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Paul M. Andrusyszyn, New Castle, DE US
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| 20090137749 | PROCESSES FOR REDUCING ACID CONTENT OF A POLYALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE AND USING SUCH IN THE PRODUCTION OF MACROCYCLIC POLYESTER OLIGOMER - The invention relates to a method for producing low-acid polyalkylene terephthalate from which MPO can be advantageously manufactured. In certain embodiments, the acid content of commercially available polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is reduced by adding a small amount of 1,4-butane diol (BDO) to a solution of the commercially available PBT in refluxing ortho-dichlorobenzene (oDCB) solvent. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090137836 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING LOW-ACID POLYALKYLENE TEREPHTHALATE FROM DIOL-CAPPED PRE-POLYMER AND LINEAR OLIGOMER RECYCLATE AND USING SUCH IN THE PRODUCTION OF MACROCYCLIC POLYESTER OLIGOMER - The invention relates to a method for producing low-acid polyalkylene terephthalate from which MPO can be advantageously manufactured. In certain embodiments, low-acid polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is prepared by reacting low molecular weight, diol-stopped PBT pre-polymer with a linear oligomer recyclate in refluxing ortho-dichlorobenzene (oDCB) solvent. The linear oligomer recyclate may be a by-product of the depolymerization/cyclization of the low-acid PBT, thereby synergistically increasing overall conversion of reactants to the MPO product, cyclic polybutylene terephthalate (cPBT). | 05-28-2009 |
| 20110105665 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYESTERS - Methods and compositions for improving certain physical properties of polyesters are provided. The compositions are based on poly(trimethylene ether)glycol, and can improve properties such as toughness and flexibility in polyesters, providing a balance of desired properties. | 05-05-2011 |
Paul M. Bastasch, Overland Park, KS US
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| 20100078294 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVEYING AND ARRANGING BAKERY PRODUCTS - A method and apparatus for conveying and arranging bakery products such as hot dog buns or breadsticks. The products are delivered with their length dimensions at a variety of angular orientations and some products inverted. An aligning conveyor receives misaligned products on adjacent belts or other drive members which are driven at differential speeds to rotate the products to the proper orientation. Inverted products are conveyed against guide rails which are arranged to interact with the curved edges on the tops of the buns to roll the inverted products over. The products are conveyed in discrete lanes to properly organize them for packaging. | 04-01-2010 |
Paul M. Benney, Bloomfield, CT US
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| 20100089470 | COMBINED METERING VALVE AND PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE - A valve element combines a metering function and a pressure regulating function. A valve housing houses a metering valve. The metering valve is movable by a control to meter an amount of fluid delivered from an inlet to an outlet. A pressure regulating valve is received within the valve housing and is supplied with a pressure delivered into the inlet on a first face, and a pressure downstream of the outlet on a second face. The pressure regulating valve acts to regulate the pressure drop across the metering valve to ensure accurate fluid metering. | 04-15-2010 |
Paul M. Bocci, Roselle, IL US
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| 20090153364 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC TIME CALCULATION - A method and apparatus for calculating the travel time of a vehicle as it transits through multiple locations. The method and apparatus includes a device for detecting a radio signal from a vehicle, attaching information to the radio signal, and transmitting a message packet with the signal and attached information to a central server. The central server stores the message packet. The central server compares the information in the message packet against other stored message packets received from multiple locations. When matching information is found, an algorithm is run to compute a vehicle travel time between two locations. | 06-18-2009 |
Paul M. Bosscher, West Melbourne, FL US
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| 20090066100 | APPARATUS AND METHOD ASSOCIATED WITH CABLE ROBOT SYSTEM - An apparatus associated with a cable robot system is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes: an end-effector platform adapted to be positioned and maneuvered within a three-dimensional (3D) workspace, three vertical support members adapted to be positioned outside the 3D workspace, and three adjustable cables adapted to be routed from each vertical support member and releasably secured to the end-effector platform to apply upward and downward tension to the end-effector platform. The adjustable cables are adapted to be adjustably extended and retracted in a coordinated fashion to maneuver the end-effector platform such that an adjustable portion of each adjustable cable spans from the corresponding vertical support member to the end-effector platform. At least two of the adjustable portions associated with each vertical support member are generally in parallel relation to each other. | 03-12-2009 |
Paul M. Bouzide, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100194605 | Method and System for Refreshing Location Code Data - A method and system for refreshing location code data is disclosed. The system includes a location code change system that receives map change data and location code change data. The location code change system processes the map change data, finds affected location codes, and updates the location code's information by manipulating the location code data or performing a geocoding operation. The updated location code data is stored in a location code system. The location code change system receives the location code change data from the location code system and provides information regarding the location code changes to a map change system, which facilitates map updates based on the location code changes. | 08-05-2010 |
Paul M. Brandts, Limbricht NL
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| 20090137759 | Biochemical synthesis of 6-amino caproic acid - The invention relates to biochemical synthesis of 6-amino caproic acid from 6-aminohex-2-enoic acid compound or from 6-amino-2-hydroxyhexanoic acid, by treatment with an enzyme having α,β-enoate reductase activity towards molecules containing an α,β-enoate group and a primary amino group. The invention also relates to processes for obtaining suitable genetically engineered cells for being used in such biotransformation process, and to precursor fermentation of 6-amino caproic acid from intermediates leading to 6-amino caproic acid. Finally, the invention relates to certain novel biochemically produced compounds, namely 6-aminohex-2-enoic acid, 6-aminohexanoic acid, as well as to caprolactam produced therefrom and to nylon-6 and other derivatives produced from such biochemically produced compounds or caprolactam. | 05-28-2009 |
Paul M. Cereghini, San Diego, CA US
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| 20080235076 | OPPORTUNITY MATRIX FOR USE WITH METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL PRICING OF RETAIL PRODUCTS - A data warehouse system and application which analyzes historical sales and product data contained within a data warehouse to determine the best product prices across a set of products for a retailer. The application analyzes historical sales and product data contained in a database to determine an opportunity score for multiple products sold by a retailer, the opportunity score indicating potential benefit to said business from changing the pricing of a product; and analyzes historical sales data contained in the database to determine an ability to change score for each product, the ability to change score indicating potential risk of lost sales for the retailer from changing the pricing of a product. Results of the analyses are displayed in a scatter plot graph with the graph axes being the opportunity scores and ability to change scores, respectively. Each product is represented by a point in the scatter plot, the coordinates of the point being the opportunity score and the ability to change score associated with the represented product. The scatter plot graph can be divided into quadrants, wherein products having favourable opportunity scores and favourable ability to change scores are displayed together in one the four quadrants. | 09-25-2008 |
Paul M. Ciesiun, Joliet, IL US
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| 20100083862 | WATER BASED PAINTALL AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING WATER BASED PAINTBALLS - A Bioluminescent Paintball | 04-08-2010 |
Paul M. Cordua, Lindsay, CA US
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| 20090140074 | TELESCOPING POP-UP SPRINKLER - The telescoping pop-up sprinkler includes a telescoping piston assembly that allows the piston assembly of the pop-up to extend upwards at a greater height than the length of the pop-up sprinkler body. The telescoping pop-up sprinkler has a main body with a piston assembly that includes two or more pistons that engage internally with one another, with stops provided at one end of each piston to limit the stroke of each piston. Multiple internal seals are provided to prevent the bypassing of water around the outer diameter of each piston. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090140076 | ROTATING SPRINKLER HEAD VALVE - The rotating sprinkler head valve includes an upper assembly with a stationary rigid cone received in a conical interior chamber of a rotor, and a cylindrical shaft extending through the stationary rigid cone and rotor. A lower assembly includes a bottom helix member, a strainer adapter having an internal transverse slotted plate and a rotatable slotted flow plate to permit flow when the flow plate slots are aligned with slots in the internal transverse slotted plate. A base top member includes a downwardly extending inner tubular portion and a lower interior edge surface with a helical lower surface forming an adjustable helical aperture in cooperation with the bottom helix member, and a recessed inner helical lip is configured to receive the upper helical surface of the bottom helix member for adjusting a helical aperture. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100090030 | ROTATING SPRINKLER HEAD VALVE - The rotating sprinkler head valve includes an upper assembly with a stationary rigid cone received in a conical interior chamber of a rotor, and a cylindrical shaft extending through the stationary rigid cone and rotor. A lower assembly includes a bottom helix member, a strainer adapter having an internal transverse slotted plate and a rotatable slotted flow plate to permit flow when the flow plate slots are aligned with slots in the internal transverse slotted plate. A base top member includes a downwardly extending inner tubular portion and a lower interior edge surface with a helical lower surface forming an adjustable helical aperture in cooperation with the bottom helix member, and a recessed inner helical lip is configured to receive the upper helical surface of the bottom helix member for adjusting a helical aperture. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20110036925 | TELESCOPING POP-UP SPRINKLER - The telescoping pop-up sprinkler includes a telescoping piston assembly that allows the piston assembly of the pop-up to extend upwards at a greater height than the length of the pop-up sprinkler body. The telescoping pop-up sprinkler has a main body with a piston assembly that includes two or more pistons that engage internally with one another, with stops provided at one end of each piston to limit the stroke of each piston. Multiple internal seals are provided to prevent the bypassing of water around the outer diameter of each piston. | 02-17-2011 |
Paul M. Danehy, Newport News, VA US
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| 20090122314 | Micro-LiDAR Velocity, Temperature, Density, Concentration Sensor - A light scatter sensor includes a sensor body in which are positioned a plurality of optical fibers. The sensor body includes a surface, in one end of each of the optical fibers terminates at the surface of the sensor body. One of the optical fibers is an illumination fiber for emitting light. A plurality of second optical fibers are collection fibers for collecting scattered light signals. A light sensor processor is connected to the collection fibers to detect the scattered light signals. | 05-14-2009 |
Paul M. Dantzig, Scarsdale, NY US
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| 20080317051 | Methods and System for Highly Ordered Transaction Processing - Improved techniques are disclosed for processing transactions or requests in a data processing system. For example, a method for processing requests in a system including a plurality of nodes includes the following steps. At least two nodes of the plurality of nodes receive a plurality of requests. The two nodes exchange information to determine an order for processing requests. The two nodes process the requests in accordance with the order. The order may include a total order or a partial order. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090037910 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATED TRANSACTIONS IN DISTRIBUTED AND PARALLEL ENVIRONMENTS - Automated techniques are disclosed for coordinating request or transaction processing in a data processing system. For example, a technique for handling compound requests, in a system comprising multiple nodes for executing requests in which an individual request is associated with a particular node, comprises the following steps. A compound request comprising at least two individual requests associated with a same node is received. It is determined if both of the at least two individual requests are executable. The compound request is executed if it is determined that all individual requests of the compound request can execute. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090037913 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COORDINATED TRANSACTIONS - Automated techniques are disclosed for coordinating request or transaction processing in a data processing system. For example, a technique for handling requests in a data processing system comprises the following steps. A compound request comprising at least two individual requests of different types is received. An individual request r | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100011123 | Method and Apparatus for Hierarchical Selective Personalization - A technique for delivering content in a client-server system based on a request received at a computing device from a client includes determining a current load on a next-level computing device of a hierarchy. When this current load is such that a response time for delivery of the request from the next-level computing device would increase above a given threshold, a client type associated with the request is checked and, when the client type indicates that the client is below a given priority level, content to be delivered to the client in response to the request is personalized at the receiving computing device. When the current load is such that the response time would not increase above a given threshold, the request is sent from the receiving computing device to the next-level computing device and the content to be delivered is personalized at the next-level computing device. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110153373 | TWO-LAYER DATA ARCHITECTURE FOR RESERVATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - A reservation management system includes at least one processing node that includes a memory and a processor. The at least one processing node further includes a set of reservation processing and transaction modules that manage and process reservation requests and inquiries. At least one general purpose database is communicatively coupled to the at least one processing node. The at least one general purpose database includes a set of pre-allocated tables of fixed length records. At least one persistent storage device is communicatively coupled to the at least one processing node. The general purpose database persistently stores the set of pre-allocated tables of fixed length records on the at least one persistent storage device. | 06-23-2011 |
Paul M. Degitz, Nashua, NH US
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| 20080316131 | Polarization-independent angle of arrival determination system using a miniature conformal antenna - A miniature conformal antenna is provided with a polarization-independent output by using quadrature elements at the mouth of a cavity and by processing the RHCP and LHCP outputs of the elements to arrive at a polarization-dependent solution; and then correcting the angle of arrival result by electronically rotating the antenna, measuring the amplitude difference between element pairs at various angles, generating an amplitude difference curve and deriving an angular correction factor therefrom. | 12-25-2008 |
Paul M. Degoul, Paris FR
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| 20080197696 | Extreme emergency braking systems for brake-by-wire brake systems - An extreme emergency braking system including at least two brake modules, a pedal feel emulator in communication with at least one of the brake modules by way of a first communication line, an electric park brake switch assembly in communication with the brake modules by at least a second communication line, and an electric circuit adapted to supply at least a first voltage to a first one of the brake modules and a second voltage to a second one of the brake modules, the supplied voltages being indicative of a state of the switch assembly, wherein the first communication line is independent of the second communication line. | 08-21-2008 |
Paul M. Demkowski, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100184527 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A golf club head is provided having a club body having a front portion, a rear portion, a toe portion, and a heel portion. The club head also having a central portion connected with the front portion. A frame is connected with the central portion configured to provide a lightweight crown portion being located above an offset plane. | 07-22-2010 |
Paul M. Dosek, Joliet, IL US
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| 20080286196 | Multi-Component Hydrogen Storage Material - A reversible hydrogen storage composition having an empirical formula of: | 11-20-2008 |
Paul M. Eickhof, Crookston, MN US
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| 20100300016 | CONCEALED MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR COLUMBARIUM SHUTTERS AND THE LIKE - A concealed mounting system for columbarium shutters and the like. The mounting system includes a top clip and bottom hangers secured to a back side of the shutter. Vertically spaced upper and lower tracks are disposed behind the shutter at its upper end and a lower end. Each track includes a forwardly extending channel and a downwardly extending channel. A locking screw is received within apertures disposed substantially perpendicular to the forwardly extending channel. A nut threadably receives the locking screw and is disposed in the forwardly extending channel, whereby upon rotation of the nut, the locking screw is caused to move vertically with respect to a bottom edge of the upper track for engagement and disengagement with the top clip. The bottom hangers are operably supported by the lower track. | 12-02-2010 |
Paul M. Elhardt, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20080236319 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a main axle is adapted to receive a shift rod that cooperates with a shift rod nut to actuate a ratio change in a CVT. In another embodiment, an axial force generating mechanism can include a torsion spring, a traction ring adapted to receive the torsion spring, and a roller cage retainer configured to cooperate with the traction ring to house the torsion spring. Various inventive idler-and-shift-cam assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. Embodiments of a hub shell and a hub cover are adapted to house components of a CVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080248917 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a main axle is adapted to receive a shift rod that cooperates with a shift rod nut to actuate a ratio change in a CVT. In another embodiment, an axial force generating mechanism can include a torsion spring, a traction ring adapted to receive the torsion spring, and a roller cage retainer configured to cooperate with the traction ring to house the torsion spring. Various inventive idler-and-shift-cam assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. Embodiments of a hub shell and a hub cover are adapted to house components of a CVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080261771 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable transmissions (CVT). In one embodiment, a main axle is adapted to receive a shift rod that cooperates with a shift rod nut to actuate a ratio change in a CVT. In another embodiment, an axial force generating mechanism can include a torsion spring, a traction ring adapted to receive the torsion spring, and a roller cage retainer configured to cooperate with the traction ring to house the torsion spring. Various inventive idler-and-shift-cam assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. Embodiments of a hub shell and a hub cover are adapted to house components of a CVT and, in some embodiments, to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces and braking features for a CVT are disclosed. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090031687 | MOWER DECK LIFT SYSTEM WITH TRANSPORT LOCK - A mower deck lift system includes a transport lock for locking the mower deck in a transport position, a height of cut control knob connected to a height of cut cam having a plurality of mower deck height settings, and a height of cut pawl movable to engage or disengage the height of cut cam at each mower deck height setting. A transport lock crank may be locked in a transport position preventing the height of cut pawl from engaging the height of cut cam, or unlocked to allow the height of cut pawl to engage the height of cut cam. A transport lock indicator integrated into the height of cut control knob is connected to the transport lock crank, and is movable with the transport lock crank between the transport position and an unlocked position. | 02-05-2009 |
Paul M. Elrif, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20080201724 | Computer system events interface - A computer system events interface is described. In embodiment(s), the computer system events interface includes event indicators that each indicate a past computer event. An event indicator is selectable to initiate an information display pertaining to a corresponding past computer event. The computer system events interface can also include additional event indicators that each indicate a future computer event. An additional event indicator is selectable to initiate a configuration interface from which a corresponding future computer event can be modified. The computer system events interface can also include current event indicators that each indicate a current computer event. A current event indicator is also selectable to initiate a configuration interface from which corresponding current computer events can be modified. | 08-21-2008 |
Paul M. Enquist, Cary, NC US
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| 20090068831 | 3D IC METHOD AND DEVICE - A method of three-dimensionally integrating elements such as singulated die or wafers and an integrated structure having connected elements such as singulated dies or wafers. Either or both of the die and wafer may have semiconductor devices formed therein. A first element having a first contact structure is bonded to a second element having a second contact structure. First and second contact structures can be exposed at bonding and electrically interconnected as a result of the bonding. A via may be etched and filled after bonding to expose and form an electrical interconnect to interconnected first and second contact structures and provide electrical access to this interconnect from a surface. Alternatively, first and/or second contact structures are not exposed at bonding, and a via is etched and filled after bonding to electrically interconnect first and second contact structures and provide electrical access to interconnected first and second contact structure to a surface. Also, a device may be formed in a first substrate, the device being disposed in a device region of the first substrate and having a first contact structure. A via may be etched, or etched and filled, through the device region and into the first substrate before bonding and the first substrate thinned to expose the via, or filled via after bonding. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090263953 | METHOD FOR LOW TEMPERATURE BONDING AND BONDED STRUCTURE - A method for bonding at low or room temperature includes steps of surface cleaning and activation by cleaning or etching. The method may also include removing by-products of interface polymerization to prevent a reverse polymerization reaction to allow room temperature chemical bonding of materials such as silicon, silicon nitride and SiO | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100163169 | METHOD FOR LOW TEMPERATURE BONDING AND BONDED STRUCTURE - A method for bonding at low or room temperature includes steps of surface cleaning and activation by cleaning or etching. The method may also include removing by-products of interface polymerization to prevent a reverse polymerization reaction to allow room temperature chemical bonding of materials such as silicon, silicon nitride and SiO | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110041329 | ROOM TEMPERATURE METAL DIRECT BONDING - A bonded device structure including a first substrate having a first set of metallic bonding pads, preferably connected to a device or circuit, and having a first non-metallic region adjacent to the metallic bonding pads on the first substrate, a second substrate having a second set of metallic bonding pads aligned with the first set of metallic bonding pads, preferably connected to a device or circuit, and having a second non-metallic region adjacent to the metallic bonding pads on the second substrate, and a contact-bonded interface between the first and second set of metallic bonding pads formed by contact bonding of the first non-metallic region to the second non-metallic region. At least one of the first and second substrates may be elastically deformed. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110067803 | METHOD FOR LOW TEMPERATURE BONDING AND AND BONDED STRUCTURE - A method for bonding at low or room temperature includes steps of surface cleaning and activation by cleaning or etching. The method may also include removing by-products of interface polymerization to prevent a reverse polymerization reaction to allow room temperature chemical bonding of materials such as silicon, silicon nitride and SiO | 03-24-2011 |
Paul M. Fallara, Columbus, OH US
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| 20080240178 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING - An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit which irradiates an interaction region with laser light, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head includes a containment plenum which confines and removes material from the interaction region. The containment plenum includes a rubber seal which contacts the structure and which substantially surrounds the interaction region, thereby facilitating confinement and removal of material from the interaction region, and providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit. The controller transmits control signals to the laser base unit in response to user input. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100078415 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING - An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit adapted to provide laser light to an interaction region, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head is adapted to remove the material from the interaction region, thereby providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism adapted to be releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit. The controller is adapted to transmit control signals to the laser base unit in response to user input. | 04-01-2010 |
Paul M. Gergets, Saint John, IN US
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| 20090141511 | LIGHT BAR AND METHOD FOR MAKING - A light bar is described that is of a modular construction based on one or more large circuit boards that are populated with light beam assemblies and then fastened to an interior space of the light bar housing. Keys that automatically align the light beam assemblies on each of the boards precisely control placement of the assemblies on the board. In turn, each of the boards is keyed to the interior of the light bar housing so that when the board is fastened to the housing the light beam assemblies are automatically registered into alignment with the lenses in the housing so that the beams from the assemblies are properly oriented. The light bar is inexpensive to fabricate and can be assembled quickly and reliably, yet it provides for a high degree of customization, which is a requirement in the emergency vehicle lighting industry. | 06-04-2009 |
Paul M. Gioquindo, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20080243465 | FACILITATING INPUT/OUTPUT PROCESSING OF ONE OR MORE GUEST PROCESSING SYSTEMS - An article of manufacture, method and system are provided for facilitating input/output (I/O) processing of at least one guest processing system. The article of manufacture includes at least one computer-usable medium having computer-readable program code logic to facilitate the I/O processing of the at least one guest processing system. The computer-readable program code logic when executing performing the following: emulating on a native system an I/O architecture for the at least one guest processing system, the emulating including: providing multiple device managers for a plurality of I/O devices of the I/O architecture; providing at least one communications adapter process interfacing the multiple device managers to the at least one network driver process; and wherein the multiple device managers translate I/O messages in at least one guest processing system format to messages in native system format for processing by the at least one communications adapter process, thereby facilitating I/O processing. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080243467 | EMULATED Z-SERIES QUEUED DIRECT I/O - The emulation of an adapter for I/O to link a host data processing system to a local area network provides advantages of memory to memory transfer which results in higher data transfer rates while at the same time providing a mechanism for working with two data transfer vectors in an overlapping fashion. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100185898 | INPUT/OUTPUT PROCESSOR (IOP) BASED ZSERIES EMULATION - The emulation of a data processing I/O protocol employs a process which obviates the need to consider hardware specific functionality for which emulation is not an optimal solution. The particular protocol described in exemplary fashion herein is the OSA protocol as defined by Open System Adapter standards. The use of this emulation is also seen to leave in place all of the software tools otherwise employed. | 07-22-2010 |
Paul M. Golobay, Farmers Branch, TX US
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| 20110016156 | NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system includes a relational database and processing logic. The relational database is configured to define a relationship between a group of logical activities and groups of physical commands that perform the logical activities. The processing logic is configured to receive a request to perform one logical activity of the group of logical activities, translate the one logical activity into one group of physical commands using the relational database, and cause the one logical activity to be performed on a remote device using the one group of physical commands. | 01-20-2011 |
Paul M. Gurrisi, Kingston, NH US
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| 20090061700 | HYPERBOLOID ELECTRICAL CONTACT - A hyperboloid contact socket includes a tubular body of metal or other suitable conductive material. The tubular body includes first and second ends. The first end includes a lip defining an aperture entrance for receiving a mating pin terminal. At the second end of the tubular body, a spline is crimped or otherwise affixed to the confronting end of the tubular body. The spline has an integral termination extending therefrom. The tubular body contains a plurality of conductive wires affixed at their respective ends to respective inner surfaces at or near the outer and inner ends of the body and disposed in an angular disposition to form the shape of a single sheet hyperboloid. Permanent and conductive attachment of the wires to the tubular body and the spline is provided through deformation of the body by rolling, crimping, swaging or other suitable means. | 03-05-2009 |
Paul M. Guyre, Lyme, NH US
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| 20110104121 | Female Reproductive Tract and Anal Prophylaxes - The present invention provides methods for boosting mucosal immunity in the female reproductive tract of pre- and post-menopausal women using a TGF-beta inhibitor, a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator, and/or a recombinant commensal bacterium that expresses endogenous microbicides into the intestinal tract or reproductive tract of a subject. It also provides methods for boosting innate and adaptive immunity by providing a glucocorticoid. Methods for preventing sexually transmitted infections including HIV infection are also provided. | 05-05-2011 |
Paul M. Havlovitz, Plain City, OH US
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| 20090277979 | CARTRIDGE SPREADER SYSTEM - The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100163646 | SPRAYER - A spray device for dispensing chemicals is disclosed. The spray device comprises a cartridge defining an interior compartment for containing a liquid product, an applicator having a support body, an extendable wand attached to the support body, a handle at a rear end of the support body, and a pump. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110042493 | Cartridge Spreader System - The cartridge spreader system includes a mobile cartridge spreader with a cartridge station configured to engage a cartridge and includes a locking controller for locking the cartridge securely into the cartridge station. The cartridge station includes an activator mechanism for activating and deactivating an engaged cartridge. The cartridge spreader includes an activation controller for activating and deactivating the cartridge. Activation of the cartridge allows the granular product contained in the cartridge to flow out of the container, through a granular chute on the cartridge station, and onto a granular product launcher which launches or impels the granular product over terrain or other surface. When the cartridge is deactivated, the flow path is sealed stopping the flow of granular product. The cartridge itself includes a fitment that engages with the cartridge station. The cartridge fitment includes an appropriately sized metering gate. | 02-24-2011 |
Paul M. Himmell, Peoria, IL US
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| 20100043429 | Charge-cooled valve - A valve for use with a turbocharger is disclosed. The valve may have a valve element movable to selectively direct a flow of fluid. They valve may also have a control portion connected to move the valve element, and a cooling portion configured to receive a pressurized cooling medium from the turbocharger. | 02-25-2010 |
Paul M. Hochstrate, Plantsville, CT US
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| 20100132541 | FIREARM FIRE CONTROL SELECTOR - An automatic firearm capable of automatic or semiautomatic fire. The firearm has a receiver having a moveable hammer. A selector is rotatably mounted in the receiver. A first sear is rotatably mounted in the receiver to engage the hammer where the first sear contacts a first camming surface of the selector. A second sear is rotatably mounted in the receiver to engage the hammer where the second sear contacts a second camming surface of the selector. A disconnect is rotatably mounted in the receiver where the disconnect contacts a third camming surface of the selector. The selector has a number of selectable positions disposed so that rotation of the selector between a first and last selectable position of the number of selectable positions is less than 180 degrees. | 06-03-2010 |
Paul M. Hoderlein, Rochester, NY US
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| 20100024969 | PROTECTIVE COVER SHEET COMPRISING A UV-ABSORBING LAYER FOR A POLARIZER PLATE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a protective cover sheet comprising a low birefringence protective polymer film and a layer that promotes adhesion to poly(vinyl alcohol), the protective cover sheet comprising at least one functional layer containing a UV-absorbing polymer. | 02-04-2010 |
Paul M. Huddleston, Iii, Rochester, MN US
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| 20080294201 | Anterior Adherent Thoracolumbar Spine Plate - The implant is a fixation device shaped in the form of a plate for use in the fixation and stabilization of the thoracolumbar spine. The design and the configuration of the device allows for an anatomic fit of the plate in the spine. The improved fixation allows for an anatomical and biomechanicat advantage in stabilizing thoracolumbar spine trauma both in a primary fashion and/or in conjunction with vertebral body replacement. Its anatomic design allows the application of an ingrowth surface at the host/implant interface and encourages an additional point of fixation in cases at high risk for delayed or non-union such as severe trauma or malignancy. The thoracolumbar spine plate is anatomically designed to fit snugly against the thoracolumbar vertebral bodies through a twist around the Z (longitudinal) axis of the generally rectangular plate. | 11-27-2008 |
Paul M. Hupman, Magnolia, TX US
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| 20080266235 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING BACKLIGHT LUMINANCE - A display system is provided, the display system having a processor and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) coupled to the processor. The display system also includes a backlight for the LCD panel, the backlight having an adjustable backlight luminance. The processor causes a plurality of successive image frames to be displayed on the LCD panel. The backlight luminance is selectively adjusted for each of the image frames. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090184947 | Color calibration system and method - A color calibration system comprises an electronic device having a display screen, a color sensing device disposed on the electronic device, and a calibration module disposed in the electronic device to perform a color calibration process for the display screen based on a color value detected by the color sensing device. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090273844 | Privacy Filter With Rounded Optically Opaque Regions - A privacy filter comprises a first light transmissive film having a first plurality of rounded, optically opaque regions extending into a surface thereof. The first plurality of rounded, optically opaque regions are positioned to allow a viewer to view an image through the privacy filter within a range of viewing angles and to block viewing of the image through the privacy filter outside the range of viewing angles. | 11-05-2009 |
Paul M. Julich, Indialantic, FL US
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| 20080201027 | System and method for computer aided dispatching using a coordinating agent - A system and method for controlling the movement of plural trains over a rail network, where the rail network is divided into a plurality of planning areas with a boundary element of common track between adjacent planning areas, using a local coordinating agent for controlling the movement of the trains through the boundary elements. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090143927 | System and method for dispatching by exception - A system and method for controlling the movement of plural trains over a rail network, where the rail network is divided into at least one control area with a dispatcher assigned to manage the movement of trains in a control area by predicting the occurrence of events along the network based on the movement plan and prompting the dispatcher to provide information or take specified actions relating to the predicted events. | 06-04-2009 |
Paul M. Kapu, Nolensville, TN US
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| 20110077492 | Systems for Bidirectional Communication With A Patient Via A Medical Measurement Device - The present disclosure describes a system for providing bidirectional communication between a patient operating a medical measurement device and a third party, using the device to facilitate such communication. Some examples of the device collect data concerning the physiological condition of the patient. The device transmits the data to a DME server for subsequent transmission to the third party, and also receives treatment-related information from the DME server that is originated by the same or a different third party. The DME server transmits the data received from the device to the third party, if said third party is authorized to receive such data. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110077956 | Systems For Treatment-Related Product Promotion And Ordering Via A Medical Measurement Device - The present disclosure describes a system for providing interactive, treatment-related promotions to, and receiving product orders form, a patient operating a medical measurement device, using the device to facilitate such promotion and product ordering. The system includes a medical measurement device that collects measurement data concerning the physiological condition of the patient. The device receives an invitation from a DME provider's server asking a user of the device if they would like to view a promotion. If the invitation is accepted, the promotion is presented on the device. The device user may be provided the option to purchase the promoted product using the device. A DME server selects the promotion sent to the device based at least in part on the treatment of the patient for which the medical measurement device is used. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110077967 | Systems For Procuring Regulatory Data From A Patient Via A Medical Measurement Device - The present disclosure describes a system for obtaining from a patient, though a medical measurement device provided by a DME provider, regulatory data needed by the provider. Some examples of the device collect and process physiological measurement data used to assess the health of the patient, and allow the provider to present inquiries directed to the patient. Answers by a user of the device to such inquiries are combined with the processed measurement data to produce at least some of the regulatory data needed by the provider. The data allows the provider to demonstrate that both the provider and the patient are complying with Medicare requirements associated with the purchase and use of the device, thus entitling the provider to receive reimbursement for at least part of the cost of the device and any related consumables. | 03-31-2011 |
Paul M. Kayima, Strongsville, OH US
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| 20100160551 | MINI-EMULSIONS AND LATEXES THEREFROM - A hybrid alkyd acrylic latex and a process for its preparation are taught. The process comprises forming an oil phase comprising an alkyd, a drier, and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, wherein the oil phase solubilizes the drier; combining the oil phase with an aqueous phase, wherein the aqueous phase comprises a surfactant, to form a pre-emulsion; homogenizing the pre-emulsion thereby forming a miniemulsion, wherein the drier is solubilized in the oil phase; initiating the polymerization by adding a free radical initiator, thereby polymerizing the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the miniemulsion and forming a latex polymer emulsion having latex polymer particle sizes in the range of 40 nm to 700 nm. | 06-24-2010 |
Paul M. Kjolseth, Edgewater, MD US
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| 20100089855 | Rig supply handler - A method of controlling a crane and a manipulator including determining the relative motion between a first platform including the crane and a second platform, determining the current position of the manipulator, and repositioning the manipulator to compensate for the relative motion between the first platform and the second platform and in accordance with operator commands. | 04-15-2010 |
Paul M. Klemencic, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100071366 | Methods and Systems for Electric Power Generation Using Geothermal Field Enhancements - Methods for increasing the enthalpy of a geothermal brine, methods for recovering heat enthalpy stored in a geothermal brine, and methods for the production of a heated brine from a natural geothermal reservoir are provided. The methods may be incorporated into a geosolar electric power generation project to provide a steady and flexible source of renewable energy from a geothermal heat source in combination with solar insolation. | 03-25-2010 |
Paul M. Koola, College Station, TX US
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| 20090206608 | POWER GENERATION APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Apparatus and systems, as well as methods and articles of manufacture, may operate to receive oscillatory motion at an inertial mass to impart motion to a fluid, rotate a turbine or vibrate a beam using the motion imparted to the fluid, and generate power using a generator mechanically coupled to the turbine or beam. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 08-20-2009 |
Paul M. Leuthaeuser, Louisville, CO US
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| 20100210016 | ROTATION SYSTEM FOR CELL GROWTH CHAMBER OF A CELL EXPANSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREFOR - A system and method for rotating a cell growth chamber of a cell expansion system includes a rotatable member for engaging a chamber coupling attached to the cell growth chamber. The rotatable member includes an independently operable mechanism for engaging a rotatable fitting associated with the chamber coupling. In at least one embodiment, the chamber coupling is selectively rotatable by turning the rotatable member, thereby rotating the cell growth chamber around a first axis. The cell growth chamber is also selectively rotatable around a second axis by turning the rotatable fitting associated with the chamber coupling. Other novel aspects include a way of attaching the cell growth chamber to the shaft assembly, and a new tube routing clip. | 08-19-2010 |
Paul M. Luljen, Kennebunkport, ME US
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| 20100054914 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT HAVING DUAL FLOW PASSAGE COOLING CHAMBER FORMED BY SINGLE CORE - A blade outer air seal for being positioned radially outwardly of a gas turbine blade has at least one cooling air passage with a dividing wall dividing the at least one cooling air passage into two separate flow paths. The dividing wall does not extend throughout an entire length of the blade outer air seal of the first dimension. | 03-04-2010 |
Paul M. Martha, Jr., Topsfield, MA US
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| 20090197813 | Methods for treating FSH related conditions with GnRH antagonists - Methods for treating FSH related conditions, such as prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, pedophilia, infertility, or vaginal bleeding, with GnRH antagonists are disclosed. The methods of the invention generally feature administering to a subject a GnRH antagonist suitable for in vivo administration and able to reduce both plasma FSH and LH levels in a subject, in an amount or in a formulation effective to reduce plasma FSH levels in the subject to a symptom alleviating level. In vitro fertilization and male contraceptive methods are also provided. | 08-06-2009 |
Paul M. Momita, San Diego, CA US
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| 20080312956 | Method for proxy development, maintenance and upgrading of pharmaceutical formulary and software tool therefor - A method of operating a formulary and software therefore comprising a unique formulary maintenance tool are disclosed which allows for much greater participation of a PBM In the maintenance and upgrading of formularies. The method and software allow the PBM to create a wide range of useful and efficient proxies (“top down” operation) and not wait for organizations such as CMS or clients to define specific and limited drugs (“bottom up” operation). The system retains the ability to incorporate CMS- and client-defined proxies but also allows the PBM to create such proxies on its own from competent source information. It also includes sorting, navigation, comparison and communication capabilities which will result in significantly more efficient claim adjudication and system maintenance. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20100161351 | System for Pre-Processing Drug Benefit Claims According to Processed Drug Lists - A method of processing drug claims, by: (a) receiving a claim; (b) sorting the claim for processing by determining which processed drug list the claim belongs with; and then (c) processing the claim according to the particular processed drug list to which the claim belongs. A hierarchy of drug lists are used in a preferred order. If the drug is found on the first drug list, the system then moves directly to the processing stage. However, if the drug is not found on the first list, the system checks whether the drug is on the second drug list. If the drug is found on the second drug list, the system then moves directly to the processing stage etc. Preferably, the drug list hierarchy is as follows: (i) home infusion drug list; (ii) drug only listed as a Medicare Part B drug list; (iii) drug listed as either Medicare Part B or D drug list; (iv) required special class drug list; (v) nebulized drug list; (vi) over the counter drug list; (vii) Medicare statutorily excluded non-Part D drug list; (viii) enhanced benefit system drug list; (ix) Medicare Part D or Medicare Part D covered under an enhanced benefit drug list, and (x) a vaccine drug list. | 06-24-2010 |
Paul M. Musumarra, Cary, NC US
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| 20090189977 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPOTLIGHT IDENTIFICATION OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS DURING QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS - A system for identifying audience members and sequencing audience participation, the system includes: a computing device with logic and storage devices electrically connected audience member control panels, audience identification devices, and a moderator or speaker user interface; wherein the audience control panels are configured for individual audience members to make requests; wherein the computing device: receives the audience member requests and position identifiers and places them in a sequential list in the order received; records position identifiers for the audience members in the sequential list; sends the sequential list to the moderator or speaker; retrieves audience member seat coordinates in response to the recorded position identifiers; calculates actuation commands to control the audience identification devices; actuates the audience identification devices to highlight or focus on an audience member; and activates a microphone located in the vicinity of the recognized audience member, while disabling additional audience member microphones. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100121563 | REAL-TIME PERSONAL DEVICE TRANSIT INFORMATION PRESENTMENT - Methods, including service methods, articles of manufacture, systems, articles and programmable devices provide personalized, real-time travel information to a passenger of a transit system. A passenger provides a destination input to a programmable personal digital assistant, which establishes wireless communication with a wireless broadcast system of a transit system and uploads current routing and scheduling information, processing and presenting information to the passenger as a function of destination and passenger preference. The personal digital assistant also selects and wirelessly locates and communicates directly with the identified transport, alerts the passenger of a recommended boarding opportunity, recognizes a boarding by the passenger, confirms that a boarded transport is the recommended transport, and communicates a disembark alert to if the boarded transport is not the recommended transport or upon an arrival at a destination, the alert configured pursuant to the passenger preference. | 05-13-2010 |
Paul M. Petrosino, Schoharie, NY US
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| 20090065466 | CONTAINER TOP AND A METHOD OF PROTECTING A CONTAINER TOP SEPTUM - A container top having an integral cover, for example, an integral dust cover, is provided. The container top includes a cap having a cylindrical skirt with a top, a bottom, a first outside diameter at the top of the skirt, a second outside diameter at the bottom of the skirt, and an inside surface adapted to engage a container; and a ring mounted to the top of the cylindrical skirt, the ring having an opening; and a cover removably mounted to the cap and occluding the opening in the ring. The container top may include a septum positioned in the opening, for example, a septum that can be pierced with a syringe. The container cap may be used in a wide range of industries, for example, the medical, pharmaceutical, the general scientific community, or in any industry where liquid or gaseous samples are handled. | 03-12-2009 |
Paul M. Picciano, Windham, NH US
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| 20100179032 | System and apparatus for storage and use of dumbbells - A method and apparatus to store and facilitate the safe simultaneous use of dumbbells by multiple individuals. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100179033 | System and apparatus for storage and use of free weights - A method to prepare for and conduct an exercise using free weights while minimizing the risk of injury to an individual during the acquisition, use, and return of the free weights. | 07-15-2010 |
Paul M. Pukita, Manitowoc, WI US
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| 20110024378 | DRUM TENSIONING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOAD HOIST WIRE ROPE - A drum tensioning method is provided for operating a crane having a continuously reeved load hoist line, with a first end of the load hoist line connected to a first drum and a second end of the load hoist line connected to a second drum, with the load hoist line reeved through boom sheaves and a hook block. The method includes the steps of applying a hold-back force to the second drum; applying a winding force to the first drum greater than the hold back force on the second drum; and applying the winding and hold back forces while limiting movement of the hook block, thereby spooling the load hoist line from the second drum through the boom sheaves and hook block to the first drum while maintaining tension in the load hoist line such that the load hoist line is wound under more tension on the first drum than it had previously been wound on the second drum. | 02-03-2011 |
Paul M. Radgens, Vicksburg, MI US
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| 20110083272 | PATIENT HANDLING DEVICE - A patient handling device, such as a bed, stretcher, cot, or the like, includes a deck on which a patient may lie and which is surrounded by siderails. Control panels may be mounted on the siderails in a staggered fashion to improve the ease of accessing the control panels. A handle assembly may be included near the top of the Fowler section of the deck which allows a pair of handles to be squeezed independently for manual pivoting of the Fowler section. Squeezing one handle does not increase the force required to subsequently squeeze the other handle. The pivoting of the Fowler section may also be carried out automatically through an electrical actuator. The raising of the deck may be carried out through an electrical pump that pumps hydraulic fluid, and which may be activated near the top end of the stroke of a reciprocating pedal. | 04-14-2011 |
Paul M. Rominski, Morris Plains, NJ US
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| 20100328885 | Rotatable Cooling Module - A rotatable cooling module includes a cooling coil. An input line is coupled to the cooling coil via a coupler that allows the cooling coil to rotate independent of the input line. An output line is coupled to the cooling coil via a second coupler that allows the cooling coil to rotate independent of the output line. A coolant flows through the input line and the first coupler and passes through the cooling coil, which removes heat from an electronic assembly to which the cooling unit is attached. The coolant then flows through the second coupler and through the output line and returns to a heat exchanger, which cools the liquid before recirculating through the cooling unit. The couplers are disposed about a single axis which allows the cooling module to be rotated, and the couplers prevent damage from occurring to any of the elements of the cooling module. | 12-30-2010 |
Paul M. Scopton, Winchester, MA US
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| 20110028895 | Fluid Injectable Single Operator Exchange Catheters and Methods of Use - A single operator exchange biliary catheter having a tubular member extending proximally from the proximal guidewire port. The tubular member defines a guidewire lumen extension adapted to permit the guidewire to be retracted from guidewire lumen and re-inserted therein. By retracting the guidewire from the guidewire lumen and into the guidewire lumen extension, fluid may be readily injected via the guidewire lumen without encountering resistance to fluid flow from the guidewire. The guidewire lumen extension also maintains guidewire lumen access such that the guidewire may be easily re-inserted into the guidewire lumen. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110054447 | LOCKABLE DRAINAGE CATHETER - A drainage catheter includes a shaft having a flexible distal portion to be anchored in a cavity of a patient and a proximal portion attached to a hub. The hub includes a side port with a deformable sealing insert having self-sealing passageways for tensioning members, such as nylon filaments, passing through the catheter shaft and exiting the side port. The tensioning members are pulled proximally to deform and thereby anchor the distal portion of the catheter. Excess filament length is wrapped around a resilient pinch washer and held inside a groove in the pinch washer, with the groove thereafter compressed by a C-clip to secure the excess filament length inside the groove. | 03-03-2011 |
Paul M. Seckendorf, San Diego, CA US
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| 20100273433 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A RADIATED PERFORMANCE OF A WIRELESS DEVICE - Systems, methods, apparatus, processors and computer-readable media include a radiated testing module that executes a predetermined radiated performance test on a wireless device. The test dictates various performance-related parameters to measure and log at each of a plurality of predetermined positions. Further, the wireless device receives synchronization information operable to enable synchronization between the logged measurements and each of the positions. The synchronized log allows the wireless device, or another apparatus, to determine a radiated performance characteristic based on a predetermined analysis protocol. Further, the described embodiments allow for the determination of several radiated performance characteristics in a single test, using a single, unaltered wireless device. | 10-28-2010 |
Paul M. Skarstad, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20090171419 | CAPACITOR REFORMATION METHOD AND DEVICE CONFIGURED TO PERFORM THE CAPACITOR REFORMATION METHOD - A method for reforming one or more capacitors in an implantable medical device includes the steps of determining a capacitor reformation time period using empirical capacitor charging data, configuring the programming module with capacitor reformation instructions that include the capacitor reformation voltage and time period, and in response to the capacitor reformation instructions, charging the capacitors for the capacitor reformation time period. | 07-02-2009 |
Paul M. Skonezny, Baldwinsville, NY US
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| 20090286303 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING (2R,3S)-1,2-EPOXY-3-(PROTECTED) AMINO-4-SUBSTITUTED BUTANE AND INTERMEDIATES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a process for preparing (2R,3S)-1-halo-2-hydroxy-3-(protected)amino-4-substituted butane comprising contacting a mutagenized | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100291642 | Process For Preparing Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV Inhibitors And Intermediates Therefor - A process for production of cyclopropyl-fused pyrrolidine-based inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV is provided which employs a BOC-protected amine of the structure | 11-18-2010 |
Paul M. Slattum, Madison, WI US
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| 20080234222 | Charge Reversal of Polyion Complexes - An ionic polymer is utilized in “recharging” (another layer having a different charge) a condensed polynucleotide complex for purposes of nucleic acid delivery to a cell. The resulting recharged complex can be formed with an appropriate amount of positive or negative charge such that the resulting complex has the desired net charge. | 09-25-2008 |
Paul M. Sterley, Snohomish, WA US
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| 20090249284 | AUTOMATION FOR VIRTUALIZED IT ENVIRONMENTS - A system automatically builds custom virtual appliances and/or other computing environments and their components, where applicable, based on user requirements and may offer a service for hosting, maintaining, monitoring and managing such appliances remotely. These virtual appliances may be delivered over a network, such as the Internet, and can be run at a customer site or at a hosting provider. Some embodiments of the invention can build these appliances using custom applications developed by customers. | 10-01-2009 |
Paul M. Stillwell, Jr., Aloha, OR US
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| 20090089475 | Low latency interface between device driver and network interface card - Methods and apparatus relating to a low latency interface between a device driver and a network interface device are described. In one embodiment, a network interface card (NIC) and a processor may be coupled through a coherent interconnection, e.g., to allow for coherent communication of data between buffers in the NIC and the processor. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090172369 | SAVING AND RESTORING ARCHITECTURAL STATE FOR PROCESSOR CORES - A method and apparatus for saving and restoring architectural states utilizing hardware is herein described. A first portion of an architectural state of a processing element, such as a core, is concurrently saved upon being updated. A remaining portion of the architectural state is saved to memory in response to a save state triggering event, which may include a hardware event or a software event. Once saved, the state is potentially transferred to another processing element, such as a second core. As a result, hardware, software, or combination thereof may transfer architectural states between multiple processing elements, such as threads or cores, of a processor utilizing hardware support. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100077179 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COHERENT DEVICE INITIALIZATION AND ACCESS - A method and apparatus for enabling usage of an accelerator device in a processor socket is herein described. A set of inter-processor messages is utilized to initialize a configuration/memory space of the accelerator device. As an example, a first set of inter-processor interrupts (IPIs) is sent to indicate a base address of a memory space and a second set of IPIs is sent to indicate a size of the memory space. Furthermore, similar methods and apparatus' are herein described for dynamic reconfiguration of an accelerator device in a processor socket. | 03-25-2010 |
Paul M. Sutenbach, Highland Park, IL US
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| 20100132838 | SELECTIVE FUEL NOZZLE INHIBITING SYSTEM - A fuel intake assembly may include a main tube ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110132906 | MIS-FUEL INHIBITOR - A mis-fuel inhibitor in an inlet neck assembly of a vehicle fuel system discriminates between nozzle diameters, allowing entrance of nozzle diameters at or greater than a predetermined minimum diameter while inhibiting entrance of nozzles having diameters less than the predetermined minimum diameter. An actuator responsive to nozzle diameters opens and closes shutters blocking nozzle entrance. | 06-09-2011 |
Paul M. Szlosek, Kennebunk, ME US
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| 20090246864 | Cell culture device and methods for manufacturing and using the cell culture device - A cell culture device, a method for manufacturing the cell culture device using an In Mold Labeling (IML) technique, and a method for using the cell culture device are all described herein. The cell culture device is an In Line Molded frame which has a cell growth film permanently bonded thereto. The cell growth film can be a film coated with, for example, three-dimensional randomly oriented electrospun polyamide nanofibers, a hydrogel formulation, (meth)acrylate monomers or polymers, urethane (meth)acrylate monomers or polymers, or epoxide formulation. | 10-01-2009 |
Paul M. Vassalotti, Cross Plains, WI US
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| 20100272853 | Method of Increasing the Milk and/or Meat Quantity of Silage-Fed Animals - The present invention relates to a method of increasing the milk and/or meat quantity of silage-fed animals comprising the steps: a) treating plants and/or propagules and/or sites where the plants are growing or are to grow with at least one strobilurin compound b) producing silage from the plants treated according to step a) c) feeding the milk and/or meat producing animals with the silage produced according to step b) made from the plants treated according to step a). Furthermore, the present invention relates to silage for feeding animals, produced from plants treated with at least one strobilurin compound prior to producing said silage. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of at least one strobilurin compound to increase the milk quantity of silage-fed milk-producing animals. Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of at least one strobilurin compound to increase the meat quantity of silage-fed meat-producing animals. | 10-28-2010 |
Paul M. Vernon, Jr., Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20110070125 | HIGH EFFICIENCY POLYMERIC STERILANT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a method for sterilizing an article inside a sealed container by placing a polyoxymethylene melt formable co-polymer that has been irradiated between about 1 and 200 kGy and then heated at from about 20° C. to about 90° C. for a selected period of time. | 03-24-2011 |
Paul M. Viigen, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090206209 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING DIFFERENTIAL MOTION TO WING HIGH LIFT DEVICE - Systems and methods for providing differential motion to wing high lift devices are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a wing having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a first deployable lift device with a first spanwise location, and a second deployable lift device with a second spanwise location different than the first. The wing system can further include a drive system having a drive link operatively coupleable to both the first and second deployable lift devices, and a control system operatively coupled to the drive system. The control system can have a first configuration for which the drive link is operatively coupled to the first and second deployable lift devices, and activation of at least a portion of the drive link moves the first and second deployable lift devices together. In a second configuration, the drive link is operatively coupled to at least the first deployable lift device and operatively decoupled from the second deployable lift device, so that actuation of at least a portion of the drive link moves the first deployable lift device relative to the second deployable lift device. | 08-20-2009 |
Paul M. Vijgen, Everett, WA US
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| 20080255713 | Dynamic Adjustment of Wing Surfaces for Variable Camber - The movable surfaces affecting the camber of a wing are dynamically adjusted to optimize wing camber for optimum lift/drag ratios under changing conditions during a given flight phase. In a preferred embodiment, an add-on dynamic adjustment control module provides command signals for optimum positioning of trailing edge movable surfaces, i.e., inboard flaps, outboard flaps, ailerons, and flaperons, which are used in place of the predetermined positions of the standard flight control system. The dynamic adjustment control module utilizes inputs of changing aircraft conditions such as altitude, Mach number, weight, center of gravity, vertical speed and flight phase. The dynamic adjustment control module's commands for repositioning the movable surfaces of the wing are transmitted through the standard flight control system to actuators for moving the flight control surfaces. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20100152926 | DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT OF WING SURFACES FOR VARIABLE CAMBER - The movable surfaces affecting the camber of a wing are dynamically adjusted to optimize wing camber for optimum lift/drag ratios under changing conditions during a given flight phase. In a preferred embodiment, an add-on dynamic adjustment control module provides command signals for optimum positioning of trailing edge movable surfaces, i.e., inboard flaps, outboard flaps, ailerons, and flaperons, which are used in place of the predetermined positions of the standard flight control system. The dynamic adjustment control module utilizes inputs of changing aircraft conditions such as altitude, Mach number, weight, center of gravity (CG), vertical speed and flight phase. The dynamic adjustment control module's commands for repositioning the movable surfaces of the wing are transmitted through the standard flight control system to actuators for moving the flight control surfaces. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100181434 | APPARATUS & METHOD FOR PASSIVE PURGING OF MICRO-PERFORATED AERODYNAMIC SURFACES - A purging system for a laminar flow control system comprises an air scoop and a diffuser fluidly connected thereto. The air scoop is disposable into an external flow of an external atmosphere. The diffuser is configured to fluidly connect the air scoop to a suction cavity of the laminar flow control system wherein the suction cavity may be disposed adjacent a porous skin of an airfoil such as adjacent a leading edge of the airfoil. The laminar flow control system may be configured to suction boundary layer flow passing over the porous skin by drawing a portion of the boundary layer flow through a plurality of pores formed in the porous skin. The diffuser ducts high pressure flow captured by the air scoop to the suction cavity for discharge through the pores to reduce the potential of blockage thereof. | 07-22-2010 |
Paul M. Westelaken, Aiken, SC US
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| 20100216583 | V-RIBBED BELT HAVING AN OUTER SURFACE WITH IMPROVED COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION - A V-ribbed belt for a mechanical power transmission is disclosed. The V-ribbed belt comprises an outer back-side surface, an inner front-side surface, and a load-carrying section disposed between the front-side and back-side surfaces. The front-side surface includes a plurality of laterally spaced longitudinally extending v-ribs. The back-side surface includes a plurality of raised features that, when running on a flat-faced, back-side pulley, form a contact patch of about 20% to about 50% of that of a traditional flat-faced belt running on a flat-faced pulley. The reduced contact patch provides increased contact pressure which in turn provides an improved effective coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley. | 08-26-2010 |
Paul M. Yarmolich, Danville, CA US
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| 20090168901 | Method for combining data signals and video singnals for transmission to video display units - A method capable of combining data signals and video signals for transmission to a video display unit. The method comprises the steps of generating a data signal, transmitting the data signal to an apparatus, receiving the data signal at the apparatus, receiving a video/audio signal at the apparatus, combining the video/audio signal with the data signal to form a single combined signal, and displaying the combined signal on a video display unit. | 07-02-2009 |
Paul M. Zardus, Royal Oak, MI US
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| 20100173123 | Repairing a Friction Stir Welded Assembly - A method of repairing and a repaired friction stir welded assembly is disclosed. The friction stir welded assembly repair may include the steps of: drilling a hole through a discrepant portion of the friction stir welded assembly; sliding a mandrel head and a tubular rivet body of a rivet assembly through the hole; seating a rivet head and an adhesive/sealer washer against one of the first workpiece and the second workpiece, with the adhesive/sealer washer located between portions of the rivet head and body and the friction stir welded assembly; pulling a mandrel to cause the mandrel head to create an upset portion of the rivet body engaging the friction stir welded assembly; and curing the adhesive/sealer washer. | 07-08-2010 |
Paul M. Zelisko, Stoney Creek CA
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| 20100283183 | ENZYME-MEDICATED CROSS-LINKING OF SILICONE POLYMERS - Disclosure herein are methods of preparing cross-linked silicone polymers by contacting a silicone polymer and optionally a cross-linking agent with a hydrolytic enzyme under conditions for the cross-linking of the silicone polymer, wherein the silicone polymer has been modified to comprise functional groups that react with the hydrolytic enzyme. | 11-11-2010 |