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Arthur J. Hein, Morristown, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090285876Natural butters reconstituted by transesterification with glycerin and its use in cosmetics applications - The invention provides a composition comprising reaction products from a reaction of a natural butter or natural oil such as shea butter with glycerin in the presence of a basic catalyst and wherein the reaction products retain the unsaponifiable portion of said natural butter or natural oil. The resulting reaction products are self-emulsifiable and are particularly useful in personal care, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, paper and textile applications.11-19-2009

Brian Hein, Pacifica, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110087969Systems and Methods to Automatically Generate a Signature Block - Systems and methods for automated signature generation. In one aspect, a method implemented in a computer includes: storing information relating to a plurality of persons on a computer readable medium; and generating a signature block applied to a message composed in a user interface, based on one or more addresses in an address field of the user interface used to compose the message and the information relating to the plurality of persons.04-14-2011
20120089678Locally Hosting a Social Network Using Social Data Stored on a User's Computer - Systems and methods to host a social network locally on a user's computing device using social data at the user device. In one embodiment, a method includes maintaining, on a local computing device of a user, social data regarding social relationships of the user in order to support a social network of the user; and hosting, via the local computing device, the social network.04-12-2012
20120089690Defining a Social Network Model Implied by Communications Data - Systems and methods to define a social network for a user using data implied by communications of the user with others. In one embodiment, a method includes scanning a set of messages (e.g., emails to and from a user of a client device) to identify a plurality of primary persons addressed in the messages as a primary recipient and to identify a plurality of secondary persons addressed in the messages as a secondary recipient; mapping the primary persons to a plurality of friends and mapping the secondary persons to a plurality of other persons; and defining a social network model based on the friends and other persons, wherein the model comprises a friends category including the friends and an all category including the friends and other persons.04-12-2012

Carlos Hein, Greenville, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100186366System and Method for Water Injection in a Turbine Engine - In one embodiment, a system includes a water injection system configured to supply water from a pressure regulating valve to a water manifold of a turbine engine. The system also includes a drain valve configured to drain at least a portion of the water from the pressure regulating valve during a start-up period of the water injection system at least until a stable water pressure is achieved downstream of the pressure regulating valve.07-29-2010

Christopher Hein, Omaha, NE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100022481Drug Carriers, Their Synthesis, and Methods of Use Thereof - Drug carriers, methods of synthesizing, and methods of use thereof are provided.01-28-2010

Christopher L. Hein, Evansville, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090054586POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS - A polycarbonate composition is disclosed comprising a polycarbonate resin, a 3-hydroxychromone dye, and an ultraviolet absorber selected from the group consisting of cyanoacrylates, malonates, and oxanilides. The combination of the 3-hydroxychromone dye and ultraviolet absorber results in a composition with good color retention and strong initial fluorescent emission intensity.02-26-2009
20090062424COLORIMETRIC INDICATOR OF RADIATION EXPOSURE - A colorimetric composition is disclosed comprising a polycarbonate resin, a dye, and a thiopropionate. The composition undergoes an irreversible color shift to a darker color upon exposure to sunlight or UV radiation. Processes for producing and/or using such a colorimetric composition are also disclosed.03-05-2009
20100080972THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION HAVING IMPROVED X-RAY CONTRAST, METHOD OF MAKING, AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - Disclosed herein is an article and thermoplastic composition comprising a polysiloxane-polycarbonate, optionally, a polycarbonate, and an X-ray contrast agent comprising X-ray scattering atoms having an atomic number of greater than or equal to 22, wherein an article molded from the thermoplastic composition and having a thickness of 3.2 mm has a notched Izod impact (NII) strength of greater than or equal to about 620 J/m, when measured at a temperature of 0° C. according to ASTM D256-04, or a notched Izod impact strength of greater than or equal to about 409 J/m, when measured at a temperature of −30° C. according to ASTM D256-04, wherein an article molded from the thermoplastic composition and having a thickness of 3.2 mm has an Equivalent Al Thickness of greater than 0.51 mm, when irradiated with 50 kV X-ray radiation, and wherein for melt volume rates of the thermoplastic composition determined under a load of 1.2 kg at a temperature of 300° C. according to ASTM D1238-04, a melt volume rate measured at a dwell time of 18 minutes increases relative to a melt volume rate measured at a dwell time of 6 minutes by less than or equal to 31%. A method of improving X-ray contrast in a polycarbonate composition, and specific articles are also disclosed.04-01-2010

Patent applications by Christopher L. Hein, Evansville, IN US

Christopher Luke Hein, Evansville, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100124644X-RAY AND/OR METAL DETECTABLE ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An article and thermoplastic composition including polycarbonate, a polysiloxane-polycarbonate and an x-ray detectable or metal detectable agent having good magnetic permeability and/or electrical conductivity wherein the composition may be used in articles for food preparation. The thermoplastic compositions are useful in forming molds for manufacturing a food product, such as chocolate molds.05-20-2010
20110155975POLYCARBONATE-POLY(ETHER-ESTER) COPOLYMER COMPOSITION, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREFROM - A composition comprising: a polycarbonate comprising units derived from a bisphenol cyclohexylidene of the formula:06-30-2011

Patent applications by Christopher Luke Hein, Evansville, IN US

Daniel D. Hein, Olathe, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090156229AUTOMATICALLY IDENTIFYING LOCATION INFORMATION IN TEXT DATA - Techniques are described for automatically identifying/recognizing location information in received data and then providing navigational-related functions associated with the location information. In one or more implementations, automatically identifying location information may be performed using a locale context. More particularly, the locale context may serve as a basis for determining how text data is parsed and which expressions are used to parse text in order to recognize the location information.06-18-2009

Dave Hein, Oakdale, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100065383Motion Control Apparatus - A linear motion brake (03-18-2010

Henri Hein, Boulder Creek, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120018952 CARD GAME COMBINING ELEMENTS OF ECONOMICS WITH ELEMENTS OF POLITICS - A card game where players start and grow businesses, simulating that aspect of the economy involving public and pre-public companies. The game can be played by two or more players, with an upper limit constrained only by time. Cards represent opportunities available to each player. Opportunities can be of an economical kind, such as recruiting talent or investing in infrastructure. Opportunities can also be political, or regulatory, such as securing a government contract or product approval. Money, valuations and ownership are represented by different types of tokens. External factors, such as recessions, inflation, and elections, are actuated through special event cards, or notes on other cards, or a combination thereof.01-26-2012

James S. Hein, Madison, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100067553SYNCHRONIZATION OF VIDEO WITH TELEMETRY SIGNALS METHOD AND APPARATUS - An Ethernet-compatible synchronization process between isolated digital data streams assures synchronization by embedding an available time code from a first stream into data locations in a second stream that are known a priori to be unneeded. Successive bits of time code values, generated as a step in acquiring and digitizing analog sensor data, are inserted into least-significant-bit locations in a digitized audio stream generated along with digitized image data by a digital video process. The overwritten LSB locations are shown to have no discernable effect on audio reconstructed from the Ethernet packets. Telemetry recovery is the reverse of the embedment process, and the data streams are readily synchronized by numerical methods.03-18-2010
20100070550METHOD AND APPARATUS OF A SENSOR AMPLIFIER CONFIGURED FOR USE IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - A digital data bandpass filter process using digital signal processing processes raw digital data twice using distinct all-pass filters, wherein the two filters perform different frequency-dependent phase shifts of the digital content. The two filter output streams may be subtracted to remove out-of-band energy. The process produces lower levels of noise and conversion artifacts when used for filtering fixed-point data that may have low energy, and thus few non-zero bits, in the analog input signals, than conventional digital bandpass filters.03-18-2010

Jason Dean Hein, Lino Lakes, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080208292Method and apparatus for communication between a handheld programmer and an implantable medical device - Systems and methods for telemetric communication between a handheld programmer and an implantable medical device are disclosed. A preferred embodiment comprises a user-friendly, color, touch-sensitive screen that allows the user to visually observe and control the handheld's operation. The handheld further comprises an internal and/or external analytical means to provide robust analytical capabilities. Some embodiments of a system disclosed herein can be configured as a component of an Advanced Patient Management System that helps better monitor, predict and manage chronic diseases.08-28-2008

Jeffrey Hein, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120032048ADJUSTABLE AND LOCKABLE BUSHING ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENT MOUNTING ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME - An adjustable and lockable bushing assembly includes a locking plate and a bushing. The locking plate has a bushing engagement opening that is defined by a plurality of first serrations, and a boss that extends axially therefrom. The bushing engages the locking plate and includes a concentric section, an eccentric section, a lock interface section, and an opening. The opening has a fixed diameter and extends along a longitudinal axis through the bushing. The concentric section has an outer surface that has a circumference that is concentric with the longitudinal axis. The eccentric section extends from the concentric section has an outer surface that has a circumference that is eccentric with the longitudinal axis. The lock interface section extends from the concentric section and includes an outer surface defined by a plurality of second serrations that engage the first serrations.02-09-2012

Jeffrey M. Hein, Tempe, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080267694DUAL ACTION STRUCTURAL LATCH - A dual action structural latch (10-30-2008
20090065297DUAL ACTION INLET DOOR AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - An inlet door assembly and method for reducing noise from an auxiliary power unit (APU) contained within an aircraft housing is provided. The inlet assembly includes an inlet duct, an actuator, and a door. The inlet duct is configured to extend from the auxiliary power unit to the aircraft housing and has a sidewall that defines a flow passage through which APU noise propagates. The actuator is disposed at least partially within the inlet duct. The door coupled to the actuator. The actuator is also configured to selectively rotate the door between at least a first position, in which at least a portion of the door deflects APU noise in a first direction, and a second position, in which at least a portion of the door deflects the APU noise in a second direction.03-12-2009

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Hein, Tempe, AZ US

John E. Hein, Neenah, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110087256SURGICAL GENERATOR FOR ULTRASONIC AND ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICES - A method for determining motional branch current in an ultrasonic transducer of an ultrasonic surgical device over multiple frequencies of a transducer drive signal. The method may comprise, at each of a plurality of frequencies of the transducer drive signal, oversampling a current and voltage of the transducer drive signal, receiving, by a processor, the current and voltage samples, and determining, by the processor, the motional branch current based on the current and voltage samples, a static capacitance of the ultrasonic transducer and the frequency of the transducer drive signal.04-14-2011

Marv Hein, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110123024ROLLBACK ATTACK PREVENTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A rollback attack prevention system 05-26-2011

Marvin Hein, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100075747Player Club Ladder Method For Casino Gaming - The present invention is generally directed to a method for enabling a player club ladder. The method includes arranging a main group of players registered in the player club into sub-groups, and during a challenge period, only players in the same sub-group compete against one another. Information about the player club challenge period is sent to the players, including identification of other players in their sub-group. During the challenge period, players log into a gaming machine and the game play data created by the participating players is tracked by the system. Points acquired by players at the gaming devices are monitored during the challenge period, and the players within each sub-group are ranked based on points accumulated during the challenge period. At the end of the challenge period a bonus or prize is provided to at least one player within each sub-group based on the total amount of points.03-25-2010
20100075757Player Club Ladder System For Casino Gaming - The present invention is generally directed to a casino gaming system including participation in a player club. The system includes a plurality of gaming machines each enabling play of a base game-of-chance. There is also a plurality of player tracking user interfaces embedded in each gaming machine, and a player club module in communication with the gaming machines and the player tracking user interfaces. The player club module includes a memory and a processor for grouping player club participating players into sub-groups within the main group, wherein the memory of the player club module stores the sub-groups of participating players. The player club module is in communication with a server for informing each player club participating player of their standing during a challenge period. Prizes are awarded to player club players based on the rankings within each sub-group of the main group. Attorney Docket No. 83336.1688(S)03-25-2010
20100203962VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A verification system has an operational component registry that includes an interface, a memory device, and a processor. Preferably, the interface in the operational component registry communicates the installed identification data from the gaming units to the operational component registry. The memory device preferably stores registered identification data for the gaming units. Preferably, the processor in the operational component registry then analyzes the registered identification data and the installed identification data from the gaming units, after which enablement of the gaming units is determined based upon the examination of the registered identification data and the installed identification data. An operational component registry may also monitor changes, services, requirements, enablement, and productivity of the gaming units or components of the gaming units.08-12-2010

Patent applications by Marvin Hein, Las Vegas, NV US

Marvin A. Hein, Las Vegas, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110230260Universal Game Monitoring Unit and System - An embedded user interface incorporated into a gaming device, the gaming device including a gaming presentation of a base game and a gaming processor for controlling the base game. The embedded user interface includes: a player tracking interface and an embedded processor. The player tracking interface includes (or is associated with) a display screen and enables display of a system game to a user, presentation of information to the user, and reception of information from the user. The embedded processor employs an internal operating system and communicates with the gaming processor, enables control of the system game, control of player tracking information, and control of non-gaming information. In one embodiment, the embedded user interface enables control of a system game of which at least a portion of the system game is presented physically external to the embedded user interface. In another embodiment, the embedded user interface enables control of a system gaming indicator that is physically external to the embedded user interface. In still another embodiment, communication between a game processor and an embedded user interface is only enabled through the gaming network and is not direct enabled via a direct connection.09-22-2011

Mitchell Hein, Green Bay, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090156381Heat Pipe For A Bag Machine - A method and apparatus for bag making includes an input section, a sealing section and an output section. The sealing section includes a seal bar having a heat pipe with a relief zone, through which pressure is relieved. The heat pipe is preferably disposed in or near the seal bar. The relief zone can be a valve that opens and closes, or other reusable devices, or it can be a destructive relief zone. The heat pipe is preferably a generally closed cylindrical shape with the relief zone located on one end. The heat pipe can have a second relief zone, possibly located at the other end of the heat pipe. Fluid may be in the heat pipe. The invention can be implemented as a bag machine with a seal bar, or a seal bar with a heat pipe, or solely as a heat pipe.06-18-2009

Patrick M. Hein, Viroqua, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110168095Breakaway arm for a rotary milker unit detacher - A dairy milker unit detacher having a milker unit support arm that resists damage and breakage by incorporating a breakaway mechanism that disengages and then automatically or easily returns the support arm to a functional arrangement when a dairy animal or other force engages the support arm.07-14-2011

Patrick W. Hein, West Lafayette, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110150898EPHA2 as a therapeutic target for cancer - The present invention is directed to compounds and methods for the treatment of metastatic disease. The compounds of this invention have specificity for EphA2, an epithelial cell tyrosine kinase that is overexpressed in metastatic tumor cells. The compounds used in accordance with this invention may be provided in a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of metastatic disease.06-23-2011

Raymond Hein, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090024647PRODUCT NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention is directed to an integrated computerized product lifecycle manager and requirements manager system for associating high-level requirements data with everyday product lifecycle management activities. The system includes a networked database comprised of one or more central computerized data servers, and a plurality of user computers (terminals, workstations) connected to the central server or servers by a computer data network. The server or servers will usually run multiple software modules such as database modules, various product lifecycle management modules, data viewer and decoder modules, and requirements management modules all operating in an integrated manner so that selected portions of the requirements tree, from the top high-level requirements to more detailed low level requirements, can be presented to users in a context relevant manner. The invention additionally includes context management module by which selected portions of the requirements data may be exposed or redacted according to organizational needs.01-22-2009

Patent applications by Raymond Hein, San Jose, CA US

Ricky Hein, Newton, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100055221Assembly and Method for Magnetic Embossing Roll Surfacing - A magnetic roll for embossing, the magnetic roll incorporating a cylindrical core having a base radial dimension, the base radial dimension being less than a finished radial dimension; magnet receiving channels within the cylindrical core; a multiplicity of magnets attached within the magnet receiving channels; at least a first armature effect resisting metal band, the band adhering to the cylindrical core's first circumferential surface, the band overlying a plurality of the magnets, and the band consisting of a deposition of metal sprayed molten metal droplets; and an outer surface, the outer surface being a radially outer periphery of the at least first armature effect resisting metal band, the outer surface being ground to reside at a finished radial dimension.03-04-2010

Robin Hein, Littleton, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120096671FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS EMPLOYING A COMBINED SWEEPER AND VACCUM ASSEMBLY - A floor cleaning device employing a brush assembly is provided. The brush assembly includes a front brush and a rear brush that spin about an axis line generally parallel to the surface being cleaned. The spinning rotation of the brush along with the configuration of the housing help provide an airflow path that sucks debris from the surface being cleaned. The debris is directed to a hopper wherein larger items are captured and smaller items are suctioned into a vacuum bag.04-26-2012

Rudolf George Hein, Georgetown, DE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080213304Methods of Treating and Preventing Neurological Symptons Caused by Avian Reovirus and Novel Associated Characteristics - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to novel methods for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological symptoms caused by an avian reovirus, enteric reovirus strain (ERS), and associated characteristics. Other embodiments generally comprise and immunogenic composition or vaccine comprising an ERS for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological symptoms.09-04-2008
20100233208Methods of Treating and Preventing Neurological Symptoms Caused by Avian Reovirus and Novel Associated Characteristics - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to novel methods for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological symptoms caused by an avian reovirus, enteric reovirus strain (ERS), and associated characteristics. Other embodiments generally comprise and immunogenic composition or vaccine comprising an ERS for the treatment and/or prevention of neurological symptoms.09-16-2010

Scott Hein, Plymouth, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120025486MOTORCYCLE SPEAKER SYSTEM - A motorcycle having an open-air cockpit area and a seat configured to receive a rider and position the rider within the open-air cockpit area. A luggage container defines a substantially enclosed cargo volume, and the luggage container is configured to open to provide selective access to the cargo volume. A speaker is configured to output sound in response to signals from a source. A speaker enclosure at least partially encloses the speaker. A bass-reflex passage couples an interior space of the speaker enclosure and the cargo volume of the luggage container.02-02-2012

Steve Hein, Madison, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110263971Reconfigurable Navigated Surgical Tool Tracker - A reconfigurable tracking arrangement for an object includes a repositionable mounting arrangement that may be configured to releasably connect to an object for selectively positioning the same. The mounting arrangement may further include a first piece attached to the object and a second piece that can be repositioned relative to the first piece. In addition, the mounting arrangement may be configured to be secured in at least two stable pre-configured positions about the object.10-27-2011

Steven Hein, Bradenton, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090072989SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MASS NOTIFICATION USING EXISTING FIRE SYSTEM - An apparatus configured to integrate with existing fire system strobe/horn plates. The apparatus may be a mass notification plate. Also disclosed are embodiments of a strobe housing configured to mix and/or reflect light emitted from one or more light emitters, such as high intensity LEDs, through a lens. The lens may be configured to produce a mass notification pattern. Further disclosed are embodiments of systems and methods that may be configured to deliver strobe control signals and/or strobe color control signals over a two-wire fire system powerline.03-19-2009

Ted Hein, Durham, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100217681Shopping Cart Planogram Ordering System - A method for providing remote ordering of products and configuring of individualized shelf configurations on a computer network, where the method comprises the steps of presenting an adjustable shelving plan having a shelving space; presenting a list of products or groups of products wherein each product or group of products has a cost; allowing a customer to adjust the shelving plan to reflect the customer's shelf space; allowing the customer to place products or groups of products on empty space in the shelving plan; showing the shelving plan with the products or groups of products placed on the shelving plan and showing the remaining empty space on the shelving plan; calculating the cost of the products or groups of products on the shelving plan; allowing the customer to order a set of products on the shelving plan; and receiving an order for the set of products on the shelving plan.08-26-2010

William Hein, Sheridan, WY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080282573Tilting microwave dryer and heater - Embodiments of a microwave dryer are disclosed which may be used to dry or heat materials such a sewage sludge. The microwave dryer uses a reciprocating ram to push the material through a loading section and into a treatment section where the material is subjected to microwaves to drive of liquid content. The material is then pushed into an unloading section where it is removed from the microwave dryer. The dryer may be tilted to adjust the rate of flow of material through the dryer. Air nozzles on the bottom of the dryer direct air such that air flow through the nozzles may also be used to adjust the flow rate of material.11-20-2008

William Hein, Glenmore, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100154002SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING TELEVISION PROGRAM DATA - A system for collecting program data from television systems is provided. The program data is collected at a main facility that distributes the program data to television distribution facilities for use in passive or interactive electronic television program guides. The system allows personnel at television station office computers to access a database of program data maintained at the main facility and to construct program schedules electronically using this database. The system error checks the program schedules in real time as they are constructed. The system allows reports, such as ad trafficking reports for use by television station personnel, to be generated based on the program schedule of a given television system.06-17-2010
20120017243INTERACTIVE TELEVISION PROGRAM GUIDE WITH PASSIVE CONTENT - A hybrid passive-interactive program guide is generated by combining the features of an interactive program guide with the passive video portion of a passive program guide. The interactive guide may replace passive listings with interactive listings, replace passive features with interactive features, provide supplemental advertisements, or replace passive tagging information with interactive tagging information. Users may be provided with an opportunity to purchase a program or product being advertised, to view listings for segments aired in the video portion of the passive guide, to schedule reminders for listings or video segments that are displayed by the passive guide, or to schedule video segments and related information for recording.01-19-2012

Patent applications by William Hein, Glenmore, PA US

William A. Hein, Manhattan Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100182786HYBRID HID/LED REFLECTOR - A lighting fixture having a first light source and a second light source contained within a single housing. In a first embodiment the first light source is an LED lighting source and the second light source is an HID lighting source within a common housing is disclosed. Each lighting source includes its own reflector assembly, and the reflector assemblies can be side by side. Alternatively, an induction lighting source can be substituted for the LED or HID light source. The lighting fixture is suited for outdoor lighting or indoor lighting, where each lighting source can operate independent of the other lighting source.07-22-2010