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Alice Tilson Koehler, Madison, WI US
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| 20090159483 | MULTIPLE-COMPARTMENT FOOD PACKAGE - A multiple-compartment rigid food package that allows for individual compartments to be initially packaged together in a connected manner, yet later be separated from each other while a film remains intact upon the compartments to allow opening at different times. The film and compartments each contain a weakened portion along which the film and compartments are relatively simultaneously separated. The back panel is used to provide a stand-up display feature. The back panel is a single, continuous piece, however, it can be removed or separated into at least two pieces by tearing along an area of weakness thereon with a portion of the back panel remaining on each compartment. The multiple-compartment food package provides for storage of a sliced food product, and in particular a single serving size of a sliced food product. The rigid food package also provides for arranging the sliced food product to have a fluffed appearance. | 06-25-2009 |
Amber Fisher Koehler, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20110256284 | Multi-Temperature and Multi-Texture Frozen Food Microwave Heating Tray - A multi-temperature and multi-texture frozen food microwave heating tray includes a first integral compartment defined by at least one sidewall and an upwardly convex bottom, and a second integral compartment defined by at least one sidewall and a bottom and comprising a microwave energy access modulating structure for one of the first and second compartments. | 10-20-2011 |
Angela N. Koehler, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20090221433 | SMALL MOLECULE PRINTING - The present invention provides compositions and methods to facilitate the identification of compounds that are capable of interacting with a biological macromolecule of interest. In one aspect, a composition is provided that comprises an array of one or more types of chemical compounds attached to a solid support using isocyanate or isothiocyanate chemistry, wherein the density of the array of compounds is at least 1000 spots per cm | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100093716 | THERAPEUTIC METHODS USING WRN BINDING MOLECULES - The present invention provides, inter alia, compositions and methods for treating various diseases and disorders in a mammal by administering to a mammal in need an effective amount of a composition comprising a non-DNA small molecule that binds WRN, such as members of the spirooxindole (SPOX) class. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20120021933 | SMALL MOLECULE PRINTING - The present invention provides compositions and methods to facilitate the identification of compounds that are capable of interacting with a biological macromolecule of interest. In one aspect, a composition is provided that comprises an array of one or more types of chemical compounds attached to a solid support, wherein the density of the array of compounds is at least 1000 spots per cm | 01-26-2012 |
Arthur Joseph Koehler, Middletown, OH US
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| 20110060555 | Computer Based Models for Absorbent Articles - Methods of using computer based models for simulating the physical behavior of bodily fluids with absorbent articles. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110060570 | Computer Based Models for Absorbent Articles - Methods of using computer based models for simulating the physical behavior of bodily fluids with absorbent articles. | 03-10-2011 |
Bill Koehler, Saylorsburg, PA US
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| 20090015067 | EFFICIENT DC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, TOPOLOGY, AND METHODS - Embodiments of power distribution systems and methods are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20100231041 | EFFICIENT DC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, TOPOLOGY, AND METHODS - Embodiments of power distribution systems and methods are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100231192 | DC POLARITY CONVERTER AND DC PARALLEL TOPOLOGY, AND METHODS - Embodiments of DC power related systems and methods are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 09-16-2010 |
Brian L. Koehler, Rochester, MN US
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| 20090260013 | Computer Processors With Plural, Pipelined Hardware Threads Of Execution - Computer processors and methods of operation of computer processors that include a plurality of pipelined hardware threads of execution, each thread including a plurality of computer program instructions; an instruction decoder that determines dependencies and latencies among instructions of a thread; and an instruction dispatcher that arbitrates, in the presence of resource contention and in accordance with the dependencies and latencies, priorities for dispatch of instructions from the plurality of threads of execution. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090282221 | Preferential Dispatching Of Computer Program Instructions - A computer processor that includes a plurality of execution pipelines, each execution pipeline including a configuration of one or more execution units of the processor, each execution pipeline characterized by an execution pipeline type, each execution pipeline type determined according to the types of computer program instructions executed in each execution pipeline; a plurality of hardware threads of execution, each hardware thread including computer program instructions characterized by instruction types, each hardware thread including sequences of instructions of a same instruction type, the sequences interspersed with instructions of other types; and an instruction dispatcher capable of dispatching instructions preferentially during a predefined preference period from a preferred hardware thread to a particular execution pipeline in dependence upon whether the preferred hardware thread presents a sequence of instructions, ready for execution from the preferred hardware thread, of a type for execution in the particular execution pipeline. | 11-12-2009 |
Brian Lee Koehler, Rochester, MN US
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| 20090113181 | Method and Apparatus for Executing Instructions - A method and apparatus for executing instructions in a processor are provided. In one embodiment of the invention, the method includes receiving a plurality of instructions. The plurality of instructions includes first instructions in a first thread and second instructions in a second thread. The method further includes forming a common issue group including an instruction of a first instruction type and an instruction of a second instruction type. The method also includes issuing the common issue group to a first execution unit and a second execution unit. The instruction of the first instruction type is issued to the first execution unit and the instruction of the second instruction type is issued to the second execution unit. | 04-30-2009 |
Chad Koehler, Watertown, MN US
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| 20110271187 | Musical Composition System - The invention herein concerns a system for permitting those with little or no musical training the ability to compose unique musical compositions from a variety of prerecorded loops. The loops can include sounds, musical phrases and the like and exist in various groupings designed to be compatible with one another in terms of key, beats per minute and musical style, such as, rock, blues or country. Where a loop is of a different grouping it can be easily and automatically modified in terms of pitch and tempo to be compatible with loops of another grouping. | 11-03-2011 |
Charles Joseph Koehler, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20120103029 | APPAREL HOLDING SYSTEM, APPAREL HOLDING DEVICE FOR WASH/DRY CYCLE, METHOD OF FABRICATING APPAREL HOLDING DEVICE FOR WASH/DRY CYCLE - In an apparel washing device configured for a wash/dry cycle, a ring member having a thickness, width and a central opening there through is provided. A plurality of slotted openings are formed in the ring member in spaced relation thereof and arranged around the ring member. Each slotted opening is bisected on one side to form a pair of opposed flexible flange members that permit the insertion of apparel items there through. | 05-03-2012 |
Charles S. Koehler, Concord, NC US
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| 20120076456 | Optical element and system using the same - A method for transmitting a signal in an optical system includes generating an optical signal along an optical axis for transmission through an optical element, positioning the optical element so that a surface discontinuity is positioned along the optical axis such that the optical signal defines a substantially radially symmetric intensity profile, and launching the optical signal into an input face of an optical fiber such that the intensity profile is substantially null proximate an optical axis associated with the optical fiber. | 03-29-2012 |
Charles S. Koehler, Charlotte, NC US
Cleve Koehler, Center Point, IN US
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| 20100042067 | EMBOLIZATION PARTICLES AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a method for making embolization particles for occluding fluid flow through a body vessel is provided. The method comprises positioning an elongated body of biocompatible material relative to a cutting device. The elongated body is defined by extrusion of a body cross-section along a longitudinal axis. The elongated body is cut with a cutting device at a plurality of locations along the longitudinal axis to form the embolization particles such that each of the embolization particles has a particle cross-section that corresponds to the body cross-section. | 02-18-2010 |
Cleve Koehler, Ellettsville, IN US
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| 20100298737 | GUIDABLE CUTTING INSTRUMENT - A guidable cutting instrument for cutting a tissue specimen from a tissue mass comprises a cannula having a curve formed along a distal portion thereof, and a stylet having a specimen-receiving notch and a curve formed along a distal portion thereof. The stylet is received in the cannula, and is axially extendable therefrom such that the notch is capable of penetrating the tissue mass. The cannula is axially movable over the extended stylet for severing the specimen from the mass for capture in the notch. The cannula and stylet are each structured and arranged for relative rotation between a first position wherein the cannula curve and the stylet curve are in phase to define a curved condition for a length of the cutting instrument, and a second position wherein the cannula curve or stylet curve is rotated relative to the other curve in a manner to define a generally linear condition of the cutting instrument. The selective relative curvature allows the cutting instrument to be steered around obstructions encountered in the body under real time visualization. | 11-25-2010 |
Cleve Koehler, Elletsville, IN US
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| 20100145429 | Introducer sheath and method of manufacture - The present invention relates to a medical device delivery system. The delivery system includes an introducer sheath having an elongated tubular member having a passageway extending generally longitudinally therethrough. The passageway is defined by an inner surface of the tubular member and is configured to receive a medical device moveably disposed therein, where at least a portion of the inner surface of the inner tube comprises a non-uniform surface configured to reduce surface contact between the inner surface and the medical device. The delivery system includes an inner catheter configured to slidably extend throughout the passageway of the introducer sheath. A prosthesis is disposed within a distal portion of the introducer sheath, where the prosthesis is supported within the introducer sheath by the inner catheter. | 06-10-2010 |
Cleve S. Koehler, Ellettsville, IN US
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| 20100152698 | ANTI-THROMBOGENIC CATHETER AND METHOD - A medical catheter assembly is provided including an inner catheter member, where that inner catheter member includes a plurality of inner catheter lumens, and an outer sheath with at least one patent sheath lumen. The inner catheter is slidably disposed through a length of the at least one patent sheath lumen in a manner providing a substantially sealing contact between an exterior surface of the inner catheter and an inward surface of the at least one patent sheath lumen. A first of the plurality of inner catheter lumens includes a plurality of apertures to the exterior surface of the inner catheter, and a second of the plurality of inner catheter lumens includes at least one distal end-tip opening. A method of using the assembly is also provided. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110152715 | BIOPSY NEEDLE WITH VACUUM ASSIST - A surgical cutting device comprises a cannula attached to an actuation mechanism that moves the cannula from a cocked position to a cutting position, a stylet including a distal portion having a sharp distal end, a sample collection region, a vacuum port, and a lumen extending from the vacuum port to the sample collection region such that the sample collection region is in fluid communication with the first vacuum port. When the cannula is in the cocked position, the sample collection region of the stylet is disposed distal of the cannula. The device also includes a fixed volume vacuum source. When cannula is in the cocked position, the vacuum port is not in fluid communication with the fixed volume vacuum source, and when said cannula is in the cutting position, the vacuum port is in fluid communication with the fixed volume vacuum source. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110265826 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLEANING FLUID RESERVOIR OF VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE - A method and system for cleaning foreign material from a fluid reservoir of an implantable medical device, the fluid reservoir being substantially enclosed in an interior portion of the implantable device and accessible from an environment exterior of the implantable device through a penetrable septum. An elongated member having a first end and a second end is engaged with a source of ultrasonic energy capable of imparting vibrations to the first end. The septum is penetrated by the elongated member in a manner such that the first end extends into the fluid reservoir, and the second end does not extend into the reservoir. The ultrasonic energy source is activated to impart vibrations into the reservoir via the elongated member first end, in an amount sufficient to break up the foreign material into particulates, which can then be removed from the reservoir. | 11-03-2011 |
Clifford Alan Koehler, Stilwell, KS US
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| 20100031540 | Environmentally Friendly Publication And Method Of Manufacturing Same - Publications (e.g., calendars) and methods of manufacturing same are set forth herein. A publication according to an embodiment includes a plurality of flexible pages operatively coupled together along a spine. The pages are of generally equal size, and a substrate is operatively coupled to the pages. A stiff sheet is coupled to the substrate, and the stiff sheet and substrate are collectively of generally equal size as the pages. The substrate is configured for removal from the pages. According to another embodiment, a wall calendar to be shipped and retailed without individual packaging includes a plurality of sheets having indicia and being coupled together along a spine. A substrate is coupled to the sheets along the spine, and a stiff sheet is coupled to the substrate. The substrate is configured for complete removal from the pages after retail. The wall calendar is never individually wrapped before being sold at retail. | 02-11-2010 |
David R. Koehler, Sherwood, OR US
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| 20100045754 | FLUID RESERVOIR WITH COMPLIANT WALL - A fluid dispensing assembly has a fluid reservoir, a reservoir structure having at least one opening corresponding to a location of at least one fluid chamber in the reservoir structure, and a compliant film arranged to seal the opening and flex in response to pressure fluctuations in the fluid chamber. A system has a fluid supply, a fluid dispensing assembly having a fluid reservoir to receive fluid from the fluid supply, the fluid dispensing assembly having a reservoir structure with at least one opening corresponding to at least one fluid chamber, and a compliant film arranged to cover the opening such that a side of the film contacts fluid in the chamber and a side opposite the side contacting the fluid contacts air and is arranged to allow the film to flex. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20120098898 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INK DELIVERY AND PURGED INK RECOVERY IN AN INKJET PRINTER - An inkjet printing apparatus is provided with a one-way valve to enable a single conduit to supply ink to an ink reservoir and withdraw purged ink from a receptacle into the ink reservoir. A bi-directional pump is operated in both directions in an alternating manner to withdraw ink from the receptacle when supplying the ink reservoir with ink. | 04-26-2012 |
David Roland Koehler, Sherwood, OR US
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| 20100123762 | Ink Umbilical Interface To A Printhead In A Printer - An ink umbilical interface facilitates removal of the umbilical from a printhead while better preserving the integrity of the interface seal. The ink umbilical interface includes an ink umbilical connector having a plurality of conduits terminating within the connector and a tapered nozzle extending from each conduit in the plurality of conduits, each conduit communicating with a liquid ink reservoir, a backplate of a printhead having a plurality of openings, each opening being positioned to receive one of the tapered nozzles extending from the ink umbilical connector, and at least one sealing member positioned between the backplate and the ink umbilical connector, the sealing member having at least one opening to align with one of the backplate openings and receive one of the tapered nozzles. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100201764 | Foam Plate for Reducing Foam in A Printhead - A reservoir assembly for use in an imaging device, the reservoir assembly includes an ink input port configured to receive liquid ink from an ink source and an ink tank configured to receive ink from the input port. A filter is positioned between the input port and the ink tank configured to filter ink received via the input port prior to reaching the ink tank. The reservoir assembly includes a foam reducing path configured to guide ink that passes through the filter to the ink tank, the foam reducing path having a varying cross-sectional size and/or shape configured to collapse, compress, stretch, and/or shear air bubbles in foam that passes through the filter prior to reaching the ink tank. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100220145 | Directed flow drip bib for printhead with three point contact - A drip bib for use with a printhead of an imaging device includes a plate having an upper surface having an upper edge, an intermediate surface angled with respect to the upper surface, and a lower edge. The intermediate surface includes a plurality of fastener openings. The lower edge includes a drip point projecting from the lower edge with remaining portions of the lower edge being upturned and angled downwardly from at least one end of the lower edge toward the drip point. A plurality of protrusions protrudes from a back side of the upper surface. The protrusions in the plurality of protrusions are spaced from each other and proximate the upper edge. | 09-02-2010 |
Debra Ranee Koehler, Sherwood, OR US
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| 20100033532 | SURFACE CLEANING USING A FILAMENT - A cleaning apparatus for use in an inkjet imaging device comprises a wiper filament carriage; a wiper filament; and a filament tensioning system supported by the wiper filament carriage. The filament tensioning system is operably coupled to opposing ends of the wiper filament and configured to tension the wiper filament to form a substantially straight line therebetween. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20120013667 | Quiet Operating Mode Management System for A Printing Device - An imaging device includes a quiet mode management system in which a control system of an imaging device selectively reduces print speed based on print job attributes such as job size, repetitions and media in use. | 01-19-2012 |
Don Koehler, Mentor, OH US
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| 20090199617 | Apparatus and methods for management of fluid condition - A method is provided for invoking condition monitoring and predicting parametric equipment and lube condition among a plurality of machines; relying on individual or multiple machine and or lube combinations; comprising establishing a based routine accepting information from multiple sources to simultaneously calculate and compare measured and projected conditions relative to parameters selected to be critical; including multiple condition monitoring techniques like: lube analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound and equipment lube monitoring techniques whereas parameters monitored are variables and a specific parametric value represents condition or a group of variables together represents a condition; said variables are not to be confused with attribute data indicating pass/fail without identifying a specific parametric value. The process outputs the specific parameter and days to exceed specified condemning limit for each combination of equipment and lube selected. | 08-13-2009 |
Douglas W. Koehler, Peoria, IL US
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| 20090235655 | Hystat transmission having pressure override control - A transmission for use with a machine is disclosed. The transmission may have a pump, a motor fluidly connected to receive pressurized fluid from the pump and propel the machine, and an operator input device configured to generate a signal indicative of an operator desired gear ratio of the transmission. The transmission may also have a controller in communication with the pump, the motor, and the operator input device. The controller may be configured to determine an desired gear ratio of the transmission as a function of the signal, and determine an efficiency loss of the transmission at the desired gear ratio. The controller may also be configured to select a known setting of at least one of the pump and motor that provides the desired gear ratio and accounts for the efficiency loss. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100154730 | COOLANT FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A coolant flow control system includes a fluid cooling device, a coolant bypass circuit, and a controller. The controller is configured to generate a control signal indicative of a desired flow of coolant through the coolant bypass circuit as a function of the projected rate of change in the cooling device temperature gradient. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110072809 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROL - A hydraulic system is disclosed having at least two hydraulic circuits. The disclosed system apportions flow between the two hydraulic circuits based on an assumed flow rate that is held constant in both power-limited and non-power-limited conditions. | 03-31-2011 |
Edwin Koehler, Nashville, TN US
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| 20100283364 | AUTO-RACKS - A rack system for an appliance is provided. The rack system includes a door link, a first coupler link, a first rack, a bracket, a second coupler link, and a second rack. The bracket has a plurality of sites for attachment with the second coupler link. The door link is attached to an appliance door. The first coupler link is attached to the door link and connected to the first rack. The bracket is attached to either the first rack or the second rack. The second coupler link is attached to the bracket at one of the sites for attachment and connected to whichever one of either the first or second racks to which the bracket is not attached. The rack system translationally couples angular displacement of the appliance door to linear movement of the first rack and the second rack. The linear movement of the first and second racks can be non-staggered or staggered depending on the attachment site of the bracket to which the second coupler link is attached. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110050064 | ROLLERBALL LEVELING LEG - A leveling leg for an appliance is provided, including a main shaft and a foot coupled to the main shaft. A recess extends at least partially into the foot and includes an opening through a bottom surface of the foot. A ball is adapted to be received within the recess. The opening substantially surrounds at least a portion of the ball and is configured to inhibit removal of the ball from the recess. In one example, the ball is adapted to be received within the recess by a snap-fit engagement with the at least one arm. In another example, a plurality of arms are at least partially disposed within the recess and cooperate at one end thereof to engage the ball at an area below a great circle of the ball to inhibit removal of the ball from the recess. | 03-03-2011 |
Elka E. Koehler, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20110228249 | LASER IMAGING SYSTEM WITH UNIFORM LINE ILLUMINATION AND METHOD FOR GENERATING IMAGES - Embodiments of a laser imaging system with uniform line illumination and method for generating images are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the laser imaging system includes a polarizer beam splitter to angularly separate an input laser beam into a pair of overlapping cross-polarized beams having a first angular separation therebetween, and a diffraction optic beamlet generator to generate a plurality of beamlets of alternating polarization states with a second angular separation therebetween. The laser imaging system may also include a focal-plane array (FPA) having a field-of-view (FOV) to be illuminated by the plurality of beamlets. | 09-22-2011 |
Eric Koehler, Columbia, MD US
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| 20090188991 | Irrigation nozzle assembly and method - A long throw Pop-Up Irrigation Nozzle assembly has no oscillating or rotating parts and includes a cylindrical body having a fluid inlet and a sidewall defining at least one fluidic circuit configured to generate a selected spray pattern when irrigation fluid flows through the body. In order to throw long distance, droplet velocity, droplet size and droplet initial aim angle determine the throw to provide a low precipitation rate (“PR”) for fluidic sprays. The nozzle assembly and method of the present invention achieve a PR of 1 in/hr or less and good spray distribution with a scheduling coefficient (“SC”) of about 1.5 without utilizing any moving components to provide a significantly more cost effective nozzle assembly, as compared to prior art rotator nozzles. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100078508 | Irrigation Nozzle Assembly with Fluidic insert Retention structure and method - A sprinkler assembly includes a sprinkler housing including at least one fluidic- circuit-receiving port carrying a fluidic insert configured to receive irrigation fluid and project the irrigation fluid in a desired spray pattern. The fluidic insert is held precisely in place by a retention ring adapted for insertion into the housing's interior lumen to provide a snap or friction fit within the housing while engaging and retaining the fluidic insert against impact forces from inrushing fluid surge. The retention ring fits entirely within the sprinkler assembly's housing or package, and is economically molded as a one-piece component, and does not have any effect on external appearance of the sprinkler assembly or any adverse effect on the fluidic insert's spray pattern. | 04-01-2010 |
Eric Koehler, Woburn, MA US
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| 20110029134 | Method For Monitoring Thixotropy In Concrete Mixing Drum - The invention provides ‘thixotropy’ monitoring, by measuring the reversible, time-dependent reduction in viscosity occurring when concrete is subjected to mixing, and employs a mixing drum and conventional slump monitoring equipment as used on ready-mix trucks. In one embodiment, the drum is rotated until concrete is completely mixed; the speed is altered, such as by increasing it to a predetermined level; and the energy required to rotate the drum (ER) is monitored; the maximum (ER-MAX) and minimum (ER-MIN) values are recorded in computer memory; and these values are compared to pre-determined (target) values. Rheology factors (including viscosity, yield stress, and/or thixotropy) can be adjusted accordingly by adding liquid component(s) into the mix. This method, suitable for delivery of highly fluid concrete speed such as SCC, can involve transit and placement rheology targets during monitoring. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110320040 | Method For Adjusting Concrete Rheology Based Upon Nominal Dose-Response Profile - The invention relates to a method for adjusting concrete rheology requiring only that load size and target rheology value be selected initially rather than requiring inputs into and consultation of a lookup table of parameters such as water and hydration levels, mix components, temperature, humidity, aggregate components, and others. Dosage of particular rheology-modifying agent or combination of rheology-modifying agents is calculated based on a percentage of a nominal dose calculated with reference to a nominal dose response (“NDR”) curve or profile. The NDR profile is based on a correlation between a rheology value (e.g., slump, slump flow, yield stress) and the rheology-modifying agent(s) dose required to change rheology value by one unit (e.g., slump change from 2 to 3 inches) such that exemplary methods can employ corrective dosing based on the NDR and the measured deviation by the system. | 12-29-2011 |
Eric Koehler, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20120016523 | Slump Flow Monitoring - Method and system for monitoring slump flow of hydratable cementitious material such as wet concrete in a rotating mixing drum. Whereas prior art methods use a single value of the hydraulic pressure for turning the drum (such as the average value) and correlating with slump values using the vertical drop measurements of the standard slump test (e.g. ASTM C 143-05), the present invention involves analysis of values corresponding to slump flow of concrete samples, preferably having slump flow values of 16-36 inches when measured using standard slump flow tests (e.g., ASTM C1611-05). | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120020180 | MIXER WAVEFORM ANALYSIS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING CONCRETE - Method and system for motoring and obtaining information about quantity and characteristics of cementitious material In a rotating mixing drum. The present invention involves analysis of a sequence of values corresponding to a waveform reflecting the hydraulic pressure required to turn a concrete mixing drum at successive instances during rotation. Preferred embodiments involve the conversion of this time-domain data into the frequency-domain. Behavior of multiple harmonics can be examined in real time and further information obtained regarding physical properties of the concrete. Rheology or other properties can be adjusted by introducing a liquid into the concrete, based on a comparison between time-domain and/or frequency-domain values derived from a sample concrete in the drum and previously stored time-domain and/or frequency-domain values, which are preferably correlated with physical characteristics of concrete, such as slump, slump flow, load weight, and other factors. | 01-26-2012 |
Erik Koehler, Birmingham, MI US
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| 20080302088 | Exhaust Injector Spray Target - A system for treating exhaust gasses from an engine is described. The system includes, the exhaust gasses routed from the engine to atmosphere through an exhaust passage, an injector directing a spray of reductant into exhaust gasses against a flow of exhaust gasses, a spray target, the spray target having a front and rear surface, where the front surface is convex and generally facing a direction opposite of exhaust flow, the spray target positioned in the exhaust passage such that injected reductant impinges on the rear surface of the spray target to increase reductant vaporization, an oxidation catalyst positioned upstream of the injector and upstream of the spray target; and a selective catalytic reduction catalyst positioned downstream of the injector and downstream of the spray target. | 12-11-2008 |
Frederick Koehler, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100270430 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING RADIATION OCCLUSION AND AERO-THERMAL PROTECTION - An extendable device for providing radiation occlusion and/or aero-thermal protection is disclosed. In various representative aspects, the present invention generally includes an extendable collar and a flexure configured to provide elastic properties (e.g., to facilitate stowage and/or deployment with respect to conformational disposition of the flexure). The flexure is coupled to a collar and is also coupled to the housing of an optical device. | 10-28-2010 |
Frederick B. Koehler, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20080203633 | Linear filament compression and torsion spring - A spring including a wire having an elasticity by which the wire is compressible by an external force to a first position at which first and second ends thereof of are separated by a first distance and when the force is removed or an electrical current applied, the wire is extensible in response to an internal spring force to a second position at which the wire is substantially straight. A spring assembly is disclosed including a plurality of inventive wires cross-coupled with a support structure consisting of a plurality of coaxial rings. In the assembly, the wires extend parallel to an axis through a center of the rings. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090314890 | COLLAPSIBLE SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY (SMA) NOSE CONES FOR AIR VEHICLES, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - A nose cone formed from a shape memory alloy (SMA) having a recoverable strain of at least 2% collapses about the dome for storage, deploys at launch to protect the sensor dome and reduce drag during atmospheric flight and is shed to allow sensing for terminal maneuvers. The SMA is shape-set at elevated temperatures in its Austenite phase with a memorized shape having a radius of curvature greater than that of the sensor dome to reduce aerodynamic drag. The temperature is reduced and the SMA collapsed to conform to the curvature of the sensor dome within the recoverable strain for storage. A first mechanism is configured to return the collapsed SMA to its memorized shape at launch or prior to going supersonic. In one embodiment, the SMA is stored below its Martensite finish temperature in a temperature-induced Martensite phase in which case the mechanism heats the SMA above the Austenite finish temperature to return the material to its memorized shape. In another embodiment, the SMA is stored above its Austenite finish temperature in which case collapsing the SMA places the material in a strain-induced Martensite phase. The mechanism holds the collapsed SMA in place and the releases the stored energy allowing the SMA to return to the memorized shape. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100128244 | GIMBALED SYSTEM WITH OPTICAL COUDE PATH AND METHOD TRANSFERRING DATA - Embodiments of a gimbaled system with an optical coudé path and method for transferring data are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the gimbaled system includes optical coudé path to provide a data communication path with a gimbaled payload, an on-gimbal communication laser to transmit modulated camera data via the coudé path, and an off-gimbal communication detector to detect the camera data received via the coudé path. In some embodiments, the optical coudé path may include at least two mirrors to provide a bi-directional communication path through an azimuth axis and an elevation axis of the gimbaled payload. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100139264 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY SEPARATING APPARATUSES - Embodiments of separating apparatuses are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In an embodiment, a separating apparatus is provided that comprises a pre-strained member formed from a shape memory alloy that is configured to separate upon application of heat. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110163487 | LINEAR FILAMENT COMPRESSION AND TORSION SPRING - A spring including a wire having an elasticity by which the wire is compressible by an external force to a first position at which first and second ends thereof of are separated by a first distance and when the force is removed or an electrical current applied, the wire is extensible in response to an internal spring force to a second position at which the wire is substantially straight. A spring assembly is disclosed including a plurality of inventive wires cross-coupled with a support structure consisting of a plurality of coaxial rings. In the assembly, the wires extend parallel to an axis through a center of the rings. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110232278 | SHAPE MEMORY STORED ENERGY ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A shape memory stored energy assembly includes a projectile housing having a projectile lumen. A projectile is within the projectile lumen and the projectile is movable relative to the projectile housing. A shape memory actuator is coupled between the projectile anchored end and the projectile housing. The shape memory actuator is configured to transition from a strained energy stored configuration to a fractured kinetic delivery configuration at a specified temperature range to propel the projectile through the projectile lumen. A method includes storing energy in a shape memory actuator coupled with a projectile. The stored energy in the shape memory actuator is released and propels the projectile. Releasing the stored energy includes heating the shape memory actuator, tensioning the shape memory actuator, and fracturing the tensioned shape memory actuator at a fracture locus to propel the projectile away from the fracture locus. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232562 | SHAPE MEMORY THERMAL SENSORS - Embodiments of separating apparatuses are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In one embodiment, a thermal sensor assembly includes a shape memory substrate anchored within an isolation housing and braced between first and second anchors. The shape memory substrate is configured to transition from the strained configuration to the fractured configuration at a specified temperature range, and the first substrate end fractures from the second substrate end at the specified temperature. In another embodiment, a fracture indicator is coupled with the shape memory substrate, and the fracture indicator is configured to indicate the fractured configuration corresponding to meeting or exceeding of the specified temperature. In one example, the specified temperature range includes a range of temperatures or a single temperature. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110234362 | SHAPE MEMORY CIRCUIT BREAKERS - A shape memory circuit breaker includes a shape memory substrate having first and second opposed substrate ends. The shape memory substrate is configured to transition from a strained conductive configuration to a fractured non-conductive configuration. An isolation housing is coupled with the shape memory substrate. The isolation housing includes first and second anchors coupled near the first and second substrate ends. A brace extends between the first and second anchors, and the brace statically positions the first and second anchors and the respective first and second substrate ends. The shape memory substrate is configured to transition from the strained conductive configuration to the fractured non-conductive configuration at or above a specified temperature range corresponding to a specified overload current range or voltage range, and the first substrate end fractures from the second substrate end at or above the specified temperature range resulting in an open circuit. | 09-29-2011 |
Geraldine A. Koehler, Temple, TX US
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| 20090309855 | LED Matrix Driving Device - An LED driving device and method that individually controls the brightness of each LED or LED block of multiple LED arrays is provided. The LED driving device utilizes a comparison of a data input signal with a reference signal using a comparator. The LED driving device may function as a backlight device (e.g. for a LCD display) or may function as a LED display. | 12-17-2009 |
James Koehler, Pflugerville, TX US
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| 20080278295 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER LINE CARRIER COMMUNICATION USING HIGH FREQUENCY TONE BURSTS - A communication system and method is utilized to communicate data over an AC power line. Tone burst are superimposed on an AC power signal at predetermined voltage reference levels or at predetermined phase angles to represent bit values. These bit values are represented by either the presence or the absence of the tone burst on the AC power signal. In this manner, control information can be communicated to an apparatus, such as a ballast for a gas discharge lamp. | 11-13-2008 |
James R. Koehler, Boulder, CO US
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| 20110276392 | Performing Geography-Based Advertising Experiments - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for performing geography-based advertising experiments. One method includes receiving pre-spend data for geographic regions, identifying the geographic regions as control or treatment regions, obtaining change in ad spend data for each region, estimating a variance in a return on ad spend according to the pre-spend and the change in ad spend data. The method further includes determining whether the variance satisfies an acceptance criterion, and either allocating the change in ad spend data for use in an advertising experiment or selecting different change in ad spend data. Another method includes receiving pre-spend data for geographic regions, determining a change in ad spend for each geographic region, fitting a model to the pre-spend data, the change in ad spend, and test data, and determining a return on ad spend from the fitted model. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120084125 | Search Change Model - Systems, methods and computer program products for determining lost opportunities resulting from changes to advertising spending are described. To assist advertisers in evaluating and allocating a proper budget to advertising, an analyzer can be used to develop an analytical model that gathers data pertaining to the incremental value of search advertising. (e.g., the true cost of the additional click lost or gained), which can be presented to the advertisers when changes have been made/proposed to the advertiser's advertising spending. The analyzer can detect large changes in advertising spending, and indicate (e.g., by prediction) how many total clicks were lost or gained as a result of the change in advertising spending to allow the advertisers to visualize the impact to changes in advertising spending, and determine when to decrease advertising budget on ads that yield low return-on-investment or to increase advertising budget to maximize the effectiveness of an active ad campaign. | 04-05-2012 |
Jeff Koehler, Melbourne, FL US
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| 20090254307 | Systems and Methods for Operational Verification of a Missile Approach Warning System - A coupler that generates and emits a simulated missile signature for assessing the operational capability of a missile approach warning system. The coupler may be directly attached to the system by an adapter. Couplers may be used in multiplicity, simultaneously or sequentially. The simulated signature may be digitally stored, as may be the results of the assessment. Simulated signatures may also be generated from freeform. The coupler also performs sensitivity testing. | 10-08-2009 |
Jodi Elizabeth Koehler, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20100005596 | Whitening Granular Laundry Detergent - A detergent granule comprising at least one composite material, wherein said at least one composite material comprises: a C10-C13 sodium linear alkylaryl sulfonate and/or an alpha-sulfonated fatty acid ester such as methyl ester sulfonate; an alkaline agent, from about 0.05% to about 1.2%, by weight of said granular detergent admix, of an brightener; and from about 10% to about 35%, by weight of said granular detergent admix, of a bleaching system comprising: a source of peroxide; and a bleach activator. | 01-14-2010 |
John J. Koehler, Caledonia, IL US
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| 20100094657 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED MEDICAL RECORDS PROCESSING - A method and system for automated medical records processing. The method and system includes plural electronic medical templates specifically designed such that they reduce the complexity and risk associated with collecting patient encounter information, creating a medical diagnosis and help generate the appropriate number and type medical codes for a specific type of medical practice when processed. The medical codes and other types of processed patient encounter information are displayed in real-time on electronic medical records and invoices immediately after a patient encounter. | 04-15-2010 |
Klaus L. Koehler, West Lafayette, IN US
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| 20100269212 | GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH FUSARIUM EAR ROT (FKR) RESISTANCE IN MAIZE AND GENERATION OF IMPROVED FKR RESISTANT MAIZE INBRED LINES - Methods of genetic marker assisted selection of Fusarium Ear Rot resistance in maize plants include isolating DNA from the maize plant. The DNA is then assessed to identify plants having one or more of the SSR genetic markers selected from the group consisting of phi333597, umc2013, umc1350, dup013, umc1665, and umc1412. Plants having the Fusarium Ear Rot resistance are then selected. Methods of identifying a first maize plant or germplasm that displays improved resistance to FKR include detecting in the first maize plant or germplasm at least one allele of one or more genetic markers associated with the FKR resistance selected from the group consisting of phi333597, umc2013, umc1350, dup013, umc1665, and umc1412. | 10-21-2010 |
Klaus L. Koehler, Westfield, IN US
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| 20110202169 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SORTING PLANT MATERIAL - An apparatus and method for sorting plant material based on the presence or absence of a visual marker on the plant material. The visible marker may be a visible genetic color marker in the corn seed which is used in double haploid breeding. The absence or presence of the visible marker identifies correctly pollinated seeds as well as putative haploid seeds. | 08-18-2011 |
Melissa Koehler, Acworth, GA US
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| 20110167018 | Prioritizing and Tracking Investments - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for assisting in understanding and tracking the potential risks and rewards of investment projects so that they can be efficiently evaluated for approval and tracked for progress. For example, in one embodiment, an investment system causes display of input requests and receives responses to the input requests from conception of the investment project to completion of the investment project. | 07-07-2011 |
Michael J. Koehler, Ramsey, MN US
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| 20100083682 | Air Conditioning Unit with Economizer and Filter Assembly - Embodiments of the invention provide an air conditioning (AC) unit including a pre-filter and a water-repellent filter. The water-repellent filter prevents moisture and dirt in the outdoor air from entering the AC unit through depth filtration. The AC unit also includes a vertical partition separating an outside section from an inside section, with a vent allowing air flow between the outside section and the inside section, and an economizer assembly including a damper. | 04-08-2010 |
Randal W. Koehler, Ridgefield, WA US
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| 20100109268 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUPLING MULTIPLE CARTS - A system for engagement and disengagement of carts to form a train of multiple carts. Each cart has a spring-loaded hitch that is held in a storage position when the carts are disengaged. A lever coupled to the hitch is operated to position the hitch for insertion into a receiver pocket of the next cart. A leading edge of the hitch deflects a spring-loaded lockpin. An angled guide member positions the hitch vertically within the pocket so that the lockpin comes into alignment with an aperture in the hitch. When aligned, the lockpin snaps into place and engages the aperture to lock the carts together. The close tolerance of the hitch within the pocket prevents transverse articulation of adjacent carts. Structures within the hitch and the pocket allow slight rotation in a longitudinal articulation axis about the lockpin and torsional articulation of the hitch within the pocket. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100295357 | CHEST SUPPORT - A chest support that supports the weight of a user's torso, and more particularly an adjustable chest support that is operative to be adjusted by a user “hands free” (i.e., without the use of the hands). The angular position or tilt of the chest support may be adjusted forward and rearward relative to a seat (e.g., a seat of a chair attached to the chest support), allowing the user to bend, or tilt, his or her torso toward and away from a work area. The chest support is operative to support the torso of a user at the chest area, thereby permitting the user to perform a task while reducing the likelihood of lower back pain and body fatigue. In some embodiments, arm support assemblies may also be mounted to the chest support to effect corresponding movement of the arm support assemblies toward and away from the work area upon adjustment of the angular position or tilt of the chest support. | 11-25-2010 |
Richard H. Koehler, Plymouth, MA US
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| 20120103339 | SURGICAL FACE MASK, INCLUDING REUSABLE MASKS, WITH FILTERED INHALATION AND EXHALATION VALVES - Face masks that can be used, for example, in medical and surgical procedures, including both completely or partially disposable and reusable masks, that can be custom fitted to the wearer, and which can include one or more filtering inhalation and exhalation valves and/or compartments allowing for separated filtering of inhalation and exhalation gases. Some embodiments include systems, methods and kits for reducing contaminants in an inhalation and exhalation flow stream. | 05-03-2012 |
Robert Koehler, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090132925 | ADVENTURE LEARNING IMMERSION PLATFORM - An Adventure Learning venue for a plurality of human participants having a range of binocular has a data communication network. A display is connected to the data communication network, the display being configurable to display a plurality of images around the participants in the participants' range of binocular vision. There is also at least one sound transducer connected to the data communication network, configured to provide sound that appears to be from more than a single direction to each of the participants. The venue has a plurality of participant seats, each participant seat comprising at least one interface control, one seat-based display, and one seat-based interface device, connectable to the data communication network. The venue also has a workstation for a facilitator connectable to the data communication network; the facilitator workstation being configured to exert control over the content provided the display and the sound transducer to the participants. The venue also has a presentation system comprising at least one computer equipped with software to provide content to at least the display and sound transducer. | 05-21-2009 |
Scot A. Koehler, Appleton, WI US
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| 20080296790 | INTAKE AIR AND CARBURETOR HEATING ARRANGEMENT FOR V-TWIN ENGINES - A V-twin engine having a crankcase and a pair of cylinders defining a V-space therebetween, wherein the V-space is substantially enclosed, and a carburetor is positioned within the V-space. An intake air preheating arrangement supplies heated intake air to the carburetor, and a carburetor heating arrangement heats the V-space and the carburetor which is positioned within the V-space. Each of the foregoing arrangements, used separately or in combination within one another, aids in preventing “freeze-up” of the carburetor during running of the engine in a cold environment. | 12-04-2008 |
Staci Koehler, Fishers, IN US
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| 20110204696 | MAGNETIZED RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND PACKAGES FOR TRAVEL AND REST - A magnetized head restraint system employs a magnetic head restraint ( | 08-25-2011 |
Steven A. Koehler, Ridgefield, CT US
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| 20090110989 | FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH FUEL CELL SYSTEMS OPERATING ON FUELS WITH VARYING FUEL COMPOSITION - A flow control assembly for use in a fuel cell system, comprising a sensor for sensing hydrogen concentration in one of anode exhaust leaving an anode side of the fuel cell system and a gas derived from the anode exhaust, and a fuel flow control assembly for controlling the flow of fuel to the anode side of the fuel cell system based on the hydrogen concentration sensed by the sensor. | 04-30-2009 |
Steven M. Koehler, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20100260969 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PRESS PLATE, A PRESS PLATE, A METHOD OF EMBOSSING A FLOOR PANEL, AND A FLOOR PANEL - A method of manufacturing a press plate for applying a surface structure onto a floor panel, wherein the press plate includes a press plate surface, comprises the following steps: first fine projections are created on the press plate surface, then the resulting fine projections are covered by a surface treatment resistant material, and subsequently the press plate surface including the resistant material is submitted to a surface treatment. | 10-14-2010 |
Steven M. Koehler, Orono, MN US
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| 20090247042 | MAGNETIC SUPPORT SURFACE WITH MAGNETIC SHAPES - A magnetic toy assembly includes a plurality of magnetic shapes and a support having hinged sections, each section having a magnetic array surface to which each of the magnetic shapes can be positioned thereon and held thereto with magnetic attraction. The magnetic array surface comprises an array of magnets wherein the magnets of the array are disposed or formed in a continuous side-by-side relationship so as to form a single unitary body. Each of the magnetic shapes and the magnetic array surface are formed of material that has magnetism. | 10-01-2009 |
Thomas T. Koehler, Simsbury, CT US
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| 20080300543 | ENCLOSED NEEDLE CANNULA DEVICE WITH PROXIMAL END CAP - An enclosed needle catheter insertion device includes a catheter assembly and a need insertion device having a needle guard housing to enclose a needle in a shielded position and a needle support supporting the needle for movement between a ready position, with the tip of the needle exposed, to a shielded position with the needle within the needle guard housing. Movement of the needle support and the needle relative to the needle guard housing is accomplished by manual manipulation of a gripping component external of the needle guard housing. A separate, proximal end cap external of the needle guard housing encloses a proximal portion of the needle guard housing, and is affixed to the needle support. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20110301551 | Tip Protector for a Safety Catheter - A safety catheter includes a catheter hub, a catheter tube, a needle hub, a needle cannula having a tip, and a tip protector. The tip protector includes an outer member having a flexible tab configured to releasably engage with the catheter hub and release therefrom upon inward flexing of the tab. An inner member is positioned entirely within the outer member and has a portion that impedes inward flexing of the tab when disposed adjacent the tab. The inner member is axially shiftable relative to the outer member between a first position wherein the needle tip is distal of the tip protector and the inner member portion is disposed adjacent the tab to impede release from the catheter hub, and a second position wherein the tip is within the outer member and the inner member portion is no longer adjacent the tab and no longer impedes release from the catheter hub. | 12-08-2011 |
Torsten Koehler, Ashburn, VA US
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| 20100328465 | ENHANCED CAPTURE, MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF LIVE PRESENTATIONS - Techniques are provided for converting live presentations into electronic media and managing captured media assets for distribution. An exemplary system includes capture devices that capture media assets of live presentations comprising a session, including image data of sequentially presented visual aids accompanying the live presentations and audio data. Each capture device has an interface for real-time image data marking of the image data for identification of individual images and session marking of the image data for demarcation of individual presentations of the session. A centralized device processes the captured media assets and automatically divides the captured media assets into discrete files associated with the individual presentations based on the session markings. An administrative tool manages the processed media assets to produce modified presentations and enables modification of the visual aid images identified by the image data markings. A production device formats the modified presentations for distribution on distribution media. | 12-30-2010 |