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Adria Hardy, Columbia Heights, MN US
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20130152930 | COLD CLIMATE AIR EXCHANGER - The present disclosure is directed to a novel cold climate air exchanger. In one aspect of the disclosure, the cold climate air exchanger is comprised of an interior and an exterior panel that houses an open-celled foam filter insert there between. The assembly cooperates to gain a light weight air exchanger that advantageously regulates the natural moisture and temperature of the inhaled and exhaled air while maintaining adequate airflow for the user. | 06-20-2013 |
Alan Hardy, Portland, OR US
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20080256827 | Sole Unit for Footwear and Footwear Incorporating Same - The present invention discloses a sole unit for shoes, sandals, boots, and other articles of footwear. The sole unit comprises at least one spring unit having at least a top wall and a bottom wall that define an opening to allow the top and bottom walls to converge under force, absorbing energy on impact and releasing energy on rebound. Variations in the longitudinal profile, transverse profile, spring-wall thickness, and spring-wall shape permit control over spring force in response to compression. A spring unit may further comprise one or more dampeners to modify the energy-storing properties of the spring unit. A spring unit may further comprise one or more bumpers that come into contact at predetermined distances when compressing the spring unit, to further modify the dynamic response of the spring under a load. | 10-23-2008 |
Alicia Jillian Jackson Hardy, Schenectady, NY US
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20110126563 | ABSORPTION CHILLER AND SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - A device, such as an absorption chiller sub-system, is provided. The absorption chiller sub-system can include an evaporator and an absorber. The evaporator can be configured to receive a liquid first working fluid and to produce first working fluid vapor. The absorber can be configured to receive and combine first working fluid vapor and a second working fluid, for example, so as to release thermal energy. A divider having opposing first and second sides in respective fluid communication with the evaporator and the absorber can also be included. The divider can be configured to allow first working fluid vapor to pass therethrough between the first and second sides and to inhibit movement of liquid first working fluid therethrough between the first and second sides. Associated systems and methods are also provided. | 06-02-2011 |
20110147195 | WASTE HEAT DRIVEN DESALINATION PROCESS - Disclosed is a process for improving the efficiency of a combined-cycle power generation plant and desalination unit. The process includes supplying exhaust gases from a gas turbine set used to generate electrical power to a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and then directing the steam from the HRSG to a steam turbine set. Salinous water is supplied into an effect of the desalination unit. Steam exhausted from the steam turbine set is utilized in the effect of the desalination unit to produce a distillate vapor and brine from the effect by heat exchange. Additionally, steam is introduced steam from at least one additional heat source from the combined-cycle power generation plant to the effect to increase the mass flow rate of steam into the effect. In one embodiment, the additional heat source is an intercooler heat exchanger. Heated water from the intercooler heat exchanger is provided to a reduced atmosphere flash tank, and the steam flashed in the flash tank is provided to the effect. | 06-23-2011 |
Ashley C. Hardy, Charlotte, NC US
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20120030092 | LOAN COLLATERAL EQUITY TRACKER - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for implementing, in connection with a loan account, a loan management tool. In some embodiments, the method includes: identifying a loan account associated with a loan, indentifying information associated with collateral securing the loan, determining a current equity value associated with the collateral, and generating a notification that additional credit may be added to the loan account. A current equity value associated with the collateral may be determined by calculating the difference between the market value for the collateral and the total amount of debt and credit secured by the collateral. The loan account may be a HELOC account where the collateral is a home. | 02-02-2012 |
20120030095 | LOAN MANAGEMENT TOOL - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for implementing, in connection with a HELOC account, a loan management tool. In some embodiments, the method includes: storing information relating to a loan account associated with a borrower, segmenting the loan account into one or more spend categories, and allocating purchases and payments, or portions thereof, made by the borrower to at least one of the one or more spend categories. In addition, the method may further include receiving from the borrower an input and calculating, based on the input, an output, wherein the output comprises at least one of the anticipated payoff date, the monthly payment amount, and the total saved interest. | 02-02-2012 |
20120030099 | MULTIPLE RATE LOAN - Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for implementing, in connection with a loan account, a loan management tool. In some embodiments, the method includes: storing information relating to a loan account associated with a borrower in a storage device, wherein a first interest rate is associated with the loan account, segmenting the loan account into at least a first spend category, and associating a second interest rate with the first spend category, wherein the second interest rate is different from the first interest rate. The method may also include receiving a payment comprising a first portion based on the first interest rate and a second portion based on the second interest rate, and applying a first portion of the payment to reducing a balance of the first spend category. In some embodiments, the systems and methods of the present invention are used in connection with a HELOC account. | 02-02-2012 |
20130332336 | MORTGAGE RELATIONSHIP PRICING - Methods and apparatus according to the invention are directed towards providing an offer of discounted pricing of a mortgage product to a customer of a financial institution. Depth of discounting may be related to an extent of the customer's financial relationship with the institution. Assessing the extent may include evaluation of the customer's institutional financial holdings. The methods and apparatus support offering a depth of discounting related to a future extent of the customer's institutional relationship. | 12-12-2013 |
Brett D. Hardy, Chaska, MN US
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20120027073 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTATION OF CONTINUOUS TIME-DECISION FEEDBACK EQUALIZERS WITH PROGRAMMABLE ADAPTATION PATTERNS - Methods and apparatus are provided for adaptation of continuous time-decision feedback equalizers with programmable adaptation patterns. A continuous time-decision feedback equalizer is adapted by obtaining at least one programmable signature pattern that triggers adaptation of one or more of a pole and a gain of the continuous time-decision feedback equalizer; detecting the at least one programmable signature pattern in an incoming signal; and adapting one or more of the pole and the gain of the continuous time-decision feedback equalizer when the at least one programmable signature pattern is detected in the incoming signal. The programmable signature pattern can be selected to ensure an unambiguous direction of change in an error sample when a corresponding one of the pole and the gain are modified. | 02-02-2012 |
20130070835 | CDR WITH DIGITALLY CONTROLLED LOCK TO REFERENCE - In described embodiments, a receiver includes a clock and data recovery (CDR) circuit with a voltage control oscillator (VCO) having proportional and integral loop control, and a Lock to Reference (L2R) mode circuit using Phase and Frequency Detector (PFD) control of the VCO during the absence of input data to the CDR. A regular CDR second order loop incorporating PFD control of the VCO during the absence of input data to the CDR achieves relatively rapid lock to reference when compared to counter-based lock to reference mode of operation. | 03-21-2013 |
Brian E. Hardy, Sioux Falls, SD US
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20100115903 | Drive system for a flail mower - A direct drive system for the rotating cutter shaft assembly in a flail mower includes a internally splined collar having a thermal interfitment within and welded attachment to a rotating shaft assembly. An externally splined shaft from a drive motor mounted to the flail mower housing fits into the internally splined collar to provide rotational force to the rotating cutter shaft assembly. | 05-13-2010 |
20100115907 | Self-cleaning mower ground roller assembly mounting system - A self-cleaning mounting system for a ground roller assembly to be used on a mower such as a flail mower including a stationary sleeve bearing positioned on mounting shafts extending from either end of the ground roller. The stationary sleeve bearing is positioned in a housing which is vertically positionably with respect to the mower housing. The housing includes a stationary helical flight and a seal guard which fits within the ground roller. The stationary sleeve bearing is protected on either end from dirt and debris getting between the inside surface of the stationary sleeve bearing and the outside surface of the mounting shafts on either end of the ground roller. | 05-13-2010 |
20100115908 | Mower ground roller assembly mounting system - A mounting system for a ground roller assembly to be used on a mower such as a flail mower including a stationary sleeve bearing positioned on mounting shafts extending from either end of the ground roller. The stationary sleeve bearing is positioned in a housing which is vertically positionably with respect to the mower housing. The stationary sleeve bearing is protected on either end from dirt and debris getting between the inside surface of the stationary sleeve bearing and the outside surface of the mounting shafts on either end of the ground roller. | 05-13-2010 |
Christofer Hardy, Cheyenne, WY US
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20130185382 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING EDGE CACHED MEDIA CONTENT TO MEDIA DEVICES BASED ON USER HISTORY - Systems and methods provide media content events to media devices. An exemplary system receives a request for a media content event from a first media device; communicates the media content event to an edge server communicatively coupled to the first media device based on an identifier of the requesting media device; identifies a second media device based on preferred media content event characteristics associated with the second media device, wherein at least one media content event characteristic of the requested media content event corresponds to at least one of the preferred media content event characteristics of the second media device, and wherein the second media device is able to communicatively couple to the edge server; and in response to identifying the second media device, communicates an identifier of the second media device to the edge server, wherein the requested media content event is communicated to the second media device. | 07-18-2013 |
20140063338 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERSONALIZED TELEVISION VIEWING - A personalized television viewing system includes a head-end subsystem. The head-end subsystem includes a personality server configured to store a user preference regarding a television viewing format and a rendering server configured to provide digital media content in the television format of the user's preference. The viewing system further includes a client-end subsystem. The client-end subsystem includes a client server configured to electronically communicate with the head-end subsystem and provide the personality server with the user preference regarding the television viewing format. | 03-06-2014 |
20140122119 | MEDICAL DATA STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL - Systems and methods for medical data storage and retrieval are described. An exemplary method may include receiving identifying information from a patient at an electronic terminal over a first communications channel. The method may further include transmitting from the electronic terminal a request for recorded information specific to the patient, where the recorded information is stored externally to a facility containing the electronic terminal. The request may include the received identifying information and may be transmitted over a second communications channel. The method may still further include receiving the recorded information specific to the patient at the electronic terminal. | 05-01-2014 |
20140165094 | ROAMING TARGETED ADVERTISING FOR A VIDEO SERVICES SYSTEM - A targeted advertising method for a video services system is presented herein. The method begins by determining that a mobile device is within local proximity to a video services receiver, using a wireless communication capability of the mobile device. In response to the determining, the method identifies a current user of the mobile device and accesses a subscriber profile for the current user. The subscriber profile includes user-specific targeted advertising data for the current user. The method continues by performing targeted advertising directed to the current user, wherein the performing is influenced by the user-specific targeted advertising data. | 06-12-2014 |
20140253415 | INFORMATION SHARING BETWEEN INTEGRATED VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT (IVE) DEVICES AND VEHICLE COMPUTING SYSTEMS - Methods, systems and devices are described for sharing information between an integrated virtual environment (IVE) or other wearable computing device and a display system associated with an aircraft, automobile, boat, train, bus or other vehicle. As a user enters a vehicle with an IVE, the vehicle recognizes the IVE and transfers the data stream to a vehicle display. The IVE may also be disabled while it is present in the vehicle to prevent distraction to a driver or operator of the vehicle. | 09-11-2014 |
20140270716 | USE OF NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC) TO TRANSFER DVR TIMERS - A mobile device running a mobile application accesses a remote content receiver to request the remote content receiver to retrieve a particular recording timer, and upon receiving the recording timer from the remote content receiver, establishes a radio communication link with a second mobile device and transfers the recording timer to the second mobile device over the established radio communication link. The radio communication link is preferably the Near Field Communication (NFC) link. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282632 | USING AUDIO DATA TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD VIDEO CONTENT - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for identifying audiovisual content, such as a movie or television show, based on audio data of the show and then presenting options to a user for the identified content, including recording that content on the user's digital video recorder for later viewing. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282647 | CUSTOMIZED COMMERCIAL METRICS AND PRESENTATION VIA INTEGRATED VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT DEVICES - A method of providing customized commercial content to a user includes providing first commercial content to a user, determining, using an integrated virtual environment device, whether the user substantially viewed the first commercial content, and providing second commercial content to the user based on the first commercial content and whether the user substantially viewed the first commercial content. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282709 | RELEVANT VIDEO CONTENT PUSHED TO A MOBILE PHONE - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods used to identify video content that may be of interest to a viewer by examining the viewing habits of the viewer's geographic marketing area, recommendations from the viewer's social media sites, the viewer's past viewing patterns, the viewer's demographic information, the viewer's preferences, and the viewer's past purchase history. | 09-18-2014 |
20140359654 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MOVING VIDEO CONTENT TO INTEGRATED VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT DEVICES - A media transfer method includes displaying, on a display device, a program guide including a plurality of items corresponding to media content; determining which of the plurality items are moveable items; displaying, on an integrated virtual environment device, an image identifying the moveable items; and transferring at least one of the moveable items to the integrated virtual environment device in response to a selection made via the integrated virtual environment device. | 12-04-2014 |
20150020142 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERSONALIZED TELEVISION VIEWING - A personalized television viewing system includes a head-end subsystem. The head-end subsystem includes a personality server configured to store a user preference regarding a television viewing format and a rendering server configured to provide digital media content in the television format of the user's preference. The viewing system further includes a client-end subsystem. The client-end subsystem includes a client server configured to electronically communicate with the head-end subsystem and provide the personality server with the user preference regarding the television viewing format. | 01-15-2015 |
Christopher Hardy, Niskayuna, NY US
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20120249136 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING DIFFUSION SPECTRUM IMAGING - A method of generating a magnetic resonance (MR) image of a tissue includes acquiring MR signals at undersampled q-space encoding locations for a plurality of q-space locations that is less than an entirety of the q-space locations sampled at the Nyquist rate, wherein the acquired signal at the q-space locations represents the three-dimensional displacement distribution of the spins in the imaging voxel, synthesizing the MR signal for the entirety of q-space encodings using a compressed sensing technique for a portion of q-space locations at which MR data was not acquired, combining the acquired MR signals at q-space encodings and the synthesized MR signals at q-space encodings to generate a set of MR signals at q-space encodings that are evenly distributed in q-space, using the set of MR signals at q-space encodings to generate a function that represents a displacement probability distribution function of the set of spins in the imaging voxel, and generating an image of the tissue based on at least a portion of the generated function. A system and computer readable medium are also described herein. | 10-04-2012 |
Christopher Hardy, Springfield, IL US
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20120168433 | METHOD FOR MAKING MESH CONTAINERS WITH A RAIL AND MESH CONTAINER FORMED THEREFROM - The present invention is directed to a method of forming a container comprising forming a basket portion of metal mesh material and a rail connected to the basket portion. The rail extends substantially outwardly from the outer surface of the basket portion and the rail extends continuously around the outer surface of the basket portion. In one example, the method includes forming the rail so that it does not contain or surround a free edge of the basket portion. In another example, the method includes forming the rail so that it includes an opening for containing or surrounding a free edge of the basket portion. The method may also include forming a lower rail. The present invention is also directed to a container formed by such method. | 07-05-2012 |
20140042113 | METHOD OF MAKING MESH CONTAINERS WITH A RAIL AND MESH CONTAINER FORMED THEREFROM - The present invention is directed to a method of forming a container comprising forming a basket portion of metal mesh material and a rail connected to the basket portion. The rail extends substantially outwardly from the outer surface of the basket portion and the rail extends continuously around the outer surface of the basket portion. In one example, the method includes forming the rail so that it does not contain or surround a free edge of the basket portion. In another example, the method includes forming the rail so that it includes an opening for containing or surrounding a free edge of the basket portion. The method may also include forming a lower rail. The present invention is also directed to a container formed by such method. | 02-13-2014 |
Christopher Hardy, Incline Village, NV US
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20140039885 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VOICE-ENABLING A WEB APPLICATION - Methods and apparatus for voice-enabling a web application, wherein the web application includes one or more web pages rendered by a web browser on a computer. At least one information source external to the web application is queried to determine whether information describing a set of one or more supported voice interactions for the web application is available, and in response to determining that the information is available, the information is retrieved from the at least one information source. Voice input for the web application is then enabled based on the retrieved information. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039898 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VOICED-ENABLING A WEB APPLICATION - Methods and apparatus for voice-enabling a web application, wherein the web application includes one or more web pages rendered by a web browser on a computer. At least one information source external to the web application is queried to determine whether information describing a set of one or more supported voice interactions for the web application is available, and in response to determining that the information is available, the information is retrieved from the at least one information source. Voice input for the web application is then enabled based on the retrieved information. | 02-06-2014 |
20140040722 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VOICED-ENABLING A WEB APPLICATION - Methods and apparatus for voice-enabling a web application, wherein the web application includes one or more web pages rendered by a web browser on a computer. At least one information source external to the web application is queried to determine whether information describing a set of one or more supported voice interactions for the web application is available, and in response to determining that the information is available, the information is retrieved from the at least one information source. Voice input for the web application is then enabled based on the retrieved information. | 02-06-2014 |
20140040745 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VOICED-ENABLING A WEB APPLICATION - Methods and apparatus for voice-enabling a web application, wherein the web application includes one or more web pages rendered by a web browser on a computer. At least one information source external to the web application is queried to determine whether information describing a set of one or more supported voice interactions for the web application is available, and in response to determining that the information is available, the information is retrieved from the at least one information source. Voice input for the web application is then enabled based on the retrieved information. | 02-06-2014 |
20140040746 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VOICED-ENABLING A WEB APPLICATION - Methods and apparatus for voice-enabling a web application, wherein the web application includes one or more web pages rendered by a web browser on a computer. At least one information source external to the web application is queried to determine whether information describing a set of one or more supported voice interactions for the web application is available, and in response to determining that the information is available, the information is retrieved from the at least one information source. Voice input for the web application is then enabled based on the retrieved information. | 02-06-2014 |
Christopher Hardy, Spingfield, IL US
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20090045201 | METHOD FOR MAKING MESH CONTAINERS WITH A RAIL AND MESH CONTAINER FORMED THEREFROM - The present invention is directed to a method of forming a container comprising forming a basket portion of metal mesh material and a rail connected to the basket portion. The rail extends substantially outwardly from the outer surface of the basket portion and the rail extends continuously around the outer surface of the basket portion. In one example, the method includes forming the rail so that it does not contain or surround a free edge of the basket portion. In another example, the method includes forming the rail so that it includes an opening for containing or surrounding a free edge of the basket portion. The method may also include forming a lower rail. The present invention is also directed to a container formed by such method. | 02-19-2009 |
Clint A. Hardy, Tucson, AZ US
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20090210583 | RESERVED DEVICE ACCESS CONTENTION REDUCTION - A computer program product, an apparatus, and a method for reducing reserved device access contention at a control unit in communication with a plurality of operating systems via one or more channels are provided. The computer program product includes a tangible storage medium readable by a processing circuit and storing instructions for execution by the processing circuit for performing a method that includes receiving a command message at the control unit from a first operating system, including an I/O operation command for a device. A device busy indicator is received, indicating that a second operating system has reserved the device. The command message is queued on a device busy queue in response to the device busy indicator. The control unit monitors for a device end indicator. The device busy queue is serviced to perform the I/O operation command in response to the device end indicator. | 08-20-2009 |
20120117196 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR TRANSFERRING RESERVES WHEN MOVING VIRTUAL MACHINES ACROSS SYSTEMS - According to one embodiment, a host system includes logic adapted for receiving device information from a source system, logic adapted for building a virtual device based at least in part on the received device information, logic adapted for transferring a reserve of a storage device to the host system and/or receiving results of transferring the reserve to the host system, logic adapted for determining if the reserve is held by the host system, logic adapted for recording the reserve if the reserve is held by the host system, and logic adapted for sending a notification that the reserve is not held by the host system if the reserve is not held by the host system. Other methods, systems, and computer program products are also described according to various embodiments. | 05-10-2012 |
20120141115 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEARING A FAULT CONDITION OVER A FIBRE CHANNEL PATH - A method for clearing a fault condition at a target device is disclosed herein. In selected embodiments, such a method includes detecting a fault condition at a target device and receiving N instructions before the fault condition is cleared, where the N instructions are unexecutable due to the fault condition. N fault condition indicators are transmitted in response to the N instructions. Clearing of the fault condition is detected when the fault condition no longer exists. Acknowledgments corresponding to the fault condition indicators are received, where each acknowledgment indicates that one of the fault condition indicators has been received. A fault clear indicator is transmitted only after both all N fault condition indicators have been received and clearing of the fault condition has been detected. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed herein. | 06-07-2012 |
20120159003 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AVOIDING HOST LEVEL BUSY AND RETRY LATENCIES - In one embodiment, a system includes logic adapted for receiving a command from a first system, logic adapted for determining which resources are required to process the command, logic adapted for checking for the required resources before receiving data associated with the command, logic adapted for receiving the data from the first system, logic adapted for checking for the required resources after receiving the data when the checking for the required resources before receiving data indicated that the required resources were not available before receiving the data, logic adapted for sending a status to the first system if the required resources are not available after receiving the data, and logic adapted for processing the command if the required resources are available either before receiving the data or after receiving the data. In more embodiments, a method and computer program product for processing a command are also presented. | 06-21-2012 |
20120246277 | METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING RESERVES WHEN MOVING VIRTUAL MACHINES ACROSS SYSTEMS - According to one embodiment, a method includes receiving device information from a source system; building a virtual device on a host system based at least in part on the received device information; at least one of: transferring a reserve of a device stored on a storage device to a target system; and receiving results of transferring the reserve to the target system; determining if the reserve is held by the target system; recording the reserve if the reserve is held by the target system; and sending a notification that the reserve is not held by the target system if the reserve is not held by the target system. Other methods are also described according to various embodiments. | 09-27-2012 |
20120254566 | PREVENTION OF OVERLAY OF PRODUCTION DATA BY POINT IN TIME COPY OPERATIONS IN A HOST BASED ASYNCHRONOUS MIRRORING ENVIRONMENT - A primary storage controller is configured to communicate with a secondary storage controller via a system data mover. In response to receiving a command to perform a point in time copy of a source volume of the primary storage controller to a target volume of the primary storage controller, a determination is made as to whether the target volume of the primary storage controller is a source for an asynchronous data replication operation, initiated by the system data mover, between the primary storage controller and the secondary storage controller. In response to determining that the target volume of the primary storage controller is the source for the asynchronous data replication operation, initiated by the system data mover, the point in time copy of the source volume of the primary storage controller to the target volume of the primary storage controller is performed. | 10-04-2012 |
20120290729 | ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION PATH GROUP IDENTIFICATION FOR MULTIPLE STORAGE DEVICES - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to setting up a logical path group identification for multiple data storage devices. An aspect of the disclosure concerns a computer implemented method that comprises receiving a host command to establish a group of connection paths between the host and a plurality of storage devices, identifying the group of connection paths, adding each one of the storage devices to the group of connection paths, and reporting to the host those storage devices that could not be successfully added to the group of connection paths. The method maintains host access security to the storage devices by not grouping a device when it is a reset event state. | 11-15-2012 |
20130166867 | PREVENTION OF OVERLAY OF PRODUCTION DATA BY POINT IN TIME COPY OPERATIONS IN A HOST BASED ASYNCHRONOUS MIRRORING ENVIRONMENT - A primary storage controller is configured to communicate with a secondary storage controller via a system data mover. In response to receiving a command to perform a point in time copy of a source volume of the primary storage controller to a target volume of the primary storage controller, a determination is made as to whether the target volume of the primary storage controller is a source for an asynchronous data replication operation, initiated by the system data mover, between the primary storage controller and the secondary storage controller. In response to determining that the target volume of the primary storage controller is the source for the asynchronous data replication operation, initiated by the system data mover, the point in time copy of the source volume of the primary storage controller to the target volume of the primary storage controller is performed. | 06-27-2013 |
20130209086 | CLEARING A FAULT CONDITION OVER A FIBRE CHANNEL PATH - A method for clearing a fault condition at a target device is disclosed herein. In selected embodiments, such a method includes detecting a fault condition at a target device and receiving N instructions before the fault condition is cleared, where the N instructions are unexecutable due to the fault condition. N fault condition indicators are transmitted in response to the N instructions. Clearing of the fault condition is detected when the fault condition no longer exists. Acknowledgments corresponding to the fault condition indicators are received, where each acknowledgment indicates that one of the fault condition indicators has been received. A fault clear indicator is transmitted only after both all N fault condition indicators have been received and clearing of the fault condition has been detected. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed herein. | 08-15-2013 |
20140101256 | METHOD TO PREVENT I/O STARVATION OF SLOWER HOSTS IN A MULTI-HOST ENVIRONMENT - A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for managing storage control unit input/output (I/O) operations in a multi-host environment. A storage control unit sends a busy status message when it has exhausted its resources to process new I/O requests. Once the utilization of the storage control unit's resources has subsided to a predetermined upper utilization value, it sends a availability status message to a first predetermined number of host systems that are owed a availability statue message. After the first predetermined number of availability status messages are sent, the storage control unit then waits for a predetermined period of time before sending a second predetermined number of availability status messages. | 04-10-2014 |
Clint Alan Hardy, Tucson, AZ US
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20100036982 | INTERROGATE PROCESSING FOR COMPLEX I/O LINK - A method for facilitating input/output (I/O) communication for a processing operation is provided. An interrogate command is obtained by an I/O communications adapter. The interrogate command queries for status information of the processing operation to be provided in an interrogate response. A fixed number of resources and a time allocated to the interrogate command is throttled by pre-allocating the fixed number of resources needed for the interrogate command, and maintaining a timestamp for a interrogate message. The interrogate message is forwarded from the I/O communications adapter to a control unit. If the interrogate response is not received by the I/O communications adapter within a limited timeout period as measured by the timestamp, or if the interrogate message is received while the fixed number of pre-allocated resources are in use, the I/O communications adapter returns a busy response indicating the control unit is busy to prevent overrunning the control unit. | 02-11-2010 |
20100037098 | TERMINATE OPERATIONS FOR COMPLEX I/O LINK - Method, system and computer program product embodiments for, in an input/output (I/O) link handling complex instruction chains, a messaging scheme incorporating a method of error recovery between an initiator processor and a receiver processor, are provided. An operation initiation message is been sent from the initiator processor to the receiver processor for the receiver processor to begin work on an operation. If determined to be necessary, a terminate operation message is sent from the initiator processor to the receiver processor. The initiator processor withholds sending additional messages for the operation until a terminate operation response message is received. Once the terminate operation message is received, outstanding messages in process are flushed from the receiver processor. The receiver processor withholds sending additional messages to the initiator processor as the outstanding messages are completed. The terminate operation response message is sent from the receiver processor to the initiator processor. | 02-11-2010 |
20110082951 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO ADJUST A MULTI-PATH DEVICE RESERVATION - A method to adjust a multi-path device reservation by supplying a computing device and a storage controller interconnected with a communication link. The method further reserves a data storage device in communication with the storage controller, where that data storage device reservation is held by a first communication path group comprising a first plurality of communication paths configured in the communication link. If the method detects a failed communication path configured in the first communication path group, the method configures a second communication path group by removing the failed communication path from the first communication path group, wherein the second communication path group maintains the data storage device reservation. | 04-07-2011 |
Cordell M. Hardy, Woodbury, MN US
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20120329898 | 2-OCTYL (METH)ACRYLATE ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - A pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a 2-octyl(meth)acrylate, (meth)acrylic acid copolymer and optional crosslinking agents is described. The adhesive composition may be derived from renewable resources and provides good peel, shear and high temperature stability. | 12-27-2012 |
20130288556 | DIMENSIONALLY STABLE NONWOVEN FIBROUS WEBS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Dimensionally stable nonwoven fibrous webs include a plurality of fibers formed from one or more thermoplastic polyesters and an antishrink additive, preferably in an amount greater than 0% and no more than 10% by weight of the web. The webs have at least one dimension which decreases by no greater than 12% in the plane of the web when heated to a temperature above a glass transition temperature of the fibers. The webs may be used as wipes. | 10-31-2013 |
20140053870 | CLEANING WIPE COMPRISING A SPUNBONDED WEB - Herein is disclosed a cleaning wipe comprising an activated spunbonded nonwoven web, and methods of making and using such cleaning wipes. | 02-27-2014 |
Cordell M. Hardy, Roseville, MN US
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20090312472 | GLYCOL-FREE GLUE STICK - A glue stick composition includes 5 to 40 % wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20 % wt alkanoate blend including a first C | 12-17-2009 |
20100151241 | 2-Octyl (Meth)acrylate Adhesive Composition - A pressure sensitive adhesive composition comprising a 2-octyl(meth)acrylate, (meth)acrylic acid copolymer and optional crosslinking agents is described. The adhesive composition may be derived from renewable resources and provides good peel, shear and high temperature stability. | 06-17-2010 |
20110160353 | ADHESIVE WITH ALKANOATE BLEND - An adhesive composition includes 5 to 40% wt polyvinylpyrrolidone; 3 to 20% wt alkanoate blend including a first C | 06-30-2011 |
Craig A. Hardy, Hart, MI US
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20110169386 | WALL MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR MOVABLY MOUNTING MODULAR INSTITUTIONAL FURNITURE AND FIXTURES - A modular mounting system for institutional or classroom furniture or fixtures includes mounting rails that are attached to a wall surface in a horizontal orientation and that are vertically spaced. The mounting rails have a flat wall-mounting portion, with upper and lower T-shaped sections projecting therefrom, forming upper and lower U-channels and a central C-channel. The wall-mounting portion has a lower chamfered edge. Sections of mounting rail are aligned by a spline inserted into the C-channel. The system is infinitely adaptable to a wide range of changing uses for the classroom, with each element of the modular classroom furniture easily mounted to or removed from the mounting rail with only a screwdriver. The selectable elements include a flat panel accessory that rides between the upper and lower mounting rails, an accessory tray, and vertical rail members and casegoods in various configurations that attach to one or both rails. | 07-14-2011 |
Daniel Hardy, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120066314 | PRIVATE MESSAGING A SECOND RECIPIENT OF AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION - Methods of the present inventions allow for private messaging a second recipient of an electronic communication. An exemplary method may comprise the steps of receiving a request to compose an electronic communication from a sender; generating a first electronic communication comprising a first recipient field, a second recipient field, and a first message field; receiving (from the sender) a first recipient electronic address in the first recipient field, a second recipient electronic address in the second recipient field, and a first message in the first message field; and prompting the sender for a private message for transmission only to the second recipient electronic address. Responsive to a negative response from the sender to the prompting step, the method may further comprise transmitting a completed version of the first electronic communication to both the first recipient electronic address and the second recipient electronic address. Responsive to a positive response from the sender to the prompting step, the method may further comprise generating a second electronic communication comprising the first recipient field, the second recipient field, the first message field, and a private message field; receiving (from the sender) a private message in the private message field; transmitting a completed version of the first electronic communication to the first recipient electronic address; and transmitting a completed version of the second electronic communication to the second recipient electronic address. | 03-15-2012 |
20140208197 | METHOD FOR CONVERSION OF WEBSITE CONTENT - A system and method for converting website content is presented. Design elements in a graphical representation of a web page are identified. The design elements are ordered according to a position of each of the design elements with respect to a top of the graphical representation of the web page. One or more of the ordered design elements are grouped into one or more groups of design elements, and the design elements are stacked by rearranging each group of design elements into a single column. The single column of the groups of design elements are rendered into a converted web page for display on a device. In one implementation, the device is a mobile device. | 07-24-2014 |
20140208202 | SYSTEM FOR CONVERSION OF WEBSITE CONTENT - A system and method for converting website content is presented. Design elements in a graphical representation of a web page are identified. The design elements are ordered according to a position of each of the design elements with respect to a top of the graphical representation of the web page. One or more of the ordered design elements are grouped into one or more groups of design elements, and the design elements are stacked by rearranging each group of design elements into a single column. The single column of the groups of design elements are rendered into a converted web page for display on a device. In one implementation, the device is a mobile device. | 07-24-2014 |
Daniel Hardy, York, PA US
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20110265336 | LASER LINE GENERATOR HAVING THREE INTERSECTING LIGHT PLANES - An improved laser line generating device is provided for use in construction layout tasks. The laser line generating device is comprised of a first laser light generator operable to emit from a housing a first plane of light having a fan angle greater than 180° and arranged in the housing to project the first plane of light perpendicular to a horizontal plane; and a second laser light generator operable to emit from the housing a second plane of light having a fan angle greater than 180° and arranged in the housing to project the second plane of light perpendicular to the first plane of light and perpendicular to the horizontal plane, such that the first plane of light intersects with the second plane of light at two points. | 11-03-2011 |
Danny J. Hardy, Laporte, TX US
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20120159695 | PROTECTIVE EAR SHADES - Left and right ear shades that are removably connectable to the bottom of a baseball-style cap or headband of a hardhat and fit around the back, top, and front of the ears. The shades can be positioned to accommodate the wearer. Each ear shade includes a forked clip that receives the hat band between inner and outer tines. For relatively thick hat bands, such as a those of baseball caps, the forked clip provides adequate resilient clamping force between the tines against the hat band to hold the ear shade in place. An optional removable clip fits around the top of the tines and resiliently connects near the bottom of the fork. Use of this optional removable clip allows the ear shade to be held in place on hats having hat bands that are too thin to be held in place solely by the clamping force of the fork tines. | 06-28-2012 |
David Hardy, Clemmons, NC US
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20090089944 | Fluid Distribution System for a Swimming Pool Cleaning Apparatus - A fluid distribution system for controlling the operation of a swimming pool cleaning device includes a housing having an inlet for receiving a supply of pressurized fluid, a plurality of outlet openings and a valve chamber between the inlet and outlet openings. The housing has at least one compound cylinder having two portions with different bore diameters for slideably accommodating therein a mating stepped piston. Each portion of the compound cylinder fluidly communicates with pressurized water in the valve chamber via associated fluid pathways. The larger cylinder is vented by a relief valve actuated by a fluid driven cam that periodically opens and closes the relief valve. When the relief valve is closed, the pressure within the large cylinder pushes the piston to a first position which effects the opened/closed status of a port, e.g., allowing one of the outlets to communicate with the pressurized water in the valve chamber. When the relief valve is opened, the pressure within the larger cylinder is reduced, allowing the pressure in the smaller cylinder to push the piston to a second position which effects the opened/closed status of the port and/or opens another port to allow the pressurized fluid to be discharged through another outlet. | 04-09-2009 |
Dennis R. Hardy, Alexandria, VA US
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20100028242 | RECOVERY OF [CO2]T FROM SEAWATER/AQUEOUS BICARBONATE SYSTEMS USING A MULTI-LAYER GAS PERMEABLE MEMBRANE - The present invention is generally directed to a system for recovering CO | 02-04-2010 |
20130039837 | Method for the Continuous Recovery of Carbon Dioxide from Acidified Seawater - A method for recovering carbon dioxide from acidified seawater using a membrane contactor and passing seawater with a pH less than or equal to 6 over the outside of a hollow fiber membrane tube while applying vacuum or a hydrogen sweep gas to the inside of the hollow fiber membrane tube, wherein up to 92% of the re-equilibrated [CO | 02-14-2013 |
Dennis R. Hardy, California, MD US
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20110105630 | Catalytic Support for use in Carbon Dioxide Hydrogenation Reactions - A catalyst support which may be used to support various catalysts for use in reactions for hydrogenation of carbon dioxide including a catalyst support material and an active material capable of catalyzing a reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) reaction associated with the catalyst support material. A catalyst for hydrogenation of carbon dioxide may be supported on the catalyst support. A method for making a catalyst for use in hydrogenation of carbon dioxide including application of an active material capable of catalyzing a reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) reaction to a catalyst support material, the coated catalyst support material is optionally calcined, and a catalyst for the hydrogenation of carbon dioxide is deposited on the coated catalyst support material. A process for hydrogenation of carbon dioxide and for making syngas comprising a hydrocarbon, esp. methane, reforming step and a RWGS step which employs the catalyst composition of the present invention and products thereof. | 05-05-2011 |
20110268617 | SYNTHESIS OF HYDROCARBONS VIA CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF CO2 - A method of: introducing hydrogen and a feed gas containing at least 50 vol % carbon dioxide into a reactor containing a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst; and heating the hydrogen and carbon dioxide to a temperature of at least about 190° C. to produce hydrocarbons in the reactor. An apparatus having: a reaction vessel for containing a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, capable of heating gases to at least about 190° C.; a hydrogen delivery system feeding into the reaction vessel; a carbon dioxide delivery system for delivering a feed gas containing at least 50 vol % carbon dioxide feeding into the reaction vessel; and a trap for collecting hydrocarbons generated in the reaction vessel. | 11-03-2011 |
20110281959 | Extraction of Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen From Seawater and Hydrocarbon Production Therefrom - Apparatus for seawater acidification including an ion exchange, cathode and anode electrode compartments and cation-permeable membranes that separate the electrode compartments from the ion exchange compartment. Means is provided for feeding seawater through the ion exchange compartment and for feeding a dissociable liquid media through the anode and cathode electrode compartments. A cathode is located in the cathode electrode compartment and an anode is located in the anode electrode compartment and a means for application of current to the cathode and anode is provided. A method for the acidification of seawater by subjecting the seawater to an ion exchange reaction to exchange H | 11-17-2011 |
20130206605 | EXTRACTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND HYDROGEN FROM SEAWATER AND HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION THEREFROM - Apparatus for seawater acidification including an ion exchange, cathode and anode electrode compartments and cation-permeable membranes that separate the electrode compartments from the ion exchange compartment. Means is provided for feeding seawater through the ion exchange compartment and for feeding a dissociable liquid media through the anode and cathode electrode compartments. A cathode is located in the cathode electrode compartment and an anode is located in the anode electrode compartment and a means for application of current to the cathode and anode is provided. A method for the acidification of seawater by subjecting the seawater to an ion exchange reaction to exchange H | 08-15-2013 |
20140238869 | ELECTROCHEMICAL MODULE CONFIGURATION FOR THE CONTINUOUS ACIDIFICATION OF ALKALINE WATER SOURCES AND RECOVERY OF CO2 WITH CONTINUOUS HYDROGEN GAS PRODUCTION - An electrochemical cell for the continuous acidification of alkaline water sources and recovery of carbon dioxide with simultaneous continuous hydrogen gas production having a center compartment, an electrolyte-free anode compartment having a mesh anode in direct contact with an ion permeable membrane, an endblock in direct contact with the anode where the endblock provides a gas escape route behind the anode, an electrolyte-free cathode compartment having a mesh cathode in direct contact with an ion permeable membrane, and an endblock in direct contact with the cathode where the endblock provides a gas escape route behind the cathode. Current applied to the electrochemical cell for generating hydrogen gas also lowers the pH of the alkaline water to produce carbon dioxide with no additional current or power. Also disclosed is the related method for continuously acidifying alkaline water sources and recovering carbon dioxide with continuous hydrogen gas production. | 08-28-2014 |
Douglas John Hardy, Middletown, PA US
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20090130902 | MULTI POSITION ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - An electrical connector assembly includes a housing having more than one cavity extending along an insertion axis for inserting a connector in each of the more than one cavity. The housing has a slot extending perpendicular to the insertion axis and the housing has a locking chamber therethrough including a first section and a wider second section. A retention lock is inserted into the slot and held within the housing. The retention lock has a split center post with a top latch and the retention lock passes through the locking chamber so that the top latch locks within the wider second section of the locking chamber. The retention lock locks each of the more than one connector within each cavity. | 05-21-2009 |
20090197464 | INTERFACE ADAPTOR - An interface adaptor includes a housing having a cartridge chamber and an opening providing access to the cartridge chamber. The housing includes a first mating interface and a second mating interface. A cartridge is received in the cartridge chamber through the opening and is removable from the cartridge chamber through the opening. The cartridge includes a substrate, a first header, and a second header. The first header is mounted to the substrate and is provided at the first mating interface for mating with a first connector, and the second header is mounted to the substrate and is provided at the second mating interface for mating with the second connector. | 08-06-2009 |
20100062634 | PANEL MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - An RF connector assembly for mating to a mating connector securely attached to a device includes an inner conductor and an outer conductor coaxially aligned with one another. The inner and outer conductors define a mating interface for mating with the mating connector. The connector assembly also includes an outer body having a latching element configured to couple to the mating connector. The outer body also has a flange extending from the outer body and being configured to face the device when the coaxial connector assembly is mated with the mating connector. A fastener is separately provided from the outer body and engages the flange and the device to securely couple the outer body to the device. Optionally, the outer conductor may define the outer body. Alternatively, the outer body may be a plastic outer body that surrounds the outer conductor. | 03-11-2010 |
20120202372 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a center contact configured to be terminated to a center conductor of a cable. A dielectric holds the center contact. A stamped and formed outer contact surrounds the dielectric and the center contact. The outer contact is configured to be terminated to a braid of the cable. A stamped and formed outer ferrule surrounds at least a portion of the outer contact such that the braid is sandwiched between the outer ferrule and the outer contact. | 08-09-2012 |
20120302089 | GROUND TERMINAL ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - A ground terminal is provided for a vehicle. The ground terminal includes a hub having an opening extending therethrough. The opening is configured to receive a fastener for attaching the hub to the vehicle. A plurality of electrical contacts extend radially outward from the hub. Each electrical contact extends outwardly from the hub to a free end portion. The free end portions of the electrical contacts are arranged in an arcuate pattern. | 11-29-2012 |
20120329298 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector is provided including a connector sub-assembly having a stamped and formed outer contact. A dielectric insert is positioned within the outer contact. A center contact extends through the dielectric insert. A ground contact tab extends from the connector sub-assembly and is configured to ground to a substrate. The ground contact tab is configured for one of through-hole mounting or surface mounting to the substrate. An interface housing receives the connector sub-assembly. A rear housing is coupled to the interface housing. The connector sub-assembly is captured between the interface housing and the rear housing. The rear housing is coupled to the substrate to secure the interface housing to the substrate. The rear housing is configured for one of through-hole mounting or surface mounting to the substrate. | 12-27-2012 |
20130309904 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A coaxial connector assembly includes a housing having a mating end and a mounting end having anvils. The housing has a cavity. A center contact is received in the cavity that includes a mating end and a terminating end. An outer contact is received in the cavity. The outer contact has a mating cylinder surrounding the center contact. The outer contact has mounting legs extending from the mating cylinder that extend through the housing to the mounting end of the housing. The mounting legs are formed against the anvils for termination to a circuit board. | 11-21-2013 |
20140148052 | HEADER ASSEMBLY - A header assembly includes a conductive outer housing holding a center contact and a dielectric body. The outer housing has a rear shell and an outer contact extending forward from the rear shell. The outer contact has a catch extending therefrom positioned forward of the rear shell. The header assembly includes a nose cone coupled to the outer contact. The nose cone is manufactured from a plastic material. The nose cone surrounds the outer contact. The nose cone has keying ribs along an exterior thereof. The nose cone has a latch engaging the catch to secure the nose cone to the outer housing. | 05-29-2014 |
Edward Hardy, Milford, NH US
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20100263788 | System and Method for Microelectronics Lamination Press - The system contains a lamination press. The first cavity is formed in a chassis. A film assembly is fitted within the chassis. A buffer mounts over the film assembly and within the chassis. A tool set is shaped to fit within the first cavity. The tool set and chassis are positioned within the lamination press to confer heat and pressure from the lamination press to the film assembly and chassis. | 10-21-2010 |
Eugene E. Hardy, Old Bridge, NJ US
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20130267451 | Dilutable Concentrated Cleaning Composition - This application relates to an aqueous, acidic, self-preserving, liquid cleaning composition, typically a dishwashing liquid, having a pH for the composition within the range of 2.5 to 5 initially and upon dilution, which composition comprises a plurality of surfactants, the surfactants including surfactant active components comprising from greater than 39% to up to 55% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, wherein the composition has a viscosity of from 80 to 3000 mPas as measured at 25° C., and the composition is dilutable with water to form a non-gelling diluted composition having up to five times the volume of the undiluted composition and a viscosity within the range of 80 to 3000 mPas as measured at 25° C. at any dilution up to the five times dilution. | 10-10-2013 |
Frank M. Hardy, Vienna, VA US
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20120184044 | MOLECULARLY-IMPRINTED POLYMERIC MATERIALS FOR VISUAL DETECTION OF EXPLOSIVES - A molecularly-imprinted polymeric material that selectively binds with an explosive compound. The molecularly-imprinted polymeric material comprises a cross-linked, water-soluble polymer having basic functional groups and a binding site capable of selectively binding an explosive compound. The basic functional groups have a pKa that is sufficiently high to react with the explosive compound to result in a visually detectable color change. For example, the basic functional groups may have a pKa in the range of 6.0-9.0. The molecularly-imprinted polymeric material may be used in a variety of applications, such as a projectile for detecting explosives. Also described is a method for making a molecularly-imprinted polymeric material. | 07-19-2012 |
Gregg Hardy, Portland, OR US
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20080296273 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR LASER DRILLING HOLES WITH IMPROVED TAPER - A method of and an apparatus for drilling blind vias with selectable tapers in multilayer electronic circuits permit forming electrical connections between layers while maintaining quality and throughput. The method relies on recognizing that the top diameter of the via and the bottom diameter of the via, which define the taper, are functions of two separate sets of equations. Simultaneous solution of these equations yields a solution space that enables optimization of throughput while maintaining selected taper and quality using temporally unmodified Q-switched CO | 12-04-2008 |
20090236323 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LASER DRILLING HOLES WITH TAILORED LASER PULSES - An improved method and apparatus for drilling vias in electronic substrates with laser pulses is presented which uses one or more tailored pulses to reduce debris remaining in the via while maintaining system throughput and avoiding damage to the substrate. A tailored pulse is a laser pulse that features a power spike having a peak power 10% higher than the average power of the pulse and lasting less than 50% of the duration of the pulse. Methods and apparatuses for creating tailored pulses by slicing longer duration pulses are shown. | 09-24-2009 |
Gregg E. Hardy, Portland, OR US
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20110222298 | PANEL WITH MICRO-HOLE PATTERN IN A STRUCTURALLY THIN PORTION - An area of reduced thickness is formed in a panel, and a pattern of microscopic holes are formed in the area. The holes are filled with a light transmissive material such as a curable polymer. The thinned area may also be filled with a polymer to reinforce the thinned area and the polymer may be colored to add color to light transmitted through the pattern. The panel can form a portion of a housing surrounding a lighting source that makes the holes visible when lit. | 09-15-2011 |
James Hardy, Ijamsville, MD US
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20100075294 | Novel Cellular Compositions and Methods for Their Preparation - The present invention relates to novel cell (e.g., hepatocyte, etc.) compositions and methods for their preparation and use. In particular, the invention concerns methods of processing preparations of such cells so as to permit their repeated cryopreservation and thawing while retaining substantial viability. The invention also concerns preparations of cells (e.g., hepatocytes) that have been repeatedly cryopreserved and thawed. | 03-25-2010 |
20100075295 | Novel Cellular Compositions and Methods for Their Preparation - The present invention relates to novel cell (e.g., hepatocyte, etc.) compositions and methods for their preparation and use. In particular, the invention concerns methods of processing preparations of such cells so as to permit their repeated cryopreservation and thawing while retaining substantial viability. The invention also concerns preparations of cells (e.g., hepatocytes) that have been repeatedly cryopreserved and thawed. | 03-25-2010 |
Jason Patrick Hardy, Edina, MN US
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20120209665 | Idea, Submission, Ranking And Incubating System And Method - A system and method for idea submission, idea ranking and idea incubating are provided that allow regular members of the public to submit ideas, allows those submitted ideas to be ranked and reviewed by a community and that incubates the best ideas and secures protection and potential monetization of the best ideas and it is to this end that the disclosure is directed. | 08-16-2012 |
John P. Hardy, Saranac, MI US
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20090145364 | LIVESTOCK TREATMENT CAROUSEL - A livestock treatment carousel includes a rotatable platform and a plurality of fences. The rotatable platform has a substantially vertical axis of rotation. The fences define at least one stall for receiving livestock. Each of the fences has an inner end disposed toward the axis of rotation and an outer end opposite the inner end. The rotatable platform extends substantially beyond the stall, either inwardly or outwardly from the stall, or both inwardly and outwardly, for providing one or more walking areas on the platform for one or more attendants treating the livestock. The carousel may incorporate a movable gate at each of the fences. The movable gate closes to contain the livestock in the stall and opens to release the livestock from the stall. | 06-11-2009 |
Julie Hardy, Missouri City, TX US
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20140151048 | USE OF OLIGO-QUATERNARY COMPOSITIONS TO INCREASE SCALE INHIBITOR LIFETIME IN A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - A method of inhibiting scale in a subterranean formation comprises pretreating the subterranean formation with a polyquaternary amine that serves as a squeeze life extention (SLE) agent, and then introducing a scale inhibitor pill into the subterranean formation, wherein the scale inhibitor pill includes one or more scale inhibitor compositions. For example, the polyquaternary amine may be a polymer having up to 5 quaternary amine centers, but is preferably a nonpolymeric diquaternary amine having a molecular weight of from 250 to 500. One such example is 1,3-propandiaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N,N′,N′,N′-hexamethyl-, dichloride. The SLE agent is preferably introduced into the formation in a brine solution having a concentration from 0.1 to 20 weight percent. The SLE agents may be used with a variety of known scale inhibitors and scale inhibitor chemistries. | 06-05-2014 |
20140155299 | USE OF OLIGO-QUATERNARY COMPOSITIONS TO INCREASE SCALE INHIBITOR LIFETIME IN A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - A method of inhibiting scale in a subterranean formation comprises pretreating the subterranean formation with a polyquaternary amine that serves as a squeeze life extention (SLE) agent, and then introducing a scale inhibitor pill into the subterranean formation, wherein the scale inhibitor pill includes one or more scale inhibitor compositions. For example, the polyquaternary amine may be a polymer having up to 5 quaternary amine centers, but is preferably a nonpolymeric diquaternary amine having a molecular weight of from 250 to 500. One such example is 1,3-propandiaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N,N,N′,N′,N′-hexamethyl-, dichloride. The SLE agent is preferably introduced into the formation in a brine solution having a concentration from 0.1 to 20 weight percent. The SLE agents may be used with a variety of known scale inhibitors and scale inhibitor chemistries. | 06-05-2014 |
Katherine Hardy, Jacksonville, FL US
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20130229618 | LIQUID MENISCUS LENS WITH IMPROVED SALINE FORMULATION - The present invention relates generally to a high-efficiency Electrowetting saline solution formulation. Specific embodiments include high-efficiency Electrowetting saline formulations that maximize the electrical performance of an arcuate liquid meniscus lens incorporated in an ophthalmic lens and operated using direct current. | 09-05-2013 |
20140002788 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM PRINTED BATTERIES ON OPHTHALMIC DEVICES | 01-02-2014 |
20140272522 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FORM THREE-DIMENSIONAL BIOCOMPATIBLE ENERGIZATION ELEMENTS - Methods and apparatus to form three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements are described. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatus to form the three-dimensional biocompatible energization elements involve forming conductive traces on the three-dimensional surfaces and depositing active elements of the energization elements on the conductive traces. The active elements are sealed with a biocompatible material. In some embodiments, a field of use for the methods and apparatus may include any biocompatible device or product that requires energization elements. | 09-18-2014 |
Katherine Rowan Hardy, Jacksonville, FL US
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20130034760 | BIOCOMPATIBLE WIRE BATTERY - A rechargeable electrochemical battery in the form of a single or multi-stranded wire assembly may be utilized as a power source for any number of implantable or non-implantable medical devices. As the wire form battery may be scaled to micro size, it may be utilized to power medical devices that were traditionally non-active devices, but which may be enhanced with active components. The wire form battery may be cut to size for a particular application which provides the same open circuit voltage regardless of how the wire is ultimately configured and the length of the wire utilized. Although the battery is in wire form, various arrangements of the components within the battery are also possible. | 02-07-2013 |
K. Michael Hardy, Humble, TX US
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20110127194 | Hydrocarbon Treatment Process - In a catalytic treatment process, mercaptans in sour hydrocarbon are oxidized to disulfide oils using an aqueous treatment solution containing a chelated polyvalent metal catalyst, alkali metal hydroxide, and the alkali metal salt of at least one alcohol in a non-dispersive mixing apparatus wherein an upgraded hydrocarbon containing the disulfide oils is produced. | 06-02-2011 |
20110163008 | HYDROCARBON TREATMENT PROCESS - In a catalytic treatment process, mercaptans in sour hydrocarbon are oxidized to disulfide oils using an aqueous treatment solution containing a chelated polyvalent metal catalyst, alkali metal hydroxide, and the alkali metal salt of at least one alcohol in a non-dispersive mixing apparatus wherein an upgraded hydrocarbon containing the disulfide oils is produced. | 07-07-2011 |
20150048006 | HYDROCARBON TREATMENT PROCESS - In a catalytic treatment process, mercaptans in sour hydrocarbon are oxidized to disulfide oils using an aqueous treatment solution containing a chelated polyvalent metal catalyst, alkali metal hydroxide, and the alkali metal salt of at least one alcohol in a non-dispersive mixing apparatus wherein an upgraded hydrocarbon containing the disulfide oils is produced. | 02-19-2015 |
Lawrence C. Hardy, Cresco, PA US
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20090255947 | Article dispensing system - An article dispensing system is provided which can be customized to selectively store and dispense multiple desired articles to suitable containers. The system of the invention is particularly relevant for items which can be stored on hangers in a vertical format and dispensed therefrom. | 10-15-2009 |
20100294628 | REDUCED NOISE CONTAINER CARRIER - A reduced noise container carrier for an automated container filling machine has a container receptacle portion sized to receive a plurality of different sized containers; a side portion situated between the container receptacle portion and the bottom portion for engaging a plurality of mechanical devices of the machine; a substantially flat bottom portion for engaging a conveyor belt of the machine; an identification portion encoding an identification of the carrier; and, a noise reduction portion comprising a groove encircling the side portion of the carrier and a band disposed in the groove. The noise reduction portion is disposed to engage noise reduction portions of other carriers when the carriers collide on the conveyor belt and to avoid engaging portions of the machine other than the conveyor belt during a period of time when the machine is using the speed of the conveyor belt to calculate the position of the carrier. | 11-25-2010 |
L. Charles Hardy, St. Paul, MN US
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20100028420 | CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITION AND PROCESS - A composition for encapsulation and controlled release comprises a water-insoluble matrix comprising a host molecule that is non-covalently crosslinked by multi-valent cations, that is non-polymeric, that has more than one carboxy functional group, that has at least partial aromatic or heteroaromatic character, and that comprises at least one pterin or 5-substituted pterin moiety. The composition can further comprise a guest molecule (for example, a drug) that can be encapsulated within the matrix and subsequently released. | 02-04-2010 |
Mark A. Hardy, Scarsdale, NY US
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20100196441 | USES OF IMMUNOLOGICALLY MODIFIED SCAFFOLD FOR TISSUE PREVASCULARIZATION CELL TRANSPLANTATION - This invention provides method of making and using of a porous 3 dimensional cyclic RGD peptide-modified alginate scaffold that can be loaded with different cell types and/or growth factors for implantation at sites of tissue damage to promote tissue regeneration. The cyclic RGD peptide promotes vascular formation of the host tissue, cell binding and survival of seeded cells. Scaffolds with growth factors but without cells can also be implanted to create a vascular bed in which cells are transplanted at a later time point. | 08-05-2010 |
Micael Joel Hardy, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20130142735 | In Vivo Mitochondrial Labeling Using Positively-CHarged Nitroxide Enhanced and Gadolinum Chelate Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging - A system and method for acquiring MR imaging data from a subject includes administering positively-charged nitroxides or gadolinium chelates for in vivo mitochondrial labeling, acquiring MR imaging data from the subject, and reconstructing an image of the subject having enhanced contrast in areas including metabolic and/or mitotic activity. | 06-06-2013 |
Michael Hardy, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20120181983 | DUAL-CHARGER SYSTEM - A charger system for use in a vehicle to charge a vehicle battery includes a first charger and a second charger. The chargers are connected to a vehicle bus. Each charger has a master indication digital input and decodes the input to determine its role as master charger or slave charger. The master charger configures its connection to the vehicle bus to use a master node message set. The slave charger configures its connection to the vehicle bus to use a slave node message set. | 07-19-2012 |
20120315801 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE CHARGING - A connector assembly having a body is provided. The body forms an inlet, an internal cavity, and an outlet. A plate is oriented in the cavity and adjacent to the outlet. A harness partially extends through the inlet, into the cavity, and is connected to the plate. A molded material is disposed over the harness within the internal cavity on an inlet side of the plate. The molded material includes an integrally formed grommet that is oriented at the inlet of the body for providing strain relief to the harness. | 12-13-2012 |
20130090012 | CONNECTOR HAVING OPTIMIZED TIP - A connector having an optimized tip is disclosed. The tip may be optimized to facilitate insulating the connector and/or providing a low friction surface to facilitate insertion. The tip may be optimized with a non-conducting and/or low friction end cap configured to be positioned over the tip. | 04-11-2013 |
Michael Hardy, Warren, NJ US
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20130130658 | ACCESSORY WITH INTEGRATED DISPLAY CONTROLLED BY CONNECTED DEVICE - An accessory and method for displaying a data feed are described. A device interface of the accessory is configured to connect a processor with an external device and transfer a data feed from the external device to a display of the accessory. A memory stores computer executable instructions to instruct the processor to receive the transferred data feed via the device interface and to instruct the processor to provide the transferred data feed to the display. A user interface provides a user input in response to the transferred data feed to the processor and back to the external device. | 05-23-2013 |
Michael David Hardy, Cumberland, RI US
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20120094146 | Metallic Composite Material - A roll bonded, composite metallic material utilizing a Magnesium (Mg) core to take advantage of its extreme light weight. The clad composite consist of roll bonded metal layers such as Al, stainless steel, copper and titanium on the surfaces of Mg. A multitude of clad combinations are available to combine the unique surface properties of various alloys to suit the particular application or design needs, with the light weight and strength characteristics of Mg. | 04-19-2012 |
Michael L. Hardy, Cheshire, CT US
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20140067166 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEM - An apparatus is described comprising: at least one processor; and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to: regulate an operation of a motor based at least in part on a control imposed on an output torque of the motor and a rate of change of a speed of the motor. | 03-06-2014 |
Priscilla Rose Hardy, Punta Gorda, FL US
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20120062087 | ORGANIZER FOR SORTING JEWELRY BY COLOR OR STYLE - A jewelry organizer configured to hold various sizes and types of jewelry items so that all pieces of a particular style or color may be stored and displayed in one location. The jewelry organizer includes at least one card including a frame and at least one crossing bar secured to the frame. A web panel is connected to each crossing bar. The web panel includes a plurality of holes and openings. A plurality of hooks is attached to the crossing bars and a hanging rod is located on the top end of the frame. The holes and openings are adapted to receive a plurality of different jewelry items. | 03-15-2012 |
Richard Hardy, Henderson, NV US
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20130223833 | Camera pod - A camera pod for an aircraft includes a housing with a plurality of camera compartments configured to downwardly angle a camera therein and a port for the lens of a camera. A pliant member is configured to quickly and easily retain a camera in a compartment biasing the camera in the downwardly angled position and absorbing vibration. A back plate is secured to the housing sealing it. | 08-29-2013 |
Rody Hardy, Portland, OR US
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20120166076 | Predictive Traffic Warning And Suggestive Rerouting System And Method - A method and system for providing a traffic warning for a predictive route and a suggestive rerouting for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The method includes steps of retrieving traffic information for roadways included in a predictive travel zone, including traffic incidents. The method also includes steps of calculating a suggestive reroute that reroutes the user around a traffic incident and continuing on a roadway within the predictive travel zone. | 06-28-2012 |
Ronald W. Hardy, Twin Falls, ID US
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20090259018 | PROTEIN CONSENTRATE FROM STARCH CONTAINING GRAINS: COMPOSITION, METHOD OF MAKING, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods of producing a protein concentrate from a starch containing grain and uses thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the protein concentrate produced is used to prepare an aquaculture feed. | 10-15-2009 |
20130274443 | PROTEIN CONCENTRATE FROM STARCH CONTAINING GRAINS: COMPOSITION, METHOD OF MAKING, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to methods of producing a protein concentrate from a starch containing grain and uses thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the protein concentrate produced is used to prepare an aquaculture feed. | 10-17-2013 |
Russell L. Hardy, Melville, NY US
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20100243823 | CEILING-MOUNTED DOCKING DEVICE - The present invention provides a docking device for connecting to equipment. The docking device includes a first housing section having a plurality of leg sections extending from a surface thereof. A second housing section is attachable to the leg sections of the first housing section. The first housing section and the second housing section define an internal cavity of the docking device. The internal cavity is dimensioned to receive an electrical cable. The leg sections and the second housing section define an opening therebetween. The opening communicates with the internal cavity of the docking device. A panel is dimensioned to be received into the opening defined by the leg sections and the second housing section. The panel has a connector extending therethrough. | 09-30-2010 |
Russell L. Hardy, Batesville, IN US
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20100022926 | CHAIR - A chair with articulable support sections and an integrated lift system may have support sections mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device may articulate multiple sections. The chair includes configurable accessories directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair. The support sections may include air cells to adjust firmness of support section surfaces. | 01-28-2010 |
20120043794 | Chair - A chair with articulable support sections and an integrated lift system may have support sections mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device may articulate multiple sections. The chair includes configurable accessories directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair. The support sections may include air cells to adjust firmness of support section surfaces. | 02-23-2012 |
20130099546 | CHAIR HAVING POWERED LEG EXTENSION - A chair with articulable support sections and an integrated lift system may have support sections mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device may articulate multiple sections. The chair includes configurable accessories directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair. The support sections may include air cells to adjust firmness of support section surfaces. | 04-25-2013 |
Scott Hardy, New Haven, VT US
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20140177981 | FOLDABLE CARRYING DEVICE - A carrying device uses a folding structural frame covered by a shell. The frame is configured with two rigid members, which are joined together by two pivotable joints. A two-part base piece attaches to the frame and creates a structural bottom for the bag, with the base supporting articles placed inside of the bag. The frame and base create support that enables the bag to stand upright on a flat surface. The shell is made from a soft, flexible fabric material. The assembly is capable of folding to a substantially flat position, with the frame members moving relative to one another around the pivotable joints, and the base folding in half and becoming substantially co-planar with the frame. A strap attaches to the device in multiple configurations, allowing the device to be carried in different ways. | 06-26-2014 |
Scott Hardy, Charlotte, VT US
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20110010964 | FOOTWEAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - Footwear includes an upper, an outsole attached to a lower portion of the upper; and a sock liner disposed within to the upper and attached to a region of the upper above a bottom portion of the sock liner, the sock liner having a heel portion spaced above a top surface of the outsole, the sock liner attached to the upper | 01-20-2011 |
20120088022 | INFANT FORMULA DEVICE - An apparatus is provided for accurately dispensing a powder such as powdered infant formula into a container, and pasteurizing and reconstituting the powdered formula while completely mixing the formula in the container. The apparatus includes a hopper assembly for storing powder, a dosing assembly for measuring and dispensing powder from a receptacle into the container, a dilution assembly and a mixing assembly for obtaining accurately and completely mixed formula from the dispensed powder. The hopper is shaped to promote powder bridging, and the resulting powder bridge is used in combination with the dosing assembly to provide a predetermined amount of powder using a single mechanical valve that is isolated from the powder. The mixing assembly mixes the contents of the container while holding the bottle at a fixed angle relative to the vertical. A method of providing pasteurized infant formula from an infant formula powder is also disclosed. | 04-12-2012 |
Thelbert David Hardy, Pascagoula, MS US
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20100300625 | Hand held dual sided tape dispensing machine - A hand held adhesive tape dispensing machine for joining tape strips originating from two tape rolls to form one tape strip of a desired length with partially exposed adhesive on both sides, which has an offset frame structure supporting guide members to maintain tape positions; roller that tape strips join on; spools that can accommodate varying widths of tape; cutting blade for severing tape; and handle for grasping. | 12-02-2010 |
Victor Lee Hardy, Clemmons, NC US
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20130340914 | LABEL APPLYING METHOD, APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED RECEPTACLE - A label applying apparatus and a related method are provided. The label applying apparatus may include a label applicator and a receptacle. The label applicator may include a displaceable piston with an applicator surface configured to receive a label. The receptacle may include walls that define an interior compartment. Further the receptacle may include a pivotable cover member that pivots about a hinge between a closed position that covers an upper opening of the receptacle and an open position in which articles of material may be inserted into the interior compartment. The distal end of an upper portion of the pivotable cover member may engage the articles such that the articles are retained in a position whereby the displaceable piston extends into the interior compartment and applies a label to a label application surface of the most proximate one of the articles to the applicator surface of the displaceable piston. | 12-26-2013 |
20140290672 | LABEL APPLYING METHOD AND ASSOCIATED RECEPTACLE - A label applying apparatus and a related method are provided. The label applying apparatus may include a label applicator and a receptacle. The label applicator may include a displaceable piston with an applicator surface configured to receive a label. The receptacle may include walls that define an interior compartment. Further the receptacle may include a pivotable cover member that pivots about a hinge between a closed position that covers an upper opening of the receptacle and an open position in which articles of material may be inserted into the interior compartment. The distal end of an upper portion of the pivotable cover member may engage the articles such that the articles are retained in a position whereby the displaceable piston extends into the interior compartment and applies a label to a label application surface of the most proximate one of the articles to the applicator surface of the displaceable piston. | 10-02-2014 |
Wayne B. Hardy, Millville, UT US
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20140287119 | SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR BAKING A FOOD PRODUCT - Devices, systems, and methods are provided for baking a food product in a portable baking oven. The baking oven includes a main body, lower and upper stones, a heat shield suspending the upper stone above the lower stone, and a heat element emanating heat upward to a rotating flat panel having the lower stone thereon. Convection heat from the heat element moves upward from below the rotating flat panel and past a periphery of the flat panel, channeled by the heat shield to the upper stone, to move along the upper stone, and then down along the heat shield, on the opposite side. With this arrangement, the heat element heats the upper and lower stones with convection heat moving between the lower and upper stones in a side-to-side manner. | 09-25-2014 |
William Hardy, Charlotte, NC US
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20110087495 | SUSPICIOUS ENTITY INVESTIGATION AND RELATED MONITORING IN A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for monitoring of financial institution business activity for the purpose of identifying suspicious activities. The embodiments herein described rely on monitoring business activities from many data repositories, some of which are exclusive to financial institution. By monitoring financial business activity for the purpose of identifying suspicious activity or behaviors, bank fraud or other criminal/wrongful activities can be mitigated or otherwise avoided. In addition, the identification of suspicious activities serves to identify the individual(s) associated with the suspicious activities and/or other information related to the individual(s), such as physical location, electronic location, telephone number and the like. | 04-14-2011 |
William Christopher Hardy, Arlington, VA US
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20090175188 | REAL-TIME MONITORING OF PERCEIVED QUALITY OF PACKET VOICE TRANSMISSION - The present invention is directed to a system and method for monitoring perceived quality of a packet-switched voice service in a network. The method includes the step of receiving a packetized voice communication via the packet-switched voice service. At least one objective measurement is obtained from the received packetized voice communication. User perceived quality of voice data is derived from the at least one objective measurement. The user perceived quality of voice data is provided to a user. The steps of receiving, obtaining, deriving, and providing are performed in real-time. | 07-09-2009 |
20140150098 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING OPERATION OF UNDETECTED MALWARE LOADED ONTO A COMPUTING DEVICE - Methods and devices for protecting computing devices against the effects of surreptitiously loaded machine language programs from a malware source. The user defines a pattern of disruption of the sequence of bytes. The user then installs legitimate programs to be run on a particular computing device by loading the original program onto the local hard drive and replacing the program by one to which the pattern of disruption has been applied. Using the user-defined disruption pattern, the computing device can define the transforms necessary to reverse the application of the disruptive pattern. As part of the process the operating system for the computing device is modified to apply transforms that reverse the disruption pattern when executing a program file loaded into RAM. | 05-29-2014 |
20140153429 | REAL-TIME MONITORING OF PERCEIVED QUALITY OF PACKET VOICE TRANSMISSION - The present invention is directed to a system and method for monitoring perceived quality of a packet-switched voice service in a network. The method includes the step of receiving a packetized voice communication via the packet-switched voice service. At least one objective measurement is obtained from the received packetized voice communication. User perceived quality of voice data is derived from the at least one objective measurement. The user perceived quality of voice data is provided to a user. The steps of receiving, obtaining, deriving, and providing are performed in real-time. | 06-05-2014 |
William Christopher Hardy, Dallas, TX US
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20120039203 | DETERMINING THE EFFECTS OF NEW TYPES OF IMPAIRMENTS ON PERCEIVED QUALITY OF A VOICE SERVICE - Empirically derived models are used to relate user perception to objectively measurable characteristics, under a criterion of nearly perfect co-variance between predicted MOS values and the variations in the values of the objectively measurable characteristics. In the example context of evaluating packet switched telephony service, the present invention eliminates the need to perform subjective tests to characterize each combination of codec type and transmission protocol. | 02-16-2012 |
William Lyle Hardy, Peoria, IL US
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20090035194 | Exhaust treatment system with an oxidation device for NO2 control - An exhaust treatment system includes an oxidation device having a plurality of channels through which a flow of exhaust flows. A first portion of the channels of the oxidation device are coated with catalytic material for converting NO to NO | 02-05-2009 |
William M. Hardy, Crosby, TX US
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20120085320 | High Volume Combustion Catalyst Delivery System - A high volume combustion catalyst system of the current invention delivers an aerosol liquid catalyst into a diesel engine for the express purpose of enhancing combustion efficiency, thus, lowering fuel consumption and emissions. This invention is capable of extremely precise catalyst delivery and can service the full range of commercially available diesel engines. | 04-12-2012 |
Willie J. Hardy, Philadelphia, MS US
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20090025654 | Automatically controlled outdoor pelletized bio-fuel-burning hydronic heater - A heating system has a heating unit with a combustion chamber for burning wood pellets or other pelletized fuel. The heating unit is controlled by a process control module that automatically keeps all operating functions within predetermined limits for safe, efficient and easy operation. The unit also includes a combustion air distribution assembly with a stir shaft that rotates within the combustion chamber and introduces combustion air through orifices along the length of the shaft to enhance fuel combustion. A thermo cycle plumbing assembly serves as a safety feature by preventing overheating in the event of a power failure or pump failure. Also included in the unit is a removable insulated firebox burn chamber that provides a high temperature combustion atmosphere and a heat/particulate recovery module which provides maximum heating efficiency and reduces emissions, meeting EPA requirements and contributing to a cleaner environment. | 01-29-2009 |