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Joseph L. Aultman, Sr., Pelham, AL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100268744Storage-enabled facilities - Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for enabling network facilities with data storage capability. A data connection is established to a storage device. Customer-defined electronic data is communicated to the storage device via the data connection. At least some of the electronic data may be managed according to a service level agreement.10-21-2010

Joseph L. Balay, Sugarloaf, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100056311Self Adjusting Track Chain Adjustment Trolley - A self adjusting chain adjustment trolley comprising a stabilizer bar trolley assembly affixed to a chain tensioner assembly for translationally engaging a track, the stabilizer bar trolley assembly having a chain second end attachment point for engaging a chain second end; a sliding door attachment point affixed to the chain tensioner assembly for engaging a sliding door; and a track engagement assembly affixed to the chain tensioner assembly for translationally engaging the track. The chain tensioner assembly comprises a movable chain first end attachment point for engaging a chain first end and a force applicator attached thereto, such that the force applicator applies a predetermined amount of force to the movable chain first end attachment point to create a predetermined tension on the chain.03-04-2010
20100299871Sliding Door With Anti-Sway Trolley Assembly - The present invention provides at least one anti-sway trolley assembly used in conjunction with either a single sided partition set or sandwiched between first and second partition side in a double sided partition set. The anti-sway trolley assembly comprises a floating rod affixed at a first end to a trolley. Affixed at a rod second end is a floor contact member which provides frictional resistance to lateral displacement of the door. Each anti-sway trolley assembly rides in a chain guide and is affixed to a partition hinge rod. In this manner, a floor channel is not required to achieve resistance to lateral displacement forces.12-02-2010

Joseph L. Biron, Iii, North Dartmouth, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120131473SCRIPTING WEB SERVICES - A process performed on a server includes configuring the server to enable script for a Web service to be defined dynamically, where the Web service includes an application program interface (API) for enabling access by, and interaction with, a computer program executing on a device other than the server. The process also includes compiling the script to produce machine-executable code for the Web service, receiving a call from the computer program to the Web service, executing the machine-executable code in response to the call to produce an output, and sending the output to the device.05-24-2012

Joseph L. Chan, Lafayette, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080201642PROBLEM DETERMINATION IN DISTRIBUTED ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS - A method, system and computer program are provided for problem determination in an enterprise computer system in a distributed environment. In the method, information is obtained regarding the enterprise applications, and high-level information is presented to a user, with one or more prompts are provided to the user for more detailed information. In response to a request from a user for more detailed information about the application, more detailed information is provided to the user. Several levels of more detailed information about applications, including information as to individual threads, is available. The method also includes the steps of receiving instructions from an administrator to establish an account for a user, associating one or more servers with the account, and providing access to the corresponding user only to the associated servers. In the method, searches may be conducted for strings and requests, and identified strings and requests may be sorted by a variety of criteria.08-21-2008
20090019441METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF APPLICATIONS IN A DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT - A method, system, and computer program include receiving a request string, and mapping the received request string to a distinguishable request string and a collapsible request string. The received request string may be in the form of a JSP, a servlet, and remote Enterprise Java Bean calls. A user may be prompted to create rules for mapping of a received request string to a distinguishable request string and a collapsible request string.01-15-2009
20090070462SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF APPLICATIONS IN A DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT - A system and computer program for monitoring the performance of applications running on a server in a distributed computing environment includes prompting the user to select information for monitoring, monitoring application performance in accordance with the selected information, and making the monitored performance information available to the user.03-12-2009
20110276594METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MONITORING PERFORMANCE OF APPLICATIONS IN A DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENT - A method, system, and computer program include receiving a request string, and mapping the received request string to a distinguishable request string and a collapsible request string. The received request string may be in the form of a JSP, a servlet, and remote Enterprise Java Bean calls. A user may be prompted to create rules for mapping of a received request string to a distinguishable request string and a collapsible request string.11-10-2011
20120047255PROBLEM DETERMINATION IN DISTRIBUTED ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS - Problem determination in an enterprise computer system in a distributed environment is provided. Information is obtained regarding the enterprise applications, and high-level information is presented to a user, with one or more prompts provided to the user for more detailed information. In response to a request from a user for more detailed information about the application, more detailed information is provided to the user. Several levels of more detailed information about applications, including information as to individual threads, is available. The method also includes the steps of receiving instructions from an administrator to establish an account for a user, associating one or more servers with the account, and providing access to the corresponding user only to the associated servers. In the method, searches may be conducted for strings and requests, and identified strings and requests may be sorted by a variety of criteria.02-23-2012

Patent applications by Joseph L. Chan, Lafayette, CA US

Joseph L. Dallarosa, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080306418Method for Reducing Pain of Dermatological Treatments - A method of reducing the level of pain experienced by a patient during a pain-inducing dermatological treatment by using non-pharmacologic means is described. The method employs the use of multiple bursts of a gas to stimulate a touch sensation in or near the tissue to be treated using the dermatological treatment in order to reduce and/or relieve pain. The method can be used alone or can be used in combination with other non-pharmacologic and/or pharmacologic methods of relieving pain in order to make a patient more comfortable during or following the dermatological treatment.12-11-2008
20090230269Articulated Arm for Delivering a Laser Beam - A laser assembly includes a laser and an articulated arm having a plurality of couplers arranged to receive a laser-beam from the laser. The assembly is mounted on a support structure, and is rotatable on the support structure in two axes perpendicular to each other. Six degrees of freedom of motion of the end of the articulated arm can be accomplished with one less coupler in the arm than would be necessary without rotation of the assembly on the support structure.09-17-2009
20110190726Method and apparatus for micro-needle array electrode treatment of tissue - Systems and methods for revitalizing aging skin using electromagnetic energy that is delivered using a plurality of needles that are capable of penetrating the skin to desired depths. A particular aspect is the capability to spare zones of tissue from thermal exposure. This sparing of tissue allows new tissue to be regenerated while the heat treatment can shrink the collagen and tighten the underlying structures. Additionally, the system is capable of delivering therapeutically beneficial substances either through the penetrating needles or through channels that have been created by the penetration of the needles.08-04-2011

Patent applications by Joseph L. Dallarosa, Redwood City, CA US

Joseph L. D'Anna, Westport, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080319885Deposit instruments - Among other things, funds are received at an institution the deposits of which are insured by a third party against loss. In a computer, the received funds are attributed to principal of a single deposit instrument maintained by the institution for the benefit of a depositor. The deposit instrument has a defined maturity time as of which all of the principal will have been returned to the depositor. A computer is used to manage a pattern of principal repayment occasions for the deposit instrument, the occasions occurring prior to the maturity time, so that, at each of the occasions, a specified portion of the principal will be, and an additional non-principal amount may be, paid to the depositor. The pattern of principal repayment occasions is predefined to achieve a generic personal financial objective of a set of depositors that includes the depositor.12-25-2008

Joseph L. Deavenport, Lake Jackson, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100160684PROCESS FOR PREPARING QUATERNARY ALKAMMONIUM HALIDES - Alkylammonium halides of the formula are described wherein the alkylammonium halide is prepared by reacting an alkylamine hydrohalide salt and its corresponding free amine with at least two equivalents of an epihalohydrin.06-24-2010

Joseph L. Del Callar, San Ramon, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090094154Method and system for matching remittances to transactions based on weighted scoring and fuzzy logic - A method for matching remittances to transactions is disclosed. The method for matching remittances to transactions uses a processing paradigm based on weighted scoring and fuzzy logic that is easy to maintain and fosters the use of logic based on the summarization of payments. The system and method also matches remittances to particular transactions with relaxed sensitivity to where identifying markers may be placed on a remittance and is resistant to typographical data entry errors. Further, the system and method is flexible with regards to handling various kinds of information that can result in accurate, precise matching without discarding or overlooking such information.04-09-2009

Joseph L. Feimer, Brights Grove CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090200209Upgrading Bitumen In A Paraffinic Froth Treatment Process - The invention relates to an improved bitumen recovery process. The process includes adding water to a bitumen-froth/solvent system containing asphaltenes and mineral solids. The addition of water in droplets increases the settling rate of asphaltenes and mineral solids to more effectively treat the bitumen for pipeline transport, further enhancement, refining, or any other application of reduced-solids bitumen.08-13-2009
20100072109REMOVAL OF ELEMENTAL SULFUR IN PIPELINES USING STATIC MIXERS - A process for removing elemental sulfur from liquid hydrocarbon steams such as transportation fuel streams, e.g. gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and jet, by contacting such streams with an immiscible aqueous solution under static mixing conditions. The aqueous solution contains a caustic and an effective amount of a Group I or Group II metal sulfide or polysulfide. The elemental sulfur in the stream is converted to a polysulfide that is not soluble in the hydrocarbon stream but is soluble in the aqueous solution, thus resulting in a hydrocarbon product stream having a substantially lower level of elemental sulfur.03-25-2010
20110265558Method and System For Determining Particle Size Distribution and Filterable Solids In A Bitumen-Containing Fluid - A method and system for determining particle size distribution and/or filterable solids in bitumen-containing fluid is described. A sample of bitumen-containing fluid, such as bitumen-froth feed, bitumen-froth solvent or paraffinic-froth-treated (PFT) bitumen-solvent is obtained. An optimized diluent combination is determined, comprising an aromatic or cycloaliphatic solvent such as toluene, benzene, naphthalene, xylene, anthracene, or cyclohexane together with a C3 to C12 paraffinic solvent. The combination is considered optimized when diluting the sample with the combination maintains substantially the same level of deasphalting in the diluted sample as in the undiluted sample. Upon dilution of the sample with optimized diluent combination, particle size distribution can be accurately determined using optical instrumentation, laser diffraction instrumentation, electrical counting instrumentation, or ultrasonic instrumentation.11-03-2011

Patent applications by Joseph L. Feimer, Brights Grove CA

Joseph L. Ficken, Casper, WY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100018773Tilted Drive Sub - A tilted drive sub is disclosed with a center line of the internal diameter (ID) offset at an angle from the center line of the outer diameter (OD) starting at a point near to a top end of the tilted drive sub. This results in the ID being at an angle to the OD, with the OD of the tilted drive sub remaining straight. The offset ID has the same threads of a mud motor without a tilted drive sub. The tilted drive sub replaces the outer bearing housing of a normal performance mud motor.01-28-2010
20100181111Downhole Vibration Dampener - A down hole vibration dampener is disclosed that uses a set of polyurethane rings and steel support rings to create a shock absorber within the drill string to reduce the amount of vibration in the drill string. A splined mandrel extends longitudinally within a hollow cylindrical housing. A seal structure present between the exterior of the mandrel and the interior of the housing forms a lubricant receiving chamber. The series of polyurethane and steel rings are located in the lubricant chamber and are compressible longitudinally to absorb vibration and shock loads.07-22-2010

Joseph L. Gagliardino, Oakdale, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100326943Railcar Coupler System and Method - A railcar coupler includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion. The guard arm portion comprises a minimum height less than a height of the shank portion where the guard arm portion meets the shank portion.12-30-2010
20110163059Railcar Coupler System and Method - A railcar coupler includes a coupler head portion extending from a shank portion. The coupler head portion is configured to couple to a first coupler knuckle for coupling the railcar coupler to a second railcar coupler of an adjacent railcar. The coupler head portion comprises a nose portion and a gathering face extending from the nose portion for engaging a second coupler knuckle coupled to the second railcar coupler. The coupler head portion comprises a guard arm portion extending from the nose portion towards the shank portion. The coupler head portion comprises a horn portion having a back surface. A distance between the back surface of the horn portion and a nose end of the guard arm portion is less than 11 inches. The coupler head portion comprises a locklifter shelf less than 2 inches above a bottom edge of the coupler.07-07-2011
20120097631Rotary Coupler for a Railway Car - A railcar coupler system that includes a yoke comprising a front end, a rear end, a top strap, and a bottom strap. The top strap and the bottom strap are positioned between the front end and the rear end. The front end comprises an internal bearing surface that is obliquely angled with respect to a central axis of the yoke that extends from the front end to the rear end of the yoke. The system also includes a connector configured to rotate within the yoke such that an axis of rotation of the connector is substantially aligned with the central axis of the yoke when the connector is positioned within the yoke. The connector includes an external bearing surface that is obliquely angled with respect to the axis of rotation of the connector and configured to correspond to the internal bearing surface of the yoke.04-26-2012

Patent applications by Joseph L. Gagliardino, Oakdale, PA US

Joseph L. Hafenrichter, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100124659STAGED COCURING OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - A composite structure is fabricated by staging at least a portion of an uncured, first composite component. The first composite component is assembled with a second composite component, and the staged portion of the first composite component is cocured with the second composite component.05-20-2010
20110178727Crawling automated scanner for non-destructive inspection of aeropace structural elements - Apparatus for non-destructive inspection of structural elements or workpieces, in particular those having an airfoil configuration, that moves a scanning sensor across the width (span) of a structural element or workpiece for the purpose of detecting structural damage. In one embodiment, the apparatus simultaneously traverses the length (chord) of the structural element or workpiece. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a guide rail that encompasses the structural element or workpiece and the scanning sensor travels along the guide rail from a first location at an upper rear region, to the front, of the structural element or workpiece, and then around the leading edge toward the lower rear region. The apparatus includes a processor and a display device to display the processed, sensed, information.07-21-2011
20110295426ROBOTIC SNAKES FOR USE IN NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS - At least one serpentine body is provided for maintenance operations on an object. At least one serpentine body is coupled to at least one sensor, and at least one serpentine body is coupled to at least one tool. The at least one sensor is configured to inspect the object, and the at least one tool is configured to modify the object.12-01-2011
20120125534Methods and Apparatus for Void-Free Debulking of Adhesive Bonded Joints - Methods and apparatus for fabricating adhesive bonded joints while minimizing the voids and/or porosity found in the cured bondline. In accordance with various embodiments, the apparatus comprises an evacuation chamber combined with a pressure inducing device to produce bonded joints that are both void free and thoroughly compacted. The surfaces to be bonded are continuously evacuated throughout the bonding process (pre-mating, mating, debulking and cure). Continuous evacuation is provided via standard vacuum, while the induced pressure can be pneumatically or mechanically provided.05-24-2012

Patent applications by Joseph L. Hafenrichter, Seattle, WA US

Joseph L. Hafenrichter, Redmond, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080315869MAGNETIC INDEXER FOR HIGH ACCURACY HOLE DRILLING - A method for locating a device, which produces a field, with a probe assembly affected by the field. The method may involve: placing a device on a first side of a work piece; producing a field with the device through the work piece; using a robot to hold and to place a probe assembly adjacent a second side of the work piece; providing information from the probe assembly to the robot that is used by the robot to move the probe assembly to substantially determine a position of the device; determining a location of a center field axis of the field with the probe assembly; and providing a physical confirmation of the center field axis to a user.12-25-2008

Joseph L. Kalscheuer, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090105630ARTERIAL BLOOD FILTER - An arterial line blood filter for use in extracorporeal blood circuits during heart bypass surgery has, among other components, a housing with a cap portion, a base portion, and a generally cylindrical wall portion. The blood filter has a filter element disposed within the housing. An inlet is positioned at an upward angle with respect to the housing and includes an opening in the generally cylindrical wall portion in fluid communication with the inlet chamber. In some embodiments the position of the inlet limits the pressure drop and prime volume of the filter. According to one embodiment, the cap portion has an upwardly sloping inner surface and there is a vent in the cap portion. The inner surface of the cap portion can have a projection proximate the vent configured to limit immobilization of gaseous microemboli within the inlet chamber.04-23-2009

Joseph L. Kapushion, Erie, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090301472AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods, systems and/or devices for generating and aerosol from one or more composition are provided herein.12-10-2009

Joseph L. Kissil, Wynnewood, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100008901METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF CANCER - The present inventions features methods for treating or preventing cancer (e.g., cancer of the central nervous system) by administering a compound that inhibits PAK kinase activity and/or merlin phosphorylation to a mammal (e.g., a human). The invention also provides screening methods for identifying additional inhibitors of PAK kinase activity and/or merlin phosphorylation.01-14-2010

Joseph L. Klemaszewski, Plymouth, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110293813FROZEN PELLETS MADE WITH JUICE - A composition and method of making frozen pellets made with juice includes a composition having at least about 50 weight equivalents of juice and a multipart stabilizer that acts as a gelling agent and a viscosifying agent. Frozen pellets are formed from the composition through cryogenic freezing. The resulting pellets contain a high level of juice and have a creamy taste and mouth feel. The multipart stabilizer results in the frozen pellets being free flowing at temperatures below approximately −4° F. Moreover, the multipart stabilizer contributes to the pellets having a high resistance to melting and clumping. In some embodiments, the frozen pellets made with juice are blended with frozen pellets made with yogurt to form a frozen food product.12-01-2011

Joseph L. Kravis, Auburn, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090099988ACTIVE LEARNING USING A DISCRIMINATIVE CLASSIFIER AND A GENERATIVE MODEL TO DETECT AND/OR PREVENT MALICIOUS BEHAVIOR - A malicious behavior detection/prevention system, such as an intrusion detection system, is provided that uses active learning to classify entries into multiple classes. A single entry can correspond to either the occurrence of one or more events or the non-occurrence of one or more events. During a training phase, entries are automatically classified into one of multiple classes. After classifying the entry, a generated model for the determined class is utilized to determine how well an entry corresponds to the model. Ambiguous classifications along with entries that do not fit the model well for the determined class are selected for labeling by a human analyst The selected entries are presented to a human analyst for labeling. These labels are used to further train the classifier and the models. During an evaluation phase, entries are automatically classified using the trained classifier and a policy associated with determined class is applied.04-16-2009

Joseph L. Kuijper, Kenmore, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090149635ANTIBODIES TO HUMAN ZCYTOR17 LIGAND - The present invention relates to zcytor17lig polynucleotide, polypeptide and anti-zcytor17 antibody molecules. The zcytor17lig is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the immune system, and proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.06-11-2009
20090192292MURINE ZCYTOR17 LIGAND POLYPEPTIDES AND POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The present invention relates to zcytor17lig polynucleotide, polypeptide and anti-zcytor17 antibody molecules. The zcytor17lig is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the immune system, and proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.07-30-2009
20090274694CYTOKINE RECEPTOR ZCYTOR17 MULTIMERS - Novel polypeptide combinations, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor17-containing multimeric or heterodimer cytokine receptors that may be used as novel cytokine antagonists, and within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.11-05-2009
20100055101CYTOKINE RECEPTOR ZCYTOR17 MULTIMERS - Novel polypeptide combinations, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor17-containing multimeric or heterodimer cytokine receptors that may be used as novel cytokine antagonists, and within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.03-04-2010
20100266499CYTOKINE RECEPTOR ZCYTOR17 MULTIMERS - Novel polypeptide combinations, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor17-containing multimeric or heterodimer cytokine receptors that may be used as novel cytokine antagonists, and within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.10-21-2010
20100266597CYTOKINE RECEPTOR ZCYTOR17 MULTIMERS - Novel polypeptide combinations, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor17-containing multimeric or heterodimer cytokine receptors that may be used as novel cytokine antagonists, and within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.10-21-2010
20110196128MURINE ZCYTOR17 LIGAND POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The present invention relates to zcytor17lig polynucleotide, polypeptide and anti-zcytor17 antibody molecules. The zcytor17lig is a novel cytokine. The polypeptides may be used within methods for stimulating the immune system, and proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.08-11-2011
20110287012NUCLEIC ACID ENCODING CYTOKINE RECEPTOR ZCYTOR17 - Novel polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor17, a novel cytokine receptor. The polypeptides may be used within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. Ligand-binding receptor polypeptides can also be used to block ligand activity in vitro and in vivo. The polynucleotides encoding zcytor17, are located on chromosome 5, and can be used to identify a region of the genome associated with human disease states. The present invention also includes methods for producing the protein, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.11-24-2011
20110318354CYTOKINE RECEPTOR ZCYTOR17 MULTIMERS - Novel polypeptide combinations, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and related compositions and methods are disclosed for zcytor17-containing multimeric or heterodimer cytokine receptors that may be used as novel cytokine antagonists, and within methods for detecting ligands that stimulate the proliferation and/or development of hematopoietic, lymphoid and myeloid cells in vitro and in vivo. The present invention also includes methods for producing the multimeric or heterodimeric cytokine receptor, uses therefor and antibodies thereto.12-29-2011

Patent applications by Joseph L. Kuijper, Kenmore, WA US

Joseph L. Kumanchik, Vancouver, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090133609DESK AND DISPLAY STAND WITH HEIGHT AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT - An ergonomic desk includes an adjustable display stand supported on a table or other support platform of the desk. The display stand is adapted to support one or more display monitors thereon and to provide depth and height adjustment for the display monitors via electronic controls. The height and tilt of the table may also be adjusted using electronic controls.05-28-2009

Joseph L. Mathews, J.l., Rosville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100145288Anti-Spill Urinal - The present invention relates to urinals for use by the bedridden. The anti-spill urinal of the present invention includes a flexible tube for improved contact with the patient. The present invention may also include a rounded lip for improved contact with the patient. The urinal of the present invention may include a substantially closed vessel having a bottom wall, side walls, and a top wall with an opening in the top wall of the vessel in combination with a tube in fluid connection with the opening. Preferably, the tube has a number of flexible sections, separated by a number of rigid sections to increase patient comfort and reduce spills. The present invention may also include an extensible section at the distal end of the tube and a graduated section formed in a sidewall of the vessel for measuring the volume of fluid within the vessel.06-10-2010

Joseph L. Moroso, Greenville, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090077802METHOD FOR MAKING A COMPOSITE AIRFOIL - A method of manufacturing a composite airfoil includes the step of providing a core made of a metal or ceramic material. A plastic airfoil portion is molded to envelope at least a portion of the core.03-26-2009
20090081032COMPOSITE AIRFOIL - A turbine component includes mounting structure for attaching the turbine component. A core is attached to the mounting structure. The core is made from a structural material. A plastic airfoil portion envelopes at least a portion of the core.03-26-2009
20090297356METHOD OF REPLACING A COMPOSITE AIRFOIL - A method of replacing a portion of a composite airfoil in a turbine. The method comprises the steps of providing a turbine with a plurality of composite airfoils mounted on a wheel. At least one of the composite airfoils has a core made of a non-plastic material and a plastic airfoil portion to envelope at least a portion of the core. A composite airfoil having an airfoil portion in need of replacement is accessed. The plastic airfoil portion is removed to expose the core while the core is mounted on the wheel. A plastic airfoil portion is molded to envelope the core while the core is mounted on the wheel.12-03-2009

Joseph L. Parisella, Beverly, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080246409Power Supply for Halogen Lamp - A circuit (10-09-2008
20080252224Ballast with Socket-To-Fixture Voltage Limiting - A ballast (10-16-2008
20080278080Ballast With Filament Heating And Ignition Control - A ballast (11-13-2008
20080278088Ballast With Ignition Voltage Control - A ballast (11-13-2008

Patent applications by Joseph L. Parisella, Beverly, MA US

Joseph L. Passaniti, Madison, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090078568ON-DEMAND HYDROGEN GAS GENERATION DEVICE HAVING GAS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure generally relates to an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device, suitable for use in a fuel cell, which utilizes water electrolysis, and more particularly galvanic cell corrosion, and/or a chemical hydride reaction, to produce hydrogen gas. The present disclosure additionally relates to such a device that comprises a switching mechanism that has an electrical current passing therethrough and that repeatedly and reversibly moves between a first position and a second position when exposed to pressure differential resulting from hydrogen gas generation, in order to (1) alter the rate at which hydrogen gas is generated, such that hydrogen gas is generated on an as-needed basis for a fuel cell connected thereto, and/or (2) ensure a substantially constant flow of hydrogen gas is released therefrom. The present disclosure additionally or alternatively relates to such an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device that comprises a gas management system designed to maximize the release or evolution of hydrogen gas, and in particular dry hydrogen gas, therefrom once it has been formed, thus maximizing hydrogen gas output. The present disclosure is still further directed to a fuel cell comprising such an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device, and in particular a fuel cell designed for small-scale applications.03-26-2009
20090081497ON-DEMAND HIGH ENERGY DENSITY HYDROGEN GAS GENERATION DEVICE - The present disclosure generally relates to an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device, suitable for use in a fuel cell, which utilizes water electrolysis, and more particularly galvanic cell corrosion, and/or a chemical hydride reaction, to produce hydrogen gas. The present disclosure additionally relates to such a device that comprises a switching mechanism that has an electrical current passing therethrough and that repeatedly and reversibly moves between a first position and a second position when exposed to pressure differential resulting from hydrogen gas generation, in order to (1) alter the rate at which hydrogen gas is generated, such that hydrogen gas is generated on an as-needed basis for a fuel cell connected thereto, and/or (2) ensure a substantially constant flow of hydrogen gas is released therefrom. The present disclosure additionally or alternatively relates to such an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device that comprises a gas management system designed to maximize the release or evolution of hydrogen gas, and in particular dry hydrogen gas, therefrom once it has been formed, thus maximizing hydrogen gas output. The present disclosure is still further directed to a fuel cell comprising such an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device, and in particular a fuel cell designed for small-scale applications.03-26-2009
20090081501ON-DEMAND HYDROGEN GAS GENERATION DEVICE - The present disclosure generally relates to an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device, suitable for use in a fuel cell, which utilizes water electrolysis, and more particularly galvanic cell corrosion, and/or a chemical hydride reaction, to produce hydrogen gas. The present disclosure additionally relates to such a device that comprises a switching mechanism that has an electrical current passing therethrough and that repeatedly and reversibly moves between a first position and a second position when exposed to pressure differential resulting from hydrogen gas generation, in order to (1) alter the rate at which hydrogen gas is generated, such that hydrogen gas is generated on an as-needed basis for a fuel cell connected thereto, and/or (2) ensure a substantially constant flow of hydrogen gas is released therefrom. The present disclosure additionally or alternatively relates to such an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device that comprises a gas management system designed to maximize the release or evolution of hydrogen gas, and in particular dry hydrogen gas, therefrom once it has been formed, thus maximizing hydrogen gas output. The present disclosure is still further directed to a fuel cell comprising such an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device, and in particular a fuel cell designed for small-scale applications.03-26-2009

Patent applications by Joseph L. Passaniti, Madison, WI US

Joseph L. Purswell, Starkville, MS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110217322Automated Vaccination Method and System - The automated vaccination system enables an operator to effectively vaccinate large numbers of poultry by motivating the poultry to congregate, and then spraying a vaccination solution in the area of the congregated poultry. In the preferred embodiment, drinking water is withheld from the poultry. The drinking water is then restored so that the poultry congregate around the drinking line. As the poultry gather around the drinking line, a spray bar sprays vaccination solution around the poultry so that the poultry inhale the vaccination solution and are successfully vaccinated.09-08-2011

Joseph L. Rodawold, Wilmington, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100132838SELECTIVE FUEL NOZZLE INHIBITING SYSTEM - A fuel intake assembly may include a main tube (06-03-2010

Patent applications by Joseph L. Rodawold, Wilmington, IL US

Joseph L. Rodawold, Jr., Wilmington, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090189410HINGE MOUNTED FUEL HOUSING SEAL - A vehicle refueling assembly includes a housing through which an inlet pipe is accessed and a door assembly that can be opened and closed relative to the housing. The door assembly includes a hinge and a decorative panel. The hinge includes a seal received in a ledge of the housing when the door assembly is closed.07-30-2009
20100052335RELEASE HANDLE WITH INTEGRATED INERTIA LOCKING MECHANISM - An integrated inertia locking mechanism may be incorporated with a door handle assembly and is particularly beneficial in acceleration events, such as a multiple axis crash, by counteracting the forces of inertia caused by such crash. In an exemplary aspect, the integrated inertia locking mechanism will prevent the door latch mechanism, which releases the door, from releasing and the door opening during a multiple axis crash. After the crash, or when the crash force is removed, the integrated inertia locking mechanism will allow the latch mechanism to function normally, thereby permitting the door to be opened and the occupants to exit from the vehicle.03-04-2010

Joseph L. Rodriguez, Jr., Jensen Beach, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090290930SHEET PROTECTOR - A sheet protector for use with a binder including a ring. The sheet protector includes a first cover having a hole configured to receive the ring, a second cover coupled to the first cover along a first edge and a second edge and uncoupled to the first cover along at least a portion of a third edge and at least a portion of a fourth edge, and a tab coupled to the second cover proximate to the third edge. The tab is configured to engage the ring.11-26-2009

Joseph L. Soetemans, Ottawa CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120137295METHOD FOR DISPLAYING CPU UTILIZATION IN A MULTI-PROCESSING SYSTEM - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method of measuring CPU utilization. The method may include: executing at least one task on a multi-processing system having at least two processors; determining that a task is blocked because a resource is unavailable; starting a first timer for the task that measures the time the task is blocked; determining that the resource is available; resuming processing the task; stopping the first timer for the task; and storing the time interval that the task was blocked. The method may determine that a task is blocked when the task requires access to a resource, and a semaphore indicates that the resource is in use. The method may also include measuring the utilization time of each task, an idle time for each processor, and an interrupt request time for each processor. Various exemplary embodiments relate the above method encoded as instructions on a machine-readable medium.05-31-2012

Joseph L. Strabala, Orinda, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100288877DECOY PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF PROTECTION - The current invention is inclusive of a decoy protection system and method of protecting jet aircraft from shoulder fired missiles comprising while such aircraft is in a flight envelope where it is susceptible to being hit by a such a missile, by employing a decoy means towed by aircraft at a distance away from the aircraft whereby the decoy means is located sufficiently remote away from any part of said aircraft that a missile strike on the decoy mean will not normally damage the aircraft, supplying said decoy means with jet fuel from said aircraft and burning said jet fuel in the decoy means to create a high intensity IR signature in the decoy means sufficient to divert shoulder fired missiles from said aircraft to said decoy means.11-18-2010

Joseph L. St. Romain, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110084650BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger is provided. The charger includes an AC input for connection to a source of AC power and a plurality of DC outputs each being connectable to a battery bank. A user interface is provided for inputting battery information including battery voltage and battery type for each DC output. A main controller is in communication with the user interface and receives the battery information from the user interface. The main controller uses the battery information to provide independent charging instructions for each DC output. At least one power module is in communication with the main controller and receives the charging instructions from the main controller. The power module is configured to convert the AC power from the AC input to DC power and is selectively connectable with each of the plurality DC outputs. The power module is configured such that the charging instructions from the main controller direct the power module as to which DC output to connect and a charge voltage and a charge amps to be provided by the power module to that DC output.04-14-2011

Joseph L. Stutsman, Shawnee, KS US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090297315SELF-POWERED LIFTING AND MOVING DEVICE - An self-powered apparatus for moving objects that can be rolled or dragged across a surface, one embodiment of the apparatus operating on either of front or rear endless track pairs the apparatus center of gravity being forwardly and rearwardly shiftable to select between use of the front or rear endless tracks for movement of the vehicle across a surface.12-03-2009

Joseph L. Stuyfzand, Eindhoven NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110203147LIGHTING ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A CARPET WITH BACK LIGHTING FOR PROVIDING DYNAMIC LIGHT EFFECTS WITH THE CARPET - The invention provides a lighting arrangement comprising a carpet structure, and a control unit, The carpet structure comprises a carpet back lighting system comprising a carpet back lighting unit having a lighting unit front face and a unit back face. The lighting unit front face comprises a light source arranged to generate light. The carpet back lighting system comprises a plurality of said light sources. The carpet structure comprises a light transmissive carpet unit comprising a carpet unit front face and a carpet unit back side. The light transmissive carpet unit is selected from the group consisting a carpet and a carpet tile. The lighting unit front face of the carpet back lighting unit and the carpet unit back side of the light transmissive carpet unit are adjacent. The light transmissive carpet unit is arranged to transmit at least part of the light travelling in a direction from the carpet unit back side to the carpet unit front face. The control unit is configured to receive one or more input signals and is configured to generate, in response to the one or more input signals, one or more output signals to control the light generated by the light sources. Such lighting arrangement can fulfil all kinds of functions.08-25-2011

Joseph L. Sweetin, Edmonds, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120076973METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING CONTOURED COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND STRUCTURES PRODUCED THEREBY - A contoured composite structure includes an axis of curvature and at least one curved leg. The structure is fabricated by laying up a flat stack of prepreg fiber plies each having non-zero degree fiber orientations relative to an axis of curvature, and laying up at least one prepreg fiber ply on the stack having a zero degree fiber orientation. Laying up the zero degree ply includes placing prepreg tows in segments arranged end-to-end on at least a portion of the stack. The stack is formed into a web and a curved leg.03-29-2012

Joseph L. Sweetin, Lake Forest Park, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080226869METHODS OF JOINING STRUCTURES AND JOINTS FORMED THEREBY - A product including a first structure. A joint element is attached to the first structure. The joint element has a base and at least two legs extending from the base, the legs defining a slot having opposing sides and a bottom. A second structure is positioned in the slot. An adhesive is disposed in the slot joining the second structure to the joint element. A cavity is formed between the bottom of the slot and the second structure. The cavity being substantially free of adhesive.09-18-2008
20090139641COMPOSITE SECTIONS FOR AIRCRAFT FUSELAGES AND OTHER STRUCTURES, AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH SECTIONS - Composite sections for aircraft fuselages and other structures, and methods and systems for manufacturing such sections, are disclosed herein. A method for manufacturing a shell structure in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes applying composite material to an interior mold surface of a tool to form a skin extending 360 degrees around an axis. The method can further include positioning a plurality of stiffeners on an inner surface of the skin. After the stiffeners have been positioned, a vacuum bag can be installed over the stiffeners and evacuated to press the stiffeners and the skin outwardly against the interior mold surface of the tool. Next, the skin/stiffener combination can be cocured to bond the stiffeners to the skin and harden the shell structure.06-04-2009
20090142130DOUBLE SHEAR JOINT FOR BONDING IN STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing a double shear joint for bonding in structural applications are disclosed. In one embodiment, a bonded composite joint includes a base having a foot configured to couple to a member, the base including a flange extending outward from the foot. The joint further includes a panel having a core configured between opposing skins, the skins having inner walls proximate the core, the skins extending outward beyond the core on at least one end of the panel to define a recess between the skins, the recess configured to receive the flange. A bonding agent is used to couple the flange to the inner walls of the panel.06-04-2009
20090208701JOINTS FORMED BY JOINING STRUCTURES - A joint is formed by joining two structures using a joint element. The joint element has a base and at least two legs extending from the base, the legs defining a slot having opposing sides and a bottom. The joint element is attached to the first structure. A second structure is positioned in the slot. An adhesive is disposed in the slot joining the second structure to the joint element. A cavity is formed between the bottom of the slot and the second structure. The cavity being substantially free of adhesive.08-20-2009
20090261199METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONTOURED COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND STRUCTURES PRODUCED THEREBY - A method is provided for forming a composite part contoured along its length and having at least one leg. The method includes forming a stack of fiber reinforced, pre-preg plies by laying down individual segments of unidirectional fibers in each ply. Each of the segments is placed in a preselected orientation related to the contour of the part. The leg is formed by bending a portion of the stack over a tool.10-22-2009
20090263618METHOD FOR PRODUCING CONTOURED COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND STRUCTURES PRODUCED THEREBY - A contoured composite structure is fabricated by laying up a composite charge that includes at least one ply formed by uni-directional fiber pre-preg ply segments having substantially constant widths. The ply segments are placed in side-by-side, overlapping relationship with their longitudinal centerlines aligned in a polar orientation related to the contour of the structure. The charge is formed into the shape of the structure and cured.10-22-2009
20100230042Double Shear Joint For Bonding in Structural Applications - A bonded composite joint may include a base having a foot configured to couple to a member. The base may include a flange extending outward from the foot. The joint further may include a panel having a core positioned between opposing skins, where the skins have inner walls proximate the core and the skins extend outward beyond the core on at least one end of the panel to define a recess between the skins. The recess between the skins may receive the flange. A bonding agent may be used to couple the flange to the inner walls of the panel.09-16-2010

Patent applications by Joseph L. Sweetin, Lake Forest Park, WA US

Joseph L. Tallal, Jr., Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100151937SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-LEVEL WAGERING - A system for multi-level wagering has one or more multi-level wagering accounts in which accumulated play value is stored. A computer may be used to track play value in the multi-level wagering accounts. Play value is distributed from a portion of the sales price of other multi-level wagering accounts, e.g., until a predetermined play value is achieved. One or more multi-level gaming machines may be operated by play value from the multi-level wagering accounts.06-17-2010

Joseph L. Tasto, Brookeville, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110148794Haptic Interface for Palpation Simulation - A method for interfacing a user with a computer running an application program, the computer generating a graphical environment comprising a graphical object and a graphical representation of at least a portion of a living body, comprises providing an object in communication with the computer, controlling the graphical object in relation to manipulation of at least a portion of the object by the user, and outputting a haptic sensation to the user when the graphical object interacts with a region within the graphical representation to provide the user with haptic feedback related to a simulated palpation of the region.06-23-2011

Joseph L. Tchon, Cedar Rapids, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090262290ALKALI SILICATE GLASS FOR DISPLAYS - A display assembly comprises an electronic display element, a layer of material, and an alkali silicate glass material at least partially covering at least one of the electronic display element and the layer of material.10-22-2009

Joseph L. Thomas, Yorba Linda, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090047198Process for the extraction of specific transition metals with gaseous HCl - A process is disclosed for separation and recovery of vanadium, molybdenum, iron, tungsten, cobalt and nickel from alumina-based materials, mattes, ores, manufacturing by-products and waste. These elements are oxidized. The oxides are reacted with gaseous HCl to form volatile chloride-bearing compounds that subsequently sublimate. The volatile compounds are condensed in a downward-stepped thermal gradient that allows collection of moderate to high purity compounds of individual elements with exception of a nickel-cobalt co-condensate. Nickel is separated from cobalt by precipitation of nickel chloride from concentrated HCl pressurized with gaseous HCl.02-19-2009
20090158891PROCESS FOR RECOVERING PLATINUM GROUP METALS, RHENIUM AND GOLD - Processing for the extraction of metals consisting of platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium, osmium, ruthenium, rhenium and gold (PGMRA) includes dissolution of the PGMRA metals from solid materials in an acidic aqueous solution, preferably with a halogen acid sparged with the corresponding halogen element. The acidic solution is then exposed to extraction material of non-cross-linked polyamine composite resin. The bound metal, following washing of the extraction material is eluted from the resin using stronger acidic processes than that provided in the wash of the resin. Conventional extraction by organic solvents or other known techniques is employed to recover the PGMRA metals. Rhodium is separated from the rest of the PGMRA metals either near the beginning or the end of the process. Rhodium is separated by creating hydroxides with the metals in the solution and then reacidifying the metals such that the rhodium remains as aquochlororhodate complexes. Using the binding process to the extraction material leaves only the aquochlororhodate complexes in solution to be recovered. All of the PGMRA metals may be recovered by conventional means such as organic solvents, reduction or precipitation.06-25-2009
20100098606PROCESS FOR THE EXTRACTION OF SPECIFIC TRANSITION METALS - A process is disclosed for separation and recovery of vanadium, molybdenum, iron, tungsten, cobalt and nickel from alumina-based materials, mattes, ores, manufacturing by-products and waste. These elements are oxidized. The oxides are reacted with gaseous HCl to form volatile chloride-bearing compounds that subsequently sublimate. The volatile compounds are condensed in a downward-stepped thermal gradient that allows collection of moderate to high purity compounds of individual elements with exception of a nickel-cobalt co-condensate. Nickel is separated from cobalt by precipitation of nickel chloride from concentrated HCl pressurized with gaseous HCl.04-22-2010

Patent applications by Joseph L. Thomas, Yorba Linda, CA US

Joseph L. Valasquez, Charlotte, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090299804OPERATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL - System and method for operational risk assessment and control. The present invention, in disclosed, example embodiments provides systems and methods to facilitate risk assessment, prioritization, mitigation and control activities. Various modules work together to accomplish risk assessment, prioritization, mitigation and stability tracking. The modules can be implemented by a computer system or systems, software and networks, or by other means, such as paper-based means. In some embodiments, operational risk management and control begins with an assessment for one or more functions of the organization involved. This assessment includes identifying failure modes, causes and effects, which are permuted to define risk items. A risk prioritization report is produced which prioritizes the risk items based at least in part on the ratings associated with the causes and effects, and a mitigation plan can be put in place.12-03-2009

Joseph L. White, San Bruno, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100202294NETWORK CONGESTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, methods and software useful for overcoming network congestion problems including head-of-line blocking issues and other network congestion problems. In certain aspects, flow control mechanisms implemented in a switch device or other network device manage buffer and system level resources using a scheduler to control the amount of data requested from a local SAN fabric. Switches and other network devices configured according to the present invention monitor each individual SCSI task, and are configured to apply flow control measures to each active session when buffering resources become scarce, such as when buffering data for a slower-speed WAN link or TCP/IP based interconnects of any speed.08-12-2010
20120039341METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING DATA BETWEEN IP NETWORK DEVICES AND SCSI AND FIBRE CHANNEL DEVICES OVER AN IP NETWORK - A method and apparatus for transferring data between IP devices and SCSI or Fibre Channel devices. The device interfaces may be SCSI, Fibre Channel or IP interfaces. Data is switched between SCSI and IP, Fibre Channel and IP, or between SCSI and Fibre Channel. Data can also be switched from SCSI to SCSI, IP to IP and FC to FC. The port interfaces provide the conversion from the input frame format to an internal frame format, which can be routed within the apparatus. The amount of processing performed by each port interface is dependent on the interface type. The processing capabilities permit rapid transfer of information packets between multiple interfaces at latency levels meeting the stringent requirements for storage protocols. The configuration control can be applied to each port on a switch and, in turn, each switch on the network, via an SNMP or Web-based interface, providing flexible, programmable control.02-16-2012

Patent applications by Joseph L. White, San Bruno, CA US

Joseph L. Witztum, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120035074METHODS TO DETERMINE ATHEROSCLEROSIS REGRESSION, PLAQUE STABILIZTION AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK - Provided herein are compositions and methods for examining the progression, regression or risk of individuals at risk for developing coronary artery disease (CAD).02-09-2012