Lappin, US
Jeremy Lappin, New York, NY US
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20090125379 | METHOD TO FACILITATE ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A COMPANY AND A RECRUITER INCLUDING A BOUNTY - The present invention includes a method to facilitate engagement and communication between a company with an available position and a recruiter. The method includes the steps of posting information about the available position for the company, and receiving information about a candidate for the available position of the company from the recruiter, and submitting the information about the candidate for the available position of the company to the company. The method further includes the step of receiving payment from the company and transmitting a portion of the payment to the recruiter upon the selection by the company of a candidate for the available position. | 05-14-2009 |
20090125443 | METHOD TO FACILITATE ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A COMPANY AND A RECRUITER - The present invention includes a method to facilitate engagement and communication between a company with an available position and a recruiter. The method includes the steps of posting information about the available position for the company, and receiving information about a candidate for the available position of the company from the recruiter, and submitting the information about the candidate for the available position of the company to the company. The method further includes the step of receiving payment from the company and transmitting a portion of the payment to the recruiter upon the selection by the company of a candidate for the available position. | 05-14-2009 |
20130110735 | METHOD TO FACILITATE ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A COMPANY AND A RECRUITER INCLUDING A BOUNTY | 05-02-2013 |
Jeremy Lappin, New York City, NY US
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20080301045 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A COMPANY AND A RECRUITING FIRM - A system to facilitate engagement and communication between a company with an available position and at least one recruiter includes a server coupled to a computer network, a user interface for co-workers at the company coupled to the server over the computer network and a plurality of co-workers post information to the server about an available position of the company, including a bounty, receive information from the server about candidates for the available position of the company, and select a candidate on the server for the available position, and a user interface for recruiters coupled to the server over the computer network and a plurality of recruiters receive information from the server about an available position of the company and submit information to the server about a candidate for the position of the company. | 12-04-2008 |
20100325059 | METHOD TO FACILITATE ENGAGEMENT OF A COMPANY WITH AN AVAILABLE POSITION - A method to encourage a recruiter to engage a company with an available position on a computer network that accepts information about the available position from the company; accepts information about a candidate for the available position from a recruiter and submits the information about the candidate to the company; and upon the selection by the company of a candidate for the available position, accepts payment from the company and transmits a portion of the payment to the recruiter. The method of the preferred embodiments include allowing the recruiter to invite a company to a computer network, accepting contact information for the company, and allowing the recruiter to access the contact information of the company. The method may include transmitting an invitation code to the company, transmitting a portion of the payment to the inviter of the company, or allowing the recruiter to invite only a predetermined number of companies. | 12-23-2010 |
Kyle Lappin, Lake Zurich, IL US
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20150202413 | DUAL TIP GUIDE WIRE - Embodiments of a guide wire having a dual tip design and methods for using the guide wire. | 07-23-2015 |
Kyle Lappin, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20110137424 | Shoulder Prosthesis Assembly having Glenoid Rim Replacement Structure - A prosthesis assembly for use with a scapula is disclosed. The prosthesis assembly includes a glenoid bearing support and a bearing. The glenoid bearing support includes a glenoid vault-occupying portion configured to occupy at least a portion of a glenoid vault of the scapula, the glenoid-vault occupying portion having a first coupling component. The glenoid bearing support further includes a glenoid rim replacement portion attached to the glenoid vault-occupying portion. The bearing defines a bearing surface and has a second coupling component configured to cooperate with the first coupling component to couple the bearing to the glenoid vault-occupying portion. The glenoid vault-occupying portion defines a bearing-side end portion and an opposite-side end portion. The glenoid rim replacement portion projects outwardly from the bearing-side end portion of the glenoid vault-occupying portion. The glenoid bearing support defines a bone graft receptacle. | 06-09-2011 |
20120239042 | Combination Reamer/Drill Bit for Shoulder Arthoplasty - An instrumentation kit for use in preparing a shoulder to receive a glenoid component in one embodiment includes at least one combination device, the combination device including a boring section configured to form a first bore in a glenoid, a drive section operably connected to the boring section, a reaming section positioned proximally from the boring section and operably connected to the drive section, the reaming section configured to ream a portion of the glenoid, and at least one drill guide configured to guide a drill bit and positioned so as to guide the drill bit to form a second bore at a location spaced apart from the first bore, wherein the reaming section and the boring section are positioned with respect to each other such that the boring section forms the first bore and the reaming section simultaneously reams a portion of the glenoid adjacent to the first bore. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239043 | Combination Driver/Anti-Rotation Handle for Shoulder Arthroplasty - An instrumentation kit for use in preparing a bone to receive a prosthetic component includes at least one first combination device, the at least one first combination device including a proximal portion configured to couple with a torque providing device and a distal portion configured to couple with a first instrument, the at least one first combination device pivotable between a first position whereat the proximal portion and the distal portion are (i) longitudinally aligned and (ii) configured to transfer a torque received by the proximal portion to the distal portion, and a second position whereat the proximal portion and the distal position are (i) not longitudinally aligned and (ii) configured to transfer a torque received by the proximal portion to the distal portion. | 09-20-2012 |
Kyle Lappin, Ft Wayne, IN US
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20120239051 | Device and Method for Retroversion Correction for Shoulder Arthroplasty - A kit for implanting a glenoid component in one embodiment includes a retroversion glenoid component including a generally flat glenoid bone contacting surface defining a first plane, a first offset peg extending away from the glenoid bone contacting surface, a concave articulating surface, an upper surface extending about the concave articulating surface and generally opposite to the glenoid bone contacting surface, the upper surface defining a second plane, the second plane angled with respect to the first plane, and a drill guide configured to guide a drill in forming a bore in a scapula to receive the first offset peg. | 09-20-2012 |
20120239155 | CIRCULAR GLENOID METHOD FOR SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY - A method of shoulder arthroplasty in one embodiment includes accessing a scapula, identifying an inferior glenoid circle center of the scapula, preparing a glenoid fossa of the scapula to receive a prosthesis, selecting a glenoid component, and implanting the selected glenoid component based upon the identified inferior glenoid circle center in the prepared glenoid fossa. | 09-20-2012 |
20140018927 | Revision Glenoid Device and Method - A method of implanting a revision glenoid component in one embodiment includes accessing a previously implanted glenoid component in a scapula, removing the previously implanted glenoid component, identifying an inferior glenoid circle center of the scapula, preparing a glenoid fossa of the scapula to receive a revision glenoid component, selecting a revision glenoid component, and implanting the selected revision glenoid component based upon the identified inferior glenoid circle center in the prepared glenoid fossa. | 01-16-2014 |
Kyle E. Lappin, Warsaw, IN US
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20120253350 | BONE GRAFT SHAPER - A bone graft shaper for shaping bone graft. The bone graft shaper includes a first holder having at least one shaped slot and a second holder coupled to the first holder, such that the first and second holder are sized and shaped to grasp the bone graft. A cutting guide is also included and has at least one slot. The cutting guide is coupled to one of the first holder and the second holder. The bone graft shaper also includes a bone saw sized and shaped to fit within at least one of the shaped slot and the cutting guide slot. | 10-04-2012 |
20140005789 | Modified Glenoid Components and Methods of Installing Same | 01-02-2014 |
Kyle E. Lappin, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20100161065 | Shoulder Prosthesis with Vault-Filling Structure having Bone-Sparing Configuration - A shoulder prosthesis includes a vault-filling component defining a bearing-facing surface and having a first coupling component, the vault-filling component including (i) a vault-filling first portion defining a first part of the bearing-facing surface, and (ii) a projecting second portion projecting from the vault-filling first portion so as to define a second part of the bearing-facing surface. The vault-filling first portion and the projecting second portion define a bone space therebetween. The shoulder prosthesis further includes a bearing component defining a bearing surface and having a second coupling component configured to cooperate with the first coupling component to couple the bearing component to the vault-filling component. At least one bone attachment member positioned in the bone space. The projecting second portion of the vault-filling component further defines a scapula-facing surface. The vault-filling first portion of the vault-filling component further defines (i) a first lateral surface extending from the scapula-facing surface, and (ii) a second lateral surface extending from the first part of the bearing-facing surface. The first lateral surface and the second lateral surface taper towards each other in a direction extending away from the bearing-facing surface. | 06-24-2010 |
20100161066 | Shoulder Prosthesis having Augmented Metaglene Component for Use in Rotator Cuff Deficient Shoulder - A shoulder prosthesis includes a metaglene component that has (i) a base with a bearing-facing side, a scapula-facing side, and an external coupling surface interposed therebetween, (ii) an augment attached to the scapula-facing side of the base, and (iii) a post attached to at least one of the base and the augment. The metaglene component has defined therein a passage extending through at least both the base and the post. The metaglene component further having a plurality of fastener holes defined in the base. The shoulder prosthesis further includes a bearing component defining a cavity and including a bearing surface, the cavity defining an internal coupling surface, and the bearing-facing side of the metaglene component being located within the cavity so that the external coupling surface of the base is positioned in contact with the internal coupling surface of the bearing component to form a friction fit connection between the bearing component and the metaglene component. The shoulder prosthesis also includes a plurality of fasteners configured to respectively extend through the plurality of fastener holes defined in the base. | 06-24-2010 |
20100241235 | Glenoid Component for Use in Shoulder Arthroplasty and Associated Method of Implanting Same - An implantation method includes creating a first bore and a second bore in a glenoid region of a scapula so that a first opening defined by the first bore and a second opening defined by the second bore are offset by a first distance. The method further includes providing a glenoid component that includes (i) a base component having a bearing surface defined on a humeral-facing side thereof, (ii) a first peg extending from a scapula-facing side of the base component, and (iii) a second peg extending from the scapula-facing side of the base component, the first peg and the second peg being positioned in non-parallel orientation with respect to each other. The method also includes flexing at least one of the first peg and the second peg so that a first end portion of the first peg and a second end portion of the second peg are offset by a second distance which corresponds to the first distance. In addition, the method includes advancing the first end portion of the first peg and the second end portion of the second peg into the first bore and the second bore, respectively, while the first end portion of the first peg and the second end portion of the second peg are offset by the second distance. A glenoid assembly is also disclosed. | 09-23-2010 |
20110213371 | RECIPROCATING RASPS FOR USE IN AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE - Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. | 09-01-2011 |
20110213372 | RECIPROCATING RASPS FOR USE IN AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE - Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. | 09-01-2011 |
20110276144 | Mobile Bearing Glenoid Prosthesis - A prosthesis assembly configured for use with a scapula in one embodiment includes a spherical humeral component, an elongated glenoid bearing including a first bearing surface with (i) a first spherical end portion with a first radius of curvature, (ii) a second spherical end portion with a second radius of curvature, and (iii) a central portion located between the first spherical end portion and the second spherical end portion, and a first coupling portion extending from a second bearing surface opposite the bearing surface, and a base configured to rotatably support the elongated glenoid bearing, wherein the first radius of curvature is substantially equal to the second radius of curvature and the central portion does not have a radius of curvature that is substantially equal to the second radius of curvature. | 11-10-2011 |
20110282158 | SPREADING RETRACTOR - A spreadable retractor for use in joint arthroplasty. The retractor includes a first arm having a first portion and a second portion that is movably coupled to the first portion. The second portion is also coupled to a first retaining member that is sized and shaped to retain a portion of a coracoid process. A second arm is also included in the retractor and is movably coupled to the first arm. The second arm has a first portion and a second portion that is movably coupled to the first portion. Also, the second portion is coupled to a second retaining member that is sized and shaped to couple to a resected humerus. | 11-17-2011 |
20120221112 | Rotatable Reverse Metaglene - A metaglene assembly for use in a shoulder prosthesis includes a metaglene body, an augment, a void, at least one fastener hole, and at least one fastener. The metaglene body has a lateral, prosthesis-facing side, and a medial, bone-facing side. The augment extends medially from the medial, bone-facing side of the metaglene body. The void is defined by a portion of the medial, bone-facing side of the metaglene body and a lateral portion of the augment. The fastener hole extends from the void through the augment. The fastener is configured to extend within the fastener hole. | 08-30-2012 |
20130211406 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL SAW ASSEMBLY FOR REMOVING AN IMPLANTED GLENOID COMPONENT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A surgical instrument for removing an implanted glenoid component from the glenoid of a patient includes a protective cannula and a flexible wire saw. The flexible wire saw is positioned in the protective cannula such that both ends of the flexible wire saw extend out of one end of the protective cannula, with a portion of the middle section of the wire saw forming a loop that extends out of the other end of the protective cannula. Surgical methods for the use of such a surgical instrument are also disclosed. | 08-15-2013 |
20130261626 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR REMOVING AN IMPLANTED HUMERAL STEM COMPONENT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A surgical instrument for removing an implanted humeral stem component from the humerus of a patient includes an offset surgical tamp. A surgical method for the use of such a surgical instrument is also disclosed. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261750 | REVERSE SHOULDER ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT HAVING A METAGLENE COMPONENT WITH A SCREW LOCKING CAP - A reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant includes a glenosphere component having a lateral bearing surface configured to articulate with a humeral cup of a humeral prosthesis. A metaglene component includes a platform configured to receive glenosphere component. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261751 | REVERSE SHOULDER ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT HAVING AN ELLIPTICAL GLENOSPHERE COMPONENT - A reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant includes a glenosphere component having a lateral bearing surface configured to articulate with a humeral cup of a humeral prosthesis. A metaglene component includes a platform configured to receive glenosphere component. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261752 | GLENOID DEFECT-FILLING COMPONENT - An orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis includes glenoid defect-filling component configured to be implanted within a defect in a glenoid of a patient. The glenoid defect-filling component includes a porous metallic body and a plurality of holes formed in the porous metallic body, the plurality of holes being arranged in a pattern to receive a number of pegs of a discrete polymer glenoid component. | 10-03-2013 |
20130261753 | METHOD OF IMPLANTING A GLENOID DEFECT-FILLING COMPONENT - An orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis includes glenoid defect-filling component configured to be implanted within a defect in a glenoid of a patient. The glenoid defect-filling component includes a porous metallic body and a plurality of holes formed in the porous metallic body, the plurality of holes being arranged in a pattern to receive a number of pegs of a discrete polymer glenoid component. | 10-03-2013 |
20130296870 | RECIPROCATING RASPS FOR USE IN AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE - Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. | 11-07-2013 |
20140039505 | RECIPROCATING RASPS FOR USE IN AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE - Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. Some of the methods include inserting a guide pin into the glenoid of the patient, advancing a reciprocating surgical rasp over the guide pin, reciprocating the surgical rasp so as to abrade bone tissue to form a cavity shaped to receive the glenoid component, and implanting the glenoid component in the cavity. | 02-06-2014 |
20140128981 | Rotatable Reverse Metaglene Kit - A shoulder prosthesis kit includes a first metaglene component including (i) a first body defining an outer diameter, (ii) a first augment extending medially from the first body, and (iii) a first void defined by a portion of the first body and a portion of the first augment, and a plurality of bearing components, each of the plurality of bearing components defining a cavity configured to couple with the first body, and having a bearing surface that is sized differently from the size of another of the plurality of bearing components. | 05-08-2014 |
20140214041 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL SAW ASSEMBLY FOR REMOVING AN IMPLANTED GLENOID COMPONENT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A surgical instrument for removing an implanted glenoid component from the glenoid of a patient includes a protective cannula and a flexible wire saw. The flexible wire saw is positioned in the protective cannula such that both ends of the flexible wire saw extend out of one end of the protective cannula, with a portion of the middle section of the wire saw forming a loop that extends out of the other end of the protective cannula. Surgical methods for the use of such a surgical instrument are also disclosed. | 07-31-2014 |
20150025642 | Mobile Bearing Glenoid Prosthesis - A method of installing a prosthesis assembly includes installing a base component in a prepared glenoid vault, axially aligning a plurality of slots in one of a stretched glenoid bearing component and a base component with a plurality of ridges in the other of the glenoid bearing component and the base component, each of the plurality of slots having a maximum length which is greater than a maximum length of a respective one of the plurality of ridges, engaging each of the plurality of ridges with the respective one of the plurality of grooves thereby rotatably coupling the glenoid bearing component and the base component and limiting axial movement of the glenoid bearing component relative to the base component, and placing the bearing surface into articulating contact with a humeral head. | 01-22-2015 |
20150088261 | REVERSE SHOULDER ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT HAVING AN ELLIPTICAL GLENOSPHERE COMPONENT - A reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant includes a glenosphere component having a lateral bearing surface configured to articulate with a humeral cup of a humeral prosthesis. A metaglene component includes a platform configured to receive glenosphere component. | 03-26-2015 |
20150088262 | METHOD OF IMPLANTING A REVERSE SHOULDER ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT HAVING AN ELLIPTICAL GLENOSPHERE COMPONENT - A reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant includes a glenosphere component having a lateral bearing surface configured to articulate with a humeral cup of a humeral prosthesis. A metaglene component includes a platform configured to receive glenosphere component. | 03-26-2015 |
20150127008 | RECIPROCATING RASPS FOR USE IN AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE - Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed. | 05-07-2015 |
20150127110 | METHOD OF IMPLANTING A REVERSE SHOULDER ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANT HAVING A METAGLENE COMPONENT WITH A SCREW LOCKING CAP - A method of surgically implanting a reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant, the method comprises the step of installing a glenosphere component having a bore formed therein over a metaglene component implanted within bone tissue of a glenoid surface of a scapula, capturing a screw cap within the bore of the glenosphere component, the screw cap positioned with a shaft of the screw cap located within a bore formed in an elongated stem of the metaglene component and an upper surface of a locking flange opposite the shaft of the screw cap flush with an upper surface of a platform of the metaglene component opposite the elongated stem of the metaglene component. | 05-07-2015 |
20150342744 | METHOD OF USING ROTATABLE REVERSE METAGLENE KIT - A method of implanting a glenoid component includes selecting a metaglene component having a body portion and an augment extending medially from the body based upon a defect in a scapula, inserting the selected metaglene component into the scapula, inserting a portion of a first fastener through a body fastener hole of the body portion into a void defined by the body portion and a portion of the augment, inserting the portion of the first fastener into a first augment fastener hole extending through the augment and aligned with the body fastener hole, and inserting the portion of the first fastener into the scapula. | 12-03-2015 |
20160095708 | MODIFIED GLENOID COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF INSTALLING SAME - A glenoid component for securement to a glenoid surface of a scapula comprises a body portion having a first surface adapted to contact the glenoid surface of a scapula and a second surface configured to receive the head portion of a humerus. The glenoid component further includes an anchor peg for penetrating the glenoid surface of the scapula so as to secure the body portion to the glenoid surface of the scapula. The anchor peg includes a cylindrical shaft extending from the first surface of the body portion and a fin secured to and extending outwardly from the cylindrical shaft. The glenoid component further includes a feature that prevents rotation of the glenoid component. | 04-07-2016 |
Kyle E. Lappin, Ft. Wayne, IN US
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20140277520 | System and Method for Implanting a Secondary Glenoid Prosthesis - A method of implanting a shoulder prosthesis in a scapula of a patient includes the step of placing a guide over a primary glenoid component previously implanted within the scapula of the patient. The method further includes the steps of removing the primary glenoid component from the scapula and preparing the scapula for implantation of a secondary glenoid component, wherein the removing and preparing steps occur simultaneously. | 09-18-2014 |
20150230928 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLATING A SECONDARY GLENOID PROSTHESIS - A method of implanting a shoulder prosthesis in a scapula of a patient includes the step of placing a guide over a primary glenoid component previously implanted within the scapula of the patient. The method further includes the steps of removing the primary glenoid component from the scapula and preparing the scapula for implantation of a secondary glenoid component, wherein the removing and preparing steps occur simultaneously. | 08-20-2015 |
Kyle E. Lappin, Lake Zurich, IL US
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20130317313 | SPREADING RETRACTOR - A method for retraction useable in joint arthroplasty. The method includes using a joint retractor having a first arm and a second arm. The first arm has a first portion and a second portion and the second arm having a first portion and a second portion. The retractor is inserted into a surgical opening of a patient's shoulder joint. The second portion of the first arm is placed against the coracoid process and the second portion of the second arm is placed against the resected humerus. The first portions of the first and second arms are hung over the resected tissue to allow exposure of the glenoid. | 11-28-2013 |
Kyle Edward Lappin, Lake Zurich, IL US
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20160089189 | INTRAMEDULLARY FRACTURE FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS - An intramedullary bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and an actuator to deploy at least one gripper to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of the fixation device on one side of the fracture, providing rigidity across the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations allow a segmented device body to lock in the intramedullary space before and/or after fixation of the bone. | 03-31-2016 |
Marc R. Lappin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20140060304 | ARMORED CAB FOR LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLES - An armored cab comprises a top wall, two side walls, a front wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall, the cab having a longitudinal axis. The bottom wall comprises a generally centrally disposed downwardly facing smooth concave wall portion extending substantially an entire length of the cab and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cab and forming a power train tunnel of the cab, and a pair of opposite laterally disposed wall portions extending substantially the entire length of the cab and generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cab, each of the opposite laterally disposed wall portions extending downwardly and laterally inwardly and terminating in a lowermost portion of the bottom wall on either lateral side of the concave wall portion. The concave wall portion and the opposite laterally disposed wall portions are configured so as to present a substantially reduced surface area of the lowermost portions of the bottom wall in a downwardly facing direction. The armored cab includes various additional features that improve occupant survivability. | 03-06-2014 |
Marc Russell Lappin, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120111180 | ARMORED CAB FOR VEHICLES - An armored cab having at least an upper wall, two side walls, a front wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall. The armored cab and its respective walls include a longitudinal axis extending from the back wall to the front wall. The bottom wall includes at least one concave surface, The at least one concave surface faces downwardly and away from the armored cab, and is disposed in a direction substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the armored cab. | 05-10-2012 |
20130263729 | ARMORED CAB FOR VEHICLES - An armored cab having at least an upper wall, two side walls, a front wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall. The armored cab and its respective walls include a longitudinal axis extending from the back wall to the front wall. The bottom wall includes at least one concave surface. The at least one concave surface faces downwardly and away from the armored cab, and is disposed in a direction substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the armored cab. | 10-10-2013 |
20140251121 | ARMORED CAB FOR VEHICLES - An armored cab having at least an upper wall, two side walls, a front wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall. The armored cab and its respective walls include a longitudinal axis extending from the back wall to the front wall. The bottom wall includes at least one concave surface. The at least one concave surface faces downwardly and away from the armored cab, and is disposed in a direction substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the armored cab. | 09-11-2014 |
Michael R. Lappin, Fort Collins, CO US
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20080286295 | USE OF RECOMBINANT ANTIGENS TO DETERMINE THE IMMUNE STATUS OF AN ANIMAL - The present invention includes a method to determine the immune status of an animal that includes the steps of (a) contacting a biological specimen of the animal with a recombinant infectious agent antigen that is specific for detecting an antibody selective for that infectious agent, under conditions suitable for formation of a complex between the recombinant antigen and the antibody and (b) detecting the presence or absence of the complex, wherein presence or absence of a complex is indicative of the immune status of the animal. Preferably such a method indicates whether the animal should be vaccinated. The present invention also includes an assay comprising (a) a recombinant infectious agent antigen that is specific for detecting an antibody selective for that infectious agent; and (b) a means to detect an antibody that selectively binds to the recombinant antigen. Also included in the present invention are recombinant antigens and nucleic acid molecules encoding such antigens as well as methods to produce and use such nucleic acid molecule and recombinant antigens. | 11-20-2008 |
Peter Lappin, Geneva, IL US
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20150359267 | Compression Undergarment - A compression undergarment is provided that has a first compression portion configured to fit about a torso of a wearer, and a second fashionable portion connected to the compression portion and configured to appear as a neck area of a common fashionable, workplace or otherwise fashionable/stylish shirt. When worn with an over garment, only the fashionable portion is exposed, providing an appearance that a complete fashionable shirt is being worn under the over garment. | 12-17-2015 |
Peter J. Lappin, Beverly, MA US
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20110069404 | DETACHABLE MAGNIFIER APPARATUS - A simple and inexpensive magnifying apparatus is removably attachable to most any type of electronic device ( | 03-24-2011 |
Rick Lappin, New London, NC US
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20090293401 | Panel For Covering A Wall With Uplock Engagement - A siding panel for installation in courses, includes features that allow for proper panel to panel engagement, so that the divisions between the individual panels can not be seen. Panels are joined in a friction fit after being brought together by a free panel being moved vertically upward into a frictional engagement with an attached panel. Joining is complete based frictional engagement and frictional locking between portions of each panel. | 12-03-2009 |
Rick A. Lappin, Locust, NC US
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20110073824 | RAILING SYSTEM AND COUPLING ELEMENT AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY - A connector for attaching a hollow baluster to a hollow rail in an extruded railing system includes two sections. A plug portion is adapted to be received in an end of the hollow baluster. A projection is adapted to be received in an aperture formed through a wall of the hollow rail. The projection may include a resilient tab configured to engage an interior surface of the hollow rail when received therein. In one embodiment, the plug portion and projection have axes that are not collinear and form an included angle. An outer taper of the plug portion allows for installation in stairway railing systems having ramp angles that deviate from the nominal. | 03-31-2011 |
Todd Lappin, San Francisco, CA US
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20140075275 | GENERATING A USER-DEFINED SECTION OF A DIGITAL MAGAZINE FROM A SEARCH REQUEST - A digital magazine server creates a section of a digital magazine including content items identified based on a search query received from a user. The digital magazine server receives a request to create the section that includes the search query and applies the search query to one or more sources. Content items satisfying the search query are retrieved from the one or more sources. A section of the digital magazine including various content items satisfying the search query is generated and presented to the user requesting creation of the section as well as additional users of the digital magazine server. | 03-13-2014 |