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Loren Bakko, Glenwood, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110042498Hammer - The various embodiments disclosed and pictured illustrate a hammer for comminuting various materials. The embodiments pictured and described herein are primarily for use with a rotatable hammermill assembly. The hammer includes a connector end having a rod hole therein, a contact end for delivery of energy to the material to be comminuted, and a neck affixing the connector end to the contact end. The neck is formed with at least one neck recess therein. In other embodiments, one or more shoulders are positioned around the periphery of the rod hole for added strength. In still other embodiments, the contact end is configured with more than one contact surface.02-24-2011

Loren Brichter, West Chester, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100199180User Interface Mechanics - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for providing enhanced user interface mechanics are presented. In one arrangement, a scrollable list of content items may be displayed. Input associated with a scroll command may be received. Then, based on the scroll command, a scrollable refresh trigger may be displayed. Subsequently, the scrollable list of content items may be refreshed in response to determining, based on the scroll command, that the scrollable refresh trigger has been activated. In at least one instance, it may be determined that the scrollable refresh trigger has been activated in response to determining that the scroll command was completed while the scrollable refresh trigger was fully displayed.08-05-2010

Loren Brichter, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080303846Assymetric two-pass graphics scaling - A method and an apparatus for determining an up scale factor and a down scale factor according to a scale factor received from a graphics application program interface (API) to scale a graphics data in a graphics processing unit (GPU) are described. The up scale factor and the down scale factor may be precisely stored in the GPU based on a fixed number of bits. An actual scale factor which can be precisely stored in the GPU corresponding to the scale factor may differ from the scale factor with a difference. Graphics commands may be sent to the GPU to scale the graphics data according to the up scale factor and the down scale factor separately. A combined scale factor corresponding to a combination of the up scale factor and the down scale factor may differ from the scale factor less then the difference between the actual scale factor and the scale factor12-11-2008
20080320414EDGE ANTI-ALIASING - Methods and apparatuses for efficient edge anti-aliasing.12-25-2008
20110134147Asymmetric Two-Pass Graphics Scaling - A method and an apparatus for determining an up scale factor and a down scale factor according to a scale factor received from a graphics application program interface (API) to scale a graphics data in a graphics processing unit (GPU) are described. The up scale factor and the down scale factor may be precisely stored in the GPU based on a fixed number of bits. An actual scale factor which can be precisely stored in the GPU corresponding to the scale factor may differ from the scale factor with a difference. Graphics commands may be sent to the GPU to scale the graphics data according to the up scale factor and the down scale factor separately. A combined scale factor corresponding to a combination of the up scale factor and the down scale factor may differ from the scale factor less then the difference between the actual scale factor and the scale factor.06-09-2011

Loren Doppelt, Palatine, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090273130TILE HOLDING FIXTURE ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fixture assembly that is capable of holding work pieces such tiles of various sizes in various positions in a manner which enables freehand cutting. Various embodiments include a main fixture having a working top surface area that includes strategically placed cylindrical openings that are configured to receive easily manipulated tile holding clamps, various dogs that can be removably secured to the fixture in order to place tiles in a desirable position to be held during a cutting operations. The fixture is light weight and is easily transportable to a jobsite and has the capability of storing the clamps, dogs, marking instruments and the like.11-05-2009

Loren Druz, Clayton, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120064201GALVANIC PACKAGE FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND PRESERVATION METHOD - A package for fruits and vegetables having galvanic functionality is formed by using two or more metals with different galvanic activity properties on the surface of a nonmetallic substrate. The metals may be deposited electrolytically, by vacuum, autocatalytically, or by other methods. The metals are selected to create a galvanic reaction after the package is filled with a low pH food product and its associated liquids, juices, brine, etc. The package may extend the shelf-life of the food product contained therein, for example, by making metal ions available to the food product.03-15-2012

Loren Duvekot, Goochland, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080283067VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS FOR PRODUCING A TOBACCO ROD WITH A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL TUBE EXTENDING THERETHROUGH - A method for making cigarettes comprising feeding tubing piece-by-piece to a vertical duct by opening and closing-timing gate operated by cam, accelerating tubing down to the vertical duct, with the help of vertical accelerator belts until the tubing becomes captured into the hopper holder, picking the tubing with an articulate tubing holder located on a transferring drum, lowering to the garniture, and releasing the tubing under the registration lagged-belt.11-20-2008
20090165935FILTER TUBE MAKING - A hollow filter tube is produced with a longitudinal seam and a fixed diameter. In the formation of the hollow tube glue is applied along a longitudinal side edge portion of an endless strip, and the strip is then formed into a tubular shape with an unglued longitudinal edge portion tucked directly under and against the glued side edge portion. The hollow tube is then heated to drive moisture from the glue and size and shape the hollow tube. Ultimately the formed hollow tube is cut into specific lengths.07-02-2009
20100179041LATCHING BLANK, SLEEVE AND PACKAGE - A blank of foldable material to form a sleeve having a recess and a latching mechanism openable and closable by a user. The sleeve can contain articles such as packets of consumer products to form a package.07-15-2010

Patent applications by Loren Duvekot, Goochland, VA US

Loren Eyres, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110032605PULSED OPTICAL SOURCE - The invention relates to pulsed optical sources formed of a source of seed optical radiation, a pulsed optical amplifier for pulsing the seed optical radiation, and an output optical port for outputting a pulsed optical signal produced by the pulsed optical amplifier. An optically isolating element such as an optical circulator is provided in the optical path between the optical seed source and the pulsed optical amplifier.02-10-2011

Loren Fanony, Puyallup, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090056198Bristle stone aquarium worm trap - A bristle stone worm trapping device is made from or concealed within a rock, which may be a live rock. The trapping device may be made by cutting a rock in two, drilling a bait holding cavity within the rock, and drilling bait access tunnel holes in the rock. Alternately the trapping device may be made by simply drilling a cylindrical opening in the rock forming an inner bait holding cavity and means for accessing the bait holding cavity. Bait is placed within the cavity or cylindrical opening. Alternately a plastic or PVC bait holding tube or pipe having end caps and sidewalls with bait access holes therein may be placed inside the cavity or cylindrical opening drilled in the rock.03-05-2009

Loren Froomin, Loomis, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120137205TRANSPARENT BUSINESS DATA COMPOSITION SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS - Certain example embodiments described herein relate to techniques for enabling a business process model (BPM) to be transparent (in whole or in part) from the source of data that triggers it. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to techniques enabling transparent composition and decomposition of e-form data from one or more e-form formats into data that is directly usable by a Business Process Model Engine. Information from an e-form may, for example, be used in a business process, e.g., after a template or document type is created that represents the e-form in a format that the BPM Engine understands, and the e-form may be transparently composed into and decomposed out from the business data in certain example embodiments.05-31-2012

Loren Kohnfelder, Redmond, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090320089POLICY-BASED USER BROKERED AUTHORIZATION - A User Brokered Authorization (UBA) mechanism for policy decisions in a computing device is provided. The authorization mechanism interacts with an authorization layer of the computing device's operating system and enables a determination of whether an authorization decision can be made programmatically or by end user decision based on generalized device policy.12-24-2009

Loren Loiseau, Reno, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100016067NETWORKED GAMING SYSTEM WITH ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTING METHODS AND APPARATUS - A computerized management system and methods including accounting, auditing, and correcting systems and processes are disclosed for use with game and/or gaming devices, systems, and methods enable users to remotely monitor, control, and modify financial data, reports, and information related to game and/or gaming machines and apparatuses of different classes, for example Class II and Class III gaming machines and table games, and different facilities, such as Class III gaming establishments, bingo establishments, and lottery establishments.01-21-2010
20100016068NETWORKED GAMING SYSTEM WITH ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTING METHODS AND APPARATUS - A computerized management system and methods including accounting, auditing, and correcting systems and processes are disclosed for use with game and/or gaming devices, systems, and methods enable users to remotely monitor, control, and modify financial data, reports, and information related to game and/or gaming machines and apparatuses of different classes, for example Class II and Class III gaming machines and table games, and different facilities, such as Class III gaming establishments, bingo establishments, and lottery establishments.01-21-2010

Loren Lundtveit, Wadsworth, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090187138REUSABLE EFFLUENT DRAIN CONTAINER FOR DIALYSIS AND OTHER MEDICAL FLUID THERAPIES - A dialysis system includes a source of dialysis fluid; at least one pump for pumping dialysate to or from a patient or dialyzer; and a drain container configured to receive effluent dialysis fluid from the patient or dialyzer through a drain tube, the drain container including an at least semi-rigid body, the body including a handle, a drain tube receiving portion, a spout, and wherein at least a portion of the body is non-opaque such that effluent dialysis fluid inside the at least semi-rigid body can be viewed.07-23-2009

Loren Luppes, Estero, FL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080308505System and Process for Removal of Phosphorous and Ammonia from Aqueous Streams - We disclose a process for the removal of phosphorous and ammonia from an aqueous stream by contacting the aqueous stream with magnesium and base in a first zone having a first pH, to form an (n−1)th mixed stream and a first portion of struvite; separating the (n−1)th mixed stream from the first portion of struvite; removing at least some struvite from the first portion of struvite; contacting the (n−1)th mixed stream with base in an nth zone, wherein n is an integer incrementing from 2 to n12-18-2008
20090095286Cereal Refining Process - A process including steeping cereal kernels in an aqueous liquid, producing softened cereal; milling the softened cereal, producing a milled cereal comprising germ, protein, starch, and fiber; separating at least some of at least one material selected from the group consisting of germ, starch, and protein from the milled cereal, producing at least one of germ, starch, and a first protein portion, and also producing a first fiber portion that comprises fiber and starch, and a light steep water that comprises protein; separating at least some protein from the light steep water, producing a second protein portion and a process water that comprises protein; converting at least some of the starch in the first fiber portion to saccharides; separating at least some of the saccharides from the first fiber portion, producing saccharides and a second fiber portion that comprises fiber; and burning at least some of the fiber from the second fiber portion, producing a flue gas and a first quantity of energy; wherein the process further comprises at least one step selected from the group consisting of least partially powering at least one previous step with the first quantity of energy; and drying at least one separated material selected from the group consisting of the germ, the starch, the first protein portion, the second protein portion, and the saccharides with the flue gas, producing a dried separated material and a dryer exhaust. In one further embodiment, the process further includes digesting anaerobically the biologically available organic residues from the process water, producing a biogas and a final waste water. In a still further embodiment, the process further includes burning the biogas to produce a second quantity of energy and at least partially powering at least one previous step with the second quantity of energy.04-16-2009

Loren Murney, Oak Grove, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120109250IMPLANT TOOL AND IMPROVED ELECTRODE DESIGN FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURE - Devices and methods of use for introduction and implantation of an electrode as part of a minimally invasive technique. An implantable baroreflex activation system includes a control system having an implantable housing, an electrical lead, attachable to the control system, and an electrode structure. The electrode structure is near one end of the electrical lead, and includes a monopolar electrode, a backing material having an effective surface area larger than the electrode, and a releasable pivotable interface to mate with an implant tool. The electrode is configured for implantation on an outer surface of a blood vessel and the control system is programmed to deliver a baroreflex therapy via the monopolar electrode to a baroreceptor within a wall of the blood vessel.05-03-2012

Loren Nauss, Colchester, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120114898ANAEROBIC ADHESIVE AND SEALANT COMPOSITIONS IN FILM FORM, FILM SPOOL ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING SUCH COMPOSITIONS IN FILM FORM AND PREAPPLIED VERSIONS THEREOF ON MATABLE PARTS - Anaerobic adhesive and sealant compositions in film form, film spool assemblies containing such compositions in film form and preapplied versions thereof on matable parts are provided.05-10-2012

Loren Oury, Wheaton, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090119149Integrated Access to Occupational Healthcare Information - Aspects of the present invention provide systems and methods relating to aggregated access to healthcare information. One aspect of the invention relates to providing a single point of access to multiple stakeholders with respect to a medical case that may include information from multiple healthcare providers.05-07-2009

Loren Parfit, Squamish CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100277270METHOD OF REMOTELY CONFIGURING A CONTROLLER RESPONSIVE TO WIRELESS SIGNALS - A method of remotely configuring a controller responsive to wireless signals includes entering a controller programming mode from a regular mode in response to at least one wireless signal corresponding to a first click pattern from a switch. The controller provides a first notification to indicate a first selected configurable feature of the controller. Each of a plurality of configurable features of the controller has a different assigned notification. The controller provides a second notification to indicate a second selected configurable feature in response to at least one wireless signal corresponding to a second click pattern from the switch. The method also includes exiting the programming mode. The notification may be a flashing of lights, a dimming of lights, an audible sound, an adjustment of a damper position, or a combination of these things.11-04-2010

Loren Reas, Kent, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090067447Wireless channel selection techniques and devices - Techniques for locating wireless channels usable for transmitting media signals from personal media players that are adequately separated from wireless channels used for other purposes. One technique involves identifying a target channel and at least two additional channels within a certain proximity of the target channel, and evaluating a channel usability algorithm based on characteristics, such as the received signal strengths, of the target channel and the received signal strengths of each of the proximate channels. Based on evaluation of the algorithm, the target channel is deemed either usable or not usable to transmit the media signal. The most desirable available target channel(s) in a particular group or sub-group of wireless channels may also be identified.03-12-2009
20090325704Dynamic Selection of Voice Quality Over a Wireless System - Various systems, methods, and computer readable instructions are disclosed herein for dynamically allocating fixed bandwidth over a wireless link between a video game console and a wireless peripheral device. In an embodiment, the voice sample rate in a wireless microphone may be dynamically adjusted to free up bandwidth that can be repurposed for other operations. The sample rate adjustment can range from maximum where the bandwidth is filled with voice data to a lesser sample rate. In the case where the sample rate is less than max, the freed up bandwidth can be for used for other operations.12-31-2009

Loren Steenhoek, Ankeny, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100043685SEED PLANTER - The invention is directed to an apparatus, method and system for a seed planter. The seed planter has a planting, dispensing and metering assembly operatively attached to a mobile supporting structure. The metering assembly has separated seed pre-staging and/or staging positions for staging pre-specified counts of seed separated from other counts in the batch and maintaining separation of the pre-specified counts of seed from other counts in the batch for planting. Alternatively, the metering assembly has separated seed staging positions for staging a batch of seed in singulated form for planting.02-25-2010
20100047801METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA DRIVEN MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL SEEDS - A method for managing seed includes non-destructively sampling individual seeds to assist in providing evaluation data for each of the individual seeds, storing the evaluation data and seed identifiers associated with each of the individual seeds in a data store, selecting a subset of seed for planting at least partially based on the evaluation data, and planting the subset of seed. A system for management of seed on an individual seed basis includes an evaluation subsystem for evaluating individual non-destructively sampled seeds to provide evaluation data for the seeds, a selection subsystem for selecting a subset of the individual seeds at least partially based on the evaluation data, and a planting subsystem for planting the subset of individual seeds.02-25-2010
20110270529SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MANAGING A RESEARCH SEED LOCATION - The present invention provides a system, method and computer program product for managing a research seed location. In various embodiments, the method of the present invention comprises storing at least one field characteristic layer in a memory, storing at least one the research plot layer in a memory, and merging the research plot layer and the field characteristic layer via a processor. In some embodiments, the research plot plan may be linked to a research plot database. In some embodiments, plant observation data and/or plant harvest data may be collected and may be merged with the research plot plan. In some embodiments, a seed planting device may be controlled to plant seeds according to the research plot plan.11-03-2011
20120116572METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SORTING EAR CORN - A system and method for sorting ear corn are provided. The system may include a transport device for transporting ear corn along a processing path and an ear corn husking stage for removing husks from the ear corn. The system may further include an ear corn sorting stage for sorting the ear corn downstream from the ear corn husking stage. The ear corn sorting stage may include one or more sensor devices for identifying and determining a location of the ear corn having at least one defined characteristic. Further, the ear corn sorting stage may include robotic devices for picking up the identified ear corn and placing the identified ear corn in an alternate location. Thereby, for example, the ear corn may be returned to the husking stage, a flawed portion of the ear corn may be removed, or the ear corn may be disposed of05-10-2012

Patent applications by Loren Steenhoek, Ankeny, IA US

Loren Tayior, Chatham, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110248041Interactive Manual Cup Dispenser - A use-activated cup dispenser capable of sensing the manual removal of individual cups therefrom is provided. Manual removal is understood to include physical contact between a hand and a cup and extraction of the cup from the cup dispenser by the user. The invention includes a decorative cover including a housing disposed between first and second covers, at least one switch mechanism, a control circuit, and at least one active element including light elements, motor elements, scent dispensers, and/or audio elements. The decorative cover further includes an opening along one end. One or more switch mechanisms are provided along the first cover adjacent to the opening. The functionality of switch mechanisms includes direct contact, indirect contact, and non-contact between the cup and an optical or mechanical switch. The control circuit could be disposed on a circuit board and controls the functionality of the active elements. Active elements are attached to the decorative cover and are actuated when a cup interacts with at least one switch mechanism. Active elements enhance the entertainment and interactive properties of the cup dispenser.10-13-2011