Mcginnis, US
Andrew C. Mcginnis, Novi, MI US
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20120037579 | GUN AND FISHING ROD HOLDER - A gun and fishing rod holder. The holder comprises a pair of stands mounted on a table. The stands can be arranged in first (gun holding) and second (fishing rod holding) configurations. The first (gun holding) configuration of a stand comprises a pair of U-shaped channels. The second (fishing rod holding) configuration of a stand comprises an upside-down U-shaped support having a plurality of rod holders. | 02-16-2012 |
20120160791 | GUN AND FISHING ROD HOLDER - A gun and fishing rod holder. The holder comprises at least one stand mounted on a table. The at least one stand can be arranged in first (gun holding) and second (fishing rod holding) configurations. The first (gun holding) configuration of a stand comprises a pair of U-shaped channels. The second (fishing rod holding) configuration of a stand comprises an upside-down U-shaped support having a plurality of rod holders. | 06-28-2012 |
Arthur J. Mcginnis, Boise, ID US
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20100015813 | GAP PROCESSING - Among various methods, devices, and apparatuses, a number of methods are provided for forming a gap between circuitry. One such method includes depositing a first oxide precursor material on at least two conductive lines having at least one gap between the at least two conductive lines, and forming a breadloaf configuration with the first oxide precursor material on a top of each of the at least two conductive lines that leaves a space between a closest approach of at least two adjacent breadloaf configurations. The method also includes depositing a second oxide precursor material over the first oxide precursor material, where depositing the second oxide precursor material results in closing the space between the closest approach of the at least two adjacent breadloaf configurations. | 01-21-2010 |
20120040534 | GAP PROCESSING - Among various methods, devices, and apparatuses, a number of methods are provided for forming a gap between circuitry. One such method includes depositing a first oxide precursor material on at least two conductive lines having at least one gap between the at least two conductive lines, and forming a breadloaf configuration with the first oxide precursor material on a top of each of the at least two conductive lines that leaves a space between a closest approach of at least two adjacent breadloaf configurations. The method also includes depositing a second oxide precursor material over the first oxide precursor material, where depositing the second oxide precursor material results in closing the space between the closest approach of the at least two adjacent breadloaf configurations. | 02-16-2012 |
Brian Mcginnis, Livermore, CA US
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20120315044 | OPTICAL NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS WITH MULTIPLE BAND MULTIPLEXING AND DE-MULTIPLEXING AND AWG STRUCTURES WITH MULTIPLE BAND PROCESSING - Optical networks can comprise a branch structure with the de-multiplexing/multiplexing structure that operates to disperse a plurality of optical bands. Thus, the optical network comprises an optical network connection with a common optical channel, a plurality of de-multiplexed branch optical service connections and the de-multiplexing/multiplexing structure. In some embodiments, one optical band can be used to deliver input from a common channel to the branch node and the other optical band can carry output along the common channel from the branch node. The de-multiplexing/multiplexing element can be an arrayed waveguide grating. The AWG can have desirable architecture to efficiently provide the corresponding functions with respect to the two optical bands. Appropriate photodetectors and light sources can be associated with the AWG. | 12-13-2012 |
Brian Mcginnis, York, PA US
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20120090284 | Vacuum Loader - A vacuum loader system is disclosed. In the vacuum loader system, the air inlet comprises a load-bearing member of a support structure that supports the system. The vacuum loader system also includes a filter chamber with co-located primary and secondary or safety filter elements. A safety filter element is at the center of the filter chamber, surrounded by primary filter elements. After the air flows through the primary and safety filter elements, it is directed downwardly, out of the filter chamber and back toward the blower, beyond which it is ultimately expelled through a silenced outlet. In some embodiments, the conduit that carries air from the filter chamber toward the blower may also be a member of the support structure. | 04-19-2012 |
Brian P. Mcginnis, Livermore, CA US
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20120308176 | Thermally Compensated Arrayed Waveguide Grating Assemblies - Arrayed waveguide grating can have one or both slab waveguides with relatively sharply folded optical paths and a mirror that provides the folding of the path. The folded optical paths through the slab waveguides can result in a more compact geometry of the waveguides through the device as well as smaller slab waveguides such that the device can be formed with a significantly smaller overall footprint. Also, arrayed waveguide gratings that cooperate with pivotable mirrors can adjust light passage through the waveguide in response to temperature changes to provide for thermally compensated operation of the device. Thus, very compact planar lightwave circuits filters are described that provide thermally compensated operation. | 12-06-2012 |
20130136390 | Thermally Compensated Arrayed Waveguide Grating Assemblies - Arrayed waveguide grating can have one or both slab waveguides with relatively sharply folded optical paths and a mirror that provides the folding of the path. The folded optical paths through the slab waveguides can result in a more compact geometry of the waveguides through the device as well as smaller slab waveguides such that the device can be formed with a significantly smaller overall footprint. Also, arrayed waveguide gratings that cooperate with pivotable mirrors can adjust light passage through the waveguide in response to temperature changes to provide for thermally compensated operation of the device. Thus, very compact planar lightwave circuits filters are described that provide thermally compensated operation. | 05-30-2013 |
20130308904 | THERMALLY COMPENSATED ARRAYED WAVEGUIDE GRATING ASSEMBLIES - Arrayed waveguide grating can have one or both slab waveguides with relatively sharply folded optical paths and a mirror that provides the folding of the path. The folded optical paths through the slab waveguides can result in a more compact geometry of the waveguides through the device as well as smaller slab waveguides such that the device can be formed with a significantly smaller overall footprint. Also, arrayed waveguide gratings that cooperate with pivotable mirrors can adjust light passage through the waveguide in response to temperature changes to provide for thermally compensated operation of the device. Thus, very compact planar lightwave circuits filters are described that provide thermally compensated operation. | 11-21-2013 |
Charles Mcginnis, Holly, MI US
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20110113150 | METHOD OF TRACKING AND REPORTING USER BEHAVIOR UTILIZING A COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM - A computerized system utilizes a method of tracking and reporting user behavior. The system includes a server computer, a first client computer, and a second client computer. The method includes the steps of identifying a first user and offering a trackable asset to the first user, wherein the trackable asset is receivable by the first user. A request to receive the trackable asset is received by the server computer. The method determines a type of asset that is requested and then authenticates whether or not the first user is authorized to receive the trackable asset. The method continues with the step of delivering the trackable asset to the first user if the first user is authorized to receive the trackable asset. Data regarding delivery of the trackable asset to the first user is recorded. The method further includes the step of reporting the data to a second user. | 05-12-2011 |
Christine F. Mcginnis, Middletown, CT US
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20150192034 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CENTERING BEARING COMPARTMENTS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for dressing centering a bearing compartment in a gas turbine engine. A nut may be inserted through an outer case of a gas turbine engine. The nut may be coupled to a strut which centers a bearing compartment. The nut may be rotated to achieve a desired tension on the strut to center the bearing compartment. A retaining plate comprising a collar may be positioned over the nut. A swaging tool comprising a swaging ramp may be positioned over the nut. The swaging tool may be forced against the retaining plate using a draw-in bolt. The swaging ramp may contact the collar and form indentations in the collar to lock the nut in place. | 07-09-2015 |
20150192165 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CENTERING BEARING COMPARTMENTS - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for dressing centering a bearing compartment in a gas turbine engine. A nut may be inserted through an outer case of a gas turbine engine. The nut may be coupled to a strut which centers a bearing compartment. The nut may be rotated to achieve a desired tension on the strut to center the bearing compartment. A retaining plate comprising a collar may be positioned over the nut. A swaging tool comprising a swaging ramp may be positioned over the nut. The swaging tool may be forced against the retaining plate using a draw-in bolt. The swaging ramp may contact the collar and form indentations in the collar to lock the nut in place. | 07-09-2015 |
Christopher E. Mcginnis, Portland, OR US
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20090138601 | SWITCHED STREAM SERVER ARCHITECTURE - A method for allocating content requests to a server pool includes directing a stream requesting a novel title to one of a least-busy server in a server pool and a least-miss-traffic server in the server pool; setting the server to which the novel title was directed to the requested title's preferred server; directing a stream requesting a familiar title to the title's preferred server; and directing a stream requesting a crowded title to one of a least-busy server and the least-miss-traffic server. | 05-28-2009 |
20120239823 | Apparatus, system and method for selecting a stream server to which to direct a content title - “A method of selecting a stream server to which to direct a content title includes (a) comparing a top-tier cache ease of entry for each of multiple of stream servers, (b) if one of the stream servers has a more favorable top-tier cache ease of entry than each of the other stream servers, selecting the one stream server with the more favorable top-tier cache ease of entry to which to direct the title, (c) if the top-tier cache ease of entry for all of the stream servers is equal, comparing a next-lower-tier cache ease of entry for each of the plurality of stream servers, and (d) if one of the plurality of stream servers has a more favorable next-lower-tier cache ease of entry than each of the other stream servers, selecting the one stream server with the more favorable next-lower-tier cache ease of entry to which to direct the title.” | 09-20-2012 |
Christopher Michael Mcginnis, Seaside, CA US
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20160095475 | IN-LINE SENSOR VALIDATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a food wash sensor system that includes a sensor disposed along a fluid flow path that can circulate a wash fluid through the food wash sensor system. The sensor can detect a concentration of an analyte in the wash fluid. The system also includes a reference fluid reservoir including a reference fluid, the reference fluid including a predetermined concentration of the analyte in solution, a delivery system fluidly coupled to the fluid flow path and operable to supply the reference fluid to the fluid flow path upstream from the sensor while maintaining the sensor in place along the fluid flow path, and a control and monitoring system configured to receive a signal from the sensor, the signal indicating the concentration of the analyte in the reference fluid at a first time, and control calibrating the sensor and validating the sensor over time based on the received signal. | 04-07-2016 |
Conrad D. Mcginnis, Carmel, IN US
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20110165525 | IGNITION SYSTEM FOR A PULSE FOG GENERATOR - The present invention provides an ignition system for a pulse fog generator having a carburetor, a pump for pumping air into the carburetor, and a priming pump for directing a quantity of fuel into the carburetor. The ignition system includes an igniter operable on low voltage, a switch for activating and deactivating the igniter, and a grounding connection for grounding the igniter to the carburetor. The grounding connection comprises a plurality of means for grounding the igniter including an igniter bracket and a ground wire assembly which couples to the igniter and to a location substantially near a sparkplug of the pulse fog generator. | 07-07-2011 |
20110281223 | IGNITION SYSTEM FOR A PULSE FOG GENERATOR - The present invention provides an ignition system for a pulse fog generator having a carburetor, a pump for pumping air into the carburetor, and a priming pump for directing a quantity of fuel into the carburetor. The ignition system includes an igniter operable on low voltage, a switch for activating and deactivating the igniter, and a grounding connection for grounding the igniter to the carburetor. The grounding connection comprises a plurality of means for grounding the igniter including an igniter bracket and a ground wire assembly which couples to the igniter and to a location substantially near a sparkplug of the pulse fog generator. | 11-17-2011 |
Daniel T. Mcginnis, Lakewood, CO US
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20090010806 | Apparatus for Photo Reduction of Contaminants in Blood and Blood Products with Calibration Means - An apparatus for irradiating blood or blood products, preferably with ultra violet or visible light, to reduce contaminants in the blood or blood products. A removable radiometer having light integrating chambers detects the light intensity, allowing the radiation characteristics of the apparatus to be calibrated. A control circuit uses the measurements to control the delivery of an effective dose of illumination to blood or blood products in a bag or container. One or more light integrating optical chambers in the radiometer allow a single light sensor to sense light across an entire field. Thermistors in the irradiating apparatus or the radiometer or both sense the temperature of photo sensors. The control circuit compensates for temperature-dependant variations in the output of the photo sensors. | 01-08-2009 |
20110019182 | Apparatus for Photo Reduction of Contaminants in Blood and Blood Products with Calibration Means - An apparatus for irradiating blood or blood products, preferably with ultra violet or visible light, to reduce contaminants in the blood or blood products. A removable radiometer having light integrating chambers detects the light intensity, allowing the radiation characteristics of the apparatus to be calibrated. A control circuit uses the measurements to control the delivery of an effective dose of illumination to blood or blood products in a bag or container. One or more light integrating optical chambers in the radiometer allow a single light sensor to sense light across an entire field. Thermistors in the irradiating apparatus or the radiometer or both sense the temperature of photo sensors. The control circuit compensates for temperature-dependant variations in the output of the photo sensors. | 01-27-2011 |
Daniel Thomas Mcginnis, Lakewood, CO US
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20100282980 | Stable Calibration Means for Apparatus for Photo Reduction of Contaminants in Blood - An apparatus for irradiating blood or blood products, preferably with ultra violet or visible light, to reduce contaminants in the blood or blood products. A removable radiometer having light integrating chambers detects the light intensity, allowing the radiation characteristics of the apparatus to be calibrated. The light chambers have an aluminum reflecting surface prepared by machining, grit blasting, polishing and plasma treatment including plasma cleaning and oxidation. | 11-11-2010 |
Darrell S. Mcginnis, Cornelius, OR US
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20120254700 | MECHANISMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR PROVIDING CACHE TAGS IN DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY - A dynamic random access memory (DRAM) is operated as a cache memory coupled with a processor core. A block of data is transmitted to the DRAM as even and odd pairs of bits from the processor core. The block of data includes N error correcting code (ECC) bits and 11*N data bits. Two or more cache lines are to be stored in a memory page with tag bits aggregated together within the page. | 10-04-2012 |
David M. Mcginnis, Roswell, GA US
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20150347949 | MEASURING PROFICIENCY AND EFFICIENCY OF A SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER - A method and associated systems for measuring proficiency and efficiency of a security operations center. A processor gathers statistical information that identifies characteristics of a security-operations centers performance of a process during a certain period of time. The processor uses this information to derive values of a set of empirical metrics, and then uses these metric values to derive a set of novel parameters. These parameters quantize characteristics of the organization's proficiency and efficiency when servicing incoming service requests associated with the process. These parameters may also be used to identify proficiency or efficiency standards associated with the organization's past performance and to identify target standards that allow measurement of the organization's current or future performance. | 12-03-2015 |
David W. Mcginnis, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100264150 | Disposable beverage cup with lid isolation system - The invention comprises a disposable beverage cup that comprises a ledge between the cup's rim and the grasping portion of the cup that is commonly held in the user's hand. The ledge, which comprises a curb, a horizontal plane, and one or more indentations, acts as a barrier between the user's hand and other objects, preventing a lid that has been press fit onto the cup's rim from being dislodged. In order to remove the lid, the user must insert a finger and/or thumb into the indentation(s) and press upward on the lid. The cup has a contour between the ledge and the grasping portion with ergonomic features to increase the user's comfort in handling the cup. | 10-21-2010 |
Diane Mcginnis, Williamsport, PA US
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20150306063 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR VAGINAL THERAPY - Provided are a composition and method for vaginal therapy. The composition includes a delivery compound and a pharmaceutically active agent dispersed in the delivery compound. The pharmaceutically active agent includes a centrally acting muscle relaxant. The method for vaginal therapy includes preparing a composition including a pharmaceutically active agent dispersed in a delivery compound, and administering the composition intravaginally. The pharmaceutically active agent includes a muscle relaxant. Another method includes administering the composition extravaginally and then administering the composition intravaginally. | 10-29-2015 |
George Mcginnis, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20140014057 | HEAT TRANSFERRING ENGINE VALVE FOR FUEL CONSERVATION - A heat transferring engine valve for an internal combustion engine to increase the combustion efficiency and fuel economy of the engine. The heat transferring valve includes a valve head and a heat transferring member situated at the combustion surface of the valve head and extending toward the combustion chamber. The heat transferring member absorbs heat of combustion during the power stroke of an engine cycle and releases the heat into the combustion chamber during the compression stroke of a succeeding engine cycle, thereby raising the temperature of fuel at the start of combustion. A method for increasing the efficiency of combustion in an internal combustion engine by incorporating at least one heat transferring valve into the engine. | 01-16-2014 |
Gerald E. Mcginnis, Export, PA US
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20080302366 | CUSHION FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE - A respiratory mask is provided having cushion and a shell wherein the cushion has a frustum portion that extends towards the face of the user to provide a larger more stable and comfortable interface with a user which is better able to conform to the complex geometry of the user's face. | 12-11-2008 |
Glenn Mcginnis, Land O Lakes, FL US
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20150332528 | System for Defense Weapon Control Utilizing One or a Plurality of Intelligent Weapons Control Boxes - A system for storing, monitoring, and releasing emergency defense weapons in a weapon-free environment is disclosed. The weapons can quickly be accessed when they are required for defensive purposes. | 11-19-2015 |
Gregory T. Mcginnis, Kingwood, TX US
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20150090495 | DOWNHOLE TEMPERATURE SENSING OF THE FLUID FLOW IN AND AROUND A DRILL STRING TOOL - Temperature sensing devices and methods for determining downhole fluid temperature at a drill string in a borehole while drilling are disclosed. The device includes a temperature sensor capable of detecting and measuring rapid temperature changes and may be used to sense the temperature of fluid inside or outside the drill string. In addition, the device includes a thermal conductor that receives and secures the temperature sensor; the thermal conductor is in turn received and secured in a thermal insulator that provides a thermal barrier. In an embodiment, the device is disposed in a channel within an outer diameter of the drill string such that the device is protected from the side wall of the borehole and drilling fluid and cuttings can pass through the channel without becoming packed around the temperature sensor. | 04-02-2015 |
James B. Mcginnis, New York, NY US
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20140109002 | COMPUTER DEVICE USER INTERFACE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION - A computer implemented method is disclosed that includes a computer device with a display. In response to receiving input, the method comprises accessing information from an information library and sorting the information into information groups by grouping the information. Further, the method includes displaying in a first graphical user interface on the display a single subset or multiple subsets of the information groups arranged adjacent to each other within the display, and wherein the information groups each include an access point. | 04-17-2014 |
James F. Mcginnis, Edmond, OK US
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20090269410 | Inhibition of Neovascularization by Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles - The present invention provides methods for reducing, reversing or inhibiting neovascularization in a tissue of a mammalian subject having a pathological condition involving neovascularization by administration in vivo of nanoceria particles (cerium oxide nanoparticles) to the subject. The method of the invention is useful, for example, for reducing, treating, reversing or inhibiting neovascularization in ocular tissue such as the retina, macula or cornea; in skin; in synovial tissue; in intestinal tissue; or in bone. In addition, the method of the invention is useful for reducing or inhibiting neovascularization in a neoplasm (tumors), which can be benign or malignant and, where malignant, can be a metastatic neoplasm. As such, the invention provides compositions, which contain nanoceria particles and are useful for reducing, treating, reversing or inhibiting angiogenesis in a mammalian subject. | 10-29-2009 |
20110111007 | INHIBITION OF RETINAL CELL DEGENERATION OR NEOVASCULARIZATION BY CERIUM OXIDE NANOPARTICLES - The presently claimed and disclosed inventive concept(s) provides methods for reducing, reversing or inhibiting retinal cell degeneration, or neovascularization in tissues of a mammalian subject having a pathological condition involving neovascularization, by administration in vivo of nanoceria particles (cerium oxide nanoparticles) to the subject. The method of the presently claimed and disclosed inventive concept(s) is useful, for example, for reducing, treating, reversing or inhibiting degeneration of retinal cells such as photoreceptor cells or neovascularization in ocular tissue such as the retina, macula or cornea; or other tissues such as, but not limited to, skin, synovial tissue, intestinal tissue, or bone. In addition, the method of the presently claimed and disclosed inventive concept(s) is useful for reducing or inhibiting neovascularization in a neoplasm (tumors), which can be benign or malignant and, where malignant, can be a metastatic neoplasm. As such, the presently claimed and disclosed inventive concept(s) is directed to using compositions containing nanoceria particles to reduce, treat, reverse or inhibit angiogenesis in a mammalian subject. | 05-12-2011 |
20120093931 | Inhibition of Neovascularization by Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles - The present invention provides methods for reducing, reversing or inhibiting neovascularization in a tissue of a mammalian subject having a pathological condition involving neovascularization by administration in vivo of nanoceria particles (cerium oxide nanoparticles) to the subject. The method of the invention is useful, for example, for reducing, treating, reversing or inhibiting neovascularization in ocular tissue such as the retina, macula or cornea; in skin; in synovial tissue; in intestinal tissue; or in bone. In addition, the method of the invention is useful for reducing or inhibiting neovascularization in a neoplasm (tumors), which can be benign or malignant and, where malignant, can be a metastatic neoplasm. As such, the invention provides compositions, which contain nanoceria particles and are useful for reducing, treating, reversing or inhibiting angiogenesis in a mammalian subject. | 04-19-2012 |
Jason A. Mcginnis, Houston, TX US
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20160040499 | Composite Fracture Plug and Associated Methods - On a wellhead, a well component, such as a casing head, has a bowl with a first shoulder and a groove defined therein. A hanger for supporting casing positions in the bowl, and a latch assembly on the hanger latches the hanger in the groove. The latch can have a traveling ring and a latch ring supported on the hanger's exterior surface. The traveling ring engages the first shoulder in the bowl and pushes the latch ring against a portion of the hanger, such as a second shoulder. The latch ring has a joint at a split in the latch ring, and the joint holds the latch ring in a compressed state about the exterior surface. When the latch ring moves with the engagement of the traveling ring against the hanger portion, the joint is disjointed, and the latch ring expands outward into the groove to latch the hanger in the bowl. | 02-11-2016 |
Jerry Keith Mcginnis, Cleveland, TN US
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20110124548 | DYNAMIC ORIFICE CHANGER - A dynamic orifice is useful in making fabric softening composition. | 05-26-2011 |
John Mcginnis, Carrolton, TX US
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20090102653 | Method for Maintaining a Shipping Container Manifest - A system, method, and apparatus for monitoring and detecting movement of components of a shipping container latch. A latch monitor may embody an electromagnetic sensing unit and a nearby magnet or light emitter for measuring and characterizing the profile of a nearby electromagnetic field. The field profile is monitored to detect a change in the profile, log the change, and report any abnormal disturbance to the electromagnetic field, indicating a breach of the integrity of a latching mechanism on a shipping container. An alert of a breach event may be sent via a communication network to an authority for response. The invention can distinguish authorized, incidental, and tampering events, and also store and upload an electronic manifest for a shipping container. | 04-23-2009 |
John William Mcginnis, Kalispell, MT US
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20150048215 | EFFICIENT CONTROL AND STALL PREVENTION IN ADVANCED CONFIGURATION AIRCRAFT - An apparatus forming an aircraft which is designed for flight by movement through the air, the aircraft has a front and rear portions and a center of mass, with left and right sides when divided by a central plane of reference. The aircraft has inboard portions closer to said central plane of reference and outboard portions farther from said central plane of reference. Further, the aircraft contains at least one positive lifting aerodynamic surface configured to affect the flow of air near said at least one positive lifting aerodynamic surface when said aircraft is appropriately moving forward, and at least one elevon structure configured to create negative aerodynamic force when said aircraft is appropriately moving forward. The elevon structure is constructed so as to have outboard portions thereof positioned outward of said central plane of reference to a distance at least three-fourths of the distance from said central plane of reference to a tip end of said at least one wing. | 02-19-2015 |
Karen Coltharp Mcginnis, Cleveland, TN US
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20140379285 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY DETERMINING A BATTERY CHARACTERISTIC - Included are embodiments for remotely determining a battery characteristic. Some embodiments include searching for a first wireless signal that identifies the energy storage device and, in response to receiving the first wireless signal, determining a current charge level of the energy storage device. Some embodiments include receiving a second wireless signal from the energy storage device, determining from the second wireless signal, whether the current charge level of the energy storage device reaches a predetermined threshold, and in response to determining that the current charge level of the energy storage device reaches the predetermined threshold, sending, by the computing device, an alert indicating the current charge level. | 12-25-2014 |
Kevin Mcginnis, Decatur, IL US
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20080238037 | Retracting tow system - A retracting tow system is disclosed which provides a spring loaded tow rope which automatically winds the tow rope around an included spool when not in use. The tow rope is affixed to a supplied shaft in a manner which prevents damage to the retracting mechanism while in use. An offset fairlead is also supplied which reduces the force on the shaft during a tow. | 10-02-2008 |
Kevin Morris Mcginnis, Boson, MA US
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20090104956 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIMULATING A ROCK BAND EXPERIENCE - Systems and methods for indicating the performance of a plurality of players playing a video game simulating a rock band experience may include: calculating a player score for each player playing a rhythm action game within a band, each player score representing the performance level of a particular player; calculating a composite score for the band playing a rhythm action game, the composite score based in part on a performance level associated with each player within the band; displaying the composite score on a performance meter as a performance level; and displaying each player score on the performance meter as a graphical indication positioned on the meter at a position corresponding to the calculated player score. | 04-23-2009 |
Kevin W. Mcginnis, Berthoud, CO US
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20090055619 | DISK FORMATTER AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A disk formatter includes an address module for creating disk block address data corresponding to a disk sector of a disk drive. A sector write module initiates a physical mode write operation to the disk sector that incorporates the corresponding disk block address data. | 02-26-2009 |
20100017688 | Performing multiple Reed-Solomon (RS) software error correction coding (ECC) Galois field computations simultaneously - Performing multiple Reed-Solomon (RS) software error correction coding (ECC) Galois field computations simultaneously in a RISC processor. A means is presented by which multiple Galois field computations are performed in parallel with one another. Processor, memory, and plurality of adders and/or multipliers are implemented appropriately to allow parallel Galois field computations to be performed. Multiplexing can be performed to govern the writing of resultants (generated using the adders and/or multipliers) back to the memory via feedback paths. This approach allows for parallel (as opposed to serial) implementation of the software ECC corrections with minimal area and power impact. In other words, very little space is required to implement this approach is hardware with nominal increase in power consumption, and this slight increase in power consumption provides a significant increase in ECC correction capability using this approach. | 01-21-2010 |
Kimmie Mcginnis, Springfield, MO US
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20090072505 | Vehicle suspension with trailing arm and axle assembly and method - A vehicle trailing arm suspension system wherein an axle is pivotally secured with trailing arms to a hanger bracket secured to the vehicle frame. Each of the trailing arms comprise a pivot arm component having a first end pivotally secured to the hanger bracket and a second end including a first axle engagement portion abutting the axle. The trailing arm further includes a tail component having a second axle engagement portion abutting the axle. The first and second axle engagement portions each include terminal ends which are located adjacent one another and are welded together such that the first and second axle engagement portions completely circumscribe the axle exterior surface. One of the axle engagement portions includes overlapping portions extending over the terminal ends of the other axle engagement portion. The trailing arm is thereby formed and secured to the axle by welding the pivot arm component and the tail component to one another in a position circumscribing the axle and, further, by welding the pivot arm component and/or the tail component to the axle. An air spring seat is affixed to the tail component. An air spring is located between the spring seat and the vehicle frame. A shock absorber bracket is affixed to the tail component. A shock absorber is pivotally secured between the shock absorber bracket and the vehicle frame. | 03-19-2009 |
Lawrence Mcginnis, Denton, TX US
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20140273827 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING AND DISPLAYING AGRICULTURAL DATA - A system for synchronizing agricultural data uses a synchronization device adapted to receive information from a storage medium associated with a monitor for an agricultural implement. The synchronization device has wireless communication with a mobile device to share the information from the monitor with the mobile device. The mobile device will compress and store the data until the mobile device has communication coverage. Once the mobile device has communication coverage, it will automatically communicate the compressed data to a remote server, such as a cloud server. The server will process the data. The processed data may be communicated back to the monitor via the mobile device and the synchronization device. The processed data may also be accessed on the server by a remote computer. | 09-18-2014 |
Malcolm Mcginnis, Menlo Park, CA US
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20110002948 | IDENTIFICATION OF A NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULE - This invention relates to the identification of a nucleic acid molecule. In particular, this invention relates to a method of using an oligonucleotide designed to a variable region of a nucleic acid molecule to identify A nucleic acid molecule. | 01-06-2011 |
Marcus Eugene Mcginnis, Denver, NC US
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20110099094 | OUTGOING RETURNS PROCESSING - Methods, systems, apparatuses and/or computer program products are directed to outgoing returns processing. The outgoing returns processing includes receiving outgoing returns data files, where the outgoing returns data files may be of a plurality of different file formats and received from a plurality of different channels. The outgoing returns processing further includes converting the outgoing returns data files to a platform file format and retrieving image files based on the outgoing returns data files. The outgoing returns are then settled. | 04-28-2011 |
Michael E. Mcginnis, Duvall, WA US
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20120046883 | PIPETTE INSTRUMENT - A pipette instrument | 02-23-2012 |
Nancy J. Mcginnis, Normandy Park, WA US
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20100134613 | APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING PARTS - An apparatus for evaluating a part may include a camera, a camera-holding member for holding the camera in place relative to the part being evaluated, and an indexing surface disposed in a fixed position relative to the camera-holding member. The camera may be positioned to take a simultaneous picture of both the indexing surface and the part in order to evaluate the part using the picture by comparing an indexing surface image with a part image. | 06-03-2010 |
Patrick Mcginnis, Providence, UT US
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20140121071 | Movable Pulley Systems, Methods and Devices for Exercise Machines - An exercise machine may comprise a frame and a weight stack. The weight stack may be positioned within a portion of the frame. The exercise machine may further comprise a weighted cable having a first end configured for selective attachment to weight plates of the weight stack, a guide track defining a path, and a movable pulley assembly slidably coupled to the guide track. A positioning mechanism may be coupled to the movable pulley assembly and configured to move and position the movable pulley assembly along the path defined by the guide track. Additionally, the weighted cable may be routed through the movable pulley assembly. | 05-01-2014 |
Patrick Mcginnis, Jenkintown, PA US
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20090126544 | High efficiency turbine and method of making the same - The present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a turbine blade. The method comprises selecting a pipe having a specific inner diameter, length and wall thickness, cutting the pipe along a spiral trajectory to produce a coil, securing the coil, and shaping the coil to create a uniform hydrofoil cross section along the length of the coil. | 05-21-2009 |
20090129928 | High efficiency turbine and method of generating power - The present invention is directed to a turbine comprising a plurality of blades that rotate in a single direction when exposed to fluid flow, wherein the plurality of blades are joined to the central shaft by a plurality of radial spokes disposed substantially perpendicular to the central shaft such that the rotating plurality of blades causes the shaft to rotate. The plurality of blades has a uniform airfoil-shaped cross section, where the airfoil cross section presents a non-zero angle of attack to the current. The plurality of blades wind in a spiral trajectory, rotating around the central shaft and having a variable radius along the length of the central shaft such that a distance measured from the plurality of blades to the center shaft is greater near the center of the turbine than at either end. | 05-21-2009 |
20090309365 | Submersible turbine-generator unit for ocean and tidal currents - A submersible turbine-generator unit includes two or more turbines mounted on a common shaft with a generator therebetween. Each such turbine is capable of providing relatively low-speed, unidirectional rotation under a reversible ultra low head pressure and/or low velocity fluid flow. The turbines comprise a working wheel with a plurality of airfoil-shaped blades mounted transversely to the direction of fluid flow for rotation in a plane parallel to the fluid flow. The turbines convert energy in the waterway currents into mechanical energy that will transfer it through the turbine shaft to a cylindrical permanent magnet generator which will convert mechanical energy in the form of RPM and torque into electricity. Electricity from the variable speed electric generator is controlled, synchronized, conditioned and transformed into utility-grade electricity using a power electronics system in each module. | 12-17-2009 |
20100140947 | HIGH EFFICIENCY TURBINE AND METHOD OF GENERATING POWER - The present invention is directed to a turbine comprising a pair of opposing end discs concentrically aligned with a central axis of the turbine and a plurality of blades extending between the end discs. At least one end discs is adapted for engaging with a generator for generating power. The plurality of blades rotates in a single direction when exposed to fluid flow and thereby rotates the pair of opposing end discs. The plurality of blades are interconnected by at least one faired ring oriented parallel to the pair of opposing end discs and intersecting the plurality of blades, wherein the at least one faired ring is in concentric alignment with the central axis. The present invention further comprises a method for generating power comprising engaging the turbine with a generator to create a turbine generator unit and deploying the turbine generator unit within a fluid flow. | 06-10-2010 |
Patrick Mcginnis, Chanhassen, MN US
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20140038489 | INTERACTIVE PLUSH TOY - A system is presented for controlling an interactive electronic plush toy using a macro computer program created on a mobile electronic device using a mobile application. The plush toy is provided with an electronic wireless network interface for communicating wirelessly with the smartphone via a network. The macro provides computer programming for instructing the plush toy to perform an Internet search query, receive results of the query, and perform predetermined actions based on the query results. The actions may include producing sound or motion to make the toy seem life-like. | 02-06-2014 |
Patrick Mcginnis, Rochester, MI US
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20150057875 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CREATING AND DELIVERING ITEM OF MANUFACTURE SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO REMOTE DEVICES - An asset authoring and delivery system generates a number of authored assets. Each of the authored assets includes a number of asset content objects that are logically associated with one or more components included in the item of manufacture. The authored assets generated by the asset authoring and delivery system are formatted and communicated to one or more remote devices logically associated with the item of manufacture. Authored assets may be provided responsive to one or more sensed characteristics, for instance vehicle operational parameters, vehicle operation and/or driver behavior, and may be customized to a make and/or model of vehicle. | 02-26-2015 |
20150058251 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CREATING AND DELIVERING ITEM OF MANUFACTURE SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO REMOTE DEVICES - An asset authoring and delivery system generates a number of authored assets such as Owner's Guides and Maintenance Manuals. Each of the authored assets includes a number of asset content objects that are logically associated with one or more components included in the item of manufacture. The authored assets generated by the asset authoring and delivery system are formatted and communicated to one or more remote devices logically associated with the item of manufacture. | 02-26-2015 |
20150142676 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING AUTHORED CONTENT GENERATION, APPROVAL, AND DISTRIBUTION - A review management system/content management system (RMS/CMS system) manages the collection and review of blocks of unreviewed authored content by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) designated reviewers. OEM designated reviewers are able to edit and add comments that are logically associated by the RMS/CMS system with a block of unreviewed authored content. The RMS/CMS system logically associates each block of approved authored content with one or more topics included in the documentation that accompanies an OEM produced vehicle. The RMS/CMS system receives or otherwise accesses a bill of materials (BOM) associated with a vehicle and selects blocks of approved authored content for inclusion in the documentation accompanying the respective vehicle. The RMS/CMS system selects system blocks of approved authored content based on topics identified by the systems and components included on the BOM associated with the vehicle. The RMS/CMS system generates the documentation using OEM specific templates. | 05-21-2015 |
Patrick J. Mcginnis, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20080272474 | APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT COOLING DURING TESTING AND IMAGE BASED ANALYSIS - An apparatus for implementing integrated circuit cooling during testing and image-based analysis thereof includes a lid configured to define a cavity surrounding an integrated circuit die, the die mounted to a module substrate. One or more fluid passages are defined within the lid, wherein the passages facilitate the flow of a cooling liquid through said cavity and over the integrated circuit die, and a transparent window is formed within the lid so as to facilitate viewing of the integrated circuit die. | 11-06-2008 |
Robert Mcginnis, Chandler, AZ US
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20160041418 | DISPLAY HAVING A TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE OXIDE LAYER COMPRISING METAL DOPED ZINC OXIDE APPLIED BY SPUTTERING - The invention provides an alternative liquid crystal and light emitting display which include at least one Transparent Conductive Oxide layers which comprises a zinc oxide doped with a group III, IV, V, or transition metal dopant, and sputtered from a sputtering target. In a further embodiment, this Transparent Conductive Oxide layer can optionally include a layer of a patternable TCO, such as ITO. | 02-11-2016 |
Robert Mcginnis, Cambridge, MA US
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20100183903 | UTILITY SCALE OSMOTIC GRID STORAGE - Systems and methods for the storage of potential energy that may be readily converted to electrical power delivered to a customer or grid distribution are disclosed. This method may involve the use of salinity gradients, or as they may be also described, osmotic pressure gradients or differences between two solutions, to produce hydraulic pressure in a concentrated solution, allowing for the generation of power. | 07-22-2010 |
20110073540 | FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANES - Forward osmosis membranes include an active layer and a thin support layer. A bilayer substrate including a removable backing layer may allow forward osmosis membranes with reduced supporting layer thickness to be processed on existing manufacturing lines. | 03-31-2011 |
20120067819 | OSMOTICALLY DRIVEN MEMBRANE PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRAW SOLUTE RECOVERY - The invention relates to osmotically driven membrane processes and systems and methods for recovering draw solutes in the osmotically driven membrane processes. Osmotically driven membrane processes involve the extraction of a solvent from a first solution to concentrate solute by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. Draw solute recovery may be carried out by various means including with the use of a membrane device. The draw solute recovery may also include the use of multi-stage solute recovery using distillation columns and/or membranes, where the recovery may be assisted by a heat pump. | 03-22-2012 |
20120073795 | THIN FILM COMPOSITE HEAT EXCHANGERS - The invention generally relates to thin film composite heat exchangers and methods of making thin film composite heat exchangers. The heat exchangers can be made with polymers or other materials including, but not limited to, inorganic materials such as silicon, clay, ceramic, brick, or metal. Heat exchangers in accordance with the invention may be made of a material that is non-corrosive, durable, and that may be applied in a thin coating so as to minimize resistance to heat transfer and material costs. | 03-29-2012 |
20120234758 | FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANES - Forward osmosis membranes include an active layer and a thin support layer. A bilayer substrate including a removable backing layer may allow forward osmosis membranes with reduced supporting layer thickness to be processed on existing manufacturing lines. | 09-20-2012 |
Robert Mcginnis, New York, NY US
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20150290588 | SIGNAL RESPONSIVE SOLUTES - Embodiment methods and systems for controlling the solubility of solutes in a membrane separation process are provided. Controlling solubility includes introducing a signal input to at least one solution used in the membrane separation process, such that the signal input changes the solubility of at least one solute in the at least one solution. Introducing the signal input is selected from the group of applying electromagnetic radiation to the at least one solution, applying mechanical input to the at least one solution, applying vibratory input to the at least one solution, changing a magnetic field of the at least one solution, introducing a secondary solute to the at least one solution, and removing a substance from the at least one solution. | 10-15-2015 |
Robert Mcginnis US
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20150290588 | SIGNAL RESPONSIVE SOLUTES - Embodiment methods and systems for controlling the solubility of solutes in a membrane separation process are provided. Controlling solubility includes introducing a signal input to at least one solution used in the membrane separation process, such that the signal input changes the solubility of at least one solute in the at least one solution. Introducing the signal input is selected from the group of applying electromagnetic radiation to the at least one solution, applying mechanical input to the at least one solution, applying vibratory input to the at least one solution, changing a magnetic field of the at least one solution, introducing a secondary solute to the at least one solution, and removing a substance from the at least one solution. | 10-15-2015 |
Robert Mcginnis, Allison Park, PA US
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20140315649 | System and Method of Producing Mine Roof Bolts - A method of producing a mine roof bolt includes: providing a plurality of bars of a predetermined length, moving the plurality of bars along a conveyor and indexing the position of the plurality of bars, and passing a portion of each of the bars through a processing station, where the processing station comprises at least one of a header assembly, an extruder assembly, and a threading assembly. The method further includes processing a portion of each of the bars with the processing station. A system for producing a mine roof bolt includes a conveyor configured to index and transport a bar, a feed arrangement configured to continuously deliver bars to the conveyor, a processing station comprising at least one of a header assembly, an extruding assembly, and a threading assembly, where the processing station is positioned along the conveyor and configured to receive and process a portion of the bars. | 10-23-2014 |
Robert Mcginnis, Coventry, CT US
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20150218017 | Methods for Reducing Ion Exchange and Reverse Salt Flux Phenomena in Membranes for Osmotically Driven Membrane Processes - A method of modifying a semi-permeable osmotic membrane including treating the membrane to reduce at least one of an ion exchange and reverse draw solute flux phenomena in osmotically driven membrane process. | 08-06-2015 |
20150241139 | ASSYMETRIC HOLLOW FIBER HEAT EXCHANGERS - A method of making an asymmetric polymeric hollow fiber includes dissolving a polymer in one or more solvents to form a polymer solution, providing the polymer solution to a spinneret or device in which a bore fluid is directed to flow through a first tube surrounded by a larger, second tube through which the polymer solution flows, and co-extruding the polymer solution and bore fluid. The method forms a first, substantially impermeable portion of the asymmetric polymeric hollow fiber and second, porous portion of the asymmetric polymeric hollow fiber. | 08-27-2015 |
20150321149 | SELECTIVE MEMBRANES FORMED BY ALIGNMENT OF POROUS MATERIALS - Embodiment methods for creating a selective membrane using at least one anisotropic porous material are provided. Following fabrication and selection of high aspect ratio porous structures, creating the selective membrane includes aligning the at least one anisotropic porous material in an aligned position by introducing a first signal input, and fixing the at least one anisotropic porous material in the aligned position by introducing a second signal input. In some embodiment methods, the at least one anisotropic porous material is one or more of carbon nanotubes, aquaporin, and synthetic aquaporin pore structures. | 11-12-2015 |
Robert Mcginnis, Butler, PA US
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20100266349 | Impact Resistant Lagging, Method For Designing Impact Resistant Lagging, and Apparatus for Testing Impact Resistant Lagging - A steel set assembly includes a first pair of legs and a second pair of legs with the first pair of legs being spaced from and positioned opposite the second pair of legs. First and second beams are provided with the first beam being secured to one leg of the first pair of legs and one leg of the second pair of legs. The second beam is secured to the other leg of the first pair of legs and the other leg of the second pair of legs. A panel is secured to the first and second beams and includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, a block having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a pad. The block is secured to the base and the pad is positioned between the top surface of the base and the bottom surface of the block. | 10-21-2010 |
20140020329 | Resin Cartridge Production System - A method is disclosed for packaging a curable resin composition and a catalyst composition that react with each other when mixed, comprising providing a partitioned tube for receiving the resin composition and the curing agent in separate compartments; delivering a stream of a resin composition into one compartment of the tube; delivering a stream of a curing agent in the other compartment of the tube; advancing the partitioned tube and constricting and sealing the partitioned tube at spaced apart intervals and severing the sealed tube to produce a package partitioning the resin composition from the catalyst composition. Solid particulate is continuously added into the stream of at least one of the catalyst composition and the resin composition and mixing the solid particulate and stream to produce a mixed composition; and the relative amount of solid particulate in the mixed composition is controlled by continuously determining the mass of solid particulate added to the mass of the stream. | 01-23-2014 |
Robert L. Mcginnis, Coventry, CT US
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20140124443 | Systems and Methods for Integrated Heat Recovery in Thermally Separable Draw Solute Recycling in Osmotically Driven Membrane Processes - Embodiment methods and systems for the recovery of heat produced from an osmotically driven membrane process (ODMP) are provided. Recovery of heat produced from an osmotically driven membrane process (ODMP) includes performing a draw solute thermal separation method on a first solution stream produced by the ODMP, in which the thermal separation method creates a first vapor stream containing draw solute from the first solution stream and a first liquid stream which is substantially free from the draw solute or which has a lower draw solute concentration than the first solution stream, and directing heat from at least a portion of the first vapor stream to a draw solute thermal separation method performed on a second solution stream from the ODMP. | 05-08-2014 |
20150014232 | MEMBRANE MODULES - The invention relates to membrane modules and applications therefor. In particular, the invention relates to the construction of membrane modules for use in forward osmosis, heat exchange, and distillation processes. | 01-15-2015 |
20150225261 | OSMOTIC SEPARATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Separation processes using osmotically driven membrane systems are disclosed generally involving the extraction of solvent from a first solution to concentrate solute by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. Enhanced efficiency may result from using low grade waste heat from industrial or commercial sources. Pre-treatment and post-treatment may also enhance the osmotically driven membrane processes. | 08-13-2015 |
20150232351 | OSMOTICALLY DRIVEN MEMBRANE PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRAW SOLUTE RECOVERY - The invention relates to osmotically driven membrane processes and systems and methods for recovering draw solutes in the osmotically driven membrane processes. Osmotically driven membrane processes involve the extraction of a solvent from a first solution to concentrate solute by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. Draw solute recovery may be carried out by various means including with the use of a membrane device. The draw solute recovery may also include the use of multi-stage solute recovery using distillation columns and/or membranes, where the recovery may be assisted by a heat pump. | 08-20-2015 |
Robert L. Mcginnis, Cambridge, MA US
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20110036774 | Spiral Wound Membrane Module for Forward Osmotic Use - A spiral wound membrane module for forward osmotic use is disclosed. The membrane module may generally include a forward osmosis membrane in a spiral wound configuration. The module may include two inlets and two outlets, and may define first and second fluid flow paths. The inlets to each of the fluid flow paths may be generally isolated so as to prevent mixing. In some embodiments, the membrane module may include a distributer region and a collector region. | 02-17-2011 |
20110203994 | Forward Osmosis Separation Processes - Separation processes using engineered osmosis are disclosed generally involving the extraction of solvent from a first solution to concentrate solute by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. One or both of the solute and solvent may be a desired product. Enhanced efficiency may result from using low grade waste heat from industrial or commercial sources. | 08-25-2011 |
20120091062 | Osmotic Desalination Process - An energy efficient desalination process that does not produce waste products involves the extraction of water from a first solution, such as seawater, by using a second concentrated solution to draw the water from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. By manipulating the equilibrium of the soluble and insoluble species of solute within the second solution in favor of the soluble species of the solute, a saturated second solution can be used to generate osmotic pressure on the first solution. Also, by adjusting the equilibrium in favor of the less soluble species after the water has been drawn from the first solution, a portion of the solute can easily be precipitated out. Heating the second solution decomposes the solute into its constituent gases. The constituent gases and precipitated solute may be recycled through the process to affect the changes in equilibrium and eliminate waste products. Additionally, by using the waste steam from industrial sources and a heat pump to effectively distribute heat through the present method, the present method exhibits greater energy efficiency than prior art methods. | 04-19-2012 |
20120228222 | Forward Osmosis Separation Processes - Separation processes using forward osmosis are disclosed generally involving the extraction of a solvent from a first solution to concentrate a solute therein by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. One or both of the solute and solvent may be a desired product. By manipulating the equilibrium of the soluble and insoluble species of solute within the second solution, a saturated second solution can be used to generate osmotic pressure on the first solution. The various species of solute within the second solution can be recovered and recycled through the process to affect the changes in equilibrium and eliminate waste products. Enhanced efficiency may result from using low grade waste heat from industrial or commercial sources. | 09-13-2012 |
20120267306 | OSMOTIC SEPARATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Separation processes using engineered osmosis are disclosed generally involving the extraction of solvent from a first solution to concentrate solute by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. Enhanced efficiency may result from using low grade waste heat from industrial or commercial sources. | 10-25-2012 |
20120267307 | OSMOTIC SEPARATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Separation processes using osmotically driven membrane systems are disclosed generally involving the extraction of solvent from a first solution to concentrate solute by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. Enhanced efficiency may result from using low grade waste heat from industrial or commercial sources. Pre-treatment and post-treatment may also enhance the osmotically driven membrane processes. | 10-25-2012 |
20120273417 | FORWARD OSMOSIS SEPARATION PROCESSES - Separation processes using engineered osmosis are disclosed generally involving the extraction of solvent from a first solution to concentrate solute by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. Enhanced efficiency may result from using low grade waste heat from industrial or commercial sources. | 11-01-2012 |
20140054215 | FORWARD OSMOSIS MEMBRANES - Forward osmosis membranes include an active layer and a thin support layer. A bilayer substrate including a removable backing layer may allow forward osmosis membranes with reduced supporting layer thickness to be processed on existing manufacturing lines. | 02-27-2014 |
20140165566 | Osmotic Heat Engine - A method of converting thermal energy into mechanical work that uses a semi-permeable membrane to convert osmotic pressure into electrical power. A closed cycle pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO) process known as an osmotic heat engine (OHE) uses a concentrated ammonia-carbon dioxide draw solution to create high osmotic pressures which generate water flux through a semi-permeable membrane against a hydraulic pressure gradient. The depressurization of the increased draw solution volume in a turbine produces electrical power. The process is maintained in steady state operation through the separation of the diluted draw solution into a re-concentrated draw solution and deionized water working fluid, both for reuse in the osmotic heat engine. | 06-19-2014 |
20140238917 | OSMOTIC DESALINATION PROCESS - An energy efficient desalination process that does not produce waste products involves the extraction of water from a first solution, such as seawater, by using a second concentrated solution to draw the water from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. By manipulating the equilibrium of the soluble and insoluble species of solute within the second solution in favor of the soluble species of the solute, a saturated second solution can be used to generate osmotic pressure on the first solution. Also, by adjusting the equilibrium in favor of the less soluble species after the water has been drawn from the first solution, a portion of the solute can easily be precipitated out. Heating the second solution decomposes the solute into its constituent gases. The constituent gases and precipitated solute may be recycled through the process to affect the changes in equilibrium and eliminate waste products. Additionally, by using the waste steam from industrial sources and a heat pump to effectively distribute heat through the present method, the present method exhibits greater energy efficiency than prior art methods. | 08-28-2014 |
20150157988 | SPIRAL WOUND MEMBRANE MODULE FOR FORWARD OSMOTIC USE - A spiral wound membrane module for forward osmotic use is disclosed. The membrane module may generally include a forward osmosis membrane in a spiral wound configuration. The module may include two inlets and two outlets, and may define first and second fluid flow paths. The inlets to each of the fluid flow paths may be generally isolated so as to prevent mixing. In some embodiments, the membrane module may include a distributer region and a collector region. | 06-11-2015 |
Robert L. Mcginnis, Conventry, CT US
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20140238937 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING FLUX IN OSMOTICALLY DRIVEN MEMBRANE SYSTEMS - The invention relates to improving flux in osmotically driven membrane systems by promoting and controlling the growth of biofilms on a surface of the membrane. | 08-28-2014 |
Robert L. Mcginnis, New Haven, CT US
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20090297431 | Multi-Stage Column Distillation (MSCD) Method for Osmotic Solute Recovery - A method and apparatus for separating draw solution solutes and product solvent from a draw solution using a plurality of distillation columns. In one embodiment, the draw solution is used in a Forward Osmosis (FO) water desalination process. In this embodiment, the draw solution is directed to the plurality of distillation columns in parallel while the energy stream (heat) is directed to the plurality of distillation columns in series such that the efficiency of heat use is improved and in turn the cost of the heat is reduced. | 12-03-2009 |
20100024423 | Osmotic Heat Engine - A method of converting thermal energy into mechanical work that uses a semi-permeable membrane to convert osmotic pressure into electrical power. A closed cycle pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO) process known as an osmotic heat engine (OHE) uses a concentrated ammonia-carbon dioxide draw solution to create high osmotic pressures which generate water flux through a semi-permeable membrane against a hydraulic pressure gradient. The depressurization of the increased draw solution volume in a turbine produces electrical power. The process is maintained in steady state operation through the separation of the diluted draw solution into a re-concentrated draw solution and deionized water working fluid, both for reuse in the osmotic heat engine. | 02-04-2010 |
20100108587 | Osmotic Desalination Process - An energy efficient desalination process that does not produce waste products involves the extraction of water from a first solution, such as seawater, by using a second concentrated solution to draw the water from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. By manipulating the equilibrium of the soluble and insoluble species of solute within the second solution in favor of the soluble species of the solute, a saturated second solution can be used to generate osmotic pressure on the first solution. Also, by adjusting the equilibrium in favor of the less soluble species after the water has been drawn from the first solution, a portion of the solute can easily be precipitated out. Heating the second solution decomposes the solute into its constituent gasses. The constituent gasses and precipitated solute may be recycled through the process to affect the changes in equilibrium and eliminate waste products. Additionally, by using the waste steam from industrial sources and a heat pump to effectively distribute heat through the present method, the present method exhibits greater energy efficiency than prior art methods. | 05-06-2010 |
Ryan Mcginnis, Lansing, IL US
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20140083963 | Lawn Mower Storage Device with Stair Step Storage Area - A container for storing various yard equipment items is provided. The container includes an open volume for receiving a lawn mower, an open rear end for inserting and removing the lawn mower, a pair of sidewalls, an open bottom, and a top wall including several risers and treads. The risers and treads provide the top wall with a stair step configuration. The stair steps enable the housing to match the contours of the yard equipment contained therein, and additionally provide storage space on the top of the housing for storing a plurality of items. The yard equipment can be inserted into and removed from the container without disturbing the items stored on the steps. | 03-27-2014 |
Ryan Mcginnis, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20130073248 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EMPLOYING MINIATURE INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNITS FOR DEDUCING FORCES AND MOMENTS ON BODIES - An apparatus for analyzing movement of equipment. The apparatus includes an inertial measurement unit continuously measuring six rigid body degrees of freedom of the equipment and outputting data representative thereof, wherein the inertial measurement unit defines a planar substrate having a single common plane. The inertial measurement unit further includes at least one angular rate gyro and at least one accelerometer sufficient to measure the six rigid body degrees of freedom and each being mounted on the single common plane. The apparatus further includes a processing unit determining the acceleration of the mass center of the equipment, the angular velocity and the angular acceleration of the equipment through a single derivative operation. | 03-21-2013 |
20140045630 | PITCHER TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD USING A BALL WITH AN EMBEDDED INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT - A measurement system having a miniature, wireless inertial measurement unit (IMU) disposed within or on a moving object, such as a ball or other member, to calculate the kinematics of the moving object. | 02-13-2014 |
20150223753 | BALL JOINT CENTER LOCATING METHOD USING DATA FROM ATTACHED INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT - A method for calculating the location of the center-of-rotation of a joint with an attached member. The method employs an inertial measurement unit (IMU) having an angular rate gyro and an accelerometer and coupling the inertial measurement unit to the member for detection of movement of the member. The inertial measurement unit outputs data representative of angular velocity and acceleration of the member mounted IMU in response to movement of the joint. The method further comprising analyzing the angular rate and acceleration data to determine the center-of-rotation of the joint. | 08-13-2015 |
Ryan S. Mcginnis, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20140297008 | ATHLETE SPEED PREDICTION METHOD USING DATA FROM ATTACHED INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT - An apparatus and method for calculating athlete speed non-invasively, on the field/court of play using data from a torso-mounted inertial measurement unit. The method complements existing, GPS-based methods for calculating athlete speed by enabling use in environments where GPS signal is unavailable (i.e. indoors). | 10-02-2014 |
Scott Mcginnis, Alpharetta, GA US
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20150332528 | System for Defense Weapon Control Utilizing One or a Plurality of Intelligent Weapons Control Boxes - A system for storing, monitoring, and releasing emergency defense weapons in a weapon-free environment is disclosed. The weapons can quickly be accessed when they are required for defensive purposes. | 11-19-2015 |
Sean Mcginnis, Roanoke, VA US
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20140093661 | Selective Blue Light Filtered Optic - Disclosed herein is a method that comprises providing a solution containing a dye or a dye mixture, ultrasonicating the solution to reduce the average size of aggregates of the dye or dye mixture contained in the solution, and incorporating the dye or the dye mixture in the optical path of a device that transmits light. | 04-03-2014 |
20150316688 | PHOTO-STABLE AND THERMALLY-STABLE DYE COMPOUNDS FOR SELECTIVE BLUE LIGHT FILTERED OPTIC - A system is provided comprising an optical filter. The optical filter comprises a Cu-porphyrin dye compound. The transmission spectrum of the system has an average transmission across the wavelength range of 460 nm-700 nm of at least 80%. The transmission spectrum of the system has an average transmission across the wavelength range 400 nm-460 nm that is less than 75%. | 11-05-2015 |
Sean Mcginnis, Washington, IL US
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20080238037 | Retracting tow system - A retracting tow system is disclosed which provides a spring loaded tow rope which automatically winds the tow rope around an included spool when not in use. The tow rope is affixed to a supplied shaft in a manner which prevents damage to the retracting mechanism while in use. An offset fairlead is also supplied which reduces the force on the shaft during a tow. | 10-02-2008 |
Seann W. Mcginnis, Carlsbad, CA US
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20130043158 | MODULAR GOLF CLUB CASE - A modular case for storing, transporting, and displaying sports equipment, in particular golf clubs, golf club components, and golf accessories. The case includes two independent halves, one half being configured for holding a plurality of shafts the other half including a plurality of removable, modular compartments. At least one of the halves of the case includes one or more support structures for supporting the half in an upright position. | 02-21-2013 |
Sean P. Mcginnis, Roanoke, VA US
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20110075096 | PHOTOCHROMIC OPHTHALMIC SYSTEMS THAT SELECTIVELY FILTER SPECIFIC BLUE LIGHT WAVELENGTHS - Ophthalmic systems are provided that include both a photochromic component and a blue-blocking component. | 03-31-2011 |
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Terry W. Mcginnis, Dallas, TX US
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Thomas Mcginnis, Encinitas, CA US
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20100261542 | Apparatuses, Methods and Systems for Improving Sports Playing Abilities - Sports training apparatuses, systems and methods for allowing a golf club user to estimate the trajectory and distance of a golf ball once it has been impacted with the golf club. One embodiment includes a golf club made up of a head, a ferrule, a shaft and a grip wherein one or more markings are positioned on said head, ferrule, shaft or grip or any combination of the head, ferrule, shaft and grip so the one or more markings may be used for monitoring and aiding in the improvement of the player's performance. The markings may be positioned at one or more locations about the external surface of one or more portions of the golf club including the head, the ferrule, the hosel, the shaft, and the grip. In other embodiments, additional markings may be used in conjunction with the first set of markings. | 10-14-2010 |
Timothy P. Mcginnis, Wheaton, IL US
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20100234621 | PROCESS FOR REACTING AN ALPHA, BETA-UNSATURATED DICARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOUND WITH AN ETHYLENICALLY UNSATURATED HYDROCARBON - The invention provides an improved method of synthesizing chemicals according to the ene reaction. The method addresses two problems that previously could not be addressed simultaneously, preventing charring of the reaction, and preventing gaseous degradation of the reagents. The method involves adding a boron bearing compound and an aromatic/antioxidant compound to the ene reaction. Combining these two compounds together inhibits charring and also causes an effect that neither compound can accomplish alone. The addition of these two compounds together also more effectively prevents either of the reagents from degrading than when either reagent is added alone. As a result the method reduces costs by reducing the amount of reagents needed for a synthesis and further reduces costs by eliminating the need to filter out char from the end products of the ene reaction. The method is particularly useful in the ene reaction synthesis of ASA from olefins and maleic anhydride. | 09-16-2010 |
Yvonne Mcginnis, Chicago, IL US
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