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Alan J. Hutchinson, Madison, CT US
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| 20110281837 | 3-SUBSTITUTED-6-ARYL PYRIDINES - 3-substituted-6-aryl pyridines of Formula I are provided: | 11-17-2011 |
Andrew Hutchinson, Williamsburg, VA US
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| 20090167580 | SIGMA DELTA ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER WITH INTERNAL SYNCHRONOUS DEMODULATION - A sigma-delta (ΣΔ) analog to digital converter with internal synchronous demodulation responsive to a sample clock, reference clock and conversion clock including a sample switching circuit responsive to an AC input to sample the AC input at the sample clock rate; the sample switching circuit including first and second input switches responsive to the reference clock for selectively, alternately sampling the positive and the negative AC input at the reference clock rate; and an inverter circuit responsive to the reference clock and the sample clock for reversing the polarity of signals from the sample clock in synchronism with the reference clock to reverse the sense of the input switches and synchronously demodulating the AC input within the converter. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090299658 | SENSOR PROCESSING METHOD - A pressure sensor and method wherein a resonant pressure transducer has a frequency F which changed depending on the applied pressure P and the temperature T. A temperature sensor measures the temperature T. A memory includes stored therein data points corresponding to the sensor's frequency F at difference applied pressures and temperatures. A processor is configured to generate several polynomials from the data points and calculate Pμ at Tμ when the transducer frequency is Fμ. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100141240 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE FREQUENCY OR PERIOD OF A SIGNAL - Methods for determining timestamps for signal timing edges for use in, e.g., a reciprocal counter for determining the frequency of a signal is disclosed, comprising the steps of inputting the signal into a tapped delay line, producing a plurality of delay line tap signals at the output of each of the delay line taps. In one embodiment, after detecting the signal timing edge and determining an initial time value corresponding to the timer clock cycle count at the signal timing edge or the next clock timing edge, the delay line tap signals are monitored to determine a fractional correction time value adjustment to be made to the initial value to account for the delay between the signal timing edge and the next clock timing edge to determine the timestamp. In another embodiment, after detecting the signal timing edge, the average of a plurality of delay line timer clock cycle counts corresponding to the timer clock cycle counts at the delay line tap signal timing edges is used to determine the timestamp. | 06-10-2010 |
Brad Hutchinson, Rushville, OH US
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| 20110232495 | Dust suppression apparatus - A dust suppression apparatus comprising: (a) a turntable; (b) an engine; (c) a water mist blower comprising an air conduit, a plurality of water nozzles positioned so as to supply a spray of water to the air conduit, and a fan positioned so as to supply a stream of air through the air conduit, the water mist blower and the engine mounted on the turntable, the turntable adapted to permit the air conduit to be rotated horizontally, and the air conduit mounted so as to permit the air conduit to tilt vertically; (d) a water conduit adapted to supply pressurized water to the plurality of water nozzles; (e) a belt drive connected to the engine and adapted to supply power to the fan, and (f) a constant velocity joint connecting the belt drive to the fan. | 09-29-2011 |
Brenda Hutchinson, Raymond, MS US
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| 20100076808 | Method and System for Automated Center Workflow - Described herein are systems and methods for automating workflow of assigning jobs and tracking the process. The exemplary method comprises receiving job data for a plurality of jobs, assigning a current job to one of a plurality of users based on a business rule, sending the current job to the one of the users, and receiving further data for the current job. Additional exemplary methods comprise marking the current job complete when the further data is an indication that the job has been successfully completed. Further exemplary methods comprise sending the current job to a problem resolver when the further data is an indication that the job includes a problem. The exemplary system comprises a job tracking tool receiving job data for a plurality of jobs and assigning a current job to one of a plurality of users based on a business rule, a messaging system receiving the current job from the job tracking tool and forwarding the job to the user; and a work order system receiving the job via the messaging system if the user determines that the job data for the job is correct. | 03-25-2010 |
Brenda L. Hutchinson, Raymond, MS US
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| 20090019075 | Recovery of Data and Data Processes - One embodiment of a data recovery management system includes prompt logic operable to prompt a user to provide information describing impact that an extended interruption of a project tracking system would have on an work unit that uses the project tracking system to perform a particular workflow process; a database coupled to the prompt logic, operable to store feedback received from the user in response to answering questions proposed by the prompt logic; and organizational logic operable to compile information stored in the database for each work unit that utilizes the project tracking system to perform a particular workflow process. Other systems and methods are also provided. | 01-15-2009 |
Charles E. Hutchinson, Canaan, NH US
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| 20110245914 | STENT HAVING ACTIVE RELEASE RESERVOIRS - Devices for the controlled release of one or more drugs are provided. The devices include an implantable stent, at least two reservoirs in the stent, and a release system contained in each of the at least two reservoirs, wherein the release system comprises one or more drugs for release. | 10-06-2011 |
Charles Milton Hutchinson, Shreveport, LA US
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| 20080229934 | Automatic top-off for deep fat fryers - A system for automatically filling and maintaining fryer pots with oil in a deep fryer having a deep fryer and a plurality of fryer pots disposed within the deep fryer. Each of the plurality of fryer pots contains a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor. The second temperature sensor is enabled to commence a filling cycle of a fryer pot in response to said first temperature sensor when said first temperature sensor senses a first predetermined temperature. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090013877 | Low oil volume fryer with small cold zone - A fryer pot for a deep fryer having a pair of opposed sidewalls, a pair of opposed end walls and a bottom wall. Each of the pair of opposed sidewalls has three successive vertical portions. Wherein each of the three successive vertical portions of each of the pair of opposed sidewalls is inboard of a preceding vertical portion to thereby taper the fryer pot towards the bottom wall. A fryer pot for a deep fryer having a pair of opposed endwalls and a pair of opposed sidewalls and a bottom wall. Each of the pair of opposed endwalls has a first vertical portion and a second vertical portion that are each connected by an angled offset portion to decrease a volume of the fryer pot. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090064871 | Shortening saving fryer with automatic filtration - A deep fryer having a plurality of fryer pots disposed in the deep fryer. Each of the plurality of fryer pots having a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor a drain valve and return valve. The system further has a controller that is pre-programmed to count a number of cooking cycles. After the first temperature sensor senses a first predetermined temperature, oil drains from the fryer pot through the drain valve and when the second temperature sensor senses a second predetermined temperature the oil has substantially returned to the fryer pot through the return valve. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090084273 | Low oil volume fryer with automatic filtration and top-off capability - A multi-function system for automatically filtering and maintaining cooking oil in fryer pots of a deep fryer having a deep fryer and a plurality of fryer pots is provided. Each of the plurality of fryer pots contains at least a first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor. The deep fryer is capable of operating in an automatic filling mode to maintain an oil level when the first sensor senses a first predetermined oil temperature and an automatic filtration mode to allow filtration of oil in one of the plurality of fryer pots after the first sensor senses a first predetermined oil temperature. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20100326289 | Shortening saving fryer with automatic filtration - A deep fryer having a plurality of fryer pots disposed in the deep fryer. Each of the plurality of fryer pots having a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor a drain valve and return valve. The system further has a controller that is pre-programmed to count a number of cooking cycles. After the first temperature sensor senses a first predetermined temperature, oil drains from the fryer pot through the drain valve and when the second temperature sensor senses a second predetermined temperature the oil has substantially returned to the fryer pot through the return valve. | 12-30-2010 |
Charles R. Hutchinson, St. Louis Park, MN US
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| 20110064752 | EXTRACELLULAR TARGETED DRUG CONJUGATES - The present invention relates to, inter alia, extracellular drug conjugates (EDC) in which an antibody or other targeting agent (e.g. a targeting moiety) is linked to a drug through a linker (e.g. a non-cleavable linker). These conjugates are useful in the treatment of disease and/or as a tool in the evaluation of biological systems. | 03-17-2011 |
Charles R. Hutchinson, Madison, WI US
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| 20110319350 | GLYCOSIDE COMPOUNDS AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present invention provides glycoside compounds, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and a method for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases using the same. | 12-29-2011 |
Christina Hutchinson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20100110759 | PROGRAMMABLE RESISTIVE MEMORY CELL WITH FILAMENT PLACEMENT STRUCTURE - Programmable metallization memory cells having a first metal contact and a second metal contact with an ion conductor solid electrolyte material between the metal contacts. The first metal contact has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material. In some embodiments, the second metal contact also has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material toward the first filament placement structure. The filament placement structure may have a height of at least about 2 nm. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110117717 | PROGRAMMABLE RESISTIVE MEMORY CELL WITH FILAMENT PLACEMENT STRUCTURE - Programmable metallization memory cells having a first metal contact and a second metal contact with an ion conductor solid electrolyte material between the metal contacts. The first metal contact has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material. In some embodiments, the second metal contact also has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material toward the first filament placement structure. The filament placement structure may have a height of at least about 2 nm. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110121256 | PROGRAMMABLE RESISTIVE MEMORY CELL WITH FILAMENT PLACEMENT STRUCTURE - Programmable metallization memory cells having a first metal contact and a second metal contact with an ion conductor solid electrolyte material between the metal contacts. The first metal contact has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material. In some embodiments, the second metal contact also has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material toward the first filament placement structure. The filament placement structure may have a height of at least about 2 nm. | 05-26-2011 |
Christina Laura Hutchinson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20100109107 | MAGNETIC STACK DESIGN WITH DECREASED SUBSTRATE STRESS - A magnetic element and a method for making a magnetic element. The method includes patterning a first electrode material to form a first electrode on a substrate and depositing filler material on the substrate around the first electrode. The method further includes polishing to form a planar surface of filler and the first electrode. A magnetic cell is formed on the planar surface and a second electrode is formed on the magnetic cell. In some embodiments, the first electrode has an area that is at least 2:1 to the area of the magnetic cell. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100110746 | MEMORY CELL WITH ALIGNMENT STRUCTURE - A memory cell that includes a memory element configured for switching from a first data state to a second data state by passage of current therethrough. The memory cell includes a top electrode and a bottom electrode for providing the current through the memory cell, and an alignment element positioned at least between the top electrode and the top surface of the memory element, the alignment element having an electrically conductive body tapering from the top electrode to the top surface of the memory element. Methods for forming the memory cell are also described. | 05-06-2010 |
Christopher Paul Hutchinson, Houston, TX US
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| 20090290939 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESTRAINING A TENDON TOP CONNECTOR IN REVERSE LOADING CONDITIONS - A tendon top connector for a moored, floating structure such as a tension leg platform, a tension leg buoy or the like has a bowl-shaped extension on the member which transfers the tension of the tendon to the flex connector. A dome-shaped structure at least partially surrounds the bowl-shaped extension but is spaced apart from it to permit at least some rotational movement of the connector. The dome-shaped structure may be attached by clamps or other mounting means to a flange member affixed to the tendon porch. This arrangement provides a load path when the tendon top connector is reverse loaded that extends from the tendon length adjustment joint, through slips, through the bowl-shaped extension, through the dome-shaped structure, through the segmented clamps, and finally into a flange attached to the tendon porch. In this way, detachment of the tendon top connector is prevented if a reverse load is applied such as may occur during extreme metocean conditions. | 11-26-2009 |
Cindy L. Hutchinson, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20090276355 | METHOD AND NETWORKED SYSTEM OF INTERACTIVE DEVICES AND SERVICES OFFERED FOR USE AT PARTICIPATING SOCIAL VENUES TO FACILITATE MUTUAL DISCOVERY, SELF-SELECTION, AND INTERACTION AMONG USERS - A system and method for self-selection by pairs of mutually-interested individuals among current or sometime visitors to participating social venues, including interactive client devices provided on a pay-to-use basis at each venue and connected via an external network to servers hosting a secure database storing user information together with software to manage the interactions between devices and database. The method comprises displaying on client devices digital photo and/or other data created by first user for the purpose of self-introduction; allowing second user to respond to first user's displayed self-introduction; and establishing, without requiring the disclosure of any user identity or access information, a link for subsequent communications between those users. Such a link supports several novel methods of convenient-yet-anonymous communications; provides inherent exclusivity, exposing no address or identifier that might be passed to a third party; and verifies prior mutual consent for every interaction. | 11-05-2009 |
C. Richard Hutchinson, Cross Plains, WI US
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| 20100004234 | SPECIFIC KINASE INHIBITORS - Resorcylic acid lactones having a C5-C6 cis double bond and a ketone at C7 and other compounds capable of Michael adduct formation are potent and stable inhibitors of a subset of protein kinases having a specific cysteine residue in the ATP binding site. | 01-07-2010 |
Daniel C. Hutchinson, Goodrich, MI US
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| 20090078683 | System for and Method of Edge Welding Using Projections - A method of edge welding a plurality of workpieces particularly useful for minimizing edge deformation and reducing the electrode size, flange size, welding force and current load necessary to produce a given weld, including the steps of forming at least one distending projection along the edge of a first workpiece, securing the projection against a second workpiece and applying a force and current load to the projection so as to fuse a portion of the projection, and a system for performing the method, including a dedicated projection forming fixture, a resistance welding apparatus preferably having specialized electrodes and a controller communicatively coupled to the fixture and apparatus. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090152245 | METHOD TO ESTIMATE THE EFFECT OF WELD LOCATION ON WELD STRENGTH - A method to diagnose a failed weld in a welding process includes monitoring a location of a weld created on a plurality of work pieces, diagnosing the weld as a failed weld based on said location with respect to a closest edge of one of the work pieces, and identifying said failed weld based on the diagnosing. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090302017 | Method for One-Sided, One Step Joining of a Metal Sheet Stack - A joining operation for a stack of three metal sheets performed using only a single welding step, with access to only one sheet side being required. An inner sheet of the stack has formed therein a pair of bifurcated projections, wherein at least one first apex faces in one direction and at least one second apex faces in the opposite direction. First and second outer metal sheets are assembled with the inner sheet, wherein the first outer sheet abuts the at least one first apex, and the second outer sheet abuts the at least one second apex. A projection welding apparatus welds the sheets, using only access to the first outer sheet superposed the bifurcated projections, wherein a majority of the current flows through the second outer sheet. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20110253681 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN INDENTATION DEPTH OF AN ELECTRODE INTO A METAL SUBSTRATE DURING WELDING - A method of controlling an indentation depth of an electrode into a metal substrate during formation of a weld includes selecting a weld force, current, duration, minimum indentation depth, and maximum indentation depth, contacting the substrate with the electrode to apply the force to the substrate, supplying the current to the electrode to initiate formation of the weld according to a first condition in which the depth is less than the minimum, a second condition in which the depth is greater than or equal to the minimum and less than or equal to the maximum, and a third condition in which the depth is greater than the maximum, and comparing the depth, minimum, and maximum. For the first condition, duration is changed. For the second condition, each of the force, current, and duration is maintained until the weld is substantially formed. For the third condition, current ceases to be supplied. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120018408 | METHOD FOR MONITORING AND MAINTAINING A RESISTANCE WELDING APPARATUS - A method of monitoring and maintaining a weld cap which is executing successive resistance welds on a plurality of workpieces includes measuring a first weld indentation formed during a first resistance weld and measuring a second weld indentation formed during a second resistance weld. The measured first and second weld indentations are compared with a severe threshold. If either of the measured first or second weld indentations is greater than the severe threshold, an abnormal condition is signaled. The method may include tip dressing the weld cap based upon the signaled abnormal condition. The method may further include determining a degradation rate between the first resistance weld and the second resistance weld. The degradation rate is the time differential between the measured first and second weld indentations, and either a first or a second tip dressing schedule is chosen based upon the determined degradation rate. | 01-26-2012 |
Daniel Mark Hutchinson, Carmel, IN US
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| 20120025929 | FILTER WITH IMPROVED IMPEDANCE MATCH TO A HYBRID COUPLER - The present invention concerns a bandstop filter for preventing signals of frequencies used for inter-device communications in a television signal distribution system from interfering with a signal source. The filter is designed to work with a signal splitter and reduce the negative impact on inter-device communication through the splitter caused by conventional bandstop filters. The filter adds a section to a bandstop filter to provide a resistive load and high output impedance at the port feeding the splitter largely through the action of a parallel resonant circuit. | 02-02-2012 |
David Newman Hutchinson, Oviedo, FL US
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| 20110218957 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES - A request to diagnose a problem with an appliance is provided to a diagnostic system whereupon the diagnostic system functions to interpret the information indicative of the problem with the appliance to thereby normalize the information indicative of the problem with the appliance. The normalized information indicative of the problem with the appliance is then used to select from a knowledge base in which is maintained a plurality of solutions each having associated tags that function to identify concepts and values in a domain model a set of possible solutions for the problem with the appliance. As necessary, information within the set of possible solutions for the problem with the appliance is used to dynamically generate additional questions to thereby obtain further information indicative of the problem with the appliance. The further information indicative of the problem with the appliance may then be used to identify from with the set of possible solutions for the problem with the appliance a subset of best possible solutions for the problem with the appliance. This subset of best possible solutions for the problem with the appliance may then be presented to an end user to thereby allow the end user to perform the repair(s) needed to correct the problem. | 09-08-2011 |
Douglas C. Hutchinson, Boynton Beach, FL US
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| 20100042420 | ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for managing resource usage in an area for members of the area includes the steps of a) determining the initial resource status of the area; b) creating modification standards for the area which have environmentally beneficial attributes; c)—monitoring the execution of modifications to the area by members of the area for conformity to the modification standards; d) managing the performance of the modifications to sustain the environmental attributes of the modifications; and, e) verifying tradable resource units from steps a)-d). A method for managing resource usage in an area includes the steps of monitoring resource transfers into and out of the area; monitoring resource transfers to and from individual-members in the area; determining area resource transfers; determining resource transfers of the individual members; and, determining payment balances of the individual members based upon the resource transfers of the individual members and the resource transfers of the area. The step of determining the resource transfers of the area can include an accounting of resource units created through the process of steps a)-e) above. | 02-18-2010 |
Douglas K. Hutchinson, Antioch, IL US
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| 20090176784 | ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090186912 | ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100317568 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110092415 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110207699 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120004196 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 01-05-2012 |
Erik J. Hutchinson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20110267715 | MAGNETIC DEVICE CONTAINING A HEATER - An apparatus that includes a writer that includes a write pole, at least one return pole, a writer coil and a write pole tip, wherein the write coil wraps around the write pole such that the flow of electrical current through the write coil generates a magnetic flux at the write pole tip, and wherein the write coil has a writer coil shape; and a heater that includes a resistive material, wherein the heater has a heater shape that substantially matches the writer coil shape. | 11-03-2011 |
Erik Jon Hutchinson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20100321829 | SLIDER BOND PAD WITH A RECESSED CHANNEL - A slider includes a slider body and a bond pad. The bond pad is positioned on the slider body and has a bonding surface with a recessed channel for directing solder flow. | 12-23-2010 |
Erin B. Hutchinson, Parks, AZ US
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| 20090259294 | REMOVABLE STENT-GRAFT - A removable device such as a stent-graft, intended for applications where it may be desirable to remove the device at some time following implantation. The stent-graft of the present invention includes a helically-wound stent component provided with a covering of graft material. It is removable by gripping an end of the helically-wound stent component with a retrieval device and applying tension to the stent component in the direction in which it is intended to be withdrawn from the site of implantation. The use of such a retrieval device allows the stent-graft to be removed remotely, such as via a catheter inserted into the body at a different location from the implantation site. The design of the stent-graft is such that the stent component is extended axially while the adjacent portion of the graft separates between windings of the stent component. The axial extension of the stent component, with portions of the graft still joined to the stent component, allows the device to be “unraveled” (or “unwound”) and removed through a catheter of diameter adequately small to be inserted into the body cavity that contained the stent-graft. It is removed atraumatically, without incurring significant trauma to the body conduit in which it had been deployed. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100069916 | REMOVABLE STENT-GRAFT - A removable device such as a stent-graft, intended for applications where it may be desirable to remove the device at some time following implantation. The stent-graft of the present invention includes a helically-wound stent component provided with a covering of graft material. It is removable by gripping an end of the helically-wound stent component with a retrieval device and applying tension to the stent component in the direction in which it is intended to be withdrawn from the site of implantation. The use of such a retrieval device allows the stent-graft to be removed remotely, such as via a catheter inserted into the body at a different location from the implantation site. The design of the stent-graft is such that the stent component is extended axially while the adjacent portion of the graft separates between windings of the stent component. The axial extension of the stent component, with portions of the graft still joined to the stent component, allows the device to be “unraveled” (or “unwound”) and removed through a catheter of diameter adequately small to be inserted into the body cavity that contained the stent-graft. It is removed atraumatically, without incurring significant trauma to the body conduit in which it had been deployed. | 03-18-2010 |
Fraser Hutchinson, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20100241692 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING UPDATE RATES IN MULTI-PLAYER NETWORK GAMING - In a server-implemented video game or simulation, a method for providing updates to a remote client regarding a plurality of objects located in a virtual spatial field of the simulation. The method comprises operations of receiving an update locus from the remote client, the update locus indicating a client-specified position within the virtual spatial field of the server-implemented simulation; determining a distance of each of the plurality of objects from the update locus; sorting the plurality of objects according to their determined distances from the update locus; determining an update rate for each of the plurality of objects based upon their sorted order; and sending updates regarding each of the plurality of objects to the remote client according to the determined update rates. | 09-23-2010 |
George Hutchinson, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20080202527 | PROVIDING AUTOMATED OR MANUAL GUIDANCE ON DYNAMIC PATIENT POSITIONING BASED ON MEASURED VARIABLES FOR VENTILATION CONTROL - Methods and systems that incorporate automated or manual control of ventilation and kinetic rotation therapy are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, an artificial ventilator is used to artificially ventilate one of the patient's lungs, the status of the artificially ventilated lung is determined by measuring one or more ventilation status measures, and one or more of the ventilation status measures is used to provide feedback for controlling the positioning of the patient. In some exemplary embodiments, the feedback is used for automated control of the positioning of the patient, while in other exemplary embodiments, the feedback is used as guidance for manual control of the positioning of the patient. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100069829 | THERAPY DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Fluid removal systems and methods for removing fluid from a tissue site are presented. The system includes a semi-permeable inbound conduit, which is fluidly coupled to a treatment-fluid delivery unit, for placement proximate to a tissue site, and a semi-permeable outbound conduit, which is fluidly coupled to the inbound conduit and to a treatment-fluid collector, for placement proximate to the tissue site on the patient. The treatment-fluid collector receives the treatment fluid and a recruited fluid from the tissue site. A recruited-fluid determination unit may be coupled to the treatment-fluid collector to determine a volume of fluid recruited from the patient. The treatment fluid is any fluid (including a gas) that pulls fluid from the interstitial and intracellular space. A reduced-pressure treatment subsystem may also be included, among other things, for removing ascites and other fluids from a body cavity. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100069885 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE - A method and system for controlling inflammatory response at an internal tissue site of a patient utilizes a reduced-pressure treatment device. Controlling the inflammatory response may be accomplished in a number of ways that involve treating the inflammatory milieu. Treating the inflammatory milieu may include removing or moderating pro-inflammatory stimuli, e.g., fluids, enhancing perfusion of the tissue at or near the internal tissue site, or providing reduced-pressure therapy. The reduced-pressure treatment device is placed at or near the internal tissue site and is fluidly coupled to an external reduced-pressure source. The reduced-pressure treatment device provides reduced pressure proximate the tissue site and treats the inflammatory milieu. The reduced-pressure treatment device for controlling inflammatory response may be a minimally-invasive treatment device. | 03-18-2010 |
George M. Hutchinson, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20090326416 | DETECTING INFECTION IN REDUCED PRESSURE WOUND TREATMENT - Provided is a method of detecting infection in a wound caused by an infecting organism at a wound site. Also provided is a system for detecting an infection in a wound at a wound site. Additionally, a porous pad comprising luciferase is provided. | 12-31-2009 |
Gregory George Hutchinson, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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| 20100010729 | Changing An Operation Of An Engine Associated With A Transportation Device Based On A State Of A Traffic Light - Systems and methods to change an operation of an engine associated with a transportation device based on a state of a traffic light are disclosed. A first message is received at a receiver associated with a transportation device from a transmitter associated with a traffic light. A second message is sent based at least partially on the first message to an electronic control unit managing an engine of the transportation device. The second message causes the electronic control unit to stop an operation of the engine. | 01-14-2010 |
Howard D. Hutchinson, Waterbury, CT US
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| 20080245720 | FLUID FILTER CARTRIDGE AND HOUSING - A filter housing and filter cartridge engagement structure comprising a housing having at least one ramp adapted to engage lugs of the at least one filter cartridge. | 10-09-2008 |
Howard G. Hutchinson, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20090042911 | Drug combinations comprising (E)-7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-2-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]pyri- midin-5-YL](3R,5S)-3, 5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid and an inhibitor, inducer or substrate of P450 isoenzyme 3A4 - The invention concerns safe non-interacting drug combinations of a 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor, which is (E)-7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-2-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]pyrimidin-5-yl] (3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (the Agent) and a drug which is either an inducer, inhibitor or a substrate of cytochrome P450, in particular cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 3A4. Particular combinations are useful in treating hyperlipidaemia in humans who are receiving immunosuppressive chemotherapy. A preferred combination is the Agent and a fibrate drug, the use of such a combination in treating hyperlipidaemia in mammals, and medicaments containing such a combination for use in such treatments. | 02-12-2009 |
Ian G. Hutchinson, Suwanee, GA US
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| 20080297595 | VISUAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A visual communication system that is suitable for use in connection with a display surface is disclosed. The system includes a camera or other data-capturing device that can be remotely positioned from the display surface. A control unit receives image data from the camera or data-capturing device and processes the image data to create an electronic image of the display surface. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090146965 | INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM HAVING AN INTEGRATED KEY DRIVE SYSTEM - A device and method of connecting an interactive communication system to a processing device. The device is a cable system that includes first and second ends. The first end of the cable system has a leg connector, while the second end of the connector system has first and second arm connectors. The method implements the cable system to load or run software onto the processing device, and includes connecting the leg connector to an interactive communication system; connecting the first arm connector having a memory device to the processing device, wherein the memory device includes predetermined software; loading/running the software on the processing device; disconnecting the first arm connector having the memory device from the processing device; and connecting a second arm connector to the processing device. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100275132 | INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - The present invention includes interactive communication systems that incorporate several beneficial embodiments including an interactive tray system, an electronic presentation messaging system, an interactive podium, and a key drive system. The interactive tray system enables a single, transferable interactive unit to be fastened to a communication medium, turning into a fully interactive medium. The electronic presentation messaging system enables the e-mailing of presentations and notes to and from components of the interactive communication system. The interactive podium increases conventional podium mobility, enabling both the presenter, and podium, to move and be moved about the room without attention to wired connections. The key drive system replaces the conventional Y-connector of the key drive technology by effectively integrating the key drive in the device, thus only having one connector, and eliminating the need to change connectors from the key drive, to the USB connector, upon software driver loading. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110083109 | Electronic Whiteboard - A method and apparatus for use with an electronic display system including a display surface wherein the system is capable of identifying a touch location on at least a portion of the display surface of a contact with the display surface, the display surface having a display area, the method for moving a cursor icon about at least a portion of the display area and comprising the steps of identifying first and second areas within the display area having first and second area surfaces, respectively, sensing a touch location on the first area surface and presenting a cursor icon on the second area surface as a function of the touch location on the first area surface. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110279350 | Portable Presentation System and Methods For Use Therewith - A method and system for configuring electronic presentation units for cooperative activities, the method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of presentation units in a conferencing space including a master unit and other units, electronically identifying the other units present in the conferencing space, enabling a configuration interface for identifying a sub-set of the other units as slave units, receiving input via the configuration interface identifying the slave unit sub-set and enabling a control interface for transferring images from the master unit to each of the slave units in the selected sub-set. | 11-17-2011 |
Jeff Hutchinson, Winooski, VT US
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| 20090248437 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING NFC TECHNOLOGY TO IMPLEMENT AN ON-DEMAND PORTABLE MEDICAL RECORD - In certain embodiments, an on-demand portable medical record system using near field communication includes a near field communication (NFC) storage device adapted to retrieve patient medical data for storage on the NFC storage device and a NFC retrieval device adapted to engage in near field communication with the NFC storage device to retrieve the patient medical data from the NFC storage device. An emergency on-demand portable medical record system using near field communication includes a NFC-enabled medical alert device storing a patient identifier, and a NFC retrieval device adapted to engage in near field communication with the NFC-enabled medical alert device to retrieve the patient identifier from the NFC storage device. The NFC-enabled medical alert device transfers the patient identifier to the NFC retrieval device via near field communication, and patient medical data is transferred to a medical facility upon verification of the patient identifier. | 10-01-2009 |
Jenny Elizabeth Hutchinson, Southfield, MI US
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| 20110109056 | Refuse and Recycling Cart - A refuse and recycling cart assembly includes a U-shaped lower frame to hold a plurality of refuse or yard waste containers with easy turn lockable wheels to provide for maneuvering the cart in tight places, stopping or storing the cart on inclined and slippery surfaces or immobilizing the cart during loading or unloading. A U-shaped upper frame with a low to the ground wide rear opening provides for easy loading of containers into the cart with little lifting required. A U-shaped rear vertical support frame has a removable upper frame to give even more clearance for loading containers into the cart with little lifting. The top of the upper rear vertical support frame is bent to provide a handle with a user gripping strip placed on the handle. Upper and lower U-shaped horizontal supports are cantilevered from the upper vertical support frame to support a pair of recycling bins. | 05-12-2011 |
John C. Hutchinson, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090076202 | Substituted Alkoxylated Phenols and Branched Sulfates for Use in Emulsion Polymer Latexes - The present technology generally relates to emulsion polymer latexes, particularly those used in pressure sensitive adhesives, paints and coatings. Surfactant compositions of the present technology for use in forming at least one emulsion polymer latex comprise at least one branched surfactant, at least one sterically bulky surfactant, or a mixture of branched and sterically bulky surfactants. One preferred surfactant composition comprises at least one alkoxylated polyaryl substituted aromatic compound or at least one alkoxylated polyalkyl substituted aromatic compound. Another preferred surfactant composition comprises a mixture of at least one branched-alkyl sulfate and at least one ethoxylated polystyrylphenol. Another preferred surfactant composition comprises at least one sulfated polystyrylphenol. | 03-19-2009 |
John W. Hutchinson, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20110197899 | NANO-OTOLOGIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR IMPACT NOISE TOXICITY AND/OR BLAST OVERPRESSURE EXPOSURE - An apparatus for preventing hearing loss having a body made of a soft compliant material having first and second ends and a channel extending therethrough, an acoustically limp material adjacent one of the ends of the body with the acoustically limp material having a hole therein aligned with the channel extending through the body, and a component film, disc or other structure covering or sealing the opening in the acoustically limp material. The film or disc may be formed of a high-strength polymer material and may be less than 10 micrometers in thickness. Rather than having a single channel extending through the body, a plurality of channels may extend therethrough and a plurality of corresponding holes may be provided in the acoustically limp material. The film, disc or other structure covers or seals the plurality of holes in the acoustically limp material. The film, disc or other structure may be attached in such a fashion as to behave like a flap whose operation is to close in response to high energy sound waves. The flap is pressed shut from the high intensity shock wave itself. The body may cylindrical in shape or may have another shape to fit snugly in a human ear canal. | 08-18-2011 |
Kirk D. Hutchinson, Sudbury, MA US
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| 20090042105 | Sensitizer dyes for photoacid generating systems - Photosensitizing dyes are often used in conjunction with a photoacid generator in holographic recording media. Conventional photosensitizing dyes typically are limited by having an appreciable absorption of light when used in a sufficient concentration, such that the intensity of light decreases significantly with penetration into a recording medium. The present invention discloses a number of new 5-alkynyl substituted napthacene photosensitizing dyes that have low extinction coefficients coupled with good sensitizing properties, such that the problems associated with the photosensitizing dyes absorbing light are significantly reduced. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090182172 | Fluoroarylsulfonium photoacid generators - The present invention discloses a new class of triarylsulfonium salt photoacid generators (PAGs), which are thermally stable and can be activated by long wavelength UV or visible light. The sulfonium PAGs of the present invention are additionally soluble in monomers that can be polymerized by cationic polymerization chemistry, and mixtures of said sulfonium PAGs and monomers can be stored for long periods of time without undergoing polymerization. Furthermore, typical holographic recording media comprising one of these sulfonium PAGs, polymerizable monomer(s), a sensitizing dye, and a binder can be stored for long periods of time without exhibiting significant loss of recording sensitivity. Preferred sulfonium PAGs of the present invention are sulfonium PAGs substituted with one or more fluoro or fluoroalkyl groups. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20100039684 | SENSITIZER DYES FOR PHOTOACID GENERATING SYSTEMS USING SHORT VISIBLE WAVELENGTHS - Photosensitizing dyes are often used in conjunction with a photoacid generator in photopolymerizable materials and in holographic recording media. Typical dyes for these materials are used in the region of the visible spectrum for wavelengths greater than about 450 run. The present invention discloses a number of new 1,4-alkynyl substituted napthalene photosensitizing dyes that have suitably low extinction coefficients coupled with good sensitizing properties for use in such materials at wavelengths in the visible spectrum region of about 400 nm. | 02-18-2010 |
Mark Hutchinson, Boulder, CO US
Mark Hutchinson, Louisville, KY US
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| 20110238861 | Data Communication Systems and Methods - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for enabling software applications running on separate devices to exchange data via multiple data communication methods. In various embodiments, a data communication system is provided comprising multiple data communication devices running one or more software applications and communication manager middleware. In various embodiments, the data communication system permits the software applications to exchange data without knowledge of the actual method and/or protocol used to exchange a given set of data, and intelligently manage the exchange of data between software applications by, among other things, transmitting sets of data using a preferred communication method selected based on one or more message attributes or communication method attributes. | 09-29-2011 |
Mark T. Hutchinson, Oak Park, MI US
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| 20080228366 | MODEL BASED VEHICLE OVERSPEED ALGORITHM - A system for limiting the speed of a vehicle includes a first module that generates a first torque signal based on a vehicle speed, a second module that generates a second torque signal based on a difference between a predetermined vehicle speed limit and the vehicle speed, and a third module that generates an output torque signal based on the first and second torque signals. The output torque signal is adapted to control the output torque of a motor. | 09-18-2008 |
Matthew Hutchinson, Pella, IA US
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| 20100038155 | Control System for a Work Unit - The present disclosure relates to a work unit with power turning. The work unit includes a frame having a first end, a second end and left and right sides that extend between the first and second ends. A work element is carried by the frame. A left propulsion element is positioned at the left side of the frame and a right propulsion element is positioned at the right side of the frame. A drive arrangement is carried by the frame for driving the left and right propulsion elements. The work unit also includes left and right spaced-apart leverage arms that project outwards from the second end of the frame. At least one of the left and right leverage arms is operatively connected to the drive arrangement such that pressure applied by an operator to the left or right leverage arms in a left or right direction causes the drive arrangement to turn the work unit. | 02-18-2010 |
Matthew A. Hutchinson, Syracuse, NY US
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| 20100134379 | PORTABLE RADAR FAIRING - A portable fairing for a mobile radar array system includes at least partially open housing surrounding the mobile radar array and a curved covering mounted on the housing. The curved covering is adapted to cover the radar array in a closed position. The sides of the housing are curved such that when the curved covering is closed, the housing and the curved covering form a generally curved structure. | 06-03-2010 |
Michael C. Hutchinson, Kent, WA US
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| 20090232412 | System and Method for Comparing Images With Different Contrast Levels - Systems and methods of automatically adjusting brightness of a digital image are provided. A particular method includes accessing data including a first digital image and identifying text and background in the first digital image. The method also includes calculating an average pixel value exclusive of the text and the background for the first digital image. The method further includes adjusting a brightness setting associated with the first digital image based on the calculated average pixel value. | 09-17-2009 |
Michael Craig Hutchinson, Kent, WA US
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| 20090086914 | RADIOGRAPHIC INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system is provided for radiographic inspection of an object comprising multiple having different material properties. The system comprises a radiation source configured to generate radiation, a display unit for generating a graphical user interface (GUI) including multiple fields. A user enters input data via the fields in the GUI. The input data relates to one or more material properties for each of the regions. A processor is configured to compute a plurality of exposure parameters based on the input data. | 04-02-2009 |
Nancy L. Hutchinson, Spencer, IN US
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| 20110098682 | Locking Assembly for a Drainage Catheter - A drainage catheter includes an elongated tubular member, a locking assembly engaged with a proximal end of the tubular member, and a tension member for drawing a distal end of the tubular member into a desired configuration. The locking assembly includes a connector, a locking arm, and a locking mechanism. The connector has an exterior surface profile that corresponds with an interior surface profile of the locking arm. The locking arm is pivotably attached to the connector to enable pivoting movement of the locking arm between an unlocked position and a locked position whereby the tension member is secured between the locking arm and the connector when the arm is in the locked position. The locking assembly may alternatively comprise a connector and a sliding sleeve or a connector having a clamping element disposed therein. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110125135 | Locking Assembly for a Drainage Catheter - A drainage catheter includes an elongated tubular member and a locking assembly. The locking assembly includes a first protruding element and a collar. The first protruding element is disposed proximal to a port in the tubular member through which a proximal portion of a tension member may exit. The collar is coaxially disposed about the tubular member and has a second protruding element projecting from an interior surface of the collar. The collar is configured for longitudinal sliding movement relative to the tubular member such that the collar may be moved along the tubular member toward the proximal end of the tubular member thereby interacting with the first protruding element and securing the proximal portion of the tension member between the first protruding element and the collar. | 05-26-2011 |
Ned Hutchinson, Wilson, WY US
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| 20090072519 | BINDING FOR SKI - There is disclosed a system for alpine touring, a low-profile, selectively pivotal riser, and a method of releasably locking a ski boot heel. In an embodiment, the system for alpine touring Includes a pair of skis; a pair of low-profile, selectively pivotal risers, and a pair of alpine ski boot bindings. In one embodiment, the riser includes an alpine binding attachment plate, a first anchor portion for pivotally attaching the riser thereto; and a second anchor portion for selectively attaching the riser thereto. | 03-19-2009 |
Robert Hutchinson, Snoqualmie, WA US
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| 20100083285 | DATA-TIER APPLICATION COMPONENT - Data-tier application components (DACs) and methods for managing database applications are disclosed. According to one particular embodiment, a DAC includes a single unit of management that packages metadata related to a database object. The metadata related to the database object includes an identifier of the database object, a database runtime resource identifier of a database runtime resource operable to manipulate the database object, and a policy related to execution of the database runtime resource. | 04-01-2010 |
Ronald R. Hutchinson, Auqusta, MI US
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| 20110189643 | Programmed classroom instruction - A computer-implemented method of overseeing and adjusting the instruction and evaluation of a student with respect to one or more topics of study within a classroom. The subject matter of an academic course is studied and broken down into a plurality of discretely defined behavioral performances designed to be readily and objectively recognized as being mastered or not by a student. One or more of the discretely defined behavioral performances are then selected, with the aid of a first computerized database system, as learning objectives for the week. At the end of the week, a student is subsequently evaluated on these objectives. Results of the evaluation are then transferred to a second computerized database system, which organizes the collected data into an interactive learning management report that can be configured by a reviewer in real time to display a variety of levels of detail. | 08-04-2011 |
Shawn Robert Hutchinson, Fuquay Varina, NC US
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| 20090297811 | Single-Layer Slip-Resistant and Moisture-Absorbent Composite and Exercise Mat - This invention relates to composites and exercise mats, specifically to such mats that provide surface traction on top and bottom surfaces using a single layer material. | 12-03-2009 |
Timothy Alan Hutchinson, Bingham Farms, MI US
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| 20090086469 | Electrical connector with illumination waveguide - An electrical connector including a connector subassembly having a front mating portion and a waveguide disposed around the front mating portion of the connector subassembly. The waveguide may alternatively be disposed near the front mating portion of the connector subassembly and an illumination device is provided at the side portion of the connector subassembly adjacent to the waveguide for coupling light emanating therefrom onto a portion of the waveguide which in turn conducts the light to illuminate at least a front end of the waveguide. The connector subassembly may further cooperate with a bezel having a frame and an opening. The frame retains the connector subassembly in position with the front mating portion of connector subassembly extending to the opening. The waveguide is then configured to have a front portion disposed between a rim portion of the opening and the front mating portion of the connector subassembly. | 04-02-2009 |