Headley, US
Aaron Headley, Plano, TX US
Alexander J. Headley, Austin, TX US
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20130343938 | PERISTALTIC PUMP FOR IMAGING APPARATUS - A pump for pumping fluid using peristaltic compression. The pump includes a rotor and a roller. The rotor includes a first cam that extends along a circumferential direction relative to the rotor. The first cam has first and second dwells. The roller is movable relative to the rotor between the first dwell and the second dwell of the first cam as the rotor rotates in a first direction and a second direction. The rotor includes a second cam extending radially from its shaft for engaging the roller. Contact between the second cam and the roller increases frictional resistance between the rotor and the roller as the roller translates between the first and second dwells of the first cam such that the roller transitions between the first and second dwells without slipping. | 12-26-2013 |
Christopher Damien Headley, Schenectady, NY US
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20110106506 | PREDICTING NOx EMISSIONS - A method of predicting a nitrogen oxide (NO | 05-05-2011 |
Clifford Headley, Raritan Township, NJ US
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20090016681 | Optical fiber configuration for dissipating stray light - An optical transmission fiber is formed to include a relatively low-index, relatively thin outer cladding layer disposed underneath the protective polymer outer coating. Stray light propagating along an inner cladding layer(s) within the fiber will be refracted into the thin outer cladding (by proper selection of refractive index values). The thin dimension of the outer cladding layer allows for the stray light to “leak” into the outer coating in a controlled, gradual manner so as to minimize heating of the coating associated with the presence of stray light. The inventive fiber may also be bent to assist in the movement of stray light into the coating. | 01-15-2009 |
20090067795 | Optical fiber configuration for dissipating stray light - An optical transmission fiber is formed to include a relatively low-index, relatively thin outer cladding layer disposed underneath the protective polymer outer coating. Stray light propagating along an inner cladding layer(s) within the fiber will be refracted into the thin outer cladding (by proper selection of refractive index values). The thin dimension of the outer cladding layer allows for the stray light to “leak” into the outer coating in a controlled, gradual manner so as to minimize heating of the coating associated with the presence of stray light. The inventive fiber may also be bent to assist in the movement of stray light into the coating. | 03-12-2009 |
Clifford E. Headley, Flemington, NJ US
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20100027938 | Pumping in a Higher-Order Mode That is Substantially Identical To a Signal Mode - The present disclosure provides an approach to more efficiently amplify signals by matching either the gain materials or the pump profile with the signal profile for a higher-order mode (HOM) signal. By doing so, more efficient energy extraction is achieved. | 02-04-2010 |
20100290106 | Cascaded Raman Fiber Laser System Based on Filter Fiber - A light generation and amplification system includes a length of laser-active filter fiber having a refractive index profile that suppresses unwanted Stokes orders at wavelengths longer than a target wavelength and that has normal dispersion over its operating wavelength. A nested series of reflectors is provided at the fiber's input and output ends, and are configured to provide a nested series of Raman cavities, separated in wavelength by approximately the respective Stokes shifts. The first cavity in the series is a combined cavity that provides laser oscillation due to a combination of ionic gain and feedback at a selected first wavelength and that provides Raman gain to light at the first Stokes shift of the first wavelength when light at the first wavelength has an energy exceeding a Raman scattering threshold. The Raman cavities provide a stepwise transition between the first wavelength and the target wavelength. | 11-18-2010 |
Clifford Everill Headley, Raritan Township, NJ US
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20080267560 | Mode-field resizing in optical fibers - An all-fiber mode-field resizer comprises a first optical fiber configured to propagate signal light in a predetermined transverse mode along a longitudinal axis from a first input/output (I/O) port to a second I/O port. The first fiber is configured to have a first effective mode-field area and a first core V-parameter proximate the first I/O port and to have a second effective mode-field area and a second core V-parameter proximate the second I/O port. The second mode-field area is greater than the first mode-field area, and the second V-parameter is less than the first V-parameter. In one embodiment, the second V-parameter is less than approximately 1.3, and preferably less than 1.0. In another embodiment, the first V-parameter is greater than approximately 1.8. In yet another embodiment, our mode-field resizer is incorporated into a tapered fiber bundle. | 10-30-2008 |
Darran Matthew Headley, Valley Center, KS US
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20120111717 | LIQUID COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR MASS TRANSFER COLUMN AND PROCESS INVOLVING SAME - A liquid collection and distribution device is provided to support a bed of packing material and to collect liquid exiting the bed and redistribute it to an underlying bed of packing material with improved compositional and volumetric flow uniformity. The liquid collection and distribution device includes a liquid collector, a liquid distributor, and a lattice-type framework positioned between and supporting the liquid collector and the liquid distributor. In addition to supporting the liquid collector and liquid distributor, the framework has internal fluid passages that convey the liquid from the liquid collector to the liquid distributor while shielding the liquid from ascend vapor or gas flow. | 05-10-2012 |
20120228251 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING INTERNALS WITHIN A MASS TRANSFER COLUMN AND PROCESS INVOLVING SAME - An elongated support beam is provided for supporting internals such as liquid collectors, liquid distributors, packing supports, or trays within a mass transfer column. The support beam is divided longitudinally into a lower beam segment and an upper beam segment that are joined together by a plurality of connectors at one or more longitudinally spaced-apart positions. The connectors serve to stiffen and resist lateral deflection of the lower and upper beam segments in relation to each other and to transfer the load carried by the upper beam segment to the lower beam segment or vice-versa. By dividing the support beam into lower and upper beam segments, each of the lower and upper beam segments can be passed through a manway opening in a shell of the mass transfer column prior to assembly of the support beam or following disassembly of the support beam within the mass transfer column. | 09-13-2012 |
20120292791 | USE OF DOWNCOMER BEAM TO SUPPORT ADJACENT CROSS FLOW TRAYS WITHIN A MASS TRANSFER COLUMN AND PROCESS INVOLVING SAME - Cross flow trays in a mass transfer column are provided with downcomers having one or more walls that extend from a tray deck of one the cross flow trays to an elevation below a tray deck of an underlying one of the cross flow trays. The downcomer walls are connected to and provide structural support for the tray decks of the cross flow trays. | 11-22-2012 |
20130234348 | CROSS FLOW TRAY AND SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR USE IN A MASS TRANSFER COLUMN - Cross flow trays are provided with a support system. The support system interconnects the upper cross flow tray to a downcomer of the lower cross flow tray to provide support for the upper tray. In some aspects, the support system may also interconnect the downcomer of the lower cross flow tray to an upper tray of an underlying pair, providing additional support for the assembly. Such tray assemblies may facilitate easier installation without impeding the performance of the column. | 09-12-2013 |
20140166110 | DISTRIBUTOR IN MASS TRANSFER COLUMN AND METHOD OF USE - A liquid distributor is provided for receiving and distributing a liquid stream in a mass transfer column. The liquid distributor has a plurality of elongated primary troughs and a plurality of secondary troughs that are positioned adjacent the primary troughs at a location to receive at least some of the individual primary discharge streams from the primary troughs. Splash baffles are spaced a preselected distance from liquid discharge holes in the side walls of the secondary troughs to receive at least some of the individual secondary discharge streams and cause a lateral spreading thereof as the individual second discharge streams descend along the splash baffles and drip from lower edges thereof. | 06-19-2014 |
20140216690 | LIQUID DISTRIBUTION DEVICE UTILIZING PACKED DISTRIBUTION TROUGHS AND A MASS TRANSFER COLUMN AND PROCESS INVOLVING SAME - A flow distributor for a liquid descending in a vertically elongated mass transfer column, a mass transfer column employing the same, and a method of treating a fluid stream in the mass transfer column is provided. The flow distributor includes a central distribution member for passing liquid to a plurality of outwardly extending side arm members, which, in turn, feed the liquid into a plurality of distribution troughs located below the elongated side members. The distribution troughs, which may be oriented substantially perpendicularly or substantially parallel to the elongated side members, include a bed of packing material disposed therein. Use of such distributors in vapor-liquid or liquid-liquid columns results in more uniform horizontal distribution of the liquid across the diameter of the column. | 08-07-2014 |
20150330726 | DISTRIBUTOR IN MASS TRANSFER COLUMN AND METHOD OF USE - A liquid distributor is provided for receiving and distributing a liquid stream in a mass transfer column. The liquid distributor has a plurality of elongated primary troughs and a plurality of secondary troughs that are positioned adjacent the primary troughs at a location to receive at least some of the individual primary discharge streams from the primary troughs. Splash baffles are spaced a preselected distance from liquid discharge holes in the side walls of the secondary troughs to receive at least some of the individual secondary discharge streams and cause a lateral spreading thereof as the individual second discharge streams descend along the splash baffles and drip from lower edges thereof. | 11-19-2015 |
David M. Headley, Houston, TX US
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20090325300 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF TRACE CHEMICALS - A method of rapidly detecting trace materials including biohazards, toxins, radioactive materials, and narcotics in situ is disclosed. A corresponding apparatus is disclosed. A trace of the material is collected on a pad of the card component, collected by swiping the pad on suspected surface or exposure to the suspected air volume. A novel card component is disclosed that when inserted in a chemical detection unit (CDU), releases reaction chemicals from flexible walled capsules in desired sequence. The exposed pad containing trace material and chemicals are heated in the chemical detection unit to produce a spectral pattern that is analyzed by the optical electronics in the CDU and results are displayed, stored and/or transmitted over a communications network. | 12-31-2009 |
Davis M. Headley, Houston, TX US
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20140314625 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF TRACE CHEMICALS - A method of rapidly detecting trace materials including biohazards, toxins, radioactive materials, and narcotics in situ is disclosed. A corresponding apparatus is disclosed. A trace of the material is collected on a pad of the card component, collected by swiping the pad on suspected surface or exposure to the suspected air volume. A novel card component is disclosed that when inserted in a chemical detection unit (CDU), releases reaction chemicals from flexible walled capsules in desired sequence. The exposed pad containing trace material and chemicals are heated in the chemical detection unit to produce a spectral pattern that is analyzed by the optical electronics in the CDU and results are displayed, stored and/or transmitted over a communications network. | 10-23-2014 |
F. Anthony Headley, Atlanta, GA US
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20150374522 | ENDOSCOPE WITH PRELOADED OR PRELOADABLE STENT - The present invention is directed to an endoscopic stent delivery device. The device includes an endoscope having an elongate shaft including a proximal end, a distal end, an outer wall and a longitudinal working channel through the elongate shaft defining an inner wall of the elongate shaft; a stent juxtaposingly disposed to a distal portion of the inner wall; and an inner tubular member slidably disposed within the working channel and having a stent holding member engaging an interior portion of the stent for releasably securing the stent to the distal portion of the inner wall. The device may further include a viewing device disposed at the distal end of the endoscope and/or an illuminating device disposed at the distal end of the endoscope. | 12-31-2015 |
F. Anthony Headley, Plymouth, MN US
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20080221670 | RADIOPAQUE POLYMERIC STENT - The invention relates to an implantable radiopaque stent adapted to be disposed in a body lumen. In one aspect of the invention, at least one radiopaque filament is arranged for permanent attachment to a hollow tubular structure. The filament is desirably arranged in a linear direction traverse to a longitudinal length of the structure, the structure having a tubular wall that defines an inner surface and an outer surface and opposing first open end and second open end. The radiopaque filament improves external imaging of the tubular structure on fluoroscope or x-ray imaging equipment. | 09-11-2008 |
20080255424 | Endoscopes including distal chamber and related methods of use - Embodiments of the invention include an endoscope including a distal chamber and related methods of use, for example, with an endoscopic instrument. | 10-16-2008 |
F. Anthony Headley, Marlborough, MA US
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20110218610 | Dilatation and stent delivery system and related methods - The invention relates to a system for dilatation of a body passage and delivery of a stent into the body passage of a patient, and related methods of using such a system. The dilatation and stent delivery system may comprise a dilatation catheter having an expandable member on a distal end, and a stent delivery catheter configured to retain a stent and deliver the stent to a body passage. The stent delivery catheter defines a lumen sized to receive the dilatation catheter and permit movement of the dilatation catheter relative to the stent delivery catheter. | 09-08-2011 |
John Headley, San Diego, CA US
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20150101563 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEQUENTIAL CONTROL OF AIR INTAKE COMPONENTS OF A GAS-FUELED COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE - A method of controlling components in an air intake system for an internal combustion engine ( | 04-16-2015 |
Josh Headley, Ellettsville, IN US
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20140194969 | HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR MEDICAL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A medical device deployment system includes an inner shaft telescopically received within a retractable sheath and a medical device positioned over the inner shaft. A handle assembly houses a hollow washer and includes a hollow handle body having an open distal end receiving the inner shaft and the retractable sheath. An open proximal end of the retractable sheath is attached to the washer and the inner shaft is received through an opening of the washer. In a pre-deployment configuration, the washer has an initial position within the handle body, an expandable fluid chamber within the handle body has an initial volume, and the retractable sheath restricts radial expansion of the medical device. In a post-deployment configuration, the washer has a retracted position proximally spaced from the initial position, the fluid chamber has an expanded volume, and the retractable sheath is retracted and permits radial expansion of the medical device. | 07-10-2014 |
20150305901 | Powered Medical Device Deployment System - Powered medical device deployment systems and methods are described herein. An embodiment of a powered medical device deployment system comprises a housing, a cannula, a sheath slidably disposed over the cannula, a flush port, a trigger, a drive mechanism, and a medical device. The drive mechanism is moveable between an on state and an off state. When the drive mechanism is in the on state the sheath is axially advanced over the cannula such that the medical device can be deployed at a point of treatment. | 10-29-2015 |
Josh P. Headley, Ellettsville, IN US
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20140172068 | RESTRAINING SHEATH WITH VARIABLE DIAMETER MEDICAL DEVICE NESTING REGION - A medical device delivery system is provided including a restraining sheath and a medical device disposed therein. The sheath may include an elongated tubular inner liner having a passageway extending generally longitudinally therethrough. The sheath includes a medical device nesting region located near its distal end. The sheath also may include a strengthening layer and an outer layer. While the outer diameter of the medical device nesting region can be generally constant or partially tapered, an inner diameter of the medical device nesting region generally increases towards the distal end. Methods for manufacturing various components of the medical device delivery system are also disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
Joshua P. Headley, Ellettsville, IN US
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20140025152 | MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY CATHETER AND MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM USING SAME - A medical device delivery catheter includes an elongate tubular body including proximal, intermediate, and distal longitudinal segments. The proximal segment extends between a proximal end of the body and a first transition between the proximal segment and the intermediate segment, has a first outer diameter, and includes at least one flexibility increasing cut through a wall of the body. The intermediate segment extends between the first transition and a second transition between the intermediate segment and the distal segment, has a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter, and defines a medical device support region. The distal segment has an initial outer diameter that is greater than the second outer diameter and terminates in a distally tapered region. The body is free of joints and has a uniform tensile strength across the proximal, intermediate, and distal segments and the transitions. | 01-23-2014 |
20140350657 | EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH AN END STRUCTURE HAVING A TRANSITIONAL SURFACE - An expandable intraluminal medical device is provided. The medical device is provided with end structures that have transitional surfaces defined by two angled planes. The transitional surfaces may be useful in reducing scraping between the expandable device and a restraining sheath used for delivering the medical device. | 11-27-2014 |
J. Tyler Headley, Winchester, VA US
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20100269466 | OVAL CAGE COUPLER FOR FILTER CAGES - An elongated, oval, wire cage for use with a fabric filter (not shown), the cage including a plurality of cage sections ( | 10-28-2010 |
Mitchell Jay Headley, Lebanon, OH US
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20100126018 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A VANE WITH REDUCED STRESS - A method of manufacturing an airfoil assembly is described, the method comprising the steps of supplying an airfoil and a band, creating a support aperture in the band capable of receiving a portion of the airfoil, creating a slot in the band for reducing stress in the airfoil, and bonding the airfoil with the band. | 05-27-2010 |
20100129210 | VANE WITH REDUCED STRESS - An airfoil assembly is described comprising an airfoil, a band coupled to the airfoil for providing at least a portion of support for the airfoil in the airfoil assembly and a slot capable reducing stress in the airfoil wherein the slot is located in the band near a portion of the airfoil. A compression system is described comprising a stator assembly comprising a plurality of arcuate vane sectors arranged circumferentially around a longitudinal axis, each vane sector comprising an airfoil, an arcuate inner band and an arcuate outer band coupled to the airfoil, and a slot capable of reducing stress in the airfoil, the slot being located in the vane sector near a portion of the airfoil. | 05-27-2010 |
Paul Headley, Hollister, CA US
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20090288148 | Multi-channel multi-factor authentication - Systems and methods for authenticating electronic transactions are provided. The authentication methods employ a combination of security features and communication channels. These security features can be based, for example, on unique knowledge of the person being authenticated, a unique thing that the person has, unique personal features and attributes of the person, the ability of the person to respond, and to do so in a fashion that a machine cannot, and so forth. Methods for enrolling the person prior to authentication are also provided, as well as systems for enrollment and authentication. | 11-19-2009 |
20090309698 | Single-Channel Multi-Factor Authentication - Systems and methods for authenticating electronic transactions are provided. The authentication methods employ a combination of security features. These security features can be based, for example, on unique knowledge of the person being authenticated, unique personal features and attributes of the person, the ability of the person to respond, and to do so in a fashion that a machine cannot, and so forth. Methods for enrolling the person prior to authentication are also provided, as well as systems for enrollment and authentication. | 12-17-2009 |
20100005296 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Access to Encrypted Data Stored on a Mobile Device - Encrypted data on mobile devices is protected by remotely storing a decryption key. In order to decrypt the encrypted data on the mobile device, the mobile device obtains the decryption key from an access control system that is remote from the mobile device. The access control system can control access to the encrypted data by controlling access to the decryption key. For example, the access control system can implement user authentication as a condition for providing the decryption key. Access to the encrypted data can also be controlled by withholding the decryption key where, for instance, a mobile device has been reported to be lost or stolen, or once an individual's access privilege has been revoked, or at certain times of the day. | 01-07-2010 |
20100115114 | User Authentication for Social Networks - Systems and methods are provided for social networks that can verify that enrolled users are not misrepresenting facts about themselves such as age and gender. Verification can be performed, for example, by reference to biometric templates stored during the user enrollment process. The biometric templates can also be used to authenticate users logging into the social network to prevent user impersonation. The ability of some users to communicate to other users of the social network can be limited to only certified users, and even to those certified users that match a criterion, such as gender or age. | 05-06-2010 |
20100279720 | Integrated instant messaging and web browsing client and related methods - An integrated web browser, instant messaging system is presented. The system operates on mobile devices and other types of embedded devices. The system is an integrated instant messaging and web browsing application controlled by an embedded application on a mobile device. Today most web browsers, instant messaging, and other programs are separate or discrete applications that are executed on an either/or type of situation. The present system provides an integrated application environment that is a single application that shares data between instant messaging and web browser sub-modules, which allows users to simultaneously message and browse. The system may also be deployed as part of an overall method for enhancing safety and producing revenue for communications networks. | 11-04-2010 |
20110302644 | Multi-Channel Multi-Factor Authentication - Systems and methods for authenticating electronic transactions are provided. The authentication methods employ a combination of security features and communication channels. These security features can be based, for example, on unique knowledge of the person being authenticated, a unique thing that the person has, unique personal features and attributes of the person, the ability of the person to respond, and to do so in a fashion that a machine cannot, and so forth. Methods for enrolling the person prior to authentication are also provided, as well as systems for enrollment and authentication. | 12-08-2011 |
20110302645 | Multi-Channel Multi-Factor Authentication - Systems and methods for authenticating electronic transactions are provided. The authentication methods employ a combination of security features and communication channels. These security features can be based, for example, on unique knowledge of the person being authenticated, a unique thing that the person has, unique personal features and attributes of the person, the ability of the person to respond, and to do so in a fashion that a machine cannot, and so forth. Methods for enrolling the person prior to authentication are also provided, as well as systems for enrollment and authentication. | 12-08-2011 |
20120117386 | Methods for Identifying the Guarantor of an Application - Third-party applications for platforms are linked to identified individuals that guarantee the security of the applications. The linkage is achieved by acquiring one or more biometric records of the individual guarantor, storing those records as a signature in a database, assigning a unique identifier to the signature, and embedding that unique identifier in the executable file of the application. The signature of the guarantor can be compared to other stored signatures of other guarantors to check for individuals posing under multiple aliases. The signature of a guarantor linked to a malicious application can be flagged so that a subsequent application guaranteed by the same individual can be disapproved. | 05-10-2012 |
20120166797 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Access to Encrypted Data Stored on a Mobile Device - Encrypted data on mobile devices is protected by remotely storing a decryption key. In order to decrypt the encrypted data on the mobile device, the mobile device obtains the decryption key from an access control system that is remote from the mobile device. The access control system can control access to the encrypted data by controlling access to the decryption key. For example, the access control system can implement user authentication as a condition for providing the decryption key. Access to the encrypted data can also be controlled by withholding the decryption key where, for instance, a mobile device has been reported to be lost or stolen, or once an individual's access privilege has been revoked, or at certain times of the day. | 06-28-2012 |
20120198532 | User Authentication for Social Networks - Systems and methods are provided for social networks that can verify that enrolled users are not misrepresenting facts about themselves such as age and gender. Verification can be performed, for example, by reference to biometric templates stored during the user enrollment process. The biometric templates can also be used to authenticate users logging into the social network to prevent user impersonation. The ability of some users to communicate to other users of the social network can be limited to only certified users, and even to those certified users that match a criterion, such as gender or age. | 08-02-2012 |
20130047223 | Methods for the Secure Use of One-Time Passwords - Methods for authentication over unsecure networks using one-time passwords methods are provided. The methods establish a connection over a first channel between an authentication system and a user's computing system, then the authentication system determines information based on the connection over the first channel, such as the IP address and other information that can be readily found once the IP address is known. The information derived from the connection is then provided to the user over a second channel, and the user is given an opportunity to review the information before deciding whether to continue the login. If the information returned to the user over the second channel is suspicious, this can indicate to the user that the connection over the first channel has been compromised. | 02-21-2013 |
20130080789 | Multi-Channel Multi-Factor Authentication - Systems and methods for authenticating electronic transactions are provided. The authentication methods employ a combination of security features and communication channels. These security features can be based, for example, on unique knowledge of the person being authenticated, a unique thing that the person has, unique personal features and attributes of the person, the ability of the person to respond, and to do so in a fashion that a machine cannot, and so forth. Methods for enrolling the person prior to authentication are also provided, as well as systems for enrollment and authentication. | 03-28-2013 |
20130254546 | Methods for Identifying the Guarantor of an Application - Third-party applications for platforms are linked to identified individuals that guarantee the security of the applications. The linkage is achieved by acquiring one or more biometric records of the individual guarantor, storing those records as a signature in a database, assigning a unique identifier to the signature, and embedding that unique identifier in the executable file of the application. The signature of the guarantor can be compared to other stored signatures of other guarantors to check for individuals posing under multiple aliases. The signature of a guarantor linked to a malicious application can be flagged so that a subsequent application guaranteed by the same individual can be disapproved. | 09-26-2013 |
20130305325 | Methods for Thwarting Man-In-The-Middle Authentication Hacking - Methods for user authentication over unsecured networks are provided. Such methods rely on the user having one or two electronic devices, comprising two unique network addresses, and the methods seek to verify that the two network addresses are linked to geographic locations that are proximate to one another at the time of the authentication. Location information reported from user devices is not employed, rather, third-party resources are queried about each network address. A man-in-the-middle attack is suggested whenever the two geographic locations are not within a reasonable proximity of one another. | 11-14-2013 |
20130347091 | Single-Channel Multi-Factor Authentication - Systems and methods for authenticating electronic transactions are provided. The authentication methods employ a combination of security features. These security features can be based, for example, on unique knowledge of the person being authenticated, unique personal features and attributes of the person, the ability of the person to respond, and to do so in a fashion that a machine cannot, and so forth. Methods for enrolling the person prior to authentication are also provided, as well as systems for enrollment and authentication. | 12-26-2013 |
20140344942 | Methods for Activating End-User Software Licenses - Methods for software activation are provided that associate a software license key with one or more authorized individuals such that an authorized individual can readily transfer a license between different platforms. A biometric sample of the individual is stored in an enrollment step upon first activation of the software. Later, the same individual can provide a biometric sample that matches the stored biometric sample in order to activate the software on another platform, rendering the first instance inactive if no additional activations are available. More than one individual can be authorized under a license that allows for multiple activations. | 11-20-2014 |
Philip M. Headley, Brighton, MI US
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20130158803 | TRAILER BACKING AID USING GPS MAPPING AND CAMERA IMAGE DISPLAY - A method of controlling a vehicle and trailer assembly comprises initiating an input mode for a trailer backing system. A first set of data points, a second set of data points, and a third set of data points are input into the trailer backing system. The input mode for the trailer backing system is ended. An intended backing path is determined based upon the first, second, and third set of data points. | 06-20-2013 |
20140172234 | GPS DATA FOR IMPROVING PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION - A pedestrian protection system from a vehicle utilizes GPS data to reduce the number of false positive detections for impacting an object determined to be a pedestrian. The GPS data is used to focus on area of increased and/or decreased pedestrian presence to alter a reaction threshold for the vehicle. Additionally, the GPS data can be used for more accurate analysis of the likelihood of an impact. | 06-19-2014 |
Philip Mark Headley, Brighton, MI US
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20120185131 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANEUVERING A VEHICLE-TRAILER UNIT IN REVERSE TRAVEL - A system and method of maneuvering a vehicle-trailer unit in reverse travel uses at least one sensor generating output information representative of the a relative position between the vehicle rear and the trailer front. An electronic processing unit compares the measured quantity with a reference value and determines from the comparison whether the trailer deviates from a straight alignment with the vehicle. If the trailer is not aligned with the vehicle, the system can interfere with the vehicle's steering system, the trailer's brake system, or both. | 07-19-2012 |
20130093889 | SMART REAR-VIEW DISPLAY - A display system for a vehicle comprises a display mounted within a passenger compartment of a vehicle and at least one camera mounted to the vehicle and facing at least partially in a rear direction. The display shows the images recorded by the camera(s) to provide a rear view for the driver of the vehicle. An ECU for the display system analyzes the images to provide additional information. The ECU controls the camera viewing angle as well to provide wide-angle images, and to pan or zoom the camera(s). | 04-18-2013 |
20150307129 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANEUVERING A VEHICLE-TRAILER UNIT IN REVERSE TRAVEL - A system and method of maneuvering a vehicle-trailer unit in reverse travel uses at least one sensor generating output information representative of the relative position between the vehicle rear and the trailer front. An electronic processing unit compares the measured quantity with a reference value and determines from the comparison whether the trailer deviates from a straight alignment with the vehicle. If the trailer is not aligned with the vehicle, the system can interfere with the vehicle's steering system, the trailer's brake system, or both. | 10-29-2015 |
Steven Headley, Arlington, TX US
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20140320857 | COLOR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING LATERAL MOVING MEASURMENT CARRAIGE - A color measurement system laterally determines chromatic characteristics of a printed substrate. A measurement carriage includes a measurement head for laterally moving across the printed substrate and a measurement magnetic coupler slidably mounts onto a measurement rail positioned on a first side of the printed substrate. A backing carriage includes backing surface(s) and backing magnetic coupler(s). Each backing magnetic coupler is associated with a respective backing surface. Each backing magnetic coupler can be coupled with the measurement magnetic coupler for coupling the measurement carriage with the backing carriage. The backing carriage slidably mounts onto a backing rail positioned on a second opposite side of the printed substrate. The measurement carriage or backing carriage includes a motor for moving across a respective measurement rail or backing rail. Another measurement carriage and backing carriage move across another measurement rail and backing rail by coupling with the first measurement carriage and backing carriage. | 10-30-2014 |
Steven C. Headley, Arlington, TX US
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20130003063 | CONVEYING APPARATUS WITH AN IMAGING BACKING SURFACE - A conveying apparatus for conveying an object, the object having at least a non-opaque portion, including a light source, an optical detector and a backing measurement apparatus, the light source for illuminating the object, the optical detector for acquiring information at least relating to at least one chromatic characteristic of the non-opaque portion, the backing measurement apparatus including a backing material, a backing support and a plurality of rollers, the backing material exhibiting at least one of determined chromatic characteristics and determined optical characteristics, the backing support for supporting the backing material, the plurality of rollers for rolling the backing material over the backing support, wherein light emitted by the light source optically interacts with the backing material consistently through the non-opaque portion. | 01-03-2013 |
Thomas Headley, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20120016815 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and methods of design and revenue generation are disclosed. These systems comprise structures capable of supporting solar panel at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. These systems may be installed in confined spaces. These systems also comprise structures that are customizable, allowing an installation to be configured with a desired lighting and environmental effect. The methods discussed herein describe processes for achieving desired design effects based on natural elements. Moreover, the methods discussed herein describe processes for reducing the costs of generating solar energy and/or reducing the costs of providing a solar structure. | 01-19-2012 |
20140366466 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, solar energy shade structures and methods of design and revenue generation are disclosed. These systems comprise structures capable of supporting solar panel at heights greater than 18 feet above their mounting surface. These systems may be installed in confined spaces. These systems also comprise structures that are customizable, allowing an installation to be configured with a desired lighting and environmental effect. The methods discussed herein describe processes for achieving desired design effects based on natural elements. Moreover, the methods discussed herein describe processes for reducing the costs of generating solar energy and/or reducing the costs of providing a solar structure. | 12-18-2014 |
Thomas R. Headley, Bryan, OH US
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20100028174 | CHECK VALVE HAVING INTEGRALLY FORMED SEAT AND SEAL BODY - A valve assembly includes first and second conduits having respective first and second flanges in abutment with each other, a stopper in the second conduit, and a valve body secured between the first and second flanges. The valve body includes a body bore in communication between the first and second conduits. The body bore defines a circular opening in one end of the valve body. The valve body also includes a circumferential notch that substantially insulates the circular opening from distortion arising from securing the valve body. The stopper snuggly seats against the circular opening to prevent fluid flow from the second conduit to the first conduit, but unseats to permit fluid flow from the first conduit to the second conduit. An o-ring may surround a portion of the valve body and be energized as the valve body is secured. A lip may surround the circular opening to provide a seat for the stopper. | 02-04-2010 |
Thomas R. Headley, Roanoke, IN US
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20120294744 | AIR MOTOR HAVING DROP TUBE WITH KNUCKLE ENDS - An air motor for a pump assembly including a drop tube communicating between an upper chamber port and a top plate port and including a longitudinal axis that is at an angle of between about 0° and 10° with respect to each of the upper chamber longitudinal axis and the top plate port longitudinal axis. The drop tube has a substantially constant internal diameter, a first generally bulbous end, a second generally bulbous end, and first and second slots defined in the respective first and second bulbous ends. First and second seals are positioned in the respective first and second slots, and the first and second seals air-tightly seal an outer surface of the drop tube within the upper chamber port and the top plate port. | 11-22-2012 |
20120294745 | AIR MOTOR HAVING A MODULAR ADD ON REGULATOR - A pump assembly including an air motor includes a modular relief valve assembly connected to a motive fluid inlet of the air motor. The modular relief valve assembly has a housing that contains an actuator assembly, a ball valve assembly, a bleed valve, a first pressure adjustment assembly, and a second adjustment assembly. The housing includes a motive fluid inlet port, a pressure regulator outlet, a bleed valve port, an actuator support, a pressure adjustment chamber, and a ball valve chamber. The pressure regulator assembly includes at least one gauge that displays at least one measurement parameter. | 11-22-2012 |
20120308420 | AIR MOTOR HAVING CERAMIC VALVES - An air motor includes ceramic valves and valve plates to enhance performance and efficiency of the air motor. | 12-06-2012 |
20130078125 | AIR OPERATED DOUBLE DIAPHRAGM PUMP - A double diaphragm pump is provided. The pump includes an inlet manifold, an outlet manifold, an air valve housing, first and second diaphragm housings, and a collar. The inlet manifold has at least one passageway configured to direct fluid from an inlet port on the inlet manifold. The outlet manifold has at least one passageway configured to direct fluid to an outlet port on the outlet manifold. Each of the housings is in selective fluid communication with the inlet and outlet manifolds. The collar is configured to be rotatably attached to the inlet manifold and the pump. | 03-28-2013 |
20140154103 | AIR MOTOR HAVING A PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER INTERFACE AND A METHOD OF RETROFITTING AN AIR MOTOR - A pump assembly having an air motor includes a valve connected to a motive fluid inlet of the air motor. The valve shifts between a first position, in which a flow of motive fluid is directed into a pilot port, through a two way pilot conduit and into a pilot chamber portion, and a second position, in which the flow of motive fluid is inhibited from flowing into the pilot port through the two way pilot conduit and into the pilot chamber portion, and in which fluid in the pilot chamber portion flows out through the two way pilot conduit and is directed by the valve to exhaust. The valve is connected to a programmable logic controller, so that the valve is shifted between the first position and the second position in response to the programmable logic controller. | 06-05-2014 |
Weston Headley, Battle Ground, WA US
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20100199296 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING LOCATION INFORMATION TO MANAGE SPILLOVER IN AN AUDIENCE MONITORING SYSTEM - Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for using location information to manage spillover in an audience monitoring system are disclosed. In an example method, a first location signal and a second location signal are received substantially simultaneously at a portable metering device. The first location signal is emitted via a first device located at a first location and includes a first signal characteristic associated with the first location. The second location signal is emitted via a second device located at a second location and includes a second signal characteristic associated with the second location. The first location signal or the second location signal is selected based on the first and second signal characteristics. Media monitoring information is generated based on the selected signal. | 08-05-2010 |
20150319492 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING LOCATION INFORMATION TO MANAGE SPILLOVER IN AN AUDIENCE MONITORING SYSTEM - Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for using location information to manage spillover in an audience monitoring system are disclosed. An example method involves identifying a first location of a portable metering device at a first time based on a plurality of location coordinates received from a location information system. The example method also involves generating media monitoring information corresponding to a media signal received at the first time. Additionally, the example method involves identifying the media monitoring information as being associated with a spillover signal in response to determining that a media delivery device is not located at the first location of the portable metering device at the first time. | 11-05-2015 |
Weston P. Headley, Battle Ground, WA US
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20090007169 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING MEDIA CONSUMPTION DATA BASED ON USAGE INFORMATION - Methods and apparatus for collecting media consumption data based on usage information of a media delivery device are disclosed. In an example method, media information is received by a portable metering device associated with a monitored individual such as a portable telephone, a personal digital assistant, and/or a handheld computer. Usage information indicative of a media delivery event associated with a media delivery device such as a television is monitored by the portable metering device. To form the media consumption data, the media information is associated with one of a first channel and a second channel based on the usage information. | 01-01-2009 |
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20130163658 | VARIABLE ENCODING AND DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture for media monitoring are disclosed. In particular, the example apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture determine a media source type associated with a media signal and select an encoding or decoding mode based on the media source type. An encoding operation encodes the media signal using the selected encoding mode and a decoding operation decodes the media signal using the selected decoding mode. | 06-27-2013 |
20140104435 | VARIABLE ENCODING AND DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture for media monitoring are disclosed. In particular, the example apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture determine a media source type associated with a media signal and select an encoding or decoding mode based on the media source type. An encoding operation encodes the media signal using the selected encoding mode and a decoding operation decodes the media signal using the selected decoding mode. | 04-17-2014 |
20140115616 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING AUDIENCE MEMBER BEHAVIOR INFORMATION TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM USAGE REQUIREMENTS - Example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture determine compliance with usage guidelines of an audience measurement system. Initially, location information associated with an audience member is obtained. It is then determined whether the audience member is in compliance with the usage guidelines based on the location information. Media monitoring information corresponding to the location information is then tagged as non-compliant if the audience member is not in compliance with the usage guidelines. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115617 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USING AUDIENCE MEMBER BEHAVIOR INFORMATION TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM USAGE REQUIREMENTS - Example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture determine compliance with usage guidelines of an audience measurement system. Initially, location information associated with an audience member is obtained. It is then determined whether the audience member is in compliance with the usage guidelines based on the location information. Media monitoring information corresponding to the location information is then tagged as non-compliant if the audience member is not in compliance with the usage guidelines. | 04-24-2014 |