Kitchens, US
Christopher L. Kitchens, Easley, SC US
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20140044937 | Microdevices and Methods of Manufacture - Illustrative embodiments of microdevices and methods of manufacturing such microdevices are disclosed. In at least one illustrative embodiment, a method of manufacturing one or more microdevices may include forming a liquid dispersion containing cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), depositing the liquid dispersion containing the CNC on a substrate, drying the liquid dispersion containing the CNC to form a solid film on the substrate, where the liquid dispersion contains a sufficient concentration of CNC to form a continuous solid film having a controlled microstructure, and processing the solid film to form the one or more microdevices on the substrate. | 02-13-2014 |
Christopher S. Kitchens, Castle Rock, CO US
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20150007525 | ADJUSTABLE TILE SPACER - An adjustable tile spacer is described. In one example, the tile spacer includes a first support bar connected to a first spacer arm. The first spacer arm has a top face to abut a wall and support a tile. A second support bar is movably connected to the first support bar. A second spacer arm is connected the second support bar. The first spacer arm has a bottom face to abut a wall and to support the second support bar against a tile. A lock fixes the first and the second support bars in a position with respect to each other when the lock is engaged to define a distance between the top face and the bottom face corresponding to a gap between two tiles. | 01-08-2015 |
David Gregory Kitchens, Warsaw, IN US
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20090005822 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERCUTANEOUSLY SECURING A BONE SCREW AND A BONE PLATE TO A BONE OF A PATIENT - A method of percutaneously implanting a first component and a second component of an orthopaedic assembly into a body of a patient includes the steps of securing a first instrument to the first component, and advancing the first component into the body of the patient. The first instrument is advanced into the body of the patient such that a portion of the first instrument extends out of the body. A second instrument is secured to the second component, and the second component is advanced into the body of the patient. The second instrument is advanced into the body of the patient such that a portion of the second instrument extends out of the body. A third instrument is advanced into contact with both the first instrument and the second instrument so as to position the first component and the second component in a predetermined position relative to one another. An instrument assembly for percutaneously implanting an orthopaedic assembly is also disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
David R. Kitchens, Martinez, GA US
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20150272815 | Therapeutic Garment Assembly - A therapeutic garment assembly for providing relief from restless leg syndrome includes a sock that is worn on a user's leg. A pocket is coupled to the sock. A vibrating member is positionable within the pocket. The vibrating member provides tactile stimulation to the user's legs. The vibrating member alleviates a symptom of restless leg syndrome. | 10-01-2015 |
Drew Kitchens, Acworth, GA US
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20140117729 | Child Safety Seat with Side Impact Energy Redirection - A child safety seat has a seat bottom, a seat back coupled to the seat bottom at a seat bight region, and a seating surface defined by the seat bottom and seat back to support a child occupant. A structural element is coupled to the seat bottom, the seat back, or both. A bumper has a substantially rigid component or portion and is mounted to the structural element and protrudes from a side of the child safety seat. The bumper is positioned to redirect energy from a side impact with the child safety seat away from the seat back, the seat bottom, or both and to the structural element. | 05-01-2014 |
Fred L. Kitchens, Muncie, IN US
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20090240949 | Identity authentication based on keystroke latencies using a genetic adaptive neural network - A system and method identify the person who is using a keyboard based on keystroke latencies as the person types certain key combinations. In some embodiments the latencies are monitored as the person types a password, while in others they are monitored as the person types other information and continues to use the computer. In some embodiments the identification yields a binary result (whether the latency profile matches the profile stored for a particular user), while in others a confidence level is given. A mismatch, or a confidence level below a particular threshold, results in a request for further identity verification, creation of a log entry, immediate notification of responsible personnel, or denial of access (or continued access). | 09-24-2009 |
Jack C. Kitchens, Buffalo, NY US
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20140354823 | DEVICES AND METHODS OF SENSING - A method is disclosed, including obtaining an infrared representation based on a detected infrared signal and obtaining a combined representation based on a detected combined ultrasonic and infrared signal. An output representation is generated from the infrared representation and the combined representation. The output representation can be generated from a comparison between the combined representation and the infrared signal representation. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354905 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL PIXEL AND DISPLAY - A display array is disclosed. The multifunctional pixel may include a plurality of multifunctional pixels. Each multifunctional pixel can include a red display area, a green display area, and a blue display area, as well as at least one sensor selected from the following sensor types: an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, a photoelectric sensor, and a capacitive sensor. The blue display area can be smaller than the red display area, or smaller than the green display area, in each of the plurality of multifunctional pixels. | 12-04-2014 |
20140355376 | Display With Backside Ultrasonic Sensor Array - A display device has a visual display capable of providing an image and an ultrasonic sensor array attached to a backside component of the visual display. The ultrasonic sensor array may be an ultrasonic area array sensor. For example, the backside component may be a backlight, an optical waveguide, or a display TFT. | 12-04-2014 |
20150227264 | THROUGH DISPLAY ULTRASONIC TOUCH-SCREEN MONITOR - A touch-screen monitor is described. The monitor includes an ultrasonic sensor for detecting motion of an object that is placed in contact with the monitor. | 08-13-2015 |
Jack Conway Kitchens, Tonawanda, NY US
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20150241393 | Ultrasonic Authenticating Button - Embodiments of an ultrasonic button and methods for using the ultrasonic button are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ultrasonic button may include an ultrasonic transmitter configured to transmit an ultrasonic wave, a piezoelectric receiver layer configured to receive a reflected wave of the ultrasonic wave, a platen layer configured to protect the ultrasonic transmitter and the piezoelectric receiver layer, a first matching layer configured to match an acoustic impedance of the platen layer with an acoustic impedance of ridges of a finger, and an ultrasonic sensor array configured to detect the finger using the reflected wave. | 08-27-2015 |
Jeania M. Kitchens, Oreana, IL US
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20090240207 | ADHESIVE TAPE FOR AN INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER - The present invention discloses an adhesive tape to secure an intravascular catheter to the skin of a patient at an intravascular site comprising: (a) a strip of tape having adhesive on all of one side except for portions at the ends, the strip of tape having a length of about 15 mm to about 300 mm and width of about 4 mm to about 30 mm; (b) two removable covers affixed near the ends of the adhesive side of the strip, wherein the removable covers are separated from each other by a centrally located portion of the strip of tape; and (c) a third removable cover affixed to the central portion of the adhesive side of the strip of tape. The subject invention further reveals a sterile intravascular starter kit, said kit being comprised of the adhesive tape for an intravascular catheter, a tourniquet, a gauze pad, an antiseptic skin preparation device, optionally a towel, and a clear occlusive dressing. | 09-24-2009 |
John Kitchens, Nicholasville, KY US
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20120302410 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - A portable exercise device is for use by a subject in performing at least a pull-up exercise association with a fixed support structure. A clamp includes a body having an elongated portion and at least one projecting end portion including a movable connector for securely fastening the body to the support structure. A hand grip is connected to the clamp, such as along a portion of the body, and may be movable relative thereto. The clamp may be removably fixed to the support structure for performing the pull-up exercise. The clamp may also be supported in a manner that facilitates the performance of a push-up exercise. Related methods are disclosed. | 11-29-2012 |
John William Kitchens, Lexington, KY US
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20110014929 | LOCATION SPECIFIC STREAMING OF CONTENT - The claimed subject matter provides systems and/or methods that stream pertinent and/or selected content to a mobile device based at least in part on the location of the mobile device. The system can include components that detect the presence of a mobile device within a coverage area dynamically demarcated by an access point, determine the mobile device location in relation to the access point, and thereafter supplies event information to the mobile device based on the mobile device location in relation to the access point. | 01-20-2011 |
Judy Kitchens, Austin, TX US
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20130046543 | INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE (IVR) SYSTEM FOR ERROR REDUCTION AND DOCUMENTATION OF MEDICAL PROCEDURES - Interactive voice response (IVR) systems and methods for delivery of healthcare services (e.g., by one or more medical professionals, such as, for example, in a hospital or clinic). In some embodiments, the present systems can be configured to: prompt one or more users for a plurality of voice inputs with information associated with at least one of a patient and a user; and determine whether each of the plurality of voice inputs is consistent with records related to the patient or the one or more users. In some embodiments, the present systems can be configured to: during performance of a procedure on a patient, prompt one or more users to provide a plurality of voice inputs with information related to progress of the procedure or characteristics of the patient; and/or prompt the user to perform each of a plurality of steps of the procedure. | 02-21-2013 |
20130337425 | Fetal Sonography Model Apparatuses and Methods - This disclosure includes embodiments of apparatuses and methods for simulating the uterus of a human (e.g., for training medical providers to perform sonograms, amniocentesis, ultrasound-guided amniocentesis, and/or other procedures). For example, in at least some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a container with a compartment and an anterior wall that is configured to permit sonogram imaging of the compartment. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a container that is configured to be removably coupled to the abdomen of a live human or human model such that the compartment simulates the uterus of the human or model. | 12-19-2013 |
Kelly Marie Kitchens, Laurel, MD US
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20110275562 | INHIBITION OF GLIADIN PEPTIDES - Novel compounds and methods for the inhibition of biological barrier permeability and for the inhibition of peptide translocation across biological barriers are identified. Assays for determining modulators of biological barrier permeability and for peptide translocation across biological barriers are provided. Methods for treating diseases relating to aberrant biological barrier permeability and peptide translocation across biological barriers are provided. Such diseases include celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, diabetes, cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases, asthma, COPD, excessive or undesirable immune response, gluten sensitivity, gluten allergy, food allergy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, immune-mediated or type 1 diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, scleroderma and autoimmune thyroid diseases. | 11-10-2011 |
20150203537 | INHIBITION OF GLIADIN PEPTIDES - Novel compounds and methods for the inhibition of biological barrier permeability and for the inhibition of peptide translocation across biological barriers are identified. Assays for determining modulators of biological barrier permeability and for peptide translocation across biological barriers are provided. Methods for treating diseases relating to aberrant biological barrier permeability and peptide translocation across biological barriers are provided. Such diseases include celiac disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, diabetes, cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases, asthma, COPD, excessive or undesirable immune response, gluten sensitivity, gluten allergy, food allergy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, immune-mediated or type 1 diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, scleroderma and autoimmune thyroid diseases. | 07-23-2015 |
Mark Kitchens, Athens, TX US
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20110297096 | LITTER BOX WITH REMOVABLE FILTER HOUSING - A litter box for an animal. The litter box includes a base portion, a cover portion operably connected to the base portion and a removable housing operably connected to one of the cover portion and the base portion. The base portion includes a floor and a plurality of walls extending in an upward direction from the floor. The cover portion includes a ceiling and a plurality of walls extending in a downward direction from the ceiling. The housing is configured to receive an operating element. Also, one of the cover portion and the base portion is configured to receive the removable housing. | 12-08-2011 |
Mark C. Kitchens, Athens, TX US
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20120137980 | AIR CIRCULATING LITTER BOX - One embodiment may take the form of a litter box having a base portion having a floor and a plurality of walls extending in an upward direction from the floor. The litter box may also have a cover portion having a ceiling and a plurality of walls extending in a downward direction from the ceiling. The base portion and the cover portion may combine to define an inner cavity. The litter box may also include a circulating filter in communication with the inner cavity of the litter box and the circulating filter may be configured to filter air from within the inner cavity of the litter box. | 06-07-2012 |
Mark Charles Kitchens, Athens, TX US
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20130220232 | Nail or Claw Trimmer for Use With Pets - An improved trimmer is structured to be held in the palm of a user's hand. The trimmer has a grinding drum that is advantageously structured to be situated in a palmar region of the user's hand that can be said to extend from the palm and to be generally bounded by the fingertips. When the trimmer is held in the palmar region, the thumb and certain fingers can support the trimmer, and other fingers that are not necessarily employed in supporting the trimmer are usable to operate a control switch of the trimmer. The control switch controls operation of a drive motor that is connected with a grinding drum which provides abrasive surfaces that are engageable with the animal nail or claw. | 08-29-2013 |
20140130812 | Thermoelectric Water Cooling Tower - The present invention is an improved medicinal herb or tobacco smoking device making use of thermoelectric technology to increase performance over thermally passive systems, provides built-in self-cleaning properties, and utilizes easy to use electrical arrangement. | 05-15-2014 |
Otto Vaughn Kitchens, Atlanta, GA US
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20080255905 | Business Systems Management Solution for End-to-End Event Management Using Business System Operational Constraints - The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and computer program product for implementing a business systems management solution for end-to-end event management. The present invention realizes a number of business systems management functionalities, including defining event databases and means for event monitoring and correlating a customer's business functions by using an enterprise view focused on a system of applications, operating systems, connections, and physical components. Together these components make up a business system as defined by the customer. As such, a business system can cross technology platforms, physical space, and comprise multiple applications, or a business system could be limited to a single platform, location, and application. Components that comprise the business system and enterprise-level event management structure are defined, created, and modified to align the Information Technology with the business system's processes and to aid in the management of the information technology with respect to the business system. | 10-16-2008 |
Rollie J. Kitchens, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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20090264256 | BREATHING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A breathing exercise apparatus comprises a chamber having a vent open to the atmosphere, a mouthpiece having an opening, a first member having a plurality of apertures positioned in the chamber between the opening in the mouthpiece and the vent, a second member having a plurality of apertures positioned in the chamber adjacent the first member, and a motor coupled to the second member and operable to move the second member with respect to the first member such that the apertures in the second member intermittently align with the apertures in the first member to vary the resistance a user experiences when both inhaling and exhaling through the apparatus. | 10-22-2009 |
Stephen Kitchens, San Francisco, CA US
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20120154378 | DETERMINING DEVICE MOVEMENT AND ORIENTATION FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL VIEWS - A device may include a first sensor, a display, and a processor. The first sensor may track orientation and location of the device. The display may include a plurality of pixels and light guides. Each light guide may be configured to direct light rays from a first sub-pixel within a pixel and a second sub-pixel within the pixel to a right eye and a left eye, respectively, of a viewer. The processor may be configured to select a sweet spot based on viewer input, obtain a relative location of the device based on output of the first sensor, and determine a stereoscopic image that is to be viewed at the sweet spot, the stereoscopic image including a right-eye image and a left-eye image. The processor may be further configured to display, based on the orientation and position of the device, the right-eye image for viewing by the right eye via a first set of sub-pixels and the left-eye image for viewing by the left eye via a second set of sub-pixels. | 06-21-2012 |
Stephen Anthony Kitchens, Durham, NC US
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20090205582 | MOBILE DEVICE DOG WHISTLE - A mobile device, upon user selection and actuation, transmits an ultrasonic frequency signal into the area surrounding the mobile device, at a signal intensity capable of being heard by animals present in such area, whereby the transmitted ultrasonic signal is suitable for use as a defense measure and, alternately, as a training measure for animals present in the transmission area. | 08-20-2009 |
20090273355 | CAPACITIVE SENSING SLIDE DETECTION - A circuit includes a first capacitor having first and second capacitive sensing strips positioned on first and second sliding portions of the slider type mobile device. In the closed position, the first and second capacitive sensing strips overlap one another and in an open position the first and second capacitive sensing strips have no overlap with one another. A voltage divider having a voltage V | 11-05-2009 |