Herman, US

Ardon Herman, Minnewaukan, ND US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183483	Crop lifter pans - A seed pan apparatus for attachment to a cutting header hang a knife and cooperating knife guards mounted along a lower front edge thereof includes a seed pan adapted at a front portion thereof for attachment to the cutting header such that when attached to the cutting header, the seed pan extends upward and rearward from a guard finger of a knife guard over the knife to a rear end thereof located rearward of the knife. Side walls extend upward from side edges of the seed pan, and right and left side edges of the seed pan diverge from a front end thereof to the rear end thereof such that the rear end of the seed pan is wider than the front end thereof.	07-23-2009
20110138764	Crop lifter pans - A seed pan apparatus for attachment to a cutting header having a knife and cooperating knife guards mounted along a lower front edge thereof includes a seed pan adapted at a front portion thereof for attachment to a guard finger such that when attached, the seed pan extends upward and rearward from a front portion of the seed pan forward of the guard finger over the guard finger and knife to a rear end thereof located rearward of the knife. Side walls extend upward from side edges of the seed pan, and side edges of the seed pan diverge from a front end to the rear end. The seed pan is configured such that when the seed pan is attached to the guard finger, side edges of the seed pan are located between the attached guard finger and an adjacent guard finger on each side.	06-16-2011

Bradley D. Herman, Cary, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090007048	DESIGN STRUCTURE FOR A COMPUTER MEMORY SYSTEM WITH A SHARED MEMORY MODULE JUNCTION CONNECTOR - A design structure embodied in a machine readable storage medium for designing, manufacturing, and/or testing a memory module system and DIMM connector is provided. A DIMM connector includes a plurality of DIMM sockets for receiving a corresponding plurality of DIMMs in a radially oriented, angularly spaced orientation. The DIMM sockets are connected in parallel at a memory module junction so that socket terminals of each DIMM socket are joined to the same relative terminal of all the other DIMM sockets along electronic pathways of substantially equal length. A memory controller selectively communicates with the DIMMs via the DIMM junction. By virtue of the improved topology, impedance within the DIMM connector may be better matched to minimize reflections and improve signal quality.	01-01-2009

Bradley D. Herman, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110303445	Printed Circuit Board With Reduced Dielectric Loss - A printed circuit board (‘PCB’) with reduced dielectric loss, including conductive traces disposed upon layers of dielectric material, the layers of dielectric material including core layers and prepreg layers, one or more of the layers of dielectric material including pockets of air that reduce an overall relative dielectric constant of the PCB.	12-15-2011

Cari C. Herman, Ham Lake, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110313485	GUIDED PROGRAMMING WITH FEEDBACK - Techniques that involve generating test stimulation programs based upon specific patient feedback to guide the programming process for stimulation therapy are described. The patient describes positive effects and adverse effects of the test stimulation by listing and/or rating specific types of effects, both positive and adverse, and the location of each effect. In this manner, a programming device, i.e. a programmer, uses the feedback to generate subsequent test stimulation programs. Initially, programs with unipolar electrode configurations are tested, but the programmer may generate bipolar electrode configurations to test if the patient rates the unipolar electrode combinations poorly. After the stimulation programs are tested and rated, the programmer sorts the tested programs based upon the feedback and presents the tested programs to the user. The user selects the best tested program to use for chronic stimulation therapy. Additionally, the patient may utilize the guided programming technique for continued therapy optimization.	12-22-2011

Christopher S. Herman, Glendale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080285250	PACKAGING ASSEMBLY FOR AN OPTICAL CHIP IN A GYROSCOPIC UNIT - A structural packaging assembly to support a multi-function optic chip or the like is mountable in a gyroscopic unit. An example assembly includes a housing mounted to a mounting plate. The chip is located in the housing, which in turn is coupled to a mounting plate. The housing may have a prescribed section modulus capable of sufficiently withstanding applied vibrations within a predefined vibrational range, such as a vibrational range at or below about 3500 Hz. The structural packaging assembly utilizes a mounting system with mounting feet that clamp to dowels, which in turn have been press fit into the mounting plate. In one embodiment, the mounting feet take the form of “C” clamp mechanisms, which after being clamped to the dowels, allow for resonance dampening between the housing and the mounting plate.	11-20-2008

Cliff J. Herman, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100092564	Composition of and Method for Preparing Orally Disintegrating Tablets - An improved orally dissolving tablet (ODT) and method of manufacture is provided. The improved ODT disclosed herein are prepared by direct compression of a mixture of pharmaceutical excipients including at least one water-insoluble hydrophobic inorganic salt in combination with at least one water-insoluble inorganic salt with less hydrophobicity compared to the water-insoluble hydrophobic inorganic salt component. These components may be formed into granules, and may include other commonly used excipients. In an illustrative embodiment, the granules are formed into tablets by direct compression, optionally using a lubricant. The fast disintegrating tablets prepared using these components exhibit desirable performance properties such as sufficient hardness, low friability, quick disintegration time and good mouth-feel when compared to conventional ODT. A further advantage is that the improved ODT may be manufactured using commonly available manufacturing equipment for granulation, blending and tableting.	04-15-2010
20100166864	MATRIX-BASED PULSE RELEASE PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION - The present invention relates to an oral pulse release pharmaceutical composition, which comprises a polymer matrix core, wherein at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient is distributed within the core and on the outer surface of the core. Amphetamine salts, among a number of other pharmaceutically active ingredients, can be formulated as a pharmaceutical composition described herein. The present invention also provides a method for preparing an immediate release component on a solid pharmaceutical formulation.	07-01-2010

Craig Herman, Mason City, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100003325	COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF WARTS - Provided is a composition comprising 5-FU and salicylic acid. This composition is useful as a treatment for warts. As opposed to conventional compositions and methods, this composition need only be applied once a day. Also provided are methods for the preparation and use of the composition for treatment of warts.	01-07-2010
20100190810	COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF WARTS - Provided is a composition comprising 5-FU and salicylic acid. This composition is useful as a treatment for warts. As opposed to conventional compositions and methods, this composition need only be applied once a day. Also provided are methods for the preparation and use of the composition for treatment of warts.	07-29-2010

Dale A. Herman, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090222807	Updating Firmware in a Display Device Using a Serial Bus - Updating firmware of a display device. The display device may include a display screen and a video interface for receiving video signals from a host system and providing the video signals for display on the display screen. The display device may include a memory that stores program instructions for controlling operation of the display device. The display device may include a serial bus interface (e.g., a USB interface), which may receive signals from a host computer for updating the program instructions in the memory. A serial bus to first protocol bridge may receive the serial bus signals from the serial bus interface and convert the serial bus signals to signals of the first protocol. A display controller may update the program instructions in the memory of the display in response to the signals of the first protocol.	09-03-2009

David L. Herman, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090061522	Automated Protein Analyzer - A direct rapid automated protein analyzer is disclosed. The protein analyzer includes means for reducing protein samples to small particles, a reaction vessel in material transfer communication with the homogenizer, a reservoir for binding dye composition in fluid communication with the reaction vessel, a metering pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and the reaction vessel for distributing discrete predetermined amounts of a binding dye composition to the reaction vessel, a filter in fluid communication with the reaction vessel for separating solids from filtrate after a dye binding reaction has taken place in the reaction vessel, and a calorimeter in fluid communication with the filter and the reaction vessel for measuring the absorbance of the filtrate from the reaction vessel and the filter. The rapid analyzer can be used in conjunction with a kit that includes a sample cup for mixing a protein sample with a dye-binding solution and a filter holder for being positioned in the sample cup. The filter holder includes a filter media and a depending spout below the filter media that reaches bottom portions of the cup when the filter media is positioned above the cup. The kit can also include dye concentrate solution.	03-05-2009
20090087917	AUTOMATED PROTEIN ANALYZER - A protein analysis instrument and method are disclosed. The method includes mixing a binding dye composition and a protein sample using a homogenizer, measuring a parameter selected from the group consisting of the speed of the homogenizer and the resistance of the mixture to the homogenizer, adjusting the speed of the homogenizer based upon the measured parameter, pumping unreacted dye composition from the mixture and to a calorimeter, and measuring the absorbance of the dye composition in the calorimeter. Aspects of the invention also include inserting a spout into a sample cup at a position where the spout opening is positioned to avoid foam and precipitate generated by the mixing step and above the bottom of the sample cup and thereafter pumping the dye composition from the mixture in the sample cup through the spout and to a colorimeter.	04-02-2009
20100290949	AUTOMATED PROTEIN ANALYZER - A protein analysis kit is disclosed. The kit includes a sample cup for mixing a protein sample with a dye-binding solution and a filter holder for being positioned in the sample cup. The filter holder includes a filter media and a depending spout below the filter media that reaches bottom portions of the cup when the filter media is positioned above the cup.	11-18-2010
20100291686	AUTOMATED PROTEIN ANALYZER - A dye binding method for protein analysis is disclosed. The method includes the steps of preparing an initial reference dye solution of unknown concentration from an initial reference dye concentrate and creating an electronic signal based upon the absorbance of the initial reference dye solution. Thereafter, an electronic signal is created based upon the absorbance of a dye filtrate solution prepared from the initial reference dye solution and an initial protein sample. The absorbance signals from the reference dye solution and the dye filtrate solution are sent to a processor that compares the respective absorbances and calculates the protein content of the protein sample based upon the difference between the absorbances. An electronic signal is created based upon the absorbance of a successive dye filtrate solution prepared from the reference dye solution and a successive protein sample, and the absorbance signal from the successive sample dye filtrate solution is sent to the processor to calculate the protein content of the successive sample based upon the difference between the absorbance of the initial reference dye solution and the absorbance of the successive dye filtrate solution.	11-18-2010
20110036705	PRESSURE STEPPED MICROWAVE ASSISTED DIGESTION - An instrument and method for high pressure microwave assisted chemistry are disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying microwave radiation to a sample in a sealed vessel while measuring the temperature of the sample and measuring the pressure generated inside the vessel and until the measured pressure reaches a designated set point, opening the vessel to release gases until the pressure inside the vessel reaches a lower designated set point, closing the vessel, and repeating the steps of opening the vessel at designated pressure set points and closing the vessel at designated pressure set points to the sample until the sample reaction reaches a designated high temperature. The designated set points can controllably differ from one another as the reaction proceeds. Microwave energy can be applied continuously or intermittently during the opening and closing steps. The apparatus includes a microwave cavity, a microwave transparent pressure resistant reaction vessel in the cavity, a cap on the reaction vessel, a pressure sensor for measuring pressure in the vessel, a temperature sensor, and means for opening and closing the cap at predetermined pressure set points measured by the pressure sensor to release pressure from the vessel.	02-17-2011
20120074136	Pressure Stepped Microwave Assisted Digestion - An instrument and method for high pressure microwave assisted chemistry are disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying microwave radiation to a sample in a sealed vessel while measuring the temperature and pressure generated inside the vessel and until the measured pressure reaches a designated set point, opening the vessel to release gases until the pressure inside the vessel reaches a lower set point, closing the vessel, and repeating the steps of opening the vessel at designated pressure set points and closing the vessel at designated pressure set points to the sample until the sample reaction reaches a designated high temperature. Microwave energy can be applied continuously or intermittently during the opening and closing steps. Among other items, the instrument includes pressure and temperature sensors and means for opening and closing the vessel at the set points.	03-29-2012

Patent applications by David L. Herman, Charlotte, NC US

David T. Herman, Aiken, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110011785	ROTARY FILTRATION SYSTEM - A rotary filtration apparatus for filtering a feed fluid into permeate is provided. The rotary filtration apparatus includes a container that has a feed fluid inlet. A shaft is at least partially disposed in the container and has a passageway for the transport of permeate. A disk stack made of a plurality of filtration disks is mounted onto the shaft so that rotation of the shaft causes rotation of the filtration disks. The filtration disks may be made of steel components and may be welded together. The shaft may penetrate a filtering section of the container at a single location. The rotary filtration apparatus may also incorporate a bellows seal to prevent leakage along the shaft, and an around the shaft union rotary joint to allow for removal of permeate. Various components of the rotary filtration apparatus may be removed as a single assembly.	01-20-2011
20110180417	Method to prevent sulfur accumulation in membrane electrode assembly - A method of operating a hybrid sulfur electrolyzer to generate hydrogen is provided that includes the steps of providing an anolyte with a concentration of sulfur dioxide, and applying a current. During steady state generation of hydrogen a plot of applied current density versus concentration of sulfur dioxide is below a boundary line. The boundary line may be linear and extend through the origin of the graph with a slope of 0.001 in which the current density is measured in mA/cm2 and the concentration of sulfur dioxide is measured in moles of sulfur dioxide per liter of anolyte.	07-28-2011

Diana L. Herman, Dow, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090276438	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DATA DICTIONARY - In accordance with one or more embodiments, a system for facilitating transfer of data and information over a network includes a database component for storing data and information related to a machine and at least one part thereof, a communication component adapted to communicate with a user via a user device over the network, and a processing component adapted to receive a request for data and information from the user over the network via the user device and process the request by retrieving data and information from the database component related to the machine or the at least one part thereof specified by the user passed with the request. The communication component is adapted to transfer the data and information related to the machine or the at least one part thereof from the database component to the user device for viewing by the user on the user device.	11-05-2009

Douglas W. Herman, Sammamish, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090317775	EDUCATIONAL INTERACTIVE GAMES - An educational interactive game of the invention includes a system for teaching financial skills to players, and in particular, children in the context of an interactive electronic game. Each player is initially provided a predetermined amount of periodic earned income, periodic expenses and a predetermined amount of cash on hand. These items are represented by corresponding indicia on an electronic display. An object of the game is for a player to generate passive income greater than the player's expenses by encountering game events that provide a player the opportunity to make financial choices to affect the desired outcome.	12-24-2009
20120149465	EDUCATIONAL INTERACTIVE GAMES - An educational interactive game of the invention includes a system for teaching financial skills to players, and in particular, children in the context of an interactive electronic game. Each player is initially provided a predetermined amount of periodic earned income, periodic expenses and a predetermined amount of cash on hand. These items are represented by corresponding indicia on an electronic display. An object of the game is for a player to generate passive income greater than the player's expenses by encountering game events that provide a player the opportunity to make financial choices to affect the desired outcome.	06-14-2012

Patent applications by Douglas W. Herman, Sammamish, WA US

Douglas W. Herman, Issaquah, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090282364	GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR MULTI-FRAME PRESENTATION - A computing device configured to execute computer code to generate a graphical user interface (GUI) for creating a multi-frame presentation is provided. The generated GUI may include a canvas pane configured to display a main frame and supporting frame icons representing a plurality of supporting frames of the presentation. The generated GUI may further include a connector tool operable within the canvas pane for creating a link between a source element and a target element, the source element being the main frame or an element of the main frame, the target element being a supporting frame or an element of a supporting frame, the link being defined by an associated linking script, the connector tool being operable to create the link via a click-and-drag action from the source element to the target element.	11-12-2009

Dwight Herman, Denison, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110092774	Laryngoscope blade - An improved blade for a laryngoscope having a handle, the blade having an elongated body having a central axis, and having a distal tip symmetric about the central axis and having any one of a variety of shapes, including having outer rounded lobes, being generally rectangular, or having a spoon shape; a downwardly convex arcuate central portion including a first flange and a second flange. Each flange has a distal flange tip and a proximal base, the first flange tip being a mirror image of the second flange about the central axis. The outer edge of the base of the first flange is convex and the outer edge of the base of the second flange is concave with respect to the central axis. A light attachment area is provided along the central axis with a bifurcated light. The improvement provides a pair of support structures extending coaxially on either side of a central groove.	04-21-2011

Edward Herman, New Haven, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110311512	Genetic Variants Underlying Human Cognition and Methods of Use Thereof as Diagnostic and Therapeutic Targets - Compositions and methods for the detection and treatment of neurological disorders, including ASD, are provided.	12-22-2011

Eliot M. Herman, Clayton, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100313307	PROTEIN PRODUCTION AND STORAGE IN PLANTS - A transgenic dicotyledonous plant having a deficiency of one or more plant seed storage proteins, further having a transgenic polynucleotide construct comprising an open reading frame operably linked to a storage protein promoter and an ER signal sequence. The polynucleotide construct encodes a protein product that can accumulate at high levels in the seed. Also provided are methods of producing a heterologous protein in a plant seed.	12-09-2010

Fred Herman, Gahanna, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110247134	SIDERAIL ACCESSORY MODULE - A siderail assembly comprises a siderail and a removable module. The siderail has a siderail body and a grip portion. The grip portion includes a grip and a grip opening located between the grip and the siderail body. The removable module is removably coupled to the siderail such that the removable module is positionable substantially within the grip opening. The removable module includes a gas blower configured to direct a flow of gas at least one of toward and away from a person-support apparatus.	10-13-2011
20110247135	SIDERAIL POWER COMMUNICATION INTERFACE - A siderail assembly for a person support apparatus comprises a siderail body, a grip portion, and a power communication device. The siderail body includes a front surface, a back surface, and a side surface extending between the front surface and the back surface. The side surface defines a perimeter of the siderail body. The grip portion includes a siderail opening through a portion of the siderail body. The grip opening has an upper grip opening portion that cooperates with the side surface to define a grip. The power communication device is configured to communicate power wirelessly to a device in communication therewith.	10-13-2011
20110248672	SIDERAIL ACCESSORY CHARGING SYSTEM - A charging system comprises an accessory module and a charging system. The accessory module includes a housing with a coupling portion and a power source. The coupling portion includes an engagement surface and a coupler configured to removably couple the accessory module to a person-support apparatus. The power source is positioned within the housing and includes a recharging assembly. The charging station includes a docking portion configured to receive the accessory module and a charging assembly configured to communicate power to the recharging assembly.	10-13-2011
20110283456	INGRESS/EGRESS ASSIST HANDLE - A person-support apparatus comprises a frame, an endboard, and a handle assembly. The endboard is coupled to the frame. The endboard includes a grip. The handle assembly is configured to be removably coupled to the endboard. The handle assembly includes a handle configured to rotate with respect to the endboard between a first position and a second position. The handle is configured to assist a person during at least one of ingress and egress from the person-support apparatus in the first position.	11-24-2011

Fred Herman, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110247137	Siderail Accessory Module - An apparatus comprises a housing and a communication system. The housing includes a front portion and a rear portion. The rear portion has an engagement surface and a coupler configured to cooperate with a portion of a person-support apparatus to removably couple the housing to the person-support apparatus. The communication system includes at least one communication device coupled to the housing. The communication device is configured to at least one of transmit and receive at least one of a data signal and a power signal to/from the person-support apparatus and an external device.	10-13-2011

Frederick Herman, Harrison, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110072579	Occupant Transfer Topper - One embodiment of a topper for a bed includes a liner assembly 40 having a top liner 42, a bottom liner 44 and a slip liner 70 underneath the bottom liner. The slip liner is of relatively lower friction than the top liner. An apron 62, with openings 76 therein, extends from the perimeter of the liners. Another embodiment includes a liner assembly having a top liner, a bottom liner and a slip liner underneath the bottom liner. The slip liner is of relatively lower friction than the top liner. Bridge straps 98, or 98′ having a working length of at least the width of a host mattress minus the arm length of a fifth percentile female extend from the liner assembly.	03-31-2011

Frederick J. Herman, Fort Worth, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100047549	Ballistic Material with Enhanced Polymer Matrix and Method for Production Thereof - A ballastic material is disclosed which contains a fibrous reinforcement; and a polymer matrix enhanced by multi-wall nanotubes, single-wall nanotubes and combinations of these. The fibrous reinforcement is impregnated with the enhanced polymer matrix.	02-25-2010

Patent applications by Frederick J. Herman, Fort Worth, TX US

Fred J. Herman, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110214234	MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY FOR HOSPITAL BED - A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a siderail coupled to the frame for movement between raised and lowered positions. The patient support apparatus has a display screen that, in one embodiment, is coupled to the siderail and in another embodiment is coupled to the frame with a flexible arm. The display screen displays a first graphical user interface when the display screen is positioned at a first position and a second graphical user interface when the display screen is positioned at a second position.	09-08-2011

George M. Herman, Ogdensburg, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090109021	SYSTEM FOR MONITORING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDING PREDICTIVE DIAGNOSTICS THEREFOR - A system monitors electrical equipment and provides predictive diagnostics therefor. The system includes sensors located at or about the electrical equipment. The sensors sense information pertaining to operation of the electrical equipment. A first processor is located at or about the electrical equipment and receives the sensed information from the sensors as first information. A first transceiver cooperates with the first processor to transmit the first information as transmitted information. A second processor is located remote from the electrical equipment. A second transceiver cooperates with the first transceiver to receive the transmitted information as second information and communicate the same to the second processor. The second processor provides a notification pertaining to an immediate inspection and/or maintenance of the electrical equipment, and set points operatively associated with the sensed information. The set points pertain to a number of potential alarms regarding operation of the electrical equipment.	04-30-2009

Gerald M. Herman, Fridley, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120215277	MODULAR MEDICAL DEVICE PROGRAMMER - A medical device programmer comprises a medical device module and a computer module. The medical device module comprises a telemetry module that wirelessly communicates with an implantable medical device (IMD) and a medical device module processor communicates with the IMD via the telemetry module. The computer module housing mates with the medical device module housing to form a congruent external surface of the programmer. The computer module comprises a user interface including a touchscreen that displays data received from the IMD and receives input from a user, a memory that stores selectable patient therapy parameters for the IMD, a computer module interface in electrical communication with the medical device module interface, and a computer module processor that communicates with the medical device module. The medical device module processor forwards communications between the computer module processor and the IMD via the medical device module interface and the telemetry module.	08-23-2012
20120215284	MEDICAL DEVICE PROGRAMMER WITH ADJUSTABLE KICKSTAND - A programmer for an implantable medical device includes an adjustable kickstand. In one example, the kickstand is configured to combine with the base to support the programmer in an upright position when the kickstand is fully-collapsed to support the programmer in a reclined position when the kickstand is fully-extended. Further, the programmer housing may include a fan grate that allows airflow from a cooling fan to pass through the programmer housing. The fan grate is positioned behind the kickstand when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position. The kickstand includes an aperture adjacent the fan grate when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position, the aperture allowing airflow from the cooling fan to pass through the fan grate when the kickstand is in the fully-collapsed position.	08-23-2012

Glen A. Herman, Olathe, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080243445	BRIDGE INFORMATION MODELING - Systems, methods, and computer-storage media are provided that allow data from different sources and aspects of bridge design and construction to be merged into a common bridge information model. The bridge information model may include geometric, structural, survey, and construction information associated with a bridge-development project. The bridge information model may be stored as data objects in a relational data structure. Each data object may represent a bridge structure element and include metadata and attributes describing the bridge structure element.	10-02-2008
20080255902	System asset management - Systems, methods, and computer-storage media of the present invention facilitate the management of assets of an engineered system. These management activities enable a user to understand various conditions surrounding identified system assets and provide tools for guiding decision making in terms of how prioritize projects for such assets. A user interface is also provided to display geospatially associated information relating to a selected portion of a system asset.	10-16-2008
20100241609	PRIORITIZING BRIDGES TO REPAIR BASED ON RISK - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed toward methods, systems, and computer-readable media for prioritizing bridge repairs using a risk-based analysis. An overall risk factor is generated for each of a plurality of bridges. The overall risk factor represents the probability of failure times the consequence on failure for the bridge. Repairs to bridges that pose a greater risk may be prioritized before repairs made to bridges posing a lower risk.	09-23-2010
20110063328	POSITIONING LABELS IN AN ENGINEERING DRAWING - A computer-readable media for performing a method for displaying information in an engineering drawing. Labels are connected to objects in an engineering drawing. The connections are governed by relationships based on calculations simulating particle interactions and collision avoidance. A change in the position of a first label or of the engineering drawing is indicated. A new location of a second label is calculated such that the relationships between the second label and the engineering drawing and between the first and second labels are maintained, and the second label does not overlap other labels or objects in the engineering drawing. The movement of the second label to the new location may be animated.	03-17-2011

Patent applications by Glen A. Herman, Olathe, KS US

Glen Arthur Herman, Olathe, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120260210	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING SECURITY RISKS - A user interface facilitates assessing security risks for linear corridors. The interface includes a navigation window presenting geospatial data for an area associated with a corridor. The interface also includes a navigation tool having a corridor indicator that provides a diagrammatic linear representation of the linear corridor, indicia along the corridor indicator that represent critical assets, and a corridor window superimposed on the corridor indicator that slides linearly along the corridor indicator. The portion of the corridor displayed in the interface corresponds to a location of the corridor window on the corridor indicator. The interface also includes an attributes area presenting information associated with the area presented in the navigation window. At least one of the navigation window and the attributes area is configured to present risk assessment information associated with the linear corridor.	10-11-2012

Gregory Herman, Camas, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090289250	System And Method For Manufacturing A Thin-film Device - A thin-film device includes a plurality of circuit components defining an operational region of the thin-film device, an unpatterned channel portion (	11-26-2009
20120012835	Metal Oxide Semiconductor Thin Film Transistors - A top gate and bottom gate thin film transistor (TFT) are provided with an associated fabrication method. The TFT is fabricated from a substrate, and an active metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) layer overlying the substrate. Source/drain (S/D) regions are formed in contact with the active MOS layer. A channel region is interposed between the S/D regions. The TFT includes a gate electrode, and a gate dielectric interposed between the channel region and the gate electrode. The active MOS layer may be ZnOx, InOx, GaOx, SnOx, or combinations of the above-mentioned materials. The active MOS layer also includes a primary dopant such as H, K, Sc, La, Mo, Bi, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Dy, or combinations of the above-mentioned dopants. The active MOS layer may also include a secondary dopant.	01-19-2012

Gregory Herman, Albany, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090032812	Microelectronic device - A microelectronic device includes a thin film transistor having an oxide semiconductor channel and an organic polymer passivation layer formed on the oxide semiconductor channel.	02-05-2009
20090035899	Microelectronic device - A thin film transistor is manufactured by a process including forming an oxide semiconductor channel, patterning the oxide semiconductor channel with a photolithographic process, and exposing the patterned oxide semiconductor channel to an oxygen containing plasma.	02-05-2009
20100044698	Semiconductor Film Composition - A semiconductor film composition includes an oxide semiconductor material. At least one polyatomic ion is incorporated into the oxide semiconductor material.	02-25-2010

Patent applications by Gregory Herman, Albany, OR US

Heath H. Herman, Tucker, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080264865	Methods and Compositions for Chromatography - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for separating and isolating target molecules. In particular, the present invention comprises devices, such as CCDs, that contain particles without the need for support structures. Chromatography separation techniques, including but not limited to, ion exchange, size separation, affinity chromatography, ion exclusion, ligand exchange, reversed phase and normal phase partitioning, are used in the CCD. Methods also include low, medium and high pressure liquid chromatography. Such methods can be used for analytical, semi-preparative processes, initial clarification, preparative filtration and process scale applications.	10-30-2008

Patent applications by Heath H. Herman, Tucker, GA US

Jeffery D. Herman, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110256889	MOBILE PHONE AGGREGATION SYSTEM - An aggregation machine including: a smart phone including a display, and networking hardware connecting the smart phone to the Internet, the smart phone programmed so that the aggregation machine connects to a plurality of servers via the Internet, and then authenticates itself with each of the plurality of servers, and then retrieves information from each of the plurality of servers, and then parses the information from each of the plurality of servers so as to produce an aggregation of the parsed information, and then renders the aggregation as output via the display.	10-20-2011
20110269507	AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems.	11-03-2011
20110271153	Aggregation System Error Handling - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems.	11-03-2011
20110276641	AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems.	11-10-2011
20110282905	AGGREGATION OF AN AGGREGATION - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems.	11-17-2011
20110283007	Aggregation application written as a module or an extention of another application - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems.	11-17-2011
20110289132	AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems.	11-24-2011
20110289143	AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems.	11-24-2011
20120221643	TELEVISION AGGREGATOR - An aggregation system, process, article, and necessary intermediates, illustratively the system includes: a device capable of both networking and executing software programs, the device programmed from memory so that the aggregation apparatus: connects to a plurality of servers via the Internet, and authenticates itself with each of the plurality of servers, and retrieves information from each of the plurality of servers, and parses the information from each of the plurality of servers so as to produce an aggregation of parsed information, and renders the aggregation as output.	08-30-2012
20120239980	AGGREGATION SYSTEM ERROR HANDLING - Aggregation apparatus that comprises a computer, a display controlled by the computer, and networking hardware connecting the computer to a network. The computer is programmed so that the aggregation apparatus connects to a plurality of sites on the Internet, authenticates itself with each of the sites, and attempts to retrieve information from said sites. The information comprises different data types. If no error is detected or trapped, an aggregation of information is produced and rendered as output. If an error is detected or trapped, an attempt is made to associate the error with an error code. If the error code is associated with the error, then the aggregation apparatus communicates an instruction to a user interface to trigger presentation of a message to take an action. If the error does not match an error code, an instruction is communicated to the user interface that a particular action has occurred.	09-20-2012

Jeffrey D. Herman, Boulder, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110270912	AGGREGATION SYSTEM - Machine, method for use and method for making, and corresponding products produced thereby, as well as data structures, computer-readable media tangibly embodying program instructions, manufactures, and necessary intermediates of the foregoing, each pertaining to digital aspects of a computerized aggregation system. The system can include a user computer system interposed between a segment of a network allowing communication between the user computer system and at least one server system, and other segments allowing communication between the user computer system and a plurality of third party server systems. The one server system enables the user computer system to access the plurality of other servers. The access permits forming an aggregation of information obtained from the third party server systems.	11-03-2011

Jerard I. Herman, Nashua, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080291879	Man-Portable Incident Command Platform - A man-portable incident command platform is provided. A controller for a rechargeable battery system is disclosed that evaluates whether a cover of the rechargeable battery system is open or closed; determines whether an AC power source is available; evaluates a charge level (for example, from a system management bus) of one or more batteries in the rechargeable battery system; and enables a charging circuit for one or more batteries requiring a charge based on whether the cover of the rechargeable battery system is open or closed and if the AC power source is available A charging circuit for the rechargeable battery system is disclosed that comprises one or more programmable voltage sources for charging one or more batteries in the rechargeable battery system. A power distribution unit (PDU) is disclosed for a rechargeable battery system that supplies power to a plurality of devices each having a different voltage requirement The PDU comprises a plurality of DC/DC converters for converting a first DC value to a plurality of DC levels, wherein each of the plurality of DC levels are associated with a different one of the voltage requirements. A portable communications device is disclosed that comprises a plurality of wireless backhaul connections to a public network; and a mobile mesh network connection for establish a wireless local area network.	11-27-2008

Jerold T. Herman, Woodville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080201958	HOSE SHEARING DEVICE - A shearing device is disclosed that encloses a cutting member for user safety, and that allows the cutting member to be quickly and easily replaced, the shearing device including a cutting member removably coupled to a mount and disposed in a housing, wherein the mount is coupled to an actuator, and wherein the shearing device is adapted to minimize an amount of waste material sheared from a hose.	08-28-2008

John Herman, Rhinelander, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245039	Exhaust Filter - An exhaust filter having a pleated filter media mounted between end caps is disclosed herein. The filter has a construction suitable for high temperature environments such as engine exhaust systems.	10-09-2008

John L. Herman, Huber Heights, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090260691	CONSTANT FLOW VALVE MECHANSIM - A constant flow valve mechanism for use in an inkjet printer includes a valve. A first port, a second port, and a third port are in fluid communication with each other through the valve. A portion of the valve is moveable and associated with the first, second, and third ports to produce a change in fluid impedance between the first port and the second port and the first port and the third port such that the fluid impedance between the first port and the second port changes at the same rate and in an opposite direction as that of the fluid impedance between the first port and the third port.	10-22-2009

John T. Herman, Rhinelander, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090044523	APPARATUS FOR COMBUSTING COLLECTED DIESEL EXHAUST MATERIAL FROM AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES AND METHOD - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for combusting soot from a diesel engine exhaust aftertreatment device. The apparatus includes a cabinet having a housing, a heating element positioned within the housing of the cabinet, and a mounting arrangement for securing the diesel engine exhaust aftertreatment device above the heating element. The apparatus also includes an ash collection container mounted beneath a floor of the housing for collecting ash that falls from the diesel engine exhaust aftertreatment device during heating.	02-19-2009
20100037423	Apparatus for Cleaning Exhaust Aftertreatment Devices and Methods - The present disclosure relates to a pulse cleaner for cleaning a diesel exhaust aftertreatment device. The pulse cleaner includes a cabinet, a diesel exhaust aftertreatment device mount positioned within the cabinet for mounting the diesel exhaust aftertreatment device during pulse cleaning, and a collector positioned within the cabinet for collecting material displaced from the diesel exhaust aftertreatment device during cleaning. The pulse cleaner includes dual flow concentrators for focusing flow at a partial volume of the exhaust aftertreatment device being cleaned.	02-18-2010
20100319331	Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration System Including Shore Station - The present disclosure relates to a diesel exhaust treatment device including a catalytic converter positioned upstream from a diesel particulate filter. An electric heater is positioned between the catalytic converter and the diesel particulate filter. A shore station can be used to provide power and combustion air to the diesel exhaust treatment device during regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.	12-23-2010

Patent applications by John T. Herman, Rhinelander, WI US

Joseph A. Herman, Springfield, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100076861	Method and system for virtual sealed-bid competitions held over a communictions network - A computer-implemental method of transacting a sealed bid competition has deadline-assurance process which in part upholds the integrity of the sealed bid competition. In a sealed bid competition, a buyer originates a “request for bid” communication that specifies bid items as well as includes a parameter of deadline. Participating vendors respond with “response” communications that contain substantive content presumptively responsive to the “request for bid” communication. The object of a sealed bid competition is to keep everyone, including especially the buyer, blind to the bid responses of everyone else until after the deadline. The deadline-integrity process has the buyer either precluded from access to the “response” communications until the deadline or else has the buyer's activity with accessing the “response” communications is logged so that such log record can thereafter disclose if the buyer voluntarily restrained itself from accessing the “response” communications until after the deadline.	03-25-2010

Karen Herman, Santa Fe, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120069189	REMOTE CONTROLLED ANIMAL DART GUN - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses related to applying darts, such as tranquilizers and inoculations, to animals, and more particularly to such application in conditions where human presence in proximity to the animal is undesirable. Example embodiments of the present invention allow darts to be projected to animals while a human operator controls the device from a remote location. The remote location of the human operator reduces the need to chase or otherwise stress the animals. Inclusion of a human operator, as compared to fully automatic systems, reduces the chance of projecting darts to wrong targets such as incorrect species, reduces the chance of malfunction or damage to the system, and provides an ability to monitor in real time the application and effect of the darts.	03-22-2012

Keith Alan Herman, Peoria, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090249606	Automated assembly and welding of structures - A system for automated assembly and welding is disclosed. The system includes a pallet for receiving incoming workpieces; a workpiece holder having a plurality of electromagnets; a handling robot configured to transport incoming workpieces from the pallet to the workpiece holder; and a controller in communication with the workpiece holder and the handling robot. The controller is configured to determine an orientation of a workpiece positioned on the workpiece holder, and to selectively adjust an activation state of one or more electromagnets of the workpiece holder based upon the orientation of the workpiece. A method of assembling and welding workpieces is also disclosed.	10-08-2009
20090251252	Electromagnetic work holding system - The present disclosure is directed to a work holding system. The work holding system may include a plurality of electromagnets connected to a support structure and configured to fix a magnetic workpiece to the support structure. Further the work holding system may include a controller configured to selectively adjust an activation state of one or more electromagnets based upon a proximity of work being done on the magnetic workpiece.	10-08-2009
20120152911	AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY AND WELDING OF STRUCTURES - A system for automated assembly and welding is disclosed. The system includes a pallet for receiving incoming workpieces; a workpiece holder having a plurality of electromagnets; a handling robot configured to transport incoming workpieces from the pallet to the workpiece holder; and a controller in communication with the workpiece holder and the handling robot. The controller is configured to determine an orientation of a workpiece positioned on the workpiece holder, and to selectively adjust an activation state of one or more electromagnets of the workpiece holder based upon the orientation of the workpiece. A method of assembling and welding workpieces is also disclosed.	06-21-2012

Kurt Herman, Brunswick, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110041390	Method for Making Biomass Pellets - The present invention is directed to a process for forming biomass pellets using biomass feedstock having predetermined characteristics to form biomass pellets having desired characteristics. The process can utilize feedstock derived from a variety of biomass feedstock sources, including wood, agricultural crops, energy crops and weeds, alone or in combination.	02-24-2011

Lace J. Herman, Firestone, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080244327	TRACE DEVICE FOR MONITORING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A trace device for monitoring and storing trace data of a device under test (DUT) is provided. The trace device is coupled in situ with the DUT when the DUT is in its operating environment (e.g., when the DUT is located within a rack, housing, or enclosure including the DUT). The trace device comprises a trace data buffer for storing trace data received from the DUT during operation.	10-02-2008
20110283044	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RELIABLE DATA STORAGE - A data storage device comprising at least one non-volatile storage medium having a plurality of data blocks, and a controller configured to allocate at least one of the data blocks for a writing operation based at least in part on data integrities of the data blocks.	11-17-2011

Mark Alan Herman, Bexley, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090301144	LOCK MASTER KEYING EVALUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of evaluating a master key system. The method comprises entering criteria for the master key system and determining the available master key cuts and change key cuts based on the criteria. The determined available master key cuts and change key cuts are arranged under a standard progression format including at least two page masters. Each page master is displayed as a graphical page master arranged graphically relative to the other graphical page masters based on the master key hierarchy. The information is displayed as a master key illustrator.	12-10-2009

Mark R. Herman, Nokesville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100178353	QUICK DISSOLVE COMPOSITIONS AND TABLETS BASED THEREON - The invention provides a composition useful for making oral dosage forms capable of dissolving in the mouth in less than 40 seconds without the need for a conventional super disintegrant and having a friability of less than 1%; wherein the composition includes liquiflash particles and an excipient mass. A preferred excipient mass according to the invention contains a directly compressible inorganic salt; a cellulose derivative or a combination of a directly compressible inorganic salt and a cellulose derivative. Preferably, the liquiflash particles and the excipient mass are combined in proportions such that the active ingredient remains substantially within the microspheres when the composition is compressed to obtain a dosage form having a hardness of 20 to 50 N. The compositions of the invention allow for the fabrication of oral dosages having improved hardness and friability.	07-15-2010
20120082729	QUICK DISSOLVE COMPOSITIONS AND TABLETS BASED THEREON - The invention provides a composition useful for making oral dosage forms capable of dissolving in the mouth in less than 40 seconds without the need for a conventional super disintegrant and having a friability of less than 1%; wherein the composition includes liquiflash particles and an excipient mass. A preferred excipient mass according to the invention contains a directly compressible inorganic salt; a cellulose derivative or a combination of a directly compressible inorganic salt and a cellulose derivative. Preferably, the liquiflash particles and the excipient mass are combined in proportions such that the active ingredient remains substantially within the microspheres when the composition is compressed to obtain a dosage form having a hardness of 20 to 50 N. The compositions of the invention allow for the fabrication of oral dosages having improved hardness and friability.	04-05-2012

Martin Herman, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100036384	Surgical Trajectory Monitoring System and Related Methods - Systems and methods for determining a desired trajectory and/or monitoring the trajectory of surgical instruments and/or implants in any number of surgical procedures, such as (but not limited to) spinal surgery, including (but not limited to) ensuring proper placement of pedicle screws during pedicle fixation procedures and ensuring proper trajectory during the establishment of an operative corridor to a spinal target site.	02-11-2010

Michael Herman, Andover, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110093468	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING STORAGE AND RETREIVAL OF DOCUMENTS - A system and method for enhancing the storage and retrieval of documents includes employing information about documents filed in a retained document filing arrangement and information about document processing channels. The information is used in the system and method to implement a document processing channel that enhances the further storage and retrieval of document filed in the retained document filing arrangement. A controller computer may be in communications with sensors connected to the retained document filing arrangement to provided attribute data for retained documents. The document processing channels can employ scanning, digitizing and indexing.	04-21-2011

Michael Herman, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110091897	COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NANOMATERIALS AND METHOD FOR USING SUCH COMPOSITIONS FOR HISTOCHEMICAL PROCESSES - Histochemical process compositions comprising at least one nanoparticle in an amount effective to reduce or substantially eliminate the average number of spots per slide that result from a sample staining protocol are disclosed. Various nanoparticles, or combinations thereof, including metals, metal alloys, metal oxides, ceramics, functionalized metals or metalloids, and other miscellaneous nanoparticles, such as carbon nanoparticles and diamond nanoparticles, can be used. The nanoparticle concentration typically is from about 2 parts per million to about 20 parts per million. One embodiment of a disclosed method concerns applying a histochemical process composition to a sample, followed by performing a staining protocol on the sample. Particular embodiments concern dispensing a nanosolution onto a sample using an automated system, heating the sample, and performing a sample staining process.	04-21-2011

Michael G. Herman, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120140887	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOSE VERIFICATION RADIOTHERAPY - A system and method for performing dose verification during radiation therapy. The system images photons created by Compton scatter events in the patient receiving treatment using a Compton camera imager (CCI). A dose reconstruction method is provided to reconstruct acquired Compton scatter photon data to produce an image showing dose deposition in the subject.	06-07-2012

Michael W. Herman, St. Charles, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110238624	SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATING SERVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A system for integrating service management systems includes an interface and a processor. The processor may be operative to monitor a first service management system to detect a first system event, and monitor a second service management system to detect a second system event. The processor may retrieve first information from the first database, transform first information into a second system request message, and provide second system request message to the second service management system, responsive to detecting the first system event. The processor may retrieve a data update from second database, transform the data update into a first system update message, and provide the first system update message to the first service management system, responsive to detecting the second system event. The processor may replicate the first database in globally distributed databases, when the first system event corresponds to replication of the first database.	09-29-2011

Patricia L. Herman, Waverly, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110061137	METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING AND USING TRANSGENIC DICAMBA-DEGRADING ORGANISMS - The invention provides isolated and at least partially-purified dicamba-degrading enzymes, isolated DNA molecules coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, DNA constructs coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, transgenic host cells comprising DNA coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, and transgenic plants and plant parts comprising one or more cells comprising DNA coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes. Expression of the dicamba-degrading enzymes results in the production of dicamba-degrading organisms, including dicamba-tolerant plants. The invention further provides a method of controlling weeds in a field containing the transgenic dicamba-tolerant plants of the invention and a method of decontaminating a material containing dicamba comprising applying an effective amount of a transgenic microorganism or dicamba-degrading enzyme(s) of the invention to the material. Finally, the invention provides a method of selecting transformed plants and plant cells based on dicamba tolerance and a method of selecting or screening transformed host cells, intact organisms and parts of organisms based on the fluorescence of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid produced as a result of dicamba degradation.	03-10-2011
20120151630	METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR MAKING AND USING TRANSGENIC DICAMBA-DEGRADING ORGANISMS - The invention provides isolated and at least partially-purified dicamba-degrading enzymes, isolated DNA molecules coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, DNA constructs coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, transgenic host cells comprising DNA coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, and transgenic plants and plant parts comprising one or more cells comprising DNA coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes. Expression of the dicamba-degrading enzymes results in the production of dicamba-degrading organisms, including dicamba-tolerant plants. Finally, the invention provides a method of selecting transformed plants and plant cells based on dicamba tolerance and a method of selecting or screening transformed host cells, intact organisms and parts of organisms based on the fluorescence of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid produced as a result of dicamba degradation.	06-14-2012

Patent applications by Patricia L. Herman, Waverly, NE US

Paul A. Herman, Cave Creek, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110035279	Method and Apparatus for Collaborative Filtering of Card Member Transactions - The disclosed system allows a credit or charge card issuer to provide its card members with a list of merchants, products, services, vacation destinations or other offerings that might be of interest based on the purchases of similar card members. In one instance, this process looks at all card members that made purchases at a merchant and then it identifies all other merchants in the same category where those card members also made purchases. The associated merchants are ranked based on largest number of shared card members and the top results may be shared with card members or merchants in order to enhance promotions, card use and marketing.	02-10-2011
20120245991	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLABORATIVE FILTERING OF CARD MEMBER TRANSACTIONS - The disclosed system allows a credit or charge card issuer to provide its card members with a list of merchants, products, services, vacation destinations or other offerings that might be of interest based on the purchases of similar card members. In one instance, this process looks at all card members that made purchases at a merchant and then it identifies all other merchants in the same category where those card members also made purchases. The associated merchants are ranked based on largest number of shared card members and the top results may be shared with card members or merchants in order to enhance promotions, card use and marketing.	09-27-2012

Patent applications by Paul A. Herman, Cave Creek, AZ US

Paul I. Herman, Plano, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080251250	Annular Isolators for Expandable Tubulars in Wellbores - The present disclosure addressed apparatus and methods for forming an annular isolator in a borehole after installation of production tubing. Annular seal means are carried in or on production tubing as it is run into a borehole. In conjunction with expansion of the tubing, the seal is deployed to form an annular isolator. An inflatable element carried on the tubing may be inflated with a fluid carried in the tubing and forced into the inflatable element during expansion of the tubing. Reactive chemicals may be carried in the tubing and injected into the annulus to react with each other and ambient fluids to increase in volume and harden into an annular seal. An elastomeric sleeve, ring or band carried on the tubing may be expanded into contact with a borehole wall and may have its radial dimension increased in conjunction with tubing expansion to form an annular isolator.	10-16-2008

Patent applications by Paul I. Herman, Plano, TX US

Paul Ronald Herman, West Linn, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110188067	PRE-PAID DOCUMENT PROCESSING DEVICES AND OPERATING METHODS - Document processing devices and methods are presented, in which the device stores a remaining print unit value in its memory that represents the amount of print units currently available to enable the device to perform the document processing operations, and a programmable computer of the device selectively performs document processing jobs for users and decrements the remaining print unit value until the value reaches zero and the device provides for expenditure of print units according to color content and/or coverage levels determined for a given job.	08-04-2011
20110191148	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING PRE-PAID PRINTING SYSTEM ACCOUNTS - Methods and systems are presented for managing document processing device usage in which a customer accesses a management system to buy and pay for account credits, and to apply print units to specific managed device by conversion of account credits based on current pricing information for the specified account and the particular device at the time of the request.	08-04-2011

Paul W. Herman, Bridgewater, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110223250	MULTI-VITAMIN AND MINERAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS - The invention provides a nutritional supplement which includes micronutrients to facilitate reduction of cholesterol, and/or reduction of homocystein and/or reduction of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) oxidation in humans. In one embodiment the supplement is a multi-vitamin, a mineral supplement which includes at least one component known to reduce cholesterol. The invention further provides a method for tableting one fourth to one half of the daily effective dosage of a phytosterol containing nutritional supplement in a practical sized tablet and a method for reducing blood cholesterol in humans.	09-15-2011

Peter K. Herman, Cookeville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080220957	Centrifuge rotor-detection oil-shutoff device - A centrifuge includes a housing that defines a fluid inlet port to supply fluid to the centrifuge and an axle cavity fluidly coupled to the fluid inlet port. A bearing is received in the axle cavity. A check valve is disposed in the axle cavity to minimize tampering, and the check valve is configured to control flow of the fluid from the inlet port. A rotor is configured to separate particulate matter from the fluid. The rotor includes an axle rotatably received in the bearing, and the axle defines a fluid passage to supply the fluid to the rotor. The check valve is normally biased towards a closed position where the flow of the fluid is shutoff. The axle is configured to open the check valve when the axle is received in the bearing.	09-11-2008

Patent applications by Peter K. Herman, Cookeville, TN US

Richard E. Herman, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100137225	PHAGE DISPLAYED CELL BINDING PEPTIDES - This disclosure provides the construction, expression, and selection of the mutated genes that encode novel Trp cage polypeptides with desirable binding properties, as well as the novel Trp cage polypeptides themselves. The substances or targets bound by these novel Trp cage polypeptides may be but need not be proteins or polypeptides. Targets may include other biological or synthetic macromolecules as well as other organic and inorganic substances. Further, targets may also include a single or multiple cell or tissue types. The present invention achieves genetic variants of Trp cage-encoding nucleic acids through controlled random mutagenesis of the nucleic acids yielding a mixture of Trp cage polypeptides that are capable of binding targets.	06-03-2010

Patent applications by Richard E. Herman, Redmond, WA US

Richard M. Herman, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090062202	METHODS OF TREATING AND PREVENTING PRESSURE ULCERS WITH INTRADERMAL AND TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF CALCITONIN GENE-RELATED PEPTIDE (CGRP) - A method of treating ischemic skin pressure ulcers and helping such ulcers heal has the steps of a. debriding the ulcer as necessary to produce a clean, largely uncontaminated surface; and b. applying calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) intradermally or transdermally to the periphery of the ulcer, the CGRP being administered at a dose below a vascular-affecting threshold, thereby enhancing ulcer healing with the anti-ischemic and tissue-healing properties of the CGRP. Also provided is a method of preventing, pressure ulcers of the skin in individuals prone thereto with the steps of a. providing a container with contents comprising CGRP and a vehicle, the CGRP container further comprising connectors for connection to an iontophoresis controller; b. connecting the CGRP container to the iontophoresis controller; c. applying the CGRP container to a body location known to be prone to pressure ulcers; and d. performing an electronic program for forcing CGRP through the skin.	03-05-2009

Rod Herman, New Ross, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110003736	PESTICIDAL PROTEINS - The subject invention concerns new classes of pesticidally active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences that encode these proteins. In preferred embodiments, these pesticidal proteins have molecular weights of approximately 40-50 kDa and of approximately 10-15 kDa.	01-06-2011

Rod A. Herman, New Ross, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100037358	METHOD FOR SEED DEVITALIZATION - The invention provides a method for devitalizing plant seed, the method comprising the steps of hydrating a viable whole plant seed and freezing the hydrated whole plant seed. The invention further provides a collection of devitalized whole plant seed wherein the integrity of genomic DNA and protein within the devitalized plant seed is preserved.	02-11-2010
20120204294	Method for Seed Devitalization - The invention provides a method for devitalizing plant seed, the method comprising the steps of hydrating a viable whole plant seed and freezing the hydrated whole plant seed. The invention further provides a collection of devitalized whole plant seed wherein the integrity of genomic DNA and protein within the devitalized plant seed is preserved.	08-09-2012

Rod Aaron Herman, New Ross, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110275557	TRUNCATED Cry35 PROTEINS - This invention provides truncated Cry 35 proteins that surprisingly and unexpectedly have increased pesticidal activity as compared to full-length Cry 35 proteins. The subject invention also includes polynucleotides that encode these truncated proteins, transgenic plants comprising a truncated gene of the subject invention, and transgenic plants that produce these truncated proteins. This invention further provides methods of controlling plant pests, including rootworms, with these truncated proteins. The truncated Cry35 proteins of the subject invention are preferably used in combination with Cry34 proteins, which are known in the art. Various surprising advantages of the subject invention will be apparent in light of this disclosure.	11-10-2011

Scott Herman, Pewaukee, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080222565	TASK FOCUSED USER INTERFACE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS - A system for providing a graphical user interface to a user of a building automation system via a client is provided. The building automation system includes a plurality of building devices. The system includes a processor and memory communicably connected to the processor. The memory includes computer code for controlling the plurality of building devices. The memory further includes computer code for providing the graphical user interface to the client. The memory unit further includes computer code for generating a plurality of user interface elements for providing to a single view on the graphical user interface, each of the user interface elements associated with a task relating to a building device.	09-11-2008

Scott Herman, Chantilly, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090055404	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ONLINE PROFILE MANAGEMENT - An online profile management system and method is disclosed that provides users with management and control over the presentation and distribution of their online profiles. The system can enable a user to create a professional profile for purposes such as job seeking, career management and/or professional networking, for example. The online profile can cut out time and expense for both an applicant and employer by combining an applicant's resume, interview audio and video, and a digital career portfolio into a compelling package hosted on a single, easy-to-use Web page. The Internet-based profile can also enable professionals to build and manage an online career portfolio that comes alive with informational keyword pop-ups, video, pictures, and social networking. The system can enable secure sharing of the online profile and interaction with others for purposes of networking, discussing best practices, career progression and business development, for example.	02-26-2009

Shane Herman, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090070478	REMOTE COMPUTER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT THROUGH AN FTP INTERNET CONNECTION - A method for remote computer systems management through an FTP Internet connection. A user operating on a remote client issues requests to the host server. These requests are first sent to an FTP server which enforces security measures. Upon authentication, the FTP server issues appropriate commands and then passes these commands on to the operation system of the host server through an FTP transfer. The commands perform standard features of the operation system which are not normally allowable by traditional FTP. Responses are sent back through the FTP server to the original requestor's remote client computer. A web-based management application may be used to provide an intuitive, user-friendly graphical user interface to be operated in conjunction with a web browser on the local client computer. The user submits requests through this web control panel to initiate operations to be executed on the remote operating system of the host server. These HTTP web requests are initially transmitted to a web server which processes the HTTP requests and then submits the requests to the FTP server by establishing an IP connection. Likewise, responses sent back through the FTP server are passed on to the web server and reported to the user through HTML over HTTP to the original user's web browser for display.	03-12-2009

Sheila Herman, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080277870	Health Education Board Game - A board game for facilitating health education by involving players in scenarios leading to either “health” or “illness.” Players move game pieces along a path (	11-13-2008

Terence Herman, Edmond, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110176723	Motion Correction in Cone-Beam CT by Tracking Internal and External Markers Using Cone-Beam Projection From a kV On-Board Imager: Four-Dimensional Cone-Beam CT and Tumor Tracking Implications - An apparatus comprising a processor configured to receive a sequence of Cone-Beam Computed Topology (CBCT) projections of a three dimensional (3D) object over a scanning period, wherein the 3D object is displaced during the scanning period, and wherein each of the CBCT projections is associated with a discrete point during the scanning period, locate a marker position in a plurality of the CBCT projections, wherein each marker position corresponds to the location of an internal marker at the corresponding discrete point during the scanning period, extract a 3D motion trajectory based on the plurality of marker positions and a plurality of time-tagged angular views, and correct the CBCT projections based on the 3D motion trajectory.	07-21-2011

Theron Herman, Kinnelon, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090191610	Microorganisms With Increased Efficiency for Methionine Synthesis - The present invention relates to methods for the production of microorganisms with increased efficiency for methionine synthesis, microorganisms with increased efficiency for methionine synthesis, and methods for determining the optimal metabolic flux for organisms with respect to methionine synthesis.	07-30-2009
20090298137	MICROORGANISM AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF L-METHIONINE - The present invention relates to microorganisms and processes for the efficient preparation of L-amino acids such as L-methionine. In particular, the present invention relates to microorganisms and processes in which the formation and/or accumulation of homolanthionine in the methionine pathway is reduced and/or prevented.	12-03-2009

Tod Herman, Hillsborough, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110207222	Methods and Systems For Manipulating Particles Using a Fluidized Bed - The present invention comprises methods and systems for manipulation of media and particles, whether inert materials or biomaterials, such as cells in suspension cell culture. The methods and systems comprise use of an apparatus comprising a rotating chamber wherein the actions of the combined forces of gravity, fluid flow force and centrifugal force form a fluidized bed within the rotating chamber.	08-25-2011
20110207225	Methods and Systems for Manipulating Particles Using a Fluidized Bed - The present invention comprises methods and systems for manipulation of media and particles, whether inert materials or biomaterials, such as cells in suspension cell culture. The methods and systems comprise use of an apparatus comprising a rotating chamber wherein the actions of the combined forces fluid flow force and centrifugal force form a fluidized bed within the rotating chamber.	08-25-2011

Wesley K. Herman, Dallas, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090093750	PROBE TIP AND INFUSION SLEEVE FOR USE WITH OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SURGERY - A phacoemulsification probe includes a first portion for interconnecting the probe with a phacoemulsification machine. A probe tip has a first end connected with the first portion and a second end curved up to a predetermined angle. The probe tip defines a channel therein for aspirating material through the probe tip from a surgical region.	04-09-2009

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