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Nathan J. Bolyard, Hudson, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110218384PORTABLE CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.09-08-2011
20110218385PORTABLE CONTROLLER WITH INTEGRAL POWER SOURCE FOR MECHANICAL CIRCULATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A portable external device for a mechanical circulation support system includes first and second power sources, e.g. batteries and control electronics for redundant uninterrupted operation of an implantable blood pump. The control and power source module may be configured to accommodate a variety of wearable configurations for patient convenience and comfort.09-08-2011

Nathan J. Gerein, Edmonton CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090211632PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE BASED ON CONFORMAL COATING OF COLUMNAR STRUCTURES - A photovoltaic device, comprises a first electrode, an electron donor layer in electrical contact with the first electrode, an electron acceptor layer in contact with the electron donor layer across an interface having a shape defined by a columnar structure grown by oblique angle deposition, and a second electrode in electrical contact with the electron acceptor layer.08-27-2009

Nathan J. Hillson, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110117590Heavy Metal Biosensor - Compositions and methods are provided for detection of certain heavy metals using bacterial whole cell biosensors.05-19-2011

Nathan J. Jochman, Appleton, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080264918SERVICING ARRANGEMENT FOR A PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR/GENERATOR - A system, in one embodiment, may include an engine, a compressor coupled to the engine, and an oil fill assembly coupled to the compressor. The oil fill assembly relocates an oil fill location from a bottom region of the compressor to a top region of the compressor. A system, in other embodiments, may include a compressor retrofit kit. The kit may include a first tube configured to couple with a drain or an existing oil fill disposed in a base region of a compressor. The kit also may include a second tube coupled to the first tube, wherein the second tube is configured to couple with a vent in the compressor. The kit may include a relocated oil fill section coupled to the first tube, the second tube, or a combination thereof. A system having a compressor retrofit kit attached to the case of the compressor is also provided.10-30-2008

Nathan J. Kaemingk, Lynden, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120006010INJECTOR CONTROL FOR A SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEM - Systems and methods are provided for controlling the amount and timing of nitrogen oxides reductant injected during a given injection cycle into an exhaust system of a vehicle as part of a selective catalytic reduction system. The amount of reductant injected is determined by at least one computational model that accounts for the growth of liquid and/or solid reductant film growth on the interior of the exhaust system. The model determines reductant injection characteristics (e.g., amount, timing, etc.) that reduce and/or eliminate reductant films on the interior of the exhaust system. Exemplary inputs into the model include exhaust temperature, exhaust flow, and the amount of reductant injected in a previous injection cycle.01-12-2012

Nathan J. Kirian, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110153459System and Method for Managing a Plurality of Tires - Systems, methods and computer program products are provided for managing a plurality of tires from their procurement through their disposal. An embodiment may include a method for determining all the costs of a tire over its total service life including procurement costs, repair costs, retread costs and disposal costs. An embodiment may include managing an inventory by automatically replenishing the inventory by following a set of stored inventory management rules. An embodiment may include helping to ensure that an impermissible tire is not mounted on a vehicle. A stored set of tire mounting rules automatically check the tire being mounted against requirements for the tire set by the rules, the requirements set as to by vehicle type and wheel position.06-23-2011

Nathan J. Markward, Baton Rouge, LA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090298711VASOPRESSIN PATHWAY POLYMORPHISMS AS INDICATORS OF SUBJECT OUTCOME IN CRITICALLY ILL SUBJECTS - The invention provides methods, nucleic acids, compositions and kits for predicting a subject's response to treatment with one or more vasopressin receptor agonists to identify subjects having a greater benefit from treatment with vasopressin receptor agonist(s). The method generally comprises determining a vasopressin pathway associated gene polymorphism genotype(s) of a subject for one or more polymorphisms in the these genes, comparing the determined genotype with known genotypes for the polymorphism that correspond with an improved response genotype to identify potential subjects having an inflammatory condition who are more likely to benefit from treatment with a vasopressin receptor agonist and subsequent to treatment recover from the inflammatory condition. The invention also provides for methods of treating such subjects with vasopressin receptor agonists based on the subject's genotype.12-03-2009

Nathan J. Ondyack, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090171833SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AND/OR ANALYZING A LIMIT ORDER BOOK - According to one embodiment, a method of generating a display of a limit order book is provided. Data regarding a plurality of limit orders entered onto an electronic market is received and recorded, at least temporarily. The data regarding each limit order includes a price and a time associated with that limit order. Based on the received data, a graphical display is generated that indicates, for each recorded limit order entered into the electronic market within a period of time, the price and the time associated with that limit order. The price associated with each limit order is indicated by a first axis of the graphical display and the time associated with each limit order is indicated by a second axis of the graphical display. The graphical display may be displayed using an electronic display device.07-02-2009

Nathan J. Ondyak US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120072333SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AND/OR ANALYZING A LIMIT ORDER BOOK - Various systems and methods for determining information about limit orders is provided. Data regarding a plurality of limit orders entered onto an electronic market is received and stored. For each of a subset of the plurality of limit orders, a market distance is determined. The market distance comprises the difference between the price of the respective limit order and a market price. A weighting of the respective limit order is determined based at least on the determined market distance for the respective limit order. One or more market indicators is determined based at least in part on the weighting of each of the at least two limit orders. The one or more market indicators are caused to be displayed in a graphical user interface.03-22-2012

Nathan J. Panning, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090205762METHOD FOR IMPROVED RETREAD ENDURANCE - The present invention relates to a method of retreading a tire and a retread tire (08-20-2009
20110114250PATCHING HAVING DISCONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT TO THE TIRE - Methods and apparatus for repairing a damaged area of tire include a tire patch, a patch body having a length extending longitudinally, a width extending laterally, and a thickness vertically within the patch; and, a plurality of reinforcements extending in a lengthwise direction of the patch, the plurality of reinforcements being arranged in a spaced-apart, side-by-side arrangement, where at least a portion of the plurality of reinforcements are arranged to laterally alternate between two or more elevations respective of the patch thickness. Methods of applying the patch include attaching the tire patch to a portion of the tire to cover the damaged area of the tire, wherein the arrangement reinforcements alternating along the path is positioned in close relation to the damaged area of the tire.05-19-2011
20110148001TREAD BAND DEMOLDING TOOL - Methods and apparatus for demolding a polymeric material from a mold are disclosed, the methods comprising the steps of placing a material within a mold, closing the mold, molding the material located within the mold, and opening the mold. The mold includes a demolding tool having a material-engaging portion that is in fluid communication with the mold portion, the demolding tool being reversibly disengagable from the first mold member. The demolding tool is disengagable from a resting position within the first mold member to translate from the first mold member the molded polymeric material associated with the material-engaging portion, thereby separating a portion of the molded polymeric material from the mold cavity. In particular embodiments, the material-engaging portion is a cavity. In other embodiments, the material-engaging portion is associated with one or more longitudinal members extending across a portion of the first mold member.06-23-2011
20110162772INTEGRATED REINFORCEMENT PATCH - Methods and a tire patch for repairing a damaged tire portion are provided. In one embodiment, such method includes the steps of: buffing an interior surface of the tire about a perimeter of the damaged tire portion to form a patch receiving surface, the interior surface being buffed to a depth sufficient to place a tire patch reinforcement of a tire patch a distance of approximately 3 millimeters or less from a damaged tire reinforcement; covering the damaged portion by applying a pre-assembled patch to the patch receiving surface along the interior surface of the tire, the tire patch sized to cover the damaged area, such patch including a reinforcement layer interposed between an air-impermeable layer and an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer being at least partially uncured for facilitating attachment of the repair patch to the tire; and, curing the patch to the tire.07-07-2011
20110174427DAMAGED REINFORCEMENT ENDING PREPARATION FOR TIRE REPAIRS - The present inventions includes methods and apparatus for preparing a portion of a tire for repair, the methods having steps that include forming an edge along an opening within the tire, the edge extending between an interior and an exterior surface of the tire and including one or more tire reinforcement endings, the edge being formed to include an alternating arrangement of tire reinforcement endings. Particular embodiments of the present invention includes methods of preparing a portion of a tire for repair, the method having steps that include forming an edge within an opening of a tire, said edge extending between an interior and exterior tire surface and including one or more reinforcement endings of the tire; and, applying a wrap about the edge to substantially cover the one or more tire reinforcement endings.07-21-2011
20110214789FEATURES FOR MAINTAINING VOIDS WITHIN A TIRE TREAD - Particular embodiments of the present invention include tire treads that include a tread body having a length, a width, and thickness, the thickness being bounded by an outer surface and an underside surface. Such treads may also include a void positioned within the thickness of the tread body. Such treads may further include one or more members extending between the void and the tread underside surface. Other embodiments of the present invention include a tire having such treads, as well as molds for forming such treads.09-08-2011

Patent applications by Nathan J. Panning, Simpsonville, SC US

Nathan J. Panning, Simpsomville, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100186858SIPE GEOMETRY FOR IMPROVED BUFFING OF TREAD BAND07-29-2010

Nathan J. Sigworth, Hamden, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110225100SYSTEM, METHOD AND INTERFACE DISPLAY FOR VERIFYING AND MANAGING DISTRIBUTION AND SALES OF MEDICINE - A system, method and graphical user interface display for validating, monitoring and otherwise reviewing the sales and distribution of medicines, to reduce the instances of counterfeit medicines. A pharmaceutical company provides medicines to users, either directly or through representatives for the pharmaceutical company. The products have associated identifying codes that are used to track the sales of the products. The system provides verifications of the medicines, as well as statistical analysis of the sales and distribution. The verifications and comparisons of the distribution and sales of the medicines can be reviewed by the user or on a dashboard user interface. The system further allows pharmaceutical companies provided the medicines to provide response messages to users.09-15-2011

Nathan J. Vanopdorp, Geneseo, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100269212GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH FUSARIUM EAR ROT (FKR) RESISTANCE IN MAIZE AND GENERATION OF IMPROVED FKR RESISTANT MAIZE INBRED LINES - Methods of genetic marker assisted selection of Fusarium Ear Rot resistance in maize plants include isolating DNA from the maize plant. The DNA is then assessed to identify plants having one or more of the SSR genetic markers selected from the group consisting of phi333597, umc2013, umc1350, dup013, umc1665, and umc1412. Plants having the Fusarium Ear Rot resistance are then selected. Methods of identifying a first maize plant or germplasm that displays improved resistance to FKR include detecting in the first maize plant or germplasm at least one allele of one or more genetic markers associated with the FKR resistance selected from the group consisting of phi333597, umc2013, umc1350, dup013, umc1665, and umc1412.10-21-2010

Nathan J. Wadds, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090140492Card reading shoe with card stop feature and systems utilizing the same - A semi-automatic gaming table system is disclosed, comprising; a gaming table surface; at least one playing card delivery device, the playing card delivery device comprising a card storage area, an internal processor, a card moving system, a delivery end and a card imaging system; a plurality of electronic player interfaces mounted in the gaming table surface that communicate with a game controller; a game controller, the game controller programmed to communicate with the internal processor and the player interfaces, to detect at least one condition and respond by instructing the card handling system to stop delivering cards to the delivery end. A method of monitoring play of a casino card game is disclosed, the method comprising: a player electronically making a wager on a semi-automatic gaming system; a dealer dealing physical cards to each player from a card handling device; automatically sensing a rank and/or suit of cards being delivered; automatically determining a number of cards dealt to each player; and when a predetermined condition is sensed, directing a card handling device to cease moving cards to a delivery end, wherein one card is available for removal until the condition is cleared.06-04-2009

Nathan J. Wadds, Waverley AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090124323Roulette game using cards as an indication of game outcome - A method and system for providing an electronic wagering game that simulates the game play of roulette. The system comprises a dealer control terminal for managing the wagering game, a display in communication with the dealer control device for presenting a virtual and animated display of a traditional roulette wagering layout, a plurality of player terminals configured for wagering on the wagering game, and a game outcome determining device. The outcome determining device is preferably a card handling and/or shuffling device which is used in conjunction with cards having indicia corresponding to the numbers and colors present on a standard casino roulette wheel. The preferred method includes the steps of receiving wagers according to conventional roulette rules, randomly shuffling cards using the shuffling device, dealing one randomly shuffled card from the card handling device, inputting the indicia on the one dealt card into the game to resolve all wagers, and actuating an animated presentation designed to display events leading to a virtual roulette conclusion substantially similar to the indicia on the one dealt card.05-14-2009
20100016050Chipless table split screen feature - A system for playing a live game of chance using electronic wagering is disclosed. The system uses a gaming table equipped with a card reading apparatus and multiple dual mode player/dealer displays, each with a player interface. Physical playing cards are electronically read and delivered to the casino table. Electronic information of at least one of rank and count is provided to a game processor. The game processor also sends and receives player information to and from a player display. The player display is divided into two segments, the first segment displaying player information and a second segment displaying dealer information. The player enters wagers and other play decisions through the player interface. The system displays information useful to the player on the first area and information useful to the dealer on the second segment at appropriate intervals.01-21-2010
20100062845Automated table chip-change screen feature - A system for playing a live game of chance using electronic wagering and enabling player-initiated change of denomination of virtual chips is disclosed. The system uses a gaming table equipped with a card reading apparatus and multiple dual mode player/dealer displays, each with a player interface. Physical playing cards are electronically read and delivered to the casino table. Electronic information of at least one of rank and count is provided to a game processor. The game processor also sends and receives player information to and from a player display. The player display is divided into two segments, the first segment displaying player information and a second segment displaying dealer information. The player enters wagers and other play decisions through the player interface. The system displays information useful to the player on the first area and information useful to the dealer on the second segment at appropriate intervals.03-11-2010

Nathan J. Witzany, Maple Grove, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100100599Mass Email and Text Message Text Individualization and Email and Text Message Private Commenting - The present disclosure relates to novel and advantageous systems and methods for email, text messages, and the like, and particularly relates to systems and methods for email and text message text individualization and private commenting. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to novel and advantageous systems and methods for email and text message text individualization and private commenting, wherein text of a single email or text message can be directed to, personalized for, specialized for, or otherwise individualized for each recipient.04-22-2010