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Allen Lee Hogan, York, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090150261	Method and apparatus for providing status of inventory - A stateless e-commerce status indication system is provided. The system includes software code executable on at least one host website. The software code communicates with a remote processing server to obtain status information relating to status of an item for sale. The software then communicates at least a portion of the status information to a user of the host website.	06-11-2009

Andrew Hogan, Red Lion, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100291214	THREE-DIMENSIONAL MICROFIBER EXTRUDATE STRUCTURE AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL MICROFIBER EXTRUDATE STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a three-dimensional microfiber extrudate structure and a process of forming a three-dimensional microfiber extrudate structure. The three-dimensional microfiber extrudate structure includes a matrix having a three-dimensional geometry wherein the three-dimensional geometry is a visco-elastic relaxation state of a preform introduced to a medium.	11-18-2010

Andrew Hogan, York, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090169628	ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR FOCUSED DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC MATERIALS - A microfiber extrudate and delivery process includes a bio-compatible polymer matrix forming a body of the microfiber extrudate, an exogenously excitable material arranged within the body, and an active load arranged within the body.	07-02-2009
20100291384	FIBER HAVING NON-UNIFORM COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A fiber having a non-uniform composition is disclosed. The fiber includes a first domain having a first composition and a second domain having a second composition different from the first composition. The fiber includes an interphase region intermediate the first and second domains that includes a blend of the first and second compositions to provide a gradual transition from the first domain composition to the second domain composition. A method for making such fibers is also disclosed.	11-18-2010

Andrew Charles Hogan, Lexington, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100303484	Capacitive Sensor for Sensing State of Waste Toner Box in an Imaging Apparatus - A capacitive sensor for sensing amount of waste toner in a waste toner box of an imaging apparatus includes a capacitor that has a pair of separated plates disposed within the interior of the waste toner box. The capacitance of the capacitor changes with the amount of toner in between the plates of the capacitor. A sensor circuitry is connected to the plates of the waste toner box that measure the capacitance of the capacitor as a voltage value. This voltage value is provided to a controller that determines a relative change in the capacitance value by determining a change in capacitance of the capacitor with respect to a number of pages printed by the imaging apparatus. The controller then determines the state of the waste toner box based on this relative change in capacitance.	12-02-2010

Apollo Hogan, Astoria, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100191632	VALUATION OF CONTINGENT FINANCIAL CLAIMS USING DECLARATIVE PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided relating to computing financial values for contingent claims. A declarative programming language is provided that comprises several primitives. A program according to such a language may combine primitives to create a description of a contingent claim or type of contingent claims. Such a program may be compiled into an executable form and, when executed, may calculate a financial value for a claim. Calculation of the financial value may make use of mathematical models, techniques, or both, including statistical and Monte Carlo methods.	07-29-2010

Bartholomew P. Hogan, Rockville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090031940	Underwater Vehicle With Sonar Array - An underwater vehicle including an axi-symmetric framing system rotatable about a centerline to define a shell of revolution having a uniformly-convex outer boundary. A narrow-beam sonar array is mounted on the axi-symmetric framing system, and includes a multitude of simultaneously-fireable and/or asynchronously-fireable transducers distributed substantially evenly over a 4π-steradian viewing angle. The present invention provides the necessary configuration for a vehicle wherein an internal algorithm can compare a “new” geometry to an “old” geometry collected earlier to construct a best fit of the new world map with the old world map and locate the vehicle within the context of the new world map. This then provides a completely independent mechanism for correction of the gradual drift in x and y that is not dependent on any form of external navigation aid.	02-05-2009

Bettyann Hogan, Marietta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110065352	ENTERTAINMENT ATTACHMENT FOR BABY BOTTLES - A light and sound emitting apparatus for attachment to assorted conventional infant feeding bottles includes a base member having at least one side wall, an inner floor and a bottom panel, all forming a substantially hollow interior compartment, a solid-state memory device for storing a plurality of sounds, and at least one speaker disposed adjacent the bottom panel or side wall for emitting sounds. A sound-generating device is disposed within the interior compartment for transmitting a plurality of songs and sounds to speakers, and lights are disposed adjacent an exterior surface of the side wall for emitting flashes of light from at least two locations. Light and sound generation is powered by a battery disposed within the interior compartment, and an adjustable clamp rises vertically from the base for releasable attachment to a nursing bottle.	03-17-2011

Brigid L.m. Hogan, Brentwood, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090170201	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS - The invention relates to cell proliferation, cell differentiation, male infertility, male fertility and to compositions and methods involved therein.	07-02-2009

Charles R. Hogan, Williamsville, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100064629	Wall panel system - A wall panel comprises a base layer comprising fiberglass board, an intermediate layer comprising molded fiberglass board, and a facer layer comprising glass textile. The wall panel provides consumers with greater options and flexibility in terms of room aesthetics as well as provides additional advantages over current basement finishing systems having fabric facer layers.	03-18-2010

Daniel Edward Hogan, Stamford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090172196	System and Method For Protecting Content Transferred Between Devices - A method of modifying a series of packets of a content for transmitting to a user over a network includes providing a key that includes at least one aspect of at least one of the packets of a content that is to be modified; and modifying the content based on the key to thereby provide a modified content. A method of rendering a series of packets of a content and a system for modifying a series of packets of a content for rendering by a user are also presented.	07-02-2009
20090300202	System and Method for Providing Digital Content - A system and method for disseminating digital content, including receiving a video stream having embedded time code markers, copying the video stream, distributing a first copy to a player with a desired delay, distributing a second copy for association of content, and associating content with the second copy during the delay for playing of the first copy and the associated content at the player.	12-03-2009

Dave W. Hogan, Murrells Inlet, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090075743	Golf ball dispensing and teeing device - A golf ball dispensing and teeing device is provided which allows a single golf ball to be metered from a supply tube and travel therefrom to rest atop an elevated ball tee.	03-19-2009

Dirk Hogan, Corvallis, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100189014	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING NODE CONFIGURATION INFORMATION - A system of distributing node configuration information to a plurality of nodes in an event is provided. The system includes a first node, a second node operatively connected to the first node, and an event manager operatively connected to the first node and the second node. The event manager transmits the node configuration information to the first node and the second node, and transmits an indication to the first node and the second node to initiate communication between the first node and the second node using the node configuration information.	07-29-2010
20100225733	Systems and Methods for Managing Virtual Collaboration Systems - Systems and methods for managing virtual collaboration systems are disclosed herein. A virtual collaboration system includes a hoster configured to receive second media streams from at least a second node, and to transmit those streams from at least one simulated node to at least a first node; and a management subsystem adapted to dynamically configure a topology of a virtual collaborative event, wherein configuration of the topology includes a determination of media stream connections among the at least one simulated node and the at least a first node based on at least one policy, and wherein the media stream connections establish and maintain virtual relationships among the at least one simulated node and the at least a first node.	09-09-2010

Edward J. Hogan, East Quogue, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100094735	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED PAYMENTS - Techniques for defining and customizing payment rules and automatically paying charges in accordance with the rules is described. A charge is settled and the charge is posted to an account, for example a credit card account, in the form of a settlement record. An automated payments engine compares the settlement record against payment conditions of one or more payment rules. If a payment condition is satisfied, the automated payments engine initiates a payment according to a payment method associated with the satisfied payment condition.	04-15-2010

Edward J. Hogan, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100223186	Method and System for Conducting Secure Payments - A proximity device transmits a first dynamic authentication value contactlessly to a terminal. The first authentication value is included in a discretionary data field of message data arranged in an ISO Track 1 and/or ISO Track 2 format. Message data is sent from the terminal to an issuer. The issuer separately derives a second authentication value and compares it with the first authentication value.	09-02-2010
20100228668	Method and System for Conducting a Transaction Using a Proximity Device and an Identifier - A proximity device transmits a first dynamic authentication value contactlessly to a terminal. The first authentication value is included in a discretionary data field of message data arranged in an ISO Track 1 and/or ISO Track 2 format. Message data is sent from the terminal to an issuer. The issuer separately derives a second authentication value and compares it with the first authentication value. An identifier associated with the primary account number (PAN) is also used and transmitted instead of the PAN.	09-09-2010

Edward P.a. Hogan, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110163968	Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Manipulating Tables Using Multi-Contact Gestures - An electronic device having a display and a touch-sensitive surface, displays a table having a plurality of rows, a plurality of columns, and a plurality of cells. The device detects a gesture on the touch-sensitive surface that includes movement of one or more of a first contact and a second contact. When the detected gesture is a pinch gesture at a location that corresponds to one or more respective columns in the table and has a component that is perpendicular to the one or more respective columns, the device decreases the width of the one or more respective columns. When the detected gesture is a de-pinch gesture at a location that corresponds to one or more respective columns in the table and has a component that is perpendicular to the one or more respective columns, the device increases the width of the one or more respective columns.	07-07-2011
20120013539	SYSTEMS WITH GESTURE-BASED EDITING OF TABLES - Computing equipment such as devices with touch screen displays and other touch sensitive equipment may be used to display tables of data to a user. The tables of data may contain rows and columns. Touch gestures such as tap and flick gestures may be detected using the touch screen or other touch sensor. In response to a detected tap such as a tap on a row or column header, the computing equipment may select and highlight a corresponding row or column in a displayed table. In response to a flick gesture in a particular direction, the computing equipment may move the selected row or column to a new position within the table. For example, if the user selects a particular column and supplies a right flick gestures, the selected column may be moved to the right edge of a body region in the table.	01-19-2012
20120013540	TABLE EDITING SYSTEMS WITH GESTURE-BASED INSERTION AND DELETION OF COLUMNS AND ROWS - Computing equipment may display tables of data that contain rows and columns. Touch gestures such as hold and flick gestures may be detected using a touch screen or other touch sensor. In response to a detected hold portion of a hold and flick gesture, a row or column in a table may be selected. In response to detection of a simultaneous flick portion, columns or rows may be inserted or deleted. A column may be inserted after a selected column using a hold and right downflick gesture. A hold and left downflick gesture may be used to insert a column before a selected column. Rows may be inserted before and after selected rows using hold and upper rightflick and hold and lower rightflick gestures. One or more columns or rows may be deleted using upflick or leftflick gestures.	01-19-2012

Emilie Hogan, New Brunswick, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110119281	Methods for Discovering Analyst-Significant Portions of a Multi-Dimensional Database - Methods for discovering portions of a multi-dimensional database that are significant to an analyst can be computer-implemented. The methods can include specifying a data view having at least two dimensions and all records of the database. A plurality of operation iterations are then performed on the data view, wherein each iteration is a chain operation, a hop operation or an anti-hop operation. The operation iterations are ceased upon satisfaction of a termination criteria. The resulting data view can then be presented to an analyst. The methods can facilitate a users' knowledge discovery tasks and assist in finding relevant patterns, trends, and anomalies.	05-19-2011

Grant Hogan, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110307601	SERVER ARRAY CAPACITY MANAGEMENT CALCULATOR - Server array capacity calculator systems and methods are provided for estimating capacity based on diagnostic data. For example, a system comprising a database and an estimator computing device comprising a graphical user interface (GUI) and a capacity management module stored in memory and executed on a processor comprising instructions to receive diagnostic data from a plurality of servers of different server types, receive user input via the GUI, and in response to the user input, and for each of the server types, compute a current reference number of servers from current server efficiency estimates and a current number of utilized servers; calculate a growth multiplier from a ratio of the projected number of users and a count of the current concurrent users; generate a projected number of servers by multiplying the current reference number of servers with the growth multiplier, and display the projected number of servers on the GUI.	12-15-2011

Guy Hogan, Keyport, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100252687	ATTACHABLE WING - An attachable wing for an aircraft is disclosed. The attachable wing is configured to mount to the underside of the fuselage of an aircraft, such as a rotary wing aircraft (e.g., a helicopter) or a fixed wing aircraft. The attachable wing produces additional lift, which results in an increase in speed, and consequently, an increase in fuel efficiency and payload capacity. In some embodiments, the attachable wing is retractable to facilitate takeoffs and landings. Additionally, the apparatus may be made of a bulletproof or anti-ballistic material to protect the aircraft from incoming fire or crash damage. The airfoil apparatus provides additional lift, allowing for greater fuel efficiency and range of the aircraft on which it is installed.	10-07-2010

Guy J. Hogan, Keyport, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110005380	PORTABLE BALLISTIC SHIELD - A portable ballistic shield is disclosed. The portable ballistic shield is contoured to conform to an individual's body and may be integrated with a rucksack and frame to provide protection to the user's back and torso while still allowing the user substantially unobstructed access to all parts of the rucksack. The portable ballistic shield may also provide rigidity for the rucksack, eliminating the need for a rucksack frame. The portable ballistic shield may also comprise a shape allowing for the user to concurrently utilize an assault rifle or other firearm. During times of hostility, the user may deploy the shield from the rucksack in a minimal amount of time in order to protect the user from oncoming gunfire or shrapnel.	01-13-2011

James Joseph Hogan, Lincroft, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110043314	Creative transformer - This invention disproves the conservation of energy in a core transformer as unavoidable. It shows that the design was a cause. Scientists, when they had a pair of equal forces (magnetomotive forces), allowed a pair of equal energies. This is changed by two innovations. One is called an “air-gap magnetic core”; it does not transfer all the force in the energy of a coil, to the core. And the other is a complete and radical change in circuitry.	02-24-2011

James R. Hogan, Bartlesville, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110004454	STATISTICAL METHOD FOR ANALYZING THE PERFORMANCE OF OILFIELD EQUIPMENT - A statistical methodology is disclosed to provide time-to-event estimates for oilfield equipment. A method according to the present invention extracts unbiased information from equipment performance data and considers parameters interactions without recourse to data thinning. The analysis explicitly accounts for items of equipment that are still operational at the time of analysis. A method according to the present invention may also be utilized to apply survival analysis to any oilfield equipment components where time-to-event information has been recorded. The method of the present invention allows comparative reckoning between different components present in the system comprising several or many individual components and allows analysis of these components either individually or simultaneously, i.e., in the presence of other components.	01-06-2011

Jason R. Hogan, Glen Allen, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110244205	LOW DENSITY PAPER AND PAPERBOARD WITH TWO-SIDED COATING - A paper or paperboard including a cellulose substrate and a coating applied to each side of the paperboard substrate to form a coated structure, the coated structure having a basis weight, a caliper thickness and a Parker Print Surf smoothness, the Parker Print Surf smoothness being at most about 2 microns, the basis weight being less than about Y1 pounds per 3000 ft2, wherein Y1 is a function of the caliper thickness (X) in points and is calculated as follows: Y1=29.15+11.95X−0.07415X2.	10-06-2011

Jason Richard Hogan, Glen Allen, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090236062	Method For Coating Dry Finish Paperboard - A method for coating paperboard including the steps of preparing a web of cellulosic fibers, the web having a basis weight of at least about 85 pounds per 3000 ft	09-24-2009
20090239047	Basecoat and Associated Paperboard Structure - A basecoat including a pigment blend of a coarse ground calcium carbonate and a hyperplaty clay having an average aspect ratio of at least about 40:1.	09-24-2009
20110315332	Method for Coating Dry Finish Paperboard - A method for coating paperboard including the steps of preparing a paperboard substrate having a basis weight of at least about 85 pounds per 3000 ft	12-29-2011

Jeffrey C. Hogan, Newman Lake, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100308131	Device for carrying and dispensing scent - A device for carrying and dispensing scent with a scent retaining block, a block retaining housing, a living hinge member, a housing cover plate, a latch member, right and left housing strap apertures, an adjustable length strap attached by male and female strap retaining members. The housing is rectangular and has one fully open portion. The housing cover plate is attached to the housing by the living hinge member. The housing has a plurality of apertures allowing air to freely pass into and out of the housing. The adjustable strap is attached to the left strap aperture. The non adjustable strap is attached to the right strap aperture or vice versa. The adjustable strap is removably attached to the non adjustable strap by the male and the female strap retaining members. The scent block is constructed from an absorbent material capable of retaining a liquid scent without leaking.	12-09-2010

Jeffrey Robert Hogan, Athens, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100204300	ANTI-VIRAL METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - The instant disclosure relates to methods and compositions for silencing poxvirus gene expression and replication using RNA interference. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating a subject with a poxvirus infection.	08-12-2010

Jeremy Hogan, Triangle, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110285164	WINDSHIELD COVER AND PROTECTOR - The present invention relates to a protective cover for a windshield comprising: a top handle, where said top handle extends from both sides of the cover; a bottom handle, where said bottom handle extends from both sides of the cover; straps, where the straps extend from the top handle and the bottom handle; Velcro tips at the tip of each strap; and a magnetic strip, said strip extends across the top edge of the cover. In one embodiment, the straps are elastic and capable of extending lengthwise. The cover may include reinforcement strips extending across the length of the cover and the cover may be made of a Tyvek material. The magnetic strip seals the top edge of the cover to prevent the intrusion of rain or snow.	11-24-2011

John Hogan, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100229823	EMERGENCY ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Emergency lubrication systems and methods for an engine are provided. One system includes a primary lubrication system including a de-aeration oil tank configured to store de-aerated oil until the oil is de-aerated, a first oil supply line configured to provide de-aerated oil to the engine, and a first valve configured to control the flow of oil through the primary lubrication system. The system further includes a secondary lubrication system including a second valve coupled to the de-aeration oil tank and configured to control the flow of oil through the secondary lubrication system, and a second oil supply line coupled to the engine and to the de-aeration oil tank via the second valve. One method includes the steps of detecting a predetermined event in the engine, preventing the aerated oil from entering the primary lubrication system, and using the aerated oil in the secondary lubrication system to lubricate the engine.	09-16-2010

John Hogan, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090006246	Method and System for Simulating an On-Line Credit Application - A system and method for testing an electronic or on-line credit application process is provided. The system and method, which may be run in a production environment, include selecting at least one fictional credit applicant entity from an entity database. A script database then executes one or more predetermined test scripts using the information from the entity database to simulate a real credit application through the electronic or on-line process. Screen shots or other data may then be recorded such that a tester may review the process to ensure the system is properly operational.	01-01-2009

John F. Hogan, Duluth, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100002964	Recloseable package with protective patch - According to the invention, a patch is provided to be attached to the outside of the wall of the bag over the profile strip fastener assembly that is attached to the front panel of the package. The patch is made from a gas barrier type of substrate as to prevent oxygen and other gases from entering or leaving the perforations within the opening feature used to access the fastener assembly. The side of the patch that is in contact with the front panel of the bag includes an adhesive for securement to the package. A variety of adhesives can be utilized for securement depending on the arrangement of the perforations. Printing can be included on the outside of the patch to highlight the reclosable feature of the package thereby eliminating the need to modify the original printing on the package.	01-07-2010

John M. Hogan, Spartanburg, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090209441	Maleated vegetable oils and derivatives, as self-emulsifying lubricants in metalworking - A succinated triglyceride oil derived from maleating triglyceride oil from a plant or land animal is described for use as an emulsifying agent for metalworking fluids. The metalworking fluid would comprise water; as an emulsifier this succinated triglyceride, optionally further reacted with water, Group IA and IIA metals, ammonium hydroxide, various amines, alkanolamines, alkoxylated alkanolamines, and polyamines to form a modified emulsifier; and optionally an oil and other additives.	08-20-2009

John P. Hogan, Piscataway, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110076309	Antiperspirant/Deodorant Composition - A composition in which the volatile silicone is partially or fully replaced by a plant oil. The plant oil containing composition is parity or better than the volatile silicone containing material but at lower cost. One example comprises a mixing product of at least one material chosen from antiperspirant actives and deodorant actives; greater than 10 weight % of a plant oil: and less than 40 weight % of a volatile silicone oil. Another examples comprises a mixing product of greater than 10 weight % of a plant oil; a gellant for the composition; and less than 40 weight % of a volatile silicone oil, wherein the composition does not contain an antiperspirant active or deodorant active.	03-31-2011

John P. Hogan, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090294216	SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OIL FROM AN OIL SOURCE TO A BEARING ASSEMBLY - Systems are provided for supplying oil from an oil source to a bearing assembly, the bearing assembly including a cage having a forward rail and an aft rail, and at least one bearing disposed therebetween.	12-03-2009

John P. Hogan, Dearborn, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080268260	Coated glass substrate with heat treatable ultraviolet blocking characteristics - A composite oxide coating is provided on a substrate over an optional infrared (IR) blocking multi-layer coating (e.g., low-E coating), where the composite oxide coating efficiently blocks ultraviolet (UV) radiation. An organic polymer top coating may be provided over the composite oxide, where the organic polymer may be formed by exposing a photomonomer and/or photopolymer to radiation (e.g., UV radiation). The coated glass substrate may be heat and/or crack resistant and may be subjected to a high temperature heat treatment step. The coated article may be effective at blocking IR and/or UV radiation in applications such as window applications. The UV blocking coating may include ceria, titania, and silica as UV blocker(s) in certain example embodiment of this invention.	10-30-2008

John P. Hogan, Piscatawy, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110076310	Antiperspirant/Deodorant Composition - A composition that is gelled with a high level of fatty acid. A composition comprising at least one active chosen from an antiperspirant active and a deodorant active: a fatty acid in an amount of greater than 7 weight %; and a plant oil in an amount of at least 12 weight %. A composition comprising greater than 7 weight % of a fatty acid: and at least 12 weight % of a plant oil, wherein the composition does not contain an antiperspirant active or a deodorant active.	03-31-2011

Keith M. Hogan, Painesville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090083525	SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT FACILITATE MANAGEMENT OF ADD-ON INSTRUCTION GENERATION, SELECTION, AND/OR MONITORING DURING EXECUTION - The subject invention relates to systems and methods that facilitate display, selection, and management of context associated with execution of add-on instructions. The systems and methods track add-on instruction calls provide a user with call and data context, wherein the user can select a particular add-on instruction context from a plurality of contexts in order to observe values and/or edit parameters associated with the add-on instruction. The add-on instruction context can include information such as instances of data for particular lines of execution, the add-on instruction called, a caller of the instruction, a location of the instruction call, references to complex data types and objects, etc. The systems and methods further provide a technique for automatic routine selection based on the add-on instruction state information such that the add-on instruction executed corresponds to a current state.	03-26-2009
20090083698	SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT FACILITATE MANAGEMENT OF ADD-ON INSTRUCTION GENERATION, SELECTION, AND/OR MONITORING DURING EXECUTION - The subject invention relates to systems and methods that facilitate display, selection, and management of context associated with execution of add-on instructions. The systems and methods track add-on instruction calls provide a user with call and data context, wherein the user can select a particular add-on instruction context from a plurality of contexts in order to observe values and/or edit parameters associated with the add-on instruction. The add-on instruction context can include information such as instances of data for particular lines of execution, the add-on instruction called, a caller of the instruction, a location of the instruction call, references to complex data types and objects, etc. The systems and methods further provide a technique for automatic routine selection based on the add-on instruction state information such that the add-on instruction executed corresponds to a current state.	03-26-2009

Kevin Hogan, Prairie Village, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110000014	CABLE ACTUATED DRAIN - An improved drain actuates system that includes a cable to actuate a head or stopper of a drain. More specifically, one end of the cable is associated with the drain without additional moving parts and another end of the cable associated with an overflow cap of an overflow system wherein rotation of the overflow cap selectively moves the cable to move the head of the drain. The internal components associated with the overflow end of the cable that allow it to actuate the drain are fully accessible through the overflow port of the plumbing system.	01-06-2011

Kevin M. Hogan, Jarresttsville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110115314	POWER TOOLS WITH MOTOR HAVING A MULTI-PIECE STATOR - A power tool has a motor having a stator made by separately forming pole pieces, return path pieces and field coils. The field coils are placed over necks of the pole path pieces and the return path pieces are affixed to the pole pieces. An armature having an outside diameter of at least 0.625 the outside diameter of the stator is placed in the stator. The field coils may be formed so that they extend beyond pole tips of the pole pieces.	05-19-2011

Kevin M. Hogan, Jarrettsville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090021090	Power Tools With Motor Having a Multi-Piece Stator - A power tool has a motor having a stator made by separately forming pole pieces, return path pieces and field coils. The field coils are placed over necks of the pole path pieces and the return path pieces are affixed to the pole pieces. An armature having an outside diameter of at least 0.625 the outside diameter of the stator is placed in the stator. The field coils may be formed so that they extend beyond pole tips of the pole pieces.	01-22-2009

Kevin Matthew Hogan, Sinking Spring, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100311282	CONNECTOR SHELL HAVING INTEGRALLY FORMED CONNECTOR INSERTS - A connector shell includes a frame, a dividing wall and a plurality of connector inserts. The frame surrounds a periphery of the shell. The dividing wall is homogeneously formed with the frame and separates a plurality of recesses. The connector inserts are homogeneously formed with the frame and the dividing wall. The inserts are disposed with one or more of the recesses. Each insert includes a body and a plurality of cavities. Each body is configured to hold a plurality of contacts that protrude from each of a mating and a loading side. The contacts are configured to be mounted to a circuit board in a location proximate to the loading side and to mate with a plurality of other electrical connectors in a location proximate to the mating side.	12-09-2010

Kevin T. Hogan, Prairie Village, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100037392	CABLE ACTUATED DRAIN - An improved drain actuates system that includes a cable to actuate a head or stopper of a drain. More specifically, one end of the cable is associated with the drain without additional moving parts and another end of the cable associated with an overflow cap of an overflow system wherein rotation of the overflow cap selectively moves the cable to move the head of the drain. The internal components associated with the overflow end of the cable that allow it to actuate the drain are fully accessible through the overflow port of the plumbing system.	02-18-2010

Marie C. Hogan, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080233565	PKHDL1, a homolog of the autosomal recessive kidney disease gene - Nucleic acids encoding fibrocystin-L polypeptides and fibrocystin-L polypeptides are provided. Antibodies against the polypeptides, vectors and host cells containing the nucleic acids, methods for using the nucleic acids and polypeptides, and compositions and articles of manufacture also are provided.	09-25-2008
20100273190	PKHDL1, A HOMOLOG OF THE AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE KIDNEY DISEASE GENE - Nucleic acids encoding fibrocystin-L polypeptides and fibrocystin-L polypeptides are provided. Antibodies against the polypeptides, vectors and host cells containing the nucleic acids, methods for using the nucleic acids and polypeptides, and compositions and articles of manufacture also are provided.	10-28-2010
20110256558	MEASURING LEVELS OF FIBROCYSTIN-L - Nucleic acids encoding fibrocystin-L polypeptides and fibrocystin-L polypeptides are provided. Antibodies against the polypeptides, vectors and host cells containing the nucleic acids, methods for using the nucleic acids and polypeptides, and compositions and articles of manufacture also are provided.	10-20-2011

Martin Andrew Hogan, White Lake, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080228358	Vehicle Personalization System - A vehicle includes at least one reconfigurable system having a plurality of selectively variable parameters, and a controller that is operatively connected to the at least one reconfigurable system to control the values of the plurality of selectively variable parameters. The controller is also configured to receive data indicative of physical characteristics of a person from at least one data storage medium, and configured to determine values of the selectively variable parameters according to a predetermined algorithm based on the data indicative of physical characteristics of a person. The controller is also configured to cause the selectively variable parameters to assume the determined values.	09-18-2008

Michael B. Hogan, Simsbury, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245294	RACK - The subject invention is directed to a rack for supporting at least one article during a vacuum impregnation process with the article having treated and untreated surfaces. The rack includes a metallic body defining at least one nest for accommodating the article, the nest being configured to support the article under vacuum impregnation conditions. Also, non-metallic bearing surfaces are disposed on portions of the nest. The bearing surfaces are configured to contiguously contact the treated surfaces of the article during the vacuum impregnation process with contiguous contact between the treated surfaces of the article and the metallic body being avoided. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a metallic rack may be utilized which avoids damage to the treated surfaces of an article undergoing vacuum impregnation.	10-09-2008

Michael E. Hogan, Tuscan, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110117553	Methods for PCR and HLA typing using raw blood - Provided are methods for amplifying a gene or RNA or sets thereof of interest using a tandem PCR process. The primers in the first PCR or set of PCR reactions are locus-specific. The primers in the second PCR or set of PCR reactions are specific for a sub-sequence of the locus-specific primers and completely consumed during the secondary PCR amplification. For RNA amplification, the first PCR is reverse transcription and the resulting cDNA(s) provide a template for cRNA synthesis, endpoint PCR or real time PCR. Also provided is a method of allelotyping a gene or set thereof by amplifying the gene(s) using tandem PCR on DNA or RNA comprising the sample, hybridizing the resulting amplicon or sets thereof to probes with sequences of gene-associated allele variations. A detectable signal indicating hybridization corresponds to an allelotype of the gene or a set of allelotypes for the set of genes.	05-19-2011

Michael E. Hogan, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090011949	Methods and devices based upon a novel form of nucleic acid duplex on a surface - Provided herein are biomolecular hybridization devices comprising a substrate with a permanently and covalently attached surface of functional groups and an adsorbed monolayer of unmodified, single-stranded oligonucleotides all of which are 10 to about 24 bases in length as a saturated film of constrained oligonucleotides on the surface via direct non-covalent phosphate-surface adsorptive contact of substantially all phosphate groups of each oligonucleotide. The constrained oligonucleotides are effective to dissociably hybridize to a complementary single-stranded nucleic acid with asymmetric, non-helical base pairing and without oligonucleotide dissociation from the surface of the device. Also, provided are methods for hybridizing solution-state target nucleic acids to probe nucleic acids and for identifying a nucleotide sequence to which a nucleotide-binding protein binds using the biomolecular hybridization devices.	01-08-2009
20090182120	SURFACE MEDIATED SELF-ASSEMBLY OF NANOPARTICLES - Materials and methods for surface mediated self assembly of nanoparticles for the isolation of biomolecules is provided.	07-16-2009
20090208919	PARTICLE MATRIX FOR STORAGE OF BIOMOLECULES - Matrices for manipulation of biopolymers, including the separation, purification, immobilization and archival storage of biopolymers is disclosed.	08-20-2009

Michäel E. Hogan, Tuscon, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100279889	Population scale HLA-typing and uses thereof - The present invention provides a portable system for real-time population-scale HLA genotyping and/or allelotyping in a field environment and methods of such population-scale HLA genotyping. The individual components of the system are portable to and operable within a field environment thereby providing high throughput with real-time geno- or allelotyping. Also provided are HLA gene-specific primers and HLA allele-specific or single nucleotide polymorphism-specific hybridization probes. In addition the present invention provides a microarray comprising the hybridization probes. Further provided is a kit comprising the HLA gene-specific primers and the microarray.	11-04-2010

Michäel E. Hogan, Tuscon, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100279889	Population scale HLA-typing and uses thereof - The present invention provides a portable system for real-time population-scale HLA genotyping and/or allelotyping in a field environment and methods of such population-scale HLA genotyping. The individual components of the system are portable to and operable within a field environment thereby providing high throughput with real-time geno- or allelotyping. Also provided are HLA gene-specific primers and HLA allele-specific or single nucleotide polymorphism-specific hybridization probes. In addition the present invention provides a microarray comprising the hybridization probes. Further provided is a kit comprising the HLA gene-specific primers and the microarray.	11-04-2010

Michael J. Hogan, Minnetonka, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110061640	BLOCK SPLITTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.	03-17-2011
20110168152	BLOCK SPLITTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A masonry block that is produced from a workpiece that is split in a block splitting assembly which uses any of a variety of projections to supplement or replace the action of the splitting blade in splitting and dressing the workpiece. The resulting masonry block has features that provide the masonry block with a weathered appearance.	07-14-2011

Michael P. Hogan, Carmel, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090067139	Large electronic component dampening fixation - An electronic assembly having a large or massive electronic component mounted to a circuit substrate is stabilized against movement due to shock and/or vibration by an elastic dampening member disposed between the large electronic component and a clamping member that compresses the dampening member between the clamping member and the electronic component and urges opposite end walls of the dampening member against opposite sidewalls of the electronic component to securely grip the electronic component between the opposite end walls of the dampening member. The arrangement is effective for reducing and/or eliminating damage and subsequent failure due to exposure of the electronic assembly to shock and/or vibration.	03-12-2009
20090183912	Corrosion resistant faraday cage electronic enclosure assembly - A corrosion resistant Faraday cage assembly includes an electrically conductive cover and a coated die cast housing having a ledge extending around the perimeter of the housing. A fence is positioned adjacent to the ledge and a track is positioned between the ledge and the fence. A plurality of serrated contact points are positioned on the fence and are used for making electrical contract with the electrically conductive cover extending over the track. The contact points are either masked prior to the protective coating process or they are mechanically or chemically modified afterward to expose a plurality of electrically-conductive surfaces to be in contract with the electrically-conductive cover.	07-23-2009

Patrick Girard Hogan, Middleburg Hts, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100043811	Cigarette disposal container and display assembly - The cigarette disposal container maybe any standard disposal devise constructed of heavy duty plastic material. The Cigarette container has an opening for cigarette butts on the top of the stem attached to the base. The base can be separated from the stem for disposal purposes. The display assembly is attached to the stem by an L-shaped metallic bracket. The display assembly is a license plate frame which can be plastic or any material.	02-25-2010

Patrick Kenneth Hogan, Hampstead, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110170654	NUCLEAR FUEL PELLET INSPECTION - A system for inspecting nuclear fuel pellets is provided. The inspection system is configured to use X-ray radiation at one or more energies to probe nuclear fuel pellets disposed within a nuclear fuel rod for nuclear fuel pellet defects. In some implementations of the inspection system, a nuclear fuel rod manufacturing facility may be able to integrate the inspection system for fully or partially automated inspection of all fuel rods produced within the facility.	07-14-2011

Peter P. Hogan, O'Fallon, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090132425	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD SECURITY - A financial transaction card having a front side and a back side is provided and further includes a magnetic strip configured to retain data associated with a financial transaction card account, where the account is associated with the card, and a character grid printed on one of the front side and the back side. A method for securing transactions that are not made in person utilizing a financial transaction card are also provided.	05-21-2009
20090150995	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING WEBSITE HOSTING SECURITY - A method for registering user identification data in an application service provider data repository is provided, where the application service provider provides web services for a plurality of customers, each customer having a plurality of users with respective user identification data. The method includes receiving user identification data from one of the users through a website associated with one of the plurality of customers, retrieving customer identification data based on a uniform resource locator assigned to the website, concatenating the user identification data and customer identification data to create a user key, and registering a user account within the data repository based on the created user key.	06-11-2009
20090171794	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING A PAYMENT TRANSACTION - Systems and methods for point of sale instant access are provided. In one aspect, a method for processing a payment transaction in real time is provided. The method uses a server system coupled to an input device, the input device is located at a point of sale (POS) of a merchant. The input device includes an Internet protocol (IP) address. The method includes capturing at the input device transaction data including an account number associated with a payment card used in the transaction and other information relating to the transaction, and receiving at the server system, directly from the input device, the transaction data. The method also includes processing, at the server system, the transaction data including determining whether to authorize the transaction, and communicating, directly from the server system to the input device, one of an authorization of the transaction and a denial of the transaction.	07-02-2009
20110265171	METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING WEBSITE HOSTING SECURITY - A method for registering user identification data in an application service provider data repository is provided, where the application service provider provides web services for a plurality of customers, each customer having a plurality of users with respective user identification data. The method includes receiving user identification data from one of the users through a website associated with one of the plurality of customers, retrieving customer identification data based on a uniform resource locator assigned to the website, concatenating the user identification data and customer identification data to create a user key, and registering a user account within the data repository based on the created user key.	10-27-2011

Richard M. Hogan, Weldon Springs, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100000657	ADHESIVE SHEETS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - An adhesive sheet is prepared by coextruding a thermoplastic adhesive material such as a thermoplastic polyurethane and a polymeric material such as a polyolefin that forms a polymeric expendable layer. A process for making a multi-layer impact resistant glass composite made up of alternating glass and plastic layers involves interposing the adhesive sheet between the glass layer and the plastic layer, removing at least one polymeric expendable layer from the adhesive sheet, and pressing the layers together to adhere the glass layer to the plastic layer. In alternate embodiments, the adhesive sheet may be provided as a co-extruded A-B composite sheet or as an A-B-A 3-layer composite sheet.	01-07-2010

Robert Hogan, West Grove, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120010279	COMPOSITION COMPRISING (-)-DELTA9-TRANS-TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL - A composition comprising a tetrahydrocannabinol compound, a solvent and an acid, wherein the tetrahydrocannabinol compound may be Δ	01-12-2012

Robert Hogan, Chandler, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120061363	WELDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A welding system is provided for welding a first work piece to a second work piece at a joint having a weld face and a root face. The welding system includes a weld face sensor configured to determine first joint characteristics at the weld face; a root face sensor configured to determine second joint characteristics at the root face; a controller coupled to the weld face sensor and the root face sensor and configured to generate positioning signals based on the first joint characteristics and the second joint characteristics; and a welding gun coupled to the controller and positioned proximate to the weld face, the welding gun configured to generate a welding beam for welding the joint based on the positioning signals from the controller.	03-15-2012

Robert F. Hogan, Portsmouth, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110030045	Methods and Systems for Controlling Access to Resources and Privileges Per Process - To control privileges and access to resources on a per-process basis, an administrator creates a rule that may be applied to modify a token of a process. The rule may include an application-criterion set and changes to be made to the groups and/or privileges of the token. The rule may be set as a policy within a group policy object (GPO), where a GPO is associated with one or more groups of computers or users. When a GPO containing a rule is applied to a computer, a driver installed on the computer may access the rule(s) anytime a logged-on user executes a process. If the executed process satisfies the criterion set of a rule, the changes contained within the rule are made to the process token, and the user has expanded and/or contracted access and/or privileges for only that process.	02-03-2011

Robert J. Hogan, Athens, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090297558	Inactivated Influenza Virus Compositions - The invention provides compositions of inactivated influenza virus that can be used as vaccines and immunological compositions useful for inhibiting, preventing and treating influenza.	12-03-2009

Robert R. Hogan, West Grove, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100324313	METHOD FOR THE PURIFICATION OF PROSTAGLANDINS - The present invention provides a method for the purification of a prostaglandin by supercritical fluid chromatography, said method comprising the use of a stationary phase and a mobile phase comprising carbon dioxide, provided that when the stationary phase is unmodified silica gel, the prostaglandin is not luprostiol. The invention also provides prostaglandins obtainable by the method.	12-23-2010

Shakira Nida Hogan, Rahway, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110022499	Personal mobile shopping network - a method of sales and retailing involving multimedia messaging feature of mobile cellular phones and PDA devices - The method and apparatus of the present invention relates to a method of selling merchandise, particularly clothing fashions and accessories, to customers via multimedia text messages through the customer's mobile cell phone device. Initially, potential customers will be directed to sign up to be placed on the network list, providing cell phone number, name, and address. Once the person is a registered member of the network it will be able to receive the multimedia message alerts of items that are available for sale. The alert will contain a picture of the item, short description of the item, retail price, sale price where applicable, and the multiple media options for transactions and purchase, as well as the website where the item is located for further viewing. This is a new method of retailing through the use of the mobile phone by which a personal shopper can do all the bargain shopping for the customer, through any and all media, from large and small manufacturers, independent designers, designers, department stores, specialty boutiques, and large chain stores. For any and all merchandise and commerce including electronics, apparel, sporting goods, home sales, hardware, and commodities and then send the picture of item or items with description and comparison cost to their consumer/client via their personal mobile phone or PDA device. If a customer is interested in purchasing merchandise, he/she may do so at the established online website, third party mobile transaction processor, or through the established company telephone number.	01-27-2011

Shawn A. Hogan, Gold Hill, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100313635	PARTICULATE TESTER WITH MIXER FOR ANALYTICAL APPLICATION - A mixer for analytical application mixes a container of fluid without a magnetic stir bar. A device for testing a liquid for particles can use the mixer. The mixing can occur in a sealed container, and liquid can be transmitted to the device from the sealed container.	12-16-2010

Stephen Hogan, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100151423	TEMPORARY RESTORATIONS AND RELATED METHODS - A temporary restoration or preform for use in a patient's body may comprise apical end, a coronal end opposite the apical end, and a portion configured to engage with an underlying structure for retention thereto, wherein a first portion of the preform comprises a hardened material and a remaining portion of the preform comprises a hardenable malleable material. Methods for fitting a temporary restoration in a patient and kits for making dental restorations are also disclosed.	06-17-2010
20100184002	TRANSFER COPINGS AND RELATED METHODS FOR TAKING IMPLANT IMPRESSIONS - A transfer coping configured to take an impression of an implant is disclosed. The transfer coping has an impression material contact portion and an implant mating portion. The implant mating portion has at least one support portion and at least one deflection portion configured to be received within an opening on a coronal portion of an implant. The at least one protrusion is disposed on the at least one deflection portion and is configured to engage in a snap-fit manner with a coordinating feature of an implant. A method for identifying the position of an implant in a patient is also disclosed.	07-22-2010
20100209877	COMPONENTS FOR USE WITH IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS - A system for taking an impression of an implant implanted in a patient's body may comprise an abutment comprising an implant engaging portion and a component supporting portion. The implant engaging portion may be configured to engage with an implant configured to be implanted in a patient's body and the component support portion may comprise at least one retention groove. The system may further comprise an impression coping configured to receive the component supporting portion and comprising at least one protrusion feature configured for snap-fit engagement with the at least one retention groove, wherein the impression coping is made from a material comprising metal.	08-19-2010

Stephen J. Hogan, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090249685	Closed loop biomass energy system - A closed loop biomass energy system includes at least one agricultural facility that produces agricultural waste; a waste processing system operable to convert the waste into biomass; a wastewater treatment system operable to treat wastewater created by the waste processing system and an energy production system operable to utilize the biomass to produce energy and provide the energy to an energy end-user. In one form, the energy is steam and the energy end-user is a biofuel production facility that utilizes the steam to power production of a biofuel. In a further aspect of this form, wastewater created as a byproduct of the biofuel production is transferred to and treated by the wastewater treatment system. However, additional forms, embodiments, features and aspects are contemplated as discussed in further detail in this document.	10-08-2009

Suzanne Hogan, Bayville, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080289195	Circle cutting device - A rotary disc assembly for use with a cutting tool to cut circles from a material. The rotary disc assembly includes an outer ring frame having an inner flange and a rotary disc, rotatably attached to the inner flange of the outer ring frame. The rotary disc has a radial channel so that when it is placed on the material and the cutting tool is inserted into the radial channel and affixed therein, and when the cutting tool and the rotary disc are rotated relative to the outer ring frame, the material is cut to form a circle.	11-27-2008

Terrence Hogan, Akron, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100317818	POLYMERS FUNCTIONALIZED WITH HALOSILANES CONTAINING AN AMINO GROUP - A method for preparing a functionalized polymer, the method comprising the steps of preparing a reactive polymer, and reacting the reactive polymer with a halosilane compound containing an amino group.	12-16-2010

Terrence D. Hogan, Saline, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090283157	Check Valve Assembly - A check valve assembly is provided for regulating the flow of pressurized fluid in a hydraulic circuit. The check valve assembly includes a valve housing defining a valve chamber with first and second spaced openings. A poppet is slidably arranged inside the valve chamber to transition between a seated position, in which the poppet fluidly seals one of the openings, and an unseated position, in which the poppet fluidly unseals the opening. A plurality of fins protrudes outward from one end of the poppet to engage with the inner surface of the valve chamber. A disk, which is oriented inside the valve chamber, defines a receiving slot that is configured to receive and mate with a second end of the poppet. The disk and fins cooperate to maintain the poppet in coaxial alignment with the longitudinal center axis of the valve chamber during transitions between the seated and unseated positions.	11-19-2009

Terrence E. Hogan, Uniontown, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120071583	POLYMER COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED COLD FLOW - A method for preparing a polymeric composition, the method comprising providing a polymer cement including a polymer and a solvent; introducing a cold-flow inhibitor with the polymer cement, where the cold-flow inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of vicinal diamides, vicinal diureas and vicinal amide-ureas; and isolating at least a portion of the polymer and the cold-flow inhibitor from the solvent to provide a polymeric composition including the polymer and the cold-flow inhibitor.	03-22-2012

Thomas A. Hogan, Seattle, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090152392	PARAMETRIC GEOMETRY MODEL FOR A BLENDED WING BODY - Lofting of a Blended Wing Body air vehicle is accomplished by first determining the required payload volume of the air vehicle. The payload volume is then analyzed to determine a list of corner points of the payload volume. The list of points is passed to a Loft Module as keep-out points and a body portion of the blended wing body is established using a faceted minimum volume which encloses all of the provided keep-out points. A trapezoidal wing shape and size is then determined to accommodate aerodynamic performance requirements. A leading edge of the body portion and trapezoidal wing leading edge are trimmed and a trailing edge of the body portion and trapezoidal wing trailing edge are blended. A leading edge elevation is established and with leading edge radius as an input all other point coordinates and all tangents and remaining curvatures to smoothly enclose the payload volume in a first set of aerodynamic sections are defined. The aerodynamic requirements of the trapezoidal wing including Wing Thickness, Camber, Twist and Shear establish a second set of aerodynamic sections and sections in a transition region between the body portion and the trapezoidal wing are then defined. The blended wing body is then lofted based on the first plurality of sections, second plurality of sections and transition sections.	06-18-2009
20100177103	Constructing Computer Aided Design Models From Procedurally Defined Curve and Surface Lofts - The advantageous embodiments provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for constructing a computer aided design model. User input is received that contains a callback function and a required accuracy. The callback function prescribes a procedurally defined geometry and the required accuracy specifies the degree of accuracy needed for the computer aided design model. The callback function is sampled at a number of points to form sampled points and a candidate curve is constructed that approaches the sampled points. A determination is made as to whether the candidate curve meets the required accuracy.	07-15-2010

Todd A. Hogan, Sanford, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090246433	RHEOLOGY MODIFIED RELATIVELY HIGH MELT STRENGTH POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING PIPES, FILMS, SHEETS, AND BLOW-MOLDED ARTICLES - A polymer composition comprises a low-molecular-weight (LMW) ethylene polymer component and a high-molecular-weight (HMW) ethylene polymer component coupled with a polysulfonyl azide. Preferably, the LMW polyethylene component and the HMW polyethylene component co-crystallize in the composition such that it exhibits a single or substantially single peak in a lamella thickness distribution (LTD) curve. The ethylene polymer for the LMW and the HMW polyethylene components can be either homopolymer or ethylene copolymer. Preferably, both components are an ethylene copolymer of the same, or different, composition (that is, with the same or different comonomers). A method of making a pipe that includes selecting a polymer composition having a substantially single peak in the LTD curve is described. Compositions comprising a chromium-catalyzed ethylene polymer, coupled with a polysulfonyl azide are also described herein.	10-01-2009
20100048792	A POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION, A METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention is a polypropylene composition, a method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The polypropylene composition according to instant invention includes the reactive melt blending product of a high crystalline polypropylene having a crystallinity of at least 64 percent, an elastomer, a coupling agent, and optionally a filler. The polypropylene composition according to instant invention has a melt flow rate in the range of less than 1 g/10 minutes measured at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM-D 1238. The method of producing a polypropylene composition according to instant invention includes the following steps: (1) reactive melt blending a high crystalline polypropylene having a crystallinity of at least 64 percent, an elastomer, and optionally a filler in the presence of a coupling agent; and (2) thereby producing the polypropylene composition having a melt flow rate in the range of less than 1 g/10 minutes measured at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM-D 1238. The articles according to instant invention include the inventive polypropylene composition including the reactive melt blending product of a high crystalline polypropylene having a crystallinity of at least 64 percent, an elastomer, a coupling agent, and optionally a filler.	02-25-2010
20100086798	Gloss Resins and Method for Making Same - The present disclosure is directed to polymeric compositions which form gloss resins suitable for thermoforming applications. The polymeric compositions include a reaction product composed of a clarified random propylene/α-olefin copolymer, a coupling agent, and optionally an elastomer. Methods for adjusting the melt flow rate of the gloss resin are also disclosed. Adjustment of the gloss resin melt flow rate advantageously enables scrap thermoplastic material containing the gloss resin to be recycled in a thermoforming operation.	04-08-2010
20110052930	High Gloss Thermoformed Article and Process for Producing Same - The present disclosure is directed to a thermoforming process and thermoformed articles produced therefrom. The thermoforming process includes heating a structure with a gloss layer composed of a propylene-based polymer having a melt flow rate from about 0.1 g/10 min to about 1.5 g/10 min, and producing a thermoformed article wherein the gloss layer has a post-thermoformed Gardner gloss value within 25% of the pre-thermoformed Gardner gloss value for the gloss layer. The thermoformed article may have a gloss layer with a post-thermoformed Gardner gloss value greater than or equal to about 60.	03-03-2011

William K. Hogan, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090087188	Compact Optical Transceivers Including Thermal Distributing and Electromagnetic Shielding Systems and Methods Therefor - An optical transceiver includes structures that define an electrical connector port for allowing connection of an electrical connector to an optical subassembly of the transceiver, and structures that define a vent surrounding at least portions of the connector port, whereby the vent allows bidirectional passage of air therethrough. Included in the transceiver are structures that define electromagnetic interference shielding and selectively transfer heat of heat generating electronic components by conduction to a transceiver housing. Methods of cooling the transceiver by ventilation and internal heat conduction are present.	04-02-2009

William M. Hogan, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110016444	Collaborative Environment For Physical Verification Of Microdevice Designs - A collaborative environment for performing physical verification processes on integrated circuit designs. Multiple physical verification results may be stored in a “unified” results database/directory (e.g., unified at least from a user's perspective), where results from various verification processes, such as Design-Rule-Check (DRC) processes, Layout-Versus-Schematic comparison (LVS) processes, Design-For-Manufacturing (DFM) processes Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) processes, and Optical Rule Check (ORC) processes are accessible from the same style of user interface, which may be a graphical user interface. The basic abilities for design team-based interactions can be equally available to each process involved in the physical verification of an integrated circuit design.	01-20-2011

William Matthew Hogan, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110119544	User Guided Short Correction And Schematic Fix Visualization - Techniques for assisting a designer in correcting discrepancies identified in layout design data. A user interface may be provided listing identified shorts and relevant information related to those shorts. Still further, the user interface may allow a designer to selectively choose a subset of the identified shorts, and to designate or otherwise provide correction data for use to correct the shorts before performing a short isolation process on the selected shorts. Alternately or additionally a user interface may provide a designer with graphical images showing the correction that should be made by a designer to address an identified discrepancy in layout design data.	05-19-2011
20110185323	Stacked Integracted Circuit Verification - Techniques for performing physical verification processes for stacked integrated circuit devices. An interface between a first two-dimensional integrated circuit device and a second two-dimensional integrated circuit device is identified. The design data for the identified layers in the first and second two-dimensional integrated circuit devices are then combined and physically verified as a single set of interface design data. The design data for the first two-dimensional integrated circuit device and the second two-dimensional integrated circuit device are then separately physically verified. Once the interface design data, the first two-dimensional integrated circuit device design data and the second two-dimensional integrated circuit device design data have been physically verified, the verified design can be recombined to form verified design data corresponding to a stacked integrated circuit device.	07-28-2011