Kenneth W.
Kenneth W. Altfather, Fairport, NY US
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20120156075 | Collapsible Bilge Pump - A collapsible bilge pump includes outer and inner cylinders telescopable between retracted and extended posiions. A piston is movable up and down within the inner cylinder. Check valves in the bottom of the outer cylinder and in the piston permit the pump to take in water at the bottom end of the pump and discharge it from the top end. The collapsible pump is easily stowed, and its short stroke, limited to the length of the inner cylinder, is substantaially easier to perform. | 06-21-2012 |
20120216738 | Kayak Capsize Recovery System - A kayak capsize recovery system. It includes a paddle with a blade on each end; a paddle float for releasable connection to one end of the paddle; a pouch connected to the kayak to receive the other end of the paddle; and a strap with inner and outer ends for releasable connection to kayak and paddle float. The pouch and said strap connect to opposite sides of the kayak cockpit. The length of strap and depth of pouch enable the system to stabilize a capsize orientation of kayak. | 08-30-2012 |
Kenneth W. Baar, Escondido, CA US
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20100195310 | SHAPED FRONTLIGHT REFLECTOR FOR USE WITH DISPLAY - In order to minimize the footprint of a display module, a frontlight system positioned over a first surface of a substrate may be used. The frontlight system may include an edgebar positioned over the first surface of a display substrate, and a Z-shaped reflector having a first planar portion overlying the edgebar and a second planar portion adhered to the first surface of the substrate or layers overlying the first surface of the substrate. Such a reflector may be located wholly within the footprint of the display substrate, minimizing the footprint of the display module. | 08-05-2010 |
20100197358 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VISUAL ALERTING MECHANISMS ON A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A mobile communication device includes an alerting mechanism comprising a light source, wherein the light source is configured to alert the user via a visual alert that an event has, or is, occurring. The event can be an incoming communication, a voice message, an alarm etc. The visual alert can be synchronized with an audible alert also included in the mobile communication device. | 08-05-2010 |
20100226118 | SHAPED FRONTLIGHT REFLECTOR FOR USE WITH DISPLAY - In order to minimize the footprint of a display module, a frontlight system positioned over a first surface of a substrate may be used. The frontlight system may include an edgebar positioned over the first surface of a display substrate, and a Z-shaped reflector having a first planar portion overlying the edgebar and a second planar portion adhered to the first surface of the substrate or layers overlying the first surface of the substrate. Such a reflector may be located wholly within the footprint of the display substrate, minimizing the footprint of the display module. | 09-09-2010 |
Kenneth W. Baun, Trabuco Canyon, CA US
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20080212176 | SELF-ALIGNING TELESCOPE - Embodiments of the present disclosure include self-aligning telescope control systems and self-alignment methods. In an embodiment, a telescope control system orients a telescope with respect to the celestial sphere by pointing the telescope in the direction of an alignment star or alignment area of the sky. The telescope control system images a field of view in the alignment area, and processes the images to determine the celestial coordinates of a center of the filed a field of view the alignment area. The telescope control system then maps the telescope's coordinate system to the celestial coordinate system. Once mapped, the telescope control system can advantageously slew the telescope to any desired celestial object in the viewable sky based on, for example, user selection, system recommendations, combinations of the same, or the like. | 09-04-2008 |
20140085717 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLOSED-LOOP TELESCOPE CONTROL - A closed-loop telescope control system is disclosed that greatly improves the accuracy of telescope operation. Using image information collected by sensors mounted on the telescope, a control system can improve pointing accuracy by observing the actual position of a selected object and making minute pointing corrections. Tracking accuracy is greatly improved using image information to directly control servo motor operation by a telescope control. Additional automated features are possible by the closed-loop capacity of the disclosure to improve the efficiency of a telescope system. | 03-27-2014 |
Kenneth W. Best, Jr., Hilton, NY US
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20090201441 | Tensioned optical element having crimping frame and spring - The invention provides an optical element comprising at least one optical film wherein at least a portion of the optical film is maintained dimensionally stable by the presence of a mechanism for application of a controlled tensile force to the film. The mechanism for application of a controlled tensile force uses a crimping frame in association with a cantilevered spring which effectively maintains flatness of the film or films. | 08-13-2009 |
20090279175 | Optical diffuser film with linear domains of varying diffusion - The present invention provides an optical diffuser film with linear domains of varying diffusion, the linear domains comprising light scattering particles located on at least one surface of the film, wherein the linear domains are tapered such that the thickness at a center of a cross section of the linear domain is thicker than that at an edge of the linear domain. | 11-12-2009 |
Kenneth W. Borgendale, Austin, TX US
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20120110372 | RELIABLE MESSAGING USING REDUNDANT MESSAGE STREAMS IN A HIGH SPEED, LOW LATENCY DATA COMMUNICATIONS ENVIRONMENT - A method includes receiving active application messages that are part of an active message stream in a subscribing client device from an active feed adapter. Each active application message is characterized by an active source stream identifier, an active source stream sequence number, and an active message sequence number. The method includes receiving, in response to a failover from the active feed adapter to a backup feed adapter, backup application messages in the subscribing client device from the backup feed adapter. Each backup application message is characterized by a backup source stream identifier, a backup source stream sequence number, and a backup message sequence number. The method includes administering, by the subscribing client device, the backup application messages in dependence upon the active stream source identifier, the active stream source sequence number, the backup stream source identifier, and the backup stream source sequence number. | 05-03-2012 |
Kenneth W. Botterbrodt, Marlton, NJ US
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20140170699 | TEST FOR DETECTING SPOILAGE IN A FLEXIBLE PACKET - An apparatus for detecting spoilage of the contents of a packet is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pair of holding panels ( | 06-19-2014 |
Kenneth W. Brown, Yocaipa, CA US
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20090128040 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WAVEGUIDES - In various representative aspects, the present invention provides systems and methods for waveguides. A waveguide may comprise a housing and a plurality of reflective surfaces configured to couple to the housing. The housing may be configured to couple to an electromagnetic wave beam generator. The electromagnetic wave beam generator may, be configured to provide a wave beam having a polarization substantially similar to its initial polarization. At least one of the plurality of reflective surfaces may be configured to convert the mode of an incident wave beam. The plurality of reflective surfaces may be configured for alignment in a waveguide. | 05-21-2009 |
Kenneth W. Brown, Rancho Cucamonga, CA US
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20140102774 | RADIOFREQUENCY ABSORPTIVE FILTER - An apparatus for conveying an electrical signal includes: a conductive pathway having a conductive material. The conductive material has a first edge and a second edge and is configured to convey the electrical signal. The apparatus also includes a resistive material in contact with at least a portion of the conductive pathway, covering an edge of the conductive pathway, and extending beyond the edge. The resistive material has a conductivity less than the conductivity of the conductive material. | 04-17-2014 |
Kenneth W. Burton, Jr., Dekalb, IL US
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20080286592 | RADIATION-CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS, COMPOSITE AND PLASTIC MATERIALS COATED WITH SAID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Curable coating composition suitable for use on composite substrates such as plastic composites, cementitious composites, ceramic composites, and engineered wood, or on plastic materials. The curable coating composition comprises a multifunctional oligomer, a monomer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional monomers, difunctional monomers and mixtures thereof, a photoinitiator, a polyester resin and a polycarboxylic acid. Also disclosed is a method of coating the substrates with the curable coating composition and a coated substrate wherein the cured coating resides on the surface of the substrate. | 11-20-2008 |
20110229651 | RADIATION-CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS, COMPOSITE AND PLASTIC MATERIALS COATED WITH SAID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Curable coating composition suitable for use on composite substrates such as plastic composites, cementitious composites, ceramic composites, and engineered wood, or on plastic materials. The curable coating composition comprises a multifunctional oligomer, a monomer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional monomers, difunctional monomers and mixtures thereof, a photoinitiator, a polyester resin and a polycarboxylic acid. Also disclosed is a method of coating the substrates with the curable coating composition and a coated substrate wherein the cured coating resides on the surface of the substrate. | 09-22-2011 |
20110229723 | RADIATION-CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS, COMPOSITE AND PLASTIC MATERIALS COATED WITH SAID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Curable coating composition suitable for use on composite substrates such as plastic composites, cementitious composites, ceramic composites, and engineered wood, or on plastic materials. The curable coating composition comprises a multifunctional oligomer, a monomer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional monomers, difunctional monomers and mixtures thereof, a photoinitiator, a polyester resin and a polycarboxylic acid. Also disclosed is a method of coating the substrates with the curable coating composition and a coated substrate wherein the cured coating resides on the surface of the substrate. | 09-22-2011 |
20130005850 | RADIATION-CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS, COMPOSITE AND PLASTIC MATERIALS COATED WITH SAID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Disclosed is a curable coating composition suitable for use on composite substrates such as plastic composites, cementitious composites, ceramic composites, and engineered wood, or on plastic materials. The curable coating composition comprises a multifunctional oligomer, a monomer selected from the group consisting of monofunctional monomers, difunctional monomers and mixtures thereof, a photoinitiator, a polyester resin and a polycarboxylic acid. Also disclosed is a method of coating the substrates with the curable coating composition and a coated substrate wherein the cured coating resides on the surface of the substrate. | 01-03-2013 |
Kenneth W. Catino, Milford, CT US
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20130103182 | CUTTING TOOL DATA VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of operating a machining system includes comparing one or more features of a cutting tool to information stored on a data chip secured to a tool holder of the cutting tool. The cutting tool is loaded into the machining system, and the information stored on the data chip is compared to cutting tool requirements of a machining program for instructing operation of the machine. When a result of one or more of the comparisons is outside of a predetermined threshold, operation of the machining system is stopped. | 04-25-2013 |
Kenneth W. Chaloupek, Medina, OH US
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20090321001 | ONE-PASS DIRECT DOUBLE LAMINATION APPARATUS AND PROCESS - A method and apparatus for forming a laminate of calendered films in one pass including feeding means for feeding a base fabric; heating means for preheating the fabric to raise the temperature of the fabric and remove residual moisture; a first calendering means for forming a calendered film and applying said film to the base fabric; roller means for joining the first calendered film to said base fabric; a second calendering means located subsequent to and spaced apart from the first calendering means for forming a second calendered film and applying the second film to the uncoated side of the base fabric; roller means for joining the second calendered film to said base fabric to form the double laminated film; means for cooling the double laminated film; and means for collecting the laminated film. | 12-31-2009 |
Kenneth W. Cooper, Canyon Country, CA US
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20150272486 | GLUCOSE SENSOR SIGNAL RELIABILITY ANALYSIS - Disclosed are methods, apparatuses, etc. for glucose sensor signal reliability analysis. | 10-01-2015 |
Kenneth W. Cooper, Humacao, PR US
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20150073244 | DETERMINATION AND APPLICATION OF GLUCOSE SENSOR RELIABILITY INDICATOR AND/OR METRIC - Disclosed are a system and method for determining a metric and/or indicator of a reliability of a blood glucose sensor in providing glucose measurements. In one aspect, the metric and/or indicator may be computed based, at least in part, on an observed trend associated with signals generated by the blood glucose sensor. | 03-12-2015 |
Kenneth W. Deboe, Santa Clara, CA US
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20090015282 | ELECTRONICS TESTER WITH A SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION BOARD AND A WAFER CHUCK HAVING DIFFERENT COEFFICIENTS OF THERMAL EXPANSION - The invention relates to a tester apparatus of the kind including a portable supporting structure for removably holding and testing a substrate carrying a microelectronic circuit. An interface on the stationary structure is connected to the first interface when the portable structure is held by the stationary structure and is disconnected from the first interface when the portable supporting structure is removed from the stationary structure. An electrical tester is connected through the interfaces so that signals may be transmitted between the electrical tester and the microelectronic circuit to test the microelectronic circuit. | 01-15-2009 |
20100109696 | ELECTRONICS TESTER WITH A SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION BOARD AND A WAFER CHUCK HAVING DIFFERENT COEFFICIENTS OF THERMAL EXPANSION - The invention relates to a tester apparatus of the kind including a portable supporting structure for removably holding and testing a substrate carrying a microelectronic circuit. An interface on the stationary structure is connected to the first interface when the portable structure is held by the stationary structure and is disconnected from the first interface when the portable supporting structure is removed from the stationary structure. An electrical tester is connected through the interfaces so that signals may be transmitted between the electrical tester and the microelectronic circuit to test the microelectronic circuit. | 05-06-2010 |
20100213957 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An apparatus is described for burn-in and/or functional testing of microelectronic circuits of unsingulated wafers. A large number of power, ground, and signal connections can be made to a large number of contacts on a wafer. The apparatus has a cartridge that allows for fanning-in of electric paths. A distribution board has a plurality of interfaces that are strategically positioned to provide a dense configuration. The interfaces are connected through flexible attachments to an array of first connector modules. Each one of the first connector modules can be independently connected to a respective one of a plurality of second connector modules, thereby reducing stresses on a frame of the apparatus. Further features include for example a piston that allows for tight control of forces exerted by terminals onto contacts of a wafer. | 08-26-2010 |
20110156745 | ELECTRONICS TESTER WITH A SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION BOARD AND A WAFER CHUCK HAVING DIFFERENT COEFFICIENTS OF THERMAL EXPANSION - The invention relates to a tester apparatus of the kind including a portable supporting structure for removably holding and testing a substrate carrying a microelectronic circuit. An interface on the stationary structure is connected to the first interface when the portable structure is held by the stationary structure and is disconnected from the first interface when the portable supporting structure is removed from the stationary structure. An electrical tester is connected through the interfaces so that signals may be transmitted between the electrical tester and the microelectronic circuit to test the microelectronic circuit. | 06-30-2011 |
20120113556 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An apparatus is described for burn-in and/or functional testing of microelectronic circuits of unsingulated wafers. A large number of power, ground, and signal connections can be made to a large number of contacts on a wafer. The apparatus has a cartridge that allows for fanning-in of electric paths. A distribution board has a plurality of interfaces that are strategically positioned to provide a dense configuration. The interfaces are connected through flexible attachments to an array of first connector modules. Each one of the first connector modules can be independently connected to a respective one of a plurality of second connector modules, thereby reducing stresses on a frame of the apparatus. Further features include for example a piston that allows for tight control of forces exerted by terminals onto contacts of a wafer. | 05-10-2012 |
20120223729 | Adhesively Attached Stand-Offs On A Portable Pack For An Electronics Tester - The invention relates to a tester apparatus of the kind including a portable supporting structure for removably holding and testing a substrate carrying a microelectronic circuit. An interface on the stationary structure is connected to the first interface when the portable structure is held by the stationary structure and is disconnected from the first interface when the portable supporting structure is removed from the stationary structure. An electrical tester is connected through the interfaces so that signals may be transmitted between the electrical tester and the microelectronic circuit to test the microelectronic circuit. | 09-06-2012 |
20130141135 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An apparatus is described for burn-in and/or functional testing of microelectronic circuits of unsingulated wafers. A large number of power, ground, and signal connections can be made to a large number of contacts on a wafer. The apparatus has a cartridge that allows for fanning-in of electric paths. A distribution board has a plurality of interfaces that are strategically positioned to provide a dense configuration. The interfaces are connected through flexible attachments to an array of first connector modules. Each one of the first connector modules can be independently connected to a respective one of a plurality of second connector modules, thereby reducing stresses on a frame of the apparatus. Further features include for example a piston that allows for tight control of forces exerted by terminals onto contacts of a wafer. | 06-06-2013 |
20130304412 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An apparatus is described for burn-in and/or functional testing of microelectronic circuits of unsingulated wafers. A large number of power, ground, and signal connections can be made to a large number of contacts on a wafer. The apparatus has a cartridge that allows for fanning-in of electric paths. A distribution board has a plurality of interfaces that are strategically positioned to provide a dense configuration. The interfaces are connected through flexible attachments to an array of first connector modules. Each one of the first connector modules can be independently connected to a respective one of a plurality of second connector modules, thereby reducing stresses on a frame of the apparatus. Further features include for example a piston that allows for tight control of forces exerted by terminals onto contacts of a wafer. | 11-14-2013 |
20140091810 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An apparatus is described for burn-in and/or functional testing of microelectronic circuits of unsingulated wafers. A large number of power, ground, and signal connections can be made to a large number of contacts on a wafer. The apparatus has a cartridge that allows for fanning-in of electric paths. A distribution board has a plurality of interfaces that are strategically positioned to provide a dense configuration. The interfaces are connected through flexible attachments to an array of first connector modules. Each one of the first connector modules can be independently connected to a respective one of a plurality of second connector modules, thereby reducing stresses on a frame of the apparatus. Further features include for example a piston that allows for tight control of forces exerted by terminals onto contacts of a wafer. | 04-03-2014 |
20140232424 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An apparatus is described for burn-in and/or functional testing of microelectronic circuits of unsingulated wafers. A large number of power, ground, and signal connections can be made to a large number of contacts on a wafer. The apparatus has a cartridge that allows for fanning-in of electric paths. A distribution board has a plurality of interfaces that are strategically positioned to provide a dense configuration. The interfaces are connected through flexible attachments to an array of first connector modules. Each one of the first connector modules can be independently connected to a respective one of a plurality of second connector modules, thereby reducing stresses on a frame of the apparatus. Further features include for example a piston that allows for tight control of forces exerted by terminals onto contacts of a wafer. | 08-21-2014 |
20150285856 | ELECTRONICS TESTER WITH A VALVE INTEGRALLY FORMED IN A COMPONENT OF A PORTABLE PACK - The invention relates to a tester apparatus of the kind including a portable supporting structure for removably holding and testing a substrate carrying a microelectronic circuit. An interface on the stationary structure is connected to the first interface when the portable structure is held by the stationary structure and is disconnected from the first interface when the portable supporting structure is removed from the stationary structure. An electrical tester is connected through the interfaces so that signals may be transmitted between the electrical tester and the microelectronic circuit to test the microelectronic circuit. | 10-08-2015 |
Kenneth W. Eiden, Iii, Bozeman, MT US
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20140305769 | INTERMODAL STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION CONTAINER - An intermodal container for transporting frac proppant, such as frac sand, and/or other types of granular material is disclosed. The intermodal container is designed to receive frac sand from a quarry or other frac sand supply source. Once the container is filled with material, the container is loaded onto a transportation device and transported to a well site. Once received at the well site, the containers can be stacked and the frac sand stored until needed. Once the frac sand is needed, the containers are placed on a base unit and the container discharges its contents onto a conveying system formed as part of the base unit. The conveying system directs the frac sand to a blending location. The empty intermodal containers can be removed from the base unit and loaded onto a transportation device to be refilled at a mine site. | 10-16-2014 |
Kenneth W. Erion, Sheridan, OR US
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20090213207 | System and Method for Single Action Initiation of a Video Conference - A method is provided for configuring a video conference endpoint. The method comprises receiving session data that comprises endpoint connection data for remote endpoints associated with scheduled conferences, and receiving a signal from a user interface indicating a user has activated a control associated with a selected conference, identifying the endpoint connection data for the remote endpoint associated with the selected conference, and establishing a media session with the associated remote endpoint. A video conference endpoint system also is provided. The system comprises a controller coupled to a memory, and a user interface coupled to the controller. The user interface includes a command button associated with a conference. The controller periodically receives session data associated with the scheduled conferences, stores the session data in the memory, and establishes the selected conference in response to a user activating the command button. | 08-27-2009 |
Kenneth W. Farminer, Midland, MI US
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20080202020 | Biodiesel additive and method of preparation thereof - Fuel oxygenates comprised of fatty acid or fatty acid ester derivatives which have been reacted with ozone; a base; and a lower alkanol (1 to 8 carbon atoms) are described. The oxygenates comprise ester groups at a point of cleavage by the ozone which provide oxygen in the oxygenate. | 08-28-2008 |
20100083871 | Moisture-curable oil and fat compositions and processes for preparing the same - A moisture-curable, silane-modified oil is disclosed. The silane-modified oil includes an unsaturated oil having at least one unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon chain per molecule of the unsaturated oil, and at least one hydrolysable silyl group grafted to the unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon chain. The silane-modified oil has a degree of unsaturation that is substantially similar that of the unsaturated oil. A process for forming the moisture-curable, silane-modified oil according to the disclosure includes reacting the unsaturated oil with an unsaturated hydrolysable silane in the presence of a free radical initiator. Also disclosed is a cured silane-modified oil which includes the reaction product of the silane-modified oil and water. Compositions according to the disclosure have relatively low viscosities (facilitating their application to a substrate) and have relatively high levels of silane grafting (resulting in non-leaching cured compositions with a high gel content). | 04-08-2010 |
20100084603 | Novel modified fatty acid esters and method of preparation thereof - A process for the preparation of new polyols and polyesters from a natural oil or other unsaturated fatty acid esters is described. The process involves ozone cleavage of double bonds in the fatty acid chains of the oils along with coupling of a hydroxylated compound such as a mono-alcohol, a diol, or a polyol to the cleaved ends of the molecules resulting from the cleavage with a base. The resulting polyols and polyesters are as intermediates for polymers. | 04-08-2010 |
Kenneth W. Fasanella, Ocean Township, NJ US
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20130276883 | ROTATABLE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A rotatable assembly for supporting a fixture from a structure may be provided. The rotatable assembly may comprise a mounting bracket and a support arm rotatably attached to the mounting bracket. The support arm may have a connection point for receiving the fixture. | 10-24-2013 |
Kenneth W. Florance, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20140164547 | MANAGING CONTENT ON AN ISP CACHE - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for updating content stored in a cache residing at an internet service provider (ISP) location that includes receiving popularity data associated with a first plurality of content assets, where the popularity data indicate the popularity of each content asset in the first plurality of content assets across a user base that spans multiple geographic regions, generating a manifest that includes a second plurality of content assets based on the popularity data and a geographic location associated with the cache, where each content asset included in the manifest is determined to be popular among users proximate to the geographic location or users with preferences similar to users proximate to the geographic location, and transmitting the manifest to the cache, where the cache is configured to update one or more content assets stored in the cache based on the manifest. | 06-12-2014 |
Kenneth W. Fryrear, Midland, TX US
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20150121868 | STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENT FOR A DOWN-HOLE TURBINE - In a geothermal power system that includes a turbine generator, a down-hole heat exchanger, and a turbine pump assembly, various arrangements for the turbine pump assembly are described. Those arrangements address considerations related to the design of the down-hole turbine pump. In such a system, the turbine generator receives a high pressure working fluid from the down-hole system to drive a generator. The turbine generator is in fluid communication with the down-hole heat exchanger and with the turbine portion of a removably disposed down-hole turbine pump assembly. The pump portion of the down-hole turbine pump assembly is in fluid communication with the down-hole heat exchanger and a source of geothermal fluid. | 05-07-2015 |
Kenneth W. Hill, Plainsboro, NJ US
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20150055755 | Novel Objective for EUV Microscopy, EUV Lithography, and X-Ray Imaging - Disclosed is an imaging apparatus for EUV spectroscopy, EUV microscopy, EUV lithography, and x-ray imaging. This new imaging apparatus could, in particular, make significant contributions to EUV lithography at wavelengths in the range from 10 to 15 nm, which is presently being developed for the manufacturing of the next-generation integrated circuits. The disclosure provides a novel adjustable imaging apparatus that allows for the production of stigmatic images in x-ray imaging, EUV imaging, and EUVL. The imaging apparatus of the present invention incorporates additional properties compared to previously described objectives. The use of a pair of spherical reflectors containing a concave and convex arrangement has been applied to a EUV imaging system to allow for the image and optics to all be placed on the same side of a vacuum chamber. Additionally, the two spherical reflector segments previously described have been replaced by two full spheres or, more precisely, two spherical annuli, so that the total photon throughput is largely increased. Finally, the range of permissible Bragg angles and possible magnifications of the objective has been largely increased. | 02-26-2015 |
Kenneth W. Iams, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20150199598 | Apparatus and Method for Grading Unstructured Documents Using Automated Field Recognition - A machine has a processor and a memory storing instructions executed by the processor to receive a semi-structured work product with question number indicia and answer indicia. Optical recognition techniques are employed to identify the question number indicia and answer indicia. Results are recorded in a database. | 07-16-2015 |
Kenneth W. Kellerson, Caledonia, NY US
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20080277852 | CLAMPING FIXTURE WITH ADJUSTABLE ASSEMBLIES - The present invention includes a fixture for securing a work piece to a support surface at a machining workstation comprising a base attachable to the support surface and having at least one undercut edge, and, a work piece holder engaging the at least one undercut edge of the base, spaced apart from the support surface, and having moveable work piece attaching jaws. | 11-13-2008 |
Kenneth W. Kirks, Dallas, TX US
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20130227974 | Method and device for cooling pool water efficiently and effectively - The present invention teaches a method and device for cooling the pool water efficiently and effectively during the warm days for a comfortable use of a pool. A mechanically detachable pool water cooling device is configured to an existing circulation or filtration infrastructure in the pool. The water cooling device includes a uniquely designed water splashing and mist generating nozzle, mechanisms to increase or decrease the height of the device, and a manual or remote control for run and stop operation for the device. Configuring the pool water cooling device to an existing circulation or filtration infrastructure eliminates the need for any additional source of energy to operate the water cooling device. The utility of the present invention extends to numerous residential, and commercial applications. | 09-05-2013 |
Kenneth W. Koch, Sr., Manchester, MO US
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20110130313 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF MAGNESIUM AND BORON COMBINATION MATERIALS - The present invention describes a nanoparticle size composition comprising at least one overbase complex of a magnesium salt and an associated organic boron complex. The present compound is an improvement over previous processes due to less complicated processing requirements and the high concentration of both magnesium and boron that results. | 06-02-2011 |
20130019895 | USE OF COKE COMPOSITIONS FOR ON-LINE GAS TURBINE CLEANING - A method is disclosed for removing deposits from rotating parts of a gas turbine engine while under full fire or idle speed utilizing a particulate coke composition. The coke composition may be introduced directly into the combustion chamber (combustor) of the gas turbine or, alternatively, anywhere in the fuel stream, water washing system, or the combustion air system. By kinetic impact with the deposits on blades and vanes, the deposits will be dislodged and will thereby restore the gas turbine to rated power output. If introduced into the compressor section, the coke particles impinge on those metal surfaces, cleaning them prior to entering the hot gas section where the process is repeated. | 01-24-2013 |
20140066349 | COKE COMPOSITIONS FOR ON-LINE GAS TURBINE CLEANING - A particulate coke composition including expandable coke is capable of removing deposits from rotating parts of a gas turbine engine while under full fire or idle speed. The coke composition may be introduced directly into the combustion chamber (combustor) of the gas turbine or, alternatively, anywhere in the fuel stream, water washing system, or the combustion air system. By kinetic impact with the deposits on blades and vanes, the deposits will be dislodged and will thereby restore the gas turbine to rated power output. If introduced into the compressor section, the coke particles impinge on those metal surfaces, cleaning them prior to entering the hot gas section where the process is repeated. | 03-06-2014 |
Kenneth W. Kollet, Attleboro, MA US
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20140135174 | EXERCISE SYSTEM FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION AND FITNESS - An exercise and rehabilitation system includes a patient positioning system, a dynamometer, an electronics module, a computer and a communications module. The electronics module includes a servo-amplifier and a controller and the controller receives torque and position data from the dynamometer, computes the control signal for the servo-amplifier, receives high-level control settings from the computer and communicates torque and position data to the computer. The communications module communicates with the electronics module, and the computer. | 05-15-2014 |
Kenneth W. Kratschmar, Vancouver CA
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20110117468 | PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM FOR A FUEL CELL SYSTEM HAVING A PRESSURIZED FUEL FLOW - A fuel cell-based system includes an electromechanical pressure relief system to prevent an overpressure condition from damaging the anode circuit of a fuel cell stack or creating a hazardous environment. Upon detection of a fuel flow pressure in a fuel path between a fuel source and the fuel cell stack, the pressure relief system isolates the anode circuit from the fuel path, vents the fuel flow, and shuts down the fuel cell system. | 05-19-2011 |
Kenneth W. Martin, Birmingham, AL US
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20100027281 | LED Anti-Collision Light for Commercial Aircraft - An anti-collision light for large, commercial aircraft is disclosed. The light is a self-contained unit capable of easy replacement of any anti-collision light currently in use in any large aircraft using an adapter plate and adapter cable directly connected to 115 VAC 400 cycles from the aircraft. The light includes a plurality of round circuit boards with an annular ring of high intensity, surface mounted LEDs, with a disk having an edge configured as an offset half parabolic reflector made up of a plurality of conical facets. Angles of the conical facets are selected such that light from the LEDs is focused into a plurality of discrete planes from each facet, these planes concentrating the light into planar regions of discrete light intensity as required by the FAA. The disks with reflector edges also serve as heat sinks to dissipate heat developed by the LEDs. | 02-04-2010 |
Kenneth W. Maydew, Niwot, CO US
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20130031735 | Device with Handle Actuated Element - This disclosure may disclose, inter alia, devices, systems, and methods for cleaning or removing contamination from a lens, or for increasing visibility of a lens during surgery. For example, a device with a handle actuated element is disclosed. The device includes a shaft that includes a rod, an element coupled to a distal tip of the rod, and a handle coupled to a proximal end of the rod. Actuation of the handle into a first position may cause the handle to be configured in a substantially hexagonal shape and may cause deployment of the element from the shaft. Actuation of the handle into a second position may cause the handle to be configured in a substantially rectangular shape and may cause retraction of the element into the shaft. The device may be introduced into an abdomen, and an element on the device can be deployed during surgery. | 02-07-2013 |
20130035671 | Handle for Actuating a Device - This disclosure may disclose, inter alia, a handle for actuating a device. The handle may include a top comprising a first end and a second end, a first top side coupled to the first end of the top via a first corner hinge, and a second top side coupled to the second end of the top via a second corner hinge. The handle may further include a first bottom side coupled to the first top side via a first side hinge, a second bottom side coupled to the second top side via a second side hinge, and a bottom coupled to the first bottom side via a third corner hinge and coupled to the second bottom side via a fourth corner hinge. In some examples, actuation of the handle may cause deployment or retraction of an element from or into a shaft. | 02-07-2013 |
Kenneth W. Minor, Sr., Channahon, IL US
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20110099916 | Gutter hanger - A gutter hanger having a mounting portion to be secured to a building frame and a support portion to engage a gutter in an operative position on the building frame. The mounting portion has first and second legs joined together to define an upwardly opening āUā shape to receive a depending flashing portion with the mounting portion secured to a building frame. | 05-05-2011 |
20120023834 | APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING THE INSTALLATION OF A GUTTER AND METHOD OF INSTALLING A GUTTER USING THE APPARATUS - The combination of a building roof section and a flashing repositioning apparatus. The roof section has an upwardly facing surface, with an edge at which there is a fascia, and a depending flashing portion. The flashing repositioning apparatus has a flashing engaging assembly and a manipulating assembly. The flashing engaging assembly has a body defining a wedging surface and a guide surface. The guide surface is configured to be consistently located in a predetermined operative position against the fascia surface wherein the wedging surface is at a predetermined angle relative to the fascia surface. The wedging surface resides between the fascia surface and the flashing portion to define a gap into which a wall of a gutter can be directed. | 02-02-2012 |
Kenneth W. Moyer, Ii, Painted Post, NY US
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20100311529 | Drive Clutch for a Continuously Variable Transmission with Engine Braking and Built in Belt Protection - A drive clutch for a continuously variable transmission that includes an input shaft designed to engage with an engine. A sheave assembly is mounted about the input shaft. A bearing assembly separates the sheave assembly from the input shaft such that the input shaft can rotate independently from the sheave assembly. At least one sheave clutch assembly is positioned about the input shaft. The sheave clutch assembly is configured to provide engagement between the sheave assembly and the input shaft when the rotation of the input shaft increases above a certain threshold value. An axial control mechanism is mounted on the input shaft adjacent to the second sheave. The axial control mechanism controls the movement of the second sheave toward and away from the first sheave as a function of the speed of the input shaft. A continuously variable transmission including the drive clutch and a driven clutch is also disclosed. | 12-09-2010 |
Kenneth W. Nimmons, Litchfield, IL US
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20090106882 | Helmet with an attachment mechanism for a faceguard - A helmet having a shell configured to fit about a head of a wearer of the helmet. The shell includes a top portion that defines a front edge and a bottom portion adjoining the top portion. The bottom portion defines a first side edge integral with a first end of the front edge and a second side edge integral with a second end of the front edge. The front edge, first side edge, and second side edge define a segment of a circumference of the shell. The helmet includes a faceguard comprising a faceguard assembly formed in a substantially closed loop. A top portion of the faceguard assembly overlies the top portion of the shell and substantially overlies and coincides with an entire shape of the front edge. At least a segment of a top portion of the faceguard assembly makes direct contact with the top portion of the shell. | 04-30-2009 |
20090124436 | Base system for baseball and softball - A quick release base system that includes a base platform and a removable base. The base platform includes a bottom platform surface and a top platform surface. The top platform surface is positioned above the bottom platform surface. The top platform surface includes platform prongs. The platform prongs are substantially perpendicular to the top platform surface and extend away from the top platform surface and away from the bottom platform surface. The removable base rests on top of the base platform, and the removable base includes an interior base surface. The interior base surface includes base prongs. The base prongs are substantially perpendicular to the interior base surface and extend away from the interior base, and the platform prongs interact with the base prongs to create a lateral restraining force between the base platform and the removable base. | 05-14-2009 |
20120216339 | Helmet with Shell Having Raised Central Channel - A football helmet has a shell with a top portion having a raised central channel at least at one of a front area and a top area of the top portion of the shell, with a plurality of elongated vent openings on each side of the channel, the vent openings being spaced from each other on each side of the channel, from front to back, along the helmet shell. | 08-30-2012 |
20130333098 | Helmet with Shell Having Raised Central Channel and Ear Holes with Abutting Slopped Banks - A football helmet has a shell with a top portion having a raised central channel at least at one of a front area and a top area of the top portion of the shell, with a plurality of elongated vent openings on each side of the channel, the vent openings being spaced from each other on each side of the channel, from front to back, along the helmet shell, the sides of the helmet having earholes and sloped banks abutting the earholes in a wedge configuration. | 12-19-2013 |
Kenneth W. O'Flaherty, Encinitas, CA US
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20090196570 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ONLINE COLLABORATIVE VIDEO CREATION - A system and related methods comprise an Internet-hosted application service for online storage, editing and sharing of digital video content, whereby a group of users collaborate to jointly create a video production. Three methods are outlined for use with an online editor: sequential (round-robin editing), largely parallel (editor-in-charge editing), and fully parallel (Delphi editing). The Internet-hosted application service can be used on a dedicated website or its functionality can be served to different websites seeking to provide users with enhanced video editing capabilities. | 08-06-2009 |
Kenneth W. O'Haver, Ellicott City, MD US
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20150349419 | PLANAR NEAR-FIELD CALIBRATION OF DIGITAL ARRAYS USING ELEMENT PLANE WAVE SPECTRA - A calibration method, applicable to element-level digital arrays operating in the receive mode, which utilizes the individual element plane wave spectra obtained from a single planar near-field scan. The method generates highly accurate near-field measurement derived amplitude and phase calibration of both large and small digital arrays as a function of array scan. The present disclosure provides digital array calibration methods and their potential uses in satellites and directional arrays. | 12-03-2015 |
20150349420 | PLANAR NEAR-FIELD CALIBRATION OF DIGITAL ARRAYS USING ELEMENT PLANE WAVE SPECTRA - A calibration method, applicable to element-level digital arrays operating in the receive mode, which utilizes the individual element plane wave spectra obtained from a single planar near-field scan. The method generates highly accurate near-field measurement derived amplitude and phase calibration of both large and small digital arrays as a function of array scan. The present disclosure provides digital array calibration methods and their potential uses in satellites and directional arrays. | 12-03-2015 |
Kenneth W. Ospalik, Plainfield, IL US
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20100095218 | USER INTERFACE MONITORING IN A MULTIMEDIA CONTENT DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - A method for controlling a displayed user interface for accessing content provided by a multimedia content delivery network is disclosed. A plurality of user interface events, representing user actions during operation of the user interface, are recorded for one or more end users. The recorded user interface events include user actions that do not result in a command or transaction received by the service provider of the network. The recorded user interface events may be stored in a data warehouse and mined for business purposes. | 04-15-2010 |
Kenneth W. Peterson, Camas, WA US
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20150315000 | VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Vehicles equipped with certain embodiments may be used to pick up a load and to assist the vehicle operator's control of the vehicle in a manner that inhibits damage to the load. In some embodiments, portions of the system measure a distance between a vehicle and a load. The distance measurement is used by a controller in the vehicle to alter one or more of vehicle and/or vehicle component speed, acceleration characteristics, deceleration characteristics, target speed, or speed limit, singularly or in any combination. | 11-05-2015 |
Kenneth W. Pober, Houston, TX US
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20140102699 | Defoaming Agent Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same - A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising placing a foamed wellbore servicing fluid into a wellbore; flowing the foamed wellbore servicing fluid back to the wellbore surface; and contacting the foamed wellbore servicing fluid with an immobilized defoaming agent structure comprising an inert substrate and a defoamer. A system comprising a foamed wellbore servicing fluid in contact with a de-foaming structure, wherein the de-foaming structure comprises a defoamer covalently bonded to an inert substrate. | 04-17-2014 |
20140174723 | Defoaming Agent Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same - A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising placing a foamed wellbore servicing fluid into a wellbore; flowing the foamed wellbore servicing fluid back to the wellbore surface; and contacting the foamed wellbore servicing fluid with an immobilized defoaming agent structure comprising an inert substrate and a defoamer. A system comprising a foamed wellbore servicing fluid in contact with a de-foaming structure, wherein the de-foaming structure comprises a defoamer covalently bonded to an inert substrate. | 06-26-2014 |
Kenneth W. Poddany, Edgewater, NJ US
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20090204452 | MANAGING A MULTI-SUPPLIER ENVIRONMENT - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for managing multi-supplier environment. In some implementations, a method includes identifying a supplier model configured to identify information for executing different aspects of the transaction associated with different enterprise departments and a primary supplier from a plurality of selectable third-party suppliers in response to at least a request for a enterprise transaction. The model is configured to identify methodologies for executing the different aspects of a transaction. A plurality of requests for the different enterprise departments and the primary supplier are generated based, at least in part, on the supplier model and the transaction request. Each of the different enterprise departments and the primary supplier are associated with at least one of the plurality of requests. Each of the plurality of requests are automatically transmitted to at least one of the associated enterprise departments or the primary supplier in accordance with the supplier model. | 08-13-2009 |
Kenneth W. Privitt, San Diego, CA US
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20140181435 | MULTIPLE COMPUTER SYSTEM PROCESSING WRITE DATA OUTSIDE OF CHECKPOINTING - The disclosure describes a system including a first computer system including a first memory controller and a first inter-computer transfer interface to send information about write operations over an interconnect to a second computer system. A second computer system includes a second memory controller and a second inter-computer transfer interface to receive the information about the write operations over an interconnect, wherein the write operations are duplicated through the second memory controller. In other embodiments, a system includes a first computer system including a first memory controller and a first inter-computer transfer interface to send information about write operations of the first computer system during a lockstep operation. Still other embodiments are described. | 06-26-2014 |
Kenneth W. Richards, Plymouth, MN US
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20140296366 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF GRAFT POLYMERIZATION ON A FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATE - Graft polymerization is fullfiled on a functionalized substrate. The functionalized substrate is prepared from a disulfide bond-containing feedstock and has been prepared for polymerization through the introduction of one or more polyfunctional monomers containing a disulfide bond breaking material functional group. | 10-02-2014 |
20140343188 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO PREPARE FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATE FROM DISULFIDE BOND-CONTAINING MATERIAL - The embodiments provided herein are directed to methods and systems for generating a customized functionalized substrate. In particular, the embodiments provided herein generate a customized functionalized substrate that can be used for a variety of applications and a variety of chemical and other reactions, processes and methodologies, by modifying a disulfide bond-containing feedstock through the introduction of a disulfide bond breaking material. | 11-20-2014 |
Kenneth W. Schlafer, Fairport, NY US
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20100221410 | PROCESS FOR COATING FLUOROELASTOMER FUSER MEMBER USING FLUORINATED SURFACTANT - A process for producing a fuser member coating including a) adding and reacting a fluoroelastomer, a crosslinking agent, a polar solvent, and a fluorinated copolymer surfactant to form a coating solution, and b) providing said coating solution on said fuser member to form a fuser member coating, wherein said fluorinated copolymer surfactant comprises a fluorinated acrylate copolymer having pendant fluorinated alkyl groups. | 09-02-2010 |
20100221444 | PROCESS FOR COATING FLUOROELASTOMER FUSER MEMBER USING FLUORINATED SURFACTANT - A process for producing a fuser member coating including a) adding and reacting a fluoroelastomer, a crosslinking agent, a polar solvent, and a fluorinated copolymer surfactant to form a coating solution, and b) providing said coating solution on said fuser member to form a fuser member coating, wherein said fluorinated copolymer surfactant comprises a fluorinated polyether copolymer comprising pendant trifluoroethoxy groups. | 09-02-2010 |
Kenneth W. Scott, San Jose, CA US
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20140025521 | SECURING IN-APP PURCHASES - In one embodiment, a unique (or quasi unique) identifier can be received by an application store, or other on-line store, and the store can create a signed receipt that includes data desired from the unique identifier. This signed receipt is then transmitted to a device that is running the application obtained from the on-line store and the device can verify the receipt by deriving the unique (or quasi-unique) identifier from the signed receipt and comparing the derived identifier with the device identifier stored on the device, or the vendor identifier assigned to the application vendor. | 01-23-2014 |
Kenneth W. Sedon, Kalispell, MT US
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20100175290 | System for Joining a Barrel to the Receiver of a Bolt Action Rifle - An improved action for a bolt action rifle. The action includes a receiver containing a bolt; the bolt having two to three locking lugs surrounding a bolt face; and a threaded insert that joins the rifle barrel to the receiver. The insert also includes a series of locking lugs that mate with the locking lugs on the bolt. The position of the insert lugs relative to the barrel will position the bolt face relative to the barrel's chamber when the bolt is closed. Thus, the insert and barrel can properly set the rifle's headspace. The insert and receiver are preferably each provided with a locking lug, that serve to align the axes of the insert and receiver. The threads of the insert and the barrel are co-axial which serves to align the axes of the insert and barrel. Thus, assembled, the receiver, insert and barrel will be substantially co-axial. | 07-15-2010 |
Kenneth W. Sego, Jr., Phoenix, 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 |
20120084906 | Modular and Scalable Soldier's Garment - A soldier's garment includes a hard plate carrier, a concealable carrier that can carry soft armor panels, and separate soft armor panels. The plate carrier can be worn alone, the concealable carrier can be worn alone, the plate carrier can be worn with the concealable carrier, or the plate carrier can be worn with the soft armor panels. The plate carrier has an actuatable quick release system for enabling release of the plate carrier. Each one of the concealable carrier and the soft armor panels is released from the soldier with the plate carrier when the quick release system is actuated. | 04-12-2012 |
20120297527 | Quick Release Mechanism for Garment - A garment such as a plate carrier has a front part and a back part which are held together by a plurality of buckles. The buckles are releasable manually, and also are simultaneously releasable as a group via a quick release mechanism that includes an actuator cord extending through a plurality of rings. Reassembly of the garment after actuation of the quick release mechanism is effected by buckling the plurality of buckles. | 11-29-2012 |
Kenneth W. Sghia-Hughes, Acton, MA US
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20150104689 | MODULAR BATTERY SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS - A battery cell connector for a battery module includes a pair of cantilevered arms and base portions that are linked at the base portion by a bridge. An interconnect board for connecting a plurality of battery cells includes a circuit board and a plurality of battery cell connectors. A battery block system includes a battery block that has a tray and a plurality of battery cells, and an interconnect board in mating relationships with the tray. A battery system includes first and second bus bars, a first and second pluralities of battery cells, and an interconnect board having a plurality of battery cell connectors linking the first and second plurality of battery cells. | 04-16-2015 |
Kenneth W. Sheets, Jr., Incline Village, NV US
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20110225985 | APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING A CRYOGENIC FLUID - Disclosed is an apparatus for transferring a cryogenic fluid. The apparatus includes a conduit having an inlet and outlet, a source of cryogenic fluid connected to the inlet for providing cryogenic fluid to the conduit and a cool down line disposed within the conduit, the cool down line in fluid communication with the source of cryogenic fluid. Such an apparatus enables a conduit for transferring a cryogenic fluid to be pre-cooled to a cryogenic temperature more quickly so that transfer operations can begin. | 09-22-2011 |
Kenneth W. Sonberg, Andover, MA US
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20110275346 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RULE TRIGGERED MOBILE ADVERTISING - An advertising subsidized communication service is provided that can be utilized by eligible subscribers in instances designated by mobile operators or advertisers. An eligible subscriber that meets certain criteria, such as having a low pre-paid balance, can opt-in to an advertising subsidized service initiated through an SCP proxy for the advertising service platform. The subscriber receives advertising through selected channels, such as voice injection, text messaging or other media, which advertising subsidizes subscriber communication service. The subsidized service may be limited in some regard to number of calls, call duration or incoming calls, as examples. The subscriber may be automatically opted-out of the subsidized service upon payment being applied to a pre-paid for post-paid service account. The opt-in process for subsidized service occurs in real-time and may be prompted through a number of channels, such as voice or text messages. | 11-10-2011 |
Kenneth W. Stirn, Kearney, NE US
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20120223003 | FUEL FILTER CARTRIDGE AND KEYED END CAP - A filter cartridge has a keyed end cap which is configured and shaped for unlocking an associated valve mechanism that comprises a latch device and a valve. In this manner, when the fuel filter cartridge is placed into a fuel filter housing having such a latch and valve mechanism, the fuel filter cartridge is operable therein to filter fluid and pass the fluid into a standpipe contained within the fuel filter housing. The fuel filter cartridge of this type generally includes pleated filter paper which is disposed between two opposed end caps. The keys may be provided along the bottom end cap. | 09-06-2012 |
Kenneth W. Stokley, Victoria, TX US
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20120125637 | NON-METALLIC SLIP ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - A slip assembly adapted to be used with a downhole tool which comprises metal slip inserts attached to a slip carrier made of a non-metallic material, such as composite material. As such, the non-metallic slip carrier can eliminate 60-70% or more of the metal used in conventional slip assemblies. Through use of the disclosed slip assembly, downhole tools may be set, while also reducing the metallic material used therein and, thus, greatly reducing the drill out time. | 05-24-2012 |
20120125642 | CONVERTIBLE MULTI-FUNCTION DOWNHOLE ISOLATION TOOL AND RELATED METHODS - A downhole isolation tool adapted to be converted in the field into any one of a bridge plug, ball drop plug, or a caged ball plug. The components used to assemble the tool, such as the mandrel, slips, and conversion adapters and accessories, are constructed primarily of non-metallic material. Through use of the disclosed isolation tool, drillout time is greatly reduced. | 05-24-2012 |
20150176366 | NON-METALLIC SLIP ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - A downhole isolation tool includes a mandrel made of non-metallic material, the mandrel comprising an isolation region at a first end of the mandrel, a shear sleeve adapter disposable on an outer surface of the isolation region, the shear sleeve adapter having holes aligned with holes in the outer surface of the isolation region, a slip assembly positioned around an outer surface of the mandrel, a packing element positioned around the outer surface of the mandrel, and a shoe positioned around the outer surface of the mandrel at a second end of the mandrel. | 06-25-2015 |
Kenneth W. Stufflebeam, Georgetown, TX US
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20110296157 | System and Method for Supporting Secure Subsystems in a Client Hosted Virtualization System - An client hosted virtualization system includes an authentication device, a processor and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code. The virtualization manager initializes the client hosted virtualization system authenticates a virtual machine image, launches a portion of the virtual machine that initiates an authentication session with the authentication device, receives an authentication object from the authentication device, sends the authentication object to the portion of the virtual machine, and launches another portion of the virtual machine. The client hosted virtualization system is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296196 | System and Method for Supporting Task Oriented Devices in a Client Hosted Virtualization System - A client hosted virtualization system includes a task oriented device, a processor, and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code. The virtualization manager initializes the client hosted virtualization system, authenticates a virtual machine image, launches the virtual machine based on the image, receives a transaction targeted to the task oriented device, prioritizes the transaction, sends the transaction to the task oriented device, receives a response from the task oriented device, and sends the response to the virtual machine. The client hosted virtualization system is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296197 | System and Method for Supporting Full Volume Encryption Devices in a Client Hosted Virtualization System - A client hosted virtualization system includes a full volume encryption (FVE) storage device, a processor, and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code. The virtualization manager initializes the client hosted virtualization system, authenticates a virtual machine image, launches the virtual machine based on the image, receives a transaction from the virtual machine targeted to the FVE storage device, sends the transaction to the FVE storage device, receives a response from the FVE storage device, and sends the first response to the first virtual machine. The client hosted virtualization system is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. | 12-01-2011 |
20130254523 | System and Method for Supporting Full Volume Encryption Devices in a Client Hosted Virtualization System - A client hosted virtualization system includes a full volume encryption (FVE) storage device, a processor, and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code. The virtualization manager initializes the client hosted virtualization system, authenticates a virtual machine image, launches the virtual machine based on the image, receives a transaction from the virtual machine targeted to the FVE storage device, sends the transaction to the FVE storage device, receives a response from the FVE storage device, and sends the first response to the first virtual machine. The client hosted virtualization system is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. | 09-26-2013 |
20140250508 | System and Method for Creating and Managing Object Credentials for Multiple Applications - A method includes storing a credential object for a user to an encrypted silo on an information handling system. The credential object operates to authenticate the user to use an application. The method also includes copying the encrypted silo from the information handling system to a second information handling system, retrieving at the second information handling system the credential object from the copy of the encrypted silo, and authenticating the user to use the application on the second information handling system using the credential object. | 09-04-2014 |
20150116362 | System and Method for Positioning an Application Window Based on Usage Context for Dual Screen Display Device - An information handling system includes a primary integrated display device and a second integrated display device attached via a hinge and a processor. The processor determines a first relative orientation of the primary integrated display device to the second integrated display device from orientation sensors. The processor further determines a working software application context by detecting at least a first software application running on the information handling system wherein the working software application context further includes an operating state rank of the first software application relative to other software applications. | 04-30-2015 |
Kenneth W. Stufflebeam, Jr., Georgetown, TX US
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20110225406 | System and Method for Pre-Operating System Encryption and Decryption of Data - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with traditional approaches to encryption and decryption of data are provided. An information handling system may include a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, an encryption accelerator communicatively coupled to the processor, and a computer-readable medium communicatively coupled to the processor. The encryption accelerator may be configured to encrypt or decrypt data in response to a command from the processor to perform an encryption or decryption task upon data associated with an input/output operation. The computer-readable medium may have instructions stored thereon, the instructions configured to, when executed by the processor: (i) monitor for input/output operations occurring prior to loading of an operating system into the memory; and (ii) in response to detection of an input/output operation, communicate a command to the encryption accelerator to perform an encryption or decryption task upon data associated with an input/output operation. | 09-15-2011 |
20110225407 | System and Method for Recovering From an Interrupted Encryption and Decryption Operation Performed on a Volume - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with traditional approaches to encryption and decryption of data are provided. An information handling system may include a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, and a computer-readable medium communicatively coupled to the processor. The computer-readable medium may have instructions stored thereon, the instructions configured to, when executed by the processor: (i) periodically store, during an encryption or decryption operation performed on the computer-readable medium, one or more variables indicative of an encryption status of a volume of the computer-readable medium; (ii) determine, based on the one or more variables, whether the volume is in a partially encrypted or decrypted state; and (iii) in response to a determination that the volume is in a partially encrypted or decrypted state, boot from the volume and continue the encryption or decryption operation. | 09-15-2011 |
20110225428 | System and Method for Encryption and Decryption of Data - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with traditional approaches to encryption and decryption of data are provided. A method for encryption and decryption of data, may include encrypting or decrypting data associated with an input/output operation based on at least one of an encryption key and a cryptographic function, wherein at least one of the encryption key and the cryptographic function are selected based on one or more characteristics associated with the data to be encrypted or decrypted. Another method may include encrypting an item of data based on at least one of a first-layer encryption key and a first-layer cryptographic function to produce first-layer encrypted data and encrypting the first-layer encrypted data based on at least one of a second-layer encryption key and a second-layer cryptographic function to produce second-layer encrypted data. | 09-15-2011 |
20110225431 | System and Method for General Purpose Encryption of Data - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with traditional approaches to encryption and decryption of data are provided. An information handling system may include a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, and an encryption accelerator communicatively coupled to the processor. The encryption accelerator may be configured to encrypt and decrypt information in accordance with a plurality of cryptographic functions, receive a command from the processor to perform an encryption or decryption task upon data associated with an input/output operation, and in response to receiving the command, encrypt or decrypt the data associated with the input/output operation based on a particular one of the plurality of cryptographic functions. | 09-15-2011 |
20130067210 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING FROM AN INTERRUPTED ENCRYPTION AND DECRYPTION OPERATION PERFORMED ON A VOLUME - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with traditional approaches to encryption and decryption of data are provided. An information handling system may include a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, and a computer-readable medium communicatively coupled to the processor. The computer-readable medium may have instructions stored thereon, the instructions configured to, when executed by the processor: (i) periodically store, during an encryption or decryption operation performed on the computer-readable medium, one or more variables indicative of an encryption status of a volume of the computer-readable medium; (ii) determine, based on the one or more variables, whether the volume is in a partially encrypted or decrypted state; and (iii) in response to a determination that the volume is in a partially encrypted or decrypted state, boot from the volume and continue the encryption or decryption operation. | 03-14-2013 |
20150106633 | System and Method for General Purpose Encryption of Data - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with traditional approaches to encryption and decryption of data are provided. An information handling system may include a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, and an encryption accelerator communicatively coupled to the processor. The encryption accelerator may be configured to encrypt and decrypt information in accordance with a plurality of cryptographic functions, receive a command from the processor to perform an encryption or decryption task upon data associated with an input/output operation, and in response to receiving the command, encrypt or decrypt the data associated with the input/output operation based on a particular one of the plurality of cryptographic functions. | 04-16-2015 |
20150324612 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING FROM AN INTERRUPTED ENCRYPTION AND DECRYPTION OPERATION PERFORMED ON A VOLUME - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with traditional approaches to encryption and decryption of data are provided. An information handling system may include a processor, a memory communicatively coupled to the processor, and a computer-readable medium communicatively coupled to the processor. The computer-readable medium may have instructions stored thereon, the instructions configured to, when executed by the processor: (i) periodically store, during an encryption or decryption operation performed on the computer-readable medium, one or more variables indicative of an encryption status of a volume of the computer-readable medium; (ii) determine, based on the one or more variables, whether the volume is in a partially encrypted or decrypted state; and (iii) in response to a determination that the volume is in a partially encrypted or decrypted state, boot from the volume and continue the encryption or decryption operation. | 11-12-2015 |
Kenneth W. Tobin, Jr., Harriman, TN US
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20100278398 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSIGNING A CONFIDENCE METRIC FOR AUTOMATED DETERMINATION OF OPTIC DISC LOCATION - A method for assigning a confidence metric for automated determination of optic disc location that includes analyzing a retinal image and determining at least two sets of coordinates locating an optic disc in the retinal image. The sets of coordinates can be determined using first and second image analysis techniques that are different from one another. An accuracy parameter can be calculated and compared to a primary risk cut-off value. A high confidence level can be assigned to the retinal image if the accuracy parameter is less than the primary risk cut-off value and a low confidence level can be assigned to the retinal image if the accuracy parameter is greater than the primary risk cut-off value. The primary risk cut-off value being selected to represent an acceptable risk of misdiagnosis of a disease having retinal manifestations by the automated technique. | 11-04-2010 |
20110079725 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO ACHIEVE HIGH-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPY WITH NON-DIFFRACTING OR REFRACTING RADIATION - An imaging system employing a coded aperture mask having multiple pinholes is provided. The coded aperture mask is placed at a radiation source to pass the radiation through. The radiation impinges on, and passes through an object, which alters the radiation by absorption and/or scattering. Upon passing through the object, the radiation is detected at a detector plane to form an encoded image, which includes information on the absorption and/or scattering caused by the material and structural attributes of the object. The encoded image is decoded to provide a reconstructed image of the object. Because the coded aperture mask includes multiple pinholes, the radiation intensity is greater than a comparable system employing a single pinhole, thereby enabling a higher resolution. Further, the decoding of the encoded image can be performed to generate multiple images of the object at different distances from the detector plane. Methods and programs for operating the imaging system are also disclosed. | 04-07-2011 |
Kenneth W. Tromley, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20150300363 | DOUBLE SEAL PUMP WITH INTEGRAL ACCUMULATOR - A double seal pump assembly is provided and comprises a pump housing having an inlet and an outlet. An impeller is in communication with the inlet and outlet. The impeller includes an impeller shaft extending outwardly from the housing. The impeller shaft is adapted to engage a drive shaft of a motor. A housing adapter is mounted onto the housing at a first seal and is configured to secure the impeller to the housing. A motor adapter is mounted to the housing adapter at a second seal thereby defining a cavity therebetween. The motor adapter is configured to mount the motor and the cavity is configured to be filled with a barrier fluid. An accumulator is in fluid communication with the cavity and is adapted to hold a reserve barrier fluid so as to maintain barrier fluid volume and pressure within the cavity. | 10-22-2015 |
Kenneth W. Turteltaub, Livermore, CA US
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20080286774 | Real-time individualized therapy evaluation - A method of individually optimizing drug therapy to a patient that includes the steps of administering a dose of a radiolabeled drug or fluorescent tags or drugs with inherent fluorescent properties to the patient in connection with chemotherapy, collecting a sample from the patient, analyzing the sample producing an analysis, and using the analysis for developing a model for the patient. | 11-20-2008 |
Kenneth W. Vilkin, Brush Prairie, WA US
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20120185367 | METHOD OF PROVIDING AN ONLINE SECURED ASSET SYSTEM - A method of providing physical escrow of assets includes receiving a request for escrow of an asset from a securing party computer, creating a record of the asset in the vault computer, receiving the asset at a vault storage, receiving a verification of the asset and updating the record with the verification, providing the verification of the asset to the securing party, receiving a notification of a completed transaction at the vault computer, and updating the record to reflect a new owner of the asset. | 07-19-2012 |
Kenneth W. Weinland, Ii, Parker, CO US
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20120259362 | TEETHING AND THUMB SUCKING DEVICE - A teething and thumb sucking device that is worn on a hand of an adult is provided. The device includes an elongate tubular body portion and a flare portion. The body portion includes a proximal open end configured to receive a thumb of the adult hand and a distal closed end. The body portion decreases in diameter from the proximal open end to the distal closed end. The flare portion is disposed at the proximal open end of the body portion and extends axially therefrom. | 10-11-2012 |
Kenneth W. White, Cabot, AR US
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20110024051 | Automated lamination stacking system for a transformer core former - An automated steel lamination stacking system for a transformer core. A computer controlled robot arm with a machine vision system locates each of a series of laminations formed by a core former. A hand with a pair of fingers disposed on the end of the robot arm sequentially grasps each of the laminations and transfers each lamination to a forming table which receives and shapes each lamination into a stack to form the desired transformer core. As the empty hand returns to retrieve the next lamination, an extended arm is activated to square the stack. If the preset number of laminations has been stacked and a desired weight has been reached, then the process is complete. Otherwise the stacking process continues. Because the laminations grow in size as the core is built, the stacking system adjusts the position of the fingers to grasp each lamination. | 02-03-2011 |
20110284530 | Double-wing pad-mounted transformer tank - An oil-filled, pad-mounted tank for electrical distribution transformers, where the tank includes a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side panels, a top panel, and a bottom panel that are joined to form an enclosed volume for receiving a transformer core and windings and a quantity of insulating oil. The side panels include a plurality of side panel sections that may include both curved and flat panel sections. Each side panel includes at least one curved panel section that is curved concavely and at least one curved panel section that is curved convexly. Each side panel section may also include one or more flat panel sections. | 11-24-2011 |
Kenneth W. Williams, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20100067258 | BULK LIGHT DIFFUSER COMPOSITION - The present invention is a bulk light diffuser material based upon a hydrogenated block copolymer, but including a particulate light diffusing component. The material may be in the form of a film, a sheet or a molded article. When present as a sheet having a thickness of 2 millimeters, the sheet has a percent total transmittance of at least 50% and a haze of at least 70%, measured according to the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard D 1003. | 03-18-2010 |
Kenneth W. Wright, Rolling Hills Eastate, CA US
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20080249281 | Degradable polymers and methods of preparation thereof - The present invention provides polymers which substantially degrade in the presence of one or more triggers, preferably light energy or hydrogen peroxide, but does not substantially degrade in the absence of one or more triggers. | 10-09-2008 |
Kenneth W. Wright, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090155326 | LAYERED DRUG DELIVERY POLYMER MONOFILAMENT FIBERS - The present invention is directed generally to a layered polymeric monofilament fiber drug delivery device, where each layer of the device can contain a different polymer, drug, additive, or any combination or mixture thereof. The layered nature of the current monofilament polymeric monofilament device provides the capability to modulate the release of one or more drugs and/or the mechanical properties of the fiber so that drug release and device failure can be separately tuned to provide for the tailored introduction of therapeutically effective drugs or agents to a target tissue. Moreover, the fiber may comprise more than one distinct segments along its length, each segment itself having different combinations and/or numbers of layers thereby providing even greater freedom in the design of the therapeutic delivery device. The invention is also directed to a method of manufacturing such a layered polymeric monofilament fiber drug delivery device, and methods of treatment using such devices. | 06-18-2009 |
20120219640 | Anti-infective solution for athlete's foot - Disclosed herein is a novel use of highly diluted iodine solution in alcohol to effectively treat and prevent athlete's foot skin disease and disinfect and deodorize shoes without staining skin, clothing or surrounding materials. | 08-30-2012 |
Kenneth W. Zeuner, Orchid, FL US
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20080231057 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARVESTING ELECTRICAL POWER FROM MARINE CURRENT USING TURBINES - A water turbine powered electrical generation system is disclosed. The generation system includes a water-driven turbine completely submerged below a flowing water source. The flowing water source rotates the turbine, which is coupled to an electrical generator. The electrical generator generates electrical power for distribution away from the electrical generation system. The electrical generation system may be located on a floating or submersible platform. | 09-25-2008 |