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Brooke Elizabeth Bishop Hirsch, Broomfield, CO US
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| 20120009212 | CONJUGATES UTILIZING PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY FOR STIMULATING IMMUNE RESPONSE - Templated conjugates created from naturally-occurring protein sequences found in pathogens, such as viruses, are disclosed. The sequences are “templated” into a consensus coiled-coil sequence in order to form a two-stranded antigen suitable for immunization of a subject. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120014972 | INFLUENZA VIRUS COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR UNIVERSAL VACCINES - The disclosure relates at least in part to embodiments of compositions and methods including vaccines for protection against multiple serologically distinct strains of influenza virus. This disclosure provides significant advances and addresses important needs in the influenza vaccine field. | 01-19-2012 |
Bruce Hirsch, Port Washington, NY US
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| 20090014232 | Multi-layered, peelable hygienic cover for a stethoscope - A disposable stethoscope cover that covers at least the surface of the diaphragm is disclosed. The cover contacts a patient during use and reduces transmittal of microorganisms. The cover is in the form of a flexible sheet having a top and a bottom surface. The sheet has an adhesive material on a portion of the surface thereof that secures the sheet to the surface of the diaphragm. The sheet further includes at least one wing extending from the sheet. The wing has an adhesive on at least one surface thereof for securing the wing to the sheet when the wing is folded over at least a portion of a tube section of the stethoscope. | 01-15-2009 |
Daniel S. Hirsch, Savage, MN US
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| 20120062917 | MASS CUSTOMIZATION OF ARTICLES HAVING DIMENSIONAL AND/OR ANIMATED IMAGES - Mass customization of articles with a customized composite or dimensional image created from one or more custom images, such as photographs, text, and the like. The customized composite image is automatically generated by interlacing, or otherwise combining, the one or more custom or personalized images, and is automatically placed or imposed in a digital template to form a print ready file. The print file is then digitally printed on a substrate and a lens is married thereto such that the composite image is viewable through the lens. Alternatively, the print ready file, or at least the customized composite image, is printed directly on the back of a lens such that the composite image is viewable through the lens. | 03-15-2012 |
Denise Hirsch US
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| 20110311563 | Synthetic Antigenic Peptides and Lipopeptides Derived from Mycobacterium Avium Subsp. Paratubuerculosis - The current invention relates to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases resulting from infections by | 12-22-2011 |
Dick Hirsch, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20100090816 | Computer Screen Blanking Systems - A system for detecting vehicular motion to blank a computer screen. The system includes filtering the motion to determine whenever the motion is consistent with vehicular motion. The system includes communicating the vehicular motion to a computer. The system includes blanking the screen of the computer whenever detecting vehicular motion and blanking the screen of the computer whenever the motion detector is not attached the portable computer. | 04-15-2010 |
Donald Ivan Hirsch, Cottage Grove, MN US
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| 20080311403 | LAMINATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Components for the manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells are provided, as well as apparatus and automatable methods for their manufacture by rotary die cutting and by lamination of various layers to form membrane electrode assemblies. A method and apparatus for performing the method are provided comprising die-cutting webs of catalyst decal materials or electrode materials to make first and second workpieces at first and second rotary die stations; holding the die-cut workpieces by action of sub-ambient air pressure to an endless perforated belt of first and second vacuum conveyors, typically before they are fully cut from the first and second webs; transporting first and second workpieces to opposing sides of a membrane in a laminating station; concurrently feeding the first and second workpieces into the laminating nip adjacent to the membrane, and laminating the first and second workpieces to the membrane. | 12-18-2008 |
Fred R. Hirsch, Denver, CO US
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| 20100196366 | Gefitnib Sensitivity-Related Gene Expression and Products and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed is the identification, provision and use of a panel of biomarkers that predict sensitivity or resistance to EGFR inhibitors, and products and processes related thereto. In one embodiment, a method is described for selecting a cancer patient who is predicted to benefit from therapeutic administration of an EGFR inhibitor, an agonist thereof, or a drug having substantially similar biological activity as EGFR inhibitor. Also described is a method to identify molecules that interact with the EGFR pathway to allow or enhance responsiveness to EGFR inhibitors, as well as a plurality of polynucleotides or antibodies for detection of the expression of genes that are indicative of sensitivity or resistance to EGFR inhibitors, an agonist thereof, or a drug having substantially similar biological activity as EGFR inhibitors. A method to identify a compound with the potential to enhance the efficacy of EGFR inhibitors is also described. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110262453 | Markers for Assessing the Susceptibility of Cancer to IGF-1R Treatment - The present invention relates to a method of predicting response of a cancer cell tissue to IGF-IR treatment. The inventors have observed a direct relationship between the expression of survivin, ErbB | 10-27-2011 |
Gerald Philip Hirsch US
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| 20100288323 | Thermoelectric evaluation and manufacturing methods - A means for determining the electrical resistance and resistivity of thermoelectric material allows quality control at all steps in the construction of a bismuth telluride and antimony telluride thermoelectric generator. The method involves measuring negative thermoelectric voltage with no current flowing and then a measure of negative thermoelectric voltage while forcing known current through the material in the same direction as shorted to accurately determine thermoelectric resistance. A manual and automatic method of manufacturing thermoelectric rings using forcing current for in-process testing means. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100288326 | Solar home electrification with grid connection - A means of providing solar powered electricity for day and nighttime use supported in part by power from the grid to allow a small generator to electrify the home or business with a small generator operating with much larger capacity. Excess solar energy is provided to the power company as needed. | 11-18-2010 |
Gerald Philip Hirsch, Clarksville, TN US
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| 20100288322 | Solar to electric system - Conversion of solar heat into electrical energy is achieved using a parabolic reflector, a heat transfer medium, a high-density heat store and a thermoelectric generator. The system is useful for various forms of stationary and moving applications. Using stored heat derived from sunlight provides day and night electrical supply over many days depending on the size of the solar collector and heat store. Moving applications are achieved using a mobile heat store with attached thermoelectric generator. | 11-18-2010 |
Gerald Phillip Hirsch US
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| 20120090534 | Solid state thermoelectric power converter - High efficiency conversion of heat energy to electrical energy is achieved using a ring of metallic components and anodically sliced, reduced barriers, high purity n-type and p-type semiconductor wafers. Energy produced by heating one set of fins and cooling another set is extracted from a ring of bismuth telluride based n-type wafers and antimony telluride based p-type wafers using make-before-break control of MOSfet switch banks. Standard AC frequencies and DC output result from rectification of make-before-break high frequency switched very high currents in the ring and a DC to AC converter. Solar energy stored in porcelain fragments extends the time that solar energy can be used as the heat source for the thermoelectric generator device. | 04-19-2012 |
Herman Hirsch, New York, NY US
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| 20090055302 | System and method for integrating a convertible security with a call spread - The present invention relates to a method and system for providing a financial instrument by integrating a convertible security with a call spread to form a financial instrument having the benefits of low coupons and tax efficiencies. The call spread includes a first call option that mirrors features of the convertible security and a second call option that has a higher strike price than that of the first call option. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090063327 | System and method for integrating a convertible security with a call spread - The present invention relates to a method and system for providing a financial instrument by integrating a convertible security with a call spread to form a financial instrument having the benefits of low coupons and tax efficiencies. The call spread includes a first call option that mirrors features of the convertible security and a second call option that has a higher strike price than that of the first call option. | 03-05-2009 |
James David Hirsch, Springfield, OR US
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| 20090047692 | OPTICALLY-DETECTABLE ENZYME SUBSTRATES AND THEIR METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to compounds that are substrates for an enzyme, and upon reaction with the enzyme provide a detectable response, such as an optically detectable response. In particular, the compounds have utility in detecting the presence of a β-lactamase in a sample. In addition to the compounds, methods are disclosed for analyzing a sample for the presence of a β-lactmase, for example, as an indicator of expression of a nucleic acid sequence including a sequence coding for a β-lactmase. Kits are disclosed that include the disclosed compounds and additional components, for example, cells, antibodies, a β-lactmase or instructions for using the components in an assay. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20120040380 | OPTICALLY-DETECTABLE ENZYME SUBSTRATES AND THEIR METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to compounds that are substrates for an enzyme, and upon reaction with the enzyme provide a detectable response, such as an optically detectable response. In particular, the compounds have utility in detecting the presence of a β-lactamase in a sample. In addition to the compounds, methods are disclosed for analyzing a sample for the presence of a β-lactmase, for example, as an indicator of expression of a nucleic acid sequence including a sequence coding for a β-lactmase. Kits are disclosed that include the disclosed compounds and additional components, for example, cells, antibodies, a β-lactmase or instructions for using the components in an assay. | 02-16-2012 |
Joachim Hirsch, Colleyville, TX US
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| 20100140363 | Air powered terminal unit and system - An air powered terminal unit comprising a housing, a fluid to air heat exchanger, an induced flow air inlet upstream of the heat exchanger, a venturi downstream of the heat exchanger, a nozzle cooperatively disposed with the venturi so as to direct a primary air jet discharged from the nozzle through the venturi, such that an air flow through the heat exchanger is induced, and an outlet downstream of the venturi for discharging a mixture of the induced flow air and the primary air. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20120088445 | Air distribution unit - An air distribution unit comprising a housing having a receiving chamber, said receiving chamber is in communication externally and internally of said housing, a first air exhaust duct in said housing in communication with said receiving chamber and with said exterior for exhausting air from said receiving chamber to a lower portion of the housing, a second air exhaust duct in said housing in communication with said receiving chamber and with said exterior for exhausting air from said receiving chamber to an upper portion of the housing, an air supply duct in said housing having a first end in communication with said receiving chamber and a second end in communication with said first air exhaust duct, and a damper communicating with said receiving chamber for selectively routing air from said receiving chamber to either the first air exhaust duct or said second air exhaust duct. | 04-12-2012 |
Joy Hirsch, New York, NY US
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| 20110301495 | IMAGES OF LANGUAGE-SENSITIVE NEUROCIRCUITRY AS A DIAGNOSTIC FOR AUTISM - The disclosed subject matter provides on ore more imaging techniques during passive auditory stimulation to objectively provide a diagnostic indicator of ASD. These techniques include functional MRI (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and tractography, and combinations thereof. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that uniquely provides an objective (imaging) physiological technique to diagnose early autism and to monitor progress following therapeutic intervention. | 12-08-2011 |
Karl F. Hirsch, Sammamish, WA US
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| 20110125608 | OPEN, NEUTRAL ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR DIGITAL CONTENT PROVIDING DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL SUPPORT TO PUBLISHERS AND RETAILERS AND ABSTRACT FULFILLMENT FOR PUBLISHERS - An online service and system are provided through which digital content publishers can package, protect, market and sell their content through on-line retailers, and through which on-line retailers can both build a unique inventory of digital content with all associated marketing metadata to sell through their on-line stores and seamlessly integrate the digital content into their on-line shopping cart. The system provides publishers with abstract fulfillment such that they only have to upload the content for that product one time to a server or other device configured as an open, neutral electronic distribution platform that can provide third party verification to the publisher of a transaction between the retailer and the consumer for that publisher's product. Content selected from the server by different retailers is dynamically rebranded using the retailer-specific information corresponding to those respective retailers. | 05-26-2011 |
Keith A. Hirsch, Canton, MI US
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| 20110049052 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING THE DEPOSITION OF SILICA AND/OR SILICATE COMPOUNDS IN AQUEOUS SYSTEMS - A method inhibits the deposition of silica and/or silicate compounds on a surface in an aqueous system. The method includes the step of adding a polymer to the aqueous system. The polymer comprises the reaction product of a natural oil component and an alkylene oxide. The polymer of the subject invention has a core, comprising a fatty acid or an ester thereof, and a plurality of polymeric side chains bonded to the core. The plurality of polymeric side chains comprise alkyleneoxy groups selected from the group of ethyleneoxy groups, propyleneoxy groups, butyleneoxy groups, and combinations thereof. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110049053 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING THE DEPOSITION OF SILICA AND/OR SILICATE COMPOUNDS IN AQUEOUS SYSTEMS - A method of inhibiting the deposition of silica and/or silicate compounds on a surface in an aqueous system is provided. The method comprises the step of adding a polymer to the aqueous system. The polymer comprises at least one constitutional unit (i) and at least one additional constitutional unit (ii). The constitutional unit (i) is represented by the formula: | 03-03-2011 |
Mark A. Hirsch, Vicksburg, MI US
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| 20080236322 | Transmission range shift control with neutral position lock - A range selection control system for a transmission facilitates safe operation of a power take off. A fluid actuated range piston assembly within a range cylinder moves between low range and high range positions. Range cylinder and range piston assembly define sealed high range and low range chambers. A neutral cylinder intersects range cylinder. A fluid actuated neutral piston assembly within neutral cylinder defines a neutral chamber. Neutral piston assembly engages range control piston assembly responsive to pressurization of neutral chamber. Neutral piston assembly is received by an engagement feature of range piston assembly when range control piston assembly is in a neutral position, retaining range piston assembly there. An electrically responsive locking mechanism locks neutral piston assembly in place when range piston assembly is in the neutral position. The locking is controlled by a condition of an electrical switch indicating a transmission condition. | 10-02-2008 |
Mark J. Hirsch, Fairport, NY US
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| 20090257787 | HSD WIRES USING FIBROUS CARBON NANOMATERIAL YARNS - A Hybrid Scavengeless Development electrophotographic printing system is provided wherein the electrode wires contain carbon nanotube yarn. The use of carbon nanotube yarn alleviates the problem of fundamental strobing image defects, because the electrodes made from the carbon nanotube yarn can be put at a higher tension to density set point, and thereby achieve fundamental resonance frequencies larger than that obtainable from steel. Additionally the yarn's strength is sufficient to withstand the typical forces it is subjected to in a Hybrid Scavengeless Development environment. | 10-15-2009 |
Matthew Hirsch, Somerville, MA US
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| 20090003515 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE PITCH COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SCANNING FOR BAGGAGE SCREENING - A method of and a system for variable pitch CT scanning for baggage screening and variable pitch image reconstruction are disclosed. The method comprises decelerating conveyor belt speed when additional time is needed to render a decision on a complex bag; accelerating conveyor belt speed to its normal speed when decisions are reached on undecided bags; generating cone-beam projection data at variable scanning pitch corresponding to variable conveyor belt speed; computing a tilt angle and a distance offset for each tilted slice using the pitch values at which the cone-beam projection data is acquired for that tilted slice; generating fan-beam projection data for each tilted slice using the tilted angle and the distance offset; generating correction projection data to compensate for the error between the source trajectory and the tilted reconstruction plane; generating the corrected fan-beam projection data by adding the correction projection data to the fan-beam projection data; reconstructing tilted slices using the corrected fan-beam projection data; and interpolating the reconstructed tilted slices into axial slices. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110019056 | Bi-Directional Screen - A bidirectional screen alternately switches between a display mode showing conventional graphics and a capture mode in which the LCD backlight is disabled and the LCD displays a pinhole array or a tiled-broadband code. A large-format image sensor is placed behind the liquid crystal layer. Together, the image sensor and LCD function as a mask-based light field camera, capturing an array of images equivalent to that produced by an array of cameras spanning the display surface. The recovered multi-view orthographic imagery is used to passively estimate the depth of scene points from focus. | 01-27-2011 |
Michael J. Hirsch, St. Petersburg, FL US
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| 20100182969 | Optimization Strategies For Resource Management And Course Of Action Analysis - A method for allocating resources includes receiving one or more parameters associated with an object of interest. At least one of the parameters corresponds to a probability that the object of interest is participating in a predetermined situation of interest. The method also includes calculating a plurality of values, based at least in part on the parameters, and selecting, based at least in part on the calculated values, one or more operations to be performed involving the object of interest. In addition the method includes generating an instruction based at least in part on the operation to be performed transmitting the instruction to an operational resource. | 07-22-2010 |
Michael J. Hirsch, Orlando, FL US
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| 20100223086 | Determining A Course Of Action While Managing Resources - According to one embodiment, determining a course of action includes receiving a problem description describing an optimization problem. The optimization problem comprises resources and adversarial objects. A resource performs an action, and an adversarial object performs a reaction in response to the action. The optimization problem is decomposed into sub-problems, where each sub-problem corresponds to an adversarial object. Each sub-problem is solved to yield an optimal sub-solution. It is determined whether there are one or more resource conflicts among the sub-solutions. A resource conflict occurs if a resource is required to perform more than one action at a stage. If there are one or more resource conflicts, a fixing procedure is applied to address the resource conflicts. | 09-02-2010 |
Michael Jacob Hirsch, Oldsmar, FL US
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| 20080319558 | Global optimization by continuous greedy randomized adaptive search procedure - Disclosed are method and apparatus for generating a global minimum value of a function representing a characteristic of a system comprising at least one object, wherein the function is based at least in part on a set of data elements within a bounded domain. At an initial randomly chosen data element, the method comprises generating a local minimum by a sequence comprising multiple iterations of a construction phase followed by a local-improvement phase. A set of local minima are generated at a set of initial randomly chosen data elements. The global minimum is the minimum of the local minima within the bounded domain. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080319713 | Sensor registration by global optimization procedures - Disclosed are method and apparatus for registering multiple sensors collecting data from multiple objects. Sensor registration is decomposed into a two-step procedure. The first step corrects systematic errors. The second step assigns objects measured by one sensor to objects measured by a second sensor. Systematic errors are corrected by generating the global minimum of a systematic error function. One embodiment for generating the global minimum uses a Continuous Greedy Randomized Adaptive Search Procedure. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20100076726 | Sensor Registration by Global Optimization Procedures - Disclosed are method and apparatus for registering multiple sensors collecting data from multiple objects. Sensor registration is decomposed into a two-step procedure. The first step corrects systematic errors. The second step assigns objects measured by one sensor to objects measured by a second sensor. Systematic errors are corrected by generating the global minimum of a systematic error function. One embodiment for generating the global minimum uses a Continuous Greedy Randomized Adaptive Search Procedure. | 03-25-2010 |
Nicholas J. Hirsch, Wind Lake, WI US
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| 20090060477 | FOOD WASTE DISPOSER WITH PWM BASED CONTROL OF GRINDING PROFILE - A food waste disposer has a motor driven with pulse width modulation (“PWM”). A grinding profile is controlled based on PWM values of the PWM controller driving the motor. In an aspect, controlling the grinding profile includes varying the speed of the motor based on the PWM values. In an aspect, the grinding profile is initiated after the food waste disposer is started and a PWM value exceeds a set value indicating the presence of a grinding load in a grinding section of the food waste disposer. In an aspect, it is determined that the grinding load has been sufficiently ground once the PWM value does not exceed a first set value after the grinding profile has been initiated. In an aspect, corrective action is initiated when the PWM value exceeds the set value after a predetermined period of time. | 03-05-2009 |
Raphael Hirsch, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090214092 | METHOD OF ASSESSING A BODY PART - A method of assessing a body part includes obtaining two or more types of data through a combination of two or more of the following four imaging modalities: (1) obtaining surface topography data of the body part, (2) obtaining thermographic data of the body part, (3) obtaining range of motion data for the body part, and (4) obtaining spectral data of light reflected from the body part. The two or more types of data are integrated to allow them to be interacted with simultaneously, and the body part is assessed based on the integrated data. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090216130 | METHOD OF ASSESSING LOCALIZED SHAPE AND TEMPERATURE OF THE HUMAN BODY - A method of objectively quantifying assessments of joints having arthritis for purposes of assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The objective measurements utilize known imaging modalities including 3D scanning, thermal imaging, visible and near-infrared imaging and two-dimensional imaging to quantify swelling, heat distribution, erythema, and range or motion. The objective measurements can be combined in various ways to assess the extent of the disease and can be used to adjust treatment protocols. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20110045507 | FSTL-1 AS A BIOMAKER OF INFLAMMATION - The invention provides methods and kits for diagnosing severity of particular types of inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatic diseases, by assessing protein levels of follistatin-like protein 1 (FSTL-1). The level of FSTL-1 protein present in the serum or synovial fluid of individuals suspected of having certain inflammatory disease (e.g, rheumatoid arthritis) is positively correlated with the severity of the disease. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110274698 | Immunomodulation Of Inflammatory Conditions Utilizing Follistatin-Like Protein-1 And Agents That Bind Thereto - Follistatin-like protein (FSTL-1) is a secreted glycoprotein of unknown function, first isolated from mouse osteoblastic cells as a transforming growth factor-β1-inducible gene. The inventors have discovered that FSTL-1 is a proinflammatory mediator. As such, the invention provides for composition and methods of using agents that bind to FSTL-1 to modulate various types of inflammation (e.g., autoimmune diseases). Inhibitors and antagonists of FSTL-1, particularly antibodies or antibody fragments, may be used to treat conditions related to inflammation, such as arthritis. In addition, the inventors have discovered that FSTL-1 has a role in the Th17 pathway. Accordingly, the invention provides for compositions and methods of using agents which bind to FSTL-1 to modulate the generation of Th17 cells. Such agents are useful for delaying development of and treating diseases associated with undesired production of Th17 cells, such as autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, since FSTL-1 is a proinflammatory mediator with a role in cancer, the invention provides for compositions and methods of using a pharmaceutical composition of FSTL-1 to delay development of or treat cancer. | 11-10-2011 |
Robert L. Hirsch, Alexandria, VA US
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| 20100202582 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING ENERGY IN A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - A method of storing heat includes moving a portion of a heated fluid from at least one reactor core to at least one tank having solid media, storing heat from the portion of the heated fluid in the solid media, and transferring the stored heat from the solid media to a fluid that can be used by a power plant to generate electrical energy. A system for storing heat in a nuclear power plant includes at least one tank comprising solid media structured and arranged to store heat and an arrangement structured and arranged to pass a first fluid through the at least one tank, transfer heat from the first fluid to the solid media, store the heat in the solid media, and transfer the heat from the solid media to a second fluid. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. | 08-12-2010 |
Steven B. Hirsch, Middleburg, VA US
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| 20100040400 | KEYBOARD AND KEYS - In a preferred form, a keyboard has a single row of eight multi-position keys or groups of key elements with the letters arranged in a standard QWERTY keyboard configuration. The eight keys or key element groups correspond to the eight fingers used when touch typing; each finger operates one key, and that key contains all the letters that the finger normally accesses when touch typing on a standard QWERTY keyboard. With this design, no finger has to move to a different key or key element group while typing. In certain forms, when depressed at different locations on its key face, each key either moves straight down, or down while tilting slightly about one of a plurality of axes. Three-position keys have two tilt axes and six-position keys have five tilt axes. The switches utilize contacts located on the bottom of the switches which may be conductive or nonconductive. | 02-18-2010 |
Steven N. Hirsch, Burlington, VT US
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| 20110314238 | COMMON MEMORY PROGRAMMING - A method for unidirectional communication between tasks includes providing a first task having access to an amount of virtual memory, blocking a communication channel portion of said first task's virtual memory, such that the first task cannot access said portion, providing a second task, having access to an amount of virtual memory equivalent to the first task's virtual memory, wherein a communication channel portion of the second task's virtual memory corresponding to the blocked portion of the first task's virtual memory is marked as writable, transferring the communication channel memory of the second task to the first task, and unblocking the communication channel memory of the first task. | 12-22-2011 |
Thomas Steven Hirsch, Bedford, MA US
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| 20100235896 | Instrument access control system - A system for centrally managing a set of network-connected laboratory instruments is disclosed. For example, the system includes a centralized database that includes information about the instruments in the system and about the authorized users of the system. In particular, the centralized database indicates which users are authorized to use each of the instruments in the system. The database may also include information about the operations that each user is authorized to perform using the instruments and information indicating whether tests performed by each instrument must be signed using one or more electronic signatures. The system may recognize a number of “roles,” each of which is associated with a particular set of rights, and may assign one or more roles to each user. Instruments and other elements of the system may access the centralized database over a network to enforce the user rights represented by the information in the database. | 09-16-2010 |
William Hirsch, Laconia, NH US
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| 20090266392 | Crutch cushion, crutch system and kit - A crutch cushion, a crutch cushion kit and crutch system that includes the crutch cushion. The crutch cushion includes a body having rear, front, right side, left side, top and bottom surfaces, and a hollow chamber proximate to the bottom surface. The top surface slopes downward from the front surface to the rear surface. The right and left side surfaces each have a substantially concave shape. The bottom surface has an oblong opening proximate to and dimensioned to be smaller than a dimension of the hollow chamber. | 10-29-2009 |