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Alan N. Mears, Lake Grove, NY US
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| 20120104101 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POWERING BARCODE READERS - An apparatus includes (1) a first housing for housing therein a barcode reading arrangement and (2) an enclosed space for housing therein a battery configured to power the barcode reading arrangement located outside the enclosed space. The first housing includes a window made from one or more materials that has a lower flaming critical temperature than that of any material for making the enclosed space for housing the battery. | 05-03-2012 |
Brian E. Mears, Batesville, IN US
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| 20120110741 | WRAP AROUND FOOT PANEL - A patient support apparatus is movable between a conventional bed position, having a generally horizontal sleeping surface, and a chair egress position, allowing a patient to exit the support from a sitting position. The patient support comprises a deck and a foot panel removably coupled to the deck. The foot panel is configured to reduce tipping moments applied to cantilevered portions of the deck while the patient support apparatus is in the conventional bed position. | 05-10-2012 |
Charles W. Mears, Forest Lake, MN US
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| 20090077923 | Structural Alignment Member - A structural alignment member for use in operably receiving a plurality of structural support members in a customizable arrangement includes a unitary main body having an elongated base portion and first and second end flanges extending upwardly from first and second substantially opposed sides thereof. The main body is partially separated into a plurality of support member receptor portions, between which are disposed one or more preformed creases in at least one of the base portion and the first end flange. The preformed creases integrally interconnect respective adjacent pair of support member receptor portions. | 03-26-2009 |
Craig Scott Mears, Grapevine, TX US
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| 20110177310 | Projectile Resistant Transparent Laminate - A projectile-resistant transparent laminate comprises a rigid laminate assembly having a strike side surface opposing a direction of an anticipated threat, and includes first and second rigid transparent lamina bonded together with a transparent, ether-based thermoplastic elastomer layer interposed therebetween, where the thermoplastic elastomer layer further includes a transparent polyurethane having an ultra-high modulus of elasticity. The projectile-resistant laminate also includes an energy absorbing layer including a transparent, quasi-thermoset layer from a cast aliphatic urethane bonded to the rigid laminate assembly. | 07-21-2011 |
Dana Mears, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090000626 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for joint replacement is provided. A representation of a first bone is created, and a representation of a second bone is created. Bone preparation for implanting a first implant on the first bone is planned. The first bone to receive the first implant is prepared by manipulating a surgical tool to sculpt the first bone. Bone preparation for implanting a second implant on the second bone after preparing the first bone is planned. The second bone to receive the second implant is prepared by manipulating the surgical tool to sculpt the second bone. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090000627 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical planning method is provided. A representation of a bone of a joint is created. The joint is moved to a first position. A first point corresponding to a first location in the joint is identified when the joint is in the first position. The joint is moved to a second position. A second point corresponding to a second location in the joint is identified, when the joint is in the second position. Bone preparation for implanting an implant on the bone is planned based at least in part on the first and second points. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090012531 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical apparatus includes a surgical device, configured to be manipulated by a user to perform a procedure on a patient, and a computer system. The computer system is programmed to create a representation of an anatomy of a patient; to associate the anatomy and a surgical device with the representation of the anatomy; to manipulate the surgical device to perform a procedure on a patient by moving a portion of the surgical device in a region of the anatomy; to control the surgical device to provide at least one of haptic guidance and a limit on manipulation of the surgical device, based on a relationship between the representation of the anatomy and at least one of a position, an orientation, a velocity, and an acceleration of a portion of the surgical device; and to adjust the representation of the anatomy in response to movement of the anatomy during the procedure. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090012532 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical planning method is provided. A height of a cartilage surface above a bone is detected. A representation of the bone and a representation of the height of the cartilage surface is created. Bone preparation for implanting an implant on the bone is planned based at least in part on the detected height of the cartilage surface. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20120109150 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical apparatus includes a surgical device, configured to be manipulated by a user to perform a procedure on a patient, and a computer system. The computer system is programmed to implement control parameters for controlling the surgical device to provide at least one of haptic guidance to the user and a limit on user manipulation of the surgical device, based on a relationship between an anatomy of the patient and at least one of a position, an orientation, a velocity, and an acceleration of a portion of the surgical device, and to adjust the control parameters in response to movement of the anatomy during the procedure. | 05-03-2012 |
Dana Meredith Mears, State College, PA US
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| 20110086236 | COMPOSITES CONTAINING POLYPEPTIDES ATTACHED TO POLYSACCHARIDES AND MOLECULES - This document provides methods and materials related to composites or coatings containing polypeptides attached to polysaccharides and/or molecules. For example, methods and materials related to composites or coatings containing polypeptides (e.g., casein polypeptides) attached to polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose) and/or molecules (e.g., calcium containing molecules such as calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate and/or polyesters such as polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate) are provided. A coating provided herein can include both cationic and ionic polymers, polypeptides, or polysaccharides. | 04-14-2011 |
David Fulton Mears, Amherst, VA US
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| 20080299942 | System and method for communicating location information - A system and method for communicating location information are provided. The method includes transmitting location information from the radio unit based on a first sample rate when the radio unit is operating in a normal tracking mode. The method further includes storing location information in the radio unit based on a second sample rate upon detection by the radio unit of a triggering event. | 12-04-2008 |
Gregory W. Mears, Sussex, WI US
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| 20120110489 | DYNAMIC LOADING OF DEVICE FEATURE SPECIFIC GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE PRESENTATIONS - A device in a machine automation environment is controlled by executing a primary software application to generate a primary graphical view of controls for the device, executing a secondary software application to generate a secondary graphical view of controls for the device, and displaying an integrated graphical view comprising the secondary graphical view integrated with the primary graphical view. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120110490 | DYNAMIC MENU FOR DEVICE SPECIFIC GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE PRESENTATIONS - A machine automation system for controlling a device in a machine automation environment is provided. The machine automation system includes a device and interface software. The interface software is configured to receive a selection of the device, display a control window associated with the device, identify at least one device specific menu item from a group of device specific menu items by querying each of the device specific menu items with a characteristic of the device to identify which of the device specific menu items should be displayed, and display the device specific menu item in the control window. | 05-03-2012 |
Jeffrey A. Mears, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20110167998 | BALLISTIC-RESISTANT PANEL INCLUDING HIGH MODULUS ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE TAPE - A ballistic-resistant panel in which the entire panel or a strike-face portion thereof is formed of a plurality of sheets of high modulus high molecular weight polyethylene tape. The sheets of high modulus polyethylene tape can be in the form of cross-plied laminated layers of tape strips or a woven fabric of tape strips. The strips of UHMWPE tape include a width of at least one inch and a modulus of greater than 1400 grams per denier. The ballistic-resistant panel may include a backing layer of conventional high modulus fibers embedded in resin. A wide variety of adhesives were found acceptable for bonding the cross-plied layers of high modulus polyethylene tape together for forming the ballistic-resistant panels of the present invention. | 07-14-2011 |
Jordon Mears, Alexandria, VA US
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| 20120038633 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GEOSPATIAL MANAGEMENT AND VISUALIZATION OF EVENTS - Methods and apparatus are provided for geospatial management and visualization of events, by presenting a dynamic, user-interactive geospatial environment for performing real-time operations management and pre/post-mission analytical activities. A geospatial event management system integrates geospatial imagery data from geospatial imagery data sources, and determines a geographic area of interest based on user input, stored settings, or other relevant parameters. The geospatial event management system then provides a user-interactive geospatial environment based on the geospatial imagery data associated with the geographic area of interest, and ingests geospatially-referenced event data associated with the events, such as tracking data, telemetry data, or sensor data. The geospatial event management system further filters the event data based on parameters such as geospatial or temporal parameters, and then superimposes the filtered event data over the geospatial imagery data associated with the geographic area of interest. | 02-16-2012 |
Joseph Aaron Mears, Zanesfield, OH US
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| 20090057077 | VENTILATED BRAKE DISK AND METHOD - A vehicle brake disk is disclosed that can include an outer friction member having a first thickness in cross-section, and an inner friction member having a second thickness in cross-section that is thicker than the first thickness in cross-section of the outer friction member. A plurality of vanes can connect the outer friction member to the inner friction member, and a connection cylinder portion can connect the outer friction member to a hub member for connection to a wheel of the vehicle. The vanes can be configured to have different lengths. The vanes can alternate in length about the periphery of the brake disk, with a uniform location of the end portions at an outer periphery of the brake disk and alternating locations of other end portions at an inner periphery of the brake disk. | 03-05-2009 |
Keith M. Mears, Delphi, IN US
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| 20100281860 | Hydraulic circuit with selectively actuated motor - A hydraulic circuit for a vehicle having at least one selectively actuated hydraulic assist motor. The hydraulic circuit includes a first loop that includes, in serial order, a first hydraulic pump, a first hydraulic line, at least one hydraulic motor and a second hydraulic line. A second hydraulic pump and a third valve is used to control the flow of low pressure fluid from the second pump to the hydraulic motor casing. The low pressure fluid through the third valve maintains the motor pistons retracted when the motor is not being used. For actuating the motor, the third valve is actuated for disconnecting the second pump and relieving pressure from the motor casing. Low pressure is then provided to the first and second lines for extending the motor pistons. The first and second valves are then actuated for isolating the first and second lines from one another, and the first pump is used to power the motor. The first, second and third valves are advantageously solenoid cartridge valves. | 11-11-2010 |
Lisa Beatrice Mears, Catonsville, MD US
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| 20100000951 | Wall-mounted carousel for electric toothbrushes - The present invention is a wall-mounted toothbrush carousel that stores one or more electric and/or standard toothbrushes in a convenient rotary dispenser. The rotary dispenser comprises a top-mounted knob atop a clover-shaped disc, the disc being connected to a stem in a spindle-type manner. The bottom of the stem is connected to a concave base. In some embodiments, the concavity of the base collects and contains runoff. In other embodiments, the base may be defined by one or more drain holes to allow drainage of the residue. The stem offsets the disc from the base. The disc is four-leaf-clover-shaped and defined by alternate apertures (for holding standard and electric toothbrushes) and U-shaped recesses for holding electric toothbrushes. The spindle-type holder revolves around and holds one or more electric toothbrushes as well as standard toothbrushes in queued positions. The rotary dispenser may be seated in a freestanding base unit (various sizes and shapes) having a vertical notch for access to the queued toothbrushes, or may be seated on a wall mounting as desired. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100326932 | Wall-mounted carousel for electric toothbrushes - The present invention is a wall-mounted toothbrush carousel that stores one or more electric and/or standard toothbrushes in a convenient rotary dispenser. The rotary dispenser comprises a top-mounted knob atop a clover-shaped disc, the disc being connected to a stem in a spindle-type manner. The bottom of the stem is connected to a concave base. In some embodiments, the concavity of the base collects and contains runoff. In other embodiments, the base may be defined by one or more drain holes to allow drainage of the residue. The stem offsets the disc from the base. The disc is four-leaf-clover-shaped and defined by alternate apertures (for holding standard and electric toothbrushes) and U-shaped recesses for holding electric toothbrushes. The spindle-type holder revolves around and holds one or more electric toothbrushes as well as standard toothbrushes in queued positions. The rotary dispenser may be seated in a freestanding base unit (various sizes and shapes) having a vertical notch for access to the queued toothbrushes, or may be seated on a wall mounting as desired. | 12-30-2010 |
Mark Mears, Zionsville, IN US
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| 20100317951 | PORTABLE HANDHELD MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES WITH COLOR-CHANGING INDICATOR - A portable handheld medical diagnostic device includes a housing forming a protective enclosure. A main circuit board is located in the protective enclosure. The main circuit board includes a controller facilitating a physiologic measurement. A display device is connected to the main circuit board that displays information related to the physiologic measurement. An electronic skin is on the housing. The electronic skin comprises a liquid crystal material and is configured to display a color. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100331650 | EPISODIC BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM WITH AN INTERACTIVE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND METHODS THEREOF - A blood glucose monitoring system with a graphical user interface (GUI) and methods of controlling the system and performing episodic blood glucose testing using the GUI are disclosed. The system can comprise the GUI, an output display for displaying the GUI, user interfaces, a memory and a processor. An episodic blood glucose testing protocol can be programmed into the processor using the user interfaces and automatically saved into memory. A user can be alerted to test blood glucose levels based on the inputted testing protocol by the display of an alert icon on the GUI. Blood glucose level results can be received, displayed on the GUI along with a range icon and automatically saved into memory. Statistics of the saved blood glucose results can be calculated by the processor and saved into memory. The statistics can be retrieved for display on the GUI when prompted by the user. | 12-30-2010 |
Mark Gilmore Mears, Boone, IN US
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| 20110123009 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSOCIATING IMAGES WITH DATA - A method and apparatus used in communications devices for associating images with data is described. The method includes the steps of comparing data associated with a plurality of images with data associated with a record and linking an image from the plurality of images to the record if at least a portion of the data associated with the image matches at least a portion of the data associated with the record. The apparatus includes a memory for storing images and records and data associated with the images and records, a processor coupled to the memory for comparing the data associated with the records and data associated with a plurality of images, and a display coupled to the controller for displaying the image if at least a portion of the data associated with the image matches at least a portion of the data associated with the record. | 05-26-2011 |
Norman P. Mears, Mahtomedi, MN US
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| 20090260560 | WATERCRAFT INCLUDING A FLOATABLE SLIDE AND A BOAT - The invention features a watercraft that includes a boat and a floatable slide coupled to at least one side wall of the boat. | 10-22-2009 |
Paul Mears, Safety Harbor, FL US
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| 20100151816 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ASSOCIATING MEDIA DEVICES WITH A DEMOGRAPHIC COMPOSITION OF A GEOGRAPHIC AREA - Example methods and apparatus for associating media devices with a demographic composition of a geographic area are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving a plurality of Internet Protocol addresses assigned to a media device associated with a panel member, determining a most used Internet Protocol address from the plurality of Internet Protocol addresses, accessing geographic information and determining a geographic location corresponding to the most used Internet Protocol address, accessing demographic information and determining a demographic profile associated with the geographic location, and associating at least one of the geographic location or the demographic profile with the media device. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110239245 | PORTABLE AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT ARCHITECTURES AND METHODS FOR PORTABLE AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT - Portable audience measurement architectures and methods for portable audience measurement are disclosed. A disclosed system contains a plurality of portable measurement devices configured to collect audience measurement data from media devices, a plurality of data collection servers configured to collect audience measurement data from the plurality of portable measurement devices, and a central data processing server. A portable measurement device establishes a communication link with a data collection server in a peer-to-peer manner and transfers the collected audience measurement data to the data collection server. Because the portable measurement device is not dedicated to a particular local data collection server, the portable measurement device periodically or a periodically broadcasts a message attempting to find a data collection server with which to establish a communication link. | 09-29-2011 |
Paul Mears, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20110168858 | APPARATUS FOR HANGING OBJECTS - An apparatus for hanging an object from a wall comprises a generally triangular-shaped frame having a horizontal portion, a vertical portion and cross-member between the vertical and horizontal portions. The vertical portion is configured for attachment to a wall stud. The horizontal portion defines an elongate slot that extends a substantial length of the horizontal portion. A hook member is slideably coupled to the slot and is configured to support a weight of an object suspended therefrom. | 07-14-2011 |
Paul M. Mears, Safety Harbor, FL US
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| 20080263579 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR METERING PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYERS - Example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to collect metering information associated with media presented by portable and computer media presentation devices are disclosed. A disclosed example method accesses a first data structure including metering information generated by at least one of first media presentation software executed by a personal computer or second media presentation software executed by a portable media presentation device. The metering information is associated with media presented by at least one of the first or second media presentation software. At least some of the metering information is then extracted from the first data structure and stored in a second data structure. The at least some of the metering information is then communicated from the second data structure to a data collection facility. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090070797 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-PURPOSE METERING - Methods and apparatus for multi-purpose metering are disclosed. An example method includes acquiring a rate of data transfer to/from the monitored location and comparing the acquired rate of data transfer to a threshold. The example method also includes setting at least one media monitoring device in a first bandwidth mode when the acquired rate of data transfer exceeds the threshold, and setting the at least one media monitoring device in a second bandwidth mode when the acquired rate of data transfer is below the threshold. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090089823 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO COLLECT MEDIA MONITORING INFORMATION - Example methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to collect metering information associated with media presented media presentation devices are disclosed. A disclosed example system for collecting metering information includes a media meter to generate media monitoring information in response to media presented by a media presentation device. The example system also includes a peripheral memory device removably couplable by an audience member to the media meter to receive the media monitoring information. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20100198380 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING A DIGITAL AUDIO SIGNAL - Methods and apparatus for identifying a digital audio signal are described. An example apparatus for identifying a digital audio signal includes an input to receive the digital audio signal, which includes data from a broadcast or a stored digital program signal. The example apparatus also includes a detector to receive the digital audio signal from the input and determine whether the received digital audio signal is uncompressed as received at the input; a decoder to receive the digital audio signal from the detector when the digital audio signal is compressed as received at the input and identify any first program-identifying code in an auxiliary field of the compressed digital audio signal; and a code reader to receive the digital audio signal from the detector when the digital audio signal is uncompressed as received at the input and receive the digital audio signal from a decompressor when the digital audio signal is compressed as received at the input. Additionally, the code reader is to identify any second program-identifying code in a decompressed or uncompressed portion of the digital audio signal when the first program-identifying code is not identified in the auxiliary field or when the digital audio signal is uncompressed as received at the input. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100299689 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ADAPTIVELY SELECT SENSOR(S) TO GATHER AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT DATA BASED ON A VARIABLE SYSTEM FACTOR AND A QUANTITY OF DATA COLLECTIBLE BY THE SENSORS - Methods and apparatus to adaptively gather audience information data are disclosed. The disclosed methods and apparatus monitor system factor(s) and select one or more sensors from a plurality of sensors positioned to gather audience measurement data based on the monitored factor(s). Thus, the disclosed methods and apparatus adapt to the conditions they face by selecting an amount and/or type of audience measurement data they gather. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110289523 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ADAPTIVELY SELECT SENSOR(S) TO GATHER AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT DATA BASED ON A VARIABLE SYSTEM FACTOR AND A QUANTITY OF DATA COLLECTIBLE BY THE SENSORS - Methods and apparatus to adaptively gather audience information data are disclosed. The disclosed methods and apparatus monitor system factor(s) and select one or more sensors from a plurality of sensors positioned to gather audience measurement data based on the monitored factor(s). Thus, the disclosed methods and apparatus adapt to the conditions they face by selecting an amount and/or type of audience measurement data they gather. | 11-24-2011 |
Robert J. Mears, Wellesley, MA US
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| 20080197340 | MULTIPLE-WAVELENGTH OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SUPERLATTICE - A multiple-wavelength opto-electronic device may include a substrate and a plurality of active optical devices carried by the substrate and operating at different respective wavelengths. Each optical device may include a superlattice comprising a plurality of stacked groups of layers, and each group of layers may include a plurality of stacked semiconductor monolayers defining a base semiconductor portion and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer thereon. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080197341 | METHOD FOR MAKING A MULTIPLE-WAVELENGTH OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SUPERLATTICE - A method for making a multiple-wavelength opto-electronic device which may include providing a substrates and forming a plurality of active optical devices to be carried by the substrate and operating at different respective wavelengths. Moreover, each optical device may include a superlattice comprising a plurality of stacked groups of layers, and each group of layers may include a plurality of stacked semiconductor monolayers defining a base semiconductor portion and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer thereon. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080258134 | METHOD FOR MAKING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING SHALLOW TRENCH ISOLATION (STI) REGIONS WITH MASKLESS SUPERLATTICE DEPOSITION FOLLOWING STI FORMATION AND RELATED STRUCTURES - A semiconductor device may include a semiconductor substrate having a surface, a shallow trench isolation (STI) region in the semiconductor substrate and extending above the surface thereof, and a superlattice layer adjacent the surface of the semiconductor substrate and comprising a plurality of stacked groups of layers. More particularly, each group of layers of the superlattice layer may include a plurality of stacked base semiconductor monolayers defining a base semiconductor portion, and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer constrained within a crystal lattice of adjacent base semiconductor portions. Moreover, at least some atoms from opposing base semiconductor portions may be chemically bound together with the chemical bonds traversing the at least one intervening non-semiconductor monolayer. The semiconductor device may further include a lateral spacer between the superlattice layer and the STI region and which may include a lower non-monocrystalline semiconductor superlattice portion and an upper dielectric portion. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20100270535 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING AN ELECTRICALLY POLLED SUPERLATTICE AND RELATED METHODS - A method for making an electronic device may include forming a selectively polable superlattice comprising a plurality of stacked groups of layers. Each group of layers of the selectively polable superlattice may include a plurality of stacked semiconductor monolayers defining a semiconductor base portion and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer thereon. The at least one non-semiconductor monolayer may be constrained within a crystal lattice of adjacent silicon portions, and at least some semiconductor atoms from opposing base semiconductor portions may be chemically bound together through the at least one non-semiconductor monolayer therebetween. The method may further include coupling at least one electrode to the selectively polable superlattice for selective poling thereof. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110193063 | MULTIPLE-WAVELENGTH OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SUPERLATTICE - A multiple-wavelength opto-electronic device may include a substrate and a plurality of active optical devices carried by the substrate and operating at different respective wavelengths. Each optical device may include a superlattice comprising a plurality of stacked groups of layers, and each group of layers may include a plurality of stacked semiconductor monolayers defining a base semiconductor portion and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer thereon. | 08-11-2011 |
Shawn M. Mears, Marlborough, MA US
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| 20090189913 | CREATING IMAGES FOR DISPLALYING OR PRINTING ON LOW-CONTRAST BACKGROUND - Techniques for automatically adding special effects to an image to be overlaid on a low-contrast background are presented. A stroke or an intervening layer of a color contrasting with the background color is automatically added to provide a contrasting color around the edges of visible image content in an image container of an electronic document. The technique may be applied to entire libraries of images to generate variant images that are visually perceptible when displayed or printed on low-contrast background colors. | 07-30-2009 |
Tony W. Mears, Longmont, CO US
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| 20100264270 | Airfoil wing system for inflatable airfoils - An airfoil wing system for releasing air from an airfoil wing for an inflatable airfoil is provided. The airfoil wing is secured to the inflatable airfoil. The airfoil wing system comprises at least two wing panels connected together and an opening formed between the two wing panels wherein the opening automatically moves from a closed position to an open position to release air from beneath the airfoil wing thereby allowing takedown of the inflatable airfoil. | 10-21-2010 |
Vernon Mears, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20100261148 | System and Method for Educating Using Multimedia Interface - A method of educating using a virtual workstation. The method includes the steps of: providing the virtual workstation; allowing a person to access the virtual workstation to generate multimedia product; and requiring that the person complete at least one educational project to continue accessing the virtual workstation to generate multimedia product. | 10-14-2010 |