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Andrew Nicholas Knox, Collegeville, PA US
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| 20090306066 | PEPTIDE DEFORMYLASE INHIBITORS - The present invention is directed to certain {2-(alkyl)-3-[2-(5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl)hydrazino]-3-oxopropyl}hydroxyformamide derivatives, compositions containing them, the use of such compounds in the inhibition of bacterial peptide deformylase (PDF) activity, and in the treatment of bacterial infections. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): | 12-10-2009 |
Anna S. Knox, Evans, GA US
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| 20100062517 | In situ production of microbial pigments for metal and actinide immobilization - A method is provided which uses existing populations of soil bacteria to produce quantities of melanin and pyomelanin and related pigments which will chemically reduce and chelate metals and sorb to various soil minerals to help immobilize such metals within a subsurface environment. Tyrosene and phenylalanine may be used to generate enhanced levels of melanin. | 03-11-2010 |
Carol L. Knox, Monroeville, PA US
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| 20080225400 | PHOTOCHROMIC MATERIALS AND PHOTOCHROMIC COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES INCLUDING THE SAME - Photochromic materials and photochromic compositions and articles including the photochromic materials are disclosed. The photochromic materials may be the reaction product of a hyperbranched polyester polyol having, on average, at least two reactive hydroxyl groups, and at least one photochromic indeno-fused naphthopyran. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20110256364 | MICROPOROUS MATERIAL - Microporous materials that include thermoplastic organic polyolefin polymer (e.g., ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin, such as polyethylene), particulate filler (e.g., precipitated silica), and a network of interconnecting pores, are described. The microporous materials of the present invention possess controlled volatile material transfer properties. The microporous materials can have a density of at least 0.8 g/cm | 10-20-2011 |
David E. Knox, Apex, NC US
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| 20110027601 | WATER BASED BARRIER COATING COMPOSITIONS - A water-based barrier coating composition is disclosed that has improved barrier performance and enhanced stability. The water-based coating composition comprises a polymeric binder and an amine stabilizer, wherein the pH of the composition is equal to or greater than the pKa of the amine stabilizer. When desired, the disclosed coating composition may further include standard low-cost fillers, layered fillers capable of being at least partially exfoliated, nanoparticle fillers, or mixtures thereof. A multilayer product comprising a layer of the disclosed water-based coating composition is also disclosed that has enhanced oxygen barrier performance. | 02-03-2011 |
Frank J. Knox, Hudson, NH US
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| 20120134257 | ROUTER AND RAPID RESPONSE NETWORK - A router includes a plurality of wireless network carrier cards, each of the network carrier cards adapted for use with one of a like plurality of different carrier networks, means for determining which of the plurality of network carrier cards provides a suitable connection to a carrier network and means for selecting one or more suitable connections to one or more carrier networks and for connecting the EVDO router to the carrier network through a particular one of the plurality of network carrier cards and a load balancing processor for load balancing between a plurality of different backbone networks and wherein the load balancing processor directs traffic among multiple networks to provide a desired throughput. In one embodiment, the router is provided as an evolution-data optimized (EVDO) wireless router. | 05-31-2012 |
Graeme Knox, Oxford, MI US
Heather M. Knox, Monroeville, PA US
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| 20090191789 | Combination uplift and coverage bra - An uplift and coverage bra includes a pair of breast cups having at least one layer of a first predetermined material formed as such breast cups. A mechanism is connected to at least one of an outside edge generally adjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cups and an inside edge generally adjacent to the lower portion of each of such breast cups, for at least partially encircling a user's torso. Such mechanism has an upper edge and a lower edge and at least a rear portion. A joining mechanism is connected to at least one of such mechanism for at least partially encircling such user's torso at a predetermined location thereon and the inside edges adjacent to the lower portion of such breast cups, for joining at least one of such breast cups and such mechanism for at least partially encircling such user's torso. | 07-30-2009 |
James Knox, Union Grove, AL US
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| 20120006193 | Adsorption-desorption apparatus and process - An apparatus and process for thermally-linked adsorption-desorption. The process involves (a) at least one pair of adjacent sorbent beds, referenced herein as first and second sorbent beds, each pair of adjacent beds being thermally-linked one to the other through a thermally conductive wall; wherein each sorbent bed comprises a heat conductive foam, such as a reticulated metallic foam or sponge, having a sorbent coated thereon; then (b) alternating a flowstream between the beds such that at least one bed operates in adsorption cycle to remove target compound(s) from the flowstream with generation of heat of adsorption, which is conductively transferred away from the first bed towards the second bed, while operating the second bed in desorption cycle to remove the adsorbed target compound(s). | 01-12-2012 |
Jeffrey V. Knox, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20100250474 | PREDICTIVE CODING OF DOCUMENTS IN AN ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for improved electronic discovery. More specifically, embodiments relate to computer program products for predictive and automated coding of identical or highly similar documents for the purpose of limiting the volume of documents requiring review and thereby increasing the overall efficiency of the document review process. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100250541 | TARGETED DOCUMENT ASSIGNMENTS IN AN ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for improved electronic discovery. More specifically, embodiments relate to computer program products for targeted document review assignments by determining concept-related data groupings within the overall corpus of data associated with a case and assembling the targeted document review assignments based on the concept-related data groupings. As such, document reviewers are presented with assignments that have highly conceptually-related documents, which results in further efficiency in the review process. | 09-30-2010 |
John Knox, St. Augustine, FL US
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| 20090181782 | Putting Green - Disclosed are various embodiments of artificial golf putting greens. In one embodiment, a base assembly comprising a flexible solid base material, the base assembly having a substantially planar top surface, a substantially planar bottom surface, and an outer perimeter that tapers from the top surface to an outer edge of the bottom surface; a putting surface that covers the substantially planar top surface of the base assembly; and a fringe that covers the tapered outer perimeter of the base assembly. | 07-16-2009 |
John Graeme Knox, Oxford, MI US
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| 20110070989 | CVT Belt - A vulcanized rubber CVT belt in the form of an endless V-belt having a belt body with angled sides, a tensile cord layer of helically spiraled tensile cord embedded in the belt body, an overcord rubber layer, and an undercord rubber layer, wherein the tensile cord is a twisted, single-tow bundle of continuous-filament, carbon fiber impregnated with an adhesive treatment and/or overcoated with adhesive compatible with the rubber of the tensile cord layer. The tow may be 18K. The carbon fiber may have a filament diameter of from about 6.0 to about 6.4-micron, a tensile modulus of from about 200 to about 300 GPa, an elongation at break of from about 1.9% to about 2.3%. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110129647 | Polyurea-Urethane Cord Treatment for Power Transmission Belt and Belt - A belt with a tensile cord embedded in an elastomeric body, having a polyurea-urethane adhesive composition impregnating the cord and coating the fibers. The composition is reaction product of a polyurethane prepolymer and a diamine curative or water. The prepolymer is a reaction product of a compact, symmetric diisocyanate and a polyester, polyether, or polycarbonate polyol. The belt body may be of cast polyurethane, vulcanized rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer. The cord may have an adhesive overcoat. | 06-02-2011 |
John Michael Page Knox, Austin, TX US
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| 20110200213 | HEARING AID WITH AN ACCELEROMETER-BASED USER INPUT - A hearing aid includes a memory configured to store current configuration data and an accelerometer to convert mechanical motion into a signal representing mechanical motion. The hearing aid further includes a logic circuit coupled to the accelerometer to receive the signal and to selectively update the configuration data based on the signal. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110200214 | HEARING AID AND COMPUTING DEVICE FOR PROVIDING AUDIO LABELS - A hearing aid includes a microphone to convert audible sounds into sound-related electrical signals and a memory configured to store a plurality of hearing aid profiles. Each hearing aid profile has an associated audio label. The hearing aid further includes a processor coupled to the microphone and to the memory and configured to select one of the plurality of hearing aid profiles. The processor applies the one of the plurality of hearing aid profiles to the sound-related electrical signals to produce a shaped output signal to compensate for a hearing impairment of a user. The processor is configured to insert the associated audio label into the shaped output signal. The hearing aid also includes a speaker coupled to the processor and configured to convert the shaped output signal into an audible sound. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110280422 | Devices and Methods for Collecting Acoustic Data - A device includes a network interface to communicate with a communication network and a microphone to convert sounds into an electrical signal. The device further includes a processor coupled to the microphone and the network interface. The processor is configured to process the electrical signal to generate acoustic data based on the electrical signal and to provide the acoustic data to the network interface for transmission to a data storage device. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110293123 | Data Storage System, Hearing Aid, and Method of Selectively Applying Sound Filters - A data storage system includes a network interface configurable to couple to a network for receiving data related to an acoustic environment from a device and a memory for storing a plurality of environmental filters. The data storage system further includes a processor coupled to the memory and the network interface, the processor configurable to analyze the data and selectively provide one or more of the plurality of environmental filters to the device based on the analysis of the data. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120008793 | Hearing Damage Limiting Headphones - A device includes an input for receiving an audio signal, a speaker to convert the audio signal into an audible sound, and a memory for storing remediation instructions and detection instructions. The device further includes a processor coupled to the input, the speaker, and the memory. The processor is configured to process the audio signal according to the detection instructions and the remediation instructions to modulate amplitude of the audio signal based on the remediation instructions. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120082329 | HEARING AID WITH AUTOMATIC MODE CHANGE CAPABILITIES - A hearing aid includes a casing configured to fit behind an ear of a user's head and against a side of the user's head. The hearing aid further includes a first proximity sensor associated with the casing and configured to generate a first signal that is proportional to a proximity of the casing to the ear and includes a processor coupled to the first proximity sensor and configured to select an operating mode from a plurality of operating modes in response to the first signal. | 04-05-2012 |
Jonathan G. Knox, Morrisville, NC US
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| 20100251172 | HIGH-SPEED RECOVERY FOR COMPUTING SYSTEMS - The invention broadly contemplates a computing system that offers high-speed recovery. The system is configured to offer such a high-speed solution via an instant roll back scheme. The system utilizes a virtualization to handle the system state and provide a rescue and recovery like solution without requiring a full system reboot. The system is configured to utilize virtualization, e.g. through the use of a hypervisor to track the fundamental system components. This enables the system to very quickly back the system up on a rolling basis via tracking atomic changes and offering the instant rollback at essentially any point following an atomic change, should common system difficulties be encountered. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110246613 | STREAMING CLIENT SYSTEM BASE IMAGES - Embodiments provide systems, methods, apparatuses and computer program products configured to provide alternative desktop computing solutions. Embodiments generally provide client devices configured to utilize one of a local base image and a base image stored remotely, with a user-specific overlay image remotely storing user specific data. The clients are configured to download and store the base image locally. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110246626 | LOCAL AND REMOTE CLIENT COMPUTER SYSTEM BOOTING - Alternative desktop computing solutions provide client devices configured with a local boot image and a connection to a remote storage device having a boot image. The clients are configured to boot either locally or remotely, and furthermore to determine from which image (local or remote) they have booted. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110246719 | PROVISIONING A DISK OF A CLIENT FOR LOCAL CACHE - Embodiments provide systems, methods, apparatuses and computer program products configured to provide alternative desktop computing solutions. Embodiments generally provide client devices configured with a local cache storing a common base image, with access to a user overlay on a remote storage device. Embodiments provide methods for provisioning a local disk of a client for use as the local cache with minimal IT administrator input. | 10-06-2011 |
Jonathan Gaither Knox, Morrisville, NC US
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| 20100088500 | MULTIPLE GUEST O.S. BOOT FOR SERVER COMPONENT SETUP - A hypervisor boots all guest operating systems needed to setup/update server components as detected by an update utility. The update utility, after detecting server components, is booted into each guest O.S. so that the components are updated in parallel without having to sequentially boot the utility into a guest O.S., update its component, then shut down and re-boot into another guest O.S. | 04-08-2010 |
Kevin Jay Knox, Peoria, IL US
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| 20110124462 | Multi-Speed Transmission - A multi-speed transmission may include an input member and an output member disposed in a housing. A first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a third planetary gear set, and a fourth planetary gear set may also be disposed in the housing, each planetary gear set including a sun gear, a planet carrier, and a ring gear. Six control elements may be operably coupled to the planetary gear sets and selectively engageable to create a set of different gear ratios between the input member and the output member, the set of different gear ratios including at least nine forward gear ratios and at least two reverse gear ratios. | 05-26-2011 |
Kevin P. Knox, Solon, OH US
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| 20100113962 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO LOCALIZE CHANGES IN INTRATHORACIC FLUID CONTENT USING MEASURED IMPEDANCE IN AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - An implantable medical device and associated methods monitor thoracic fluid status and discriminate thoracic fluid conditions. Intrathoracic impedance is measured along multiple intrathoracic measurement vectors using implanted electrodes. A map of thoracic conductivity is computed using the measured intrathoracic impedances. A thoracic fluid condition is detected in response to the computed map. | 05-06-2010 |
Lawrence D. Knox, Hopkinton, MA US
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| 20100097017 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POWER BALANCE IN AN ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL SYSTEM - An electrically commutated actuator and control system has a stator and a shaft that is movable with respect to the stator. A plurality of magnets movable with the shaft provide a first magnetic flux, and an electric current in at least one coil defined on the stator provides a second magnetic flux. The second magnetic flux is controlled in response to the first input so that the second magnetic flux has a predetermined phase with respect to the first magnetic flux. The second magnetic flux is controlled in response to the second input so that the phase of the second magnetic flux with respect to the first magnetic flux varies from the predetermined phase. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20110160959 | Surface Vehicle Vertical Trajectory Planning - An active suspension system for a vehicle including elements for developing and executing a trajectory plan responsive to the path on which the vehicle is traveling. The system may include a location system for locating the vehicle, and a system for retrieving a road profile corresponding to the vehicle location. | 06-30-2011 |
Marc D. Knox, Hinesburg, VT US
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| 20080211530 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TESTING METHODS USING WELL BIAS MODIFICATION - Methods for testing a semiconductor circuit ( | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080211531 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TESTING METHODS USING WELL BIAS MODIFICATION - Methods for testing a semiconductor circuit ( | 09-04-2008 |
Michael Knox, Tampa, FL US
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| 20120029602 | Method, Apparatus, and System for Treatment of Hemorrhoidal Disease Using Negative Galvanism - Disclosed is a system to be used by a medical provider for treating hemmorhoidal tissue using negative galvanism. The system includes a single-use disposable medical probe, an ergonomically-shaped handle, a power supply, a display, a trigger, a plurality of lights, and a processing unit for activating the lights, and calculating and displaying the amount of electricity delivered to the hemmorhoidal tissue. | 02-02-2012 |
Michael L. Knox, Mcdonald, TN US
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| 20100219020 | Pressure accumulator tank system for applying a substance - A pressure accumulator tank system for applying a substance and a method of applying substance are provided. The pressure accumulator tank system of an embodiment includes a main distribution line, a main pump, a pressure switch and at least one feeding line. The main pump is configured to pump the substance into the main distribution line. The pressure switch is located in the main distribution line and is configured to control operation of the main pump to maintain a select pressure in the main distribution line. Each feeding line includes a feeding conduit, a pressure accumulator and a manifold. The feeding conduit is coupled to the main distribution line to receive the substance in the main distribution line. The pressure accumulator is coupled to provide a select pressure in the feeding conduit. The manifold has an inlet and at least one outlet. The inlet of the manifold is coupled to the feeding conduit. Each outlet is configured to output the substance to a distribution zone. | 09-02-2010 |
Paul Knox, Kenosha, WI US
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| 20080248976 | POLYCATIONIC VISCOELASTIC COMPOSITIONS - Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising bis-quaternary compounds. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic compositions that comprise polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising bis-quaternary compounds. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or about 110° C. when the amount of the one or polycationic quaternary compounds is less than about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080248977 | POLYCATIONIC VISCOELASTIC COMPOSITIONS - Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In at least one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic compositions comprising polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise dissymmetric bis-quaternary compounds. In yet another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds comprising a carboxylate functional polycationic quaternary ammonium compound. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or about 110° C. when the amount of the one or polycationic quaternary compounds is less than about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080255009 | POLYCATIONIC VISCOELASTIC COMPOSITIONS - Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise bis-quaternary compound. The bis-quaternary compounds of the present technology can be symmetric or dissymmetric. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic well bore treatment fluids comprising water, and at least one polycationic quaternary ammonium compound that comprises a bis-quaternary compound. In another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic carboxylates. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or 110° C. when the amount of the one or polycationic quaternary compounds is less than about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20110190530 | Polycationic Viscoelastic Compositions - Viscoelastic compositions are disclosed herein containing an effective amount of one or more random or structurally defined polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds for controlling the viscoelasticity of the composition. In one aspect, the present technology provides polycationic quaternary ammonium compounds that comprise bis-quaternary compound. The bis-quaternary compounds of the present technology can be symmetric or dissymmetric. In another aspect, the present technology provides viscoelastic well bore treatment fluids comprising water, and at least one polycationic quaternary ammonium compound that comprises a bis-quaternary compound. In another aspect, the present technology provides polycationic carboxylates. Preferred viscoelastic compositions of the present technology maintain viscoelasticity at a temperature greater than about 80° C., preferably greater than about 100° C. or 110° C. when the amount of the one or polycationic quaternary compounds is less than about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition. | 08-04-2011 |
Richard M. Knox, Lago Vista, TX US
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| 20100108124 | SOLAR ENERGY CONCENTRATOR - A solar concentrator assembly comprises a stepped wave-guide assembly, a reflective mirror assembly, and an optical target providing unit. The stepped wave-guide assembly includes at least one surface, comprising a set of parallel but offset adjacent surfaces, and an opposing surface. The wave-guide assembly propagates light in a total internal reflection mode between the at least one surface and the opposing surface. The wave-guide assembly also includes transition surfaces between the adjacent parallel surfaces and the transition surfaces include edges perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the wave-guide assembly. The reflective mirror assembly includes a plurality of mirrors each being aligned to reflect the light to one of the transition surfaces between two of the parallel adjacent surfaces. The optical target providing unit converts solar energy from the light propagated in the wave-guide assembly to a different form of energy. | 05-06-2010 |
Richard Morris Knox, Austin, TX US
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| 20120024374 | Solar energy concentrator - A solar concentrator assembly comprises a segmented wave-guide assembly, a reflective mirror assembly, and an optical target-providing unit. A segmented waveguide assembly comprises a plurality of wave-guide segments, each segment comprising a set of surfaces disposed so as to support TIR propagation of solar energy and a turn mirror affixed thereto and disposed to receive solar energy from a mirror of the reflective mirror assembly and reflect said solar energy into the wave-guide segment at angles compatible with TIR propagation. The reflective mirror assembly comprises a plurality of mirrors each being aligned to reflect the solar energy to a turn mirror affixed to each wave-guide segment. The optical target providing unit converts solar energy from the light propagated in the wave-guide assembly to a different form of energy. | 02-02-2012 |
Robert H. Knox, Harlan, IA US
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| 20090321546 | Hammer Mill Hammer - A method of avoiding hammer rod-hole deformation in a hammer mill. Conventional hammers are fitted with a bearing structure that reduces wear while permitting the hammer to pivot about multiple axes. An optional, integral spacer provides spacing between adjacent hammers. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20120037737 | Hammer Mill Hammer - A method of avoiding hammer rod-hole deformation in a hammer mill. Conventional hammers are fitted with a bearing structure that reduces wear while permitting the hammer to pivot about multiple axes. An optional, integral spacer provides spacing between adjacent hammers. | 02-16-2012 |
Roger C. Knox, Spartanburg, SC US
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| 20090308019 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATION OF STRUCTURES USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF TOWER BASE SUPPORTS - Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodologies for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Methodologies and apparatus for fabrication of concrete structure used in constructing the base support are also disclosed, with a focus on staves and various ring piece constructions. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20110241246 | EXPANDABLE MOLDING INSERT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An expandable molding insert apparatus and corresponding method are provided. The insert apparatus may be expandable between a first uncompressed position with a first diameter and a second compressed position with a second, larger diameter due to axial decompression and compression, respectively, of the insert apparatus. For example, the insert apparatus may include an inner rod, an outer jacket, and a compression member. The compression member may be configured to provide axial compression to the outer jacket, such that the outer jacket may be adjusted between a first uncompressed position with a first outer diameter and a second compressed position with a second, larger outer diameter. The insert apparatus of the present disclosure facilitates withdrawal of the insert apparatus from a molded component, requires a minimal number of mechanical components, and provides for ease of actuation when the insert apparatus is utilized during a molding process. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110278431 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATION OF STRUCTURES USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF TOWER BASE SUPPORTS - Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodologies for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Methodologies and apparatus for fabrication of concrete structure used in constructing the base support are also disclosed, with a focus on staves and various ring piece constructions. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120043680 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATION OF STRUCTURES USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF TOWER BASE SUPPORTS - Disclosed are apparatus and corresponding methodologies for providing a base support, such as including concrete, and used such as for a wind-driven generator. Precast concrete cylinders are stacked in place upon a platform that may be partially precast and partially cast in place during assembly and supported, in certain embodiments, by plural concrete legs, the other ends of which are supported on a unitary or subdivided concrete foundation. In other embodiments, the platform may be supported by ribbed concrete panels. The concrete cylinders are glued together using an epoxy and then secured by an internal vertical post tension system extending from the platform to the upper most cylinder. Methodologies and apparatus for fabrication of concrete structure used in constructing the base support are also disclosed, with a focus on staves and various ring piece constructions. | 02-23-2012 |
Steven Knox, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090297368 | Single Piece Water Over Air Intercooler for a Reciprocating Air Compressor - A water over air intercooler for use in a reciprocating air compressor includes a central core unit having an interior which contains a plurality of air passage tubes, a cooling water inlet and at least one cooling water outlet. A first manifold has at least one air inlet and is in communication with the plurality of air passage tubes so as to receive air from the at least one air inlet and direct the air to the plurality of air passage tubes. A second manifold has an air outlet and is in communication with the plurality of air passage tubes so as to receive air from the plurality of finned air passage tubes and direct the air to the at least one air outlet. The central core unit, the first manifold and the second manifold are integrally connected by welding to form a single piece. | 12-03-2009 |
Steven Michael Knox, Brier, WA US
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| 20110235788 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EFFICIENT USE OF ADDRESS RESOURCES WITHIN AN AUTOMATED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to automated systems for organizing and facilitating information exchange between members of an organization. Automated systems that represent embodiments of the present invention allow for creation and administration of hierarchical groupings of members of the organization to facilitate efficient dissemination of information among members of groups. Embodiments of the present invention provide for automated and intelligent routing of information and communications among many different types of communications media and devices through which members of the organization can distribute and exchange information with one another. Embodiments of the present invention additionally provide for sophisticated logging, tracking, and monitoring of information distribution and management within the organization. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110270880 | AUTOMATED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to automated systems for organizing and facilitating information exchange between members of an organization. These automated systems allow for creation and administration of hierarchical groupings of members of the organization to facilitate efficient dissemination of information among members of groups and provide for automated and intelligent routing of information and communications among many different types of communications media and devices through which members of the organization can distribute and exchange information with one another. Embodiments of the present invention additionally provide for sophisticated logging, tracking, and monitoring of information distribution and management within the organization as well as for various levels of member-access security. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110276640 | AUTOMATED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to automated systems for organizing and facilitating information exchange between members of an organization. Automated systems that represent embodiments of the present invention allow for creation and administration of hierarchical groupings of members of the organization to facilitate efficient dissemination of information among members of groups. Embodiments of the present invention provide for automated and intelligent routing of information and communications among many different types of communications media and devices through which members of the organization can distribute and exchange information with one another. Embodiments of the present invention additionally provide for sophisticated logging, tracking, and monitoring of information distribution and management within the organization. | 11-10-2011 |
William J. Knox, Orlando, FL US
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| 20090236243 | DIGITAL MEDIA SYSTEM FOR FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AND RELATED METHOD - A digital media system for a floral arrangement includes a digital media player having an activation button extension adapted to facilitate manipulation when used with the floral arrangement, and a stand holding the digital media player and having at least one leg extending therefrom adapted to support the stand in a container of the floral arrangement. A method for combining digital media content with a floral arrangement includes loading digital media content onto a digital media player, and arranging the digital media player and a stand in a floral arrangement such that the stand extends into a container of the floral arrangement and the digital media player extends at least partially outside of the container. | 09-24-2009 |
William R. Knox, Cookeville, TN US
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| 20100126919 | FILTER ELEMENT WITH THREADED TOP ENDPLATE - A filter assembly where the filter element is designed to connect directly to the spud of a vehicle fluid system, for example an engine lubrication system, a fuel system, or a hydraulic system. This provides a direct connection between the filtered fluid and the fluid system. The need for a seal between the top endplate and the nutplate, as well as the coil spring within the shell, which are found in conventional spin-on filter assemblies can be eliminated, which reduces inventory and the number of parts forming the filter assembly, and facilitates manufacturing of the filter assembly. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100126924 | ANTI-ROTATION OF SHELL RELATIVE TO NUTPLATE - A filter assembly having anti-rotation features that prevent rotation of a shell relative to a nutplate and a method of forming the disclosed filter assembly are described. The disclosed method radially deforms a flange of the housing to the shape of the pre-formed anti-rotation features, and does not utilize a secondary operation such as a staking operation to stake selected edge portions. | 05-27-2010 |