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Andrew C. Hatch, American Fork, UT US
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| 20120184464 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH DENSITY ASSEMBLY AND PACKING OF MICRO-REACTORS - A method and device is disclosed for increasing droplet and micro-well reactor densities per unit area for microfluidic platforms. The device and method use controlled Height to Droplet Diameter Ratios (HDR) of the collection region which can produce different crystalline packing formations. HDR ratios above unity and less than about 2.65 are used to create a variety of three-dimensional packing schemes with increased density over conventional single layer hexagonal packing. | 07-19-2012 |
Andrew C. Hatch, Queen Creek, AZ US
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| 20130052649 | MULTILAYER HIGH DENSITY MICROWELLS - A multilayer well device includes a first substrate comprising an array of wells having a first pattern disposed therein and a second substrate comprising an array of wells having a second pattern, complementary to the first pattern disposed therein, wherein the second substrate is secured adjacent to a face of the first substrate. A common channel is interposed between the array of wells of the respective first and second substrates and is coupled to an inlet and an outlet. | 02-28-2013 |
Andrew M. Hatch, Lake Orion, MI US
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| 20120308727 | CLEANER COMPOSITION FOR FORMED METAL ARTICLES - The present invention discloses an improved cleaning composition for cleaning metal surfaces such as aluminum and aluminum-containing alloys. The cleaning composition of the present invention comprises water and an ethoxylate of an alcohol having Formula R | 12-06-2012 |
Charles T. Hatch, Gardnerville, NV US
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| 20100198534 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF A GEAR ASSEMBLY - A system and method for monitoring the condition of a gear assembly analyzes a signal output by a vibration detector that is attached to the gear assembly. Each time that an amplitude of the signal output from the vibration detector exceeds a threshold value, the system assumes that a debris particle has passed between meshing parts of the gear assembly. The number of times that this occurs, and possibly the amplitude of the vibrations are analyzed to determine a condition of the gear assembly, and possibly a damage index. This system and method are particularly applicable to planetary gear arrangements where the vibration detector can be mounted on a fixed ring gear of the gear assembly, or a structure upon which the fixed ring gear is mounted. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110049883 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR WIND TURBINE CONTROL BASED ON OPERATING PROFILES - A method for operating a wind turbine based on operating profiles for the wind turbine corresponding to operating modes. The method includes defining operating modes and acquiring a plurality of parameter values, each based on a reading from a sensor of the wind turbine. Each of the parameter values is associated with one of the operating modes to create a wind turbine operating profile for each mode. The wind turbine is controlled based on the operating profiles. | 03-03-2011 |
Charles Terrance Hatch, Gardnerville, NV US
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| 20110251804 | Methods And Systems For Isolating A Frequency In A Rotating Machine - A method of isolating a frequency in a rotating machine having at least one sensor includes receiving, from the at least one sensor, a sensor signal that includes at least one frequency, converting the sensor signal to a digital vibration signal, modifying the vibration signal to generate an envelope signal, synchronously oversampling the envelope signal to generate a synchronous envelope signal, and transforming the synchronous envelope signal into a frequency spectrum to isolate the frequency. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120035861 | BLADE MONITORING SYSTEM - A system including a turbine including a compressor having at least one row of a plurality of blades; a sensor for sensing a blade passing signal of at least one of the plurality of blades; an analog signal transmitter for transmitting an analog signal for the blade passing signal; a signal splitter for splitting the analog signal into at least two split analog signals; at least two analog-to-digital (AD) converters, each AD converter converting each split analog signal to at least two digital waveform samples; and a blade monitoring system that: calculates at least two interpolated threshold crossings, each interpolated threshold crossing calculated from at least two digital waveform samples from each AD converter; and calculates an average threshold crossing (ATC) of the at least two interpolated threshold crossings. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120073364 | SIDEBAND ENERGY RATIO METHOD FOR GEAR MESH FAULT DETECTION - Disclosed is a method for assessing deterioration in a gearbox. Data is obtained from an operating gearbox regarding harmonic frequencies and their related sidebands generated as a consequence of the gearbox operation. In a first embodiment, a Sideband Energy Ratio (SER) is calculated by dividing the amplitude of the sum of sideband signals associated with a harmonic to the amplitude of the harmonic. In a second embodiment, a SER is calculated based on sideband amplitudes associated with adjacent harmonics. The ratio may be monitored over time or compared to one or more values to provide an indication of deterioration. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120181789 | Method And Systems For Detecting Electrical Discharges In A Machine - A monitoring system for use in detecting an electrical discharge within at least one component of a machine includes at least one sensor coupled to the machine for measuring an operating condition of the at least one component. The monitoring system includes a signal analysis module configured to receive a signal representative of the measured operating condition and to calculate an asymmetry value based on the signal received. The monitoring system includes a detection module coupled to the signal analysis module for detecting an electrical discharge within the at least one component based on the asymmetry value. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120268279 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MONITORING RADIATION - A display assembly for use with a monitoring system is provided. The display assembly includes a communication interface that is configured to receive radiation data indicative of at least a dosage level for the radiation. Moreover, the display assembly also includes a processor that is coupled to the communication interface, wherein the processor is programmed to generate at least one image representative of the radiation data. The display assembly also includes a display media coupled to the processor, wherein the display media is configured to present the image to a user in real-time. The display assembly is positioned against the user such that the display assembly is movable with the user and the user is enabled to continuously monitor the radiation within a location while the user moves about the location. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120268280 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MONITORING HAZARDOUS GASES - A display assembly for use with a monitoring system is provided. The display assembly includes a communication interface that is configured to receive hazardous gas data indicative of a concentration level for at least one gaseous component. Moreover, the display assembly also includes a processor that is coupled to the communication interface, wherein the processor is configured to generate at least one image based on the hazardous gas data. The display assembly also includes a display media coupled to the processor, wherein the display media is configured to present the image to a user in real-time. The display assembly is positioned against the user such that the display assembly is movable with the user and the user is enabled to monitor hazardous gases within a location while the user moves about the location. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120280812 | RFID BASED GUIDANCE IN REMOTE LOCATIONS - A guidance location system and an associated method for locating and guiding a user within an area is provided. The system includes a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader device configured to send at least one query signal and receive at least one response signal. The system includes at least one RFID tag positioned within an area. The at least one RFID tag stores unique information associated with a location of the at least one RFID tag within the area. Each of the at least one RFID tag is configured to receive the least one query signal from the RFID reader device and to transmit one of the at least one response signal, conveying the unique information, to the RFID reader device. The RFID reader device is further configured to utilize the at least one response signal to determine a current location of the RFID reader device within the area. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120286966 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MONITORING MACHINES WITH SAME - A monitoring system for use with a system is provided. The monitoring system includes a data management system that includes a database configured to store data representative of at least one operating characteristic of at least one machine. A portable display assembly is coupled to the data management system and includes at least one sensor configured to detect the presence of the machine within a predefined distance from a portion of the display assembly. The display assembly also includes a communication interface that is coupled to the data management system and is configured to receive the data. Moreover, the display assembly includes a display media that is coupled to the communication interface for presenting an output representative of the data to a user of the display assembly such that the user is enabled to view historical data of the machine and/or monitor the machine in real-time. | 11-15-2012 |
Daniel Hatch, South Jordan, UT US
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| 20120198545 | System and Method for Providing Digital Content - A method of electronically displaying glyphs. The method includes receiving a glyph spacing, moving a first glyph toward a second glyph along an axis, identifying an intersection of a first axis coordinate of the first glyph with a second axis coordinate of the second glyph, and moving at least one of the glyphs along the axis to separate the first and second axis coordinates of the respective first and second glyphs by the glyph spacing. | 08-02-2012 |
David A. Hatch, Mashpee, MA US
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| 20100072230 | Gasoline can - A gasoline can having a nozzle assembly which includes a ball valve that is in an open mode when the can's nozzle is lifted for pouring, and which when the can's nozzle is in a lowered storage mode, the ball valve is closed. The gasoline can also has an air vent utilizing flap vents which are urged together in a closed mode and opened by air passing from outside the gasoline can into the gasoline can in an open mode. | 03-25-2010 |
Don Hatch US
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| 20110264825 | PORT SHARING ON A COMPUTING DEVICE - A computing device is configured to communicate with a peripheral via a connector having a predefined physical configuration and a predefined number of pins. The computing device comprising memory for storing instructions and a processor for executing the instructions. The instructions cause the processor to implement the following steps. Communication with the peripheral is initialized using a predefined initialization protocol via at least one predefined pin. Information relating to a pinout configuration defining a logical configuration of the pins is received from the peripheral. The pinout configuration is assigned to the pins. Communicating with the peripheral in commenced using the pinout configuration. A peripheral configured to communicate with the computing device and the methods for communicating there between are also described. | 10-27-2011 |
Duane Michael Hatch, Nashiville, TN US
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| 20090042816 | Synthetic Ligands For The Differentiation Of Closely Related Toxins And Pathogens - Synthetic ligand compounds and methods of differentiating between Shiga toxin 1 and Shiga toxin 2 are disclosed herein. Another embodiment includes a kit for differentiating between Shiga toxin 1 and Shiga toxin 2. Assay systems and methods for providing an assay are also provided for herein. | 02-12-2009 |
Edwin B. Hatch, West Bend, WI US
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| 20100058533 | SPA APPARATUS - A spa apparatus includes a chair and a basin supported by a base. The basin is movable in an up/down direction relative to a portion of the base. The chair may include actuators to tilt forward to permit easy entry and exit from the chain. The chair may also move in a fore/aft direction relative to the basin. A pair of foot rests may be located within the basin. A manicure assembly may be located within a cavity in the arm of the chair. The basin may have a narrowed front portion to allow a technician to easily fact the customer. A base may include two support frames that pivot relative to one another proximate an end of the base distal the basin. | 03-11-2010 |
Edwin Burton Hatch, The Villages, FL US
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| 20100076439 | Orbital orthopedic reshaping and resurfacing tool designed to minimally reshape and resurface bone ends in the orthopedic surgical repair or reconstruction of hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and other joints - An orbitally or lineally oscillating orthopedic resurfacing tool having multiple interchangeable resurfacing heads and having a sealed debris flushing system to be used for the resurfacing of bone ends in an anatomical joint in preparation for the installation of prosthetic components in the orthopedic surgical repair or reconstruction of the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and other joints. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100076571 | Minimally-thick orthopedic prosthesis is disclosed which closely matches the end of a bone of a joint after that bone end has been minimally reshaped and resurfaced by an orbital or lineally oscillating orthopedic resurfacing tool in the minimally invasive orthopedic surgical repair or reconstruction of hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and other joints - A minimally-thick orthopedic prosthesis is described which closely matches the end of a bone of a joint after that bone end has been minimally reshaped and resurfaced by an orbital or lineally oscillating orthopedic resurfacing tool in the minimally invasive orthopedic surgical repair or reconstruction of hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and other joints. The original ligament tensions and the varus and valgus alignments of the joint are preserved and the marrow cavities of bones are not invaded avoiding the dangers of blood clots, heart attacks, and other complications. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100168857 | FLEXIBLY COMPLIANT CERAMIC PROSTHETIC MENISCUS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED CARTILAGE IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL REPAIR OR RECONSTRUCTION OF HIP, KNEE, ANKLE, SHOULDER, ELBOW. WRIST AND OTHER ANATOMICAL JOINTS - A Flexibly compliant ceramic prosthetic meniscus for the replacement of damaged cartilage in the orthopedic surgical repair or reconstruction of hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and other anatomical joints. | 07-01-2010 |
Frederick Hatch, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20080271301 | SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A seal assembly and method for the manufacture thereof is provided. The seal assembly provides a dynamic fluid seal between a housing having a bore and a shaft having an outer running surface rotating within the bore. The seal assembly comprises a rigid carrier for supporting the seal assembly within the bore of the housing. A flexible member is mounted to the rigid carrier. The flexible member is formed from an elastomeric material that allows the flexible member to flex during use. A sealing element is retained by the flexible member about the outer running surface. The sealing element is formed from a non-polytetrafluoroethylene bearing grade plastic material having a hardness relatively greater than a hardness of the elastomeric material of the flexible member. The sealing element moves with the flexible member as the flexible member flexes. The sealing element extends along the outer running surface in a plurality of helically wound convolutions. | 11-06-2008 |
Frederick R. Hatch, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20090309261 | LOW TORQUE SHAFT SEAL AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A method of constructing a shaft seal assembly includes attaching a PTFE seal element to an outer metal case and disposing a bore of the PTFE seal element onto a mandrel. Then, heating the PTFE seal element while on the mandrel. Further, cooling the PTFE seal element while on the mandrel and, removing the shaft seal assembly from the mandrel. The resulting seal element provides a reliable seal against a running surface of a shaft in use, while at the same time producing low running torque against the running surface of the shaft. Further, a minimal axial push force is required to install the shaft seal assembly onto the shaft, thereby reducing the potential of damage to the seal element or inversion of the seal element during installation. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20110221143 | LOW TORQUE SHAFT SEAL WITH IMPROVED SEAL ELEMENT BOND JOINT - A shaft seal assembly includes a metal case having a wall extending cylindrically about a central axis with an annular leg extending radially inwardly from the wall toward the central axis. An elastomeric material is bonded to the leg, and a PTFE seal element is attached to the elastomeric material at a bond joint. The bond joint is spaced radially inwardly from the leg and in radial alignment with the leg and inhibits the elastomeric material from flexing. As such, the elastomeric material is isolated or substantially isolated from impacting the performance of the PTFE seal element during use. Accordingly, the bond joint provides a reliable seal of the PTFE seal element against a running surface of a shaft or wear sleeve. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110227293 | RADIAL SHAFT SEAL ASSEMBLY WITH LUBRICATION RETENTION AND DEBRIS EXCLUSION FEATURE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A radial shaft seal assembly includes an outer case having an axially extending cylindrical outer rim and an axially extending cylindrical inner rim spaced radially from one another by an annular pocket. A radially extending first leg connects the outer rim to the inner rim and a second leg extends radially inwardly from the inner rim to a free end. The assembly includes a wear sleeve having an axially extending cylindrical wall with an outer surface providing a running surface and a flange extending radially outwardly from the running surface. A seal lip extends inwardly from the free end of the second leg into sealing abutment with the running surface. A first porous filter is received in the pocket, and a second porous filter extends in substantial abutment with the outer rim and the second leg of the outer case. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120280457 | HYDRODYNAMIC SEAL WITH INCREASED FLEXIBILITY SEALING ELEMENT - A hydrodynamic shaft seal assembly includes a PTFE seal member having outer and inner sections. The outer section is affixed to an annular carrier. The inner section is free and includes at least one hydrodynamic groove in direct running contact with a rotating shaft or wear sleeve. A mid-portion of the seal member is formed between the inner and outer sections. The mid-portion is thinned and includes one or more annular undulations formed therein to improve flexibility of the inner section relative to the outer section. The seal assembly may include one or more excluder features. A rubber casing is molded about portions of the carrier. Preferably, one or more annular undulations are formed in a coining operation during the rubber molding process. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130042674 | COMPRESSION SENSOR GASKET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A compression sensor gasket assembly includes a gasket body and a pressure sensor assembly having a sensor tip and an externally threaded portion. The gasket body has opposite sides extending between an opening configured to register with a cylinder bore of an internal combustion engine and an outer periphery. A notch extends into the outer periphery to a recessed surface. A sensor receptacle configured for at least partial receipt of the pressure sensor assembly extends from the recessed surface to the opening. A nut is disposed in the notch with internal threads of the nut being aligned for threaded engagement with the externally threaded portion of the pressure sensor assembly. The nut has bifurcated fingers extending laterally outwardly from an outer surface. The bifurcated fingers have inner surfaces bonded to at least one of the opposite sides of the gasket body to facilitate proper orientation of the pressure sensor assembly. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130049306 | RADIAL SHAFT SEAL WITH DUST EXCLUSION AND HYDRODYNAMIC SEALING FEATURE - A radial shaft seal configured for receipt in a housing and about a shaft to sealingly isolate an air-side of the shaft seal from an oil-side of the shaft seal is provided. The seal includes an annular mounting portion and a seal lip operably attached to the mounting portion. The seal lip has an annular inner sealing surface extending axially between an oil-side end and a free air-side end. The inner sealing surface has a first groove region extending along the shaft in sealed engagement therewith and a second groove region extending along the shaft in sealed engagement therewith. The first groove region and the second groove region are spaced axially from one another by an intermediate non-grooved region. The first groove region is configured to direct contamination toward the air-side of the seal and the second groove region is configured to direct lubrication toward the oil-side of the seal. | 02-28-2013 |
Gareth P. Hatch, East Dundee, IL US
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| 20100032952 | TURBINE GENERATOR HAVING DIRECT MAGNETIC GEAR DRIVE - A turbine operated electric generator includes a turbine and a magnetic gear unit rotationally coupled at an input thereof to at least one of an inner rim of the turbine and an outer rim of the turbine. An output of the magnetic gear unit is configured to operate an electric generator. The magnetic gear unit includes magnets configured to at least one of increase a rotation speed at the output with respect to the input speed and inversely change a torque at the output with respect to the input and decrease the output speed with respect to the input speed and inversely change the torque. | 02-11-2010 |
Greg Hatch, Roselle, IL US
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| 20080264092 | SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A REFRIGERATOR DISPENSER - A sensing system for a refrigerator dispensing system is used to sense the presence, positioning, height and shape of a container placed in a dispensing well. When the presence of the container is sensed in the dispensing well and the container is properly positioned relative to a dispensing nozzle of the well, a dispensing operation can be performed. The actual dispensing operation is regulated based on the height and shape of the container. In this manner, dispensing operations can only be performed when a container is appropriately arranged in the dispensing well and the dispensing operation will be timely terminated based the size and shape of particular container employed. | 10-30-2008 |
Guy Hatch, Vernon, CT US
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| 20100077921 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AN INERT GAS TO A LARGE VOLUME ATMOSPHERE - A system and method is presented for reducing a concentration of ambient air used in a feed stream to form an inerting gas in a pressure swing adsorption system. The method includes introducing ambient air into a pressure swing adsorption system to form an inerting gas, introducing the inerting gas to a large volume of atmosphere, thereby inerting at least a portion of the large volume of atmosphere to form an inerted atmosphere, and removing a portion of the inerted atmosphere and introducing the portion of inerted atmosphere to the pressure swing adsorption system to form the inerting gas, thereby reducing an amount of ambient air utilized to form the inerting gas in the pressure swing adsorption system. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100180596 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS LOAD SHARING - A method of autonomously sharing a load between at least two output generation devices, the method including: providing at least two output generation devices, wherein the at least two output generation devices operate autonomously with respect to one another and the at least two output generation devices are in fluid communication with output receiving means adapted to receive output generated by the at least two output generation devices; monitoring output generated by the output generation devices; and cycling each of the at least two devices through an activated mode and a standby mode independently of one another in an automated manner to meet an output demand thereby sharing a load demand between the at least two output generation devices. | 07-22-2010 |
Ira Steven Hatch, Bountiful, UT US
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| 20110178423 | Estrus detection device - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a device and method for identifying estrus in production animals by detecting one or more standing mounts with a single device. | 07-21-2011 |
Jeff Hatch, West Jordan, UT US
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| 20100154933 | APPARATUS FOR CONCURRENTLY SIZING, SQUARING, SHAPING, AND SANDING RECTANGULARY WORK PIECES - An apparatus for machining the outer profiles of rectangular work pieces includes side and base fences for orienting a rough work piece upon a table. Edges of the rough work piece are cut (e.g., the rough work piece is sized), shaped, and optionally sanded while the rough work piece remains in place. The rough work piece may be rotated in a way that defines four square edges therefrom. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100154934 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SHAPING AND MACHINING ELONGATE WORKPIECES - The present invention includes methods in which work pieces are machined based upon the appearance of their surfaces. The work piece may be processed in such a way that surfaces with desirable features may be oriented so as to form visible surfaces of a finished part. In addition, the present invention includes woodworking machines that define joint features in and shape surfaces of rough work pieces. | 06-24-2010 |
Jonathan D. Hatch, New Hartford, CT US
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| 20080313096 | System and method for financial product management - The present invention provides a financial product management system for managing a financial product, which makes it possible to attempt to reduce the investment risk associated with current price fluctuations even when making a lump-sum investment without requiring the investor or distributor to divide the total funds into smaller amounts. | 12-18-2008 |
Joshua D. Hatch, Middleton, WI US
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| 20080276464 | Multi-cut lopper - A hand-operated cutting tool includes a first handle coupled to a first jaw, with the first jaw having a blade, and a second handle coupled to a second jaw, with the second jaw having a first hook configured to receive a first object, and a second hook configured to receive a second object, where the first hook is larger than the second hook, and the first object is larger than the second object. A pivot connection couples the first jaw to the second jaw so that movement of the handles from a closed position to an intermediate position exposes the second hook for receiving and cutting the second object only, and movement of the handles from the intermediate position to an open position exposes the first hook for receiving and cutting the first object. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20110138982 | Material Trimmer With Illuminated Cut Line Indicator - A material cutting system for trimming sheet material having a base, a blade engageable with the sheet material along a cut line and a material guide including an illuminated surface indicative of the location of the cut line. In one set of embodiments, an illuminating assembly produces light that is internally transmitted through a light guide portion of the material guide to the illuminated surface. The illuminated surface provides for ready and correct orientation of the sheet material to the desired position for cutting by the material trimmer. | 06-16-2011 |
Laird Hatch, Cave Creek, AZ US
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| 20110054525 | SUTURE ANCHOR AND METHOD OF USE - A suture anchor | 03-03-2011 |
| 20120271349 | Suture Anchor and Method of Use - A suture anchor | 10-25-2012 |
Laird L. Hatch, Cave Creek, AZ US
Marcus Hatch, Waltham, MA US
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| 20120082423 | BULLET LENS DESIGN FOR THE DASAL SEEKER - An optic assembly is provided, that assembly comprising: a bullet collection lens; a plurality of fiber optic fiber bundles; and those fiber optic bundles being parallel to a central channel. | 04-05-2012 |
Matthew R. Hatch, Canastota, NY US
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| 20090308039 | Lawn mower with suspended ergonomic seat - Embodiments of the invention provide a lawn mower including a frame, a seat or operator station, one or more handles, and a suspension unit coupled between the frame and the seat or operator station. The lawn mower can include one or more pivot members with a first portion coupled to the frame at a pivot location forward of the seat or operator station and a second portion coupled to the seat or operator station. The one or more pivot members can allow the seat or operator station and the one or more handles to move with respect to the frame while the suspension unit absorbs a portion of shock caused by riding over the uneven terrain. The seat can be positioned at least partially between a first drive wheel and a second drive wheel and at least partially along a drive axis. The seat can be declined with respect to a horizontal plane so that the operator's upper torso leans forward at an angle with respect to a vertical plane when the operator is sitting on the seat. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20110185692 | LAWN MOWER WITH SUSPENDED ERGONOMIC SEAT - Some embodiments of the invention provide outdoor power equipment including a frame, a seat and at least one leg support angled from a horizontal plane. The outdoor power equipment can include one or more handles, a suspension unit coupled between the frame and the seat. In some embodiments, the seat can be declined with respect to a horizontal plane so that the operator's upper torso leans forward at an angle with respect to a vertical plane when the operator is sitting on the seat. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110316315 | LAWN MOWER WITH SUSPENDED ERGONOMIC SEAT - Some embodiments of the invention provide outdoor power equipment including a frame, a seat and at least one leg support angled from a horizontal plane. The outdoor power equipment can include one or more handles, a suspension unit coupled between the frame and the seat. In some embodiments, the seat can be declined with respect to a horizontal plane so that the operator's upper torso leans forward at an angle with respect to a vertical plane when the operator is sitting on the seat. | 12-29-2011 |
Matthew Stewart Hatch, Lexington, KY US
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| 20090163126 | Disposable hygienic toilet bowl cleaner with wand - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices and methods for cleaning, disinfecting, or sanitizing a toilet bowl surface or other surface. The device features a sheath having a first surface and second surface. The sheath is capable of assuming two positions. In said first position the first surface faces inward toward itself defining a first opening and a first chamber. In the second position the second surface faces inward towards itself defining a second opening and a second chamber and the first surface faces outward. The sheath is moved from the first position into the second position by inverting it over a flexible head attached to a hollow wand. A roughening agent is affixed to the first surface for cleaning toilet bowl surfaces and other surfaces. A cleaning, disinfecting or sanitizing agent can also be applied to the first surface of the sheath. | 06-25-2009 |
Nathan Hatch, Claremont, NC US
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| 20100239216 | Fiber Optic Cables and Methods for Forming the Same - A loose tube optical fiber cable includes at least one cable unit. Each cable unit includes a plurality of loose, non-buffered optical fibers, a strength yarn at least partially surrounding the non-buffered optical fibers, and a jacket surrounding the strength yarn and the non-buffered optical fibers. | 09-23-2010 |
Paul Hatch, Northbrook, IL US
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| 20080308778 | Storage Apparatus - A storage apparatus is disclosed. The storage apparatus comprises a mounting mechanism, a hoist system and a storage member. The hoist system, which is attached to the mounting mechanism, comprises at least one pulley. A hoist wire is disposed within each of the at least one pulleys. A hoist wire mount receives a first end of each of the hoist wires and also includes a power source. Finally, the storage member is affixed to a second end of each of the hoist wires. | 12-18-2008 |
Paul Hatch, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100037787 | ROTARY FOOD CUTTER WITH REMOVABLE BLADE ASSEMBLY - A rotary food cutting device is provided. The rotary food cutting device comprises a handle assembly and a removable blade assembly. The removable blade assembly has a blade, a first blade mounting member, and a second blade mounting member. The blade is positioned between the first blade mounting member and the second blade mounting member. The first blade mounting member and the second blade mounting member interact with the handle assembly to removably secure the blade. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20120079725 | Cutlery Having Improved Gripping Ergonomics - A knife for cutting food products comprises a blade portion, a handle portion, and a bolster. The blade portion has a cutting edge and a spine. The spine is disposed on a top side of the blade portion. The bolster has at least a first thickness and is positioned between the blade portion and the handle portion. The bolster comprises a first generally curved-shape proximal boundary and a second generally curved-shaped distal boundary. The bolster has a first lateral sidewall and a second lateral sidewall. A surface depression is disposed between the first generally curved-shape proximal boundary and the second generally curved-shape distal boundary of at least one of the first lateral sidewall and the second lateral sidewall. The first generally curved-shape proximal boundary is spaced a distance from the second generally curved-shape distal boundary to receive a thumb of a user on the bolster. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120159793 | Slidable Chopping Attachment for Kitchen Knives - A knife and chopping attachment assembly for chopping food products comprises a knife and a chopping attachment. The knife has a blade portion and a handle portion. The blade portion has a cutting edge and a spine disposed on a top side of the blade portion generally opposite the cutting edge. The chopping attachment is disposed over a portion of the spine of the knife. The chopping attachment is movable along the spine from a proximal end of the blade portion to a distal end of the blade portion. | 06-28-2012 |
Peter A. Hatch, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20100295508 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BALANCING THE TRANSFER OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE TO A VEHICLE - In at least one embodiment, a device for balancing a flow of electrical energy from a vehicle to an external power source is provided. The device comprises a balance circuit being configured to receive an input current signal from the power source and to transmit an output current signal to the external power source for charging a element in a vehicle. A differential resistance causes the input current signal and the output current signal to be different. A current measuring device is configured to generate an output differential signal indicating a difference between the input and output current signals. A current generating device is configured to generate a compensated current signal in response to the output differential signal and to adjust the output current signal with the compensated current signal such that the input and output current signals are generally similar to one another. | 11-25-2010 |
Stanley Hatch, Spring, TX US
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| 20120260242 | Zero Downtime Hard Disk Firmware Update - An embodiment includes determining which disks need an update, then copying user data from a disk to be updated to a spare disk. New data is written to both the disk to be updated and the spare disk, and a zone map is maintained for all volumes of the disk to be updated. The firmware on the disk is updated, and changed data is copied from the spare disk to the newly updated disk based on the zone map. New data is written to both the newly updated disk and the spare disk. Once the changed data has been copied to the newly updated disk, data is written to the newly updated disk. | 10-11-2012 |
Steven Hatch, Danvers, MA US
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| 20120059658 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING AN INTERNET SEARCH - Embodiments of the present invention relate to searching for content on the Internet. A user may supply a search query to a device, and the device may issue the search query to a plurality of search engines, including at least one general purpose search engine and at least one site-specific search engine. In this way, the user need not separately issue search queries to each of the plurality of search engines. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120060113 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING CONTENT - Some embodiments relate to using a carousel to display content. In some embodiments, a carousel having a plurality of slots may be displayed in a first portion of a display of a display device, and in response to user selection of one of the plurality of slots, content that is dynamically generated based on user input may be displayed in a second portion of the display, separate from the first portion. | 03-08-2012 |
Steven Hatch, West Orange, NJ US
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| 20120116979 | Enabling Communication Between, and Production of Content By, Rights Holders and Content Producers - A content exchange service facilitates communication between, and production of content by, holders of rights in content titles and producers of content. The content exchange service receives content profiles from various rights holders and surfaces the content profiles to producers for purposes of soliciting auditions to produce the content subject of the content profiles in an alternative form. The rights holder can review the auditions submitted by producers and establish communication with the producer of the audition the rights holder liked via the content exchange service. The content exchange service can then facilitate negotiation of an agreement between the rights holder and the producer for production of the content in an alternative form. Following finalization of the agreement, the producer may submit a complete production of the content in the alternative form to the content exchange service, which in turn presents the complete production to the rights holder for approval. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120290456 | CUSTOMIZED CONTENT DELIVERY - Systems and methods are provided for delivering content to a consumer and tracking the content consumed. For example, electronic content may be provided to a playback device of a consumer. An indication of the amount of content actually consumed by the consumer may be received, where the amount is determined by tracking the content consumed. A cost of content may be calculated based on the indication of the amount of content consumed. | 11-15-2012 |
Steven A. Hatch, Tolland, CT US
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| 20110015949 | INSURANCE CLAIM DATA EXCHANGE - According to some embodiments, workers' compensation claims are received at a payor processing system from a plurality of remote bill input devices. The workers' compensation claims may be transformed in accordance with a jurisdiction-based claims processing rule. The transformed workers' compensation claims may then be transmitted to a workers' compensation adjudication engine. | 01-20-2011 |
Steven R. Hatch, Naperville, IL US
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| 20080279964 | BIOFOULING CONTROL - A system and method for stabilizing bromine in an industrial water system by monitoring and flexible dosing of chlorine oxidant and halide ion stabilizer residual levels. The system comprises chlorine oxidant, and a halide ion source with a halogen stabilizer. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080289384 | TUNGSTATE BASED CORROSION INHIBITORS - A trace amount of a tungstate added together with an ortho-phosphate and/or phosphonite is disclosed for inhibiting corrosion by a nitrogen fertilizer solution. In particular, an ammonium nitrate fertilizer solution is in contact with ferrous metal storage tanks, piping, and equipment surfaces. Tungstate added with an iron stabilizer including a dispersant polymer is also effective for inhibiting corrosion. | 11-27-2008 |
Thomas Clyde Hatch, Lexington, KY US
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| 20090163126 | Disposable hygienic toilet bowl cleaner with wand - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices and methods for cleaning, disinfecting, or sanitizing a toilet bowl surface or other surface. The device features a sheath having a first surface and second surface. The sheath is capable of assuming two positions. In said first position the first surface faces inward toward itself defining a first opening and a first chamber. In the second position the second surface faces inward towards itself defining a second opening and a second chamber and the first surface faces outward. The sheath is moved from the first position into the second position by inverting it over a flexible head attached to a hollow wand. A roughening agent is affixed to the first surface for cleaning toilet bowl surfaces and other surfaces. A cleaning, disinfecting or sanitizing agent can also be applied to the first surface of the sheath. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090187161 | Sheath and stomach tube - The embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices and methods for administering oral fluids to animals aseptically. The devices features a sheath having a first surface and a second surface. The sheath is capable of assuming two positions. The sheath is moved from the first position into the second position by inverting it over a stomach tube as the stomach tube is inserted into the mouth and esophagus of an animal. A fluid is then administered through the sheath and stomach tube to the animal. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100292658 | Device and methods for delivering fluids to animals - Embodiments of the present invention feature devices and methods for providing fluids to or venting gas from animals which feature a tube and a sheath in which the sheath covers the tube as the tube in inserted into the oral cavity and esophagus. | 11-18-2010 |
Thomas W. Hatch, Bonita Springs, FL US
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| 20080305758 | WIRELESS COMPUTER MOUSE RECEIVER - A wireless computer mouse receiver ( | 12-11-2008 |
Todd Hatch, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20110050527 | Broadband/Multi-Band Horn Antenna With Compact Integrated Feed - A dual polarization multi-band antenna may include a waveguide horn, a low band feed section, a transition section, and a high band feed section coupled in series. The waveguide horn may be configured to support propagation of electromagnetic waves in a low band and a high band. The low band feed section may include horizontal and vertical feeds and may be configured to support propagation of electromagnetic waves in the low band and the high band. The high band feed section may include horizontal and vertical feeds and may be configured to support propagation of electromagnetic waves in the high band but not in the low band. The transition section may be configured to couple electromagnetic waves in the high band from the high band feed section to the low band feed section and to constructively reflect electromagnetic waves in the low band. | 03-03-2011 |