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Dallas Kittle, Jacksonville, FL US
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20080296404 | RISER CLAMP FOR IRRIGATION SPRINKLERS - A sprinkler riser clamp securely engages a spring-retractable riser of a pop-up sprinkler. The riser clamp includes a clamping body and a handle attached thereto. The clamping body is configured to snap onto and securely grip the spring-retractable riser of the pop-up sprinkler. The clamping body exerts a gripping force while the spring-retractable riser exerts a retracing force. The gripping force exerted by the clamping body exceeds the retraction force exerted by the spring-retractable riser. The clamping body includes a resilient first clamp arm and a resilient second clamp arm connected by a joint at one end of each arm. The clamping body includes an opening for receiving the spring-retractable riser. The first clamp arm and second clamp arm of the clamping body each include rounded bottom edges configured to facilitate installation and removal by pivoting motion. The handle is attached to the clamping body by an arm. The handle has blunt ends. Reinforcements are provided at a joint between the arm and the clamping body, structurally reinforcing the joint between the arm and the clamping body. | 12-04-2008 |
David Scott Kittle, Colton, CA US
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20160003742 | TIME-RESOLVED LASER-INDUCED FLUORESCENCE SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEMS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides systems for characterizing a biological sample by analyzing emission of fluorescent light from the biological sample upon excitation and methods for using the same. The system includes a laser source, collection fibers, a demultiplexer and an optical delay device. All references cited herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety as though fully set forth. Unless defined otherwise, technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. | 01-07-2016 |
David Scott Kittle, Durham, NC US
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20100021029 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING SPATIAL DISTORTION IN 3D IMAGING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for characterizing spatial distortions in location data determined by an imaging system, for example as employed in imaged guided therapy. A three dimensional phantom is custom formed for a desired imaging space of a given imaging system. The phantom includes a large plurality of control points fixed rigidly in space to a high degree of known accuracy. The phantom is fixed to a stereotactic frame defining a known calibrated reference or zero and imaged. An algorithm customized for the phantom determines the spatial locations of the control points. A comparison is made between the known and the determined spatial locations for at least a subset of the control points. The comparison results in indicia for any determined spatial distortions observed. The raw image data can be manipulated to compensate for any spatial distortion. The control points can have fixed locations known to an accuracy of 100μ or better. The algorithm can determine an initial estimate for the detected location of a control point accurate to ±0.5 pixel or better. | 01-28-2010 |
20120200563 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING SPATIAL DISTORTION IN 3D IMAGING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for characterizing spatial distortions in location data determined by an imaging system, for example as employed in imaged guided therapy. A three dimensional phantom is custom formed for a desired imaging space of a given imaging system. The phantom includes a large plurality of control points fixed rigidly in space to a high degree of known accuracy. The phantom is fixed to a stereotactic frame defining a known calibrated reference or zero and imaged. An algorithm customized for the phantom determines the spatial locations of the control points. A comparison is made between the known and the determined spatial locations for at least a subset of the control points. The comparison results in indicia for any determined spatial distortions observed. The raw image data can be manipulated to compensate for any spatial distortion. The control points can have fixed locations known to an accuracy of 100.mu. or better. The algorithm can determine an initial estimate for the detected location of a control point accurate to .+−.0.5 pixel or better. | 08-09-2012 |
20150030223 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING SPATIAL DISTORTION IN 3D IMAGING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for characterizing spatial distortions in location data determined by an imaging system, for example as employed in imaged guided therapy. A three dimensional phantom is custom formed for a desired imaging space of a given imaging system. The phantom includes a large plurality of control points fixed rigidly in space to a high degree of known accuracy. The phantom is fixed to a stereotactic frame defining a known calibrated reference or zero and imaged. An algorithm customized for the phantom determines the spatial locations of the control points. A comparison is made between the known and the determined spatial locations for at least a subset of the control points. The comparison results in indicia for any determined spatial distortions observed. The raw image data can be manipulated to compensate for any spatial distortion. The control points can have fixed locations known to an accuracy of 100 μm or better. The algorithm can determine an initial estimate for the detected location of a control point accurate to .±.0.5 pixel or better. | 01-29-2015 |
Florenz Kittle, Herzogenrath DE
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20090107401 | DEVICE FOR VAPORIZING CONDENSED SUBSTANCES - The invention relates to a device for the vaporisation of condensed (solid or liquid) materials, in particular, of starting materials for OLED production, comprising a container ( | 04-30-2009 |
J.d. Kittle, Columbus, OH US
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20140273020 | SYSTEM FOR RAPIDLY DETECTING INFECTIOUS AGENTS USING A HYBRIDOMA-BASED BIOSENSOR - A system for detecting infectious agents in biological samples in real time that includes a sample to be tested for at least one specific infectious agent; and at least one biosensor, wherein the biosensor is operative to detect a specific infectious agent in the sample to be tested; wherein the biosensor emits a detectable signal when it reacts with the specific infectious agent; wherein the biosensor is a hybridoma cell that naturally expresses an endogenous anti-target antigen specific IgM; and wherein the hybridoma cell has been converted to a B cell receptor biosensor by introducing a detectable reporter gene into the cell. | 09-18-2014 |
20140335603 | METHOD FOR SIGNAL AMPLIFICATION IN BIOSENSOR-BASED SYSTEM FOR RAPIDLY DETECTING INFECTIOUS AGENTS - A system for detecting infectious agents in biological samples in real time that includes a sample to be tested for at least one specific infectious agent; and a biosensor, wherein the biosensor is operative to detect a specific infectious agent in the sample to be tested; and wherein the biosensor emits an amplified and detectable signal when it reacts with the specific infectious agent. Signal detection is enhanced through the release of LPS from the cells of the infectious agent. | 11-13-2014 |
Joseph Kittle, Glouster, OH US
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20130149775 | DEVICE FOR RAPID DETECTION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS - A portable system for real time detection of the presence of an infectious agent in a biological sample employs a reagent which detects the presence of a specific infectious agent in the sample, and emits a detectable signal when the reagent reacts with the sample and detects the presence of the infectious agent. A test cartridge has a reaction chamber for receiving the sample and the reagent. The reaction chamber has a predetermined internal geometry and at least one inner surface. Introducing the sample and the reagent into the test cartridge mixes the sample and the reagent. A testing unit receives the test cartridge, and includes a sensor for detecting an emitted detectable signal. The detection of the emitted detectable signal is indicative of the presence of the infectious agent in the sample. | 06-13-2013 |
Joseph D. Kittle, Glouster, OH US
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20150197784 | SYSTEM FOR RAPID ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - A system for use in rapid sample analysis that includes a biosensor reagent, wherein the biosensor reagent includes living biological cells; a reservoir card, wherein the reservoir card stores the biosensor reagent; and a test cartridge base, wherein the test cartridge base is configured to accept the reservoir card, and wherein the test cartridge base further includes a reaction chamber having a central axis, wherein the reaction chamber has the shape of a revolved half ellipse; and an inlet channel connected to the reaction chamber, wherein the inlet channel is positioned above the reaction chamber at an angle of 15-60 degrees above the horizontal, and wherein the inlet channel is offset from the central axis of the reaction chamber. | 07-16-2015 |
20150198594 | TEST CARTRIDGE FOR USE IN RAPID ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - A test cartridge for use in sample analysis is provided. The test cartridge includes a reservoir card that further includes a reagent that includes living biological cells; and a test cartridge base configured to accept the reservoir card. The reservoir card is configured to interface with a test cartridge base through at least one fluid port. The test cartridge base includes an elliptical reaction chamber having a central axis and an inlet channel connected to the reaction chamber. The inlet channel is positioned above the reaction chamber at an angle of 15-60 degrees above the horizontal and is offset from the central axis of the reaction chamber. Upon introducing a sample to be analyzed into the test cartridge base through the inlet channel, the sample is homogeneously mixed with the reagent while minimizing damage to the living biological cells. | 07-16-2015 |
Kevin Jeffrey Kittle, Durham GB
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20100209676 | PROCESS FOR APPLYING A POWDER COATING - A process for coating a substrate comprising the sequential steps of (a) providing a transfer sheet provided with a printed powder coating, (b) applying the transfer sheet onto the substrate with the powder coating in contact with the substrate, (c) removing the transfer sheet from the powder coating and (d) curing the powder coating on the substrate. | 08-19-2010 |
20110217652 | PROCESS FOR APPLYING A POWDER COATING - A process for coating a substrate comprising the sequential steps of (i) providing a transfer sheet provided with clear coat layer and a printed powder coating, toner, or UV-curable ink on top of that, (ii) applying the transfer sheet onto the substrate with the coating in contact with the substrate, and (iii) curing the coating on the substrate. | 09-08-2011 |
20150209824 | PROCESS FOR APPLYING A POWDER COATING - A process for coating a substrate comprising the sequential steps of (a) providing a transfer sheet provided with a printed powder coating, (b) applying the transfer sheet onto the substrate with the powder coating in contact with the substrate, (c) removing the transfer sheet from the powder coating and (d) curing the powder coating on the substrate. | 07-30-2015 |
Kevin Jeffrey Kittle, Chester-Le-Street GB
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20080261142 | Toner Powders and Process for Their Preparation - The present invention pertains to a process for the preparation of a toner powder, in which particles of one or more toner base compositions are combined into larger particles. The toner base compositions may be in the form of dry powders, e.g., manufactured by jet milling or by freeze drying powder dispersions. In that case, the combination of the toner base compositions into larger particles may be done by, e.g., mechanofusion. The toner base composition may also be in the form of an aqueous emulsion or dispersion. In that case, the combination of the base compositions into larger particles can be effected by spray-drying the emulsion or dispersion. In a preferred embodiment, the toner base composition in aqueous form is prepared via phase inversion emulsification, which preferably is carried out in an extruder. The invention also pertains to a toner powder comprising composite particles in which individual particles of toner base composition(s) are fused or bonded together in the form of cluster structures that do not break down under the mechanical and electrostatic forces encountered during toner use. This can be obtained by mechanofusion of dry toner base powders. The invention also pertains to a toner powder comprising composite particles in which individual particles of toner base composition(s) are fused or bonded together to form single substantially spherical particles. This can be obtained by spray drying of an aqueous emulsion or dispersion. The toner powders of the present invention have increased fluidity as compared to conventional powders. Toners with different colours can be prepared in a simple and convenient manner. | 10-23-2008 |
20090017209 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A POWDER COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention pertains to a process for preparing a powder coating composition, the process comprising the steps of: | 01-15-2009 |
Milea J. Kittle, Carmel, IN US
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20100066477 | FUSIBLE SUBSTRATE - A fuse element includes a substrate disposed between first and second terminals. The substrate includes an electrically insulative material. A conductive film is disposed on a first surface of the substrate and in electrical contact with the first terminal and second terminals. | 03-18-2010 |
Paul A. Kittle, Concordville, PA US
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20080255255 | Foam composition - Foams suitable for such uses as landfill coverage, frost protection, volatile emission control, gas control in mining, are composed of a hydrolyzable protein and a pre-gelatinized cationic modified starch along with other ingredients. The foam concentrate can be made at ambient temperature, is stable over time, can be easily tailored to achieve a desired foam stiffness and drain time characteristic over wide ranges, and can be easily diluted at ambient temperature to produce a foamable composition. | 10-16-2008 |
Philip Alan Kittle, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20140230627 | Hair & Thread Cutter Blade - The hair and thread cutting blade is related to the vacuum cleaner brush roller and cuts hair and thread into tiny pieces as it works its way past the thread guard on the ends of the brush roller preventing them from impeding the rotation of the brush roller. | 08-21-2014 |