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Andrew J. Maas, Lomira, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090307940Height Adjustment on Plow A-Frame - A method and an adjustable plow hitch frame. The plow hitch frame is configured to pivotally couple with a plow blade at one end and coupled with a vehicle at another end. The adjustable plow hitch frame includes a pair of elongated side members maintained in a spaced apart relationship by a traverse member. Each side member defines a front portion and a rear portion. A pivot assembly is coupled to the front portion of each side member and configured to couple to the plow blade. An adjustment lug is coupled to the rear portion of each side member, with each adjustment lug defining a plurality of orifaces aligned vertically. The height of the adjustable plow hitch frame relative to the vehicle is fixed with corresponding orifaces in the adjustment lugs coupled to the vehicle.12-17-2009

Brian Joseph Maas, Bettendorf, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100012413Folding air intake scoop - A working vehicle, such as an agricultural combine (01-21-2010

Christian Maas, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090063234METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAPACITY MANAGEMENT AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present system provides an automated and computer driven incident management system. The system can provide communication paths between responders or scan a network to determine when certain conditional tasks have been performed. The system can note when expected responders are not active and page backup responders or re-assign tasks to appropriate personnel to ensure adequate response to an incident. Updates to procedures can be done from a central location.03-05-2009

Christian Alexander Maas, Santa Monica, CA US

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20080235219DECISION MAKING AND IMPLEMENTATION SYSTEM - A system and method for generating recommendations of analyses of circumstances in business, accounting, science, medicine and other fields. An algorithm is generated using an interactive generation process based on decision tree type inquiries. The algorithm is translated into a computer language and code and loaded onto a computer, preferably on a network. A user inputs data concerning a particular topic, and the algorithm processes the data to generate and display a set of recommendations or analyses. The user inputs additional data which the system uses to refine the initial recommendations or analyses, and this process is repeated until arriving at a final set of recommendations or analyses. The organization and content of sets of display screens changes dynamically as data is input and processed. The data may include degrees of certainty relating to certain data, which is used in both determining a set of recommendations or analyses and expressing a degree of certainty about such recommendations or analyses.09-25-2008

Clayton Maas, Grand Rapids, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080197551Hydraulic Antivibration Support, and Method of Manufacturing Same - A hydraulic antivibration support comprising a first rigid member; a second rigid member; a substantially frusto-conical elastomer body, extending vertically along a central axis between the first and second rigid members, wherein the working chamber and the compensation chamber are partially superposed along said central axis. The elastomer body is adapted to support static loads and defines inwardly a working chamber and partially defines outwardly an annular compensation chamber. The support further includes a flexible annular skirt defining the compensation chamber together with the elastomer body, the flexible skirt being molded as a single piece with the elastomer body, and a rigid covet, sealingly closing at least the working chamber A passage communicates between the working chamber and the compensation chamber, the working chamber, the compensation chamber and the passage being filled with liquid08-21-2008

David Maas, Owatonna, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100224379SOIL AERATOR - A soil aeration apparatus may include aeration tines that are actuated by a relatively compact gear system that reduces the size and weight of the apparatus. In addition, a soil aeration apparatus may operate without a centrally disposed support shaft, thus enabling the tine-holder shafts to be positioned closer to one another and reducing the size of the apparatus.09-09-2010

Edward T. Maas, Poynette, WI US

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20110146822WATER DISCHARGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A water discharge management system for a water processing system is provided. The water processing system is connected to a first solution supply and to a second solution supply. A first multi-way valve is connected to a discharge outlet of the water processing system. A second multi-way valve is connected to the first multi-way valve and to a first water storage container. A third multi-way valve is connected to the second multi-way valve and to a second water storage container. The third multi-way valve is also connected to the first water supply. Additional water discharge management systems are also provided.06-23-2011
20110147282SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC WATER DISCHARGE MANAGEMENT - A water discharge management system is provided. The water discharge management system includes a water processing system, a controller provided with an executable recapture protocol, and a plurality of controllable multi-way valves which control and implement a regeneration cycle of the water processing system based upon the recapture protocol. Each controllable multi-way valve is in operable communication with the controller through a signal path. The controllable multi-way valves are responsive to a signal exchanged with the controller through the signal path and operable between a first position connecting an input from the water processing system to a first output, and a second position connecting the input from the water processing system to a second output.06-23-2011
20110147315METHOD OF WATER DISCHARGE MANAGEMENT - A method of water discharge management in a water processing system is provided. The method includes providing a supply of a first solution, providing a supply of a second solution, and selectively supplying the first solution to a water processing system and the second solution to the water processing system. The method further includes controllably and selectively directing discharge water formed in the water processing system through a first multi-way valve to a waste outlet during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a first selected criteria, and to a second multi-way valve during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a second selected criteria. The method also includes controllably and selectively directing the discharge water through the second multi-way valve to a first storage container connected to the second multi-way valve during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a third selected criteria, and to a third multi-way valve during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a fourth selected criteria. In addition, the method includes controllably and selectively directing the discharge water through the third multi-way valve to a second storage container during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a fifth selected criteria, and the discharge water as a solution to the supply of first solution during a period in which the discharge water satisfies a sixth selected criteria.06-23-2011

Jennifer Maas, Seattle, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110059432METHOD FOR PROVIDING DNA FRAGMENTS DERIVED FROM A REMOTE SAMPLE - Aspects of the present invention relate to compositions and methods for providing DNA fragments from a remote sample. In particular aspects a remote sample comprising DNA is provided, DNA is isolated from the remote sample, and the isolated DNA is treated in a way which allows differentiation of methylated and unmethylated cytosine. Additional, particular embodiments provide compositions and methods for methylation analysis of DNA derived from a remote sample. Other aspects provide for compositions and methods of whole genome amplification of bisulfite treated DNA.03-10-2011

Kenneth Maas, Pattenburg, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110212237Production of Whole Grain Shredded Products - Shredded whole grain products, such as ready-to-eat cereals, and sweet and savory snacks, such as whole grain shredded corn chips are continuously produced by pelletizing agglomerates of cooked, tempered, whole cereal grain particles. Cooked whole grains, such as corn and other non-gluten or low-gluten containing grains have a tendency to become hard and rubbery after cooking during the cooling and tempering process. The pelletization results in the production of whole grain pellets having a soft, pliable texture, which are shreddable into continuous net-like sheets on a mass production basis. The pelletizing may be at a pressure of about 200 psig to about 600 psig, preferably from about 400 psig to about 500 psig. The pelletizing temperature may be controlled to provide a pellet temperature of about 80° F. to about 120° F., preferably from about 90° F. to about 110° F., upon exiting the pelletizer.09-01-2011

Michael T. Maas, Shoreline, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100161333ADAPTIVE PERSONAL NAME GRAMMARS - In one embodiment, an adaptive personal name grammar improves speech recognition by limiting or weighting the scope of potential addressable names based upon meta-information relative to the communications patterns, environmental considerations, or sociological/professional hierarchy of a user to increase the likelihood of a positive match.06-24-2010
20110022386SPEECH RECOGNITION TUNING TOOL - Systems and methods for tuning a dictionary of a speech recognition system includes accessing a voice mail record of a user, accessing a recorded audio file of a name of the user in the voice mail record spoken by the user, providing the audio file to a speech recognition system, processing the audio file in the speech recognition system and obtaining a text result, determining whether a confidence score of the text result is below a predetermined threshold, and adding, at least, the name of the user to a list of low confidence names. Alternate spellings for the low confidence names can then be added to the dictionary.01-27-2011

Steve Maas, Long Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080254759High linearity frequency conversion system and method - A frequency converter (10-16-2008

Steven J. Maas, Pflugerville, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090185170Sensor cable and multiplexed telemetry system for seismic cables having redundant/reversible optical connections - An optical sensor cable includes at least one light source fiber extending substantially the entire length of the cable. A plurality of optical sensors are functionally coupled at an input thereof to the at least one light source fiber. At least one signal return fiber extends substantially along the entire length of the cable and is functionally coupled to an output of each of the optical sensors. The at least one source light fiber and the at least one signal return fiber are configured to be coupled at either end thereof to a respective one of a light source and a photodetection device.07-23-2009

Steven J. Maas, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110084696Fiber optic system for electromagnetic surveying - An electromagnetic survey sensing device includes at least two electrodes disposed at spaced apart locations. An electrical to optical converter is electrically coupled to the at least two electrodes. The converter is configured to change a property of light from a source in response to voltage imparted across the at least two electrodes. The device includes an optical fiber optically coupled to an output of the electrical to optical converter, the optical fiber in optical communication with a detector.04-14-2011

Patent applications by Steven J. Maas, Austin, TX US

Steven J. Maas, Pfugerville, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090058422Fiber optic system for electromagnetic surveying - An electromagnetic survey sensing device includes at least two electrodes disposed at spaced apart locations. An electrical to optical converter is electrically coupled to the at least two electrodes. The converter is configured to change a property of light from a source in response to voltage imparted across the at least two electrodes. The device includes an optical fiber optically coupled to an output of the electrical to optical converter, the optical fiber in optical communication with a detector.03-05-2009

Terry L. Maas, Ventura, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100167608Freediving Safety Apparatus - An apparatus for use in the activity of freediving, providing the freediver with increased safety and protection in the event of Shallow Water Blackout, incapacitating hypoxia, or other emergency occurring in or under the water, while providing greater reliability of functioning, and comfort of wearing during the activity of freediving.07-01-2010

Werner Maas, Merrimac, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100156422Automated transport device for NMR measuring samples, cryo-magnetic system with automated transport device, transport container for an automated transport device and method for conveying an NMR measuring sample - A transport device for conveying an object to be transported (06-24-2010