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Christopher C. Mitchell, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20080270929 | Federating Legacy/Remote Content into a Central Network Console - Content from multiple remote/legacy consoles is aggregated within a central console to provide a single point-of-access for managing remote resources. Preferred embodiments deploy the central console as a network-accessible application, and this console application communicates with remotely-located console applications (and/or other locally-executing functions) that carry out tasks selected from the central console by an administrator and then return content generated by those tasks for rendering in the central console. The run-time environment used at the central console is not required to match the run-time environment of the remote/legacy consoles. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090037878 | Web Application Development Tool - Method, system and computer program product are provided to increase the efficiency of the development of Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications. A project may be divided into modules which may be developed by independent teams. The files within each module are classified as independent of resources in other modules or dependent. Independent files may be packaged into a single, integrated web application archive (WAR) file without further processing. Corresponding dependent files are compared and any conflicts are resolved. The resulting files may then be packaged into the WAR file. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090044152 | Using content aggregation to build administration consoles - Content aggregation is used to build administration consoles. Preferred embodiments enable providing a solution-based approach to information technology (“IT”) administration, whereby content can be flexibly arranged to provide a content view that is adapted for the IT solution deployed in a particular IT environment. In preferred embodiments, portal technology is used for the aggregation framework, and portlets are used for creating content. Alternatively, other approaches such as struts and tiles may be used. Preferred embodiments deploy an administration console as a Web-accessible application, and this console consolidates the administration interfaces for an arbitrary set of management operations, including administration of an arbitrary collection of hardware and/or software resources. Roles/permissions may be used when rendering content for the console, thereby customizing a view to individual end users (or user groups). | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090106403 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING COMPATIBILITY WITHIN A DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT WITH A PLURALITY OF CONFIGURATION VERSIONS - A method, apparatus and computer instructions are disclosed for maintaining the compatibility of a multiple nodes in a distributed systems management environment with multiple configuration settings, by transforming the configuration data stored in the master repository (one possible realization is where XML documents contain the configuration data) from one version of the product to a previous version of the product. For multiple versions of the systems management environment, a transformation pipeline process (one possible realization of such a process may utilize XSLT) can be used by a “master” node to transform the configuration data multiple times for each version of the environment, until the configuration data has the format of the intended recipient “slave” node. Also, by performing the transformation process on the “master” side of the computing environment, “slave” nodes with older version configuration settings can continue to operate without having to upgrade their software applications in this regard. | 04-23-2009 |
Dan Mitchell, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20080199870 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF INHIBITORS OF PROTEIN SYNTHESIS - Compositions and methods for identifying inhibitors of RNA-target molecule interactions are provided as well as identifying inhibitors that block the role of tRNA in protein synthesis. The methods involve forming a mixture comprising a tRNA fragment molecule containing a modified nucleotide, a target molecule capable of binding to the tRNA fragment, and a test compound. The mixture is incubated under conditions that allow binding of the tRNA and the target molecule in the absence of the test compound. Assays can then be performed that detect whether or not the test compound inhibits the binding of the tRNA molecule and the target molecule. High throughput assays are also provided. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100069260 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF INHIBITORS OF PROTEIN SYNTHESIS - Compositions and methods for identifying inhibitors of RNA-target molecule interactions are provided as well as identifying inhibitors that block the role of tRNA in protein synthesis. The methods involve forming a mixture comprising a tRNA fragment molecule containing a modified nucleotide, a target molecule capable of binding to the tRNA fragment, and a test compound. The mixture is incubated under conditions that allow binding of the tRNA and the target molecule in the absence of the test compound. Assays can then be performed that detect whether or not the test compound inhibits the binding of the tRNA molecule and the target molecule. High throughput assays are also provided. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20110306509 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF INHIBITORS OF PROTEIN SYNTHESIS - Compositions and methods for identifying inhibitors of RNA-target molecule interactions are provided as well as identifying inhibitors that block the role of tRNA in protein synthesis. The methods involve forming a mixture comprising a tRNA fragment molecule containing a modified nucleotide, a target molecule capable of binding to the tRNA fragment, and a test compound. The mixture is incubated under conditions that allow binding of the tRNA and the target molecule in the absence of the test compound. Assays can then be performed that detect whether or not the test compound inhibits the binding of the tRNA molecule and the target molecule. High throughput assays are also provided. | 12-15-2011 |
Duane A. Mitchell, Durham, NC US
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| 20090004742 | SELECTION OF ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC T CELLS - The requirement of T cell activation for efficient expression of genes after messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) transfection is leveraged to identify and enrich antigen-specific T cells responding to antigen-pulsed dendritic cells (DCs). RNA transfection of marker genes is used for the selection and enrichment of antigen-specific T cells for use in adoptive immunotherapy. RNA-modified T cells are also used for the generation of enhanced effector populations for use in adoptive immunotherapy. Genes whose transient expression may significantly enhance the in vivo function of T cells (i.e., migratory receptors, anti-apoptotic genes or cytokines enhancing T cell proliferation/differentiation) are used in this modality. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20110135637 | TRIMODAL CANCER THERAPY - Cancers are treated with three types of agents: a chemotherapeutic agent which induces lymphopenia; an inhibitory antibody to a surface marker on Treg cells; and an anti-cancer vaccine. This combination may lead to enhanced immune responses despite lymphodepletion. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20120244145 | ENHANCED IMMUNOLOGICAL RESPONSES - Cancers and other diseases can be treated with two or three types of agents: an agent which induces lymphodepletion or lymphopenia; an inhibitory antibody to a surface marker on Treg cells; and optionally a specific antigen. This combination may lead to enhanced immune responses despite lymphodepletion or lymphopenia. | 09-27-2012 |
Duane A. Mitchell, Daleigh, NC US
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| 20110236345 | COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR ELICITING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE - The present invention relates to compositions, methods, and kits for eliciting an immune response, in particular for eliciting an immune response to at least one antigen expressed by a cancer cell, in particular for treating and preventing cancer. | 09-29-2011 |
Gerald L. Mitchell, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20080235609 | FUNCTION SWITCHING DURING DRAG-AND-DROP - A computer-implementable method, system and computer media are presented for allowing a user to change a first type of Drag-and-Drop (DnD) operation into a second type of DnD operation. In one embodiment, the computer-implementable method includes the steps of: detecting a first type of DnD operation in which a cursor is dragging a copy of an original file icon across a Graphical User Interface (GUI); detecting the cursor dragging the copy of the original file icon across a location, on the GUI, at which the original file icon was positioned when the first type of DnD operation was initiated; and in response to detecting the cursor dragging the copy of the original file icon across the location at which the original file icon was initially positioned, converting the first type of DnD operation into a second type of DnD operation. | 09-25-2008 |
Gerald Laverte Mitchell, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20080225000 | Cancellation of Environmental Motion In Handheld Devices - A method, system and computer program product for compensating the environmental motion in handheld devices. A sensor unit is affixed to an object in the environment to detect and measure environmental motion. Upon measuring any detected environmental motion, the sensor unit transmits a value corresponding to the measured environmental motion to one or more handheld devices. Alternatively, the sensor unit may transmit the value corresponding to the measured environmental motion to a unit configured to retransmit the value to one or more handheld devices. Upon receiving the value corresponding to the measured environmental motion, the handheld device cancels this environmental motion from the motion it measured thereby taking into consideration only the motion inputted by the user of the handheld device. | 09-18-2008 |
Glen Mitchell, Goldsboro, NC US
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| 20120000535 | SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR PREVENTING OVERFILLING IN A DISHWASHER - A method, system, and computer-program product for preventing overfilling in a dishwasher are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, a method for preventing overfilling in a dishwasher is provided, wherein the dishwasher includes a water valve for providing water to the dishwasher and a drain pump for removing water from the dishwasher. The method comprises detecting an overfill condition in the dishwasher with at least one detection device, wherein the overfill condition corresponds to a water level in the dishwasher that is greater than a predetermined threshold. The method further includes controlling the drain pump and the water valve in response to detecting the overfill condition in order to facilitate removal of the overfill condition. | 01-05-2012 |
Jeff B. Mitchell, Harrisburg, NC US
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| 20100049643 | ONLINE BILLPAY MEMO DATA - Apparatus and methods for improving online bill payment processes are provided. Online bill payment typically involves a paying party (“payor”), an intermediary (such as a bank, a billpay service or a billpay network) and a payee. In some embodiments, the apparatus and methods may provide optional file attachments that may be communicated from a payor (initiator) to a payee (recipient). Such attachments might include a signed contract for products or services, a payment stub with descriptive details of the payment, a photo of an item being purchased, or any other document that the payor wishes to send in connection with the payment transaction. | 02-25-2010 |
John O. Mitchell, Raleigh, NC US
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| 20110066736 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN NODES IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method, system and article of manufacture are disclosed for establishing a connection between a plurality of nodes in a communication network, the plurality of nodes including at least first and second nodes. The method comprises the steps of verifying availability of the second node by the first node; and sending an exchange identification request by the first node to the second node, this request including information related to protocols supported by the first node. An exchange identification response is received by the first node from the second node, this response including information related to protocols supported by the second node. Also, the verifying step includes the steps of sending a request to the second node to initiate a link level connection between the first node and the second node, and confirming this connection upon receiving a response from the second node. | 03-17-2011 |
John P. Mitchell, N. Wilkesboro, NC US
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| 20110106650 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110106651 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110106652 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110166909 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110166954 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110173088 | Systems, methods and computer program products for implementing processes relating to retail sales - The present invention provides a system that facilitates the selection of purchasable items for use in an environs defined by the customer. In one aspect, the system includes a processing element capable of proposing a plurality of purchasable items to the customer for selection by the customer. The processing element also is capable of receiving data representing the environs and data representing at least one purchasable item selected by the customer. The processing element is further capable of generating and displaying a three-dimensional graphical representation of the environs and each purchasable item or items selected by the customer so that the customer can visualize the items in the environs. | 07-14-2011 |
Joseph Mitchell, Concord, NC US
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| 20120266744 | 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. | 10-25-2012 |
Joseph Mitchell, Charlotte, NC 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 |
Joseph C. Mitchell, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20120167245 | GENES AND USES FOR PLANT IMPROVEMENT - Transgenic seed for crops with improved traits are provided by trait-improving recombinant DNA in the nucleus of cells of the seed where plants grown from such transgenic seed exhibit one or more improved traits as compared to a control plant. Of particular interest are transgenic plants that have increased yield. The present invention also provides recombinant DNA molecules for expression of a protein, and recombinant DNA molecules for suppression of a protein. | 06-28-2012 |
Lloyd G. Mitchell, Durham, NC US
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| 20110190154 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETERMINING THE PURITY OF CHEMICALLY SYNTHESIZED NUCLEIC ACIDS - This application describes an antibody that specifically binds to a synthetic oligomer (e.g., an oligonucleotide or oligopeptide) having a organic protecting group covalently bound thereto, which antibody does not bind to that synthetic oligomer when the organic protecting group is not covalently bound thereto. Methods of making and using such antibodies are also disclosed, along with cells for making such antibodies and articles carrying immobilized oligomers that can be used in assay procedures with such antibodies. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120198575 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETERMINING THE PURITY OF CHEMICALLY SYNTHESIZED NUCLEIC ACIDS - This application describes an antibody that specifically binds to a synthetic oligomer (e.g., an oligonucleotide or oligopeptide) having a organic protecting group covalently bound thereto, which antibody does not bind to that synthetic oligomer when the organic protecting group is not covalently bound thereto. Methods of making and using such antibodies are also disclosed, along with cells for making such antibodies and articles carrying immobilized oligomers that can be used in assay procedures with such antibodies. | 08-02-2012 |
Mark B. Mitchell, Durham, NC US
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| 20100010228 | PROCESS FOR THE ASYMMETRIC REDUCTION OF 3-BENZOYLPIPERIDINES - Disclosed is a process for the asymmetric preparation of a phenyl(3-piperidinyl)methanol represented by Formula (I): | 01-14-2010 |
Mark Bryan Mitchell, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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| 20110112145 | Salts Of Methyl 2-((R))-(3-Chlorophenyl)((R)-1-((S)-2-(Methylamino)-3((R)-tetrahydro-2H-P- yran-3-YL)Propylcarbamoyl)Piperidin-3-YL)Methoxy)Ethylcarbamate - Disclosed are salts of methyl 2-((R)-(3-chlorophenyl)((R)-1-((S)-2-(methylamino)-3-((R)-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl)propylcarbamoyl)piperidin-3-yl)methoxy)ethylcarbamate and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation thereof and methods for use thereof. | 05-12-2011 |
Matthew W. Mitchell, Durham, NC US
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| 20090075284 | METABOLOMIC PROFILING OF PROSTATE CANCER - The present invention relates to cancer markers. In particular, the present invention provides metabolites that are differentially present in prostate cancer. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090155826 | Biomarkers for pre-diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other metabolic-syndrome related disorders and methods using the same - Biomarkers relating to insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cardiomyopathy are provided, as well as methods for using such biomarkers as biomarkers for insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cardiomyopathy. In addition, methods for modulating the respective disorders or conditions of a subject are also provided. Also provided are suites of small molecule entities as biomarkers for insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cardiomyopathy. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090318369 | BIOMARKERS FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND METHODS USING THE SAME - The present invention provides various biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The present invention also provides various methods of using the biomarkers, including methods for diagnosis of AD, methods of determining predisposition to AD, methods of monitoring progression/regression of AD, methods of assessing efficacy of compositions for treating AD, methods of screening compositions for activity in modulating biomarkers of AD, methods of treating AD, as well as other methods based on biomarkers of AD. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100197626 | Biomarkers for Depression and Methods Using the Same - The present invention provides various biomarkers of depression. The present invention also provides various methods of using the biomarkers, including methods for diagnosis of depression, methods of determining predisposition to depression, methods of monitoring progression/regression of depression, methods of assessing efficacy of compositions for treating depression, methods of screening compositions for activity in modulating biomarkers of depression, methods of treating depression, as well as other methods based on biomarkers of depression. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100279337 | Biomarkers Related To Metabolic Age and Methods Using The Same - Biomarkers relating to metabolic age are provided, as well as methods for using such biomarkers as biomarkers for determining metabolic age. In addition, methods for modulating the metabolic age of a subject are also provided. Also provided are suites of small molecule entities as biomarkers for metabolic age. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100292331 | Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer and Methods Using the Same - Methods for identifying and evaluating suites of biochemical and/or gene entities useful as biomarkers for early prediction of prostate cancer, disease grading, target identification/validation, and monitoring of drug efficacy are provided. Also provided are suites of small molecule entities as biomarkers for prostate cancer. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120122981 | Biomarkers Related to Insulin Resistance and Methods using the Same - Biomarkers relating to glucose disposal rate, insulin resistance, and/or insulin resistance-related disorders are provided. Methods based on the same biomarkers are also provided. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120208215 | Biomarkers for Pre-Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Other Metabolic-Syndrome Related Disorders and Methods Using the Same - Biomarkers relating to insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cardiomyopathy are provided, as well as methods for using such biomarkers as biomarkers for insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cardiomyopathy. In addition, methods for modulating the respective disorders or conditions of a subject are also provided. Also provided are suites of small molecule entities as biomarkers for insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, and cardiomyopathy. | 08-16-2012 |
Melvin G. Mitchell, Penrose, NC US
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| 20080210625 | Micro-Perforated Laminae and Method - A micro-perforated laminae includes a layer of material having a plurality of spaced-apart perforations, in which the total open orifice area of the perforations is about 0.1% to 17.0% of the total surface area of the layer of material. The layer of material can be a thermoplastic material, metal foil, cellulosic film, paper and/or nonwoven. The perforations can be slits, with each slit having a length of no more than about 100 mils (2.54 mm). Alternatively, the perforations can be holes, in which each hole has a diameter of no more than about five mils (0.13 mm). The total open orifice area of perforations can be in the range of about 0.1 mm | 09-04-2008 |
Melvin Glenn Mitchell, Penrose, NC US
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| 20080311815 | NONWOVENS PRODUCED FROM MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS - A water non-dispersible polymer microfiber is provided comprising at least one water non-dispersible polymer wherein the water non-dispersible polymer microfiber has an equivalent diameter of less than 5 microns and length of less than 25 millimeters. A process for producing water non-dispersible polymer microfibers is also provided, the process comprising: a) cutting a multicomponent fiber into cut multicomponent fibers; b) contacting a fiber-containing feedstock with water to produce a fiber mix slurry; wherein the fiber-containing feedstock comprises cut multicomponent fibers; c) heating the fiber mix slurry to produce a heated fiber mix slurry; d) optionally, mixing the fiber mix slurry in a shearing zone; e) removing at least a portion of the sulfopolyester from the multicomponent fiber to produce a slurry mixture comprising a sulfopolyester dispersion and water non-dispersible polymer microfibers; and f) separating the water non-dispersible polymer microfibers from the slurry mixture. A process for producing a nonwoven article is also provided. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20100229997 | FACING AND FACED INSULATION PRODUCTS - A facing laminate for insulation products includes: a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet layer forming an inner layer of the laminate that is adapted be bonded directly to a surface of an insulation product; a paper composite sheet layer, which may include synthetic and/or inorganic fibers, forming an outer exposed layer of the laminate; and a scrim intermediate and bonded to the foil or metallized polymeric film sheet and paper composite sheet layers. The facing laminate may include a humectant and/or a water, oil, and/or grease repellant component. The paper composite sheet layer of the laminate exhibits greater dimensional stability and reduced wrinkling when the laminate is exposed to conditions of high humidity. Insulation products to be faced with this facing laminate include pipe insulation, duct board, duct wrap insulation, metal building insulation, and other building insulation products. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100239625 | TRANSPARENT ANTIMICROBIAL FACE MASK - A mask for being worn over the nose and mouth of a wearer, and a panel having sufficient transparency to permit visual observation of the mouth of the wearer. The panel is formed from first and second overlying transparent, pleated films perforated with elongate slits sized to permit two-way transit of gases, but not liquids, under atmospheric pressure. The first and second films each include a multitude of projections for maintaining between the first and second films a multitude of tortuous flow paths for permitting respiratory gas flow through the panel. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100269995 | SULFOPOLYESTERS FOR PAPER STRENGTH AND PROCESS - Sulfopolyester thermoplastic resins provide advantages in papermaking processes and in paper products including paperboard. Improvements in wet strength and dry strength of paper products are achieved by addition of sulfopolyester thermoplastic resins and cationic strength additives during the paper making process. The use of sulfopolyester thermoplastic resins in paper products also significantly enhances the repulpability of the paper. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100272938 | Hydraulically-Formed Nonwoven Sheet with Microfibers - In a first embodiment, a hydraulically-formed nonwoven sheet, a package comprising such sheet, a method of packaging a medical device using a package with such sheet and a method of manufacturing such sheet are provided. This nonwoven sheet comprises first and second non-cellulosic polymeric fibers. The first non-cellulosic polymeric fibers have an average diameter less than about 3.5 micron, an average cut length less than about 3 millimeters and an average aspect ratio of about 400 to about 2000; the second non-cellulosic polymeric fibers have an average diameter greater than about 3.5 micron and an average aspect ratio of about 400 to about 1000. In a second embodiment, a hydraulically-formed nonwoven sheet is provided. This nonwoven sheet comprises binding material, non-cellulosic polymeric fibers and cellulosic based materials. The non-cellulosic polymeric fibers have an average diameter less than about 3.5 micron, an average cut length less than about 3 millimeters and an average aspect ratio of about 400 to about 2000. The second nonwoven sheet has a bacterial filtration efficiency of at least about 98%. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110139386 | WET LAP COMPOSITION AND RELATED PROCESSES - A microfiber-containing wet lap composition is provided. The wet lap composition comprises a mixture of a sulfopolyester dispersion and a plurality of water nondispersible synthetic polymer microfibers. The microfibers have an equivalent diameter of less than 5 microns and a length of less than 25 millimeters. The sulfopolyester dispersion comprises at least one sulfopolyester and water. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110168625 | NONWOVENS PRODUCED FROM MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS - A water non-dispersible polymer microfiber is provided comprising at least one water non-dispersible polymer wherein the water non-dispersible polymer microfiber has an equivalent diameter of less than 5 microns and length of less than 25 millimeters. A process for producing water non-dispersible polymer microfibers is also provided, the process comprising: a) cutting a multicomponent fiber into cut multicomponent fibers; b) contacting a fiber-containing feedstock with water to produce a fiber mix slurry; wherein the fiber-containing feedstock comprises cut multicomponent fibers; c) heating the fiber mix slurry to produce a heated fiber mix slurry; d) optionally, mixing the fiber mix slurry in a shearing zone; e) removing at least a portion of the sulfopolyester from the multicomponent fiber to produce a slurry mixture comprising a sulfopolyester dispersion and water non-dispersible polymer microfibers; and f) separating the water non-dispersible polymer microfibers from the slurry mixture. A process for producing a nonwoven article is also provided. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120175074 | NONWOVEN ARTICLE WITH RIBBON FIBERS - Ribbon fibers, nonwoven articles derived therefrom, and their process of manufacture are provided. The ribbon fibers are derived from multicomponent fibers having a striped configuration and have a length of less than 25 millimeters, a minimum transverse dimension of less than 5 microns, and a transverse aspect ratio of at least 2:1. The ribbon fibers are formed from a water non-dispersible synthetic polymer. The nonwoven articles containing the ribbon fibers may be used for a wide array of products. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120175298 | HIGH EFFICIENCY FILTER - A high efficiency filter comprising at least one nonwoven web layer is provided. The nonwoven web layer comprises a plurality of first fibers, a plurality of second fibers, and a binder. The first fibers comprise a water non-dispersible synthetic polymer and have a different configuration and/or composition than the second fibers. The first fibers have a length of less than 25 millimeters and a minimum transverse dimension of less than 5 microns. The nonwoven web layer comprises at least 15 weight percent of the first fibers, at least 10 weight percent of the second fibers, and at least 1 weight percent of the binder. The high efficiency filter has a filtration efficiency of 85% (DIN EN 1822) or higher. Also disclosed is a process for producing the first fibers and the multicomponent fibers from which they are derived. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120177996 | NONWOVEN ARTICLE WITH RIBBON FIBERS - Ribbon fibers, nonwoven articles derived therefrom, and their process of manufacture are provided. The ribbon fibers are derived from multicomponent fibers having a striped configuration and have a length of less than 25 millimeters, a minimum transverse dimension of less than 5 microns, and a transverse aspect ratio of at least 2:1. The ribbon fibers are formed from a water non-dispersible synthetic polymer. The nonwoven articles containing the ribbon fibers may be used for a wide array of products. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120178331 | NONWOVEN ARTICLE WITH RIBBON FIBERS - Ribbon fibers, nonwoven articles derived therefrom, and their process of manufacture are provided. The ribbon fibers are derived from multicomponent fibers having a striped configuration and have a length of less than 25 millimeters, a minimum transverse dimension of less than 5 microns, and a transverse aspect ratio of at least 2:1. The ribbon fibers are formed from a water non-dispersible synthetic polymer. The nonwoven articles containing the ribbon fibers may be used for a wide array of products. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120180968 | NONWOVEN ARTICLE WITH RIBBON FIBERS - Ribbon fibers, nonwoven articles derived therefrom, and their process of manufacture are provided. The ribbon fibers are derived from multicomponent fibers having a striped configuration and have a length of less than 25 millimeters, a minimum transverse dimension of less than 5 microns, and a transverse aspect ratio of at least 2:1. The ribbon fibers are formed from a water non-dispersible synthetic polymer. The nonwoven articles containing the ribbon fibers may be used for a wide array of products. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120181720 | SULFOPOLYESTER BINDERS - A versatile binder comprising at least one or more sulfopolyesters is provided. These sulfopolyester binders can enhance the dry tensile strength, wet tensile strength, tear force, and burst strength of the nonwoven articles in which they are incorporated. Additionally, the water permeability of these binders can be modified as desired by blending different types of sulfopolyesters to produce the binder. Therefore, the binder can be used in a wide array of nonwoven end products and can be modified accordingly based on the desired properties sought in the nonwoven products. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120183861 | SULFOPOLYESTER BINDERS - A versatile binder comprising at least one or more sulfopolyesters is provided. These sulfopolyester binders can enhance the dry tensile strength, wet tensile strength, tear force, and burst strength of the nonwoven articles in which they are incorporated. Additionally, the water permeability of these binders can be modified as desired by blending different types of sulfopolyesters to produce the binder. Therefore, the binder can be used in a wide array of nonwoven end products and can be modified accordingly based on the desired properties sought in the nonwoven products. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120183862 | BATTERY SEPARATOR - A battery separator comprising at least one nonwoven web layer is provided. The nonwoven web layer comprises a plurality of first fibers, a plurality of second fibers, and a binder. The first fibers comprise a water non-dispersible synthetic polymer and have a different configuration and/or composition than the second fibers. The first fibers have a length of less than 25 millimeters and a minimum transverse dimension of less than 5 microns. The nonwoven web layer comprises at least 10 weight percent of the first fibers, at least 10 weight percent of the second fibers, and at least 1 weight percent of the binder. The battery separator exhibits an enhanced combination of strength, durability, and ionic resistance. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120184164 | PAPERBOARD OR CARDBOARD - A paperboard and a cardboard comprising at least one nonwoven web layer are provided. The nonwoven web layer comprises a plurality of first fibers, a plurality of second fibers, and a binder. The first fibers comprise a water non-dispersible synthetic polymer and have a different configuration and/or composition than the second fibers. The first fibers have a length of less than 25 millimeters and a minimum transverse dimension of less than 5 microns. The nonwoven web layer comprises at least 1 weight percent of the first fibers, at least 10 weight percent of the second fibers, and at least 1 weight percent of the binder. The paperboard and cardboard can incorporate a large amount of post consumer recycled fibers and still exhibit high strength and durability. Also disclosed is a process for producing the first fibers and the multicomponent fibers from which they are derived. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120219766 | HIGH STRENGTH SPECIALTY PAPER - A high strength specialty paper comprising at least one nonwoven web layer is provided. The nonwoven web layer comprises a plurality of first fibers, a plurality of cellulosic fibers, and a binder. The first fibers comprise a water non-dispersible synthetic polymer and have a different configuration and/or composition than the cellulosic fibers. The first fibers have a length of less than 25 millimeters and a minimum transverse dimension of less than 5 microns. Also disclosed is a process for producing the first fibers and the multicomponent fibers from which they are derived. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120251597 | END PRODUCTS INCORPORATING SHORT-CUT MICROFIBERS - Various fibrous articles incorporating a water non-dispersible short-cut polymer microfiber are provided. The water non-dispersible short-cut polymer microfibers can be incorporated into a number of different fibrous articles including personal care products, medical care products, automotive products, household products, personal recreational products, specialty papers, paper products, and building and landscaping materials. In addition, the water non-dispersible short-cut polymer microfibers can be incorporated into nonwoven webs, thermobonded webs, hydroentangled webs, multilayer nonwovens, laminates, composites, wet-laid webs, dry-laid webs, laminates, composites, wet laps, woven articles, fabrics and geotextiles. These various end products can incorporate the water non-dispersible short-cut polymer microfibers in varying amounts based on the desired end use. | 10-04-2012 |
Michael A. Mitchell, Waxhaw, NC US
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| 20080221237 | Polyamine-Coated Superabsorbent Polymers - Polyamine-coated superabsorbent polymer particles having a reduced tendency to agglomerate and having improved permeability properties are disclosed. A method of producing the polyamine coating using an ionic crosslinker also is disclosed. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090204087 | Superabsorbent Polymers Having Superior Gel Integrity, Absorption Capacity, and Permeability - Superabsorbent polymer particles having superior gel integrity, absorption capacity, and permeability are disclosed. A method of producing the superabsorbent polymer particles by applying a polyamine coating to the particles also is disclosed. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100010461 | Polyamine Coated Superabsorbent Polymers Having Transient Hydrophobicity - Superabsorbent polymer particles having a transient hydrophobicity, excellent gel integrity, and free swell gel bed permeability are disclosed. A method of producing the superabsorbent polymer particles by applying a polyamine coating and a cosolvent to the particles also is disclosed. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110059329 | Water-Absorbent Polymer Particles - The present invention relates to a process for producing water-absorbent polymer particles by polymerizing droplets of a monomer solution in a surrounding heated gas phase and flowing the gas cocurrent through the polymerization chamber, wherein the temperature of the gas leaving the polymerization chamber is 130° C. or less, the gas velocity inside the polymerization chamber is at least 0.5 m/s, and the droplets are generated by using a droplet plate having a multitude of bores. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110237754 | Process for Producing Water-Absorbent Polymer Particles by Polymerizing Droplets of a Monomer Solution - The present invention relates to a process for producing water-absorbent polymer particles by polymerizing droplets of a monomer solution in a surrounding heated gas phase and flowing the gas cocurrent through the polymerization chamber, which comprises thermal postcrosslinking in the presence of steam. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120004632 | Ultrathin Fluid-Absorbent Cores - The present invention relates to ultrathin fluid-absorbent cores comprising a substrate layer, water-absorbent polymer particles and an adhesive, wherein the water-absorbent polymer particles comprise a basic salt of a polyvalent metal cation and a monovalent carboxylic acid anion on the surface and the wet SAP shake out of water-absorbent polymer particles out of the fluid-absorbent core is less than 10% by weight. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120071848 | Ultrathin Fluid-Absorbent Cores - The present invention relates to ultrathin fluid-absorbent cores comprising a substrate layer, multicomponent superabsorbent particles and an adhesive, wherein the wet SAP shake-out of superabsorbent particles out of the fluid-absorbent core is less than 10% by weight. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120157302 | Process For Producing Triclosan-Coated Superabsorbents - Particulate superabsorbents having a coating of triclosan are produced by a process that comprises contacting the superabsorbent with an aqueous slurry comprising triclosan, without any subsequent active heating. | 06-21-2012 |
Michael B. Mitchell, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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| 20090154283 | System for Blocking Multiple Memory Read Port Activation - A system for blocking multiple memory read port activation including a first memory read port word line driver that includes a first polarity hold latch with an output connected to an input of a first buffer, and a second memory read port word line driver that includes a second polarity hold latch with an output connected to an input of a blocking switch and a second buffer with an input connected to an output of the blocking switch, wherein a second input of the blocking switch is also connected to the output of the first polarity hold latch and the blocking switch is configured to allow or block a signal transmission between the input and the output of the blocking switch dependent on a signal assertion of the second input to the blocking switch. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20110035643 | System and Apparatus for Error-Correcting Register Files - A method, system and computer program product for enabling a register file to recover from detection of a parity error. A first register file and a second register file are associated with a parallel file structure. When the parity error is detected, the system determines whether the first register file or second register file is associated with the parity error. The register file determined to have the parity error is associated with an offending register and a non-offending register is associated with the “good” register file. Subsequent to the detection of the parity error, the system executes a repair sequence, whereby the register file associated with the offending register receives data from the register file associated with the non-offending register. The offending register file recovers from the parity error with or without the use of a parity interrupt. | 02-10-2011 |
Michael Bryan Mitchell, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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| 20080313410 | Promoting a Line from Shared to Exclusive in a Cache - Embodiments include a cache controller adapted to determine whether a memory line for which the processor is to issue an address-only kill request resides in a fill buffer for the cache line in a shared state. If so, the cache controller may mark the fill buffer as not having completed bus transactions and issue the address-only kill request for that fill buffer. The address-only kill request may transmit to other processors on the bus and the other processors may respond by invalidating the cache entries for the memory line. Upon confirmation from the other processors, a bus arbiter may confirm the kill request, promoting the memory line already in that fill buffer to exclusive state. Once promoted, the fill buffer may be marked as having completed the bus transactions and may be written into the cache. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20120066483 | Computing Device with Asynchronous Auxiliary Execution Unit - A computing device includes: an instruction cache storing primary execution unit instructions and auxiliary execution unit instructions in a sequential order; a primary execution unit configured to receive and execute the primary execution unit instructions from the instruction cache; an auxiliary execution unit configured to receive and execute only the auxiliary execution unit instructions from the instruction cache in a manner independent from and asynchronous to the primary execution unit; and completion circuitry configured to coordinate completion of the primary execution unit instructions by the primary execution unit and the auxiliary execution unit instructions according to the sequential order. | 03-15-2012 |
Michael K. Mitchell, Winston-Salem, NC US
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| 20100212375 | MULTI-POINT ENTRYWAY LOCKING SYSTEM AND ASTARGAL - A multipoint locking system includes a body having an upper aperture and a lower aperture therein. An upper latch pawl is disposed in the upper aperture and is pivotable about a first vertical axis between a first retracted position and a first extended position. A lower latch pawl is disposed in the lower aperture and is pivotable about a second vertical axis between a second retracted position and a second extended position. At least one actuator is configured to move the upper and lower latch pawls between their retracted and extended positions. The body can be an astragal, a vertical frame member, or the like. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110018284 | MULTI-POINT LOCKING SYSTEM AND ASTRAGAL - A multipoint locking system includes a body having an upper aperture and a lower aperture therein. An upper latch pawl is disposed in the upper aperture and is pivotable about a first vertical axis between a first retracted position and a first extended position. A lower latch pawl is disposed in the lower aperture and is pivotable about a second vertical axis between a second retracted position and a second extended position. At least one actuator is configured to move the upper and lower latch pawls between their retracted and extended positions. The body can be an astragal, a vertical frame member, or the like. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110018285 | MULTI-POINT LOCKING SYSTEM AND ASTRAGAL - A multipoint locking system includes a body having an upper aperture and a lower aperture therein. An upper latch pawl is disposed in the upper aperture and is pivotable about a first vertical axis between a first retracted position and a first extended position. A lower latch pawl is disposed in the lower aperture and is pivotable about a second vertical axis between a second retracted position and a second extended position. At least one actuator is configured to move the upper and lower latch pawls between their retracted and extended positions. The body can be an astragal, a vertical frame member, or the like. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20120001443 | Multi-Point Locking System and Astragal - A multi-point locking system includes a body having an upper aperture and a lower aperture therein. An upper latch pawl is disposed in the upper aperture and is pivotable about a first vertical axis between a first retracted position and a first extended position. A lower latch pawl is disposed in the lower aperture and is pivotable about a second vertical axis between a second retracted position and a second extended position. At least one actuator is configured to move the upper and lower latch pawls between their retracted and extended positions. The body can be an astragal, a vertical frame member, or the like. | 01-05-2012 |
Nathan A. Mitchell, Siler City, NC US
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| 20090041013 | Dynamically Assigning A Policy For A Communication Session - In one embodiment, assigning a policy to a communication session includes facilitating the communication session for an endpoint. Policy data is determined from one or more messages communicated subsequent to communication of a request message requesting a service for the endpoint. A policy is assigned to the communication session in accordance with the policy data. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090116383 | Providing Single Point-of-Presence Across Multiple Processors - A method for providing single point-of-presence for a network element includes receiving a packet at a network processor, determining if the packet is to be directed to a particular one of a plurality of traffic processors if a source address of the packet is associated with a subscriber terminal, and determining if the packet is to be directed to the particular one of the plurality of traffic processors if a destination address of the packet is associated with the subscriber terminal. The method further includes distributing the packet to the particular one of the plurality of traffic processors. | 05-07-2009 |
Nathan Allen Mitchell, Siler City, NC US
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| 20080253284 | Controlling a Transmission Rate of Packet Traffic - Controlling a transmission rate of packet traffic includes receiving packets from a network processor. The packets are stored in a buffer associated with a processor. If an occupancy level of the buffer is greater than a predetermined threshold, it is determined that the processor is congested. A message is transmitted to the network processor indicating the processor is congested. | 10-16-2008 |
Ryan Matthew Mitchell, Wake Forest, NC US
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| 20100009524 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING SEMICONDUCTOR SURFACES - A semiconductor fabrication method. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate, wherein the semiconductor substrate includes a semiconductor material. Next, a top portion of the semiconductor substrate is removed. Next, a first semiconductor layer is epitaxially grown on the semiconductor substrate, wherein a first atom percent of the semiconductor material in the first semiconductor layer is equal to a certain atom percent of the semiconductor material in the semiconductor substrate. | 01-14-2010 |
Shannon Mitchell, Durham, NC US
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| 20080248080 | Decelluarlized Tissue Engineered Constructs and Tissues - New methods for producing tissue engineered constructs and engineered native tissues are disclosed. The methods include producing a tissue engineered construct by growing cells in vitro on a substrate and then decellularizing the construct to produce a decellularized construct consisting largely of extracellular matrix components. The construct can be used immediately or stored until needed. The decellularized construct can be used for further tissue engineering, which may include seeding the construct with cells obtained from the intended recipient of the construct. During any of the growth phases required for production of the construct, the developing construct may be subjected to various tissue engineering steps such as application of mechanical stimuli including pulsatile forces. The methods also include producing an engineered native tissue by harvesting tissue from an animal or human, performing one or more tissue engineering steps on the tissue, and subjecting the tissue to decellularization. The decellularized, engineered native tissue may then be subjected to further tissue engineering steps. | 10-09-2008 |
Shannon Mitchell, Morrisville, NC US
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| 20120135049 | Decellularized tissue engineered constructs and tissues - Methods for producing tissue engineered constructs and engineered native tissues include producing a tissue engineered construct by growing cells in vitro on a substrate and then decellularizing the construct to produce a decellularized construct consisting largely of extracellular matrix components. The construct can be used immediately or stored until needed. The decellularized construct can be used for further tissue engineering, which may include seeding the construct with cells obtained from the intended recipient of the construct. During any of the growth phases required for production of the construct, the developing construct may be subjected to various tissue engineering steps such as application of mechanical stimuli including pulsatile forces. | 05-31-2012 |
Steven C. Mitchell, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20090283174 | FUEL RECLAMATION DEVICE - A fuel reclamation device is provided for reclaiming fuel from a fuel line of an automobile. The fuel reclamation device includes a coupler having a reclamation outlet for providing reclaimed fuel and configured to fluidly connect with the fuel line and with an engine intake of the automobile. | 11-19-2009 |
Walter Anthony Mitchell, Huntersville, NC US
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| 20080196504 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CRACKS IN WELDS - A method of inspecting a portion of a weld between at least two materials includes mounting at least one ultrasonic phased array probe including at least one transducer having a plurality of elements within a housing containing a liquid therein, attaching the housing adjacent to an outer surface of the portion of the weld such that the liquid is adjacent to the outer surface of the portion of the weld, and scanning the weld with the at least one ultrasonic phased array probe. | 08-21-2008 |
William A. Mitchell, New Hill, NC US
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| 20110309248 | Optical Remote Sensing of Fugitive Releases - Disclosed is an open-path optical sensor. Typically, the optical sensor directs UV radiation from a source assembly to a detector assembly along a monitoring path. The source assembly emits UV radiation corresponding to a signal channel and to a reference channel. The detector assembly detects UV radiation corresponding to the signal channel and to the reference channel. The detector assembly is in communication with a data acquisition system, which compares the intensity of the detected UV radiation corresponding to the signal channel to the intensity of the UV radiation corresponding to the reference channel. | 12-22-2011 |