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Andrew Land, Knoxville, TN US
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20150157743 | Dose Synthesis Card for Use with Automated Biomarker Production System - Microfluidic radiopharmaceutical production system and process for synthesizing per run approximately, but not less than, ten (10) unit doses of radiopharmaceutical biomarker for use in positron emission tomography (PET). A radioisotope from an accelerator or other radioisotope generator is introduced into a reaction vessel, along with organic and aqueous reagents, and the mixture heated to synthesize a solution of a pre-selected radiopharmaceutical. The solution is purified by passing through a combination of solid phase extraction purification components, trap and release components, and a filter. The synthesis process reduces waste and allows for production of biomarker radiopharmaceuticals on site and close to the location where the unit dose will be administered to the patient. On-site, as-needed production of radiopharmaceuticals in small doses reduces the time between synthesis of the radiopharmaceutical and administration of that radiopharmaceutical, minimizing loss of active isotopes through decay and allowing production of lesser amounts of radioisotopes overall. | 06-11-2015 |
Clifford Land, Meridianville, AL US
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20130139427 | BAIT-HOOKING APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to bait-hooking apparatus and methods. A bait-hooking apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a handle, a stationary portion, and a pivoting portion. The stationary portion is rigidly secured to the handle and the pivoting portion is pivotally secured to the stationary portion. The stationary portion and the pivoting portion form a funnel having a tapered nozzle. The funnel has a plurality of holes, and the nozzle has a plurality of slots. The pivoting portion comprises a lever coupled to the funnel for pivoting the pivoting portion away from the stationary portion thereby opening the funnel and the nozzle. | 06-06-2013 |
David G. Land, Greenfield, IN US
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20080282922 | DETONATOR SYSTEM HAVING LINEAR ACTUATOR - Disclosed is a detonation initiator that can form part of a demolition assembly. The detonation initiator can include a linear actuator assembly having a core with a permanent magnet disposed with respect to a coil, and a firing pin coupled to the core and disposed along a longitudinal axis of the linear actuator assembly. A capacitor can be used to store electrical energy derived from an electrical pulse received by the detonation initiator. An electrical circuit can be used to monitor the charge on the capacitor and to discharge the capacitor through the coil of the linear actuator assembly to propel the core along the longitudinal axis of the linear actuator assembly when the charge on the capacitor reaches a charge threshold. | 11-20-2008 |
20100251917 | DETONATOR SYSTEM HAVING LINEAR ACTUATOR - Disclosed is a detonation initiator that can form part of a demolition assembly. The detonation initiator can include a linear actuator assembly having a core with a permanent magnet disposed with respect to a coil, and a firing pin coupled to the core and disposed along a longitudinal axis of the linear actuator assembly. A capacitor can be used to store electrical energy derived from an electrical pulse received by the detonation initiator. An electrical circuit can be used to monitor the charge on the capacitor and to discharge the capacitor through the coil of the linear actuator assembly to propel the core along the longitudinal axis of the linear actuator assembly when the charge on the capacitor reaches a charge threshold. | 10-07-2010 |
Edward M. Land, Owings Mills, MD US
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20120065026 | LOW PROFILE HAND-EXTENSION/FLEXION DEVICE - A movement device for flexing and/or straightening a joint of a user includes a first anchor element adapted to be positioned adjacent a jointed appendage of a user at a first position. A second anchor element is adapted to be positioned about the jointed appendage at a second position, wherein the jointed appendage is located between the first anchor element and the second anchor element. A spring member is positioned between the first and second anchor elements wherein the spring member is fixedly secured to the second anchor element and moveable through the first anchor element to thereby allow the spring member to bend about a joint of the appendage when said appendage is flexed. The spring member is configured to exert bending forces in opposition to working muscles of the user to straighten or flex the joint of the appendage. To minimize discomfort, an intermediary support device is disposed between the first anchor element and the second anchor element which prevents the spring member from contacting the joint of the user. | 03-15-2012 |
20120136284 | ACTIVE HAND-EXTENSION/FLEXION DEVICE - A hand movement device comprises a glove for positioning about a hand of a user, a first anchor element adapted to be positioned about a base surface of glove, a second anchor element adapted to be positioned at a tip of a finger portion of the glove, an active spring member positioned between the first and second anchor elements, said active spring member being fixedly secured to said first anchor element and moveable through said second anchor element to thereby allow said spring member to bend about a joint of the finger when said finger is flexed, an activating element positioned adjacent the active spring member to heat or cool said active spring member thereby causing the spring member to bend or straighten, and an intermediary support device for housing said spring element and for connecting the first anchor element to said second anchor element. | 05-31-2012 |
20130096477 | LOW PROFILE HAND-EXTENSION/FLEXION DEVICE - A movement device for flexing and/or straightening a joint of a user includes a first anchor element adapted to be positioned adjacent a jointed appendage of a user at a first position. A second anchor element is adapted to be positioned about the jointed appendage at a second position, wherein the jointed appendage is located between the first anchor element and the second anchor element. A spring member is positioned between the first and second anchor elements wherein the spring member is fixedly secured to the second anchor element and moveable through the first anchor element to thereby allow the spring member to bend about a joint of the appendage when said appendage is flexed. The spring member is configured to exert bending forces in opposition to working muscles of the user to straighten or flex the joint of the appendage. To minimize discomfort, an intermediary support device is disposed between the first anchor element and the second anchor element which prevents the spring member from contacting the joint of the user. | 04-18-2013 |
Fred M. Land, Calhoun, GA US
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20090065121 | WATER BASED ADHESIVE - An adhesive composition of between 10-70% by weight of a latex emulsion, between 30-80% by weight of an acrylic, between 0.05-5% by weight of a surfactant, and between 1-50% by weight of water, and an adhesive application system for applying the adhesive composition having the adhesive, a propellant, a pressure container for containing the adhesive and the propellant under pressure, and a valve system to regulate the flow of the adhesive and propellant out of the pressure container. | 03-12-2009 |
Greg Land, Yacolt, WA US
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20130220939 | Method of Controlling Addition Rate of an Odor Control Chemical - The invention concerns a method of controlling addition rate of an odor control chemical to a wastewater line comprising means for adding odor control chemical to the wastewater. The method comprises measuring a level of dissolved sulfides in the wastewater line using a sulfide probe placed in said wastewater line, transferring data on the level of dissolved sulfides to a computing unit, determining a required odor control chemical addition rate in said computing unit based on said level of dissolved sulfides, and instructing the means for adding odor control chemical to add the odor control chemical at said required addition rate. The invention allows for accurate on-line control of the level of H | 08-29-2013 |
20150246834 | Method and system for control of an addition rate of a hexavalent chromium control chemical to water - The invention describes a method and system for controlling the addition rate of a contaminant control chemical to a water or wastewater line. The level of hexavalent chromium as a contaminant in the water or wastewater is measured using a spectro-photometric probe placed in the line. Data representative of the level of measured hexavalent chromium content is read into a computing unit, which determines a required contaminant control chemical addition rate based on said level of hexavalent chromium content. The contaminant control chemical is then added at the required addition rate to reduce the amount of hexavalent chromium to a predetermined level. | 09-03-2015 |
Greg A. Land, Arvada, CO US
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20130003958 | FUNCTIONALITIES FOR LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - According to various embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for local number portability in a telecommunication network are disclosed. An embodiment of a method includes submitting a local number portability (LNP) order for the TN directly to a first telecommunications carrier that the TN is to be transferred from, triggering a port of the TN in accordance with the LNP order, and porting the TN from the first telecommunications carrier to the second telecommunications carrier, wherein the second telecommunications carrier is bypassed by the customer during the submitting and the triggering of the LNP order. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
Gregory Allan Land, Chicago, IL US
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20130313104 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM USING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT EMITTING DIODES AND PHOTOCATALYST-COATED SUPPORTS - An air cleaning system may provide effective and evenly distributed removal of organic contaminants from airflow. An ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV LED) source may emit ultraviolet light onto a photocatalyst on a support in airflow where airflow is between the UV LED source and the photocatalyst. | 11-28-2013 |
Hartmut Land, Rochester, NY US
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20100285001 | Method and Compositions Related to Synergistic Responses to Oncogenic Mutations - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to new targets for cancer treatment. | 11-11-2010 |
20120082659 | Methods And Compositions Related To Synergistic Responses To Oncogenic Mutations - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to new targets for cancer treatment. | 04-05-2012 |
20120114670 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO SYNERGISTIC RESPONSES TO ONCOGENIC MUTATIONS - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to new targets for cancer treatment. | 05-10-2012 |
20130184223 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO MODULATING AUTOPHAGY - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to new targets for cancer treatment the modulation of autophagy. | 07-18-2013 |
H. Bruce Land, Laurel, MD US
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20080202093 | Pulsed plasma thruster using vapor and method of making - A pulsed plasma thruster (PPT) and a method of making the PPT are disclosed. The PPT includes no moving parts and can be made in a small size. The PPT can achieve long operating duration by using vapor as a fuel. Liquid used to form the vapor can be easily stored and can provide an ample supply of vapor. The PPT is also designed to facilitate easy and rapid manufacture. The process for making the PPT uses known techniques for making printed circuit board devices. | 08-28-2008 |
James L. Land, Spring, TX US
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20140360723 | PROTECTIVE SHEATH THROUGH A CASING WINDOW - Systems, assemblies, and methods are described which relate to drilling a lateral borehole from a primary wellbore. A primary wellbore may have a casing therein. A window may be milled in the casing using a casing bit. The casing bit may pass through the window and into the surrounding formation. A protective sheath coupled to the casing bit may also extend through the window. The casing bit and protective sheath may remain in place while a drill bit slides through the protective sheath. The drill bit may drill through the casing bit and drill the formation to extend the lateral borehole. An anchor may be used to secure the protective sheath and/or casing bit in place. The drill bit may be included in a single trip assembly with the casing bit and protective sheath. | 12-11-2014 |
James T. Land, Concord Township, OH US
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20120126050 | MULTI-SPOOL ADAPTER - An adapter for simultaneously winding multiple spools and a method for using the same. The adapter includes a body portion having a pair of opposed faces and an outer wall or perimeter. Each of the opposed faces may include a plurality of recesses configured to receive a plurality of pins for interconnecting multiple spools. The plurality of pins may be offset such that it provides for the entry hubs of the multiple spools to align with one another. The adapter further includes at least one depression or indentation on the perimeter for providing access to at least a portion of the spool flange. The depression provides an operator with easy access to insert or apply the finishing end of the welding wire or similar, to the finishing hub of the spools. | 05-24-2012 |
John Land, Austin, TX US
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20100266991 | FLIGHT SIMULATION SYSTEM - A flight simulation system capable of simulating multiple aircraft through interchangeable instrument panels, throttle quadrants, and control devices (stick and/or yoke). The system has multiple visual displays capable of displaying simulated outside views and instrument displays (e.g. multiple aircraft, avionics suites, gauges, etc.). The instrument panels simulating a particular type of aircraft and containing switches, knobs, and/or buttons of approximately the same type and approximately the same location as in the simulated aircraft. The system containing a communications system compatible with standard pilot headsets and a pilot key for logging, storage, and permissions. | 10-21-2010 |
20100266992 | INTERCHANGEABLE INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERLAY SYSTEM FOR A FLIGHT SIMULATOR - An interchangeable instrument panel overlay system for a flight simulator interchangeable with another simulating a different aircraft. Each instrument panel simulating a particular type of aircraft and containing switches, knobs, and/or buttons of approximately the same type and approximately the same location as in the simulated aircraft. The instrument panels capable of simulating a variety of avionics suites, gauges, and/or other equipment. The instrument panels capable of being affixed over a visual display displaying avionics suites, gauges, and/or other equipment. | 10-21-2010 |
20100266993 | INTERCHANGEABLE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THROTTLE QUADRANT, AND CONTROL DEVICE SYSTEM - An interchangeable instrument panel, throttle quadrant, and control device (stick and/or yoke) for a flight simulation system each independently interchangeable with another simulating a different aircraft. Each instrument panel simulating a particular type of aircraft and containing switches, knobs, and/or buttons of approximately the same type and approximately the same location as in the simulated aircraft. The instrument panels capable of simulating a variety of avionics suites, gauges, and other equipment. Each throttle quadrant simulating a particular type of aircraft (e.g. single engine; multi-engine; knob/pull style; lever style). | 10-21-2010 |
20100266994 | MOTION PLATFORM FOR A FLIGHT SIMULATION SYSTEM - A motion platform providing motion for roll, pitch, heave, surge, yaw, and sway from only three electric motors. Each motor moving one of three frames in a particular direction (roll, pitch, or yaw) via either a pulley style system or a direct system. The motion platform having a control system to precisely move the motion platform in response to received commands. The motion platform capable of operating in a room with at least eight foot ceilings and one standard power outlet. The motion platform utilizing pneumatic cylinders and infrared beams as safety devices. | 10-21-2010 |
Joseph George Land, Evans, GA US
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20080223651 | Power train for a utility vehicle - A power train for a vehicle includes a gearbox with an input shaft and an output shaft and is configured such that the input shaft drives the output shaft at a single speed ratio in a first direction and a single speed ratio in a second direction. The output shaft is coupleable with the front and rear vehicle axles to separately drive each axle. Further, a continuously variable transmission is connected with an engine shaft and with the gearbox input shaft such that the engine shaft drives the input shaft within a range of speed ratios from less than 1 to greater than 3. Front and rear differentials are coupled with each axle and with the output shaft and drive the axles at different speed ratios such that a base surface drives the front axle independently of the front differential when at least one rear wheel rolls upon the surface. | 09-18-2008 |
Joshua D. Land, Media, PA US
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20080213566 | FLAME LAMINABLE HYDROPHILIC ESTER POLYURETHANE FOAMS - A hydrophilic ester polyurethane foam is flame laminated to a substrate using a thin sacrificial layer, preferably a sacrificial foam layer. The sacrificial layer in the resulting laminate structure has a thickness of 1.5 mm or less, and preferably is substantially burnt away. The resulting laminate exhibits good bond strength along its length and width without loss of liquid wicking and absorptive properties. | 09-04-2008 |
Ken Land, Sugar Land, TX US
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20090173764 | Paper Handler - An automated paper handling system for sending print media through a printer comprising a scan module for scanning print media and producing raw data regarding characteristics of the print media. The paper handling system also has a controller comprising a memory and a processor for receiving and processing the raw data to produce an information set. One or more connection ports connect the controller to a group of equipment, the group may comprise a printer, a paper detector, a cutting system, or an alignment system. | 07-09-2009 |
Mark Land, Houston, TX US
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20140274658 | Polysilocarb Materials and Methods - Silicon (Si) based materials and methods of making those materials. More specifically, methods and materials having silicon, oxygen and carbon that form filled and unfilled plastic materials and filled and unfilled ceramics. | 09-18-2014 |
20140318799 | Offshore Methods of Hydraulically Fracturing and Recovering Hydrocarbons - There is provided synthetic proppants, and in particular polysilocarb derived ceramic proppants. There is further provided hydraulic fracturing treatments utilizing these proppants, and methods of enhance hydrocarbon recovery. | 10-30-2014 |
20140323364 | High Strength Low Density Synthetic Proppants for Hydraulically Fracturing and Recovering Hydrocarbons - There is provided synthetic proppants, and in particular polysilocarb derived ceramic proppants. There is further provided hydraulic fracturing treatments utilizing these proppants, and methods of enhance hydrocarbon recovery. | 10-30-2014 |
20140326453 | Methods of Hydraulically Fracturing and Recovering Hydrocarbons - There is provided synthetic proppants, and in particular polysilocarb derived ceramic proppants. There is further provided hydraulic fracturing treatments utilizing these proppants, and methods of enhance hydrocarbon recovery. | 11-06-2014 |
Mark S. Land, Denver, CO US
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20100044103 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADVANCEMENT OF A BOREHOLE USING A HIGH POWER LASER - There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. There is further provided with in the systems a means for delivering high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates, a laser bottom hole assembly, and fluid directing techniques and assemblies for removing the displaced material from the borehole. | 02-25-2010 |
20100044104 | Apparatus for Advancing a Wellbore Using High Power Laser Energy - There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for delivering high power laser energy to advance a borehole deep into the earth using laser energy. In particular, there is provided a laser bottom hole assembly (LBHA) for the delivery of such laser energy to the surfaces of a borehole, which assembly may have laser optics, a fluid path for debris removal and a mechanical means to remove earth. | 02-25-2010 |
20120067643 | TWO-PHASE ISOLATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DRILLING - There is provided a system and method for having multiple movable isolation zones within a borehole, to provide for zones having predetermined properties, such as pressure, flow or optical properties. These movable isolation zones provide advantages in downhole activities, such as, laser cutting and laser drilling to advance a borehole. | 03-22-2012 |
Mark S. Land, Houston, TX US
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20140231398 | HIGH POWER LASER TUNNELING MINING AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND METHODS OF USE - There are provided high power laser and laser mechanical earth removing equipment, and operations using laser cutting tools having stand off distances. These equipment provide high power laser beams, greater than 1 kW to cut and volumetrically remove targeted materials and to remove laser affected material with gravity assistance, mechanical cutters, fluid jets, scrapers and wheels. There is also provided a method of using this equipment in mining, road resurfacing and other earth removing or working activities. | 08-21-2014 |
20150175750 | POLYSILOCARB MATERIALS, METHODS AND USES - Polysilocarb formulations, cured and pyrolized materials, was well as articles and use for this material. In particular pyrolized polysilocarb ceramic materials and articles contain these materials where, the ceramic has from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon, from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen, and from about 3 weight % to about 35 weight % carbon, and wherein 20 weight % to 80 weight % of the carbon is silicon-bound-carbon and 80 weight % to about 20 weight % of the carbon is free carbon. | 06-25-2015 |
20150252166 | BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS - Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. | 09-10-2015 |
20150252170 | BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS - Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. | 09-10-2015 |
20150252171 | BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS - Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. | 09-10-2015 |
20150308194 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADVANCEMENT OF A BOREHOLE USING A HIGH POWER LASER - There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. There is further provided with in the systems a means for delivering high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates, a laser bottom hole assembly, and fluid directing techniques and assemblies for removing the displaced material from the borehole. | 10-29-2015 |
Nathaniel F. Land, Tampa, FL US
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20150300625 | WATER RESISTANT LED-BASED DECORATIVE LIGHT ASSEMBLY - A decorative light assembly comprises a receptacle having a receptacle opening for receiving an LED, an LED cover having a cavity shaped to receive the LED, the LED cover having a stem configured to receive the LED into the cavity of the LED cover, and to extend into the receptacle opening of the receptacle to form a water resistant seal with the receptacle opening, a holder for retaining the receptacle and for electrical connection with the LED, and a waterproof battery pack for powering the light assembly. | 10-22-2015 |
Paul Land, Byron Center, MI US
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20140338547 | Clothing Compression Press And Method Of Compressing Clothing - A clothing compression press that is of a sufficient height so as to compact clothing for baling in a single pass of a piston within the chamber. The press includes an inner cavity defined by a base with a front wall, a back wall and first and second sidewalls extending upwardly therefrom. A plate extends within the inner cavity which is driven by a hydraulic cylinder from a first position spaced apart from the base to a second position proximate the base, to in turn, compress clothing between the plate and the base. | 11-20-2014 |
Robert A. Land, Kirkland, WA US
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20150370674 | TENANT PROVISIONING FOR TESTING A PRODUCTION MULTI-TENANT SERVICE - A tenant provisioning system. The system allows users to request creation of test tenants for a multi-tenant service targeting specific infrastructure resources and automated bulk creation of test tenants. Test tenants created by the system are clearly identified as test tenants to prevent test tenants from being misreported by business intelligence systems providing information about the multi-tenant service. Automated provisioning of test tenants on a regular schedule provides a mechanism for monitoring the operation of the multi-tenant service. Further, the ability to provision a test tenant in specific infrastructure resources allows comprehensive operational testing of most or all infrastructure resources, as well as targeted testing of individual infrastructure resources. The system may provide test tenants with an expiration allowing automatic removal of out-of-date test tenants. The system reduces the costs and errors inherent with the manual creation of test tenants. | 12-24-2015 |
Sangita A. Land, Tampa, FL US
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20150300625 | WATER RESISTANT LED-BASED DECORATIVE LIGHT ASSEMBLY - A decorative light assembly comprises a receptacle having a receptacle opening for receiving an LED, an LED cover having a cavity shaped to receive the LED, the LED cover having a stem configured to receive the LED into the cavity of the LED cover, and to extend into the receptacle opening of the receptacle to form a water resistant seal with the receptacle opening, a holder for retaining the receptacle and for electrical connection with the LED, and a waterproof battery pack for powering the light assembly. | 10-22-2015 |
Trevor Land, Richland, MI US
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20140194882 | SURGICAL SAGITTAL SAW FOR ACTUATING A SAW BLADE WITH AN OSCILLATING HEAD, THE SAW HAVING A COUPLING ASSEMBLY FOR RELEASEABLY HOLDING THE SAW BLADE - A surgical sagittal saw for use with a complementary blade assembly that includes a static bar. The saw includes a head over which the blade assembly bar is seated. A clamp rod is able to mounted to the head to move along the longitudinal axis of the rod. The rod has a head that, as result of the longitudinal movement of the rod is moved towards and away from the head. A blade assembly is disposed on the saw head adjacent the rod. The rod can be positioned in a run state so that the rod head abuts the bar of the blade assembly so as to hold the blade assembly to the saw head. Alternatively, the rod can be repositioned in a load state the rod head is spaced from the saw head. This allows the blade assembly to be removed and replaced. A control member mounted to the saw head controls the movement of the rod. When the rod is moved from the load state to the run state, a biasing member places a force on the rod to hold the rod in the run state. | 07-10-2014 |
Trevor M. Land, Richland, MI US
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20100064525 | SURGICAL SAGITTAL SAW BLADE WITH A STATIC BAR AND A PIVOTING BLADE HEAD, THE BAR SHAPED TO FACILITATE HOLDIGN THE BLADE TO A COMPLEMENTARY SAW - A surgical sagittal saw blade with a static blade bar and to which a blade head is mounted. Distal from the proximal end of the blade bar, the sides of the bar taper outwardly. These outer taper sides facilitate the coupling of the blade bar to the complementary saw used to actuate the blade. | 03-18-2010 |
20100228256 | SAGITTAL SAW BLADE WITH A STATIC BAR AND A MOVING DRIVE ROD AND BLADE CROWN, THE BAR HAVING SECONDARY OPENINGS - A surgical sagittal saw blade with a static blade bar shaped to be coupled to a sagittal saw. At least one drive rod extends through the bar. The drive rod is moveable within the blade bar. A blade crown, located outside the distal end opening of the blade bar is connected to the drive rod. The actuation of the drive rod by the saw results in the oscillation of the blade crown. Proximal to the distal end of the blade bar, the bar is formed with secondary openings. When the drive rod and blade crown are actuated, tissue entrained in the blade bar is discharged from the secondary openings. | 09-09-2010 |
20130131680 | SURGICAL SAGITTAL SAW BLADE WITH A BIASING ASSEMBLY THAT URGES THE BLADE ASSEMBLY USED WITH THE SAW AWAY FROM THE SAW HEAD - A surgical sagittal saw for use with a complementary blade assembly that includes a static bar. The saw includes a head over which the blade assembly bar is seated. A biasing member mounted to the saw head normally places a force of the blade assembly bar that urges the bar away from the blade head. A coupling assembly releasably holds the blade assembly bar in the static state to the saw head. When the coupling assembly is in the run state, holding the blade assembly to the saw head, the coupling assembly does so in opposition to the force the biasing assembly exerts against the blade assembly bar. During the process of removing the blade assembly from the saw, the force of the biasing assembly assists in the removal of the blade assembly bar from the saw head. | 05-23-2013 |
Troy Land, Shakopee, MN US
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20080285934 | Systems and methods for lifting a terminal enclosure in below ground applications - A fiber distribution terminal system includes a below ground vault, and a terminal enclosure within the vault. The system also includes a lift system in the vault, the lift system including a screw drive and a track system. Rotation of the screw drive lifts the terminal enclosure from a below ground to a lifted position, and the track system guides the terminal enclosure as the enclosure is lifted. The system also includes a tool such as a cordless drill to drive the screw drive. The screw drive can include a ball screw and a ball nut. The system can include a bracket to couple the terminal enclosure to the screw drive and the track system. The track system can include two sets of tracks, a first set of tracks that is fixed in the vault, and a second set of tracks that is coupled to the first set of tracks. | 11-20-2008 |