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Alexander C. Kemper, Kansas City, MO US
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20100114676 | DYNAMIC DISCOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for dynamically discounting trade debt through the use of a forward auction is provided. In one example, a system that allows a seller to auction inventory to a plurality of bidders. According to this embodiment, the system may determine eligibility for acceptance of bids submitted by the bidders and a plurality of bids may be determined to be eligible for acceptance. Further, a margin by which the bids are acceptable may be determined and a representation of the margin may be communicated. In another example, a method is provided for discounting debt using an auction system. According to this embodiment, a seller may configure an auction event with auction parameters, such as hurdle rates, that will best serve the goals of the auction. The seller may alter event parameters while the event is ongoing, thus further enhancing the ability of the seller to meet auction objectives. | 05-06-2010 |
20110307345 | DYNAMIC DISCOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for the dynamic discovery of prices through the use of an auction is provided. In one embodiment, the system allows a seller to auction homogenous assets or liabilities to a plurality of bidders. The assets or liabilities may be organized in baskets by maturity, by geographic location, by type, by a property, etc. The system may determine the eligibility for acceptance of bids submitted by the bidders and a plurality of bids may be determined to be eligible for acceptance using the same or different criteria. Further, a margin by which the bids are acceptable may be determined and a representation of the margin may be communicated to the seller or a bidder. The seller may configure an auction event with auction parameters, such as bid floors and hurdle rates and may alter event parameters while the auction is ongoing. | 12-15-2011 |
Alicia Kemper, Gainesville, FL US
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20090092941 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HEATING PIPES OR TUBING - The subject invention provides devices and methods for heating pipes, tubing or similar equipment. More specifically, the subject invention pertains to devices and methods for heating pipes, tubing or similar equipment to melt-out blockages, such as for example, bitumen blockages. | 04-09-2009 |
20100064408 | WEARABLE PROTECTIVE BARRIER WITH DETACHABLE HAND AND INSTRUMENT COVERS - A wearable, protective barrier comprising a garment having removably attached covers to protect hands and/or instruments placed therein. The covers can be removably affixed to various locations on the garment that would allow them to be detached from the garment before or after insertion of a hand. Various tabs located on the covers aid in inserting and adjusting the covers on the hand and/or instrument. In a specific embodiment, the covers and/or garment comprise one or more heat sensitive materials, such that some portion of a cover can be temporarily heat-sealed to the garment for later removal. In a further embodiment, the garment and covers are sterile and disposable. | 03-18-2010 |
20100064414 | SELF-SECURING GARMENT - The application is directed to self-securing garments designed to be donned quickly and safely secured to the body in a matter of seconds. Described are garments having an opening in the back terminating at two opposite edges. Attached to the outside of the garment is at least one flexible elongated band at least partially comprised of a shape-memory material. The ends of the band are formed into dual, oppositely wound coils. To use, the wearer puts on the garment as usual and, grasping a flexible coil in each hand, pulls them so that they unwind and elongate while simultaneously wrapping them around the sides of the body. Upon release, the shape-memory material causes the coil to contract, thus embracing the body and holding the garment between the body and the uncoiled band. The garment can have one or more coiled bands, such as at the waist, chest, or neck, to secure the garment closely to the body quickly and without assistance. | 03-18-2010 |
20100319102 | SELF-SECURING GARMENT WITH A YOKE - The application is directed to self-securing garments designed to be donned quickly and safely secured to the body in a matter of seconds. Described are garments having an opening in the back terminating at two opposite edges. Attached to the outside of the garment is at least one flexible elongated band at least partially comprised of a shape-memory material. A yoke attached to the garment allows at least one elongated band to be placed around the neck of the wearer without risk of contamination. The ends of the band are formed into dual, oppositely wound coils. To use, the wearer puts on the garment as usual and, grasping a flexible coil in each hand, pulls them so that they unwind and elongate while simultaneously wrapping them around the sides of the body. Upon release, the shape-memory material causes the coil to contract, thus embracing the body and holding the garment between the body and the uncoiled band. The garment can have one or more coiled bands, such as at the waist, chest, or neck, to secure the garment closely to the body quickly and without assistance. | 12-23-2010 |
Bernard Kemper, Bonne Terre, MO US
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20080217282 | Fully vented wide rim nursing bottle - A nursing bottle ( | 09-11-2008 |
Bernard J. Kemper, Bonne Terre, MO US
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20100294764 | LEAK RESISTANT DRINKING CUP - A leak resistant drinking cup has a container with an open top and a lid assembly for removable attachment to the container for selectively closing the open top. The lid assembly includes a liquid discharge member for allowing liquid in the container to exit the cup. A closure member is adapted for placement adjacent the open top of the container when the lid assembly is attached to the container. A flexible diaphragm is moveable between a sealed position and an unsealed position. The diaphragm is moveable from the sealed position to the unsealed portion by a vacuum being applied to the diaphragm by a user sucking on the liquid discharge member. The vacuum causes the diaphragm to flex toward the container and at least in part away from the closure member and thereby move the diaphragm from the sealed position to the unsealed position. | 11-25-2010 |
20100294765 | LEAK RESISTANT DRINKING CUP - A leak resistant drinking cup has a container for holding liquid and a lid assembly selectively attachable to the container. A diaphragm of the cup includes a liquid discharge member and a sealing member adapted for movement between a sealed position in which the sealing member blocks the flow of liquid from the container to the liquid discharge member, and an unsealed position in which liquid is permitted to flow from the container to the liquid discharge member. The liquid discharge member and sealing member are formed as one-piece. | 11-25-2010 |
20110062170 | CUP AND LID ASSEMBLY FOR A CUP - A lid assembly for a cup is releasably attachable to a container. The lid assembly includes a closure member and a cover secured to the closure member. The cover is capable of rotating in a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction relative to the closure member while the cover is secured to the closure member. | 03-17-2011 |
20110192817 | BOTTLE ASSEMBLY HAVING BOTTOM VENT - A bottle assembly including a bottle, a top closure member adapted for releasable engagement with a top portion of the bottle, and a bottom closure member adapted for releasable engagement with a base portion of the bottle. The bottom closure member has a base panel with at least one aperture therein. A diaphragm is positionable between the bottom closure member and the base portion. The diaphragm has at least one sealing element for sealingly engaging the base panel of the bottom closure member and an air passage extending through the at least one sealing element. The diaphragm is moveable between a sealed position and an unsealed position. The air passage is configured to inhibit liquid contained within a liquid chamber of the bottle from entering the air passage when the diaphragm is in its sealed position by trapping air within the air passage. | 08-11-2011 |
20120085674 | Stackable Cup Assembly - A cup assembly configured to be coupled to a second cup assembly is provided. The cup assembly includes a container having an open top, a closed bottom base, and a sidewall extending between the open top and the base. The open top, the base, and the sidewall define a cavity of the container. The cup assembly further includes a lid configured to removably couple to the container. The lid includes a lower portion configured to be received within the cavity of the container to couple the lid to the container. | 04-12-2012 |
20120085677 | Food Storage Container System - A food storage container system including a plurality of food containers and a tray is provided. Each food container includes a container body defining an interior space for holding a product therein and a lid configured to open and close the interior space. The container body is formed from a material including a silicone elastomer. The tray includes a plurality of holders. Each holder defines a recess sized and shaped to removably hold one container of the plurality of containers therein. | 04-12-2012 |
20140190922 | DUAL CONFIGURATION BOTTLE ASSEMBLY - A bottle assembly includes a container having a liquid chamber defined therein, and a vent assembly positionable substantially entirely within the liquid chamber of the container. A collar assembly generally defines a closure for the container and is releasably engageable with a neck of the container. The collar assembly and the container are configured relative to each other to enable selective configuration between a first configuration in which the vent assembly is disposed substantially entirely within the liquid chamber of the container and a second configuration in which the vent assembly is omitted from the container. | 07-10-2014 |
20150014268 | DUAL CONFIGURATION BOTTLE ASSEMBLY - A bottle assembly includes a container and a vent assembly positionable at least in part of a rim of the container. A collar assembly generally defines a closure for the container and is releasably engaged with a neck of the container. The collar assembly and the vent assembly are configured relative to one another to permit selective configuration between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the collar assembly urges the vent assembly onto the rim of the container such that at least a majority of a cross-section of a lateral vent of the vent assembly is disposed below the rim. In the second configuration, in which the vent assembly is omitted from the bottle assembly, the collar assembly substantially sealingly engages the rim of the container. | 01-15-2015 |
20150231036 | INFANT BOTTLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A VENTED NIPPLE - A nipple for use with a bottle assembly includes a base portion that has a bottom surface, a vent region that is coupled to and extends upward from the base portion of the nipple, and a nipple portion that extends upward from the vent region. The nipple portion includes an outlet opening therein, and the vent region includes a vent channel and an air valve substantially aligned with the vent channel. | 08-20-2015 |
Brian Kemper, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120119034 | Deorbiting a Spacecraft from a Highly Inclined Elliptical Orbit - Deorbiting of an earth-orbiting satellite is accomplished by executing an orbit transfer maneuver, the orbit transfer maneuver resulting in transference of the satellite from an operational orbit to a disposal orbit, where the disposal orbit is substantially circular and has a nominal radius of approximately, 31,000 kilometers. The operational orbit may be substantially geosynchronous and have at least one of (i) an inclination of greater than 10 degrees and (ii) a nominal eccentricity greater than 0.1. Alternatively, the operational orbit may be a medium earth orbit. | 05-17-2012 |
Christian Karl Kemper, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20130111440 | Methods, Apparatuses, and Computer-Readable Media for Computing Checksums for Effective Caching in Continuous Distributed Builds | 05-02-2013 |
Christopher Kemper, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090070426 | CONTENT CONTRIBUTION AND PLACEMENT THROUGH EXTERNAL SOCIAL COMMUNITIES - A method and system for content distribution and placement through external social communities is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes building a work of authorship through a collective coordination of authors of the work of authorship in a community environment, providing a portion of content of the work of authorship on an external social community through a feed from the community environment to the external social community, processing a response of a user of the external social community in contributing to the work of authorship, and integrating the response of the user of the external social community in the work of authorship. The method may include providing the feed as of a Real Simple Syndication feed, as an embeddable widget, and/or an activity announcement based on an update of the work of authorship in the community environment. | 03-12-2009 |
Christopher E. Kemper, Blaine, MN US
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20130007962 | PRESSURE RELIEVING BODY SUPPORT APPARATUS - A body support apparatus, system, and method of reducing pressure on the pelvic structure of a non-ambulatory or semi-ambulatory individual. According to the invention, a body support apparatus provides pressure relief and a level base of pelvic support for wheelchair users. The body support apparatus provides enhanced pressure relief via layers of tissue density-specific pressure relieving layers of foam. In addition, the apparatus provides further pressure relief via gender specific pressure relief zones. The body support apparatus can be used in combination with a wheelchair to provide pressure relief and a pelvic postural support. | 01-10-2013 |
Christopher E. Kemper, Chico, CA US
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20100058541 | TENSION RELIEVING BODY SUPPORT APPARATUS - A mattress including a core foam layer having a first indentation force deflection at twenty five percent compression, a first density and a first thickness. The top outer foam layer has a second indentation force deflection at twenty five percent compression, a second density and a second thickness. The first intermediate foam layer is intermediate and coextensive with the core layer and the top outer layer, and has a third indentation force deflection at twenty five percent compression, a third density and a third intermediate thickness. The first indentation force deflection is greater than the third indentation force deflection and the third indentation force deflection is greater than the second indentation force deflection. | 03-11-2010 |
Corey Kemper, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090316970 | IDENTIFICATION OF REGIONS OF INTEREST AND EXTRACTION OF TIME VALUE CURVES IN IMAGING PROCEDURES - A method of extracting at least one time-value curve to determine a protocol in an imaging procedure using an imaging system, includes: determining a first N-dimensional data set of pixel values of a portion of a body of the patient at a first time using the imaging system, wherein N is an integer; determining at least a second N-dimensional data set of pixel values of the portion at a second time using the imaging system; computing a predetermined number of correlated segments of the imaged portion corresponding to a predetermined number of regions of interest of the patient by computing a similarity metric of a time series of pixel values; computing the at least one time-value curve for at least one of the regions of interest; and determining a protocol for a diagnostic scan using the image system based at least in part upon data from the time value curve. | 12-24-2009 |
20100204572 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Determination of Parameters for a Procedure, for Estimation of Cardiopulmonary Function and for Fluid Delivery - A method of determining at least one parameter for an imaging procedure including the injection of a contrast enhancement fluid which includes a contrast enhancing agent, includes: substituting into a model discrete point data determined from at least one contrast time enhancement curve measured using an imaging system for a first region of interest resulting from injection of a bolus of the contrast enhancement fluid. In several embodiments, a sufficient number of data points can be substituted into the model to determine values for physiological variables in the model. The variables can, for example, be related to cardiopulmonary function. At least one data point from at least a second contrast time enhancement curve for a second region of interest measured using the imaging system can also substituted into the model. | 08-12-2010 |
20130253314 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINATION OF PARAMETERS FOR A PROCEDURE, FOR ESTIMATION OF CARDIOPULMONARY FUNCTION AND FOR FLUID DELIVERY - A method of determining at least one parameter for an imaging procedure including the injection of a contrast enhancement fluid which includes a contrast enhancing agent, includes: substituting into a model discrete point data determined from at least one contrast time enhancement curve measured using an imaging system for a first region of interest resulting from injection of a bolus of the contrast enhancement fluid. In several embodiments, a sufficient number of data points can be substituted into the model to determine values for physiological variables in the model. The variables can, for example, be related to cardiopulmonary function. At least one data point from at least a second contrast time enhancement curve for a second region of interest measured using the imaging system can also substituted into the model. | 09-26-2013 |
Corey A. Kemper, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20130044926 | Identification of Regions of Interest and Extraction of Time Value Curves In Imaging Procedures - A method of extracting at least one time-value curve to determine a protocol in an imaging procedure using an imaging system, includes: determining a first N-dimensional data set of pixel values of a portion of a body of the patient at a first time using the imaging system, wherein N is an integer; determining at least a second N-dimensional data set of pixel values of the portion at a second time using the imaging system; computing a predetermined number of correlated segments of the imaged portion corresponding to a predetermined number of regions of interest of the patient by computing a similarity metric of a time series of pixel values; computing the at least one time-value curve for at least one of the regions of interest; and determining a protocol for a diagnostic scan using the image system based at least in part upon data from the time value curve. | 02-21-2013 |
20150141813 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL FLUID INJECTION PROTOCOLS BASED ON X-RAY TUBE VOLTAGE - A system for patient imaging is provided. The system includes an imaging system and a parameter generator to determine parameters of at least a first phase of an injection procedure. The imaging system includes a scanner that has at least one x-ray tube. The parameter generator is programmed to determine at least one of the parameters on the basis of a voltage to be applied to the at least one x-ray tube during an imaging procedure. A method of controlling an injector system is also provided, and the method includes determining injection parameters, at least one of which is determined on the basis of a voltage to be applied to an x-ray tube during the imaging procedure, as well as controlling the injector system at least in part on the basis of the determined injection parameters. | 05-21-2015 |
Curt Matthew Kemper, Salem, OR US
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20130180054 | HAND TOOL - A hand tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the hand tool may provide improved features for facilitating storage and operation of the tool members. One example hand tool includes first and second jaws capable of translating between an extended position and a retracted position. Such a hand tool provides a locking member configured to lock to prevent translation of the first and second jaws from the retracted position. Another example hand tool includes a tool member carried by a handle and rotatable between an open position and a stowed position. Such a hand tool provides a ramp defined on the tool member to facilitate easy rotation of the tool member to the stowed position. | 07-18-2013 |
20140366279 | HAND TOOL - A hand tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the hand tool may provide improved features for facilitating storage and operation of the tool members. One example hand tool includes first and second jaws capable of translating between an extended position and a retracted position. | 12-18-2014 |
Dale Alan Kemper, Gilbert, AZ US
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20150137782 | Systems and methods to monitor current in switching converters - Various embodiments of the invention increase current monitoring accuracy in switching converters. In particular, certain embodiments of the invention allow reduce noise associated with transients that are typically generated at transitions when power FETs are turn on and off and allow to accurately sense inductor DC current of switching converters, thereby, increase current monitoring accuracy without requiring any blanking circuitry. In certain embodiments of the invention, this is accomplished by an acquisition circuit that dynamically monitors current in various operating modes. A phase frequency detector (PFD) and control circuit in the acquisition circuit automatically align a narrow sampling window and the midpoint of a turn-on signal. Certain embodiments utilize an analog multiplier circuit to sense current in skip mode operation. | 05-21-2015 |
David Kemper, Houston, TX US
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20150013120 | CLIP FOR A DRIVELINE SHIELD ASSEMBLY - A U-shaped clip for use in a driveline shield system having a cap disposed to releasably engage a bearing mounted adjacent a drive shaft. The cap supports a tubular guard or shield in a coaxial position relative to the drive shaft. One or more lugs on the bearing are disposed to seat in corresponding slots formed in the cap. When the lugs are seated in the slots, rotation of the cap relative to the bearing causes the bearing and the cap to engage one another. The U-shaped clip is pivotally mounted to the cap and rotatable between a first position in which the clip extends into the slot and secures the lugs in engagement with the cap and a second release position in which the clip is retracted from the slot, thereby permitting relative rotation between the cap and bearing. | 01-15-2015 |
David J. Kemper, Portland, OR US
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20110296254 | Distillation and reconstruction of provisioning components - Disclosed is a method for archiving provisioning errors that may occur during provisioning of a computing environment having configurable components. The method may comprise distilling a provisioning request, wherein the distilling the provisioning request includes recording, in a provisioning archive, a provisioning request component, and filtering the provisioning request component. The provisioning request component may comprise a component requested to be added to, removed from, and/or updated in the computing environment. The method may further comprise distilling a provisioning target, wherein the distilling the provisioning target includes recording, in the provisioning archive, a target environment, and filtering an existing component of the target environment. Additionally, the method may comprise applying the provisioning request to the provisioning target, including provisioning the target environment, resulting in an updated provisioning target. Furthermore, the method may comprise determining if a provisioning error occurred, and adding the provisioning error, if any, to the provisioning archive. | 12-01-2011 |
Erik Kemper, Franklin, WI US
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20120059664 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS - A system and method for management of personal health and wellness is disclosed. The system receives an input for generating a user profile for a user, with the user profile having an initial health status goal associated therewith including target physiological parameter levels, nutritional uptake, and physical fitness activity. Physiological data, nutritional data, and physical fitness data are received by the system over a period of time on measured physiological parameters, dietary consumption, and physical activity of the user, with the system then analyzing and comparing the received data to the physiological parameters, nutritional uptake, and physical fitness activity associated with the initial health status goal. The system communicates to the user a personalized health and wellness status update that is based on the analysis of the received data and the comparison of such data to the physiological, nutritional, and physical activity metrics associated with the initial health status goal. | 03-08-2012 |
Erik Kemper, Waukesha, WI US
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20100128049 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VISUALIZING MONOCHROMATIC IMAGES IN COLOR HUE - A method and system for visualizing monochromatic images in color hue is disclosed herewith. The method comprises: obtaining an optimal monochromatic color wavelength corresponding to an effective light level, the effective light level being identified with reference to an ambient light level and a monitor light level. The monochromatic color wavelength is converted to corresponding to a color hue and is incorporated to a gray scale map of an image to provide a colored view of the image. | 05-27-2010 |
20110214055 | Systems and Methods for Using Structured Libraries of Gestures on Multi-Touch Clinical Systems - Systems, methods and computer-readable storage mediums encoded with instructions for providing touch-driven controls in a clinical setting are provided. Certain embodiments provide a system that includes a clinical system and a customizable structured library of functions. The structured library can include a function associated with a clinical context. The function can be associated with a user input requiring the use of a touch driven interface with multi-touch gestures. The user input can provide for immediate execution of the associated function. The structured library can be loaded onto the clinical system as a driver such that the function is made available based on the associated clinical context. Certain embodiments can include a user interface configured to allow a user to add or delete a function or modify the user input associated with a function. Certain embodiments can include a user interface that provides instruction as to using a function. | 09-01-2011 |
Erik Paul Kemper, Franklin, WI US
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20110029325 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ENHANCE HEALTHCARE INFORMATION ANALYSES - Methods and apparatus to enhance healthcare information analyses are disclosed herein. An example method for use with a healthcare information system includes automatically detecting a scheduled analysis of healthcare information associated with a patient based on a detection of the patient; retrieving textual data corresponding to a medical history of the patient from an information source according to a first configuration setting, wherein the first configuration setting controls which of a plurality of aspects of the medical history is to be retrieved; generating a report using the textual data according to a second configuration setting, wherein the second configuration setting controls an organization of the generated report; converting the report to an audio file and storing the audio file in memory; and in response to detecting an initiation of the scheduled analysis, outputting at least a first segment of the audio file on a presentation device associated with the scheduled analysis in conjunction with a presentation of one or more images associated with the scheduled analysis. | 02-03-2011 |
20110150706 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING HYPERPOLARIZED MATERIALS - Methods and apparatuses for generating hyperpolarized materials are disclosed. In one embodiment, a flexible fluid path is provided for use in a polarizer system. In a further embodiment, a polarizer system is provided with an electromechanical assembly for controlling the movement of a fluid path, when present, within a sample path of the polarizer system. In a further embodiment, a polarizer system is provided having a sample path entry point at a convenient height for use by a user standing on the ground. | 06-23-2011 |
20110310126 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTING WITH DATASETS FOR DISPLAY - Methods and systems for interacting with datasets for display are provided. One method includes displaying information on a display having a surface viewable by a user and receiving a user input at a surface of a multi-touch sensitive device. The surface of the multi-touch sensitive device is a different surface than the surface of the display viewable by the user. The method further includes manipulating the displayed information in response to the received user input. | 12-22-2011 |
20120179038 | ULTRASOUND BASED FREEHAND INVASIVE DEVICE POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD - In one embodiment, an interventional guidance method includes generating an ultrasound image of a subject anatomy of interest. The method also includes superimposing on the ultrasound image a visual indication of at least one of projection of a position of an interventional device, trajectory of the interventional device, and a location at which the interventional device will intercept an ultrasound imaging plane. The interventional guidance method also includes dynamically altering an aspect of the superimposed visual indication during a interventional procedure. The dynamic altering includes altering a dynamic indication of a trajectory of the interventional instrument transverse to the imaging plane or an interception location of the trajectory of the interventional instrument with the imaging plane. | 07-12-2012 |
20130053676 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING PATIENT MOTION DURING MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING - A medical imaging system includes a gantry having a bore extending therethrough, a bore cover disposed within the bore, and an element disposed on the bore cover, the element being viewable by a patient positioned within the bore to reduce patient motion. A method of imaging a patient is also described herein. | 02-28-2013 |
Jakob Kemper, New York, NY US
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20120226279 | PELVIC AND SCAPULAR BONE PLATE AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTATION - The invention relates to a pelvic or scapular bone plate implant having a planar or curved outer frame portion. The frame has a surface which can be aligned with a surface of a bone to which the bone plate is to be implanted. The plate has a flap portion, the outer frame portion at least partially surrounds the flap portion such that the bone contacting surface the flap portion is located within the outer boundary of the frame portion. The flap portion is connected with the outer frame portion via a material interconnection which allows the flap to be bent with respect to the frame. A method for implanting such a bone plate implant is also taught. | 09-06-2012 |
20140052138 | BONE SCREW AND WASHER INSERTION TOOL - The insertion tool and pusher system of the present invention includes a bone screw having a head and a shaft. An annular washer is adapted to be mounted on the bone screw shaft. An insertion tool having a longitudinally extending shaft with an axial bore therethrough is provided for receiving the bone screw. The shaft has a first end with a washer retention surface surrounding the insertion tool cannulated shaft bore. The washer is held on the retention surface which positions the washer to receive the bone screw shaft. Pin-like spring elements are used to hold the washer in position. A plate is mounted on an outer surface at the first end of the inserter shaft, the plate having a bone contacting surface. | 02-20-2014 |
Jeremiah Kemper, Sammamish, WA US
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20140375646 | DYNAMIC ALTERATION OF GUIDES BASED ON RESOLUTION CHANGES - Guides used to illustrate straight lines for positioning graphic objects in an art board are dynamically altered to maintain a designated offset and alignment when used in simulations of displays with different display resolutions. Each guide is associated with an alignment and offset that is used to position the guide in an art board. When the display resolution of the art board changes, each guide is automatically rendered to a position that maintains the alignment and offset associated with each guide. | 12-25-2014 |
John Joseph Kemper, Temecula, CA US
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20090008943 | Residential hydroelectric generator - In this age of global warming, solar cells, and wind power, this invention utilizes incoming utility water pressure to generate electricity. Each time the faucet is turned on, the grass is watered, and even when the toilet is flushed, electricity will be generated. The idea of hydroelectric power generated in the home, multi-family or commercial use is the basis for this invention. | 01-08-2009 |
John L. Kemper, Vienna, VA US
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20090076973 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND TRACKING AGREEMENTS FOR SELLING LOANS TO A SECONDARY MARKET PURCHASER - A system for creating an agreement and tracking compliance with terms of an agreement between a seller and a purchaser for the sale of loans includes deal management logic and a rules processor. The deal management logic is configured to store and track the terms of the agreement using a set of business rules. The rules processor comprises the set of business rules and is configured to facilitate adding or editing at least one business rule based on at least one term of the agreement. In addition, the rules processor is configured to access the business rules to assess compliance with the terms of the agreement during delivery of the loans. The system may also include pricing logic that is configured to create a set of price data based on the at least one term of the agreement. | 03-19-2009 |
20100268641 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING LOAN DATA AT DELIVERY - A system for verifying loan data for a loan being delivered by a seller to a purchaser includes underwriting logic that generates a set of underwriting data for a loan and delivery logic that receives a set of delivery data for the loan from the seller and processes the delivery data. The delivery logic includes comparison logic that compares the underwriting data for the loan and the delivery data for the loan to determine any differences. If there are differences between the underwriting data and the delivery data for the loan, yield adjustments and fees may be determined for the loan based on the differences. | 10-21-2010 |
20110112955 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRICING LOANS IN THE SECONDARY MORTGAGE MARKET - A system is provided for generating pricing information regarding loans where each loan has loan level data and is associated with a borrower. The system includes a pricing engine for generating a price for each loan including an interest rate component and a credit risk component. The credit risk component is generated based on loan level data for the particular loan. | 05-12-2011 |
20130066766 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMITTING TO PURCHASE OR SELL LOANS - A method for generating a price for a loan comprises providing a seller of one or more loans with an ability to make an N-day forward commitment, wherein N is an arbitrary number selectable by the seller. The method further comprises receiving a commitment from the seller for the one or more loans and generating a market-based price for the one or more loans based on the N-day forward commitment. | 03-14-2013 |
Joseph Jay Kemper, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110229420 | Cleaning Composition Containing Substituted Starch - A cleaning composition having from 0.05% to 30% by weight of surfactant and from 0.01% to 10% by weight of substituted starch, wherein the substituted starch has: | 09-22-2011 |
Kevin Kemper, San Francisco, CA US
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20150349676 | Methods and Apparatuses for Selectively Controlling Motor Power Boards - Methods and systems for building arbitrary motor controllers are described. An example motor controller may include multiple motor power boards connected in a stacked configuration and coupled in parallel. Each motor power board may include one or more power transistors and one or more gate drivers having an input terminal coupled to a control signal connector and an output terminal coupled to a gate terminal of the one or more power transistors. The example motor controller may also include a power bus connector coupled, in parallel, to a respective output terminal of each of the multiple motor power boards. Further, the example motor controller may include a control system coupled to the control signal connector and configured to selectively enable a set that includes one or more of the multiple motor power boards based on an output power requirement. | 12-03-2015 |
Lynn Kemper, San Carlos, CA US
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20080228648 | SYSTEM FOR PERSONAL AUTHORIZATION CONTROL FOR CARD TRANSACTIONS - An authorization system allows for cardholder-provided parameters to a personal authorization subsystem. The parameters can be selected by the cardholder to limit the authorizations that would otherwise be granted on the card. The parameters can indicate limits by frequency, dollar amount, merchant, geographic location, time of day, combinations thereof, or the like. Authorization for a given transaction, even where authorized by an issuer and a network operator, might be denied based on self-constraints set by the cardholder. In some variations, messages are sent to the cardholder based on constraints set by the cardholder and transactions might be approved and messaged, or denied and messaged. | 09-18-2008 |
20080235136 | SYSTEM FOR PERSONAL AUTHORIZATION CONTROL FOR CARD TRANSACTIONS - An authorization system allows for cardholder-provided parameters to a personal authorization subsystem. The parameters can be selected by the cardholder to limit the authorizations that would otherwise be granted on the card. The parameters can indicate limits by frequency, dollar amount, merchant, geographic location, time of day, combinations thereof, or the like. Authorization for a given transaction, even where authorized by an issuer and a network operator, might be denied based on self-constraints set by the cardholder. In some variations, messages are sent to the cardholder based on constraints set by the cardholder and transactions might be approved and messaged, or denied and messaged. | 09-25-2008 |
20080265018 | SYSTEM FOR PERSONAL AUTHORIZATION CONTROL FOR CARD TRANSACTIONS - An authorization system allows for cardholder-provided parameters to a personal authorization subsystem. The parameters can be selected by the cardholder to limit the authorizations that would otherwise be granted on the card. The parameters can indicate limits by frequency, dollar amount, merchant, geographic location, time of day, combinations thereof, or the like. Authorization for a given transaction, even where authorized by an issuer and a network operator, might be denied based on self-constraints set by the cardholder. In some variations, messages are sent to the cardholder based on constraints set by the cardholder and transactions might be approved and messaged, or denied and messaged. | 10-30-2008 |
20110010296 | SYSTEM FOR PERSONAL AUTHORIZATION CONTROL FOR CARD TRANSACTIONS - An authorization system allows for cardholder-provided parameters to a personal authorization subsystem. The parameters can be selected by the cardholder to limit the authorizations that would otherwise be granted on the card. The parameters can indicate limits by frequency, dollar amount, merchant, geographic location, time of day, combinations thereof, or the like. Authorization for a given transaction, even where authorized by an issuer and a network operator, might be denied based on self-constraints set by the cardholder. In some variations, messages are sent to the cardholder based on constraints set by the cardholder and transactions might be approved and messaged, or denied and messaged. | 01-13-2011 |
20120259783 | SYSTEM FOR PERSONAL AUTHORIZATION CONTROL FOR CARD TRANSACTIONS - An authorization system allows for cardholder-provided parameters to a personal authorization subsystem. The parameters can be selected by the cardholder to limit the authorizations that would otherwise be granted on the card. The parameters can indicate limits by frequency, dollar amount, merchant, geographic location, time of day, combinations thereof, or the like. Authorization for a given transaction, even where authorized by an issuer and a network operator, might be denied based on self-constraints set by the cardholder. In some variations, messages are sent to the cardholder based on constraints set by the cardholder and transactions might be approved and messaged, or denied and messaged. | 10-11-2012 |
Lynn Kemper, Portland, OR US
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20110258116 | System and Method for Issuer Originated Payments for On-Line Banking Bill Payments - Techniques for processing on-line banking bill payment requests are provided. A bill payment request is received from an operator of an on-line banking bill payment web site. The operator may be a bank. The request is for payment of a bill using a portable consumer device. A transaction request is then generated for an issuer and sent to the issuer for authorization. The issuer then sends a response indicating whether the transaction request is approved or declined. Remittance information for a biller is generated if the transaction is approved. The remittance information is then forwarded to the operator of the on-line banking bill payment web site for forwarding to a user of the portable consumer device. Additionally, the remittance information is sent to an acquirer or cash management bank, which can forward the information to the biller associated with the bill payment request. | 10-20-2011 |
Mark Stephen Kemper, Adrian, MI US
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20100280664 | MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL BY SOLID AND GAS PHASE RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR CHEMICALLY CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE FOR INSULATED ELECTRIC CABLES AND FOR OTHER PRODUCTS - A system and method is described to measure condensed phase and gas phase by-products in the production of chemically cross-linked polyethylene products and, further, for control of the production process. | 11-04-2010 |
20110046768 | Determining Characteristics of Electric Cables Using Terahertz Radiation - An apparatus, system and method are described for determining a characteristic of an electric cable using THz radiation. The THz radiation may non-destructively penetrate a carbon black semiconductor layer to detect a THz spectrum of a cross-linked polyethylene insulator. The THz spectrum can be analyzed to determine the characteristics of the electric cable, including concentrations of polar chemical by-products in the XLPE insulator and, and to control the production process of the electric cables. | 02-24-2011 |
Michael Carroll Kemper, Sparks, NV US
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20110314722 | Cradle for a fishing rod and reel - A receptacle that is removably attached onto a support means and is functional for supporting a fishing rod and reel therein in an upright vertical position. More particularly, the invention pertains to a cradle that is of a shape and size to firmly support the fishing rod and reel without the need for any type of brackets, bolts, straps, clips or the like. More importantly, the cradle is easily supported in a manner that allows the fisherman to freely move about without any interference from the rod and reel and further the invention is completely hands-free in function. | 12-29-2011 |
Michael D. Kemper, Granada Hills, CA US
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20150197125 | AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING BALL-MOUNT HITCH APPARATUS - An automatically adjusting ball-mount hitch apparatus is disclosed having a hitch ball extending from a platform. A shaft extends from the platform and is slidably disposed within a sleeve. A hitch bar has a first generally horizontal arm adapted to be removably attached to a receiver hitch of a towing vehicle. A generally vertical arm of the hitch bar is attached to a coupling that is connected to or formed integrally with the sleeve. The shaft is capable of vertical movement within the sleeve in response to vertical forces applied to the platform, permitting the platform and the hitch ball to move vertically, independent of the hitch bar and the towing vehicle receiver, in an automatic fashion during use of the apparatus. | 07-16-2015 |
Nathan Kemper, Crestline, OH US
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20150094754 | FILTER DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A filter device has a single hub and a plurality of filter struts extending in a first longitudinal direction. A plurality of wire loops extend in a second longitudinal direction opposite the filter struts. The filter struts and wire loops each engage the vessel wall of a body lumen when deployed. The wire loops limit the filter device from becoming tilted and embedded in the vessel wall. A retrieval device includes a sheath and a snaring mechanism. The snaring mechanism engages a hook member of the filter and the sheath envelopes the wire loops and filter struts. The sheath will cause the wire loops to bend and fold over the filter struts during retrieval such that the wire loops and filter struts extend in the same longitudinal direction after being enveloped by the sheath. | 04-02-2015 |
20150250578 | MEDICAL DEVICE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A retrieval system for a medical device includes an access sheath, a clot catch with an attached mesh, and a filter catch having an attached retrieval member. The filter catch is translatable within clot catch, and the clot catch is translatable within the access sheath. The mesh is expandable into engagement with a body vessel during retrieval of the medical device. The mesh captures emboli that are dislodged during retrieval of the device. The device is captured by the clot catch during retrieval, and the clot catch is subsequently captured by the access sheath. The system can further include an inner sheath translatable within the clot catch, with the inner sheath capturing the medical device and the clot catch capturing the inner sheath. | 09-10-2015 |
Nathan Kemper, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20160024690 | Electrospinning Apparatus and Methods of Use Thereof - The invention relates to an electrospinning apparatus and method of use thereof. | 01-28-2016 |
20160038299 | Medical Implant for Fixation and Integration with Hard Tissue - The invention relates to medical implants, including spinal implants and bone grafts, for fixation and integration with hard tissue. The bone medical implants include at least one rotational fixation mechanism that further includes or is attached to one or more sharp protrusions configured to penetrate and become lodged into hard tissue to provide support and positional stability. Such support is useful to ensure that the spinal bone graft may be used without additional stabilizing or anchoring structures, such as supporting plates or screws. | 02-11-2016 |
Paul C. Kemper, Palm Harbor, FL US
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20150089541 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE INSERTION OF LOCAL MEDIA CONTENT INTO A PROGRAM STREAM - Methods and apparatus for monitoring locally inserted media content are disclosed. A disclosed method includes obtaining identification data and inserting the identification data in the media content after the media content has been received at a media consumption location. Another disclosed method includes receiving media content before the media content is output by a consumer receiving device and monitoring the received media content. Monitoring the received media content may include extracting signatures from the received media content and transmitting the extracted signatures to another location. | 03-26-2015 |
Paul Leslie Kemper, Frankton, IN US
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20080299448 | BATTERY UNIT WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE - A battery unit ( | 12-04-2008 |
20120244415 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A battery assembly includes a first cell and a second cell adjacent the first cell. A first insulator and a second insulator extend over and encapsulate first electrode and second electrode. A shell extends over the first and second insulators thereby encapsulating the first and second insulators. A mechanical connection is defined between the first insulator of the first cell and the second insulator of the second cell. | 09-27-2012 |
Rainer Kemper, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20130180740 | TELESCOPING COULTER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A telescoping coulter system for an agricultural machine, operable on ground and having a frame and a moveable structure, includes a coulter arm, having a proximal end with a pivot point, and a distal end bearing a rotatable coulter disk. An extension mechanism connects the frame to the coulter arm, and is configured to translate the coulter arm between a raised transport position not in mechanical conflict with the moveable structure, and a lowered operational position in which the coulter disk can contact the ground and is proximate to the moveable structure. | 07-18-2013 |
Roger Kemper, Henderson, NV US
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20120046089 | VIDEO SLOT GAMING MACHINE - A gaming machine and method are provided which provide a slot game to a player. The slot game includes a plurality of cells arranged in a grid. The grid has a plurality of rows and columns. The game is played and an initial outcome is established and any payouts based on a winning outcome are paid. If a catalyst symbol appears in the initial outcome, any reactant symbols which appear in the outcome in a predetermined relationship with the catalyst symbol may be changed into a resultant symbol which is treated as wild. The resultant symbols and the other symbols form a secondary outcome. The player may be awarded an award or payout based on the secondary outcome. | 02-23-2012 |
20140335931 | GAMING MACHINE AND METHODS OF ALLOWING A PLAYER TO PLAY GAMING MACHINES HAVING RETAINED SPECIAL SYMBOLS - A method of allowing a player to play a gaming machine is described herein. The method includes displaying the game including a plurality of symbols at a plurality of symbol positions including at least one special symbol. A game outcome is randomly generated and displayed. An award is provided to the player if a winning combination is displayed in the generated first game outcome. The method further includes determining if a first special symbol is displayed in the generated first game outcome and responsively retaining the first special symbol during a subsequent second game, generating the second game outcome including the retained first special symbol, determining if a second special symbol is displayed in the second game outcome and responsively releasing the retained first special symbol in a subsequent third game if the second special symbol does not appear in the second game outcome. | 11-13-2014 |
Steven L. Kemper, Lancaster, PA US
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20160053449 | STRUCTURAL TUBE BASED MOVABLE VEHICLE CRASH BARRIER GATE - A vehicle crash barrier gate constructed primarily of structural tube members and having an energy-absorbing connection between horizontal movable gate member and vertical post members. The gate member is provided with one or more deformable flanges adjacent to each end. Each post includes a vertically extending channel for receiving a respective gate member end and the flanges. An inwardly facing, vertically aligned opening in each channel allows the gate member to extend therethrough and span the space between the posts. The vertical extent of the openings spans the required vertical movement of the gate member. One or more reinforcing elements are disposed on the posts proximate to the elevation at which the gate member is positioned to prevent vehicle passage to strengthen the vertical post structure. A drive apparatus is provided to move the gate member vertically between an open position, typically at grade level, and a closed position, typically elevated above grade level. | 02-25-2016 |
Timothy G. Kemper, Marietta, GA US
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20090104325 | Method of reducing oil content in dry distillers grain with solubles (DDGS) - Method of reducing residual oil in DDGS by pulverizing and pelletizing the DDGS followed by extraction with an organic solvent. | 04-23-2009 |
20100160658 | Mechanical Partial Desolventizing System and Process - Improved system and process for separating the initial portion of liquid solvent from spent oleaginous material after the solvent extraction process and prior to the thermal desolventizing process. Solvent laden solids departing the solvent extraction process are subjected to mechanical pressure to squeeze a portion of the liquid solvent through a perforated surface, into a collection hopper. This liquid solvent is subsequently recycled back to the solvent extraction process for liquid clarification and additional oil recovery. | 06-24-2010 |
20120066929 | IMPROVED DESOLVENTIZER TOASTER WITH VAPOR RECYCLE - An improved desolventizer toaster and methods are provided wherein a solvent vapor recycle system may be employed to recycle solvent vapor throughout a portion of the desolventizer portion of the apparatus housing. In other embodiments of the invention, a water vapor recycle system may be employed to recycle water vapor throughout a portion of the toaster portion of the apparatus housing. The solvent vapor recycle system may comprise an appropriate meal dust separator, blower and superheater. The water vapor recycle system may comprise an appropriate ejector or blower and superheater. Water vapor recovered in the solvent extraction process may be used as a water vapor feed to the heated water vapor recycling system. | 03-22-2012 |
20130022516 | LOW LAYER SOLVENT EXTRACTOR - An apparatus for the solvent extraction of oil-bearing materials having a two-deck ( | 01-24-2013 |
20140110329 | ROTATABLE BASKET EXTRACTOR - A rotatable basket extractor for use in extracting oil from oleaginous feed material is disclosed. The extractor includes a rotatable rotor that includes a plurality of baskets extending radially outward from a central shaft, and the baskets receive and transport the oleaginous feed material while a motor rotates the baskets between a feed inlet and a feed outlet. The rotor is located within a housing and positioned above a screen through which miscella that drains from the feed material passes. The miscella is collected in a trough located below the screen and is sprayed onto the feed material bed positioned within the baskets in a counter-current manner. A suction device pulls vapor down between the particles of the feed material bed to decrease the drainage time of the miscella through the feed material. | 04-24-2014 |
20140202029 | DESOLVENTIZER TOASTER WITH VAPOR RECYCLE - An improved desolventizer toaster and methods are provided wherein a solvent vapor recycle system may be employed to recycle solvent vapor throughout a portion of the desolventizer portion of the apparatus housing. In other embodiments of the invention, a water vapor recycle system may be employed to recycle water vapor throughout a portion of the toaster portion of the apparatus housing. The solvent vapor recycle system may comprise an appropriate meal dust separator, blower and superheater. The water vapor recycle system may comprise an appropriate ejector or blower and superheater. Water vapor recovered in the solvent extraction process may be used as a water vapor feed to the heated water vapor recycling system. | 07-24-2014 |
Timothy Gerard Kemper, Marietta, GA US
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20160076813 | HEAT EXCHANGER FOR HEATING BULK SOLIDS - A heat exchanger includes a housing including an inlet for receiving bulk solids, and an outlet for discharging the bulk solids, a plurality of spaced apart, substantially parallel heat transfer plate assemblies disposed within the housing, between the inlet and the outlet for heating the bulk solids that flow from the inlet, through spaces between the heat transfer plate assemblies, and at least two gas handling zones including a first gas handling zone and a second gas handling zone spaced from the first gas handling zone, the two gas handling zones disposed between the inlet and the outlet for entry of a pulsed flow of air into the housing and around the bulk solids and for exit of the pulsed flow of air from the housing. | 03-17-2016 |
Wofgang Kemper, Mckinney, TX US
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20140167204 | SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE ASSEMBLY - TSV devices with p-n junctions that are planar have superior performance in breakdown and current handling. Junction diode assembly formed in enclosed trenches occupies less chip area compared with junction-isolation diode assembly in the known art. Diode assembly fabricated with trenches formed after the junction formation reduces fabrication cost and masking steps increase process flexibility and enable asymmetrical TSV and uni-directional TSV functions. | 06-19-2014 |
Wolfgang Kemper, Mckinney, TX US
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20150206985 | SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE ASSEMBLY - TSV devices with p-n junctions that are planar have superior performance in breakdown and current handling. Junction diode assembly formed in enclosed trenches occupies less chip area compared with junction-isolation diode assembly in the known art. Diode assembly fabricated with trenches formed after the junction formation reduces fabrication cost and masking steps increase process flexibility and enable asymmetrical TSV and uni-directional TSV functions. | 07-23-2015 |