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Alden M. Hathaway, Cumming, GA US
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| 20110313578 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING ENERGY SAVINGS BY USING A BASELINE ENERGY USE MODEL THAT INCORPORATES AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ALGORITHM - A computer-based system, computer-implemented method, and computer program product facilitate determining energy cost savings in an energy-consuming facility, such as a commercial building, using an artificial intelligence model, for example a neural network model, that projects or estimates the amount of energy that would have been consumed by the facility but for the implementation of energy efficiency or conservation measures. Energy savings are represented by the difference between the estimate of energy that would have been consumed but for the measures and the actual amount of energy consumed by the facility under actual conditions during a time interval after the measures have been implemented. | 12-22-2011 |
Alecia A. Hathaway, Fort Worth, TX US
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| 20090016997 | Autologous/allogeneic human DNA grafting, anti-and reverse aging stem cell, and bone marrow compositions/methods - Anti-aging compositions and methods for delivering (engrafting) younger compatible human DNA to tissues, through the systematic periodic introduction of younger primordial whole (nucleated) stem cells and bone marrow into a recipient, resulting in re-establishment of an earlier relative biological clock set-point, with respect to the number of cell generations-divisions are disclosed. | 01-15-2009 |
Brian Hathaway, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20090215172 | Methods and Compositions Related to Cyclic Peptide Synthesis - Disclosed are compositions and methods for cyclization of polymers such as peptides. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100209414 | Methods and Compositions Related to Cyclic Peptide Synthesis - Disclosed are compositions and methods for prenylation of polymers such as peptides. | 08-19-2010 |
Brian M. Hathaway, Watertown, WI US
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| 20120080111 | POSITIVE SWIVEL FITTING - A positive swivel fitting provides for a system flow transmitting portion and a separate lock-down portion. The flow transmitting portion is configured to be receivable within the lock-down portion. When the flow transmitting portion is properly and “positively” positioned, then the lock-down portion can be secured and the position of the flow transmitting portion is maintained, thus making alignment with other parts of the flow device variable. The fitting can be used within any air, other gas or liquid flow system. | 04-05-2012 |
Carol C. Hathaway, Rochester, MI US
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| 20100244495 | PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL USAGE IN WINDOW TREATMENTS - The window assembly for a vehicle includes a first portion supported by the vehicle and a second portion located proximate to the first portion. The second portion includes a phase change material (PCM) barrier. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100301594 | Guide Assembly for a Safety Belt - A seat assembly includes a seat of a vehicle, a safety belt, and a guide assembly. The seat includes a seat back and an attachment feature that is operatively connected to the seat back. The safety belt includes webbing that is configured to extend in a generally diagonal direction across the seat back. The guide assembly includes a clip, a cord, an attachment mechanism, and a breakaway mechanism. The clip is configured for operative attachment to the webbing of the safety belt. The cord operatively extends from the clip. The attachment mechanism is operatively connected to the cord. The attachment mechanism is configured for selective attachment to the attachment feature of the seat back. The breakaway mechanism operatively interconnects the cord and the clip and is configured to separate such that the cord pulls free from the clip upon the application of a force to the clip or the cord. | 12-02-2010 |
Carralee Hathaway, Saratoga, CA US
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| 20090215199 | Caffeine Detection Via Internally-Referenced Two Part Assay - Methods, compositions, and apparatus for detecting the presence of caffeine in a liquid sample are provided. In certain embodiments, an internally referenced competitive assay allows a very precise determination of a threshold value of caffeine for use in semiquantitative types of ligand-receptor assays. By using a detection means that participates in two assays, sensitivity is doubled in the maximum sensitivity range and the range can be adjusted to match the predicted concentration range of an analyte. This format and the materials described herein allow the assay to complete within three minutes. In addition, this format accommodates common attributes of liquid samples for detecting caffeine, such as the inclusion of milk or sugar in a coffee-type beverage. | 08-27-2009 |
Daniel Hathaway, Baker, NV US
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| 20090050341 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LAND PREPARATION AND CLEARING - Embodiments of a land preparation apparatus comprises a chamber comprising at least one internal surface, and a plurality of internal rakes configured in a non-linear arrangement along the at least one internal surface. Further embodiments of a land preparation apparatus comprises a chamber comprising at least one internal surface, a rotatable tool rotatably mounted within the chamber and having a plurality of tool elements for land preparation, and a plurality of internal rakes configured in a non-linear arrangement along the at least one internal surface, wherein the rotatable tool moves the plurality of tool elements relative to the plurality of internal rakes. The land preparation apparatus may be removably or fixedly connected to a vehicle to form a land preparation machine. | 02-26-2009 |
David J. Hathaway, Essex Junction, VT US
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| 20100318951 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVICE HISTORY BASED DELAY VARIATION ADJUSTMENT DURING STATIC TIMING ANALYSIS - A system and method for the adjustment of history based delay variation during static timing analysis of an integrated circuit design. The method may include obtaining information through sources of variability of history based components of delay variability, and a relationship between the sources of variability and one or more bounded device histories. Then, inputting history bounds for at least one signal of the integrated circuit design, and computing and propagating history bounds through at least one first segment of the integrated circuit design to at least one signal of the integrated circuit design. Further, the method may include evaluating from at least one of the propagated history bounds, device history bounds for at least one second segment of the integrated circuit design, and based on the evaluated device history bounds, adjusting at least one of a value of the history based delay variability and propagation of timing. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110035714 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMON HISTORY PESSIMISM RELIEF DURING STATIC TIMING ANALYSIS - A system and method for adjustment of modeled timing data variation as a function of past state and/or switching history during static timing analysis. One illustrative embodiment may include inputting and asserting at least one of initial signal history bound and explicit device history bound constraints for at least one signal of a circuit design and evaluating for a segment processed during a forward propagation of block based static timing analysis whether any input signal to a current segment has a bounded history, at least one of propagated and asserted. The method may further include evaluating for the segment whether history bounds are downstream from a gating restriction, and processing a next segment until there are no further segments. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110077916 | Method of Distributing a Random Variable Using Statistically Correct Spatial Interpolation Continuously With Spatially Inhomogeneous Statistical Correlation Versus Distance, Standard Deviation, and Mean - Methods for modeling a random variable with spatially inhomogenous statistical correlation versus distance, standard deviation, and mean by spatial interpolation with statistical corrections. The method includes assigning statistically independent random variable to a set of seed points in a coordinate frame and defining a plurality of test points at respective spatial locations in the coordinate frame. A equation for a random variable is determined for each of the test points by spatial interpolation from one or more of the random variable assigned to the seed points. The method further includes adjusting the equation of the random variable at each of the test point with respective correction factor equations. | 03-31-2011 |
David J. Hathaway, Underhill Center, VT US
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| 20110224965 | Modeling Loading Effects of a Transistor Network - A system, method and program product for modeling load effects of a load CCC (channel connected component) in a transistor network. A system is disclosed that includes an analysis system that determines allowable logical state and transition functions for nets in a load CCC for a transition or state of a driving CCC for which a load condition is being determined; a trace system that traverses paths in the load CCC from a set of input terminals; and an element replacement system that replaces circuit elements in the load CCC to create a modeled CCC, wherein a circuit element replacement is based on a type of circuit element encountered along a trace, and state and transition functions of nets connected to an encountered circuit element. | 09-15-2011 |
David R. Hathaway, Lincoln, NE US
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| 20090203603 | Compositions for the Treatment and Prevention of Nephropathy - Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of nephropathy, including hypertensive and diabetic nephropathy, and nephropathy associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome are described. Compositions of the invention include a compound that binds to a receptor for the glucagon like peptide-1, an incretin, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), an exendin, or an analog (including an agonist analog), derivative, or variant of any of them. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110178014 | PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS - Compositions of the invention, including compounds that bind to a receptor for a glucagon-like peptide-1, an incretin, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), an exendin, or an agonist, an analog (preferably an agonist analog), a derivative, or a variant of any of aforementioned compounds, are used in the prevention and treatment of arrhythmias associated with cardiac ischemia, cardiac ischemia-perfusion and/or congestive heart failure. The invention relates to both the method and compositions for such treatment. | 07-21-2011 |
Edward J. Hathaway, Austin, TX US
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| 20090313414 | MEMORY MANAGEMENT UNIT AND METHOD OF ACCESSING AN ADDRESS - A memory management unit comprises register and control logic and arranged to support a microprocessor controller unit accessing physical address space via an address bus wherein the microprocessor controller unit comprises a program counter having a first address size, the memory management unit wherein the register and control logic comprises a register having a second address size greater than the first address size and arranged to provide an extended address bus between the microprocessor controller unit and physical address space. | 12-17-2009 |
Edwin Hathaway, Santa Monica, CA US
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| 20080275793 | Method, apparatus and system for selecting, ordering and purchasing glass products - A system, apparatus and method for facilitating the selection, purchasing and ordering glass products, which is informative to guide a novice user in selecting a glass product, even where the glass is comprised of glass panels of more than one manufacturer, the present invention providing an apparatus with a processor which is controlled by software to facilitate a selection process which integrates the comparison of glass products and their properties, as well as, including particular properties of particular components of a glass product, the apparatus can work with a user input device, such as a keyboard or mouse, and is programmed to display graphics associated with selections and potential selections for glass products. The system and method providing selection menus for display on a display device and an animation graphic associated with a selection presented to the user. The system, apparatus, and method integrates the glass product selection information which the user chooses, and preferably the invention makes selections for the user, based on the user's previous choices and specified target performances to present to the user potential glass products. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20100063900 | METHODS FOR SELECTING, ORDERING AND PURCHASING GLASS PRODUCTS - A system, apparatus and method for facilitating the selection, purchasing and ordering glass products, which is informative to guide a novice user in selecting a glass product, even where the glass is comprised of glass panels of more than one manufacturer, the present invention providing an apparatus with a processor which is controlled by software to facilitate a selection process which integrates the comparison of glass products and their properties, as well as, including particular properties of particular components of a glass product, the apparatus can work with a user input device, such as a keyboard or mouse, and is programmed to display graphics associated with selections and potential selections for glass products. The system and method providing selection menus for display on a display device and an animation graphic associated with a selection presented to the user. The system, apparatus, and method integrates the glass product selection information which the user chooses, and preferably the invention makes selections for the user, based on the user's previous choices and specified target performances to present to the user potential glass products. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20120030058 | METHODS FOR SELECTING, ORDERING, AND PURCHASING GLASS PRODUCTS - A system, apparatus and method for facilitating the selection, purchasing and ordering glass products, which is informative to guide a novice user in selecting a glass product, even where the glass is comprised of glass panels of more than one manufacturer, the present invention providing an apparatus with a processor which is controlled by software to facilitate a selection process which integrates the comparison of glass products and their properties, as well as, including particular properties of particular components of a glass product, the apparatus can work with a user input device, such as a keyboard or mouse, and is programmed to display graphics associated with selections and potential selections for glass products. The system and method providing selection menus for display on a display device and an animation graphic associated with a selection presented to the user. The system, apparatus, and method integrates the glass product selection information which the user chooses, and preferably the invention makes selections for the user, based on the user's previous choices and specified target performances to present to the user potential glass products. | 02-02-2012 |
Eric Hathaway, Lakeville, MN US
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| 20110320349 | RENTAL PROPERTY PAYMENT SYSTEM - A system operated by a non-bank financial institution (NBFI) for receiving and processing payments made by renters to property management companies, and method of use therefor, are disclosed. The NBFI provides an electronic payment platform for accepting payments from renters of one or more rental communities owned or managed by one or more property management companies. The NBFI platform processes and directs rental payment to the payment processing systems of a partner bank or other financial institution which has bank accounts owned by the rental communities or property management companies. The partner bank directs the renters' payments into the appropriate account after processing. The NBFI creates and maintains records of all such transactions which are received through its platform, and provides the partner bank and rental communities with access to records in standardized format, such as a format compatible with existing property management or bank software, including any processing and convenience fee information. | 12-29-2011 |
Jennifer Ann Hathaway, Bryan, TX US
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| 20080246282 | System and method for generating residential hydropower - A system and method are disclosed for generating small-scale hydropower from a home water supply. As contemplated herein, a hydro-powered system battery charger may produce electric power from the flow of water from a domestic water service. Power is generated as water from a domestic water source passes through a system housing. The water drives a Pelton wheel located within a cavity in the housing. As the Pelton wheel rotates, it drives a gear driven generator. A battery may store the energy generated thereby to satisfy concurrent or later demand. | 10-09-2008 |
John Hathaway, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090043868 | Community information exchange system and method - Content provided directly by users, such as renters in the real estate industry, is relied on to supplement, enhance and improve the relevance of the site. The renters themselves generate the content in the form of reviews, not the apartments' management companies, for example, which provides less perceived bias in the information provided. An incentive for renters is provided to enter such a space, not only to obtain unbiased information about apartments, but also to accumulate reward points that they can then exchange against various goods or services, and to add content and accumulate points as a result. Thus, a method of user-generated exchange of community information comprises registering information about a user, recording search criteria for services sought by the user, recording feedback of the user about the services used and about service providers, and allowing the user to access feedback from other users. | 02-12-2009 |
Kevin J. Hathaway, Saratoga, CA US
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| 20100066947 | HIGH OUTPUT LED BASED ILLUMINATOR THAT REPLACES CCFLS FOR LCD BACKLIGHTS - A LCD illuminator ( | 03-18-2010 |
Kevin Joseph Hathaway, Saratoga, CA US
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| 20110134657 | LIGHT-PIPE BASED IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION SIGNALING LIGHT - A signaling light source facilitates locating personnel under adverse conditions such as in a smoky environment and resists damage from exposure to a harsh user environment A lighting unit includes at least one, and preferably two, of the signaling light sources also includes at least one personnel identifying red-green-blue (“RGB”) light emitting diode (“LED”) Disclosed methods for operating the signaling light source include energizing operation of a LED light source by supplying a sequence of electrical current pulses which repeat at a rate which causes emitted light to pulse visually, supplying electrical current to a pair of LEDs alternatively connected either in series or in parallel depending upon battery operating condition, and monitoring smoke density in environment around the signaling light source and modulating the intensity of emitted light responsive to smoke density | 06-09-2011 |
Mathew J. Hathaway, Dacula, GA US
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| 20090066846 | EVENT PRODUCTION KIT - According to various embodiments, an event production kit is provided that includes storage cases for storing production equipment, such as cameras, monitors, and microphones, and an electronic production equipment case for storing an audio mixer, a video switcher, and computers for encoding and distributing the production. In addition, in one embodiment, the electronic production equipment case includes a vertical panel that includes a plurality of ports that are pre-wired to the audio mixer, video switcher, and the computers for coupling the production equipment together. The storage cases and the pre-wired panel facilitate transporting the kit to the event location and reduce the amount of time and resources required for setting up the equipment prior to the event, according to various embodiments. In addition, the selection of the type of equipment included in the kit, according to one embodiment, provides for a high quality, lower cost production than is currently available. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090070407 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCHEDULING, PRODUCING, AND DISTRIBUTING A PRODUCTION OF AN EVENT - According to various embodiments, an event management system is provided that provides a single interface through which a production team can schedule a production of an event, produce the production of the event, and direct distribution of the production. For example, in one embodiment, the event management system provides a web interface through which a member of the production team can create, or build an event, by specifying the name of the event, type of event, specific details about the event, whether the event will be broadcast live, and the date and time of the broadcast for the event. The event management system stores this information and provides at least a portion of it to a distributor that will be distributing (or broadcasting) the event to viewers. In addition, the event management system displays a pre-production checklist to guide the production team through the testing and production set-up process. | 03-12-2009 |
Matthew Hathaway, Watertown, MA US
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| 20090048971 | Payment Card with Dynamic Account Number - A payment card comprises a processor, a trigger source coupled to the processor, and a display for outputting at least a portion of a dynamic account number under control of the processor responsive to the trigger source. The dynamic account number is determined based at least in part on a seed stored in the payment card and an output of the trigger source. In an illustrative embodiment, the dynamic account number is generated utilizing a time-based or event-based one-time password algorithm. For example, in a time-based embodiment, the trigger source may comprise a time of day clock, with the dynamic account number being determined based at least in part on the seed and a current value of the time of day clock. In an event-based embodiment, the trigger source may comprise an event counter, with the dynamic account number being determined based at least in part on the seed and a current value of the event counter. | 02-19-2009 |
Peter Hathaway, Lebaton, CT US
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| 20100076260 | Handle Assembly for Articulated Endoscopic Instruments - An endoscopic surgical instrument is provided and includes a handle assembly for operating the surgical instrument, an articulatable neck assembly supported on and extending from the handle assembly, and an end effector operatively supported on the neck assembly. The handle assembly includes a housing; a trigger operatively supported on the housing; at least one actuation shaft operatively connected to the trigger and extending from the housing, wherein an actuation of the trigger imparts axial translation to the actuation shaft; and at least one articulation cable operable from the housing. The end effector includes a pair of pivotably mounted, juxtaposed jaws, wherein the jaws are movable at least between an open position and a closed position, and wherein a distal end of an actuation shaft is operatively engaged with the pair of jaws to effectuate opening and closing of the jaws. | 03-25-2010 |
Philip Jeffrey Hathaway, Bryan, TX US
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| 20080246282 | System and method for generating residential hydropower - A system and method are disclosed for generating small-scale hydropower from a home water supply. As contemplated herein, a hydro-powered system battery charger may produce electric power from the flow of water from a domestic water service. Power is generated as water from a domestic water source passes through a system housing. The water drives a Pelton wheel located within a cavity in the housing. As the Pelton wheel rotates, it drives a gear driven generator. A battery may store the energy generated thereby to satisfy concurrent or later demand. | 10-09-2008 |
Philip John Hathaway, Bryan, TX US
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| 20080246282 | System and method for generating residential hydropower - A system and method are disclosed for generating small-scale hydropower from a home water supply. As contemplated herein, a hydro-powered system battery charger may produce electric power from the flow of water from a domestic water service. Power is generated as water from a domestic water source passes through a system housing. The water drives a Pelton wheel located within a cavity in the housing. As the Pelton wheel rotates, it drives a gear driven generator. A battery may store the energy generated thereby to satisfy concurrent or later demand. | 10-09-2008 |
Richard B. Hathaway, Kalamazoo, MI US
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| 20090308347 | PLANETARY ROTARY ENGINE - A planetary engine includes a charge compression system for compressing a charge of air and/or an air and fuel mixture that is precompressed by rotation of the rotors and supplied into a combustion chamber through a rotary valve that may be actively adjusted during operation of the engine to vary the intake valve opening size and/or timing. Exhaust valves may likewise be actively adjustable rotary valves for further engine control. A compression insert mounted between the end wall assemblies absorbs combustion forces and provides rigidity to the engine, as well as occupies all or nearly all of the volume between the rotors at the minimum volume of the combustion chamber to improve the compression ratio of the engine. | 12-17-2009 |
Richard C. Hathaway, Greenville, OH US
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| 20090238669 | VEHICLE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING CARGO CONTAINERS - A system for handling cargo containers includes at least one intermodal railroad car having a pair of longitudinal ramps and a pair of tapered ends, at least one vehicle connectable to a cargo container and having ground engaging wheels mounted in a spaced apart relationship for travel on the pair of longitudinal ramps and further having linear actuators for moving the cargo container in a vertical direction, and at least one cargo handling terminal enabling movement of the at least one vehicle onto and from each of the pair of longitudinal ramps and the pair of ends for loading the cargo container onto and unloading the cargo container from the at least one intermodal railroad car. A vehicle adapted for travel on both ground surface and rail track and a method for transporting cargo using such vehicle are also provided. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090293756 | SYSTEM, NETWORK AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING CARGO - A system for transporting cargo includes a cargo terminal having a pair of longitudinal sides, at least one of the pair of longitudinal sides disposed adjacent to and spaced a predetermined distance from a railway track and at least one railcar positioned at a predetermined acute angle relative to the at least one of the pair of longitudinal sides of the cargo terminal and having one end thereof disposed in close proximity thereto so as to enable loading or unloading such cargo through such one end of such at least one railcar. A network of at least two cargo terminals and a method of intermodal cargo transporting are also provided. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110299970 | ENCLOSED RAILWAY FREIGHT CAR OR OVER-THE-ROAD TRAILER VAN HAVING WALLS AND ROOF MOVABLE IN A VERTICAL DIRECTION - A vehicle includes a base, a pair of wheel sets mounted underneath the base in a spaced apart relationship to each other, at least one coupling members mounted on at least one end of the base along longitudinal axis of the vehicle, an enclosure upstanding on the base and having a pair of side wall structures, a pair of end wall members and a roof member joining upper edges of each of the pair of side wall members and the pair of end wall structures, the enclosure defining an interior compartment of the railway freight car and an apparatus configured to move the enclosure in a vertical direction relative to the base. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120067884 | UNIT LOAD DEVICE AND CONTAINER FOR TRANSPORTING CARGO - A unit load device includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface spaced apart from the top surface to define a thickness of the base, a plurality of openings disposed within the thickness of the base in a plane generally parallel to the each of the top and bottom surfaces, plurality of corner posts and plurality of cross braces, and arrangement on the top surface of the base for positioning the at least one of plurality of corner posts and plurality of cross braces on the top surface in a plane being generally parallel to a plane of the top surface. | 03-22-2012 |
Richard R. Hathaway, Livonia, MI US
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| 20120078478 | Control of Automatic Transmission Shift by Wire Range Selection - A method for controlling a transmission includes using actuation of a button of a shift module to produce a signal representing a desired gear, using the signal and a second signal commanding a park range to determining a priority range, using a shift mechanism to attempt engagement of the transmission in the priority range, and if the priority range is park and park is not engaged, engaging a park brake. | 03-29-2012 |
Robert Hathaway, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20110019550 | CONTENT SERVICE AGGREGATION SYSTEM - A network content service apparatus includes a set of compute elements adapted to perform a set of network services; and a switching fabric coupling compute elements in said set of compute elements. The set of network services includes firewall protection, Network Address Translation, Internet Protocol forwarding, bandwidth management, Secure Sockets Layer operations, Web caching, Web switching, and virtual private networking. Code operable on the compute elements enables the network services, and the compute elements are provided on blades which further include at least one input/output port. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110276732 | PROGRAMMABLE QUEUE STRUCTURES FOR MULTIPROCESSORS - A command is received from a first agent via a first predetermined memory-mapped register, the first agent being one of multiple agents representing software processes, each being executed by one of processor cores of a network processor in a network element. A first queue associated with the command is identified based on the first predetermined memory-mapped register. A pointer is atomically read from a first hardware-based queue state register associated with the first queue. Data is atomically accessed at a memory location of the memory based on the pointer. The pointer stored in the first hardware-based queue state register is atomically updated, including incrementing the pointer of the first hardware-based queue state register, reading a queue size of the queue from a first hardware-based configuration register associated with the first queue, and wrapping around the pointer if the pointer reaches an end of the first queue based on the queue size. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110276784 | HIERARCHICAL MULTITHREADED PROCESSING - In one embodiment, a current candidate thread is selected from each of multiple first groups of threads using a low granularity selection scheme, where each of the first groups includes multiple threads and first groups are mutually exclusive. A second group of threads is formed comprising the current candidate thread selected from each of the first groups of threads. A current winning thread is selected from the second group of threads using a high granularity selection scheme. An instruction is fetched from a memory based on a fetch address for a next instruction of the current winning thread. The instruction is then dispatched to one of the execution units for execution, whereby execution stalls of the execution units are reduced by fetching instructions based on the low granularity and high granularity selection schemes. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110289257 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCESSING CACHE MEMORY - A request for reading data from a memory location of a main memory is received, the memory location being identified by a physical memory address. In response to the request, a cache memory is accessed based on the physical memory address to determine whether the cache memory contains the data being requested. The data associated with the request is returned from the cache memory without accessing the memory location if there is a cache hit. The data associated is returned from the main memory if there is a cache miss. In response to the cache miss, it is determined whether there have been a number of accesses within a predetermined period of time. A cache entry is allocated from the cache memory to cache the data if there have been a predetermined number of accesses within the predetermined period of time. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120079228 | DIGITAL COUNTER SEGMENTED INTO SHORT AND LONG ACCESS TIME MEMORY - A method performed in a memory controller for maintaining segmented counters split into primary and secondary memories, the primary memory faster. Events occur that require incrementing one of the segmented counters and the memory controller responds by incrementing a corresponding primary part in the primary memory. Each time a primary part is rolling over the memory controller determines that a secondary part should be updated. Also, the memory controller periodically determines that the secondary part of a segmented counter should be opportunistically updated. The opportunistic update is based on a probability function and a random number. The secondary part includes at least all of bits of the segmented counter not in the primary part and is stored in the secondary memory. Each time an update to the secondary part occurs, both the secondary part and primary part of the segmented counter must be updated. | 03-29-2012 |
Robert G. Hathaway, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20080235558 | Subsystem and Method for Encoding 64-bit Data Nibble Error Correct and Cyclic-Redundancy Code (CRC) Address Error Detect for Use in a 76-bit Memory Module - A memory system provides data error detection and correction and address error detection. A cyclical-redundancy-check (CRC) code generates address check bits. A 32-bit address is compressed to 6 address check bits using the CRC code. The 6 address check bits are concatenated with 64 data bits and 2 flag bits to generate a 72-bit check word. The 72-bit check word is input to an error-correction code (ECC) generator that generates 12 check bits that are stored in memory with the 64 data bits. A 76-bit memory module can store the 64 data and 12 check bits. Nibble errors can be corrected, and all nibble+1 bit errors can be detected. Also, a 6-bit error in a sequence of bits can be detected. This allows all errors in the 6-bit CRC of the address to be detected. The CRC code and ECC are ideal for detecting double-bit errors common with multiplexed-address DRAMs. | 09-25-2008 |
Robert M. Hathaway, Oshkosh, WI US
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| 20110120293 | STRESSED SKIN TILED VEHICLE ARMOR - Vehicle armor includes a body panel of the vehicle having a stressed skin construction with an inside surface and an outside surface. A liner overlies the inside surface of the body panel and a particle-filled elastomer overlies the outside surface of the body panel. Thin, single-layer steel tiles overlie the elastomer layer, with the tiles each having a hardened outer side and a non-hardened inner side. | 05-26-2011 |
Ron Hathaway, Hereford, TX US
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| 20120093582 | ASPHALT DISTRIBUTION DEVICE - A system for distributing asphalt includes a vehicle and a distribution compartment coupled to the vehicle. The distribution compartment includes a support member, a laterally elongated element coupled to the support member, and two or more lateral containment members operatively coupled to the support member for inhibiting the escape of asphalt from the distribution compartment when asphalt is contained therein. At least one of the lateral containment members is laterally movable towards or away from one at least one other lateral containment member. | 04-19-2012 |
Royal D. Hathaway, Montgomery Village, MD US
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| 20100168637 | Fluid application device and method - The present invention provides a device, a system, and a method for application of fluids. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100168638 | Fluid application device and method - An applicator device for applying a fluid is provided. The applicator device may include a handle. The handle may comprise an elongate hollow body having a proximal end and a distal end and at least one longitudinal, interior rib disposed on an inner surface of an outer wall of the hollow body and configured to orient and guide a container for containing the fluid when the container is disposed within the hollow body. In addition, the applicator device may include a base at the distal end of the hollow body. Further, the applicator device may include an applicator pad coupled to the base. | 07-01-2010 |
Ryan Hathaway, Lynn, MA US
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| 20120017829 | REDUCTION OF STRAY LIGHT DURING SINTERINIG - A conductive particle sintering system has light blocking coating, aperture, or shutter to allow energy from a radiant source, such as a flash lamp, to reach a desired portion of a workpiece to be sintered, while blocking stray light from reaching other workpieces and/or other portions of a workpiece being processed to prevent stray light from partially sintering the other workpieces and/or other portions of a workpiece. | 01-26-2012 |
Scott David Hathaway, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20110138305 | Method and system for random matching and real-time compatibility assessment to facilitate serendipitous dating - A method and system for random matching of two individuals from within computer generated virtual pools of individuals with means for rapid, real-time, interactive assessment of their mutual compatibility on mobile and computer devices. Participating individuals indicate via device interfaces their availability for matching and the system determines and registers their locations. Participating individuals place requests for matching and the system algorithmically constructs proximity based virtual matching pools. For each matching request, an individual is selected randomly from the virtual matching pool and the two matched individuals are placed in a real-time, synchronous, compatibility assessment session. The system presents the matched individuals with a sequence of questions, tabulates the individual responses, calculates a matching score, and displays the matching score simultaneously to both participants in the compatibility assessment session. If the structured compatibility assessment session indicates a high degree of compatibility, the system facilitates a meeting between the matched individuals. | 06-09-2011 |
Thomas D. Hathaway, Oro Valley, AZ US
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| 20090063180 | METHOD TO ORGANIZE NATIONWIDE SPORTING EVENTS - A method to administer a sporting event sponsored by an Association, wherein the Association conducts a tournament and establishes a time period for the tournament. The method supplies a plurality of equipment items approved by the Association, wherein each equipment item recites a unique identifier and an Association trademark. An Association member enters the tournament by proffering at a tournament site an equipment item comprising an Association trademark. An Association member generates a score, that score is verified by an Association-approved referee, and the score is provided to the Association. | 03-05-2009 |
Thomas J. Hathaway, Farmington Hills, MI US
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| 20090139375 | QUICK CHANGE SPINDLE - An automated tool includes a quick change spindle assembly. In another aspect of the present invention, the quick change spindle includes an attachment assembly for interchangeable fastener drivers. A further aspect of the present invention employs release member to actuate a drive member in the spindle assembly causing a retainer to uncouple a fastener driver with the spindle. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090250031 | Valve Lash Adjustment and Inspection Apparatus - An apparatus and method for automatically adjusting the valve lash of an internal combustion engine is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, a probe is employed for verifying and/or setting valve lash settings in an automated manner. A further aspect of the present invention does not require determination of a zero lash position or reference datum prior to adjusting the valve lash adjusting screw for desired lash. | 10-08-2009 |
William E. Hathaway, Denver, CO US
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| 20080268483 | Methods for a Global Assay of Coagulation and Fibrinolysis - The present disclosure concerns methods of analyzing both clot formation and fibrinolysis in a sample, preferably simultaneously. In certain embodiments, the methods may comprise adding a small amount of at least one activator of coagulation and at least one activator of fibrinolysis to a sample and analyzing the sample for kinetic parameters related to clot formation and fibrinolysis. In another embodiment, the methods may comprise analyzing a sample from a subject for clot formation and fibrinolysis and detecting or diagnosing a disease or condition and/or applying information obtained from analyzing clot formation and fibrinolysis to determine a treatment for a medical condition of the subject. | 10-30-2008 |
William M. Hathaway, Powell, OH US
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| 20100003645 | EDUCATION METHOD AND TOOL - A method of, and tool for, enhancing a student's knowledge and skill in Six Sigma concepts. The tool is computer-based and enhances and evaluates a student's knowledge of and skill in the DMAIC process of Six Sigma. The tool allows the student to apply his newly-obtained knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies to a simulated real-world situation. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100005406 | METHOD OF PRESENTING INFORMATION - A method of displaying visual information to a user of a video display. The method includes defining a dynamic portion of the visual display, providing a mask that obscures the dynamic portion of the visual display for an observable period of time, and providing a second display of content to the dynamic portion of the visual display during the observable period of time, the second display of content being occluded by the animated content during the observable period of time. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100021872 | PROCESS OF LEARNING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES - A method of simulating a process. Students are assigned a role related to the process and conduct interviews and investigations via electronic mail to document the process. During the simulation, the students learn the steps involved in the process, and the students learn what steps delay the process and identify the “choke” points in the process. With this information, the students can take action to alter and/or avoid those steps to improve the process. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100292958 | AUTOMATED HYPOTHESIS TESTING - A method of automatically applying a hypothesis test to a data set. The method reduces errors made in failing to appreciate predicate assumptions of various statistical tests, and elicits a series of indications from the user regarding characteristics of interest embodied by the data set to select an appropriate statistical test. The system also reduces errors in constructing competing null and alternative hypothesis statements by generating a characterization of the data and defining null and alternative hypotheses according to the indications, selected statistical test, and conventions adopted with respect to the tests. The system also establishes a significance level, calculates the test statistic, and generates an output. The output of the system provides a plain interpretation of the quantitative results in the terms indicated by the user to reduce errors in interpretation of the conclusion. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110004442 | AUTOMATED HYPOTHESIS TESTING - A method of automatically applying a hypothesis test to a data set. The method reduces errors made in failing to appreciate predicate assumptions of various statistical tests, and elicits a series of indications from the user regarding characteristics of interest embodied by the data set to select an appropriate statistical test. The system also reduces errors in constructing competing null and alternative hypothesis statements by generating a characterization of the data and defining null and alternative hypotheses according to the indications, selected statistical test, and conventions adopted with respect to the tests. The system also establishes a significance level, calculates the test statistic, and generates an output. The output of the system provides a plain interpretation of the quantitative results in the terms indicated by the user to reduce errors in interpretation of the conclusion. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120041715 | AUTOMATED HYPOTHESIS TESTING - A method of automatically applying a hypothesis test to a data set. The method reduces errors made in failing to appreciate predicate assumptions of various statistical tests, and elicits a series of indications from the user regarding characteristics of interest embodied by the data set to select an appropriate statistical test. The system also reduces errors in constructing competing null and alternative hypothesis statements by generating a characterization of the data and defining null and alternative hypotheses according to the indications, selected statistical test, and conventions adopted with respect to the tests. The system also establishes a significance level, calculates the test statistic, and generates an output. The output of the system provides a plain interpretation of the quantitative results in the terms indicated by the user to reduce errors in interpretation of the conclusion. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120075322 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS - A method of automatically analyzing data from at least one data set including a plurality of process factors of interest and a process output of interest to determine the relationship between the factors of interest and the output of interest at a given significance level and preserving model hierarchy. The method uses a computer to carry out the steps of calculating the effects of the factors of interest against the process output of interest, developing a model including the significant factors of interest and respective estimated coefficients and omitting the insignificant factors of interest, generating a representation of the model, and generating at least one graphical representation of the factors of interest. The graphical representation provides a first representation corresponding to factors of interest identified as significant and a second representation corresponding to factors of interest identified as insignificant. Calculating the effects includes calculating at least one of an analysis of variance test testing the significance of the individual effect of each factor of interest, coefficients and effect estimates for each factor of interest, and model comparison statistics, and identifying the factors of interest having significant effects relative to the given significance level and model hierarchy. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120079379 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS - A method of automatically designing a plurality of experiments for analyzing at least one data set from a process to determine a relationship of a plurality of process factors of interest to a process output of interest. The method uses a computer to elicit input from a user to determine at least one characteristic of the data set including a quantity of the plurality of factors and whether one or more of the plurality of factors has greater than two levels, selects a design from a plurality of experiment designs based on established conventions for each of the plurality of experiment designs, the design applicable to the elicited at least one characteristic of the data set, and provides a design of experiments including a standard order of the experiments and a run order of the experiments, the design of experiments indicating the combinations of factors and levels for each experiment. | 03-29-2012 |