Kastner, US
Charles Kastner, Manchester, MO US
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20090161568 | TCP data reassembly - Method and apparatus for processing computer network data. An embodiment of the invention comprises a first device for receiving a stream of data, said stream comprising at least a first data frame, said first data frame having been sent from a second device | 06-25-2009 |
Charles M. Kastner, Crestwood, MO US
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20090006659 | Advanced mezzanine card for digital network data inspection - Telecommunications computing apparatus and methods for performing deep packet inspection and other processing of data packets traversing high speed digital networks ( | 01-01-2009 |
Christopher K. Kastner, Hollidaysburgh, PA US
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20140216602 | AUTOMATED FUEL QUALITY DETECTION AND DISPENSER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD, PARTICULARLY FOR AVIATION FUELING APPLICATIONS - A fuel quality monitoring system and method to automatically and/or continuously monitor quality of fuel dispensed and control the operation of the fuel dispenser. The control system monitors fuel quality to prevent unsafe refuelings when the fuel quality is unacceptable. In one embodiment, a combination of a differential pressure sensor and a fuel quality monitoring device. If fuel quality is at an acceptable level although not ideal, the control system can allow fueling with the generation of reports and alarms. If the fuel quality is unacceptable, fuel flow can be stopped. If the differential pressure across the filter indicates a high degree of debris and/or water retention, the control system can automatically lower the flow rate to reduce the risk of filter breakdown without completely preventing fueling until the filter can be replaced. | 08-07-2014 |
Christopher K. Kastner, Upland, CA US
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20080230146 | Automated Fuel Quality Detection and Dispenser Control System and Method, Particularly for Aviation Fueling Applications - A fuel quality monitoring system and method to automatically and/or continuously monitor quality of fuel dispensed and control the operation of the fuel dispenser. The control system monitors fuel quality to prevent unsafe refuelings when the fuel quality is unacceptable. In one embodiment, a combination of a differential pressure sensor, a water detector, and/or a particle monitor is employed inline the fuel flow path of a fuel dispenser, and in particular an aviation refueling truck, to monitor the quality of the fuel. If fuel quality is at an acceptable level although not ideal, the control system can allow fueling with the generation of reports and alarms. If the fuel quality is unacceptable, fuel flow can be stopped. If the differential pressure across the filter indicates a high degree of debris and/or water retention, the control system can automatically lower the flow rate to reduce the risk of filter breakdown without completely preventing fueling until the filter can be replaced. | 09-25-2008 |
David Kastner, Stanhope, NJ US
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20110253723 | Trash receptacle vacuum release vent - A composite vent has an elongated rectangular central panel with two narrower longitudinal rectangular side panels hingeably attached or detachably connected thereto, such that the side panels form a range of obtuse angles with the central panel. The reverse sides of the side panels contain one or more adhesive strips, such that the vent can be securely attached across the corner or side of a trash receptacle regardless of the size or shape of the receptacle or the angle at which the side walls of the receptacle meet to form a corner. The composite vent creates a vertical airway along the corner of side of the trash receptacle, such that air can enter at the top of the panel and flow down the sides of the receptacle and into the bottom below the liner bag. To prevent obstruction of the airway by the liner, the vent panel can be perforated at intervals along its length, and/or it contain a vent opening at its lower edge. | 10-20-2011 |
20110253724 | Trash receptacle with vacuum release vents - A vented trash receptacle has integral or insertable elongated rectangular panels, which can be flat or convex. The panels create vertical airways along the corners or sides of the trash receptacle, such that air can enter at the top of the panel and flow down the sides of the receptacle and into the bottom below the liner bag. To prevent obstruction of the airway by the liner, the vent panel can be perforated at intervals along its length, and/or it contain a vent opening at its lower edge. | 10-20-2011 |
20130306639 | Trash Receptacle With Vacuum Release Vents - A trash receptacle assembly includes a receptacle container having an interior formed by side and bottom walls thereof. An exhaust tube fluidly communicates with the interior of the receptacle container. An air exhaust arrangement fluidly communicates with an exterior end of the exhaust tube. A portable power source electrically connected to the air exhaust arrangement. An electrical relay, timer, reversible switch, etc. can be provided to control the flow of electrical current from the power source to the air exhaust arrangement. | 11-21-2013 |
Elliot James Kastner, Hanover, NH US
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20150182834 | MOBILE DEVICE WHICH SIMULATES PLAYER MOTION - A mobile device which simulates player motion, the device includes a ball drive, omni-directional members, at least one motor, a controller and pads. The ball drive provides rolling motion to the device. The omni-directional members are positioned proximate to and in engagement with the ball drive. The at least one motor is connected to the omni-directional members, the at least one motor providing the motive force to drive the omni-directional members and the ball drive. The controller controls the motor. The pads are positioned on the device. The device accurately mimics the unpredictable motion of a live player to provide a safe alternative to live play to increase player safety and decrease the incidence of injuries during practice sessions. | 07-02-2015 |
Evan Kastner, Rochester, NY US
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20100086316 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COROTRON CLEANING MANAGEMENT IN AN IMAGE PRODUCTION DEVICE - A method and apparatus for corotron cleaning management in an image production device is disclosed. The method may include receiving an input from the corotron cleaning counter, determining if the corotron cleaning counter exceeds a predetermined threshold, wherein if it is determined that the corotron cleaning counter exceeds the predetermined threshold, notifying a maintainer that the corotron requires cleaning, determining if corotron cleaning has been performed, wherein if it is determined that corotron cleaning has been performed, resetting the corotron cleaning counter. | 04-08-2010 |
Evan P. Kastner, Rochester, NY US
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20100098454 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIFE EXTENSION OF OIL CONTAMINATED INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER BELTS - A method and apparatus that uniformly distributes a material on an image transfer surface is disclosed. The apparatus may include a circulation mechanism to circulate an image transfer surface in a two-dimensional manner around an axis and a retractable blade which is movable between a smoothing position contacting the material on the image transfer surface and a stand-by position departing from the material on the image transfer surface. Additionally, a cam on a lever moves the retractable blade to the stand-by position or to the smoothing position. In an image forming apparatus a retractable blade is used to smooth contamination of unknown distribution on a belt and to move corresponding to the movement of a roller disposed proximate to the belt. | 04-22-2010 |
Glen H. Kastner, St. Michael, MN US
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20090275827 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE PROXIMITY OF AN ELECTRODE TO TISSUE IN A BODY - A method and system for assessing proximity between an electrode and tissue is provided. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU is configured to acquire values for first and second components of a complex impedance between the electrode and the tissue, and to calculate an electrical coupling index (ECI) responsive to the first and second values. The ECU is further configured to process the ECI to determine the proximity of the electrode to the tissue. The ECU may be configured to calculate an electrical coupling index rate (ECIR) based on the calculated ECI and information relating to the change in location of the electrode, and to assess proximity based on the ECIR. Alternatively, the ECU may be configured to assess the proximity using the calculated ECI, as opposed to the ECIR. | 11-05-2009 |
Glen H. Kastner, Saint Michael, MN US
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20090171345 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF AN IMPEDANCE USING A CATHETER SUCH AS AN ABLATION CATHETER - A catheter and patch electrode system is provided for use with an apparatus, such as an ablation generator, having a 4-wire interface for improved impedance measurement. The 4-wire interface includes a pair of source connectors across which an excitation signal is produced and a pair of sense connector wires across which the impedance is measured. The RF ablation generator may also produce an ablation signal across a source wire and an indifferent return patch electrode. The system further includes a cable that connects the generator to a catheter. The catheter includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, with an ablation tip electrode disposed at the distal end. A source lead is electrically coupled to the tip electrode and extends through the shaft to the proximal end where it is terminated. An optional sense lead is also electrically coupled to the tip electrode and extends through the shaft to the proximal end. The system further includes a source return (e.g., skin patch) and a sense return (e.g., skin patch), either or none of which may be combined with the indifferent return, and if used may be placed on opposite sides of the patient for improved performance. The impedance sensor circuit produces an excitation signal across the source connectors, which is then carried to the catheter by the cable, then to the tip electrode, travels through the complex load (tissue volume), and returns to the generator via a patch electrode. The impedance is measured by observing the voltage drop across the sense connectors caused by the excitation signal. | 07-02-2009 |
James R. Kastner, Athens, GA US
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20100300984 | Nanostructured Carbon Supported Catalysts, Methods Of Making, And Methods Of Use - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to nanostructured carbon supported catalysts, methods of making nanostructured carbon supported catalysts, and methods of using nanostructured carbon supported catalysts. | 12-02-2010 |
20110296745 | PRODUCTION OF HIGHER QUALITY BIO-OILS BY IN-LINE ESTERIFICATION OF PYROLYSIS VAPOR - The disclosure encompasses in-line reactive condensation processes via vapor phase esterification of bio-oil to decease reactive species concentration and water content in the oily phase of a two-phase oil, thereby increasing storage stability and heating value. Esterification of the bio-oil vapor occurs via the vapor phase contact and subsequent reaction of organic acids with ethanol during condensation results in the production of water and esters. The pyrolysis oil product can have an increased ester content and an increased stability when compared to a condensed pyrolysis oil product not treated with an atomized alcohol. | 12-08-2011 |
20140130402 | TORREFACTION REDUCTION OF COKE FORMATION ON CATALYSTS USED IN ESTERIFICATION AND CRACKING OF BIOFUELS FROM PYROLYSED LIGNOCELLULOSIC FEEDSTOCKS - A bio-oil production process involving torrefaction pretreatment, catalytic esterification, pyrolysis, and secondary catalytic processing significantly reduces yields of reactor char, catalyst coke, and catalyst tar relative to the best-case conditions using non-torrefied feedstock. The reduction in coke as a result of torrefaction was 28.5% relative to the respective control for slow pyrolysis bio-oil upgrading. In fast pyrolysis bio-oil processing, the greatest reduction in coke was 34.9%. Torrefaction at 275° C. reduced levels of acid products including acetic acid and formic acid in the bio-oil, which reduced catalyst coking and increased catalyst effectiveness and aromatic hydrocarbon yields in the upgraded oils. The process of bio-oil generation further comprises a catalytic esterification of acids and aldehydes to generate such as ethyl levulinate from lignified biomass feedstock. | 05-15-2014 |
Jeffrey Kastner, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130081650 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR ACOUSTIC CLEANING - A method and system for a tone generator assembly are provided. The tone generator assembly includes a resonance chamber that includes a first end and a second end and a body extending therebetween. The body surrounds a cavity therein, wherein the first end includes a resonance chamber opening in flow communication with the cavity. The tone generator assembly also includes a nozzle having a bore therethrough. The bore includes an inlet opening configured to receive a flow of relatively high pressure fluid and an outlet opening coupled in flow communication with the inlet opening and configured to discharge an underexpanded jet of fluid when the flow of relatively high pressure fluid is received at the inlet opening. The resonance chamber and the nozzle are positioned relatively and sized to facilitate emitting a tone from the tone generator assembly having a frequency less than two kilohertz. | 04-04-2013 |
Marc Kastner, Cambridge, MA US
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20100025595 | Electro-optical device - An electro-optical device can include a plurality of nanocrystals positioned between a first electrode and a second electrode. | 02-04-2010 |
Marc A. Kastner, Newton, MA US
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20150260769 | Contact-Independent Electrical Conductance Measurement - Electrical conductance measurement system including a one-dimensional semiconducting channel, with electrical conductance sensitive to electrostatic fluctuations, in a circuit for measuring channel electrical current. An electrically-conductive element is disposed at a location at which the element is capacitively coupled to the channel; a midpoint of the element aligned with about a midpoint of the channel, and connected to first and second electrically-conductive contact pads that are together in a circuit connected to apply a changing voltage across the element. The electrically-conductive contact pads are laterally spaced from the midpoint of the element by a distance of at least about three times a screening length of the element, given in SI units as (K∈ | 09-17-2015 |
Mark Kastner, New Berlin, WI US
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20100001017 | Powered dispensing tool and method for controlling same - An apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling motor current during a dispensing of material from a dispensing tool ( | 01-07-2010 |
20120055951 | POWERED DISPENSING TOOL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - An apparatus and method for monitoring and controlling motor current during a dispensing of material from a dispensing tool ( | 03-08-2012 |
Mark Kastner, Livonia, MI US
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20150115048 | THERMOSTATIC CONTROLLED HEAT PUMP WATER CIRCUIT - A method for regulating coolant temperature of an HVAC heat pump system with coolant heating. The method includes measuring temperature of coolant flowing through the system, and configuring a valve assembly of the system to direct coolant flow to a heater core from both an engine and an engine bypass line when temperature of the coolant is above a predetermined threshold. | 04-30-2015 |
Mark Allen Kastner, New Berlin, WI US
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20080298784 | Method of Sensing Speed of Electric Motors and Generators - A method and circuit for determining the speed and/or counting the revolutions of brush and commutator motors is described. The method and circuitry detects signals present on the windings of the motor due to commutation that occurs at the brushes and commutator of the motor. This method can be used to simply monitor & indicate the motor speed and revolutions or to form the basis of a motor control. | 12-04-2008 |
Ryan Kastner, La Jolla, CA US
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20140259161 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING AND ISOLATING HARDWARE TIMING CHANNELS - A method for detecting a timing channel in a hardware design includes synthesizing the hardware design to gate level. Gate level information flow tracing is applied to the gate level of the hardware design via a simulation to search for tainted flows. If a tainted flow is found, a limited number of traces are selected. An input on the limited number of traces is simulated to determine whether the traces are value preserving with respect to taint inputs, and to determine that a timing flow exists if the traces are value preserving with respect to the taint inputs. | 09-11-2014 |
Ryan Charles Kastner, San Diego, CA US
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20120065956 | DIGITAL PROCESSORS - Techniques, structures, and systems are disclosed for implementing an efficient design of computer hardware using a top-to-bottom approach. In one aspect, a method for designing a processor includes generating an initial architecture for a processor to execute algorithms, simulating execution of the algorithms by the initial architecture to determine a modification to the initial architecture, and creating a processor design based on the modification to the initial architecture. The described method for implementing a hardware design tool provides a push-button transition from high level specification for algorithms to hardware description language. | 03-15-2012 |
20130117838 | Superpositional Control of Integrated Circuit Processing - Specialized hardware functions for high assurance processing are seldom integrated into commodity processors. Furthermore, as chips increase in complexity, trustworthy processing of sensitive information can become increasingly difficult to achieve due to extensive on-chip resource sharing and the lack of corresponding protection mechanisms. Embodiments in accordance with the invention allow for enhanced security of commodity integrated circuits, using minor modifications, in conjunction with a separate integrated circuit that can provide monitoring, access control, and other useful security functions. In one embodiment, a separate control plane, stacked using 3-D integration technology, allows for the function and economics of specialized security mechanisms, not available from a coprocessor alone, to be integrated with the underlying commodity computing hardware. | 05-09-2013 |