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Jeffrey D. Abata, Liberty Township, OH US
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| 20100113637 | IRRADIATED POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING A NON-PHENOLIC STABILIZER - The present subject matter relates generally to polymer compositions, and more particularly to irradiated polymer compositions comprising at least one non-phenolic stabilizer. The present polymer compositions comprise an unexpected balance of properties after being subjected to irradiation treatments, including an unexpected combination of a lower melt flow rate ratio (MFR | 05-06-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Antman, Louisville, CO US
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| 20090215998 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HIGH-PRESSURE REFOLDING OF PROTEINS - Disclosed are devices for holding samples, particularly liquid samples, during high-pressure treatment. The devices enable a variety of functions, such as high-throughput screening of samples in multi-compartment device embodiments, and adjustment of solution conditions during high-pressure treatment. The devices are designed to maintain integrity during the high-pressure conditions, and are optionally substantially impermeable to oxygen. | 08-27-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Antos, Scituate, MA US
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| 20090046058 | SELF-CONTAINED, POCKET-SIZED PRESENTATION APPARATUS - A self-contained, pocket-sized presentation apparatus includes a USB drive having a housing, a memory, a processor, and protective cover. A user input device, wireless transmitter, and power source, are integrally disposed within the cover, the transmitter being operatively engaged with the input device and configured to selectively transmit wireless signals in response to selective user actuation of the input device. A wireless receiver is disposed within the housing of the USB drive, to receive and couple wireless signals from the transmitter to the USB drive. The USB drive is configured to receive the wireless signals from the wireless receiver, to selectively generate Page Up and Page Down instructions responsive thereto, and to send the Page Up and Page Down instructions via the USB plug. The memory is configured to contain computer readable program code therein, in the form of a presentation, and in the form of a portable presentation application. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090281897 | Capture and Storage of Broadcast Information for Enhanced Retrieval - A system and method is provided for enhancing retrieval of advertising content transmitted by radio and television broadcasters, includes a broadcast receiver to receive radio and television broadcasts from a plurality of distinct broadcasters, and to generate audio output corresponding thereto. A voice recognition module electronically captures and transcribes audio portions of the broadcasts, and a parsing module electronically parses the transcribed portions of the broadcasts to identify advertising content for various products and services embedded within the broadcasts, and to generate content descriptors. A content descriptor module captures the content descriptors generated by the parsing module and populates a database with the content descriptors. A website server hosts a website which enables a user to search the database by logging onto the site and inputting at least one of the content descriptors. A search response is generated which includes hyperlinks to URLs associated with the advertising content. | 11-12-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Carbeck, Belmont, MA US
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| 20110202016 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO POLYMER FOAMS - Systems and methods related to polymer foams are generally described. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for the preparation of polymer foams, and methods for using the polymer foams. The polymer foams can be applied to a body cavity and placed in contact with, for example, tissue, injured tissue, internal organs, etc. In some embodiments, the polymer foams can be formed within a body cavity (i.e., in situ foam formation). In addition, the foamed polymers may be capable of exerting a pressure on an internal surface of a body cavity and preventing or limiting movement of a bodily fluid (e.g., blood, etc.). | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110215931 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ASSESSING HEAD TRAUMA BASED ON CONFORMAL SENSING OF FORCE AND/OR CHANGE IN MOTION OF A PERSON'S HEAD - Sensing a force and/or a change of motion proximate to a person's head via one or more sensing elements (e.g., a pressure sensor, an accelerometer) disposed on a flexible substrate having a sufficient mechanical coupling to the person's head. The conformality of the sensing element facilitates intimate proximity to the surface of the person's head to ensure accurate sensing. A processor receiving one or more signals from the sensing element may provide information relating to possible injury to a body part (e.g., head trauma) resulting from sensed forces and/or changes in motion. Such information may be conveyed by one or more output devices that provide indications of possible degrees of injury/trauma. A conformal sensing apparatus may be integrated with a protective garment or accessory, such as a helmet, wherein the conformality of the sensing apparatus also ensures sufficient comfort for the wearer. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110218756 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONFORMAL SENSING OF FORCE AND/OR ACCELERATION AT A PERSON'S HEAD - Sensing a force and/or a change in motion proximate to an arbitrarily-shaped surface via a conformal sensing element (e.g., a pressure sensor, an accelerometer) disposed on a flexible substrate and having a sufficient mechanical coupling to the surface. The conformality of the sensing element facilitates intimate proximity to the surface to ensure accurate sensing. Examples of arbitrarily-shaped surfaces include body parts of a person (e.g., a head). A processor receiving one or more signals from the sensing element may provide information relating to possible injury to a body part (e.g., head trauma) resulting from sensed forces and/or changes in motion. Such information may be conveyed by one or more output devices that provide indications of possible degrees of injury/trauma. A conformal sensing apparatus may be integrated with a protective garment or accessory, such as a helmet, wherein the conformality of the sensing apparatus also ensures sufficient comfort for the wearer. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110218757 | METHODS AND APPARATUS HAVING POWER CONTROL FEATURES FOR CONFORMAL SENSING OF CHANGE IN MOTION OF A BODY PART - Sensing a change in motion proximate to a body part of a person via one or more sensing elements disposed on a flexible substrate and having a sufficient mechanical coupling to the body part. A proximity of the sensing element(s) to the body part is detected, and power is coupled to or decoupled from the sensing element(s) based at least in part on the detected proximity. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120092178 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONFORMAL SENSING OF CHANGE IN MOTION AT AN ARBITRARILY-SHAPED SURFACE - Sensing a change in motion proximate to an arbitrarily-shaped surface via a single sensing element (e.g., a pressure sensor, an accelerometer) disposed on a flexible substrate having a sufficient mechanical coupling to the arbitrarily-shaped surface. The change in motion may include at least one of an acceleration, an orientation, a vibration shock and a falling process. In one example, the flexible substrate substantially conforms to the arbitrarily-shaped surface so as to facilitate intimate proximity to the arbitrarily-shaped surface. In another example, a coupling mechanism may mechanically couple the sensing element to the arbitrarily-shaped surface. One or more LEDs coupled to the sensing element may provide a visual cue representing impact or trauma to the surface based on different colors respectively corresponding to a degree of the impact or trauma. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120107439 | IN SITU FORMING HEMOSTATIC FOAM IMPLANTS - Systems and methods related to polymer foams are generally described. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for the preparation of polymer foams, and methods for using the polymer foams. The polymer foams can be applied to a body cavity and placed in contact with, for example, tissue, injured tissue, internal organs, etc. In some embodiments, the polymer foams can be formed within a body cavity (i.e., in situ foam formation). In addition, the foamed polymers may be capable of exerting a pressure on an internal surface of a body cavity and preventing or limiting movement of a bodily fluid (e.g., blood, etc.). | 05-03-2012 |
Jeffrey D. Chereson, Erie, PA US
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| 20090066445 | Axial Dielectric Component Array And Method - An embodiment of the invention may be made in the form of an electromagnetic filter for use with a feed-through conductor. A dielectric component, for example a varistor or a chip capacitor, may be positioned proximate the feed-through conductor such that the dielectric component may filter a signal carried by the feed-though conductor. A first end of the dielectric component may be electrically connected to the feed-through conductor. The filter may also include a housing, a substrate, or both and a second end of the dielectric component may be electrically connected to such housing and/or substrate. The invention may also be embodied as a dielectric array, which may include one or more dielectric components arranged around the periphery of an orifice on a substrate. The orifice may be configured to allow a feed-through conductor to pass therethrough, and a first end of one or more dielectric components may be capable of being electrically connected to such feed-through conductor. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090140826 | Axial Dielectric Component Array With Retention System And Method Of Assembly - An electromagnetic filter, which may include a feed-through conductor. The feed-through conductor may have an integral extension for contacting an electrically conductive clip. The clip may have an extension-engaging portion to contact the extension and a dielectric component-contacting end to contact a dielectric component. The dielectric component may be, for example, a varistor, a chip capacitor, or the like, capable of affecting a signal carried by the feed-through conductor. The dielectric component may be proximate to the feed-through conductor and may be oriented such that a primary dimension of the dielectric component is substantially parallel to the feed-through conductor. Another embodiment may include a bus. The invention may also be embodied as methods for assembling electromagnetic filters. | 06-04-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Chismar, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20100311152 | Real-Time Amplification and Monitoring System Incorporating Vector-Based Algorithm for Analyzing Polynucleotide-Containing Samples - System for analyzing a polynucleotide-containing sample using real-time amplification and monitoring. The system includes a computer or processing device with software for performing a vector analysis of growth curves. The vector analysis advantageously simplifies polynucleotide quantitation by circumventing the need to establish thresholds used for calculating initiation of the growth phase, or to calculate derivatives. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110040490 | PARAMETRIC SYSTEM FOR QUANTIFYING ANALYTE POLYNUCLEOTIDES - System for quantifying analyte polynucleotides employs computer-implemented analysis of real-time amplification data using a calibration curve defined by parametric equations. | 02-17-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Chung, Cupertino, CA US
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| 20080313187 | STORAGE SYSTEM CAPABLE OF AUTHENTICATING HOSTS ON A NETWORK - A network-based storage system comprises one or more block-level storage servers that connect to, and provide storage for, one or more host computers over logical network connections, such as TCP/IP connections. In one embodiment, the block-level storage servers implement a protocol through which a storage server authenticates a host before permitting the host to access storage resources. Upon successful authentication, the storage server may also provide access information to the host. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080313301 | NETWORK-BASED STORAGE SYSTEM CAPABLE OF ALLOCATING STORAGE PARTITIONS TO HOSTS - A network-based storage system comprises one or more block-level storage servers that connect to, and provide disk storage for, one or more host computers. In one embodiment, the system is capable of subdividing the storage space of an array of disk drives into multiple storage partitions, and allocating the partitions to host computers on a network. A storage partition allocated to a particular host computer may appear as local disk drive storage to user-level processes running on the host computer. | 12-18-2008 |
Jeffrey D. Cohen, La Jolla, CA US
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| 20100319285 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A FOLDABLE STRUCTURE EMPLOYING MATERIAL-FILLED PANELS - In one embodiment, the present invention can include a foldable structure employing material-filled panels which can be used as an emergency shelter in disaster areas. A building can formed from one or more building blocks. The building blocks can be in a compact position, such as when being transported to a disaster area, or in an expanded position, such as when the building is ready to be built in the disaster area. In the expanded position, the building blocks can be filled with various materials such as expanding foam material. The expanding foam material can be formed from two mixing materials. In addition, the expanding foam material can have insulating properties. The building of the present invention can also be used, for example, as sheds, tree houses, and/or permanent housing. The building blocks can have marine applications and/or military application due to their light weight, yet, ballistic nature. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110300318 | INSULATED PANEL SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE - One embodiment of the present invention provides an insulated panel system for enhanced insulation of an existing structure, the system comprising an additional insulated layer provided on the surface of an existing structurally insulated panel, attachment means for attaching the additional insulated layer to the existing structurally insulated panel, wherein the additional insulated layer comprises a rigid foam panel and surface sheet stock sandwiching the foam panel. Another embodiment provides a structurally insulated panel and connection means, comprising a plurality of rigid insulating foam panels, a plurality of mating rails to provide structural support, and resin-based sheet stock sandwiching the foam panels and mating rails. | 12-08-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Ditter, Austin, TX US
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| 20100239730 | COLLAPSIBLE CHEESE CONTAINER - Embodiments described herein provide a system for molding cheese having a pressboard for compressing cheese in a cheese mold. The pressboard includes spring alignment features to align a set of leaf springs that help ensure even compression of the cheese. | 09-23-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Elchinger, Fountain Valley, CA US
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| 20090311468 | HEATSHIELD USING ABLATIVE MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of forming a heat shield that involves thermally stabilizing a plurality of phenolic microspheres; mixing the thermally stabilized phenolic microspheres with a phenolic resin to form a phenolic ablative material; compressing the phenolic ablative material into a honeycomb core; and allowing the phenolic ablative material to cure. | 12-17-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Esko, San Diego, CA US
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| 20080268013 | Polyethylene Oxide Polymers Including Anti-Inflammatory Glycodendrons - Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) glycodendrimers can serve as multivalent inhibitors of selectin-mediated leukocyte recruitment regulating inflammatory response. Disclosed are compounds and methods relating to functionalized branched glycopolymers. In embodiments, the compounds are capable of modifying cell adhesion events and inflammatory conditions. In a particular embodiment, a multi-arm PEO polymer with sulfated lactose end groups can specifically inhibit interactions involving L-selectin. Also disclosed are methods of synthetic preparation and use. | 10-30-2008 |
Jeffrey D. Frego, Willow Street, PA US
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| 20090290970 | ADAPTIVE RATE CONTROL FOR FEEDING GRAIN TO A GRAIN UNLOADER CONVEYOR - The control of an apparatus within a grain holding device for feeding grain to an unloader conveyor operable for conveying the grain from the holding device, includes sensing a predetermined condition or conditions representative of capacity of the unloader conveyor for receiving grain, and adaptively controlling the apparatus for feeding grain to the unloader conveyor in advantageous varying manners responsive to the conditions, including to delay initiation of feeding until the receiving capacity is increased, and to match the grain feed to the capacity. The automatic control can be overridden, to allow user control of unloader speed, and can be configured to allow cleanout of the unloader conveyor. | 11-26-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Frey, Jr., Dover, DE US
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| 20100314365 | Method and Apparatus for Using a Laser to Both Score and Emblazon a Wrapping Sheet - A laser is used to both score and emblazon a sheet to thereby provide a scored, emblazoned sheet. That scored, emblazoned sheet is then used to wrap an item (such as, but not limited to, a foodstuff item). By one approach this can comprise providing a plurality of lasers and exposing a substantially taut sheet to this plurality of lasers. So configured, these lasers are used substantially contemporaneously with one another such that each laser both scores and emblazons a corresponding portion of the substantially taut sheet to provide the aforementioned scored, emblazoned sheet. | 12-16-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Genzler, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20110075359 | Audio Amplifier in Compact Case with Peak Voltage and Current Limiting Circuit and Thermal Cooling Tunnel - An audio sound system has a printed circuit board disposed within a compact case. The PCB has a power conversion circuit for generating an operating potential, audio amplifier circuit coupled for receiving the operating potential to amplify an audio signal, and peak voltage and current limiting circuit coupled to the audio amplifier circuit to avoid hard clipping of the audio signal. The power conversion circuit has heat-generating components. A cooling tunnel is mounted over the printed circuit board. A cooling fan is mounted in the compact case adjacent a first opening of the cooling tunnel for directing air flow through a second opening of the cooling tunnel over the PCB. The cooling tunnel has a notch formed in a side of the cooling tunnel for directing air flow over the PCB. The audio amplifier circuit can generate greater than 500 watts into a 4-ohm load. | 03-31-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Giovino, Melbourne, FL US
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| 20110071750 | Airport Surface Conflict Detection - Method, system, and computer program product embodiments for conflict detection of vehicles, including aircraft, are presented. According to an embodiment, a method for conflict detection of an aircraft, comprises: reducing one or more vehicle travel paths in a three dimensional space to a first dimension; receiving data corresponding to a motion of the aircraft; mapping the motion to the one or more vehicle travel paths in the first dimension; and transmitting an alert if a potential conflict is determined in the one or more vehicle travel paths in the first dimension. Corresponding system embodiments and computer program product embodiments are also disclosed. | 03-24-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Glandt, Vancouver CA
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| 20080311461 | ELECTROCHEMICAL FUEL CELL STACK HAVING STAGGERED FUEL AND OXIDANT PLENUMS - An electrochemical fuel cell stack having staggered fuel and oxidant plenums is disclosed. This construction allows for reduced cell pitch without reducing plenum thickness and hence fluid flow. | 12-18-2008 |
Jeffrey D. Goodenbery, North Chili, NY US
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| 20110085919 | Alarm System for a Sump Pump Assembly - An alarm system is provided for generating an alert when a water-powered sump pump is activated and water is being used by the water-powered sump pump. The alarm system includes a water sensor for detecting if water within a sump reaches the sensor and a housing for containing sensor electronics, wherein the water sensor is supported by the housing. In addition, a clamp is attached to the housing for releasably attaching the housing to a pipe such that the alarm system may be positioned to alert a user when water-powered sump pump is activated. | 04-14-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Hanby, Cass City, MI US
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| 20080302332 | SPLIT-BORE STRATIFIED CHARGE CARBURETOR - A carburetor includes a body, a fuel metering system carried by the body to regulate fuel flow to the body, and a fuel-and-air mixing passage in fluid communication with the fuel metering system. The mixing passage extends through the body and is partitioned into a rich mixture passage, and a lean mixture passage positioned between the rich mixture passage and the fuel metering system. | 12-11-2008 |
Jeffrey D. Hartgerink, Pearland, TX US
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| 20090156505 | SELF-ASSEMBLY AND MINERALIZATION OF PEPTIDE-AMPHIPHILE NANOFIBERS - Peptide-amphiphilic compositions capable of self-assembly into useful nanostructures. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100221224 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR SELF-ASSEMBLY AND MINERALIZATION OF PEPTIDE-AMPHIPHILES - The present invention is directed to a composition useful for making homogeneously mineralized self assembled peptide-amphiphile nanofibers and nanofiber gels. The composition is generally a solution comprised of a positively or negatively charged peptide-amphiphile and a like signed ion from the mineral. Mixing this solution with a second solution containing a dissolved counter-ion of the mineral and/or a second oppositely charged peptide amphiphile, results in the rapid self assembly of the peptide-amphiphiles into a nanofiber gel and templated mineralization of the ions. Templated mineralization of the initially dissolved mineral cations and anions in the mixture occurs with preferential orientation of the mineral crystals along the fiber surfaces within the nanofiber gel. One advantage of the present invention is that it results in homogenous growth of the mineral throughout the nanofiber gel. Another advantage of the present invention is that the nanofiber gel formation and mineralization reactions occur in a single mixing step and under substantially neutral or physiological pH conditions. These homogeneous nanostructured composite materials are useful for medical applications especially the regeneration of damaged bone in mammals. This invention is directed to the synthesis of peptide-amphiphiles with more than one amphiphilic moment and to supramolecular compositions comprised of such multi-dimensional peptide-amphiphiles. Supramolecular compositions can be formed by self assembly of multi-dimensional peptide-amphiphiles by mixing them with a solution comprising a monovalent cation. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110008890 | Self-Assembly of Peptide-Amphiphile Nanofibers Under Physiological Conditions - Peptide amphiphile compounds, compositions and methods for self-assembly or nanofibrous network formation under neutral or physiological conditions. | 01-13-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Janovec, River Falls, WI US
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| 20100006230 | LAMINATOR - The present application generally relates to methods, materials, and equipment for manufacturing a signs. Some embodiments of the present application relate to methods of manufacturing a digitally printed, multi-panel sign. Some embodiments of the present application relate to a laminator for use in laminating optically active sheeting to a substrate. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100071240 | METHODS OF MAKING GUIDE SIGNS - The present application generally relates to methods, materials, and equipment for manufacturing a signs. Some embodiments of the present application relate to methods of manufacturing a digitally printed, multi-panel sign. Some embodiments of the present application relate to a laminator for use in laminating optically active sheeting to a substrate. | 03-25-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Jones, Butte, MT US
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| 20120123140 | Production of Biodiesel and Glycerin from High Free Fatty Acid Feedstocks - A system and method for the conversion of free fatty acids to glycerides and the subsequent conversion of glycerides to glycerin and biodiesel includes the transesterification of a glyceride stream with an alcohol. The fatty acid alkyl esters are separated from the glycerin to produce a first liquid phase containing a fatty acid alkyl ester rich (concentrated) stream and a second liquid phase containing a glycerin rich (concentrated) stream. The fatty acid alkyl ester rich stream is then subjected to distillation, preferably reactive distillation, wherein the stream undergoes both physical separation and chemical reaction. The fatty acid alkyl ester rich stream is then purified to produce a purified biodiesel product and a glyceride rich residue stream. Neutralization of the alkaline stream, formed during the alkali-catalyzed transesterfication process, may proceed by the addition of a mineral or an organic acid. | 05-17-2012 |
Jeffrey D. Jones, Loomis, CA US
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| 20110173168 | DATA VERSIONING THROUGH DATA TRANSFORMATIONS - In response to receiving a request for data stored according to a first version of a data type, a second version of the data type supported by the requester is determined, and the requested data is transformed from the first version to the second version to provide access to the data. | 07-14-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Karn, Warrington, PA US
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| 20110136572 | TOUCHSCREEN GAME ALLOWING SIMULTANEOUS MOVEMENT OF MULTIPLE ROWS AND/OR COLUMNS - An electronic game playable in an amusement device having a display with a touchscreen configured to receive a plurality of touch inputs simultaneously includes a playing area having a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns which form a grid having a plurality of gaming spaces and game objects disposed within each gaming space. The player is permitted to select and move a plurality of game objects each in different rows or columns simultaneously. A match is achieved when a predefined number of game objects having a same first identifier selected from a predetermined set of first identifiers are in adjacent gaming spaces within a row or column. | 06-09-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Kearbey, Lakeland, TN US
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| 20100249228 | SARMS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - This invention is directed to a feed composition and method of affecting the carcass composition by increasing the lean mass, reducing the fat mass, and/or reducing the percent fat mass comprising SARM compounds. | 09-30-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Langus, New York, NY US
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| 20090327131 | DYNAMIC ACCOUNT AUTHENTICATION USING A MOBILE DEVICE - Providing dynamic authentication of a user requesting access to a system via a mobile device is disclosed. An account holder tailors a set of customized security challenges and responses. When a request for account authentication is received from a mobile device, the system conducts a multi-step user authentication process that includes dynamically selecting and prompting the user with the custom security challenges. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100120408 | SERVICING ATTRIBUTES ON A MOBILE DEVICE - Enabling remote customer service and maintenance using a visual identifier is disclosed. In response to a user enrolling in a service capability associated with a mobile device, the process utilizes a visual identifier to associate the service capability with the customer account, the service and the mobile device. The system allocates a visual identifier for each service capability and enables customer service agents to identify the service capability and mobile device, verify the user and retrieve information for the service interaction. | 05-13-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Lawhead, Olathe, KS US
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| 20090056777 | Lighted Cane - A lighted cane includes a transparent rod having upper and lower ends. A foot is coupled to the lower end of the rod. A light source is in communication with one of the rod upper end and the rod lower end, wherein light from the light source travels through and is emitted by the rod. The lighted cane includes a handle operatively coupled to the upper end of the rod. In addition, the lighted cane includes a battery for powering the light source and includes an activation device coupled to the handle for selectively actuating said light source. The lighted cane may also include an emergency alert system having an input device in data communication with a transmitter for transmitting a distress signal upon activation of the input device. | 03-05-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Lendermon, Missouri City, TX US
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| 20110265904 | Pipe Thread Protector - A protector for protecting a pipe thread having a thread pitch P | 11-03-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Lipeles, Redondo Beach, CA US
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| 20110161005 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR END-TO-END LOCATION AND MEDIA CONTENT TRACKING - Systems and methods may provide location and media content tracking. The systems and methods may include receiving, from a personal communications device, location information and at least one media content, the location information indicating one or more historical physical locations of the personal communications device, the at least one media content associated with at least one of the one or more physical locations of the personal communications device; storing an association among an identification of the personal communications device, the at least one media content, and the location information corresponding to the one or more physical locations associated with the at least one media content; receiving, from a client computer, a request to track the personal communications device; and responsive to the request, providing the at least one media content and the corresponding location information to the client computer. | 06-30-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Lischer, Acton, MA US
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| 20090057573 | TECHNIQUES FOR TERMINAL INSULATION IN AN ION IMPLANTER - Techniques for terminal insulation for an ion implanter are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as an ion implanter comprising a terminal structure defining a terminal cavity. The ion implanter may also comprise a grounded enclosure defining a grounded cavity and the terminal structure may be at least partially disposed within the grounded cavity. The ion implanter may further comprise an intermediate terminal structure disposed proximate an exterior portion of the terminal structure and at least partially disposed within the grounded cavity. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100200768 | TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING EXTRACTED ION BEAM QUALITY USING HIGH-TRANSPARENCY ELECTRODES - Techniques for improving extracted ion beam quality using high-transparency electrodes are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as an apparatus for ion implantation. The apparatus may comprise an ion source for generating an ion beam, wherein the ion source comprises a faceplate with an aperture for the ion beam to travel therethrough. The apparatus may also comprise a set of extraction electrodes comprising at least a suppression electrode and a high-transparency ground electrode, wherein the set of extraction electrodes may extract the ion beam from the ion source via the faceplate, and wherein the high-transparency ground electrode may be configured to optimize gas conductance between the suppression electrode and the high-transparency ground electrode for improved extracted ion beam quality. | 08-12-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Macklis, Brookline, MA US
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| 20120020929 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO NEURONAL CELL AND TISSUE DIFFERENTIATION - The invention relates to methods for isolating and purifying specific types of neurons, such as cortical or other projection neurons including corticospinal motor neurons, subcerebral projection neurons, and callosal projection neurons. The invention also relates to genes that are specific for particular neuronal subtypes, and the use of such genes in genetic/molecular control of cell development. The isolated cells and subtype-specific genes also have uses in diagnostics, therapeutics, and screening assays for pharmaceutical molecules. | 01-26-2012 |
Jeffrey D. Malmer, Mahtomedi, MN US
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| 20080280037 | MULTI-LAYER ASSEMBLY, MULTI-LAYER STRETCH RELEASING PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A method of making a pressure-sensitive adhesive assembly, the method including coating a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that includes a silicone polymer on a first major surface of a first release liner to form a first layer, coating a composition on the first layer to form a second layer, the composition of the second layer including an elastomer, at least one of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the first layer and the composition of the second layer being in an uncured state during the coating of the second layer, and curing at least one of the first layer and the second layer, the first pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the multi-layer assembly exhibiting a release force to the release liner of no greater than 100 gram per 0.5 inch width after the multi-layer assembly has been stored for 46 days at 120° F. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080280086 | MULTI-LAYER ASSEMBLY, MULTI-LAYER STRETCH RELEASING PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE ASSEMBLY, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - A multi-layer assembly that includes a release liner, a first layer disposed on the release liner, the first layer including a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition that includes a silicone polymer that includes silicone polyurea block copolymers, polydiorganosiloxane polymers, or combinations thereof, a second layer disposed on the first layer, the second layer including a composition that includes an elastomer, the composition of the second layer being different from the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the first layer, the first layer of the multi-layer assembly exhibiting a release force to the release liner of no greater than 100 gram per 0.5 inch width after the multi-layer assembly has been stored for 46 days at 120° F. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090053448 | Protective Films and Related Methods - The invention features protective film constructions that may be used, for example, as a protective floor finish. | 02-26-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Mamorsky, Greenwich, CT US
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| 20100228599 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING FIDUCIARY COMPLIANCE WITH EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENTS - An employee retirement plan fiduciary audit questionnaire development, implementation, and reporting system which includes the following interrelated and interdependent web based processes: (1) question and related support development and distribution, (2) organization of questions into questionnaires, (3) assignment of people resources involved, and 4) production and distribution of reports to present findings. The processes occur interactively at three levels: (1) a master program level, (2) a service provider level, and (3) retirement plan level. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100235297 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING FIDUCIARY COMPLIANCE WITH EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLAN GOVERNANCE REQUIREMENTS - An employee retirement plan Fiduciary Audit® questionnaire development, implementation, and reporting system which includes the following interrelated and interdependent web based processes: (1) question and related support development and distribution, (2) organization of questions into questionnaires, (3) assignment of people resources involved, and 4) production and distribution of reports to present findings. The processes occur interactively at three levels: (1) a Master Program level, (2) a Service Provider level, and a (3) Retirement Plan level. | 09-16-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Martineck, Sr., Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20080283547 | Dispenser for Multiple Rolls of Lottery Tickets - A lottery ticket dispensing system includes a housing having a plurality of lottery ticket rolls carried therein. At least one wall of the housing defines a common dispensing face having a respective dispensing slot for each of the lottery ticket rolls. A leading end of each of the lottery ticket rolls is pulled and dispensed independently of the other lottery ticket rolls. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090167012 | System and Method for Detecting Compromised Instant Lottery Tickets - A scratch-off lottery ticket includes a substrate having at least one play area with play indicia provided thereon. A scratch-off layer is disposed over the play indicia. A luminescent material is disposed relative to the scratch-off layer and the play indicia such that unauthorized removal of the scratch-off layer in an attempt to reveal the underlying play indicia is rendered optically apparent upon subsequent excitation of the play area with an excitation source that excites the luminescent material. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090283971 | Method and System for Integrating a Lottery Game with a Deck of Cards - A system and methodology for combining a lottery game with playing cards provides a plurality of decks of playing cards to purchasers. Each deck includes a set of a defined number and type of cards to play any manner of card game separate from the lottery game. At least one of the cards within each deck includes a lottery game play area that provides the purchaser of the deck with a chance to win a prize in a first lottery game. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100167805 | INSTANT-WIN TICKET LOTTERY GAME - A method and system for implementing an instant-win lottery game includes receiving a player's wager and selection of a game at a point-of-sale (POS) lottery location. The player receives a lottery ticket corresponding to the selected game, with the lottery ticket including a unique identification code that dictates the outcome of the game. The player accesses the lottery authority system via a wireless internet enabled mobile device to display and play and instant-win game to reveal the outcome of the lottery ticket. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100167806 | INSTANT-WIN TICKET LOTTERY GAME - An instant-win lottery game system includes a plurality of instant-win lottery tickets, with each of the tickets having a play area with a plurality of play spaces arranged in defined pattern. Randomly generated play symbols are depicted in a plurality of the play spaces that is less than all of the play spaces. A plurality of line segments are also depicted in the play area, with each line segment connecting at least two play spaces. The line segments have a placement and orientation in the play area that is randomly generated. A plurality of the play spaces that is less than all of the play spaces are connected to at least one other play space by the randomly generated line segments such that different lottery tickets in the game system have the same number of connected play spaces, but with different patterns of randomly generated line segments. A scratch-off layer is provided over at least a portion of the play area and covers the randomly placed line segments and play symbols. Markings on provided on the scratch-off layer that provide at least a partial indication to the player of the placement and orientation of the underlying line segments. | 07-01-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Mcclow, Newark, OH US
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| 20100110684 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LUMINAIRES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - LED assemblies and luminaires comprising the same are described herein. In some embodiments, the LED assemblies and luminaires are suitable for use in a wide variety of applications including outdoor lighting applications such as roadway and sidewalk lighting, parking lot lighting and residential area lighting. | 05-06-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Michalowski, Midland, MI US
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| 20100069257 | POROUS SAMPLE TESTING DEVICE AND METHODS - Described are devices and methods for parallel testing of formulations on various substrates. | 03-18-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Mikenas, Valparaiso, IN US
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| 20080217946 | Linkage Slide-Out Mechanism for a Vehicle - Side-mounted linkage slide-out mechanisms move a slide-out section of a vehicle linearly from a retracted position within an interior of the vehicle to an extended position outward of the vehicle interior. Pivotal scissor linkage assemblies are driven by a linear actuator to pivot about one or more moving pivots mounted to the slide-out section and one or more stationary pivots mounted to the vehicle, and thereby translate the slide-out section. The linkage and drive components have features that limit travel and lock out movement of the slide-out section upon reaching the fully retracted and extended positions. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080217949 | Powered Tailgate Ramp - A tailgate ramp for a vehicle is driven up and down by a rotary drive system that engages a hinge plate. The prime mover of the system is a two way electric motor that drives the hinge plate through a gear reduction, and can be placed away from the gate using parallel shafts that extend between the motor and the hinge plate. A screw driven latch arm is also driven by a two way electric motor to latch and unlatch the door. | 09-11-2008 |
Jeffrey D. Moguillansky, San Diego, CA US
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| 20120117600 | REMOTE CONTROLLER DEVICE WITH ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMING GUIDE AND VIDEO DISPLAY - A remote controller device, according to one embodiment, includes a display screen on which can be displayed a first item of video content as well as video content programming information. The first item of video content is displayed on the remote controller display screen and corresponds to the same video content that simultaneously is being displayed on a screen of a TV that can be controlled by the remote controller device. In response to a user command for selecting a program or video that currently is not being shown on the TV, a second item of video content is displayed on the remote controller display screen while the TV continues to show the first item of video content. In response to another user command, the remote controller device causes the TV to change channels (or otherwise change its reception to another content source) and display the second item of video content. | 05-10-2012 |
Jeffrey D. Myroth, Roscoe, IL US
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| 20100060288 | METHOD OF DETECTING A SUSTAINED PARALLEL SOURCE CONDITION - A method of detecting a parallel source condition includes calculating a reactive power, comparing the reactive power to a predetermined threshold, and determining a parallel source condition in response to the reactive power exceeding the predetermined threshold. | 03-11-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Neitlich, Miami Beach, FL US
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| 20110196268 | Precision Guidance of Extracorporeal Shock Waves - Described herein are apparatus for performing lithotripsy. The apparatus comprise a CT scanner and a shock wave tube for generating shock wave pulses for fragmenting kidney stones. The CT scanner includes a guidance system which is utilized to guide and control the position of the shock wave tube relative to a patient. The shock tube moves along an track which may be coupled to the CT scanner or which may be movable relative to the scanner. The track may be circular or semi-circular. The shock tube is movable about three orthogonal axes, which movement is controlled by the guidance system. A method for performing the lithotripsy using the apparatus is also described herein. | 08-11-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Ortego, Baton Rouge, LA US
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| 20110318109 | ONBOARD OIL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - An oil containment system aboard a vessel which includes a pneumatic system to provide power to a winch and reel assembly containing boom whereby the pneumatic supply is capable of simultaneously powering the winch-reel assembly for boom deployment through inflatable gas fed to a pneumatic motor while also inflating the boom. The inflation of the boom is accomplished by diverting, all or any portion thereof, the inflatable gas from a pneumatic supply through a hose that runs concurrently on the outside of the boom wherein appropriate rates of inflatable gas pressure are allowed to flow through the hose to feed through a valve and hose assembly that connects the inflatable gas supply of the hose to the inflatable gas containment system of the boom. The pneumatic supply originates from a single pneumatic system powering both the winch and reel assembly as well as associated brake and feeding inflatable gas pressure to the inflation hose running concurrently with the boom. The system may be manufactured in a form such that it is compact enough to be installed in, or rapidly transported to, any area or place or vessel where there is likelihood of a discharge of floating material, such as hydrocarbons, floating on a liquid surface. The present invention may also be operated through the use of pneumatic control without the benefit of electric power making it particularly useful for applications in remote areas or during a disaster when electrical power is not readily available. | 12-29-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Panitzke, Glenwood, MN US
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| 20120016693 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING INSURANCE-RELATED DATA - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for collecting and processing auto insurance claim-related data. Initial data is collected from a customer or a third party appraiser via a user interface. The initial data is used to retrieve relevant compliance guideline and policy information, which is used to modify and/or populate fields in the user interface. Collected and/or retrieved information is then stored and/or used to adjust an insurance claim workflow process. | 01-19-2012 |
Jeffrey D. Pickholtz, Marlborough, MA US
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| 20110095340 | Soft error reduction circuit and method - In some embodiments, complementary charge-collecting diffusions (transistor diffusions, e.g., drain or source areas) are disposed close to each other. In some embodiments, dummy (“off”) transistors are incorporated to bring complementary diffusions (diffusions of the same charge type and having complementary digital logic levels) closer to each other than otherwise might be possible and thus, to enhance common-mode charge collection for the complementary diffusion areas. | 04-28-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Pielage, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20110000828 | SCREENING MACHINE WITH SEGMENTED SCREEN PANELS - A screen panel assembly is used with a screening machine. The screen panel assembly includes first and second generally planar screen panels and a coupling between the first and second screen panels that includes latching mechanisms to temporarily secure the screen panels together. An overlap region between the first and second screen panels permits lifting of the second screen panel by a lifting force exerted upon the first screen panel while inhibiting the passage of material being screened between the two adjacent screen panels. | 01-06-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Renk, Goffstown, NH US
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| 20100269789 | METERING FUEL PUMP - A device and method for controlling the flow of a gaseous fuel from a fuel supply to a pressurized combustion chamber. A fuel pump is included in the gas train from supply to chamber. The fuel pump increases the pressure of the gas to allow efficient injection into the chamber. The pump is modulated to control the fuel flow. Both alternating current and pulse-width-modulated direct current signals may be used to control the flow. The pump may be a piston pump or a diaphragm pump. Feedback may be provided from sensors that determine operating parameters of the engine and such sensor signals may be used by the controller to maintain a parameter, such as temperature, at a specified value. An acoustic filter can be included in the gas train to significantly reduce gas flow pulsations generated by the pump. This filter improves the uniformity of the combustion process. | 10-28-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Rimer, Houston, TX US
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| 20110177173 | COMPOUNDS AS L-CYSTINE CRYSTALLIZATION INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - A method of preventing or inhibiting L-cystine crystallization using the compounds of formula I is disclosed. | 07-21-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Roetman, West Olive, MI US
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| 20110219706 | WALL MOUNTED ASSEMBLY - A wall assembly includes at least one horizontally extending rail having a rear surface adapted to engage the wall. A plurality of horizontally spaced and vertically extending stiles are coupled to the rail, with the stiles disposed forwardly of the rear surface of the rail. A plurality of interface components are coupled to the plurality of stiles. In various embodiments, the stiles may be interconnected to draw together adjacent interface components. The interface components also may include overlapping upper and lower edges. The stiles may be vertically and/or horizontally (laterally and longitudinally) adjustable relative to the rail. A lock member may be provided to secure at least one of the stiles to the rail. Various systems and methods of assembly and use are also provided. | 09-15-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Rutland, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090073219 | Purging fluid from fluid-ejection nozzles by performing spit-wipe operations - Fluid is purged from a plurality of fluid-ejection nozzles of a fluid-ejection mechanism. A first series of spit-wipe operations is performed. A second series of spit-wipe operations is then performed. | 03-19-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Schaffzin, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20080290990 | UNIVERSAL HANDS FREE KEY AND LOCK SYSTEM AND METHOD - Methods and systems are provided for a universal key that enables a user to have access to any type of secured portal, both physical and electronic, in a wireless, hands-free, distance-independent manner without requiring contact or line of sight access between the key and the secured portal. The universal key is not distance-dependent, and each secured portal can be provided with its own prescribed activation range, if desired. Some portals may be provided with long range activation, such as 50 feet, while other portals may be provided with short range activation of a few feet or less. The type of portal being secured and the range of activation may be selected by the user and is not limited by the universal key. In addition, the universal key will provide access to the secured portals in a hands-free fashion so that the user need not push any buttons or take any other action in order to obtain access to the portal. The user need only carry the universal key somewhere on their person in order to access the portal. | 11-27-2008 |
Jeffrey D. Schrimmer, Highland Park, IL US
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| 20110244981 | REMOTE CONTROLLED ILLUMINATED GOLF BALL - An illuminatable ball includes a sealed outer translucent shell, an inner core portion surrounded by the outer shell and a self-contained lighting device contained at least in part within the inner core portion. The lighting device includes an energy source, at least one lighting element, and an electrical circuit including a wireless receiver. The receiver receives a signal from a transmitter and provides a signal to a control circuit to switch the at least one lighting element between a deenergized state and an energized state by providing electrical energy from the energy source to the at least one lighting element. A wireless remote transmitter provides the signal to the receiver. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110290232 | EXOTHERMIC SEMI-RIGID PLASTIC STICK - A semi-rigid, portable, warming device contains chemical reactants that produce heat when mixed. The warming device includes at least two chambers, which contain the chemical reactants separately, until a force is applied to cause the reactants to mix. | 12-01-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Schwardt, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20080249603 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES WITHIN A SPINE - Devices and methods for performing a procedure within a spine are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes expanding an expandable member to move a tissue portion and form a cavity within an interior of a bone-related structure. At least a portion of the cavity is filled with a filler material while simultaneously withdrawing a medium from the expandable member at a predefined ratio such that the tissue portion substantially maintains its moved position. In some embodiments, the predefined ratio is 1:1. In another embodiment, a method includes expanding an expandable member to move a tissue portion and form a cavity within an interior of an intervertebral disc. At least a portion of the cavity is filled with a filler material while substantially maintaining the moved position of the tissue portion. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080249604 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES WITHIN A SPINE - Devices and methods for performing a procedure within a spine are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes inserting an expandable member into an interior of a bone-related structure. The expandable member defines a first and second lumen. A medium is delivered through the first lumen and into the interior of the expandable member while within the interior of the bone-related structure. A filler material is delivered through the second lumen and into a cavity within the interior of the bone-related structure while the expandable member is disposed therein. An apparatus can include an expandable member that defines a first lumen in fluid communication with an interior volume of the expandable member, and a second lumen in fluid communication with an opening of the expandable member. The second lumen is configured to communicate a filler material through the opening and into an interior cavity of a bone-related structure. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090036799 | Methods and Systems For The Diagnosis and Treatment of Medical Conditions in the Spine and Other Body Parts - Disclosed are methods and systems for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions in the spine. In one variation, the method comprises measuring a first signal from a device positioned at or near a body part of a subject to determine a baseline signal, modifying a physiological condition of the body part, measuring a second signal from the device, and comparing the second signal to the first signal to determine whether a treatment is needed for the body part. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20110213402 | LOW-COMPLIANCE EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - An apparatus includes an elongate body and an expandable member coupled to the elongate body. In one embodiment, the expandable member has a collapsed configuration, an unfolded configuration and an expanded configuration. The expandable member is configured to be percutaneously inserted into an interior portion of a bone structure when the expandable member is in the collapsed configuration. The expandable member is configured to exert a pressure in a vertical direction on a first portion of the bone structure in contact with the expandable member greater than a pressure exerted in a lateral direction on a second portion of the bone structure in contact with the expandable member when the expandable member transitions from the unfolded configuration to the expanded configuration. | 09-01-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Shabel, San Diego, CA US
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| 20110260958 | ADJUSTING BACKLIGHT INTENSITY BASED ON A PROGRESS OF A TASK - A method of a method of adjusting an intensity of a backlight of a display is disclosed. The method includes dimming a backlight that illuminates a display of an electronic device in response to a task initiated by a user. The method also includes, prior to the task completing, automatically adjusting an intensity of the backlight based on a progress of the task. | 10-27-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Shutrump, Chula Vista, CA US
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| 20110167606 | AIRCRAFT ENGINE INLET HAVING ZONE OF DEFORMATION - An inlet assembly for an aircraft engine nacelle includes an inner barrel, an outer barrel radially spaced from the inner barrel, and a rear support for supporting the outer barrel relative to the inner barrel. The rear support includes at least one radially extending stiffener and at least one energy absorber defining a zone of deformation adjacent the inner barrel. The rear support is deformable in the zone of deformation in response to forces applied during a fan blade-out event to prevent fracture of the rear support. | 07-14-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Taniguchi, Santa Maria, CA US
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| 20090264287 | Processes for Reducing Beer Soluble Iron in Diatomaceous Earth Products, Diatomaceous Earth Products and Compositions Thereof, and Methods of Use - Processes for preparing diatomaceous earth filter aids having a reduced beer soluble iron content, diatomaceous earth filter aids and compositions comprising the same, and methods for using the improved diatomaceous earth filter aids are disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are processes for reducing beer soluble iron content by saturated steam treatment of a diatomaceous earth material in an enclosed vessel. | 10-22-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Thompson, Encinitas, CA US
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| 20100222640 | DIGITAL SOUND RELAXATION AND SLEEP-INDUCING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, an improved-customizability digital sound relaxation system having a sound card receiving port and a collectable sound card are cooperative to play prerecorded natural or other sounds by depressing one of a plurality of sound selector switches and a sound card selector switch. The new sounds of each collectable sound card customize the library of available sounds to individual taste. In another embodiment, an improved-flexibility digital sound relaxation system having at least two (2) prerecorded sounds stored at first and second memory locations of internal or external/internal memory devices may be selected and combined for concurrent and/or individual replay by depressing one of a plurality of sound selector switches and a combine switch, or by depressing one of a plurality of sound selector switches, a sound card selector switch and a combine switch. In this manner, from eighteen (18) digitally prerecorded sounds of the preferred embodiment ninety (90) individually selectable and/or combinable sounds are made available. In either embodiment, natural or other sounds may be stored in loop or sound bite format in either or both of the internal and external memories. In a further sound relaxation and sleep-inducing embodiment, first and second preselected sound patterns selected respectively to mask sound and soothe the listener and to induce a state of deep relaxation that helps the listener to fall asleep may be selected by depressing combination mode select and sequential sound selector switches. In alarm mode, sound select and alarm check buttons respectively allow any sound of the library of prerecorded sounds (sound card or internal, single or mixed) to be selected as the alarm wake-up sound and one-touch alarm status display and audible alarm replay of any sound selected at wake-up volume in sound wake-up mode. | 09-02-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Tschetter, Sioux Falls, SD US
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| 20090188144 | Separable Composite Labeling Articles in Sheet or Roll Form - The disclosure relates to a linear series ( | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100269386 | Labeling Band Assembly And Method Of Forming Thereof - A method of forming an elastic labeling band. The method includes covering a central portion of a web of tag material with a release agent, advancing the web of tag material longitudinally and disposing a layer of molten elastomer over the advancing web of tag material, including over the release agent on the central portion thereof. The layer of molten elastomer is disposed over the web of tag material so that the elastomer bonds only to those portions of the web not covered with the release agent. The method includes curing the elastomer to define, with the web bonded thereto, an advancing web assembly, and separating a longitudinal segment from the web assembly to define an elastic labeling band. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110281055 | Separable Composite Labeling Articles in Sheet or Roll Form - The disclosure relates to a linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form. | 11-17-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Ulku, Orono, MN US
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| 20090017164 | FERMENTATION PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ETHANOL FROM A CORN FRACTION HAVING LOW OIL CONTENT - An improved fermentation process for the preparation of ethanol and distillers dried grain from a corn fraction having low oil, high starch and low germ content is provided. The process provides reduced fermentation time, increased ethanol yield and reduced fusel oil concentration. | 01-15-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Urmston, Reno, NV US
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| 20100261524 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PROGRESSIVE AWARD MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE RESETTING THE DISPLAYED VALUE OF THE PROVIDED PROGRESSIVE AWARD - In various embodiments, the gaming system and method disclosed herein maintains a progressive award that is associated with a plurality of different progressive award trigger values or progressive award hit values. In such embodiments, the displayed value of the progressive award does not reset to a reset value or reset amount until the displayed value of that progressive award has incremented to each of the plurality of progressive award hit values associated with that progressive award. In these embodiments, the gaming system provides a plurality of displayed incremented values of a progressive award a plurality of times before the displayed value of that progressive award is reset to the reset value. Such a configuration provides that after the gaming system provides a currently displayed value of a progressive award to a player at least a first time, the displayed value of that progressive award continues incrementing from the provided value. | 10-14-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Van Heuman, Guelph CA
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| 20080269369 | FOAMED ISOCYANATE-BASED POLYMER HAVING IMPROVED HARDNESS PROPERTIES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - In one of its aspects, the present invention relates to foamed isocyanate-based polymer derived from a reaction mixture comprising an isocyanate, an active hydrogen-containing compound, a dendritic macromolecule and a blowing agent; wherein at least a 15% by weight of the dendritic macromolecule may be mixed with a polyether polyol having an OH number less than about 40 mg KOH/g to form a stable liquid at 23° C. The dendritic macromolecule confers advantageous load building characteristics to the foamed isocyanate-based polymer and may be used to partially or fully displace the use of conventional copolymer polyols used. A process for production of a foam isocyanate-based polymer and a process for conferring loading building properties to a foamed isocyanate-based polymer are also described. | 10-30-2008 |
Jeffrey D. Wintring, Florence, KY US
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| 20100054635 | POUCH METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POUCH CONDITIONING - An improved pouch has a crimped or squeezed mouth region to facilitate pouch opening and hold open during filling. Mouth edge curls are disclosed for enhancing mouth opening. Roller nip and crimp roller apparatus is disclosed. Pouch conditioning methods are disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100077705 | ROTATING BUCKET FOR PRODUCT HANDLING APPARATUS - Improved product handling and transfer apparatus includes rotatable product buckets for receiving product and re-orienting product for packaging in diverse configurations or containers. Buckets preferably include channels spanned by deposited product or receiving product therein, with bucket turning as appropriate to a packaging configuration. Flat bottom buckets and methods are disclosed. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110224061 | ADJUSTABLE POUCH FORMING, FILLING AND SEALING APARATUS AND METHODS - An adjustable pouch machine comprises a vertical sealer module forms transverse seals between two plies of a pouch web to partially define a plurality of pouches. Rollers selectively tension and relax the web on the vertically oriented wheel, allowing them to drop away from heated lands on emergency and cycle stops. A filler wheel has a plurality of adjustable gripper units mounted directly thereon for transporting independent separate pouches cut from the pouch web. An adjustable knife is selectively provided with changeable knife hub sets to handle a variety of pouch sizes where a filler wheel alternately first fills and seals pouches in a train. Gear linkage accommodates variation in distance between hubs of different sets. Various embodiments, apparatus and methods are described. | 09-15-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Yaksick, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20080316083 | State-Sensitive Navigation Aid - Navigation logic and related methods are described for assisting a user in using a remote control (RC) device. The navigation logic determines a current state of a user's interaction with an application, and then determines the keys of the RC device that are relevant to the determined state. The navigation logic then displays a representation of the relevant keys on a user interface presentation of a presentation device. The representation resembles a physical layout of associated physical keys on the RC device. To assist the user in focusing on the relevant keys, the representation de-emphasizes other input mechanisms of the RC device that do not have a bearing on the user's current interaction with the application. One exemplary way of de-emphasizing these other keys is to entirely omit these keys from the representation. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080320392 | State-Sensitive Navigation Aid - Navigation logic and related methods are described for assisting a user in using a remote control (RC) device. The navigation logic determines a current state of a user's interaction with an application, and then determines the keys of the RC device that are relevant to the determined state. The navigation logic then displays a representation of the relevant keys on a user interface presentation of a presentation device. The representation resembles a physical layout of associated physical keys on the RC device. To assist the user in focusing on the relevant keys, the representation de-emphasizes other input mechanisms of the RC device that do not have a bearing on the user's current interaction with the application. One exemplary way of de-emphasizing these other keys is to entirely omit these keys from the representation. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090070815 | ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE DISPLAYED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH TELEVISION PROGRAMMING - A system for displaying an electronic program guide (EPG) to a viewer. The system includes displaying one or more data slices representative of broadcast programming to a viewer. In response to input from the viewer, the displayed number of data slices is increased, for example, from one slice to two slices. In browser mode the viewer can scroll through multiple EPG data slices without selecting to view full mode EPG, while in full mode the EPG can expand from a single column of data slices to multiple columns of data slices based upon viewer selections. The EPGs of the present invention can display programming that a viewer is more likely to watch at a particular time than other programming. A data slice representing the predicted programming can be inserted into the EPG so that the viewer can identify programming that is likely to be of interest. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090249247 | Notification of Mobile Device Events - A computer-implemented user notification method includes displaying, in a status area near a perimeter of a graphical interface, a notification of a recent alert event for a mobile device, receiving a user selection in the status area, and in response to the receipt of the user selection, displaying, in a central zone of the graphical interface, detail regarding a plurality of recent messaging events for the mobile device. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110285656 | Sliding Motion To Change Computer Keys - The subject matter of this specification can be implemented in, among other things, a computer-implemented touch screen user interface method that includes displaying a plurality of keys of a virtual keyboard on a touch screen computer interface, wherein the keys each include initial labels and a first key has multi-modal input capability that include a first mode in which the key is tapped and a second mode in which the key is slid across. The method further includes identifying an occurrence of sliding motion in a first direction by a user on the touch screen and over the first key. The method further includes determining modified key labels for at least some of the plurality of keys. The method further includes displaying the plurality of keys with the modified labels in response to identifying the occurrence of sliding motion on the touch screen and over the first key. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120019540 | Sliding Motion To Change Computer Keys - The subject matter of this specification can be implemented in, among other things, a computer-implemented touch screen user interface method that includes displaying a plurality of keys of a virtual keyboard on a touch screen computer interface, wherein the keys each include initial labels and a first key has multi-modal input capability that include a first mode in which the key is tapped and a second mode in which the key is slid across. The method further includes identifying an occurrence of sliding motion in a first direction by a user on the touch screen and over the first key. The method further includes determining modified key labels for at least some of the plurality of keys. The method further includes displaying the plurality of keys with the modified labels in response to identifying the occurrence of sliding motion on the touch screen and over the first key. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120117507 | Notification of Mobile Device Events - A computer-implemented user notification method includes displaying, in a status area near a perimeter of a graphical interface, a notification of a recent alert event for a mobile device, receiving a user selection in the status area, and in response to the receipt of the user selection, displaying, in a central zone of the graphical interface, detail regarding a plurality of recent messaging events for the mobile device. | 05-10-2012 |