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Brian J. Harkins, Westford, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090040098RCS signature generation for closely spaced multiple objects using N-point models - A method and system for analyzing the RCS of an object using N Point signature prediction models is provided. N-point signature prediction models are created for each object in a scenario and stored in lookup tables. Shooting and Bounce trace back techniques are used to determine RCS signatures of multiple objects in modeled scenarios to account for blockage by and coupling phenomena of a scattered field.02-12-2009

Dan Harkins, La Selva Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090198999SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING KEYS IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - A technique for improving authentication speed when a client roams from a first authentication domain to a second authentication domain involves coupling authenticators associated with the first and second authentication domains to an authentication server. A system according to the technique may include, for example, a first authenticator using an encryption key to ensure secure network communication, a second authenticator using the same encryption key to ensure secure network communication, and a server coupled to the first authenticator and the second authenticator wherein the server distributes, to the first authenticator and the second authenticator, information to extract the encryption key from messages that a client sends to the first authenticator and the second authenticator.08-06-2009

Patent applications by Dan Harkins, La Selva Beach, CA US

Henry D. Harkins, Garden Plain, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080280156Preform For Forming Complex Contour Structural Assemblies - A preform for forming a structural assembly that defines a complex contour is provided. The preform and, hence, the structural assembly includes first and second skin members and a cellular core member between the first and second skin members. The skin members and/or the core member can be formed to a shape that corresponds to the desired contour of the structural member before the preform is assembled, e.g., by superplastic forming. That is, the first skin member can be disposed against a contour surface of a die to restrain the preform to the contour defined by the surface. A pressurized fluid is provided against the second skin member to urge the preform against the contour surface. A pressurized fluid is also injected in the first chamber to support the cellular core member. The preform is heated to a bonding temperature before or after being disposed against the contour surface so that the core and skin members are bonded to form the structural assembly.11-13-2008

James B. Harkins, Knoxville, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100133098Methods and Devices for Concentration and Purification of Analytes for Chemical Analysis Including Matrix-Assisted Laser Desportion/Ionization (MALDI) Mass Spectrometry (MS) - Analytical methods and devices are disclosed for separating low abundance analytes by electrophoretically driving the analytes through a sieving matrix to first remove high molecular weight species. Subsequently the remaining low abundance analytes are electrophoretically focused onto a capture membrane where the analytes become bound within a small capture site. After this step the capture membrane may be allowed to dry and then attached to a conductive MALDI sample plate.06-03-2010

Patent applications by James B. Harkins, Knoxville, TN US

Jim Harkins, Edmonds, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090133344FIRE-RESISTANT FRAME ASSEMBLIES FOR BUILDING - Fire resistant door, glazing, and mullion frames include intumescent material at least partially embedded in the frame adjacent the door or glazing. Trim materials are positioned over the intumescent material to prevent tampering with and damage to the intumescent material while improving the aesthetic appearance of the frame. The jamb trim has a thickness that allows heat to be transmitted to the intumescent material in the event of a fire so that the intumescent material will expand and fill a clearance space between the frame and the door or glazing. The expanded intumescent material retards the passage of heat and, by sealing the clearance space, inhibits the transmission of smoke, flames and gases from one side of the door or glazing to the other. After expanding, the intumescent material will char and solidify, which may provide an added benefit of structural support for the door or glazing.05-28-2009

Kevin Harkins, Mclean, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100138474Computer-aided system and method for creating human resource competency-based tools for personnel decisions - The present invention provides a computer-aided method and system for creating an integrated interactive competencies-based personnel information system for personnel managers to use in recruitment and hiring, professional development and training and employee evaluation. The system generates a toolbox which consists of a job advertisement tool, a screening tool, an interview guide tool, a professional development tool, and an evaluation tool. All of these tools use information on the competencies required by position in a particular business establishment. The system also produces a hiring guide that takes users step-by-step through the recruitment and hiring process, including easy-to-follow directions and sample forms.06-03-2010

Kevin D. Harkins, Mclean, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120078669COMPUTER-ASSISTED DATA COLLECTION, ORGANIZATION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A work information system includes a user interface; an analysis system connected to the user interface, the analysis system comprising a plurality of analysis modules including an interactively-developed analysis module; a self-learning database connected to the analysis system; a solution development and design system connected to the self-learning database, where the solution development and design system includes modules for generating reports reflecting skills/knowledge; performance capacity; motivation self-concept; expectation/feedback; tools/processes; and rewards/motivation/incentive; an implementation system connected to the solution development and design system, the implementation system including modules for training; job aids; toolbox; policy; procedures; and a user defined module; an evaluation system; and a feedback system connecting each of the evaluation system, implementation system, solution design and development system, self-learning database, and analysis system to all precedent systems in the work information system.03-29-2012

Lualhati E. Harkins, Birmingham, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110143392Biological fixative and method of using the biological fixative - A composition that includes an aldehyde, alcohol, and a ketone, the volumetric ratio of the alcohol to the ketone in the composition ranging from as low as about 0.8:1 to as high as about 4.5:1 and the volumetric ratio of the alcohol to the aldehyde in the composition ranging from as low as about 41.5:1 to as high as about 450:1.06-16-2011

Michael Harkins, Portland, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120126936Access control system - An access device for a system having at least one lock that is configured to receive instructions and to energize a lock mechanism to unlock the at least one lock and a computer is disposed at a remote location from the at least one lock and the access device. The computer is connected to a primary wireless communication path. The access device comprises at least one key configured for communicating with the computer via the primary wireless communication path and to communicate with the lock over a secondary wireless communications path and wherein the at least one key further is configured as authorized to unlock the at least one lock absent a de-authorizing instruction from the computer.05-24-2012

Michael J. Harkins, Freehold, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100082812RAPID RESOURCE PROVISIONING WITH AUTOMATED THROTTLING - Resources are rapidly provisioned using a repeatable, error free deployment technique. The technique includes an automatic throttle of a build management node to conform to existing network limitations in order to maximize the number of build operations which can be performed concurrently, while queuing up remaining requests to be executed, in response to sufficient network bandwidth becoming available.04-01-2010

Michael T. Harkins, Portland, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100171608CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIGNALING A CARBON MONOXIDE SENSOR END-OF-LIFE CONDITION - A CO detector includes a sensor configured to detect a presence of CO and generate a signal indicative of the presence of CO, and a controller in signal communication with the sensor. The controller is configured to measure a level of detected CO in response to receiving the signal generated by the sensor. The controller is further configured to detect a first trouble condition representative of an end-of-life condition of the sensor, and a second trouble condition different from the first trouble condition.07-08-2010
20120055235Carbon monoxide detector, system and method for signaling a carbon monoxide sensor end-of-life condition - A CO detector includes a sensor configured to detect a presence of CO and generate a signal indicative of the presence of CO, and a controller in signal communication with the sensor. The controller is configured to measure a level of detected CO in response to receiving the signal generated by the sensor. The controller is further configured to detect a first trouble condition representative of an end-of-life condition of the sensor, and a second trouble condition different from the first trouble condition.03-08-2012

Randall Dean Harkins, Spring, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100252251SAFETY DEVICE FOR RETRIEVING COMPONENT WITHIN WELLHEAD - A system is provided that include a safety device configured to mount in a mineral extraction system and block axial movement of a plug in the mineral extraction system while the plug is released from a retainer. In one embodiment, the safety device may be a sleeve configured to receive screws or other retention mechanism in a tubular. A method is provided that includes installing a plug safety catch into a tubular of a mineral extraction system in which the plug is configured to block axial movement of a plug in response to a pressure differential while the plug is released from a mount position.10-07-2010

Richard Harkins, Alameda, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080226656RG1 antibodies and uses thereof - The present invention relates to antibodies, and antigen-binding antibody fragments, directed against an RG1 polypeptide. The invention further relates to methods for utilizing the antibodies, and antibody fragments, for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.09-18-2008
20090214422 DNA encoding a novel RG1 polypeptide - The present invention relates to novel human extracellular matrix polypeptides, designated RG1, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods for producing the polypeptides, expression vectors and genetically engineered host cells for expression of the polypeptides. The invention further relates to antibodies directed against the polypeptides and to methods for using the polynucleotides, and polypeptides, and antibodies in research, diagnosis, and therapeutic applications.08-27-2009
20090292112DNA encoding a novel RG1 polypeptide - The present invention relates to novel human extracellular matrix polypeptides, designated RG1, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods for producing the polypeptides, expression vectors and genetically engineered host cells for expression of the polypeptides. The invention further relates to antibodies directed against the polypeptides and to methods for using the polynucleotides, and polypeptides, and antibodies in research, diagnosis, and therapeutic applications.11-26-2009
20100081795RG1 ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to antibodies, and antigen-binding antibody fragments, directed against an RG1 polypeptide. The invention further relates to methods for utilizing the antibodies, and antibody fragments, for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.04-01-2010
20110112022Factor VIII Muteins with Reduced Immonugenicity - The invention relates to modified Factor VIII molecules with reduced N-linked glycosylation and reduced immunogenicity. The invention also relates to methods of using modified Factor VIII molecules, for example, to treat patients afflicted with hemophilia.05-12-2011

Patent applications by Richard Harkins, Alameda, CA US

Richard N. Harkins, Alameda, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110020925NEW MODULATING MOLECULES FOR AN IMPROVED REGULATED EXPRESSION SYSTEM - The present invention provides an improved, expression system for the regulated expression of an encoded protein or nucleic acid therapeutic molecule in the cells of a subject, for use in the treatment of disease. In particular, the present invention provides an improved, regulated gene expression system, and pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof for treatment of disease.01-27-2011
20110275121Methods and Compositions for Production of Recombinant Protein in HBX-Expressing Mammalian Cells - The method of the invention provides for producing a heterologous protein in mammalian host cells having nucleic acid encoding Hepatitis B X protein and the heterologous protein, by growing mammalian host cells selected from the group consisting of HKB11, CHO, BHK21, C2C12, and HEK293 cells, by growing mammalian host cells in non-adherent suspension culture, or by growing mammalian host cells which contain nucleic acid providing exogenous X-box Binding Protein, XBP1s. The conditions should be such that HBx, exogenous XBP1s if present, and the heterologous protein are expressed by the mammalian cells. The invention includes compositions for carrying out the method.11-10-2011

Patent applications by Richard N. Harkins, Alameda, CA US

Robert A. Harkins, Savage, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090056548DUST COLLECTION DEVICE FOR SANDING TOOL - A dust collection device for a sanding tool comprising a bag having a sidewall and a coupler attached to the bag. The sidewall comprising a first filter layer, a second filter layer, and an outer support layer. The first filter layer comprising a plurality of fibrillated electrostatically charged electret fibers forming a nonwoven web; the first filter layer having a total pressure drop between about 0.1 to about 4.0 mm H03-05-2009
20090229766ADHESIVE REMOVAL DEVICE - An adhesive removal system useful for removing a stretch release adhesive from a component includes a first member that engages with a component and an adhesive removal member that moves the adhesive and component relative to each other in order to stretch the adhesive and release the adhesive from a bond surface of the component. In some embodiments, the adhesive removal member applies a substantially uniform pulling force across the adhesive. The adhesive removal member may be manually actuated by a user or with the aid of an automated device. In some embodiments, the adhesive removal system comprises a rotatable portion that moves the adhesive relative to the component. In other embodiments, the adhesive removal system includes features that enable the first member and a second member, which is mechanically coupled to at least a portion of the adhesive extending from the component, to move relative to each other.09-17-2009
20120123387HOLLOW MICRONEEDLE ARRAYS - The present disclosure relates to apparatus, assemblies, combinations, and methods for infusing fluids by hollow microneedles.05-17-2012

Patent applications by Robert A. Harkins, Savage, MN US

Robin Michel Harkins, Mendham, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080221982Systems and methods for advertising - Disclosed are systems and methods for selecting and placing advertisements via one or more advertising agents and/or advertising mediums. In one aspect of the present invention, the advertising agents are retail merchants who utilize a common card processing service and the advertisements are text, logos, coupons, or the like printed on the face of a card receipt. In another aspect, the rights to print such card receipt advertisements at particular retail advertising agent locations are auctioned to potential advertisers via an Internet-based auction system. Auctions may be segmented based upon criteria such as area code, zip code, industry of product to be advertised, amount of card charge for receipt upon which the advertisement shall be printed, etc. In another aspect, the Internet-based system transmits the winning advertisements to the retail merchants in the form of an advertisement data string appended to an authorization data string.09-11-2008

William M. Harkins, Clarkston, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090049780EDGE CLADDING - A three-dimensional edge cladding for an architectural opening that includes a forward facing portion having a substantially constant first profile along a longitudinal axis. The forward facing portion includes a plurality of spaced apart nailing flanges, stepped surface topography projecting generally forward and away from the flanges. A longitudinally extending channel receives a side facing portion having a substantially constant second profile that include a portion that is generally orthogonal to the nailing flanges. A joint cover portion for covering the section where two or more edge cladding members meet.02-26-2009

William W. Harkins, Montgomery, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120107489Cartridge Block for Multilayer Ceramic Screening - A cartridge block for screening a multilayer ceramic with a conductive paste includes a threaded paste cartridge attachment located at a top of the cartridge block, the threaded paste cartridge attachment being configured to receive a paste cartridge containing the conductive paste; a paste routing section, the paste routing section located underneath the threaded paste cartridge attachment, the paste routing section comprising a flared section located at a bottom of the cartridge block, the paste routing section being configured to receive the conductive paste from the threaded paste cartridge attachment and route the paste through the flared section.05-03-2012