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Adrian Knight, Kansas City, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100031960	Self-Automated Titration System and Method - A method of titration using a combination continuous flow and pulse flow portable oxygen concentration system (system) with a patient includes: a) providing the system in a continuous flow mode and titrating the patient to a predetermined blood oxygen saturation using the system at one or more predetermined conditions in the continuous flow mode; b) providing the system in a pulse flow mode and titrating the patient to the same predetermined blood oxygen saturation as step a using the system at the same one or more predetermined conditions as in step a in the pulse flow mode; c) determining an Individualized Pulse Dose Equivalent (IPDE) correlation based on data obtained from steps a and b; d) providing the system with the IPDE correlation; and e) using the IPDE correlation to operate the concentrator in a more efficient manner.	02-11-2010

Adrian Knight, Shawnee, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100313898	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SLEEP RELATED DISORDERS - This disclosure relates generally to a method and an apparatus for delivering a gas to a subject in need thereof, for instance, for the treatment of an unhealthy condition, such as sleep apnea. The method may include sensing the onset of a subject's inhalation and delivering a gas, such as a pulse of gas, in response to the subject's inhalation. For instance, the method may include providing the subject with a gas delivery device configured for delivering a quantity of gas to the subject, such as in response to the subject's need, and instructing the subject to use the device. The device may include a mechanism for generating and delivering the quantity of gas to the subject, as well as a sensor for sensing the subject's need for the gas. A controller for controlling the delivery of the gas to the subject in response to the subject's sensed need for the gas may also be included. The device may further include a cannula to facilitate delivery of the gas to the subject.	12-16-2010

Andrew W. Knight, Fridley, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100045795	Apparatus and method for remote viewing system - An energy conserving remote viewing system comprising an instantaneous analog video transmission camera, an analog video receiver that receives and transmits a video image to a video monitor and a remote transmitter that activates the analog video transmission camera. The remote camera device is normally in a low power, sleep mode that has a minimal power drain. The system includes a battery powered camera requiring a first voltage to operate and an RF transmitter to send an activation signal to the camera. The activation signal has a duration. A camera power circuit includes a normally sleeping signal receiving circuit and a first timer. The first timer periodically activates the signal receiving circuit to check for the presence of the activation signal and turns off the signal receiving circuit if the activation signal is not present and turns on the camera if the activation signal is present, and wherein the time the signal receiving circuit sleeps is less than the activation signal duration.	02-25-2010

Andrew Wayne Knight, Fridley, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110164134	Apparatus and method for remote viewing system - An energy conserving remote viewing system comprising an instantaneous analog video transmission camera, an analog video receiver that receives and transmits a video image to a video monitor and a remote transmitter that activates the analog video transmission camera. The remote camera device is normally in a low power, sleep mode that has a minimal power drain. The system includes a battery powered camera requiring a first voltage to operate and an RF transmitter to send an activation signal to the camera. The activation signal has a duration. A camera power circuit includes a normally sleeping signal receiving circuit and a first timer. The first timer periodically activates the signal receiving circuit to check for the presence of the activation signal and turns off the signal receiving circuit if the activation signal is not present and turns on the camera if the activation signal is present, and wherein the time the signal receiving circuit sleeps is less than the activation signal duration.	07-07-2011

Andy Knight, New Orleans, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080319181	Method of Making an Artificial Nuclease for Anti-viral, Anti-bacterial Applications - A method of making a macrocyclic chelator comprising converting Co(II)Cl	12-25-2008
20100004187	COBALT-AMINE BASED METAL COMPLEX AS AN ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOUND - Disclosed herein is a method of: administering to a subject suspected of being infected with a bacterium, a composition of a cobalt (III) compound having the formula CoR	01-07-2010
20110027388	Cobalt Hexammine as a Potential Therapeutic Against HIV and/or Ebola Virus - Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride, also called Cohex, reduces the extent of viral infection, including difficult to treat infections caused by Ebola virus and HIV. Disclosed are methods for treating a viral infection, comprising administering to a patient a cobalt(III) hexammine compound in an amount effective to reduce an extent of a viral infection. Also disclosed are kits for delivery of a cobalt(III) hexammine compound by injection.	02-03-2011

Bryon Edward Knight, Charlton, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080317090	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMOGRAPHIC NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION OF AN OBJECT - A method and system for determining thermal diffusivity and porosity of an article are provided. The method comprises heating a surface of the article, capturing image data corresponding to an evolution of lateral heat flow from the surface of the article, applying a thermal time of flight analysis on the image data and determining thermal diffusivity and porosity values of the article using the thermal time of flight analysis for the lateral heat flow.	12-25-2008
20090245321	CHARACTERIZATION OF FLAWS IN COMPOSITES IDENTIFIED BY THERMOGRAPHY - A method for identifying types of flaws in a composite object includes: a) rapidly heating the surface of the object; b) recording pixel intensities in a sequence of IR images; c) determining temperature-versus-time data for each of the pixels from the IR images; and d) determining what type of flaw if any corresponds to each of the pixels using the temperature-versus-time data determined in step (c). A contrast curve derived from the temperature-versus-time data may be used in determining what type of flaws if any corresponds to each of the pixels. The contrast curve may be determined by subtracting a synthetic reference curve from a temperature time curve from the temperature-versus-time data. The types of flaws may be determined from size and/or shapes of peaks in the contrast curves. Some flaws are delaminations, layers of porosity, and uniformly distributed porosity.	10-01-2009
20100088041	TWO SLOPE REFERENCE FOR SYNTHETIC THERMAL TIME OF FLIGHT IMAGING - A method including receiving a first line and a second line to be joined at a junction location to provide a reference curve. A corresponding system and computer program product.	04-08-2010

Cameron Knight, Springfield, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110059523	Heat Transfer Baffle System and Uses Thereof - This disclosure describes an improved heat transfer system for use in reaction vessels used in chemical and biological processes. In one embodiment, a heat transfer baffle comprising two sub-assemblies adjoined to one another is provided.	03-10-2011

Carolyn M. Knight, Black Mountain, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100050555	Building Component and Method - According to an aspect of the invention, a building component includes a central layer, such as a foam panel, having first and second opposite faces, and a hardened surface, such as a concrete-based substance, applied to at least one of the faces of the foam layer. The foam layer can include at least one channel. The hardened surface is applied to the face such that it extends within the channel. The building component can also include a reinforcing member, such as a length of rebar, disposed within the channel. A process of fabricating a building component includes providing the foam layer, and applying the hardened surface to at least one of the faces of the foam layer.	03-04-2010

Charles Knight, Toledo, OH US

Charles Andrew Knight, Ostrander, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110027436	USE OF THIOESTER FLAVORS TO IMPROVE THE FLAVOR QUALITY OF READY-TO-DRINK COFFEE UPON RETORTING AND STORAGE - The invention relates to a thermally processed ready to drink liquid coffee product having an improved flavor quality after thermal processing and storage due to the incorporation of a thioester flavor precursor at a concentration of 0.005 to 7 mg/kg. Preferably, the flavor precursor is furfurylthioacetate, methylthioacetate or prenylthioacetate or combinations thereof and not limited to the above. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the improved flavor quality of a thermally processed coffee product.	02-03-2011

Christopher S. Knight, Prairieville, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100056479	THE USE OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS IN THE REMEDIATION OF MOLD, MILDEW, AND FUNGUSES - The present invention relates to the use of quaternary ammonium compounds in the remediation of microbial growth such as mold, funguses, and mildew.	03-04-2010

Craig Knight, Bennettville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090242538	DECORATIVE TRIM HEATING DEVICE - A decorative trim heating device includes a heater and a decorative cover. The cover further includes a wall-side surface and a front-side surface, the wall-side surface defining a channel within which the heater is disposed and the front side surface defining a decorative pattern. The decorative trim heater also includes fasteners to secure the heater to the cover and fasteners to secure the heater and the cover to a surface in a room.	10-01-2009

Dan Knight, Nixa, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090260383	Air conditioner condenser platform - An air conditioner condenser platform is described for supporting an air conditioner condenser installed on a roof. The platform provides a fixed base and an adjustable platform whereby the fixed base is installed on the roof and the adjustable platform is configured to provide a level platform on which to install the condenser. It provides a durable metal weather resistant platform on which to install the condenser, and a standard platform that may be quickly installed in a variety of roof slopes and configurations.	10-22-2009

Daniel J. Knight, Nicholasville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090072072	Two roll paper web material dispenser - Improvements to paper web material dispensers, particularly two roll tissue dispensers. A dispenser according to the invention is able to prevent access to a second or reserve roll of tissue until a first or dispensing roll is entirely or substantially depleted. As a result, the tissue of the first roll must be used up, or substantially used up, before tissue from the second roll can be used, thereby avoiding tissue waste. The dispenser of the invention can be used with reduced core tissue rolls, where each roll has first and second core sections that are spaced apart from each other to form a gap between facing ends thereof so that the total length of the core sections is less than the width of the tissue wound onto the core sections. The dispenser of the invention thus encourages the use of reduced core tissue rolls, which results in a reduction of waste resulting from used tissue cores.	03-19-2009

David B. Knight, Cape Girardeau, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100003387	AIR CIRCULATOR FOR AN OVEN - An air circulator and an oven including such an air circulator. Ducting has an inlet located toward an upper end of a cooking chamber of the oven and an outlet proximate the lower portion of the chamber. An air mover can move air in the chamber though a fluid passage defined in the ducting from the upper portion of the chamber to the lower portion.	01-07-2010

Deborah Hawkins Knight, Pensacola, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090146393	Guide it - A mirror is mounted on the tailgate of a truck and is oriented to reflect the tailgate target to the rear view mirror of the truck whereby a driver can align a trailer and the tailgate.	06-11-2009

Elizabeth Knight, Lafayette, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090047599	NEGATIVE-WORKING IMAGEABLE ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF USE - A negative-working imageable element has an imageable layer that includes an initiator composition including an iodonium cation and a boron-containing anion at a molar ratio of at least 1.2:1, an infrared radiation absorbing compound, a primary polymeric binder, and a spirolactone or spirolactam colorant precursor. The imaged element exhibits improved print-out.	02-19-2009

Erica Knight, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110087141	Powered Massage Device - A powered massaging assembly includes a handle and a massage head each having an enclosure that presents a chamber. The massage head includes a drive shaft that extends into and out of the chamber. The massage head also includes a driven massage element drivingly attached to the drive shaft and mounted outside the chamber to manipulate tissue. The enclosures include connectors rotatably attached to each other to provide a swivel joint that rotatably interconnects the handle and head.	04-14-2011

Eric A. Knight, Unionville, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090295666	Versatile wire antenna and method - A versatile wire antenna that can be up to 80 percent shorter than traditional wire antennas—while still providing exceptional operating characteristics. The present invention is also more durable than traditional wire antennas, offers broadband and multi-band performance, eliminates tension on the wire components, does not require inductive elements, does not require end insulators or transmission-line feed-point insulators, has low noise characteristics, and offers the potential for significant static-discharge capability. Also disclosed is a method for constructing the present invention.	12-03-2009

Gary Knight, Woodruff, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080199242	Printer Protective Cover with Integrated Message Display - The invention is a protective cover for a point-of-sale receipt printer which protects the printer from damage caused by dropping coins into the printer as change is made for purchases. The cover has a base to make a snap-on attachment to a printer, a front arm to deflect coins away from a paper guide which directs the receipt away from the discharge point of the printer enclosure and a display portion to show promotional messages to the customers.	08-21-2008

Gary W. Knight, West Chester, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300461	Endoscopic Device - An endoscopic surgical instrument for performing a procedure inside a patient. The instrument includes a handle assembly including a grip for holding the instrument and controls for controlling movement of the instrument. An elongate shaft having a grip end is mounted on the handle assembly. The shaft has a working end opposite the grip end. The shaft has a proximal portion adjacent the grip end and a distal portion adjacent the working end. The proximal portion has a centerline and is selectively rotatable with respect to the handle assembly. The distal portion has a centerline and is selectively articulatable relative to the proximal portion of the shaft. The instrument includes an end effector mounted on the working end of the elongate shaft. The end effector is selectively rotatable about the distal portion of the shaft.	12-04-2008
20090088603	ROTATION ACTUATOR FOR ENDOSCOPIC DEVICES - Methods and devices are provided for rotating an end effector on a long, flexible medical device. The methods and devices utilize an actuator mechanism that is effective to rotate an end effector on the distal end of an elongate flexible shaft. The actuator mechanism is movable between a freely rotatable position and a rotationally resistant position. When the actuator mechanism is in a freely rotatable position, the actuator mechanism can be rotated to impart torque to the end effector, and thus at least a distal portion of the elongate shaft, to cause the end effector to rotate. In order to prevent the actuator mechanism from “freewheeling,” wherein the actuator mechanism freely rotates in an opposite direction upon release rather than the end effector rotating in the desired direction, the actuator mechanism can be moved to the rotationally resistant position.	04-02-2009
20100042141	ROTATION ACTUATOR FOR ENDOSCOPIC DEVICES - Methods and devices are provided for rotating an end effector on a long, flexible medical device. The methods and devices utilize an actuator mechanism that is effective to rotate an end effector on the distal end of an elongate flexible shaft. The actuator mechanism is movable between a freely rotatable position and a rotationally resistant position. When the actuator mechanism is in a freely rotatable position, the actuator mechanism can be rotated to impart torque to the end effector, and thus at least a distal portion of the elongate shaft, to cause the end effector to rotate. In order to prevent the actuator mechanism from “freewheeling,” wherein the actuator mechanism freely rotates in an opposite direction upon release rather than the end effector rotating in the desired direction, the actuator mechanism can be moved to the rotationally resistant position.	02-18-2010

Gerard Thomas Knight, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100317335	Systems and Methods for Remotely Configuring a Mobile Device - In particular embodiments, a system is described that includes one or more management servers comprising instructions operable when executed to present a user interface displayable at a remote host computer, the user interface enabling a user at the remote host computer to input management information for managing a mobile device; receive the management information input by the user; update configuration information in a configuration database for the mobile device based on the management information; and send the configuration information to the mobile device for configuring the mobile device. In particular embodiments, the instructions are further operable when executed to access one or more third party servers; pull third party information from the third party servers; aggregate and reconcile the pulled third party information with the configuration information stored in the configuration information database; and store the reconciled configuration information in the configuration information database.	12-16-2010

Gregory John Knight, Brooklyn Park, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090070296	COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED MANAGEMENT DOMAIN & METHOD - A computer implemented management domain for controlling the production of low volume advanced technology articles of manufacture is provided. The management domain includes an information library, an integrated manufacturing intelligence, and an interrogation network which includes a plurality of analyzers. The information library includes a plurality of databases, each of which include objects of an object schema. Objects of the object schema of any one database are linked or linkable to dependent objects of objects of an object schema of another of the databases. The integrated manufacturing intelligence includes a plurality of processors for processing data of the databases. Each analyzer of the plurality of analyzers executable with regard to an advanced technology article of manufacture and/or any object of the objects of said object schema of the databases. Each analyzer implicates at least a single select processor of the plurality of processors, the at least a single select processor of the plurality of processors accessing the information library in furtherance of conducting a select analysis with regard to the advanced technology article of manufacture and/or components thereof.	03-12-2009

Heather Knight, Lexington, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090055019	Interactive systems employing robotic companions - An interactive system for interacting with a sentient being. The system includes a robotic companion of which the sentient being may be a user and an entity which employs the robot as a participant in an activity involving the user. The robotic companion responds to inputs from an environment that includes the user during the activity. The robotic companion is capable of social and affective behavior either under control of the entity or in response to the environment. The entity may provide an interface by which an operator may control the robotic companion. Example applications for the interactive system include as a system for communicating with patients that have difficulties communicating verbally, a system for teaching remotely-located students or students with communication difficulties, a system for facilitating social interaction between a remotely-located relative and a child, and systems in which the user and the robot interact with an entity such as a smart book. Also disclosed are control interfaces for the robotic companion, techniques for rendering the robotic companion sensitive to touch and responding to those touches, and techniques for providing quiet, back-drivable motion to components of the robotic companion.	02-26-2009

Heather-Marie Callanan Knight, Lexington, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100045454	Wheelchair Alarm System and Method - A wheelchair alarm system and method for preventing falls for patients at risk by recognizing the gesture of a patient attempting to stand. The wheelchair alarm system uses an array of proximity sensors and pressure sensors to create a map of the patient's sitting position, and then uses gesture recognition algorithms to determine when a patient is attempting to stand up. The wheelchair alarm system responds with light and voice alarms that can encourage the patient to remain seated and/or to make use of the system's integrated nurse-call function. The wheelchair alarm system can be seamlessly integrated into existing hospital WiFi networks, sending messages to the nurse call system as well as providing the patient's location.	02-25-2010

Henry A. Knight, Centerville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100138566	Control System for Legacy Computers Using Peripheral Devices - A system and method for transferring data with a peripheral of a computer controlled system is presented. The system and method comprises a means for monitoring an interface cable between the peripheral and the peripheral controller to identify an idle interval, a switching means for connecting a controller to the interface cable for transferring data between the controller and the peripheral, and a communications port for transferring commands and data between the controller and an another computer. The system and method transfers data with the peripheral without consuming memory or CPU resources of the computer controlled system.	06-03-2010

Ivor T. Knight, Arlington, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090143233	DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL MULTIPLEX PCR ASSAYS - A method and device for digital multiplex PCR assays employ a microfluidic chip for performing real-time, continuous flow PCR within microchannels of the chip. A stream of sample material is introduced into each microchannel and alternating boluses of assay-specific reagents and buffer are introduced into the stream to form sequentially configured test boluses. A PCR procedure is performed on the test boluses followed by a thermal melt procedure. During the thermal melt procedure, fluorescent output is detected and fluorescence vs temperature data is collected and compared to expected normal correlations. The results, positive or negative, are converted to digital format, with positive results designated as “1” and negative results designated as “0”, or vice versa.	06-04-2009

James Donald Knight, Excelsior, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090071082	ENHANCED PROTECTION AND SECURITY SHUTTER SYSTEM - A shutter system for covering an opening, such as a window or door, in a building. In one embodiment, the shutter system includes a housing and a shutter. The shutter is coupled to a torque tube within the housing and includes a plurality of slats, at least one of which comprises a non-opaque polycarbonate material for transmitting light and allowing viewing through the shutter. In one embodiment the shutter system further includes at least one storm bar for reinforcing the shutter. The storm bar is mounted adjacent the shutter and extends from the top end of the shutter to the bottom end of the shutter.	03-19-2009

James H. Knight, Conyers, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100171233	WOOD COMPOSITES BONDED WITH PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE BY STEAM INJECTION PRESSING - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a wood composite, and the related wood composite itself formed by steam injection pressing using a phenol-formaldehyde resin binder composition capable of rapidly curing in a saturated or superheated steam atmosphere.	07-08-2010
20100273917	BONDING WOOD COMPOSITES WITH A CALCIUM-MODIFIED PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN - The present invention relates to an aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin prepared by reacting phenol and formaldehyde in the presence of a source of calcium ions, to a curable powdered (particulate) resole resin made by spray drying the aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin, to a method of preparing a wood composite using the curable, powdered resin, and the related wood composite bonded with the curable, powdered resin.	10-28-2010
20110136947	METHOD OF SPRAY DRYING PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN - Methods for producing spray-dried phenol-formaldehyde resole resins and products made therefrom. The method can include spray-drying an aerated liquid phenol-formaldehyde resole resin containing about 0.02 wt % or more of a surfactant, based on a combined weight of the liquid phenol-formaldehyde resole resin and the surfactant, to produce a spray-dried phenol-formaldehyde resole resin powder.	06-09-2011

James M. Knight, Windham, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090042462	Swimming Propulsion Device - A swimming propulsion device. The swimming propulsion device includes a fuselage having a forward section and an aft section, at least one propulsor pivotally connected to the forward section of the fuselage, and in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer affixed to the aft section of the fuselage. The device also includes a swimmer connection mechanism removably attached to the fuselage by a locking mechanism whereby the swimmer connection mechanism connects a swimmer to the device, and a control mechanism attached to the fuselage and the propulsor. A method for efficient swimming is also disclosed.	02-12-2009

Jared Knight, Martinez, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090144109	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AN ORDER STATUS - A computerized system and method for monitoring an order placed by a customer for a product produced by a supplier to be delivered to a retail location. The method includes presenting an order-entry interface to collect order information about the order to be transmitted to the supplier and store the order information in a computer-accessible order database. Warehouse information authorized by the supplier and transmitted to the warehouse is also stored. A carrier database stores a shipping rate of carriers for transporting the product ordered by the customer to the retail location, and a report generation subsystem collects at least a portion of the order information, the warehouse information and the shipping rate and generates a report displaying the collected information in a single display to be substantially simultaneously reviewed by a supervisor.	06-04-2009

J. Donald Knight, Excelsior, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090048546	IMAGE GUIDED PLAQUE ABLATION - A method and system for reducing vascular plaque non-invasively comprising the steps of imaging at least a portion of a mammalian body to produce an image; determining the location of at least one vascular plaque in said image; ascertaining the location of the base of said vascular plaque, said location of base being the target location; precisely determining the relative position of said target location with respect to the cardiac rhythm in the body; delivering a beam of ultrasound energy waves from a source to the relative position to elevate temperature of said target location in a pre-determined manner; monitoring the temperature of the target location; and discontinuing delivery of ultrasound energy waves when said target location achieves a pre-determined set temperature.	02-19-2009

Jeffery A. Knight, Maryland Heights, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080200884	Thin wall surgical irrigation tubing with longitudinal reinforcements - A length of ophthalmic surgical irrigation tubing	08-21-2008

Jeremy M. Knight, Lake Oswego, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110102142	WEBCAST VIEWER VERIFICATION METHODS - A system and associated method verify the attendance and/or identity of viewers of audio/video/data streams transmitted over the internet. The system and method captures various types of interaction with the viewers and either takes appropriate action, as configured by a webcast program administrator, or simply logs this interaction to a database where audience attention and identity can be validated at a later date.	05-05-2011

Jesse Ray Knight, Waterloo, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100071919	MECHANICAL HITCH CONTROL UNIT - A mechanical hitch control system for a vehicle includes a draft force sensing member, a mechanical hitch control unit, a hitch valve actuator, and a cable transmitting a draft force signal to the hitch control unit. A draft cam is coupled to the draft force sensing and setting members. A position cam is coupled to the position setting member and to a hitch position sensing member. A draft pickup cam is coupled to the draft cam and pivotally mounted on the hitch position setting member. At least one of the cams is operatively engagable with the hitch valve actuator. The cams are enclosed by housing with an opening covered by a removable side plate. The cams and levers are coupled to input members which are inserted through the side plate. The assembled cams, levers and input members are then installed into the housing through the opening.	03-25-2010

John Knight, Warsaw, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080319137	ANTIOXIDANT STABILIZED CROSSLINKED ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE APPLICATIONS - An antioxidant combined with UHMWPE prior to subjecting the UHMWPE to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the antioxidant is tocopherol. After the antioxidant is combined with the UHMWPE, the resulting blend may be formed into slabs, bar stock, and/or incorporated into a substrate, such as a metal, for example. The resulting product may then be subjected to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the UHMWPE blend is preheated prior to subjecting the same to crosslinking irradiation. Once irradiated, the UHMWPE blended product may be machined, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with conventional techniques.	12-25-2008
20100029858	ANTIOXIDANT STABILIZED CROSSLINKED ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE APPLICATIONS - An antioxidant combined with UHMWPE prior to subjecting the UHMWPE to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the antioxidant is tocopherol. After the antioxidant is combined with the UHMWPE, the resulting blend may be formed into slabs, bar stock, and/or incorporated into a substrate, such as a metal, for example. The resulting product may then be subjected to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the UHMWPE blend is preheated prior to subjecting the same to crosslinking irradiation. Once irradiated, the UHMWPE blended product may be machined, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with conventional techniques.	02-04-2010
20110028600	ANTIOXIDANT STABILIZED CROSSLINKED ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE APPLICATIONS - An antioxidant combined with UHMWPE prior to subjecting the UHMWPE to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the antioxidant is tocopherol. After the antioxidant is combined with the UHMWPE, the resulting blend may be formed into slabs, bar stock, and/or incorporated into a substrate, such as a metal, for example. The resulting product may then be subjected to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the UHMWPE blend is preheated prior to subjecting the same to crosslinking irradiation. Once irradiated, the UHMWPE blended product may be machined, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with conventional techniques.	02-03-2011
20110133371	ANTIOXIDANT STABILIZED CROSSLINKED ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE FOR MEDICAL DEVICE APPLICATIONS - An antioxidant combined with UHMWPE prior to subjecting the UHMWPE to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the antioxidant is tocopherol. After the antioxidant is combined with the UHMWPE, the resulting blend may be formed into slabs, bar stock, and/or incorporated into a substrate, such as a metal, for example. The resulting product may then be subjected to crosslinking irradiation. In one exemplary embodiment, the UHMWPE blend is preheated prior to subjecting the same to crosslinking irradiation. Once irradiated, the UHMWPE blended product may be machined, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with conventional techniques.	06-09-2011

John B. Knight, Oklahoma City, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090230153	Dispensing Package and Methods of Using and Making - A container package capable of dispensing all of the liquid from within the container comprises a pump device having a tube extending through an aperture in the container neck wherein the mouth end of the tube is directed, upon insertion into the container body, to a desired bottom edge. The direction is provided by a grooved indentation in the upper portion of the container, or by a swan shape having a downwardly sloping surface in the upper portion of the container. Biasing insertion of the tube mouth to the front edge of the bottle advantageously allows a user to completely dispense the contents while directing their delivery to a horizontal surface.	09-17-2009

John C. Knight, North, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263802	Tubular Cut Pile Knit Fabric For Paint Roller Covers - A tubular knit fabric is disclosed that is manufactured with a pile extending from the outer side thereof and in an extended length, small diameter configuration, the tubular knit pile fabric subsequently being separable into shorter tubular segments that may be secured to paint roller cover cores to produce seamless paint rollers. The knit paint roller cover fabric of the present invention is manufactured in a tubular segment with cut pile segments extending from the outside of the tubular knit paint roller cover fabric. The tubular knit paint roller cover fabric of the present invention is also manufactured in a size that makes it appropriate for installation onto paint roller cover cores.	10-30-2008

John C. Knight, Milton, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080263792	TUBULAR SLIVER KNIT FABRIC FOR PAINT ROLLER COVERS - A tubular sliver knit fabric is disclosed that is manufactured with the pile extending from the outer side thereof and in an extended length, small diameter configuration, the tubular sliver knit pile fabric subsequently being separable into shorter tubular segments that may be secured to paint roller cover cores to produce seamless paint rollers. The sliver knit paint roller cover fabric of the present invention is manufactured in a tubular segment with the sliver fibers being located on the outside of the tubular sliver knit paint roller cover fabric. The tubular sliver knit paint roller cover fabric of the present invention is also manufactured in a size that makes it appropriate for installation onto paint roller cover cores.	10-30-2008

John C. Knight, Charlottesville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090144561	Method and System for Software Protection Using Binary Encoding - Software is protected by encoding the target software instructions and decoding the target instructions.	06-04-2009

John T. Knight, Moore, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100006276	Multichannel Heat Exchanger - Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems and heat exchangers are provided that include multichannel tube and fin configurations designed to promote the release of condensate. The multichannel tubes may have a curved, round, or airfoil shape, and may be used with plate or corrugated fins. In certain embodiments, corrugated fins may be brazed to multichannel tubes and then trimmed to form individual fin structures. Double header configurations also may be employed.	01-14-2010
20110132587	Multichannel Evaporator with Flow Mixing Manifold - Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems and heat exchangers are provided which include manifold configurations designed to promote mixing of vapor phase and liquid phase refrigerant. The manifolds contain flow mixers such as a helical tape, sectioned volumes, and partitions containing apertures. The flow mixers direct the flow of refrigerant within the manifold to promote a more homogenous distribution of fluid within the multichannel tubes.	06-09-2011

John T. Knight, Norman, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090025914	Multi-Slab Multichannel Heat Exchanger - Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems and multi-slab heat exchangers are provided that include fluid connections for transmitting fluid between groups of tubes. The fluid connections may include generally tubular members fluidly connected to manifold sections. The fluid connections also may include partitioned manifolds containing tubes of different heights. Multichannel tubes are also provided that include a bent section configured to locate a flow path near a leading edge of a tube within one section and near a trailing edge of the tube within another section.	01-29-2009

John Terry Knight, Moore, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090064711	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING HOT GAS REHEAT FOR HUMIDITY CONTROL - A humidity control method is provided for a multi-stage cooling system having two or more refrigerant circuits that balances humidity control and cooling demand. Each refrigerant circuit includes a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator. A hot gas reheat circuit having a hot gas reheat coil is connected to one of the refrigerant circuits and is placed in fluid communication with the output airflow from the evaporator of that refrigerant circuit to provide additional dehumidification to the air when humidity control is requested. The hot gas reheat circuit bypasses the condenser of the refrigerant circuit during humidity control. Humidity control is only performed during cooling operations and ventilation operations.	03-12-2009
20100229579	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEHUMIDIFICATION - An HVAC system including a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator connected in a closed refrigerant loop. The evaporator includes a plurality of refrigerant circuits. The evaporator also includes at least one distributor configured to distribute and deliver refrigerant to each circuit of the plurality of circuits. The plurality of circuits are arranged into a first and second set of circuits. The evaporator also includes a valve configured and disposed to isolate the first set of circuits from refrigerant flow from the condenser and provide flow of refrigerant from the compressor in a dehumidification operation of the HVAC system.	09-16-2010

Joseph Allen Knight, Plam Harbor, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090149902	IMPLANTED CARDIAC DEVICE FOR DEFIBRILLATION - An implantable medical device for delivering electrical cardiac therapy includes a first implantable housing containing a battery. There is also a second implantable housing separate from the first implantable housing and containing at least one of: electronic circuitry adapted to evaluate and initiate electrical cardiac therapy, a storage capacitor and an electrode structure comprising a sensing electrode, a pacing electrode and a therapy electrode. The electronic circuit, the storage capacitor or the electrode structure are electrically connected to the battery. Alternatively, there is an implantable medical device for delivering electrical cardiac therapy having an implantable structure containing the following electrically connected components: a battery, electronic circuitry adapted to evaluate and initiate electrical cardiac therapy, a storage capacitor and an electrode structure comprising a sensing electrode, a pacing electrode and a therapy electrode. A method of providing electrical cardiac therapy is also provided.	06-11-2009

Joshua W. Knight, Mohegan Lake, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090055636	METHOD FOR GENERATING AND APPLYING A MODEL TO PREDICT HARDWARE PERFORMANCE HAZARDS IN A MACHINE INSTRUCTION SEQUENCE - A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for generating and applying a model to predict hardware performance hazards in a machine instruction sequence. The illustrative embodiments generate rules which specify relationships between a first instruction code sequence and hardware performance hazards. This rule generation is performed as a machine task rather than a human task (e.g., traditional hand coding tools). When a second instruction code sequence is received, the rules are applied to the second instruction code sequence. Responsive to a prediction that execution of the second instruction code sequence will cause the hardware performance hazards, instructions in the second instruction code sequence that cause the hardware performance hazards are identified.	02-26-2009
20090282387	SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING COMPUTING-ENVIRONMENT CONTROL OF A RESOURCE TO BE ACCESSED BY PROGRAM CODE - A system and program product for facilitating computing-environment control of a resource to be accessed by existing program code is provided which includes transparently replacing an uncontrolled resource referenced by existing program code with a resource controlled by a computing environment. The protocol also includes transparently interposing at least one resource management service of the computing environment between the existing program code and the resource controlled by the computing environment, wherein the at least one resource management service provides computing-environment control of the resource to be accessed by the existing program code. The replacing of the uncontrolled resource prevents the existing program code from directly accessing the resource.	11-12-2009

Keisha Moreen Knight, Beltsville, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110151388	Adjustable Candle Holder - an adjustable candle holder comprising of a mechanical, fire-proof, glass foundation which will cooperatively allow the integral internal chamber to traverse longitudinally from the base of the candle while protecting the stem.	06-23-2011

Keith A. Knight, Sparks, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090265279	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AND DISTRIBUTING HEDGE FUND DATA - A system for managing hedge funds includes a storage unit operable to store hedge fund information. The hedge fund information comprises at least one of a fund name, a fund share class, and denominated currency of a fund share class for a hedge fund. The system further includes a determination unit operable to determine, upon receiving hedge fund information, if the hedge fund information corresponds to a known hedge fund based on the received hedge fund information. The determination unit is operable to compare hedge fund information from a plurality of information sources so as to confirm whether the received hedge fund information relates to the same hedge fund.	10-22-2009

Kelly Knight, Ringgold, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080280242	Coal burner assembly - A burner assembly including a housing having an air inlet, a burner end having an opening, a longitudinal axis extending generally from the air inlet toward the burner end, a motor, an impeller mounted in the housing and being in fluid communication with the air inlet, operatively connected to the motor and adapted to direct air from the air inlet toward the burner end, a coal tube adapted to convey coal toward the burner end, a coal inlet adapted to convey coal to the coal tube, a first bluff body ring, a second bluff body ring and a third bluff body ring mounted at the burner end, a flame bridge disposed between the first bluff body ring and the second bluff body ring, and an igniter mounted in the burner end and being adapted to ignite the air and fuel mixture in the burner end to produce a main flame.	11-13-2008
20080280243	Burner assembly - A burner assembly including a housing having an air inlet and a burner end, a motor, and an impeller mounted in the housing. The impeller is in fluid communication with the air inlet, in mechanical communication with the motor, and adapted to direct air from the air inlet towards the burner end of the housing. The burner assembly also includes at least one pre-mix gas injection nozzle mounted in the housing. Each of the at least one pre-mix gas injection nozzle has at least one orifice adapted to direct gaseous fuel into the housing. The burner assembly further includes a spin vane comprising at least one spin vane blade. The spin vane is mounted in the burner end of the housing and adapted to direct the flow of air in the burner end. The burner assembly still further includes an igniter mounted in the burner end of the housing. The igniter is adapted to ignite the air and fuel mixture in the burner end of the housing to produce a main flame.	11-13-2008

Kristopher G. Knight, St. Louis Park, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110074156	Spark suppression for a genset - A method for operating a four-stroke internal combustion engine including a crankshaft coupled to a piston, which includes moving the piston in accordance with a sequence of four different strokes; mechanically driving an electric power generator with the crankshaft during the operating of the engine; generating a first sensor signal indicative of each revolution of the crankshaft with the crankshaft rotating twice during the sequence of four different strokes; providing a second sensor signal corresponding to a working fluid characteristic of the engine, the working fluid characteristic changing during the sequence of four different strokes of the piston; and timing ignition of the engine as a function of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal.	03-31-2011

Laird Knight, Davis, WV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183730	Spherical Heliostat - A heliostat for the collection of solar energy while resting on a surface is disclosed, comprising a rigid disk having an exposed surface, a back surface, and a circular peripheral edge connecting the exposed surface to the back surface. The peripheral edge includes a plurality of wheels each having a rotational axis substantially tangent to the circular peripheral edge of the disk. Each wheel is driven by an electric motor electrically connected to a power source. A hollow, substantially transparent spherical enclosure contains the rigid disk. Each wheel of the disk frictionally engages an inner surface of the enclosure such that rotation of the any of the wheels changes the orientation of the disk within the enclosure. A control circuit is electrically disposed between the power source and each motor. The control circuit includes a direction setting means for causing the motors to orient the exposed surface substantially facing a commanded direction. A rigid frame is included for supporting the enclosure and disk on the surface.	07-23-2009

Mariah Knight, Hillsboro, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100094294	CERCLAGE SYSTEM FOR BONE - Cerclage system, including methods, devices, and kits, for stabilizing bone, such as a sternum. The cerclage system may include a wire or cable that encircles bone, and a bone plate to which segments of the wire or cable lock. The cerclage system also or alternatively may include a tensioner for applying tension to a wire or cable.	04-15-2010

Mark Edward Knight, Lafayette, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100217554	Method of Inspecting Equipment - A method of inspecting equipment to ensure quality control that employs a computer program to assist in the inspection. The program contains an inspection protocol adapted to specific equipment. The inspector follows the protocol to inspect component parts of the equipment. The inspection protocol can only be closed, indicating completion of the inspection, when the protocol has been followed. The program is capable of generating a variety of inspection reports.	08-26-2010

Mary Beth Knight, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100152002	FITNESS TRAINING APPARATUS WITH WEIGHT AND RESISTANCE FEATURES - This invention relates to an exercise device comprising a baton having a first end, a second end, and a chamber, at least one elastic member having a first end and a second end, whereas said first end is affixed to said baton and said second end is affixed to said baton, and at least one weight disposed in said baton member chamber.	06-17-2010

Meredith Knight, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100041066	NON-PRECIPITATING BODILY FLUID ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A bodily fluid analyzer including a dry test strip impregnated with a reagent providing a non-precipitating reaction to exclude non-desired analytes. The reagent complexes the non-desired analytes so they remain in solution but cannot participate in the test reaction. Red blood cells are removed from the detection area by slowing their vertical movement and stopping flow when the detection membrane is saturated.	02-18-2010

Michael S. Knight, New Port Richey, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090100745	Insect Control Apparatus - Disclosed is an insect control apparatus. The insect control apparatus comprises a gun member and a pair of opposable pad members. The gun member comprises an elongated barrel, a gripping handle, and a trigger mechanism. The elongated barrel is configured with a plunger mechanism capable of a movement in a lateral direction. The gripping handle is adapted to extend from the elongated barrel at an angle to an axis of the elongated barrel. The trigger mechanism extends from the gripping handle and is operably coupled to the plunger mechanism for triggering the movement of the plunger mechanism. The pair of opposable pad members is operably coupled to the gun member. Each opposable pad member comprises an arm extension capable of being actuated by the movement of the plunger mechanism in the lateral direction for pressing opposable pad members against each other and retracting opposable pad members from each other.	04-23-2009

Oluwatoyin A. Knight, Winston-Salem, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100131075	Cell-Scaffold Constructs - The present invention relates to the regeneration, reconstruction, repair, augmentation or replacement of organs or tissue structures using scaffolds and autologous cells that are not derived from such organs or tissues.	05-27-2010
20110117162	Isolated Renal Cells and Uses Thereof - The invention is directed to isolated renal cells, including tubular and erythropoietin (EPO)-producing kidney cell populations, and methods of isolating and culturing the same, as well as methods of treating a subject in need with the cell populations.	05-19-2011

Paul Knight, Spartanburg, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090058016	BALL TUBE MILL TRUNNION SEAL - A trunnion seal assembly for joining a stationary inlet/outlet box of a ball tube mill to a rotational interior of the ball tube mill includes an outer ring component configured to be mounted to an outer wall of the stationary inlet/outlet box. An inner ring component is joined to the outer ring component substantially concentrically with the outer ring component. A flexible pad seal is configured to be joined to the outer wall of the stationary inlet/outlet box proximate outer ring component. The pad seal includes a first annular sealing surface. A mill head extension ring configured to be joined to a rotational mill head is located proximate to and substantially concentric with the inner ring component. The mill head extension includes a second annular sealing surface sealingly engaged with the first annular sealing surface of the flexible pad seal.	03-05-2009

Paul A. Knight US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090738	Real Estate Brouchure Dispenser - An exterior housing, which can be mounted directly to a real estate sign, provides an interior cavity for the storage of a supply of real estate brochures. A hand actuated wheel allows users to remove a single brochure from the holder by means of a shaft and rollers. The supply of brochures maintains contact with the rollers by means of a spring assembly. Dispensed brochures are pushed upwards and out a dispensing slot which is sized sufficiently to reduce the ability of bugs entering the cavity. The dispensing slot also keeps the elements from entering into the interior cavity and from ruining the supply brochures. The front of the housing contains a window which allows the realtor to always maintain one sheet visible to customers even when the supply of flyers is empty.	04-09-2009

Paul F. Knight, Loveland, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100201779	INTERACTION METHOD BETWEEN AN ATTENDANT COMPUTER AND A SELF-SERVICE COMPUTER - An interaction method between an attendant computer and one or more self-service computers where all computers share common application data, which facilitates real-time display of selections made by either a customer or an attendant at their respective computers.	08-12-2010

Paul Ford Knight, Loveland, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110153467	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MODIFYING MENU DATA FOR SELF-SERVICE COMPUTERS - A system and method of modifying menu data. The system includes a computer for receiving menu data from a host computer, for modifying the menu data to exclude items unavailable for sale at a location, and for making modified menu data available for use by self-service computers at the location.	06-23-2011

Philip Douglas Knight, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100095059	DISTRIBUTED FILE SERVING ARCHITECTURE SYSTEM WITH METADATA STORAGE VIRTUALIZATION AND DATA ACCESS AT THE DATA SERVER CONNECTION SPEED - Method, apparatus and program storage device that provides a distributed file serving architecture with metadata storage virtualization and data access at the data server connection speed is provided. A host issues a file access request including data target locations. The file access request including data target locations is processed. Remote direct memory access (RDMA) channel endpoint connection are issued in response to the processing of the file access request. An RDMA transfer of the file-block data associated with the file access request is made directly between a memory at the host and a data server.	04-15-2010

Raymond W. Knight, Chanhassen, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100282293	ILLUMINATION AGNOSTIC SOLAR PANEL - In one example, a photovoltaic module includes a plurality of discrete photovoltaic cells arranged in a plurality of cell rows, and a substantially electrically conductive and continuous area backsheet. The photovoltaic cells in each cell row are electrically connected in parallel to each other. The cell rows are electrically connected in series to each other and include a first row and a last row. The backsheet forms a current return path between the first and last rows. The photovoltaic cells are configured such that, in operation, current flows substantially uni-directionally through the plurality of photovoltaic cells between the first row and the last row.	11-11-2010

Robin D. Knight, Lafayette, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100323348	Methods and Compositions for Using Error-Detecting and/or Error-Correcting Barcodes in Nucleic Acid Amplification Process - The present invention provides methods and compositions for detecting and correcting errors in nucleic acid amplification processes, and methods for using the same. In particular, barcode amplification errors are detected and corrected such that integrity in sample assignment is maintained. The methods are compatible with high throughput sequencing techniques as some of the barcodes are based upon Hamming codes, thereby allowing self-correction for single bit errors. Some methods and compositions of the invention allow characterization (e.g., sequencing) of a plurality of nucleic acid samples simultaneously within a single sequencing reaction.	12-23-2010

Roy C. Knight, Germantown, TN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100011778	Environmentally friendly methods and systems of energy production - A process of energy production is disclosed. The process includes integrating three or more energy production technologies such that a first byproduct of a first energy production technology is applied to a second energy production technology and a second byproduct of the second energy production technology is applied to a third energy production technology. The process also includes operating the integrated energy production technologies to produce energy such that at least a portion of the first byproduct is utilized in an operation of the second energy production technology and a portion of the second byproduct is utilized in an operation of the third energy production technology.	01-21-2010

Roy L. Knight, West Monroe, LA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090139132	Bait and accessory tray - A bait and accessory tray for mounting in a fishing boat or watercraft, which in one embodiment includes a plate having an opening for receiving a bait container and a recess, typically adjacent to the opening, for receiving bait or particles or segments of bait to be used in fishing. One or more drain openings are typically provided in the bottom of the plate recess and a bracket bar is typically fitted with a pair of bolts secured to one edge of the plate for mounting the plate on a support in the watercraft. The support may also mount one or more fishing rod holders. In another embodiment the plate element of the tray is characterized by multiple bait container openings and a plate recess which is typically fitted with drain openings, for receiving bait of selected character. Like the single-opening bait tray, the multiple-opening tray may include a pair of bolts that mount a bracket bar on a pedestal or support in the watercraft to locate the trays in close proximity to the fisherman. One or more tool slots may also be provided in the tray plate for supporting various tools.	06-04-2009

Samuel Knight, Woolwich, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100085381	COORDINATE SYSTEM RECOVERY TOOL AND METHOD - A method of recovering coordinate system information for a geographic data file for which coordinate system information is unavailable. The method includes obtaining a raster image corresponding to the geographic data file, and correlating the raster image to the earth's surface. A list of probable coordinate systems for the raster image is generated, and a statistical analysis is performed for each likely coordinate system candidate. The suggested coordinate systems are then ranked using statistical analysis.	04-08-2010

Sandra Kay Knight, Omro, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110144602	Absorbent Article With Shorter Rise And Tactile Training Cue - A pant-like absorbent article is provided including an absorbent chassis defining a waist opening and first and second leg openings, the absorbent chassis including an absorbent assembly. The absorbent chassis has a longitudinal length and the waist opening having an unstretched circumference, such that the longitudinal length is proportional to the unstretched circumference of the waist opening by a ratio less than 0.82. The absorbent article also includes a wetness indicator for alerting a wearer to a release of liquid body exudates, the wetness indicator including a physical sensation agent responsive to liquid body exudates received by the absorbent article to facilitate a physical sensation against the wearer's skin for alerting the wearer to the wearer's release of liquid body exudates.	06-16-2011

Sarah F. Knight, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110070166	REDUCED DYE PROBES FOR THE DETECTION OF RADICAL OXYGEN SPECIES - Reduced dyes, such as hydrocyanines, deuterocyanines, and/or other deuterated dyes capable of detecting one or more reactive oxygen species are described herein. The reduced dyes exhibit little or no fluorescence due to the disrupted π conjugation. However, upon reaction with ROS, the reduced dyes are oxidized, regenerating the extended π conjugation and causing a substantial increase in fluorescence intensity. In many case, the oxidized dye is generally membrane impermeable. However, upon reduction, many of the reduced dyes are membrane permeable. Thus, reduced dyes can accumulate in cells and/or tissue to amplify the signal. Once inside the cell or tissue, the reduced dye is reoxidized upon reaction with ROS, and the oxidized dye again becomes membrane impermeable, trapping the dye within the cell. The reduced dyes can be used to image ROS, such as hydroxide radical and superoxide, in serum, cell cultures, tissue explants, and in vivo.	03-24-2011

Stephen A. Knight, Rochester, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080222403	SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROVIDE DEVICE UNIQUE DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT WITH A SINGLE GENERIC COMMAND - An embodiment of this invention provides a system and method for a diagnostic computer application executing on a host computer to extract vendor unique diagnostic information from an attached peripheral device. The peripheral device is pre-configured to respond with device unique information in response to certain standard interface protocol inquiries. Standard interface inquiry commands are used to extract detailed instructions from the device. These instructions may contain device unique small computer system interface (SCSI) command sequences, for example. The command sequences allow a user of the host computer to extract detailed data from the peripheral device about the peripheral device's operational, performance and health statistics.	09-11-2008

Steven J. Knight, Mission Hill, SD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100037798	RAIL CAR COVER SYSTEM - A rail car cover system including a rail car, a first cover section and a second cover section. The rail car has an opening. The first cover section is operably attached to the rail car. The first cover section includes a first hinge mechanism and a first cover material. The second cover section is operably attached to the rail car. The second cover section includes a second hinge mechanism and a second cover material. The first cover section and the second cover section are both movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. When in the closed configuration, the first cover section and the second cover section substantially cover the opening.	02-18-2010
20110030575	RAIL CAR COVER SYSTEM - A rail car cover system including a rail car, a first cover section and a second cover section. The rail car has an opening. The first cover section is operably attached to the rail car. The first cover section includes a first corner hinge assembly, a first intermediate hinge assembly and a first cover material. The first corner hinge assembly is attached to the first cover material. The first intermediate hinge assembly is slidable with respect to the first cover material. The second cover section is operably attached to the rail car. The second cover section includes a second corner hinge assembly, a second intermediate hinge assembly and a second cover material. The second corner hinge assembly is attached to the second cover material. The second intermediate hinge assembly is slidable with respect to the second cover material. The first cover section and the second cover section are both movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration. When in the closed configuration, the first cover section and the second cover section substantially cover the opening.	02-10-2011

Steven James Knight, Mission Hill, SD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110078958	MOTORIZED HOPPER DOOR ACTUATION SYSTEM - A motorized hopper door actuation system for use in conjunction with a hopper vehicle having at least one hopper door for removing product therefrom. The motorized hopper door actuation system includes a motor, mounting mechanism and control mechanism. The motor is operatively attached to the hopper door. The mounting mechanism is operatively attached to the hopper vehicle. The control means is operably attached to the motor.	04-07-2011

Steven R. Knight, Portland, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080279709	Driven Vane Compressor - A rotary vane device comprising a rotor and a vane positioned in a pumping chamber in a housing for rotation about respective eccentric axes, wherein the rotor has a rotor slot in which the vane is positioned, characterized by the vane being driven and the rotor following the vane.	11-13-2008

Steven Robert Knight, Killingworth, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100270890	PIEZO ACTUATOR - A transducer mechanism has a stacked piezo electric actuators driving arms rotating in different directions and having a structure such that the arms remain generally parallel to each other. A flexible member may be attached to the arms to obtain an extended stroke in a direction perpendicular to the axis of movement of the actuators.	10-28-2010

Thomas F. Knight, Belmont, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080246781	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING IMPROVED DISPLAY QUALITY BY DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT AND IMAGE PROCESSING USING OPTICAL FEEDBACK - A display system and method created by adjusting the properties of one or more displays to obtain coarse control over display behavior, by using sensors to optimize display parameters and meet a quality target. The display may construct a display map by selectively driving the display and sensing the optical image created. The system reports on its status, and is able to predict when the system will no longer meet a quality target. The system and method may optimize a display system and keep it optimized over time. Operators of the display who require a minimum level of quality for the display system can be ensured that the display meets those requirements. And, they can be warned in advance as to when system maintenance can be necessary, when quality falls below targeted goals system and method provides for sending out methods of the quality of the system.	10-09-2008
20080315978	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NON-CONDUCTIVELY INTERCONNECTING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A method and apparatus for constructing, repairing and operating modular electronic systems utilizes peripheral half-capacitors (i.e., conductive plates on the outside of the modules) to communicate non-conductively between abutting modules. Such systems provide lower cost, improved testability/reparability and greater density than conventional modular packaging techniques, such as printed circuit boards and multi-chip modules. The non-conductive interconnection technique of the invention can be applied to all levels in the packaging hierarchy, from bare semiconductor dies to complete functional sub-units. Numerous exemplary systems and applications are described	12-25-2008

Timothy Knight, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100024072	Methods to Increase Crop Yield - Provided herein are exemplary methods for increasing crop yield. One exemplary method for increasing a yield of a crop includes controlling plant tissue stress by at least partially coating a plant tissue with a composition comprising an agricultural sunscreen formulation and a second agricultural chemical. The agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical may be applied to the plant tissue from separate containers, wherein each container either contains the agricultural sunscreen formulation or the second agricultural chemical. Further, the agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical may be applied to the crop at or near the same time. Alternatively, the agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical may be applied to the crop from a shared container, wherein the shared container contains both the agricultural sunscreen formulation and the second agricultural chemical.	01-28-2010

Timothy J. Knight, Shrewsbury, MA US

Timothy P. Knight, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080305954	Method of Controlling the Aquatic Weed Hydrilla Verticillata - A method of controlling the aquatic weed Hydrilla verticillata which comprises allowing a herbicidally effective amount of (RS)-2-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)-5-methoxymethylnicotinic acid (imazamox) or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof to act on the aquatic weed and/or its aqueous habitat containing seeds or other propagating organs of said aquatic weed.	12-11-2008
20090011934	Method for Controlling Aquatic Weeds - The present invention relates to a method for the control of aquatic weeds which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I)	01-08-2009

Tracy M. Knight, Kearns, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110024061	MOVABLE PARTITIONS, HEADER ASSEMBLIES FOR MOVABLE PARTITIONS, AND METHODS OF FORMING HEADER ASSEMBLIES FOR MOVABLE PARTITIONS - Movable partitions and movable partition system include a header assembly and a movable partition. The header assembly may comprise an elongated overhead track including a first channel, a second channel, and a central channel between the first and second channels. A plurality of support bracket attachment features may be included with at least one support bracket attachment feature on each of an outer surface of the first channel and an outer surface of the second channel. A support bracket may be coupled to each of the support bracket attachment features. The movable partition may comprise a plurality of panels connected to one another with hinge-like member and may be suspended from the overhead track. Embodiments of overhead tracks and methods of forming header assemblies are also disclosed.	02-03-2011