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John N. Billington, Jr., Georgetown, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110077802Robot System - A power-saving robot system includes at least one peripheral device and a mobile robot. The peripheral device includes a controller having an active mode and a hibernation mode, and a wireless communication component capable of activation in the hibernation mode. A controller of the robot has an activating routine that communicates with and temporarily activates the peripheral device, via wireless communication, from the hibernation mode. In another aspect, a robot system includes a network data bridge and a mobile robot. The network data bridge includes a broadband network interface, a wireless command interface, and a data bridge component. The data bridge component extracts serial commands received via the broadband network interface from an internet protocol, applies a command protocol thereto, and broadcasts the serial commands via the wireless interface. The mobile robot includes a wireless command communication component that receives the serial commands transmitted from the network data bridge.03-31-2011

John N. Bluma, Milwaukee, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100110650Soldering Strategies for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies - Disclosed herein is a method for forming solder joints including providing a printed circuit board having a first outer surface, a second outer surface opposite the first outer surface, and a plurality of conductive interconnect traces. The printed circuit board supports on the first outer surface at least one electronic component having a plurality of leads, and further includes a plurality of through-hole clusters. Each through-hole cluster is associated with a single lead and includes a central hole portion surrounded by a plurality of other hole portions. A plurality of solder joints is formed by subsequently moving the printed circuit board over a wave soldering tank filled with solder. Each solder joint is formed between a respective lead inserted in the central hole portion of a respective through-hole cluster and a corresponding one of the plurality of conductive interconnect traces. Each solder joint is formed by solder which is wicked up by the through-hole cluster to extend from the second surface to the first surface.05-06-2010

John N. D'Albis, North Easton, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100262443SYSTEMS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH A COLLABORATIVE STRATEGY EDITOR - According to some embodiments, a system, method, means, and/or computer program code are provided to facilitate implementation of an enterprise strategy. In some cases, information defining a strategy map is received from users via a graphical user interface collaborative strategy editor. An at least partially structured strategy hierarchy may then be established wherein elements are arranged in multiple levels (e.g., a perspective may be associated with a plurality of objectives and each objective may be associated with a plurality of key performance indicators). Moreover, information associated with the strategy map may be automatically transmitted to a plurality of other users.10-14-2010

John N. Damoulakis, Gambrills, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110002528VERIFICATION OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AGAINST MALICIOUS CIRCUIT INSERTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS USING NON-DESTRUCTIVE X-RAY MICROSCOPY - A method and system for verifying the integrity of integrated circuits (ICs) by detecting the presence of unauthorized circuit insertions or modifications using non-destructive x-ray microscopy is disclosed. A reference image based on a trusted IC or a trusted design file may be generated. An un-trusted IC may be received from an un-trusted foundry, which IC is manufactured in response to the trusted design file provided to the foundry. An x-ray microscope may record a plurality of sets of base images of the un-trusted IC, each set corresponding to a different viewing angle. One or more un-trusted images may be produced from the base images. The reference images may be compared with the un-trusted images to illuminate any additions or modifications in circuit elements or other parameters.01-06-2011

John N. Freskos, Clayton, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090023664ALPHA- AND BETA-AMINO ACID HYDROXYETHYLAMINO SULFONAMIDES USEFUL AS RETROVIRAL PROTEASE INHIBITORS - α- and β-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.01-22-2009
20110177007Dithienopyrrole Dyes for Imaging and Therapy - The invention provides optical agents, including compositions, preparations and formulations, and methods of using and making optical agents. Optical agents of the present invention include dyes, and derivatives thereof, having a fused ring backbone structure having dithienopyrrole core. In some embodiments, dyes of the present invention are dithienopyrrole dyes having a dithienopyrrole core optionally functionalized to provide useful optical, biological, pharmacokinetic and/or physical properties.07-21-2011
20110196231Fused Ring Thiophene Dyes for Imaging and Therapy - The invention provides optical agents, including compositions, preparations and formulations, and methods of using and making optical agents. Optical agents of the present invention include oligomer dyes, and derivatives thereof, having a fused ring backbone structure having an oligothiophene core. In some embodiments, oligomer dyes of the present invention are fused ring thiophene dyes having an oligothiophene core comprising a plurality of fused thiophene, thiophene-oxide, and/or thiophene-dioxide rings, optionally functionalized to provide useful optical, biological, pharmacokinetic and/or physical properties. The compounds are dithieno[3,2-b;2′,3′-d]thiophene derivatives.08-11-2011

Patent applications by John N. Freskos, Clayton, MO US

John N. Freskos, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110177006Dithienofuran Dyes for Imaging and Therapy - The invention provides optical agents, including compositions, preparations and formulations, and methods of using and making optical agents. Optical agents of the present invention include dyes, and derivatives thereof, having a fused ring backbone structure having dithienofuran core. In some embodiments, dyes of the present invention are dithienofuran dyes having a dithienofuran core optionally functionalized to provide useful optical, biological, pharmacokinetic and/or physical properties.07-21-2011

John N. Giovanini, Gig Harbor, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110314690METHOD FOR REDUCING OVERALL VARIABILITY OF MOISTURE CONTENT IN WOOD PRODUCTS - The present disclosure includes a method for quantifying contribution to overall variability of moisture content in wood products and associated computer software. The method comprises the steps of obtaining moisture content data for the wood products and identifying one or more sources of variability in the moisture content data. A contribution to overall variability from each of the one or more sources of variability is then quantified. One or more opportunities to impact the overall variability are then quantified, each of the one or more opportunities being associated with one or more executable steps.12-29-2011

John N. Hatleberg, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090202421SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS PREPARED FROM ROSES - The present invention relates to a method of making a more permanent remembrance from a gift that includes organic material, wherein the gift has ephemeral beauty and symbolizes the feelings of a gift-giver toward a recipient. This method includes transforming the ephemeral beauty of the gift to a more permanent or eternal manifestation that symbolizes the feelings of the gift-giver toward the recipient. This result is conveniently achieved by initially converting the gift into carbon or a carbon-containing compound that is suitable for preparing a synthetic diamond, and then converting the carbon or carbon-containing compound under suitable pressure and temperature conditions to form a gem quality synthetic diamond.08-13-2009
20100178233SYNTHETIC DIAMONDS PREPARED FROM ORGANIC MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a method of making a more permanent remembrance from a graphitizable or carbon-containing material, wherein the material is part of or embodied in an ephemeral object that signifies a power, attribute, memory, custom, tradition, emotion or symbolism associated with a life experience or event. The method includes transforming the ephemeral object to the more permanent remembrance by converting the carbon-containing material to a synthetic diamond, thus transferring the power, attribute, memory, custom, tradition, emotion or symbolism of the object or the associated life experience or event into the diamond. The synthetic diamond can be prepared by transforming the carbon-containing material to a carbon compound or carbon-containing compound; and then converting the carbon compound or carbon-containing compound into the synthetic diamond.07-15-2010

John N. Hinde, Lake Bluff, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080296789Fine Bubble Delivery For Potable Water, Wastewater, And Clean Water Treatment - A flexible tubing for fine bubble aeration is provided with an air passageway defined in part by an upper portion and a lower portion. The tubing can be made of a uniform weighted material with more material in the lower portion than in the upper portion. This makes the tubing self-orienting, in that it will tend to orient itself with micro-slits along the upper portion facing upward and the lower portion facing downward when submerged in a body of water. An automated, one-stage production line converts raw tubing material to a finished tubing product without the need for separate processing. A method of coiling the tubing places the micro-slits approximately 90° away from the surface of a spool hub, thereby avoiding a longitudinal arch in the tubing and ultimately preventing roll-over and improper slit orientation after installation in a water body.12-04-2008

John N. Kachaylo, Moon Twp, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100011073USER-DEPLOYABLE DATA TRANSFORMATION AND EXCHANGE PLATFORM INCLUDING ON-DEMAND ITEM SYNCHRONIZATION AND USER-DEPLOYABLE ORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A user-deployable data transformation and exchange platform includes on demand item synchronization formed by a user buildable dynamic link library associating incongruent article identifiers to reference common articles; and a user deployable order management system for generating, sending, receiving, and tracking the status of documents, such as purchase orders and invoices, facilitating commerce between the user and at least one other party. The platform may include an on-line network exchange. The system may include member originated, participant invitation for new member registration, including electronic notification to prospective members, and wherein new member registration utilizes data generated by the member originating the invitation. Searchable transaction histories may be maintained for member users, with each transaction having a current status identified and the ability to be flagged by a member user.01-14-2010

John N. Mandalakas, North Huntingdon, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080315685Energy Converter System With Reactive-Power-Management - A distributed generation system is connected to an AC power line that provides AC electrical power from a source to a load. The distributed generation system includes a DC electrical power source, a capacitor for storing DC electrical power, a converter for converting electrical power stored in the DC electrical power source at a first voltage to a second, greater voltage for storage in the capacitor. The system includes an inverter for inverting the electrical power stored in the capacitor at the second voltage into AC electrical power having a peak voltage less than the second voltage. A controller is provided and operative for controlling the operation of the converter and the inverter to deliver electrical power stored in the DC electrical power source to the capacitor for delivery as AC electrical power to the AC power line.12-25-2008

John N. Mcgruder, San Marcos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090034885Deli sandwich/composite storage bag - A package with a flexible first and second opposing walls and a reclosable opening with interlocking and cooperative male and female elements where the walls are directly interconnected by binding zones and define between them a plurality of compartments (units/bags) separated by such binding zones that can be individually detached.02-05-2009

John N. Niosi, Portland, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090241799Tank car stub sill attachment - A head brace and a method for attaching a stub sill to a tank of a railroad tank car by the use of such a head brace. A stub sill includes side plates having ears that extend upward to support the tank near where the head of the tank is attached, and a head brace is welded to the side plates and to the head of the tank in a weld joint that can be continuous along the head brace from the ears of the side plate to the center of the head brace. Doublers may be provided on the sill where the head brace is welded to the side plates.10-01-2009
20100024680Shortened container well - A joint connecting a container corner support assembly to a body bolster and a connecting assembly portion of an end of a container well unit in connection with shortening a container well of a railroad freight car intended for carrying an intermodal freight container. A connector member is welded into position, between a transverse gusset plate of a container corner support assembly and a closure plate of a connecting assembly, to transmit forces between the gusset plate and the connecting assembly associated with a body bolster in an end of the container well unit.02-04-2010

Patent applications by John N. Niosi, Portland, OR US

John N. Niosi, Troutdale, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110226153Railcar with lengthened container well - A railroad freight car with a lengthened container well, including an extended and reinforced well car unit side sill, and a method for lengthening a container well of a railroad freight car intended for carrying an intermodal cargo container. A side sill extension member is welded into position, between a body bolster at each end of the container well unit and a nearest container support assembly, and a container-well bottom assembly is lengthened at each end of the container well. A longitudinally-extending doubler plate may be welded to the longitudinally central portion of the side sill, to ensure sufficient rail clearance at mid-length of the car.09-22-2011

John N. Sanders-Reed, Cedar Crest, NM US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100017047Systems and methods for remote display of an enhanced image - A system for providing remote display of an enhanced image comprises at least one image source and a processing element. The processing element is capable of receiving data from the image source, creating an enhanced image with the received data, and transmitting the enhanced image via a wireless link to a display device capable of displaying the enhanced image. The processing element may create the enhanced image by stitching image data from at least two image sources having different fields of view, fusing image data from at least two image sources having different image modalities, or combining image data from at least one image source with synthetic image data. The processing element may be further capable of modifying at least one transmission characteristic based on a bandwidth of the wireless link. The transmission characteristic may be selected from the group comprising field of view, frame rate, resolution, and compression.01-21-2010
20110187563METHODS FOR REMOTE DISPLAY OF AN ENHANCED IMAGE - A method is provided for providing remote display of an enhanced image. The method receives data from the image source, creates an enhanced image with the received data, and transmits the enhanced image via a wireless link to a display device capable of displaying the enhanced image. The method may create the enhanced image by stitching image data from at least two image sources having different fields of view, fusing image data from at least two image sources having different image modalities, or combining image data from at least one image source with synthetic image data. The method may also modify at least one transmission characteristic based on a bandwidth of the wireless link. The transmission characteristic may be selected from the group comprising field of view, frame rate, resolution, and compression.08-04-2011

Patent applications by John N. Sanders-Reed, Cedar Crest, NM US

John N. Tackes, Rockford, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100229983FLOW FORCE REDUCTION BY INCREMENTAL PRESSURE DROP - A fluid flow control device for improving, for example, valve operation by reducing “error forces” occurring due to fluid communication between ports of a valve having two or more ports. Incremental pressure drop passages bleed incrementally the flow of fluid between first an second ports as the valve spool is moving between the first and second positions to decrease the pressure differential generated force exerted on the spool whereby the energy required to be applied to the spool for moving the spool between the first and second positions is decreased.09-16-2010

Patent applications by John N. Tackes, Rockford, IL US

John N. Tilden, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110214259PUSH BUTTON BUCKLE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE COVERS - A push button buckle (09-08-2011

John N. Topolewski, Westland, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090321129Electrical Junction Box - An electrical junction box for an automotive vehicle. The junction box includes an upper cover and a lower cover. The lower cover may be constructed as a unitary one-piece molded body that defines a plurality of separate terminal cavities. Each of the separate terminal cavities is adapted to receive a single wire terminal without a housing connector that has multiple wire-terminal receptacles. In addition, the junction box may include an electrical circuit board and a busbar between the upper cover and the lower cover.12-31-2009

John N. Venzon, Davidson, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100070392COMMERCIAL CURRENCY HANDLING AND SERVICING MANAGEMENT - Aspects of the invention provide for an end-to-end currency handling, and servicing apparatus. The apparatus may be used in any cash-centric business or enterprise for cash register till set up and balancing, back office reconciliation, and other cash payment handling activities. Further aspects of the invention provide real-time access to cash receipts for enterprise use in making financial and planning decisions.03-18-2010

John N. Vournakis, Hanover, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090247738BIOCOMPATIBLE POLY-BETA-1-4-N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE - The present invention relates to a purified, easily produced poly-β-1→4-N-acetylglucosamine (p-GlcNAc) polysaccharide species. The p-GlcNAc of the invention is a polymer of high molecular weight whose constituent monosaccharide sugars are attached in a β-1→4 conformation, and which in free of proteins, and substantially free of single amino acids, and other organic and inorganic contaminants. In addition, derivatives and reformulations of p-GlcNAc are described. The present invention further relates to methods for the purification of the p-GlcNAc of the invention from microalgae, preferably diatom, starting sources. Still further, the invention relates to methods for the derivatization and reformulation of the p-GlcNAc. Additionally, the present invention relates to the uses of pure p-GlcNAc, its derivatives, and/or its reformulations.10-01-2009

Patent applications by John N. Vournakis, Hanover, NH US

John N. Vournakis, Somerville, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110172581HEMOSTATIC COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention relates generally to the field of hemostasis, including methods, compositions, and devices that can be employed to achieve hemostasis at an increased rate. More specifically the present invention relates to hemostatic compositions that achieve a hemostatic effect at a distance from the site of application of the composition, and a method for administering such a composition to effectively reduce localized vascular complications associated with treating a breach or puncture in a vein or artery and reduce the time to achieve hemostasis.07-14-2011

John N. Vournakis, Charleston, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090117175HEMOSTATIC COMPOSITIONS AND THERAPEUTIC REGIMENS - The present invention relates generally to the field of hemostasis, including methods, compositions, and devices that can be employed to treat wounds. More specifically the present invention relates to hemostatic compositions that reduce the need for, and cost of, nursing care of patients with chronic wounds by reducing the frequency of wound dressing changes.05-07-2009
20090149823Application of Polymeric Materials to Screens To Facilitate Hemostasis And Wound Healing - This invention relates in general to a method and device for facilitating hemostasis and wound healing. In particular, the invention relates to the device comprising a polymeric material disposed on a scaffold that facilitates hemostasis and wound healing. Specifically, the invention contemplates the use of such scaffolds in conjunction with a negative pressure device06-11-2009
20090318383COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATION OF VASCULAR STRUCTURE AND/OR FUNCTION - The present invention relates to compositions comprising semi-crystalline β-1-4-N-acetylglucosamine polymers (p-GlcNac) and methods utilizing such polymers modulation of vascular structure and/or function. The compositions and methods disclosed are useful for stimulating, in a p-GlcNac concentration-dependent manner, endothelin-1 release, vasoconstriction, and/or reduction in blood flow out of a breached vessel, as well as for contributing to or effecting cessation of bleeding. The methods of the present invention comprise topical administration of materials comprising semi-crystalline p-GlcNac polymers that are free of proteins, and substantially free of single amino acids as well as other organic and inorganic contaminants, and whose constituent monosaccharide sugars are attached in a β-1-4 conformation.12-24-2009
20100323986COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATION OF VASCULAR STRUCTURE AND/OR FUNCTION - The present invention relates to compositions comprising semi-crystalline β-1-4-N-acetylglucosamine polymers (p-GlcNac) and methods utilizing such polymers modulation of vascular structure and/or function. The compositions and methods disclosed are useful for stimulating, in a p-GlcNac concentration-dependent manner, endothelin-1 release, vasoconstriction, and/or reduction in blood flow out of a breached vessel, as well as for contributing to or effecting cessation of bleeding. The methods of the present invention comprise topical administration of materials comprising semi-crystalline p-GlcNac polymers that are free of proteins, and substantially free of single amino acids as well as other organic and inorganic contaminants, and whose constituent monosaccharide sugars are attached in a β-1-4 conformation.12-23-2010
20110015586APPLICATION OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS TO SCREENS TO FACILITATE HEMOSTASIS AND WOUND HEALING - This invention relates in general to a method and device for facilitating hemostasis and wound healing. In particular, the invention relates to the device comprising a polymeric material disposed on a scaffold that facilitates hemostasis and wound healing. Specifically, the invention contemplates the use of such scaffolds in conjunction with a negative pressure device.01-20-2011
20110081311COMPLEXES OF IL-15 AND IL-15RALPHA AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to agents that modulate interleukin-15 (“IL-15”) signal transduction or function (“Therapeutic Agents”) and the use ol″ those agents to modulate immune function. The Therapeutic Agents target the interaction between IL-15 and its receptor and modulate IL-15-induced signal transduction. The Therapeutic Agents may be formulated with polymers, such as poly-β-1-♦4-N-acetylglucosamine. for administration to a human subject to modulate IL-15-mediated immune function.04-07-2011

Patent applications by John N. Vournakis, Charleston, SC US

John N. Ware, Jr., Villa Rica, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090138514Traceable and Theft Deterrent Reclaimable Product - A theft deterrent cable may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the cable. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise. Next, an indication that the cable is to be transferred from the first enterprise to a second enterprise may be received. In response to the received indication, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned in the database from the organizational entity comprising the first enterprise to the organizational entity comprising a second enterprise.05-28-2009
20090242232Traceable and Theft Deterrent Reclaimable Product - A theft deterrent cable may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the interior of the cable that may not be viable from the exterior of the cable. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. An indicator may be placed on the exterior of the cable. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise. Next, an indication that the cable is to be transferred from the first enterprise to a second enterprise may be received. In response to the received indication, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned in the database from the organizational entity comprising the first enterprise to the organizational entity comprising a second enterprise.10-01-2009
20100264206Traceable and Theft Deterrent Reclaimable Product - A theft deterrent product may be provided. First, a plurality of unique codes may be created. Then a plurality of indicia may be placed periodically and longitudinally on the product. The plurality of indicia may respectively correspond to the plurality of unique codes. The product may have an outer layer and into an portion. Placing the plurality of indicia may comprise etching through the outer layer and into the inner portion. In a database, the plurality of unique codes may be assigned to an organizational entity. The organizational entity may comprise a first enterprise.10-21-2010

John N. Whalen, Jr., Cornelius, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100250456SUGGESTING PRESERVATION NOTICE AND SURVEY RECIPIENTS IN AN ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products determining suggestive preservation notice or survey recipients in an electronic discovery system. The determination is based on a comparison of data, such as personnel data or like, associated with individuals previously identified as preservation notice or survey recipients and individuals currently added to the case, referred to as potential custodians. Additional embodiments of the invention provide for determining preservation notice recipients based additionally upon previous preservation notice and/or survey history of the potential custodians.09-30-2010
20100250538ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for improved electronic discovery and custodian management. Embodiments herein disclosed provide for an enterprise wide e-discovery system that provides for data to be identified, located, retrieved, preserved, searched, reviewed and produced in an efficient and cost-effective manner across the entire enterprise system. In addition, by structuring management of e-discovery based on case/matter, custodian and data and providing for linkage between the same, further efficiencies are realized in terms of identifying, locating and retrieving data and leveraging results of previous e-discoveries with current requests.09-30-2010
20100250644METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR COMMUNICATING PRESERVATION NOTICES AND SURVEYS - In general, embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatuses for managing electronic discovery, and more particularly, for communicating a preservation notice and/or a survey to and/or from a custodian in an enterprise. For example, in some embodiments, a method for electronic discovery management is provided, where the method includes: (1) creating an electronic discovery matter; (2) adding a custodian to the electronic discovery matter; (3) creating a preservation notice and/or a survey; and (4) communicating, via a network, information associated with the preservation notice and/or the survey to the custodian at a data storage device accessible to the custodian.09-30-2010

John N. Young, Fairfax, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080277516Fishing reel sideplate - This invention teaches a simple eccentric reel sideplate design to provide greater sideplate volume in one area than another.11-13-2008
20090283619Grip design for fishing reels - A fishing reel handle grip design formed to produce optimal gripping ability and comfort by considering the ergonomic requirements of a fisherman's natural gripping hand shape as well as his body and arm alignment while loosely and comfortably grasping said grip.11-19-2009

Patent applications by John N. Young, Fairfax, CA US