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Alan Ferris James, Murray, UT US
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| 20120215555 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEALTHCARE SERVICE DELIVERY LOCATION RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT - Certain examples provide systems, apparatus, and methods for content-driven healthcare location relationship management. An example method includes receiving one or more location identifiers for a content-based clinical application. The example method includes assigning one or more locations to a source role and a target role based on the one or more location identifiers and an ontology, the ontology including a plurality of relationship types. The example method includes identifying a relationship between the source role and the target role based on the one or more location identifiers and the ontology. The example method includes associating the source role and target role based on the identified relationship. The example method includes utilizing the source role, target role, and identified relationship to configure one or more content items forming the content-based clinical application. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120239428 | ARCHITECTURE FOR A CONTENT DRIVEN CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM - Certain examples provide systems, methods, and apparatus for a content-based clinical information system. An example system includes a reference platform to define and provide core system capabilities and to interpret and execute content items while remaining application neutral. The example system includes a plurality of content items authored independent of the reference platform to define clinical functionality for one or more content-based clinical applications by leveraging the reference platform. In the example system, the plurality of content items is to be created and deployed independently of the creation and deployment of the one or more content-based clinical applications. The plurality of content items is to remain independent of the implementation of the reference platform to allow independent evolution of the platform and the one or more content-based clinical applications. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120246105 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER CUSTOMIZATION OF CLINICAL DATA OBJECTS USING A CLINICAL MODELING LANGUAGE - Certain examples provide systems, methods, and apparatus to model clinical data objects in a content-based clinical system. An example system includes a processor and a memory to implement a constraint definition language processor to define a detailed clinical model to express a clinical concept as a standardized and reusable set of clinical knowledge. The constraint definition language processor is to use a compiled, context-free constraint definition language to define the detailed clinical model as a compiled object. The constraint definition language processor is to provide the compiled object as content for at least one of a clinical content database and a clinical information system. Content represents one or more parameters to instruct a clinical application. | 09-27-2012 |
Aled Meredydd James, West Midlands GB
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| 20130090602 | CODED FASTENER ASSEMBLY - Disclosed herein are fastening features for cartridge assemblies that include coding features that help dedicate a medicament reservoir to specific injection devices. An exemplary cartridge assembly comprises a cylindrical inner surface for holding medicament and a cylindrical outer surface comprising a fastening feature having a first coding element protruding from the cylindrical outer surface. The coding element is configured to engage a complementary coding feature on the fastener on a dose setting member specifically configured to dispense the medicament, thereby allowing only the correct cartridge assembly to connect to the correct dose setting member. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130096509 | CARTRIDGE HOLDER AND ALIGNMENT INTERFACE - A system for a drug delivery device comprising a reservoir holder configured to hold a reservoir, and an alignment interface comprising a main body configured to be coupled to the reservoir. A first alignment feature is provided on the main body. The first alignment feature cooperates with a corresponding alignment feature provided by the reservoir holder such that when the reservoir is inserted into the holder, the first alignment feature cooperates with the corresponding alignment feature provided by the holder so as to rotate the alignment interface and thereby align the alignment interface within the holder. Thus, the reservoir may be aligned within the reservoir holder. The first alignment feature may comprise at least one protrusion provided on the main body of the interface. The system further comprises one or more coding features. | 04-18-2013 |
Anita Mal James, Chennai IN
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| 20080256575 | PROGRAM GUIDE DATA MANAGEMENT FOR MEDIA CONTENT ACCESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An exemplary system includes a data loader and a data slicer. The data loader is configured to receive and process raw program guide data, and to store the processed program guide data in a data store, the processing including generating a unique program identifier for each program represented in the raw program guide data. The data slicer is configured to generate a program guide data configuration from the processed program guide data, the program guide data configuration including program guide data organized into a plurality of data structures based on categories of the program guide data. The plurality of data structures includes at least one channel data structure, at least one schedule data structure, at least one detailed program information data structure, and indices for use as references between different ones of the data structures. | 10-16-2008 |
Beville James, Gainesville, GA US
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| 20130087168 | Roof Debris Removal Apparatus and Method of Use - A roof debris removal apparatus comprising a generally rectangular platform with a plurality of omnidirectional rollers disposed at the bottom corners thereof, with a telescopic pole connected to the platform for manipulating the apparatus in multiple directions across a roof surface by an operator standing on the ground. A leaf blower, floor dryer or a water jet mechanism is secured to the platform, and a power source is connected to the leaf blower, floor dryer or a water jet mechanism. The apparatus is utilized to remove debris, such as leaves and twigs, from a roof surface. | 04-11-2013 |
Brian B. James, Stone Mountain, GA US
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| 20130086092 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED TO A TEMPORAL LOG STRUCTURE DATABASE - In one general aspect, a computer-implemented method includes a computer-implemented method that includes executing, using at least one processor, instructions recorded on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The method includes receiving a request to insert a data record within a database of a data collection system. The data record can be placed within a buffer in a main memory of the data collection system. A record data structure and a record index structure associated with the data record are defined. The record data structure and the record index structure are stored within a storage chunk in a storage medium of the database, and the storage medium is different than the main memory. The storage chunk has an associated index that can be used to retrieve the data record and the storage chunk can include other data records different than the data record associated with the received request. | 04-04-2013 |
Chloe James, Montrouge FR
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| 20090162849 | IDENTIFICATION OF A JAK2 MUTATION IN POLYCYTHEMIA VERA - The present invention concerns the V617F variant of the protein-tyrosine kinase JAK2, said variant being responsible for Vaquez Polyglobulia. The invention also relates to a first intention diagnostic method for erythrocytosis and thrombocytosis allowing their association with myeloproliferative disorders, or to the detection of the JAK2 V617F variant in myeloproliferative disorders allowing their reclassification in a new nosological group. | 06-25-2009 |
Chloé James, Montrouge FR
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| 20120066776 | IDENTIFICATION OF A JAK2 MUTATION INVOLVED IN VAQUEZ POLYGLOBULIA - The present invention concerns the V617F variant of the protein-tyrosine kinase JAK2, said variant being responsible for Vaquez Polyglobulia. The invention also relates to a first intention diagnostic method for erythrocytosis and thrombocytosis allowing their association with myeloproliferative disorders, or to the detection of the JAK2 V617F variant in myeloproliferative disorders allowing their reclassification in a new nosological group. | 03-15-2012 |
Christopher J. James, Toulouse FR
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| 20120004705 | STIMULATION CHANNEL SELECTION FOR A STIMULATING MEDICAL DEVICE - Methods and systems are disclosed for determining the stimulation channels for application of stimulation by a medical device, such as a cochlear implant or an auditory brain stimulator. In embodiments, the medical device filters a received signal to obtain a plurality of band-pass filtered signals, each corresponding to one or more stimulation channels. The medical device then selects a stimulation channel for application of stimulation based on the amplitudes of the band-pass filtered signals. The medical device determines whether to apply stimulation on the adjacent stimulation channels by determining if the amplitude of the corresponding adjacent stimulation channel exceeds an information limit. If the amplitudes for either adjacent channel fall below the information limit, the corresponding adjacent stimulation channel is eliminated from consideration. The medical device further may determine the amplitudes for application of stimulation on the adjacent stimulation channels, if selected, using a pitch steering function. This pitch steering function may specify a current level difference between the selected stimulation channel and the adjacent stimulation channel to use in applying the stimulation. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120109006 | FITTING AN AUDITORY PROSTHESIS - A method and system for fitting and adjusting the operation of an acoustic hearing prosthesis or a hybrid electric and acoustic hearing prosthesis. A graphic user interface allows for the acoustic and electric fitting parameters to be viewed and adjusted in a comparable way. The method further allows for the parameters for acoustic stimulation of the acoustic channels to be adjusted in response to behavioural or objective measurement of responses to known stimuli, so as to achieve a desired response curve. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20130046359 | STIMULATION CHANNEL SELECTION FOR A STIMULATING MEDICAL DEVICE - Methods and systems are disclosed for determining an amplitude of one or more stimulation signals corresponding to a subject signal for use by a stimulating medical device having a first group of stimulation channels mapping to a second group of electrodes, respectively. Such a method, for example, includes: obtaining the subject signal; filtering the subject signal with a first plurality of band-pass filters (BPFs) having substantially contiguous pass-bands, respectively, to obtain a first set of one or more signals; selecting at least one of the stimulation channels based on the first set; filtering the subject signal with a second plurality of BPFs having significantly overlapping pass-bands, respectively, to obtain a second set of one or more signals; and determining at least one stimulation amplitude for the at least one selected stimulation channel, respectively, based on the second set of signals. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130102923 | Acoustic Prescription Rule Based on an In Situ Measured Dynamic Range - The present application discloses systems, methods, and articles of manufacture for determining prescription rules for a hearing prosthesis. A method in accordance with the present disclosure includes identifying a threshold hearing level and an uncomfortable loudness level for a channel of a hearing prosthesis. In one example, the threshold hearing level and the uncomfortable loudness level are determined in response to a stimulation signal generated utilizing the hearing prosthesis in situ on a recipient. In the present example, the stimulation signal corresponds to the channel of the hearing prosthesis. The method further includes developing a prescription rule based on the threshold hearing level and the uncomfortable loudness level. Generally, the prescription rule includes at least one of a linear compression scheme and a wide dynamic range compression scheme. | 04-25-2013 |
Claudia James, Hamburg DE
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| 20120208894 | MULTI-PURPOSE HAND DISINFECTANT - A multi-purpose hand disinfectant and in particular, a hand disinfectant which meets the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) requirements for use both as an antiseptic handwash or health-care personnel handwash drug product and as a surgical hand scrub drug product is described herein. | 08-16-2012 |
Dallas James, Browns Bay NZ
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| 20080283808 | FRANGIBLE POST FOR GUARDRAIL - This invention relates to guardrails and guardrail impact heads for use in roading networks or vehicle road lanes requiring separation by a barrier. The invention provides an impact head for a guardrail including cable routing means adapted to form a convoluted path through which a cable can be threaded. The convoluted path that the cables must follow through the impact head of the invention restricts movement of the cable through the head, thereby providing sufficient friction to slow down the movement of the impact head during a vehicle impact. The invention also provides a method of constructing a guardrail including the steps of slidably interconnecting a plurality of rails and attaching them to posts, positioning an impact head according to any one of the preceding claims at one end of the slidably interconnected rails, threading at least one cable through the impact head and anchoring the cable to the ground. | 11-20-2008 |
Dallas Rex James, North Harbour NZ
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| 20120199802 | CABLE-BARRIERS - A terminal post for a cable barrier which includes: | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120241702 | ENERGY ABSORPTION APPARATUS - A guardrail or other energy absorbing apparatus includes a plurality of terminal end rails extending longitudinally extend between a plurality of support posts, wherein a first four of said plurality of rails (labelled | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120297589 | CONNECTING DEVICES - A connecting device is provided, including an elongate member (EM) having two or more engaging elements which are spaced along the length of the EM; and at least one engaging element which orthogonally extends out from the EM and which has a portion which also extends, in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the EM, a distance Y, wherein distance Y extends substantially 15-20% of the length of the EM. | 11-29-2012 |
Dallas Rex James, Auckland NZ
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| 20090103988 | RETAINING WALL AND BLOCKS FOR THE FORMATION THEREOF - A block having at least one front face, at least one back face, sides connecting the front and back faces, a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one cavity passing through the entire height of the block from the top surface to the bottom surface, wherein the cavity is positioned so that the centre of mass of the block lies closer to the back face than does the geometric centre of the block. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100192482 | FRANGIBLE POSTS - A method of producing a frangible post characterised by the step of forming a region of weakness by compressing a portion of at least one surface and/or edge of the post. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20120037867 | BARRIERS - A barrier is provided, including opposed longitudinal side members separated by a gap, supports which hold the side members above the ground; and at least one U-shaped member when viewed in transverse cross section which is/are connected to the opposed members to span between the gap and wherein the at least one U-shaped member does not contact the supports. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120056143 | POSTS - A terminal post for a barrier includes an upright portion having an aperture positioned, so that in use: the aperture is located in a region of the upright portion above a ground engaging portion of the upright portion; and wherein located on one side of the aperture is a transverse reinforcing member which includes a slot for receiving a cable. At least one groove, or pair of notches is provided located beneath the aperture, and form(s) a predetermined fail line, along which the post will deform, upon receiving a substantially inline impact, which causes the transverse member to move to release the cable, and wherein the aperture is dimensioned to allow the terminal end of the cable formally retained by the slot to pass therethrough. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120118690 | ENERGY ABSORPTION DEVICE - An energy absorbing device having a shell comprising at least one external wall defining an internal area, wherein said internal area is further defined by one or more interior wall(s) spanning across at least a portion of said internal area, between opposing sections of said external wall(s). | 05-17-2012 |
Dawn Renee James, Norfolk, VA US
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| 20120215683 | Transaction Processing And Backup - A system and method of providing uninterrupted transaction processing in the event of a failure or outage at a data center is provided. In some examples, the system or method may include receiving a request for a transaction. In some arrangements, a primary data center for processing that transaction may be identified. If the primary data center is available to process the transaction, the transaction may be processed and data associated with the processed transaction may be transmitted to one or more alternate or secondary data centers. If the primary data center is not available, the transaction may be routed to a secondary data center and processed at that data center. Data associated with the processed transaction may then be transmitted to the primary data center and any other secondary data centers. Accordingly, accurate, near real-time transaction data may be maintained at multiple data centers to permit transaction processing at multiple data centers. | 08-23-2012 |
Deron James, Monroe, GA US
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| 20130086280 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR SUPPORTING REMOTE HOSTING WITHOUT USING NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for supporting remote hosting without using network address translation. A method may include supporting, at a hub, a plurality of redundant tunnel end points for each of a plurality of spokes using a technology based at least in part on multipoint generic routing encapsulation protocol. The method may further include using policy based routing to determine a destination spoke for outgoing data traffic. The method may additionally include using service level agreement tracking to select a tunnel end point from the plurality of redundant tunnel end points for the determined destination spoke. The method may also include causing the outgoing data traffic to be routed to the determined destination spoke via the selected tunnel end point. Corresponding systems, apparatuses and computer program products are also provided. | 04-04-2013 |
Dervin A. James, Hillsboro, OR US
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| 20120278999 | FOOTWEAR WITH PLURALITY OF INTERLOCKING MIDSOLE AND OUTSOLE ELEMENTS - A method of manufacturing an article of footwear includes providing an outsole and a midsole. The outsole and the midsole are secured together such that a bottom surface of a first midsole element overlaps and directly secures to an upper surface of a first outsole element to define a first element assembly, such that a bottom surface of a second midsole element overlaps and directly secures to an upper surface of a second outsole element to define a second element assembly, and such that an outsole groove and a midsole groove are substantially aligned and in communication with each other in the thickness direction of the outsole and the thickness direction of the midsole. Moreover, the method includes interlocking the first and second element assemblies with each other. | 11-08-2012 |
Duane A. James, Middletown, CT US
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| 20130039105 | FILTER CIRCUIT FOR A MULTI-PHASE AC INPUT - A filter circuit is employed to filter undesirable harmonics in a multi-phase AC input and provide damping for oscillations associated with the filter circuit. The filter circuit includes a damping circuit connected between phases of the multi-phase AC input. The damping circuit including a rectifier for rectifying harmonics in the multi-phase AC input and a single damping resistor connected across the rectifier. | 02-14-2013 |
Dustin Garth James, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20120301557 | METHOD OF ASSISTING WITH DIGESTIVE UPSETS USING A CONFECTION-BASED DELIVERY OF PEPPERMINT OIL AND GINGER - A confection for assisting with the relief of common digestive complaints is provided. The confection includes a carbohydrate base and an active agent infused into the carbohydrate base. The active agent includes at least one of ginger extract or peppermint oil. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120322774 | CHOCOLATE HAVING CHOLECALCIFEROL AND METHOD FOR FORMING - A method for forming chocolate having cholecalciferol is provided. The method includes mixing cholecalciferol into an oil to produce a cholecalciferol-oil mixture. The temperature of a chocolate base is raised to a melting point, and the cholecalciferol-oil mixture is blended into the chocolate base to form a cholecalciferol-chocolate. | 12-20-2012 |
Freddy James, Kerala IN
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| 20120109921 | INODE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for inode use are presented. In one embodiment; an inode reuse method includes: receiving an indication of an operation that involves access to file related information; assigning an inode to the access; identifying one of a plurality of inode reuse scenarios for the inode; and making the inode available for reuse in accordance with the one of the plurality of inode reuse scenarios. In one embodiment, the one of the plurality of inode reuse scenarios is a relatively expedited reuse scenario. In one exemplary implementation, the relatively expedited inode reuse scenario is utilized if the inode is not required for further processing associated with the operation. The inode can be reused for another immediately subsequent operation. In one embodiment, a first one of the plurality of inode reuse scenarios includes placing the inode at a head queue position of a use queue and a second one of the plurality of inode reuse scenarios includes placing the inode in a tail queue position of the use queue. Association of the inode to the inode reuse scenario can be tracked. The tracking can include flagging the inode for relatively expedited reuse. | 05-03-2012 |
Geraint James, Baldock GB
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| 20130021490 | Facial Image Processing in an Image Capture Device - Disclosed are various embodiments of applying image processing techniques in an image capture device to faces within an image. Faces and/or facial features can be detected within an image. A facial signature can be calculated that corresponds to the face within the image. A facial profile corresponding to the facial signature can reference one or more image processing techniques. The image processing techniques can be applied to the region of the image in which the face is located. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130021491 | Camera Device Systems and Methods - Disclosed are various systems and methods implemented in a camera device. An image sensor is configured to capture image data of a target scene from a lens system and a subject feedback mechanism generates framing feedback associated with the image data that includes information about a current framing of an image associated with the image data. Video capture logic also obtains motion information from motion sensors integrated into the camera device and skip frame capture when motion levels exceed a threshold. | 01-24-2013 |
Jason M. James, Council Bluffs, IA US
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| 20120285952 | Trash receptacle - In a first embodiment, a generally cylindrical trash receptacle includes radially spaced-apart handles and connector members at the upper outer surface of the wall of the receptacle. The trash receptacle may be selectively secured to one or more like trash receptacles to create a stable array of trash receptacles which will not easily be blown over. In a second embodiment, the trash receptacles are square or rectangular in shape and also have handles and connector members secured to the walls thereof. | 11-15-2012 |
Jerry Alex James US
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| 20130124058 | TRAILER HOLD ASSIST DURING STANDSTILL - A vehicle comprises a speed-sensing device outputting a signal indicating a velocity of the vehicle, a brake system outputting a signal for indicating when the brake system is being commanded to a brake torque providing state, and a trailer brake controller coupled to the speed-sensing device and the brake system. The trailer brake controller utilizes the signal of the speed-sensing device to determine when the vehicle is in a zero-velocity state and utilizes the signal of the brake system to determine when the brake system is being commanded to the brake torque providing state. The trailer brake controller transitions a brake-actuating output signal thereof from a speed-dependent zero-velocity output signal value to a trailer hold zero-velocity output signal value greater than the speed-dependent zero-velocity output signal value when it is determined that the brake system is in the brake torque providing state while the vehicle is in the zero-velocity state. | 05-16-2013 |
Jerry Paul James, Moultrie, GA US
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| 20120247066 | ICE BAGGING APPARATUS AND METHODS - An ice vending apparatus adapted to remove moisture from ice pieces during dispensing, which apparatus includes a ramp having a lower lip and being adapted to transfer a quantity of ice pieces from a holding vessel to a container; and a channel having an upwardly facing opening that is in operative association with the ramp and arranged so that moisture is adapted to flow around the lower lip of the ramp into the channel while excluding the ice pieces so as to separate at least a portion of the moisture from the ice pieces as the ice pieces are transferred to the container. Methods of providing ice pieces, particularly with reduction of associated moisture to a consumer, are also described. | 10-04-2012 |
Kenneth James, Meadowcroft GB
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| 20120201939 | Methods for Preserving Fresh Produce - Methods of preserving fresh produce with a produce preservative which extends the shelf life of fresh produce, particularly cut fresh produce, and preserves the texture, flavor, appearance, crispness, and color of the fresh produce, particularly the exposed surface of the fresh produce, are provided. The method comprises: providing a solution of produce preservative comprising: water; a preservative cation which is selected from the group consisting of a strontium ion, lithium ion, barium ion, aluminum ion, copper ion, ammonium ion, iron ion, manganese ion, potassium ion, or mixtures thereof; and ascorbate ions, or erythorbate ions; wherein the ascorbate ions or erythorbate ions and the preservative cation are present in an ion ratio of preferably from 0.2:1 to 8:1, more preferably 0.75:1 to 8:1, even more preferably from 1:1 to 4:1, yet more preferably 1.5:1 to 3:1; most preferably 1.1:1 to 2.5:1; and, applying said produce preservative to the produce. The invention also relates to fresh produce preserved with the produce preservatives. | 08-09-2012 |
Leo James, Sherfield-On-Loddon GB
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| 20120254349 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING SERVICE REQUESTS - An example approach is provided for managing service requests. An input, from a device of a user, for a service request associated with a specified service and/or a product is processed. A determination is made regarding a transmission of the service request and contextual information associated with the specified service and/or product to at least one service provider for responding to the service request | 10-04-2012 |
Malcolm Graham James, Halifax GB
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| 20120255550 | BREATHING CIRCUIT SYSTEM - A breathing circuit system for supplying a breathable gas from a breathable gas supply system to a patient interface. The system comprises a heated conduit, comprising a hose and a hose heating system associated with the hose, and a plurality of adapter elements. The hose heating system is provided for operating within a first predetermined voltage range. A controller is associated with the breathing circuit and provides voltage within a second predetermined voltage range. Each adapter element comprises at least one electric component provided for adjusting the voltage supplied by the controller from a second range to the first range. | 10-11-2012 |
Mark A. James, Las Vegas, NV US
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| 20130060721 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PAIRING OF FOR-HIRE VEHICLE METERS AND MEDALLIONS - For-hire vehicles, such as taxis, may operate with a for-hire vehicle meter (taximeter) and may be required to have a regulatory agency assigned medallion to accept passenger fares. The meter may determine if it is connected with its assigned medallion and may shut down if it is not connected to the proper medallion. In some embodiments, medallions may place conditions on the operation of the for-hire vehicle including, for example, time and location of passenger pick-up restrictions. Before engaging a passenger fare, the meter may check the conditions associated with the medallion and may not engage if the conditions are not satisfied. A central server may track the meters that have become disconnected from their medallions, or it may track the medallions that are not connected to a meter. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130061044 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDEPENDENT CONTROL OF FOR-HIRE VEHICLES - A computer system storing parameters pertaining to the regulatory restrictions placed on a for-hire vehicle compares the parameters to a current operating environment of the for-hire vehicle. In some embodiments, the computer system acts as the meter (such as a taximeter) of the for-hire vehicle. The operating parameters may include expiration or exclusion parameters that define the scope of operation of the for-hire vehicle stemming from the for-hire vehicle's medallion or certificate of public convenience and necessity. The expiration or exclusion parameters may also correspond to a driver's permit or any general regulation enacted by the regulatory agency. If the current operating environment does not comply with the expiration or exclusion parameters, the computer system shuts down, or enters a standby mode, and may not accept additional passenger fares until the current operating environment complies with the expiration and exclusion parameters. | 03-07-2013 |
Mark Alden James, Las Vegas, NV US
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| 20130054282 | FOR-HIRE VEHICLE UTILIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for managing for-hire-vehicle (FHV) services are disclosed. The system can include one or more kiosks in communication with a central computing system. The kiosks may be located or near transportation terminals or entertainment venues, such as airports, hotels, casinos, and entertainment attractions. A passenger may make a reservation for transportation service at a kiosk and receive a voucher that may be collected or validated by the service provider at the time of transport. The voucher may be printed at the kiosk, or it may be sent electronically to the mobile device of the passenger. The voucher can provides a unique serialized voucher number that is associated with the reservation, which may be read or scanned upon redemption of the voucher. The voucher may have promotional materials printed thereon. | 02-28-2013 |
Mark R. James, Lake Oswego, OR US
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| 20120154493 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING SOLID-INK PELLETS - The present disclosure provides apparatus and method for maintaining the flowability of solid-ink pellets in a system for delivering the pellets to an image-forming device. The apparatus includes a container storing the solid-ink pellets, and an extraction assembly for extracting the solid-ink pellets. The extraction assembly includes a tubular housing, extending from the bottom portion of the container, and an auger member rotatably placed within the tubular housing. The tubular housing receives the solid-ink pellets from the container and the auger member rotates to break up the obstructions to pellet flow. | 06-21-2012 |
Matthew James, St. Albans GB
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| 20120100494 | Burner Assembly - A burner assembly comprising a burner element ( | 04-26-2012 |
Michael H. James, Lottie, LA US
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| 20120193146 | Vacuum Assisted Drill Cuttings Dryer and Handling Apparatus - A vacuum assisted drill cuttings dryer and handling apparatus has a vacuum tank and an associated vacuum pump and motor configured for use with a high speed centrifugal dryer. Cuttings are drawn from the shaker of a drilling rig into the centrifugal dryer by means of a vacuum created in the centrifugal dryer by the vacuum tank and an associated vacuum pump and motor. The dryer is provided with sealable exit doors that may be opened and closed in sequence to allow removal of the cuttings even as cuttings are drawn in to the centrifugal dryer. A fluids collection chamber in communication with vacuum lines between the vacuum tank and centrifugal dryer collects fluids drawn from the centrifugal dryer. | 08-02-2012 |
Natalie L. James US
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| 20130066228 | MINIMIZING MECHANICAL TRAUMA DUE TO IMPLANTATION OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical implant component including a fiber Bragg grating sensor is described. The sensor may be located so as to be at a leading end of the implant when the implant is being inserted, allowing feedback to be provided to a surgeon of the force being applied to the leading end of the implant during implantation. An interrogator for a sensor fiber Bragg grating is also described. The interrogator includes a matched fiber Bragg grating to the sensor fiber Bragg grating, which passes a proportion of the return light signal from the sensor fiber Bragg grating, the intensity of which can be related to the strain/force applied to the sensor Bragg grating. | 03-14-2013 |
Peter James, Shirenewton GB
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| 20120227351 | BUILDING ANCHOR SYSTEMS - A building anchor system includes a pair of elongate anchor rods ( | 09-13-2012 |
Peter James, Lund SE
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| 20100161238 | Method and System for Detecting Peptide Peaks in HPLC-MS Signals - The present invention relates to a method, a computer tool and a system for detecting peptide peaks in measurement signals ( | 06-24-2010 |
Philippe James, Vernon FR
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| 20120067052 | DEPLOYABLE DIVERGENT NOZZLE FOR A PROPULSIVE UNIT - The present invention relates to a deployable diverging bell ( | 03-22-2012 |
Phillip James, Tenby GB
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| 20120101295 | PROCESS FOR STABILIZING OLEFINICALLY UNSATURATED MONOMERS - An olefinically unsaturated monomer is stabilized by a retarder-containing composition which comprises a solvent and a quinone methide as a retarder. | 04-26-2012 |
Raymond A. James, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20120233619 | USING GATHERED SYSTEM ACTIVITY STATISTICS TO DETERMINE WHEN TO SCHEDULE A PROCEDURE - Provided are a method, system, and computer program product for using gathered system activity statistics to determine when to schedule a procedure. Activity information is gathered in a computer system during time slots for recurring time periods. A high activity value is an activity amount of a slot having a maximum amount of activity and a low activity value is an activity amount of a slot having a minimum amount of activity. A threshold point is determined as a function of the high activity, the low activity, and a threshold percent comprising a percentage value. A selection is made of at least one lull window having a plurality of consecutive time slots each having an activity value lower than the threshold point and the procedure in the computer system is scheduled to be performed during the time slots in the lull window in a future time period. | 09-13-2012 |
Sanoj James, Bangalore IN
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| 20110012635 | WET HIGH POTENTIAL QUALIFICATION TOOL FOR SOLAR CELL FABRICATION - Embodiments of the invention generally provide methods and an apparatus for processing and qualifying a formed photovoltaic device to assure that the formed photovoltaic device meets desired quality and industry electrical standards. Embodiments of the present invention may also provide a photovoltaic device, or solar cell device, production line that is adapted to form a thin film solar cell device by accepting an unprocessed substrate and performing multiple deposition, material removal, cleaning, bonding, and testing steps to form a complete functional and tested solar cell device. The solar cell device production line, or system, is generally an arrangement of processing modules and automation equipment used to form solar cell devices that are interconnected by automated material handling system. In one embodiment, the system is a fully automated solar cell production line that is designed to reduce and/or remove the need for human interaction and/or labor intensive processing steps to improve the device reliability, process repeatability, and the solar cell formation process cost of ownership (CoO). | 01-20-2011 |
Scott James, Epping, NH US
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| 20120277629 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTION AND/OR MANIPULATION OF BLOOD SPOTS OR OTHER BODILY FLUIDS - The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for receiving blood (or other bodily fluids) from a subject, e.g., from or beneath the skin of a subject. In some cases, the blood (or other bodily fluids) may be deposited on a membrane or other substrate. For example, blood may be absorbed in a substrate, and dried in some cases to produce a dried blood spot. In one aspect, the present invention is generally directed to devices and methods for receiving blood from a subject, e.g., from the skin, using devices including a substance transfer component (which may contain, for example, one or more microneedles), and directing the blood on a substrate, e.g., for absorbing blood. The substrate, in some embodiments, may comprise filter paper or cotton-based paper. After absorption of some blood onto the substrate, the substrate may be removed from the device and shipped or analyzed. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120277696 | DELIVERING AND/OR RECEIVING FLUIDS - The present invention generally relates to receiving bodily fluid through a device opening. In one aspect, the device includes a flow activator arranged to cause fluid to be released from a subject. A deployment actuator may actuate the flow activator in a deployment direction, which may in turn cause fluid release from a subject. The flow activator may also be moved in a retraction direction by a retraction actuator. In one aspect, the device may include a vacuum source that may help facilitate fluid flow into the opening of the device and/or may help facilitate fluid flow from the opening to a storage chamber. In one aspect, a device actuator may enable fluid communication between the opening and the vacuum source and the flow activator may be actuated after the enablement of fluid communication. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130079666 | DELIVERING AND/OR RECEIVING FLUIDS - The present invention generally relates to receiving bodily fluid through a device opening. In one aspect, the device includes a flow activator arranged to cause fluid to be released from a subject. A deployment actuator may actuate the flow activator in a deployment direction, which may in turn cause fluid release from a subject. The flow activator may also be moved in a retraction direction by a retraction actuator. In one aspect, the device may include a vacuum source that may help facilitate fluid flow into the opening of the device and/or may help facilitate fluid flow from the opening to a storage chamber. In one aspect, a device actuator may enable fluid communication between the opening and the vacuum source and the flow activator may be actuated after the enablement of fluid communication. | 03-28-2013 |
Simon G. James, Le Plessis-Robins FR
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| 20120145392 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR WELL COMPLETIONS - Particulate polymeric materials may be added to a cement slurry to adjust the linear thermal-expansion coefficient of the set cement. The coefficient of the set cement is optimized by considering the linear thermal-expansion coefficient of the casing, as well as the mechanical properties of the formation rock. When placed in a subterranean well having at least one casing string, cement sheaths with optimal linear thermal-expansion coefficients may be subjected to lower compressive and tensile stresses during downhole-temperature changes. Such cement slurries are particularly advantageous in the context of thermal-recovery wells. | 06-14-2012 |
Simon G. James, Le Plessis-Robinson FR
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| 20090032252 | DEGRADABLE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING DEGRADING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CEMENTING IN WELLBORES - A temporary matrix is provided in treating a subterranean formation by providing a composition comprising a matrix forming material and a matrix degrading material. The matrix degrading material is capable of degrading the matrix after a period of time when subjected to existing or induced conditions of the subterranean formation. The composition is placed into a wellbore penetrating the subterranean formation. The composition is allowed to form a matrix within the wellbore, whereby the matrix at least one of significantly reduces the passage of fluid across or near the matrix or provides structural strength. A treatment operation is performed on the subterranean formation or wellbore and the degrading material is allowed to degrade the matrix. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100163237 | DEGRADABLE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING DEGRADING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CEMENTING IN WELLBORES - A temporary matrix is provided in treating a subterranean formation by providing a composition comprising a matrix forming material and a matrix degrading material. The matrix degrading material is capable of degrading the matrix after a period of time when subjected to existing or induced conditions of the subterranean formation. The composition is placed into a wellbore penetrating the subterranean formation. The composition is allowed to form a matrix within the wellbore, whereby the matrix at least one of significantly reduces the passage of fluid across or near the matrix or provides structural strength. A treatment operation is performed on the subterranean formation or wellbore and the degrading material is allowed to degrade the matrix. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20120018154 | METHODS FOR COMPLETING THERMAL-RECOVERY WELLS - Methods for completing a well involve the use of computational models to design cement systems that are appropriate for the anticipated well conditions. Data from laboratory tests and/or numerical simulations may be employed in the models. The cement systems are designed to have a higher Young's modulus than the surrounding formation. In addition, the cement systems contain chemical-expansion agents that cause a microannulus to be deliberately formed at the cement/casing interface prior to the application of heat. The microannulus disappears during application of heat, pressure or both owing to casing expansion. | 01-26-2012 |
Simon Gareth James, Le Plessis-Robinson FR
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| 20120175119 | Method for Servicing Subterranean Wells - The present invention provides means to seal voids and cracks in subterranean-formation rock that contains carbonate minerals, thereby minimizing or stopping fluid flow between the formation rock and the wellbore of a subterranean well. The methods comprise pumping a solution of one or more lattices that contain at least one carboxylated monomer down a well and allowing it to enter voids (e.g., pores, fractures, vugs and caverns) in the carbonate-containing formation, whereupon it reacts with divalent cations liberated by the carbonates and forms a gel. | 07-12-2012 |
Sunil James, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20120304647 | REVERSE-FLOW ANNULAR COMBUSTOR FOR REDUCED EMISSIONS - A combustor for a gas turbine engine is provided. The combustor includes an inner liner; an outer liner circumscribing the inner liner; and a combustor dome having a first edge coupled to the inner liner and a second edge coupled to the outer liner. The combustor dome forms a combustion chamber with the inner liner and the outer liner. The combustion chamber receives air flow through the inner and outer liners, and the combustor dome is configured to bifurcate the air flow at the combustor dome into a first stream directed to the inner liner and a second stream directed to the outer liner. | 12-06-2012 |
Tharappel C. James, Skerries IE
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| 20120308538 | PREVENTING SPOILAGE IN ALCOHOL FERMENTATIONS - The invention relates to the prevention of bacterial spoilage during fermentation. In particular it relates to the prevention of beer and wine spoilage, but also the spoilage of bioethanol or biogas. This is accomplished by modifying the fermentation yeast to produce an antimicrobial peptide known as a defensin. One such defensin is the human β-defensin-3 (HBD-3) although many others can be used. | 12-06-2012 |
Theodore Richard James, Cork IE
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| 20080300263 | Pyrazolo [1,5-a] pyrimidine compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them - The present invention relates to certain pyrazolo[1,5a]pyrimidine compounds, to processes for their preparation, compositions comprising them and methods of using them. The compounds are useful in the treatment of cancer. Novel screening methods are also provided. | 12-04-2008 |
Thomas Benjamin James, Moultrie, GA US
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| 20120247066 | ICE BAGGING APPARATUS AND METHODS - An ice vending apparatus adapted to remove moisture from ice pieces during dispensing, which apparatus includes a ramp having a lower lip and being adapted to transfer a quantity of ice pieces from a holding vessel to a container; and a channel having an upwardly facing opening that is in operative association with the ramp and arranged so that moisture is adapted to flow around the lower lip of the ramp into the channel while excluding the ice pieces so as to separate at least a portion of the moisture from the ice pieces as the ice pieces are transferred to the container. Methods of providing ice pieces, particularly with reduction of associated moisture to a consumer, are also described. | 10-04-2012 |
Timothy Andrew James, Harrow GB
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| 20130031957 | DETECTOR DEVICES - A detector includes a component having a surface. The surface includes, or is at least partially coated with, a contaminant-resistant or self-cleaning material. This allows the detector to remain clean without manual cleaning. | 02-07-2013 |
Timothy W. James, Olathe, KS US
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| 20120140933 | AIRCRAFT AUDIO PANEL - An aircraft audio panel includes a plurality of audio inputs each configured for receiving audio communications from an audio source; a plurality of audio outputs each configured for outputting the audio communications to audio equipment in the aircraft; selecting circuitry for selecting the audio communications between the audio inputs and the audio outputs; a single selector for permitting selection of one of the audio inputs or audio outputs for adjustment; and a single audio controller for permitting adjustment of an audio characteristic of the selected audio input or audio output. The audio panel may also include an audio characteristic indicator for indicating an audio characteristic of the selected audio input or audio output. The selecting circuitry may also implement a routing mode in which a user may first initiate the routing mode, then select one of the audio inputs for routing, and then select any one of the audio outputs for receiving audio communications from the selected audio input. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120140934 | AIRCRAFT AUDIO PANEL ROUTING - An aircraft audio panel includes a plurality of audio inputs each configured for receiving audio communications from an audio source; a plurality of audio outputs each configured for outputting the audio communications to audio equipment in the aircraft; selecting circuitry for selecting the audio communications between the audio inputs and the audio outputs; a single selector for permitting selection of one of the audio inputs or audio outputs for adjustment; and a single audio controller for permitting adjustment of an audio characteristic of the selected audio input or audio output. The audio panel may also include an audio characteristic indicator for indicating an audio characteristic of the selected audio input or audio output. The selecting circuitry may also implement a routing mode in which a user may first initiate the routing mode, then select one of the audio inputs for routing, and then select any one of the audio outputs for receiving audio communications from the selected audio input. | 06-07-2012 |
Tony James, Radstock GB
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| 20130059394 | INDICATOR SYSTEM FOR FIBRE OPTIC SENSOR - The invention provides an optical sensor, e.g a fibre optic sensor, for determining the presence or amount of an analyte in a medium, the sensor having an indicator provided in the form of a fluid. In one aspect, the sensor contains either a solution of the indicator itself, or a solution of a support material which is bonded to the indicator. Dendrimers are examples of suitable support materials. | 03-07-2013 |
Tony David James, Bath GB
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| 20120097540 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR RESOLVING POLYHYDRIC SPECIES BY ELECTROPHORESIS - Materials and methods employing a polymerisable boronic acid species and a polymerisable linker are disclosed for making gels for resolving polyhydric species present in a sample by electrophoresis. The electrophoresis gels are capable of improving the effective separation of polyhydric species, especially those that show similar mobilities in standard electrophoresis or fluorophore-assisted carbohydrate electrophoresis (FACE). The use of template molecules in the reaction to form the electrophoresis gel with the boronic acid species and the polymerisable linker, so that the template molecule becomes incorporated into the electrophoresis gel, is also disclosed. The template molecule provides cavities in the electrophoresis gel that are generally complementary to the template molecule and which are adapted to reversibly interact with one or more of the polyhydric species present in the sample that have structures similar to the template molecule. | 04-26-2012 |
Vaishali James, Thiruvanmiyur IN
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| 20120316928 | CUSTOMER INTERACTION MANAGEMENT BLUEPRINT - The various embodiments of the present invention provide a Customer Interaction Management (CIM) blueprint methodology to assess the maturity of contact management in an organization and determine a series of measures in form of business and technology design blueprints to take the contact management to a desired position as per brand and business needs. The method of providing a CIM blueprint process includes assessing the current position of the customer interaction management, analyzing the gaps between the current and ideal states of the customer interaction management, advising a suitable blueprint to cover the gaps and assisting in the implementation of the blueprint to the customer interaction management. The customer interaction management blueprint cascades customer interaction management decisions using a plurality of decision making layers comprising brand layer business layer, financial-functional layer, operational layer and technology layer. | 12-13-2012 |
Wesley E. James, Waterloo, IA US
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| 20130029887 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING GREASE - A process and corresponding apparatus and system for use in preparing soaps from fatty acid containing oil compositions, and in turn, for preparing greases by the use of such soaps in combination with one or more base oils. | 01-31-2013 |