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Alan F. Norris, Hinesburg, VT US
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| 20100230751 | SELF-ALIGNED SCHOTTKY DIODE - A Schottky barrier diode comprises a doped guard ring having a doping of a second conductivity type in a semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) substrate. The Schottky barrier diode further comprises a first-conductivity-type-doped semiconductor region having a doping of a first conductivity type, which is the opposite of the second conductivity type, on one side of a dummy gate electrode and a Schottky barrier structure surrounded by the doped guard ring on the other side. A Schottky barrier region may be laterally surrounded by the dummy gate electrode and the doped guard ring. The doped guard ring includes an unmetallized portion of a gate-side second-conductivity-type-doped semiconductor region having a doping of a second conductivity type. A Schottky barrier region may be laterally surrounded by a doped guard ring including a gate-side doped semiconductor region and a STI-side doped semiconductor region. Design structures for the inventive Schottky barrier diode are also provided. | 09-16-2010 |
Alan Frederick Norris, Fairfax, VT US
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| 20090090970 | SOI SUBSTRATE CONTACT WITH EXTENDED SILICIDE AREA - A low resistance contact structure and method of making the structure. The structure includes a polysilicon contact through an upper silicon layer and buried oxide layer to a lower silicon layer of a silicon-on-insulation substrate. A region of the upper silicon layer surrounds the polysilicon contact and top surface of the polysilicon contact and surrounding region of upper silicon layer are metal silicided providing an extended contact area greater than the area of the top surface of polysilicon contact. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090093092 | SOI SUBSTRATE CONTACT WITH EXTENDED SILICIDE AREA - A low resistance contact structure and method of making the structure. The structure includes a polysilicon contact through an upper silicon layer and buried oxide layer to a lower silicon layer of a silicon-on-insulation substrate. A region of the upper silicon layer surrounds the polysilicon contact and top surface of the polysilicon contact and surrounding region of upper silicon layer are metal silicided providing an extended contact area greater than the area of the top surface of polysilicon contact. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20100084736 | SOI SUBSTRATE CONTACT WITH EXTENDED SILICIDE AREA - A low resistance contact structure and method of making the structure. The structure includes a polysilicon contact through an upper silicon layer and buried oxide layer to a lower silicon layer of a silicon-on-insulation substrate. A region of the upper silicon layer surrounds the polysilicon contact and top surface of the polysilicon contact and surrounding region of upper silicon layer are metal silicided providing an extended contact area greater than the area of the top surface of polysilicon contact. | 04-08-2010 |
Arthur C. Norris, Mims, FL US
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| 20110099210 | PERSONNEL REGISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A participant assignment system is for assigning a plurality of participants to a plurality of different teams. The system may include a participant database configured to store participant data for each participant comprising participant age and at least one participant preference, and a processor coupled to the participant database. The processor may be configured to (a) assign a given participant to a given team based upon the age of the given participant and overall team ages for the plurality of different teams, (b) recursively assign other participants to the given team based upon participant preferences, and (c) repeat (a) and (b) until each of the plurality of participants is assigned to a respective team. | 04-28-2011 |
Ben Norris, Monkton, VT US
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| 20100277725 | UNIVERSAL MULTIDETECTION SYSTEM FOR MICROPLATES - An apparatus and a method for optically analyzing a sample are provided. The apparatus includes a first optical device that transmits a narrow waveband of light and has a first filter and a first monochromator that provide different paths for the narrow waveband of the light. The apparatus may also include a light source that generates the light as broadband excitation light, in which case the first optical device transmits a narrow waveband of the broadband excitation light through the first filter or the first monochromator. Further, the apparatus may include a second optical device that directs the narrow waveband of the broadband excitation light onto the sample and receives emission light from the sample, a third optical device that transmits a narrow waveband of the emission light, and a detector that converts the narrow waveband of the emission light into an electrical signal. | 11-04-2010 |
Beverly Norris, Blaine, MN US
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| 20090269841 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CELLS AND CELL PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A cell culture system for the production of cells and cell derived products includes a reusable instrumentation base device incorporating hardware to support cell culture growth. A disposable cultureware module including a cell growth chamber is removably attachable to the instrumentation base device. The base device includes microprocessor control and a pump for circulating cell culture medium through the cell growth chamber. The cultureware module is removably attached to the instrumentation base device. Cells are introduced into the cell growth chamber and a source of medium is fluidly attached to the cultureware module. Operating parameters are programmed into the microprocessor control. The pump is operated to circulate the medium through the cell growth chamber to grow cells or cell products therein. The grown cells or cell products are harvested from the cell growth chamber and the cultureware module is then disposed. | 10-29-2009 |
Chris Norris, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20100098528 | TORQUE MONITORING APPARATUS - A torque monitoring apparatus is disclosed herein. The torque monitoring apparatus includes a hub extending along an axis of rotation between first and second opposite ends. The torque monitoring apparatus also includes a plurality of spokes positioned on the hub and extending radially outward from the hub to respective distal ends. The torque monitoring apparatus also includes a plurality of projections spaced from the plurality of spokes along the axis of rotation. Each of the plurality of projections extends radially outward from the hub to respective distal ends. The plurality of projections are thinner along the axis than the plurality of spokes. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100101334 | TORQUE MONITORING APPARATUS - A torque monitoring apparatus for monitoring torque between a driving structure rotating about a first axis and a driven structure rotating about a second axis. The torque monitoring apparatus includes a piston and cylinder assembly. The piston is received in an aperture defined by the cylinder. At least one of the piston and the cylinder is operable for connection to one of the driving structure and the driven structure and rectilinearly moveable along the first axis or the second axis. The aperture is centered on the axis of rectilinear movement. | 04-29-2010 |
Christine Norris, Stamford, CT US
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| 20090072400 | CONTACT FORMING IN TWO PORTIONS AND CONTACT SO FORMED - Methods of forming a contact in two or more portions and a contact so formed are disclosed. One method includes providing a device including a silicide region; and forming a contact to the silicide region by: first forming a lower contact portion to the silicide region through a first dielectric layer, and second forming an upper contact portion to the lower contact portion through a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer. A contact may include a first contact portion contacting a silicide region, the first contact portion having a width less than 100 nm; and a second contact portion coupled to the first contact portion from above, the second contact portion having a width greater than the width of the first contact portion. | 03-19-2009 |
David Norris, Longmont, CO US
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| 20100248225 | GENE EXPRESSION PROFILING FOR IDENTIFICATION, MONITORING AND TREATMENT OF MELANOMA - A method is provided in various embodiments for determining a profile data set for a subject with skin cancer or a condition related to skin cancer based on a sample from the subject, wherein the sample provides a source of RNAs. The method includes using amplification for measuring the amount of RNA corresponding to at least 1 constituent from Tables 1-6. The profile data set comprises the measure of each constituent, and amplification is performed under measurement conditions that are substantially repeatable. | 09-30-2010 |
David Norris, Greenwood Village, CO US
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| 20100168210 | T-Cell Cytokine-Inducing Surface Molecules and Methods of Use - The invention provides cytokine modulators and methods for using the same to modulate cytokine production in monocyte lineage-derived cells. In particular, cytokine modulators of the invention selectively bind to a T-cell cytokine-inducing surface molecule (TCISM)-ligand of T lymphocytes or the corresponding TCISM-receptor of monocyte lineage-derived cells, thereby modulating cytokine production in monocyte lineage-derived cells. | 07-01-2010 |
David A. Norris, Englewood, CO US
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| 20090169497 | Treatment and Prevention of Skin Injury Due to Exposure to Ultraviolet Light - Photoprotective agents useful for the treatment or prevention of cell damage, particularly skin injury due to UV-light. Methods of prevention or treatment of cell damage and skin injury due to exposure to UV-light, particularly UVB-light. Methods include administration of an effective amount of one or more photoprotective N-mercaptoalkanoylcysteine derivatives of this invention, particularly bucillamine or a salt or solvate thereof, to a mammal, particularly a human, which has been or will be exposed to UV-light. Administration may be oral, topical or parenteral. | 07-02-2009 |
David A. Norris, Greenwood Village, CO US
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| 20100278829 | DUAL INHIBITION OF IMMUNOPHILIN/CYCLOPHILIN FAMILY MEMBERS AND EMMPRIN IMMUNOGLOBULIN RECEPTOR SUPERFAMILY MEMBERS - The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for modulating an adaptive immune response without significantly affecting an innate immunity response in a subject by modulating a combination of an Immunophilin/Cyclophilin Family Member and an EMMPRIN Immunoglobulin Receptor Superfamily Member. The present invention also provides methods and compositions for treating a variety of clinical conditions by modulating an Immunophilin/Cyclophilin Family Member and an EMMPRIN Immunoglobulin Receptor Superfamily Member. | 11-04-2010 |
Derek J. Norris, Pennington, NJ US
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| 20090048244 | PYRROLOTRIAZINE COMPOUNDS AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides compounds of formula I | 02-19-2009 |
| 20100331324 | FUSED HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS USEFUL AS MODULATORS OF NUCLEAR HORMONE RECEPTOR FUNCTION - Disclosed are fused heterocyclic compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds in the treatment of at least one androgen receptor-associated condition, such as, for example, cancer, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110039838 | PYRROLOTRIAZINE COMPOUNDS AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides compounds of formula I | 02-17-2011 |
Don E. Norris, Sea Tac, WA US
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| 20080240850 | ELECTROMAGNETIC MECHANICAL PULSE FORMING OF FLUID JOINTS FOR HIGH-PRESSURE APPLICATIONS - An electromagnetically formed fluid circuit joint ( | 10-02-2008 |
Donnie Norris, Pleasureville, KY US
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| 20100083614 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A LOAD TO A PALLET WITH A ROPED FILM WEB - An apparatus and method for wrapping a palletized load are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a film dispenser for dispensing a film web, at least one guide rollers configured to engage the width of the film web, and at least one roping element. The at least one roping element may be a cable rolling roper configured to roll a portion of the film web into a rolled cable of film. The apparatus may also include means for providing relative rotation between the load and the dispenser to wrap a roped portion of the film web around a base of the load/top portion of a pallet supporting the load. | 04-08-2010 |
Douglas A. D. Norris, Clemmons, NC US
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| 20090194475 | System and Method for Liquid Filtration with Reduced Hold-Up Volume - In one embodiment according to the invention, there is provided a filter device for liquid filtration, the filter device being in fluid communication with a plurality of liquid pathways, at least one pathway of the plurality of liquid pathways having a smallest equivalent fluid flow diameter of the plurality of liquid pathways. The device comprises a filter membrane ( | 08-06-2009 |
Douglas J. Norris, North Chelmsford, MA US
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| 20110163540 | O-RINGLESS SEAL COUPLINGS - An operative fluid device ( | 07-07-2011 |
Frank M. Norris, New York, NY US
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| 20100069816 | Biocompatible devices, systems, and methods for reducing levels of proinflammatory or antiinflammatory stimulators or mediators in the blood - Devices, systems, and methods reduce levels of proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators in blood by selective adsorption. The devices, systems, and methods are useful in situations where abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators occur, or during events that do induce or have the potential for inducing abnormal production of proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. The devices, systems, and methods serve to prevent, control, reduce, or alleviate the severity of the inflammatory response and disease states that are associated with abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100233673 | Devices, systems, and methods for reducing levels of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators in blood products - Devices, systems, and methods reduce levels of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators in blood by selective adsorption. The devices, systems; and methods are useful in situations where abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators occur, or during events that do induce or have the potential for inducing abnormal production of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. The devices, systems, and methods serve to prevent, control, reduce, or alleviate the severity of the inflammatory response and disease states that are associated with abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110004152 | Biocompatible devices, systems, and methods for reducing levels of proinflammatory of antiinflammatory stimulators or mediators in the blood - Devices, systems, and methods reduce levels of proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators in blood by selective adsorption. The devices, systems, and methods are useful in situations where abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators occur, or during events that do induce or have the potential for inducing abnormal production of proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. The devices, systems, and methods serve to prevent, control, reduce, or alleviate the severity of the inflammatory response and disease states that are associated with abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110097700 | Methods for reducing levels of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators in the blood - Devices, systems, and methods reduce levels of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators in blood by selective adsorption. The devices, systems, and methods are useful in situations where abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators occur, or during events that do induce or have the potential for inducing abnormal production of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. The devices, systems, and methods serve to prevent, control, reduce, or alleviate the severity of the inflammatory response and disease states that are associated with abnormal levels of or unregulated or excessive interaction among pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory stimulators or mediators. | 04-28-2011 |
Gary J. Norris, Anderson, IN US
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| 20090113597 | Special tattoo display shirt - An apparel device called a Special Tattoo Display Shirt. The device provides unique features and combinations of features that are specifically use to display tattoos for individuals. The Special Tattoo Display Shirt may be used with shoulder tattoos, lower back tattoos and other tattoos for individuals that have a desire to display or “show case” the artwork with unique yet tasteful clothing. The new device presents a simple manner or means for that individual to display their tattoo artwork that may often be covered and hidden by other conventional apparel. | 05-07-2009 |
George Norris, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20110136452 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION UNIT, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF POWER CONTROL OF A POWER AMPLIFIER THEREFOR - A wireless communication unit comprising a transmitter having a power amplifier, a controller logic module arranged to control a power control value of the power amplifier and a closed loop control system operably coupled to the power amplifier and arranged to monitor a level of peak PA compression, wherein in response to the identified level of peak PA compression the controller logic module is arranged to automatically adjust a power amplifier power control value of the PA to obtain a predetermined level of peak PA compression. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110201287 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION UNIT, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF POWER CONTROL OF A POWER AMPLIFIER THEREFOR - A wireless communication unit comprises a transmitter having a forward path comprising a power amplifier, PA, and a feedback path arranged to feed back a portion of a signal output from the PA to a point in the forward path prior to the PA. The forward path and feedback path form a constant gain tracking (CGT) loop. The feedback path comprises an adaptive predistortion logic module located outside of the CGT loop and arranged to form an APD loop with the forward path and feedback path. The CGT loop comprises a controller logic module arranged to determine a gain offset of a signal routed through the forward path and feedback path and in response thereto set a drive level of the PA. | 08-18-2011 |
George B. Norris, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20080243899 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING DIGITAL PRE-DISTORTION BASED ON LOOKUP TABLE GAIN VALUES | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080298500 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING DIGITAL PRE-DISTORTION WITH FEEDBACK SIGNAL ADJUSTMENT - In an embodiment, a digital pre-distortion apparatus processes an input signal to produce a pre-distorted signal, and processes the pre-distorted signal to produce a feedback signal. The apparatus also rotates an adjustment gain by a gain rotation angle to produce a rotated adjustment gain, where the gain rotation angle is based on a phase difference between the input signal and the feedback signal. The apparatus also applies the rotated adjustment gain to the feedback signal, which may result in rotation of the feedback signal into a target phase region. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090111399 | ADAPTIVE PRE-DISTORTION WITH INTERFERENCE DETECTION AND MITIGATION - Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and electronic systems adapted to perform adaptive pre-distortion. Embodiments include combining an input sample with a gain value to generate a pre-distorted data sample, where the gain value is a function of at least one gain entry stored within a gain lookup table. An amplified analog signal is generated from the pre-distorted data sample, and a feedback sample is also generated, which corresponds to an antenna output signal. The antenna output signal includes the amplified analog signal. A difference indicator is generated to reflect a difference between the input sample and the feedback sample, and at least one updated gain value is generated based on a comparison between the difference indicator and at least one previous difference indicator. At least one gain entry within the gain lookup table is updated with the at least one updated gain value. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090179704 | LOAD INSENSITIVE BALANCED POWER AMPLIFIER AND RELATED OPERATING METHOD - A balanced power amplifier that is insensitive to load line variations is provided. The balanced power amplifier is suitable for use in wireless transmitter applications, such as cellular telephones, mobile computing devices, and portable communication devices. An embodiment of such a balanced power amplifier includes an input coupler, first and second amplifier devices, and a level adjustment component. The input coupler generates a first signal component and a second signal component from an input signal, where the first signal component and the second signal component are out of phase relative to one another. The first amplifier device generates a first output signal that is influenced by the first signal component, and the second amplifier device generates a second output signal that is influenced by the second signal component. The level adjustment component is coupled between the input coupler device and the input of the first amplifier device. The level adjustment component performs signal level tuning on its input signal. The signal level tuning is adaptively performed in response to the impedance characteristics of the load being driven by the balanced power amplifier. | 07-16-2009 |
Graham Norris, Provo, UT US
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| 20100275362 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A PORTABLE TOILET SYSTEM - Systems and methods for providing a portable toilet system. The system may include a portable toilet used in combination with a container and a privacy screen. Various components of the system may further be made of biodegradable materials to facilitate disposal of the system following use. The container of the system may be combined with a bioactive agent to disinfect microorganisms present within the system. The systems and methods of the present invention further provide a byproduct that may be used to enrich soil. | 11-04-2010 |
Ian D. Norris, Santa Fe, NM US
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| 20100072428 | SPINNING, DOPING, DEDOPING AND REDOPING POLYANILINE FIBER - A composition of matter suitable for spinning polyaniline fiber, a method for spinning electrically conductive polyaniline fiber, a method for exchanging dopants in polyaniline fibers, and methods for dedoping and redoping polyaniline fibers are described. | 03-25-2010 |
James A. Norris, Fairport, NY US
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| 20090135957 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA USING WEIGHTED BIT SOFT DECISIONS FOR DIFFERENTIALLY ENCODED PHASE SHIFT KEYING - A receiver includes a signal input for receiving a differentially-encoded quadrature phase-shift keyed (DEQPSK) communication signal. A demodulator performs bit decisions on a received coherent symbol and bit decisions on a received differential symbol. A processor is operative with the demodulator and scales a soft decision by a factor from 0 to 1 when the results of the bit decisions on the received coherent branch and differential branch are different. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20100086008 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR MODULATIONS WITH MEMORY - A mobile wireless communications device may include an antenna, and a transceiver coupled to the antenna. The transceiver may use a modulation having memory for a message in a frame structure including a data portion and a termination portion based upon the data portion. The termination portion may drive the modulation to a desired known ending state. The modulation may include a spread spectrum modulation or a non-spread modulation. | 04-08-2010 |
James A. Norris, Winston-Salem, NC US
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| 20090118649 | Apparatus and Method for Evaluating a Hypertonic Condition - An apparatus and method for evaluating a hypertonic condition such as spasticity in a movable extremity are described. The apparatus includes an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a sensor-adapted for quantifying force or pressure. The apparatus further includes a data communication device adapted for transmitting data signals obtained from the accelerometer, said gyroscope, and said sensor for processing and real-time display. The method includes the steps of moving the extremity through a range of motion about an axis of rotation. During the movement of the limb parameters such as acceleration, angular velocity, the force applied to the extremity, and the time duration to move the extremity through the range of motion are all measured. The measured parameters are then transmitted to a data processor which processes the data to generate information that characterizes the hypertonic condition of the extremity for immediate feedback to the examiner or storage in a database for monitoring of the patient's condition. In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention there is described an apparatus and method for simulating movement of a limb that has a hypertonic condition based on characterizing information from a real limb. | 05-07-2009 |
Jeff Norris, Wilson, NC US
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| 20110168416 | HIGHLY INTEGRATED DATA BUS AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM - A fire extinguishing system includes a first data bus having respectively first power and command leads. The system has multiple zones, each of which may include one or more detectors, and/or one or more suppressors and activation devices. The first data bus is directly connected and common to the detectors, suppressors and activation devices. A controller is connected to the multiple zones via the first data bus. A fire activation module includes the actuation device. First and second power leads are connected to the actuation device. A capacitor is connected to the actuation device and the power leads. The capacitor is configured to store electricity from the power leads and discharge the electricity to the actuation device during a suppression event. A wiring harness provides a zone identification element in communication with a connector and configured to provide a zone location assignment to the connector. | 07-14-2011 |
Jeffrey Norris, Fallston, MD US
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| 20080311795 | Adapter for cordless power tools - An electrical combination including a power tool, charger and an adapter separate from and connectable between the battery and the tool housing or battery charger to support the battery on the tool housing or the battery charger, the adapter having adapter leads for electrically coupling the battery to the power tool or the battery charger, the adapter having a mechanical lockout for allowing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the power tool while preventing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the battery charger. | 12-18-2008 |
Jeffrey J. Norris, Bloomington, MN US
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| 20090032280 | Hinge for Cable Trough Cover - A cable trough system includes a trough member including a base wall and first and second sidewalls extending from the base wall to form a trough. The system also includes a cover including a main body with a first end and a second end, and first and second hinge portions coupled to the first and second ends of the main body. Each of the first and second hinge portions includes a first member that extends to an end positioned to contact an inner surface of the first sidewall, a second member that defines an arm that is positioned to at least partially contact the first sidewall, and an extension member that extends from the second member in a direction opposite to that of the arm. The first and second members have a space therebetween sized to receive a portion of the first sidewall. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100044525 | Hinge for Cable Trough Cover - A cable trough system includes a trough member including a base wall and first and second sidewalls extending from the base wall to form a trough. The system also includes a cover including a main body with a first end and a second end, and first and second hinge portions coupled to the first and second ends of the main body. Each of the first and second hinge portions includes a first member that extends to an end positioned to contact an inner surface of the first sidewall, a second member that defines an arm that is positioned to at least partially contact the first sidewall, and an extension member that extends from the second member in a direction opposite to that of the arm. The first and second members have a space therebetween sized to receive a portion of the first sidewall. | 02-25-2010 |
Jeffrey P. Norris, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090006412 | METHOD FOR RESOLVING PERMISSION FOR ROLE ACTIVATION OPERATORS - A method for resolving permissions using role activation operators to evaluate permissions assigned to a user in a role context inheritance hierarchy. The method comprises several steps. A step of retrieving a plurality of activated roles within a role context that match roles assigned to a user, wherein one or more permissions in the role context inherit from one or more permissions in a parent role context in a role context permission inheritance hierarchy. A step of determining an aggregate permission for each of the plurality of activated roles, wherein a role activation operator determines how an activated role is evaluated. A step of processing the aggregate permissions for the plurality of activated roles. A step of resolving a final permission for the user. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090007262 | COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR RESOLVING PERMISSION FOR ROLE ACTIVATION OPERATORS - A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions executable by a processor for resolving permissions using role activation operators to evaluate permissions assigned to a user in a role context inheritance hierarchy. The stored instructions comprise several steps: a step of retrieving a plurality of activated roles within a role context that match roles assigned to a user, wherein one or more permissions in the role context inherit from one or more permissions in a parent role context in a role context permission inheritance hierarchy; a step of determining an aggregate permission for each of the plurality of activated roles, wherein a role activation operator determines how an activated role is evaluated; a step of processing the aggregate permissions for the plurality of activated roles; and a step of resolving a final permission for the user. | 01-01-2009 |
Jeffrey Quinn Norris, Windham, CT US
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| 20080250719 | Locking System for Windows and Doors - A lock system for casement windows is disclosed which includes a tie bar slidably secured to the flame. The tie bat is secured to a lock handle that is also secured to the flame. The tie bat eliminates the need for rollers riveted to the tie bar by having a first bent section disposed between straight sections and a second bent section disposed between straight sections. All of the straight sections are linearly aligned with one another and at least some of the straight sections of the tie bar are slidably mounted to the flame using conventional guides. The lock system also includes first and second strikers mounted to the sash. The first striker comprising a first ramp that receives a first bent section and the second striker comprising a second ramp that receives a second bent section when the tie bat is slidably moved towards the first and second strikers as the tie bar is moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. Movement of the first and second bent sections along the first and second ramps respectively as the tie bar moves towards the locked position results in the sash and frame being pulled together. A third bent section may be included towards the middle of the tie bar and used to couple the tie bar to the lock handle or actuator. | 10-16-2008 |
Jeffrey Ray Norris, Sanford, NC US
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| 20090087217 | Systems and methods for remanufacturing imaging components - Systems and methods of remanufacturing an imaging cartridge include providing the imaging cartridge comprising a developer material supplying roller, a developer roller, a developer blade which regulates a layer of thickness of the developer material on the outer surface of the developer roller, the developer blade held in a first position to exert a first pressure on the outer surface of the developer roller, providing a replacement developer material having a set of characteristics, and adjusting the position of the developer blade to a second position to exert a second pressure on the outer surface of the developer roller, the second position of the developer blade selected to function with the replacement developer material having the set of characteristics. | 04-02-2009 |
Jeremy Norris, Smyrna, TN US
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| 20100133098 | Methods and Devices for Concentration and Purification of Analytes for Chemical Analysis Including Matrix-Assisted Laser Desportion/Ionization (MALDI) Mass Spectrometry (MS) - Analytical methods and devices are disclosed for separating low abundance analytes by electrophoretically driving the analytes through a sieving matrix to first remove high molecular weight species. Subsequently the remaining low abundance analytes are electrophoretically focused onto a capture membrane where the analytes become bound within a small capture site. After this step the capture membrane may be allowed to dry and then attached to a conductive MALDI sample plate. | 06-03-2010 |
Jeremy L. Norris, Smyrna, TN US
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| 20110217783 | CLEAVABLE SURFACTANTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Cleavable compositions that comprise a polar head, cleavable linker, and a hydrophobic tail; and methods for using them to isolate hydrophobic molecules. | 09-08-2011 |
Jeremy L. Norris, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20090071834 | Methods and Devices for Concentration and Fractionation of Analytes for Chemical Analysis Including Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) Mass Spectrometry (MS) - A device is described for pre-concentration and purification of analytes from biological samples (such as human serum, plasma, homogenized solid tissue, etc.) to be analyzed by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI MS) and methods of use thereof are provided. | 03-19-2009 |
John Norris, Columbia Heights, MN US
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| 20080196323 | EXTENDABLE/RETRACTABLE SUPPORT COLUMN - An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections. The linked sections include a plurality of individual sections linked end to end. As the linked sections are extended, each of the individual sections of the linked chains engage individual sections of adjacent linked chains to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual sections of the linked chains disengage from the individual section of the adjacent linked sections and the individual linked sections may be rolled up for compact storage. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100038499 | EXTENDABLE/RETRACTABLE SUPPORT COLUMN - An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections. The linked sections include a plurality of individual sections linked end to end. As the linked sections are extended, each of the individual sections of the linked chains engage individual sections of adjacent linked chains to form a column. As the linked sections are retracted, each of the individual sections of the linked chains disengage from the individual section of the adjacent linked sections and the individual linked sections may be rolled up for compact storage. | 02-18-2010 |
Jon Norris, Kenmore, NY US
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| 20090248546 | Marketing System And Method - A method for marketing products, by selecting a product having a product identifier from a catalog, entering the product identifier into an online computer system, and using the online computer system to generate a customized sales sheet. The catalog may be in an abbreviated format to reduce the size and/or weight, and may include product codes enabling more expeditious access to the product information in the online system. The sales sheets are customizable with such information as product images complete with logos specific to a retail customer, a distributor, or both. The invention may also be embodied as a system for producing marketing materials. | 10-01-2009 |
Jonathan Norris, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090204502 | DIGITAL MEDIA ADVERTISEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for advertisement and promotion via digital media. | 08-13-2009 |
Joseph D. Norris, Pleasureville, KY US
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| 20090235617 | WRAPPING APPARATUS HAVING TOP LOADING AND THREADING FILM DISPENSER - A film dispenser is provided, including an open top roll carriage having a base plate on which a film dispensing assembly, including an upstream roller and a downstream roller, may be mounted. A film path for film traveling through the film-dispensing assembly may be at least partially defined by a surface of the upstream roller and a surface of the downstream roller. The film path may be accessible via the open top of the roll carriage. The film dispenser may also include a drive assembly for the upstream roller and the downstream roller mounted below the base plate. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100313525 | WRAPPING APPARATUS HAVING TOP LOADING AND THREADING DISPENSER - A packaging material dispenser may include a roll carriage having an upper portion and a lower portion, and a base plate separating the upper portion from the lower portion. The packaging material dispenser may also include a packaging material dispensing assembly mounted on an upper surface of the base plate and defining at least a portion of a packaging material path. A first portion of the packaging material path may extend behind the packaging material dispensing assembly. The upper portion of the roll carriage may include an opening defining a packaging material path access area positioned to provide access to a top of the packaging material path. The packaging material dispenser may also include a packaging material dispensing assembly drive mechanism extending below the base plate. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110179752 | DEMAND THROTTLE METHODS AND APPARATUSES - An apparatus for wrapping a load with packaging material may include a packaging material dispenser for dispensing packaging material. The apparatus may also include a relative rotation assembly for providing relative rotation between the load and the packaging material dispenser. The apparatus may further include a mechanical connection operatively coupling the packaging material dispenser to the relative rotation assembly. The relative rotation assembly may be configured to drive the packaging material dispenser through the mechanical connection. The apparatus may further include a force exerting mechanism operatively coupled to the mechanical connection. The apparatus may further include a sensing element configured sense a characteristic of dispensed packaging material. The sensing element may be operatively coupled to the mechanical connection. The force exerting mechanism and the sensing element may be configured to control the mechanical connection to maintain a selected ratio of packaging material dispensed to demand for packaging material at the load for at least a portion of a wrap cycle. | 07-28-2011 |
Joseph Donald Norris, Pleasureville, KY US
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| 20110146203 | WRAPPING APPARATUS AND METHOD INCLUDING METERED PRE-STRETCH FILM DELIVERY ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for dispensing a predetermined fixed amount of pre-stretched packaging material based upon load girth. A non-rotating ring carries a belt driven by a motor. A packaging material dispenser is mounted on a rotating ring, and the rotating ring may include a pulley that connects to the band, such that the rotating ring is driven by the drive belt. Based upon the girth of the load to be wrapped, an amount of pre-stretched packaging material to be dispensed for at least a portion of a revolution made by the rotating ring is determined. Good wrapping performance in terms of load containment (wrap force) and optimum packaging material use is obtained by dispensing a length of pre-stretched packaging material that is between approximately 90% and approximately 120% of load girth. Once the amount of packaging material to be dispensed per revolution is determined, a ratio of rotating ring drive to final pre-stretch surface speed (i.e., number of pre-stretch roller revolution/rotating ring rotation) can be set and mechanically controlled. Thus, for each revolution of the rotating ring and dispenser, an amount of packaging material is dispensed and wrapped around the load. In an alternative embodiment, the ratio is electronically controlled. | 06-23-2011 |
Joseph J. Norris, Downers Grove, IL US
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| 20090206695 | Brush Assembly Having a Brush Wear Detector and Indicator for a D.C. Motor - A brush assembly having a brush wear indicator for use with electric actuating devices such as motors and generators that detects the worn condition of a brush and generates a signal indicating this worn condition. | 08-20-2009 |
Joseph T. Norris, West Windsor, NJ US
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| 20100051645 | Controlling Flow From Multi-Chamber Containers - The dispensing of substances from multi-chamber containers, such as tubes, can be controlled by the placement of a flow modifying unit in the dispensing nozzle of the container. The dispensing nozzle will have a plurality of channels, usually one for each chamber. The flow controlling unit is a constriction at an intermediate point, a point between the channel inlet and exit, in at least one of the channels. This constriction is sized to adjust flow so that the viscous substance from each chamber is dispensed at a set flow rate and in a set ratio, one to the other. The constriction is formed at the time that the nozzle is formed. In the compression molding process a mold pin is used, the mold pin meeting a mold base at an intermediate point in at least one channel. The mold pin and or mold base has a recess that is the size and shape of the flow modifying constriction. Plastic is injected into the mold and the flow modifying unit is formed at the same time as the nozzle. | 03-04-2010 |
Joseph T. Norris, Cumming, GA US
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| 20100095696 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER DRINKING SURFACE ENHANCEMENT - A thermally conductive polymeric drinking surface for a beverage container is provided. The thermally conductive polymeric drinking surface may be an insert for a bottle or other covering configured to be formed around the mouth of a drinking container, such as a cup. The high thermal conductivity of the drinking surface contributes to the transfer of the temperature of the contents of the container to the mouth or lips of the consumer by reducing the time and energy consumption of the chilling processes being applied via the beverage or an external cooling mechanism. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100104715 | FLAVOR DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER - The invention is a beverage container that provides a flavor delivery system capable of delivering a burst of flavor when a drinker places her mouth to portions of the beverage container. The flavor delivery system can provide visual and fragrance cues to indicate the type of flavor to be expected from a flavored beverage resident within the beverage container or from flavor components included within the flavor delivery system. | 04-29-2010 |
Luke M. Norris, Loveland, CO US
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| 20080222416 | Secure Network Connection - Implementations described and claimed herein provide a secure network connection for remote access, e.g., to building automation systems. A secure network connection may be established according to one implementation between a remote client and a system host for the building automation system. The system host provides its network address to a security host. When the remote client desires access to the system host, the remote client requests the network address from the security host. The security host authenticates the remote client as an authorized user. If the remote client is an authorized user, the security host provides the network address and a security key to the remote client. The remote client then uses the network address to request access to the system host. The system host authenticates the remote client by requesting the security host to verify the security key before granting the remote client access to the system host. | 09-11-2008 |
Martin E. Norris, Lenoir, NC US
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| 20110129185 | Articulated Strain Relief Boot on a Fiber Optic Module and Associated Methods - A factory finished fiber optic module assembly that may be pulled from a first location to a second location by a pulling means, the module assembly having a pulling feature. The assembly may further be installed directly into a mounting structure for use with other like assemblies as a patch panel. The fiber optic module assembly may be installed in a vertical orientation facilitated by an articulated strain relief boot assembly that pivots and rotates for cable management, which reduces the vertical footprint of the fiber optic module assembly. High density embodiments of the fiber optic module assembly may be connected to the rear or side of a mounting structure for optical connection to pigtailed modules. The fiber optic module assembly may have a modular connector interface for mating dissimilar fiber optic connector assemblies. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110129186 | Fiber Optic Module Assembly and Associated Methods - A fiber optic module assembly that may be pulled from a first location to a second location by a pulling means, the module assembly defining a pulling feature. The assembly may further be installed directly into a mounting structure for use as a patch panel. The fiber optic module assembly may be attached in a vertical orientation, facilitated by an articulated strain relief boot that pivots and rotates for cable management, which reduces the vertical footprint of the fiber optic module assembly. Embodiments of the fiber optic module assembly may be connected to the rear or side of a mounting structure for optical connection to pigtailed modules. The fiber optic module assembly may have a modular connector interface for mating dissimilar fiber optic connector assemblies. | 06-02-2011 |
Martin Eugene Norris, Lenoir, NC US
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| 20080226235 | Fiber optic adapter and connector assemblies - A fiber optic assembly comprising an adapter assembly defining an internal cavity, a first end for a receiving a first fiber optic connector, and a second end for receiving a second fiber optic connector, wherein the first and the second fiber optic connectors are dissimilar. A fiber optic connection comprising a first fiber optic connector comprising a connector housing, a first multi-fiber ferrule, and a clearance about an end face of the first multi-fiber ferrule for clearing a ferrule surround during connector mating, and a second connector that is a FOCIS 5 compliant MTP connector. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100316333 | FIBER OPTIC ADAPTER AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES - A fiber optic assembly comprising an adapter assembly defining an internal cavity, a first end for a receiving a first fiber optic connector, and a second end for receiving a second fiber optic connector, wherein the first and the second fiber optic connectors are dissimilar. A fiber optic connection comprising a first fiber optic connector comprising a connector housing, a first multi-fiber ferrule, and a clearance about an end face of the first multi-fiber ferrule for clearing a ferrule surround during connector mating, and a second connector that is a FOCIS 5 compliant MTP connector. | 12-16-2010 |
Melvin R. Norris, West Lafayette, IN US
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| 20100078964 | BUTT JOINT FOR TRAILER SIDE WALL - A butt joint assembles side panels of a trailer to the base rail of the trailer to form a side wall. The butt joint positions the side panels over the base rail and vertically aligns the outer surfaces of the side panels and the base rail, which provides for an improved trailer side wall. | 04-01-2010 |
Michael Norris, Manchester, NH US
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| 20100269789 | METERING FUEL PUMP - A device and method for controlling the flow of a gaseous fuel from a fuel supply to a pressurized combustion chamber. A fuel pump is included in the gas train from supply to chamber. The fuel pump increases the pressure of the gas to allow efficient injection into the chamber. The pump is modulated to control the fuel flow. Both alternating current and pulse-width-modulated direct current signals may be used to control the flow. The pump may be a piston pump or a diaphragm pump. Feedback may be provided from sensors that determine operating parameters of the engine and such sensor signals may be used by the controller to maintain a parameter, such as temperature, at a specified value. An acoustic filter can be included in the gas train to significantly reduce gas flow pulsations generated by the pump. This filter improves the uniformity of the combustion process. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110168467 | Hybrid Electric Vehicles Using a Stirling Engine - A personal vehicle for transporting a user over a surface including an external combustion engine. The vehicle includes a generator for converting the mechanical energy produced by the external combustion engine to electrical energy and an energy storage device for storing power provided by the generator and for providing power to the external combustion engine and the assembly. The personal vehicle includes a controller for controlling a total power load placed on the external combustion engine providing short term regulation of external combustion engine parameters. | 07-14-2011 |
Michael G. Norris, Manchester, NH US
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| 20100199657 | THERMAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR AN EXTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An external combustion engine having an exhaust flow diverter for directing the flow of an exhaust gas. The external combustion engine has a heater head having a plurality of heater tubes through which a working fluid is heated by conduction. The exhaust flow diverter is a cylinder disposed around the outside of the plurality of heater tubes and includes a plurality of openings through which the flow of exhaust gas may pass. The exhaust flow diverter directs the exhaust gas past the plurality of heater tubes. The external combustion engine may also include a plurality of flow diverter fins coupled to the plurality of heater tubes to direct the flow of the exhaust gas. The heater tubes may be U-shaped or helical coiled shaped. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110011078 | STIRLING CYCLE MACHINE - A Stirling cycle machine. The machine includes at least one rocking drive mechanism which includes: a rocking beam having a rocker pivot, at least one cylinder and at least one piston. The piston is housed within a respective cylinder and is capable of substantially linearly reciprocating within the respective cylinder. Also, the drive mechanism includes at least one coupling assembly having a proximal end and a distal end. The linear motion of the piston is converted to rotary motion of the rocking beam. Also, a crankcase housing the rocking beam and housing a first portion of the coupling assembly is included. The machine also includes a working space housing the at least one cylinder, the at least one piston and a second portion of the coupling assembly. An airlock is included between the workspace and the crankcase and a seal is included for sealing the workspace from the airlock and crankcase. A burner and burner control system is also included for heating the machine and controlling ignition and combustion in the burner. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110011079 | STIRLING CYCLE MACHINE - A Stirling cycle machine. The machine includes at least one rocking drive mechanism which includes: a rocking beam having a rocker pivot, at least one cylinder and at least one piston. The piston is housed within a respective cylinder and is capable of substantially linearly reciprocating within the respective cylinder. Also, the drive mechanism includes at least one coupling assembly having a proximal end and a distal end. The linear motion of the piston is converted to rotary motion of the rocking beam. Also, a crankcase housing the rocking beam and housing a first portion of the coupling assembly is included. The machine also includes a working space housing the at least one cylinder, the at least one piston and a second portion of the coupling assembly. An airlock is included between the workspace and the crankcase and a seal is included for sealing the workspace from the airlock and crankcase. A burner and burner control system is also included for heating the machine and controlling ignition and combustion in the burner. | 01-20-2011 |
Michael Ron Norris, Irmo, SC US
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| 20090114686 | Garment Donning Assist Device - A compression garment upper extremity donning assist device is designed to assist those individuals who find it very difficult to don a compression garment using only one arm. Users are commonly weakened from a medical condition, lack flexibility or suffer from limited mobility. Due to the design, users of the donning device can easily mount it to the edge of any countertop, table, or level flat surface using the integrated suction cup. The user can then pull any type of upper extremity compression garment over the device, and then, by pushing through the garment stretched over the donning device, roll it up the arm for proper location and medical care compliance. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110042425 | Donning Assist Device For Stockings and Other Compression Garments - An extremity garment donning assist device, includes a rigid structure that, in one embodiment, contains no handles or other extending members. The device has an open cylindrical configuration that is well suited to placing compression garments on a user or patient. For instance, the device is well suited to placing a stocking on the foot of a wearer. When using the device, a compression garment is turned partially inside out over a top edge of the device forming an outstretched opening. A user then inserts one's foot into the outstretched opening. In a pivoting motion, the foot is then pushed down through the device causing the compression garment to at least partially or entirely release from the device for placement on a person's foot and leg. In order to assist in the pivoting motion, the garment donning assist device can include a flattened area, an indentation and/or an anti-skid member. | 02-24-2011 |
Neal Norris, Lewiston, ID US
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| 20080245252 | NON-TOXIC PERCUSSION PRIMERS AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME - A percussion primer composition including at least one explosive, at least fuel particle having a particle size of about 1500 nm or less, at least one oxidizer, optionally at least one sensitizer, optionally at least one buffer, and to methods of preparing the same. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20110000390 | Non-toxic percussion primers and methods of preparing the same - A percussion primer composition including at least one explosive, at least one nano-size non-coated fuel particle having natural surface oxides thereon, at least one oxidizer, optionally at least one sensitizer, optionally at least one buffer, and to methods of preparing the same. | 01-06-2011 |
Neeva K. Norris, Anderson, IN US
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| 20090113597 | Special tattoo display shirt - An apparel device called a Special Tattoo Display Shirt. The device provides unique features and combinations of features that are specifically use to display tattoos for individuals. The Special Tattoo Display Shirt may be used with shoulder tattoos, lower back tattoos and other tattoos for individuals that have a desire to display or “show case” the artwork with unique yet tasteful clothing. The new device presents a simple manner or means for that individual to display their tattoo artwork that may often be covered and hidden by other conventional apparel. | 05-07-2009 |
Paul Norris, Issaquah, WA US
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| 20090153394 | METHOD FOR ACCURATE AUTO-CALIBRATION OF PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS - A method and apparatus is disclosed that is capable of verifying on site the health, calibration and integrity of individual phased array modules of a phased array antenna system and, in certain cases, enabling the phased array antenna system to overcome element failures by use of a beam-steering computer. The present disclosure provides a test probe or RF radiator in or adjacent the antenna array for supplying and receiving test and calibration signals. | 06-18-2009 |
Paul R. Norris, Issaquah, WA US
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| 20090175258 | METHOD AND DEVICE OF GENERATING TIME-VARYING PREAMBLE SEQUENCE AND PSEUDORANDOM NOISE (PN) BINARY SEQUENCE IN DIRECT SEQUENCE SPREAD SPECTRUM (DSSS) COMMUNICATIONS - Embodiments of the disclosure provide methods, apparatus, and articles allowing two nodes to communicate in a slot-based direct sequencing spreading communication system. Both a preamble sequence and a payload data spreading PN sequence are generated from the Time of Day and a given user code. Generated sequences are synchronized between two communicating nodes to allow slot-based DSSS communication to take place. Generated sequences also change dynamically from slot to slot to provide waveform security. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090323766 | METHOD AND DEVICE OF PEAK DETECTION IN PREAMBLE SYNCHRONIZATION FOR DIRECT SEQUENCE SPREAD SPECTRUM COMMUNICATION - A spread-spectrum preamble synchronization peak detection system performs multiple statistical tests based on instant and time-averaged channel condition measurements to identify the synchronization peak. In a normalized peak-to-average test, a peak-to-average ratio measurement is normalized by a signal-to-noise ratio measurement to form a new statistical measure which effectively eliminates the impact of the wide dynamic range of the signal-to-noise ratio of the received samples. A transition SNR test is used to eliminate potential false alarms caused by spurious PARN peaks during the transition period at the onset of preamble arrival. Code-phase aligned time-averaging is used to estimate the signal and noise levels over a sliding window. The code-phase alignment of samples effectively separates signal and noise samples in the averaging process, and resulting in more accurate signal and noise measurements. In estimating noise levels, the system takes multi-path interference into account by excluding both the peak signal and the side-lobe signals caused by multi-path wireless channels, resulting in more accurate estimation of noise level. | 12-31-2009 |
Peter E. Norris, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20110029049 | Image-Guided Thermotherapy Based On Selective Tissue Thermal Treatment - Devices and techniques for thermotherapy based on optical imaging. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110066035 | TEMPERATURE PROFILE MAPPING AND GUIDED THERMOTHERAPY - Techniques, apparatus and systems that use an optical probe head to deliver light to a target and to collect light from the target for imaging and monitoring a target while a separate radiation is applied to treat the target. | 03-17-2011 |
Richard Norris, Powder Springs, GA US
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| 20090297105 | BEND INSENSITIVE FIBER OPTIC DROP CABLE FOR IN-HOME USE - A bend insensitive fiber optic cable includes a singlemode fiber, a buffer layer surrounding the fiber wherein a thickest component of the buffer layer has an elastic modulus greater than 515 MPa (75,000 psi), and a jacket surrounding the buffer layer, wherein the jacket has a thickness of at least 1.2 mm. In one preferred embodiment, the buffer layer includes a nylon 12 resin with a nominal elastic modulus of approximately 218,000 psi. In this embodiment, an inner thin component of the buffer layer is made of an ethylene/ethyl acrylate resin so as to facilitate stripping of the buffer layer away from the fiber. | 12-03-2009 |
Richard Alan Norris, Montgomery, AL US
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| 20110214225 | Lateral vision football helmet - The present invention is transparent, high-impact window panels fused within sidewalls of a football helmet. The transparent portion on each sidewall maintains as one piece with the helmet. The transparent sidewalls increase lateral vision for the wearer, thus enhancing performance and safety for the wearer as well. | 09-08-2011 |
Richard G. Norris, Denver, CO US
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| 20100031409 | Military helmet extension and military helmet including the extension - In one embodiment of the present invention, a military helmet incorporating a neck shield extension is described. The neck shield extension is coupled to the body of the helmet using a plurality of elongated flexible straps. Accordingly, the neck extension moves upwardly whenever the wearer tilts his/her head back or to the side so that the wearer's head mobility is not hindered. The straps are comprised of a material having both a high tensile strength and tensile modulus that helps firmly hold the extension in place relative to the helmet when the extension is impacted with a ballistic projectile or other shrapnel. | 02-11-2010 |
Roger Paul Norris, Mystic, CT US
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| 20100036254 | Spectrum analysis of coronary artery turbulent blood flow - A method includes acquiring vibrational cardiac data from an array of N transducers wherein the transducers are coupled to a human. A master replica is selected from a segment of the vibrational cardiac data. The master replica is correlated with the segment to obtain a plurality of local maxima. Vibrational cardiac data that were emitted during a diastolic interval are extracted from each heart cycle with the aid of the plurality of local maxima. A two-dimensional space-time frequency power spectrum is processed for Equivalent Rectangular Bandwidth, which provides estimates of the energy produced by turbulent blood flow through a coronary stenosis. | 02-11-2010 |
Russell A. Norris, Charleston, SC US
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| 20110033516 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR BONE HEALING BY PERIOSTIN - The present invention provides methods and compositions for increasing bone production and/or decreasing bone fracture healing time in a subject, by administering an effective amount of periostin and/or active peptides and/or fragments thereof. | 02-10-2011 |
Russell A. Norris, Summerville, SC US
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| 20100291188 | Periostin Inhibitory Compositions for Myocardial Regeneration, Methods of Delivery, and Methods of Using Same - We claim the compositions of matter and methods described herein. | 11-18-2010 |
Russell J. Norris, Falls Church, VA US
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| 20100089229 | BLAST PRESSURE, FRAGMENT AND PROJECTILE RESISTANT PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEMS - The present invention is a protective structure and panel system to protect a user against projectiles, blast pressures and fragments from small arms and explosions that is attached to a floor and a ceiling or just a floor. The system has a plurality of structural columns attached to the ceiling and/or the floor, a frame attached to the structural columns, a plurality of protective panels that are set within the frame and a means for attaching the protective structure and panel system to the ceiling and/or the floor. The invention also includes a vertical retrofit support system used in combination with a load bearing structure such as a wall to support a floor and a ceiling of the load bearing structure. | 04-15-2010 |
Stanley J. Norris, Cumming, GA US
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| 20090298688 | Slow-Release Fertilizer and Method of Making and Using Same - There is disclosed a fertilizer composition comprising a water-insoluble slow-release reacted nitrogen fertilizer and an effective amount of a water-soluble, non-aromatic poly(amino acid) of the group poly(aspartic acid), poly(glutamic acid), poly(glycine), poly(lysine) a copolymer of cystein and glutamic acid and a terpolymer of cystein and glutamic acid and aspartic acid, wherein the poly(amino acid) has a molecular size larger than that which can be absorbed by a plant. A method of making and using the fertilizer composition is also disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110209252 | SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME - There is disclosed a fertilizer composition comprising a water-insoluble slow-release reacted nitrogen fertilizer and an effective amount of a water-soluble, non-aromatic poly(amino acid) of the group poly(aspartic acid), poly(glutamic acid), poly(glycine), poly(lysine) a copolymer of cystein and glutamic acid and a terpolymer of cystein and glutamic acid and aspartic acid, wherein the poly(amino acid) has a molecular size larger than that which can be absorbed by a plant. A method of making and using the fertilizer composition is also disclosed. | 08-25-2011 |
Stephanie Booz Norris, Rocky Point, NC US
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| 20080300602 | FABRIC MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A TAPERED TRANSITION AND METHOD OF MAKING - A fabric medical device and method of making the device can include warp yarns and fill yarns woven together to form a first tubular extent having a first diameter, a second tubular extent having a second diameter, and a transition tubular extent having a graduated diameter between the first and second tubular extents. A tapered edge can be formed along the transition tubular extent by weaving such that a graduated number of warp yarns are disengaged along the transition tubular extent. A seam can be woven along the tapered edge that is configured to provide a substantially fluid-tight transition between the first and second tubular extents. The device can further include the warp yarns in at least the transition tubular extent having a tenacity higher than the tenacity of the fill yarns. The device can be a bone filler delivery device adapted to deliver bone filler in an internal body region. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080319521 | Compressible Resilient Fabric, Devices, and Methods - A compressible resilient fabric can include a ground layer of knitted yarn, and a loop layer comprising a plurality of loops of yarn, each loop having a point knit into the ground layer. The fabric can be compressible from an non-compressed configuration, in which each loop has an apex extending substantially perpendicularly outward from the ground layer, into a compressed configuration, in which each loop is collapsed onto the ground layer. The fabric can further be resilient so as to substantially resume the non-compressed configuration when compression is relieved. The loop layer yarn can include a multifilament yarn having a high denier per filament ratio. The ground layer yarn can include a yarn shrinkable substantially more than the loop layer yarn. The loops can be densely knit so as to support the extension of the loops outward from the ground layer. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090240103 | Elongation Resistant Fabric and Devices - An elongation resistant fabric, devices, and methods can include an elongation resistant yam laid in a knit structure of the fabric between knit loops in selected adjacent wales and partially about the loop in one adjacent wale in predetermined courses. In this manner, the fabric can be adapted to resist elongation in a walewise direction along the length of the fabric. The elongation resistant fabric can be a mesh fabric. In a mesh fabric, the size and a shape of pores in the fabric can be maintained when the fabric is pulled in the walewise direction. The elongation resistant yam can have a diameter larger than the individual diameters of other yarns in the fabric. The elongation resistant yarn can be, for example, a monofilament yarn, such as a polypropylene or polyester monofilament yarn. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20110165396 | Ultra-thin Fabric, Devices, and Methods - A fabric can comprise yarns comprising less than about 30 denier total and less than about 10 denier per filament; a density of greater than about 177 yarns per m | 07-07-2011 |
Susan R. Norris, University City, MO US
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| 20110135161 | Apparatus and Methods for Automated Phenotypic Screening of Plant Genotypes - Automated systems and methods for screening individual plants for increased tolerance or sensitivity to various conditions are provided. | 06-09-2011 |
Todd J. Norris, Chandler, AZ US
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| 20100218662 | Drum with Adjustable Depth - A drum with an adjustable depth is described. The drum includes a top head, a bottom head, and a shell. The shell is constructed such that the bottom head can be moved away from the top head, creating a drum with a different depth. The shell comprises an inner and outer shell. A handle can be turned, turning a drive sleeve in the interior of the drum. The drive sleeve translates the rotational motion into a vertical motion, changing the distance between the top and bottom heads. There may be an additional drive sleeve directly across from the initial drive sleeve, coupled via a drive shaft, to force the drum heads to move apart from each other in a substantially parallel manner. In a similar manner additional drive sleeves may be present to better keep the heads parallel. | 09-02-2010 |
William J. Norris, West Allis, WI US
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| 20090020254 | IN-PLACE COPE MOLDING FOR PRODUCTION OF CAST METAL COMPONENTS - In-Place Cope Molding or “IPCM,” is designed to reduce or eliminate certain inefficiencies present in traditional molding techniques during production of the cope half of a sand mold. IPCM allows the cope half of the mold to be produced on top of the drag half of the mold by use of a separation barrier which supports the sand above the mold cavity in the drag. This method reduces or eliminates parting line flash, and also avoids the need to turn over or otherwise handle the cope, allowing the cope to be made thinner than a traditional cope and allowing for lower material costs. | 01-22-2009 |
William Robert Norris, Rock Hill, SC US
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| 20110071718 | Systems and Methods for Switching Between Autonomous and Manual Operation of a Vehicle - Systems and methods for switching between autonomous and manual operation of a vehicle are described. A mechanical control system can receive manual inputs from a mechanical operation member to operate the vehicle in manual mode. An actuator can receive autonomous control signals generated by a controller. When the actuator is engaged, it operates the vehicle in an autonomous mode, and when disengaged, the vehicle is operated in manual mode. Operating the vehicle in an autonomous mode can include automatically controlling steering, braking, throttle, and transmission. A system may also allow the vehicle to be operated via remote command. | 03-24-2011 |