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Bruce D. Mueller, Palatine, IL US
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| 20090323783 | CALIBRATION TECHNIQUES FOR MIMO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A method, apparatus and system for performing over-the-air calibration routines in a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communication system. An antenna array of a transceiver (e.g., transceiver of a base station) comprises a re-configurable antenna having two switchable configuration states. The antenna exhibits different degrees of electromagnetic coupling to other antennas of the array in a first state than in a second state. The reference antenna is switched to the first state for performing uplink/downlink calibrating transmissions and switched to the second state during uplink and downlink communications or channel sounding calibrating transmissions. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100117890 | ANTENNA RECIPROCITY CALIBRATION - A method and a system for calibrating at least one antenna ( | 05-13-2010 |
| 20110124291 | METHOD FOR QUIETING AND SENSING IN A SECONDARY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A method of retaining channel use by a secondary system is described. A secondary channel used during periods of normal communication between a secondary transmitter and receiver is split into sub-bands for use during a quiet period containing quiet phases. During the quiet period, while the transmitter communicates with the receiver on one sub-band, the receiver simultaneously senses for incumbent devices on another sub-band, as well as vice-versa. Transmission and sensing do not occur simultaneously on the same sub-band and transmission is limited to only one of the sub-bands. Transmission and sensing are performed by both the transmitter and the receiver on every sub-band over the course of the quiet period. The locations of secondary receivers are determined and employed during scheduling such that devices sufficiently separated from each other transmit during different quiet phases and transmit and sense in sub-bands separated by another sub-band. | 05-26-2011 |
David Mueller, Neponset, IL US
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| 20120125744 | Conveyor Belt Guard Panel Blank Having Integrally Formed Handles and Method of Forming a Conveyor Belt Guard Panel - A conveyor belt guard panel blank comprises a monolithic planar sheet of material of uniform thickness having opposite facing primary surfaces. The sheet of material has a plurality of openings extending therethrough in a manner creating a mesh. The sheet also comprises at least two handle formations that are adapted and configured to be altered in a manner such that the handle formations extend outward from one of the primary surfaces of the sheet of material. | 05-24-2012 |
David J. Mueller, Naperville, IL US
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| 20110025606 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING KEYSTROKE - A writing apparatus comprises a housing and a keyboard mounted in the housing and having keys representing symbols of a language. Each key is moveable from a rest position. Sensors sense position of each key and develop a signal representing position of each key. A controller is operatively connected to the sensors for monitoring the signal. The controller is configured to determine if any of the keys are pressed by monitoring the position of each key and for any given key determining if an amount of change in position from the rest position for the given key is greater than a select movement amount and rate of change in position for the given key is greater than a selected velocity amount, and generating change in an output state for the given key responsive to the given key being pressed. | 02-03-2011 |
David W. Mueller, Lake Zurich, IL US
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| 20090220315 | HOLLOW WALL FASTENER - An anchor system for a hollow wall or ceiling includes an anchor portion having a flange and a penetrating portion extending from a rear surface of the flange. The penetration portion has a fixed sleeve extending from the rear surface of the flange and a pivoting locking leg connected to the fixed sleeve by a hinge. The fixed sleeve has a non-round opening extending longitudinally therethrough and the pivoting locking leg has a stub extending from a rear surface thereof to retain the penetrating portion rigid as the anchor is inserted into the wall or ceiling. A pin portion has a body including a flexible shaft and an actuating element extending transversely from an end of the shaft. The shaft tapers, near the actuating element toward the actuating element to define a transverse dimension. The actuating element has a heel at about a rear surface thereof When the pin is inserted into the opening, the actuating portion contacts the stub to separate the pivoting locking leg from the fixed sleeve portion and to pivot the pivoting locking leg portion toward an inner surface of the wall or ceiling. Rotating the pin engages the actuating element at the heel with the stub to lock the leg in place and the shaft flexes to accommodate rotation of the leg more than or less than 90 degrees to secure the leg against the inner surface. | 09-03-2009 |
Donald C. Mueller, Aurora, IL US
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| 20100219958 | INTELLIGENT SHELVING SYSTEM - An intelligent shelving system integrates touch sensors, displays, lighting, and other components into shelves. Touch sensors can be used as limit switches to control shelf motion, to monitor items borne on shelves, to detect spills, and to control lighting and other devices and functions. Displays can provide information relating to objects stored in the shelving system and the operation and status of the shelving system. | 09-02-2010 |
Donald Charles Mueller, Aurora, IL US
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| 20110133815 | TOUCH SWITCHES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS THEREFOR - A touch switch apparatus emulating a mechanical switch includes a field effect sensor and an electric field stimulator mechanically associated with the field effect sensor. A field generation signal applied to the field effect sensor causes an electric field to be generated thereabout. The electric field stimulator can be moved between first and second positions with respect to the field effect sensor. When moved into proximity with the field effect sensor, the electric field stimulator disturbs the electric field. A detection circuit coupled to the field effect sensor detects and responds to the disturbance to the electric field. | 06-09-2011 |
Donald S. Mueller, Ivanhoe, IL US
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| 20090252941 | NON-WOVEN MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH MATERIAL - A non-woven material and method of formation thereof is provided to form a substantially flat or planar self supporting core of an inorganic base fiber and an organic binding fiber preferably using an air-laid forming head. In certain preferred embodiments, the non-woven material has a basis weight of about 3,000 gsm or greater. Preferably, the organic binding fiber has a binding component and a structural component within unitary fiber filaments. In one aspect, the structural component of the organic binding fiber has a composition effective to provide a strength thereof so that the non-woven material can be manually cut with minimal effort. In such form, the non-woven material is suitable to function as an acoustic ceiling tile. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090253323 | NON-WOVEN MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH MATERIAL - A non-woven material and method of formation thereof is provided to form a substantially flat or planar self supporting core of an inorganic base fiber and an organic binding fiber preferably using an air-laid forming head. In certain preferred embodiments, the organic base fiber has a fiber strength with a break load of about 10 grams or less and an elongation of about 20 percent or less. Preferably, the organic binding fiber has a binding component and a structural component within unitary fiber filaments. In one aspect, the structural component of the organic binding fiber has a composition effective to provide a strength thereof so that the non-woven material can be manually cut with minimal effort. In such form, the non-woven material is suitable to function as an acoustic ceiling tile. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20120024625 | LOW DENSITY NON-WOVEN MATERIAL USEFUL WITH ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE PRODUCTS - A non-woven material, that can be formed into an acoustic ceiling tile, is provided. The material includes a substantially planar and self-supporting core of an inorganic base fiber and a synthetic thermal bonding fiber. The synthetic thermal bonding fiber preferably has an increased bonding surface area that improves adhesion and porosity to provide a base mat or core with a low density to provide sound absorption required by an acoustic ceiling tile. | 02-02-2012 |
Eugene Mueller, Libertyville, IL US
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| 20110295726 | CALENDAR SPREAD FUTURES - A calendar spread futures contract is a forward contract on the intermonth spread of futures contracts. The calendar spread futures contract can be independently traded and accounted for independent of the traditional roll periods of the complementary futures contracts. An open interest holder can hedge against price volatility in the related futures contracts that may occur prior to or during the roll period. In other words, the calendar spread futures contract locks in the current spread between the front-month contract and the first-deferred contract. Buying a calendar spread futures control is equivalent to buying the spread difference between the expiring contract and the second expiry. Selling a calendar spread futures contract is equivalent to selling the spread difference between the expiring contract and the second expiry. | 12-01-2011 |
Izumi Mueller, Glen Carbon, IL US
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| 20080254168 | Dried Food Compositions - The invention provides dried food compositions. In particular, the dried food compositions generally contain a structured protein along with other macronutrients and micronutrients. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080254199 | Colored Structured Protein Products - The present invention provides a process for producing a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product. Specifically, the plant protein is combined with a colorant and extruded, forming a colored structured protein product with protein fibers that are substantially aligned and the resultant product. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080260913 | Meat Compositions Comprising Colored Structured Protein Products - The invention provides animal meat compositions and simulated animal meat compositions. In particular, the meat compositions comprise colored structured protein products along with other ingredients. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080268112 | Ground Meat and Meat Analog Compositions Having Improved Nutritional Properties - The invention provides ground meat and meat analog compositions having reduced fat and cholesterol. The ground meat compositions comprise a structured plant protein product and optionally meat. | 10-30-2008 |
Jay J. Mueller, Lake In The Hills, IL US
Jeffrey J. Mueller, Bloomington, IL US
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| 20080217421 | Cavitation erosion reduction strategy for valve member and fuel injector utilizing same - A mechanically actuated electronically controlled unit injector includes an electronically controlled spill valve to precisely control timing of fuel pressurization within a fuel pressurization chamber. Cavitation bubbles may be generated in the region of the valve seat when the spill valve member is closed to raise fuel pressure in the fuel injector. This cavitation can cause erosion on the spill valve member and the surrounding injector body. In order to preempt cavitation damage, the valve member may be modified to include a compound annulus that includes a small annulus that corresponds to an identified cavitation damage pattern. Although the generation of cavitation bubbles may continue after such a strategy, cavitation erosion, and the associated liberation of metallic particles into the fuel system can be reduced, and maybe eliminated, by the preemptive cavitation reduction strategy. | 09-11-2008 |
Randy S. Mueller, Lagrange, IL US
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| 20120060201 | Web based extranet architecture providing applications to non-related subscribers - An extranet includes a network which couples a plurality of non-related participants and a server coupled to the network. The server stores a plurality of applications including workgroup applicants, transaction applications, security applications and transport circuits and equipment. The server is programmed to load particular ones of the plurality of applications onto the network for use by the plurality of participants in response to a request by one of the participants for a particular application. | 03-08-2012 |
Richard A. Mueller, Glencoe, IL US
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| 20090023664 | ALPHA- AND BETA-AMINO ACID HYDROXYETHYLAMINO SULFONAMIDES USEFUL AS RETROVIRAL PROTEASE INHIBITORS - α- and β-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. | 01-22-2009 |