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Andrew Hopkins, Sylvania, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090321981	CELLULOSIC INCLUSION THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION AND MOLDING THEREOF - A cellulosic inclusion-thermoplastic composition that includes cellulosic inclusions and a thermoplastic polyolefin that forms a matrix in which the cellulosic inclusions are dispersed. A maleated polymer and a polar thermoplastic polymer resin of a polyamide or polyester are provided to improve adhesion between the cellulosic inclusions and the thermoplastic polyolefin. The polar thermoplastic polymer resin is characterized by a melting temperature greater than that of the thermoplastic polyolefin. The composition as provided has increased break tensile strength relative to a composition devoid of the polar thermoplastic polymer resin but otherwise is unchanged. The break tensile is measured at 23° Celsius and at an elongation rate of 50 millimeters per minute.	12-31-2009

Andy Hopkins, Ardmore, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080229441	FUNGAL ENDOPHYTES OF ELYMUS CANADENSIS - The invention provides an isolated culture of a	09-18-2008

Barry F. Hopkins, Hobe Sound, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090114850	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING AN OBJECT - A method and apparatus includes positioning a reactant on a surface in specific location and then directing an energy source from a device at the reactant such that it modifies the surface to either remove material or add material.	05-07-2009

Bill Hopkins, Brighton, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090259611	Rule-Based Content Request Handling - An embodiment of a method includes receiving a content request including a first set of attribute values, using at least one of the attribute values from the first set of attribute values to determine a second set of attribute values, traversing a hierarchy of decision nodes, wherein each decision node implements business logic based on one of the attribute values from the first set of attribute values or the second set of attribute values, and generating a decision from a last node in the hierarchy, wherein the decision dictates how to respond to the content request.	10-15-2009
20110004929	Flexible Token For Use In Content Delivery - An embodiment of a system for managing delivery of content to end users includes a semantics generator configured to generate name/value pair semantics for name/value pairs that can be included in flexible tokens, a semantics publisher configured to publish the name/value pair semantics in a menu, wherein the name/value pair semantics are selectable, a flexible token interpreter configured to interpret name/value pairs included in flexible tokens according to the name/value pair semantics, the flexible token interpreter further configured to determine responses to content requests based on the name/value pairs included in flexible tokens, and an edge server configured to generate token-dependent responses to content requests based on determined responses from the flexible token interpreter.	01-06-2011

Billy D. Hopkins, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090032590	Location, orientation, product and color identification apparatus, system and method for the blind or visually impaired - A radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled assistive device, system and method for blind or visually impaired (B & VI) persons. A device typically includes at least partially within a hand-operated housing structure a RFID scanner capable of interrogating a surrounding environment of the presence of one or more RFID tags, a RFID decoder capable of converting a received RFID signal to an audio signal, and an audio output device configured to produce a user-audible output including information derived from a received RFID signal. Additionally and/or alternatively, a vehicle can be configured with an RFID scanner, decoder, and audio and/or visual output device to warn an operator of the vehicle of the proximity to a B & VI person possessing an RFID tag. Additionally, a handheld scanning device enabling B & VI persons to obtain information encoded at a barcode label and information related to the color of a scanned item, for example at the shelves of a store or other commercial or other environment. Such scanning device typically includes at least a barcode scanner, a color scanner, a microprocessor, and an audio output device.	02-05-2009

Brian Hopkins, Jersey City, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090287433	SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR METERING AND ANALYZING ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF EVENTS WITHIN A PORTABLE DEVICE - System and methods to determine the energy consumption per event type from usage data of portable devices are described. A disclosed example method includes receiving data associated with events on a portable device, analyzing the received data to determine an energy consumption per an event type of the portable device, and reporting the energy consumption per the event type for the portable device.	11-19-2009

Brian Hopkins, Ortonville, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080302159	Wheelhouse hemming apparatus and method - A robotic wheelhouse hemming apparatus includes a base. A multi-axis robot is mounted on the base. The robot includes an arm. A roller hemming head is mounted on an end of the arm for roller hemming. A slide mechanism is mounted for multi-directional movement on the base. A support is mounted on the slide mechanism. An anvil is supported on the support. A registration member is integral with the support and is engagable by the roller hemming head. The robot arm is operable to manipulate the roller hemming head into engagement with the registration member, and subsequent movement of the robot arm moves the support on the slide mechanism, thereby adjusting the position of the anvil relative to a workpiece to be hemmed.	12-11-2008
20080317577	Robot positioned welding tip dresser - A robot positioned welding tip dresser assembly includes a pivot arm pivotally mountable on a welding gun apparatus. The pivot arm is pivotal about a pivot point. A welding tip dresser is mounted on a distal end of the pivot arm. A first retaining tab extends from the pivot arm. The first retaining tab includes an opening extending therethrough. At least one positioning mechanism is disposed relative to the pivot point and is cooperable with the first retaining tab to retain the pivot arm in one of a home position and a working position. The first retaining tab is engagable by end-of-arm tooling of a robot. The end-of-arm tooling is operable to release the positioning mechanism, and movement of the robot moves the pivot arm between the home and working positions.	12-25-2008
20090235712	INTEGRATED PUSH PULL ROLLER HEAD - A roller hemming apparatus includes a linear actuator mountable on an end of a multi-axis robotic arm. The linear actuator includes a connector. A roller hemming head is mounted on the linear actuator by the connector. The roller hemming head includes at least one hem roller. The roller hemming head performs both push force and pull force roller hemming operations.	09-24-2009

Christopher B. Hopkins, Durham, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090250331	AUTOTHERMAL AND MOBILE TORREFACTION DEVICES - The present invention provides an autothermal torrefaction device, which can be either stationary of mobile. Embodiments of the present invention include a torrefaction chamber having a chamber inlet for receiving biomass and at least one chamber outlet. The torrefaction chamber can be substantially surrounded by an exterior housing defining an outer jacket and having a jacket inlet and a jacket outlet. The outer jacket and torrefaction chamber define a space therebetween such that a burner unit including an inlet operatively connected to the chamber outlet and an outlet operatively connected to the jacket inlet allows vapors produced or released from within the torrefaction chamber to travel into the burner unit for combustion of at least a portion of the vapors and subsequently travel through the space between the jacket and the torrefaction chamber to provide heat necessary for autothermal torrefaction of biomass.	10-08-2009

Corey R. Hopkins, Nolensville, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110124663	SUBSTITUTED DIOXOPIPERIDINES AND DIOXOPYRROLIDINES AS MGLUR4 ALLOSTERIC POTENTIATORS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having a general structure:	05-26-2011

Dale Hopkins, Old Town, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090290963	Trash container emptying mechanism - A trash container emptying mechanism provides an upstanding “U” shaped yoke with two horizontally spaced apart vertically extending arms each having a perpendicular base portion mounted to wheeled cart. A trash container carrier having a partially circumferentially extending rigid upper support, a vertically spaced apart bottom support and at least one vertical leg communicating between the rigid upper support and the bottom support is pivotally carried within the yoke on two offset pivot spacers and two horizontal axles extending therethrough and therebetween. A flexible length adjustable strap releasably secures the trash container to the carrier and a removable position locking pin extends through aligned axle holes defined in yoke vertical arm and carrier to positionally secure the carrier and trash container in a vertical orientation within the yoke.	11-26-2009

Dale W. Hopkins, Georgetown, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100158247	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE STORAGE, TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL OF CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEYS - A system and method are described supporting secure implementations of 3DES and other strong cryptographic algorithms. A secure key block having control, key, and hash fields safely stores or transmits keys in insecure or hostile environments. The control field provides attribute information such as the manner of using a key, the algorithm to be implemented, the mode of use, and the exportability of the key. A hash algorithm is applied across the key and control for generating a hash field that cryptographically ties the control and key fields together. Improved security is provided because tampering with any portion of the key block results in an invalid key block. The work factor associated with any manner of attack is sufficient to maintain a high level of security consistent with the large keys and strong cryptographic algorithms supported.	06-24-2010

David Hopkins, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110193287	Center point game - It is an object of the present invention to provide a game of skill and strategy comprising a board on a swivel base and game pieces for targeting placement on the board by sliding and shooting by a multiplicity of players.	08-11-2011

David K. Hopkins, Valdosta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100011648	BORESIGHT LASER AIMING SYSTEM FOR FIREARMS - The boresight laser aiming system for firearms provides a laser aiming beam through the mechanical action (	01-21-2010

David W. Hopkins, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090033496	SYSTEM TO EFFECTUATE POINT OF USE CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF MONITORED ARTICLES - The method and system for a material cabinet for use in cooperation with a plurality of articles stored in the material cabinet is disclosed. Each of the plurality of articles having a radio frequency identification tag attached thereto is connected through at least an antenna or a plurality of antennas installed in the material cabinet to a radio frequency identification reader, which is interpreted through a software in a computer system. This method and system has capability to effectuate point of use control of the stored articles through a database in the computer system. This method and system also implements a security mechanism through a lock system to secure the store articles from unauthorized user/stock clerks.	02-05-2009

Derek David Hopkins, Deerfield, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110000800	Inverted dome to supply dose - Inverted dome to supply a dose with an inverted dome dispensing closure having a housing, the housing having a septum, a thinner convex dome, and an end plate seal, a main vessel attached to the inverted dome dispensing closure, and a user-actuated for dispensing from the inverted dome dispensing closure into the main vessel. To provide a point of use dispensing devise that will supply fresh healthy ingredients that are stored inside the closure. The devise is used to store ingredients protecting them from UV light and moisture at minimum. The closure will be intuitive for use and easily operated by the end user. The new devise minimizes components and materials while maximizing the dispensing port.	01-06-2011

Edward Cameron Nind Hopkins, Henderson, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100242226	Door chock tool - A door chock tool is disclosed that can be used to reliably hold a swinging hinged door open or closed regardless of the size and weight of the door or the surface of the floor under the door. The door chock tool is molded or formed as a single unit from a durable, light weight plastic material and has a wedge member extending from the front of a central body and a T-handle extending from the rear of the central body. When the door chock tool is forcefully wedged under a door by a user forcefully kicking the back of the central body, the wedge member and T-handle flex slightly creating a leaf spring effect, which increases the holding force that secures the door in either an open or closed position.	09-30-2010
20110133494	Door lock tool - The door lock tool is used for securing closed swinging “push” doors against opening under the application of physical force and includes a hook and a length of braided nylon webbing. The hooks is designed to bite into the sides of the door jams and casings and has a generally J-shaped body which includes a flat back part that curves into a relatively short perpendicular leg part. A flat tooth extends perpendicularly from the hook's leg. One end of the strap is configured to form a loop for securing the strap to a door knob. The other end is laced through an opening in the hook and around a cross bar, which allows the strap to be pulled tight. Pulling the free end of the strap tightens the strap to close the loop and shortens the length of strap between the loop and the hook causing the hook to bite into or under the end of the door jam or casing to secure the door.	06-09-2011

Eunjoo C. Hopkins, Farmington Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038895	Multi-disc brake hub assembly with disc slide pins - A brake hub assembly including a hub defining a central axis, a plurality of guide pins, each of the plurality of guide pins extending from the hub and being generally aligned with the central axis, and a disc having at least two friction surfaces, the disc defining a plurality of guide pin receiving bores, wherein each of the plurality of guide pin receiving bores are positioned to receive an associated one of the plurality of guide pins therethrough such that the disc is moveable relative to the hub along the central axis.	02-12-2009
20110210492	RETENTION SPRING FOR A MUTLI-DISC BRAKE HUB ASSEMBLY WITH DISC SLIDE PINS - A spring for applying a biasing force to a disc of a brake hub assembly including a hub having a circumferential groove, at least one disc, and a plurality of guide pins for rotatably coupling the hub and the disc wherein the spring comprises a band for circumferentially engaging the hub. The spring is characterized by a plurality of axial position retention tabs circumferentially spaced and extending radially inwardly from the band for engaging the circumferential groove of the hub and for preventing axial movement between the spring and the hub. The spring is further characterized by a plurality of circumferential position tabs circumferentially spaced and extending radially outwardly from the band and being generally U-shaped and defining a guide pin opening for at least partially engaging one of the guide pins for rotatably coupling the spring and the hub.	09-01-2011

Heidi Bauerlein Hopkins, Neenah, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090120816	Sustainability in personal care product packaging - Packaging is provided in which to supply disposable personal care products to a consumer, wherein at least a portion of the packaging is adapted to be reused by the consumer. The packaging includes a storage bin having a storage bin bottom and a reclosable cover and defining an interior space and a vertical perimeter, a removable bin enclosure disposed to encircle a portion of the vertical perimeter, wherein the bin enclosure includes product-identifying graphics, and an inner package disposed in the interior space, the inner package including a plurality of disposable personal care products. The removable bin enclosure can be a removable sleeve adapted to secure the reclosable cover to the storage bin bottom. The removable bin enclosure can also be a film overwrap, and the inner package and overwrap can be biodegradable.	05-14-2009
20090120825	Sustainability in personal care product sales - Packaging is provided in which to supply personal care products to a consumer, wherein at least a portion of the packaging is adapted to be reused by the consumer. The packaging includes a storage bin having a storage bin bottom and a reclosable cover, and a removable bin enclosure adapted to overlie a portion of the storage bin and to be removable from the storage bin by the consumer, wherein the bin enclosure includes product-identifying graphics, and wherein the storage bin includes non-product-identifying graphics and is substantially free of product-identifying graphics. Product-identifying graphics can include product type, product size, and product count. Non-product-identifying graphics can include seasonal graphics, graphics adapted to make the storage bin appear to be a household object, or can be related to a cause.	05-14-2009
20090120834	Sustainability in personal care product retailing - An array of packages adapted for transporting and selling personal care products is provided. The array includes a first package including first removable product-identifying graphics and a plurality of first personal care products disposed within a first storage bin, the first storage bin including a first design and being substantially free of product-identifying graphics. The array also includes a second package including second removable product-identifying graphics and a plurality of second personal care products disposed within a second storage bin, the second storage bin including a second design and being substantially free of product-identifying graphics, wherein the second design is different from and complementary to the first design. The first and second personal care products can be different sizes of the same product, different products, the same product but adapted to be sold at differently-branded retailers, or different combinations of personal care products.	05-14-2009
20100108707	Method and System For Customizing Bulk Purchases of Consumer Products - A method and system of customizing bulk purchases of consumer personal care products are provided. In accordance with the present disclosure, multiple product forms and variants of the product forms may be contained within an integrated display within a retail outlet. The product forms may comprise any suitable personal care products, such as absorbent articles, feminine care products, toiletries, products for infants and children, adult incontinence products, tissue products, and the like. In accordance with the present disclosure, a consumer can select multiple packages based on personal preference that contain various different product forms and/or variants. The consumer is instructed to select a particular number of packages for purchase that total a single bulk price. In this manner, the consumer can take advantage of bulk pricing while still being able to select multiple related personal care products.	05-06-2010
20110028929	Absorbent Products with Beneficial Indicia - A system for visually identifying the performance level of feminine care pads comprises a first feminine care pad and a second feminine care pad, each having a body-facing surface, a garment-facing surface, and a printed pattern that is visible to a user on at least one of the body-facing surface or the garment-facing surface. The first feminine care pad and the second feminine care pad are related. The second feminine care pad has a higher absorbent capacity level than the first feminine care pad. In addition, the total printed surface area of the printed pattern of the second feminine care pad is greater than the total printed surface area of the printed pattern of the first feminine care pad.	02-03-2011

James Hopkins, Flagstaff, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080238639	Automobile auxiliary light testing device - A testing device operable to test a tow vehicle's trailer light control system with the testing device operable to determine whether or not, subsequent to being operably connected to a tow trailer wiring harness of the tow vehicle, the tow vehicle's trailer light control system can transmit the required voltage to operate the light system of the tow trailer. The testing device further includes a housing which has disposed therein a plurality of test lights. A controller operable connects the test lights to a terminal assembly which is electrically coupled to the tow vehicle. The test lights are configured to illuminate subsequent to receiving the required voltage to operate a portion of the light system of a tow trailer.	10-02-2008

James Hopkins, Venice, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090000347	Rivet table for rivet setting devices - A rivet table connected to the nosepiece of a rivet setting apparatus. The rivet table includes an outer sleeve which controllably slides back and forth within the nosepiece and supports opposing jaws pivotally connected to the outer sleeve about spaced transverse pivot axes. The jaws pivot between a closed position and an open position, biased toward the closed position and define a flat transverse distal rivet head receiving surface, and a central mandrel-receiving aperture therebetween to slidably receive a rivet mandrel and to support the rivet head against said rivet head receiving surface during rivet setting. The jaws are momentarily forced into the open position by the mandrel moving laterally into the aperture and being carried on a flexible strip. The exposed surface of the rivet head is thereby substantially free of tool marks after being set.	01-01-2009

James R. Hopkins, Fishers, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100104401	Automated rod handling system - A system includes a rack with rows for storing drill pipe, and a moveable structure having a control support coupled to an upper portion and a lifting device coupled to a lower portion. The moveable structure travels along a guide for positioning adjacent any of the rows. The control support includes a pivoting actuator, a rotating actuator, an extension arm having a drill pipe capture actuator, and an extension actuator. The lifting device includes a lifting actuator that raises a stack of drill pipe. The system further includes a controller that interprets a control support state including actuator positions and a position index value, and records a position description including the control support state corresponding to the position index value. The controller interprets a position request signal and provides actuator control signals in response to the position request signal and the position description.	04-29-2010

Jeffrey G. Hopkins, Lincoln, RI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090070380	METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLY, TRANSPORT AND DISPLAY OF CLINICAL DATA - The Clinical Data Container (CDC) is a method for packaging, transporting, and viewing medical reports, their associated data elements, images, and data from medical information systems for use by physicians and patients.	03-12-2009

Jerry Hopkins, Omaha, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090050180	Clean in place gassing manifold - A clean in place gassing manifold comprises a gassing module comprising a hub, the gassing module and the hub being formed as a unitary device; and a complimentary clean in place module for coupling the gassing module, the complimentary clean in place module comprising a head that inserts into the hub of the gassing module. The gassing module coupled with the complimentary clean in place module allow a cleaning solution to be pumped through the coupled modules at and above a minimum flow rate and a minimum velocity for effective cleaning.	02-26-2009
20100104720	METHODS FOR PRODUCING PARTIALLY HYDRATED AND COOKED BEAN PRODUCTS - Methods for producing a partially hydrated bean paste are disclosed. The methods include inputting a quantity of uncooked whole beans or split beans into an extruder comprising an inlet, one or more temperature zones in series downstream of the inlet, and a die downstream of the one or more temperature zones; rotating a screw assembly of the extruder to extrude the beans and force the beans through the one or more temperature zones, wherein a quantity of steam and a quantity of water is added to the beans as the beans are forced through each temperature zone; and forcing the beans exiting the final temperature zone of said one or more temperature zones in series through the die to produce a bean paste. The partially hydrated bean paste produced by the methods of the disclosure comprises a water content of at least about 45% by weight. The partially hydrated bean paste can be further processed into partially hydrated bean products, such as refried beans.	04-29-2010
20110083704	CLEAN IN PLACE GASSING MANIFOLD - A clean in place gassing manifold comprises a gassing module comprising a hub, the gassing module and the hub being formed as a unitary device; and a complementary clean in place module for coupling the gassing module, the complementary clean in place module comprising a head that inserts into the hub of the gassing module. The gassing module coupled with the complementary clean in place module allow a cleaning solution to be pumped through the coupled modules at and above a minimum flow rate and a minimum velocity for effective cleaning.	04-14-2011

Joel D. Hopkins, Sammamish, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100150190	Laser Wavelength Control - The wavelength of light output from a semiconductor laser varies over time as various parameters vary. Current in a phase section of the semiconductor laser is modified to counteract the wavelength variations. The current in the phase section may be modified in response to video data on a pixel-by-pixel basis or longer.	06-17-2010
20100156863	Closed Loop Laser Control - The radiance of a laser is a function of drive current. The radiance is also a function of other factors, such as age and temperature. A laser projection device adjusts laser drive parameters using a gradient descent operation. The device parameters may be adjusted iteratively and periodically. The period may be shorter or longer than a scan line in a video image.	06-24-2010

John Hopkins, Rives Junction, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110132404	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - The invention is a method and apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting laparoscopic surgical instruments. The method comprises the introduction into the interior channels of the instruments of cleaning fluid heated at a predetermined temperature, and activated of the fluid by the introduction of sonic energy into the fluid at varying frequencies. The apparatus includes a unitary cleaning station containing receptacles for holding the laparoscopic instruments in a bath, and for directing cleaning fluid from the bath through the interior of the instruments while providing a source of ultrasonic mechanical energy to the cleaning fluid both inside and outside the laparoscopic instruments.	06-09-2011

John R. Hopkins, Bow Mar, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100175824	Self-Adhesive Radiant Heating Underlayment - Provided herein is a self-adhesive radiant heat underlayment that may be utilized in flooring and/or outdoor applications. The heating underlayment has an adhesive backing that allows for conveniently adhering a flexible heating element place prior to applying a material over the top surface thereof. In one arrangement, a mesh grounding layer is provided to ground the flexible heating element to reduce unintended electrical tripping of the installed underlayment.	07-15-2010

John W. Hopkins, Williston, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090177682	DATA MINING USING VARIABLE RANKINGS AND ENHANCED VISUALIZATION METHODS - Dimensional data with attributed categorical variables is mined against a continuous target with any data mining method by ranking variables. The ranked variables are used to generate a tree. A population and a target value, obtained from a top node of the tree, are stored. The top node is removed from the tree to create a new tree with a next top node. Obtaining and storing a next population and a next target value for the next top node, and removing the top node or top field to create a new tree, are repeated. The listing of sequential top node parameters is plotted on a tree cusp curve that provides a graphical user interface enabling identification of a field which affect a greatest or a least number of records, based upon a magnitude of departure of the field from a norm.	07-09-2009

John W. Hopkins, Yorktown, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110086204	Modification of Surface Energy Via Direct Laser Ablative Surface Patterning - Surface energy of a substrate is changed without the need for any template, mask, or additional coating medium applied to the substrate. At least one beam of energy directly ablates a substrate surface to form a predefined topographical pattern at the surface. Each beam of energy has a width of approximately 25 micrometers and an energy of approximately 1-500 microJoules. Features in the topographical pattern have a width of approximately 1-500 micrometers and a height of approximately 1.4-100 micrometers.	04-14-2011

Jonathan Brigham Hopkins, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090275893	INSTRUMENT PORT FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE CARDIAC SURGERY - An instrument port for introducing instruments into a surgical site, including a port body having a channel running therethrough from a proximal end to a distal end, an instrument sleeve in slidable contact with the channel, creating a gap therebetween, and fluid flow for removing emboli efficiently from the instrument port, wherein the fluid flow includes the gap is provided. A fluid flow system for use in an instrument port is provided. A method of removably securing an instrument sleeve to a port body by anchoring the instrument port to heart tissue, making at least one flood line in a channel, flushing out emboli, and performing surgery with the instrument port.	11-05-2009

Keith Hopkins, Waynesboro, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110094852	DUAL HOPPER TUBULAR FOOD PRODUCT LAUNCHER AND METHOD WITH ROBOTIC PICK BELT - A tubular food product launching system and method for interacting with a product loading head is disclosed. The system includes a pick belt, positioned alongside product carrying intermediate belts. The pick belt supplies additional product to a product inspector or vision equipped robot cell to replace defective or missing product observed on the intermediate belt(s) with replacement product from the pick belt. The overall system speed, and pick belt speed, can be adjusted to accommodate varying product post-launcher fill-rates in accord with the nature of the product and the abilities and speed of the robot cell and/or product inspector, so as to reliably assure 100% final fill-rate as product is fed to the loading head.	04-28-2011

Kevin R. Hopkins, 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

Ladon Hopkins, Columbus, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090250048	ADJUSTABLE BURNER KIT FOR BARBEQUE GRILLS - An adjustable burner kit for a grill includes an adjustable burner having a burner end telescopically received on a burner inlet. The adjustable burner defines a passageway for receiving gas. The burner inlet has a proximal end for receiving a gas valve. The burner end has a proximal end adjacent to the distal end of the burner inlet. The burner end defines a mounting member on its distal end. The mounting member includes a flat section that defines a cutout for receiving a mounting screw. An optional mount piece may be provided for engaging the mounting member to provide an alternatively oriented mounting interface. The adjustable burner has an adjustable length.	10-08-2009
20100006083	ADJUSTABLE COOKING GRATE FOR BARBEQUE GRILLS - An adjustable grate is described herein that may be easily adjusted to fit within variously sized grills. The adjustable grate includes a main plate having a plurality of fingers extending from a front side and a rear side. A front slide plate has a plurality of fingers that slidably engage with the fingers on the front side of the main plate. A rear slide plate has a plurality of fingers that slidably engage with the fingers on the rear side of the main plate. The front slide plate, the rear slide plate and the main plate define a cooking surface. The front slide plate and the rear slide plate may be slidably adjusted with respect to the main plate to expand or contract the cooking surface.	01-14-2010

Larry Hopkins, Happy Valley, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110028081	BACK DRAFT DAMPER - A damper is provided. The damper includes a frame having a central opening through which air passes. A plurality of vanes are rotatably mounted within the frame. At least one of the vanes is oriented about a rotational axis that is offset at a non-orthogonal angle with respect to one of a horizontal and vertical axis.	02-03-2011

Larry D. Hopkins, Oklahoma City, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100259944	SELF-LEVELING BRACKET FOR LIGHTING FIXTURE - A self-leveling bracket assembly for suspending a lighting fixture from a ceiling of a structure. The light fixture comprising a frame having a first and second ends, the self-leveling bracket assembly having two brackets, each bracket comprising a connector member adapted to be attached to the ceiling and a hangar having one end pivotally attached to the connector member and another end adapted to receive the light fixture.	10-14-2010
20100282936	MOUNTING BRACKET FOR AN ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX - A mounting bracket for installing an electrical junction box to an R-panel, the mounting bracket comprising a mounting plate having a first surface for interfacing with a portion of the housing of the electrical junction box, one or more sidewalls extending from the mounting plate; and one or more attachment tabs extending laterally from each of the sidewalls, wherein the mounting bracket is positioned between R-panel and the electrical junction box to space the electrical junction box at a distance away from the R-panel such that the electrical conduit may interface with the electrical junction box without having to bend the electrical conduit.	11-11-2010
20100288894	BRACKET FOR MOUNTING ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOXES - A mounting bracket for spacing an electrical junction box at a distance away from a portion of a frame wall, the frame wall having a top plate, a bottom plate and one or more wall studs extending the top plate and the bottom plate, the electrical junction box having a back plate and one or more sidewalls extending from the back plate, the one or more sidewalls adapted to receive one or more electrical conduits, the mounting bracket having a back plate and an securement plate.	11-18-2010
20110176319	MOUNTING BRACKET - A bracket assembly for suspending an object from a portion of a bar joist, the bracket assembly having a rigid hangar having a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, the second end portion including at least one connector for engaging the object and means for connecting the rigid hanger to the bar joist, the first end portion of the rigid hangar being pivotally connected to the connecting means so that the object connected to the rigid hangar is able to self-level upon the connecting means being connected to the bar joist.	07-21-2011

Lawrence Hopkins, Happy Valley, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110028080	Back draft damper - A back draft damper includes a rectangular shell having a central opening which air can pass through. A plurality of vanes rotatably mounted in the shell are rotatable between open positions where air can pass through the shell and closed positions where air cannot pass through the shell. The axes the vanes rotate about are slightly offset from vertical.	02-03-2011

Lawrence G. Hopkins, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080279677	Fan array fan section in air-handling systems - A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency. The plurality of fan units may be arranged in a true array configuration, a spaced pattern array configuration, a checker board array configuration, rows slightly offset array configuration, columns slightly offset array configuration, or a staggered array configuration.	11-13-2008
20110212679	FAN ARRAY FAN SECTION IN AIR-HANDLING SYSTEMS - A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency. The plurality of fan units may be arranged in a true array configuration, a spaced pattern array configuration, a checker board array configuration, rows slightly offset array configuration, columns slightly offset array configuration, or a staggered array configuration.	09-01-2011

Lawrence G. Hopkins, Happy Valley, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090285669	Fan array fan section in air-handling systems - “A fan array fan section in an air handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller program to operate the plurality of the fan units at peak efficiency. The plurality of fan units may be arranged in a true array configuration, a space pattern array configuration, a checker board array configuration, rows slightly offset configuration, columns slightly offset configuration, or a staggered array configuration.”	11-19-2009
20110014061	FAN ARRAY CONTROL SYSTEM - A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency by computing the power consumed in various configurations and selecting the configuration requiring minimum power to operate.	01-20-2011

Leo N. Hopkins, Buffalo, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300621	VASCULARA DEVICE FOR EMBOLI, THROMBUS AND FOREIGN BODY REMOVAL AND METHODS OF USE - Apparatus and methods are provided for use in filtering emboli from a vessel and/or performing thrombectomy and embolectomy, wherein a vascular device comprises one or more support hoops connected near a distal end of a guide wire, each support hoop having an articulation region, and a blood permeable sac affixed to the support hoop or hoops to form a mouth of the blood permeable sac. The mouth of the sac closes when the apparatus is collapsed for removal to prevent material from escaping from the sac.	12-04-2008

Linda Susan Hopkins, Dunedin, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090405	Arched canopy system - A frame is formed of two laterally spaced rods. The rods have forward ends and rearward ends. The frame has a plurality of cross tubes. The cross tubes have opposed ends. The opposed ends are coupled to the rods. Forward retaining components couple the forward ends of the rods to a vehicle forwardly. Rearward components couple the rearward ends of the straps to a vehicle rearwardly. A flexible canopy fabric has pockets receiving the rods and cross tubes.	04-09-2009

Mark Hopkins US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080240951	SYSTEM AND METHOD OPERABLE TO PREVENT TUBING DISPLACEMENT WITHIN A PERISTATLTIC PUMP - Embodiments to the present invention provide a peristaltic pump. This peristaltic pump includes a flexible flow path, an exterior casing, an elastomeric member, and a number of rollers driven by a motor. The exterior casing and elastomeric member have a first and second annular recess, respectively. An annular flow path guide is formed when the exterior casing and elastomeric member are mechanically coupled. Rollers move along the annular flow path to compress and release the flexible flow path and in so doing draw fluid through the flexible flow patch to achieve pumping action. Mechanical guides proximate to the first annular recess and second annular recess prevent relative motion between the first annular recess and second annular recess ensuring that the flexible flow path remains in place.	10-02-2008

Mary E. Hopkins, Avon, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110092404	OVERBASED METAL CARBOXYLATE COMPLEX GREASE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING - Complex greases of overbased alkaline earth metal carboxylates are prepared by reacting an overbased alkaline earth metal salt of a fatty acid, wherein the alkaline earth metal salt has an alkaline earth metal content of at least 14.5% and a non-volatile matter content of at least 95% with conversion agents to form a grease precursor. The grease precursor is then reacted with complexing agents to form a predominantly vaterite containing non-Newtonian modified overbased metal carboxylate complex grease.	04-21-2011

Matthew Hopkins, Scio, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100134408	Fine-motor execution using repetitive force-feedback - An individual's fine-motor skills can be assessed using a force-feedback haptic unit that includes an end-effecter and programmable settings. To assess these skills, a tangible computer readable medium initializes the programmable settings with a set of initial settings. It then presents a 3-D representation of a character or characters to a user. The user in turn is prompted to mimic the character(s) on a work space. While the user is attempting to mimic the character(s) using the end-effecter on the work space, timed stroke data are collected from the force-feedback haptic unit. Using the timed stroke data, an analysis is then generated to determine the user's precision and accuracy of mimicking the character.	06-03-2010

Matthew Hopkins, St. Peters, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100042938	Interactive Navigation of a Dataflow Process Image - An interactive graphical environment that facilitates interactive navigation of a reconstructed dataflow process image is disclosed. The environment can create segmented image sections for at least one dataflow process image, which can be used to form the reconstructed dataflow process image. The environment can respond to inputs from a user to navigate the reconstructed dataflow process.	02-18-2010

Melvin Allen Hopkins, Dunedin, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090405	Arched canopy system - A frame is formed of two laterally spaced rods. The rods have forward ends and rearward ends. The frame has a plurality of cross tubes. The cross tubes have opposed ends. The opposed ends are coupled to the rods. Forward retaining components couple the forward ends of the rods to a vehicle forwardly. Rearward components couple the rearward ends of the straps to a vehicle rearwardly. A flexible canopy fabric has pockets receiving the rods and cross tubes.	04-09-2009

Michael Hopkins, Kearney, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100282010	BOWLING MACHINE MOTOR/GEARBOX CONVERSION AND ADAPTOR KIT - A bowling machine motor/gearbox conversion and adaptor kit may allow people to reuse their current gearboxes by adapting the components to utilize a new motor that would make the gearbox universal instead of having different motor/gearbox combinations. The adaptor kit may adapt the gearbox portion of the motor/gearbox assembly to allow the gearbox to accept a current, new motor. A person may use the adaptor kit to repair and replace components of a bowling machine's motor and gearbox assembly.	11-11-2010

Nicole L. Hopkins, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090013430	Whisker-mediated transformation of plant cell aggregates and plant tissues and regeneration of plants thereof - Plant cell aggregates and plant tissues can be transformed by elongated, needle-like structures called “whiskers”. The process comprises the agitation of plant cell aggregates and plant tissues of the plant to be transformed in the presence of DNA and whiskers, whereby DNA uptake and integration thereof in facilitated. The process may be applicable to other plant cell aggregates and plant tissues which have not proven easily transformable by other techniques.	01-08-2009

Oliver Mason Hopkins, Redmond, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090069011	METHOD FOR TIME-STAMPING A MESSAGE BASED ON A RECIPIENT LOCATION - A method time-stamps an electronic message in accordance with information about the time zone in which the intended recipient resides where the message is originally received by a message center in a time zone different from the intended recipient.	03-12-2009

Patrick W. Hopkins, Amherst, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110044465	FEEDFORWARD ANR DEVICE COVER - An earpiece of an ANR device incorporates one or more of feedforward-based ANR; feedback-based ANR; passive noise reduction (PNR) of environmental noise sounds in the environment external to the casing of the earpiece in higher audible frequencies; a controlled leak acoustically coupling the front cavity to the environment external to the casing of the ANR device where the coupling may be through another cavity that is closable to the environment external to the casing with a leaky cover; a combination of an acoustically resistive port and a mass port coupling a rear cavity to the environment external to the casing where the coupling may be through another cavity that is closable to the environment external to the casing with a leaky cover; a feedforward microphone given acoustic access to the environment external to the casing through an aperture that is overlain with a leaky cover or that is enclosed within a cavity that is acoustically coupled to the environment external to the casing with a leak.	02-24-2011

Paul E. Hopkins, Savage, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090295032	Method of building three-dimensional object with modified ABS materials - A method for building a 3D object with an extrusion-based layered deposition system comprising feeding a modified ABS material to an extrusion head of the extrusion-based layered deposition system, melting the fed modified ABS material in the extrusion head under conditions that improve a response time of the extrusion head, and depositing the molten thermoplastic material in a layer-by-layer manner to form the 3D object.	12-03-2009
20100096072	SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR DIGITAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - A support material feedstock comprising a first copolymer and a polymeric impact modifier, where the first copolymer includes a first monomer unit comprising a carboxyl group and a second monomer unit comprising a phenyl group.	04-22-2010
20110070394	SEAM CONCEALMENT FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELS - A three-dimensional model built with an extrusion-based digital manufacturing system, and having a perimeter based on a contour tool path that defines an interior region of a layer of the three-dimensional model, where at least one of a start point and a stop point of the contour tool path is located within the interior region of the layer.	03-24-2011

Rachel Elizabeth Hopkins, Lawrenceburg, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100076356	SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSION THERAPY - A system for compression therapy comprises a patient-support apparatus and a compression sleeve assembly that is coupleable to the patient-support apparatus. In some embodiments, the patient-support apparatus comprises a hospital bed and in other embodiments, the patient-support apparatus comprises a mattress for a bed. The compression sleeve assembly comprises a sleeve that couples to a patient's limb and that inflates to promote blood flow. The compression sleeve assembly also comprises a conduit and a compression module that is operable to inflate the sleeve through the conduit. The conduit may be routed, at least in part, through the associated patient-support apparatus. The compression module may be situated, at least in part, in a cavity of the associated patient-support apparatus. A compression module that couples to an architectural structure, such as a headwall unit, is also disclosed.	03-25-2010

Ralph E. Hopkins, Elkton, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100300812	Forklift Clamp - Described herein are devices and methods for transporting a plurality of palletless product units at a single time. A palletless product handling vehicle comprising two clamping pads capable of being positioned on either side of a plurality of product units maintained in side-by-side relation can be used to transport the product units during manufacturing, distribution, and storage processes. The clamping members can be maintained at a neutral camber, open to a distance of at least 96 inches, and close to a distance of about 28 inches or less. As a result of the camber, the improved mobility of the clamping members, and the improved clamping pads, two or more palletless product units can be transported in side-by-side relation at one time without causing damage or creasing to the product units. Thus, more efficient and cost-effective transportation of product units and product storage can be achieved.	12-02-2010

Randall Bruce Hopkins, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080221163	Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators - The present invention relates to a selective estrogen receptor modulator of formula I: I; or a pharmaceutical acid addition salt thereof; useful, e.g., for treating endometriosis and uterine leiomyoma.	09-11-2008

Richard A. Hopkins, Kansas City, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100042120	TISSUE RETAINING SYSTEM - A tissue retaining system having a pair of tissue retainers for retaining two end portions of tubular tissue, such as a heart valve, to a bioreactor is disclosed. Each tissue retainer includes a stepped portion that permits custom fitting of the tissue retainer to a particular size of tubular tissue. The tissue retainer further includes a tubular portion in communication with the stepped portion that provides a means for engaging the tissue retainer to the bioreactor through a tubular connector. The stepped portion of each tissue retainer defines a plurality of progressively larger concentric steps in which one of the concentric steps matches the size of a particular tubular tissue being engaged. The tubular tissue is then anchored to the tissue retainer by suture pull downs that anchor the tubular tissue to one of the concentric steps of the tissue retainer in a fluid tight engagement. A clamp may also be engaged to the tubular tissue to further secure the tubular tissue to the tissue retainer in a fluid tight engagement. This engagement process is repeated to secure the other end portion of the tubular tissue to another tissue retainer such that the tissue retaining system may then be engaged to the bioreactor.	02-18-2010
20110165676	METHOD FOR DECELLULARIZATION - The present invention provides for decellularized tissue and method for decellularizing tissue. The method generally comprises the steps of obtaining a harvested tissue, performing a muscle shelf debridement, treating the tissue with an enzyme, washing the tissue with a detergent, and performing an organic solvent extraction on the tissue. The tissues decellularized according to the present invention have several advantages including removing more of the residual cell debris, dsDNA, and chemicals, as well as exhibiting less calcification and better ultimate tensile strength than tissues prepared not according to the method of the present invention.	07-07-2011

Robert C. Hopkins, Hopkins, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110020875	HYDROGENASE POLYPEPTIDE AND METHODS OF USE - Provided herein are polypeptides having hydrogenase activity. The polypeptide may be multimeric, and may have hydrogenase activity of at least 0.05 micromoles H	01-27-2011

Robert John Hopkins, Brownstown, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110164922	ROADWAY MARKER AND REFLECTOR GUARD - A roadway marker is formed from a forged longitudinally extending unitary body having an upper surface and a bottom surface from which extent two rooting members in a direction away from the bottom surface, the upper surface of the elongated body respectively define inclined ramps each extending from a respective end of the longitudinally extending body to a centrally elevated bridging area, the ramps defining recesses in which is mounted reflective media. The rooting pins are secured in holes drilled at an acute angle in the pavement such that when the rooting pins are mounted into the holes drilled in the pavement after an adhesive has been placed in the holes, resilient clips mounted on the rooting pins create an interference fit with the wall of each of the two drilled holes to secure the roadway marker to the pavement.	07-07-2011

Samuel Hopkins, Colbert, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110219141	Modification of Small Computer System Interface Commands to Exchange Data with a Networked Storage Device Using AT Attachment Over Ethernet - A process executed by a computing device uses commands having a first format to exchange data through a network with a storage device configured to execute commands having a second format. A storage device controller identifies a command type associated with a command received from the process and identifies one or more physical memory addresses associated with the command. The storage device controller identifies a command having a second format associated with the received command and generates a network request including the command having the second format, the one or more physical memory addresses, a device identifier associated with the storage device and a tag. The network request is transmitted through a network to the storage device which executes the command having the second format. For example, an AoE request including an ATA command is generated from a received SCSI command.	09-08-2011
20110219151	Generation of a Formatted Unique Device Identifier From an AT Attachment Serial Number - A Network Address Authority (“NAA”) identifier associated with a storage device is generated from an Advanced Technology Attachment (“ATA”) serial number, or other identifier, associated with the storage device. The ATA serial number is received from the storage device and used to generate a unique string having a predefined length. In one embodiment, a hash function is applied to the ATA serial number to produce a unique value from the ATA serial number and a portion of the unique value, such as the least significant three bytes, is used as the string having the predefined length. Additional identifying data is combined with the predefined length string and reformatted to generate the NAA identifier. For example, an eight-byte data packet including a four-bit type identifier, a three-byte OUI and the three-byte predefined length string is generated and subsequently used to identify the storage device to processes or devices.	09-08-2011

Samuel E. Hopkins, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090253714	Methods of reducing risk of infection from pathogens - Prophylactic treatment methods are provided for protection of individuals and/or populations against infection from airborne pathogens. In particular, prophylactic treatment methods are provided comprising administering amiloride, benzamil, phenamil or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof to one or more members of a population at risk of exposure to or already exposed to one or more airborne pathogens, either from natural sources or from intentional release of pathogens into the environment.	10-08-2009
20110144338	METHODS OF REDUCING RISK OF INFECTION FROM PATHOGENS - Prophylactic treatment methods are provided for protection of individuals and/or populations against infection from airborne pathogens. In particular, prophylactic treatment methods are provided comprising administering a sodium channel blocker or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof to one or more members of a population at risk of exposure to or already exposed to one or more airborne pathogens, either from natural sources or from intentional release of pathogens into the environment.	06-16-2011

Samuel Earl Hopkins, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080255038	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to a compound of general formula (I):	10-16-2008

Samuel Earl Hopkins, Research Triangle Park, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100173837	DOSING FORMS AND REGIMENS COMPRISING 3-[(R)-2-(N,N-DIMETHYLAMINO)ETHYLTHIO-SAR]-4-(GAMMAHYDROXYMETHYLLEUCINE)C- YCLOSPORINE - Provided herein are specific doses of, and dosing regimens for, using SCY-635 in treating or preventing diseases, in particular hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.	07-08-2010
20100227801	PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to combinations comprising 3-[(R)-2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethylthio-Sar]-4-(gammahydroxymethylleucine)cyclosporine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof; and certain nucleoside analogues, and their use in the treatment of hepatitis C virus.	09-09-2010

Sandra Hopkins, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080287418	Extended Release Compositions and Methods for Their Manufacture - Extended release formulations of quetiapine and its pharmaceutically salts, and methods for manufacture of the formulations, may include the use of polymers selected for their physical and chemical characteristics. The formulations may include polymers selected to cause solid dosage forms of the formulations to conform to preselected quetiapine release criteria. The formulations may include non-polymer materials that may affect quetiapine release.	11-20-2008

Sarah E. Hopkins, Manchester, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110196707	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE IN INSURANCE CLAIMS - The invention is a method and system useful in determining the degree of comparative negligence of an insured person involved in an accident as compared to the comparable negligence of other parties involved in the accident, in particular the insurance claimant. The method and system of the invention include, at a minimum, the steps of gathering preliminary information concerning accident type, applying preliminary rules to the preliminary information to determine accident type, gathering additional information specific to the accident type, and applying accident-type-specific rules to the additional information to determine the degree comparative negligence of said insured person and/or the claimant.	08-11-2011

Scott D. Hopkins, Scappoose, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110225257	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ITINERARY MESSAGING SERVICE - Messages are targeted to travelers based on travel itineraries. Targeting may also be based on real-time travel status information. The targeted messages communicate their purpose and priority to respective travelers within the context of the travel itineraries. A disclosed method includes accessing a travel itinerary database including a plurality of travel itineraries. Each travel itinerary is associated with a traveler and defines itinerary segments of a corresponding travel schedule. A message is associated with a set of targeting rules used to identify a subset of itineraries in the travel itinerary database. The targeting rules may be used with real-time travel status information to identify the subset of itineraries.	09-15-2011

Stepheny Hopkins, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110193287	Center point game - It is an object of the present invention to provide a game of skill and strategy comprising a board on a swivel base and game pieces for targeting placement on the board by sliding and shooting by a multiplicity of players.	08-11-2011

Terry J. Hopkins, Southfield, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080203605	Method of Making Three Dimensional Structures Using Electronic Drawing Data - A method of modeling a three dimensional object defined by electronic data includes obtaining electronic data defining a first finished surface of the three dimensional object. A block of expanded polypropylene foam is shaped based on the electronic data. At least one surface of the expanded polypropylene foam block is offset from the first finished surface of the three dimensional object. A layer of hardenable paste is applied to the offset surface of the block of expanded polypropylene foam. The paste is hardened. The paste is machined to form the first finished surface of the three dimensional object.	08-28-2008

Timothy Edward Hopkins, Wilmington, DE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090072183	POLYFLUOROETHER BASED POLYMERS - A composition which provides surface effects to substrates comprising a polymer containing at least one urea linkage prepared by	03-19-2009
20090148654	FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND TREATED SUBSTRATES - A composition comprising a polymer prepared by: reacting (a) at least one diisocyanate, polyisocyanate, or mixture thereof, having isocyanate groups, and (b) at least one fluorinated compound selected from the formula (I):	06-11-2009
20090221200	COPOLYMERS FOR STAIN RESISTANCE - A method for imparting resistance to staining to a substrate comprising contacting the substrate with a copolymer comprising the monomers of Formula	09-03-2009
20100215896	COPOLYMERS FOR STAIN RESISTANCE - A method for imparting resistance to staining to a substrate comprising contacting the substrate with a copolymer comprising the monomers of Formula	08-26-2010
20110200820	POLYFLUOROETHER BASED POLYMERS - A composition which provides surface effects to substrates comprising a polymer containing at least one urea linkage prepared by	08-18-2011
20110200829	NON-AQUEOUS COMPOSITION COMPRISING PARTIALLY FLUORINATED METHACRYLIC POLYMERS - A solvent-based non-aqueous fluorinated methacrylate polymer comprising repeating units in any sequence from (1) at least one fluorinated methacrylate, and (2) at least one non-fluorinated alkyl acrylate and (3) at least one non-fluorinated hydroxyalkyl methacrylate,	08-18-2011

Todd Hopkins, Cumming, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090163263	Method and System for Multiple In-Lane Lottery Ticket Sales at a Retail Establishment - A lottery sales method and related system utilize an in-lane lottery sales computing device that is configured to interface with a point-of-sale terminal and determine when the point-of-sale terminal has identified a code corresponding to a desired lottery product. A request identifying the desired lottery product is transmitted to a lottery central system device used to administer and coordinate the sales of lottery products.	06-25-2009
20090163264	Lottery Sales Systems and Methodology for Supporting Cross-Platform Reporting - A lottery sales method and related system utilizes a computing device interfaced to a printer. The device is configured to track inventory of activated instant tickets and access sales reporting data, the sales reporting data indicating total sales of at least one lottery product of interest. For each lottery product of interest, a machine-readable indicator is generated corresponding to the total sales of the lottery product of interest. A report is printed that includes each generated machine-readable indicator.	06-25-2009

Tony C. Hopkins, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090149939	STENT-GRAFT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE REINFORCED HOLE - The present embodiments provide a stent-graft for use in a medical procedure that comprises a graft having at least first and second reinforced holes disposed in the graft. The first and second reinforced holes may comprise first and second grommets. In one embodiment, a first stent may be coupled to the graft using at least one suture disposed through the first and second grommets. Alternatively, a first stent may be coupled to the graft, such that the first stent itself is disposed through the first and second grommets. The grommets may comprise self-sealing properties to reduce leakage around the sutures and/or stent segments that are disposed through the grommets.	06-11-2009