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Josh Agenbroad, Old Snowmass, CO US
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| 20110114074 | Combustion Chamber for Charcoal Stove - A combustion chamber may include an upper and a lower chamber. The chambers may be separable to aid in loading fuel and removing spent fuel. The cross-section of the upper combustion chamber may be less than the cross-section of the lower section. Charcoal or other biomass fuel may be added into the lower combustion chamber and may be supported by a grate. Oxygen may be fed into the combustion chamber through a plurality of apertures that may be substantially shielded from direct line of site of the fuel bed. The upper combustion chamber may further include an annular constriction, to aid in constricting the view factor between the cooking vessel and the fuel bed. The constriction may also aid in radiating energy back to the fuel bed. | 05-19-2011 |
Josh Alzheimer, Boise, ID US
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| 20090085608 | Systems, methods and devices for arbitrating die stack position in a multi-bit stack device - Embodiments are described for arbitrating stacked dies in multi-die semiconductor packages. In one embodiment, die identification data for at least two stacked dies are arbitrated to select one of the dies as the primary die and the other as secondary. Each die includes an input/output buffer that drives an output signal to a commonly shared output terminal in response to receiving a die identification data bit as the input signal. Each die also includes an arbitration circuit that generates a control signal in response to the identification bit of one die being mismatched to a corresponding identification bit of the other die. The control signal programs a stack enable fuse in accordance with the arbitration to designate one of the dies as the secondary die. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20100265753 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ARBITRATING DIE STACK POSITION IN A MULTI-DIE STACK DEVICE - Embodiments are described for arbitrating stacked dies in multi-die semiconductor packages. In one embodiment, die identification data for at least two stacked dies are arbitrated to select one of the dies as the primary die and the other as secondary. Each die includes an input/output buffer that drives an output signal to a commonly shared output terminal in response to receiving a die identification data bit as the input signal. Each die also includes an arbitration circuit that generates a control signal in response to the identification bit of one die being mismatched to a corresponding identification bit of the other die. The control signal programs a stack enable fuse in accordance with the arbitration to designate one of the dies as the secondary die. | 10-21-2010 |
Josh Anon, Moraga, CA US
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| 20110007080 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFORMING AN ANIMATED CAMERA TO AN EDITORIAL CUT - A method for conforming an animated camera to an editorial cut within a software application executing on a computer system. The method includes providing a shot that includes three-dimensional animation captured by a virtual camera associated with a pre-defined camera style; receiving an editorial action that has been performed to the shot; and updating a camera move associated with the virtual camera based on the camera style and the editorial action. | 01-13-2011 |
Josh Anzicek, Lapeer, MI US
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| 20090001813 | CONFIGURABLE INPUT HIGH POWER DC-DC CONVERTER - The invention relates to electrical power conversion and more specifically to a high power direct current-to-direct current (DC-DC) power converter. The DC-DC converter includes a plurality of input ports for receiving a plurality of inputs, each having current, voltage, and power, which can be selectively configured by a user. The DC-DC converter further includes a plurality of output channels for outputting current, voltage, and power, which may be selectively configured by a user. By allowing a user to configure both the inputs and outputs, the DC-DC converter may be utilized with wide variation of power conversion applications. | 01-01-2009 |
Josh Babyak, Plantation, FL US
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| 20110239704 | Removable Jewelry Setting - The present invention provides an improvement in an article of jewelry of the type in which the ornamental portion of the article is secured or released selectively from the support portion of the article. The removable jewelry setting provides a simplified construction which is used readily by the wearer of jewelry to assemble a particular combination of ornament and support selected from a wide variety of such combinations made available by the improvement. The construction also enhances the ability to tailor a jewelry article to a particular style of dress without unduly multiplying the number of expensive ornaments required to provide a wide range of ornamented articles. The construction opens new fields of fashion by rendering a wide variety of jewelry articles more available at lowered expense and provides a construction which is universal in the ability to accommodate almost any available ornamental element, including gemstones of essentially all sizes and cuts, so that the ornament is available for selection and placement by the wearer in combination with any one of a wide variety of supports. The construction enables ease of interchange of the ornamental portion of an article of jewelry. | 10-06-2011 |
Josh Barhitte, Heber, CA US
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| 20100170538 | DEBRIS REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR POWER TOOL - A debris removal attachment for use with a hand-held power tool. The attachment includes an extension shaft, a first impeller coupled to the extension shaft, and a housing provided adjacent the first impeller. The rotation of the first impeller is configured to generate a pressure differential sufficient to draw debris into the housing. | 07-08-2010 |
Josh Barhitte, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110185869 | DUST COLLECTION ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD POWER TOOLS - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dust collection attachment system for use with a power tool having an elongated housing with a nose portion with a rotary output shaft, the nose portion being configured to have an accessory device mounted thereon, the system comprising a flexible dust hose attachable to the accessory device for removing dust and particles from the immediate area of the accessory device, the accessory device having a dust exhaust port for connection with the hose and a hose support removably attached to a rear end portion of the power tool opposite the nose portion thereof for supporting the dust hose, the support having a releasable mounting clasp on one end for attachment to the rear end of the power tool and a hose retaining clip attached to the mounting clasp | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110186316 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR INTERCONNECTING ATTACHMENT DEVICES AND HANDHELD ROTARY POWER TOOLS - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a drive system for releasably interconnecting a motor shaft of a rotary hand held power tool and an input shaft of an attachment device that is mounted thereon, the system comprising, an elongated flexible drive shaft connected to the input shaft of the attachment device, the flexible drive shaft having an outer end portion with a non-circular cross-section configured to engage a complementarily shaped cavity of an output shaft operatively attached to the power tool motor shaft, an elongated output shaft operatively connected to the motor shaft of the power tool, the output shaft having a generally cylindrical outer configuration along its length and having a rearward mounting portion for attachment to the motor shaft, an intermediate portion having the complementarily shaped cavity for receiving the flexible drive shaft and a forward portion with an enlarged concentric opening for receiving and guiding the outer end portion of the flexible drive shaft into the cavity during mounting the attachment device on the power tool. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110188957 | ATTACHMENT INTERFACE FOR ROTARY HAND TOOLS - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an attachment interface for a handheld power tool having an elongated housing and a rotary output shaft, the interface comprising a nose portion having a generally cylindrically shaped wall extending in the direction of the center axis to a flat annular surface, a plurality of screw threads formed in an outer surface of the wall configured to have an attachment device with a screw threaded collar mounted on the interface, and a first plurality of keys formed in an inner surface of the wall configured to receive have an attachment device with a second plurality of complementary keys, the engaged keys preventing rotation of the attachment device when the attachment device is mounted on the interface. | 08-04-2011 |
Josh Barnickol, Maryland Heights, MO US
Josh Bero, Green Bay, WI US
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| 20080302705 | Process for determining whether used friction elements may be returned to service - A sorting process for used friction elements such as friction discs is provided, including determining whether the friction elements are heat compromised based at least in part on a wave scattering property of at least one frictionally interactive face of each of the used friction elements. Suitable friction elements may be sorted into an acceptable category, and unsuitable friction elements sorted into a scrap category. A method of assembling a machine system such as a transmission includes determining suitability of a friction element for service therein by measuring a wave scattering property such as reflectivity of at least one frictionally interactive face of the friction element, and coupling the friction element with the same or a different machine system for returning to service therein based at least in part on the determination of suitability. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20100187163 | PROCESS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER USED FRICTION ELEMENTS MAY BE RETURNED TO SERVICE - A sorting process for used friction elements such as friction discs is provided, including determining whether the friction elements are heat compromised based at least in part on a wave scattering property of at least one frictionally interactive face of each of the used friction elements. Suitable friction elements may be sorted into an acceptable category, and unsuitable friction elements sorted into a scrap category. A method of assembling a machine system such as a transmission includes determining suitability of a friction element for service therein by measuring a wave scattering property such as reflectivity of at least one frictionally interactive face of the friction element, and coupling the friction element with the same or a different machine system for returning to service therein based at least in part on the determination of suitability. | 07-29-2010 |
Josh Bregman, Acton, MA US
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| 20110302622 | ENTERPRISE MODEL FOR PROVISIONING FINE-GRAINED ACCESS CONTROL - Access control rules can be defined for target applications of an enterprise system independent of a runtime of the target applications. The access control rules can then normalized into decision tables. These decision tables can then be used to reconcile authorization information with the target applications via user provisioning. This process can enable comprehensive reporting and analysis of enterprise access control rules without requiring direct integration of the target applications at runtime. | 12-08-2011 |
Josh Dagg, Redford, MI US
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| 20110214091 | PRESENTING OBJECT PROPERTIES - The present disclosure includes, among other things, systems, methods and program products for presenting object properties by receiving selection of a component of a model presented in a graphical user interface (GUI) of a computer aided design tool, the GUI including an interactive display element having an arrangement of property fields related to the selected component, determining property values associated with the property fields based on the selected component, and providing the determined property values in corresponding property fields of the interactive display element for presentation in the GUI in conjunction with the model, such that responsive to receiving selection of a different component of the model, the property fields are updated with property values corresponding to the different component. | 09-01-2011 |
Josh Danczyk, Madison, WI US
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| 20100153077 | Method And System For Analysis And Shape Optimization Of Physical Structures Using A Computerized Algebraic Dual Representation Implicit Dimensional Reduction - A method and system for simulating and analyzing the behavior of a structural component of a computerized model in response to a simulated event to determine an optimized shape for the component is disclosed. The shape is optimized using an implicit dimensional reduction rather than an explicit geometric replacement by discarding data of a 3D discretization that has little or no bearing on the performance of the component to a simulated event. The reduced dataset is then collapsed onto a lower dimension projection that is applied over a force vector that is representative of the simulated event to determine the behavior of the component to the simulated event. Optimization tools may then be used to modify the physical attributes of the component and performance of the component once again simulated until an optimized component is determined. | 06-17-2010 |
Josh Delickta, Elk Rapids, MI US
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| 20090275804 | Hinged Retractor With Sheath - A hinged retractor includes a distal portion adapted to be located inside the body of a patient during a surgical procedure and a proximal portion adapted to be closer to the surgeon during a surgical procedure. The hinged retractor includes a first side including a first blade and a second side including a second blade. The second side is joined to the first side proximate to a distal end of the hinged retractor. The hinged retractor includes a pivot proximate to the distal end. The hinged retractor is movable between a closed position and an open position, wherein a distance between a proximal portion of the first and second blades increases more than a distance between a distal portion of the first and second blades when the hinged retractor is moved from the closed position to the open position. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110137130 | Posterior Lumbar Retractor System - A retractor system includes a frame and first and second retractor blades. The frame includes first and second securement features. At least one of the first and second securement features is movable with respect to the frame when the at least one of the first and second securement features is mounted to the frame. The first and second retractor blades each have a distal portion and a proximal portion. The proximal portions of the first and second retractor blades are configured to be secured proximate to the first and second securement features respectively, such that the first and second retractor blades may be positioned in a first position wherein the first and second retractor blades are laterally opposed. A movement of the at least one securement feature that is movable with respect the frame adjusts the angle of at least one of the retractor blades, wherein the at least one of the retractor blades may be adjusted between a first angle less than 90 degrees to horizontal and second angle greater than 90 degrees to horizontal. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110257487 | Lateral and Anterior Lateral Retractor System - A novel surgical lateral retraction system is provided, including a delivery device and retractor blades. The delivery device includes a shaft having distal and proximal portions and a plurality of engaging features extending along the distal portion of the shaft. The engaging features are sized and configured to slidingly engage the retractor blades, wherein each retractor blade may be attached to the shaft independently by sliding onto one of the engaging features. The shaft may include first and second curved surfaces on either side of at least one of the engaging features, wherein the first and second curved surfaces are sized and configured to correspond to retractor curved surfaces located on either side of a central channel of a retractor blade. | 10-20-2011 |
Josh Gatell, Cypress, TX US
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| 20090188724 | Rolling Cone Drill Bit Having High Density Cutting Elements - A rolling cone drill bit for drilling in earthen formations. In an embodiment, the drill bit comprises a plurality of rolling cone cutters. Each cone cutter includes a plurality of gage cutting elements, a first plurality of bottomhole cutting elements, and a second plurality of bottomhole cutter elements. Each of the first plurality of bottomhole cutting elements is staggered relative to the gage cutting elements on each cone cutter, and the profiles of the gage cutting elements and the first plurality of bottomhole cutting elements on each cone cutter overlap in rotated profile view. Each of the second plurality of bottomhole cutting elements is staggered relative to the first plurality of bottomhole cutting elements on at least one cone cutter, and the profiles of the first plurality of bottomhole cutting elements and the second plurality of bottomhole cutting elements on at least one cone cutter overlap in rotated profile view. | 07-30-2009 |
Josh Ghaim, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20080220029 | Fast-dissolving/disintegrating film preparation having high proportion of active - The invention provides a fast-dissolving or fast-disintegrating film preparation having a high proportion (i.e., at least about 40%) of active agent(s) and related methods for its preparation. In one embodiment, the active agent is a pharmaceutical and the film comprises between about 10% and about 40% pullulan as a primary or sole water-soluble polymer. | 09-11-2008 |
Josh Kamins, Elazar IL
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| 20110103582 | System for securing access to data streams - A method and an apparatus for protecting digital content, in which an output format for received compressed encrypted digital content is determined based, at least in part, on a rule determining whether clear compressed output format is allowed. When the clear compressed output format is not allowed, the content is received in a form in which it has been encrypted by at least two different encryption methods, and processing of the content comprises a combination of decrypting in accordance with one of the encryption methods and decompression in an atomic operation. | 05-05-2011 |
Josh Karges, Brookline, MA US
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| 20100269716 | PORTABLE ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAILLE LABEL MAKER - A portable apparatus to electromechanically emboss Braille patterns includes a user input, such as a six-key with spacebar keyboard, actuators that drive embossing pins via cam shafts coupled to servo or stepper motors, a tape advancing mechanism, and a cutter and scoring assembly. Three actuators, such as servo or stepper motors, may each be coupled to one shaft on which two or more cams drive two or more embossing pins for each row of two dots in the six dot Braille cell. | 10-28-2010 |
Josh King, Billings, MT US
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| 20090112687 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVELOPING AND MANAGING ADVERTISEMENT CAMPAIGNS - A system for developing and managing advertisement campaigns comprising an ad development module; a campaign development module; an inventory control module; a messaging module; a prospect event tracking module; and a central data store; wherein the campaign development module allows users to create new ad campaigns; wherein the ad development module enables users to create new advertisements; wherein the inventory control module allows a user to search for vehicles that meet certain criteria and to view data on selected vehicles; wherein the messaging module manages communications within a dealership, between the dealership and customers, and between the dealership and vendors; and wherein the prospect event tracking module links prospective buyers to interactions with the dealership. A method of using the above system to develop and manage advertisement campaigns. | 04-30-2009 |
Josh Kolenc, Sherwood Park CA
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| 20100017004 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTION SYSTEM DESIGN SUPPORT - A method and system for examining, auditing, and safely evaluating process systems, including fluid pressure systems, to aid overpressure design and/or sizing of overpressure equipment. The system includes a server subsystem, a storage subsystem, an assessment subsystem, and optionally a report generation subsystem, including computer hardware and application software for supporting these subsystems. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100017170 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTION SYSTEM DESIGN SUPPORT - A method and system for assessing, auditing, designing, and evaluating process systems, including fluid pressure systems, to aid overpressure process plant design and/or the proper sizing and selection of overpressure equipment. The system includes a server subsystem, a storage subsystem, an assessment subsystem, and optionally a report generation subsystem, including computer hardware and application software for supporting these subsystems. | 01-21-2010 |
Josh Komenda, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090030810 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING A TRANSACTION BETWEEN A BUYER AND A SELLER - The present invention provides a computer system and method for facilitating a transaction between a buyer and a seller. The seller is one of multiple available providers of a product and/or service. Initially, the buyer sends out an order, and the order is automatically verified. A seller is then determined based on at least one desirable characteristic of that particular seller. Then, the order is automatically translated into a format understandable by the desired seller. The order is communicated to the desired seller and the status of the order is later communicated to the buyer. | 01-29-2009 |
Josh Mandel-Brehm, Brookline, MA US
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| 20100267750 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING PAIN - The present application relates to compounds and methods for treating pain, incontinence and other conditions. | 10-21-2010 |
Josh Mandel-Brehm, Boston, MA US
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| 20110009430 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING PAIN - The present application relates to compounds and methods for treating pain, incontinence and other conditions. | 01-13-2011 |
Josh Manheimer US
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| 20090217173 | Method and System For A Rich Media User Interface - A method and system may generate a graphical user interface at a client on a network. An image of a physical container capable of being opened may be generated. One or more icons, each associated respectively with one or more rich media objects, may be displayed. The graphical user interface may display a rich media object associated with an icon when the icon is selected. | 08-27-2009 |
Josh Molho, Los Altos, CA US
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| 20120043206 | Device and Method for Improving Sample Injection and Stacking - The invention provides devices and methods for isolating one or more sample components of a sample material following separation of the sample material into a plurality of sample components. A device includes a separation channel having a sample loading well. A low-conductivity buffer is disposed in the loading well, the buffer having a conductivity <0.2 mS/cm. In a method, a buffer is loaded into a loading well in fluid communication with a separation channel of a device. A sample material having a conductivity higher than that of the buffer is then loaded into the loading well such that the sample material is disposed beneath the buffer, the buffer disposed over and covering the sample material. The sample material is separated into a plurality of separated components in the separation channel, and a separated component is collected from a collection well disposed in a collection leg of the device. | 02-23-2012 |
Josh Molho, Oakland, CA US
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| 20080277356 | Microfluidic Device with a Filter - A microfluidic device with a filter includes a substrate; a flowpath including a well formed in the substrate in fluid communication with a channel formed in the substrate; and a filter disposed across the flowpath. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20110024296 | Analyte Injection System - This invention provides methods and systems for injection of analytes into a separation channel for resolution and detection. Samples can be preconditioned and concentrated by isotachophoresis (ITP) before the injection is triggered by a detected voltage event. Separation of analytes from other sample constituents can be enhanced using skewing channel ITP. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110139274 | FLUIDIC DEVICES HAVING INCORPORATED ELECTRODES - The invention provides fluidic devices having incorporated electrodes, systems for using such devices, and methods for manufacturing such devices. The invention also provides fluidic devices configured to absorb joule heating within the device. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120009098 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE WITH A FILTER - A microfluidic device with a filter includes a substrate; a flowpath including a well formed in the substrate in fluid communication with a channel formed in the substrate; and a filter disposed across the flowpath and associated with the channel. | 01-12-2012 |
Josh Morenstein, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20110071445 | MASSAGE DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE SUBSTRUCTURE - A massage device, methods and apparatus are disclosed. Embodiments of a massage device are provided that include a first end configured to be held and manipulated by the hand of a user and a second end configured for application to a portion of the human body. The device further includes a flexible portion connecting the first end to the second end. The flexible portion contains a source of vibrational motion and has a rigidity of an amount sufficient to transmit the vibrational motion from the source to the second end of the device. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110284548 | TRANSPORT BOX AND/OR SALES BOX FOR A SPORT ARTICLE AND SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A BOX AND A BAG - The invention relates to a transport box and/or sales box ( | 11-24-2011 |
Josh Piezas, Cranford, NJ US
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| 20110303068 | Compression Punch System - A compression punching system comprises a base, a punch body, a punch tool, and an actuator. The base comprises a base die and a first polarized magnetic surface. The punch body is configured to engage the base. The punch body defines a punch cavity and comprises a second magnetically polarized magnetic surface. The second magnetically polarized surface is configured to magnetically engage the first polarized magnetic surface and position the punch body in corresponding alignment with the base. The punch tool is disposed in the punch cavity. The actuator slidably couples to the punch body. The actuator is movable relative to the punch body between a first resting position and a punching position, and the movement of the actuator causes movement of the punch body. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110303106 | Layering Punch - A punching apparatus for a sheet media comprises a base and a handle actuator. The base comprises a first impression head that defines a first image-forming pattern and a second impression head that defines a second image-forming pattern. The base further comprises a first impression head protrusion having a first height and a second impression head protrusion having a second height. The handle actuator hingedly couples to the base. The handle actuator moves between a first position, a second position, and a third position. A limiting member contacts the first impression head protrusion when the handle actuator is moved to the second position, and the first impression head moves to a sheet media forming position. The limiting member contacts the second impression head protrusion when the handle moves to the third handle position, and the first and the second impression heads move to the sheet media forming position. | 12-15-2011 |
Josh Roszman, Shorewood, IL US
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| 20100313800 | Air/Product Flow Splitting Apparatus For Use With Product Distribution System Of An Agricultural Seeding Machine - A splitter divides an air/product mixture flow, delivered thereto in an air-powered distribution line, between a primary and a secondary distribution channel, which may be flow-coupled to a product hopper or a hose flow-coupled to another product hopper or another splitter. The air/product mixture enters the inlet of the splitter along an angled downward flow path and exits a primary outlet, flow-coupled to the primary distribution channel, along a vertical downward flow path. Air/product flow is exhausted by a secondary outlet, which is flow-coupled to the secondary distribution channel, at an angled upward flow path. The velocity flow vector along which the air/product mixture is exhausted from the secondary outlet is at an acute angle relative to the velocity flow vector along which the air/product mixture is received by the inlet of the splitter. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110219996 | Air/Product Flow Splitting Apparatus For Use With Product Distribution System Of An Agricultural Seeding Machine - A splitter divides an air/product mixture flow, delivered thereto in an air-powered distribution line, between a primary and a secondary distribution channel, which may be flow-coupled to a product hopper or a hose flow-coupled to another product hopper or another splitter. The air/product mixture enters the inlet of the splitter along an angled downward flow path and exits a primary outlet, flow-coupled to the primary distribution channel, along a vertical downward flow path. Air/product flow is exhausted by a secondary outlet, which is flow-coupled to the secondary distribution channel, at an angled upward flow path. The velocity flow vector along which the air/product mixture is exhausted from the secondary outlet is at an acute angle relative to the velocity flow vector along which the air/product mixture is received by the inlet of the splitter. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110219998 | Air/Product Flow Splitting Apparatus For Use With Product Distribution System Of An Agricultural Seeding Machine - A splitter divides an air/product mixture flow, delivered thereto in an air-powered distribution line, between a primary and a secondary distribution channel, which may be flow-coupled to a product hopper or a hose flow-coupled to another product hopper or another splitter. The air/product mixture enters the inlet of the splitter along an angled downward flow path and exits a primary outlet, flow-coupled to the primary distribution channel, along a vertical downward flow path. Air/product flow is exhausted by a secondary outlet, which is flow-coupled to the secondary distribution channel, at an angled upward flow path. The velocity flow vector along which the air/product mixture is exhausted from the secondary outlet is at an acute angle relative to the velocity flow vector along which the air/product mixture is received by the inlet of the splitter. | 09-15-2011 |
Josh Scherbenski, Mountain View, CA US
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| 20110309686 | GENERATING DC ELECTRIC POWER FROM AMBIENT ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - At least certain embodiments describe methods, apparatuses, and systems for converting energy from electro-magnetic (EM) radiation into electric power using a simultaneous collector of ambient radio frequencies (SCARF) circuit. In one embodiment this is done by capturing EM radiation from a plurality of ambient signals using an array of antennae where each signal has a resonant frequency and aggregating the ambient signals to generate an aggregated signal having a single frequency with greater AC power than the AC power of each of the plurality of ambient signals individually. The single frequency can be produced by either the sum of the resonant frequencies of the ambient signals or the difference between the resonant frequencies of the ambient signals. The aggregated signal is then converted into useable electric power using a rectifying circuit such that for every incremental increase in the AC power of the aggregated signal, there is a corresponding exponential increase in DC power at the output of the rectifying circuit. | 12-22-2011 |
Josh Schwarzapel, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090300139 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FEDERATING CONTACT LISTS TO FACILITATE SHARING OF MEDIA AND OTHER CONTENT THROUGH A COMMUNICATION CHANNEL - Multiple contact lists of a user, which individual lists are maintained in varying formats associated with varying internet-based services or computer-based applications, are federated through the use of an intermediate schema used by a federating messenger application. The federating messenger application may be instantiated as a client resident at a computer system and/or as a server-based application accessible via a Web browser or dedicated client application. In one instance, the federated messenger application includes both client-based and server-based components, and on the client-side may be resident as a browser extension or similar application. | 12-03-2009 |
Josh Shehorn, Gardnerville, NV US
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| 20100199981 | PASSIVE SOLAR PORTABLE HEATER - A passive solar heating unit is disclosed, including a portable heater version of the invention that includes an insulated shell structure, an inclined, vertically shaped window formed within the structure, an insulated door to the structure, a handle, and two operating positions, one for summer and one for winter. The heating unit has a dark exterior to absorb heat and a reflective interior to trap sunlight entering through the window. When used to generate heat sufficient to heat food and other items, the ratio of the interior volume of the unit to the size of the sunlight window is approximately 16:1. Other configurations, for providing heat in other applications, utilize different volume to window size ratios and different shaped windows. | 08-12-2010 |
Josh Sooy, Elyria, OH US
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| 20100125959 | GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF ENCLOSED INSPECTION AREA - An apparatus for generating a visual representation may include an elongated flexible member adapted to be removably inserted into an enclosure; a dispensing mechanism operable to selectively dispense and retract the elongated flexible member; a counter configured to determine an amount of the elongated flexible member dispensed by the dispensing mechanism; a controller configured to receive the amount of the elongated flexible member dispensed from the counter and determine a rate at which the elongated flexible member is dispensed; and a display in data communication with the controller. The controller causes the rate at which the flexible member is dispensed to be displayed in relation to a visual representation of the enclosure on the display. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100127922 | SYSTEM FOR SHARING VIDEO CAPTURED AT JOBSITE - A jobsite inspection system may include an inspection device configured to capture visual media of a viewing area and store the visual media as a media file; a global positioning system adapted to determine a geographic location of the inspection device and embed a location tag into the media file, the location tag is indicative of the geographical location of the inspection device; and a report generator including computer instructions readable by a computing device adapted to receive and store the image file, the report generator is adapted to generate a job report displaying the visual media and a description of the geographical location. | 05-27-2010 |
Josh Star-Lack, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090283682 | MULTI-ENERGY X-RAY IMAGING - An imaging method includes obtaining a first image data for a subset of a target region, the subset of the target region having a first metallic object, obtaining a second image data for the target region, and using the first and second image data to determine a composite image. A imaging system includes a first detector configured to provide a first projection data using a first radiation having high energy, and a second detector configured to provide a second projection data using a second radiation having low energy, wherein the first detector has a first length, the second detector has a second length, and the first length is less than 75% of the second length. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090290682 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER-PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR ESTIMATING SCATTERED RADIATION IN RADIOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS - Several related inventions for estimating scattered radiation in radiographic projections are disclosed. Several of the inventions use scatter kernels of various forms, including symmetric and asymmetric forms. The inventions may be used alone or in various combinations with one another. The resulting estimates of scattered radiation may be used to correct the projections, which can improve the results of tomographic reconstructions. Still other inventions of the present application generate estimates of scattered radiation from shaded or partially shaded regions of a radiographic projection, which may be used to correct the projections or used to adjust the estimates of scattered radiation generated according to inventions of the present application that employ kernels. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100080337 | Methods, Systems, and Computer-Program Products to Correct Degradation in Tomographic Images Caused by Extraneous Radiation - Disclosed are systems, methods, and computer program products that generate estimates of errors caused by extraneous radiation in tomographic systems, such as cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) systems, fluoroscopic tomography systems, radiographic tomography systems, laminar tomography imaging systems, and the like. In one group of inventions, spatial errors are estimated from projection data collected where a known spatial perturbation has been introduced into radiation intensity of the source. In another group of inventions, temporal errors are estimated from a sequence of projections where a known perturbation in the radiation intensity of the source for different projections has been introduced. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100098214 | Methods and Systems for Treating Breast Cancer Using External Beam Radiation - A radiation apparatus includes a radiation source movable in translational and/or rotational degrees of freedom, and a structure adapted to support a body. The structure is provided with an opening to allow a portion of the body passing through to be exposed to at least a portion of the therapeutic radiation while in use. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100102244 | Methods and Systems for Treating Cancer Using External Beam Radiation - A radiation system employs magnetic field to move particle beams and radiation sources. The radiation system includes a source operable to produce a particle beam, a scanning magnet operable to scan the particle beam, and a target configured to be impinged by at least a portion of the scanned particle beam to produce radiation. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100183118 | REAL-TIME MOTION TRACKING USING TOMOSYNTHESIS - One embodiment of the present disclosure sets forth a method for determining a movement of a target region using tomosynthesis. The method includes the steps of accessing a first set of projection radiographs of the target region over a first processing window defined by a first range of projection angles, accessing a second set of projection radiographs of the target region over a second processing window defined by a second range of projection angels, wherein the first processing window slides to the second processing window during treatment of the target region, and comparing a first positional information derived from the first set of the projection radiographs and a second positional information derived from the second set of the projection radiographs with the first positional information to determine the movement of the target region. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110058647 | REAL-TIME MOTION TRACKING USING TOMOSYNTHESIS - One embodiment of the present disclosure sets forth a method for determining a movement of a target region using tomosynthesis. The method includes the steps of accessing a first set of projection radiographs of the target region over a first processing window defined by a first range of projection angles, accessing a second set of projection radiographs of the target region over a second processing window defined by a second range of projection angles, wherein the first processing window moves to the second processing window, and comparing a first positional information derived from the first set of the projection radiographs and a second positional information derived from the second set of the projection radiographs with the first positional information to determine the movement of the target region. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110255655 | Methods of Scatter Correction of X-Ray projection data 1 - A system and method for forming an adjusted estimate of scattered radiation in a radiographic projection of a target object, which incorporates scattered radiation from objects adjacent to the target object, such as a patient table. A piercing point equalization method is disclosed, and a refinement of analytical kernel methods which utilizes hybrid kernels is also disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110255656 | METHODS OF SCATTER CORRECTION OF X-RAY PROJECTION DATA 2 - A system and method for forming an adjusted estimate of scattered radiation in a radiographic projection of a target object, which incorporates scattered radiation from objects adjacent to the target object, such as a patient table. A piercing point equalization method is disclosed, and a refinement of analytical kernel methods which utilizes hybrid kernels is also disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120014618 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING X-RAY BEAM PROFILE USING AN AREA DETECTOR - The claimed subject matter describes a novel technique to measure the beam profile using an area detector. In one embodiment, a set of one-dimensional beam profile measurements is performed by taking two images under the same source conditions but at two different positions of the detector, with each position of the detector shifted by a certain distance in the direction corresponding to the direction of the one-dimensional profile measurement. In further embodiments, a set of two-dimensional beam profile measurements is achieved by determining a second set of one-dimensional profiles from the same sampling points in a second direction and building a two-dimensional map of the beam profile by correlating the first one-dimensional profile measurement with the second one-dimensional profile measurement. | 01-19-2012 |
Josh Susskind, La Jolla, CA US
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| 20080235165 | Weak hypothesis generation apparatus and method, learning aparatus and method, detection apparatus and method, facial expression learning apparatus and method, facial enpression recognition apparatus and method, and robot apparatus - A facial expression recognition system that uses a face detection apparatus realizing efficient learning and high-speed detection processing based on ensemble learning when detecting an area representing a detection target and that is robust against shifts of face position included in images and capable of highly accurate expression recognition, and a learning method for the system, are provided. When learning data to be used by the face detection apparatus by Adaboost, processing to select high-performance weak hypotheses from all weak hypotheses, then generate new weak hypotheses from these high-performance weak hypotheses on the basis of statistical characteristics, and select one weak hypothesis having the highest discrimination performance from these weak hypotheses, is repeated to sequentially generate a weak hypothesis, and a final hypothesis is thus acquired. In detection, using an abort threshold value that has been learned in advance, whether provided data can be obviously judged as a non-face is determined every time one weak hypothesis outputs the result of discrimination. If it can be judged so, processing is aborted. A predetermined Gabor filter is selected from the detected face image by an Adaboost technique, and a support vector for only a feature quantity extracted by the selected filter is learned, thus performing expression recognition. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080247598 | Weak hypothesis generation apparatus and method, learning apparatus and method, detection apparatus and method, facial expression learning apparatus and method, facial expression recognition apparatus and method, and robot apparatus - A facial expression recognition system that uses a face detection apparatus realizing efficient learning and high-speed detection processing based on ensemble learning when detecting an area representing a detection target and that is robust against shifts of face position included in images and capable of highly accurate expression recognition, and a learning method for the system, are provided. When learning data to be used by the face detection apparatus by Adaboost, processing to select high-performance weak hypotheses from all weak hypotheses, then generate new weak hypotheses from these high-performance weak hypotheses on the basis of statistical characteristics, and select one weak hypothesis having the highest discrimination performance from these weak hypotheses, is repeated to sequentially generate a weak hypothesis, and a final hypothesis is thus acquired. In detection, using an abort threshold value that has been learned in advance, whether provided data can be obviously judged as a non-face is determined every time one weak hypothesis outputs the result of discrimination. If it can be judged so, processing is aborted. A predetermined Gabor filter is selected from the detected face image by an Adaboost technique, and a support vector for only a feature quantity extracted by the selected filter is learned, thus performing expression recognition. | 10-09-2008 |
Josh Sweetkind-Singer, San Jose, CA US
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| 20080243398 | System and method for cleaning noisy genetic data and determining chromosome copy number - Disclosed herein is a system and method for increasing the fidelity of measured genetic data, for making allele calls, and for determining the state of aneuploidy, in one or a small set of cells, or from fragmentary DNA, where a limited quantity of genetic data is available. Genetic material from the target individual is acquired, amplified and the genetic data is measured using known methods. Poorly or incorrectly measured base pairs, missing alleles and missing regions are reconstructed using expected similarities between the target genome and the genome of genetically related individuals. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, incomplete genetic data from an embryonic cell are reconstructed at a plurality of loci using the more complete genetic data from a larger sample of diploid cells from one or both parents, with or without haploid genetic data from one or both parents. In another embodiment of the invention, the chromosome copy number can be determined from the measured genetic data of a single or small number of cells, with or without genetic information from one or both parents. In another embodiment of the invention, these determinations are made for the purpose of embryo selection in the context of in-vitro fertilization. In another embodiment of the invention, the genetic data can be reconstructed for the purposes of making phenotypic predictions. | 10-02-2008 |
Josh Sybrowsky, Lincoln, CA US
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| 20080255473 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR SAMPLING BODILY FLUID - A fluid sampling system is disclosed comprising a fluid drawing device and a fluid sampling device. In one embodiment, the fluid sampling device comprises a base portion having a canula, a handle, and a ridge extending around at least a portion of an outer surface; and a top portion having a flange adapted to engage said ridge to couple the top portion to the base portion. In another embodiment, the fluid sampling device comprises a base portion having a canula, a handle, a mounting portion, and a test strip coupled to the base portion at least partially within the mounting portion. In yet another embodiment, the fluid sampling device comprises a test strip housing for receiving an end of a test strip therein. Extending from an end of the test strip housing is a blunt canula. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20110166433 | Systems, Methods, and Devices for Sampling Bodily Fluid - A fluid sampling system is disclosed comprising a fluid drawing device and a fluid sampling device. In one embodiment, the fluid sampling device has a base portion having a cannula, a handle, and a ridge extending around at least a portion of an outer surface. A top portion has a flange adapted to engage the ridge to couple the top portion to the base portion. In another embodiment, the fluid sampling device has a base portion having a cannula, a handle, a mounting portion, and a test strip coupled to the base portion at least partially within the mounting portion. In yet another embodiment, the fluid sampling device has a test strip housing for receiving an end of a test strip therein. Extending from an end of the test strip housing is a blunt cannula. | 07-07-2011 |
Josh Van Riper, Berthoud, CO US
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| 20090050267 | Customizable item labeling system for use in manufacturing, packaging, product shipment-fulfillment, distribution, and on-site operations, adaptable for validation of variable-shaped items - A system for labeling a plurality of items, each having a periphery. The system has: a rotary-station comprising a pair of plate-members each having a rotation axis, the pair of plate-members is adapted for holding each of the plurality of items, individually; a labeler assembly for providing a plurality of dedicated labeling; a mechanism for applying a labeling-edge of a dedicated labeling created for a first item of the plurality of items, leaving a first labeling tail, while holding the first item between the pair of plate-members; and a roller for contouring the first labeling tail around at least a portion of the periphery of the first item by making contact between a rolling surface and the first labeling tail while the first item moves in a spinning fashion between the pair of plate-members. The system may incorporate a single-rotary station unit or a multi-rotary station unit. An associated method of labeling a plurality of items is also disclosed. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100234982 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING OF MASS-FABRICATED CUSTOM ITEMS - A system for packaging mass-customized items includes a computer system including a database containing item identification information unique to each item; (2) outer container identification apparatus that applies the item identification information received from the database to each outer container in a plurality of outer containers; (3) inner pack identification apparatus that applies the item identification information received from the database to each inner pack in a plurality of inner packs; and (4) inner pack filling apparatus that fills each inner pack with a specific item matched to that inner pack by the item identification information received from the database. Each item is associated with its unique item identification information and is inserted into an inner pack with matching item identification information, and each outer container is presented for loading with one or more inner packs matched to that outer container by the item identification information received from the database. | 09-16-2010 |
Josh Wibben, New Brighton, MN US
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| 20110115407 | SIMPLIFIED CONTROL OF COLOR TEMPERATURE FOR GENERAL PURPOSE LIGHTING - A lighting system includes at least first and second light sources providing first and second colors of light. Control circuitry is operatively coupled to the first and second light sources, and is configured to control the first and second light sources relative to one another to provide a color point that is linearly controlled to approximate a non-linear target lighting behavior in the CIE 1931 color space. | 05-19-2011 |
Josh Wibben, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20100283322 | Multiple output power supply - A method is provided for supplying power to multiple output channels. Channel control signals are monitored to determine a state for each of the output channels. Each channel control signal is associated with one of the output channels. The energy in a storage element is directed to output channels according to the state of the channel control signals. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100295472 | Power supply for floating loads - A power supply includes a current supply, a plurality of output channels, and a controller. Each of the output channels has a load and a channel switch with a reference voltage. All of the channel switches are referenced to the same reference voltage. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100320935 | CURRENT-REGULATED POWER SUPPLY WITH SOFT-START PROTECTION - A current-regulated power supply provides soft-start protection to prevent the generation of large in-rush currents. The current-regulated power supply includes a current regulation module that operates in either a soft-start mode of operation or a normal mode of operation and a mode selection module that makes mode of operation determinations. In particular, mode-selection module monitors the load current supplied to the attached load and maintains the current-regulation module in the soft-start mode of operation until the monitored load current exceeds a threshold value, at which time the mode-selection module causes the current regulation module to operate in the normal mode of operation. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110058285 | OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE FOR A SWITCHED-MODE POWER SUPPLY - An over-current protection device is employed to control switching associated with a switched mode power supply to prevent the excessive buildup of current. The device includes a function for relating the switching of the SMPS with a monitored output of the SMPS. This function is selectively modified to ensure the current associated with the SMPS does not exceed a maximum value and does not fall below a minimum value. | 03-10-2011 |