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Bradley Spencer Hardin, Solana Beach, CA US
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| 20110260533 | Sustainable Modular Structure Powered by Green Energy - A sustainable structure is provided that is powered by a rechargeable battery that is charged by alternating wind and solar energy generators. | 10-27-2011 |
Brian E. Hardin, Stanford, CA US
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| 20100307571 | Using energy relay dyes to increase light absorption in dye-sensitized solar cells - Improved efficiency for dye-sensitized solar cells is provided using a combination of dyes that have distinct roles—a sensitizing dye and an energy relay dye. The sensitizing dye is disposed on the surface of a photo-electrode, and is capable of absorbing incident radiation and of transferring charge at the photo-electrode surface. The energy relay dye is disposed in the electrolyte of the solar cell. The energy relay dye is capable of absorbing incident radiation and is capable of non-radiative energy transfer to the sensitizing dye. The energy relay dye need not be capable of direct charge transfer at the photo-electrode surface. We have found that the presence of such an energy relay dye can significantly increase solar cell efficiency compared to conventional dye-sensitized solar cell approaches having the dye (or dyes) all adsorbed to the photo-electrode surface. In an experiment, a 26% increase in power conversion efficiency was obtained when using an energy relay dye (PTCDI) with an organic sensitizing dye (TT1). | 12-09-2010 |
Brian M. Hardin, Bermuda Dunes, CA US
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| 20120076941 | Compositions and Methods for Coloration and/or Staining of Galvanized metal Surfaces - An aqueous liquid solution containing soluble salts of coloring metals—particularly manganese and ferric iron along with a sugar source and fulvic and/or humic acid can be readily applied to galvanized metal surfaces impart a natural color tone to such surfaces. In this manner the visibility manmade structures like fences and guardrails is quickly and easily reduced and readily blended into the natural background. The liquid solution can be readily sprayed on galvanized surfaces. When the ambient temperature is warm natural color will develop two-three weeks. | 03-29-2012 |
Chad Hardin, Lakewood, WA US
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| 20100325643 | INTEGRATION OF DISPARATE APPLICATIONS ON A NETWORK - A system is implementable in a network including a plurality of electronic devices coupled to each other via a communication medium. The system includes a first mobile agent object executable on an electronic device of the plurality and operable to perform a first operation on a data set. A second mobile agent object is executable on an electronic device of the plurality and operable to perform a second operation on a data set. A composition object is operable to enable the first mobile agent object to provide the data set to the second mobile agent object if the first mobile agent object and second mobile agent object are executing on the same electronic device of the plurality. At least one bridging object is operable to enable the first mobile agent object to provide the data set to the second mobile agent object if the first mobile agent object and second mobile agent object are executing on different electronic devices of the plurality. | 12-23-2010 |
Craig Hardin, Apex, NC US
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| 20100081218 | Forming Light Emitting Devices Including Custom Wavelength Conversion Structures - Methods of forming a light emitting device include selectively forming a wavelength conversion structure on a light emitting element using stereolithography. Selectively forming the wavelength conversion structure may include covering the light emitting element with a photo-curable liquid polymer containing a luminescent material, and exposing the liquid polymer to light for a time sufficient to at least partially cure the liquid polymer. Multiple layers of polymer can be selectively built up to form a wavelength conversion structure having a custom shape on the light emitting element. | 04-01-2010 |
Craig William Hardin, Apex, NC US
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| 20120019137 | LIGHTING UNIT USING A RETRO-FORMED COMPONENT - An LED lighting system using a retro-formed component is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention make use of a component that has an external form factor of a structural element of a pre-existing light fixture. The component, for example, can be a power supply, or a heat sink with a connector. The component allows an LED lighting unit to be used without having the power supply and/or a heat sink take up space within what a consumer would normally see as the light bulb. In some embodiments the form factor is that of a screw-in socket such as an Edison E-26 socket. A connector or connectors can allow removal of the power supply portion of the lighting unit, or of the LED and possibly an optical element from the power supply. | 01-26-2012 |
Danny Hardin, Paragon, IN US
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| 20090116584 | System and Method for Receiving User-Specific Information Over Digital Radio - A system and method for permitting users to receive desired/user-specific data or information, e.g., electronic mail or other user-subscribed services, e.g., for textual information, over the airwaves via a receiver, e.g., a digital receiver In one embodiment, an authorization process is provided wherein the receiver includes a hard-coded user ID stored thereon for comparison with an input user ID encoded with user-specific data signals. A splitter permits simultaneous processing of e.g., radio frequency signals including user-specific information via an authorization path, as well as radio frequency signals having standard audio and/or audio/video information. The authorization path includes an out-of-band tuner and an authorizing means for authorizing user-specific data transmissions for retrieval by an authorized receiver | 05-07-2009 |
David M. Hardin, Winston-Salem, NC US
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| 20110184345 | ERCP Catheter with a Removable Handle for Lithotriptor Compatible Basket - An ERCP catheter having a removable handle for a lithotriptor compatible basket is disclosed. The removable handle allows the catheter and handle assembly to be removed, leaving the basket in place within the duct and facilitates the use of a lithotriptor for mechanically crushing stone captured in the basket. | 07-28-2011 |
Derek A. Hardin, Orlando, FL US
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| 20090043601 | Repair Procedure Development System - A repair procedure development system is disclosed that may allow for an organized, automated decision making approach to repairs. Some embodiments use four categories and sub-categories of component, subcomponent, discrepancy, and repair, although other categories and numbers of categories may be used. The repair procedure development system may use a decision analysis tree to cycle through all possible permutations in the categories, and may therefore generate all possible discrepancies and repairs for particular hardware elements. In addition, the repair procedure development system may use a repair matrix to define the steps and sequences that are needed to perform any repair defined in the decision tree, with the option to select specific steps from multivariable steps. The repair procedure development system may capture knowledge data from one or more technical groups and may help merge specification requirements with repair procedures. The repair procedure development system may be transferable to other engineering groups. The repair procedure development system may allow an engineer to spend more time on the floor working issues, to interact more among technical disciplines, and to play a more proactive role in processing, while increasing technical accuracy and safety by reducing errors and communication disconnects. | 02-12-2009 |
Glen Hardin, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20080235746 | Methods and apparatus for content delivery and replacement in a network - Methods and apparatus for providing an alternate content delivery mechanism available to content-based network users. In one embodiment, the network comprises a cable television network, and subscribers are able to retrieve requested content from one or more other subscriber's storage medium and without going outside the cable network (or accessing the network core in any significant capacity) using a peer-to-peer (P2P) network protocol. Using this approach, bandwidth consumption is advantageously pushed out to the edge of the network from the core, also obviating content requests outside the network (e.g., to third-party servers on the Internet). Methods of operating the aforementioned P2P network, and various business paradigms relating thereto, are also disclosed. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20110035772 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LOCAL CHANNEL INSERTION IN AN ALL-DIGITAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for inserting local content of interest in an all digital content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content delivery network comprises a cable television or satellite network, and an RF channel thereof is separated or isolated from an incoming multiplex of all-digital content transmission. The separated RF channel is demodulated to provide a multiplexed transport stream, and packets corresponding to one or more programs from the transport stream are replaced with packets obtained from local compression and encoding of analog programming such as e.g., personal, educational and government (PEG) programming. The inserted programming may also contain closed captioning and emergency data alerts. The resulting encoded transport stream is then re-inserted into the multiplex, modulated, and put back onto the RF channel. In an alternate embodiment, space is reserved within the downstream multiplex so as to avoid having to remove an existing program stream. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110103374 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PACKETIZED CONTENT DELIVERY OVER A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110107364 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PACKETIZED CONTENT DELIVERY OVER A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110107379 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PACKETIZED CONTENT DELIVERY OVER A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Methods and apparatus for delivery of packetized content (e.g., video, audio, data, etc.) over a content delivery network. In one embodiment, the content is packetized using an Internet Protocol (IP), and delivered by a service provider over both managed and unmanaged networks to subscribers of the provider, so as to provide delivery at any time, at any location, and via any designated user device. The delivered content may originate from the service provider, third-party content sources (e.g., networks or studios), the subscriber(s) themselves, or other sources including the Internet. Use of a common control and service functions within the network afford the ability to integrate or blend services together, thereby affording the service provider and subscriber new service and economic opportunities. Content delivery sessions may also be migrated from one device to another. A network-based user interface infrastructure, and gateway-based client-side architecture, are also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110292785 | DIGITAL DOMAIN CONTENT PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Methods and apparatus for distributing content using a spectrum generation device. In one embodiment, digital content is received via a time-multiplexed network transport (such as Gigabit Ethernet), and converted to frequency channels suitable for transmission over a content distribution (e.g., Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC)) network. In one variant, the conversion is performed using digital domain processing performed by a full spectrum generation device. Additionally, methods and apparatus for selectively adding, removing, and/or changing digital content from the full spectrum device are also disclosed. Various aspects of the present invention enable physical (infrastructure) consolidation, and software-implemented remote management of content distribution. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120060182 | DIGITAL DOMAIN CONTENT PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Methods and apparatus for distributing content using a spectrum generation device. In one embodiment, digital content is received via a time-multiplexed network transport (such as Gigabit Ethernet), and converted to frequency channels suitable for transmission over a content distribution (e.g., Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC)) network. In one variant, the conversion is performed using digital domain processing performed by a full spectrum generation device. Additionally, methods and apparatus for selectively adding, removing, and/or changing digital content from the full spectrum device are also disclosed. Various aspects of the present invention enable physical (infrastructure) consolidation, and software-implemented remote management of content distribution. | 03-08-2012 |
Holly Jeannine Hardin, O'Fallon, MO US
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| 20110022616 | METHOD OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS USING OCEAN WATER - The present invention provides a method of treating respiratory disorders, such as cystic fibroses, through misting ocean water in a closed room where a patient resides. | 01-27-2011 |
H. Wesley Hardin, Gladstone, MO US
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| 20090210277 | System and method for managing a geographically-expansive construction project - In an exemplary embodiment, a system for managing a geographically-expansive construction project includes a database of construction project data, the data including geographic location information, terrain data having geographic location information, and a geographic information system (GIS) operable to display the construction project data and terrain data in proper geographic correlation so that a project manager or other user can visually monitor view the status of the construction project. The project manager and other users can update construction project data so that the status display maintains a current view of the construction project. Input from owners of properties affected by the construction project is entered by customer relations representatives, that input is viewable by the project manager as well as field crews working on the construction project. Associated exemplary methods are also presented. | 08-20-2009 |
James Hardin, Greenwood, IN US
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| 20080289795 | GEOTHERMAL HEAT EXCHANGER - A pipe for use in a geothermal heat exchange system is disclosed that is insertable into a bore hole having a proximal end and a distal end. The pipe has a proximal end, a distal end and an outer wall member. The outer wall member includes an external surface, and an interior surface defining an interior passageway through which a heat exchange fluid can flow. The pipe also includes a divider extending between opposed points of the interior surface for dividing the interior passageway into an inflow passageway for conducting water from the proximal end to the distal end of the pipe, and an outflow passageway for conducting water from the distal end to the proximal end of the pipe. The divider segregates the water in the outflow passageway from the water in the inflow passageway. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20110232795 | GEOTHERMAL PIPE SYSTEM - A pipe is provided for use in a geothermal heat exchange system. The pipe is insertable in a bore hole having a proximal end disposed relatively closer to a surface of the earth, and a distal end disposed relatively further from the surface of the earth. The pipe comprises an inflow pipe portion having a first end and a second end, an outer wall portion and an inner wall portion extending between the first and second ends for defining an inflow chamber that extends generally between the first end and the second end of the inflow pipe portion. Water can flow through the inflow chamber between the first and second ends of the inflow pipe portion in a direction toward the distal end of the bore hole. | 09-29-2011 |
James E. Hardin, Fort Wayne, IN US
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| 20110142105 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPATH MITIGATION - Methods and apparatus for mitigating multipath signal interference comprising transmitting a first signal and second signal that is a copy of the first signal, transmitting the first signal centered at a first frequency, transmitting the second signal centered at a second frequency separated from the first frequency by a selected distance, receiving at a receiving node the first and second signals, estimating a signal quality of the received first and second signals, and decoding a first one of the received first and second signals based upon the estimated signal qualities of the received first and second signals. | 06-16-2011 |
James R. Hardin, North Huntingdon, PA US
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| 20090068006 | Tilted Cone Diffuser for Use with an Exhaust System of a Turbine - An exhaust system for a turbine includes an annular diffuser and a collector. The annular diffuser is positioned adjacent to a final stage of the turbine and includes a hub portion surrounding a turbine shaft and an outer cone having a substantially frusto-conical shape that is radially symmetrical about a central longitudinal axis thereof that is tilted relative to the turbine shaft. The collector has an inlet extending from the annular diffuser and an outlet. The collector is configured to include a turn that causes the collector to turn exhaust gases approximately 90° from the longitudinal axis of the turbine shaft. The outer cone of the annular diffuser is tilted in a direction of the turn of the collector. | 03-12-2009 |
James Theodare Hardin, Santa Teresa, NM US
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| 20090100793 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL PANELS AND THEIR DESIGN, MATERIALS, MANUFACTURING, HANDLING, ASSEMBLY AND ERECTION METHODS USED FOR CONSTRUCTING HOMES AND COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES - Disclosed is an environmentally friendly system to manufacture composite cementitious building panels and to assemble them into completely finished structures. The present invention is an economical building system that provides greater protection from various environmental hazards while requiring less maintenance, energy consumption and upkeep than the currently available systems. | 04-23-2009 |
James Theodore Hardin, Santa Teresa, NM US
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| 20090103942 | FLUID BASED DECOMMISSIONING AND RECYCLING OF PRINTER TONER CARTRIDGES - Disclosed is a system to mechanically destroy printer toner cartridges and reclaim their constituent materials under a water shielded environment provides a safer and more environmentally friendly recycling system. The present invention is an economical system that provides greater protection from possible fire or explosion and releases less irritating or possibly harmful airborne contamination than the currently available systems. | 04-23-2009 |
John Hardin, New York, NY US
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| 20110034797 | NON-INVASIVE MEASURING OF LOAD-INDUCED ELECTRIC POTENTIALS IN DIARTHROIDIAL JOINTS - There is described a method for non-invasively measuring electrical activity in a joint of a subject, the method comprising: removably attaching in a non-invasive manner at least two electrodes to a skin surface around an articulation comprising the joint; generating electroarthrographic potentials within the joint by loading the articulation; capturing the electroarthrographic potentials using the at least two electrodes; discriminating between electroarthrographic potentials originating from joint tissue activity and those from other sources; and generating measurement signals representing the electrical activity of joint tissue. | 02-10-2011 |
John Hardin, Hopkinton, MA US
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| 20100087316 | Thermally-Insulating Layers and Direct Thermal Imaging Members Containing Same - Multicolor thermal imaging members are described that comprise color-forming layers that are separated by thermally-insulating layers and can be addressed with a thermal printing head in contact with a surface to form an image. The thermally-insulating layers are designed to be as thin as possible consistent with at least partially independent addressing of the color-forming layers, and are formulated so as not to lead to instabilities either before or after printing or to give rise to dimensional changes of a thermal imaging member when it is subjected to changes in temperature or humidity. Coating compositions for manufacturing such thermally-insulating layers are also provided. | 04-08-2010 |
John M. Hardin, Hopkinton, MA US
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| 20110045972 | THERMAL IMAGING MEMBERS AND METHODS - There are described thermal imaging members and thermal imaging methods utilizing unsymmetrical rhodamine compounds. The rhodamine color-forming compounds exhibit a first color when in a crystalline form and a second color, different from the first color, when in an amorphous form. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110080458 | NOVEL DYES AND USE THEREOF IN IMAGING MEMBERS AND METHODS - There are described novel rhodamine dye compounds and imaging members and imaging methods, including thermal imaging members and imaging methods, utilizing the compounds. The dye compounds exhibit a first color when in the crystalline form and a second color, different from the first color, when in the liquid, amorphous form. | 04-07-2011 |
Josh P. Hardin, Lebanon, TN US
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| 20090178072 | Content blocking system and method for a consumer electronic product - An example program blocking system and method involve enabling and disabling program blocking on a group of channels responsive to stored blocking settings. When program blocking on the group of channels is enabled in response to the stored blocking settings, the blocking of programs on one or more channels in the group may be selectively disabled in response to a blocking disable command for disabling blocking on those channels. | 07-09-2009 |
Ken Hardin, Flint, MI US
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| 20090160661 | ALARM SYSTEM EMPLOYING EXISTING CONDUCTIVE ASPECT OF COPPER LINES AS WELL AS OPTIONAL PRESSURE SWITCH SENSOR FOR TRIGGERING A COPPER THEFT EVENT - A theft preventative system, such as which is specifically associated with high resale value metals employed in heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) assemblies. A first embodiment utilizes a transformer and relay arrangement creating a closed circuit through the lines of conductive copper pipe, via interconnecting wires, and which is also hooked to an alarm for notifying when the metal conductive circuit to the copper line is opened, either by cutting the copper pipe or the wire connected to it. A second variant discloses incorporating a fluid pressure switch into each of the copper lines, for notifying when fluid pressure within the line decreases, this indicative of the normally fluid filled copper line being sectioned. | 06-25-2009 |
Larry C. Hardin, Bandon, OR US
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| 20090077824 | Vacuum-actuated spherometer - A spherometer for measuring at least one physical parameter of the workpiece includes at least on fluid-actuated linearly extensible probe member having an output indicative of an amount of linear travel and a chamber housing the linearly extensible probe member. The chamber has an aperture for supporting a workpiece and a vacuum line is coupled to the chamber for creating a vacuum. The probe member is activated as a result of the vacuum in the chamber, causing it to extend linearly toward the workpiece until touching it. The linear extension of the probe may be used as a measurement of distance. The distance measured to a workpiece may be compared to a standard to determine a physical parameter of the workpiece. | 03-26-2009 |
Leslie Malott Hardin, Yorktown, IN US
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| 20110133938 | Hippa privacy infectious control screen for gurneys and other mobile transportable beds for emergency and other inter and intra healthcare facility transfers - A movable privacy screen includes a plurality of privacy screen segments that are attachable to a bed or gurney. The plurality of screen segments include at least first and second screen segments. Each of the first and second screen segments include a first support pole, a second support pole and a coupler. The first support pole has a variable length to permit the first support pole to move between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The second support pole has a variable length to permit the second support pole to move between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The coupler movably couples the first and second support poles to the bed in a spaced relation to permit the first and second support poles to move between an upstanding use position and a lowered storage position. A fabric-like screen member is coupled to each of the first and second support poles. The fabric-like screen member is sized to extend between the first and second support poles, and is movable between a raised use position and a lowered storage position. | 06-09-2011 |
Mark Hardin, Redondo Beach, CA US
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| 20090176432 | ELECTRONIC BANKING TOY - An electronic banking toy is provided. The toy may include a housing defining a storage compartment with an adjoining slot for depositing coins. A controller may display graphical and auditory representations of activities on a display screen based on the sensed location of an icon moveably mounted in a track. | 07-09-2009 |
Mark T. Hardin, Philomath, OR US
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| 20090200278 | LASER WELDING SYSTEM - A laser welding system includes a free-spacing beam delivery laser head having a linear array of at least two laser diodes. Each of the diodes generates a laser beam of a predetermined wavelength and spectral width, the laser beams adapted to weld a workpiece having a first component and at least one other component to be welded to the first component, the first component being substantially transmissive to the wavelength, the other component being substantially absorptive of the wavelength. A lens is spaced a predetermined distance from each of the laser diodes, each of the lenses adapted to focus the respective laser beam into a focused laser beam segment, thereby forming a continuous line of laser energy from a substantially serial combination of each focused laser beam segment. The continuous line of laser energy is in a plane containing the workpiece, and is substantially orthogonal to the workpiece translation direction. | 08-13-2009 |
Mark T. Hardin, Corvallis, OR US
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| 20090033724 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - Various embodiments and methods relating to delivering fluid through a standpipe and one or more slots are disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
Michael D. Hardin, Elgin, SC US
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| 20100253118 | Portable hunting chair and blind - A hunting chair with a hunting blind attachment that encircles the chair is disclosed, as well as an attachable camouflage roof covering, all of which may be folded and disassembled in such a way that it fits into a self-contained pack that may be carried on a hunter's back. The chair includes an adjustable, pivoting backrest, a pivoting gun rest with telescoping legs for height adjustment, folding legs, a pouch to contain the disassembled elements, and shoulder straps for carrying the apparatus. In its disassembled state, the roof poles, roof fabric, and blind fabric are packed into a pouch on the back side of the backrest, and the chair is folded into a carrying position. Detachable shoulder straps may be attached to the underside of the seat section, so that the entire chair and blind combination may be carried on a hunter's back into the field. | 10-07-2010 |
Patrick Hardin, St. Augustine, FL US
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| 20100121191 | ULTRASONIC PERIODONTAL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING - System and methods of detecting and measuring periodontal disease comprising filling a periodontal pocket with a fluid capable of propagating sound waves, transmitting a sound wave into the periodontal pocket, sensing the return sound wave from the periodontal pocket, and determining the depth of the pocket by measuring the time it takes the at least one transmitted sound wave to traverse the periodontal pocket and return. A peak discrimination analysis algorithm is also provided. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100124732 | ULTRASONIC PERIODONTAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING - System and methods of detecting and measuring periodontal disease comprising filling a periodontal pocket with a fluid capable of propagating sound waves, transmitting a sound wave into the periodontal pocket, sensing the return sound wave from the periodontal pocket, and determining the depth of the pocket by measuring the time it takes the at least one transmitted sound wave to traverse the periodontal pocket and return. A peak discrimination analysis algorithm is also provided. | 05-20-2010 |
Randall Hardin, Miamisburg, OH US
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| 20100038033 | ANCHORING INSERTS, ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES, AND PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBERS - A silicon-based showerhead electrode is provided where backside inserts are positioned in backside recesses formed along the backside of the electrode. The backside inserts comprise a threaded outside diameter, a threaded inside diameter, and a tool engaging portion formed in the threaded inside diameter. The tool engaging portion is formed such that the backside insert further comprises one or more lateral shielding portions between the tool engaging portion and the threaded outside diameter to prevent a tool engaged with the tool engaging portion of the backside insert from extending beyond the threaded outside diameter of the insert. Further, the tool engaging portion of the backside insert comprises a plurality of torque-receiving slots arranged about the axis of rotation of the backside insert. The torque-receiving slots are arranged to avoid on-axis rotation of the backside insert via opposing pairs of torque receiving slots. | 02-18-2010 |
Randall A. Hardin, Miamisburg, OH US
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| 20090095424 | SHOWERHEAD ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES AND PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBERS INCORPORATING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to plasma processing and, more particularly, to plasma processing chambers and electrode assemblies used therein. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrode assembly is provided comprising a thermal control plate, a silicon-based showerhead electrode, and securing hardware, wherein the silicon-based showerhead electrode comprises a plurality of partial recesses formed in the backside of the silicon-based showerhead electrode and backside inserts positioned in the partial recesses. The thermal control plate comprises securing hardware passages configured to permit securing hardware to access the backside inserts. The securing hardware and the backside inserts are configured to maintain engagement of the thermal control plate and the silicon-based showerhead electrode and to permit disengagement of the thermal control plate and the silicon-based showerhead electrode while isolating the silicon-based electrode material of the silicon-based showerhead electrode from frictional contact with the securing hardware during disengagement. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090126633 | ELECTRODE/PROBE ASSEMBLIES AND PLASMA PROCESSING CHAMBERS INCORPORATING THE SAME - The present invention relates generally to plasma processing chambers and electrode assemblies used therein. According to one embodiment, an electrode assembly comprises a thermal control plate, a silicon-based showerhead electrode, and a probe assembly comprising an electrically conductive probe body and a silicon-based cap. The electrode assembly is configured such that the handedness of a threaded engagement of the silicon-based cap and a head section of the probe body and the handedness of the threaded engagement of the thermal control plate and a mid-section of the probe body have a common direction of rotation. Thereby, an application of torque to the silicon-based cap in a tightening direction of rotation tightens both threaded engagements. Further, the electrode assembly is configured such that the threaded engagement of the silicon-based cap and a head section of the probe body permits repetitive non-destructive engagement and disengagement of the silicon-based cap and the probe body. | 05-21-2009 |
Russell Alan Hardin, Westport, CT US
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| 20080237433 | Picture perfect corners - Utilizing my invention enables one to hang a frame or mirror in a level position and for it to remain level. The rubber male and female square component corners, with adhesive backs, keep frames from shifting by holding them in place when a set of each (male and female) are affixed to the bottom back corners of a frame. Each of the components have an adhesive back. The female component (FIG. | 10-02-2008 |
Scott G. Hardin, Alabaster, AL US
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| 20090129983 | Device For the Growth of Macromolecular Crystals and Drug Screening - The invention is a device for counter-diffusion applications comprising a removable cartridge having a plurality of capillary tubes that may be disposed between first and second members. The first member may be moveable into at least a first and second position. The second member may be moveable into a sealing position wherein the distal ends of the capillary tubes contact a sealant material. In the first position, the proximal ends of the capillary tubes may contact a macromolecular solution, which may cause the macromolecular solution to diffuse into the interior space of the capillary tube. In the second position, the proximal ends of the capillary tubes may be inserted into a corresponding reservoir well having a precipitating solution. The macromolecular solution and the precipitating solution may then counter diffuse against each other in each capillary tube. The removable cartridge may then be removed and replaced with a new removable cartridge. | 05-21-2009 |
Tera Jill Hardin, Elizabethton, TN US
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| 20080221294 | RESOL BEADS, METHODS OF MAKING THEM, AND METHODS OF USING THEM - Resol beads are disclosed prepared by reaction of a phenol with an aldehyde, with a base as catalyst, in the presence of a colloidal stabilizer, and optionally a surfactant. The resol beads have a variety of uses, and may be thermally treated and carbonized to obtain activated carbon beads. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090062501 | RESOL BEADS, METHODS OF MAKING THEM, AND METHODS OF USING THEM - Resol beads are disclosed that are prepared in high yield by reaction of a phenol with an aldehyde, in the presence of an effective-variable concentration of a nitrogen-containing base as catalyst, a colloidal stabilizer, and optionally a surfactant. The mean particle size of the resol beads is controlled by varying the effective-variable concentration of the nitrogen-containing base in the reaction mixture, wherein increasing the effective-variable concentration of the nitrogen-containing base produces an increase in the mean particle size of the resol beads. The resol beads obtained have a variety of uses, and may be thermally treated and carbonized to obtain activated carbon beads. | 03-05-2009 |
Terry D. Hardin, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20100286627 | Biopsy Site Marker Deployment Device - A biopsy marker deployment device adapted to selectively deposit a marker in a target location, such as a biopsy site. In one embodiment, the device includes a deployment assembly comprising a cannula adapted to house at least one marker, an outlet aperture defined by a portion of the cannula, and an actuatable pushrod slidably disposed and movable within the cannula. The deployment assembly further comprises a selectively opening outlet door movable between an open position and a closed position. The outlet door is biased in the closed position and at least partially obstructs the aperture in the closed position to prevent a marker from reentering the cannula upon deployment. | 11-11-2010 |
William C. Hardin, Cary, NC US
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| 20100294603 | BRAKE WITH FIELD RESPONSIVE MATERIAL - A controllable brake with a shaft having an axis of rotation and a shaft end. The controllable brake including a controllable brake rotor connected with the shaft, the rotor having a rotation plane. The controllable brake includes a controllable brake magnetic field generator located proximate the controllable brake rotor, the controllable brake magnetic field generator for generating a controllable magnetic field strength. The controllable brake includes a controllable brake rotating magnetic target integral with the shaft proximate the shaft end, and a controllable brake electronics first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor having a first sensor plane, the first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor mounted with the first sensor plane parallel with the controllable brake rotor rotation plane, the first electronic noncontacting magnetic sensor monitoring the rotation of the controllable brake rotating magnetic target and the controllable brake rotor and simultaneously outputting at least two rotational positions of the controllable brake rotor wherein the controllable magnetic field strength generated by the controllable brake magnetic field generator is determined by the rotational positions to control a relative motion of the controllable brake rotor. | 11-25-2010 |
William Robert Hardin, New Castle, WA US
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| 20110207820 | NOVEL CHRYSOCHROMULINA SPECIES, METHODS AND MEDIA THEREFOR, AND PRODUCTS DERIVED THEREFROM - An algal cell that is capable of surviving in fresh water and has a high fatty acid content, an algal culture including the algal cell, methods of growing the algal culture, algal growth media, and methods for selectively adapting the algal culture are provided. | 08-25-2011 |
W. Jack Hardin, Metamora, IL US
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| 20100170414 | Dual Engine Locomotive - A diesel-electric locomotive has two separate engine systems, including a large engine system and a small engine system. The power output from the separate engine systems may be combined to power the locomotive's traction motors. When the locomotive requires low power output for propulsion, only the small engine system is used to power the traction motors. When the locomotive requires higher power output, only the large engine system is used to power the traction motors. When the locomotive requires maximum power output, the small and the large engine system may both be used and their power output combined to power the traction motors. Also, a unique control strategy maintains a smooth delivery of power to the traction motors in the event that one engine shuts down or starts as a result of a change in the commanded power output of the locomotive. | 07-08-2010 |
Yulin Hardin, Hopkinton, MA US
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| 20100087316 | Thermally-Insulating Layers and Direct Thermal Imaging Members Containing Same - Multicolor thermal imaging members are described that comprise color-forming layers that are separated by thermally-insulating layers and can be addressed with a thermal printing head in contact with a surface to form an image. The thermally-insulating layers are designed to be as thin as possible consistent with at least partially independent addressing of the color-forming layers, and are formulated so as not to lead to instabilities either before or after printing or to give rise to dimensional changes of a thermal imaging member when it is subjected to changes in temperature or humidity. Coating compositions for manufacturing such thermally-insulating layers are also provided. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110189424 | OPTICAL DISC WITH THERMALLY PRINTABLE-SURFACE - An optical disc is described that bears, on one surface, a plurality of color-forming layers that can form a multicolored image when heated in contact with a thermal print head. The color-forming composition comprises color-forming layers and thermally-insulating spacers and is designed such that warping of the optical disc in conditions of changing temperature and humidity is minimized. The compliance of the color-forming composition is such that intimate contact between the thermal print head and the printable surface of the disc can be maintained as one is translated relative to the other. Methods for assembling such an optical disc are provided. | 08-04-2011 |