Gurley, US
Austin R. Gurley, Auburn, AL US
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20150085390 | Incident and Reflective Mirror Array Focusing by Kinematic Function Control - An array of Fresnel reflectors is presented with an adjustable focus. The focus of the array is controlled by only a few mechanical parts and simple inputs. One preferred embodiment of this device is to collect sunlight and focus it onto a photovoltaic (PV) cell or a boiler, for the purpose of collecting solar energy. This solar collector, or heliostat, is easily adjusted so that it always directs the sun's rays onto the PV cell or boiler. | 03-26-2015 |
Don Gurley, Ladson, SC US
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20120298138 | PROCESS FOR CLEANING SURFACES USING DRY ICE - Metal surfaces may be cleaned using a dry ice (CO | 11-29-2012 |
20130105561 | DRY ICE CLEANING OF METAL SURFACES TO IMPROVE WELDING CHARACTERISTICS | 05-02-2013 |
Duncan Gurley, San Jose, CA US
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20090053837 | Wafer boat for semiconductor testing - In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a method and apparatus are provided for testing a wafer while the wafer is disposed in a wafer carrier. The test results can be utilized to adjust the manufacturing process and thereby increase processing yield. | 02-26-2009 |
Duncan Gurley, Cupertino, CA US
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20140189430 | SYSTEM, METHODS AND APPARATUS USING VIRTUAL APPLIANCES IN A SEMICONDUCTOR TEST ENVIRONMENT - In one embodiment, a semiconductor test control system includes a computer system having a plurality of hardware resources; a hypervisor installed on the computer system; and a test floor controller installed on the computer system. The hypervisor virtualizes the hardware resources and provides each of at least one virtual appliance with access to a respective virtual set of the hardware resources. Each virtual set of the hardware resources places its respective virtual appliance in controlling communication with at least a first aspect of a semiconductor test system, thereby enabling the respective virtual appliance to test a respective type of semiconductor device. The test floor controller is in controlling communication with i) at least a second aspect of the semiconductor test system, and ii) each of the at least one virtual appliance. | 07-03-2014 |
20150370248 | System, Methods and Apparatus Using Virtual Appliances in a Semiconductor Test Environment - In one embodiment, a semiconductor test control system includes a computer system having a plurality of hardware resources; a hypervisor installed on the computer system; and a test floor controller installed on the computer system. The hypervisor virtualizes the hardware resources and provides each of at least one virtual appliance with access to a respective virtual set of hardware resources. Each virtual set of hardware resources places its respective virtual appliance in controlling communication with at least a first aspect of a semiconductor test system, thereby enabling the respective virtual appliance to test a respective type of semiconductor device. The test floor controller is in controlling communication with i) at least a second aspect of the semiconductor test system, and ii) each of the at least one virtual appliance. | 12-24-2015 |
Duncan Gurley US
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20080235537 | System and method for electronic testing of multiple memory devices - A testing device may include a memory controller managing a transfer of data; and a plurality of interface boards. Each interface board includes a controller buffer. Each controller buffer transfers data between the memory controller and at least one memory module. The memory controller tests the at least one memory module. The testing device is operable to test the at least one memory module independent of an operating rate of the at least one memory module. The memory controller receives operating data of the at least one memory module. | 09-25-2008 |
20080235542 | Electronic testing device for memory devices and related methods - Described are an electronic testing device for memory devices and related methods. The testing device, comprises a memory controller managing a transfer of data and a controller buffer disposed within the memory controller. The controller buffer transfers data between the memory controller and a memory module. The memory controller tests the memory module. The testing device is operable to test the memory module independent of an operating rate of the memory module. The memory controller receives operating data of the memory module. | 09-25-2008 |
Duncan Packard Gurley, Cupertino, CA US
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20140002122 | Methods, Apparatus, and Systems for Contacting Semiconductor Dies that are Electrically Coupled to Test Access Interface Positioned in Scribe Lines of a Wafer | 01-02-2014 |
Gengxun K. Gurley, Peoria, IL US
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20090314860 | Z orifice feature for mechanically actuated fuel injector - A mechanically actuated electronically controlled fuel injector (MEUI) includes a first electrical actuator that controls the position of a spill valve, and a second electrical actuator to control pressure on a closing hydraulic surface associated with a directly operated nozzle check valve. The fuel injector is actuated via rotation of a cam to move a plunger to displace fuel from a fuel pumping chamber either to a spill passage, or at high pressure out of a nozzle outlet of the fuel injector for an injection event. The minimum controllable fuel injection quantity, especially as it relates to small closely coupled post injections following a large main injection, is accomplished by the inclusion of a Z orifice passage that maintains a fluid connection between a needle control chamber and the nozzle supply passage. The inclusion of the Z orifice passage slows the rate at which pressure drops in the needle control chamber to commence an injection event, but also hastens the rate at which pressure builds in the needle control chamber to end an injection event. The result is a smaller post injection quantity and, if desired, a longer, shorter or same dwell time between injection events. | 12-24-2009 |
Gengxun K. Gurley, Hutto, TX US
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20160047489 | PLATE MICROVALVE WITH IMPROVED SEALING MECHANISM - A microvalve includes a first plate having a surface, a recessed region provided within the surface, a fluid port provided within the recessed region, and a sealing structure extending about the fluid port. A second plate defines a non-movable portion and a movable portion, a surface of the non-movable portion abutting the surface of the first plate, the non-movable portion having first and second openings formed therethrough. The movable portion is formed within the first opening and has an axis, the movable portion defining a displaceable member connected to the non-movable portion by a convoluted spring formed in a second opening. The displaceable member is slidingly and axially movable within the first opening between a closed position, wherein the displaceable member cooperates with the sealing structure to prevent fluid communication through the fluid port, and an opened position, wherein the displaceable member does not cooperate with at least a portion of the sealing structure to prevent fluid communication through the fluid port. | 02-18-2016 |
20160047490 | ON-OFF MICROVALVE WITH IMPROVED SEALING MECHANISM - A microvalve includes a first plate having a surface, a recessed region provided within the surface, a fluid port provided within the recessed region, and a sealing structure extending about the fluid port. A second plate defines a non-movable portion and a movable portion formed within the first opening and having an axis. A surface of the non-movable portion abuts the surface of the first plate, the non-movable portion having first and second openings formed therethrough. The first opening has a notch formed in each of two longitudinally extending side walls thereof. The movable portion defines a displaceable member connected to the non-movable portion by a convoluted spring formed in a second opening. The displaceable member has a tab extending outwardly from each of two longitudinally extending side walls thereof, each tab positioned within one of the notches. The displaceable member is slidingly and axially movable within the first opening between a closed position, wherein the displaceable member cooperates with the sealing structure to prevent fluid communication through the fluid port, and an opened position, wherein the displaceable member does not cooperate with at least a portion of the sealing structure to prevent fluid communication through the fluid port. The notches define stop surfaces that limit travel of the displaceable member between the closed position and the open position. | 02-18-2016 |
20160047491 | THREE-PORT MICROVALVE WITH IMPROVED SEALING MECHANISM - A microvalve includes a first plate having an inner surface, a recessed region provided within the inner surface, a normally open fluid port and a normally closed fluid port provided within the recessed region. A first sealing structure extends about the normally open fluid port, and a second sealing structure extends about the normally closed fluid port. A second plate defines a non-movable portion and a movable portion. A surface of the non-movable portion abuts the inner surface of the first plate, the non-movable portion having an opening formed therethrough. The movable portion is formed within the opening, has an axis, and defines a displaceable member connected to the non-movable portion by a convoluted spring formed in the opening. The displaceable member is slidingly and axially movable within the opening between a first position, wherein the displaceable member cooperates with the second sealing structure to prevent fluid communication through the normally closed fluid port, and a second position, wherein the displaceable member does not cooperate with at least a portion of the second sealing structure to prevent fluid communication through the normally closed fluid port. | 02-18-2016 |
Gengxun Kara Gurley, Hutto, TX US
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20150153081 | CONTROL ELEMENT AND CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY - An arrangement includes a housing defining a first and second ports. A first passageway provides communication between the ports; a second passageway provides communication with the first port. An element is disposed in the housing and positioned by a balance of forces, the element is positionable to throttled positions for controlling flow through the first passageway in a first direction and to an open position to permit unrestricted flow in a second direction. A check valve is disposed in the second passageway for preventing flow therein from the first port when pressure in the first port is greater than pressure in the second port, and permitting flow through the second passageway to the first port when pressure in the first port is less than the pressure in the second port thereby affecting the balance of forces acting on the element so the element is urged toward the fully open position. | 06-04-2015 |
20150352604 | METHOD OF PREVENTING CLOGGING IN A MICROVALVE - A method of cleaning contaminants, including particulate contaminants, from a valve in a fluid system includes moving a valve flow control element of the valve from a first position to a second position in response to a change in a condition in the fluid system other than a change in superheat. | 12-10-2015 |
20160053916 | MICROVALVE HAVING A REDUCED SIZE AND IMPROVED ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE - A plate is adapted for use in a microvalve and includes a displaceable member configured for movement between a closed position, wherein the displaceable member prevents fluid communication through the microvalve, and an opened position, wherein the displaceable member does not prevent fluid communication through the microvalve. The displaceable member includes an elongated arm portion, a plurality of actuator ribs connected through a central spine to the elongated arm portion, and a hinge portion. The actuator ribs have a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having a first end and a second end, the second end of the first portion connected to the central spine, the second portion having a first end and a second end, the second end of the second portion connected to the central spine. A channel is formed in the plate. A plurality of elongated openings are formed in the plate and define the actuator ribs, each elongated opening having longitudinally extending side edges. One of the elongated openings separates each rib in the second portion of ribs from an adjacent rib or the plate. The channel and a longitudinally extending side edge of one of the elongated openings separate the second portion of the actuator ribs from the plate and define an electrical isolation region. | 02-25-2016 |
George Gurley, Kennett, MO US
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20090250188 | CONTINUOUS STEEL SLAB CASTER AND METHODS USING SAME - A steel slab caster having a mold with movable opposing mold faces, and methods of using the steel slab caster for casting steel slabs. The movable opposing mold faces may be laterally positioned with respect to each other in a predefined configuration. Molten steel may be introduced into the mold of the slab caster. The forces exerted by the molten metal on at least one of the opposing mold faces and/or the lateral positions of the opposing mold faces may be monitored during casting at locations on at least one of the movable mold faces. The position of the monitored mold face may be controlled during casting responsive to the monitored forces and/or monitored position. | 10-08-2009 |
Jason Gurley, Madison, AL US
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20100033339 | LOCAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A local positioning system uses at least one node to track a location of a mobile tag. The system measures flight times of signals communicated between the node and the tag to determine values indicative of the range of the tag from the node. If desired, the values may be filtered in an effort to increase the accuracy of the range estimation. As an example, a Kalman filtering algorithm may be used. Multiple antennas are used at both the node and the tag to provide more accurate range estimates and to determine when the tag is entering a dead zone where signals are blocked or attenuated by obstacles. | 02-11-2010 |
Jason S. Gurley, Madison, AL US
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20110232585 | Radial-shape wireless dog fence system and method - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Through improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base unit and the collar, errant measurement values are discounted in terms of their contribution to the current estimate of the dog's distance from the base unit. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base unit and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's distance from the base unit is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog. | 09-29-2011 |
20110298615 | Custom-shape wireless dog fence system and method - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. A virtual fence is defined around the containment area, as well as around optional exclusion zones within the containment area, during system set up through communication between the base units and a trackable device as the user walks around the desired border. Visualization software enables the user to verify that the location of the fence is as desired and that the system is operating properly using a computing device having a display screen. In use, the system employs improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base units and the collar to discount errant measurement values in terms of their contribution to the current calculation of the dog's location. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base units and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's location within a containment area is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog. | 12-08-2011 |
20140327542 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. A virtual fence is defined around the containment area, as well as around optional exclusion zones within the containment area, during system set up through communication between the base units and a trackable device as the user walks around the desired border. Visualization software enables the user to verify that the location of the fence is as desired and that the system is operating properly using a computing device having a display screen. In use, the system employs improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base units and the collar to discount errant measurement values in terms of their contribution to the current calculation of the dog's location. These filtering techniques, in combination with improved signal strength and antenna diversity in the communication between the base units and the collar, improve the accuracy and consistency with which the dog's location within a containment area is tracked so that unwanted corrections are not administered to the dog. | 11-06-2014 |
Jason Scott Gurley, Madison, AL US
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20110231023 | DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY - A door closer assembly is provided, including a valve regulating an amount of hydraulic fluid that flows through the valve. The amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve controls a force generated by the door closer assembly on a door. A first sensor measures an angular position of the door, and a second sensor measures an angular position of the valve. The angular position of the valve determines the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve. A controller controls the adjustment of the valve based on the angular position of the door and the angular position of the valve. | 09-22-2011 |
20110252597 | SELF-ADJUSTING DOOR CLOSER - A self-adjusting door closer is disclosed. The door closer is self powered and includes a control unit to intelligently control a valve within the door closer to vary the operating characteristics of the door closer as needed. The controller includes a position sensor to determine a position of the door, and at least one input switch to enable user selection of at least one door closer parameter for an installed door closer. The control circuitry is operable to set the valve in response to the user selection of the door closer parameters, and the position of the door, in order to control force exerted by the door closer on the door. A generator can be provided to provide electricity to power the controller and store power to operate the controller. | 10-20-2011 |
20110252598 | DOOR CLOSER WITH SELF-POWERED CONTROL UNIT - A door closer with a self-powered control unit is disclosed. The control unit for the door closer includes a drive gear configured to rotate in response to movement of a door, and a chain arranged to cooperate with the drive gear to produce linear motion in response to rotation of the drive gear. At least one gear creates rotational motion from the linear motion of the chain to turn a generator and generate electricity to power the control unit. In some embodiments, a set of clutch gears is disposed between the chain and the gear creating the rotational motion from the chain so that only one direction of the rotational motion is transferred to the generator in response to movement of the door in any direction. The control unit can additionally include a power management circuit to store energy from the generator. | 10-20-2011 |
20110254657 | DOOR CLOSER WITH TEACH MODE - A door closer with a teach mode is disclosed. The door closer that can be self powered and includes a control unit to intelligently control a valve within the door closer to vary the operating characteristics of the door closer as needed. The control unit includes a teach mode that can be invoked at installation time, or any other time, so that appropriate information can be stored in memory regarding an installation configuration, relative jamb position, swing (right or left handed) and other parameters. These values can be accessed by control circuitry in the controller for use in controlling the door closer during operation. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257790 | DOOR CLOSER WITH DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTABLE LATCH REGION PARAMETERS - A door closer with dynamically adjustable latch region parameters is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention include a door closer with a control unit to intelligently control a valve to vary the operating characteristics of the door closer as needed. The control unit can repeatedly determine whether a door has reached jamb upon closing. A setting or settings for the latch region of the door can be adjusted when the door does not reach jamb. These adjustments are such that the likelihood of the door reaching jamb upon closing is increased. Jamb successes can also be monitored, so that once there have been enough successful closes, settings can be adjusted to decrease the force on the door so that the latch region parameters are constantly adjusted for changing conditions to achieve closing success with the minimum closing force necessary. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257796 | DOOR CLOSER WITH CALIBRATION MODE - A door closer with an automated calibration mode is disclosed. The door closer that can be self powered and includes a control unit to intelligently control a valve within the door closer to vary the operating characteristics of the door closer as needed. The control unit includes a calibration mode that can be invoked to match the control unit to the mechanical door closer assembly. A plurality of positional values being output encoders coupled to an arm of the door closer and the motor for the valve can be determined. The positional values from the encoders and the positions that they indicate can then be stored in a memory within the controller for use during normal operation of the door closer. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257797 | DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY - A door closer comprises a piston cooperating with a rotating pinion. Upon rotation of the pinion in the door opening direction, the piston moves toward the second end of the housing forcing fluid from a second variable volume chamber through a passage to a first variable volume chamber and compressing a spring assembly for storing energy. The spring assembly urges the piston toward the first end of the housing for forcing fluid from the first variable volume chamber to the second variable volume chamber and rotating the pinion in the door closing direction. A controller controls the position of a valve in the passage based on the sensed angular position of a door and the position of the valve for determining the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve. | 10-20-2011 |
20130098311 | RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN BASE UNIT AND COLLAR - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Each of the base unit and the one collar include a temperature compensated crystal oscillator for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 04-25-2013 |
20130180469 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE BASE UNITS AND COLLAR - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. Each of the base units and the at least one collar includes a TCXO for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 07-18-2013 |
20140005842 | DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY | 01-02-2014 |
20140305383 | RADIAL-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN BASE UNIT AND COLLAR - A radial-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system includes a base unit and at least one collar, and is easy to set up and use. Each of the base unit and the one collar include a temperature compensated crystal oscillator for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 10-16-2014 |
20140318475 | CUSTOM-SHAPE WIRELESS DOG FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR FOR REDUCED CLOCK SPEED VARIATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE BASE UNITS AND COLLAR - A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. Each of the base units and the at least one collar includes a TCXO for reducing clock speed variation between the base and collar units, preferably to +/−5 ppm, to effectively eliminate communication errors between the base and collar units. | 10-30-2014 |
20140330436 | DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY - A door closer assembly is provided, including a valve regulating an amount of hydraulic fluid that flows through the valve. The amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve controls a force generated by the door closer assembly on a door. A first sensor measures an angular position of the door, and a second sensor measures an angular position of the valve. The angular position of the valve determines the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve. A controller controls the adjustment of the valve based on the angular position of the door and the angular position of the valve. | 11-06-2014 |
20150113876 | DOOR CLOSER ASSEMBLY - A door closer comprises a piston cooperating with a rotating pinion. Upon rotation of the pinion in the door opening direction, the piston moves toward the second end of the housing forcing fluid from a second variable volume chamber through a passage to a first variable volume chamber and compressing a spring assembly for storing energy. The spring assembly urges the piston toward the first end of the housing for forcing fluid from the first variable volume chamber to the second variable volume chamber and rotating the pinion in the door closing direction. A controller controls the position of a valve in the passage based on the sensed angular position of a door and the position of the valve for determining the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve. | 04-30-2015 |
Jerold P. Gurley, Middleburg Heights, OH US
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20150297268 | Constrained Motion Bone Screw Assembly - A bone screw assembly includes an anchor portion and a head portion, such as a rod-receiving portion, movably mounted to the anchor portion to allow for controlled angulation between the anchor portion and the head portion. The anchor portion is pivotable in one or more selected directions about an axis relative to the head portion. A restriction member, which may be a rod seat, prevents the anchor portion from pivoting in one or more different directions about another axis relative to the head portion and/or a spinal fixation element received in the head portion. The restriction member may be inserted in the head portion to control direction that the anchor portion pivots relative to the head portion. The restriction member may also serve as a compression member and/or rod seat for seating a spinal rod coupled to the bone screw assembly. | 10-22-2015 |
Jerold P. Gurley, Bay Village, OH US
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20110196431 | CONSTRAINED MOTION BONE SCREW ASSEMBLY - A bone screw assembly includes an anchor portion and a head portion, such as a rod-receiving portion, movably mounted to the anchor portion to allow for controlled angulation between the anchor portion and the head portion. The anchor portion is pivotable in one or more selected directions about an axis relative to the head portion. A restriction member, which may be a rod seat, prevents the anchor portion from pivoting in one or more different directions about another axis relative to the head portion and/or a spinal fixation element received in the head portion. The restriction member may be inserted in the head portion to control direction that the anchor portion pivots relative to the head portion. The restriction member may also serve as a compression member and/or rod seat for seating a spinal rod coupled to the bone screw assembly. | 08-11-2011 |
John Gurley, Lexington, KY US
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20110295206 | CENTRAL VENOUS ACCESS SYSTEM - A catheter system and method of use for re-establishing venous access near an occluded vessel. | 12-01-2011 |
20140142418 | OCCLUSION ACCESS SYSTEM - A catheter system for accessing the central venous system through an occlusion in the neck region. | 05-22-2014 |
20150182727 | OCCLUSION ACCESS SYSTEM - A catheter system for accessing the central venous system through an occlusion in the neck region. | 07-02-2015 |
John C. Gurley, Lexington, KY US
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20110082373 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE DETECTION OF CARDIOPULMONARY DEFECTS - A diagnostic system for detecting a right-to-left cardiopulmonary shunt in a patient. The system includes at least one Doppler ultrasound transducer, a transducer housing, a transducer housing placement device to affix the Doppler ultrasound transducer housing over a peripheral blood vessel, and a control system configured to receive and process the echoes and transform the echoes into data indicative of the presence or absence of a bubbles within the peripheral blood vessel, thereby determining whether or not the patient has a right-to-left cardiopulmonary shunt. A method of detecting a right-to-left cardiopulmonary shunt in a patient is also provided. | 04-07-2011 |
Kenneth S. Gurley, Windermere, FL US
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20120012690 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MATRIX OF EXPLOSIVE CELLS - A matrix of explosive cells can include plural explosive cells formed in an array in a common substrate. Each cell can be formed as a recess filled with explosive material. An ignition device has an addressable ignition source for each cell. This matrix can be used in combination with a projectile guidance system. The projectile guidance system includes an antenna, a transceiver and a control processor. A method of guiding a projectile can include firing a projectile at a target, tracking the projectile and the target, determining a desired change in a flight path of the projectile, transmitting guidance commands to effect the desired change in the projectile's flight path to the projectile, receiving the guidance commands onboard the projectile and selectively igniting an explosive cell in a matrix of addressable explosive cells contained in a common substrate using the guidance commands. | 01-19-2012 |
20130257473 | LONG-LIFE POWER SOURCE, LONG-LIFE EMBEDDED STRUCTURE SENSOR, REMOTE LONG-LIFE FLUID MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM, LONG-LIFE OFF-GRID ENCLOSED SPACE PROXIMITY CHANGE DETECTOR, SURFACE-MOUNT ENCRYPTION DEVICE WITH VOLATILE LONG-LIFE KEY STORAGE AND VOLUME INTRUSION RESPONSE, AND PORTABLE ENCRYPTED DATA STORAGE WITH VOLATILE LONG-LIFE KEY STORAGE AND VOLUME INTRUSION RESPONSE - A long-life embedded structure sensor, remote long-life fluid measurement and analysis system, long-life off-grid enclosed space proximity change detector, surface-mount encryption device with volatile long-life key storage and volume intrusion response, and a portable encrypted data storage with volatile long-life key storage and volume intrusion response are provided to be powered by and equipped with a long-life power source that can provide operative power for at least a twenty year duration. | 10-03-2013 |
Kevin Gurley, Effingham, IL US
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20080302518 | Flat tube heat exchanger - A flat tube heat exchanger is provided including a first flat side and a second flat side opposite the first flat side joined together by two opposing sides. At least one internal partition defines a flow duct within the interior of the heat exchanger. A bend is provided in the plane substantially defined by the first flat side. | 12-11-2008 |
Larry Gurley, Semmes, AL US
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20100077897 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SEEDS FOR POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON MANUFACTURE - An apparatus for manufacturing seeds for polycrystalline silicon manufacture by cutting a silicon rod in an axial direction into at least one plate-like member, and cutting at least one of the silicon plate-like member lengthwise into seeds that are square in cross section, that includes a table which mounts the silicon rod or at least one of the plate-like member, a pair of end-face supporting members which support the silicon rod or at least one of the plate-like member by pressing both end faces thereof in the axial direction, and a cutting blade which cuts the silicon rod or at least one of the plate-like member in the axial direction, in addition the end-face supporting members includes comb-like grooves that allow the cutting blade to pass through. | 04-01-2010 |
Larry Gurley, Theodore, AL US
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20140270933 | MECHANICAL SEED COUPLING - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of manufacturing silicon seed rod in which two silicon seeds are joined into one long silicon seed rod by mechanical coupling. A mechanical seed coupler is a body in having an outer wall, an upper surface with an upper aperture, a lower surface with a lower aperture, and an inner wall surrounding an inner space. The mechanical seed couple can be of a shape including a cylinder shape, an elliptical tube shape, a rectangular tube shape and a square tube shape. Furthermore the mechanical seed coupler can be of unitary construction, made from one solid piece of material, or it can be composed of subparts. | 09-18-2014 |
Marcus E. Gurley, Sanford, FL US
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20150343249 | FOAM PIT ASSEMBLY - A foam pit assembly includes a platform defining a foam pit opening and plurality of platform trampoline openings adjacent thereto. A plurality of platform trampolines extends across the platform trampoline openings. A framework assembly carries the platform and surrounds the foam pit opening defining a lower level thereof below the platform and above an underlying surface. First and second foam pit trampolines connect to the framework assembly and extend across the lower level of the foam pit opening. A wire rope run connects to the framework assembly and extends across the lower level of the foam pit opening, the wire rope run extending between, and connecting to, adjacent edges of the first and second foam pit trampolines. | 12-03-2015 |
Marcus E. Gurley, Lake Mary, FL US
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20140128224 | TRAMPOLINE ARENA - A trampoline arena includes a framework assembly having a plurality of frame elements defining an outwardly sloping outer wall, and a deck, a plurality of voids being defined between the framework elements. The arena also includes a plurality of trampolines connected to the frame elements along peripheries thereof and extending across the plurality of voids to further define the outwardly sloping outer wall and deck, and a padding assembly including a plurality of pads overlying the frame elements and the peripheries of the trampolines. | 05-08-2014 |
20140162847 | TRAMPOLINE ARENA - A trampoline arena includes a framework assembly having a plurality of frame elements defining an outwardly sloping outer wall, and a deck, a plurality of voids being defined between the framework elements. The arena also includes a plurality of trampolines connected to the frame elements along peripheries thereof and extending across the plurality of voids to further define the outwardly sloping outer wall and deck, and a padding assembly including a plurality of pads overlying the frame elements and the peripheries of the trampolines. | 06-12-2014 |
Rodney Ali Gurley, Houston, TX US
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20140203159 | Grasp/Portable Technology Device Handler - The Grasp/Portable Technology Device Handler is a tool designed to enable easier handling/usage of portable technology devices such as tablets, E-readers, etc., through the utilization of the four-finger gripper, while additionally offering shock absorption for the devices should they be accidentally be dropped, banged, etc. This manual technology is unique due to a fusion design that not only maximizes operation-ability but simultaneously provides much needed device protection. | 07-24-2014 |
Thomas D. Gurley, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120095311 | COEXISTENCE OF MULTIPLE RADIOS IN A MEDICAL DEVICE - A handheld diabetes management device having a plurality of communication modules for communicating with a plurality of medical devices via a shared antenna or multiple antennas, where the handheld diabetes management device includes a first communication module, a second communication module, and an arbitration module. The first communication module selectively communicates in a first frequency band with an insulin infusion pump external to the handheld diabetes management device via a first antenna using a first wireless communication protocol. The second communication module selectively communicates in the first frequency band with a continuous glucose monitor external to the handheld diabetes management device via a second antenna or the first antenna using a second wireless communication protocol. The arbitration module grants permission to communicate to the first communication module and denies permission to communicate to the second communication module when the first and second communication modules request permission to communicate concurrently. | 04-19-2012 |
Virginia F. Gurley, Boulder, CO US
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20110143326 | System for circadian rhythm monitor with synchrony and activity planning - A personal health system which includes a suitable Core Body Temperature (CBT) monitor that can be worn for all or part of a 24 hour day and collect continuous CBT data. The CBT data is collected and compared to determine circadian desynchrony. A conveniently carried or worn processor/display unit, in communication with the CBT monitor, algorithmically determines activity types and activity timing based on the collected CBT data to improve synchrony. The activities and when to perform them are displayed to the user. | 06-16-2011 |
20110144528 | System for circadian rhythm monitor with synchrony and activity planning - A personal health system which includes a suitable Core Body Temperature (CBT) monitor that can be worn for all or part of a 24 hour day and collect continuous CBT data. The CBT data is collected and compared to determine circadian desynchrony. A conveniently carried or worn processor/display unit, in communication with the CBT monitor, algorithmically determines activity types and activity timing based on the collected CBT data to improve synchrony. The activities and when to perform them are displayed to the user. | 06-16-2011 |