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Andrew W. Gunter, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20100155339 | POINT-OF-USE SOLAR POWERED WATER DISINFECTION DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED CUSTOM WATER STORAGE CONTAINER - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for a solar and/or AC current powered water disinfection system that is sized for portable use and is specifically tailored for use in under-developed areas of the world or in areas where natural disasters have occurred. Embodiments herein disclosed provide for a system that utilizes an ultraviolet light that is operatively coupled to a pump, inverter, battery, and a charge converter that is adapted for use with a solar panel or AC current. The system is placed into a storage container, or the like, and the water in the storage container is pumped through the ultraviolet light, which kills most waterborne, water-washed, and water-based diseases. | 06-24-2010 |
Charles E. Gunter, Mooresville, NC US
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| 20090255530 | APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A SOLAR PANEL AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THE MOUNTING APPARATUS - A support member for a solar panel is provided comprising a base member having first and second surfaces and first and second sides, the first surface defining a recess configured to receive the solar panel. The first side of the support member defines a first flange extending therefrom that is flush with the first surface of the base member and the second side of the support member defines a second flange extending therefrom that is flush with the second surface of the base member. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090290935 | Adjustable mold and associated method for making a drainage channel - Embodiments of the present invention allow for the manufacture of a number of drainage channels of different heights, widths, thicknesses, shapes, and slopes from only one mold or a greatly-reduced number of molds. In one embodiment, the drainage channel mold has an interior mold and an exterior mold. The exterior mold has two opposing sidewalls that can be placed at different distances apart from one another to vary the overall width of the drainage channel. The sidewalls can be independent of each other or they can be coupled to each other yet still allowed to be positioned at different distances apart. In one embodiment, the sidewalls are hingedly coupled to a base support mechanism. The mold also contains mold spacers that can be located between the interior mold and the exterior mold sidewalls to create different heights, widths, shapes, and slopes in the drainage channel walls formed by the adjustable mold. | 11-26-2009 |
Charles Earl Gunter, Mooresville, NC US
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| 20090272696 | FILTRATION AND DRAINAGE APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to apparatuses and methods for collecting, filtering, and/or draining fluid from a surface. For example, according to one embodiment, an apparatus is structured for positioning at least partially below the surface, and the apparatus comprises: (1) a core comprising a base portion and a plurality of fingers extending therefrom; and (2) a filter media comprising a plurality of polymer fibers structured so that the filter media is capable of filtering particles as small as approximately fifty microns from fluid flowing through the filter media, and wherein the filter media is disposed at least partially around the core so that together the core and the filter media define a flow channel, the flow channel being structured to drain fluid away from the surface. | 11-05-2009 |
Michael S. Gunter, Winston-Salem, NC US
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| 20080308383 | Bottled water distribution method and bottle return apparatus - Method and apparatus for bottled beverage distribution. Apparatus includes bin, means for receiving bottles, sensor and receipt dispenser. Method of selling includes providing an inventory, assigning identification indicia, assigning first and second purchase prices and positioning apparatus for receiving, storing and dispensing receipt. Method of distributing includes delivering to a first location water bottles, positioning at a second location a receiving, storing and receipt dispensing apparatus, and retrieving empty bottles from the apparatus. Method of distributing includes creating an account, assigning a first amount charged for each bottle sold, assigning a second amount deducted from the first amount for each bottle received, delivering bottles and positioning a receiving, storing and receipt dispensing apparatus. Method of distributing includes delivering inventory of drinking water, transferring ownership of the inventory, invoicing for each bottle delivered and retrieving empty drinking water bottles from bottle return apparatus. | 12-18-2008 |
Suzanne A. Gunter, Concord, NC US
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| 20120130197 | QUALITY MEASUREMENTS REPORTING FOR PATIENT CARE - A method for assisting a caregiver to satisfy one or more quality measures includes: selecting a quality measure; presenting, by a medical device, a first requirement associated with the quality measure to the caregiver; identifying, by the medical device, when the first requirement is satisfied; presenting a second requirement associated with the quality measure to the caregiver; identifying when the second requirement is satisfied; and selecting a billing code associated with the quality measure. Additional quality measures and/or requirements can also be addressed. | 05-24-2012 |
Suzanne Abate Gunter, Concord, NC US
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| 20090275805 | ON DEMAND HELP/IN-SERVICE FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - The invention is a medical monitor including an electronic circuit configured to receive a signal from the physiological sensor. A microcomputer configured to process the signal from the physiological sensor generates a value representative of the physiological parameter. The microcomputer is also configured to cause the medical monitor to display an in-service help screen on a display on the medical monitor in response to a detection of a predetermined number of out of range values of the physiological parameter. The microcomputer can also be configured to process a second signal from a second sensor representative of a second parameter and the microcomputer configured to cause the medical monitor to display an in-service help screen on a display on the medical monitor in response to a detection of a predetermined number of out of range values of the second parameter. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090290719 | STETHOSCOPIC ASSEMBLY WITH RECORD/PLAYBACK FEATURE - A stethoscopic assembly includes a stethoscope having a chest piece interconnected to at least one earpiece, the chest piece having an acoustical sensor enabling patient sounds to be heard through the at least one earpiece. A microprocessor connected to the acoustical sensor of the stethoscope includes a buffer wherein sound data picked up from the microphone is stored in volatile memory for a predetermined time period. At least one user operable switch connected to the microprocessor enables selective capture of sound data for storage and playback, such as through at least one speaker. In some versions the acoustical sensor is releasable from the chest piece. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100022910 | RAPID ALLERGY TEST - A flexible and disposable allergen-containing patch is provided with markings transferable to the skin. The patch may also include piercing elements to become an all-in-one system. A reusable actuator enables a user with little training or experience to administer multiple test injections with the disposable patch. A scope allows magnified viewing of a test site after the skin test is provided, the scope incorporating the patch as a releasable component. An all-in-one applicator assembly that can be bent to fit a convex engagement surface of a rolling actuator is also provided. | 01-28-2010 |