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David T. Meeks, Ashland, MA US
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| 20110178971 | PORTABLE DATA MANAGEMENT - Embodiments for methods, systems, and computer program products for creating and managing a portable data rule using an electronic computing device are presented including: causing the electronic computing device to create a rule definition including, defining an expression by a user, where the expression defines a logic of a rule, causing the electronic computing device to parse the expression into a logical variable associated with the expression, causing the electronic computing device to identify the logical variable, and causing the electronic computing device to store the rule definition, where the rule definition includes the expression and the logical variable. In some embodiments, the causing the electronic computing device to identify the logical variable includes: causing the electronic computing device to return a name of the logical variable; and causing the electronic computing device to return an expected type of the logical variable. | 07-21-2011 |
David Thomas Meeks, Ashland, MA US
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| 20090006283 | USING A DATA MINING ALGORITHM TO GENERATE FORMAT RULES USED TO VALIDATE DATA SETS - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for using a data mining algorithm to generate format rules used to validate data sets. A data set has a plurality of columns and records providing data for each of the columns. Selection is received of at least one format column for which format rules are to be generated and selection is received of at least one predictor column. A format mask column is generated for each selected format column. For records in the data set, a value in the at least one format column is converted to a format mask representing a format of the value in the format column and storing the format mask in the format mask column in the record for which the format mask was generated. The at least one predictor column and the at least one format mask column are processed to generate at least one format rule. Each format rule specifies a format mask associated with at least one condition in the at least one predictor column. | 01-01-2009 |
James W. Meeks, Eaton, OH US
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| 20080222961 | ENTRYWAY SYSTEM INCLUDING A THRESHOLD ASSEMBLY - A threshold assembly is disposed below a closure. The threshold assembly includes a sill having a first end and a second end spaced from each other and having an entry portion sloping downwardly from a proximate end to a distal end between the first and second ends. A pair of jamb pedestals are disposed at the first and second ends of the sill, respectively. Each jamb pedestal supports a jamb spaced above the sill. A first wall extends upwardly from the proximate end of the entry portion and a second wall extends upwardly from the sill and along the first wall to define a channel extending longitudinally between the jamb pedestals. The first wall defines an opening which establishes fluid communication from the channel to the entry portion of the sill between the jamb pedestals for directing water from the channel away from the threshold assembly along the entry portion. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080229668 | Astragal Boot - An astragal boot for mounting onto a lower end of an astragal includes a platform, a first and second lateral fin spaced from each other and projecting downwardly from the platform, and an auxiliary fin disposed between the first and second lateral fins. The auxiliary fin defines an auxiliary fin edge extending from the first lateral fin to the second lateral fin for sealing engagement with the threshold. The auxiliary fin includes a hub portion and a first and second leg portion each extending from the hub portion to the first and second lateral fins, respectively. The first leg portion extends along a first direction defining a portion of the auxiliary fin edge along the first direction and the second leg portion extends along a second direction at an obtuse angle relative to the first direction defining another portion of the auxiliary fin edge along the second direction. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090025299 | ENTRYWAY FOR DISPOSITION IN A DOOR OPENING OF A BUILDING - An entryway for disposition in a door opening of a building includes a threshold and a corner sealing member mounted in the door opening between the building and the threshold. The threshold has a bottom facing downwardly and a back extending upwardly from the bottom. The corner sealing member has a middle portion disposed partially below the bottom of the threshold, a first vertical portion extending upwardly from the middle portion adjacent the threshold, and a second vertical portion extending upwardly from the middle portion transversely from the first vertical portion. The back of the threshold defines a recess and the second vertical portion of the corner sealing member is disposed in the recess to allow for adequate sealing between the threshold and the corner sealing member and to allow for proper placement of the threshold in the door opening without interference from the corner sealing member. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100251620 | ENTRY SYSTEM WITH WATER INFILTRATION BARRIER - The present application discloses embodiments of entry systems that minimize water infiltration due to a wind driven rain. In one embodiment, the entry system includes a corner pad that includes an upper portion that seals against the weather strip when the door is closed and a lower portion that is spaced apart from the weather strip to form a gap between the lower portion and the weather strip. The lower portion seals against the door when the door is closed. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100257789 | SEAL FOR AN ADJUSTABLE THRESHOLD ASSEMBLY - An adjustable threshold assembly for disposition below a door includes a sill, a rail spaced from the sill and configured to be vertically adjustable relative to the sill, and a seal disposed between the rail and the sill. The seal includes a first portion and a second portion each engaging one of the sill and the rail, respectively, and a flexible intermediate portion connecting the first and second portions. The seal includes a bulb extending from the first portion and contacting the second portion. The bulb includes a first end and a second end each extending from the first portion. The bulb encloses a cavity between the first and second ends such that the bulb resiliently collapses between the rail and the sill as the rail is vertically adjusted relative to the sill to maintain contact between the bulb and the second portion. | 10-14-2010 |
John Meeks, Massillon, OH US
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| 20110095030 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY HAVING A HEAT-SEALED METAL END, A METAL END THEREFOR, AND A METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A container assembly includes a container body having a side wall encircling an axis, and a metal end for attachment to an upper edge of the side wall via heat-sealing. The outer peripheral region is shaped prior to application to the container body such that an annular channel is defined between an inner chuck wall and an outer chuck wall of the metal end. The metal end is pushed straight onto the side wall such that the upper edge of the side wall is received into the channel. The surfaces of the side wall and the opposing surfaces of the chuck walls have heat-sealable material thereon. The metal end is heated to melt and fuse the heat-sealable layers, thereby sealing the metal end onto the side wall. The metal end is shaped such that the free edge of the outer chuck wall is not exposed. | 04-28-2011 |
Marvin J. Meeks, Newport News, VA US
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| 20110132856 | DISPLAY RACK WITH SKULL MOLD CENTERPIECE - The present invention includes a rack with a centerpiece configured to hold and display tokens and headgear. In one exemplary embodiment, this invention comprises a display rack with a plurality of grooves and a skull molded centerpiece. The grooves may span the majority of the width of the top surface of the base or may be shorter. Multiple grooves may be aligned to form a single row across the top surface of the base. According to an exemplary embodiment, a front of the base may be at a shorter height than a rear of the base such as to allow a sloped surface that more prominently displays contents of the rack. Furthermore, the rack may include two or more feet that elevate the rack. | 06-09-2011 |
Michael Meeks, Forest City, NC US
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| 20100175319 | PLANT HYDRATION PALLET TRAY - A plant hydration pallet tray for supporting, hydrating, transporting and displaying several potted plants in a commercial/retail environment, has a generally rectangular base and side walls form a generally cubic structure for supporting plants in pots or containers and providing controlled drainage of water from the potted plants and from the tray to maintain optimum hydration of the plants on the tray. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100202138 | DISPLAY LIGHT FIXTURES - Light fixtures adaptable for use with displays such as retail displays and using T-5 type lamps, the fixtures having a lamp housing, a mounting bracket, and lamp housing support arms which extend from the mounting bracket to the lamp housing, the lamp housing having a shroud and shroud end caps at each end of the shroud, the shroud end caps configured for interconnection with an opposing shroud end cap of another fixture whereby multiple fixtures can be interconnected in serial fashion; T-5 lamp receptacles located within each of the shroud end caps, each T-5 lamp receptacle having first and second cooperating components which are interconnected and spring-biased for installation of a terminal end of a T-5 lamp and electrical contact with a power circuit of the fixture through electrical leads in the T-5 lamp receptacle, T-5 lamp receptacles located within each of the shroud end caps, each T-5 lamp receptacle having first and second cooperating components which are interconnected and spring-biased for installation of a terminal end of a T-5 lamp and electrical contact with a power circuit of the fixture through electrical leads in the T-5 lamp receptacle, and lamp housing support arms which are engaged with the mounting bracket by cooperating blocks which grip and engage ends of the support arms and through which electrical wiring extends to the T-5 lamp receptacles. The display light fixture can be attached to any suitable support structure, including attachment directly to a display, and can be combined with additional light fixtures by similar attachment of the mounting bracket and aligned interconnection of the shroud end caps. | 08-12-2010 |
Paul Meeks, Tallulah, LA US
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| 20090159540 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AN OBJECT SUCH AS A RIFLE - An apparatus and method according to which the apparatus is removably coupled to a structure such as a utility terrain vehicle (UTV), and the apparatus supports or carries an object such as a rifle, bow or treestand. | 06-25-2009 |
Paul S. Meeks, Canton, OH US
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| 20120003046 | Fish Guidance and Exclusion Barrier - One embodiment of a fish guidance and exclusion barrier having an upper reticulated section ( | 01-05-2012 |
Randy G. Meeks, Lagrange, GA US
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| 20080260990 | Nonwoven towel with microsponges - A nonwoven fabric with microsponges containing a nonwoven base containing fibers, having a first side and a second side, and having a weight of greater than about 2 oz/yd | 10-23-2008 |
Robert Glenn Meeks, Northwood, OH US
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| 20110024390 | Apparatus and process for removing oxidation scale from metal - The invention provides an improved apparatus and method for removing oxidized and embedded scale from sheet metal by high pressure spraying a diluted hydrochloric acid water mixture onto the surface of the sheet metal. The contaminated water/acid solution is then re-circulated to remove ferrous chloride from the acid and water solution. The cleansed acid and water solution are recycled for reuse. The sheet metal is rinsed with hot water, dried, oiled and rolled. The rinse water is re-circulated to remove acid droplets and the acid droplets are recycled to an acid storage tank. Any contaminants removed from the rinse water are recycled to a combination filter and reverse osmosis system. The clean rinse water is reused to rinse further sheet metal. | 02-03-2011 |
Steve Meeks, Mineral Wells, TX US
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| 20120060760 | DAIRY INFLATION - A dairy inflation includes a barrel portion connected to a milk tube portion for extracting milk from a teat of an animal. The barrel portion includes an axial passage defined by a wall, the wall having an exterior surface defining an outer periphery having a substantially circular shape. The wall further includes an interior surface defining an inner periphery having a substantially elliptical shape. The elliptical inner periphery includes a major axis and a minor axis, and the disposition of the elliptical inner periphery within the circular outer periphery creates reduced-thickness regions on opposing sides of the wall along the major axis. The reduced-thickness regions allow a controlled collapse of the barrel portion during milking operations. | 03-15-2012 |
Timothy A. Meeks, Davenport, IA US
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| 20090019829 | Collapsing on-board crop receiver and duct of a cotton harvester - Apparatus and a method for collapsing an on-board crop receiver of a harvester to a transport position, utilizing a remotely releasable locking element to allow telescopic collapsing or retracting the receiver without entering the receiver, and powered apparatus for positively collapsing a duct extending between a row unit of the harvester and an inlet opening of the receiver. The duct is telescopically retractable at an inclined angle by a similarly inclined duct driver to a height about equal to that of the receiver when in the transport position, so as to be freed from the receiver and any associated hood extending outwardly therefrom associated with the inlet opening. Using crop compactor apparatus within the interior of the receiver, the compactor can be lowered and the locking mechanism unlocked, and then the compactor operated to telescopically collapse or retract the receiver. The receiver can be extended in the reverse order. | 01-22-2009 |
Timothy E. Meeks, Havre De Grace, MD US
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| 20080257136 | Stringed Musical Instrument with Improved Method and Apparatus for Tuning and Signal Processing - A musical instrument includes a fretboard, frets aligned in a first direction on the fretboard, a number of strings, aligned in a second direction above the frets, and tensioning devices operable to hold the strings in tension such that the pitch of adjacent strings at any given fret differ by one whole tone. Signals from string vibration pickups may be electronically processed and amplified to modify the sound produced by the musical instrument. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090320671 | Method and apparatus for electronically sustaining a note from a musical instrument - A sensed signal corresponding to a note played on a musical instrument is electronically sustained by electronically combining the sensed signal with a synthesized signal whenever a sustain control switch is activated. The set of characteristics of the synthesized signal are, initially, substantially the same as the set of characteristics of the sensed signal, but may be varied over time. | 12-31-2009 |
William Andrew Meeks, Seneca, SC US
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| 20090112237 | VASCULAR CONDUIT AND DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR OPEN SURGICAL PLACEMENT - A vascular conduit device and a delivery system for intraoperative repair damaged portion of an artery or vein and methods of use are provided. The device has a cylindrical body and may include a shaped member, such as a microbarb, configured to anchor into the tunica intima and the tunica media of the vessel wall, and not to the tunic adventitia and vasa vasorum. Various configurations and orientations of the microbarbs are provided, including microbarbs that are preferably aligned at an acute angle in the range of about 5 to 30 degrees and having a substantially parallel surface. The delivery system preferably has a translatable dilator tip that when retracted is configured to engage with the device during delivery. When the dilator tip is extended, the device can be implanted into the vessel wall. The vascular conduit device can be assembled during the emergency open surgical procedure. | 04-30-2009 |