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Alex Jones, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090049415 | METHOD AND SOFTWARE TOOL FOR AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF SOFTWARE FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A method of generating software code for a processor of an IC based on a simple input description of the IC's standards. The method includes generating a macros description of each of the primitives from the standards and the response corresponding to each of the primitives, wherein the macros description includes information relating to a number of first fields for each of the primitives and a number of second fields for each response. The method further includes generating a blank version of a template that includes each of the second fields and receiving a completed version of the template, wherein the completed template specifies a behavior of the integrated circuit in response to the primitives. Finally, the method includes compiling the software code based on the macros description and the completed version of the template. Also, a software tool implementing the method is provided. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090070729 | METHOD AND SOFTWARE TOOL FOR DESIGNING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A method of designing an integrated circuit for use in an application having standards having a plurality of primitives, wherein each of the primitives has a corresponding response. The method includes generating a macros description of each of the primitives and the response corresponding to each of the primitives, generating a template relating to the response corresponding to each of the primitives, receiving information specifying a behavior of the integrated circuit in response to the primitives based on the template, and generating a hardware description language representation for the integrated circuit based on the macros description and the information. | 03-12-2009 |
Alex K. Jones, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20110103312 | Methods and Apparatus for Switching A Transponder To an Active State, and Asset Management Systems Employing Same - A transponder that may be used as an RFID tag includes a passive circuit to eliminate the need for an “always on” active RF receiving element to anticipate a wake-up signal for the balance of the transponder electronics. This solution allows the entire active transponder to have all circuit elements in a sleep (standby) state, thus drastically extending battery life or other charge storage device life. Also, a wake-up solution that reduces total energy consumption of an active transponder system by allowing all non-addressed transponders to remain in a sleep (standby) state, thereby reducing total system or collection energy. Also, the transponder and wake-up solution are employed in an asset tracking system. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110298591 | Methods and Apparatus for Switching A Transponder To an Active State, and Asset Management Systems Employing Same - A transponder that may be used as an RFID tag includes a passive circuit to eliminate the need for an “always on” active RF receiving element to anticipate a wake-up signal for the balance of the transponder electronics. This solution allows the entire active transponder to have all circuit elements in a sleep (standby) state, thus drastically extending battery life or other charge storage device life. Also, a wake-up solution that reduces total energy consumption of an active transponder system by allowing all non-addressed transponders to remain in a sleep (standby) state, thereby reducing total system or collection energy. Also, the transponder and wake-up solution are employed in an asset tracking system. | 12-08-2011 |
Andrew K. Jones, Lancaster, PA US
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| 20100314575 | ANTI-ICING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC COATINGS - Superhydrophobic coating compositions are provided. The compositions comprise nanoparticles between 5-100 nm in size and a polymeric binder. The compositions are effective in preventing ice formation on the surface of various substrates. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110078917 | Coal fine drying method and system - The present invention provides a method and system for drying coal fines using molecular sieves. The method and system dries the coal fines by combining coal fines with the molecular sieves. While in combination, the mixture is agitated to maximize surface contact between the molecular sieves and the coal fines. As the coal fines contact the molecular sieves, the surfactant moisture on the coal fines is then absorbed by the molecular sieves. The molecular sieves allow for the water molecules to pass into the sieves, thus being removed from the coal fines. After a period of agitation, the method and system thereby separates the molecular sieves and the coal fines. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110179695 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DRYING COAL - The present disclosure provides methods, compositions and systems for drying coal fines. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110303156 | LONG LASTING, NON-WETTING, ODOR FREE, EASILY MANAGEABLE ANIMAL LITTER AND LITTER BOX USABLE THEREWITH - Described herein is a hydrophobic, nonabsorbent animal litter suitable fore use with cats and other animals. Also described are methods of preparing the litter, and a litter box for use with hydrophobic, nonabsorbent animal litter. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120009396 | SPILL RESISTANT SURFACES HAVING HYDROPHOBIC AND OLEOPHOBIC BORDERS - Described herein are methods for creating spill-proof or spill-resistant surfaces through the use of hydrophobic or oleophobic (H-SH) edges, borders or/and boundaries that contain the water and other liquids within inside the edges, borders and/or boundaries. Also described herein are spill-proof/spill-resistant surfaces. Liquid (e.g., water and other aqueous solutions/suspension) heights of 3-6 mm on a level planar surface can be sustained by such edges, borders and/of boundaries. The H-SH borders can be created on glass, metal, wood, plastic, and concrete surfaces. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120045954 | HIGHLY DURABLE SUPERHYDROPHOBIC. OLEOPHOBIC AND ANTI-ICING COATINGS AND METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Highly durable hydrophobic, oleophobic, and anti-icing coatings and methods of their preparation and use are described herein. | 02-23-2012 |
Brian A. Jones, State College, PA US
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| 20090249959 | Gas chromatographic device - A gas chromatographic device comprises an inlet system and a chromatography column. The inlet system includes a liner having pressure reducing means contained therein for reducing pressure between an inlet of the pressure reducing means and an outlet of the pressure reducing means. When the devise is in use, the chromatography column is positioned in the liner of the inlet system downstream from the pressure reducing means, and the chromatography column is under vacuum at its outlet. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100282077 | Gas chromatography inlet liner having at least one indicator - A gas chromatography inlet liner comprises a glass tube formed by a glass wall, the glass wall having pore channels formed therein, and an indicator present in the pore channels in at least part of the inlet liner. The indicator may be any element, compound, dopant, or mixture additive that modifies color or transparency of the inlet liner. | 11-11-2010 |
Broderick A. Jones, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20090037221 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZABLE PILL BOTTLE SLEEVES - Systems and methods for providing customizable sleeves for pill bottles, customizable adhesive attachments, customizable Post-it notes and methods for the manufacture thereof are provided. Also provided are methods of surveying pharmacists regarding the effect of customizable adhesive attachments to a pill bottle. The method may include using a digital computer to receive information relating to issues in implementation of a system for providing customizable adhesive attachments. The customizable adhesive attachments may be attached to the bottle. The adhesive attachments may be customizable with respect to at least two of 1) color; 2) content; and 3) texture. The method may further include using a digital computer to receive information relating to benefits obtained from the adhesive attachment. | 02-05-2009 |
Charles Elwood Jones, Yardley, PA US
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| 20090311336 | Particle containing ultraviolet absorber - A particle having an average diameter from 80 to 500 nm and having a core containing at least one compound having a λ | 12-17-2009 |
Colburn L. Jones, Dallas, PA US
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| 20090000835 | POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLES - A vehicle having a plurality of wheels and elements, to drive at least one wheel to propel the vehicle is provided with a frame and a power supply assembly for delivering power to the drive elements. The power supply assembly includes a battery and a housing structure surrounding the battery. The power supply assembly is removeably supported on the vehicle frame. A latching mechanism is provided having a pivoting actuator. The actuator moves between a locking position and a release position. The actuator movement displacing a pin disposed in combination with the housing between a locking position, wherein the pin fixedly engages the power supply assembly to the frame, and a release position, wherein the pin disengages and permits the power supply assembly to be removed from the frame. | 01-01-2009 |
Danial S. Jones, Ligonier, PA US
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| 20090095271 | PAINTBALL GUN WITH REARWARDLY REMOVABLE PNEUMATIC ASSEMBLY - A paintball gun having a rearwardly removable pneumatic assembly is provided. The pneumatic assembly preferably comprises a bolt and a bolt housing. A pneumatic cylinder is preferably arranged within a body of the paintball gun to receive the pneumatic assembly. A rearward opening is preferably provided in the body to provide access to the pneumatic cylinder for positioning and removal of the pneumatic assembly. The pneumatic assembly can be configured for removal with or without tools. In one embodiment, a cover plate can also be provided to cover the rearward opening in the body and prevent access to the pneumatic assembly until the cover plate is removed. A solenoid valve assembly is also provided having an upper and lower body section connected together through a tab and detent structure. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090199831 | PAINTBALL GUN WITH READILY-REMOVABLE PNEUMATIC ASSEMBLY - A paintball gun having a quick-removal assembly for readily removing a pneumatic assembly from a chamber of the paintball gun body preferably includes a lift cap hingedly connected to an end of the pneumatic mechanism. A lift pin is preferably connected to the lift cap and removably engaged within a pin receptacle of the paintball gun body. Lifting of the lift cap preferably withdraws the lift pin from the pin receptacle and enables the pneumatic assembly to be removed from the paintball gun. A self-venting mechanism can also be provided to safely release compressed gas stored in the pneumatic assembly from the paintball gun during removal of the pneumatic assembly. A latching mechanism can latch the lift cap in forward and closed position until a user desires to remove the assembly from the paintball gun. Slots can be arranged in the lift cap to permit rearward movement of the lift cap and to cause the lift cap to move away from a body of the paintball gun to allow rotational movement of the lift cap about a hinged axis. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100051007 | SENSOR COVER AND ANGLED BALL DETENT FOR PAINTBALL GUN - A paintball gun can include a sensor for detecting the presence (or absence) of a paintball gun in a breech chamber of the paintball gun. A quick-access sensor cover can be provided to enable easy access to the sensor for cleaning or maintenance. The body of the paintball gun can include a receptacle that receives the sensor cover. The cover can be sized and shaped to matingly fit within the receptacle. A recess can be arranged in one end of the receptacle to receive a lip of the sensor cover. The sensor cover can further include a magnetic closure mechanism for retaining the cover in a closed relationship with respect to the paintball gun. Oppositely polarized magnets can, for instance, be arranged in the cover and the paintball gun body to attract and secure the cover in its closed position. The sensor can be positioned within a retaining member in the cover receptacle. Additionally, an angled ball detent can also be included in the sensor cover to prevent double-feeding of paintballs into the breech chamber. The ball detent can be arranged at an angle of less than ninety degrees, and most preferably less than forty-five degrees, with respect to a bolt of the paintball gun. | 03-04-2010 |
Danial Scott Jones, Loyalhanna, PA US
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| 20080295899 | COMPRESSED GAS REGULATOR - A compressed gas regulator preferably includes a body having a piston chamber and an output port. A regulator piston can be arranged in the piston chamber with a first surface being acted upon by pressurized gas having the output pressure. A second surface of the piston can be acted upon by a biasing member, such as a spring or spring pack. The biasing member supplies a biasing force that urges the piston toward a first position. The output pressure of the pressurized gas acting on the first surface creates a force that urges the piston toward a second position. A piston seal is preferably arranged on an end of the piston stem to seat against and seal off an inlet port when the piston is in the second position. A pressure adjustment member can be configured to adjust the amount of biasing force applied by the biasing member on the second piston surface. A plug can provide the inlet port, with a stop ring retaining the plug in place to prevent over-pressurization. For CO | 12-04-2008 |
Danial Scott Jones, Ligonier, PA US
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| 20100282232 | PNEUMATIC PAINTBALL GUN WITH VOLUME RESTRICTOR - A volume restrictor can be provided for a pneumatic paintball gun to reduce the volume of compressed gas available within a compressed gas storage area for a firing operation of the paintball gun. In one embodiment, the volume restrictor includes a body having a forward end and a rearward end. A forward sealing member can be arranged on the forward end to seal around a bolt of the paintball gun. A rearward sealing member can be arranged on the rearward end of the body to seal against a rearward endwall of the compressed gas storage area. By placing the volume restrictor within the compressed gas storage area of the paintball gun, the volume of compressed gas available for a firing operation is reduced, thereby requiring an increased operating pressure to achieve the same paintball velocity. The increased chamber pressure can result in a shorter recharge time and less velocity drop off in successive shots. A set of volume restrictors can be provided to permit a user to selectively adjust the available volume of compressed gas in the compressed gas storage chamber. Other configurations of volume restrictors are also contemplated within this invention, for example, such as non-sealing volume restricting rings having various wall thicknesses. | 11-11-2010 |
David A. Jones, West Middlesex, PA US
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| 20110095504 | Mounting System for a Truck Fender - An article for mounting a fender to a truck frame is described. The article permits the fender to swing up and away from the tire, so that the tire can be accessed without removal of the fender. The article includes first and second brackets mounted to the truck frame. The first bracket includes a hinge. The truck fender includes first and second sections. The hinge is mounted to the first section of the truck fender. The second section includes an armature that removably mounts to the second bracket. Unmounting the armature from the second bracket permits the truck fender to rotate about the hinge thereby exposing the tire. | 04-28-2011 |
David C. Jones, Shrewsbury, PA US
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| 20110014855 | ADAPTER FOR ABRASIVE CUTTING WHEELS - An abrasive disc assembly for a tool having an externally threaded, motor-driven spindle. The assembly includes an abrasive disc having a central bore formed therethrough and a male portion having an internally-threaded hub portion and a flange portion. The outer dimension of the hub portion is sized to be received within the central bore and the internally-threaded hub portion is enmeshingly engagable with the externally threaded, motor-driven spindle. The assembly further comprises an articulating locking finger extending from the male portion and having a retaining surface. The articulating locking finger is deflectable between a locked position and a deflected position. Finally, the assembly includes a female portion having a central cavity and an engagement surface. The central cavity receives the hub portion of the male portion such that the retaining surface of the articulating locking finger engages the engagement surface thereby releasably coupling the male portion to the female portion and retaining the abrasive disc therebetween. | 01-20-2011 |
David Carl Jones, Cabot, PA US
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| 20080277636 | Hand Tool With An Extendable Plunger - A hand tool having an elongated plunger assembly that is rotatably and movably disposed in a socket. The plunger assembly can be rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation as well as being moved between a first, withdrawn position and a second, extended position. The plunger assembly also has an upper notch and a lower notch on a front side and at least one generally flat lateral side. A fixed latch member extends across a portion of the socket and defines a narrow passage within the socket. The hand tool, preferably, includes a compression spring biasing the plunger assembly toward the extended position. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20100186213 | HAND TOOL WITH AN EXTENDABLE PLUNGER - A hand tool having an elongated plunger assembly that is rotatably and movably disposed in a socket. The plunger assembly can be rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation as well as being moved between a first, withdrawn position and a second, extended position. The plunger assembly also has an upper notch and a lower notch on a front side and at least one generally flat lateral side. A fixed latch member extends across a portion of the socket and defines a narrow passage within the socket. The hand tool, preferably, includes a compression spring biasing the plunger assembly toward the extended position. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110175042 | HAND TOOL WITH AN EXTENDABLE PLUNGER - A hand tool having an elongated plunger assembly that is rotatably and movably disposed in a socket. The plunger assembly can be rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation as well as being moved between a first, withdrawn position and a second, extended position. The plunger assembly also has an upper notch and a lower notch on a front side and at least one generally flat lateral side. A fixed latch member extends across a portion of the socket and defines a narrow passage within the socket. The hand tool, preferably, includes a compression spring biasing the plunger assembly toward the extended position. | 07-21-2011 |
David J.g. Jones, Collegeville, PA US
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| 20110303703 | APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A CONTROLLED DOSE - An apparatus for dispensing a controlled dose of a substance wherein the apparatus includes a compressible tube portion, a tip portion extending from the tube portion sized to receive a substance to be dosed, and a breakaway portion being removably coupled to the tip portion. The breakaway portion reveals an aperture in the tip portion upon removal of the breakaway portion. Finally, a valve member is slidably disposed in the tip portion such that the valve member can be movable in response to fluid pressure and/or manual force application to urge the substance within the tip portion out of the aperture as a controlled dose. | 12-15-2011 |
David Thomas Jones, Bechtelsville, PA US
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| 20110289784 | SPRING BIASED LIGHTWEIGHT ERGONOMIC NIPPER WITH REPLACEABLE BLADES TO ACCOMMODATE SMALLER HANDS AND ONE-HANDED USE - A nipper is disclosed having lightweight handles which are ergonomically shaped narrowly to accommodate smaller hands or one-handed use, and biased outwardly by a torsion type spring which additionally limits the open handle width. The nipper utilizes carbide tool steel blades affixed with fasteners for easy replacement. The nipper has a friction reducing bushing at the pivot for ease of movement. | 12-01-2011 |
D. Patrick Jones, Saver, PA US
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| 20090183628 | DUAL SIDED AND DUAL PROCESS BANDOLIER - A method of making bullets on a progressive die wherein the progressive dies acts on a work piece having an elongated body with blanks at each end. The work piece is supported by a bandolier which is also formed in the progressive die. The progressive die forms each blank into a bullet, effectively doubling the output of the progressive die relative to a progressive die that acts upon a work piece that supports, or is, a single blank. | 07-23-2009 |
D. Patrick Jones, Sarver, PA US
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| 20100170321 | BANDOLIER WITH LATERALLY OFFSET AND SPACED WORK PIECE - A method of operating a progressive die wherein the progressive die acts on a work piece having an elongated body with a blank at one end. The work piece is supported by a bandolier which is also formed in the progressive die. The progressive die acts on each blank. | 07-08-2010 |
Gregory Scott Jones, Langhorne, PA US
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| 20090054303 | CRYSTAL FORMS OF SAXAGLIPTIN AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING SAME - Physical crystal structures of a compound of the formula I: | 02-26-2009 |
Howard Jones, Schwencksville, PA US
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| 20090077922 | Removable Wallboard System - The present invention is a novel removable wallboard system. It includes a plurality of receiver strips [ | 03-26-2009 |
John B. Jones, Oxford, PA US
Kenneth Jones, Barto, PA US
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| 20110226495 | HIGH NITROGEN AND OTHER INERT GAS ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION IN WET PIPE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A wet pipe fire protection sprinkler system and method of operating a wet pipe fire sprinkler system includes providing a sprinkler system having a pipe network, a source of water for the pipe network, at least one sprinkler head connected with the pipe network and a drain valve for draining the pipe network. An inert gas source, such as a nitrogen gas source, is connected with the pipe network. Inert gas is supplied from the inert gas source to the pipe network. Water is supplied to the pipe network thereby substantially filling the pipe network with water and compressing the inert gas in the pipe network. | 09-22-2011 |
Kristen L.g. Jones, Jeffersonville, PA US
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| 20100093811 | HIV PROTEASE INHIBITORS - Compounds of Formula I are disclosed: (I), wherein X | 04-15-2010 |
Marvin Scott Jones, Boalsburg, PA US
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| 20100288103 | Compact device for adjusting piano key touch weight - A series of adjustable springs, rigidly suspended above the keys of a piano, provides a downward force which reduces the effort needed to depress the keys. Precise adjustment of the series, and its attachment to the piano are facilitated through the use of existing fastener hardware within the conventional piano architecture. | 11-18-2010 |
Paul Max Jones, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090245078 | LUBRICANT FOR DATA SENSING INTERFACE AND METHOD OF LUBRICATION - A data sensing interface comprising a surface of a recording medium and a tip of a data sensor positioned to sense data stored on the recording medium and a layer of polyphenyl ether disposed between the tip and the surface to function as a lubricant. A method of reducing wear within the data sensing interface includes providing a layer of polyphenyl ether between the tip of the data sensor and the surface of the recording medium to act as a lubricant. | 10-01-2009 |
Peter Jones, Erie, PA US
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| 20090110555 | HELICOPTER AIRCRAFT VEHICLE ROTOR DAMPER - A helicopter rotor damper system including a torsional damper with a damper centering bearing providing a damper center of rotation axis, a first elastomeric torsional damper with a first elastomeric torsional damper torsional elastomer bonded between a first elastomeric torsional damper first torsional damper nonelastomeric bonding surface and a first elastomeric torsional damper second torsional damper nonelastomeric bonding surface, and a second elastomeric torsional damper with a second elastomeric torsional damper torsional elastomer bonded between a second elastomeric torsional damper first torsional damper nonelastomeric bonding surface and a second elastomeric torsional damper second torsional damper nonelastomeric bonding surface. The helicopter rotor damper system includes a damper link linked with the torsional damper, with the torsional damper and the damper link connected between a helicopter blade and a helicopter rotor with the elastomeric torsional damper nonelastomeric bonding surfaces relatively rotating. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20110193275 | FLUID-ELASTOMERIC DAMPER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING INTERNAL PUMPING MECHANISM - A fluid-elastomeric damper assembly operable for damping relative motion between a first structure and a second structure including a housing structure grounded to the first structure and a plurality of elastomer seals coupled to the housing structure, the housing structure and the plurality of elastomer seals defining a fluid-elastomeric chamber operable for containing a fluid. The fluid-elastomeric damper assembly also including one or more piston structures disposed within the housing structure and the fluid-elastomeric chamber, the one or more piston structures grounded to the first structure and driven by the second structure, and the one or more piston structures each including a first substantially fluid-filled chamber and a second substantially-fluid-filled chamber in communication via an orifice, the first substantially fluid-filled chamber and the second substantially fluid-filled chamber also in communication with the fluid-elastomeric chamber. The housing structure is operable for pumping the fluid through the orifice. | 08-11-2011 |
Peter L. Jones, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20120010095 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF PULMONARY HYPERTENSION - The invention relates to diagnostic and prognostic assays and kits for pulmonary hypertension (PH) and types thereof. The invention includes detecting the expression level of markers associated with pulmonary hypertension for diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment of pulmonary hypertension. | 01-12-2012 |
Ronny Jones, Exeter, PA US
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| 20120103237 | TILTABLE MULTIPLE-STAGED COAL BURNER IN A HORIZONTAL ARRANGEMENT - Horizontally arranged burners for boiler furnaces are provided where each burner includes a fuel nozzle surrounded by a secondary air outlet. The fuel nozzle and secondary air outlets may tilt in tandem with respect to an air plenum supplying inner secondary air and a fuel carrier providing fuel. Also provided are outer secondary air buckets that may independently tilt with respect to a frame connected to the air plenum. This arrangement can be installed as a retrofit in a conventional horizontal furnace system or in a newly built system. The fuel nozzle and secondary air outlet, and secondary air buckets may all tilt in unison or may all tilt independently. The tilting assists with optimizing a flame temperature profile within the furnace. | 05-03-2012 |
Scott A. Jones, Mcmurray, PA US
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| 20090018593 | ROD REDUCTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Provided is a novel rod reducing device including a screw jack mechanism that is moveably engaged with an elongated grasping fork assembly, the screw jack mechanism having an elongated threaded portion, the elongated threaded portion being connected at its most distal end to a rod contact member, which is positioned in sliding circumferential contact with each of the two opposing elongated grasping members and the most proximal end of the elongated threaded portion terminating in a controlling member, which can be activated in a measured and controlled manner. A method of using the device is also provided. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090105769 | UNI-PLANAR, TAPER LOCK BONE SCREW - Provided is a novel uni-planar taper lock screw for connecting a connecting rod to bone. The screw is capable of being secured to the underlying bone while the screw head adapted to securely hold a connecting rod is articulated in a unidirectional manner to facilitate a stable connection to the connecting rod. After the screw had been articulated and properly positioned, it can be partially locked such that the connecting rod will remain in relative position to the bone while permitting flexibility of the screw head relative to the bone along a single plane. The screw head can then be fully locked securing the connecting rod into a selected position. The screw is configured for easy insertion and connection as well as easy removal and disconnection from the connecting rod. Also provided is a system for fixing two or more bones or bone fragments and a kit for fixing bones or bone fragments. A method of fixing bones or bone fragments is also provided. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100324609 | SINGLE ACTION ANTI-TORQUE ROD REDUCER - Provided is a novel rod reducing device for use in spinal fixation procedures. The device is capable with a single action of securely grasping the head of a bone screw while reducing a connecting rod into the head of the bone screw and while in position on the bone screw provide a cannula access for a bone screw locking cap and tightening instrument and securing the bone screw during the tightening of the locking cap so as to provide an anti-torque effect. The device is also capable of releasing from the bone screw with a reversal of the single action used to activate the device. A method of using the device and a kit wherein the device is one component is also provided. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110224733 | DUAL ACTION ROD REDUCING AND LOCKING DEVICE AND METHOD - Provided is a dual action surgical instrument for use in orthopedic surgical procedures that is capable of reducing a rod into position in a rod receiving notch in the head of a bone screw with a first action and subsequently locking the rod into the receiving notch by a second action of the same instrument. A method of using the device is also provided. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110276093 | SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM HAVING LOCKING AND UNLOCKING DEVICES FOR USE WITH A MULTI-PLANAR, TAPER LOCK SCREW - Provided is a spinal fixation system including a taper lock screw including an inner housing and an outer housing that are translatable relative to one another to transition the taper lock screw between a locked position and an unlocked position. A locking device releasably connects to and operationally interacts with a flange of the taper lock screw. An unlocking device releasably connects to and operationally interacts with inner housing unlocking tool receptors of the taper lock screw to unlock the taper lock screw. | 11-10-2011 |
Scott L. Jones, Sharon, PA US
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| 20090247117 | CELLULAR TELEPHONE SYSTEM THAT USES POSITION OF A MOBILE UNIT TO MAKE CALL MANAGEMENT DECISIONS - A cellular telephone system has call management decisions made based on the exact geographic location of the mobile unit. These call management decisions include billing and taxing decisions, cell site selection, frequency selection and even cellular system selection. The decisions are continuously updated during a call whereby decisions can be made and changed regardless of where a call originated. Cell site location, and even cellular system selection, can be made in a specific manner to best serve the needs of the mobile user, the cellular system as well as the public. It is even possible for a cellular system to locate one or more of its cell sites in the geographic area served by another cellular system. In some cases, cellular systems might even share cell sites. | 10-01-2009 |
Stephen P. Jones, Cecil, PA US
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| 20100295304 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GRID LOSS RIDE-THROUGH FOR WIND TURBINE PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM - In a wind turbine/generator having a rotatable hub, at least one blade rotatably secured to the hub, a pitch control system for adjusting pitch of each blade, the pitch control system located within the rotatable hub, a stationary nacelle, and a slip ring assembly at a junction of an electrical circuit between the rotatable hub and the stationary nacelle, the slip ring assembly operatively arranged for transmission of electrical signals between equipment located within the rotating hub and equipment located within the stationary nacelle, an apparatus for grid loss ride-through for the pitch control system, comprising means for sensing and monitoring power on the rotating side of the slip ring assembly, and, means for supplying power to the pitch control system from a backup power source when the sensed power drops to a predetermined level. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110046802 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A TURBINE BLADE - A control system for a turbine blade, including: an operational control element for generating and outputting an operational control signal, the operational control signal for non-emergency operation of a motor for controlling pitch of the turbine blade; an emergency control element, separate from and different from the operational control element, for generating and outputting an emergency control signal for emergency operation of the motor; and, an output stage element for receiving the operational and emergency control signals and for selecting one of the operational or emergency control signals, and with a means for receiving power for operation of the motor and with a means for providing the received power to the motor according to the selected operational or emergency control signal. | 02-24-2011 |
Theodore L. Jones, Akron, PA US
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| 20100128122 | CAMERA HAVING A SLIP RING AND PAN-TILT MECHANISM - A camera system having a camera lens module, a slip ring connector, and a pan/tilt mechanism. In one construction, the camera system includes a circuit board, a slip ring having a stator connected to the circuit board and a rotor rotatable with respect to the stator, a camera lens module, and a flexible flat cable. The camera system can also include an anti-rotation arm connected to the rotor and in contact with a first end of the flexible flat cable. The anti-rotation arm can prevent a twist of the flexible flat cable during panning of the camera lens module. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20120045197 | DOME CAMERA ENCLOSURE WITH VIRTUAL TILT PIVOT MECHANISM - A surveillance camera arrangement includes a substantially spherical enclosure having a substantially round optical region. The optical region has better optical qualities than a remainder of the enclosure. A camera is disposed within the enclosure. The camera has a lens with an optical axis extending approximately through a midpoint of the optical region. An actuatable mechanism is coupled to the enclosure and to the camera. The mechanism pivots both the enclosure and the camera in both pan and tilt directions such that the optical axis of the camera remains substantially aligned with the midpoint of the optical region. | 02-23-2012 |
William J. Jones, Cranberry Township, PA US
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| 20080251342 | OVER RUNNING CLUTCH FOR A DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR OPERATOR - An over running clutch assembly for an electrical switching apparatus is provided. The over running clutch assembly includes a sprocket and a hub assembly. The hub assembly is rotatably coupled to the sprocket and structured to rotate in a charging direction relative to the sprocket. The sprocket is fixed to a motor shaft. The hub assembly is structured to be disengagably fixed to a cam shaft in the charging assembly. A manual charging handle is also coupled to the cam shaft and is structured to rotate the cam shaft in a charging direction. In this configuration, an operator may charge the closing springs of the electrical switching apparatus using either the handle assembly or the motor. When the handle assembly is used to charge the closing springs, the cam shaft causes the hub assembly to rotate over the sprocket. Thus, the rotation of the cam shaft is not transferred to the motor. When the motor is used, the motor turns both the sprocket and the hub assembly. The hub assembly transfers the rotational force from the motor to the cam shaft. | 10-16-2008 |
William R. Jones, Souderton, PA US
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| 20090309277 | Vacuum nitriding furnace - A heat treating furnace is disclosed for nitride case hardening and gas cooling a stationary workload in the same furnace which is comprised of a single chamber and an access door. The chamber is segregated into an outer portion and an inner portion, with the inner portion being adapted to receive the workload to be nitride case hardened through the access door. The inner portion is surrounded by graphite insulation to retain the gas used to nitride case harden the workload. The inner portion further includes a plurality of graphite resistance heating elements and a plurality of graphite plates juxtaposed in near proximity to the graphite resistance heating elements forming a conduit or plenum between them. The inner portion further includes a fan assembly including a graphite radial fan wheel adapted to circulate the nitriding gas within the inner portion and through the conduit to provide uniform nitride case hardening of the workload. | 12-17-2009 |