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Norman J. Armendariz, Plano, TX US
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20110298488 | THROUGH CARRIER DUAL SIDE LOOP-BACK TESTING OF TSV DIE AFTER DIE ATTACH TO SUBSTRATE - A method of testing electronic assemblies including singulated TSV die attached to a ML package substrate, on a substrate carrier. The substrate carrier includes through-holes for allowing probe contact to the BGA substrate pads on a bottomside of the package substrate that are coupled to the frontside of the TSVs. Contactable TSV tips on the bottomside of the TSV die are contacted with a topside coupler that includes a pattern of coupling terminals that matches a layout of at least a portion of the TSV tips or pads coupled to the TSV tips. The topside coupler electrically connects pairs of coupling terminals to provide a plurality of TSV loop back paths. The BGA substrate pads are contacted with a plurality of probes tips that extend through the through-holes to couple to the frontside of the TSVs. Electrical testing is performed across the electronic assembly to obtain at least one test parameter. | 12-08-2011 |
20110304349 | LATERAL COUPLING ENABLED TOPSIDE ONLY DUAL-SIDE TESTING OF TSV DIE ATTACHED TO PACKAGE SUBSTRATE - A method of topside only dual-side testing of an electronic assembly includes providing a singulated through substrate via (TSV) die flip chip attached to a die support including a package substrate. The TSVs on the TSV die extend from its frontside to contactable TSV tips on its bottomside. The TSVs on the frontside of the TSV die are coupled to embedded topside substrate pads on a top surface of the ML substrate. The die support includes lateral coupling paths between at least a portion of the embedded topside substrate pads and lateral topside pads on a topside surface of the die support lateral to the die area. The contactable TSV tips are contacted with probes to provide a first topside connection to the TSVs, and the lateral topside pads are contacted with probes to provide a second topside connection. Dual-side testing across the electronic assembly is performed using the first and second topside connections. | 12-15-2011 |
20130271172 | PROBE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A probe tip may include a plurality of spaced projections adapted to contact the input/output lands of an integrated circuit device. | 10-17-2013 |
Norman J. James, San Diego, CA US
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20140027537 | INTEGRATED VARIABLE AREA FAN NOZZLE AND THRUST REVERSER - A nacelle assembly for a turbofan engine includes a forward nacelle portion having an aft edge and defining a bypass duct that transports bypass airflow of the turbofan engine, a translatable sleeve that is translatable aft of the forward nacelle portion, and a variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) airfoil that is movable between a stowed position, a VAFN flow position, and a thrust reverse position. Blocker doors for the thrust position are integrated into the VAFN airfoil. | 01-30-2014 |
20140027602 | HYBRID HINGE AND LATCH BEAM - A hybrid beam for support of a nacelle panel of a jet engine is disclosed. The beam is comprised of a first longitudinal composite panel and a second longitudinal composite panel, wherein the first longitudinal composite panel is integrally affixed to the second longitudinal composite panel along a longitudinal edge. The composite panels form a composite beam structure that is substantially open with a cross-section that is generally “L-shaped”. A plurality of hinge stations are affixed to a first side of the first longitudinal composite panel and at least one track guide is disposed on a second side of the first longitudinal composite panel. The track guides receive a head portion of a slider that is fixed to the translating jet engine nacelle panel. Each hinge station further comprises a bushing for defining a center of rotation for the jet engine nacelle panel relative to the beam. | 01-30-2014 |
20140271169 | NACELLE FOR A HIGH BYPASS RATIO ENGINE WITH MULTIPLE FLOW PATHS - Nacelle air management systems for a high bypass ratio engine are provided. The nacelles air management systems may include an outer cowl and an inner cowl that are configured to provide dual bypass flow channels around an engine core. These systems may be employed to accommodate larger engine fans. The nacelle air management system may also include one or more blocker doors are configured to at least partial obstruct and/or direct air from the dual bypass flow channels to create reverse thrust. | 09-18-2014 |
20140325956 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR THRUST VECTORING - In various embodiments, the thrust vectoring systems described herein create variable reverse thrust during a landing event. The reverse thrust may be varied based on manual inputs, dynamically changing operating events, or a landing duty cycle. In various embodiments, the thrust vectoring systems comprise a movable shelf that is capable of adjusting a directing a fluid flow to create a variable reverse thrust which may reduce the risk of foreign object ingestion in the engine at lower ground speeds. | 11-06-2014 |
Norman J. Karin, Richland, WA US
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20100266691 | Agents and Methods to Stimulate Bone Healing - An agent for stimulating bone healing including isolated lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and a hydrogel. A method of enhancing bone healing including identifying a damaged area of a bone and administering an agent comprising lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) is administered to the damaged area of the bone. A method of increasing bone regrowth. A subject is identified having a bone injury and lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) is administered to the subject. | 10-21-2010 |
Norman J. Kirchner, Jr., Austin, TX US
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20140039826 | Measurement System Results Queue For Improved Performance - System and method for testing units under test (UUTs). A test sequence is provided that includes an acquisition sequence and a processing sequence. The acquisition sequence may include a sequence of acquisition functions for performing acquisitions on one or more UUTs. The processing sequence may include a sequence of processing functions for processing measurement data resulting from the acquisitions. Each acquisition function may be performed, including performing a plurality of acquisitions, thereby generating respective measurement data sets, and storing the respective measurement data sets in order of the acquisitions. Each processing function may be performed, including retrieving and processing each respective measurement data set in order of acquisition. At least one processing function of the processing sequence may be performed concurrently with at least one acquisition function of the acquisition sequence. | 02-06-2014 |
Norman J. Macdonald Iii, Lunenberg, MA US
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20100126739 | DECORATIVE SUPPORT PANEL - The invention features an apparatus and method for positioning and supporting a sprinkler head in a ceiling, floor, or wall. In one aspect of the invention, a sprinkler head may be received by a sleeve extending through a broad surface of the plate. The plate may be configured to be removably attached to a support structure in the ceiling, floor, or wall and having an exterior surface exposed to the room or the plate may be attached to a decorative panel which is configured to be removably attached to a support structure in the ceiling, floor, or wall and having an exterior surface exposed to the room. The sleeve may be defined by an opening in the plate or it may be a separate structure permanently or removably attached to the plate. | 05-27-2010 |
20110278374 | DECORATIVE SUPPORT PANEL - The invention features an apparatus and method for positioning and supporting a sprinkler head in a ceiling, floor, or wall. In one aspect of the invention, a sprinkler head may be received by a sleeve extending through a broad surface of the plate. The plate may be configured to be removably attached to a support structure in the ceiling, floor, or wall and having an exterior surface exposed to the room or the plate may be attached to a decorative panel which is configured to be removably attached to a support structure in the ceiling, floor, or wall and having an exterior surface exposed to the room. The sleeve may be defined by an opening in the plate or it may be a separate structure permanently or removably attached to the plate. | 11-17-2011 |
Norman J. Macdonald, Iii, Lunenburg, MA US
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20090008104 | FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER HEAD SUPPORT - A central hub includes a plate and a sleeve attached to the plate and adapted to receive a sprinkler head. The sleeve may be a telescoping sleeve. By providing a central hub with the plate and sleeve, the central hub provides increased stability and versatility to the sprinkler head. The plate provides additional stability and support to the sleeve, and thus the sprinkler head, rendering the combination better able to operate effectively when high fluid pressures are utilized. The central hub is generally attached to a support structure by some mechanism, such as a leg. The addition of the plate adds versatility by increasing the number and variety of legs that can be used to attach the central hub to the support structure. | 01-08-2009 |
20110284098 | HUB WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A hub assembly for supporting a portion of a flexible sprinkler assemblage within a ceiling, the hub assembly including a primary support mounted to a ceiling support member, and a secondary support member rotatable relative to a primary support member between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, portions of the supports are overlapping and cut outs formed in the primary support cooperate together with cut outs formed in the secondary support to define a hub opening configured to receive the portion of the flexible sprinkler assemblage. The hub assembly also includes a locking mechanism configured to selectively connect the primary support to the secondary support, and an adjustment mechanism disposed on the primary support that is configured to secure the position of the portion of the flexible sprinkler assemblage within the hub opening, and is separate from the locking mechanism. | 11-24-2011 |
20110315409 | HAT CHANNEL ADAPTOR FOR SPRINKLER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - An adaptor is provided that is configured to receive a support assembly for mounting a flexible fire sprinkler fitting in a ceiling support structure formed of parallel, spaced beams. The adaptor includes first and second long sides configured to be secured to each beam of an adjacent pair of beams, and first and second short sides configured to be secured to the support assembly. One end of each long side is joined by the first short side, and an opposed end of each long side is joined by the second short side such that the first and second long sides are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the first and second short sides, whereby the adaptor is a generally elongated, hollow, rectangular structure. The adaptor permits the support assembly to be mounted in a suspended ceiling formed of hat channel or metal stud furring. | 12-29-2011 |
20120097406 | CLAMP FOR SPRINKLER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a leg configured to extend transverse to each of a pair of adjacent parallel spaced beams. The leg includes levered clamp assemblies that are configured for connecting and supporting each end of the leg to a corresponding one of the beams. The levered clamp assemblies include a first plate and a second plate, each plate configured to straddle the beam. The levered clamp assemblies also include a lever assembly. The lever assembly includes a rod passing through corresponding rod openings in the first and second plates, and a lever pivotally connected to one end of the rod. The lever includes a cam surface disposed adjacent to the first plate. The lever assembly is configured to reduce spacing between the plates upon actuation of the lever, whereby the leg is secured to the beam. | 04-26-2012 |
20120298384 | HUB WITH LOCKING MECHANISM - A hub assembly for supporting a portion of a flexible sprinkler assemblage within a ceiling, the hub assembly including a primary support mounted to a ceiling support member, and a secondary support member rotatable relative to a primary support member between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, portions of the supports are overlapping and cut outs formed in the primary support cooperate together with cut outs formed in the secondary support to define a hub opening configured to receive the portion of the flexible sprinkler assemblage. The hub assembly also includes a locking mechanism configured to selectively connect the primary support to the secondary support, and an adjustment mechanism disposed on the primary support that is configured to secure the position of the portion of the flexible sprinkler assemblage within the hub opening, and is separate from the locking mechanism. | 11-29-2012 |
20130220649 | CLAMP FOR SPRINKLER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A fire sprinkler support assembly includes a leg configured to extend transverse to each of a pair of adjacent parallel spaced beams. The leg includes levered clamp assemblies that are configured for connecting and supporting each end of the leg to a corresponding one of the beams. The levered clamp assemblies include a first plate and a second plate, each plate configured to straddle the beam. The levered clamp assemblies also include a lever assembly. The lever assembly includes a rod passing through corresponding rod openings in the first and second plates, and a lever pivotally connected to one end of the rod. The lever includes a cam surface disposed adjacent to the first plate. The lever assembly is configured to reduce spacing between the plates upon actuation of the lever, whereby the leg is secured to the beam. | 08-29-2013 |
Norman J. Moore, North Berwick, ME US
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20080241864 | EIA for monitoring legionella pneumophila presence in water samples - A qualitative and quantitative EIA for detecting | 10-02-2008 |
20110201013 | Assays and Devices For Identifying Pathogens - Provided are methods and devices for identifying pathogens based on protein translation from ribosomes isolated from the pathogens. | 08-18-2011 |
Norman J. Panseri, Irvin, PA US
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20130273394 | Apparatus and Method for Imparting Selected Topographies to Aluminum Sheet Metal - A method for surface treating work rolls to produce isotropic textured aluminum sheet features indenting the surface of the working rolls that produce the sheet with spherical media such as steel ball bearings having the requisite properties to avoid fracture and resulting in a smooth surface lacking facets. The spherical media can be introduced into a nip between two rolls and indent by compression, but ultrasonic peening or knurling. The aluminum sheet produced by the roll has properties that facilitate mechanical forming, such as when the sheet is processed by forming tools. | 10-17-2013 |
Norman J. Panseri, Irwin, PA US
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20130122327 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPARTING SELECTED TOPOGRAPHIES TO ALUMINUM SHEET METAL - A method for surface treating work rolls to produce isotropic textured aluminum sheet features shot-peening the surface of the working rolls that produce the sheet. The media may be steel balls, such as ball bearings or other media, such as glass or ceramic balls, depending upon the optical properties desired for the aluminum sheet, e.g., in terms of diffuseness or brightness of reflection. The various parameters of shot-peening can be varied to accommodate given properties of the roll, such as hardness and existing surface texture to achieve a given desired surface texture. A sheet surface with target properties and the work roll processing needed to produce it may be generated by computer modeling. | 05-16-2013 |
20140060700 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPARTING SELECTED TOPOGRAPHIES TO ALUMINUM SHEET METAL AND APPLICATION THERE FOR - A material handler formed from isotropic textured aluminum sheet rolled by rolls indented with spherical media, such as steel ball bearings, producing a sheet with a low coefficient of friction relative to particulate matter like flour. The slippery sheeting may be used to make tanks, silos, conduits and guides to facilitate storage and flow of the particulate matter. | 03-06-2014 |
Norman J. Smith, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20130057367 | CAPACITIVE RF COUPLER FOR UTILITY SMART METER RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATIONS - Method and apparatus for locating a low insertion loss apparatus for capacitive coupling of radio frequency (RF) signals from within the confines of a dielectric housing of a utility meter, through the dielectric cover, avoiding the need for drilling a hole in the utility meter body or meter dielectric cover, to route the coaxial RF cable from the embedded wireless modem to an external remote antenna or in-line power amplifier. Specifically the invention relates to an improved capacitive coupling method, which provides for an un-tethered or tethered integral radio frequency (RF) coupler where said RF coupler is located within and on the outer surface of a replacement dielectric cover or alternately retro-fitted on the inner surface and outer surface of an existing utility meter dielectric cover. A method and apparatus for a, standalone, alternative embodiment of the capacitive RF Coupler apparatus is also described and illustrated herein. | 03-07-2013 |
Norman J. Suguitan, Ballston Lake, NY US
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20090295239 | HEAT TRANSFER ENHANCEMENT OF VENTILATION CHIMNEYS FOR DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE ROTORS - A cooling gas ventilation chimney is provided for an end region of a dynamoelectric machine having a rotor. A plurality of radial slots are provided in the rotor, and a plurality of coils are seated in the radial slots. The coils form radially stacked turns. The ventilation chimney includes one or more chimney slots that are defined in at least a portion of the radially stacked turns. The chimney slots extend in a substantially radial direction to the rotor, and at least a portion of a surface of the chimney slots is turbulated so as to have a roughened surface profile for enhanced heat transfer. | 12-03-2009 |
20100019591 | HEAT TRANSFER ENHANCEMENT OF VENTILATION CHIMNEYS FOR DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE ROTORS - A cooling gas ventilation chimney is provided for enhancing the heat transfer of an end region of a dynamoelectric machine. The dynamoelectric machine includes a rotor having a plurality of radial slots. A plurality of coils are seated in the radial slots, and the coils form a plurality of radially stacked turns. The ventilation chimney includes one or more chimney slots defined in at least a portion of the radially stacked turns. The chimney slots extend in a substantially radial direction to the rotor, and some of the chimney slots have an axial or circumferential length different from other chimney slots. | 01-28-2010 |
Norman J. Syguitan, Ballston Lake, NY US
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20100096937 | HEAT TRANSFER ENHANCEMENT OF DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE ROTORS - A rotor is provided for a dynamoelectric machine having one or more windings. The windings have one or more turns, and the turns have one or more outlet ducts that are located near a chimney. When the outlet ducts are stacked one on top of another, they form substantially radially oriented passages. The heat transfer performance of a portion of the rotor can be improved by locating two or more circumferentially spaced radial ducts near the chimney. A chimney can also be formed of one or more chimney slots defined in at least a portion of the turns, where one or more chimney slots extend in a substantially slanted direction to a radial direction of the rotor. A transition region of the rotor can also include one or more diagonal flow channels, which discharge into one or more chimneys. | 04-22-2010 |