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Andrew Linn, Auburndale, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100114988JOB COMPETENCY MODELING - An apparatus for managing a job model workflow, the apparatus including a server computer including a processor and associated memory, a data store, the server computer connected to the data store and configured to execute computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause the server computer provide an application that can: receive from a user a request to create a job model, create a job model data structure in the data store corresponding to the job model, populate the data structure with a first data object representing one or more attributes of the job model, notify another user that feedback relating to the one or more attributes of the job model is requested, provide an interface for the another user to provide feedback, store received feedback in the data store, and provide the received feedback to the user.05-06-2010

Andrew L. Linn, Waltham, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100268559Compensation Data Prediction - A method of predicting compensation data includes obtaining compensation data, associated with a job category, with at least one datum being associated with each of a plurality of characteristics associated with the job category, determining values of factors, associated with respective ones of the characteristics, and a base value that when used as operands of a function yield estimates of the obtained data such that relationships between the estimates and corresponding obtained compensation data satisfy at least one criterion, and using a portion of the values of factors and the base value by a computer to automatically obtain estimates of compensation data.10-21-2010

Bryan C. Linn, Pearland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090159297BALL DROPPING ASSEMBLY AND TECHNIQUE FOR USE IN A WELL - A technique that is usable with a well includes running string that includes a tool and a flowable object that is held in a retained position within the string downhole in the well. After the string is run downhole in the well, the flowable object is released to permit the object to flow in and subsequently seat in a flow path of the string to impede fluid communication so that the tool may be actuated in response to the impeded fluid communication.06-25-2009
20110024121METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTILATERAL MULTISTAGE STIMULATION OF A WELL - A method enables stimulation of a well having a plurality of lateral wellbores. The method comprises deploying fracturing equipment downhole for isolated interaction with each lateral wellbore of the plurality of lateral wellbores. The method and the fracturing equipment are designed to enable fracturing of the plurality of lateral wellbores during a single mobilization.02-03-2011

Carl Jeffery Linn, Gretna, NE US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090145070Temporary floor joint filler - A temporary floor joint filler may include a base member having a cross-sectional profile including a first set of opposing sides and a second set of opposing sides, a cap coupled to the base member, a first fin coupled with a first side of the second set of opposing sides of the base member, and/or a second fin coupled with a second side of the second set of opposing sides of the base member. The base member may be configured for insertion into a floor joint, the first fin and the second fin may be configured for retaining the base member in the floor joint, and the cap may be configured for covering the floor joint.06-11-2009

Christopher S. Linn, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110179483METHODS FOR HANDLING A FILE ASSOCIATED WITH A PROGRAM IN A RESTRICTED PROGRAM ENVIRONMENT - Techniques for handling a file associated with a program are described herein. According to an aspect of the invention, in response to a request for accessing a file received through a first program, the file is stored in a first sandboxed storage area, where the file is to be accessed by a second program. An atomic move operation is then performed on the file that atomically moves the file from the first sandboxed storage area to a second sandboxed storage area, where the first sandboxed storage area is not accessible to the first program and second program. The second program is launched to access the file stored in the second sandboxed storage area, where the second sandboxed storage area is a part of a sandbox associated with the second program.07-21-2011

Christopher Scott Linn, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080307001SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND USER INTERFACES - This disclosure relates to methods and systems to allow, in one embodiment, automatic access from one system to other systems which include an operating system that includes a user login process. In one embodiment, a method includes logging into, automatically in response to starting a first data processing system, a second data processing system at least as a guest user of the second data processing system which has a storage volume storing data and displaying a user interface object on a display device of the first data processing system, the user interface object corresponding to at least one of the second data processing system and the storage volume to allow at least one of a search to be performed or a browsing to be performed of the data stored on the storage volume.12-11-2008
20080307067System Connections and User Interfaces - This description relates to methods and systems for providing a connection from a first system to another system using a server. In one embodiment, a method includes establishing at a first data processing system (DPS) a connection with a server providing a service to both the first DPS and a second DPS, the server being operatively coupled to the first DPS and the second DPS, and the server having received from the second DPS an address information; receiving from the server the address information of the second DPS; and establishing at the first DPS a connection, using the address information from the server, with the second DPS to receive a sharing service from the second DPS.12-11-2008
20080307314SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND USER INTERFACES - This description relates to methods and systems for providing user interfaces on a first system for browsing other systems coupled to the first system. In one embodiment, a method includes logging into at least one second data processing system (DPS) from a first DPS, the second DPS having a storage volume storing data and presenting user interface objects within a window which is provided by a file management software program which displays files and folders in a hierarchical file system, the window being displayed on a display device of the first DPS, the user interface objects corresponding to sharing services, which comprise file sharing and screen sharing. Optionally, networked printers may also be displayed. Other methods and systems and computer readable media are also described.12-11-2008
20080307504SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND USER INTERFACES - This description relates to methods and systems for providing a connection from a first system to a second system using a server. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a user input to establish a sharing service on a first data processing system (DPS) for a user of a second DPS; determining, in response to the user input, whether the user of the second DPS has an account with a service which includes a server which is capable of being coupled to the first DPS through a network; receiving from the server, if the account exists, authentication data for use in authenticating the user of the second DPS when the sharing service is enabled. Other methods and systems and computer readable media are described.12-11-2008

David Edward Linn, Elk Ridge, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110156466LIGHTWEIGHT CHAIR - A seating apparatus comprises support poles, a seat, a first retaining material, and a second retaining material. The first retaining material may extend from the seat to a first end of the support poles and the second retaining material may extend from the seat to a second end of the support poles to form the seating apparatus.06-30-2011

Douglas M. Linn, White Lake, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110101590RECONFIGURABLE FIXTURE DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A reconfigurable fixture device system, including: a base member; a reconfigurable pad disposed on the base member, wherein the reconfigurable pad comprises a shape memory material configured to selectively conform to a surface contour of a workpiece; an activation device in operative communication with the shape memory material; a controller in operable communication with at least one of the reconfigurable pad, the activation device, and the base member; a plurality of sensors for sensing a parameter associated with at least one of the reconfigurable pad, the base member, the fixture device, and the workpiece, wherein the plurality of sensors is in operable communication with the controller; and an actuator in operable communication with the controller and the at least one of the reconfigurable pad, the base member, the fixture device, and the workpiece.05-05-2011

Elizabeth Linn, Lyndhurst, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080247978Underarm Products With Superabsorbent Component - A stick or soft solid suspension product comprising: (a) 0.01-20 weight % of a polyacrylate superabsorbent polymer (sodium salt), with a salt or ionic strength tolerance under a Baseline Absorption Test sufficient to give at least 25 weight % water absorption; (b) 10-88 weight % of a volatile silicone having a flash point of 100° C. or less; (c) a selected gelling agent; provided that the water content is ≦2 weight % and the ratio of superabsorber to active salt is in the range of 0.13-4:1.10-09-2008
20110076309Antiperspirant/Deodorant Composition - A composition in which the volatile silicone is partially or fully replaced by a plant oil. The plant oil containing composition is parity or better than the volatile silicone containing material but at lower cost. One example comprises a mixing product of at least one material chosen from antiperspirant actives and deodorant actives; greater than 10 weight % of a plant oil: and less than 40 weight % of a volatile silicone oil. Another examples comprises a mixing product of greater than 10 weight % of a plant oil; a gellant for the composition; and less than 40 weight % of a volatile silicone oil, wherein the composition does not contain an antiperspirant active or deodorant active.03-31-2011
20110076310Antiperspirant/Deodorant Composition - A composition that is gelled with a high level of fatty acid. A composition comprising at least one active chosen from an antiperspirant active and a deodorant active: a fatty acid in an amount of greater than 7 weight %; and a plant oil in an amount of at least 12 weight %. A composition comprising greater than 7 weight % of a fatty acid: and at least 12 weight % of a plant oil, wherein the composition does not contain an antiperspirant active or a deodorant active.03-31-2011

Patent applications by Elizabeth Linn, Lyndhurst, NJ US

Hera Nichole Linn, Sandy Springs, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110092942Matching Absorbent Article Components For A Uniform Appearance - A method is presented for manufacturing a disposable absorbent article having multiple components including selecting a first material appropriate for use as an outer cover; producing a chassis including the outer cover, the outer cover including an outer cover central region having an outer cover central region texture; and selecting a second material appropriate for use as an elastic panel, wherein the second material is different from the first material. The method also includes producing a first elastic panel having a first elastic panel central region; and attaching the first elastic panel to the chassis, wherein the selecting is performed such that the first elastic panel central region gives the appearance of being identical in texture to the outer cover central region texture.04-21-2011

James Andrew Linn, Durham, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080269298Benzimidazol-1-YL-thiophene compounds for the treatment of cancer - The present invention provides compounds of formula (I):10-30-2008
20080275062Chemical Compounds - There is provided compounds of Formula (I) and salts, solvates, and physiologically functional derivatives thereof:11-06-2008
20080293716Chemical Compounds - There is provided a compound of Formula (I) or a salt, solvate, or physiologically functional derivative thereof:11-27-2008
20100105674Chemical Compounds - The present invention relates to dianilinopyrimidine derivatives, compositions and medicaments containing the same, as well as processes for the preparation and use of such compounds, compositions and medicaments. Such dianilinopyrimidine derivatives are useful in the treatment of diseases associated with inappropriate Wee1 kinase activity.04-29-2010

Patent applications by James Andrew Linn, Durham, NC US

John R. Linn, Maple Valley, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090281688SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVICE BULLETIN DATA EXCHANGE - In accordance with one or more embodiments, systems and methods for exchanging data over a network include communicating with a user via a portable communication device over the network, interacting with the user via an interactive software application, receiving a request for service bulletin data related to at least one aircraft from the user via the portable communication device, accessing service bulletin data related to the at least one aircraft from a database component based on a registry number associated with the at least one aircraft passed with the request from the user, and transferring service bulletin data related to the at least one aircraft from the database component to the portable communication device via the network for viewing by the user on the portable communication device.11-12-2009
20090288529Detecting and Reworking Inconsistencies Proximate Aircraft Splice Joints - Detecting inconsistencies proximate a panel splice joint involves trimming a portion of a first panel overlapping a second panel to expose a previously overlapped region of the second panel. The previously overlapped region of the second panel may be inspected to detect any inconsistencies present thereon after trimming the portion.11-26-2009

John Robert Linn, Maple Valley, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080301152SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POINT-OF-USE INSTRUCTION - In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for transferring data over a network include communicating with a user via a portable communication device over the network, receiving a request for at least one instruction sequence related to a particular repair task of a machine from the user via the portable communication device over the network, processing the request from the user by accessing and retrieving the at least one instruction sequence from a database component, and transferring the at least one instruction sequence from the database component to the portable communication device.12-04-2008

Joshua D. Linn, Carson City, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090288251EMERGENCY EYEWASH UNIT - An emergency eyewash unit includes a pair of water discharge ports oriented to produce a pair of upwardly directed, diverging water streams for inside-out flush flow of contaminants from a person's eyes. These eyewash streams can be combined with a plurality of smaller upwardly directed facewash streams for flushing contaminants from a person's face. The eyewash and/or facewash streams are produced by an eyewash body adapted for rotatable mounting onto a water supply conduit, with a locking clip normally preventing undesired rotational disassembly. The eyewash body may be used in combination with an overhead emergency shower which, in one preferred form, includes a shower spray head carrying multiple flow control and flow shaper elements to produce a substantially uniformly dispersed shower spray pattern.11-26-2009
20090308494HYDRATION STATION - An improved hydration station comprises a wall mounted unit including a stationary lower body panel coupled to a drain, and a hinged upper body panel carrying a nozzle subassembly for dispensing water into a recess alcove defined cooperatively by the lower and upper body panels in response to user-insertion of a water-receiving receptacle into the alcove. The preferred wall unit includes a non-contact sensor for controlling water dispensing flow, and a preferred nozzle assembly includes at least one component having an antimicrobial additive. A preferred control timer automatically dispenses water in the event that the sensor does not detect a user-inserted receptable within a predetermined time interval, such as 24 hours. In addition, in a preferred form, lights on the unit are energized at one level during water dispensing, and at a second level when water is not being dispensed.12-17-2009

Kathleen Linn, North Brunswick, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100234603Process for Making Substituted Aryl Sulfone Intermediates - The present invention relates to novel substituted aryl sulfone intermediates and processes for preparing the same. An aspect of this invention relates to a process for making substituted aryl sulfone intermediates utilizing a one-pot deacylation-carbon/sulfur bond formation step. The invention also relates to a process for preparing intermediates that are used to make the compounds of formula I. Some of the advantages of the present invention include manufacturing flexibility and efficiency, high yield synthesis using a one pot deacylation and carbon-sulfur bond formation step of a thioester intermediate and the like. This and other aspects of the invention will be realized upon review of the specification as a whole.09-16-2010
20100234604Process for Making Substituted Aryl Sulfone Intermediates - The present invention relates to novel substituted aryl sulfone intermediates and processes for preparing the same. An aspect of this invention relates to a process for making substituted aryl sulfone intermediates utilizing a one-pot deacylation-carbon/sulfur bond formation step. The invention also relates to a process for preparing intermediates that are used to make the compounds of formula I. Some of the advantages of the present invention include manufacturing flexibility and efficiency, high yield synthesis using a one pot deacylation and carbon-sulfur bond formation step of a thioester intermediate and the like. This and other aspects of the invention will be realized upon review of the specification as a whole.09-16-2010

Kenneth Gerald Linn, Rochester, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080294842IMPLEMENTING FEEDBACK DIRECTED DEFERRAL OF NONESSENTIAL DASD OPERATIONS - A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for implementing feedback directed deferral on nonessential direct access storage device (DASD) operations. A kernel DASD I/O manager maintains a queue depth count value for a DASD unit and maintains a busy flag that indicates when the queue depth count value is greater than a predefined threshold. The kernel DASD I/O manager defers optional operations responsive to the busy flag being set for the DASD unit.11-27-2008

Patent applications by Kenneth Gerald Linn, Rochester, MN US

Laura J. Linn, Roswell, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100017229SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHRONIC ILLNESS CARE - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a computerized system programmed for providing care support to at least one patient having at least one chronic illness. In one embodiment, the system includes a medical professional module adapted for receiving, storing, and providing data in communication with at least one medical professional at the point of care, a health coach module adapted for receiving, storing, and providing data in communication with the at least one patient and at least one health coach, a patient module adapted for receiving, storing, and providing data in communication with the at least one patient, and, a public health module adapted for receiving, storing, and providing data in communication with at least one research professional. Each of the medical professional module, health coach module, patient module, and public health module is operatively associated with a corresponding one of the at least one medical professional, at least one health coach, at least one patient, and at least one research professional through a network.01-21-2010

Michael Linn, Simi Valley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120088222System for Measuring Speed and Magnitude of Responses and Methods Thereof - A system and methods for providing input devices or sensors to record users' responses or answers to questions and the conviction of those answers by measuring and tracking various metrics, including the speed, direction and magnitude or power of a response to the question, and calculating the score thereof.04-12-2012

Randy Linn, Charlotte, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120055657COMPACT HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger includes at least two tanks containing a medium to be temperature treated and a plurality of heat exchange tubes extending between the at least two tanks. The heat exchange tubes have exterior surface areas at least partially defining a heat exchange area. A set of cooling fins is located between the heat exchange tubes of the plurality of heat exchange tubes to increase the heat exchange area. The fins are configured to define a plurality of non-straight line paths for the flow of air across the heat exchanger. The non-straight line paths force the flow of air across the heat exchange to change direction and cause impingement of the air onto the fins and tubes as well as turbulence for increasing heat transfer performance.03-08-2012

Randy W. Linn, Charlotte, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110018269WIND TURBINE - A wind turbine system is provided to generate electricity from wind energy. The system locates generator at a bottom portion of the tower. The system rotates either the entire tower, or the nacelle and the generator simultaneously. A flexible power transfer member inside the tower connects a top rotation transfer member and the bottom rotation transfer member to transfer wind energy captured by the turbine rotor from the top rotation transfer member to the bottom rotation transfer member. A pitch mechanism to rotate the rotor blades in a desired angular position about the rotor blades longitudinal axis is also provided.01-27-2011

Raymond Linn, Torrance, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090018766Navigation method and system for selecting and visiting scenic places on selected scenic byway - A navigation method and apparatus is designed to efficiently retrieve the information on the scenic byways and to visit such scenic byways through calculated routes. The navigation method and system performs a scenic byway mode in which operations and screen displays are specially designed for efficiently retrieving and selecting a desired scenic byway and scenic places to visit. The navigation method and system allows the user to efficiently search the information and select the scenic byway and scenic places to visit. The navigation method and system stores the information on the scenic byways in the map database and facilitates retrieval thereof in response to the request by the user. Alternatively, the information on the scenic byways and scenic places can be retrieved from the remote data server through wireless communication.01-15-2009

Robert E. Linn, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100129595Deceptive Security Screen Cover - The present invention is a deceptive security cover to hide important electronic equipment in a transportation vehicle from view. The deceptive security cover would look like a simple or low cost radio or CD player commonly found in transportation vehicles, or other common dashboard feature.05-27-2010

Rodman Ray Linn, Los Alamos, NM US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100094567DETERMINING EFFECTS OF TURBINE BLADES ON FLUID MOTION - Disclosed is a technique for simulating wind interaction with wind turbines. A turbine blade is divided into radial sections. The effect that each of these radial sections has on the velocities in Eulerian computational cells they overlap is determined. The effect is determined using Lagrangian techniques such that the calculations need not include wind components in the radial direction. A force on each radial section of turbine blade is determined. This force depends on the axial and azimuthal components of the fluid flow in the computational cell and the geometric properties of the turbine blade. The force on the turbine blade is fed back to effect the fluid flow in the computational cell for the next time step.04-15-2010
20110231116DETERMINING EFFECTS OF TURBINE BLADES ON FLUID MOTION - Disclosed is a technique for simulating wind interaction with wind turbines. A turbine blade is divided into radial sections. The effect that each of these radial sections has on the velocities in Eulerian computational cells they overlap is determined. The effect is determined using Lagrangian techniques such that the calculations need not include wind components in the radial direction. A force on each radial section of turbine blade is determined. This force depends on the axial and azimuthal components of the fluid flow in the computational cell and the geometric properties of the turbine blade. The force on the turbine blade is fed back to effect the fluid flow in the computational cell for the next time step.09-22-2011

Romeo S. Linn, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090026310Variable pitch anti torque coaxial counter rotation bi-prop rotor - Single engine aircrafts, spot light, seaplanes, ultra-light planes, gyro-planes, power parachutes, trikes, airship etc commonly use fixed pitch low efficiency propellers that generate unbalancing torque. Pilots need to make offset turning to anti-torque. The subject novel anti torque coaxial counter rotation Bi-Prop Rotor fill out the empty of such variable and reversible thrust anti-torque propulsion device. The Bi-Prop Rotor comprises an on axis driving compact unobvious gear box; 2 sets multiple blades prop-rotors with variable pitch push rods and bearing-plate assemblies, co-axial tandem mounted at both sides of the gear box; a set sliding bridge mechanism that synchronized the tandem prop-rotors blade pitch turning; and a driving pulley chain or bell driving system. When engine power up the driving pulley, the primary prop-rotor mounted with the pulley rotates, and drives the gear box. The gear box converts rotation to counter direction in the same RPM, and drives the second prop-rotor on axis end rotating. This bi-prop rotor has multiple unique features: A, anti-torque; B, linear vary blade pitch angle and thrust; C, can reverse blade pitch direction to produce reversed thrust to do air speed deceleration, or air braking; D, has extraordinary aerodynamic efficiency; E, substantially produces a lot more thrust with same engine power.01-29-2009

Scott A. Linn, Corvallis, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090040260Disabling a nozzle - Embodiments of nozzle disable systems and methods are disclosed.02-12-2009

Scott L. Linn, Corvallis, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110169885PRECURSOR PULSE GENERATION FOR INKJET PRINTHEAD - The present invention is embodied in a printing system (07-14-2011

Steven H. Linn, Hillsboro, OR US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080239458Transmissive, Optically Addressed, Photosensitive Spatial Light Modulators and Color Display Systems Incorporating Same - An optically addressed, photoconductive spatial light modulator (SLM) operates in a transmissive mode and is capable of modulating a wide spectrum of visible light. There is no pixel structure or native pixel resolution in the SLM. The SLM has no photodiodes and does not rectify. A light projection system (10-02-2008

Thomas John Linn, Adrian, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110156546RESISTANT SINK BASE CABINET - A cabinet for use in an environment in which water may be present has a structural base and a face front. The structural base has a pair of structural plastic side pieces for bearing a load of the cabinet, the side pieces each have a pair of legs, a front edge, a back edge and a pair of mounting portions, a plastic floor the floor tilting downwardly from a back of the cabinet towards the face front, the plastic floor having a first portion attaching to one of the side pieces and a second portion for attaching to another of the side pieces, a pair of cross supports for connecting the structural sides above the plastic floor, the cross supports mounting within the mounting portions. The face front is made from wood or a wood byproduct and attaches to each side piece at the front edges thereof.06-30-2011

W. Michael Linn, Winter Springs, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110272117Energy Chassis and Energy Exchange Device - Systems, methods and devices for utilizing an energy chassis device designed to sense, collect, store and distribute energy from where it is available using devices that harvest or convert energy to locations requiring energy such as but not limited to HVAC (heating, ventilation and cooling) systems. The systems, methods and devices can also be used with a next generation geothermal heat exchanger that achieves higher energy harvesting efficiency and provides greater functionality than current geothermal exchangers.11-10-2011