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Jason A. Birdsell, Wayne, PA US
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| 20100205015 | ACCOUNT LEVEL PARTICIPATION FOR UNDERWRITING COMPONENTS - An account management system has been developed that enables customer or client-related information to be stored, viewed and manipulated in a manner that reflects the relationship among different customers. The account management system includes an account data structure that defines accounts and relates customers to accounts so that the accounts include a group of related customers. In addition, a method of managing an underwriting account for an insurance policy has been developed. In particular, a method comprises the steps of establishing a plurality of participants; assigning each participant of the plurality of participants to an account; establishing business rules at an account level; and providing an underwriting decision for an account based upon the business rules. | 08-12-2010 |
Jason A. Cange, North Aurora, IL US
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| 20110022751 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN IMPROVED MOTOR CONTROL CENTER - Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for operating a motor control center. The invention includes determining a hardware configuration of functional modules within a motor control center; downloading the hardware configuration to a programmable logic controller; configuring a program to run on the programmable logic controller based on the hardware configuration; and executing the program. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. | 01-27-2011 |
Jason A. Dearien, Moscow, ID US
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| 20120005326 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE DEVICE MANAGEMENT - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for remote device management. According to various embodiments, a local intelligent electronic device (IED) may be in communication with a remote IED via a limited bandwidth communication link, such as a serial link. The limited bandwidth communication link may not support traditional remote management interfaces. According to one embodiment, a local IED may present an operator with a management interface for a remote IED by rendering locally stored templates. The local IED may render the locally stored templates using sparse data obtained from the remote IED. According to various embodiments, the management interface may be a web client interface and/or an HTML interface. The bandwidth required to present a remote management interface may be significantly reduced by rendering locally stored templates rather than requesting an entire management interface from the remote IED. According to various embodiments, an IED may comprise an encryption transceiver. | 01-05-2012 |
Jason A. Degaetano, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20100024958 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REWORKING COMPOSITES - The present application is directed to methods of preparing a wet composite patch for use in various applications, such as, for example, reworking a composite part of an aircraft. The method comprises heating the composite patch to a temperature that causes resin containing gaseous components to flow from the patch through a flow path. The gaseous components are vented from the resin while restricting the flow of resin from the composite patch by restricting the flow of resin through the flow path. Systems for performing the methods of the present application are also disclosed. | 02-04-2010 |
Jason A. Deverman, Tremont, IL US
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| 20080301068 | Process for logistics management - A system and method are provided for servicing back orders and replenishing stock in order to provide high service level while preventing overstocking of material. Goods are produced at a first location and a certain number of the goods is required at a second location at a certain time. A number of goods may be required in general, but a smaller number of goods may be urgently needed. The entire delivery may be split between different modes of transport according to a low priority category and a high priority category. The system and method may include a tool to effectively manage when to split replenishment material transfers from the first location to at least one second location into first and second modes of transport. The system and method also may allow transfer orders to cover back order needs at a second location regardless of inventory available at a first location. | 12-04-2008 |
Jason A. Domer, Hillsboro, OR US
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| 20110167416 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR A HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY DECOMPOSE A PROGRAM TO MULTIPLE PARALLEL THREADS - Systems, apparatuses, and methods for a hardware and software system to automatically decompose a program into multiple parallel threads are described. In some embodiments, the systems and apparatuses execute a method of original code decomposition and/or generated thread execution. | 07-07-2011 |
Jason A. Galdonik, Hanover, MN US
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| 20090326575 | Embolic protection during percutaneous heart valve replacement and similar procedures - Various devices are described to provide filtering of flow from the aorta to the left carotid artery and the right carotid artery. The filters can be brought into a desired position through one or more peripheral arteries. A single filter device can provide the desired filtering or a plurality of devices can be used. In particular a single filter device can span between the brachiocephalic artery and the left carotid artery. These filter devices can be used effectively to capture emboli generated during procedures on the heart so that emboli do not travel to the patient's brain where the emboli can cause a stroke or other adverse event. In particular, these filters can be used during percutaneous procedures on the heart, such as endovascular heart valve replacement. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100010476 | Fiber based medical devices and aspiration catheters - Systems for less invasive medical procedures comprise a filter device mounted on an integrated guiding structure and an aspiration catheter. These components can be used together or separately, and the system can be used with other medical devices that are designed for less invasive procedures, such as procedures in a patient's vasculature. The filter device can involve improved torque coupling with a torque coupler associated with a resilient member that correspondingly also provides increased flexibility relative to an overtube that forms a tube for the remaining portions of the device. An actuation tool for the filter device used a systematic loading procedure for proper loading of the corewire and overtube into the actuation tool. A fiber cartridge comprises fibers loaded as a bundle into the cartridge for delivery with the ends of the fibers respectively bonded to radiopaque markers that can be visualized to come together when the filter is properly deployed. The aspiration catheter generally has a rapid exchange format. The catheter can have a radiopaque band that is held in place under metal wire embedded within the polymer forming the tube of the catheter. In some embodiments, the aspiration catheter has a small diameter distal portion that can access into small diameter vessels in which the distal portion has a smaller average diameter than the remaining tube of the catheter. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110230859 | ASPIRATION CATHETERS FOR THROMBUS REMOVAL - Systems for less invasive medical procedures comprise a filter device mounted on an integrated guiding structure and an aspiration catheter. These components can be used together or separately, and the system can be used with other medical devices that are designed for less invasive procedures, such as procedures in a patient's vasculature. The filter device can involve improved torque coupling with a torque coupler associated with a resilient member that correspondingly also provides increased flexibility relative to an overtube that forms a tube for the remaining portions of the device. An actuation tool for the filter device used a systematic loading procedure for proper loading of the corewire and overtube into the actuation tool. A fiber cartridge comprises fibers loaded as a bundle into the cartridge for delivery with the ends of the fibers respectively bonded to radiopaque markers that can be visualized to come together when the filter is properly deployed. The aspiration catheter generally has a rapid exchange format. The catheter can have a radiopaque band that is held in place under metal wire embedded within the polymer forming the tube of the catheter. In some embodiments, the aspiration catheter has a small diameter distal portion that can access into small diameter vessels in which the distal portion has a smaller average diameter than the remaining tube of the catheter. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110251629 | EMBOLECTOMY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE CONDITION - Clot engagement element comprising bundle of unwoven fibers can be assembled to form an acute stroke treatment device. The device has the capability of forming a three dimensional filtration matrix comprising effective pores with a distribution of sizes. The bundle of fiber design allows the device to be effectively delivered into circuitous cerebral arteries to remove clot that causes stroke. The fiber bundle based filtration matrix offers the advantages of conforming to the changing inner perimeter of a blood vessel during a clot removal process and thus the capability to effectively retain and remove a clot in the vessel. The filtration matrix offers the additional advantage to trap any break-off of the clot during the removal process. A plurality of fiber bundles can be combined to form an effective clot engagement element. Supplemental engagement structure as well as mechanical treatment structure can be integrated into the stroke treatment device. The deployment of the fiber based elements can be facilitated by actuation tool. Aspiration can be employed during the clot removal process. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110313445 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION DURING PERCUTANEOUS HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SIMILAR PROCEDURES - Various devices are described to provide filtering of flow from the aorta to the left carotid artery and the right carotid artery. The filters can be brought into a desired position through one or more peripheral arteries. A single filter device can provide the desired filtering or a plurality of devices can be used. In particular a single filter device can span between the brachiocephalic artery and the left carotid artery. These filter devices can be used effectively to capture emboli generated during procedures on the heart so that emboli do not travel to the patient's brain where the emboli can cause a stroke or other adverse event. In particular, these filters can be used during percutaneous procedures on the heart, such as endovascular heart valve replacement. | 12-22-2011 |
Jason A. Hardi, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20110061605 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANIMAL CONTAINMENT, TRAINING, AND TRACKING - Systems for containing, training, and tracking pets utilize electronic pet tags or collars, including IR reception and two-way RF communication. An aimable IR directional zone defining unit includes selectable different modes of operation relative to a pet collar or tag. A RF base station arranged to communicate with an pet collar or tar includes is arranged to automatically communicate with at least one terminal responsive to a receipt of a RF signal indicative of at least one of: condition of the pet, behavior of the pet, and proximity of the pet to the base station. The base station may further generate a user-perceptible alarm signal. A handheld remote controller adapted to communicate with the electronic pet collar or tag includes memory for digital media files, and an audio output element to deliver audible pet training instructions from the memory element. | 03-17-2011 |
Jason A. Hilbourne, Portland, OR US
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| 20120092822 | WEARABLE COMPUTING MODULE - In an example embodiment, a computing module includes a case, an optical display subsystem coupled to the case, a circuit element assembly, a power cell and an interface connector. The case includes a bottom portion and multiple lateral sidewalls. The case defines an enclosure. The circuit element assembly is positioned within the enclosure and is coupled to the optical display subsystem. The power cell is coupled to the circuit element assembly. The interface connector is defined in the case and includes multiple side openings, multiple bottom openings and multiple connector pads. The side openings are defined in at least one of the lateral sidewalls. The bottom openings are defined in the bottom portion of the case. The connector pads include multiple side pads coupled to the case and in communication with the side openings and multiple bottom pads coupled to the case and in communication with the bottom openings. | 04-19-2012 |
Jason A. Hradecky, The Woodlands, TX US
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| 20110030944 | JARRING TOOL WITH MICRO ADJUSTMENT - A jarring tool is disclosed. The tool has a segment of sub housing containing an upper stop proximate a first end thereof. An outer latch piece is connected to an upper end of the lower shaft inside the sub housing, and an upper shaft passes through the stop and connects on a first end thereof to an inner latch piece. A cap is on a second end of the upper shaft retaining a washer stack against the upper stop. A retainer is inside the sub housing and has an first piece providing a restraining region and an open region and a second piece attached to the sub housing. The retainer retains the inner and outer latch pieces in a latched position in the restraining region until the latch pieces are displaced toward the second end of the sub housing through the retainer to the open region as a result of a tensile force on the outer latch piece. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110132597 | DOWNHOLE JARRING TOOL - A tool having a first lower sub end, a second upper sub end, and an extensible joint connecting the first and second sub ends is disclosed. The joint has a first inner latch piece connected to the lower sub end, and a second outer latch piece connected to the upper sub end, and a stationary restraining collar. The joint, in a latched position, has the outer latch piece latched to the inner latch piece and the inner and outer latch pieces restrained from unlatching by the restraining collar. The joint, under tensile force, unlatches into an unlatched position by the inner latch piece pulling the outer latch piece through the restraining collar into a position where the inner and outer latch pieces are free to separate. An impact force is generated from the tensile force when the joint unlatches and reaches a maximum extension. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132598 | DOWNHOLE JARRING TOOL WITH REDUCED WEAR LATCH - A jarring tool having an extensible joint connecting first and second sub ends is disclosed. A first inner latch piece connects to the upper sub end, and a second outer latch piece connects to the lower sub end. The joint, in a latched position, has the outer latch piece latched to the inner latch piece and the inner and outer latch pieces restrained from unlatching by a stationary restraining collar. Under tensile force the joint unlatches into an unlatched position by the outer latch piece pulling the inner latch piece through the restraining collar into a position where the inner and outer latch pieces are free to separate. An impact force is generated from the tensile force when the joint unlatches and reaches a maximum extension. | 06-09-2011 |
Jason A. Janesky, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20090121266 | METHODS AND STRUCTURES FOR EXCHANGE-COUPLED MAGNETIC MULTI-LAYER STRUCTURE WITH IMPROVED OPERATING TEMPERATURE BEHAVIOR - Exchange-coupled magnetic multilayer structures for use with toggle MRAM devices and the like include a tunnel barrier layer ( | 05-14-2009 |
Jason A. Janet, Durham, NC US
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| 20100268376 | Automated article dispensation mechanism - Disclosed is a system for collecting, sorting, counting and consolidating an unorganized pool of solid or semi-solid articles such as pills for dispensation. Specifically, the articles are extracted from inside a bin using attraction points on a transport substrate and sorted into containers in finite quantities. The system consists of several components, preferably including a torque source, a counter and a vacuum source, which are uniquely integrated onto a single end-effector to reduce cost and redundancy by servicing several bins. Further, the system presents a method of attracting and carrying pills using negative vacuum pressure, gravity and centrifugal force. This centrifugal force holds articles to the local attraction points and is provided by the spinning of the transport substrate. Pills are collected from the bin or plenum at the local attraction points, counted, cleaved from the local attraction points and guided to a container or vial. | 10-21-2010 |
Jason A. Jegge, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090216260 | INTERLOCKING HANDLE - Described herein are interlocking surgical tools (e.g., trocars, cannula, etc.) that form a composite surgical device having a handle and a finger grip region that are separate, when the component portions are interlocked. In particular, these tools are configured so that the separate handle and finger grip regions are perpendicular to each other. This arrangement may provide benefits in manipulating these devices. | 08-27-2009 |
Jason A. Jones, Oxnard, CA US
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| 20090279560 | Adaptive Rate Control - Techniques are given for determining the data transmission or sending rates in a router or switch of two or more input queues in one or more input ports sharing an output port, which may optionally include an output queue. The output port receives desired or requested data from each input queue sharing the output port. The output port analyzes this data and sends feedback to each input port so that, if needed, the input port can adjust its transmission or sending rate. | 11-12-2009 |
Jason A. Kahlhamer, Inver Grove Heights, MN US
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| 20120037185 | OPTIMIZATION OF DISH MACHINE PARAMETERS - A dish machine includes optimized dish machine operating parameters that may result in increased energy efficiency and reduced utility costs. The operating parameters may include one or more of a wash water temperature, a rinse water temperature, and/or a rinse flow rate. In some examples, the optimized parameters may include a wash water temperature in the range of 160° F. to 164.5° F., a rinse water temperature in the range of 182° F. and 211° F., and a rinse flow rate in the range of 0.4 gal/rack and of 0.66 gal/rack. | 02-16-2012 |
Jason A. Keenaghan, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20110154368 | RECURSIVE LOCKING OF A THREAD-SHARED RESOURCE - A method for implementing process thread locking operations includes defining a lock structure having data fields that include a process thread identifier and a shared object identifier that uniquely identifies a shared object subject to lock operations. The method also includes using the lock structure to build a lock table. The lock table includes lock structures for each process thread in the process and is searchable in response to a request for a shared object from a calling thread. The method also includes determining a lock status of the shared object. The lock status indicates whether the shared object is currently locked by the calling process thread. In response to the lock status, the method includes obtaining a lock on the shared object when the request is for a lock, and releasing a lock on the shared object when the request is to unlock the shared object | 06-23-2011 |
Jason A. Kiesel, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20110217958 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPORTING CIVIC INCIDENTS OVER MOBILE DATA NETWORKS - The system is a computer-implemented method for transmitting information, photos, video and other media about a civic infrastructure problem from a mobile device to a designated control entity. The control entity can then transmit data related to the infrastructure problem to mobile and other devices associated with the system that are within the geographic location of the infrastructure problem. | 09-08-2011 |
Jason A. Kilar, Santa Monica, CA US
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| 20120072272 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SAVING OR BOOKMARKING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR LATER VIEWING - A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to save advertisements for later viewing. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120072286 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A USER-EDITABLE PLAYLIST OF ADVERTISEMENTS - A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to access, define, edit, and control a playlist of advertisements that may be played with selected media programs, a playlist of media programs, or all media programs played to the user. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120110615 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERMITTING USER INTERRUPTION OF AN ADVERTISEMENT AND THE SUBSTITUTION OF ALTERNATE ADVERTISEMENT VERSION - A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to interrupt the playback of the advertisement and continue with the playback of the media program with no further advertisements, or to interrupt the playback of the advertisement to substitute a different version of the advertisement. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120110616 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING USER CONTROL OF ADVERTISING BREAKS ASSOCIATED WITH A MEDIA PROGRAM - A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for presenting an advertisement for playback in conjunction with a streamed media program are described. The method permits the user to control advertising breaks and in particular, the timing of advertising breaks associated with the media program. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120110618 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING DIRECTED ADVERTISING BASED ON USER PREFERENCES - A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to control the presentation of advertisements. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120110619 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING USER INFORMATION TO IMPROVE ADVERTISING EXPERIENCE - A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to manage the provision of user information such as surveys and advertisement feedback to the media program provider to improve the advertising experience. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120110620 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USER SELECTION OF ADVERTISING COMBINATIONS - A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for providing advertisements with a media program transmitted to a user device are described. The method permits the user to control the presentation of advertisements to select prefacing advertisements in lieu of more time consuming or more numerous intervening advertisements presented during the media program. | 05-03-2012 |
Jason A. Ksiazk, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20080210710 | Aerosol actuator - An improved actuator is disclosed for actuating an aerosol valve for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container. The improved actuator comprises a base for mounting to the aerosol container. A unitary actuator button supports a nozzle extending between the aerosol valve and a terminal orifice. The actuator button is rotatable about the base between a locked rotational position and an unlocked rotational position. The unitary actuator button is movable for pivoting the nozzle button to actuate the aerosol valve for dispensing aerosol product from the terminal orifice when the actuator button is in the unlocked rotational position. The unitary actuator button is inhibited from pivoting the nozzle button when the actuator button is rotated into the locked rotational position. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090050650 | Lockable dispenser - A dispenser is provided for use with an associated container having pressurized contents. The dispenser includes a base configured for fitment on the associated container, and an actuator snap-fit to the base for limited, relative rotation with respect thereto. The base of the dispenser includes a nozzle joined in fluid communication with a valve stem of an associated dispensing valve fitted to the container, such that deflection of the nozzle permits dispensing of the pressurized contents of the container therethrough. The actuator cooperates with the nozzle of the base to permit selective movement of the nozzle for convenient dispensing of the container contents. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110006083 | Dispensing actuator with flip-open lid - A dispensing actuator for use on a container having pressurized contents is configured for convenient one-handed manipulation and use by consumers. The dispensing actuator includes a hingedly moveable flip-open lid, and a laterally moveable opening element, which can be manipulated so that the opening element cooperates with the lid to move the lid from a closed position to an opened position. The present dispensing actuator further includes an inner, downwardly deflectable actuating element, operatively connected with a dispensing valve of the associated container. Resilient, downward deflection of the actuating element, after opening of the dispensing actuator lid, permits the contents of the container to be conveniently dispensed. In one embodiment, the contents of the container are dispensed generally laterally of the dispensing actuator, while in alternate embodiments, the container's contents are dispensed generally upwardly, through the actuating element of the dispensing actuator. | 01-13-2011 |
Jason A. Lagona, Richmond, VA US
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| 20090282731 | FUEL ADDITIVES TO MAINTAIN OPTIMUM INJECTOR PERFORMANCE - A diesel fuel, diesel fuel additive concentrate and method for improving the performance of fuel injectors for a diesel engine are provided. The diesel fuel includes a major amount of middle distillate fuel; and a reaction product of a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride and an amine compound or salt. The amine compound has the formula | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100037514 | FUEL ADDITIVES TO MAINTAIN OPTIMUM INJECTOR PERFORMANCE - A diesel fuel, diesel fuel additive concentrate and method for improving the performance of fuel injectors for a diesel engine are provided. The diesel fuel includes a major amount of middle distillate fuel; and a reaction product of a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride and an amine compound or salt. The amine compound has the formula | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100292113 | LUBRICANT FORMULATIONS AND METHODS - The embodiments described herein relate to particular formulations and methods that may provide improved fuel economy characteristics for an engine lubricant. The compositions and methods include a (a) a base oil; (b) a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate compound; and (c) a hydrocarbon soluble metal compound. The hydrocarbon soluble metal compound is devoid of phosphorus and sulfur atoms and the metal is selected from the group consisting essentially of selected from the group consisting essentially of cobalt, nickel, zinc, zirconium, manganese, vanadium, scandium, yttrium, tungsten, gold, platinum, and iron. A weight ratio of total metal in the lubricant composition from the zinc dialkyl-dithiophosphate compound and the hydrocarbon soluble metal compound to phosphorus in the lubricant composition ranges from greater than about 1.5 to 1 to about 15 to 1. | 11-18-2010 |
Jason A. Lisy, Mentor, OH US
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| 20110160776 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BODY TISSUE FIXATION - A body tissue fixation apparatus includes a plate having oppositely disposed outer and tissue-contacting surfaces, and at least one fixation hole extending between the outer and tissue-contacting surfaces along a longitudinal axis. The fixation hole is defined in part by an inner hole surface having at least one serration. The plate is adapted for affixation to at least one body tissue member. At least one fixation device of the body tissue fixation apparatus has a shank and a head portion, the shank being insertable through the fixation hole in the plate to affix the plate to the body tissue member upon rotation of the head portion. At least one deformable member is connected to the head portion, the deformable member extending laterally in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and being adapted to deflect to engage with at least one serration formed on the inner hole surface. Engagement between the deformable member and the serration helps to prevent displacement of the fixation device within the fixation hole. A method for using the body tissue fixation apparatus is also described. | 06-30-2011 |
Jason A. Lupienski, Pittsford, NY US
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| 20120105005 | BATTERY SECTION/MODULE AUTOMATIC CELL BALANCER REPAIR TOOL - A portable cell balancing repair tool for correcting cell-to-cell voltage imbalances. The tool defines a voltage set-point that identifies a desired voltage that the cells will be charged to for the cell-to-cell voltage balancing. The tool selects a cell to be balanced, measures the voltage of the selected cell and determines if the measured voltage is less than the voltage set-point. The tool charges the selected cell with a charging current for a predetermined period of time, and then determines if the voltage of the selected cell is greater than the voltage set-point after the time expires. The tool continues charging the selected cell at the charging current if the measured voltage is not greater than the voltage set-point, and determines if the charging current was at the minimum charging current if the measured voltage of the selected cell is greater than the voltage set-point. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120105071 | BATTERY TESTING DYNAMIC DELTA VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT - A method of evaluating battery packs is described. The method includes measuring a cell open voltage for each battery cell group in a section of battery cells; measuring a voltage under charge, or a voltage under load, or both, at a predetermined time interval for each battery cell group in the section of battery cells; determining the magnitude of the difference between the open cell voltage and the voltage under charge, or the voltage under load, or both, for each battery cell group in the section of battery cells by subtracting the voltage under charge from the cell open voltage, or subtracting the voltage under load from the cell open voltage, or both; and determining if the magnitude of the difference between the open cell voltage and the voltage under charge, or the voltage under load, or both, for each battery cell group in the section of battery cells exceeds a predetermined level. | 05-03-2012 |
Jason A. Maltzen, Austin, TX US
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| 20080220873 | Distributed network architecture for introducing dynamic content into a synthetic environment - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to computer-based simulations and synthetic environment generation, and more particularly, to a system, a computer-readable medium, a method and an apparatus for generating synthetic environments in a distributed architecture to, among other things, introduce dynamic content. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080287192 | Distributed network architecture for introducing dynamic content into a synthetic environment - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to computer-based simulations and synthetic environment generation, and more particularly, to a system, a computer-readable medium, a method and an apparatus for generating synthetic environments in a distributed architecture to, among other things, introduce dynamic content. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080287193 | Distributed network architecture for introducing dynamic content into a synthetic environment - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to computer-based simulations and synthetic environment generation, and more particularly, to a system, a computer-readable medium, a method and an apparatus for generating synthetic environments in a distributed architecture to, among other things, introduce dynamic content. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080287194 | Distributed network architecture for introducing dynamic content into a synthetic environment - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to computer-based simulations and synthetic environment generation, and more particularly, to a system, a computer-readable medium, a method and an apparatus for generating synthetic environments in a distributed architecture to, among other things, introduce dynamic content. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080287195 | Distributed network architecture for introducing dynamic content into a synthetic environment - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to computer-based simulations and synthetic environment generation, and more particularly, to a system, a computer-readable medium, a method and an apparatus for generating synthetic environments in a distributed architecture to, among other things, introduce dynamic content. | 11-20-2008 |
Jason A. Mastry, Sanford, FL US
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| 20100155483 | BARCODE READING STATION - A barcode reading station which mounts a barcode reader for reading a barcode on a barcode carrier, such as a document or electronic device which displays the barcode. The barcode reading station includes a holster for a barcode reader, the barcode reader producing a scan volume, a barcode reading table for identifying a target location for barcode reading, and a mirror for deflecting the scan volume of the barcode reader towards the barcode reading table. | 06-24-2010 |
Jason A. Mastry, Cumming, GA US
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| 20110130873 | SELF-SERVICE KIOSK WITH MULTIPLE SECURE SERVICE AREAS - A self-service kiosk apparatus is presented that has a plurality of secure service areas. Access to the plurality of secure service areas and the components of the kiosk system contained within each area is controlled. Authorization to access each secure service area is based on a person's level of training and security level. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110147400 | ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA RENTAL AND RETURN SYSTEM AND A REMOVABLE STORAGE BIN THEREFOR - An entertainment media rental and return system comprises a rental terminal at which a customer can either rent entertainment media or return entertainment media which has been previously rented from the rental terminal, a return terminal at which a customer can only return entertainment media which has been previously rented from the rental terminal, and a removable storage bin interchangeable between the terminals and arranged to (i) receive entertainment media which has been returned by a customer at the return terminal when the bin is installed in the return terminal, (ii) receive entertainment media which has been returned by a customer at the rental terminal when the bin is installed in the rental terminal, and (iii) provide entertainment media which is available to be rented to a customer at the rental terminal when the bin is installed in the rental terminal. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110147446 | DEDICATED SELF-SERVICE RETURN TERMINAL AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DEDICATED SELF-SERVICE RETURN TERMINAL FOR RECEIVING RETURNED MEDIA ON WHICH ENTERTAINMENT DATA IS STORED - A dedicated self-service return terminal is provided for receiving returned media on which entertainment data is stored. The dedicated self-service return terminal comprises a reader arranged to read data associated with returned media on which entertainment data is stored, a media transporter mechanism having a media return slot for receiving returned media, a shutter mechanism having a shutter door movable between an open position which allows returned media to be inserted through the media return slot and a closed position which blocks the media return slot and prevents returned media from being inserted through the media return slot, and a controller arranged to (i) move the shutter door to the open position to allow returned media to be inserted through the media return slot when a determination is made that returned media is being returned to the correct location based upon data read from returned media, and (ii) maintain the shutter door in the closed position to prevent returned media from being inserted through the media return slot when a determination is made that returned media is not being returned to the correct location based upon data read from returned media. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110153060 | DEDICATED SELF-SERVICE RETURN TERMINAL AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DEDICATED SELF-SERVICE RETURN TERMINAL FOR RECEIVING RETURNED MEDIA ON WHICH ENTERTAINMENT DATA IS STORED - A dedicated self-service return terminal is provided for receiving returned media on which entertainment data is stored. The dedicated self-service return terminal comprises a media transporter having a media return slot through which returned media can be received from a customer returning the media, a removable media storage bin for storing returned media which has been received through the slot, a container having a chamber in which the media storage bin is installed when the media storage bin is in use, a sliding mechanism arranged to support the container for vertical sliding movement between a top position in which the media storage bin can receive returned media received through the slot and a bottom position in which the media storage bin can be removed from the container, and a controller arranged to control the sliding mechanism to effect movement of the container between the top and bottom positions during operation of the dedicated self-service return terminal. | 06-23-2011 |
Jason A. Mazzetta, Santa Barbara, CA US
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| 20090236548 | Fused test source - A test source that combines infrared energy and visible light to produce a uniform output of energy in the visible and infrared spectra is disclosed. The test source includes an infrared energy source and a visible light source. The infrared energy source has a white coating thereon. The visible light source emits visible light onto the infrared light source, which generates a combination of infrared energy and visible light outwardly into the surrounding atmosphere. | 09-24-2009 |
Jason A. Mirabito, Andover, MA US
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| 20120065551 | System and Methods of Tissue Microablation Using Fractional Treatment Patterns - An apparatus for treating tissue includes a first energy application device to direct energy at tissue of a patient to cause at least one channel to be formed and a controller to control application of energy from the first energy application device to form the at least one channel. The at least one channel may be in the shape of a spiral-like shape or may be in a flower-like shape. Mechanisms are provided to help open channels formed in the human skin structure. A second energy application source may be used to maintain the channel open after formation. The controller may cause the first energy application device to form a plurality of channels of varying depth, width and distribution over the human skin surface. The apparatus to control the application of energy may be operated using a foot-activated pedal. | 03-15-2012 |
Jason A. Nophsker, Durham, CT US
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| 20110008018 | FOOTAGE REPORTING - Footage used in an aired show by a broadcaster, broadcasting network or similar entity can be more easily tracked and reported to rights holders. An electronic cutsheet can be created for a video package. The electronic cutsheet includes information identifying one or more footage items included in the video package and any rights holders associated with the footage item. Using the cutsheets, a number of playlists can be created or otherwise provided. Each playlist is associated with at least one video package. The playlist can then be associated with a show to indicate that the show has aired and thus that the playlist and its included packages have actually been used. A report can then be generated that indicates at least one rights holder and the number of instances in which a footage item associated with the indicated rights holder was included in an aired show. | 01-13-2011 |
Jason A. Ogroski, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20110314339 | SYSTEMS FOR AGILE ERROR DETERMINATION AND REPORTING AND METHODS THEREOF - According to one embodiment, a method for handling errors includes detecting that an error has occurred in a machine in a system, determining an error ID associated with the error, determining that the error should be reported to a host system for further analysis based on the error ID, determining that one or more actions should be taken by the system based on the error ID, and sending information corresponding to the error to the host system after it is determined that the error should be reported to the host system. In another embodiment, a system includes a processor and logic for performing the method. According to another embodiment, a computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium having computer readable code embodied therewith for performing the method. Other methods, systems, and computer program products are also described according to more embodiments. | 12-22-2011 |
Jason A. Osorn, Oakes, ND US
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| 20100059305 | SPLIT CHAINCASE WITH FIXED AXLES - A tool carrier, such as a compact loader, has a main frame formed as a transmission housing that is all welded construction. The transmission housing has drives from motors and drive shafts on each side of the transmission housing. The drives are in enclosed chain cases forming integral parts of the transmission housing. The drive shafts span the power drive cases and are supported on bearings on both ends. The drives in each of the power drive cases drive front and rear axles of the compact loader. Axle tubes also are welded in place on the transmission housing. The rear portions of the transmission housing have support arm castings supported in and closing the ends of the power drive cases. The support arm castings provide support for mounting lift arms for the compact loader. | 03-11-2010 |
Jason A. Papin, Charlottesville, VA US
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| 20120021439 | SERIAL MULTIPLE ANTIGEN COLOCALIZATION IN PARAFFIN-EMBEDDED TISSUE - The present invention provides a novel method called Sequential IMmunoPeroxidase Labeling and Erasing (SIMPLE) that enables the simultaneous visualization of at least five markers within a single tissue section. Utilizing the alcohol-soluble peroxidase substrate 3-amino-9-ethylcarbazole (AEC), combined with a rapid non-destructive method for antibody-antigen dissociation, the present application discloses the ability to erase the results of a single immunohistochemical stain while preserving tissue antigenicity for repeated rounds of labeling. The present invention also provides methods for visualizing multiple antigens simultaneously. | 01-26-2012 |
Jason A. Pasion, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100215171 | TRANSPORT PACKET DECRYPTION TESTING IN A CLIENT DEVICE - In a method for testing a transport packet decrypting module of a client device, a first decryption operation of the transport packet decrypting module is implemented on a test encrypted control word using a content decryption key ladder to derive a test control word, a second decryption operation of the transport packet decrypting module is implemented on one or more test transport packets using the test control word via a predetermined content decryption algorithm, the KIV is derived from the decrypted transport packets, and the derived KIV is compared with a value stored in the client device to verify whether the transport packet decrypting module of the client device is functioning properly. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110119739 | SECURE CONSUMER PROGRAMMING DEVICE - A method is provided for operating a consumer programming device that provisions consumer electronic devices. The method includes receiving over a communication link a first enable message that authorizes the consumer programming device to make available one or more resources which enable it to provide services to consumer electronic devices. Services are provided to consumer electronic devices up until all the resources have been exhausted. Additional consumer electronic devices are provided with services only if a second enable message is received over the communication link. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110258434 | ONLINE SECURE DEVICE PROVISIONING WITH UPDATED OFFLINE IDENTITY DATA GENERATION AND OFFLINE DEVICE BINDING - A system for generating new identity data for network-enabled devices includes a whitelist reader configured to extract attributes from a whitelist. The whitelist includes, for each device specified in the whitelist, a previously assigned identifier of the first type. The previously assigned identifiers of the first type are linked to identity data previously provisioned in each of the respective devices. A data retrieval module is configured to receive the identifiers of the first type from the whitelist reader and, based on each of the identifiers, retrieve each of the previously provisioned identity data records linked thereto. A new data generation module is configured to (i) obtain a cryptographic key associated with the identity data previously provisioned in the devices specified on the whitelist and the corresponding identifiers of the first type, (ii) generate new identity data records each linked to a new identifier and (iii) encrypt each of the new identity data records with one of the cryptographic keys and link each new identity data record to the identifier of the first type corresponding to each respective cryptographic key. A data output module is configured to load onto an external source the encrypted new identity data records along with their respective new identifiers and their respective previously assigned identifiers of the first type. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110258685 | ONLINE SECURE DEVICE PROVISIONING FRAMEWORK - A method for updating network-enabled devices with new identity data includes generating a plurality of new identity data records and loading the new identity data records onto an update server. A request is received at the update server for new identity data from at least one network-enabled device having a previously assigned identity linked to an identifier. The previously assigned identifier is linked to a new identifier that is linked to one of the new identity data records. One or more new identity data records are securely delivered to the network-enabled device. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120089839 | ONLINE SECURE DEVICE PROVISIONING WITH ONLINE DEVICE BINDING USING WHITELISTS - One or more servers are provided including a session manager, authentication module, authorization module, encryption module, database, and protocol handler. The session manager is configured to receive requests for new identity data from network-enabled devices. Each request is authenticated first by the update server via its authentication module by validating the signature of the request message as well as the certificate chain trusted by the update server. The authorization module is configured to determine if the network-enabled devices specified on a whitelist are authorized to be provisioned with new identity data. The database is configured to receive new identity records generated by an identity data generation system. Each of the new identity records includes a new identifier. The new identifier is not associated or linked to any previously assigned/used identifiers and identity data, thus all the new identity records are generated independently and then loaded to the update server. | 04-12-2012 |
Jason A. Penninger, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20120036638 | BED MOVEMENT CESSATION BASED ON IV PUMP ALARM - A bed for use with a patient coupled to a medical device via at least one patient care line is provided. The bed includes a frame including at least one movable patient support section and an actuator coupled to the movable patient support section. The actuator is operable to move the movable patient support section. The bed also includes control circuitry that is coupled to the actuator to command operation of the actuator. The control circuitry ceases operation of the actuator in response to receiving a signal indicative of an unwanted condition of the at least one patient care line. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120073054 | HOSPITAL BED WITH CHAIR LOCKOUT - A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress support deck coupled to the frame. The mattress support deck is movable between a horizontal position to support a patient in a lying position and a chair egress position to support the patient in a sitting position. The patient support apparatus has at least one actuator coupled to the mattress support deck and operable to move the mattress support deck between the horizontal position and the chair egress position. Control circuitry is coupled to the at least one actuator and is operable to command operation of the at least one actuator. In response to the control circuitry receiving a chair lockout signal, the at least one actuator is prevented from being operated to move the mattress support deck into the chair egress position. | 03-29-2012 |
Jason A. Rebhahn, Rochester, MN US
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| 20110305495 | Multi-Dimensional Print Cutting Head - An apparatus and article for cutting print media associated with a printing process. A media cutting logic-controlled head is incorporated into printing hardware. The cutting head is provided with a plurality of cutting devices that may be implemented in the form of cutting pins. Control logic is provided to individually control an extension or actuation of each of the cutting devices. Multiple cutting devices may be simultaneously extended and retracted or activated and deactivated, to cut the media at multiple locations. The cutting head can be integrated with any of existing printers transforming a printer into a media cutting device capable of cutting two-dimensional complex shapes at the full line speed without requiring change in speed or reversal of the media at any point. | 12-15-2011 |
Jason A. Rechberg, Anaheim, CA US
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| 20110175508 | Drawer Slide Auto-Close Dampening System with Reset Feature - A drawer slide with an auto close dampening system with reset feature is disclosed. The drawer slide may incorporate a stationary slide member attached to a frame of the drawer and a pin in fixed relative position to a drawer box of the drawer. A carriage is attached to the stationary slide member and has an actuator that is releasably engageable with the pin. The actuator works in conjunction with the pin to automatically close the drawer box to the closed position. During malfunction, the actuator is drawn back to a retracted position so that the auto close mechanism no longer automatically closes the drawer box when the drawer box is traversed to the closed position. The actuator includes a ramp so that the pin may be pushed over the ramp and engage back with the actuator to reset the auto close mechanism. | 07-21-2011 |
Jason A. Schulist, Canton, MI US
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| 20090099887 | Method of undertaking and implementing a project using at least one concept, method or tool which integrates lean six sigma and sustainability concepts - A method of undertaking and implementing a project using at least one concept, method or tool which integrates Lean Six Sigma and Sustainability Concepts is provided. The method includes the steps of: a) collecting data regarding a project to be undertaken; b) analyzing the collected data to identify a problem associated with the project; c) defining a desired solution to the problem; and d) creating a plan of action based on the desired solution. At least one of steps a) through d) is performed utilizing at least one concept, method or tool which integrates Lean Six Sigma and financial and social and/or environmental sustainability concepts. The method also includes implementing the plan of action to obtain financial and social and/or environmental benefits. | 04-16-2009 |
Jason A. Sefcik, Orlando, FL US
Jason A. Smith, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20080200256 | Content Dependency Verification for a Gaming Machine - A system, apparatus and method for dependency verification of content distributed to a gaming machine is described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, over a network and into a gaming machine, data that includes a software component. The method also includes verifying that the gaming machine includes the version or the range of versions of a component, upon determining that the software component is dependent on a version or a range of versions of the component that is part of the gaming machine. | 08-21-2008 |
Jason A. Targoff, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100216079 | FUEL COMBUSTION - A system includes a first source containing a liquid fuel, a second source containing a gaseous fuel, and a combustion burner connected to the first and second sources and selectively in fluid communication with the liquid fuel and the gaseous fuel to receive the fuels. The burner is capable of switching between combustion of the liquid fuel and combustion of the gaseous fuel without modification to the burner or the system. | 08-26-2010 |
Jason A. Trachewski, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20110110352 | Method and System For Redundancy-Based Decoding of Voice Content in a Wireless LAN System - Aspects of a method and system for redundancy-based decoding of voice content in a wireless local area network (WLAN) system are provided. A WLAN receiver may determine whether a decoded portion of a received packet comprises voice content and may select a redundancy-based decoder to decode a remaining portion of the packet when voice content is detected. The redundancy-based decoder may be a Viterbi decoder. The redundancy-based decoder may be selected to decode a determined number of subsequent packets or to decode subsequent packets for a determined amount of time. After decoding the remaining portion of the packet and any subsequent packets, the WLAN receiver may select a standard Viterbi decoder to decode additional received packets. The WLAN receiver may generate at least one signal to select the redundancy-based decoder and the standard Viterbi decoder. | 05-12-2011 |
Jason A. Trachewsky, Irvine, CA US
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| 20090252085 | ROBUST WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A wireless communication system includes an access point and first and second stations. The first station transmits a first message that includes an address of a second station as a destination address and an address of the first station as a source address. The access point forwards the message including the address of the second station address as the destination address and the address of the first station as the source address. The second station receives the message from the first station during a first time interval and receives the first message from the access point during a second time interval. The second station processes the duplicate received message to produce inbound data. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090253377 | COMMUNICATION RESOURCE SHARING VIA MULTIPLE SYSTEMS - A method begins by monitoring a plurality of channels within a frequency spectrum for transmission patterns. For a given channel of the plurality of channels, the method continues by determining whether a transmission pattern exists and, when the transmission pattern exists, determining at least one likely communication protocol of a plurality of communication protocols based on at least a portion of the transmission pattern. The method continues by determining an idle time of the given channel based on the likely communication protocol. The method continues by transmitting a signal via the given channel during the idle time, wherein the signal is in accordance with a second communication protocol. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090253451 | ROBUST WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A wireless communication device includes a first receiver section and a second receiver section. The first receiver section receives a first probe signal from a first transceiver at time t | 10-08-2009 |
Jason A. Tye-Din, Collingwood AU
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| 20110293644 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF CELIAC DISEASE - The invention provides agents and vaccines for treating and diagnosing celiac disease. In particular, the present invention provides a combination of three peptides that are useful for treating and diagnosing celiac disease in a large proportion of patients. | 12-01-2011 |
Jason A. Warlikowski, Leominster, MA US
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| 20110035244 | Project Management System for Integrated Project Schedules - A simulation system and technique for simulating a project is described. The simulation system includes a work detail database having stored therein a plurality of attributes for the project, and a schedule generator coupled to receive information from the work detail database and having a push processor and a pull processor coupled thereto. The push and pull processors utilize different techniques/methodologies to establish dates and activities in a schedule produced by the schedule generator. | 02-10-2011 |
Jason A. Woolever, Rochester, IN US
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| 20110299943 | BLOWER CONTROLLER FOR PNEUMATIC CONVEYANCE OF GRANULAR MATERIALS - A system provides pneumatic conveyance of granular materials, for example, grain or other dry, loose commodities. They system conveys the commodity from a first piece of equipment, for example a grain dryer, to a second piece of equipment, for example, a grain bin. A variable speed blower motor is mounted to drive air through a transport pipe, and the blower motor speed is controlled by a processor and software to provide a desired pressure to efficiently move the commodity based on the rate of discharge into the transport pipe, while minimizing wasted energy or damage to the commodity that is often experienced when more than the required pressure is provided by a blower motor. Parameters used in determining the blower motor speed may include the gauge pressure measured in the transport pipe, the rate of discharge of commodity into the transport pipe, and the blower motor current or power. | 12-08-2011 |