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Brian William Kroeger, Sykesville, MD US
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| 20080298440 | Method and Apparatus for Implementing Seek and Scan Functions for an FM Digital Radio Signal - A method for detecting a digital radio signal includes the steps of receiving the digital radio signal, developing a correlation waveform having a peak that corresponds to a symbol boundary, normalizing the correlation waveform, calculating a peak value of the normalized correlation waveform, and dwelling on the received digital radio signal when the peak value exceeds a predetermined threshold. A receiver that performs the method is also provided. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080298515 | Method and Apparatus for Implementing a Digital Signal Quality Metric - A method for detecting a digital radio signal includes the steps of receiving the digital radio signal including a series of symbols, developing a correlation waveform having a peak that corresponds to a symbol boundary, normalizing the correlation waveform, and calculating a peak value of the normalized correlation waveform, wherein the peak value represents the quality of the received digital radio signal. A receiver that performs the method is also provided. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090079656 | Antenna Design For FM Radio Receivers - An apparatus includes first and second speakers, and an antenna including a first pair of wires connected to the first speaker, a second pair of wires connected to the second speaker, and a conductive sleeve surrounding portions of the first and second pairs of wires, the sleeve forming a coaxial capacitor with the first and second pairs of wires. The apparatus can further include an inductor connected between the first and second pairs of wires and the sleeve, to form a resonant circuit with the coaxial capacitor. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100111225 | Forward Error Correction Coding For AM 9kHz and 10kHz In-Band On-Channel Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems - A method of broadcasting an AM compatible digital audio broadcasting signal includes: producing an analog modulated carrier signal centrally positioned in a radio channel, wherein the analog modulated carrier signal is modulated by an analog signal, producing a plurality of digitally modulated subcarrier signals in the radio channel, wherein the digitally modulated subcarrier signals are modulated using complementary pattern-mapped trellis code modulation (CPTCM) including a code mapped to overlapping partitions including an upper main partition, a lower main partition, an upper backup partition and a lower backup partition, and a non-overlapping tertiary partition, and transmitting the analog modulated carrier signal and the plurality of digitally modulated subcarrier signals. Transmitters that broadcast the signal and receivers that receive the signal, and the reception method are also included. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100144295 | Adaptive Impedance Matching (AIM) For Electrically Small Radio Receiver Antennas - A method of tuning an antenna circuit includes: (a) receiving a signal on an antenna, (b) producing a received signal strength indication based on the received signal, (c) using the received signal strength indication to produce a control voltage, (d) using the control voltage to control a capacitance in an antenna matching circuit, (e) changing the control voltage to minimize a ratio of a change in the received signal strength indication to a change in the control voltage and (f) repeating steps (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). An apparatus that implements the method is also provided. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100215090 | Equalizer for AM In-Band On-Channel Radio Receivers - A method is provided for equalizing OFDM symbol vectors received on AM in-band on-channel radio signal including a main carrier and first and second BPSK modulated subcarriers. The method comprises the steps of: computing a BPSK magnitude signal; filtering the BPSK magnitude signal; filtering complex samples received on the main carrier; using the filtered BPSK magnitude signal and the filtered complex samples received on the main carrier to compute a plurality of flat fade equalization coefficients; and multiplying the OFDM symbol vectors by the flat fade equalization coefficients. A receiver that includes an equalizer, which operates in accordance with the method is also provided. | 08-26-2010 |
Christopher Shawn Kroeger, Longmont, CO US
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| 20110113297 | DISTRIBUTED JOINT TEST ACCESS GROUP TEST BUS CONTROLLER ARCHITECTURE - Apparatus and other embodiments associated with a distributed Joint Test Access Group (JTAG) test bus controller (TBC) architecture are described. One example method includes providing first on-board scan programming (OSP) data to a first circuit board configured with a first TBC and located in a computer. The example method also includes providing second OSP data to a second circuit board configured with a second test bus controller and located in the same computer. The example method also includes controlling OSP to be performed at least partially in parallel on the first circuit board and the second circuit board. | 05-12-2011 |
Craig Kroeger, Annandale, MN US
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| 20110052849 | Plastic carpule and method of manufacture - A carpule and its method of manufacture, the carpule tubular body composed of a polypropylene or similar polymer, the tubular body being sealed at one end by a seal of a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) or similar polymer, the seal having been injection molded in contact with the tubular body prior to full curing of the material composing the tubular body, such that a chemical fusion bond is created between the seal and the tubular body. | 03-03-2011 |
David A. Kroeger, Tempe, AZ US
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| 20100023499 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A CONTENT FINGERPRINT FILTER - A system and method for a content fingerprint filter. Various embodiments include receiving content and a preference from a user. The content is encoded without any available identifying information. A technical analysis of the encoded content is performed for one or more technical attributes. The available identifying information is paired with the one or more technical attributes to form a content fingerprint, where the content fingerprint identifies the content. The content fingerprint is combined with the preference to create a content fingerprint filter. The content fingerprint filter is used to filter pieces of available content, where each piece of available content has an associated content fingerprint. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-28-2010 |
Gary Kroeger, Waterloo, IA US
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| 20100333134 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ADVERTISING - A system, method and computer program product to provide content and information. Exemplary embodiments may include a server that provides variable content to one or more people in the form of a website. The website may be dynamic to allow for the targeting of people with certain interests or targeted towards individuals. The server may provide content to attract viewers to the website, retain viewers on the website and direct viewers to any other website, product offering or service offering through any of a variety of manners. | 12-30-2010 |
James Kroeger, Tempe, AZ US
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| 20100111699 | SPACERS AND TURBINES - Spacers and turbines are provided. In an embodiment, and by way of example only, a spacer includes a strip, a first retention flange, and a second retention flange. The strip has a first edge, a second edge, and an impingement surface, and the impingement surface extends axially along the strip between the first edge and the second edge and is substantially flat. The first retention flange is recessed relative to the impingement surface and extends away from the first edge of the strip. The second retention flange is recessed relative to the impingement surface and extends away from the second edge of the strip | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110318162 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE ROTOR TIP CLEARANCE AND SHAFT DYNAMICS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A gas turbine engine rotor tip clearance and shaft dynamics system and method are provided. The system includes a gas turbine engine that is disposed within an engine case and includes a rotor. A rotor bearing assembly disposed within the engine case rotationally mounts the gas turbine engine rotor. Vibration isolators mounted on the engine case are coupled to the rotor bearing assembly, and are configured to provide linear and independently tunable stiffness and damping. A method includes determining the location of a gas turbine engine rotor rotational axis, disposing the gas turbine engine rotor in an engine case at the rotational axis location, mounting a plurality of vibration isolators that include a plurality of adjustment devices on the engine case, coupling each vibration isolator to the gas turbine engine rotor, and locking the gas turbine engine rotor at the rotational axis location using the plurality of adjustment devices. | 12-29-2011 |
Johnathan James Kroeger, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20120055039 | DRYING AND WARMING APPLIANCE - An appliance for drying or warming associated laundry items includes a housing having a wall forming a stationary cavity dimensioned to receive the associated laundry items. At least one article support member is preferably contained within the cavity. A heater increases a temperature of associated air within the cavity and a fan circulates the heated air within the cavity. A vent is dimensioned to allow air to exit the housing cavity, and a controller regulates circulation of the associated heated air within the cavity. | 03-08-2012 |
Kevin M. Kroeger, Corona, CA US
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| 20090007752 | Guitar Body Reinforcement - A support for a body of a stringed instrument includes a brace structure having a plurality of legs radially disposed about a central body. The brace structure has a substantially flat first surface. A portion of the plurality of legs conforms to a soundhole opening which is integrated into the body of the stringed instrument. A brace for a body of a guitar includes a unitary structure adapted to mount to a soundboard of the guitar. The unitary structure has a plurality of arms radially disposed about a central body. A method of assembling a guitar includes mounting a brace structure to a soundboard of the guitar. Again, the brace structure has a plurality of legs radially disposed about a central body. | 01-08-2009 |
Lawrence B. Kroeger, Cary, NC US
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| 20080206725 | Candidate Evaluation Tool - Disclosed are a computer-implemented method and an associated system for use in evaluating candidates interviewed at events, such as job fairs, recruiting events, on-site invitational interviews, etc. Pre-event preparation includes inputting into a first computer system event specific information. During interviews, interviewers are provided with access to this information via remote computers. During post-interview processing, interviewers use this information and the remote computers to determine quantitative interview scores and upload the scores along with qualitative interview feedback to the first computer system. Post-interview processing can also include using the first computer system to systematically rank multiple candidates based on the quantitative interview scores and allowing interested users to view the ranking in real-time. Post-event processing can include allowing users to manually enter another ranking based on the qualitative interview feedback, analyzing all of the compiled data and generating reports based on the analyzed data. | 08-28-2008 |
Paul E. Kroeger, Libertyville, IL US
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| 20080199873 | Companion diagnostic assays for cancer therapy - Methods for identifying cancer patients eligible to receive Bcl-2 family inhibitor therapy and for monitoring patient response to Bcl-2 family inhibitor therapy comprise assessment of the expression levels of the biomarker combinations set out in TABLES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 in a patient tissue sample. The methods of the invention allow more effective identification of patients to receive Bcl-2 family inhibitor therapy and of determination of patient response to the therapy. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100028889 | COMPANION DIAGNOSTIC ASSAYS FOR CANCER THERAPY - Methods for identifying cancer patients eligible to receive Bcl-2 family inhibitor therapy and for monitoring patient response to Bcl-2 family inhibitor therapy comprise assessment of the expression levels of the biomarker combinations set out in TABLES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20 in a patient tissue sample. The methods of the invention allow more effective identification of patients to receive Bcl-2 family inhibitor therapy and of determination of patient response to the therapy. | 02-04-2010 |
Richard Kroeger, Apex, NC US
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| 20080203997 | DIGITAL CURRENT SENSE - A circuit for measuring a current in an output inductor of at least one switching power supply having high- and low-side switches connected at a switching node, the output inductor having input and output terminals, the input terminal being connected to the switching node. The circuit including a sensing circuit for detecting a direction of current through the inductor, the sensing circuit generating a sense voltage related to the direction of current; a comparator circuit having an output terminal and input terminals coupled to the sensing circuit and receiving the sense voltage, the comparator circuit providing a comparison output of the sense voltage and an output voltage of the output inductor; and a switched current source circuit controlled by the comparison output for providing a reference current to the sensing circuit, the comparison output turning the switched current source circuit ON and OFF depending on the comparison output and having a duty cycle, whereby the average current flowing through the switched current source circuit is substantially equal to the average current in the sensing circuit and proportional to the duty cycle, the duty cycle being proportional to the inductor current. | 08-28-2008 |
Scott Kroeger, Milwaukee, WI US
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| 20100109934 | DOPPLER RADAR MOTION DETECTOR FOR AN OUTDOOR LIGHT FIXTURE - A motion detector system includes the ability to detect motion through the use of a Doppler radar sensor or a combination of PIR sensors and a Doppler radar sensor. The system includes an outdoor light fixture having one or more lamps and a housing coupled to the outdoor light fixture. The housing includes a Doppler radar sensor and a microprocessor for analyzing the signals received by the Doppler radar sensor. Alternatively, the housing includes a combination of PIR sensors and a Doppler radar sensor and a microprocessor for analyzing the signals received from these sensors. The lamps in the light fixture are activated when either the PIR sensor or the Doppler radar sensor generates a signal indicating motion within the monitored area. Alternatively, the lamps can be activated when either the PIR sensor or the Doppler radar sensor senses predetermined number of motion activities over a limited time period. | 05-06-2010 |
Todd Michael Kroeger, Hamilton, OH US
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| 20110259185 | LETHAL THREAT PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A lethal threat protection system for a vehicle, each side of the vehicle having an A pillar and a B pillar and a vehicle body positioned outwardly of the A pillar and the B pillar, the vehicle including a rocker panel area below and spanning between the A and B pillars and including a roof line area above and spanning between the A and B pillars, comprises a perimeter inner layer adapted to be mounted to the vehicle body and comprising an inner monolithic ballistic metal plate having a door opening and including portions adapted to overlie the A pillar, the B pillar, the rocker panel area, and the roof line area, a perimeter outer layer removably mounted to the perimeter inner layer and comprising an outer monolithic ballistic metal plate having a door opening and including portions overlying the portions of the inner monolithic ballistic metal plate, the perimeter outer layer further comprising ballistic fiber secured to an inner surface of the outer monolithic ballistic metal plate, and an armored door mounted to the outer monolithic ballistic metal plate. | 10-27-2011 |