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Christopher Allen Myers, Rock Island, IL US
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| 20080282951 | SEED HOPPER AND ROUTING STRUCTURE FOR VARYING MATERIAL DELIVERY TO ROW UNITS - Left and right main hoppers offset laterally from each other on opposite sides of the centerline of a seeding machine provide an operator access area between the hoppers. A third hopper located forwardly of and between the two main hoppers has a capacity less than that of each of the main hoppers for refuge or male seed. The hoppers are sized to maximize productivity. In one embodiment, first and second hoppers communicate with downstream conduit structure, and valve structure selects one or the other of the first and second hoppers for delivery of the material. The valve structure can be operated remotely and can be map based. Alternatively, selectively blockable nozzle structure is located in the first and second hoppers. Easily changeable connector structure facilitates row pattern selection and hose routing. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20100101469 | SEED HOPPER AND ROUTING STRUCTURE FOR VARYING MATERIAL DELIVERY TO ROW UNITS - Left and right main hoppers offset laterally from each other on opposite sides of the centerline of a seeding machine provide an operator access area between the hoppers. A third hopper located forwardly of and between the two main hoppers has a capacity less than that of each of the main hoppers for refuge or male seed. The hoppers are sized to maximize productivity. In one embodiment, first and second hoppers communicate with downstream conduit structure, and valve structure selects one or the other of the first and second hoppers for delivery of the material. The valve structure can be operated remotely and can be map based. Alternatviely, selectively blockable nozzle structure is located in the first and second hoppers. Easily changeable connector structure facilitates row pattern selection and hose routing. | 04-29-2010 |
Craig W. Myers, Lisle, IL US
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| 20080289384 | TUNGSTATE BASED CORROSION INHIBITORS - A trace amount of a tungstate added together with an ortho-phosphate and/or phosphonite is disclosed for inhibiting corrosion by a nitrogen fertilizer solution. In particular, an ammonium nitrate fertilizer solution is in contact with ferrous metal storage tanks, piping, and equipment surfaces. Tungstate added with an iron stabilizer including a dispersant polymer is also effective for inhibiting corrosion. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090319195 | METHOD OF MONITORING AND OPTIMIZING ADDITIVE CONCENTRATION IN FUEL ETHANOL - Disclosed is a method of monitoring and optimizing the concentration of an additive composition in a fuel ethanol. The method includes adding a known amount of the additive composition to the fuel ethanol to create a treated fuel ethanol. A measured fluorescent signal provides information for determining the concentration of the additive composition in the fuel ethanol. A component in the additive composition is capable of providing the fluorescent signal or capable of being chemically derivatized to provide a fluorescent signal or a calorimetric signal. Based upon the measured fluorescent signal or calorimetric signal, the concentration of the additive composition in the fuel ethanol may be adjusted. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100221361 | STABLE OXIDIZING BROMINE COMPOSITION, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF FOR BIOFOULING CONTROL - A stable oxidizing bromine biocidal composition comprising at least one stable oxidizing bromine compound that is prepared from at least one oxidizing chemical reagent, at least one bromide source and at least one bromine or halogen stabilizer, wherein the molar ratio of bromide source to stable oxidizing bromine compound is at least about 2.1, methods of making the composition and methods of using the composition as a biocide in aqueous systems. | 09-02-2010 |
Daniel N. Myers, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20080207973 | Purge Gas Streams to Stagnant Zones within Oxygenate-to-Olefin Reactor - The present invention comprises a process for conversion of oxygenates to olefins comprising contacting within a reactor the oxygenates with a catalyst to produce light olefins and wherein the reactor comprises at least two zones, a first zone wherein gas circulates at a faster rate than a second zone wherein a gas circulates at a slower rate; and inserting a quantity of inert gas into the second zone to increase circulation of any materials located in said second zone. The invention prevents accumulation of undesirable by-products within stagnant zones within the reactor and reduces the amount of coke deposited on catalyst or on surfaces within these zones. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090325783 | OTO QUENCH TOWER CATALYST RECOVERY SYSTEM UTILIZING A LOW TEMPERATURE FLUIDIZED DRYING CHAMBER - Systems and methods for recovering catalyst in an oxygenate to olefin process are provided that include removing a quench tower bottoms stream containing catalyst from a quench tower and passing the catalyst containing stream to a drying chamber, where the catalyst containing stream is dried to produce substantially dried catalyst. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100099549 | Once Through Regeneration for an Olefin Cracking Reactor - A regeneration process for olefin cracking reactor is presented. The process utilizes the nitrogen waste stream from an air separation plant and the partially combusted effluent stream from the olefin cracking reactor is used to heat the nitrogen waste stream. The control of the heating of the nitrogen waste stream can be achieved through redirection of a portion of the heat from combustion to generate steam. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100236982 | Process for Feed Preheating with Flue Gas Cooler - Hydrocarbon feed to a catalytic reactor can be heat exchanged with flue gas from a catalyst regenerator. This innovation enables recovery of more energy from flue gas thus resulting in a lower flue gas discharge temperature. As a result, other hot hydrocarbon streams conventionally used to preheat hydrocarbon feed can now be used to generate more high pressure steam. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100239475 | Apparatus for Feed Preheating with Flue Gas Cooler - Hydrocarbon feed to a catalytic reactor can be heat exchanged with flue gas from a catalyst regenerator. This innovation enables recovery of more energy from flue gas thus resulting in a lower flue gas discharge temperature. As a result, other hot hydrocarbon streams conventionally used to preheat hydrocarbon feed can now be used to generate more high pressure steam. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110060178 | SLURRY COLUMN GASOLINE ALKYLATION USING GAS PHASE OLEFIN INJECTION - Alkylation systems and processes are provided herein that include a slurry reactor. The slurry reactor receives a reactor feed slurry including catalyst and liquid isobutane, a olefin feed, and a circulating reactor vapor stream, where the slurry reactor produces a reactor liquid effluent stream, the reactor liquid effluent stream including catalyst, isobutane, and a liquid alkylate product. The catalyst in the reactor feed slurry can be regenerated catalyst from a catalyst regenerator. The catalyst can be regenerated after being removed from the liquid alkylate product and isobutane in the reactor liquid effluent stream. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110137101 | Process for the Production of Propylene - A process for catalyst regeneration is presented. The process regenerates a catalyst in a paraffin dehydrogenation process, where the reaction is endothermic. The regeneration process provides the heat for the process through heating the catalyst and removes the need for a charge heater to the dehydrogenation reactor, which in turn eliminates high temperature thermal residence time which eliminates thermal cracking of the feed and improves the overall product selectivity. In addition, plot area, equipment costs and operating complexity are reduced. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110269620 | PROCESS FOR REGENERATING CATALYST IN A FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING UNIT - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for regenerating catalyst in a fluid catalytic cracking unit. Generally, the process includes providing a feed to a riser of a reaction vessel, and providing a stream to a distributor positioned within a void proximate to an inlet receiving unregenerated catalyst in a regenerator. The feed can include at least one of a gas oil, a vacuum gas oil, an atmospheric gas oil, a coker gas oil, a hydrotreated gas oil, a hydrocracker unconverted oil, and an atmospheric residue | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120012039 | CHAR-HANDLING PROCESSES IN A PYROLYSIS SYSTEM - Char-handling processes for controlling overall heat balance, ash accumulation, and afterburn in a reheater are provided. Carbonaceous biomass feedstock is pyrolyzed using a heat transfer medium forming pyrolysis products and a spent heat transfer medium. The spent heat transfer medium is separated into segregated char and char-depleted spent heat transfer medium. The char-depleted spent heat transfer medium is introduced into a dense bed of heat transfer medium fluidized by a stream of oxygen-containing regeneration gas. All or a portion of the segregated char is combusted in the dense bed using the stream of oxygen-containing regeneration gas. A portion of the segregated char may be exported out of the pyrolysis system to control the overall heat balance and ash accumulation. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120108877 | PROPANE DEHYDROGENATION PROCESS UTILIZING FLUIDIZED CATALYST SYSTEM - A process for the production of propylene from a propane rich hydrocarbon source is presented. The process converts a propane rich stream and uses less equipment and energy for the separation and production of propylene. The process uses a non-noble metal catalyst and utilizes a continuous reactor-regeneration system to keep the process on line for longer periods between maintenance. | 05-03-2012 |
David Nathan Myers, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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| 20100243532 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR TREATING A HYDROCARBON STREAM - One exemplary embodiment can be an apparatus for treating a hydrocarbon stream having one or more compounds with a boiling point of about 140-about 450° C. The apparatus can include an extraction zone and a regeneration zone. The extraction zone can include at least one settler. Each settler can have a height and a length. Typically the length is greater than the height. Also, the settler can form a boot, which can be adapted to receive a feed at one end. The regeneration zone may include a regenerator for an ionic liquid. The regenerator can include a column adapted to provide a regenerated ionic liquid to the extraction zone. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110269620 | PROCESS FOR REGENERATING CATALYST IN A FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING UNIT - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for regenerating catalyst in a fluid catalytic cracking unit. Generally, the process includes providing a feed to a riser of a reaction vessel, and providing a stream to a distributor positioned within a void proximate to an inlet receiving unregenerated catalyst in a regenerator. The feed can include at least one of a gas oil, a vacuum gas oil, an atmospheric gas oil, a coker gas oil, a hydrotreated gas oil, a hydrocracker unconverted oil, and an atmospheric residue | 11-03-2011 |
Deborah J. Myers, Lisle, IL US
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| 20090192030 | NON-PLATINUM BIMETALLIC POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FUEL CELL CATALYSTS - A polymetallic nanoparticle alloy having enhanced catalytic properties including at least one noble metal and at least one base metal, where the noble metal is preferentially dispersed near the surface of the nanoparticle and the base metal modifies the electronic properties of the surface disposed noble metal. The polymetallic nanoparticles having application as a catalyst when dispersed on a carbon substrate and in particular applications in a fuel cell. In various embodiments a bimetallic noble metal-base metal nanoparticle alloy may be used as an electrocatalyst offering enhanced ORR activity compared to the monometallic electrocatalyst of noble metal. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100064508 | METHOD OF SEALING A BIPOLAR PLATE SUPPORTED SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL WITH A SEALED ANODE COMPARTMENT - Methods of sealing a bipolar plate supported solid oxide fuel cell with a sealed anode compartment are provided. The solid oxide fuel cell includes a cathode, an electrolyte, and an anode, which are supported on a metallic bipolar plate assembly including gas flow fields and the gas impermeable bipolar plate. The electrolyte and anode are sealed into an anode compartment with a metal perimeter seal. An improved method of sealing is provided by extending the metal seal around the entire perimeter of the cell between an electrolyte and the bipolar plate to form the anode compartment. During a single-step high temperature sintering process the metal seal bonds to the edges of the electrolyte and anode layers, the metal foam flow field and the bipolar plate to form a gastight containment. | 03-18-2010 |
Gary L. Myers, Monee, IL US
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| 20090051486 | ELECTRONIC KEY CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VENDING MACHINES AND THE LIKE - A mobile electronic control device, such as an electronic key, is used to access or otherwise control the operations of a field device, such as an appliance, power tool, shipping container, etc. In a control event in which the mobile control device interacts with the field device via wired or wireless communications, the control device obtains the current location and the field device ID. The communications between the mobile control device and the field device may be secured with encryption. The location information is used by the mobile control device to determine whether the field device should be accessed or enabled. Alternatively, the location information may be stored separately in a location sensing device, and the control event data recorded by the key and the location information recorded by the location sensing device are later combined when they are downloaded into a management system for auditing. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090145160 | BEVERAGE DISPENSING UNIT AND ICE BIN COMBINATION - A drop-in beverage dispensing unit and ice bin combination having a beverage dispenser and an ice bin assembly. The beverage dispenser can have a tower assembly onto which dispensing valves are mounted. An ice bin lid provides access to the ice stored within the ice bin assembly and aids in protecting the ice from contamination while it is stored within the ice bin assembly. A drain pan is located below the dispensing valves to catch any spillage and direct it to the drain piping. The drain pan can have a primary drain pipe and a secondary drain pipe. The ice bin assembly can have an outer wall structure and an inner wall structure. The outer wall structure can be seamless. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20110115620 | System and Method of Preventing Patient Drug Mismatch - Aspects of the invention disclose a method and system for preventing patient drug mismatch. The method and system may be implemented using RFID technology to match medication to a particular patient. Aspects of the disclosure may be part of a medication administration system and/or a medication dispensing system that may or may not work with a medication and supply management system. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110311052 | Wireless Device Enabled Locking System - An encrypted security system and associated methods for controlling physical access. The system includes a security server configured to receive a request for authentication from a mobile device, the request comprising information identifying the mobile device and a physical access control device. The security server forwards an encryption message comprising a plurality of unique identifiers to the physical access control device via the mobile device. The physical access control device is configured to authenticate the plurality of unique identifiers in the encryption message and operate an access control mechanism. | 12-22-2011 |
Gerald Lee Myers, Heyworth, IL US
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| 20080270269 | Method for stock record verification for small inventory populations - A method for stock record verification for small inventory populations comprises establishing a first group that includes a plurality of part numbers having values above a predetermined threshold, and establishing a second group that includes a plurality of part numbers having values below the predetermined threshold. A plurality of part numbers is randomly selected from among the plurality of part numbers in the second group. The method also includes receiving physical count data associated with each of the part numbers in the first group and the randomly selected part numbers from the second group. An inventory error is determined based on a comparison between the physical count data and inventory record data for each of the part numbers counted. The method further includes adjusting the inventory record data based on the inventory error. | 10-30-2008 |
John Myers, Kirkland, IL US
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| 20100140427 | Toll transponder holder for motor cycles - The disclosed bracket has bottom and side walls configured to define an open top channel sized to removably receive with limited side clearance a toll transducer until resting against the bottom wall. An opening or break in one of the side walls exposes the operative face of the transducer. A tab formed off a bracket wall is used to secure the bracket to a vehicle, typically a motorcycle, with the operative face of the transponder positioned forwardly. The positioned transponder can sense a toll charging signal from an authorizing toll collecting transmitter. A successful signal connection with a cash rich transponder will thus provide payment of the needed vehicle toll. The vehicle operator need not hold or handle the transponder during toll payments, making this arrangement particularly advantageous for use on motorcycles, where two hand motorcycle operations might be preferred. | 06-10-2010 |
Matthew J. Myers, West Chicago, IL US
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| 20090043940 | Reconstructing Transaction Order Using Clump Tags - A method and system for enforcing ordering rules for transactions are presented. The method and system generates transaction clump tags for each transaction before the transactions are stored in various type specific transaction queues. A transaction clump tag decoding unit decodes the transaction clump tag to recover temporal information regarding the transaction to avoid violations of the ordering rules. | 02-12-2009 |
Michael C. Myers, Evanston, IL US
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| 20080206805 | Compounds and Related Methods for Mutant p53 Reactivation - Ketoamine compounds and related methods for reactivation of tumor suppressor protein p53. | 08-28-2008 |
Peter J. Myers, Wheaton, IL US
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| 20090181780 | Child Swing and Jumper Apparatus and Methods of Operating the Same - A child entertainment apparatus is convertible between a swing mode and a jumper mode. The apparatus includes a frame, and a support convertible between a swinging configuration and a bouncing configuration. In the jumper mode, the support suspends the seat from the frame by a substantially flexible section, and in the swing mode, the support suspends the seat from the frame by a substantially rigid section. A bypass section is movable between an engaged position wherein the bypass section provides a substantially rigid connection between the frame and the seat, and a disengaged position wherein the substantially flexible section of the first support provides a flexible connection between the frame and the seat. The seat may be convertible between a feet forward position for the swing mode and a feet down position for the jumper mode. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20110092301 | CHILD SWING AND JUMPER APPARATUS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A child entertainment apparatus is convertible between a swing mode and a jumper mode. An example apparatus includes a frame, and a seat. The seat is coupled to the frame by a substantially rigid support when the apparatus is in the swing mode, and the seat is coupled to the frame through a substantially flexible support when the apparatus is in the jumper mode. | 04-21-2011 |
Peter Jonathan Myers, Wheaton, IL US
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| 20090284050 | Combination Bassinet and Toddler Chair - A combination bassinet and toddler chair is disclosed. One dual-purpose frame is provided which is capable of supporting both the bassinet and the toddler chair with minimal reconfiguration effort by the parent or caretaker. In one configuration, a bassinet is held horizontally onto one or more frame members by coupling members mounted to the frame members and mounting mechanisms mounted on either side of the bottom panel of the bassinet. Easy-to-use lever mechanisms are provided on the sidewall of the bassinet that release the latches and allow for removal of the bassinet. With the bassinet removed, a toddler chair, with fabric loops on either side of the seating area, slides over the frame members and is frictionally held in place and suspended between the frame members. | 11-19-2009 |
Raymond Myers, Collinsville, IL US
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| 20110180429 | Limited Use, Self-Destructive Contact Lens Case - A contact lens storage case of limited life and predetermined usage to further the safe and effective use of contact lenses by ensuring patient compliance through both limiting case use over a set period of time and discouraging reuse and topping-off of the disinfecting and storage solution. Generally, the self-destruction consists of the case developing a leak in a pre-determined fashion as a result of the change in properties of a material in a limited area of the case following exposure of the case to the storage solution. | 07-28-2011 |
Raymond I. Myers, Collinsville, IL US
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| 20100114079 | LENTICULAR REFRACTIVE SURGERY OF PRESBYOPIA, OTHER REFRACTIVE ERRORS, AND CATARACT RETARDATION - Methods for the creation of microspheres treat the clear, intact crystalline lens of the eye with energy pulses, such as from lasers, for the purpose of correcting presbyopia, other refractive errors, and for the retardation and prevention of cataracts. Microsphere formation in non-contiguous patterns or in contiguous volumes works to change the flexure, mass, or shape of the crystalline lens in order to maintain or reestablish the focus of light passing through the ocular lens onto the macular area, and to maintain or reestablish fluid transport within the ocular lens. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20120016350 | LENTICULAR REFRACTIVE SURGERY OF PRESBYOPIA, OTHER REFRACTIVE ERRORS, AND CATARACT RETARDATION - Methods for the creation of microspheres treat the clear, intact crystalline lens of the eye with energy pulses, such as from lasers, for the purpose of correcting presbyopia, other refractive errors, and for the retardation and prevention of cataracts. Microsphere formation in non-contiguous patterns or in contiguous volumes works to change the flexure, mass, or shape of the crystalline lens in order to maintain or reestablish the focus of light passing through the ocular lens onto the macular area, and to maintain or reestablish fluid transport within the ocular lens. | 01-19-2012 |
Rodney Allen Myers, Loves Park, IL US
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| 20120127763 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM COMPRISING POWER MODULES COUPLED IN PARALLEL - The present invention relates to an electric power supply system comprising at least two power modules coupled in parallel and comprising a first power module comprising a first control means adapted to control the operation of at least the first power module, and a second power module comprising a second control means adapted to control the operation of at least the second power module and wherein the power modules are configured to operate in a manner coordinated with other power modules, the operation of each power module including switching the power module on and/or off if demand so requires. The present invention further relates to a method for carrying out the present invention. | 05-24-2012 |
Steven H. Myers, Lena, IL US
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| 20110083708 | Ultrasonic Cleaning System with Transducer Failure Indicator - An ultrasonic cleaning system that includes an electrical power supply, and a plurality of ultrasonic transducers coupled in parallel, wherein the plurality of ultrasonic transducers are coupled to the electrical power supply. The ultrasonic cleaning system also includes a transducer fault indicator coupled between the electrical power supply and the plurality of ultrasonic transducers, wherein the transducer fault indicator consists essentially of a current sensing portion configured to detect electrical current, and an alarm mechanism coupled to the current sensing portion. Additionally, the alarm mechanism is configured to provide a signal, indicating a failure of the ultrasonic transducer, based on the magnitude of electrical current detected by the current sensing portion. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110186155 | LIQUID CONDITION SENSING CIRCUIT AND METHOD - A liquid condition sensor configured to monitor the condition of a liquid in an ultrasonic cleaning system tank, the liquid condition sensor including a first circuit configured to detect a signal transmitted from an ultrasonic generator to one or more ultrasonic transducers located in the tank. The liquid condition sensor further includes a second circuit coupled to the first circuit, the second circuit configured to determine if the signal is indicative of one of a suboptimal liquid level, and an unacceptably high concentration of dissolved gases in the cleaning liquid, and a third circuit coupled to the second circuit, the third circuit configured to provide a warning if one of a suboptimal liquid level, and an unacceptably high concentration of dissolved gases in the cleaning liquid is indicated by the second circuit. | 08-04-2011 |
Theodore Myers, Oswego, IL US
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| 20100144245 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CHEMICAL-MECHANICAL POLISHING UTILIZING LOW SUSPENDED SOLIDS POLISHING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) methods and apparatus suitable for polishing a substrate utilizing a low suspended solids slurry composition. The CMP methods of the invention comprise polishing a substrate with CMP slurry containing a low suspended solids level (e.g., about 0.01 percent by weight to about 1.0 percent by weight) of a particulate abrasive material in a CMP apparatus, while continuously monitoring and accurately maintaining a predetermined total suspended solids (TSS) level in the slurry. Preferably, maximum TSS variability of the slurry is less than about 20 percent (i.e., ±20% of the target TSS level), more preferably less than about 10 percent TSS variability (i.e., ±10% of the target TSS level) during the course of the polishing process. | 06-10-2010 |
Theodore James Myers, East Dundee, IL US
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| 20110268259 | METHOD AN APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING A VOICE SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM A REMOTE TELEPHONE TO A TEXT SIGNAL - A telephone call is established between a local telephone ( | 11-03-2011 |
Thomas P. Myers, Machesney Park, IL US
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| 20090131186 | PARLOR GAME - A method for play of a parlor entertainment unit including a remote activation assembly and an activation-sensing unit. The activation-sensing unit, which may be battery operated and housed in the entertainment unit, may be in an energy-conserving sleep mode until the activation-sensing unit receives a wake-up signal. In one embodiment, the wake-up signal may be generated by the engagement of an activation mechanism, such as a coin slide. After being awoken, the activation-sensing unit may transmit an inquiry to the remote activation assembly as to whether the associated entertainment unit has been selected for play and/or whether there is a sufficient number of credits available for play. If that entertainment unit has not been selected for play, the activation-sensing unit may return to a sleep mode. However, if sufficient play credits are available for the entertainment unit, play may commence. | 05-21-2009 |
William Myers, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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| 20100221999 | METHOD FOR SELECTING CONTENT FOR TRANSFER OR SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN DEVICES - A method, a tap initiator, and tap target in a close proximity communication are disclosed. A tap interface | 09-02-2010 |
William A. Myers, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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| 20090172555 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPARENTLY MAPPING PERSONALIZED ALERT PREFERENCES ONTO THIN CLIENT DEVICES WITH DIFFERING CAPABILITIES - A method and apparatus that personalizes preferences for a thin client using custom menus is disclosed. The method may include receiving registering capabilities from the thin client, storing feature list for all devices, generation of a custom alert settings menu based on the thin client's capabilities, storing selected alert settings, and generating a list of all registered devices that have similar alert capabilities as the thin client. The custom menu can be view by a user on any device that has display capabilities. The user can select from among the alert settings supported by the thin client or select the alert settings for the thin client that is similar to a registered device. Apparatus is also provided for mapping alert capabilities from the feature list and the received alert preferences from a user. Thin client mapping of mapping of alert type is also provided for processing an alert request from an external device. | 07-02-2009 |