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20100026603 | RECTENNA COVER FOR A WIRELESS POWER RECEPTOR - According to one embodiment, a cover comprising a higher dielectric constant layer disposed outwardly from a lower dielectric constant layer is coupled to a rectenna operable to convert microwave power to electrical power. The cover receives microwave power, provides a substantial impedance match for a plurality of angles of incidence, and directs the microwave power to the rectenna. The impedance match is selected to broaden a receive pattern of the rectenna. | 02-04-2010 |
20120119952 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING SIDELOBES OF AN ACTIVE ANTENNA ARRAY - A method of controlling sidelobe distribution in an active electronically steered array, including electronically reshaping the array aperture so as to reduce sidelobes over a selected region of a coverage volume of the array. In one example, reshaping of the aperture is achieved by electronically turning on and/or off selected radiators in the array to vary the angle of edge discontinuities of the aperture, and thereby move the main sidelobes off the principal plane(s) of operation of the array. | 05-17-2012 |
20120249366 | COMMUNICATIONS ON THE MOVE ANTENNA SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present apparatus and system are directed to a compact satellite communications on the move (SOTM) antenna system that maintains a communications link with a hybrid combination of mechanical and electronic beam steering. This hybrid system ensures that the antenna beamwidth in the plane of the geosynchronous satellites remains within internationally agreed to limits, independent of the location of the satellite with respect to the ground terminal. Systems constructed according to the principles presently disclosed also provide reduced antenna sidelobes in the satellite plane and minimize the electronic scan loss while simultaneously achieving controllable beamwidth, full field of view coverage, and low antenna height. | 10-04-2012 |
20120302160 | EXTENSIBLE HIGH BANDWIDTH GLOBAL SPACE COMMUNICATION NETWORK - Various embodiments provide a satellite communication system including a first transceiver and a second transceiver geographically fixed on the earth, and a first satellite configured to communicate with the first transceiver through a first link. The system further includes a second satellite configured to communicate with the second transceiver through a second link and communicate with the first satellite through a laser communication crosslink. The first satellite and the second satellite are at a low earth orbit or medium earth orbit below the geostationary earth orbit of approximately 36000 km. | 11-29-2012 |
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20090125153 | Nozzle Snap Flow Compensation - A fuel dispenser including a fuel delivery path configured to deliver fuel to a vehicle, a display configured to display the total dispensed fuel volume, and a fuel meter configured to measure a fuel delivery rate. A data set having a plurality of fuel volume compensation values corresponding to a plurality of fuel delivery rate values, and a microprocessor configured to calculate a volume of fuel dispensed and retrieve a fuel volume compensation value. The fuel meter measures the fuel delivery rate at the time of the event, the microprocessor determines which fuel delivery rate value corresponds to the fuel delivery rate, retrieves the corresponding fuel volume compensation value, and adds the retrieved fuel volume compensation value to the calculated volume of fuel dispensed to obtain the total dispensed fuel volume. | 05-14-2009 |
20090293989 | Fuel Dispenser Utilizing Pressure Sensor For Theft Detection - A method of determining whether a measured fuel delivery rate determined by a fuel meter of a fuel dispenser corresponds to an actual fuel delivery rate at which fuel is being dispensed to a vehicle through a fuel flow path. The method includes measuring a fuel delivery rate at a given time during a fueling operation, measuring a fuel pressure of the fuel within the fuel flow path at the given time, comparing the measured fuel pressure to a plurality of fuel pressure values from a data set including a plurality of actual fuel delivery rate values that correspond to the plurality of fuel pressure values, retrieving one of the plurality of actual fuel delivery rate values from the data set that corresponds to the measured fuel pressure value; and comparing the measured fuel delivery rate from the fuel meter to the one actual fuel delivery rate value to determine if the measured fuel delivery rate corresponds to the actual fuel delivery rate at which fuel is being dispensed to the vehicle. | 12-03-2009 |
20110093118 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FRAUD DETECTION BY LOW FLOW RATE MONITORING AT A FUEL DISPENSER - A system and method of detecting fuel theft at a fuel dispenser. The system has a fluid flow meter, a pulser operatively coupled to said fluid flow meter, and a control system in electrical communication with the pulser. The control system is configured to calculate a flow rate of fuel being dispensed from a gasoline dispenser during a single dispensing transaction. The flow rate is sampled at predetermined time intervals during the single dispensing transaction. The system then compares the sampled flow rates to a predetermined flow rate pattern indicative of potential fraud. A shutoff signal is then provided to the dispenser to stop fuel flow through the dispenser if the sampled flow rates are substantially similar to the predetermined pattern. | 04-21-2011 |
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20150064077 | Method of Manufacturing Bio-Diesel and Reactor - A reactor and process for the production of bio-diesel. The reactor includes one or more coiled reaction lines. The lines are positioned within a tank containing a heat transfer media such as molten salt, maintained at about 750° F. A pump circulates the media within the tank. An emulsion of alcohol; refined feed stock, including glycerides and/or fatty acids; and preferably water is pumped through the reaction lines at temperatures and pressures sufficient to maintain the alcohol in a super-critical state. The curvature of the coils, pump pulsing, and the flow rate of the emulsion keep the emulsion in a turbulent state while in the reactor, ensuring thorough mixing of the alcohol and feed stock. The alcohol reacts with the glycerides and fatty acids to form bio-diesel. The reaction is fast, efficient with regard to energy input and waste generation, and requires minimal alcohol. | 03-05-2015 |
20150065745 | Method of Manufacturing Bio-Diesel and Reactor - A reactor and process for the production of bio-diesel. The reactor includes one or more coiled reaction lines. The lines are positioned within a tank containing a heat transfer media such as molten salt, maintained at about 750° F. A pump circulates the media within the tank. An emulsion of alcohol; refined feed stock, including glycerides and/or fatty acids; and preferably water is pumped through the reaction lines at temperatures and pressures sufficient to maintain the alcohol in a super-critical state. The curvature of the coils, pump pulsing, and the flow rate of the emulsion keep the emulsion in a turbulent state while in the reactor, ensuring thorough mixing of the alcohol and feed stock. The alcohol reacts with the glycerides and fatty acids to form bio-diesel. The reaction is fast, efficient with regard to energy input and waste generation, and requires minimal alcohol. | 03-05-2015 |
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20090069731 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMAL AND COMPRESSION THERAPY RELATIVE TO THE PREVENTION OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS - A control unit coupled to a thermal therapy device, a compression therapy device and DVT therapy devices is provided. The thermal therapy device includes a fluid bladder for delivering hot and/or cold therapy to a patient. The compression therapy device includes an gas bladder for providing compression to a patient. The DVT therapy devices provide pulsed compression in coordination with the compression therapy device. | 03-12-2009 |
20090312681 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR JOINT THERAPY AND STABILIZATION - A joint therapy system and method is shown for proving thermal therapy and joint stability in dual modes of operation. In some embodiments, a treatment system is shown utilizing an orthopedic support for supporting a joint region and having one or more of temperature control capabilities, compression capabilities, and bracing capabilities that may, for example, be used to reduce recover time, limit edema, and protect joints from improper movement while healing from orthopedic surgeries. | 12-17-2009 |
20100050659 | VEHICLE AIR COMFORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are provided for conditioning air inside an enclosure. The systems and methods may comprise: (1) a plurality of flow tunnels for passage of a heat-transfer fluid; (2) a thermoelectric cooler in thermal communication with the flow tunnels for thermally conditioning the heat-transfer fluid in the flow tunnels; (3) an air inlet for receiving unconditioned air; (4) a thermal exchange assembly for facilitating thermal exchange between the thermally conditioned heat-transfer fluid and the unconditioned air to result in conditioning of the air; and (5) an air outlet for outputting the conditioned air into the enclosure. | 03-04-2010 |
20100192596 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLED AIRFLOW FOR DERMATOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - A system and method of providing a temperature controlled gaseous medium for dermatological applications is described. The gaseous medium may be cooled and applied to an area such as a skin area to provide an analgesic effect thereon. The system and method also include an automated defrost cycle for minimizing the effects of decreased hydraulic diameter due to freezing. | 08-05-2010 |
20100210982 | Method And System For Providing Segmental Gradient Compression - A system for providing segmental gradient compression to a body of a patient of the type comprising a wrap applied to an appendage of the patient. The system includes a control unit, a compression bladder, a barrier disposed within the compression bladder and defining a passive port, and first and second chambers disposed within the compression bladder. The first and second chambers are defined by the barrier and are fluidly coupled to each other via the passive port. This arrangement defines a flow path of a gas from the first chamber to the second chamber through the passive port. Inflation of the compression bladder with the gas results in sequential inflation of each chamber of the plurality of chambers thereby applying gradient circumferential pressure to the appendage of the patient. | 08-19-2010 |
20120010545 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR JOINT THERAPY AND STABILIZATION - A joint therapy system and method is shown for proving thermal therapy and joint stability in dual modes of operation. In some embodiments, a treatment system is shown utilizing an orthopedic support for supporting a joint region and having one or more of temperature control capabilities, compression capabilities, and bracing capabilities that may, for example, be used to reduce recover time, limit edema, and protect joints from improper movement while healing from orthopedic surgeries. | 01-12-2012 |
20130013034 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLED AIRFLOW FOR DERMATOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS - A system and method of providing a temperature controlled gaseous medium for dermatological applications is described. The gaseous medium may be cooled and applied to an area such as a skin area to provide an analgesic effect thereon. The system and method also include an automated defrost cycle for minimizing the effects of decreased hydraulic diameter due to freezing. | 01-10-2013 |
20130030331 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION OF THERMAL THERAPY RELATIVE TO THE TREATMENT OF DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS AND LYMPHEDEMA - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a therapy system. The therapy system includes a control unit and a therapy cuff. The therapy cuff is constructed to be wrapped around an appendage of a patient. The therapy cuff includes a resistive-heating element electrically coupled to the control unit and a compression bladder fluidly coupled to the control unit via a tube. The compression bladder is disposed outwardly of the resistive-heating element. A first compression chamber and a second compression chamber are formed in the compression bladder. The resistive-heating element dilates a plurality of vessels within the appendage facilitating removal of accumulated fluid from the appendage. | 01-31-2013 |
20130239590 | VEHICLE AIR COMFORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Vehicle air comfort systems and methods. The systems and methods may comprise: (1) a plurality of flow tunnels for passage of a heat-transfer fluid; (2) a thermoelectric cooler in thermal communication with the flow tunnels for thermally conditioning the heat-transfer fluid in the flow tunnels; (3) an air inlet for receiving unconditioned air; (4) a thermal exchange assembly for facilitating thermal exchange between the thermally conditioned heat-transfer fluid and the unconditioned air to result in conditioning of the air; and (5) an air outlet for outputting the conditioned air into the vehicle. | 09-19-2013 |
20140249455 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMAL AND COMPRESSION THERAPY RELATIVE TO THE PREVENTION OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS - A control unit coupled to a thermal therapy device, a compression therapy device and DVT therapy devices is provided. The thermal therapy device includes a fluid bladder for delivering hot and/or cold therapy to a patient. The compression therapy device includes an gas bladder for providing compression to a patient. The DVT therapy devices provide pulsed compression in coordination with the compression therapy device. | 09-04-2014 |
20140352328 | VEHICLE AIR COMFORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Vehicle air comfort systems and methods. The systems and methods may comprise: (1) a plurality of flow tunnels for passage of a heat-transfer fluid; (2) a thermoelectric cooler in thermal communication with the flow tunnels for thermally conditioning the heat-transfer fluid in the flow tunnels; (3) an air inlet for receiving unconditioned air; (4) a thermal exchange assembly for facilitating thermal exchange between the thermally conditioned heat-transfer fluid and the unconditioned air to result in conditioning of the air; and (5) an air outlet for outputting the conditioned air into the vehicle. | 12-04-2014 |