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Andrew T. Metcalf, Boulder, CO US
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| 20120157448 | COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES - The invention provides novel tricyclic compounds of Formula I′ that inhibit β-secretase cleavage of APP and are useful as therapeutic agents for treating neurodegenerative diseases. | 06-21-2012 |
Benjamin J. Metcalf, Rochester, NY US
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| 20090060952 | PRODUCTION OF THE LIPIDATED FORM OF THE PEPTIDOGLYCAN-ASSOCIATED LIPROPROTEINS OF GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA - The expression of the lipidated form of the peptidoglycan-associated protein (PAL) of gram-negative bacteria is achieved through the use of a plasmid containing a tightly regulated promoter. A bacterial host cell is transformed, transduced or transfected with such a plasmid. The host cell is then cultured under conditions such that the lipidated recombinant PAL is expressed. The lipidated recombinant PAL is included in an antigenic composition administered to a mammalian host to immunize against a gram-negative bacterium. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090202593 | Novel immunogenic compositions for the prevention and treatment of meningococcal disease - The present invention relates to | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090274701 | CHLAMYDIA PNEUMONIAE POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The subject of the invention is the genomic sequence and the nucleotide sequences encoding polypeptides of | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090274719 | CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS GENOMIC SEQUENCE AND POLYPEPTIDES, FRAGMENTS THEREOF AND USES THEREOF, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF INFECTION - The subject of the invention is the genomic sequence and the nucleotide sequences encoding polypeptides of | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110076299 | NOVEL IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE - The present invention relates to | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110159041 | Chlamydia Trachomatis Genomic Sequence and Polypeptides, Fragments Thereof and Uses Thereof, in Particular for the Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Infection - The subject of the invention is the genomic sequence and the nucleotide sequences encoding polypeptides of | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120034261 | NOVEL IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE - The present invention relates to | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120201844 | NOVEL IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE - The present invention relates to | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120294880 | NOVEL IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE - The present invention relates to | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120301496 | NOVEL IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MENINGOCOCCAL DISEASE - The present invention relates to | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120308595 | Novel Immunogenic Compositions For The Prevention And Treatment of Meningococcal Disease - The present invention relates to | 12-06-2012 |
Bryce Thomas Metcalf, Huntersville, NC US
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| 20100025443 | Mounting Assembly for a Vehicle Accessory - A mounting system for removably mounting an accessory on a fender of a motorcycle includes a mounting bracket, mounting tab, and latch. The mounting bracket is configured to be mounted on the fender. The mounting bracket includes a base plate, cover plate, standoff, mounting slot, upper recess and lower recess. The base plate is disposed upon the fender. The cover plate is configured to cover a portion of the base plate. The standoff is sandwiched between the base plate and the cover plate. The mounting slot is disposed between the base plate and the cover plate. The mounting slot is generated by the standoff being disposed between the base plate and cover plate. The upper recess is disposed at an upper edge of the mounting bracket between the base plate and the cover plate. The lower recess is disposed at a lower edge of the mounting bracket between the base plate and the cover plate. The mounting tab is configured to mate with the mounting slot. The mounting tab is affixed to a first accessory. The latch is affixed to a second accessory. The latch includes an upper jaw configured to mate with the upper recess and a lower jaw configured to mate with the lower recess. | 02-04-2010 |
Crysta Metcalf, Cary, IL US
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| 20090164624 | Method and Apparatus for Acquiring Content-Based Capital Via A Sharing Technology | 06-25-2009 |
Crysta J. Metcalf, Cary, IL US
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| 20090021474 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING STATUS INFORMATION OF A MULTIMEDIA BROADCAST RECEIVER ON AN AMBIENT DEVICE - There is provided a system for providing status information associated with viewing behavior of media broadcasting. The system comprises a client device that includes a receiver to receive presence data from a remote device and a processor to generate an ambient command based on the presence data. The presence data is associated with broadcast programs of the remote device, and the ambient command represents viewing information of the broadcast program at the remote device. The system also comprises an ambient component that provides an ambient representation of the viewing information based on the ambient command. The ambient component may be an integral part of the client device or a separate component that communicates with the client device via wired or wireless connection. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090079840 | METHOD FOR INTELLIGENTLY CREATING, CONSUMING, AND SHARING VIDEO CONTENT ON MOBILE DEVICES - A method, apparatus, and electronic device for processing video data are disclosed. A video capture mechanism | 03-26-2009 |
Darrell Metcalf US
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| 20120079650 | Positionable Zero-Footprint Self-Cleaning Urinal and Very Low Water-Usage Mist-Dispensing Means - A self-rinsing urinal and very low water-usage mist-dispensing means mountable in close proximity to a normally-interior portion of at least one positionable panel configured slidably or pivotally positionable from an opening of customary cabinetry of a room or a wall. The urinal is positionable from the customary cabinetry or wall opening, between a zero-footprint concealed state and a revealed-for-use state, such that an interior receptacle surface of the urinal is aligned with said very low water-usage mist-dispensing means during at least a revealed-for-use state, to receive from the mist-dispensing means a distributed misted spray aligned with the receptacle, to repel waste-liquid from and facilitate a self-rinsing of the receptacle while employing as little as single-digit ounce(s) of water, per use-cycle. Certain of the embodiments include the option to provide actuating means for positioning and/or aligning one or more urinal-related components in response to receiving a control signal. | 04-05-2012 |
David A. Metcalf, Black Mountain, NC US
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| 20090185332 | CASSETTE ASSEMBLY AND PANEL ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A panel assembly for an electrical enclosure has a fixed mounting portion and a movable panel portion. The electrical enclosure has an interior substantially sealed from an exterior except at a number of apertures. The panel assembly includes a mounting portion coupled to the enclosure and a panel portion generally disposed over a corresponding one of the number of apertures. The panel portion is movable in a first direction from a first position to a second position by gas formed from an arcing event within the electrical enclosure passing outward through the corresponding aperture. The panel portion is constrained from movement in an opposite second direction due to a portion of the electrical enclosure. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090185333 | ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY HAVING VENTING SYSTEM - An electrical enclosure assembly is provided including a first enclosure and a second enclosure disposed within the first enclosure. The first enclosure having a plurality of walls defining an interior and an exterior with one of the walls including a first number of one way vents. The interior being substantially sealed from the exterior except at the first number of one way vents. The second enclosure having a plurality of walls defining an interior separate from the interior of the first enclosure. One of the plurality of walls of the second enclosure including a second number of one way vents. The interior of the second enclosure being substantially sealed from the interior of the first enclosure except at the second number of one way vents. | 07-23-2009 |
David A. Metcalf, Denver, CO US
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| 20080292564 | AEROSOL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FLUORINE SUBSTITUTED OLEFINS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING SAME - Various compositons, including particularly aerosol compositions, containing fluorinated olefins, including particularly tetra- and penta-fluorpropenes, in a variety of applications are disclosed. | 11-27-2008 |
David Aaron Metcalf, Black Mountain, NC US
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| 20100072039 | Seal Apparatus for Circuit Breaker Application - A seal apparatus is disposed between a switchgear cabinet and a circuit breaker between the racked and unracked positions of the circuit breaker. The seal apparatus sealingly extends between the switchgear cabinet and the circuit breaker to resist fluid flow, such as exhaust gases and other matter, between an interior region of the switchgear cabinet and the exterior of the switchgear cabinet. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110176287 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A mounting assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a housing having an exterior and an interior, separable contacts disposed in the interior, and an operating mechanism structured to open and closed the separable contacts. The exterior of the housing includes a recess. The mounting assembly includes a bracket assembly having at least one bracket, an expansion member coupled to a corresponding one of the at least one bracket and being disposed within the recess on the exterior of the housing, and an actuator movably coupled to the expansion member. The actuator is movable between an actuated position corresponding to the expansion member expanding outwardly within the recess to secure the mounting assembly to the circuit breaker, and an unactuated position corresponding to the expansion member not being expanded and the mounting assembly being removable from the circuit breaker. | 07-21-2011 |
Derek Metcalf, Burr Ridge, IL US
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| 20090266780 | ADJUSTABLE SHELVING SYSTEM - An adjustable shelving assembly and a support structure for supporting the adjustable shelf assembly. The adjustable shelf assembly may include at least one extension shelf unit, slidably oriented with respect to a central shelf unit such that the width and/or depth of the shelf may be adjusted. The adjustable shelf assembly may be adjusted without removing the shelf from the accompanying support structure or causing the central shelf unit to be moved. The adjustable shelf assembly may also include structure for receiving advertisements, product identifiers or the like. | 10-29-2009 |
Douglas Dean Metcalf, Riverton, UT US
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| 20100151841 | APPARATUS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD, FOR PROVIDING ENTERPRISE-CONTROLLED VOICE SERVICES TO WIRELESS DEVICES - An apparatus, and an associated methodology, provides control over operation of a voice-only, cellular mobile phone by an enterprise. An enterprise server provides selection of the operating capabilities of the voice-only wireless device. Once selected, the wireless device is caused to be provisioned to operate in conformity with the selected policy. Rather than sole control of the operational capability of the wireless device by a network operator, i.e., carrier, control of some operational capabilities of the device is carried out directly by enterprise personnel. | 06-17-2010 |
Elizabeth Egan Metcalf, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20110268921 | DECORATIVE RESIN-BASED PANELS - Decorative resin-based panels that provide desirable aesthetics that a designer can use to add to the functional and/or aesthetic characteristics of a given structure or design space. The decorative resin-based panels include one or more of embossed surfaces, fabric interlayers, handmade paper interlayers, spun yarn interlayers, and squared cores. | 11-03-2011 |
Elizabeth S. Metcalf, Sherwood, OR US
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| 20100227307 | ERGOTHIONEINE AND/OR ITS DERIVATIVES AS A CELL PRESERVATIVE - The present invention relates to cell, tissue or derivatives thereof, preserving compositions for cells in culture, storage, or lyophilization. According to the invention ergothioneine is added as a supplement to such extender or preservative compositions. Sperm cells so treated showed increased motility when thawed compared to cells that were not treated with ergothioneine. | 09-09-2010 |
Jeffrey Metcalf, Frisco, TX US
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| 20090101317 | JACKET FOR HEAT DISPERSION DEVICE - An apparatus comprising a heat dispersion device having a first end. The first end has a shape different than that of the remainder of the heat dispersion device. The apparatus also comprises a jacket coupled to the heat dispersion device at the first end. The jacket has another shape associated with that of the remainder of the heat dispersion device. | 04-23-2009 |
John Brockway Metcalf, Sherwood, OR US
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| 20100065110 | Method and Device for Converting Solar Power to Electrical Power - A solar-to-electrical power conversion device. The conversion of broad energy band solar power to electrical power is accomplished by taking advantage of the fluorescence properties of materials that absorb solar power over a relatively broad range of energies and shift at least a portion of that power to emitted radiation over a relatively narrow range of energies at which the efficiency of a photovoltaic device is maximized. The absorbing material is fashioned to confine the emitted radiation so as to direct the emitted radiation to a photovoltaic device to convert that emitted radiation to electrical power. Preferably the absorbing material is the active medium of a solar-pumped laser, such as a fiber laser, that produces the emitted radiation. To absorb solar radiation while preventing unwanted emission of radiation at the nominal laser energy, the absorbing material is coated to be highly reflective at the nominal laser energy and highly transmissive over a relatively broad band of solar energy so as to absorb the broad band of solar energy yet couple emitted radiation to the photovoltaic device. | 03-18-2010 |
Justin M. Metcalf, Lafayette, IN US
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| 20090030497 | Retention Wire For Self-Expanding Stent - A delivery system for self-expanding stents is provided. The delivery system includes a wire releasably attached to a portion of the self-expanding stent. The wire restrains movement of the stent when the stent is released from the delivery system. Thus, more accurate placement of the stent may be possible. | 01-29-2009 |
Keith E. Metcalf, Jasper, IN US
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| 20090173016 | PARTITION SYSTEM - A partition system for office spaces generally includes a framework and a plurality of different types of decorative and/or functional tiles mountable to the framework. The framework includes I- and C-shaped vertical frame members which are adjustably joined by upper and lower horizontal spanners such that the distance between the vertical frame members is adjustable. Also, the framework may include other types of vertical frame members for forming L-, T-, or X-junctions within the partition system framework. A variety of decorative and functional tiles are mountable to the framework, including retractable workspace tiles, several types of storage tiles, display tiles, window tiles, and electrical and data services tiles. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100290215 | FURNITURE WITH WIRELESS POWER - Furniture components, such as office furniture components, that are configured to include electronic components that transfer electrical power to peripheral electronic devices via wireless technologies, including conductive and inductive technologies. The articles of furniture may include grommet devices received within work surfaces, the grommet devices incorporating or housing the electronics of wireless power systems. The articles of furniture may also include the electronics of wireless power systems physically embedded or integrated within work surfaces in a manner in which the continuous surfaces of the work surfaces are maintained, and the work surfaces may optionally further include lighting or other indication features to indicate the locations of the electronics to a user. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110197519 | PARTITION SYSTEM - A partition system generally including an adjustable work surface support bracket assembly, which attaches to a track member of the partition system for supporting a work surface. A first vertical member of the bracket assembly includes a mounting portion adapted to be received within the track member, and a first vertical plate portion downwardly extending from the mounting portion and including a plurality of vertically spaced apertures or a pair of elongated apertures. A second member includes a horizontal portion that attaches to a work surface using suitable fasteners. In a first embodiment, the second member includes a tab which is received within any one of the vertically spaced apertures in the vertical member located beneath the track member. In a second embodiment, the second member includes a second vertical plate portion including a plurality of apertures or a pair of elongated apertures for alignment with a pair of apertures in the first vertical plate portion of the first vertical member. In this manner, a work surface may be mounted to a track member of the partition system in a vertically adjustable manner and, in the second embodiment, the second member and/or work surface may aesthetically cover the track member. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120026724 | FURNITURE WITH WIRELESS POWER - Furniture components, such as office furniture components, that are configured to include electronic components that transfer electrical power to peripheral electronic devices via wireless technologies, including conductive and inductive technologies. The articles of furniture may include grommet devices received within work surfaces, the grommet devices incorporating or housing the electronics of wireless power systems. The articles of furniture may also include the electronics of wireless power systems physically embedded or integrated within work surfaces in a manner in which the continuous surfaces of the work surfaces are maintained, and the work surfaces may optionally further include lighting or other indication features to indicate the locations of the electronics to a user. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120096780 | OFFICE PARTITION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - An electrical service assembly is secured to a framework of a panel of an office partition system and includes at least one bracket to which at least one electrical outlet module is mounted, the module having at least a pair of electrical outlets such that electrical outlets may be positioned in a back-to-back configuration. In this manner, the electrical service assembly provides service to opposite sides of a panel that face opposite work spaces. Also, the electrical outlet modules may be associated with separate circuits to prevent overload of the electrical service assembly. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120273633 | TWO PIECE TRACK ASSEMBLY - A two-piece track assembly may be used in an office environment for mounting accessory components, such as work surfaces, cabinets, shelves, filing units, etc., to either a permanent building wall or to the framework of a movable office wall or office partition system. The track assembly includes a base mountable to the wall or framework via a plurality of fasteners. A track mounts to the base to cover the fasteners used to mount the base. The track also includes a relatively thinly-profiled slot into which a corresponding, relatively thinly-profiled mounting flange of an accessory component is received to mount and support the accessory component upon the track assembly. Optionally, a decorative or functional tile may be mounted to a wall or partition between a pair of track assemblies spaced vertically from one another. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120304900 | OFFICE DESKING SYSTEM - A modular desking system for an open plan office environment provides a variety of highly stable and variously configurable component parts which can be modularly combined with one another to provide a wide variety of desking styles and sizes. The user may decide among many options for linking various desking system assemblies with one another to create a larger desking assembly well suited to various open-plan office spaces. | 12-06-2012 |
Kenneth A. Metcalf, Pinellas Park, FL US
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| 20090072042 | Air Diffusing and Water Misting Apparatus and Method - An apparatus, system, and method for providing a fluid stream into an environment for cooling purposes are disclosed. Such an apparatus includes a body portion and a nozzle, the nozzle being adapted to direct water into the environment. Such an apparatus may include a body portion having a flow channel defined therein for gas flow therethrough; and, a nozzle operatively disposed within the flow channel; said nozzle adapted to direct a liquid therefrom; wherein the channel and the nozzle are operatively disposed relative to each other so that a gas flowing through the channel and the liquid are combined into a fluid stream directed from the apparatus into the surrounding environment. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20110309158 | AIR DIFFUSING AND WATER MISTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus, system, and method for providing a fluid stream into an environment for cooling purposes are disclosed. Such an apparatus includes a body portion and a nozzle, the nozzle being adapted to direct water into the environment. Such an apparatus may include a body portion having a flow channel defined therein for gas flow therethrough; and, a nozzle operatively disposed within the flow channel; said nozzle adapted to direct a liquid therefrom; wherein the channel and the nozzle are operatively disposed relative to each other so that a gas flowing through the channel and the liquid are combined into a fluid stream directed from the apparatus into the surrounding environment. | 12-22-2011 |
Michael Christopher Metcalf, Kennewick, WA US
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| 20120067066 | FREEZE TUNNEL AND METHODS OF USE - A freeze tunnel can have a conveyor configured to move food product from a first end to a second end. At least one first cooling unit and at least one first fan can be positioned on the first side of the conveyor, and at least one second cooling unit and at least one second fan can be positioned on the second side of the conveyor. The fans can cooperate to circulate air inside the freeze tunnel in two opposite rotational directions. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120174983 | FLUID-BASED ARTICLE DISTRIBUTION AND SORTING SYSTEM - A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member. | 07-12-2012 |
Michael Duane Metcalf, Keaau, HI US
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| 20090014700 | EQUIPMENT HANDLING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of handling a work piece includes providing an equipment head that is coupled to and translatable along a mast defining a first axis, the equipment head including a head shaft defining a second axis non-parallel to the first axis, and providing a second shaft that is rotatable about a third axis non-parallel to the second axis. The method includes attaching a drive assembly to the second shaft, where the drive assembly is offset from and substantially parallel to the head shaft. The method includes moving the work piece with the drive assembly relative to at least one of the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090020934 | EQUIPMENT HANDLING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - An equipment handling apparatus includes a base and a mast coupled to the base, the mast aligned along a first axis; an equipment head coupled to and translatable along the mast and including a rotatable head shaft defining a second axis non-parallel to the first axis; and an equipment cradle including a support coupled to a flange end of the head shaft and at least one arm extending from the support parallel to the second axis. The head shaft is movable to adjust an elevation of the arm(s) relative to the base. | 01-22-2009 |
Newt Metcalf, Memphis, TN US
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| 20110054542 | SYSTEM WITH INTEGRAL LOCKING MECHANISM - A system for affixing at least two portions of bone is provided. The system has a first end cap, a second end cap, and a linking member extending between the first end cap and the second end cap, wherein the first end cap has at least one leg configured to connect the linking member to the first end cap and configured to retain said connection. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110054543 | LOCKING MECHANISM - A stratum to be affixed to bone is disclosed. The stratum has a first surface, a second surface, and at least one hole extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the second surface is configured to engage at least a portion of the bone, and wherein the stratum is further configured to deflect, allowing a fastener to pass at least partially through the hole. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110054544 | SYSTEM WITH INTEGRAL LOCKING MECHANISM - A stratum to be affixed to bone is disclosed. The stratum has a first surface, a second surface, and at least one hole extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein the second surface is configured to engage at least a portion of the bone, and wherein the stratum further has a slot in the stratum that extends from the at least one hole to another location on the stratum, and the stratum is further configured to deflect, allowing a fastener to pass at least partially through the hole. | 03-03-2011 |
Newton Metcalf, Memphis, TN US
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| 20120253398 | SACROILIAC TERMINAL ANCHOR DEVICE AND METHOD - A spinal stabilization apparatus and method according to which an anchor element is engaged with a bone structure of a spinal system. The anchor element defines a reservoir adapted to contain a bone-growth promoting material and the reservoir is in fluid communication with the bone structure via at least one aperture defined in the anchor element. A rod-connecting element extend from the anchor element and is adapted to extend outward from the bone structure to engage at least a portion of a rod when the rod extends within a vicinity of the spinal system and the bone structure. | 10-04-2012 |
Newton H. Metcalf, Memphis, TN US
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| 20090198291 | BONE SCREW - A bone screw and method of inserting a bone screw into a bone is disclosed. In one example, the bone screw includes a tip segment for creating a starter hole in the bone. A pilot segment is located proximally of the tip segment for creating a pilot hole in the bone after creation of the starter hole. The starter hole and pilot hole are created by a longitudinal pushing force exerted on the bone screw by the surgeon. A threaded segment is located proximally of the pilot segment for fixedly securing the bone screw in the bone by the use of a rotational force exerted on the bone screw by the surgeon. A head is located proximally of the threaded segment for allowing the bone screw to affix an implant or other soft tissue to the bone. In one embodiment the implant is a plate. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100094423 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSMENT OF TENSION IN AN IMPLANT - Systems and methods for providing assessment of a tensioned state of a flexible implant are provided. The implant includes at least one marker having a first configuration when the implant is relaxed or not tensioned in a desired manner and a second configuration when the implant is tensioned as desired. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20120016477 | LOCKABLE IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE - A spinal implant includes a body defining a longitudinal axis and an outer surface. The outer surface includes a first portion configured to engage a first bone surface and a second portion configured to engage a second opposing bone surface. A first locking element has a center of rotation along a first axis offset from the longitudinal axis. The first locking element is rotatable relative to the body between a first, non-engaging configuration and a second engaging configuration such that the first locking element extends beyond the outer surface. Methods of use are disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
Randall B. Metcalf, Cantonment, FL US
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| 20090296957 | SOUND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A SOUND EVENT BASED ON A MODELED SOUND FIELD - A sound system and method for modeling a sound field generated by a sound source and creating a sound event based on the modeled sound field is disclosed. The system and method captures a sound field over an enclosing surface, models the sound field and enables reproduction of the modeled sound field. Explosion type acoustical radiation may be used. Further, the reproduced sound field may be modeled and compared to the original sound field model. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100098275 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING SOUND EVENTS - A system and method for recording and reproducing three-dimensional sound events using a discretized, integrated macro-micro sound volume for reproducing a 3D acoustical matrix that reproduces sound including natural propagation and reverberation. The system and method may include sound modeling and synthesis that may enable sound to be reproduced as a volumetric matrix. The volumetric matrix may be captured, transferred, reproduced, or otherwise processed, as a spatial spectra of discretely reproduced sound events with controllable macro-micro relationships. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100223552 | Playback Device For Generating Sound Events - A system configured to capture and/or produce a sound event generated by a plurality of sound sources. In particular, the system may be configured such that the capture, processing, and/or output for sound production of sound objects associated with separate ones of the sound sources may be controlled on an individual based. This discretized control over the sound objects may enhance various aspects of productions of the sound event by systems that do not capture, process and/or output sounds from different sound sources in a manner that maintains the discrete nature of the sound sources. | 09-02-2010 |
Richard L. Metcalf, Okemos, MI US
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| 20110073054 | ENGINE ASSEMBLY HAVING CAMSHAFT WITH NON-MAGNETIC JOURNAL - An engine assembly may include an engine structure, a camshaft, a timing wheel and a camshaft position sensor. The camshaft may be rotationally supported within the engine structure and may have a non-magnetic journal rotationally fixed thereto. The timing wheel may be rotationally fixed to the camshaft proximate the non-magnetic journal. The camshaft position sensor may be coupled to the engine structure and configured to determine the rotational position of the camshaft based on a magnetic impulse from the timing wheel. | 03-31-2011 |
Richard R. Metcalf, Idaho Falls, ID US
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| 20120091354 | CHARGED PARTICLE DETECTORS WITH ACTIVE DETECTOR SURFACE FOR PARTIAL ENERGY DEPOSITION OF THE CHARGED PARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS - A radiation detector is disclosed. The radiation detector comprises an active detector surface configured to generate charge carriers in response to charged particles associated with incident radiation. The active detector surface is further configured with a sufficient thickness for a partial energy deposition of the charged particles to occur and permit the charged particles to pass through the active detector surface. The radiation detector further comprises a plurality of voltage leads coupled to the active detector surface. The plurality of voltage leads are configured to couple to a voltage source to generate a voltage drop across the active detector surface and to separate the charge carriers into a plurality of electrons and holes for detection. The active detector surface may comprise one or more graphene layers. Timing data between active detector surfaces may be used to determine energy of the incident radiation. Other apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein. | 04-19-2012 |
Rick Metcalf, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20120186274 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MONITORING FUNCTIONALITY OF A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for monitoring functionality of a refrigeration system. A method may include periodically exercising a refrigeration system to test the refrigeration system. The method may further include monitoring operation of the exercised refrigeration system. The method may additionally include determining, based at least in part on the monitoring, whether the exercised refrigeration system is malfunctioning. The method may also include causing a notification to be provided in an instance in which it is determined that the exercised refrigeration system is malfunctioning. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided. | 07-26-2012 |
Robert Metcalf, Lenoir City, TN US
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| 20110139057 | WAKEBOARD TOWER SYSTEM - A boat tower and methods for making in which the tower is made of one or more composite members, each including a structural member and molded decorative members attached to opposite sides of the structural member, resulting in a tower system that requires substantially less finishing of the surfaces of the structural members as compared to conventional boat towers. | 06-16-2011 |
Robert Blaine Metcalf, Lenoir City, TN US
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| 20120067269 | WAKEBOARD TOWER WITH BIMINI COVER AND SKI TOW POINT - A wakeboard tower having an elevated tow point and a bimini or other sun cover integrated to the tower in a manner that does not interfere with the tow point. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120137954 | WAKEBOARD TOWER WITH SUN COVER AND SKI TOW POINT - A sun cover for use with a boat tower having an elevated tow point. The cover includes a frame having a forward portion and a rear portion located adjacent to the forward portion, with at least a portion of the rear portion being spaced above or below the forward portion, defining a gap defined above or below a trailing portion of the forward portion and a leading portion of the rear portion. The frame is mounted to the tower and oriented relative to the tower so that the tow point is accessible via the gap such that a tow rope connected to the tow point extends rearwardly from the tow point via the gap and the cover does not interfere with a tow rope attached to the tow point during use of the boat to pull a person being towed by the boat using the tow rope. | 06-07-2012 |
Stephen Cabot Metcalf, Newton, MA US
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| 20090183352 | Method of making a razor blade unit - A method of making a razor blade unit is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a plastic base member; providing a plastic upper member, the plastic upper member having a first surface and an opening in the first surface; securing a shaving aid member to the first surface of the upper member, the shaving aid completely surrounding the opening; inserting at least one razor blade between the plastic base member and the plastic upper member; and securing the plastic base member to the plastic upper member creating a plastic body having the at least one razor blade disposed in the plastic body. | 07-23-2009 |
Stephen J. Metcalf, Hudson, WI US
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| 20110048262 | INTEGRAL SHEET HOLD-DOWN DEVICE FOR UV LED CURING LAMP - A device such as a row of wheels, a row of pressurized air blasts, or guide fingers is attached directly to a UV LED lamp that is mounted into a sheet-fed printing press for curing UV inks and coatings. The device will enable the UV LED lamp to be placed closer to the sheet than previously possible by preventing the trailing edge of the sheet from dragging across the UV LED lamp as the sheet passes by the lamp. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110049392 | MULTIPLE ROW SCALABLE LED-UV MODULE - An LED-UV lamp that is easily interchangeable within a UV-curing process and scalable in length with a fine resolution so that it is easily customizable to any UV-curing application. The LED-UV lamp may incorporate multiple rows of LEDs and contain corresponding optics that effectively deliver radiant power to a substrate at distances of several inches. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110128680 | INTERCHANGEABLE UV LED CURING SYSTEM - Design and integration of a UV LED curing system into a multi-station UV-curing process, such as for inkjet or offset printing. Docking ports may be permanently mounted into various stations within the UV-curing process. The UV LED lamps may be modular and may therefore be inserted into any one of the desired docking ports at variable distances from the substrate to be cured without significant loss of optical uniformity or radiant intensity. The docking ports are designed such that they can accommodate UV LED lamps of differing wavelengths and, therefore, power requirements. The insertion of a UV LED lamp into a docking port is designed such that it is accomplished without tools and may be considered a “plug and play” operation. Multiple docking ports may be mounted into a single station in the UV-curing process to allow for the installation of multiple lamps at each station. | 06-02-2011 |
Theoda Metcalf, El Paso, TX US
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| 20130040707 | SOLAR CELL PHONE - A solar cell phone includes a housing having a keypad, a display screen, other electronic components and a rechargeable battery. A diode switch within the housing is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. A plurality of solar panels are mounted to the housing and electrically connected to the diode switch. The diode switch will allow the solar panels to supply electrical power to the rechargeable battery. An auxiliary battery within the housing receives electrical power from the solar panels. The auxiliary battery will store the electrical power to recharge the rechargeable battery when the diode switch is in a non-operative position, so that the rechargeable battery will continue to operate the keypad, the display screen and the other electronic components within the housing. | 02-14-2013 |
Thomas D. Metcalf, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20080310461 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING AUDIO OR VIDEO DATA OVER A NETWORK SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE RECEIVERS - A system for transmitting and distributing audio or video information. The system includes a multi-channel input module and multiple receivers arranged along at least one chain of high speed serial data links where each receiver can tap into a common set of digital channels generated by a transmitter. Each receiver can create its own user adjustable mix based on one or more signals from the common set of digital channels. | 12-18-2008 |
Timothy Metcalf, Greeneville, TN US
Timothy Metcalf, Greenville, TN US
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| 20120145141 | Slide rack - An oven rack system has a two piece oven rack ( | 06-14-2012 |
William W. Metcalf, Savoy, IL US
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| 20110217734 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF APPA-CONTAINING PEPTIDES - The disclosure of the present application provides polypeptide sequences and nucleotide sequences coding for the polypeptide sequences of proteins used in the production of APPA-containing peptides. In at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, an isolated nucleic acid is disclosed which comprises a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide having a sequence identity of 60 percent or greater to an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 2-13, and 15-23. | 09-08-2011 |