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Lewis Abra, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20120031464 | DIODE AND HEAT SPREADER FOR SOLAR MODULE - Arrangements of diodes and heat spreaders for solar modules are described. For example, a solar module may include a backsheet with a low profile, surface-mount diode disposed above the backsheet. A pair of ribbon interconnects is coupled to the low profile, surface-mount diode and may penetrate the backsheet. | 02-09-2012 |
Lewis Adams, Carmel, CA US
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| 20080282101 | Optimum power management of system on chip based on tiered states of operation - Optimum power management of system on chip based on tiered states of operation is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system on chip includes a hardware module including one or more of a microcontroller, a microprocessor, a DSP core, a memory, a timing source, a peripheral, and an external interface to have a real time counter module of the peripheral isolated from a rest of the hardware module using a plurality of voltage level shifting cells and/or a plurality of voltage island cells. Also, the system on chip includes a software module associated with the real time counter module to generate one or more control signals to one or more devices external to the system on chip during a sleep mode of the system on chip. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080297365 | Method and system of guising communication using a chatter signal - Method and system of guising communication using a chatter signal is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes communicating a chatter signal generated by a first node of a network to a second node based on the communication protocol of the network to guise a true signal of the first node communicated to the second node of the network, and processing the true signal communicated to the second node while dispensing with the chatter signal communicated to the second node based on the communication protocol of the network. The method may also include padding the chatter signal and/or the true signal with pseudorandom bits to make a size of the chatter signal equal to a size of the true signal. Moreover, the method may include guising a key exchanged between the first node and the second node with the chatter signal. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090016251 | Management method and system of low power consuming devices - Management method and system of low power consuming devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes monitoring a heartbeat signal of a device communicated through a network, and communicating with the device upon processing the heartbeat signal of the device. In another embodiment, a system includes one or more devices to individually generate a heartbeat signal and a control point to communicate with each of the devices based on the heartbeat signal processed through the control point. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090077404 | Method and system of reducing power consumption of system on chip based on analog-to-digital control circuitry - Methods and system of reducing power consumption of system on chip based on analog-to-digital control circuitry are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes converting an analog signal of external device coupled to the system on chip to a digital signal using an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) of the system on chip with a processor of the system on chip in a sleep mode or power down mode. The method further includes waking up the processor of the system on ship to perform an exception event based on a comparison of the digital signal with a threshold value associated with the external device. | 03-19-2009 |
Lewis Athanas, Marblehead, MA US
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| 20110274283 | Open Air Noise Cancellation - An active noise cancellation device is described that is capable of cancelling an ambient sound wave in an open air environment via destructive interference. The active noise cancellation device comprises a directional microphone, a directional loudspeaker, and a signal processing module. The directional loudspeaker can comprise either one or two dipole loudspeakers in combination with a sealed loudspeaker. Multiple active noise cancellation devices can be arranged in arrays to create open air active noise cancellation systems. Each active noise cancellation device within the array, when combined with the outputs of the other devices within the array, produces a noise cancellation wavefront that actively cancels a portion of an ambient sound wavefront. Arrays of any geometry or spatial dimension are possible. | 11-10-2011 |
Lewis Boore, Massagno CH
Lewis Breon, Aurora, OH US
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| 20100292114 | Viscosity Improver Compositions Providing Improved LowTemperature Characteristics to Lubricating Oil - A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity; (A) 0.05 to 1.5 percent by weight of a copolymer comprising 70 to 79 percent by weight of units derived from ethylene (“E”), having a | 11-18-2010 |
Lewis Chan, Tai Po HK
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| 20090073379 | ADJUSTABLE TENSIONING SYSTEM FOR RIMLESS EYEWEAR - Eyewear has a wire that encircles each of a pair of lenses respectively. A tensioning assembly can adjust and tension the wire. Two variations of tensioning assemblies are shown. One tensioning assembly has a spool on which a portion of the wire is wound. Another tensioning assembly has an insert that pulls a portion of the wire inwardly within a projection that extends outward from the lens. | 03-19-2009 |
Lewis Choo Man, Toronto CA
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| 20090265376 | DATA ENTRY SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING DATA ENTRY MESSAGES - The present invention is directed to systems and methods for entering data into a database configured to store a plurality of database records, each record having a set of predetermined data fields. The method includes the steps of: (a) creating a data entry message, wherein the data entry message includes at least one data segment, each data segment having (i) a data field identifier corresponding to a data field selected from the set of predetermined data fields, and (ii) a data field entry; (b) sending the data entry message over a communications network; (c) receiving the data entry message; (d) creating a new database record having a plurality of data fields corresponding to the set of predetermined data fields; and (e) for each data segment, storing the data field entry in a data field corresponding to the data field identifier. | 10-22-2009 |
Lewis Chu, Pingihen City TW
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| 20080250182 | SIP (SYSTEM IN PACKAGE) DESIGN SYSTEMS AND METHODS - SiP design systems and methods. The system comprises a system partitioning module, a subsystem integration module, a physical design module, and an analysis module. The system partitioning module partitions a target system into subsystem partitions according to partition criteria. The subsystem integration module generates an architecture design and/or a cost estimation for the target system according to the subsystem partitions, at least one SiP platform, and IC geometry data. The physical design module generates a SiP physical design with physical routing for the target system according to the architecture design, the subsystem partitions, the SiP platform, and the IC geometry data. The analysis module performs a performance check within the subsystem partitions based on the SiP physical design and/or simulations of the target system. | 10-09-2008 |
Lewis Churnick, Williston, FL US
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| 20100189858 | METHOD OF ADORNING FOODSTUFF - A method of decorating the surface of foodstuffs with photographic quality images using a combination system of edible inks and edible media that maintains the integrity of the photographic quality image and remains edible and palatable over prolonged exposure to the surface of the foodstuff. | 07-29-2010 |
Lewis De Payne, Boise, ID US
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| 20090178125 | Method and System for Creation and Validation of Anonymous Digital Credentials - A method and system for providing an online reputation of a client participating in one or more online forums. The method includes providing a unique client identifier associated with the client. In addition, a plurality of forum identifiers is provided for a plurality of online forums within which the client is participating, wherein each online forum is associated with a corresponding user profile. A plurality of unique verification codes is provided that is based on the plurality of forum identifiers and the client identifier. A plurality of verification sequences is provided for purposes of verifying a plurality of user profiles of the client associated with the plurality of online forums, wherein each of the plurality of verification sequences includes a corresponding verification code. Verification of a plurality of credentials associated with the plurality of user profiles is performed. A request is received that includes a corresponding verification sequence from a verifying entity for an online reputation of the client. The request is made in association with a first online forum within which the client is participating. A verified credential of a user profile that is associated with a second online forum is provided without revealing a user identity of the client that is associated with the second online forum. | 07-09-2009 |
Lewis Gareth, Sydney AU
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| 20120036063 | DYNAMIC CURRENCY CONVERSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A transaction terminal system for a card-based purchase communicates with a host system to provide dynamic currency conversion. The transaction terminal system can select one of a number of different rate request messages according to various local factors in order to obtain a currency conversion rate for dynamic currency conversion. | 02-09-2012 |
Lewis Hibell, Hampshire GB
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| 20100111095 | DATA TRANSFER - A bridging system, comprising bridges | 05-06-2010 |
Lewis Ho, Lawrenceville, GA US
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| 20100267142 | SCALABLE PACKED-BED CELL CULTURE DEVICE - A scalable packed-bed cell culture device includes a matrix vessel, a mixing vessel, a communicating means, a driving means and a controlling means. The matrix vessel includes porous matrixes packed therein. The mixing vessel includes a mixing means configured for mixing a culture medium. The communicating means is connected between the matrix vessel and the mixing vessel. The driving means is configured for driving the culture medium to flow between the matrix vessel and the mixing vessel. The controlling means configured for controlling the culture medium to submerge the porous matrixes at high level, and to emerge the porous matrixes at low level. An inoculation method and a culture method for scalable packed-bed cell culture device is also herein provided for eliminating the limitation of aeration or oxygenation during culture, alleviating the gradient effect, eliminating the channeling effect in conventional packed-bed bioreactors. | 10-21-2010 |
Lewis Hsu, Lomita, CA US
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| 20100040908 | MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS - A microbial fuel cell includes an anode compartment with an anode and an anode biocatalyst and a cathode compartment with a cathode and a cathode biocatalyst, with a membrane positioned between the anode compartment and the cathode compartment, and an electrical pathway between the anode and the cathode. The anode biocatalyst is capable of catalyzing oxidation of an organic substance, and the cathode biocatalyst is capable of catalyzing reduction of an inorganic substance. The reduced organic substance can form a precipitate, thereby removing the inorganic substance from solution. In some cases, the anode biocatalyst is capable of catalyzing oxidation of an inorganic substance, and the cathode biocatalyst is capable of catalyzing reduction of an organic or inorganic substance. | 02-18-2010 |
Lewis Isbell, Jr., Los Altos, CA US
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| 20100041945 | INSTRUMENT WITH ARTICULATION LOCK - An articulating tool is provided with an articulation lock. The tool includes proximal, central and distal portions, an articulation mechanism, and first and second articulation locks. The central portion of the tool is pivotably coupled to the proximal portion and the distal portion is pivotably coupled to the central portion. The articulation mechanism is configured to manipulate an angular orientation of the distal portion relative to the central portion. The articulation mechanism includes a pair of links, the pair comprising a proximal link on the proximal portion of the tool and a distal link on the distal portion of the tool. The articulation mechanism is adapted such that movement of the proximal link causes corresponding relative movement of the distal link. The first articulation lock has an engaged position and a disengaged position. When in the engaged position, the first articulation lock impedes movement of the proximal link relative to the central portion about a yaw axis, and corresponding relative movement of the distal link. The second articulation lock also has an engaged position and a disengaged position. When in the engaged position, the second articulation lock impedes movement of the proximal link relative to the central portion about a pitch axis, and corresponding relative movement of the distal link. Methods of operating the articulating tool are also disclosed. | 02-18-2010 |
Lewis Jones, West Malvern GB
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| 20090122313 | Broad-range spectrometer - In one general aspect, a particle characterization instrument is disclosed that includes a first spatially coherent light source with a beam output aligned with an optical axis. A focusing optic is positioned along the optical axis after the coherent light source, and a sample cell is positioned along the optical axis after the focusing optic. The instrument also includes a diverging optic positioned along the optical axis after the sample cell, and a detector positioned outside of the optical axis to receive scattered light within a first range of scattering angles from the diverging optic. In another general aspect, an instrument can direct at least a portion of a first beam and at least a portion of a second beam along a same optical axis and a can receive scattered light from the sample cell resulting from interaction between the sample and either the first beam or the second beam. | 05-14-2009 |
Lewis Matich, Balmain AU
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| 20110296688 | Method for Hydrophilizing Surfaces of a Print head Assembly - A method for hydrophilizing surfaces of a printhead assembly includes decontaminating the printhead assembly; plasma activating the surfaces of the printhead assembly; treating the surfaces of the printhead assembly with a treatment solution; drying the printhead assembly; baking the printhead assembly; and performing a print quality and electrical test on the printhead assembly. The step of decontaminating the printhead assembly is performed before the step of plasma activating the surfaces of the printhead assembly. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110298867 | METHOD FOR HYDROPHILIZING SURFACES OF INK PATHWAY - A method of hydrophilizing surfaces of an ink pathway configured for supplying ink to nozzles in an inkjet printhead. The method includes the steps of: treating the surfaces of the ink pathway with a solution comprising an alkoxylated polyethyleneimine; and drying the surfaces. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110298868 | INKJET PRINTHEAD HAVING HYDROPHILIC INK PATHWAYS - An inkjet printhead comprising a hydrophilic ink pathway. The surfaces of the ink pathway comprise a layer of an alkoxylated polyethyleneimine. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110298869 | METHOD OF PROVIDING PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY HAVING COMPLEMENTARY HYDROPHILIC AND HYDROPHOBIC SURFACES - A method of providing a printhead assembly having a hydrophilic ink pathway and a hydrophobic ink ejection face. The method includes the steps of: providing a printhead assembly comprising a printhead attached to an ink supply manifold, the printhead comprising a nozzle plate having a hydrophobic coating and a protective metal film disposed on the hydrophobic coating; treating surfaces of an ink pathway in the printhead assembly with a solution comprising an alkoxylated polyethyleneimine; drying the surfaces; and removing the protective metal film so as to reveal the hydrophobic coating. | 12-08-2011 |
Lewis Olson, Apple Valley, MN US
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| 20090138153 | ADVANCED ALGORITHM FRAMEWORK - A method for performing diagnostics on a system of a vehicle includes the steps of receiving a request form an external source, obtaining data relevant to the request, processing the request using the data, and generating a report based at least in part on the processing of the request. The report comprises a diagnostic vector and a life usage vector. The diagnostic vector comprises diagnostic information for the system based at least in part on the processing of the request. The life usage vector comprises information as to usage of the system throughout a life history of the system, based at least in part on the processing of the request. | 05-28-2009 |
Lewis Ostrover, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100087251 | SEAMLESS USER NAVIGATION BETWEEN HIGH-DEFINITION MOVIE AND VIDEO GAME IN DIGITAL MEDIUM - Seamless navigation is provided between high-definition audio-video content configured for use with a media player application, and an executable video game packaged with the audio-video content on a digital medium. An API module is distributed to player/consoles. An application provided with the high-definition audio-video content detects the presence of the API module on the player device. In response to detecting the API module, the application provides an interactive feature that uses the API module to load and execute the executable video game in response to user input. | 04-08-2010 |
Lewis Puterbaugh, Longmont, CO US
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| 20080249523 | Controller for flexible tissue ablation procedures - An electrosurgical system including a generator configured to supply radiofrequency (RF) energy is disclosed. The system includes at least two electrodes configured to apply RF energy to tissue and at least one return electrode for returning the RF energy to the generator. The generator may operate in a first operational mode and at least one other operational mode. The system includes a controller configured to control the application of RF energy to each of the two or more electrodes and the return of RF energy to the generator. The controller includes a plurality of switching components configured to selectively switch the flow of the RF energy between the two or more electrodes and between the return electrode and at least one of the two or more electrodes based on the operational mode of the generator. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20100318079 | Transformer for RF Voltage Sensing - An electrosurgical system is disclosed. The electrosurgical system includes a multiple-secondary transformer configured for sensing voltage. The multiple-secondary transformer includes a primary winding coupled to an active terminal and a return terminal of the electrosurgical system and a plurality of secondary windings. Each of the secondary windings is configured to transform the radio frequency voltage into a sensed voltage. Each of the secondary windings includes an output coupled to a sensor circuit and configured to transmit the sensed voltage to the sensor circuit. | 12-16-2010 |
Lewis Tarlini, Bensalem, PA US
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| 20090064901 | ROADWAY PATCHING COMPOSITION - An asphalt based mixture, which is an oil and water emulsion, comprises 15-30% V water; 34 to 80% asphalt cement dispersed as asphalt cement droplets; and 20-66% V emulsifiers. Other materials are selectively added to the composition to improve characteristics including stability, viscosity, cohesion, adhesion and resistance to cracking. | 03-12-2009 |
Lewis Thomas, Palo Alto, CA US
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| 20090276515 | MULTI-MODALITY NETWORK FOR IMPROVED WORKFLOW - Described herein are systems and methods for multi-modality networks that provide access to different medical devices though a common operator interface. In an example embodiment, a multi-modality network comprises a host computer and a plurality of medical devices. The medical devices may support different diagnostic and/or therapeutic modalities. The host computer communicates with the medical devices through a communications network. In one embodiment, the host computer includes a display and a control console that allow the physician or operator to control the different medical devices and view images and measurements from the different medical devices through a common interface. Further, the host computer may provide computing resources, e.g., a general purpose image processor, that can be shared among the different modalities. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090306518 | TRANSDUCERS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS CONTAINING THE TRANSDUCERS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A catheter assembly for an intravascular ultrasound system includes a catheter and an imaging core. The catheter includes a lumen extending along the longitudinal length of the catheter from the proximal end to the distal end and the imaging core is configured and arranged for inserting into the lumen. The imaging core includes a rotatable driveshaft, at least one transducer mounted to the distal end of the rotatable driveshaft, and a twisted wire cable coupled to the at least one transducer. In addition, a number of different transducer arrangements and methods of making transducers are presented | 12-10-2009 |
Lewis Williams, Barry GB
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| 20120105924 | SELF-CLEANING DOCUMENT HANDLER WITH VIBRATING CLEANER ELEMENTS - Scanning devices include a sheet feeder moving sheets of media. A transparent scanning surface (e.g., platen) is positioned adjacent the sheet feeder. The sheet feeder supplies the sheets of media to the transparent scanning surface and moves the sheets of media across the transparent scanning surface. Additionally, an optical scanner is positioned adjacent the transparent scanning surface. The optical scanner detects contrasting markings on the sheets of media through the transparent scanning surface. Vibrating elements are connected to the transparent scanning surface. | 05-03-2012 |