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Amanda Grimes, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20110104017 | PORTABLE UV WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A portable water purification system and method of operation of the system is disclosed that may comprise a container defining a water purification chamber; a plurality of UV generating light sources distributed in the purification chamber of the container; and a portable power source electrically connected to the light sources, and adapted to convert kinetic energy to electrical energy to provide to the light sources. The portable power source may be adapted to be driven by human motive power to provide the kinetic energy. The purification system may comprise a filling opening to the container; and a filter intermediate the filling opening and the chamber adapted to remove turbidity from the water entering the water purification chamber through the filling opening. The portable power source may comprise a hand-cranked electrical generator. The UV light sources may produce UV light in a wavelength band selected to effectively deactivate all harmful biological water contaminants, and produce UV light in a dosage sufficient to effectively deactivate all harmful biological water contaminants. | 05-05-2011 |
Andrew W. Grimes, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20080244331 | System and Method for In-Band Problem Log Data Collection Between a Host System and a Storage System - A system and method for in-band problem log data collection are provided. Facilities are provided for a host system, host application, or server system to instigate a state save operation in a storage system utilizing direct commands in response to an error or failure. The host system may include an application program interface (API) to force the storage device to collect a set of state save data for debug purposes at a specific time interlocked with a host system log. The API of the illustrative embodiments may be provided in a failover driver and/or host bus adapter (HBA) driver in the prime code path such that first time data capture following an error is maximized. Since the host system is instigating the state save operation with direct commands, a larger amount of transient data may be collected to provide more comprehensive state information for debugging purposes. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080294857 | DISK STORAGE MANAGEMENT OF A TAPE LIBRARY WITH DATA BACKUP AND RECOVERY - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture wherein configuration information for a first plurality of storage devices is sent to be stored on at least one removable storage media of a removable storage media library. Data corresponding to the first plurality of storage devices is sent to be stored in the removable storage media library. A first plurality of storage devices is replaced by a second plurality of storage devices. The second plurality of storage devices is configured from the configuration information stored in the at least one removable storage media of the removable storage media library, in response to replacing the first plurality of storage devices. The stored data is copied from the removable storage media library to the second plurality of storage devices, in response to configuring the second plurality of storage devices. | 11-27-2008 |
Beverly S. Grimes, Boxford, MA US
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| 20080216841 | Nasal cannula - Described herein is a respiratory apparatus for delivering and detecting gases in a patient. The apparatus includes a first cannula having a distal end adapted to be received at a first depth in a nasal passage of the patient, and a second cannula having a distal end adapted to be received at a second depth in the nasal passage, wherein the distal end of the first cannula can receive a proximal end of the second cannula. The second cannula circumventing any obstruction of the nasal passage. Additionally, the apparatus has a septum which can have a membrane thus facilitating the delivery and detection of gases simultaneously. | 09-11-2008 |
Carol A. Grimes, Birmingham, AL US
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| 20100210546 | COMBINATION CHEMOTHERAPY WITH CHLOROTOXIN - This invention includes compositions and methods for combination chemotherapy, particularly involving at least one chemotherapeutic agent used in combination with chlorotoxin or a derivative thereof. | 08-19-2010 |
Chris J. Grimes, High Point, NC US
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| 20110271968 | Filtered Cigarette With Modifiable Sensory Characteristics - A filter element for a smoking article is provided, the filter element including a first segment of fibrous tow filter material; a second segment of fibrous tow filter material in spaced relation to the first segment; and a cavity positioned between the two segments of fibrous tow filter material, the cavity containing a plurality of breakable capsules having an outer shell and an internal payload comprising a flavorant, wherein one segment of fibrous tow filter material includes an adsorbent material dispersed therein and the other segment is substantially free of adsorbent material. A cigarette that includes such a filter element is also provided. | 11-10-2011 |
Cliff Grimes, Morrison, CO US
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| 20100278039 | METHOD TO BLOCK SPLIT PHONE AND GATEWAY REGISTRATION - The present disclosure is directed to a method and system to forcibly unregister and/or prevent registration of a gateway and/or other endpoint in a network region in response to a survivable gatekeeper servicing the network region becoming active. | 11-04-2010 |
Craig A. Grimes, Boalsburg, PA US
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| 20080261261 | System/unit and method employing a plurality of magnetoelastic sensor elements for automatically quantifying parameters of whole blood and platelet-rich plasma - A system/analyzer-unit and method/platform—using information obtained from at least one, adapted for a plurality of, magnetoelastic sensor elements in contact with one or more samples comprising blood from a patient—for automatically quantifying one or more parameters of the patient's blood. Information obtained from emissions measured from each of the sensor elements is uniquely processed to determine a quantification about the patient's blood, such as, quantifying platelet aggregation to determine platelet contribution toward clot formation; quantifying fibrin network contribution toward clot formation; quantifying platelet-fibrin clot interactions; quantifying kinetics of thrombin clot generation; quantifying platelet-fibrin clot strength; and so on. Structural aspects of the analyzer-unit include: a cartridge having at least one bay within which a sensor element is positioned; each bay in fluid communication with both (a) an entry port for injecting a first blood sample composed of blood taken from the patient (human or other mammal), and (b) a gas vent through which air displaced by injecting the first blood sample into the bay. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20100139747 | Single-crystal nanowires and liquid junction solar cells - A method of making semiconducting oxide nanowire arrays on such as rutile is disclosed wherein a substrate is heated in the presence of a reaction mixture of non-polar solvent, semi-conductor metal oxide precursor source and strong acid to produce a nanowire array of a semiconducting oxide on the substrate. Dye sensitized solar cells that employ these nanowire arrays also are disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100187172 | HIGHLY-ORDERED TITANIA NANOTUBE ARRAYS - Fabrication of self-aligned closed packed titania nanotube arrays in excess of 10 μm in length and aspect ratio ≈10,000 by potentiostatic anodization of titanium is disclosed. Conditions for achieving complete anodization and absolute tailorability of Ti foil samples resulting in a self-standing mechanically robust titania membrane in excess of 1000 μm are also disclosed. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100213046 | Titania nanotube arrays, methods of manufacture, and photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide using same - Nitrogen-doped titania nanotubes exhibiting catalytic activity on exposure to any one or more of ultraviolet, visible, and/or infrared radiation, or combinations thereof are disclosed. The nanotube arrays may be co-doped with one or more nonmetals and may further include co-catalyst nanoparticles. Also, methods are disclosed for use of nitrogen-doped titania nanotubes in catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide alone or in admixture with hydrogen-containing gases such as water vapor and/or other reactants as may be present or desirable into products such as hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon-containing products, hydrogen and hydrogen-containing products, carbon monoxide and other carbon-containing products, or combinations thereof. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20120114734 | NANOSTRUCTURE SURFACE COATED MEDICAL IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Compositions including a surface or film comprising nanofibers, nanotubes or microwells comprising a bioactive agent for elution to the surrounding tissue upon placement of the composition in a subject are disclosed The compositions are useful in medical implants and methods of treating a patient in need of an implant, including orthopedic implants, dental implants, cardiovascular implants, neurological implants, neurovascular implants, gastrointestinal implants, muscular implants, and ocular implants. | 05-10-2012 |
Daniel D. Grimes, North Liberty, IA US
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| 20110250371 | MULTI-LAYER ROTATIONALLY MOLDED LOW PERMEATION VESSELS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A method to form a multiple walled enclosure with low permeation properties and rugged impact resistance useful as a fuel tank or chemical container. The enclosure is made by rotomolding a first charge of thermosetting polymer into an outer layer, then rotomolding a charge of EVOH or other low permeation thermoplastic into a second layer, then rotomolding a second charge of thermosetting polymer into a third layer so that the low permeation thermoplastic layer is fully enclosed by layers of thermoset polymer. The preferred thermosetting polymer is crosslinkable polyethylene and the preferred low permeation thermoplastic is EVOH. | 10-13-2011 |
David Grimes, Greenfield, MA US
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| 20100292401 | METHODS FOR SEPARATION AND CONDITIONING OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMERS - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a method for separating a product comprising a super absorbent polymer, a fiber and a plastic to separate the product into components thereof, the method comprising adding water to the product, and pressing the product in order to separate the product into components comprising a plastics component and a super absorbent polymer and fiber component. Other methods of the present disclosure include a method for producing a reusable plastic, reusable paper fiber stream and a reusable super absorbent polymer from the treatment of a product comprising a super absorbent polymer, a fiber and a plastic. Still other embodiments of the present disclosure include a method for the treatment of wet super absorbent polymer, comprising salt assisted dehydration. | 11-18-2010 |
David Grimes, Cazenovia, NY US
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| 20120072910 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING A VIRTUAL DATA CENTER WITH EMBEDDED ROLES BASED ACCESS CONTROL - Embodiments provide techniques for customers to easily, quickly and remotely manage their virtual data centers. Using, for example, a “single pane of glass” GUI view which shows all of the components (including e.g., machines (cpu and RAM), network services (load balancers, firewalls, network address translation, IP management) and storage) of their virtual data centers, provides a complete overview and a starting point for system or component management. According to embodiments, a Roles Based Access Control (RBAC) system is provided which simulates the organizational structure and workflow of a typical IT department to enable workflow management via the GUI for any component or function of a customer's virtual data center. | 03-22-2012 |
David B. Grimes, Greenfield, MA US
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| 20120056021 | SEPARATION OF MATERIALS COMPRISING SUPER ABSORBENT POLYMERS USING REDUCED WATER - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a method for separating a material comprising a super absorbent polymer, a fiber and a plastic to separate the material into components thereof, one method comprising shredding the material, adding salt to the material, and agitating the material, wherein the material does not comprise a slurry. | 03-08-2012 |
David J. Grimes, Beaverton, OR US
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| 20110293450 | PUMP MAGNET HOUSING WITH INTEGRATED SENSOR ELEMENT - An exemplary magnetically-driven fluid pump includes a magnet housing (“cup”) that enables one or more sensors to be in indirect (“non-wetted”) contact with the pumped fluid while avoiding the static seals normally required with sensors that are mounted to a fluid conduit or chamber and extend into the fluid pathway. Sensors may be used for monitoring the fluid or for feedback control of the pump. By coupling sensors directly to electronic circuits that control the pump, the number of wires located outside the motor housing is minimized, making the assembly more rugged. This is particularly advantageous in hazardous environments or submerged applications. Pumps and hydraulic systems disclosed exhibit fewer leaks under more aggressive pumping conditions and while providing improved pump performance, compared to conventional pumps and systems. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120003107 | PUMPS AND PUMP HEADS COMPRISING VOLUME-COMPENSATION FEATURE - A fluid pump having a pump housing that includes at least one expansion joint, provides volume compensation, as needed, to adjust for changes in pressure in the pump housing. Various embodiments automatically and passively reduce static pressure in the pump housing associated with a freezing event, thereby preventing damage to the pump head. Volume compensation is achieved by employing, in each expansion joint, a dynamic seal that allows relative movement of two portions of the pump housing, and a bias that provides a selected counter-force to the movement of the housing portions. The subject pumps are particularly suited for use in automotive and other rugged applications, in which fluid pumps may experience recurring freezing events. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120128514 | PUMPS AND PUMP-HEADS WITH SEPARATELY REMOVABLE FIELD-SERVICEABLE PORTION - An exemplary pump-head includes a pump housing having first and second housing portions forming a pump-cavity and a magnet-cavity. The pump-cavity contains a movable pumping element, and the magnet-cavity contains a driven magnet coupled to the movable pumping element. The magnet is driven by a moving external magnetic field, which correspondingly moves the pumping element in the pump-cavity in a pumping manner. The second housing portion has inlet and outlet ports and defines at least respective portions of the magnet-cavity and pump-cavity. The first housing portion is detachable from the second housing portion to allow the pumping element to be accessed and carried away with the first housing portion, without disturbing the second housing portion. | 05-24-2012 |
David J. Grimes, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20090060728 | PUMPS AND PUMP-HEADS COMPRISING INTERNAL PRESSURE-ABSORBING MEMBER - An exemplary pump includes a pump housing defining a pump cavity, a movable pumping member situated in the pump cavity, and at least one pressure-absorbing member located inside the pump housing. The housing also has an inlet and an outlet, and includes at least one interior non-wearing location that contacts liquid in the pump housing when the pump housing is primed with the liquid. The movable pumping member, when driven to move, urges flow of the liquid from the inlet through the pump cavity to the outlet. The at least one pressure-absorbing member is located inside the pump housing at the non-wearing location and contacts the liquid. The pressure-absorbing member has a compliant property to exhibit a volumetric compression when subjected to a pressure increase in the liquid contacting the pressure-absorbing member, the volumetric compression being sufficient to alleviate at least a portion of the pressure increase. | 03-05-2009 |
Elizabeth A. Grimes, Saint Petersburg, FL US
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| 20090031466 | Protective infant crawling chaps - This invention relates to a pair of protective crawling chaps for a crawling infant or an infant beginning to walk. The chaps are worn directly over an infant's legs or over clothing and provide protection from abrasions, dirt and wear and tear when crawling on various surfaces. They also make the infant more comfortable and cooler when crawling in hot weather because they are open in the back. The chaps cover the front of the infant from the waist to the ankle and are attached with adjustable waist, knee and ankle straps. The main body of the chaps is created with an opening at the groin area for the right and left leg portions to extend to the ankles. This groin opening is in a specific proportion to the main body of the chaps to prevent the leg portions from slipping while the infant is crawling. | 02-05-2009 |
Elizabeth E. Grimes, Souderton, PA US
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| 20100203346 | TRANSPARENT OR TRANSLUCENT EXTRUDED POLYAMIDE - The invention relates to extruded transparent or translucent article that have been melt calendered to improve the physical properties and optical clarity. The polyamide article is a sheet, film, or profile. | 08-12-2010 |
Eric Grimes, Hudson, MA US
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| 20100330660 | CELL BLOCK PROCESSING STATION - A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well. The processing station includes an automated fluid delivery system operable to dispense a fluid into the collection well, and a controller operatively coupled to the fluid delivery system, wherein the controller causes the fluid delivery system to selectively dispense fluids into the collection well based at least in part on a flow rate across the filter determined at least in part based on changes in the monitored fluid level in the collection well. | 12-30-2010 |
Eric E. Grimes, Hudson, MA US
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| 20090162930 | ACTIVE GRIP FILTER PLUG FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICES - A system for collecting a biological sample includes a collection device comprising a cylindrical body having a bore extending there through and a filter membrane disposed at one end thereof; a filter plug having an insert configured for insertion into the bore; a collar concentrically mounted about the exterior surface of the insert and configured for insertion into the bore; and a gasket disposed about the exterior surface of the insert, wherein an outer dimension of the gasket is variable in response to relative movement between the collar and the insert, and wherein the gasket has a cross section with two end portions and a mid portion that is located radially further away from the insert than the two end portions. | 06-25-2009 |
F. Randall Grimes, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20110077931 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING DISEASE STATUS USING BIOMARKERS - Methods and apparatus for identifying disease status according to various aspects of the present invention include analyzing the levels of one or more biomarkers. The methods and apparatus may use biomarker data for a condition-positive cohort and a condition-negative cohort and select multiple relevant biomarkers from the plurality of biomarkers. The system may generate a statistical model for determining the disease status according to differences between the biomarker data for the relevant biomarkers of the respective cohorts. The methods and apparatus may also facilitate ascertaining the disease status of an individual by producing a composite score for an individual patient and comparing the patient's composite score to one or more thresholds for identifying potential disease status. | 03-31-2011 |
Frederick Randall Grimes, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20090028786 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGING AGENTS FOR DISEASE DETECTION - Methods and apparatus for identifying disease status according to various aspects of the present invention include delivering one or more imaging agents to all or parts of the body for disease observation, screening and/or detection. The methods and apparatus may deliver imaging agents that include any suitable disease-associated compositions, such as riboflavin carrier protein (RCP) and/or RCP modifications and antibodies thereof, labeled with an imaging label. In one embodiment, the imaging agents may be delivered to a selected site or sites in the body and subsequently observed using an imaging method. In another embodiment, the imaging agents may be delivered throughout the body for screening applications. In yet another embodiment, the imaging agents may be delivered throughout the body to detect a reduction and/or increase in cellular metabolism. | 01-29-2009 |
George J. Grimes, Rockville, MD US
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| 20080292616 | Topical Formulations of Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors and Methods Using the Same - Disclosed are topical compositions comprising at least one histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor (HDI) and a carrier comprising petrolatum. Methods for using such compositions to treat or inhibit cancer and various skin diseases are also disclosed. | 11-27-2008 |
James W. Grimes, Howell, MI US
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| 20090139375 | QUICK CHANGE SPINDLE - An automated tool includes a quick change spindle assembly. In another aspect of the present invention, the quick change spindle includes an attachment assembly for interchangeable fastener drivers. A further aspect of the present invention employs release member to actuate a drive member in the spindle assembly causing a retainer to uncouple a fastener driver with the spindle. | 06-04-2009 |
Jason D. Grimes, Searcy, AR US
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| 20120085367 | Fiberglass Removal Pad and Method of Using - A fiberglass removal pad comprising a sponge and a layer of nylon material, wherein said sponge is covered with said layer of nylon material. A method for using the fiberglass removal pad is also disclosed. | 04-12-2012 |
Jeffery R. Grimes, Canton, MI US
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| 20090255326 | ANODE LEAK TEST IMPLEMENTATION - A system and method is provided for detecting an anode leak of an anode stream in a fuel cell stack. The system comprises a controller that stores at least one first predetermined control value that corresponds to a first pre-selected pressure level. The controller generates at least one first operational control value. The controller controls a pressure regulator device to adjust the pressure of the anode stream to reach the first pre-selected pressure level with the at least one first operational control value. The controller compares the at least one first operational control value to the at least one first predetermined control value. The controller determines the presence of an anode leak in the anode stream based on the comparison of the at least one first operational control value to the at least one first predetermined control value. | 10-15-2009 |
Jimmy L. Grimes, Carthage, MO US
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| 20110010860 | Adjustable Bed Base Having Vibrating Motor In Pocket - An adjustable bed ( | 01-20-2011 |
Joel Grimes, Vadnais Heights, MN US
Joel R. Grimes, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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| 20120128456 | Z-Bar Linkage for Wheel Loader Machines - An improved Z-bar linkage for wheel loader machines for maneuvering an implement such as a bucket or pallet forks may include lift arms pivotally connected between an end frame of the machine and the implement, a tilt link pivotally connected between the implement and a tilt lever that is pivotally connected between the tilt link and the lift arms. Lift cylinders may rotate the lift arms to raise and lower the implement, and a tilt cylinder may drive the tilt lever and tilt link to rotate the implement between a dump position and a racked position. Ratios of the lengths of these kinematic elements are provided such that the good performance with one implement, such as bucket, does not result in poor performance with another implement, such as the pallet forks. | 05-24-2012 |
John Grimes, Wellington, FL US
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| 20100089016 | Aquatic Weed Harvester - An aquatic weed harvester includes an open frame and a tubular mesh harvesting material that is secured to the open frame via a series of hooks disposed about the harvesting frame. The frame can be secured to a bow of a floatable structure or vessel via a variety of configurations, such as a pair of mounting channels or a rotating frame assembly. The rotating frame assembly allows the user to rotate the harvester between an in use orientation and a stored orientation. When placed in a stored orientation, the harvester opening is rotated upwards aiding the user in sealing the harvesting bag. The vessel preferably is designed having a split bow, where the weed harvester is positioned between the two bow extensions. | 04-15-2010 |
Kevin Lloyd Grimes, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20090046855 | Method and apparatus for caching access information for faster digital cable tuning - A method and apparatus is presented for providing faster tuning of a digital television channel. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a digital television receiver including a tuner, at least one demodulator, a detachable security module such as a point of deployment (POD) module, a transport demultiplexer, and a microprocessor having a cache or memory device for storing “conditional access program map table” (CA_PMT) information. The cache or memory device is used to store the CA_PMT for each channel, so that upon a channel change requested by a user, the receiver may extract the stored CA_PMT from the cache rather than wait for the full program map table (PMT) to be transmitted by the broadcaster (see FIG. | 02-19-2009 |
Kevin Lloyd Grimes, Fishers, IN US
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| 20090153747 | Pre-Processing of Descrambling Data to Reduce Channel-Change Time - This invention discloses an apparatus and a method for receiving a plurality of encrypted digital video, audio and data that require an encryption key to decode before utilizing. Specifically the invention is directed toward devices such as cable and digital broadcast satellite systems that transmit multiple channel information to receivers that provide users access to the multiple channels upon particular channel selection. Such channel selection requires decrypting and formatting a new data stream through a time consuming electronic process. The invention described herein reduces channel change time, by monitoring de-scrambled data in the background, prior to a user selecting a new channel. Digital broadcast data contain input de-scrambling control words required for the decoding of N-bit de-scrambling keys for each of a multiplicity of digital data streams available. Storing the data control words or the N-bit descramble keys reduces subsequent retrieval decoding time. However, utilizing the control words to descramble the N-bit de-scrambling keys and then storing the N-bit de-scrambling keys, typically yields the greatest gain in reducing channel change time. | 06-18-2009 |
Mark Francis Grimes, Cypress, TX US
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| 20080203734 | Wellbore rig generator engine power control - A system for controlling power load to a rig engine of a wellbore rig, the system including a controller for controlling a rig engine, a sensor for sensing the exhaust temperature of a rig engine, the sensor in communication with the controller for providing to the controller signals indicative of the exhaust temperature, and the controller maintaining power load to the rig engine based on said exhaust temperature. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 08-28-2008 |
| 20110074165 | Welbore Rig Generator Engine Power Control - A system for controlling power load to a rig engine of a wellbore rig. The system includes a controller for controlling the rig engine, a sensor for sensing the exhaust temperature of the rig engine, the sensor in communication with the controller for providing to the controller signals indicative of the exhaust temperature. The controller maintains the power load to the rig engine based on the exhaust temperature. | 03-31-2011 |
Mark J. Grimes, Delray Beach, FL US
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| 20090159191 | System including integrated RFID programmer - An RFID applicator system including an integrated RFID programmer for programming RFID labels prior to affixing the labels to items. The system may also include an integrated printer for printing on the RFID labels prior to affixing the labels to items. A remote device for controlling the programmer is also provided. | 06-25-2009 |
Maureen A. Grimes, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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| 20090277799 | Efficient Production of Fuels - Liquid phase processes for producing fuel in a reactor comprising the step of combining at least one oxidizable reactant with liquid water and at least one electrolyte to form a mixture and conducting a fuel-producing reaction in the presence of an electron transfer material, wherein the mixture permits the movement or transport of ions and electrons to facilitate the efficient production of the fuel. An alternative embodiment produces fuel in an electrochemical cell, the reaction characterized by an overall thermodynamic energy balance according to the half-cell reactions occurring at the anode and cathode. Energy generated and/or required by the system components is directed according to the thermodynamic requirements of the half-cell reactions, thereby realizing improved fuel production efficiency. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090277800 | Efficient Production of Hydrogen - A liquid phase process for producing hydrogen gas in a reactor comprising the step of combining at least one oxidizing reactant with liquid water and at least one alkaline electrolyte to form a mixture having a pH, wherein the pH of the mixture is substantially maintained at a value of about 10.5 or greater and conducting a reaction in the presence of an electron transfer material that permits the movement of electrons. An alternative method produces hydrogen gas from a reaction in an electrochemical cell, the reaction characterized by an overall thermodynamic energy balance and half-cell reactions occurring at each of an anode and cathode. Energy transfers, such as thermal and electric, are analyzed and controlled in order to satisfy the thermodynamic energy balance of the reaction for efficient hydrogen production. | 11-12-2009 |
Michael Grimes, Boca Raton, FL US
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| 20120014569 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SLIM TYPE FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION DEVICE - A mobile slim type fingerprint recognition device has a hand held housing and a light emitting sensor operatively connected to the housing. The light emitting sensor has a transparent insulating layer. A transparent electrode layer overlays the transparent insulating layer. A luminescence layer overlays the transparent electrode layer and a stray light shield layer overlays the luminescence layer. The luminescence layer and the electrode layer are configured such that an electric field can be generated between an object to be imaged and the transparent electrode layer. | 01-19-2012 |
Michael R. Grimes, Saline, MI US
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| 20090187306 | CONTROL MODULE WITH FLEXIBLE SENSOR INPUTS - A control module includes a sensor input, a discrete signal control module and a processor. The sensor input receives a sensor signal. The discrete signal control module includes a discrete signal input and selectively generates a digital signal based on the sensor signal. A processor includes a time-based input, a digital signal input, and an analog input. The time-based input and the analog input are in communication with the sensor input. The digital signal input is in communication with the discrete signal control module. The processor selectively receives one of the sensor signal and the digital signal via one of the time-based input, the digital signal input and the analog input. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100072942 | CONTROL MODULE FOR DYNAMIC OPERATION OF A POWER INVERTER USING AN APPLICATION SPECIFIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Systems and apparatus are provided for a control module for operating an inverter in a vehicle. A control module comprises a first circuit card assembly and a microprocessor mounted on the first circuit card assembly. The microprocessor is configured to determine a phase modulation command for a first motor phase and determine a modulation criterion for the inverter. An integrated circuit is communicatively coupled to the microprocessor. The integrated circuit is configured to generate a first modulation signal based on the phase modulation command and the modulation criterion and generate a second modulation signal based on the phase modulation command and the modulation criterion. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100083936 | Target wheel position detection systems - A control module for a vehicle includes a time recording module that stores timestamps that correspond to each of N teeth of a target wheel of the vehicle in memory. N is an integer. A position module generates M angular positions based on the timestamps. M is an integer greater than one. Each of the M angular positions corresponds to a space between adjacent ones of the N teeth. A position estimator determines position of the target wheel based on the M positions. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100088010 | METHOD AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ENGINE FUNCTION BASED ON CRAKSHAFT ACCELERATION - A method and control system for controlling an engine includes an instantaneous crankshaft acceleration determining module determining an instantaneous crankshaft acceleration. An engine parameter adjustment module adjusts an engine parameter in response to the instantaneous crankshaft acceleration. | 04-08-2010 |
Pamela A Grimes, Stafford, VA US
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| 20100213098 | Gift pail kit - The gift pail kit allows a user to create a personalized gift package without the need for special creative or artistic talents. The kit includes a container (pail), shred packing material, facial expression transfer stickers, a hairpiece, a gift label, a note card and an instruction booklet. As presently contemplated, the pail will be offered in seven different hair color choices. The shred material may be colored to match the hair color. The pails may be offered in various sizes, and the kit will be fabricated from recyclable and eco-friendly materials. | 08-26-2010 |
Patrick Grimes, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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| 20110226006 | Carbon Dioxide Capture and Mitigation of Carbon Dioxide Emissions - The present invention describes methods and systems for extracting, capturing, reducing, storing, sequestering, or disposing of carbon dioxide (CO | 09-22-2011 |
Patrick Grimes, Reno, NV US
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| 20080295389 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN EMULSIFIED FUEL - A method for manufacturing an emulsifier package is disclosed. The method comprises blending a flow of fuel soluble product, a flow of stabilizer, and a flow of water in a mixing vessel to form a mixture. Mixing the mixture in the mixing vessel and recirculating the mixture through the mixing vessel. Lastly, shearing the mixture with a shearing device at a rate of about 27,500 shears per second to about 87,500 shears per second. A method for manufacturing an aqueous fuel emulsion is also disclosed. | 12-04-2008 |
Patrick G. Grimes, Scotch Plains, NJ US
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| 20090266717 | Hydrogen Production Using Electrochemical Reforming and Electrolyte Regeneration - A process, preferably continuous, for producing hydrogen gas comprising contacting in the liquid phase at least one oxidizable organic substance in the presence of a mixture comprising at least one conductive catalyst and an aqueous alkaline carbonate electrolyte, wherein at least one bicarbonate composition produced by reaction of the electrolyte is regenerated and the at least one oxidizable organic substance comprises a oxygenated hydrocarbon, for example methanol and/or dimethyl ether. In a preferred embodiment the alkaline electrolyte is regenerated using steam. Various advantageous reaction schemes are described, utilizing, e.g., co-current and countercurrent stream flow and alternative tower sequence arrangements. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090277799 | Efficient Production of Fuels - Liquid phase processes for producing fuel in a reactor comprising the step of combining at least one oxidizable reactant with liquid water and at least one electrolyte to form a mixture and conducting a fuel-producing reaction in the presence of an electron transfer material, wherein the mixture permits the movement or transport of ions and electrons to facilitate the efficient production of the fuel. An alternative embodiment produces fuel in an electrochemical cell, the reaction characterized by an overall thermodynamic energy balance according to the half-cell reactions occurring at the anode and cathode. Energy generated and/or required by the system components is directed according to the thermodynamic requirements of the half-cell reactions, thereby realizing improved fuel production efficiency. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090277800 | Efficient Production of Hydrogen - A liquid phase process for producing hydrogen gas in a reactor comprising the step of combining at least one oxidizing reactant with liquid water and at least one alkaline electrolyte to form a mixture having a pH, wherein the pH of the mixture is substantially maintained at a value of about 10.5 or greater and conducting a reaction in the presence of an electron transfer material that permits the movement of electrons. An alternative method produces hydrogen gas from a reaction in an electrochemical cell, the reaction characterized by an overall thermodynamic energy balance and half-cell reactions occurring at each of an anode and cathode. Energy transfers, such as thermal and electric, are analyzed and controlled in order to satisfy the thermodynamic energy balance of the reaction for efficient hydrogen production. | 11-12-2009 |
Paul Grimes, Houston, TX US
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| 20110277992 | Systems and methods for enhanced recovery of hydrocarbonaceous fluids - A method for enhanced recovery of hydrocarbonaceous fluids, the method including the steps of connecting each of a plurality of wellbores together in fluid communication with a machined flow path, providing a surface fluid to the flow path, and generating an electrical field within the flow path to cause an electrochemical reaction to produce a gas from the fluid, such that the gas mixes with hydrocarbonaceous fluids and increases pressure within at least one of the plurality of wellbores, the flow path, and combinations thereof, thereby enhancing recovery of the hydrocarbonaceous fluid. | 11-17-2011 |
Paul A. Grimes, Wichita, KS US
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| 20080245357 | OUTDOOR GRILL WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MODULAR COOKING ASSEMBLIES - An outdoor grill ( | 10-09-2008 |
Rich Grimes, Orlando, FL US
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| 20080265046 | TANKLESS WATER HEATER HOT WATER RETURN SYSTEM - A tankless return hot water return system to facilitate whole-house or whole-building hot water return recirculation used in conjunction with tankless water heaters. The system is designed to compensate for tankless head losses and to protect the tankless heat exchanger. The system has a hot water return by-pass for heat exchanger protection. The invention utilizes the tankless water heater as the heating source for the hot water return and eliminates the need and use of tank-type water heaters for tankless hot water return recirculation. The system is self-contained with built-in temperature sensing and does not require any auxiliary controls, sensors, switches, timing mechanisms or remote activation. The system is energy efficient and water conservative. | 10-30-2008 |
Richard Grimes, Durham, NC US
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| 20100196321 | COMPOUNDS - The present invention features compounds of Formula (I) and (Ia), pharmaceutical compositions and use in the treatment of viral disease: | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110224211 | Anti-Viral Compounds, Compositions, And Methods Of Use - Disclosed are compounds, stereoisomers, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, their preparation, use, and compositions thereof for treating an infection mediated at least in part by a virus in the Flaviviridae family of viruses. | 09-15-2011 |
Richard Martin Grimes, Durham, NC US
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| 20110152237 | Chemical Compounds - Disclosed are compounds of Formula III. Also disclosed are salts of the compounds, pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds or salts, and methods for treating HCV infection by administration of the compounds or salts. | 06-23-2011 |
Robert Grimes, Apex, NC US
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| 20120092826 | COLLAR FOR ELECTRICALLY GROUNDING A HEAT SINK FOR A COMPUTER COMPONENT - To reduce the impedance of the ground path from a heat sink to a ground pad on a printed circuit board, and thus reduce electromagnetic interference, an electrically conductive collar is arranged around an opening in the heat sink. The electrically conductive collar may include an internal extension, such that the internal extension abuts the conducting member passed through the electrically conductive collar and the opening in the heat sink to electrically ground the heat sink to the ground pad on the printed circuit board. | 04-19-2012 |
Roger Grimes, Fall City, WA US
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| 20090299702 | Systems and Methods of Limiting Contact Penetration in Numerical Simulation of Non-linear Structure Response - Systems and methods of limiting contact penetration in numerical simulation of non-linear structure response using implicit finite element analysis are described. According to one aspect, a finite element analysis (FEA) model of a structure is defined as a number of nodes and elements based on geometry and material properties of the structure. A time-marching analysis of the FEA model is then performed. The time-marching analysis results contain a number of solutions of non-linear structure response at respective time steps. Solution at each time step requires at least one iteration to compute. Non-linear structure response is determined in the following manner: 1) determining a search direction; 2) calculating a contact penetration parameter in the search direction; and 3) finding a minimum energy imbalance location along the search direction as a solution which is further restricted by the CPP such that contact penetration of the structure is substantially limited. | 12-03-2009 |
Ronald R. Grimes, Provo, UT US
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| 20120061182 | Multi-Positional Articulating Hinge with Internal Stops and Remote Actuation and Methods for Manufacturing the Same - An indexing hinge may be used with ladders and the like and provides stops at various indexed locations using radially-moving indexing pins. The indexing structure is contained within the hinge body substantially without projecting elements other than one or more indexing rods used to actuate the internal indexing mechanism. | 03-15-2012 |
Scott David Grimes, Richmond, VA US
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| 20090048931 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING RELATED ACCOUNTS - The present application relates to a system and method for managing a plurality of accounts. A plurality of accounts is provided, with each account being associated with a customer. Account activity information associated with at least one action regarding one of the plurality of accounts is received at a first predetermined frequency. The received account activity information is analyzed, and at least one term of another account amongst the plurality of accounts is modified based upon a result of the analysis at a second predetermined frequency. | 02-19-2009 |
Stephen Grimes, Scarsdale, NY US
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| 20110206742 | IMMUNOTHERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - A safe and effective vaccine to prevent, slow, halt or reverse progression of Alzheimer's disease in human patients is disclosed. The vaccine includes Aβ1-42 or an beta amyloid self epitope (e.g. Aβ1-15, or other 7-mer or 15-mer peptide epitopes derived from Aβ1-42) conjugated to an immunogenic carrier (e.g. DT) formulated in a water-in-oil Th2-biased adjuvant/delivery system. | 08-25-2011 |
Stephen Grimes, Key Biscayne, FL US
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| 20110117108 | TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF CANCEROUS AND PRE-CANCEROUS CONDITIONS OF THE LIVER, LUNG AND ESOPHAGUS - The invention relates to the treatment and/or prevention of cancerous and/or, precancerous conditions of the liver, lung and esophagus by actively and/or passively immunizing a patient against the peptide hormone gastrin and/or a gastrin receptor, e.g., the CCK-B/gastrin receptor. The immunizations of the invention may be employed as a monotherapy, an adjunctive therapy, or as part of a combination therapy. | 05-19-2011 |
Steve Grimes, Westerville, OH US
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| 20100074803 | BUFFY COAT SEPARATOR FLOAT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A tube and float system for use in separation and axial expansion of the buffy coat includes a transparent or semi-transparent, flexible sample tube and a rigid separator float having a specific gravity intermediate that of red blood cells and plasma. The float includes a main body portion of reduced diameter to provide a clearance gap between the inner wall of the sample tube and the float. One or more protrusions on the main body portion serve to support the flexible tube. During centrifugation, the centrifugal force causes the diameter of the flexible tube to expand and permit density-based axial movement of the float in the tube. The float further includes a pressure relief system to alleviate pressure build up in the trapped red blood cell blood fraction below the float, thereby preventing red blood cells from being forced into the annular gap containing the buffy coat layers. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110165672 | BUFFY COAT SEPARATOR FLOAT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A tube and float system for use in separation and axial expansion of the buffy coat includes a transparent or semi-transparent, flexible sample tube and a rigid separator float having a specific gravity intermediate that of red blood cells and plasma. The float includes a main body portion of reduced diameter to provide a clearance gap between the inner wall of the sample tube and the float. One or more protrusions on the main body portion serve to support the flexible tube. During centrifugation, the centrifugal force causes the diameter of the flexible tube to expand and permit density-based axial movement of the float in the tube. The float further includes a pressure relief system to alleviate pressure build up in the trapped red blood cell blood fraction below the float, thereby preventing red blood cells from being forced into the annular gap containing the buffy coat layers. | 07-07-2011 |
Thomas Edward Grimes, Austin, TX US
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| 20090190346 | MULTIPARAMETER STAGE LIGHTING APPARATUS WITH GRAPHICAL OUTPUT - A multiparameter stage lighting apparatus is provided comprising a lamp housing, which may include a plurality of sets of light emitting diodes, each set of light emitting diodes having a plurality of colors, the plurality of sets of light emitting diodes forming an additive color mixing system. The multiparameter stage lighting apparatus may further include a plurality of pie shaped light emitting circuit boards, one light emitting circuit board for each set of the plurality of sets of light emitting diodes, each set of the plurality of sets of light emitting diodes mounted to its respective light emitting circuit board. The multiparameter stage lighting apparatus may further include a plurality of light emitting diode signaling circuit boards, one for each of the plurality of pie shaped light emitting circuit boards. Each of the plurality of light emitting diode signaling circuit boards may be connected to its corresponding pie shaped light emitting circuit boards by a corresponding one of a plurality of multiconductor cables. | 07-30-2009 |
Toby Grimes, Miami Gardens, FL US
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| 20120040574 | AQUATIC SPORT BOARD - An aquatic sport board includes a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion is coupled to the top portion by a first side portion and a second side potion. The first portion and the second portion taper inward towards a front portion and a rear portion of the top and bottom portions. Recessed areas are situated on the top portion and extend inward towards the bottom portion. A plurality of sections is situated between the top portion and the bottom portion. Each section in the plurality of sections is sealed off from one another. | 02-16-2012 |
Victor Jodean Grimes, Tempe, AZ US
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| 20080300933 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING STRATEGIC SOURCING AND VENDOR MANAGEMENT - A system and method for facilitating consistent management of a repeatable procurement process within an organization is disclosed. The system enables various members of the organization to follow a set of defined core processes to engage stakeholders by understanding the stakeholder's business and building a trusted advisor relationship. Further, the core processes define an analysis stage that includes an opportunity assessment, development of a strategic plan, development of a commodity profile, and finalizing a sourcing plan. Sourcing includes obtaining sponsorship, assembling a sourcing team, selecting suppliers for an RFP, and selecting a supplier based on a proposal. The core process for performing negotiations and contracting includes developing a negotiation strategy, performing the negotiation, selecting suppliers, and obtaining funding. | 12-04-2008 |
William Robert Grimes, Kent, WA US
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| 20100030581 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AND SHIPPING AN ITEM IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT - A method for assembling and shipping an item using a security cleared space connected to a port authority, comprising the steps of: leasing the security cleared space to a user; obtaining at least one component for assembly of the at least one item; assembling the at least one component in the security cleared space; screening at least one person for entry to the security cleared space; readying the assembled item for shipment to a destination by entering data related to the assembled item into a processor with computer instructions that direct the processor to move the assembled item to a designated storage area or to an aircraft for shipment. A method for receiving an assembled item and disassembling the item into components for storage or shipment is also contemplated. | 02-04-2010 |