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Paul D. Angles, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100049613 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING CUSTOMIZED ADVERTISEMENTS WITHIN INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - The present invention is a system and method for delivering customized electronic advertisements in an interactive communication system. The customized advertisements are selected based on consumer profiles. and are then integrated with offerings maintained by different content providers. The preferred interactive communication system interconnects multiple consumer computers, multiple content provider computers and multiple Internet provider computers with an advertisement provider computer. Whenever a consumer directs one of the consumer computers to access an offering existing in one of the content provider computers, an advertising request is sent to the advertisement provider computer. Upon receiving the advertising request, the advertising provider computer generates a custom advertisement based on the consumer's profile. The custom advertisement is then combined with the offering from the content provider computer and displayed to the consumer. The advertisement provider computer also credits a consumer account, a content provider account and an internet provider account each time a consumer views a custom advertisement. Furthermore, the advertisement provider computer tracks consumer responses to the customized advertisements. | 02-25-2010 |
20110302038 | System and Method for Delivering Customized Advertisements within Interactive Communication Systems - Customized electronic advertisements are delivered in an interactive communication system. The advertisements are selected based on consumer profiles and are then integrated with content. The communication system may interconnect multiple consumer computers, multiple content provider computers and an advertisement provider computer. Whenever a consumer directs one of the consumer computers to access content on one of the content provider computers, an advertising request is sent to the advertisement provider computer. Upon receiving the advertising request, the advertising provider computer selects an advertisement based on the consumer's profile. The advertisement is then combined with the content from the content provider computer for display by the consumer. A credit is requested from the advertisement provider computer. | 12-08-2011 |
20130304586 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING CUSTOMIZED ADVERTISEMENTS WITHIN INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - The present invention is a system and method for delivering customized electronic advertisements in an interactive communication system. The customized advertisements are selected based on consumer profiles and are then integrated with offerings maintained by different content providers. The preferred interactive communication system interconnects multiple consumer computers, multiple content provider computers and multiple Internet provider computers with an advertisement provider computer. Whenever a consumer directs one of the consumer computers to access an offering existing in one of the content provider computers, an advertising request is sent to the advertisement provider computer. Upon receiving the advertising request, the advertising provider computer generates a custom advertisement based on the consumer's profile. The custom advertisement is then combined with the offering from the content provider computer and displayed to the consumer. The advertisement provider computer also credits a consumer account, a content provider account and an internet provider account each time a consumer views a custom advertisement. Furthermore, the advertisement provider computer tracks consumer responses to the customized advertisements. | 11-14-2013 |
Paul D. Bieniasz, New York, NY US
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20090170067 | Simian tropic, recombinant human immunodeficiency-1 viruses - The present invention relates to a vector for producing recombinant human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) that is capable of infecting simian cells and monkeys. The recombinant HIV-1 overcomes blocks to infection mediated by simian cell gene products. Such recombinant viruses are useful for evaluating the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapies and vaccines. | 07-02-2009 |
Paul D. Biernacki, Ashburn, VA US
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20100208267 | System and method for detecting a target substance - A system and a method for detecting the existence of a target substance, the system includes a laser with a broad spectral output and a detector for detecting an absorption spectrum of a laser beam from the laser. The method includes emitting a laser beam into the atmosphere using a laser light with a broad spectral output; measuring the absorption spectrum of said laser beam; comparing the absorption spectrum to known absorption spectrums for target substances using a detector; and detecting the existence of a target substance. | 08-19-2010 |
Paul D. Billey, Vancouver, WA US
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20090189592 | Identification Of Integrated Circuit - An apparatus in an example comprises an integrated circuit and one or more resistors. The integrated circuit comprises an internal current source and an external interface pin. The one or more resistors arc external to the integrated circuit and coupled with the external interface pin of the integrated circuit. Application of current from the internal current source of the integrated circuit to the one or more resistors through the external interface pin serves to generate a voltage that is employed to identify the integrated circuit. | 07-30-2009 |
Paul D. Bliley, Vancouver, WA US
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20090108789 | Programmable Motor Drive - A system comprises host logic and a programmable motor drive coupled to the host logic and configured to drive a motor. The programmable motor drive comprises a plurality of H-bridge circuits and the programmable motor drive is programmable to cause any two or more H-bridge circuits to be operated in parallel. | 04-30-2009 |
Paul D. Cacciola, Maple Valley, WA US
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20090304942 | WIRE-ARC SPRAYING OF A ZINC-NICKEL COATING - A zinc-nickel substrate is applied to a component by using a zinc-nickel wire formed with between about 8 to 20 percent nickel and between about 80 to 90 percent zinc. This formed zinc-nickel wire is held in a two wire electric arc spray system to spray the zinc-nickel substrate on the component, such as an aircraft part, while operating the two wire electric arc spray system within a specific range of operating parameters. | 12-10-2009 |
Paul D. Copioli, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20090039579 | MAGNETIC TOOL FOR ROBOTS - A magnetic tool to enable a robot arm to grip a metallic workpiece includes a hollow housing having a coupling member adapted to attach the tool to the robotic arm. A sleeve depends from the housing having a shaft slidably received therein. The shaft has a first end disposed in the housing and a second end extending axially outwardly from an open end of the sleeve. A magnetic member is disposed on the second end of the shaft. The magnetic member includes a main body having a cavity formed therein. A magnet is slidably disposed within the cavity and attached to an actuator adapted to adjust the distance between the magnet and an inner surface of a magnetic face of the main body of the magnetic member to vary the magnetic attraction force at the magnetic face. | 02-12-2009 |
20100030381 | SERVO MOTOR MONITORING AND HOOD/DECK EXCHANGE TO ENHANCE THE INTERIOR COATING PROCESS - A method and system for handling a swing metal panel using a robot's drive axis servo motor feedback to eliminate the need for the sensors and breakaway devices is provided. Using the servo motor feedback for this function reduces cost and improves reliability. The method also applies the servo motor feedback to hold a panel in position and exchange the panel between robots during the painting or coating process. | 02-04-2010 |
Paul D. Costain, Lakeland, FL US
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20090270192 | Tip Plate for a Billiards Cue - A cue stick ( | 10-29-2009 |
Paul D. Defrain, Plano, TX US
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20100262700 | DISTRIBUTED CALL SERVER SUPPORTING COMMUNICATION SESSIONS IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus, method, and computer program manage communication sessions that include a plurality of portions. Different processors handle each portion of a communication session. The apparatus, method, and computer program transfer the communication session from one of the processors to another of the processors during the different portions of the communication session. | 10-14-2010 |
20140019147 | DISTRIBUTED CALL SERVER SUPPORTING COMMUNICATION SESSIONS IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus, method, and computer program manage communication sessions that include a plurality of portions. Different processors handle each portion of a communication session. The apparatus, method, and computer program transfer the communication session from one of the processors to another of the processors during the different portions of the communication session. | 01-16-2014 |
20140019629 | DISTRIBUTED CALL SERVER SUPPORTING COMMUNICATION SESSIONS IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus, method, and computer program manage communication sessions that include a plurality of portions. Different processors handle each portion of a communication session. The apparatus, method, and computer program transfer the communication session from one of the processors to another of the processors during the different portions of the communication session. | 01-16-2014 |
Paul D. Derocco, Pacific Palisades, CA US
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20090201152 | ANTI-TAMPER CARGO CONTAINER LOCATOR SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to location and communication systems that can be utilized for locating cargo containers using tags with a radio communication subsystem in the form of a transponder or micro-transponder. Each cargo container tag (CCT) is capable of communicating with either other cargo container tags or a base-station (BS) locator devices. The tags can be arranged for tracking the opening and closing of doors on individual cargo containers using radio communication methods. Lost cargo container can be located using communications from a base station and the cargo container tags. CCT devices can also detect intrusions and/or tampering with cargo containers, and store a variety of collected data for later retrieval. | 08-13-2009 |
Paul D. Ducat, Perrysburg, OH US
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20080260999 | Glass Sheet Bending Station and Method for Glass Sheet Bending - A glass sheet bending method for glass sheet bending utilizes a primary actuating mechanism ( | 10-23-2008 |
20120297835 | GLASS SHEET BENDING STATION - A glass sheet bending station includes a framework, lower and upper deformable molds for receiving therebetween a glass sheet to be bent, and lower and upper linkages that respectively support the lower and upper molds on the framework. Each linkage includes connector links that are fixedly connected to the associated mold and that have pivotal connections to each other, wherein the pivotal connections define pivot axes that are parallel to a shape defined by the connector links between the lower and upper linkages throughout the bending. Each linkage also has control links connected to the connector links thereof such that the control links are pivotable about axes that extend perpendicular to the shape defined between the lower and upper. Furthermore, at least one of the control links of each linkage is configured to permit glass sheet bending by linkage movement on one side thereof independently of the other side thereof. | 11-29-2012 |
Paul D. Fellenger, Denver, PA US
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20110081553 | MELT IN PLACE BINDERS FOR BINDING PARTICULATE FILLERS TO SUBSTRATES - The invention relates to the use of a melt-in-place acrylic binder that is applied to a substrate in the form of a powder, followed by a fusing together of the binder powder by heat or radiation. Particulate filler is present either on the substrate, mixed with the binder powder, or admixed into the binder powder prior to fusion. The fused binder helps adhere the particulate fillers to the substrate, and may or may not cover the particulate filler. | 04-07-2011 |
20150024146 | MELT IN PLACE BINDERS FOR BINDING PARTICULATE FILLERS TO SUBSTRATES - The invention relates to the use of a melt-in-place acrylic binder that is applied to a substrate in the form of a powder, followed by a fusing together of the binder powder by heat or radiation. Particulate filler is present either on the substrate, mixed with the binder powder, or admixed into the binder powder prior to fusion. The fused binder helps adhere the particulate fillers to the substrate, and may or may not cover the particulate filler. | 01-22-2015 |
Paul D. Franzon, New Hill, NC US
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20110310992 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR FRACTIONAL PRE-EMPHASIS OF MULTI-MODE INTERCONNECT - Systems, methods, and computer readable media for fractional pre-emphasis of multi-mode interconnect are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for fractional pre-emphasis of multi-mode interconnect. Multiple bits of binary data are periodically received. For each period, the multiple bits of binary data are encoded into multiple scalar values, each value representing a level of an analog signal to be output over a multi-mode interconnect system during the current period. Multiple analog signal outputs are generated corresponding to multiple scalar values, each signal output being driven to a level according to its corresponding scalar value. For each representative scalar value, a difference between the scalar value generated during the current period and the scalar value generated during the previous period is determined, and a pre-emphasis signal that is proportional to the difference is generated. Pre-emphasize each analog signal output according to the respective pre-emphasis signal, where the analog signal is pre-emphasized for a fraction of a period that is less than the entire period. | 12-22-2011 |
20120175696 | MULTILAYER FLOATING GATE FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR (FET) DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Multilayer floating gate field-effect transistor (FET) devices and related methods are provided. A multilayer floating gate FET device can include a first floating gate separated via a first dielectric layer from a channel of the device and a second floating gate separated via a second dielectric layer from the first floating gate. The second dielectric layer between the first floating gate and the second floating gate permits a redistribution of charge between the first and second floating gates from one of the floating gates to the other when under the influence of a first electrical field from a first voltage. In some embodiments, a redistribution of charge between the first and second floating gates with electrons being supplied through a channel to the first and second floating gates can occur when under the influence of a second electrical field from a second voltage that is greater than the first voltage. | 07-12-2012 |
20130069709 | AC POWERED LOGIC CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - AC powered logic circuits and systems including same are disclosed. According to one aspect, a system including a logic circuit powered using an alternating current (AC) power source includes at least one supply transistor connected to receive voltages of opposite phases from an AC power source such that the at least one supply transistor is strongly on during a first phase of the voltage of the AC power source and is strongly off during a second phase opposite the first phase of the voltage of the AC power source and at least one logic circuit connected to be powered by the AC power source through the at least one supply transistor and producing an output at an output terminal responsive to an input received at an input terminal. | 03-21-2013 |
20130168674 | Methods and Systems for Repairing Interior Device Layers in Three-Dimensional Integrated Circuits - A three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D-IC) includes a stack of semiconductor wafers, each of which includes a substrate and a device layer. Programmable components, such as memory arrays or logic circuits, are formed within the device layers. Some of the programmable components are redundant, and can be substituted for defective components by programming passive memory elements in a separate conductive layer provided for this purpose. The separate conductive layer is devoid of active devices, and is therefore relatively reliable and inexpensive. | 07-04-2013 |
20130176763 | STACKED MEMORY WITH REDUNDANCY - A stacked memory is disclosed including a first integrated circuit memory chip having first storage locations and stacked with a second integrated circuit memory chip. A redundant memory is shared by the first and second integrated circuit memory chips and has redundant storage locations that selectively replace corresponding storage locations in the first or second integrated circuit memory chips. The stacked memory also includes a pin interface for coupling to an external integrated circuit memory controller and respective first and second signal paths. The first signal path is formed through the first and second integrated circuit memory chips and is coupled to the redundant memory and to the pin interface. The second signal path is formed through the first and second integrated circuit memory chips and is coupled to the redundant memory and to the pin interface via the first signal path. | 07-11-2013 |
20130300498 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR LOW POWER MULTIMODE INTERCONNECT FOR LOSSY AND TIGHTLY COUPLED MULTI-CHANNEL - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for low power multimode interconnect for lossy and tightly coupled multi-channel are disclosed. According to one aspect, a system for low power multimode interconnect includes a receiver for receiving a plurality of input signals that have been encoded by a multimode encoding equation to have voltage levels according to the multimode encoding equation and for decoding the received signals according to a multimode decoding equation to produce binary data as output, wherein the receiver includes a set of frequency-compensated amplifiers for emphasizing high-frequency components of the received input signals and a set of latches for receiving amplified signals from the frequency-compensated amplifiers and for decoding the amplified signals according to the multimode decoding equation to produce binary data as output. | 11-14-2013 |
20130314102 | DELAY FAULT TESTING FOR CHIP I/O - An integrated circuit (IC) chip is provided. The IC chip includes a signal output via which an outgoing signal is transmitted, and a signal input via which an incoming data signal is received. Also included on the IC ship is a pass circuit to couple the signal output to the signal input during testing of the IC chip. Furthermore, a delay circuit produces a first timing signal and a second timing signal during testing of the IC chip. The second timing signal is delayed from the first timing signal according to a test parameter. The first timing signal triggers transmission of a test signal via the signal output, and the second timing signal triggers sampling of the received test signal via the signal input. | 11-28-2013 |
20130314291 | MILLIMETER SCALE THREE-DIMENSIONAL ANTENNA STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING SAME - Millimeter scale three dimensional antenna structures and methods for fabricating such structures are disclosed. According to one method, a first substantially planar die having a first antenna structure is placed on a first surface. A second substantially planar die having at least one conductive element is placed on a second surface that forms an oblique angle with the first surface. The first and second dies are mechanically coupled to each other such that the first die and the first antenna structure extend at the oblique angle to the second die. | 11-28-2013 |
20140003549 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR ASYMMETRIC MULTIMODE INTERCONNECT | 01-02-2014 |
20140321186 | STACKED MEMORY WITH REDUNDANCY - A stacked memory is disclosed including a first integrated circuit memory chip having first storage locations and a second integrated circuit memory chip disposed in a stacked relationship with the first integrated circuit memory chip. The second integrated circuit memory chip has second storage locations. Redundant storage is provided including a first storage area dedicated to storing failure address information of failure address locations in the first or second integrated circuit memory chips. The redundant storage includes a second storage area dedicated to storing data corresponding to the failure address locations. Matching logic matches incoming data transfer addresses to the stored failure address information. | 10-30-2014 |
20140376364 | TEMPORAL REDUNDANCY - A circuit is provided to facilitate temporal redundancy for inter-chip communication. When an inter-chip communication channel fails, data bits associated with the faulty channel are steered to a non-faulty channel and transmitted via the non-faulty channel together with data bits associated with the non-faulty channel at an increased data rate. | 12-25-2014 |
Paul D. Gaudreau, Jr., Indianapolis, IN US
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20110193382 | JUVENILE VEHICLE SEAT WITH ADJUSTABLE BASE - A child restraint includes an adjustable base for installation on a vehicle seat and a detachable infant carrier associated with the adjustable base. The base is configured to be adjusted to tilt the infant carrier relative to the vehicle seat. | 08-11-2011 |
20120098304 | RIGIDIFYING SYSTEM FOR SINGLE SHELL JUVENILE VEHICLE SEAT - A child restraint includes a juvenile seat including a seat shell and a rigidifying structure for the seat shell. The seat shell includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. | 04-26-2012 |
20120098309 | TRUSS SYSTEM FOR JUVENILE VEHICLE SEAT - A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The juvenile seat includes a seat shell formed to include a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. The juvenile seat also includes a headrest mounted for up-and-down movement on the seat back. | 04-26-2012 |
20120146369 | ENERGY-DISSIPATION SYSTEM FOR JUVENILE VEHICLE SEAT - A child restraint in accordance with the present disclosure includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The child-restraint harness includes a crotch belt. A seat-back tether strap is also included in the child restraint. | 06-14-2012 |
20120153690 | ADJUSTABLE HEADREST FOR JUVENILE VEHICLE - A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The child restraint also includes a headrest mounted for up-and-down movement relative to a seat back included in the juvenile seat. | 06-21-2012 |
20120175921 | HEADREST FOR JUVENILE VEHICLE SEAT - A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The child restraint also includes a headrest mounted for up-and-down movement relative to a seat back included in the juvenile seat. | 07-12-2012 |
20120242127 | ADJUSTABLE HEADREST FOR JUVENILE VEHICLE SEAT - A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The child restraint also includes a headrest mounted for up-and-down movement relative to a seat back included in the juvenile seat. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242129 | INFANT HOLDER FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The child-restraint harness includes at least two shoulder belts. | 09-27-2012 |
20120292956 | CHILD RESTRAINT WITH CUPHOLDER - According to the present disclosure, a child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a child-restraint harness coupled to the juvenile seat. The juvenile seat includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom. The juvenile seat further includes a cupholder coupled to the seat bottom. | 11-22-2012 |
20130043706 | CHILD RESTRAINT WITH TILTABLE JUVENILE SEAT - A child restraint includes a seat base and a juvenile seat. The juvenile seat is tiltable relative to the seat base at the option of a caregiver. | 02-21-2013 |
20140077544 | ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR JUVENILE VEHICLE SEAT - A juvenile seat assembly is provided for use with a vehicle seat. The assembly includes a juvenile seat for placement on the vehicle seat and a vehicle anchor system. The vehicle anchor system includes an anchor belt adapted to be coupled to a pair of anchor mounts provided in or near the vehicle seat. The anchor belt includes a strap and connectors coupled to the strap and defining a central portion, the connectors adapted to be coupled to one of the anchor mounts. | 03-20-2014 |
Paul D. Gjeltema, Stow, MA US
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20110044465 | FEEDFORWARD ANR DEVICE COVER - An earpiece of an ANR device incorporates one or more of feedforward-based ANR; feedback-based ANR; passive noise reduction (PNR) of environmental noise sounds in the environment external to the casing of the earpiece in higher audible frequencies; a controlled leak acoustically coupling the front cavity to the environment external to the casing of the ANR device where the coupling may be through another cavity that is closable to the environment external to the casing with a leaky cover; a combination of an acoustically resistive port and a mass port coupling a rear cavity to the environment external to the casing where the coupling may be through another cavity that is closable to the environment external to the casing with a leaky cover; a feedforward microphone given acoustic access to the environment external to the casing through an aperture that is overlain with a leaky cover or that is enclosed within a cavity that is acoustically coupled to the environment external to the casing with a leak. | 02-24-2011 |
Paul D. Goldenheim, Wilton, CT US
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20110288112 | Method of Providing Sustained Analgesia With Buprenorphine - A method of effectively treating pain in humans is achieved by administering buprenorphine in accordance with first order kinetics over an initial three-day dosing interval, such that a maximum plasma concentration from about 20 pg/ml to about 1052 pg/ml is attained, and thereafter maintaining the administration of buprenorphine for at least an additional two-day dosing interval in accordance with substantially zero order kinetics, such that the patients experience analgesia throughout the at least two-day additional dosing interval. | 11-24-2011 |
20130197020 | Method of Providing Sustained Analgesia With Buprenorphine - A method of effectively treating pain in humans is achieved by administering buprenorphine in accordance with first order kinetics over an initial three-day dosing interval, such that a maximum plasma concentration from about 20 pg/ml to about 1052 pg/ml is attained, and thereafter maintaining the administration of buprenorphine for at least an additional two-day dosing interval in accordance with substantially zero order kinetics, such that the patients experience analgesia throughout the at least two-day additional dosing interval. | 08-01-2013 |
Paul D. Hafey, Victor, NY US
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20080260845 | MULTIPLE ACTIVE DRUG RESIN CONJUGATE - A combination pharmaceutical preparation including two different active drugs of the same ionic charge conjugated with a single resin particle, without one significantly displacing the other, and without retarding the initial availability of either active. Also, methods for the manufacture of a multiple active drug-resin conjugate, and for the in vivo release of a combination of pharmaceutically active drugs from a multiple active drug-resin conjugate. | 10-23-2008 |
Paul D. Hammesfahr, Lewes, DE US
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20110315928 | LOW STRESS FLOWABLE DENTAL COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein are low viscosity and low stress dental compositions comprising at least one low stress polymerizable resin and at least one filler. The dental compositions described herein have high depth of cure and self-leveling characteristics and are capable of bulk application. | 12-29-2011 |
Paul D. Heitmann, Madison, NJ US
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20110130885 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING THE PROVISIONING OF ENERGY TO OR FROM A MOBILE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - A method and system for managing the provisioning of energy to or from mobile energy storage devices are disclosed. For example, the method receives a current intended energy use for a mobile energy storage device associated with a user, and analyzes whether the current intended energy use is achievable based upon a current energy state of the mobile energy storage device. The method then provides a recommendation to an endpoint device associated with the user in response to the current intended energy use. | 06-02-2011 |
Paul D. Hoeprich, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090136937 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING PRODUCTION OF A TARGET PROTEIN IN A NANOLIPOPROTEIN PARTICLE - Provided herein are methods and systems for the monitoring production of a target protein in of a nanolipoprotein particle (NLP) that also includes a scaffold protein and a membrane forming lipid. The target protein is capable of assuming an active form and an inactive form. Monitoring is performed by an indicator protein that is capable of assuming an active form and an inactive form, the active form associated with a detectable activity of the indicator protein, the detectable activity further associated with the active form of the target protein. | 05-28-2009 |
20090311276 | NANOLIPOPROTEIN PARTICLES AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Functionalized nanolipoprotein particle presenting an anchor substrate compound for binding with a corresponding anchor compound presented on a target molecule, and related compositions methods and systems. | 12-17-2009 |
20100092567 | IMMUNOSTIMULATORY NANOPARTICLES AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Provided herein are immunostimulatory nanolipoprotein particles and related compositions methods and systems. | 04-15-2010 |
20110059549 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING NANOLIPOPROTEIN PARTICLES - Provided herein are methods and systems for the production of a nanolipoprotein particle (NLP) that includes a scaffold protein a membrane forming lipid and optionally a target protein. At least one of the scaffold protein and target protein can be provided through an IVT system. The membrane forming lipid, scaffold protein and optionally the target protein can be assembled for a time and under conditions that allow obtaining high yield NLPs, NPLs with an increased solubility, an NLP of a controlled size, and/or an NLP having a size predetermined to include a pre-selected target protein. | 03-10-2011 |
20110195862 | DEVICES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TARGET DETECTION - Polymer arrays suitable to perform quantitative and qualitative detection as well as sorting of a target molecules and related devices methods and systems. | 08-11-2011 |
20140273142 | NANOLIPOPROTEIN PARTICLES COMPRISING A NATURAL RUBBER BIOSYNTHETIC ENZYME COMPLEX AND RELATED PRODUCTS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Provided herein are nanolipoprotein particles that comprise a biosynthetic enzyme more particularly an enzyme capable of catalyzing rubber or other rubbers polymerization, and related assemblies, devices, methods and systems. | 09-18-2014 |
Paul D. Hoeprich, Jr., Pleasanton, CA US
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20090186393 | NANOLIPOPROTEIN PARTICLES COMPRISING HYDROGENASES AND RELATED PRODUCTS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Provided herein are nanolipoprotein particles that comprise a membrane associated hydrogenase and related assemblies, devices, methods and systems. | 07-23-2009 |
20090192299 | NANOLIPOPROTEIN PARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROTEIN CAPTURE, SOLUBILIZATION, AND/OR PURIFICATION - Provided herein are methods and systems for assembling, solubilizing and/or purifying a membrane associated protein in a nanolipoprotein particle, which comprise a temperature transition cycle performed in presence of a detergent, wherein during the temperature transition cycle the nanolipoprotein components are brought to a temperature above and below the gel to liquid crystalling transition temperature of the membrane forming lipid of the nanolipoprotein particle. | 07-30-2009 |
20090203549 | FUNCTIONALIZED PLATFORM FOR ARRAYS CONFIGURED FOR OPTICAL DETECTION OF TARGETS AND RELATED ARRAYS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A functionalized platform for a polymer array, comprising a substrate, and a metal oxide layer that attaches a functionalized alkyl phosphonate compound is described together with related array methods and systems. | 08-13-2009 |
Paul D. Hopewell, Leek GB
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20090289516 | Electrical generator arrangement - In some circumstances such as with regard to contra-rotating turbo prop arrangements in aircraft it is desirable to vary the pitch of the blades and/or provide de-icing facilities. Advantageously, these blade pitch and de-icing facilities could be provided through electrical actuators. Unfortunately, provision of electrical power to such rotating components traditionally requires utilisation of slip rings which are subject to wear. By providing a self-contained electrical generator comprising a first hub and second hub with respective generator parts it is possible to utilise the contra-rotating nature in order to create relative motion and therefore electrical power generation in coils opposed by permanent magnets. Slide contacts for electrical connection are avoided whilst electrical power can be generated within the rotating reference frame defined by the hubs. | 11-26-2009 |
20110198847 | DISTRIBUTED ELECTRICAL GENERATION SYSTEM - A distributed electrical generation system includes a plurality of turbines, generators, diode bridges, transformers and high voltage diodes. The system further includes a HVDC-cable and a high voltage inverter bridge. Each turbine drives a respective one of a plurality of electrical generators producing an alternating current. Each electrical generator is electrically connected to an associated diode bridge and each diode bridge rectifies the alternating current to a direct current. Each diode bridge is electrically connected to an associated transformer and each transformer steps up the direct current to a high voltage direct current. Each transformer is electrically connected in parallel to a high voltage direct current cable by associated high voltage diodes. The high voltage direct current cable is electrically connected to the high voltage inverter bridge. The high voltage inverter bridge converts the direct current to alternating current. | 08-18-2011 |
20120148424 | RIM DRIVE ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A rim driven electrical machine for interaction with a flow of water, comprising: a rotor mounted within a housing, the rotor including at least one circumferential conductor and a central passageway, the central passageway for receiving at least one blade arrangement for rotational interaction with a fluid within the central passageway, and; a stator supported by the housing and arranged circumferentially around the rotor, the stator including windings for providing a travelling electromagnetic wave for interaction with the at least one circumferential electrical conductor of the rotor, wherein the stator extends only partially around the circumference of the rotor so as to have a first end and a second end separated by an arcuate angle. | 06-14-2012 |
Paul D. Hulseberg, Edmond, OK US
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20100161662 | USING SPHERES-OF-INFLUENCE TO CHARACTERIZE NETWORK RELATIONSHIPS - Techniques are disclosed for using spheres-of-influence to characterize network relationships, where a graph depicts stronger relationships as being closer to an entity than more tenuous relationships. That is, while an entity may have many first-degree relationships, some relationships are closer than others. Thus, relationships where one entity may have a greater degree of influence over another are characterized as being closer to an entity in a graph. Similarly, a tenuous first-degree relationship may be characterized as being at a greater “depth” from the entity in the graph. | 06-24-2010 |
Paul D. Johnson, Nuevo, CA US
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20090011054 | Plant-based formulations for improving liver health - The present invention is directed to plant based formulations for improving liver health by protecting the liver from alcohol and chemical insults and/or by inducing phase II enzymes. Formulations according to the present invention include wasabi root fiber powder, artichoke leaf extract, asparagus dehydrate, kudzu root extract, oregano extract, schisandra berry extract, notoginseng (ethanol extract of | 01-08-2009 |
Paul D. Koottungal, Leander, TX US
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20100108165 | CAPACITIVE SENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FAUCETS - A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout ( | 05-06-2010 |
20110155894 | PROXIMITY SENSOR - A proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor may be incorporated as part of a water delivery device. A holder which aligns an optical source and sensor of the proximity sensor is disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
Paul D. Koottungal, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090039176 | User Interface for a Faucet - An electronic user interface for use with a water delivery device, such as a faucet. | 02-12-2009 |
20120092298 | TOUCH SENSOR - A sensor is disclosed. The sensor may be a touch sensor. The sensor may be incorporated into a water delivery system. | 04-19-2012 |
20120145249 | PULL-OUT WAND - A pull-out wand is disclosed for use with a water delivery device. The pull-out wand may include one or more sensors, such as a touch sensor and/or a proximity sensor. | 06-14-2012 |
20120227849 | ELECTRONIC USER INTERFACE FOR ELECTRONIC MIXING OF WATER FOR RESIDENTIAL FAUCETS - A water delivery system is disclosed. The water delivery system may have an electronic user interface. The electronic user interface may be a portable device. The electronic user interface may include inputs to select water temperature, water flow rates, water flow patterns, and/or task based presets. A mixing valve for use with either manual faucets or electronic faucets is disclosed. | 09-13-2012 |
Paul D. Launders, Nottingham GB
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20110020106 | Blade containment structure - The fan duct of a ducted fan gas turbine engine has a fan case lined with a honeycomb structure that acts to absorb the energy of a separated part of a blade. A layer of composite material lining honeycomb structure delaminates/breaks when a separated blade part passes through a further, inner honeycomb liner and hits it. The resulting free end of composite liner wraps round the striking end of the blade part, thus blunting the cutting action of the blade part and spreading the generated forces to the extent that the blade part is de-energised sufficiently to prevent it penetrating the fan case. | 01-27-2011 |
Paul D. Mazzurana, Austin, TX US
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20110093848 | SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING A USER-SPACE ENVIRONMENT - A system to improve a user-space environment may include a user-space configured to execute on an operating system-level virtualization. The system may also include a boot module configured to boot up the user-space on the operating system-level virtualization without disrupting the operating system-level virtualization even if the operating system-level virtualization is already running. | 04-21-2011 |
20120047356 | Isolation of Device Namespace to Allow Duplicate/Common Names in Root Volume Group Workload Partitions - A mechanism is provided for isolation of device namespace to allow duplicate or common names in root volume group workload partitions. The mechanism creates a scratch file system that contains enough information to create an execution environment for a workload partition and information about which physical volumes to use for the root volume group file systems. The mechanism then populates the root file systems on a disk in the global space. The mechanism boots the workload partition from the scratch file system and configures the devices to be exported to the workload partition based information in the scratch file system. The mechanism then renames the logical volume names to the traditional names. The mechanism then temporarily mounts the root volume group file system onto the scratch file system. | 02-23-2012 |
Paul D. Mehlhop, Winterville, NC US
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20110195046 | ERYTHROPOIETIN AMELIORATES CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED TOXICITY IN VIVO - A method of reducing organ toxicity in a subject being administered a cytotoxic agent comprising concurrently administering with the cytotoxic agent erythropoietin (EPO), the EPO being administered in an amount effective to reduce pulmonary toxicity caused by the cytotoxic agent. | 08-11-2011 |
Paul D. Mountcastle, Huntington, CT US
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20090102701 | Systems and methods for space-time radar imaging - A method of imaging a moving object, including the steps of: acquiring radar data reflected by the moving object, determining a motion state of the moving object; and generating a three-dimensional representation of the moving object based on the determined motion state, is disclosed. The motion state may be a complete solution of translational and rotational motion determined based on at least one of the inertia tensor components of the moving object, or solutions of Euler's torque-free equations of motions. The three-dimensional representation may be generated by reconstructing static patterns of the moving object based on estimated initial translational and rotational conditions of the object. A system for imaging the moving object according to this method is also disclosed. | 04-23-2009 |
20100265124 | Systems And Methods for Space-Time Radar Imaging - A method of imaging a moving object, including the steps of acquiring radar data reflected by the moving object, determining a motion state of the moving object; and generating a three-dimensional representation of the moving object based on the determined motion state, is disclosed. The motion state may be a complete solution of translational and rotational motion determined based on at least one of the inertia tensor components of the moving object, or solutions of Euler's torque-free equations of motions. The three-dimensional representation may be generated by reconstructing static patterns of the moving object based on estimated initial translational and rotational conditions of the object. A system for imaging the moving object according to this method is also disclosed. | 10-21-2010 |
Paul D. Neibert, Port Charlotte, FL US
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20090212193 | Furniture stabilizer - The furniture stabilizer attaches to furniture legs or other furniture bottom surfaces. The stabilizer has a hollow support tube. A furniture attachment member is attached to the top of the support tube. A floating pin is disposed through an axial bore in a retaining cap at the bottom of the support tube. A helical compression spring fits over the support tube. A stabilizing sleeve extending from a height adjustment collar receives the bottom end of the support tube. The collar is slidably disposed in contact with the compression spring lower end. A housing covers the tube and collar, the housing having a bore disposed at its bottom to allow the collar to protrude. The housing top is attached to the furniture attachment fitting. The floating fastener is attached to the collar to keep the collar in contact with the spring. A footpad or roller attaches to the adjustment collar. | 08-27-2009 |
20100288686 | POOL FILTER CLEANER - The pool filter cleaner is a device for simultaneously cleaning the interior and exterior surfaces of a conventional cylindrical pool filter. The pool filter cleaner includes first and second elongated pipes, each having an upper end and a lower end. A hose connector provides fluid connection between an external hose, the upper end of the first elongated pipe and a first end of a cross pipe. A second end of the cross pipe is in fluid communication with the upper end of the second elongated pipe. A sprinkler head is mounted on the lower end of the first elongated pipe, and a nozzle is mounted on the lower end of the second elongated pipe. A cap is slidably mounted on the first elongated pipe, the cap being adapted for covering and sealing an upper opening of the pool filter when the sprinkler head is inserted within the pool filter. | 11-18-2010 |
Paul D. Netkowski, Gaines, MI US
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20080295535 | ACTIVE HIGH VOLTAGE LIQUID COOLED THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A thermal management system for vehicles includes a refrigerant circuit containing at least one evaporator for providing conditioned air to a passenger compartment of the vehicle. A coolant circuit circulates coolant to cool an electric power source and high voltage electronics powered by the electric power source. A heat exchanger communicated with the refrigerant circuit and the coolant circuit transfers heat from the coolant to the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit. | 12-04-2008 |
20090008060 | Watertight Vehicle Airduct System - A duct for a vehicle includes an inlet fluidly coupled to an interior of the vehicle and an outlet fluidly coupled to the inlet. A buoyant closure member is disposed between the inlet and the outlet and is movable between an open position permitting flow between the inlet and the outlet and a closed position preventing flow between the inlet and the outlet. The buoyant closure member is normally in the open position and is movable from the open position to the closed position in response to a predetermined volume of water entering the outlet. | 01-08-2009 |
Paul D. Nizzere, Darien, IL US
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20080223625 | Measuring Device, Such as a Scale or Medical Scale - A medical scale for determining the weight of a person where the person is one of self-supported, partially self-supported, and supported by a support device, such as a wheelchair. In some embodiments, the scale is provided with wheels to be portable. Also, some scales can be folded, pivoted, or adjusted into a more compact structure to be moved or stored. Some embodiments include an interface that can be swivelable and/or pivotable to allow the display to be viewed from a variety of directions. Some embodiments can also communicate with a network. The scale can also have individual adjustable load cells. The scale can also be configured to accept a Swipe card, smart card, or light pen to match patient identification with a measured weight. | 09-18-2008 |
20090139776 | Scale - The scale may include a base supportable on a surface, a measuring mechanism supported by the base and operable to measure a characteristic of an object, the measuring mechanism including a measuring platform on which the object is supportable, and an indicator supported by the housing, the indicator being operable to provide feedback to a user relating to a measured characteristic of the object. In some aspects, the scale may include a housing supported by the base, the housing cooperating with the base to cover at least a portion of the measuring mechanism, and a connecting assembly operable to removably connect the housing to the base. In some aspects, the scale may include a resistance device coupled to at least one of the indicator and the measuring mechanism and operable to resist oscillation of the indicator at least one of during a measurement and after a measurement. In some aspects, the scale may include a cylinder supported by the housing, and a piston connected to the platform for movement with the platform, the piston engaging the cylinder to provide a piston and cylinder assembly, the assembly being operable to resist movement of the platform at least one of during a measurement and after a measurement. | 06-04-2009 |
Paul D. Olson, Kalaheo, HI US
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20080234130 | Compositions providing tolerance to multiple herbicides and methods of use thereof - Methods and compositions are provided related to improved plants that are tolerant to more than one herbicide. Particularly, the invention provides plants that are tolerant of glyphosate and are tolerant to at least one ALS inhibitor, and methods of use thereof. The glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant plants comprise a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide that confers tolerance to glyphosate and a polynucleotide that encodes an ALS inhibitor-tolerant polypeptide. In specific embodiments, a plant of the invention expresses a GAT polypeptide and an HRA polypeptide. Methods to control weeds, improve plant yield, and increase transformation efficiencies are provided. | 09-25-2008 |
20110030086 | CORN EVENT DAS-59122-7 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided. | 02-03-2011 |
Paul D. Osmundson, Ames, IA US
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20090188856 | Externally Centering Filter Element or Cartridge and Housing and System Utilizing the Same - A filter assembly for filtering contaminants from any fluid stream. The housing of the filter assembly is preferably made of any metal and/or polymer, and can hold one or two externally centering filter elements or cartridges, each of which can hold a single filter, or multiple filters. Flow in filter housings having two externally centering filter elements or cartridges can be unidirectional or opposed. | 07-30-2009 |
Paul D. Pansegrau, Grand Forks, ND US
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20100113848 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF RENEWABLE OILS TO LIQUID TRANSPORTATION FUELS - A method of producing a hydrocarbon product by hydrotreating a feedstock comprising triacylglyceride (TAG) in the presence of a nonsulfided hydrotreating catalyst to produce a first product comprising hydrocarbons. A method of producing a transportation fuel by selecting an undoped feedstock comprising virgin TAG, used TAG, or a combination thereof; hydrotreating the undoped feedstock in the presence of an unsulfided hydrotreating catalyst to produce a first product; and subjecting the first product to at least one process selected from aromatization, cyclization, and isomerization; to produce a second hydrocarbon product selected from gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel, and diesel fuels. | 05-06-2010 |
20120157733 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF RENEWABLE OILS TO LIQUID TRANSPORTATION FUELS - A method of producing a hydrocarbon product by hydrotreating a feedstock comprising triacylglyceride (TAG) and TAG-derived materials such as free fatty acid (FFA) and fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) in the presence of a nonsulfided hydrotreating catalyst to produce a first product comprising hydrocarbons. A method of producing a transportation fuel by selecting an undoped feedstock comprising virgin TAG, used TAG, FFA, and FAME or a combination thereof; hydrotreating the undoped feedstock in the presence of an unsulfided hydrotreating catalyst to produce a first product and subjecting the first product to at least one process selected from aromatization, cyclization, and isomerization to produce a second hydrocarbon product selected from gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel, and diesel fuels. A method is described by which fatty acids may be converted to hydrocarbons suitable for use as liquid transportation fuels. Additionally, the method allows for the blending of fatty acids with TAGs, and the conversion of such blends to hydrocarbons suitable for use as liquid transportation fuels. The method utilizes a catalyst and hydrogen as reductant to convert fatty acids to hydrocarbons. Subsequent steps, including dewatering, isomerization, and distillation, can provide a hydrocarbon mixture useful as a liquid transportation fuel or as a blendstock with petroleum transportation fuels. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157734 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF RENEWABLE OILS TO LIQUID TRANSPORTATION FUELS - The present invention relates to production of fuels or fuel blendstocks from renewable sources. Various embodiments provide a method of producing a hydrocarbon product by hydrotreating a feedstock including at least one of a renewable triacylglyceride (TAG), renewable free fatty acid (FFA), and renewable fatty acid C | 06-21-2012 |
20130072731 | PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF RENEWABLE OILS TO LIQUID TRANSPORTATION FUELS - The present invention relates to production of fuels or fuel blendstocks from renewable sources. Various embodiments provide a method of producing a hydrocarbon product by hydrotreating a feedstock including at least one of a renewable triacylglyceride (TAG), renewable free fatty acid (FFA), and renewable fatty acid C | 03-21-2013 |
Paul D. Ringgenberg, Frisco, TX US
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20100086257 | FIBER OPTIC SPLICE HOUSING AND INTEGRAL DRY MATE CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system. In a described embodiment, a fiber optic connection system includes optical fiber sections in respective conduit sections. Each of the conduit sections is received in the housing assembly. An optical connection between the optical fiber sections is positioned within the housing assembly. | 04-08-2010 |
20100200245 | Hydraulic Lockout Device for Pressure Controlled Well Tools - Well tools are provided which although pressure responsive, may be maintained by a hydraulic lockout in a nonresponsive condition until a threshold actuation step is performed. This lockout may be achieved by a hydraulic mechanism which controls the rate at which pressure is transmitted to a fluid spring during periods of increased pressure at the pressure source. When the tool is desired to be responsive to pressure cycles, a valve may be opened by established a differential between the pressure in the fluid spring and the pressure source. Communication of pressure in the fluid spring to a movable mandrel will then allow operation of the well tool in response to pressure cycles at the pressure source in accordance with the established design of the well tool. | 08-12-2010 |
20100243259 | Well Tool With Combined Actuation of Multiple Valves - A well tool with combined actuation of multiple valves. A well tool includes at least two valves and an actuator which actuates each of the valves, one valve being positioned longitudinally between the other valve and the actuator, and the other valve being operable in response to displacement of an operating device by the actuator. Another well tool includes a valve with a closure which displaces when the valve is operated, a volume of a chamber which increases and a volume of another chamber which decreases when the closure displaces, and a pressure differential between the chambers being substantially zero when the closure displaces. Another well tool includes at least two valve closures which are the only displaceable components of the well tool exposed to a first internal flow passage portion when one closure prevents fluid communication between the first and a second internal flow passage portions. | 09-30-2010 |
20120090854 | PRESSURE BEARING WALL AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE THEREFOR - A method of supporting a pressure bearing wall against a pressure differential applied across the wall can include positioning a support structure proximate the pressure bearing wall, the support structure having a support surface formed thereon, and the support surface contacting the pressure bearing wall and supporting the wall against the pressure differential. A pressure bearing housing assembly can include a pressure bearing wall and a support structure which supports the pressure bearing wall against a pressure differential applied across the wall. A well system can comprise a well tool including a pressure bearing housing assembly exposed to pressure in a wellbore, whereby a pressure differential is applied across a pressure bearing wall of the housing assembly, the pressure bearing wall being supported against the pressure differential by a support structure. | 04-19-2012 |
20120148204 | FIBER OPTIC SPLICE HOUSING AND INTEGRAL DRY MATE CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system. In a described embodiment, a fiber optic connection system includes optical fiber sections in respective conduit sections. Each of the conduit sections is received in the housing assembly. An optical connection between the optical fiber sections is positioned within the housing assembly. | 06-14-2012 |
20120170613 | FIBER OPTIC SPLICE HOUSING AND INTEGRAL DRY MATE CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system. In a described embodiment, a fiber optic connection system includes optical fiber sections in respective conduit sections. Each of the conduit sections is received in the housing assembly. An optical connection between the optical fiber sections is positioned within the housing assembly. | 07-05-2012 |
20120170614 | FIBER OPTIC SPLICE HOUSING AND INTEGRAL DRY MATE CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system. In a described embodiment, a fiber optic connection system includes optical fiber sections in respective conduit sections. Each of the conduit sections is received in the housing assembly. An optical connection between the optical fiber sections is positioned within the housing assembly. | 07-05-2012 |
20120170893 | FIBER OPTIC SPLICE HOUSING AND INTEGRAL DRY MATE CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system. In a described embodiment, a fiber optic connection system includes optical fiber sections in respective conduit sections. Each of the conduit sections is received in the housing assembly. An optical connection between the optical fiber sections is positioned within the housing assembly. | 07-05-2012 |
20120170898 | FIBER OPTIC SPLICE HOUSING AND INTEGRAL DRY MATE CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system. In a described embodiment, a fiber optic connection system includes optical fiber sections in respective conduit sections. Each of the conduit sections is received in the housing assembly. An optical connection between the optical fiber sections is positioned within the housing assembly. | 07-05-2012 |
20120174378 | FIBER OPTIC SPLICE HOUSING AND INTEGRAL DRY MATE CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A fiber optic splice housing and integral dry mate connector system. In a described embodiment, a fiber optic connection system includes optical fiber sections in respective conduit sections. Each of the conduit sections is received in the housing assembly. An optical connection between the optical fiber sections is positioned within the housing assembly. | 07-12-2012 |
20120312529 | REDUCING TRIPS IN WELL OPERATIONS - A well system can include a tubular string in a blowout preventer stack, a releasable hanger of the tubular string supported by a support surface, and the released hanger permitting the tubular string to displace further through the blowout preventer stack. A tubular string can comprise a releasable hanger including at least one inwardly retractable support, an indicator sub interconnected a distance from the hanger, and wherein the support retracts in response to a stimulus, whereby the tubular string is released for displacement. A method of measuring a distance between a support surface and a location in a blowout preventer stack can include displacing a tubular string into the blowout preventer stack, contacting a releasable hanger with the surface, indicating the distance from the surface to the location along the tubular string, and then releasing the hanger, thereby permitting the tubular string to displace further through the blowout preventer stack. | 12-13-2012 |
20130081806 | DEBRIS RESISTANT INTERNAL TUBULAR TESTING SYSTEM - A tubular string testing system for use with a tubular string having a longitudinally extending flow passage can include a valve which selectively permits and prevents fluid communication between sections of the flow passage, a bypass passage which provides fluid communication between the sections of the flow passage when the valve is closed, and a filter which filters fluid that flows through the bypass passage. A method of testing a tubular string can include permitting fluid to flow through a bypass passage which connects sections of a flow passage extending longitudinally through the tubular string, a filter filtering the fluid which flows through the bypass passage, a valve of a tubular string testing system preventing flow of the fluid between the sections of the flow passage through the valve, and flow through the bypass passage being prevented in response to a predetermined pressure differential being created across the filter. | 04-04-2013 |
20130233566 | SAFETY JOINT WITH NON-ROTATIONAL ACTUATION - A method of releasing a safety joint in a subterranean well can include disconnecting a tubular string at the safety joint without rotation of the tubular string. A safety joint for use in a subterranean well can include sections which are separated from each other in response to a predetermined number of relative longitudinal and non-rotational displacements between the safety joint sections. Another method of releasing a safety joint in a subterranean well can include fully actuating a jar multiple times, the jar being interconnected in a same tubular string with the safety joint, and then disconnecting the tubular string at the safety joint in response to non-rotational displacement of the tubular string. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233567 | LOCKING SAFETY JOINT FOR USE IN A SUBTERRANEAN WELL - A safety joint for use in a subterranean well can include separable portions which, when separated, disconnect sections of a tubular string. Elongation of the safety joint can be permitted while longitudinal compression of the safety joint is prevented. A method of activating a safety joint in a subterranean well can include providing the safety joint with portions having end connectors which interconnect the safety joint between sections of a tubular string, permitting elongation of the safety joint, thereby facilitating disconnection of the tubular string sections, and then preventing longitudinal compression of the safety joint. Another safety joint can include separable portions, and a locking device which permits relative displacement between a generally tubular mandrel and a component of the safety joint in one direction, and prevents relative displacement between the mandrel and the component in an opposite direction. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233573 | DEACTIVATION OF PACKER WITH SAFETY JOINT - A packer deactivation system can include a packer and a safety joint. Activation of the safety joint can prevent setting of the packer. A method for use with a subterranean well can include activating a safety joint in the well, and deactivating a packer connected to the safety joint, in response to the safety joint activating. Another packer deactivation system can include a safety joint and a packer drag block locking mechanism. Activation of the safety joint can operate the drag block locking mechanism, thereby preventing a drag block from displacing in a certain direction relative to a mandrel of a packer. | 09-12-2013 |
20130341011 | DEBRIS RESISTANT INTERNAL TUBULAR TESTING SYSTEM - A tubular string testing system for use with a tubular string having a longitudinally extending flow passage can include a valve which selectively permits and prevents fluid communication between sections of the flow passage, a bypass passage which provides fluid communication between the sections of the flow passage when the valve is closed, and a filter which filters fluid that flows through the bypass passage. A method of testing a tubular string can include permitting fluid to flow through a bypass passage which connects sections of a flow passage extending longitudinally through the tubular string, a filter filtering the fluid which flows through the bypass passage, a valve of a tubular string testing system preventing flow of the fluid between the sections of the flow passage through the valve, and flow through the bypass passage being prevented in response to a predetermined pressure differential being created across the filter. | 12-26-2013 |
20130341043 | LOCKING SAFETY JOINT FOR USE IN A SUBTERRANEAN WELL - A safety joint for use in a subterranean well can include separable portions which, when separated, disconnect sections of a tubular string. Elongation of the safety joint can be permitted while longitudinal compression of the safety joint is prevented. A method of activating a safety joint in a subterranean well can include providing the safety joint with portions having end connectors which interconnect the safety joint between sections of a tubular string, permitting elongation of the safety joint, thereby facilitating disconnection of the tubular string sections, and then preventing longitudinal compression of the safety joint. Another safety joint can include separable portions, and a locking device which permits relative displacement between a generally tubular mandrel and a component of the safety joint in one direction, and prevents relative displacement between the mandrel and the component in an opposite direction. | 12-26-2013 |
20140290965 | DEACTIVATION OF PACKER WITH SAFETY JOINT - A packer deactivation system can include a packer and a safety joint. Activation of the safety joint can prevent setting of the packer. A method for use with a subterranean well can include activating a safety joint in the well, and deactivating a packer connected to the safety joint, in response to the safety joint activating. Another packer deactivation system can include a safety joint and a packer drag block locking mechanism. Activation of the safety joint can operate the drag block locking mechanism, thereby preventing a drag block from displacing in a certain direction relative to a mandrel of a packer. | 10-02-2014 |
Paul D. Roepe, Rockville, MD US
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20110045100 | Antimalarial Quinolines and Methods of Use Thereof - One aspect of the invention relates to substitute quinolines with antimalarial activity, and compositions and kits comprising at least one of them. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods for the treatment or prevention or both of malaria comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of such a compound. Importantly, a number of the compounds show excellent potency against both chloroquine-sensitive and chloroquine-resistant strains. | 02-24-2011 |
Paul D. Rogers, Eugene, OR US
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20080235929 | Restoring Damaged Rail Seats Located on Concrete Rail Ties - A method for restoring a damaged rail seat located on a concrete rail tie. The method comprises applying a polymeric material comprising a poly(urethaneurea) material to the damaged rail seat located in the concrete rail tie; and restoring the damaged rail seat by cursing the polymeric material under ambient temperature and pressure conditions. The polymeric material is substantially sag resistant and maintains its shape without substantial runoff from the concrete rail tie during the restoring of the damage rail seat. | 10-02-2008 |
20080251594 | Method for restoring used railroad ties and the restored railroad ties formed thereby - This invention provides a method for restoring at least one means defining a railroad spike hole located in a used railroad tie. In this way, the restored railroad tie can be reused in subsequent rail replacement operations. The restored railroad tie is capable of having a railroad spike penetrate and be retained within the confines of the restored railroad spike hole without substantial bending problems. The used railroad tie provided has at least one spike hole located therein. In each the means defining a railroad spike hole is formed a polymeric plug. The polymeric plug comprises a polymeric plug formed of a polymeric material including a plurality of flexible, readily deformable micro-inclusions which allow the formation of spike insertion pathways that track the insertion forces of the railroad spike as it is driven into a material thereby facilitating introduction of the railroad spike into said polymeric plug. The polymeric plug is capable of penetration by and retention of the railroad spike there within. | 10-16-2008 |
20090212452 | RESTORING WORN RAIL CLIP SHOULDERS ON CONCRETE RAIL TIES - A method for restoring a worn rail clip shoulder located on a concrete rail tie. The method comprises applying a polymeric material to the worn rail clip shoulder located on the concrete rail tie; and restoring the worn rail clip shoulder by curing the polymeric material. The polymeric material is substantially sag resistant and maintains its shape without substantial runoff from the concrete rail tie during the restoring of the worn rail clip shoulder. | 08-27-2009 |
Paul D. Schlunt, Oceanside, CA US
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20090114889 | Compositions for the preparation of composite photochromic polycarbonate lenses - Photochromic matrix compositions and tie layer compositions useful for the preparation of photochromic polycarbonate lenses are disclosed. The tie layer compositions facilitate adhesion of the photochromic matrix composition to the polycarbonate lens. The photochromic matrix compositions can contain a flexible hydrophilic dimethacrylate monomer, one or more hydrophobic monomers, a flexible hydrophobic multi(meth)acrylate monomer, one or more urethane methacrylate oligomers, and one or more photochromic dyes. The tie layer compositions can contain one or more methacrylate monomers, a (meth)acrylated oligomer with a polycarbonate backbone, one or more urethane methacrylate oligomers, and a solvent or solvent mixture. Methods of preparing photochromic polycarbonate lenses are also disclosed, involving the serial application of the tie layer composition, then the photochromic matrix composition to the lens. | 05-07-2009 |
20120018686 | Compositions for the preparation of composite photochromic polycarbonate lenses - Photochromic matrix compositions and tie layer compositions useful for the preparation of photochromic polycarbonate lenses are disclosed. The tie layer compositions facilitate adhesion of the photochromic matrix composition to the polycarbonate lens. The photochromic matrix compositions can contain a flexible hydrophilic dimethacrylate monomer, one or more hydrophobic monomers, a flexible hydrophobic multi(meth)acrylate monomer, one or more urethane methacrylate oligomers, and one or more photochromic dyes. The tie layer compositions can contain one or more methacrylate monomers, a (meth)acrylated oligomer with a polycarbonate backbone, one or more urethane methacrylate oligomers, and a solvent or solvent mixture. Methods of preparing photochromic polycarbonate lenses are also disclosed, involving the serial application of the tie layer composition, then the photochromic matrix composition to the lens. | 01-26-2012 |
Paul D. Schwenk, Norwalk, CT US
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20090150343 | Multi-Phase Search And Presentation For Vertical Search Websites - The present invention provides a methodology and system for efficiently performing travel reservation queries and presenting significant search results to a user. A travel reservation search engine constructs a first query from one or more constraints. The first query has a threshold probability of returning a first set of search results that will lead to the purchase of a travel reservation. Additionally, if determined necessary by the search engine a second query is constructed from one or more constraints. The second query returns a second set of search results. | 06-11-2009 |
Paul D. Shocklee, Plano, TX US
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20120035884 | REMOTE IDENTIFICATION OF NON-LAMBERTIAN MATERIALS - In one example of a method for remote identifying a non-Lambertian target material, a spectral signature for a target is determined from each of at least two different sets of imagery acquired at different angles, and compared to a predicted signature for a candidate material for each of the at least two different angles. The predicted signatures take into account the known anisotropy of reflectance, and thus also radiance, of the candidate material. | 02-09-2012 |
20120035900 | REMOTE MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION PROCESS PERFORMANCE PREDICTION TOOL - In accordance with the present disclosure, a computer implemented system and method predicts the performance for a remote material identification process under real conditions and uncertainties. The method and system transforms data representing measured reflectance values for candidate materials based on environmental conditions, and uncertainties regarding the environmental conditions and/or calibration of sensors measuring radiance values into the performance predictions for a material identification process operating under those conditions and uncertainties. The performance predictions can be communicated to a designer of, for example, a multi-angle material identification system for use in selecting and setting up the system, or communicated to a consumer of images captured by the material identification system for use in interpreting results of application of the material identification process to real imagery acquired with remote sensors. | 02-09-2012 |
20140012541 | REMOTE IDENTIFICATION OF NON-LAMBERTIAN MATERIALS - In one example of a method for remote identifying a non-Lambertian target material, a spectral signature for a target is determined from each of at least two different sets of imagery acquired at different angles, and compared to a predicted signature for a candidate material for each of the at least two different angles. The predicted signatures take into account the known anisotropy of reflectance, and thus also radiance, of the candidate material. | 01-09-2014 |
Paul D. Slimpin, New Braunfels, TX US
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20080209635 | System and Method for Maintaining Air Inflatable Mattress Configuration - A system and method for maintaining an air inflation mattress configuration sufficient for patient support and comfort. Infrared illumination levels are measured within individual or groups of inflated mattress chambers. A staggered approach to illumination monitoring of chambers or sections to eliminate crosstalk between the infrared sensors is carried out. Distributed microprocessor controllers established in a network configuration utilizing controller network protocols reduces the wiring and connections necessary for the assembled system. Various mattress cushion construction techniques, such as sewing and or RF welding methods, are used for the creation of individual chambers utilizing specific types of IR translucent, transparent or reflective materials. The construction of the cushions and bladders in the system includes the use of various types of fabrics with low to high air loss qualities as required. The overall mattress assembly, including the control systems and the methodologies associated with such control systems, provide a unique approach to the maintenance of a consistently comfortable patient support surface. The use of a handheld unit for both programming the system and downloading information about the operation of the system is also anticipated. The specific cushion construction designs associated with the head, body, and foot cushion components of the mattress are tailored to operate specifically with the control capabilities (sensors and air flow regulators) of the invention. | 09-04-2008 |
Paul D. Slowey, Vancouver, WA US
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20090181451 | SPECIMEN SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE AND TEST SYSTEM - A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator, an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle, a pad compression tube insertable over said absorbent pad within said handle and around an end of said handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to said pad compression tube, and wherein said compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when said collection tube is attached to said pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with said pad compression tube. A specimen sample collection device including a sufficiency indicator made up of a light pipe indicator window. A specimen sample collection device including an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base. A specimen sample collection device including a bar code identification. A specimen sample collection device and test system including a locking mechanism. A specimen sample collection device including a handle having one or more analyte test strips therein. A specimen sample collection device and test system including a reader. | 07-16-2009 |
20090306543 | Specimen Sample Collection Device and Test System - A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle with a sufficiency indicator and locking teeth, an absorbent pad partially contained within the handle; a pad compression tube with outlet ports and locking holes insertable over the pad and handle; one or more collection tubes attachable to the pad compression tube outlet ports. The apparatus may include a light pipe sufficiency indicator with a spring compressor to force the absorbent pad into contact with the light pipe. The apparatus may include a collector dam. The apparatus may include a secondary seal. The apparatus may include a cylindrically shaped absorbent pad and a wrap-around light pipe sufficiency indicator with vent grooves. The apparatus may include a pad seat with buffer material disposed within the pad compression tube. The apparatus may include an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base. The apparatus may include a bar code identification. The apparatus may include a lock and key securing mechanism. The apparatus may include a handle containing one or more analyte test strips The apparatus may include a first absorbent pad in fluid communication with a sample adequacy indicator, which is in parallel with a second absorbent pad in fluid communication with a lateral flow analyte test strip. The apparatus ma include a first absorbent pad in fluid communication with a sample adequacy indicator, which is in parallel with a second absorbent pad in fluid communication with a lateral flow analyte test strip, with an impermeable membrane separating the first and second absorbent pads. | 12-10-2009 |
20100331725 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AND COLLECTING SALIVA SAMPLES CONTAINING ENHANCED CELL CONCENTRATIONS - An apparatus for generating and collecting saliva samples containing enhanced cell concentrations includes a mouthpiece having a mouth contact portion and a flow channel which may include a tapered basin, a conduit in fluid communication with the flow channel, and one or more collectors couplable to the conduit. The mouth contact portion and basin may be textured to enhance cell removal. The mouth contact portion may include a plurality of internal and external channels disposed around the flow channel. Filters may be included between the flow channel and the collectors. A closure member is provided. | 12-30-2010 |
20110268626 | SPECIMEN SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE AND TEST SYSTEM - A specimen sample collection device includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator and absorbent pad partially contained therein with one or more test strips, a pad compression tube insertable over the absorbent pad within the handle and around an end of the handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to the pad compression tube, and wherein the compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when the collection tube is attached to the pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with the pad compression tube. A sufficiency indicator includes a light pipe indicator. The system includes a ratcheting pad compression tube lock. An electro-optical reader captures and records test strip results through the window and communicates the results to a printer or other device. | 11-03-2011 |
20120282154 | SPECIMEN SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE AND TEST SYSTEM - A portable, hand-held electro-optical reader and specimen sample collector is provided, including an absorbent pad, one or more test strips contained in the collector handle to provide observable results through a window, the handle insertable into the reader for immediate recording and analysis. The system includes means to automatically provide subject and test specific data with the test results and retain samples for later verification analysis. | 11-08-2012 |
20120310113 | BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION SYSTEM - A biological sample collection system is described comprising a biological sample collecting wand and a buffer container with a buffer solution. The biological sample collecting wand includes a handle and a sample collector detachably coupled to the handle. The sample collector include one or more sample protrusions, one or more sample apertures, or a combination thereof, at least the sample collector to removably insert into the buffer container. | 12-06-2012 |
Paul D. Smith, Pleasanton, CA US
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20110085686 | INPUT SIGNAL MISMATCH COMPENSATION SYSTEM - A system includes a plurality of inputs each configured to receive a filtered version of a source signal. The system extracts the energy information from each input signal and compares the energy information of a plurality of input signals. Alternatively, the system extracts energy information from a signal that is the difference of two input signals. Based on the energy information, the system determines at least one parameter that may be changed in at least one circuit in a plurality of circuits to minimize the differences in energy of the input signals or to minimize the energy of the difference signal. Parameters may include for example amplification, delay, and corner frequency values. | 04-14-2011 |
Paul D. Smith, Dunlap, IL US
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20090109587 | OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION FOR REDUCED LEVEL ELECTRICAL SIGNAL INTERFACES - A device for protecting sensitive electronic equipment from low level signal lines short circuited to high voltage power sources includes a switch that open the circuit between the data lines and the sensitive computing equipment if a high voltage condition is detected on the data lines. Otherwise, the switch remains closed and data can be transmitted to the computing equipment. | 04-30-2009 |
20140191843 | MACHINE SECURITY SYSTEM - A machine security system for authenticating a machine key is disclosed. The machine security system comprises a microcontroller for detecting insertion of a machine key in a key slot of the machine. The machine key comprises of an embedded transponder. Based on detection of the machine key in the key slot, the microcontroller transmits an interrogation signal for charging the transponder. The microcontroller then receives a response signal from the transponder. The transponder sends the response signal when substantially charged by the interrogation signal. The response signal is encoded with an authentication code for authenticating the machine key. The microcontroller decodes the authentication code from the received response signal and authenticates the machine key based on the decoded authentication code. | 07-10-2014 |
Paul D. Smith, Brighton GB
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20110083864 | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM - A fire detection system includes a detection tube and a sensing device. The detection tube contains a sensing fluid having a first physical condition and a second physical condition. The sensing fluid is in the first physical condition below a temperature threshold, and is in the second physical condition above the temperature threshold. The sensing fluid is at least partially liquid in the first physical condition. The sensing device is movable to open in response to a transition of a portion of the sensing fluid from the first physical condition to the second physical condition. | 04-14-2011 |
20110138880 | SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR - A sensor apparatus includes a metal oxide semiconductor (“MOS”) sensor with a gas-sensing surface normally having a first sensitivity to a first species of flammable gas and a second sensitivity to a second, different species of flammable gas. A selective sensitivity-enhancement layer is disposed on the gas-sensing surface such that the first sensitivity becomes increased and the second sensitivity remains substantially unchanged. | 06-16-2011 |
20110138881 | SENSOR APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR - A sensor apparatus includes a metal oxide semiconductor sensor and a housing having an internal chamber in which the sensor is disposed. The housing includes at least one window for the ingress of a gas into the internal chamber from an atmosphere exterior to the housing. A gas-selective barrier is disposed across the at least one window. | 06-16-2011 |
20120279732 | MANUAL RELEASE FOR A PYROTECHNICAL ACTUATOR FIRED BY A PIEZOELECTRIC GENERATOR OR IGNITER - A fire extinguishing apparatus has a structure defining a first chamber containing an electrically operable explosive device, a piezoelectric cell capable of producing an electrical output in response to a mechanical force upon the piezoelectric cell electrically connected to the electrically operable explosive device, a container of fire suppressant in contact with the structure, and a mechanical mechanism adjacent the piezoelectric cell for producing the mechanical force on the piezoelectric cell. The mechanical force produced by the mechanical mechanism is applied to the piezoelectric cell to produce the electrical output that actuates the electrically operable explosive device. | 11-08-2012 |
20130118765 | SELF POWERED AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER BASED UPON A MECHANICAL HEAT DETECTION MECHANISM AND A PYROTECHNICAL ACTUATOR FIRED BY A PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE - A fire extinguishing apparatus includes a structure defining a first chamber containing an electrically operable explosive device. The apparatus also has a piezoelectric cell capable of producing an electrical output in response to the impact upon the piezoelectric cell. The apparatus also has a container of nonflammable pressurized fluid in contact with the structure, and a mechanical detection mechanism with a thermal sensor for producing a mechanical force at an established temperature. The mechanical force produced by the mechanical detection mechanism is applied to the piezoelectric cell to produce the electrical output that actuates the electrically operable explosive device. | 05-16-2013 |
Paul D. Suke, Appleton, WI US
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20110040277 | Disposable Undergarment and Related Manufacturing Equipment and Processes - This invention pertains to a three dimensional disposable panty, subassemblies of the panty, and an apparatus and methods for making the panty and subassemblies. The panty is designed to hold a primary absorbent sanitary pad. The panty may have elasticized leg and waist openings and be stretchable about the hip and stomach regions of a user. the panty provides backup protection to control egress of fluids that leak or seep around or through the primary sanitary pad. The panty includes a secondary absorbent positioned in the crotch area and extending into the body of the disposable panty, front and back, and preferably over the leg elastics to trap, inside the panty, leakage from the primary absorbent, and to prevent strike through onto e.g. outer clothing and bed linen. The apparatus and methods facilitate assembling leg elastics and crotch elastics into the panty subassemblies while assembling a series of panty subassemblies in a continuous web structure at a constant, or relatively constant, continuous and efficient speed. | 02-17-2011 |
20130211365 | Disposable Undergarment and Related Manufacturing Equipment and Processes - This invention pertains to a three dimensional disposable panty, subassemblies of the panty, and an apparatus and methods for making the panty and subassemblies. The panty is designed to hold a primary absorbent sanitary pad. The panty may have elasticized leg and waist openings and be stretchable about the hip and stomach regions of a user. the panty provides backup protection to control egress of fluids that leak or seep around or through the primary sanitary pad. The panty includes a secondary absorbent positioned in the crotch area and extending into the body of the disposable panty, front and back, and preferably over the leg elastics to trap, inside the panty, leakage from the primary absorbent, and to prevent strike through onto e.g. outer clothing and bed linen. The apparatus and methods facilitate assembling leg elastics and crotch elastics into the panty subassemblies while assembling a series of panty subassemblies in a continuous web structure at a constant, or relatively constant, continuous and efficient speed. | 08-15-2013 |
Paul D. Taratino, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20090157638 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR IMAGE MANAGEMENT - An image management system includes a first storage device configured to store a list of image identifiers indexed by one or more image property descriptors, wherein each of the image identifiers corresponds to a digital image, an index processor in communication with the first storage device, configured to write the image identifiers and the associated image property descriptors for each image identifier in the image index storage, and a search processor in communication with the first storage device, configured to receive a specified image property descriptor and to identify one or more image identifiers that match the specified image property descriptor. | 06-18-2009 |
Paul D. Tatarka, Union, KY US
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20080311370 | Thermoformed articles from sheet incorporating cycloolefin copolymer - Thermoformed articles include cycloolefin/ethylene copolymer and LLDPE. The articles are formed with an areal draw ratio of 1.5 and greater and exhibit unexpectedly elevated stiffness along with ductility suitable for forming deep-draw parts. Multilayer sheet is used for achieving a desired set of properties. | 12-18-2008 |
20110256373 | Melt blends of amorphous cycloolefin polymers and partially crystalline cycloolefin elastomers with improved toughness - A melt-blend resin composition prepared by melt-blending includes from 60 parts to 99 parts per hundred weight resin in the blend of an amorphous cycloolefin polymer composition exhibiting a glass transition temperature in the range of from 30° C. to 200° C.; and from 40 parts to 1 part per hundred weight resin in the blend of a partially crystalline, cycloolefin elastomer of norbornene and ethylene preferably having a glass transition temperature in the range of from −10° C. to 15° C. and a crystalline melting temperature in the range of from 60° C. to 125° C. and a % crystallinity by weight in the range of from 5% to 40%. The partially crystalline, cycloolefin elastomer optionally has a second glass transition temperature at less than −90° C. | 10-20-2011 |
20120003410 | Partially crystalline cycloolefin elastomer medical tubing - Medical tubing made with a partially crystalline, cycloolefin elastomer of norbornene and ethylene typically having at least one glass transition temperature (Tg) in the range of from −10° C. to 15° C. and a crystalline melting temperature in the range of from 60° C. to 125° C. and a % crystallinity by weight in the range of from 5% to 40%. | 01-05-2012 |
20120021151 | Transparent, Flexible Products Made With Partially Crystalline Cycloolefin Elastomer - Shaped articles made with a partially crystalline, cycloolefin elastomer of norbornene and ethylene typically having at least one glass transition temperature (Tg) in the range of from −10° C. to 15° C. and a crystalline melting temperature in the range of from 60° C. to 125° C. and a % crystallinity by weight in the range of from 5% to 40%. The shaped articles may be in the form of medical tubing; a contact lens mold or component thereof; a container such as a bottle, a squeeze bottle or a squeeze tube; an eyedropper or eyedropper component; an elastomeric closure, optionally a pierceable elastomeric closure or the shaped article is selected from shrink film and/or shrink tubing. | 01-26-2012 |
20140162041 | Touch Screen Film With Improved Optics and Processability - A coextruded film comprising a transparent polymeric inner core layer of thickness less than 250 micron and two peelable outer polymeric layers. In a preferred embodiment, a 50 micron COC core film produced by this technique has a haze of ≦0.5%. | 06-12-2014 |
Paul D. Taylor, Gilroy, CA US
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20090068652 | Method for identifying the sequence of one or more variant nucleotides in a nucleic acid molecule - The invention relates to methods for identifying the sequence of one or more variant nucleotides in a nucleic acid molecule. The method involves cleaving a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule containing a mismatch with a mismatch-specific endonuclease which cleaves on the 3′ side of the mismatch, and preserving the integrity of the variant nucleotide by ligating a double-stranded linker with a 3′-overhang to said variant nucleotide. Because the variant nucleotide is immediately adjacent to the linker, PCR and/or sequence-by-synthesis analysis can be readily carried out. | 03-12-2009 |
20090068659 | Method for identifying the sequence of one or more variant nucleotides in a nucleic acid molecule - The invention relates to methods for identifying the sequence of one or more variant nucleotides in nucleic acid molecules. The method involves cleaving a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule containing a mismatch with a mismatch-specific endonuclease which cleaves on the 3′ side of the mismatch, and preserving the integrity of the variant nucleotide by ligating a Double-Stranded Linker with a degenerate 3′-overhang to said variant nucleotide. Because the variant nucleotide is immediately adjacent to the linker, PCR and/or sequence-by-synthesis analysis can be readily carried out. | 03-12-2009 |
Paul D. Treas, Livermore, CA US
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20120035470 | RADIATION TREATMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH OUTWARDLY MOVABLE RADIATION TREATMENT HEAD EXTENDING FROM RING GANTRY - Systems, methods, and related computer program products for image-guided radiation treatment (IGRT) are described. For one preferred embodiment, an IGRT apparatus is provided comprising a gantry frame including a ring member, the ring member being rotatable around a substantially horizontal, longitudinally extending central axis, the ring member having first and second horizontally opposing ends. The IGRT apparatus further comprises a radiation treatment head coupled to the ring member by an arm member, the arm member being connected to the ring member at an arm member base. Preferably, the IGRT apparatus is further characterized in that the arm member extends outwardly from the first end of the ring member in a direction away from the second end and is supported only by the arm member base, and the radiation treatment head is dynamically movable in at least a longitudinal direction toward and away from the first end of the ring member. | 02-09-2012 |
Paul D. Van Poelje, La Jolla, CA US
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20090197836 | Combination of FBPase Inhibitors and Antidiabetic Agents Useful for the Treatment of Diabetes - A combination therapy of at least one FBPase inhibitor and at least one other antidiabetic agent is disclosed. | 08-06-2009 |
20120214769 | Novel Antagonists of the Glucagon Receptor - The present invention provides for novel compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. The present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. The present invention also provides for processes of making the compounds of Formula I, including salts and co-crystals thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. | 08-23-2012 |
20140135400 | NOVEL ANTAGONISTS OF THE GLUCAGON RECEPTOR - The present invention provides for novel compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. The present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. The present invention also provides for processes of making the compounds of Formula I, including salts and co-crystals thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. | 05-15-2014 |
Paul D. Walkowski, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080210333 | Fuel discriminating filler neck cover - A protective cover for a filler neck is designed to discriminate between different sizes of fuel nozzles. The cover includes a body portion and a movable door that covers and exposes an opening in the filler neck. The body portion has a pair of spaced body protrusions that form a gate, and the door has a ledge that may also be formed by a pair of spaced door protrusions. The protrusions on the door can be easily moved to an open position by pressing a tip of a fuel nozzle against the protrusions. The gate and the ledge are configured so that they can accommodate the fuel nozzle for only one type of fuel. | 09-04-2008 |
20080257426 | INTEGRAL HINGE - A valve is provided. The valve may include a housing defining a cavity. A first end of the housing may define an opening configured to be closed by a flapper door. The valve may further include a hinge formed integrally with the housing. The hinge may extend from an upper portion of the housing and be configured to receive the flapper door. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the hinge extends beyond the opening. The hinge may provide a pivot point for the flapper door that is at or above the opening of the housing. | 10-23-2008 |
20100193076 | CAPLESS FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE ASSEMBLY - A capless fuel tank filler pipe assembly includes a filler pipe and a bulkhead disposed on the filler pipe. The bulkhead includes a nozzle receiving portion. A flapper door is pivotally disposed on the filler pipe, and is biased to a closed position. The flapper door is configured to compress an annular seal disposed between the bulkhead and the flapper door. The annular seal includes a liquid/vapor sealing material bonded to a substantially impermeable material. The substantially impermeable material substantially blocks emission of hydrocarbon molecules that permeate the liquid/vapor sealing material. | 08-05-2010 |
20100282757 | ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE - A fuel storage system includes a tank, a check valve having an inlet tube, an anti-siphon device and a fuel intake tube. The anti-siphon device includes a ring defining an interior opening having a diameter. The ring abuts an upstream end of the inlet tube of the check valve, which includes an inner diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the interior opening of the ring. The ring includes and supports a plurality of fins within the inlet tube without narrowing the inlet tube to maximize fluid flow through the inlet tube. The anti-siphon device is rotatable relative to the check valve and the fuel intake tube. The shape, size and orientation of the fins are optimized to minimize flow interruption through the anti-siphon device and minimize vaporization of the fluid. | 11-11-2010 |
Paul D. Young, El Cajon, CA US
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20090140791 | Switching Element Control - An apparatus in an example comprises a switching element and diode-resistor coupling. The diode-resistor coupling controls timing characteristics of turn ON and turn OFF of the switching element. | 06-04-2009 |
20100188123 | Power Sequencing With Logic Enabled Regulator - A power sequencing circuit includes a PNP transistor, a first, second and third resistor, and a logic enabled regulator. A voltage is coupled at a first node to the emitter of the transistor, the first resistor is coupled between the first node and the base of the transistor, the second resistor is coupled between the base and a grounded node, the third resistor is coupled between the grounded node and the collector of the transistor, and the logic enabled regulator has an enable pin coupled to and driven by the collector. | 07-29-2010 |
Paul D. Zafuta, San Diego, CA US
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20100332105 | Distributed Engine Control System - A method and apparatus for distributing control of multiple engines amongst the engines in a power generation system that has a central controller, comprises the steps of: receiving aboard each engine from the central controller a control signal representative of a desired fuel flow; metering fuel at a fuel metering point aboard each engine; sensing at least one parameter aboard each engine proximate the fuel metering point that is representative of fuel flow; adjusting the fuel metering aboard each engine to cause the sensed parameter to correlate to the desired fuel flow; and transmitting a monitoring signal from each engine to the central controller that is representative of the adjusted fuel metering. | 12-30-2010 |
Paul D. Zemany, Amherst, NH US
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20080295677 | Method and apparatus for detecting and disabling optical weapon sight - The present invention is an apparatus for detecting and disabling a human eye or optical device used in the fire control of a weapon. This apparatus comprises a prism having a plurality of peripheral reflective surface. This prism has a longitudinal axis and rotating about said longitudinal axis. An infrared (IR) laser directs an infrared laser beam toward the prism side that the laser beam is reflected toward the human eye or optical device, such that the IR laser beam is retroreflected to the prism. There is also an infrared IR detector which detects the IR retroreflected laser beam reflected from the prism. A visible light wavelength laser which produces a visible light wavelength laser beam which is reflected from the prism to the human eye or optical device to disable the human eye or optical device to prevent use of the weapon. | 12-04-2008 |
20090033539 | Through-the-wall motion detector with improved antenna - A flat panel antenna used at a wall in a through-the-wall CW radar application is spaced from the wall by a half wavelength to eliminate the effects of energy reflected by the wall back to the antenna. In one embodiment, a ½-wavelength dielectric absorbing material insert is placed adjacent the flat panel antenna, which allows the flat panel antenna to be pressed against the wall for antenna stabilization, with the index of refraction of the material desirably being 3. | 02-05-2009 |
20090039197 | Optically Guided Munition Control System and Method - An optically guided munition and control system has a replacement fuse assembly mounted on the front of a munition body or shell casing. An optical seeker subsystem detects an illuminated target and supplies signals to a processor. The processor develops steering commands sent to a flight control subsystem having a plurality of guidance canards which are actuated by drive motors through gear assemblies. The roll of the munition is established and left/right and up/down steering commands are sent to the canard drive motors based upon the optical seeker subsystem detection of the target illuminator. Range adjustment is based upon bore sight lockdown angle and cross range control is based upon left/right centering error. A code is contained in the optical radiation received from the illuminated target which must be validated by a preset code in the system processor to arm the munition. | 02-12-2009 |
20090303100 | Motion Detection Systems Using CW Radar in Combination With Additional Sensors - Whether or not the CW radar is utilized for through-the-wall detection, additional one or more sensors are used with the CW radar to confirm the motion detection result or to in fact turn on the CW radar once motion or the physical presence of an individual has been sensed, thereby to provide confirmation of a less-reliable sensor with the use of the more reliable CW radar. Thus, the addition of other sensors provides lower power consumption, lower false alarm rates and better discrimination and classification of moving objects. | 12-10-2009 |
20090308970 | POD launched unmanned air vehicle - A method for attacking dispersed targets from a single aircraft standing off at a significant distance from the target area, wherein pods of individually targeted UAVs are carried in lieu of a bomb on a conventional bomb rack. | 12-17-2009 |
20140078294 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL TIME REGISTRATION OF IMAGES - A system and method for real time registration of images is disclosed. The system measures the angle rate of change and approximates attitude difference between the two cameras to provide an estimate of the relative rate of change between the two cameras. Approximating attitude difference between the two cameras reduce the time needed for initial image registration. Real time registration of images reduces the processing load and improves tracking. | 03-20-2014 |