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Jeffrey J. Ariens, Punta Gorda, FL US
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| 20100262318 | Electronic flight bag user interface system - An electronic flight bag user interface system that has a multi-function flight information display unit in electronic communication with a remote processing unit. The processing unit is in electronic communication with an aircraft avionics system. Pre-loaded flight information allows the user to access and display flight information on the display unit in digital electronic format, including charts and plates, flight manuals, weather information, camera viewing information, ship library information, and revision status of software programmed in the processing unit and revision status of pre-loaded charts, plates and manuals. The system operates on a single or a dual operating system platform, a Windows® based operating system and the other based on a DO178B certified operating system. | 10-14-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Backerman, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110271310 | Mobile High-definition Studio - An HD content acquisition and distribution system includes a central distributor disposed to encode and serve HD content and a plurality of modular packaged content acquisition equipment disposed to be deployed at a live event and in at least partial communication with the central distributor. The content acquisition equipment includes recording equipment, processing equipment, transmission equipment, and communications equipment. The recording equipment includes at least one camera, digital recording device, and digital production device. The processing equipment includes audio/video processing equipment. The transmission equipment includes equipment configured to be interfaced with an existing network for content transmission to the central distributor, and a backup transmission path. The communications equipment includes VOIP equipment configured to allow communication between personnel operating the content acquisition equipment and the central distributor. | 11-03-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Biesenberger, Columbus, OH US
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| 20080290538 | EXTRUDER RAMP-UP CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An extrusion system is provided including an extruder, a screen changer, an operator interface, and a controller. The system further includes a pressure sensor for detecting an extrusion flow pressure between the extruder and the screen changer. A method of ramping up an extruder is also provided including the steps of detecting a pressure upstream from an extrusion screen filter; comparing the upstream pressure to a user-defined threshold pressure; and increasing an extrusion output if the upstream pressure exceeds the threshold pressure. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090127852 | Three-Wall Corrugated Pipe Couplings and Methods - A coupling for three-wall, corrugated pipe, the pipe including a corrugated wall having a plurality of primary corrugations, is disclosed. The coupling includes a first pipe section having disposed at one end a bell portion, the bell portion having a portion of the corrugated wall and an outer wall; a second pipe section having disposed at one end a spigot portion, the spigot portion having a portion of the corrugated wall between an inner wall and an outer wall; and a gasket engaged between the corrugated wall of the bell portion and the outer wall of the spigot portion. A three-wall, corrugated pipe section, and method for assembling a plurality of three-wall, corrugated pipe sections, are also disclosed. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090127853 | THREE-WALL CORRUGATED PIPE COUPLINGS AND METHODS - A coupling for three-wall, corrugated pipe, the pipe including a corrugated wall having a plurality of primary corrugations, is disclosed. The coupling includes a first pipe section having disposed at one end a bell portion, the bell portion having a bell portion of corrugated wall and an outer wall; a second pipe section having disposed at one end a spigot portion, the spigot portion having a spigot portion of corrugated wall between an inner wall and an outer wall; and a gasket disposed in a groove extending around a circumference of the spigot portion and engaged between the bell portion of corrugated wall and the spigot portion of corrugated wall. A three-wall, corrugated pipe section, and method for assembling a plurality of three-wall, corrugated pipe sections, are also disclosed. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100207386 | Lubeless Pipe Gasket And Method Of Fabrication - A thermoplastic pipe gasket fabricated of a thermoset material is provided having a first pipe engaging surface and an exterior surface, with the exterior surface having applied thereto a water-based, flexible, slip-coating. The slip-coating comprises polyurethane, a cross-linking agent, and a dispersion of a friction reducing compound. The friction reducing compound can be selected from a fluoropolymer, silicone, or graphite, either alone or in combinations thereof. Depending on the method of fabrication, the slip-coating can be sprayed onto the thermoset material after the thermoset material has been extruded, but before the extrudate's fabrication into a gasket. Alternatively, the slip-coating can be sprayed onto the gasket following its assembly. Still further, the slip-coating can be applied to the thermoset material by dipping the thermoset material into the water-based, flexible, slip-coating. | 08-19-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Blewett (deceased), San Diego, CA US
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| 20110184308 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING NERVE PROXIMITY, DIRECTION, AND PATHOLOGY DURING SURGERY - The present invention involves systems and methods for determining nerve proximity, nerve direction, and pathology relative to a surgical instrument based on an identified relationship between neuromuscular responses and the stimulation signal that caused the neuromuscular responses. | 07-28-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Blucher, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090070701 | MULTIPLE UI PARADIGMS WITHIN A SINGLE APPLICATION - A user interface (UI) with multiple UI paradigms. Each of the multiple UI paradigms is substantially different from the other UI paradigm(s). The substantially different UI paradigms are within a single application. A switching mechanism, which is also a part of the single application, enables a user to relatively rapidly switch between the different UI paradigms. | 03-12-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Bolebruch, Amsterdam, NY US
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| 20110024094 | CERAMIC FERRULES AND CERAMIC FERRULE ARRAY INCLUDING SAME FOR TUBE PITCH VARIABILITY TOLERANT PROCESS HEAT BOILER SYSTEM - A cover ferrule is provided, including a hexagonally shaped head portion, a joint shield portion provided at an upper surface of the head portion, and a stein portion extending downwardly from a first end proximate a lower surface of the head portion to an opposed second end thereof. The joint shield portion includes a central opening, coaxially aligned with respect to central openings of the head and stem portions and with a central axis of the cover ferrule, and a plurality of extension members extending radially outwardly with respect to the central axis of the cover ferrule and defining arc portions connecting respectively adjacent extension members of the joint shield portion. | 02-03-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Bonasso, Pittsburgh, PA US
Jeffrey J. Bromberger, Omaha, NE US
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| 20090007151 | Printing For Virtualized Applications - Procedures for printing virtualized applications are discussed. In implementations, a spooler is associated with an established virtual environment including a virtualized application. The spooler may be associated by making a native spooler, installed on a computing system aware of the virtual environment. In other implementations, the spooler may be virtualized such as by including an instance of a spooler in the virtual environment. A printer driver may be virtualized for use in print virtual application output. Virtualizing printer drivers may allow virtual applications to access and use printer and/or software resources without installing the resource on the device. | 01-01-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Buresh, Lebanon, OR US
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| 20090109271 | Printing Device Handle - A printer having a head and a handle are disclosed. In one embodiment, the handle has a convex side and a concave side. In another embodiment, the head is pivotable relative to the handle. | 04-30-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Cashdollar, Goodlettsville, TN US
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| 20080235041 | Enterprise data management - Methods and systems manage data for an enterprise. In one implementation, a computer-implemented method is provided for managing data for an enterprise. According to the method, data may be imported from a plurality of data sources into a staging area of a server. In the staging area, the data may be processed. The processing may comprise determining a category identifier for a subset of the data based on one of the plurality of data sources from which the subset of the data originated and assigning the category identifier to the subset of the data. The method may further comprise transmitting the subset of the data from the staging area to a work area of the server and applying, by the work area, one or more logical rules to the subset of the data based on the category identifier. The one or more logical rules may convert the subset of the data. The method further comprises storing the subset of the data in a database. | 09-25-2008 |
Jeffrey J. Cieplewski, Waukesha, WI US
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| 20090114364 | MATERIAL USED TO COMBAT THERMAL EXPANSION RELATED DEFECTS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE CASTING PROCESSES - An additive to foundry sand molding and core aggregates is used to produce sand cores and molds. The additive produces a sand-based foundry molding and core aggregate which resists the formation of some of the defects commonly associated with the production of castings produced by silica sand-based molding and core aggregates. In particular, the additive improves the quality of castings poured at temperatures higher than those of the pouring temperatures of molten iron, such as in steel castings, and in iron castings with “hot spots.” | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090114365 | MATERIAL USED TO COMBAT THERMAL EXPANSION RELATED DEFECTS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE CASTING PROCESSES - An additive to foundry sand molding and core aggregates is used to produce sand cores and molds. The additive produces a sand-based foundry molding and core aggregate which resists the formation of some of the defects commonly associated with the production of castings produced by silica sand-based molding and core aggregates. In particular, the additive improves the quality of castings poured at temperatures higher than those of the pouring temperatures of molten iron, such as in steel castings and in iron castings with “hot spots.” | 05-07-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Cronick, Huntington Beach, CA US
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| 20100012788 | Exchangeable Propellant Cartridge System - A propellant depot ( | 01-21-2010 |
| 20110031352 | Two Part Spacecraft Servicing Vehicle System with Adaptors, Tools, and Attachment Mechanisms - An in-space spacecraft servicing system ( | 02-10-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Dacunha, Midland, TX US
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| 20100111716 | Apparatus for analysis and control of a reciprocating pump system by determination of a pump card - An instrumentation system for assessing operation of a reciprocating pump system which produces hydrocarbons from a non-vertical or a vertical wellbore. The instrumentation system periodically produces a downhole pump card as a function of a directly or indirectly measured surface card and a friction law function from a wave equation which describes the linear vibrations in a long slender rod. A control signal or command signal is generated based on characteristics of the downhole pump card for controlling the pumping system. It also generates a pump and well analysis report that is useful for a pump operation and determination of its condition. | 05-06-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Damick, Manassas, VA US
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| 20090083428 | SWITCHING BETWEEN CONENCTIVITY TYPES TO MAINTAIN CONNECTIVITY - Techniques are provided for leveraging narrowband connectivity (such as dial-up communications or other types of low bandwidth communications) to provision or configure broadband connectivity between a broadband access provider and a broadband device, such as a DSL modem or a cable modem. Specifically, because narrowband connectivity does not require advance configuration or provisioning by the host system of connectivity parameters for an access-seeking device, a modem at an access-seeking device may be leveraged to establish a narrowband connection between that device and a host system and to enable an exchange or negotiation of connectivity parameters necessary to enable future broadband connectivity. Thus, once established, the narrowband connection may be used as a conduit for communicating required provisioning information between the broadband-enabling host and the access-seeking device to enable broadband connectivity by the device in the future. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100250725 | INTEROPERABILITY USING A LOCAL PROXY SERVER - A home-networking gateway may automatically provide a function based on data identified on a device on a home network. The home-networking gateway may perform the function using another device that is capable of performing the function and is accessible to the home-networking gateway. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110078502 | Switching Between Connectivity Types To Maintain Connectivity - Techniques are provided for leveraging narrowband connectivity (such as dial-up communications or other types of low bandwidth communications) to provision or configure broadband connectivity between a broadband access provider and a broadband device, such as a DSL modem or a cable modem. Specifically, because narrowband connectivity does not require advance configuration or provisioning by the host system of connectivity parameters for an access-seeking device, a modem at an access-seeking device may be leveraged to establish a narrowband connection between that device and a host system and to enable an exchange or negotiation of connectivity parameters necessary to enable future broadband connectivity. Thus, once established, the narrowband connection may be used as a conduit for communicating required provisioning information between the broadband-enabling host and the access-seeking device to enable broadband connectivity by the device in the future. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20120110114 | INTEROPERABILITY USING A LOCAL PROXY SERVER - A home-networking gateway may automatically provide a function based on data identified on a device on a home network. The home-networking gateway may perform the function using another device that is capable of performing the function and is accessible to the home-networking gateway. | 05-03-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Dobbek, Morgan Hill, CA US
Jeffrey J. Domey, Elmira, NY US
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| 20080268200 | Methods and apparatus for making honeycomb structures with chamfered after-applied skin and honeycomb structures produced thereby - The present invention provides methods for manufacturing a honeycomb filter having an after-applied skin with chamfered edges formed on the face-ends of the honeycomb filter structure. Apparatus for the manufacture of these honeycomb structures having after-applied skin with chamfered edges are also provided. In addition, honeycomb filter structures with chamfered after-applied skins are provided | 10-30-2008 |
Jeffrey J. Donchez, Edmonds, WA US
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| 20100078442 | SAFE-T-GRIP - The current invention is an apparatus that allows the user to easily lift a container. Specifically, the apparatus is a set of handles that can be attached to a container after market or can be integrated into the container's design during the manufacturing process. | 04-01-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Dudarenke, Fond Du Lac, WI US
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| 20120083176 | Anti-Ingestion System for a Marine Drive - An anti-ingestion system is provided for a marine drive with a submerged exhaust outlet. An anti-ingestion valve is operated by differential pressure thereacross to a closed condition when the engine is operating in an on state and cooling water is being pumped through a water conduit to an exhaust mixing point, with the anti-ingestion valve blocking passage of cooling water therepast in the noted closed condition. The anti-ingestion valve is operated by differential pressure thereacross to an open condition when the engine is in an off state, and permits passage of air therethrough and communicates atmospheric pressure through the water conduit to the exhaust mixing point to relieve vacuum in the exhaust system. | 04-05-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Dulzo, Novi, MI US
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| 20110130892 | ENHANCED REFLASH USING MODULAR DISCRIMINATION - An improved system, method, and mechanism for executing and reconfiguring a reflash procedure maintains a vehicle state of charge while avoiding defective reflash operations. In an aspect of the invention, the technique includes receiving a reflash request, i.e., at a controller associated with the vehicle, the reflash request identifying one or more target modules and specifying replacement information. A reflash procedure in accordance with the received request is then begun. However, when and if the charge state of the vehicle drops below a predetermined threshold, the controller modifies the reflash procedure by first categorizing individual ongoing reflash operations and stopping any reflash operations belonging to the second class, while continuing any reflash operations belonging to the first class. | 06-02-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Dumonthier, Ashburn, VA US
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| 20120069321 | IMAGING DEVICE AND CIRCUIT FOR SAME - An apparatus and method for imaging a target area is provided. Light is directed to a target area where it reflects off objects. The light is then returned to a receiving device. This receiving device creates a signal indicative of the intensity of the received light. The time of flight for the light plus the shape of the signal are analyzed to determine the range and shape of objects in the target area. | 03-22-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Duzak, Redmond, WA US
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| 20090172063 | Multi-Threaded Codeless User-Defined Functions - A multi-threaded codeless user-defined function (UDF) may be provided. First, at least one input value may be received from a calculation thread corresponding to a spreadsheet calling the codeless UDF. Then, the at least one input value may be saved in a thread storage area outside of a UDF storage area containing the codeless UDF. Next, the codeless UDF may be performed comprising performing at least one calculation using at least one formula in the codeless UDF and the at least one input value from the thread storage area. At least one output value produced in response to performing the codeless UDF may then be returned to the calculation thread corresponding to the spreadsheet calling the codeless UDF. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090271693 | ASYNCHRONOUS USER DEFINED FUNCTIONS - A framework for enabling users to create User Defined Functions (UDFs), which can run simultaneously without using multiple calculation threads, is provided. A calculation engine continues a remainder of calculation operations independent of a pending asynchronous function upon starting to run the asynchronous function without waiting to receive a result. The result value is introduced to the computation at a later time during the calculation cycle, when it is received or completed by the calculation engine. When the results are received, downstream operations such as dependent functions are calculated without changing a flow of dependencies within the operations. | 10-29-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Farrenkopf, Christiansburg, VA US
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| 20090084634 | VERSATILE SPROCKET SHEAVE ASSEMBLY - An elevator system may include a motor having a common shaft which is suitable to engage any one of a plurality of interchangeable drive component assemblies, and a drive component assembly selected from the plurality of different interchangeable drive assemblies and engaged to the common shaft. The plurality of interchangeable drive component assemblies can be a sheave assembly or a sprocket assembly. The motor can be a direct drive motor, e.g., a permanent magnet (PM) brushless motor or a synchronous motor. The plurality of interchangeable drive component assemblies may also include one or more components which are interchangeable between the assemblies, e.g., a manual lowering device (MLD) or a spacer or a hub. The plurality of interchangeable drive component assemblies may each be assembled from a set of pre-configured assembly components configured for use with the common shaft. | 04-02-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Fesko, Maumee, OH US
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| 20100248966 | HOMOGENEOUS GAS-EVOLVING COMPOSITION - A homogeneous gas-evolving composition is provided that includes an acid, a gas-evolving acid neutralizing agent, and at least one of an inorganic carbonate, inorganic bicarbonate, alkaline peroxide, or alkaline azide. A water-soluble desiccant is homogeneously intermixed with the acid and the gas-evolving acid neutralizing agent. The desiccant is present in an amount able to absorb ambient moisture equivalent to at least 0.01 total weight percent of the composition before gas evolution of more than 50% of the theoretical gas evolution available from the composition. To confer storage stability, the acid, the gas-evolving acid neutralizing agent, and water-soluble desiccant cumulatively have a water content of less than 1 total weight percent water. Through appropriate selection of a desiccant or inclusion of a surfactant foaming agent, the composition foams upon drenching with water. The composition is particularly well suited for consistent usage of glyphosate herbicide. Plant growth inhibition is provided by wetting a plant with water and then applying the composition onto the plant. After allowing sufficient time, the composition absorbs the water and evolves gas, thereby spreading herbicide on the plant preferential to surrounding soil. | 09-30-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Gagliardo, Gaithersburg, MD US
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| 20110039190 | CONTINUOUS POROUS FLOW DISTRIBUTORS FOR A FUEL CELL - A fuel cell plate for a fuel cell assembly is provided that includes a pair of unipolar plates including a flow field, an inlet flow distributor, and an outlet flow distributor, wherein the flow distributors are produced from a porous material to control liquid water throughout the reactant flow path. | 02-17-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Gronsky, Ligonier, PA US
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| 20120024086 | CRYOGENIC SPECIMEN HOLDER - An improved cryogenic specimen holder for imaging and analysis facilitates imaging at very high tilt angles with a large field of view. A retractable specimen holder tip protects the specimen during transport. An optimized Dewar design is positioned at a fixed, tilted angle with respect to the axis of the holder, providing a means of continuously cooling the specimen irrespective of the high tilt angle and the amount of liquid nitrogen present in the vessel. The Dewar neck design reduces the entrapment of nitrogen gas bubbles and its shape prevents the spilling of liquid nitrogen at high tilt angles. The specimen holder has a retractable tip that completely encapsulates the specimen within a shielded environment internal to the specimen holder body. The cooling and specimen transfer mechanisms reduce thermal drift and the detrimental effects of vibrations generated by both the evaporation of liquid nitrogen present in the Dewar as well as other environmental effects. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025103 | IN SITU HOLDER ASSEMBLY - An in situ optical specimen holder is disclosed which may be utilized for imaging and analysis during dynamic experimentation. This holder assembly includes a set of focusing and reflection optics along with an environmental cell. Electromagnetic radiation can be used to optically excite the specimen in the presence or absence of fluid. A highly reflective mirror may be used to focus the radiation on to the specimen without the presence of any heating components within the cell. The spot size of the irradiation at the specimen surface can be varied, thus exciting only a specific region on the specimen. The window type cell provides a variable fluid path length ranging from the specimen thickness to 500 μm. The holder has the provision to continuously circulate fluids over the specimen. The pressure within the cell can be regulated by controlling the flow rate of the fluids and the speed of the pumps. | 02-02-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Harouche, Great Neck, NJ US
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| 20090043727 | System and Method for Stepped Loading of Web Page Content - A system and method for integrating customized content with the main content of a Web page where the customized content is generated after the main content has been loaded within a browser application of a client computer is disclosed. The system and method of the present invention maintains information relating to the main content of a Web page in a memory cache which is then used to locate offer content that is relevant to the main Web page content. The offer content may then be transmitted to the client computer where it is integrated with pre-loaded main content within a Web page. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090271246 | MERCHANT RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Automated generation of a merchant recommendation list is disclosed. When a financial processor obtains rich and relevant information related to consumers and merchants, collaborative filtering, profiling, clustering and predictive modeling techniques are combined to provide merchant recommendations to a consumer. The system analyzes consumer attributes which relate to target consumer attributes to create a target consumer cluster, creates associations based upon merchant attributes and the target consumer attributes and provides the feedback based on the associations. | 10-29-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Helline, Port Clinto, OH US
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| 20100162928 | CLEANING TRAY - A cleaning tray for the improved cleaning of surfaces is provided. The tray is releasably engagable with a plurality of different shaped horizontal surfaces, and allows the horizontal surface to overhang at least a portion of a collecting portion, with detritus easily swept from the horizontal surface into the collecting portion, and thence into a waste container. | 07-01-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Hendron, Elkton, MD US
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| 20100015895 | Chemical mechanical polishing pad having electrospun polishing layer - Chemical mechanical polishing pads having an electrospun polishing layer are provided, wherein the electrospun polishing layer has a polishing surface that is adapted for polishing a semiconductor substrate. Also provided are methods of making such chemical mechanical polishing pads and for using them to polish semiconductor substrates. | 01-21-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Hilde, Ridgecrest, CA US
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| 20080252874 | Ladar Stream Formatting and Processing Method - A Lasar Stream format is provided which is a logical structure that encapsulates Ladar sensor data generated by a Ladar sensor. The data is packaged into message structures for transmission over a transport medium. The messages form a data stream and when the messages arrive at a destination the messages are processed and made available for use by signal processors such as automatic target recognition system. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080273210 | THREE DIMENSIONAL SHAPE CORRELATOR - A three dimensional shape correlation computer software program which uses laser radar data for target identification. The correlation program obtains a scan of laser radar data of a target from a Ladar sensor. The data includes a plurality of X,Y,Z coordinate detection points for the target. The software simulates the sensor scan using a 3D wire-frame model of the target. An X,Y,Z coordinate location is computed for every point in the computer model of the target. The software compares the X,Y,Z coordinate detection points for the target with the X,Y,Z coordinate points for the computer model to determine if the points match. When there is a match a target identification is declared. | 11-06-2008 |
Jeffrey J. Holleran, Viera, FL US
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| 20110302215 | ASSEMBLY, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR CONTROLLING DISPOSITION OF ENTERPRISE DATA AT A WIRELESS DEVICE - An apparatus, and an associated method, facilitates enterprise control of enterprise data at a personal-liable wireless device. A network-generated command, generated by a network command generator is sent to the wireless device. The command is detected at the wireless device, and the contents of the detected command are ascertained. The affected data is accessed, and disposition is made of the affected, enterprise data. | 12-08-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Hritz, Baldwin, PA US
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| 20100122808 | Temperature Management System for a 2CD Type Air Compressor - A temperature management system for an air compressor includes a plurality of cooling fans coupled to an intercooler of the air compressor; an electrical relay comprising a coil and contacts operated by the coil; and a temperature switch coupled to the coil of the electrical relay. The contacts are located between the cooling fans and an electrical power supply. The temperature switch opens at a temperature above a predetermined temperature at a high pressure inlet of a high pressure stage of the air compressor, thereby closing the contacts of the electrical relay which applies power to the cooling fans. | 05-20-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Kavlick, Aurora, OH US
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| 20090100104 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING ATTENDANCE AT A SPECTATOR EVENT - A system and method for supporting attendance at spectator events are provided. Received selection data representative of a plurality of associated participants is associated with at least one general, pre-determined participant group, and associated with the team's and/or one or more player's performance related to the outcome of the particular attended sports event. Cumulative selection data is further collected in association with at least one general, pre-determined participant group and in association with the performance of a team and/or one or more player in a plurality of sports events. The collected cumulative selection data is then analyzed. Based on the analysis data representative of a reward for at least one participant or one participant group, is then output. | 04-16-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Klaumann, Prairie Village, KS US
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| 20110106963 | STREAMING CONTENT DELIVERY MANAGEMENT FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A wireless communication device comprises a wireless communication interface, a user interface, and a processing system. The wireless communication interface is configured to receive streaming content from a communication system. The user interface is configured to display the streaming content in a plurality of windows. The processing system is configured to monitor a screen arrangement of the wireless communication device and determine an amount that each of the windows is covered, and if the amount exceeds a threshold value, to initiate a packet indicating a source packet address of the streaming content being displayed in the covered window. The wireless communication interface is further configured to transfer the packet to the communication system, wherein the communication system receives the packet, and in response, ceases transmission of the streaming content being displayed in the covered window to the wireless communication device. | 05-05-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Kochy, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100186042 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AND UTILIZING ELECTRONIC PROGRAMS GUIDE INFORMATION - Television schedule information transmission and utilization systems transmit TV schedule data and associated network control messages provided by computer as packets via the Video Blanking Interval (VBI) lines in the TV signal from various television program providers. This data is acquired by regional data processing systems and forwarded by the regional data processing systems to subscriber units and used to construct an internal database. This internal database can be accessed by the subscriber unit to display a TV schedule for the channels that are received by the user's TV. | 07-22-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Konczak, Alpena, MI US
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| 20100071596 | GEOTHERMAL GROUT, AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND UTILIZING SAME - A thermally enhanced, single component, geothermal grout from recycled materials, such as class F fly ash and cement kiln dust. Additional components can include a mid-range water reducer and a dry caustic. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20120055375 | GEOTHERMAL GROUT, AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND UTILIZING SAME - A thermally enhanced, single component, geothermal grout from recycled materials, such as class F fly ash and cement kiln dust. Additional components can include a mid-range water reducer and a dry caustic. | 03-08-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Kremicki, Cardiff By The Sea, CA US
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| 20100094472 | Irrigation System With Soil Moisture Based Seasonal Watering Adjustment - A soil moisture based irrigation system includes a stand alone irrigation controller with a seasonal adjust feature and a stand alone weather station including at least one soil moisture sensor. The soil moisture based irrigation system further includes a stand alone soil moisture control unit operatively connected to the irrigation controller and the soil moisture sensor. The soil moisture control unit includes programming configured to calculate an estimated soil moisture requirement value using a signal from the soil moisture sensor and to automatically modify a watering schedule of the irrigation controller through the seasonal adjust feature based on the estimated soil moisture requirement value to thereby conserve water while maintaining plant health. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110238229 | Irrigation System with Soil Moisture Based Seasonal Watering Adjustment - A soil moisture based irrigation system includes a stand alone irrigation controller with a seasonal adjust feature and a stand alone weather station including at least one soil moisture sensor. The soil moisture based irrigation system further includes a stand alone soil moisture control unit operatively connected to the irrigation controller and the soil moisture sensor. The soil moisture control unit includes programming configured to calculate an estimated soil moisture requirement value using a signal from the soil moisture sensor and to automatically modify a watering schedule of the irrigation controller through the seasonal adjust feature based on the estimated soil moisture requirement value to thereby conserve water while maintaining plant health. | 09-29-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Kruke, Lorain, OH US
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| 20090061100 | MATERIAL APPLICATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus for spraying glass bottle mold bodies, such as blanks and rings in a molding machine, includes nozzles and spray guns mounted on a plate such that the nozzles are positioned to spray the mold bodies with a material such as a lubricant during normal operation of the machine and without shutting the machine down. The apparatus can be installed on an existing machine without changing the molding machine. Rings may be sprayed while in motion during normal machine operation. A nozzle is provided along with check valves to produce a tight conical spray pattern. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100175617 | MATERIAL APPLICATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus for spraying glass bottle mold bodies, such as blanks and rings in a molding machine, includes nozzles and spray guns mounted on a plate such that the nozzles are positioned to spray the mold bodies with a material such as a lubricant during normal operation of the machine and without shutting the machine down. The apparatus can be installed on an existing machine without changing the molding machine. Rings may be sprayed while in motion during normal machine operation. A nozzle is provided along with check valves to produce a tight conical spray pattern. | 07-15-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Lace, Huntington Beach, CA US
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| 20110048215 | SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - A sensor assembly for a stringed musical instrument having a plurality of movable strings includes a primary winding extending outward to form a mounting member and adapted to be disposed on the stringed musical instrument. The sensor assembly includes at least one magnet disposed adjacent the primary winding to generate a magnetic field. The primary winding creates a primary current from a disruption in the magnetic field by the movable strings and the primary current creates a primary electromagnetic flux. The sensor assembly further includes at least one secondary being coupled to the primary winding. The at least one secondary winding transforms the primary electromagnetic flux into a secondary current adapted to pass out the stringed musical instrument. | 03-03-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Lesica, Arlington, MA US
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| 20100217080 | Disposable Sheath for Use with an Imaging System - The present invention provides disposable illumination sheaths as a sterile barrier between an imaging device and a patient. An exemplary sheath can generally be usable with any imaging system known in the art, for example, an endoscopic imaging system, and can be designed to cover and/or enclose portions of the imaging device that may be exposed to patient tissue and/or bodily fluids. An exemplary sheath of the present invention can be designed to cover and protect the imaging shaft, optics housing, camera housing, handle, imaging output and/or other electrical and component cords, as well as any other portion of the imaging device that may be exposed to contamination. A used sheath can be disposed of after a first procedure and a new, sterile sheath can be used for a subsequent procedure. In this way, an imaging device can be utilized repeatedly without the need for a full sterilization between each procedure. | 08-26-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Letteri, Punta Gorda, FL US
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| 20110240537 | EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD TREATMENT MACHINE - A user interface for a machine for extracorporeal blood treatment comprises a touch screen and a controller programmed to display on a screen ( | 10-06-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Marabella, Friendswood, TX US
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| 20100276155 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUBSEA CONTROL AND MONITORING - A technique operates a valve system in a subsea test tree via a control system of a type suitable for gaining desired industry ratings. A monitoring system is utilized to monitor functions of the control system, but the monitoring system is independent from the control system. | 11-04-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Marrah, Kokomo, IN US
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| 20080214133 | System and method of a stereo receiving system - A system and method of a stereo receiving system, including a plurality of antennas, a receiving device, a plurality of summing devices, a phase lock loop device, a controllable phase shifter device, and a gain-control device. The plurality of antennas receive RF signals having a common frequency but potentially different phases. The receiving device is in electrical communication with the plurality of antennas. The plurality of summing devices are in electrical communication between at least one of the plurality of antennas and the receiving device. The phase lock loop device is in electrical communication with the receiving device. The gain-control device is in electrical communication between the plurality of antennas and the receiving device, wherein the gain-control device controls a signal-to-noise ratio of the RF signals aligned from the plurality of antennas. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080273715 | Vehicle external speaker and communication system - A communication assembly is provided for a vehicle to communicate audio sound inside and outside the vehicle. The communication assembly includes a housing such as an exterior rearview mirror housing. The housing has a sound port in communication with an outside environment external to the vehicle. The sound communication assembly also includes an audio speaker and microphone located in the housing in audio communication with the sound port. The audio speaker is operable to provide audio sound to the outside environment external to the vehicle. The communication assembly further includes a communication link coupled to the audio speaker and microphone for providing signals to the audio speaker and microphone to broadcast audio sound to the outside environment. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20100195482 | HIERARCHICALLY MODULATED OFDM COMMUNICATION FROM A SATELLITE-BASED TRANSMITTER WITH REDUCED SECONDARY DATA LOSS FROM CLIPPING - High priority data and low priority digital data are transmitted as primary and secondary data in hierarchically modulated, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) from an earth-orbiting satellite. To enable the transmitter amplifier to be operated with less back-off from saturation without clipping, the low priority OFDM symbols have fewer samples than the high priority OFDM symbols, and the high priority samples on which the low priority samples are superimposed are selected according to a first deterministic rule using sample power comparisons of the high priority samples to concentrate the low priority samples on those high priority samples having lower (optimally, the lowest) sample power. The low priority samples are distributed on the selected high priority samples according to a second deterministic rule relating the original low priority sample order to the original high priority sample order. | 08-05-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Missling, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20110021899 | CONDUCTIVE POLYMER COATINGS - An electrically conductive coating composition that includes a polymeric mixture, an electrically conductive material dispersed within the polymeric mixture and, optionally, one or more bioactive agents is described. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110159072 | CONTROLLED RELEASE MATRIX - A biocompatible polymeric controlled release matrix for delivery of one or more bioactive agents from an implantable medical device is described. In one embodiment, the polymeric controlled release matrix is a complaint film that includes one or more compliant biocompatible polymers and one or more bioactive agents. In another embodiment, the polymeric controlled release matrix is an elastomeric collar that includes one or more elastomeric biocompatible polymers and one or more bioactive agents. | 06-30-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Molldrem, Houston, TX US
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| 20110293620 | Monoclonal Antibodies For Use In Diagnosis and Therapy of Cancers and Autoimmune Disease - The specification describes the sequences for antibodies that recognize the HLA-A2-restricted peptide PR-I in the context of HLA presentation on the surface of cancer cells. Use of these antibodies in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and immune-related diseases are also provided. | 12-01-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Monteforte, Seven Hills, OH US
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| 20100262449 | CONTEXT BASED MOBILE MARKETING - A marketing system is provided that leverages context information including location as well as extrinsic data, among other things. Advertisers can create and register advertisements or promotional offers with the system. System users can create a profile comprising preferences that identify desirable advertisement. A correlation component is then employed to match advertisements to users as a function of preferences, location, and extrinsic data. Subsequently matched advertisements are delivered to a user, for example by way of a mobile computing device. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100262464 | ACTIVE LEARNING AND ADVANCED RELATIONSHIP MARKETING - Active learning and advanced relationship marketing are employed with respect to a mobile marketing system. A relationship between an advertiser and a consumer can become smarter over time as a function of interaction as well as non-interaction. Further, affinity groups or micro segments can be identified to aid tailoring of advertisements to consumers. Consumers can additionally be engaged in a dialog to acquire additional information and/or feedback data to develop a further understanding of specific consumers. Still further yet, assistance can be provided to advertisers so that advertisements can be customized for needs of potential customers. | 10-14-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Nieter, Coventry, CT US
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| 20120036993 | COMPRESSOR VALVE ARRANGEMENT - An arrangement for a compressor ( | 02-16-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Nummerdor, Rio Rancho, NM US
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| 20080309434 | Ceramic monoblock filter with metallization pattern providing increased power load handling - A ceramic monoblock filter incorporating a top face input/output port metallization pattern defining an input/output transmission line, a power load distribution bar, and a ground plate. The transmission line, power load distribution bar, and ground plate are all positioned and oriented relative to each other and two of the resonators defining the filter to define load splitting capacitors providing increased power load handling characteristics. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090146761 | RF monoblock filter with recessed top pattern and cavity providing improved attenuation - An electrical signal filter defined by a block of dielectric material with a top surface, a bottom surface, side surfaces, and through-holes extending between the top and bottom surfaces. In one embodiment, a plurality of walls extend outwardly from the top surface to define a peripheral rim and filter cavity. A pattern of metallized and unmetallized areas is defined on selected surfaces of the block including an area of metallization that covers at least a portion of the top surface and at least one of the walls to define at least one input/output electrode on the wall. In one embodiment, a pair of input/output electrodes are formed on a pair of posts defined on one of the walls and the filter is adapted for mounting to a printed circuit board with the rim of the walls against the board and the posts coupled to respective input and output pads on the board. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100029241 | Rf filter/resonator with protruding tabs - An RF signal filter/resonator includes a core of dielectric material having top, bottom, and side surfaces. At least one through-hole extends through the core. In one embodiment, the core defines first and second alignment/coupling elements formed on the core for aligning and coupling the filter on and to another coupling element or structure such as a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the alignment/coupling elements are first and second spaced-apart tabs of different configuration which protrude outwardly from one of the side surfaces, are adapted to be fitted in complementarily configured slots in the printed circuit board, and define respective RF signal input/output pads. In another embodiment, the tabs protrude outwardly from the top surface of the core. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100066466 | RF monoblock filter assembly with lid filter - An RF filter assembly comprising a monoblock of dielectric material defining a first RF filter and a lid of dielectric material defining a second RF filter. In one embodiment, the monoblock defines a peripheral wall of dielectric material extending upwardly from a top surface thereof and first and second posts of dielectric material also extending upwardly from the top surface of the monoblock including regions of metallization thereon defining respective conductive input/output pads. The lid is seated against the top of the wall of the monoblock in a relationship spaced from the top surface of the monoblock and defines at least one region of metallization on one of the surfaces thereof defining a filter and a conductive input/output pad in coupling relationship with the input/output pad defined on one of the first and second posts on the monoblock. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100141352 | Duplex Filter with Recessed Top Pattern Cavity - A duplex filter includes a core of dielectric material with top, bottom, and side surfaces, and first and second spaced-apart sets of through-holes extending therethrough. A wall extends outwardly from the top surface to define a peripheral rim and cavity. A pattern of metallized and unmetallized areas are defined on selected core surfaces including strips of metallization on the top surface that extend onto the wall and the peripheral rim thereof to define respective transmit, receive, and antenna connection posts. In one embodiment, the core is made from two separate blocks which have been coupled together to define an interior metallized layer which separates the first and second sets of through-holes and an exterior wall on the top surface separates the respective transmit and receive conductive patterns thereon. | 06-10-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Odor, Alburtis, PA US
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| 20120072634 | FULLY INTEGRATED, LOW AREA UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS DEVICE TRANSCEIVER - A transceiver apparatus includes a process, a first type of transceiver circuit for data transmission, a second type of transceiver circuit for data transmission, and a communications interface for communicating between the first type of transceiver circuit and an external device. The first type of transceiver circuit is co-located with a physical layer associated with the first type of transceiver circuit. In some embodiments, the first type of transceiver circuit can be, for example, a USB 2.0 transceiver circuit, and the second type of transceiver circuit can be a USB 3.0 transceiver circuit. The aforementioned external device can be an external USB device. | 03-22-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Okrutney, Tipp City, OH US
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| 20110057425 | SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG - An inflatable cushion for a side of a vehicle is provided, the inflatable cushion having a first sheet of material; a second sheet of material, the first sheet of material being secured to the first sheet of material to define the inflatable cushion; wherein at least a portion of a peripheral edge of the inflatable cushion is defined by a seam wherein the first sheet is secured to the second sheet only by a plurality of stitches and the inflatable cushion maintains an internal pressure in a range of greater than 20 KPa and less than 50 KPa for at least 1.5 seconds during inflation of the inflatable cushion. | 03-10-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Osterchill, Texarkana, AR US
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| 20090127799 | SEAL STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A seal structure is provided for an internal combustion engine. The seal structure can include a main seal link, at least one fastener seal connected to the main seal link and adapted to surround at least a portion of a crankcase fastener hole, and an enlarged bearing seal operatively connected to the fastener seal and adapted to be in sealing abutment with at least a portion of an outer race of a bearing. The engine can include a crankcase formed of a first section and a second section retained together with the seal structure located therebetween for providing a seal for the crankcase. | 05-21-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Peden, Ii, Burlington, MA US
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| 20090293106 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WIRELESS NETWORK ACCESS PRIVILEGES BASED ON WIRELESS CLIENT LOCATION - An access point through which a wireless device attaches to a wireless network determines the access privileges that will be accorded to the device based on a criteria set, such as the ID and physical location of the device requesting network access, the access point through which the device is connected to the network and user credentials. The location of the device is determined by a location determination system using the signal strength of the device signal. The location information and ID information is provided to an access server that uses the criteria set to retrieve access privileges from a privilege database. The retrieved access privileges are then applied to the wireless device by means of the access point and other devices in the wireless network. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100315203 | ASSET TAG POWER OPTIMIZATION - A technique for saving power in a tag that is operationally connected to an asset involves using telemetry data to enter an appropriate power state. An asset tracking system according to the technique can make use of context to better track assets to which power-saving tags are operationally connected. Secure tag configuration techniques and asset-agnostic tags are described. Location-agnostic tags are also described. | 12-16-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Persch, San Diego, CA US
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| 20120136973 | SCHEDULING OF MULTIPLE FILES FOR SERVING ON A SERVER - Multiple files a served using a server coupled to a data network. A plurality of files is determined, wherein a file includes an integer number of blocks, and wherein each block includes at least one input symbol. For each file, an indication of at least one channel on which to serve the file is determined, and, for each file, a rate at which to serve the file is determined. Also, a schedule for processing the blocks is determined, and output symbols for the blocks are generated according to the schedule. The output symbols are transmitted on the corresponding at least one channel, wherein the files are concurrently served at their corresponding rates. | 05-31-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Persch, Albany, CA US
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| 20090210547 | SCHEDULING OF MULTIPLE FILES FOR SERVING ON A SERVER - Multiple files a served using a server coupled to a data network. A plurality of files is determined, wherein a file includes an integer number of blocks, and wherein each block includes at least one input symbol. For each file, an indication of at least one channel on which to serve the file is determined, and, for each file, a rate at which to serve the file is determined. Also, a schedule for processing the blocks is determined, and output symbols for the blocks are generated according to the schedule. The output symbols are transmitted on the corresponding at least one channel, wherein the files are concurrently served at their corresponding rates. | 08-20-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Persoff, San Jose, CA US
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| 20090125005 | Closed Loop System and Method for Ablating Lenses with Aberrations - The present invention comprises a closed loop system and method for assessing a performance of a refractive surgical system that is capable of correcting lower and higher order aberrations of the eye. In one embodiment, the refractor surgical system comprises a corneal re-shaping laser system and a refractor system that is capable of measuring low and higher order aberrations of the eye. A software application is capable of transforming the measurements of the refractor system to a treatment plan to control and guide the corneal re-shaping laser system. The systems and methods of the present invention may include a lens that is created by the corneal reshaping laser system and can be measured by the refractor system. | 05-14-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Pilarcik, Columbus, OH US
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| 20090313106 | System and Method for Granting Promotional Rewards to Both Customers and Non-Customers - Systems and methods of attracting and retaining customers of a Banking institution through an incentive program is disclosed, comprising: operating a promotional program, comprising the dispensing of a indicia redeemable for a prize, and wherein the dispensing of the indicia is accomplished through the use of an automated teller machine (ATM); and operating a rewards program, wherein upon a customer completing a triggering behavior, a specified reward is granted to the customer. Systems and methods of operating a promotional program for customers of a Banking institution is also disclosed, wherein the method comprises dispensing a indicia redeemable for a prize, and wherein the dispensing of the indicia is accomplished through the use of an automated checking machine (ATM). | 12-17-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Pilarick, Columbus, OH US
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| 20110131097 | System and Method for Granting Promotional Rewards to Both Customers and Non-Customers - Systems and methods of attracting and retaining customers of a Banking institution through an incentive program is disclosed, comprising: operating a promotional program, comprising the dispensing of a indicia redeemable for a prize, and wherein the dispensing of the indicia is accomplished through the use of an automated teller machine (ATM); and operating a rewards program, wherein upon a customer completing a triggering behavior, a specified reward is granted to the customer. Systems and methods of operating a promotional program for customers of a Banking institution is also disclosed, wherein the method comprises dispensing a indicia redeemable for a prize, and wherein the dispensing of the indicia is accomplished through the use of an automated checking machine (ATM). | 06-02-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Rogers, Centennial, CO US
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| 20100170222 | MECHANICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING ACCUMULATOR ATTENUATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A liquid/gas interface pressure accumulator and mechanical filter device is especially adapted for use within a propellant utilization monitoring system of a space launch vehicle. The device provides a retrofit solution for overcoming problems associated with liquid entering a pressure sensing lines and pressure noises that collectively harm the ability to accurately measure fuel and oxidizer levels. One device is attached to each fuel and oxidizer tank of the launch vehicle. Each device includes a housing and an internal sensing chamber that is used to accumulate liquid before it can enter a pressure sensing communication line connected to a pressure sensing transducer. The construction of the device also allows filtering of undesirable pressure noises due to vibration, pressure pulsations, and other vibratory events that occur during operation of the space vehicle. The device is also selectively tunable to filter out certain frequencies and frequency ranges/bands. The invention in other aspects includes methods of improving pressure sensing applications in a propellant utilization monitoring system. | 07-08-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Santman, Keene, NH US
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| 20120070887 | Cell Visualization System for Multi-Layer Cell Culture Device - The present invention relates generally to a multi-layer system for containing cells in culture, and a system for visualizing cells cultured in the multi-layered system. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multi-layer cell culture device having a specialized bottom plate and a microscope adaptor which can accommodate a microscope to allow microscopic visualization of cells cultured in the device. | 03-22-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Seilhamer, Los Altos Hills, CA US
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| 20100279333 | METHODS OF TREATMENT WITH ANTIBODIES TO A CHEMOKINE EXPRESSED IN INFLAMED ADENOID - The present invention provides nucleotide and amino acid sequences that identify and encode a novel expressed chemokine (ADEC) from inflamed adenoid tissue. The present invention also provides for antisense molecules to the nucleotide sequences which encode ADEC, expression vectors for the production of purified ADEC, antibodies capable of binding specifically to ADEC, hybridization probes or oligonucleotides for the detection of ADEC-encoding nucleotide sequences, genetically engineered host cells for the expression of ADEC, diagnostic tests for inflammation or disease based on ADEC-encoding nucleic acid molecules or antibodies capable of binding specifically to ADEC. | 11-04-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Sietsema, Jenison, MI US
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| 20100329892 | Hydraulic drive and control system for pumps - A pumping system is provided which is a mobile, vehicle-mounted pumping system, such as for water or fuels, which mounts on a vehicle and may be used for various applications. The pumping system operates a drive system and control system for liquid pumps almost exclusively by hydraulic fluid pressure. | 12-30-2010 |
Jeffrey J. Supple, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20120067356 | Dental Protection Device and Method - An apparatus and method for protecting teeth. The apparatus preferably is sold as a kit preferably comprises a generic flexible tray, a securing element such as adhesive, and a quick setting dental impression material. The apparatus preferably enables the rapid and simple taking of dental impressions. The apparatus preferably can rapidly be assembled and used by someone who is not a dental professional and is thus particularly suitable for use by hospital personnel prior to a surgery. The apparatus can protect the patient's teeth and surgical instruments which are inserted into the mouth during surgery. | 03-22-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Tarrand, Houston, TX US
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| 20090162301 | Antiseptic Compositions - The present invention provides antiseptic compositions that contain DMSO or DMA, an alcohol (e.g., isopropanol), and/or an additional antiseptic agent such as iodine. In certain embodiments, the antiseptic compositions may be used for skin disinfection and/or skin antisepsis (e.g., as applied via a swab). | 06-25-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Trusiak, Laguna Hills, CA US
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| 20090071849 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCLOSING SOAP - An apparatus including a mesh portion having a bag structure with an open end and a closed end, and having an inner chamber enclosed within the bag structure is disclosed. The mesh portion may be made of a material which does not substantially absorb water and which is elastic. There is a large opening at the open end of the bag structure into which a bar of soap can be inserted to insert the bar of soap into the inner chamber of the bag structure. The mesh portion has a plurality of small openings through which parts of the bar of soap can escape from the inner chamber of the bag structure. The mesh portion may be configured so that the mesh portion automatically contracts to conform to the bar of soap as it diminishes in size with use. The mesh portion may be comprised of low density polyethylene extruded plastic. | 03-19-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Tumavitch, Livonia, MI US
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| 20110306464 | Power-Off Downshift Engagement Dampening - A method for controlling a power-off downshift in a powershift transmission includes disengaging the current gear, synchronizing engine speed and a speed of the target gear layshaft by increasing a torque capacity of the target gear clutch, disengaging the clutch, engaging the target gear, and reengaging the clutch. | 12-15-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Vannorden, Clifton Park, NY US
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| 20090149021 | SPRAY DISPENSING METHOD FOR APPLYING LIQUID METAL - Embodiments of a method for applying a thermal-interface material are described. During this method, a first surface of a heat-removal device and a second surface of a semiconductor die are prepared. Next, a region on a given surface, which is at least one of the first surface and the second surface, is defined. Then, the thermal-interface material is applied to at least the region, where the thermal-interface material includes a material that is a liquid metal over a range of operating temperatures of the semiconductor die. | 06-11-2009 |
Jeffrey J. Waterstredt, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20100139795 | DIRECT-ACTING PILOT PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID - The present invention is directed to a solenoid valve having a valve body with a fluid passage extending at least partially through the valve body. A supply port is disposed through the valve body and is operably connected to the fluid passage. The supply port introduces fluid medium from, such as hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid or some other suitable fluid from a pressure source such as a pump. A control port is also disposed through the valve body and is operably connected to the fluid passage. An exhaust port is also disposed through the valve body and is operably connected to the fluid passage. Between the control port and the supply port and the exhaust port there is a valve member that is operably disposed in the fluid passage. This is accomplished by way of a bore extending at least partially through the valve member. A metering orifice connects the fluid passage or exhaust port with the bore of the valve member. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20120018656 | DIE CAST SLEEVE WITH STABILITY ENHANCEMENT FEATURES OCCUPYING A SMALL PACKAGE SPACE - In a preferred embodiment, the present solenoid control valve is provided which has a valve sleeve having upper and lower feedback chambers which are connected to control pressure by an exterior surface longitudinal slot or slots. | 01-26-2012 |
Jeffrey J. Witts, North Reading, MA US
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| 20080269794 | LOW PROFILE DILATOR FOR ARTERIOTOMY CLOSURE SYSTEM - A low profile, two lumen dilator is provided for an arteriotomy closure system. The dilator includes a first lumen adapted to receive a guidewire and a second lumen having a proximal segment that defines a blood marking lumen and a distal segment that receives the distal ends of stabilizers in a common pocket. The blood marking lumen and pocket are arranged in tandem. The guidewire lumen may extend the full length of the dilator or may be shortened to provide rapid exchange capability. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080269800 | ARTERIOTOMY CLOSURE SYSTEM WITH DUAL LUMENS SHEATH - An arteriotomy closure system includes a double barrel sheath having parallel dedicated lumens that merge at a distal juncture into a single common lumen. One of the dedicated lumens receives a dilator and the other a stapler. One of the dilator or stapler can be advanced from its dedicated lumen distally through the common lumen and beyond the distal end of the sheath while the other of the dilator or stapler is retracted into its dedicated lumen. | 10-30-2008 |