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Charles Hough, Alexandria, VA US
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| 20100001927 | Helmet mounted modular night vision enhancement apparatus - The invention is a modular system to mount various vision enhancing devices to a helmet. The invention allows for currently fielded imaging devices to be used as designed while at the same time provides a way to mount a new technology. This modular design concept consists of the currently fielded image-intensifying monocular mount, a new mounting bracket compatible with the currently fielded image-intensifying monocular, a helmet mounted display clip-on mount, and a clip-on electronics mount. The bracket would not only provide a means of attachment but also contain the cabling necessary for operation. The invention also consists of a clip on bracket for the HMD, necessary to view the thermal imagery, which can be placed over either eye. The design of this modular system allows the user to configure the helmet as deemed appropriate for the mission at hand. | 01-07-2010 |
Colleen D. Hough, South Jordan, UT US
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| 20080253963 | Tumor markers in ovarian cancer - The present invention features methods of diagnosing and prognosticating ovarian tumors by detecting increased expression of an ovarian tumor marker gene in a subject or in a sample from a subject. Also featured are kits for the aforementioned diagnostic and prognostic methods. In addition, the invention features methods of treating and preventing ovarian tumors, and methods of inhibiting the growth or metastasis of ovarian tumors, by modulating the production or activity of an ovarian tumor marker polypeptide. Further featured are methods of inhibiting the growth or metastasis of an ovarian tumor by contacting an ovarian tumor cell with an antibody that specifically binds an ovarian tumor marker polypeptide. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20100183507 | TUMOR MARKERS IN OVARIAN CANCER - The present invention features methods of diagnosing and prognosticating ovarian tumors by detecting increased expression of an ovarian tumor marker gene in a subject or in a sample from a subject. Also featured are kits for the aforementioned diagnostic and prognostic methods. In addition, the invention features methods of treating and preventing ovarian tumors, and methods of inhibiting the growth or metastasis of ovarian tumors, by modulating the production or activity of an ovarian tumor marker polypeptide. Further featured are methods of inhibiting the growth or metastasis of an ovarian tumor by contacting an ovarian tumor cell with an antibody that specifically binds an ovarian tumor marker polypeptide. | 07-22-2010 |
Curtis Robert Hough, Lake Havasu City, AZ US
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| 20100024515 | TOOL TO AIDE IN THE BENDING OF REBAR (REINFORCED STEEL BARS) ON CONSTRUCTION SITE - The invention is a rebar bender that is installed in the trailer hitch of a vehicle and used to bend rebar (up to #5) at any angle and length. The rebar is bent using this tool and the strength of the person bending the rebar. | 02-04-2010 |
Dan Hough, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100094915 | Quick-Creating Objects in an Application - A palette of representations that can be generated by an application for database, spreadsheet, word processing, and the like, is provided in response to a request for a new object within the application. If the application already has one or more objects open at the time of the request, the representations are also determined based on the context of the data such as from any currently open object(s). The new object is then generated based on the selected representation from the palette, the context of the data, and a structure of data consumed by the application. The layout parameters for the new object are automatically set based on the current context, the structure of the data, and the selected representation. | 04-15-2010 |
Doug Hough, Saint Paul, MN US
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| 20120060765 | Collapsible Cat Activity Apparatus - An example cat activity apparatus includes: a first frame member; a second frame member, the second frame member being attached to the first frame member at an end by a hinge mechanism to form “V” shape; a first shelf member extending between the first frame member and the second frame member, the first shelf member being positioned in notches defined by the first frame member and the second frame member; and a second shelf member extending between the first frame member and the second frame member and being vertically spaced from the first shelf member, the second shelf member being positioned in notches defined by the first frame member and the second frame member. | 03-15-2012 |
E. Andrew Hough, Mint Hill, NC US
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| 20100008788 | PROTECTOR FOR A LEADING EDGE OF AN AIRFOIL - A protector for the leading edge of a rotor blade to provide enhanced erosion protection thereof. In an embodiment, the protector includes an energy absorption member attached to the rotor blade by a first adhesive bond layer and an erosion resistant member attached to the energy absorption member by a second adhesive bond layer. The erosion resistant member is operative to protect the leading edge of the rotor blade from erosion due to impacts from particulate matter, such as sand and rain. The energy absorption member is operative to absorb and disburse energy from impacts to the erosion protection member so that forces from the impacts are diminished or not transferred to the rotor blade. In another embodiment, the erosion resistant member is coated with a diamond film. As the diamond film is harder than sand, excellent resistance to wear from particulate matter and impacts rain is obtained. Other advantages provided by use of the diamond film include: 1) an ultra-smooth surface that reduces drag on the rotor blade whereby flight performance may be improved, and 2) by being ultra-smooth and chemically inert de-icing equipment may not be needed. | 01-14-2010 |
Jack Hough, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20080242510 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE BELT CONDITION IN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - Systems, methods and machine readable media related to determining a condition of an exercise machine belt are disclosed. An example system includes a sensor to detect an event related to the exercise machine belt. The example system also includes a counter to selectively change a count based on the event as well as an output device to output a notification associated with the condition of the exercise machine belt based on the count. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100326207 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE BELT CONDITION IN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - Systems, methods and machine readable media related to determining a condition of an exercise machine belt are disclosed. An example system includes a sensor to detect an event related to the exercise machine belt. The example system also includes a counter to selectively change a count based on the event as well as an output device to output a notification associated with the condition of the exercise machine belt based on the count. | 12-30-2010 |
Jack B. Hough, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20080242511 | USER INTERFACE METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING EXERCISE APPARATUS - User interface methods and apparatus for controlling exercise apparatus are disclosed. An example user interface includes an exercise parameter input and an indicator associated with the exercise parameter input, and a control unit to activate the indicator in response to a training routine to prompt a user of the exercise apparatus to adjust an operation of the exercise apparatus via the exercise parameter input. | 10-02-2008 |
Jack Van Doren Hough, Yukon, OK US
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| 20090253951 | BONE CONDUCTING FLOATING MASS TRANSDUCERS - A floating mass transducer for assisting hearing in a person is provided. Inertial vibration in the floating mass transducer ( | 10-08-2009 |
Jack V.d. Hough, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20080199400 | Otologic nanotechnology - Diagnosing or treating a human ear includes transporting a conjugated nanoparticle or a magnetically responsive nanoparticle into a human's middle or inner ear. Otologic nanophoresis includes electrically, magnetically or electromagnetically driving a nanoparticle through a membrane of the ear, including a tympanic membrane, a round window membrane, an oval window membrane, or a circulatory membrane. An otologic diagnostic device includes a nanoparticle conjugated with a material selected from the group consisting of lipids, proteins, growth factors, growth hormones, antioxidants, free radical scavengers, steroid preparations, and metabolically active substances; an otologic therapeutic device includes the same categories of substances and chemotherapeutic drugs. Another otologic composition includes a nanoparticle conjugated with a substance perceptible to magnetic resonance imaging. | 08-21-2008 |
Jason M. Hough, San Diego, CA US
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| 20120136998 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACCESSING LICENSABLE ITEMS IN A GEOGRAPHIC AREA - Methods and apparatus for accessing licensable items unique to a geographic area via a wireless device are provided. The method and apparatus may include obtaining access to licensable items available in a first location of the wireless device. The methods and apparatus may further include downloading a licensable item. The licensable item is associated with a license providing the wireless device with a right to distribute the licensable item. The methods and apparatus may also include leaving a virtual copy of the licensable item in a second location of the wireless device different from the first location using the right to distribute. | 05-31-2012 |
Jonathan B. Hough, Houston, TX US
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| 20120093588 | Protective Apparatus For Marine Structures - An apparatus for inhibiting damage from impact between a marine structure and an adjacent watercraft, and a related method, are described. The apparatus includes a cushion body forming a mounting surface and a watercraft-engaging surface substantially opposing the mounting surface, at least one rigid support member, the rigid support member defined by or configured for contact with the mounting surface of the cushion body and disposed, during use, between the cushion body and the portion of the marine structure, and attachment means for detachably attaching the cushion body to the portion of the marine structure. The cushion body, when attached to the portion of the marine structure, is sized and configured to prevent destructive contact between the marine structure and a watercraft when the watercraft-engaging surface is contacted by the watercraft. | 04-19-2012 |
Matthew Egan Hough, Long Branch, NJ US
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| 20110272658 | PIVOTING FENCING APPARATUS AND FENCING SYSTEM - A fencing apparatus for preventing animals from climbing over a fence, which includes a plurality of first and corresponding second elongated members, is provided. Each of the first and second elongated members pivot relative to each other from a first stationary position to a second variable position. A flexible plastic netting is connected to and extends across the plurality of first and second elongated members. When connected to a vertically extending fence, the fencing apparatus extends from the vertically extending fence such that the second elongated member pivots downwardly upon being subject to a load e.g., by the weight of a climbing animal. | 11-10-2011 |
Megan Hough, Saint Paul, MN US
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| 20120060765 | Collapsible Cat Activity Apparatus - An example cat activity apparatus includes: a first frame member; a second frame member, the second frame member being attached to the first frame member at an end by a hinge mechanism to form “V” shape; a first shelf member extending between the first frame member and the second frame member, the first shelf member being positioned in notches defined by the first frame member and the second frame member; and a second shelf member extending between the first frame member and the second frame member and being vertically spaced from the first shelf member, the second shelf member being positioned in notches defined by the first frame member and the second frame member. | 03-15-2012 |
Steven R. Hough, Junction City, OR US
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| 20090100787 | Systems and Methods for Ballasting Covers for Gas-Holding Sludge Digestors - A method of ballasting a cover of a sludge digester that is comprised of a storage tank and the cover. The method includes placing a ballast into the storage tank in a first predetermined position, placing the cover onto the storage tank, lowering a lifting member of a lifting device through an access port in the cover and into the storage tank, securing the lifting member to the ballast, using the lifting device to lift the lifting member and the ballast until the ballast is in a second predetermined position that is substantially above the first predetermined position, engaging a support bracket attached to the cover with a support member; and securing the ballast to the cover with the support member while the ballast is in a third predetermined position that is substantially below the second predetermined position. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20120042606 | Systems and Methods for Ballasting Covers for Gas-Holding Sludge Digestors - A method of ballasting a cover of a sludge digester that is comprised of a storage tank and the cover. The method includes placing a ballast into the storage tank in a first predetermined position, placing the cover onto the storage tank, lowering a lifting member of a lifting device through an access port in the cover and into the storage tank, securing the lifting member to the ballast, using the lifting device to lift the lifting member and the ballast until the ballast is in a second predetermined position that is substantially above the first predetermined position, engaging a support bracket attached to the cover with a support member; and securing the ballast to the cover with the support member while the ballast is in a third predetermined position that is substantially below the second predetermined position. | 02-23-2012 |
Thomas Hough, Dallas, TX US
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| 20090323032 | Method and apparatus for making a high resolution light pattern generator on a transparent substrate - A light pattern generator that can be used to form a gobo for use in a projection optical system. A transparent plate is coated with a stack that is absorptive and reflective. The stack is formed to be ablatable in the form of a pattern. The stack can have multiple different layers with multiple different characteristics, all of which are ablated by the laser. | 12-31-2009 |
Thomas A. Hough, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20090147219 | MOTION PICTURE PROJECTOR WITH ELECTRODELESS LIGHT SOURCE - Systems and methods for projecting motion pictures using a light source comprising an electrodeless lamp ( | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100296292 | Multiple Focus Point Light - A lamp unit with a relay lens that allows two different focus points. Two different optical altering elements are hence simultaneously in focus. The elements can be taken in and out of focus to allow different effects. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20120069573 | Multiple Focus Point Light - A lamp unit with a relay lens that allows two different focus points. Two different optical altering elements are hence simultaneously in focus. The elements can be taken in and out of focus to allow different effects. | 03-22-2012 |
Whitney Lauren Hough, Albertville, AL US
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| 20120122691 | Cellulosic biocomposites as molecular scaffolds for nano-architectures - Disclosed are composites that comprise regenerated cellulose, a first active substance, a second active substance, and a linker. Methods for preparing the composites that involve the use of ionic liquids are also disclosed. Articles prepared from the disclosed composites and methods of using them are further disclosed. | 05-17-2012 |
William H. Hough, Thomasboro, IL US
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| 20110209411 | TRUCK AND TRAILER DOOR SAFETY DEVICE - An overhead door safety system includes a loading dock having a loading dock wall defining an opening. A truck and trailer door safety device is mounted to the loading dock wall. The truck and trailer door safety device includes a mounting bracket adapted for mounting to the loading dock wall and a swing arm. The swing arm includes an arm extension portion and a pivot portion. The pivot portion is pivotally mounted to the mounting bracket so that the swing arm pivots about a pivot axis between a retaining position and a storage position. In the retaining position, the arm extension portion is disposed beneath an overhead door of a truck positioned adjacent to the opening of the loading dock wall to prevent the overhead door from closing. | 09-01-2011 |