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John Richard Blichmann, Lafayette, IN US
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| 20080311262 | Lauter tun false bottom - A system for filtering spent grains from unfermented beer is disclosed. The system has a pot assembly having a stock pot wall, lid, drain tube and outlet valve. A louvered false bottom is positioned in the pot assembly and forms an opening between the false bottom and the stock pot wall. The louvered false bottom has a plurality of raised louvers spaced over the false bottom. Each of the louvers has a top surface, a bottom surface, a leg and a slot. The slot can be made larger or smaller according to the grain crush size. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090193978 | Conical fermentor - An improved homebrewing conical fermentor having pressure capability for CO2 pumping and carbonation, without welding onto the tank, which can lead to contamination of the fermenting product. In addition, the fermentor support legs remain permanently affixed to the tank without introducing any welding flaws on the inside of the tank. A removable access hatch is provided, again without any welding onto the tank lid. A lid seal is provided with a bead that improves sealing capability against the tank lip. Lastly, a removable lid design utilizing a band clam that eliminates the need to weld the lid to the tank and allows for easy access to the interior of the fermentor for cleaning and sanitation. | 08-06-2009 |
John Richard Booth, Jr., Potomac, MD US
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| 20100268556 | System and Method for Booking a Performance Venue - A system and method for booking a performance venue. The system comprises a booking engine enabling communication between at least two of a performer, a consumer, and a venue agent, the at least two of a performer, a consumer, and a venue agent using at least one client station connected to the booking engine over a communications link. The system also comprises a market module associated with the booking engine for selling performer endorsement entities to at least one consumer and for selecting a particular venue from a group of at least one venue. | 10-21-2010 |
John Richard Bows, Lutterworth GB
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| 20110064854 | Process for Making a Healthy Snack Food - The present invention is directed towards a method for making a healthy snack food having an appearance and taste similar to conventional fried snack products without the use of an oil-frying process. The method of the present invention includes the steps of providing food slices from a starch-based food or dough. The food slices can be blanched and a controlled amount of oil can be added to enhance final organoleptical properties. The food slices are then rapidly dehydrated to a much lower moisture content in a primary drying step that simulates conventional frying dehydration rates. A food snack, such as a corn or potato-based snack, produced by this method is a low-fat, ready-to-eat snack having the conventional texture and taste associated with fried snack products. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110256277 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A HEALTHY SNACK FOOD - The present invention is directed towards a method for making a healthy snack food having an appearance and taste similar to conventional fried snack products without the use of an oil-flying process. The method of the present invention includes the steps of providing food slices from a starch-based food or dough. The food slices can be blanched and a controlled amount of oil can be added to enhance final organoleptical properties. The food slices are then rapidly dehydrated to a much lower moisture content in a primary drying step that simulates conventional frying dehydration rates. A food snack, such as a corn or potato-based snack, produced by this method is a low-fat, ready-to-eat snack having the conventional texture and taste associated with fried snack products. | 10-20-2011 |
John Richard Bows, Leicestershire GB
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| 20100266734 | PROCESS FOR MAKING A HEALTHY SNACK FOOD - The present invention is directed towards a method for making a healthy snack food having an appearance and taste similar to conventional fried snack products without the use of an oil-frying process. The method of the present invention includes the steps of providing food slices from a starch-based food or dough. The food slices can be blanched and a controlled amount of oil can be added to enhance final organoleptical properties. The food slices are then rapidly dehydrated to a much lower moisture content in a primary drying step that simulates conventional frying dehydration rates. A food snack, such as a corn or potato-based snack, produced by this method is a low-fat, ready-to-eat snack having the conventional texture and taste associated with fried snack products. | 10-21-2010 |
John Richard Clubine, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090178480 | PROPELLER TUNER ASSEMBLY - One embodiment of a propeller tuner assembly formed in accordance with the present disclosure includes a frame and a bearing assembly having a coupler adapted to selectively couple a propeller to the frame. The coupler is selectively movable from a first position where at least a portion of the coupler is substantially isolated from tuning loads applied to the bearing assembly. | 07-16-2009 |
John Richard Connachan, Kingman, KS US
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| 20090278101 | FLOATING FENCE POST - The invention relates to a floating fence post that may be used with either electrified or non-electrified fence wire. The floating fence post consists of a hollow tube section (post), a floating means detachably attachable to the hollow tube section and movable vertically thereon, a weighting means located inside the hollow tube section, a cap on the lower end of the hollow tube section, and a detachable cap on the upper end of the hollow tube section with a means for holding fence wire thereon. | 11-12-2009 |
John Richard Doherty, Jr., Charlottesville, VA US
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| 20090319180 | EMERGENCY RESPONDER GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM - Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to a system for providing a layered map illustrating information associated with an emergency event location during an emergency event. The information can include pre-planning data, map data, and current data. The layered map can be accessed by emergency responders using user devices and administrators or other command center personnel. The information can be used to better respond and manage a response to an emergency event. | 12-24-2009 |
John Richard Futter, Horokiwi NZ
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| 20090256686 | POWER LINE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND AN INTELLIGENT METER - A power line communication system including a plurality of intelligent devices in communication with a power line and operable to monitor energy usage at a site and communicate usage data onto the power line, and a controller also in communication with the power line, wherein each intelligent device maintains a routing table identifying a first set of other intelligent devices downstream of it relative to the controller that it can communicate with directly and identifying a second set of other intelligent devices downstream of it relative to the controller that it can communicate with through one or more of the first set of other intelligent devices. | 10-15-2009 |
John Richard Geletka, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20100117374 | Electricity production from static weight - The invention relates to an electric energy generation system based on the use of static weight. The static weight can be placed, pushed, or rolled onto a platform or shelf, controlled in its vertical motion downward, and connected to an electric generator, which transforms the vertical linear motion to electricity. A gearing system, hydraulic transmission, fluid coupling, or torque convertor to convert linear to rotational motion is employed as necessary, thereby turning the generator. A return means, of various forms, allows the platform or shelf to return to original position, and provides an opportunity to make use of vertical motion once again for energy production. A flywheel may be used to provide more sustained and smoother power over a longer period, and other amplification means may be used to increase duration or amount of power, as well as conversion means to provide electricity in usable form. | 05-13-2010 |
John Richard Hadcock, Mount Holly, NJ US
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| 20090081764 | Heterologous G protein coupled receptors expressed in yeast, their fusion with G proteins and use thereof in bioassay - The present invention is directed to expression vectors and yeast cells transformed therewith containing a first heterologous nucleotide sequence which codes for a G protein-coupled receptor, for example, the somatostatin receptor, and a second nucleotide sequence which codes for all or a portion of a G protein αβγ complex. Said heterologous protein is physically expressed in a host cell membrane in proper orientation for both stereoselective binding of ligands, as well as functional interaction with G proteins on the cytoplasmic side of the cell membrane. In some embodiments, a nucleotide sequence encoding a heterologous or chimeric Gα protein is expressed in conjunction with nucleotide sequences from the yeast G protein βγ subunits. A second aspect of the present invention provides expression vectors and yeast cells transformed therewith encoding chimeric yeast/heterologous G protein coupled receptors. A third aspect of the present invention is directed to methods of assaying compounds using such expression constructs and yeast cell expression systems to determine the effects of ligand binding to the heterologous receptors expressed in the systems. | 03-26-2009 |
John Richard Keeble, Warragul AU
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| 20100043308 | PORTABLE BUILDING - A method of increasing the volume of a portable building which has a tilt up roof extension and a tilt down floor extension by attaching temporary rams and brackets on the roof extension and floor extension to give favourable thrust angles and deploying the extensions. The roof extension is braced with diagonal cross braces. Thereafter the rams and brackets are removed and the perimeter of the extension is closed in with panels carried to the site inside the core of the building. When the building is to be transferred to another site, the procedure is reversed. The core of the building when collapsed is only 2.5 m wide which enables truck delivery on a highway. | 02-25-2010 |
John Richard Morphy, Newhouse GB
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| 20080214553 | 2-(4-Oxo-4H-Quinazolin-3-Yl) Acetamides and Their Use as Vasopressin V3 Antagonists - The present invention relates to 2-(4-oxo4H-quinazolin-3-yl)acetamicle derivatives of formula (I), and to their use as vasopressin V3 antagonists, particularly for the treatment of depression. | 09-04-2008 |
John Richard O'Neal, Welland CA
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| 20080227517 | Wagering apparatus - A wagering apparatus having an input at which a user can make at least one wager on the outcome of first and second different events, each with different outcomes equated to value. A processor causes the outcomes to be identified in response to the making of a wager through the input. Information relating to the events is visually observable on a display screen. The information includes at least information relating to the outcomes of the events. The information relating to the first and second outcomes is independently identifiable upon the display screen by a user. | 09-18-2008 |
John Richard Puddefoot, London GB
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| 20110081350 | Synthetic scFv Analogue To The 6313/G2 (Anti Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor) Monoclonal Antibody Variable Regions - The present invention provides a specific binding molecule which specifically binds to a peptide having the amino acid sequence of EDGIKRIQDD and comprises a polypeptide having an immunoglobulin V | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110256139 | Therapeutic Uses Of Monoclonal Antibodies To The Angiotensin-II Type 1 Receptor - The use of monoclonal antibodies to the angiotensin-II type-I receptor is provided for the treatment of cancer and vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation. Specifically, use is provided of a monoclonal antibody or a fragment thereof to a peptide comprising the N-terminal portion of the angiotensin-II type-1 receptor defined by the sequence MILNSSTEDG IKRIQDDCPK AGHRHNYIFVM IPTLYSIIFV VGIFG in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cancer or in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of vascular smooth muscle (VSM) cell proliferation. | 10-20-2011 |
John Richard Reysa, Austin, TX US
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| 20100262975 | AUTOMATED WORKLOAD SELECTION - A job submission method that presents a set of algorithms that provide automated workload selection to a batch processing system that has the ability to receive and run jobs on various computing resources simultaneously is provided. If all machines in the batch system are running jobs, a queue containing the extra jobs for execution results. For compute intensive workloads, such as chip design, an automated workload selection system software layer submits jobs to the batch processing system. This keeps the batch processing system continually full of useful work The job submission system provides for organizing workloads, assigning relative ratios between workloads, associating arbitrary workload validation algorithms with a workload or parent workload, associating arbitrary selection algorithms with a workload or workload group, defining high priority workloads that preserve fairness and balancing the workload selection based on current status of the batch system, validation status, and the workload ratios. | 10-14-2010 |
John Richard Schneiker, Muskego, WI US
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| 20090126658 | Generator Cooling System and Method - The invention provides to a cooling system and a method of cooling an engine-driven generator. The engine-driven generator includes an engine, a current generator, and a housing. The engine includes an engine air intake, and the current generator includes a generator air intake. The housing includes a first outlet, a second outlet, a first air passageway, and a second air passageway. The first air passageway is in communication with the second air passageway. The second air passageway partitions air into a first stream supplied to the engine air intake and a second stream supplied to the generator air intake. The first stream exits through the first outlet, and the second stream exits through the second outlet. | 05-21-2009 |
John Richard Setterberg, Jr., Huntsville, TX US
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| 20090159270 | SHUNT TUBE CONNECTOR LOCK - A locking mechanism for securing a jumper tube to a shunt tube in a well screen assembly for use in gravel packing is disclosed. The jumper tube features a telescoping connector that extends to engage the shunt tube and a locking mechanism that extends the connector the proper distance and then locks the connector into place by engaging lugs that are connected to the jumper tube. Also disclosed is an apparatus and method for securing a connector tube to a well screen assembly using a receiver that is attached to the well screen assembly and is configured to receive a connector tube and secure the connector tube into place with screws. The receiver can be mounted to the well screen assembly via the shunt tube, a top/middle-bottom ring assembly, directly to the base pipe. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20110005775 | APPARATUS AND METHODS TO PROTECT CONNECTIONS - The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for protecting tubular connections. In one aspect, an expandable tubular connection for use in a wellbore is provided. The tubular connection includes a tubular pin member. The tubular connection also includes a tubular box member having an end portion, wherein the tubular pin member is matable with the tubular box member to form the tubular connection. Additionally, the tubular connection includes a sleeve member disposed on the tubular pin member, wherein the sleeve member is configured to substantially protect the end portion of the tubular box member as the tubular connection is lowered into the wellbore. In yet a further aspect, a method for utilizing a tubular connection in a wellbore is provided. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110232355 | DYNAMIC LOAD EXPANSION TEST BENCH - A method and apparatus for a testing facility for simulating downhole conditions is provided. The testing facility may include a test bench for expanding tubular members having one or more threaded connections. The test bench may also be operable to simulate the expansion of a tubular connection downhole and to produce expanded tubular connection test samples. | 09-29-2011 |
John Richard Shutt, Merchtem BE
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| 20110137071 | Processes Related To The Hydroformylation Of Butenes - Mixed butene streams containing butene-1 and isobutylene and optionally butene-2 are hydroformylated under conditions that hydroformylates all the monomers to yield a mixture of valeraldehydes | 06-09-2011 |
| 20120010426 | Processes Related to the Hydroformylation of Butenes - Mixed butene streams containing butene-1 and isobutylene and optionally butene-2 are hydroformylated under conditions that hydroformylates all the monomers to yield a mixture of valeraldehydes | 01-12-2012 |
John Richard Smith, New Hyde Park, NY US
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| 20080201314 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING MULTIPLE CHANNELS OF DISSEMINATED DATA CONTENT IN RESPONDING TO INFORMATION REQUESTS - Embodiments of the invention exploit the complementary and correlated information that is available across multiple channels of digital multimedia distribution, in order to ensure more efficient multimedia data access. One embodiment of the invention, directed to a method for generating a response to a specified request for information, is associated with multiple channels that are each adapted to carry and disseminate data content. The method comprises extracting data elements from each of the multiple channels, wherein each extracted data element pertains to one dimension of a plurality of correlation related dimensions. The method further comprises assigning each extracted data element to one of a plurality of correlation sets, wherein all the extracted data elements assigned to a particular set pertain to the same dimension, and each set is assigned data elements extracted from two or more different channels. Two or more of the correlation sets associated with the request are then selected, and the data content thereof is used to generate the response to the specified request. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080288596 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOINT ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL AND CONTENT NETWORKS - A method and apparatus is provided to analyze social and content networks, to identify new relationships among users and content, and to more effectively link users to content. Embodiments of the invention also facilitate more relevant searches over both social and content data. One embodiment is directed to analyzing integrated social and content networks, and includes specifying a social network comprising multiple user nodes, and specifying a content network comprising multiple multimedia content nodes. Data elements associated with respective nodes of the user and content networks are analyzed, in order to detect a set of nodes comprising at least first and second user nodes and first and second content nodes, and to further detect at least three commonality links that join all the nodes of the set together. It is also determined whether a further link is a valid commonality link. The further link is initially inferred to extend between two of the nodes in the set, and to cooperatively join with the three identified commonality links to form a closed loop. | 11-20-2008 |
John Richard Tidrow, Houston, TX US
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| 20110174145 | Armor with transformed nanotube material - Armor with ceramic material and transformed nanotube material produced during/via process transformation, the transformed material in one aspect being graphene ribbon-like material; in one aspect, with the ceramic material including nanotubes subjected to pressure and sintering to effect the transformation; and methods for making such armor. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110177322 | Ceramic articles and methods - Method for making a ceramic article and an article made by such a method; the method including mixing ceramic material and nanotubes, and processing the mixture so that nanotubes become transformed material. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 07-21-2011 |
John Richard Tulett, Kanagawa-Ken JP
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| 20080205191 | Methods and Apparatus of Source Control for Synchronized Firing of Air Gun Arrays with Receivers in a Well Bore in Borehole Seismic - Methods and apparatus for generating borehole seismic surveys are disclosed. The methods and apparatus enable more accurate surveys than previous surveying systems. In some embodiments, firing of remote seismic sources is synchronized with data recording in a borehole. In some embodiments, the synchronization is based on a universal time standard. In some embodiments, GPS positioning technology is used to predict firing times and synchronize firing times with downhole and surface recording. | 08-28-2008 |
John Richard Tulett, Yokohama-Shi JP
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| 20090073805 | METHODS AND APPARATUS OF BOREHOLE SEISMIC SURVEYS - Methods and apparatus for borehole seismic survey are disclosed comprising a first seismic source under water at a first location and a second seismic source at a second, deeper location. Seismic signals from the seismic sources are recorded with synchronized sensors located in a borehole and source signature data are obtained by combining the recorded seismic signals such that low and high frequency content of the combined source signature data is extended relative to the source signature of the first seismic source and the second seismic source. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100254220 | Real-Time Reflection Point Density Mapping During Three-Dimensional (3D) Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP) surveys - Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for generating three dimensional (3D) vertical seismic profiles (VSPs) in a more time efficient manner. The methods and apparatuses enable faster and more efficient VSP surveys than previous techniques. Real-time updating of the velocity model and real-time reflection point density calculations are carried out, which are used to determine the location of the next seismic source firing. In the event the data of a particular bin has an insufficient fold, common image points (CIPs) or reflection point density, additional source firings may be carried out prior to moving the source. Further, in the event the data of a particular bin is excessive in terms of the fold, CIPs or reflection point density before the planned source firings for the bin are completed, remaining source firings for that bin may be skipped to save time and improve the efficiency of the data collection. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110110186 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING A HYDROPHONE PARAMETER - A technique is designed to measure parameters of hydrophones, such as measurement of hydrophone acceleration canceling properties. The technique involves testing a selected hydrophone under conditions representative of the actual conditions in which the hydrophone is to be operated. By using the representative conditions, the acceleration canceling properties of the hydrophone and/or other parameters of the hydrophone are more accurately determined. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20120008459 | SIMULTANEOUS OR NEAR-SIMULTANEOUS ACQUISITION FOR BOREHOLE SEISMIC - A technique facilitates performance of seismic profiling, such as three-dimensional vertical seismic profiling. A downhole acquisition system is provided with acoustic receivers designed to receive acoustic source signals. The firing of acoustic source signals is synchronized with the downhole acquisition system. Additionally, the firing of two or more acoustic source signals is controlled to provide simultaneous or nearly simultaneous timing of one acoustic source signal with respect to another acoustic source signal. A processing system is used to acquire and process a data stream of the initial shot and a data stream of the additional shot occurring simultaneously or nearly simultaneously. | 01-12-2012 |
John Richard Winebrenner, Latrobe, PA US
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| 20090022561 | ROTARY CUTTING TOOL - A rotary cutting tool especially adapted for cutting composite materials. The geometry of the cutting tool provides cutting forces that are controlled and directed to the inside of the hole being drilled. The cutting tool of one embodiment of the present invention preferably has a through hole or bore extending axially through the cutting tool. The through hole is preferably operatively connectable to a fluid source such as a vacuum or coolant source. | 01-22-2009 |
John Richard Zavgren, Jr., Acton, MA US
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| 20120066606 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISUALIZING A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A system facilitates the visualization of a network having multiple nodes. The system collects information from at least one of the nodes. The information describes network operation over a period of time. The system then reconstructs the network operation for the time period from the collected information and presents the reconstructed network operation to an operator. | 03-15-2012 |