Mccann, US
Adam Mccann, Clifton Park, NY US
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20130156313 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING PHYSICAL MARKINGS ON OBJECTS - A system and method for identifying characters using a processor and a sparse distributed memory (SDM) module. The system and method are configured to receive image data relating to an object having a surface with physical markings thereon. The physical markings include characters-of-interest. The system and method are also configured to analyze the image data to convert at least one of the characters-of-interest in the image data into a corresponding feature vector. The system and method are also configured to identify the characters-of-interest using the feature vector and the SDM module. A suggested identity for the characters-of-interest is provided. | 06-20-2013 |
20130159660 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A CHARACTER-OF-INTEREST - A method of generating an output vector to identify a character-of-interest using a sparse distributed memory (SDM) module. The method includes obtaining a feature vector having a vector address. The feature vector is based on a character-of-interest in an acquired image. The method also includes identifying activated locations from hard locations by determining relative distances between the vector address and the stored vector location addresses. Stored content counters of the activated locations include first and second stored sub-sets of counters. The method also includes combining the counters of the first stored sub-sets of the activated locations using a first summation thread to provide a first combined sub-set of values. The method also includes combining the counters of the second stored sub-sets of the activated locations using a second summation thread to provide a second combined sub-set of values. The first and second summation threads are run in parallel. | 06-20-2013 |
20130163871 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEGMENTING IMAGE DATA TO IDENTIFY A CHARACTER-OF-INTEREST - A system and method of processing an acquired image to identify characters-of-interest in the acquired image. The method includes obtaining image data of a surface of an object. The image data includes a plurality of image pixels having corresponding light intensity signals. The light intensity signals are based on whether the corresponding image pixel correlates to a morphological change in the surface of the object. The method also includes determining a line section of the image data. The line section includes one of the character lines and has character image portions. The method also includes analyzing the light intensity signals of the image pixels in the character image portions to determine a common height of the characters-of-interest. The method also includes removing extraneous areas of the character image portions based on the common height of the characters-of-interest to provide trimmed image portions. | 06-27-2013 |
20130163881 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A CHARACTER-OF-INTEREST - A system and method for identifying characters-of-interest from markings on a surface of an object. The system includes a vector-generating module configured to receive and analyze an image of the markings to provide a feature vector having a vector address. The system also includes a sparse distributed memory (SDM) module. The SDM module includes hard locations having stored vector location addresses within an address space and stored content counters. The location addresses form multiple concentrated groups within the address space. The concentrated groups are associated with different characters of an identification system. The system also includes an identification module that is configured to identify the character(s)-of-interest using the SDM module. | 06-27-2013 |
Alan Lawrence Mccann, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20100088336 | SEARCHABLE HEALTH EVENTS DIRECTORY - Searchable directories of health events are described. In many embodiments, a health event directory platform is provided that enables health providers to upload events to database of health events. The health event directory platform captures data from the health provider in a structured way that facilitates the searching of the database of health events. In addition, the health event directory platform uses knowledge of previous searches to suggest additional information to associate with a health event in order to increase the likelihood that the health event will appear in the results of a relevant search query. Users can provide requests for information to the health event directory platform, which uses the request to query the health events database and retrieve information concerning relevant health events within a particular geographic area. In many embodiments, the user can register for an event and/or pay using the health event directory platform. | 04-08-2010 |
20140244533 | Connecting Individuals with Organizational Opportunities - Individuals may be connected with organizations via a communications network. A resume database may hold resume data for one or more independent users. The resume data may include donated time, monetary contributions, and/or the like. An organization database may hold organization data for one or more independent organizations. The organizational data may include opportunities, events, and/or the like. | 08-28-2014 |
Carol U. Mccann, Washington, DC US
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20100242309 | Shoe sole with embedded gemstones - The shoe sole with embedded gemstones is a shoe sole having opposed upper and lower surfaces with a plurality of gemstones being embedded therein, adjacent to the upper surface. The shoe sole includes a base layer, with the plurality of gemstones each partially projecting above the upper surface of the base layer such that the gemstones contact the user's feet when the shoes are worn. Alternatively, a removable insole for shoes may be provided, with the shoe insole similarly forming a base layer having opposed upper and lower surfaces, with a plurality of gemstones being embedded within the base layer. Similarly, the plurality of gemstones each partially project above the upper surface of the base layer such that the gemstones contact the user's feet when the shoes are worn. | 09-30-2010 |
20110041361 | Footware with decorative tongue - The article of footwear with decorative tongue is a shoe or the like having a sole and an upper attached thereto. The upper includes a tongue. A plurality of gemstones is attached to the tongue. Any desired type of gemstone(s) may be used, including variations in size, shape, color and chemical composition. Alternatively, a conventional tongue and a decorative attachment may be provided. The decorative attachment has opposed first and second faces, and a plurality of gemstones attached to the first face. The second face is releasably attached to an exterior face of the tongue by a suitable releasable fastener, such as mating hook and loop fasteners. | 02-24-2011 |
C. John Mccann, Needham, MA US
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20090028064 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CAPACITY ANALYSIS FOR ON THE MOVE ADHOC WIRELESS PACKET-SWITCHED NETWORKS - A system and method for capacity analysis in communication networks, particularly for on the move ad hoc wireless packet-switched networks, as well as wide variety of other multimedia networks is disclosed. The invention seeks to use the same two attributes per link (link capacity and link utilization) as known circuit-switched based analysis tools while incorporating useful aspects of various statistical analyses, such as a Queuing Theory based analysis, among others. In one embodiment, the invention introduces four tests to be implemented per each link, with results of these four tests being used to color code link congestion states to generate the reports for a planner. These four tests may generate an improved analysis of the network utilizing the same number of variables used in simple conventional circuit switched based analysis. | 01-29-2009 |
Cynthia Jean Mccann, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110318222 | Method Of Freshening Air - Air freshener products and methods for freshening air are disclosed. In some embodiments, the air freshening product may include a container for storing an air freshening composition that may contain compressed gas such as compressed air, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, inert gases, or carbon dioxide. When the container is completely filled with propellant and air freshening composition, the air freshening composition may be released from the container at a flow rate of from about 0.8 grams/second to about 1.5 grams/second, wherein the mean particle size of the released spray droplets is from about 10 microns to about 100 microns. | 12-29-2011 |
20120087828 | METHOD OF FRESHENING AIR - Air freshener products and methods for freshening air are disclosed. In some embodiments, the air freshening product may include a container for storing an air freshening composition that may contain compressed gas such as compressed air, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, inert gases, or carbon dioxide. When the container is completely filled with propellant and air freshening composition, the air freshening composition may be released from the container at a flow rate of from about 0.8 grams/second to about 1.5 grams/second, wherein the mean particle size of the released spray droplets is from about 10 microns to about 100 microns. | 04-12-2012 |
20130017123 | METHOD OF FRESHENING AIR - Air freshener products and methods for freshening air are disclosed. In some embodiments, the air freshening product may include a container for storing an air freshening composition that may contain compressed gas such as compressed air, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, inert gases, or carbon dioxide. When the container is completely filled with propellant and air freshening composition, the air freshening composition may be released from the container at a flow rate of from about 0.8 grams/second to about 1.5 grams/second, wherein the mean particle size of the released spray droplets is from about 10 microns to about 100 microns. | 01-17-2013 |
Daniel T. Mccann, Union, KY US
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20110102666 | Acoustic backup alarm for providing acoustic and dual technology (acoustical and optical) operation - A reflex speaker which provides an acoustic signal generator for acoustic alarm signals is captured in a housing through which the acoustic signals project via ports at the exit end of the housing. The housing defines a compartment at the exit end with an opening which is covered so that the acoustic signals project out of the exit end around the compartment. The cover may be a transparent cover which provides a lens through which optical signals generated by optics in the compartment provided by either LEDs to provide an optical warning signal, or a video camera, such as a CCD, which responds to visual signals as from hazards at the rear of the vehicle. | 05-05-2011 |
David M. Mccann, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110209686 | LOW OCTANE FUEL FOR GASOLINE COMPRESSION IGNITION - The present invention provides an automotive fuel injection system for a compression ignition engine, comprising a fuel injector configured to receive a fuel having an octane rating between 87 and −30 and configured to meter the fuel into the compression ignition engine, and a heater coupled to the fuel injector and configured to heat the fuel injector such that the fuel is heated to a predetermined minimum temperature, whereby the ignition delay of the fuel is reduced below a predetermined maximum ignition delay. | 09-01-2011 |
20110247573 | OXYGENATE DEHYDRATION SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINES - A fuel system for an automotive engine comprises a dehydration catalyst device in fluid communication with a fuel injection system and a fuel tank, wherein the fuel tank is configured to store a fuel having an oxygenate content, wherein the dehydration catalyst device is configured to receive the fuel from the fuel tank, wherein the dehydration catalyst device is configured to dehydrate at least a portion of the oxygenate content into an ether to form an output fuel, and wherein the dehydration catalyst device is configured to provide the output fuel to the fuel injection system. | 10-13-2011 |
20110277734 | CATALYTIC FUEL OXIDATION SYSTEM USING EXHAUST GAS - A fuel system for an automotive engine is provided that includes a catalytic reactor that is configured to partially oxidize a portion of hydrocarbons in a hydrocarbon based fuel to create a fuel that is more compression ignitable. Exhaust gas is diverted from the exhaust system of an automobile and mixed with a hydrocarbon fuel. The fuel/exhaust gas mixture is exposed to an oxidizing catalyst such that at least a portion of the hydrocarbon fuel is partially oxidized. The resultant fuel mixture is metered into a compression ignition engine for engine operation. | 11-17-2011 |
Donald Ray Mccann, Harts, WV US
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20110302987 | Deep water oil pipe pincher - This invention is a hydraulic operated pipe pincher. It comprises a head segment having two hydraulic jacks linked with said head section, a sliding die head housing with said jacks connected to said sliding die head and a foot segment having a die linked with said foot segment. A boat is located on the surface of the water above where the pipe is to be pinched is located. The pipe pincher would be lowered and positioned around the pipe by way of a manipulator arm on a deep water submarine. The sliding die head would then be forced down against the pipe to pinch the pipe closed to restrict or nearly stop the flow of oil within the pipe. The dies are shaped to compress the pipe from each side equally. | 12-15-2011 |
Douglas Mccann, Cupertino, CA US
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20120003667 | ELECTROPHORETIC TAG-BASED IN VITRO ASSAY TO QUANTIFY DIMERIZATION OF P66 AND P51 SUB-UNITS OF HIV-1 REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE (RT) - Methods for measuring hetero- and homodimerization of HIV reverse transcriptase (HIV RT) are provided using pairs of tagged probes and cleaving probes. The methods can be used, for example, to screen for modulators of HIV RT dimerization. Also provided are methods of determining whether a compound modulates HIV RT. Further provided are methods of determining whether a compound modulates formation of a complex between a p66 and p51, p66 and p66, or p51 and p55 subunits polypeptides of HIV RT. | 01-05-2012 |
Eric Mccann, Acton, MA US
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20130207920 | HAND AND FINGER REGISTRATION FOR CONTROL APPLICATIONS - Robot control typically requires many physical joysticks, buttons and switches. We have created a dynamically resizing, ergonomic, and multi-touch (DREAM) controller that enables a software-based operator control unit (SoftOCU) using a multi-touch screen. The DREAM controller can be formed wherever a person places his or her hand on a touch screen. We have also developed an algorithm for accurate hand and finger registration that can be used to create the DREAM controller. | 08-15-2013 |
Eric Wayne Mccann, Georgetown, KY US
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20130198762 | System and Method for Providing Customized Feedback to a User - A method of providing customized feedback to a user based upon user authentication and/or user identity. The method includes receiving authentication information from the user at a device, determining one or more customized feedback associated with the user based upon the authentication information, and providing at least one of the one or more customized feedback to the user in response to an occurrence of an event relating to functions of the device. | 08-01-2013 |
Gerry O. Mccann, Dunlap, IL US
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20100161190 | System And Method For Controlling Wheel Spin And Wheel Slip On A Machine Having Differentially Driven Wheels - An electronic traction optimization system includes a control unit adapted to produce a corner speed estimate signal for each wheel of a machine, produce an ideal target speed signal for each wheel having a value at least partially responsive to the corner speed estimate signals, produces a practical target speed signal for each wheel, generates an actual target speed signal having a value responsive to a comparison of the ideal target speed signal and the practical target speed signal for each wheel. The control unit compares each actual target speed signal to an associated wheel speed signal to obtain a wheel speed error signal for each wheel and converts each wheel speed error signal to a clutch control signal, wherein each differential clutch actuator is responsive to an associated clutch control signal. | 06-24-2010 |
20110089655 | Wheel Speed Sensing System and Method - An improved speed sensing system is disclosed for a machine, such as a truck, that has an axle with an end and an axis. The machine further includes a sensor non-rotatably coupled to the end of the axle and coaxial with the axis. A wheel hub is rotatably coupled to the axle and a wheel cover is coupled to the wheel hub. The machine further includes a magnet coaxially disposed with the axis and coupled to the wheel cover for rotation about the axis as the wheel rotates. The sensor generates signals based on the rotational speed of the magnet and the wheel. For non-rotating axles that are solid or include solid spindles, a passageway for a communication line between the sensor and electronic control module (ECM) may be easily drilled thereby making the disclosed system easy to add to an existing machine or vehicle. | 04-21-2011 |
20120209484 | MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM UTILIZING INERTIAL YAW SENSOR - An electronic traction optimization system includes a control unit adapted to produce a corner speed estimate signal for each wheel of a machine, produce an ideal target speed signal for each wheel having a value at least partially responsive to the corner speed estimate signals, produces a practical target speed signal for each wheel, generates an actual target speed signal having a value responsive to a comparison of the ideal target speed signal and the practical target speed signal for each wheel. The control unit compares each actual target speed signal to an associated wheel speed signal to obtain a wheel speed error signal for each wheel and converts each wheel speed error signal to a clutch control signal, wherein each differential clutch actuator is responsive to an associated clutch control signal. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209485 | MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM UTILIZING INERTIAL YAW SENSOR - An electronic traction optimization system includes a control unit adapted to produce a corner speed estimate signal for each wheel of a machine, produce an ideal target speed signal for each wheel having a value at least partially responsive to the corner speed estimate signals, produces a practical target speed signal for each wheel, generates an actual target speed signal having a value responsive to a comparison of the ideal target speed signal and the practical target speed signal for each wheel. The control unit compares each actual target speed signal to an associated wheel speed signal to obtain a wheel speed error signal for each wheel and converts each wheel speed error signal to a clutch control signal, wherein each differential clutch actuator is responsive to an associated clutch control signal. | 08-16-2012 |
20120214641 | MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM UTILIZING INERTIAL YAW SENSOR - An electronic traction optimization system includes a control unit adapted to produce a corner speed estimate signal for each wheel of a machine, produce an ideal target speed signal for each wheel having a value at least partially responsive to the corner speed estimate signals, produces a practical target speed signal for each wheel, generates an actual target speed signal having a value responsive to a comparison of the ideal target speed signal and the practical target speed signal for each wheel. The control unit compares each actual target speed signal to an associated wheel speed signal to obtain a wheel speed error signal for each wheel and converts each wheel speed error signal to a clutch control signal, wherein each differential clutch actuator is responsive to an associated clutch control signal. | 08-23-2012 |
20130190995 | POWERTRAIN SYSTEM HAVING LOCKABLE DIFFERENTIAL - A powertrain system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The powertrain system may have a power source, a plurality of traction devices, and a differential operatively connecting an output of the power source with the plurality of traction devices. The powertrain may also have a manual input device movable by an operator to generate a first signal indicative of a desire to lock the differential, at least one sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a parameter the mobile machine, and a controller in communication with the at least one sensor, the manual input device, and the differential. The controller may be configured to inhibit locking of the differential based on the first signal when the second signal indicates the parameter deviating from an acceptable range. | 07-25-2013 |
Gerry Owen Mccann, Dunlap, IL US
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20120173103 | CLUTCH TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION FOR A MOBILE MACHINE - A mobile machine includes a propulsion system. The propulsion system may include a prime mover, a traction device, and a clutch operable to transmit power produced by the prime mover to the traction device. The propulsion system may also include propulsion-system controls operable to control the clutch. The propulsion-system controls may include at least one information processor configured to estimate a temperature of the clutch based at least in part on an estimated slippage of the clutch and a fluid temperature. | 07-05-2012 |
James Brent Mccann, Columbus, GA US
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20100025456 | CONTAINER WITH SIDE POCKETS, HANDLES, AND RESEALABLE OPENING - A collapsible container for holding popcorn that is comprised of a front panel, a rear panel, and gusseted side panels. The front and rear panels have pockets mounted at the base of the container. The container also includes carrying handles incorporated into the top of the front and rear panels. The container also contains a releasably sealable opening that maybe sealed by a number of different methods and mechanisms. When the container is open, the user may add a topping, and then seal and shake the container in order to distribute the flavoring agent. Additionally, the user may seal the container, thereby trapping heat so as to maintain an elevated temperature for the popcorn. The resealable opening will also prevent accidental spillage of the popcorn. A fill line is located on the interior of the container in order to allow the user to know how much popcorn to put into the container such that it can still be easily closed. | 02-04-2010 |
20100027917 | THEATER POPCORN CONTAINER FEATURING SIDE POCKETS, HANDLES, AND A RESEALABLE OPENING - A collapsible container for holding popcorn that is comprised of a front panel, a rear panel, and gusseted side panels. The front and rear panels have pockets mounted at the base of the container. The container also includes carrying handles incorporated into the top of the front and rear panels. The container also contains a releasably sealable opening that maybe sealed by a number of different methods and mechanisms. When the container is open, the user may add a topping, and then seal and shake the container in order to distribute the flavoring agent. Additionally, the user may seal the container, thereby trapping heat so as to maintain an elevated temperature for the popcorn. The resealable opening will also prevent accidental spillage of the popcorn. A fill line is located on the interior of the container in order to allow the user to know how much popcorn to put into the container such that it can still be easily closed. | 02-04-2010 |
20120257843 | Container with Side Pockets, Handles, and Resealable Opening - A collapsible container for holding popcorn includes a front panel, a rear panel, and gusseted side panels. Pockets are mounted on the front and rear panels. The container also includes carrying handles. The container also contains a releasably sealable opening. The resealable opening will also prevent accidental spillage of the popcorn. A fill line is located on the interior of the container in order to allow the user to know how much popcorn to put into the container such that it can still be easily closed. | 10-11-2012 |
James D. Mccann, Waynesville, OH US
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20100082271 | FLUID LEVEL AND CONCENTRATION SENSOR - A sensor includes a first set of electrodes, a second set of electrodes, and at least one electrical circuit. The first set of electrodes is completely submergible in a fluid. The second set of electrodes is partially submergible in the fluid. The at least one electrical circuit is configured to measure resistance of the fluid between the first set of electrodes and configured to measure resistance of the fluid between the second set of electrodes. | 04-01-2010 |
20100304028 | CONTINUOUS INK JET INK COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to continuous ink jet printing of an aqueous pigmented ink composition recycled from a main ink supply reservoir, employing a printer with a fluid delivery system capable of measuring the ink electrical resistivity, and providing needed quantities of either vehicle replenisher fluid or fresh ink to maintain the desired recycled ink concentration. The electrical resistivity of the pigmented ink can be modified advantageously for stable ink recycling by the addition of the organic amine salt of an acid, and the pH stability of the ink can be simultaneously improved by the additional inclusion of the neutral form of the organic amine in similar molar proportions to the amine salt. The pigmented ink jet ink compositions provide for particularly stable and invariant fluid properties during periods of extended printer operation and ink recirculation. | 12-02-2010 |
James Edwin Mccann, Lynchburg, VA US
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20100242576 | UNDERWATER METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING LEAKS IN A METALLIC TANK OR PIT LINER PLATE - A leak detecting apparatus for detecting flaws in a surface submerged in liquid is provided that includes a vacuum head for contacting the surface and forming a vacuum chamber filled with liquid between the surface and the vacuum head, the vacuum head including a multi-surface elastomer seal for contacting the surface; and a vacuum generator for pulling gas through a flaw in the surface into the vacuum head and to the gas separation chamber so as to displace the liquid from the gas separation chamber. A method for detecting flaws in a surface submerged in liquid is also provided. | 09-30-2010 |
Jason Mccann, Cypress, TX US
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20110024116 | Electric and Ballistic Connection Through A Field Joint - A perforating system having annular connectors for attachment between adjacent perforating guns and connectors. The connectors include male and female connectors with respective outer and inner contact surfaces. The connectors also include attachment for electrical detonators and/or booster charges for transferring ballistic detonations between the perforating gun and connector sub. | 02-03-2011 |
20120168162 | Non frangible perforating gun system - A shaped charge assembly for use in a perforating gun that further comprises a charge carrier, and gun housing. The charge carrier substantially encapsulates the closed portion of the shaped charge and extends from the outer periphery of the shaped charge to the inner diameter of the associated gun housing. Encapsulating the shaped charge substantially reduces the introduction of debris into the wellbore resulting from detonation of the perforating gun shaped charges. The charge carrier can include a multiplicity of shaped charges therein. | 07-05-2012 |
20120199352 | CONNECTION CARTRIDGE FOR DOWNHOLE STRING - A cartridge assembly for use with a perforating system having a contact terminal that connects to a perforating signal line when inserted into a receptacle end of a perforating gun. A detonator may be included in an end of the cartridge assembly for initiating a detonating cord in the perforating gun. The cartridge assembly is a modular unit that replaces the manual connections made when assembling a string of perforating guns. The cartridge assembly may optionally include a controller switch for controlling current flow through the cartridge assembly. | 08-09-2012 |
Jason A. Mccann, Houston, TX US
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20090242215 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKING - Disclosed herein are sealing assemblies which include a mandrel; an inner element formed around the mandrel; an outer element formed around the inner element; and a plurality of slats arranged between the inner and outer elements. The slats have a friction-reducing agent on the surface of the slats. Also disclosed herein are methods for zonal isolation within a wellbore. The methods include providing a mandrel; providing an inner element formed around the mandrel; providing an outer element formed around the inner element; providing a plurality of slats arranged between the inner and outer elements; and axially compressing the inner element and the outer element to radially expand the inner element and outer element. The slats have a friction-reducing agent on their surface. | 10-01-2009 |
20130048302 | SURFACE CONTROLLED SUBSURFACE SAFETY VALVE - A safety valve for subsurface disposal equipped with an interfacing element of elastomeric and non-elastomeric components. The components include an elastomeric energizing component and a non-elastomeric seal ring configured to work together in attaining an internal seal sufficient for allowing the valve to remain consistently closed. Indeed, the aid afforded by the interfacing element may allow the valve to remain consistently and effectively closed even in particularly low pressure well environments or those of widely varying temperatures. | 02-28-2013 |
20140000908 | ACTUATING DEVICE AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
Jason W. Mccann, Cypress, TX US
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20100243323 | PRESSURE COMPENSATION FOR A PERFORATING GUN - A perforating system having a perforating gun with a pressurizable gun body. The gun body can be pressurized prior to deployment in a wellbore, or while in the wellbore. Pressurizing the gun body can include adding fluid into the gun body, such as a pressurized gas, a liquid, or combustion products. A seal diaphragm can be used to transfer wellbore pressure into the gun body. | 09-30-2010 |
John R. Mccann, Newport Beach, CA US
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20090004425 | Ceramic Matrix Composite Structure having Fluted Core and Method for Making the Same - A ceramic matrix composite structure includes a load carrying fluted core formed from a ceramic matrix composite. The fluted core includes a plurality of nested flute members laminated between a pair of ceramic matrix composite facesheets. The flute members are fabricated by wrapping ceramic resin fabric around a mandrel, curing the flute members and then removing the mandrels. The structure may include reinforced areas in which the facesheets are laminated directly together to receive fasteners for mounting the structure. The structure may include both flat and curved portions. | 01-01-2009 |
Jonathan Mccann, Castle Rock, CO US
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20110053754 | HIGH ALKALI GLASS COMPOSITION - A glass composition useful in preparing fiberglass comprises 12 to 25 weight % CaO; 12 to 16 weight % Al | 03-03-2011 |
20120190529 | HIGH ALKALI GLASS COMPOSITION - A glass composition useful in preparing fiberglass comprises 12 to 25 weight % CaO; 12 to 16 weight % Al | 07-26-2012 |
20140007622 | PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING MOLTEN GLASSES FROM GLASS BATCHES USING TURBULENT SUBMERGED COMBUSTION MELTING, AND SYSTEMS FOR CARRYING OUT SUCH PROCESSES - Processes and systems for producing molten glass using submerged combustion melters, including densifying an initial composition comprising vitrifiable particulate solids and interstitial gas to form a densified composition comprising the solids by removing a portion of the interstitial gas from the composition. The initial composition is passed from an initial environment having a first pressure through a second environment having a second pressure higher than the first pressure to form a composition being densified. Any fugitive particulate solids escaping from the composition being densified are captured and recombined with the composition being densified to form the densified composition. The densified composition is fed into a feed inlet of a turbulent melting zone of a melter vessel and converted into turbulent molten material using at least one submerged combustion burner in the turbulent melting zone. | 01-09-2014 |
20140208800 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING GLASS AND/OR FOAM DENSITY AS A FUNCTION OF VERTICAL POSITION WITHIN A VESSEL - Methods and systems for determining density or density gradient of molten foamed glass in a glass melter, an apparatus downstream of a glass melter, or both. A molten foamed glass is generated having molten glass and bubbles entrained therein and/or a layer of glass foam on a top surface thereof in a melter. At least a portion of the molten foamed glass is transferred into an apparatus positioned downstream of the melter, and the density or density gradient of the molten foamed glass in the melter or downstream apparatus is determined as a function of distance from a structural feature of the melter or downstream apparatus, or both, using one or more electromagnetic (EM) wave-based sensors. | 07-31-2014 |
Kevin Mccann, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090142458 | PORTABLE ELECTRIC COOLER - The technology described herein provides a device and methods for meat storage, tenderizing, and aging in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. A portable electric cooler is disclosed having first and second sets of low pressure coils coupled to a compressor and three-way solenoid valves in order to alternate in a timed pattern the refrigerant flow in order to allow one set of low pressure coils to defrost while the other set circulates the refrigerant. The cooler includes a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, and humidity controller to monitor and control temperature and humidity levels within the refrigeration chamber. The cooler also includes a pressurized water canister, a spray nozzle, and a pulse solenoid valve. The pulse solenoid valve is configured to discharge a mist through the spray nozzle into the refrigeration chamber as required to maintain a desired humidity. | 06-04-2009 |
20100154452 | PORTABLE ELECTRIC COOLER - The technology described herein provides a portable electric cooler for meat storage, tenderizing, and aging in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. The portable electric cooler includes a first and second sets of low pressure coils coupled to a compressor and three-way solenoid valves in order to alternate in a timed pattern the refrigerant flow in order to allow one set of low pressure coils to defrost while the other set circulates the refrigerant. The cooler includes a temperature sensor. The cooler includes a humidity system having a sensor, a controller, a water reservoir, at least one air duct coupled to the water reservoir to channel humidified air drawn from the water reservoir through the refrigeration chamber, and a solenoid configured to direct the fresh outside air being pumped in, to only travel through a set of coils that currently is in the rest mode. | 06-24-2010 |
Kevin Robert Mccann, Horseheads, NY US
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20080258348 | Method and applicator for selective electromagnetic drying of ceramic-forming mixture - Electromagnetic (EM) drying of a plugged ware is provided that includes subjecting the ware to an axially non-uniform EM radiation field that causes more EM radiation to be dissipated in either of the plugged regions than in the unplugged region. The EM radiation field is provided by a configurable applicator system that includes a feed waveguide and a conveyor path. The feed waveguide includes configurable slots. The configurable applicator system can be set to selectively vary the amount of EM radiation dissipated by each ware along the longitudinal axis of each ware as a function of ware position along the conveying path, thereby enhancing the EM drying process. | 10-23-2008 |
Larry Mccann, King, NC US
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20120037546 | APPARATUS FOR SORTING OBJECTS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An apparatus and associated method are provided for sorting objects as having one of an accepted and rejected status. The apparatus includes a hopper assembly configured to receive a plurality of objects and to release the objects through a release port associated therewith. A first object sorting arrangement is in communication with the hopper assembly and is configured to receive the objects therefrom. The first object sorting arrangement includes a first inclined member in communication with the hopper assembly for directing the objects to a first deflector member spaced-apart from the first inclined member. Objects deflected over a first wall member spaced-apart from the first deflector member, the first deflector member being disposed between the first inclined member and the first wall member have an accepted status, while objects directed into a first channel disposed between the first deflector member and the first wall member have a rejected status. | 02-16-2012 |
Larry Dean Mccann, King, NC US
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20090194118 | SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING A FILTER ELEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH A SMOKING ARTICLE, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A system and associated method for analyzing a filter element of at least one of a filter rod and a smoking article is provided. At least one sensor element is adapted to interact with the filter element so as to determine an object insertion status with respect thereto and to generate an output signal in response. The object insertion status includes at least one of an object presence within the filter element, an object absence from the filter element, a proper insertion of an object into the filter element, a defective insertion of an object into the filter element, a proper object within the filter element, and a defective object within the filter element. An analysis unit is in communication with the at least one sensor element and responsive to the output signal therefrom to generate an indicia corresponding to the object insertion status. | 08-06-2009 |
20120120229 | CIGARETTE PACKAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An inspection system and associated method are provided for inspecting a cigarette package. A transport device is configured to transport individual cigarette packages to an inspection position such that at least a portion of the cigarette package is visibly accessible for optical inspection. An inspection device is configured to optically inspect each cigarette package, at least about the visibly accessible portion thereof, as the cigarette package is transported through the inspection position, and to automatically determine from the optical inspection whether the inspected cigarette package is defective. | 05-17-2012 |
Lucas C. Mccann, Madison, WI US
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20090290719 | STETHOSCOPIC ASSEMBLY WITH RECORD/PLAYBACK FEATURE - A stethoscopic assembly includes a stethoscope having a chest piece interconnected to at least one earpiece, the chest piece having an acoustical sensor enabling patient sounds to be heard through the at least one earpiece. A microprocessor connected to the acoustical sensor of the stethoscope includes a buffer wherein sound data picked up from the microphone is stored in volatile memory for a predetermined time period. At least one user operable switch connected to the microprocessor enables selective capture of sound data for storage and playback, such as through at least one speaker. In some versions the acoustical sensor is releasable from the chest piece. | 11-26-2009 |
20100022910 | RAPID ALLERGY TEST - A flexible and disposable allergen-containing patch is provided with markings transferable to the skin. The patch may also include piercing elements to become an all-in-one system. A reusable actuator enables a user with little training or experience to administer multiple test injections with the disposable patch. A scope allows magnified viewing of a test site after the skin test is provided, the scope incorporating the patch as a releasable component. An all-in-one applicator assembly that can be bent to fit a convex engagement surface of a rolling actuator is also provided. | 01-28-2010 |
Michael J. Mccann, Wilmington, DE US
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20100174428 | Railroad Train Monitoring System - Railcar monitoring utilizes instrumented, flexible pads supported within the truck pedestal jaws on the bearing adapters. The pads contain sensors for monitoring temperature pressure, shifting loads, truck hunting and the like and have circuitry for processing information received from the sensors and for processing and reporting departures of performance variables to a remote source. The system cyclically activates polling each pad on a car and communicates signals of critical departures and car identity to a remote source. | 07-08-2010 |
20100288157 | SENSOR INTERFACE - A sensor interface is disclosed including a flexible substrate in which are embedded sensors for measuring physical parameters such as temperature, displacement, velocity, acceleration, stress, strain, pressure and force present between objects such as a railcar bearing and a truck side frame. The substrate is positioned between the objects of interest Electronic components such as a data processing unit, a data storage device, a communication device and a power source may also be embedded within the substrate. The electronic devices communicate with one another and the sensors to process signals generated by the sensors indicative of the parameters being measured. | 11-18-2010 |
Michael J. Mccann, Chadds Ford, PA US
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20120174809 | Methods of controlling components of blasting apparatuses, blasting apparatuses, and components thereof - Disclosed herein are methods for communicating wireless signals between components of a blasting apparatus, with the intention of conducting a blasting event. In preferred embodiments, the methods are particularly suited to through-rock transmission of wireless command signals, and optionally wireless calibration or synchronization signals, thereby to achieve timed actuation of explosive charges positioned below ground under the control of one or more blasting machines located at or above a surface of the ground, with a high degree of accuracy. Further disclosed are blasting apparatuses and components thereof suitable for use, for example, in conducting the methods of the invention. | 07-12-2012 |
Michael John Mccann, Chadds Ford, PA US
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20080302264 | Wireless Detonator Assembly, and Methods of Blasting - A wireless detonator assembly ( | 12-11-2008 |
20090193993 | Wireless Detonator Assemblies, and Corresponding Networks - Wireless detonator assemblies ( | 08-06-2009 |
20120042800 | SELECTIVE CONTROL OF WIRELESS INITIATION DEVICES AT A BLAST SITE - Disclosed herein are methods for selective control of groups of wireless initiation devices such as wireless electronic boosters at a blast site. Such methods may be applied to a wide variety of blasting techniques that would benefit from the use of wireless control and initiation of explosive charges at the blast site. | 02-23-2012 |
Michael Joseph Mccann, New Brighton, MN US
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20120102904 | NON-BINDING CUTTERHEAD FOR CUTTING AQUATIC VEGETATION - A cutterhead for cutting aquatic vegetation, includes a cutterhead shroud, stationary teeth secured to the shroud, and a drum rotatably mounted within the shroud and bearing a flight of vanes cooperating with the teeth to cut vegetation. In accordance with the non-binding aspect of the cutterhead, each vane has an edge that rises gradually from a trailing end adjacent (during drum rotation) to a stationary tooth, to provide a clearance area adjacent the vane into which a respective tooth may be deflected during cutting without impinging upon an associated vane, and thus without causing binding of the cutterhead in the event of such deflection. Each vane may have a curvilinear edge extending from its cutting end to a surface of the drum at its trailing end. The edge defines a two-dimensional profile having a trailing end tangent forming an angle of not more than 70 degrees with the drum. | 05-03-2012 |
Patrick Mccann, Great Falls, VA US
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20110087780 | DETERMINING CLIENT SYSTEM ATTRIBUTES - In general, webpage or other resource accesses by client systems may be recorded, and those accesses may be analyzed to develop audience measurement reports. At times, it may be desirable to segment those reports according to classes of client systems (e.g., work vs. home client systems). A given client system can be classed into one of the reporting classes based on one or more classes of network service providers that provide the client with access to a network. The recorded resource accesses and classes of the client systems can then be used to generate audience measurement reports that are segmented according to one or more of the client system classes. | 04-14-2011 |
Patrick John Mccann, Norman, OK US
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20110241153 | METHOD FOR THIN FILM THERMOELECTRIC MODULE FABRICATION - Methods of fabrication of a thermoelectric module from thin film thermoelectric material are disclosed. In general, a thin film thermoelectric module is fabricated by first forming an N-type thin film thermoelectric material layer and one or more metallization layers on a substrate. The one or more metallization layers and the N-type thin film thermoelectric material layer are etched to form a number of N-type thermoelectric material legs. A first electrode assembly is then bonded to a first portion of the N-type thermoelectric material legs, and the first electrode assembly including the first portion of the N-type thermoelectric material legs is removed from the substrate. In a similar manner, a second electrode assembly is bonded to a first portion of a number of P-type thermoelectric material legs. The first and second electrode assemblies are then bonded using a flip-chip bonding process to complete the fabrication of the thermoelectric module. | 10-06-2011 |
20120055528 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS - A thermoelectric material having a high ZT value is provided. In general, the thermoelectric material is a thin film thermoelectric material that includes a heterostructure formed of IV-VI semiconductor materials, where the heterostructure includes at least one potential barrier layer. In one embodiment, the heterostructure is formed of IV-VI semiconductor materials and includes a first matrix material layer, a potential barrier material layer adjacent to the first matrix material layer and formed of a wide bandgap material, and a second matrix material layer that is adjacent the potential barrier material layer opposite the first matrix material layer. A thickness of the potential barrier layer is approximately equal to a mean free path distance for charge carriers at a desired temperature. | 03-08-2012 |
20120216848 | THIN-FILM HETEROSTRUCTURE THERMOELECTRICS IN A GROUP IIA AND IV-VI MATERIALS SYSTEM - Embodiments of a thin-film heterostructure thermoelectric material and methods of fabrication thereof are disclosed. In general, the thermoelectric material is formed in a Group IIa and IV-VI materials system. The thermoelectric material includes an epitaxial heterostructure and exhibits high heat pumping and figure-of-merit performance in terms of Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity over broad temperature ranges through appropriate engineering and judicious optimization of the epitaxial heterostructure. | 08-30-2012 |
20120217548 | THIN-FILM HETEROSTRUCTURE THERMOELECTRICS IN A GROUP IIA AND IV-VI MATERIALS SYSTEM - Embodiments of a thin-film heterostructure thermoelectric material and methods of fabrication thereof are disclosed. In general, the thermoelectric material is formed in a Group IIa and IV-VI materials system. The thermoelectric material includes an epitaxial heterostructure and exhibits high heat pumping and figure-of-merit performance in terms of Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity over broad temperature ranges through appropriate engineering and judicious optimization of the epitaxial heterostructure. | 08-30-2012 |
20130009132 | LOW THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MATERIAL - Embodiments of a material having low cross-plane thermal conductivity are provided. Preferably, the material is a thermoelectric material. In general, the thermoelectric material is designed to block phonons, which reduces or eliminates heat transport due to lattice vibrations and thus cross-plane thermal conductivity. By reducing the thermal conductivity of the thermoelectric material, a figure-of-merit (ZT) of the thermoelectric material is improved. In one embodiment, the thermoelectric material includes multiple superlattice periods that block, or reflect, multiple phonon wavelengths. | 01-10-2013 |
20130247951 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL WITH HIGH CROSS-PLANE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY IN THE PRESENCE OF A POTENTIAL BARRIER - Embodiments of a thermoelectric material having high cross-plane electrical conductivity in the presence of one or more Seebeck coefficient enhancing potential barriers and methods of fabrication thereof are disclosed. In one embodiment, a thermoelectric material includes a first matrix material layer, a barrier layer, and a second matrix material layer. The barrier layer is a short-period superlattice structure that includes multiple superlattice layers. Each superlattice layer has a high energy sub-band and a low energy sub-band. For each superlattice layer, the energy level of the high energy sub-band of the superlattice layer is resonant with the energy level of the low energy level sub-band of an adjacent superlattice layer and/or the energy level of the low energy sub-band of the superlattice layer is resonant with the energy level of the high energy sub-band of an adjacent superlattice layer. As a result, cross-plane electrical conductivity of the thermoelectric material is improved. | 09-26-2013 |
Peter Mccann, Beaverton, OR US
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20080265925 | Double sided probing structures - A test configuration for double sided probing of a device under test includes a holder to secure the device under test in a first orientation, a calibration substrate secured in a second orientation and a probe capable of calibration using the calibration substrate and probing the device under test. | 10-30-2008 |
20090153167 | Chuck for holding a device under test - A chuck includes a conductive element that contacts a device under test in a location on the chuck. | 06-18-2009 |
Peter J. Mccann, Somerset, NJ US
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20120288095 | System and Method for Mobility Management in a Communications System - A method for maintaining routing information for a wireless device includes determining, by a target communications controller, an original address of the wireless device handed over from a source communications controller, where the original address is assigned by an original communications controller. The method also includes updating, by the target communications controller, routing information associated with the wireless device using a border gateway protocol message if the original address lies within a range of addresses managed by a communications system including the target communications controller and an aggregation router, where the routing information is stored at the aggregation router. | 11-15-2012 |
20140004830 | System and Method for Femto ID verification | 01-02-2014 |
Peter J. Mccann, Mason, NH US
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20130042001 | EVENT QUEUES - Described are techniques for communicating between one or more producers and one or more consumers. A first consumer of an event queue registers for notification regarding occurrences of one or more events. A producer of the event queue posts one or more notifications to one or more consumers of the event queue regarding one or more occurrences of one or more events. Each of the consumers receive notification regarding occurrences of events for which said each consumer is registered. The first consumer retrieves posted event notifications regarding events for which said first consumer is registered. If the first consumer is executing in user space and an event notification list to which said event notifications for said first consumer are posted is located in shared memory, said first consumer retrieves said posted event notifications without proxying into kernel space. | 02-14-2013 |
Peter J. Mccann, Naperville, IL US
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20090207808 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTER-TECHNOLOGY HANDOFF OF A MULTI-MODE MOBILE STATION - A communication system reduces set up time for an inter-technology handoff of a multi-mode mobile station (MS) from a source network associated with a first radio frequency (RF) technology to a target network associated with a second RF technology by pre-establishing, prior to a determination to handoff the MS, a registration state of the MS and an authentication of the MS in association with the target network and second RF technology. In order to pre-establish the registration state and authentication, the MS exchanges messaging of the second RF technology with the second network via the first network and first RF technology. To facilitate the exchange, the MS includes shims in a second protocol stack associated with the second technology, which shims intercept second protocol stack signaling and redirect the intercepted signaling to a first protocol stack of the MS, associated with the first technology, for tunneling to the source network. | 08-20-2009 |
20110096665 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING CONGESTION IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A subscriber unit: sends a media flow to a correspondent host; receives, from the correspondent host, an indication of a level of congestion in the communication network; compares the level of congestion to a congestion threshold (TH | 04-28-2011 |
Ralph Mccann, Richmond, VA US
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20110108064 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MOVEMENT OF AN AUTOMAIC CLEANING DEVICE USING VIDEO SIGNAL - A method of cleaning an area using an automatic cleaning device may include receiving, from a video camera, information associated with an edge located on a surface, determining, by an automatic cleaning device, a position of the automatic cleaning device on the surface relative to the edge and using the received information to move the automatic cleaning device from the determined position along a path so that the automatic cleaning device cleans the surface along the path. The path may be substantially parallel to the edge, and the edge may be located a distance from a reference point on the automatic cleaning device during movement of the automatic cleaning device. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112714 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MOVEMENT OF ROBOTIC DEVICE USING VIDEO SIGNAL - A method of navigating an area using a mobile robotic device may include receiving, from a video camera, information associated with an edge located on a surface, determining, by a mobile robotic device, a position of the mobile robotic device on the surface relative to the edge and using the received information to move the mobile robotic device from the determined position along a path. The path may be substantially parallel to the edge, and may be located a distance from a reference point on the mobile robotic device during movement of the mobile robotic device. | 05-12-2011 |
20120260948 | CLEANING DEVICE WITH SINGLE TANK RECYCLING SYSTEM - A cleaning device may include a solution tank configured to store cleaning solution. The solution tank may include an inlet and an outlet. The cleaning device may include at least one discharge line filter in fluid communication with the solution tank and a pump having a pump intake and a pump discharge. The pump may be configured to direct cleaning solution from the solution tank outlet through the at least one discharge line filter. The cleaning device may include a cleaning head in fluid communication with the pump discharge and a bypass line in fluid communication with the pump discharge and the inlet. The bypass line may be configured to divert cleaning solution received from the pump discharge away from the cleaning head and toward the solution tank. | 10-18-2012 |
20140190518 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MOVEMENT OF AN AUTOMATIC CLEANING DEVICE USING VIDEO SIGNAL - A method of cleaning an area using an automatic cleaning device may include receiving, from a video camera, information associated with an edge located on a surface, determining, by an automatic cleaning device, a position of the automatic cleaning device on the surface relative to the edge and using the received information to move the automatic cleaning device from the determined position along a path so that the automatic cleaning device cleans the surface along the path. The path may be substantially parallel to the edge, and the edge may be located a distance from a reference point on the automatic cleaning device during movement of the automatic cleaning device. | 07-10-2014 |
Robert F. Mccann, Newport Coast, CA US
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20120243932 | QUICK RELEASE VEHICLE ACCESSORY CONNECTION SYSTEM - An accessory connection system for a vehicle includes a male connector portion that is attached to a vehicle accessory, and a female connector portion that is attached to the vehicle through a threaded engagement with a body of the vehicle. The accessory is attached to the vehicle by slideably inserting the male connector portion into a central opening of the female connector, whereby a locking mechanism secures the male connector portion axially in place. The central opening defines a non-circular cross sectional shape, with the male connector portion having a base that compliments the non-circular cross sectional shape to fit therein and prevent rotation of the male connector portion relative to the female connector. The accessory is removed by moving the locking mechanism to a release position, and withdrawing the male connector portion from the female connector. | 09-27-2012 |
Ryan Mccann, San Diego, CA US
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20090297495 | HYDROLASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING PAPER STRENGTH - The invention provides hydrolases, polynucleotides encoding them, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the invention is directed to polypeptides, e.g., enzymes, having a hydrolase activity, e.g., an esterase, acylase, lipase, phospholipase (e.g., phospholipase A, B, C and D activity, patatin activity, lipid acyl hydrolase (LAH) activity) or protease activity, including thermostable and thermotolerant hydrolase activity, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, and making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The hydrolase activities of the polypeptides and peptides of the invention include esterase activity, lipase activity (hydrolysis of lipids), acidolysis reactions (to replace an esterified fatty acid with a free fatty acid), transesterification reactions (exchange of fatty acids between triglycerides), ester synthesis, ester interchange reactions, phospholipase activity and protease activity (hydrolysis of peptide bonds). In another aspect, the invention provides methods for hydrolyzing steryl esters and triglycerides (e.g., in a paper pulp), into sterols, glycerol and free fatty acids, using enzyme(s) of the invention. The invention provides enzymes and methods for decreasing the amount of lipophilic extracts (“pitch”) in a pulp-comprising composition. The polypeptides of the invention can be used in a variety of pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial contexts, including the manufacture of cosmetics and nutraceuticals. | 12-03-2009 |
20100018658 | Laccases for Bio-Bleaching - Provided herein are isolated laccase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding them. Also provided are mediators for laccase reactions. Also provided herein are methods for using laccases to oxidize lignins and other phenolic and aromatic compounds, such as for bio-bleaching and decolorization of wood pulp under high temperature and pH conditions to facilitate a substantial reduction in use of bleaching chemicals, as well as for treatment of fibers. | 01-28-2010 |
20100021988 | PECTATE LYASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - The invention is directed to polypeptides having pectate lyase (pectinase) activity, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, and methods for making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. The polypeptides of the invention can be used as pectate lyases to catalyze the beta-elimination or hydrolysis of pectin and/or polygalacturonic acid, such as 1,4-linked alpha-D-galacturonic acid. The invention provides methods of treating fibers, fabrics or any pectate- or polygalacturonic acid-comprising material using one or more pectate lyases of the invention. | 01-28-2010 |
20120066781 | PHYTASES, NUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING THEM AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - This invention relates to phytases, polynucleotides encoding them, uses of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention, as well as the production and isolation of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. In particular, the invention provides polypeptides having phytase activity under high temperature conditions, and phytases that retain activity after exposure to high temperatures. The invention further provides phytases which have increased gastric lability. The phytases of the invention can be used in foodstuffs to improve the feeding value of phytate rich ingredients. The phytases of the invention can be formulated as foods or feeds or supplements for either to, e.g., aid in the digestion of phytate. | 03-15-2012 |
20130031673 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING HEAD BLIGHT DISEASE - Compositions comprising microbiological strains and cultures and methods of use thereof are provided herein. Certain strains, cultures, and compositions thereof are useful for the control of head blight disease, for example, of various crop plants. Biological control compositions, and methods of use thereof to prevent, inhibit or treat the development of plant pathogens or disease and for preserving plant yield, are also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130126110 | LACCASES FOR BIO-BLEACHING - Provided herein are isolated laccase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding them. Also provided are mediators for laccase reactions. Also provided herein are methods for using laccases to oxidize lignins and other phenolic and aromatic compounds, such as for bio-bleaching and decolorization of wood pulp under high temperature and pH conditions to facilitate a substantial reduction in use of bleaching chemicals, as well as for treatment of fibers. | 05-23-2013 |
Ryan T. Mccann, San Diego, CA US
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20120107915 | METHOD FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT IDENTIFICATION OF MICROBIAL ANTAGONISTS AGAINST PATHOGENS - The present invention relates to high-throughput methods of screening biological samples to identify microorganisms having potential utilities as biocontrol agents. The methods include, for example, the use of multitest platforms for the simultaneous identification of microorganisms having biocontrol activity, including those useful in improving plant, animal, and human health. In particular, the present invention provides screening methods suitable for identification of microorganisms having potential applications in combating diseases caused by plant pathogens. The disclosure also provides microorganisms having biocontrol activity that are identified by the screening methods disclosed herein. | 05-03-2012 |
20140342905 | PLANT GROWTH-PROMOTING MICROBES AND USES THEREFOR - Microbial strains, compositions, and methods of use thereof to enhance the growth and/or yield of a plant are provided. Also provided are materials and methods for presenting, inhibiting, or treating the development of plant pathogens or phytopathogenic diseases. The disclosure also provides non-naturally occurring plant and derivatives thereof such as plants artificially infected with a microbial strain of the invention. | 11-20-2014 |
Samuel M. Mccann, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20100016227 | LIGAND/LYTIC PEPTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Amphipathic lytic peptides are ideally suited to use in a ligand/cytotoxin combination to specifically inhibit cells that are driven by or are dependent upon a specific ligand interaction; for example, to induce sterility or long-term contraception, or to attack tumor cells, or to selectively lyse virally-infected cells, or to attack lymphocytes responsible for autoimmune diseases. The peptides act directly on cell membranes, and need not be internalized. Administering a combination of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) (or a GnRH agonist) and a membrane-active lytic peptide produces long-term contraception or sterilization in animals in vivo. Administering in vivo a combination of a ligand and a membrane-active lytic peptide kills cells with a receptor for the ligand. The compounds are relatively small, and are not antigenic. Lysis of gonadotropes has been observed to be very rapid (on the order of ten minutes.) Lysis of tumor cells is rapid. The two components—the ligand and the lytic peptide—may optionally be administered as a fusion peptide, or they may be administered separately, with the ligand administered slightly before the lytic peptide, to activate cells with receptors for the ligand, and thereby make those cells susceptible to lysis by the lytic peptide. The compounds may be used in gene therapy to treat malignant or non-malignant tumors, and other diseases caused by clones or populations of “normal” host cells bearing specific receptors (such as lymphocytes), because genes encoding a lytic peptide or encoding a lytic peptide/peptide hormone fusion may readily be inserted into hematopoietic stem cells or myeloid precursor cells. | 01-21-2010 |
Stephen Frederick Mccann, Newark, DE US
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20080275061 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PARTICULAR INSECT PESTS BY APPLYING ANTHRANILAMIDE COMPOUNDS - This invention pertains to a method for controlling lepidopteran, homopteran, hemipteran, thysanopteran and coleopteran insect pests comprising contacting the insects or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof | 11-06-2008 |
20090269300 | Anthranilamides for Controlling Invertebrate Pests - Disclosed are compounds of Formula (1), including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein R | 10-29-2009 |
20100120714 | SUBSTITUTED BENZENE FUNGICIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 05-13-2010 |
20100160307 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PARTICULAR INSECT PESTS BY APPLYING ANTHRANILAMIDE COMPOUNDS - This invention pertains to a method for controlling lepidopteran, homopteran, hemipteran, thysanopteran and coleopteran insect pests comprising contacting the insects or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof | 06-24-2010 |
20100323887 | MESOIONIC PESTICIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, | 12-23-2010 |
20120122679 | MESOIONIC PESTICIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides and salts thereof, | 05-17-2012 |
20130028879 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PARTICULAR INSECT PESTS BY APPLYING ANTHRANILAMIDE COMPOUNDS - This invention pertains to a method for controlling lepidopteran, homopteran, hemipteran, thysanopteran and coleopteran insect pests comprising contacting the insects or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof. | 01-31-2013 |
20140140973 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING PARTICULAR INSECT PESTS BY APPLYNG ANTHRANILAMIDE COMPOUNDS - This invention pertains to a method for controlling lepidopteran, homopteran, hemipteran, thysanopteran and coleopteran insect pests comprising contacting the insects or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof | 05-22-2014 |
20140323436 | SUBSTITUTED BENZENE FUNGICIDES - Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, | 10-30-2014 |
Thmoas M. Mccann, Raleigh, NC US
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20110199906 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PERFORMING DIAMETER ANSWER MESSAGE-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT AT A DIAMETER SIGNALING ROUTER (DSR) - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for performing Diameter answer message-based network management at a Diameter signaling router (DSR) are disclosed. According to one method, a Diameter answer message that includes error indicator information is received from a first Diameter node at a DSR. The error indicator information included in the Diameter answer message is examined, at the DSR, and information based on the error indicator information is used to update status information for routes maintained by the DSR to the first Diameter node. | 08-18-2011 |
Thomas Mccann, Weston, CT US
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20120042860 | DUAL BALL LAUNCHING AND RETRIEVING TOY - A toy ball launching and retrieving device adapted to hold two balls at one time so that both balls can be launched consecutively from the device and so that each ball can be separately retrieved by said device comprising a handle having a ball engaging and releasing member at each opposite end thereof for separately launching and retrieving each of the two balls with each ball engaging and releasing member comprising a plurality of at least four relatively flexible fingers symmetrically arranged relative to a common base with each finger having a free end and a curvature forming a radial arc in substantial radial alignment with the curvature of a finger disposed opposite thereto such that the curvature of the fingers and common base form a partial spherical space for retaining and releasing a ball and with the spherical space substantially conforming to the geometry of the ball. | 02-23-2012 |
20120073513 | SHAGGY PET TOY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A toy for a pet and method for fabricating a toy for a pet having a shaggy thick fleece fabric outer coating and an inner body of an elastically deformable rubber core with the rubber hollow core body molded from at least two rubber core sections to form a rubber seam between the sections, and with the sheep fleece covering formed by adhesively attaching the pieces of thick fleece fabric to the rubber core body with each piece of fabric being of an appropriate size and in a thickness of between about 8 mm to 20 mm and having cut edges for forming the outline of a predetermine pattern corresponding to the desired shape for the pet toy and in an arrangement with the cut edges abetting each other on the rubber core surface so that the entire peripheral surface of the rubber core body is covered and with one or more fabric seams being formed which lie along the mated edges in a pattern having an orientation independent of the orientation of the rubber seams. | 03-29-2012 |
20120152180 | PET TOY HAVING A TREAT DISPENSER ARRANGED IN A CONFIGURATION WHICH FACILITATES TOSSING THE PET TOY INTO THE AIR - The pet toy of the present invention comprises a light weight body and a pet treat dispenser for dispensing a treat to a pet animal upon accessing the pet toy with the pet treat dispenser affixed to the body at a location at or substantially close to the center of gravity of the pet toy and comprising a flexible material divided into at least two sections with each section including one or more layers of flexible material extending from a border area surrounding the perimeter of the pet treat dispenser such that the flexible layer(s) form a plurality of flaps for removably gripping the pet treat. | 06-21-2012 |
Thomas Mccann, Pottstown, PA US
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20130137952 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO DISPLAY ANALYTE SENSOR DATA - Described and illustrated herein are an exemplary methods and system to display analyte sensor data. Such method may be achieved by the medical device receiving data from the analyte sensor for a period of time and displaying a target zone and a graphical representation of the data in which one or more portions of the graphical representation comprises a specific indicia of clinical risk. | 05-30-2013 |
20140163517 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TUNING A CLOSED-LOOP CONTROLLER FOR AN ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS - Described and illustrated is a system for management of diabetes that includes an infusion pump, glucose sensor and controller with a method programmed into the controller. The infusion pump is configured to deliver insulin to a subject. The glucose sensor is configured to sense glucose levels in the subject and provide output signals representative of the glucose levels in the subject. The controller is programmed receives signals from at least one of the glucose sensor and the pump and configured to issue signals to the pump to deliver an amount of insulin determined by a feedback controller that utilizes a model predictive control of the subject based on desired glucose levels, insulin amount delivered and measured glucose levels of the subject. The controller is also configured to deliver insulin using a tuning factor based on either one of an omission index module or a calibration index module. | 06-12-2014 |
20140180240 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A HYBRID CONTROL-TO-TARGET AND CONTROL-TO-RANGE MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF AN ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS - Described and illustrated is a system for management of diabetes that includes an infusion pump, glucose sensor and controller with a method programmed into the controller. The infusion pump is configured to deliver insulin to a subject. The glucose sensor is configured to sense glucose levels in the subject and provide output signals representative of the glucose levels in the subject. The controller is programmed to switchover from one mode of MPC control based on a predetermined range of blood glucose values to another MPC mode based on a predetermined target. | 06-26-2014 |
20140276554 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL OF AN ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS - Methods and systems for controlling an insulin pump in response to glucose measurements are responsive to a base insulin delivery profile and a temporary insulin delivery profile. These can be used, e.g., to control blood glucose level of a subject using a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin infusion pump. During a selected time range, an insulin amount for the pump to supply is determined using the temporary insulin delivery profile. Outside that time range, the insulin amount is determined using the base insulin delivery profile. The temporary insulin delivery profile can specify an exact amount to be supplied (a “hard” profile), a nominal amount to be supplied if doing so does not drive glucose out of a desired zone (“soft”), or a soft profile with a minimum amount of insulin to be delivered (“semi-soft”). | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas A. Mccann, Monroeville, PA US
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Thomas M. Mccann, Raleigh, NC US
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20100029272 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR TRIGGERLESS MOBILE LOCATION-BASED ROUTING / SCREENING - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for performing triggerless mobile location-based screening and routing are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for performing triggerless mobile location-based screening and routing. A telecommunications network element receives a mobility management message associated with a mobile subscriber, extracts from the mobility management message information identifying the mobile subscriber and location information associated with the mobile subscriber, and stores the extracted location information associated with the mobile subscriber. The network element receives a call setup message associated with a call from the mobile subscriber, extracts from the call setup message information identifying the mobile subscriber, retrieves the stored location information associated with the mobile subscriber, and performs a screening or routing function based on the location information associated with the mobile subscriber. | 02-04-2010 |
20100202446 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR CENTRALIZED ROUTING AND CALL INSTANCE CODE MANAGEMENT FOR BEARER INDEPENDENT CALL CONTROL (BICC) SIGNALING MESSAGES - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems and computer readable media for centralized routing and call instance code management for bearer independent call control (BICC) signaling messages. One aspect of the subject matter described herein includes a system for routing BICC signaling messages and managing call instance code assignments. The system includes a BICC signaling router. The BICC signaling router includes a routing module for centralized routing of BICC signaling messages between a plurality of BICC signaling nodes. The BICC signaling router further includes a call instance code management module for centralized assignment of call instance codes for BICC signaling sessions routed through the BICC signaling router. | 08-12-2010 |
20100285800 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PROVIDING SCALABLE NUMBER PORTABILITY (NP) HOME LOCATION REGISTER (HLR) - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing NP-HLR functionality. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for providing scalable NP-HLR. The system includes an NP front end node for receiving requests for routing information for ported-in and non-ported foreign mobile subscribers, for making portability determinations in response to the requests, for processing or routing the requests based on the portability determinations, and for receiving and responding to provide roaming number requests for ported-out mobile subscribers. The system further includes at least one HLR back end node for performing HLR functions for ported-in foreign mobile subscribers including receiving, from the NP front end node, the requests for routing information for the ported-in foreign mobile subscribers and for responding to the requests with the routing information for the ported-in foreign mobile subscribers. | 11-11-2010 |
20110116382 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PROVIDING DIAMETER SIGNALING ROUTER WITH INTEGRATED MONITORING FUNCTIONALITY - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for providing a Diameter signaling router with integrated monitoring functionality. The system includes a Diameter signaling router comprising a network interface for receiving, from a first Diameter node, a first Diameter message having Diameter information. The system also includes an integrated monitoring module located within the Diameter signaling router for copying at least a portion of the first Diameter message and providing the copied information associated with the first Diameter message to an application. | 05-19-2011 |
20110126277 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PROVIDING DIAMETER SIGNALING ROUTER WITH FIREWALL FUNCTIONALITY - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for Diameter routing and firewall filtering. The system includes a Diameter signaling router comprising a network interface for receiving, from a first Diameter node, a first Diameter message having Diameter information. The Diameter signaling router also includes a firewall module for determining whether the first Diameter message satisfies a firewall policy. The firewall policy is based on at least a portion of the Diameter information in the first Diameter message. The Diameter signaling router further includes a routing module for forwarding at least a portion of the first Diameter message towards a second Diameter node in response to the first Diameter message satisfying the firewall policy. | 05-26-2011 |
20110188397 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR MULTI-INTERFACE MONITORING AND CORRELATION OF DIAMETER SIGNALING INFORMATION - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for multi-interface monitoring and correlation of Diameter signaling information. The method includes copying Diameter information from a first signaling message traversing a first signaling interface. The method further includes copying information from a second signaling message traversing a second signaling interface. The method further includes correlating the Diameter information from the first signaling message with the information from the second signaling message and storing the correlated information in a memory device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110195710 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DYNAMIC SUBSCRIBER PROFILE ADAPTATION - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for dynamic subscriber profile adaptation. According to one aspect of the subject matter described herein, a method for subscriber profile adaptation is provided. The method includes receiving, from a database that stores subscriber profile information, a message generated by the database node in response to a message received by the database node. The message generated by the database node may include subscriber profile information. The method further includes determining whether to modify the subscriber profile information based on predetermined criteria. The method further includes, in response to determining to modify the subscriber profile information, modifying the subscriber profile information and forwarding the modified information to an originator of the message generated by the database node. | 08-11-2011 |
20110199895 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DIAMETER NETWORK MANAGEMENT - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for providing Diameter network management information in a communications network. The method includes steps occurring at a Diameter signaling router (DSR). The method also includes determining whether successful Diameter communications are available with a first Diameter application. The method further includes in response to determining that successful Diameter communications are not available with the first Diameter application, generating a first Diameter network management message (DNMM) indicating that successful Diameter communications are not available with the first Diameter application. The method also includes sending the first DNMM to a second Diameter node. | 08-18-2011 |
20110200047 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DIAMETER PROTOCOL HARMONIZATION - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for providing Diameter protocol harmonization. The method includes steps occurring at a Diameter node. The method further includes determining a first Diameter protocol associated with received Diameter information that is to be sent to a destination. The method also includes determining a second Diameter protocol associated with the destination. The method further includes harmonizing the received Diameter information such that the harmonized Diameter information is compatible with the second Diameter protocol. The method also includes providing the harmonized Diameter information to the destination. | 08-18-2011 |
20110200054 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PROVIDING LOCAL APPLICATION ROUTING AT A DIAMETER NODE - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing local application routing at a Diameter node are disclosed. One method includes receiving, at an ingress Diameter message processor associated with a Diameter signaling router (DSR), a Diameter message from a peer Diameter element. At the ingress Diameter message processor, application routing data is accessed to determine whether processing of the Diameter message by a Diameter application is required. In response to determining that Diameter application processing is required, the Diameter message is forwarded to a Diameter message processor hosting a Diameter application identified by the application routing data for processing. In response to determining that Diameter application processing is not required, the Diameter message is forwarded to an egress Diameter message processor associated with the DSR. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202612 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PROVIDING ORIGIN ROUTING AT A DIAMETER NODE - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing origin routing at a Diameter node are disclosed. One exemplary method includes receiving, at a Diameter message processor associated with a DSR, a Diameter message from a first Diameter node. The method further includes accessing, using the Diameter message processor, Diameter peer routing information that includes Diameter origination information to determine a second Diameter node that is a peer of the DSR and to which the Diameter message is to be forwarded. The method also includes forwarding the Diameter message to the determined second Diameter node. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202613 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR ANSWER-BASED ROUTING OF DIAMETER REQUEST MESSAGES - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for answer-based routing of Diameter request messages are disclosed. According to one method, a Diameter request message is received from a first Diameter node at a. A copy of at least a portion of the Diameter request message is cached at the DSR and the Diameter request message is routed to a second Diameter node. The DSR determines whether a predetermined condition associated with an answer to the first Diameter request message exists. In response to determining that the predetermined condition exists, the cached portion of the Diameter request message is retrieved, a Diameter request that includes the cached portion of the Diameter request message is generated, and the generated Diameter request message is routed. | 08-18-2011 |
20110202614 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DIAMETER APPLICATION LOOP PREVENTION - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for providing Diameter application loop prevention. The method includes steps occurring at a first Diameter node. The method further includes receiving a first Diameter message that is to be sent to a destination. The method also includes determining whether the first Diameter message requires processing by a Diameter application. The method includes, in response to determining that the first Diameter message requires processing by the Diameter application, determining whether the first Diameter message has been processed by the Diameter application. The method further includes, in response to determining that the first Diameter message has been processed by the Diameter application, preventing the first Diameter message from being sent to the Diameter application for processing. | 08-18-2011 |
20110302244 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR OBSCURING DIAMETER NODE INFORMATION IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for a system for obscuring DIAMETER node information in a communication network. The system includes a DIAMETER agent platform. The DIAMETER agent platform includes a network interface for receiving a message from a first DIAMETER node. The DIAMETER agent platform further includes a DIAMETER information hiding module for modifying, in the first message, DIAMETER information for the first DIAMETER node so as to obscure the identity of the first diameter node. The diameter agent includes a routing module for routing the modified message to a second DIAMETER node. | 12-08-2011 |
20120226758 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR SHARING DIAMETER BINDING DATA - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for sharing Diameter binding data. The method includes receiving, by a first Diameter signaling router (DSR), a first Diameter message requiring processing. The method also includes selecting, by the first DSR, a processing element to perform the required processing from a plurality of processing elements. The method further includes routing, by the first DSR, the received first Diameter message to the selected processing element. The method further includes creating, by the first DSR, a binding record associating the selected processing element with information associated with the received first Diameter message. The method further includes communicating, by the first DSR, the binding record to a second DSR. | 09-06-2012 |
20120236871 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR CONFIGURABLE DIAMETER ADDRESS RESOLUTION - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for configurable Diameter address resolution are disclosed. One method includes, at a Diameter signaling router (DSR), sending Diameter signaling messages to and receiving Diameter signaling messages from Diameter signaling entities in a network. The method further includes providing for configuration of a plurality of routing entity identities and an order for preferentially using the routing entity identities in performing Diameter address resolution. The method further includes routing Diameter signaling messages using Diameter address information determined in the Diameter routing address resolution. | 09-20-2012 |
Thomas Matthew Mccann, Raleigh, NC US
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20120191847 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR SCREENING DIAMETER MESSAGES WITHIN A DIAMETER SIGNALING ROUTER (DSR) HAVING A DISTRIBUTED MESSAGE PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for screening Diameter messages within a Diameter signaling router (DSR) having a distributed message processor architecture. The method includes steps occurring at a DSR comprising a plurality of Diameter message processors, each configured to perform at least one Diameter function. The steps include receiving, at an ingress Diameter message processor of the Diameter message processors, a Diameter message from a Diameter peer node. The steps also include identifying, at a Diameter application message processor of the Diameter message processors, a Diameter message screening rule associated with the received Diameter message. The steps further include performing, at the Diameter application message processor of the Diameter message processors, a screening function associated with the identified Diameter message screening rule on the received Diameter message. | 07-26-2012 |
20120225679 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DYNAMICALLY LEARNING DIAMETER BINDING INFORMATION - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for dynamically learning Diameter binding information are disclosed. According to one method, the method comprises receiving one or more response messages associated with the one or more Diameter signaling messages, determining, based on information contained in the one or more response messages, whether at least one of the one or more network service nodes was able to successfully process the one or more Diameter signaling messages, and generating, in response to determining that at least one of the one or more network service nodes was able to successfully process at least one of the one or more Diameter request messages, a Diameter binding record that associates the identification information and the at least one of the one or more network service nodes. | 09-06-2012 |
20120236824 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DIAMETER-BASED STEERING OF MOBILE DEVICE NETWORK ACCESS - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for Diameter-based steering of mobile device network access. The method includes receiving a Diameter message associated with a mobile device. The method also includes determining, based on the Diameter message, whether the mobile device should be steered to access a radio access network or a radio access network type that is different from a radio access network or radio access network type currently supporting network access of the mobile device. The method further includes, in response to determining that the mobile device should access the different radio access network or radio access network type, steering the mobile device to access the different radio access network or radio access network type. | 09-20-2012 |
20130171990 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PROVIDING TRIGGERLESS EQUIPMENT IDENTITY REGISTER (EIR) SERVICE IN A DIAMETER NETWORK - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing triggerless EIR service in a Diameter network. One method includes steps performed at a Diameter routing agent (DRA). The steps include, receiving a registration or authentication information request at the DRA. The steps further include performing, by the DRA, an EIR lookup in response to the registration or authentication information request message. The method further includes, relaying the registration or authentication information request message to a home subscriber server (HSS) or a home location register (HLR) or responding on behalf of the HSS or HLR based on results of the EIR lookup. | 07-04-2013 |
20140074975 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR ANSWER-BASED ROUTING OF DIAMETER REQUEST MESSAGES - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for answer-based routing of Diameter request messages are disclosed. According to one method, a Diameter request message is received from a first Diameter node at a. A copy of at least a portion of the Diameter request message is cached at the DSR and the Diameter request message is routed to a second Diameter node. The DSR determines whether a predetermined condition associated with an answer to the first Diameter request message exists. In response to determining that the predetermined condition exists, the cached portion of the Diameter request message is retrieved, a Diameter request that includes the cached portion of the Diameter request message is generated, and the generated Diameter request message is routed. | 03-13-2014 |
20140181952 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PROVIDING DIAMETER SIGNALING ROUTER WITH FIREWALL FUNCTIONALITY - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a system for Diameter routing and firewall filtering. The system includes a Diameter signaling router comprising a network interface for receiving, from a first Diameter node, a first Diameter message having Diameter information. The Diameter signaling router also includes a firewall module for determining whether the first Diameter message satisfies a firewall policy. The firewall policy is based on at least a portion of the Diameter information in the first Diameter message. The Diameter signaling router further includes a routing module for forwarding at least a portion of the first Diameter message towards a second Diameter node in response to the first Diameter message satisfying the firewall policy. | 06-26-2014 |
20140207941 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR USING A DIAMETER ROUTING AGENT (DRA) TO OBTAIN MAPPINGS BETWEEN MOBILE SUBSCRIBER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION AND DYNAMICALLY ASSIGNED INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) ADDRESSES AND FOR MAKING THE MAPPINGS ACCESSIBLE TO APPLICATIONS - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems and computer readable media for using a Diameter routing agent (DRA) to obtain mappings between mobile subscriber identification information and dynamically assigned Internet protocol (IP) addresses and for making the mappings accessible to applications. One exemplary method includes, at a DRA, receiving a Diameter message containing a dynamically assigned IP address and mobile subscriber identification information. The method further includes routing the received Diameter signaling message. The method further includes copying, by the DRA, the IP address and the mobile subscriber identifier from the message. The method further includes making a mapping between the dynamically assigned IP address and the subscriber identification information accessible to applications. | 07-24-2014 |
20140274170 | Methods, systems, and computer readable media for utilizing a diameter proxy agent to communicate short message service (SMS) messages - A method for utilizing a Diameter proxy agent to communicate short message service (SMS) messages in a Diameter network includes receiving, from an SMS service center via a Diameter interface, a mobile subscriber location information request message directed to a home subscriber server (HSS), wherein mobile subscriber location information request message is associated with a recipient mobile subscriber. The method further includes querying a number portability database to determine whether the recipient mobile subscriber has been ported to a foreign network and forwarding the mobile subscriber location information request message toward a gateway associated with the foreign network In response to determining the recipient mobile subscriber has been ported to the foreign network. The method also includes, in response to determining the recipient mobile subscriber has not been ported to the foreign network, forwarding the request message to the HSS in the first network or the foreign network. | 09-18-2014 |
20140297888 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR PERFORMING STATEFUL DIAMETER ROUTING WITH DIAMETER ROUTING AGENTS THAT USE DIFFERENT MECHANISMS TO ACHIEVE STATEFUL ROUTING - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for performing stateful Diameter routing with Diameter routing agents (DRAs) using different mechanisms to achieve stateful routing are disclosed. According to one aspect, a system for performing stateful Diameter routing with DRAs that use different mechanisms to achieve stateful routing includes a set of Diameter signaling routing nodes. Each node has access to at least one database for maintaining state information. The nodes are configured to be members of a first group, where each member of the first group is configured to use a first mechanism to achieve stateful routing with other members of the first group, and to use a second mechanism to achieve stateful routing with nodes that are not members of the first group. Members of the first group include signaling nodes provided by a same vendor, and members not in the group include signaling nodes provided by a different vendor. | 10-02-2014 |
Tim Mccann, Longmont, CO US
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Tom Mccann, Weston, CT US
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William Jon Mccann, Baltimore, MD US
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20110087982 | WORKSPACE MANAGEMENT TOOL - A method for providing a workspace management tool includes presenting a workspace overview graphical user interface (GUI) having a first area and a second area. The first area includes visual indicators of favorite applications of a user, and the second area includes multiple regions, each region representing a different work space. The method further includes receiving, via the workspace overview GUI, a user request to open a new window for one of the favorite applications in a first work space, adding the new window to the first work space, and presenting the new window in a reduced form in a region representing the first work space without overlapping other open windows of the first work space. | 04-14-2011 |
20110087989 | ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT TOOL - A method for providing an activity management tool includes receiving a user request for an activity overview, identifying currently running applications, applications that are likely to be run in the future, and open windows of the currently running applications. The method further includes presenting an activity overview graphical user interface (GUI) having a first area and a second area. The first area includes visual indicators of the currently running applications and the applications likely to be run in the future. The second area includes the open windows of the currently running applications, where the open windows are resized and positioned in such a way as to be simultaneously viewable by the user. | 04-14-2011 |
20110208929 | IN-PLACE VIRTUALIZATION DURING OPERATING SYSTEM INSTALLATION - A computing device executing an operating system installer generates a virtual disk image at a temporary location. The computing device copies data from one or more existing partitions on a storage device to the virtual disk image, wherein the one or more existing partitions include an existing operating system and associated data. The virtual disk image is stored at a temporary location. The one or more existing partitions are then replaced with a new partition on the storage device. A new operating system is installed on the new partition. The virtual disk image is moved to the new partition from the temporary location. The virtual disk image can then be loaded into a virtual machine that runs on the new operating system. | 08-25-2011 |
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