Macmillan, US
Adam Macmillan, Quincy, MA US
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20090254182 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT DEVICES FOR SUPPORTING VERTEBRAE AND DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INSERTION THEREOF - Implant devices for implantation within an intervertebral space are provided, together with methods and tools for use therewith. Implant devices of the present invention include an implant body formed of a synthetic bone substitute material, such as a nanocrystalline calcium phosphate material. The implant body and the methods and tools used therewith are configured to optimize strength and stability of the implant, minimize areas of stress concentration in the implant body and promote bone growth through the implant body and fusion of the vertebra. | 10-08-2009 |
20130195928 | CONTINUOUS MATRIX WITH OSTEOCONDUCTIVE PARTICLES DISPERSED THEREIN, METHOD OF FORMING THEREOF, AND METHOD OF REGENERATING BONE THEREWITH - The present disclosure provides compositions useful in regeneration of connective tissue, particularly bone. The compositions comprise a continuous matrix formed of a polypeptide crosslinked with a second polymer and further comprise particles of a porous, osteoconductive material dispersed in the continuous matrix. The composition can be provided in a dehydrated form. The disclosure further provides methods of preparing the composition in a clinically useful form, methods of using the composition in regenerating bone, and kits including the composition. | 08-01-2013 |
20140039624 | Intervertebral Implant Devices For Supporting Vertebrae And Devices And Methods For Insertion Thereof - Implant devices for implantation within an intervertebral space are provided, together with methods and tools for use therewith. Implant devices of the present invention include an implant body formed of a synthetic bone substitute material, such as a nanocrystalline calcium phosphate material. The implant body and the methods and tools used therewith are configured to optimize strength and stability of the implant, minimize areas of stress concentration in the implant body and promote bone growth through the implant body and fusion of the vertebra. | 02-06-2014 |
20150098998 | CONTINUOUS MATRIX WITH OSTEOCONDUCTIVE PARTICLES DISPERSED THEREIN, METHOD OF FORMING THEREOF, AND METHOD OF REGENERATING BONE THEREWITH - The present disclosure provides compositions useful in regeneration of connective tissue, particularly bone. The compositions comprise a continuous matrix formed of a polypeptide crosslinked with a second polymer and further comprise particles of a porous, osteoconductive material dispersed in the continuous matrix. The composition can be provided in a dehydrated form. The disclosure further provides methods of preparing the composition in a clinically useful form, methods of using the composition in regenerating bone, and kits including the composition. | 04-09-2015 |
20150141964 | Surgical System And Method - In accordance with one aspect, an instrument is provided that permits the precise delivery of bone fusion material, such as autograft or allograft material, to one or more bones during surgical procedures. In another aspect, a system and a method are also provided for percutaneous delivery of bone fusion material, such as morselized autograft or bone graft, in a minimally invasive approach through one or more relatively small incisions in a patient. In yet another aspect, an expansion device is provided having an internal compartment and being shiftable between an insertion configuration and an expanded configuration. Bone fusion material may be injected into the internal compartment of the expansion device and travel therealong for bonding to one or more bones approximate the expansion device. | 05-21-2015 |
Andrew Macmillan, Lombard, IL US
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20120252920 | Stabilization Of Silsesquioxane Resins - Disclosed is silsesquioxane resin composition that contains a free radical curable functional group that is stabilized with a hydrophilic inhibitor. The hydrophilic inhibitor that has the capability to scavenge free radicals such as ascorbic acid or salicylic acid is used to stabilize the resin. The resins are useful in semiconductor formation such as for anti-reflective coatings, hardmasks or photoresist layers. | 10-04-2012 |
Bruce Macmillan US
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20120221443 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Production Information - Methods and apparatus are described for comparing and validating information provided by a manufacturer of an individual product item against information provided by a trusted third-party. The information provided by the manufacturer includes an identifier of the individual product item. The information provided by the manufacturer is stored and associated with the information provided by the trusted third-party in a database. When a request for information that includes data representing the identifier is received from a potential purchaser of the individual product item, information associated with the individual product item is looked up in the database using the identifier. At least part of the information associated with the individual product item is transmitted to the potential purchaser. Upon purchase of the individual product item, the identifier can be used to link ownership information provided by the purchaser to the individual product item in the database. | 08-30-2012 |
Clayton W. Macmillan, Houston, TX US
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20150218938 | Hard-Mounted EM Telemetry System for MWD Tool in Bottom Hole Assembly - An MWD apparatus has a bottomhole assembly for supporting a tool string and an antenna. The tool string has a sensor and an electromagnetic telemetry device. The tool string affixes in a muleshoe and carrier sub of the assembly using a stinger and fastener. An antenna disposes in an emitter sub of the assembly. The antenna is attached to extend from the tool string so the antenna is in electrical communication with the telemetry device. Finally, the portions of the assembly are connected together, and the antenna is affixed in the uphole portion of the assembly using a conductive landing and one or more fasteners. In this way, the tool string and the antenna are held in tension inside the assembly. The MWD apparatus can be used with an air drilling assembly having an air hammer and a motor coupled downhole of the apparatus. Non-magnetic and regular drill collars can couple uphole of the apparatus, along with a jet sub. | 08-06-2015 |
David Macmillan, Princeton, NJ US
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20100197521 | ORGANO-CASCADE CATALYSIS: ONE-POT PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL LIBRARIES - A method for production of a chemical library is provided, where the method involves: reacting, in a single vessel, a) a plurality, x, of aldehydes and/or ketones; and b) either (i) a plurality, y, of nucleophiles, (ii) a plurality, z, of electrophiles or both (i) and (ii); in the presence of c) a cascade catalyst capable of catalyzing reaction between said plurality of aldehydes and/or ketones and said plurality of nucleophiles, said plurality of electrophiles or both; to obtain a mixture of x-y β-nucleophile substituted aldehydes and/or ketones, xz α-electrophile substituted aldehydes and/or ketones or xyz β-nucleophile substituted, α-electrophile substituted aldehydes and/or ketones; and the chemical libraries thus produced. | 08-05-2010 |
20140142001 | ORGANO-CASCADE CATALYSIS: ONE-POT PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL LIBRARIES - A method for production of a chemical library is provided, where the method involves: reacting, in a single vessel, a) a plurality, x, of aldehydes and/or ketones; and b) either (i) a plurality, y, of nucleophiles, (ii) a plurality, z, of electrophiles or both (i) and (ii); in the presence of c) a cascade catalyst capable of catalyzing reaction between said plurality of aldehydes and/or ketones and said plurality of nucleophiles, said plurality of electrophiles or both; to obtain a mixture of x-y β-nucleophile substituted aldehydes and/or ketones, x•z α-electrophile substituted aldehydes and/or ketones or x•y•z β-nucleophile substituted, α-electrophile substituted aldehydes and/or ketones; and the chemical libraries thus produced. | 05-22-2014 |
20150335657 | Methods for Modulating Sirtuin Enzymes - This document relates to compounds useful for modulating sirtuin enzymes. For example, the compounds provided herein are useful as broad spectrum antiviral agents. In addition, the compounds provided herein may be used in the treatment of other disorders associated with sirtuin enzymes, such as diseases related to aging and stress, blood clotting disorders, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and obesity. | 11-26-2015 |
David Gordon Macmillan, Burlington, MA US
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20130097163 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FACILITATING INTERACTION WITH A GEOHASH-INDEXED DATA SET - Methods and apparatuses are provided for facilitating interaction with a geohash-indexed data set. A method may include providing a geohash-indexed data set. The method may further include determining a density map indicating a density of indexed data items of the data set for each of a plurality of geohashes. Corresponding apparatuses are also provided. | 04-18-2013 |
20130132397 | METHODS, APPARATUSES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR GENERATING INDEXES USING A JOURNAL IN A KEY VALUE MEMORY DEVICE - An apparatus for generating indexes of data may include a processor and memory storing executable computer code causing the apparatus to at least perform operations including obtaining an order number responsive to receipt of a request from a device to index an item(s) of data. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to map the order number to a key value and link the key value to the data and provide one or more index entries to a memory device to enable storage of the index entries. The index entries may include information corresponding to the key value and the data. The computer program code may further cause the apparatus to assign a new index row(s) including the data for inclusion in a set of index rows of a designated partition(s) to obtain a built index(es) of the data. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided. | 05-23-2013 |
David Starling Macmillan, Winchester, KY US
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20080240810 | Image Forming Apparatus Component With Triboelectric Properties - The present disclosure relates to an image forming device component that includes an elastomeric material having a surface and a triboelectric charging material that may be exposed on the elastomeric material surface. The triboelectric material may be exposed by a finishing process that results in removal of a portion of the material leaving voids in the surface. The surface may have a surface roughness in the range of about 0.1 to 5.0 Ra. The component may include a developer roller in an electrophotograhic printer and may provide contact electrification to a given toner during a printing operation. | 10-02-2008 |
20090022902 | RADIATION CURED COATINGS FOR IMAGE FORMING DEVICE COMPONENTS - The present disclosure relates to the use of radiation cured coatings that may be used in a device within an image forming apparatus. The coating composition may include a reactive oligomer capable of radiation curing having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of greater than 1500. A reactive diluent may then be combined with the reactive oligomer, which diluent is also capable of radiation curing and which has a Mn of less than or equal to 1500. The reactive diluent may be present at a level of less than fifty percent by weight of the coating composition. The coating composition may be present at a solids level of 90-100%. | 01-22-2009 |
20090169239 | Cleaner Blade Lubrication for a Printer Belt Component - The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for removing contaminants from a belt in a printer. A blade is provided that contacts with the belt surface to form a nip where the belt is configured to either receive an image for transfer to a sheet of media or transport media within the printer for receipt of toner images. The blade surface is coated with a fluoropolymer resin in combination with a polymeric binder. The coated blade/belt provides a reduced coefficient of friction at the nip to reduce belt stall and/or belt flipping, which may lock the blade to the belt and prevent further printer operation. The coated blade/belt herein is particularly useful when applied to printing operations that utilize chemically processed toner. | 07-02-2009 |
20090169273 | Doctor Blade Surface Energy Modification - The present disclosure relates to a surface energy reduction material in the form of a topcoat or additive to a coating that may be applied to a toner regulating member such as a doctor blade which may reduce toner build-up about a nip region, pre-nip region, and/or post-nip region. The surface energy reduction material may be include any material having a surface energy of less than or equal to 35 dynes/cm, for example, between 15-30 dynes/cm, including all values and ranges therein. The surface energy reducing materials may include any material that provides a 25% or more reduction of the surface energy of the doctor blade compared to an untreated doctor blade, for example, greater than or equal to 50% reduction or greater than or equal to 75% reduction, including all values and ranges therein. | 07-02-2009 |
20090181236 | Toner Release Coating - The present disclosure relates to a toner release coating that may be applied to a toner regulating member such as a doctor blade which may reduce toner adhesion at a doctoring pre-nip location. The toner release coating may be formed from lubricating particulate and a polymeric binder resin. | 07-16-2009 |
Evan Macmillan, Los Altos, CA US
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20130132158 | COMPUTING EARLY ADOPTERS AND POTENTIAL INFLUENCERS USING TRANSACTIONAL DATA AND NETWORK ANALYSIS - The early adopters and potential influencers (EAPI) system, method and computer-readable medium provide a way to identify early adopters and potential influencers. The EAPI system obtains a list of purchases for customers of merchants and/or subscriptions from a transaction tracking system. The EAPI system creates a time-based transaction network, and using a scoring function, the EAPI system determines an early adopter and/or potential influencer ranking among customers in the network. The EAPI system may use one or more customer attributes to determine a customer's influence with respect to different dimensions. | 05-23-2013 |
20140122171 | Method and System for Credit Card Holder Identification - The present invention is associated with a method that takes a subsequence of a credit card number, in particular the suffix (or last n digits), and transaction data associated with the cardholder. For each subsequence of the credit card number, a set of data may be used in order to uniquely identify the cardholder. The identification of the cardholder may be performed in a particular search space that is composed of all possible credit card numbers and includes the transaction data associated with the cardholder. | 05-01-2014 |
Evan Macmillan, Los Altos Hills, CA US
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20130185311 | EMAIL SUGGESTOR SYSTEM - The email suggestor system and method provide an efficient and effective way to capture a user identifier, such as an email address of a consumer in a retail environment. The email suggestor system generates one or more suggested first text portions based on input data, outputs at least one of the suggested first text portions, and receives a selection of a first text portion. The email suggestor system generates one or more suggested second text portions of a user identifier based on the input data, outputs at least one of the suggested second text portions, and receives a selection of a second text portion. The email suggestor system generates a user identifier including the selected first text portion and the selected second text portion. The email suggestor system uses received feedback response to refine and/or train one or more models with which it generates the suggested text portions. | 07-18-2013 |
Gaston Macmillan, Redwood City, CA US
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20150305677 | BIOMETRIC ELECTRODE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An electrode system for sensing biometric signals from a body region of a user and a method of manufacture thereof, the electrode system comprising: a substrate comprising a reference region and a signal communication region, the signal communication region including a set of conductive leads; a set of biosensing contacts coupled to the set of conductive leads; a non-conductive region ensheathing each of the set of biosensing contacts, the non-conductive region including: a set of openings that expose at least a portion of each of the set of biosensing contacts for interfacing with the body region of the user, upon coupling of the electrode system to the user; a first bonding layer that couples the substrate to a fabric base; and a second bonding layer coupled to the first bonding, wherein the substrate is hermetically sealed between the first bonding layer and the second bonding layer. | 10-29-2015 |
20150359485 | BIOMETRIC SIGNAL CONDUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A system for conducting signals from a set of biosensing contacts and manufacture method thereof, the system comprising: a flexible substrate including a first broad surface and a second broad surface opposing the first broad surface; a set of conductive leads coupled to the first broad surface of the flexible substrate, each of the set of conductive leads including a first region configured to couple to a biosensing contact; a first bonding layer coupled to the first broad surface of the flexible substrate and including a set of openings that expose the first regions of the set of conductive leads for coupling to the set of biosensing contacts; and a second bonding layer coupled to the second broad surface of the flexible substrate and configured to couple the flexible substrate to the garment. | 12-17-2015 |
Gaston Macmillan, El Cerrito, CA US
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20090022929 | ADHESIVELY BONDED SEAMS AND SEAM FORMING METHODS - A stitchless seam comprises a first portion of material folded upon itself proximate an edge to define an overfolded end portion having overlapping edge and nonedge portions and a second portion of material positioned adjacent the overfolded end portion. A first portion of adhesive is interposed between the overlapping edge and nonedge portions and a second portion of adhesive is interposed between the second portion of material and the edge portion of the overfolded end portion. Energy may be applied, via an ultrasonic seam bonding machine or other means, to activate the adhesive portions. The seams may be used for items made of waterproof breathable laminate fabric material, such as garments and sports articles. | 01-22-2009 |
Gaston Justice Macmillan, El Cerrito, CA US
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20130168381 | HEAT GENERATING ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of manufacturing an article is provided. The method includes applying a coating onto a fabric layer, wherein the coating absorbs solar energy and converts solar energy into electrical energy. Moreover, the method includes applying a membrane onto the fabric layer. An insulation layer is applied onto the membrane. Further, a heat conductive coating is applied onto at least one of the membrane and the insulation layer. | 07-04-2013 |
Glen Arthur Macmillan, Greenville, SC US
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20150110616 | GAS TURBINE NOZZLE TRAILING EDGE FILLET - A nozzle segment for a gas turbine engine has a turbine airfoil bound on a first side by an arcuate inner endwall having an inner platform and on a second side by an arcuate outer endwall having an outer platform. The airfoil extends outwardly from the inner platform toward the outer platform. The airfoil body includes opposed pressure and suction sidewalls extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge of the airfoil body. The airfoil body includes a first trailing edge fillet blending into the inner platform at a trailing edge of the airfoil body. | 04-23-2015 |
Glen Arthur Macmillan, Simpsonville, SC US
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20120128472 | TURBOMACHINE NOZZLE SEGMENT HAVING AN INTEGRATED DIAPHRAGM - A turbomachine nozzle segment includes a vane having a first end extending to a second end through an airfoil portion. An outer member is positioned at the first end of the vane. The outer member includes a mounting element configured and disposed to secure the turbomachine nozzle segment to a turbomachine. An inner member is positioned at the second end of the vane. The inner member includes an upstream section and a downstream section. An upstream diaphragm member extends substantially radially outwardly from the inner member at the upstream section, and a downstream diaphragm member extends substantially radially outwardly from the inner member at the downstream section. Each of the upstream diaphragm member and down stream member includes an outer surface and an inner surface. One of the outer surface and inner surface of each of the upstream diaphragm member and downstream diaphragm member includes a cartridge mounting member. | 05-24-2012 |
20130177384 | TURBINE NOZZLE COMPARTMENTALIZED COOLING SYSTEM - The present application provides a compartmentalized cooling system for providing a cooling flow in a turbine with a flow of combustion gases therein. The compartmentalized cooling system may include a turbine nozzle and a cooling baffle. The turbine nozzle may include an airfoil insert and a nozzle outer sidewall. The cooling baffle may include a high pressure cooling passage in communication with the airfoil insert in a first circuit and an impingement plate positioned about the nozzle outer sidewall in a second circuit. | 07-11-2013 |
Ian Macmillan, Superior, CO US
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20140233666 | MULTIPLE-INPUT MULTIPLE-OUTPUT (MIMO) COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) capable system is contemplated. The communication system may include a signal processor configured to separate an input stream into multiple signal paths to facilitate simultaneous transport through a communication medium. The capability to simultaneously transmit multiples signal paths may be beneficial in order to maximize throughput and/or minimize expense. | 08-21-2014 |
20150319658 | CAPACITY SHARING BETWEEN WIRELESS SYSTEMS - Systems and methods presented herein provide for capacity sharing between wireless systems. In one embodiment, a scheduler is operable with a plurality of wireless base stations. Each base station is operable to digitize a frequency spectrum of radio communications from a plurality of user equipment (UEs). The scheduler communicatively couples to first and second Mobile Central Offices (MCOs). The scheduler processes the digitized frequency spectrums of the base stations, extracts radio communications of a first of the UEs from the digitized frequency spectrums of one or more of the base stations coupled to the first MCO, determines that a capacity of the first MCO has been exceeded, determines that a capacity of the second MCO is available, acquires at least a portion of the capacity of the second MCO, and handles a call of the first UE through the capacity acquired from the second MCO. | 11-05-2015 |
Ian C. Macmillan, Radnor, PA US
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20110167068 | CATEGORIZED DOCUMENT BASES - A method of managing information comprises generating a categorized document base. Generating the document base comprises providing a pre-existing classification of things other than documents, providing a source collection of documents, and automatically assessing the documents using Information Retrieval techniques to assign at least some of the documents to one or more taxa of the classification. For each taxon in the classification one or more numerical scores are assigned, based at least in part on a composition, makeup or constitution of the documents assigned to the taxon of the categorized document base. | 07-07-2011 |
James Macmillan, Rochester, MI US
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20130309954 | OPERATING DEVICE FOR A DOOR IN AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An operating device for a door in an air conditioning system is provided that includes a latching system to close and open the door and a spring to assist the latching system. By an operating device for a door in an air conditioning system which allows a simple activation of the door with minimal electrical interface the latching system is powered in one direction wherein the latching system can engage two different positions which corresponds with two positions of the door. | 11-21-2013 |
John Macmillan, Dallas, TX US
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20110092534 | Ammosamides as Anticancer Agents - A compound having the general the general structure I is provided: (Formula I), wherein Z is a substituent selected from a group consisting of S and O; X is a substituent selected from a group consisting of Cl, Br, I, OH and NH2; each of R | 04-21-2011 |
John Alexander Macmillan, Newark, DE US
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20100293844 | Additives for Diesel Engines - The present invention relates to the use of at least 120 ppm of a nitrogen-containing detergent as a diesel fuel additive to improve the performance of a diesel engine having a high pressure fuel system. | 11-25-2010 |
John Brandon Macmillan, Liberty, SC US
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20080276622 | FUEL NOZZLE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A fuel nozzle includes a swirler assembly including a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface, a plurality of vanes coupled to the swirler assembly radially outer surface. Each vane includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first and second sidewalls are joined at a leading edge and at an axially-spaced trailing edge, and a plurality of openings are formed through each respective vane. Each opening extends from the leading edge to the passage to define a flow passage that extends from the passage to the leading edge. A method for fabricating a fuel nozzle assembly is also described. | 11-13-2008 |
20090173074 | INTEGRATED FUEL NOZZLE IFC - Disclosed is a fuel nozzle for a gas turbine including a center body defining one or more fuel passages and an inlet flow conditioner. The inlet flow conditioner includes a substantially tubular hub, a substantially tubular outer land, and a plurality of spars extending radially outwardly from the hub to the outer land. The plurality of spars together with the hub and outer land define a plurality of fluid flow passages capable of removing circumferential and radial variation from fluid flow entering the fuel nozzle. The inlet flow conditioner is formed as a single unitary component. Further disclosed is a method of operating the gas turbine including the fuel nozzle. | 07-09-2009 |
20120024985 | INTEGRATED FUEL NOZZLE AND INLET FLOW CONDITIONER AND RELATED METHOD - A nozzle center body includes a unitary, one-piece, elongated tubular member having a forward end formed with a radially outwardly extending mounting flange; an aft end formed with a plurality of radially outwardly extending swirler vanes; and, an intermediate region, located axially between the forward and aft ends, formed with an inlet flow conditioner including an annular plate provided with plural, circumferentially-spaced flow openings therein. A related method of forming the nozzle center body by casting is also disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
John R. Macmillan, Portola, CA US
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20120139163 | AUTOMATED CONCRETE STRUCTURAL MEMBER FABRICATION SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - A casting machine for fabrication of precast concrete structural members, which includes side walls and end dams which are all movable from an open position to a closed position, and a bottom casting surface, where the bottom casting surface, side walls, and end dams serving to form a mold surrounding a cavity configured to contain wet concrete. Concrete is poured into the cavity when the self-releasing mold is in closed position. The side walls, and end dams are automatically movable to the open position when the concrete has solidified so that a precast concrete structural member is automatically released from the self-releasing mold. Also a precast modular system for automated concrete structural member fabrication, which includes a concrete mixing system, a concrete delivery subsystem, a block transport subsystem, and a plurality of casting machines, where each casting machine includes a self-releasing mold. | 06-07-2012 |
John R. Macmillan, Portola Valley, CA US
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20150290835 | AUTOMATED CONCRETE STRUCTURAL MEMBER FABRICATION METHOD - A method of fabrication for precast concrete structural members, including providing an automated concrete structural member fabrication system, including at least one casting machine having a self-releasing mold which includes side walls and end dams which are pivotally movable from an open position to a closed position, and a bottom casting surface, where the bottom casting surface, the side walls, and the end dams surround a cavity when the side walls and the end dams are in closed position, and a removable mold core subsystem which is removably positionable within the cavity; moving the mold sides, the mold end dams and the bottom casting surfaces to a closed position; positioning the mold core subsystem within the cavity; filling the cavity with wet concrete; idling the casting machine until the wet concrete has achieved initial set to form an initial set concrete block; automatically releasing the self-releasing mold from the initial set concrete block; and removing the initial set concrete block from the casting machine. | 10-15-2015 |
20150290837 | AUTOMATED CONCRETE STRUCTURAL MEMBER FABRICATION SYSTEM - A concrete delivery subsystem for delivering concrete to a number of casting machines, including a concrete mixing source, a concrete hopper assembly, and a rail system. Also, a system for automated concrete structural member fabrication, including a concrete mixing system, a concrete delivery subsystem, a block transport subsystem, and a number of casting machines, each casting machine having a self-releasing mold for fabrication of precast concrete structural members. | 10-15-2015 |
Joseph Macmillan, Portland, OR US
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20140237852 | SOLE ASSEMBLY AND FOOTWEAR COMPRISING A SOLE ASSEMBLY - The inventive subject matter is generally directed to a sole assembly comprising a plurality of traction elements disposed on a ground-facing surface of the sole assembly, and wherein the sole assembly is configured to provide a rocker effect. In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter is directed to a sole assembly that includes a spring system based on a semi-rigid polymer shaped to provide the rocker effect. In some embodiments, the inventive subject matter is directed to a golf shoe with a sole profile having a geometric shape that provides a roll-over effect according to rocker shoe technology and wherein the sole profile is optimized to convey the benefits of rocker shoe technology to golf specific activities. | 08-28-2014 |
Karl W. Macmillan, Silver Spring, MD US
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20080209501 | System and method for implementing mandatory access control in a computer, and applications thereof - Provided are systems and methods for implementing mandatory access control in a computer, and applications thereof. An embodiment provides a security policy generator that generates security policies for one or more machines of a network based on a single set of enterprise configuration parameters. This single set of enterprise configuration parameters comprises relatively few lines of text compared to a typical security policy file. The present invention makes it possible to easily configure, change, and adapt mandatory access control security policies to enforce application-specific security goals across many networked systems to create a single, distributed, secure enterprise. With the present invention, a network administrator, for example, can set familiar network and file configuration options that automatically result in security changes without requiring extensive knowledge of the operating system kernel or how to develop a mandatory access control security policy. | 08-28-2008 |
20080209535 | Configuration of mandatory access control security policies - Presented herein are systems and methods for configuring a mandatory access control security policy in a computer, and applications thereof. An embodiment provides a security configuration program. The security configuration program configures a security policy based on user input. For example, a user may provide input regarding ranges of values corresponding to a resource, such as ports and/or Internet protocol (IP) addresses, to which a process is to be granted access. The security configuration program configures the security policy to allow the process access to the specified ranges of values for the resource. In this way, a security configuration program in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention allows a user to configure and extend a security policy without special knowledge of the security policy language. | 08-28-2008 |
Kelsey J. Macmillan, Berkeley, CA US
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20140310943 | ROTATIONAL ASSEMBLY METHOD AND APPARATUS - The described embodiments relate generally to methods of assembly of electronic devices. In particular, a rotationally induced pressure is used to activate a securing mechanism positioned between a component and an enclosure. The component and the securing mechanism may be located in an inaccessible region of the enclosure such that traditional, direct, assembly processes may not be feasible. The securing mechanism may take the form of a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive or a fastener between the component and an interior surface of the enclosure. | 10-23-2014 |
Matthew J. Macmillan, Jenkintown, PA US
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20120305435 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR THERMALLY CONTROLLED PACKAGING DEVICES - A modular container for maintaining an article under controlled temperature conditions includes a generally rectangular box-shaped enclosure defining an interior volume, wherein at least one enclosure side includes an access opening to allow for insertion or removal of the article within the interior volume, and wherein enclosure sides may be made of an insulating material. The modular container further includes at least two first phase change elements including a first phase change material, wherein each of said at least two first phase change elements is positioned adjacent one of a pair of opposed enclosure sides, at least two buffer inserts disposed within said enclosure, and at least two second phase change elements including a second phase change material, wherein the second phase change material changes phase at a different temperature than the first phase change material. | 12-06-2012 |
Michael Macmillan, Gainesville, FL US
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20090036746 | Instrumentation for tissue retraction - Instrumentation for retracting tissue comprising a retractor member including a sidewall defining an axial passage extending along a length thereof and a lateral opening in transverse communication with the passage. A pin member is disposed within the passage and includes a distal end portion positionable adjacent the distal end of the retractor member, with at least a portion of the pin member positioned adjacent and visible through the lateral opening. In another embodiment, the retractor member includes a sidewall having a main sidewall portion defining a first wall thickness, and an enlarged sidewall portion extending axially along a length of the sidewall and defining a second wall thickness greater than the first wall thickness, with the sidewall defining an axial passage extending through the enlarged sidewall portion. A pin member is disposed within the passage and includes a distal end portion positionable adjacent the distal end of the retractor member. | 02-05-2009 |
Michael Macmillan, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20140167073 | SILICON CARBIDE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES HAVING NITROGEN-DOPED INTERFACE - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing high power circuits and semiconductor devices. In one aspect, a method for fabricating a silicon carbide semiconductor device includes forming a thin epitaxial layer of a nitrogen doped SiC material on a SiC epitaxial layer formed on a SiC substrate, and thermally growing an oxide layer to form an insulator material on the nitrogen doped SiC epitaxial layer, in which the thermally grown oxide layer results in at least partially consuming the nitrogen doped SiC epitaxial layer in the oxide layer to produce an interface including nitrogen between the SiC epitaxial layer and the oxide layer. | 06-19-2014 |
20140264382 | SILICON CARBIDE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for thermal processing of silicon carbide semiconductor devices. In one aspect, a method for fabricating a silicon carbide semiconductor device includes forming a thin epitaxial layer of a nitrogen and phosphorous co-doped SiC material on a SiC epitaxial layer formed on a SiC substrate, and thermally growing an oxide layer to form an insulator material on the nitrogen and phosphorous co-doped SiC epitaxial layer, in which the thermally growing the oxide layer results in at least partially consuming the nitrogen and phosphorous co-doped SiC epitaxial layer in the oxide layer to produce an interface including nitrogen and phosphorous between the SiC epitaxial layer and the oxide layer. | 09-18-2014 |
Rick Macmillan, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140251567 | TWO CAVITY MOLDS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING A GOLF CLUB HEAD - A method of manufacturing a golf club head can include: creating a mold of the golf club head; forming two or more portions of a model of the golf club head using the mold, each of the two or more portions of the model include a part of a body of the golf club head and at least one first alignment mechanism; assembling the model of the golf club head using the at least one first alignment mechanism of each of the two or more portions of the model to align the two or more portions of the model, the model comprises the body of the golf club head and a joined alignment mechanism, the joint alignment mechanism comprises the at least one first alignment mechanism of each of the two or more portions of the model; using the model of the golf club head to create a cast for the golf club head; removing the model of the golf club head from the cast; and using the cast of the golf club head to create the golf club head with the joined alignment mechanism; and removing the joined alignment mechanism from the golf club head. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
Russell J. Macmillan, Sw Ranches, FL US
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20120067351 | CHIN STRAP ASSEMBLY FOR SLEEP APNEA - A chin strap assembly that easily helps in keeping the mouth closed in conjunction with a respiratory machine. The chin strap assembly includes a main body having a center, a first strap protruding from a first side of the center, and a second strap protruding from a second side of the center. The first strap and the second strap are separated by a gap. The main body is made of an inner layer surrounded by an outer layer. The outer layer is made of a soft material and the inner layer is made of a stuffing material. | 03-22-2012 |
Scott Macmillan, Reno, NV US
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20120214577 | SMART CARD EXTENSION CLASS - Disclosed herein are techniques for facilitating communication with a smart card in communication with a gaming machine. In some implementations, a smart card interaction device may be activated. A smart card interaction device coupled with an electronic gaming machine may be identified within an operating system running at the electronic gaming machine. The smart card interaction device may be capable of facilitating communication between the electronic gaming machine and a smart card in communication with the smart card interaction device. A communication protocol interface may be initiated within the operating system. The communication protocol interface may provide a mechanism for transmitting messages between the electronic gaming machine and devices in communication with the electronic gaming machine. A first message may be transmitted via the communication protocol interface between the smart card interaction device and a first host server via a network. | 08-23-2012 |
Scott J. Macmillan, Reno, NV US
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20080207307 | METHODS AND ARCHITECTURE FOR CASHLESS SYSTEM SECURITY - Apparatus and method for secure transactions between gaming machines and portable devices are described. The secure transactions may include a transfer of an amount of an indicia of credit with a cash value from the portable device to the gaming machine or a transfer of an amount of an indicia of credit with a cash value from the gaming machine to the portable device. A logic device, separate from a master gaming controller on the gaming machine and placed in the gaming machine, may be operable to authenticate a portable device, such as a smart card, and authorize transactions involving transfers of indicia of credit between the portable device and the gaming machine. The logic device may be operable to send authentication information relating to the portable device to a remote host where a value amount of transactions involving the portable device authorized by the logic device may be higher when the logic device and the remote host authenticate the portable device as opposed to when the portable is only authenticated by the logic device. | 08-28-2008 |
20100197383 | Secure Smart Card Operations - Various embodiments described or referenced herein are directed to different devices, methods, systems, and computer program products for facilitating cashless digital transactions (e.g., in a casino environment). A wager-based gaming machine may include a memory device capable of storing a first credit balance representing an amount of credit available for wagering. The wager-based gaming machine may include a communication interface configured to communicate with a portable electronic device capable of storing a second credit balance representing a second amount of credit available on the portable electronic device. The wager-based gaming machine may include a secure transaction device. The secure transaction device may be operable to transmit to the portable electronic device a request to update the second credit balance, the request including security authorization information. The secure transaction device may also be operable to receive from the portable electronic device an indication that the second amount of credit has been updated in accordance with the request, when it is determined that the security authorization information complies with one or more security authorization requirements. The secure transaction device may also be operable to update the first credit balance stored in the first memory device in accordance with the request. | 08-05-2010 |
20140148248 | METHODS AND ARCHITECTURE FOR CASHLESS SYSTEM SECURITY - Methods for secure transactions between gaming machines and portable devices are described. A logic device, separate from a master gaming controller on the gaming machine and placed in the gaming machine, may be operable to authenticate a portable device, such as a smart card, and authorize transactions involving transfers of indicia of credit between the portable device and the gaming machine. The logic device may be operable to send authentication information relating to the portable device to a remote host where a value amount of transactions involving the portable device authorized by the logic device may be higher when the logic device and the remote host authenticate the portable device as opposed to when the portable device is only authenticated by the logic device. | 05-29-2014 |
20150348021 | SECURE SMART CARD OPERATIONS - The present disclosure is directed to facilitating cashless digital transactions. In one embodiment, a gaming machine includes: (1) a memory storing a first credit balance representing an amount of credit available for wagering; (2) a communication interface configured to communicate with a portable electronic device storing a second credit balance representing a second amount of credit available on the portable electronic device; and (3) a secure transaction device configured to: (a) transmit to the portable electronic device a request to update the second credit balance, the request including security authorization information, (b) receive from the portable electronic device an indication that the second amount of credit has been updated in accordance with the request when it is determined that the security authorization information complies with one or more security authorization requirements, and (c) update the first credit balance stored in the first memory device in accordance with the request. | 12-03-2015 |
Shaun T. Macmillan, Peyton, CO US
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20090071434 | LOW HEAT REJECTION HIGH EFFICIENCY INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine including a low thermal capacity, low thermal conductivity insulating liner is provided. The insulating liner may be positioned to line the combustion chamber and a portion of the cylinder wall. The insulating liner may comprise a high aspect morphology sintered ceramic material and may further include a surface coating. The internal combustion engine may be a four-stroke diesel engine with variable valve timing operating using an asymmetric cycle. Through the asymmetric cycle and insulative properties of the insulating liner, the heat loss of the disclosed internal combustion engine is significantly less than that of a similar conventional internal combustion engine, resulting in significant efficiency improvements. | 03-19-2009 |
Timothy Macmillan, Lahonda, CA US
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20160125570 | Image Taping in a Multi-camera Array - Multiple cameras are arranged in an array at a pitch, roll, and yaw that allow the cameras to have adjacent fields of view such that each camera is pointed inward relative to the array. The read window of an image sensor of each camera in a multi-camera array can be adjusted to minimize the overlap between adjacent fields of view, to maximize the correlation within the overlapping portions of the fields of view, and to correct for manufacturing and assembly tolerances. Images from cameras in a multi-camera array with adjacent fields of view can be manipulated using low-power warping and cropping techniques, and can be taped together to form a final image. | 05-05-2016 |
Timothy Macmillan, Woodside, CA US
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20150254871 | AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF VIDEO FROM SPHERICAL CONTENT USING LOCATION-BASED METADATA - A spherical content capture system captures spherical video content. A spherical video sharing platform enables users to share the captured spherical content and enables users to access spherical content shared by other users. In one embodiment, captured metadata or video/audio processing is used to identify content relevant to a particular user based on time and location information. The platform can then generate an output video from one or more shared spherical content files relevant to the user. The output video may include a non-spherical reduced field of view such as those commonly associated with conventional camera systems. Particularly, relevant sub-frames having a reduced field of view may be extracted from each frame of spherical video to generate an output video that tracks a particular individual or object of interest. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256746 | AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF VIDEO FROM SPHERICAL CONTENT USING AUDIO/VISUAL ANALYSIS - A spherical content capture system captures spherical video content. A spherical video sharing platform enables users to share the captured spherical content and enables users to access spherical content shared by other users. In one embodiment, captured metadata or video/audio processing is used to identify content relevant to a particular user based on time and location information. The platform can then generate an output video from one or more shared spherical content files relevant to the user. The output video may include anon-spherical reduced field of view such as those commonly associated with conventional camera systems. Particularly, relevant sub-frames having a reduced field of view may be extracted from each frame of spherical video o generate an output video that tracks a particular individual or object of interest. | 09-10-2015 |
20150256808 | GENERATION OF VIDEO FROM SPHERICAL CONTENT USING EDIT MAPS - A spherical content capture system captures spherical video content. A spherical video sharing platform enables users to share the captured spherical content and enables users to access spherical content shared by other users. In one embodiment, captured metadata or video/audio processing is used to identify content relevant to a particular user based on time and location information. The platform can then generate an output video from one or more shared spherical content files relevant to the user. The output video may include a non-spherical reduced field of view such as those commonly associated with conventional camera systems. Particularly, relevant sub-frames having a reduced field of view may be extracted from each frame of spherical video to generate an output video that tracks a particular individual or object of interest. | 09-10-2015 |
20150271421 | Auto-Alignment Of Image Sensors In A Multi-Camera System - A pair of cameras having an overlapping field of view is aligned based on images captured by image sensors of the pair of cameras. A pixel shift is identified between the images. Based on the identified pixel shift, a calibration is applied to one or both of the pair of cameras. To determine the pixel shift, the camera applies correlation methods including edge matching. Calibrating the pair of cameras may include adjusting a read window on an image sensor. The pixel shift can also be used to determine a time lag, which can be used to synchronize subsequent image captures. | 09-24-2015 |
20150271483 | Target-Less Auto-Alignment Of Image Sensors In A Multi-Camera System - A pair of cameras having an overlapping field of view is aligned based on images captured by image sensors of the pair of cameras. A pixel shift is identified between the images. Based on the identified pixel shift, a calibration is applied to one or both of the pair of cameras. To determine the pixel shift, the camera applies correlation methods including edge matching. Calibrating the pair of cameras may include adjusting a read window on an image sensor. The pixel shift can also be used to determine a time lag, which can be used to synchronize subsequent image captures. | 09-24-2015 |
20150278988 | Image Taping in a Multi-Camera Array - Multiple cameras are arranged in an array at a pitch, roll, and yaw that allow the cameras to have adjacent fields of view such that each camera is pointed inward relative to the array. The read window of an image sensor of each camera in a multi-camera array can be adjusted to minimize the overlap between adjacent fields of view, to maximize the correlation within the overlapping portions of the fields of view, and to correct for manufacturing and assembly tolerances. Images from cameras in a multi-camera array with adjacent fields of view can be manipulated using low-power warping and cropping techniques, and can be taped together to form a final image. | 10-01-2015 |
20150279038 | Image Sensor Read Window Adjustment for Multi-Camera Array Tolerance - Multiple cameras are arranged in an array at a pitch, roll, and yaw that allow the cameras to have adjacent fields of view such that each camera is pointed inward relative to the array. The read window of an image sensor of each camera in a multi-camera array can be adjusted to minimize the overlap between adjacent fields of view, to maximize the correlation within the overlapping portions of the fields of view, and to correct for manufacturing and assembly tolerances. Images from cameras in a multi-camera array with adjacent fields of view can be manipulated using low-power warping and cropping techniques, and can be taped together to form a final image. | 10-01-2015 |
20150281590 | Multi-Camera Array with Adjacent Fields of View - Multiple cameras are arranged in an array at a pitch, roll, and yaw that allow the cameras to have adjacent fields of view such that each camera is pointed inward relative to the array. The read window of an image sensor of each camera in a multi-camera array can be adjusted to minimize the overlap between adjacent fields of view, to maximize the correlation within the overlapping portions of the fields of view, and to correct for manufacturing and assembly tolerances. Images from cameras in a multi-camera array with adjacent fields of view can be manipulated using low-power warping and cropping techniques, and can be taped together to form a final image. | 10-01-2015 |
20160005435 | AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF VIDEO AND DIRECTIONAL AUDIO FROM SPHERICAL CONTENT - A spherical content capture system captures spherical video and audio content. In one embodiment, captured metadata or video/audio processing is used to identify content relevant to a particular user based on time and location information. The platform can then generate an output video from one or more shared spherical content files relevant to the user. The output video may include a non-spherical reduced field of view such as those commonly associated with conventional camera systems. Particularly, relevant sub-frames having a reduced field of view may be extracted from each frame of spherical video to generate an output video that tracks a particular individual or object of interest. For each sub-frame, a corresponding portion of an audio track is generated that includes a directional audio signal having a directionality based on the selected sub-frame. | 01-07-2016 |
20160037063 | Target-Less Auto-Alignment Of Image Sensors In A Multi-Camera System - A pair of cameras having an overlapping field of view is aligned based on images captured by image sensors of the pair of cameras. A pixel shift is identified between the images. Based on the identified pixel shift, a calibration is applied to one or both of the pair of cameras. To determine the pixel shift, the camera applies correlation methods including edge matching. Calibrating the pair of cameras may include adjusting a read window on an image sensor. The pixel shift can also be used to determine a time lag, which can be used to synchronize subsequent image captures. | 02-04-2016 |
Timothy Macmillan, La Honda, CA US
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20160042493 | Image Sensor Read Window Adjustment for Multi-Camera Array Tolerance - Multiple cameras are arranged in an array at a pitch, roll, and yaw that allow the cameras to have adjacent fields of view such that each camera is pointed inward relative to the array. The read window of an image sensor of each camera in a multi-camera array can be adjusted to minimize the overlap between adjacent fields of view, to maximize the correlation within the overlapping portions of the fields of view, and to correct for manufacturing and assembly tolerances. Images from cameras in a multi-camera array with adjacent fields of view can be manipulated using low-power warping and cropping techniques, and can be taped together to form a final image. | 02-11-2016 |
20160112634 | Multi-Camera Array With Shared Spherical Lens - Multiple cameras are arranged in an array at a pitch, roll, and yaw that allow the cameras to have adjacent fields of view such that each camera is pointed inward relative to the array. The read window of an image sensor of each camera in a multi-camera array can be adjusted to minimize the overlap between adjacent fields of view, to maximize the correlation within the overlapping portions of the fields of view, and to correct for manufacturing and assembly tolerances. Images from cameras in a multi-camera array with adjacent fields of view can be manipulated using low-power warping and cropping techniques, and can be taped together to form a final image. | 04-21-2016 |