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Bill T. Hurley, Lawrenceville, GA US
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| 20090265952 | PORTABLE IN SITU CROP MATERIAL DRYER - A portable crop material dryer system for use with a flexible elongated bag in which harvested crop material is placed in situ. The dryer includes an internal combustion engine driving a blower for movement of air through the flexible container. The cooling system for the engine is connected to be in series flow relation to the air blower so as to heat the air and increase the drying capacity of the system. A burner may be connected to further increase the heating of the air and the power output of the engine may also be used to drive a generator for auxiliary purposes. | 10-29-2009 |
Charles Hurley, Summerville, SC US
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| 20090119897 | Spark Plug Boot Puller, Methods of Removing Spark Plug Boots without Damaging the Boots, and Reusable Spark Plug Boot Kits - An inventive spark plug boot puller removes a spark plug boot from the spark plug on which it is booted, without damaging the spark plug boot. A method for removing a spark plug boot so that the boot can be reused is provided. Kits containing reusable spark plug boots with cooperating spark plug boot puller tools are provided. | 05-14-2009 |
Chris Hurley, Dallas, TX US
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| 20100005033 | System and Method for In-Kind Rebalancing of Transactions - A system and method are described for an investor, such as a fund of funds, to advantageously perform portfolio rebalancing in a totally in-kind or combination in-kind/cash transaction that will at least minimize the transaction costs associated with rebalancing. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20120030141 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IN-KIND REBALANCING OF TRANSACTIONS - A system and method are described for an investor, such as a fund of funds, to advantageously perform portfolio rebalancing in a totally in-kind or combination in-kind/cash transaction that will at least minimize the transaction costs associated with rebalancing. | 02-02-2012 |
Daniel Hurley, Marlboro, NJ US
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| 20100162396 | System and Method for Detecting Remotely Controlled E-mail Spam Hosts - A system for detecting a remotely controlled e-mail spam host. The system includes an E-mail spammer detection unit and a host traffic profiling unit. The E-mail spammer detection unit identifies E-mail Spammers based on SMTP traffic characteristics. The host profiling unit extracts traffic components from the plurality of Internet traffic associated with an E-mail Spammer; interprets the extracted traffic components and determines whether the E-mail Spammer is a compromised host. The system may also include a botnet controller detection unit that analyzes traffic associated with compromised E-mail Spammers and identifies the botnet Controller remotely controlling the compromised E-mail Spammer. | 06-24-2010 |
Daniel T. Hurley, Waterbury, VT US
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| 20110198817 | THIN WAFER CARRIER - An improved wafer carrier device for carrying and holding semiconductor wafers that have a thickness of below 100 micrometers includes a transportable wafer chuck having an enclosed vacuum reservoir and a top surface configured to support a wafer. The top surface has one or more through-openings extending from the top surface to the vacuum reservoir and the wafer is held onto the top surface via vacuum from the vacuum reservoir drawn through the through-openings. | 08-18-2011 |
David Howard Hurley, Idaho Falls, ID US
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| 20110267599 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, DEVICES, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR TERAHERTZ RADIATION DETECTION - Systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media relating to terahertz radiation detection are disclosed. A method of detecting terahertz radiation may include transmitting a reference beam and a signal beam through a common-path interferometer. The method may further include transmitting a terahertz beam through a target object. Furthermore, the method may include causing the signal beam and the terahertz beam to simultaneously propagate through an electro-optical element within the common-path interferometer after transmitting the terahertz beam through the target object to induce a phase delay between the signal beam and the reference beam. In addition, the method may include calculating the phase delay and calculating an amplitude of an electric field of the terahertz beam from the phase delay. | 11-03-2011 |
Dennis James Hurley, Marrero, LA US
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| 20110070027 | System for draining land areas through the use of a venturi apparatus from a permeable catch basin - A principal catch basin defining a certain storage capacity, the catch basin situated below the level of the ground, having an upper level opening for receiving surface water drainage thereunto, and having side walls partially constructed of permeable geotextile fabric for allowing water flow into the permeable basin to serve as a collection for sub-surface drainage. The system would include the ability to automatically pump the drainage water out using the energy of a pressurized water system in conjunction with a venturi pump without the need of any electrical sensors or signals. In addition, there may be a plurality of collection basins which could be joined together as a system to pump the water from various locations through one transport line. | 03-24-2011 |
Dennis Patrick Hurley, Waukesha, WI US
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| 20080273780 | Methods and systems for attenuation correction in medical imaging - Methods and systems for imaging a patient are provided. The method includes scanning a patient and acquiring a plurality of frames of cine computed tomography (CT) images during one complete respiratory cycle. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes selecting a value for each pixel that represents the maximum density measurement for the pixel throughout the cine acquisition. In one embodiment, an attenuation correction image of a volume of interest is constructed by weighting a combination of the maximum pixel intensity value and an average pixel intensity value. Undesirable motion artifacts can be removed from positron emission tomography (PET) images by utilizing the CT attenuation correction image. | 11-06-2008 |
Eldon K. Hurley, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20080223241 | DETONATOR IGNITION PROTECTION CIRCUIT - An ignition circuit for a detonator is disclosed. The circuit includes; an igniter having a first terminal and an opposing second terminal, a first diode electrically connected in series with the igniter at the first terminal, and a second diode electrically connected in series with the igniter at the second terminal. The first and second diodes each have an anode terminal and a cathode terminal, wherein like terminals of the first and second diodes are electrically connected to the igniter, thereby defining proximal terminals proximate the igniter and distal terminals on an opposing side of each respective diode. An energy source and a switch are electrically connected in series with each other, and are electrically connected across the distal terminals. Current flow through the igniter sufficient to ignite the igniter is prevented until an ignition voltage is applied to the distal terminals that is equal to or greater than the reverse breakdown voltage of the first diode or the second diode. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20110247517 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING AND CONTROLLING ELECTRIC DETONATORS - A blasting control system includes a detonator module, and a blasting machine interface configured for serial communication between a blasting machine and the detonator module. The detonator module includes a detonator, a unique electronic ID, a switch configured to enable/disable the detonator in response to verification of the unique electronic ID, a communication device configured for communication with the blasting machine interface, and a processor responsive to instructions from the communication device. The blasting machine interface includes an I/O device, a communication device, and a processor responsive to the I/O device and the communication device. Upon verification of the unique electronic ID via communication from a user via the blasting machine interface, a state of the switch associated with the detonator is placed in an unlocked mode so as to enable activation of the associated detonator upon a fire signal from the blasting machine via the blasting machine interface. | 10-13-2011 |
Gerald C. Hurley, Silver Spring, MD US
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| 20100194715 | Integrated information presentation system with environmental controls - An integrated information presentation system that includes environmental controls is described that at least enhances the experience of giving or viewing a presentation. During the giving of a presentation, multiple controls are available in the system which enable the presenter to have direct control of the presentation environment. The system, for example, makes it easier to give presentations, both public and private, using computer-aided text, images, and sounds, yet it is far from just a tool to be used during these events themselves. Using this system, it is possible, for example, for presenters to practice a presentation before actually giving it, to transmit a presentation, either pre-recorded or live, from a remote location(s), to record a presentation for later distribution, to view a pre-recorded or live presentation from a remote location(s), or to upload a video or audio message to a website. This system is also equipped, for example, with a stylus, a remote control, and an interface device to enable a handheld computing device to be used as a remote, or even as the source for presentations themselves. This system includes a combination of, for example, an exemplary integrated information presentation device (also known as a “PowerPodium”), an Integrated Presentation Environment Assembly with Controls (also known as a “Presentation Booth”), an information display device system (also known as a “PDA Device”), a stylus, and a remote control. | 08-05-2010 |
James Hurley, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20100084757 | CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THEM - A conductive composition includes a mono-acid hybrid that includes an unprotected, single reactive group. The mono-acid hybrid may include substantially non-reactive groups elsewhere such that the mono-acid hybrid is functional as a chain terminator. Methods and devices using the compositions are also disclosed. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110206907 | PLASTISOL COMPOSITIONS THAT ARE ESSENTIALLY FREE OF POLYVINYL HALIDES AND PHTHALATES - Plastisol compositions are disclosed containing methacrylate core/shell copolymer, non-phthalate ester plasticizers, pigment, filler, and thixotropic agent. Other additives are optional. The plasticizer is a blend of dibenzoate and DINCH. The plastisol can be used an ink of various colors for use in application to textiles. The plastisol compositions avoid polyvinyl chloride polymer resins and phthalate plasticizers conventionally employed in plastisol inks. | 08-25-2011 |
James F. Hurley, Durango, CO US
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| 20110160495 | SYNTHESIS OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT PRIMARY ALCOHOLS - The present invention relates to methods for preparing high molecular weight aliphatic primary alcohol using hydroboration reactions. | 06-30-2011 |
Jason Edward Hurley, Corning, NY US
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| 20110222863 | UNREPEATERED LONG HAUL OPTICAL FIBER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS - A long haul optical fiber transmission system includes a transmitter having a modulated bit rate of at least 40 Gb/s. A receiver is optically coupled to the transmitter with a composite optical fiber span. The optical fiber includes a first optical fiber coupled to the transmitter and a second optical fiber coupled to the first optical fiber. The first optical fiber has an effective area of at least 120 μm | 09-15-2011 |
Jeffrey Scott Hurley, Bartlett, TN US
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| 20090092809 | High Strength And High Elongation Wipe - The present invention provides high strength nonwoven wipe materials and the process of making the materials. The high strength nonwoven wipe materials contain cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers, or mixtures thereof, with bicomponent fibers and optionally, a binder. The present invention provides a high strength, high elongation, reduced stiffness nonwoven wipe material with superior tensile strength. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20110159265 | High Strength and High Elongation Wipes - The present invention provides high strength nonwoven wipe materials and the process of making the materials. The high strength nonwoven wipe materials contain cellulosic fibers, synthetic fibers, or mixtures thereof, with bicomponent fibers and optionally, a binder. The present invention provides a high strength, high elongation, reduced stiffness nonwoven wipe material with superior tensile strength. | 06-30-2011 |
John Hurley, Grand Forks, ND US
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| 20090250442 | JOINING OF DIFFICULT-TO-WELD MATERIALS - The present invention discloses a process for joining materials. The process can include providing a first component with a first joint face and a second component with a second joint face. The first component, second component, and bonding layer can be assembled such that the first joint face is oppositely disposed from the second joint face with the bonding layer located at least partially therebetween. Heat can be applied to the first joint face and the second joint face with the bonding layer therebetween. In this manner, wetting and possibly slight dissolving of the first joint face and the second joint face can be afforded, with at least part of the bonding layer being vaporized. In addition, the first joint face can come into intimate contact with the second joint face and form a bond interface, with the first component being bonded to the second component across the bond interface. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090252637 | JOINING OF DIFFICULT-TO-WELD MATERIALS AND SINTERING OF POWDERS USING A LOW-TEMPERATURE VAPORIZATION MATERIAL - The present invention discloses a process for sintering particles using a sintering aid. The sintering aid can be brought into contact with a plurality of particles to be sintered such that a mixture of the particles and the sintering aid is provided. The mixture of particles and the sintering aid is heated and at least part of the sintering aid is vaporized. Sintering of the particles to form a sintered component followed by cooling of the sintered component can complete the process, or in the alternative, a subsequent heating step or steps can be included whereby additional vaporization of the sintering aid can occur. | 10-08-2009 |
John K. Hurley, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100209928 | Grading, Staging and prognosing Cancer using Osteopontin-C - The present disclosure provides methods and kits that can be used to determine the grade or stage of a breast or other cancer, such as a ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). By determining the grade, stage, or aggressiveness of a cancer, appropriate therapeutic regiments can be selected and administered to the patient with the cancer. The method includes detecting osteopontin-c (OPN-c), wherein the presence of high amounts of OPN-c in the cancer sample indicates that the subject has a more aggressive form of cancer (e.g., grade 3). | 08-19-2010 |
Jonathan Michael Hurley, East Windsor, NJ US
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| 20090222527 | USEFUL DATA AND CONTENT FEEDS IN THE ENTERPRISE - In a new Notification Service, applications can publish data and allow users to subscribe to that data how they wish, with methods for secure redaction and secure authentication. | 09-03-2009 |
Jon P. Hurley, Bloomington, MN US
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| 20110266469 | Method and Apparatus for Aligning a Laser Diode on a Slider - A structure includes a channel waveguide and a pocket adjacent to an input facet of the channel waveguide. A laser having an output facet is positioned in the pocket. The structure includes a stop on either the laser or a wall of the pocket. The stop is positioned at an interface between the laser and the wall of the pocket such that the output facet of the laser and the input facet of the waveguide are separated by a gap. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110267930 | Method and Apparatus for Aligning a Laser Diode on a Slider - An apparatus includes a structure including a waveguide and a pocket adjacent to an input facet of the waveguide. A laser has an output facet and is positioned in the pocket. A stop is included one at least one of the laser and a wall of the pocket. The stop is positioned at an interface between the laser and the wall of the pocket such that the output facet of the laser and the input facet of the waveguide are separated by a gap. | 11-03-2011 |
Karyn M. Hurley, New Paltz, NY US
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| 20090178024 | METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND SYSTEM FOR MERGING MULTIPLE SAME CLASS INSTANCE STATES - A method, computer program product, and system for enabling the merging of a plurality of instance variables into a new composite same-class instance having the same instance variables with values determined by a user. Same-class instances are arranged in tabular format and are provided with selection buttons to allow the user to make selections of the desired instance variable values. | 07-09-2009 |
Kevin Hurley, Davenport, IA US
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| 20100272585 | Radial Cam-Driven Compressor and Radial Cam-Driven Compressor Assemblies - A first aspect of the invention includes a multi-stage gas compressor having a central cam with a plurality of pistons operably connected to and radially extending from the central cam. The cam follower assemblies each include a roller element connected to a roller bracket which rides within and along a guide channel defines by facing grooves formed in housing end plates. | 10-28-2010 |
Laurence Hurley, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20120136029 | COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE OF 2-ARYL PYRIDYLAZOLES - A 2-aryl-pyridylazole compound and derivatives useful in slowing the growth of cancer cells are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing the compound, methods of using pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound as an ingredient to slow the growth of cancer cells, and methods of treating cancer patients with pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound as an ingredient. | 05-31-2012 |
Laurence H. Hurley, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20090099165 | Protein Kinase Inhibitors - Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090143399 | Protein Kinase Inhibitors - Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090270377 | COMBINATION CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY - Provided is a method for improving treatment of a neoplastic condition by combining a therapeutically effective amount of a polyADP-ribose polymerase inhibitor with a therapeutically effective amount of a compound which triggers the release of nucleolin from the G-quadruplexes in rDNA. As specifically exemplified, the compound which increases nucleolin binding is a substituted quinobenzoxazine analog, for example CX-3543. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20110212929 | Protein Kinase Inhibitors - Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: | 09-01-2011 |
Lyndon J. Hurley, Harrisburg, SD US
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| 20080255770 | Valve tester control enhancements - A valve tester system is disclosed that comprises a valve tester assembly for rotating a valve stem of a valve. The valve tester assembly may include a support, a rotation element mounted on the support for rotating a valve during a rotation event, a control element for controlling aspects of the rotation event of the valve by the rotation element, and an element for detecting a location of the valve tester assembly during the rotation event of the valve. In some embodiments of the invention, the element for detecting the location of the valve tester assembly includes a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) receiver. In some embodiments, the GPS receiver is integral with the control element. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080281534 | Flow testing system for fluid networks - An apparatus, system, method and kit for testing fluid flow and pressure is provided. The apparatus, system, method and kit include or include the use of a flow unit which is configured to measure flow rate and/or flow velocity when interfaced with a flow valve or hydrant and a pressure unit configured to measure at least residual pressure when interfaced with a test valve or hydrant. At least one of the units is configured to wirelessly send data transmissions to the other unit which is configured to receive such transmissions. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20120006968 | VALVE TESTER SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY - A valve tester suspension assembly for allowing one person to perform the tasks necessary to test underground valves includes an articulated arm attached to a mobile base such as a vehicle. The articulated arm may be biased such that the biasing assists in supporting the weight of a rotating assembly positioned at a distal end of the articulated arm. The articulated arm is pivoted to permit positioning of the rotating device in a substantially horizontal orientation at a desired position within a three dimensional space adjacent to the base to which the articulated arm is attached. A method of use is also described. | 01-12-2012 |
Mark F. Hurley, Delaware, OH US
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| 20110239267 | PASSWORD COMPLEXITY POLICY FOR EXTERNALLY CONTROLLED SYSTEMS - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for password policy enforcement, such as passwords not normally in the administrative domain of the corporation, unlike common local policy enforcement. Password policy enforcement may include the steps of identifying a presentation of a software application user interface, wherein the presentation involves communicating the user interface over the Internet; evaluating the user interface for a presence of a user password field; and in response to a positive detection of the user password field, implementing a compliance process to ensure that any password entered into the user password field is compliant with a corporate policy relating to passwords. | 09-29-2011 |
Mark J. Hurley, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20100038725 | CHANGING EFFECTIVE WORK FUNCTION USING ION IMPLANTATION DURING DUAL WORK FUNCTION METAL GATE INTEGRATION - Ion implantation to change an effective work function for dual work function metal gate integration is presented. One method may include forming a high dielectric constant (high-k) layer over a first-type field effect transistor (FET) region and a second-type FET region; forming a metal layer having a first effective work function compatible for a first-type FET over the first-type FET region and the second-type FET region; and changing the first effective work function to a second, different effective work function over the second-type FET region by implanting a species into the metal layer over the second-type FET region. | 02-18-2010 |
Megan Kathleen Hurley, Middletown, CT US
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| 20110014253 | PERSONAL CARE IMPLEMENT CONTAINING A STABLE REACTIVE SKIN CARE AND CLEANSING COMPOSITION - Skin care or cleansing implements are described containing a liquid, semi-solid or solid cleansing or skin treatment composition that is releasably associated with the implement. The composition is substantially nonaqueous and has a continuous and a discontinuous phase. Components of the discontinuous phase can react with each other or with water when water is blended with the nonaqueous cleansing or skin treatment composition during consumer use. Methods for treating the skin with the inventive implements are also described. | 01-20-2011 |
Michael Hurley, Lancaster, PA US
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| 20110078917 | Coal fine drying method and system - The present invention provides a method and system for drying coal fines using molecular sieves. The method and system dries the coal fines by combining coal fines with the molecular sieves. While in combination, the mixture is agitated to maximize surface contact between the molecular sieves and the coal fines. As the coal fines contact the molecular sieves, the surfactant moisture on the coal fines is then absorbed by the molecular sieves. The molecular sieves allow for the water molecules to pass into the sieves, thus being removed from the coal fines. After a period of agitation, the method and system thereby separates the molecular sieves and the coal fines. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110179695 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DRYING COAL - The present disclosure provides methods, compositions and systems for drying coal fines. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20120045954 | HIGHLY DURABLE SUPERHYDROPHOBIC. OLEOPHOBIC AND ANTI-ICING COATINGS AND METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Highly durable hydrophobic, oleophobic, and anti-icing coatings and methods of their preparation and use are described herein. | 02-23-2012 |
Michael George Hurley, Hartsdale, CT US
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| 20090095775 | Refill bottle for appliance dispensing heated cosmetic fluids - A bottle is provided capable of fluid communication with a device for heating a cosmetic flowable product. The bottle includes a cavity for storage of the product, and has on an open end a neck mounted by a fitment. The fitment includes a slitted membrane which extends over a mouth of the neck. Walls of the cavity define curved front and rear panels. | 04-16-2009 |
Patrick L. Hurley, Bryan, OH US
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| 20080206409 | Filled confectionary product and process - A filled candy cane formed by injecting a soft candy into a hardening, elongate candy. A method and means for same. | 08-28-2008 |
Patrick Timothy Hurley, Allentown, PA US
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| 20090095346 | ANTIREFLECTIVE COATINGS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS - A process is provided for making a photovoltaic device comprising a silicon substrate comprising a p-n junction, the process comprising the steps of: forming an amorphous silicon carbide antireflective coating over at least one surface of the silicon substrate by chemical vapor deposition of a composition comprising a precursor selected from the group consisting of an organosilane, an aminosilane, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amorphous silicon carbide antireflective coating is a film represented by the formula Si | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100247803 | Chemical vapor deposition method - A chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method for depositing a thin film on a surface of a substrate is described. The CVD method comprises disposing a substrate on a substrate holder in a process chamber, and introducing a process gas to the process chamber, wherein the process gas comprises a chemical precursor. The process gas is exposed to a non-ionizing heat source separate from the substrate holder to cause decomposition of the chemical precursor. A thin film is deposited upon the substrate. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110061733 | Additives to Silane for Thin Film Silicon Photovoltaic Devices - The objective of this invention is to use chemical additives to increase the rate of deposition processes for the amorphous silicon film (αSi:H) and/or the microcrystalline silicon film (μCSi:H), and improve the electrical current generating capability of the deposited films for photoconductive films used in the manufacturing of Thin Film based Photovoltaic (TFPV) devices. | 03-17-2011 |
Richard B. Hurley, Corvallis, OR US
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| 20080197037 | BOTTLE SHIPPER, SHIPPING PROTECTOR, SHIPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A bottle shipping protector employs a flexible flange member adapted to move as biased against a bottle to accommodate a wide variety of bottle configurations for shipping with minimal movement of the bottle relative to the shipping protector, minimizing abrasion of the bottle labels and capsules. | 08-21-2008 |
Ricky A. Hurley, Hendersonville, NC US
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| 20100328825 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A FAULT CONDITION - A system and method for detecting a fault condition by a relay is provided. The system includes means for detecting phase currents through three electrical phases, means for detecting a ground fault current, a processor configured to perform a current-based function based upon at least one of the phase currents and a filter. The processor is configured to perform current-based functions based on whether the filter is enabled or disabled. | 12-30-2010 |
Robert E. Hurley, Durham, NC US
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| 20110203816 | AERATOR FOR ZERO TURN LAWN EQUIPMENT - The invention provides an aerator attachment and system comprising the same for zero turn lawn equipment that includes, among other elements, a cross frame assembly pivotally connected to the mounting means, at least one caster assembly, each rotatable and independently mounted onto the cross frame assembly, the caster assembly comprising a means for retaining at least one tine rotor assembly independently and rotatable thereon; and an actuating mechanism mounted such that when the tine rotor assemblies are engaged, the front end of the lawn equipment is at least partially lifted off the ground. | 08-25-2011 |
Ronald Gene Hurley, Plymouth, MI US
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| 20100209326 | PEROVSKITE CATALYST SYSTEM FOR LEAN BURN ENGINES - A catalyst system for use with an internal combustion engine to provide emissions reductions under lean and stoichiometric operating conditions. The catalyst system comprises a first catalyst comprised of a newly developed Perovskite-based formulation having an ABO | 08-19-2010 |
Ryan J. Hurley, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20110291231 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND STRUCTURE - A semiconductor component and methods for manufacturing the semiconductor component that includes a monolithically integrated common mode choke. In accordance with embodiments, a transient voltage suppression device may be coupled to the monolithically integrated common mode choke. | 12-01-2011 |
Scott B. Hurley, Chester, NJ US
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| 20090090367 | Method of contraception - A contraceptive method including the steps of using a primary contraceptive and administering a secondary, immunocontraceptive to boost overall efficacy of the two contraceptives. | 04-09-2009 |
Shawn Oliver Hurley, Seattle, WA US
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| 20080256358 | System and method for managing digital certificates on a remote device - A system and method for managing a digital certificate associated with a remote device is provided. The method includes providing a Web Service Application Programming Interface (API) and communicating digitally between the Web Service API and a remote device, including one of requesting the remote device to perform a task associated with managing digital certificates, and responding to a request from the remote device for performing a task associated with managing digital certificates. | 10-16-2008 |
Shawn Patrick Hurley, Timonium, MD US
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| 20110112761 | Enhanced Location Information For Points of Interest - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for identifying a serviceable address that is associated with a street network connection point and a parcel drop-off point. For example, in one embodiment, the serviceable address may be associated with a street network connection point that is part of a digital map. The serviceable address may also be associated with a parcel drop-off point that includes parcel drop-off point information, such as a parcel drop-off point geo coordinate associated with the parcel drop-off point and street network connection point geo coordinate associated with the street network connection point. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110172910 | ENHANCED LOCATION INFORMATION FOR POINTS OF INTEREST - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for identifying a serviceable address associated with a street network connection point and an actual location point. For example, in one embodiment, the serviceable address may be associated with a street network connection point that is part of a digital map. The serviceable address may also be associated with a parcel drop-off point that includes parcel drop-off point information, such as a parcel drop-off point geo coordinate associated with the parcel drop-off point. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110172911 | ENHANCED LOCATION INFORMATION FOR POINTS OF INTEREST - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for identifying a serviceable address that is associated with a street network connection point and a parcel drop-off point. For example, in one embodiment, the serviceable address may be associated with a street network connection point that is part of a digital map. The serviceable address may also be associated with a parcel drop-off point that includes parcel drop-off point information, such as a parcel drop-off point geo coordinate associated with the parcel drop-off point and street network connection point geo coordinate associated with the street network connection point. | 07-14-2011 |
Steven Michael Hurley, Neenah, WI US
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| 20090262597 | Ultrasonic Treatment Chamber for Preparing Emulsions - An ultrasonic mixing system having a treatment chamber in which at least two separate phases can be mixed to prepare an emulsion is disclosed. The treatment chamber has an elongate housing through which the phases flow longitudinally from a first inlet port and a second inlet port, respectively, to an outlet port thereof. An elongate ultrasonic waveguide assembly extends within the housing and is operable at a predetermined ultrasonic frequency to ultrasonically energize the phases within the housing. An elongate ultrasonic horn of the waveguide assembly is disposed at least in part intermediate the inlet and outlet ports, and has a plurality of discrete agitating members in contact with and extending transversely outward from the horn intermediate the inlet and outlet ports in longitudinally spaced relationship with each other. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100261394 | WET WIPES HAVING A LIQUID WIPE COMPOSITION WITH ANTI-ADHESION COMPONENT - The present disclosure generally relates to wet wipes having liquid wipe compositions that including an anti-adhesion component that reduces sheet-to-sheet adhesion, improves the stack height, increases flexibility and maintains strength in the wet wipe. The liquid wipe compositions include an organopolysiloxane having the following structure: | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100261812 | ABSORBENT STRUCTURE WITH SUPERABSORBENT MATERIAL - An absorbent structure made at least in part from a superabsorbent material having a retention capacity (CRC) as determined by a Centrifuge Retention Capacity Test of at least about 25 g/g and a free swell gel bed permeability (GBP) as determined by a Free Swell Gel Bed Permeability Test of at least 575×10 | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110312236 | Wet Wipes Having a Liquid Wipe Composition with an Organopolysiloxane - The present disclosure generally relates to wet wipes having liquid wipe compositions that including an organopolysiloxane that reduces sheet-to-sheet adhesion, improves the stack height, increases flexibility and maintains strength in the wet wipe. The liquid wipe compositions include an organopolysiloxane having the following structure: | 12-22-2011 |
T. Brian Hurley, Boulder, CO US
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| 20100260714 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING N3 ALKYLATED BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS MEK INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising 6-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-amide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed are methods of using such compositions for inhibiting abnormal cell growth or treating hyperproliferative diseases in mammals. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100261717 | N3 ALKYLATED BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS MEK INHIBITORS - Disclosed are compounds of the Formula I | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100261718 | N3 ALKYLATED BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS MEK INHIBITORS - Disclosed are compounds of the Formula | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100267710 | N3 ALKYLATED BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS MEK INHIBITORS - Disclosed are compounds of the Formula I | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100267793 | METHOD OF TREATMENT USING N3 ALKYLATED BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS MEK INHIBITORS - Disclosed are methods of treating a hyperproliferative disorder or a disease related to vasculogenesis or angiogenesis in a mammal, comprising administering to said mammal an effective amount of a compound of the formula | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110158971 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING N3 ALKYLATED BENZIMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS MEK INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising 6-(4-Bromo-2-chloro-phenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxy-ethoxy)-amide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed are methods of using such compositions for inhibiting abnormal cell growth or treating hyperproliferative diseases in mammals. | 06-30-2011 |
Thomas D. Hurley, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20090280516 | CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF ALDEHYDE DEHYDROGENASE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a crystal structure of aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) with a modulator of ALDH bound thereto. The present disclosure provides a computer readable medium comprising atomic coordinates for an ALDH polypeptide and a modulator bound to a site within the polypeptide. A method is also provided. In general terms, the method comprises computationally identifying a compound that binds to an ALDH polypeptide, using the atomic coordinates. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20120028287 | Crystal Structure of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase and Methods of Use Thereof - The present disclosure provides a crystal structure of aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) with a modulator of ALDH bound thereto. The present disclosure provides a computer readable medium comprising atomic coordinates for an ALDH polypeptide and a modulator bound to a site within the polypeptide. A method is also provided. In general terms, the method comprises computationally identifying a compound that binds to an ALDH polypeptide, using the atomic coordinates. | 02-02-2012 |
Thomas J. Hurley, Kenmore, NY US
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| 20110108008 | HYDROCARBON EMISSION SCAVENGER AND METHOD FOR MAKING - A hydrocarbon adsorber and a thermoplastic resin combined and formed to a porous scavenger for insertion into the air intake system of a motor vehicle engine. The resulting porous scavenger adsorbs volatile hydrocarbon molecules from raw fuel remaining in the air intake when the engine is shout off. The adsorbed molecules are then stripped or purged from the scavenger and reintroduced into the air intake when the engine is next started. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110243483 | OXYGEN AND CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORPTION IN A SINGLE USE CONTAINER - The invention provides for an extended shelf life package comprising a material for human ingestion that degrades by oxidation, comprising an oxygen scavenger comprising a transition metal oxygen scavenger, a container substantially impervious to oxygen, wherein the container has a filter suspended in the container, the filter holds the material for human ingestion, and the container also holds the oxygen scavenger. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244085 | OXYGEN, WATER VAPOR, AND CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORPTION IN A SINGLE USE CONTAINER - The invention provides for an extended shelf life single portion package including a container having therein a material for mammal ingestion that degrades by exposure to oxygen, water vapor, or carbon dioxide, an absorber selected from at least one of a carbon dioxide absorber, water vapor absorber, and oxygen scavenger wherein the container is substantially impervious to oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120015081 | OXYGEN AND CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORPTION IN A SINGLE USE CONTAINER - The invention provides for an extended shelf life package comprising a material for mammal ingestion that degrades by oxidation, comprising an oxygen scavenger comprising a transition metal oxygen scavenger, a container substantially impervious to oxygen, wherein the container has a filter suspended in the container, the filter holds the material for mammal ingestion, and the container also holds the oxygen scavenger. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120073443 | UNITARY SORBENT CANISTER WITH THIN END WALL - A sorbent container includes a permeable plastic container, a permeable membrane, and a sorbent. The permeable plastic container includes a sidewall and an endwall, the sidewall defining an opening opposite the endwall. The permeable membrane is fused to the sidewall to cover the opening. A fused junction is formed between the sidewall and the permeable membrane. The sorbent is disposed within the plastic container. | 03-29-2012 |
Thomas J. Hurley, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20110030352 | TWO-STROKE LEAN BURN GAS ENGINE WITH A SILENCER/CATALYTIC CONVERTER - A low emissions 2-stroke natural gas fueled engine includes at least one cylinder with an exhaust port in communication with a silencer/catalytic converter unit. The unit has first and second volumes in communication with each other. The first volume dampens spurious exhaust pressure excursions and removes particulates in the exhaust. The second volume houses an oxidation catalyst for treating exhaust to reduce exhaust emissions. The engine oil has at most 10 ppm zinc content to reduce metal poisons contained in the exhaust prior to contact with the oxidation catalyst. The engine oil preferably has a very low ash content to minimize sulfur combustion components in the exhaust to reduce masking of the oxidation catalyst. The first volume preferably has a pressure relief valve set to relieve at a pressure greater than the maximum normal operating pressure of the engine to avoid excessive pressure excursions of the engine exhaust from damaging the oxidation catalyst. | 02-10-2011 |
Timothy James Hurley, Penfield, NY US
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| 20100320310 | STEM PACKING DISPENSER - A cord material dispenser comprising a container including a surrounding sidewall having first and second openings and first and second cord materials disposed in the container. The first and second cord materials are dispensable through their respective first and second openings. The first cord material is preferably wound around a first spool and the second cord material is preferably wound around a second spool. The dispenser may include a first quantity of the first cord material and a second quantity of the second cord material, wherein the first quantity is less than the second quantity. For example, the first quantity may be one fourth of the second quantity. Preferably, the container includes indicia indicative of the ratio of the first quantity to the second quantity. The indicia may be in the form of a graphic representative of the intended use of the spooled materials. | 12-23-2010 |
William Hurley, Murphy, TX US
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| 20120106686 | DIGITAL I/Q IMBALANCE COMPENSATION IN A QUADRATURE RECEIVER - An apparatus and method reduce distortion in a processed signal. The apparatus includes a first receive path, a second receive path, a summation unit, and a compensation unit. The first receive path is configured to process a received analog signal into a first digital signal. The second receive path is configured to process the received analog signal with a phase shift into a second digital signal. The summation unit is configured to sum the first and second digital signals to form a processed digital signal. The compensation unit is configured to identify a conjugate of the processed digital signal, apply a weighting factor to the conjugate of the processed digital signal to form a weighted signal, and subtract the weighted signal from the processed digital signal to reduce the distortion. | 05-03-2012 |
William C. Hurley US
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| 20090041413 | Retractable optical fiber tether assembly and associated fiber optic cable - The present invention provides an optical system that allows for the flexible location of an optical device that is coupled to a patch panel in a wiring closet or other optical signal source through a series of fiber optic cables and optical connections, or the flexible location of an array of such optical devices. The optical system includes, in part, one or more retractable optical fiber tether assemblies that each allow varying lengths of tether cable to be pulled and used. The retraction device of each of the optical tether assemblies may be disposed mid-tether cable, or may terminate the respective tether cable and incorporate the given optical device. In an exemplary wireless local area network (WLAN) application, each of the retractable optical fiber tether assemblies includes an integral transceiver and associated software. Thus, each of the retractable optical fiber tether assemblies functions as an antenna. The associated fiber optic cable carries both optical fiber to provide optical continuity and copper wire to provide electrical conductivity to the antenna array. | 02-12-2009 |
William C. Hurley, Hickory, NC US
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| 20080279514 | Optical cable and method of manufacturing an optical cable - An optical cable comprises a buffered optical fiber which is arranged within a buffer tube. The buffer tube is extruded around the buffered optical fiber such that a small gap, preferably in a range between about 40 μm and about 100 μm, is formed between the buffered optical fiber and the buffer tube. A layer of strength member elements is disposed around the buffer tube. A cable jacket is extruded around the strength member elements wherein the strength member elements are bonded to the cable jacket. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100021122 | RETRACTABLE MODULE FOR PATCH CORDS - A retractable optical fiber assembly is provided, including a first ring adapted to accommodate a first winding of a fiber optic cable having a first end. A second ring is positioned concentrically with the first ring. The second ring is rotatable with respect to the first ring, and the second ring is adapted to accommodate a second winding of the fiber optic cable having a second end. Rotating the second ring in a first direction causes the fiber optic cable to wind onto the second ring thereby retracting the second end towards the retractable optical fiber assembly, and causes the fiber optic cable to unwind about the first ring thereby retaining the first end in a stable position as the second end is retracted. A module is also provided that includes a plurality of retractable optical fiber assemblies. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100209059 | Micromodule Cables and Breakout Cables Therefor - Micromodule breakout cables are constructed to pass selected burn tests while maintaining a desired degree of accessibility and durability. The micromodule cables can be incorporated in data centers and are robust enough to serve as furcation legs while allowing hand accessibility. The cables can incorporate optical fibers with low delta attenuation and can have low skew. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110110634 | Tactical Cable - Robust fiber optic cables and assemblies having low attenuation multimode optical fibers. The cables have low attenuation in tensile and mandrel wrap tests, and can have thermoplastic urethane jackets coextruded over tensile strength members that allow the cables to be pulled by the jackets. The cables have relatively small cross-sections yet have sufficient robustness to be deployed in extreme environments such as cellular tower applications. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110142403 | Cables with Bend Insensitive Optical Fibers - Fiber optic cables and methods of manufacturing fiber optic cables are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a fiber optic cable includes a plurality of optical fibers having a lay length of greater than 160 mm. The fiber optic cable also includes strength material surrounding the plurality of optical fibers and a polymer jacket surrounding the strength material. Each of the optical fibers is configured to exhibit a bend-induced optical attenuation of less than or equal to about 0.6 dB when wrapped one turn around a 7.5 mm mandrel. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110262088 | High Density Multifiber Interconnect Cable - A fiber optic cable with first and second cavities accommodating separate groups of fibers. Arranging the optical fibers in separate cavities allows the fibers to be distinguished from one another without requiring secondary marking indicia such as stripes on the fibers. The cable jacket can be extruded such that the cavities are formed integrally in the jacket during extrusion. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110293229 | DUPLEX CABLES AND ZIPCORD CABLES AND BREAKOUT CABLES INCORPORATING DUPLEX CABLES - Interconnect cables utilize bend-insensitive fibers and relatively large free space areas in the cable jackets to reduce bend-induced delta attenuation. Tensile yarns can be included as strain-relief components, but can be relatively loosely packed in order to inhibit bend-induced attenuation. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110317968 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE FURCATION METHODS AND ASSEMBLIES - Fiber optic cable furcation methods and assemblies are disclosed, wherein the method includes removing an end portion of the cable outer jacket from the fiber optic cable to expose end portions of the micromodules contained within. The method also includes helically stranding the exposed micromodule end portions to form a stranded section having a stranded configuration that includes at least three turns and that substantially immobilizes the optical fibers within their respective micromodules. The method also includes arranging a maintaining member on at least a portion of the stranded section to maintain the stranded configuration. | 12-29-2011 |
William Carl Hurley, Hickory, NC US
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| 20120105208 | TRANSPONDER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADIO-OVER-FIBER (RoF) WIRELESS PICOCELLULAR SYSTEMS - Transponder systems and methods for radio-over-fiber (RoF) wireless picocellular system are disclosed. One type of transponder system includes a RoF transponder used in combination with at least one radiation-reflector assembly to provide for enhanced antenna directivity of the transponder. Another type of transponder system is a transponder node assembly, wherein two or more transponders are integrated into a single assembly, thereby reducing cost while facilitating RoF wireless picocellular system deployment. Another type of transponder system provides one or more transponders in a RoF wireless picocellular system with radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, and uses an RFID tag reader to locate and read information from the transponders, as well as to perform transponder mode selection. Another type of transponder system is directed to a tether cable assembly that includes a dispensible/retractable coiled tether cable housed in a protective housing for connecting the tether cable to a transponder. | 05-03-2012 |
William M. Hurley, Murphy, TX US
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| 20080219248 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAPIDLY CONFIGURING WIRELESS TRANSCEIVERS - A system and method for configuring a wireless transceiver are disclosed. As one example, a system for configuring a wireless transceiver is disclosed, which includes a first data storage unit coupled to a configuration bus disposed in the wireless transceiver, a second data storage unit coupled to the configuration bus, a change detection unit coupled to the second data storage unit, the change detection configured to detect a change to a value stored in the second data storage unit, and output a signal responsive to the change, and a third data storage unit coupled to the first data storage unit, the second data storage unit, and the change detection unit. The third data storage unit is configured to store a plurality of predefined configuration data sets, and convey a predefined configuration data set to the first data storage unit responsive to the signal. | 09-11-2008 |