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Amy T. Murphy, Mountain Brook, AL US
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20130098225 | METHOD OF IMPROVING VOCAL PERFORMANCE WITH EMBOUCHURE FUNCTIONS - A system and method for defining proper embouchure mechanics for vocalization and for representing those mechanics symbolically, such that proper embouchure for vocalization can be taught consistently and can be included in written music, to be read and executed by a vocalist in real time while performing a piece of music. | 04-25-2013 |
Boyd Verlon Murphy, Petal, MS US
Brian J. Murphy, Albuquerque, NM US
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20120105088 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING BACK-CONTACT SOLAR CELLS - The present invention relates to an apparatus for testing of back-contact solar cells. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a support plate having vacuum holes with suction cups partially within the holes and probe pins within the suction cups. A solar cell is placed into contact with the suction cups and vacuum forces are applied through the suction cups to force contact pads of the solar cell against the probe pins. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a support plate having probe pin holes with hollow probe pins located therein. Vacuum forces are applied through the hollow probe pins to force contact pads of the solar cell against the probe pins. The support plate in either embodiment may be an end effector of a robot used to pick up the solar cell and hold the front surface of the solar cell adjacent a light source while performing light induced testing. | 05-03-2012 |
20120234586 | PROCESS FOR FORMING FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES USING PUNCH PRESS TYPE TECHNIQUES - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to methods of forming flexible substrates for use in photovoltaic modules. The methods include shaping a metal foil and adhering the metal foil to a flexible backsheet. An optional interlayer dielectric and anti-tarnish material may then be applied to the upper surface of the shaped metal foil disposed on the flexible backsheet. The metal foil may be shaped using die cutting, roller cutting, or laser cutting techniques. The die cutting, roller cutting, and laser cutting techniques simplify the flexible substrate formation processes by eliminating resist-printing and etching steps previously used to pattern metal foils. Additionally, the die cutting, roller cutting, and laser cutting techniques reduce the consumption of consumable materials previously used in the patterning of metal foils. | 09-20-2012 |
20120234593 | CONDUCTIVE FOILS HAVING MULTIPLE LAYERS AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to conductive foils having multiple layers for use in photovoltaic modules and methods of forming the same. The conductive foils generally include a layer of aluminum foil having one or more metal layers with decreased contact resistance disposed thereon. An anti-corrosion material and a dielectric material are generally disposed on the upper surface of the metal layer. The conductive foils may be formed on a carrier prior to construction of a photovoltaic module, and then applied to the photovoltaic module as a conductive foil assembly during construction of the photovoltaic module. Methods of forming the conductive foils generally include adhering an aluminum foil to a carrier, removing native oxides from a surface of the aluminum foil, and sputtering a metal onto the aluminum foil. A dielectric material and an anti-corrosion material may then be applied to the upper surface of the sputtered metal. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240971 | PROCESS FOR FORMING FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES HAVING PATTERNED CONTACT AREAS - Embodiments of the invention generally include a method of forming a low cost flexible substrate having one or more conductive elements that are used to form a low resistance current carrying path used to interconnect a plurality of solar cell devices disposed in a photovoltaic module. A surface of the one or more conductive elements will generally comprise a plurality of patterned electrical contact regions that are used to form part of the electrical circuit that interconnects the plurality of solar cell devices. The plurality of electrical contact points form an electrical circuit that has a lower series resistance versus conventional designs. Embodiments may also include a method and apparatus that form the electrical contact regions on an inexpensive conductive material before electrically connecting the anode or cathode regions of a formed solar cell to the conductive material. | 09-27-2012 |
20120260973 | BUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a busing sub-assembly and methods of forming photovoltaic modules having busing sub-assemblies. The busing sub-assembly generally includes a carrier backsheet and a plurality of conductive ribbons coupled to the carrier backsheet. An electrically insulating cover is disposed over the conductive ribbons and the carrier backsheet. The ends of each conductive ribbon remain exposed for making an electrical connection to the conductive foil or a junction box. Methods of forming photovoltaic modules generally include positioning a flexible backsheet having an opening therethrough and a conductive foil thereon on a support. A busing sub-assembly is disposed on the flexible backsheet over the opening and in electrical contact with the conductive foil. The busing sub-assembly includes the components necessary to bus electrical current from a plurality of solar cells to a junction box, and can be applied to a photovoltaic module in a singe process step. | 10-18-2012 |
Calvin Dale Murphy, Lexington, KY US
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20090238597 | COLOR BELT FUSER WARM-UP TIME MINIMIZATION - A belt fuser assembly for a color EP printer that quickly warms up the fusing belt before allowing a first sheet of print media to run through the printing stations at the fuser assembly. The warm-up cycle includes: (1) a preheat mode, (2) a first portion of a belt temperature warm-up mode, (3) a second portion of the belt temperature warm-up mode, and (4) a tight belt temperature control mode. The preheat mode operates the fuser's heater at less than full power, and prevents the fuser belt from rotating. The first portion of the belt temperature warm-up mode operates the heater at full power, and the fuser belt begins rotating, but not at its full speed. The second portion of the belt temperature warm-up mode operates the heater at less than full power, and the fuser belt begins rotating at its full speed. | 09-24-2009 |
Calvin Dale Murphy, Georgetown, KY US
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20090139982 | Power Delivery To Heater Elements - Fuser heater element damage due to excessive heating power is prevented by estimating available power supply heating power for proper power control. The estimate is performed by applying a predefined portion of the heating power available from the power supply to the heater element. The predefined portion is determined so that the heater element will not be damaged even if the power supply is at the maximum voltage level of any power supply that may be encountered. The temperature of the heater element is measured, and, if below a predefined temperature, a heating power estimate is made. If not, the heater element is heated by applying power in accordance with a stored heating power estimate from the last heating power estimate. A heating power estimate is made each time the heating element is heated from a temperature below the predefined temperature. | 06-04-2009 |
Chris Reed Murphy, Grants Pass, OR US
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20100208894 | ENCODER AND DECODER APPARATUS AND METHODS - Embodiments provide remote control encoders and decoders, encryption algorithms and methods, singularly and in combination, and not limited thereto. | 08-19-2010 |
20110037561 | TRANSCODER APPARATUS AND METHODS - Embodiments of methods, systems and devices including encoders and decoders are disclosed. | 02-17-2011 |
20110200189 | ENCODER AND DECODER APPARATUS AND METHODS WITH KEY GENERATION - Embodiments provide remote control encoders and decoders, encryption algorithms, key generation, systems and methods, singularly and in combination, and not limited thereto. | 08-18-2011 |
Daniel J. Murphy, Essex Junction, VT US
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20130147502 | VERTICAL PROBE ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CHANNEL - A vertical probe assembly includes an upper die; a lower die; a plurality of probes, the probes comprising an electrically conductive material, wherein the probes extend from the upper die through the lower die; and an air channel located between the upper die and the lower die, such that airflow through the air channel passes through the plurality of probes. | 06-13-2013 |
Daniel J. Murphy, Scotch Plains, US US
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20100131393 | MANAGING SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS IN A NETWORK - A computer-implemented method may include associating a first bundle with a subscriber on a first subscription date, the first bundle defining a pre-paid service, a first renewal date, and a first renewal price. The method may include associating a second bundle with the subscriber on a second date different than the first subscription date and different than the first renewal date, the second bundle defining a feature, not defined in the first bundle, of the prepaid service and a second renewal price, the second bundle having the first renewal date. The method may also include renewing the first bundle and the second bundle on the first renewal date if a balance of an account associated with the subscriber is greater than or equal to the first renewal fee plus the second renewal fee. | 05-27-2010 |
20130023236 | INITIALIZING AND PROVISIONING USER EQUIPMENT - A device includes a first type of cellular capability for connecting to a first cellular network and a second type of cellular capability for connecting to a second cellular network. The device terminates advertising of the first type of cellular capability after determining that the device is not initialized. The device also transmits a request to the second cellular network by using the second type of cellular capability; receives a name of a carrier, associated with the device, from a server and via the second cellular network; and initializes the device based on the name of the carrier. | 01-24-2013 |
Daniel P. Murphy, Warsaw, IN US
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20120059383 | INSTRUMENT FOR PLACEMENT AND IMPLANTATION OF A PROSTHETIC COMPONENT - The present disclosure provides a surgical instrument that creates a vacuum seal between a prosthetic component and a surgical instrument to grasp the prosthetic component so that the surgical instrument may be utilized to manipulate the prosthetic component relative to an anatomical structure. The surgical instrument is further designed to be used as an impactor capable of receiving and transferring an impaction force for seating the prosthetic component relative to the anatomical structure without the surgical instrument losing its grasp on the prosthetic component. The surgical instrument of the present disclosure includes a suction device which may be selectively released once the prosthetic component is appropriately positioned and seated relative to the anatomical structure. Such selective release prevents disruption of the positioning of the prosthetic component and facilitates proper placement and implantation of the prosthetic component. | 03-08-2012 |
Danny V. Murphy, Dacula, GA US
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20090064911 | AUTOMATIC PANEL CUTTING AND SEAMING SYSTEM - An automatic panel cutting and edge seaming system includes a series of side edge cutting and seaming assemblies that receive a fabric material and trim and sew seams along the side edges of the fabric material to form a desired width panel. Puller rolls pull the material through the side edge cutting and seaming assemblies and feed the trimmed and seamed fabric material to a cross-cut sewing assembly. After a sufficient length of fabric material has been fed to form a desired size panel, the cross-cut sewing assembly is engaged to cut and seam the end of the panel. | 03-12-2009 |
20110203506 | AUTOMATED QUILTING AND TUFTING SYSTEM - An automated quilting and tufting system for application of tufts at selected locations along a web of material, including a sewing head receiving a series of tufts or rosettes from a supply. The tufts are removed from their supply and are placed at selected locations on the web of material for attachment to the web of material by the sewing head. Thereafter, the web of material can be cut to form a panel of a desired size. | 08-25-2011 |
Darragh E. Murphy, Chaska, MN US
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20100077260 | TESTING MACHINE WITH WORKFLOW BASED TEST PROCEDURE - A test machine system and a method for operating a test machine system includes using a readily available workflow program to a test procedure created using a graphical user interface to arrange test procedure elements. | 03-25-2010 |
David Murphy, Redwood City, CA US
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20130073614 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY AND DEPLOYMENT OF ACTION-ORIENTED BUSINESS APPLICATIONS SUPPORTED BY A CLOUD BASED ACTION SERVER PLATFORM - A method and apparatus for the development, delivery and deployment of action-oriented business applications supported by a cloud based action server platform are provided. The cloud action platform enables the development, delivery and deployment of a new type of business application—Action Apps which are the opposite of traditional business applications which are large, expensive, viewed as an investment, hard to upgrade and oftentimes require training The Action Apps are light-weight consumer friendly micro-apps that enable the business user to take the right actions, at the right time to produce the right business outcome. The action may be as simple as approving a vacation request, or it may trigger a series of more complex actions such as automatically discounting stock based upon competitors pricing within a specific radius in a given timeframe. | 03-21-2013 |
David H. Murphy, Providence, UT US
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20120067503 | FLEXIBLE TRANSLUCENT COLOR MATCHING APPARATUS - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for selecting a finish for applying to an item. The apparatus includes a flexible translucent sheet, and at least one semi-translucent color applied to the translucent sheet such that a surface to which the translucent sheet is attached is visible through the translucent sheet and the semi-translucent color. The system includes the apparatus and a protective laminate surface covering the at least one semi-translucent color. The method includes providing a plurality of translucent sheets each having at least one semi-translucent color, examining an item to determine the type of finish of the item, selecting a flexible translucent sheet according to the finish of the item, conforming and affixing the selected translucent sheet to the surface of the item, and viewing the surface of the item through the selected translucent sheet. | 03-22-2012 |
20120328783 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WOOD FINISHING SHEETS - An apparatus and method for wood finishing sheets is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of absorbent sheets in close proximity to each other within a container, and a wood finishing composition being evenly permeated throughout the plurality of absorbent sheets. The wood finishing composition may be one of stain, colored finish, clear coat, and/or wood sealant and may further include an extender chemical. The method includes preparing wood finishing sheets, by placing a plurality of absorbent sheets in close proximity to each other in a container, adding a wood finishing composition to the plurality of absorbent sheets, enclosing within the container the sheets and the wood finishing composition using a sealing mechanism, and allowing time for the wood finishing composition to permeate the sheets. | 12-27-2012 |
Davis Murphy, Hudson, NH US
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20120212317 | Tunable Resistance Conductive Ink Circuit - The method and system of high-resistance, multiple-conductor flat cables which contain integral tunable resistance sections suitable for fine tuning the resistance of a conductor to match the resistance of the conductors to one another within a specified target value. The method involves the design and creation of the high-resistance, multiple-conductor flat cables and the tuning of the resistance of the conductor. | 08-23-2012 |
Dennis Murphy, Olathe, KS US
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20110097186 | EXPORT RACK FOR SHEET-LIKE ARTICLES - The present invention is directed to an export rack for shipping sheet-like articles. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an export rack that includes at least one support, a removable gate and at least one top restraint. The removable gate includes at least one wedge that is configured to secure sheet-like articles loaded in the export rack. | 04-28-2011 |
Donald Murphy, Cumming, GA US
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20090006246 | Method and System for Simulating an On-Line Credit Application - A system and method for testing an electronic or on-line credit application process is provided. The system and method, which may be run in a production environment, include selecting at least one fictional credit applicant entity from an entity database. A script database then executes one or more predetermined test scripts using the information from the entity database to simulate a real credit application through the electronic or on-line process. Screen shots or other data may then be recorded such that a tester may review the process to ensure the system is properly operational. | 01-01-2009 |
Eddie Murphy, Powder Springs, GA US
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20110126991 | PROTECTIVE SCREEN SYSTEMS FOR USE ON A PLURALITY OF VEHICLES - A protective screen system of the present invention is disclosed herein which may be used in a variety of types and models of vehicles to keep children and pets safe during an accident, in hot weather provide a ventilation means, and to prevent bugs and debris from entering a vehicle. The protective screen system may be installed into the frame of a vehicle window and may be available in an adjustable or a non-adjustable version. The protective screen system may be manufactured using a durable material. The protective screen system may be customized to be installed into substantially any vehicle window. | 06-02-2011 |
Eric Murphy, Grand Forks, ND US
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20090249516 | Diacylglycerol acyltransferases from flax - The invention relates to isolated diacylglycerol acyltransferases and polynucleotide sequences encoding the DGAT enzymes; polynucleotide constructs, vectors and host cells incorporating the polynucleotide sequences; and methods of producing and using same. Also provided are transformed cells and transgenic plants, especially | 10-01-2009 |
20130117887 | Herbicide resistant Camelina Sativa - This disclosure provides a novel herbicide resistant plant, a method to transform | 05-09-2013 |
20140223600 | Transgenic Camelina sativa plant having modified fatty acid contents of seed oil - This disclosure provides a method to modify seed oil composition of | 08-07-2014 |
Eric A. Murphy, San Marcos, CA US
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20130123284 | HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR KINASE INHIBITION - Provided herein are compounds useful for kinase inhibition. | 05-16-2013 |
Freddie Lee Murphy, Meridian, MS US
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20090023350 | Building construction felt paper with biocide/anti-microbial treatment - A nonwoven web has a weight sufficient for construction industry use and comprises at least forty percent (40%) recycled waste paper. At least one surface of the web bears a biocide, e.g., has a biocide applied thereto. Preferably the weight of the web is greater than fifteen pounds per thousand square feet (15-lbs/MSF). Preferably the biocide is zinc pyrithione. The web preferably bears at least 50-grams of biocide per thousand square feet per side of said web. One example use of the web is as builders felt, with other uses including as a facer for a laminate board and for asphalt-impregnated webs. The biocide-bearing nonwoven web is specifically directed to use in building construction. One example use of the web is as builders felt, with other uses including as a facer for a laminate board and for asphalt-impregnated webs. Because building construction products must be tough, but priced as low as possible, this web is made largely from recycled waste paper (as opposed to virgin cellulose fiber, as a cost-reducing measure), and optionally clarifier sludge. | 01-22-2009 |
20100087114 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR COATING MAT AND ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREWITH - A coated glass mat comprises a glass mat substrate having non-woven glass fibers and a coating which essentially uniformly penetrates the glass mat substrate to desired fractional thickness of the coated glass mat. The coating imparts a tensile strength to the coated glass mat which on average is at least 1.33 times greater than the tensile strength of the glass mat substrate without the coating. In example embodiments, penetration of the coating into the glass mat substrate preferably extends to a depth of from twenty five percent of a thickness of the coated glass mat to seventy five percent of the thickness of the coated glass mat. Moreover, a non-coated thickness of the coated glass mat is sufficiently thick for bonding purposes with, e.g., a gypsum slurry or other core materials such as thermoplastic or thermosetting plastics. The coating has a porosity in a range of from 1.3 CFM to 5.0 CFM, e.g., the coating comprises a coating blend which provides the coated glass mat with a porosity sufficient to allow water vapor to escape from a gypsum slurry when heated. The coating is preferably a coating blend comprised of water, latex binder, inorganic pigment, and inorganic binder. | 04-08-2010 |
Glenn A. Murphy, San Diego, CA US
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20130120072 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CALIBRATING A PHASE-LOCKED LOOP WHILE MAINTAINING LOCK - A method of calibrating a phase-locked loop (PLL) while maintaining lock includes detecting that a control signal to an oscillator in a PLL has exceeded a threshold value while the PLL is locked to an input signal. In response, an operating current of the oscillator is adjusted to return the control signal below the threshold value while maintaining lock of the PLL to the input signal. Adjusting the operating current includes slowly varying an output current of a calibration circuit coupled to the PLL, enabling the PLL to maintain lock to the input signal during adjustment of the operating current. | 05-16-2013 |
20130187717 | RECEIVER EQUALIZATION CIRCUIT - A receiver equalization circuit includes a first output transistor having a gate coupled to an input signal. The receiver equalization circuit may also include a second output transistor having a drain coupled to a drain of the first output transistor. The receiver equalization circuit may also include a resistor coupled between a gate and a drain of the second output transistor to provide a direct current (DC) bias to the gate of the second output transistor. The receiver equalization circuit may further include a feed-through capacitor coupled between the gate of the second output transistor and an input signal source. The feed-through capacitor feeds the input signal to the gate of the second output transistor when a frequency of the input signal is above a predetermined threshold. The feed-through capacitor and the resistor define a signal gain amplification point. | 07-25-2013 |
Gordon Murphy, Kalama, OR US
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20130062484 | Reusable hanger that inserts and removes from a mounting surface without tools - A reusable hanger that inserts and removes from a mounting surface without tools comprising a metal shank having a point on one end and a hook on the other, with a specially formed detent medially located between the point and the hook, and a flange that encases the detent and fixates to the shank. The detent provides improved adhesion between the flange and the shank, while further providing a sheer point along the shank, thereby reducing damage to the supporting surface if a user overloads the hook. The flange serves several purposes, it is the finger push location for the user to install the hanger without tools by pushing and/or twisting the flange such that the point pierces the support surface and inserts until the flange stops flush against the support surface. Once flush, the flange provides compressive support structure between the support surface and the shank, thereby increasing loading capacities of the hook. When being removed without tools, the flange provides finger twist and pull location that enables the user to remove the hanger leaving only a small hole matching the shank. Once removed, the hanger is ready to be used again. | 03-14-2013 |
James D. Murphy, Londonderry, NH US
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20110196707 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE IN INSURANCE CLAIMS - The invention is a method and system useful in determining the degree of comparative negligence of an insured person involved in an accident as compared to the comparable negligence of other parties involved in the accident, in particular the insurance claimant. The method and system of the invention include, at a minimum, the steps of gathering preliminary information concerning accident type, applying preliminary rules to the preliminary information to determine accident type, gathering additional information specific to the accident type, and applying accident-type-specific rules to the additional information to determine the degree comparative negligence of said insured person and/or the claimant. | 08-11-2011 |
James E. Murphy, Verdi, NV US
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20090114828 | RADIATION MONITORING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a monitoring device that is capable of autonomously measuring in situ radiation activity in the subsurface, such as tritium activity. In particular embodiments, the device includes a water decomposition reactor which decomposes an aqueous sample, such as a reactor which includes a reactive metal alloy, such as NaK. In further embodiments, the device includes a detector and a hydrogen getter. The hydrogen getter removes hydrogen and tritium gas from the detector, allowing multiple measurements to be made without removal or servicing of the device. The present disclosure also provides instruments having detector and reactor portions separated by an isolation valve. Particular embodiments of the device include a high pressure valve, such as a rotary valve, for selectively placing the device in communication with a sample source, such as liquid in a well. | 05-07-2009 |
Jason Murphy, Austin, MN US
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20100153039 | Apparatus and Method for Testing a Power Source - A method and apparatus for communicating a battery information to a remote device or database. The battery tester and/or charger can communicate with a wired or wireless connection to the remote device. Battery indentifying information, test results and warranty information can be communicated to the remote device or database. | 06-17-2010 |
Jim Murphy, South Jordan, UT US
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20090261388 | DICE BY GRIND FOR BACK SURFACE METALLIZED DIES - Semiconductor device processing and methods for dicing a semiconductor wafer into a plurality of individual dies that can have back surface metallization are described. The methods comprise providing a wafer with pre-diced streets in the wafer's front surface, applying a sidewall masking mechanism to the front surface of the wafer so as to substantially fill the pre-diced streets, thinning the back surface of the wafer so as to dice the wafer (e.g., by grinding, etching, or both) and expose a portion of the sidewall masking mechanism from the back surface of the wafer, and applying a material, such as metal, to the back surface of the diced wafer. These methods can prevent the metal from being deposited on die sidewalls and may allow the separation of individual dies without causing the metal to peel from the back surface of one or more adjacent dies. Other embodiments are also described. | 10-22-2009 |
20100081257 | DICE BY GRIND FOR BACK SURFACE METALLIZED DIES - Semiconductor device processing and methods for dicing a semiconductor wafer into a plurality of individual dies that can have back surface metallization are described. The methods comprise providing a wafer with pre-diced streets in the wafer's front surface, applying a sidewall masking mechanism to the front surface of the wafer so as to substantially fill the pre-diced streets, thinning the back surface of the wafer so as to dice the wafer (e.g., by grinding, etching, or both) and expose a portion of the sidewall masking mechanism from the back surface of the wafer, and applying a material, such as metal, to the back surface of the diced wafer. These methods can prevent the metal from being deposited on die sidewalls and may allow the separation of individual dies without causing the metal to peel from the back surface of one or more adjacent dies. Other embodiments are also described. | 04-01-2010 |
John Murphy, Goose Creek, SC US
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20130074271 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR FLUIDIZING A FLUIDIZABLE MEDIUM - Systems, methods, and devices for optimizing a level of fluidization of a fluidizable medium in a fluidized person support apparatus. | 03-28-2013 |
20150047126 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR FLUIDIZING A FLUIDIZABLE MEDIUM - Systems, methods, and devices for optimizing a level of fluidization of a fluidizable medium in a fluidized person support apparatus. | 02-19-2015 |
John A. Murphy, Saint Paul, MN US
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20120299318 | ELASTIC FINGER STRAP AND SURFACE MOUNT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a device designed for easier and more secure transport of a mobile phone or other hand-held electronic device, and a complementary mount for securing an electronic device to a surface. | 11-29-2012 |
Keith Murphy, Palos Verdes Estates, CA US
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20130164339 | PLATFORM FOR ENGINEERED IMPLANTABLE TISSUES AND ORGANS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed are engineered tissues and organs comprising one or more muscle cell-containing layers, the engineered tissue or organ consisting essentially of cellular material, provided that the engineered tissue or organ is implantable in a vertebrate subject and not a vascular tube. | 06-27-2013 |
20130190210 | ENGINEERED TISSUES FOR IN VITRO RESEARCH USES, ARRAYS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Disclosed are living, three-dimensional tissue constructs for in vitro scientific and medical research, arrays thereof, and methods of making said tissues and arrays. | 07-25-2013 |
20130345794 | MULTILAYERED VASCULAR TUBES - Described herein are engineered multilayered vascular tubes comprising at least one layer of differentiated adult fibroblasts, at least one layer of differentiated adult smooth muscle cells, wherein any layer further comprises differentiated adult endothelial cells, wherein said tubes have the following features: (a) a ratio of endothelial cells to smooth muscle cells of about 1:99 to about 45:55; (b) the tube is compliant; (c) the internal diameter of the tube is about 6 mm or smaller; (d) the length of the tube is up to about 30 cm; and (e) the thickness of the tube is substantially uniform along a region of the tube; provided that the engineered multilayered vascular tube is free of any pre-formed scaffold. Also described herein are methods of forming said tubes and uses for said tubes including methods for treating patients, comprising providing such a tube into to a patient in need thereof. | 12-26-2013 |
20140012407 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE FABRICATION OF TISSUE - Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry. | 01-09-2014 |
Kelly Murphy, Los Altos, CA US
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20130145105 | Data Storage Systems and Methods - Example data storage systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method identifies data to be written to a shared storage system that includes multiple storage nodes. The method communicates a write operation vote request to each of the multiple storage nodes. The write operation vote request is associated with a data write operation to write the identified data to the shared storage system. A positive response is received from at least a portion of the multiple storage nodes. The data write operation is initiated in response to receiving positive responses from a quorum of the storage nodes. | 06-06-2013 |
20130151653 | DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Example data management systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method restores data on a first data storage node that is part of a data storage system including multiple storage nodes. The method marks multiple data entries stored in the first data storage node as dirty. A data index associated with the data storage system is received from a quorum of the data storage nodes in the data storage system. The data index is compared with data entries stored in the first data storage node. Data entries that are not contained in the data index are deleted from the first data storage node. Data entries stored in the first data storage nodes are modified to match corresponding data entries in the data storage system based on the data index. | 06-13-2013 |
Kent D. Murphy, New Martinsville, WV US
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20120234553 | Mechanism for plugging subsea leaks - A method and apparatus are described for exploiting the crushing power of the ocean, the principle of the lever, and the weight of a deep-sea oil drilling rig to provide a mechanism that is the simplest and most rapidly deployable way possible to plug a subsea leak. This mechanism for plugging subsea leaks has an inflatable plug and a folding reinforcement mechanism that are contained in a streamlining sheath so that they can be inserted into a leaking high-pressure subsea pipe, and a housing that, in a controlled manner, can be crushed by subsea water pressure to force fluid into the inflatable plug to cause it to inflate to plug the leak; and, depending on the pressure in the pipe, there is a weight basket available that can easily add weight to the mechanism, if necessary. | 09-20-2012 |
20140083475 | MECHANISM FOR HOLDING A CANE UPRIGHT - A method and apparatus are described for holding a cane upright when the cane is not in use, the mechanism enclosed in a housing that can be fitted inside or attached onto a cane and providing a button that, when operated, releases a pair of props that spring out and spread apart so that rubber surfaces on the props will enable the cane to lean against a vertical surface, such as a wall, or hang from a horizontal surface, such as a table, the props subsequently able to be closed together and tucked into the housing where the same button that released them also latches them inside the housing. | 03-27-2014 |
Kieran P. Murphy US
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20110281064 | STERILE DRAPE FOR ATTACHMENT TO AN IMAGING MACHINE - An embodiment of the present invention provides a kit of parts for use in a surgical procedure performed under image guidance, and particularly under real time image guidance. The kit includes a sterilized drape for use with the chosen imaging machine and which can be used to provide a sterile operating environment when the procedure is performed under the imaging beam. The kit also includes a needle holder that can keep the surgeon's hand away from the imaging beam. The needle holder is operable to hold a needle that is made from a material suitable for piercing tissue, but also substantially preserves the appearance of the needle when it is viewed under the imaging beam. | 11-17-2011 |
20120022437 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING AND DISPENSING A MATERIAL INTO TISSUE - A method for administering a therapeutic is provided. In various embodiments, the method includes providing a handheld dispensing apparatus comprising a housing defining a chamber, a material treatment module in material communication with the chamber, an outlet in material communication with the chamber, and a needle in material communication with the outlet for releasing the material from the housing. The method includes collecting a precursor material in the chamber, activating the material treatment module, treating the precursor material collected in the chamber with the material treatment module to create a treated material, positioning the needle in a body, and dispensing the treated material out of the apparatus into the body. | 01-26-2012 |
20120022438 | APPARATUS FOR ADMINISTERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO TISSUE USING A NEEDLE AS THE MATERIAL TREATMENT MODUEL - An apparatus for administering a therapeutic is provided. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a syringe having a barrel and a plunger and having a material treatment module associated with a needle. The material treatment module may be an ozone generator that is initiated such that material containing ozone accumulates within the needle. The material can then be delivered from the barrel into a target site via the needle, thereby delivering therapeutic effects to that target site. | 01-26-2012 |
Liam J. Murphy US
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20080227708 | Methods Of Attenuating Prostate Tumor Growth By Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3) - Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3) inhibits cell growth and promotes apoptosis by sequestering free Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF), and also demonstrates IGF-independent, pro-apoptotic, anti-proliferative effects on prostate cancer cells. Prostate tumor size was significantly attenuated in transgenic mice over-expressing IGFBP-3 compared with wild-type mice. In addition, a marked reduction in late-stage tumor growth was apparent in transgenic mice over expressing mutant-IGFBP-3 indicating that the IGF-independent effects of IGFBP-3 are related to inhibiting tumor progression. | 09-18-2008 |
Linda Murphy, Henderson, NV US
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20090198348 | Method and Apparatus for Interconnecting Modules - An industrial process control apparatus and method that includes a number of processors and a number of input/output modules. Each processor is connected to a plurality of the input/output modules by a unidirectional command line. Each input/output module is connected to a plurality of the processors by a unidirectional response line. The processors are arranged to issue an identifier request to all of the connected input/output modules and each input/output module is arranged to respond to the identifier request via the respective response line with a response that includes a unique identifier. Such a configuration allows each processor to identify the physical location of each respective input/output module. | 08-06-2009 |
Loretta Murphy, Tulsa, OK US
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20130154459 | Wall Mounted Ironing Board Cabinet - A wall mounted ironing board cabinet has a door on two-way sliders enabling cabinet “opened-to-the-right,” “closed” and “opened-to-the-left” conditions. The sliding door and ironing board hardware afford a cabinet which maximizes the number of possible locations of the cabinet in a room, minimizes the depth of the protrusion of the closed cabinet into the room and renders the door outer surface adaptable to uses unrelated to the storage and support of an ironing board. The ironing board hardware also allows user selection of the ironing board surface level from multiple available intervals. | 06-20-2013 |
Maeve C. Murphy, Plymouth, MN US
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20100316767 | GELLED DAIRY COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention relates to hand-holdable, gelled dairy compositions, and related methods. The hand-holdable products include one or more gel-forming hydrocolloids in proper amount(s) that cause a dairy composition to gel under gelling conditions in a manner so as to provide a hand-holdable product. | 12-16-2010 |
20110064848 | USE OF ELECTRICITY TO INCREASE THE TRANSFER OF MOLECULES ACROSS BIOLOGICAL MEMBRANES FOR THE ACCELERATION OF DAIRY FERMENTATION - A process for preparing a dairy fermentation product comprises inoculating lactic acid bacteria into a dairy base composition and initiating fermentation. Electrodes are placed in direct contact to the inoculated dairy base composition, and electric pulses are created, whereby pores are formed in the lactic acid bacteria so that molecules in the dairy base composition gain entry into the lactic acid bacteria. | 03-17-2011 |
Mali Kristin Murphy, Boise, ID US
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20090052702 | Non-Occluding Audio Headset Positioned in the Ear Canal - A compact audio speaker assembly that fits into the ear canal without occluding the ear canal, thus allowing ambient sounds to be heard along with the audio source. The ear speaker is secured in the ear canal by a ribbon or wire like spring structure anchoring the speaker to the concha portion of the outer ear and typically pushing the speaker up against the top side of the ear canal, leaving a space for external sounds to bypass the speaker to the eardrum. The speaker may further include a connecting signal cable that passes over the ear and behind the ear to provide additional support for the speaker and strain relief for the signal cable. One embodiment may include a shell over the speaker connected to the wire like spring anchor and may include an ear wax screen. Two speakers may be configured for stereo listening. | 02-26-2009 |
Mark K. Murphy, Hillsboro, OR US
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20110222774 | IMAGE FEATURE DETECTION BASED ON APPLICATION OF MULTIPLE FEATURE DETECTORS - In a particular embodiment, a method includes applying a first feature detector to a portion of an image to detect a first set of features. The first set of features is used to locate a region of interest, and a boundary corresponding to the region of interest is determined. The method also includes displaying the boundary at a display. In response to receiving user input to accept the displayed boundary, a second feature detector is applied to an area of the image encapsulated by the boundary. | 09-15-2011 |
Mark Kelly Murphy, Hillsboro, OR US
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20090215477 | INTELLIGENT MULTIPLE DEVICE FILE SHARING IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - Systems and methodologies are described that facilitate communication between a plurality of devices identified by mobile infospheres. The devices can be associated with a mobile infosphere based on ownership, for example, where the mobile infospheres are identified by a mobile phone number. A registry server can store information regarding devices in each mobile infosphere, and communication between the devices within a mobile infosphere or devices in other mobile infospheres can be facilitated by providing stored access parameters. In addition, data transferred among the devices can be transcoded to meet capabilities of disparate devices with respect to memory, bandwidth, available codes, etc. Moreover, a file system can aggregate shared files and folders from a plurality of mobile infosphere devices to provide seamless access to available accessible content. | 08-27-2009 |
20110212736 | ASYNCHRONOUS MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS USING PRIORITY TAGS - Asynchronous media communications consist of sending text or voice messages with tags indicating the priority of the message. AMC combines voice messaging with features such as tagging and threading of voice strings on a recipient device. Communication can take place on a one-to-one or one-to-many basis. | 09-01-2011 |
Mark R. Murphy, Gwinner, ND US
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20100021325 | Two Bolt Adjustable Centering System - A centering mechanism for a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic pump assembly and a method of assembling a hydraulic pump assembly. The pump assembly generally includes a hydraulic pump, a control arm, and a centering mechanism. The pump generally includes a pump housing, a pump mechanism operable to control a flow of hydraulic fluid through the housing, the pump mechanism having a neutral condition in which fluid does not flow through the housing, a trunnion cap connectable to the housing, the trunnion cap and the housing cooperating to house the pump mechanism, and an input shaft extending along an axis and through the trunnion cap, the shaft being rotatable to operate the pump mechanism. The control arm is connected to the shaft, and movement of the control arm causes rotation of the shaft. The centering mechanism may generally include a first bracket fixable to the housing, a second bracket adjustably fixable to the first bracket, and biasing structure operable to return the control arm to a centered position when an operating force is not applied to the control arm. The second bracket is adjustable relative to the first bracket to an adjusted position such that the centered position corresponds to the neutral condition of the pump mechanism, the second bracket being fixable in the adjusted position. Fasteners fix the first bracket and the trunnion cap to the pump housing. | 01-28-2010 |
20100107453 | LOW MOUNT THREE POINT ENGINE AND PUMP MOUNTING - An attachment system to fasten a power system to a frame of a loader is discussed. The frame has a proximal end, a distal end, and first and second opposing sides. The power system has an engine, and an arrangement of one or more hydraulic pumps attached to the engine. The attachment system has first and second connection points positioned in close proximity to a center of gravity of the power system relative to the direction between the proximal and distal ends of the loader. The attachment system also has a third connection point positioned distally from the first and second connection points, wherein the positions of the first, second and third connection points connect the power system to the frame to allow most of the weight of the power system to be loaded onto the first and second connection points. | 05-06-2010 |
Mark W. Murphy, Cottage Grove, OR US
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20120038075 | SEPTIC TANK FABRICATION SYSTEM - A system for fabricating a septic tank using an outer mold and an inner removable plug, between which hardenable fluid material is poured. Preferably, the plug and mold are positioned with respect to one another in a manner that permits a septic tank to be fabricated in a single pour. | 02-16-2012 |
Matthew B. Murphy US
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20110306151 | WESTERN BLOT BY INCORPORATING AN AFFINITY PURIFICATION ZONE - A mixture of components is flowed through a binding channel region comprising a component-binding moiety, thereby binding at least a portion of a component of interest. The mixture is then flowed through a separation channel region that includes a buffer comprising a detergent, resulting in separated components. Diluent is mixed with the separated components, diluting the detergent, and the separated components are detected. The component of interest is released from the component-binding moiety and flowed through the separation channel region. Diluent is mixed with the released component of interest, diluting the detergent, and the released component of interest is detected. | 12-15-2011 |
Matthew C. Murphy, Rochester, MN US
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20130131490 | System and Method for Determining The Presence of a Neurodegenerative Disease Using Magnetic Resonance Elastography - A system and method for analyzing a subject using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is provided. The technique includes positioning a subject within the MRI system and coupling a driver to the subject to impart vibrational energy to the subject. The technique further includes using the MRI system and in coordination with operation of the driver, acquiring medical imaging data from the subject's brain and deriving stiffness information of the subject's brain from the medical imaging data. A report, such as an image, can be provided indicating the stiffness information of the subject's brain relative to baseline stiffness information to indicate a status of the subject with respect to a neurodegenerative disease. | 05-23-2013 |
20140107467 | System And Method For Improved Efficiency In Magnetic Resonance Elastography - A system and method for generating a magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) report includes a) acquiring MRE data from a subject including positively motion encoded medical imaging data and negatively motion encoded medical imaging data and b) deriving uncorrected difference medical imaging data from the MRE data for a given slice. The method also includes c) filtering the uncorrected difference medical imaging data to create filtered medical imaging data corrected for errors associated with phase ramps occurring during gradient switching used to derive the positively motion encoded medical imaging data and negatively motion encoded medical imaging data, d) generating a corrected difference image for the given slice from the filtered medical imaging data and the uncorrected difference medical imaging data, e) repeating steps b) through d) for each slice reflected in the MRE data, and f) generating a report of elastic properties of the subject from the corrected difference image. | 04-17-2014 |
Megin Murphy, Long Beach, MS US
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20130050268 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING DISTRACTING FEATURES IN A VISUAL DISPLAY - System and method for analyzing multiple participants' eye-movements over a visual display to determine which features on the display universally attract the most attention, or are the most distracting. | 02-28-2013 |
20140320653 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED BOTTOM FEATURE NAVIGATOR - System and method for generating vehicle position fixes for an underwater vehicle based on images of a target object on the seafloor. The position of the target object is estimated based on a selected pixel on the target. For each image of the target, there is a different selected pixel, and a different uncertainty associated with the target location based on the selected pixel. Vehicle position fixes for the underwater vehicle are computed based on an analysis of the selected pixels for each target, the uncertainties of the selected pixel positions, the location and uncertainty of location of the vehicle collecting the pixel positions, and other information collected about the target. | 10-30-2014 |
Michael Bill Murphy, Rochester, MN US
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20080215869 | MANAGING CONFIGURATION OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS ON A COMPUTER NETWORK - A system configuration manager provides a graphical user interface that allows a system administrator to easily administer configuration settings for different computer systems and platforms on a computer network. The system configuration manager allows identifying one system configuration or a settings profile as a “model system”. Once the model system is defined, other computer systems may be compared to the model system. Differences between the selected computer systems and the model system are then displayed, and the system configuration manager may be used to update the selected computer systems with configuration settings specified in the model system. Cross-platform support is provided by a configuration mapping mechanism that maps configuration information from one platform to corresponding configuration information for another platform. The configuration mapping mechanism effectively hides the differences between platforms by translating the configuration information from a selected platform to corresponding configuration information for the model system. | 09-04-2008 |
Michael C. Murphy, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20090074637 | Optimized Modular Microfluidic Devices - Passively aligned modular microfluidic devices, and a method for fabricating such passively aligned polymeric modular microfluidic devices have been reported. The modular units fabricated are plurality of integrated microdevices. Also reported are microfluidic devices wherein isolated temperature zones exist so that the temperature within each zone may be distinctly and accurately controlled, and a method for fabricating such microfluidic devices wherein there are isolated temperature zones so that the temperature within each zone may be distinctly and accurately controlled. Such devices allow one to define constant temperature zones along a microfluidic channel where different reactions or stages of reactions occur. | 03-19-2009 |
20090155894 | Electrokinetic Thermal Cycler and Reactor - Microfluidic devices are disclosed for carrying out cyclic or iterated reactions such as PCR, LDR, and other cyclic or iterated reactions. A microchannel forms a closed loop, through which a reaction mixture may be thermally cycled an arbitrary number of times. Flow is preferably mediated primarily by electrokinetics. Multiple temperature zones may be employed along the course of a single microchannel loop, for example for PCR. Embodiments may be compact, automated, fast, and operable in continuous-flow mode. Real-time reaction monitoring may optionally be used. | 06-18-2009 |
20120100521 | Microfluidic Isolation of Tumor Cells or Other Rare Cells from Whole Blood or Other Liquids - Microdevices are disclosed to efficiently, accurately, and rapidly isolate and enumerate rare cells, such as circulating tumor cells, from liquids such as whole blood. The system employs multiple parallel meandering channels having a width on the order of 1-2 cell diameters. The microdevices can be produced at low-cost, may readily be automated, and in many instances may be used without pre-processing of the sample. They may be used to isolate and enumerate rare cells, including for example the detection and diagnosis of cancers, cancer staging, or evaluating the effectiveness of a therapeutic intervention, or detecting pathogenic bacteria. The device may optionally be used to nondestructively capture and later to release target cells. | 04-26-2012 |
20130109011 | METHODS OF AND DEVICES FOR CAPTURING CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS | 05-02-2013 |
Michael J. Murphy, East Greenwich, RI US
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20120003845 | SPLIT RING TERMINAL ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly configured to electrically connect a first substrate with a second substrate is provided. The connector assembly includes an insulating support member including an array of apertures, and terminal assemblies disposed in the apertures. Each terminal assembly includes a hollow cylindrical body, and first and second terminals disposed on opposed ends of the body. The body is split by an opening extending between opposed ends, and resiliency of the body biases the first and second terminals in opposed directions along the longitudinal axis. | 01-05-2012 |
20120196493 | TERMINAL ASSEMBLY WITH REGIONS OF DIFFERING SOLDERABILITY - An intercoupling component is provided which permits reliable, non-permanent electrical connection between a first substrate and a second substrate. The intercoupling component includes a socket terminal having a first end, and a second end opposed to the first end. An axial hole extends inward from the second end, and an electrically conductive core member is disposed within the axial hole. The core member is formed of a different material than the socket terminal body, and is sized and shaped to obstruct the hole. In addition, the first end of the socket terminal is configured to receive a pin terminal, and the second end of the socket terminal is configured to be received within a hole in a printed circuit board. | 08-02-2012 |
20130040512 | TERMINAL WITH COMPLIANT BARB - An electrically conductive terminal is configured for insertion into an opening in a substrate. The terminal includes a body having proximal and distal ends. The distal end is configured for insertion into the opening. The body includes a wall having an outer surface and a compliant barb that includes a base portion, an apex portion, a barb inner surface, and a barb outer surface. The base portion is disposed on the outer surface of the wall, along the body. The apex portion extends from the base portion in a direction from the distal end to the proximal end at an angle from the wall outer surface. The apex portion is located between the base and the proximal end. The barb inner surface faces the wall outer surface. The barb inner surface and the barb outer surface converge to the apex so that the cross-sectional width of the barb is non-uniform. | 02-14-2013 |
20130042470 | EXTRACTION TOOL - An extracting tool for extracting an adapter from a socket includes an elongate body having a first linear portion arranged to extend along a first longitudinal axis, and a second linear portion arranged to extend along a second longitudinal axis, the second longitudinal axis extending in a direction transverse to the first longitudinal axis. The body further includes an intermediate portion disposed between the first linear portion and the second linear portion. At least a portion of the intermediate portion is non-coaxial with the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis. The second linear portion is offset relative to the first linear portion in a direction transverse to the first longitudinal axis, and includes a protrusion configured to engage the socket and/or adapter. | 02-21-2013 |
Michael L. Murphy, Coeur D'Alene, ID US
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20110232546 | Fluidized bed - A fluidized bed is described and which includes a multiplicity of fluidizing manifolds positioned in spaced relation one relative to the others; an enclosure positioned in gravity receiving relation relative to the multiplicity of fluidizing manifolds and which has an intake and a discharge end, and wherein particulate matter received in the fluidized bed moves under the influence of gravity from the intake end to the discharge end, and a moveable gate is mounted on the second discharge end of the enclosure and which is operable to selectively occlude a discharge aperture and which further facilitates the selective removal of particulate matter and waste material entrained with same, and which moves under the influence of gravity to the discharge end thereof. | 09-29-2011 |
Michael P. Murphy, Carmel, IN US
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20090186006 | PLACENTAL VASCULAR LOBULE STEM CELLS - The present invention provides isolated populations of stem and progenitor cells from fetal vascular lobules of the placenta. The isolated populations of stem and progenitor cells of the invention express the markers CD144, CD105, and/or CD31 and lack expression of the hematopoietic-lineage marker CD45. Under specific conditions, cells of the invention may function as endothelial precursors and may provide therapeutic preparations, for example, in the treatment of ischemia. | 07-23-2009 |
20120258083 | PLACENTAL VASCULAR LOBULE STEM CELLS - The present invention provides isolated populations of stem and progenitor cells from fetal vascular lobules of the placenta. The isolated populations of stem and progenitor cells of the invention express the markers CD144, CD105, and/or CD31 and lack expression of the hematopoietic-lineage marker CD45. Under specific conditions, cells of the invention may function as endothelial precursors and may provide therapeutic preparations, for example, in the treatment of ischemia. | 10-11-2012 |
Michael W. Murphy, Menlo Park, CA US
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20120284434 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING DATA THROUGH NETWORK TUNNELS - Methods and apparatus for efficiently transporting data through network tunnels. In one embodiment, a tunneled device advertises certain capabilities to peer devices of a network, and discovers capabilities of peer devices of the network. In a second embodiment, each device of a tunneled network derives a network parameter from a transit protocol parameter for use in data networking. | 11-08-2012 |
20140068131 | LIMITING BANDWIDTH FOR WRITE TRANSACTIONS ACROSS NETWORKS OF COMPONENTS IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates use of a network of components in a computer system. The system includes a bandwidth-allocation apparatus that provides a write transaction limit for a component on the network. The system also includes a transaction-management apparatus that compares the write transaction limit to a set of outstanding write transactions for the component upon detecting a write transaction from the component to the network. If the write transaction causes the set of outstanding write transactions to exceed the write transaction limit, the transaction-management apparatus restricts transmission of the write transaction over the network. | 03-06-2014 |
20140082242 | REDUCING LATENCY IN A PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT EXPRESS LINK - A method and system are described for reducing latency in a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) link between a host and an endpoint. In the described embodiments, an interrupt is issued from the endpoint to the host using the PCIe link. Then, while the interrupt is pending at the host, the PCIe link is prevented from entering a power-saving mode with an exit latency greater than a predetermined time period. | 03-20-2014 |
Mike Murphy, Salem, NH US
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20090222354 | ENROLLMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - An apparatus for enrolling a package is disclosed including: a receiving surface for receiving the package; at least one weight sensor in communication with the receiving surface which generates a weight signal indicative of the weight of the package; at least one video camera which generates a video signal indicative of an image of the package on the receiving surface; and a processor in communication with the at least one weight sensor and the at least one video camera. The processor includes: a weight module which produces, in response to the weight signal, weight data indicative of the weight of the package; and a dimension capture module which produces in response to the video signal, dimension data indicative of the size of the package. In some embodiments the processor further includes a recognition module which produces, in response to the video signal character data indicative of one or more characters present on the package. | 09-03-2009 |
20120162413 | ENROLLMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - An apparatus for enrolling a package is disclosed including: a receiving surface for receiving the package; at least one weight sensor in communication with the receiving surface which generates a weight signal indicative of the weight of the package; at least one video camera which generates a video signal indicative of an image of the package on the receiving surface; and a processor in communication with the at least one weight sensor and the at least one video camera. The processor includes: a weight module which produces, in response to the weight signal, weight data indicative of the weight of the package; and a dimension capture module which produces, in response to the video signal, dimension data indicative of the size of the package. In some embodiments, the processor further includes a recognition module which produces, in response to the video signal, character data indicative of one or more characters present on the package. | 06-28-2012 |
20130329013 | HAND HELD DIMENSION CAPTURE APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of determining dimension information indicative of the dimensions of an object is disclosed, the method including: receiving a depth image of the object; and processing the depth information. The processing may include: determining a region of interest (ROI) in the image corresponding to a corner of the object; generating local normal information indicative of local normals corresponding to points in the image; generating, based at least in part on the ROI and the local normal information, object face information indicative of an association of points in the image with sides of the object; and determining the dimension information based at least in part on the object face information. | 12-12-2013 |
20140211982 | ENROLLMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - An apparatus for enrolling a package is disclosed including: a receiving surface for receiving the package; at least one weight sensor in communication with the receiving surface which generates a weight signal indicative of the weight of the package; at least one video camera which generates a video signal indicative of an image of the package on the receiving surface; and a processor in communication with the at least one weight sensor and the at least one video camera. The processor includes: a weight module which produces, in response to the weight signal, weight data indicative of the weight of the package; and a dimension capture module which produces, in response to the video signal, dimension data indicative of the size of the package. In some embodiments, the processor further includes a recognition module which produces, in response to the video signal, character data indicative of one or more characters present on the package. | 07-31-2014 |
20140351073 | ENROLLMENT APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FEATURING THREE DIMENSIONAL CAMERA - An apparatus for enrolling a package is disclosed including: a receiving surface for receiving the package; at least one weight sensor in communication with the receiving surface which generates a weight signal indicative of the weight of the package; at least one RGB video camera which generates a first video signal indicative of an image of the package on the receiving surface; at least one infrared three-dimensional camera which generates a second video signal indicative of an the dimensions of the package; and a processor in communication with the at least one weight sensor and the at least one video camera. | 11-27-2014 |
Patrick Murphy, Kensington, NH US
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20100132374 | TURBINE FRAME ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A turbine frame assembly for a gas turbine engine includes: (a) a turbine frame including: (i) an outer ring; (ii) a hub; (ii) a plurality of struts extending between the hub and the outer ring; (b) a two-piece strut fairing surrounding each of the struts, including: (i) an inner band; (ii) an outer band; and (iii) an airfoil-shaped vane extending between the inner and outer bands; (d) a plurality of nozzle segments disposed between the outer ring and the hub, each nozzle segment being an integral metallic casting including: (i) an arcuate outer band; (ii) an arcuate inner band; and (ii) an airfoil-shaped vane. | 06-03-2010 |
20100135777 | SPLIT FAIRING FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A fairing for a structural strut in a gas turbine engine includes: (a) an inner band; (b) an outer band; (c) a hollow, airfoil-shaped vane extending between the inner and outer bands; (d) wherein the fairing is split along a generally transverse plane passing through the inner band, outer band and vane, so as to define a nose piece and a tail piece; and (e) complementary structures carried by the nose piece and the tail piece adapted to secure the nose piece and the tail piece to each other. | 06-03-2010 |
Patrick Jerome Murphy, Lake City, MN US
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20120199294 | WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A window assembly including a first sash and a second sash, the first and second sashes each including a pane of glass disposed between a pair of horizontal rails and a pair of vertical stiles, a frame configured to retain the first and second sashes along a vertical plane of the frame, and a mechanism configured to simultaneously and correspondingly move a second sash in second direction upon movement of a first sash in a first direction opposite the second direction. | 08-09-2012 |
Peter Murphy, West Greenwich, RI US
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20090138467 | DATA REDUCTION FOR OPTIMIZING AND TESTING - A reasonably-sized testing database instance can be efficiently replicated and maintained for a very large production database while retaining the characteristics and cross-sectional data. The performance characteristics are maintained in order to provide for proper testing of the production database for various application programs. Statistics on the type of data distribution for the customer data are obtained, allowing for parameters to be determined which can be used to store data only near the endpoints of the distribution (and/or at other key locations). In this way, a substantial amount of data skew is retained in a much smaller instance of the production database, allowing for easier performance testing, upgrade testing, etc. | 05-28-2009 |
Peter Michael Murphy US
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20110178260 | FLUOROPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF USE - A composition comprising monomers copolymerized in the following percentages by weight: (a) from about 20% to about 95% of a monomer, or mixture of monomers, of formula (I): | 07-21-2011 |
Robert A. Murphy, Washington, DC US
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20090288548 | Alternative Electronic Musical Instrument Controller Based On A Chair Platform - An electronic musical instrument controller is constructed by fixing sensors and transducers to sections of a chair, allowing a user to map motion of body, arms, head, hands, fingers, and feet to parameters of a musical instrument such as a hardware or software electronic music synthesizer. The mapping may take place over MIDI, control voltage, computer connection, or other means of interfacing. | 11-26-2009 |
Rong Yan Murphy, Fayetteville, AR US
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20090246073 | Apparatus and method for inline solid, semisolid, or liquid antimicrobial treatment - An antimicrobial treatment method for non-thermal pasteurization and anti-microbial treatment of solid, semisolid, or liquid foods in industrial food transport systems is provided. For solid food applications, the method and related apparatus comprises a conveyor-based transport system. For semisolid or liquid food applications, the method and related apparatus comprises a conduit-based transport system. Both the conveyor-based and conduit-based transport systems are capable of treating food with ultrasound, a UV-ruby lightwave combination, a pulsed electric field, and/or a magnetic field. The method is capable of realizing greater than 3 log reductions in live microbes in foodstuffs, although the technology may be used in nonfood applications. | 10-01-2009 |
20090258122 | Inline antimicrobial lightwave treatment method and apparatus - An inline antimicrobial lightwave treatment method and apparatus is provided. The method and related apparatus comprises a conveyor-based transport system that subjects all surfaces of foodstuff moving on a conveyor to a UV-ruby lightwave combination. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus uses vertically-stacked conveyor belts to conserve floor space in industry food processing applications. The method is capable of realizing greater than 3 log reductions in live microbes in foodstuffs, although the technology may be used in nonfood applications. | 10-15-2009 |
20100206183 | Inline antimicrobial additive treatment method and apparatus - An antimicrobial treatment method for treatment of solid and semisolid foods in industrial food transport systems is provided. For solid and semisolid food applications, the method and related apparatus comprises a conveyor-based transport system in which antimicrobial additives are added to food packaging. The additives are metered into the packages using optical sensors to identify the size of packages, the amount of additive to be administered, and when such packages are in position to receive administration of the additives. The method is capable of realizing greater than 3 log reductions in live microbes in foodstuffs. The technology may also be used to apply any liquid or semi-solid additive or ingredient into packaging, including in nonfood applications such as medical equipment manufacturing. | 08-19-2010 |
Ryan M. Murphy, Marion, IA US
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20090088111 | Method and system for detecting carrier wave dropout - The present invention is directed to a method and a system for detecting carrier dropout. | 04-02-2009 |
Scott Murphy, Atlanta, GA US
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20110167018 | Prioritizing and Tracking Investments - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for assisting in understanding and tracking the potential risks and rewards of investment projects so that they can be efficiently evaluated for approval and tracked for progress. For example, in one embodiment, an investment system causes display of input requests and receives responses to the input requests from conception of the investment project to completion of the investment project. | 07-07-2011 |
Sean P. Murphy, San Francisco, CA US
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20120324662 | Cleaning System With Attachable Dispenser - A cleaning system includes a cleaning implement having a handle and an attachable fluid dispenser that can be secured to the handle of the cleaning implement. A support can be located on the handle, and the support has a section that extends away from the handle. The attachable dispenser includes a container connected to a body having a dispensing mechanism for delivering a fluid from the container and out of a discharge orifice of the body. The container has an inwardly directed recess dimensioned to matingly engage the section of the support when the attachable dispenser is attached to the handle. | 12-27-2012 |
Stephen Christopher Murphy, Haiku, HI US
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20090186536 | LEVER POWERED WATERCRAFT - Embodiments of the disclosure include a flotation device or watercraft propelled through the water using a lever powered propulsion system. The lever powered propulsion system includes human powered actuating levers operably connected to a reciprocating propulsion device. As a rider powers the levers up and down, that motion translates to the propulsion device, which cycles through a high drag propulsion phase and low drag recovery phase. | 07-23-2009 |
Thomas Murphy, Overland Park, KS US
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20100262481 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR RECAPTURE OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method, a system, and a computer program for recapturing electronic devices no longer of use to their owners. The method, which is implemented by the computer program, broadly comprises the steps of identifying at least one electronic device no longer of use to the device's owner by managing one or more identification parameters; matching the device with a recapture offer so as to incentivize the owner to donate or sell the device; notifying the device owner of the recapture offer; and acquiring the device from the owner to complete recapture of the device. | 10-14-2010 |
Thomas M. Murphy, Indian Wells, CA US
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20120317893 | Security Systems and Methods of Using Same - Described herein are security systems for both preventing intrusion by an unwanted party and detecting or locating where the attempted intrusion has occurred. The security systems in a broad aspect comprise a wall, at least one elongated coupling member attachable to the wall, at least one partitioning member that is at least partially transparent, at least one proximity sensor system associated with at least one of the elongated coupling member or at least one partitioning member; and at least one light associated with the proximity sensor system that is activatable by the proximity sensor system. | 12-20-2012 |
20130318887 | Wall Capping Systems and Methods of Using Same - Described herein are systems for both preventing intrusion by an unwanted party and/or detection of a local event. | 12-05-2013 |
Thomas Richard Murphy, San Francisco, CA US
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20130089026 | Wireless Audio Transmission - Approaches for the wireless transmission of audio data are provided, wherein an example approach operates to convert live audio signals, from instruments, microphones, amplifiers, mixers, speakers, MIDI devices, and other similar devices, into wireless signals by utilizing electrical plug devices (“jacks”), whereby the jacks transmit multiple channels of audio/video signals via a standard wireless network to a software application running on a host recording device on the same network. | 04-11-2013 |
Tim Murphy, Boise, ID US
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20100219421 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICALLY COUPLING A CHIP TO CHIP PACKAGE - A chip and a chip package can transmit information to each other by using a set of converters capable of communicating with each other through the emission and reception of electromagnetic signals. Both the chip and the chip package have at least one such converter physically disposed on them. Each converter is able to (1) convert received electromagnetic signals into electronic signals, which it then may relay to leads on the device on which it is disposed; and (2) receive electronic signals from leads on the device on which it is disposed and convert them into corresponding electromagnetic signals, which it may transmit to a corresponding converter on the other device. Not having a direct physical connection between the chip and the chip package decreases the inductive and capacitive effects commonly experienced with physical bonds. | 09-02-2010 |
20120013368 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICALLY COUPLING A CHIP TO CHIP PACKAGE - A chip and a chip package can transmit information to each other by using a set of converters capable of communicating with each other through the emission and reception of electromagnetic signals. Both the chip and the chip package have at least one such converter physically disposed on them. Each converter is able to (1) convert received electromagnetic signals into electronic signals, which it then may relay to leads on the device on which it is disposed; and (2) receive electronic signals from leads on the device on which it is disposed and convert them into corresponding electromagnetic signals, which it may transmit to a corresponding converter on the other device. Not having a direct physical connection between the chip and the chip package decreases the inductive and capacitive effects commonly experienced with physical bonds. | 01-19-2012 |
Timothy P. Murphy, Providence, RI US
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20110307006 | VASCULAR ACCESS CLOSURE DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices and related methods are disclosed that generally involve closing of an arteriotomy using a vascular access closure device that is deployed within the artery and closes the arteriotomy or arterial wound from the inside. The device can be biodegradable and/or self-expandable, and can optionally be formed of a shape memory polymer or a shape memory skeleton having a blood impermeable skin disposed therearound. | 12-15-2011 |
20140316263 | TEMPORARY DIALYSIS VASCULAR ACCESS CONDUIT OCCLUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF DEMONSTRATING ARTERIAL COMMUNICATION DURING DIAGNOSTIC DIALYSIS FISTULOGRAPHY - The current invention describes a device and method for occlusion of a blood vessel to enable contrast-enhanced radiographic images to be obtained proximal to the blood vessel to be occluded, into the direction of flow and upstream from the entry site of the device into the blood vessel. | 10-23-2014 |
Walter Clay Murphy, Villa Rica, GA US
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20130183088 | PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE SECURITY CLEAT - A panel mounting system and method of securing a panel to a vertical surface. The panel mounting system, which may be used in a point of sale (POS) display, includes a panel having a channel open to a rear surface of the panel. The channel has a top surface configured to engage a portion of a horizontal cleat and a bottom surface. A channel access opening allows a security cleat to be inserted into the channel through the rear surface of the panel. The security cleat is then repositioned laterally along the axis of the channel, thereby engaging the top and bottom surfaces of the channel and securing the horizontal cleat to the panel. The panel may be decoupled from the horizontal cleat by simply repositioning the security cleat to the channel access opening and removing the security cleat. | 07-18-2013 |
William Murphy, Slidell, LA US
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20090253638 | Somatostatin Antagonists - The invention features somatostatin antagonists having a D-amino acid at the second residue. | 10-08-2009 |
William Murphy, Reno, NV US
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20100291092 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT OF ANTHRAX AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES - Compositions and methods for the detection, prevention, or treatment of anthrax or other infectious diseases. In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for immunizing humans or animals against | 11-18-2010 |
20150050292 | Detection, prevention, and treatment of Anthrax and other infectious diseases - Compositions and methods for the detection, prevention, or treatment of anthrax or other infectious diseases. In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for immunizing humans or animals against | 02-19-2015 |
William H. Murphy, San Diego, CA US
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20120323212 | DISTRIBUTED MEDICATION DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY DEVICES - A pump operations module having a base function includes only base function programming in the module itself but is configured to receive advanced delivery programs in a buffer for execution autonomously. An advanced interface module (AIM) is used to prepare advanced delivery programs and upload them to one or more delivery modules as well as monitor the performance of those modules. However, the advanced interface module does not control the execution of those advanced delivery programs by the pump operations modules. The AIM includes a touch screen and access to drug libraries. The AIM will generate graphical slide controls on the touch screen with the minimum and maximum values on the touch screen for the user to create an advanced delivery program for upload, to greatly lessen the risk of errors. Support for PK applications is provided. | 12-20-2012 |