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Herndon, US
Brett Stuart Herndon, Little Rock, AR US
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| 20090102227 | Aerodynamic transformable truck cap assembly - A transformable, aerodynamic cover assembly for pickup trucks which is user switchable between a closed aerodynamic configuration and a fully deployed truck cap configuration. The aerodynamic configuration reduces vehicle wind resistance and drag, thus increasing fuel efficiency. The cover assembly, constructed of rigid materials, comprises a fiberglass shell mounted within the truck bed supporting a rigid, fiberglass cover. Flexible fabric windows suspended from the cover are supported between sidewall hangers and pivoted sleeve tubes. A flexible rear hatch is supported by a transverse hanger. Internal stanchions pivoted to the cover underside foldably switch between deployed, cover-elevating positions an stowage positions. The cover sidewalls and hatch provide a space for human habitation and increased cargo hauling capacity. The cover is detachable from the body of the assembly for hauling oversized cargo. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20110204672 | Aerodynamic transformable truck cap assembly - An transformable, aerodynamic cover assembly for pickup trucks which is user switchable between a closed aerodynamic configuration and a fully deployed truck cap configuration. The aerodynamic configuration reduces vehicle wind resistance and drag, thus increasing fuel efficiency. The cover assembly, constructed of rigid materials, comprises a fiberglass aerodynamic cover supporting flexible fabric widows supported by sleeve tubes, and a flexible rear hatch supported by a hanger. Internal stanchions can be deployed to elevate and support the aerodynamic cover in the elevated position. The aerodynamic cover assembly side walls and hatch provide a space for human habitation and increased cargo hauling capacity. The aerodynamic cover is detachable from the body of the assembly for hauling oversized cargo. | 08-25-2011 |
Burbank Herndon, Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20090163263 | Method and System for Multiple In-Lane Lottery Ticket Sales at a Retail Establishment - A lottery sales method and related system utilize an in-lane lottery sales computing device that is configured to interface with a point-of-sale terminal and determine when the point-of-sale terminal has identified a code corresponding to a desired lottery product. A request identifying the desired lottery product is transmitted to a lottery central system device used to administer and coordinate the sales of lottery products. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090163264 | Lottery Sales Systems and Methodology for Supporting Cross-Platform Reporting - A lottery sales method and related system utilizes a computing device interfaced to a printer. The device is configured to track inventory of activated instant tickets and access sales reporting data, the sales reporting data indicating total sales of at least one lottery product of interest. For each lottery product of interest, a machine-readable indicator is generated corresponding to the total sales of the lottery product of interest. A report is printed that includes each generated machine-readable indicator. | 06-25-2009 |
Burbank Herndon, Apharetta, GA US
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| 20090059316 | Enhanced Scanner Design - Improved scanner designs are provided to improve imaging and reduce errors during the scanning process. Embodiments disclosed include, for example, the use of dual cameras to improve imagery and reduce the scanner enclosure size, synchronized lighting techniques during the scanning sequence, shielded lens for the camera scanner, a scanner enclosed on at least three sides, adjustments to scanner lighting based on the levels of ambient lighting, a combined branding and scanner apparatus, a gimbaled scanner mount, and a tilted platen with stop for document alignment. | 03-05-2009 |
Carla Herndon, Anniston, AL US
David N. Herndon, Galveston, TX US
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| 20090221475 | Treatment of lung disorders - The invention features methods of treating a subject having a lung disorder such as lung inflammation and injury, by administering antithrombin III by inhalation. | 09-03-2009 |
David Herndon, Palm Bay, FL US
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| 20120098129 | METHOD OF MAKING A MULTI-CHIP MODULE HAVING A REDUCED THICKNESS AND RELATED DEVICES - A method of making a multi-chip module may include forming an interconnect layer stack on a sacrificial substrate. The interconnect layer stack may include patterned electrical conductor layers and a dielectric layer between adjacent patterned electrical conductor layers. The method may further include electrically coupling a first integrated circuit (IC) die in a flip chip arrangement to an uppermost patterned electrical conductor layer, and forming a first underfill dielectric layer between the first IC die and adjacent portions of the interconnect layer stack. The method further may include removing the sacrificial substrate to expose a lowermost patterned electrical conductor layer, and electrically coupling at a second integrated circuit die in a flip chip arrangement to the lowermost patterned electrical conductor layer. Still further, the method may include forming a second underfill dielectric layer between the second IC die and adjacent portions of the interconnect layer stack. | 04-26-2012 |
George W. Herndon, Thomasville, GA US
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| 20090255934 | Method and apparatus for vacuum release of a trash bag in a waste container - A method and apparatus prevents vacuum restraint during removal of a plastic trash bag liner from a trash container. The side wall of the trash container includes a vent port near the bottom of the container, and a flapper valve attached above the vent port on the inside of the container covers the port with a covering element while the trash bag rests. When the trash bag is filled and thereafter lifted out of the trash container, the covering element lifts to open the vent port and cause an inflow of air under the trash bag to prevent a vacuum forming. | 10-15-2009 |
H. Brooks Herndon, Lawrence, KS US
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| 20090314387 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INTERACTION BETWEEN SURFACES - A system and method for reducing interaction between surfaces ( | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090323460 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MIXING COMPONENTS USING TURBULENCE | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110167787 | PULSE JET ENGINE - The present invention relates to pulse jet engines. More specifically, the present invention concerns a pulse jet engine which uses fluidic valving rather than unreliable mechanical valves, incorporates two combustion chambers with approximately the same but approximately 180 degree out-of-phase resonance frequencies to reduce noise through destructive interference of sound waves, and controls fuel injection and ignition within the two combustion chambers to increase efficiency by achieving more rapid and complete combustion. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110170811 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INTERACTION BETWEEN SURFACES - A system and method for reducing interaction between surfaces ( | 07-14-2011 |
Jo Ann Herndon, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20090171881 | Method and Apparatus for Modifying a Process Based on Closed-Loop Feedback - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for managing a lesson learned through a client application. A lesson learned is information describing a task associated with a project. A rating value for the lesson learned is identified using a predefined level matrix. A workflow notification process is generated to address the lesson learned using a notification manager. The lesson learned is monitored throughout the duration of a project. | 07-02-2009 |
Kathleen Herndon, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20100216602 | Trunk rotation - This trunk rotation device uses dynamic movement of one's body such as, shoulder, hip, knee, back, thigh, and abdominal musculature. The device provides a method for exercising the spinal column and the muscles of the torso, including those in the abdominal lumbar and thoracic regions involving rotational torque. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a golf exercise and flexibility apparatus. The golf exercise apparatus provides resistance to a golfer during a golf swing to strengthen and condition the muscles of the axial skeleton of the golfer in a functional posture. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20120058860 | Trunk rotation - This trunk rotation device uses dynamic movement of one's body such as, shoulder, hip, knee, back, thigh, and abdominal musculature. The device provides a method for exercising the spinal column and the muscles of the torso, including those in the abdominal lumbar and thoracic regions involving rotational torque. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a golf exercise and flexibility apparatus. The golf exercise apparatus provides resistance to a golfer during a golf swing to strengthen and condition the muscles of the axial skeleton of the golfer in a functional posture. | 03-08-2012 |
Laurence Herndon, Duncan, OK US
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| 20100117359 | Field replaceable hammer union wing nut apparatus and method - A field replaceable wing nut having an arcuate body and an arcuate insert is disclosed. The wing nut is designed to replace an existing wing nut which has deformed or non-useable lugs on a hammer union connection. The wing nut has accurate alignment of the mounting threads using an alignment attachment device. Replacing the wing nut in the field does not require any special equipment or training. Each wing nut is designed for a particular pipe diameter. | 05-13-2010 |
Lawrence Herndon, Duncan, OK US
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| 20120126532 | HAMMER UNION WING NUT - The present disclosure provides a wing nut including an arcuate body, an arcuate insert, a retaining ring, and a support member. The arcuate body defines a first portion of a mounting thread and the arcuate insert defines a second portion of a mounting thread. The arcuate insert and the arcuate body are complementary to one another such that when connected, the arcuate insert and the arcuate body define an upper ring and a collar and the first and second portions of the mounting thread define a complete mounting thread for receiving a threaded male pipe end. The retaining ring is for securing the collar, and the support member is for securing the upper ring. The wing nut is designed to replace an existing wing nut on a hammer union connection that has deformed lugs. The wing nut can be safely replaced in the field without any special equipment or training. | 05-24-2012 |
Lucy Herndon, Grove, PA US
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| 20110308208 | Pre-Filter Particulate Collection Member - A pre-filter cloth is provided as designed and specifically adapted for use with the ShopVac®, Craftsman™, Rigid® or other similar style wet or dry vacuum. The pre-filter cloth is formed as a generally rectangular envelope formed of a polyester woven and/or nonwoven fabric felt having a weight of between 6-16 oz. The rectangular envelope forms two generally parallel planar sides separated by a pleated or other type of expandable edge construction and includes an open end that is releasably closed, preferably with a hook and loop fastener arrangement that seals the open end during use, but allows opening to permit egress of collected contents. One planar side form an entry portal circumscribed by a rigid connection flange capable of allowing securement to the hose inlet connection generally available on the inside sidewall of the canister vacuum. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 12-22-2011 |
Matthew Herndon, Shawnee, KS US
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| 20100124323 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A CALL FORWARD INDICATOR - Embodiments of the disclosed invention include a system and a method for providing a call forward indicator to enable a called party to identify a forwarded call. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving calling information for placing a telephone call. The method determines from the calling information whether the telephone call is a forwarded call. The method modifies a caller identification of a calling party associated with the telephone call to include a call forward indicator in response to determining that the telephone call is a forwarded call. The method transmits the caller identification having the call forward indicator to a forwarded communication device associated with the called party. | 05-20-2010 |
Robert Mark Herndon, Grove, PA US
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| 20110308208 | Pre-Filter Particulate Collection Member - A pre-filter cloth is provided as designed and specifically adapted for use with the ShopVac®, Craftsman™, Rigid® or other similar style wet or dry vacuum. The pre-filter cloth is formed as a generally rectangular envelope formed of a polyester woven and/or nonwoven fabric felt having a weight of between 6-16 oz. The rectangular envelope forms two generally parallel planar sides separated by a pleated or other type of expandable edge construction and includes an open end that is releasably closed, preferably with a hook and loop fastener arrangement that seals the open end during use, but allows opening to permit egress of collected contents. One planar side form an entry portal circumscribed by a rigid connection flange capable of allowing securement to the hose inlet connection generally available on the inside sidewall of the canister vacuum. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 12-22-2011 |
Stephen Scott Herndon, Danville, VA US
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| 20080302922 | Adjustable cable support bracket for an electrical component - A cable management system for an electrical component having a connectivity interface configured to connect with cables includes a cable support bracket having a cable support plate configured to support the cables connected to the connectivity interface, and an arm having first and second arm portions. The first arm portion being coupled to the cable support plate and the second arm portion configured to be coupled to the electrical component. The first and second arm portions are selectively positionable with respect to one another such that the position of the cable support plate may be changed with respect to the connectivity interface. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080303392 | Cable support bracket for an electrical component - A cable management system includes a patch panel having a rear connectivity interface configured to connect with cables, and a cable support bracket. The cable support bracket includes a cable support plate configured to support the cables connected to the rear connectivity interface, an arm extending from the cable support plate, and a bias mechanism. The arm includes at least one arm portion mounted to the patch panel and a locking finger movable with respect to the arm portion. The bias mechanism operatively engages the arm portion and the locking finger and is configured to move the locking finger between a biased position and a released position. The locking finger engages the patch panel and secures the cable support bracket to the patch panel in the biased position, and the locking finger is disengaged from the patch panel and the cable support bracket can be removed from the patch panel in the released position | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090034226 | MODULE ASSEMBLY HAVING INTERFACE MODULE AND INSERTABLE MODULAR JACK - A module assembly includes an interface module including a housing having a plurality of jack cavities and associated jack latch openings. The housing is configured to be mated with a patch panel. The module assembly also includes a plurality of modular jacks that are directly inserted into corresponding jack cavities. Each modular jack includes a single latch arm that engages the jack latch opening to retain the modular jack in the jack cavity. Optionally, each modular jack may include a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the latch arm extends from the top surface and wherein the bottom surface is planar. The bottom surface may rest flush with a bottom wall of the jack cavity. | 02-05-2009 |
Steven B. Herndon, Endicott, NY US
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| 20080294841 | APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED VERTICAL ECC STORAGE IN A DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY - A method and apparatus are provided for implementing enhanced vertical ECC storage in a dynamic random access memory. A dynamic random access memory (DRAM) is split into a plurality of groups. Each group resides inside a DRAM row address strobe (RAS) page so that multiple locations inside a group can be accessed without incurring an additional RAS access penalty. Each group is logically split into a plurality of segments for storing data with at least one segment for storing ECC for the data segments. For a write operation, data are written in a data segment and then ECC for the data are written in an ECC segment. For a read operation, ECC are read from an ECC segment, then data are read from the data segment. | 11-27-2008 |
Steven G. Herndon, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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| 20090277210 | REFRIGERATOR WITH EASY ACCESS DRAWER - A bottom mount refrigerator is provided with a pantry compartment that is accessible from outside the refrigerator by pulling open an easy access pantry drawer without the need to first open the fresh food compartment or the freezer compartment. A divider between the pantry compartment and the fresh food compartment is formed by a secondary mullion and a transparent shelf. The secondary mullion is provided with a light source for illuminating the contents of the pantry drawer. A light source at the rear of the pantry compartment shines generally forwardly and upwardly to illuminate the fresh food compartment. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090302728 | RACK AND PINION REFRIGERATOR STORAGE SYSTEM - A rack and pinion storage system for use in a refrigerator compartment defined by a liner includes a pair of supports attached to opposing sidewalls of the liner. First and second gear covers snap-fittingly connect first and second gear wheels to respective first and second mounting brackets extending from a storage basket, such that the gear wheels are rotatably connected to the storage basket and have equal rotational and linear motion along the respective supports. Retaining bars extending from the storage basket are held within channels defined between the bottom walls of the supports and top walls of opposing telescoping slide assemblies used to movably support a door of the compartment. Tabs extending from the supports limit the sliding movement of the storage basket. A removable divider connects to the storage basket, sectioning the basket into multiple storage compartments. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100293984 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING ICE FROM A BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR - A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110285266 | RACK AND PINION REFRIGERATOR STORAGE SYSTEM - A rack and pinion storage system for use in a refrigerator compartment defined by a liner includes a pair of supports attached to opposing sidewalls of the liner. First and second gear covers snap-fittingly connect first and second gear wheels to respective first and second mounting brackets extending from a storage basket, such that the gear wheels are rotatably connected to the storage basket and have equal rotational and linear motion along the respective supports. Retaining bars extending from the storage basket are held within channels defined between the bottom walls of the supports and top walls of opposing telescoping slide assemblies used to movably support a door of the compartment. Tabs extending from the supports limit the sliding movement of the storage basket. A removable divider connects to the storage basket, sectioning the basket into multiple storage compartments. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120000234 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING ICE FROM A BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR - A bottom mount household refrigerator is provided with an apparatus to permit the dispensing of ice. According to one embodiment, a sealed ice making compartment is provided within the fresh food compartment. The sealed ice making compartment may be located at the bottom, at the top, or along a side wall within the fresh food compartment. According to another embodiment, ice is made in the ice compartment, and lifted upward to a dispensing location through the door of the fresh food compartment. | 01-05-2012 |
Wendy Herndon, Columbus, GA US
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| 20090198526 | PAYMENT OF BENEFITS FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS - A method for payment of a benefit to a survivor of a subsequent medical condition. Initial and subsequent information about a person is received, the information concerning at least one specified medical condition. The initial information is inspected to determine the state of health of the person, the state of health not being acceptable if the specified medical condition is present. If the state of health of the person is acceptable then the person is approved for payment of a specified benefit if the specified medical condition is later present. Subsequent information about the person is inspected to determine the state of health of the person, the state of health being changed if the predetermined medical condition is later present. The specified benefit is then paid if the state of health of the person has changed. | 08-06-2009 |
Wendy L. Herndon, Columbus, GA US
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| 20090144094 | Systems And Methods For Hospital Confinement And Care Industry Insurance Policy - In various disclosed embodiments, systems, methods, and hospital confinement and care insurance policies can be used to provide coverage to an ill person confined to a hospital or a caregiver providing assistance to such ill person to compensate for lost income due to absence from work. | 06-04-2009 |
William Wesley Herndon, Covington, GA US
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| 20090141507 | LIGHTING FIXTURE CHANNEL WITH DIFFUSER - Embodiments of this invention may include a lighting fixture having a channel provided with an integrally-formed structure for retaining a diffuser. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the end caps of a channel may include integrally formed retaining arms intended to abut and retain a diffuser located within the channel of the light fixture. Other embodiments of the invention provide interlocking structure for retaining the channel end caps in the desired position relative to the channel. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the end caps are secured to the channel body through a tab-slot connection. The slot and tab combination secure the end caps in a desired angle relative to the channel body. | 06-04-2009 |