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Alexis Major, Newark, NJ US
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20140115924 | Decorative ankle shoe Accessory - The Decorative Ankle Shoe Accessory accents the ankle and shoe together as one with a decorative accent extending from the ankle to the top of the shoe. The decorative piece can be changed to other decorative pieces as the person desires. | 05-01-2014 |
Amy Major, Nashville, TN US
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20140336113 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING HYPERLIPIDEMIA, FATTY LIVER, ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND OTHER DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating diseases associated with dyslipidemia, including hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, steatohepatitis, atherosclerosis, obesity, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, and related aspects of and conditions associated with metabolic syndrome. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are useful for regulating the lipid balance (lipid homeostasis) in a subject. Compositions and methods including a Nuclear Transport Modifier may be administered to a subject to modulate the transport of transcription factors, mediated by nuclear import adaptors, into the nucleus of a cell resulting in a decrease in cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and liver, a decrease in atherosclerotic lesion size, a decrease in body weight and in hyperglycemia, a reduction of fatty liver inflammation, and an improvement in liver function. | 11-13-2014 |
Amy S. Major, Brentwood, TN US
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20150250850 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING HYPERLIPIDEMIA, FATTY LIVER, ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND OTHER DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating diseases associated with dyslipidemia, including hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, steatohepatitis, atherosclerosis, obesity, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, and related aspects of and conditions associated with metabolic syndrome. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are useful for regulating the lipid balance (lipid homeostasis) in a subject. Compositions and methods including a Nuclear Transport Modifier may be administered to a subject to modulate the transport of transcription factors, mediated by nuclear import adaptors, into the nucleus of a cell resulting in a decrease in cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood and liver, a decrease in atherosclerotic lesion size, a decrease in body weight and in hyperglycemia, a reduction of fatty liver inflammation, and an improvement in liver function. | 09-10-2015 |
Bonnie Major, Hainedport, NJ US
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20110067189 | MUSICAL TOOTHBRUSH FOR CHILDREN THAT PLAYS FUN MELODIES AND GLOWS WHILE BRUSHING - An elongated toothbrush handle of translucent material having a plurality of bristles located at a first end, and a water tight chamber located between the first end and a second ends. A processor, sound generating means, first and second light emitting means having different colors, a source of power; and switch means are located in the chamber. In operation, the translucent handle glows with the color of the light emitting means energized for a specific interval of time and a digital sound chip plays children melodies. At the end of the specific interval of time the first light emitting means is turned off and the second light emitting means is energized while the children melodies continue to play. | 03-24-2011 |
Christopher Alan Major, Tulsa, OK US
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20090008112 | Method and Apparatus for Moving In Formation the Modular Components of a Drilling Rig from Well to Well - A method and apparatus to move a modular drilling rig in formation wherein the drilling rig includes a plurality of self-propelled modules to facilitate the movement of the rig while all systems are intact and fully operational. The apparatus includes a plurality of wheel assemblies which are steerable to guide the modules during movement. The apparatus also includes a propulsion system for each of the modules to drive each of the modules during movement. A steering control and position feedback system is also provided for determining the relative position of each module with respect to the master module. This control and feedback system provides feedback to the steering control and feedback systems of other modules in order to move the modules in a formation. | 01-08-2009 |
Christopher R. Major, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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20140172615 | Method for Transparent and Fair Resource Distribution - A computer-implemented system for allocation of a series of picks amongst multiple selectors in a selection process is configured to use total picks data, number of selectors data, and picks per selector data to determine a series of benchmark pick slots for each selector in accordance with a benchmark, for each selector, calculating a pick cost for awarding a pick position to the selector, awarding said pick position to the selector for whom the pick cost would least deviate the system from the benchmark and storing said pick cost of awarding said pick, and then iterating through the remainder of the draft using pick cost to determine who picks next, ensuring maximum fairness in the pick order. The system also manages the draft itself once the pick order is determined. It can assign value to the items chosen. It awards, or deducts, points from participants based upon their receiving picks that are better or worse than they should have, and for the quality of the items they have chosen. | 06-19-2014 |
Clyde Allen Major, Wheaton, IL US
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20080270280 | COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING AND DEMONSTRATING COSTS SAVINGS VALUES - A cost savings calculator plan is established for a customer by associating calculator instances, selected from an established plurality of calculator types, with a customer profile. The calculator instances associated with the customer profile are utilized to determine specific cost savings amounts for the customer. The specific cost savings amounts may be presented to the customer using different specified levels of granularity. | 10-30-2008 |
C. Paul Major, Lagrange, GA US
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20110040322 | Device & method for the positioning of tissue during laparoscopic or endoscopic surgery - A surgical device and method for the retracting, maneuvering, and re-positioning of tissue and/or a body organ during endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. The surgical apparatus comprises a separable grasping device with a detachable head, an exteriorly-operated handle mechanism, surgical needles, and lengths of suture. The disclosed device enables a physician, using a plurality of lengths of sutures simultaneously connected to (a) the exteriorly exposed handle mechanism and (b) the detachable head, positioned at clasping points on the organ, to rearrange the orientation of tissue or the organ for better accessibility, analysis, and/or exposure to accompanying surgical instruments in situ. The method presented minimizes the number of bodily incisions required to perform surgery by means of endoscope or laparoscopic equipment. | 02-17-2011 |
20130317307 | Device and Method for the Positioning of Tissue During Laparoscopic or Endoscopic Surgery - A surgical device and method for the retracting, maneuvering, and re-positioning of tissue and/or a body organ during endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. The surgical apparatus comprises at least one separable grasping device with a detachable head, and an exteriorly-operated handle mechanism, or puppet handle. The disclosed device enables a physician, using a plurality of lengths of sutures simultaneously connected to (a) stems of the exteriorly exposed puppet handle and (b) the detachable head, positioned at clasping points on the organ, to rearrange the orientation of tissue or the organ for better accessibility, analysis, and/or exposure to accompanying surgical instruments in situ. The method presented minimizes the number of bodily incisions required to perform surgery by means of endoscope or laparoscopic equipment. | 11-28-2013 |
Daniel W. Major, Middletown, CT US
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20080219832 | SMALL RADIAL PROFILE SHROUD FOR VARIABLE VANE STRUCTURE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A shroud for supporting a variable vane in a compressor section for a gas turbine engine includes a pair of components which are secured together by a threaded fastener extending into a blind hole in one of the two components. Additional material forms on the component which includes the blind hole extends beyond a pivot axis for the vane such that there is an increased length of engagement between the threaded fastener and the blind hole. The blind hole eliminates the need for multiple nuts and reduces the radial height of the shroud to save additional weight. | 09-11-2008 |
20080253882 | TURBINE ENGINE VARIABLE STATOR VANE - A turbine engine variable stator vane includes a platform having a circumference adjoining opposing surfaces. A trunnion extends from one of the opposing surfaces. An airfoil is supported on the other of the opposing surfaces opposite the trunnion. The airfoil includes leading and trailing edges. An overhanging portion of the airfoil, which includes the trailing edge, extends beyond the circumference. A fillet joins the airfoil and the other opposing surface and extends along the other opposing surface in a lateral direction beyond the circumference toward the trailing edge. In one example, the fillet is provided about the entire perimeter of the airfoil. The airfoil includes pressure and suction sides. The circumference includes a relief cut extending from the suction side and adjoining a notch in the circumference to form an apex overlying the end surface. | 10-16-2008 |
20080298955 | Inlet guide vane inner air seal surge retaining mechanism - An inner air seal carrier for use in a gas turbine engine having an inlet guide vane surge retainer comprises a body, a stationary sealing element and an outcropping. The body secures around an inlet guide vane inner diameter shroud. The stationary sealing element is disposed on a radially inward face of the body for engaging with a rotatable sealing element of a compressor rotor. The outcropping is positioned on the radially inward face of the body forward of the stationary sealing element for engaging with the surge retainer. | 12-04-2008 |
20090208338 | Single channel inner diameter shroud with lightweight inner core - An inner diameter shroud for receiving an inner diameter base portion of a rotatable vane in a gas turbine engine has a single piece channel and a core. The channel has a leading edge wall, an inner diameter wall, a trailing edge wall, a radial outer surface, and at least two axial projections. The axial projections prevent radial movement of the core. The core has an outer radial surface that generally aligns with the radial outer surface of the channel. The core is movable in the channel in a circumferential direction and is configured to rotatably retain the inner diameter base portion of the rotatable vane. | 08-20-2009 |
20090317241 | VARIABLE STATOR VANE ASSEMBLY FOR A TURBINE ENGINE - A stator assembly for a turbine engine includes a support structure, such as an outer case, providing a bore. A non-metallic bushing is arranged in the bore and extends radially between inner and outer diameters providing a one-piece structure. The outer diameter of the bushing engages the bore in a press-fit relationship, in one example. A stator includes a trunnion arranged within and engaging the bushing inner diameter. In one example, the non-metallic bushing is constructed from an electrographitic carbon. The bushing is installed into the bore such that an end of the bushing is generally flush with or recessed from a wall on the support structure. | 12-24-2009 |
20100092278 | SCALABLE HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR VARIABLE VANE ACTUATION ARM - A variable vane arm has a hook portion comprising a radially inner leg connected to a radially outer leg by an arcuate connection, and an actuation lever extending from the hook portion. The hook portion and actuation lever are formed from a singular piece of material. | 04-15-2010 |
20100310358 | INNER DIAMETER SHROUD ASSEMBLY FOR VARIABLE INLET GUIDE VANE STRUCTURE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - An inner shroud assembly includes an aft core segment mountable to a forward core segment to support a multiple of vanes for rotational movement relative thereto. A shroud backing plate segment engageable with the aft core segment and at least one fastener which passes through the shroud backing plate, the aft core segment and the forward core segment. | 12-09-2010 |
20120251297 | SCALABLE HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR VARIABLE VANE ACUATION ARM - A variable vane arm has a hook portion comprising a radially inner leg connected to a radially outer leg by an arcuate connection, and an actuation lever extending from the hook portion. The hook portion and actuation lever are formed from a singular piece of material. | 10-04-2012 |
20120257963 | INNER DIAMETER SHROUD ASSEMBLY FOR VARIABLE INLET GUIDE VANE STRUCTURE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - An inner shroud assembly includes an aft core segment mountable to a forward core segment to support a multiple of vanes for rotational movement relative thereto. A shroud backing plate segment engageable with the aft core segment and at least one fastener which passes through the shroud backing plate, the aft core segment and the forward core segment. | 10-11-2012 |
20150226116 | FAN DRIVE GEAR SYSTEM MODULE AND INLET GUIDE VANE COUPLING MECHANISM - A connection assembly for securing a fan drive gear system module within a gas turbine engine includes first and second members removably secured to one another by radially extending fasteners. | 08-13-2015 |
Darren Major, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20130142499 | STORAGE DEVICE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR A REMOTE STORAGE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER THAT HANDLES MULTIPLE BITRATE CONTENT - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145392 | REMOTE STORAGE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER THAT SUPPORTS SHARED AND PER-SUBSCRIBER CONTENT RIGHTS - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145408 | FILE SYSTEM INDEX TABLE FOR A REMOTE STORAGE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER THAT HANDLES MULTIPLE BITRATE CONTENT - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145410 | REMOTE STORAGE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER FOR MULTIPLE BITRATE DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates, and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145411 | FILE STRUCTURE TECHNIQUES FOR STORING MULTIPLE BITRATE CONTENT - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145415 | LATE ASSIGNMENT OF RECORDED DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT AT TIME OF PLAYBACK - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20140165116 | EFFICIENT ASSIGNMENT OF PROGRAM COPIES IN A NETWORK DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system receives a media content file that is stored in a storage architecture of the RS-DVR system. The same stored media content file is assigned to multiple subscribers such that each of the multiple subscribers shares a common identifier that references a single common physical copy of the same stored media content file in the storage architecture of the RS-DVR system. | 06-12-2014 |
20140281006 | PLACESHIFTING OF ADAPTIVE MEDIA STREAMS - Systems, devices and methods are provided to support placeshifting of adaptive media streams. A home device acts as an intermediary that passes requests for segments of an adaptive stream from a remote device to a content source. The content source responds with the requested segments, which are forwarded to the remote device. A connection service may be provided to facilitate placeshifting sessions between home and remote devices. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282667 | TELEVISION CONTENT MANAGEMENT WITH INTEGRATED THIRD PARTY INTERFACE - Systems, methods and devices manage second screen media content that is associated with live or previously-recorded television programming while the programming is being viewed by a user. A control application provides an HTML | 09-18-2014 |
Donald Edward Major, Irvine, CA US
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20090080135 | Apparatus and Method for ESD Protection of an Integrated Circuit - Methods and apparatus for substrates with electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection are described. A substrate includes first and second ground planes and a trace that couples the first ground plane to the second ground plane. A signal passed by the first ground plane resulting from an electrostatic discharge (ESD) event interacts with a signal passed by the second ground plane resulting from the ESD event. The first and second ground planes are substantially isolated from each other when the first and second ground planes are coupled to a ground plane of a printed circuit board (PCB). | 03-26-2009 |
20100148929 | Multi-protocol radio frequency identification transceiver - A transceiver for a RFID reader and a transceiver for a RFID transponder (tag) allow communication between the two devices. The RFID reader utilizes an analog front end and a digital backend. In the receiver portion of the transceiver, the front end of the RFID reader uses a pair of down-conversion mixers to demodulate a received signal into in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) components and analog-to-digital converters (ADC) digitize the signal. A digital signal processor (DSP) in the back end processes the digital signal and uses a matched filter for data detection. The RFID tag receives an inductively coupled signal from the reader and the receiver portion of the tag uses a pulse/level detector that employs an analog comparator and a sample and hold circuit to detect the received signal. A digital decoder/controller is used to decode the incoming data and to establish a sampling clock for the pulse/level detector. An automatic gain control (AGC) circuit adjusts a receiver gain according to the received signal strength and controls tuning of magnetic coupling circuitry. | 06-17-2010 |
20110133895 | MULTI-PROTOCOL RF TRANSCEIVER - A transceiver for a RFID reader and a transceiver for a RFID transponder (tag) allow communication between the two devices. The RFID reader utilizes an analog front end and a digital backend. In the receiver portion of the transceiver, the front end of the RFID reader uses a pair of down-conversion mixers to demodulate a received signal into in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) components and analog-to-digital converters (ADC) digitize the signal. A digital signal processor (DSP) in the back end processes the digital signal and uses a matched filter for data detection. The RFID tag receives an inductively coupled signal from the reader and the receiver portion of the tag uses a pulse/level detector that employs an analog comparator and a sample and hold circuit to detect the received signal. A digital decoder/controller is used to decode the incoming data and to establish a sampling clock for the pulse/level detector. An automatic gain control (AGC) circuit adjusts a receiver gain according to the received signal strength and controls tuning of magnetic coupling circuitry. | 06-09-2011 |
20140319640 | Photodiode for Topside and Backside Illumination - A photodiode structure provides light sensitivity to both front side and backside illumination. The photodiode may include a deep N well (DNW) that extends over a Psub substrate. The DNW may be discontinuous, or may extend continuously over the Psub substrate. Additional DNW area under the diode area proportionally increases the sensitivity to backside illumination. In addition, the photodiode may use a lightly doped anode region to increase the depletion region between the anode region and the deep N well. The anode region may be lightly doped Psub, as opposed to Pwell, in order to increase the topside light sensitive area percentage of the total area. One highly sensitive implementation uses Psub doping in the anode region, and a deep N well under the entire diode. This provides maximum areal density of the diode intrinsic regions nearest the wafer backside. | 10-30-2014 |
Elizabeth Major, Jacobstown, NJ US
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20130189201 | MULTI-PURPOSED DENTIFRICE - The present invention is directed towards anhydrous, single-part multi-purposed dentifrice and methods for removing plague, whitening and remineralizing teeth. | 07-25-2013 |
Eric Major US
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20120035964 | COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED INSURANCE SELECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed herein are selection systems and methods for selecting a disability insurance package from a plurality of disability insurance packages, and for recommending the selected disability insurance package to a client. A selection system can include a query unit, a scoring unit and a recommendation unit. The query unit can present two or more prompts related to disability insurance, each prompt being associated with two or more response choices. A client can select a response choice for each prompt, and the query unit can receive the selected response choices. The scoring unit can associate point values with each of the selected response choices and can calculate a response score by combining the point values. The recommendation unit can select a disability insurance package corresponding the response score resulting from the user's responses to the prompts. Other embodiments of selection systems are also disclosed herein. | 02-09-2012 |
Erik J. Major, Tinton Falls, NJ US
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20120208562 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NETWORK ANALYSIS - A network analysis capability is provided herein. A network analysis capability supports proactive detection of service troubles in a network by looking at the network from the perspective of the end users. A proactive detection mechanism is provided by having end user devices (e.g., smartphones, computers, and the like) run background applications which monitor for service-impacting problems and autonomously report service-impacting problems when such problems are detected. A background application, before and/or after problems are detected, collects diagnostic information and forwards the diagnostic information to a network for analysis. A network node compiles and analyzes data collected from the end user devices, data collected from one or more network-based data collectors, and, optionally, information from one or more network support systems, to diagnose problems and dynamically respond, potentially before service is impacted. | 08-16-2012 |
Eugene Major, Darnestown, MD US
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20150176089 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IDENTIFYING JC VIRUS - The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for detecting the presence of Prototype and/or Archetype JC virus in a biological sample from a subject. In some embodiments, the methods include amplifying and detecting a first nucleic acid sequence unique to Archetype JC virus in a biological sample, and a second nucleic acid sequence common to both Archetype and Prototype JC virus in the biological sample. In several embodiments, the methods can be used to identify JC virus in a biological sample from a subject at risk for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Compositions and kits for use in the disclosed methods are also provided. | 06-25-2015 |
Gary Major, Orlando, FL US
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20100089833 | System and Method of Filtering Metalworking Fluid - A system and method of filtering metalworking fluid is disclosed. A particle filter is provided in fluid communication with a sump of machining equipment to filter particles from a metalworking fluid. The metalworking fluid is filtered using the particle filter to remove metal filings and debris from the metalworking fluid. A tramp oil filter is provided in fluid communication with the particle filter to remove tramp oil, wherein the tramp oil filter includes hydrophobic material to absorb oil. The oil-free metalworking fluid may then be re-circulated back to the machining equipment. | 04-15-2010 |
Gregory Major, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20120225341 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF CABIN AND BATTERY PACK IN HEV/PHEV/BEV VEHICLES - A motor vehicle has an electric traction motor and a battery pack that provides power to the motor. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells. A thermal system includes a battery pack coolant loop, a cabin coolant loop, a power electronics coolant loop and a plurality of controllable valves controlled by a controller to select thermal modes by controlling flow paths of coolant in one or more of the coolant loops. | 09-06-2012 |
20140039735 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BATTERY CHARGING AND THERMAL MANGEMENT CONTROL IN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES - A method and a control system for charging a battery in a plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicle, thermally conditioning the battery, and/or thermally conditioning the passenger compartment of the plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicle. | 02-06-2014 |
Harry Richmond Major US
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20100271311 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SPELL CHECKING DURING TEXT ENTRY AND FOR INTEGRATING THE OUTPUT FROM SUCH SPELL CHECKING INTO THE OUTPUT FROM DISAMBIGUATION - A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with a disambiguation routine that is operable to disambiguate text input. In addition to identifying and outputting representations of language objects that are stored in the memory and that correspond with a text input, the device is able to perform a spell check routine during input of a text entry, with the output from the spell check routine being visually integrated into the output from the disambiguation routine. | 10-28-2010 |
Jason Major, Redmond, WA US
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20150086183 | LINEAGE OF USER GENERATED CONTENT - A system and method are disclosed where users are rewarded and acknowledged for generating content and for remixing (modifying) the user generated content of others. In examples, the content may be levels of a virtual world for a gaming system. | 03-26-2015 |
J. Mark Major, San Antonio, TX US
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20110192315 | LINE INSPECTION ROBOT AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a diverter system to allow a line inspection robot to traverse an object. The diverter system includes a first diverter attached to a shield wire, a second diverter attached to the shield wire at a position spaced from the first diverter, and a bridge having a first end connected to the first diverter and a second end connected to the second diverter. The first diverter disengages the robot from the shield wire and onto the bridge and the second diverter disengages the robot from the bridge and onto the shield wire to allow the robot to traverse the object. | 08-11-2011 |
20110196535 | LINE INSPECTION ROBOT AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an overhead transmission line inspection robot and system for inspecting transmission line components and right of way conditions. The overhead transmission line inspection robot includes a communications and control system adapted to control the robot and transmit information and a drive system for propelling the robot along a shield wire to enable inspection over a large area. The robot further includes a camera adapted to inspect right of way and component conditions; a light detection and ranging (LiDar) sensor adapted to measure conductor position, vegetation, and nearby structures; and a global positioning system adapted to identify the robot's position and speed. | 08-11-2011 |
20130169285 | LEAKAGE CURRENT SENSOR FOR SUSPENSION TYPE INSULATOR - A sensor apparatus for detecting leakage current in a suspension-type insulator of an electrical power system is disclosed. The sensor apparatus includes a housing having a leakage current sensor contained therein, a door pivotally connected to the housing and adapted to move between an open position where a grounded end fitting of the insulator is received by the sensor apparatus and a closed position, and a clamping mechanism connected to the housing. The leakage current sensor is adapted to detect a leakage current along the insulator. The clamping mechanism is adapted to clamp the sensor apparatus to the grounded end fitting of the insulator. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169286 | LEAKAGE CURRENT SENSOR FOR POST TYPE INSULATOR - A sensor apparatus for detecting leakage current in a post-type insulator of an electrical power system includes: a sensor unit having a housing, the sensor unit including: a sensor assembly operable to generate an analog signal proportional to a received leakage current; an electronics module operable to covert the analog signal to a digital value; and a communications system operable to wirelessly transmit the digital value to an external receiver; a collection band adapted to be connected to an exterior surface of the insulator; and a transfer lead interconnecting the sensor assembly and the collection band, the transfer lead operable to transfer leakage current from the insulator from the collection band to the sensor assembly. | 07-04-2013 |
John Major, San Jose, CA US
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20080219304 | ANALOG EXTERNAL CAVITY LASER - The present invention relates to the analog external cavity lasers (ECLs) including designs, materials, methods of manufacturing and methods of use for such ECLs and packages for such ECLs. Numerous criteria are presented that lead to improved cost/performance for ECLs and for systems incorporating such ECLs. | 09-11-2008 |
John Major, Rancho Santa Fe, CA US
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20150189064 | UBIQUITOUS VOICE MESSAGING - Methods and apparatus for providing ubiquitous and configurable communications between users is provided. Ubiquity and other features are provided using a common identifier linking two or more users. In one embodiment, a common identifier is automatically provided when call forwarding is directed to a designated phone number. In another embodiment, a user can cause a common identifier to be created linking the user with a user of their choice by sending a text message to a designated address. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 07-02-2015 |
John Cameron Major, San Jose, CA US
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20130275272 | USING CROSS-DOMAIN COMMUNICATION TO SERVE CLOUD-BASED PRODUCT CATALOG PAGES FROM A SELLER'S DOMAIN - Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses are presented for using cross-domain communication to allow manufacturers and other sellers to use cloud/Internet-based products catalog services without sacrificing the search-engine optimization benefit of catalog pages hosted within the manufacturer's domain. The Same Origin Policy used by many browsers may disallow direct communication to the manufacturer's domain for corporate web site and other functions, on the one hand, and an external domain for an efficiently hosted products catalog, on the other. Some embodiments present the use of the JSONP protocol for cross-domain retrieval of a Catalog Widget that is configured to retrieve product catalog information directly from the external domain. In these embodiments, search-engine optimization is furthered by the efficient production of numerous catalog pages that originate from the external domain yet appear to users and search engine crawlers to be within the manufacturer's domain. | 10-17-2013 |
20140214616 | Active Catalog - Paper catalog pages can be optically scanned to produce “fingerprints” identifying those pages. Database records for products featured on those pages can be mapped to the pages' fingerprints. Later, a customer's mobile phone's digital camera can photograph a paper catalog page. A software application can determine a fingerprint for that page based on the photograph. The phone can transmit this fingerprint over networks to a server. The server can match the transmitted fingerprint to a fingerprint stored in the database. The server can transmit, back to the phone, information retrieved from the database records that are mapped to the matching fingerprint. For example, the information can pertain to current prices and inventories of products featured on the page. For another example, the information can pertain to updated models of obsolete products featured on the page. The phone can present this current, catalog-external information to a customer that took the photograph. | 07-31-2014 |
Joseph M. Major, Oregon, OH US
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20110068104 | Closure with Liner Seal Vents - A plastic closure includes a shell having a base wall with a skirt for securement to a container finish and a lip that extends radially inwardly from the skirt at a position adjacent to and spaced from the base wall. A liner is compression molded in situ against the base wall, and between the base wall and the lip. The lip has a plurality of circumferentially spaced passages that extend through the lip for venting air during compression molding of the liner. | 03-24-2011 |
20120298670 | CLOSURE WITH LINER SEAL VENTS - A plastic closure includes a shell having a base wall with a skirt for securement to a container finish and a lip that extends radially inwardly from the skirt at a position adjacent to and spaced from the base wall. A liner is compression molded in situ against the base wall, and between the base wall and the lip. The lip has a plurality of circumferentially spaced passages that extend through the lip for venting air during compression molding of the liner. | 11-29-2012 |
Kenneth E. Major, Boise, ID US
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20080204886 | PROVIDING DATA - Embodiments of providing data are disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
Lisa Major, Warsaw, IN US
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20100036383 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION FOR PERFORMING A PATELLOFEMORAL ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE - A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis. | 02-11-2010 |
20100036444 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL METHOD FOR PERFORMING A PATELLOFEMORAL ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE - A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis. | 02-11-2010 |
20150051605 | ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION FOR PERFORMING A PATELLOFEMORAL ARTHROPLASTY PROCEDURE - A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis. | 02-19-2015 |
Lisa M. Major, Warsaw, IN US
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20130325018 | TIBIAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes an attachment device, an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, and a cutting block. The attachment device includes a housing, a rail extending outwardly from the housing, and a mounting frame positioned on the rail that is configured to slide relative to the housing along the rail. The intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument is removably coupled to the housing, and the cutting block is removably coupled to the mounting frame. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325019 | METHOD OF SURGICALLY PREPARING A PATIENT'S TIBIA - A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia. | 12-05-2013 |
20130325136 | TIBIAL TRIAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes a tibial base trial adapted to be positioned on a surgically-prepared proximal end of a patient's tibia, an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument engaged with a lower surface of the tibial base trial, and a fastener configured to pivot relative to the tibial base trial. The fastener is configured to engage with the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument to removably couple the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument to the tibial base trial. | 12-05-2013 |
20140257295 | INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY FOR IMPLANTING A STEM COMPONENT OF A KNEE PROSTHESIS AND ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR USING THE SAME - Surgical instruments for use in implanting a stem component into a knee of a patient include a canal reamer and an associated implant reference guide. | 09-11-2014 |
20140276857 | METHOD OF SURGICALLY PREPARING A PATIENT'S TIBIA - Methods of surgically preparing a patient's tibia are disclosed. Some methods include positioning a guide tower on a surgically-prepared proximal surface above an opening of a medullary canal of the patient's tibia, attaching a stem trial to a lower end of an offset tool that is sized to be received in the guide tower, and advancing the stem trial through the guide tower and the surgically-prepared proximal surface into the medullary canal. The method may include moving the guide tower to a desired offset orientation on the surgically-prepared proximal surface and advancing a reamer through the guide tower into the medullary canal. The method may also include positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared proximal surface based on the desired offset orientation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276858 | TIBIAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SETTING OFFSET - An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly is disclosed. The orthopaedic surgical assembly includes a guide tower, an offset tool attached to the guide tower, and a stem trial. A guide tower includes a base surface adapted to be positioned on a proximal end of a patient's tibia and defining a first axis extending through the base surface. The offset tool is configured to rotate about the first axis. The offset tool includes a tool body that is positioned in the guide tower and is integrally formed with a shaft extending through an opening defined in the base surface of the guide tower. The stem trial is removably coupled to a lower end of the shaft. | 09-18-2014 |
20140277546 | TIBIAL TRIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SETTING OFFSET - An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a tibial base trial adapted to be positioned on a surgically-prepared proximal end of a patient's tibia, a base fastener, and a stem adaptor secured to the base fastener. The stem adaptor includes a first adaptor body engaged with a lower surface of the tibial base trial and a second adaptor body pivotally coupled to the first adaptor body. A stem trial is removably coupled to the second adaptor body of the stem adaptor. | 09-18-2014 |
Marc Robert Major, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150136644 | Mobile Device Holder with Pliable Extension Arms - Mobile device holders and related methods are discussed herein. Some embodiments may provide for a mobile device holder including a body portion and one or semi-rigid multifunction supports. The one or more semi-rigid multifunction supports may be attached to the body portion and may be pliably shaped into various configurations such the extension arms are capable of supporting the weight of the mobile device holder, thereby allowing the mobile device holder to be mounted or otherwise stationed in a wide variety of environments. | 05-21-2015 |
20150138099 | Systems, Apparatus, and Methods for Motion Controlled Virtual Environment Interaction - Systems, apparatus, and method for providing motion controlled virtual environment interaction are discussed herein. Some embodiments may provide for a mobile device including a display device, a motion detection device, and processing circuitry. The circuitry may be configured to detect various intensities of user movement, such as may be determine based on user motion data captured by an accelerometer, camera, and/or other motion sensor. Based on the intensities of user movement, the mobile device may be configured to advance the user within the virtual environment variable amounts. In some embodiments, the techniques discussed herein may be provided in connection with an exercise game including traversable virtual environments that can be played alone or with other networked devices. | 05-21-2015 |
Marian Major, Alexandria, VA US
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20100247522 | LINKED PURINE PTERIN HPPK INHIBITORS USEFUL AS ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS - Aspects of the present invention concern compositions that induce and/or improve an immune response to hepatitis C virus (HCV). Methods of making and using compositions that include epitopes of the HCV E2 structural protein involved in promoting or inhibiting neutralization of HCV are provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20150118242 | HEPATITIS C VIRUS NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODY - A specific epitope on the surface of the hepatitis C virus that induces a neutralizing antibody response in vivo and neutralizing monoclonal antibodies that bind specifically to the epitope are disclosed. The antibodies block hepatitis C virus from infecting cells. | 04-30-2015 |
Marian Elaine Major, Alexandria, VA US
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20150291684 | HEPATITIS C VIRUS NEUTRALIZING EPITOPES, ANTIBODIES, AND METHODS - Novel epitope regions on hepatitis C virus E1E2 glycoprotein that induce a neutralizing antibody response in vivo are identified. Cross-neutralizing monoclonal antibodies that bind specifically to the epitopes are disclosed. | 10-15-2015 |
Mark Major, San Antonio, TX US
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20110196536 | LINE INSPECTION ROBOT AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an overhead transmission line inspection robot and system for inspecting transmission line components and right of way conditions. The line inspection robot includes at least one drive system for propelling the robot along a line, a platform adapted to pivot relative to the at least one drive system, and a control system adapted to control the robot. | 08-11-2011 |
20130022078 | Overhead Conductor Sensor - An overhead conductor sensor for measuring various parameters that affect an overhead conductor is disclosed. The overhead conductor sensor includes an electronics housing having first and second opposing ends, a jaw assembly having a first jaw connected to the first end of the electronics housing and a second jaw pivotally attached to the first jaw to allow the jaw assembly to move between an open position for receiving an overhead conductor therein and a closed position for securing the sensor to the overhead conductor, and a thermocouple assembly electrically connected to electronics housed in the electronics housing and extending through the jaw assembly for engagement with the overhead conductor. The thermocouple assembly is adapted to measure a temperature of the overhead conductor. | 01-24-2013 |
20130043881 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING HIGH RISK NON-CERAMIC INSULATORS (NCI) WITH CONDUCTIVE OR HIGH PERMITTIVITY DEFECTS - An apparatus and method for identifying the presence of high conductivity or permittivity conditions in a wide range of electrically insulating materials is disclosed. The apparatus includes a grounded enclosure containing electronics for controlling measurement and communication processes and first and second spaced-apart electrode assemblies for engaging an insulator to be tested. The first and second electrode assemblies are mounted in the enclosure for linear movement such that pressing of the first and second electrodes against an insulator causes the electronics to initiate a measurement. | 02-21-2013 |
Mark G. Major, Bozeman, MT US
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20080242426 | GAMING MACHINE CRITICAL DATA MEMORY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A gaming machine with a critical data memory system is provided for high speed and permanent storage and retention of critical data. The gaming machine includes high speed NV-RAM queue memory for secure, temporary storage of critical data and mass storage permanent memory for long term, secure storage of critical data. Additionally, operating procedures for storing, verifying, and correcting the stored critical data are provided. | 10-02-2008 |
Mark L. Major, Mountain View, CA US
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20100095978 | Dental floss tool device and method - A device to aid in flossing teeth including a jaw hook body, a pair of floss retaining projections on one end of the jaw hook body, and a grip handle at an opposite end of the jaw hook body. The grip handle may be a closed loop, an open loop, a padded structure, a pivoting structure, a decorative structure, a structure for holding the tool upright on a surface, or some combination of these features | 04-22-2010 |
Michael Major, Chicago, IL US
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20110065650 | Methods of Inhibiting Tumor Cell Proliferation - The invention provides methods for inhibiting tumor cell proliferation by inhibiting FoxM1B activity, expression, or nuclear localization in a tumor cell. The invention also provides methods for preventing tumor progression in an animal comprising inhibiting FoxM1B activity, expression, or nuclear localization. Furthermore, the invention provides methods for inhibiting tumor cell growth in an animal comprising inhibiting FoxM1B activity, expression, or nuclear localization in tumor cells in the animal. | 03-17-2011 |
Michael D. Major, Evanston, IL US
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20110105804 | Process for producing nitroalcohols - Nitroaldol (“Henry”) reactions between nitroalkanes and aldehydes in the presence of a catalyst and a two-phase reaction medium produce nitroalcohols at increased reaction rates compared to single-phase organic solvent systems, and do not require use of surfactants as is typical of single-phase aqueous solvent systems and solventless systems. The reaction medium comprises an organic solvent phase and an aqueous solvent phase. The aqueous solvent may be 100% water. | 05-05-2011 |
20140121413 | Process and Apparatus For Production And Filtration Of Aminoalcohols Using A Continuous Stirred Tank Slurry Reactor - Disclosed are processes and apparatuses for producing a reaction product and enabling the reaction product to be removed from a reactor operating at an elevated pressure, while simultaneously maintaining the gas pressure and retaining the catalyst inside the apparatus. | 05-01-2014 |
20140200371 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ALKYLDIAMINES - Provided is a process for preparing alkyl diamine compounds in high purity. The process utilizes an alkyl amine compound during the reduction of a nitroamine, resulting in reduction of the concentration of undesired byproducts. | 07-17-2014 |
Michael W. Major, Moro, IL US
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20110193433 | Stator with Cavity for Retaining Wires and Method of Forming the Same - A stator comprises a cavity formed into the insulator of the windings. The non-wound wire sections that extend from the windings and the electrical conductors attached thereto are housed within the cavity. A cap locks onto the stator insulator and prevents the non-wound sections of wire from migrating out of the cavity. | 08-11-2011 |
20120096902 | INTEGRATED MOTOR AND CONTROL - An integrated motor and control system has an electric motor. A control controls operation of the motor. A housing substantially covers at least two sides of the control. The housing has an opening and a liquid guide for guiding liquid toward a predetermined position in the opening to prevent liquid from contacting the control. The control is mounted on at least one of the electric motor and the housing. A heat sink can be extended through the opening in the housing to cool the control. The liquid guide can facilitate natural convection over the portion of the heat sink exterior of the housing. The integrated motor and control system can suitably be used in a washing machine or other appliance where liquid may be encountered. | 04-26-2012 |
20130278094 | INTEGRATED DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR AND CONTROL - An outer rotor motor is provided for use in a machine. The motor includes a rotor and a stator. A control board assembly configured to control at least one operational characteristic of the motor is mounted at least in part radially inside the stator. | 10-24-2013 |
20150145361 | INTEGRATED DIRCT DRIVE MOTOR AND CONTROL - An outer rotor motor is provided for use in a machine. The motor includes a rotor and a stator. A control board assembly configured to control at least one operational characteristic of the motor is mounted at least in part radially inside the stator. | 05-28-2015 |
20150256047 | MOTOR INCLUDING REMOVABLE WEIGHTS FOR BALANCING - An electric motor includes a stator, a rotor, and weights removably attached to the rotor shell for use in balancing the rotor. The removable weights may be integrally formed with a rotor shell such that the weights and the rotor shell form a unitary, one-piece construction. The removable weights may be substantially uniformly spaced apart around an entirety of the outer perimeter of the rotor shell. In a method of making an electric motor, the stator is coupled to the rotor such that the weights are accessible for selective removal during balancing of the rotor. | 09-10-2015 |
Robert D. Major, Orem, UT US
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20120265856 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA STREAMING IN A COMPUTER NETWORK - A method is provided in one embodiment and includes establishing a video session involving an endpoint and a server; evaluating network criteria associated with characteristics that can affect a bit rate for the video session; and communicating bit rate hint data, which is based on the network criteria, to the endpoint for consideration in a bit rate request. The bit rate request involves streaming data in the video session. The method also includes receiving the bit rate request from the endpoint. | 10-18-2012 |
Robert Drew Major, Orem, UT US
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20100223394 | STREAM CONTROL FAILOVER UTILIZING AN ATTRIBUTE-DEPENDENT PROTECTION MECHANISM - A technique for managing the streaming of digital video content to multiple clients involves identifying an attribute of a content element that is streamed to a client and selecting a protection mechanism for the content element as a function of the attribute, wherein the protection mechanism enables streaming of the content element to the clients in the event of a resource failure. In an example, the identified attribute is an indication of the popularity of the content element (e.g., as measured by the number of active streams), such that the protection mechanism is selected as a function of the popularity of the content element. In an embodiment, protection mechanisms that offer a higher level of protection are selected for the more popular content elements and protection mechanisms that offer a lower level of protection are selected for the less popular content elements. | 09-02-2010 |
20110231555 | BROKERING STATE INFORMATION AND IDENTITY AMONG USER AGENTS, ORIGIN SERVERS, AND PROXIES - Methods, signals, devices, and systems are provided for using proxy servers to transparently forward messages between clients and origin servers if, and only if, doing so does not violate network policies. In some systems, a transparent proxy uses a combination of standard-format HTTP commands, embedding auxiliary information in URLs and other tools and techniques to redirect an initial client request to one or more policy modules, such as a login server or an identity broker or an access control server. The policy module authenticates the request, and uses HTTP redirection to have the client transmit authorization data to the proxy. The proxy extracts the authorization data, directs the client to use a corresponding cookie, and subsequently provides the implicitly requested proxy services to the client in response to the client's subsequently providing the authorization data in a cookie. This is accomplished without requiring installation of any invention-specific software or hardware on either the client or the origin server, and also works with proxy servers that are known to the client. Unless the client request violates network policy, a person using the client will generally perceive no reduction of services, and will instead benefit from the proxy's caching and/or other performance enhancements. | 09-22-2011 |
20130142499 | STORAGE DEVICE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR A REMOTE STORAGE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER THAT HANDLES MULTIPLE BITRATE CONTENT - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145392 | REMOTE STORAGE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER THAT SUPPORTS SHARED AND PER-SUBSCRIBER CONTENT RIGHTS - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145408 | FILE SYSTEM INDEX TABLE FOR A REMOTE STORAGE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER THAT HANDLES MULTIPLE BITRATE CONTENT - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145410 | REMOTE STORAGE DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER FOR MULTIPLE BITRATE DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates, and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145411 | FILE STRUCTURE TECHNIQUES FOR STORING MULTIPLE BITRATE CONTENT - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130145415 | LATE ASSIGNMENT OF RECORDED DIGITAL MEDIA CONTENT AT TIME OF PLAYBACK - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system is disclosed. The RS-DVR system includes a network interface to communicate data between the RS-DVR system and a subscriber system via a network, a file system module coupled to the network interface, an ingest agent coupled to the file system module to receive encoded media segments that represent media content files encoded at a plurality of different bitrates; and a storage architecture coupled to the file system to store the encoded media segments, resulting in stored media segments. The RS-DVR carries out a number of functions and operations to service multiple subscribers and associated subscriber systems, such as various storage device management operations, file structure techniques, assignment of recorded media to subscribers, file system indexing, and supporting shared and per-subscriber content rights. | 06-06-2013 |
20130236158 | ADAPTIVE BIT RATE TRANSCODE AND CACHING FOR OFF AIR TELEVISION PROGRAMMING DELIVERY - Techniques are disclosed for capturing, transcoding, and caching off-air programming at a location local to the consumer. According to certain embodiments, a device is provided that receives off-air (e.g., broadcast) and/or cable (e.g. ClearQAM) programming via one or more antennas and caches the programming in various streams having various bit rates for later viewing using, for example, Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) streaming. Such a device can be incorporated in a larger system that can stream content via a data communication network (e.g., the Internet) and the device in a seamless manner. The device also can be controlled by a remote system via the data communication network, and further can be configured to stream content to a remote device via the data communication network. | 09-12-2013 |
20140165116 | EFFICIENT ASSIGNMENT OF PROGRAM COPIES IN A NETWORK DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER - A remote storage digital video recorder (RS-DVR) system receives a media content file that is stored in a storage architecture of the RS-DVR system. The same stored media content file is assigned to multiple subscribers such that each of the multiple subscribers shares a common identifier that references a single common physical copy of the same stored media content file in the storage architecture of the RS-DVR system. | 06-12-2014 |
20140189754 | ADAPTIVE MULTICAST DELIVERY OF MEDIA STREAMS - Various systems, methods and devices adaptively manage the multicast delivery of multiple media programs. Each of the media programs is encoded into multiple media streams, each stream having a different bitrate, frame rate, resolution or other encoding parameter. A computer receives feedback about the delivery of the multiple streams and automatically adapts the number of streams available for at least one of the multiple media programs in response to the received feedback. This allows resources to be applied to those multicast streams having the greatest user demand. | 07-03-2014 |
20140282662 | PRE-DISTRIBUTION IDENTIFICATION OF BROADCAST TELEVISION CONTENT USING AUDIO FINGERPRINTS - Systems, devices and methods are provided to automatically identify advertisements or other portions of a broadcast television stream before the stream is distributed via a cable, DBS, IPTV or other medium. The television broadcast is received at the data processing system, and audio content of the television broadcast is analyzed to generate an audio fingerprint of a portion of the audio content. The identified audio fingerprint are compared to audio fingerprints stored in a database to thereby identify the portion of the television broadcast based on the generated audio fingerprint. By identifying the contents of an actual broadcast prior to redistribution of the broadcast, additional actions may be taken that are unique to the identified content. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282667 | TELEVISION CONTENT MANAGEMENT WITH INTEGRATED THIRD PARTY INTERFACE - Systems, methods and devices manage second screen media content that is associated with live or previously-recorded television programming while the programming is being viewed by a user. A control application provides an HTML | 09-18-2014 |
20150039782 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ADAPTIVE-RATE SHIFTING OF STREAMING CONTENT - An apparatus for adaptive-rate shifting of streaming content includes an agent controller module configured to simultaneously request at least portions of a plurality of streamlets. The agent controller module is further configured to continuously monitor streamlet requests and subsequent responses, and accordingly request higher or lower quality streamlets. A staging module is configured to stage the streamlets and arrange the streamlets for playback on a content player. A system includes a data communications network, a content server coupled to the data communications network and having a content module configured to process content and generate a plurality of high and low quality streams, and the apparatus. A method includes simultaneously requesting at least portions of a plurality of streamlets, continuously monitoring streamlet requests and subsequent responses, and accordingly requesting higher or lower quality streamlets, and staging the streamlets and arranging the streamlets for playback on a content player. | 02-05-2015 |
Ronald L. Major, Noble, OK US
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20080264658 | Apparatus for removing obstructions from a worksite - A device for removing obstructions from a work site. The device is attachable to the front of a work machine. The device comprises a frame, a flange, a rotatable cutting member supported on the flange, and a means for rotating the cutting member. The flange is non-rotatable, but is movable along at least one length relative to the frame. The means for rotating the cutting member may be supported on the flange, and comprises a motor and gearbox or similar equipment. The device further comprises a plurality of removably attachable blocking members for decreasing the range of travel of debris generated during operation of the cutting member. | 10-30-2008 |
Russ C. Major, Charlotte, NC US
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20150242773 | Distributed Vendor Management Control Function - Executing a distributed control function of an entity may comprise identifying a control function test associated with one or more requirements of a vendor management process for an entity, wherein the control function test is defined by an entity control function. The control function test is applied to an organization within the entity to test compliance of the organization with the one or more requirements of the vendor management process for the entity, wherein applying the control function test is performed at least in part by an internal control function associated with the organization. Results of applying the control function test are stored in a central repository. | 08-27-2015 |
20150242774 | Identification Of Risk Management Actions - Determining actions associated with managing risk may comprise accessing an action mappings database that maintains information for managing a plurality of risk elements associated with supplying a product to an entity. That the action mappings database indicates that a first risk element of the plurality of risk elements should be identified in an identification phase of a vendor management process is determined. That the action mappings database indicates that the first risk element of the plurality of risk elements should be identified using a specified identification tool is determined. That the action mapping database indicates that at least one management action for reducing risk associated with the first risk element should be performed in a performance phase of the vendor management process is determined. | 08-27-2015 |
20150242775 | Designation Of A Vendor Manager - Determining vendor management requirements comprises identifying a plurality of risk elements associated with a vendor that supplies one or more products to an entity. Any completed management actions for the vendor that mitigate risk associated with any of the identified risk elements are identified. A residual risk is determined for at least one of the identified risk elements according to a completed management action that reduces risk associated with the at least one of the identified risk elements. A determination is made as to whether to assign a vendor manager to the vendor according to the residual risk for the at least one of the identified risk elements. | 08-27-2015 |
20150242778 | Vendor Management System - Managing a vendor may comprise identifying a product to be supplied to an entity. Risk elements associated with the product may be determined by performing a product category-driven risk assessment. A transaction level risk assessment is performed for one or more vendors proposed to supply the product to the entity. At least one management action is determined for reducing risk for a risk element of the plurality of risk elements associated with supplying the product to the entity by a selected vendor from a group comprising the one or more vendors proposed to the supply the product to the entity, wherein the at least one management action is determined according to results of the product category-driven risk assessment and the transaction level risk assessment for the selected entity. A vendor level quality plan for the selected vendor is created that comprises the at least one management action. | 08-27-2015 |
Ryan Major, Crystal, MN US
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20130098145 | METHOD OF MEASURING AN INTERACTION FORCE - A system and method of measuring an interaction force is disclosed. One embodiment includes providing a method of measuring an interaction force including providing a microelectromechanical transducer. The transducer includes a body, a probe moveable relative to the body, and a micromachined comb drive. The micromachined comb drive includes a differential capacitive displacement sensor to provide a sensor output signal representative of an interaction force on the probe. The probe is moved relative to a sample surface. An interaction force is determined between the probe and the sample surface using the sensor output, as the probe is moved relative to the sample surface. | 04-25-2013 |
20140150562 | THREE DIMENSIONAL TRANSDUCER - A testing instrument for mechanical testing at nano or micron scale includes a transducer body, and a coupling shaft coupled with a probe tip. A transducer body houses a capacitor. The capacitor includes first and second counter electrodes and a center electrode assembly interposed therebetween. The center electrode assembly is movable with the coupling shaft relative to the first and second counter electrodes, for instance in one or more of dimensions including laterally and normally. The center electrode assembly includes a center plate coupled with the coupling shaft and one or more springs extending from the center plate. Upper and lower plates are coupled with the center plate and cover the center plate and the one or more springs. A shaft support assembly includes one or more support elements coupled along the coupling shaft. The shaft support assembly provides lateral support to the coupling shaft. | 06-05-2014 |
20140231670 | TESTING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A MULTIPLE DEGREE OF FREEDOM STAGE - A multiple degree of freedom sample stage or testing assembly including a multiple degree of freedom sample stage. The multiple degree of freedom sample stage includes a plurality of stages including linear, and one or more of rotation or tilt stages configured to position a sample in a plurality of orientations for access or observation by multiple instruments in a clustered volume that confines movement of the multiple degree of freedom sample stage. The multiple degree of freedom sample stage includes one or more clamping assemblies to statically hold the sample in place throughout observation and with the application of force to the sample, for instance by a mechanical testing instrument. Further, the multiple degree of freedom sample stage includes one or more cross roller bearing assemblies that substantially eliminate mechanical tolerance between elements of one or more stages in directions orthogonal to a moving axis of the respective stages. | 08-21-2014 |
20140331782 | HIGH TEMPERATURE HEATING SYSTEM - A sample gripping and heating assembly includes an assembly housing and first and second heating grips coupled with the assembly housing. The first and second heating grips each include a gripping surface, and the gripping surfaces of the first and second heating grips are opposed to each other. Each of the first and second heating grips further includes a heating element adjacent to the gripping surface. Optionally, the sample gripping and heating assembly is included in a heating system including a probe heater having a probe heating element for heating of a probe. The heating system is included with a testing assembly having a stage coupled with the sample gripping and heating assembly, and a transducer assembly coupled with the probe heater. | 11-13-2014 |
20150033835 | HIGH TEMPERATURE HEATING SYSTEM - A heating system for use in mechanical testing at scales of microns or less includes a stage heater. The stage heater having a stage plane, and a stage heating element distributed across the stage plane. Two or more support mounts are on opposed sides of the stage plane. A first bridge extends from the stage plane to a first mount of the two or more support mounts, and a second bridge extends from the stage plane to a second mount of the two or more support mounts. The first and second bridges provide a plurality of supports between the stage plane and two or more support mounts to accordingly support the stage plane. In another example, the heating system includes a probe heater configured to heat a probe as part of mechanical testing. | 02-05-2015 |
Ryan Major, Plymouth, MN US
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20150075264 | MICROSCOPE OBJECTIVE MECHANICAL TESTING INSTRUMENT - An objective testing module includes a module base configured for coupling with an objective turret of a microscope. The objective testing module includes a mechanical testing assembly. The mechanical testing assembly is configured to mechanically test a sample at macro scale or less, and quantitatively determine one or more properties of the sample based on the mechanical testing. The mechanical testing assembly optionally includes a probe and one or more transducers coupled with the probe. The transducer measures one or more of force applied to a sample by the probe or displacement of the probe within the sample. In operation, an optical instrument locates a test location on a sample and the objective testing module mechanically tests at the test location with the mechanical testing assembly at a macro scale or less. The mechanical testing assembly further determines one or more properties of the sample according to the mechanical test. | 03-19-2015 |
20150185117 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONING ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN MECHANICAL TESTING AT MICRON OR NANO-SCALES - An environmental conditioning assembly for use in mechanical testing at scales of microns or less. The assembly includes an enclosure housing with an environmental cavity therein. A sample stage is positioned within the environmental cavity and includes an option sample heater. The enclosure housing includes a cavity perimeter clustered around the sample stage, and the enclosure housing isolates the environmental cavity and the sample stage from an environment exterior to the enclosure housing. In an example, an expansion and contraction linkage maintains a sample on the sample stage at a static elevation according to heating or cooling fluctuations within the environmental cavity. A testing instrument access port extends through the enclosure housing into the environmental cavity. | 07-02-2015 |
Ryan Charles Major, Crystal, MN US
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20100036636 | DIGITAL DAMPING CONTROL OF NANOMECHANICAL TEST INSTRUMENTS - A method of damping control for a nanomechanical test system, the method including providing an input signal, providing an output signal representative of movement of a displaceable probe along an axis in response to the input signal, performing a frequency-dependent phase shift of the output signal to provide a phase-shifted signal, adjusting the phase-shifted signal by a gain value to provide a feedback signal, and adjusting the input signal by incorporating the feedback signal with the input signal. | 02-11-2010 |
Tré Major, Beverly Hills, CA US
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20130032162 | CUSTOMIZABLE WIG WITH ENHANCEMENT FEATURES AND BOX FOR SAME - A customizable wig can be reversibly altered to create a wide variety of hairstyles. A customizable wig comprises a single base shell having an outer surface, a plurality of fasteners affixed to its outer surface, and a plurality of hair segments that can be fastened to the shell. The hair segments comprise at least one crown segment, at least one mid-section segment, and at least one nape segment. The segments can be removably attached by a variety of fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners or snaps. In order to provide even more options for alternative hairstyles, the crown, mid-section, and nape segments can comprise more than one segment. Enhancements such as feathers, hair wefts, or beaded strings can be easily attached to create additional styles. A box is optimized for protection during storage and transport, as well as for display of the wig. | 02-07-2013 |
Tré Major, Beverly Hills, CA US
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20130032162 | CUSTOMIZABLE WIG WITH ENHANCEMENT FEATURES AND BOX FOR SAME - A customizable wig can be reversibly altered to create a wide variety of hairstyles. A customizable wig comprises a single base shell having an outer surface, a plurality of fasteners affixed to its outer surface, and a plurality of hair segments that can be fastened to the shell. The hair segments comprise at least one crown segment, at least one mid-section segment, and at least one nape segment. The segments can be removably attached by a variety of fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners or snaps. In order to provide even more options for alternative hairstyles, the crown, mid-section, and nape segments can comprise more than one segment. Enhancements such as feathers, hair wefts, or beaded strings can be easily attached to create additional styles. A box is optimized for protection during storage and transport, as well as for display of the wig. | 02-07-2013 |
William C. Major, Lakeland, FL US
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20100239704 | Thermo Compactor - A Styrofoam densification machine for melting used Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam) products. It includes a hopper for holding the disposed Styrofoam and a hopper discharge area for melting the used Styrofoam. The Hopper discharge area contains a heated tray compartment which holds a receiving tray for collection of melted Styrofoam. The compartment shall have two or less access area doors for the retrieval of the collection tray. The discharge and compartment tray areas have silicone heating pads on the outside of the panels for heat. The hopper is surrounded by a paneled cabinet which includes up to two inches of installation. The machine is loaded by way of mechanical hopper lid(s) which includes up to two lid panels, high temperature seals, hinges and handles for ease of opening. The machine sits on up to four (4) casters along with anchoring plates. The machine operates on 120 volts, 208 volts and 240 volts. | 09-23-2010 |
Willis Gerald Major, Buffalo, NY US
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20090188065 | Multiple shape changing roller unit - A “multiple shape changing roller unit” that is disposable, very inexpensive, can be adjusted to various shapes in one geometric plane, comprising a slotted hole patterned frame and a roller cover & rod assembly, that can partially or fully surround and act on the entire surface area of multisided objects comprising bars, posts, poles, shafts, spindles, railings, supports, and columns, but not limiting to the aforementioned group of multisided objects, while the operator is positioned on only one side of said multisided objects for purposes comprising painting, staining, dusting, polishing, striping, sanding, cleaning, wiping off or applying chemicals (liquid and powder). | 07-30-2009 |
20110214243 | Grid Paint Dipper - A grid paint scooping device which is an article of manufacture comprising; a vertical elongated substantially flat grid which is partially immersed into a paint container with a handle at the top of said flat grid and attached at the bottom of the flat grid is an outwardly extending horizontal scooping reservoir which is substantially parallel to the bottom of said paint container during paint scooping events, wherein said grid paint scooping device uses said scooping reservoir for lifting a sufficient amount of paint out of the paint container for the purpose of saturating a roller cover with said paint in the reservoir and removing the excessive paint from the roller cover by use of said flat grid to allow the right amount of the paint to be evenly distributed on the surface of the roller cover before painting objects with the roller cover. | 09-08-2011 |
20110308027 | Attachable & detachable painter's tool - A painter's tool comprising: a handle and a working arm attached to said handle by means of a polygon shaped mating connection to prevent movement of said working arm relative to handle when in use, said polygon shaped mating connection further having a mating connection comprising a male polygon protrusion inserted into a female polygon cavity such that the mating connection prevents said working arm from moving in relation to said handle when in use. | 12-22-2011 |
20140013528 | Roller cover brush - A painting applicator that combines a paint roller and a paint brush into one tool comprising a paint roller cover with a paint brush tip extending from the end of said paint roller cover, wherein an operator uses said painting applicator for a dual purpose in which the paint roller cover portion of said painting applicator is used for the first purpose to roll against a surface to apply liquids and then said paint brush tip portion of said painting applicator is used for the second purpose to brush liquids onto a surface, | 01-16-2014 |