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Alexander Hine, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120014791VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - The present disclosure relates to a turbine including a central axis, a variable pitch blade, and a frame link operably coupled with the central axis and the blade, the blade configured such that as the blade rotates about the central axis, the blade may be pivoted relative the frame link from a first position to a second position. The present disclosure also relates to a method for reducing the negative torque on a wind turbine including providing a turbine having variable pitch blade for rotation about a central axis, the blade operably coupled with the central axis via a frame link, and positioning the blade, frame link, and central axis, such that the blade is pivoted relative the frame link from a first position to a second position so as to reduce negative torque on the central axis caused by the blade heading generally into oncoming wind.01-19-2012

Andrew M. Hine, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110097212TOUGHENED CURABLE COMPOSITIONS - Toughened curable compositions are described. The curable compositions include a curable resin, surface-modified nanoparticles, and rubber nano-domains. Both core-shell rubber nano-domains, and nano-rubber domains arising from self-assembled block co-polymers are disclosed. Toughened, cured resin compositions, and articles comprising such cured compositions are also discussed.04-28-2011

Andrew M. Hine, Saint Paul, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090306277RESIN SYSTEMS INCLUDING REACTIVE SURFACE-MODIFIED NANOPARTICLES - Resin systems comprising a crosslinkable resin, a reactive diluent, and a plurality of reactive, surface-modified nanoparticles; and gel coats including such resin systems are described. Articles having such compositions attached to a surface of a substrate, e.g., a fibrous reinforced substrate, are also described.12-10-2009

Christopher M. Hine, Rochester, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100130596RAD51 DERIVED CANCER CELL SPECIFIC PROMOTERS FOR TARGETED ANTI- CANCER THERAPY - Provided are compositions and methods for inhibiting growth of cancer cells. The method of the invention relates to delivering to cells an effective amount of a composition that contains a polynucleotide having a Rad51 promoter or a polynucleotide having at least 95% similarity to a Rad51 promoter. The Rad51 promoter is operably linked to a coding region for a cytotoxic agent. In vitro and in vivo results demonstrating effectiveness of the polynucleotides of the invention are presented.05-27-2010

David J. Hine, Skaneateles, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080314791LITHIUM BATTERY PACKAGE - A package comprising a first panel and a second panel. The first and second panels have a closed position wherein the first panel abuts the second panel and an open position wherein the first panel is spaced from the second panel. The first panel has a battery holder configured to retain at least one battery therein. The second panel has a battery powered device holder configured to retain a battery powered device therein. The first panel has a first tear away strip for allowing batteries in the battery holder to be removed from the first panel when the first and second panels are in the open position. The second panel has a second tear away strip for allowing the battery powered device in the battery powered device holder to be removed from the second panel when the first and second panels are in the open position.12-25-2008
20090154148BATTERY POWERED LIGHTING APPLIANCE - A lighting apparatus includes an electrical contact that receives power from an external power source, a battery receiving region, and a battery backed light source. A user interface receives an input indicative of a first desired operation of the lighting apparatus when power is available from the AC power source and a second desired operation of the battery backed light source in the absence of power from the AC power source. Electrical circuitry uses battery power to operate the battery backed light source in the absence of power from the AC power source based on the second desired operation.06-18-2009
20090323317Headlight Devices and Methods - A lighting device includes a head assembly, a battery pack, and a light housing. The light housing includes at least one light source and a diffuser lens. The diffuser lens is pivotably coupled to the light housing. The diffuser lens is configured to pivot between a first position in which the diffuser lens diffuses light emitted by the at least one light source and a second position in which a substantial amount of the light emitted by the at least one light source is not diffused by the diffuser lens.12-31-2009

Derek L. Hine, Portota Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100190394WAVE POWER07-29-2010

Derek L. Hine, Portola Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080299843Wave power vehicle tethers - A wave-powered water vehicle includes a surface float, a submerged swimmer, and a tether which connects the float and the swimmer, so that the swimmer moves up and down as a result of wave motion. The swimmer includes one or more fins which interact with the water as the swimmer moves up and down, and generate forces which propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle, which need not be manned, can carry communication and control equipment so that it can follow a course directed by signals sent to it, and so that it can record or transmit data from sensors on the vehicle.12-04-2008
20090311925Wave Power - A wave-powered water vehicle includes a surface float, a submerged swimmer, and a tether which connects the float and the swimmer, so that the swimmer moves up and down as a result of wave motion. The swimmer includes one or more fins which interact with the water as the swimmer moves up and down, and generate forces which propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle, which need not be manned, can carry communication and control equipment so that it can follow a course directed by signals sent to it, and so that it can record or transmit data from sensors on the vehicle.12-17-2009

Patent applications by Derek L. Hine, Portola Valley, CA US

Douglas S. Hine, Forest Lake, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080300664METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLACING A CORONARY SINUS/CARDIAC VEIN PACING AND DEFIBRILLATION LEAD WITH ADJUSTABLE ELECTRODE SPACING - A medical electrical lead, which may be useful in coupling an implantable medical device, is comprised of a first and second lead. The first lead has a first electrode coupled adjacent a distal end portion thereof. The distal end portion of the first lead is anchorable in the coronary sinus of a patient. The second lead is coupled with and moveable along the first lead. The second lead has a second electrode located thereon wherein the position of the first and second electrodes may be varied relative to one another by movement of the second lead along the first lead. A rubber tip holds the relative position of each electrode.12-04-2008

Patent applications by Douglas S. Hine, Forest Lake, MN US

Douglas Stephen Hine, Forest Lake, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090248127IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD BODIES PROVIDING IMPROVED ELECTRODE CONTACT - A distal section of an implantable medical electrical lead body includes a pair of pre-formed arcuate segments between which an approximately straight segment extends. The approximately straight segment includes a first portion extending distally from a first of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments, a second portion extending from the first portion, a third portion extending from the second to a second of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments. An electrode is coupled to the second portion of the approximately straight segment, and the adjacent first portion has a stiffness which is less than that of the first of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments and preferably less than the stiffness of the third portion, so that, when the distal section of the lead body is implanted, for example, within a cardiac vein, the lead buckles to bring the electrode into closer contact with surrounding tissue.10-01-2009

Graham Hine, Sunnyvale, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100190394WAVE POWER07-29-2010

Matthew G. Hine, Richardson, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100149493Shared-Field Projection and Imaging System - According to one embodiment of the present invention a method for capturing images on a screen is disclosed. The method includes directing light from a surface of a spatial light modular to an image field using a projection system; capturing light from the image field using the projection system, the projection system directing at least a portion of the captured light to the spatial light modulator; and directing at least a portion of the received captured light to an image capture system using the spatial light modulator.06-17-2010

Matthew Glen Hine, Richardson, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080198623System and method for displaying images - System and method for projection display with slim cabinet depth. An embodiment comprises a collimating layer positioned in a light path of a display plane, and a diffusion layer positioned in the light path of the display plane after the collimating layer. The diffusion layer increases the viewing angle of the display plane. The collimating layer comprises a first lens having first and second axes orthogonal to each other and to the light path and a second lens positioned in the light path after the first lens, the second lens having first and second axes orthogonal to each other and to the light path. The first lens is configured along its first axis to redirect light towards the light path and the second lens is configured along its first and second axes to redirect light towards the light path so that the light is substantially parallel to the light path.08-21-2008
20110058084IMAGING INPUT/OUTPUT WITH SHARED SPATIAL MODULATOR - An image input/output apparatus and method includes a light source in optical communication with a spatial radiation modulator for projecting an output image and an image sensor for capturing an input image along a shared input/output path. In a described embodiment, the display of an output image and the capture of an input image is effected using a common spatial radiation modulator (SRM) in the form of a deformable mirror device (DMD).03-10-2011

Nathan Hine, South Strafford, VT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090109259Single-Pass Inkjet Printing - A single-pass print head has multiple orifice plates each serving some but not all of the area to be printed.04-30-2009

Robert M. Hine, Covington, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080312550Multi-Functional and Modular Urine Collection System - Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened and/or lengthened, and/or one or more meters for monitoring, measuring, transmitting or storing a characteristic from the urine. Embodiments can also include a display kit having a transmitting device in the form of a cable or wireless transmitter and a display module. The display module may include an LCD and may be configured for attachment to a urine receptacle.12-18-2008
20090216206Waste Management System - A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member, and a first section having a lumen in fluid communication with a lumen of the collection member.08-27-2009
20090247969WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A waste management system includes a waste transport device, a waste collection device, and an insertion device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, and a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member. The insertion device is positioned about the collection member and retention cuff to retain the collection member and retention cuff in a collapsed configuration.10-01-2009
20100137743MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AND MODULAR URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM - Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened and/or lengthened, and/or one or more meters for monitoring, measuring, transmitting or storing a characteristic from the urine. The urine collection system may include a widened profile to permit urine to cascade from one column to the another and/or may include one or more floats to minimize meniscus errors. The floats may include active agents, may change color based on pH, and may be calibrated to indicate the specific gravity of the urine.06-03-2010
20100222754WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device may include a first connector member configured for releasable connection to a second connector member on the waste collection device. The system may also include an insertion device to facilitate insertion of the waste transport device into the rectum of a patient.09-02-2010
20110178425MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AND MODULAR URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM - Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened and/or lengthened, and/or one or more meters for monitoring, measuring, transmitting or storing a characteristic from the urine.07-21-2011

Patent applications by Robert M. Hine, Covington, GA US

Sarah M. Hine, Southbury, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110225100SYSTEM, METHOD AND INTERFACE DISPLAY FOR VERIFYING AND MANAGING DISTRIBUTION AND SALES OF MEDICINE - A system, method and graphical user interface display for validating, monitoring and otherwise reviewing the sales and distribution of medicines, to reduce the instances of counterfeit medicines. A pharmaceutical company provides medicines to users, either directly or through representatives for the pharmaceutical company. The products have associated identifying codes that are used to track the sales of the products. The system provides verifications of the medicines, as well as statistical analysis of the sales and distribution. The verifications and comparisons of the distribution and sales of the medicines can be reviewed by the user or on a dashboard user interface. The system further allows pharmaceutical companies provided the medicines to provide response messages to users.09-15-2011