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Leonard Adzima, Pickerington, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120034441	Composition for forming wet fiber based composite materials - A wet fiber based composition that includes wet glass fibers, a water dispersible polymeric resin, and gypsum is provided. Components including melamine formaldehyde, a filler material, coupling agents, acetic acid, an accelerator, and/or a hardener may also be added to the composition. The gypsum may be a-gypsum, B-gypsum, or combinations thereof. The wet glass fibers are wet chopped glass fibers or a wet continuous roving. The combination of the wet glass fibers, the water dispersible polymeric resin, and the gypsum have a synergistic effect that creates a composite product that is water resistant, fire resistant, and has improved mechanical properties. In one exemplary embodiment, the wet fiber based composition is used to form a gypsum board that can be molded into various composite products. In other exemplary embodiments, thin multi-ply gypsum boards may be formed by alternately layering glass mats with layers of a gypsum/polymer slurry.	02-09-2012

Leonard Antao, Smyrna, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090216575	Systems and Methods for Providing a Vending Network - Embodiments of the invention can implement systems and methods for providing a vending network. In one embodiment, a system for providing a vending network can be provided. The system can include at least one transaction-type device associated with a vending machine, wherein the at least one transaction-type device is operable to facilitate cash transactions and/or cashless transactions associated with one or more products or services offered by the vending machine. The system can also include at least one server operable to communicate with the at least one transaction-type device, wherein the at least one server is operable to receive data associated with the transactions. Furthermore, the system can include at least one vend settlement server operable to communicate with the at least one server, wherein the at least one vend settlement server can settle some or all of the transactions	08-27-2009
20090216665	Systems and Methods for Providing Vending Network Data Management - Embodiments of the invention can implement systems and methods for providing vending network data management. In one embodiment, a system for vending network data management can be provided. The system can include a vend settlement manager program module operable to receive a plurality of electronic transactions from at least one transaction-type device. The vend settlement manager program module can be further operable to reconcile the plurality of electronic transactions. Furthermore, the vend settlement manager program module can be operable to communicate response data for each electronic transaction to at least one server.	08-27-2009
20090216666	Systems and Methods for Providing Electronic Transaction Auditing and Accountability - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for electronic transaction auditing and accountability. In one embodiment, a method of providing electronic transaction auditing can be implemented. The method can include determining at least one unique identifier associated with a respective transaction. The method can also include communicating the at least one unique identifier to a destination server. In addition, the method can include receiving data associated with an electronic transaction and at least one unique identifier corresponding to the unique identifier previously communicated to the destination server and associated with the respective transaction.	08-27-2009
20090216675	Commission Centric Network Operation Systems and Methods - Embodiments of the invention can provide commission centric network operation systems and methods. In one embodiment, a commission centric network operation method can be provided. The method can include receiving an electronic transaction. The method can further include determining an electronic transaction type associated with the electronic transaction. Furthermore, the method can include determining a commission amount based at least in part on the electronic transaction type.	08-27-2009

Leonard Ardizzone, Loveland, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110197764	GAS-LIQUID SEPARATOR AND RELATED METHODS - An apparatus is provided for separating a liquid from a gas-liquid mixture. The apparatus has an enclosure having an inlet and an outlet defining a flow path for the gas-liquid mixture. The apparatus includes a plurality of plates in the enclosure that are arranged in the flow path between the inlet and outlet, with the plates being configured to coalesce liquid from the gas-liquid mixture contacting the plates. A reservoir may be in fluid communication with the plates and be positioned to receive fluid coalesced by the plates. The plates may be arranged so as to create a turbulent flow of the gas-liquid mixture flowing from the inlet toward the outlet.	08-18-2011

Leonard Aynardi, St. Louis, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090011515	Control of N-(Phosphonomethyl)Iminodiacetic Acid Conversion in Manufacture of Glyphosate - This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content.	01-08-2009
20110097810	CONTROL OF N-(PHOSPHONOMETHYL)IMINODIACETIC ACID CONVERSION IN MANUFACTURE OF GLYPHOSATE - This invention relates to the preparation of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine (“glyphosate”) from N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid (“PMIDA”), and more particularly to methods for control of the conversion of PMIDA, for the identification of reaction end points relating to PMIDA conversion and the preparation of glyphosate products having controlled PMIDA content.	04-28-2011

Leonard Balleto, Tucson, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080200083	Swimming maneuverability device - A swimming manuerverability device which assists a person in swimming, exercising, floating, maneuvering, or the like thereof in shallow and/or deep water. The swimming manuerverability device includes a base having at least one aerodynamic surface, a first restraining device for attaching the base to a user's arm, and a second restraining device for attaching the base to a user's hand. Optional buoyant material of the swimming device allows a person to swim, exercise, float, maneuver, or the like thereof in shallow water while keeping the user's head and/or upper torso out of the water. Alternatively, the base may be comprised of a ballast material to assist a user in staying below the surface of the water while maneuvering. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the base may be comprised of a neutrally buoyant material.	08-21-2008

Leonard Barshack, Ketchum, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090131136	METHOD OF PLAYING POKER - The invention comprises multiple methods for playing a game of poker over a communication network such as the internet which are simple and easy to learn. In a first method, all participants place bets of equal value into a pot with no additional opportunities to raise or place additional bets. In a second method, players are provided with an option to place bets on various rules of winning, wherein bets are paid depending on the outcome of the three-card flop. In a third method, players are presented with timed intervals during which players can place a fixed bet into the pot to be eligible to stay in the hand. Significantly, all players decide whether to place additional bets simultaneously or during the same time interval rather than sequentially as is done in traditional versions of poker.	05-21-2009
20090131137	METHOD OF PLAYING POKER - The invention comprises multiple methods for playing a game of poker over a communication network such as the internet which are simple and easy to learn. In a first method, all participants place bets of equal value into a pot with no additional opportunities to raise or place additional bets. In a second method, players are provided with an option to place bets on various rules of winning, wherein bets are paid depending on the outcome of the three-card flop. In a third method, players are presented with timed intervals during which players can place a fixed bet into the pot to be eligible to stay in the hand. Significantly, all players decide whether to place additional bets simultaneously or during the same time interval rather than sequentially as is done in traditional versions of poker.	05-21-2009

Leonard Bensonoff, Tampa, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100017821	Software based Internet/Television convergence methods and systems for organizing and displaying Internet media content on computers and Television sets - Convergence systems described in the prior art typically focus on advancing hardware architecture. Such systems provide limited solutions as consumers are restricted to the use of proprietary networks, incur significant extra costs upgrading their equipment and pay subscription fees. General public demands low cost solutions for the consumption of the Internet media content in a traditional TV watching experience in the living room.	01-21-2010

Leonard Bleile, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110032070	WIRELESS SWITCHING AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT - A wireless switching apparatus is provided for three-way switching at least one energy load with an AC power source. The apparatus comprises a relay controlled by a controller. The controller is also connected to both a toggle and a wireless transceiver. A remote wireless transceiver unit is in communication with the wireless transceiver. The controller operates the relay for making and breaking electrical continuity between the energy load and an AC power source in response to a change in the state of either toggle or wireless signals received from the remote wireless transmitting unit. Control of the energy load using a combined system comprising an energy monitoring device operatively coupled to the apparatus is also provided. Methods are provided for retrofitting conventional receptacles and switches with the wireless switching apparatus.	02-10-2011
20110299923	RIG MAT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A multi-layer rig mat system and a method for implementing the rig mat system is provided. The rig mat system has a rig mat formed by interconnecting a plurality of panels in an edge-to-edge arrangement and one or more barrier layers placed between the rig mat and the terrain. The barrier layer prevents contamination of the terrain below the rig mat by water and other undesirable fluids seeping through gaps or discontinuities in the rig mat. The barrier layer also prevents heat transmission from the rig mat to the terrain below the rig mat.	12-08-2011

Leonard Borgström, Tyreso SE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120021888	CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR WITH LUBRICATION DEVICE - The invention relates to a centrifugal separator having a bearing device and a lubricating device comprising a rotatable pump device. The pump device comprises a lubricant inlet to receive lubricant from a lubricant reservoir, and a duct to convey lubricant to an outlet device for delivering at least part of said lubricant in the form of lubricant mist through at least one lubricant outlet. The pump device further comprises a gas inlet and the outlet device comprises a gas outlet, whereby during rotation of the pump device a gas flow is maintained from the gas inlet to the gas outlet bringing along lubricant present in the duct towards the outlet device. The centrifugal separator further comprises a housing which surrounds the bearing device and the lubricating device and which allows lubricant mist to pass from the lubricating device to the bearing device in order to lubricate the latter.	01-26-2012

Leonard Buckbinder, Pawcatuck, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090118316	Methods for Augmenting Bone - The present invention relates to methods of stimulating osteoblast function with a PYK2 inhibitor in subjects with osteoporosis, bone fractures, non-unions, pseudoarthroses, periodontal disease or other disorders of bone metabolism. Optionally, the method further comprises administration of a second therapeutic bone agent. The present invention also relates to methods to identify a PYK2 inhibitor effective as a therapeutic bone agent comprising administering a test agent to an osteoblast-like cell and determining if osteoblast function is stimulated. Optionally, the identifying method further comprises contacting the test agent with PYK2 and determining if PYK2 activity is inhibited.	05-07-2009

Leonard Buzz, Spring, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198539	Onscreen takeoff incorporating typical areas system, method and computer product - A system, method, and computer product for taking installation information off areas of digital plans for estimating and evaluating with predetermined material, labor rates, and costs. The system incorporates typical areas and typical groups for repeating objects in applications such as office buildings and hotels. The system automatically sums individual inputs and facilitates sharing, bidding, and evaluation of areas. Drawings are color coded to communicate to the operator what status is. Areas and conditions can be duplicated, manipulated, copied, pasted, grouped, reassigned, and adjusted to reuse in other parts or plans.	08-06-2009

Leonard Cascia US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090288630	Zero float valve for internal combustion engine and method of operation thereof - A valve apparatus for an internal combustion engine, the valve apparatus including: a main part having a wall section defining a valve cavity extending along a longitudinal length of the main part and an opening located in the wall section of the main part, the opening flow connected to the combustion chamber; an outer part configured and arranged so as to be reciprocally located in the valve cavity, the outer part having a wall section defining an inner passage extending along a longitudinal axis thereof; an inner part having a first end situated outside of the cavity and a second end situated within the cavity and the inner passage of the outer part, the inner part having a wall section defining an inner passage, a first opening at the first end, and one or more openings in that part of the walled section which is situated within the cavity.	11-26-2009

Leonard Cervera Navas, Malaga ES

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100149933	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADAPTING THE REPRODUCTION SPEED OF A SOUND TRACK TO A USER'S TEXT READING SPEED - Method and control system for adapting the reproduction speed of a soundtrack to the text reading speed of a user.	06-17-2010

Leonard Cornelisse, Waterloo CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100202637	HEARING SYSTEM WITH A USER PREFERENCE CONTROL AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEARING SYSTEM - A method for operating a hearing system (	08-12-2010

Leonard Dauphinee, Costa Mesa, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100067630	Variable Low IF Receiver for Multi-Channel Applications - Systems and methods for demodulating a plurality of contiguous channels contained within a bandlimited portion of a radio-frequency (RF) input signal are provided. In an embodiment, the bandlimited portion of the RF input signal is down-converted to baseband. After down-conversion, the bandlimited portion overlaps at baseband with a mirror image of the bandlimited portion. The plurality of contiguous channels within the down-converted signal similarly overlap at baseband and subsequently occupy a bandwidth substantially equal to half that required before down-converting. Image rejection is performed in the digital domain to recover each of the plurality of overlapping channels.	03-18-2010
20100306814	Integrated Set-Top Box with Daisy-Chaining - The present invention is an integrated set-top box having daisy-chaining capability. The set-top box includes a down-stream path having a tuner and a digital receiver portion and an up-stream path having a power amplifier. In one embodiment, the tuner, digital receiver, and power amplifier can all be disposed on a common substrate. In another embodiment, the tuner can be disposed on a first substrate, and the digital receiver and the power amplifier can be disposed on a second substrate. The set-top box includes a daisy-chain buffer having an input coupled to an input of the tuner and having an output coupled to an input of another receiving entity such as another set-top box, tuner, cable, etc., where the daisy-chain buffer is configured to provide a signal to drive the receiving entity.	12-02-2010

Leonard D'Cunha, Montreal CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080215684	Wireless E-Mail System and Method for Using Same - A wireless e-mail system and method is disclosed. The system comprises a wireless mobile device comprising an e-mail client, an e-mail server, a gateway, a mobile network interconnecting the wireless mobile device and the gateway, and a broadband network interconnecting the gateway and the e-mail server. When the client transmits a single self-contained request to the gateway via the mobile network to retrieve a set of e-mail related information from the e-mail server, the gateway retrieves at least the e-mail related information from the e-mail server via the broadband network using a plurality of transactions, compiles the retrieved information into a single self contained response and transmits the single response via the mobile network to the e-mail client.	09-04-2008

Leonard Deni, Buffalo, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110207389	MEAT TENDERIZER - A hand operated meat tenderizer comprising a generally semicircular housing having an elliptical horizontal cross-section opening with an axle mounted across the opening. A rotary blade assembly comprising at least one blade segment is arranged on a common axis on the axle There is further a means for retractably shielding the blade assembly.	08-25-2011

Leonard De Oto, Springfield, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090540	HOLE IN PAD THERMAL MANAGEMENT - A device and method of heat sinking a surface mount device (SMD) component. In an example method through holes are formed in a printed circuit board (PCB), a first copper layer is electroless plated in the holes, a second copper layer is standard plated in the holes and surrounding surfaces of the PCB, a third copper layer is masked and pulse plated in the holes, the holes are filled with non-conductive material and then is sanded flush with the second copper layer. A fourth copper layer electroless plated on the PCB over the area of the holes, a fifth copper layer (or pad) plated on the PCB over the area of the holes, and a surface mount device is attached to the fifth copper layer.	04-09-2009

Leonard Eisenfeld, West Hartford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090316925	ELECTRONIC STETHOSCOPE SYSTEM - An electronic stethoscope head includes a head member having a contact surface for contact with a patient's body, a transducer in the head member, and an adhesive on the contact surface. A processing system for an electronic stethoscope includes a conditioning circuit configured to receive a transducer signal from a transducer and to be capable of amplifying and/or filtering the transducer signal, to yield a conditioned signal. There is also a signal processor system configured to subject the conditioned signal to an audio editing process. Bodily sounds are detected by applying an electronic stethoscope head a patient's body; generating a patient sonograph of the patient's bodily sounds; and comparing the patient sonograph to a reference sonograph. An electronic stethoscope system may include an accessory device and control circuitry to control the accessory device when abnormal bowel sounds are detected or no bowel sounds are detected for a predetermined interval.	12-24-2009

Leonard Elinson, Manhattan Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120012260	RETRACTABLE SHADE ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE SIDE GUIDES - An adjustable side channel assembly for use with screens and shades includes a pair of adjustable side guides, each laterally adjustable with respect to a corresponding side frame. Each side guide may be moved to a desired position and then secured to the side frame with a fastener. Each side guide includes an axial fabric retainer configured to receive a side gimp of a shade. Each fabric retainer is loosely retained in a hollow channel within the side guide and laterally movable to enable both sides of a shade to lie substantially parallel when the shade is drawn. A take-up mechanism includes dual rollers with the outer roller having a shorter width to provide space for the side gimps to roll up and not spiral out when the shade is taken up.	01-19-2012
20120031569	SAFETY WINDOW SHADE ASSEMBLY - A dual shade apparatus comprises a first shade, which may be a Roman or natural woven shade, and a second shade, which may be a cellular shade, coupled to each other in a back-to-back arrangement with one or more dual channeled couplers. Any lift cords employed in the apparatus are concealed in between the pair of shades so as to prevent any direct contact. No portion of any employed cords is exposed or accessible for direct or inadvertent contact, thereby enhancing safety in operating the apparatus. The coupler has a double-C configuration to receive corresponding retaining mechanisms of the front and rear shades. A head rail houses a lifting mechanism. Each lifting cord extends from the lifting mechanism, in between the two shades, and down to a bottom rail. The dual shades are drawn down or retracted in unison by pulling or pushing up the bottom rail.	02-09-2012

Leonard Elinson, Rancho Dominguez, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110061819	ROOM PRIVACY TRACK SYSTEM - A track system includes a track having a central vertical member with opposing vertical surfaces. A pair of lower horizontal rails extend from the vertical member and do not block the vertical surfaces. Flexible carriers are individually removable from the track. Each carrier includes a flexible frame coupled to a pair of wheels configured to roll on the rails. The carriers may each include a hanger or other connector for supporting privacy structures such as curtains, drapes, window treatments, and dividers. The tracks may be bent and coupled end to end to form a complete assembly for facilitating privacy in a room.	03-17-2011

Leonard Eusebi, Newton Center, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110086705	MUSIC GAME SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SAME - A music game method includes retrieving song data having note information from a storage medium coupled to a computer system. The method also includes determining from the song data at least two note indicators to be presented sequentially and determining from the song data a leader between first and second note indicators. The leader provides information related to the second note indicator. A music game system includes a song manager module configured to retrieve song data having note information from a storage medium, and a user interface module configured to determine from the song data at least two note indicators to be presented sequentially and to determine from the song data a leader between first and second note indicators. Each note indicator is related to corresponding note information. The first and second note indicators are adjacent to one another.	04-14-2011

Leonard Ficken, Ballwin, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120000114	MOLE TRAP AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREFOR - A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.	01-05-2012

Leonard Fraitag, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090086488	LED luminaire - A modular light emitting diode (LED) mounting configuration is provided including a light source module having a plurality of pre-packaged LEDs arranged in a serial array. The module is connected to a heat dissipating plate configured to mount to an electrical junction box. Thus, heat from the LEDs is conducted to the heat dissipating plate and to the junction box. A sensor is configured to detect environmental parameters and a driver is configured to illuminate the LEDs in response to the environmental parameters, thereby selectively configuring the LEDs to function in a wide variety of useful applications.	04-02-2009

Leonard Frenkil, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038250	Reinforced wallboard - A wallboard with a plaster structural substrate is provided that includes a partial or complete fastening/distributing layer that provide desirable characteristics to both mechanically hold conventional fasteners (such as screws) as well as distribute the load of the fasteners to a sufficient area of the wallboard as to eliminate the need for supplemental construction or special fasteners or anchors. The fastening/distributing layer or inserts may be imbedded within the plaster substrate or laminated to it. The paper layer may include indicia identifying the location of the fastening/distributing layer.	02-12-2009

Leonard Grokop, Berkeley, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090016248	CODING METHODS OF COMMUNICATING IDENTIFIERS IN PEER DISCOVERY IN A PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK - Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate identifying peers based upon encoded signals during peer discovery in a peer to peer network. For example, direct signaling that partitions a time-frequency resource into a number of segments can be utilized to communicate an identifier within a peer discovery interval; thus, a particular segment selected for transmission can signal a portion of the identifier, while a remainder can be signaled based upon tones communicated within the selected segment. Moreover, a subset of symbols within the resource can be reserved (e.g., unused) to enable identifying and/or correcting timing offset. Further, signaling can be effectuated over a plurality of peer discovery intervals such that partial identifiers communicated during each of the peer discovery intervals can be linked (e.g., based upon overlapping bits and/or bloom filter information).	01-15-2009
20090016249	CODING METHODS OF COMMUNICATING IDENTIFIERS IN PEER DISCOVERY IN A PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK - Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate identifying peers based upon encoded signals during peer discovery in a peer to peer network. For example, direct signaling that partitions a time-frequency resource into a number of segments can be utilized to communicate an identifier within a peer discovery interval; thus, a particular segment selected for transmission can signal a portion of the identifier, while a remainder can be signaled based upon tones communicated within the selected segment. Moreover, a subset of symbols within the resource can be reserved (e.g., unused) to enable identifying and/or correcting timing offset. Further, signaling can be effectuated over a plurality of peer discovery intervals such that partial identifiers communicated during each of the peer discovery intervals can be linked (e.g., based upon overlapping bits and/or bloom filter information).	01-15-2009
20090016250	CODING METHODS OF COMMUNICATING IDENTIFIERS IN PEER DISCOVERY IN A PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK - Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate identifying peers based upon encoded signals during peer discovery in a peer to peer network. For example, direct signaling that partitions a time-frequency resource into a number of segments can be utilized to communicate an identifier within a peer discovery interval; thus, a particular segment selected for transmission can signal a portion of the identifier, while a remainder can be signaled based upon tones communicated within the selected segment. Moreover, a subset of symbols within the resource can be reserved (e.g., unused) to enable identifying and/or correcting timing offset. Further, signaling can be effectuated over a plurality of peer discovery intervals such that partial identifiers communicated during each of the peer discovery intervals can be linked (e.g., based upon overlapping bits and/or bloom filter information).	01-15-2009
20090016320	Synchronization Of A Peer-To-Peer Communication Network - In an ad hoc peer-to-peer communications network, timing synchronization can be facilitated between two or more nodes based on respective timing adjustments. A sequence of timing synchronization time intervals can be determined based on a first timing reference received from a source. A symbol timing can be determined and included in a first signal transmitted during a dedicated time interval, which can be a chosen fraction of one of the timing synchronization time intervals. In the remaining portion of the time interval, such as a non-chosen fraction, a second signal that includes a second timing reference can be received. Based on the symbol timing and the second timing reference, a timing adjustment can be determined and timing of each node adjusted accordingly.	01-15-2009
20090016353	CODING METHODS OF COMMUNICATING IDENTIFIERS IN PEER DISCOVERY IN A PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK - Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate identifying peers based upon encoded signals during peer discovery in a peer to peer network. For example, direct signaling that partitions a time-frequency resource into a number of segments can be utilized to communicate an identifier within a peer discovery interval; thus, a particular segment selected for transmission can signal a portion of the identifier, while a remainder can be signaled based upon tones communicated within the selected segment. Moreover, a subset of symbols within the resource can be reserved (e.g., unused) to enable identifying and/or correcting timing offset. Further, signaling can be effectuated over a plurality of peer discovery intervals such that partial identifiers communicated during each of the peer discovery intervals can be linked (e.g., based upon overlapping bits and/or bloom filter information).	01-15-2009

Leonard Holzworth, Laguna Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100293868	MODULAR AND PORTABLE TARGET RANGE SHELTER - The invention is a portable and modular shelter that are assembled and erected to serve as a background or expendable facade for range targets used in live ammunition target practice and combat exercises. The panels of the modular and portable shelter are ballistically designed to let rounds of ammunition pass through with as little damage to the panels as possible. Additionally, the panels do not cause the ballistic projectiles passing through to scatter, splashback, or ricochet. The modular and portable shelters have no lasting environmental impact if erected temporarily.	11-25-2010

Leonard Ineson, Mississauga CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080235856	Bathroom odour elimination system - A suctioning toilet seat system comprises a main toilet seat body and a plurality of suctioning apertures disposed in the main toilet seat body. The plurality of suctioning apertures are in fluid communication with an outlet in the main toilet seat body. A hose connects the outlet in fluid communication with a fan. An optional filter means is connected in fluid communication with the outlet for filtering air suctioned by the fan.	10-02-2008
20080287893	AIR SUCTIONING AND FILTERING DEVICE HAVING INSTANTLY AVAILABLE AIR SUCTIONING AND THERMAL SENSING - An air suctioning and filtering device for use in an surgery plume evacuation system comprises a suction inlet, a filter connected in fluid communication with the suction inlet, a connector pipe connected in fluid communication with the filter, and a vacuum fan connected in fluid communication with the connector pipe to suction air into the suction inlet, through the filter, and through the connector pipe. An air by-pass inlet having a shutter valve mounted thereon permits air to be suctioned to the source of suction without ingressing into the suction inlet, when the shutter valve is in a standby position. A much smaller amount of air is suctioned through the auction inlet. In a full suctioning position, with the shutter valve closed over the air by-pass inlet, all of the air is suctioned into the suction inlet from an electrosurgical pencil.	11-20-2008

Leonard Jannusch, White Bear Lake, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110064918	SIZING-ADHESIVE COMPOSITION - A novel sizing-adhesive composition for corrugating characterised in that it comprises at least one low molecular weight, water soluble polymer such as a maltodextrin, corrugating boards prepared therewith and methods of producing them.	03-17-2011

Leonard Johnson, Fullerton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090090676	Method of Distributing Desalination Functions While Reducing the Environmental Impact of Industrial Cooling Water and the Introduction of Brine to Brackish or Saline Water Sources - An economical and environmentally responsible method of desalination and delivery of freshwater, concentrate, and electrical power to a site removed from the saline water source. Freshwater, concentrate, and power can be delivered by pipeline to multiple locations along the route and/or at the endpoint, thus distributing the beneficial aspects while minimizing the environmental impact of desalination facilities.	04-09-2009

Leonard Johnson, Leander, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110095749	OPTICAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR INSTALLATION ON A CURRENT CARRYING CABLE - An optical sensor assembly has a base unit, an optical current sensor, and a magnetic concentrator. The optical current sensor is mounted on the base unit and includes a polarized light input, a reflective prism, and a light output. The magnetic concentrator defines an airgap and is mounted on a concentrator housing such that the magnetic concentrator fits around the current carrying cable when the base unit is hung from the current carrying cable by hooks and when the concentrator housing is moved to a closed position. The reflective prism of the base unit is operably positioned in the airgap of the magnetic concentrator when the concentrator housing is in the closed position. The assembly further includes a voltage sensor operably positioned in the base unit for measuring the voltage of the current carrying cable.	04-28-2011
20110095750	METHOD FOR MEASURING CURRENT IN AN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A method of measuring a current of a current carrying cable teaches the first step of providing an optical sensor assembly comprising a base unit, and an optical current sensor mounted on the base unit for transmitting a beam of polarized electromagnetic radiation to an optical fiber. A light detector is also provided having a first channel that operably connecting the light detector to an analog to digital converter through a programmable gain amplifier, a second channel that operably connects the light detector directly to the analog to digital converter, and a processor operably connected to the analog to digital converter. The optical sensor assembly is mounted adjacent the current carrying cable, and the fiber optic is operably connected to a light detector. A plurality of factors are then evaluated from rotation information from the light detector, by using the first and second channels for analog to digital conversion operably connected with the processor.	04-28-2011

Leonard Jubinville, Sturgeon County CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110174225	EASY LOADING BALE FEEDER - A bale feeder includes a support and a housing pivotally mounted to the support. The housing has a peripheral sidewall defining a bale receiving interior cavity with an access opening providing access to the interior cavity. The housing is pivotally movable between a loading position and a feeding position. In the loading position the access opening is substantially horizontal for improved loading access.	07-21-2011

Leonard Jutkiewicz, West Milford, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110233890	Wheelchair bag transporting mechanism - A storage apparatus (	09-29-2011

Leonard Kalfayan, Cypress, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110114314	Water Control Additive Compounds and Methods of Making and Using Same - Compositions and methods of reducing a flow of aqueous liquids through a subterranean formation are provided. The compositions and methods are used for water control. The compositions include a water control additive that is prepared by reacting a soluble sodium silicate and a hydrolysable organosilane compound to produce silanol that reacts and forms a bond with the formation thereby producing a binding polysiloxane.	05-19-2011

Leonard Kleinrock, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090024745	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING NETWORK CONNECTION - A portable router for enabling a data communication terminal to be location and device transparent includes: a first module for storing a digital communication address of a user; a second module for detecting a data communication network location to which the terminal is connected; a third module for detecting communication devices that are connected to the terminal; a fourth module for establishing data communication between the terminal and the network such that the communication address of the location from the second module is automatically converted to the communication address of the user from the first module; and a fifth module for automatically selecting a communication device which was detected by the third module for use by the fourth module.	01-22-2009
20090125414	PRICING AND AUCTIONING OF BUNDLED ITEMS AMONG MULTIPLE SELLERS AND BUYERS - A number of sets of methods and apparatuses applicable to online shopping are disclosed. One set, “Bin Packing Methods with Approximate Membership”, includes methods in pricing and auctioning a bundle of items, some of which could belong to another bundle. Significantly, the membership of a bundle, during pricing and auction, could change. Another set, the “Shopping Console”, puts a structure into the online shopping experience, so that through one interface various shopping activities can be facilitated, including but not limited to researching, pricing, negotiation, group buying, and tracking of purchases. Still another set, “Flash Mob Shopping”, allows sellers and a (spontaneous) group of shoppers to connect on prices without requiring shoppers' hard commitments, and with sellers revealing only necessary price information.	05-14-2009
20090125498	Doubly Ranked Information Retrieval and Area Search - In a search system, document terms are weighted as a function of prevalence in a data set, the documents are scored as a function of prevalence and weight of the document terms contained therein, and then independently, the documents are ranked for a given search as a function of (a) their corresponding document scores and (b) the closeness of the search terms and the document terms. The steps can all be accomplished using matrices. Subsets of the documents can be identified with various collections, and each of the collections can be assigned a matrix signature. The signatures can then be compared against terms in the search query to determine which of the subsets would be most useful for a given search.	05-14-2009
20090154445	Method and system for adaptive transmission of smoothed data over wireless channels - A method and system that reduces the impact of packet loss on video data quality. Packet selection is performed by the method and system to selectively drop low priority packets so that the overall quality of the received video data may be improved. In one exemplary embodiment, the probability of higher priority layers being delivered on time is computed and a packet is transmitted only if this probability is greater than a given threshold h. In another exemplary embodiment, the system and method have the capability of backing up the process to transmit previously skipped packets, if time allows.	06-18-2009
20090299849	Methods and Apparatus for Freshness and Completeness of Information - A system that facilitates publishing and consuming information that is of time sensitivity, for example, price information. Methods are employed to achieve completeness and freshness in information for a given domain. A preferred embodiment is a shopping site that is capable of comparing prices, purchasing bundled products and dealing with coupons.	12-03-2009
20110066522	Pricing and Auctioning of Bundled Items Among Multiple Sellers and Buyers - A number of sets of methods and apparatuses applicable to online shopping are disclosed. One set, “Bin Packing Methods with Approximate Membership”, includes methods in pricing and auctioning a bundle of items, some of which could belong to another bundle. Significantly, the membership of a bundle, during pricing and auction, could change. Another set, the “Shopping Console”, puts a structure into the online shopping experience, so that through one interface various shopping activities can be facilitated, including but not limited to researching, pricing, negotiation, group buying, and tracking of purchases. Still another set, “Flash Mob Shopping”, allows sellers and a (spontaneous) group of shoppers to connect on prices without requiring shoppers' hard commitments, and with sellers revealing only necessary price information.	03-17-2011
20110218855	Offering Promotions Based on Query Analysis - Methods of providing promotions to consumers are presented. Query behavior of one or more consumers can be monitored to map the behavior or changes in behavior to concepts or intent. Advertisers can pay a fee in exchange for providing promotions to the consumers and relating to the concepts.	09-08-2011
20110317693	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING NETWORK CONNECTION - Systems and methods of enabling a user host device to communicate on a network. In an embodiment, a system receives a request packet from a user host device. The request packet, such as an ARP request packet, may include a target IP address that corresponds to a static IP address that is different from any IP address associated with the system. In response to receiving the request packet, the system may send a response packet, such as an ARP response packet, with a sender address that corresponds to the static IP address, and with a sender hardware address that corresponds to a hardware address of the system.	12-29-2011

Leonard Konechny, Cold Lake CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080310920	SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FOR LIQUID - In secondary containment of a liquid in a tank which has pipes or posts extending into the ground, a liner covering the ground within a containment wall has a hole surrounding each pipe. Each hole is sealed by a boot which surrounds the pipe and connects from the pipe to the liner and includes a sleeve portion clamped to the pipe and a flange surrounding the sleeve portion at one end which is welded to the liner. A frusto-conical or accordion shape expandable portion is provided allowing longitudinal movement of the flange relative to an upper part of the sleeve of the boot such that the expandable portion allows the liner lies to move downwardly relative to the pipe. The expandable portion is of larger diameter than at the upper part of the sleeve so as to allow the flange to move horizontally with the liner relative to the member.	12-18-2008

Leonard Krupa, Jr., Terre Haute, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100065217	Disc pairing in optical disc replication - An apparatus for bonding an upper half-disc and a lower half-disc to form an optical disc, the apparatus has an upper housing, operable to hold the upper half-disc and a lower housing, operable to support the lower half-disc and operable to contact with the upper housing to form an air-tight chamber between the upper housing and the lower housing. A actuator operates to pair the upper half-disc and the lower half disc by bringing the upper half-disc and the lower half disc into close proximity within the air-tight chamber while pressure in the air-tight chamber is held below ambient air pressure, where bringing the upper half-disc and the lower half disc into close proximity distributes a bonding material between the upper half-disc and the lower half-disc to fill the space between the upper half-disc and the lower half-disc. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.	03-18-2010

Leonard Leskiw, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110048298	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCING THE SOIL STRUCTURE OF LAND - A method of enhancing the soil structure of land having a topsoil layer and a subsoil layer beneath the topsoil layer includes providing at least one subsoil tiller blade having a tilling surface and a bottom end, and a channel positioned behind the tilling surface of the subsoil tiller blade for injecting nutrients toward the bottom end of the subsoil tiller blade. The subsoil tiller blade is inserted into the land such that the bottom end extends into the subsoil layer. The subsoil tiller blade is driven through the land such that the tilling surface loosens the subsoil layer while the channel deposits nutrients into the subsoil layer.	03-03-2011

Leonard Lin, Pato Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080235084	EMPLOYING MATCHING OF EVENT CHARACTERISTICS TO SUGGEST ANOTHER CHARACTERISTIC OF AN EVENT - A device, system, and method are directed towards determining a suggested characteristic for an event. At least two events are determined. In one embodiment, at least one characteristic is determined for one of the event. A plurality of other characteristics is determined for the other event. The characteristics of the two events may be determined implicitly from communications during the events or from user input. Based on a relationship between the determined characteristics, the suggested characteristic for the event is then determined. In one embodiment, the relationship is defined as a match of characteristics. The event may then be modified based on the suggested characteristic. For example, a suggested member may be invited to join the event, or the event's time, location, or name may be changed. If the other event is current or pending, the event and the other event may be combined.	09-25-2008

Leonard Macadams, Sewell, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100272623	AMBIENT TEMPERATURE LIQUID AMMONIA PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF AMMONIA BORANE - A method of preparing an ammonia borane compound selected from the group consisting of: ammonia borane, ammonia alkyl borane, ammonia aryl borane and mixtures thereof, the method including the steps of: a) incorporating a reaction mixture into a pressure vessel, the reaction mixture including anhydrous liquid ammonia and a boron containing compound that can react under pressure with the liquid ammonia to form the ammonia borane compound; and, b) causing the reaction mixture to warm from a first temperature greater than or equal to −33° C. to a second temperature under pressure to form the ammonia borane compound.	10-28-2010

Leonard Mackles, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090053321	Vaginal rinse with enhanced bacteriocidal activity - There are provided vaginal rinse compositions, consisting essentially of :a) 1-20 wt % of a mucosally acceptable peroxide, b) 0.5-15 wt % of a mucosally acceptable sulfate, bisulfate, pyrosulfate salt of an inorganic cation or mixtures thereof, and c) water to 100 wt %. There are further provided methods of preparing and using said compositions as well as kits for maintaining the components to prepare said compositions.	02-26-2009
20090165220	Depilatory products - There is provided a shelf stable two part aqueous based depilatory system comprising an acidic oxidative phase and a basic reductive phase containing, inter alia at least one depilatory compound, wherein the mixing of the two phases provides a substantially neutral warm depilatory mixture.	07-02-2009
20090176738	Dermal medicament delivery system - There is provided a means of applying a heated medicament to the skin and concurrently hydrating the skin thus raising the efficacy of administration.	07-09-2009

Leonard Marshick, Bellville, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080282617	Inner Garnish Assembly - A one-piece inner garnish assembly is provided for an associated vehicle window opening. The garnish assembly includes a weatherseal assembly and a garnish joined thereto prior to installation on the associated vehicle. In one embodiment, the weatherseal assembly includes first and second legs extending from a base portion. Each leg includes a low friction seal lip such as flock or TPV for sealingly engaging surface of the associate vehicle window. The garnish is a molded component that is joined to the weatherseal assembly, for example, in a preferred embodiment the garnish is joined to a leg of the weatherseal assembly. In another embodiment of the garnish assembly, a belt seal with integral garnish and molded transition members at opposite ends are provided.	11-20-2008

Leonard Mckeary, Chestermere CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090100753	System and Method for Hydrogen Sulfide Decontamination - The invention describes a system and method for hydrogen sulfide decontamination of natural gas using a scavenging reagent. The system uses a scavenging reagent within two reactors wherein the consumption of scavenging reagent is optimized by the control of flow of clean and partially-consumed scavenging reagent within and between the two reactors.	04-23-2009

Leonard Mul'E, Garfield, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090211395	Adjustable pedal system for exercise bike - An adjustable pedal system for changing the position of pedals along the crank arms of an exercise bike. The system provides a locking member, such as a rack, located along the crank arm and a locking member, such as one or more gear teeth formed on a slide sleeve to which the pedal is affixed. Thus the slide sleeve and pedal can be slid along the crank arm to the desired position whereupon the locking members intermesh to positively lock the pedal in the desired location. The intermeshing is maintained by a clamping device, such as a thumb screw that is tightened to lock the pedals in the desired location and loosened to disengage the locking members to allow the movement of the pedals to another location. The system can be operated without the need for tools and can be retrofitted to existing exercise bikes.	08-27-2009

Leonard Nanis, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090263307	Silicon Production Process - An improved process for producing high purity silicon results from the reaction of sodium with pure silicon tetrafluoride gas, which produces sodium fluoride as a by-product. The silicon tetrafluoride gas is formed by decomposing sodium fluorosilicate. The sodium fluorosilicate is produced by precipitation when fluorosilicic acid (FSA) is reacted with the by-product sodium fluoride in closed loop process. Likewise, the fluorosilicic acid is preferably formed at high purity using a source material that consists essentially of silica by reacting the by-product sodium fluoride with an acid to create reactive fluoride ions.	10-22-2009

Leonard Orentas, South Riding, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110016217	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATION RENEWAL PROBABILITY - A method for determining probability of a domain name registration renewal includes receiving a plurality of inputs associated with the domain name and assigning each of the plurality of inputs to at least one category from among a plurality of categories. The method also includes assigning a weighted value to each of the plurality of categories and calculating the probability of the domain name registration renewal based in part on the weighted value of each category.	01-20-2011
20110087769	Domain Popularity Scoring - Systems and methods for scoring a domain including analyzing counter data and information obtained from a web site associated with the domain. Methods may include receiving requests to resolve the domain at an authoritative domain resolution server. A counter may be incremented for the domain based on the received requests. Information may be obtained from a web page associated with the domain. For example, obtaining information from the web page may include obtaining quantitative, qualitative, and/or functional information from the web page, such as link information, a status of network links corresponding to the link information, and associated ratios. The status of link information may include searching for functional details and/or results, such as, domain redirections, domain errors, mirror content, and commonly linked sites. A score may be calculated for the domain based upon the counter data and the information obtained from the web page associated with the domain.	04-14-2011

Leonard Patsiner, Deerfield Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110177752	Bendable and Twistable Support Member and Toy Animal or Cartoon Character of Using Same - The present invention relates to a bendable and twistable support member and a toy animal using same. In one embodiment, the support member comprises a plurality of first cap-shaped elements, wherein each of said plurality of first cap-shaped elements comprises an opening end and a semispherical top end which has a central hole, the semispherical top end of one first cap-shaped element being inserted into the opening end of another first cap-shaped element such that said plurality of first cap-shaped elements are stacked together. The support member also comprises a string passing through the central hole on each of said stacked plurality of first cap-shaped elements to tie up them from being undetachable.	07-21-2011

Leonard Polizzotto, Alexandria, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100237265	REMOTE CONTROL FLUID REGULATION SYSTEM - A fluid regulation system comprising a fluid source and a tube operatively connected to the source configured to deliver the fluid from the source to a site. A valve is configured to control a rate of fluid delivered from the source to the site via the tube, and a remote control unit is configured to enable a user to control the valve to adjust the rate of fluid delivered from the source to the site.	09-23-2010

Leonard Recine, Plano, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110289684	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMOELECTRIC PERSONAL COMFORT CONTROLLED BEDDING - A distribution system is adapted for use with a mattress and a personal comfort system with an air conditioning system operable for outputting a conditioned air flow. The distribution system includes at least top and bottom layers of fabric material and a spacer structure disposed between the bottom and top layers. The spacer structure defines an internal volume within the distribution layer and is configured to enable the received conditioned air flow to flow therethrough. This flow of conditioned air has a cooling or heating effect on a body on the mattress.	12-01-2011
20110314837	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMOELECTRIC PERSONAL COMFORT CONTROLLED BEDDING - A system and method for controlling ventilation in a bed (mattress) includes an user-controlled air conditioning control system for generating and supplying a conditioned air flow to a distribution layer/system located on or near the mattress. The distribution layer/system includes a spacer structure surrounded by fabric material(s) and configured to receive the conditioned air flow and provide a cooling or heating effect to a body adjacent the mattress.	12-29-2011
20120000207	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THERMOELECTRIC PERSONAL COMFORT CONTROLLED BEDDING - A condensate management system is adapted for use in a personal comfort system with an air conditioning system having a thermoelectric engine including a thermoelectric core, a supply heat exchanger and an exhaust heat exchanger. Condensate is managed by a primary condensate management system configured to draw condensate away from the thermoelectric core, the supply heat exchanger and/or the exhaust heat exchanger using wicking material. Optionally, a secondary condensation management system may be included which is configured to generate a condensate air flow operable for drawing moisture away from a collection tray.	01-05-2012

Leonard Reiffel, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090193933	Pre-Processing Materials Using Encapsulation Technologies - A method and apparatus for conducting a metallurgical process. In one form, iron oxides in the form of mill scale is placed in a container and subjected to heat thereby largely reducing the mill scale and largely converting it to metallic iron that can then be used in steel making processes, such as electric arc furnaces and the like. In one form, the container prevents volatile gases (such as gases given off when oily mill scale is heated) for a sufficient time so that the volatile gases heated to a high enough temperature to maximize pyrolysis and decomposition. In one form, vents are provided in the containers that are aligned with collection vents in the heating furnace so that any volatile gases may be easily removed without loss of large quantities of heat.	08-06-2009
20100122607	Method and apparatus for carrying out a metallurgical process - A metallurgical process involves providing an ingredient enclosure and placing a plurality of granules of a first material in the ingredient enclosure. The first material contains a first ingredient in a metallurgical process. A metallurgical process furnace having a chamber in which ingredients for the metallurgical process are added is provided and the ingredient enclosure and the first material are added to the chamber. The chamber is heated after the addition of the ingredient enclosure and the first material to the chamber, although it may also be heated prior to such addition. In one form, the granules comprise mill scale and the metallurgical process furnace is a blast furnace.	05-20-2010
20110030842	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT A METALLURGICAL PROCESS - A metallurgical process involves providing an ingredient enclosure and placing a plurality of granules of a first material in the ingredient enclosure. The first material contains a first ingredient in a metallurgical process. A metallurgical process furnace having a chamber in which ingredients for the metallurgical process are added is provided and the ingredient enclosure and the first material are added to the chamber. The chamber is heated after the addition of the ingredient enclosure and the first material to the chamber, although it may also be heated prior to such addition. In one form, the granules comprise mill scale and the metallurgical process furnace is a blast furnace.	02-10-2011

Leonard Remia, Ft. Lauderdale, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100023030	SURGICAL FASTENER DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE AND USE - The present invention is directed towards surgical fastener devices that combine a bioabsorbable component capable of being absorbed by recipient biological tissue such as bone over timer along with an integral biologically inert metallic threaded component that is intended to be permanently retained in recipient biological tissue such as bone. Surgical fasteners may also be provided in various embodiments according to the present invention in which bioabsorbable components of a desired length and/or width are fabricated may be attached at the time of deployment to biologically inert metallic components of a desired length and/or width.	01-28-2010
20100082034	IMPLANT DESIGNS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TOTAL KNEE RESURFACING - A ligament and bone conserving prosthesis for total knee resurfacing includes a distal femoral component which resurfaces the weight bearing portions of both femoral condyles and the trochlear groove. The prosthesis also includes implants to independently resurface the medial and lateral tibial plateaus in an inset manner. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods for performing the total knee resurfacing utilizing a minimally invasive, bone and ligament conserving manner.	04-01-2010

Leonard Rexberg, Hasselby SE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100097153	Switched Modulation of a Radio-Frequency Amplifier - Switch-modulation of a radio-frequency power amplifier by-representing the input signal by the I-signal (	04-22-2010
20100201444	Signal Modulation for Switched Mode Power Amplifiers - In a device (	08-12-2010
20110148518	DYNAMIC RANGE IMPROVEMENTS OF LOAD MODULATED AMPLIFIERS - The present invention relates to methods and devices to control and operate the functionality of a power amplifier system (	06-23-2011

Leonard Richard Higbee, Chorelywood GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080217489	Tube supporting system - A tube supporting device is described which in a preferred embodiment comprises ferrules (	09-11-2008

Leonard Richiuso, Raleigh, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110121566	Glueless plumbing union - A glueless union suitable for joining piping and other plumbing components. Several components are used to create the union. The portion of each plumbing component that is to be joined is a circular, thick-walled section which is centered on a central axis. This portion has a mating face that is perpendicular to the central axis. The union includes an annular face seal which is compressed between the opposing mating faces of the plumbing components to be joined.	05-26-2011

Leonard Rosende, Jr. US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100251643	Monolithic Fenestration Construction Member and Wall and Fenestration Assembly Using the Same - A fenestration construction member includes a monolithic frame having a front surface, a rear surface, and peripheral wall extending between the front and rear surfaces. The peripheral wall having an inward facing surface and an outward facing surface. The inward facing surface of the peripheral wall defining a through opening into which is positionable a window assembly in sealing contact with the inward facing surface. The monolithic frame further having a sill pan flange extending continuously around the interior facing surface in a direction inwardly therefrom. The monolithic frame further having a fastening flange extending in a direction outwardly from the outward facing surface. The monolithic frame being positionable in a wall frame having a rough opening defined by a sill, a header and a pair vertical jambs extending therebetween with the peripheral wall extending into the rough opening and with the fastening flange abutting an exterior surface of the wall frame.	10-07-2010

Leonard Schaier, Port Washington, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090206606	Variable Speed Wind Turbine Configured For Wind Farm Operation - The present invention relates to an improved wind turbine, of the type which employs doubly fed induction generators (DFIG), and a wind park including the same, which permits the use of lighter weight turbines, with the ability to have greater energy capture, more precise control of asymmetrical phases and enhanced maintenance and support of the grid during fault conditions.	08-20-2009
20100308585	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE REACTIVE POWER FROM A CLUSTER OF WIND TURBINES CONNECTED TO A UTILITY GRID - The present invention relates to a method for increasing a total reactive power capability of a cluster of wind turbines operationally connected to a grid. The method comprises the steps of generating a voltage value representative of a grid voltage level, determining a total required reactive power value based on the voltage value, and activating at least one wind turbine in said cluster to increase the total reactive power capability from a present value to the required total reactive power value by a predetermined amount. Moreover, the present invention relates to a system suitable for carrying out the before-mentioned method.	12-09-2010
20110049903	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A WIND TURBINE UNDER LOW UTILITY GRID VOLTAGE CONDITIONS - The present invention relates to a wind turbine and an associated method for controlling the output current from said wind turbine to an electric power grid, and, more particularly, to a wind turbine and a method for controlling the current under conditions of grid voltage variations due to changing grid conditions as in the case for example when a wind turbine experiences and recovers from a fault.	03-03-2011

Leonard Schroath, Boise, ID US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080219731	Photocopier - A photocopier apparatus includes a scanning module configured to scan an original document; a printing module configured to print a copy of the original document using output from the scanning module; and a media feed path configured to transport the original document and the copy to a single output receptacle.	09-11-2008

Leonard Shoell, Pleasant Grove, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090208028	ADAPTIVE FILTER IN A SENSOR ARRAY SYSTEM - Disclosed is a steerable sensor array that receives input from a target and applies an averaging filter. An adaptive filter is then used if the SNR of the output of the averaging filter reaches a threshold.	08-20-2009

Leonard Storlien, Molndal SE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090054491	Use - The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula II for the treatment or prevention of obesity.	02-26-2009

Leonard Tokish, Issaquah, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080249568	Crossbar Spinal Prosthesis Having a Modular Design and Systems for Treating Spinal Pathologies - An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis, including a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. The invention also includes a method of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis including the steps of determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. The invention also provides a facet joint prosthesis implant tool including a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. The invention also provides systems for treating spinal pathologies that include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.	10-09-2008

Leonard Tokish, Jr., Issaquah, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110208245	Arthroplasy Revision System and Method - The present method includes the following steps: removing a portion of a previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device; and attaching a revision component to a remaining portion of the previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device to alter a biomechanical characteristic of the implanted arthroplasty device. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of limiting motion between adjacent vertebrae including the steps of accessing an implanted spinal arthroplasty device comprising a cephalad component fixed to a first vertebra and a caudal component fixed to a second vertebra inferior to the first vertebra, the cephalad and caudal components having a range of motion between them, and attaching a revision component to the cephalad and caudal components to reduce the range of motion. The invention also includes revision devices for revising the biomechanics of implanted spinal arthroplasty devices.	08-25-2011

Leonard Tsai, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100292861	Networked power control system - A method for network energy controller that can optimize total system power consumption is provided. The controller (	11-18-2010
20120030607	CONTROLLING A KEYBOARD - Devices, systems, methods, and other embodiments are associated with controlling a keyboard. In one embodiment, a remote control comprises an initiation button configured to cause a keyboard with keys to be displayed upon a remote display device. The remote control includes a keypad with a button set, where the button set maps with keys of a highlighted sector of the remote display device.	02-02-2012

Leonard Villarose, Jr., Clifton Heights, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090098282	Wood floor refinishing and stain masking method - A method that conceals finish penetrating stains in wood flooring without the need for replacing the boards or stripping and bleaching the stain is provided by applying a whitewash mixture while maintaining visibility of at least a portion of the wood grain, preparing a masking mixture from a selected color pigmented component similar to a non-damaged area of the finish and a carrier, applying a coat of the masking mixture to the effected area while maintaining visibility of the wood grain, and applying a finish/sealer to the effected area.	04-16-2009

Leonard Walitt, Marina Del Rey, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090137376	OIL CENTRIFUGE - A centrifuge is employed to continuously remove particulates from a fluid. In one embodiment, the centrifuge removes small particles of soot from lubricating oil of diesel engines. The fluid is introduced into the centrifuge through a distribution rotor so that vortexes are not propagated in the fluid. Laminar flow of the fluid down the sides of the outer rotor may contribute to the soot-removal effectiveness of the centrifuge.	05-28-2009
20120010064	OIL CENTRIFUGE - A method for removing particulates from a fluid, the method including the steps of: producing a flow of the fluid down an outer rotor of a centrifuge; and imparting centrifugal force on the fluid in a direction orthogonal to a direction of the flow of the fluid to capture the particulates from the fluid.	01-12-2012

Leonard Wardzala, Dekalb, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100031745	Nano-porous alumina sensor - A nano-sensor including a substrate including pores formed thereon and a detecting mechanism for detecting changes in capacitance due to the presence of a substance. A method of measuring humidity by sampling air with the nano-sensor, detecting changes in capacitance, and determining the relative humidity of air. A method of detecting the presence of a substance by taking a sample with the nano-sensor, detecting changes in capacitance, and determining the presence of a substance. A method of making the nano-sensor by forming nano-pores on a substrate, and forming, on the surface of the substrate, a detecting mechanism for detecting changes in capacitance due to the presence of a substance.	02-11-2010

Leonard Weschta, Long Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090220394	STEAM REFORMING UNIT - A hydrogen generation system is disclosed that includes an integrated steam reforming reactor. The reactor has an overall cylindrical shape, receives a reformate and separately receiving a combustion gas mixture. The reactor includes a plurality of reforming stages arranged in a stacked series of disc shaped stage configuration, wherein each reforming stage has a disc shaped combustion portion adjacent a disc shaped catalyst pack through which the reformate passes, wherein the reformate is directed axially between stages and radially within each stage; and the combustion mixture is directed radially between groups of stages and circumferentially within each stage.	09-03-2009

Leonard Wojnarowicz, Jr., Willow Grove, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090057187	METHOD OF SELLING DOSAGE FORMS WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION - The invention features a method of selling dosage forms without a prescription by displaying said dosage forms in a container having an asymmetric shape.	03-05-2009

Leonard Zheleznyak, Pittsford, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100195105	IMPROVED STABILITY FOR OPTICAL COMPUTING SYSTEM - The present subject matter relates to methods of high-speed analysis of product samples. Light is directed to a portion of a product under analysis and reflected from or transmitted through the product toward an optical detector. Signals for the detector are compared with reference signals based on a portion of the illuminating light passing through a reference element to determine characteristics of the product under analysis. Temperature within the analysis system is monitored and the output signals of the optical detectors are compensated or corrections are made within the analysis calculations to compensate or correct for the system temperature. The products under analysis may be stationary, moved by an inspection point by conveyor or other means, or may be contained within a container, the container including a window portion through which the product illuminating light may pass.	08-05-2010
20100302539	NOVEL MULTI-ANALYTE OPTICAL COMPUTING SYSTEM - The present subject matter relates to methods of high-speed analysis of product samples. Light is directed to a portion of a product under analysis and reflected from or transmitted through the product toward a plurality of optical detectors. Signals from the detectors are compared with a reference signal based on a portion of the illuminating light passing through a reference element to determine characteristics of the product under analysis. The products under analysis may be stationary, moved by an inspection point by conveyor or other means, or may be contained within a container, the container including a window portion through which the product illuminating light may pass.	12-02-2010
20100328669	TABLET ANALYSIS AND MEASURMENT SYSTEM - The present subject matter relates to multivariate optical analysis systems employ multivariate optical elements and utilize multivariate optical computing methods to determine information about a product carried by light reflected from or transmitted through the product. An exemplary method of processing and monitoring the product includes introducing the product at an inspection point; illuminating the product with a spectral-specific light though an optic lens; directing the light that has passed through at least a section of the product through at least one multivariate optical element to produce a first signal, the directed light carrying information about the product; detecting the signal at a detector; and determining at least one property of the product based upon the detector output.	12-30-2010

Leonard Zwik, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100251115	Soft Buttons for an Information Handling System - An input system for use with an information handling system is disclosed. The input system may include a display device having a viewing area defined by a perimeter, a graphic user interface configured to display an input option within the viewing area adjacent the perimeter, a frame adjacent the perimeter of the viewing area, and a proximity sensing element associated with the frame and located outside the viewing area of the display device. The proximity sensing element may be configured to sense a user selecting the input option indicated by the graphic user interface.	09-30-2010