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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |