Mullen, US
Brandon Stephen Mullen, Whitestown, IN US
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20130015251 | BIN AERATION SYSTEMAANM Bloemendaal; Brent J.AACI ZionsvilleAAST INAACO USAAGP Bloemendaal; Brent J. Zionsville IN USAANM Mielke; Ross AlanAACI WestfieldAAST INAACO USAAGP Mielke; Ross Alan Westfield IN USAANM Mullen; Brandon StephenAACI WhitestownAAST INAACO USAAGP Mullen; Brandon Stephen Whitestown IN US - A system for controlling the aeration of a grain bin storage device. The system comprises a grain bin storage device, a ventilation fan, a variable fan drive motor, and a controller configured to receive user input and grain bin storage device parameters. The system controls operation of the ventilation fan at various speeds to maintain a desired volumetric flow rate per bushel of grain. The controller monitors the static pressure within the grain bin storage device and adjusts the speed of the ventilation fan based on an optimal static pressure derived from the user input and grain bin storage device parameters. | 01-17-2013 |
Brian Mullen, Greenville, RI US
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20120290279 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ASSESSMENT OF RISK OF ENCOUNTER WITH TICKS - A tick encounter and tick-borne disease prevention decision support system is disclosed for permitting a user to obtain a risk calculation of encountering disease-causing ticks. The tick encounter and tick-borne disease prevention decision support system includes several components. A location component is for receiving data from a user regarding a user's geographic location. A landscape component is for receiving data from the user regarding a type of landscape that exists where the user lives. An animals component is for receiving data from the user regarding any of wildlife or pets that exist where the user lives. A human activity component is for receiving data from the user regarding the user's activities in their yard. The score computation module is for generating a tick risk calculation number based on output data from each of the components. | 11-15-2012 |
Brian Mullen, Amherst, MA US
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20120022415 | MODULAR THERAPEUTIC PRESSURE APPLICATION DEVICES - The invention relates in some aspects to therapeutic pressure application devices and methods of manufacturing and using the same. In some aspects, the devices comprise a support structure shaped to conform to a portion of a body of an individual; a bladder having a port for the passage of a fluid, the bladder being supported by the support structure; a pump having a fluid outlet, the pump being secured to the support structure; and separable fluid connectors operably connecting the pump with the port. | 01-26-2012 |
Brian Mullen, Mt. Vernon, IN US
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20080300379 | POLYCARBONATE-POLYESTER BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES - A polycarbonate-polyester block copolymer includes a polycarbonate block and a polyester block, each having specific structures. The block copolymer can be prepared, at least in part, from renewable feedstocks. In some forms, the block copolymer includes biodegradable segments that facilitate structural breakdown of objects molded from the block copolymer. Methods of preparing the block copolymer are described as are- compositions that include it and articles prepared from it. | 12-04-2008 |
20090030171 | HIGH HEAT POLYCARBONATE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF, AND ARTICLES DERIVED THEREFROM - Melt blended compositions, comprising up to 20 wt % of an optional additive, and 80-100 wt % of a copolycarbonate having a Tg of 200° C. or more of (1) | 01-29-2009 |
Brian D. Mullen, Duluth, GA US
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20110154389 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDING CONTENT DURING DATA STREAM ACQUISITION - A device is provided for use with extended content data on a first data stream and second content data on a second data stream. The device includes a processing portion, an acquisition portion and a buffer. The acquisition portion is in communication with the processing portion. The acquisition portion can acquire the first data stream, can transition to the second data stream to receive the second content data and can provide the second content data to the processing portion. The buffer can receive the extended content data. The processing portion can instruct the acquisition portion to transition from the first data stream to the second data stream to receive the second content data. The buffer can further provide the extended content data to the processing portion based on the acquisition portion transitioning from the first data stream to the second data stream. The processing portion can further process the extended content data portion as received from the buffer. | 06-23-2011 |
20130081078 | Method for Tag Insertion and Notification for DVR Addressable Advertisement - A method and computing device that provides viewer impression data for a recorded digital video stream. The method receives a digital video stream as a series of segments, and stores it as a recorded digital video stream having a transition between two consecutive segments at a transition position. The method stores a notification tag that is associated with the transition, and that includes a tag position in the recorded digital video stream, a notification mode, and tag data. During playback of the recorded digital video stream, the method generates a play mode status event, and generates a transition notification when the playback encounters the notification tag and, based on the notification mode, the transition associated with the notification tag. The method collects viewer impression data for one of the two consecutive segments from the play mode status event and the transition notification. | 03-28-2013 |
Brian D. Mullen, Mt. Vernon, IN US
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20080242804 | POLYCARBONATE-POLYSILOXANE COPOLYMERS, METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF, AND ARTICLES DERIVED THEREFROM - A polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer comprising structural units of the formula: | 10-02-2008 |
Bryon David Mullen, Carrollton, TX US
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20120181045 | Apparatus and Method for Controlling the Connection and Disconnection Speed of Downhole Connectors - Apparatuses and methods for controlling the connection speed of downhole connectors in a subterranean well are disclosed. An apparatus includes a first assembly having a first downhole connector and a first communication medium that is positionable in the well. A second assembly includes a second downhole connector and a second communication medium and has an outer portion and an inner portion that are selectively axially shiftable relative to one another. A lock assembly including at least one lug initially couples the outer and inner portions of the second assembly together such that, upon engagement of the first assembly with the second assembly downhole, the lug is radially shifted releasing the lock assembly to allow axial shifting of the outer portion of the second assembly relative to the inner portion of the second assembly, thereby operatively connecting the first and second downhole connectors to enable communication between the communication media. | 07-19-2012 |
20150068771 | Downhole Ball Dropping Systems and Methods - A downhole ball dropping system operable to be positioned in a well. The system includes a tool string having a flow path. A ball dropper assembly is interconnected in the tool string. The ball dropper assembly has a sliding sleeve including a port. A ball is releasably retained by the ball dropper assembly. An actuation assembly is operably associated with the ball dropper assembly and is operable to receive a deployment signal. A release assembly is disposed within the ball dropper assembly. A sensor is operable to detect deployment of the ball and is operable to generate a signal indicating whether the ball deployed. In operation, responsive to the deployment signal, the actuation assembly triggers shifting of the sliding sleeve to align the port with the ball and shifting of the release assembly to push the ball into the flow path through the port. | 03-12-2015 |
20150068772 | Downhole Ball Dropping Systems and Methods with Redundant Ball Dropping Capability - A downhole ball dropping system operable to be positioned in a well. The system includes a tool string having a flow path. First and second ball dropper assemblies are interconnected in the tool string. The first ball dropper assembly releasably retains a first ball and the second ball dropper assembly releasably retains a second ball. A sensor is operable to detect deployment of the first ball and is operable to generate a signal to prevent release of the second ball from the second ball dropper assembly. | 03-12-2015 |
Cassius J. Mullen, Whitehouse, TX US
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20090044703 | Air filtration system - An intense field dielectric air filtration system includes a perimeter frame for wall or ceiling mounting at the inlet of a return air duct for an air conditioning apparatus. A door including a grille disposed thereon is mounted for movement on the frame between working and non-working positions for access to an air filter unit, a pre-filter unit and an intense field particle charging unit. Contacts on the filter unit and the field charging unit engage cooperating contacts on an enclosure mounted on the frame when the door is closed to supply electrical power. An interlock is provided to interrupt power when the door is moved to an open position or the grille is removed. A control system disposed in the enclosure includes user control features accessible when the door is in an open position. An alternate embodiment includes a support frame for positioning the filtration system in ductwork or the like other than a return air inlet. | 02-19-2009 |
Chad Mullen, Wooster, OH US
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20110150670 | TRANSMISSION PUMP WITH ONE-WAY CLUTCH FUNCTION AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING PUMP HUB FOR A TORQUE CONVERTER TO A TRANSMISSION PUMP - A pump for a transmission, including: a housing with a pneumatic port; and a gear for engaging with a pump hub for a torque converter, wherein the pneumatic port is for introducing compressed air into the housing to restrict rotation of the gear. In an example embodiment, restricting rotation of the gear is to prevent rotation of the gear when the gear is interfaced with the pump hub to rotationally lock the gear with the pump hub. A pump for a transmission, including: a housing; a gear for engaging with a pump hub for a torque converter; and, an element for enabling rotation of the gear in a first rotational direction and locking the gear with respect to rotation in a second rotational direction, opposite the first rotational direction. In an example embodiment the element includes a one-way clutch. | 06-23-2011 |
Charles Glen Mullen, Fort Collins, CO US
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20110018536 | ANGULAR POSITION SENSING BASED ON MAGNETICALLY INDUCED BEAM DEFORMATION - A sensor for sensing an angular position of an instrument relative to a static magnetic field includes a flexible beam, an electromagnetic device, and a measuring device. The beam at one end may be coupled to the instrument, and lies along a sensor axis when the beam is in a non-flexed state. The electromagnetic device is coupled to the beam and is configured for generating a magnetic sensor field aligned with the sensor axis. The measuring device communicates with the beam and is configured for measuring a property of the beam related to an amount of flexure of the beam. The sensor may be utilized to set the instrument at a desired angle prior to operating the instrument, and to determine whether the instrument has deviated from the desired angle during operation. The instrument may include a probe spinning module such as may be utilized in magnetic resonance experiments. | 01-27-2011 |
Dana Mullen, Raleigh, NC US
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20120061276 | MULTI-CAVITY PRESSED PAPERBOARD FOR UNIT PACKAGING - One embodiment of the disclosure describes a packaging blank. The packaging blank may include a paperboard card and an array of raised sections. The paperboard card may define a card surface. With respect to the array of raised sections, each raised section may be formed in the paperboard card and remain connected thereto. Each raised section may at least partially define a cavity extending above the card surface. The blister pack may be mounted with the blank and may have at least one unit dose associated therewith. Each unit dose may be positioned relative to a corresponding raised section of a given blank so as to extend into a respective cavity associated with a given raised section. | 03-15-2012 |
Daniel S. Mullen, Waverly, OH US
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20080217276 | MODULAR AND CUSTOMIZABLE RETURNABLE RACK SYSTEM AND METHOD - A customizable returnable rack system for shipping products is provided. The system includes a plurality of racks ( | 09-11-2008 |
David Mullen, Greenwich, CT US
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20130046174 | DEVICE FOR PLACING A MARKER INTO A HUMAN SUBJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF TISSUE BIOPSY - The present invention is a marker delivery device designed to deliver an elongated magnet to mark the center of tissue that is suspected of being cancerous. This device has an elongated magnet situated within a hollow needle with the magnet's distal end placed at the distal end of the needle. The operator first places the tip of the needle at the center of the lesion. By pressing an activate button on the injector device, the needle is advanced by half the length of the magnet and then pulled back the full length of the magnet while a rod within the needle that is in contact with the proximal end of the magnet prevents the magnet from coming back when the needle goes back. Thus the magnet is deployed with its center at the center of the lesion that is suspected of being cancerous. | 02-21-2013 |
Douglas G. Mullen, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20100158850 | DENDRIMER BASED MODULAR PLATFORMS - The present invention relates to novel therapeutic and diagnostic dendrimer based modular platforms (e.g., drug delivery platforms). In particular, the dendrimer based modular platforms are configured such that two or more dendrimers (e.g., PAMAM dendrimers) are coupled together (e.g., via a cycloaddition reaction) wherein each of the coupled dendrimers is functionalized (e.g., functionalized for targeting, imaging, sensing, and/or providing a therapeutic or diagnostic material and/or monitoring response to therapy). In some embodiments, the present invention provides dendrimer based modular platforms having coupled dendrimers (e.g., two or more coupled dendrimers) wherein each dendrimer is conjugated to one or more functional groups (e.g., therapeutic agent, imaging agent, targeting agent, triggering agent) (e.g., for specific targeting and/or therapeutic use of the dendrimer based modular platform). In some embodiments, the functional groups are conjugated to the dendrimers via a linker and/or a triggering agent. In addition, the present invention is directed to methods of synthesizing dendrimer based modular platforms, compositions comprising the dendrimer based modular platforms, as well as systems and methods utilizing the dendrimer based modular platforms (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, etc.)). | 06-24-2010 |
Douglas Gurnett Mullen, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120232225 | SYNTHESIS AND ISOLATION OF DENDRIMER SYSTEMS - The present invention relates to novel methods of synthesis and isolation of dendrimer systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to novel dendrimer conjugates with defined and limited numbers of ligand conjugates and high levels of structural uniformity, methods of synthesizing the same, compositions comprising the conjugates, as well systems and methods utilizing the conjugates (e.g., in diagnostic and/or therapeutic settings (e.g., for the delivery of therapeutics, imaging, and/or targeting agents (e.g., in disease (e.g., cancer) diagnosis and/or therapy, pain therapy, etc.)). | 09-13-2012 |
Elaine H. Mullen, Alexandria, VA US
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20120164666 | Glycoprotein Vesicles and Their Methods of Use - Provided are methods of collecting, detecting and altering cells and molecular entities using glycoprotein micelles and vesicles. Glycoprotein vesicles comprising a glycoprotein micelle, at least a monolayer of lectin and/or a monolayer of biologically active glycoproteins are also provided. The invention further provides methods of detecting protein glycosylation using the vesicles of the invention. | 06-28-2012 |
Emma Rae Mullen, Seattle, WA US
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20120145081 | Insect feeder - An insect feeder that allows membrane feeding with a membrane above a feeding medium. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148705 | Food composition for hemophagous insects - A composition suitable for feeding hemophagous insects includes peptides, salt, and a CO | 06-14-2012 |
20150069692 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSECT DISSECTION - The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods that may be used to dissect insects. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods may be used to isolate insect salivary glands. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods may be used to isolate mosquito salivary glands. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods may be used to collect mosquito salivary glands. | 03-12-2015 |
20150112490 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO ALTER THE PERMEABILITY OF A BIOLOGICAL OBJECT - The present disclosure relates to methods and systems that may be used to alter the permeability of a biological object. In some embodiments, the methods and systems may be used to alter the permeability of a non-human embryo. In some embodiments, the methods and systems may be used to alter the permeability of an insect embryo. In some embodiments, the methods and systems may be used to alter the permeability of a mosquito embryo. | 04-23-2015 |
Eric M. Mullen, Austin, TX US
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20090231069 | Compensated Attenuator Circuit and Oscilloscope Utilizing the Same - An attenuator circuit. The attenuator circuit includes a resistive divider coupled to a capacitive network including first and second capacitive dividers. The resistive divider is configured to perform an N:1 attenuation of a signal in a low frequency range. The first and second capacitive dividers are configured to perform an N:1 attenuation in the high frequency range that is a product of the attenuation provided by each (e.g., each performing an M:1 attenuation, where N=M×M, with the total attenuation of the capacitive dividers being N:1 where N=M×M). A variable capacitance divider is coupled in parallel with the second capacitive divider, and includes first and second variable capacitors that, when adjusted, change the high frequency attenuation of the attenuator circuit to match the value of the high frequency attenuation to that of the low frequency attenuation. | 09-17-2009 |
Gary D. Mullen, Farmington, MI US
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20090033126 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM - An instrument panel system includes box sections that increase the stiffness, rigidity, and natural frequency of the instrument panel system. A two-piece instrument panel system provides a two-tone appearance with differing die draws and grains. | 02-05-2009 |
20090096234 | MOLDED ASSEMBLY HAVING A REDUCED TENDENCY TO SQUEAK AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a molded assembly having reduced squeaking and rattling. The molded assembly includes a first component of a vehicle that has a first surface. The assembly also includes a second component of a vehicle having a second surface. The second component is assembled to the first component. An isolator is disposed between the first and second components and is secured to the first surface. The isolator comprises an injection-moldable self-lubricating elastomer impregnated with a fatty amide. An interface between the isolator and the second surface has a ratio of a co-efficient of static friction to a co-efficient of dynamic friction less than 1.4. | 04-16-2009 |
20110047882 | DOOR TRIM MOVING APPLIQUE - A sliding door panel for covering an opening in a trim panel of a sliding door includes a bracket having a first guiding member. The sliding door panel includes is a sliding appliqué having a second guiding member capable of associating with the first guiding member, and wherein the sliding appliqué includes a first end having a protruding configuration extending away from the trim panel. | 03-03-2011 |
20110175376 | VEHICLE STOWAGE ASSEMBLY HAVING ELECTROMAGNETIC CLOSURE - A vehicle stowage assembly is provided that includes a compartment having an opening to allow access to the opening and a door proximate the opening. A ferrous member magnets are disposed on the compartment and the door to magnetically couple the magnets to the ferrous member when the door is in the closed position. A crash sensor is provided for detecting an expected vehicle crash event. An electromagnetic coil electromagnetically is coupled to the ferrous member, wherein the coil is electrically energized by current to create a polarity on the ferrous bar to create an increased force closure to the door relative to the housing when an expected vehicle crash is detected. The coil generates an opposite polarity on the ferrous member to open the door in response to a user actuated input. | 07-21-2011 |
20120234622 | VEHICLE STOWAGE ASSEMBLY HAVING ELECTROMAGNETIC CLOSURE - A vehicle stowage assembly is provided that includes a compartment having an opening to allow access to the opening and a door proximate the opening. A ferrous member magnets are disposed on the compartment and the door to magnetically couple the magnets to the ferrous member when the door is in the closed position. A crash sensor is provided for detecting an expected vehicle crash event. An electromagnetic coil electromagnetically is coupled to the ferrous member, wherein the coil is electrically energized by current to create a polarity on the ferrous bar to create an increased force closure to the door relative to the housing when an expected vehicle crash is detected. The coil generates an opposite polarity on the ferrous member to open the door in response to a user actuated input. | 09-20-2012 |
20120299333 | CROSS CAR BEAM ASSEMBLY INCLUDING REINFORCED POLYMERIZED ELEMENTS - A cross car beam for a vehicle having a molded base, a molded steering column structure attached to the forward side of the driver's side of the molded base, and a molded driver side structure attached to the rearward side of the driver's side of the molded base. One of the molded base, the molded steering column structure, and the molded driver side structure is composed of a polymers or blends of polymers reinforced with fibers to provide strength. An optional tensile member such as a steel tube is attached to the molded base. The tensile member is composed of a metal or a reinforced polymerized material. One of the molded base, the molded steering column structure, and the molded driver side structure may include a class A surface. Alternatively or in addition a class A part may be attached to one of these structures. | 11-29-2012 |
George Mullen, Wilmington, NC US
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20100179150 | ANTIBACTERIAL PIPERDINE DERIVATIVES - Compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are described. Processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, their use as medicaments and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections are also described. | 07-15-2010 |
20130150366 | CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS - Compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are described. Processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, their use in the treatment of bacterial infections are also described. | 06-13-2013 |
James Mullen, North Canton, OH US
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20120280084 | ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM - An ice protection system ( | 11-08-2012 |
James Mullen, Wadsworth, OH US
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20150114945 | ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTS FOR ICE PROTECTION SYSTEMS - A rotary blade includes a blade tip assembly with a first bus bar segment and a main blade assembly with second bus bar segment. The first bus bar segment is connected to the blade tip assembly and the second bus bar segment is connected to the main blade assembly. The blade tip assembly is connected to the main blade assembly such that the first and second bus bar segments are longitudinally offset from one another. A low-profile interconnect spans the first and second bus bar segments for resistively generating less heat than the bus bar segments for a predetermined current flow. | 04-30-2015 |
Jamie Mullen, Wilmington, DE US
Jason Mullen, Rockford, MI US
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20120036034 | CELL-ALLOCATION IN LOCATION-SELECTIVE INFORMATION PROVISION SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for allocating cells within a virtual grid to content providers according to various priority and selection schemes are used to target content delivery to information playback devices in a geographically and/or application selective manner. The priority schemes, geographical selectivity, and application selectivity of the system and methods of the invention allow a content provider to specifically target a desired demographic with high cost efficiency and flexibility. | 02-09-2012 |
20130218710 | Cell-Allocation in Location-Selective Information Provision Systems - Systems and methods for allocating cells within a virtual grid to content providers according to various priority and selection schemes are used to target content delivery to information playback devices in a geographically and/or application selective manner. The priority schemes, geographical selectivity, and application selectivity of the system and methods of the invention allow a content provider to specifically target a desired demographic with high cost efficiency and flexibility. | 08-22-2013 |
Jeffrey Mullen, Chesterfield, MO US
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20090158458 | DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS AND RELATED CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS INVOLVING GENES ENCODING FERROCHELATASES - Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring drought tolerance, compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs, and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA construct comprises a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotide encodes a ferrochelatase. | 06-18-2009 |
Jessica Mullen, New Milford, CT US
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20120219678 | REDUCTION OF SORBIC ACID PRECIPITATION - A method for reducing sorbic acid precipitation during manufacture and storage of stable preserved syrup. A sorbic acid compound is dissolved in an oil-based ingredient of the syrup. Syrup ingredients are added to a bulk quantity of liquid, and a sorbic acid compound-containing oil-based ingredient is added to the liquid. | 08-30-2012 |
20120219679 | REDUCTION OF SORBIC ACID PRECIPITATION - A method for reducing sorbic acid precipitation during manufacture and storage of stable preserved syrup. A sorbic acid compound and polysorbate are dissolved in water. Syrup ingredients are added to a bulk quantity of liquid, and a sorbic acid compound-containing fluid is added to the liquid. | 08-30-2012 |
John W. Mullen, Dallas, TX US
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20080264306 | Expandable Table Assembly - An expandable table assembly having a table top, a base, a plurality of legs supporting the base, and a plurality of releasably attachable expansion members that can be used to expand the table surface beyond the surface area of the unexpanded table top. The table top is repositionable from a first use position to a second use position by lifting the table top above the base, rotating the table top 90 degrees relative to the base in a substantially horizontal plane, and then lowering the table top back onto the base. The expansion members are attachable to the base only when the table top is in the second use position and, when attached, become part of the total surface area of the table. | 10-30-2008 |
Joseph Mullen, Carleton, MI US
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20100200620 | SLAG CONTROL SHAPE DEVICE WITH L-SHAPE LOADING BRACKET - A slag control shape is releasably mounted on a mounted member carried on a molten vessel or an adjacent base. The mounted member includes an L-shaped bracket carrying a movable member to release the slag control shape and an actuator for selectively releasing the slag control shape. The mounting member further includes a sleeve secured to the vessel or adjacent base. A rotating shaft is connectable to both the L-shaped bracket and sleeve to provide rotatable movement in selective positions, of the L-shaped bracket relative to the sleeve. | 08-12-2010 |
Kelly D. Mullen, Charlton, MA US
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20090270402 | Novel triazolopyridazines - The present invention is directed to novel compounds of formula (I) | 10-29-2009 |
20100069371 | THIENOPYRIDINE AND FUROPYRIDINE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds having the formula | 03-18-2010 |
20110190489 | Novel Tricyclic Compounds - The invention provides a compound of Formula (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (Id), (Ie), (If), (Ig), (Ih), (Ii), (Ij), (Ik), or (Il) as defined herein, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pro-drugs, biologically active metabolites, stereoisomers and isomers thereof wherein the variable are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating immunological and oncological conditions. | 08-04-2011 |
20120122846 | FURO[3,2-d]PYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS - The present invention is directed to novel compounds of Formula (I) | 05-17-2012 |
20120238549 | Nuclear Hormone Receptor Modulators - The invention provides a compound of Formula (I) | 09-20-2012 |
20120330012 | Novel Tricyclic Compounds - The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) | 12-27-2012 |
20140162985 | HETEROCYCLIC NUCLEAR HORMONE RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The invention provides a compound of Formula (I) | 06-12-2014 |
20140349970 | NOVEL TRICYCLIC COMPOUNDS - The invention provides a compound of Formula (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (Id), (Ie), (If), (Ig), (Ih), (Ii), (Ij), (Ik), or (Il) as defined herein, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pro-drugs, biologically active metabolites, stereoisomers and isomers thereof wherein the variable are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating immunological and oncological conditions. | 11-27-2014 |
Kevin Mullen, Longmont, CO US
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20140340577 | COMPETITIVE PHOTO RIG - A specialized multi-smartphone rig is configured to simultaneously hold and operate multiple camera-equipped smartphones to enable capture of the same image by each camera under identical conditions using a single shutter release button on the rig. Because smartphones typically vary in how much time they use to process user input, custom native applications (“apps”) are installed on each smartphone to enable the cameras to operate in a synchronized manner. When the button is actuated, a signal is received at a microcontroller which hosts a server. The shutter release signal is passed to the server which, in turn, sends individual control signals to the custom native apps according to a timing model. When the custom native apps receive their respective control signals, they trigger their respective smartphone cameras to operate so that all the photos are captured in parallel across the rig at the same time. | 11-20-2014 |
Kevin M. Mullen, Smithfield, UT US
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20080214378 | Large area cytocentrifuge sample chamber - A cytocentrifuge sample chamber includes a sample receiving well to receive and hold a sample to be centrifuged and a sedimentation chamber adjacent a microscope slide upon which cells and/or other sediment material in the sample is to be deposited. A passage, such as a spillway, connects the sample receiving well and the sedimentation chamber, so that sample flows from the sample well under the influence of centrifugal force as centifugation begins into the sedimentation chamber where the sample is forced by centrifugal force against the microscope slide leaving a vacant space at the inner end of the sedimentation chamber. Sedimentation of the sample takes place against the microscope slide. When centrifugation ends, the liquid components of the sample flow back into the vacant space in the sedimentation chamber and can be removed from the vacant space at the inner end of the sedimentation chamber through a removal chamber. This avoids contamination of equipment and users and allows a secondary centrifugation to take place. | 09-04-2008 |
Kevin R. Mullen, Portland, OR US
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20110148383 | POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A power management system includes a sensor to detect current output from a battery, a first comparator to compare the battery current to a first reference value, and a burst controller to perform a first power control operation based on said comparison. The power control operation reduces power consumed by the battery in order to cause the battery current to fall below the first reference value. This may be accomplished by reducing or shutting down power to one or more functions or features of a host system that includes or is coupled to receive power from the battery. The host system may include or correspond to a mobile phone and/or any of a number of other electronic devices. | 06-23-2011 |
20120254633 | POWER CONTROL MANAGER AND METHOD - A power control manager includes a processor to compute available power from a power source and a comparator to compare the available power to an amount of power to concurrently operate a plurality of sub-systems of an electronic device at full or a predetermined power. The processor generates one or more control signals in response to a decision signal output from the comparator. The control signals may indicate that a maximum power setting is to be set for a first sub-system and a reduced non-zero power setting is to be set for a second sub-system of the plurality of sub-systems. The sub-systems may be different sub-systems of a smartphone or another electronic device. | 10-04-2012 |
Laura Mullen, Erlanger, KY US
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20110048072 | Cord mounted jewelry plates - An article of jewelry comprising plates having indicia embossed or engraved thereon mounted on a shoelace type cord. The ends of the cord have rigid rectangular aglets and are threaded through rectangular holes at opposed ends of the plates. The generally flat cord cannot twist or fold within the rectangular holes in the plates so the plates always maintain the same orientation and position on the cord, allowing them to be arranged and displayed sequentially. The article of jewelry can be tied to itself using one hand because the cord is provided with a rectangular button hole of the same size as the rectangular holes in the plates. The rigid rectangular aglet is passed through the button hole, under the cord and back through the created loop and pulled tight, thereby tying the cord to itself using only one hand. | 03-03-2011 |
Linda J. Mullen, Chesapeake Beach, MD US
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20080219584 | Image enhancer for detecting and identifying objects in turbid media - An image enhancer that includes a laser for emitting an optical signal toward an object in a turbid medium, a modulator for modulating laser intensity of the laser, an RF source for driving the modulator and for providing a reference signal, an optical detector for detecting the modulated optical signal that is reflected from the object, the optical detector converting the reflected optical signal into an electrical signal, the electrical signal having RF and DC components, an I/Q demodulator for mixing the RF component of the electrical signal with the reference signal and producing in-phase and quadrature phase signal components that can be digitized and processed such that both contrast and range images of the object are produced. | 09-11-2008 |
20120069341 | Extended Range Optical Imaging System for use in Turbid Media - An extended range optical imaging system and method for use in turbid media generates a beam of coherent light, modulates the beam of coherent light to encode scan information, directs the modulated beam of coherent light from a first location through the turbid medium toward a target, scans the modulated beam of coherent light over the target in a pattern, according to the scan information, to illuminate the target and to cause light to be reflected, detects the modulated light reflected from the target with a sensor at a second location in the turbid medium to derive an output signal that varies in proportion to the modulated reflected light, demodulates the output signal to derive information comprising the scan information, and constructs an image from the output signal and the scan information so derived. | 03-22-2012 |
Michael Mullen, Northbrook, IL US
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20090119210 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING AN INTERMODAL FACILITY - Methods and apparatus to operate an intermodal facility are disclosed. In a method described herein, a carrier enters into a contractual agreement with a separate intermodal facility owner to have exclusive use of the intermodal facility. Alternatively, a rail-to-truck and/or truck-to-rail intermodal facility owner may provide non-exclusive use to multiple railroads. In one embodiment, the contractual agreement is a contingent lease. For example, if intermodal facility use falls below a threshold, a carrier may terminate the contingent lease. Preferably, the carrier has no minimum use requirements associated with the intermodal facility. Instead, the shipper associated with the carrier is charged by the intermodal facility owner based on the amount of intermodal facility use (e.g., on a per container basis). In one preferred embodiment, a real estate developer owns the intermodal facility and builds a business park near the intermodal facility in order to capture the related business. | 05-07-2009 |
Michael Corey Mullen, Knoxville, TN US
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20150113997 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GAS TURBINE POWER AUGMENTATION USING STEAM INJECTION - A method of augmenting power output by a gas turbine engine includes channeling fuel into the gas turbine engine at a predetermined fuel flow rate to generate a first power output. Steam is then injected into the gas turbine engine at a first steam flow rate, and a firing temperature bias is determined based at least on the first steam flow rate. The predetermined fuel flow rate is then adjusted based on the determined firing temperature bias such that the gas turbine engine generates a second power output greater than the first power output. | 04-30-2015 |
Michael Corey Mullen, Greenville, SC US
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20130276458 | GAS TURBINE INLET SYSTEM AND METHOD - A gas turbomachine inlet system includes a duct member having an inlet portion fluidically coupled to an outlet portion through an intermediate portion. The inlet portion, outlet portion, and intermediate portion define a fluid flow zone. A throttling system is arranged in the duct member at one of the inlet portion, outlet portion and intermediate portion. The throttling system is configured and disposed to selectively establish a pressure drop through the fluid flow zone. A method of controlling inlet pressure drop through an inlet system for a gas turbomachine is also described herein. | 10-24-2013 |
Michael F. Mullen, Cheshire, CT US
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20090270283 | Process for Deposition of Amorphous Carbon - There is a coated, dynamic contact surface. The contact has a substrate and a carbon-based coating on the substrate. The coating has a coefficient of friction of about 0.5 or less and an atomic hydrogen content of about 5% to about 25%. There is also a mechanical system. There is a method for increasing oil-out survivability in a mechanical system. | 10-29-2009 |
20110164979 | MECHANICAL SYSTEM FOR HIGH ACCELERATION ENVIRONMENTS - A mechanical system for high acceleration loading includes a mechanical element configured for rotational movement in a high acceleration environment. The mechanical element possesses a first density. A lubricant having a second density is disposed about the mechanical element. The first and second densities are substantially identical such that the mechanical element is substantially neutrally buoyant in the lubricant. | 07-07-2011 |
20120067671 | SEALED BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILURE DETECTION - A method and system for magnetically detecting thermal degradation of a component. A multiple of ferrous metal segments are attached to a component not within a lubrication circuit of a lubrication system with a thermally-affected bonding agent. The thermally-affected bonding agent is operable to detach at a threshold temperature at least one of the multiple of ferrous metal segments such that the at least one of the multiple of detached ferrous metal segments enters the lubrication circuit of the lubrication system. The at least one of the multiple of ferrous metal segments which detached are then detected within the lubrication system. | 03-22-2012 |
20120267238 | PROCESS FOR DEPOSITION OF AMORPHOUS CARBON - A method for increasing oil-out survivability in a mechanical system having a plurality of components each having a least one surface, includes placing at least one of the plurality of components into a vacuum chamber having at least one broad-beam ion gun; supplying an inert gas to the broad-beam ion gun; accelerating the ionized inert gas to high kinetic energy; cleaning the surface of the component with the ionized and accelerated inert gas; supplying a hydrocarbon gas having at least 25 wt % acetylene to the broad-beam ion gun; ionizing the hydrocarbon gas; accelerating the ionized hydrocarbon gas to high kinetic energy; and directing the ionized and accelerated hydrocarbon gas to the surface of the component at a temperature of about 300° F. or less to deposit a carbon-based coating thereon. | 10-25-2012 |
20140097044 | SECONDARY LUBRICATION SYSTEM WITH INJECTABLE ADDITIVE - A lubrication system includes an additive and a delivery system. During normal operational conditions, the lubricating oil circulating in the transmission system is collected and contained in a secondary oil reservoir to retain a quantity of the lubricating oil for use in an oil-out condition. When an oil-out condition is detected, the additive is injected and mixed with the collected lubricating oil in the secondary oil reservoir or dispersed directly into a power transmission gearbox housing to enhance the characteristics of the lubricating oil and increases the operational time period of the power transmission gearbox during an oil-out condition. | 04-10-2014 |
Michael L. Mullen, Columbus, OH US
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20100132094 | REMOVABLE LINER SYSTEM FOR HEADGEAR - A removable washable liner system for headgear. The system may be used to line headgear of different materials, sizes and/or geometries. An embodiment of the system generally includes a liner body with a base layer and a moisture layer that is attached to the inner surface thereof. A means for releasably securing may attach the liner body to a portion of headgear. In some embodiments, the system includes at least one deodorizing substance. | 06-03-2010 |
Michael P. Mullen, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20090204796 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR VERIFYING ADDRESS GENERATION, INTERLOCKS AND BYPASSES - Method, system and computer program product for verifying the address generation, address generation, interlocks, and address generation bypassing controls in a CPU. An exemplary embodiment includes a verification method in a processor, the method including propagating a first set general purpose register values fern a first instruction to a second instruction, wherein the simulation monitor is coupled to a first stage of the instruction pipeline, and wherein the first set of general purpose register values are stored in a simulation instruction object, selecting a second set of general purpose register values, updating the first set of general purpose register values with the second set of general purpose register values and placing the second, set of general purpose register values on a bus. | 08-13-2009 |
20090210387 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A COMMON INSTRUCTION TABLE - A system includes a storage device including a human readable common instruction table (CIT) stored as a text file. The system also includes CIT access software for performing a method including receiving a request from a first user for all or a subset of the CIT table relating to logic design and for providing the requested data to the first user. The method also includes receiving a request from a second user is received for all or a subset of the CIT table relating to performance analysis and for providing the requested data to the second user. A request is received from a third user for all or a subset of the CIT data relating to design verification and the requested data is provided to the third user. | 08-20-2009 |
20090210681 | Method and Apparatus of Handling Instruction Rejects, Partial Rejects, Stalls and Branch Wrong in a Simulation Model - A method and apparatus of handling instruction rejects, partial rejects, stalls and branch wrong in a simulation model provides pipeline states for various unit verification. It defines an instruction train to encounter many events of the hardware verifications. Drivers and monitors at a unit and a core simulation level can hook into the pipeline states and perform the verification easily without having to restructure the instructions in the pipeline due to rejects, partial rejects, stalls, branch wrongs. Different event counters have been placed in the instruction pipe during the events and expand the instruction train such that the instruction train provides an accurate and detailed state of each instruction so the hardware logic signals and data can be tracked and identified from each state. | 08-20-2009 |
20110320783 | VERIFICATION USING OPCODE COMPARE - A verification method is provided and includes randomly choosing a hardware executed instruction in a predefined program to force Opcode Compare on, determining an identity of a corresponding opcode from the chosen instruction and initializing Opcode Compare logic to trap the chosen instruction to firmware and creating firmware to initiate performance of hardware verification in the firmware and re-initiating performance of the hardware verification in hardware. | 12-29-2011 |
Nathan L. Mullen, Fishers, IN US
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20150092930 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTING A COMMUNICATION UTILIZING SCORING - A system and method are presented for routing a communication through monitoring one or more of words and voice characteristics of a communicant during an interaction. A communication may be handled based on a score. A score may be calculated based on several factors that are analyzed during an interaction, such as, amplitude, word usage, call metrics, etc. Previous interactions of communicants may also be factored into a score. Such handling may include specialized routing of the communication to a designated handler, for example. A communication may be continually evaluated during its occurrence and said evaluation data stored for future use. | 04-02-2015 |
Patricia A. Mullen, Columbia, TN US
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20100267599 | MICRODERMABRASION SOAP COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARING SAME - A light-colored soap bar composition for at-home microdermabrasion comprising from approximately 8% to approximately 15% by weight of an abrasive comprising magnesium oxide, having a mean particle size diameter from approximately 120 to approximately 200 micrometers, and from approximately 0.5% to approximately 3.5% total dispersing agents by weight, which help to disperse the abrasives uniformly within the soap bar. The dispersing agents comprise oil and butter components which help to uniformly incorporate the abrasives into the soap bar composition without having to significantly alter the foamability and integrity of the soap bar. | 10-21-2010 |
Patrick Mullen, Sykesville, MD US
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20110258702 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NEAR-REAL TIME NETWORK ATTACK DETECTION, AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNIFIED DETECTION VIA DETECTION ROUTING - A system includes a processor. The processor is configured to receive network traffic that includes a data block. The processor will generate a unique identifier (UID) for the file that includes a hash value corresponding to the file. The processor will determine whether the file is indicated as good or bad with the previously-stored UID. The processor will call a file-type specific detection nugget corresponding to the file's file-type to perform a full file inspection to detect whether the file is good or bad and store a result of the inspection together with the UID of the file, when the file is determined to be not listed in the previously-stored UIDs. The processor will not call the file-type specific detection nugget when the file's indicator is “good” or “bad” in the previously-stored UIDs. The processor will issue an alert about the bad file when the file's indicator is “bad”. | 10-20-2011 |
Patrick Shawn Mullen, Buda, TX US
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20090126018 | PASSWORD EXPIRATION BASED ON VULNERABILITY DETECTION - Illustrative embodiments provide a computer implemented method, a data processing system and a computer program product for password expiration based on vulnerability detection. The computer implemented method comprises receiving a request for a password after re-activating a user account and requesting a password generator, to create a hashed password. The method further comprises comparing the hashed password to a previously created password of a user, to determine a match entry. Responsive to determining a match entry, expiring an account of the user with respect to the match entry. | 05-14-2009 |
Patrick W. Mullen, Barkhamsted, CT US
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20100284080 | RETROREFLECTIVE STRUCTURE WITH FABRIC FACE - A fabric-backed retroreflective article has improved visual appearance by combining the fabric and retroreflective layers. An article, comprises a retroreflective layer formed of a resin that partially interpenetrates a fabric layer. Manufacturing a retroreflective article includes a retroreflective layer partially interpenetrating a fabric layer. The method includes disposing a layer of curable resin on a fabric layer; causing the layer of curable resin to partially penetrate the fabric layer; and curing the layer of curable resin, thereby forming the retroreflective layer partially interpenetrating the fabric layer. | 11-11-2010 |
20110080637 | ULTRAVIOLET RETROREFLECTORS - A waveband selective retroreflective article, comprising a body layer having a plurality of concave retroreflective elements, each said concave retroreflective element forming a cavity having open-face surfaces and an additional layer that includes particles of a wave-band selective material. | 04-07-2011 |
20110181954 | OPTICAL STRUCTURES INCLUDING POLYUREA - Optical structures and sheeting that include polyurea and method for forming same are proposed in accordance with aspects of the present invention. One and two-component layers can be used to form the optical structures. The optical structures can include microstructures formed from polyurea. The sheeting can include at least one of cube-corner prisms, open-faced cube-corner prisms, linear prisms, lenticular lenses, moth-eye structures, lenses, Fresnel lens arrays, lenses, and fish-eye lens arrays. | 07-28-2011 |
20120008207 | LIGHT POLARIZER - A polarizer is provided comprising a subwavelength optical microstructure wherein the microstructure is partially covered with a light-transmissive inhibiting surface for polarizing light. The inhibiting surface can include a reflective surface, such as a metalized coating. The subwavelength optical microstructure can include moth-eye structures, linear prisms, or modified structures thereof A polarizing structure is further provided comprising a plurality of moth-eye structures stacked on one another for polarizing light. | 01-12-2012 |
Patrick W. Mullen, Menominee, CT US
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20110075258 | LIGHT CONTROL FILMS AND METHOD THEREOF - A light control film including a polymer carrier film and a coating disposed on the carrier film and including dark colored or reflective particles dispersed within a cured resin matrix, the particles being aligned either perpendicular or parallel to a major surface of the carrier film, and method for making the same. | 03-31-2011 |
Paul Lawrence Mullen, Waukesha, WI US
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20080306730 | System and method to modify text entry - A system and method to modify entry of text is provided. The system includes an input device, a display device, and a processor configured to store a correlation between at least one word with at least one candidate phrase; receive at least one word into the input device; identify the at least one candidate phrase correlated to the at least one word; replace the at least one word with a selected phrase from the at least one candidate phrase; and store the selected phrase in a computer readable storage medium. | 12-11-2008 |
20090083586 | FAILURE MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and device for monitoring failures are disclosed herein. The monitoring device comprises an environmental event generator and a status-monitor. The environmental event generator generates an environmental trigger based on changes in an environmental factor, and the status-monitor monitors failure-status of plurality of elements in a system. The status-monitor is configured to change its operational profile based on the environmental trigger. The device further comprises a decision mechanism configured to link the changes in an environmental factor and associated failure modes to different service industries. | 03-26-2009 |
20090089112 | Service Resource Evaluation Method and System - A method for determining the value of service knowledge is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a database of service knowledge, including one or more service knowledge objects, corresponding to a system. The method may also include associating the service knowledge with a plurality of taxonomic service categories associated with respective service events. Further, the method may include establishing a value of the one or more service knowledge objects. Such value may be established through a comparison of a first and second expected maintenance costs for the system determined from the service knowledge without and with, respectively, the one or more service knowledge objects. Additionally, the method may include storing or outputting the established value. Various other methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed. | 04-02-2009 |
20100198062 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING HEMODYNAMIC AND IMAGING EXAMINATIONS - Hemodynamic data and imaging data are obtained about a patient, and the data is combined to generate a single report integrating same. While a hemodynamic system obtains the hemodynamic data, an imaging system obtains the imaging data. Preferably, the report confirms the absence or presence (and/or severity) of peripheral arterial disease, including quantitative data. The hemodynamic system and the imaging system can communicate directly, indirectly, and/or wirelessly. They may be contained within a common enclosure and/or integrated into a single apparatus. Either or both of the hemodynamic system and/or the imaging system can also be configured to measure the blood pressure of the patient. Preferably, the imaging system is an ultrasound imaging system, and improved workflows for diagnosing peripheral arterial disease result. | 08-05-2010 |
Peter D. Mullen, Mercer Island, WA US
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20080270985 | DATABASE APPLICATION ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION - A plurality of database application components available in a first components store is received. A plurality of pointers is created with each of the plurality of pointers referencing a selected object, such as the plurality of database application components or an existing pointer to one of the plurality of database application components. The plurality of pointers is collected into a reference group defining a plurality of selected objects included in a database application. In some examples, the database application components include a header, a footer, a control, a fragment, a table, a query, a report, a relation, a form, a conditional formatting statement, a programming component, a validation statement and a module. | 10-30-2008 |
Richard Mullen, Needham, MA US
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20110169638 | SUBSURFACE INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM - A system to detect subsurface activity. The system employs vibration sensor pairs, with each sensor pair having a shallow sensor and a deep sensor. Outputs of the sensors of a pair are processed together and events are detected based on the relative values detected by the sensors of the pair. When signal energy departs from a detected background level, the relative amplitude and frequency content of vibrations measured at the shallow and deep sensors may be compared. The comparison may be performed, at least in part, using a classifier that discriminates between subsurface activity and surface to activity. The outputs of sensor pairs may be aggregated to make a determination of whether subsurface activity exists and/or its location. Aggregation may involve comparing the outputs of the same sensor pair at multiple time intervals or may involve comparing the outputs of arrayed sensor pairs. | 07-14-2011 |
20120177219 | WEARABLE SHOOTER LOCALIZATION SYSTEM - A wearable shooter localization system including a microphone array, processor, and output device for determining information about a gunshot. The microphone array may be worn by on the upper arm of the user. A second array, which may operate cooperatively or independently from the first array, may be worn on the other arm. The microphone array is sensitive to the acoustic effects of gunfire and provides a set of electrical signals to the processing unit, which identifies the origin of the fire. The system may include orientation and/or motion detection sensors, which the processor may use to either initially compute a direction to the origin of a projectile in a frame of reference meaningful to a wearer of the system or to subsequently update that direction as the wearer moves. | 07-12-2012 |
20120182834 | WEARABLE SHOOTER LOCALIZATION SYSTEM - A wearable shooter localization system including a microphone array, processor, and output device for determining information about a gunshot. The microphone array may be worn by on the upper arm of the user. A second array, which may operate cooperatively or independently from the first array, may be worn on the other arm. The microphone array is sensitive to the acoustic effects of gunfire and provides a set of electrical signals to the processing unit, which identifies the origin of the fire. The system may include orientation and/or motion detection sensors, which the processor may use to either initially compute a direction to the origin of a projectile in a frame of reference meaningful to a wearer of the system or to subsequently update that direction as the wearer moves. | 07-19-2012 |
20120275272 | WEARABLE SHOOTER LOCALIZATION SYSTEM - A wearable shooter localization system including a microphone array, processor, and output device for determining information about a gunshot. The microphone array may be worn by on the upper arm of the user. A second array, which may operate cooperatively or independently from the first array, may be worn on the other arm. The microphone array is sensitive to the acoustic effects of gunfire and provides a set of electrical signals to the processing unit, which identifies the origin of the fire. The system may include orientation and/or motion detection sensors, which the processor may use to either initially compute a direction to the origin of a projectile in a frame of reference meaningful to a wearer of the system or to subsequently update that direction as the wearer moves. | 11-01-2012 |
Richard J. Mullen, Mount Kisco, NY US
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20100122744 | Wet well pumping system and method of installing and servicing the system - A wet well pumping system and a method of installing and servicing the same in a wet well include mounting a pair of bent elbows having pump inlets and riser outlets on an alignment platform having a centerline, configuring the riser outlets to extend along longitudinal axes generally parallel to, and located at substantially equal distances from, the centerline of the platform, overlying the wet well with an alignment cover having a centerline and a pair of riser clearance holes, configuring the riser clearance holes to extend through the cover at the substantially equal distances from the centerline of the cover, passing a pair of upright risers through the riser clearance holes along longitudinal axes generally parallel to the centerline of the cover, aligning the longitudinal axes of the risers with the longitudinal axes of the riser outlets, connecting the risers to the aligned riser outlets, securing the platform to a floor of the well after the risers are connected to the aligned riser outlets, connecting a pair of submersible pumps inside the well to the pump inlets of the bent elbows, and pumping waste water from the well though the bent elbows and the risers to outside the well. | 05-20-2010 |
20100294527 | Environmentally-Isolated Electrical Junction Box and Method of Installing and Servicing the Same - A double containment electrical junction box is interfaced with electrical equipment in an equipment enclosure containing harmful contaminants, such as noxious gases and odors generated in a wet well containing a submersible electrical pump that pumps waste water from the well. A lower container contains electrical wiring connected to the pump, and is in gaseous communication with the well for enabling the contaminants from the well to enter the lower container. An openable upper container contains electrical junctions for the electrical wiring from the lower container. Cable and integrity seals between the containers prevents the contaminants in the lower container from reaching the upper container, to prevent migration of the contaminants away from the lower container. | 11-25-2010 |
Richard James Mullen, Needham, MA US
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20120307595 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISAMBIGUATING SHOOTER LOCATIONS WITH SHOCKWAVE-ONLY LOCATION - The systems and methods described herein relate to an airborne shooter detection system having a plurality of sensors coupled to the body of an aircraft such as a helicopter. The sensors are arranged to receive shockwave-only signals. The received signals are analyzed to determine an unambiguous shooter location. The analysis may include measuring the arrival times of the shockwaves of projectiles at each of the sensors, determining the differences in the arrival times among sensors, computing a set of ambiguous solutions corresponding to a shooter, and clustering this set of solutions to determine the unambiguous shooter location. The systems and methods described herein may also be used to determine if multiple shooters are present, and subsequently determine the shooter locations for each of the multiple shooters. | 12-06-2012 |
Robert L. Mullen, Columbia, SC US
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20100316839 | CHIPBOARD - An oriented strand board for structural applications and a method of its production comprising elongated strands having aspect ratios greater than 2, the strands being derived from the outer shells of oil palm tree fronds formed as a bi-product of the harvest of oil palm fruit, such that the strand length is limited to about a meter, the strands being cut from the outer shell area of the fronds and at least the outer regions of the major faces of the board being substantially free of core material, the shell strands being combined with a heat settable binder material, the strands being formed by elongated blades moving relative to a frond length in planes generally aligned with a longitudinal direction of the frond length, the strands of the frond shells being arranged and being permanently bonded together such that they are predominately generally aligned with the structural direction of the board at least at the outer regions of the major faces of the board. | 12-16-2010 |
Ruth Ann Mullen, Bellevue, WA US
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20100326502 | HARVESTING AND AGGREGATING LOW PHOTONIC ENERGY - In various embodiments, energy is harvested from a plurality of photons of received light, each photon having energy below an activation energy threshold of a photon activated process. The harvested energy from one or more of the photons is aggregated until the aggregated energy exceeds the activation energy level. The aggregated energy is then outputted, to e.g. a photolytic power source, a photovoltaic power source or a laser gain media. | 12-30-2010 |
20150065645 | HUDS COLORANTS FOR PAINTS, DYES, AND INKS - Hyperuniformly disordered structures (HUDS) as colorants for use in paints, dyes, and methods for manufacturing the same. Applications of HUDS made via the processes and methods described herein include almost any application involving light, from photovoltaics and light emitters to optical sensors, optical communications devices, optical filters, distance-measuring, tracking, and other applications. The techniques may also be applied to selectively reflect colors outside the visible spectrum, including infra-red or ultra-violet wavelengths. | 03-05-2015 |
Ryan M. Mullen, Boston, MA US
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20140356499 | Oil handling and monitoring device and system - A new and improved waste oil management system is described herein which includes an automated data management system, allowing users to track usage and collection volumes, and other useful data, to help reduce oil use, lower costs and increase profits. The waste oil management system includes an oil monitoring device or integrated control panel linked to one or more computers, more fully described herein. | 12-04-2014 |
Salem Mullen, Florham Park, NJ US
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20100009293 | Antireflective Coating Compositions - Antireflective coating compositions and related polymers are disclosed. | 01-14-2010 |
Salem K. Mullen, Florham Park, NJ US
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20100015550 | DUAL DAMASCENE VIA FILLING COMPOSITION - Compositions for use in dual damascene process are disclosed. | 01-21-2010 |
20100092894 | Bottom Antireflective Coating Compositions - Antireflective coating compositions are discussed. | 04-15-2010 |
20110200938 | Antireflective Compositions and Methods of Using Same - A novel antireflective coating composition is provided, said antireflective coating composition comprising a) a compound of formula 1, b) a thermal acid generator, (c) at least one polymer, | 08-18-2011 |
20110250544 | BOTTOM ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING COMPOSITIONS - Antireflective coating compositions are discussed. | 10-13-2011 |
20120251943 | ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING COMPOSITION AND PROCESS THEREOF - The invention relates to an antireflective coating composition comprising a crosslinker and a crosslinkable polymer capable of being crosslinked by the crosslinker, where the crosslinkable polymer comprises a unit represented by structure (1): | 10-04-2012 |
20120251956 | ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING COMPOSITION AND PROCESS THEREOF - The invention relates to an antireflective coating composition comprising a crosslinker and a crosslinkable polymer capable of being crosslinked by the crosslinker, where the crosslinkable polymer comprises a unit represented by structure (1): | 10-04-2012 |
20140159278 | STABLE METAL COMPOUNDS, THEIR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present disclosure relates to soluble, multi-ligand-substituted metal compounds with improved stability as well as compositions made from them and methods of their use. | 06-12-2014 |
20140295349 | BOTTOM ANTIREFLECTIVE MATERIALS AND COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to novel antireflective coating compositions and their use in image processing. The compositions self-segregate to form hydrophobic surfaces of the novel antireflective coating compositions, the composition being situated between a reflective substrate and a photoresist coating. Such compositions are particularly useful in the fabrication of semiconductor devices by photolithographic techniques. The present invention also related to self-segregating polymers useful in image processing and processes of their use. | 10-02-2014 |
20140370444 | ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING COMPOSITION AND PROCESS THEREOF - The present invention relates to an absorbing hard mask antireflective coating composition comprising a novel polymer, where the novel polymer comprises in the backbone of the polymer four repeat units -A-, -B-, -C- and -D-, where A is repeat unit which comprises a fused aromatic ring in its backbone, B has the structure (1), C is a hydroxylbiphenyl of structure (2) and D is a derivatized fluorene of structure (3), | 12-18-2014 |
20150064904 | STABLE METAL COMPOUNDS AS HARDMASKS AND FILLING MATERIALS, THEIR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to novel, soluble, multi-ligand-substituted metal oxide compounds to form metal oxide films with improved stability as well as compositions made from them and methods of their use. | 03-05-2015 |
Shawm P. Mullen, Buda, TX US
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20100161367 | Customizing Online Calendar Entries - Disclosed is a method for customizing online calendar entries. A contact list for an online calendar is created including individuals and groups. An exception list is created from the individuals and/or groups on the contact list. When an online invitation is created, but not yet sent, conflict resolution tools allow the creator of the invitation to check all invitee's calendar entries for potential conflicts. A conflict resolution tool checks the calendar of an invitee for potential availability of a time corresponding to an open time slot. A conflict resolution tool responds to the online invitation with an acceptance response. A user can customize the acceptance response. The customized acceptance response is linked to the exception list. If a subsequent online invitation is received from an individual or group member on the exception list during the blocked time slot, the blocked time slot is detected as open, and scheduling of events during the blocked time slot is allowed. | 06-24-2010 |
Shawn Mullen, Buda, TX US
Siobhan Marie Mullen, Cocoa, FL US
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20140370972 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACTIVITY-BASED FUNDRAISING - Methods and apparatus for online fundraising may include receiving a solicited pledge. The methods and apparatus may also include receiving an indication that the pledge has been triggered. The methods and apparatus may include collecting payment of the pledge and disbursing the collected payment. | 12-18-2014 |
Stephen Mullen, Oldsmar, FL US
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20090192694 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE PERFORMANCE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A passive control device is interposable between an oxygen sensor and an electric control unit of a motor vehicle to modify a reference voltage used by the electric control unit so that a richer fuel mixture is provided to an internal combustion engine of the motor vehicle than would otherwise be provided in absence of the passive control device. The passive control device directly passes the voltage signal from the oxygen sensor to the electronic control unit without modification. The passive control device works with the electronic control unit to provide a richer fuel mixture without reprogramming the electronic control unit. | 07-30-2009 |
Tara Mullen, Mt. Vernon, IN US
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20080300379 | POLYCARBONATE-POLYESTER BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES - A polycarbonate-polyester block copolymer includes a polycarbonate block and a polyester block, each having specific structures. The block copolymer can be prepared, at least in part, from renewable feedstocks. In some forms, the block copolymer includes biodegradable segments that facilitate structural breakdown of objects molded from the block copolymer. Methods of preparing the block copolymer are described as are- compositions that include it and articles prepared from it. | 12-04-2008 |
20140039099 | POLYMER BLEND COMPOSITIONS - Thermoplastic compositions having miscible and compatible immiscible polymer blends are disclosed. The miscible polymer blends have a single glass transition temperature. The compatible polymer blends have two glass transition temperatures. | 02-06-2014 |
Terrence J. Mullen, Waunakee, WI US
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20090151653 | Water Heater with Condensing Flue - A water heater has a burner positioned below a vertical centrally located flue with heat exchange capacity enhanced by a multiplicity of rectangular metal fins which are welded on the inside of the vertical central flue. The central flue extends upwardly within a water tank. The central flue transitions to a smaller diameter downwardly draining helically coiled condensing flue. Approximately 80% of the heat from the combustion gases is transferred to the water within the water tank through the wall of the central flue without condensation. An additional 10% or more of the combustion heat is transferred to the water accompanied by condensation of water in the coiled flue. A fan draws the combustion gases through the central flue and the coiled condensing flue and supplies the combustion gases to an exterior vent. | 06-18-2009 |
Tim Mullen, Bloomer, WI US
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20110265415 | Window and Door Grille Attachment System - A grille attachment system is provided for releasably attaching a grille made of crisscrossing grille components to a window or door having a frame and a glazing unit. The attachment system includes grille clips on the ends of the grille components that are each movable between a first or inactive position and a second or active position in which they engage the frame of the window or door to hold the grille in place. Movement of the grille toward engagement with the glazing unit of the window or door causes the clips to move to their second positions, thereby engaging the frame and holding the grille in place. Pulling the grille away from the glazing unit causes the clips to move back to their first positions, thereby releasing the grille from the frame and the window or door. | 11-03-2011 |
Timothy Russell Mullen, South Grafton, MA US
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20110163082 | WIRELESS ELECTRIC HEAT TRACE AND VIBRATION CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A monitoring system for monitoring the temperature and vibration of equipment, comprising a central digital computer, a MESH communication network, wherein the network feeds signals to the central digital computer, a plurality of heating elements for heating the equipment, temperature/vibration sensors adapted to measure the temperature of the equipment, wherein each sensor is adapted to provide a signal representing the temperature/vibration of the piece of equipment to which the sensor is associated, to the network, wherein each temperature/vibration sensor can also be used to control the electric heaters, a temperature sensor that monitors the ambient temperature of the facility, and current transducers associated with the heaters, to monitor the energy use and current loss of the heaters, wherein the central computer uses the data it receives from the other elements of the monitoring system to determine when the equipment is not at the correct temperature/vibration and diagnoses the reason why. | 07-07-2011 |