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Daniel Ryan Hedman, Palm Bay, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110066282ROBOTIC APPARATUS IMPLEMENTING COLLISION AVOIDANCE SCHEME AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A robotic system implements a collision avoidance scheme and includes a first robotic manipulator and a first controller configured to control the first robotic manipulator for movement along a first pre-planned actual path. A second controller is configured to control movement of a second robotic manipulator for movement along a second pre-planned intended path and deviating therefrom to move in a dodging path away from the first pre-planned actual path based upon determining a potential collision with the first robotic manipulator without prior knowledge of the first pre-planned actual path.03-17-2011

Lennart Hedman, Roscoe, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100230270MICROWAVE-BASED CONVEYING DEVICES AND PROCESSING OF CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS - Disclosed are methods for microwave-based recovery of hydrocarbons and other carbonaceous materials from solid carbon-containing compositions such as tires. Also disclosed are associated apparatuses.09-16-2010

Robert L. Hedman, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100287515 INTERACTIVE CHECKER IN A LAYOUT EDITOR - Methods, articles of manufacture and apparatus for testing design layouts. Design layout software may be configured to display a layout diagram in a first area of a graphical user interface (GUI) screen. Parameters for testing the layout may be entered in a second area of the GUI screen. Upon receiving one or more test parameters, the layout software may be configured to identify portions of the layout that do not conform to design rules based on the test parameters.11-11-2010

Ronald Hedman, Crystal Lake, IL US

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20090045224Liquid product pouring and measuring package with drain-back spout fitment and tight-sealing measuring cup assembly - An improved dispensing package for liquids is described comprising a combination pouring spout fitment, a closure that functions as a measuring cup when removed and inverted, and a bottle. The improved liquid seal between the closure and the fitment is made possible through mismatched bevels on the closure and fitment respectively wherein the sharper angled bevel on one of the parts buries into the wider angled bevel of the other part. The applied torque is prevented from loosening prematurely through a thread configuration form that allows the closure to seat securely into the spout fitment with the closure threads pushing back up against the bottom surfaces of the fitment threads in a “locked” arrangement. The correct alignment of the fitment on the bottle is made possible through the coordination of a thread stop on the fitment and corresponding locking lug on the neck of the bottle. Lastly, an indicia means is used on the outside of the fitment skirt to verify that the spout fitment and closure subassembly has been correctly orientated on the bottle even through the direction of the spout is obscured when the closure is in place.02-19-2009
20110011947GEL AIR FRESHENER AND METHOD OF UNSEALING SUCH GEL AIR FRESHENER - The present invention is a gel air freshener article of manufacture comprising a gel air freshener composition and a container that provides a method for unsealing and opening without undue exertion by the consumer. The article of manufacture according to the present invention includes the gel air freshener composition and a container comprising a base portion and axially displaceable cover in telescopic registry, wherein the cover is axially displaced away from the base portion by rotation. The unsealing of the container is achieved through the coordination of camming locks, which comprise an upper ramped surface, with spike-shaped locking wedges that comprise a beveled toe portion, elongated shaft portion and camming head portion. Rotation of the cover in a first direction relative to the base portion locks the toe end and shaft portions of the spike-shaped locking wedges beneath the camming locks. Rotation in a second opposite direction relative to the base portion backs the camming head portion of the spike-shaped wedges up the upper ramped surfaces of the camming locks such that the cover is axially distanced from the container, thus unsealing the cover from the base and breaking loose the gel air freshener composition bound inside surface of the cover. An optional pin-hole in the cover allows for pressure equalization of the momentary vacuum created when the cover is first unsealed and displaced.01-20-2011

Thomas P. Hedman, Lexington, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110082199USE OF NON-TOXIC CROSSLINKING REAGENTS TO IMPROVE FATIGUE RESISTANCE AND REDUCE MECHANICAL DEGRADATION OF INTERVERTEBRAL DISC AND OTHER COLLAGENOUS TISSUES - A method of improving the resistance of collagenous tissue to mechanical degradation in accordance with the present invention comprises the step of contacting at least a portion of a collagenous tissue with an effective amount of a crosslinking reagent. The crosslinking reagent includes a crosslinking agent such as genipin and/or proanthrocyanidin. Further, the crosslinking reagent may include a crosslinking agent in a carrier medium. The collagenous tissue to be contacted with the crosslinking reagent is preferably a portion of an intervertebral disc or articular cartilage. The contact between the tissue and the crosslinking reagent is effected by injections directly into the select tissue using a needle. Alternatively, contact between the tissue and the crosslinking reagent is effected by placement of a time-release delivery system such as a gel or ointment, or a treated membrane or patch directly into or onto the target tissue. Contact may also be effected by, for instance, soaking.04-07-2011

Thomas P. Hedman, Georgetown, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100040593FORMULATIONS FOR NONSURGICAL EXOGENOUS CROSSLINK THERAPY - Improved methods and compositions for the treatment of native tissues with crosslinkers are provided. The methods and compositions will find particular use in increasing resistance to tearing, fissuring, rupturing, and/or delamination.02-18-2010
20100040594FORMULATIONS FOR NONSURGICAL EXOGENOUS CROSSLINK THERAPY - Improved methods and compositions for the treatment of native tissues with crosslinkers are provided. The methods and compositions will find particular use in increasing resistance to tearing, fissuring, rupturing, and/or delamination.02-18-2010
20100041616Formulations for Nonsurgical Exogenous Crosslink Therapy - Improved methods and compositions for the treatment of native tissues with crosslinkers are provided. The methods and compositions will find particular use in increasing resistance to tearing, fissuring, rupturing, and/or delamination.02-18-2010