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Adolf Van Der Heide, San Jose, CA US
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20090216292 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR HARVESTING ENERGY IN THE BODY - In some embodiments, the power generator for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy is described may include a compressible element adapted and configured to be placed in an environment having a variable compressive force such as varying ambient pressures. The compressible element may be compressed by a force applied by the variable pressure to the compressible element. The power generator may further include a transducer that may be coupled to the compressible element and that may convert mechanical energy from the compression of the compressible element to electrical energy. In some embodiments, the power generator may be adapted to be an implantable power generator for converting mechanical energy from a patient to electrical energy, such that the compressible element adapted and configured to be placed between two adjacent tissue layers of the patient and to be compressed by a force applied from the two adjacent tissue layers to the compressible element. | 08-27-2009 |
20130073003 | Devices, Methods, and Systems for Harvesting Energy in the Body - In some embodiments, the power generator for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy may include a compressible element adapted and configured to be placed in an environment having a variable compressive force such as varying ambient pressures. The compressible element may be compressed by a force applied by the variable pressure to the compressible element. The power generator may further include a transducer that may be coupled to the compressible element and that may convert mechanical energy from the compression of the compressible element to electrical energy. In some embodiments, the power generator may be adapted to be an implantable power generator for converting mechanical energy from a patient to electrical energy, such that the compressible element adapted and configured to be placed between two adjacent tissue layers of the patient and to be compressed by a force applied from the two adjacent tissue layers to the compressible element. | 03-21-2013 |
Carsten Heide, Grand Forks, ND US
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20090252637 | JOINING OF DIFFICULT-TO-WELD MATERIALS AND SINTERING OF POWDERS USING A LOW-TEMPERATURE VAPORIZATION MATERIAL - The present invention discloses a process for sintering particles using a sintering aid. The sintering aid can be brought into contact with a plurality of particles to be sintered such that a mixture of the particles and the sintering aid is provided. The mixture of particles and the sintering aid is heated and at least part of the sintering aid is vaporized. Sintering of the particles to form a sintered component followed by cooling of the sintered component can complete the process, or in the alternative, a subsequent heating step or steps can be included whereby additional vaporization of the sintering aid can occur. | 10-08-2009 |
20100038325 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING WATER QUALITY BY MEANS OF GASIFICATION - A method and apparatus are provided for improving water quality using a gasification system. Whereas water is normally a deterrent to the combustion process, water is beneficial to the gasification of carbonaceous materials. The method and apparatus uses this, and other aspects, to utilize several processes to improve water quality by means of gasification in new and beneficial ways. | 02-18-2010 |
20100312028 | MULTIPRODUCT BIOREFINERY FOR SYNTHESIS OF FUEL COMPONENTS AND CHEMICALS FROM LIGNOCELLULOSICS VIA LEVULINATE CONDENSATIONS - An integrated method for production of liquid transportation fuels, fuel additives, or chemicals in a biorefinery by the conversion of cellulosic materials is disclosed herein. The method is based on converting a source of C6 sugar such as cellulosic materials and sugars into a mixture of hydrotreated compounds. The biorefinery operates in a unique parallel-processing mode, wherein the initial biomass feedstocks are disassembled to provide substrates for parallel branches whose products may be reassembled in either a condensation step or a mixed hydrotreating step or a final fuel-blending step. The cellulosic materials can be converted to levulinate intermediates that condense with intermediates derived from other processes to produce fuels with the appropriate range of sizes in the target molecular composition, thus generating desirable combustion and physical properties. This method also makes use of methyltetrahydrofuran and other low carbon by-products that are separated for use as amphiphilic solvents. In an embodiment, the method produces cyclic ethers via mild hydrotreating of the condensation products, or long-chain keto ester, useful for plasticizers, by condensing a portion of the levulinate with a reagent containing an unsaturated group. In another embodiment, the method produces a ketal by converting a portion of the condensation product in an acid-catalyzed reaction with a diol. | 12-09-2010 |
20110061290 | AVIATION-GRADE KEROSENE FROM INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED BLENDSTOCKS - Aviation-grade kerosene comprising a first blendstock derived from non-petroleum feedstock and comprising primarily hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of isoparaffins and normal paraffins, and a second blendstock comprising primarily hydrocarbons selected from the group consisting of cycloalkanes and aromatics. | 03-17-2011 |
20120283493 | MULTIPRODUCT BIOREFINERY FOR SYNTHESIS OF FUEL COMPONENTS AND CHEMICALS FROM LIGNOCELLULOSICS VIA LEVULINATE CONDENSATIONS - An integrated method for production of fuels, fuel additives, or chemicals in a biorefinery by the conversion of cellulosic materials is disclosed herein. The method is based on converting a source of C6 sugar into a mixture of hydrotreated compounds. Embodiments of the method can be highly integrated, with reagents for particular steps being provided by other steps of the process. | 11-08-2012 |
Erik K. Heide, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20110178621 | METHOD FOR GENERATING AND BUILDING SUPPORT STRUCTURES WITH DEPOSITION-BASED DIGITAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - A method for generating data for a support structure to be built with a deposition-based digital manufacturing system, the method comprising generating a convex hull polygon based on a boundary polygon of a layer of the support structure, offsetting the convex hull polygon inward, offsetting the boundary polygon outward, and generating an intersection boundary polygon based at least in part on the offset boundary polygon and the offset convex hull polygon. | 07-21-2011 |
20150148931 | METHOD FOR GENERATING AND BUILDING SUPPORT STRUCTURES WITH DEPOSITION-BASED DIGITAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - A method for generating data for a support structure to be built with a deposition-based digital manufacturing system, the method comprising generating a convex hull polygon based on a boundary polygon of a layer of the support structure, offsetting the convex hull polygon inward, offsetting the boundary polygon outward, and generating an intersection boundary polygon based at least in part on the offset boundary polygon and the offset convex hull polygon. | 05-28-2015 |
Lisa Heide, Los Angeles, CA US
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20080235870 | Blanket With Tie Straps - A multipurpose baby blanket with integrated straps and storage pocket. The blanket is composed of several materials, and is therefore suitable for many tasks. Integrated straps with hook and loop fasteners provide an easy method of securing the blanket in place. An integrated pocket provides storage for baby supplies and paraphernalia. | 10-02-2008 |
Luke D. Heide, Plymouth, MI US
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20160118048 | PROVIDING VOICE RECOGNITION SHORTCUTS BASED ON USER VERBAL INPUT - A method for determining a voice command shortcut includes receiving a first voice command providing instructions for performing a particular task and a second voice command providing additional instructions for performing the same task. The voice command shortcut may be used in place of the first and second voice commands, which are typically submitted in response to system prompts. The availability of a voice command shortcut is determined based on the first and second voice commands. If a voice command shortcut is available, an audible and/or visual notification may be provided to inform the user of the available voice command shortcut. | 04-28-2016 |
Parry W. Heide, Madison, WI US
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20120029386 | Ambient Noise Canceling Physiological Acoustic Monitoring System & Method - The present invention is an ambient noise canceling physiological acoustic monitoring system and method. The system and method utilizes a plurality of microphones to collect input data including ambient noise signals, bed frame noise signals and patient respiratory and cardiac data signals. The system and method cancels the ambient noise and bed frame noise signals, and calculates a filtered audio output signal with an algorithm that utilizes ECG rhythm patterns and impedance pneumography. The set of input data and the filtered audio output signal are then displayed in real time. | 02-02-2012 |
Paul R. Heide, Cary, NC US
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20140331630 | END OF CUT SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM - An end of cut speed control system includes a vehicle controller that commands a traction drive system to a reduced ground speed based on the setting of a control to a preset end of cut mode ground speed as a percentage of the mow mode ground speed. The vehicle controller changes the speed from the mow mode to the end of cut mode when a proximity sensor indicates the cutting units are raised to a cross cut position. | 11-13-2014 |
Paul Robert Heide, Cary, NC US
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20120324702 | BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR ATTACHING CUTTING UNIT TO YOKE - A ball joint assembly for attaching a cutting unit to a yoke includes a two piece ball positioned around the yoke, and a ball housing attached to the end of a lift arm and mounted over the two piece ball and securing the two piece ball to the yoke. The ball housing may have stops limiting angular movement of the two piece ball and the yoke with respect to the ball housing. | 12-27-2012 |
20120328357 | CUTTING UNIT MOUNTING DEVICE - A cutting unit mounting device includes a ball through which a yoke extends laterally. The yoke is attached to the cutting unit, and the ball is pivotably mounted in a ball housing attached to a lift arm. A releasable lock pin engages and secures the ball within the ball housing in a mowing position or a service position. The ball housing has stops to limit the pivoting of the ball and yoke with respect to the ball housing. A releasable lock pin engages notches in the ball to engage and secure the ball in the mowing position or service position with respect to the ball housing. | 12-27-2012 |
Ulf Heide, Marblehead, MA US
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20100030384 | Vibration Isolation System With Design For Offloading Payload Forces Acting on Actuator - An active damping system for use in connection with a vibration isolation system is provided. The active damping system having an actuator for placement on the ground, and an intermediate mass supported on the actuator for acting as a stability point to which dynamic forces can be dampened and isolated from the payload. The active damping system also includes a passive damping element and a support spring, both coupled at one end to a payload and at an opposite end to the intermediate mass. At least one offload spring can be situated between the intermediate mass and the ground for partially supporting any weight from the payload acting on the actuator. A sensor can also be affixed to the intermediate mass to generate a feedback signal to the actuator for subsequent acting on the intermediate mass to permit the intermediate mass to act as a stability point. A system and method for isolating dynamic forces using such an active damper is also provided. | 02-04-2010 |
Vernon Heide, Spokane, WA US
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20100293696 | SAFETY APPARATUS FOR A PERSON AT AN ELEVATED LOCATION - A safety apparatus for a person includes a harness and jacket worn by the person. The harness includes a dorsal ring and the jacket includes a dorsal opening aligned with the dorsal ring. A safety line can be attached to the dorsal ring without interfering with the operation of the jacket. The jacket is repeatably moveable between positions covering and uncovering the harness so that the jacket can be replaced with another one without removing the harness. | 11-25-2010 |
20130152267 | SAFETY APPARATUS FOR A PERSON AT AN ELEVATED LOCATION - A safety apparatus for a person includes a harness and jacket worn b the person. The harness includes a dorsal ring and the jacket includes a dorsal opening aligned with the dorsal ring. A safety line can be attached to the dorsal ring without interfering with the operation of the jacket. The jacket is repeatably moveable between positions covering and uncovering the harness so that the jacket can be replaced with another one without removing the harness. | 06-20-2013 |
Volker Heide, Memphis, TN US
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20110071026 | LOW VISCOSITY, AQUEOUS GLYPHOSATE SALT CONCENTRATES - The present invention provides a low viscosity, aqueous concentrate comprising a primary amine salt of glyphosate and surfactant. The aqueous concentrate can be formed from a highly concentrated glyphosate composition that has very low levels of glyphosate in non-salt form. Exemplary aqueous concentrates include a primary amine salt of glyphosate in the range of 45 percent weight to 68 percent weight, and a surfactant at a concentration in the range of 3 percent weight to 27 percent weight, with the concentrate having a viscosity in the range of 40 to 450 centistokes. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071027 | HIGH STRENGTH AQUEOUS GLYPHOSATE SALT CONCENTRATES AND METHODS - The present invention provides a high-strength glyphosate salt aqueous concentrate and a method for forming the concentrate. The method uses high purity and low water content glyphosate acid and primary amine preparations. The glyphosate acid and primary amine are reacted in the presence of a nominal amount of water. The method provides a concentrate with a very high concentration of biologically effective glyphosate salt, and a minimal amount of biologically ineffective glyphosate acid particulates. The minimal amount of particulates improves the viscosity of the concentrate to commercially acceptable levels, and the beneficial properties associated with the concentrate can be carried over into excipient-containing concentrates and application compositions that are formed from the high-strength glyphosate salt aqueous concentrate. | 03-24-2011 |
20110219686 | PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Described are compositions and methods for regulating plant growth that use a complex of an imidazolinone ion and a metal counterion; the compositions and methods include methods of regulation plant growth, optionally in combination with herbicidal, fungicidal, and fertilizer compositions and effects. | 09-15-2011 |