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Bernhard Kraus US
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| 20110197726 | Electrically Operated Shaver - An electrically operated shaver includes a shaver housing and a cutter head. The cutter head is arranged on the shaver housing and includes at least one cutting device comprised of an outer cutter equipped with apertures and an under cutter. The cutters are driven into sliding relationship to one another by an electric drive, so that hairs entering the apertures are cut off by the cutting device. Provided on the cutter head adjacent to the cutting device is a supporting element which, like the cutting device, is engaged by an operator's skin surface during a shaving operation. Both the cutting device and the supporting element are mounted in the cutter head for displacement against the force of a spring. Means are provided for enabling a different distribution of the contact forces (F | 08-18-2011 |
Brenda Kraus, Boise, ID US
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| 20100075037 | Deposition Systems, ALD Systems, CVD Systems, Deposition Methods, ALD Methods and CVD Methods - Some embodiments include deposition systems configured for reclaiming unreacted precursor with one or more traps provided downstream of a reaction chamber. Some of the deposition systems may utilize two or more traps that are connected in parallel relative to one another and configured so that the traps may be alternately utilized for trapping precursor and releasing trapped precursor back into the reaction chamber. Some of the deposition systems may be configured for ALD, and some may be configured for CVD. | 03-25-2010 |
Brenda D. Kraus, Boise, ID US
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| 20090173991 | METHODS FOR FORMING RHODIUM-BASED CHARGE TRAPS AND APPARATUS INCLUDING RHODIUM-BASED CHARGE TRAPS - Isolated conductive nanoparticles on a dielectric layer and methods of fabricating such isolated conductive nanoparticles provide charge traps in electronic structures for use in a wide range of electronic devices and systems. In an embodiment, conductive nanoparticles are deposited on a dielectric layer by a plasma-assisted deposition process such that each conductive nanoparticle is isolated from the other conductive nanoparticles to configure the conductive nanoparticles as charge traps. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090302371 | CONDUCTIVE NANOPARTICLES - Isolated conductive nanoparticles on a dielectric layer and methods of fabricating such isolated conductive nanoparticles provide charge storage units in electronic structures for use in a wide range of electronic devices and systems. The isolated conductive nanoparticles may be used as a floating gate in a flash memory. In an embodiment, conductive nanoparticles are deposited on a dielectric layer by a plasma-assisted deposition process such that each conductive nanoparticle is isolated from the other conductive nanoparticles to configure the conductive nanoparticles as charge storage elements. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20110278661 | APPARATUS INCLUDING RHODIUM-BASED CHARGE TRAPS - Isolated conductive nanoparticles on a dielectric layer and methods of fabricating such isolated conductive nanoparticles provide charge traps in electronic structures for use in a wide range of electronic devices and systems. In an embodiment, conductive nanoparticles are deposited on a dielectric layer by a plasma-assisted deposition process such that each conductive nanoparticle is isolated from the other conductive nanoparticles to configure the conductive nanoparticles as charge traps. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120018693 | CONFINED RESISTANCE VARIABLE MEMORY CELL STRUCTURES AND METHODS - Confined resistance variable memory cell structures and methods are described herein. One or more methods of forming a confined resistance variable memory cell structure includes forming a via in a memory cell structure and forming a resistance variable material in the via by performing a process that includes providing a germanium amidinate precursor and a first reactant to a process chamber having the memory cell structure therein and providing an antimony ethoxide precursor and a second reactant to the process chamber subsequent to removing excess germanium. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120056326 | TITANIUM NITRIDE FILMS - The use of a monolayer or partial monolayer sequencing process to form conductive titanium nitride produces a reliable structure for use in a variety of electronic devices. In an embodiment, a structure can be formed by using ammonia and carbon monoxide reactant materials with respect to a titanium-containing precursor exposed to a substrate. Such a TiN layer has a number of uses including, but not limited to, use as a diffusion barrier underneath another conductor or use as an electro-migration preventing layer on top of a conductor. Such deposited TiN material may have characteristics associated with a low resistivity, a smooth topology, high deposition rates, excellent step coverage, and electrical continuity. | 03-08-2012 |
Bryan D. Kraus, Rochester, NY US
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| 20080205771 | CLASSIFYING COMPLETE AND INCOMPLETE DATE-TIME INFORMATION - A method for automatically classifying images into a final set of events including receiving a first plurality of images having date-time and a second plurality of images with incomplete date-time information; determining one or more time differences of the first plurality of images based on date-time clustering of the images and classify the first plurality of images into a first set of possible events; analyzing the second plurality of images using scene content and metadata cues and selecting images which correspond to different events in the first set of possible events and combining them into their corresponding possible events to thereby produce a second set of possible events; and using image scene content to verify the second set of possible events and to change the classification of images which correspond to different possible events to thereby provide the final set of events. | 08-28-2008 |
Bryan Joseph Kraus, Mcmurray, PA US
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| 20120000454 | REGENERATIVE FIRING SYSTEM - A regenerative firing system is disclosed which functions in a heat treating furnace or other high temperature technology. The system comprises a plurality of regenerator heat transfer boxes which absorb the heat contained in high temperature exhaust from the furnace. Each regenerator box transfers this absorbed heat to a flow of ambient air. The now heated air flows from the regenerator box into a common air stream which is then fed to a plurality of burners. The preheated air stream is supplied to a common air stream that is then simultaneously provided to each of a plurality of burners. The design of the current system allow for the regenerators to be placed in any convenient location around the furnace. The regenerative system may also be adapted to current heat treating furnaces. In addition, the current invention comprises a method of heat recovery for a furnace utilizing the inventive system. The regenerators produce a common preheated combustion air supply which then flows to a plurality of burners. The heated air produced from each regenerator flows to each of the burners. Each regenerator performs a different step of the method at any given time, allowing each of the burners to continuously fire. | 01-05-2012 |
Carl Kraus, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20110231422 | ANALYZING ADMINISTRATIVE HEALTHCARE CLAIMS DATA AND OTHER DATA SOURCES - Techniques suitable for identifying potential subjects for a clinical trial and other applications are disclosed. One or more exclusion or inclusion criteria are defined for the clinical trial. One or more specialized searching tables are pre-generated using administrative healthcare claims data and the one or more exclusion or inclusion criteria. The specialized searching tables are searched. Through the searching step, subjects are identified within the administrative healthcare claims data who match the one or more exclusion or inclusion criteria. Through the searching step, a geographical area is identified corresponding to the subjects who match the one or more exclusion or inclusion criteria. A customized report is generated using the identified subjects and geographical area. | 09-22-2011 |
Christopher Scott Kraus, Sunman, IN US
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| 20110039054 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - Fibrous structures having a nonwoven substrate, a scrim material and a plurality of solid additives and methods for making such fibrous structures are provided herein. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110039074 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - Fibrous structures having a nonwoven substrate, a scrim material and a plurality of solid additives and methods for making such fibrous structures are provided herein. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110039469 | FIBROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Fibrous structures having a plurality of solid additives that are positioned between a nonwoven substrate and a bonding material which is bonded to the nonwoven substrate at one or more bond sites and methods for making such fibrous structures are provided. | 02-17-2011 |
David Kraus, Birmingham, AL US
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| 20090184005 | Sensor for Measurement of Hydrogen Sulfide - An electrochemical sensor for measurement of hydrogen sulfide is described. The electrochemical sensor comprises an electrolyte; an electrolyte container comprising a hydrogen sulfide permeable membrane; a working electrode and a reference electrode both disposed in the electrolyte; and an instrument capable of maintaining a fixed DC potential in the range of 0 mV to 1,000 mV between the working electrode and the reference electrode. Also a method of detecting hydrogen sulfide in a sample. The method comprises providing an electrochemical sensor; at least partially immersing the gas permeable membrane in the sample; and detecting hydrogen sulfide in the sample. The detection may be qualitative or quantitative. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20120073988 | Sensor for Measurement of Hydrogen Sulfide - An electrochemical sensor for measurement of hydrogen sulfide is described. The electrochemical sensor comprises an electrolyte; an electrolyte container comprising a hydrogen sulfide permeable membrane; a working electrode and a reference electrode both disposed in the electrolyte; and an instrument capable of maintaining a fixed DC potential in the range of 0 mV to 1,000 mV between the working electrode and the reference electrode. Also a method of detecting hydrogen sulfide in a sample. The method comprises providing an electrochemical sensor; at least partially immersing the gas permeable membrane in the sample; and detecting hydrogen sulfide in the sample. The detection may be qualitative or quantitative. | 03-29-2012 |
Elyahu Kraus US
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| 20100112642 | Production Of CPD Glycosylases - Recombinant forms of DNA sequences for CPD glycosylases, including the bacteriophage T4 gene denV, are described that are capable of expression at high levels. Active CPD glycosylases can be recovered from inclusion bodies resulting from the high expression using, for example, a homogenization process which employs stream mixing, and the active proteins can be used in, for example, topical formulations for treatment of photosensitive diseases. Stream mixing can also be used to solubilize inclusion bodies containing proteins other than CPD glycosylases. | 05-06-2010 |
Eric M. Kraus, Greensboro, NC US
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| 20090198334 | Ossicular Prosthesis Having Helical Coil - An ossicular prosthesis includes a proximal end provided with an open conically helical coil for engaging a first ossicular structure, and a distal bell head, piston, or shoe for engaging a second ossicular structure. A connecting element extends therebetween the two to hold the helical coil structure which engages the second ossicular engagement structure in a preferably fixed relationship. The helical coil defines a plurality of spaced apart adjacent windings, with open spaces between the windings. Each adjacent winding decreases in diameter from the proximal to distal end. The windings of the coil may be adjusted relative to each other in length or angle to fit the anatomy. Embodiments of the prosthesis are provided for use as a PORP and a TORP. In accord with a one method of use, the helical coil and optionally other portions of the prosthesis function as an armature or endoskeleton. A cement is provided over the prosthesis to reconstruct the eroded or missing ossicles. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20110144414 | MIDDLE EAR IMPLANT AND METHOD - An improved middle ear implant and method are disclosed. The invention particularly relates to magnetic implants and to attachment devices and methods for mounting a magnet in the middle ear of a patient. The implant comprises a wire-form and a magnet disposed in a housing. The method may comprise the steps of: positioning a magnet in optimal alignment; and attaching said magnet to an ossicle in the middle ear. The method may further comprise the step of using a wire-form to attach the implant to the ossicle. Still further, the method may comprise the step of anchoring the implant to the ossicle with biological cement. | 06-16-2011 |
Gary Kraus, Houston, TX US
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| 20090125066 | FACET STABILIZATION SCHEMES - The present invention relates to methods of stabilizing a facet joint, wherein the facet joint comprises an inferior articular facet of the superior level, a superior articular facet of the inferior level, and an interfacet space that is defined between the opposing faces of the inferior and superior articular facets. These methods of stabilization may be achieved through a variety of applications and devices. In addition, the stabilization may be provided with various degrees of compression sufficient to stabilize the facet joint. | 05-14-2009 |
George A. Kraus, Ames, IA US
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| 20100010240 | SYNTHESIS OF POLYCYCLIC PROCYANIDINS - The invention provides compounds that are A-type procyanidins. The compounds can be prepared by reacting flavylium salts with catechins or analogs thereof, for example, under anhydrous conditions in alcohol. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110112182 | DESIGN, SYNTHESIS AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF ROTTLERIN ANALOGS - A method of synthesizing rottlerin analogs is described. The synthesis methods described are the first known method of synthesizing rottlerin analogs from commercially-available materials to produce cost effective analogs. Rottlerin analog structures made by the synthesis methods and methods of use for treating a neurological or inflammatory response mediated by protein kinase C (PKC) are further described. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20120059175 | SYNTHESIS OF POLYCYCLIC PROCYANIDINS - The invention provides compounds that are A-type procyanidins. The compounds can be prepared by reacting flavylium salts with catechins or analogs thereof, for example, under anhydrous conditions in alcohol. | 03-08-2012 |
Gerald Kraus, Plymouth, WI US
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| 20090123620 | Automated Application of an Antimycotic Composition to Sliced Foodstuffs and an Antimycotic Application Apparatus - A method for applying a powdered antimycotic composition to a foodstuff, the method including mixing a powdered antimycotic composition in an air stream, applying a uniform coating of antimycotic composition to each surface of a bulk foodstuff and slicing the foodstuff into a plurality of slices having the desired antimycotic surface concentration on each surface thereof. | 05-14-2009 |
Henrik Kraus, Wilmette, IL US
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| 20100005036 | System and Method for Risk Management - A margin requirement is computed while trading. The margin requirement may be calculated while trading because the preferred system takes into account working orders to generate the margin requirement. The on the fly possibility allows the preferred system to provide pre-trade risk calculations, but can also be used to provide post-trade calculations. A generic spread number and the maximum number of outright positions are determined. Using the spread positions and the maximum number of outright positions, a spread margin and an outright margin are calculated, which when summed provide a total margin requirement. Limits based in part on the total margin requirement may be imposed on one or more traders. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110246353 | System and Method for Risk Management - A margin requirement is computed while trading. The margin requirement may be calculated while trading because the preferred system takes into account working orders to generate the margin requirement. The on the fly possibility allows the preferred system to provide pre-trade risk calculations, but can also be used to provide post-trade calculations. A generic spread number and the maximum number of outright positions are determined. Using the spread positions and the maximum number of outright positions, a spread margin and an outright margin are calculated, which when summed provide a total margin requirement. Limits based in part on the total margin requirement may be imposed on one or more traders. | 10-06-2011 |
Jan P. Kraus, Littleton, CO US
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| 20100166725 | Human Cystathionine beta-Synthase Variants and Methods of Production Thereof - Human cystathionine β-synthase variants are disclosed, as well as a method to produce recombinant human cystathionine β-synthase and variants thereof. More particularly, the role of both the N-terminal and C-terminal regions of human CBS has been studied, and a variety of truncation mutants and modified CBS homologues are described. In addition, a method to express and purify recombinant human cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) and variants thereof which have only one or two additional amino acid residues at the N-terminus are described. | 07-01-2010 |
Jeffrey G. Kraus, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20100325805 | Foot Brace For Bed - A foot brace for use with a bed includes a rear wall configured to extend adjacent a footboard of the bed and a front wall configured to extend from generally adjacent one side of the bed to generally adjacent an opposed side of the bed. The foot brace includes at least two telescopic rods each extending from the front wall to the rear wall. The telescopic rods are each lockable at a first extension configuration that separates the front wall from the rear wall and a second extension configuration that separates the front wall from the rear wall such that the front and rear walls are separated by one distance when the telescopic rods are at the first extension configuration and another distance when the telescopic rods are at the second extension configuration. An adjustable fastener removably couples one of the rear wall and the front wall to the bed. | 12-30-2010 |
Joyce Kraus, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20100325805 | Foot Brace For Bed - A foot brace for use with a bed includes a rear wall configured to extend adjacent a footboard of the bed and a front wall configured to extend from generally adjacent one side of the bed to generally adjacent an opposed side of the bed. The foot brace includes at least two telescopic rods each extending from the front wall to the rear wall. The telescopic rods are each lockable at a first extension configuration that separates the front wall from the rear wall and a second extension configuration that separates the front wall from the rear wall such that the front and rear walls are separated by one distance when the telescopic rods are at the first extension configuration and another distance when the telescopic rods are at the second extension configuration. An adjustable fastener removably couples one of the rear wall and the front wall to the bed. | 12-30-2010 |
Karen M. Kraus, Farmington Hills, MI US
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| 20080278803 | Dimensional Enhancement Lens - A lens for use with a display panel configured to emit light and display images is provided. The lens has a light-emitting surface and a plurality of enhancement portions. A first enhancement portion is configured to physically correspond to a first image displayed on the display screen. The first enhancement portion is further configured to collect at least a portion of the light emitted by the display screen and emit the light through the light-emitting surface of the lens. A second enhancement portion is configured to physically correspond to a second image displayed on the display screen. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090066532 | Color Messaging Lens - An enhanced color messaging instrument gauge assembly is disclosed having a lens with one or more surface interruptions. A lens covering an instrument cluster transmits colored light longitudinally from at least one light source near its edge. Light encountering the surface interruption causes the surface interruption to illuminate. In one embodiment, different colored light can be coordinated with activation of symbols on the instrument cluster to attract the attention of an operator to an abnormal operating condition or to reinforce other information being communicated to the operator on the instrument cluster. | 03-12-2009 |
Karl Herbert Kraus, Atnes, IA US
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| 20110264094 | EXTERNAL FIXATION CLAMP - An external fixation clamp for attaching a fixation pin to a connecting rod, the clamp including a clamp body having a slot dimensioned to transversely receive the connecting rod and a fixation pin bore adapted to receive the fixation pin. The clamp body further includes a set screw bore for receiving a set screw, the set screw bore intersecting the slot and the fixation pin bore. The clamp further includes a set screw adapted to be received in the set screw bore and to extend into the slot and the fixation pin bore so clamping the connecting rod and fixation pin in place. | 10-27-2011 |
Kevin C. Kraus, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20100283579 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING ACCESS TO AN ACCESS POINT - A method of remotely operating a door lock. The method includes transmitting a first signal from a remote device to a router via a network; transmitting the signal from the router to a mesh network gateway; translating the signal from a network protocol to a mesh network protocol to produce a second signal; transmitting the second signal from the mesh network gateway to the door lock using radio frequency signaling over the mesh network; receiving the second signal at the door lock; and performing an operation at the door lock in response to the second signal being received by the door lock. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100318685 | MESH NETWORK SECURITY SYSTEM GATEWAY AND METHOD - A gateway for transmitting signals between a computer network and a radio-frequency mesh network. The gateway includes a housing, a radio-frequency transceiver for communicating with the radio-frequency mesh network, an Internet Protocol transceiver, operatively coupled to the radio-frequency transceiver, for communicating with the computer network, a power supply, and a logic and memory unit configured to communicate with the computer network using a secure data connection. | 12-16-2010 |
Kurt Kraus, Tulsa, OK US
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| 20110117508 | PORTABLE GAS TORCH SUITABLE FOR IGNITING A FLAME IN COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT - A portable hand held torch for use in manually igniting a standing pilot flame, a main burner flame, or any other suitable flame. In an illustrative embodiment, the portable hand held torch may include a torch body having a torch tip such that when the torch is lit, the torch tip emits a flame. The torch tip may include a hollow tip body with a first end and a second opposing end. The hollow tip body may define an initial combustion chamber. A fuel source conduit may provide fuel to the initial combustion chamber, and a high energy capacitive discharge igniter may provide a reliable ignition spark upon demand. The high energy capacitive discharge igniter may extend into the initial combustion chamber and be held in a fixed position relative to the fuel source conduit to help ensure consistent and reliable ignition, even in severe industrial environments. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20120090890 | RAPIDLY SELF-DRYING RECTIFYING FLAME ROD - An assembly for a rapidly-drying rectifying flame rod, having an insulator sleeve. The assembly may further incorporate a mechanical coupling attaching the flame rod to an end part which in turn may be hermetically coupled to an insulator. The insulator may be hermetically coupled to a conduit which may be hermetically coupled to an elongated tube. A conductor may go through the tube, conduit, insulator and end part. The flame rod may be connected to the conductor via the mechanical coupling and end part. A sheath having sealing and electrical insulating properties may be formed over at least a portion of the components. Hermetic couplings may be made with ordinary blazing or welding. The couplings may instead be made with high temperature brazing or welding which can withstand temperatures equal to or greater than 1500° F. At these temperatures, the sleeve on the flame rod and the sheath may be eliminated. | 04-19-2012 |
Larry Alan Kraus, Uniontown, OH US
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| 20100132861 | TIRE WITH CELLULAR RUBBER TREAD RUNNING SURFACE - The invention relates to a tire having a tread with a cellular rubber running surface to promote a fast wearing tread running surface designed to expel internally heated tread rubber. | 06-03-2010 |
Mark Kraus, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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| 20120001754 | SECURITY SYSTEM FOR A BUILDING - A method of operating a security system ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120002791 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AN EMERGENCY CONTACT PARTY LINE - A system and method for providing an emergency contact party telephone line in response to an emergency. The system includes a user device ( | 01-05-2012 |
Mark C. Kraus, Independence, MN US
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| 20110264047 | Valved Introducer Assembly and Method Therefor - An introducer assembly includes a sheath having a sheath proximal end and distal end, and a passage therethrough. The introducer assembly further includes a valve assembly that is sealingly associated with the passage of the sheath. The valve assembly includes a valve having a first seal and a second seal, where the first and second seal optionally have different sealing properties. For example, the first seal and the second seal have different thicknesses, different sealing durometers, or otherwise different sealing features. In another option, the sheath is removable from the instrument disposed therethrough. In yet another option, the valve of the valve assembly further includes a chamber disposed between the first and second seals. The seals are spaced to accommodate devices with multiple flow holes therein. | 10-27-2011 |
Michael Kraus, Columbia, MO US
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| 20090152873 | Shock Wave and Power Generation Using on-Chip Nanoenergetic Material - A method of generating power uses a nanoenergetic material. The nanoenergetic material comprising thermite is obtained and deposited on a substrate. An igniter is placed on the nanoenergetic material. When power is desired, the nanoenergetic material is ignited. A transducer receives thermal, sonic, magnetic, optic and/or mechanical energy from combustion of the nanoenergetic material and converts it into electrical energy. Preferably, the transducer is a thermoelectric, piezoelectric or magneto device. Preferably, multiple transducers are integrated in one power generators to maximize the power from nanoenergetic thermites. | 06-18-2009 |
Michael E. Kraus, Jackson, WI US
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| 20080290150 | CORRUGATED CARDBOARD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A corrugated cardboard assembly comprises a plurality of adjacent sheets of corrugated cardboard arranged in a layered fashion to form a corrugated block. The adjacent sheets are not attached to one another using any adhesive. Instead, the block formed by the layered, adjacent sheets of corrugated cardboard is enveloped by a wrap-around carton that maintains the adjacent positioning of the sheets. The sheets, individually and collectively, include at least one opposing straight, narrow cut, opening, aperture, or “slit,” that is defined within them. The wrap-around carton includes means for interlocking a portion of the carton with a longitudinally-extending slot that is formed by the slits that are defined within each of the adjacent sheets of corrugated cardboard. In this fashion, the block formed by the adjacent sheets is maintained without the use of extra glue or adhesive to maintain the structural integrity of the block of adjacent sheets. | 11-27-2008 |
Nina Kraus, Evanston, IL US
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| 20110313309 | Neurophysiological Central Auditory Processing Evaluation System and Method - A system and method of central auditory processing testing and evaluation provides for identifying clinically relevant neural synchrony in the auditory brainstem pathway. The system or method finds use as a tool to evaluate auditory processing disorders, and hence, potential auditory system and/or learning disabilities. The system or method may further find use in the selection and fitting of hearing corrective appliances such as hearing aid or cochlear implant devices and/or in the selection and implementation of auditory training regimens. | 12-22-2011 |
Paul Kraus, Apple Valley, MN US
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| 20090150086 | WIDE RANGE KINETIC DETERMINATION OF PERACID AND/OR PEROXIDE CONCENTRATIONS - A use composition monitor determines the concentration of peracid and/or peroxide in a use composition using a kinetic assay procedure. A sample mixture containing a sample of the use composition, a diluent and at least one reagent is prepared and analyzed using, for example, an optical detector. Response data obtained by the detector is indicative of the optical absorbance of the sample mixture as a function of time. A processor analyzes the response data to determine a corresponding best fit linear relationship. Depending upon an expected concentration range, the initial absorbance and/or the slope of the best fit equation are used to calculate the concentrations of the peracid and peroxide in the use composition. | 06-11-2009 |
Paul R. Kraus, Apple Valley, MN US
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| 20090212236 | UV FLUOROMETRIC SENSOR AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An ultraviolet (UV) fluorometric sensor measures a chemical concentration in a sample based on the measured fluorescence of the sample. The sensor includes a controller, at least one UV light source, and at least one UV detector. The sensor emits UV light in a wavelength range of 245-265 nm from the light source through the sample in an analytical area. The UV detector measures the fluorescence emission from the sample. The controller transforms output signals from the UV detector into fluorescence values or optical densities for one or more wavelengths in the wavelength range of 265-340 nm. The controller calculates the chemical concentration of the chemical in the sample based on the measured fluorescence emissions. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100084572 | UV FLUOROMETRIC SENSOR AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An ultraviolet (UV) fluorometric sensor measures a chemical concentration in a sample based on the measured fluorescence of the sample. The sensor includes a controller, at least one UV light source, and at least one UV detector. The sensor emits UV light in a wavelength range of 245-265 nm from the light source through the sample in an analytical area. The UV detector measures the fluorescence emission from the sample. The controller transforms output signals from the UV detector into fluorescence values or optical densities for one or more wavelengths in the wavelength range of 265-340 nm. The controller calculates the chemical concentration of the chemical in the sample based on the measured fluorescence emissions. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100272916 | CONFIGURABLE APPLICATION OF A TIRE DRESSING - A tire dressing system includes an imaging device that captures an image of a vehicle tire or portion thereof and at least one application device that applies tire dressing to the tire based on the captured image. The system determines one or more tire parameters based on the captured image. The tire dressing system configures the at least one application device based on the tire parameter(s) such that the application device substantially restricts application of tire dressing to within the boundaries of the tire sidewalls. By determining the tire parameters, the tire dressing system may apply the tire dressing to the tire sidewalls while reducing or minimizing application of tire dressing to the body or rims of the vehicle. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110031275 | WIPE AND SEAL PRODUCT PUMP - A product dispensing system is provided. The product dispensing system includes a dispensing device and a sealing assembly. The dispensing device is configured and arranged to pass product out of a dispensing orifice in the product dispensing system. The sealing assembly is configured and arranged to wipe and seal the dispensing orifice to prevent exposure of unused product with ambient air when the product dispensing system is not dispensing product. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110079491 | CONVEYOR CHAIN TENSION MONITOR - At least one single link of a conveyor chain is configured to support a tension load cell. A main body portion of the link includes a central cavity sized to contain the load cell, which has been inserted therein through an opening of the main body portion, and at least one auxiliary cavity to contain at least one battery cell and circuitry. A cap portion of the link closes off the opening into the cavity to enclose the load cell therein. One or both of the main body and cap portions may include a bore to receive a fastener for attaching to an end of the inserted load cell, and both portions include a bore oriented to receive a pin of a mating dual link of the conveyor chain. The cap portion may also include anti-rotation surfaces to mate with one or both of: the load cell and the opening. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110186406 | CLEAN CONVEYOR SENSING SYSTEM - A conveyor maintenance system and method determines when a conveyor requires cleaning by determining when the conveyor is soiled beyond a predetermined threshold level. The system comprises a detector that collects optical data indicative of the amount of soil on a conveyor, a memory that stores reference data indicative of a clean conveyor, and a controller that compares the optical data indicative of the amount of soil on the conveyor to the reference data and determines whether the conveyor requires cleaning based on the comparison. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110240887 | Handheld Fluorometer and Method of Use - Embodiments provide a handheld fluorometer and method of determining a concentration of a product within a sample. In some cases the handheld fluorometer includes an immersible sensor head that measures a fluorescence of the product and a controller that calculates the concentration of product. In some cases the handheld fluorometer includes a handheld controller module, an immersible sensor head connected to the controller module, a sample cup for containing a water sample, and a fastener that removably fastens the sample cup about the immersible sensor head. In some cases the sensor head is angled with respect to the controller module and the fluorometer provides a substantially stable base. The sample cup can be removed to acquire a sample of water containing the product and then refastened about the sensor head for determining the concentration. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110260079 | UV fluorometric sensor and method for using the same - An ultraviolet (UV) fluorometric sensor measures a chemical concentration in a sample based on the measured fluorescence of the sample. The sensor includes a controller, at least one UV light source, and at least one UV detector. The sensor emits UV light in a wavelength range of 245-265 nm from the light source through the sample in an analytical area. The UV detector measures the fluorescence emission from the sample. The controller transforms output signals from the UV detector into fluorescence values or optical densities for one or more wavelengths in the wavelength range of 265-340 nm. The controller calculates the chemical concentration of the chemical in the sample based on the measured fluorescence emissions. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110284090 | SOLID CHEMICAL PRODUCT DILUTION CONTROL - A solid chemical product is dispensed to prepare a requested amount of a use solution having a requested concentration of the chemical product. In some examples, a target amount of a diluent and a target amount of the chemical product required to prepare the requested use solution are determined. The target amount of the diluent is dispensed into a container. At least some of the diluent in the container is applied to the solid chemical product to create a resultant use solution, which is directed back into the container. The diluent from the container is applied to the chemical product until the amount of the use solution in the container satisfies the requested amount. In some examples, the target amount of the diluent and the target amount of the chemical product are measured by weight. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120028364 | Stop-Flow Analytical Systems and Methods - Analytical systems and methods are provided for simultaneously dispensing metered volumes of fluids at different rates and mixing the fluids to generate a mixed sample having the fluids in proportion to the different rates at which they were dispensed. In some cases two or more of the fluids are premixed prior to mixing with other fluids. In some cases a use composition and diluent are simultaneously dispensed at different rates and premixed to form a diluted sample. One or more reagents may be mixed with the diluted sample and the sample mixture can be analyzed to determine characteristics of the use composition. | 02-02-2012 |
Paul Robert Kraus, Apple Valley, MN US
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| 20080305553 | Kinetic determination of peracid and/or peroxide concentrations - A use composition monitor determines the concentration of peracid and/or peroxide in a use composition using a kinetic assay procedure. A sample mixture containing a sample of the use composition, a diluent and at least one reagent is prepared and analyzed using, for example, an optical detector. Response data obtained by the detector is indicative of the optical absorbance of the sample mixture as a function of time. A processor analyzes the response data to determine a corresponding best fit linear relationship. The initial absorbance of the sample mixture is indicative of the concentration of peracid in the use composition, while the slope of the best fit equation is indicative of the concentration of peroxide in the use composition. | 12-11-2008 |
Richard Kraus, Barrington, IL US
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| 20090014362 | Vibration screen system - A vibratory plate screen having a first end for quickly mounting in a vibrator housing, an intermediate region with openings therein and a securement end that allows one to quickly secure a vibratory plate screen in a vibratory housing. In addition, the screen is sufficiently flexible to enable one to mount the vibrator screen in a curved condition or stressed condition so that the inherent tensile strength of the material assists in holding the vibratory plate screen in position. A further feature of the invention is the quick removal and securement of the vibratory plate screen. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090272627 | Vibratory feeder - A vibratory feeder for delivery of material in different directions comprising a set of vibrators that are vibrationally isolated from each other to enable activation of one of the vibrators to vibrationally direct conveyable material in a first direction and activation of another vibrator to vibrationally direct conveyable material in a second direction while at the same time the vibrators are vibrationally isolated from each other through a set of isolators. | 11-05-2009 |
Richard B. Kraus, Barrington, IL US
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| 20080226400 | VIBRATORY CONVEYOR - A vibratory conveyor for transporting an object includes a curved deck defining a conveying surface for supporting the object, the deck having an inner edge and an outer edge. A housing has an inner wall coupled to the deck inner edge and an outer wall coupled to the deck outer edge, wherein an interior of the housing defines a conveyor chamber and the inner wall defines a central chamber. An inlet air plenum may be provided in fluid communication with a plurality of air distribution chambers positioned inside the conveyor chamber. A plurality of apertures may be formed in the plurality of air distribution chambers, the apertures arranged in an air distribution pattern. The conveyor also includes an outlet opening communicating between conveyor and central chambers. The conveyor further includes a catch floor extending across the central chamber, the floor having a discharge opening formed therein. | 09-18-2008 |
Richard D. Kraus, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20090000583 | SEGMENTED ROLLING ELEMENT BEARING - A rocker arm assembly including a rocker arm, a bearing support member, and a bearing assembly. The bearing assembly is supported on the support member and engages the rocker arm. The bearing assembly includes a race defining a raceway having a stop member coupled thereto, and a plurality of rolling elements positioned on the raceway such that the movement of the rolling elements on the raceway is limited by the stop member. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110000451 | COUPLING DEVICE - A unitized valve train assembly includes a finger follower having a pocket and a peripheral surface adjacent the pocket, and a hydraulic lash adjuster having a body, and a plunger extending from the body and received within the pocket of the finger follower. The plunger defines a longitudinal axis. The assembly also includes a single-wire coupling device having a first arm configured to selectively engage the finger follower, and a second arm clamped to one of the body and the plunger. The second arm is spaced from the peripheral surface of the finger follower when the plunger is received within the pocket of the finger follower. | 01-06-2011 |
Rudy Kraus, Newtown, CT US
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| 20100026094 | DC POWER SYSTEM - There is provided a system that includes a power feed that distributes a direct current (DC) voltage in a building. The DC voltage is In a range of about 300-600 volts DC. The system also includes a motor, and a motor drive. The motor drive receives the DC voltage via the power feed, and from the DC voltage, derives an output that drives the motor. | 02-04-2010 |
Thomas Andrew Kraus, Waukesha, WI US
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| 20100191120 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ULTRASOUND SYSTEM BASED ON CONTACT WITH AN ULTRASOUND PROBE - An ultrasound probe comprises a probe housing that has an inner surface and an outer surface. An array of transducer elements are within the probe housing. At least one sensor is formed between the inner and outer surfaces of the probe housing. The at least one sensor is configured to detect at least one parameter associated with an object in contact with the outer surface proximate the at least one sensor. | 07-29-2010 |
Timothy J. Kraus, Blakesburg, IA US
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| 20100236207 | SLURRY TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR FORAGE HARVESTER - A continuous flow transport system is disclosed for transporting harvested crops from a forage harvester to a processing plant in a slurry form. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100326746 | DRIVE QUAD MODULE - An combination including a harvester, a generator vehicle, and a transport vehicle including a chassis, a motor, a plurality of traction devices, and a control unit aligning the transport vehicle in relation to at least one of the harvester and a previous path of the harvester. A method of positioning a train of transport vehicles in relation to a path of the harvester. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110099966 | Method And Apparatus For Applying Preservative To Agricultural Bales - A method and apparatus are provided for applying preservative to agricultural crops during baling. More particularly, a baler has a preservative application system and a bale size sensor. The preservative application system has a preservative storage container, a preservative transfer device and an applicator device. The preservative transfer device is in communication with both the storage container and the applicator device to transfer a preservative stored in the storage container to the applicator device. The bale size sensor is in communication with the transfer device so that the transfer device and therefore the application of preservative to the crop can be controlled in response to a bale size sensed by the bale size sensor. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120103205 | Method And Apparatus For Determining Fraction Of Hay At Different Moisture Levels - A method and apparatus are provided for determining the fraction of hay at various moisture levels during an agricultural baling process. A moisture sensor array s provided on an agricultural baler to sense the moisture content of incoming crop material as the baling process progresses. The moisture sensor array is connected to an ECU that is programrned to determine the ratios of incoming crop material that are at or above particular moisture content levels. An indication is given to the operator by way of an operator output device regarding the moisture content ratio. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120103207 | Control Logic For Applying Preservative To Agricultural Bales - A method and apparatus are provided for applying preservative to agricultural crops during baling. More particularly, a baler has a preservative application system and a crop moisture sensor array. The crop moisture sensor array is in communication with the preservative application system so that the application of preservative to the crop can be controlled in response to a moisture content sensed by the crop moisture sensor array that exceeds both a moisture content threshold value and a threshold value relating to the percentage of crop material having a moisture content above the moisture content threshold value. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120109564 | Method For Determining Agricultural Bale Weight - A method is provided for determining the weight of an agricultural bale that compensates for un-level terrain such as hillsides. The method uses an empty baler tare weight and a full baler weight to determine a raw bale weight. The cosine of the slope upon which the baler sits is then calculated based upon the empty baler weight as it sits and the empty baler tare weight. The cosine of the angle of slope and raw bale weight are then used to determine an actual bale weight. Further steps are provided for compensating in the tare weight of the baler for the weight of wrapping material consumed in the formation of each bale. | 05-03-2012 |
Timothy J. Kraus, Blakesbury, IA US
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| 20100242747 | Square Baler For Simultaneously Forming Multiple Bales - A square baler includes a crop feed duct defining a pre-compression chamber which is curved upwardly and rearwardly from an open forward end and an inlet located across the bottom of a baling chamber. A pair of vertical partitions extend between top and bottom wails of the pre-compression chamber and divide it into three equal sized channels. Respectively located in fore-and-aft alignment with front edges of the pair of partitions is a pair of stationary knives forming part of a crop cutter arrangement including a pre-cutter rotor carrying two pairs of blades, with one of each pair cooperating with one of the stationary knives to cut incoming crop into three segments which are respectively moved into the three channels by a packer arrangement. Once the crop in the pre-compression chamber attains a preselected density, a staffer arrangement is actuated to lift separate charges of crop from the three channels and force them into the baling chamber where they are compressed into three separate, side-by-side flakes by the baler plunger. When sufficient charges have been compressed to form three bales having a desired thickness in one embodiment, or a desired length in another embodiment, two lengths of twine are tied about each of the three bales. | 09-30-2010 |
Virginia B. Kraus, Hillsborough, NC US
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| 20110236384 | DIRECT DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM BASED ON THERMALLY RESPONSIVE BIOPOLYMERS - A method for delivering a drug depot of a compound of interest to a selected region in a subject. The method comprises administering a composition directly to said region of interest, the composition comprising the compound of interest to be delivered (such as an antiinflammatory agent or a chemotherapeutic agent) and a polymer (such as an elastin-like peptide or ELP) that undergoes an inverse temperature phase transition, so that a sustained release of the compound of interest at the selected region is provided. Compositions useful for carrying out the invention are also described. | 09-29-2011 |
Virginia Byers Kraus, Durham, NC US
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| 20120114211 | Systems and Methods for Generating an Osteoarthritis Progression Predictor and Systems and Methods for Using the Predictor - Example systems and methods of generating an indicator of osteoarthritis (OA) progression are described. Fractal dimension curves are generated for horizontal and vertical trabecular components associated with a region of interest of a joint image. A statistical model is used to model shapes of the fractal dimension curves and a predictor of OA progression is calculated based on shape parameters of the statistical model. | 05-10-2012 |
Virginia Byers Kraus, Hillsborough, NC US
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| 20080305039 | Facilitated Transport of Bisphosphonates by Vitamin C - Compounds of the formula: are described wherein: A | 12-11-2008 |
| 20120028369 | QUANTIFYING LOCAL INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY AND ITS USE TO PREDICT DISEASE PROGRESSION AND TAILOR TREATMENTS - This invention relates to a method of predicting progression of an inflammatory condition in a subject, which involves providing a medium comprising hyaluronan or a fragment thereof; contacting the medium with a fluid sample from a subject with an inflammatory condition, where the fluid sample comprises proteins or proteoglycans and a transfer agent; incubating the fluid sample with the medium under conditions effective for the transfer agent in the fluid sample to mediate transfer of heavy chains from the proteins or proteoglycans to the hyaluronan or a fragment thereof to form a complex; detecting, using an antibody, occurrence levels of the complex; and comparing occurrence levels of the complex from said detecting to a reference standard to predict progression of an inflammatory condition in the subject. Also disclosed are methods of tailoring treatment of an inflammatory condition and quantifying local inflammatory activity in a body fluid. | 02-02-2012 |
William Kraus, Hillsborough, NC US
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| 20110070583 | Lsamp gene associated with cardiovascular disease - The LSAMP gene can be used for cardiovascular disease risk assessment, in particular Left Main Disease. The genetic risk attributable to LSAMP adds to known cardiovascular disease risk factors. Assessment of risk attributable to LSAMP permits early initiation of preventive and therapeutic strategies. Given the pronounced clinical risk associated with Left Main Disease, such risk assessment should significantly reduce morbidity and mortality. | 03-24-2011 |
William E. Kraus, Hillsborough, NC US
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| 20090087844 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CORRELATING GENETIC MARKERS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - The present invention provides methods of identifying a subject having an increased or decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, comprising: | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110171630 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CORRELATING GENETIC MARKERS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - The present invention provides methods of identifying a subject having an increased or decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, comprising: a) correlating the presence of one or more genetic markers in chromosome 3q13.31 with an increased or decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease; and b) detecting the one or more genetic markers of step (a) in the subject, thereby identifying the subject as having an increased or decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Also provided are methods of identifying subjects with cardiovascular disease as having a good or poor prognosis, as well as methods of identifying effective treatment regimens for cardiovascular disease, based on correlation with genetic markers in chromosome 3q13.31. | 07-14-2011 |
William E. Kraus, Durham, NC US
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| 20110318726 | PREDICTING CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS - Methods of assessing the risk of cardiovascular disease in a subject by detecting the level of at least one metabolite in a sample from the subject are disclosed herein. The level of the metabolite is indicative of the risk of cardiovascular disease in the subject. The metabolites may be acylcarnitines, amino acids, ketones, free fatty acids or hydroxybutyrate. The cardiovascular disease may be risk of a cardiovascular event, presence of coronary artery disease or risk of development of coronary artery disease. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120065080 | ACID CERAMIDASE POLYMORPHISMS AND METHODS OF PREDICTING TRAITS USING THE ACID CERAMIDASE POLYMORPHISMS - Provided are methods of predicting a trait in a subject including obtaining information about at least a portion of a polynucleotide sequence of the subject, the polynucleotide sequence encoding the acid ceramidase polypeptide, and using the information to predict the expression of the trait in the subject. Further provided are methods of developing a treatment plan for a subject with a disease or condition responsive to exercise. The methods may include obtaining information about at least a portion of a polynucleotide sequence of the subject, the polynucleotide sequence encoding the acid ceramidase polypeptide, using the information to predict a trait selected from maintaining an exercise program and physiological responsiveness to an exercise program, and developing a treatment plan for the subject to treat the disease or condition. | 03-15-2012 |