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Arthur Thomas Henry, Dublin IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120022398BIOPSY DEVICE - A mechanism for sequentially loading and unloading a biopsy instrument includes a first wheel operatively connected with a cannula, the first wheel being rotatably mounted upon an axle such that the axle urges rotation of the first wheel in a first direction to transfer the cannula and the first wheel to a loaded position, the first wheel being configured for selective rotation with respect to the axle in a second direction to transfer the cannula and the first wheel to an unloaded position. A second wheel is operatively connected with a stylet, the second wheel being configured to be rotated by the axle in the first direction when the first wheel is in the loaded position, the second wheel configured for rotation relative to the axle to transfer the stylet and second wheel from the loaded to unloaded position. The second wheel is operatively engaged with the first wheel to allow partial rotation of the second wheel in the second direction with respect to the first wheel and urging similar rotation of the first wheel in the second direction after at least some duration of relative rotation of the second wheel with respect to the second wheel.01-26-2012

Bonnie Gail Henry, Amesbury, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120198387Floral Arrangement Tool and Method - A computer-implemented method and tool for creating a virtual floral arrangement includes at least one electronic floral template, a flower type set associated with the floral template, the flower type set including one or more flower types, and a parameter set associated with at least one of the floral template and flower types, the parameter set including at least one randomizable parameter. A graphical user interface is configured to display the floral template and flower type set to the user, while also permitting the user to select from among the flower types for display. A flower randomizer is configured to randomize the randomizable parameter, to generate variations in appearance of the displayed flower type, so that a draft arrangement is created and displayed, which includes the template, the selected flower type and the randomized parameter.08-02-2012

Christophe Henry, Muenchen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090012074Arylsulfonylmethyl or arylsulfonamide substituted aromatic compounds suitable for treating disorders that respond to modulation of the Dopamine D3 receptor - The present invention relates to aromatic compounds of the formula I01-08-2009

Christophe Henry, Munchen DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110160176HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS SUITABLE FOR TREATING DISORDERS THAT RESPOND TO MODULATION OF THE DOPAMINE D3 RECEPTOR - The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; G is CH06-30-2011

Christopher Arthur Henry, Hastings NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100294320Removing undesirable material from grapes - A method of removing undesirable material from grapes comprising the steps of: 11-25-2010

Coulter C. Henry, Marietta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120329496Apparatus and Methods for Communicating Text Messages Using Multiple Communication Modes - An apparatus and methods for communicating text messages to the recipients' communication devices utilizes multiple communication modes, including, but not limited to, network-based and non-network based communication modes or methods. Generally, the network-based communication mode utilizes a messaging communication network to communicate text messages over relatively large distances and the non-network-based communication mode utilizes a proximity communication transport mechanism to communicate text messages over relatively small distances. The non-network communication transport mechanism includes, for example, the Bluetooth proximity communication transport mechanism and/or the unlicensed free radio spectrum. The apparatus is operable in either of the communication modes or in an auto-select communication mode in which the apparatus initially attempts to communicate text messages via a proximity communication transport mechanism and if unsuccessful, subsequently communicates text messages via a messaging communication network. The apparatus is configurable to operate in any of the communication modes.12-27-2012

Darren Sean Henry, Hayden, ID US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120312566Portable Apparatus for Generating Foam - This invention is directed to a portable foaming apparatus for a handheld fire suppression system having a container holding a foaming agent, water and a pressurized gas, a foam generating assembly having a snorkel, a gas re-directional opening defined in the foam generating assembly allowing gas to enter the re-directional opening from the container; a nozzle in fluid communication with the gas re-directional opening and included in the foam generating assembly downstream of the snorkel so that gas entering the re-directional opening is inserted in the foam generating assembly downstream the snorkel; and, an outlet defined in the housing ejecting foam produced from the foaming agent and the gas when a foam nozzle attached to the foam generating assembly is actuated.12-13-2012

Daven Lee Henry, Saint Petersburg, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120247128Can cooling device - A can cooling device that includes a beverage can insulating sleeve, a cylindrical flexible bellows attached to the bottom of the sleeve and a bottom plate. A chemically activated cooling cartridge resides within the flexible bellows A cartridge push plate and compression spring reside within the bellows directly under the cooling cartridge. The cooling cartridge includes an outer flexible enclosure that houses a powder, an inner flexible enclosure containing a liquid, and a rigid plate with upwardly directed attached prongs. When a user presses down on the beverage can, the cooling cartridge is compressed causing the upwardly directed prongs to impale the liquid holding flexible inner enclosure and causing the liquid to mix with the powder causing an endothermic cooling reaction causing the beverage can inside the insulating sleeve to be cooled in relation to the surrounding outside temperature.10-04-2012

David Henry, Platte City, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120142229Electrical Connector With Embedded Shell Layer - An electrical connector and method of forming the same are provided, where the method can include affixing at least one layer to a core such that the layer is isomorphic to at least a portion of on an external surface of the core, press fitting the core with the layer into a socket cavity in a socket body, and removing the core from the socket cavity while leaving at least a portion of the layer so that the layer forms a shell layer affixed to an internal surface of the socket cavity. The method can further include inserting at least one plunger and a biasing device into a shell cavity so that a tail of the plunger is slidably received in the shell cavity and the biasing device biases a tip of the plunger away from an internal surface of the shell cavity.06-07-2012

Didier Henry, Lustenau AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090268282APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE PULLING-MEANS TENSION IN A PULLING MEANS DRIVE, AND MICROSCOPE HAVING A PULLING-MEANS DRIVE - An apparatus for adjusting a tension of a pulling device in a pulling-device drive includes a body and a lever arm. The pulling-device drive includes first and second shafts and the pulling device loops around the first and second shafts. The body includes a receptacle adapted to interact with the first shaft and a support point adapted to rotatably dispose the body about an axis of rotation. The lever arm extends from the body so that a spacing between the first and second shafts is modifiable by action of a force on the lever arm.10-29-2009
20110199675System for Guiding Optical Elements - The present invention relates to a system for guiding optical elements, in particular lenses, along an optical axis of a microscope, in particular a stereomicroscope, or of a macroscope, said guide system including at least one guide rod (08-18-2011
20120200905TRANSILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR A MICROSCOPE - A transillumination device (08-09-2012

Patent applications by Didier Henry, Lustenau AT

Herve Henry, Rotterdam NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110137053PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ETHYLENE OXIDE - The present invention provides a process for producing ethylene oxide, comprising: 06-09-2011
20110137095PROCESS FOR PRODUCING OLEFINS - The present invention provides a process for producing olefins, comprising: 06-09-2011

James E. Henry, Baton Rouge, LA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130101548Whey Protein Isolate Hydrogels and Their Uses - A biodegradable hydrogel has been made based on high concentrations of whey protein isolate (WP1). WP1 gels of different compositions were fabricated by thermally inducing gelation of high-concentration suspensions of protein, and characterized for compressive strength and modulus, hydration swelling and drying properties, mechanical behavior change due to polysaccharide additives, and intrinsic pore network structure. The gels were shown to be compatible with bone cells and could be used as bone tissue scaffolds. In addition, WP1 fibers were produced by electrospinning. Several additives could be incorporated into the WPI gels, including structural additives, growth factors, amino acids, etc. The WP1 hydrogels can be made with glycerol to increase flexibility and stability. The hydrogels could be used for tissue regeneration, food protection, controlled-release applications (including drug encapsulation, dietary supplement release, attractant release in lures, nutrient release to plants (fertilizers), column packing for compound separation, and membrane development.04-25-2013

Jean-Baptiste Henry, Melesse CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080256232Service Discovery Aggregation Method In a Local Area Network and Device Implementing the Method - The invention enables a standard client according to the DVB-IPI phase 10-16-2008

Jerome Henry, Castlebar IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100185229VASCULAR FILTER DEVICE - A vascular filter device (07-22-2010
20100185230 VASCULAR FILTER DEVICE - A vascular filter device comprises a support; and a filter comprising one or more filter elements configured to capture thrombus passing through a blood vessel. A holder holds the filter in a closed filtering state and releases to convert the filter to an open state after a period of time. The filter is adapted to retain thrombus after said conversion. In one case the filter elements are arranged to remain in a closed state after release by the holder, because they are blocked by a retained clot from opening fully, and the filter elements are biased to the open state with a bias level which is counter balanced by force exerted by a retained clot under action of blood flow.07-22-2010

John Henry, Limerick IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130023885Unidirectional Plunger Device For Syringe - A unidirectional plunger device for a syringe includes a base member and a ratchet mechanism. The base member is configured to attach to the proximal end of the syringe body such that the ratchet mechanism engages the plunger of the syringe. The ratchet mechanism may include a pawl configured to engage teeth on a plunger rod of the plunger. The ratchet mechanism is desirably configured to permit distal movement of the plunger while resisting proximal movement of the plunger. The unidirectional plunger device may be a retrofit that can be attached to (e.g., clipped onto) an existing syringe design. The device may be used in conjunction with a two-barrel syringe for dispensing a two-part curable composition, such as calcium phosphate bone cement or epoxy resin.01-24-2013

John Henry, Glencar IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110208349 ELECTRONIC POINT OF SALES VENDING CONTROL APPARATUS - An electronic point of sales (EPOS) vending control apparatus for connecting different types of electronic point of sales (EPOS) systems with different types of vending machines is disclosed. The apparatus provides means for ensuring that the signals carrying control instructions for each EPOS system and vending machine connected to the control apparatus are in an appropriate format. The invention also ensures that one person is fully accountable for all vends originating from a particular EPOS system to provide one point of access and includes a verifiable audit trail. Each vend operation is recorded against a single authenticated operator.08-25-2011

Karlheinz Henry, Sinzheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120111849STEAMER DEVICE - A steam cooking appliance apparatus includes a muffle unit which at least partially bounds a cooking chamber. The muffle unit has a muffle element which forms a boundary surface of the cooking chamber in at least one operating state. The boundary surface of the cooking chamber has a cooking fat adhesion which is lower than a cooking fat adhesion of stainless steel. At least one cleaning unit is provided for cleaning at least part of the muffle unit.05-10-2012

Kent D. Henry, Laramie, WY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120133932METHODS FOR EMPLOYING STROBOSCOPIC SIGNAL AMPLIFICATION AND SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY FOR ENHANCED TRACE CHEMICAL DETECTION - In one embodiment, a method and system is provided for detecting target materials using a combination of stroboscopic signal amplification and Raman spectroscopy techniques.05-31-2012

Kimberly M. Henry, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120171918FLAME RESISTANT FABRIC WITH TRACING YARNS - A flame resistant fabric with tracing yarns includes a flame resistant fabric with a first non-tracing yarn, and a second tracing yarn. The first non-tracing yarn and/or the second tracing yarn include flame resistant fibers being selected from the group consisting of inherently flame resistant fibers and treated fibers. When the flame resistant fabric is exposed to heat, flames, long-term excessive UV light, or the like, the first non-tracing yarn is adapted to hold its color and the second tracing yarn is adapted to change colors.07-05-2012

Manuel Henry, Biberach An Der Riss DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120264729CO-CRYSTALS AND SALTS OF CCR3-INHIBITORS - This invention relates to co-crystals and salts of CCR3 inhibitors of formula 1,10-18-2012

Markus Henry, Koeln DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100176294MASS SPECTROMETER ARRANGEMENT - The invention refers to a mass spectrometer arrangement (07-15-2010
20100187415TURBOMOLECULAR PUMP - A turbomolecular pump (07-29-2010
20110081231PUMP BEARING ARRANGEMENT - A pump bearing arrangement, suitable particularly for rapidly rotating pumps such as turbomolecular pumps, comprises a pump rotor (04-07-2011
20110123328VACUUM PUMP - A vacuum pump, particularly a turbomolecular pump or multi-inlet pump, comprises a rotor shaft (05-26-2011
20110135506MULTI-STAGE VACUUM PUMP - A multi-stage vacuum pump includes a plurality of rotor elements (06-09-2011
20110150629STATOR-ROTOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A VACUUM PUMP AND VACUUM PUMP - A stator-rotor arrangement for a vacuum pump, in particular for a turbomolecular pump, includes a plurality of stator disks (06-23-2011
20110255999USE OF A ROLLING-ELEMENT BEARING FOR BEARING ROTATING COMPONENTS IN VACUUM DEVICES AND VACUUM DEVICE - A rolling-element bearing for bearing rotating components in vacuum devices includes a plurality of rolling elements (10-20-2011
20110311348MULTI-INLET VACUUM PUMP - A multi-inlet vacuum pump includes a first pump device (12-22-2011
20120087776MULTI-INLET VACUUM PUMP - A multi-inlet vacuum pump has a first pump device (04-12-2012

Patent applications by Markus Henry, Koeln DE

Nathalie Solange Jeanne Yvette Henry, Ottignies BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100240861ESTERIFICATION PROCESS OF POLYOLS WITH TERTIARY ALKYL SUBSTITUTED ACIDS - A process to prepare polyol esters from tertiary alkyl acid with reduced homo-polymerisation of the polyols. The ester polyol can be used in the synthesis of further polyester resins for coating or structural/composite or lube oil applications.09-23-2010

Nathalie Solange Jeanne Yvette Henry, Louvain-La-Neuve BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080312385Esterification Process of Polyols With Tertiary Alkyl Substituted Acids - A process to prepare polyol esters from tertiary alkyl acid with reduced homo-polymerisation of the polyols. The ester polyol can be used in the synthesis of further polyester resins for coating or structural/composite or lube oil applications.12-18-2008

Olivier Henry, Nil-St-Vincent BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130085094CLEANING COMPOSITION WITH IMPROVED STAIN REMOVAL - The invention relates to a cleaning composition with improved stain removal. The alkaline composition contains a hydrolysable dispersing polymer which is selected from carboxylated fructans and one or more biodegradable aminocarboxylate chelating agents.04-04-2013

Philip Henry, Biel/bienne CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090198284Hybrid plate system and method - A bone plate system is disclosed which includes a bone plate having at least one plate hole, at least one pin adapted to be disposed in the at least one plate hole, and a polymer component disposed between the at least one pin and the bone plate. The polymer component includes a polymer that may be melted through the application of ultrasonic energy. The at least one pin is constructed of a material that will not melt under such application of ultrasonic energy. The re-solidified polymer component creates a bond between the at least one pin and the bone plate to provide a more rigid and secure mating therebetween, and to at least substantially prevent backout of the at least one pin with respect to the bone plate. A method of implanting the bone plate system is also disclosed.08-06-2009
20130053899BONE PLATE WITH HOOK PORTION - A bone plate for fixing bone fragments to bone is provided. The bone plate comprises an elongated body portion as well as a hook portion. The elongated body portion comprises an attachment opening configured to receive an attachment element for attaching the bone plate to bone. The hook portion extends from an end of the body portion and comprises one or more hooks configured to grasp a bone fragment. Additionally, at least one guiding opening is provided in the hook portion to receive an elongated guiding member for guiding the bone plate towards the bone fragment.02-28-2013

Pierre Henry, Cologne DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100293827INSTRUMENT-DISPLAY WITH A TRANSPARENT APPLIQUE OVER A DISPLAY - The present invention relates to a vehicle-display with a carrier-layer.11-25-2010

Richard A. Henry, Decatur, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130020320PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FOR PRESSURIZED CONTAINER - A pressure relief device of domed construction for venting an internally pressurized container. The pressure release device includes a coined pressure vent and is characterized by a relatively high venting pressure in combination with a failure pressure in the absence of venting which is higher than the intended venting pressure. The pressure relief device includes a sloped sidewall having an outer annular segment and a sloped annular intermediate segment. The sloped annular intermediate segment has a width dimension greater than the width dimension of the outer annular segment. A circular central plateau defines a flat dome top. The circular central plateau has a center point with an arc shaped coin line extending about an arc with the apex of the arc positioned at the center point of the circular central plateau.01-24-2013

Robert Henry, Huntsville, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120190802POLYIMIDE POLYMER FROM NON-STOICHIOMETRIC COMPONENTS - A process for adjusting polyimide polymer properties includes combining monomers in a reaction mass to form a polyimide precursor. A property modifying moiety which is covalently bonded to an amine is then added to the reaction mass, and the reaction between the amine bonded to the property modifying moiety and the polyimide precursor is arrested before equilibrium. The polyimide precursor is imidized to form a polyimide polymer prior to equilibrium. The property modifying moiety can be evenly dispersed in the resulting polyimide polymer07-26-2012

Stephen Henry, Auckland NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100203637Fluorescent cell markers - The preparation and use of fluorescent cell markers of the structure F—S08-12-2010
20110213134Synthetic membrane anchors - The invention relates to synthetic molecules that spontaneously and stably incorporate into lipid by-layers, including cell membranes. Particularly, although not exclusively, the invention relates to the use of these molecules as synthetic membrane anchors or synthetic molecule constructs to effect qualitative and quantitative changes in the expression of cell surface antigens.09-01-2011
20130018195FLUORESCENT CELL MARKERS - The preparation and use of fluorescent cell markers of the structure F—S01-17-2013

Patent applications by Stephen Henry, Auckland NZ

Stephen Michael Henry, Auckland NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100227402Cell Surface Coating with Hyaluronic Acid Oligomer Derivative - A method of localising reproduction assisting hyaluronic acid to reproductive cells surfaces by covalently linking it to lipids is disclosed.09-09-2010
20110229511METHOD OF MODIFYING THE IMMUNE RESPONSE - Methods of neutralising circulating antibody and mitigating the risk of clinically significant adverse responses to incompatible transfusions and transplantations are described. The methods comprise the administration to the subject of dispersible antigen-lipid constructs.09-22-2011
20110312005Enzymatic modification of cell-surface H antigen by glycosyltransferases - This invention relates to cells with modified blood group antigen expression. In particular, the invention relates to cells for use in haematology, immunohaemotology and immunology assays as serology controls.12-22-2011
20120277172CARBOHYDRATE-LIPID CONSTRUCTS AND THEIR USE IN PREVENTING OR TREATING VIRAL INFECTION - The invention relates to selected carbohydrate-lipid constructs and their use as mimics of ligands for receptors expressed by a virus. In particular, the invention relates to the use of selected carbohydrate-lipid constructs in methods of inhibiting virus infection and/or promoting clearance of virus from infected subjects. Carbohydrate-lipid constructs selected for use in these methods where the virus is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are provided.11-01-2012
20120277416CELL SURFACE COATING WITH HYALURONIC ACID OLIGOMER DERIVATIVE - A method of localising reproduction assisting hyaluronic acid to reproductive cell surfaces by covalently linking it to lipids is disclosed.11-01-2012

Patent applications by Stephen Michael Henry, Auckland NZ

Stephen Micheal Henry, Auckland NZ

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100184723CARBOHYDRATE-LIPID CONSTRUCTS AND THEIR USE IN PREVENTING OR TREATING VIRAL INFECTION - The invention relates to selected carbohydrate-lipid constructs and their use as mimics of ligands for receptors expressed by virus. In particular, the invention relates to the use of selected carbohydrate-lipid constructs in methods of inhibiting virus infection and/or promoting clearance of virus from infected subjects. Carbohydrate-lipid constructs selected for use in these methods where the virus is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are provided.07-22-2010
20110171666PEPTIDE-LIPID CONSTRUCTS AND THEIR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS - Peptide-lipid constructs of the structure L-S—F are disclosed, where F is a peptide, S is a spacer covalently linking F to L via an oligomer of ethylene glycol, and L is a diacyl- or dialkyl-glycerolipid (including glycerophospholipids). The spacer ideally has 6 to 14 ethylene glycol repeats, corresponding to PEG with a molecular weight of approximately 250 to 600. Also disclosed is a method of detecting reactive antibodies in serum by contacting serum with cells modified to incorporate a peptide-lipid construct, where the peptide is an epitope of the antibody, and determining the degree of aggluthination of the cells.07-14-2011
20120021430FUNCTIONAL LIPID CONSTRUCTS - The invention relates to methods for effecting qualitative and quantitative changes in the functional moieties expressed at the surface of cells and multi-cellular structures, and functional lipid constructs for use in such methods. In particular, the invention relates to functional lipid constructs and their use in diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including serodiagnosis, where the functional moiety is a carbohydrate, peptide, chemically reactive group, conjugator or fluorophore.01-26-2012
20120184461PRINTING OF FSL CONSTRUCTS - Methods of manufacturing cards, strips and multiwell plates for use in diagnostic assays are described. The methods employ the use of synthetic constructs of the generic structure F-S-L (where F is an antigen for a reactive antibody, S is a spacer covalently linking F to L, and L is a lipid) as “ink” in inkjet printers. The cards, strips and multiwell plates provide a number of advantages including efficiency of manufacture and improved accuracy in determining and recording assay results.07-19-2012

Patent applications by Stephen Micheal Henry, Auckland NZ

Steve L. Henry, Taipei City TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100318103Integrated double clips applier with division device for clamping clips - The present invention relates to a clip applier for clipping and dividing blood vessels, including: a handle; a first jaw unit; and a second jaw unit. The clip applier of the present invention can bring up two ligating clips at the same time with the first jaw unit and the second jaw unit, whereas the two clamping positions of the blood vessel can be clamped with the ligating clips simultaneously by the clip applier of the present invention in a single step, and thus the operating steps can be simplified, and the time involved with the surgical operation can be shortened.12-16-2010
20110218554Automatic clip applier for clamping two ligating clips simultaneously - An automatic clip applier for clamping ligating clips is disclosed, which includes: a handling unit, and two clamping means laminating with each other and connecting to the handling unit. Each clamping means respectively contains: a jaw unit containing a clipping portion to clamp a ligating clip; a magazine unit for storing plural ligating clip; a feeding unit for translating the endmost ligating clip from the magazine unit to the clipping portion of the jaw unit; and a dispensing unit for serially translating the endmost ligating clip to the end of the feeding unit. Accordingly, the automatic clip applier provided by the present invention can be used for clamping two ends of a vessel simultaneously, and the step of taking ligating clips can also be omitted. Hence, the surgical procedure can be simplified and the surgical time can be shortened by use of the automatic clip applier of the present invention.09-08-2011

Syril Sudhan Henry, Chennai IN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090264643Process for The Preparation of Beta-Lactam Antibiotic - The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of Meropenem of formula (I) in sterile form and also provides an improved process for the preparation of compound of formula (V), which is an important intermediate in the synthesis of Meropenem.10-22-2009
20120095210PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BETA-LACTAM ANTIBIOTIC - The present invention provides a novel process for the preparation of the meropenem trihydrate of formula (I).04-19-2012

Timothy N. Henry, Marcellus, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120279080Turbulence Bar Assembly - A turbulence bar assembly for a cylinder that extends in an axial direction includes a plurality of bars that extend in the axial direction and at least one hoop. The at least one hoop has one or more hoop segments that are connected to the plurality of bars and one or more couplers that are in engagement with the one or more hoop segments to expand and contract a radial dimension of the at least one hoop in response to movement of an adjustment block in the axial direction.11-08-2012

Todd R. Henry, Waxhaw, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120303409Enterprise Opportunity Assessment - In some embodiments, a market assessment system comprises a market opportunity engine, a market capture engine, a comparison engine, and an attainability engine. The market opportunity engine is operable to provide an opportunity measurement for each market of a plurality of markets. The market capture engine operable to provide an actual capture measurement for each market of the plurality of markets. The actual capture measurement indicates an amount of the product actually provided by the enterprise within each market. The comparison engine operable to compare a first market of the plurality of markets to one or more different markets of the plurality of markets to determine one or more comparable markets. The attainability engine operable to calculate an attainable opportunity measurement for the first market based on the actual capture measurement and the opportunity measurement for each of the one or more comparable markets.11-29-2012

Zachary A. Henry, Corryton, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120125270Method and Apparatus for Controlling an Electric Motor and an Internal Combustion Engine - Method and apparatus for controlling an electric motor employing an electrolysis subassembly connected in an electrical circuit which includes the electric motor. While controlling the throughput of electrical current through the electrolysis subassembly, a fuel gas useful for fueling an internal combustion engine is simultaneously generated. The invention includes a novel electrolyte utilizing novel electrode structure and mode of operation.05-24-2012