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Joseph F. Ahadian, San Marcos, CA US
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| 20090245736 | Connector attachment to a low height profile module - A connector attachment to a low height module is described that has a lid configured with an attached spring extension that is substantially planar to the lid. At the end of the spring extension is a spring or compressing mechanism that fits over an external mechanically transferable (MT) ferrule, the ferrule being connected to a ribbon of fibers or communication lines. The external ferrule is fitted to a side of the low height profile module that has an opening to couple the communication lines to the interior/devices in the module. The connector attachment is secured to the module via screws, for example. The combination of the lid with the spring extension and spring/compressing mechanism provides for a very elegant low profile connector assembly that allows communication lines to be more robustly attached to the module than currently practiced and also preserves the overall height of the low height profile module. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100067853 | COMPONENTS FOR OPTICAL INTERCONNECT THROUGH PRINTED WIRING BOARDS - A component system and method is described that is made of components for transmitting, routing and receiving “in-air” optical signals for placement on printed wiring boards (PWBs). The transmitters are components including a light source attached to a transparent substrate and aligned to a coupling lens. The transparent substrate can contain circuitry for controlling the light source, or the circuitry could be attached to the transparent substrate. The receivers include a light detector attached to a transparent substrate with circuitry for converting optical signals to electrical circuitry (integrated onto the transparent substrate or separately attached). The routing components include a lens for coupling light into an optical waveguide, an optical waveguide and, optionally, a second lens for coupling light from the optical waveguide. The component system allows in-air optical communication between PWBs, without requiring traditional connections and harnesses between the PWBs, thus increasing their reliability and throughput. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20110097037 | FIBER OPTIC BI-DIRECTIONAL COUPLING LENS - A component for coupling light bi-directionally between optical waveguides and optoelectronic devices is described. This component can be inexpensively manufactured and fits within the existing form-factor of fiber optic transceivers or transmitters, and has features for efficiently coupling laser light to a waveguide and light from the same waveguide to a detector. The described components can be formed as an array to operate within system that operation over parallel optical fibers. Applicability for these components is for optical time domain reflectometry, bi-directional optical communications, remote fiber sensing, and optical range finders. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110181364 | Biasing methods and devices for power amplifiers - Biasing methods and devices for power amplifiers are described. The described methods and devices use the power amplifier output voltage to generate bias voltages. The bias voltages are obtained using rectifiers and voltage dividers. The described biasing methods and devices can be used with class-E power amplifiers. | 07-28-2011 |
Joseph F. Aniano, Oceanside, NY US
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| 20110091851 | MULTI-PURPOSE SOLITAIRE / REHABILITATION / EDUCATION TOOL FOR ASSISTING PATIENTS / STUDENTS / USERS TO IMPROVE MEMORY AND EYE / HAND COORDINATION - A multi-purpose tool may be used for assisting patients, students and/or users to improve memory and eye/hand coordination. The tool may be used for a number of functions, including solitaire games, rehabilitation or education. The tool may be in the form of a board having a slot in an upper frame member. Below the upper frame member may be seven spaces, and below the seven spaces may be vertical dividers. | 04-21-2011 |
Joseph F. Basmaji, Waterford, MI US
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| 20110049949 | Durable Flame Resistant Seat Cover - An improved seat covering for use with automotive, truck and other type vehicle seats. Said seat cover of one piece construction for incorporating multiple sewn panels for a custom fit and custom fastening scheme. | 03-03-2011 |
Joseph F. Belflower, Rocky Mount, NC US
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| 20080226408 | Ez key registration assembly - A locating system and method for accurately positioning key blanks with respect to a key cutter where the key head is clamped between opposing jaws with the key blade working edges projecting therefrom, the key head is provided with shaped recesses having at least a partially specifically shaped edge wall and wherein at least one jaw member is provided with a projection having a correspondingly shaped sidewall, the pin being positioned with respect to the clamp such that when the key blank head is abutted against the pin with the key blank edge configuration mating to the pin sidewall configuration, the key blade will project from the jaw in a proper position for engagement by either the bitting follower or bitting cutter respectively. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20110170976 | EZ key registration assembly - A locating system and method for accurately positioning key blanks with respect to a key cutter where the key head is clamped between opposing jaws with the key blade working edges projecting therefrom, the key head is provided with shaped recesses having at least a partially specifically shaped edge wall and wherein at least one jaw member is provided with a projection having a correspondingly shaped sidewall, the pin being positioned with respect to the clamp such that when the key blank head is abutted against the pin with the key blank edge configuration mating to the pin sidewall configuration, the key blade will project from the jaw in a proper position for engagement by either the bitting follower or bitting cutter respectively. | 07-14-2011 |
Joseph F. Birdweli, Jr., Knoxville, TN US
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| 20100008835 | INTEGRATED REACTOR AND CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR AND USES THEREOF - An apparatus for providing reaction of fluids and separation of products with increased residence time. The apparatus includes a stationary shell, a rotating hollow cylindrical component disposed in the stationary shell, a residence-time increasing device external to the stationary shell, a standpipe for introducing fluid into an interior cavity of the hollow cylindrical component from the residence-time increasing device, a first outlet in fluid flow communication with the interior cavity of the hollow cylindrical component for a less dense phase fluid, and a second outlet in fluid flow communication with the interior cavity of the hollow cylindrical component for a more dense phase fluid. | 01-14-2010 |
Joseph F. Birdwell, Jr., Knoxville, TN US
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| 20090293346 | INTEGRATED REACTOR AND CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR AND USES THEREOF - A method and apparatus for producing a biodiesel product. The method includes continuously contacting a triglyceride containing component with an alcohol and a catalyst at an elevated temperature in a centrifugal reactor/separator. A less dense phase including the biodiesel product is continuously separated from a more dense phase containing glycerine in the reactor/separator. | 12-03-2009 |
Joseph F. Bringley, Rochester, NY US
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| 20080241266 | AMINE POLYMER-MODIFIED NANOPARTICULATE CARRIERS - There are disclosed colloids containing polymer-modified core-shell particle carrier. The described colloids containing core-shell nanoparticulate carrier particles wherein the shell contains a polymer having amine functionalities. The described carrier particles are stable under physiological conditions. The carriers can be bioconjugated with biological, pharmaceutical or diagnostic components. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090081440 | STAIN AND SOIL RESISTANT TEXTILE ARTICLE - Disclosed in this specification is an aqueous dispersion for treating a textile. The dispersion generally includes surface-functionalized inorganic oxides in combination with a fluorochemical. Significantly lower concentrations of fluorochemicals are present in comparison to prior art dispersions. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100009583 | FLAME RETARDANT, STAIN AND SOIL RESISTANT TEXTILE ARTICLE - Disclosed are embodiments and methods relating to the treatment of textile, such as a textile substrate, with an aqueous dispersion of surface-functionalized particles and a fluorochemical, or a textile substrate treated with an aqueous dispersion of surface-functionalized particles, a fluorochemical, and a flame retardant chemical. Textiles treated in accordance with the disclosed embodiments (e.g., fluorine concentration of from 20 to 900 ppm) demonstrate an average burn rate less than about 4.0 inch/minute, and an average weight loss is less than about 40% of the original weight. During burning of the treated textile, flaming drips extinguish (on average) in less than about 2 seconds, or does not increase the peak heat release rate by more than about 70%, and the mass loss rate by more than about 50%. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110003154 | ENCAPSULATED MORDANT PARTICLE DISPERSION AND METHOD OF PREPARING - The present invention discloses a method of making core-shell polymer particles, comprising forming a linking-group-containing polymer by derivatizing a hydroxy-group-containing polymer, comprising hydroxy groups on adjacent carbon atoms with a linking agent, that is a compound comprising both an aldehyde moiety and an amine moiety, wherein one or more acetal moieties are formed in the linking-group-containing polymer, each acetal formed by the reaction of the aldehyde moiety in the linking agent with two hydroxy groups in the linking-group-containing polymer, wherein the amine moiety then becomes a linking group pendent from the linking-group-containing polymer, wherein the linking group is capable of reacting with a precursor group in the precursor polymer. Also disclosed are compositions comprising insoluble core-shell particles made by the method. | 01-06-2011 |
Joseph F. Carpency, Seabrook, TX US
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| 20100131250 | Methods for Handling Withdrawal of Streams from a Linear Programming Model Developed from a Thermodynamically-Based Reference Tool - Methods and systems for withdrawing a stream from a linear programming model of a manufacturing facility. In one embodiment, one or more independent input variables and one or more key output variables are specified within the linear programming model. A stream within the model to be at least partially withdrawn is identified, and a stream is preferably added to the model immediately downstream of the withdrawal point. The added stream has one or more component rates that are perturbed. The one or more key output variables are solved in response to the perturbation of the component rates to create a derivative for the perturbed component rates. The derivatives are negated, and an amount of withdrawal for the identified stream is specified. The resulting component rates of the stream to be at least partially withdrawn can be determined based on the specified amount of withdrawal and the negated derivatives to simulate an effect on the one or more key output variables. | 05-27-2010 |
Joseph F. Cava, Village Of Lakewood, IL US
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| 20090117972 | Systems and/or methods for distributing bonus rewards based on accumulated gaming device wins - Certain exemplary embodiments described herein relate to gaming machines and/or table games being configured to provide random rewards in dependence on accumulated gaming device wins. According to certain exemplary embodiments, in connection with a gaming network comprising a plurality of gaming devices, a method of providing a random reward to a patron using a gaming device connected to said gaming network is provided. A random number for win determination is generated. A coin-out counter accessible by the gaming device being used by the patron is initialized. A random win amount for the patron is generated. It detected whether a coin-out event has occurred on the gaming device. When a coin-out event is detected, the coin-out counter is incremented. When the coin-out counter is greater than or equal to the random number for win determination, a random reward event is triggered, which results in a qualified patron on the link being awarded the random reward amount displayed. | 05-07-2009 |
Joseph F. Cecala, Endwell, NY US
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| 20100135120 | Ground threat location for an aircraft - Systems and methods are provided for locating threats to an aircraft that are located on the ground. Associated bearings are determined from an aircraft for each of a plurality of detected shots from a threat at ground level. A plurality of pairs of bearings are selected, and a weight value is calculated for each selected pair of bearings. An estimated position for the threat is determined from each selected pair of bearings. An improved estimation of the position for the threat is calculated as a weighted combination of the estimated positions. | 06-03-2010 |
Joseph F. Ceklosky, Jr., Pottstown, PA US
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| 20090164581 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZED CO-BROWSING BY USERS IN DIFFERENT WEB SESSIONS - A system and method for enabling co-browsing between two or more users accessing a website in separate sessions. Each of the users operates a web browser instance to browse the website. The website comprises one or more web pages, at least a portion of which includes embedded software code or script. A collaboration manager, established after the users consent to co-browsing, associates the sessions of the users. As the users navigate to new web addresses in the website or enter data into their browser instances, the software code or script embedded within the web pages rendered in the browser instances causes each user's browser to communicate changes in the web addresses or data to the collaboration manager. The collaboration manager receives the communicated changes and provides them to other co-browsing users. Synchronization of cursors, scroll-bar positions and other browser events is also supported. | 06-25-2009 |
Joseph F. Dellaria, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20090062328 | Oxime and Hydroxylamine Substituted Imidazo[4,5-c] Ring Compounds and Methods - Imidazo[4,5-c] ring compounds, (e.g. imidazo[4,5-c]pyridines, imidazo[4,5-c]quinolines, 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro imidazo[4,5-c]quinolines, imidazo[4,5-c]naphthyridine, and 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro imidazo[4,5-c]naphthyridine compounds) having an oxime or hydroxylamine substituent at the 2-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, and methods of making and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for modulating cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100069427 | Oxime and Hydroxylamine Substituted Imidazo[4,5-c] Ring Compounds and Methods - Imidazo[4,5-c] ring compounds, (e.g. imidazo[4,5-c]pyridines, imidazo[4,5-c]quinolines, 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro imidazo[4,5-c]quinolines, imidazo[4,5-c]naphthyridine, and 6,7,8,9-tetrahydro imidazo[4,5-c]naphthyridine compounds) having an oxime or hydroxylamine substituent at the 2-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, intermediates, and methods of making and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for modulating cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed. | 03-18-2010 |
Joseph F. Desimone, Jr., Worcesler, MA US
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| 20080294819 | Simplify server replacement - There is provided techniques for automating attachment of a server to a storage area network (SAN). In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided which includes storing identifiers in a memory associated with an enclosure adapted to house one or more servers. The identifiers are correlated to a particular location of the enclosure. Additionally, the method includes providing the identifiers from the memory to host bus adapters (HBAs) associated with a particular location when a server is placed in the particular location. | 11-27-2008 |
Joseph F. Falce, Plainedge, NY US
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| 20090180277 | NiteNob - The NiteNob is a totally new take on an item taken for granted in every home or dwelling; the door knob. What makes the NiteNob stand out versus a standard door knob is the feature of a built in safety feature, the LED ring which allows the internal room side of the door knob to shine a dim light. The LED light which is emitted from the NiteNob can easily be located in a dark or smoke filled room allowing a person to quickly make their way toward the exit. In a non emergency situation the NiteNob assumes the docile role of reassuring night light which many people find soothing and comforting in an otherwise dark bedroom, hallway or bathroom. | 07-16-2009 |
Joseph F. Fiore, Jr., Central HK
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| 20100038941 | CHILD SAFETY SEAT - A child safety seat includes a seat body, a headrest mechanism, an illumination device, and a power supply device. The headrest mechanism is connected to the seat body. The headrest mechanism includes a main body and a side wing. The side wing is movably connected to the main body. The illumination device is disposed on the side wing. The power supply device is electrically connected to the illumination device and is disposed separating from the side wing. The power supply device is used for providing electrical power to drive the illumination device to emit light. | 02-18-2010 |
Joseph F. Formolo, Laurinburg, NC US
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| 20100032253 | Side Reinforced Railway Brake Shoe - A molded brake shoe formed of friction material with or without a metal backing. Along at least a portion of at least one side surface of the brake shoe there is a layer of the molded friction material reinforced with a fiber. | 02-11-2010 |
Joseph F. Gilligan, Iv, Ringwood, NJ US
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| 20090077705 | Baseball Glove with Illuminated Target Area - An illuminating sports glove is disclosed that includes a baseball or softball glove and at least one integrated illumination system. Each illumination system includes at least one power source, at least one lamp means, and at least one switch. Preferably, the baseball glove is a catcher's mitt with covered LEDs integrated into the outer rim of the catching side of the catcher's mitt. When the switch is in a closed position, the catcher's mitt presents an illuminated target pattern. The illuminated glove provides a target at which a thrower of an object can aim. | 03-26-2009 |
Joseph F. Gruba, Erie, CO US
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| 20090041234 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENCRYPTING AND DECRYPTING DATA TO/FROM AN ESCON TAPE SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for encrypting data written to an Enterprise System Connection (ESCON) tape system and reading encrypted data from such a tape system and decrypting the encrypted data is described. One illustrative embodiment, in writing encrypted data to an ESCON tape system, receives from a computer over a first ESCON link a command to write a data block of specified size to the ESCON tape system; requests data constituting the data block from the computer in sub-blocks; compresses and encrypts each sub-block to produce a corresponding compressed and encrypted sub-block; and transmits to the ESCON tape system over a second ESCON link the compressed and encrypted sub-blocks using a series of chained-data write operations, the transmitted compressed and encrypted sub-blocks forming a compressed and encrypted data block on a tape of the ESCON tape system. | 02-12-2009 |
Joseph F. Halgas, Jr., Huntingdon Valley, PA US
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| 20110055879 | PROCESSING, HANDLING, AND FORWARDING CONDITIONAL ACCESS MESSAGES TO DEVICES - A computer-implemented method and system that configures a first DSG capable computing device that is connected to a home network, and includes a conditional access system that communicates data with the home network, and commits the first DSG capable computing device as a DSG proxy server. The method advertises DSG services to a second DSG capable computing device connected to the home network. The method establishes a tunnel for the second DSG capable computing device to filter DSG data for the second DSG capable computing device from the data, and forwards the DSG data to the second DSG capable computing device via the tunnel. | 03-03-2011 |
Joseph F. Hasto, Williamstown, NY US
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| 20100089700 | Suspended Anchored Climbing Device with Safety Features - A ladder or climbing device has hollow tubular jaws at its head end that permit a rope or cable to pass around the target tree or pole. A tubular cable guide is positioned along side the vertical rail for feeding the cable to the hollow jaws. The rail is formed 1of extension sections that are joined together. A security clamp or clasp attached over both the head of the device and the cable to secure to the worker's safety harness. | 04-15-2010 |
Joseph F. Herman, Jr., Raleigh, NC US
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| 20100044526 | FLOATING CABLE CONNECTOR RETENTION MODULE - Method and apparatus for securely positioning a cable connector plug for blind docking an electronic device or module with an electrical connector, for example within a rack for a computer system. A bracket includes a clip that is selectively securable to open and close the bracket. A cable connector plug collar is laterally receivable in the bracket when the bracket is open. The bracket retains the collar in a circumferential tongue and groove relationship when the bracket is closed. When the bracket is properly positioned and secured within a rack bay, the bracket positions the connector plug for blind docking without restricting operative access to the connector plug. A preferred bracket is sufficiently flexible to allow lateral movement of the connector plug when the bracket is closed about the collar. | 02-25-2010 |
Joseph F. Jensen, Camarillo, CA US
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| 20090141815 | TIME-ENCODING-BASED HIGH-CAPACITY DIGITAL COMMUNICATION LINK - The present invention relates to a digital communication architecture based upon the concept of time encoding. In one aspect, systems provide time-encoding-based digital communication, the systems comprising a transmitter, a communication channel, and a receiver. In another aspect, methods for digital communication comprise time encoding digital input data and then transmitting the resultant asynchronous pulse signal to a receiver that converts the asynchronous pulse signal back into digital symbols. Methods of providing a digital communication link can include (i) providing digital symbols, (ii) time encoding the digital symbols to generate asynchronous pulse signals, (iii) communicating switching times of the signals to a receiver, and (iv) digitizing in parallel and reconstructing the digital symbols. The methods and systems of the invention can utilize existing chip-scale circuit technologies and can be characterized by link capacities of 50 Gbit/sec, 100 Gbit/sec, 200 Gbit/sec, or higher. | 06-04-2009 |
Joseph F. Kologe, Scranton, PA US
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| 20080203040 | DISPLAY BAR ASSEMBLY FOR MERCHANDISING DISPLAYS - A display bar assembly for mounting on spaced apart slotted uprights on a merchandising gondola or the like. A tubular display bar of polygonal cross section is fitted with a pair of mounting brackets, which are slideable along the bar to enable spacing of the mounting brackets to agree with the spacing between the slotted uprights, which can be somewhat variable. The mounting brackets are formed with openings which closely and non-rotatably receive the display bar and are provided with hooks which engage slots in the uprights. Flanged end plugs are received tightly in each end of the display bar to prevent removal of the slideable brackets, such that the display bar and brackets form a permanent assembly. The mounting brackets may have multiple slot-engaging hooks for installation on uprights of different thicknesses in different rotary positions of the assembly. Where necessary to maintain a predetermined orientation of the display bar, the display bar can be formed with an axially limited portion of reduced cross section, enabling the mounting brackets, when positioned thereat, to be rotationally reoriented relative to the display bar. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100176075 | PRODUCT DISPLAY WITH IMPROVED PULL-THROUGH FRAME ARRANGEMENTS - A display tray for specially shaped packages (e.g., sliced meat products), having flat, flexible bases and a forwardly projecting housings for the product, typically, typically with recesses in the base to accommodate nesting. A vertical frame at the front, permitting the product housing to project through while normally retaining the base and while also allowing the base to be pulled through by a customer, is known. The new tray positions this frame a sufficient distance behind a front stop of the tray to enable a customer to replace a pulled-through product into the tray, in front of the frame and a product projecting through the frame. To particular advantage, the thus-positioned frame is incorporated into a special tray insert, easily installed in a general purpose tray to accommodate the described, specially shaped packages, and easily removed from the tray to render it more suitable for the display of general merchandise. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100176077 | WIDTH-ADJUSTABLE PRODUCT DISPLAY TRAY WITH NOVEL MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - A display tray with a push-forward means for the display of product items in a back to front column, with the forwardmost item of the column being at all times urged tot the front of the tray. A special mounting arrangement is provided for the tray in which product side guides, preferably width adjustable, also serve to mount the trays on a rectangular bar positioned horizontally at the back of a display gondola or the like, enabling a plurality of such trays to be mounted side by side and movable laterally for desired spacing and appearance. To particular advantage, the side guides are formed of a rigid sheet material, typically sheet metal, provided at front and back portions with transverse mounting rods engageable with base members of the tray to accommodate lateral adjustment of the side guides relative to the central portions of the tray. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100181273 | PRODUCT DISPLAY WITH NOVEL FRONT BARRIER - A standardized or basic product display device is provided with a standard front barrier for identifying and restraining a spring-urged column of displayed products in conjunction with a plurality of secondary barrier elements which can be easily and securely mounted onto the primary barrier to accommodate reconfiguration and enlargement of the display device. The secondary elements have lower portions of inverted U-shaped configuration which can be selectively applied over external edge margins of the primary barrier and secured thereto by locking detents. The secondary barrier element enables the front barrier of the display device to be enlarged, both in width and height to accommodate larger product packages than contemplated for the standard display device in its minimum configuration. In one form, the secondary barrier element has a vertical extension of narrow width, providing effective restraint of tall packages while maximizing visibility of the front of the package. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100199696 | Air Baffle Structure For Refrigerated Display Cases - An air baffle structure for refrigerated display cases having an open front and provided with openings at the back for the forwardly directed flow of refrigerated air. The display case has a display bar of non-circular cross section for mounting a plurality of display trays. A baffle support, formed of wire and comprising a front portion and spaced apart side portions, is mounted on the display bar and extends closely underneath the trays. A flat, plastic baffle plate is carried by the baffle support. The baffle support has rear portions of inverted U-shape engaging the display bar, formed in part by upwardly extending baffle positioning elements. Back edge portions of the baffle plate releasably engage the positioning elements to secure the baffle plate in position while accommodating easy removable and replacement for cleaning. A baffle plate typically will extend under a plurality of display trays positioned on the display bar. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110017684 | PRODUCT DISPLAY TRAY WITH PULL THROUGH FEATURE - A tray for the display and dispensing of products in blister packages. Side guide elements, of wire or sheet material, are provided in forward portions thereof with retaining elements formed integrally and in one piece therewith. The retaining elements engage side margins of a forwardmost package well below the tops of the packages and preferably below the tops of the blisters thereof. A forwardmost package is gripped by its exposed and unobstructed upper portions and pulled forwardly to remove a package. Integral, one-piece construction of the side guide elements and the retaining elements provides for economical manufacture with superior performance. Optionally, space may be provided in front of the retaining portions to accommodate return of packages by a customer who has changed his or her mind. In one embodiment, a wire retaining portion of inverted U-shaped configuration is positioned with wire ends concealed and protected by the tray side. | 01-27-2011 |
Joseph F. Kraynak, State College, PA US
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| 20080319802 | LONG TERM CARE UNDERWRITING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for analyzing risk for underwriting insurance is provided. The method may comprise: inputting data regarding at least one applicant for insurance, wherein at least one item of data relates to a first category and at least one item of data relates to a second category; assigning a numerical risk factor to at least one item of data; generating a first numerical risk score for the first category; generating a second numerical risk score for the second category; generating a composite risk score based on at least the first numerical risk score and the second numerical risk score; assigning a composite risk score to at least one applicant for insurance; wherein the first category comprises medical conditions or severities of medical conditions and the second category comprises negative medical condition interactions. | 12-25-2008 |
Joseph F. Krzyzaniak, Pawcatuck, CT US
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| 20080306282 | Novel Forms of [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-Beta,Delta-Dihydroxy-5-(1-Methylethyl)-3-Phenyl-4-[(Phenylamino)Carbonyl]-1H-Pyrrole-1-HeptanoicAcid Calcium Salt (2:1) - Novel forms of [R—(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid hemi calcium salt designated Form XX, Form XXI, Form XXII, Form XXIII, Form XXIV, Form XXV, Form XXVI, Form XXVII, Form XXVIII, Form XXIX, and Form XXX, characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction, solid-state NMR, and/or Raman spectroscopy are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and Alzheimer's disease. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090048453 | Salt forms of [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-beta, delta-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-p- yrrole-1-heptanoic acid - Novel salt forms of [R—(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction pattern and solid-state NMR spectra are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Alzheimer's Disease. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20110046385 | Polymorphs Of Prostaglandin Agonists And Methods For Making The Same - The present invention relates to polymorphic crystalline forms or a non-crystalline form or amorphous of the compound (3-(((4-tert-butyl-benzyl)-(pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-amino)-methyl)-phenoxy)-acetic acid sodium salt or a hydrate thereof together with processes for preparing, methods for using, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. The invention also relates to substantially pure polymorphic crystalline forms or a non-crystalline form or amorphous form of (3-(((4-tert-butyl-benzyl)-(pyridine-3-sulfonyl)-amino)-methyl)-phenoxy)-acetic acid sodium salt or a hydrate thereof. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110172443 | Salt Forms of [R-(R*,R*)]-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-beta, alpha-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-p- yrrole-1-Heptanoic Acid - Novel salt forms of [R—(R*,R*)]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-β,δ-dihydroxy-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole-1-heptanoic acid characterized by their X-ray powder diffraction pattern and solid-state NMR spectra are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of the same, which are useful as agents for treating hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and Alzheimer's Disease. | 07-14-2011 |
Joseph F. Lais, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20090272031 | SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE GROW TUBE - A spectrally selective grow tube or tree shelter that improves the establishment of woody plant forms by reduction and/or elimination of certain biotic and abiotic stress factors. The grow tube may provide an enhanced micro climate that is humid and rich in CO | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100299993 | SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE GROW TUBE - A biodegradable spectrally selective grow tube or tree shelter that improves the establishment of woody plant forms by reduction and/or elimination of certain biotic and abiotic stress factors. The grow tube may provide an enhanced micro climate that is humid, CO | 12-02-2010 |
Joseph F. Lambert, Ii, Orlando, FL US
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| 20100188208 | WIRELESS PATIENT PARAMETER SENSORS FOR USE IN MRI - A wireless patient monitor for MRI provides for on-board filtering of physiological signals from the patient to provide improved assessment and processing of MRI noise before the signal is affected by the transmission process. A system of powering of a wireless patient monitor using capacitors is also provided. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100192141 | METHOD OF TRANSFERRING SOFTWARE AND PATIENT DATA IN AN MRI WIRELESS PATIENT MONITOR SYSTEM - A patient monitoring system detects physiological signals from a patient during an MRI examination. The patient monitoring system wirelessly transmits data associated with the physiological signals to a remote base unit. The wireless transmission of data is carried out in a manner to not be disruptive to the MRI examination. Data can be uploaded to or downloaded from the patient monitoring system and remote base unit using a magnet-friendly electronic storage device, such as a flash memory drive. | 07-29-2010 |
Joseph F. Lessar, Mora, MN US
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| 20110004117 | IMPLANT PARAMETER SELECTION BASED ON COMPRESSIVE FORCE - Systems and techniques for determining in vivo mechanical load exerted on an implanted medical device (IMD) are described. A transfer function for determining a normal force exerted by a muscle based on an in-line force and muscle parameters is also described. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110004124 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE INCLUDING MECHANICAL STRESS SENSOR - Systems and techniques for determining in vivo mechanical load exerted on an implanted medical device (IMD) are described. The IMD or a device that has a substantially similar form factor as the IMD includes at least one mechanical stress sensor mechanically coupled to a housing or a component within the housing. In some examples, a patient parameter is determined based on a signal indicative of the in vivo mechanical load exerted on the IMD. In addition, in some examples, a processor determines whether a transient or cumulative mechanical load exerted on an IMD exceeded a predetermined threshold. A processor may additionally or alternatively determine whether a pattern in the mechanical loading of the IMD indicates a diversion from a manufacturing, shipping, storage or other handling process. | 01-06-2011 |
Joseph F. Mcmillan, Iii, Portland, OR US
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| 20100254751 | TELESCOPING POLE SYSTEM - Embodiments relating to a telescoping pole system are provided. Such a telescoping pole system may be adjusted by user manipulation to vary a length of the telescoping pole system. | 10-07-2010 |
Joseph F. Nazione, Jr., Macomb, MI US
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| 20100138080 | REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF VEHICLE MODULES BASED ON GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION - A method for remotely managing a module of a vehicle includes the steps of determining a position of the vehicle, and implementing a remote management request for the module on the condition that the position of the vehicle is approved for remote management. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100191446 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTIVE ENGINE RE-STARTING AND PREDICTIVE NEUTRAL/IDLE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE - A predictive engine restart method and related systems for a host vehicle having an internal combustion engine are provided. An exemplary method begins by establishing a real-time data communication channel with a neighbor vehicle that is positioned in front of the host vehicle. The method continues by receiving vehicle status data from the neighbor vehicle using the real-time data communication channel. The vehicle status data includes transmission status data for the neighbor vehicle, accelerator pedal status data for the neighbor vehicle, and brake pedal status data for the neighbor vehicle. Then, the method re-starts the engine when the transmission status data indicates a mode other than park or neutral, and when the accelerator pedal status data indicates accelerator pedal travel greater than a threshold amount. Alternatively, the engine is re-started when the automatic transmission status data indicates a mode other than park or neutral, and when the brake pedal status data indicates a released condition. | 07-29-2010 |
Joseph F. Nebolon, Del Mar, CA US
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| 20080309389 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING SHOPPING CART PUSH-OUT THEFT - A system and method for preventing push-out theft includes a network of electronic devices that are collectively operable in either a “safe restart” mode” or in an “operational” mode. The network is installed in a shopping area and prevents shopping cart removal from the area when in the “operational” mode. It does this by initially issuing egress permits to every shopping cart. The network then selectively removes egress permits when a shopping cart enters a selected section of the shopping area. Another egress permit is issued when the shopping cart successfully passes a cashier location. Otherwise, a sentry beacon will disable a shopping cart with no egress permit, before it can leave the shopping area. The network defaults to a permit issuing mode whenever a component of the system becomes inoperable. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090063176 | SHOPPING CART BASKET MONITOR - A system prevents non-payment for goods carried through a checkout aisle in a shopping cart. In the system, a scale determines the end-weight of the cart after all goods are presumably removed. Further, a controller compares the end-weight and the tare weight of the cart. When theft is suspected, a camera captures an image of the cart while an indicator at the checkout location alerts the cashier to inspect the cart for unremoved goods. Specifically, the controller creates a signal when the end-weight exceeds the tare weight to instruct the camera to capture the image and to activate the indicator to alert the cashier. The controller may include or be integrated into a network accessible by store management or outside security advisors to examine the performance of cashiers and to determine possible patterns or profiles for theft. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090133972 | Braking Shell for Shopping Cart Security Device - A braking member for rotatable mounting on a wheel axle of a hand-driven wheeled vehicle such as a shopping cart has a first part having an opening for mounting on a wheel axle, and a second part releasably secured to the first part and having a braking surface adapted to engage the ground when the braking member is in an operative position. When the braking member becomes worn, the entire member does not have to be removed from the wheel or caster, but instead the second part is released from the first part while the first part remains on the wheel. The second part can only be released using a special tool which is provided to store personnel. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090268941 | VIDEO MONITOR FOR SHOPPING CART CHECKOUT - A system ensures payment for the purchase of merchandise carried through a checkout aisle on the lower tray of a shopping cart. For that purpose, the system includes a controller with an embedded program for identifying a virtual structure substantially equivalent to the physical structure of the tray. Further, the system includes a sensor that determines when a cart is positioned at the checkout aisle. The system also includes a camera for creating an image of the physical structure of the tray and transmitting the image to the controller. The controller includes a means for activating the embedded program to compare the image with the virtual structure. As a result of the comparison, the controller determines whether merchandise is on the physical structure of the tray. During the comparison, the controller removes the virtual structure from the image. | 10-29-2009 |
Joseph F. Noferi, Lincolnwood, IL US
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| 20090261008 | Circumferentially bound structural transit package - Containerized goods are packaged for transit using a partial or fully circumferential wrapper about which a tensioned-strap is secured, to form an integrated structural package that facilities rapid loading of a machine magazine or picking platform such as a shelf with pre-oriented articles as well as shipping the units palletized in several tiers for distribution and display. The wrapper may be of sheet wood-fibre origin or other materials, the open wrapper ends permitting clear display of the goods labels. D-cuts into the wrapper provide displaceable tabs, for locating and/or separating the adjoining containers, and further integrating the wrapper with its contents, when strapped to form transit packages, able to withstand the rigors of palletized transit. | 10-22-2009 |
Joseph F. Obermiller, West Lafayette, IN US
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| 20090216321 | PROSTHETIC VALVE WITH SELECTIVELY POSITIONED BIOACTIVE AGENT - A prosthetic valve includes a support frame, a leaflet attached to the support frame, and a bioactive agent associated with the leaflet. A first free edge of the leaflet permits fluid flow through a body vessel in a first direction and substantially prevents fluid flow through the body vessel in a second, opposite direction. A second free edge of the leaflet at least partially defines an opening for permitting a controlled amount of fluid flow through the body vessel. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100030314 | IMPLANTABLE SUPPORT DEVICE WITH GRAFT - Implantable medical devices comprising a support frame and a graft member attached to the support frame. The support frame can define one or more structural features that substantially prevent migration of the graft member along the support frame. | 02-04-2010 |
Joseph F. Obermiller, Bloomington, IN US
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| 20090048662 | IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR DEVICE - A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090157169 | IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR DEVICE - A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame using heat or pressure welding crimping, adhesive, or other techniques to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet. | 06-18-2009 |
Joseph F. Padavano, Lovettsville, VA US
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| 20110226897 | Launch vehicle fairing and construction - Light-weight acoustic dampening launch vehicle fairing structures having high strength and stiffness and capable of filling to provide high mass density and rapidly unloaded at a predetermined time following launch, and methods of making them are provided. The panels include a monolithic body comprised of fibrous reinforcement material in a polymeric binder and comprise longitudinal chambers extending from the length of body. Fluid passage means are provided at both the top and bottom of the monolithic body and interconnected by the longitudinal chambers for filling and emptying said chambers with a fluid. | 09-22-2011 |
Joseph F. Paraschac, Campbell, CA US
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| 20090105744 | METHODS FOR FORMING TRACTS IN TISSUE - Described here are methods for forming one or more tracts in tissue. The tracts may be formed in any suitable or desirable tissue, and may seal relatively quickly without the need for a supplemental closure device. In some variations, the methods comprise advancing a tissue-locating member adjacent to a tissue wall, deforming at least a portion of the tissue wall with the tissue-locating member, and advancing a tissue-piercing member through the deformed tissue to form the tract, where the tract provides access for one or more tools. Also described here are methods of forming tracts through rotated or tented tissue. Any of the methods described here may also be used with tissue having at least one irregular surface. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20110208215 | DEVICES, METHODS, AND KITS FOR FORMING TRACTS IN TISSUE - Tissue tract-forming devices, methods, and kits are disclosed. In some variations, a method for forming a tract in a tissue wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface may comprise advancing an anchor member through the tissue wall and into a lumen defined by the tissue wall, the anchor member comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an intermediate portion therebetween, wherein the proximal and intermediate portions are angled with respect to each other and the intermediate and distal portions are angled with respect to each other, positioning the anchor member so that the intermediate portion contacts the interior surface of the tissue wall and the distal portion is angled toward the interior surface of the tissue wall, and advancing a tissue-piercing member into the tissue wall while the intermediate portion is in contact with the interior surface of the tissue wall, to form a tract in the tissue wall. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110230906 | DEVICES, METHODS AND KITS FOR FORMING TRACTS IN TISSUE - Described here are methods, devices and kits for locating tissue and/or forming one or more tracts in tissue. In some variations, tissue may be located (e.g., using one or more optical sensors, ultrasound sensors, thermal sensors, or the like) and one or more tracts may be formed through the tissue after it has been located. In certain variations, the same device may be used both to locate tissue and to form one or more tracts in the tissue. In some variations, a tissue-piercing member for forming one or more tracts in tissue may comprise a first elongated portion and a second elongated portion, and an angle therebetween. | 09-22-2011 |
Joseph F. Petolino, Zionsville, IN US
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| 20090013430 | Whisker-mediated transformation of plant cell aggregates and plant tissues and regeneration of plants thereof - Plant cell aggregates and plant tissues can be transformed by elongated, needle-like structures called “whiskers”. The process comprises the agitation of plant cell aggregates and plant tissues of the plant to be transformed in the presence of DNA and whiskers, whereby DNA uptake and integration thereof in facilitated. The process may be applicable to other plant cell aggregates and plant tissues which have not proven easily transformable by other techniques. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090111188 | Optimized non-canonical zinc finger proteins - Disclosed herein are zinc fingers comprising CCHC zinc coordinating residues. Also described are zinc finger proteins and fusion proteins comprising these CCHC zinc fingers as well as polynucleotides encoding these proteins. Methods of using these proteins for gene editing and gene regulation are also described. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100311168 | NANOPARTICLE MEDIATED DELIVERY OF SEQUENCE SPECIFIC NUCLEASES - Provided are methods for introducing a sequence specific nuclease into a plant cell comprising a cell wall. Methods are provided for genetically or otherwise modifying plants and for treating or preventing disease in plant cells comprising a cell wall. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110008833 | PROTEIN PRODUCTION IN PLANT CELLS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the expression of protein. Embodiments of methods may comprise the cleavage and repair of a nucleotide sequence encoding a highly expressed protein leading to a reduction in the expression of the highly expressed protein. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110167521 | Engineered zinc finger proteins targeting plant genes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis - The present disclosure relates to engineered zinc finger proteins that target genes in plants involved in fatty acid biosynthesis. Methods of using such zinc finger proteins in modulating gene expression, gene inactivation, and targeted gene modification are also provided. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110191877 | EXCISION OF TRANSGENES IN GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS - A method for deleting a region of DNA in a plant. In some embodiments, the method comprises transforming a plant with a nucleic acid molecule, wherein the nucleic acid molecule encodes one or more zinc finger nuclease(s) (ZFNs) operably linked to one or more tissue-specific promoter(s), e.g., a pollen-specific promoter. Methods include excising native genes in a plant. Accordingly, in some embodiments, ZFNs are engineered that recognize sequences that flank native plant genes. In further embodiments, ZFNs are expressed under the control of developmental stage-specific promoters, such that, for example, nucleic acid sequences are specifically excised in plants during relatively late stages of development. Nucleic acid molecules useful for carrying out disclosed methods and plants produced by the methods are included. | 08-04-2011 |
Joseph F. Poduslo, Rochester, MN US
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| 20080262339 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Amyloid Plaque in the Brain - Amyloid plaque in the brain of a subject is imaged in an MRI system with or without the use of a contrast agent. Contrast is achieved using a spin-echo pulse sequence that is both respiratory gated and cardiac gated to reduce motion artifacts at the very high image resolution required to see plaque. A preparatory pulse sequence is used to insure longitudinal magnetization remains constant for all the acquired views even if the effective TR changes during the scan due to irregular breathing. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090028789 | Methods for detecting parenchymal plaques in vivo - Methods for detecting parenchymal plaque deposits in the brain of a living mammal are described that include administering a polyamine modified, labeled polypeptide having specific binding affinity for the extracellular deposit, to the living mammal. Isolated β-amyloid peptides that are polyamine modified and labeled with a radioisotope or contrast agent also are described. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090324492 | Treatment for Central Nervous System Disorders - Compositions that include an Aβ polypeptide linked to a non-Aβ polypeptide are described, as well as methods of using such compositions. | 12-31-2009 |
Joseph F. Prosniewski, Brownstown Twp, MI US
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| 20090316057 | Seatback Entertainment Display System - A seatback entertainment display system for a vehicle is provided having a support member extending from a seatback frame, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the support member, and a display device coupled to the adjustment mechanism. The support member may be a cantilever type beam or frame extending upwardly from the seatback at a position behind and adjacent to a headrest. The support member may also be a pair of rods arranged to fixedly receive the display device and movably receive the headrest. The adjustment device may include any one or more of a forward-rearward tilting mechanism, a side to side pivoting mechanism and an up-down translation mechanism. The seatback entertainment display system is adaptable to optimize a viewing angle for a rear seat occupant of the vehicle, throughout a normal adjustment range of the seat. | 12-24-2009 |
Joseph F. Rovani, Jr., Laramie, WY US
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| 20110120950 | Processing and Analysis Techniques Involving In-Vessel Material Generation - In at least one embodiment, the inventive technology relates to in-vessel generation of a material from a solution of interest as part of a processing and/or analysis operation. Preferred embodiments of the in-vessel material generation (e.g., in-vessel solid material generation) include precipitation; in certain embodiments, analysis and/or processing of the solution of interest may include dissolution of the material, perhaps as part of a successive dissolution protocol using solvents of increasing ability to dissolve. | 05-26-2011 |
Joseph F. Russial, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090318836 | SURGICAL ORIENTATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for detecting and measuring a change in angular position with respect to a reference plane is useful in surgical procedures for orienting various instruments, prosthesis, and implants with respect to anatomical landmarks. One embodiment of the device uses three orthogonal rate sensors, along with integrators and averagers, to determine angular position changes using rate of change information. A display provides position changes from a reference position. Various alignment guides are useful with surgical instruments to obtain a reference plane. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090318930 | SURGICAL ORIENTATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for detecting and measuring a change in angular position with respect to a reference plane is useful in surgical procedures for orienting various instruments, prosthesis, and implants with respect to anatomical landmarks. One embodiment of the device uses three orthogonal rate sensors, along with integrators and averagers, to determine angular position changes using rate of change information. A display provides position changes from a reference position. Various alignment guides are useful with surgical instruments to obtain a reference plane. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090318931 | SURGICAL ORIENTATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A device for detecting and measuring a change in angular position with respect to a reference plane is useful in surgical procedures for orienting various instruments, prosthesis, and implants with respect to anatomical landmarks. One embodiment of the device uses three orthogonal rate sensors, along with integrators and averagers, to determine angular position changes using rate of change information. A display provides position changes from a reference position. Various alignment guides are useful with surgical instruments to obtain a reference plane. | 12-24-2009 |
Joseph F. Scates, Waldorf, MD US
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| 20100042472 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION - A method of risk management across a mission support network is provided, including identifying a mission of the mission support network, and identifying, by a computer processor, assets of the mission support network. The assets include a mission asset to support the mission and a support asset to provide support to the mission asset. Each of the assets is characterized by a criticality index value to measure how important the asset is to a performance of the mission, and a vulnerability index value to measure a vulnerability of the asset to a threat. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100042918 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION - A method of risk management across a mission support network is provided, including identifying a mission of the mission support network, and identifying, by a computer processor, assets of the mission support network. The assets include a mission asset to support the mission and a support asset to provide support to the mission asset. Each of the assets is characterized by a criticality index value to measure how important the asset is to a performance of the mission, and a vulnerability index value to measure a vulnerability of the asset to a threat. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100043074 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION - A method of risk management across a mission support network is provided, including identifying a mission of the mission support network, and identifying, by a computer processor, assets of the mission support network. The assets include a mission asset to support the mission and a support asset to provide support to the mission asset. Each of the assets is characterized by a criticality index value to measure how important the asset is to a performance of the mission, and a vulnerability index value to measure a vulnerability of the asset to a threat. | 02-18-2010 |
Joseph F. Schroeder, Iii, Corning, NY US
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| 20100186449 | HERMETICALLY SEALED GLASS PACKAGE AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A hermetically sealed glass package and method for manufacturing the hermetically sealed glass package are described herein using an OLED display as an example. In one embodiment, the hermetically sealed glass package is manufactured by providing a first substrate plate and a second substrate plate. The second substrate contains at least one transition or rare earth metal such as iron, copper, vanadium, manganese, cobalt, nickel, chromium, neodymium and/or cerium. A sensitive thin-film device that needs protection is deposited onto the first substrate plate. A laser is then used to heat the doped second substrate plate in a manner that causes a portion of it to swell and form a hermetic seal that connects the first substrate plate to the second substrate plate and also protects the thin film device. The second substrate plate is doped with at least one transition metal such that when the laser interacts with it there is an absorption of light from the laser in the second substrate plate, which leads to the formation of the hermetic seal while avoiding thermal damage to the thin-film device. Another embodiment of the hermetically sealed glass package and a method for manufacturing that hermetically sealed glass package are also described herein. | 07-29-2010 |
Joseph F. Shepard, Jr., Fishkill, NY US
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| 20080293259 | METHOD OF FORMING METAL/HIGH-k GATE STACKS WITH HIGH MOBILITY - The present invention provides a gate stack structure that has high mobilities and low interfacial charges as well as semiconductor devices, i.e., metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) that include the same. In the semiconductor devices, the gate stack structure of the present invention is located between the substrate and an overlaying gate conductor. The present invention also provides a method of fabricating the inventive gate stack structure in which a high temperature annealing process (on the order of about 800° C.) is employed. The high temperature anneal used in the present invention provides a gate stack structure that has an interface state density, as measured by charge pumping, of about 8×10 | 11-27-2008 |
Joseph F. Shepard, Jr., Hopewell Junction, NY US
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| 20110169141 | INSULATING LAYERS ON DIFFERENT SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS - A method of creating insulating layers on different semiconductor materials includes providing a substrate having disposed thereon a first material and a second material, the second material having a chemical composition different from the first material; non-epitaxially depositing a continuous sacrificial layer of approximately constant thickness onto the first material and the second material, and then converting the sacrificial layer into a layer consisting essentially of SiO | 07-14-2011 |
Joseph F. Signorile, Miami, FL US
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| 20100331151 | Vibratory Exercise Device with Low Center of Gravity and Modular Weights - A handheld, vibratory exercise device with a handle that has a low center of gravity and selectively removable modular weights for incorporating an adjustable and additional resistance. The present invention is a vibratory system with a hand-held resistance device that may have a pendulous shape of “low center of gravity” or “low center of mass” and adjustable weights and thereby provides the opportunity for a unique, multi-faceted neuromuscular load. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110028291 | Stability Ball Control Device with Radial Control Surfaces of Increasing Widths - An exercise device for controlling the rolling movement of a stability ball during exercise. The exercise device has a central base, a plurality of rib-like structures radiating from the central base, each rib-like structure having at least one wing, formed substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the exterior surface of the rib-like structure and protruding outward at a variable distance, and an annular-shaped band connected to each rib-like structure such that the central base, the plurality of rib-like structures, and the annular-shaped band form a cup-like enclosure. A partial, bottom portion of the stability ball is seated securely in the cup-like enclosure. The at least one wing of each rib-like structure is shaped such that it provides an incremental resistance against the rolling movement of the exercise ball as the ball is rolled along a substantially flat surface. | 02-03-2011 |
Joseph F. Sina, Maple Glen, PA US
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| 20110111976 | MICRORNA BIOMARKERS OF TISSUE INJURY - One aspect of the invention generally relates to use of tissue enriched miRNAs as biomarker to estimate tissue damage in a fluid sample. In a second aspect, methods are provided for monitoring a subject who is exposed or might have been exposed to an agent that has a risk of causing tissue injury. In a third aspect, methods are provided for identifying an agent as having a risk of causing tissue injury to a vertebrate subject. In a fourth aspect, kits are provided for practicing the methods of above-listed aspects. The contents of this ABSTRACT are not intended to in anyway limit the scope of the inventions claimed herein. | 05-12-2011 |
Joseph F. Skovira, Owego, NY US
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| 20080256223 | SCALE ACROSS IN A GRID COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - A method, grid computing environment, and computer readable medium for managing available resources in a grid computing environment are disclosed. The method includes determining, when a new job is submitted, if a first of the computing clusters has sufficient available resources to run the new job. If the first computing cluster does not have sufficient available resources to run the new job, the method further includes determining if a second of the computing clusters has sufficient available resources to run a first job that is currently running on the first computing cluster. If the second computing cluster has sufficient available resources to run the first job, the first job is migrated to the second computing cluster. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090043742 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OFF-LOADING USER QUERIES TO A TASK MANAGER - A system and computer program product that off-loads the processing associated with responding to user status requests for software task execution queues or for queued software tasks that are managed by a software task manager. A software task manager is periodically queried for status and the results of that periodic query are stored in a file. User queries for the status of the software task manager are handled by a separate process on a separate computing node. Queries submitted by users for the status of queues or queued software tasks managed by the software task manager are satisfied by retrieving the status data that are stored in the file. Alternative embodiments distribute copies of the file to several computing nodes to further alleviate the processing bottleneck caused by responding to frequent task manager status queries from many users. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090276781 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-LEVEL PREEMPTION SCHEDULING IN HIGH PERFORMANCE PROCESSING - A computing system configured to handle preemption events in an environment having jobs with high and low priorities. The system includes a job queue configured to receive job requests from users, the job queue storing the jobs in an order based on the priority of the jobs, and indicating whether a job is a high priority job or a low priority job. The system also includes a plurality of node clusters, each node cluster including a plurality of nodes and a scheduler coupled to the job queue and to the plurality of node clusters and configured to assign jobs from the job queue to the plurality of node clusters. The scheduler is configured to preempt a first low priority job running in a first node cluster with a high priority job that appears in the job queue after the low priority job has started and, in the event that a second low priority job from the job queue may run on a portion of the plurality of nodes in the first node cluster during a remaining processing time for the high priority job, backfill the second low priority job into the portion of the plurality of nodes and, in the event a second high priority job is received in the job queue and may run on the portion of the plurality of nodes, return the second low priority job to the job queue. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100293549 | System to Improve Cluster Machine Processing and Associated Methods - A system to improve cluster machine processing that may include a plurality of interconnected computers that process data as one if necessary, and at least one other plurality of interconnected computers that process data as one if necessary. The system may also include a central manager to control what data processing is performed on a shared processing job performed by the plurality of interconnected computers and the at least one other plurality of interconnected computers. Each of the plurality of interconnected computers runs parallel jobs scheduled by a local backfill scheduler. In order to schedule a cluster spanning parallel job, the local schedulers cooperate on placement and timing of the cluster spanning job, using existing backfill rules in order not to disturb the local job streams. | 11-18-2010 |
Joseph F. Steiber, Prospect, CT US
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| 20100010122 | SUBSTITUTED TRIAZINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Compositions comprising substituted phenylenediamine and substituted triazine compounds, including tris-(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazines. The compositions are liquid and do not sinter during storage or transportation. The compositions are used as antiozonants for elastomer articles, including rubber articles. | 01-14-2010 |
Joseph F. Tinney, Ashburn, VA US
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| 20110223046 | Positive Displacement Rotary System - A positive displacement rotary system may include a main rotor and a slotted rotor. The main rotor can include an interior cavity and a fixed vane (or blade) that is attached to the peripheral and side walls of that cavity. The slotted rotor is positioned within the main rotor interior and includes a slot for the main rotor blade. The main and slotted rotors rotate about parallel axes that are offset from one another. As the rotors turn, separate chambers are formed between the blade and an inter-rotor seal, with the inter-rotor seal located at or near a rolling contact between the outer surface of the slotted rotor and an inner perimeter wall of the main rotor cavity. The separate chambers contract and expand as the rotors rotate. | 09-15-2011 |
Joseph F. Umosella, Iii, Hammonton, NJ US
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| 20110198552 | Hidden rail fastener connection system - A hidden rail fastener connection system utilizes open-ended top and bottom rail supports, each support having a bottom floor and upstanding side walls. An open-ended channel extends the length of each side wall and two or more open-ended channels extend the length of each bottom floor. Specially designed brackets are secured to the ends of the rail supports. The brackets have a set of openings aligned with the ends of the channels for the insertion of fasteners through the openings and into the channels and another set of openings for the insertion of fasteners into the vertical structures to which the rail and baluster system is to be attached. Top and bottom rail members are provided to enclose the rail supports and cover all fasteners. | 08-18-2011 |
Joseph F. Wrinn, Winchester, MA US
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| 20090080764 | X-RAY INSPECTION OF SOLDER REFLOW IN HIGH-DENSITY PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD APPLICATIONS - According to one embodiment, a method for processing one or more X-ray images includes: receiving at least one image of the one or more X-ray images, the one or more X-ray images being of an assembly extending along a plane; based on the at least one image, autonomously determining a respective displacement value for each of portions of the assembly with respect to one or more directions of the plane, each of the displacement values being determined relative to a respective actual value; storing the displacement values; and applying a rule to the stored displacement values, the rule being for determining a defect status of the assembly. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090218480 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATION OF INSPECTION SYSTEMS PRODUCING X-RAY IMAGES - According to one embodiment, a calibration system for calibrating image data produced by an imaging system is provided. The calibration system includes a processor configured for: receiving the image data from the imaging system; receiving a plurality of reference values from the imaging system; and calibrating the image data using the reference values. The reference values correspond to air image data produced by the imaging system. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090218498 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING LINEAR DATA FOR OBJECT SCANNED USING NON-COLLIMATED, POLY-ENERGETIC X-RAYS - According to one embodiment, a system for linearizing image data corresponding to one or more objects and output by an imaging device is provided. The system includes a processor configured for: receiving the image data from the imaging device; and producing a generally linear relationship between the image data and a thickness of the one or more objects. The generally linear relationship is produced according to the equation | 09-03-2009 |
Joseph F. Zuzick, Jr., Shelton, CT US
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| 20100032894 | RIGHT ANGLE TURN (RAT) MODULE FOR CONVEYING MAILPIECE COLLATIONS - A Right Angle Turn (RAT) module for processing multi-sheet collations includes opposed belt segments defining a conveyance channel for capturing multi-sheet collations therebetween and for conveying multi-sheet collations from an input and to an output end of the conveyance channel. The opposed belt segments define a first re-directing bend, a second re-directing bend, and a twist section disposed therebetween. The first re-directing bend includes a rolling element for re-directing the opposed belt segments about a first axis of rotation while the second re-directing bend includes a rolling element for re-directing the opposed belt segments about a second axis of rotation. The first and second axes of rotation are orthogonal to each other so as to effect a twist section therebetween. The RAT module additionally includes a mechanism for driving the opposed belt segments about the first and second re-directing bends to convey the multi-sheet collations from the input to output ends and effect a right angle turn of the multi-sheet collations. | 02-11-2010 |