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Albert Newton, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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| 20100251579 | RAILROAD SNOW REMOVAL SYSTEM - A snow removal system wherein snow removers located in remote locations can be monitored and controlled at a computing device. Data collected by sensors on the snow removal unit or data collected from a secondary source can be used to control the operation of the snow removers. In one embodiment, data regarding whether it is snowing at a particular location can be collected by moister sensors on the snow removal device and verified by on-line contemporaneous weather reports corresponding to the same location. | 10-07-2010 |
Alex Worthy Newton, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120037653 | CONDIMENT AND SAUCE CONTAINER - A container for holding a dipping condiment or sauce and allowing a user to wipe a food item to remove excess condiment or sauce. The container has a base and a side wall having one portion higher than an opposing portion, the wall including at least one ridge, groove or other fluid retention device. The wall also includes a pair of opposing inwardly curved gripping surfaces for facilitating gripping by a user's fingers, the gripping surfaces including ribs or grooves. The container may also include a lid which snap fits onto the lip of the container. | 02-16-2012 |
Angela Mae Newton, Oronoco, MN US
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| 20100229177 | Reducing Remote Memory Accesses to Shared Data in a Multi-Nodal Computer System - Disclosed is an apparatus, method, and program product for identifying and grouping threads that have interdependent data access needs. The preferred embodiment of the present invention utilizes two different constructs to accomplish this grouping. A Memory Affinity Group (MAG) is disclosed. The MAG construct enables multiple threads to be associated with the same node without any foreknowledge of which threads will be involved in the association, and without any control over the particular node with which they are associated. A Logical Node construct is also disclosed. The Logical Node construct enables multiple threads to be associated with the same specified node without any foreknowledge of which threads will be involved in the association. While logical nodes do not explicitly identify the underlying physical nodes comprising the system, they provide a means of associating particular threads with the same node and other threads with other node(s). | 09-09-2010 |
Anna E. Newton, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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| 20100178445 | Stretchable Applique And Method For Making The Same - A stretchable appliqué made from a stretchable substrate with indicia thereon may be applied to a variety of articles including stretchable performance athletic wear. A method for making the stretchable appliqué may include applying an adhesive and a carrier layer to one surface of a stretchable substrate. Indicia may then be applied to the opposite surface of the stretchable fabric and the stretchable substrate may be cut to a desired shape to form the stretchable appliqué. The carrier layer may then be removed and the stretchable appliqué may be adhered to the desired article. The stretchable appliqué may be adhered to stretchable articles of apparel so that the appliqué may stretch when the article of apparel stretches. The carrier layer may be less stretchable than the stretchable substrate, including being completely non-stretchable. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120023641 | Patch for Performance Garments and Methods of Using and Making - A patch for a performance garment including a sheet of fabric and an elastomeric adhesive adhered to one side of the sheet such that the sheet may be applied to the garment, wherein at least one of the sheet and the elastomeric adhesive have an independent stretch greater than the stretch of the garment. Embodiments of the invention further include methods of repairing an opening in or reinforcing a garment using the patch, repair kits for containing the patch, and methods of making the patch. | 02-02-2012 |
Anthony James Newton, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100207780 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING PASSENGER LUGGAGE - A method for luggage tracking comprises: providing a tracking device having an asset number; receiving a first tracking information including initial location information from the tracking device at a starting location; updating a location of the tracking device based on the initial location information; receiving a second tracking information including updated location information from the tracking device at a destination location; and updating the location of the tracking device based on the destination location information. | 08-19-2010 |
Brian Newton, Jamestown, NC US
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| 20090101562 | FILTER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY - A liquid filter capable of filtering liquid, such as water, that is supplied to a medical instrument assembly. The liquid filter is adapted for connection to the medical instrument assembly, a liquid source, and/or liquid supply tubing. A gas filter capable of filtering gas supplied to a medical instrument assembly, the gas filter being adapted for connection to the medical instrument assembly, a gas source, and/or gas supply tubing. A liquid and/or gas filter capable of filtering liquid and/or gas, respectively, the liquid and/or gas filter being adapted for connection to a medical instrument assembly, a gas source, a liquid source, gas supply tubing, and/or liquid supply tubing. The medical instrument may be an invasive medical instrument, such as an endoscope. | 04-23-2009 |
Brian L. Newton, Woonsocket, RI US
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| 20080275405 | Medical Valve with Expandable Member - A medical valve has a resilient member that is forcibly expanded to an expanded volume from a normal volume. Specifically, the valve operates in a closed mode that prevents fluid flow, and an open mode that permits fluid flow. To these ends, the valve has a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and the noted resilient member within the housing. The resilient member and housing form a fluid channel between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid channel at least in part extends through the resilient member. The fluid channel has a given portion formed by a variable volume portion of the resilient member. The variable volume portion has a normal volume when in the closed mode, and an expanded volume when the open mode. The expanded volume is greater than the normal volume. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20110046573 | Anti-Drawback Medical Valve - A gland member within a medical valve is configured to have a substantially consistent or enlarging internal volume as the valve transitions from a closed mode to an open mode. To that end, the valve has a housing forming an interior containing a flow path, and a stationary post member within the interior. The post member has a lumen that is a part of the flow path. The lumen has an opening to the interior of the housing. The valve further includes a gland member circumscribing the post member to produce a variable volume region formed at least in part between the gland member itself and the post member. In addition, the variable volume region is a part of the flow path, while the gland member occludes the post lumen opening when in the closed mode. The variable volume region has an open volume (i.e., when the valve is in the open mode) that is no less than its closed volume (i.e., when the valve is in the closed mode). | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110066119 | Anti-Drawback Medical Valve - A medical valve includes a housing having an interior forming an inlet and an outlet. A longitudinally movable member is secured within the interior of the housing. External to the movable member and within the interior is a fluid path. Movement of the movable member controls fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet via the fluid path. The outlet produces no greater than a negligible drawback or positive push during withdrawal of a nozzle. | 03-17-2011 |
Cathy Newton, Land O'Lakes, FL US
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| 20110092567 | Cannabinoid 2 (Cb2) Receptor Gene Promoter and Unique RNA Transcripts in B Cells and Methods of Use - Cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB | 04-21-2011 |
Charles M. Newton, Palm Bay, FL US
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| 20090136001 | Pixel array arrangement for a soft x-ray source - A pixel array arrangement is provided for a soft x-ray source. The arrangement includes: a window-frame structure having a plurality of channels passing therethrough, where each channel forms a pixel for the x-ray source; a cathode disposed on one side of each channel in the window-frame structure and operable to emit electrons into the channel; and an anode disposed in each cavity on an opposing side of the channel from the cathode and operable to emit x-ray radiation when electrons from the cathode impinge thereon, where the anode is configured to emit x-ray radiation at a diffused angle such that the x-ray radiation from a given pixel overlaps with x-ray radiation from adjacent pixels. | 05-28-2009 |
Clinton G. Newton, Liberty, MO US
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| 20090308821 | METHOD OF DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE FOR RETAIL SALE - A method of displaying merchandise which creates a more user friendly display that facilitates quicker and easier shopping for a consumer includes an arrangement of gift wrapping items in a section of a display fixture initially by size. The section includes a first display section for displaying items of a first average size, a second display section for displaying items of a second average size and a third display section for displaying items of a third average size. The display sections are adjacent one another and do not contain items that do not fall within the general size of the average display size. This arrangement by size quickly directs the consumer to a small subset of merchandise being displayed in a section that would meet the consumer's needs. A total number of price points may be reduced to at least partially correspond with the display sections. Sections may also be configured so that only items of a particular color and theme are displayed therein such that each section has an overall hue. Adjacent sections may then be configured to provide gradually darker hues. The consumer is then able to quickly narrow the search again by locating bags of an appropriate theme by the overall general color scheme of each section. | 12-17-2009 |
Dale C. Newton, Kissimmee, FL US
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| 20090234680 | SECURITIZATION OF PRE-PAID CONFERENCE AND REGISTRATION FEES IDEA - A method for the securitization of pre-paid fees for an event is presented. The method includes the steps of registering for at least one event through an interactive medium and a non-interactive medium; providing financial and non-financial information relating to the at least one event; submitting a prepaid fee as a payment to register for the at least one event; processing the payment into at least one cash flow; and utilizing the at least one cash flow to create a special purpose vehicle as collateral to issue and sell at least one bond. A method for securitizing cash flows associated with the payment of airline tickets and a method for offsetting event-related attrition based upon financial and non-financial information are also presented. | 09-17-2009 |
David Newton, Longmont, CO US
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| 20090112204 | Multiple Parameter Fault Detection in Electrosurgical Instrument Shields - A system and method for detecting faults within an electrosurgical instrument having a shield and an active electrode uses multiple possible fault conditions. In one embodiment the monitoring system comprises an electrosurgical generator coupled to the electrosurgical instrument and adapted to deliver power to the active electrode of the electrosurgical instrument, monitoring circuitry coupled to the electrosurgical generator and the electrosurgical instrument, wherein the monitoring circuitry comprises an active electrode voltage sensor an active electrode current sensor and a shield current sensor. The monitoring circuitry measures at least two of the active voltage, the active or return electrode current, and the shield current. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100036380 | Multifunctional Surgical Instrument With Flexible End Effector Tools - A surgical tool having proximal and distal ends and adapted to transverse a curved passageway comprises an end effector disposed on the distal end of the surgical tool, the end effector having a first body section and a second body section and a releasable connector joining the end effector first body section with the end effector second body section. The connector is operable to reversibly engage the first and second end effector body sections in a first fixed position and in a second movable position. The surgical tool further comprises an actuation device for moving the first and second end effector body sections from the first fixed position to the second movable position. The end effector is adapted to maneuver through a larger radius of curvature in the second movable position than in the first fixed position. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100042097 | ENHANCED CONTROL SYSTEMS INCLUDING FLEXIBLE SHIELDING AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR ELECTROSURGICAL APPLICATIONS - A surgical system comprises a device adapted to deliver a plurality of surgical instruments to a site within a patient's body, a first surgical instrument comprising an active electrode probe, a second surgical instrument for performing a non-electrosurgical procedure, a conductive shield surrounding the active electrode probe of the first surgical instrument and connected to a reference potential, and a cold instrument monitor connected to the second surgical instrument and to the reference potential. | 02-18-2010 |
David Newton, Portland, OR US
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| 20090153167 | Chuck for holding a device under test - A chuck includes a conductive element that contacts a device under test in a location on the chuck. | 06-18-2009 |
David Newton, Tualatin, OR US
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| 20090045830 | AUTOMATED CONTACT ALIGNMENT TOOL - A method for determining the alignment of a plurality of contacts in an electronic testing machine is disclosed. The contacts are swept over an electronic component taking a plurality of electrical readings. These electrical readings are charted against a desired orientation to determine alignment. Alignment can be corrected as necessary using an adjustment mechanism. | 02-19-2009 |
David W. Newton, Tualatin, OR US
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| 20080290879 | CAPACITIVE MEASUREMENTS WITH FAST RECOVERY CURRENT RETURN - An apparatus and method for measuring the leakage current of capacitive components. A switch that grounds a terminal of a component being tested is closed while the component is charged to a desired test voltage. When this charging is complete, the switch opens so that the diode terminal is at the same potential as the input amplifier's virtual ground. An accurate and fast measurement of the leakage current of the component can be measured. | 11-27-2008 |
David W. Newton, Longmont, CO US
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| 20100087810 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEMS - Systems, apparatus, and methods for monitoring electrosurgical systems are disclosed. In one variation, an electrosurgical monitoring apparatus includes at least two monitoring channels. Each of the monitoring channels in this embodiment are configured to monitor fault current between at least two separate conductive components of an electrosurgical system, and the at least two monitoring channels are each configured to send a control signal so as to control an application of power to an electrosurgical device responsive to the fault currents. | 04-08-2010 |
David William Newton, Tualatin, OR US
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| 20090160471 | Contact Alignment Verification/Adjustment Fixture - In an electronic testing machine including at least one test module having a plurality of contacts for testing electronic components, the improvement of a contact alignment tool for aligning the contacts including a body to be positioned relative to the testing machine such that the body can be radially indexed along a path to a contact alignment test position proximate the contacts of the test module, and a plurality of circuits associated with the body, each circuit including at least one output signal connection and at least one open contact station, each open contact station defined by at least one open circuit trace pattern, such that each open contact station will be closed by the contacts when the body is located at the contact test position proximate the contacts and the contacts are properly aligned. A method and apparatus for aligning contacts of an electronic testing machine including at least one test module having a plurality of contacts. | 06-25-2009 |
Donald Newton, Alpharetta, GA US
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| 20090034695 | Third Party Call Control - One embodiment of a method for controlling disposition of a call comprises detecting an incoming call to a network station; checking for an active instant messaging session for the network station; and if the active instant messaging session exists, sending an instant message to the network station with call disposition choices with regard to the incoming call. Other methods and systems are also provided. | 02-05-2009 |
Gloria Newton, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090283519 | Disposable microwave protector - A disposable arcuate sheet of an air permeable, water absorbent and hypoallergenic garment interfacing fabric and method for using the sheet for protecting microwave ovens against food spills, splashes, spatters and spitting during rotation of a carousel. The disposable sheet being a single layer of conventional interfacing fabric provided in a unbroken and unfolded substantially round or circularly shaped flat pattern sized either to cover a rotating carousel of a square or rectangular microwave oven, or to cover a food container in the oven, without substantially interfering with the oven walls during rotation of the carousel. | 11-19-2009 |
Gregory Patrick Newton, Lithia Springs, GA US
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| 20100205284 | Client Application Installer - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for installing client application. In one aspect, a method includes receiving user identification data at the client device, determining a client application configuration based on the user identification data, and configure a client application on the client device according to the specified client application configuration. | 08-12-2010 |
G. William Newton, Durham, NC US
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| 20080233807 | Terminal block assemblies and methods for making the same - Terminal block assemblies for electrical power distribution and methods of making such terminal block assemblies are provided. The terminal block assemblies include a terminal housing having a front side and a back side. The terminal housing defines at least one aperture therethrough with the aperture extending through the front side and the back side for receipt of an electrical connection within the terminal housing. At least one terminal is provided with the terminal configured to be securable to the electrical connection outside the terminal housing. At least one fastener device is provided for securing the terminal within the aperture of the terminal housing. The fastener device holds the terminal within the terminal housing with the terminal extending outward from the front side such that the electrical connection are fixed within the terminal housing. | 09-25-2008 |
James Newton, Burnsville, MN US
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| 20100086153 | PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMING HEARING AIDS - A system for programming one or more hearing aids with a host computer, the system including a hearing aid programmer for wireless communications with the host computer. In various embodiments, the hearing aid programmer has at least one interface connector for communication with at least one hearing aid. Additionally, in various embodiments, the system includes a wireless interface adapted for connecting to the at least one interface connector of the hearing aid programmer, the wireless interface further adapted for wireless communication with one or more hearing aids. Varying embodiments of the present subject matter include a wireless interface which contains signal processing electronics, a memory connected to the signal processing electronics; and a wireless module connected to the signal processing electronics and adapted for wireless communications. | 04-08-2010 |
James R. Newton, Burnsville, MN US
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| 20100135513 | RADIO FREQUENCY SHIELDING FOR RECEIVERS WITHIN HEARING AIDS AND LISTENING DEVICES - Method and apparatus are disclosed for reducing or eliminating the interference produced by a receiver in a listening device, such as a hearing aid. The method and apparatus of the invention involves placing an electrically conductive shield around the receiver. Such a shield helps suppress the electromagnetic signals emitted by the receiver, thereby reducing or eliminating the interference from the receiver. The shield is a passive shield and may be one or more wires that are wound around the receiver and shorted together, or it may be an electrically conductive mesh, jacket, sleeve, or the like, that is placed around the receiver. The shield is then connected either to one of the input terminals of the receiver, or to a system ground of the receiver. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110044485 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN INSULATED ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELD FOR USE IN HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES - The present subject matter of the invention relates generally to the management of electromagnetic fields in hearing assistance devices, such as hearing aids, and in particular to an insulated electromagnetic shield design for hearing assistance devices. The present disclosure includes various embodiments for electromagnetic shielding of a receiver using a magnetic shield that is electrically insulated from the receiver casing and electronics. | 02-24-2011 |
Jason Newton, N. Chelmsford, MA US
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| 20110258019 | Methods and Systems for Interactive Data Finder - The systems and methods disclosed herein include an interactive data finder that allows an advertisement purchaser to associate media programs with demographics and subscriber information. The data finder comprise a search module for processing input data to determine data representative of media buying opportunities as a function of search options, where the search options are representative of media buying criteria. The data finder also comprises a category module for refining the data representative of the media buying opportunities as a function of filter options, where the filter options are representative of media buying criteria related to the media buying opportunities. The refined data provides the advertisement purchaser with the information that associates the media-buying opportunities with at least one of the demographics and the subscriber information. | 10-20-2011 |
Jason M. Newton, Owasso, OK US
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| 20090033496 | SYSTEM TO EFFECTUATE POINT OF USE CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF MONITORED ARTICLES - The method and system for a material cabinet for use in cooperation with a plurality of articles stored in the material cabinet is disclosed. Each of the plurality of articles having a radio frequency identification tag attached thereto is connected through at least an antenna or a plurality of antennas installed in the material cabinet to a radio frequency identification reader, which is interpreted through a software in a computer system. This method and system has capability to effectuate point of use control of the stored articles through a database in the computer system. This method and system also implements a security mechanism through a lock system to secure the store articles from unauthorized user/stock clerks. | 02-05-2009 |
Jerry L. Newton, Richmond, IN US
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| 20090127925 | Linear single channel hydraulic control unit - A hydraulic control unit for a motor vehicle having a motor providing a drive shaft driving a rotatable piston bearing surface at a proximal end of the motor, a hydraulic block providing cavities housing a pumping assembly and fluid control valves, and a control section providing solenoid coils receiving portions of the fluid control valves, with the pump cavity being disposed on a first end of the hydraulic block and the valve cavities being disposed on an opposite end of the hydraulic block, and the pumping assembly being reciprocalably driven by the rotatable piston bearing surface along an axis radially disposed from and otherwise parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotatable piston bearing surface. In another aspect, a pump element having a ball bearing assembly mounted at an oblique angle with respect to the axis of rotation of a seat, and a pumping assembly reciprocally bearing against an outer portion of the ball bearing assembly. | 05-21-2009 |
Jesse Marie Newton, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120037653 | CONDIMENT AND SAUCE CONTAINER - A container for holding a dipping condiment or sauce and allowing a user to wipe a food item to remove excess condiment or sauce. The container has a base and a side wall having one portion higher than an opposing portion, the wall including at least one ridge, groove or other fluid retention device. The wall also includes a pair of opposing inwardly curved gripping surfaces for facilitating gripping by a user's fingers, the gripping surfaces including ribs or grooves. The container may also include a lid which snap fits onto the lip of the container. | 02-16-2012 |
Jimmie Keith Newton, Phenix City, AL US
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| 20100206287 | COOKING APPARATUS WITH ADJUSTABLE FUEL SUPPORT - A cooking apparatus with a cooking container in which is received a fuel component support device. The cooking apparatus having an adjustment mechanism drivingly connected with the fuel component support device. The adjustment mechanism includes a handle section and an interconnected shaft assembly connected with the handle section, the interconnected shaft assembly including a first shaft section and a linkage assembly drivingly connected to the first shaft section and positioned between a base portion of the cooking container and the fuel component support device such that rotation of the first shaft, as by a vertical swinging of the handle section, produces an opposite direction change in vertical height in the linkage assembly and the supported fuel component support device. A handle engagement section is provided as in one that includes a plurality of height position stop engagement locations. Also, in an embodiment, the handle section is releasably engageable with the engagement locations as to releasably fix the fuel component support rack at one of a plurality of different height positions. | 08-19-2010 |
John R. Newton, Vero Beach, FL US
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| 20090025802 | CONSTANT FLOW VALVE - A regulating valve includes an outer housing comprised of a cap joined to a base. The housing is internally subdivided by a barrier wall into a head section and a base section, the latter being further subdivided by a modulating assembly into a fluid chamber and a spring chamber. An inlet and a 90° outlet in the cap communicate with the fluid chamber. Fluid at a variable pressure is admitted into the fluid chamber via the inlet, with the modulating assembly serving to maintain the fluid exiting the fluid chamber via the outlet at a substantially constant pressure. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090095770 | DUAL FUNCTION DISPENSING HEAD FOR CARBONATED BEVERAGE MACHINE - A dispensing head incorporates multiple constant flow valves for controlling the flow of multiple liquids, e.g., syrup and carbonated water fed to a dispensing nozzle. The valves are normally closed and are opened by inlet pressures above selected threshold levels. Once open, the valves maintain the liquid flows at substantially constant flow rates and pressures, irrespective of variations of liquid input pressures and viscosities. A closure mechanism serves to close the valves at inlet pressures both above and below the threshold levels. The closure mechanism may be deactivated to simultaneously allow the valves to assume their modulating functions at inlet pressures above the threshold levels. | 04-16-2009 |
Kevin Newton, North Canton, OH US
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| 20100243729 | Banking system that operates responsive to data read from data bearing records - An automated banking machine operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a card reader that is operative to read data from user cards corresponding to a financial account. The automated banking machine further includes a sheet accepting device that is operative to receive at least one of notes and checks. A note acceptor includes at least one validator that includes at least one ultrasonic detector. The at least one validator is operative to identify suspect counterfeit notes produced by assembling pieces of genuine notes by identifying seams or other fastening features in the notes where such pieces are joined. The note validator may further include image sensors and/or radiation transmission sensors which are further usable to identify the presence of seams or other fastening features that can distinguish valid and suspect counterfeit notes. | 09-30-2010 |
Kirk C. Newton, Enfield, CT US
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| 20090197075 | COATINGS AND COATING PROCESSES FOR MOLYBDENUM SUBSTRATES - In a method for coating a molybdenum-based substrate, a molybdenum disilicide layer is formed on the substrate. Aluminum is reacted with hydrochloric gas to produce aluminum chloride. The aluminum chloride is reacted with hydrogen and carbon dioxide to produce alumina. A layer of the alumina is deposited atop the molybdenum disilicide layer. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100000698 | CASTING SYSTEM FOR INVESTMENT CASTING PROCESS - A casting system includes a core and a shell positioned relative to the core. A barrier coating is applied on at least one of the core and the shell. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110071013 | CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A ceramic matrix composite is formed from a non-oxide ceramic and continuous ceramic fibers. The matrix includes a hafnium donor in the matrix in an amount sufficient to harden the composite at elevated temperatures to prevent ablation of the composite. The matrix also includes a boron donor in the matrix in an amount sufficient to lower the glass transition temperature of the composite to flow over cracks formed in the composite. The method to form the matrix is selected from polymer infiltration pyrolysis, chemical vapor infiltration, and sequential polymer infiltration pyrolysis and chemical vapor infiltration. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110071014 | HYBRED POLYMER CVI COMPOSITES - A method of forming a highly densified chemical matrix composite CMC from a preform of a matrix of a non-oxide ceramic and continuous ceramic fibers. An interface coating is added, followed by partially densifying the preform with a resin to increase the density of the preform using a polymer infiltration pyrolysis PIP) process one or more times. A chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) process is used to bring the CMC to a final desired density. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110177318 | CERAMIC COMPOSITE ARTICLE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A ceramic composite article includes ceramic reinforcement fibers each having an outer surface and a continuous zinc oxide coating disposed on the ceramic reinforcement fibers and in contact with the outer surfaces. | 07-21-2011 |
Lon Newton, West Point, IA US
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| 20090080971 | BOLLARD ASSEMBLY - A bollard assembly having a post and a sleeve. The post has a cylindrical post wall forming a cavity and a passage in the post wall. The passage has a first section that extends longitudinally along the post wall and a second section that intersects the first section and extends crosswise to the first section. The sleeve has a cylindrical sleeve wall forming a cavity and a latch pin that is attached to the sleeve wall and extends into the cavity. The sleeve is adapted to receive the post such that the latch pin travels through the passage in the post wall. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100086350 | BOLLARD ASSEMBLY - A bollard assembly having a post and a sleeve. The post has a cylindrical post wall forming a cavity and a passage in the post wall. The passage has a first section that extends longitudinally along the post wall and a second section that intersects the first section and extends crosswise to the first section. The sleeve has a cylindrical sleeve wall forming a cavity and a latch pin that is attached to the sleeve wall and extends into the cavity. The sleeve is adapted to receive the post such that the latch pin travels through the passage in the post wall. | 04-08-2010 |
Mark Newton, Mauldin, SC US
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| 20100284814 | Machine component retention - An axial retention system for restraining axial movement of a first machine component having a dovetail within a complimentary-shaped dovetail slot in a second machine component that includes a first curved groove formed in a bottom surface of the dovetail slot and a second curved groove formed in a bottom surface of the dovetail. The first and second grooves are in alignment when the dovetail is located within the dovetail slot to thereby form a closed periphery aperture. A curved locking clip is received within the closed periphery aperture. An optional cover plate may be placed over the ends of the locking clip, with ends of the locking clip deformed by, for example, swaging. | 11-11-2010 |
Mark Newton US
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| 20090252611 | Axial compressor blade retention - An axial retention system for restraining axial movement of a machine component having a dovetail within a complimentary-shaped dovetail slot includes: a first substantially T-shaped groove formed in a bottom surface of the dovetail slot; a second substantially T-shaped groove formed in a bottom surface of the dovetail, the first and second grooves in alignment when the dovetail is located within the dovetail slot to thereby form a closed periphery substantially T-shaped slot having a stem portion and a lateral cross portion at one end of the stem component, wherein the other end of the stem is open; and a compressible locking clip adapted for insertion within the substantially T-shaped slot, the locking clip having a pair of oppositely extending lugs receivable in opposite ends of the lateral cross portion. | 10-08-2009 |
Mark Asbury Newton, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20110246926 | COMPARATIVE ACTION MANAGEMENT - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for enabling a user to set action items and automatically track the action items for the user. One implementation includes a server in communication with a network. The server according to some embodiments comprises a processing device configured to execute logic instructions of the server. The server also includes an interface device configured to communicate with an end user device via the network. An objective definition module is configured to enable a user of the end user device to enter at least one action item intended to be performed by the user during a specific time period. A recordation module is configured to receive updates from the user regarding a successful completion of at least a portion of the at least one action item. The recordation module is further configured to calculate progress that the user has made toward completing each of the at least one action item. | 10-06-2011 |
Mark Damian Newton, Auburndale, MA US
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| 20080319802 | LONG TERM CARE UNDERWRITING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for analyzing risk for underwriting insurance is provided. The method may comprise: inputting data regarding at least one applicant for insurance, wherein at least one item of data relates to a first category and at least one item of data relates to a second category; assigning a numerical risk factor to at least one item of data; generating a first numerical risk score for the first category; generating a second numerical risk score for the second category; generating a composite risk score based on at least the first numerical risk score and the second numerical risk score; assigning a composite risk score to at least one applicant for insurance; wherein the first category comprises medical conditions or severities of medical conditions and the second category comprises negative medical condition interactions. | 12-25-2008 |
Mark W. Newton, Holland, MI US
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| 20100073480 | BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD USING PREEXISTING VEHICULAR IMAGING DEVICES - A vehicular blind spot detection system ( | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100201896 | VEHICULAR REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING INTEGRATED BACKLIGHTING FOR A LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) - A vehicular rearview mirror assembly ( | 08-12-2010 |
Michael A. Newton, Madison, WI US
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| 20090104611 | METHODS OF WHOLE GENOME ANALYSIS - Methods are provided for ascertaining the sequence of a genomic DNA sample by nicking the DNA sample with a restriction nicking enzyme, followed by nick translation with labeled nucleotides, such that the labeled nucleotides can be quantified and compared to a known, reference genome. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090136486 | Biomarkers for human papilloma virus-associated cancer - Cervical cancer cells and HPV | 05-28-2009 |
| 20110301059 | Biomarkers For Human Papilloma Virus-Associated Cancers - Cervical cancer cells and HPV | 12-08-2011 |
Michael Abbott Newton, Madison, WI US
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| 20090099034 | Reagents and Methods for miRNA Expression Analysis and Identification of Cancer Biomarkers - This invention provides methods for amplifying, detecting, measuring, and identifying miRNAs from biological samples, particularly limited amounts of a biological sample. miRNAs that are differentially expressed in tumor samples and normal tissues are useful as cancer biomarkers for cancer diagnostics. | 04-16-2009 |
Michael M. Newton, Dardenne Prairie, MO US
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| 20090078089 | SEAL REMOVAL APPARATUS - One embodiment of a seal removal tool may include a handle, a seal grasping member, and a biasing member. The handle may have an end with a curved surface to roll back a seal. The seal grasping member may be adapted to move from an open extended position into a closed position in order to grasp and secure a seal. The biasing member may bias the seal grasping member towards the closed position. | 03-26-2009 |
Nicol Nuku Newton, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20110303605 | Electrobiochemical Reactor - A method for removing a target compound from a liquid can include arranging two active surfaces so as to be separated by a distance. The active surfaces can be placed within a flow of the liquid and can be capable of supporting an electrical charge, biological growth, and/or enzymes and proteins. The method can further include developing a population of microorganisms concentrated on the active surfaces where the population of microorganisms is configured to or capable of transformation of the target compounds. The method can further include developing enzymes or proteins concentrated on the active surfaces where the enzymes or proteins are configured to or capable of transformation of the target compounds. The method can further include applying a potential difference between the two active surfaces. The microorganisms and the potential difference can be sufficient in combination and/or with specific nutrients to remove the target compound from the liquid and maintain the population of microorganisms. The enzymes and proteins and the potential difference can be sufficient in combination to remove the target compound from the liquid. | 12-15-2011 |
Robert J. Newton, Chesterfield, MI US
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| 20100324770 | TRAILER HITCH ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A method of assisting a driver in aligning a vehicle hitch with a trailer hitch and electronic trailer alignment system includes providing a stereoscopic-imaging system and positioning the imaging system at one of the vehicle hitch or the trailer hitch. The imaging system includes at least two image sensors. At least two different images of a surface at the other of the vehicle hitch or the trailer hitch are captured with the at least two image sensors. Position data is captured from the at least two different images of the surface at the other of the vehicle hitch or the trailer hitch. The position data defines a position of the other of the vehicle hitch or the trailer hitch with respect to the one of the vehicle hitch or the trailer hitch. Steering data that will cause the vehicle hitch to approach the position of the trailer hitch is determined. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20120013741 | APPARATUS FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH A VEHICLE - An apparatus for use in association with a vehicle having a windshield ( | 01-19-2012 |
Robert James Newton, Chesterfield, MI US
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| 20120034857 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR USE IN A VEHICLE HVAC SYSTEM - A sensor module includes a housing. A heat source is located within the housing of the sensor module and a plurality of temperature sensors are mounted in housing of said sensor module. At least one temperature sensors is located adjacent to the heat source and at least one other temperature sensor is spaced from the heat source. A humidity sensor is located within the housing of the sensor module. A controller is connected to the plurality of temperature sensors and to the humidity sensor for determining at least one of relative humidity and temperature at the windscreen using a regression analysis and for providing a control signal indicative thereof. | 02-09-2012 |
Robert K. Newton, Beloit, WI US
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| 20090139411 | Grill including automatic gap calibration - A grill includes a lower platen assembly having a lower grilling surface and a pivotally attached upper platen assembly having an upper grilling surface. The upper platen assembly includes three motors encased in a shell. A cable attached to each motor suspends the upper grilling surface. The grill is automatically calibrated to ensure that the upper grilling surface is level. Each motor independently and sequentially raises the upper grilling surface from the lower grilling surface. When the upper grilling surface lifts from the lower grilling surface, the current in the motor changes. The settings of each motor at this instant are stored in a control to determine the calibration point when the upper grilling surface is level. The grill also automatically recognizes a food item placed on the lower grilling surface to determine the cooking parameters of the grill. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20110088869 | HEAT TREATING A DAIRY PRODUCT USING A HEAT PUMP - A method for heating and cooling a consumable product disposed in a product container includes the steps of: (i) heating the consumable product to a first temperature by transferring heat from ambient air to refrigerant through a liquid-to-air heat exchanger; and (ii) heating the consumable product to a second temperature without transferring heat from the ambient air to the refrigerant through the liquid-to-air heat exchanger; wherein the second temperature is greater than the first temperature. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110114664 | Dispenser with Aligned Spinner Motor and Valve Assembly for Dispensing Flowable Product - A dispenser ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110120163 | Semi-Frozen Product Dispenser - A semi-frozen product dispenser ( | 05-26-2011 |
Robert Nelson Newton, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20120084152 | Offer Message Flow System - Database creation, maintenance, and use with related components, including but not limited to one or more computer programs, enable a message originator to identify cellular telephone subscribers who are associated with a particular linking entity, and to then transmit messages to subscribers via their cellular telephones according to individualized input settings received from particular subscribers. | 04-05-2012 |
Roger Schofield Newton, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20090118317 | Statin-Carboxyalkylether Combinations - The invention is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a carboxyalkylether which lowers triglycerides and elevated HDL, and a statin which inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, thereby reducing LDL, said composition being useful for treating vascular diseases. | 05-07-2009 |
Ronald Newton, Carson City, NV US
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| 20080208188 | Probes For Electrical Current Therapy of Tissue, and Methods of Using Same - Disclosed herein are probes for use in delivering electrical current therapy to a target tissue. In specifically exemplified embodiments, the probes comprise a base comprised of a degradable material so as to prevent the potentially dangerous reuse of the probes. Also disclosed is a surgical tool for use in rectal examination and surgical removal of hemorrhoid tissue. The tool includes an anoscope having a somewhat conical shape wherein the proximal end is larger in diameter than the distal end. The anoscope has a first slot near the proximal end and a second slot near the distal end. An obturator is included that also has a somewhat conical shape. The obturator is smaller in diameter than the anoscope so that it will easily fit within the anoscope. A cylindrical shaped light cover is included as well, which is adapted to engage the first slot of the anoscope. The light cover further includes a receptacle and a lens in its distal end which receives a light. | 08-28-2008 |
Timothy Newton, Bridgeport, CT US
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| 20090218166 | SCAFFOLD AUXILIARY SHELF - An auxiliary shelf attachment for mobile scaffolds having a platform member and at least two vertically extending posts with multiple axially spaced apertures includes a substantially planar shelf member having a proximal edge, two side edges, and a distal edge adjacent which two legs are hingedly secured. Also included are attachment rods or hooks disposed adjacent corners of each of the two side edges and the proximal edge for removable attachment of the planar shelf member to two of the elongated posts. | 09-03-2009 |
Tygh J. Newton, Sherwood, OR US
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| 20110175971 | ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED INKJET EJECTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING AN ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED INKJET EJECTOR - An inkjet ejector provides electrical conductors for grounding electrically isolated layers in the ejector while electrically coupling a transducer of the ejector to a firing signal circuit. The inkjet ejector includes a diaphragm plate have a first side and a second side, a plurality of transducers mounted to the first side of the diaphragm plate, a polymer layer located on the second side of the diaphragm plate, an electrically conductive layer that is isolated from electrical ground by the polymer layer, and a plurality of electrical conductors, at least one of the electrical conductors extends from the electrically conductive layer to electrical ground through the polymer layer and other electrical conductors of the plurality of electrical conductors extend from each transducer to a firing signal circuit, the electrical conductor extending from the electrically conductive layer being the same material as the other electrical conductors in the plurality of electrical conductors. | 07-21-2011 |
William Newton, Louisville, KY US
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| 20110148199 | APPLIANCE DEMAND RESPONSE RANDOMIZATION AFTER DEMAND RESPONSE EVENT - An energy management system and method for one or more appliances includes a controller for managing power consumption within a household. The controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of one or more energy parameters of an associated energy supplying utility, including at least a peak demand period or an off-peak demand period. The controller is configured to at least one of communicate to, control and operate one or more appliances in one of a plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode in response to the received signal. The one or more appliances operate in the normal operating mode during the off-peak demand period and operate in the energy savings mode during the peak demand period. The controller is configured to control the return of the one or more appliances to the normal operating mode after the peak demand period is over to prevent an energy surge for the associated energy supplying utility. | 06-23-2011 |
William Newton, Brooks, KY US
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| 20080248738 | FLOW CONTROLLING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A flow controlling assembly configured to permit air flow between a first chamber and a second chamber. A frame member includes a damper contacting surface at least partially surrounding a frame opening configured to permit the air flow therethrough. A damper plate includes a frame contacting surface configured to contact the damper contacting surface when the damper plate is in a closed position. A hinge assembly is disposed between the frame member and the damper plate. The hinge assembly is configured to permit the damper plate to rotate on a rotational axis relative to the frame member and to permit the rotational axis to translate relative to the frame member. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090235674 | DEMAND DRIVEN ICE MODE SOFTWARE - This disclosure is related to software that responds to consumer usage patterns in order to create more ice. The developed software monitors ice dispenses rather they are crushed or cubed. When a threshold of the number of dispenses within the preset time period has been met, the freezer enters a high demand mode. During high demand mode, the freezer is commanded to run at a colder temperature for a preset period of time. The method described in this disclosure includes setting a threshold for the number of dispenses within a time interval and detecting the number of dispenses that are related to a trigger's activation. The method continues with sending a signal when the number of dispenses surpasses the threshold within the time interval and taking a corrective action that increases the production of ice when the signal is received. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100101254 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES - A refrigerator comprises a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment and one or more power consuming features/functions including a refrigeration system for cooling the fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment. A controller is operatively connected to the one or more power consuming features/functions. The controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of current state of an associated energy supplying utility. The controller operates the refrigerator in one of plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode, in response to the received signal. The controller is configured to at least one of selectively schedule, delay, adjust and deactivate at least one of the one or more power consuming features/functions to reduce power consumption of the refrigerator in the energy savings mode. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110314842 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HARVESTING ICE IN AN ICE MAKER SYSTEM - Method and apparatus for ice maker systems are disclosed. One exemplary method comprises the steps of: heating an ice mold body to separate ice formed in the ice mold body from the ice mold body; releasing the separated ice from the ice mold body; and contacting at least a portion of the ice mold body with a heat transfer fluid to cool the ice mold body. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120023987 | REFRIGERATION DEMAND RESPONSE RECOVERY - A refrigerator comprises a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment and one or more power consuming features/functions including a refrigeration system for cooling the fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment. A controller is operatively connected to the one or more power consuming features/functions. The controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of current state of an associated energy supplying utility. The controller adjusts the temperature of the refrigerator and/or freezer from a normal setting to a higher point during an energy saving mode and then back to a normal temperature. The transition between low and high is controlled to reduce energy consumption. | 02-02-2012 |
William P. Newton, Griffin, GA US
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| 20100023363 | Logistics plannning in a business environment - A method for supply chain design may include identifying nodes, links connecting the nodes, and replenishment strategies for moving materials along the links, in a supply chain. The method may also include determining a value indicative of the complexity of the supply chain based on a characteristic of the nodes, links, and replenishment strategies. The method may also include identifying whether core competencies of the nodes are underutilized. The method may also include reducing the complexity of the supply chain to increase utilization of the core competencies of the nodes. | 01-28-2010 |
William T. Newton, Old Hickory, TN US
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| 20110038496 | HEARING ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - A circuit includes a microphone circuit, an audio processing module, a digital audio processing module, and an active noise reduction (ANR) circuit. The microphone circuit receives acoustic vibrations and generates an audio signal therefrom. The audio processing module generates a representation of the audio signal. The digital audio processing module compensates the representation of the audio signal based on hearing compensation data to produce a hearing compensated audio signal. The ANR circuit receives the hearing compensated audio signal and an ANR signal. The ANR circuit further functions to adjust the hearing compensated audio signal based on the ANR signal to produce an output audio signal, wherein the ANR signal is generated based on the output audio signal. | 02-17-2011 |