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Bradley Null, Austin, TX US
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20110196661 | Remote Contactless Stereoscopic Mass Estimation System - A contactless system and method for estimating the volume, mass or weight of a target animal is provided. First, the target animal is imaged, preferably with a stereoscopic camera. A spatial representation of the target animal is derived from the stereoscopic images. Next, a virtual three-dimensional spatial model is provided, preferably having a shape resembling that of a characteristic of the animal to which the target animal belongs. A software module is provided to reshape the virtual spatial model, using a finite set of independently configurable shape variables, to approximately fit the spatial representation of the individual animal. Finally, the volume, mass or weight of the target animal is estimated as a function of shape variables characterizing the reshaped virtual model. | 08-11-2011 |
Bradley D. Null, Austin, TX US
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20100289879 | Remote Contactless Stereoscopic Mass Estimation System - A contactless system and method for estimating the mass or weight of a target object is provided. The target object is imaged and a spatial representation of the target animal is derived from the images. A virtual spatial model is provided of a characteristic object of a class of object to which the target object belongs. The virtual spatial model is reshape to optimally fit the spatial representation of the individual animal. Finally, the mass or weight of the target object is estimated as a function of shape variables characterizing the reshaped virtual object. | 11-18-2010 |
Christopher Null, Crystal City, MO US
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20150230810 | MAGNETIC-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANIPULATION OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES - Some embodiments provide a system for external manipulation of magnetic nanoparticles in vasculature using a remotely placed magnetic field-generating stator. In one embodiment, the systems and methods relate to the control of magnetic nanoparticles in a fluid medium using permanent magnet-based or electromagnetic field-generating stator sources. Such a system can be useful for increasing the diffusion of therapeutic agents in a fluid medium, such as a human circulatory system, which can result in substantial clearance of fluid obstructions, such as vascular occlusions, in a circulatory system resulting in increased blood flow. Magnetic nanoparticles are provided having a non-specialized chemical coating facilitating association with a chemical composition by a user before infusion. Systems are provided for delivering a consistent infusion mass of magnetic nanoparticles to a patient. | 08-20-2015 |
Chuck Null, Shadow Hills, CA US
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20090123022 | Digital cinema projector watermarking system and method - A system and method for watermarking a projected image from a digital cinema projector includes a projector having a plurality of watermark image files associated therewith. A scripting mechanism is configured to determine when and where the watermark image files are displayed during the presentation. The watermark image files include a combination of null and non-null watermark images unique to a given projector and rendered in accordance with the scripting mechanism during a rendering of a digital presentation such that the watermark images and their temporal placement identifies the projector rendering the presentation. | 05-14-2009 |
Donald Null, Bountiful, UT US
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20130139817 | OXYGEN REGULATION WITH AT LEAST TWO SPO2 MONITORS AND AUTOMATIC RECOGNITION OF A SIGNAL HAVING A HIGHER RATING - A process and a device for oxygen regulation of a patient having at least two SPO | 06-06-2013 |
Eric Louis Null, Corning, NY US
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20150322270 | DURABLE ANTI-REFLECTIVE ARTICLES - Embodiments of durable, anti-reflective articles are described. In one or more embodiments, the article includes a substrate and an anti-reflective coating disposed on the major surface. The article exhibits an average light transmittance of about 94% or greater over an optical wavelength regime and/or an average light reflectance of about 2% or less over the optical wavelength regime, as measured from an anti-reflective surface. In some embodiments, the article exhibits a maximum hardness of about 8 GPa or greater as measured by a Berkovich Indenter Hardness Test along an indentation depth of about 50 nm or greater and a b* value, in reflectance, in the range from about −5 to about 1 as measured on the anti-reflective surface only at all incidence illumination angles in the range from about 0 degrees to about 60 degrees under an International Commission on Illumination illuminant. | 11-12-2015 |
Jon Null, San Jose, CA US
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20120130511 | Motion sensor with ultrasonic modulation - A dual-technology motion sensor with an ultrasonic sensor element (transducer) and a PIR sensor element is disclosed. The dual-technology motion sensor is configured to modulate ultrasonic radiation emitted from the ultrasonic sensor element when the motion sensor detects a condition under which other wireless devices, especially ultrasound-based wireless devices, are in operation, thereby eliminating problems associated with interference. | 05-24-2012 |
20140292507 | Motion sensor with ultrasonic modulation - A dual-technology motion sensor with an ultrasonic sensor element (transducer) and a PIR sensor element is disclosed. The dual-technology motion sensor is configured to modulate ultrasonic radiation emitted from the ultrasonic sensor element when the motion sensor detects a condition under which other wireless devices, especially ultrasound-based wireless devices, are in operation, thereby eliminating problems associated with interference. | 10-02-2014 |
Jonathan Null, San Jose, CA US
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20080265796 | Light management system device and method - A lighting control system is disclosed. The lighting control system is electrically coupled to a load circuit for controlling indoor and/or outdoor lighting. The lighting control system includes a control module with a night light for providing low-level night light illumination and one or more sensors for operatively controlling the indoor and/or outdoor lighting and the night light in response to measured light levels and/or detected motion. The system is preferably configured to provide low-level night light from the night light when measured light levels and detected motion are below threshold values and to automatically turn on the indoor and/or outdoor lighting and simultaneously turn off the night light when measured light levels and detected motion are above the threshold values | 10-30-2008 |
20090072766 | Multi-way sensor switch - A system for controlling a load circuit is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of multi-way sensor switches for mounting in an electrical boxes and coupling to the load circuit. Preferably, each of the multi-way sensor switches includes a tactile switch for manually opening and closing the load circuit load circuit, a built-in sensor for automatically opening and closing the load circuit in response to a level of detected motion and a micro-processor for generating status signals. The status signals are transmitted between each of the multi-way sensor switches over a traveler wire that is electrically coupled to each of the multi-way sensor switches. The micro-processor then uses the status signals to synchronize the operation of each of the multi-way sensor switches to allowing the multi-way sensor switches to operate in a true three-way fashion. | 03-19-2009 |
Lyle A. Null, Markle, IN US
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20100052348 | GRIPPER WITH SELF-COMPENSATING JAW GUIDES - The present disclosure describes a gripper assembly which in one form includes a body, at least one jaw, a longitudinally extending wedge, and a spring. The body has a slot disposed therein and opposed longitudinally extending walls. The jaw is laterally slideable within the slot. The longitudinally extending wedge is fitted along the longitudinally extending wall. The jaw comprises a surface that is engageable with the wedge. The surface of the jaw is slideable along the wedge. And a spring biases the wedge toward the jaw to reduce the running clearance between the two structures. | 03-04-2010 |
20130181469 | GRIPPER WITH FORCE-MULTIPLYING MECHANISM - A gripper for gripping a workpiece includes a jaw assembly having an actuator with a housing and an elongate member axially slidably movable within the housing. A force-multiplying mechanism is interconnected between the elongate member and the housing. The force-multiplying mechanism is configured to add a mechanical force to the jaw assembly and thereby increase a gripping force on the workpiece during operation of the gripper. | 07-18-2013 |
20140097632 | GRIPPER WITH CABLE SYNCHRONIZED JAW MOVEMENT - A gripping device including a main body, a first elongate actuator, a second elongate actuator, a first jaw, a second jaw, a first pin, a second pin, a pair of pulleys, and a cable. The elongate actuators are both disposed in respective actuator bores within the main body and translate opposingly to each other. The jaws are both driven by a respective elongate actuator. The pins both include respective pin bodies defining a channel and are configured to drive their respective jaw by a respective elongate actuator and are disposed through transverse holes formed in the respective elongate actuator and a respective pin slot formed in the main body. The pulleys are attached to the main body. The cable forms a closed loop around the pulleys through the channels and is affixed to the first channel to inhibit relative movement between the first channel and the cable. | 04-10-2014 |
20140117689 | GRIPPER WITH REMOTE CABLE DRIVE - A device for gripping an object including a gripper head, an actuator, and a cable assembly. The gripper head includes at least one movable jaw. The actuator is located remotely from the gripper head. The cable assembly connects the gripper head to the actuator and is configured to drive the gripper head by the actuator. | 05-01-2014 |
Marty J. Null, Austin, TX US
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20140213698 | THERMOSETTING COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITES - A two-component curable epoxy resin system is disclosed. The resin system includes an epoxy resin component containing at least 80% by weight of a polyglycidyl ether of a polyphenol that has an epoxy equivalent weight of up to about 200 and contains no more than 2% by weight of monohydrolyzed resin species. The system also includes a hardener mixture that has an amino hydrogen equivalent weight of from 35 to 90 and contains at least 90% by weight of a mixture of (i) from 5 to 75% of the combined weight of (i), (ii) and (iii) of one or more compounds that have at least two primary and/or secondary aliphatic amino groups and which have no phenolic groups; (ii) from 10 to 95% of the combined weight of (i), (ii) and (iii) of one or more aminophenol compounds that contain one or more primary and/or secondary aliphatic amino groups and at least one phenolic group and (iii) from 0 to 50% of the combined weight of (i), (ii) and (iii) of one or more phenolic compounds that contain two or more phenolic groups and do not contain primary or secondary amino groups. The epoxy resin component and hardener mixture are present in amounts sufficient to provide from 1.05 to 1.35 equivalents of aliphatic amine hydrogens per equivalent of epoxide groups provided by the epoxy resin component. The system has beneficial curing characteristics that make it useful for producing fiber-reinforced composites in a resin transfer molding process. | 07-31-2014 |
Marty J. Null, Lake Jackson, TX US
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20100292415 | HIGH TG EPOXY SYSTEMS FOR COMPOSITE APPLICATIONS - A thermoset resin, including the reaction product of: an epoxy resin mixture including at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resins; a cycloaliphatic anhydride hardener; and a catalyst; wherein the reaction product has a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to 210° C. Also disclosed is a process for forming a thermoset resin, including: admixing two or more epoxy resins and a cycloaliphatic anhydride hardener to form a curable composition, wherein the epoxy resins include at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin; thermally curing the curable composition at a temperature of at least 150° C. to result in a thermoset resin having a glass transition temperature of at least 210° C. Such curable compositions may include: 35 to 65 weight percent of an epoxy resin mixture having at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resins; 35 to 65 weight percent of a cycloaliphatic anhydride hardener; and from greater than 0 to 10 weight percent of a catalyst. | 11-18-2010 |
20120209015 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING DIVINYLARENE DIOXIDES - A process for preparing a divinylarene dioxide including reacting (a) at least one divinylarene with (b) at least one oxidant in the presence of (c) at least one transition metal complex catalyst, and (d) optionally, in the presence of a solvent, and (e) optionally in the presence of a catalyst modifier under conditions to form a divinylarene dioxide product. | 08-16-2012 |
20130005998 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING DIVINYLARENE DIOXIDES - A process for preparing a divinylarene dioxide including reacting (a) at least one divinylarene; (b) at least one oxidant, wherein the at least one oxidant is a partially neutralized sulfuromonoperoxoic acid such as partially neutralized Caro's acid solution; (c) at least one basic compound; (d) optionally, at least one solvent, and (e) optionally, at least one catalyst; wherein the process is carried out under conditions to form a divinylarene dioxide product. | 01-03-2013 |
20130041165 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING DIVINYLARENE DIOXIDES - A process for preparing a divinylarene dioxide including reacting (a) at least one divinylarene; (b) at least one oxidant, wherein the at least one oxidant includes a peroxomonosulfate triple salt oxidant, and wherein the at least one oxidant is less than about 2.0 equivalents to C═C; (c) at least one solvent, (d) at least one basic compound, and (e) optionally, at least one catalyst; under conditions to form a divinylarene dioxide product. | 02-14-2013 |
20140235792 | HIGH TG EPOXY SYSTEMS FOR COMPOSITE APPLICATIONS - A thermoset resin, including the reaction product of: an epoxy resin mixture including at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resins; a cycloaliphatic anhydride hardener; and a catalyst; wherein the reaction product has a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to 210° C. Also disclosed is a process for forming a thermoset resin, including: admixing two or more epoxy resins and a cycloaliphatic anhydride hardener to form a curable composition, wherein the epoxy resins include at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin; thermally curing the curable composition at a temperature of at least 150° C. to result in a thermoset resin having a glass transition temperature of at least 210° C. Such curable compositions may include: 35 to 65 weight percent of an epoxy resin mixture having at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resins; 35 to 65 weight percent of a cycloaliphatic anhydride hardener; and from greater than 0 to 10 weight percent of a catalyst. | 08-21-2014 |
Michael E. Null, Marlborough, MA US
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20080225485 | Distributed transmit/receive integrated microwave module chip level cooling system - A radar transmit and receive integrated microwave module with conductively cooled condenser side rails and one or more vacuum brazed fluid distribution manifold cold plates in fluid communication with the side rails. There are one or more transmit and receive modules on a cold plate. Each module includes a coolant input and a coolant output. One or more gallium nitride monolithic microwave integrated circuits are within each transmit and receive module and each include a micro heat exchanger in fluid communication with the coolant input and the coolant output of the transmit and receive module to directly cool the gallium nitride monolithic microwave integrated circuit. | 09-18-2008 |
20100038056 | High performance compact heat exchanger - A high performance compact heat exchanger includes a base plate with evaporator channels for cooling a heat source adjacent to the base plate. A condenser is connected to the base plate and includes fins with channels therein for the coolant. A pump delivers the coolant to the evaporator channels of the base plate after passing through the fins of the condenser. | 02-18-2010 |
Nathaniel B. Null, Corinth, MS US
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20150343845 | CORE OF NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE AND METHOD OF FORMING CORE - A core of a non-pneumatic tire is configured to have a tread formed thereon. The core may include an inner circumferential portion associated with a hub, and an outer circumferential portion radially spaced from the inner circumferential portion. The core may further include a support structure extending between the inner circumferential portion and the outer circumferential portion. The support structure may include a plurality of first ribs, and at least some of the first ribs at least partially form cavities in the support structure. The core may also be substantially absent of tread, such that an outer circumferential portion has a radially outward facing surface having a substantially constant diameter spanning between side edges of the outer circumferential portion. | 12-03-2015 |
Robert A. Null, Westminster, CO US
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20080245488 | SHUTTER-TYPE COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL OPENINGS - A Venetian-style window blind ( | 10-09-2008 |
Warren J. Null, Southbury, CT US
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20110112450 | Cast and IV Medical Shower System - A disposable Cast and Intravenous (IV) Medical Shower System for protecting casted and/or IV therapy injected appendages from moisture while a patient is showering. Plurality of embodiments are disclosed including variety of sizes and colors for a variety of users for variety of applications to accommodate a variety of limbs and afflictions such as wound with or without a bandage, IV or drain line and fixed casts. One embodiment of the system is characterized by flexible plastic in a tubular shape with only one opening, which creates a water tight seal between the appendage and the system. The mid-section torso embodiment also has an optional pocket on the inside surface (facing the skin) a pocket for housing a medical device such as an insulin pump or pocket health monitor. Also described is process for making and using the system. | 05-12-2011 |
William A. Null, Sullivan, OH US
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20130334778 | SUSPENSION FOR WHEELED VEHICLES - A wheelchair suspension comprises a frame, at least one pivot arm, at least one front caster, at least one rear caster, a stabilizing system, and a sensor. The pivot arm is coupled to the frame. The front caster is coupled to the pivot arm. The rear caster is coupled to the frame. The stabilizing system is coupled to the frame and the pivot arm. The sensor is arranged such that tipping of the frame causes actuation of the stabilizing system to at least partially resist further movement of the frame. | 12-19-2013 |
20140138170 | OBSTACLE TRAVERSING WHEELCHAIR - A wheelchair suspension is provided. The wheelchair suspension includes a frame, a front caster pivot arm, a drive assembly, and a rear caster. The front caster pivot arm is pivotally connected to the frame. The front caster is coupled to a front end of the front caster pivot arm. The drive assembly is pivotally connected to the front caster pivot arm. The drive assembly comprises a drive wheel and a motor that drives the drive wheel. Torquing of the drive wheel by the motor in a forward direction causes the drive assembly to pivot with respect to the front caster pivot arm such that the drive wheel moves forward toward the front caster and a distance between a support surface and the connection between of the drive assembly and the front caster pivot arm increases. | 05-22-2014 |
20150061242 | SUSPENSION FOR WHEELED VEHICLES - A wheelchair suspension comprises a frame, at least one pivot arm, at least one front caster, at least one rear caster, a stabilizing system, and a sensor. The pivot arm is coupled to the frame. The front caster is coupled to the pivot arm. The rear caster is coupled to the frame. The stabilizing system is coupled to the frame and the pivot arm. The sensor is arranged such that tipping of the frame causes actuation of the stabilizing system to at least partially resist further movement of the frame. | 03-05-2015 |
William B. Null, Olive Branch, MS US
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20090210012 | Laminoplasty devices and methods - Laminoplasty plates are engageable to at least one portion of a divided lamina to maintain a desired spacing relative to the spinal canal. The laminoplasty plates include a spacer portion having a first end and a second end that spans a gap formed by at least one of a divided lamina portion. The laminoplasty plates can include a lamina engagement portion at one end for engagement with the divided lamina portion. | 08-20-2009 |
20110190828 | ORTHOPEDIC REVISION CONNECTOR - A connector apparatus for use in orthopedic procedures includes a base portion and an extending leg portion that forms a channel. Part of the base portion can be placed atop or adjacent implanted fixation members (e.g. bone screws), and a locking member can be inserted through the base and into the fixation member to anchor the connector to the fixation member. A rod can be inserted into the channel and fixed to the connector by a set screw. The apparatus is useful in connecting a rod to a fixation member, particularly in situations in which a rod is already connected to the fixation member, as by a previous implantation procedure, for example. | 08-04-2011 |
20140135845 | LAMINOPLASTY DEVICES AND METHODS - Laminoplasty plates are engageable to at least one portion of a divided lamina to maintain a desired spacing relative to the spinal canal. The laminoplasty plates include a spacer portion having a first end and a second end that spans a gap formed by at least one of a divided lamina portion. The laminoplasty plates can include a lamina engagement portion at one end for engagement with the divided lamina portion. | 05-15-2014 |
William Barry Null, Olive Branch, MS US
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20090138049 | Vertebral Rod Assemblies and Methods - A vertebral rod assembly with first and second members that may rotate about a first axis. Each of the first and second members includes a base and a vertebral support rod extending from the base. An extension extends from the base on the first member into an opening formed in the base of the second member. A ring is sized to extend around the extension. A fastener engages with the ring to lock the first and second members, and to prevent relative rotation between the first member and second member. | 05-28-2009 |
20100087873 | Surgical Connectors for Attaching an Elongated Member to a Bone - The present application is directed to connectors for attaching an elongated member to a bone. The connectors may include a receiver that is attached to an anchor. The receiver may include a base and outwardly-extending arms that form a channel to receive the elongated member. The base may include an opening that extends into a receptacle. The opening may include a first section in an inferior side of the receiver, and a cut-out in a lateral side. During attachment, the anchor may be positioned relative to the receiver such that a head of the anchor may be inserted into the first section and a shaft of the anchor may be inserted into a second section. After insertion, the anchor is rotated to move the shaft out of the cut-out while the head remains in the receptacle. A wedge is then attached to the receiver over the cut-out to prevent the anchor from escaping. | 04-08-2010 |
20100125299 | Translational Occipital Vertebral Fixation System - An occipital plating system includes a fixation assembly with a plate and a coupling member extending from a respective one of opposite lateral portions of the plate. The coupling members include a channel to receive a connecting element extending from the spinal column. The coupling members are rotatable and translatable relative to the plate. | 05-20-2010 |
20100198259 | Crosslink Interconnection of Bone Attachment Devices - An apparatus comprises a pair of bone attachment devices and a crosslink device for a spinal fixation system or other implant arrangement. The bone attachment devices include a head with socket to receive a spinal rod or other elongate element and the crosslink device includes a pair of bridging members each having an end section for connecting with the bone attachment devices. An interconnection device situated between the bridging members receives the bridging members and allows translational and rotational freedom therebetween while being operable to secure the bridging members in position relative to one another. A pair of engaging members are structured to engage the head of the respective bone attachment device and bear against the respective adjacent end of crosslink device to lock the crosslink and the bone attachment device in a rigid construct are also included. | 08-05-2010 |
20110106085 | ADJUSTABLE OCCIPITAL VERTEBRAL FIXATION SYSTEM - An occipital plating system includes a plating assembly with a plate body defining a profile adapted for positioning on the occiput. The plate body includes a central portion that extends bi-laterally across the central axis of the spinal column to opposite lateral portions of the plate. At least one coupling member extends from each of the lateral portions of the plate body to receive a connecting element extending from the spinal column. | 05-05-2011 |
William R. Null, Channahon, IL US
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20140270389 | APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AND COMPENSATING FOR OPTICAL DISTORTION - Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for measuring and compensating for optical distortion. The system includes a plurality of reference marks; a recording device configured to record a first orientation and a first position of a plurality of reference marks relative to a pointing angle of the recording device when an object is located outside of a field of view of a recording device, the recording device configured to record a second orientation and a second position of a plurality of reference marks relative to the pointing angle of the recording device when an object is located inside the field of view; and a processor configured to compare the first orientation and the first position of the plurality of reference marks to the second orientation and the second position of the plurality of the reference marks for measuring distortion of the object. | 09-18-2014 |