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Kenneth L. Allen, Des Moines, IA US
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| 20090077806 | Tire replacement system for compact tractor - A system is provided for refitting a tire system on a compact tractor which typically comes equipped with a set of industrial tires mounted on standard industrial size wheels. A set of replacement agricultural tires or turf tires is provided. The replacement tires are sized to fit on the standard industrial size wheels while having rolling circumferences substantially equal to rolling circumferences of standard agricultural tires or turf tires, respectively, for the compact tractor in question. The industrial tires are replaced with the replacement agricultural tires or turf tires without changing at least the front wheels on the compact tractor. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20110315286 | TIRE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE COMPACT TRACTOR - A system is provided for refitting a tire system on a four-wheel-drive compact tractor which typically comes equipped with a set of industrial tires mounted on standard industrial size wheels. The tractor has a frame size falling within an industry classification of extra large frame, large frame, mid-frame or small frame. A set of replacement agricultural tires or turf tires is provided. The industrial tires are replaced with the replacement agricultural tires or turf tires without changing at least the front wheels on the compact tractor. The replacement tires are selected so as to maintain a front tire overspeed within manufacturer specified ranges for the majority of tractors falling within the industry classification. | 12-29-2011 |
Kenneth L. Astl, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20090119680 | SYSTEM AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE FOR DUPLICATE MESSAGE ELIMINATION DURING RECOVERY WHEN MULTIPLE THREADS ARE DELIVERING MESSAGES FROM A MESSAGE STORE TO A DESTINATION QUEUE - Provided are a system and article of manufacture for duplicate message elimination during recovery when multiple threads are delivering messages from a message store to a destination queue. A plurality of message threads process operations to deliver messages from a message store to a destination queue, wherein one message thread processes one message. An in-doubt list is generated identifying messages that are in-progress of being delivered form the message store to the destination queue by the message threads. One message thread processing one message adds an entry including the message identifier and the thread identifier to a monitor queue. The message thread further adds the message to the destination queue. A recovery thread is generated in response to detecting a failure in the processing by the threads to deliver the messages from the message store to the destination queue. The recovery thread processes the messages indicated in the in-doubt list and compares with message identifiers in the monitor queue to prevent duplicate delivery of messages to the destination queue. | 05-07-2009 |
Kenneth L. Bachorski, Warren, MI US
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| 20110079218 | RADIANT HEATER - A heater includes a burner housing that houses burners for combusting a fuel and air mixture into heated gas. Heater tubes each extend from and return to the burner housing for radiating heat. The heater tubes each have an inlet end and an outlet end with the inlet ends in communication with the burners for receiving the heated gas from the burners. A collector box is disposed in the burner housing in communication with the outlet ends of the heater tubes for receiving the heated gas from the heater tubes. A fan is in communication with the collector box to move the heated gas from the burners to the collector box. The outlet ends of the heater tubes are adjacent each other at the burner housing and each of the inlet ends of the heater tubes are spaced in different directions from the outlet tubes at the burner housing. | 04-07-2011 |
Kenneth L. Beechie, University Place, WA US
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| 20080215011 | ENEMA DEVICE - An enema device for use with a source of enema fluid is provided. The enema device includes a hollow elongated body having first and second ends an interior extending between the first and second ends, a feed portion formed at the first end of the hollow elongated body, and an applicator portion disposed at the second end of the elongated body. The feed portion is in fluid communication with the interior of the hollow elongated body and is adapted to be placed into fluid communication with a source of enema fluid. The applicator portion defines a discharge opening in communication with the interior of the hollow elongated body. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090256377 | MOVEABLE PET BARRIER - A barrier for partitioning sections of a vehicle includes a barrier portion and at least one attachment member adapted to secure the barrier portion to a vehicle seat. The barrier portion includes an upper center portion mateable with a lower center portion. The barrier portion further includes a first cross bar secured to the upper center portion, with the first cross bar having first and second ends, a second cross bar secured to the lower center portion, with the second cross bar having first and second ends, and a first connection member securable to the first ends of the first and second cross bars. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100042056 | ENEMA DEVICE - An enema device for use with a prepackaged enema containing medicated fluid is provided. The enema device includes a cap releasably securable to a prepackaged enema and a nozzle disposed on the cap. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the prepackaged enema when the cap is secured to the prepackaged enema. The enema device further includes an end cap having an end face and a discharge opening formed therein, wherein the cap and nozzle are received within the end cap such that the nozzle is disposed within the opening. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100249730 | ENEMA DEVICE - An enema device for use with a source of enema fluid having an elongated nozzle includes a hollow elongated rigid body having an interior extending between first and second ends and a feed portion formed at the first end defining a feed portion opening. A hollow nozzle receiving portion extends from the feed portion opening and is in fluid communication with the feed portion opening and the interior of the hollow elongated body. The hollow nozzle receiving portion is sized and configured to slidably receive the elongated nozzle, wherein when the elongated nozzle is slidably received within the hollow nozzle receiving portion, the elongated nozzle is in fluid communication with the interior of the hollow elongated body. The enema device further includes a discharge portion disposed at the second end of the elongated body. The discharge portion defines a discharge opening in communication with the interior of the hollow elongated body. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110023788 | PET BARRIER AND COVER - A cover for use with a pet barrier having a frame with first and second ends includes a body portion sized and shaped to cover at least a portion of the frame and first and second attachment members defined on the body portion. The first attachment member is sized and configured to be releasably secured to one of the first and second ends of the frame, and the second attachment member is sized and configured to be releasably secured to the other of the first and second ends of the frame. The cover further includes a closure assembly configured to selectively secure the second attachment member to the frame. | 02-03-2011 |
Kenneth L. Brathon, Avon, CT US
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| 20110289971 | Post-Manufacture Glass Container Thermal Strengthening Method - A method of manufacturing of strengthened glass containers, and more particularly a method of thermally strengthening glass containers in a glass container manufacturing line at a location intermediate the hot end and the cold end. Glass containers formed at an I. S. machine are conveyed through a special tempering Lehr that heats them uniformly to a high temperature that is short of temperatures at which they may become deformed. Subsequently, the glass containers are subjected to a unique rapid thermal strengthening cooling process in which the outer and inner surfaces including all areas of the glass containers are simultaneously cooled to a temperature below the Strain Point of the glass used in the glass containers. | 12-01-2011 |
Kenneth L. Charles, Jr., Columbia, PA US
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| 20110056165 | Liner for concrete forms - The liner for concrete forms is a plastic matrix for simulating the mortar grooves conventionally formed in masonry construction. The liner is placed within a concrete form, and the concrete is poured thereover. The form is removed after the concrete sets, thereby exposing the surface with the liner still remaining therein. The surface of the concrete panel may then be treated as desired to produce a surface finish resembling brick or other masonry construction, e.g., sandblasted or coated with stucco or other material, with the liner remaining in place to protect the simulated mortar grooves. Once the surface of the concrete panel has been treated as desired, the liner is removed to expose the natural concrete surface within the grooves, with this natural concrete surface closely resembling the mortar joints in a masonry wall. | 03-10-2011 |
Kenneth L. Clark, Linton GB
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| 20090143437 | EP4 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - Compounds of formula (X): | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100143308 | AKT NUCLEIC ACIDS, POLYPEPTIDES, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to human Akt3 proteins and polypeptides. The invention also relates to isolated nucleic acids encoding human Akt3, to vectors containing them and to their therapeutic uses, in particular for gene therapy. Expression of Akt3 inhibits cell death associated with hypoxia, apoptosis or necrosis. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20120034188 | Akt Nucleic Acids, Polypeptides, and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to human Akt3 proteins and polypeptides. The invention also relates to isolated nucleic acids encoding human Akt3, to vectors containing them and to their therapeutic uses, in particular for gene therapy. Expression of Akt3 inhibits cell death associated with hypoxia, apoptosis or necrosis. | 02-09-2012 |
Kenneth L. Dretchen, North Potomac, MD US
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| 20110123980 | SEQUENCE-SPECIFIC DETECTION OF NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES - A method for detecting the presence of a target nucleotide sequence in a sample of DNA is described herein in which a test sample comprising single stranded DNA is exposed to a DNA probe and a nicking endonuclease under conditions that would permit sequence-specific hybridization of the probe to a complementary target sequence. The probe comprises a sequence complementary to the target sequence to be detected and this sequence also includes a recognition sequence for the nicking endonuclease. If the sample contains the target sequence, the probe hybridizes to the target and is cleaved by the nicking endonuclease, which leaves the target intact. Observing the presence of probe cleaved by the nicking endonuclease indicates the presence of the target nucleotide sequence in the sample of DNA. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120065088 | SEQUENCE-SPECIFIC DETECTION OF NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES - A method for detecting the presence of a target nucleotide sequence in a sample of DNA is described herein in which a test sample comprising single stranded DNA is exposed to a DNA probe and a nicking endonuclease under conditions that would permit sequence-specific hybridization of the probe to a complementary target sequence. The probe comprises a sequence complementary to the target sequence to be detected and this sequence also includes a recognition sequence for the nicking endonuclease. If the sample contains the target sequence, the probe hybridizes to the target and is cleaved by the nicking endonuclease, which leaves the target intact. Observing the presence of probe cleaved by the nicking endonuclease indicates the presence of the target nucleotide sequence in the sample of DNA. | 03-15-2012 |
Kenneth L. Gavranovic, Douglasville, GA US
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| 20090276504 | DYNAMIC NETWORKING SYSTEM - In a method of managing interactions between a first entity and a second entity, an indication of information requirements that the first entity requires from the second entity to establish a link is received from the first entity. The second entity transmits: a first set of information corresponding to the information requirements, an indication that the second entity desires to establish the link, and an indication of desired information that the second entity requests from the first entity. A link is established between the first entity and the second entity. Once the link has been established, the first set of information is transmitted to the first entity; a second set of information is received from the first entity, the second set of information corresponding to the desired information; the second set of information is transmitted to the second entity; updated information corresponding to updates to the second set of information are received from the first entity; and the updated information is transmitted to the second entity. | 11-05-2009 |
Kenneth L. Glinz, Richmond CA
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| 20100004676 | Low-Cost Disposable Tourniquet Cuff - A low-cost disposable tourniquet cuff includes: a first sheet formed of flexible material that is impermeable to gas; a second sheet facing the first sheet and formed of flexible material impermeable to gas; a bladder seal joining the first sheet to the second sheet around a perimeter to form an inflatable bladder within the perimeter; port means communicating pneumatically with the bladder and releasably connectable to a tourniquet instrument; stiffener means contained within the inflatable bladder and formed of gas-impermeable material less flexible than the first sheet, wherein the stiffener means has a stiffener width dimension less than the bladder width dimension and is joined to the first sheet to form a non-inflatable portion of the first sheet; and securing means attached to the non-inflatable portion of the first sheet and adapted to allow a surgical user to releasably secure the cuff around the limb at the desired location so that the bladder overlaps upon itself. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100268267 | Low-Cost Contour Cuff For Surgical Tourniquet Systems - A low-cost contour cuff for surgical tourniquet systems comprises: a sheath containing an inflatable bladder, the sheath having an arcuate shape, an outer surface and a centerline equidistant between first and second side edges; a securing strap non-releasably attached to the outer surface and formed of substantially inextensible material having a shape that is predetermined and substantially flat, wherein the strap includes a bending portion near a first strap end and a fastening portion near a second strap end, and wherein the bending portion is adapted to allow twisting of the bending portion out of the substantially flat shape to facilitate positioning of the fastening portion into any of a plurality of positions in the substantially flat shape; and fastening means for releasably attaching the fastening portion of the securing strap to the outer surface whenever the sheath is curved into a position for surrounding a limb. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110184457 | Manufacture and Use of Tourniquet Cuff with Improved Pneumatic Passageway - Disclosed are methods of manufacturing and inflating an elongated bladder of a tourniquet cuff that may be secured around the limb of a patient. The method includes sealing together side edges of layers of material to form the bladder, and stiffening the cuff with a stiffener for compressing the portion of the bladder underlying the stiffener inwardly toward the limb while preventing two layers of the cuff from contacting each other at a location adjacent to an edge of the cuff to thus provide a continuous pneumatic passageway in the bladder between the overlying stiffener and the sealed edge for distributing inflating gas through the passageway along the length of the bladder. The method also includes separating the layers that form the bladder with a flange member that together with the bottom layer of the bladder defines a channeled passageway extending away from a port opening in the bladder for delivering gas through the channeled passageway, beyond the flange member and into the inflatable bladder, such that pressurized gas received in the port opening is directed through the channeled passageway and toward the continuous pneumatic passageway that is adjacent to the sealed edge. | 07-28-2011 |
Kenneth L. Havlinek, Houston, TX US
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| 20090044951 | Apparatus and Methods to Control Fluid Flow in a Downhole Tool - Apparatus and methods to control fluid flow in a downhole tool are disclosed. A disclosed example system includes a hydraulically actuatable device having a cavity for receiving pressurized hydraulic fluid stored by a reservoir, a first and a second hydraulic pump, a motor and means for selectively flowing hydraulic fluid from the outlet of at least one of the first and second pumps to the at least one cavity. The first and second hydraulic pumps include an inlet fluidly coupled to the reservoir and an outlet fluidly coupled to the cavity, and the motor is operatively coupled to at least one of the pumps. | 02-19-2009 |
Kenneth L. Johnson, Burbank, CA US
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| 20090145311 | POWER OPERATED CONTAINER CRUSHING DEVICE - A power operated container crushing device, the device comprising: an upper housing; a lower housing integral with said upper housing; and a crushing mechanism comprising a motor attached to and retained in said upper housing, wherein said motor includes a motor gear for rotational engagement with a drive gear; a drive axle with said drive gear fixably attached at one end for rotation thereof and means to attach said drive axle to a threaded sleeve at the other; an elongated threaded sleeve fixably attached to said drive axle for rotation thereof; a threaded shaft for threadably engaging said threaded sleeve; and a crushing plate fixably attached to said threaded shaft; wherein when said motor rotates said motor gear in one direction, said crushing plate moves in a downward direction, and when said motor rotates in the opposite direction, said crushing plate moves in an upward direction. | 06-11-2009 |
Kenneth L. Kasden, Sturgeon Lake, MN US
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| 20080251472 | Cooking caddy - A kitchen cooking apparatus which allows the cook a convenient area to place his or her cooking pot or pan covers during the cooking process or when not cooking a place to store pot or pan covers. The device consists of a frame pivotally connected to at least one pot cover support which is connected to at least two pot cover support legs which are movable between a fully expanded position and a fully collapsed position. The apparatus has a removable drip tray for catching and holding cooking juices during the cooking process, which doubles as place to hold cooking utensils. Upon completion of the cooking the drip tray can be removed and the apparatus either left open for cover storage or snapped shut for drawer storage. | 10-16-2008 |
Kenneth L. Kasiske, Jackson, NJ US
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| 20100087153 | System and method to manage processing operations within a wireless terminal following receipt of a null page - A method and system to determine when a wireless terminal has been paged by a servicing base station. An encoded paging burst is received on a paging channel and then decoded to produce a decoded paging burst. The decoded paging burst is processed to determine if it is a null page. When the encoded paging burst is a null page, subsequent processing operations scheduled to follow a later null page are rescheduled and immediately processed, allowing the wireless terminal to re-enter the sleep mode more quickly following the receipt of a subsequent paging burst. | 04-08-2010 |
Kenneth L. Kleppert, Emmaus, PA US
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| 20080200273 | Golf putting game kit and method - A golf game including a ball, a first pin, and two second pins, the pins being disposed co-linearly on a putting surface, one second pin on either side of the first pin. A method of playing the golf game including placing the ball on the putting surface at a starting point, standing the first pin and the two second pins on the putting surface at a first distance from the ball, striking the ball with a putter to cause the ball to roll towards the pins, and scoring “one” if the ball knocks down only the first pin, “two” if the ball knocks down the first pin and one or both of the second pins, “three” if the ball knocks down only one of the second pins, or “four” if the ball fails to knock down any pins. | 08-21-2008 |
Kenneth L. Knowlson, Lake Owsego, OR US
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| 20100169502 | Hybrid method for delivering streaming media within the home - A hybrid system and method for delivering “streaming” media within the home. According to the method, small portions of media items from a controlling device are received at a rendering device for pre-caching into a cache. Upon a user selecting a media item for playback, play of the media item is immediately started from the cache in real-time while the remaining portions of the selected media item are downloaded from the controlling device and appended to cache at a rate faster than real-time. | 07-01-2010 |
Kenneth L. Lipow, Bridgeport, CT US
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| 20120035764 | SURGICAL ROBOT AND ROBOTIC CONTROLLER - The present invention was developed by a neurosurgeon and seeks to mimic the results of primate neurological research which is indicative of a human's actual neurological control structures and logic. Specifically, the motor proprioceptive and tactile neurophysiology functioning of the surgeon's hands and internal hand control system from the muscular level through the intrafusal fiber system of the neural network is considered in creating the robot and method of operation of the present invention. Therefore, the surgery is not slowed down as in the art, because the surgeon is in conscious and subconscious natural agreement and harmonization with the robotically actuated surgical instruments based on neurological mimicking of the surgeon's behavior with the functioning of the robot. Therefore, the robot can enhance the surgeon's humanly limited senses while not introducing disruptive variables to the surgeon's naturally occurring operation of his neurophysiology. This is therefore also a new field, neurophysiological symbiotic robotics. | 02-09-2012 |
Kenneth L. Luskey, Saratoga, CA US
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| 20100093853 | USE OF (-)(3-TRIHALOMETHYLPHENOXY)(4-HALOPHENYL) ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES FOR TREATMENT OF INSULIN RESISTANCE, TYPE 2 DIABETES AND HYPERLIPIDEMIA - The present invention provides the use of (−)(3-trihalomethylphenoxy)(4-halophenyl)acetic acid derivatives and compositions in the treatment of insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100093855 | USE OF (-) (3-TRIHALOMETHYLPHENOXY) (4-HALOPHENYL) ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES FOR TREATMENT OF INSULIN RESISTANCE, TYPE 2 DIABETES, HYPERLIPIDEMIA AND HYPERURICEMIA - The present invention provides the use of (−)(3-trihalomethylphenoxy)(4-halophenyl)acetic acid derivatives and compositions in the treatment of insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110076317 | Rapid establishment and/or termination of substantial steady-state drug delivery - The present invention is directed to treatment methods for a disease or condition, in a subject in need of such treatment, that provide alternatives to treatment by injection that give, relative to treatment by injection, improved treatment outcomes, 100% treatment compliance, reduced side effects, and rapid establishment and/or termination of substantial steady-state drug delivery. The method typically includes providing continuous delivery of a drug from an implanted osmotic delivery device, wherein substantial steady-state delivery of the drug at therapeutic concentrations is typically achieved within about 7 days or less after implantation of the osmotic delivery device in the subject and the substantial steady-state delivery of the drug from the osmotic delivery device is continuous over a period of at least about 3 months. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus using incretin mimetics. | 03-31-2011 |
Kenneth L. Milsted, Boynton Beach, FL US
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| 20100008500 | END-USER SYSTEM OF PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED RERECORDING OF MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - An end-user system for the blocking of recording digital content at during the rendering of encrypted digital multimedia files. Before the process of rendering of encrypted digital multimedia can be started all rendered media stream during playback are opened to ensure that this multimedia content is not recorded. This blocks the usage of the multimedia interfaces including devices and/or ports that can be used to store un-encrypted content that has been decrypted for the purposes of playing or rendering. The method also includes an exception, which allows recording with permission from the present invention. | 01-14-2010 |
Kenneth L. Paves, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100229883 | Partial Cap Hair Accessory - A support structure and a hair accessory utilizing the support structure are disclosed. The support structure is configured to engage and surround substantially only a rear portion of a user's head, and according to an embodiment the support structure includes a crown segment, a central support member, a crossing member, and a plurality of side segments. The hair accessory includes a plurality of hair strand retention members attached to and extending across the support structure and a plurality of hair strands extending from each hair strand retention member. | 09-16-2010 |
Kenneth L. Pifher, Holly, MI US
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| 20100229837 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME - A method for controlling an automotive canister purge valve in fluid communication with an evaporative canister includes selecting a purge flow rate of increase for the purge valve based on a hydrocarbon concentration in a fluid stream exiting the evaporative canister, and operating the purge valve based on the selected rate. | 09-16-2010 |
Kenneth L. Pither, Holly, MI US
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| 20120136520 | Method for Controlling a HEV Fuel Pump - The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling an engine fuel pump in a hybrid-electric vehicle. The method includes: cycling a vehicle powertrain between an electric mode, where an engine is commanded off, and a mechanical mode, where the engine is commanded on; and depowering an engine fuel pump when the engine is commanded off. | 05-31-2012 |
Kenneth L. Porrett, Grand Blanc, MI US
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| 20090266094 | Air Conditioning System with Cold Thermal Storage and Evaporator Temperature Control - A system and method of operating a vehicle air conditioning system having an engine driven, fixed capacity refrigerant compressor and a compressor clutch is disclosed. The method may comprises setting a preliminary evaporator air temperature target; charging a cold storage apparatus in the vehicle air conditioning system; determining if the cold storage apparatus has reached a predetermined threshold; if the cold storage apparatus has reached a predetermined threshold, determining a new evaporator air temperature target by: determining a maximum allowable dewpoint evaporator air temperature for maintaining a passenger compartment humidity below a predetermined value; determining a maximum allowable mode evaporator air temperature based on a mode to which the vehicle air conditioning system is set; and setting the evaporator air temperature target to the lower of the dewpoint evaporator air temperature and the mode evaporator air temperature. The compressor clutch is controlled to achieve the evaporator air temperature target. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090293521 | HVAC System Control for Improved Vehicle Fuel Economy - A method of operating a HVAC system in a vehicle having an engine that operates in a high efficiency mode and a less efficient mode is disclosed. The method may comprise the steps of: operating a refrigerant compressor to cool a passenger compartment and charge a cold thermal storage apparatus; determining if a cold charge in the storage apparatus has exceeded a threshold; enabling compressor cycling if the cold charge in the storage apparatus has exceeded the threshold; detecting if the engine is operating in the high efficiency mode; determining an amount of HVAC loads on the engine; determining a proximity of the engine operation to a switching point from the high efficiency mode to the less efficient mode; and conducting a HVAC load shed if the HVAC load reduction allows the engine to stay below the switching point and the compressor cycling is enabled. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100106362 | A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH POWER MANAGEMENT - A method of controlling a power input to a compressor clutch, via an A/C clutch voltage controller, that selectively drives an A/C compressor in a vehicle HVAC system is disclosed. The method may comprise the steps of: determining a first electric power level needed to cause the compressor clutch to move to a full engagement position from a compressor clutch non-engagement position; applying the first electric power level to the compressor clutch to cause the compressor clutch to move to the full engagement position; determining a second electric power level, which is lower than the first electric power level, needed to maintain the compressor clutch in the full engagement position; and applying the second electric power level to the compressor clutch to maintain the compressor clutch in the full engagement position. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110251756 | Accessory load control systems and methods - An accessory load control system for a vehicle, includes an actuator control module, a period estimation module, and a load control module. The actuator control module operates an internal combustion engine of the vehicle in a high-efficiency (HE) mode. The period estimation module estimates a period between a current time and a future time when an actual load on a crankshaft of the engine will reach a maximum engine load associated with the HE mode. The load control module selectively decreases engine loads applied by vehicle accessories, respectively, based on the period. | 10-13-2011 |
Kenneth L. Pyra, Cave Creek, AZ US
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| 20100234976 | METHOD TO IMPROVE REQUIREMENTS, DESIGN MANUFACTURING, AND TRANSPORTATION IN MASS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES THROUGH ANALYSIS OF DEFECT DATA - A computer-implemented method of optimizing at least one of a design, production and testing process in a mass manufacturing process includes steps of: collecting error data relating to a product; classifying the error data into categories of symptoms; mapping the symptom to a revealing condition of the product; mapping the revealing condition to a test type; mapping a scope of a fix to phases of error injection mapping; and recommending modifications to an end user for at least one of the design, production, delivery, and testing process based on the scope of the fix. | 09-16-2010 |
Kenneth L. Ratton, Austin, TX US
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| 20080291026 | Radio Frequency Identification Devices with Separated Antennas - An RFID apparatus includes at least two antennas that are positioned to increase the maximum effective range of the RFID device. The RFID apparatus includes an RFID device, and the RFID device includes an antenna connected to a circuit having a transmitter. The second antenna is positioned relative to the RFID device to increase the MER of the RFID apparatus relative to conventional RFID devices while remaining separated (i.e. no direct physical contact) from the RFID device. In at least one embodiment, the second antenna is separated from the RFID device and positioned relative to the RFID device to induce a coupling of a signal to the RFID device. In at least one embodiment, the second antenna is positioned to overlay at least a portion of the circuit of the RFID device. In at least one embodiment, the RFID device is a passive-type RFID device. | 11-27-2008 |
Kenneth L. Rubow, Avon, CT US
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| 20090090417 | Sanitary replaceable fluid disbursement device for use in bioreactors - Methods and systems for easily replacing fluid disbursement devices used in a sanitary bioreactor are presented. The system includes a fluid disbursement device, a tube adapter, a wand adapter. The fluid disbursement device is fixed to the tube adapter. The tube adapter and wand adapter are essentially complementary and are releasably connected. The combined fluid disbursement device and tube adapter unit is easily replaceable during the cleaning and sterilization of the bioreactor. An O-ring, located in an O-ring grove, provides an impermeable boundary between the wand adapter and the tube adapter. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090165651 | Sintered fiber filter - Sintered fiber filters are provided that can afford high particle capture efficiency and/or low pressure drop during operation, and are useful in applications such as semiconductor processing. The shape of at least a portion of the individual fibers (e.g., metal fibers) used to make the filter have a three-dimensional aspect, which allows for a low packing density and high porosity filtration media. Certain filters have a cylindrical or tube-like shape with tapered ends of higher density. Methods of making such filters, for example, using axial pressing, are also described. | 07-02-2009 |
Kenneth L. Smith, Kent GB
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| 20110209779 | FLUID ACCUMULATOR ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fluid accumulator arrangement suitable for use with a compression ignition internal-combustion engine comprising a first storage volume, a second storage volume, and valve means fluidly connected between the first storage volume and the second storage volume. In one embodiment, the valve means is a three-way control valve wherein, in a first position, the first storage volume communicates with the second storage volume, in a second position the first storage volume is isolated from the second storage volume and, in a third position, one of the first or second storage volumes communicates with a low pressure drain. The arrangement may also include control means to operate the valve means in accordance with predetermined control strategies. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110246047 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE ENGINE SYSTEM - A method of controlling a vehicle engine system is described. The method involves sensing a pressure in the engine; generating a signal indicative of the sensed pressure; encrypting the signal to generate an encrypted data message containing information indicative of the sensed pressure; transmitting the encrypted data message to an engine control means; decrypting the encrypted data message to obtain the information indicative of the sensed pressure; and controlling the vehicle engine system in dependence upon the information contained in the encrypted data message. A pressure sensor for use in the method, and a suitably programmed electronic control unit are also described. | 10-06-2011 |
Kenneth L. Von Der Ahe, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20110162177 | Quick Release Buckle with Dual Release - A buckle includes two pawls engageable by a tongue. A single spring controls the position of the pawls. The buckle has a manual primary release mode of operation. The buckle also has a secondary release mode of operation, in which the spring acts as a secondary release member for the pawls. This is actuated by pulling force exerted by a single point release lanyard of a quick release vest. | 07-07-2011 |
Kenneth L. Wantink, Temecula, CA US
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| 20080262470 | CATHETER HAVING A READILY BONDABLE MULTILAYER SOFT TIP - A balloon catheter having a soft distal tip member having a non-tacky inner (liner) layer material and a soft flexible outer layer material, with both materials being readily thermally bondable to the catheter balloon. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090259289 | METHOD OF STENT MOUNTING TO FORM A BALLOON CATHETER HAVING IMPROVED RETENTION OF A DRUG DELIVERY STENT - A method of mounting a drug delivery stent on a balloon of a balloon catheter. The method securely mounts the drug delivery stent on the balloon without damaging the drug delivery layer of the stent. In one embodiment, the method generally comprises positioning a drug delivery stent on a balloon of a balloon catheter, and positioning the balloon with the drug delivery stent thereon within a polished bore of a mold formed at least in part of a metallic material. The balloon is pressurized and heated within the mold as the mold radially restrains the stent from expanding, to mount the stent on the balloon without damaging the drug delivery layer of the stent. | 10-15-2009 |
Kenneth L. Wetherington, Jr., Lake Wales, FL US
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| 20110079063 | NUTRIENT ENHANCED BIOSOLIDS PELLETS - A dry, flowable fertilizer is provided that includes multiple dry, flowable biosolids pellets. Each of the pellets has a pellet surface. Potassium salt grains are adhered to the pellet surfaces and a dust control agent coating is applied to retain the grains on the pellet surfaces. The resultant dry, flowable fertilizer has higher potassium loadings to the potassium salt grains than previous biosolids based fertilizers. A process of forming a fertilizer is also provided that includes tumbling dry, flowable biosolids pellets with powdered potassium salt grains to form a mixture. An aqueous spray is added to adhere the salt grains to the pellet surfaces. With the application of a dust control agent, the salt grains are retained. Potassium levels in NPK units of from 1 to 15 are routinely achieved with greater than 90 elemental % of the potassium is from the surface decorating potassium salt grains. | 04-07-2011 |
Kenneth L. Willeford, Little River, SC US
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| 20100003314 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF SKIN CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to a method and composition for the treatment of skin conditions such as acne. Either natural or artificial sea water is enhanced by the addition of magnesium until it is at least about double the normal natural concentration of magnesium and then used as an application to the skin such as the face for treating acne and improving the appearance of the skin. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003315 | Method and Composition for the Treatment of Skin Conditions - The present invention relates to artificial seawater and its use to treat a variety of skin conditions, when that sea water has more magnesium in it than in naturally occurring seawater. The treatment of acne would healing and the like can be improved with the product of the present invention and with treatments thereof. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100057681 | Searching for Codes in Texts - Searching for codes hidden in texts, such as the Bible, may involve application of a cipher to the text and then searching the enciphered text for codes. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110264004 | Bronchoscopy System - A bronchoscopy oxygenation system may be used to permit the introduction of oxygen (or other gaseous substance) through a bronchoscopy device while also permitting various procedures, for example, biopsy, lavage, and/or suction. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110264005 | BRONCHOSCOPY OXYGENATION SYSTEM - A bronchoscopy oxygenation system may be used to permit the introduction of oxygen (or other gaseous substance) through a bronchoscopy device while also permitting various interventional procedures, for example, but not, limited to biopsy, lavage, and/or suction. | 10-27-2011 |
Kenneth L. Williams, Sherman, TX US
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| 20100008493 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DECODE DUAL-TONE SIGNALS - Methods and apparatus to decode dual-tone signals are disclosed. An example receiver to decode a dual-tone signal includes a tone detector to detect a start of a first tone, a first counter to count first cycles of the first tone, a second counter to count second cycles of a system clock while the first counter is counting and the first count is less than a first threshold, state control logic to start the second counter counting third cycles of the clock when a time period elapses, the third count being substantially equal to the second count, the first counter to count fourth cycles of a second tone while the third cycles are counted, and a decoder to compare the fourth count to a second threshold to identify an event represented by the signal. | 01-14-2010 |
Kenneth L. Yeazel, Tulsa, OK US
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| 20090114301 | Double Block and Bleed Plug - A pipe plug comprised of two, pivotally connected plugging heads, each plugging head having a sealing element, which work in combination to double block and bleed a pipe. The first sealing element prevents flow of product in the pipe and the second sealing element captures any leakage past the first sealing element and forces that leakage out through a fitting. A stabilization pad, connected to a flange on a nosepiece of each plugging head, prevents deformation of the sealing elements. A spring-loaded pivot arm connected to the second plugging head allows the yoke that connects the two plugging heads to rotate freely. An outward-facing raised taper projection on the pivot arm, along with a guide wheel connected to the first plugging head, prevent the yokes and plugging heads from becoming entrapped during their installation in or removal from the pipe. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090114302 | Double Block and Bleed Plug - A pipe plug includes two or more pivotally connected plugging heads that work in combination to double block and bleed a pipe. At least one of the plugging heads has an expandable sealing element that is in communication with an inflation source. The sealing element may be an inflatable sealing element or a compression packer sealing element. A passageway-sections of which may pass through the pivotal connection and into the plugging head-carries the inflation medium from the source to the sealing element. A bleed port passageway is also provided that passes through the plugging head. The leading plugging head may include a cleaning element for sweeping away debris ahead of the plug. The plugging heads may also include a skid plate that slideably engages the interior surface of the pipe to properly orient the plugging heads within the pipe. | 05-07-2009 |
Kenneth L. Zrike, Sedona, AZ US
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| 20080222535 | Sports Matchmaker Systems - The Sports Matchmaker System provides an improved method for arranging sporting events and non-sporting events between unacquainted people. It provides a system for matching persons publicly offering to participate in particular sporting or social events with other persons desiring to participate in similar sporting or social events. The system also provides various means for communicating between the offering party and the accepting party to complete the event. The system also provides methods for arranging event venues for sporting and social events. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090307234 | Sports Matchmaker Systems - The Sports Matchmaker System provides an improved method for arranging sporting events and non-sporting events between unacquainted people. It provides a system for matching persons publicly offering to participate in particular sporting or social events with other persons desiring to participate in similar sporting or social events. The system also provides various means for communicating between the offering party and the accepting party to complete the event. The system also provides methods for arranging event venues for sporting and social events. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20110320375 | Sports Matchmaker Systems - The Sports Matchmaker System provides an improved method for arranging sporting events and non-sporting events between unacquainted people. It provides a system for matching persons publicly offering to participate in particular sporting or social events with other persons desiring to participate in similar sporting or social events. The system also provides various means for communicating between the offering party and the accepting party to complete the event. The system also provides methods for arranging event venues for sporting and social events. | 12-29-2011 |