Mcleod, US
Bruce D. Mcleod, Sudbury, MA US
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20120324159 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING HIGH-PERFORMANCE, SCALEABLE DATA PROCESSING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS - A data system architecture is described that allows multiple processing and storage resources to be connected to multiple clients so as 1) to distribute the clients' workload efficiently across the available resources; and 2) to enable scaleable expansion, both in terms of the number of clients and in the number of resources. The major features of the architecture are separate, modular, client and resource elements that can be added independently, a high-performance cross-bar data switch interconnecting these various elements, separate serial communication paths for controlling the cross-bar switch settings, separate communication paths for passing control information among the various elements and a resource utilization methodology that enables clients to distribute processing or storage tasks across all available resources, thereby eliminating “hot spots” resulting from uneven utilization of those resources. | 12-20-2012 |
Casandra L. Mcleod, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100204164 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The invention disclosed in this document is related to the field of pesticides and their use in controlling pests. A compound having the following structure is disclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
20100204165 | Pesticidal Compositions - The invention disclosed in this document is related to the field of pesticides and their use in controlling pests. A compound having the following structure is disclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
20100292253 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula I”): | 11-18-2010 |
20120110701 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (Formula One) | 05-03-2012 |
20120172217 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention concerns novel heteroaryl-N-aryl thiosemicarbazones and their use in pest control, as insecticides and acaπcides This invention also includes preparation of the pesticide compositions containing the compounds, and methods of controlling insects using the compounds | 07-05-2012 |
20120172218 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The invention disclosed in this document is related to the field of pesticides and their use in controlling pests. A compound having the following structure is disclosed. | 07-05-2012 |
20120202687 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formulas (“Formula One” & “Formula Two” and “Formula Three”) | 08-09-2012 |
20140135218 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (Formula One) | 05-15-2014 |
20140148340 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - Pesticidal compositions and their uses are disclosed. | 05-29-2014 |
20140206668 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formulas (“Formula One” & “Formula Two” and “Formula Three”) | 07-24-2014 |
20140315721 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formulas (“Formula One” & “Formula Two” and “Formula Three”) | 10-23-2014 |
20150045218 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula I”): | 02-12-2015 |
20150080326 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The invention disclosed in this document is related to the field of pesticides and their use in controlling pests. A compound having the following structure is disclosed. | 03-19-2015 |
Casandra Lee Mcleod, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120122805 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The invention disclosed in this document is related to the field of pesticides and their use in controlling pests. A compound having the following structure is disclosed. | 05-17-2012 |
20130072382 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula I”): | 03-21-2013 |
20130089622 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula I”): | 04-11-2013 |
20140348947 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula I”): | 11-27-2014 |
Chastity Prince Mcleod, Stow, OH US
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20140099419 | FOOD SUSPENSION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a suspension device ( | 04-10-2014 |
20140113037 | SEASONING AND SUSPENSION DEVICE PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a package ( | 04-24-2014 |
20140120215 | SUSPENSION DEVICE AND SEASONING - The present invention relates to a food and a suspension device ( | 05-01-2014 |
Chris Mcleod, Raleigh, NC US
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20130031527 | PORTAL FOR AUTOMATED SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION - A portal is established between a software installer and a client to allow on-line management of a software implementation project. The installer of customizable software and the client may communicate through the portal to establish specifications for the software product. The software may be implemented by incorporating preconfigured software components into the software product. A portion of the preconfigured components may be modified based on the specifications of the client. The specifications may be identified by providing the client with a set-up wizard through the portal. The set-up wizard prompts the client for information and the software system may be configured based on logic generated in response to client input. | 01-31-2013 |
20140189678 | PORTAL FOR AUTOMATIC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION - A portal is established between a software installer and a client to allow on-line management of a software implementation project. The installer of customizable software and the client may communicate through the portal to establish specifications for the software product. The software may be implemented by incorporating preconfigured software components into the software product. A portion of the preconfigured components may be modified based on the specifications of the client. The specifications may be identified by providing the client with a set-up wizard through the portal. The set-up wizard prompts the client for information and the software system may be configured based on logic generated in response to client input. | 07-03-2014 |
Claire M. Mcleod, Stateline, NV US
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20130268063 | Anti-migration Micropatterned Stent Coating - An endoprosthesis has an expanded state and a contracted state, the endoprosthesis includes a stent having an inner surface defining a lumen and an outer surface; and a polymeric coating adhered to the outer surface of the stent. The polymeric coating includes a base and a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the base. When the endoprosthesis is expanded to the expanded state in a lumen defined by a vessel wall, the protrusions apply a force that creates an interlock between the vessel wall and the endoprosthesis. | 10-10-2013 |
Claire M. Mcleod, Philadelphia, PA US
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20150051693 | Anti-migration Micropatterned Stent Coating - An endoprosthesis has an expanded state and a contracted state, the endoprosthesis includes a stent having an inner surface defining a lumen, having an outer surface, and defining a plurality of apertures through the outer surface, wherein the apertures are arranged in a micropattern; and a coating (e.g., polymeric coating) attached to the outer surface of the stent. The coating includes a base and a tissue engagement portion including a second surface facing outwardly from the stent, the tissue engagement portion including a structure that defines a plurality of holes extending inwardly from the second surface toward the base. The holes are arranged in a micropattern. When the endoprosthesis is expanded to the expanded state in a lumen defined by a vessel wall, the structure applies a force that may reduce stent migration by creating an interlock between the vessel wall and the endoprosthesis. | 02-19-2015 |
Craig Mcleod, Riviera Beach, FL US
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20100000821 | MARINE MUFFLER WITH ANGULARLY DISPOSED INTERNAL BAFFLE - A marine muffler comprises an elongate cylindrical housing having an inlet and an outlet and defining an internal volume partitioned, by an angularly disposed internal baffle, into a lower chamber in communication with the inlet and an upper chamber in communication with the outlet. A vertically disposed duct is insertably secured to the baffle to allow exhaust gas and exhaust cooling water to flow from the lower inlet chamber to upper outlet chamber. The exhaust duct may preferably be further adapted with internal structure forming a plurality of individual flow conduits or passages. The duct is preferably positioned such that a plurality of flow passage inlets are positioned in proximity to the lower cylindrical housing wall, with flow passage outlets positioned in proximity to the upper housing wall. The lower duct wall may further be adapted with sidewall apertures for improving exhaust flow dynamics therethrough. | 01-07-2010 |
20100116585 | MARINE MUFFLER WITH ANGULARLY DISPOSED INTERNAL BAFFLE - A marine muffler comprises an elongate cylindrical housing having an inlet and an outlet and defining an internal volume partitioned, by an angularly disposed internal baffle, into a lower chamber in communication with the inlet and an upper chamber in communication with the outlet. A vertically disposed duct is insertably secured to the baffle to allow exhaust gas and exhaust cooling water to flow from the lower inlet chamber to upper outlet chamber. The exhaust duct may preferably be further adapted with internal structure forming a plurality of individual flow conduits or passages. The duct is preferably positioned such that a plurality of flow passage inlets are positioned in proximity to the lower cylindrical housing wall, with flow passage outlets positioned in proximity to the upper housing wall. The lower duct wall may further be adapted with sidewall apertures for improving exhaust flow dynamics therethrough. | 05-13-2010 |
Dale G. Mcleod, Ledyard, CT US
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20090042853 | PENEM PRODRUGS - Orally bioavailable prodrugs of sulopenem, e.g., | 02-12-2009 |
Darrin Albert Mcleod, Jeffersonville, VT US
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20120195997 | Nozzle Assembly Supporting Slide Movement of Valve Assembly - A mold-tool system ( | 08-02-2012 |
David Mcleod, Lutz, FL US
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20090141588 | Flasher sonar device with light guide - A sonar device includes a light source, a rotatable element, a motor for rotating the rotatable element, and a display. A light guide mounted on the rotatable element has an inlet end aligned with the light source and an outlet end aligned with the display. Light emitted from the light source enters the inlet end of the light guide, is directed from the inlet end to the outlet end in a beam, and is emitted out the outlet end of the light guide. | 06-04-2009 |
David G. Mcleod, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20090211726 | THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS - A thermal energy storage material (TESM) system (and associated methods) that reproducibly stores and recovers latent heat comprising i) at least one first metal containing material including at least one first metal compound that includes a nitrate ion, a nitrite ion, or both; ii) at least one second metal containing material including at least one second metal compound; and iii) optionally including water, wherein the water concentration if any is present is less than about 10 wt. %; wherein the TESM has a liquidus temperature, T | 08-27-2009 |
David G. Mcleod, Rochester, MI US
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20080254281 | Microlayer Structures and Methods - Improved microlayer structures and methods typically employing at least 4 stacked layers of polymers (e.g., including alternating layers of components A and B), such as that obtained by coextrusion. The layers each have a thickness of less than about 50 microns. One optional approach involves forming an intermediate form that includes at least one elongated member made from the plurality of layers, from which a shaped composite article may be made. | 10-16-2008 |
20080257482 | Composite Pipes and Method Making Same - Reinforced composite pipes and methods for making the same, generally employ at least one polymeric reinforcement phase, typically provided as an intermediate form | 10-23-2008 |
20080261471 | Polyolefinic Materials for Plastic Composites - A reinforced composite article and method for making the same. The article and method employ at least one elongated member as a reinforcement phase. Specific elongated members are multiple layer structures wherein the layers are each polyolefinic (e.g., at least one of the layers may be a propylene-based polymer, such as a propylene-ethylene copolymer, an isotactic polypropylene homopolymer, or a combination thereof). Optionally, at least one of the layers may include a non-migratory process aid or surface modifier agent. An intermediate form including the elongated member may made and processed (for example, with a step of consolidation) to form a composite article. | 10-23-2008 |
20080265457 | Plastic Composite Articles and Methods of Making Same - A reinforced composite article and method for making the same. The article and method employ at least one elongated plastic member as a reinforcement phase. An intermediate form including the elongated member is made and can be processed, for example, to form a composite article with a smooth exposed reinforcement surface. | 10-30-2008 |
20080265464 | Apparatus and Process for Manufacturing Shaped Plastic Reinforced Composite Articles - A process for forming a shaped three dimensional article, comprising the steps of deforming an intermediate form ( | 10-30-2008 |
20110114215 | COMPOSITE PIPES AND METHOD MAKING SAME - Reinforced composite pipes and methods for making the same, generally employ at least one polymeric reinforcement phase, typically provided as an intermediate form. The intermediate form is typically applied over a core pipe, and may be consolidated. An optional jacket may be employed. | 05-19-2011 |
20110121628 | VEHICULAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY - A molded plastic seat back assembly for a vehicle including at least two polymeric vertical support members including a top portion, a center portion, and a lower portion, wherein at least a portion of the polymeric vertical support members have a alternating wall section portion including a front wall section, a connective middle wall section and a back wall section; at least one cross-seat member connectively disposed between the polymeric vertical support members; at least one recliner bracket connectively disposed to the lower portion of the polymeric vertical support members for anchoring the molded plastic seat back assembly to a seat back recliner assembly; and at least one strap reinforcement member. | 05-26-2011 |
20120077005 | MICROLAYER STRUCTURES AND METHODS - Improved microlayer structures and methods typically employing at least 4 stacked layers of polymers (e.g., including alternating layers of components A and B), such as that obtained by coextrusion. The layers each have a thickness of less than about 50 microns. One optional approach involves forming an intermediate form that includes at least one elongated member made from the plurality of layers, from which a shaped composite article may be made. | 03-29-2012 |
20120216981 | THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a thermal energy storage material (TESM) system (and associated methods). The TESM system comprises i) a container having a wall surface; and ii) a TESM in at least partial contact with the wall surface. The TESM may include, consist essentially of, or consist of a metal containing compound comprising at least two different metal cations and one or more polyatomic anions. The at least two metal cations may include lithium cations. The TESM may have a liquidus temperature, T | 08-30-2012 |
Deborah C. Mcleod, Romeo, MI US
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20110209116 | Programming Method and System For DAQ-Containing Device - A programmable data acquisition system capable of selectively physically disconnecting a data acquisition element and memory element of the system from a processing element of the data acquisition system and connecting the data acquisition element and memory element to an external programming connector when the external programming connector is connected to an external application development device such that a processor of the external application development device can access the data acquisition element and memory element for generation of an application program for implementation by the processing element. A method of building an original application program on the data acquisition system using an external application development device via selective disconnecting and reconnecting of the data acquisition element and memory element of the system from a processing element of the data acquisition system. | 08-25-2011 |
Dennis A. Mcleod, Rochester, MI US
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20100018300 | Method of Aligning Properties for Dynamometer Testing - A method of aligning a property for testing in a dynamometer cell is provided, including the steps of: mounting a laser travel car to each of four risers in a repositionable manner; mounting a laser to each of the laser travel cars in a repositionable manner; securing a dyno cart into a cart receiving station between the four risers; calibrating each of the lasers; preparing the dyno cart to receive the property; mounting the property to the dyno cart; orienting the various lasers based, at least in part, upon predetermined optimal alignment dimensions to thereby provide a set of target locations; orienting the property such that predetermined locations of the property align with the set of target locations to ensure appropriate property orientation during testing; and removing the dyno cart from the cart receiving station for delivery to the dynamometer cell. | 01-28-2010 |
Donald Mcleod, Sandy, UT US
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20080312246 | Substituted Piperazines as Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor Antagonists - The invention relates to compounds of formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof: | 12-18-2008 |
Donald A. Mcleod, Sandy, UT US
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20090131454 | New compounds 067 - The present invention is directed to novel compounds, their use in therapy and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said novel compounds. | 05-21-2009 |
20120238540 | AMINO-PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AS INHIBITORS OF IKK EPSILON AND/OR TBK1 - The invention relates to certain amino-pyrimidine compounds that inhibit IKK epsilon and/or TBK1, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of these compounds in treating a variety of diseases and disorders. | 09-20-2012 |
20140288044 | COMPOSITIONS AND THERAPEUTIC USES OF IKK-RELATED KINASE EPSILON AND TANKBINDING KINASE 1 INHIBITORS - The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and the use of these compounds, compositions, and medicaments in methods of treating diseases and disorders. | 09-25-2014 |
Douglas D. Mcleod, Kingston, NJ US
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20080269499 | CRYSTALLINE FORMS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SPIRO-HYDANTOIN COMPOUNDS - A process is provided for preparing spiro-hydantoin compounds of the formula II | 10-30-2008 |
Emma Mcleod, Northfield, IL US
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20140127344 | CONFECTIONERY PROCESSING MACHINE AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A confectionery processing machine has a hopper attached to a dispensing unit. The dispensing unit comprises a plurality of co-operating piston and nozzles. The hopper is arranged to supply an edible material to the plurality of co-operating piston and nozzles. The dispensing unit is arranged in order to dispense the edible material from the plurality of co-operating piston and nozzles. The confectionery processing machine is improved by providing the hopper with at least two separate compartments. Here, each compartment separately provides edible material to a portion of the plurality of pistons. Consequently, a more flexible confectionery processing machine is provided because all the plurality of piston and nozzles are not provided from the same compartment. | 05-08-2014 |
Geoff Mcleod, St. Petersburg, FL US
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20100320360 | EQUIPMENT SUPPORT PLATFORM - An earth anchored equipment support platform for supporting equipment at a desired elevation above the ground surface where the earth anchor is enclosed and concealed by the equipment support platform includes a top, a bottom and a sidewall joined with and formed along the perimeter of the top. An earth anchor receiving space is enclosed by the sidewall. A sight passage extends through the sidewall and into the earth anchor receiving space, wherein the earth anchor receiving space is viewable from an exterior position of the sidewall though the sight passage. Two or more equipment support platforms can be stacked, one on top of each other, in a partially nested arrangement to increase equipment elevation. | 12-23-2010 |
Gregg A. Mcleod, Greenwood Village, CO US
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20090308745 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON REMOVAL WHILE MAINTAINING OPTIMUM MEMBRANE FILTER PERFORMANCE - A system and process for enhancing total organic carbon (“TOC”) removal from raw, untreated water while maintaining optimum membrane filter performance. The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art water filtration systems by controlling the pH level of the water, prior to the water being directed through said membrane filter, so that the particulate charge of the water aligns with the electromagnetic surface charge of membrane filter. Maintaining the particulate charge of the water within an optimum charge window for the particular membrane filter enhances the membrane filter's performance by decreasing the fouling rate of the membrane filter. | 12-17-2009 |
20100300970 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON REMOVAL WHILE MAINTAINING OPTIMUM MEMBRANE FILTER PERFORMANCE - One embodiment of a method to system for enhancing TOC removal while maintaining membrane filter performance is the implementation of a dual pH control system. This embodiment will enhance the ability to maximize TOC removal while maintaining optimum membrane filter performance. By adjusting pH, dosing a chemical coagulant and incorporating liquid-solids separation, a considerably higher degree of TOC removal is possible. By adjusting pH again after liquid-solids separation this embodiment can drastically increase the efficiency of the membrane microfiltration/ultrafiltration system. | 12-02-2010 |
20130299424 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON REMOVAL WHILE MAINTAINING OPTIMUM MEMBRANE FILTER PERFORMANCE - A system and process for enhancing total organic carbon (“TOC”) removal from raw, untreated water while maintaining optimum membrane filter performance. The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art water filtration systems by controlling the pH level of the water, prior to the water being directed through said membrane filter, so that the particulate charge of the water aligns with the electromagnetic surface charge of membrane filter. Maintaining the particulate charge of the water within an optimum charge window for the particular membrane filter enhances the membrane filter's performance by decreasing the fouling rate of the membrane filter. | 11-14-2013 |
20130299425 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON REMOVAL WHILE MAINTAINING OPTIMUM MEMBRANE FILTER PERFORMANCE - One embodiment of a method to system for enhancing TOC removal while maintaining membrane filter performance is the implementation of a dual pH control system. This embodiment will enhance the ability to maximize TOC removal while maintaining optimum membrane filter performance. By adjusting pH, dosing a chemical coagulant and incorporating liquid-solids separation, a considerably higher degree of TOC removal is possible. By adjusting pH again after liquid-solids separation this embodiment can drastically increase the efficiency of the membrane microfiltration/ultrafiltration system. | 11-14-2013 |
20130299426 | PROCESS FOR ENHANCED TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON REMOVAL WHILE MAINTAINING OPTIMUM MEMBRANE FILTER PERFORMANCE - A system and process for enhancing total organic carbon (“TOC”) removal from raw, untreated water while maintaining optimum membrane filter performance. The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art water filtration systems by controlling the pH level of the water, prior to the water being directed through said membrane filter, so that the particulate charge of the water aligns with the electromagnetic surface charge of membrane filter. Maintaining the particulate charge of the water within an optimum charge window for the particular membrane filter enhances the membrane filter's performance by decreasing the fouling rate of the membrane filter. | 11-14-2013 |
Gregg A. Mcleod US
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20090101578 | Process for enhanced total organic carbon removal while maintaining optimum membrane filter performance - One embodiment of a method to system for enhancing TOC removal while maintaining membrane filter performance is the implementation of a dual pH control system. This embodiment will enhance the ability to maximize TOC removal while maintaining optimum membrane filter performance. By adjusting pH, dosing a chemical coagulant and incorporating liquid-solids separation, a considerably higher degree of TOC removal is possible. By adjusting pH again after liquid-solids separation this embodiment can drastically increase the efficiency of the membrane microfiltration/ultrafiltration system. | 04-23-2009 |
Gregory F. Mcleod, Atlanta, GA US
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20110193964 | Method and System for Wireless Monitoring - Methods and systems for wireless audio and video monitoring are disclosed. The methods and systems for wireless audio and video monitoring incorporate portability and bi-directional features. The system components are able to identify and connect via a wireless transmission method with the greatest available bandwidth. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular networks or a combination thereof are disclosed as transmission methods. The methods and systems also include the ability to transmit the audio and video to multiple receivers simultaneously. | 08-11-2011 |
Howard Mcleod, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110034488 | METHOD OF ASSAYING 5-FU - The present invention provides methods, compositions, devices and kits for assaying 5-FU. | 02-10-2011 |
Hugh S. Mcleod, Clinton Township, MI US
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20140216241 | BLAST ATTENUATION SEAT - A seat supports an occupant of a vehicle and absorbs a force between the occupant and the vehicle created by relative movement between the occupant and the vehicle. The seat includes a seat back and a seat bottom frame supporting the seat back and extending from the seat back along an axis. A seat pan is moveably coupled to the seat bottom frame and an energy absorbing device is coupled to the seat bottom frame and the seat pan. The energy absorbing device is configured to absorb at least a portion of the force between the occupant and the vehicle when the seat pan moves relative to the seat bottom frame. A link is pivotably coupled to the seat pan and to the seat bottom frame and guides movement of the seat pan relative to the seat bottom frame away from the seat back along the axis when the seat pan moves relative to the seat bottom frame. | 08-07-2014 |
20140216242 | Blast Attenuation Device For Absorbing Force Between An Occupant And A Vehicle - A device for a vehicle supports an occupant of the vehicle and absorbs a force between the occupant and the vehicle created by relative movement between the occupant and the vehicle. The device includes a pan for supporting the occupant. A first energy absorbing device is coupled to the pan and configured to absorb at least a portion of the force when a magnitude of the force reaches a first magnitude. A second energy absorbing device supports the first energy absorbing device and is configured to absorb at least a portion of the force when the magnitude of the force reaches a second magnitude greater than the first magnitude. A third energy absorbing device supports the second energy absorbing device and is configured to absorb at least a portion of the force when the force reaches a third magnitude greater than the second magnitude. | 08-07-2014 |
Ian Scott Mcleod, Chicago, IL US
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20130132950 | AUTOMATION OF VIRTUAL MACHINE INSTALLATION BY SPLITTING AN INSTALLATION INTO A MINIMAL INSTALLATION AND CUSTOMIZATION - A server computing system receives a request to instantiate a virtual machine in a cloud. The request is associated with a template that specifies the operating system and software packages to be installed on the virtual machine. The system splits the installation of the virtual machine into creating a minimal operating system installation, customizing the minimal installation, and generating a disk image of the customized minimal installation. The system creates a minimal installation of the specified operating system, executes the minimal operating system in a virtual machine guest, and customizes the minimal installation of the operating system as specified in the template. The system generates a virtual machine disk image of the customized minimal installation that is a cloud generic virtual machine disk image an is configurable to instantiate the virtual machine in clouds provided by different cloud providers. | 05-23-2013 |
20130185715 | MANAGEMENT OF INTER-DEPENDENT CONFIGURATIONS OF VIRTUAL MACHINES IN A CLOUD - A server computer system determines that configuring a first virtual machine in a cloud depends on a configuration result of configuring a second virtual machine. The server computer system configures the second virtual machine in the cloud and configures the first virtual machine in the cloud using the configuration result of the second virtual machine. | 07-18-2013 |
20130227089 | BUILDING VIRTUAL MACHINE DISK IMAGES FOR DIFFERENT CLOUD CONFIGURATIONS FROM A SINGLE GENERIC VIRTUAL MACHINE DISK IMAGE - A computer system receives a request to instantiate a virtual machine (VM) in a first target cloud and a second target cloud. The target clouds operate with different configuration parameters. The system modifies a generic VM disk image that is not formatted for the first or second target cloud to create a cloud-formatted VM disk image for the first target cloud and a cloud-formatted VM disk image for the second target cloud. The first target cloud cloud-formatted VM disk image is based on the first target cloud configuration parameters, and the second target cloud cloud-formatted VM disk image is based on the second target cloud configuration parameters. The system instantiates a VM in the first target cloud using the first target cloud cloud-formatted VM disk image and a VM in the second target cloud using the second target cloud cloud-formatted VM disk image. | 08-29-2013 |
James F. Mcleod, Morris Township, NJ US
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20100291034 | COMBINATIONS OF HCV PROTEASE INHIBITOR(S) AND CYP3A4 INHIBITOR(S), AND METHODS OF TREATMENT RELATED THERETO - Disclosed are medicaments, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical kits, and methods based on combinations comprising, separately or together: (a) a CYP3A4 inhibitor; and (b) a HCV protease inhibitor; for concurrent or consecutive administration in treating a human subject infected with HCV. | 11-18-2010 |
James Francis Mcleod, Hatboro, PA US
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20120295911 | Novel Compounds and Compositions for Treatment of Breathing Control Disorders or Diseases - The present invention includes compositions that are useful in the treatment of breathing control diseases or disorders in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also includes a method of treating a respiratory disease or disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical formulation of the invention. The present invention further includes a method of preventing destabilization or stabilizing breathing rhythm in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical formulation of the invention. | 11-22-2012 |
20140371224 | NOVEL COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF BREATHING CONTROL DISORDERS OR DISEASES - The present invention includes compounds, and compositions comprising the same, that are useful in the treatment of breathing control diseases or disorders in a subject in need thereof. The present invention also includes a method of treating a respiratory disease or disorder in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention. The present invention further includes a method of preventing destabilization or stabilizing breathing rhythm in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention. | 12-18-2014 |
James Grayland Mcleod, Florence, SC US
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20110101003 | LOW-PROFILE SHIPPING SYSTEM - A low-profile shipping system for shipping an object without a pallet includes a shipping crate configured to surround the object being shipped. The shipping crate is configured to substantially enclose the object being shipped. The shipping crate defines a first passageway and a second passageway. The first passageway and the second passageway are adapted to receive a fork of a forklift. The low-profile shipping system also includes a shipping rail attached to the inside of the shipping crate at a location above the first passageway and the second passageway. The shipping rail is adapted to support the weight of the object and the shipping crate while the object is being transported by forklift. | 05-05-2011 |
Justin Mcleod, Washington, DC US
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20130066972 | Recommendation and Matching Method and Systems - The present invention includes methods and systems for matching people. Current methods of and systems for matching people fail to use the best source for gathering information about a person: others who know that person. The present invention uses crowd-sourced tagging to determine attributes of the population of potential recommendations. The invention can also determine a user's preferences either implicitly, by leveraging the user's ratings of others and the crowd-sourced tags to determine the most important attributes to the user, or explicitly, by allowing a user to specify the most important attributes of people. | 03-14-2013 |
Kenneth J. Mcleod, Vestal, NY US
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20080214971 | Excercise device utilizing loading apparatus - A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, a exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The loading mechanism may be incorporated into any exercise device, including standard exercise devices such as rowing machines, stair climbing machines, elliptical trainers, bicycles, cross-country ski trainers, treadmills, or weight trainers. | 09-04-2008 |
20100152819 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING BLOOD AND LYMPH FLOW IN THE EXTREMITIES - Methods for enhancing blood and lymph flow in the extremities of a human subject are disclosed. In one aspect, the methods rely on a stimulus effective to displace the skin of a plantar or palmer surface of the subject, thereby enhancing blood and lymph flow in the extremity associated with the stimulated plantar or palmer surface. In another aspect, the methods rely on an electrical stimulus to directly stimulate cutaneous receptors in a plantar or palmer surface of the subject, thereby enhancing blood and lymph flow in the extremity associated with the stimulated cutaneous receptors. Apparatus for enhancing blood and lymph flow in the extremities of a human subject according to the methods of the present invention are also disclosed. | 06-17-2010 |
20110196262 | REAL-TIME ASSESSMENT OF ABSOLUTE MUSCLE EFFORT DURING OPEN AND CLOSED CHAIN ACTIVITIES - Methods and apparatus based on vibromyography technology are provided that overcome the substantial limitations of current VMG muscle assessment approaches. Specifically, embodiments of the invention provide a means by which clinicians and trainers can perform real-time muscle assessment during typical functional activities (activities involving substantial human movements). In some embodiments, the invention allows the artisan to simultaneously measure muscle forces being generated by complementary, supplementary, and/or antagonistic muscle pairs such that real-time muscle effort ratios can be calculated. In some embodiments, the measurements provide a means by which clinicians and trainers can diagnose musculo-skeletal injuries and pains associated with muscle imbalances. | 08-11-2011 |
Kenneth James Mcleod, Vestal, NY US
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20130274840 | DEVICE FOR PERSONAL HEATING USING A DIRECTED ENERGY BEAM - The present disclosure describes improvements to personal heating that can raise the temperature of a target (e.g., a human) to maintain comfort, but at much less operating costs of conventional heating devices, e.g., space heaters. The embodiments describe devices (and system and methods) that utilize an energy beam (e.g., having a wavelength in the infrared spectrum) that changes the temperature of the outer layers of skin on a human. These embodiments offer an individualize solution to personal heating at relatively low energy consumption. | 10-17-2013 |
Levi Mcleod, Delta, CO US
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20120174375 | Imaging Device Mount for Interconnection with Sighting Devices - A device for use in connection with various viewing and imaging devices is disclosed. More specifically, a mount is provided that is both capable of being attached to preexisting viewing devices, such as spotting scopes, rifle scopes, and other magnification devices, and further accommodating preexisting image recording and/or displaying devices, such as cameras and cameras phones. Features and advantages of both preexisting viewing and image recording devices may therefore be used in concert with one another. | 07-12-2012 |
20130045657 | MULTIPLE REED GAME CALL - A game call having a plurality of reeds is provided for simulating the sound of a game animal. The call provides sounding board with first and second opposing faces and at least one reed associated with the first face and the second face. A user may selectively operate one or more of the reeds in order to simulate the call or sound of one or more animals. | 02-21-2013 |
20140253800 | Imaging Device Mount For Interconnection With Sighting Devices - A device for use in connection with various viewing and imaging devices is disclosed. More specifically, a mount is provided that is both capable of being attached to preexisting viewing devices, such as spotting scopes, rifle scopes, and other magnification devices, and further accommodating preexisting image recording and/or displaying devices, such as cameras and cameras phones. Features and advantages of both preexisting viewing and image recording devices may therefore be used in concert with one another. | 09-11-2014 |
Malcolm N. Mcleod, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20100020988 | INDIVIDUAL AUDIO RECEIVER PROGRAMMER - Methods and devices to compensate for individual hearing loss when listening to audio systems are described. An individualized frequency configuration is applied to the output of an audio system wherein the volume of audio signals at one or more frequencies is adjusted to compensate for a user's hearing deficit. The devices are operable to work with multiple users. | 01-28-2010 |
Mark H. Mcleod, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20120305631 | INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER PROCESS FOR FORMING SOLDER BUMPS ON SUBSTRATES - Solder bumps of uniform height are provided on a substrate through the use of injection molded solder. Copper pillars or ball limiting metallurgy are formed over I/O pads within the channels of a patterned layer of photoresist. Solder is injected over the pillars or BLM, filling the channels. The solder, which does not contain flux, is allowed to solidify. It forms a plurality of solder structures (bumps) of equal heights. Solder injection and solidification are preferably carried out in a nitrogen environment or a forming gas environment. Molten solder can be injected in channels formed in round wafers without spillage using a carrier assembly that accommodates such wafers and a fill head. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305633 | INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER PROCESS FOR FORMING SOLDER BUMPS ON SUBSTRATES - Solder bumps of uniform height are provided on a substrate through the use of injection molded solder. Copper pillars or ball limiting metallurgy are formed over I/O pads within the channels of a patterned layer of photoresist. Solder is injected over the pillars or BLM, filling the channels. The solder, which does not contain flux, is allowed to solidify. It forms a plurality of solder structures (bumps) of equal heights. Solder injection and solidification are preferably carried out in a nitrogen environment or a forming gas environment. Molten solder can be injected in channels formed in round wafers without spillage using a carrier assembly that accommodates such wafers and a fill head. | 12-06-2012 |
20120318855 | IMS (INJECTION MOLDED SOLDER) WITH TWO RESIST LAYERS FOR FORMING SOLDER BUMPS ON SUBSTRATES - A photoresist layer is applied over a solder resist layer on a substrate such as a wafer. Openings in the solder resist and photoresist layers are filled with flux-free molten solder using IMS. The process is applicable to fine pitch applications and chip size packaging substrates. A protection layer may be employed to facilitate removal of the photoresist layer from the substrate. An oversized substrate including an adhesive layer on a peripheral area may be employed for providing greater adhesion of a dry film layer to the peripheral area of the substrate than the central portion thereof. The peripheral area is removed following IMS. | 12-20-2012 |
Mark Harrison Mcleod, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20140262113 | FORMING CONSTANT DIAMETER SPHERICAL METAL BALLS - A process and tools for forming spherical metal balls is described incorporating molds, injection molded solder, a liquid or gaseous environment to reduce or remove metal oxides and an unconstrained reflow of metal in a heated liquid or gas and solidification of molten metal in a cooler liquid or gas. | 09-18-2014 |
Marshall Chandler Mcleod, Hillsboro, OR US
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20100323527 | Selection and deposition of nanoparticles using CO2-expanded liquids - A method for size selection of nanostructures comprising utilizing a gas-expanded liquids (GEL) and controlled pressure to precipitate desired size populations of nanostructures, e.g., monodisperse. The GEL can comprise CO | 12-23-2010 |
Matthew Mcleod, Boston, MA US
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20080226588 | Treating melanoma with bis(thiohydrazide amides) - Disclosed herein are methods of treating lentigo maligna, superficial spreading malignant melanoma, acral lentiginous malignant melanoma or nodular malignant melanoma with bis(thio-hydrazide amides) represented by a formula selected from structural formulas (i)-(ix) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these bis(thio-hydrazide amides) and compositions comprising these bis(thiohydrazide)amides and one or more anti-cancer agent. | 09-18-2008 |
20120232134 | COMBINATION CANCER THERAPY WITH BIS(THIOHYDRAZIDE) AMIDE COMPOUNDS - Disclosed is a method of treating a subject with cancer, the method comprising the step of co-administering to the subject over three to five weeks, a taxane in an amount of between about 243 μmol/m | 09-13-2012 |
Michael Mcleod, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20130141082 | LINEAR POSITION SENSOR ASSEMBLY HAVING MAGNETIC SHIELD - A linear position sensor assembly having a magnetic shield minimizes interference (noise) from adjacent electrical and electromagnetic devices, particularly solenoids. The sensor assembly includes a permanent magnet linear contactless displacement (PLCD) sensor comprising a pair of magnetic field sensors which are spaced apart by a member of high magnetic permeability such as a metal bar. The sensors and metal bar are enclosed, i.e., surrounded on three sides, by a cover or shield of high magnetic permeability material such as steel or mu metal, for example. A permanent magnet is disposed in sensed proximity to the sensors and translates with a clutch actuator component. When the clutch actuator component translates axially, the two field sensors provide a signal to associated electronics having high linearity, low noise and no deadband. | 06-06-2013 |
Michael Mcleod, Romeoville, IL US
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20090101701 | INTEGRATED CARTON LID DESIGNS - A plurality of cartons, preferably fabricated from paper, paperboard and/or corrugated paperboard, and particularly of tray or wrapper-style construction, are provided, having integral lid constructions, and outer overlap panels, operably associated with the at least one top panel, to enable articulation of the carton into a substantially completed structure, without interfering with the subsequent articulation of the at least one top panel to enable loading of the carton subsequent to articulation and affixation of the outer overlap panels. | 04-23-2009 |
20110204130 | INTEGRATED CARTON LID DESIGNS - A plurality of cartons, preferably fabricated from paper, paperboard and/or corrugated paperboard, and particularly of tray or wrapper-style construction, are provided, having integral lid constructions, and outer overlap panels, operably associated with the at least one top panel, to enable articulation of the carton into a substantially completed structure, without interfering with the subsequent articulation of the at least one top panel to enable loading of the carton subsequent to articulation and affixation of the outer overlap panels. | 08-25-2011 |
20140339293 | INTEGRATED CARTON LID DESIGNS - A plurality of cartons, preferably fabricated from paper, paperboard and/or corrugated paperboard, and particularly of tray or wrapper-style construction, are provided, having integral lid constructions, and outer overlap panels, operably associated with the at least one top panel, to enable articulation of the carton into a substantially completed structure, without interfering with the subsequent articulation of the at least one top panel to enable loading of the carton subsequent to articulation and affixation of the outer overlap panels. | 11-20-2014 |
Michael Mcleod, Haslett, MI US
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20110225203 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AND EVALUATING REVIEW TASKS - Methods and systems for tracking and evaluating review tasks. In one example embodiment, a method for tracking and evaluating review tasks includes operations for defining a review task, receiving a review response, scoring the review response, and storing a review score. The defining a review task can include receiving a plurality of parameters including a review target and a reviewer. The review response can be received from a reviewer and can be associated with the review task. The scoring the review response can include creating a review score for the reviewer. The review score can be stored in association with the reviewer and the review response within a database. | 09-15-2011 |
20110225241 | SOCIAL WRITING APPLICATION PLATFORM - Methods and systems for tracking and evaluating social writing activities are discussed. In one example embodiment, a method for tracking and evaluating social writing activities includes operations for monitoring content creation, tracking social behaviors, identifying activities of value, and associating the activities of value with a complex activity. The monitoring content creation can include detecting activities within a social software environment. The tracking social behaviors include tracking behaviors related to the content creation activities performed within the social software environment. The identifying activities of value include identifying activities of value associated with the content creation activities. Finally, associating the activities of value with a complex activity can form a composite picture. | 09-15-2011 |
Michael B. Mcleod, Romeoville, IL US
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20090145955 | FOOD-TRANSPORT CONTAINER WITH MONOPLANAR MULTIPART END PANELS - A container is adapted to transport food or other articles. The container includes a floor, two side walls, a front end closure coupled to the side walls, and a rear end closure coupled to the side walls. | 06-11-2009 |
20090188829 | FOOD-TRANSPORT CONTAINER WITH MONOPLANAR MULTIPART END PANELS - A container is adapted to transport food or other articles. The container includes a floor, two side walls, a front end closure coupled to the side walls, and a rear end closure coupled to the side walls. | 07-30-2009 |
20120000973 | OCTAGON-SHAPED FOOD-TRANSPORT CONTAINER - A container is adapted to transport food or other articles. The container includes a floor, two side walls, a front end closure coupled to the side walls, and a rear end closure coupled to the side walls. | 01-05-2012 |
20130186948 | ARTICLE-TRANSPORT CONTAINER - An article-transport container comprises a floor having a respective left-side and right-side closures that are foldably joined thereto. A front end wall is foldably joined to the floor and to the respective left-side and right-side closures. A rear end wall is foldably joined to the floor and to the respective left-side and right-side closures and at least one tri-layers corner cooperate with the respective left-side and right-side closures to define an interior region adapted to receive articles therein. The least one tri-layer corner includes respective outer and inner layers and a medical layer which is sandwiched between the respective outer and inner layers and a medical layer which is sandwiched between the respective outer and inner layers to enhance stacking strength of the container while minimizing scarps produced during construction of the container. | 07-25-2013 |
20140084047 | ARTICLE-TRANSPORT CONTAINER - An article-transport container comprises a floor having a respective left-side and right-side closures foldably joined thereto. A front end closure is foldably joined to the floor and to the respective right-side and left-side closures. A rear end closure is foldably joined to the floor and to the respective right-side and left-side closures. Four quad-layer corners are defined by a first quad-layer corner, a second quad-layer corner, a third quad-layer corner, and a fourth quad-layer corner which cooperate with the respective right-side and left-side closures to define an interior region adapted to receive articles therein. The first quad-layer corner includes respective outer and inner layers and respective first and second medial layers that are sandwiched between the respective outer and inner layers to enhance stacking strength of the container while minimizing scarps produced during construction of the container. | 03-27-2014 |
20150191272 | SHIPPING AND DISPLAY CONTAINER - A container is provided including a blank of sheet material having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The blank forms the container having a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, a top wall, a first side wall and an opposing second side wall, the container defining a cavity, and at least the front wall defining a display area for facilitating displaying product contained within container. | 07-09-2015 |
Michael Bruce Mcleod, Romeoville, IL US
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20090139946 | CONTAINER WITH GUSSETED CORNER - An article-transport tray includes a floor and a side wall which cooperate to form an article-storage space sized to carry a wide variety of items, articles, or products. | 06-04-2009 |
Michael P. Mcleod, Milwaukee, WI US
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20140066741 | Disposable ECG Leadwire Connector - The ECG leadwire connector is designed in a way that allows low cost high volume manufacturing of an ECG leadwire assembly using standard continuous web converting processes and materials. The integrated ECG leadwire connector is assembled using the same printing and laminating processes that are used to construct the rest of the leadwire assembly. Patient safety requirements are met by the physical dimensions of the connector electrical contacts and by the thickness of a dielectric isolation feature which prevents inadvertent contact with potentially hazardous potentials, while still allowing the connector pins to make contact with the leadwire conductors. The connector also incorporates and RFID tag that allows multiple leadwire configurations to be accommodated and identified and authenticated during use. | 03-06-2014 |
Phillip Brian Mcleod, Chesapeake, VA US
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20150150226 | Scent Releasing Fishing Lure - A scent releasing fishing lure for use in releasing a fish attractant while being reeled through a water stream includes a lure body having a continuous outer wall having a front end and a rear end opposed to the front end and defining an interior area. The front end defines an inlet and the rear end defines an outlet configured to receive and release a water stream, respectively. A water channel is situated in the interior area and connects the inlet and outlet, the water channel being configured to transfer water from the inlet to the outlet. A scent compartment is positioned in the interior area of the lure body and configured to selectively retain the fish attractant, the scent compartment defining an opening in fluid communication with the water channel such that the fish attractant is released into the water stream. | 06-04-2015 |
Rima Mcleod, Chicago, IL US
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20090156687 | Fab I and inhibition of apicomplexan parasites - Discovery and characterization of an apicomplexan Fab I gene and encoded enzyme and discovery of the triclosan as a lead compound, provide means to rationally design novel inhibitory compositions useful for prevention and treatment of apicomplexan related diseases. | 06-18-2009 |
20130053427 | Conjugate constructs, delivery, and use for treatment of disease - Pharmaceutical formulations of antisense peptide-conjugated phosphorodiamidate morpholino olgomers and methods of use for treatment of apicomplexan infections are disclosed. The invention is particularly directed to treatment of | 02-28-2013 |
20130273094 | VACCINES AGAINST TOXOPLASMA GONDII - Vaccines are disclosed against parasites. The vaccines include peptides in an immunological composition. In particular, the parasite is | 10-17-2013 |
20130324555 | Method of use of pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of apicomplexan diseases in animals - The present invention is directed to the method of use of effective pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of diseases caused by apicomplexan parasites, said formulation comprised of a salicylanilide or salicylanilide derivative, disclosed herein, alone or in combination with one or more other active or excipient pharmaceutical substances. The present invention is further directed to the method of use of effective pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of diseases caused by apicomplexan parasites, said formulation comprised of a combination of salicylanilides or salicylanilide derivatives, disclosed herein. The present invention is further directed to the method of use of effective pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of diseases caused by apicomplexan parasites, said formulation comprised of a combination of salicylanilides or salicylanilide derivatives, disclosed herein, further comprised of one or more active or excipient pharmaceutical substances. | 12-05-2013 |
Robert Mcleod, Chicago, IL US
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20130169996 | ENHANCED PRINTER FUNCTIONALITY WITH DYNAMIC IDENTIFIER CODE - An apparatus may comprise a code output device and a processor configured to detect a first apparatus condition indication, generate a first dynamic identifier code representative of a first apparatus condition in response to detecting the first apparatus condition indication, output the first dynamic identifier code to the code output device, detect a second apparatus condition indication, generate a second dynamic identifier code representative of a second apparatus condition in response to detecting the second apparatus condition indication, wherein the second dynamic identifier code is different than the first dynamic identifier code, and output the second dynamic identifier code to the code output device. Associated methods, computer program products, and systems are also provided. | 07-04-2013 |
Robert Mcleod, Boulder, CO US
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20120194823 | Spectral Phase Analysis For Precision Ranging - Interferometric path length measurements using frequency-domain interferometry form the basis of several measurement techniques, including optical frequency domain reflectometry (OFDR), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar and lidar. A phase-sensitive and self-referenced approach to frequency-domain interferometry yields absolute and relative path length measurements with axial precision orders of magnitude better than the transform-limited axial resolution of the system. | 08-02-2012 |
Robert R. Mcleod, Boulder, CO US
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20090218519 | Three-Dimensional Direct-Write Lithography - A method of creating a region of index change in a photopolymer includes providing a photopolymer having a photosensitivity to light of a particular wavelength and creating a region of index change in the photopolymer by applying direct write lithography to expose the photopolymer of the region to light that includes the particular wavelength. | 09-03-2009 |
20100145648 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING SAMPLING ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH RADIATION SOURCE TUNING RATE FLUCTUATIONS IN SWEPT-WAVELENGTH INTERFEROMETRY - The frequency-sampling method is widely used to accommodate nonlinear electromagnetic source tuning in swept-wavelength interferometric techniques, such as optical frequency domain reflectometry (OFDR) and swept-wavelength optical coherence tomography (OCT). Two sources of sampling errors are associated with the frequency-sampling method. One source of error is the limit of an underlying approximation for long interferometer path mismatches and fast electromagnetic source tuning rates. A second source of error is transmission delays in data acquisition hardware. Aspects of the invention relate to a method and system for correcting to sampling errors in swept-wavelength interferometry systems such that the two error sources correct sampling errors associated with the first radiation path and the second radiation path cancel to second order. | 06-10-2010 |
20120008146 | Systems, Methods and Computer-Accessible Medium Which Provide Microscopic Images of at Least One Anatomical Structure at a Particular Resolution - Exemplary embodiments of apparatus, systems and methods can be provided for providing at least one electro-magnetic radiation to at least one sample. For example, a plurality of wave-guiding arrangements can be provided which are configured to (i) provide the electro-magnetic radiation(s), and (ii) at a point of emission of each of the wave guiding arrangements, cause a phase of each of the electro-magnetic radiation(s) to have a predetermined value. The exemplary apparatus can be part of a probe. Further the exemplary apparatus can include an interferometric arrangement provided in communication with the probe and/or be part of the probe. | 01-12-2012 |
20120092632 | DIFFRACTION UNLIMITED PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY - Methods, devices, systems, and materials are disclosed for diffraction unlimited photofabrication. A method is provided where a photoresponsive material is illuminated with a first optical pattern at a first wavelength of light. The first wavelength of light alters a solubility of the photoresponsive organic material. The photoresponsive material is also illuminated with a second optical pattern at a second wavelength of light. The second wavelength of light hinders the ability of the first wavelength of light to alter the solubility of the photoresponsive organic material where the second optical pattern overlaps the first optical pattern. The photoresponsive organic material is then developed. | 04-19-2012 |
20130214439 | Three-Dimensional Direct-Write Lithography - A method of creating a region of index change in a photopolymer includes providing a photopolymer having a photosensitivity to light of a particular wavelength and creating a region of index change in the photopolymer by applying direct write lithography to expose the photopolymer of the region to light that includes the particular wavelength. | 08-22-2013 |
20130252178 | Liquid Deposition Photolithography - Systems and methods for liquid deposition photolithography are described. In particular, some embodiments relate to systems and methods for using photolithography to control the 2D structure of a thin layer of material (e.g., photopolymer) using various masks, projection optics and materials. In one or more embodiments, this thin layer can be manipulated by micro-fluidic techniques such that it can be formed, patterned and post-processed in a liquid environment, vastly simplifying the creation of multi-layer structures. Multiple layers are rapidly built up to create thick structures of possibly multiple materials that are currently challenging to fabricate by existing methods. | 09-26-2013 |
20140168603 | Systems And Methods For Creating Aberration-Corrected Gradient Index Lenses - Embodiments include methods, systems, and/or devices that may be used to create aberration-corrected gradient index lenses. In some embodiments, data related to aberration measurements is received. This data is processed and an inverse map is generated to compensate for the aberration measurements. An intensity pattern corresponding to the inverse map is then projected onto a blank lens (e.g., to locally polymerize a mobile monomer) to create an exposed lens with a gradient index to correct for the aberration measurement. For example, in some embodiments, the lens may be an intraocular lens and the data can be generated by using a wavefront sensor to measure aberrations (e.g., an optical phase profile to correct defocus or astigmatism) in a patient's eye. | 06-19-2014 |
20140316521 | Rewriteable Aberration-Corrected Gradient-Index Intraocular Lenses - Systems and methods for rewritable aberration-corrected gradient-index intraocular lenses are provided. Various embodiments relate to rewritable aberration-corrected gradient-index intraocular lenses. Some embodiments provide for polymer materials and processing to create full or partial rewritable phakic or pseudophakic intraocular lenses which allow for adjustable visual performance by doctors. Various methods to fabricate and adjust the lenses with optical and/or mechanical properties customized to the individual patient are also disclosed. | 10-23-2014 |
Roddy Mcleod, Charlotte, NC US
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20120143364 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA FOR DESIGNING AND MANUFACTURING CUSTOM DENTAL PREPARATION GUIDES - A dental CAD/CAM system forms a custom dental preparation guide for guiding a dental tool that alters a shapes a tooth structure to which a custom prosthetic dental item is to be attached. The system acquires an optical measurement and an x-ray of at least one dental structure. The system correlates the acquired optical measurement and the x-ray to form a model of the at least one dental structure. The system generates a model of a reduced tooth structure based on the model of the at least one dental structure. The system also provides at least one dental preparation guide based on the model of the reduced tooth structure. | 06-07-2012 |
Scott A. Mcleod, Tucson, AZ US
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20100270803 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - An irrigation power system is provided for use with a conventional irrigation conduit having water flow therethrough as a source of hydro energy. In order to convert the hydro energy of the water flow to electrical energy, a power generation module is provided along the irrigation conduit. The electrical energy provided by the power generation module is then provided to a power conditioner to alter the electrical energy to produce a predetermined current. The predetermined current is then sent to a storage device for later use. An irrigation system component then communicates with the storage device to receive electrical power for selective operation of the component. | 10-28-2010 |
Scott C. Mcleod, Oro Valley, AZ US
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20080265993 | Class AB Rail-to-Rail Input and Output Operational Amplifier - An operational amplifier including an input stage. The input stage may include first and second differential input circuits and a first current mirror. When an input terminal of the operational amplifier is at a positive voltage rail, the first differential input circuit may be activated. When the input terminal is at a negative voltage rail, the second differential input circuit may be activated. In either case, this may cause the first current mirror to provide a current of a predetermined value to each of first and second input terminals of a control circuit, and to each of first and second nodes coupled to a rail-to-rail output stage. The input stage may maintain the current provided to each of the input terminals of the control circuit and to each of the nodes coupled to the rail-to-rail output stage constant over the full input voltage range from the negative voltage rail to the positive voltage rail. | 10-30-2008 |
20090009234 | Proportional Settling Time Adjustment For Diode Voltage And Temperature Measurements Dependent On Forced Level Current - A temperature sensor circuit and system providing accurate digital temperature readings using a local or remote temperature diode. In one set of embodiments a change in diode junction voltage (ΔV | 01-08-2009 |
20090220219 | Delta-Sigma Modulator for a Fan Driver - A fan driver circuit for powering a fan with a linear voltage may be designed using digital design techniques, resulting in a testable, accurate circuit on a smaller die size. The fan driver circuit may be configured to receive a digital control signal, which may be a sequence of numeric values, e.g. multiple-bit binary numbers, each indicative of a desired present rotational speed of the fan. The fan driver circuit may be implemented using a digital modulator, e.g. a delta-sigma modulator, with a simple low-pass filter, e.g. an RC-filter at the output, and may use oversampling based on a system clock, to shift in-band noise to out-of-band frequencies, and digital interpolation to filter out unwanted images from the upsampled digital control signal. The delta-sigma modulator may be constructed as a first-order delta-sigma modulator using an error-feedback structure to reduce die size. | 09-03-2009 |
20090237117 | ELECTRICAL PHYSICAL LAYER ACTIVITY DETECTOR - A low-current differential signal activity detector circuit may be configured to reject large common mode signals on differential input lines, while still detecting smaller differential signals applied to the same set of differential input lines. The detector circuit may comprise a translinear buffer that is driven at the buffer input and at the buffer output by the differential input signals. The differential signal thereby driving the inputs of the detector circuit may be half-wave rectified through the buffer output devices and may be filtered to provide the detected output. When applying a common mode signal, the buffer's input and output may track each other, and no current may be rectified in the output devices, thus providing common-mode signal rejection. The detector circuit may also be configured with two buffers having their outputs coupled to a common node, each buffer input driven by a respective one of the differential input signals. The differential signal thereby driving the inputs of the detector circuit may be fully rectified through the output devices of the two buffers, and may be filtered to provide the detected output. The two buffers may be configured in a symmetrical structure that allows for the rejection of common-mode signals when the outputs of the buffers are coupled to a common node. | 09-24-2009 |
20090322351 | Adaptive Capacitive Sensing - A capacitive sensing circuit may comprise an RC (resistive-capacitive) bridge circuit, with a switching signal simultaneously applied to a reference path, and a signal path comprising the capacitance to be detected. Small perturbations in the capacitance may be detected by mixing/correlating a difference signal representative of the difference between the reference path signal and the signal path signal, to the switching signal. The output of the mixer may be filtered to virtually eliminate all EMI signals. A narrowband approach may also allow filtering of unwanted signals, enabling operation in systems susceptible to high levels of noise. Frequency stepping of the switching signal may minimize inband signal interference, and allow operation in the presence of many signals that would otherwise result in failure of the sensing circuit. Pad calibration may be implemented to free the user from a need to characterize each button channel capacitance and tailor the operation for each channel. | 12-31-2009 |
20100213917 | Frequency Compensation Scheme for Stabilizing the LDO Using External NPN in HV Domain - A voltage regulator may comprise a regulator output configured to provide a regulated voltage, which may be controlled by an error amplifier based on the regulated voltage and a reference voltage. The error amplifier may control a source-follower stage to mirror a multiple of the current flowing in the source-follower stage into an internal pass device. A voltage developed by the mirror current may control an external pass device configured to deliver the load current into the regulator output. A first resistor may be configured to decouple a load capacitor coupled between the regulator output and reference ground, when the load current is below a specified value. A second resistor may be configured to create a bias current in the internal pass device even when the external pass device is close to cut-off region. A third resistor may be configured to counter the effects of negative impedance at the control terminal of the external pass device caused by the current-gain of the external pass device. A compensation capacitor and resistor may be coupled in series between the output of the error amplifier and the output of the voltage regulator to provide frequency compensation for the Miller-Effect. | 08-26-2010 |
20110115423 | Brushless, Three Phase Motor Drive - A control method for a brushless, three-phase DC motor. A voltage induced by rotation of a rotor may be sampled at a first expected zero crossing value to produce a first sampled voltage value. An average of a plurality of sampled voltage values, including voltage values sampled at a plurality of prior expected zero crossing values and the first sampled voltage value, may be calculated. The first sampled voltage value may be subtracted from the calculated average to produce a delta zero crossing error. A pulse-width modulation duty cycle may be adjusted based on the delta zero crossing error. The pulse-width modulation duty cycle may be used to control a rotational velocity of the rotor. | 05-19-2011 |
20110128085 | Analog-to-Digital Converter in a Motor Control Device - System and method for digitizing analog voltage signals. A first voltage signal may be received at a comparator. A ramp signal may be received at the comparator. The ramp signal may be generated by a ramp generator. An output signal may be generated by the comparator. The output signal may indicate whether the analog voltage signal or the ramp signal is greater. The output signal may be conveyed to logic circuitry by the comparator. Control information may be conveyed by the logic circuitry to the ramp generator. The ramp generator may generate the ramp signal based on the control information. The logic circuitry may determine a digital representation of the first voltage signal based on the output signal from the comparator and the control information. | 06-02-2011 |
20110291625 | Low Power Regulator - A voltage regulator may derive current from a bias circuitry having a constant-transconductance. The bias circuitry may generate the bias current using three NMOS devices. The temperature coefficient of the bias current may be within a specified, desired range. The bias current may be mirrored to low-power regulator circuitry to bias a diode-connected transistor in the low-power regulator circuitry to operate in the strong inversion region. A ratioed current based on the output load current may be injected into a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) device to cause the gate-source voltage (V | 12-01-2011 |
20110291675 | Bi-Directional High Side Current Sense Measurement - A system for measuring a voltage drop between two nodes in an electrical circuit, comprising a switched capacitor integrator (SCI), a comparator and a counter. The SCI alternately (a) captures charge onto a set of sampling capacitors and (b) selectively accumulates/transfers the charge onto a pair of integration capacitors, where the charge includes a first portion that is based on the voltage drop and a second portion that depends on a digital indicator signal. The comparator generates the digital indicator signal based on whether an analog output of the SCI is positive or negative. The counter counts a number of ones occurring in the digital indicator signal during a measurement interval. At the end of the measurement interval, the count value represents a measure of the voltage drop. Knowing the resistance between the two nodes, the voltage drop may be converted into a current measurement. | 12-01-2011 |
20120092068 | Fringe Capacitor Using Bootstrapped Non-Metal Layer - A switched-capacitor circuit on a semiconductor device may include accurately matched, high-density metal-to-metal capacitors, using top-plate-to-bottom-plate fringe-capacitance for obtaining the desired capacitance values. A polysilicon plate may be inserted below the bottom metal layer, and bootstrapped to the top plate of each capacitor in order to minimize and/or eliminate the parasitic top-plate-to-substrate capacitance. This may free up the bottom metal layer to be used in forming additional fringe-capacitance, thereby increasing capacitance density. By forming each capacitance solely based on fringe-capacitance from the top plate to the bottom plate, no parallel-plate-capacitance is used, which may reduce capacitor mismatch. Parasitic bottom plate capacitance to the substrate may also be eliminated, with only a small capacitance to the bootstrapped polysilicon plate remaining. The capacitors may be bootstrapped by coupling the top plate of each capacitor to a respective one of the differential inputs of an amplifier comprised in the switched-capacitor circuit. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092069 | Circuit with High-Density Capacitors Using Bootstrapped Non-Metal Layer - A switched-capacitor circuit on a semiconductor device may include accurately matched, high-density metal-to-metal capacitors, using top-plate-to-bottom-plate fringe-capacitance for obtaining the desired capacitance values. A polysilicon plate may be inserted below the bottom metal layer, and bootstrapped to the top plate of each capacitor in order to minimize and/or eliminate the parasitic top-plate-to-substrate capacitance. This may free up the bottom metal layer to be used in forming additional fringe-capacitance, thereby increasing capacitance density. By forming each capacitance solely based on fringe-capacitance from the top plate to the bottom plate, no parallel-plate-capacitance is used, which may reduce capacitor mismatch. Parasitic bottom plate capacitance to the substrate may also be eliminated, with only a small capacitance to the bootstrapped polysilicon plate remaining The capacitors may be bootstrapped by coupling the top plate of each capacitor to a respective one of the differential inputs of an amplifier comprised in the switched-capacitor circuit. | 04-19-2012 |
20120094463 | High-Density Capacitor Configured On a Semiconductor - A switched-capacitor circuit on a semiconductor device may include accurately matched, high-density metal-to-metal capacitors, using top-plate-to-bottom-plate fringe-capacitance for obtaining the desired capacitance values. A polysilicon plate may be inserted below the bottom metal layer, and bootstrapped to the top plate of each capacitor in order to minimize and/or eliminate the parasitic top-plate-to-substrate capacitance. This may free up the bottom metal layer to be used in forming additional fringe-capacitance, thereby increasing capacitance density. By forming each capacitance solely based on fringe-capacitance from the top plate to the bottom plate, no parallel-plate-capacitance is used, which may reduce capacitor mismatch. Parasitic bottom plate capacitance to the substrate may also be eliminated, with only a small capacitance to the bootstrapped polysilicon plate remaining The capacitors may be bootstrapped by coupling the top plate of each capacitor to a respective one of the differential inputs of an amplifier comprised in the switched-capacitor circuit. | 04-19-2012 |
Scott C. Mcleod, Ore Valley, AZ US
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20110267110 | Symmetrical Electrical Physical Layer Activity Detector - A low-current differential signal activity detector circuit may be configured to reject large common mode signals on differential input lines, while still detecting smaller differential signals applied to the same set of differential input lines. The detector circuit may comprise a translinear buffer that is driven at the buffer input and at the buffer output by the differential input signals. The differential signal thereby driving the inputs of the detector circuit may be half-wave rectified through the buffer output devices and may be filtered to provide the detected output. When applying a common mode signal, the buffer's input and output may track each other, and no current may be rectified in the output devices, thus providing common-mode signal rejection. The detector circuit may also be configured with two buffers having their outputs coupled to a common node, each buffer input driven by a respective one of the differential input signals. The differential signal thereby driving the inputs of the detector circuit may be fully rectified through the output devices of the two buffers, and may be filtered to provide the detected output. The two buffers may be configured in a symmetrical structure that allows for the rejection of common-mode signals when the outputs of the buffers are coupled to a common node. | 11-03-2011 |
Sebastian C. Mcleod, Parkville, MO US
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20100059642 | Fixture Mounting Bracket Assembly and Method of Use - The present invention is generally directed to a fixture mounting bracket assembly that is strong, easy to install, self-leveling, adjustable in multiple directions, removable that results in little or no visible damage when removed from the wall. The fixture mounting bracket assembly generally includes a base assembly, an elbow, and a fixture support assembly. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method for mounting a fixture on a wall using the fixture mounting bracket assembly. The method generally includes coupling a fixture mounting bracket assembly of the present invention, adjusting the fixture mounting bracket assembly in more than one direction, fixing the fixture mounting bracket assembly of the present invention in a desired configuration, and configuring a fixture to be supported by the fixture mounting bracket assembly. | 03-11-2010 |
20130043357 | FIXTURE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A fixture mounting bracket assembly is strong, easy to install, self-leveling, adjustable in multiple directions, and removable so that it results in little or no visible damage when removed from the wall. The fixture mounting bracket assembly includes a base assembly, an elbow, and a fixture support assembly. | 02-21-2013 |
Shane Mcleod, Palm Bay, FL US
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20100123627 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING SIGNAL QUALITY IN A GEOLOCATION SYSTEM - In a geolocation system for determining a geolocation of a target emitter, a method for determining the geolocation. The method comprises receiving a signal transmitted from the target emitter at each one of a plurality of sensors; determining whether signals received at n sensors, from among the plurality of sensors, satisfy one or more threshold values related to a condition of the received signals; if signals received at n sensors satisfy the threshold value, commanding m of the n sensors to transmit the signal received thereat or information related to the signal received thereat to a processor; at the processor, determining time difference estimates for the m received signals and determining the geolocation of the target emitter from the time difference estimates. | 05-20-2010 |
Steve A. Mcleod, Rocky Hill, CT US
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20140023486 | TIE SHAFT FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND FLOW FORMING METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A method is disclosed for manufacturing a tie shaft for aero or land based gas turbine engine. The method includes flow forming a tie shaft preform to produce a tie shaft. In one example, the tie shaft includes a nickel alloy cylindrical wall having a length to diameter ratio of at least 6:1, wherein the diameter is an average outer diameter. The wall includes a minimum effective strain of 0.3 in/in (7.6 mm/mm), and a grain size is in the range of G4 to G16 per ASTM E112. The wall includes a roll formed threaded surface having a thread roughness of less than 1260 μin (32 microns). | 01-23-2014 |
Tammy Mcleod, Renton, WA US
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20150198273 | TUBE FITTING - A tube fitting including a first coupling member having at least a snap coupling, and a second coupling member having a first quick-connect side having a mating snap coupling disposed at a first end of the second coupling member, and a second quick-connect side configured for threaded engagement disposed at a second end of the second coupling member, the second end being opposite the first end, wherein the mating snap coupling is configured to engage the snap coupling to effect coupling of the first and second coupling member. | 07-16-2015 |
Tammy L. Mcleod, Renton, WA US
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20150198278 | TUBE FITTING - A tube fitting includes a first coupling member having at least a snap coupling, a second coupling member having a first quick-connect side with a mating snap coupling disposed at a first end of the second coupling member, and at least one elastomeric seal disposed on the second coupling member, and a sleeve member configured to interface with the first coupling member and the at least one elastomeric seal, wherein the sleeve member is disposed between and retained by the first coupling member and the second coupling member and the snap coupling and mating snap coupling effect coupling of the first coupling member and the second coupling member. | 07-16-2015 |
Thomas Mcleod, Monson, MA US
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20130303946 | WEARABLE ARTICLE FOR DETECTING AN IMPACT AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A wearable article for detecting an impact to the head is provided. The wearable article includes a first flexible layer and a second flexible layer. A sensor is disposed between the first flexible layer and the second flexible layer. An indicator device is operably coupled to the sensor, the indicator device being configured to to provide a visual indication of the level of the impact. | 11-14-2013 |
Todd Mcleod, South Windsor, CT US
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20110100003 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE OF GEOTHERMAL WATER TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY WHILE DECREASING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT CONSTRUCTION - The system and method to reduce the temperature of geothermal water to increase the capacity and efficiency while decreasing the costs associated with a geothermal power plant construction uses a high efficiency steam turbine. The steam turbine lowers the high temperature geothermal resource so it can be used in parallel with an innovative low temperature Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) geothermal power plant to increase the efficiency and capacity while at the same time to reduce the costs associated with constructing the power plant because of logistics, labor and material. | 05-05-2011 |
Victor Mcleod, Jacksonville, FL US
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20150039330 | EPISODE OF CARE BUILDER METHOD AND SYSTEM - The Episode Builder according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention is a web-based computer application and its associated architecture that allows health care professionals to define and describe episodes of care. The Episode Builder provides a unique tool for these purposes. Using industry-standard code sets, the Episode Builder describes and defines an episode of care so that the health care professional can create and modify episodes for a variety of purposes. The three main components of the Episode Builder are a configurable and extensive code set management system, a suite of display panels that define the episodes themselves based upon the code sets, and a means to export the episode definition tables thus created to be used as inputs into an analytic program or a claims adjudication engine. | 02-05-2015 |
William Mcleod, Central Islip, NY US
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20100053751 | WIRE GRID POLARIZERS IN WINDOW SHADING APPLICATIONS AND VARRYING THICKNESS WAVE RETARDERS - A light transmissive panel is provided comprising a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein each sheet is made up of a nonbirefringant substrate and a wire grid polarizer pattern of continuously varying absorption axis orientation formed on the nonbirefringant substrate. The wire grid polarizer patterns on each of the first and second sheet are mechanically translatable relative to each other, wherein the mechanical translation controls transmission of light through the light transmissive panel. Also taught is an example wherein each sheet of the panel is made of a wire grid polarizer that is laminated with a continuous variable thickness wave plate retarder, wherein the continuous variable thickness wave plate retarder rotates input light by an amount determined by the thickness of the wave plate retarder. Also taught is an example wherein each sheet of the panel is made up of a traditional polarizer and continuously varying thickness wave retarder. | 03-04-2010 |
William Mcleod, New York, NY US
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20150071655 | MECHANICAL TRANSLATION OF A VARIABLE RADIATION TRANSMISSION DEVICE - Various embodiments include a variable transmission device including a first smart window panel, a second smart window panel, and a mechanical device configured to linearly translate at least a portion of the first panel relative to the second panel. Further embodiments include a method of varying radiation transmission including the steps of providing a variable transmission device, comprising a first smart window panel, a second smart window panel, and a mechanical device and actuating the mechanical device to linearly translate at least a portion of the first panel relative to the second panel. | 03-12-2015 |
William Mcleod, Granger, IN US
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20120169950 | Variable Transmission Window - The various embodiments include variable optical transmission devices with uniform or patterned polarizers or wave retarders configured to provide continuous or nearly continuous variations in light transmission based on linear translation. For example, embodiments include a variable transmission window including a first uniform polarizer with a first polarization axis, a second uniform polarizer with a second polarization axis, a first patterned wave retarder positioned between the first and second polarizers and including a first plurality of domains configured to vary in at least one of optic axis, thickness, or birefringence, and a second patterned wave retarder positioned between the first and second polarizers and including a second plurality of domains configured to vary in at least one of optic axis, thickness, or birefringence. The first or second wave retarder is configured to be linearly translatable relative to the other wave retarder. | 07-05-2012 |
20120176675 | Wire Grid Polarizers in Window Shading Applications and Varying Thickness Wave Retarders - A light transmissive panel is provided comprising a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein each sheet is made up of a nonbirefringant substrate and a wire grid polarizer pattern of continuously varying absorption axis orientation formed on the nonbirefringant substrate. The wire grid polarizer patterns on each of the first and second sheet are mechanically translatable relative to each other, wherein the mechanical translation controls transmission of light through the light transmissive panel. Also taught is an example wherein each sheet of the panel is made of a wire grid polarizer that is laminated with a continuous variable thickness wave plate retarder, wherein the continuous variable thickness wave plate retarder rotates input light by an amount determined by the thickness of the wave plate retarder. Also taught is an example wherein each sheet of the panel is made up of a traditional polarizer and continuously varying thickness wave retarder. | 07-12-2012 |
20140139788 | Variable Transmission Window - The various embodiments include variable optical transmission devices with uniform or patterned polarizers or wave retarders configured to provide continuous or nearly continuous variations in light transmission based on linear translation. For example, embodiments include a variable transmission window including a first uniform polarizer with a first polarization axis, a second uniform polarizer with a second polarization axis, a first patterned wave retarder positioned between the first and second polarizers and including a first plurality of domains configured to vary in at least one of optic axis, thickness, or birefringence, and a second patterned wave retarder positioned between the first and second polarizers and including a second plurality of domains configured to vary in at least one of optic axis, thickness, or birefringence. The first or second wave retarder is configured to be linearly translatable relative to the other wave retarder. | 05-22-2014 |