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Alan J. Marshall, Lost Creek, WV US
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| 20090255735 | Percussion Drilling Assembly and Hammer Bit with Gage and Outer Row Reinforcement - A hammer bit for drilling a borehole in earthen formations. In an embodiment, the bit comprises a bit body having a bit axis and a bit face. The bit face includes an inner region extending from the bit axis to about 50% of the bit radius and an outer region extending from the inner region to the outermost radius. In addition, the bit comprises a plurality of gage cutter elements mounted to the bit face in a circumferential gage row in the outer region. Further, the bit comprises a plurality of adjacent to gage cutter elements mounted to the bit face in a circumferential adjacent to gage row in the outer region. The cutting profile of at least one cutter element in each row in the outer region radially overlaps with the cutting profile of at least one other cutter element in a different row in rotated profile view. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100044111 | Percussion Drilling Assembly Having Erosion Retarding Casing - A percussion drilling assembly for drilling through earthen formations and forming a borehole. In some embodiments, the drilling assembly includes a retainer sleeve having an upper end with an outer diameter and a tubular casing engaging the retainer sleeve. The tubular casing includes a first, second, and third tubular portion. The first tubular portion engages the upper end of the retainer sleeve at a first end having an outer diameter substantially equal to the outer diameter of the retainer sleeve. The second tubular portion is connected to the first tubular portion at a first end and has a second end with an outer diameter that differs from the outer diameter of the retainer sleeve. The third tubular portion is coupled to the second tubular portion. The first and third tubular portions each have a length configured to enable gripping of the tubular casing using tongs. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100139979 | Percussion Drilling Assembly With Annular Locking Member - A percussion drilling assembly for boring into the earth. In an embodiment, the assembly comprises a tubular case having a central axis and a lower end. In addition, the assembly comprises a driver sub having an upper end threadingly engaged with the lower end of the case. Further, the assembly comprises a annular locking member disposed about the driver sub. The annular locking member engages the case and the driver sub and restricts the rotation of the driver sub relative to the case about the central axis. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100187016 | Percussion Hammer Bit With a Driver Sub Including a Guide Sleeve Portion - A percussion drilling assembly for boring into the earth. In an embodiment, the assembly comprises a tubular case having a central axis, an upper end, and a lower end. In addition, the assembly comprises a piston slidingly disposed within the tubular case. Further, the assembly comprises a driver sub coaxially coupled to the lower end of the tubular case. The driver sub includes an upper end disposed within the case and a lower end extending axially from the lower end of the case. Still further, the assembly comprises a hammer bit coaxially disposed within the driver sub. The hammer bit including an upper end disposed within the driver sub and a lower end extending from the lower end of the driver sub. The upper end of the driver sub extends axially from the upper end of the hammer bit and is adapted to receive the piston. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110258836 | PERCUSSION DRILLING ASSEMBLY WITH ANNULAR LOCKING MEMBER - A method of manufacturing a percussion drilling assembly, the method including providing a tubular case having a central axis and a lower end with an inner surface and an outer surface, providing a driver sub having a central axis, an outer surface, and an upper end, providing a annular locking member including an annular body, an inner finger extending radially inward from the body, and a first outer finger extending radially outward from the body, positioning the annular locking member about the driver sub, and threading the upper end of the driver sub to the lower end of the case. The inner surface of the lower end includes internal threads and the outer surface of the lower end includes a groove. The outer surface of the upper end includes external threads and the outer surface axially below the outer includes a groove. | 10-27-2011 |
Alan Jackson Marshall, Lost Creek, WV US
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| 20100236835 | Percussion Drilling Assembly and Locking System Therefor - A percussion drilling assembly includes an outer tubular, an inner tubular coupled within the outer tubular, a drill bit slideably disposed within the inner tubular, and a locking system that is actuatable by translation of the drill bit relative to the locking system, whereby the locking system is configured to prevent rotation of the inner tubular relative to the outer tubular in at least a first direction. In some embodiments, the locking system includes a plurality of locking members, each rotatable between an engaged position, wherein the inner tubular is prevented from rotating relative to the outer tubular in the first direction, and a disengaged position, wherein the inner tubular is rotatable relative to the outer tubular in a second direction opposite the first direction. In other embodiments, the locking system includes a locking member which is extendable to prevent rotation of the inner tubular relative to the outer tubular in at least the first direction. | 09-23-2010 |
Angela L. Marshall, Harahan, LA US
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| 20090095599 | CONVEYOR BELT MODULE WITH RETAINED ROLLERS - A belt module with embedded rollers retained in cavities in the module by retention structure insertable into the module. The rollers and cavities are elongated in the direction of belt travel and closely separated by narrow dividers that form outward-facing surfaces that can serve as bearing surfaces for a belt made of the modules when the rollers are inactivated. When activated, the rollers, which rotate on axles parallel to the direction of belt travel, are supported directly on conveyor rolling surfaces. The dividers also carry the belt tension and stiffen the module. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20110132725 | CONVEYOR TRANSFER SYSTEM WITH FLOATING TRANSFER PLATFORM - A conveyor transfer system and a transfer platform for transferring articles from an upstream conveyor to a downstream conveyor across a gap. The transfer platform fits in the gap between two conveyors arranged end to end. At least one of the conveyors includes a conveyor belt that reverses direction around a reversing element at the gap. The transfer platform floats in the gap supported by the conveyor belt or its reversing element without a direct connection to the conveyor frame. | 06-09-2011 |
Art Marshall, Lake Zurich, IL US
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| 20100049542 | SYSTEMS, ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHODS FOR MANAGING BLOOD PROCESSING PROCEDURES - Systems, articles of manufacture, and methods for managing blood processing operations and data for one or more blood component collection facilities are provided. An example system for networking the blood component collection facility includes a system computer including a memory and a communication interface. The system computer is linked to a plurality of input devices for tracking donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments with respect to one or more blood product collection procedures. The system computer is also linked to at least one administrative level computing device to monitor blood component collection activities throughout the blood component collection facility and to facilitate decision making with respect to allocation of at least one of donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments based on information regarding at least one of donors, operators, soft goods, and blood component collection instruments. | 02-25-2010 |
Arthur J. Marshall, Thomasville, PA US
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| 20100052703 | ICE THICKNESS PROBE, ICE THICKNESS PROBE ASSEMBLY AND ICE THICKNESS MONITORING APPARATUS - An ice thickness probe includes a longitudinally-extending probe rod, an insulator casing and a sleeve. The probe rod is fabricated from an electrically-conductive material. The insulator casing is fabricated from an electrically-insulative material and is wrapped around, is in contact with and extends along the probe rod. The sleeve is fabricated from a stiff yet resilient material and is wrapped around, is in contact with and extends along the insulator casing. The insulator casing and the sleeve are concentrically disposed about the probe rod as viewed in cross-section. An ice thickness probe assembly includes a frame structure, a reference bar and at least one ice thickness probe. An ice thickness monitoring apparatus is used in a thermal storage coil having a tank containing water and a tube disposed in the water so that, when the thermal ice storage coil is energized, ice is produced and accumulates on the tube. | 03-04-2010 |
Benjamin M. Marshall, St. Charles, MO US
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| 20100081822 | Method of purifying crude noscapine - The invention provides a method for separating noscapine from an opium source without substantially changing the color of the noscapine. | 04-01-2010 |
Bennett Marshall, Opelika, AL US
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| 20100028543 | Inorganic Nanocylinders in Liquid Crystalline Form - Disclosed are compositions that include a dispersion of inorganic nanocylinders in lyotropic liquid crystalline form. The inorganic nanocylinders have a high aspect ratio and are highly aligned. | 02-04-2010 |
Brad D. Marshall, Newton, KS US
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| 20110043043 | BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM WITH SLEEP MODE - The present invention concerns an apparatus comprising a charger circuit and a control circuit. The charger circuit may be configured to generate a first power down control signal and a second power down control signal in response to (i) a first charge signal, (ii) a second charge signal, (iii) a supply voltage, and (iv) a host control signal. The control circuit may be configured to generate the first charge signal and the second charge signal in response to a first battery signal and a second battery signal. The control circuit may enter a power down state in response to the host control signal initiating the power down state. | 02-24-2011 |
Bryan Marshall, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20100280488 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING FLUID AND MATERIAL TO A SUBJECT - The present invention provides fluid and material delivery methods and devices for practicing the methods. The invention provides a method of delivering cellular material comprising injecting the cellular material into a subject such that the injected cells retain their inherent morphologic characteristics upon injection. The method comprises the steps of aspirating the cellular material into a fluid delivery device which incorporates a syringe arrangement. The cellular material is aspirated into the main body of the syringe until the desired amount of a material has filled the syringe body. The needle of the fluid delivery device is then inserted into the skin of a subject at an angle about parallel to the skin until a desired depth has been reached. The cellular material is then injected in the subject until the desired volume of material has been injected. The needle of the device is then rotated approximately 45 to 90 degrees and the needle is removed from the injection site. | 11-04-2010 |
Chad Marshall, Swepsonville, NC US
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| 20110167612 | TOOL FOR INSERTING FUEL TUBES - A fuel insertion tube tool for installing a fuel tube on a barb. The tool has first and second arms that are pivotably attached through an arm pivot axis. Each arm has a grip to engage the fuel tube. A tab extends from the first arm and is pivotably attached to a proximal end of a bar with a pivot pin that defines a bar axis. The bar axis and the arm axis are perpendicular to each other. A hook is disposed at a distal end of the bar for engagement with an attachment site. The tab functions as a fulcrum to reduce the amount of force required to install the fuel tube on the barb. The bar has weight reducing holes and the grips have straight knurls for frictional engagement with the fuel tube. | 07-14-2011 |
Charles Marshall, Bedford, NH US
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| 20100011079 | INTELLIGENT ELECTRONIC MAIL SERVER MANAGER, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COORDINATING OPERATION OF MULTIPLE ELECTRONIC MAIL SERVERS - Provided are an electronic mail server manager, and a system and method for coordinating operation of multiple electronic mail servers to efficiently store, process, and forward a high volume of electronic mail. The system for managing operation of multiple email servers in accordance with one embodiment may comprise an email message queue; a plurality of receiving email servers; a plurality of sending email servers; and an email server manager having a memory and a processor configured by the memory to perform the steps of storing received email messages in an email message queue; extracting destinations from the email messages; and delivering the email messages to the destinations by way of the sending email servers in correspondence to feedback received from the sending email servers and/or the destinations. | 01-14-2010 |
Chrisopher William Marshall, Charleston, SC US
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| 20110306089 | THERMOPHILIC METHANOGENIC CONSORTIUM FOR CONVERSION OF CELLULOSIC BIOMASS TO BIOENERGY - A system for the efficient conversion of plant biomass to methane is provided, where the conversion includes use of a thermophilic methanogenic consortium containing a cellulolytic thermophile, an acetate-oxidizing thermophile and a thermophilic methanogen, the combination of which hydrolyzes hexoses and pentoses, oxidizes acetate and provides a hydrogen sink, to convert plant biomass to the theoretical limit of bioenergy. | 12-15-2011 |
Christopher L. Marshall, Naperville, IL US
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| 20110045969 | SUBNANOMETER AND NANOMETER CATALYSTS, METHOD FOR PREPARING SIZE-SELECTED CATALYSTS - Highly uniform cluster based nanocatalysts supported on technologically relevant supports were synthesized for reactions of top industrial relevance. The Pt-cluster based catalysts outperformed the very best reported ODHP catalyst in both activity (by up to two orders of magnitude higher turn-over frequencies) and in selectivity. The results clearly demonstrate that highly dispersed ultra-small Pt clusters precisely localized on high-surface area supports can lead to affordable new catalysts for highly efficient and economic propene production, including considerably simplified separation of the final product. The combined GISAXS-mass spectrometry provides an excellent tool to monitor the evolution of size and shape of nanocatalyst at action under realistic conditions. Also provided are sub-nanometer gold and sub-nanometer to few nm size-selected silver catalysts which possess size dependent tunable catalytic properties in the epoxidation of alkenes. Invented size-selected cluster deposition provides a unique tool to tune material properties by atom-by-atom fashion, which can be stabilized by protective overcoats. | 02-24-2011 |
Clinton J. Marshall, Rathdrum, ID US
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| 20090269121 | DISPENSING AND APPLICATOR DEVICES - Dispensing and applicator devices of the present invention provide delivery and application of a desired composition, generally in a single application volume and dosage, to a desired application location or surface. The devices generally comprise a combination of a flexible reservoir that is fillable or pre-filled with a treatment composition and an applicator component that accesses the treatment composition in the reservoir and delivers it to a desired tissue surface through a porous applicator. The reservoir and applicator components, and the treatment composition, may be sterilized and packaged in sterile format, or may be packaged to meet other “clean” or “sanitary” specifications short of sterility. Many uses are described, including applications of various compositions, including cosmetics, oral hygiene compositions, treatment agents and other substances to skin and tissue surfaces; industrial and household applications involving compositions such as cleaning agents, bonding agents, and the like to various types of surfaces, and food service applications involving compositions such as condiments, oils, and the like. | 10-29-2009 |
Daniel F. Marshall, Enola, PA US
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| 20110221147 | TRIANGULAR LOOP HANDLE WITH THREE GRIPS - A handle for a wheelbarrow is provided. The handle has a body with a handle portion and a coupling device. The handle portion has three grips. The handle body forms a loop having arcuate transition portions between the grips. The grips are angled relative to the wheelbarrow frame assembly handle shafts so as to provide the user with a comfortable grip during both transport of the wheelbarrow as well as during a lifting motion of the handles. | 09-15-2011 |
David L. Marshall, North Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20100311325 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THROUGH-THE-EARTH COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods for wirelessly sending signals through the earth between transmitting and receiving antennas are disclosed, wherein the communicating antennas are of the types that generate significant far field radiation and may interact substantially through the emission and absorption of electromagnetic radiation in addition to magnetic coupling. Frequencies are typically chosen which may be much higher than those conventionally used for through-the-earth (TTE) communications. In many situations where TTE communication is desired, the electromagnetic coupling and associated magnetic coupling produced and utilized by these certain types of antennas provide greater effective communications ranges when compared with the ranges that are obtainable with antennas interacting predominately by magnetic coupling alone. | 12-09-2010 |
Deborah J. Marshall, Blue Bell, PA US
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| 20090118468 | Cynomolgus Prostate Specific Antigen - Isolated polynucleotides encoding Cynomolgus monkey prostate specific antigen and polypeptides obtainable from the polynucleotides and uses are disclosed. | 05-07-2009 |
Dori Marshall, Mesa, AZ US
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| 20100018587 | VALVE ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY - An adjustable valve assembly is disclosed. The valve assembly comprises a mounting portion and an adjustment assembly comprising an adjustable member threadably engaged with the mounting portion, the adjustable member adapted to change its position relative to the mounting portion when rotated and a clevis coupled to the adjustable member, wherein the position of the clevis relative to the mounting portion is adjustable by rotation of the adjustable member. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100247018 | ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLY METHODS - A roller bearing assembly includes an annular outer ring with first and second outer ring shoulders that define a first raceway in the outer ring. An annular inner ring may be disposed substantially concentrically within the outer ring, the inner ring including a base portion and first and second inner ring shoulders that extend from and are integral with the base portion to define a second raceway in the inner ring. A plurality of rolling elements may be arranged between the inner ring and outer ring and within the first and second raceways to rotatably couple the outer ring to the inner ring. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110248203 | AIRCRAFT VALVE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING CLAMP-SPECIFIC BAULKING TAB ARRAYS AND METHODS FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Embodiments of an aircraft valve assembly are provided for use in conjunction with a selected type of clamp having multiple segments separated by a predetermined gap spacing. In one embodiment, the aircraft valve assembly includes a flowbody having a ported end portion and a flow passage in which a valve element is movably mounted. An array of baulking tabs is mounted around the ported end portion at predetermined intervals corresponding to the predetermined gap spacing to substantially limit the type of clamps installable around the ported end portion to the selected type of clamp. | 10-13-2011 |
Duane D. Marshall, Wichita, KS US
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| 20080244834 | AIRBED WITH BUILT IN CLOCK - An airbed ( | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090249700 | AIR FRAMES FOR OUTDOOR GOODS - A backpack ( | 10-08-2009 |
Edna Marshall, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20100179904 | SHARED APPRECIATION LOAN MODIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer program products for modifying the terms of a loan and for providing for a shared appreciation loan program. For example, in one embodiment the amount owed on an existing HELOC is split into two portions. A qualifying borrower can defer the obligation to pay interest and payments on a portion of the HELOC in exchange for sharing up to 50% of the future appreciation in the real property that serves as the underlying security for the HELOC. This mortgage plan can provide an incentive for the borrower to remain in the home since the borrower may be able to share in the appreciation of the home even if the home never appreciates beyond the full amount owed on the home, while at the same time preserving the borrower's credit rating and reducing the borrower's monthly payment. The bank may benefit from the mortgage plan by both reducing and deferring losses. | 07-15-2010 |
Eric Allen Marshall, Elkton, MD US
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| 20100267561 | HERBICIDAL PYRIDAZINONE DERIVATIVES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 10-21-2010 |
Fray F. Marshall, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20080280294 | Inherited Mitochondrial Dna Mutations in Cancer - A method is provided for identifying a subject likely to have, or at risk of developing a disease condition correlated with increased reactive oxygen species (ROS), including cancer, by identifying in the subject a missense mutation in a nucleic acid of Complex III, IV and/or V of the OXPHOS system. This invention also provides a method of identifying a likelihood of having a heritable predisposition to cancer by detecting a homoplasmic missense mutation in non-tumor tissue of an OXPHOS system gene. This invention also provides a method for detecting likelihood of having cancer, predisposition to cancer, and likelihood of passing a predisposition to cancer to progeny involving identifying in non-tumor tissue of the subject a missense mutation in a complex III, IV and/or V gene of the mitochondrial OXPHOS system. The mutation may be a nuclear or mitochondrial mutation. The invention has been exemplified with respect to prostate cancer. When the mutation is homoplasmic in non-tumor tissue this is an indication it is an inherited and inheritable trait, and that the subject is likely to pass on the mutation to her progeny in the case of mutations in mitochondrial DNA or his or her progeny in the case of mutations in nuclear DNA. Both homoplasmic and heteroplasmic mutations in non-tumor tissue can indicate the presence of cancer. | 11-13-2008 |
Garland R. Marshall, Clayton, MO US
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| 20090269846 | Inhibitors of tyrosine kinase receptor dimerization - The teachings relate to methods of identifying inhibitors of dimerization of tyrosine receptor kinases such as EGFR. The methods comprise providing, on a digital computer, a molecular model comprising a complex of extracellular dimerization domains of an RTK, docking a chemical databases to the molecular model, scoring the compounds comprised by the database, and identifying one or more high-scoring compounds. The methods further comprise testing a compound for RTK inhibitory activity in vitro, and testing a compound for specificity as an RTK inhibitor. Also disclosed are compounds selected by the described methods, and methods of treatment using the compounds. Two compounds (NSC11241 and NSC56452) are disclosed that inhibit EGF receptor kinase activation in a dose-dependent manner. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20110312919 | INHIBITORS OF TYROSINE KINASE RECEPTOR DIMERIZATION - The teachings relate to methods of identifying inhibitors of dimerization of tyrosine receptor kinases such as EGFR. The methods comprise providing, on a digital computer, a molecular model comprising a complex of extracellular dimerization domains of an RTK, docking a chemical databases to the molecular model, scoring the compounds comprised by the database, and identifying one or more high-scoring compounds. The methods further comprise testing a compound for RTK inhibitory activity in vitro, and testing a compound for specificity as an RTK inhibitor. Also disclosed are compounds selected by the described methods, and methods of treatment using the compounds. Two compounds (NSC11241 and NSC56452) are disclosed that inhibit EGF receptor kinase activation in a dose-dependent manner. | 12-22-2011 |
George Pharris Marshall, Denver, CO US
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| 20080299476 | Toner Formulation - The present disclosure relates to a method of forming a toner composition, and to a toner composition, that has a controlled particle size distribution, wherein the particle size distribution may be controlled by adjusting the concentration of a charge control additive in a chemical process of toner manufacture. The toner may therefore have a controlled amount of toner particles having diameters of less than or equal to about 4.0 microns. The toner may therefore provide improved resistance to filming on a given printer component. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20110039198 | Magenta Toner with Binder Resin of Selected Molecular Weight Composition - The present disclosure relates to a magenta toner formulation that may be used in a toner printer cartridge for an electrophotographic printer. The magenta toner may include polymer resin binder containing three polymer resins with different number average molecular weight values. The concentration of such polymer resins may be selected to provide a desired temperature versus viscosity behavior for the magenta toner that may be configured to conform to the viscosity versus temperature provide for yellow, cyan and black toner. | 02-17-2011 |
Glen A. Marshall, Denver, IA US
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| 20100050671 | CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - Climate control systems are provided that are suitable for providing climate control functionality to a hybrid vehicle. The system is capable of operating in dual modes, depending on the present operational state of the vehicle. For example, the dual modes may be as follows: (1) when the vehicle is currently in transit, including intermittent stops, the climate control system is capable of operating at its maximum output, as requested, for cooling the passenger compartment of the vehicle; and (2) when the vehicle is not in transit (e.g., when parked) the climate control system operates at a reduced capacity in order for the climate control system to be powered by the energy storage device for a set period of time. The climate control system may reduce the capacity based on energy reserve levels in the energy storage device. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100056325 | AUTOMATIC THROTTLE RESPONSE FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides a method for controlling a hybrid vehicle having an engine, an electric motor, an energy storage device having a state of charge, and a throttle. The method improves fuel economy of the hybrid vehicle by determining the state of charge of the energy storage device and setting a throttle depression level for engaging the engine based on the state of charge of the energy storage device. The present disclosure further provides a hybrid vehicle having an engine, an electric motor, an energy storage device having a state of charge, and a throttle. The hybrid vehicle includes a controlling component for determining the state of charge of the energy storage device and setting a throttle depression level for engaging the engine based on the state of charge of the energy storage device. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100056326 | STEERING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HYBRID VEHICLES - A steering system generally includes a steering gear for controlling a steer axle of the a hybrid vehicle in response to rotation of a steering wheel. The steering system also includes a power steering pump functionally connected to an internal combustion engine for supplying pressurized fluid to the steering gear. The steering system further includes an accumulator, a power steering controller, and a pressure sensor for monitoring the pressure of the accumulator. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100057281 | INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HYBRID VEHICLES - Information display systems present information that allows the driver to increase fuel efficiency of a vehicle, such as a hybrid vehicle. In one example, the systems present information in a manner that allows the driver to maximize the time that the hybrid vehicle is able to operate in electric launch mode. One manner is employing a graphical display that generates visual indicators and easily understood graphical representations that display the actual fuel efficiency currently being achieved in comparison to the driver's application of the throttle. As a result, the driver may be able to modify driving habits in order to keep the hybrid vehicle in electric launch mode for as long as possible. | 03-04-2010 |
Gregory C. Marshall, Arcadia, IN US
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| 20090265802 | WHEAT VARIETY 25R62 - A wheat variety designated 25R62, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 25R62, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 25R62 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 25R62 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety 25R62. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 25R62 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100162425 | WHEAT VARIETY 25R39 - A wheat variety designated 25R39, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 25R39, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 25R39 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 25R39 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety 25R39. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 25R39 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods. | 06-24-2010 |
Ian D. Marshall, Rosedale, MD US
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| 20100246421 | Automated Network Condition Identification - Performance data relating to each of multiple network devices distributed in a geographic region is analyzed. That data can include values for various parameters measured automatically by routine polling of subscriber devices and/or network elements serving those subscriber devices. Measured parameter values can then be stored in a database and made available, together with information about subscriber device locations, to one or more analysis servers that analyze different portions of the network. As part of that analysis, groups of devices experiencing performance problems are identified based on device location. Information about those groups is then communicated and can be made available for, e.g., monitoring by service personnel. | 09-30-2010 |
Jack Marshall, Lost Creek, WV US
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| 20090294180 | Percussion drilling assembly having a floating feed tube - A percussion drilling assembly for boring into the earth is disclosed. The percussion drilling assembly includes a top sub, a casing coupled to the top sub, and a feed tube assembly disposed within the top sub and the casing. The feed tube assembly includes a non-rigid coupling having a throughbore and a tubular body disposed therein. The tubular body is translatable in the radial position and/or rotatable relative to a longitudinal centerline extending through the non-rigid coupling. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110192650 | PERCUSSION DRILLING ASSEMBLY HAVING A FLOATING FEED TUBE - A percussion drilling assembly for boring into the earth is disclosed. The percussion drilling assembly includes a top sub, a casing coupled to the top sub, and a feed tube assembly disposed within the top sub and the casing. The feed tube assembly includes a non-rigid coupling having a throughbore and a tubular body disposed therein. The tubular body is translatable in the radial position and/or rotatable relative to a longitudinal centerline extending through the non-rigid coupling. | 08-11-2011 |
Jack L. Marshall, Harvest, AL US
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| 20090066526 | Security System for Protecting Construction Site Assets - An apparatus for deterring removal of electrical wiring that is installed in a building includes a controller, and a wiring module responsive to the controller and forming a monitored circuit with installed electrical wiring by coupling to an end of the wiring located at a load distribution junction. The other end of the wiring is electrically coupled, and can be coupled with a controlled impedance, or with a protected asset. The apparatus is configured with control logic to issue an alert if the integrity of the monitored circuit has been compromised. | 03-12-2009 |
James Marshall, Latrobe, PA US
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| 20100048374 | System and Method for Fabricating Ceramic Substrates - This invention provides a system and method for establishing proper quantities of components in the initial mixture to be used in the fabrication of a porous ceramic substrate. The components typically consist of a solvent, a bulk fiber such as mullite, an organic binder for use in extrusion of the green substrate, a glass/clay bonding phase that bonds the fibers upon high-temperature curing and a pore former that defines gaps between the particles and is vaporized out of the substrate during curing. By identifying the controllable factors related to each of the components, and adjusting the factors to vary the resulting strength and porosity of the cured substrate, an optimized strength and porosity performance can be achieved. The controlling factors for each component include its relative weight percent in the mixture. The fiber component is also controlled via fiber diameter, diameter uniformity, and fiber length-to-diameter aspect ratio. Likewise, pore former is also controlled by particle size and shape and particle density. The bonding phase may also be controlled based upon its contribution to the viscosity at sintering temperature. | 02-25-2010 |
James A. Marshall, Union, KY US
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| 20110005742 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A fluid distribution apparatus including a housing configured to receive a drilling material and direct the drilling material onto a separatory surface; and a damper coupled to the housing and configured to distribute a flow of the drilling material onto the separatory surface is disclosed. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110297373 | WELLBORE STRENGTHENING MATERIAL RECOVERY - A wellbore strengthening material collection system including a vibratory separator having a top deck, a middle deck, and a bottom deck, and also including a collection trough coupled to at least one of the decks and configured to receive wellbore strengthening materials from the at least one of the decks. Additionally, a collection trough including a body having an inlet and an outlet, an angled surface disposed within the body and at least on extension surface extending form the body and configured to secure the collection trough to a vibratory separator. | 12-08-2011 |
James Elliott Marshall, Corrales, NM US
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| 20090079221 | USER-CENTRIC SOLAR VISOR FOR VEHICLES - A user-centric solar visor for vehicles comprising a relatively small visor panel ( | 03-26-2009 |
James M. Marshall, Johnstown, PA US
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| 20090166910 | System and Method for Twin Screw Extrusion of a Fibrous Porous Substrate - This invention provides a system and method for forming a fibrous porous ceramic substrate that employs a screw extruder, and illustratively, a twin screw extruder to form a substrate by directing a homogeneous, wetted and mixed group of substrate components through a screw extruder die under pressure. The components of the mixture can be initially mixed in a substantially dry state by an appropriate mixer to form a homogeneous powder with a high dispersal of materials therein. The powder can be continuously mixed and conveyed to a feeder of the extruder. Along the path of the extruder, fluid can be introduced at a metered rate, along with other additives, such as colloidal silica (glass binder). The extruder's twin, co-rotating shafts include a combination of screw elements for feeding the mixture and shear-inducing mixing elements (kneading blocks) for thoroughly mixing fluid into the dry components. The wetted components pass through alternating sets of transport screws and kneading blocks until the kneaded, wetted mixture finally enter a vacuum section of the extruder where a vacuum is applied to remove excess air pockets and/or bubbles from the mixture. The mixture is thereafter driven through the die head where it exits as a continuous, extruded shape. Such a shape can comprise a honeycomb useful in filtration applications. The extruder can include a cooling system. The fifer in the mixture can be mullite. Alternatively the mixture can form a silicon carbide or other type of porous substrate matrix. | 07-02-2009 |
Jason Randolph Marshall, Moore, SC US
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| 20100170217 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING A FLAME IN A FUEL NOZZLE OF A GAS TURBINE - A system may detect a flame about a fuel nozzle of a gas turbine. The gas turbine may have a compressor and a combustor. The system may include a first pressure sensor, a second pressure sensor, and a transducer. The first pressure sensor may detect a first pressure upstream of the fuel nozzle. The second pressure sensor may detect a second pressure downstream of the fuel nozzle. The transducer may be operable to detect a pressure difference between the first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor. | 07-08-2010 |
Jeffrey S. Marshall, Jericho, VT US
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| 20110214246 | Aeroacoustic Duster - The aero-acoustic duster invention disclosed herein provides for high particle removal rate from surfaces with low energy expenditure relative to competing vacuum-based devices. The device removes particulate matter from a surface using a two-step process: 1. Acoustic radiation is used to break the adhesive bonds between dust and the surface, forcing particles into a mode where they continuously bounce up and down on the surface; and, 2. A bounded vortex is generated over the surface, with suction in the vortex center and jets for blowing air along the periphery. The jets are tilted in the tangential direction to induce vortex motion within the suction region. The vortex is said to be bounded because streamlines originating in the downward jets are entrained back into the central vortex. | 09-08-2011 |
Jerry Wayne Marshall, Stokesdale, NC US
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| 20080245377 | CIGARETTE COMPRISING DARK-CURED TOBACCO - A cigarette is provided that includes a rod of smokable material circumscribed by an outer wrapping material and a filter element, which may include an adsorbent material such as activated carbon, attached to one end of the rod of smokable material. The smokable material includes at least about 5 percent by weight of a dark air-cured tobacco, based on the dry weight of the smokable material, blended with additional tobacco materials such as flue-cured tobacco, burley tobacco, Oriental tobacco, Maryland tobacco, and mixtures thereof. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20100116281 | TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES - A tobacco product incorporates at least one anthocyanin compound or derivative thereof. Anthocyanin compounds can be incorporated into the filter element or other components of a mouth end piece of a cigarette. The tobacco product also can have a smokeless form, and can be a smokeless tobacco product characterized as “snus;” and within that smokeless tobacco composition or formulation is incorporated anthocyanin compounds. Tobacco in green or yellow form can be cured by first placing that tobacco in intimate contact with at least one sugar and/or salt, and subjecting that tobacco to curing conditions. | 05-13-2010 |
John C. Marshall, Greenwell Springs, LA US
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| 20090056747 | FAN BLADE CLEANING TOOL AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a fan blade cleaning tool having a box-shaped housing. The housing has first and second openings on opposing sides, with a passage extending therebetween for receiving a fan blade. A dust gutter extends outwardly from, and adjacent to, the first opening. A method of cleaning a fan blade using the disclosed tool is also provided. | 03-05-2009 |
John D. Marshall, Meridian, ID US
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| 20110131347 | DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS CONTROLLER WITH MULTIPLE TRANSACTION FUNCTIONALITY - A direct memory access controller is set forth. The direct memory access controller includes first and second registers storing various values that are used to set the parameters of DMA transfers that take place during a single data transaction. The first register stores a start address location value used to define a start address at which direct memory access transfers for the transaction are to begin. The second register stores a value used to end data transfers of the data transaction. The DMA controller also includes transfer control circuitry for executing the data transaction. The transfer control circuitry is adapted to automatically execute multiple, consecutive data transactions using the values stored in the first and second registers. | 06-02-2011 |
John D. Marshall, Boise, ID US
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| 20090013229 | BUILT-IN SELF-TEST USING EMBEDDED MEMORY AND PROCESSOR IN AN APPLICATION SPECIFIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A test method for an ASIC uses an embedded processor in the ASIC to execute test routines from an embedded memory or an external memory. During ASIC production, the test routines can comprehensively test of the blocks of the ASIC without a complicated test pattern from test equipment. The test routines can also perform power-up tests in systems or end products containing the ASIC. Test selection, activation, and result output can be implement using a few terminals of the ASIC. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20100165404 | Laser Print Apparatus That Generates Pulse With Value And Justification Value Based On Pixels In A Multi-Bit Image - A laser print apparatus includes a memory for storing a multi-bit image including a plurality of pixels. Each pixel is represented by an N-bit value, wherein N is greater than one. A modulation code generator analyzes three adjacent pixels. The three adjacent pixels include a left pixel, a center pixel, and a right pixel. The modulation code generator is configured to generate a pulse width value based on the value of the center pixel, and a justification value based on the values of the left pixel and the right pixel. A laser print engine forms an output pixel on media based on the pulse width value and the justification value. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110138241 | BUILT-IN SELF-TEST USING EMBEDDED MEMORY AND PROCESSOR IN AN APPLICATION SPECIFIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A test method for an ASIC uses an embedded processor in the ASIC to execute test routines from an embedded memory or an external memory. During ASIC production, the test routines can comprehensively test of the blocks of the ASIC without a complicated test pattern from test equipment. The test routines can also perform power-up tests in systems or end products containing the ASIC. Test selection, activation, and result output can be implement using a few terminals of the ASIC. | 06-09-2011 |
John Steven Marshall, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20100299235 | Systems and Methods for Managing Tips and Gratuities - Disclosed are systems and methods for recording, maintaining, and reporting tips and gratuities, optionally including details such as employee, task performed, and shift. In one aspect, inter-employee tip and gratuity transactions are tracked and verified. In another aspect, taxing authority forms and/or returns are automatically generated with substantially decreased administration time and cost, thereby facilitating a user's participation in voluntary taxing authority programs. Additionally, the training required by such programs is automatically monitored. In yet another aspect, tips and/or gratuities may be paid as wages. In another aspect of the present invention, employees are provided an opportunity to increase declared tips if the originally declared tips place employee in jeopardy of an audit. In another aspect, interfaces to third-party systems such as POS systems, payroll systems, and the like are provided to further minimize system administration time and data accuracy. In another aspect, Web-based systems are provided. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110029418 | Systems and Methods for Managing Tips and Gratuities - Disclosed are systems and methods for recording, maintaining, and reporting tips and gratuities, optionally including details such as employee, task performed, and shift. In one aspect, inter-employee tip and gratuity transactions are tracked and verified. In another aspect, taxing authority forms and/or returns are automatically generated with substantially decreased administration time and cost, thereby facilitating a user's participation in voluntary taxing authority programs. Additionally, the training required by such programs is automatically monitored. In yet another aspect, tips and/or gratuities may be paid as wages. In another aspect of the present invention, employees are provided an opportunity to increase declared tips if the originally declared tips place employee in jeopardy of an audit. In another aspect, interfaces to third-party systems such as POS systems, payroll systems, and the like are provided to further minimize system administration time and data accuracy. In another aspect, Web-based systems are provided. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110112940 | Systems and Methods for Managing Tips and Gratuities - Disclosed are systems and methods for recording, maintaining, and reporting tips and gratuities, optionally including details such as employee, task performed, and shift. In one aspect, inter-employee tip and gratuity transactions are tracked and verified. In another aspect, taxing authority forms and/or returns are automatically generated with substantially decreased administration time and cost, thereby facilitating a user's participation in voluntary taxing authority programs. Additionally, the training required by such programs is automatically monitored. In yet another aspect, tips and/or gratuities may be paid as wages. In another aspect of the present invention, employees are provided an opportunity to increase declared tips if the originally declared tips place employee in jeopardy of an audit. In another aspect, interfaces to third-party systems such as POS systems, payroll systems, and the like are provided to further minimize system administration time and data accuracy. In another aspect, Web-based systems are provided. | 05-12-2011 |
Jonathon Marshall, Provo, UT US
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| 20080202765 | Method of Manufacturing Downhole Tool String Components - A method for making a downhole electrical transmission system, having the steps of providing an electrically conductive assembly disposed within a first downhole tool string component, the assembly having a first end and being anchored to the first tool string component at a first predetermined distance from a primary shoulder of the first end of the component; stretching the assembly by pulling on a second end of the assembly with a stretching tool such that the second end of the assembly is held; enlarging the diameter of the second end of the assembly to a diameter larger than an original diameter of the assembly by flaring the second end of the assembly with a flaring tool; and anchoring the second end of the assembly to the first tool string component at a second predetermined distance from a primary shoulder of the second end of the component. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080309514 | Data and/or PowerSwivel - In one aspect of the invention, a swivel for use in a drilling operation comprises a body with a central bore adapted for threaded connection to a tool string component. At least one electrically conductive medium is rotationally supported within the bore and adapted to rotate with respect to an electrically conductive receiver that is rotationally fixed to and disposed within the body. The electrically conductive medium and the receiver are in electrical communication through an electrically conductive arm that is rotationally fixed to the electrically conductive medium and at least partially disposed within an electrically conductive fluid disposed within a reservoir. The reservoir comprises a rigid shape that is partially filled by the conductive fluid. A least one rotary seal is disposed intermediate the reservoir and the electrically conductive medium. The rigid shape of the reservoir is adapted to prevent the conductive fluid from accumulating around the rotary seal. | 12-18-2008 |
Kristin Marshall, Plainfield, IL US
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| 20100311118 | PLASMID-ENCODED NEUROTOXIN GENES IN CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM SEROTYPE A SUBTYPES - The present invention provides a novel isolated plasmid, wherein the plasmid is a native plasmid found in unique | 12-09-2010 |
Kristin M. Marshall, Plainfield, IL US
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| 20110171734 | CONJUGATIVE PLASMIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides novel | 07-14-2011 |
Kristin M. Marshall, South Beloit, IL US
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| 20100112149 | Nontoxigenic Clostridium Botulinum Strains and Uses Thereof - A mutant strain of the bacterium | 05-06-2010 |
Michael A. Marshall, Evansville, IN US
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| 20080210717 | AEROSOL OVERCAP WITH EVAPORATION VENT - A cap is configured to mount on a can to cover a product dispenser included in the can. The cap is formed to include a passage arranged to vent vapor extant in an interior region of the cap to the surroundings outside of the cap while the cap is mounted on the can. | 09-04-2008 |
Michael J. Marshall, Las Vegas, NV US
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| 20080202448 | MOBILE POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile power generating system and method, located on a mobile carrier. A power supply is coupled to an electrical drive motor, to power the drive motor. Rotational output from the drive motor is routed through a gear reduction system to increase one of horsepower and torque, and increased rotational output is then supplied to a generator, generating an electrical output. That output may be routed through a fuse box and transformer to the bus line. | 08-28-2008 |
Olen L. Marshall, Harrison, AR US
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| 20090194248 | METHOD OF OPERATING A DIE CASTING RECIPROCATOR - A method for operating an automated reciprocator for applying lubricant in a die casting system. As a reciprocator is moved between two die halves and a fluid is applied to the dies with the reciprocator, a safety bar is moved ahead of the reciprocator. Any objects in the path of the reciprocator are detected by contact with the safety bar. If the safety bar contacts an object as the reciprocator is moving down, a sensor signals a control system and the reciprocator is stopped. | 08-06-2009 |
Peter M. Marshall US
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| 20110314481 | DYNAMICALLY GENERATING AND DELIVERING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF AN EVENT - A facility for generating information in response to the occurrence of events is described. The facility detects the occurrence of one of a plurality of defined events. The facility matches the detected event occurrence against a set of scenarios. Each scenario specifies one or more matching rules, content, and a set of recipients. The facility aggregates the content specified by the subset of the set of scenarios whose matching rules are satisfied by the event occurrence for the recipients specified by this subset of scenarios. | 12-22-2011 |
Rachel Marshall, Springfield, MO US
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| 20080260905 | Dairy Product and Process - The present invention is directed to a process for producing a dairy flavour ingredient, with an intense dairy flavour and low pH especially suitable for flavouring dairy products which are produced by “rapid” dairy technologies. The process includes blending a dairy based protein with an acid producing producing bacteria, fermenting at ph<5.5, further blending with ground cheese, further fermentation with and enzyme and heat inactivating the enzyme. | 10-23-2008 |
Richard Marshall, Glendale, AZ US
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| 20100262755 | MEMORY SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - Memory systems and devices are provided. One memory system includes a controller configured to be coupled to a plurality of computing devices, a plurality of Multi-Level Cell (MLC) devices coupled to the controller, and a Single-Level Cell (SLC) device coupled to the controller and the plurality of MLC devices. The MLC devices are configured to split the storage of data across the plurality of MLC devices and the SLC device is configured to function as a parity device for the data. A memory device includes a controller, a plurality of MLC FLASH devices, and a SLC FLASH device. The MLC FLASH devices are configured to split the storage of data across the plurality of MLC FLASH devices and the SLC FLASH device is configured to function as a parity device for the data. Also provided are computing devices including the above memory device. | 10-14-2010 |
Richard A. Marshall, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20090185337 | PITCH BOX ASSEMBLY - A pitch box assembly for a rooftop application includes a plurality of line sets penetrating through the rooftop, wherein the line sets are configured for supplying a cooling circuit for condenser units, and a plurality of electrical lines penetrating through the rooftop, wherein the electrical lines are configured for supplying power to the condenser units. The pitch box assembly also includes a base mounted to the rooftop, wherein the base has an interior channel receiving the line sets and the electrical lines, and a pitch box mounted to the base. The pitch box has a plurality of disconnects for controlling the supply of power to each of the condenser units. The electrical lines are routed into the pitch box and terminated to respective ones of the disconnects. | 07-23-2009 |
Robert E. Marshall, Elizabethtown, PA US
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| 20090203246 | TWO-SIDED FPC-TO-PCB COMPRESSION CONNECTOR - An electrical connector with a flexible printed circuit (FPC) received may carry electrical signals between the FPC and a substrate. Latching mechanisms may serve to position the cap on the body such that the positions facilitate the insertion and retention of the FPC in the cap for a good electrical connection. The FPC may be received loosely in the cap when the cap is in a first position on the body. When the cap is depressed into a second position, the FPC may be compressed between the cap and the body. Mating ends of the contacts may electrically connect to exposed conductive elements of the FPC. Mounting ends of the contacts in the contact housing may electrically connect to the conductive elements on a substrate. If the contacts are compression contacts, the terminals of the contacts may deflect or compress when a force is exerted upon them. The electrical connector may have a sealing surface that is adapted to provide suitable compression against an FPC received by the electrical connector so as to keep out gases or fluids. | 08-13-2009 |
Robert L. Marshall, Salem, KY US
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| 20090167044 | Power operated retractable tailgate assembly - A power operated retractable tailgate assembly for a vehicle that includes a tailgate with opposite end edges thereof connected via sliding pivots to a respective one of a pair of elongate slide rails. The slide rails mount in lateral spaced apart relation on the underside of the floor of the cargo carrying box on the vehicle. A first extendible and retractable assembly, having relatively movable respective first and second portions, has the first portion anchored to the vehicle and a second portion that is hingedly connected to the tailgate proximate a lower marginal edge thereof. A power means is operatively connected to the extendible and retractable assembly and is operable from within the cab of the vehicle selectively to extend and retract the tailgate by moving the tailgate along the slide members. A second power operated extendible and retractable assembly is connected to the tailgate to move the same from its open position wherein it is horizontally disposed and projects rearwardly from the vehicle to a raised closed position wherein it is disposed vertically. Each of the extendable and retractable assemblies include a hydraulic cylinder unit operatively associated with a motor driven pump. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100109368 | Power operated retractable tailgate assembly - A power operated retractable tailgate assembly for a vehicle that includes a tailgate with opposite end edges thereof connected via sliding pivots to a respective one of a pair of elongate slide rails. The slide rails mount in lateral spaced apart relation on the underside of the floor of the cargo carrying box on the vehicle. A first extendible and retractable assembly, having relatively movable respective first and second portions, has the first portion anchored to the vehicle and a second portion that is hingedly connected to the tailgate proximate a lower marginal edge thereof. A power means is operatively connected to the extendible and retractable assembly and is operable from within the cab of the vehicle selectively to extend and retract the tailgate by moving the tailgate along the slide members. A second power operated extendible and retractable assembly is connected to the tailgate to move the same from its open position wherein it is horizontally disposed and projects rearwardly from the vehicle to a raised closed position wherein it is disposed vertically. Each of the extendable and retractable assemblies include a hydraulic cylinder unit operatively associated with a motor-driven pump. An alternate method of opening and closing the tailgate uses an electric motor directly driving a cable system which opens and closes the tailgate utilizing for example a winch unit comprising an electric motor driving a cable drum rather than the use of a screw drive or hydraulic means to control the cables. | 05-06-2010 |
Robert L. Marshall, Stilwell, KS US
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| 20080275848 | System for Generating and Displaying Community Awareness Management Data - A system and method links one or more disparate community awareness management (CAM) datasets for a community awareness program (CAP) with one or more spatial layers to create linked CAM datasets. One or more data attributes common to a CAM dataset and a spatial layer are identified, and the link is defined between the CAM dataset and the spatial layer. The spatial layer and the linked CAM dataset then may be queried using a single input query. Features from the spatial layer and features from the linked CAM dataset that match the query are generated for display. In one embodiment, a system and method manage CAP assets, transactions, interest areas for the CAP, and buffer areas for the CAP. An audience utility enables entering and maintaining audience data for the CAP. A journal utility enables making journal entries for one or more audience members, CAP assets, transactions, and/or other CAM data. A link document utility enables linking one or more documents to CAM data. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20110131412 | HTTP HEADER COMPRESSION - Techniques for HTTP header compression are described herein. In an implementation, an electronic device may be configured to enable compression/decompression of HTTP messages, including compression/decompression of information in the headers of the messages. A HTTP message is generated that contains at least a header and a body. The HTTP message is reformatted to place at least some of the header information into the body. Then, the body of the reformatted message having the header information is compressed to form a compressed HTTP message. Decompression may be applied by a recipient of the compressed HTTP message to reconstruct the original HTTP message. | 06-02-2011 |
Robert S. Marshall, Ijamsville, MD US
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| 20100082776 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STREAMING OF DYNAMIC WEATHER CONTENT TO THE DESKTOP - A method, system and program product for streaming of dynamic information content over an interactive media such as the Internet. The dynamic content, such as dynamic weather data, is collected from a plurality of collection sources such as geographically distributed local weather reporting stations. The data information can be relatively static or dynamic, constantly changing data. The dynamic content is stored in databases maintained on a direct access storage device at the dynamic content server. The selection of dynamic content to be transmitted to the end user client is based on a demographic profile that is completed at the time of end user client registration and which precedes delivery of any selected content in response to end user client requests. An application resident on the dynamic content server streams selected content simultaneously to a plurality of end user client devices for each end user client request. An application resident on each end user client device generates a plurality of processing threads for a series of independent commands, each of which is transmitted to the dynamic content server at specified preset intervals and generates a server-selected response. In a weather content collection and delivery embodiment, local, real-time weather data can be received continuously from thousands of weather reporting stations, and transmitted simultaneously by the weather content server to millions of end user desktop clients, with each user receiving current weather data that is generated from a nearby weather collection station. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110040483 | Method and Apparatus for Detecting Lightning Activity - Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for detecting lightning activity. Waveform data indicative of lightning activity is received by a waveform sensor from one or more signal converters. The waveform data comprises a group of electromagnetic waveforms. The waveform data is filtered by a processor to remove noise frequencies. One or more uncompressed portions of the waveform data are transmitted to a processing server. Digital filter data based on the one or more uncompressed portions of waveform data are received from the processing server. One or more frequencies are removed from the waveform data based on the digital filter data. The waveform data is compressed. The compressing includes selecting one or more points on a waveform, wherein the one or more points are above a predetermined threshold. The compressing includes determining an inflection of the selected points based on a predefined algorithm. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110153742 | Method and Apparatus for Conveying Vehicle Driving Information - Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for conveying vehicle driving information. A hazard index indicating a level of driving safety is generated for a plurality of road segments. The generating comprises determining a hazard value for each of the plurality of road segments based on weather conditions data associated with the road segments, road conditions data associated with the road segments, and physical attributes of the road segments, and assigning the hazard value to the associated road segment. Location data associated with a remote device is received. Hazard information associated with one or more of the plurality of road segments and based on the location data and the hazard index is transmitted. | 06-23-2011 |
Ross John Marshall US
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| 20110144879 | BRAKE CONDITION MONITORING - A method for charging an aircraft braking system for use includes monitoring actuations of an aircraft braking system to identify where generating usage and non-wear generating usage of the aircraft braking system, and charging the aircraft braking system for use based on the identified usage of the aircraft braking system. An apparatus for monitoring usage of aircraft brakes and charging the aircraft brakes for usage includes at least one sensor for sensing a brake output parameter when the aircraft brakes are actuated and providing signals indicative of values of the sensed brake output parameter. The apparatus further includes a processing system for processing the signals and determining whether an actuation of the aircraft brakes is a wear generating usage or a non-wear generating usage and operating a pricing scheme based on actuation of the aircraft brakes and the associated usage. | 06-16-2011 |
Scott J. Marshall, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20080304974 | FIRST STAGE DUAL-ALLOY TURBINE WHEEL - A first-stage turbine that is adapted for receiving high energy air directly from a combustion chamber in a gas turbine engine auxiliary power unit includes a disk formed from a first alloy and having an outer surface, and a unitary blade wheel formed from a second alloy that is different than the first alloy. The unitary blade wheel includes an annular member having an inner surface that is joined to the disk, and blades that are integrally formed with the annular member. | 12-11-2008 |
Shannon Marshall, Baltimore, MD US
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| 20100087627 | FGFR Extracellular Domain Acidic Region Muteins - Fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) extracellular domain (ECD) acidic region muteins that have been engineered to exhibit decreased tissue binding by increasing the number of acidic amino acid residues within the D1-D2 linker region are provided. Polynucleotides encoding FGFR ECD acidic region muteins are also provided. Methods of making FGFR ECD acidic region muteins, and methods of using such molecules to treat proliferative disorders, including cancers, disorders of angiogenesis, and macular degeneration, are also provided. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110288024 | Compositions and Methods for Treating Arthritis and/or Diseases Involving Cartilage Degeneration - The invention provides pharmaceutical polypeptide compositions that promote proteoglycan synthesis, and promote the activity of chondrocyte cells, thereby treating arthritis. Methods of providing these compositions to treat arthritis are also provided. | 11-24-2011 |
Steven Marshall, Fort Mill, SC US
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| 20080210774 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HUMIDIFYING A NOZZLE OF A COLORANT DISPENSER - An apparatus for providing vapor to at least one liquid dispensing nozzle to prevent liquid at the nozzle tip from drying out between uses. The apparatus comprises a water source, a reservoir, a vapor generating source for generating vapor from water, a chamber for maintaining the vapor, and an opening defined through a chamber wall for exposing the at least one nozzle to the vapor when the at least one nozzle is in a storage position between uses. | 09-04-2008 |
Travis T. Marshall, St. Peters, MO US
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| 20080244985 | DAMAGE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A exposed edge protection device molded from an elastomer or a combination of elastomers of varying durometers formed together to match the outer mold line of an exposed edge. The device may include encapsulated flexible magnets providing for a durable monolithic device produced cost-effectively in a single-step process. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080248234 | DAMAGE PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE - An apparatus to protect exposed structures on an aircraft which includes a core; a securing mechanism coupled to the core; and an outer coating applied to the core to encapsulate the core and facilitate the attachment of the securing mechanism. A thermal protection layer may be applied to the apparatus for high temperature applications. | 10-09-2008 |
Troy Q. Marshall, Blooming Glen, PA US
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| 20100262056 | BACK BRACE - The invention is a back brace including a back panel, a front panel, and at least one dynamic tension strap for connecting the front panel to the back panel. | 10-14-2010 |
Vernon Marshall, Montclair, NJ US
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| 20100278317 | SPEAKER RECOGNITION IN A MULTI-SPEAKER ENVIRONMENT AND COMPARISON OF SEVERAL VOICE PRINTS TO MANY - One-to-many comparisons of callers' voice prints with known voice prints to identify any matches between them. When a customer communicates with a particular entity, such as a customer service center, the system makes a recording of the real-time call including both the customer's and agent's voices. The system segments the recording to extract at least a portion of the customer's voice to create a customer voice print, and it formats the segmented voice print for network transmission to a server. The server compares the customer's voice print with multiple known voice prints to determine any matches, meaning that the customer's voice print and one of the known voice prints are likely from the same person. The identification of any matches can be used for a variety of purposes, such as determining whether to authorize a transaction requested by the customer. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110035279 | Method and Apparatus for Collaborative Filtering of Card Member Transactions - The disclosed system allows a credit or charge card issuer to provide its card members with a list of merchants, products, services, vacation destinations or other offerings that might be of interest based on the purchases of similar card members. In one instance, this process looks at all card members that made purchases at a merchant and then it identifies all other merchants in the same category where those card members also made purchases. The associated merchants are ranked based on largest number of shared card members and the top results may be shared with card members or merchants in order to enhance promotions, card use and marketing. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110191106 | WORD RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE ASSESSMENT - One-to-many comparisons of callers' words and/or voice prints with known words and/or voice prints to identify any substantial matches between them. When a customer communicates with a particular entity, such as a customer service center, the system makes a recording of the real-time call including both the customer's and agent's voices. The system segments the recording to extract different words, such as words of anger. The system may also segment at least a portion of the customer's voice to create a tone profile, and it formats the segmented words and tone profiles for network transmission to a server. The server compares the customer's words and/or tone profiles with multiple known words and/or tone profiles stored on a database to determine any substantial matches. The identification of any matches may be used for a variety of purposes, such as providing representative feedback or customer follow-up. | 08-04-2011 |
William Marshall, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20090275723 | PROCESSES FOR MAKING STABILIZED DIVALENT GERMANIUM AND TIN COMPOUNDS - Processes for making ivalent germanium and tin compounds are provided. The divalent germanium and tin compounds have been found to be efficient catalysts for the formation of polyurethanes. | 11-05-2009 |
William J. Marshall, Middletown, RI US
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| 20090245027 | SLOTTED CYLINDER ACOUSTIC TRANSDUCER - A slotted cylinder acoustic transducer has a crescent-shaped insert disposed between a ceramic stack assembly and s cylindrical housing shell. In some embodiments, all of the ceramic elements in the ceramic stack assembly can have the same shape. | 10-01-2009 |
William J. Marshall, Wilmington, DE US
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| 20100239793 | Thermally imageable dielectric layers, thermal transfer donors and receivers - The invention is related to thermal imageable dielectric layers and thermal transfer donors and receivers comprising dielectric layers. The thermal transfer donors are useful in making electronic devices by thermal transfer of dielectric layers having excellent resistivity, good transfer properties and good adhesion to a variety of receivers. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100239794 | Donor elements and processes for thermal transfer of nanoparticle layers - The invention discloses processes for thermal transfer patterning of a nanoparticle layer and a corresponding proximate portion of a carrier layer, and optionally additional transfer layers, together onto a thermal imaging receiver. The invention is useful for dry fabrication of electronic devices. Additional embodiments of the invention include multilayer thermal imaging donors comprising in layered sequence: a base film, a carrier layer and a nanoparticle layer. The carrier layer can be a dielectric or conducting layer. When the carrier layer is a dielectric layer, the base film includes a light attenuating agent in the form of a dye or pigment. | 09-23-2010 |
William S. Marshall, Boulder, CO US
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| 20100173359 | ENHANCED BIOTHERAPEUTIC PRODUCTION USING INHIBITORY RNA - Compositions, kits, systems, equipment, and protocols utilize synthetic siRNA having a delivery facilitating moiety in improved bioprocesses that enhance the production of biomaterials. The siRNA can target genes associated with the following: 1) deleterious vector derived genes; 2) genes that confer non-optimal growth or differentiation properties to the cells; 3) genes that can influence heterogeneity or post-translational modification pattern of the desirable gene product; 4) genes that highly express non-desired proteins; 5) genes that express proteins which interfere with purification of the desired protein; and 6) other genes that can interfere with the bioprocess. | 07-08-2010 |
William Todd Marshall, Chatham, NJ US
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| 20100316046 | Method for performing gate coordination on a per-call basis - Network resources for a call between a calling party and a called party are allocated. The network resources for the call are reserved based on a reservation request. The network resources are reserved before any one network resource from the reserved network resources is committed. The reserved network resources for the call are committed when a called party indicates acceptance for the call. | 12-16-2010 |