Griffin, US
Adam D. Griffin, Newcastle, OK US
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20110012333 | System and device for mechanically extending and retracting landing gear of a semitrailer or chassis - The herein described system is used for mechanically extending and retracting a semi trailer's/chassis landing gear to support, raise or lower the trailer or chassis. Such system utilizes the existing apparatus minus the manual “crank” currently attached to the shaft which, in turn, is attached to the gear reduction box assembly. The manual crank is replaced with an “adapter” on the outboard shaft. This adapter is then attached as needed to a pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrically powered device to turn the shaft thereby mechanically moving the landing/leveling legs into the desired position. The pneumatic device is powered by a connection inherent to the system attached to the semi trailer or tractor's air brake line. The hydraulic device may be powered by an external hydraulic system. The electrical device may be DC battery powered or attached to an inverter in/or on the tractor. | 01-20-2011 |
Bill Griffin, Columbia, PA US
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20090272372 | Kitchen Hood Assembly with a Combination Cleaning and Fire Suppression System - A kitchen hood assembly includes a combination hood cleaning and fire suppression system. The hood assembly includes a hood structure and a riser connected thereto. An exhaust blower forces an exhaust stream of air into the hood and through the riser. A combination hood cleaning and fire suppression system is incorporated into the hood structure. The combination hood cleaning and fire suppression system includes an elongated spray bar that is connected to a water source and includes a surfactant injector that injects a surfactant into the water being directed to the spray bar. In one mode of operation, the spray bar is effective to clean the hood assembly. In another mode of operation, when a fire is sensed in or in the vicinity of the hood, the same spray bar is utilized to inject an aqueous liquid into the hood to suppress the fire. | 11-05-2009 |
Bobby Griffin, Golden Valley, MN US
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20110125211 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR GASTROINTESTINAL STIMULATION - Methods and devices for gastrointestinal stimulation are disclosed. In one embodiment, disclosed is an electrical stimulator device that includes a circuit board and a battery contained within a base housing; a conduction element; and at least one electrode. In some embodiments, the stimulator base housing can be directly attached to a wall of a body lumen. In other embodiments, the stimulator base housing can be attached to a cuff or a sleeve device. In still other embodiments, one or more elements of the system are free-floating within the GI tract. The devices can be delivered endoscopically, and in some embodiments toposcopically. | 05-26-2011 |
Bonita D. Griffin, Simpsonville, SC US
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20080244805 | Apparel with Built-in Undergarment - An article of apparel includes an outer garment which is provided with built-in inner garment. The inner garment, which serves as a foundation garment, may be made of SPANDEX material. The inner garment is secured to the inside of the outer garment at the waist. | 10-09-2008 |
Brian Griffin, Albuquerque, NM US
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20110019558 | DISTRIBUTED LATENCY MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ANALYSIS - Apparatus and methods are provided for generating real-time measured latency data. A message is generated with a time stamp. The time stamp indicates a time the message was sent. The time the message was sent is determined based on a reference-clock source, such as a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite. A time that the message was received is determined using the reference-clock source. The real-time measured latency data is determined based on the time stamp and the time the message was received. If user data is present in the message, the user data is determined by removing the time stamp from the message. The time stamp and the time the message was received may be generated using a latency-measuring device that is configured to communicate with the reference-clock source. The latency-measuring device may be aboard an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). | 01-27-2011 |
Brian Griffin, Boise, ID US
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20080318419 | CHARGE DISSIPATION OF CAVITIES - Structures and methods for the dissipation of charge build-up during the formation of cavities in semiconductor substrates. | 12-25-2008 |
Bruce M. Griffin, St. Louis, MO US
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20090311534 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING AN ORGANIC FINISH ADHESION TO ALUMINUM COMPONENTS - A surface treatment method for aluminum parts to improve adhesion of organic finishes to be applied to the aluminum parts is described. The method includes cleaning the aluminum part, deoxidizing the aluminum part, applying a conversion coating to the part, and rinsing the part in hot de-ionized water. | 12-17-2009 |
Byron Griffin, Beaverton, OR US
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20090288124 | SMART CAROUSEL - A data carousel exists as an out-of-band carousel (OOBC), and accessed as a hidden background service from the channel map, and that discriminates against metadata that is never (or is rarely) accessed, and that is acquired in the background, filling a cache even when the subscriber is not accessing Video on Demand. | 11-19-2009 |
20120291077 | SMART CAROUSEL - “A video server determines a frequency at which various content titles are accessed, and forms and communicates to downstream client devices a first data carousel of metadata about at least some of the various content titles, the metadata about a particular content title included in the data carousel or not according to how frequently the particular content title is accessed. The video server forms and communicates to downstream edge server devices a second data carousel comprising metadata about at least some of the various content titles, the second carousel updated more frequently than the first data carousel.” | 11-15-2012 |
Christopher Griffin, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090011667 | SPORTSBOARD STRUCTURES - A sports board that includes an elongate, water impervious, thermoplastic foam core having an upper surface and an under surface; an upper layer covering at least a portion of the upper surface; and an under layer covering at least a portion of the under surface. The foam core is made of a foamed material having a water absorption (measured according to ASTM C-272) of less than 2 volume percent. | 01-08-2009 |
20130149922 | SPORTSBOARD STRUCTURES - A sports board that includes an elongate, water impervious, thermoplastic foam core having an upper surface and an under surface; an upper layer covering at least a portion of the upper surface; and an under layer covering at least a portion of the under surface. The foam core is made of a foamed material having a water absorption (measured according to ASTM C-272) of less than 2 volume percent. | 06-13-2013 |
Christopher Griffin, Wilton, NH US
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20090169090 | TARGETED EDGE DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CYTOLOGICAL IMAGE PROCESSING APPLICATIONS - Edges in cytological image data are identified by obtaining a digital image of a specimen and computing a gradient image from the obtained digital image. A scaling function is applied to the grayscale image to identify regions of interest (e.g., edges of cell nuclei) in the digital image. Edges of the regions of interest are then identified based on the product of the computed gradient image and the scaling image. The scaling function may be applied to each image frame and one or more scaling thresholds are established for each frame to selectively pass, suppress, or scale pixels based on their measured intensity values. The scaled image resulting from application of the scaling function is multiplied with the gradient image to produce a targeted gradient image that identifies the edges of the region of interest. The targeted gradient image isolates edges corresponding to particular cellular structures, while rejecting other edges within the image. | 07-02-2009 |
Christopher Paul Griffin, Groton, CT US
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20080250719 | Locking System for Windows and Doors - A lock system for casement windows is disclosed which includes a tie bar slidably secured to the flame. The tie bat is secured to a lock handle that is also secured to the flame. The tie bat eliminates the need for rollers riveted to the tie bar by having a first bent section disposed between straight sections and a second bent section disposed between straight sections. All of the straight sections are linearly aligned with one another and at least some of the straight sections of the tie bar are slidably mounted to the flame using conventional guides. The lock system also includes first and second strikers mounted to the sash. The first striker comprising a first ramp that receives a first bent section and the second striker comprising a second ramp that receives a second bent section when the tie bat is slidably moved towards the first and second strikers as the tie bar is moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. Movement of the first and second bent sections along the first and second ramps respectively as the tie bar moves towards the locked position results in the sash and frame being pulled together. A third bent section may be included towards the middle of the tie bar and used to couple the tie bar to the lock handle or actuator. | 10-16-2008 |
Clyde R. Griffin, Mapleton, UT US
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20100082962 | Flash memory device for booting a computing device including embedded general purpose operating system - Methods and apparatus involve booting a computing device from a flash device. The flash device has memory partitions, including a read-only and a read/write partition. The read-only includes an operating system for use by the computing device and defines an initial system state. The read/write is configured to store a delta from the initial system state. Upon booting the computing device subsequent to an initial boot, the delta and the initial system state together define the whole system state. In other features, a write engine from the read-only partition tracks changes to the initial system state and writes some, but not all of the changes back to the read/write partition thereby minimizing a number of writes to the flash memory. In this manner, the speed of the flash memory can be used to quickly boot/reboot a computing device, while avoiding the wear limits associated with writing to flash devices. | 04-01-2010 |
Daniel J. Griffin, Enfield, CT US
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20090148295 | Gas Turbine Engine Systems Involving Rotor Bayonet Coverplates and Tools for Installing Such Coverplates - Gas turbine engine systems involving rotor bayonet coverplates and tools for installing such coverplates are provided. In this regard, a representative turbine assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: a turbine disk operative to mount a set of turbine blades; and a coverplate having an annular main body portion and a spaced annular arrangement of tabs extending radially inwardly from the main body portion with open-ended gaps being located between the tabs, the tabs being operative to secure an inner diameter of the coverplate to the turbine disk. | 06-11-2009 |
20100239419 | SLIDABLE COVER FOR CASING ACCESS PORT - A closure device for a casing having at least one access opening wherein the closure device includes a cover member movably disposed within an interior chamber of the casing so as to be slidably displaceable along or in the direction of a casing central axis between an open and a closed position, the cover member being spaced at least partially axially from the access opening in the open position so as to permit access to the interior chamber and generally extending across and substantially obstructing the at least one access opening in the closed position. | 09-23-2010 |
20120106883 | BEARING ASSEMBLY SUPPORT AND ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A bearing assembly support and adjustment system includes an annular support device and an annular adjustment sleeve. The annular support device has a support device outer circumferential surface located about a first axis and a support device inner circumferential surface located about a second axis spaced apart from the first axis. The annular adjustment sleeve has an adjustment sleeve outer circumferential surface located about a third axis and an adjustment sleeve inner circumferential surface located about a fourth axis spaced apart from the third axis. The annular adjustment sleeve is coupled to the annular support device with the adjustment sleeve outer circumferential surface located immediately adjacent the support device inner circumferential surface. | 05-03-2012 |
20120311835 | GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS INVOLVING ROTOR BAYONET COVERPLATES AND TOOLS FOR INSTALLING SUCH COVERPLATES - Gas turbine engine systems involving rotor bayonet coverplates and tools for installing such coverplates are provided. In this regard, a representative turbine assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: a turbine disk operative to mount a set of turbine blades; and a coverplate having an annular main body portion and a spaced annular arrangement of tabs extending radially inwardly from the main body portion with open-ended gaps being located between the tabs, the tabs being operative to secure an inner diameter of the coverplate to the turbine disk. | 12-13-2012 |
20150016988 | SEAL FOR A HIGH-PRESSURE TURBOMACHINE - An annular seal is provided for use in a turbomachine. The annular seal may form a generally rectangular cross-section and may include an outer radial surface forming an outer sealing surface and defining at least one annular groove and a plurality of slots spaced circumferentially about the outer radial surface. Each slot may have an end terminating in the at least one annular groove. The annular seal may also include a first axial sidewall forming a sidewall sealing surface and a recessed portion and a second axial sidewall opposing the first axial sidewall. At least one annular groove and the plurality of slots may be configured to maintain a low pressure environment across at least a portion of the outer radial surface. The second axial sidewall, the recessed portion, and the inner radial surface may be configured to maintain a high pressure environment there across during operation of the turbomachine. | 01-15-2015 |
Daniel W. Griffin, Hollis, NH US
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20090192799 | Breathing Apparatus Speech Enhancement - Speech enhancement in a breathing apparatus is provided using a primary sensor mounted near a breathing mask user's mouth, at least one reference sensor mounted near a noise source, and a processor that combines the signals from these sensors to produce an output signal with an enhanced speech component. The reference sensor signal may be filtered and the result may be subtracted from the primary sensor signal to produce the output signal with an enhanced speech component. A method for detecting the exclusive presence of a low air alarm noise may be used to determine when to update the filter. A triple filter adaptive noise cancellation method may provide improved performance through reduction of filter maladaptation. The speech enhancement techniques may be employed as part of a communication system or a speech recognition system. | 07-30-2009 |
20120089391 | ESTIMATION OF SPEECH MODEL PARAMETERS - Methods for estimating speech model parameters are disclosed. For pulsed parameter estimation, a speech signal is divided into multiple frequency bands or channels using bandpass filters. Channel processing reduces sensitivity to pole magnitudes and frequencies and reduces impulse response time duration to improve pulse location and strength estimation performance. These methods are useful for high quality speech coding and reproduction at various bit rates for applications such as satellite and cellular voice communication. | 04-12-2012 |
David Griffin, Belair, MD US
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20100285159 | COMBINATION OF UNSAPONIFIABLE LIPIDS COMBINED WITH POLYPHENOLS AND/OR CATECHINS FOR THE PROTECTION, TREATMENT AND REPAIR OF CARTILAGE IN JOINTS OF HUMANS AND ANIMALS - The present invention relates to a composition and a kit for the protection, treatment and repair of cartilage in humans and animal joints. The composition or kit contains a combination of unsaponifiable lipids together with one or more of polyphenols and/or catechins. Preferably, the composition or kit contains avocado:soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and green tea. | 11-11-2010 |
20110212914 | STABILIZED PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE (PPS) FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF ANALYZING THEM - Various pentosan polysulfate (PPS) formulations useful for treatment of osteoarthritis, interstitial cystitis, and other conditions of mammals are provided. These formulations showed improved resistance to degradation and discoloration and improved stability at physiological pH, even after sterilization. Capillary electrophoresis analysis of these formulations indicates that various formulations remain stable under conditions that caused degradation of PPS in prior art PPS formulations. | 09-01-2011 |
David Griffin, Harvest, AL US
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20100320187 | Heat Sink and Thermal Plate Apparatus for Electronic Components - An apparatus for dissipating heat from and providing heat to electronic components includes a thermally conductive member having a surface configured to thermally couple with electronic components of an adjacent processing module, and a heating member embedded in the thermally conductive member. | 12-23-2010 |
David C. Griffin, Florence, SC US
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20110042357 | PLASMA TORCH WITH ELECTRODE WEAR DETECTION SYSTEM - A plasma arc torch is provided that includes a wear stop designed to detect wear of an electrode and prevent the use of the electrode once the electrode has experienced a certain amount of wear. Either the electrode or the nozzle is movable with respect to the main torch body, and the movable component defines a projection. The wear stop is positioned a predetermined distance from a nozzle of the torch, such that prior to experiencing an excessive amount of wear, the electrode is able to contact the nozzle and initiate a pilot arc for starting a torch operation. Once the length of the electrode becomes shorter than a predetermined length due to wear, the projection of the electrode engages the wear stop, and the wear stop prevents the electrode from contacting the nozzle. In this way, an electrode that is excessively worn cannot be used in subsequent torch operations. | 02-24-2011 |
20120031881 | Blow-Back Plasma Arc Torch With Shield Fluid-Cooled Electrode - A blow-back plasma arc torch employs a plasma gas and a separately supplied secondary fluid. The secondary fluid serves to internally cool an electrode of the torch and to shield the plasma gas and arc emanating from the primary nozzle of the torch. The secondary fluid can be a gas or liquid water. Secondary fluid or plasma gas is used to actuate a piston to which the electrode is connected so as to move the electrode from a starting position to an operating position. The secondary fluid is supplied to the torch at a greater mass flow rate than the plasma gas. | 02-09-2012 |
20120031882 | System and Method for Supplying Fluids to a Plasma Arc Torch - A system for supplying fluids to a plasma arc torch includes a single-gas power supply for regulating supply of electrical power to the plasma arc torch and for regulating supply of a first fluid to the plasma arc torch, a flow regulator for regulating supply of a second fluid to the plasma arc torch, and a first pressure-actuated valve disposed between the flow regulator and the plasma arc torch. The pressure-actuated valve shuts off supply of the second fluid to the torch when the first pressure-actuated valve is closed and allows the second fluid to be supplied to the torch when the first pressure-actuated valve is open. The first pressure-actuated valve is structured and arranged to be opened by pressure of the first fluid being supplied to the torch and to be closed when the first fluid is not being supplied to the torch. The system can also include a second pressure-actuated valve in the supply line for the first fluid, which is opened by pressure of the second fluid being supplied to the torch. | 02-09-2012 |
20120138584 | ELECTRODE FOR PLASMA TORCH WITH NOVEL ASSEMBLY METHOD AND ENHANCED HEAT TRANSFER - Embodiments of the present invention are related to an electrode for a plasma arc torch, the electrode comprising a generally tubular outer wall, an end wall, and a protrusion. The end wall is joined to a distal end of the outer wall and supports an emissive element in a generally central region. The protrusion extends from the generally central region of the end wall and is configured to connect with an electrode holder by a releasable connection, wherein the protrusion is configured such that at least one coolant passage forms between the protrusion and the electrode holder when the electrode is connected with the electrode holder. In some embodiments, the releasable connection comprises a threaded connection, wherein the protrusion is threaded to releasably connect to a threaded coolant tube of the electrode holder. In other embodiments, at least one coolant passage is defined by the threaded connection. | 06-07-2012 |
20120292296 | PLASMA TORCH WITH ELECTRODE WEAR DETECTION SYSTEM - A plasma arc torch is provided that includes a wear stop designed to detect wear of an electrode and prevent the use of the electrode once the electrode has experienced a certain amount of wear. Either the electrode or the nozzle is movable with respect to the main torch body, and the movable component defines a projection. The wear stop is positioned a predetermined distance from a nozzle of the torch, such that prior to experiencing an excessive amount of wear, the electrode is able to contact the nozzle and initiate a pilot arc for starting a torch operation. Once the length of the electrode becomes shorter than a predetermined length due to wear, the projection of the electrode engages the wear stop, and the wear stop prevents the electrode from contacting the nozzle. In this way, an electrode that is excessively worn cannot be used in subsequent torch operations. | 11-22-2012 |
20130062322 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING FLUIDS TO A PLASMA ARC TORCH - A system for supplying fluids to a plasma arc torch includes a single-gas power supply for regulating electrical power to the torch and for regulating supply of a first fluid to the torch, a flow regulator for regulating supply of a second fluid to the torch, and a first pressure-actuated valve disposed between the flow regulator and the torch. The valve shuts off supply of the second fluid to the torch when the first valve is closed and allows the second fluid to be supplied when the first valve is open. The first valve is opened by pressure of the first fluid supplied to the torch and closed when the first fluid is not supplied to the torch. A second pressure-actuated valve may be provided in the supply line for the first fluid, which is opened by pressure of the second fluid being supplied to the torch. | 03-14-2013 |
20140103017 | ELECTRODE FOR PLASMA TORCH WITH NOVEL ASSEMBLY METHOD AND ENHANCED HEAT TRANSFER - Embodiments of the present invention are related to an electrode for a plasma arc torch, the electrode comprising a generally tubular outer wall, an end wall, and a protrusion. The end wall is joined to a distal end of the outer wall and supports an emissive element in a generally central region. The protrusion extends from the generally central region of the end wall and is configured to connect with an electrode holder by a releasable connection, wherein the protrusion is configured such that at least one coolant passage forms between the protrusion and the electrode holder when the electrode is connected with the electrode holder. In some embodiments, the releasable connection comprises a threaded connection, wherein the protrusion is threaded to releasably connect to a threaded coolant tube of the electrode holder. In other embodiments, at least one coolant passage is defined by the threaded connection. | 04-17-2014 |
David L. Griffin, O'Fallon, MO US
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20080277503 | Flow limiting bottle cap - The flow limiting bottle cap secures to a container having a threaded neck and allows a user to select an open or a closed position without removing the cap from a container. Additionally fluid from within a container, when poured, forms multiple separate streams but not a large gusher. The cap provides a pattern of holes for passing of fluid. The cap opens by raising an upper portion and closes by lowering the upper portion or by rotating the upper portion to expose the holes and closing by rotating oppositely to block the holes. Knurling upon the perimeter of the upper portion aids the user. An internal seal also excludes atmospheric communication to reduce spoilage of fluids within a container. | 11-13-2008 |
20110215066 | FLOW LIMITING BOTTLE CAP - The flow limiting bottle cap secures to a container having a threaded neck and allows a user to select an open or a closed position without removing the cap from a container. Additionally fluid from within a container, when poured, forms multiple separate streams in laminar flow. The cap provides a pattern of conically shaped holes for passing of fluid. Each hole has edge conditions for adjusting the flow relative to pouring. The cap opens by raising an upper portion and closes by lowering the upper portion or by rotating the upper portion to expose the holes and closing by rotating oppositely to block the holes. Knurling upon the perimeter of the upper portion aids the user. An internal seal also excludes atmospheric communication to reduce spoilage of fluids within a container. | 09-08-2011 |
Diane E. Griffin, Baltimore, MD US
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20090004203 | METHODS OF TREATING MEASLES INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN MAMMALS - The invention provides for a measles vaccine utilizing a human codon-optimized polynucleotide encoding a measles virus polypeptide, such as HA or F protein. Optionally, the vaccine is administered with an adjuvant and is especially useful for immunizing an infant mammal. | 01-01-2009 |
20120039935 | METHODS OF TREATING MEASLES INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN MAMMALS - The invention provides for a measles vaccine utilizing a human codon-optimized polynucleotide encoding a measles virus polypeptide, such as HA or F protein. Optionally, the vaccine is administered with an adjuvant and is especially useful for immunizing an infant mammal. | 02-16-2012 |
Doug Griffin US
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20100079466 | ASYNCHRONOUS STREAMING OF DATA FOR VALIDATION - The present invention relates to computer capture of object motion. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to capturing of facial movement or performance of an actor. Embodiments of the present invention provide a head-mounted camera system that allows the movements of an actor's face to be captured separately from, but simultaneously with, the movements of the actor's body. In some embodiments of the present invention, a method of motion capture of an actor's performance is provided. A self-contained system is provided for recording the data, which is free of tethers or other hard-wiring, is remotely operated by a motion-capture team, without any intervention by the actor wearing the device. Embodiments of the present invention also provide a method of validating that usable data is being acquired and recorded by the remote system. | 04-01-2010 |
20100079583 | ACTOR-MOUNTED MOTION CAPTURE CAMERA - The present invention relates to computer capture of object motion. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to capturing of facial movement or performance of an actor. Embodiments of the present invention provide a head-mounted camera system that allows the movements of an actor's face to be captured separately from, but simultaneously with, the movements of the actor's body. In many embodiments, multiple cameras are provided mounted on a bracket for placement on the head of an actor. In some embodiments, the cameras record grayscale images of an actor's face, which has been marked with dots of makeup. In many embodiments, the cameras record images of an actor's face from at least two angles. | 04-01-2010 |
Elizabeth R. Griffin, Newark, DE US
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20090054584 | Product comprising ionomer and plasticizer - A product comprises or is produced from a substrate and optionally a thermal insulation wherein the substrate comprises or is produced from polyvinyl chloride and a liquid plasticizer; the substrate, the insulation material, or both is coated, laminated, coextruded, or applied with a barrier layer comprising an ionomer; and the substrate is in close proximity to the insulation material. Also disclosed is a process that can be used to prevent liquid plasticizer from migrating out of polyvinyl chloride product wherein the product is optionally in close proximity to a thermal insulation; the process comprises coating, laminating, coextruding, or applying a barrier layer disclosed above onto the surface, or a portion thereof, of the product or onto the insulation. | 02-26-2009 |
20100129576 | LAMINAR ARTICLES WITH GOOD HYDROCARBON BARRIER - Disclosed is a laminar shaped article comprising a heterogeneous blend of (a) a composition comprising a vinyl halide or vinylidene halide polymer and optionally an ethylene copolymer containing carboxyl and/or carbon monoxide moieties, and (b) a polyolefin functionalized with a comonomer selected from the group consisting of maleic anhydride, maleic acid diesters, maleic acid monoesters, itaconic anhydride, itaconic acid diesters, itaconic acid monoesters, fumaric acid diesters, fumaric acid monoesters, or combinations thereof as a compatibilizer; and (c) a polyamide wherein the polyamide is present in the vinyl halide or vinylidene halide polymer as a multitude of overlapping layers. | 05-27-2010 |
Gregg E. Griffin, Surprise, AZ US
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20080255886 | System and Method of Confirming a Transaction Between Parties - A service confirmation system records a disclosure of a transaction between first and second parties. The disclosure is confirmed for accuracy and sufficiency and then stored in a computer system. The confirmation can be retrieved to review the disclosure of the transaction. The confirmation is made by a third party to the transaction and includes voice as well as video data. The voice data can be analyzed for accuracy. The disclosure includes elements of suitability of the transaction for benefit of the second party. The disclosure covers areas such as start date, cost, fees, benefits, cancellation, and other topics material to the transaction. The elements of suitability involve income, financial obligations, assets, health, family, insurance coverage, and personal goals. The recording reveals subjective confirmation factors such as sufficiency of disclosure, suitability assessment criteria, basis for purchase decision, demeanor of the parties, environment, representations, tone, party actions, and purchase reasoning. | 10-16-2008 |
Jack Griffin, West Linn, OR US
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20100287571 | DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAMMING, AND DEBUGGING ENVIRONMENT - A method includes receiving hardware description code that generically describes circuitry, and translating the hardware description code into one or more configuration files specific to a programmable system. The method further includes generating program code for a microcontroller of the programmable system based, at least in part, on the hardware description code, and configuring the programmable system to implement the circuitry according to the configuration files and the program code. | 11-11-2010 |
20120005693 | Development, Programming, and Debugging Environment - A method includes receiving hardware description code that generically describes circuitry, and translating the hardware description code into one or more configuration files specific to a programmable system. The method further includes generating program code for a microcontroller of the programmable system based, at least in part, on the hardware description code, and configuring the programmable system to implement the circuitry according to the configuration files and the program code. | 01-05-2012 |
20130125089 | DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAMMING, AND DEBUGGING ENVIRONMENT - A system interface of a processing system receives an indication to initiate configuration of a programmable system. A processing device coupled to the system interface and associated with an integrated development environment, responsive to the indication, translates a hardware description code into one or more configuration files specific to the programmable system, the hardware description code to describe circuitry in the programmable system. The processing device further generates program code for a microcontroller of the programmable system based, at least in part, on the hardware description code, and configures the programmable system to implement the circuitry according to the configuration files and the program code. In addition, the processing device debugs the programmable system as configured by the configuration files and the program code. | 05-16-2013 |
20140095120 | DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAMMING, AND DEBUGGING ENVIRONMENT - A method includes providing a design interface to design a device schematic for a programmable device and receiving a placement of graphical objects in the device schematic, wherein the graphical objects represent components that are both internal and external to the programmable device being configured. The method further includes assigning the graphical objects into one of an internal domain and an external domain and displaying, by the processing device, the graphical objects from both the internal domain and the external domain in a single view of the design interface. | 04-03-2014 |
20140245263 | DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAMMING, AND DEBUGGING ENVIRONMENT - A method includes receiving hardware description code that generically describes circuitry, and translating the hardware description code into one or more configuration files specific to a programmable system. The method further includes generating program code for a microcontroller of the programmable system based, at least in part, on the hardware description code, and configuring the programmable system to implement the circuitry according to the configuration files and the program code. | 08-28-2014 |
James J. Griffin, Dayton, OH US
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20090249714 | Precast concrete modular stairwell tower - A multi-story building is constructed by first erecting at least one modular stairwell tower on a concrete base pad. The tower includes a number of horizontally alternating precast concrete modular stairwell units arranged in a stack and corresponding to twice the number of floors in the building. Each stairwell unit includes a precast reinforced concrete tower section having opposite side walls and opposite end walls defining an open top and an open bottom and a height generally equal to one half the vertical distance between two adjacent floors. An inclined stairway and a horizontal landing platform are formed within each tower section and are rigidly connected to the walls. Anchor members are embedded in the base pad and in upper and lower portions of the walls of each tower section, and adjacent anchor members are connected by weld plates. Each stairwell unit has a handrail supported by the corresponding stairway. | 10-08-2009 |
Janis Griffin US
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20100254526 | LOCAL ROUTING MANAGEMENT IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - An embodiment of a method includes generating one or more route plans, each route plan being associated with a service plan, and provisioning the one or more route plans on a core routing engine accessible by a softswitch for routing calls according to the one or more route plans. The one or more route plans may include an on-net route plan and an off-net route plan. An embodiment of a system includes a local route manager (LRM) configured to generate one or more route plans associated with one or more respective service levels that customers can subscribe to. The system may further include an inventory of trunk groups containing a plurality of trunk group identifiers (IDs), wherein trunk group IDs are marked as either on-net or off-net. | 10-07-2010 |
Jason T. Griffin US
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20090167687 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ROLLER BALL INPUT - An improved handheld electronic device includes an input apparatus, an output apparatus, and a processor apparatus. The input apparatus includes a reduced keyboard and a roller ball input. The roller ball input includes a movable portion that is substantially continuously rotatable with respect to a housing of the device and is rotatable about more than one axis to provide input. The processor apparatus includes a disambiguation routine that can output various proposed interpretations of inputs from the reduced keyboard. The roller ball input advantageously provides various inputs to the handheld electronic device without requiring significant user attention, which enables a user to direct a greater amount of attention to the output from the disambiguation routine and to other aspects of the device. The roller ball input potentially can be configured to additionally be translatable to provide an input, and additionally and/or alternatively the roller ball input can provide a tactile or other feedback to a user. | 07-02-2009 |
Jed D. Griffin, Forest Grove, OR US
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20080304546 | SYSTEM TO CALIBRATE ON-DIE TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A system may include biasing of diodes of a temperature sensor disposed in an integrated circuit die using a current from an off-die current source, generation of a voltage based on the current and a temperature of the integrated circuit die, and determination of a first temperature based on the voltage. Such a system may further include amplification of the voltage using an oscillator and a chopper stabilizer, determination of a first amplified voltage associated with a first state of the oscillator and a second amplified voltage associated with a second state of the oscillator, and determination of a third voltage based on the first amplified voltage and the second amplified voltage, wherein determination of the first temperature based on the voltage comprises determination of the first temperature based on the third voltage. | 12-11-2008 |
20100226419 | RECEIVERS FOR CYCLE ENCODED SIGNALS - Some embodiments include a transmitter having a cycle encoding circuit to receive a data input signal and to provide a full cycle encoded signal in response thereto by continuously joining portions of different encoding signals. Some of the encoding signals have a different frequency than others of the encoding signals and some of the encoding signals have a different phase than others of the encoding signals. Data is represented in data time segments of the full cycle encoded signal and no data time segment has more than one cycle of an encoding signal. In some embodiments, a receiver receives the cycle encoded signal and recovers data of the data input signal. | 09-09-2010 |
John Griffin, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100170056 | MOP BUCKET - A mop bucket assembly is disclosed which allows for moving a bucket from one position to another while reducing spillage from the bucket by using an integrated lid to keep liquid from splashing out of the bucket. The disclosed mop bucket assembly also discloses a mop bucket assembly having a caution or warning sign formed integral with the mop bucket assembly that can be deployed when mopping is in progress. | 07-08-2010 |
20130007979 | Portable Combined Toolbox and Vacuum Cleaner - Mating connectors enable a vacuum cleaner section to be releasably attached to a toolbox section. The connectors include a downward-facing tongue that fits in a corresponding horizontal slot. The tongue has a vertical slot that corresponds with a vertical flange adjacent the slot. An interacting tab and slot prevent the vacuum cleaner section from being removed from the toolbox section when a closeable top on the toolbox section is closed. The two sections attach in a position in which upright side walls on the vacuum cleaner section align with the upright sides on the toolbox section, and an extended horizontal work surface is formed by portions of the hinged top on the toolbox section and the vacuum cleaner section. A handle on the vacuum cleaner section can form part of the horizontal work surface, which has parallel lateral grooves with co-linear segments on opposite sides of a recessed channel. A wheeled version has a handle hinged to a mount and a pocket that encircles and supports the vacuum cleaner section. Another version has a handle that retracts into the recessed channel and is arranged to support the top against the ground when the top is fully open. | 01-10-2013 |
John L. Griffin, Arlington, VA US
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20090235324 | METHOD FOR DISCOVERING A SECURITY POLICY - Techniques for mapping at least one physical system and at least one virtual system into at least two separate execution environments are provided. The techniques include discovering an implicitly enforced security policy in an environment comprising at least one physical system and at least one virtual system, using the discovered policy to create an enforceable isolation policy, and using the isolation policy to map the at least one physical system and at least one virtual system into at least two separate execution environments. Techniques are also provided for generating a database of one or more isolation policies. | 09-17-2009 |
Joseph D. Griffin, Lake Oswego, OR US
Josh Griffin, Kissimmee, FL US
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20090006220 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DATABASE STRUCTURE - The invention provides a method for configuring a database system to store information regarding a plurality of items, the method comprising: establishing a database on a computer system; establishing within the database a first object corresponding to a first item of the plurality of items; generating within the first object at least one field; associating a field identifier with each the field; and storing at least a portion of the information within each the field; the database system configured to store information regarding a plurality of items, each item in the plurality of items having at least one item attribute, the database system comprising a computer having memory, a database stored in said memory, a first object in said database corresponding to one item of the plurality of items, said first object corresponding to the first item, at least one field in said first object, a field identifier associated with each said field, and information regarding said first item stored in said first object. | 01-01-2009 |
20110125593 | ONLINE MARKETING PAYMENT MONITORING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of collecting and correlating information about user interactions with a plurality of websites including adding a first cookie from a first website, the first cookie recording information concerning interactions of a user with the first website; adding a second cookie from a second website, the second cookie recording information concerning interactions of the user with the second website; initiating a tracking pixel on a third website; capturing information from the first and second cookie; and determining a first contribution of the first website and a second contribution of the second website to interests in the third website. | 05-26-2011 |
Justin Jay Griffin, Scarborough, ME US
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20100008824 | Retaining clip for reagent test slides - A retaining clip for retaining reagent test slides in a stacked arrangement is formed as a unitary member and has first, second and third plates, each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the first plate pivots towards the inner surface of the second plate, and the inner surface of the third plate also pivots such that the inner surfaces of the first and third plates at least partially face each other upon pivoting. The inner surfaces of the first and third plates are separated by a distance to accommodate the reagent test slides in a stacked arrangement. Alternatively, the third and second plates can be fixed rigidly to each other with only the first plate pivoting to at least partially face the third plate upon pivoting. | 01-14-2010 |
20100254854 | CHEMICAL ANALYZER - A chemical analyzer includes a slide transport mechanism having a slide track adapted to hold a plurality of reagent test slides, a sample metering device, an incubator formed as a part of the slide transport mechanism to precisely maintain the temperature of the reagent test slides, a slide ejector mechanism to remove the slides from the slide transport mechanism, a sample preparation station, which includes a centrifuge, and associated electronics and software. The slide transport mechanism holds a plurality of trapezoidally-shaped reagent test slides about its circumference, which slides are loaded onto the transport mechanism by the slide inserter mechanism. The slide transport mechanism positions the reagent test slides under the sample metering device, which device deposits a predetermined volume of sample onto each slide. The slide transport mechanism also carries the slides above a reflectometer. After testing has been completed, the slide ejector mechanism automatically removes the reagent test slides from the slide transport mechanism. | 10-07-2010 |
Katherine Ann Griffin, Cranbury, NJ US
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20110147442 | PACKAGE FOR FOOD PRODCUTS - This invention provides a package for dry food products. Generally, this invention comprises an outer rectangular prismatic carton having a chamfered panel extending from the top panel to a side panel. There is an inner liner inside the carton, and a hinged top lid attached to the chamfered panel. The inner liner is attached to the carton or the lid. The lid is attached to the carton so it will not be lost and can be easily closed. Unlike a conventional cereal box top, it will be obvious if the flip top remains open. This invention will reduce the amount of spillage and stale cereal. | 06-23-2011 |
Kerry Griffin, Wadsworth, OH US
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20090136343 | Torque converter with weld contamination control ring - A torque converter including an input housing having an axial surface and a pump shell having an axial surface. The input housing and the pump shell being welded together and the pump shell or the input housing having a groove facing the other of the pump shell or output housing. The torque converter also including a ring located in the groove and contacting the other of the pump shell or input housing. | 05-28-2009 |
20140190301 | POWER TAKE OFF GEAR WITH A HYDRAULIC IMPACT DAMPER - A power take off (PTO) gear including: an input flange including an outwardly extending protrusion; a ring gear; and a piston including an inwardly extending protrusion and a circumferential end. The PTO gear includes first and second cover plates fixedly secured to the ring gear; at least one elastic element engaged with the flange and the first and second cover plates; and a chamber bounded by the circumferential end of the piston and material forming the ring gear and sealed in first and second axial directions by the first and second cover plates, respectively. For first torque applied to the flange, the flange is arranged to rotate with respect to the ring gear such that: the inwardly and outwardly extending protrusions contacts; the flange displaces the circumferentially curved piston; and the circumferential end of the curved piston displaces fluid disposed in the chamber to dampen motion of the flange. | 07-10-2014 |
Kirk J. Griffin, Columbia, MD US
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20080240001 | Time division duplex wireless network and associated method using modulation groups - A transceiver for use in a wireless access network comprising a plurality of base stations, each of the plurality of base stations capable of bidirectional time division duplex (TDD) communication with wireless access devices disposed at a plurality of subscriber premises in a corresponding cell site of the wireless access network. The transceiver is associated with a first base station and comprises transmit path circuitry associated with a beam forming network for transmitting directed scanning beam signals in a sector of a cell site of the first base station. The transmit path circuitry transmits at a start of a TDD frame a broadcast beam signal comprising a start of frame field and subsequently transmits downlink data traffic in a downlink portion of the TDD frame to at least one of the wireless access devices using at least one directed scanning beam. | 10-02-2008 |
20080279123 | Time division duplex wireless network and associated method using connection modulation groups - A wireless network is provided that includes a base station and subscriber stations that communicate with the base station using radio frequency (RF) time division duplex (TDD) signaling. The base station may establish medium access control (MAC) connections with each station. The base station monitors communications with the stations and, in accordance, assigns stations or MAC connections to modulation groups. The base station transmits signals on MAC connections or to stations in a modulation group in adjacent TDD slots within a TDD frame. The base station may receive access requests from the stations, evaluate traffic requirements for the stations, and determine a longest downlink portion for the stations. The base station then allocates downlink and uplink portions of a TDD frame according to the length of the longest downlink portion. | 11-13-2008 |
20120188901 | Time division duplex wireless network and associated method using connection modulation groups - A wireless network is provided that includes a base station and subscriber stations that communicate with the base station using radio frequency (RF) time division duplex (TDD) signaling. The base station may establish medium access control (MAC) connections with each station. The base station monitors communications with the stations and, in accordance, assigns stations or MAC connections to modulation groups. The base station transmits signals on MAC connections or to stations in a modulation group in adjacent TDD slots within a TDD frame. The base station may receive access requests from the stations, evaluate traffic requirements for the stations, and determine a longest downlink portion for the stations. The base station then allocates downlink and uplink portions of a TDD frame according to the length of the longest downlink portion. | 07-26-2012 |
Kirt Griffin, Guildford, CT US
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20100103582 | LIGHTING PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR GRAPHITE FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC STRUCTURES - The present disclosure provides a lightning protection system and a composite structure comprising such a lightning protection system, wherein the lightning protection system comprises a metal foil layer, a plastic layer, and a matrix material. | 04-29-2010 |
L. David Griffin, Highland, UT US
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20080272925 | Safety-Enhanced Electrical Circuit Interrupter - A circuit interrupting device is disclosed in one embodiment in accordance with the invention as including an input line to conduct electrical current from a source of electricity, a first output line to conduct electrical current to a load, and a second output line to conduct electrical current to a receptacle. A movable bridge is provided to electrically connect and disconnect the input line, first output line, and second output line, to and from one another. A circuit interrupting mechanism is provided to disconnect the input line, first output line, and second output line from one another by moving the bridge into an open position upon detection of a predetermined condition. Similarly, a reset mechanism is provided to electrically connect the input line, first output line, and second output line to one another by moving the bridge into a closed position. | 11-06-2008 |
Mark Griffin, Louisville, KY US
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20100145306 | Various Catheter Devices for Myocardial Injections or Other Uses - A catheter device comprising a proboscis shaft and a proboscis disposed within the proboscis shaft. In certain embodiments, the catheter device further comprises an elongate tubular member, wherein the proboscis shaft is disposed within the elongate tubular member. In certain embodiments, the catheter device comprises a tissue surface engagement structure, which has a first configuration and a second configuration. In the second configuration, the tissue surface engagement structure presents a larger transverse profile in comparison to the first configuration. The tissue surface engagement structure may have any of various designs, including an expandable assembly and a hinged assembly. In certain embodiments, a deformable cushion is positioned at the distal end of the proboscis shaft. The deformable cushion comprises a pocket that is filled with a reshapeable material. In certain embodiments, the proboscis shaft comprises a longitudinally compressible portion. | 06-10-2010 |
20110218393 | MEDICAL DEVICE POSITIONING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - A medical retrieval device of an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an assembly for positioning a medical device includes a sleeve having a lumen configured to accept a medical device, and a tab. The tab includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion is configured to receive the sleeve for positioning the sleeve proximate the proximal portion. The proximal portion is configured such that severing the tab along the proximal portion maintains the tab in one piece. | 09-08-2011 |
20140039511 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEART VALVE REPAIR - A device for transcatheter gathering of tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include an elongated tube extending in a longitudinal direction and a capture tool moveable in the elongated tube between a retracted position and an extended position. The elongated tube may have at least one slot extending generally in the longitudinal direction from a distal end of the elongated tube. The at least one slot may have an open end at the distal end of the elongated tube and a closed end remote therefrom. The capture tool may be operable to gather tissue of the heart valve leaflet into the at least one slot. The gathered tissue may have a pleated configuration. | 02-06-2014 |
20140128970 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEART VALVE REPAIR | 05-08-2014 |
20140243860 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEART VALVE REPAIR - An apparatus for gathering of tissue of a heart valve leaflet comprises an elongated member and a grasping assembly movable in the elongated member between a retracted position and an extended position. The grasping assembly includes an actuating arm having a proximal end and a distal end. The grasping assembly is attached to the distal end of the activating arm. The grasping assembly is operable to gather and clamp the tissue of the heart valve leaflet such that clamped tissue has a gathered configuration. | 08-28-2014 |
20140371766 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEART VALVE REPAIR | 12-18-2014 |
20140379002 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEART VALVE REPAIR - A method of gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet | 12-25-2014 |
Mark A. Griffin, Louisville, KY US
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20080306491 | SINGLE STAGE HEMOSTASIS CLIPPING DEVICE - A tissue clipping apparatus comprises a clip including a proximal end received within a capsule. The clip includes a clip locking member biased to engage a first locking structure of the capsule to lock the clip in the capsule in a closed configuration. The apparatus also comprises a tension member releasably coupling the clip to a proximal end of the device which, during use, remains accessible to a user. The tension member is coupled to the clip by a joint designed to release when subject to a predetermined load to separate the clip from the device, release of the joint releasing the locking member to engage the first locking structure. | 12-11-2008 |
20120179171 | Single Stage Hemostasis Clipping Device - A tissue clipping apparatus comprises a clip including a proximal end received within a capsule. The clip includes a clip locking member biased to engage a first locking structure of the capsule to lock the clip in the capsule in a closed configuration. The apparatus also comprises a tension member releasably coupling the clip to a proximal end of the device which, during use, remains accessible to a user. The tension member is coupled to the clip by a joint designed to release when subject to a predetermined load to separate the clip from the device, release of the joint releasing the locking member to engage the first locking structure. | 07-12-2012 |
Martin W. Griffin, Taylor Mill, KY US
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20110174825 | LIQUID STORAGE SYSTEM - A liquid storage system. The liquid storage system includes a storage tank having an upright section and a base section. A volume extends between the upright and base section. An inlet and outlet are coupled to the volume for adding and extracting fluid from the storage tank, respectively. There is at least one shelf coupled to the upright section of the storage tank. | 07-21-2011 |
Matthew D. Griffin, Rochester, MN US
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20080233565 | PKHDL1, a homolog of the autosomal recessive kidney disease gene - Nucleic acids encoding fibrocystin-L polypeptides and fibrocystin-L polypeptides are provided. Antibodies against the polypeptides, vectors and host cells containing the nucleic acids, methods for using the nucleic acids and polypeptides, and compositions and articles of manufacture also are provided. | 09-25-2008 |
Matthew Todd Griffin, Indian Land, SC US
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20090121128 | Chemical Detection System and Method Using a Prediction Methodology - The exemplary embodiments provide a method, system, and device for identifying chemical species in a sample. According to one embodiment, the method, system, and device may include introducing a sample gas into a differential ion mobility device, ionizing at least a portion of the sample gas to generate at least one ion species, filtering the at least one ion species between a pair of filter electrodes, generating a detection signal in response to the at least one ion species depositing a charge on a collector electrode, and detecting a spectral peak associated with the at least one ion species. | 05-14-2009 |
20090212207 | Chemical Detection System and Method Using a Capacitive Trans Impedance Amplifier - The exemplary embodiments provide a method, system, and device for identifying chemical species in a sample. According to one embodiment, the method, system, and device may include introducing a sample gas into a differential ion mobility device, ionizing at least a portion of the sample gas to generate at least one ion species, filtering the at least one ion species between a pair of filter electrodes, generating a detection signal in response to the at least one ion species depositing a charge on a collector electrode, and detecting a spectral peak associated with the at least one ion species. | 08-27-2009 |
20110303024 | Inlet Sampling Method and Device - An inlet apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first conduit for sampling, and a second and third conduit for directing flow throughout the inlet apparatus. Flow may be induced in two opposite directions through the second conduit, which affect the flow of gas through the first conduit for sampling. The various conduits of the apparatus may be connected to a device for inducing flow in different directions. The duration of the flow in a particular direction affects the amount of sample gas that enters a detection device. | 12-15-2011 |
20120068061 | CHEMICAL DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The exemplary embodiments provide a method, system, and device for identifying chemical species in a sample. According to one embodiment, the method, system, and device may include introducing a sample gas into a differential ion mobility device, ionizing at least a portion of the sample gas to generate at least one ion species, filtering the at least one ion species between a pair of filter electrodes, generating a detection signal in response to the at least one ion species depositing a charge on a collector electrode, and detecting a spectral peak associated with the at least one ion species. | 03-22-2012 |
20140157912 | Inlet Sampling Method and Device - An inlet apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first conduit for sampling, and a second and third conduit for directing flow throughout the inlet apparatus. Flow may be induced in two opposite directions through the second conduit, which affect the flow of gas through the first conduit for sampling. The various conduits of the apparatus may be connected to a device for inducing flow in different directions. The duration of the flow in a particular direction affects the amount of sample gas that enters a detection device. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157913 | Inlet Sampling Method and Device - An inlet apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first conduit for sampling, and a second and third conduit for directing flow throughout the inlet apparatus. Flow may be induced in two opposite directions through the second conduit, which affect the flow of gas through the first conduit for sampling. The various conduits of the apparatus may be connected to a device for inducing flow in different directions. The duration of the flow in a particular direction affects the amount of sample gas that enters a detection device. | 06-12-2014 |
Michael Griffin, Tampa, FL US
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20100050197 | OPTICAL CARD - An improved optical cards includes one or more of the following features, comparatively high density material disposed at or near the periphery of the optical card to increase the rotational moment of inertia of a card without increasing the thickness of the card, comparatively high density layers added to a side opposite of the optical read side of an optical card, scratch protection disposed on the optical read surface of the optical media but not covering the tracks containing optically encoded data, or comparatively high density scratch protection disposed on the optical read surface of the optical media but not covering the tracks containing optically encoded data, and combinations of these features. | 02-25-2010 |
Michael A. Griffin, American Fork, UT US
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20090133241 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING PART ORIENTATION DURING MANUFACTURING - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for maintaining orientation of a manufactured part during a manufacturing process. The invention includes feeding a carrier from at least one supply apparatus. The carrier includes a flexible material and the supply apparatus stores the carrier such that the carrier may be fed from the supply apparatus. The invention includes feeding the carrier into a part forming module used by a manufacturing process to form a manufactured part and forming a plurality of manufactured parts onto the carrier as the carrier is fed into the part forming module. The carrier is of sufficient length such that a plurality of manufactured parts may be formed onto the carrier in a plurality of part forming steps and each manufactured part is formed onto the carrier such that each manufactured part maintains orientation with respect to the portion of the carrier where the manufactured part is formed and each manufactured part maintains the orientation during an operation subsequent to forming the manufactured part. | 05-28-2009 |
Michael E. Griffin, Maplewood, MN US
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20110101311 | OFF-CENTER DEPOSITION OF ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR IN AN ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a method of making a thin film semiconductor device such as a transistor comprising the steps of: a) providing a substrate bearing first and second conductive zones which define a channel therebetween, where the channel does not border more than 75% of the perimeter of either conductive zone; and b) depositing a discrete aliquot of a solution comprising an organic semiconductor adjacent to or on the channel, where a majority of the solution is deposited to one side of the channel and not on the channel. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the solution is deposited entirely to one side of the channel, not on the channel, and furthermore the solution is deposited in a band having a length that is less than the channel length. The present disclosure additionally provides thin film semiconductor devices such as a transistors. | 05-05-2011 |
20130256640 | ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING THE SAME - An assembly includes a dielectric layer in contact with a semiconductor layer. The dielectric layer includes a cross-linked polymeric material having isocyanurate groups, wherein the dielectric layer is free of zirconium oxide particles. The semiconductor layer includes a non-polymeric organic semiconductor material, and is substantially free of electrically insulating polymer. Electronic components and devices including the assembly are also disclosed. | 10-03-2013 |
Michael Louis Griffin, Town And Country, MO US
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20100094830 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF COUNTERFEIT GOODS USING MODIFIED STANDARD MARKING PROTOCOLS - A system and method for coordinating identification of an object transported between a sender and a receiver includes the object. The object is one of a plurality of similar objects. An object identifier is associated with the object. The object identifier is an element in a non-repeating, non-linear series of object identifiers for the similar objects. A communication system is between the sender and the receiver for communicating at least a characteristic of the object identifier. | 04-15-2010 |
Neil G Griffin, Chandler, AZ US
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20090100686 | Fixed-line rotary head for string trimmer machine - A trimmer head configured to receive fixed-length segments of trimmer line has a main housing with a cylindrically shaped side wall forming an open end with diametrically opposed trimmer line holes formed therein. The main housing is rotatable about its central axis by means of a drive shaft. The trimmer head receives an insert body in its open end that is rotated by the main housing. The insert body has an arcuate channel extending from the first line hole adjacent one side of the insert body to the second line hole adjacent the diametrically opposed side of the insert body when the insert body is in a load/unload position with respect to the main housing. In this position, there is a substantially direct guide path between the first and second line holes that allows for easy movement of the line segment along the path. The insert body is rotatable and movable axially with respect to the main housing to an operational position. When in this position, the line segment is forced to take an indirect path between the first and second trimmer line holes, thereby securing the line segment in place during use of the trimmer head. | 04-23-2009 |
20100126023 | Combination String Trimmer and Blower Tool - A multi-purpose tool ( | 05-27-2010 |
Paul G. Griffin, Glen Allen, VA US
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20080287328 | LUBRICATING COMPOSITION - There is disclosed a lubricant composition comprising major amount of a base oil and a minor amount of an additive composition comprising (i) a triazole compound substituted with an aryl moiety; (ii) at least one nitrogen containing compound chosen from an alkylated phenothiazine and a compound represented by the formula (I): | 11-20-2008 |
20100317552 | LUBRICATING METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR REDUCING ENGINE DEPOSITS - A lubricant composition, lubricant concentrate and method for reducing engine deposits. The composition and method include a base oil of lubricating viscosity; an organo-molybdenum compound; a deposition reducing amount of a reaction product of an alkyl-substituted dicarboxylic acid compound selected from the group consisting of alkyl-substituted dicarboxylic acids, alkyl-substituted dicarboxylic acid anhydrides, and mixtures thereof, and a basic salt of aminoguanidine, in an amount sufficient to provide a product rich in alkyl bis-3-amino-1,2,4-triazole; and optionally a phenate detergent. The lubricant composition and method provide engine deposits that are less than an amount of engine deposits in the absence of component (c) and/or optional component (d). | 12-16-2010 |
20110237476 | LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVED ENGINE PERFORMANCE - The disclosure provides a lubricant composition for lubricating an engine, a method for operating an engine and an additive concentrate. The lubricant composition includes a base oil of lubricating viscosity; one or more metal dialkyldithiophosphates having more than 75 mole percent of alkyl groups derived from 4-methyl-2-pentanol, and from about 0.1 to about 2.0 percent by weight of detergent derived from an alkyl phenol or sulfurized alkyl phenol based on a total weight of the lubricant composition. An amount of the one or more metal dialkyldithiophosphate in the lubricant composition ranges from about 0.01 to about 0.10 percent by weight phosphorus based on a total weight of the lubricant composition. The lubricant composition has a total a total base number (TBN) of about 5.0 to about 10.0. | 09-29-2011 |
Richard A. Griffin, Kinnelon, NJ US
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20080256244 | Method, Apparatus, Computer Program Product and Network Node for Providing Remote Client Deactivation - An apparatus for providing remote client deactivation includes a processing element. The processing element may be configured to receive a message associated with a service related to a communication session with a client, determine whether the client is associated with an indication to deactivate the client and communicate a signaling message to deactivate the client in response to a determination that the client is associated with the indication to deactivate the client. | 10-16-2008 |
Richard Charles Griffin, Mt. Bethel, PA US
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20100196598 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE APPLYING OF REFRACTORY MATERIAL - An apparatus for the applying of refractory material in 360 degrees while the apparatus is raised or lowered vertically or inserted and retracted horizontally can apply a layer of material continuously on the interior surface of a hot vessel. Wet mixed refractory material is supplied to an applicator and pressurized air is supplied to the applicator so as to rotate a spinner head on the applicator. The apparatus includes a shroud around the housing of the applicator which conveys the pressurized air around the housing to cool the housing below the temperature of the vessel. Also described is a method of applying refractory material by a spinner head on the applicator in the form of a spray to hot metallurgical vessels such as the snorkel tubes of vacuum degassers and ladles. | 08-05-2010 |
Ritchie C. Griffin, Bradenton, FL US
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20100084111 | Liquid to liquid heat exchanger for a marine engine cooling system - A liquid to liquid heat exchanger for a marine engine cooling system disposes a tube bundle within a non-metallic shell, provides a thermostat within an integral portion of the shell, uses bolts that both push and pull respective end caps when rotated, and in one embodiment provides an integral deaeration reservoir to remove entrained gases from a liquid of a closed cooling system. | 04-08-2010 |
Robert Daniel Griffin, Bloomsburg, PA US
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20110223817 | RUDDER ASSEMBLY FOR A WATERCRAFT HAVING A JET-DRIVE OUTBOARD MOTOR - A rudder assembly for use with a jet drive motor for a watercraft. The rudder assembly has at least one support member and at least one steering stabilizer member which extend from the at least one support member. The at least one steering stabilizer member has a longitudinal axes which extends in a direction which is essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the motor and essentially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the at least one support member. The at least one steering stabilizer member having sufficient surface area to cooperate with water when the watercraft is travelling at slow speeds, wherein the rudder assembly provides an operator of the watercraft with improved steering control and response at low speeds. | 09-15-2011 |
Robert J. Griffin, Little Rock, AR US
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20090247911 | Multiple-angle switched high intensity focused ultrasound - A multiple-angle switched high intensity focused ultrasound device having at least two focused ultrasound transducers mounted in a frame so that the focal zones of all transducers intersect. Each of the transducers is independently driven from a radiofrequency (RF) generator. The RF driving signal is switched so that no more than one transducer is operated at a time. This allows shaping the temperature distribution in the target area by overlapping thermal contributions of each transducer. | 10-01-2009 |
Robert Michael Griffin, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090260415 | APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT OF HETEROGENEITY OF GEOMATERIALS - An apparatus for continuous measurement of a geomaterial is disclosed. The apparatus includes a measuring device and a flat bed operatively coupled to the measuring device. The measuring device includes a moving head configured to move in a longitudinal direction relative to a core section of the geomaterial and a first probe coupled to the moving head and configured to continuously measure a property of the core section. The flat bed includes a load actuator configured to secure the core section during the continuous measurement and axially rotate the core section, as well as a core holder assembly configured to apply confining pressure on a length of the core section. | 10-22-2009 |
20090260883 | CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT OF HETEROGENEITY OF GEOMATERIALS - A method for continuous measurement of heterogeneity of geomaterials. The method includes identifying a core section from a first well within a field, obtaining the core section from the first well, and obtaining a continuous measurement of the core section. The method further includes overlaying the continuous measurement with a portion of a log response for the first well to obtain an overlay, associating an observation with the overlay to obtain an integrated overlay, and analyzing the integrated overlay to determine a heterogeneity of the core section. The method further includes identifying a location in the core section from which to obtain a sample based on the heterogeneity, obtaining the sample from the core section, and analyzing the sample to obtain an analysis result. The method further includes developing a continuous model for the first well using the integrated overlay and the analysis result and presenting the continuous model. | 10-22-2009 |
Ronald A. Griffin, Cody, WY US
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20110179787 | Hydraulic Energy Converter - The inventive technology, in certain embodiments, may be described as a hydraulic energy converter | 07-28-2011 |
Royia Griffin, Woodlawn, MD US
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20090327017 | Teacher assignment based on teacher preference attributes - A system for scheduling a teacher for teaching one or more students during one or more learning sessions comprises an online learning system having one or more nodes that creates one or more online learning sessions. A scheduling node schedules one or more teachers for teaching one or more online learning sessions. A database stores one or more teacher schedules for one or more learning sessions. The same or another database stores one or more teacher preference attributes. A processing node selects a teacher to teach a student during a learning session based on the one ore more teacher preference attributes and the one or more teacher schedules. The scheduling node schedules the teacher for the learning session prior to the learning session. | 12-31-2009 |
Ryan M. Griffin, Reno, NV US
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20090124326 | GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FREE SPIN GAME WITH PAYLINE MULTIPLIERS - A gaming device provides a free spins game wherein a plurality of modifiers are each associated with one of a plurality of paylines. During the free spins game, each modifier modifies awards won on the particular payline with which it is associated. In one embodiment, the payline multipliers increase in each of the free spins depending on whether a given payline scores a win or not in the free spin. | 05-14-2009 |
20120034975 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING PLAY OF A BONUS GAME ON A GAMING MACHINE AND IMPROVING SECURITY WITHIN A GAMING ESTABLISHMENT - Methods and Systems for improving play of a bonus game on a gaming machine and improving security within a gaming establishment are described. The systems include a gaming machine, which includes an input device that receives an input from a user. The gaming machine further includes a first display device that displays a primary game upon receiving the input, and a second display device including a multilayer display that displays a secondary game. The multilayer display includes a foreground screen and a background screen, with at least a portion of the foreground screen or the background screen being curved and the foreground screen or the background screen displays an image of a wheel. The gaming machine further includes a controller configured to execute the primary and secondary games. The secondary game is played after playing the primary game. | 02-09-2012 |
20130012299 | GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FREE SPIN GAME WITH PAYLINE MULTIPLIERS - A gaming device provides a free spins game wherein a plurality of modifiers are each associated with one of a plurality of paylines. During the free spins game, each modifier modifies awards won on the particular payline with which it is associated. In one embodiment, the payline multipliers increase in each of the free spins depending on whether a given payline scores a win or not in the free spin. | 01-10-2013 |
20130225258 | GAMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FREE SPIN GAME WITH PAYLINE MULTIPLIERS - A gaming device provides a free spins game wherein a plurality of modifiers are each associated with one of a plurality of paylines. During the free spins game, each modifier modifies awards won on the particular payline with which it is associated. In one embodiment, the payline multipliers increase in each of the free spins depending on whether a given payline scores a win or not in the free spin. | 08-29-2013 |
Sara J. Griffin, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20110166873 | PATIENT-SPECIFIC RESEARCH CONSENT MANAGER - Methods, systems, and computer storage media are provided for managing patient-specific research consents. In embodiments, the present invention gives health care providers the ability to view a participant's up to date consent information and documentation within their clinical workflow. | 07-07-2011 |
20110166874 | SCREENING INTEREST MANAGER - Methods, systems, and computer storage media are provided for managing the availability of health record data of a pool of individuals by use of default rules and authorizations. | 07-07-2011 |
Sara Jane Griffin, Lees Summit, MO US
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20100179821 | TRACKING DIRECT REPORTED ADVERSE EVENTS - Systems, methods, and computer readable media are described for communicating an adverse event report directly to an end-user receiving party and tracking one or more adverse event reports. An adverse event may be detected manually or automatically by a system and an electronic adverse event reporting form presented to a user with one or more data fields pre-populated with data from a patient's electronic health record (EHR). The user may enter and edit data in the electronic form and may submit the data in the electronic form directly to an end-user receiving party such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One or more receipts may be received from the receiving party and indicia from the receipts recorded to one or more records. The submitted adverse event reports may be tracked, accessed, and interacted with through a user interface and additional information may be provided to a user therein. | 07-15-2010 |
20100179829 | DIRECT REPORTING OF ADVERSE EVENTS - Systems, methods, and computer readable media are described for communicating an adverse event report directly to an end-user receiving party and tracking one or more adverse event reports. An adverse event may be detected manually or automatically by a system and an electronic adverse event reporting form presented to a user with one or more data fields pre-populated with data from a patient's electronic health record (EHR). The user may enter and edit data in the electronic form and may submit the data in the electronic form directly to an end-user receiving party such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One or more receipts may be received from the receiving party and indicia from the receipts recorded to one or more records. The submitted adverse event reports may be tracked, accessed, and interacted with through a user interface and additional information may be provided to a user therein. | 07-15-2010 |
20130268297 | DIRECT REPORTING OF ADVERSE EVENTS - Systems, methods, and computer readable media are described for communicating an adverse event report directly to an end-user receiving party and tracking one or more adverse event reports. An adverse event may be detected manually or automatically by a system and an electronic adverse event reporting form presented to a user with one or more data fields pre-populated with data from a patient's electronic health record (EHR). The user may enter and edit data in the electronic form and may submit the data in the electronic form directly to an end-user receiving party such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One or more receipts may be received from the receiving party and indicia from the receipts recorded to one or more records. The submitted adverse event reports may be tracked, accessed, and interacted with through a user interface and additional information may be provided to a user therein. | 10-10-2013 |
20140244308 | HIPAA-COMPLIANT THIRD PARTY ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS - Methods, computer systems, and computer storage media are provided for providing a third-party user HIPAA-compliant access to an electronic medical record system at a clinical site. A request for a clinical study participant list is received from the third-party user, and it is determined that the third-party user has viewing and access rights with respect to the clinical study participant list. The third-party user can select a participant on the clinical study participant list and access the participant's electronic medical record within the electronic medical record system. The electronic medical record is presented to the third-party user in a read-only view, and the third-party user is prevented from searching the EMR system for other electronic medical records. | 08-28-2014 |
Sara Jo Griffin, Hudson, WI US
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20110059269 | Matboard having textured surfaces - A mat, and a method for making a mat, having a textured surface optionally colored and optionally laminated to a substrate. A mold containing relief characteristics is used to form a flat thermoformable layer into a thermoformed layer with the same relief characteristics as the mold. The mold is subsequently used to create a plurality of thermoforms, all of which, have the same relief characteristics, and may be colored or finished with or without patterns prior to forming the thermoformable layer or after forming the thermoformable layer. The process allows for the making of mats comprised of the same texture and unlimited variable colored finishes. The mats of the invention are useful for a variety of applications including, but not limited to, wall tile, floor tile, ceiling tile and mats used as a background or perimeter surround for image displays. Additionally, the invention provides for a decorative frame molding comprised of a rigid member covered with textured mats of the invention. | 03-10-2011 |
20130245575 | BODY PRODUCT AND METHOD OF DELIVERY - A composition and method for administering topical and external topical and external body products for prevention and treatment of anal/vaginal ailments, the composition comprising a mixture of a melting agent, a healing agent, a hardening agent a moisture barrier agent, a carrier agent, the mixture in solid state and undergoing a phase change to a lubricating state when applied to a human body. | 09-19-2013 |
Scott Griffin, Stamford, CT US
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20110140037 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF IMPURITIES FROM AN IMPURITY-LOADED ORGANIC SALT - Methods of removing impurities from an impurity-loaded organic salt solution by intermixing the impurity-loaded organic salt solution with a stripping solution to form a biphasic mixture, wherein the intermixing effectively reduces the concentration of impurities in the impurity-loaded organic salt, thereby removing impurities from the organic salt and forming an impurity-reduced organic salt solution phase and a stripping solution phase are provided herein. | 06-16-2011 |
Scott Griffin, Pickerington, OH US
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20110005613 | Diverter and Lid Assembly for Use with a Rain Barrel Device and System - A diverter for a rain barrel includes a scoop portion configured to fit within a gutter downspout, a rain barrel fitting portion configured to fluidly attach the scoop portion to the rain barrel, and a wing extending outwardly from the scoop portion to direct a flow of water in the gutter downspout towards the scoop portion. | 01-13-2011 |
20140352809 | Diverter and Lid Assembly for Use with a Rain Barrel Device and System - A diverter for a rain barrel includes a scoop portion configured to fit within a gutter downspout, a rain barrel fitting portion configured to fluidly attach the scoop portion to the rain barrel, and a wing extending outwardly from the scoop portion to direct a flow of water in the gutter downspout towards the scoop portion. | 12-04-2014 |
Stephanie Griffin, Melbourne Beach, FL US
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20100321158 | FINGER SENSOR HAVING REMOTE WEB BASED NOTIFICATIONS - An electronic device may include a housing and a finger biometric sensing area exposed on the housing. The electronic device may also include an optical indicator at least partially surrounding the finger biometric sensing area and exposed on the housing. The electronic device may also include a controller for performing at least one function based upon the finger biometric sensing area, and activating the optical indicator based upon communications with a remote web site. | 12-23-2010 |
20110078771 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING A PLURALITY OF WEB LINKS BASED UPON FINGER AUTHENTICATION AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An electronic device is for communicating with a remote server hosting a web feed of updated content including a plurality of web links. The electronic device includes a finger biometric sensor, a display, and a processor. The processor is for authenticating a finger placed adjacent the finger biometric sensor, and displaying on the display the plurality of web links from the web feed of updated content based upon authenticating the finger. The processor is also for associating account access data with the authenticated finger, and accessing information from a selected web link based upon the account access data associated with the authenticated finger. Additionally, the processor is for downloading and displaying on the display information from the selected web link. | 03-31-2011 |
Stephen E. Griffin, Peoria, AZ US
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20110002584 | ANNULAR SIDE FIRE OPTICAL DEVICE FOR LATERALLY REDIRECTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - An annular side fire optical device for laterally redirecting electromagnetic radiation comprises a tapered section of silica, a conical section of silica adjoining the tapered section and an annular beveled end surface. The tapered section of silica has a diameter that increases with distance along a longitudinal axis in a direction toward a transmitting end. The conical section of silica comprises a wall of silica surrounding a conical bore. The conical bore has a diameter that increases with distance along the longitudinal axis in a direction toward the transmitting end. The annular beveled end surface is formed in the wall of silica at the transmitting end and is angled relative the longitudinal axis such that electromagnetic radiation propagating along the longitudinal axis through the conical section is reflected by the beveled end surface at an angle that is transverse to the longitudinal axis. | 01-06-2011 |
20110038580 | SIDE FIRE OPTICAL DEVICE FOR LATERALLY REDIRECTING HIGH POWER ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY - A side fire optical device comprises a cap member, a sleeve and a fiber optic segment. The cap member comprises a closed end section, a tube section having a bore, and a transmitting surface. The sleeve is received within the bore of the tube section. The sleeve includes a bore and an exterior surface that is fused to a surface of the bore of the cap member. The fiber optic segment comprises an exterior surface that is fused to a surface of the bore of the sleeve, and a beveled end surface that is positioned adjacent the transmitting surface of the cap member. The beveled end surface is angled relative to a longitudinal axis of the fiber optic segment such that electromagnetic radiation propagating along the longitudinal axis of the fiber optic segment is reflected by the beveled end surface at an angle that is transverse to the longitudinal axis and through the transmitting surface of the cap member. | 02-17-2011 |
20120034688 | True nucleic acid amplification - A system and method directed to DNA amplification with optional in situ purification, sequencing and/or detection, or a system compatible with integrated, post-amplification purification and or sequencing by capillary electrophoresis and other methods. The device is a single, helical channel formed of fused silica with heat zones defined about fixed arcs of the helix inner and/or outer circumference. The length of the helical channel and the cycle number and dwell time may be varied by altering the pitch of the helix within the cylindrical substrate. In another embodiment, the heat zone arcs lengths are also variable. In still another embodiment, multiple helical channels are available in parallel within the same structure. Separation channels may be integrated on the device for post-amplification purification and/or sequencing. One or more detection schemes may be provided on the device or seamlessly integrated with the device, for monitoring amplification and/or detecting specific products. | 02-09-2012 |
Steven F. Griffin, Albuquerque, NM US
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20080302948 | HIGH POWER BIMORPH WAVE-FRONT CORRECTION MIRROR - A laser beam correction system and related methods of use and manufacture are provided. In one example, a laser beam correction system includes a mirror having a first surface and a second surface. An actuator comprising a piezoelectric ceramic disk and a plurality of conductive electrodes on substantially opposing sides of the disk is bonded to the second surface of the mirror. The actuator includes an aperture in a center portion. A wave-front sensor is adapted to measure optical wave-front characteristics of a laser beam received by the mirror and provide electronic signals corresponding to the wave-front characteristics. | 12-11-2008 |
20090316251 | DYNAMIC VARIABLE SHAPE OPTICAL ELEMENT - Systems and methods according to one or more embodiments are disclosed to provide a dynamic variable shape optical element for wavefront correction. In an embodiment, a variable shape optical element assembly includes an optical element having a front surface and a back surface with specified curvature characteristics. The variable shape optical element assembly also includes back knife edges having a designated shape disposed on the back surface of the optical element and front knife edges having a designated shape disposed on the front surface of the optical element. The variable shape optical element assembly further includes a mechanical arrangement adapted to apply a dynamic mechanical force to create the specified curvature characteristics. | 12-24-2009 |
20100078863 | ATMOSPHERIC TURBULENCE ISOLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vibration isolation assembly for an aerodynamic object comprises a viscoelastic inner layer disposed on the aerodynamic object and being configured to attenuate vibration. The vibration isolation assembly further comprises a rigid or stiff outer layer disposed on an inner layer. The vibration isolation assembly may attenuate the transmission of aerodynamically-induced vibration to components contained or mounted to the aerodynamic object. | 04-01-2010 |
20110211187 | RESONANT SCANNER FOR 3D MAPPING - A system, apparatus, and method are disclosed for a resonant scanner for three-dimensional (3D) mapping. The system, apparatus, and method employ a small, lightweight articulating device that performs as a 3D Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR) laser from a moving scanner platform in a way that provides geolocation and takes advantage of mechanical resonance to amplify motion in the tilt axis. The device is used to map terrain in 3D space. The disclosed method involves resonating the scanner platform of the device with a spring about a pivot. The method further involves determining with a position sensor the tilt position and/or resonance rate of the scanner platform. Further, the method involves applying torque with an actuator to the scanner platform, and controlling with a controller the resonance of the scanner platform. | 09-01-2011 |
Terry Griffin, Bryant, AR US
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20110166788 | Computer-Automated Spatial Analysis - Some embodiments of the present invention automatically measure the impact of natural conditions and/or deliberate interventions on crop yields. Other embodiments automatically predict the impact of natural conditions and/or deliberate interventions on crop yields. By eliminating the need for human intervention, judgment, or discretion from the processes of measuring and predicting impact on yield, embodiments of the present invention enable such measurements and predictions to be made significantly more accurately, quickly, and inexpensively than has been possible with preexisting techniques. | 07-07-2011 |
20120239299 | Computer-Automated Spatial Analysis - Some embodiments of the present invention automatically measure the impact of natural conditions and/or deliberate interventions on crop yields. Other embodiments automatically predict the impact of natural conditions and/or deliberate interventions on crop yields. By eliminating the need for human intervention, judgment, or discretion from the processes of measuring and predicting impact on yield, embodiments of the present invention enable such measurements and predictions to be made significantly more accurately, quickly, and inexpensively than has been possible with preexisting techniques. | 09-20-2012 |
Thomas Paul Griffin, Chadds Ford, PA US
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20090182064 | Reactive Separation To Upgrade Bioprocess Intermediates To Higher Value Liquid Fuels or Chemicals - The process and system of the embodiments utilize a reactive separation unit to upgrade a bioprocess intermediate stream to higher value liquid fuels or chemicals. The reactive separation unit simultaneously enables molecular weight and density increases, oxygen content reduction, efficient process energy integration, optional water separation for potential reuse, and incorporation of additional hydrocarbons or oxygenated hydrocarbons as co-feed(s). The use and selection of particular co-feed(s) for this purpose enables tailoring of the intended product composition. The process and system yields a product of higher alcohols, liquid hydrocarbons, or a combination of these. These can be split into two (or more) boiling point fractions by the same reactive separations unit operation resulting in product(s) that can be used as chemicals, chemical intermediates, or alternative (non-fossil-based) liquid transportation fuels. | 07-16-2009 |
Timothy Kevin Griffin, Towson, MD US
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20100213978 | LOW POWER RECONFIGURABLE CIRCUITS WITH DELAY COMPENSATION - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a circuit includes a semiconductor device including a plurality of logic blocks and a plurality of programmable interconnects. A delay detector generates a delay signal responsive to a measured delay of an output signal, wherein the output signal is from at least one of the plurality of logic blocks. A biasing circuit responsive to the delay signal to adjust subsequent measured delays toward a predetermined value. | 08-26-2010 |
Todd H. Griffin, Eufaula, AL US
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20080250742 | ROOF SEAM BEARING CLIP - The present invention relates to a hold down clip for connecting a roof panel to an insulated roof structure comprising rigid insulation. In the roof structure, the rigid insulation sits atop the purlin | 10-16-2008 |
Tyson Alan Griffin, Oviedo, FL US
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20100112528 | Human behavioral simulator for cognitive decision-making - A simulator is disclosed for training a responder to react in situations that have the potential for the use of force when encountering a main character, such as a person, whom a police officer might encounter during a routine stop and search. The simulator is equipped with natural language recognition and processing such that the main character reacts to voice commands from the trainee. In addition, feedback from the weapon and the weapon aimpoint alters the behavior of the main character. The dynamic scenario architecture is responsive to the language and weapon and interacts with the main character to affect the main character's behavior. The main character is equipped with a behavioral model to vary behavior in a given scenario. | 05-06-2010 |
William Brian Griffin, Columbia, PA US
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20110079653 | Heated Makeup Air Unit - A heated air makeup unit comprising a heating chamber with a modulated furnace one or more non-modulated furnaces air temperature control and efficient furnace operation over a wide heating rate range. The utilization of indirect fired furnaces in the heated air makeup unit is disclosed. A control system is included to provide control of heated air temperature to within +/−1 F.° using continuous control of the heating rate of the modulated furnace and stepwise activation and de-activation of the non-modulated furnaces in response to heating demand. A programmed combustion air flow controller programmed to provide optimal airflow for any gas flow in a flow range of a modulating gas valve is provided to assure combustion efficiencies of at least | 04-07-2011 |
20130048319 | Kitchen Hood Assembly with Fire Suppression Control System - A kitchen exhaust hood assembly having a fire suppression system with built-in redundancy and monitoring capabilities is presented. The fire suppression system includes one or more fire suppression devices associated with the kitchen hood for extinguishing a fire within the vicinity of the exhaust hood. The fire suppression devices can be triggered by a series of manual actuators or fire sensors. A switching circuit including a plurality of switches operatively connected to the manual actuators or fire sensors triggers the fire suppression devices by enabling either a first or second actuating circuit. | 02-28-2013 |
William T. Griffin, Chesterfield, VA US
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20090014343 | Pocket-size hybrid container for consumer items - A three-piece pocket-size hybrid container for holding a consumer product such as smokeless tobacco product in an interior volume of an inner ring mechanically secured to an interior of an outer base housing including a cover to fit over and snugly around the inner ring. When closed, a cover sidewall may engage a sidewall of the outer base housing to form a flush exterior sidewall of the closed container or the cover sidewall may be spaced apart from the outer base housing to form a gap in the exterior sidewall of the closed container. The outer base housing and cover can be metal and the inner ring can be plastic to provide a strong and robust package that maintains product freshness and is easily opened and closed. | 01-15-2009 |
20090250360 | Pocket-size container for consumer items - A three-piece pocket-size container for holding a consumer product such as smokeless tobacco product in an interior volume of a perimeter band which has a base locked to a lower rim portion and an openable cover on an upper rim of the perimeter band. When closed, the cover, the perimeter band and the base form a flush exterior sidewall of the container. The base and cover can be metal and the perimeter band can be transparent (clear, tinted or colored) or opaque plastic to provide a container that maintains product freshness, and is easily opened and closed. | 10-08-2009 |
20110113734 | POCKET-SIZE CONTAINER FOR CONSUMER ITEMS - A three-piece pocket-size container for holding a consumer product such as smokeless tobacco product in an interior volume of a perimeter band which has a base locked to a lower rim portion and an openable cover on an upper rim of the perimeter band. When closed, the cover, the perimeter band and the base form a flush exterior sidewall of the container. The base and cover can be metal and the perimeter band can be transparent (clear, tinted or colored) or opaque plastic to provide a container that maintains product freshness, and is easily opened and closed. | 05-19-2011 |
20110162984 | ADJACENT ARTICLE PACKAGE FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS - An adjacent article package for holding a consumer product and a promotional product includes a combining sleeve formed from a blank. The first container can be a pack of cigarettes and the second container can be a small package containing promotional products such as smokeless tobacco products. The adjacent article package can be sized to be compatible with cigarette cartons, cigarette display racks, tax-stamping equipment and the like. | 07-07-2011 |
20130140199 | ADJACENT ARTICLE PACKAGE FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS - An adjacent article package for holding a consumer product and a promotional product includes a combining sleeve formed from a blank. The first container can be a pack of cigarettes and the second container can be a small package containing promotional products such as smokeless tobacco products. The adjacent article package can be sized to be compatible with cigarette cartons, cigarette display racks, tax-stamping equipment and the like. | 06-06-2013 |
William Tid Smith Griffin, Hawesville, KY US
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20100213141 | Suspension liquid extraction apparatus and method - The present invention relates to an apparatus for removing liquid from a suspension. More particularly, the present invention relates to a filtration apparatus using vacuum pressure, compressed air and radiant heat to facilitate extraction of water from a suspension and an air flow within the vacuum chamber to remove the evaporate as a cost-efficient and resource-efficient means of filtering and drying solids in large volumes of suspension to remove interstitial and chemically bound liquids, resulting in up to 100% total solids. | 08-26-2010 |
Yevgeniy Pavlovich Griffin, Macedonia, OH US
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20110091713 | Fire Resistant Composite Panel - A composite panel, which includes a heat spreading layer and a carbon foam core having desirable fire retardant properties, and resistance to environmental stress. The composite panel can also include a first layer and a second layer bound to a first surface and second surface of the carbon foam core. Applications of the panel include structural and fire retardant elements of residential and commercial buildings, aircraft and watercraft. | 04-21-2011 |