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Blaine Lewis, Jonesborough, TN US
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20090068903 | TEST TERMINAL CONNECTOR - A test terminal connector for use in selectively interconnecting electrical leads of a railway circuit is provided and includes a mounting block; a first and a second terminal supported in and extending from the mounting block; a test strap supported on and extending between the first and second terminal; at least one fastening element selectively connectable to the first and second terminals; and a dielectric spacer disposed between the test strap and an electrical lead of the railway circuit. The test strap is constructed of an electrically conductive material, and each fastening element is constructed of the same material as the test strap. | 03-12-2009 |
20100112837 | FEED THROUGH WIRE TERMINAL BLOCK - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a wire termination system is provided. The wire termination system has a conductive panel having a front surface and a back surface, a ground termination block attached to the front surface of the conductive panel, the ground termination block having a first terminal directly connected to the conductive panel. The system also includes a first wire termination block attached to the front surface of the conductive panel, a second wire termination block attached to the back surface of the conductive panel, and a second terminal passing through the first wire termination block and the second wire termination block. | 05-06-2010 |
Bryan D. Lewis, Murfreesboro, TN US
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20090061069 | High Protein Caramel Flavored Confection - A caramel flavored confection with high protein content, and methods for making the confection. | 03-05-2009 |
David C.r. Lewis, Mckenzie, TN US
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20120283864 | AUTOMATED CAST COIL EVALUATION SYSTEM - A method for evaluating a sheet comprising the steps of casting a sheet and automatically determining characteristics relating to at least one of thickness or shape of the sheet during or immediately after the casting step. The method includes automatically determining chemical composition of the sheet. The method further includes receiving an order for the sheet and retrieving, from a database, specifications based upon the order. Finally, the method includes automatically comparing the determined characteristics to the retrieved specifications to determine the suitability of the sheet for use with the order. | 11-08-2012 |
Donald Lewis, Bath Springs, TN US
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20130139776 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSISTED DIRECT START CONTROL - Method and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively deactivated during engine idle-stop conditions. One example method comprises, adjusting a brake torque applied to a deactivated rotating engine after an engine restart request, the brake torque applied to slow the engine to at least a predetermined threshold speed without stopping the engine, and engaging a starter to the still rotating engine to increase the engine speed and restart the engine. | 06-06-2013 |
20140144408 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSISTED DIRECT START CONTROL - Method and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively deactivated during engine idle-stop conditions. One example method comprises, adjusting a brake torque applied to a deactivated rotating engine after an engine restart request, the brake torque applied to slow the engine to at least a predetermined threshold speed without stopping the engine, and engaging a starter to the still rotating engine to increase the engine speed and restart the engine. | 05-29-2014 |
Donald C. Lewis, Bell Buckle, TN US
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20080212760 | METHOD OF SCHEDULING CALLS - An apparatus and method are provided for scheduling calls. The method includes the steps of providing a calling period with a plurality of sub-periods and determining a set of historical call completion ratios associated with the plurality of sub-periods. The method further includes the steps of exponentially scaling the respective determined call completion ratios and placing a number of calls during each sub-period of the calling period where the number of calls placed during each sub-period is based upon the respective exponentially scaled call completion ratio. | 09-04-2008 |
20090316873 | Estimating number of agents for multiple chat channels - Method and system of estimating a number of agents to service contacts arriving on multiple chat channels in an automatic contact distribution system. In some embodiments, estimated average times that agents and contacts spend, respectively, composing a single chat message and an estimated average time of a chat session are used to derive an inflated handle time for any selected number of chat channels, an effective number of agents is computed for the inflated handle time, and that effective number of agents is divided by the selected number of channels. | 12-24-2009 |
Donald J. Lewis, Bath Springs, TN US
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20120240556 | METHOD TO REDUCE ENGINE EMISSIONS FOR AN ENGINE CAPABLE OF MULTI-STROKE OPERATION AND HAVING A CATALYST - A method to control valves in a cylinder operating in a multi-stroke cylinder mode. Valves are controlled to improve engine emissions as operating conditions vary. | 09-27-2012 |
20130125866 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING CRANKCASE GASES TO IMPROVE ENGINE AIR-FUEL CONTROL - A system and method for improving processing of gases contained within the crankcase of an internal combustion engine is presented. The system is especially suited for single boiling point fuels because it allows the storage of such fuels until the fuel can be opportunistically combusted. | 05-23-2013 |
20130211698 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTARTING AN ENGINE - Various systems and methods are described for controlling an engine in a vehicle, the engine being coupled to a transmission. One example method comprises, under selected braking conditions, shutting-off the engine and spinning-down the engine to rest while the vehicle is traveling, and in response to a foot-off-brake event, restarting the engine by at least partially engaging the transmission to assist in spinning-up of the engine from rest while the vehicle is traveling. In this manner, vehicle inertia can be used to assist in spinning-up the engine from rest when the vehicle is moving. | 08-15-2013 |
20140244138 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ENGINE DURING A RESTART - Various systems and methods are described for controlling an engine in a vehicle, the engine being coupled to a transmission. One example method comprises, under selected braking conditions, shutting-off the engine and spinning-down the engine to rest while the vehicle is traveling, and in response to a foot-off-brake event, restarting the engine by at least partially engaging the transmission and adjusting engine torque control actuators. | 08-28-2014 |
20140288809 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING PORT THROTTLES - An engine system and method for improving engine starting are disclosed. In one example, two engine cylinder port throttles are adjusted differently during engine starting. The system and method may improve engine torque control during an engine start. | 09-25-2014 |
20150083086 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING ENGINE STARTING - An engine system and method for improving engine starting are disclosed. In one example, engine port throttles are adjusted to improve fuel vaporization of a fuel that includes alcohol. The system and method may improve engine starting and emissions. | 03-26-2015 |
George Lewis, Springfield, TN US
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20140290642 | OVEN BROIL BURNER - Provided is a broil burner including a generally-tubular gas conduit configured to extend between a rearward region of an oven cavity and a forward region of the oven cavity. The gas conduit includes an inlet that cooperates with a gas source to convey a combustible gas from the gas source to the gas conduit, and a plurality of apertures through which the combustible gas exits the gas conduit to be combusted. A reflector is provided, and extends between opposing segments of the gas conduit to reflect heat generated by combustion of the combustible gas in a downward direction, generally toward a central region of the oven cavity. | 10-02-2014 |
James Waller Lambuth Lewis, Tullahoma, TN US
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20100201944 | ADAPTIVE INFRARED RETINOSCOPIC DEVICE FOR DETECTING OCULAR ABERRATIONS - An ocular system for detecting ocular abnormalities and conditions creates photorefractive digital images of a patient's retinal reflex. The system includes a computer control system, a two-dimensional array of infrared irradiation sources and a digital infrared image sensor. The amount of light provided by the array of irradiation sources is adjusted by the computer so that ocular signals from the image sensor are within a targeted range. Enhanced, adaptive, photorefraction is used to observe and measure the optical effects of Keratoconus. Multiple near-infrared (NIR) sources are preferably used with the photorefractive configuration to quantitatively characterize the aberrations of the eye. The infrared light is invisible to a patient and makes the procedure more comfortable than current ocular examinations. | 08-12-2010 |
20140211167 | Binocular Measurement Method and Device - A method of performing an ophthalmic test on an examinee's eyes utilizes a three-dimensional display screen that includes a right-eye image and a left-eye image to induce ocular responses in the examinee's eyes. The right and left-eye images are varied while detection devices are used to monitor the examinee's eyes ocular responses to the variations. The induced ocular responses of the examinee's eyes are then used to diagnose any ocular, mental or neurological conditions present. The ocular response inducing images are preferably included in a three-dimensional video game such that a players' performance while playing the game will be indicative of any disorders that may be present. | 07-31-2014 |
James W.l. Lewis, Tullahoma, TN US
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20110157550 | Adaptive Photoscreening System - Briefly described, one embodiment of the system, among others, can be implemented as follows. The system includes a computer control system and an environmental light source that is controlled by the computer control system such that an amount of light provided by the environmental light source is adjusted by the computer control so that ocular parameters of an examinee are within a targeted range. Further, the system includes an irradiation system that provides multiple angle and axial eccentricity illuminations and selective wavelength irradiation based upon instructions received from the computer control system, wherein the computer control system instructs the irradiation system to provide different irradiation characteristics for different screening procedures. Also, the system includes an image detection system that captures ocular images of the examinee, wherein the computer control system analyzes captured images and provides results of in-situ analysis. The system can further include a device, for example a lens or lens system, positioned in the system to be between the eye of the examinee and the image detection system during photoscreening for shifting the neutralization of the system to a desired region for a specific population of examinees. Other systems and methods are also provided. | 06-30-2011 |
James W. L. Lewis, Tullahoma, TN US
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20090079937 | Adaptive Photoscreening System - Briefly described, one embodiment of the system, among others, can be implemented as follows. The system includes a computer control system and an environmental light source that is controlled by the computer control system such that an amount of light provided by the environmental light source is adjusted by the computer control so that ocular parameters of an examinee are within a targeted range. Further, the system includes an irradiation system that provides multiple angle and axial eccentricity illuminations and selective wavelength irradiation based upon instructions received from the computer control system, wherein the computer control system instructs the irradiation system to provide different irradiation characteristics for different screening procedures. Also, the system includes an image detection system that captures ocular images of the examinee, wherein the computer control system analyzes captured images and provides results of in-situ analysis. Other systems and methods are also provided. | 03-26-2009 |
Jana A. Lewis, Nashville, TN US
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20120135959 | Metalloprotein inhibitors containing nitrogen based ligands - Provided herein metalloproteinase inhibitors containing nitrogen or mixed nitrogen/oxygen donating zinc binding groups. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating preventing or ameliorating the diseases associated with metalloproteinase activity using the compounds and compositions. | 05-31-2012 |
Kenneth Alan Lewis, Kingsport, TN US
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20100199864 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A BALE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES - An apparatus and method are described for forming a bale having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces. Also described is a bale having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces, which can be safely stacked vertically for transportation and storage purposes. | 08-12-2010 |
20120167785 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING A BALE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES - An apparatus and method are described for forming a bale having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces. Also described is a bale having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces, which can be safely stacked vertically for transportation and storage purposes. | 07-05-2012 |
L. David Lewis, Drummonds, TN US
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20130097763 | All Weather Garment System - An all weather garment system is disclosed. The system comprises an outer barrier shell and at least one inner barrier layer attached to the outer barrier shell. The outer barrier shell has a front portion and a rear portion. The at least one inner barrier layer has a configuration similar to that of the outer barrier shell. The at least one inner barrier layer is configured to collapse and store adjacent to the rear portion of the outside barrier shell when the inner barrier layer is not being worn. In one embodiment, the garment system has two inner barrier layers, a first and a second inner barrier layer. A method of utilizing an all weather garment system is also disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
Linda Lewis, Oak Ridge, TN US
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20120119143 | PHOSPHORESCENT COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING THE COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF USING THE COMPOSITIONS - Compositions, methods of making compositions, materials including compositions, crayons including compositions, paint including compositions, ink including compositions, waxes including compositions, polymers including compositions, vesicles including the compositions, methods of making each, and the like are disclosed. | 05-17-2012 |
Linda A. Lewis, Andersonville, TN US
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20120107581 | COMPOSITION FOR FORMING AN OPTICALLY TRANSPARENT, SUPERHYDROPHOBIC COATING - A composition for producing an optically clear, well bonded superhydrophobic coating includes a plurality of hydrophobic particles comprising an average particle size of about 200 nm or less, a binder at a binder concentration of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 0.5 wt. %, and a solvent. The hydrophobic particles may be present in the composition at a particle concentration of from about 0.1 wt. % to about 1 wt. %. An optically transparent, superhydrophobic surface includes a substrate, a plurality of hydrophobic particles having an average particle size of about 200 nm or less dispersed over the substrate, and a discontinuous binder layer bonding the hydrophobic particles to the substrate, where the hydrophobic particles and the binder layer form an optically transparent, superhydrophobic coating. | 05-03-2012 |
20120205449 | INVISIBLE-FLUORESCENT IDENTIFICATION TAGS FOR MATERIALS - A taggant composition including a taggant material that is invisible in light of the visible spectrum and fluoresces under a non-visible excitation energy, a binder, and a solvent in which the taggant material and the binder are dissolved. The taggant composition can be printed or otherwise applied to a material such as fabric to provide a detectable and identifiable indicium. A method and apparatus for detecting and decoding the taggant indicium are also provided. | 08-16-2012 |
Linda Anne Lewis, Andersonville, TN US
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20100021023 | DETECTION OF LATENT PRINTS BY RAMAN IMAGING - The present invention relates to a method for detecting a print on a surface, the method comprising: (a) contacting the print with a Raman surface-enhancing agent to produce a Raman-enhanced print; and (b) detecting the Raman-enhanced print using a Raman spectroscopic method. The invention is particularly directed to the imaging of latent fingerprints. | 01-28-2010 |
20140065290 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE FOR DETECTION AND IMAGING OF PRINTS BY SURFACE-ENHANCED SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES - The present invention relates to a print detection composition comprising nanoparticles having an aerogel metal oxide core covered by a layer of zerovalent noble metal, and optionally, a fluorescent organic dye, wherein the fluorescent organic dye is within an interacting distance of the plasmon resonance field of the layer of zerovalent noble metal. The invention is also directed to surface-enhanced spectroscopic methods for imaging a latent print, particularly a latent fingerprint, by use of the print detection composition. | 03-06-2014 |
Mark Lewis, Memphis, TN US
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20140039499 | FRACTURE FIXATION SYSTEMS HAVING INTRAMEDULLARY SUPPORT - Orthopedic fracture repair implants, systems and methods are disclosed. Implants include one or more biocompatible sleeves and struts. The implants, systems and methods are applied to bone fractures, such as segmentation fractures. | 02-06-2014 |
Mark T. Lewis, Memphis, TN US
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20150250593 | FRACTURE FIXATION SYSTEMS HAVING INTRAMEDULLARY SUPPORT - Orthopedic fracture repair implants, systems and methods are disclosed. Implants include one or more of biocompatible sleeves and struts. The implants, systems and methods are applied to bone fractures, such as segmentation fractures. | 09-10-2015 |
Nigel Alan Lewis, Brentwood, TN US
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20090313563 | System and method for providing data links - A system for providing data verification is disclosed. The system may include a storage device configured to store data and at least one source file having information related to the data. The system may further include a display device configured to display the data in at least one display field, wherein the display field associates with a verification panel. The system may also include a processor coupled to the storage device and the display device. The processor may be configured to create a link between the display field and the source file, wherein the link is displayed in the verification panel associated with the display field. The processor may be further configured to save link identification information in the storage device, wherein the link identification information includes category information of the display field and location information of the source file. The processor may also be configured to obtain the source file at the location specified by the link identification information, if the link is selected for display, and open the source file and display the source file on the display device. | 12-17-2009 |
Thomas J. Lewis, Talbott, TN US
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20150190415 | NOVEL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MACROLIDE AND TETRACYCLINE AND THEIR USES - The present invention provides for methods, compositions, and kits pertaining to the treatment of various diseases associated with inflammation. In various aspects, the invention provides methods and compositions comprising an effective amount of a macrolide and an effective amount of a tetracycline. | 07-09-2015 |