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Albert Harrington, Fountain Inn, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110149477SOLID ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An improved solid electrolytic capacitor and method of forming a solid electrolytic capacitor is described. The method includes forming an anode comprising a valve metal or conductive oxide of a valve metal wherein an anode lead extension protrudes from the anode. A dielectric is formed on the anode and a cathode layer is formed on the dielectric. The anode, dielectric, and cathode layer are encased in a non-conducting material and the anode lead extension is exposed outside of the encasement at a side surface. A conductive metal layer is adhered to the anode lead extension which allows termination preferably by electrically connecting a preformed solid metal terminal, most preferably an L shaped terminal, to the conductive metal layer at the side surface.06-23-2011

Albert K. Harrington, Fountain Inn, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080244885METHOD FOR FORMING A CAPACITOR HAVING A COPPER ELECTRODE AND A HIGH SURFACE AREA ALUMINUM INNER LAYER - High capacitance value capacitors are formed using bimetal foils of an aluminum layer attached to a copper layer. The copper side of a bimetallic copper/aluminum foil or a monometallic aluminum foil is temporarily protected using aluminum or other materials, to form a sandwich. The exposed aluminum is treated to increase the surface area of the aluminum by at least one order of magnitude, while not attacking any portion of the protected metal. When the sandwich is separated, the treated bimetal foil is formed into a capacitor, where the copper layer is one electrode of the capacitor and the treated aluminum layer is in intimate contact with a dielectric layer of the capacitor.10-09-2008

Albert Kennedy Harrington, Fountain Inn, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080280153Method of Anodizing Aluminum Utilizing Stabilized Silicate Solutions - An anodizing solution, and method of anodizing, comprising suspending at least one aluminium substrate in an anodizing solution and applying an anodizing current to the anodizing solution. The anodizing solution comprises 0.01-5%, by weight, sodium silicate and 0.01-5%, by weight, α-amino acid.11-13-2008
20090205970CAPACITOR CONTAINING ALUMINUM ANODE FOIL ANODIZED IN LOW WATER CONTENT GLYCERINE-PHOSPHATE ELECTROLYTE WITHOUT A PRE-ANODIZING HYDARATION STEP - A capacitor comprising an aluminum anode and a dielectric layer comprising phosphate doped aluminum oxide and process for making the capacitor. The capacitor has a CV Product of at least 9 μF−V/cm08-20-2009

Patent applications by Albert Kennedy Harrington, Fountain Inn, SC US

Ann Harrington, Duluth, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080247508Bucky warmer with holder - A device used to warm a mammography machine comprises a warmer and a holder for the warmer. The holder includes an enclosed heating element and non-insulating filler material adjacent the heating element. The heating element is precisely regulated to ensure that the sensitive imaging elements are not damaged by an overtemperature condition, while at the same time permitting a rapid heating of the warmer for high cycle use. The warmer warms surfaces of the mammography machine that contacts human skin.10-09-2008
20090145893BUCKY WARMER WITH HOLDER - A portable device is provided that is used to warm a mammography machine and which comprises a warmer and a holder for the warmer, the holder having a charging mechanism for charging the warmer. The warmer includes an enclosed heating element and power source. The heating element is precisely regulated to ensure that the sensitive imaging elements are not damaged by an over-temperature condition, while at the same time permitting a rapid heating of the warmer for high cycle use. The warmer warms surfaces of the mammography machine that contacts human skin.06-11-2009

Brandon Harrington, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100156566Q ENHANCEMENT IN MICROMACHINED LATERAL-EXTENSIONAL RESONATORS - A high Q resonator device is disclosed. The device includes a substrate, a resonator tethered to the substrate by a tether, and an acoustic reflector etched into the substrate and positioned proximate the tether so as to reflect a substantial portion of planar acoustic energy received from the tether back into the tether.06-24-2010

Calvin C. Harrington, Bozeman, MT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100242503METHODS & APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT AND THERMAL STABILITY TO A COOLED SAMPLE - A method of rotating a sample for use in a cryocooler, having the steps of mounting a sample in a sample mounting apparatus, the apparatus comprising a housing having an outer wall surface, an inner wall surface, a mount attached to the inner wall surface for supporting the sample, and a motor for rotating the sample, and an exchange gas to provide thermal communication between the moving sample and the inner housing surfaces; sealing the housing by applying a sealant to adjoining parts of the housing such that the joints are air tight; evacuating the housing; adding an inert gas to the housing; sealing the inert gas in the housing; attaching the outer wall surface of the housing to a cryocooler; and rotating the sample by engaging the motor. Also disclosed is a cryogenic apparatus having a sample holder; a cryo-cooler; a thermal link connecting the sample holder and the cryo-cooler; and a motor attached to the sample holder for rotating a sample.09-30-2010

Christopher Harrington, Greenwich, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100218129Interactive Display Systems, Methods, and Computer Program Products - In one example, a user interface is provided for interactively displaying data. The interactive user interface includes: an interactive display window that displays data according to a tabular format including one or more rows and one or more columns, and wherein the displayed data is dynamically displayed within the interactive display window based on a drag and drop user action performed within the display window; and a frame that surrounds the display window and that dynamically displays a first range of first axis data corresponding to the one or more rows and a second range of second axis data corresponding to the one or more columns.08-26-2010
20100251300Interactive Display Highlight Systems, Methods, and Computer Program Products - In one example, a user interface is provided for interactively displaying data. The interactive user interface includes: an interactive display window that displays data indicating a schedule of events, wherein the data is displayed according to a first display format; and a highlight selection item that reformats a subset of the displayed data to visually distinguish the subset from the displayed data.09-30-2010

Christopher M. Harrington, Milford, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100051890WINCH SYSTEM FOR VTOL AIRCRAFT - A winch system includes a cable storage system (03-04-2010

Claude Lee Harrington, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080212754Method and System for Providing Enhanced Call Waiting - A system and method for providing information about a calling party to a called party is disclosed. Generally, a network element obtains information about a calling party when a telephone line of a called party is busy. The network element notifies the called party that the calling party is attempting to contact the called party and transmits an audible version of the information about the calling party to the called party without receiving an input from the called party.09-04-2008

Patent applications by Claude Lee Harrington, Indianapolis, IN US

Daniel Harrington, Boise, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100068887PLASMA REACTOR WITH ADJUSTABLE PLASMA ELECTRODES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Plasma reactors with adjustable plasma electrodes and associated methods of operation are disclosed herein. The plasma reactors can include a chamber, a workpiece support for holding a microfeature workpiece, and a plasma electrode in the chamber and spaced apart from the workpiece support. The plasma electrode has a first portion and a second portion configured to move relative to the first portion. The first and second portions are configured to electrically generate a plasma between the workpiece support and the plasma electrode.03-18-2010

David Harrington, Nashua, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120081125Integrated MOSFET Current Sensing for Fuel-Gauging - Integrated MOSFET current sensing for fuel-gauging. A 04-05-2012

George Harrington, Atlantic Highlands, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100121756METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING DERIVATIVES POSITIONS AND MONITORING CREDIT LIMITS - A derivatives position tracking system that consists of a centralized trading engine with a trade history database capable of communication with a plurality of counterpart computers via a network to enable the execution of a derivatives transaction. The trading engine and counterpart computers enable the counterpart computers to initiate, unwind and assign requests. Upon execution of a tear-up or assignment, a record of such transaction is stored in the trade history database. Whether or not the tear-up or assignment is executed with the original counterpart, the original counterpart receives a notification of the tear-up/assignment and a new position with the counterpart is reflected in the position-tracking database. Additionally, a credit monitoring module can be used in connection with the derivatives position tracking system to enable the trading engine to alert counterparts when a derivatives transaction exceeds a pre-defined credit limit.05-13-2010

Heath Harrington, Columbia, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100247834Floor Panel and Floating Floor System Incorporating the Same - A floor panel and a floating floor system incorporating the floor panel include a floor panel having a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a visible decorative pattern. The bottom layer has a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the bottom layer is adhered to the bottom surface of the top layer such that the bottom layer is offset from the top layer in a direction of length and width and a marginal end portion of the top surface of the bottom layer and a marginal end portion of the bottom surface of the top layer is exposed. At least one of the marginal end portions has an adhesive, and a ratio of a thickness of the top layer to a thickness of the bottom layer is about 5 or greater.09-30-2010

Heath E. Harrington, Columbia, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110042003Method of making a floor panel - A method of making a floor panel includes the steps of: providing an adhesive on a release member; laminating or marrying the release member to a bottom layer such that the adhesive is between the release member and the bottom layer; removing a portion of the release member to expose an area of the adhesive; and adhering a top layer to the area such that the top layer is offset with respect to the bottom layer in a direction of length and width and a marginal end portion of a top surface of the bottom layer and a marginal end portion of the bottom surface of the top layer is exposed.02-24-2011
20110042252Packaging system for a floor panel - A packaging system and a method of packaging a plurality of floor panels in a box includes floor panels having a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer has a top surface with a visible decorative pattern and a bottom surface adhered to a top surface of the bottom layer such that the bottom layer is offset from the top layer in a direction of length and width and a marginal end portion of the top surface of the bottom layer and a marginal end portion of the bottom surface of the top layer is exposed. At least one of the marginal end portions has an adhesive. The floor panels are stacked in the box in pairs. Each of the pairs is stacked such that the top surfaces of the top layers of each of the pairs of the floor panels are facing each other.02-24-2011

Patent applications by Heath E. Harrington, Columbia, PA US

Jack L. Harrington, Montgomery, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090126330ROTARY CUTTERS - A rotary cutter deck unit is disclosed that has an overall dual-deck configuration. Upper and lower deck plates do not engage each other at any location, but the deck unit includes front and rear end spacers, at least one of which has a plurality of bends, and two of which are secured to the upper deck plate to form a box-like weldment. The lower deck plate is secured to this spacer at an intermediate location.05-21-2009

James Harrington, Lasvegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110078028ONLINE INTERACTIVE WEBSITE - An interactive online website enabling users to order products or services. The website dynamically provides a prepopulated order sheet displaying at least some sales history of products or services previously purchased by a website user. The order sheet may be organized to display a plurality of categories showing at least some of the products or services purchased by the consumer during a predetermined past period. The website may be configured to permit the user to browse the prepopulated order sheet and to enter order quantities for selected products or services.03-31-2011

James B. Harrington, Seminole, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100205614ZERO-POWER EVENT DETECTOR - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for detecting an event while a powered system is powered off. An exemplary system comprises an event input that is configured to detect an electrical signal created by an event while the system is powered off; a zero-power event memory configured to receive the electrical signal from the event input and use the electrical signal to store an indication that the event occurred, wherein the zero-power event memory is configured to store the indication that the event occurred at least until the system next powers on; a read subsystem that is configured to, when the system powers on, access the zero-power event memory and determine whether or not an event occurred while the system was powered off; and a reset subsystem that is configured to, when the system powers off, cause the zero-power event memory to reset to a state indicating that no event has occurred. Further, the system may comprise an event response subsystem configured to take appropriate responsive actions when an event is detected.08-12-2010

Patent applications by James B. Harrington, Seminole, FL US

James Patrick Harrington, St. Louis Park, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120108356GOLF CLUB APPARATUS AND METHOD - A golf club apparatus includes a shaft, a grip and a head. The head is attached to the shaft. The head further includes a main body having a ball contacting surface or club face; a heel portion, a toe portion and a sole portion. The shaft attached to the main body proximate the heel portion and the toe portion is distal from an attachment point of the shaft. The sole portion corresponds to the bottom of the main body and is positioned between the toe portion and the heel portion and the leading edge to the trailing edge. A leading edge is an edge formed at the intersection of the club face and the sole portion. The sole portion has a plurality of substantially triangularly shaped or v-shaped grooves therein with axes. Each of the axes is between 0 degrees and 180 degrees to the plane of the club face. This angle is also combined with varying levels of bounce, camber, radius and sole width creating various options within a certain degree of a wedge or iron.05-03-2012

James R. Harrington, Leeds, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100189909PIPE PAINTING APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for applying a fluid such as paint to the surfaces of a plurality of lengths of pipe, the apparatus including an automated processing line composed of a receiving platform configured for receiving the plurality of lengths of pipe, a vat down the line from the receiving platform for containing the fluid, a draining platform down the line from the vat, the draining platform being configured for elevating an end of each length of pipe of the plurality of lengths of pipe relative to an opposite end of the length of pipe, and a conveyor system configured for engaging the plurality of lengths of pipe and advancing the plurality of lengths of pipe through the vat and across the draining platform by rolling. In use, the plurality of lengths of pipe are loaded onto the pipe receiving platform, rolled into the vat one length of pipe at a time, advanced through the vat by receiving each length of pipe of the plurality of lengths of pipe between a pair of teeth extending downward from the conveyor system, and rolling the plurality of lengths of pipe through the vat, out of the vat and across the draining platform by advancing the conveyor system.07-29-2010

Jim Harrington, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100181388CONNECTION STATION FOR A SOAKER HOSE AND/OR DRIP LINE LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A connection station or unit for use with an in-ground water station housing and a drip irrigation system, a soaker hose system, or the like, the station having a cap, a threaded pipe segment, a connector, and a filter and pressure reducer unit. The connector can be a nipple connector suitable for use with a drip irrigation system, a threaded connector suitable for use with a soaker hose connector, or any other type of connector suitable for connecting the invention to an irrigation system. The station can be used as an original installation or as a retrofit for currently installed in-ground irrigation systems.07-22-2010
20110005602Rainwater Collection and Redistribution System - A system and method for collecting and redistributing rainwater by catching rainwater using a conventional roofing and guttering system, piping the rainwater into a collection vessel for storing the rainwater, pumping the rainwater from the collection vessel through a hose; and redistributing the rainwater from the collection vessel via the hose. The system can comprise a rainwater filter that provides one or more filtration stages to rainwater collected. The rainwater filter has a filter reservoir that includes one or more outlets to communicate filtered water to the collection vessel and one or more overflow ports. The filter may also include a shutoff valve to regulate flow of water into the collection vessel, and a filter reservoir drain to avoid stagnation of water in the filter reservoir.01-13-2011

John Harrington, Deerfield Beach, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120023789IRON WITH DUAL STEAM CHAMBERS - A convertible appliance and related method for treating a garment. The appliance includes a housing, a water tank disposed in the housing, a soleplate removably attached to the housing, a first steam chamber configured to generate and emit steam from the soleplate in a first configuration when the soleplate is attached to the housing, a second steam chamber configured to generate and emit steam from the housing in a second configuration when the soleplate is removed from the housing, a valve arrangement configured to fluidly connect the water tank to the first steam chamber when in the first configuration, and alternately, fluidly connect the water tank to the second chamber when in the second configuration.02-02-2012
20120024015IRON WITH DETACHABLE SOLEPLATE - A hand-held convertible iron is provided that includes a housing, a soleplate disposed on the housing for pressing a garment, the soleplate having a first portion and a second portion, a heating means having a first element and a second element, the first element being disposed adjacent to the first portion of the soleplate and the second element being disposed adjacent to the second portion, wherein the second portion of the soleplate is removably attached to the housing. A quick-disconnect electrical connection provides electrical power to the second element of the heating means when the second portion of the soleplate is attached to the housing.02-02-2012
20120102793IRON WITH LIP FOR IRONING HARD TO REACH AREAS ON A GARMENT - A portable, handheld iron (05-03-2012

John Harrington, Newark, DE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090211719RETENTION AND DRAINAGE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF PAPER - A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The addition of an associative polymer, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry to improve retention and drainage is disclosed. Additionally a method to improve retention and drainage comprising addition of an organic microparticle, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry is disclosed. A composition comprising an associative polymer, and a poly(vinylamine) and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.08-27-2009

John C. Harrington, Newark, DE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090188640Method of modifying starch for increased papermachine retention and drainage performance - A method of modifying starch with metal silicates, and the use of the modified starch in the preparation of cellulosic fiber compositions. The method further relates to cellulosic fiber compositions, such as paper and paperboard, which incorporate the starch modified with metal silicates.07-30-2009

John M. Harrington, Athens, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120070490ANTI-TRYPANOSOMAL PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides methods of killing, inhibiting the growth, and/or inhibiting the reproduction of kinetoplastid protozoan with hydrophobic signal sequence peptides and compositions including such hydrophobic signal sequence peptides.03-22-2012

Jonathan J. Harrington, Zumbro Falls, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110183328DETECTING NEOPLASM - This document relates to methods and materials for detecting premalignant and malignant neoplasms. For example, methods and materials for determining whether or not a stool sample from a mammal contains nucleic acid markers or polypeptide markers of a neoplasm are provided.07-28-2011

Jonathan J. Harrington, Madison, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100121046COLLECTING AND PROCESSING COMPLEX MACROMOLECULAR MIXTURES - This document provides methods and materials involved in collecting and processing complex macromolecular mixtures (e.g., stool samples). For example, stool collection devices, buffers for stabilizing nucleic acid and polypeptides present in stool, and kits for using sequence-specific capture probes (e.g., nucleic acid sequences designed to hybridize with particular target nucleic acids) to capture target nucleic acids directly from complex macromolecular mixtures (e.g., stool samples) without the need to perform prior steps to enrich, isolate, or purify the nucleic acid component are provided.05-13-2010
20110236916METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR DETECTING COLORECTAL NEOPLASM - The present invention provides methods and materials related to the detection of colorectal neoplasm-specific markers in or associated with a subject's stool sample. In particular, the present invention provides methods and materials for identifying mammals having a colorectal neoplasm by detecting the presence of exfoliated epithelial markers (e.g., human DNA, tumor associated gene alterations, tumor associated proteins) and blood markers (e.g., homoglobin, serum proteins) in a stool sample obtained from the mammal.09-29-2011
20120028367REMOVING POLYPEPTIDES FROM STOOL - This document provides methods and materials involved in removing polypeptides (e.g., high abundance polypeptides) from stool samples. For example, methods and materials for preparing a stool sample for detecting polypeptides of low abundance are provided.02-02-2012

Patent applications by Jonathan J. Harrington, Madison, WI US

Laurie E. Harrington, Birmingham, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100203009Pathway for Th-17 Cell Development and Methods Utilizing Same - The present disclosure demonstrates for the first time that Th-17 cells are the product of a distinct CD408-12-2010

Michael D. Harrington, Enfield, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110171557INLET MANIFOLD WITH GUIDING STRUCTURE FOR FUEL CELL - A fuel cell includes an inlet manifold that communicates with an inlet pipe. The inlet pipe enters the inlet manifold at a port. A baffle is positioned about the port. The baffle captures and directs fuel away from a side of the inlet manifold that will face a cell stack. A fuel cell incorporating such an inlet manifold is also claimed.07-14-2011

Myles C. S. Harrington, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080270290PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING AUCTIONS OVER ELECTRONIC NETWORKS - An apparatus and process for conducting auctions, specifically municipal bond auctions, over electronic networks, particularly the Internet, is disclosed. The auctioneer maintains a web site from which information about bonds to be auctioned can be obtained. A user participates in the auction by accessing the web site via a conventional Internet browser and is led through a sequence of screens that perform the functions of verifying the user's identity, assisting the user in preparing a bid, verifying that the bid conforms to the rules of the auction, displaying to the user during the course of the auction selected bid information regarding bids received and informing the bidder how much time remains in the auction. The user may be given the option of confirming the accuracy of his bid before submitting the bid. The auctioneer is able to review bidding history, determine the winner and notify the winner over the network, and display selected auction results to bidders and observers over the network.10-30-2008
20080294544PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING AUCTIONS OVER ELECTRONIC NETWORKS - An apparatus and process for conducting auctions, specifically municipal bond auctions, over electronic networks, particularly the Internet, is disclosed. The auctioneer maintains a web site from which information about bonds to be auctioned can be obtained. A user participates in the auction by accessing the web site via a conventional Internet browser and is led through a sequence of screens that perform the functions of verifying the user's identity, assisting the user in preparing a bid, verifying that the bid conforms to the rules of the auction, displaying to the user during the course of the auction selected bid information regarding bids received and informing the bidder how much time remains in the auction. The user may be given the option of confirming the accuracy of his bid before submitting the bid. The auctioneer is able to review bidding history, determine the winner and notify the winner over the network, and display selected auction results to bidders and observers over the network.11-27-2008

Paul Harrington, Naperville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090109979SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MOBILE ACCESS FEMTOCELL - A system and method for wireless communication indoors includes a femtocell base station coupled for operable interaction with an in-building router having a virtual private network server client connection embedded therein. A user equipment unit within range of the femtocell base station for interaction therewith cooperates with a virtual private network server, an internet protocol network, and a cellular network to provide improved wireless coverage and quality of service indoors.04-30-2009

Paul B. Harrington US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110172020Indoor golf course - A golf practice course inside either a temporary or a permanent structure. The course is made of synthetic turf. The course will utilize classrooms for instruction as holes, two of the practice greens as holes, and ((eleven))nine holes consisting of teeing areas, fairways and greens with flags in a cup. Each hole is of different lengths, with moveable obstructions, being designed for specific areas of golf to practice. The member's only area has six holes with fairways and greens with flags in a cup, four practice greens, and a member's only lounge area (clubhouse). There are four public individual practice putting greens. Each hole has protective netting enclosing each hole so as to allow the struck balls to stay within the hole. Under the structure there are four separate enclosed areas where one is a pro shop, one is an eating area, and two are for other interests. Each area has its own bathrooms. There is a separate building that has meeting rooms, offices, storage and bathrooms. This building is adjacent to the previously mentioned building.07-14-2011

Peter B. Harrington, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100128551ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR PROVIDING A REGULATED OUTPUT VOLTAGE - Voltage regulators, memories, and methods for providing a regulated output voltage are disclosed. For example, one such voltage regulator includes a comparator circuit, a driver circuit, an impedance circuit, and a modulation circuit. The comparator circuit generates an output voltage according to a difference between a reference voltage and a feedback voltage. The driver circuit is coupled to an output of the comparator circuit and drives the regulated output voltage at an output node according to the output voltage from the comparator circuit. The impedance circuit is coupled to the comparator circuit and provides the feedback voltage to the comparator circuit in response to a detection current from the output node. The modulation circuit is coupled to the impedance circuit and adjusts a modulation current component of the detection current to adjust the regulated output voltage.05-27-2010
20100270994ADJUSTABLE VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR PROVIDING A REGULATED OUTPUT VOLTAGE - Voltage regulators, memories, and methods for providing a regulated output voltage are disclosed. For example, one such voltage regulator includes a comparator circuit, a driver circuit, an impedance circuit, and a modulation circuit. The comparator circuit generates an output voltage according to a difference between a reference voltage and a feedback voltage. The driver circuit is coupled to an output of the comparator circuit and drives the regulated output voltage at an output node according to the output voltage from the comparator circuit. The impedance circuit is coupled to the comparator circuit and provides the feedback voltage to the comparator circuit in response to a detection current from the output node. The modulation circuit is coupled to the impedance circuit and adjusts a modulation current component of the detection current to adjust the regulated output voltage.10-28-2010

Peter F. Harrington, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090296319METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A MODULAR UTILITY CONNECTION SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for a modular utility connection system according to various aspects of the present invention include one or more utilities routed within a housing. The housing connects each of the routed utilities to a suitable preexisting source. The housing may also be linkably connected to one or more additional housings such that only a single housing need be connected to the preexisting source. The housing also comprises access points to each of the utilities allowing a user access to the utility via the housing rather than connecting directly to the source.12-03-2009

Peter J. Harrington, Louisville, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090203901Process for preparing pyrazole functionalized benzodiazepinones - The present invention provides innovative strategies for synthesizing pyrazole ring-functionalized benzodiazepinones. Alternative intermediates and high conversion strategies for forming alpha-aminobenzophenone intermediates involve a combination of aromatic acylation, displacement of electronegative leaving groups with amine, and then N-displacement strategies to produce the desired alpha-aminobenzophenone with primary amine functionality. Reaction strategies are then provided for converting alpha-aminobenzophenones to alpha-aminoamidobenzophenone intermediates with high yield and convenient reaction strategies. These alpha-aminoamidobenzophenone intermediates are then converted into benzodiazepinones. These benzodiazepinones are then converted to pyrazole ring functionalized benzodiazepinones through a series of innovative intermediates and/or reaction strategies.08-13-2009

Patent applications by Peter J. Harrington, Louisville, CO US

Phillip Dewayne Harrington, Lagrange, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110117824VANE, MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND THROWING WHEEL APPARATUS HAVING A LOCKING MEMBER TAPERED IN TWO PLANES - A vane of a throwing wheel apparatus including a particle throwing portion, extending between first and second ends, having a first throwing face, a second throwing face, and two side edges. Each of the side edges extend substantially parallel to one another and includes a locking member adapted to be detachably coupled to a mounting element of the throwing wheel apparatus. Each locking member includes a first taper in a first plane and a second taper in a second plane. The first plane is substantially perpendicular to each side edge of the vane and the second plane is substantially parallel to the first taper. The side edges define a width smaller than a predetermined distance between first and second mounting elements of the throwing wheel apparatus so that when coupled to the mounting elements a gap is present on both sides of the vane.05-19-2011

Richard H. Harrington, Dexter, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120066154WIND-POWERED TRANSPORTATION AND ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - A wind-powered system and method provides for simultaneous electrical generation and transportation of persons or cargo. A set of cables are strung between a plurality of rigid, upright supports, and a transportation vessel including one or more sails rides along the cables through wind power. The vessel is coupled to the cables through one or more motor-generator units, each motor-generator units being operative to generate electricity as the vessel is pushed by the wind or power the vessel in the absence of wind.03-15-2012

Roger Harrington, Collierville, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100247441SITE LOCALIZATION AND METHODS FOR MONITORING TREATMENT OF DISTURBED BLOOD VESSELS - Methods for identifying defects in blood vessels and treating such defects are provided. The methods comprise administering to a patient a composition comprising a labeled delivery ligand capable of preferentially accumulating at or near blood vessels defects. In some embodiments, the delivery ligand may carry one or more active agents to the defect.09-30-2010

Roger E. Harrington, Collierville, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100247683METHODS OF IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL COMPONENTS FOR TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY COMPOSITIONS - Methods of preparing compositions for preferential distribution of active agents to injury sites are provided. The compositions may comprise a polymer with hydrophilic properties and one or more active agents, such as compounds comprising hydrophilic metal ions. Because the delivery ligand and the active agent are specifically selected so the interactions between them are mainly of an ionic nature. Methods of identifying suitable components for such compositions are also disclosed.09-30-2010

Scott Harrington, Westwood, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100160914SINGLE USE RESECTION GUIDE - Single use or disposable cutting blocks and methods for utilizing same are disclosed. The blocks are preferably constructed of polymer and/or other suitable low cost and light weight materials. The blocks may be adapted for use with low friction cutting instruments, as well as other such cutting instruments. Several differently sized and configured blocks may be utilized to perform a single surgical procedure. In addition, kits housing one or more such blocks, with or without other instruments are possible.06-24-2010
20110035006Toroid-Shaped Spinal Disc - An intervertebral implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies is provided. The intervertebral implant can include a first component. The first component can have a first articulating surface, which can be generally convex. The intervertebral implant can include a second component, which can be generally in the shape of a toroid. The second component can have a second articulating surface. The second articulating surface can be generally concave and articulable with the first articulating surface for retaining motion between the first and second vertebra. The second articulating surface can have a larger radius of curvature than the first articulating surface such that a portion of the first articulating surface extends into an aperture defined by the generally toroid shape.02-10-2011
20110035010TOROID-SHAPED SPINAL DISC - An intervertebral implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies is provided. The intervertebral implant can include a first component including a first articulating surface, which can be generally convex with a first radius of curvature. The first articulating surface can also define a stop element. The intervertebral implant can comprise a second component defining an aperture and including a second articulating surface. The second articulating surface can be generally concave and can have a second radius of curvature. The second articulating surface can be articulable with the first articulating surface for retaining motion between the first and second vertebra. A portion of the first articulating surface including the stop element can extend into the aperture and contacts a sidewall of the aperture to limit the range of articulation of the first component and the second component.02-10-2011

Patent applications by Scott Harrington, Westwood, NJ US

Scott Allen Harrington, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090141589Flashes sonar device with LCD annotations - A flasher sonar device includes a motor driven flasher that produces light output pulses at angular positions along a flasher ring lens based upon sonar returns. A liquid crystal display (LCD) positioned concentrically with the flasher ring lens displays a dynamic annotated range scale associated with the flasher ring lens. A controller coordinates operation of the motor driven flasher and the LCD.06-04-2009
20090141590Flasher sonar device with interleaved zoom - A flasher sonar device includes a flasher that produces light output pulses along a flasher ring display based upon sonar returns. A user interface selects between a normal mode and a zoom mode. When the normal mode is selected, a controller drives the flasher to display a normal range. When the zoom mode is selected, the controller divides the normal range into a first range and a second range, compresses the first range into a compressed range, enlarges the second range into an enlarged range, and drives the flasher to display the enlarged range interleaved with the compressed range.06-04-2009

Steven M. Harrington US

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20100307011COMBINATION BLOWER, TRIMMER AND EDGER FOR TENDING VEGETATION - An engine is connected to the upper end of a drive shaft housing and a work head with a string trimmer or blower or both is operatively connected to the lower end of the drive shaft housing and is rotatably driven by an engine rotating a drive shaft inside the drive shaft housing and connected to the working head. The drive shaft housing is rigidly connected to the working head and may be rotated about its longitudinal axis relative to the engine in any desired amount of rotation, but the preferred degree of rotation is 135° to move the working head from a trimming position with the rotating trimmer string in a horizontal position to an edging position with the rotating trimmer string in a vertical position and with the working head being displaced to the operator's right side for better viewing and control and operator comfort. In one embodiment, a gear driven crank handle is rigidly connected to the drive shaft housing and is itself rotated 135° as the drive shaft housing is rotated 135° to place the handle in a position that is comfortable to use. Further, the amount of air flowing through the blower is regulated by an air outlet regulating valve and a separate air intake regulating valve.12-09-2010

Terry R. Harrington, Albertville, MN US

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20110183046COATED FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - Coated snack products are provided whose coating are reminiscent of high fat compound fat coating, resistant to rub-off of a powdery or fat based topping as well as methods for preparing such coated snack products. The present invention provides methods for preparing such coated food product including providing a hot (about 60-85° C.), oil-in-water emulsion coating slurry containing a hydrated film forming hydrophilic colloid. The slurry comprises about 5%-30% of the emulsion of flavor solids in powder form. The methods include applying the hot emulsion to a food base to provide a wet emulsion coated food base. The methods include drying the wet slurry emulsion coated food product to a moisture content of about 1-4% at a temperature of less than the sugar melting point to provide a finished dried food product having non-powdered coating.07-28-2011

Thomas R. Harrington, Margate, FL US

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20120074996METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CORRECTING PHASE OFFSET ERRORS IN A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A frequency synthesizer that utilizes locked loop circuitry, for example delay locked loop and/or phase locked loop circuits is provided with a means for minimizing static phase/delay errors. An auto-tuning circuit and technique provide a measurement of static phase error by integrating the static phase error in the DLL/PLL circuit. A correction value is determined and applied as a current at the charge pump or as a time/phase offset at the phase detector to minimize static phase error. During normal operation the DLL/PLL is operated with the correction value resulting in substantially reduced spur levels and/or improved settling time.03-29-2012

Timothy Harrington, Madison, WI US

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20100063848SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND MANAGING PATIENT DATA - A system and method that employs standardized data collection forms for use by health care providers and patients to enable efficient collection, storage and management of patient data for treatment of diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.03-11-2010

Todd Harrington, Golden, CO US

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20110152944BONE SCREW RETAINING SYSTEM - An implant has a bone plate with a bone contacting surface and an opposite outwardly facing surface. The plate includes a split-ring receiving recess open to the outwardly facing surface located intermediate first and second bone screw receiving openings in the plate. The first and second bone screw receiving openings each having a slot spaced from the outwardly facing surface towards the bone contacting surface. The slot is formed in a wall of the first and second bone screw receiving openings. The slot is open to the split ring receiving recess. A resilient split-ring has a thickness less than a height of the slots in the first and second bone screw openings when measured along the bone screw receiving opening axis. The split-ring having a contracted position wherein its maximum dimension is less than a maximum dimension of the split-ring receiving recess and an expanded position wherein an outer circumference of the split-ring extends through the slots and into the first and second bone screw receiving openings.06-23-2011

William J. Harrington, Munster, IN US

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20090178354Method of manufacturing poly-bonded framed panels - A method of manufacturing a single layer building panel. The building panels include a peripheral frame having vertical and horizontal members. One or more surfaces of the building panel can be configured with a fiber reinforced layer. The building panels can be manufactured with electrical components. The building panels can also be manufactured with openings for windows, doors and the like. The interior of the panel can include a mesh material disposed therein.07-16-2009