Pfeiffer, US
Anton D. Pfeiffer, Ambridge, PA US
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20090160663 | Electrical ground protection device, circuit tester and method of circuit condition detection - An apparatus and method for protecting against electrocution hazards that arise when an appliance is electrically connected to a miswired single-phase AC electrical source which includes an energized ground lead are described. The apparatus includes one or more sensors that detect electrical energy in the ground lead combined with a miswiring condition in the hot and common leads. A tester embodiment is also illustrated. The method includes the steps of detecting if the putative ground of the electrical source is energized and whether the hot and common leads are reversed. | 06-25-2009 |
20100139696 | DRAIN CLEANING APPARATUS WITH RESTRICTED REVERSE FUNCTION - A rotatable, portable drum auger drain cleaning device includes a rotational control which is biased towards the off position. The rotational control device is utilized in conjunction with a motor and the drum to direct drum rotation. The rotational control is typically biased in the off position making it the default position. The rotational control must therefore be manually moved to either a forward or reverse position. When in the forward position, the rotational control can be locked, and when in the reverse position, the switch must be manually held in position or the switch will return to the off position. | 06-10-2010 |
Bruce Pfeiffer, Livonia, MI US
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20150061319 | VEHICLE CARGO BED ACCESSORY - A vehicle cargo bed accessory includes a vehicle cargo area with a bed floor, an accessory attachment track attached to the bed floor, a tailgate and a tailgate gap cover. The tailgate has a first end pivotally attached to a rear of the vehicle cargo area for pivoting movement between a closed position covering the tailgate opening and an open position exposing the tailgate opening. A gap is defined between a rear end of the bed floor and the first end of the tailgate. The tailgate gap cover is coupled to the accessory attachment track proximate the rear end and is movable to pivot between a horizontal orientation with the tailgate in the open position and an upright orientation with the tailgate in the closed position. The tailgate gap cover covers the gap. | 03-05-2015 |
Carl Pfeiffer, Milford, MI US
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20120007791 | Antenna Fabrication with Three-Dimensional Contoured Substrates - Disclosed herein is a method of fabricating an antenna in which a flexible stamp is formed from a first wafer, the first wafer transferring a pattern to the flexible stamp, in which an antenna substrate is shaped into a three-dimensional contour with a second mold, in which the flexible stamp is positioned in the second mold to deform the flexible stamp into the three-dimensional contour, and in which a metallic layer on the flexible stamp is cold welded to create a set of antenna traces on the antenna substrate in accordance with the pattern. The antenna traces may then be electroplated. | 01-12-2012 |
20140266975 | Antenna Fabrication with Three-Dimensional Contoured Substrates - An antenna includes a dielectric substrate having a three-dimensional contour, and a set of antenna traces on the dielectric substrate. Each antenna trace spirals around the three-dimensional contour in a helical pattern. Each antenna trace includes a plated metallic layer. | 09-18-2014 |
Carla C. Pfeiffer, Anoka, MN US
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20090248127 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL ELECTRICAL LEAD BODIES PROVIDING IMPROVED ELECTRODE CONTACT - A distal section of an implantable medical electrical lead body includes a pair of pre-formed arcuate segments between which an approximately straight segment extends. The approximately straight segment includes a first portion extending distally from a first of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments, a second portion extending from the first portion, a third portion extending from the second to a second of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments. An electrode is coupled to the second portion of the approximately straight segment, and the adjacent first portion has a stiffness which is less than that of the first of the pair pre-formed arcuate segments and preferably less than the stiffness of the third portion, so that, when the distal section of the lead body is implanted, for example, within a cardiac vein, the lead buckles to bring the electrode into closer contact with surrounding tissue. | 10-01-2009 |
Carl M. Pfeiffer, Austin, TX US
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20080222789 | Back Stress Reducing Kneeling Device - A bath aid is provided for supporting a person kneeling at a bathtub. The bath aid comprises a lower pad, a middle pad, and an upper pad which includes a tub attachment mechanism fixed to a bottom surface thereof. A first hinge mechanism pivotally connects a front edge of the lower pad to a lower edge of the middle pad, while a second hinge mechanism pivotally connects an upper edge of the middle pad to a lower edge of the upper pad. The bottom surface of the lower pad rests on a floor surface, while the bottom surface of the upper pad may be fixed to the bathtub by the tub attachment mechanism when in an open position. | 09-18-2008 |
Carl Mchattie Pfeiffer, Austin, TX US
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20080245830 | Counter balancing car seat carry strap with dual lock mechanisms - A carrying device for supporting a load, such as an infant car seat, on a person is disclosed. The device comprises a primary strap that has a first end and a second end. Each end terminates in one of two cooperating parts of a primary locking mechanism. A secondary strap has a first end and a second end. The first end of the secondary strap is fixed proximate the first end of the primary strap. A secondary, redundant locking mechanism has two cooperating parts. One part being fixed to the second end of the secondary strap and the other part being fixed proximate the second end of the primary strap. | 10-09-2008 |
Charlene Pfeiffer, Palm Bay, FL US
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20140008246 | LOCK BOX FOR PACKAGE DELIVERY - A lock box secured to a landing or porch in front of a residential home. The lock box may be used for delivering and picking up packages. A user may place a package for delivery in the lock box and then lock it. A delivery person may then unlock the lock box and retrieve the package. Alternatively, the delivery person may place the package within the lock box and lock it. Then the user that lives at the residential home may unlock the box to retrieve their package. | 01-09-2014 |
Christopher B. Pfeiffer, Marietta, OH US
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20140190416 | DAIRY MILKING DEVICES AND METHODS - A milking liner includes an integrated short air tube and short milk tube. In one configuration, the pulsation air is delivered through the bead of the milking liner directly inside the shell through a plurality of outlets. The disclosure also provides alignment features that assist the person assembling a milking liner and shell. The features limit rotation between the liner and the shell. The liner includes a short air tube that extends beyond a short milk tube with each having a sealing bead. The sealing beads are offset from each other. | 07-10-2014 |
20160081294 | DAIRY MILKING LINER - A milking liner includes an integrated short air tube and short milk tube. In one configuration, the pulsation air is delivered through the bead of the milking liner directly inside the shell through a plurality of outlets. The disclosure also provides alignment features that assist the person assembling a milking liner and shell. The features limit rotation between the liner and the shell. The liner includes a short air tube that extends beyond a short milk tube with each having a sealing bead. The sealing beads are offset from each other. | 03-24-2016 |
David J. Pfeiffer, Apex, NC US
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20140250255 | KEY INJECTION TOOL - A method can include injecting key information from memory of a memory device into non-volatile memory of a hardware device via a data port of the hardware device; receiving via the data port identification information from the hardware device that identifies the hardware device; and associating the key information and the identification information in the memory of the memory device. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 09-04-2014 |
Dirk Pfeiffer, Dobbs Perry, NY US
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20100230385 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TONE INVERTING OF RESIDUAL LAYER TOLERANT IMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - A method (and apparatus) of imprint lithography, includes imprinting, via a patterned mask, a pattern into a resist layer on a substrate, and overlaying a cladding layer over the imprinted resist layer. A portion of the cladding layer is used as a hard mask for a subsequent processing. | 09-16-2010 |
Dirk Pfeiffer, Armonk, NY US
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20110294068 | Self-Segregating Multilayer Imaging Stack With Built-In Antireflective Properties - A coating process comprises forming a patterned material layer on a substrate using a self-segregating polymeric composition comprising a polymeric photoresistive material and an antireflective coating material contained in a single solution. When depositing this solution on a substrate and removing the solvent, the two materials self-segregate into two layers. This produces a coated substrate having a uniaxial bilayer coating oriented in a direction orthogonal to the substrate with a top photoresistive coating layer and a bottom antireflective coating layer. Pattern-wise exposing the coated substrate to imaging radiation and contacting the coated substrate with a developer, produces the patterned material layer. Any optional top coat material and a portion of the photoresist layer can be simultaneously removed from the coated substrate to form a patterned photoresist layer on the substrate. | 12-01-2011 |
20110300483 | Self-Segregating Multilayer Imaging Stack With Built-In Antireflective Properties - A coating process comprises forming a patterned material layer on a substrate using a self-segregating polymeric composition comprising a polymeric photoresistive material and an antireflective coating material contained in a single solution. When depositing this solution on a substrate and removing the solvent, the two materials self-segregate into two layers. This produces a coated substrate having a uniaxial bilayer coating oriented in a direction orthogonal to the substrate with a top photoresistive coating layer and a bottom antireflective coating layer. Pattern-wise exposing the coated substrate to imaging radiation and contacting the coated substrate with a developer, produces the patterned material layer. Any optional top coat material and a portion of the photoresist layer can be simultaneously removed from the coated substrate to form a patterned photoresist layer on the substrate. | 12-08-2011 |
Dirk Pfeiffer, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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20110207047 | Antireflective Hardmask Composition and a Method of Preparing a Patterned Material Using Same - An antireflective hardmask composition layer including a polymer having Si—O and non-silicon inorganic units in its backbone. The polymer includes chromophore and transparent moieties and a crosslinking component. The antireflective hardmask composition layer is employed in a method of forming a patterned material on a substrate. | 08-25-2011 |
Dirk Pfeiffer, Croton On Hudosn, NY US
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20140140502 | RELIABLE PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTION FOR DEVICE AUTHENTICATION - A device having a physical unclonable function includes an integrated circuit and a phase change memory embedded in the integrated circuit and including a plurality of cells, where the phase change memory is set in a manner that creates a phase variation over the plurality of cells, and where the phase variation comprises the physical unclonable function. In another embodiment, a device having a physical unclonable function includes a phase change memory embedded in the device and comprising a plurality of cells, where the phase change memory is set in a manner that creates a phase variation over the plurality of cells, and where the phase variation comprises the physical unclonable function, and a measurement circuit for extracting the physical unclonable function from the phase change memory. | 05-22-2014 |
Dirk Pfeiffer, Croton-On-Hudson, NY US
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20110026806 | Detecting Chip Alterations with Light Emission - An emission map of a circuit to be tested for alterations is obtained by measuring the physical circuit to be tested. An emission map of a reference circuit is obtained by measuring a physical reference circuit or by simulating the emissions expected from the reference circuit. The emission map of the circuit to be tested is compared with the emission map of the reference circuit, to determine presence of alterations in the circuit to be tested, as compared to the reference circuit. | 02-03-2011 |
20130009323 | INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING - An interconnect structure is provided which comprises a semiconductor substrate; a patterned and cured photoresist wherein the photoresist contains a low k dielectric substitutent and contains a fortification layer on its top and sidewall surfaces forming vias or trenches; and a conductive fill material in the vias or trenches. Also provided is a method for fabricating an interconnect structure which comprises depositing a photoresist onto a semiconductor substrate, wherein the photoresist contains a low k dielectric constituent; imagewise exposing the photoresist to actinic radiation; then forming a pattern of vias or trenches in the photoresist; surface fortifying the pattern of vias or trenches proving a fortification layer on the top and sidewalls of the vias or trenches; curing the pattern of vias or trenches thereby converting the photoresist into a dielectric; and filling the vias and trenches with a conductive fill material. | 01-10-2013 |
20130062732 | INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES WITH FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATION - An electronic device includes an interlevel dielectric layer formed over a substrate and has a first set of openings and a second set of openings formed through the interlevel dielectric layer. The substrate includes conductive areas. A conductive contact structure is formed in the first set of openings in the interlevel dielectric layer to make electrical contact with the conductive areas of the substrate. A functional component is formed in the second set of openings in the interlevel dielectric layer and occupies a same level as the conductive contact structure. | 03-14-2013 |
20130198873 | CHIP AUTHENTICATION USING SCAN CHAINS - Methods and systems for generating a circuit identification number include determining a propagation time delay across a scan chain of known length; comparing the propagation time delay to a threshold associated with the scan chain length; storing an identifier bit based on the result of the comparison; repeating the steps of determining, comparing, and storing until a number of stored identifier bits reaches a threshold number; and outputting the stored identifier bits. | 08-01-2013 |
20130207080 | BILAYER GATE DIELECTRIC WITH LOW EQUIVALENT OXIDE THICKNESS FOR GRAPHENE DEVICES - A silicon nitride layer is provided on an uppermost surface of a graphene layer and then a hafnium dioxide layer is provided on an uppermost surface of the silicon nitride layer. The silicon nitride layer acts as a wetting agent for the hafnium dioxide layer and thus prevents the formation of discontinuous columns of hafnium dioxide atop the graphene layer. The silicon nitride layer and the hafnium dioxide layer, which collectively form a low EOT bilayer gate dielectric, exhibit continuous morphology atop the graphene layer. | 08-15-2013 |
20130299988 | GRAPHENE CAP FOR COPPER INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES - Interconnect structures including a graphene cap located on exposed surfaces of a copper structure are provided. In some embodiments, the graphene cap is located only atop the uppermost surface of the copper structure, while in other embodiments the graphene cap is located along vertical sidewalls and atop the uppermost surface of the copper structure. The copper structure is located within a dielectric material. | 11-14-2013 |
20130302978 | METHOD OF FORMING A GRAPHENE CAP FOR COPPER INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES - Interconnect structures including a graphene cap located on exposed surfaces of a copper structure are provided. In some embodiments, the graphene cap is located only atop the uppermost surface of the copper structure, while in other embodiments the graphene cap is located along vertical sidewalls and atop the uppermost surface of the copper structure. The copper structure is located within a dielectric material. | 11-14-2013 |
20130345997 | INTEGRATED TIME DEPENDENT DIELECTRIC BREAKDOWN RELIABILITY TESTING - Methods for reliability testing include applying a stress voltage to a device under test (DUT); measuring a leakage current across the DUT; triggering measurement of optical emissions from the DUT based on the timing of the measurement of the leakage current; and correlating measurements of the leakage current with measurements of the optical emissions to determine a time and location of a defect occurrence within the DUT by locating instances of increased noise in the leakage current that correspond in time with instances of increased optical emissions. | 12-26-2013 |
20140042442 | RELIABLE PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTION FOR DEVICE AUTHENTICATION - The present disclosure relates to a secure device having a physical unclonable function and methods of manufacturing such a secure device. The device includes a substrate and at least one high-k/metal gate device formed on the substrate. The at least one high-k/metal gate device represents the physical unclonable function. In some cases, the at least one high-k/metal gate device may be subjected a variability enhancement. In some cases, the secure device may include a measurement circuit for measuring a property of the at least one high-k/metal gate device. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042627 | ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE CONTAINING A VIA ARRAY AS A PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTION - A secure electronic structure is provided including a via array as a physical unclonable function (PUF). Specifically, the secure electronic structure includes an array of electrical contact vias located between a lower level of a first regularly spaced array of conductors and an upper level of a second regularly spaced array of conductors. Each electrical contact via of the via array is individually addressed through the first regularly spaced array of conductors in the lower level and the second regularly spaced array of conductors in the upper level and has a resistance value. Each resistance value of each electrical contact via forms a distribution of resistance values, wherein the distribution of resistance values is random. This random distribution of the resistance values of the array of electrical contact vias can be used as a physical unclonable function in the electronic structure of the present disclosure. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042628 | STRUCTURE WITH SUB-LITHOGRAPHIC RANDOM CONDUCTORS AS A PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTION - A secure electronic structure including a plurality of sub-lithographic conductor features having non-repeating random shapes as a physical unclonable function (PUF) and an integrated circuit including the same are provided. Some of the conductor features of the plurality of conductor features form ohmic electrical contact to a fraction of regularly spaced array of conductors that are located above or beneath the plurality of conductor features having the non-repeating shapes, while other conductor features of the plurality of conductor features do not form ohmic electrical contact with any of the regularly spaced array of conductors. Thus, a unique signature of electrical continuity is provided which can be used as a PUF within an integrated circuit. | 02-13-2014 |
20140103286 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TAMPER DETECTION AND RESPONSE - The present disclosure relates to integrated circuits having tamper detection and response devices and methods for manufacturing such integrated circuits. One integrated circuit having a tamper detection and response device includes at least one photovoltaic cell and at least one memory cell coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell. When the at least one photovoltaic cell is exposed to radiation, the at least one photovoltaic cell generates a current that causes an alteration to a memory state of the at least one memory cell. Another integrated circuit having a tamper detection and response device includes at least one photovoltaic cell and a reactive material coupled to the at least one photovoltaic cell, wherein a current from the at least one photovoltaic cell triggers an exothermic reaction in the reactive material. | 04-17-2014 |
20140103485 | ANTIFUSE DEVICE FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - The present disclosure relates to an antifuse for preventing a flow of electrical current in an integrated circuit. One such antifuse includes a reactive material and a silicon region thermally coupled to the reactive material, where an electrical current to the reactive material causes the reactive material to release heat which transitions the silicon region from a high resistance state to a low resistance state. Another such antifuse includes a reactive material, at least one metal and a silicon region adjacent to the at least one metal and thermally coupled to the reactive material, where an electrical current to the reactive material causes the reactive material to release heat which transitions the silicon region from a high resistance state to a low resistance state. | 04-17-2014 |
20140103957 | REACTIVE MATERIAL FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TAMPER DETECTION AND RESPONSE - The present disclosure relates to integrated circuits having tamper detection and response devices and methods for manufacturing such integrated circuits. One integrated circuit having a tamper detection and response device includes at least one reactive material and at least one memory cell coupled to the at least one reactive material. An exothermic reaction in the at least one reactive material causes an alteration to a memory state of the at least one memory cell. Another integrated circuit having a tamper detection and response device includes a substrate, at least one gate on the substrate, and a reactive material between a first well and a second well of the at least one gate. A reaction in the reactive material causes a short in the gate. | 04-17-2014 |
20140127896 | METHOD OF FORMING A GRAPHENE CAP FOR COPPER INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES - Interconnect structures including a graphene cap located on exposed surfaces of a copper structure are provided. In some embodiments, the graphene cap is located only atop the uppermost surface of the copper structure, while in other embodiments the graphene cap is located along vertical sidewalls and atop the uppermost surface of the copper structure. The copper structure is located within a dielectric material. | 05-08-2014 |
20140140513 | RELIABLE PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTION FOR DEVICE AUTHENTICATION - A method of manufacturing a secure device having a physical unclonable function includes embedding a phase change memory in the secure device, where the phase change memory includes a plurality of cells, and setting the phase change memory in a manner that results in a phase variation over the plurality of cells, wherein the phase variation is the physical unclonable function. A method for retrieving a cryptographic key from an integrated circuit, wherein the cryptographic key is stored in the integrated circuit, includes measuring a property of a phase change memory embedded in the integrated circuit, wherein the phase change memory includes a plurality of cells and the property is a function of a phase variation over the plurality of cells, deriving a signature from the property, and deriving the cryptographic key from the signature. | 05-22-2014 |
20140159040 | AUTHENTICATION USING GRAPHENE BASED DEVICES AS PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTIONS - The present disclosure relates to secure devices having a physical unclonable function and methods of manufacturing such secure devices. One device includes at least one graphene layer representing a physical unclonable function and a measurement circuit for measuring at least one property of the at least one graphene layer. Another device includes at least a first graphene layer and a second graphene layer representing a physical unclonable function, where one of the graphene layers has been subjected to a variability enhancement such that a measurable property is different for each of the layers. A method includes providing a substrate for a secure device and providing at least one graphene layer on the substrate, the at least one graphene layer representing a physical unclonable function. The providing of the at least one graphene layer includes applying at least one variability enhancement to the at least one graphene layer. | 06-12-2014 |
20140162464 | AUTHENTICATION USING GRAPHENE BASED DEVICES AS PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTIONS - A method of manufacturing a secure device having a physical unclonable function includes providing a first graphene layer, providing a second graphene layer and applying a variability enhancement to at least one of the first graphene layer and the second graphene layer such that a measurable property is different for each of the first graphene layer and the second graphene layer. The physical unclonable function is represented by at least the first and second graphene layers. In still another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a secure device having a physical unclonable function includes providing an integrated circuit comprising at least one graphene layer and including a measurement circuit in the integrated circuit that is configured to measure at least one property of the at least one graphene layer for authenticating the secure device. The at least one graphene layer represents the physical unclonable function. | 06-12-2014 |
20140207396 | INTEGRATED TIME DEPENDENT DIELECTRIC BREAKDOWN RELIABILITY TESTING - Systems for reliability testing include a picometer configured to measure a leakage current across a device under test (DUT); a camera configured to measure optical emissions from the DUT based on a timing of the measurement of the leakage current; and a test system configured to apply a stress voltage to the DUT and to correlate the leakage current with the optical emissions using a processor to determine a time and location of a defect occurrence within the DUT by locating instances of increased noise in the leakage current that correspond in time with instances of increased optical emissions. | 07-24-2014 |
20140291282 | WAFER SCALE EPITAXIAL GRAPHENE TRANSFER - A method for transfer of a two-dimensional material includes forming a spreading layer of a two-dimensional material on a substrate, the spreading layer having a monolayer. A stressor layer is formed on the spreading layer, and the stressor layer is configured to apply stress to a closest monolayer of the spreading layer. The closest monolayer is exfoliated by mechanically splitting the spreading layer wherein the closest monolayer remains on the stressor layer. | 10-02-2014 |
20140327468 | PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTION GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT - Methods, systems and devices related to authentication of chips using physical physical unclonable functions (PUFs) are disclosed. In preferred systems, differentials of PUFs are employed to minimize sensitivity to temperature variations as well as other factors that affect the reliability of PUF states. In particular, a PUF system can include PUF elements arranged in series and in parallel with respect to each other to facilitate the measurement of the differentials and generation of a resulting bit sequence for purposes of authenticating the chip. Other embodiments are directed to determining and filtering reliable and unreliable states that can be employed to authenticate a chip. | 11-06-2014 |
20140327469 | PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTION GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT - Methods, systems and devices related to authentication of chips using physical physical unclonable functions (PUFs) are disclosed. In accordance one such method, a test voltage is applied to a PUF system including a first subset of PUF elements that are arranged in series and a second subset of PUF elements that are arranged in series, where the first subset of PUF elements is arranged in parallel with respect to the second subset of PUF elements. In addition, the PUF system is measured to obtain at least one differential of states between the first subset of PUF elements and the second subset of PUF elements. Further, the method includes outputting an authentication sequence for the circuit that is based on the one or more differentials of states. | 11-06-2014 |
20140374702 | CARBON NANOSTRUCTURE DEVICE FABRICATION UTILIZING PROTECT LAYERS - Hall effect devices and field effect transistors are formed incorporating a carbon-based nanostructure layer such as carbon nanotubes and/or graphene with a sacrificial metal layer formed there over to protect the carbon-based nanostructure layer during processing. | 12-25-2014 |
20150219718 | CHIP AUTHENTICATION USING SCAN CHAINS - Methods and systems for generating a circuit identification number include determining a propagation time delay across a scan chain of known length; comparing the propagation time delay to a threshold associated with the scan chain length; storing an identifier bit based on the result of the comparison; repeating the steps of determining, comparing, and storing until a number of stored identifier bits reaches a threshold number; and outputting the stored identifier bits. | 08-06-2015 |
20150236693 | PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTION GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT - Methods, systems and devices related to authentication of chips using physical unclonable functions (PUFs) are disclosed. In preferred systems, differentials of PUFs are employed to minimize sensitivity to temperature variations as well as other factors that affect the reliability of PUF states. In particular, a PUF system can include PUF elements arranged in series and in parallel with respect to each other to facilitate the measurement of the differentials and generation of a resulting bit sequence for purposes of authenticating the chip. Other embodiments are directed to determining and filtering reliable and unreliable states that can be employed to authenticate a chip. | 08-20-2015 |
20150255337 | INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES WITH FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATION - An electronic device includes an interlevel dielectric layer formed over a substrate and has a first set of openings and a second set of openings formed through the interlevel dielectric layer. The substrate includes conductive areas. A conductive contact structure is formed in the first set of openings in the interlevel dielectric layer to make electrical contact with the conductive areas of the substrate. A functional component is formed in the second set of openings in the interlevel dielectric layer and occupies a same level as the conductive contact structure. | 09-10-2015 |
20150270219 | INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING ON-CHIP INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES BY IMAGE REVERSAL - An interconnect structure includes a patterned and cured dielectric layer located directly on a surface of a patterned permanent antireflective coating. The patterned and cured dielectric layer and the permanent antireflective coating form shaped openings. The shaped openings include an inverse profile which narrows towards a top of the shaped openings. A conductive structure fills the shaped openings wherein the patterned and cured dielectric layer and the permanent antireflective coating each have a conductively filled region. | 09-24-2015 |
20150336800 | WAFER SCALE EPITAXIAL GRAPHENE TRANSFER - A method for transfer of a two-dimensional material includes forming a spreading layer of a two-dimensional material on a substrate, the spreading layer having a monolayer. A stressor layer is formed on the spreading layer, and the stressor layer is configured to apply stress to a closest monolayer of the spreading layer. The closest monolayer is exfoliated by mechanically splitting the spreading layer wherein the closest monolayer remains on the stressor layer. | 11-26-2015 |
Dirk Pfeiffer, Hudson, NY US
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20140026191 | SECURITY MODEL FOR A MEMORY OF A NETWORK INFORMATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for providing information services are disclosed. A method includes passing an instance an object, invoked by a user, to a memory device at a hardware layer of a network information system, the object being hosted for a tenant of a network information service. The method further includes determining by a processing unit of the memory device that storage of the object is not authorized by the tenant based on a security map provided by the tenant and accessible by the processing unit within the hardware layer. The method further includes preventing storage of the instance in the memory device based on the result of the determining. | 01-23-2014 |
Dirk Pfeiffer, Corton On Hudson, NY US
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20120261828 | INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING ON-CHIP INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES BY IMAGE REVERSAL - An interconnect structure includes a patterned and cured dielectric layer located directly on a surface of a patterned permanent antireflective coating. The patterned and cured dielectric layer and the permanent antireflective coating form shaped openings. The shaped openings include an inverse profile which narrows towards a top of the shaped openings. A conductive structure fills the shaped openings wherein the patterned and cured dielectric layer and the permanent antireflective coating each have a conductively filled region. | 10-18-2012 |
Dohn W. Pfeiffer, Bettendorf, IA US
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20150199360 | OPERATOR PERFORMANCE RECOMMENDATION GENERATION - A set of data is received. The data is indicative of sensed parameters on a mobile machine. The data is evaluated against a set of actionable conditions to determine the degree of fulfillment of each condition. A recommendation for changing the operation of the mobile machine is identified based on the degree of fulfillment. An output is generated based on the recommendation. | 07-16-2015 |
20150199630 | OPERATOR PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS - Performance information indicative of operator performance of a mobile machine is received. A performance opportunity space is identified, indicative of possible performance improvement. Savings identified in the performance opportunity space are quantified. | 07-16-2015 |
20150199637 | OPERATOR PERFORMANCE REPORT GENERATION - A set of data indicative of sensed parameters on an agricultural machine is evaluated against a reference data set to obtain an evaluation value indicative of how the set of data compares to the reference data. A performance score is generated based on the evaluation value and indicates a performance of a given operator in operating the agricultural machine. An operator performance report is generated based on the performance score. | 07-16-2015 |
20150199775 | AGRONOMIC VARIATION AND TEAM PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS - Performance information indicative of operator performance of a mobile machine is received. A performance opportunity space is identified, indicative of possible performance improvement. Savings identified in the performance opportunity space are quantified. | 07-16-2015 |
20160025531 | PARTICULATE MATTER IMPACT SENSOR - A particulate matter impact sensor ( | 01-28-2016 |
20160078391 | AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION SENSING AND RETRIEVAL - Performance information indicative of operator performance of a mobile machine is detected. Context criteria are identified based on a sensed context of the mobile machine. As set of performance data is parsed to identify reference data, based on the context criteria. A performance opportunity space is identified, by comparing the detected performance information to the reference data. A user interface component is controlled to surface the performance opportunity space for interaction. | 03-17-2016 |
Ed Michael Pfeiffer, Portland, OR US
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20160089712 | VERSATILE DYNAMIC STAMPING/RESTRIKING TOOL - A stamping tool and a method for deforming a part with the stamping tool are disclosed. The stamping tool may include an array of striking members (e.g., pins), each striking member capable of being actuated independently with respect to the other striking members. In some embodiments, the stamping tool is part of a system having a vision system and a computing device. The vision system is capable of scanning the part to determine a location or location in which the array of striking members will engage the part. The deforming operation can include a rework operation subsequent to another process, or alternatively, the deforming operation can include deforming the part such that the part includes a three-dimensional shape. Also, the part can be a two-dimensional or three-dimensional part made from metal (e.g., aluminum, steel) or plastic. | 03-31-2016 |
Ferris M. Pfeiffer, Boonville, MO US
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20140180414 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR GRAFTING TISSUE - Systems, apparatus, and methods may be adapted for grafting tissue at a tissue site that may include an elongate housing and a plurality of elongate cutting members. The plurality of elongate cutting members may define a cutting surface at a distal end of the elongate housing. The cutting surface may be adapted to contract from a first diameter to a second diameter that is less than the first diameter. The contraction of the cutting surface from the first diameter to the second diameter may define a tapered profile between the first diameter and the second diameter suitable for obtaining a tapered graft. | 06-26-2014 |
Ferris M. Pfeiffer, Columbia, MO US
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20160074151 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALIGNMENT AND SITE PREPARATION OF ROTATOR CUFF GRAFTS - A graft-positioning system that includes a body further comprising a shaft, a handle engaged to the first end of the shaft, a guide rest engaged to the second end of the shaft and a flange engaged to the guide. In addition, the shaft also includes a plurality of pin channels that extend from the first end to the second end of the shaft. The graft-positioning system may also include plurality of guide pins that are configured and arranged to be received within the plurality of pin channels. Additional embodiments provide an arthroscopic cutter that includes a tubular body and a drive shaft attached to a cutting head at one end and situated within a lumen defined within the tubular body. The tubular body further includes a guide rest engaged to the distal end of the tubular body and a flange engaged to the guide rest. | 03-17-2016 |
Ferris Michael Pfeiffer, Boonville, MO US
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20120059481 | Spinal Fusion Cage, Method of Design, and Method of Use - A fusion cage of the present invention includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and an insert portion adapted to be received therebetween, wherein the geometry of the fusion cage corresponds substantially to the geometry of a void into which the fusion cage is to be inserted. Also described is a novel tool for insertion of a fusion cage and a novel method for designing a fusion cage or other surgical implant for filling a void identified within a patient. | 03-08-2012 |
Galen L. Pfeiffer, Roca, NE US
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20150185136 | System for viewing samples that are undergoing ellipsometric investigation in real time - In the context of an ellipsometer or the like, positioning a camera other than directly above a sample being investigated by an electromagnetic beam, while said camera provides an optical view of a surface of said sample which is in focus over the entire viewed extent of the sample, and wherein a contrast improving system involving two beams provided by a beam splitting system is utilized. | 07-02-2015 |
20150355029 | Reflective focusing optics - A reflective optics system that preferably requires the presence of both convex and a concave mirrors that have beam reflecting surfaces, the application of which achieves focusing of a beam of electromagnetic radiation onto a sample, (which can be along a locus differing from that of an input beam), with minimized effects on a polarization state of an input beam state of polarization based on adjusted angles of incidence and reflections from the various mirrors involved. | 12-10-2015 |
Galen L. Pfeiffer, Lincoln, NE US
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20090027679 | Small volume cell - A small internal volume cell having fluid entry, and exit ports wherein bubble traps are present in a bifurcated fluid pathway continuous with the fluid exit port. There further being present input and output apertures, for entering and exiting electromagnetic radiation, positioned to allow causing a beam of electromagnetic radiation to impinge on a sample substrate at a location thereon at which, during use, fluid contacts; as well as methodology of its use. | 01-29-2009 |
20090103093 | Fast sample height, AOI and POI alignment in mapping ellipsometer or the like - A sample investigation system (ES) in functional combination with an alignment system (AS), and methodology of enabling very fast, (eg. seconds), sample height, angle-of-incidence and plane-of-incidence adjustments, with application in mapping ellipsometer or the like systems. | 04-23-2009 |
20090231700 | System and method for controlling intensity of a beam of electromagnetic radiation in ellipsometers and polarimeters - An ellipsometer or polarimeter system and method for controlling intensity of an electromagnetic beam over a spectrum of wavelengths by applying control (P | 09-17-2009 |
20110109906 | Fast sample height, AOI and POI alignment in mapping ellipsometer or the like - A sample investigation system (ES) in functional combination with an alignment system (AS), and methodology of enabling calibration and very fast, (eg. seconds), sample height, angle-of-incidence and plane-of-incidence adjustments, with application in mapping ellipsometer or the like systems. | 05-12-2011 |
Gaylon Mitchell Pfeiffer, Boston, MA US
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20150226179 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPLACING A SINGLE WIND TURBINE BLADE - A method of replacing a wind turbine blade includes connecting a plurality of first hoisting devices between a wind turbine support hub and the wind turbine blade, suspending the wind turbine blade from the wind turbine support hub through the plurality of first hoisting devices, connecting a plurality of second hoisting devices between the wind turbine support hub and the wind turbine blade, supporting the wind turbine support blade with the plurality of second hoisting devices, disconnecting the plurality of first hoisting devices from the wind turbine blade, and lowering the wind turbine blade to the ground. | 08-13-2015 |
Gaylon Mitchell Pfeiffer, Tampa, FL US
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20150232307 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING AND/OR INSTALLING WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADES - A method for removing a rotor blade from a wind turbine may generally include installing a blade sock around an outer perimeter of the rotor blade, coupling a support cable to the blade root, lowering the rotor blade relative to the hub using the support cable, coupling at least one pulley cable between the rotor blade and a winch using at least one pulley, moving the pulley cable relative to the pulley to lower the rotor blade relative to the hub, applying a force through the blade sock as the pulley cable is moved relative to the pulley in order to control an orientation of the rotor blade and further lowering the rotor blade to a location on or adjacent to the support surface. | 08-20-2015 |
20150300175 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SERVICING WIND TURBINE ROTOR - A method for enabling servicing of a wind turbine rotor includes coupling a support cable to the blade root, the support cable extends from the blade root to a hub of the wind turbine. A lowering step lowers a rotor blade relative to the hub using the support cable so the rotor blade is spaced apart from the hub by an initial vertical distance. An installing step installs a rotor blade sling on the rotor, the rotor blade sling supports the rotor blade. Other steps are used for coupling the rotor blade to the rotor blade sling, lowering the rotor blade such that the rotor blade is spaced apart from the hub by a distance greater than the initial vertical distance, de-coupling the support cable from the blade root, and interposing a rotor servicing fixture between the rotor blade and hub. The rotor servicing fixture is configured to transport a rotor part. | 10-22-2015 |
20160069321 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING AND/OR INSTALLING A ROTOR BLADE OF A WIND TURBINE - The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for lifting and/or removing a rotor blade to and from a wind turbine. In one embodiment, the system includes an up-tower pulley mounted on an up-tower location of the wind turbine, first and second ground winches, a pulley cable from the first ground winch over the up-tower pulley and attached to the rotor blade, a guide line attached between an up-tower location of the wind turbine and the second ground winch, a guide pulley mounted on the guide line, and a guide cable from the guide line over the guide pulley to the rotor blade. Thus, the guide pulley is configured to move along the guide line during lifting and removing of the rotor blade so that the guide cable can control an orientation of the rotor blade relative to the tower during lifting and removing of the rotor blade. | 03-10-2016 |
George J Pfeiffer, Asheville, NC US
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20150264910 | LIVE BAIT ATTRACTANT AND METHOD - A composition and method are provided for coloring and odorizing live bait such as minnows and the like which include dispersing a biological stain, an alkaline agent, a salt, and a scent attractant including anise, methionine, and soybean oil, in a preferably aqueous carrier medium. The bait is immersed in the solution for a period of time dependent on the degree and length of time of desired color and scent. The active ingredients preferably comprise no more than about 0.15% by weight of the total solution. Also disclosed is a pressed tablet, preferably an effervescing tablet, which disperses the active ingredients upon immersion in the carrier medium. | 09-24-2015 |
Gregory C. Pfeiffer, Bloomington, MN US
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20110188383 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONICALLY IDENTIFYING CONNECTIONS OF A CROSS-CONNECT SYSTEM - One embodiment is directed to a cross-connect system. The cross-connect system comprises a plurality of termination points configured to establish a plurality of physical information connections and a plurality of physical scanning connections. Each information connection is associated with a respective scanning connection. Each scanning connection is separate from the respective information connection associated with that scanning connection. The system is configured to selectively transmit a respective scanning signal from each termination point over a respective one of the scanning connections. The system is configured to selectively receive a respective scanning signal at each termination point from a respective one of the scanning connections. Connection information is derived from the scanning signals communicated over the scanning connections. | 08-04-2011 |
20140313935 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONICALLY IDENTIFYING CONNECTIONS OF A SYSTEM USED TO MAKE CONNECTIONS - One embodiment is directed to a system that comprises a plurality of ports configured to establish a plurality of physical information connections and a plurality of physical scanning connections using cables. Each information connection is associated with a respective scanning connection. Each scanning connection is separate from the respective information connection associated with that scanning connection. The system is configured to selectively transmit a respective scanning signal from each port over a respective one of the scanning connections. The system is configured to selectively receive a respective scanning signal at each port from a respective one of the scanning connections. Connection information is derived from the scanning signals communicated over the scanning connections. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 10-23-2014 |
Henry E. Pfeiffer, Omaha, NE US
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20130263544 | INSULATION INSERT PANEL FOR USE WITH INSULATING CONCRETE FORM (ICF) SYSTEMS - An insulation insert panel for use with an ICF block having a pair of opposed panel members and a plurality of tie members extending transversely therebetween, the insert panel including a plurality of spaced apart slots extending along the length thereof for mating with the tie members associated with the ICF block into which it is being inserted, each slot including at least one notch located in the vicinity of its terminal end portion for receiving at least one crossbar member associated with each tie member when the insert panel is fully positioned within the ICF block. | 10-10-2013 |
20140259990 | INSULATING CONCRETE FORM (ICF) SYSTEM WITH MODULAR TIE MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATED ICF TOOLING - A stackable/foldable modular tie member and specially designed ICF tooling facilitate the manufacturing of a wide variety of ICF blocks having different widths and different heights, the present tie member including a variable width web portion which is positionable within a plurality of internal openings associated with a specially designed male tool, each internal opening being configured to receive folded web portions of varying length so that ICF blocks of different widths can be produced using the same male tool. Each internal opening likewise includes a tie engaging feature for holding the respective tie members in their folded position within the male tool during the molding process. The internal openings enable foldable tie members of different widths to be used in the same male and female tools for producing ICF blocks in different widths in each individual separate male tool. In addition, ICF blocks of varying heights can be produced using the same female tool and a plurality of slightly modified male tools, the difference being only in the height of each respective male tool. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260055 | INSULATING CONCRETE FORM (ICF) SYSTEM WITH TIE MEMBER MODULARITY - A modular tie member which promotes flexibility in manufacturing ICF blocks of varying widths and heights, one embodiment including a pair of side wall bracket members each encapsulated within a respective panel member forming an ICF block and a web member pivotally attached to and extending between the side wall bracket members. Each bracket member may include an extension portion and/or another interlocking mechanism associated with each opposite end thereof positioned for overlapping and engaging similar members associated with similarly constructed tie members when one tie member is stackably arranged one on top of another tie member. The extension portions and/or the other interlocking mechanism extend into respective teeth associated with the horizontally opposed edges of the panel members for mating with the extension portions and/or the other interlocking mechanism of another tie member associated with a similarly constructed ICF block positioned in vertical arrangement thereto. In still another embodiment, the web member is a one-piece member which is slidably engageable with the pair of bracket members thereby allowing the ICF blocks to be field assembled at the construction site. | 09-18-2014 |
Inigo Pfeiffer, Kernersville, NC US
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20090048290 | 2S,3R)-N-(2-((3-PYRIDINYL)METHYL)-1-AZABICYCLO[2.2.2]OCT-3-YL-BENZYOFURAN-- 2-CARBOXAMIDE, NOVEL SALT FORMS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to (2S,3R)—N-(2-((3-pyridinyl)methyl)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide, novel salt forms thereof, methods for its preparation, novel intermediates, and methods for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems. | 02-19-2009 |
20110118239 | PREPARATION AND ENANTIOMERIC SEPARATION OF 7-(3-PYRIDINYL)-1,7-DIAZASPIRO[4.4]NONANE AND NOVEL SALT FORMS OF THE RACEMATE AND ENANTIOMERS - A novel scalable synthesis for the preparation of 7-(3-pyridinyI)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4)nonane has been developed, and 7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonane salts have been formed with succinic acid and oxalic acid. Additionally, 7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diaza-spiro[4.4]nonane has been separated into its stereoisomers via resolution with L and D di-p-toluoyltartaric acids, giving (R)- and (S)-7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4]nonane of high enantiomeric purity. Numerous solid salts of the resulting (R)- and (S)-7-(3-pyridinyl)-1,7-diazaspiro[4.4}nonane have been prepared. Methods for the preparation of the racemic and enantiomeric salts, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such salts, and uses thereof are disclosed. The salts can be administered to patients susceptible to or suffering from conditions and disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, to treat and/or prevent such disorders. | 05-19-2011 |
20140024673 | (2S,3R)-N-(2-((3-PYRIDINYL)METHYL)-1-AZABICYCLO[2.2.2]OCT-3-YL)BENZYOFURN-- 2-CARBOXAMIDE, NOVEL SALT FORMS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to (2S,3R)—N-(2-((3-pyridinyl)methyl)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide, novel salt forms thereof, methods for its preparation, novel intermediates, and methods for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems. | 01-23-2014 |
Jacob Thomas Pfeiffer, Hudson, FL US
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20130099055 | INTEGRATED LAVATORY PAN FOR COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT - Aircraft flooring construction wherein the floor covering (e.g. over the floor structure of the aircraft) is an integrated single construction of material or materials with suitable physical properties including moisture impermeability, wear resistance and low combustion and toxicity, for long term and safe use in aircraft and particularly for aircraft lavatory. | 04-25-2013 |
Jeffrey M. Pfeiffer, Frankenmuth, MI US
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20090037042 | Detection of valve deactivation failure by monitoring exhaust temperature - An internal combustion engine having valve deactivation capability for at least one cylinder, or for an entire bank of cylinders in a multiple-bank engine, is provided with a temperature probe in the exhaust stream of that cylinder or cylinder bank. The temperature probe is connected to an Engine Control Module programmed to determine the rate of temperature change during valve deactivation, to compare the determined value to an acceptable range of rates, and to signal,when the rate exceeds an acceptable range. When the valves of a cylinder are properly deactivated, the temperature in the exhaust pipe decreases slowly. However, when valve deactivation fails, the cylinders pump non-combusted air from the intake manifold into the exhaust manifold, resulting in a relatively rapid decrease in exhaust temperature. This abnormal rate of temperature decrease thus can be used as an indicator of failure of the VVA system. | 02-05-2009 |
20090312937 | Method for controlling and diagnosing a vane-type cam phaser having intermediate position pin locking - An improved control and diagnostic algorithm for coordinating the operation and checking reliability of oil control valves for a vane-type camshaft phaser in an internal combustion engine. A first oil control valve governs the rotational position of the phaser rotor within the stator, and a second oil control valve controls the locking and unlocking of a locking pin operable between the rotor and the stator. The algorithm determines when a change is needed in the position of the locking pin, commands the rotor to a predetermined angular position to permit the position change to be carried out, determines whether the commanded change was carried out successfully, and reports instances wherein the commanded locking pin position change was unsuccessful. | 12-17-2009 |
20100042306 | Method for synchronizing an oil control valve as a virtual check valve - A standard cam phasing OCV may be employed as a virtual check valve to choke the backflow of oil during negative cam torque conditions, including execution of a duty cycle command in an event-based manner. Normally, OCV duty cycle commands are made on a time basis, but for VCV the duty cycle output change must be synchronized with engine events. A method is disclosed for calculating and delivering the VCV duty cycle so that both time-based and event-based controls are maintained and work together. Phase alignment of response time of the OCV solenoid is based upon cam target wheel edges and is event-based. An initial phase rate vs. phase angle is monitored by the Engine Control Module (ECM). Adjustment of the phase angle is provided to achieve maximum cam position phase rate. | 02-18-2010 |
20120158374 | METHOD FOR REAL-TIME MODELING OF AN N-DIMENSIONAL SURFACE - A method for determining an estimate of a response characteristic that depends on a number of input factors includes developing a mathematical model of the response as a function of the input factors based on a statistical fit of a plurality of measured data points. The method also includes mapping the value of the response characteristic and the input factors at a plurality of conditions. The method combines the mapped data with the mathematical model to produce an estimate of the response characteristic that is more accurate over a range of conditions than either the mapped data or the model taken individually. | 06-21-2012 |
Jeffrey W. Pfeiffer, Nazareth, PA US
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20120016515 | MOBILE AUTOMATIC ORDER SELECTION SYSTEM CAPABLE OF RESPONDING TO SIMULTANEOUS ORDER REQUESTS - A mobile fulfillment device, system, and method for retrieving at least one article stored in one of a plurality of predetermined storage locations are disclosed. The device, system and method includes a wireless transceiver for communicating with a remote system controller, including transmission of at least one instruction from the remote system controller to provide instruction to the control system, a retriever for retrieving the at least one article in response to instruction received from the control system, a sensor for detecting inventory levels of articles in at least one predetermined storage location, a mobile frame supporting the fulfillment device and at least three wheels coupled to the mobile frame and providing mobility to the fulfillment device based on at least one of the at least three wheels being a lockable wheel. | 01-19-2012 |
John Pfeiffer, Lebanon, OH US
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20090276074 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MACHINING PROCESS CONTROL - A method and system for controlling machining processes are provided. The system includes a computer system communicatively coupled to a database. The computer system is configured to receive data relating to manufactured part processes, identify at least one machining process used to manufacture a part and a parameter of the at least one machining process, receive survey data relating to the manufacturing process parameters used during the at least one machining process, and receive identification data for the manufactured part. The computer is further configured to receive data relating to a design of experiment (DOE), determine an low cycle fatigue (LCF) life distribution, identify process parameters that affect the LCF, and determine an allowable range for each identified process parameters for safe operation. The computer system is further configured to output the process window embodied in a specification associated with at least one of the part and the process. | 11-05-2009 |
John Robert Pfeiffer, Lebanon, OH US
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20120163930 | CUTTING TOOL ABNORMALITY SENSING APPARATUS - A cutting tool abnormality sensing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes an image pickup device for taking individual images of teeth of the cutting tool. The apparatus further includes a triggering mechanism for triggering the image pickup device each time a tooth passes along a field of view of the image pickup device. One or more light sources are provided to illuminate the cutting tool. Further, the apparatus includes an image processor to process one or more criteria in the individual images for quantifying an extent of abnormality in the cutting tool. | 06-28-2012 |
John W. Pfeiffer, Hughesville, PA US
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20100014926 | System and Method for Pneumatically conveying Metered Amounts of Bulk Particulate Material - A system for pneumatically conveying metered amounts of a bulk particulate material comprising a first conduit formed of a gas permeable material having a material inlet and outlet, a second conduit formed of a gas impermeable material encompassing and spaced from said first conduit, and means for intermittently supplying a fluidizing gas under pressure to the plenum between the first and second conduits. | 01-21-2010 |
Joseph Pfeiffer, Las Cruses, NM US
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20130035792 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A DEXTEROUS ROBOT EXECUTION SEQUENCE USING STATE CLASSIFICATION - A robotic system includes a dexterous robot and a controller. The robot includes a plurality of robotic joints, actuators for moving the joints, and sensors for measuring a characteristic of the joints, and for transmitting the characteristics as sensor signals. The controller receives the sensor signals, and is configured for executing instructions from memory, classifying the sensor signals into distinct classes via the state classification module, monitoring a system state of the robot using the classes, and controlling the robot in the execution of alternative work tasks based on the system state. A method for controlling the robot in the above system includes receiving the signals via the controller, classifying the signals using the state classification module, monitoring the present system state of the robot using the classes, and controlling the robot in the execution of alternative work tasks based on the present system state. | 02-07-2013 |
Kevin Pfeiffer, Wichita, KS US
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20090220344 | Propeller Blade Retention Device - A propeller blade retention system and method of manufacture are disclosed. Because of the design, a truly integral hub is able to house a set of variable pitch blades. Each hub socket establishes a substantially cylindrical interface with its respective blade, making the blade slidably receivable for installation. Each blade is allowed axial rotation, and held inside the socket by a set of angular contact bearings. A snap ring locks the blade against coming back out of the socket. An O-ring is provided in the interface to create a fluid seal. The hub alone accomplishes all of the required load-bearing and weather-seal functions. | 09-03-2009 |
20090220347 | Single-Piece Propeller And Method Of Making - A method for making a propeller product is disclosed. The propeller is formed using polyurethane cores adhered to a laminate hub to form a core assembly. An encapsulating structural laminate skin is then formed on the core assembly using a resin-transfer-molding process to create a single-piece composite propeller. | 09-03-2009 |
20120279641 | Single-Piece Propeller And Method Of Making - A method for making a propeller product is disclosed. The propeller is formed using polyurethane cores adhered to a laminate hub to form a core assembly. An encapsulating structural laminate skin is then formed on the core assembly using a resin-transfer-molding process to create a single-piece composite propeller. | 11-08-2012 |
Kyle Pfeiffer, Aledo, TX US
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20100278982 | Method for Modifying the pH of Meat Products to Improve the Qaulity Thereof - A method of increasing the moisture content of a meat product by infusing a basic amino acid pH modifying substance into the meat product. The basic amino acid pH modifying substance can be the amino acid arginine which has been treated to adjust the pH of the arginine within a selected range. The treated arginine is then infused into meat product in order to neutralize lactic acid present in the meat as a result of glycolysis, to thereby maintain the pH at levels closer to a physiological state. The addition of the specially treated arginine to the meat product acts to adjust the pH of the meat product upwardly with a consequent rise in the pH of the meat product being treated from a pH of around 5.6 to a pH of about 6.0 or greater. | 11-04-2010 |
20120276273 | METHOD OF DETACHING A MUSCLE AND BEEF PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - Described is a method of detaching a muscle from a beef cattle carcass, the method comprising the steps of: locating the muscle comprising at least one attachment point to the beef cattle carcass; and detaching the attachment point of the muscle from the beef cattle carcass prior to the onset of rigor mortis. An assembly line method is also described. Also, described are muscles comprising a substantially symmetrical and cylindrical-shape. In addition, described are muscle beef products that are produced by the methods described herein. | 11-01-2012 |
Loren N. Pfeiffer, Morristown, NJ US
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20130130474 | Quantum Well Device - An apparatus includes a primary planar quantum well and a planar distribution of dopant atoms. The primary planar quantum well is formed by a lower barrier layer, a central well layer on the lower barrier layer, and an upper barrier layer on the central well layer. Each of the layers is a semiconductor layer. One of the barrier layers has a secondary planar quantum well and is located between the planar distribution of dopant atoms and the central well layer, The primary planar quantum well may be undoped or substantially undoped, e.g., intrinsic semiconductor. | 05-23-2013 |
Loren N. Pfeiffer, Harding Township, NJ US
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20090163384 | Detection apparatus for biological materials and methods of making and using the same - Apparatus comprising a surface site comprising a substantially inorganic surface having a chemical composition selected from the group consisting of metals, semiconductors, insulators, and mixtures thereof, the surface positioned within a polypeptide bonding region and having a selective bonding affinity for a polypeptide; a plurality of interlayers between which the surface site is interposed; a distal site end on the surface site and distanced from the interlayers, the surface being provided on the distal site end; the surface site and the interlayers being interposed between first and second supports; first and second conductors provided on the first and second supports and having respective first and second distal conductor ends positioned within the polypeptide bonding region; the conductors being capable of applying an external voltage potential across the polypeptide bonding region. Apparatus, optionally comprising such first and second supports and conductors; and comprising a third conductor in electrical communication with the surface site, the third conductor positioned for electrical communication with a source of an external bias voltage. Techniques for making apparatus. | 06-25-2009 |
20090169919 | Device with graphene layers - A method includes an act of providing a crystalline substrate with a diamond-type lattice and an exposed substantially (111)-surface. The method also includes an act of forming a graphene layer or a graphene-like layer on the exposed substantially (111)-surface. | 07-02-2009 |
20100155697 | Interfering excitations in FQHE fluids - An apparatus includes a substrate with a planar surface, a multilayer of semiconductor layers located on the planar surface, a plurality of electrodes located over the multilayer, and a dielectric layer located between the electrodes and the multilayer. The multilayer includes a 2D quantum well. A first set of the electrodes is located to substantially surround a lateral area of the 2D quantum well. A second set of the electrodes is controllable to vary a lateral width of a non-depleted channel between the substantially surrounded lateral area of the 2D quantum well and another area of the 2D quantum well. A third set of the electrodes is controllable to vary an area of a non-depleted portion of the lateral area. | 06-24-2010 |
20100285639 | Devices With Graphene Layers - A method includes an act of providing a crystalline substrate with a diamond-type lattice and an exposed substantially (111)-surface. The method also includes an act of forming a graphene layer or a graphene-like layer on the exposed substantially (111)-surface. | 11-11-2010 |
20100308302 | Quantum Well Device - An apparatus includes a primary planar quantum well and a planar distribution of dopant atoms. The primary planar quantum well is formed by a lower barrier layer, a central well layer on the lower barrier layer, and an upper barrier layer on the central well layer. Each of the layers is a semiconductor layer. One of the barrier layers has a secondary planar quantum well and is located between the planar distribution of dopant atoms and the central well layer. The primary planar quantum well may be undoped or substantially undoped, e.g., intrinsic semiconductor. | 12-09-2010 |
20110123401 | Detection Apparatus for Biological Materials and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Apparatus comprising a surface site comprising a substantially inorganic surface having a chemical composition selected from the group consisting of metals, semiconductors, insulators, and mixtures thereof, the surface positioned within a polypeptide bonding region and having a selective bonding affinity for a polypeptide; a plurality of interlayers between which the surface site is interposed; a distal site end on the surface site and distanced from the interlayers, the surface being provided on the distal site end; the surface site and the interlayers being interposed between first and second supports; first and second conductors provided on the first and second supports and having respective first and second distal conductor ends positioned within the polypeptide bonding region; the conductors being capable of applying an external voltage potential across the polypeptide bonding region. Apparatus, optionally comprising such first and second supports and conductors; and comprising a third conductor in electrical communication with the surface site, the third conductor positioned for electrical communication with a source of an external bias voltage. Techniques for making apparatus. | 05-26-2011 |
20110212553 | Interfering excitations in FQHE fluids - An apparatus includes a substrate with a planar surface, a multilayer of semiconductor layers located on the planar surface, a plurality of electrodes located over the multilayer, and a dielectric layer located between the electrodes and the multilayer. The multilayer includes a 2D quantum well. A first set of the electrodes is located to substantially surround a lateral area of the 2D quantum well. A second set of the electrodes is controllable to vary a lateral width of a non-depleted channel between the substantially surrounded lateral area of the 2D quantum well and another area of the 2D quantum well. A third set of the electrodes is controllable to vary an area of a non-depleted portion of the lateral area. | 09-01-2011 |
20120088308 | Detection Apparatus for Biological Materials and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Method that includes providing plurality of test sites each having first and second layers respectively including inorganic first and second surface sites forming parts of interior of a well, the surface sites having positions and thicknesses being configured for locating thereon portion of unidentified amino acid-containing molecules; exposing each of a first plurality of the test sites to a fluid containing a different one of plurality of pre-identified amino acid-containing molecules and determining bonding signatures onto each of first plurality of test sites; exposing each of second plurality of test sites to another fluid containing unidentified amino acid-containing molecule and determining bonding signatures onto second plurality of test sites; and comparing bonding signatures to determine or exclude identity of unidentified amino acid-containing molecule. | 04-12-2012 |
20120107176 | Detection Apparatus for Biological Materials and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Apparatus comprising surface site comprising substantially inorganic surface having chemical composition selected from group consisting of metals, semiconductors, insulators, and mixtures thereof, the surface positioned within polypeptide bonding region and having selective bonding affinity for polypeptide; plurality of interlayers between which surface site is interposed; distal site end on surface site and distanced from interlayers, the surface being provided on distal site end; surface site and interlayers being interposed between first and second supports; first and second conductors provided on first and second supports and having respective first and second distal conductor ends positioned within polypeptide bonding region; conductors being capable of applying external voltage potential across polypeptide bonding region. Apparatus, optionally comprising such first and second supports and conductors; and comprising third conductor in electrical communication with surface site, the third conductor positioned for electrical communication with source of an external bias voltage. Techniques for making apparatus. | 05-03-2012 |
Loren Neil Pfeiffer, Harding Township, NJ US
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20100051907 | Devices including graphene layers epitaxially grown on single crystal substrates - An electronic device comprises a body including a single crystal region on a major surface of the body. The single crystal region has a hexagonal crystal lattice that is substantially lattice-matched to graphene, and a at least one epitaxial layer of graphene is disposed on the single crystal region. In a currently preferred embodiment, the single crystal region comprises multilayered hexagonal BN. A method of making such an electronic device comprises the steps of: (a) providing a body including a single crystal region on a major surface of the body. The single crystal region has a hexagonal crystal lattice that is substantially lattice-matched to graphene, and (b) epitaxially forming a at least one graphene layer on that region. In a currently preferred embodiment, step (a) further includes the steps of (a1) providing a single crystal substrate of graphite and (a2) epitaxially forming multilayered single crystal hexagonal BN on the substrate. The hexagonal BN layer has a surface region substantially lattice-matched to graphene, and step (b) includes epitaxially forming at least one graphene layer on the surface region of the hexagonal BN layer. Applications to FETs are described. | 03-04-2010 |
Marc Adrien Pfeiffer, Miami, FL US
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20160058683 | Hair-Straightening Compositions and Methods - A hair-straightening complex consisting essentially of (i) at least one glyoxyloyl derivative formed by reacting glyoxylic acid with at least one alpha, beta or gamma amino acid and/or an amino acid analogue, where the amino acid, or analogue thereof, is not derived from an animal source, (ii) at least one organic acid, (iii) optionally, at least one humectant, and (iv) at least one monoalkyl or dialkyl ether of sorbitol or 1,4-Dianhydrosorbitol. A method of straightening hair comprising the steps of applying the above hair-straightening complex to the hair and applying a force generally perpendicular to the length of the hair using a flat surface heated at a temperature of from about 380° F. to about 450° F. | 03-03-2016 |
Matthew Pfeiffer, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20140256938 | Process for Preparing Quinoline Derivatives - A process for preparing a compound of Formula I is disclosed, comprising the steps: | 09-11-2014 |
20150210668 | Novel Process for Making Compounds for Use in the Treatment of Cancer - Disclosed herein is a process of making a compound of formula I | 07-30-2015 |
Michael Pfeiffer, Savage, MN US
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20150025674 | COORDINATING END EFFECTOR AND VISION CONTROLS - An apparatus and associated methodology providing a processor-controlled end effector that is selectively moveable according to end effector coordinates. A camera is positioned to detect objects according to camera coordinates that overlap the end effector coordinates. Logic executes computer instructions stored in memory to obtain a plurality of paired values of end effector coordinates and camera coordinates for each of a plurality of fiducial features, and to derive a transformation function from the plurality of paired values mapping the camera coordinates to the end effector coordinates. | 01-22-2015 |
Michael W. Pfeiffer, Savage, MN US
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20100116624 | RAIL SECTION THAT FACILITATES RAIL SECTION ALIGNMENT - A rail section comprises a body portion. The rail section has a profile that provides one or more roller contact areas extending a length of the rail section. The rail section further comprises an end portion that defines one or more slots that allow the one or more roller contact areas to deflect elastically relative to the body portion. | 05-13-2010 |
20150226305 | SPROCKET - A sprocket includes first teeth having a first maximum width, and second teeth having a second maximum width greater than the first maximum width alternately arranged with the first teeth. The second teeth have a leading surface relative to a drive direction of the sprocket, a lateral surface at the second maximum width, and a relief between the leading surface and the lateral surface, with a midline of the lateral surface being offset relative to a plane extended radially through a center of a respective tooth. | 08-13-2015 |
20150226306 | SPROCKET - A sprocket includes first teeth having a first maximum width, and second teeth having a second maximum width greater than the first maximum width alternately arranged with the first teeth. The second teeth have a leading surface relative to a drive direction of the sprocket, a lateral surface at the second maximum width, a relief between the leading surface and the lateral surface, and a relief cut in the relief, with a midline of the lateral surface being offset relative to a plane extended radially through a center of a respective tooth. | 08-13-2015 |
20150226307 | SPROCKET - A sprocket includes first teeth having a first maximum width, and second teeth having a second maximum width greater than the first maximum width alternately arranged with the first teeth. The second teeth have a leading surface relative to a drive direction of the sprocket, a lateral surface at the second maximum width, and a relief between the leading surface and the lateral surface, with a midline of the lateral surface being offset relative to a plane extended radially through a center of a respective tooth. | 08-13-2015 |
20150226308 | SPROCKET - A sprocket includes first teeth having a first maximum width, and second teeth having a second maximum width greater than the first maximum width alternately arranged with the first teeth. The second teeth have a leading surface relative to a drive direction of the sprocket, a lateral surface at the second maximum width, and a relief between the leading surface and the lateral surface, with a midline of the lateral surface being offset relative to a plane extended radially through a center of a respective tooth. | 08-13-2015 |
20150285362 | SPROCKET - A sprocket includes a first body with teeth radially projecting therefrom, and second bodies on alternating ones of the teeth, with the second bodies increasing an overall width of the alternating ones of the teeth. | 10-08-2015 |
20150285363 | SPROCKET - A sprocket includes a first body with teeth radially projecting therefrom, and multi-part second bodies on alternating ones of the teeth, with the multi-part second bodies increasing an overall width of the alternating ones of the teeth. | 10-08-2015 |
20150285364 | SPROCKET - A sprocket includes a first body with teeth radially projecting therefrom, and second bodies on alternating ones of the teeth, with the second bodies being asymmetrical about a plane extended radially from a rotational axis of the sprocket through a root center and a tip center of the alternating ones of the teeth, and the second bodies increasing an overall width of the alternating ones of the teeth. | 10-08-2015 |
Michael William Pfeiffer, Savage, MN US
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20090129898 | WORKPIECE PRESENTMENT TO A PROCESSING DEVICE - A workpiece presentment system and associated method for workpiece presentment with a pick and place device is provided. The system includes a pair of parallel stationary rails, and first and second shuttle rails respectively disposed adjacent first and second ends ofthe stationary rails. Each shuttle rail is independently moveable laterally to a longitudinal alignment with a selected one of the pair of stationary rails. A control circuit is configured to circulate only two pallets simultaneously in the same rectangular path of travel to load trays to the pallets on one of the stationary rails while presenting the trays to the pick and place device on the other stationary rail. | 05-21-2009 |
20090143893 | INCREMENTAL ENCODER AND SERIALIZER - An apparatus and associated method directed to encoding data from an object in order to simultaneously identify a serialization value of the object from the data while incrementally tracking the object's position from the data. | 06-04-2009 |
20110283813 | TESTING A TORQUE TOOL - An apparatus and associated method for gaging the repeatability of a tool is provided by a pivot assembly. The pivot assembly has a pivot member with a tool engagement feature to selectively receive a torque from the tool at a pivot axis. The pivot assembly also has a first magnetically permeable member fixed in movement with the pivot member. The pivot assembly further has a second magnetically permeable member. An abutment member abuttingly engages the pivot member to limit its pivotal travel at a position where the first and second magnetically permeable members are magnetically coupled together, without contacting each other for being separated by a gap, by a magnetic force of attraction urging the pivot member toward the second magnetically permeable member. | 11-24-2011 |
20140130360 | AXIALLY POSITIONING A ROTATING ARTICLE - An apparatus and associated methodology providing an axial positioner for a rotatable shaft that is selectively extensible along an axis of rotation. The apparatus includes a sleeve having a first race operably fixed in rotation with the shaft, and a second race operably fixed at a predetermined rotational position. The races define opposing bearing surfaces operably supporting the first race in rotation with respect to the second race. The apparatus also includes an indicia device attached to the second race. | 05-15-2014 |
Natasha Pfeiffer, Stamford, CT US
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20100120650 | Dishwashing Composition with Particles - This invention is directed to a water soluble sachet comprising a detergent composition having a discrete particle that enhances cleaning in a dishwashing machine. The water soluble sachet unexpectedly results in excellent cleaning properties and minimizes spot and film formation on items being cleaned in a dishwasher. | 05-13-2010 |
Neil Pfeiffer, Overland Park, KS US
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20150113422 | PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT DASHBOARD DISPLAY - A method for presenting an interactive emergency department (ED) dashboard display for an ED at a user computing device is provided. The method may include presenting a plurality of user interface indicators on the interactive ED dashboard display at the user computing device. Each of the plurality of user interface indicators may correspond to a real-time performance metric for the ED, where the real-time performance metric is based on patient data for a plurality of patients in the ED. A user input may be received at the user computing device. The user input may indicate a selection of one of the plurality of user interface indicators. The method may further include, in response to the user input, presenting on the interactive ED dashboard display the patient data that is associated with the real-time performance metric corresponding to the selected one of the plurality of user interface indicators. | 04-23-2015 |
Randy Lee Pfeiffer, Haubstadt, IN US
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20120303190 | DOCKING STATIONS FOR AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES - A docking station for an automated guided vehicle includes a station base unit and a shift unit adapted to move relative to the station base unit between an extended position and a retracted position, where movement of the shift unit from the extended position to the retracted position defines a shift unit movement direction. The docking station further includes an actuator coupled to the station base unit and the shift unit, where the actuator is adapted to move the shift unit between the extended position and the retracted position and at least one locator block coupled to the shift unit. The docking station stops an automated guided vehicle travelling in the shift unit movement direction when a portion of the automated guided vehicle contacts the at least one locator block with the shift unit in the extended position. | 11-29-2012 |
20150041284 | LOW PROFILE, HANDS FREE ACTUATION, POWER ASSIST ROLL OFF DOLLY - A dolly and methods for transporting and discharging items. The dolly includes a frame and one or more power conveyer assemblies. The one or more power conveyer assemblies include a set of transfer rollers and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a drive motor, a continuous drive belt, a set of idler pulleys, a plurality of electrical actuation members, and a foot actuation pedal. Engagement of the foot actuation pedal can cause the drive motor to rotate the continuous drive belt around the set of idler pulleys and the plurality of electrical actuation members to move the continuous drive belt into an interference position with the set of transfer rollers. This can result in rotation of the set of transfer rollers and application of a discharge force to items set upon them. | 02-12-2015 |
20150056044 | Apparatus and System for Transferring Carts - In one embodiment, an apparatus for transferring carts may include a transfer surface, a loading station lift, a working station lift, and a controller. The transfer surface may include a loading station and a working station arranged laterally with respect to the loading station. The loading station lift may include loading station rollers that are in rotatable engagement with the loading station lift. The working station lift may include working station rollers that are in rotatable engagement with the working station lift. The controller that can actuate the loading station lift and the working station lift between a loading state with the loading station rollers and the working station rollers offset a relatively low distance above the transfer surface and a transferring state with the loading station rollers and the working station rollers offset a relatively high distance above the transfer surface. | 02-26-2015 |
Sondra Pfeiffer, Kernersville, NC US
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20090048290 | 2S,3R)-N-(2-((3-PYRIDINYL)METHYL)-1-AZABICYCLO[2.2.2]OCT-3-YL-BENZYOFURAN-- 2-CARBOXAMIDE, NOVEL SALT FORMS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to (2S,3R)—N-(2-((3-pyridinyl)methyl)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide, novel salt forms thereof, methods for its preparation, novel intermediates, and methods for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems. | 02-19-2009 |
20140024673 | (2S,3R)-N-(2-((3-PYRIDINYL)METHYL)-1-AZABICYCLO[2.2.2]OCT-3-YL)BENZYOFURN-- 2-CARBOXAMIDE, NOVEL SALT FORMS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to (2S,3R)—N-(2-((3-pyridinyl)methyl)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide, novel salt forms thereof, methods for its preparation, novel intermediates, and methods for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems. | 01-23-2014 |
20150045386 | (2S,3R)-N-2-3-PYRIDINYLMETHYL-1-AZABICYCLO 2.2.2 OCT-3-YL BENZOFURAN-2-CARBOXAMIDE, NOVEL SALT FORMS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to (2S,3R)—N-(2-((3-pyridinyl)methyl)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide, novel salt forms thereof, methods for its preparation, novel intermediates, and methods for treating a wide variety of conditions and disorders, including those associated with dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems. | 02-12-2015 |
Ullrich R. Pfeiffer, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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20080297261 | Circuits and Methods for Implementing Transformer-Coupled Amplifiers at Millimeter Wave Frequencies - Circuits and methods are provided for building integrated transformer-coupled amplifiers with on-chip transformers that are designed to resonate or otherwise tune parasitic capacitances to achieve frequency tuning of amplifiers at millimeter wave operating frequencies. | 12-04-2008 |
20090195464 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PACKAGING INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIPS WITH ANTENNAS FORMED FROM PACKAGE LEAD WIRES - Apparatus and methods are provided for integrally packaging semiconductor IC (integrated circuit) chips with antennas having one or more radiating elements and tuning elements that are formed from package lead wires that are appropriated shaped and arranged to form antenna structures for millimeter wave applications. | 08-06-2009 |
20100013459 | CIRCUITS AND METHODS FOR HIGH-EFFICIENCY ON-CHIP POWER DETECTION - Power detector integrally formed within a printed transmission line to capacitively couple a portion of signal power propagating on the printed transmission line and a power detector circuit that receives coupled power output from the power detector to detect a power level of the signal power. The power detector is designed such that capacitance of the coupling capacitor is absorbed into a distributed capacitance of the transmission line to maintain continuity of a characteristic impedance of the transmission line. | 01-21-2010 |
20110156730 | CHIP-BASED PROBER FOR HIGH FREQUENCY MEASUREMENTS AND METHODS OF MEASURING - A chip-based prober for measuring a device-under-test is provided. The prober includes a probe tip, a voltage and control connector, a chip carrier, and a programmable termination chip. The probe tip is configured to contact the device-under-test. The voltage and control connector is in electrical communication with the probe tip. The programmable termination chip has a plurality of terminations interconnected with the voltage and control connector and the chip carrier through controlled collapsed chip connections. | 06-30-2011 |
20120060135 | Integrated Circuit Transformer Devices for On-Chip Millimeter-Wave Applications - Methods are provided for building integrated circuit transformer devices having compact and optimized architectures for use in MMW (millimeter-wave) applications. The integrated circuit transformer devices have universal and scalable architectures that can be used as templates or building blocks for constructing various types of on-chip devices for millimeter-wave applications. | 03-08-2012 |
20120176281 | Apparatus and Methods for Packaging Integrated Circuit Chips with Antennas Formed From Package Lead Wires - Apparatus and methods are provided for integrally packaging semiconductor IC (integrated circuit) chips with antennas having one or more radiating elements and tuning elements that are formed from package lead wires that are appropriated shaped and arranged to form antenna structures for millimeter wave applications. | 07-12-2012 |
20120235759 | VOLTAGE CONTROLLED OSCILLATOR CIRCUITS AND METHODS USING VARIABLE CAPACITANCE DEGENERATION FOR INCREASED TUNING RANGE - Voltage controlled oscillator circuits are provided in which variable capacitance degeneration is employed to provide increased tuning ranges and output amplitudes for VCO circuits for millimeter wave applications. | 09-20-2012 |
20130016023 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PACKAGING ANTENNAS WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIPS FOR MILLIMETER WAVE APPLICATIONS - Apparatus and methods are provided for integrally packaging antennas with semiconductor IC (integrated circuit) chips to provide highly-integrated and high-performance radio/wireless communications systems for millimeter wave applications including, e.g., voice communication, data communication, and radar applications. For example, wireless communication modules are constructed with IC chips having receiver/transmitter/transceiver integrated circuits and planar antennas that are integrally constructed from BEOL (back end of line) metallization structures of the IC chip. | 01-17-2013 |
Ullrich Richard Rudolf Pfeiffer, Carmel, NY US
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20080272977 | Apparatus and Methods for Constructing Antennas Using Vias as Radiating Elements Formed in a Substrate - Antennas are provided which are constructed using one or more conductive via stubs as radiating elements formed in a substrate. The antennas can be integrally packaged with IC chips (e.g., IC transceivers, receivers, transmitters, etc.) to build integrated wireless or RF (radio frequency) communications systems. | 11-06-2008 |
Wade Andrew Pfeiffer, Mercer Island, WA US
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20120143663 | Tying Sweepstakes Incentive Rewards to Completion of Desired Fitness or Wellness Activity - An indication is received with a computing device of a completion of a desired fitness or wellness event by a plurality of users of a multiplicity of users. In response to each completion of the desired fitness or wellness event by each of the plurality of users of the multiplicity of users, the user is entered into a sweepstakes. One of the entries in the sweepstakes is selected at random for a prize. | 06-07-2012 |