Markham, US
Aaron Shaw Markham, Pasadena, CA US
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20090083132 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STATISTICAL TRACKING OF DIGITAL ASSET INFRINGEMENTS AND INFRINGERS ON PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKS - Tracking digital asset infringement activities and infringers on peer-to-peer networks. One method for assessing notice effectiveness of unauthorized distributors of content on a peer-to-peer network comprises processing peer data from a plurality of peers on the network, wherein the peer data aids in identification of individual unauthorized distributors. The embodiment includes creating a trial with a trial base population of the unauthorized distributors and a trial capture window, determining metrics for measuring the notice effectiveness, selecting a randomization methodology for the trial, performing the trial with the trial base population over the trial capture window according to the randomization methodology and issuing notices to some of the unauthorized distributors. The method also includes characterizing the unauthorized distributors into characterized data of at least one of characterization of unauthorized distribution activity and characterization of notice actions, and segmenting the characterized data into groupings according to one or more variables. | 03-26-2009 |
20100037059 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF MEDIA WORKS - A method and system for identifying a source of a copied work that in one embodiment includes obtaining at least some portions of a reference work, collecting at least some portions of the suspect work, matching the suspect work with the reference work, wherein the matching includes temporally aligning one or more frames of the reference work and the suspect work, spatially aligning frames of the reference work and the suspect work, and detecting forensic marks in the suspect work by spatiotemporal matching with the reference work. | 02-11-2010 |
Ben Stephen Markham, Provo, UT US
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20080252180 | Electricity Generating Playground Equipment and Method - An electricity generating playground device configured for recreational activity by children includes a playground device having a cyclically movable part. An electricity generator is operably coupled to the cyclically movable part, and operable to generate electricity when the cyclically movable part is moved through a cyclical motion. A duty cycle controller is operably coupled to the electricity generator, and operable to convert a predetermined portion of the kinetic energy of the cyclically movable part to usable electricity. | 10-16-2008 |
Blake Markham, San Francisco, CA US
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20110247017 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR TRANSMITTING A GROUP OF DATA ELEMENTS - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for transmitting a group of data elements. These mechanisms and methods for grouping a plurality of data elements can enable more efficient data transmission, improved synchronization and data management, etc. | 10-06-2011 |
20140081913 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ENRICHING CRM DATA WITH SOCIAL DATA - The technology disclosed relates to incorporating social data in CRM systems by a single social syn action. In particular, it relates to appending social data to prospect or contact objects of CRM systems by finding multiple social handles for the prospect or contact objects. The multiple social handles identify social profiles of the corresponding prospects or contacts on various social network platforms. | 03-20-2014 |
20140372168 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF INITIATING CONTACT WITH A PROSPECT - The technology disclosed relates to easily and efficiently initiating contact with a prospect. In particular, it relates to identifying colleagues of a sales representative that are connected to the prospect and further determining strength of relationships between the colleagues and the prospect. The strength of relationships is determined by logging levels of communication between the colleagues and the prospect on one or more communication media and calculating proximity metrics dependent on commentary provided by the colleagues about the prospect. | 12-18-2014 |
Blake Markham, Oakland, CA US
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20150039600 | EXTENSIBLE PERSON CONTAINER - The technology disclosed relates to representing users in different contexts within customer relationship management (CRM) environments. In particular, it relates to creating a person object model for each user in the CRM environment by linking a plurality of user records in the CRM environment that is separately created by different organizations and departments. The person object model also incorporates online social identities of the users, according to one implementation. This inclusive linked model provides a comprehensive view of the users to handlers of the CRM environment, thus facilitating an enhanced overall CRM experience. | 02-05-2015 |
Blake Whitlow Markham, San Francisco, CA US
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20130024910 | COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATING A SOCIAL NETWORK INFORMATION FEED WITH A NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATION - Disclosed are systems, apparatus, and methods for integrating an information feed. In various implementations, an identity of a user may be determined based on authentication information, where the authentication information identifies a user profile. In some implementations, profile information is identified based on the determined identity, where the profile information identifies one or more entities tracked using one or more information feeds associated with the user profile, and where the one or more information feeds comprises one or more feed items stored in a database system. In various implementations, the identified profile information is associated with a user account provided by a network communications application. | 01-24-2013 |
20130097252 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR AUTOMATICALLY CREATING AN OBJECT FROM AN ELECTRONIC MESSAGE IN RESPONSE TO USER INPUT - In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for creating an object from an electronic message in response to user input. These mechanisms and methods for creating an object from an electronic message in response to user input can enable an automated technique for users to create an object from an electronic message. The ability to provide automated creation of objects from electronic messages may allow users to avoid manually creating an object storing information associated with an electronic message. | 04-18-2013 |
Bruce Markham, Novi, MI US
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20110033412 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING SKELETAL MUSCLE DEFICIENCIES - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating and preventing skeletal muscle deficiencies. In particular, the present invention provides compositions comprising poloxamers (e.g., poloxamer 188-P188) and methods of using the same for treating and preventing skeletal muscle deficiencies and injuries (e.g., dystrophin-deficient skeletal muscle; skeletal muscle having a contraction force deficit; skeletal muscle having a Ca | 02-10-2011 |
20150030559 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING SKELETAL MUSCLE DEFICIENCIES - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating and preventing skeletal muscle deficiencies. In particular, the present invention provides compositions comprising poloxamers (e.g., poloxamer 188-P188) and methods of using the same for treating and preventing skeletal muscle deficiencies and injuries (e.g., dystrophin-deficient skeletal muscle; skeletal muscle having a contraction force deficit; skeletal muscle having a Ca | 01-29-2015 |
Bruce Edward Markham, Novi, MI US
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20090246162 | Treatment of Chronic Progressive Heart Failure - The invention provides a method for treating or preventing heart failure in a subject, which includes administering to the subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a Poloxamer (e.g., Poloxamer 188). | 10-01-2009 |
20100178269 | Compositions and Methods for the Treatment of Heart Failure - The invention provides a therapeutic composition comprising an aqueous buffer, and a therapeutic agent that improves the functioning of a diseased heart by decreasing left ventricular end-diastolic pressure and simultaneously increasing left ventricular ejection without affecting the blood pressure or heart rate. | 07-15-2010 |
20130129662 | Compositions and Methods for the Treatment of Heart Failure - The invention provides a therapeutic composition comprising an aqueous buffer, and a therapeutic agent that proves the functioning of a diseased heart by decreasing left ventricular end-diastolic pressure and simultaneously increasing left ventricular ejection without affecting the blood pressure or heart rate. | 05-23-2013 |
Caren Valentine Markham, Placentia, CA US
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20100122435 | Hands free holder - This invention is an article holder for a cell phones hands free device such as the Bluetooth or the Jawbone so the device will not become lost if it falls out of you ear. The Hands Free Holder is a leash comprising of a strap with an eye-ring attached to the proximal end to attach to the earpiece of the hands free cell phone device and a swivel-mounted spring clip attached to the terminal end to clip on to the clothing. The article is composed of a cord, a ribbon, a chain, and a leather strap. | 05-20-2010 |
Daniel A. Markham, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20090290773 | Apparatus and Method to Facilitate User-Modified Rendering of an Object Image - A user interface ( | 11-26-2009 |
Gary R Markham, Lumberton, TX US
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20090273174 | FLUID STORAGE TANK TRAILER - Embodiments provide a fluid storage tank trailer including a base including a set of rear wheels, a tank supported by the base, the base including a set of skids adapted to engage the ground forward of the rear wheels when the trailer is not connected to a tow vehicle, the skids being adapted to support the tank bottom in relation to the ground, a forward frame extending from generally beneath the tank to the front end, the forward frame including a nose bar at the front end, the forward frame being adapted to be towed by a tow vehicle, a forward platform elevated above the forward frame, a first forward access ladder extending from the forward platform to the first side, and a second forward access ladder extending from the forward platform to the second side. | 11-05-2009 |
20100013206 | FLUID STORAGE TANK TRAILER - Embodiments provide a fluid storage tank trailer including a base including a set of rear wheels, a tank supported by the base, the base including a set of skids adapted to engage the ground forward of the rear wheels when the trailer is not connected to a tow vehicle, the skids being adapted to support the tank bottom in relation to the ground, a forward frame adapted to be towed by a tow vehicle, a forward platform elevated above the forward frame, the forward platform having a first end adjacent a first front corner, the forward platform having a second end adjacent a second front corner, the forward platform defining a walkway between the first end and the second end, a first ladder extending along a first vertical axis parallel to the first front corner, the first ladder extending from the first end of the forward platform downward to the forward frame; a second ladder extending along a second vertical axis parallel to the second front corner, the second ladder extending from the second end of the forward platform downward to the forward frame. | 01-21-2010 |
20100013207 | FLUID STORAGE TANK TRAILER - Embodiments provide a fluid storage tank trailer including a base including a set of rear wheels, a tank supported by the base, the base including a set of skids adapted to engage the ground forward of the rear wheels when the trailer is not connected to a tow vehicle, the skids being adapted to support the tank bottom in relation to the ground, a forward frame adapted to be towed by a tow vehicle, a forward platform elevated above the forward frame, the forward platform having a first end adjacent a first front corner, the forward platform having a second end adjacent a second front corner, the forward platform defining a walkway between the first end and the second end. | 01-21-2010 |
Gary R. Markham, Beaumont, TX US
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20130106088 | Liquid Storage Tank Trailer | 05-02-2013 |
Gary W. Markham, Manvel, TX US
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20090145848 | Process and apparatus for treating industrial effluent water with activtated media - In a process for treating effluent water, a stream of effluent water is fed to a porous ceramic media filled reactor. Organic and inorganic impurities are absorbed and/or oxidized from the effluent water into the media and/or off-gases. The remainder of the effluent water stream is dispensed from the reactor in an outlet stream suitable for direct discharge to the sea or for recycling without incurring the disadvantages of generating a solid sludge. The reactor includes a chamber containing activated media, such as pellets of porous ceramic material. The pellets are stored in a vertical stacks of sub chambers defined by horizontal perforated trays and/or in a horizontal chains of sub chambers defined by vertical perforated baffles. | 06-11-2009 |
Gregory T. Markham, Bedford, VA US
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20140192949 | NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT HAVING SILICON CARBIDE MULTILAYERED CLADDING AND THORIA-BASED FISSIONABLE FUEL - A nuclear fuel element for use in water-cooled nuclear power reactors. The fuel element includes a multilayered silicon carbide cladding tube. The multilayered silicon carbide cladding tube preferably includes an inner layer and a central layer. Also, in one embodiment, the ends further include hermetically sealed end caps. The cladding tube is sized to receive a stack of individual fissionable fuel pellets. In one embodiment, the fuel pellets comprise a mixture of thorium oxide and plutonium oxide. | 07-10-2014 |
Harold A. Markham, Beverly Hills, CA US
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20090054732 | Instrument for endoscopic surgery - An endoscopic instrument readily made of one-use disposable plastic material with improved operative elements, and improved fatigue-reducing handgrip. | 02-26-2009 |
20100030029 | Instrument for endoscopic surgery with knee in shaft and shaft stable handpiece - An endoscopic surgical instrument having a handpiece supporting an operating shaft. Said shaft having a knee enabling its distal end to bend away from the shaft axis, with its operative elements at the distal end. The handpiece has a stationary rest for the web of the thumb, and a four link engagement for the fingers, enabling actuation of the instrument without off-axis whipping motion. | 02-04-2010 |
Jacob Markham, Vadnais Heights, MN US
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20110306949 | JOINED DISSIMILAR MATERIALS AND METHOD - A wire includes a first wire section is of a first material and a second wire section is of a second material different from the first material. A joining section is adjacent both the first and second wire sections, the joining section comprising a first end and a second end. The first end of the joining section is of a material that is compatible with the first material of the first wire section and the second end of the joining section is of a material that is compatible with the second material of the second wire section. | 12-15-2011 |
20130299038 | JOINED DISSIMILAR MATERIALS AND METHOD - A method of forming a wire includes providing a first wire section comprising a first material and providing a second wire section comprising a second material different from the first material. A joining section is formed having a first end and a second end such that the first end of the joining section comprising a material that is compatible with the first material and such that the second end of the joining section comprising a material that is compatible with the second material. The first wire section is welded to the first end of the joining section and the second wire section is welded to the second end of the joining section. Forming the joining section includes forming the joining section via a process selected from a group comprising electrodeposition, three-dimensional printing, direct typing process, LIGA, lithography and stacking processes. | 11-14-2013 |
20140262493 | LASER WELDING A FEEDTHROUGH - One aspect is a method of coupling an insulator to a surrounding ferrule in an implantable medical device. An insulator is provided having a plurality of conducting elements extending therethrough. The insulator is placed with conducting elements within a ferrule having a frame-like shape surrounding the insulator along an interface. The insulator is heated with a first laser until raising the temperature of insulator to a first temperature level. The ferrule is welded to the insulator along the interface with a second laser once the insulator has reached the first temperature. | 09-18-2014 |
20140328004 | CAPACITOR AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE THE CAPACITOR - One aspect is a capacitor, having a multitude of parallel insulator layers in one stack direction, made of an electrically non-conducting material, a multitude of conductor layers alternatingly stacked with the insulator layers in the direction of the stack made from a conductive material and at least one contact body. A least some of the conductor layers are connected to one another in a conductive manner via the contact body. The contact body extends through breaks form several insulator layers, where at least the insulator layers are made of a sintered material. | 11-06-2014 |
20140345934 | LASER BRAZE CERAMIC TO AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE HOUSING - One aspect is a method of coupling a feedthrough assembly to a surrounding case of an implantable medical device. An insulator having a plurality of conducting elements extending therethrough is provided. The insulator is placed with conducting elements within an opening of a case, thereby defining a narrow space between the insulator and the case. A braze preform is placed adjacent the insulator and case in the narrow space. The insulator is heated with a laser until raising the temperature of the adjacent preform above its melting point such that it fills the space between the insulator and the case. | 11-27-2014 |
20150045860 | METHOD OF FORMING FEEDTHROUGH WITH INTEGRATED BRAZELESS FERRULE - One aspect provides a method of forming a feedthrough device for an implantable medical device. The method includes providing a bulk insulator having a longitudinal length extending between first and second end faces, and including one or more conducting elements extending therethrough between the first and second end faces, the bulk insulator having a perimeter surface along the longitudinal length, and depositing one of a metal, metal alloy, or cermet on the perimeter surface to form a ferrule directly thereon, wherein the ferrule can be joined to other components of the implantable medical device. | 02-12-2015 |
Jacob E. Markham, Vadnais Heights, MN US
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20100093447 | HELICALLY-WOUND CABLE AND METHOD - A cable includes a first layer of wire helically wound to define a lumen having a lumen diameter. A second layer of wire is helically wound over the first layer. A first end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together. A second end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together. | 04-15-2010 |
20100093448 | HELICALLY-WOUND CABLE AND METHOD - A cable includes a first layer of wire helically wound to define a lumen having a lumen diameter. A second layer of wire is helically wound over the first layer. A first end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together. A second end segment of the second layer is configured with a plurality of strands that are fused together. | 04-15-2010 |
20120089213 | MEDICAL LEAD WITH FILLER LAYER - A medical lead includes a first wire coil having an outer diameter and a marker coil having an inner diameter. The marker coil is assembled over the first wire coil. The outer diameter first wire coil is smaller than the inner diameter of the marker coil thereby defining a gap. A second wire coil substantially fills the gap between the first wire coil and the marker coil. A ball weld is formed at an end of the medical lead adjacent each of the first and second wire coils and adjacent the marker coil. | 04-12-2012 |
James Markham, Carlsbad, CA US
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20130033057 | TRANSPORTABLE SELF CONTAINED RESTAURANT AND METHOD - A transportable restaurant structure is provided employing a container structure such as a shipping container. An interior dining area is provided in-between sidewalls of the container as is a kitchen area. Sidewalls on the container are rotationally engaged to fold horizontal and provide adjoining areas to said dining area to increase its size. A door in an endwall is rotatable to provide an inclining ramp for walking or wheelchair access. The container is moveable by truck but once deployed takes on the appearance of a small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. | 02-07-2013 |
Jeffrey Markham, San Jose, CA US
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20120266110 | DUAL-PATTERN COLORING TECHNIQUE FOR MASK DESIGN - A hierarchical schematic design editor displays mask layers for each shape as mask specific colors and alerts a user to mask layer conflicts during the design and editing process. According to an embodiment, mask colors may be assigned at the time the shapes or geometries and cells are placed in a circuit design layout, or when a mask layer condition indicating that two or more shapes should be set to different mask layers is detected. In an embodiment, if the distance between two shapes is less than a predetermined threshold, those shapes may cause a mask layer condition. Shapes may be grouped to facilitate mask layer condition detection and mask layer assignment. | 10-18-2012 |
20130191793 | DUAL-PATTERN COLORING TECHNIQUE FOR MASK DESIGN - A hierarchical schematic design editor displays mask layers for each shape as mask specific colors and alerts a user to mask layer conflicts during the design and editing process. According to an embodiment, mask colors may be assigned at the time the shapes or geometries and cells are placed in a circuit design layout, or when a mask layer condition indicating that two or more shapes should be set to different mask layers is detected. In an embodiment, if the distance between two shapes is less than a predetermined threshold, those shapes may cause a mask layer condition. Shapes may be grouped to facilitate mask layer condition detection and mask layer assignment. | 07-25-2013 |
20140123094 | PRODUCING A NET TOPOLGY PATTERN AS A CONSTRAINT UPON ROUTING OF SIGNAL PATHS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN - A method is provided to produce a constraint information for use to implement a routing process used to generate routing signal lines in an integrated circuit design comprising: producing a net topology pattern structure that corresponds to a logical net that is associated with at least two instance item structures of at least one functional design, wherein the net topology pattern structure is associated with the at least two instance item structures and includes multiple constituent structures that indicate at least one constraint upon physical implementation of the logical net structure. | 05-01-2014 |
Joseph Markham, Hillsborough, NJ US
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20150057665 | POROUS SPACERS, INSTRUMENTS, AND METHODS FOR FOOT AND ANKLE FUSION - Porous spacers ( | 02-26-2015 |
Joseph P. Markham, Arvada, CO US
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20090038559 | PET TOY WITH THERAPEUTIC FEATURES - A pet toy includes a plurality of raised features to enhance a dental cleaning action of the animal toy within the animal's mouth. The raised features are provided in groups or sets of linearly extending and uniformly spaced protrusions. The protrusions preferably cover a majority of the outer surface of the pet toy. The distal tips of the protrusions may be roughened in order to enhance dental cleaning. A squeaker may be incorporated within the pet toy by an internal holding pocket that is integrally molded when the pet toy is manufactured. A control element may be used to activate or deactivate the squeaker. | 02-12-2009 |
20090038560 | PET TOY WITH THERAPEUTIC FEATURES - A pet toy includes a plurality of raised features to enhance a dental cleaning action of the animal toy within the animal's mouth. The raised features are provided in groups or sets of linearly extending and uniformly spaced protrusions. The protrusions preferably cover a majority of the outer surface of the pet toy. The distal tips of the protrusions may be roughened in order to enhance dental cleaning. A squeaker may be incorporated within the pet toy by an internal holding pocket that is integrally molded when the pet toy is manufactured. A control element may be used to activate or deactivate the squeaker. | 02-12-2009 |
20090050048 | EMERGENCY RESCUE DEVICE AND METHOD - An emergency rescue device and system are provided comprising a plurality of reflective emergency rescue strands. The plurality of reflective strands are housed within a canister. An activation element deploys the reflective strands away from the user in a multi-directional pattern. In the case of an avalanche victim, the reflective strands enable immediate visual identification of the general location of the victim. A rescuer may then pull on one of the exposed strands to exactly locate the victim. The reflective strands may be ejected away from the user in a number of ways to include activation of a combustible propellant, an explosive charge, or compressed source of gas integrated within the canister. Alternatively, a plurality of compressed springs within the canister may be used to eject the reflective strands, or the user may manually deploy the strands. | 02-26-2009 |
20110083608 | TREAT DISPENSER FOR ANIMALS AND METHOD - A dispenser device is provided for use by an animal to selectively dispense treats from the device. The device includes a body having an interior opening to receive treats, and an opening is formed in the body to allow dispensing of the treats. A base of the device includes a weighted material therein causing the device to reside in a normally upright position. Contact by the animal causes the device to tip, thereby allowing treats to fall through the opening in the body. Changing the amount and type of material used for the weighted material changes the characteristics of how the device moves when contacted by the animal that in turn, changes the rate and amount of treats that are dispensed. | 04-14-2011 |
20120145089 | PET TOY WITH FLEXIBLE BODY AND ROPE SUPPORT CONFIGURATIONS - A pet toy includes a flexible body with rope support configurations. In one embodiment, the rope configurations include one or more loops that are exposed and one or more knots that are covered by an exterior plush component of the pet toy. In another embodiment, two or more strands of rope material are tied in a series of knots, and an additional strand of rope material may be tied to the other strands in a transverse fashion. Preferably, the exterior plush component includes fabric. One or more of the free ends of the strands of rope material may also protrude beyond the plush component. The fabric material is sewn over the exposed portions of the rope material. Enough fabric material is used such that twisting, extending and retracting the rope material does not transfer force directly to the exterior fabric, thereby preserving the exterior plush component. The knots provide internal bulk to the body of the toy eliminating the need for stuffing. The knots also provide a robust structure for biting and tugging that can aid in dental cleaning. The exposed loops or free ends of the rope material act as handles for grasping by the pet owner or animal. | 06-14-2012 |
Joseph P. Markham, Golden, CO US
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20110214617 | PET TOY WITH NOISE MAKING INSTRUMENT - A pet toy includes a noise making feature that can be selectively activated and deactivated by the pet owner. The noise making feature is in the form of a squeaker incorporated within the pet toy by an internal holding pocket that is integrally molded when the pet toy is manufactured. A control element is used to activate or deactivate the squeaker. The squeaker is positioned for easy access by the pet owner, but the construction of a squeaker assembly holding the squeaker is such that it prevents the animal from contacting the squeaker. | 09-08-2011 |
20120031348 | PET TOY WITH NOISE MAKING FEATURE - A pet toy includes a noise making instrument. In a preferred embodiment, the noise making instrument is a squeaker incorporated within the pet toy by an internal holding pocket that is integrally molded when the pet toy is manufactured. The internal holding pocket frictionally engages the squeaker. The squeaker is located within the protected internal holding pocket such that it is very difficult for the animal to remove the squeaker. Optionally, a control element may be used to activate or deactivate the squeaker. | 02-09-2012 |
Joshua Markham, Milford, OH US
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20130296921 | JUNCTIONAL TOURNIQUET - The present invention is a tourniquet comprising: a strap; a pelvic pad included in the strap having a pocket defined in the pelvic pad for receiving a semi-rigid stiffening member; base plates slidably attached to the strap allowing the base plates to be positioned along the strap; a threaded shaft received in each of the base plates; a pressure pad removable attached to a distal end of each of the shafts; a handle attached to a proximal end of each of the shafts having openings defined in each end of the handle; and, a rotational arresting strap attached to each base plate having a securing tab that can be received in one of the handle openings thereby preventing the shaft from rotating when the securing tab is received in sand handle opening. | 11-07-2013 |
Joshua James Markham, Batavia, OH US
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20130168987 | POWERED ROLL-IN COTS - According to one embodiment, a roll-in cot may include a support frame, a pair of front legs, a pair of back legs, and a cot actuation system. The pair of front legs may be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each front leg includes at least one front wheel. The pair of back legs may be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each back leg includes at least one back wheel. The cot actuation system includes a front actuator that moves the front legs and a back actuator that moves the back legs. The front actuator and the back actuator raises or lowers the support frame in tandem. The front actuator raises or lowers the front end of the support frame independently of the back actuator. The back actuator raises or lowers the back end of the support frame independently of the front actuator. | 07-04-2013 |
20140197654 | POWERED ROLL-IN COTS - According to one embodiment, a roll-in cot may include a support frame, a pair of back legs, a pair of front legs, and a cot actuation system. The pair of back legs and the pair of front legs can be slidingly coupled to the support frame. Each of the pair of front legs can include a front wheel and an intermediate load wheel. The intermediate load wheel is offset from the front wheel by a load wheel distance. A front actuator can raise the pair of front legs such that the front wheel and the intermediate load wheel of each of the pair of front legs are aligned along a loading level. The intermediate load wheel of each of the pair of front legs can be offset from the pair of back legs by a loading span. The load wheel distance can be greater than the loading span. | 07-17-2014 |
Ken Markham, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20120025964 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETECT AND WARN PROXIMATE ENTITIES OF INTEREST - Systems and methods to detect and warn proximate entities of interest are described herein. An example signal generation system for a vehicle capable of different modes of movement includes a detector to determine at least one property of vehicle movement and an output representative of that at least one property and a selectively variable signal generator includes an input to receive the at least one output representative of the at least one property of vehicle movement and, responsively, generates a selected signal based on the received output. In some examples, a detector on a pedestrian detects the selected signal from the signal generator and, responsively, provides an output indicative of a vehicle in proximity to the pedestrian. In some examples, a trajectory vector is generated for at least two entities of interest based on at least one characteristic of movement of each entity. Each entity's trajectory vector is expanded and each entity's expanded trajectory vector is analyzed for overlap with the other entity's expanded trajectory vector to assess the possibility of a collision between them. | 02-02-2012 |
Kenneth Wade Markham, Forest, VA US
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20140079468 | Jet Pump Stabilizer - A jet pump stabilizer is disclosed and claimed. The stabilizer includes a clamp body that is affixed about the riser pipe. Two U-clamps are connected to the clamp body, each U-clamp positioned about a jet pump mixer section. A wedge assembly is positioned between the clamp body and each mixer pipe, cooperating with the clamp body and U-clamps to laterally restrain the mixer sections. A clamp ring is positioned about each mixer section and retained in place by the U-clamps, wedge assemblies, and clamp body. A sealing ring is moveably connected to the clamp ring such that it is biased toward engagement with the jet pump diffuser. Seals provided on the stabilizer engage the jet pump assembly above and below the slip joint, preventing vibration-inducing leakage through the slip joint. | 03-20-2014 |
Kevin Markham, Arlington, VA US
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20140278846 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM FOR CHARITABLE EVENT PROMOTION - A method for creating and managing a charitable promotion. The method including receiving charitable promotion event information associated with a charitable promotion event, wherein the charitable promotion event information is received from one or more businesses; receiving names and addresses of the one or more businesses involved in the charitable promotion event; generating promotion materials based on the charitable promotion event information and the names and addresses; distributing the promotion materials; receiving details of purchases made in response to the charitable promotion; distributing an invoice to the one or more businesses showing amounts due related to the charitable promotion event; receiving selections of customer selected charities; receiving amounts due from the one or more businesses; and distributing donations due to the one or more customer selected charities. | 09-18-2014 |
Michael Brick Markham, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140018788 | Devices and Systems for Carotid Body Ablation - Methods and endovascular catheters for assessing, and treating patients having sympathetically mediated disease, involving augmented peripheral chemoreflex and heightened sympathetic tone by reducing chemosensor input to the nervous system via transmural carotid body ablation. | 01-16-2014 |
Penelope Markham, Clifton, VA US
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20110044968 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT WITH METALLOPEPTIDASES, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to biocompatible compositions and the use of metal bridges to connect a back-bone and a metallopeptidase active agent. In certain instances, the subject compositions provide a means of achieving sustained release of the metallopeptidase active agent after administration to a subject. | 02-24-2011 |
Peter Markham, Kingston, NH US
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20100228280 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF LUMENAL SYSTEMS - The invention provides a variety of catheters and methods for using such catheters. An exemplary catheter includes an elongate body having a proximal end a distal end. The elongate body defines a longitudinal axis of the catheter. The exemplary catheter further includes at least one inflatable member disposed on the elongate body proximate the distal end of the elongate body. The interior of the inflatable member is in fluid communication with an inflation lumen in the elongate body. The exemplary catheter also includes a first filter adapted and configured to capture emboli in a patient's bloodstream as the bloodstream passes through the first filter along a first direction. The exemplary catheter further includes a second filter adapted and configured to capture emboli in a patient's bloodstream as the bloodstream passes through the second filter along a second direction, wherein the second direction is generally opposite to the first direction. | 09-09-2010 |
20110112630 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING LUMENAL VALVES - The present embodiments relate to systems and methods for treating lumenal valves. Particularly, and in accordance with one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for partial or complete replacement of lumenal valves. An exemplary catheter in accordance with the disclosure includes an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a retractable sheath mounted on the elongate body proximate the distal end. The sheath and elongate body cooperating to define a first annularly-shaped compartment between the body and sheath. The catheter further includes a valve prosthesis mounted in the compartment, the prosthesis having proximal and distal ends connected to a means for deploying the valve prosthesis from the catheter. | 05-12-2011 |
20130310924 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING LUMENAL VALVES - The present embodiments relate to systems and methods for treating lumenal valves. Particularly, and in accordance with one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for partial or complete replacement of lumenal valves. An exemplary catheter in accordance with the disclosure includes an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a retractable sheath mounted on the elongate body proximate the distal end. The sheath and elongate body cooperating to define a first annularly-shaped compartment between the body and sheath. The catheter further includes a valve prosthesis mounted in the compartment, the prosthesis having proximal and distal ends connected to a means for deploying the valve prosthesis from the catheter. | 11-21-2013 |
Phillip Markham, Mount Airy, MD US
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20110171258 | POLYVALENT, PRIMARY HIV-1 GLYCOPROTEIN DNA VACCINES AND VACCINATION METHODS - Polyvalent, primary isolate nucleic acid compositions for inducing an immune response against HIV is disclosed. The compositions and methods described herein are for the use of a DNA composition that encodes one or more different HIV envelope glycoproteins. The DNA composition can encode an HIV Gag protein. The DNAs encoding one or more HIV proteins are a combination of different nucleic acids, such as DNA plasmids, generated from primary isolate DNA of different HIV major group genetic clades and/or different proteins. HIV protein compositions for inducing an immune response against HIV are disclosed. Methods for using the protein compositions as boosts following administration of the DNA compositions are provided. | 07-14-2011 |
Richard Markham, Columbia, MD US
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20090317404 | REDUCTION AND PREVENTION OF CELL-ASSOCIATED HIV TRANSEPITHELIAL MIGRATION, MICROBIDES AND OTHER FORMULATIONS AND METHODS - A vaginal microbicide including scFv-type antibodies reduces or prevents transepithelial HIV transmission. As the antibodies, anti-CD 18 and/or anti-CD 11 antibodies (of the scFv type) are used. Preferably, anti-ICAM antibody also is used. The antibodies may be delivered to the to-be-protected epithelium using a bacterial delivery system such as a | 12-24-2009 |
20120219614 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTING A CONDITION - Provided herein are methods, compositions, and kits for preventing, inhibiting, reducing the severity of, or treating a disease or condition. A pharmaceutical composition provided herein can comprise a nucleic acid sequence encoding an antigen fused to an immune cell product, e.g., MIP-3α, and an adjuvant. The antigen can be from a bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite, or cancer. The antigen can be an Alzheimer's disease antigen. | 08-30-2012 |
20140010837 | Methods and Compositions for Preventing a Condition - Provided herein are methods, compositions, and kits for preventing, inhibiting, reducing the severity of, or treating a disease or condition. A pharmaceutical composition provided herein can comprise a nucleic acid sequence encoding an antigen fused to an immune cell product, e.g., MIP-3α, and an adjuvant. The antigen can be from a bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite, or cancer. The antigen can be an Alzheimer's disease antigen. | 01-09-2014 |
20140199338 | VACCINES FOR PROTECTION FROM AND TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - Disclosed herein are DNA-based vaccines against amyloid β peptide for use in treating and alleviating Alzheimer's Disease and related conditions. A DNA construct comprising DNA encoding one or more amyloid β peptides, such as amino acids 1-11 of Aβ, and DNA encoding a hepatitis B antigens, is administered with an adjuvant or by electroporation. The vaccine can also be formulated using a fusion protein expressed by the disclosed DNA, in combination with an adjuvant. | 07-17-2014 |
Richard B. Markham, Columbia, MD US
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20130164307 | USE OF CAMELID-DERIVED VARIABLE HEAVY CHAIN VARIABLE REGIONS (VHH) TARGETING HUMAN CD18 AND ICAM-1 AS A MICROBICIDE TO PREVENT HIV-1 TRANSMISSION - The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits featuring a camelid-derived antibody for use in preventing or inhibiting a viral infection. | 06-27-2013 |
Ricky Dale Markham, Louisville, KY US
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20150021144 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED CONVEYOR SYSTEM DRIVE - The invention relates generally to conveying systems, for moving work pieces from work station to work station including conveyors which generally move at a constant speed and include load carrying units which can be coupled for movement therewith between work stations and uncoupled from the conveyor so that they will be stationary at the work stations while work is done on a work piece carried by the load carrying units. More particularly, the present invention pertains to improved systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing locomotion and control to a conveyor system including surface-mounted drive system and adjustable, automatic take-up system with floating drive chassis. The present invention also pertains to elevated conveyor systems comprising many of the same components as the surface-mounted conveyor systems. | 01-22-2015 |
Ronald C. Markham, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20120001562 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED BALLAST CIRCUIT - A ballast circuit is disclosed for inductively providing power to a load. The ballast circuit includes an oscillator, a driver, a switching circuit, a resonant tank circuit and a current sensing circuit. The current sensing circuit provides a current feedback signal to the oscillator that is representative of the current in the resonant tank circuit. The current feedback signal drives the frequency of the ballast circuit causing the ballast circuit to seek resonance. The ballast circuit preferably includes a current limit circuit that is inductively coupled to the resonant tank circuit. The current limit circuit disables the ballast circuit when the current in the ballast circuit exceeds a predetermined threshold or falls outside a predetermined range. | 01-05-2012 |
20140077696 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED BALLAST CIRCUIT - A ballast circuit is disclosed for inductively providing power to a load. The ballast circuit includes an oscillator, a driver, a switching circuit, a resonant tank circuit and a current sensing circuit. The current sensing circuit provides a current feedback signal to the oscillator that is representative of the current in the resonant tank circuit. The current feedback signal drives the frequency of the ballast circuit causing the ballast circuit to seek resonance. The ballast circuit preferably includes a current limit circuit that is inductively coupled to the resonant tank circuit. The current limit circuit disables the ballast circuit when the current in the ballast circuit exceeds a predetermined threshold or falls outside a predetermined range. | 03-20-2014 |
Ronald C. Markham, Ada, MI US
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20120234166 | HUMIDIFIER WITH ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION - A humidifier for treating humidified air with germicidal light is provided. The humidifier includes a water reservoir, an atomizer to atomize a supply of water, and an ultraviolet light source to expose the atomized water to germicidal light. The ultraviolet light source extends vertically within a cylindrical channel to irradiate the atomized water dissipating upwardly from the atomizer. The water reservoir can include a carbon filter and a hardness-removing module for removing containments and metal oxides from the water supply. A control panel indicates the remaining useful life of the ultraviolet light source, the carbon filter and the hardness-removing module based on historical humidifier usage and water quality levels. | 09-20-2012 |
Shawn R. Markham, Harrodsburg, KY US
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20100212360 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRAWING A RIBBON OF GLASS - Apparatus and method for balancing the mass flow rate of molten glass flowing over a forming body to form a glass ribbon. The apparatus comprises upper and lower transition members that surround the glass ribbon as the glass ribbon is drawn from the forming body. The upper and lower transition members are independently moveable, and separated by a gap less than 8 cm across. The narrow gap minimizes disruption to the thermal environment contained within the upper and lower transition members, and is positioned a sufficient distance above the setting zone of the ribbon to minimize any influence on the dimensional consistency of the ribbon. | 08-26-2010 |
20130319047 | METHOD OF REDUCING DISTORTION IN A SHEET OF GLASS - A method of reducing distortion in a glass sheet is described and comprises the steps of: forming a glass ribbon in a glass manufacturing process; separating a glass sheet from the glass ribbon, the glass sheet having a substantially flat surface; measuring a retardation through the surface of the glass sheet; defining a retardation parameter indicative of the retardation of the glass sheet; cutting the glass sheet into a plurality of sub-sheets; measuring a distortion of the sub-sheets; defining a distortion parameter indicative of the distortion of the sub-sheets; and determining a correlation between the retardation parameter and the distortion parameter such that the distortion parameter of sub-sheets of a subsequent glass sheet can be predicted based on the correlation. | 12-05-2013 |
Shawn Rachelle Markham, Harrodsburg, KY US
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20110126591 | Method and Apparatus for Pressure Control of Glass-Making Thickness-Control Zone - Managing pressure within a thickness-control-zone (muffle door) housing ( | 06-02-2011 |
20120302063 | NON-POLISHED GLASS WAFER, THINNING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING THE NON-POLISHED GLASS WAFER TO THIN A SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A non-polished glass wafer, a thinning system, and a method for using the non-polished glass wafer to thin a semiconductor wafer are described herein. In one embodiment, the glass wafer has a body (e.g., circular body) including a non-polished first surface and a non-polished second surface substantially parallel to each other. In addition, the circular body has a wafer quality index which is equal to a total thickness variation in micrometers plus one-tenth of a warp in micrometers that is less than 6.0. | 11-29-2012 |
20130133370 | APPARATUS FOR REDUCING RADIATIVE HEAT LOSS FROM A FORMING BODY IN A GLASS FORMING PROCESS - Disclosed is an apparatus for producing a glass sheet comprising lower thermal shields positioned below cooling doors for minimizing radiative heat loss from a forming body used to form a ribbon of molten glass from which a glass sheet is cut, and upper thermal shields positioned between the cooling doors and a root of the forming body for minimizing radiative heat loss from the forming body. The thermal shields are typically arranged as pairs and positioned on horizontally opposite sides of a flow of molten glass descending as a continuous ribbon from the forming body. Each thermal shield of the lower and upper thermal shield pairs may comprise a plurality of segments, including end segments and a central segment, wherein the end segments may be separately movable relative to the central segment, allowing an edge of the thermal shield adjacent the ribbon to be varied. | 05-30-2013 |
20130225390 | HIGH STRAIN POINT ALUMINOSILICATE GLASSES - Described herein are alkali-free, boroalumino silicate glasses exhibiting desirable physical and chemical properties for use as substrates in flat panel display devices, such as, active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) and active matrix organic light emitting diode displays (AMOLEDs). In accordance with certain of its aspects, the glasses possess good dimensional stability as a function of temperature. | 08-29-2013 |
20140190213 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESSURE CONTROL OF GLASS-MAKING THICKNESS-CONTROL ZONE - Managing pressure within a thickness-control-zone (muffle door) housing ( | 07-10-2014 |
20140298863 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING A GLASS SHEET FROM A MOVING RIBBON OF GLASS - Disclosed are methods for compensating the varying weight of a glass ribbon the glass ribbon is drawn from a molten glass forming material, and an apparatus therefore. The weight compensating apparatus is configured to apply a force to the glass ribbon that is inversely proportional to the weight of the glass ribbon such that as the glass ribbon weight increases, the force applied to the glass ribbon by the weight compensating device decreases. | 10-09-2014 |
20140373572 | GLASS RIBBON ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES A ROBOT TOOLING DEVICE AND A GUIDANCE DEVICE - A glass ribbon engagement system is described herein that includes a robot tooling device with suction cups configured to engage a first side of a glass ribbon, and a guidance device with one or more devices (e.g., air nozzles, cylinder-wheel units) which are configured to apply one or more local forces to a second side of the glass ribbon to shift the glass ribbon towards the suction cups to assist the suction cups in engaging and securing the first side of the glass ribbon. | 12-25-2014 |
Stephen Markham, Raleigh, NC US
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20110295517 | NMR ANALYZERS FOR CLINICAL EVALUATION OF BIOSAMPLES - The clinical analyzers automatically electronically monitor selected parameters and automatically electronically adjust parameters to maintain the analyzer within desired operational ranges. The clinical NMR analyzers can be configured as a networked system with a plurality of clinical NMR analyzers located at different use sites. | 12-01-2011 |
20140184223 | NMR ANALYZERS FOR CLINICAL EVALUATION OF BIOSAMPLES - The clinical analyzers automatically electronically monitor selected parameters and automatically electronically adjust parameters to maintain the analyzer within desired operational ranges. The clinical NMR analyzers can be configured as a networked system with a plurality of clinical NMR analyzers located at different use sites. | 07-03-2014 |
Tanya Markham, Durham, NC US
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20100063265 | CORN EVENT 3272 AND METHODS OF DETECTION THEREOF - A novel transgenic corn event designated 3272, is disclosed. The invention relates to DNA sequences of the recombinant constructs inserted into the corn genome that resulted in the 3272 event and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion sites as well as to assays for detecting the presence of the 3272 event based on these novel sequences. The invention further relates to seeds of corn plants comprising the 3272 genotype, to corn plants comprising the genotype of 3272 and to methods for producing a corn plant by crossing a corn plant comprising the 3272 genotype with itself or another corn variety. | 03-11-2010 |
Thomas R. Markham, Morristown, NJ US
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20140015638 | UNIVERSAL ACCESS DEVICE - Systems, methods, and computer-readable and executable instructions are provided for providing a universal access device. Providing a universal access device can include storing access data for each of a number RFID readers, wherein each of the RFID readers accepts a particular RFID protocol. Providing a universal access device can also include selecting a particular RFID protocol for one of the number of RFID readers while the universal access device is within an activation zone of the RFID reader. Furthermore, providing a universal access device can include providing the access data for the particular RFID reader via the particular RFID protocol. | 01-16-2014 |
Thomas R. Markham, Anoka, MN US
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20080222731 | Network security modeling system and method - A network security modeling system which simulates a network and analyzes security vulnerabilities of the network. The system includes a simulator which includes a network vulnerabilities database and a network configuration module having network configuration data. The simulator determines vulnerabilities of the simulated network based on the network configuration data and the vulnerabilities database. | 09-11-2008 |
Thomas R. Markham, Fridley, MN US
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20090141993 | SYSTEM FOR FINDING ARCHIVED OBJECTS IN VIDEO DATA - A system includes a motion detection processor, a motion tracking processor, a people detection processor, a controller, a fusion processor, an appearance model generator processor, a database, a fast search processor, and a matching processor. The motion detection processor, the motion tracking processor, the controller, the people detection processor, the fusion processor, and the appearance model generator processor comprise an analytics pipeline, and the database and the fast search processor comprise a data index pipeline. | 06-04-2009 |
20110202995 | Single hardware platform multiple software redundancy - A process detects an attack on a software system, eradicates the attack, automatically loads software into the software system in response to the attack, and executes one or more of a reboot of the software system or a boot of the loaded software. The loaded software comprises a substantially similar functionality of at least a portion of the software system and a different implementation of the functionality of the portion of the software system. | 08-18-2011 |
20120254635 | DEVICES THAT RECEIVE DATA WHILE NOT DIRECTLY POWERED - Devices that receive data while not directly powered and methods of operating devices that receive data while not directly powered are described herein. One or more device embodiments include an interface configured to receive data from an additional device while the device is not directly powered, a memory coupled to the interface and configured to receive the data from the interface while the device is not directly powered and store the data while the device is not directly powered, and a user interface configured to permit a user to interact with the computing device. The computing device is configured to operate in at least two different power modes, wherein the computing device is powered only via the interface while operating in a first power mode and the computing device is powered by a non-radio frequency (non-RF) power source while operating in a second power mode. | 10-04-2012 |
20130067558 | ASSURED PIPELINE THREAT DETECTION - Devices, methods, and systems for assured pipeline threat detection are described herein. One method for assured pipeline threat detection includes receiving a first set of data at a firewall from an unsecured network, moving the first set of data from the firewall to a number of virtual machines, performing a number of threat detection analyses on the first set of data in the number of virtual machines that are organized in a first assured pipeline, and sending the first set of data to a secured target network if no threat was detected. | 03-14-2013 |
20130117803 | SECURITY AND SAFETY MANAGER IMPLEMENTATION IN A MULTI-CORE PROCESSOR - A system includes a multi-core computer processor. One or more cores of the multi-core computer processor are configured as a security co-processor for the system and for other cores of the multi-core processor, and one or more cores of the multi-core computer processor are configured as a safety manager co-processor for the system and for other cores of the multi-core processor. An operating system of the security co-processor and an operating system of the safety manager co-processor are independent of operating systems of the other cores of the multi-core processor. The security co-processor and the safety manager co-processor are configured to boot before the other cores and to enforce security policy and/or safety policy on the other cores. | 05-09-2013 |
20130198799 | ROLE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL PERMISSIONS - Devices, systems, and methods for role-based access control permissions are disclosed. One method includes a policy decision point that receives up-to-date security context information from one or more outside sources to determine whether to grant access for a data client to a portion of the system and creates an access vector including the determination; receiving, via a policy agent, a request by the data client for access to the portion of the computing system by the data client, wherein the policy agent checks to ensure there is a session established with communications and user/application enforcement points; receiving, via communications policy enforcement point, the request from the policy agent, wherein the communications policy enforcement point determines whether the data client is an authorized node, based upon the access vector received from the policy decision point; and receiving, via the user/application policy enforcement point, the request from the communications policy enforcement point. | 08-01-2013 |
Tom Markham, Fridley, MN US
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20090268030 | INTEGRATED VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND CELL PHONE TRACKING SYSTEM - A system having cell phone tracking integrated with video surveillance. The system may have one or more cameras for surveillance of a subject. The system may also have a detection mechanism with one or more antennas for picking up signals from a source of electromagnetic radiation. The source may be associated with the subject. The detection mechanism may determine direction, location and/or identity of the source. The source may be a cell phone. The present system may have one or more OCR readers, phone number extractors, video analytics, watchlist checkers, processors, databases, interfaces, and so forth, for obtaining information about the subject. | 10-29-2009 |
20090307772 | FRAMEWORK FOR SCALABLE STATE ESTIMATION USING MULTI NETWORK OBSERVATIONS - A framework for state estimation using multi-network observation. Highly scalable qualitative probabilistic algorithms may be used to combine noisy, uncertain outputs having multi-modal event data from numerous networks into a relatively accurate and coherent estimate of the system state. Models of disparate networks may be pulled together to result in unified multi-modal event data. Information from multiple networks may be graphed and analyzed. | 12-10-2009 |
20110046805 | CONTEXT-AWARE SMART HOME ENERGY MANAGER - A context-aware smart home energy management (CASHEM) system and method is disclosed. CASHEM dynamically schedules household energy use to reduce energy consumption by identifying contextual information within said household, selecting a comfort of service preference, wherein said comfort of service preference is based on different said contextual information, and extracting an appliance use schedule for maximum energy savings based on said contextual information in light of said comfort of service preferences, by executing a program instruction in a data processing apparatus. CASHEM correlates said contextual information with energy consumption levels to dynamically schedule said appliance based on an energy-saving condition and a user's comfort. Comfort of service preferences are gathered by CASHEM by monitoring occupant activity levels and use of said appliance. CASHEM can also recommend potential energy savings for a user to modify comfort of service preferences. | 02-24-2011 |
Tom Richard Markham, Fridley, MN US
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20140258727 | System and Method of Using a Signed GUID - A method and apparatus wherein the method includes the steps of generating a globally unique identifier (GUID) for a security system appliance, saving a public key and private key of the security system appliance in a memory of the security system appliance, a manufacturer of the security system appliance generating a signed version of the GUID and the public key, saving the signed version of the GUID and public key in the memory of the security system appliance, the security system appliance sending a registration message including the signed version of the GUID and public key to a security system server and the security system server authenticating the security system appliance using the signed version of the GUID and public key of the security system appliance and a public key of the manufacturer. | 09-11-2014 |
Trevor Markham, San Antonio, TX US
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20130312343 | WINDOW ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING BRONZE ELEMENTS - A window for engagement with a building structure having a window opening, the window is providing a perimeter frame adapted to engage the window opening of the structure. The window has at least one window pane having a window pane perimeter. The window uses multiple perimeter retainer members including an outer perimeter retainer member and an inner perimeter retainer member, the perimeter retainer members typically having opposed substantially flat walls configured to engage the outer pane surface and the inner pane surface, respectively, and perimeter clip member engaging walls. Holding the retainer members are perimeter clip members configured with a first end and a second end, at least the first end adapted to resiliently engage at least one of the perimeter retainer members and a second end to engage the other retainer member so as to maintain the retainers in spaced apart relation with the flat walls thereof flush against walls adjacent the window pane perimeter. There may be resilient sealing members adapted to engage the flat walls of the retainer members to seal the same against the window panes, the perimeter frame adapted to engage the perimeter clip members so as to hold the inner and outer perimeter retainer members fixedly adjacent the frame. | 11-28-2013 |