Inventors list |
Assignees list |
Classification tree browser |
Top 100 Inventors |
Top 100 Assignees |
Louis J.
Louis J. Beato, Rochester, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090046934 | STORING AND PRESENTING ANCILLARY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM SCANNED PRINTS - The present invention relates to a system and method for data storage and retrieval, and more particularly, for indicating that ancillary data is stored in a header of a JPEG file and accessible to a user. The system comprises a JPEG file having an EXIF header and associated image data, and at least one other file of digital data, and a computer. The computer is programmed to scan the JPEG image file for a special indicator in the application marker section of the EXIF header. If the marker is present, the value of marker indicates what type of ancillary digital data is present in the header. For instance, if the marker contains the string EKC-JPEG, then the ancillary data is known to be another JPEG file. Other types of data can be indicated as appropriate. The presence of the ancillary data is then used for the appropriate type of presentation to the user. A reveal icon is then used in presenting the data to indicate whether the ancillary data is another JPEG file, video, audio, sound, document, etc. The user would be presented with the data as appropriate. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090046940 | EMBEDDED MESSAGES IN PICTURES - The present invention relates to a system and method for indicating the presence of ancillary data in a header of a JPEG file. The system comprises a JPEG file having an EXIF header and associated image data, and at least one other file of digital data, and a computer. The computer is programmed to scan the JPEG image file for a special indicator in the application marker section of the EXIF header. If the marker is present, the value of marker indicates what type of ancillary digital data is present in the header. For instance, if the marker contains the string EKC-JPEG, then the ancillary data is known to be another JPEG file. Other types of data can be indicated as appropriate. The presence of the ancillary data is then used for the appropriate type of presentation to the user. A reveal icon is then used in presenting the data to indicate whether the ancillary data is another JPEG file, video, audio, sound, document, etc. The user would be presented with the data as appropriate. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090153925 | AUTOMATIC DETERMINING IMAGE AND NON-IMAGE SIDES OF SCANNED HARDCOPY MEDIA - A system and method for determining the image and ancillary image sides of scanned hardcopy media. Hardcopy prints typically provide ancillary data to supply additional information for an area of interest and can enhance the analysis of key data in the print. Postcards, for example, provide a unique form of ancillary data. On the back of a postcard image, ancillary data information such as stamps, user notes, dates, addresses, and other types of annotation can be found. This data typically provides additional information to a reader of the postcard. Dual sided scanners provide both the image and ancillary (i.e., non-image) scans simultaneously. In addition, ancillary data can be in a variety of formats, such as audio, video and the like. When a hardcopy print is scanned the scanner provides two image files that represent the image and ancillary image sides of the print. However, given two image files that represent a hardcopy print scan, the front and back need to be automatically identified as to which is of primary interest to a user. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090310814 | FINDING ORIENTATION AND DATE OF HARDCOPY MEDIUM - A method of determining the image capture date of scanned hardcopy medium, includes scanning hardcopy medium that includes at least one index print(s) to produce scanned digital images; detecting one or more index prints from among the scanned digital images; identifying thumbnail images contained within the one or more index prints; determining an image capture date for each index print and associating the image capture date with the thumbnail image(s) contained within that index print; matching a scanned digital image to a thumbnail image from the one or more index prints; associating the date from the thumbnail image to the scanned digital image that matches the thumbnail image; and storing the date in association with the scanned digital image that matches the thumbnail image. | 12-17-2009 |
Louis J. Beregszazi, Antwerp, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090178638 | MULTIPLE AXLE TAPPET LIFTER ASSEMBLY - The invention allows for a larger bronze axle outer diameter for increased contact area to carry system loads in tappet body assemblies of engine valve trains; thereby, improving wear and improving the life of the tappet. Relatively small diameter steel pins are used to secure the bronze axle and because the pins are within the bronze axle they do not need to be specifically processed for stress contact or retention. The bronze axle requires the cam roller follower inside diameter to increase as well to reduce the cross section of the cam roller follower. This thinner cross section improves the rotational inertia reducing the risk of skidding at the cam-to-roller interface. Skidding at this interface significantly reduces the life of the cam roller follower and/or the cam lobe. The smaller pin diameter provides addition clearance when packaged next to an adjacent cam lobe. | 07-16-2009 |
Louis J. Brandewiede, Chagrin Falls, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110186329 | Crosslinkable Thermoplastic Polyurethane - The TPU of this invention contains unsaturation in its polymeric backbone. The unsaturation can be present in the soft segment or in the hard segment or in both the soft and hard segments of the TPU. The TPU can be molded like a thermoplastic, and can be subsequently crosslinked by exposure to electron beam irradiation into thermoset articles having excellent chemical resistance, dimensional stability, set properties, heat resistance, oxidative resistance, and creep resistance. In one embodiment, the TPUs of this invention are the reaction product (1) a hydroxyl terminated intermediate, (2) a polyisocyanate, (3) a saturated glycol chain extender, and (4) a glycol chain extender containing carbon-carbon double bonds, such as the allyl moieties present in trimethylolpropane monoallyl ether. In another embodiment of this invention, the thermoplastic polyurethane which is crosslinkable by e-beam irradiation is comprised of the reaction product of (1) a saturated hydroxyl terminated intermediate, (2) an unsaturated hydroxyl terminated intermediate, wherein the unsaturated hydroxyl terminated intermediate contains carbon-carbon double bonds, (3) a polyisocyanate, and (4) a saturated glycol chain extender. | 08-04-2011 |
Louis J. Cutajar, Woodstock, GA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120057690 | IDENTIFYING ACTIONS TO TAKE WITH REGARD TO REPEAT CALLERS - A call handling system receives an incoming call from a caller. In response to receiving the incoming call, the call handling system determines a call count for the caller. The call count for the caller is based on a number of calls in a sequence of calls received by the call handling system from the caller, including the incoming call. A maximum amount of time between any of the calls in the sequence of calls does not exceed an expiration period. Based on the call count for the caller, the call handling system identifies and performs an action to take with regard to the incoming call. | 03-08-2012 |
Louis J. Defilippi, Palatine, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100215600 | Compositions comprising a UV-absorbing chromophore - A chemical composition comprising a linker agent and a compound comprising at least one UV-absorbing chromophore, wherein the linker agent is characterized by the general formula: | 08-26-2010 |
Louis J. Dell'Talia, Homewood, AL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090304625 | MODULATORS OF CARDIAC CELL HYPERTROPHY AND HYPERPLASIA - Provided are compositions and methods for modulating cardiac cell hypertrophy and hyperplasia using inhibitors of c-Kit activity. | 12-10-2009 |
Louis J. Dobek, Somers, CT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090184475 | FACE SEAL FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A face seal for a gas turbine engine comprises a seal body that has a contact face to engage a rotating surface. The contact face is defined as an area extending radially between an inner diameter of the seal body and an outer diameter of the seal body at one seal end. A ratio of the outer diameter to the inner diameter is at least 1.054. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090208151 | BEARING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUBRICATION - A bearing system includes a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring spaced radially outwards from the first bearing ring, and a bearing cage between the first bearing ring and the second bearing ring. The bearing cage includes a circumferential outer side, a circumferential inner side, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced retainer portions between an axially forward end and an axially trailing end. Roller elements are located in the plurality of retainer portions of the bearing cage. At least one fluid nozzle is axially spaced from the bearing cage for dispensing a fluid to the roller elements. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090230628 | FACE SEAL FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A face seal for a gas turbine engine comprises a seal body that has a contact face to engage a rotating surface. The contact face is defined as an area extending radially between an inner diameter of the seal body and an outer diameter of the seal body at one seal end providing a radial width. The radial width is between greater than 0.15 inch (3.81 mm). | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090317029 | BEARING SYSTEM - A bearing system includes an inner ring that surrounds an axis of rotation, an outer ring spaced radially outwards from the inner ring, and a cage that is positioned between the inner and outer rings to support a plurality of bearing elements. The inner ring includes an axial slot that extends in a direction along the axis of rotation. The inner ring also includes at least one radial side slot formed in at least one of a fore and aft end surface of the inner ring. The radial side slot directs lubricating fluid from the axial slot toward the cage to lubricate the plurality of bearing elements. | 12-24-2009 |
Louis J. Dobek, Jr., Somers, CT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090067985 | Roller Bearings, and Struts and Gas Turbine Engines Having such Bearings - Roller bearings, and struts and gas turbine engines using such bearings are provided. In this regard, a representative roller bearing for a gas turbine engine includes: a roller having a rolling surface and an end; a race having a flange and defining a raceway, the raceway terminating at the flange, the raceway being operative to receive the roller such that the rolling surface of the roller engages in rolling contact with the raceway; and a hard coating applied to the flange such that the end of the roller engages in sliding contact with the coating. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090293278 | METHOD OF MAKING INTEGRAL SUN GEAR COUPLING - A method of constructing an integral coupling system containing a sun gear is disclosed. An integral sun gear is provided that has a sun gear component and a connection shaft. A first straight flat inner edge is machined on a first diaphragm to use as a datum point, and then the straight flat edge is fixtured. A tapered outer edge is machined on the first diaphragm, and the first diaphragm is welded to the integral sun gear. The flat inner edge is generally perpendicular to a central axis of the connection shaft. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090298640 | INTEGRAL SUN GEAR COUPLING - A coupling system for connecting a sun gear to a shaft within a planetary gear train, includes a sun gear coupling connecting the sun gear to the shaft. The sun gear coupling has at least one undulant flexible section joined to an inflexible spindle for accommodating misalignment between the sun gear and the shaft. The flexible section comprises a cylindrical ring having a diameter greater than the diameter of the spindle, and joined to the spindle by two longitudinally spaced apart diaphragms. The juncture between the diaphragms, the ring, and the spindle is curved in cross section on an outer side to improve flexibility and minimize stress concentrations, and the inner sides of the diaphragms are straight edges which result in a non-symmetric contour of the diaphragm walls. | 12-03-2009 |
Louis J. Durlofsky, Belmont, CA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080234988 | UPSCALING MULTIPLE GEOLOGICAL MODELS FOR FLOW SIMULATION - A method, system and machine-readable medium encoded with machine-executable instructions for creating an ensemble of estimated upscaled reservoir models from fine-scale geological models of the subsurface region to produce coarse-scale models of the subsurface region, the method includes computing coarse-scale attributes for a plurality of realizations, numerically simulating coarse-scale properties for a subset of the plurality of realizations, generating calibration data based on the numerically simulated coarse-scale properties and corresponding coarse-scale attributes, and estimating coarse-scale properties for a plurality of realizations, wherein the estimating is done using a statistical procedure and is calibrated using the calibration data to produce coarse-scale properties of an ensemble of upscaled models. | 09-25-2008 |
Louis J. Fournet, Ii, Franklin, LA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090112143 | Protective skin cover - The present invention is a protective skin covering having at least three distinct layers that can be worn on multiple parts of the human body. The inner layer substantially surrounds the area over which said protective skin covering is to be worn, and is constructed of soft, non-abrasive fabric. The middle layer provides padding to protect a wearer against impact with foreign objects. The outer layer is a durable, flexible, material (such as, for example, nylon or other similar material) that protects the middle layer, protects the skin of the wearer, resists wear and tear, and provides a surface for decorative designs or other attractive features. | 04-30-2009 |
Louis J. Frontino, Cherry Hill, NJ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110279225 | Methods and Apparatus for a Security Electronic Drop Safe - Systems and techniques for providing an improved electronic safe are described. In one aspect, an electronic safe is provided with enhanced security, increased functionality and ease of use. The electronic safe may contain a camera, proximity sensor, vibration sensor and other sensors to sense and identify users. A wireless tag may be used to identify the person making deposits or also personnel making a cash pickup. The security is further enhanced by ensuring the power cannot be removed to the safe by having an internal battery backup power source and management electronics. | 11-17-2011 |
Louis J. Gazo, Independence, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110262758 | ENAMEL AND GROUND COAT COMPOSITIONS - A composition that upon firing, forms a non-stick enamel layer is disclosed. The composition can be applied to a metal substrate to provide a non-stick, durable coating for cooking surfaces. Also disclosed are methods of forming enamel layers and corresponding coated substrates. Various ground coats and related methods are also described. Furthermore, various multilayer coatings and structures are disclosed that include an enamel layer and a ground coat layer. | 10-27-2011 |
Louis J. Guarracina, Newburyport, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090240370 | AUTOMATED TESTING SYSTEM ARRANGEMENTS USING DOCKING STATION - Automated testing system arrangements using a docking station. One system includes a unit including: a) a polygonal base having a plurality of sides, a number of the plurality of sides including a docking station for mating with a mobile equipment carrying cart; and b) a robotic arm having a stationary base positioned on or in the polygonal base and configured to interact with the equipment on each mobile equipment carrying cart. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090246081 | INSTRUMENT DOCKING STATION FOR AN AUTOMATED TESTING SYSTEM - An automated testing system includes one or more laboratory devices that operate together to perform an assay. The testing system is designed such that a laboratory device may be seamlessly integrated with the remaining devices in a quick and effortless manner. Specifically, the laboratory device is securely mounted on a slidable cart with fluid and electrical connections established therebetween. The slidable cart is in turn adapted to releasably engage with a docking station that is fixedly mounted on the workspace floor, the docking station being provided with at least one fluid input connection, an input power connection and at least one communication signal connection that are relatively permanent in nature. In order to couple the cart to the docking station, the cart is rolled generally into position above the docking station using complementary alignment posts and tracks. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090302795 | AUTOMATED ROBOT TEACH TOOL AND METHOD OF USE - A robot teach tool is provided that enables automatic teaching of pick and place positions for a robot. The automated robot teach tool obviates the need for manual operation of the robot during the teaching. The result is an automated process that is much faster, more accurate, more repeatable and less taxing on a robot operator. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20110183411 | SELF-STERILIZING AUTOMATED INCUBATOR - A method and system for self-sterilizing an automated incubator is disclosed. The internal temperature of the automated incubator is elevated by forcing hot air to flow into the internal incubation chamber, wherein all mechanics and electronics associated with the automated plate mover are outside the internal incubation chamber. During sterilization, the heating system of the automated incubator will force hot air to flow over the internal surfaces of the incubator, thereby reducing contaminating microorganism resistance by inducing dehydration. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110270445 | INSTRUMENT TURNTABLE AND METHOD FOR USE - An instrument turntable is presented which allows an instrument to be installed into an automated system, yet that will still allow an operator to use the instrument manually, even while the automated system is running, without ever removing the instrument from the automated system. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110293488 | APPARATUS FOR LIDDING OR DELIDDING MICROPLATE - An automated lidder and/or delidder apparatus to engage and disengage a lid from a microplate is disclosed. The microplate includes a sample area with a plurality of individual wells and a hollow outer frame formed around the sample area, the frame being shaped to include a plurality of openings in its top surface. The lid includes a plate and a plurality of latches formed on the underside of the plate. In the lidding process, the apparatus presses down on the lid to insert each latch through a corresponding opening in the microplate until the latch snaps into engagement with the frame. In the delidding process, the apparatus inserts delidding posts into the openings to disengage the latches from the frame. | 12-01-2011 |
Louis J. Liguore, Poland, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090021265 | Lead insertion system and method - A system for determining whether a lead is securely inserted into a connector includes an actuator for moving the lead to a plurality of positions, a position sensor for measuring a position of the lead relative to the connector, and a force sensor for measuring an actual force exerted on the lead at each of the plurality of positions to define an actual force signature. A processor compares the actual force signature to a predetermined force signature to determine whether the lead is disposed within the opening of the connector. The method includes the steps of moving the lead to a plurality of positions, establishing an actual force signature, and establishing a predetermined force signature. If the actual force signature is within the predetermined force signature, then the lead is securely inserted into the opening. | 01-22-2009 |
Louis J. Maricondi, Mount Laurel, NJ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080288398 | Cash sweep account platform system and method - An integrated banking transaction services (IBTS) module receives an instrument from a client to initiate a brokerage transaction between a broker-dealer and an investment firm. The IBTS module transmits a notification message to a broker-dealer that the instrument was presented. The IBTS module receives a confirmation message from the broker-dealer that includes information as to whether to pay the instrument. If the instrument is to be paid, the IBTS module transmits information associated with the brokerage transaction to a sub-accounting engine. | 11-20-2008 |
Louis J. Morsberger, Bethesda, MD US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100324971 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING SURVEY INFORMATION FROM TARGETED CONSUMERS - In one embodiment, a method and system can be configured to collect survey information from targeted customers. The method and system can provide customer survey information to merchants such as retailers and service providers. The system and method can be configured to identify consumers to participate in a survey program. | 12-23-2010 |
Louis J. Nervegna, Andover, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090319814 | MEMORY POWER CONTROLLER - A memory power controller comprises a clock generation circuitry for generating a first clock signal and a second clock signal responsive to a source clock and a determination that the source clock has a period greater than a predetermined value. The first clock is generated responsive to a determination that the source clock has a period greater than the predetermined value and the second clock is generated responsive to the determination that the source clock has a period less than the predetermined value. Memory time-out circuitry generates a memory enable/disable signal to control operation of an associated memory responsive to the clock signal and the determination that the source clock has a period greater than the predetermined value. The memory time-out circuitry further synchronizes the memory enable/disable signal with the source clock. | 12-24-2009 |
Louis J. Noberini, Jr., Brooklyn, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110255679 | TELEPHONE NUMBER USE OPTIMIZATION FOR BLOCKS OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS - A method may include determining a count of excess telephone numbers (TNs) for removal from a block of TNs associated with a customer. The method may further include determining an order of priority for removing the excess TNs from the block of TNs and marking the excess TNs for removal from the block of TNs in the determined order of priority. | 10-20-2011 |
Louis J. Paglia, Jr., Summit, NJ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110276400 | Online Advertisement Storage and Active Management - A system and a method are disclosed for techniques and processes for stored online content, e.g., digital advertisement objects in a personally controlled repository. The content, e.g., digital advertisement objects, may be enhanced with additional metadata, extended upon by user generated and/or collaborated metadata, as well as the communication used by both the originating user storing the content, e.g., digital advertisement as well as those to whom said user may share the advertising objects with, and the advertiser, publisher and distributor of the content, e.g., digital advertisement. The systems and methods described herein allow for the control and management of distributed advertisements within a controlled repository. | 11-10-2011 |
Louis J. Raj, Jr., Queen Creek, AZ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090050067 | AQUATIC FARMING SYSTEMS - A system related to inland farming of seafood products within an environmentally-controlled seafood-farming environment. The seafood-farming environment is preferably established within at least one substantially buried space. The associated apparatus preferably comprises at least one nutrient supplier to supply adequate nutrients to at least one aqueous medium supporting the farming of the seafood, and at least one waste remover to remove unwanted waste from the aqueous medium. Surface crops are grown above and around the seafood-farming environment to maximize production within the farming site. A kit and methods of implementation are also discussed. | 02-26-2009 |
Louis J. Relle Jr, Belle Chase, LA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080281528 | System and Method for Environmental Sampling and Diagnostic Evaluation - An environmental sampling system and method that collects biological contaminates in a removable cassette device via a sample capture media, such as a filter. The cassette device which is designed to specifically cause mixing of the air stream in a manner to get even distribution of the airborne particulates on the filter media has affixed thereto a data storage unit for storing other environmental parameters sensed and measured by the system in addition to the IAQ questionnaire information inputted by the investigator. After the sample period is complete, the system can be re-deployed in the field or environment by simply replacing the removable cassette device having the data storage unit. The collected biological contaminates in a removable cassette device and stored data in the affixed data storage unit are sent to a laboratory for analysis. The environmental sampling system may be operated independently of the removable cassette device to obtain and data log physical environmental data such as temperature, relative humidity, wind velocities, pressure differentials, and particulate counts. | 11-13-2008 |
Louis J. Rendek, West Melbourne, FL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080244898 | Non-Planar Circuit Board and a Method for Fabricating the Same - A method for forming a circuit board is provided. The method includes forming a circuit board substrate ( | 10-09-2008 |
Louis J. Rendek, Jr., West Melbourne, FL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110223467 | DUAL LAYER SOLID STATE BATTERIES - Methods for fabrication of electronic systems and systems therefrom are provided. An electronic system includes a first substrate ( | 09-15-2011 |
Louis J. Sakey, Woburn, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100198888 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING DISTRIBUTED ASSETS AND MEDADATA - A system for managing distributed digital assets and related metadata in a network, including several interconnected nodes, each of the interconnected nodes providing accessibility to the distributed digital assets via user controlled stores and caching subsystems such that the management of the assets and related metadata is based on predetermined criteria. Each node includes a caching subsystem, a metadata store, a controller, a user-controlled asset component, and a networking subsystem for communication between each of the nodes. The interconnected nodes provide support for platform operation of client applications. | 08-05-2010 |
Louis J. Soslowsky, Penn Valley, PA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090197858 | HYPERCHOLESTROLEMIA AND TENDINOUS INJURIES - This invention provides compositions and methods of inhibiting, suppressing, or treating a tendinous or musculoskeletal soft tissue injury. The invention further provides a method of ameliorating symptoms associated with a tendinous or musculoskeletal soft tissue injury. Additionally, the invention provides methods for evaluating the risk of developing a tendinous or musculoskeletal soft tissue injury. | 08-06-2009 |
Louis J. Talarico, Jr., Shrewsbury, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120033675 | Dictation / audio processing system - An audio handling system comprising audio file handling means for at least one of converting, compressing, encrypting, E-mailing, and pushing audio files to at least one of a file transfer protocol (FTP) site and at least one E-mail address. | 02-09-2012 |
Louis J. Terminello, Danville, CA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100148112 | METHODS FOR CREATING LIGAND INDUCED PARAMAGNETISM IN NANOCRYSTALLINE STRUCTURES - A method according to one general embodiment includes applying an organic surfactant to a nanoparticle having a d | 06-17-2010 |
Louis J. Tijerina, Jr., Forney, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090297269 | MOTOR-POWERED, POLE-MOUNTED CONCRETE FINISHER - A motor-powered concrete finisher, having a motor and a rotatable circular disc powered by the motor are attached at the end of a counter-balanced extension pole. A handle may be provided at or near the balance point of the extension pole. The motor may be disposed on the rear end of the extension pole, to assist in counterbalancing the weight of the circular disc, hub, front end of the extension pole and other weight on the front end of the extension pole. An angled gear drive on the front end of the extension pole, driven by a shaft extending through the extension pole, has an attachment hub at its end for attachment of the circular disc. The motor may be an internal combustion engine. The concrete finisher may be a weed trimmer having the weed trimmer attachment replaced by a rotatable circular disc. | 12-03-2009 |
Louis J. Tullo, Hewlett, NY US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080213394 | Polymer-Based Antimicrobial Agents, Methods of Making Said Agents, and Products Incorporating Said Agents - An antimicrobial agent includes a metal ion in a hydrophilic polymer binder or carrier. The metal ion is preferably a silver ion and the hydrophilic polymer preferably comprises a sulfonated polyurethane or sulfonated polystyrene. According to a method of the invention, the antimicrobial agent is dissolved in dimethyl acetamide DMA, applied to paper by spraying, squeegee or the like and dried in an oven to flash off the solvent. The antimicrobial agent can be applied to other products by spraying and/or dipping and then drying to flash off solvent. According to another embodiment of the invention, the antimicrobial agent includes a water soluble polymer, at least one organic acid (e.g., one or more carboxylic acids such as acetic acid, formic acid, citric acid, malefic acid, ascorbic acid, salicyclic acid), and oligodynamic metal ions which react with counter-ions of the polymer such that the metal ions are bound to corresponding counter-ions, and the polymer controls a sustained release of said metal ion. The agent may also include a non-organic acid. (preferably boric acid and/or dictylborate). The water soluble polymer is preferably a sulfonated polymer (e.g., a sulfonated polyurethane, a sulfonated polystyrene, or a mixture thereof). | 09-04-2008 |
Louis J. Tylman, Acme, PA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110299648 | CONTROL ROD DRIVE SHAFT UNLATCHING TOOL - A CRDS unlatching tool includes a support assembly and a latching assembly, wherein the support assembly is received within the latching assembly in a manner wherein the latching assembly is moveable relative to the support assembly. The support assembly has a plurality of latch fingers and at least one pin, each of the latch fingers being movable between a latched position wherein the latch finger is structured to engage and hold the CRDS an unlatched position wherein the latch finger is structured to not engage the CRDS. The latching assembly includes a first sleeve member and a second sleeve member, the second sleeve member having at least one slot, wherein the at least one pin is moveably received within the at least one slot. The latching assembly is movable from a latched state to an unlatched state wherein the latch fingers are actuated by the first sleeve member. | 12-08-2011 |
Louis J. Wardlaw, Iii, Jakarta ID
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090134995 | Workspace enclosure system with automatic shut-off - An emergency shut off system for a workspace enclosure system, wherein the shutoff system comprises an emergency shut-off module disposed within a workspace enclosure. A plurality of sensors are disposed within the workspace enclosure to detect the presence of undesirable gases or other undesirable conditions within the workspace enclosure. A control module external to the workspace enclosure is coupled to receive output signals from the plurality of sensors, and in response thereto to selective initiate a shut-down of operations taking place within the enclosure. In one example, the control module sends control signals to the emergency shut-off module causing the latter to close one or more valves restricting the flow of gases from external gas supply canisters. A blower is provided to create a flow of air into the enclosure, thereby maintaining a positive pressure within the enclosure. An air intake/sensor module is connected via a closed conduit or the like to the intake of the blower. The intake/sensor module includes a sensor for detecting the presence of gases or other undesirable conditions of incoming air, prior to said air reaching the intake of the blower. The control module is responsive to signals from the sensor in the intake/sensor module to deactivate the blower, thereby preventing undesirable gases to be delivered to the interior of the enclosure. In one embodiment, a baffle is provided within the intake/sensor module for enhancing the effectiveness of the sensing operation by minimizing the amount of incoming air that is not exposed to the sensor prior to being delivered into the enclosure. | 05-28-2009 |