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Arinne Lyman, Fitchburg, WI US
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| 20100113828 | MULTI-ARMED CATECHOL COMPOUND BLENDS - The invention describes families of compounds that utilize multihydroxyl phenyl groups to provide adhesive properties. Selection of the multihydroxy phenyl group along with linkers or linking groups and the linkages between the linkers or linking groups with polyalkylene oxides, provides materials that can be engineered to afford controllable curing time, biodegradation and/or swelling. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20120149849 | MULTI-ARMED CATECHOL COMPOUND BLENDS - The invention describes families of compounds that utilize multihydroxyl phenyl groups to provide adhesive properties. Selection of the multihydroxy phenyl group along with linkers or linking groups and the linkages between the linkers or linking groups with polyalkylene oxides, provides materials that can be engineered to afford controllable curing time, biodegradation and/or swelling. | 06-14-2012 |
Arinne N. Lyman, Fitchburg, WI US
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| 20110130465 | COATINGS FOR PREVENTION OF BIOFILMS - This invention is directed to a method to reduce microbial fouling on a surface. The present invention provides antifouling coatings similar to the protein glues secreted by marine mussels for adhesion to underwater substrates. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20120016390 | BIOADHESIVE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIS AND USE - The invention describes new synthetic medical adhesives and antifouling coatings which exploit the key components of natural marine mussel adhesive proteins. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120116424 | ADHESIVE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS USE FOR HERNIA REPAIR - The invention describes new synthetic medical adhesives and films which exploit the key components of natural marine mussel adhesive proteins. | 05-10-2012 |
Cabot Lyman, Cushing, ME US
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| 20090039705 | DEPLOYABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A self-contained conveyable power unit for producing 12V/24V, 110V AC, and 220V AC electricity at a desired location independent of external power sources integrates within one weather-resistant molded nonmetallic material based housing a power generating device of a selectable combination of a renewable energy type (e.g., solar), power management devices, power storage devices and management reporting devices. Additional optional power generating devices, renewable or of traditional fuel type, can be contained within or coupled to the housing. The system includes devices or an array of devices contained within the housing for the storage of electrical power. A device for power management is contained within the housing as is networking equipment of wireless or wired type for remote system observation and reporting. The system and housing are modular and configured to produce power using any combination of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. The conveyable power unit may provide easy access to different types of power outputs and inputs and be coupled with like appliances in a ‘daisy chain’ or network of power. Given its molded composite material construction and scaleable design, the appliance may be readily fabricated in a variety of sizes for varied applications. Further, the molded housing of composite material construction is designed for resistance to the elements, light weight and strength. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20110101782 | DEPLOYABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A deployable power supply system is provided. A primary casing and a moveable panel includes a first side section, a second side section, a front side, and a rear side, the moveable panel having a top panel forming a top portion of said housing. The first side section of at least one of the primary casing and the moveable panel includes a first upper portion and the second side section of at least one of the primary casing and the moveable panel includes a second upper portion. The first upper portion and the second upper portion extend beyond the top portion of the housing to form a cavity therebetween, the top panel being disposed within said cavity. | 05-05-2011 |
Christopher Lyman, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20100174807 | System and method for providing configuration synchronicity - Systems and methods for providing configuration synchronicity is provided. In exemplary embodiments, a configuration file is generated based on received configuration information. The configuration file may then be stored and queued up for download to at least one communication server to configure the communication server. Subsequently, a verification process is performed to confirm that the configuration file is correctly written to disk by the communication server. | 07-08-2010 |
Christopher R. Lyman, Milford, OH US
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| 20110209818 | Winding Method and Apparatus - A winding apparatus comprises a rotating winding drum, a lay down station, a cutting station, a web assembly hold down element and a wound assembly discharge station. The rotating winding drum further comprises a plurality of winding stations. Each winding station comprises a winding mandrel, a winding nip, a web stabilizing bed and a cutting anvil. | 09-01-2011 |
Dan C. Lyman, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20100082271 | FLUID LEVEL AND CONCENTRATION SENSOR - A sensor includes a first set of electrodes, a second set of electrodes, and at least one electrical circuit. The first set of electrodes is completely submergible in a fluid. The second set of electrodes is partially submergible in the fluid. The at least one electrical circuit is configured to measure resistance of the fluid between the first set of electrodes and configured to measure resistance of the fluid between the second set of electrodes. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100124329 | ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PRINTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS - A system and method of communicating between a first device and a second device are provided. The method includes providing unencrypted data to be transmitted in the first device, encrypting at least a portion of the unencrypted data to be transmitted to form encrypted data, using at least a portion of the encrypted data to form a first validation code, appending the first validation code to the unencrypted data to form a packet of data to be transmitted, and transmitting the packet of data from the first device to the second device. The first device and the second device can include inkjet printing system components. | 05-20-2010 |
Daniel D. Lyman, Provo, UT US
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| 20120159391 | MEDICAL INTERFACE, ANNOTATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - In one aspect, annotating graphical elements can include displaying a graphical element at a user interface which provides annotation options for selecting areas for annotation, and options for adding highlighting and comments. A user uses the annotation options to select areas of the graphical element for annotation, to select highlighting and user input methods, to and provide comments. After receiving the user input, the graphical elements can be displayed along with the selected annotations. In another aspect, providing information about medical conditions can include presenting a user interface that includes a representation of an anatomical region of the human body. A user can use user-selectable display elements to indicate areas in the anatomical region in which a medical condition is experienced. After receiving the user input, the user can be presented with a selection of medical conditions corresponding to the selected areas, as well as information about medical specialists. | 06-21-2012 |
David D. Lyman, Houston, TX US
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| 20090138562 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AGGREGATION OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGES - A system and method for aggregating and delivering electronic messages is provided. The method includes periodically retrieving electronic messages associated with a single user from a plurality of source electronic mail servers via an aggregation server, storing the retrieved messages from the plurality of source electronic mail servers in an aggregated message store, generating an aggregated electronic mail message containing an aggregated list of the retrieved messages, and delivering the aggregated electronic mail message to a single destination mailbox for retrieval by the user as a single e-mail message, wherein the aggregated electronic mail message contains at least a portion of each of the retrieved electronic messages. | 05-28-2009 |
David R. Lyman, Waltham, MA US
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| 20080249945 | Method and apparatus for maintaining software at a third-party server - One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates maintaining software at a third-party server. During operation, the system receives the software at the third-party server, wherein the end-user has rights to the software. The system also receives information which is associated with the software at the third-party server. The system then stores the software and the information at the third-party server on behalf of the end-user. Furthermore, note that storing the software and the information at the third-party server facilitates subsequent installations of the software on a client. | 10-09-2008 |
Frank Lyman, Lake Zurich, IL US
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| 20120203465 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR COLLECTING AND ORGANIZING HEALTH DATA - One example embodiment of the invention is a system for collecting, measuring and outputting health data including a plurality of readers that each determine a plurality of different biomarker measurements from a bodily fluid sample, the test readers communicating test data sets over a network. A central computer is linked to each of the plurality of test readers and receives the test data set, the central computer associates at least a first security key with the test data set. The central computer responds to a first request for a test output report that includes the first security key and retrieves the corresponding test data set. The central computer prepares a test output report that includes a plurality of bodily fluid test measurements and transmits it over a network. | 08-09-2012 |
Frank L. Lyman, Point Pleasant, NJ US
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| 20090118587 | Manifold for laparoscopic seal assembly - A laparoscopic seal assembly includes a seal cap having a seal with an access opening. The seal cap also includes a manifold connection for attachment of a functional apparatus. The seal assembly further includes a retractor. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110306842 | Manifold for laparoscopic seal assembly - A laparoscopic seal assembly includes a seal cap having a seal with an access opening. The seal cap also includes a manifold connection for attachment of a functional apparatus. The seal assembly further includes a retractor. | 12-15-2011 |
George Lyman, Kennebunkport, ME US
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| 20120100047 | AUTOMATED LIQUID HANDLING DEVICE - A liquid handling system that is configured to receive an interchangeable pipetting head that is selected from a plurality of interchangeable pipetting heads for automated liquid handling flexibility and scalability. The system includes a housing and at least one pipetting head disposed within that housing for aspirating and dispensing a liquid. A locking mechanism interchangeably receives the at least one pipetting head and includes an adaptor plate and a support block. The adaptor plate is operably coupled to the housing and the support block is operably coupled to the at least one pipetting head. The support block is then, in turn, is configured to be operably coupled to the adaptor plate. | 04-26-2012 |
James C. Lyman, Pipe Creek, TX US
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| 20100160809 | Core-Temperature Based Herd Management System and Method - A system and method for managing a herd of animals possibly requiring medical treatment, such as cows in a feedlot. The animals are herded individually into a chute, where identification data is collected from a tag, and core temperature data is collected using a special non-contacting core temperature sensor. The animal is tagged with a color coded tag representing a range of temperatures into which that animal's temperature falls. The animal is then delivered to a pen corresponding to that range of temperatures, where appropriate medicinal treatment is automatically dosed and applied to the animal. | 06-24-2010 |
Jeffrey Lyman, Scottsdale, AZ US
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| 20110077560 | Passive motion machine with integrated mechanical DVT prophylactic therapy - There is provided a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine with integrated mechanical deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis for providing simultaneous CPM therapy and DVT prophylactic therapy to a human patient. The passive motion machine may include a base, at least one motor, one or more hinged frame rails, one or more support or suspension structures and a roller assembly. The hinged frame rails are driven to impart CPM to a patient's limb. The roller assembly can be a single roller, a multiple roller unit, or a belt and roller apparatus. A motor and connecting drive rotates the roller assembly. The roller assembly engages the patient's limb and the one or more rollers apply a mechanical DVT prophylaxis therapy to the limb, reducing the risk of blood clotting. | 03-31-2011 |
Jeremy D. Lyman, Overland, KS US
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| 20120296715 | MANAGEMENT OF AN OFFER FOR A FINANCIAL INCENTIVE - Management of an offer for a financial incentive offered by an offeror and, in particular, management of redemption of the offer by a particular user which eliminates the need for a redemption entity to capture a user-unique redemption code or otherwise report redemption in order to track and control the user's redemption of the offer is disclosed. Instead, the user's revelation of the redemption code, via a device associated with the user, may be considered a redemption of the financial incentive by the user regardless of whether the user actually receives the incentive. In particular, offers for financial incentives may be provided in an electronic form to a user, via a device associated with the user, such as the user's personal computer or mobile device, from an offer server, such as via a wired and/or wireless network. The offer includes a redemption code which must be exchanged/presented to the redemption entity, e.g. a merchant or retailer, to obtain the financial incentive. Upon delivery of the offer to the user's device, the redemption code is concealed from the user by the device such that user must take some subsequent action to reveal it, ideally in the presence of the redemption entity or otherwise substantially contemporaneously with the purchase. The revelation, or the attempt thereto, of the redemption indicia may cause the offer to be considered redeemed by the offer server and prevent a subsequent redemption. Upon presentment of the redemption code, the redemption entity provides the requisite financial incentive. | 11-22-2012 |
Jeremy D. Lyman, Overland Park, KS US
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| 20120296716 | Management of an Offer for a Financial Incentive - A way of providing offers for financial incentives to users as part of an electronic customer loyalty, rewards, or discount program involving one or more merchants is provided. For example, an offer criterion is received from a merchant. The offer criterion is established by the merchant for each user and associated with one or more products or services offered by the merchant. First data indicative of at least partial satisfaction of the offer criterion by a user is received. It is determined whether the first data has caused the user to satisfy the offer criterion for that user. Upon determining that the first data has caused the user to satisfy the offer criterion for that user, second data is provided to a mobile device associated with the user. The second data is representative of an offer for a financial incentive redeemable with the merchant. | 11-22-2012 |
Joel K. Lyman, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20110185117 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A CACHE IN A MULTI-NODE VIRTUAL TAPE CONTROLLER - According to one embodiment, a system includes a virtual tape library having a cache, a virtual tape controller (VTC) coupled to the virtual tape library, and an interface for coupling at least one host to the VTC. The cache is shared by all the hosts, and a common view of a cache state, a virtual library state, and a number of write requests pending is provided to all the hosts by the VTC. In another embodiment, a method includes receiving data from at least one host using a VTC, storing data received from all the hosts to a cache using the VTC, sending an alert to all the hosts when free space is low and entering into a warning state, sending another alert to all the hosts when free space is critically low and entering into a critical state while allowing previously mounted virtual drives to continue normally. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20120239878 | METHODS FOR MANAGING A CACHE IN A MULTI-NODE VIRTUAL TAPE CONTROLLER - According to one embodiment, a method for managing cache space in a virtual tape controller includes receiving data from at least one host using the virtual tape controller; storing data received from the at least one host to a cache using the virtual tape controller; sending a first alert to the at least one host when a cache free space size is less than a first threshold and entering into a warning state using the virtual tape controller; sending a second alert to the at least one host when the cache free space size is less than a second threshold and entering into a critical state using the virtual tape controller; and allowing previously mounted virtual drives to continue normal writing activity when in the critical state. | 09-20-2012 |
Kelly A. Lyman, Greenbrae, CA US
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| 20100318957 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR EXTENSIBLE BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION USING A COMPONENT-BASED BUSINESS MODEL - A computer-implemented method for operating a business including operations to receive an enterprise model, define at least one new association between a first and a second business element in the enterprise model, federate a business analysis tool, and determine a business-related impact of the new association on other business elements in the enterprise model. The enterprise model is received at a model server and includes two or more business elements and a map of business components. The collection of business elements indicates associations between one or more business elements. The business analysis tools can filter the enterprise model and are federated by incorporating a business element generated from the business analysis tool into the enterprise model. The business-related impact is determined by using the business analysis tool. | 12-16-2010 |
Kelly Anne Lyman, Greenbrae, CA US
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| 20100251205 | SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION IN AN ENTERPRISE - A business enterprise is assessed by a consultant using a computer implemented tool for practicing component business modeling techniques. The tool builds a map of components, filters the map to form a heat map and identifies collaborations. Key performance indicators are evaluated. | 09-30-2010 |
Linda C. Lyman, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20120021668 | Wearable, Combined Garment and Mastectomy Prosthesis - Post-operative medical prosthetic devices, more particularly a combined garment and prosthesis that is useful for female patients having major chest trauma, including post-op mastectomy, burn, heart and lung surgery, and for patients having severe chest skin sensitivity, including skin and sub-dermal post-op surgical exposed tissue, healing scars, gangrenosis, chemotherapy and the like. The inventive garment/prosthesis includes an undergarment comprising a uniquely designed upper-half-bra having a special pocket for an insertable/removable upper-half-breast prosthesis that only contacts the upper portion of the chest, well above areas of surgical trauma. This provides a cantilever, permitting over-garments to drape free from contact with the chest and stomach exterior surfaces. In a second embodiment, the inventive garment/prosthesis is integrated with an over-garment, including by way of example: fashionable dresses, blouses, camisoles, tailored shirts, gowns, loungewear, sleepwear, sportswear, caftans, formal attire, career wear, and the like. | 01-26-2012 |
Lynden D. Lyman, Sudbury, MA US
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| 20120089527 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE IN REPORTING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY - Methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided for monitoring compliance in reporting unclaimed property. The method is capable of identifying both potential non-reporters and potential under-reporters. In this regard, potential under-reporters may be identified as a result of a multilevel review that may take into account the recent reporting history, both in terms of frequency and the type and quantity of unclaimed property that has been reported. The potential non-reporters and potential under-reporters may then be further evaluated, such as by means of an audit or other follow up procedure, to insure compliance. | 04-12-2012 |
Megan E. Lyman, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20090029339 | Early Alert System and Method for Identifying and Assisting Students in Need at an Educational Institution - The present invention is a system and method that proactively identifies a student in need at an educational institution. The system allows for the educational institution to connect with the student, gather information, and provide assistance. Student needs that may be addressed are various and include academic, social, emotional, and spiritual. Because student needs are addressed in a timely and effective manner, the present invention may be used as a tool to increase retention rates at the educational institution. | 01-29-2009 |
Michelle D. Lyman, Peabody, MA US
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| 20080264852 | Filtration Cassettes - The present invention relates to filtration cassette, components thereof and methods of making them. A filtration cassette comprises a plurality of subassemblies of which at least one comprises a filter screen encompassed by two filter membranes or one filter membrane and an impermeable film which are joined together around their peripheries. | 10-30-2008 |
Niall R. Lyman, Holland, MI US
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| 20100001897 | Radar Sensing System for Vehicle - A radar sensing system for a vehicle includes a radar sensor device, a cover panel and a control. The radar sensor device is disposed at a pocket established at an upper edge of the vehicle windshield and having a forward transmitting and receiving direction that is not through the windshield. The cover panel is disposed at the radar sensor device and is substantially sealed at the vehicle windshield at or near the pocket at the upper edge of the vehicle windshield. The cover panel has a material that is substantially transmissive to radar frequency electromagnetic radiation waves. The radar sensor device emits radar frequency electromagnetic radiation waves that transmit through the cover panel. The control is responsive to an output of the radar sensor device. | 01-07-2010 |
Perry Lyman, Cypress, TX US
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| 20120181086 | Drill Cuttings Methods and Systems - Systems and techniques, including a circle feeder, for the handling of drill cuttings, providing surge storage, rig buffer storage and wet and dry cuttings blending, including temporary storage of drill cuttings, optimizing storage capacity and the efficient and regulated movement of stored cuttings to a discharge port out of the hopper. Systems and techniques, maximize available space, provide optimized surge storage to optimize the use of downstream DPCS (and other transportation devices), provide optimized rig based storage and discharge, minimize or eliminate the occurrence of ratholing, bridging, degradation, segregation, and dehydration within the hopper, control and regulate the flow of cuttings from the hopper to the discharge port from the hopper, and provide metered discharge from the hopper storage, particularly when one hopper is discharging wet cuttings and a second hopper is discharging dry cuttings, and it is desirable to blend the wet and dry cuttings after such metered discharge. | 07-19-2012 |
Rene J. Lyman, Sutton, MA US
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| 20090213894 | Portable laser head - A portable laser head has a single-piece holder configured with a plurality of spaced-apart nests. The nests are arranged to receive at least a non-linear frequency converter, a V-shaped beam splitter and a dump collimator. Alternatively, the holder has multiple nests configured to receive an input collimator and output focusing optics unit in addition to the non-linear frequency converter, V-shaped beam splitter and dump collimator. The holder is characterized by small dimensions allowing for self-alignment of the above-referred components. | 08-27-2009 |
Roy P. Lyman, Coventry, RI US
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| 20090317161 | PORTABLE PRINTER - Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20110273860 | PRINTER MOBILITY AND SCALABILITY - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners. In some embodiments, the printer's housing can include a base portion and a defining portion, where the defining portion largely defines the printer's shape, size and aesthetics and the base portion defines the printer's minimum size. Also provided herein is a removable belt clip that may be affixed to a portable printer and/or other device. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110274476 | LABEL PEELING, UNIVERSAL PRINTHEADS AND RELATED METHODS - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110285765 | MOBILE PRINTER NETWORKING AND INTERFACING - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein. | 11-24-2011 |
Stephen R. Lyman, Hudson, NH US
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| 20080229504 | Foldable massaging bed rest - A foldable massaging bed cushion for supporting a person in a sitting position is disclosed. The foldable massaging bed cushion has a backrest with two side edges, two armrests rotatably coupled to the backrest, and one or more massaging units within the backrest. The two armrests can rotate from a sitting position to a folded position along the two side edges of the backrest. The foldable massaging bed cushion can also have one or more heating units and one or more massaging units located within the backrest and a control panel to control the massaging units and heating units. | 09-25-2008 |
Susan K. Lyman, South San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090215876 | Mitotic Progression Genes and Methods of Modulating Mitosis - The invention features methods of identifying candidate therapeutic compounds for the treatment of proliferative disorder. The invention also features methods for treating a proliferative disorder. | 08-27-2009 |
Ward D. Lyman, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20080203633 | Linear filament compression and torsion spring - A spring including a wire having an elasticity by which the wire is compressible by an external force to a first position at which first and second ends thereof of are separated by a first distance and when the force is removed or an electrical current applied, the wire is extensible in response to an internal spring force to a second position at which the wire is substantially straight. A spring assembly is disclosed including a plurality of inventive wires cross-coupled with a support structure consisting of a plurality of coaxial rings. In the assembly, the wires extend parallel to an axis through a center of the rings. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090314890 | COLLAPSIBLE SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY (SMA) NOSE CONES FOR AIR VEHICLES, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - A nose cone formed from a shape memory alloy (SMA) having a recoverable strain of at least 2% collapses about the dome for storage, deploys at launch to protect the sensor dome and reduce drag during atmospheric flight and is shed to allow sensing for terminal maneuvers. The SMA is shape-set at elevated temperatures in its Austenite phase with a memorized shape having a radius of curvature greater than that of the sensor dome to reduce aerodynamic drag. The temperature is reduced and the SMA collapsed to conform to the curvature of the sensor dome within the recoverable strain for storage. A first mechanism is configured to return the collapsed SMA to its memorized shape at launch or prior to going supersonic. In one embodiment, the SMA is stored below its Martensite finish temperature in a temperature-induced Martensite phase in which case the mechanism heats the SMA above the Austenite finish temperature to return the material to its memorized shape. In another embodiment, the SMA is stored above its Austenite finish temperature in which case collapsing the SMA places the material in a strain-induced Martensite phase. The mechanism holds the collapsed SMA in place and the releases the stored energy allowing the SMA to return to the memorized shape. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100139264 | SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY SEPARATING APPARATUSES - Embodiments of separating apparatuses are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In an embodiment, a separating apparatus is provided that comprises a pre-strained member formed from a shape memory alloy that is configured to separate upon application of heat. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110163487 | LINEAR FILAMENT COMPRESSION AND TORSION SPRING - A spring including a wire having an elasticity by which the wire is compressible by an external force to a first position at which first and second ends thereof of are separated by a first distance and when the force is removed or an electrical current applied, the wire is extensible in response to an internal spring force to a second position at which the wire is substantially straight. A spring assembly is disclosed including a plurality of inventive wires cross-coupled with a support structure consisting of a plurality of coaxial rings. In the assembly, the wires extend parallel to an axis through a center of the rings. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110232278 | SHAPE MEMORY STORED ENERGY ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - A shape memory stored energy assembly includes a projectile housing having a projectile lumen. A projectile is within the projectile lumen and the projectile is movable relative to the projectile housing. A shape memory actuator is coupled between the projectile anchored end and the projectile housing. The shape memory actuator is configured to transition from a strained energy stored configuration to a fractured kinetic delivery configuration at a specified temperature range to propel the projectile through the projectile lumen. A method includes storing energy in a shape memory actuator coupled with a projectile. The stored energy in the shape memory actuator is released and propels the projectile. Releasing the stored energy includes heating the shape memory actuator, tensioning the shape memory actuator, and fracturing the tensioned shape memory actuator at a fracture locus to propel the projectile away from the fracture locus. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232562 | SHAPE MEMORY THERMAL SENSORS - Embodiments of separating apparatuses are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In one embodiment, a thermal sensor assembly includes a shape memory substrate anchored within an isolation housing and braced between first and second anchors. The shape memory substrate is configured to transition from the strained configuration to the fractured configuration at a specified temperature range, and the first substrate end fractures from the second substrate end at the specified temperature. In another embodiment, a fracture indicator is coupled with the shape memory substrate, and the fracture indicator is configured to indicate the fractured configuration corresponding to meeting or exceeding of the specified temperature. In one example, the specified temperature range includes a range of temperatures or a single temperature. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110234362 | SHAPE MEMORY CIRCUIT BREAKERS - A shape memory circuit breaker includes a shape memory substrate having first and second opposed substrate ends. The shape memory substrate is configured to transition from a strained conductive configuration to a fractured non-conductive configuration. An isolation housing is coupled with the shape memory substrate. The isolation housing includes first and second anchors coupled near the first and second substrate ends. A brace extends between the first and second anchors, and the brace statically positions the first and second anchors and the respective first and second substrate ends. The shape memory substrate is configured to transition from the strained conductive configuration to the fractured non-conductive configuration at or above a specified temperature range corresponding to a specified overload current range or voltage range, and the first substrate end fractures from the second substrate end at or above the specified temperature range resulting in an open circuit. | 09-29-2011 |
Warren Lyman, Madison, WI US
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| 20120198760 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING DISTILLATE FUELS FROM BIOMASS - The present invention provides methods, reactor systems and catalysts for converting biomass and biomass-derived feedstocks to C | 08-09-2012 |
Zachary Lyman, Washington, DC US
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| 20090039705 | DEPLOYABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A self-contained conveyable power unit for producing 12V/24V, 110V AC, and 220V AC electricity at a desired location independent of external power sources integrates within one weather-resistant molded nonmetallic material based housing a power generating device of a selectable combination of a renewable energy type (e.g., solar), power management devices, power storage devices and management reporting devices. Additional optional power generating devices, renewable or of traditional fuel type, can be contained within or coupled to the housing. The system includes devices or an array of devices contained within the housing for the storage of electrical power. A device for power management is contained within the housing as is networking equipment of wireless or wired type for remote system observation and reporting. The system and housing are modular and configured to produce power using any combination of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. The conveyable power unit may provide easy access to different types of power outputs and inputs and be coupled with like appliances in a ‘daisy chain’ or network of power. Given its molded composite material construction and scaleable design, the appliance may be readily fabricated in a variety of sizes for varied applications. Further, the molded housing of composite material construction is designed for resistance to the elements, light weight and strength. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20110101782 | DEPLOYABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A deployable power supply system is provided. A primary casing and a moveable panel includes a first side section, a second side section, a front side, and a rear side, the moveable panel having a top panel forming a top portion of said housing. The first side section of at least one of the primary casing and the moveable panel includes a first upper portion and the second side section of at least one of the primary casing and the moveable panel includes a second upper portion. The first upper portion and the second upper portion extend beyond the top portion of the housing to form a cavity therebetween, the top panel being disposed within said cavity. | 05-05-2011 |