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Anthony Scott Moran, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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| 20080271121 | EXTERNAL USER LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT FOR FEDERATED ENVIRONMENTS - The present invention provides a generic technique that externalizes the management of a user session, particularly in the context of a federated environment. The invention obviates any requirement to design and implement special software (or any requirement to modify a previously installed plug-in) to enable third party SSOp-aware applications to manage the lifecycle of a user session. In an illustrative embodiment, the user session lifecycle is managed externally through an external authentication interface (EAI) that has been extended to enable any POC (or SSOp-aware application) to interface to a federated identity provider component using a simple HTTP transport mechanism. In the inventive approach, HTTP request and response headers carry the information that is used by the POC to initiate and later destroy a user session, and such information is provided by a federated entity without requiring use of a special authentication API. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080294781 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GLOBAL LOGOFF FROM A WEB-BASED POINT OF CONTACT SERVER - A method carried out at a point of contact (e.g., reverse proxy, a web server plug-in, or the like) that serves as an intermediary between a client browser and one or more back-end applications (or application component), wherein each back-end application has the capability to set its own server-side session management data with respect to the point of contact that is independent of any client-side session management data set by the point of contact and used by the point of contact to manage a user session. The method begins as a given back-end application returns a response to a first request that has been issued from the client browser (the first request having been received at the point of contact and passed to a back end application or component for processing). The point of contact intercepts the out-going response, augments server-side session management data associated therewith with a “stamp,” and forwards to the client browser the response together with the server-side session management data as augmented to include the stamp. The stamp provides a way for the point of contact to later determine whether the server-side session management data, if received with another user request, is valid for that request. Later, upon receipt at the point of contact of a new user request that includes the server-side session management data (and stamp), the point of contact uses the stamp to determine whether the new request is valid. If so, the point of contact removes the stamp from the server-side session management data and forwards the new request (and the management data) to the back-end application for handling. | 11-27-2008 |
Brian Moran, Preston, WA US
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| 20090138606 | TRANSFERRING SESSIONS BETWEEN DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for transferring a communication and computer session between devices. A user launches a communication session on a first device, such as a personal computer. The user may then selectively transfer the communication session to another device, such as a wireless device, through activation of a triggering signal. In response, the context of the communication session is determined as it is being performed on the first device, including a type of the communication session. The communication session is then transferred to the second device by launching a new communication session on the second device and transferring the context of the communication session corresponding to the first device to the new communication session on the second device. The communications session is continued via use of the first device as a proxy for the second device. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20110047484 | USER MANAGEABLE COLLABORATION - A collaboration system described herein empowers non-technical users to create and manage custom collaboration portals, called hubs. Hubs are easy to manage, often providing a satisfactory default configuration after the user answers questions through a wizard-like interface. The collaboration system may be provided as an Internet-based service that can be accessed by users regardless of their affiliation with a company or other predetermined group. In addition, the system shields users from the systems that provide storage for hub content, so that users can avoid the difficulties of data management. The system may provide one or more hub widgets that provide specific functionality, such as a calendar widget for managing events, a file widget for sharing files, a comments widget for managing electronic discussions, and so forth. Thus, the collaboration system facilitates online collaboration for users without advanced software experience. | 02-24-2011 |
Brian Sean Moran, Reston, VA US
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| 20100090826 | Technique for Detecting Tracking Device Tampering Using An Auxiliary Device - A technique is disclosed for detecting the presence of a certain form of tampering with respect to the operation of a tracking device. The tracking device is of the kind that receives signals from which the location of the tracking device is determined and the tampering that is detected is of the kind wherein signal shielding material is intentionally placed around the tracking device so as to interfere with its ability to receive these signals. In accordance with the present invention, an auxiliary device transmits a signal that mimics certain characteristics of the signal received by the tracking device and from which the location of the tracking device is determined. The auxiliary device is disposed close to the tracking device so that the tracking device is able to receive the mimicking signal from the auxiliary device even when the tracking device is disposed in a location wherein the ability of the tracking device's to receive its location-determining signal is poor or nonexistent. The signal transmitted by the auxiliary device is received at the tracking device and is then processed at such device or at another location to detect whether or not there has been tampering of the type described hereinabove. This processing of the auxiliary device signal may be alone or in combination with other signals received by the tracking device. | 04-15-2010 |
Bryan D. Moran, Seattle, WA US
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| 20080265092 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN AIRCRAFT LAVORATORY - A handicapped-accessible aircraft lavatory includes a wheelchair region, a toilet assembly adjacent to and oriented at a non-zero angle with respect to the wheelchair region, and a sink assembly adjacent to the toilet assembly. The sink assembly includes a basin positioned at a predetermined height and a predetermined lateral distance with respect to the toilet seat, wherein the predetermined height and the predetermined distance are selected such that the sink assembly is within arms-reach of a passenger (e.g., a 95 | 10-30-2008 |
Christine Moran, Elkton, MD US
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| 20110091978 | STABILIZATION OF SIGNAL GENERATION IN PARTICLES USED IN ASSAYS - Methods and reagents are disclosed for conducting assays. Embodiments of the present methods and reagents are concerned with a solid support such as, for example, a particle. The support comprises a chemiluminescent composition that comprises a metal chelate. The present inventors observed that, when such support such as, e.g., particles, were employed in assays for the determination of an analyte, stability of signal output by the chemiluminescent composition associated with the particle was unacceptably reduced as compared to particles comprising other chemiluminescent compositions. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the stability of signal output from such particles is enhanced by including in a medium comprising the particles a sufficient amount of one or more stabilizing agents, which may be a chelating agent and/or a metal chelate such as, for example, the metal chelate that is associated with the particle. | 04-21-2011 |
Cristin E. Moran, Woodbury, MN US
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| 20090324955 | MULTILAYERED CHROMONIC STRUCTURES - A method of making a multilayered chromonic structure comprises (a) preparing a first aqueous mixture comprising (i) a first continuous water-soluble polymer phase and (ii) a first discontinuous chromonic phase comprising a chromonic material, to form chromonic nanoparticles; (b) non-covalently crosslinking the resulting chromonic nanoparticles with a multivalent cation salt; (c) dispersing the resulting crosslinked chromonic nanoparticles in a composition comprising a chromonic material to form a chromonic nanoparticle dispersion; and (d) preparing a second aqueous mixture comprising (i) a second discontinuous chromonic phase comprising the chromonic nanoparticle dispersion and (ii) a second continuous water-soluble polymer phase, to encapsulate the chromonic nanoparticles; wherein at least one of the first discontinuous chromonic phase and the second discontinuous chromonic phase further comprises a guest compound. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110020540 | ENCAPSULATED CHROMONIC PARTICLES - A method of making encapsulated chromonic nanoparticles includes exposing crosslinked chromonic nanoparticles to an acid selected from the group consisting of carbonic acid, phosphoric acid, lactic acid, citric acid, boric acid, sulfuric acid, and mixtures thereof in the presence of water to encapsulate the crosslinked nanoparticles in a shell comprising a complex comprising the chromonic material, the multivalent cations, and the acid anions. | 01-27-2011 |
Cristin E. Moran, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20110100957 | METHOD OF FORMING A PATTERNED SUBSTRATE - A method of forming a petterned substracte is provided. The method includes providing a substrate ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110111182 | METHOD OF FORMING A MICROSTRUCTURE - The present disclosure describes an article and a method of forming a microstructure. The method includes providing a substrate having a structured surface region comprising one or more recessed features with recessed surfaces. The structured surface region is substantially free of plateaus. The method includes disposing a fluid composition comprising a functional material and a liquid onto the structured surface region. The method includes evaporating liquid from the fluid composition. The functional material collects on the recessed surfaces such that a remainder of the structured surface region is substantially free of the functional material. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110260741 | INTEGRATED PASSIVE CIRCUIT ELEMENTS FOR SENSING DEVICES - Capacitive sensing devices are provided that include a sensing pattern of conductive traces disposed upon the surface of a substrate and a first passive circuit element that includes a metallic conductor disposed upon the same surface of the substrate. In some embodiments, the first passive circuit element is a component of an electronic circuit that can be, for example, a low pass filter. Provided capacitive sensing devices are useful, for example, when incorporated into projected touch screen display panels for use on electronic devices. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110310037 | TOUCH SCREEN SENSOR AND PATTERNED SUBSTRATE HAVING OVERLAID MICROPATTERNS WITH LOW VISIBILITY - Presently described are articles such as antennas, EMI shields, and touch screen sensors as well as patterned substrates having overlaid micropatterns with low visibility. Also described are methods of determining the visibility of a patterned substrate. In one embodiment, a patterned substrate is described comprising a visible light transparent substrate; and at least two overlaid electrically conductive mesh micropatterns, wherein each mesh has a repeating cell geometry and the combination of overlaid micropatterns has a spatial contrast threshold at a distance of 30000 units of greater than −35 decibels. | 12-22-2011 |
Dustin C. Moran, Glendale, AZ US
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| 20110100650 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DUAL STAGE HAZARD CONTROL SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for a dual stage hazard suppression system according to various aspects of the present invention include a housing containing a first hazard control material that is configured to be located close to a hazard source and a container containing a second hazard control material located at a distance from the hazard source. The housing may be configured to release the first hazard control material in response to a breach of the housing and/or the hazard source. The container may be configured for a timed release of the second hazard control material in response to the release of the first hazard control material. Alternatively, a sensor may be used to trigger the release of the second hazard control material in response to a triggering event separate from the initial breach of the housing and/or the hazard source. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120018177 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PASSIVE NON-ELECTRICAL DUAL STAGE FIRE SUPPRESSION - Methods and apparatus for passive non-electrical dual stage fire suppression according to various aspects of the present invention include detecting a fire with a first active fire suppressant unit and changing the status of a second fire suppressant unit from “stand-by” to “active” when the first fire suppressant unit releases a fire suppressant agent. After the first fire suppressant unit has released its fire suppressant agent, the second fire suppressant unit may detect a continued and/or a new fire and release a second fire suppressant agent in response to the detection. | 01-26-2012 |
Dustin C. Moran, Peoria, AZ US
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| 20090018382 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL - Methods and apparatus for containing a hazardous material according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a container having two compartments. The first compartment is configured to contain the hazardous material, and the second compartment contains a hazard control material. The container may further comprise a wall separating the first compartment from the second compartment. The wall is configured to open upon occurrence of a trigger event. | 01-15-2009 |
Elizabeth Moran, Yardley, PA US
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| 20110033443 | Method for Increasing Bone Mass - The present invention features methods for promoting the differentiation of osteoblast bone forming cells to a mineralization phenotype and increasing bone mass using inhibitors of Brahma. Subjects benefiting from such treatment may have non-union fractures, osteopenia or osteoporosis, osteosarcoma, or a bone graft or bone fusion or orthopedic and dental implants, osteolytic bone disease, skeletal defects or deficiencies or periodontal disease. | 02-10-2011 |
Elizabeth A. Moran, Randolph, NJ US
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| 20080196517 | Controlled transfer biological sample collection devices and methods of using such devices - The field of the present invention pertains to a controlled transfer biological collection device using a dry solid storage and transfer medium and a method for the collection of biological material of interest (genetic or proteinaceous material) in a form suitable for storage and/or subsequent analysis. Specifically, the present invention provides for a sampling device that controls the transfer of the biological sample to the storage medium by holding the storage medium and a moveable sample collection member having an analyte collection surface. The invention further provides for a method not only for storing a biological analyte on this collection device but also for analyzing the stored biological analyte using methods that are suited for automated analyzing systems. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100106057 | CONTROLLED TRANSFER BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING SUCH DEVICES - The field of the present invention pertains to a controlled transfer biological collection device using a dry solid storage and transfer medium and a method for the collection of biological material of interest (genetic or proteinaceous material) in a form suitable for storage and/or subsequent analysis. Specifically, the present invention provides for a sampling device that controls the transfer of the biological sample to the storage medium by holding the storage medium and a moveable sample collection member having an analyte collection surface. The invention further provides for a method not only for storing a biological analyte on this collection device but also for analyzing the stored biological analyte using methods that are suited for automated analyzing systems. | 04-29-2010 |
Eric M. Moran, Camano Island, WA US
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| 20110266936 | MOTORIZED MOVEABLE SHELF ASSEMBLY FOR CABINET STRUCTURES - A robust, motorized moveable shelf assembly having a shelf carriage, a stationary support structure, and a motorized drive assembly that can be retrofitted into an existing cabinet structure or be combined with a cabinet structure in which the shelf carriage can rotationally-move outside and either downward or upward of the stationary support structure and back again so that the shelf carriage is more readily accessible to a person of limited mobility. A linkage arm powered by a motor moves through an arcuate path to drive the shelf carriage from a first at rest position to a second extended position. In one embodiment, the shelf carriage has a bottom edge with a chamfered rear edge to provide clearance during movement. In another embodiment, the shelf carriage includes a moveable bottom flap, a rail, and a wheel attached to a lower portion of the shelf carriage where the wheel tracks the rail to eliminate the need for the chamfered rear edge. Other embodiments include barriers applied to the front of each horizontal shelf of the shelf carriage and cabinet doors attached to the front of the shelf carriage. | 11-03-2011 |
Evan Moran, Redmond, WA US
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| 20100231606 | INFERRING DIAGRAM STRUCTURE THROUGH IMPLICIT SHAPE RELATIONSHIPS - Information in a diagram is logically structured using lists, containers, and callouts without requiring the diagram author to explicitly define a structure or map any diagram contents to a structure. Logical relationships are inferred based on actions associated with shapes, groupings, and attributes of shapes/groupings taken by the author. Feedback mechanisms are provided to communicate an underlying structure to the author. Intelligent behaviors are enabled to expose manipulation of diagrams based on their logical structure. | 09-16-2010 |
Evan F.b. Moran, Redmond, WA US
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| 20090079742 | OBJECT ASSOCIATION IN A COMPUTER GENERATED DRAWING ENVIRONMENT - Methods and systems for associating two objects in a drawing application with one another are provided. Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a method in a computing environment that includes receiving a command to designate a target and designating the target. The method can further include identifying a subject and providing a suggested association of the subject with the target. The method can still further include receiving a command to accept the suggested association and associating the subject with the target as suggested. | 03-26-2009 |
Gabriella Veronica Moran, Miami, FL US
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| 20110203189 | Portable Changing Room that is Inflatable - A portable changing room that is inflatable. The portable changing room includes an inflatable skeleton, a valve, and a removable cover. A pump is used to inflate the inflatable skeleton. The changing room is used for privacy in outdoor environments. | 08-25-2011 |
Henry A. Moran, Marcellus, NY US
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| 20110261558 | SYSTEM FOR USE IN ILLUMINATION OF RAILWAY FEATURE - There is provided a system for use in illuminating a feature of a railway. In one embodiment, a system can include an illumination unit disposed for illumination of a railway feature. The illumination unit can include a light source bank, a solar panel, and a rechargeable battery for energizing the light source bank that is rechargeable utilizing energy collected by the solar energy panel. | 10-27-2011 |
James P. Moran, North Huntington, PA US
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| 20120024433 | MULTI-ALLOY ASSEMBLY HAVING CORROSION RESISTANCE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An assembly and method of making the assembly are provided. The assembly includes: a first 7xxx series aluminum alloy member comprising not greater than 1 wt. % Cu; a second 7xxx series aluminum alloy member comprising at least 1 wt % Cu; a joint between the first member and the second member that joins the first member to the second member; wherein the assembly comprises a stress corrosion cracking resistance for a marine environment. | 02-02-2012 |
James R. Moran, Leesburg, VA US
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| 20100250452 | HELP CENTER AND PRINT CENTER APPLICATIONS - Various disclosed help center features provide help to a user without a staffed help center, provide help to a user before the user recognizes the need, or create targeted commerce opportunities for a provider of goods or services. One help center feature provides a user with help that is specifically related to a component in the user's computer system and that is supplied to the help center feature by the component manufacturer. Another help center feature detects a condition that degrades performance, and hence user satisfaction, and alerts the user. Another help center feature detects an attempt by a computer system to inform the user of degraded performance and offers the user a solution. Another help center feature provides a user with a commerce opportunity specifically related to a component in the user's computer system and/or to the user's geographic location. | 09-30-2010 |
Jeffery Moran, Little Rock, AR US
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| 20110046081 | CLASSICAL CANNABINOID METABOLITES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention encompasses classical cannabinoid metabolites and uses thereof. | 02-24-2011 |
Jeffery H. Moran, Little Rock, AR US
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| 20100273203 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING METABOLITES - The present invention provides a metabolic profile, a database comprising a metabolic profile, a method for determining a metabolic profile, uses for a metabolic profile, and warfarin metabolites. | 10-28-2010 |
John D. Moran, Mesa, AZ US
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| 20090079093 | FLIP CHIP STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A flip chip structure includes glass stand-offs formed overlying a substrate surface. A conductive layer is formed overlying the glass stand-offs and configured for attaching to a next level of assembly. In one embodiment, photo glass processing is used to form the glass stand-offs. | 03-26-2009 |
Justin Moran, Valley Cottage, NY US
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| 20100028952 | FERMENTATION AND PURIFICATION OF ACTINOMADURA CHROMOPROTEIN AND RELATED SPECIES - The present invention provides methods for production and purification of active chromoproteins produced by | 02-04-2010 |
Justin Keith Moran, Valley Cottage, NY US
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| 20080286838 | SHORTENED PURIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CAPSULAR STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE POLYSACCHARIDES - A shortened process for producing a solution containing substantially purified capsular polysaccharides from a cellular | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090105461 | Calicheamicin conjugates - Anti-Lewis Y antibodies are described. Methods for preparing monomeric cytotoxic drug/carrier conjugates with a drug loading significantly higher than in previously reported procedures and with decreased aggregation and low conjugate fraction (LCF) are described. Cytotoxic drug derivative/antibody conjugates, compositions comprising the conjugates and uses of the conjugates are also described. Specifically, monomeric calicheamicin derivative/anti-Lewis Y antibody conjugates, compositions comprising the conjugates and uses of the conjugates are also described. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090312530 | Processes for the convergent synthesis of calicheamicin derivatives - This invention describes processes for the convergent synthesis of calicheamicin derivatives, and similar analogs using bifunctional and trifunctional linker intermediates. | 12-17-2009 |
Korina Moran, Ossining, NY US
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| 20080245751 | HANGER, DECORATIVE ITEM INCORPORATING THE SAME, AND METHOD THEREFOR - Provided is a decorative item adapted to be suspended from a dwelling closure, including a hanger bracket that has an upper hook portion for placement over a top of the dwelling closure, a lower support portion, and an elongate suspension arm extending therebetween. A decoration is supported by the lower support portion and a self-contained power supply is mounted to the upper hook portion for providing power to the decoration. | 10-09-2008 |
Megan Deneen Moran, Rockville Centre, NY US
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| 20110045146 | Gluten free and/or dairy free cookie dough - Adapting to the gluten free and/or casein free and lactose free diet requires some lifestyle changes. The present invention is a gluten free and/or casein free, and lactose free baked food. The invention utilizes a flour mixture of white rice flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, xanthum gum or any combination to create a pre-packaged, ready to bake cookie dough, with good taste and texture similar to currently marketed wheat flour containing cookies which are ready to bake. | 02-24-2011 |
Patrick Moran, Little Canada, MN US
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| 20100159111 | COOKWARE RELEASE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME - This disclosure provides cookware release compositions and methods of cooking using a cookware release composition. Some of these cookware compositions exhibit reduced oil polymerization and/or easier washing of cookware coated with the composition. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110293781 | CRUMB, E.G., CHOCOLATE CRUMB, HAVING ENHANCED CARAMEL FLAVOR - The present disclosure provides crumb of the type used in making milk and white chocolates with enhanced flavor and/or aroma. It has been found that adding alpha-dicarbonyls, e.g., 2- or 3-carbon alpha-dicarbonyls, can add noticeable caramel and/or toffee notes to the flavor and/or the aroma of the crumb without a concomitant increase in less desirable flavors and aromas, such as burnt or earthy notes. | 12-01-2011 |
Patrick B. Moran, Eugene, OR US
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| 20090245325 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE WITH TEMPERATURE SENSING DEVICE AND OPERATION THEREOF - A semiconductor memory device includes a thermosensor that senses present temperatures of the device and confirms whether the temperature values are valid. The thermosensor includes a temperature sensing unit, a storage unit and an initializing unit. The temperature sensing unit senses temperatures in response to a driving signal. The storage unit stores output signals of the temperature sensing unit and outputs temperature values. The initializing unit initializes the storage unit after a predetermined time from an activation of the driving signal. A driving method includes driving the thermosensor in response to the driving signal, requesting a re-driving after a predetermined time from the activation of the driving signal, and re-driving the thermosensor in response to the driving signal input again. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20120014198 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE WITH TEMPERATURE SENSING DEVICE CAPABLE OF MINIMIZING POWER CONSUMPTION IN REFRESH - A semiconductor memory device capable of measuring a temperature without the influence of noise includes a temperature sensing device for sensing a current temperature in response to a control signal, wherein the semiconductor memory device enters a power save mode for a predetermined time starting from an activation of the control signal and wherein the power save mode has substantially no power consumption. A method for driving a semiconductor memory device in accordance with the present invention includes sensing a current temperature in response to a control signal and entering a power save mode for a predetermined time starting from an activation of the control signal, wherein the power save mode has substantially no power consumption. | 01-19-2012 |
Patrick C. Moran, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090302621 | Storage Bin Latch Assembly - A latch handle assembly includes a bezel disposed within a panel and a handle having a center portion, a first grip portion, and a second grip portion. The center portion is disposed between the first grip portion and the second grip portion. The center portion pivotally mounts the handle within the bezel. | 12-10-2009 |
Robert Moran, Schwenksville, PA US
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| 20090202474 | EXPRESSION OF ORPHAN GPR64 IN INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - Methods of screening for agents for treating inflammatory diseases are provided. The methods involve screening for agents that modulate the activity or expression of GPR64, which has been discovered herein to play a role in inflammatory diseases. Methods for treating an inflammatory disease, as well as methods of modulating the activity or expression of GPR64, methods of screening for an inflammatory disease in a subject, pharmaceutical compositions, a nucleic acid variant, and antibodies are also provided. | 08-13-2009 |
Robert J. Moran, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20090044791 | POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system is provided for an internal combustion engine. The PCV system includes a centrifugal separator disposed within a shaft member, for example a balance shaft, of the internal combustion engine. The centrifugal separator is operable to impart rotational motion on the gases flowing through the shaft member such that the centrifugal forces urge the separation of oil particle entrained within the gases. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090194063 | CAMSHAFT COVER WITH INTEGRATED INTAKE MANIFOLD - An engine assembly may include an engine block, first and second cylinder heads, and first and second valvetrain covers fixed to the first and second cylinder heads. The engine block may include first and second cylinder banks disposed at an angle relative to one another to form a V-configuration. The first cylinder head may be fixed to the first bank and may include a first set of intake and exhaust ports. The second cylinder head may be fixed to the second bank and may include a second set of intake and exhaust ports. The first and second sets of exhaust ports may be located proximate a center of the V-configuration. The first valvetrain cover may include a first air inlet in communication with the first set of intake ports. The second valvetrain cover may include a second air inlet in communication with the second set of intake ports. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090257822 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR RETAINING A FASTENER - An assembly for connecting a component having a base to a surface includes a fastener and a retainer having a clamp portion for capturing a shank of the fastener, and for aligning the fastener and an optional gasket with the base. The retainer automatically separates from the fastener when the fastener is tightened, and may include a recovery feature to allow recovery of the retainer after separation. A method for facilitating connection of a component and gasket to a surface includes inserting a threaded fastener into a base of the component, capturing the fastener within a clamp portion of a retainer, and positioning a surface of the retainer adjacent to the base. A tab portion of a gasket or the base can be inserted into a slot in the retainer to thereby secure the retainer to the base prior to connecting the component to the surface. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100040465 | TURBOCHARGER MOUNT WITH INTEGRATED EXHAUST AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION CONNECTIONS - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed towards an apparatus and method for fluidly coupling a turbocharger to an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, a turbocharger mount for fluidly coupling a turbocharger to an exhaust system of an engine is provided. The turbocharger mount includes a housing portion and a mounting flange extending from the housing portion. The housing portion defines a cavity therein and a first inlet opening in fluid communication with the cavity, a first outlet opening in fluid communication with the cavity, and a second outlet opening in fluid communication with the cavity. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100223787 | ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD LUBRICATION FEATURES AND METHOD OF FORMING - A method of forming a cylinder head may include machining an upper surface of a cam tower of the cylinder head to form a generally planar surface. An oil passage may be drilled in the upper surface to provide an oil feed. A bearing bore may be formed in the upper surface of the cam tower. The bearing bore may include a recess having first and second circumferential ends. The oil passage may intersect the first circumferential end. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100224144 | ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD COOLING FEATURES AND METHOD OF FORMING - A method of forming a cylinder head includes casting the cylinder head to include an integral cast-in exhaust manifold. The integral cast-in exhaust manifold defines an intermediate exhaust gas passage in fluid communication with exhaust ports and an exhaust gas outlet passage in fluid communication with the intermediate exhaust gas passage. The cast cylinder head includes a coolant cavity to receive a cooling fluid. The coolant cavity includes first and second portions extending around an outer circumference of the exhaust gas outlet passage separated from one another by a first cast-in wall. The method further includes machining the first cast-in wall to provide fluid communication between the first and second portions of the coolant cavity. Machining the first cast-in wall forms a first coolant passage created by the first and second portions of the coolant cavity and the machined passage around the outer circumference of the exhaust gas outlet passage. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110114067 | ENGINE INCLUDING VALVE LIFT ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNAL EGR CONTROL - An engine assembly may include a first exhaust valve lift assembly, a first exhaust valve, and a first camshaft. The first exhaust valve lift assembly may be operable in first and second operating modes. The first exhaust valve may be engaged with the first exhaust valve lift assembly and may be in communication with an engine combustion chamber. The first camshaft may include a first exhaust lobe engaged with the first exhaust valve lift assembly and defining a profile including a first exhaust region and a first exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) region. The first exhaust valve may remain closed when the first EGR region engages the first exhaust valve lift assembly during the first operating mode and may be opened when the first EGR region engages the first exhaust valve lift assembly during the second operating mode to provide exhaust gas flow into the combustion chamber during an intake stroke. | 05-19-2011 |
Robert O. Moran, Conway, AR US
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| 20090024272 | Wireless network and methodology for automotive service systems - A method and apparatus are provided for forming a wireless communications network using a standard communications link between a master controller and at least one slave device. In one example, a list of available slave devices for the network is generated, valid slave devices are determined from the list of available slave devices based on an identification protocol of the standard communications link, and the at least one slave device is selected from the valid slave devices. A network identification is established between the master controller and the at least one slave device, and the network identification is used to establish a network comprising only the master controller and the at least one slave device. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20120042031 | WIRELESS NETWORK AND METHODOLOGY FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SYSTEMS - A method and apparatus are provided for forming a wireless communications network using a standard communications link between a master controller and at least one slave device. In one example, a list of available slave devices for the network is generated, valid slave devices are determined from the list of available slave devices based on an identification protocol of the standard communications link, and the at least one slave device is selected from the valid slave devices. A network identification is established between the master controller and the at least one slave device, and the network identification is used to establish a network comprising only the master controller and the at least one slave device. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120061369 | MULTIPLE HEATER CONTROL SYSTEM WITH EXPANDABLE MODULAR FUNCTIONALITY - A multiple heater control system includes cables, connectors, and junction boxes for user-friendly daisy chain connections of heater controllers and heaters in various configurations or combinations of individually controlled heater series and/or master and slave heater series. The heater controllers include process control of AC power to the heaters and upper-limit safety shutoff that is substantially independent from the process control. The heater controllers also have variable levels of control, adjustment, display, and communications functionality in a base module that is expandable to various levels with expansion modules that are attachable to and detachable from the base module. Connector, cable, and junction configurations, adapters, and latch features enhance user friendliness. | 03-15-2012 |
Stephanie Moran, Princeton, NJ US
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| 20120071403 | Methods for Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Patients Resistant to Previous Treatment with other Anti-Diabetic Drugs Employing an SGLT2 Inhibitor and Compositions Thereof - The invention provides methods for treating a patient having type 2 diabetes who has failed on previous regimens of one or more oral and/or injectable anti-diabetic agents, which include the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of an SGLT2 inhibitor alone or in combination with another anti-diabetic agent and/or other therapeutic agent to such patient. A pharmaceutical composition containing dapagliflozin or dapagliflozin-S-propylene glycol solvate and one or more diabetic agents and/or other therapeutic agents for use in the methods of the invention is also provided. | 03-22-2012 |
Steven L. Moran, Rochester, MN US
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| 20110319993 | TENDON OR LIGAMENT TISSUE ENGINEERING - This document relates to methods and materials involved in tendon or ligament tissue engineering. For example, methods and materials for generating a composite of acellular tendon or ligament allograft slices seeded with cells and bundled into a graft for tissue repair are provided. | 12-29-2011 |
Thomas J. Moran, Lake Stevens, WA US
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| 20100029190 | AIRCRAFT GALLEY EXHAUST SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - An exhaust system for an aircraft galley chiller is provided. The exhaust system includes a galley having a chiller that includes an inlet, a condenser fan inlet, a condenser fan outlet proximate to chiller inlet, and a first flow of air through the condenser, an air ventilation outlet conduit that includes a second flow of air therethrough, and an ejector pump. The ejector pump includes a first airflow inlet, a second airflow inlet and an airflow outlet, wherein the first airflow inlet is coupled in flow communication with the condenser fan outlet, the second inlet is coupled in flow communication with the air ventilation outlet conduit. As the second airflow increases, the first velocity increases in a direction away from the galley chiller facilitating a decrease in temperature at the condenser fan inlet. | 02-04-2010 |
Thomas J. Moran, Troy, MI US
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| 20080236654 | WINDOW CONSTRUCTION COMBININB NiMH TECHNOLOGY AND SOLAR POWER - A building has a plurality of rooms, each including an exterior window construction incorporating thin-film photovoltaic system for converting solar energy into electrical energy. A controller in each room is operably connected to the photovoltaic system and to the building's power grid and to any electricity-using devices in the rooms. The controller is programmed to provide a self-sustaining modular system where, when the building power grid loses power, each room becomes an independently self-powered system and has battery recharging capability. The window construction includes a mullion, a thin-film photovoltaic system incorporating a glass pane supported by the mullion that permits visibility through the glass pane, and a Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) battery positioned in the mullion and operably connected to the photovoltaic film for recharging from electricity generated by solar power on the photovoltaic film. | 10-02-2008 |
Thomas John Moran, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20080215776 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING DIFFERENT FORMAT CONTENT INTO ONE OR MORE COMMON FORMATS - A method and apparatus for converting different format content into one or more first common formats. This conversion method allows content that is received in multiple, different formats to be converted into one standard format for manufacturing and, optionally, into an Internet format rather quickly. This method allows the content to be available in both the production master and Internet formats nearly simultaneously. The converted Internet ready content file can be “bundled” with its associated metadata in another step and entered into a database. | 09-04-2008 |
Thomas M. Moran, New York, NY US
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| 20090304738 | Methods for Enhancing Immune Responses - The present invention is directed to methods for enhancing immune responses. Such methods serve to enhance dendritic cell activation, which, in turn, promotes a more robust immune response to foreign antigens. As such, the methods and compositions of the invention are for useful in the context of a variety of prophylactic and therapeutic regimens. | 12-10-2009 |
Timothy P. Moran, Hackettstown, NJ US
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| 20100243817 | SPACECRAFT HEAT DISSIPATION SYSTEM - A spacecraft is provided. The spacecraft comprises a plurality of heat generating electrical components. A first thermal radiator panel and a second thermal radiator panel are provided on the spacecraft, each panel being thermally coupled to the heat generating electrical components. Heat pipes are also provided. At least one first heat pipe is externally attached to the first thermal radiator panel and at least one second heat pipe is externally attached to the second thermal radiator panel. The at least one first heat pipe is thermally coupled to the at least one second heat pipe. | 09-30-2010 |
Timothy P. Moran, Sarasota, FL US
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| 20100032897 | Three dimensional puzzle - A multiple dimensional puzzle configuration having interlocking puzzle components defining a fixed geometric shape upon proper assembly. Each of the multiple puzzle elements has multiple surfaces that engage corresponding interlocking surfaces of adjacent puzzle component elements within a display formation for commercial indicia or other so designated messages when assembled. | 02-11-2010 |
Todd Moran, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20080292466 | Method to center locate cutter teeth on shrouded turbine blades - The present application further describes a method for extending the operating life of a tip shrouded turbine blade that includes the steps of: 1) removing an end located cutter tooth from a seal rail of a tip shroud, the end located cutter tooth including a cutter tooth located at the end of one of the suction side and pressure side of the seal rail of the tip shroud; and 2) attaching a center located cutter tooth to the seal rail of the tip shroud, the center located cutter tooth including a cutter tooth that is located in the approximate center of the seal rail of the tip shroud. In such method, the center located cutter tooth may be attached to the seal rail such that the center located cutter tooth is inside the airfoil if it were projected radially outward from the narrowest point below a tip shroud fillet. | 11-27-2008 |
Todd Moran, Cumming, GA US
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| 20090193707 | Telemetry-Enabled Trap Monitoring System - Disclosed is a trap including a status LED configured to indicate a trap status, a door sensor configured to indicate a door status, and a status button, configured to: 1) wake a micro controller such that the telemetry-enabled trap can be registered with a telemetry system, and 2) cause the status LED to indicate at least the trap status and the door status. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring the trap. The method includes receiving GPS data, monitoring the GPS data for valid positional information, and receiving an event message from a trap tracker module. | 08-06-2009 |
Todd Moran, Greenville, SC US
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| 20090064520 | Inspection tool for measuring bucket Z notch position - An inspection tool for a turbine bucket shroud includes: a clamp device for clamping a dovetail portion of a turbine bucket; a template plate provided with an aperture defined by a edge shaped to conform to a specified shape of the turbine bucket shroud, wherein the template is moveable to a location over the turbine bucket shroud in a direction toward the clamp device, and wherein, at the location, the aperture represents a design specification location for the turbine bucket shroud relative to the dovetail portion of the bucket. A measurement gauge is provided for measuring gaps between edges of the shroud and edges of the template aperture. | 03-12-2009 |
Todd S. Moran, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20090214773 | Diffusion Coating Systems with Binders that Enhance Coating Gas - The present application provides improved diffusion coating compositions and improved methods for diffusion coating metal surfaces. The composition includes (a) a coating powder; and (b) a binder, wherein the coating powder comprises at least one metal, and wherein the binder will release an activator gas during vaporization or combustion. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a substrate; (b) applying a diffusion coating composition to at least a portion of the substrate, wherein the composition comprises a coating powder and a binder, the coating powder comprising at least one metal; and (c) vaporizing or combusting at least a portion of the composition so as to vaporize or combust at least a portion of the binder to produce an activation gas and vaporize at least a portion of the metal to form a coating of the metal on the substrate. | 08-27-2009 |
Todd Steven Moran, Simpsonville, SC US
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| 20090126833 | SLURRY DIFFUSION ALUMINIDE COATING COMPOSITION AND PROCESS - A slurry and slurry coating process for forming a diffusion aluminide coating on a substrate, including internal surfaces within the substrate. The process involves preparing a slurry of a powder containing a metallic aluminum alloy having a melting temperature higher than aluminum, an activator capable of forming a reactive halide vapor with the metallic aluminum, and a binder containing an organic polymer. The slurry is applied to surfaces of the substrate, which is then heated to burn off the binder, vaporize and react the activator with the metallic aluminum to form the halide vapor, react the halide vapor at the substrate surfaces to deposit aluminum on the surfaces, and diffuse the deposited aluminum into the surfaces to form a diffusion aluminide coating. The process can be tailored to selectively produce an inward or outward-type coating. The binder burns off to form an ash residue that can be readily removed. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100136240 | Process for Forming an Outward Grown Aluminide Coating - In one embodiment, a method for forming an aluminide coated article comprises: applying an aluminum composition to the article to form a precursor coating, heating the article to a migration temperature sufficient to diffuse a metal from the article into the precursor coating, and gasifying aluminum in the aluminum composition at a gasification temperature that is greater than or equal to the migration temperature. An outward grown aluminide coating forms on the article. In another embodiment, a method for forming an aluminide coated article, comprises: applying an aluminide composition an article to form a precursor coating, heating the article to a migration temperature of greater than or equal to 1,065° C., gasifying the aluminum at a gasification temperature of greater than or equal to 1,065° C., and forming an outward grown aluminide coating on less than 100% of a surface of the article. | 06-03-2010 |
William J. Moran, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20100306126 | MANAGEMENT OF GOALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed for managing goals and recommendations. A particular method includes identifying one or more financial planning objectives for a financial planning client, receiving information relating to the one or more financial planning objectives, and creating a financial planning goal for the financial planning client based at least in part on an analysis of the information. One or more financial planning recommendations are associated with the financial planning goal, and data identifying the financial planning goal and the one or more financial planning recommendations is stored in a data store. The method also includes monitoring progress of the financial planning client with respect to the financial planning goal over at least a portion of a financial planning lifecycle. | 12-02-2010 |
William J. Moran, Wesley Chapel, FL US
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| 20080256010 | NEURAL NETWORKS WITHIN A NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Preferred embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods to observe one or more network elements associated with a network, receive an indication of an event relating to one or more network element configurations associated with the network, observe a potential outcome associated with the network, store the potential outcome such that the potential outcome is associated with the event, determine a probable outcome based on the potential outcome and store the probable outcome such that the probable outcome is associated with the event. | 10-16-2008 |
William N. Moran, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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| 20090165040 | MESSAGE PRESENTATION APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - An embodiment of a dynamic messaging system receives a message presentation request from a program distributor, the message presentation request having a first identifier that identifies the receiving device and a second identifier corresponding to one of a fixed message indicator and a dynamic message indicator. In response to receiving the message presentation request identifying the receiving device and the fixed message indicator, the dynamic messaging system retrieves a fixed message from a memory of the receiving device based upon the fixed message indicator. In response to receiving the message presentation request identifying the receiving device and the dynamic message indicator, the dynamic messaging system receives a dynamic message from an information stream communicated from the program distributor. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100130141 | Account Tracking System - The present invention is directed to a system and method for identifying and responding to missing or absent receivers. The invention includes determining, at a particular receiver that is a member of a group of receivers, that one member of the group is currently or was at a particular time missing, absent or otherwise unresponsive. Embodiments of the invention are directed to notifying a service provider of a receiver status or absence, which, in response, may take one of a number of predetermined actions. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100131968 | Account-Specific Encryption Key - One embodiment takes the form of a method and apparatus for creating a customer-specific encryption key for encrypting digital information. The encryption key may be based on a customer number and may be associated with several devices such that the devices may encrypt and decrypt the digital information. Because each device may have the same encryption key, the encrypted data may be encrypted by a first device, transferred from the first device to a second device and decrypted and read by the second device. Thus, encrypted digital information may be shared between devices that generate a customer-specific encryption key from a common customer number. In one embodiment, the customer-specific encryption key may be utilized by a set-top box of a television system to encrypt and decrypt a digitally recorded television program. | 05-27-2010 |
William Norris Moran, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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| 20110007218 | AUTOMATIC SELECTION OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING CHANNEL BASED ON SCHEDULING INFORMATION - A method of automatically selecting between a first video programming channel and a second video programming channel in a video content receiver is presented. In the method, the receiver receives video programming carried over at least one of the first channel and the second channel, as well as scheduling information regarding the two channels. The receiver also receives a channel selection for one of the two channels, such as from a user. In response to the channel selection, the receiver compares the scheduling information for the first channel to a current time value. If the scheduling information indicates the first channel is not currently carrying video programming that is available for presentation to the user, the receiver selects the second channel for presentation to the user; otherwise, the receiver selects the first channel. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110078735 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RICH MEDIA ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDES - Electronic program guide (EPG) systems and methods are operable to incorporate image information into an EPG generated at a media device. An exemplary embodiment receives an image associated with a program, processes the received image into a rich media EPG image, receives program presentation schedule information that specifies a presentation schedule of a plurality of programs, wherein the program is one of the plurality of programs scheduled for presentation, associates an identifier with the rich media EPG image and the program, and generates a rich media EPG schedule based upon the received program presentation schedule information and the identifier. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110081855 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING AN OPERATIONAL BEHAVIOR OF A RECEIVING DEVICE - A receiving device receives one or more signals, each signal including transponder identifying information. The receiving device processes the transponder identifying information to determine which signals are receivable by the receiving device. Based upon the receivable signals, the receiving device modifies its operational behavior accordingly. | 04-07-2011 |