Parrish, US
Angela R. Parrish, New Yok, NY US
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20130078660 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING PROTEIN MODIFICATIONS - Methods and compositions for detecting a protein modification in vitro and in vivo are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the protein modification detected is phosphorylation. | 03-28-2013 |
Charles A. Parrish, Naperville, IL US
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20110222803 | Rotatable Bar Pin Bushing Assembly - A rotatable bar pin bushing assembly is disclosed for connecting components in a vehicular system, such as a suspension and/or axle system. The rotatable bar pin bushing assembly includes an inner sleeve, an outer sleeve positioned around the inner sleeve, and an insert positioned between the inner and outer sleeves. The rotatable bar pin bushing assembly also includes a bar pin rotatably positioned within the inner sleeve. The bar pin has at least one end with at least one bore extending therethrough to receive a fastener. The bar pin is rotatable within the inner sleeve to allow indexing of the bar pin for registering the at least one bore of the bar pin with a connector of a different component. A method for assembling the rotatable bar pin bushing assembly is also disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
Charles J. Parrish, Milton, VT US
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20120149133 | MEMS PROCESS METHOD FOR HIGH ASPECT RATIO STRUCTURES - Methods for the controlled manufacture of high aspect ratio features. The method may include forming a layer stack on a top surface of a substrate and forming features in the layers of the layer stack. The high aspect ratio features may be defined using a resist layer that is patterned with a photolithographic condition. After removing at least one of the layers removed from the top of the layer stack, a feature dimension may be measured for features at different locations on the substrate. The method may further include changing the photolithographic condition based on the measured dimension and processing another substrate using the changed photolithographic condition. | 06-14-2012 |
Charles Ryan Parrish, Ocala, FL US
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20100203810 | Sharpening system for scissors with complex curved blades - A device and method of sharpening hair cutting scissor blades passes a blade over the perimeter portion of a flexible sharpening pad to flex the perimeter portion out of the plane of the pad. The blade is held in an angled orientation over the pad and is moved horizontally and downward during the sharpening motion. Independent horizontal and vertical movements allow addressing irregularly shaped blades including blades with a radial shape and convex blades. | 08-12-2010 |
Christopher J. Parrish, Houston, TX US
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20110120720 | Wellhead Test Tool and Method - A method of pressure testing a lower marine riser package includes forming an inflatable packer having exposed slats and an inflatable packer element. The packer is positioned within the lower marine riser package above the cap seal with the exposed slats above the packer element. The packer is inflated and fluid pressure is then applied to test the integrity of the cap seal. The packer may be inverted, then positioned below the BOP/riser connection, the packer inflated, and pressure increased above the inflated packer element to test the fluid integrity of the BOP/riser connection. | 05-26-2011 |
Clyde Parrish, Trinity, FL US
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20110233067 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSING OF FLUIDS - An electrochemical process and device for the controlled and uniform heating of electrically-conductive fluids, the process or device having at least one reactor and at least one power source with at least one electrode and at least one additional conductive material for direct heating of the fluid and for producing electrochemical changes of the fluid to result in at least one property change of the fluid and at least one product. | 09-29-2011 |
Clyde F. Parrish, Trinity, FL US
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20080213148 | Emission Control System - Methods and apparatus utilizing chlorine dioxide and hydrogen peroxide are useful to reduce NOx emissions, as well as SOx and mercury (or other heavy metal) emissions, from combustion flue gas streams. | 09-04-2008 |
20080234463 | Self-Healing Wire Insulation - A self-healing system for an insulation material initiates a self-repair process by rupturing a plurality of microcapsules disposed on the insulation material. When the plurality of microcapsules are ruptured, reactants within the plurality of microcapsules react to form a replacement polymer in a break of the insulation material. This self-healing system has the ability to repair multiple breaks in a length of insulation material without exhausting the repair properties of the material. | 09-25-2008 |
20080241030 | Emission Control System - Methods and apparatus utilizing chlorine dioxide and hydrogen peroxide are useful to reduce emissions of NOx, SOx, and heavy metals, e.g., mercury, emissions from combustion flue gas streams. | 10-02-2008 |
20110212334 | Low-Melt Poly(Amic Acids) and Polyimides and their Uses - Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation. | 09-01-2011 |
20120115971 | Self-Healing Wire Insulation - A self-healing system for an insulation material initiates a self-repair process by rupturing a plurality of microcapsules disposed on the insulation material. When the plurality of microcapsules are ruptured, reactants within the plurality of microcapsules react to form a replacement polymer in a break of the insulation material. This self-healing system has the ability to repair multiple breaks in a length of insulation material without exhausting the repair properties of the material. | 05-10-2012 |
20130075115 | Flame Suppression Agent, System and Uses - Aqueous droplets encapsulated in a flame retardant polymer are useful in suppressing combustion. Upon exposure to a flame, the encapsulated aqueous droplets rupture and vaporize, removing heat and displacing oxygen to retard the combustion process. A polymer encapsulant, through decomposition, may further add free radicals to the combustion atmosphere, thereby further retarding the combustion process. The encapsulated aqueous droplets may be used as a replacement to halon, water mist, and dry powder flame suppression systems. In one embodiment of the invention, the aqueous droplets include a gelling agent, such as sodium alginate, and are encapsulated in an alginate-based material. | 03-28-2013 |
20140272330 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE SHEET AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A thermally conductive sheet may include an electrically insulative bottom film, an electrically insulative top film, and an intermediate layer positioned between the bottom film and the top film. The intermediate layer may include a mixture of granulated thermally conductive material and granulated electrically insulating polymer. The granulated electrically insulating polymer is adapted to form a polyimide bridge between the bottom film and the top film. | 09-18-2014 |
20150013537 | MICROENCAPSULATED IMMOBILIZED LIQUID MEMBRANE FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A method for manufacturing an immobilized liquid membrane using a water solution and a hexane solution is provided. The method may include producing a plurality of particles having a distribution of sizes from the water solution, covering the plurality of particles in the hexane solution, creating a plurality of microcapsules each comprising a flexible wall encapsulating a respective one of the plurality of particles, and creating a gap membrane between the plurality of microcapsules, the gap membrane being formed by polymerization reaction between a second portion of the water solution and a second portion of the hexane solution. Each of the plurality of microcapsules and the gap membrane are permeable to a first gas of a mixture of gasses comprising the first gas and a second gas, each of the microcapsules and the gap membrane being substantially impermeable to the second gas. | 01-15-2015 |
Cynthia Parrish, Collegeville, PA US
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20120208827 | BENZIMIDAZOLES AS FATTY ACID SYNTHASE INHIBITORS - This invention relates to the use of benzimidazole derivatives for the modulation, notably the inhibition of the activity or function of fatty acid synthase (FAS). Suitably, the present invention relates to the use of benzimidazoles in the treatment of cancer. | 08-16-2012 |
Cynthia Ann Parrish, Collegeville, PA US
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20130237535 | FATTY ACID SYNTHASE INHIBITORS - This invention relates to the use of spirocyclic piperidine derivatives for the modulation, notably the inhibition of the activity or function of fatty acid synthase (FAS). Suitably, the present invention relates to the use of spirocyclic piperidines in the treatment of cancer. | 09-12-2013 |
20140100213 | TRIAZOLONES AS FATTY ACID SYNTHASE INHIBITORS - This invention relates to the use of triazolone derivatives for the modulation, notably the inhibition of the activity or function of fatty acid synthase (FAS). Suitably, the present invention relates to the use of triazolones in the treatment of cancer. | 04-10-2014 |
20140194415 | FATTY ACID SYNTHASE INHIBITORS - This invention relates to spirocyclic piperidines according to Formula (I) and the use of spirocyclic piperidines for the modulation, notably the inhibition of the activity or function of fatty acid synthase (FAS). Suitably, the present invention relates to the use of spirocyclic piperidines in the treatment of cancer. | 07-10-2014 |
Daniel Parrish, Dallas, TX US
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20150013663 | UNIVERSAL CROSSOVER CHANNEL FOR GAS GRILLS - A universal crossover channel that is adapted for use in a wide array of grills. The universal crossover includes a telescopic slide feature that allows it to be extended or shortened and brackets that can be moved both vertically and horizontally to adjust the positioning of the universal crossover channel within the grill's firebox. | 01-15-2015 |
20150079251 | SMOKER HAVING INTERNAL PERFORATED SMOKE STACK - A smoker having an internal perforated smoke stack that is able to smoke food from both the inside and outside. Food is placed inside the smoker and positioned on the perforated smoke stack. The perforated smoke stack is directly connected to the charcoal pan such that smoke enters the perforated smoke stack and out the perforations, thereby providing heat and smoke to the inside of the food in addition to the heat and smoke permeating the smoker's body chamber outside the food. | 03-19-2015 |
Daniel Parrish, Austin, TX US
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20080289615 | Dual fuel gas valve and gas grill - A duel fuel gas control valve controls the supply of gas (e.g., natural gas or liquid propane gas) to a gas grill. The duel fuel gas control valve is structured to control either natural or LP gas flow at the desired operating characteristics based on conventional gas supply characteristics and gas grill requirements. A restrictor mechanism, when in first and second configurations, respectively, restricts movement of the valve core to a first predetermined range for a first mode of operation (first type of gas supply) and to a second predetermined range for a second mode of operation (second type of gas supply). | 11-27-2008 |
20120073560 | DUAL FUEL GAS VALVE AND GAS GRILL - A duel fuel gas control valve controls the supply of gas (e.g., natural gas or liquid propane gas) to a gas grill. The duel fuel gas control valve is structured to control either natural or LP gas flow at the desired operating characteristics based on conventional gas supply characteristics and gas grill requirements. A restrictor mechanism, when in first and second configurations, respectively, restricts movement of the valve core to a first predetermined range for a first mode of operation (first type of gas supply) and to a second predetermined range for a second mode of operation (second type of gas supply). | 03-29-2012 |
Daniel A. Parrish, Bloomington, MN US
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20120192874 | OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The system is adapted to send an electrical signal from an implanted neurostimulator through a stimulation lead to a patient's nerve at an appropriate phase of the respiratory cycle based on input from a respiration sensing lead. External components are adapted for wireless communication with the neurostimulator. The neurostimulator is adapted to deliver therapeutic stimulation based on inputs. | 08-02-2012 |
David C. Parrish, Barrington, IL US
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20080204201 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND PROTOCOL FOR MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT - A communications system and protocol are described for wirelessly interconnecting a pair of bed and wall units that communicate the patient information, including bed exit alerts, from the patient supporting equipment to the hospital nurse call system. A linking procedure is provided for establishing a communications link to interconnect the pair of units, wherein the communications link fails upon detection of a third communications device simultaneously undergoing the link attempt mode. In one embodiment, the system provides for advanced collision detection by monitoring corruption of the end-of-packet byte within the periodic check-in message sequences between the linked units to prevent data corruption and future collisions. To ensure prompt interconnection of units, embodiments of the invention provide for a link reminder to alert the health care provider to initiate the steps for linking the bed and wall units whenever two or more unlinked units are in proximity. | 08-28-2008 |
David L. Parrish, Earlysville, VA US
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20130028410 | Method and System for Conducting High Speed, Symmetric Stream Cipher Encryption - A method is provided for processing a digital information set having a plurality of information bytes. The method comprises receiving the information set, determining a set of initialization parameters, initializing a set of state variables using the set of initialization parameters, and generating a plurality of cryptors, each cryptor being a virtual dynamic array containing a monoalphabetic cipher. The method further comprises modifying the state variables and one or more of the cryptors, setting the index value for each cryptor in the plurality of cryptors; and selecting an ordered cryptor subset to be applied to an information byte. The information byte is processed using the ordered cryptor subset to produce a processed information byte. If the information byte is a plaintext byte, the processed byte is an encrypted byte, and vice versa. The actions of modifying, setting, selecting, and processing are then repeated for each remaining information byte. | 01-31-2013 |
20130308774 | Method and System for Conducting High Speed, Symmetric Stream Cipher Encryption - A method is provided for processing a digital information set having a plurality of information bytes. The method comprises receiving the information set, determining a set of initialization parameters, initializing a set of state variables using the set of initialization parameters, and generating a plurality of cryptors, each cryptor being a virtual dynamic array containing a monoalphabetic cipher. The method further comprises modifying the state variables and one or more of the cryptors, setting the index value for each cryptor in the plurality of cryptors; and selecting an ordered cryptor subset to be applied to an information byte. The information byte is processed using the ordered cryptor subset to produce a processed information byte. If the information byte is a plaintext byte, the processed byte is an encrypted byte, and vice versa. The actions of modifying, setting, selecting, and processing are then repeated for each remaining information byte. | 11-21-2013 |
20140047237 | Method and System for Establishing Secure Communications Using Composite Key Cryptography - A method is disclosed for establishing a secure communication session using composite key cryptography. The method comprises generating a first plurality of secret keys all of which are known only to a first communicating party and each one of which is shared with exactly one of a plurality of stewards, and generating a second plurality of secret keys all of which are known only to a second communicating party and each one of which is shared with exactly one of the plurality of stewards. The first and second communicating parties each send information to the other through different stewards, each communication leg being encrypted using a secret key known only to the respective communicating party and steward. These communications are usable to distribute cryptographic seeds to the communicating parties for use in generating a temporary session key that can be used to encrypt direct communications between the parties. | 02-13-2014 |
Delmer H. Parrish, Naples, FL US
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20110193333 | MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION CARD AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - The invention is directed to a medication administration card that includes a sheet of rigid material having a first and second side, the sheet also having a first portion, a second portion and a folded edge located between both portions. The sheet includes at least one row of spaced cavities having at least five spaced cavities which correspond to the days of the week located on the second portion of the sheet each spaced cavity of sufficient size and dimension to maintain one or more pills having a surface area, at least one row the sheet includes an additional spaced cavity for a spare pill or pills. Spanning across these spaced cavities is a metallic foil layer. A label on the second portion of the sheet includes an identifier proximate to each spaced cavity to identify each weekday and a separate identifier to denote a spare set of pills. | 08-11-2011 |
20110196318 | GEL-BASED PHENERGAN COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF DELIVERY - The invention is directed to a system for treating vomiting comprising a topical gel placed within a syringe. The topical gel includes (a) between 10 to 40% Phenergen by weight, (b) between 30 to 50% of lecithin isopropyl palmitate solution by weight, and (c) between 30 to 70% of pluronic gel by weight. The syringe includes a cylindrical chamber having a front end, a back end, an interior side and exterior side. The syringe has a disposing opening located on the front end of the cylindrical chamber; a stopper of a sufficient size and dimension to engage the disposing opening; a plunger located within the cylindrical chamber; a rigid shaft having a sufficient size and dimension to fit within the cylindrical chamber and a plate affixed to a distal end of the rigid shaft. The syringe is plastic having a dark color to prevent degradation of the topical gel. | 08-11-2011 |
Dennis Parrish, Sandston, VA US
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20090203571 | Rinse aid compositions with improved characteristics - The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions with improved biodegradability that may be used in automated carwash operations to promote drying and improve the appearance of vehicles. | 08-13-2009 |
20120328790 | Rinse Aid Compositions with Improved Characteristics - The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions with improved biodegradability that may be used in automated carwash operations to promote drying and improve the appearance of vehicles. | 12-27-2012 |
Douglas T. Parrish, Alpine, UT US
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20110022471 | MESSAGING SERVICE FOR PROVIDING UPDATES FOR MULTIMEDIA CONTENT OF A LIVE EVENT DELIVERED OVER THE INTERNET - Messaging services for providing updates for multimedia content delivered over the Internet for a live event. In one embodiment, a messaging server provides real-time updates for multimedia content of a live event delivered over the Internet to multiple media players that request the multimedia content over the Internet. In one embodiment, the real-time updates indicate when the multimedia content is available for delivery over the Internet. In another embodiment, the real-time updates can be used to dynamically insert advertisement markers for advertisement breaks in the multimedia content. | 01-27-2011 |
Elizabeth S. Parrish, Blackstone, VA US
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20100203273 | ANTI-CHAFE CABLE COVER - Protective covers for hoses, cables, ropes, and similar conduits formed of a composite fabric structure. The fabric structure has an inwardly facing layer in the form of a fabric base. The fabric base comprises a network of high tenacity fibers. The composite fabric structure also includes an outwardly facing layer formed of rubber. The inwardly facing layer and the outwardly facing layer are bonded together, preferably through the use of a bonding layer. | 08-12-2010 |
20120168285 | LIGHTWEIGHT REINFORCED CONVEYOR BELT STRUCTURE - Conveyor belts formed of a composite fabric structure. The fabric structure has a base reinforcing layer made of a network that includes high tenacity fibers. The composite fabric structure also includes a surface layer formed of rubber. The base layer and the surface layer are bonded together, preferably through the use of a bonding layer. | 07-05-2012 |
Grover Parrish, Glencoe, AL US
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20130145602 | COMPONENT HANDLING SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING VEHICLES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING VEHICLES - A component handling system for use in assembling a vehicle is described herein. The vehicle includes a vehicle frame and at least one component adapted to be coupled to the vehicle frame. The component handling system includes a lifting assembly that is slideably coupled to a support frame. The lifting assembly is configured to receive a component and to support the component from the support frame. A positioning assembly is coupled to the lifting assembly, and is configured to move the lifting assembly along the support frame to bias the component towards the vehicle frame. | 06-13-2013 |
Jack Parrish, Lasalle, IL US
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20110266402 | LADDER APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a ladder apparatus capable of being mounted to a vehicle. The ladder apparatus generally comprises a mounting support, a main ladder support for receiving an extension ladder, and a torsion support. The mounting support, the main ladder support and the torsion support are pivotally connected so that the apparatus can be raised from a retracted home position to an extended position. When the apparatus is in the extended position it can be set to a desired height and/or rotational position. | 11-03-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Parrish, Westland, MI US
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20130065424 | Large Deflection Constrained Insulation Displacement Terminal and Connector - An improved insulation displacement terminal (IDT) includes opposed spaced fingers having outer edges with first and second abutment sections adjacent the ends of the outer edges. A resilient spring-like mid-section in the finger between the abutment sections applies a generally normal force to a wire captured between the inner edges of opposed fingers of the IDT. The resilient spring-like mid-section of each finger may be provided by narrowing the width of each finger between the abutment sections such as by recessing the outer edges from the outer edges of the abutment sections or by providing slots or openings in the mid-section of the fingers. Corners of inner edges of the fingers are smoother and inner edges are generally planar to provide a large contact area between the fingers and a wire disposed therebetween. The IDT is mounted within a housing to provide an insulation displacement connector (IDC). | 03-14-2013 |
Jeremy S. Parrish, Frankfort, IL US
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20120220144 | RAIL ADAPTER WITH GROUNDING MEANS - A DIN rail adapter is provided. The DIN rail adapter is comprised of an adapter sub-assembly, a jack/module carrier, and a cam turn tab. The adapter sub-assembly has a grounding bar configured to make contact to the DIN rail when it is mounted. The jack/module earner attaches to the adapter sub-assembly and can be configured to contain a jack, module, or another similar device. The cam turn tab is configured to reversibly connect the grounding bar to the jack or module contained within the jack/module carrier. In one embodiment, the cam turn tab connects the grounding bar to the jack or module by pushing a portion of the grounding bar such that it makes contact with the jack or module within the jack/module carrier. | 08-30-2012 |
20130192868 | Faceplate Assemblies For Securing Connectivity - The present invention is directed to a faceplate assembly. The faceplate assembly includes a backing plate and a plurality of cover plates that mount to the backing plate. The baking plate has an opening that receives at least six modules. Each cover plate includes a center opening corresponding to the modules received in the backing plate. | 08-01-2013 |
Jeremy S. Parrish, Mokena, IL US
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20090207577 | Modular Stackable Angled Patch Panel for Enclosure - A modular patch panel module is mountable on an electronics enclosure and includes an angled patch face and mounting structure that enables stacking of modular patch panels without interference of patch panel cords with the top of the enclosure or another patch panel stacked thereon. The patch panel modules may each contain a plurality of RJ-45 ports and punchdown blocks. A cover plate may snap fit to the module to retain the patch panel electrical components therebetween. | 08-20-2009 |
Joe Parrish, Cambridge, MA US
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20090130706 | PHOTOBIOREACTOR SYSTEMS POSITIONED ON BODIES OF WATER - Certain embodiments and aspects of the present invention relate to a photobioreactor including photobioreactor units through which a liquid medium stream and a gas stream flow. The photobioreactor units are floated on a body of water such as a pond or a lake. The liquid medium comprises at least one species of phototrophic organism therein. Certain methods of using the photobioreactor system as part of fuel generation system and/or a gas-treatment process or system at least partially remove certain undesirable pollutants from a gas stream. In certain embodiments, the photobioreactor units are formed of flexible, deformable material and are configured to provide a substantially constant thickness of liquid medium. In certain embodiments, a barrier between the photobioreactor unit and the body of water upon which the unit is floated facilitates thermal communication between the liquid medium and the body of water. | 05-21-2009 |
Joe Parrish US
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20110287544 | Photobioreactor Systems Positioned on Bodies of Water - Certain embodiments and aspects of the present invention relate to a photobioreactor including photobioreactor units through which a liquid medium stream and a gas stream flow. The photobioreactor units are floated on a body of water such as a pond or a lake. The liquid medium comprises at least one species of phototrophic organism therein. Certain methods of using the photobioreactor system as part of fuel generation system and/or a gas-treatment process or system at least partially remove certain undesirable pollutants from a gas stream. In certain embodiments, the photobioreactor units are formed of flexible, deformable material and are configured to provide a substantially constant thickness of liquid medium. In certain embodiments, a barrier between the photobioreactor unit and the body of water upon which the unit is floated facilitates thermal communication between the liquid medium and the body of water. | 11-24-2011 |
John Parrish, Mount Horeb, WI US
John A. Parrish, Boston, MA US
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20080269608 | Non-Invasive Treatment of Fascia - Various methods and devices for minimally invasive treatment and prevention of conditions of the fascia are provided. In one aspect, a method includes providing an acoustic wave source effective to deliver a focused acoustic wave to a target site within a patient's body, and focusing an acoustic wave through a patient's skin such that at least one location in the patient's fascia is fenestrated in a desired pattern. | 10-30-2008 |
20130184614 | NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT OF FASCIA - Various methods and devices for minimally invasive treatment and prevention of conditions of the fascia are provided. In one aspect, a method includes providing an acoustic wave source effective to deliver a focused acoustic wave to a target site within a patient's body, and focusing an acoustic wave through a patient's skin such that at least one location in the patient's fascia is fenestrated in a desired pattern. | 07-18-2013 |
John F. Parrish, Decatur, IN US
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20120274262 | VOLTAGE AND SPEED SENSITIVE MOTOR CONTROL STARTING CIRCUIT - A voltage and speed sensitive solid state motor control starting circuit is a RPM voltage sensing circuit for controlling the starting circuit operation of an AC induction motor. The circuit effectively removes the start capacitor from the AC circuit at a predetermined RPM cutout voltage and reengages the start capacitor at a predetermined cut in voltage. The circuit may be installed on an AC induction motor to replace conventional mechanical switches that are used for removing start capacitors from the AC induction motor circuit. The circuit is more simplified and less complex than conventional mechanical switches, while being very efficient. | 11-01-2012 |
John R Parrish, Cross Lanes, WV US
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20090177439 | Process Monitoring Technique and Related Actions - The invention provides a novel method of monitoring a process. The method also has the ability to take predetermined actions based on the monitored data. These actions avoid or mitigate process abnormalities or upsets that might impact product quality, production, and/or process efficiencies. The method includes the steps of: obtaining at least one input process variable; determining a comparative process value based on the at least one input process variable using a first method having a first time-based weighting function; determining an expected process value based on the at least one input process variable using a second method having a second time-based weighting function; determining a first deviation value based on the at least one input process variable or historical data; calculating a limit range having a maximum limit and a minimum limit using the expected process value and the first deviation value; and comparing the comparative process value to the limit range. | 07-09-2009 |
20140378640 | Methods and Systems for Catalyst Delivery - A method for the delivery of a catalyst to a polymerization reactor is disclosed, comprising: contacting a catalyst with a carrier fluid comprising an inert hydrocarbon in gaseous form, the inert hydrocarbon having a normal boiling point of about −1° C. to about 81° C.; and flowing the carrier fluid to the polymerization reactor such that the carrier fluid transports the catalyst to the polymerization reactor. A catalyst delivery system is disclosed, comprising: a catalyst vessel for containing a catalyst; a catalyst injection line for delivering the catalyst to a polymerization reactor, the catalyst injection line being in fluid communication with the catalyst vessel and the polymerization reactor; and a carrier fluid line in fluid communication with the catalyst injection line for delivering a carrier fluid comprising an inert hydrocarbon to the catalyst injection line, the inert hydrocarbon having a normal boiling point of about −1° C. to about 81° C. | 12-25-2014 |
John R. Parrish, Charleston, WV US
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20090214395 | Raw Material Efficiency Method and Process - A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling product discharge from a fluidized bed reactor and for minimizing the loss of the unreacted monomer in the fluidizing gas upon removing the solid polymer product from the reactor. The method and apparatus utilize at least one detector in the product tank or its vent line and a control system in communication with the detector and the product tank fill valve, along with certain algorithms, to adjust by an iterative process, the product discharge time, thereby maximizing resin fill in the product tank and minimizing the lost reactor gas volume. | 08-27-2009 |
20100144967 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING PROPERTIES IN MULTIMODAL SYSTEMS - The invention is directed to a polymerization system and method of controlling resin properties during the production of bimodal and multimodal polymer compositions using at least one manipulated variable to minimize dynamic deviations from polymer characteristics. In particular embodiments, the method of control includes determining a property of the resin based on a current and/or previous values or estimates or process variables or polymer characteristics. In this manner the control actions serve to reduce process upsets or facilitate in transitioning to a new product or grade to reduce the amount of off-grade resin material produced during transition or during steady state manufacture. | 06-10-2010 |
20100209307 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE PREDICTION OF POLYMER PROPERTIES AND A SYSTEM HAVING IMPROVED POLYMER PROPERTY PREDICTION CAPABILITIES - The instant invention is a method for improving the prediction of polymer properties and a system having improved polymer property prediction capabilities. The method for improving the prediction of polymer properties according to instant invention comprises the following steps of: (1) providing a polymer; (2) providing a prediction model; (3) utilizing said prediction model to define an average polymer property prediction value; (4) determining a feasible range; (5) measuring one or more properties of said polymer; (6) determining whether said one or measured polymer properties are within said feasible range: (7) validating said one or more measured polymer properties if said one or more measured polymer properties fall within the feasible range or invalidating said one or more measured polymer properties if said one or more measured polymer properties fall outside of the feasible range; (8) optionally updating said prediction model; (9) repeating said previous steps at least one or more times; and (10) thereby improving the prediction of polymer properties. The polymerization system having improved polymer property prediction capabilities according to instant invention comprises at least one polymerization reactor; an automated prediction model; means for measuring one or more polymer properties; means for detecting one or more erroneous measured polymer properties; and means for updating said automated predication model. | 08-19-2010 |
20100331499 | RAW MATERIAL EFFICIENCY METHOD AND PROCESS - A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling product discharge from a fluidized bed reactor and for minimizing the loss of the unreacted monomer in the fluidizing gas upon removing the solid polymer product from the reactor. The method and apparatus utilize at least one detector in the product tank or its vent line and a control system in communication with the detector and the product tank fill valve, along with certain algorithms, to adjust by an iterative process, the product discharge time, thereby maximizing resin fill in the product tank and minimizing the lost reactor gas volume. | 12-30-2010 |
20120136482 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A POLYMERIZATION REACTOR - The present invention provides methods of controlling a gas-phase polymerization process. The method includes determining a difference between a control variable of the polymerization process, such as the production rate, and the desired value of the control variable; adjusting or maintaining a first manipulated variable to at least partially compensate for the difference between the control variable and the desired value; and adjusting or maintaining a second manipulated variable to at least partially compensate for the effect of adjusting or maintaining the first manipulated variable. The first and second manipulated variables can include process variables such as the fluidized bed weight, the catalyst concentration, the concentration of one or more monomers, the flow of one or more comonomers, the ratio of one comonomer to another comonomer, the activator concentration, the ratio of an activator to selectivity control agent, the concentration of a chain transfer agent, and the retardant concentration. | 05-31-2012 |
20130123440 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING A POLYMERIZATION REACTOR - Embodiments of the invention provide a method of controlling a gas-phase polymerization process. The method includes determining a difference between a control variable of the polymerization process, such as the production rate, and the desired value of the control variable; adjusting or maintaining a first manipulated variable to at least partially compensate for the difference between the control variable and the desired value; and adjusting or maintaining a second manipulated variable to at least partially compensate for the effect of adjusting or maintaining the first manipulated variable. The first and second manipulated variables can include process variables such as the fluidized bed weight, the catalyst concentration, the concentration of one or more monomers, the flow of one or more comonomers, the ratio of one comonomer to another comonomer, the activator concentration, the ratio of an activator to selectivity control agent, the concentration of a chain transfer agent, and the retardant concentration. | 05-16-2013 |
Jonathan Parrish, New York, NY US
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20090221555 | FUSED BICYCLIC DERIVATIVES OF 2,4-DIAMINOPYRIMIDINE AS ALK AND c-MET INHIBITORS - The present invention provides a compound of formula I or II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof, wherein R | 09-03-2009 |
Jonathan D. Parrish, Madison, WI US
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20120302523 | ENDOPEROXIDES AND METHODS OF PHOTOCATALYTICALLY SYNTHESIZING ENDOPEROXIDES - A method of making an endoperoxide from a diene and oxygen in the presence of a photocatalyst having an excited state lifetime of at least 100 nanoseconds, the endoperoxide being represented by the formula: | 11-29-2012 |
Kelly Parrish, Florence, KY US
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20140190799 | MODULAR CONVEYING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various modular conveyors, conveying systems, conveyor modules, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the conveyor comprises a module body and an upper member. The module body can be configured to receive one or more rolling elements. In some embodiments, the rolling elements protrude through openings in the module body and the upper member. In various embodiments, the rolling elements can be configured to engage a surface below the module body and/or an item on the conveyor, thereby facilitating multi-directional travel of the item. | 07-10-2014 |
Kirk Andrew Parrish, Grass Lake, MI US
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20120023910 | Particulate Filter Regeneration Control System and Method - Systems and methods for controlling regeneration of a diesel particulate filter in a vehicle engine exhaust include detecting a distance of an object from the exhaust and controlling a regeneration event if the distance is less than a threshold value. The system and method may include a particulate filter disposed in the exhaust of the vehicle and a proximity sensor disposed adjacent an exhaust opening and positioned to detect presence of an object near the opening. A controller in communication with the proximity sensor is adapted for controlling regeneration of the particulate filter in response to the proximity sensor detecting the object near the opening. | 02-02-2012 |
20130076007 | VEHICLE BACKUP CAMERA FOR VIEWING A MID-CHASSIS MOUNTED TRAILER HITCHING STRUCTURE - A pick-up truck comprises a chassis, a rear axle attached to the chassis, a passenger cabin, a cargo bed, a trailer hitching structure, and a first image capturing device. The passenger cabin is attached to the chassis forward of the rear axle. The cargo bed is attached to the chassis over the rear axle. The trailer hitching structure is attached to the chassis at a position rearward of the vehicle occupant structure and has a trailer engaging portion accessible within the cargo bed. The first image capturing device is attached to the passenger cabin. The first image capturing device is mounted in a manner allowing the first image capturing device to capture an image of the trailer engaging portion of the trailer hitching structure. | 03-28-2013 |
20130213012 | METHOD TO DETECT AND MITIGATE UNSOLICITED EXOTHERMS IN A DIESEL AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM - Methods for monitoring and detecting undesired exotherms which may occur in an exhaust aftertreatment system coupled to a lean burning combustion engine are described. In one particular approach, an undesired exotherm may be indicated based on an expected oxygen depletion along a length of an exhaust aftertreatment system in the direction of exhaust gas flow of exhaust gas. For example, during DPF regeneration, a certain amount of oxygen is expected to be utilized for removing soot. If less oxygen is actually found in the exhaust downstream of the exhaust system, then an undesired exotherm may be present, as unintended reductant may be present in the exhaust and reacting exothermically with oxygen. Various mitigation actions may then be initiated in response to the indication of an undesired exotherm. | 08-22-2013 |
20140216008 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT SYSTEM - Various systems and methods are described for an engine system with an exhaust gas treatment system including a particulate filter. In one example method, accumulated hydrocarbons are removed from the exhaust gas treatment system by increasing an exhaust gas temperature to a first temperature responsive to a particulate filter regeneration request during extended cold idle operation. After a predetermined duration, the exhaust gas temperature is increased to a second, higher temperature to regenerate the particulate filter. | 08-07-2014 |
Marlin Parrish, Kingwood, TX US
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20090188684 | Land Clearing Rake - The invention is a land clearing rake that is typically mounted on a moldboard on a conventional bulldozer. The land clearing rake pivots about a shaft that is horizontally connected to the front of the moldboard. The rake is comprised of teeth connected to each other by heavy-duty plates between each of the teeth. The teeth may be arranged in one or more sections wherein the sections can be simultaneously raised or lowered by winches mounted on the moldboard. The winches are remotely controlled from the operator's seat. Thus, the land clearing rake is capable of being quickly raised or lowered by the operator while the earth moving equipment is moving back to prepare for another forward move. The ability to quickly transition between raking and grading modes significantly improves the efficiency of land clearing operations. | 07-30-2009 |
Michael Parrish, West Chester, PA US
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20150040628 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING CONTAMINATED WASTEWATER - A system and method for removing contaminants from wastewater is disclosed. The system may include a first tank of a plurality of tanks containing zeolite material selected to capture and retain contaminants in the wastewater to produce treated water. At least one sensor associated with the first tank may be configured to detect a concentration of contaminants in the treated water. A control means is communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor, and is configured to direct the flow of the produced water to a second tank of the plurality of tanks based on the detected concentration of the treated water. | 02-12-2015 |
20150082844 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING CONTAMINATED WASTEWATER - A system, and method for removing contaminants from wastewater is disclosed. The system may include a first tank of a plurality of tanks containing zeolite material selected to capture and retain contaminants in the wastewater to produce treated water. At least one sensor associated with the first tank may be configured to detect a concentration of contaminants in the treated water. A control means is communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor, and is configured to direct the flow of the produced water to a second tank of the plurality of tanks based on the detected concentration of the treated water. | 03-26-2015 |
Michael Parrish, Deer Park, IL US
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20080250909 | SHEET TRIMMER - A trimmer that is operable to cut at least one sheet of paper includes a base configured to support the at least one sheet, a rail extending across at least a portion of the base, and a cutting assembly having a carriage slidably coupled to the rail and a blade positioned on the carriage. The trimmer also includes a blade opposing member coupled to the base adjacent to the rail and an indicator operable to display a usable life status of at least one of the blade and the blade opposing member. | 10-16-2008 |
20080264227 | SHEET TRIMMER - A trimmer that is operable to cut at least one sheet includes a base configured to support the at least one sheet and a rail extending across at least a portion of the base. The rail is movable toward the base in a first mode to clamp the at least one sheet between the rail and the base. The trimmer also includes a cutting assembly having a blade slidably coupled to the rail. The blade is operable to cut the at least one sheet. The trimmer further includes a clamping member coupled to the rail. The clamping member is movable relative to the rail and toward the base in a second mode to clamp the at least one sheet between the clamping member and the base. | 10-30-2008 |
20090013844 | SHEET TRIMMER - A trimmer that is operable to cut at least one sheet includes a base having a support surface configured to support the at least one sheet and a rail extending across at least a portion of the base. A plane extends substantially perpendicularly from the support surface and through the rail. The trimmer also includes a cutting assembly slidably coupled to the rail and having a blade. The blade is tilted relative to the plane. | 01-15-2009 |
Michael Parrish, Westerville, OH US
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20080223511 | ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM - A system for dispensing adhesive onto a surface is provided. This system includes a dispenser and a quantity of discrete units of adhesive releasably deposited on a substrate. The dispenser includes a drive mechanism that further includes an actuator for actuating the dispenser; and a drive wheel, wherein the drive wheel further includes mechanical means for engaging the actuator. An optional supply wheel may be included in the dispenser. The quantity of discrete units of adhesive is releasably deposited on a substrate that may be mounted on the supply wheel or that may simply sit within the dispenser. The substrate further includes means for cooperating with the drive wheel to incrementally advance the substrate a substantially fixed, and predetermined distance upon actuation of the dispenser. | 09-18-2008 |
20090173202 | LASER-GUIDED PAPER TRIMMER - A device for cutting paper or other materials is provided. This device includes a substantially flat base, wherein the base is adapted to receive paper and other flat material for cutting. A manually-operated cutting blade assembly is pivotally attached to either the right or left side of the base. The cutting blade assembly includes an elongated cutting arm positioned over a predetermined line of cut on the base. A sighting device is mounted on the base on the same side as the elongated cutting arm and further includes a housing and an adjustable light source mounted within and protected by the housing. The light source projects a fixed line of visible light along the predetermined line of cut. A switch is included for activating and deactivating the light source. A first portion of the switch is located in the handle grip and a second portion of the switch is located within the housing. The light source is activated when the elongated cutting arm is raised and is deactivated when the elongated cutting arm is lowered. | 07-09-2009 |
Michael L. Parrish, Deer Park, IL US
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20110179654 | SHAVING TRAY FOR PENCIL SHARPENER - A pencil sharpener includes a base containing a sharpening mechanism, and a shaving tray coupled to the base and movable between an installed position and an uninstalled position relative to the base. The shaving tray defines a chamber configured to receive and hold shavings produced during a sharpening operation. The shaving tray includes a body, an aperture in the body configured to receive shavings for passage into the chamber, a movable member configured to selectively cover the aperture to inhibit shavings from leaving the chamber through the aperture, and a biasing member coupled to the body and to the movable member to bias the movable member into a closed position covering the aperture. | 07-28-2011 |
Milton E. Parrish, Midlothian, VA US
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20080295854 | Banded papers, smoking articles and methods - Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. | 12-04-2008 |
20090000633 | Cellulose acetate fiber modification - Cellulose acetate fibers can be modified to have physical imperfections and then incorporated into cigarette filter plugs as filtering materials. Cellulose acetate fiber modification can be achieved by etching with a gas phase etchant or a liquid phase etchant comprising hydrogen peroxide. Modification of cellulose acetate fibers may be performed at various stages during the manufacture of cigarette filter plugs. Furthermore, cigarette filter plugs containing modified cellulose acetate fibers can also have spaced apart slits along the length of the cigarette filter plugs. | 01-01-2009 |
20090032037 | DEGRADABLE CIGARETTE FILTERS - Biodegradable cigarette filters comprise shaped fiber of PHBV. Included among these fiber shapes in cross section are Y, V, C, Triad, 4-DG and JC shapes. The shaped fibers may include micro cavities with adsorbents and/or flavorants in the cavities. | 02-05-2009 |
20110155158 | Banded Papers, Smoking Articles and Methods - Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. | 06-30-2011 |
20110297169 | Banded Papers, Smoking Articles and Methods - Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297736 | Banded Papers, Smoking Articles and Methods - Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300299 | Banded Papers, Smoking Articles and Methods - Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. | 12-08-2011 |
20110303233 | Banded Papers, Smoking Articles and Methods - Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. | 12-15-2011 |
20120031417 | Banded Papers, Smoking Articles and Methods - Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. | 02-09-2012 |
20120325230 | DISINTEGRATABLE PLUG WRAPS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - A filter rod used in manufacture of a smoking article contains: (a) a rod of filter material, and (b) a plug wrap surrounding the rod of filter material. The overlapping side edges of the plug wrap are secured together with a plug wrap adhesive and the plug wrap adhesive comprises a disintegration accelerating agent. Alternatively or in addition, the plug wrap may contain perforations. | 12-27-2012 |
20130199552 | BANDED PAPERS, SMOKING ARTICLES AND METHODS - Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. | 08-08-2013 |
20140261501 | DISINTEGRATABLE PLUG WRAPS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - A filter rod used in manufacture of a smoking article contains: (a) a rod of filter material, and (b) a plug wrap surrounding the rod of filter material. The overlapping side edges of the plug wrap are secured together with a plug wrap adhesive and the plug wrap adhesive comprises a disintegration accelerating agent. Alternatively or in addition, the plug wrap may contain perforations. | 09-18-2014 |
Randolph M. Parrish, Chardon, OH US
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20110003096 | MULTILAYER MATERIAL AND RELATED METHODS - A material and related methods that include a first layer and a second layer that is coupled to the first layer with the first layer disposed on the second layer, and an interface between the first layer and the second layer. The interface is configured to allow the first layer to be separated from the second layer. The first layer, after separation from the second layer, is configured to be repositioned and re-coupled to the second layer. | 01-06-2011 |
Robert H. Parrish, Nashville, TN US
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20080279329 | HIGH SPEED MATERIALS SORTING USING X-RAY FLUORESCENCE - A system and process for classifying a piece of material of unknown composition at high speeds, where the system connected to a power supply. The piece is irradiated with first x-rays from an x-ray source, causing the piece to fluoresce x-rays. The fluoresced x-rays are detected with an x-ray detector, and the piece of material is classified from the detected fluoresced x-rays. Detecting and classifying may be cumulatively performed in less than one second. An x-ray fluorescence spectrum of the piece of material may be determined from the detected fluoresced x-rays, and the detection of the fluoresced x-rays may be conditioned such that accurate determination of the x-ray fluorescence spectrum is not significantly compromised, slowed or complicated by extraneous x-rays. The piece of material may be classified by recognizing the spectral pattern of the determined x-ray fluorescence spectrum. The piece of material may be flattened prior to irradiation and detection. The x-ray source may irradiate the first x-rays at a high intensity, and the x-ray source may be an x-ray tube. | 11-13-2008 |
20100111252 | HIGH SPEED MATERIALS SORTING USING X-RAY FLUORESCENCE - A system and process for classifying a piece of material of unknown composition at high speeds, where the system connected to a power supply. The piece is irradiated with first x-rays from an x-ray source, causing the piece to fluoresce x-rays. The fluoresced x-rays are detected with an x-ray detector, and the piece of material is classified from the detected fluoresced x-rays. Detecting and classifying may be cumulatively performed in less than one second. An x-ray fluorescence spectrum of the piece of material may be determined from the detected fluoresced x-rays, and the detection of the fluoresced x-rays may be conditioned such that accurate determination of the x-ray fluorescence spectrum is not significantly compromised, slowed or complicated by extraneous x-rays. The piece of material may be classified by recognizing the spectral pattern of the determined x-ray fluorescence spectrum. The piece of material may be flattened prior to irradiation and detection. The x-ray source may irradiate the first x-rays at a high intensity, and the x-ray source may be an x-ray tube. | 05-06-2010 |
20100264070 | SORTING PIECES OF MATERIAL BASED ON PHOTONIC EMISSIONS RESULTING FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES OF STIMULI - A piece of material that includes low-Z elements is classified based on photonic emissions detected from the piece of material. Both XRF spectroscopy and OES techniques, for example, Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and spark discharge spectroscopy, may be used to classify the piece of material. A stream of pieces of material are moved along a conveying system into a stimulation and detection area. Each piece of material, in turn, is stimulated with a first and second stimulus, of a same or different type, causing the piece of material to emit emissions, for example, photons, which may include at least one of x-ray photons (i.e., x-rays) and optical emissions. These emissions then are detected by one or to more detectors of a same or different type. The piece of materials is then classified, for example, using a combination of hardware, software and/or firmware, based on the detected emissions, and then sorted. | 10-21-2010 |
20110222654 | HIGH SPEED MATERIALS SORTING USING X-RAY FLUORESCENCE - A system and process for classifying a piece of material of unknown composition at high speeds, where the system connected to a power supply. The piece is irradiated with first x-rays from an x-ray source, causing the piece to fluoresce x-rays. The fluoresced x-rays are detected with an x-ray detector, and the piece of material is classified from the detected fluoresced x-rays. Detecting and classifying may be cumulatively performed in less than one second. An x-ray fluorescence spectrum of the piece of material may be determined from the detected fluoresced x-rays, and the detection of the fluoresced x-rays may be conditioned such that accurate determination of the x-ray fluorescence spectrum is not significantly compromised, slowed or complicated by extraneous x-rays. The piece of material may be classified by recognizing the spectral pattern of the determined x-ray fluorescence spectrum. The piece of material may be flattened prior to irradiation and detection. The x-ray source may irradiate the first x-rays at a high intensity, and the x-ray source may be an x-ray tube. | 09-15-2011 |
20130264249 | SORTING PIECES OF MATERIAL BASED ON PHOTONIC EMISSIONS RESULTING FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES OF STIMULI - A piece of material that includes low-Z elements is classified based on photonic emissions detected from the piece of material. Both XRF spectroscopy and OES techniques, for example, Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and spark discharge spectroscopy, may be used to classify the piece of material. A stream of pieces of material are moved along a conveying system into a stimulation and detection area. Each piece of material, in turn, is stimulated with a first and second stimulus, of a same or different type, causing the piece of material to emit emissions, for example, photons, which may include at least one of x-ray photons (i.e., x-rays) and optical emissions. These emissions then are detected by one or more detectors of a same or different type. The piece of materials is then classified, for example, using a combination of hardware, software and/or firmware, based on the detected emissions, and then sorted. | 10-10-2013 |
20140077007 | Methods of Processing Waste Material to Render a Compostable Product - Disclosed herein are methods of processing municipal solid waste in order to isolate a compostable product. The methods and system disclosed allow for municipal solid waste to be separated into an organic fraction and an inorganic fraction. The purity of the organic fraction may be enhanced in certain methods. The overall yield of organic material may be increased by subjecting inorganic material to further separation steps. | 03-20-2014 |
Rob G. Parrish, Bellaire, TX US
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20100288387 | Aviatorial Valve Assembly - A valve for use in aircraft comprises a body, a selective interrupter positioned inside the body for rotation therein, a flow arrangement between the selective interrupter and the body, a bonnet connected to the body and in contact with the selective interrupter, an arm extending through the bonnet and connected to the selective interrupter, and an actuator movably connected to the arm. | 11-18-2010 |
Rob G. Parrish, Houston, TX US
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20090043193 | Procedure radiograph orientation device and methods of use - Procedure radiograph orientation devices and methods of use are provided for stabilization and orientation of a patient's anatomy for a variety of surgical interventions. Additionally, devices of the present invention aid in orienting radiographic imaging devices through the inclusion of radiopaque fiducials so as to optimize radiographic images by providing radiographic reference landmarks. | 02-12-2009 |
20120080038 | Procedure Radiograph Orientation Device and Methods of Use - Procedure radiograph orientation devices and methods of use are provided for stabilization and orientation of a patient's anatomy for a variety of surgical interventions. Additionally, devices of the present invention aid in orienting radiographic imaging devices through the inclusion of radiopaque fiducials so as to optimize radiographic images by providing radiographic reference landmarks. | 04-05-2012 |
Rodney L. Parrish, Beloit, WI US
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20090199322 | HEADGEAR ACCESSORY CLIP - A headgear accessory clip includes a tab member having an aperture of a predetermined equivalent diameter secured to a split-ring member of a predetermined diameter, a predetermined thickness and a preselected material having two ends defining an elastic opening having a predetermined separation. The aperture in the tab member can engage with the cord of an accessory useful to a headgear wearer, such as ear plugs or earphones. | 08-13-2009 |
Roger C. Parrish, Naperville, IL US
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20100077956 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UNIFORMLY ADDING PARTICULATES TO A COATING ON COMESTIBLES, AND PRODUCTS PRODUCED THEREBY - A process for applying particulates to a large number of comestible cores during the production of comestible cores so as to have a generally uniform application of particulates on each coated core involves the steps of placing a batch of comestible cores in a coating apparatus; applying aliquots of coating syrup while the cores are tumbled in the coating apparatus to build up a coating on the cores; dividing a predetermined total amount of the particulates to be applied to the coated cores into at least three portions of approximately equal size; and applying each of the portions of particulates to the coated cores simultaneously from multiple, spaced apart, particulate distributors in the coating apparatus while the coated cores are being tumbled. Preferably the particulate applicator comprises a number of venturi eductors equal to the number of particulate distributors; a pneumatic hose connected between each venturi eductor and each particulate distributor; and a vibratory pan for holding a quantity of particulates and causing the particulates to vibrate and flow at a uniform rate into each venturi eductor. The process is particularly were suited to uniformly apply speckle particulates to produce coated chewing gum or other confectionery cores with a uniform number of speckles on each core. | 04-01-2010 |
Ronald D. Parrish, Tucson, AZ US
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20100053665 | Print optimization mechanism - A method is disclosed. The method includes receiving a print file, removing images from the print file, replacing each image with a reference to the image, storing each image removed from the print file; and printing the print file. Each image is retrieved from storage to be printed upon encountering a reference to the image during printing of the print file. | 03-04-2010 |
Russell P. Parrish, Glastonbury, CT US
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20130105652 | BLIND RETENTION MOUNT | 05-02-2013 |
20130234407 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly seals an interface between adjacent liner sections. The seal assembly comprises a seal carrier mounted to a first plate, a seal body overlapping at least a portion of the seal carrier to define a plane of travel between the seal body and the seal carrier, and at least one resilient member configured to bias the seal body against a second plate. The seal carrier includes an indented portion that extends radially inward of the plane of travel. | 09-12-2013 |
20140047850 | ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING A TURBINE ENGINE TO AN AIRFRAME - An assembly is provided for mounting a turbine engine to an airframe. The turbine engine extends along an axial centerline and includes an engine core mount and an engine exhaust mount. The assembly includes a thrust pin linkage connecting and extending axially between a core thrust pin and an exhaust thrust pin. The core thrust pin is adapted to connect to the engine core mount, and the exhaust thrust pin is adapted to connect to the engine exhaust mount. One of the core thrust pin, the exhaust thrust pin and the thrust pin linkage is also adapted to connect to the airframe. | 02-20-2014 |
20140230943 | SUPPORT SYSTEM BUMPER FOR EXHAUST DUCT LINER HANGER - A hanger for use in a gas turbine engine exhaust system comprises a first bracket, a second bracket, a pin and a bumper. The first bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct or liner of the gas turbine exhaust system. The second bracket is for connecting to an exhaust duct or liner of the gas turbine exhaust system. The pin extends through the first and second brackets to bring the first and second brackets into pivotable engagement. The bumper is positioned adjacent the first or second bracket to inhibit movement of the first bracket relative to the second bracket. | 08-21-2014 |
20140250895 | MODULATED EJECTOR COOLING - A cooling air flow ejector has a primary nozzle position to entrain air from a secondary nozzle. Mixed air is provided into a downstream flow conduit to be directed to an exhaust liner for a gas turbine engine. A variable area device controls a volume of air passing through a primary nozzle. A control for the variable area device to control the size of an orifice within the variable area device controls the volume of air reaching the exhaust liner to be cooled. | 09-11-2014 |
20150086262 | WELDED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MAKING WELDED ASSEMBLIES - A welded assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet. The second sheet is disposed over a portion of the first sheet and defines an overlap portion between the first and second sheets. A weld fastening the second sheet to the first sheet in the overlap area connects the second sheet to the first sheet for distributing stress uniformly across a welded portion of the overlap area. | 03-26-2015 |
Ryan M. Parrish, Columbia, MO US
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20130118002 | Wind-On Core Manufacturing Method For Split Core Configurations - A method provides a portion of a transformer by forming a core by providing transformer core material, cutting individual laminations and bending them into generally C-shaped members, stacking some members to define a first core portion having a main leg and two opposing end legs, stacking other members to define a second core portion having a main leg and two opposing end legs, arranging the main legs in a back-to-back manner to define the core having a core leg defined by the two main legs, and opposing core yokes, defined by the end legs. Conductive material is wound directly around the core leg to form a primary winding and secondary winding in any order of arrangement, thus providing a first transformer portion. The transformer portion may be part of a single transformer or, when second and third transformer portions are provided, as part of a three-phase transformer. | 05-16-2013 |
Samuel D. Parrish, Marlborough, MA US
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20090242320 | Waterproofing Loudspeaker Cones - A water-resistant composite paper, suitable for use as a loudspeaker component, is made from a composition including wood pulp, hydrophobic fibers, and stiffening fibers that retain stiffness when wet. In some examples, fibrillated acrylic fibers and glass fibers are used. | 10-01-2009 |
Scott A. Parrish, New Whiteland, IN US
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20090165767 | BOW STRING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION - A bow string assembly includes a bow string, a string loop and a pair of spaced sight holders pre-installed on the bow string. The string loop and sight holders are adjustable along the length of the bow string when connected to an archery bow and can be secured in place when locations for a nocking point and peep sight are determined. The pre-installed arrangement facilitates bow assembly and reduces the amount of time needed to tune a bow for an individual user with a unique set of requirements. | 07-02-2009 |
Scott E. Parrish, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20110197851 | METHOD FOR METERING A FUEL MASS USING A CONTROLLABLE FUEL INJECTOR - A method for controlling a direct-injection fuel injector for an internal combustion engine includes identifying linear and non-linear fuel mass delivery regions corresponding to predefined ranges of injection duration, monitoring an operator torque request, determining a total desired fuel mass associated with the operator torque request, identifying a fuel mass delivery region corresponding to the total desired fuel mass, and commanding a plurality of partial injection events having injection durations corresponding to the linear fuel mass delivery region to inject the total desired fuel mass when the total desired fuel mass corresponds to the non-linear fuel mass delivery region. | 08-18-2011 |
20120080536 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FUEL INJECTOR - A method for controlling an electromagnetically-activated fuel injector includes determining an injector activation signal having an injection duration, an initial peak pull-in current and a secondary hold current corresponding to a preferred injected fuel mass for a fuel injection event associated with a non-monotonic region of injector operation, and controlling the fuel injector using the injector activation signal to achieve the preferred injected fuel mass for the fuel injection event. | 04-05-2012 |
20120166067 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FUEL INJECTOR - A method for determining injected fuel mass delivered from an electromagnetic solenoid-activated fuel injector during a fuel injection event includes determining a sensed injection duration and a maximum injection mass flowrate during the fuel injection event, and determining the injected fuel mass for the fuel injection event based on the sensed injection duration and the maximum injection mass flowrate during the fuel injection event. | 06-28-2012 |
20150053183 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING CLOSELY-SPACED MULTIPLE-INJECTION PERFORMANCE FROM SOLENOID ACTUATED FUEL INJECTORS - A method for controlling an electromagnetically-activated fuel injector includes, when a plurality of fuel injection events are close-spaced during an engine cycle, monitoring a respective desired injected fuel mass for each of the plurality of fuel injection events. A desired current wave form is selected from a plurality of current waveforms whereat each respective desired injected fuel mass is achieved based on at least one of the fuel injection events. The fuel injector is controlled using the desired current waveform. | 02-26-2015 |
Stephen Eugene Parrish, Antwerp, OH US
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20150050117 | RACK APPARATUS - A rack apparatus for tire rings includes a base having a rigid frame coupled thereto. The base includes a plurality of spaced apart members configured to receive manipulating components of a material handling device for transportation to a desired location. The frame is coupled to the base and includes a plurality of receiving members configured to removably receive at least one tire ring thereon. | 02-19-2015 |
Stephen J. Parrish, Algonquin, IL US
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20090113460 | Systems and methods for providing a generic interface in a communications environment - Systems and methods for providing a generic interface in a communications environment are provided. A communications services interface may receive a first and second application function call specifying a first and second communications channel, respectively. The first and second communications channels may utilize a first and second communications protocol, respectively, to communicate over a network. The communications services interface may send a first protocol command and a second protocol command to control communications over the first and second communications channels, respectively. The first and the second protocol commands may be responsive to the first and second application function calls, respectively. The second application function call may have a same syntax as the first application function call, and the second communications protocol may be different than the first communications protocol. | 04-30-2009 |
Todd Parrish, Evanston, IL US
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20140180060 | Methods and Systems for Automated Functional MRI in Clinical Applications - A method for operating an automated functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) system includes controlling, by a control computer, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) device to apply one or more pulse sequences to a portion of a brain of a patient and controlling, by the control computer, one or more stimulation devices to provide a stimulation of the patient. The method also includes acquiring, by the control computer, functional images of said portion of said brain of the patient in response to the applying of the one or more pulse sequences and during stimulation and receiving, by the control computer, one or more patient responses during the stimulating of the patient. The method further includes synchronizing, by the control computer, the stimulation of the patient, the acquiring of the functional images and the receiving of the one or more patient responses using at least one synchronization signal. | 06-26-2014 |
Tony Parrish, Columbus, IN US
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20110047979 | FUEL-FIRED COMBUSTOR - A fuel-fired combustor includes a housing with a combustion chamber. The housing has an inlet and an outlet. A fuel inlet to the housing supplies fuel to the combustion chamber. An igniter ignites a mixture of exhaust gas and fuel to produce a flame for increasing an internal temperature. At least one sensor measures or monitors at least one combustor characteristic and generates a corresponding combustor characteristic signal. A controller receives the combustor characteristic signal, compares the combustor characteristic signal to a predetermined combustor criteria and generates an output signal to change at least one combustor operating condition if the combustor characteristic signal varies from the predetermined combustor criteria. | 03-03-2011 |
20110088447 | DIAGNOSTIC METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL REGENERATOR AFTER-TREATMENT DEVICE - A method and apparatus for identifying a component failure within a thermal regenerator operates as follows. The burner control unit monitors at least one of a fuel pump characteristic for a fuel pump and an ignition system characteristic for an ignition system. The fuel pump is used to supply fuel to a fuel-fired burner and the ignition system is used to ignite fuel supplied to the fuel-fired burner. The fuel pump characteristic is communicated to the burner control unit which compares the fuel pump characteristic to a predetermined fuel pump criteria. The ignition system characteristic is communicated to the burner control unit which compares the ignition system characteristic to a predetermined ignition system criteria. The burner control unit identifies a fuel pump failure when the fuel pump characteristic does not meet the fuel pump criteria, and identifies an ignition system failure when the ignition system characteristic does not meet the ignition system criteria. | 04-21-2011 |
20130067889 | PRESSURE REGULATION VIA PUMP CONTROL FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM - A control system for a pump in a vehicle exhaust system includes a pump having an inlet port and an outlet port, a fluid supply in fluid communication with the inlet port, and a supply line in fluid communication with the outlet port. The supply line is configured to deliver fluid to an exhaust component. A controller is configured to adjust pump flow rate to maintain a desired pressure in the supply line. A restriction is utilized in a return flow path from the supply line. | 03-21-2013 |
Tony R. Parrish, Columbus, IN US
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20090178391 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING AN EMISSION ABATEMENT ASSEMBLY - According to one aspect of the disclosure, a method of operating an emission abatement system having a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst includes supplying fuel to a fuel-fired burner positioned upstream of the SCR catalyst to heat exhaust gas being advanced to the SCR catalyst. The method further includes determining a flow rate of fuel being supplied to the burner. The method further includes predicting the amount of fuel to be further supplied to the burner based upon the determined fuel flow rate. The method further includes supplying the predicted amount of fuel to the burner. | 07-16-2009 |
William Parrish, Raynham, MA US
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20120082652 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COLLECTING SEPARATE COMPONENTS OF WHOLE BLOOD - A method provides for procuring platelet rich plasma (PRP) from a sample of whole blood in a vial. The method includes the steps of: separating the whole blood into layers through centrifugation with an upper layer containing platelet poor plasma (PPP) and a PRP layer below the upper layer containing PRP; adjusting an end point of a first range of motion of an extractor relative to a position of the PRP layer; moving the extractor through the first range of motion through the vial, PPP passing out from the upper layer through the extractor; and after the extractor reaches the end point of the first range of motion, extracting the PRP through the extractor and collecting the PRP. | 04-05-2012 |
William Parrish, Hudson, MA US
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20120219546 | METHODS FOR TREATING CONDITIONS MEDIATED BY THE INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINE CASCADE USING GAPDH INHIBITORS - The present invention is directed to a method of treating a subject at risk for or having a condition mediated by an inflammatory cytokine cascade comprising administering to the subject an amount of a GAPDH inhibitor effective to treat the subject at risk for or having a condition mediated by an inflammatory cytokine cascade. | 08-30-2012 |
20130084310 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PLATELET ENRICHED FIBRIN CONSTRUCTS - Compositions and methods are provided for tissue constructs that promote wound healing. The composition comprises a dimensionally stable fibrin construct for local administration to a wound site or region. In one embodiment, the fibrin construct is a wound healing composition, including components that promote wound healing, such as platelets, growth factors, white blood cells and fibrin clots. In another embodiment, the tissue treatment composition includes (i) aggregated fibrin, (ii) blood cells, and (iii) optionally, growth factors and/or other proteins. | 04-04-2013 |
William R. Parrish, Hudson, MA US
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20120021014 | CORROSION CURRENT-GENERATING METAL PARTICULATES AND USE THEREOF - Metal particulates capable of generating low levels of corrosion current beneficial for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other medical uses are provided. | 01-26-2012 |