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Alton R. Holt, Silsbee, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110182772	Microbe Reduction and Purification - A method and device degrade microbes. In one embodiment, the device includes a purification device for producing hydrogen peroxide gas from air. The air comprises water vapor and oxygen. The purification device includes a body comprising an interior, an air inlet, and a gas outlet. The purification device also includes a catalyst. The catalyst is disposed within the interior. The catalyst comprises titanium dioxide. In addition, the purification device includes a light disposed to emit electromagnetic radiation into the catalyst. Moreover, the purification device includes a fan. The fan is disposed to blow air in a direction. The catalyst is disposed at an angle in relation to the direction.	07-28-2011
20110182773	Method and System for Controlling Microbiological Contamination - A system and method control microbes on a target. In one embodiment, the system controls microbes on a target with hydrogen peroxide gas. The system includes a purification device. The purification device includes a catalyst having titanium dioxide and a light disposed to emit electromagnetic radiation into the catalyst. The purification device is disposed to allow air to flow into the purification device and contact the catalyst, with a reaction producing hydrogen peroxide gas. The system also includes the hydrogen peroxide gas exiting the purification device. The hydrogen peroxide gas controls microbes on the target by degrading the microbes.	07-28-2011
20110183598	Method and System for Controlling Microbiological Contamination in Buildings - A method and system control microbes in buildings. In one embodiment, the system includes controlling microbes in a building using an air conditioning system. The air conditioning system takes air and conditions air to be introduced to the building. The system also includes a purification device disposed in the air conditioning system. The purification device includes a catalyst comprising titanium dioxide and a light disposed to emit electromagnetic radiation into the catalyst. The purification device is disposed to allow the air to flow into the purification device and contact the catalyst with a reaction producing hydrogen peroxide gas. The system also includes air conditioning ductwork in the building. Treated air including the hydrogen peroxide gas flows from the air conditioning system to the ductwork. The system also includes a vent disposed in a room of the building. The treated air flows through the ductwork to the vent and in to the room. The hydrogen peroxide gas controls microbes in the room by degrading the microbes.	07-28-2011

Andrew B. Holt, Coeur D'Alene, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090176301	DISPOSABLE SPINNER FLASK - A disposable spinner flask includes an asymmetric container, a lid, and a spinning mechanism. The container can be sealingly coupled to the lid, which includes an access port and a cap configured to be coupled to the access port for preventing bacteria, viruses, and fungi from passing therethrough while allowing air to flow between the container and a surrounding environment. The lid may include a structure for retaining the cap when the cap is removed. The spinning mechanism can include a shaft, at least one blade, and a magnetic device. Further, the spinning mechanism can include a receptacle that fixedly receives the magnetic device toward an end of the blade assembly, the magnetic device configured to rotate when subjected to an external magnetic force.	07-09-2009

Ben F. Holt, Lexington, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080201913	ASSEMBLY FOR ATTACHING A CLAMP TO A HOSE - Disclosed is a cover bracket for holding a clamp having a screw housing in place on a hose without contaminating the screw housing with adhesive. The cover bracket includes a cover portion configured to receive a screw housing and a first runner and a second runner connected to one another by the cover portion. Each of the first and second runners includes a hose contacting surface and the first runner includes a channel in the hose contacting surface. The channel including an aperture extending through the first runner to an exterior of the first runner. Also disclosed is a method for attaching the cover bracket to the hose having the clamp thereon.	08-28-2008
20080283124	METHOD AND APPRATUS FOR INSERTION OF AN ANTI-SIPHON GRID INTO A HOSE - An apparatus for installing an anti-siphon device into an automotive fuel filler comprises; a cylindrical mandrel having an inner surface and an outer surface, the outer surface of the mandrel adapted to receive a proximal end of the hose; a first grasping means configured to grasp the hose at a predetermined distance from a proximal end of the hose, and to insert the proximal end of the hose onto the outer surface of the mandrel; a first actuating means for inducing the first grasping means to grasp the hose at the predetermined distance from the proximal end of the hose, and to insert the proximal end of the hose onto the outer surface of the mandrel; a second grasping means configured to grasp and hold the proximal end of the hose on the mandrel during installation of the anti-siphon device in the hose; a second activating means for inducing the second grasping means to grasp the proximal end of the hose on the mandrel, and hold the hose thereon during installation of the anti-siphon device into the hose; an anti-siphon device insertion means having an outer surface, the anti-siphon device insertion means disposed in the mandrel, wherein the outer surface of the anti-siphon device insertion means is adjacent the inner surface of the mandrel; an anti-siphon device fixture disposed on one end of the anti-siphon device insertion means, wherein the anti-siphon device fixture is adapted to receive the anti-siphon device thereon; and a third activating means for inserting the anti-siphon device inserting means having the anti-siphon device disposed thereon, into the hose and withdrawing the anti-siphon device inserting means to the mandrel upon installing the anti-siphon device in the hose. A method is also described.	11-20-2008
20090194185	HOSE-CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A hose-clamp assembly including a hose having an outer surface, a clamp including a band, the band being tightenable about the outer surface of the hose, and a fastener including at least two bonding surfaces connected to the outer surface of the hose, the fastener defining a first elongated channel and a second elongated channel, the first elongated channel extending between the bonding surfaces and receiving a portion of the band therein, wherein the first elongated channel defines a first axis and the second elongated channel defines a second axis, the first axis being generally perpendicular to the second axis.	08-06-2009

Brendon R. Holt, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080310102	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COMPACT ACTIVE COOLING - Methods and apparatus for compact active cooling for missile applications generally comprise a circuit card assembly level closed loop fluid filled cooling system for cooling high power components such as microprocessors. The present invention utilizes a cooling system constrained to a single circuit card assembly providing for a drop in replacement for current passively cooled circuit card assemblies.	12-18-2008

Brian R. Holt, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245875	STORED-VALUE PRODUCT WITH HOUSED ARTICLE - A stored-value card includes an aromatic item, a housing, and an activation area. The housing substantially encloses the aromatic item, and the housing is configured to be selectively closed and opened to provide access to the aromatic item. The activation area links the housing to at least one of a stored-value account and a stored-value record such that value can be added to or deducted from the at least one of the stored-value account and the stored-value record using the activation area. Financial transaction cards, methods of encouraging purchase, and other embodiments are also disclosed.	10-09-2008
20090308920	TRANSACTION PRODUCT WITH REMOVEABLE COSMETIC ARTICLE - A transaction product has an account identifier and includes one or more cosmetic articles. The cosmetic article may be held in place by a tray such that both are readily removable from the housing. The transaction product and its various components, taken together, have a visual appeal accentuated by a sense of depth provided by employing indicia on different visual planes and by using transparent and/or translucent panels. The indicia may be evocative of the nature of cosmetic article, including graphics that depict the color, texture, or other physical properties of the particular cosmetic article enclosed within the transaction product. The account identifier is associated with the housing and links the transaction product to an account or record having a value configured to be used toward one or more of a purchase and a use of goods or services.	12-17-2009

Bruce Holt, Colebrook, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100055658	SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT - In systems, methods and program products relating to the assessment of individuals, a subject can be provided with an assessment through software and a computer for improved functionality. The software may be directly installed on the subject's computer or may be on a remote server accessible through a communication network, such as a local network or the Internet. Stimuli to be presented to subject are selected in real time and may be selected randomly from a database of stimuli. Further, in the event of borderline cases, a refinement process may be used to provide an accurate assessment of the subject. Methods for the assessment of teams, comprising subject individuals, for the construction of ideal process profiles, and for coaching individuals are provided.	03-04-2010

Buddy Scott Holt, Windsor, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110185111	Systems and Methods for Extended Life Multi-Bit Memory Cells - Various embodiments of the present invention provide for extended life operation of multi-bit memory cells. As an example, some embodiments of the present invention provide electronic systems that include a plurality of multi-bit memory cells, an encoding circuit and a decoding circuit. Each of the plurality of multi-bit memory cells is operable to hold at least two bits. The encoding circuit is operable to receive a data input including at least two data bits, and to encode the two data bits as an encoded output to the plurality of multi-bit memory cells. The encoded output may be selected to be either a single two bit output representing the two bits, or a series of two two bit outputs representing the two bits. The decoding circuit is operable to reverse the encoding applied by the encoding circuit.	07-28-2011

Christopher G. Holt, Katy, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090054191	Dual End Gear Fluid Drive Starter - A compressor starting torque converter method and apparatus for high power rotating equipment strings includes a compressor starting torque converter (CSTC) (	02-26-2009
20090260367	Multi-Compressor String With Multiple Variable Speed Fluid Drives - Starter arrangement for high power rotating equipment strings with multiple compressors driven by a single turbine or motor includes multiple variable fluid drive torque converters (CSTCs) to start the compressors in a pressurized start. The string can use a single CSTC for each compressor or a single CSTC for more than one compressor with at least two CSTCs for a given string. The starting procedure is sequential. After the turbine or motor is started and brought up to speed, successive CSTCs are operated from zero to lock-up speed sequentially to start each compressor or group of compressors in turn. In order to cool the working fluid of the CSTCs, a single heat exchanger is provided and the working fluid of each CSTC in turn is circulated through the heat exchanger as they are sequentially started. At lock-up speed, the CSTC is locked up, the working fluid is drained, and the working fluid of the active CSTC is isolated from the heat exchanger and the next succeeding CSTC in the start sequence is in turn, filled with the working fluid and connected to the heat exchanger. At full start, with all compressors operating at full speed, no working fluid is present in the CSTCs, and no working fluid is circulated through the heat exchangers from the locked-up CSTCs. A single heat exchanger may also be used for multiple strings, each having multiple CSTCs for multiple compressors. The starter arrangement is useful in high compressor load strings for LNG refrigeration service.	10-22-2009

Christopher T. Holt, Columbus, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090626	Hydrogen sensitive composite material, hydrogen gas sensor, and sensor for detecting hydrogen and other gases with improved baseline resistance - A hydrogen sensitive composite sensing material based on cerium oxide with or without additives to enhance sensitivity to hydrogen, reduce cross-sensitivities to interfering gases, or lower the operating temperature of the sensor, and a device incorporating these hydrogen sensitive composite materials including a support, electrodes applied to the support, and a coating of hydrogen sensitive composite material applied over the electroded surface. The sensor may have in integral heater. The sensor may have a tubular geometry with the heater being inserted within the tube. A gas sensor device may include a support, electrodes applied to the support, and a dual sensor element to cancel unwanted effects on baseline resistance such as those resulting from atmospheric temperature changes. The hydrogen sensitive composite material or other gas sensitive materials may be used in the dual element gas sensor device.	04-09-2009

Clifford Holt, Westfield, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090025656	RETURN TEMPERATURE STABILIZER ASSEMBLY - A return temperature stabilizer assembly or metering means is provided for a boiler that facilitates the mixing of cooler, inlet return fluid with the heated fluid within the boiler chamber whereby the temperature striations within the boiler chamber are reduced or eliminated, and wherein the temperature stabilizer assembly is modular in design, and therefore capable of easily accommodating boilers of differing sizes.	01-29-2009

Craig Holt, Chesterfield, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110163514	TOP MOUNT TRAILING ARM SUSPENSION - A trailing arm suspension includes a trailing arm body having an axle mount portion that is attached to an axle wrap. The axle wrap includes at least one internal weld window to secure the axle wrap to an axle. In one example, the internal weld window is positioned within an internal cavity defined by the trailing arm body and axle wrap includes an external weld window located external of the trailing arm body. In one example, the trailing arm suspension includes a reinforcement bracket that is attached to both the trailing arm body and the axle wrap. In one example, a spring pedestal includes a support plate at one end of trailing arm body and a side wall portion that extends downwardly from the support plate to be attached to the axle wrap. In one example, the axle wrap includes a weld window having a V-shaped lower edge surface.	07-07-2011

Dave Holt, Whitehall, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110197901	TOBACCO DEPENDENCE ATTENUATION COMPOSITION - A tobacco dependence attenuation composition and method of preparing the same. The composition includes comminuted alfalfa leaves, peppermint, cayenne pepper, water, honey, and optionally, vitamin C. The alfalfa leaves may be finely ground to powder form. With the water at or near boiling temperature, these ingredients are mixed together. The mixed ingredients may be packaged and frozen to promote expression of sugar from the alfalfa and permeation of expressed sugar throughout the mix.	08-18-2011

David A. Holt, Rochester Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110287733	METHODS FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES TO A MOBILE VEHICLE - Methods for providing emergency service to a mobile vehicle are disclosed herein. One method involves monitoring a network country code broadcast from a communications network provider and comparing the network country code with a list of country codes stored in the telematics unit. This method further includes determining where to direct an emergency call by the telematics unit based on the comparing. Another method involves notifying a telematics service provider of a need for emergency services and, in response to a denial for the services, monitoring the network country code broadcast and comparing the network country code with the list of country codes to determine where to direct the emergency call. Yet another method involves notifying a telematics service provider of a need for emergency services and, in response to a denial for the services, automatically notifying another service provider of the same.	11-24-2011

David G.l. Holt, Medford, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090247438	Hydraulic oil formulation and method to improve seal swell - In one embodiment, a hydraulic oil with favorable seal swell is disclosed. The hydraulic oil comprises, a major amount of base stock, an antiwear additive, a phosphorous containing additive wherein the phosphorous comprises at least 10 ppm and less than 2500 ppm of the hydraulic oil, the hydraulic oil contains less than 200 ppm zinc and less than 100 ppm sulfur, wherein the ratio of phosphorous to metal ratio is chosen to obtain a favorable seal swell performance with at least a ratio of 0.5 and less than 20. In a second embodiment, a method to improve seal swell is disclosed. In a third embodiment, a method of formulating an oil to improve seal swell performance is disclosed. In a fourth embodiment, a method of improving seal swell is disclosed. The method uses a system cleaner for hydraulic systems comprising CaSo	10-01-2009
20090247440	Unexpected shear stability benefits of synthetic oils and viscosity modifier combinations - In one embodiment, a lubricating oil with favorable shear stability is disclosed. The lubricating oil comprising a major amount of base stock selected from the group consisting of Group II, Group III, Group IV, Group V, and any combination thereof, a viscosity index improver comprising a polymethacrylate with a permanent shear stability index of less than 45 defined by ASTM 5621 with 10 percent polymer in a Group I mineral oil, an antioxidant additive and a corrosion additive. In a second embodiment a method of improving shear stability is disclosed. In a third embodiment, a method of blending an oil to provide improved shear stability and favorable viscosity index is disclosed.	10-01-2009
20090253597	Lubricant composition with improved varnish deposit resistance - In one embodiment, a lubricating oil with favorable deposit control is disclosed. The lubricating oil comprises, a major amount of base stock selected from the group consisting of Group II, Group III, GTL and any combination thereof, a mannich based dispersant comprising at least 0.1 and less than 2.0 weight percent of the lubricating oil, a demulsifier comprising a polyol ester and a poly oxyakylene, the demulsifiers comprising at least 0.002 to less than 2.0 weight percent of the lubricating oil, wherein the lubricating oil has a deposit control value less than 60 using 504 hour 120° C. Dry TOST sludge test.	10-08-2009

David G. L. Holt, Medford, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090247436	Lubricant composition with improved varnish deposit resistance - In one embodiment, a lubricating oil with favorable deposit control is disclosed. The lubricating oil comprises, a major amount of base stock selected from the group consisting of Group II, Group III, GTL and any combination thereof, a mannich based dispersant comprising at least 0.1 and less than 2.0 weight percent of the lubricating oil, a demulsifier comprising a polyol ester and a poly oxyakylene, the demulsifiers comprising at least 0.002 to less than 2.0 weight percent of the lubricating oil, wherein the lubricating oil has a deposit control value less than 60 using 504 hour 120° C. Dry TOST sludge test.	10-01-2009
20100273690	Synergistic combination of demulsifiers for enhancing demulsification properties in industrial lubricants - A synergistic demulsifier composition for the improvement of demulsification properties and method of making said composition is disclosed along with a lubricant composition containing same. The demulsifier composition consists of effective amounts of one or more demulsifier additives and one or more dispersants. The demulsifier additives consist of a first copolymer of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide and a second copolymer of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide. The dispersant can be an untreated polyalkene succinimide type dispersant, preferably an untreated polyisobutylene succinimide type dispersant.	10-28-2010

Dennis S. Holt, Manchester, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090045717	Lamp base - A special purpose lamp (	02-19-2009
20090203260	Socket for compact fluorescent lamp - A device for holding a compact fluorescent lamp in a light fixture with a socket	08-13-2009

Douglas Holt, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090271194	Speech recognition and transcription among users having heterogeneous protocols - A system is disclosed for facilitating speech recognition and transcription among users employing incompatible protocols for generating, transcribing, and exchanging speech. The system includes a system transaction manager that receives a speech information request from at least one of the users. The speech information request includes formatted spoken text generated using a first protocol. The system also includes a speech recognition and transcription engine, which communicates with the system transaction manager. The speech recognition and transcription engine receives the speech information request from the system transaction manager and generates a transcribed response, which includes a formatted transcription of the formatted speech. The system transmits the response to the system transaction manager, which routes the response to one or more of the users. The latter users employ a second protocol to handle the response, which may be the same as or different than the first protocol. The system transaction manager utilizes a uniform system protocol for handling the speech information request and the response.	10-29-2009
20110224974	SPEECH RECOGNITION AND TRANSCRIPTION AMONG USERS HAVING HETEROGENEOUS PROTOCOLS - A system is disclosed for facilitating speech recognition and transcription among users employing incompatible protocols for generating, transcribing, and exchanging speech. The system includes a system transaction manager that receives a speech information request from at least one of the users. The speech information request includes formatted spoken text generated using a first protocol. The system also includes a speech recognition and transcription engine, which communicates with the system transaction manager. The speech recognition and transcription engine receives the speech information request from the system transaction manager and generates a transcribed response, which includes a formatted transcription of the formatted speech. The system transmits the response to the system transaction manager, which routes the response to one or more of the users. The latter users employ a second protocol to handle the response, which may be the same as or different than the first protocol. The system transaction manager utilizes a uniform system protocol for handling the speech information request and the response.	09-15-2011

Elizabeth Anne Holt, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080215448	SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR SELLING TRANSACTION INSTRUMENTS VIA WEB-BASED TOOL - The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.	09-04-2008
20080215449	SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR SELLING TRANSACTION INSTRUMENTS VIA WEB-BASED TOOL - The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.	09-04-2008
20090184162	HANDHELD DEVICE FOR SELLING TRANSACTION INSTRUMENTS VIA WEB-BASED TOOLS - The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.	07-23-2009
20090327087	SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR SELLING TRANSACTION INSTRUMENTS VIA WEB-BASED TOOL - The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing a transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: offering for sale, in a retail environment, the transaction instrument; selling a selected transaction instrument; communicating with the issuer of the transaction instrument via an internet accessible web site, and enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include the step of sending a message, through the web site, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In another example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time of distribution. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes.	12-31-2009

Gerald E. Holt, St. Charles, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100046318	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOUGH EXTRUSION - A system and method for extrusion of dough is disclosed. The system includes an auger for moving the dough; a metering pump comprising an input; a first motor for actuating the auger to transfer dough to the input of the metering pump; a first encoder for reading a position or speed of the first motor and for transmitting a signal associated with the position or speed of the first motor; and a controller configured to receive the signal from the first encoder to control operation of the first motor. The controller operates the first motor to at least partially counteract a variance in a pressure of dough at the metering pump based signals from the encoder and/or the pressure sensor.	02-25-2010

Gordon Holt, Beaverton, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100261287	Method and apparatus for match quality analysis of analyte binding - Described are devices and methods for detecting the match quality and concentration of analytes binding to an electrode surface. The devices utilize a clock to measure capacitance change as a function of time and a temperature controller to measure the capacitance change as a function of temperature.	10-14-2010
20110224092	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMBINED ELECTROCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND DETECTION OF ANALYTES - Described are devices and methods for detecting binding on an electrode surface. In addition, devices and methods for electrochemically synthesizing polymers and devices and methods for synthesizing and detecting binding to the polymer on a common integrated device surface are described.	09-15-2011

Greg E. Holt, Markleton, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100013189	Adjustable Trailer Hitch - The adjustable trailer hitch assembly of the present invention is designed for attachment to the head of most commercially available trailers. The adjustable trailer hitch assembly includes a first weldment member pivotally attachable to a head of a trailer, and a second weldment member operably connected to the first weldment member for lateral movement between extended and locked positions. Collapsible extension arms operably connect the first and second weldment members providing movement between the extended and locked positions. The collapsible extension arms are positionable between a first collapsed position with the first and second weldment members adjacent one another defining the locked position, and a second extended position with the first and second weldment members separated from one another defining the extended position. A vehicle connection element is operably connected to the second member, with the vehicle connection element moveable along a vertical length of the second member for connection to a tow vehicle.	01-21-2010

James A. Holt, Oklahoma City, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183867	VARYING AMBIENT HEAT EXCHANGER FOR A COMPRESSOR - A heat exchanger for a compressor comprising a housing comprising a plurality of pass chambers, wherein each pass chamber comprises a plurality of tubes for contacting a hot fluid with a cooling media. At least one first flow nozzle introduces a first portion of the hot fluid into a first pass chamber. At least one second flow nozzle downstream of the first flow nozzle introduces a second portion of the hot fluid into at least one downstream pass chamber, forming a reduced rate of fluid flow in the first pass chamber and optimizing contact between the second portion of the hot fluid and the plurality of tubes, to form a cooled fluid. An outlet downstream of the second flow nozzle, in communication with a final pass chamber, is adapted for receiving the cooled fluid.	07-23-2009

James C. Holt, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100235159	POWER ESTIMATION METHOD AND DEVICE THEREFOR - A set of instructions executable at an integrated circuit is partitioned into multiple instruction blocks. A first and second instruction block are executed multiple times, including a first execution and a second execution. The first execution of the first instruction block is associated with a first set of executions, and the first execution of the second instruction block is associated with a second set of executions. A first amount of energy consumption representative of a member of the first set of executions is determined, and a second amount of energy consumption representative of a member of the second set of executions is determined. The first amount of energy is assigned to each member of the first set, and the second amount of energy is assigned to each member of the second set, and used to determine a total amount of energy consumption associated with execution of the set of instructions.	09-16-2010

Jason Holt, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090108660	Adjustable armrest and method for the use thereof - An adjustable armrest includes a base member pivotable about a first horizontal axis in a side-to-side direction. An arm support member is connected to the base member. A first latch member includes a plurality of notches, while a second latch member includes a pawl shaped to releasably engage at least one of the plurality of notches. One of the first or second latch members is mounted on the base member, with the second latch member being moveable relative to the first latch member between at least one engaged position and a release position. In another aspect, a chair includes a pair of adjustable armrests. In another aspect, a method of adjusting the lateral position of an armrest is provided.	04-30-2009
20110241270	MULTILAYER LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE - Support elements and support structures form the basis of ergonomic body supports for chairs, mattresses and other structures. The support elements may be individually designed according to their location and body support function. Thus, the structures that include the support elements may provide point-tailored support for any part of the body to enhance comfort, fit, and proper anatomical support.	10-06-2011
20110285192	BACK CONSTRUCTION - A seating structure includes a central spine and an upper back structure having a pair of arms extending upwardly and outwardly from the central spine. The upper back structure is pivotally connected to the central spine about a first horizontal axis. A back support structure is pivotally connected to the spine about a second horizontal axis and is pivotally connected to the ends of each of the arms about a third horizontal axis.	11-24-2011

Jeffrey Holt, Exeter, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100019674	FRIT SEAL MATERIAL, LAMP WITH FRIT SEAL, AND METHOD FOR SEALING A HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMP - A high intensity discharge lamp includes an arc tube with a chemical fill, capillaries extended from the arc tube, electrodes fed through the capillaries into the arc tube, and a frit seal that seals the capillaries, where the frit seal includes silica (SiO	01-28-2010

Jeffrey T. Holt, Aurora, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100035281	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE-BASED PROTEIN TRUNCATION TEST FOR DISEASE DIAGNOSIS - Embodiments herein concern methods and compositions for diagnosing or predicting the onset of a genetic disorder In certain embodiments, the methods may include use of a rapid and inexpensive assay. In other embodiments, the assay utilizes a tissue sample from a subject to identify the state of a target protein known to associate with a genetic disorder In accordance with these embodiments, the target protein may have a DNA sequence change such as a mutation, deletion, insertion or substitution leading to generation of a termination codon and truncation of the protein. In some embodiments, a composition of an antibody directed to bind a protein associated with a disorder may be used to predict onset of the disorder or predict sensitivity of the disorder to therapeutic treatments.	02-11-2010

Jeffrey W. Holt, Rockingham, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100079070	MERCURY-FREE DISCHARGE LAMP - A mercury-free discharge lamp includes a hollow cylindrical body, two capillaries entirely inside the body and hermetically sealed to the body, each with a respective electrode therein, where the capillaries are separated from each other inside the body by a gap that is a discharge chamber of the discharge lamp, and where each of the electrodes has an interior end exposed inside the discharge chamber and an exterior end extending beyond a respective end of the body. A pair of frit seals seal respective electrode exterior ends to respective ones of the capillaries. The discharge chamber preferably includes a mercury-free metal halide salt fill that is 10 to 54.5 wt % NaI, 6.6 to 15 wt % DyI	04-01-2010

Jerrid S. Holt, Knoxville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080283097	SOLVENT FOR URETHANE ADHESIVES AND COATINGS AND METHOD OF USE - A solvent for urethane adhesives and coatings, the solvent having a carbaldehyde and a cyclic amide as constituents. In some embodiments the solvent consists only of miscible constituents. In some embodiments the carbaldehyde is benzaldehyde and in some embodiments the cyclic amide is N-methylpyrrolidone (M-pyrole). An extender may be added to the solvent. In some embodiments the extender is miscible with the other ingredients, and in some embodiments the extender is non-aqueous. For example, the extender may include isopropanol, ethanol, tetrahydro furfuryl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, Gamma-butyrolactone or a caprolactone. In some embodiments a carbaldehyde and a cyclic amide are heated and used to separate a urethane bonded to a component.	11-20-2008
20090020187	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING METAL FROM OXIDATON - An apparatus and process for protecting metal from oxidation during metal forming operations. A salt is deposited onto at least a portion of a surface of the metal. The salt is heated in a protective environment until the salt melts on the metal to form a coated metal. The protective environment may then be removed and the coated metal may be exposed to an active environment. The coated metal may then be formed using standard metal forming processes. In alternative embodiments salts are selected for particular melting and vaporizing temperatures. An automated apparatus for coating a metal object with a salt may be provided. An applicator is configured to deposit the salt onto a surface of the metal object to form a salted metal object. A furnace is configured to receive the salted metal object and to melt at least a portion of the salt on the surface of the salted metal object. A conveyor system is configured to transport the metal object into and out of the applicator and configured to transport the salted metal object into and out of the furnace.	01-22-2009
20090084983	NON-DESTRUCTIVE COMPONENT SEPARATION USING INFRARED RADIANT ENERGY - A method for separating a first component and a second component from one another at an adhesive bond interface between the first component and second component. Typically the method involves irradiating the first component with infrared radiation from a source that radiates substantially only short wavelengths until the adhesive bond is destabilized, and then separating the first component and the second component from one another. In some embodiments an assembly of components to be debonded is placed inside an enclosure and the assembly is illuminated from an IR source that is external to the enclosure. In some embodiments an assembly of components to be debonded is simultaneously irradiated by a multi-planar array of IR sources. Often the IR radiation is unidirectional. In some embodiments the IR radiation is narrow-band short wavelength infrared radiation.	04-02-2009

Joe Holt, North Bennington, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090144343	PEER-TO-PEER N-WAY SYNCING IN DECENTRALIZED ENVIRONMENT - An apparatus and method of synchronizing a datum between a plurality of stores is disclosed. A version history is associated with the datum in each store. The version history has one or more entries, and each entry has an identifier and a value. The identifier identifies a store that has modified the datum, and the value indicates a number of modifications to the datum made by the store. When synchronizing the datum between stores, the version histories of the datum are compared to determine whether one version history is subordinate to another version history. The datum in the store having the subordinate version history is then replaced with the datum having the dominant version history. When compared, a conflict resolution by a user is required if the version histories are not identical, if the version histories do not have all the same identifiers, and if one version history does not contain all of the identifiers with equal or greater values of those in the other version history.	06-04-2009

John Timothy Holt, Akron, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100064611	INSULATED SIDING SYSTEM - An insulated siding panel comprises a foam insulation layer, an attachment member, and optionally a veneer layer. The foam insulation layer comprises a front face, a rear face, a tongue along a first end edge, a groove along a second end edge, and a slot defined in the rear face. The attachment member comprises an attachment rail and a member extending transversely from the attachment rail. The member of the attachment member is inserted into the slot of the foam insulation layer. When present, the veneer layer is attached to the front face of the foam insulation layer. When joined with other insulated siding panels, the interlocking occurs along the foam insulation layers to form an unbroken layer of insulation.	03-18-2010
20110154760	INSULATED SIDING SYSTEM - An insulated siding panel comprises a foam insulation layer, an attachment member, and optionally a veneer layer. The foam insulation layer comprises a front face, a rear face, a tongue along a first end edge, a groove along a second end edge, and a slot defined in the rear face. The attachment member comprises an attachment rail and a member extending transversely from the attachment rail. The member of the attachment member is inserted into the slot of the foam insulation layer. When present, the veneer layer is attached to the front face of the foam insulation layer. When joined with other insulated siding panels, the interlocking occurs along the foam insulation layers to form an unbroken layer of insulation.	06-30-2011

Jon Holt, Plano, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090246970	FABRICATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE OXIDE AT LOWER TEMPERATURE USING PRE-DISSOCIATED CHLOROHYDROCARBON - The invention provides a method of fabricating a semiconductor device. In one aspect, the method comprises heating a gas mixture comprising chlorohydrocarbon having a general formula of C	10-01-2009

Jordan Holt, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110041067	System for initiating communication between a user interface and a vision processor - A method is disclosed for instructing a user interface (UI) in communication with a first of vision processor (VP) to establish communication with a second (VP). The invention is useful in a machine vision system having a plurality of VPs and at least one UI. The method includes the steps of providing each VP with a link function for establishing communication between a VP and a UI; and activating the link function so as to issue instructions to the UI to establish communication with another VP. The link function enables local dynamic display of a remote VP on the UI, and a dynamic connection that provides a continually updated display representing a current state of the VP connected to the UI. An operator may observe results and alter parameters on any of the VPs in the system without having to first understand the architecture of the machine vision system.	02-17-2011

Jordan L. Holt, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110108717	Infrared Sensor Control Architecture - A system and method for optimizing fixed and temporal noise in an infrared imaging system. The system may use correction tables with correction factors, each correction factor indexed to a plurality of system parameters.	05-12-2011

Karl K. Holt, Hartland, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100200502	SEPTIC SYSTEM REMEDIATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A wastewater treatment apparatus for a wastewater treatment system that includes a septic tank with a lower sludge layer, an upper effluent layer, and a tank floor. The wastewater treatment apparatus includes a positive pressure pump that is configured to pump a fluid, and a tube that has an outlet that is spaced from the tank floor. The tube is in fluid communication with the positive pressure pump.	08-12-2010

Keith Holt, Wichita, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110231674	INDEPENDENT DRIVE POWER CONTROL - Disclosed is a storage system enclosure. A midplane receives, from a controller coupled to the midplane, a first drive status signal and a second drive status signal. The first drive status signal and the second drive status signal are associated with a storage device. The first drive status signal indicates a fault condition associated with the storage device. The second drive status signal indicates that an action is allowed on the storage device. A drive power control supplies or removes power from the storage device in response to the state of the first drive status signal and the second drive status signal.	09-22-2011

Keith W. Holt, Wichita, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100002599	Devices and Methods for Matching Link Speeds Between Controllers and Controlled Devices - A controller system for detecting and matching link speeds. The present invention provides for a controller system. The controller system is a first controller and a first port. The first port is located in the first controller and has a first link speed. The first controller is adapted to match the first link speed to a second link speed of a second port of a first controlled device that is connectable to the first controller.	01-07-2010
20110202728	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING CACHE PERSISTENCE IN A STORAGE SYSTEM USING MULTIPLE VIRTUAL MACHINES - Methods and systems for assuring persistence of battery backed cache memory in a storage system comprising multiple virtual machines. In one exemplary embodiment, an additional process is added to the storage controller that senses the loss of power and copies the entire content of the cache memory including portions used by each of the multiple virtual machines to a nonvolatile persistent storage that does not rely on the battery capacity of the storage system. In another exemplary embodiment, the additional process calls a plug-in procedure associated with each of the virtual machines to permit the virtual machine to assure that the content of its portion of the cache memory is consistent before the additional process copies the cache memory to nonvolatile memory. The additional process may be integrated with the hypervisor or may be operable as a separate process in yet another virtual machine.	08-18-2011

Kristina Michelle Holt, Annapolis, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100266534	Human Lymphocyte Vaccine Adjuvant - The present invention relates to an adjuvant derived from human lymphocytes. The adjuvant can be used in combination with traditional vaccines or cancer immunotherapy, to enhance the response of the patient's immune system to the vaccine or other immunotherapeutic agent. The adjuvant is derived from the supernatant collected from cultured activated lymphocytes.	10-21-2010

Lindsay Holt, Bountiful, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100300348	MEDICATION REGIMEN COMMUNICATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD - A “medication communicator” chart is used as a teaching tool to educate patients and to schedule events corresponding to a prescribed medication regimen. The “medication communicator” chart includes a scheduling graph having the shape of a 12-hour or 24-hour analog clock. The scheduling graph is divided into regions corresponding to each hour of a day for scheduling event information. Fields, on the “medication communicator” chart, are receptive to labels communicating information corresponding to numerous medications in the medication regimen. Timing indicators may be applied to the regions of the scheduling graph to indicate consumption or application times of each of the medications.	12-02-2010

Lucy Holt US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110223168	LIGAND THAT HAS BINDING SPECIFICITY FOR IL-4 AND/OR IL-13 - The invention provides a dual-specific ligand comprising a first immunoglobulin variable domain having a first binding specificity and a complementary or non-complementary immunoglobulin variable domain having a second binding specificity.	09-15-2011

Mark Holt, Emmaus, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080282764	Calibration checking for continuous emissions monitoring system - A continuous emissions monitoring system is in fluid communication with a flue stack conducting exhaust gas from a combustion source. The continuous emissions monitor system comprises an analyzer for measuring concentrations of an analyte present in the exhaust gas. A probe is in fluid communication with the flue stack to acquire a sample of exhaust gas from the flue stack. The probe is also in fluid communication with and located upstream of the analyzer. The probe tends to remove analyte from the sample. A calibration checking system is in fluid communication with the probe. The calibration checking system includes a source that provides a flow of a known concentration of calibration material to be measured by the analyzer. The calibration material is the same as the analyte. A humidifier is associated with the source to provide moisture to a flow of calibration material. The moisture acts to cleanse removed analyte from the probe and thereby enable an accurate measurement of the concentration of the calibration material.	11-20-2008
20090000349	Controlled humidification calibration checking of continuous emissions monitoring system - A continuous emissions monitoring system is in fluid communication with a flue stack conducting exhaust gas from a combustion source. The continuous emissions monitor system comprises an analyzer for measuring concentrations of an analyte present in the exhaust gas. A probe is in fluid communication with the flue stack to acquire a sample of exhaust gas from the flue stack. The probe is also in fluid communication with and located upstream of the analyzer. The probe tends to remove analyte from the sample. A calibration checking system is in fluid communication with the probe. The calibration checking system includes a source that provides a flow of a known concentration of calibration material to be measured by the analyzer. The calibration material is the same as the analyte. A humidifier is associated with the source to provide moisture to a flow of calibration material. The moisture acts to cleanse removed analyte from the probe and thereby enable an accurate measurement of the concentration of the calibration material. A supply system is operatively connected with the humidifier to provide a desired amount of a liquid to the humidifier.	01-01-2009
20110067408	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLOSED LOOP EMISSIONS CONTROL - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems and methods for controlling combustion emission parameters associated with a gas turbine combustor. The method can include providing an optical path through a gas turbine exhaust duct, propagating light along the optical path, measuring exhaust species absorption of the light within the gas turbine exhaust duct, and controlling at least one of the combustion parameters based at least in part on the measured exhaust species absorption.	03-24-2011

Mark Holt, Springfield, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080224435	Suspension beam with captured axle - A suspension beam with a captured axle is described, including a top and bottom plate, a pivot mount, and a spring mount, and side plates. Optional embodiments include an axle sleeve, multiple top and bottom plates, a u-shaped member in place of the side plates. The pivot mount includes a bush housing and a bush housing clamp. The side walls may be recessed, flush or outboard with respect to the top and bottom plates. The top and bottom plates are directly attached to the axle or axle sleeve, and to the pivot mount.	09-18-2008

Mark Wayne Holt, Emmaus, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090098656	Mercury Ionic Gas Standard Generator For A Continuous Emissions Monitoring System - A mercury ionic gas standard generator for use in the continuous emissions monitoring of exhaust flue gas streams is disclosed. More specifically, the mercury ionic gas standard generator uses a reservoir being coated with an inert silicon-based coating for transporting a volume of an aqueous ionic mercury solution to a liquid mass flow controller and vaporizer.	04-16-2009
20100031729	APPARATUS FOR USE IN SAMPLE MONITORING - An apparatus for use in a sample monitoring system is provided and includes a first enclosure configured to enclose a probe body into which the sample is drawn, a sensor coupled to the probe body and configured to sense a chemical composition of the sample and at least one first heater configured to heat an interior of the first enclosure, a second enclosure configured to enclose a pump coupled to the probe body and configured to draw the sample therein and a second heater configured to heat the pump, and a third enclosure configured to enclose a pump motor configured to control an operation of the pump and to support heating controlling units configured to control the at least one first heater and the second heater.	02-11-2010
20110132063	CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING MID-IR LASER MEASURE AND MONITOR EXHAUST POLLUTANT - A method is provided of calibrating a system that detects presence of a pollution component within exhaust gases proceeding along an exhaust passageway. A measurement cell of a probe is isolated by movement of either the entire probe or a shield within the probe from the exhaust gas to allow reference gas to be detected by a laser beam in the mid-infrared range in the measurement cell to calibrate the system. In another example, a laser source is placed on one side of an exhaust passageway and a detector is placed on the other side. A reference cell is provided that is used to receive reference gas and calibrate the system. In yet another example, the exhaust gas is extracted from the passageway and is measured in a reference cell. The reference cell is also filled with reference gas when it is desired to calibrate the system.	06-09-2011
20110174053	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING A SENSOR - Systems and methods are provided for stabilizing an emissions instrument. The emissions instrument includes an emissions sensor. The emissions sensor may be coupled to a gyro stabilizer. The gyro stabilizer may stabilize the emissions sensor, thus resulting in a more accurate and reliable emissions instrument.	07-21-2011

Michael J. F. Holt, Colorado Springs, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100161418	Media Distribution Systems and Methods - A media distribution system for providing advertising comprising a network; wherein the media distribution system includes a media distribution device in communication with the network, wherein the media distribution device includes a personal computing device having a first display module. The personal computing device includes a second display module coupled to the personal computing device, disposed opposite the first display module and oriented in a substantially opposite direction from the first display module. The second display module may be pivotly coupled to the first display module. The media distribution system further includes an advertisement control module in communication with a plurality of media distribution devices over the network; wherein the advertisement control module is configured to control display of advertisements over the plurality of media distribution devices.	06-24-2010

Michelle Jennifer Holt, Mount Wolf, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080230167	Adhesive and method for binding artificial plastic teeth - The present invention is directed toward an adhesive for and a method for bonding artificial plastic teeth to a denture base. The adhesive employs a number of adhesion promoter monomers, dimers or oligomers and a cure package, as well as methyl acetate as a solvent. The method according to the invention includes exposing a plastic tooth to the adhesive and allowing the plastic to soften (not dissolve). The adhesion promoter chains infiltrate the plastic tooth matrix, such that upon curing a secure bond is formed.	09-25-2008

Paul N. Holt, Hudson, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100062421	COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR ISOLATING BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - Compositions, methods, devices, and kits, which include an immobilized-metal support material comprising a substrate having a plurality of —C(O)O	03-11-2010
20100075347	METHODS OF DETECTION USING ACOUSTO-MECHANICAL DETECTION SYSTEMS - Methods for detecting target biological analytes within sample material using acousto-mechanical energy generated by a sensor are disclosed. The acousto-mechanical energy may be provided using an acousto-mechanical sensor, e.g., a surface acoustic wave sensor such as, e.g., a shear horizontal surface acoustic wave sensor (e.g., a LSH-SAW sensor). The detection of the target biological analytes in sample material are enhanced by coupling of the target biological analyte (e.g., through the use of magnetic particles), application of a magnetic field to draw the target analyte to the sensor surface, and subsequent removal of the magnetic field before measuring detection.	03-25-2010
20100129878	METHODS FOR NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION - The present invention provides methods for amplifying nucleic acid after isolating nucleic acid from a sample using functionalized support material.	05-27-2010
20110211991	PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE AND METHOD - A sterilization process challenge device comprising a first container comprising walls which define a first space within the first container; a process indicator within the first space; at least one sterilant access for a sterilant to enter the first space within the first container; wherein at least one of the walls which defines the first space is a flexible wall; and wherein the walls are impervious to the sterilant; a method of using the device; and a kit including the device are disclosed.	09-01-2011

R. Glynn Holt, Natick, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110228890	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING LIQUID DROPLET IMPACT FORCED COLLAPSE OF LASER NANOPARTICLE NUCLEATED CAVITIES - A device, method and system for causing a controlled collapse of cavities formed within liquid droplets wherein a pressurized jet comprising a liquid and nanoparticle material produces droplets from the breakup of the jet stream. The liquid droplets may be irradiated with energy to produce and expand cavities formed within the droplets by irradiation of the nanoparticles contained within the droplets or alternatively, a volatile fluid with or without a metal nanoparticle may form the cavity. The droplets are collided with a target to collapse the cavities within the droplets. The irradiating (if provided) and colliding are timed to enhance implosion energy resulting from the cavities' collapse. The implosion energy and the fuel in the cavity may be used to activate and sustain a fusion reaction or from any other purposes.	09-22-2011

Richard B. Holt, Prospect, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100217272	Method and apparatus for positioning implant between spinous processes - A method and apparatus for positioning an implant between spinous processes, generally comprising a cannula for percutaneous insertion between the spinous processes, an obturator that can be removably mounted within the cannula and is slidable therein so that an inner end thereof can moved inwardly beyond an inner end of the cannula, and an implant that is constructed to be movable within the cannula when the obturator is removed therefrom for positioning between the spinous processes. In accordance with the method, an insertion is made through the skin on one side of the rear portion of the spine, the cannula having the obturator slidably movable therein is inserted inwardly through the incision so that the inner end of the cannula is positioned between the spinous processes, the obturator is removed from the cannula, the implant is inserted within the cannula and moved therein to a position between the spinous processes, and the cannula is removed from the implant. The implant may be retained between the spinous processes when the cannula is removed therefrom by inflating the implant or mechanically expanding it.	08-26-2010

Richard K. Holt, Naples, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100079266	MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT WARNING ALARM - A motorcycle safety warning alarm (	04-01-2010

Richard Keith Holt, Fort Worth, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100217573	Container-based architecture for simulation of entities in time domain - The present invention relates generally to a software architecture for simulation of physical entities. The invention provides an object-oriented container based framework architecture for simulator software implementations, methods, and objects in a time domain on a distributed computer network. The invention further provides an interface system and a plug-in definition which allows compartmentalization of participants in the container and easy extensibility of the system.	08-26-2010

Richard T. Holt, Prospect, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080269804	Apparatus and method for flexible spinal fixation - Apparatus for connecting and stabilizing adjacent vertebral segments, comprising a flexible composite connecting rod extending between the segments, and connection devices for connecting the rod to the vertebral segments. The rod comprises a rod member formed of a flexible plastic material having a predetermined compression strength, and a high tensile strength, low stretch, flexible reinforcing element extending longitudinally through the entire length of the rod member. The reinforcing element may be in the form of a single cord, rope, braid or monofilament, a plurality of substantially parallel cords, ropes, braids or monofilaments, or a tubular cord, rope, braid or woven or wire mesh strain relief device extending through the rod member in slidable relation or bonded thereto.	10-30-2008

Robert K. Holt, Dallas, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110016045	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRICING OF MERCHANT ACCOUNTS - A system for managing merchant payment transaction processing accounts is provided. The system includes a merchant initialization system that receives merchant account data from a user, such as to provide a quote to the merchant for payment processing. A transaction pricing system receives the merchant account data and provides transaction pricing data for payment transaction processing in response to the merchant account information. User access to one or more merchant account pricing algorithms that are used generate the merchant account pricing data in response to the merchant account data is restricted to a predetermined set of users, so as to prevent unauthorized users from obtaining access to the merchant account pricing algorithms.	01-20-2011

Ronald Holt, Westminster, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090025888	LIFT CORD SYSTEM FOR RETRACTABLE COVERING - A lift cord system for operating a retractable covering for architectural openings includes at least one cord loop which extends from a tassel through a fabric for the covering where it is slidably connected to the bottom rail for adjustment of the desired maximum spacing of the top rail and bottom rail and the orientation of the bottom rail relative to the top rail so the rails can be easily maintained in a parallel relationship. The cord loop is also anchored to the bottom rail at a separate location in a manner so as to fix the maximum separation between the top and bottom rails so the covering desirably fits the size of the architectural opening in which it is mounted. alternative embodiments include top down/bottom up coverings and coverings including a middle rail in addition to top and bottom rails.	01-29-2009
20100175838	NOISE DAMPENING MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR RETRACTABLE COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS - A motor-drive system for retractable covering having a headrail with a horizontally disposed roller supporting a top edge of a flexible fabric material includes an electric motor mounted within a housing and interconnected to the roller to selectively rotate the roller in opposite directions while minimizing noise created from vibrations within the system. This system includes motor mounts within the housing which separate and absorb vibrations of the motor within the housing and a drive disk of a moderately soft material, which is firm enough to transfer torque from the motor to the roller while being soft enough to absorb vibrations which would otherwise be transmitted from the motor to the roller. An interconnect mounting the drive disk to the drive shaft of the motor is also made of a third relatively soft material, which is harder than the drive disk to more ably transmit torque but soft enough so as not to unduly transmit noise.	07-15-2010
20110126959	COLLAPSIBLE VANE STRUCTURE AND RELATED METHOD FOR A SHADE FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL OPENING - A base structure and associated method for converting the base structure into an operable vane on a shade for an architectural opening. The base structure includes a back sheet and a front sheet attached together in engagement regions spaced along the length of the back sheet and front sheet. The front sheet is separated into front strip sections having a free end. Operating elements are positioned along the back sheet and situated so as to move relative thereto. The operating elements are attached adjacent to a free end of the front strip. Movement of the operating elements actuates the free end of the front strip to move from a closed position to an open position as desired by the user.	06-02-2011

Ryan A. Holt, Uxbridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110131431	SERVER ALLOCATION TO WORKLOAD BASED ON ENERGY PROFILES - Assigning a server among a plurality of servers to a workload. A workload distributor generates at least one energy profile for each server among the plurality of servers. The workload distributor receives a request to assign a workload, the request having a resource requirement. The workload distributor selects a subset of servers by comparing, for each server at least one energy profile to the resource requirement. The workload distributor selects from the subset of servers a selected server based on the workload and/or energy profile. The workload distributor dispatches the workload to the selected server.	06-02-2011
20110173465	DATA CENTER POWER ADJUSTMENT - A power cap agent establishes a power cap. The power cap agent throttles a first power priority virtual machine. The power cap agent determines that the first power priority virtual machine and the additional power priority virtual machine contribute to power consumption above the power cap among the plurality of servers. The power cap agent throttles the additional power priority virtual machine, wherein the first power priority virtual machine has a first power priority lower than an additional power priority of the additional power priority virtual machine. The power cap agent determines that the first power priority virtual machine and the additional power priority virtual machine contribute to power consumption above the power cap, responsive to throttling the first power priority virtual machine and throttling the additional virtual machine.	07-14-2011
20110251966	Source Aware Data Center Power Profiles - Carbon values are provided by vendors of power to data center management and are used by data center management to keep carbon values for energy produced to provide services below service level agreement thresholds. A plurality of vendor carbon values, a plurality of static data, and a plurality of dynamic data are used to calculate a future power consumption and a future operating cost for a data center in a computing service environment. The future operating cost includes a future carbon cost indicating the amount of carbon generated to satisfy the future power consumption.	10-13-2011

Ryan Alexander Holt, Andover, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110281596	User Interface Methods And Apparatus For Use In Communicating Messages To Multiple Recipients - Methods and apparatus for use in communicating messages to multiple recipients are described. A wireless device receives a first input request for creating a new message, and also receives one or more second input requests for selecting a plurality of recipient identifiers for the new message. The wireless device also receives a third input request which indicates whether or not the message is for a group conversation. When the third input request indicates group conversation, the wireless device formats the recipient identifiers in first header fields (e.g., CC header fields) of an MMS message. When the third input request indicates no group conversation, the wireless device alternatively formats the recipient identifiers in second header fields (e.g., BCC header fields) of the MMS message. The MMS message is then transmitted to the recipient identifiers via a wireless network. Recipient devices may process the message as group or non-group (e.g., broadcast) depending on the field locations of the recipient identifiers.	11-17-2011

Shawn Edan Holt, Chesterfield, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110283433	IMPACT RESISTANT, TORSION-REDUCING PROTECTIVE ATHLETIC GEAR USING SHEAR THICKENING FLUID - An athletic tape or protective athletic sleeve is formed from an impregnated fabric substrate that is sealed on both sides. The impregnated fabric includes a shear thickening fluid that is made up of a suspension solution and solid particles. The shear thickening fluid is sealed within the fabric through use of sealing layers on both sides of the fabric.	11-24-2011

Thorstein Holt, Glencoe, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100065287	FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS HAVING REDUCED CORROSION - A fire protection system comprising at least one sprinkler, a source of pressurized water, a piping network connecting at least one sprinkler to the source of pressurized water, and a nitrogen generator coupled to the sprinkler system. The nitrogen generator may be a nitrogen membrane system or a nitrogen pressure swing adsorption system. The present systems and methods reduce or nearly eliminate corrosion that typically affects conventional fire protection systems, such as caused by oxygen and microbial systems, which can deteriorate or compromise function. Initial, repeated, or continuous displacement of oxygen with nitrogen in the fire protection system significantly reduces or eliminates corrosion.	03-18-2010
20110094758	CONTROLLED DISCHARGE GAS VENT - A fire protection system includes a dry pipe system and a controlled discharge gas vent. The dry pipe system and controlled discharge gas vent operate using a breathing cycle to displace oxygen and/or water vapor from within the piping network of the dry pipe system. The controlled gas discharge vent allows displacement of pressurized air with nitrogen, for example, using manual or automated processes that can employ one or more sensors. Corrosion resulting from oxygen, water, and/or microbial growth is reduced or nearly eliminated.	04-28-2011
20110226495	HIGH NITROGEN AND OTHER INERT GAS ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION IN WET PIPE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A wet pipe fire protection sprinkler system and method of operating a wet pipe fire sprinkler system includes providing a sprinkler system having a pipe network, a source of water for the pipe network, at least one sprinkler head connected with the pipe network and a drain valve for draining the pipe network. An inert gas source, such as a nitrogen gas source, is connected with the pipe network. Inert gas is supplied from the inert gas source to the pipe network. Water is supplied to the pipe network thereby substantially filling the pipe network with water and compressing the inert gas in the pipe network.	09-22-2011

Tim Holt, Sarasota, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110225084	Method for customer selectable overdraft avoidance - A method for providing a bank customer facing an impending overdraft with options for directing the bank as to which transactions to pay and in what order to pay them.	09-15-2011

Timothy G. Holt, Florence, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090258786	Controlled release agricultural products and processes for making the same - A controlled release agricultural absorbent based product including particles of an absorbent material containing capillaries/voids between 10-200 microns in cross-sectional diameter which is impregnated in an amount of 40-95% of the capillaries/voids volume with an agriculturally beneficial material selected from the group consisting of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, being produced by a process including steps of 1) introducing water to particles of absorbent material to result in absorption of water within the absorbent material, 2) heating the absorbent particles and water to transform the water within the absorbent particles to steam, 3) introducing the heated absorbent particles to an agriculturally beneficial material in aqueous solution to essentially saturate the absorbent particles with the agriculturally beneficial material, 4) granulating the combination of agriculturally beneficial material and saturated absorbent particles to solidify and harden the mixture, resulting in the agglomeration of absorbent particles into granules, and 5) drying the granules.	10-15-2009
20090270257	Controlled release fertilizers containing calcium sulfate and processes for making same - An extended release fertilizer that includes an absorbent material containing capillaries/voids between 10-200 microns in cross-sectional diameter which is impregnated in an amount of 40-95% of the capillaries/voids volume with an agriculturally beneficial material, or alternatively includes a holding agent retaining an agriculturally beneficial material, wherein the beneficial material at least includes calcium sulfate, and the beneficial material is selected from the group consisting of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, with the resulting material being agglomerated into granules.	10-29-2009
20100234223	CONTROLLED RELEASE FERTILIZERS EMPLOYING UREAFORM COMPOUNDS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME - A controlled release agricultural absorbent based product including particles of an absorbent material containing capillaries/voids between 10-200 microns in cross-sectional diameter which is impregnated in an amount of 40-95% of the capillaries/voids volume with an agriculturally beneficial material, at least including ureaform, and said beneficial material being selected from the group consisting of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, being produced by a process including steps of 1) introducing water to particles of absorbent material to result in absorption of water within the absorbent material, 2) heating the absorbent particles and water to transform the water within the absorbent particles to steam, 3) introducing the absorbent particles to an agriculturally beneficial material, at least including ureaform, to saturate the beneficial material, 4) granulating the beneficial material and saturated absorbent particles to solidify and harden the mixture, resulting in the agglomeration of absorbent particles into granules, and drying the granules.	09-16-2010

Timothy Lee Holt, Chardon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110119001	TRANSMITTER POWER MONITOR - The invention provides an in-line power monitor for an RF transmission line that is capable of being calibrated in-line during live conditions at the exact power level and frequency where it is used. This device uses forward and reflected directional couplers and a non-directional coupler to sample the RF voltage on the transmission line. The RF voltage of the forward and reflected channels are each split into two paths, one going to a test port and the other leading to additional circuitry which prepares the signals of the forward and reflected channels for output to power displays. Additionally, the monitor allows the user to compensate for any voltage offsets introduced by various circuitry components. Further, the monitor also allows to user to individually calibrate the output of the forward and reflected channels by applying an adjustable gain ratio correction to each channel.	05-19-2011