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Amy Tabb Massey, Louisville, KY US
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| 20110117215 | Microsatellite Markers of Schizophrenia - The invention includes method of determining if a subject is at risk for developing schizophrenia (SZ), schizotypal personality disorder (SPD), or schizoaffective disorder (SD). | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110143341 | Microsatellite Markers of Schizophrenia - The invention includes methods of determining if a subject is at risk for developing schizophrenia (SZ). | 06-16-2011 |
Barry Massey, Evergreen, CO US
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| 20100228916 | Apparatus & Method for Virtualizing Data Storage Media, Such as for Use in a Data Storage Library Providing Resource Virtualization - A system and method for use in an automated data storage cartridge library defines cartridges for use with an external host computer (“open” cartridges), and cartridges for use only internal to the library (“closed” cartridges). Cartridges may be “virtualized” by storing data from them on disk or closed cartridges, and then “realized” by writing data to physical cartridges. Virtual cartridges may be logically exported from one library to another. When new cartridges are introduced to the library, they may be designated with one of multiple designations or uses. | 09-09-2010 |
Barry G. Massey, Seneca, SC US
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| 20100066038 | Locking Chuck Jaws - A jaw for use in a drill chuck having a longitudinal center axis, comprising a chuck body which includes a jaw face formed on an inner surface of the chuck body and a plurality of teeth formed on an outer surface of the chuck body, the jaw face being substantially parallel to the longitudinal center axis. A ridge depends inwardly from the jaw face toward the longitudinal center axis. The ridge includes a tool engaging surface that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal center axis and has a width of between 0.020 to 0.060 inches. | 03-18-2010 |
Blake Allan Massey, Jasper, AL US
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| 20100330897 | Fresh air intake system for overburden drills - A fresh air intake system for overburden drills with an air intake assembly mounted along the drill mast to access air at the greatest practical height above ground, an air filter assembly, and a pressure blower/circulating fan assembly to supply the cleanest air practicable into the operator's cab under positive pressure. The height of the drill mast is utilized to access cleaner air at greater heights, with the air inlet located strategically toward the top of the mast. The intake assembly includes a rain cap, an intake tube mounted along the drill mast, and a flexible section at the drill mast pivot point to accommodate raising and lowering of the mast without interference or obstruction. The air filter assembly is mounted in series with the pressure blower/circulating fan assembly, which operates with negative inlet pressure and supplies filtered air under positive pressure into the enclosed cab. | 12-30-2010 |
Brian Massey, Marlborough, MA US
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| 20110176208 | Multilayered Fluorescent Screens for Scanning Beam Display Systems - Fluorescent screens and display systems and devices based on such screens using at least one excitation optical beam to excite one or more fluorescent materials on a screen which emit light to form images. The fluorescent materials may include phosphor materials and non-phosphor materials such as quantum dots. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110181948 | Multilayered Fluorescent Screens for Scanning Beam Display Systems - Fluorescent screens and display systems and devices based on such screens using at least one excitation optical beam to excite one or more fluorescent materials on a screen which emit light to form images. The fluorescent materials may include phosphor materials and non-phosphor materials such as quantum dots. | 07-28-2011 |
Cathy Massey, Bethesda, MD US
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| 20120134345 | Systems and Methods of Supporting Emergency Communications - Systems and methods for supporting E911 for VoIP mobile communications are provided. A mobile station formats a call setup message by including particular information in a header portion of the call setup message that is used by the wireless network to select an appropriate PSAP and route the call to the appropriate PSAP. | 05-31-2012 |
Charles Massey, Roswell, GA US
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| 20100161548 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPACITY PLANNING IN AN INFORMATION NETWORK - A systems and method for extracting utilization data from a plurality of system monitoring products, storing the extracted utilization data in a data warehouse, correlating the extracted utilization data extracted from the plurality of system monitoring products, retrieving utilization data for a group of systems from the data warehouse and displaying the retrieved utilization data on a display. | 06-24-2010 |
Charles O. Massey, Idaho Falls, ID US
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| 20110314747 | Inflatable protective structures - Inflatable protective structures for sleeping, privacy and or containment are disclosed. A certain defined area that will consist of an inflatable sitting or sleeping area as well as a non inflatable area for such use as storage or changing. Said area to be enclosed by inflatable walls at two ends that are higher than the sleeping area high enough for a person to sit. Inflatable walls at each end act as support for a roof. Roof consisting of a light cloth like material which would enclose top, front and back and sides and bottom. Front and back of structure may include windows and a door for easy access. Alternatively cloth material could be partially removed with roof or walls only remaining. These Additional uses could be as a child or pet play pen and sleeping area. Unit could also be used without tent like covering. | 12-29-2011 |
Craig Massey, Lake Hiawatha, NJ US
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| 20080299249 | CENTER-FILL GUM COMPOSITIONS INCORPORATING TRIACETIN - The present invention relates to compositions for a center-filled chewing gum product. The individual gum pieces include a center-fill composition surrounded by a gum region and optionally further surrounded by a coating. The chewing gum compositions include triacetin in the gum region and/or lecithin in the center-fill region, which reduces the amount of shrinkage and/or leakage of the product. | 12-04-2008 |
Dan Massey, Redmond, WA US
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| 20110113359 | Model versioning using web feeds - Versions of a model in UML or another modeling language can be published on web feeds, such as RSS or Atom web feeds. A model feed includes a sequence of incremental differences to a base version of a model; the base version can be an empty model or a snapshot of another model feed, for example. Stream charts show the relationship between model feeds. A selected sequence of incremental differences can be applied, in forward or reverse, to animate changes in a model. A developer working on a different computer than another developer can create new model versions which use some elements from a published feed and other elements introduced by the local developer. New model versions and semantic information about the sequence taken to reach them can be shared through web feeds. | 05-12-2011 |
Daniel Massey, Redmond, WA US
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| 20100293519 | Architectural Data Metrics Overlay - A system and method for facilitating analysis of a software project. Intrinsic measures, activity-based measures, or dynamic measures associated with the project are received, including measures associated with physical program units and logical program units of the project. Mappings between physical program units and logical program units are generated. An architectural diagram including logical program units is received, and may include additional mappings of the logical program units. The mappings are used to roll up measures from physical project units to logical project units, and from logical project units to other logical project units. An overlay diagram is generated, including the rolled up measures. The overlay diagram includes the architectural diagram and a representation of rolled up measures associated with each logical project unit on the diagram. The representations employ a graphic format that facilitates a user determining risk areas of the software project. A user may view effects of project changes prior to checking them into source control. | 11-18-2010 |
David Massey, Sparks, NV US
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| 20090052618 | RFID TRANSDUCER ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A radio frequency identification (RFID) system having the capacity to detect conditions of alignment, wherein the system may be used with hand-held, fixed-in-place, stationary, and permanently mounted apparatus. The system includes an RF interrogator configured for use with dental x-ray, medical imaging, film, and digital radiography apparatus, and may include a multiplicity of RF transponders or interrogators. An RF interrogator, an RF transponder, and an x-ray sensitive imaging device, and its holder are configured to be critically aligned to a dental x-ray machine head apparatus, rendering repeat imaging unnecessary. The x-ray emitter may be further configured to automatically obtain a desired x-ray image or configured so that the device cannot activate and provide a radiograph until alignment with the transponder and associated x-ray sensitive imaging device has occurred. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100328849 | POWER DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER SENSING AND METHOD OF USE - Power distribution apparatus with input and output power sensing and a method of use. A power distribution unit includes a sensor that senses power parameters of power outputs and a power input, a processor, and a communication circuit. A power management system includes a power manager, a user interface, and a plurality of power distribution units that may be located in one or more equipment cabinets and data centers. The system may compute apparent power, RMS power, power factor, energy usage over time, power usage history, or environmental history for any or all of the power distribution units. The system may identify an under-utilized server connected to one of the power distribution units and initiate a shut-down of that server. | 12-30-2010 |
Dean Richard Massey, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20110206591 | Plasma Processes for Producing Silanes and Derivatives Thereof - The invention is generally related to process for generating one or more molecules having the formula Si | 08-25-2011 |
Deborah M. Massey, Jericho, VT US
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| 20080297188 | IC CHIP STRESS TESTING - Methods, systems and program products are disclosed for performing a stress test of a line in an integrated circuit (IC) chip. One embodiment of the method includes: applying a constant current I | 12-04-2008 |
| 20100327892 | Parallel Array Architecture for Constant Current Electro-Migration Stress Testing - A parallel array architecture for constant current electro-migration stress testing is provided. The parallel array architecture comprises a device under test (DUT) array having a plurality of DUTs coupled in parallel and a plurality of localized heating elements associated with respective ones of the DUTs in the DUT array. The architecture further comprises DUT selection logic that isolates individual DUTs within the array. Moreover, the architecture comprises current source logic that provides a reference current and controls the current through the DUTs in the DUT array such that each DUT in the DUT array has substantially a same current density, and current source enable logic for selectively enabling portions for the current source logic. Electro-migration stress testing is performed on the DUTs of the DUT array using the heating elements, the DUT selection logic, current source logic, and current source enable logic. | 12-30-2010 |
Dennis L. Massey, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20090063713 | System for Generating a Data Logout in a Computing Environment - A method and system are disclosed for generating a data logout in a computing environment having a processor and an input/output subsystem for receiving data from and sending data to the processor. The method comprises the steps of the input/output subsystem maintaining a defined set of data; at defined time, the processor issuing a data logout command; and sending said data logout command to the input/output subsystem. In response to receiving said data logout command, the input/output subsystem sends said defined set of data to a specified location. In a preferred implementation, the input/output subsystem includes a channel subsystem and a plurality of input/output devices, and the data logout command is sent to one of the input/output devices. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the channel subsystem includes a channel control unit function and the data logout command is sent to the channel control unit function. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090063714 | Method for Generating a Data Logout in a Computing Environment - A method and system are disclosed for generating a data logout in a computing environment having a processor and an input/output subsystem for receiving data from and sending data to the processor. The method comprises the steps of the input/output subsystem maintaining a defined set of data; at defined time, the processor issuing a data logout command; and sending said data logout command to the input/output subsystem. In response to receiving said data logout command, the input/output subsystem sends said defined set of data to a specified location. In a preferred implementation, the input/output subsystem includes a channel subsystem and a plurality of input/output devices, and the data logout command is sent to one of the input/output devices. Also, in the preferred embodiment, the channel subsystem includes a channel control unit function and the data logout command is sent to the channel control unit function. | 03-05-2009 |
Douglas Thomas Massey, Essex Junction, VT US
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| 20090265154 | SIMULATION OF DIGITAL CIRCUITS - A method for simulating a circuit. The method includes, in response to a first mode change triggering event at a first time point and in response to a first data transfer triggering event at a second time point after the first time point, generating a random value of at least a first random value and a second random value. In response to the generated random value being the first random value, a first input value of an input of the circuit is assigned to an output of the circuit. In response to the generated random value being the second random value, an output value of the output of the circuit is maintained. In response to a second data transfer triggering event at a third time point after the second time point, a second input value of the input of the circuit is assigned to the output of the circuit. | 10-22-2009 |
Freddie L. Massey, Uniontown, OH US
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| 20110266704 | Compartmentalized Chips With Similar Polymers of Different Viscosities For Improved Processability - Compartmentalized chips of at least two chemically similar crystallizable thermoplastic polymers each having a different intrinsic viscosity placed in separate zones are disclosed. These compartmentalized chips exhibit thermal characteristics that are different from the traditional technique of homogeneously combining the two materials into the chip. These compartmentalized chips in their amorphous, crystalline and solid phase polymerized forms exhibit a longer crystallization half time than the homogeneous mixture, thus permitting faster injection cycle times when compared to an equivalent homogenous mixture. | 11-03-2011 |
Frederic H. Massey, Tullahoma, TN US
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| 20100307367 | GUIDED PROJECTILE - A non-propulsive projectile and method of maneuvering the non-propulsive projectile. The non-propulsive projectile includes a divert system with a multiple of valves to maneuver the projectile in response to a control system. | 12-09-2010 |
George Massey, Starr, SC US
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| 20110021125 | Poultry processing system - A system for processing meat is provided. The system includes a conveyor that carries a food holder through a pivoting engagement. The food holder defines a first cutting groove and a second cutting groove that intersect one another. Automatic cutting blades are configured for being at least partially received within the first and second cutting grooves in order to automatically cut meat carried by the food holder. The food holder is configured for being positioned with respect to the conveyor so that the first automatic cutting blade can be aligned with the first cutting groove and so that the second automatic cutting blade can be aligned with the second cutting groove. | 01-27-2011 |
Gregory W. Massey, Greenfield, IN US
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| 20090086028 | CATV Digital Receiver Intermodulation Susceptibility Tester - A method and apparatus are provided for testing susceptibility of a receiver to intermodulation distortion of a digital channel, the method including selecting a first digital channel from channels in a composite signal, determining a first power measurement from the first digital channel, determining a total power measurement from other channels in the composite signal, and determining susceptibility of the first digital channel to intermodulation distortion by comparing the first power measurement and the total power measurement with intermodulation distortion characteristics of the receiver. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090185037 | MEASURING HUM IN A DIGITAL TV SIGNAL - The invention relates to a method for measuring Hum on a digital QAM carrier using a testing device for testing digital TV signals including a QAM demodulator therein, and to a testing device implementing the method. A micro-controller is used to sample a register associated with an AGC circuit in the QAM demodulator, and to process the collected register values to obtain one or more Hum characteristics. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090245117 | DETECTION OF NETWORK IMPAIRMENTS THROUGH TILT-NORMALIZED MEASUREMENT DATA - A method and apparatus are provided for detecting network impairments through tilt-normalized measurement data, the method including: collecting data for a network signal; computing a best-fit tilt for the collected data; performing tilt-normalization of the collected data responsive to the computed best-fit tilt; and determining whether the tilt-normalized data crosses a threshold, and if so, pattern matching the tilt-normalized data to detect a network impairment; and the apparatus including: an input unit for collecting data from a network signal; a tilt unit connected to the input unit for computing a best-fit tilt for the collected data and performing tilt-normalization of the collected data responsive to the computed best-fit tilt; and a pattern matching unit connected to the tilt unit for determining whether the tilt-normalized data crosses a threshold, and if so, pattern matching the tilt-normalized data to detect at least one network impairment. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100014572 | TEST DEVICE AND METHOD OF DETECTING AN IMBALANCE IN A POWER LEVEL OF A CHANNEL - The present invention provides a test device and a method enabling automatic detection of an imbalance in a power level of a channel. The test device includes a tuner, a power-level measurement system, and an evaluation unit. According to the method, a test channel is selected from a plurality of channels, by means of the tuner. A power level of the test channel and a total power level of the plurality of channels are measured, by means of the power-level measurement system. A ratio of the total power level of the plurality of channels to the power level of the test channel is then evaluated, by means of the evaluation unit, to detect an imbalance in a power level of the test channel. | 01-21-2010 |
Harold Edward Massey, Matthews, NC US
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| 20120014817 | Compressed Air Device For Allowing The Expeditious Adjustment Of Drive Belts - The present invention provides methods and systems for a device for producing compressed air that allows for the expeditious adjustment of a drive belt that includes a base having a substantially triangular shape with at least a first side having a top portion and a bottom portion, a second side having a top portion and a bottom portion, and a third side having a top portion and a bottom portion. The first side, second side, and third side collectively form a cavity therein. A motor is disposed within the cavity of the base and engaged to the first side of the base. A first compressor is slidingly engaged to the second side of the base and a second compressor is slidingly engaged to the third side of the base. | 01-19-2012 |
Jerry Steven Massey, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120116600 | DEMAND RESPONSE LOAD REDUCTION ESTIMATION - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for estimating demand response load change. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for estimating energy usage change associated with a demand event. The method may include determining energy potential change during a demand event for one or more devices associated with a location; estimating energy usage patterns for the location over predefined time periods before and after the demand event; determining pre-demand event and post-demand event energy rebounds based at least in part on the estimated energy usage patterns; determining an energy change profile associated with the location based at least in part on the determined energy potential change, and the pre-demand event and post-demand event energy rebounds. | 05-10-2012 |
Jerry Steven Massey, Lawrenceville, GA US
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| 20120136496 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING DEMAND RESPONSE IN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS - A system and method for use in a network of utility customers to estimate demand response for various utility DR programs. The system first aggregates the premises into clusters based upon customer information for each of the premises. A response estimation function is developed for each of the clusters. The demand response event request is then processed according to the clusters and the response estimation functions. | 05-31-2012 |
John Massey, Hernando, MS US
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| 20110106161 | Position Retaining Crosslink - A crosslink for a spinal stabilization system is disclosed that provides significant increased torsional stability for the spinal stabilization system. The crosslink includes a first crosslink arm and a second crosslink arm having an eye. An eyebolt is included that has a horizontal passageway for receiving at least a portion of the first crosslink arm and an upper portion for receiving the eye of the second crosslink arm. The eyebolt includes a means for inhibiting rotational and translational movement of the portion of the first crosslink arm. | 05-05-2011 |
John G. Massey, Essex Junction, VT US
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| 20100318313 | MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY AND ARRAY STRUCTURE FOR STATISTICAL STRESS AND TEST OF RELIABILTY STRUCTURES - System and method for obtaining statistics in a fast and simplified manner at the wafer level while using wafer-level test equipment. The system and method performs a parallel stress of all of the DUTs on a given chip to keep the stress time short, and then allows each DUT on that chip to be tested individually while keeping the other DUTs on that chip under stress to avoid any relaxation. In one application, the obtained statistics enable analysis of Negative Temperature Bias Instability (NTBI) phenomena of transistor devices. Although obtaining statistics may be more crucial for NBTI because of its known behavior as the device narrows, the structure and methodology, with minor appropriate adjustments, could be used for stressing multiple DUTs for many technology reliability mechanisms. | 12-16-2010 |
John Greg Massey, Jericho, VT US
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| 20090251167 | Array-Based Early Threshold Voltage Recovery Characterization Measurement - A method and test circuit provide measurements to aid in the understanding of time-varying threshold voltage changes such as negative bias temperature instability and positive bias temperature instability. In order to provide accurate measurements during an early stage in the threshold variation, a current generating circuit is integrated on a substrate with the device under test, which may be a device selected from among an array of devices. The current generating circuit may be a current mirror that responds to an externally-supplied current provided by a test system. A voltage source circuit may be included to hold the drain-source voltage of the transistor constant, although not required. A stress is applied prior to the measurement phase, which may include a controllable relaxation period after the stress is removed. | 10-08-2009 |
Julie Massey, Knoxville, TN US
Karen Beattle Massey, Issaquah, WA US
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| 20110137893 | CUSTOM RANKING MODEL SCHEMA - A customizable ranking model of a search engine using custom ranking model configuration and parameters of a pre-defined human-readable format. The architecture can employ a markup language schema to represent the custom ranking model. In one implementation, the schema developed utilizes XML (extensible markup language) for representing the custom ranking model. Weights for dynamic and static relevance ingredients can be altered per ranking model and new relevance ingredients can be added. Additionally, features are provided for improving relevance such as adding terms to a thesaurus for synonym expansion, for example, the ability to deal with single terms either as compounds, and/or using custom word breaking rules. | 06-09-2011 |
Kent Conway Massey, Villanova, PA US
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| 20110054717 | Remote Vehicle - A system for providing enhanced operator control of a remote vehicle driving at increased speeds comprises: a head-mounted display configured to be worn by the operator and track a position of the operator's head; a head-aimed camera mounted to the remote vehicle via a pan/tilt mechanism and configured to pan and tilt in accordance with the position of the operator's head, the head-aimed camera transmitting video to be displayed to the operator via the head-mounted display; and a computer running a behavior engine, the computer receiving input from the operator and one or more sensors, and being configured to utilize the behavior engine, operator input, sensor input, and one or more autonomous and/or semi-autonomous behaviors to assist the operator in driving the remote vehicle. The remote vehicle includes releasably mounted wheels and high-friction tracks. | 03-03-2011 |
Kevin W. Massey, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20080248788 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-MODAL MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for a method for multi-modal mobile media services may comprise delivering a message comprising content to a user handset, associating an offer for related content with the message, associating at least one request for response with the offer, wherein the request for response is associated with a mode for accessing the related content, and transmitting the related content via the mode indicated by the response. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080248819 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES UTILIZING A SHORT FORM COMMAND STRUCTURE - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for media services may comprise transmitting a message comprising content to a handset, soliciting a response message, wherein the solicitation indicates a short form command structure for the response, receiving a response from the handset comprising a short form command, and processing the response using the short form command. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080250035 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIZING CONTENT FOR MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for organizing content for media services may comprise organizing content from a plurality of data sources having information relevant to a channel, transforming the content into short messages suitable for delivery to a user via at least two of SMS, MMS, WAP, e-mail, and the Internet, and managing a script of such messages, wherein the next short message in a series is based on a user response to a prior short message in the series. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20120066331 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIZING CONTENT FOR MOBILE MEDIA SERVICES - In embodiments of the present invention, systems and methods for organizing content for media services may comprise organizing content from a plurality of data sources having information relevant to a channel, transforming the content into short messages suitable for delivery to a user via at least two of SMS, MMS, WAP, e-mail, and the Internet, and managing a script of such messages, wherein the next short message in a series is based on a user response to a prior short message in the series. User engagement may be facilitated by developing locally produced, personalized channels for delivery of relevant content. The mobile platform may enable building mobile-oriented communities around original content. Content may be local, authentic, relevant, insider, original, aggregated, a multi-modal mash-up, and the like. | 03-15-2012 |
Mark Massey, Newport, TN US
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| 20100012670 | DISPENSING LID FOR CONTAINER - Disclosed is a dispensing lid for a container. The dispensing lid comprises a base member and an elongated sipping member. The base member comprises a plate portion and a skirt portion. The plate portion includes an opening configured therein. The skirt portion extends from a periphery of the plate portion. The elongated sipping member is configured on the plate portion and extends from the plate portion in a direction opposite to the skirt portion. Moreover, the sipping member comprises a channel configured therewithin. The channel is fluidically coupled with the opening of the plate portion. The dispensing lid is adapted to be removably coupled to a mouth of the container in a manner such that the skirt portion engages with the mouth of the container. Upon being coupled to the container the dispensing lid is capable of dispensing a fluid, contained in the container, through the opening and the channel. | 01-21-2010 |
Mark C. Massey, Auburn, AL US
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| 20090144094 | Systems And Methods For Hospital Confinement And Care Industry Insurance Policy - In various disclosed embodiments, systems, methods, and hospital confinement and care insurance policies can be used to provide coverage to an ill person confined to a hospital or a caregiver providing assistance to such ill person to compensate for lost income due to absence from work. | 06-04-2009 |
Mary E. Massey, Washougal, WA US
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| 20100107079 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TITLING - Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for presenting computer-generated characters. The method defines several frames for a character and sequentially presents the frames. Each frame depicts a particular representation of the character. Also, at least two of the frames provide different representations of the character. Some embodiments provide a method for applying effects to computer-generated characters. This method applies an effect to the computer-generated characters by first generating an effect script. It then selects the generated effect script to apply to the computer-generated characters. | 04-29-2010 |
Noel Massey, Carpentersville, IL US
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| 20100169917 | System and Method for Customizing Communication in a Social Television Framework - A system and method for customizing communication in a social television framework is described. The method includes retrieving a current context data set corresponding to multiple users, wherein the current context data set includes a user profile component and a media content component. A customized mark set is determined based on an analysis of the current context data set, and at least one of the marks in the customized mark set is sent to a client end device to be experienced by at least one of the users. | 07-01-2010 |
Noel S. Massey, Carpentersville, IL US
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| 20090021474 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING STATUS INFORMATION OF A MULTIMEDIA BROADCAST RECEIVER ON AN AMBIENT DEVICE - There is provided a system for providing status information associated with viewing behavior of media broadcasting. The system comprises a client device that includes a receiver to receive presence data from a remote device and a processor to generate an ambient command based on the presence data. The presence data is associated with broadcast programs of the remote device, and the ambient command represents viewing information of the broadcast program at the remote device. The system also comprises an ambient component that provides an ambient representation of the viewing information based on the ambient command. The ambient component may be an integral part of the client device or a separate component that communicates with the client device via wired or wireless connection. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090169171 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COORDINATING FUNCTIONS OF MULTIMEDIA DEVICES - Disclosed are methods and devices that facilitate new interactive experiences for users of WiMAX, 4 G, or other media-sharing enabled devices. The methods and devices for delivering primary media content to a set of media systems are configured to coordinate at least one visual media system with other visual media systems to foster sharing of content. The method includes broadcasting a stream of primary media content to the set of visual media systems that are configured to control the stream of primary media content. At least one of the visual media systems can be configured to issue a command to pause the stream of media content. The method also includes generating a notification to be transmitted to the other visual media systems that a command to pause has been received. In this manner, synchronizing the pausing and resuming of playback of media content among the visual media systems can be achieved. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090300518 | CONTACT GROUP DYNAMICS IN NETWORKED COMMUNICATION DEVICES - A communications terminal ( | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110289037 | SUGGESTING A TIME FOR LIVE COMMUNICATIONS BASED ON PREVIOUS CONTENT-CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOR - Disclosed is a method for making media consumption more social by suggesting a time when users in a group may engage in live communications while consuming media. First, media-consumption activities of the users in the group are monitored. (For example, the set-top boxes of a cable television system monitor when and what each user watches.) Then, from this and possibly from other information, times when each user will be available for live communications are predicted. Finally, the individual predictions are correlated and, if possible, a future time is suggested when at least some of the users in the group will be available for live communications. Some embodiments use other information, such as electronic calendars, to predict when users may be available. The suggested time may be shown on an electronic program guide for a user watching television and may be added to each user's electronic calendar. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110307558 | SHARED SOCIAL PROGRAM GUIDE - Disclosed is a method whereby content-consumption information is gathered from members of a group. Based on the gathered information, a shared social program guide is created and presented to the member of the group. Group members interact with the shared social program guide to recommend and eventually to select content to consume. The selected content is then rendered to the content-consumption devices of the group members. The rendering is done in a coordinated fashion. To enhance social interaction, the shared social program guide can tell a viewer which other group members are currently available for consuming content. A communication channel can be set up among the group members to coordinate their choices or to allow them to discuss the content being viewed. In some embodiments, the shared social program guide accepts commands that alter the rendering of the chosen content. The altered rendering is coordinated among the viewers. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120078388 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT - A communication system for workforce management is formed of a system controller managing a plurality of badges associated with workplace devices and employees within the workplace. The controller receives event indicators from the badges. These event indicators are analyzed by the controller to determine whether a task should be created and performed by at least one of the workplace devices and/or at least one of the employees. Task lists and device assignments are dynamically updated in response to current workplace conditions. | 03-29-2012 |
Richard J. Massey, Rockville, MD US
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| 20120121633 | HIV CD4 BINDING SITE BASED COVALENT IMMUNOGEN COMPOSITIONS - Provided are immunogenic compositions based on the highly conserved, core CD4 binding site of the gp120 protein of the human immunodeficiency virus. One embodiment includes an antigenic conjugate of an electophilic derivative of HIV gp120 peptide 416-433, designated E-416-433, covalently linked to an immunogenic carrier protein. The compositions are effective in stimulating the production of HIV neutralizing antibodies in mammals. Provided also are related methods of immunization, methods of antibody production and antibodies obtained using the methods of the invention. | 05-17-2012 |
Robert K. Massey, West Newbury, MA US
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| 20100140840 | Aerogel Containing Blanket - A process of producing a blanket is described and can involve forming an aqueous slurry of hydrophobic aerogels, fibers, and at least one wetting agent, drying the aqueous slurry to form a substantially dried product, and calendaring the substantially dried product to form the blanket. The blanket can be used in a variety of applications, including windows. | 06-10-2010 |
Sammy K. Massey, Camilla, GA US
Sarah Massey, Arthur, IL US
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| 20090286907 | Fumaric Acid/Diol Polyesters and Their Manufacture and Use - We disclose a composition containing a polyester comprising about 1 mole part diol units and from about 0.98 mole parts fumaric acid units to about 1.01 mole parts fumaric acid units. In one embodiment, the diol units are 1,3-propanediol units or 1,2-propanediol units. In one embodiment, the polyester is blended with polylactide. In another embodiment, the composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of a plate, a tray, a bowl, a cup, a bowl lid, a cup lid, a fork, a spoon, a knife, a jewel case, and a packaging article. We also disclose a method of manufacturing the composition. The method includes combining about 1 mole part diol, from about 0.98 mole parts fumaric acid to about 1.01 mole parts fumaric acid, and from about 0.0002 mole parts to about 0.0020 mole parts of a polyesterfication catalyst, to yield a combination of diol and fumaric acid; maintaining the combination of diol and fumaric acid under an inert atmosphere at a temperature from about 130° C. to about 190° C. for at least about 2 hr, to yield a molten combination; maintaining the molten combination under vacuum at a temperature from about 130° C. to about 190° C. for at least about 6 hr, to yield a molten polyester; and cooling the molten polyester, to yield the polyester. | 11-19-2009 |
Steven E. Massey, Woodland Park, CO US
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| 20100277265 | Pressure Balanced Spool Poppet Valves with Printed Actuator Coils - Pressure balanced spool poppet valves with printed actuator coils minimize valve leakage and facilitate efficient manufacturing and reliable operation. The spool poppet valves may be configured like a conventional spool valve, but further include a poppet valve at one end of the spool to proved much better sealing when the poppet valve is closed. Various features are disclosed, including pressure balancing for high pressure operation. The printed actuator coils for the spool poppet valves are formed by the interconnection of conductive coils on each of multiple layers of a multiple layer printed circuit board, which circuit board may have a hole there through for accommodation of mechanical and/or magnet requirements, and may include similar printed actuator coils for one or more additional spool poppet valves as well as electronic devices associated with the operation thereof. The spool poppet valves may be advantageously constructed without printed actuator coils, and the printed actuator coils may be advantageously used in actuators of other designs. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110083643 | Hydraulic Internal Combustion Engines - Hydraulic internal combustion engines having at least one combustion piston not mechanically connected to a crankshaft or any other combustion piston, but instead acting on hydraulic plungers through valving that is electronically controlled to control the piston position and velocity, typically through an intake stroke, a compression stroke, a combustion or power stroke and an exhaust stroke. Electronically controlled fuel injection and electronically controlled engine valves provided great flexibility in the operating cycles that may be used, with the engine pumping hydraulic fluid to a high pressure accumulator for use in hydraulic motors or other hydraulic equipment. Embodiments using high pressure air injection to sustain combustion are also disclosed. | 04-14-2011 |
Steven Ray Massey, Cartersville, GA US
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| 20080315827 | Air turbine - A electrical generating device installed in an electric vehicle for the purpose of charging direct current batteries. The device being encased in a housing, can be installed behind the nose or front grill section of an electric vehicle. The front section of the device consists of an air intake, which directs high wind speed directly into a pivotal air turbine, which surrounds and connects a shaft. Attached to the shaft is a pulley that is connected to a pulley mounted on an electric generating device with the means of a rotational energy connecting element, thereby resulting in wind powered electrical generation for electric vehicles while in motion. | 12-25-2008 |
Thomas C. Massey, Clinton, MS US
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| 20100094597 | Automated Mesh Generation and Editing Tools - Mesh generation and editing tools are provided. The mesh generation and editing tools can be implemented using MATLAB® and are platform-independent, usable in any number of different operating systems and configurations. The mesh generation tool uses a graphical user interface to receive user inputs of boundary and bathymetry information and automatically generates a mesh based on the input information and user selections of the number of mesh refinements based on the bathymetry that should be run. The mesh generation tool also performs a check of the computing resources needed to construct a mesh with the selected parameters and allows the user to change the parameters before generating the mesh if necessary to avoid excessive resource use. The mesh editing tool includes a fully automated master smoothing script that applies a set of “best practices” mesh operations to a mesh, and further includes a set of mesh editing tools that can be applied individually to edit and refine a mesh to best suit a user's needs. Meshes generated in accordance with the present invention can include properly formatted ADCIRC grid files (fort.14 file) that can be used to represent coastal ocean dynamics in a discrete computational framework. | 04-15-2010 |
Velma Viane Massey, Williamston, SC US
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| 20090020424 | CONTAMINATION-RESISTANT GAS SENSOR ELEMENT - A sensor element that may include a contamination-resistant coating on at least a portion thereof. The coating may include gamma alumina and a high temperature binder such as magnesium titanate. A sensor element that may include a contamination-resistant coating on at least a portion thereof. The coating may include gamma alumina, a high temperature binder such as magnesium titanate, and boehmite alumina. A method of making a contamination-resistant sensor element that may include mixing gamma alumina and a high temperature binder such as magnesium titanate to form a mixture, applying the mixture to at least a portion of a sensor element, and temperature treating the mixture to form a contamination-resistant coating on the sensor element. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20100264026 | CONTAMINATION-RESISTANT GAS SENSOR ELEMENT - A contamination-resistant sensor element and methods for making the same are provided. A sensor element may include a contamination-resistant coating on at least a portion thereof. The coating may comprise gamma-delta alumina and lithium oxide and may have a thickness of about 100 to about 600 microns and a porosity of about 20 to about 70 percent. The method may include using gamma-delta alumina and lithium oxide to form a mixture, applying the mixture to at least a portion of a sensor element, and temperature treated the mixture to form a contamination-resistant coating on the surface of the measuring cell. | 10-21-2010 |
Victor T. Massey, Winston-Salem, NC US
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| 20110162281 | ASTRAGAL ASSEMBLY FOR USE ON EXTERIOR DOORS - A double door assembly having an active door and a passive door includes an astragal that is formed of a composite of aluminum and wood. The astragal is formed of an aluminum rail with a U-shaped cross section that receives a wooden insert. The astragal is mounted to a passive door such that the U-shaped cross section opens to the active door and the wooden insert presents a mounting surface for hardware. | 07-07-2011 |
Wesley Massey, Starr, SC US
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| 20110021125 | Poultry processing system - A system for processing meat is provided. The system includes a conveyor that carries a food holder through a pivoting engagement. The food holder defines a first cutting groove and a second cutting groove that intersect one another. Automatic cutting blades are configured for being at least partially received within the first and second cutting grooves in order to automatically cut meat carried by the food holder. The food holder is configured for being positioned with respect to the conveyor so that the first automatic cutting blade can be aligned with the first cutting groove and so that the second automatic cutting blade can be aligned with the second cutting groove. | 01-27-2011 |
W. Russell Massey, Levittown, PA US
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| 20090094491 | Apparatus and method for dynamically detecting improper configuration data provided in a network - A system (such as a process control system or communication system) includes one or more sources of configuration data (such as one or more BootP or DHCP servers). A testing mechanism transmits one or more requests for configuration data over a network. One or more sources of configuration data may respond to the requests, such as by providing configuration data (like IP addresses or NTP parameters) to the testing mechanism. The testing mechanism uses the response(s) to identify problems with the sources of configuration data. For example, if responses are received from multiple sources of configuration data, the testing mechanism could generate a notification indicating that a problem exists when the responses contain inconsistent configuration data. Also, if no responses are received, the testing mechanism could generate a notification indicating that a problem exists since no configuration data has been received. Any other or additional problems could also be detected. | 04-09-2009 |