Jeffrey M.

Jeffrey M. Achtermann, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090037428	Staging A File Within A Distributed Computing System - Methods, apparatus, and products for staging a file within a distributed computing system are disclosed that include defining a topology of the network; mapping each computer to a network location in the topology of the network; selecting, in dependence upon the topology of the network and the network locations of the computers in the network, one or more servers on which to stage the file for use by clients in the network; and staging the file on the one or more selected servers. The distributed computing system includes a plurality of computers coupled for data communications through a data communications network, the distributed computing system also includes files of computer data and computer program instructions for use by the computers, the computers include clients that use the files and servers capable of functioning as staging locations for files for use by the computers in the network.	02-05-2009
20110166850	CROSS-GUIDED DATA CLUSTERING BASED ON ALIGNMENT BETWEEN DATA DOMAINS - A system and associated method for cross-guided data clustering by aligning target clusters in a target domain to source clusters in a source domain. The cross-guided clustering process takes the target domain and the source domain as inputs. A common word attribute shared by both the target domain and the source domain is a pivot vocabulary, and all other words in both domains are a non-pivot vocabulary. The non-pivot vocabulary is projected onto the pivot vocabulary to improve measurement of similarity between data items. Source centroids representing clusters in the source domain are created and projected to the pivot vocabulary. Target centroids representing clusters in the target domain are initially created by conventional clustering method and then repetitively aligned to converge with the source centroids by use of a cross-domain similarity graph that measures a respective similarity of each target centroid to each source centroid.	07-07-2011
20110167064	CROSS-DOMAIN CLUSTERABILITY EVALUATION FOR CROSS-GUIDED DATA CLUSTERING BASED ON ALIGNMENT BETWEEN DATA DOMAINS - A system and associated method for evaluating cross-domain clusterability upon a target domain and a source domain. The cross-domain clusterability is calculated as a linear combination of a target clusterability and a source-target pair matchability, by use of a trade-off parameter that determines relative contribution of the target clusterability and the source-target pair matchability. The target clusterability quantifies how clusterable the target domain is. The source-target pair matchability is calculated as an average of a target-side matchability and a source-side matchability, which quantifies how well target centroids of the target domain are aligned with the source centroids and how well source centroids of the source domain are aligned with the target centroids, respectively.	07-07-2011

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Achtermann, Austin, TX US

Jeffrey M. Bandman, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090171833	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AND/OR ANALYZING A LIMIT ORDER BOOK - According to one embodiment, a method of generating a display of a limit order book is provided. Data regarding a plurality of limit orders entered onto an electronic market is received and recorded, at least temporarily. The data regarding each limit order includes a price and a time associated with that limit order. Based on the received data, a graphical display is generated that indicates, for each recorded limit order entered into the electronic market within a period of time, the price and the time associated with that limit order. The price associated with each limit order is indicated by a first axis of the graphical display and the time associated with each limit order is indicated by a second axis of the graphical display. The graphical display may be displayed using an electronic display device.	07-02-2009
20100299632	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING FINANCIAL MARKET DATA WITH HIDDEN INFORMATION - Systems and methods that manage financial market data with hidden information. The systems and methods may receive market data about a plurality of financial instruments. The plurality of financial instruments comprises at least two different kinds of financial instruments. Hidden information is generated, based on the market data. The hidden information is viewable only after scrolling a cursor over a graphical element. The systems and methods also generate, based on the market data, a first graphical element that is embedded with hidden information. The first graphical element is displayed on a display. An indication is received indicating that the cursor has scrolled over the first graphical element. In response to the indication, the hidden information that is embedded in the first graphical element is displayed on the display.	11-25-2010
20110145134	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING TRANSACTIONS OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - A system and method for managing transactions of financial instruments that comprises generating a graphical representation having a plurality of multi-dimensional objects positioned along an axis. Each position along the axis represents a price of a financial instrument. The system receives an indication that at least one multi-dimensional object has been selected. The system generates, in response to the at least one multi-dimensional object being selected, a dialog box in the graphical representation. The system receives information relating to a transaction of the financial instrument. The information is displayed in the dialog box and comprises a desired volume of the financial instrument at a specific price. The system communicates to a remote device the information. The remote device is in communication with the processor over a network. The system receives an indication that the transaction of the financial instrument has been executed for the desired volume at the specific price.	06-16-2011

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Bandman, New York, NY US

Jeffrey M. Bargmann, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110047461	System and Method for Desktop Management - A system and method includes displaying a desktop for a computing system, the desktop having icons. In response to a single action being performed, the method makes the icons non-viewable on the desktop when the icons are initially viewable, and makes the icons viewable on the desktop when the icons are initially non-viewable.	02-24-2011

Jeffrey M. Betthauser, Windsor, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090133137	Method of cloning animals - The present invention relates to cloning technologies. The invention relates in part to immortalized and totipotent cells useful for cloning animals, the embryos produced from these cells using nuclear transfer techniques, animals that arise from these cells and embryos, and materials, methods, and processes for establishing such cells, embryos, and animals.	05-21-2009

Jeffrey M. Boff, Dublin, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090162518	Stable Nutritional Powder - Disclosed are compositions comprising carbohydrate; lipid, comprising from about 0.25% to about 2.5 % lecithin by weight of total lipid; from about 90% to about 99.5% of intact protein by weight of total protein; and from about 0.5% to about 10% of at least one hydrolyzed protein selected from the group consisting of hydrolyzed casein protein and hydrolyzed whey protein; wherein the hydrolyzed protein has a degree of hydrolysis of between about 23% and about 90%, and wherein the compositions are nutritional powders. The nutritional powders provide improved oxidative stability and sensory performance.	06-25-2009
20090162521	Stable Nutritional Powder - Disclosed are compositions comprising carbohydrate; lipid, comprising from about 0.25% to about 2.5% lecithin by weight of total lipid; from about 0.5% to about 10% hydrolyzed casein protein by weight of total protein; and from about 90% to about 99.5% intact protein by weight of total protein; wherein the compositions are nutritional powders. The nutritional powders provide improved oxidative stability and sensory performance.	06-25-2009

Jeffrey M. Bonebrake, Granger, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100162636	Mobile, expandable disaster shelter - The invention encompasses a mobile, expandable shelter intended to provide medium term housing to disaster victims. The invention minimizes moving parts so as to make the shelter more structurally sound and allows full deployment by two people in less than ten minutes without the use of a motor to supply hydraulic, pneumatic or electric assistance. This shelter will maximize space by offering the unique feature of side shells that slide over the base structure not out of the base structure.	07-01-2010

Jeffrey M. Borning, Rosemount, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110001411	DOOR WITH MOUNT AND LOCK STRUCTURES FOR MISSION CRITICAL ENCLOSURES - A door for mission critical enclosures, for example, cabinets containing sensitive items, such as electronics that may be exposed to high stress environments, for example shock and vibration. The door structure described provides improved mounting and lock features that can allow easy access while maintaining rigid structural needs and integrity. A door assembly for a cabinet generally includes a door that can be fitted directly, or indirectly, to an enclosure through an adapter frame. Generally, the door has fitting structures that operate as interlocking, tight fitting key sets. The fittings provide suitable detent features. An actuatable lock mechanism respectively locks and unlocks the door. The actuatable lock mechanism includes a ramped locking bolt that can engage a ramped surface of the cabinet or adapter frame to facilitate locking and unlocking of the door.	01-06-2011

Jeffrey M. Breting, Evanston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198067	(1S,5S)-3-(5,6-Dichloropyridin-3-YL)-3,6-Diazabicyclo[3.2.0]Heptane Benzenesulfonate - The present invention relates to the salt (1S,5S)-3-(5,6-dichloropyridin-3-yl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane benzenesulfonate and to methods of preparing the salt.	08-06-2009

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Breting, Evanston, IL US

Jeffrey M. Brockmole, Brighton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100277319	RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A conveyor system for processing items on which radio frequency identification tags are disposed has a conveyor that conveys items through a path of travel, and an antenna disposed proximate the path of travel. Circuitry in communication with the antenna may associate RFID tag data with a package on the conveyor based on a difference signal from elements in the antenna.	11-04-2010

Jeffrey M. Brozek, Whitefish Bay, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100167110	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BATTERY PROTECTION - A battery pack. The battery pack includes a housing, a plurality of terminals, a plurality of lithium-based battery cells, and a controller. The plurality of terminals electrically connect to an electrical device. The electrical device is able to support the battery pack. Each of the plurality of battery cells are individually tapped and have an individual state of charge. The plurality of terminals includes a sense terminal. The controller is operable to monitor a characteristic of each of the plurality of battery cells and to communicate the monitored characteristic of each of the plurality of battery cells to the electrical device via the sense terminal.	07-01-2010

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Brozek, Whitefish Bay, WI US

Jeffrey M. Catchmark, Bellefonte, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100172889	DEGRADABLE BIOMOLECULE COMPOSITIONS - This document provides methods and materials related to degradable biomolecule compositions. For example, methods and materials related to compositions having one or more biomolecules and one or more biomolecule degrading enzymes having activity to degrade the one or more biomolecules of the composition are provided. In some cases, the degradable biomolecule compositions provided herein can be used as wound dressings to facilitate wound healing, as tissue scaffolds or tissue matrices to promote tissue growth or tissue regeneration, as bulking agents to provide bulk to tissue in a temporary manner, and as non-medical devices to provide compositions that are degradable.	07-08-2010
20110086236	COMPOSITES CONTAINING POLYPEPTIDES ATTACHED TO POLYSACCHARIDES AND MOLECULES - This document provides methods and materials related to composites or coatings containing polypeptides attached to polysaccharides and/or molecules. For example, methods and materials related to composites or coatings containing polypeptides (e.g., casein polypeptides) attached to polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose) and/or molecules (e.g., calcium containing molecules such as calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate and/or polyesters such as polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate) are provided. A coating provided herein can include both cationic and ionic polymers, polypeptides, or polysaccharides.	04-14-2011

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Catchmark, Bellefonte, PA US

Jeffrey M. Cavarello, Hamburg, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090014244	INTEGRATED ROTARY VALVE - A system in some embodiments includes a machine block comprising features configured to support moving machine components within a lubricating fluid, wherein the machine block includes an integral valve block configured to route the lubricating fluid through a first filter without a second filter and configured to route the lubricating fluid through the second filter without the first filter. Further embodiments include a method that includes switching circulation of a lubricant between a first filter and a second filter in response to an angular position of a valve disposed in a valve block integral to a machine block having moving components lubricated by the lubricant	01-15-2009

Jeffrey M. Ceason, Holmen, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100191711	Synchronizing Access To Resources In A Hybrid Computing Environment - Synchronizing access to resources in a hybrid computing environment that includes a host computer, a plurality of accelerators, the host computer and the accelerators adapted to one another for data communications by a system level message passing module, where synchronizing access to resources includes providing in a registry, to processes executing on the accelerators and the host computer, a key associated with a resource, the key having a value; attempting, by a process, to access the resource including determining whether a current value of the key represents an unlocked state for the resource; if the current value represents an unlocked state, attempting to lock access to the resource including setting the value to a unique identification of the process; determining whether the current value is the unique identification of the process; if the current value is the unique identification accessing the resource by the process.	07-29-2010
20100198997	Direct Memory Access In A Hybrid Computing Environment - Direct memory access (‘DMA’) in a hybrid computing environment that includes a host computer, an accelerator, the host computer and the accelerator adapted to one another for data communications by a system level message passing module, where DMA includes identifying, by the system level message passing module, a buffer of data to be transferred from the host computer to the accelerator according to a DMA protocol; segmenting, by the system level message passing module, the buffer of data into a predefined number of memory segments; pinning, by the system level message passing module, the memory segments against paging; and asynchronously with respect to pinning the memory segments, effecting, by the system level message passing module, DMA transfers of the pinned memory segments from the host computer to the accelerator.	08-05-2010

Jeffrey M. Cohen, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090187182	RF ABLATION DEVICE WITH JAM-PREVENTING ELECTRICAL COUPLING MEMBER - The inventive ablation element comprises an elongated cannula having a proximal end and a distal end. The cannula defines an internal lumen within the cannula and a cannula axis. A plurality of conductors contained within the lumen, each of the conductors has a proximal end proximate the proximal end of the cannula, and a distal end proximate the distal end of the cannula. A plurality of ablation stylets each has a proximal end and a distal end, and each coupled at the respective proximal end of the stylet to the distal end of a respective conductor, the stylets comprise a deflectable material, the conductors together with their respective stylets being mounted for axial movement. A trocar point defined proximate the distal end of the cannula. A deflection surface positioned between the trocar point and the proximal end of the cannula, the deflection surface being configured and positioned to deflect, in response to axial movement of the stylets in a direction from the proximate end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, at least some of the stylets laterally with respect to the cannula axis in different directions along substantially straight paths, the paths defining an ablation volume.	07-23-2009
20090221998	ANCHORED RF ABLATION DEVICE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE MASSES - An anchoring member which comprises a support structure and at least one anchor secured to the anchoring member is disclosed. An anchor deflection member is disposed generally externally to and at least partially surrounding and extending along the perimeter of the anchoring member. The anchor deflection member supports the anchoring member for sliding longitudinal movement in directions which result in advancement and retraction of a point on the anchor. The anchor deflection member defines a guide surface positioned on the inside of the anchor deflection member. The guide surface extends longitudinally, and it is configured and dimensioned to slidingly guide the cylindrical anchoring member. A deflection lip is positioned relatively inwardly with respect to the guide surface. The deflection lip is positioned to outwardly deflect the point of the anchor as the anchor is advanced from a position removed from the deflection lip toward the deflection lip into contact with the deflection lip and beyond the deflection lip.	09-03-2009

Jeffrey M. Conkel, Wexford, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090166597	FIBER DROP INSTALLATION DEVICE - An optical fiber installation device may include a housing having a drop receiving channel extending therethrough. A drive wheel may be rotatably positioned in the housing and configured to rotatably engage a fiber optic drop provided in the drop receiving channel. The housing may include an air pathway for applying a first flow of pressurized air from an air source to the drive wheel. The first flow of pressurized air may cause the drive wheel to rotate and propel the fiber optic drop through the drop receiving channel.	07-02-2009

Jeffrey M. Depayva, Dunlap, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090084360	VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT PUMP WITH AN ANTI-STICTION DEVICE - A spacer for use with, and to prevent or reduce the occurrence of stiction in, a fluid device such as a pump. The spacer has a generally ring-shaped body, which has first and second facing surfaces separated by a thickness. The spacer is positioned between a movable member of the pump and a stationary member of the pump such that the first facing surface of the spacer is contactable with the movable member and the second facing surface is contactable with the stationary member. The spacer has at least a fluid receiving groove formed in at least one of the first and second facing surfaces.	04-02-2009

Jeffrey M. Diesner, Costa Mesa, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100131386	E-Commerce Purchase Eligibility Determination System and Method - A system and method for determining e-commerce purchase eligibility of product offerings restricted to particular market segments and used in conjunction with an e-commerce system is described. Identifying information provided by the user is compared to a white list of eligibility parameters selected and configured by the vendor. An e-mail confirming eligibility and containing a customized URL is provided to the user; selecting the link automatically logs the user into the account. The system allows limited or unlimited purchases to be made by qualified users. Fraud detection is performed prior to checkout. Once the order has been processed the user may immediately download the product. An e-mail is sent to the user providing delayed downloading instructions and license key. Downloading may inject the license key for automatic software product or application activation.	05-27-2010

Jeffrey M. Drubner, Waterbury, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100281020	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UNIQUELY IDENTIFYING A PERSON TO THE EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHERS - Methods, program products, computer program products and systems for uniquely identifying an individual within a population to the exclusion of all others within the population by comparing data from unique data sources based on the name of the individual for providing a collection of preliminary suspects. An individual search service provider is then searched for additional data relating to the collection of preliminary suspects to locate any potential matches, which are reconciled with data from the unique data sources to locate at least a portion of a unique identifier that may be associated with the individual. The potential matches and portion of the unique identifier are compared with other data records within the individual search data source for locating a complete unique identifier that may be associated with the individual, followed by determining whether or not this complete unique identifier uniquely identifies the individual.	11-04-2010

Jeffrey M. Durning, Caldwell, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080299878	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE OF SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A chemical-mechanical polishing machine and associated methods are disclosed. One embodiment of the machine includes a polishing pad, a wafer carrier corresponding to the polishing pad and configured to carry a semiconductor wafer, and a transfer station proximate to the polishing pad for holding the wafer during loading and/or unloading. At least one of the wafer carrier and the transfer station is configured to dissipate electrostatic charge from the wafer.	12-04-2008

Jeffrey M. Dysard, St. Charles, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090215271	Polishing composition and method for high silicon nitride to silicon oxide removal rate ratios - The invention provides a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising a cationic abrasive, a cationic polymer, an inorganic halide salt, and an aqueous carrier. The invention further provides a method of chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate with the aforementioned polishing composition. The polishing composition exhibits selectivity for removal of silicon nitride over removal of silicon oxide and polysilicon.	08-27-2009
20090289033	Polishing composition containing polyether amine - The inventive chemical-mechanical polishing system comprises a polishing component, a liquid carrier, and a polyether amine. The inventive method comprises chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate with the aforementioned polishing system.	11-26-2009

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Dysard, St. Charles, IL US

Jeffrey M. Feldhahn, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100088105	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR UPDATING ELECTRONIC BUSINESS CARDS - The present invention provides a method and system that allows individuals to maintain current contact information in another individual's contact software without having to individually notify the receiving individual or manually resend the updated contact information to the individual. The invention does this by utilizing an existing platform for the distribution of static contact information (the v-Card platform), and through the means of storing static contact information for an individual on a central server and then assigning a globally unique ID to the individual and his information. The invention includes in the static contact information created by an individual, a dynamic link containing a creator's globally unique ID that may be utilized by recipients of the contact information to retrieve updated contact information at any future time.	04-08-2010

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Feldhahn, Atlanta, GA US

Jeffrey M. Geither, North Ridgeville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110113589	Latch for a folding handle - A latch assembly for a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The latch assembly includes a housing and a handle pivotally mounted to the housing and movable between an operational position and an storage position. The latch assembly further includes an arcuate surface defined in the handle near a pivot axis of the handle and a notched engagement surface defined in the handle proximate to the arcuate surface. The latch assembly yet further includes a latch pivotally mounted to the housing and offset from an axis of rotation of the handle and movable between a locked position and release position. The arcuate surface of the handle slides along the latch when the latch is in the release position allowing the handle to move between the operational position and the storage position. The notched engagement surface of handle engages the latch when the latch is in the locked position thereby preventing rotation of the handle relative to the housing and placing the handle in the operational position. An upright vacuum cleaner is also disclosed.	05-19-2011

Jeffrey M. Getchius, Cambridge, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080318616	FLEXIBLE LIFESTYLE PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE - A method may include receiving a call at a portable communication device, entering a first mode when the call is directed to a first device identifier associated with the portable communication device; and entering a second mode when the call is directed to a second device identifier associated with the portable communication device, wherein the first mode provides access to a first set of applications and a first set of user data and the second mode provides a second set of applications and a second set of user data.	12-25-2008

Jeffrey M. Gimble, Baton Rouge, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090202659	Modulation of Peripheral Clocks in Adipose Tissue - Genes encoding the transcription factors controlling the core circadian oscillator (BMAL, Clock, NPAS, Per) and their regulatory targets (Rev-erbα, Rev-erb) have been found in adipose tissue. The circadian pattern of these genes was entrained using restricted feeding. The circadian gene expression profiles were examined in mice and in undifferentiated and adipocyte-differentiated human adipose stem cells following exposure to nuclear hormone receptor ligands (dexamethasone or thiazolidinedione) or 30% fetal bovine serum. All three agents induced the initiation of a cyclic expression profile in representative circadian genes in the human adipose stem cells. The circadian genes studied displayed an oscillatory expression profile, characterized by both a zenith and nadir within a 24-28 hr phase. The circadian gene pattern has been lengthened with use of an inhibitor of glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta. Modulation of the circadian pattern to lengthen or shorten can be used to affect weight gain or loss, respectively.	08-13-2009
20100119496	ADIPOSE TISSUE DERIVED STROMAL CELLS FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - The present invention relates to a treatment of neural injury and neurodegenerative diseases. Also included in the present invention is the use of adipose tissue derived stromal cells for the treatment of neural injury (stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury) and neurodegeneration (i.e. Parkinson's disease).	05-13-2010
20100129330	ADIPOCYTIC DIFFERENTIATED ADIPOSE DERIVED ADULT STEM CELLS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is differentiated adipose tissue-derived stromal cells that exhibit the improved properties of increased extracellular matrix proteins and/or a lower amount of lipid than a mature isolated adipocyte. Methods for the expansion and differentiation of these cells are also provided. The cells of the invention are used for the treatment, repair, correction and/or regeneration of soft tissue cosmetic defects.	05-27-2010
20110076330	USE OF ADIPOSE TISSUE-DERIVED STROMAL CELLS IN SPINAL FUSION - The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for treating a bone condition. The isolated adipose tissue-derived stromal cell of the invention and products related thereto have a plethora of uses, including but not limited to research, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications such as in spinal fusion procedures.	03-31-2011
20110158959	IMMUNOPHENOTYPE AND IMMUNOGENICITY OF HUMAN ADIPOSE DERIVED CELLS - The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for generating an isolated adipose tissue-derived stromal cell exhibiting a low level of immunogenicity. The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for reducing an immune response associated with transplantation by administering the recipient with an amount of adipose tissue-derived stromal cells effective to reduce or inhibit host rejection and/or host versus graft disease.	06-30-2011

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Gimble, Baton Rouge, LA US

Jeffrey M. Girbach, Farmington, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080314033	Treatment of diesel engine exhaust - A diesel exhaust treatment system for treating exhaust gas from a diesel engine comprises at least one diesel particulate filter, at least one diesel exhaust fluid mixing chamber and at least one selective catalytic reduction converter (SCR). In one desirable embodiment, plural diesel particulate filters are arranged in parallel and plural SCRs are arranged in parallel. These components including the diesel exhaust fluid mixing chamber can be included in a common housing with the exhaust flow reversing directions a plurality of times as it passes through the treatment system from an exhaust inlet to an exhaust outlet. The housing can be coupled to one vehicle frame rail with most of the housing and components contained therein positioned outside the outer surface of the one frame rail.	12-25-2008
20100223913	METHOD FOR THREE ZONE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST LIGHT OFF CONTROL SYSTEM - A method to regenerate a diesel particulate filter in an exhaust system with a fuel doser for normal and transient vehicle travel. The vehicle may be equipped with an electronically controlled compression ignition engine with an electronic control unit having memory and capable of receiving data signals from remote senor indicative of vehicle operating conditions.	09-09-2010

Jeffrey M. Golini, Billings, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110039928	Cetylated fatty acid and alkali buffered creatine anti-inflammatory composition - An anti-inflammatory composition for treatment of inflamed joints. This composition includes an alkali buffered creatine and a cetylated fatty acid. The composition can be used for treating inflammation either by oral ingestion or by topical treatment.	02-17-2011
20110052729	Pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition - The invention relates to a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprising an alkalized organic substance selected from the group comprising proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, vitamins, therapeutic agents and mixtures thereof. Such compositions are useful for treating a range of diseases and conditions. They also give rise to beneficial physiological effects such as, for example, increasing physical strength, muscle mass and endurance.	03-03-2011

Jeffrey M. Guzda, Spencerport, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090238989	METHOD OF COATING FUEL CELL COMPONENTS FOR WATER REMOVAL - A method for coating a fuel cell component is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a fuel cell component, and forming a coating on a surface of the fuel cell component with a plasma jet. The step of forming the coating may include applying a coating precursor to a surface of the fuel cell component and then reacting the coating precursor with the plasma jet to form the coating. The step of forming the coating may also include growing the coating on the surface of the fuel cell component by delivering the plasma jet containing the coating precursor.	09-24-2009

Jeffrey M. Hall, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100108577	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR USE OF OPTICAL FORCES FOR IDENTIFICATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND/OR SORTING OF PARTICLES - Apparatus and methods are provided for interacting light with particles, including but not limited to biological matter such as cells, in unique and highly useful ways. Optophoresis consists of subjecting particles to various optical forces, especially optical gradient forces, and more particularly moving optical gradient forces, so as to obtain useful results. In biology, this technology represents a practical approach to probing the inner workings of a living cell, preferably without any dyes, labels or other markers. In one aspect, a particle may be characterized by determining its optophoretic constant or signature. For example, a diseased cell has a different optophoretic constant from a healthy cell, thereby providing information, or the basis for sorting. In the event of physical sorting, various forces may be used for separation, including fluidic forces, such as through the use of laminar flow, or optical forces, or mechanical forces, such as through adhesion. Various techniques for measuring the dielectric constant of particles are provided.	05-06-2010

Jeffrey M. Hegstad, Ankeny, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080234130	Compositions providing tolerance to multiple herbicides and methods of use thereof - Methods and compositions are provided related to improved plants that are tolerant to more than one herbicide. Particularly, the invention provides plants that are tolerant of glyphosate and are tolerant to at least one ALS inhibitor, and methods of use thereof. The glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant plants comprise a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide that confers tolerance to glyphosate and a polynucleotide that encodes an ALS inhibitor-tolerant polypeptide. In specific embodiments, a plant of the invention expresses a GAT polypeptide and an HRA polypeptide. Methods to control weeds, improve plant yield, and increase transformation efficiencies are provided.	09-25-2008
20090036308	Soybean event 3560.4.3.5 and compositions and methods for the identification and/or detection thereof - Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, soybean plants having a 3560.4.3.5 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate and at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide are provided. The soybean plant harboring the 3560.4.3.5 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:10 and/or 11. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the 3560.4.3.5 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean 3560.4.3.5 events are provided. Methods and compositions for increasing yield are also provided.	02-05-2009
20090264290	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PROVIDING TOLERANCE TO MULTIPLE HERBICIDES - Methods and compositions are provided related to improved plants that are tolerant to more than one herbicide. Particularly, the invention provides plants that are tolerant of glyphosate and are tolerant to at least one ALS inhibitor, and methods of use thereof. The glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant plants comprise a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide that confers tolerance to glyphosate and a polynucleotide that encodes an ALS inhibitor-tolerant polypeptide. In specific embodiments, a plant of the invention expresses a GAT polypeptide and an HRA polypeptide. Methods to control weeds, improve plant yield, and increase transformation efficiencies are provided.	10-22-2009
20110078822	Methods and Compositions for Enhanced Yield by Targeted Expression of Knotted1 - Methods and compositions for modulating expression of knotted1 (kn1) polypeptides in seed and reproductive tissue are provided. Polynucleotide sequences encoding knotted1 transcription factor polypeptides are expressed in a spatially and/or temporally regulated manner with expression preferentially in developing flowers, pods, ears and/or seeds, or to other reproductive structures during flowering and seed development, to create a sequestered effect resulting in plants that produce increased yield and may have greater flower, pod, ear and/or seed retention. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues and seed are also provided.	03-31-2011

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Hegstad, Ankeny, IA US

Jeffrey M. Houkal, Bellevue, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090022624	MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES FOR FLUID MANIPULATION AND ANALYSIS - The present invention relates to microfluidic devices and methods for manipulating and analyzing fluid samples. The disclosed microfluidic devices utilize a plurality of microfluidic channels, inlets, valves, filter, pumps, liquid barriers and other elements arranged in various configurations to manipulate the flow of a fluid sample in order to prepare such sample for analysis.	01-22-2009
20100173395	MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES FOR FLUID MANIPULATION AND ANALYSIS - The present invention relates to microfluidic devices and methods for manipulating and analyzing fluid samples. The disclosed microfluidic devices utilize a plurality of microfluidic channels, inlets, valves, filter, pumps, liquid barriers and other elements arranged in various configurations to manipulate the flow of a fluid sample in order to prepare such sample for analysis.	07-08-2010

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Houkal, Bellevue, WA US

Jeffrey M. Isner, Weston, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080200375	Angiogenesis using hepatocyte growth factor - Methods for enhancing angiogenesis in a mammal using hepatocyte growth factor (“HGF”) are provided. In the methods, HGF can be administered to mammals suffering from, for instance, vascular insufficiency or arterial occlusive disease. Articles of manufacture and kits containing HGF are also provided.	08-21-2008

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Isner, Weston, MA US

Jeffrey M. Jagid, Demarest, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100217630	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTE VEHICLE RENTAL - An automated vehicle rental system with individual vehicle transmitting sensors for keeping track of vehicle mileage, fill state of vehicle fuel tank, and localized position status in a rental lot. Sensors are linked to the vehicle odometer reading and to the vehicle fuel tank float sensor with compensation for types of driving and fuel fill-ups which affect float level readings. The sensors are integrated with or are linked with communicating tags operable in a defined site for ultimate communication of stored vehicle related sensor data, vehicle location and type to a central data base for automatically completely effecting check out, charges and state of vehicle readiness for renewed rental. The transmitting sensors are adapted to avoid interference between sensors of other vehicles during multiple transmissions. Also included is an in-vehicle check out and payment device operatively linkable to the transmitting sensor of the vehicle.	08-26-2010

Jeffrey M. Jagid, Closter, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100194604	MOBILE PORTAL FOR RFID APPLICATIONS - A mobile portal for RFID applications includes an RFID reader for reading identifications of proximately located RFID tagged items in the environment. A communicator is coupled to the RFID reader to receive the read identifications and then communicate the received read identifications over the wireless interface, through one of the gateways, to the central data processing system. Each mobile portal may be actuated for RFID read operations in response to information sensed concerning operation of the mobile asset/vehicle. Additionally, the central data processing system may issue instructions concerning mobile asset/vehicle operation, with those instructions communicated over the wireless interface to the mobile portal. Responsive to implementation of those instructions, the mobile portal actuates the RFID reader and compares the read identifications to identifications of certain RFID tagged items to be manipulated which were identified in the received instruction.	08-05-2010

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Jagid, Closter, NJ US

Jeffrey M. Jaso, Olney, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100014610	SPACEFLIGHT HIGH DATA RATE RADIATION HARD KA-BAND MODULATOR - A Ka-band transmitter. The transmitter is in a self-contained module that contains a radio frequency (RF) channel. A phase lock oscillator drives an RF signal path in the RF channel at a fundamental frequency. In-phase data (I-data) and Quadrature data (Q-data) difference signals are converted to single ended signals and filtered in a pair of low pass filters and passed as inputs to a Quadriphase Shift Keying (QPSK) vector modulator in the RF signal path, e.g., an in-line even-harmonic modulator. The output of the QPSK vector modulator, is a Ka-band signal that is passed to a driver which may drive a load, e.g., an antenna.	01-21-2010

Jeffrey M. Jordon, Valley Village, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100030984	Method and system for optimizing data backup - There is provided a method for optimizing a data backup. The method comprising determining a backup project size, the backup project size identifying the quantity of data to be backed up; detecting available recording devices for transferring the data backup to storage media; receiving an input corresponding to at least one user specified optimization variable, wherein the at least one user specified optimization variable comprises an upper limit on the length of each of the calculated plurality of data streams; utilizing the at least one user specified optimization variable to calculate a plurality of data streams for performing the data backup; and assigning subsets of the plurality of data streams to the available recording devices to optimize the data backup.	02-04-2010

Jeffrey M. Jugar, Ashburn, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110103293	INTERNET BASED PARTITIONING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A portable and autonomous wireless communication system can be formed to provide streaming video from a data collection source to a plurality of subscribers in a location having little to no existing infrastructure. Using Internet Protocol (IP) based communication, live streaming video is provided over a wireless communication system to a control station allowing video and other data to be routed to multiple subscribers within a regional network. The control station can also act as an access point to the Internet or other wide area network that can then be used to transport the data to another remote location for distribution to other subscribers. As the event of interest moves, the control station and the network formed around that control station can be transported while network connectivity is maintained.	05-05-2011

Jeffrey M. Kezerian, Simsbury, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080245253	INITIATION FIXTURE AND AN INITIATOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME - An initiator assembly (	10-09-2008
20080282923	INITIATION FIXTURE AND AN INITIATOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME - An initiator assembly (	11-20-2008

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Kezerian, Simsbury, CT US

Jeffrey M. Klemovage, Breinigsville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100318340	METHOD OF GENERATING A LEADFRAME IC PACKAGE MODEL, A LEADFRAME MODELER AND AN IC DESIGN SYSTEM - A method of generating a model of a leadframe IC package, a leadframe modeler and an IC design system are disclosed. In one embodiment the method includes: (1) adding connectivity information to a geometric representation of a leadframe, wherein the connectivity information represents electrical connections between the IC die and leads of the leadframe and (2) formatting the leads to represent BGA point of contacts for the IC die.	12-16-2010

Jeffrey M. Kornreich, Woodstock, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100225130	Apparatus For Coupling And Decoupling Clips - An apparatus for coupling and decoupling clips is described. Specifically, the apparatus allows for installation of clips to building structures of varying elevations. The apparatus may comprise a telescoping pole, a lower pivot joint, an upper pivot joint, and at least one reversible clip. The reversible clip may be removed from the upper pivot joint by applying a substantially vertical force in a downward direction to the telescoping pole. Lights may be attached to the reversible clip. The lower pivot joint and upper pivot joint allow for the reversible clip to be coupled to building structures at various angles.	09-09-2010

Jeffrey M. Lauerhaas, Waconia, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090280235	Tools and methods for processing microelectronic workpieces using process chamber designs that easily transition between open and closed modes of operation - Strategies for tool designs and their uses wherein the tools can operate in either closed or open modes of operation. The tools easily transition between open and closed modes on demand. According to one general strategy, environmentally controlled pathway(s) couple the ambient to one or more process chambers. Air amplification capabilities upstream from the process chamber(s) allow substantial flows of air to be introduced into the process chamber(s) on demand. Alternatively, the fluid pathways are easily closed, such as by simple valve actuation, to block egress to the ambient through these pathways. Alternative flows of nonambient fluids can then be introduced into the process chamber(s) via pathways that are at least partially in common with the pathways used for ambient air introduction. In other strategies, gap(s) between moveable components are sealed at least with flowing gas curtains rather than by relying only upon direct physical contact for sealing.	11-12-2009

Jeffrey M. Lazerson, Laguna Niguel, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080319895	SYSTEM FOR MATCHING BORROWERS AND LENDERS - A system and method are disclosed for a borrower to obtain and/or evaluate desired financial services. Personal information from the borrower is obtained and recorded. A credit grading for the borrower is determined based on the personal information, and based on pre-established and objective criteria used by at least one established financial institution that provides financing of the type sought by the borrower. The credit grading is determined by an independent entity (or its computer system) that will not provide the financing to the borrower. The financing may be a loan, such as a mortgage loan or an auto loan or the financing may be the issuance of a credit card or a line of credit. The independent entity may also compile a comparison of closing costs associated with the financial transactions.	12-25-2008
20110112959	SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING LOAN DATA - A system and method are disclosed for a borrower to obtain and/or evaluate desired financial services. Personal information from the borrower is obtained and recorded. A credit grading for the borrower is determined based on the personal information, and based on pre-established and objective criteria used by at least one established financial institution that provides financing of the type sought by the borrower. The credit grading is determined by an independent entity (or its computer system) that will not provide the financing to the borrower. The financing may be a loan, such as a mortgage loan or an auto loan or the financing may be the issuance of a credit card or a line of credit. The independent entity may also compile a comparison of closing costs associated with the financial transactions.	05-12-2011
20110112960	SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING LOAN DATA - A system and method are disclosed for a borrower to obtain and/or evaluate desired financial services. Personal information from the borrower is obtained and recorded. A credit grading for the borrower is determined based on the personal information, and based on pre-established and objective criteria used by at least one established financial institution that provides financing of the type sought by the borrower. The credit grading is determined by an independent entity (or its computer system) that will not provide the financing to the borrower. The financing may be a loan, such as a mortgage loan or an auto loan or the financing may be the issuance of a credit card or a line of credit. The independent entity may also compile a comparison of closing costs associated with the financial transactions.	05-12-2011

Jeffrey M. Leismer, Sheboygan, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100222722	Musculoskeletal loading device - A device for non-invasively mechanically stimulating bone or muscle includes a vibrational energy generator for applying vibrational energy to a first end of a length of a tissue which includes bone and/or muscle. The vibrational energy is for inducing strain in at least one region within the length of tissue. A restraint is disposed opposite the first end of the length to resist translation of the length during operation of the device and to provide loading to the bone or muscle. A connecting structure couples the restraint to the vibrational energy generator. The device does not require gravity to operate and as a result is expected to have applications in space, such as with astronauts, with those having bone aliments such as bed-ridden patients, persons with osteoporosis or disuse atrophy, athletes, recovering bone cancer patients, and persons with musculoskeletal disorders.	09-02-2010

Jeffrey M. Libit, Alburquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080301868	BATHTUB INSERT - A bathing insert for use with a bathing space, the bathing insert comprising a body including first and second end walls, first and second side walls extending between the end walls, and a support wall connecting first edges of the end walls and the side walls. The walls define an open edge and an interior area of the body. A seat including a sit portion extending generally inward from the first end wall and a seatback portion extending from the support wall to the sit portion, wherein the sit portion and the seatback portion connect to define the seat. The body is positionable in a first orientation for use as a shower seat and a second orientation for use as a bathtub. When the body is in the first orientation, the open edge is positionable on a support surface, and when the body is in the second orientation, the support wall is positionable on the support surface such that the interior area is accessible by a user.	12-11-2008

Jeffrey M. Majocha, New Kensington, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080243516	Daily reminder key station - A daily reminder key station is provided and equipped with a voice memo recording and playback device integrated therein. The daily reminder key station is configured to provide an audible playback of personalized reminders for the day whenever keys or a key ring is removed from a key hook on the key station, thereby providing daily reminders of tasks and errands the individual may need to remember and to address during the day.	10-02-2008

Jeffrey M. Makulec, Rockford, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090324396	ACCESSORY GEARBOX SYSTEM WITH COMPRESSOR DRIVEN SEAL AIR SUPPLY - An accessory gearbox system for a gas turbine engine includes a accessory compressor mounted to a gearbox housing.	12-31-2009

Jeffrey M. Melzak, Beachwood, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110079092	LOW-POWER FORCE SENSOR - A force sensor utilizing force sensing element to generate an output signal that is commensurate with the force applied to the sensor. The force sensor includes a support element coupled to a resilient deflectable portion and at least one pivotable arm portion extending from the resilient deflectable portion; and a force sensing element supported by the base element and operably coupled to the at least one pivotable arm portion, wherein the force sensing element outputs an output signal that is proportional to a force applied to the at least one pivotable arm portion. The force sensor may be used a mass flow meter by coupling a fluid passage to the force sensor. The structure of the force sensor makes use of mechanical amplification to greatly increase the sensitivity of the sensor.	04-07-2011

Jeffrey M. Merth, Oakdale, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110114411	Self-Contained Truck Mountable Hydraulic Pumping Arrangement - Separate from the vehicle's engine, a self-contained internal combustion engine supplies hydraulic power to drive a product pump on a bobtail. The self-contained engine, which can itself run on propane, is provided as part of a preassembly which includes the hydraulic pump, the hydraulic fluid tank, a heat exchanger, and a solenoid controlled start-up valve. The preassembly is mounted as a unit to the side of the bobtail in front of the rear wheels, powering the product pump at the rear of the bobtail while the vehicle's engine is off.	05-19-2011

Jeffrey M. Mullinix, Bloomington, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090194072	Two wire intensified common rail fuel system - A fuel system includes a plurality of fuel injectors fluidly connected to a common rail. Each of the fuel injectors has at least one body component and includes an intensifier control valve for controlling movement of an intensifier piston, a needle control valve for controlling movement of a needle valve member, and exactly one electrical actuator coupled with the intensifier control valve and the needle control valve via a coupling linkage. The intensifier control valve and the needle control valve each include a valve member that is movable with respect to a valve seat. The electrical actuator includes an intermediate position during which the valve member of one of the intensifier control valve and the needle control valve is in contact with the respective valve seat, and the valve member of the other of the intensifier control valve and the needle control valve is out of contact with the respective valve seat.	08-06-2009

Jeffrey M. Paxhia, Battle Creek, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100015295	METHOD OF PREVENTING STALING IN BAKED GOODS - Disclosed is method for enhancing the shelf life of a baked good. Shelf life is defined as maintaining the % moisture, water activity, and organoleptically perceived tenderness and moistness of the baked good while preventing drying out and hardening of the baked good during storage at room temperature. In the disclosed method the baked good, preferably as it comes out of the baking apparatus, is topically coated with a primary lipid-based coating oil on all surfaces. The primary lipid-based coating oil, which is largely a solid at room temperature, is applied at a temperature above its melting point. The primary lipid-based coating oil preferably has a solid fat content at 20° C. of at least 68%. The baked good is then allowed to cool permitting the primary lipid-based coating oil to penetrate the baked good and to solidify. The coated baked good is then coated with a secondary lipid-based coating comprising a compound coating or a chocolate coating. The baked good treated as described has a shelf life of at least 4 months at room temperature, more preferably at least 6 months and most preferably at least 8 months.	01-21-2010

Jeffrey M. Pleune, Rochester Hills, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090071178	Vehicle HVAC and Battery Thermal Management - A HVAC and battery thermal management system for a vehicle having a HVAC portion and a battery portion, and a method of operation, is disclosed. The HVAC portion may include a main chamber, an evaporator located in the main chamber, a heater extending across a portion of the main chamber downstream of the evaporator, a battery duct extending from the main chamber adjacent to the heater and in fluid communication with the main chamber both upstream and downstream of the heater. The battery portion may include a battery pack in fluid communication with the battery duct, a battery cooling valve located in the battery duct and configured to selectively allow fluid flow from the main chamber between the evaporator and the heater, and a battery heating valve located in the battery duct and configured to selectively allow fluid flow from the main chamber downstream of the heater.	03-19-2009
20100012741	Coolant Systems For Electric And Hybrid-Electric Vehicles - A coolant system and method of operating the coolant system for a vehicle having a battery pack is disclosed. A method may include detecting a mountain grade descent condition; detecting a battery limit condition; and, if the mountain grade descent condition and the battery limit condition are detected, activating a coolant heater and a coolant pump to thereby accomplish an electric load shed. A method may include detecting a fuel cell stack warm up condition; and, if the fuel cell stack warm up condition is detected, activating a fuel cell coolant heater, a cabin coolant heater and a pump, and directing a coolant flowing through the cabin coolant heater through the fuel cell coolant heater and through a fuel cell stack to thereby warm the fuel cell stack.	01-21-2010
20100025311	VEHICLE-INTEGRATED WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM - A vehicle-integrated water harvesting system is provided that enables water-vapor or condensation in a vehicle to be captured, and made available onboard the vehicle for drinking or other uses. The system includes a water emitting component and may include a purification system operatively connected to the water emitting component. The purification system at least partially purifies the water and then sends the purified water to a storage reservoir or directly to a dispenser or outlet.	02-04-2010

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Pleune, Rochester Hills, MI US

Jeffrey M. Polidan, Fenton, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100109214	Assembly For Transporting Pressurized Fluid and Method of Manufacture - A pressurized fluid transport assembly includes a flexible component, such as a molded rubber component, that defines an interior passage through which the pressurized fluid flows. A sleeve surrounds at least a portion of the outer surface of the flexible component. The flexible component fits through an aperture in a support wall, such as a transmission casing, and has opposing first and second end portions configured to fit flush with a pressure source and a pressure destination when the component is through the aperture. The sleeve prevents expansion of the flexible component due to the pressurized fluid, such as expansion radially outward from the interior passage, but does not compromise the flexibility of the flexible component in a direction substantially parallel with the interior passage. A method of manufacturing the pressurized fluid transport assembly is also provided.	05-06-2010

Jeffrey M. Pristera US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110089134	METHOD OF COMPRESSION MOLDING A PLASTIC CLOSURE FROM FOAMED POLYMERIC MATERIAL - A method of compression molding a plastic article, such as a closure, includes providing a molten polymeric material, comprising a mixture of at least one molten polymer and a gas blended therein. The polymeric material is molded between cooperating male and female molds, with relative movement of the molds controlled to form a mold cavity with a predetermined volume. Formation in this manner acts to produce a molded closure with substantially reduced density, thus achieving desired material savings, while still providing a closure or like article exhibiting desired performance characteristics.	04-21-2011

Jeffrey M. Robacki, Freeland, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100215879	MULTILAYER STRUCTURES HAVING ANNULAR PROFILES AND METHODS AND APPARATUS OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed are multilayer film structures having annular profiles, and methods and apparatus of making the structures disclosed. The annular multilayer articles have a uniform thickness, at least four layers and comprise overlapped and non-overlapped circumferential areas; wherein the layer structure of the non-overlapped area is doubled in the overlapped layer. A method of making the structure includes providing a multilayer flow stream with at least four layers of thermoplastic resinous materials; feeding the multilayer flow stream to a distribution manifold of an annular die to form an annular multilayer flow stream; and removing the annular multilayer flow stream from the annular die to form the annular multilayer structure. Also disclosed is an apparatus, comprising: a feedblock, with optional layer multiplier, that provides a multilayer flow stream of at least four layers to the manifold of an annular die; and an annular die having at least one distribution manifold that extrudes a multilayer flow stream.	08-26-2010

Jeffrey M. Saresky, Port Chester, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110008093	Writing/marking implement holder - The writing/marking implement holder has a cushioned strap that houses a reel. A is tether extendable from the reel, which tether is attached to a receptacle. The receptacle is adapted for frictionally or resiliently gripping and retaining one end of the writing or marking implement. When needed, the implement is pulled to extend the tether from the reel. After writing or marking, the tether is coiled upon the reel to draw the writing or marking implement back to a retracted position adjacent the wrist. The reel is preferably spring-biased.	01-13-2011

Jeffrey M. Scramlin, Macomb, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100242284	MIXED METAL MAGNETIC PULSE IMPACT BEAM - An impact beam assembly includes a beam of high-strength steel, and a pair of end brackets constructed of a dissimilar material than the high-strength steel. The brackets are locally deformed onto the beam to thereby surround a portion of the beam. Once deformed, the brackets define a flat section suitable for welding to a vehicle door panel, as well as a section for retaining the beam. The beam can include a surface feature suitable for retaining the beam to the end brackets. A method of reinforcing a vehicle door assembly includes positioning the beam with respect to the end brackets such that the brackets surround a portion of the beam, and then activating a magnetic pulse coil (MPC) to deform an overlapping portion of the brackets onto the beam. The brackets are then attached to a surface of the door assembly to reinforce the door assembly.	09-30-2010

Jeffrey M. Silvaggi, Madison, AL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100049879	Method for Developing and Implementing Efficient Workflow Oriented User Interfaces and Controls - A method for developing user interfaces to support efficient workflow implementation in an organization or in daily tasks of a typical consumer is disclosed. The method accounts for limitations in ability of a typical user of such interfaces to deal with more than about six elements of information or choices at any given step of a workflow. The method may include use of customized tools and other components developed to support implementation of user interfaces and data structures needed to implement user interfaces and associated data exchanges between client devices and applications on servers. The user interfaces, methods, tools, and other components may also be used to support user interfaces used to control software applications, information appliances, and other devices.	02-25-2010

Jeffrey M. Stajich, Hillsborough, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090098557	IDENTIFICATION OF GENETIC MARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH PARKINSON DISEASE - The present invention provides methods and compositions for screening a subject for Parkinson disease, for increased risk of developing Parkinson disease and/or for an earlier or later age of developing Parkinson disease, comprising detecting the presence of a genetic marker associated with Parkinson disease.	04-16-2009

Jeffrey M. Vitullo, Pottstown, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300576	CATHETER INSERTION ASSEMBLY - A catheter insertion assembly for inserting a catheter into a body lumen of a patient is disclosed as well as a method of using the assembly. The assembly comprises a hub, a catheter stiffener and a valve. The hub has a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen connecting the proximal and distal ends. The valve is disposed in the lumen of the hub and prevents substantially all fluid flow through the lumen in at least one direction below a pressure threshold. The stiffener comprises a proximal end, a distal end and a central lumen. The proximal end of the stiffener is attached to the hub and the stiffener extends distally of the distal end of the hub, and the stiffener lumen is in fluid communication with the hub lumen. The stiffener occupies a lumen of the catheter and provides additional stiffness to the catheter such that a catheter introducer is not necessary for insertion of the catheter.	12-04-2008

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Vitullo, Pottstown, PA US

Jeffrey M. Vitullo, Sinking Spring, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080236358	Catheter trimmer - A catheter trimmer including a blade housing including a catheter insertion guide that guides a tip of a catheter along a side of the blade housing at an oblique angle relative to the side of the blade housing, and a blade disposed within the blade housing and pivotable about an axis perpendicular to the side of the blade housing, the blade having a pre-trimming position in which the blade is pivoted upwards to allow a catheter to be inserted into the catheter insertion guide, and a trimming position in which the blade is pivoted downwards through the catheter insertion guide to trim the catheter to the oblique angle.	10-02-2008

Jeffrey M. Wackwitz, Menomonee Falls, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090194923	PIPE STAND WITH ACCESSORIES - A pipe stand able to support a conduit includes a table having a first surface, supports pivotably coupled to the table for supporting the table in an elevated position with respect to the support surface, and a shelf extending between the supports and positioned between the table and the support surface. At least one of the supports includes an electrical connector, and a power cord is in electrical communication with the electrical connector and connectable to an external power source. The pipe stand includes a first jaw extending from the first surface of the table and shaped to engage a portion of the conduit, and a second jaw a second jaw extending from the first surface of the table and spaced a distance from the first jaw, the second jaw shaped to engage another portion of the conduit. A clamping device is supported by one of the first jaw and the second jaw. The clamping device includes a cord removeably coupled to the table and engageable with the conduit and a winch for biasing the cord with respect to the conduit.	08-06-2009
20100024225	BAND SAW BLADE - A band saw including a housing, a motor supported by the housing, a first wheel supported by the housing for rotation about a first wheel axis, the first wheel being drivingly coupled to the motor and driveable by the motor, and a second wheel supported by the housing for rotation about a second wheel axis. A band saw blade extends around the first wheel and the second wheel for traveling in a continuous loop around the first wheel and the second wheel to cut a work piece. The band saw blade includes a first surface for engaging the first wheel and the second wheel, and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first surface includes a knurled surface for gripping the first wheel and the second wheel.	02-04-2010

Jeffrey M. Wackwitz, Waukesha, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090136310	CUTTING TOOL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A RELEASE MECHANISM - An arbor assembly for connecting a cutting tool to a power tool includes a shaft defining a longitudinal axis and having an end portion configured to couple to the cutting tool, and a plate surrounding a portion of the shaft adjacent to the end portion. The plate has a first surface configured to engage the cutting tool when the cutting tool is coupled to the shaft and a second surface substantially opposite the first surface. The plate is movable along the longitudinal axis relative to the shaft. The arbor assembly also includes a wedge member positioned adjacent to the second surface of the plate and defining an opening to receive a portion of the shaft. The wedge member is movable relative to the plate from a first position, in which the plate is inhibited from moving along the longitudinal axis away from the end portion, to a second position, in which the plate is movable along the longitudinal axis away from the end portion.	05-28-2009

Jeffrey M. Wargin, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100082689	ADAPTER SERVICES - In one example, a system to integrate a first application with a second application may associate a component type in the first application with an engine object type in the second application. The component type and the engine object type may be program object types. The system may determine a hierarchical structure that includes an engine object of the engine object type from configurable rules that are associated with the component type. The system may initiate a copy of the engine object in the second application in response to receipt of a request to copy a component of the component type in the first application.	04-01-2010

Jeffrey M. Waynik, Nederland, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080269588	Intraoperative Image Registration - A system to allow registration of a patient to image space is disclosed. The registration can be performed without touching a plurality of fiducial points on the patient or in the image data. The registration process can eliminate manual steps of image to patient registration and image to image registration.	10-30-2008
20080269599	Method for Performing Multiple Registrations in a Navigated Procedure - A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. Registration can occur more than once to increase efficiency and speed of the procedure.	10-30-2008
20080269600	Flexible Array For Use In Navigated Surgery - A system can be used to determine a position of a structure in physical space. The system can include a flexible member, such as a drape, cloth, sheet, etc. that can include one or more trackable devices associated therewith. The trackable devices can be incorporated into the weave of a woven cloth or the matrix of a polymer member. The trackable devices can be used within a tracking system to determine the location of the trackable devices.	10-30-2008
20080269602	Method And Apparatus For Performing A Navigated Procedure - A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. Also, one or more coils can be used for tracking or localization.	10-30-2008
20090012509	Navigated Soft Tissue Penetrating Laser System - A system can be used to determine a position of a boney structure in physical space. The system can include a laser emitting device that can emit a laser beam that transmits through soft tissue and reflects off of a boney surface. The system can then determine the position of the reflection point and correlate the reflection point to image data acquired of a patient.	01-08-2009
20100081914	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A GUIDE RELATIVE TO A BASE - A system for positioning a guide relative to an anatomy is provided. The system can include a base adapted to be coupled to the anatomy, and a guide that can move relative to the base. The system can include at least one tracking device that can be coupled to the base and the guide, and a tracking system that tracks a position of the tracking device. The system can include a navigation system that determines a position of the base and the guide relative to the anatomy, and whether the position of the base and the guide are in a desired position. The system can include a display, which can display at least one icon superimposed on the image of the anatomy that graphically indicates a manipulation of the guide required to move the guide into the desired position.	04-01-2010
20100160771	Method and Apparatus for Performing a Navigated Procedure - A system can be used to navigate or guide an instrument or device into an anatomy of a patient. The navigation can occur with the use of image data acquired of the patient. The image data can be registered to the patient space for navigation. One or more tracking devices can be the associated with the patient and with guiding instruments for tracking guiding devices relative to the patient.	06-24-2010

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Waynik, Nederland, CO US

Jeffrey M. Wemmer, Odessa, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080217371	UNIVERSAL FIREARM SLING - An ambidextrous firearm sling having a transverse webbing piece having a first end adapted to removably engage a first sling swivel near a forward end of a firearm and a second end adapted to removably engage a buttloop webbing piece is disclosed. The sling has a top webbing piece attached at a first end to the transverse piece and adapted to attach at a second end to the buttloop webbing piece. The buttloop webbing piece provides first and second mating ends and is adapted to encircle the buttstock of a firearm and engage the buttstock circumferentially by engagement of the first and second mating ends. The buttloop webbing piece is secured against transverse movement along the length of the buttstock by an attached anchor strap with a hook and loop fastener adapted to removably engage a second sling swivel on the buttstock.	09-11-2008
20110103088	MULTI-MODE LIGHTING APPARATUS - A multi-mode lighting system includes a collector unit having a base including a cavity and a transparent or translucent cover mounted on the base. The system further includes a lighting module having a base, a transparent or translucent cover and a photovoltaic element mounted therein. A plurality of fiber optic filaments extend from the collector to the lighting module to transmit radiation from first ends of the fiber optic filaments to second ends of the fiber optic elements. The first ends of the fiber optic filaments are disposed in an array in the collector unit to receive radiation and second ends are disposed in an array in the lighting module to emit radiation received by the first ends of the fiber optic filaments. Radiation transmitted by the fiber optic filaments illuminates an area external to the lighting module and impinges the photovoltaic element to generate electricity.	05-05-2011

Patent applications by Jeffrey M. Wemmer, Odessa, TX US

Jeffrey M. White, Victor, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100206781	APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING POPPED CORN FROM UN-POPPED KERNELS - An apparatus is disclosed for separating popped corn from un-popped kernels. The apparatus includes a popped corn container that holds popped corn and a kernel separator located on a side of the popped corn container. The kernel separator includes a kernel separator screen with a plurality of holes, where a hole in the plurality of holes is larger than an un-popped kernel and smaller than a fully popped corn. The kernel separator also includes a reentry impedance means for impeding an un-popped kernel from entering the popped corn container through the kernel separator. The apparatus also includes a kernel container positioned outside the popped corn container and adjacent to the kernel separator such that the kernel container stores the un-popped kernel after the un-popped kernel has passed through the kernel separator. The apparatus may further include a cover container.	08-19-2010

Jeffrey M. Yarus, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090091573	Systems and methods for computing a variogram model - Systems and methods for computing a variogram model, which utilize a variogram map and a rose diagram to compute the model.	04-09-2009
20090303233	Systems and Methods for Imaging a Three-Dimensional Volume of Geometrically Irregular Grid Data Representing a Grid Volume - Systems and methods for imaging a 3D volume of geometrically irregular grid data. The systems and methods utilize various types of probes and displays to render the geometrically irregular grid data, in real-time, and analyze the geometrically irregular grid data.	12-10-2009
20100121622	Systems and Methods for Computing and Validating a Variogram Model - Systems and methods for computing a variogram model, which utilize a variogram map and a rose diagram to compute the variogram model. The variogram model may be validated in real-time to provide immediate feedback without the need to interpolate or simulate the real data.	05-13-2010

Jeffrey M. Zwelling, Hillsborough, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100274863	Automatic Document Exchange and Execution Management - The exchange of documents for signature can be performed efficiently using an automatic routing system that associates a document with appropriate identifying metadata. The routing can be facilitated through facsimile in which the metadata is encoded on a return facsimile cover sheet that is routed with the document. Appropriate central exchange servers have appropriate input and out subsystems to perform the document routing. The executed documents can be conveniently archived for efficient document storage and access, such as network access to one or more of the parties.	10-28-2010

Jeffrey M. Zwelling, Burlingame, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110113110	AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT EXCHANGE WITH ARCHIVING CAPABILITY - The exchange of documents for execution can be performed efficiently using an automated system that routes and archives documents. The system may facilitate the exchange of drafts between parties by highlighting changes of the current draft with respect to the previous draft. Documents may be conveniently archived for efficient document storage and access by providing one or more central archive databases accessible through a shared network to a plurality of organizations. The operating system of the database may provide systematic access to individuals associated with an organization with the privilege to access documents according to a specific organizational hierarchy. Routing and archiving documents may be accomplished through a central exchange server.	05-12-2011

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