Phipps, US
Andrew Michael Phipps US
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20100229247 | UNIQUE IDENTIFIER ADDRESSING AND MESSAGING ENABLING DIGITAL COMMUNICATION, CONTENT TRANSFER, AND RELATED COMMERCE - A method and system to convert a plurality of unique identifiers (license plates) from defined certain defined classes of unique identifiers (i.e. license plates) into electronic addresses enabling digital communication, content, and commerce to be transferred to the associated address, whereby a verified rightful holder of the unique identifier can claim by contract; rights which can grant access to the digital data that has been transferred to the assigned electronic address. It is an object, in some aspects, to allow a sender without knowing the identity of the holder of the unique identifier, to communicate a message, send money, pictures, and files to the converted corresponding electronic address in the hopes that the holder will claim the email address through a verification process. In order to facilitate the invention a central domain repository is used to determine and publish a uniform convention for the unique identifier, to establish a standard that is universal. The preferred embodiment of the invention is in the inventions ability to be utilized as a universal uniform international standard email address assignment to all legally valid alphanumeric license plate numbers. | 09-09-2010 |
20130041961 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION USING UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRONIC ADDRESSES - A method and system for electronically communicating with a user knowing only a unique identifier associated with that user is described. An electronic message having an address based upon the unique identifier and consistent with an assigned convention is sent from a portable device and received by a server system. The message sent may include attachments such as, for example, pictures, audio and/or video files. The server system includes or is capable of accessing an electronic repository in which a plurality of unique identifiers are respectively associated with a corresponding plurality of profiles. Upon receipt at the server system, the message and any attachments are stored in association with a profile corresponding to the unique identifier. The server system then facilitates access to the message information and any attachments in accordance with the profile. | 02-14-2013 |
Andrew Michael Phipps, La Jolla, CA US
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20120089675 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER INTERACTION BASED ON LICENSE OR OTHER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION - Methods and systems for facilitating user interaction are described. One such method includes receiving, from a first user device, identification information associated with a targeted user and retrieving, from a database, contact information associated with the identification information. The method may further include providing the contact information to the first user device to facilitate communication between the first user device and a user device of the targeted user and/or providing a message to the user device of the targeted user. | 04-12-2012 |
20140337756 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER INTERACTION BASED ON LICENSE OR OTHER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION - Methods and systems for facilitating user interaction are described. One such method includes receiving, from a first user device, identification information associated with a targeted user and retrieving, from a database, contact information associated with the identification information. The method may further include providing the contact information to the first user device to facilitate communication between the first user device and a user device of the targeted user and/or providing a message to the user device of the targeted user. | 11-13-2014 |
Andrew Michael Phipps, Phoenix, AZ US
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20150249635 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION USING UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRONIC ADDRESSES - A method and system for electronically communicating with a user knowing only a unique identifier associated with that user is described. An electronic message having an address based upon the unique identifier and consistent with an assigned convention is sent from a portable device and received by a server system. The message sent may include attachments such as, for example, pictures, audio and/or video files. The server system includes or is capable of accessing an electronic repository in which a plurality of unique identifiers are respectively associated with a corresponding plurality of profiles. Upon receipt at the server system, the message and any attachments are stored in association with a profile corresponding to the unique identifier. The server system then facilitates access to the message information and any attachments in accordance with the profile. | 09-03-2015 |
Benjamin George Phipps, Long Beach, CA US
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20120146073 | NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM (NVIS) COMPATIBLE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - The present disclosure is directed to a LED assembly that is compatible for use with a night vision imaging system. Such LEDs may emit energy between 400 and 600 nm of the electromagnetic spectrum while limiting energy emissions between 600 and 1200 nanometers. Near infrared photochemistry is incorporated directly into the lens or encapsulant of an LED with an opaque package that limits transmission of visible and near infrared energy. | 06-14-2012 |
20130130419 | NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM (NVIS) COMPATIBLE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - The present disclosure is directed to a LED assembly that is compatible for use with a night vision imaging system, Such LEDs may emit energy between 400 and 600 nm of the electromagnetic spectrum while limiting energy emissions between 600 and 1200 nanometers. Near infrared photochemistry is incorporated directly into the lens or encapsulant of an LED with an opaque package that limits transmission of visible and near infrared energy. | 05-23-2013 |
20130277689 | NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM (NVIS) COMPATIBLE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - The present disclosure is directed to an LED assembly that is compatible for use with a night vision imaging system or any other system that requires an LED with specific transmission or rejection wavelength bands. Such LEDs may emit selective wavelength bands anywhere between 400 nm and 700 nm of the electromagnetic spectrum while limiting selective wavelength bands anywhere between 700 and 1200 nanometers. In one embodiment, the LED is manufactured by coating one or more inorganic thin film optical coatings onto the LED and then protecting the LED and thin film optical coating with a resin encapsulant. In other embodiments, additional near infrared photochemical or color correcting dyes are incorporated directly into the encapsulant. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278893 | MULTI WAVELENGTH LASER PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR - The present disclosure is directed to a thermoplastic laser protective eyewear, and methods of manufacturing said thermoplastic laser protective eyewear. In one embodiment, the laser protective eyewear transmits energy in the visible region and absorbs or reflects energy at peak wavelengths that correspond to commercially available industrial, military and medical lasers. | 10-24-2013 |
20150369978 | NVIS COLOR FILTER AND A LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A night vision imaging system (NVIS) compatible liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a backlight and an LCD panel. The LCD panel includes a color filter including a plurality of colored pixels. Each of the colored pixels in the plurality of colored pixels incorporates a near infrared (NIR) filter, capable of substantially blocking emissions from the backlight, including NIR emission between 650 nm and 930 nm, while maintaining high transmission of bands of visible light for producing a full color visual image. | 12-24-2015 |
Benjamin Gregory Phipps, Hartford, VT US
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20120116854 | Method and system for raising funds using a participant vote based program via a communications network - A method for raising funds using a participant vote based program via a communications network comprising: a) providing an online program that participants joins; b) providing a program fund where money is added to the fund based on at least one of the following ways: fees paid by participants in the program, fees paid by business related to consumer purchases, fees paid from advertising or related revenue from the program, fees paid by business partners related to participant purchases, contributions from business partners or participants, and contributions from individuals or organizations; c) providing a submission process for a submitter, who request funding; d) providing a voting process where the participant can vote on the submission, and participant can earn and use bonus votes; e) providing a disbursement process where the money is disbursed from the program fund based at least partially on the results of the vote. | 05-10-2012 |
Benjamin S. Phipps, San Francisco, CA US
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20110252026 | TOP SEARCH HITS BASED ON LEARNED USER PREFERENCES - At least certain embodiments of the present disclosure include a method to identify top hits in search result based on learned user preferences. In one embodiment, a user search query for records is received from a user. The user search query may contain an alphanumerical string. Records in a multifunctional device are searched to find those that match the alphanumerical string. Based on records previously selected by the user, records in the search result are ranked to identify one or more top hits for the user. | 10-13-2011 |
20110252038 | SEARCH EXTENSIBILITY TO THIRD PARTY APPLICATIONS - At least certain embodiments of the present disclosure include a method to extend search capabilities to third party applications installed on a device. In one embodiment, records associated with a third party application are indexed in a process isolated from other third party applications installed on the device using a search plugin specific to the third party application. Furthermore, the indexed records can be searched in response to a user search query without invoking the third party application. | 10-13-2011 |
20120265528 | Using Context Information To Facilitate Processing Of Commands In A Virtual Assistant - A virtual assistant uses context information to supplement natural language or gestural input from a user. Context helps to clarify the user's intent and to reduce the number of candidate interpretations of the user's input, and reduces the need for the user to provide excessive clarification input. Context can include any available information that is usable by the assistant to supplement explicit user input to constrain an information-processing problem and/or to personalize results. Context can be used to constrain solutions during various phases of processing, including, for example, speech recognition, natural language processing, task flow processing, and dialog generation. | 10-18-2012 |
Benjamin S. Phipps, Cupertino, CA US
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20140297284 | USING CONTEXT INFORMATION TO FACILITATE PROCESSING OF COMMANDS IN A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT - A virtual assistant uses context information to supplement natural language or gestural input from a user. Context helps to clarify the user's intent and to reduce the number of candidate interpretations of the user's input, and reduces the need for the user to provide excessive clarification input. Context can include any available information that is usable by the assistant to supplement explicit user input to constrain an information-processing problem and/or to personalize results. Context can be used to constrain solutions during various phases of processing, including, for example, speech recognition, natural language processing, task flow processing, and dialog generation. | 10-02-2014 |
Brian Phipps, Miramar, FL US
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20120055106 | WINDOW INSERT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A window insert system that advantageously provides a high strength mounting system for windows to be positioned within an opening is provided. The window insert system for mounting the window into a an opening formed in a door or other structural element includes a mounting channel connected to a door or other structural element, a window rail to overlie the mounting channel and support a window therein, and a window securing member to engage a portion of the window rail to secure the window. The window rail may include an outer surface portion, an inner sidewall, an exterior sidewall, and a window carrying member. The window may be positioned between the window carrying member and the window securing member. | 03-08-2012 |
Brittany Phipps, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20110038822 | ANTIPERSPIRANT EMULSION PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - Antiperspirant products and processes for forming antiperspirant products are provided. One antiperspirant product comprises a water-in-oil emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase. The water phase comprises an active antiperspirant compound and water. The oil phase comprises cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone and a hydrophobic carrier. One process comprises combining water and an active antiperspirant compound and heating the water and the active antiperspirant compound to form a water phase. A carrier, a high MW polyethylene, and cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone are combined, the polyethylene is melted and an oil phase is formed. The water phase and oil phase are mixed. | 02-17-2011 |
Brittany Phipps, Peoria, AZ US
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20110038902 | ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS - Antiperspirant products and methods for manufacturing antiperspirant products are provided herein. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an antiperspirant composition comprises a container and an antiperspirant product housed within the container. The antiperspirant product comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises an emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase. The oil phase comprises cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone. The second portion has a composition different from the first portion. | 02-17-2011 |
Brittany Phipps, Erie, CO US
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20110038823 | ANTIPERSPIRANT EMULSION PRODUCTS WITH IMPROVED EFFICACY AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - Antiperspirant emulsion products with improved antiperspirant efficacy and processes for making them are provided. In one embodiment, an antiperspirant emulsion product comprises a water-in-oil emulsion having a water phase and an oil phase. The water phase comprises an activated aluminum sesquichlorohydrate active system and the oil phase comprises cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone and a hydrophobic carrier. | 02-17-2011 |
Caren Phipps, Howell, MI US
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20140142397 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING USER ENGAGEMENT DURING WELLNESS PROGRAM INTERACTION - A method and system for enhancing user engagement during wellness program interaction are disclosed. | 05-22-2014 |
20140142967 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING USER ENGAGEMENT DURING WELLNESS PROGRAM INTERACTION - A method and system for assessing user engagement during wellness program interaction are disclosed. | 05-22-2014 |
Chad Phipps, Grayslake, IL US
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20100228539 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PSYCHOMOTOR AND PSYCHOLINGUISTIC PREDICTION ON TOUCH BASED DEVICE | 09-09-2010 |
Chad Austin Phipps, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20140267136 | Touch Sensitive Surface with Recessed Surface Feature for an Electronic Device - An electronic device ( | 09-18-2014 |
Chad Austin Phipps, Grayslake, IL US
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20140118520 | SEAMLESS AUTHORIZED ACCESS TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device and a method for enabling seamless access to the electronic device are disclosed herein. The method includes assessing, via a first processor, an initial stationary state of the electronic device; and monitoring at least one sensor of the electronic device to determine user interaction with the electronic device. In addition, motion of the electronic device is detected as is any subsequent secondary stationary state within a predetermined time period. An authentication procedure is initialized in the background based on proximity to a user and expiration of the predetermined time period. | 05-01-2014 |
20140270413 | AUXILIARY DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY AUGMENTED WITH FINGERPRINT SENSOR - A sensor structure ( | 09-18-2014 |
20140270414 | AUXILIARY FUNCTIONALITY CONTROL AND FINGERPRINT AUTHENTICATION BASED ON A SAME USER INPUT - A sensor structure ( | 09-18-2014 |
Charles Edward Phipps, Dallas, TX US
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20130061371 | Protective Helmet - A protective helmet useful in sports (e.g., football) for protecting the head of a user includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer is connected to the inner layer by multiple connectors that are under tension along their longitudinal axis. The connectors absorb energy from the force of an impact by resisting further tension along their longitudinal axis and allow the outer layer and inner layer to move relative to each other. The helmet affords a reduction in the amount of force, including rotational force, from an impact that is transferred to the head of a user. | 03-14-2013 |
20130185837 | Protective Helmet - A protective member such as a helmet includes an outer layer and an inner layer interconnected by multiple connectors, such as extension springs, under tension along their longitudinal axis. The connectors absorb energy from an impact force by resisting further tension along their longitudinal axis and allow the outer layer and inner layer to move relative to each other. In the helmet application, the head of a user experiences less impact force, reduced change in momentum or position of the head and neck, reduced head and neck loads and reduced amounts of linear and rotational acceleration. The protective member can be used in numerous applications and environments, including for participants in sports, in applications including bumpers, passenger cabins, car seats and beds. | 07-25-2013 |
20150250246 | Protective Helmet - A protective member such as a helmet includes an outer layer and an inner layer interconnected by multiple connectors, such as extension springs, under tension along their longitudinal axis. The connectors absorb energy from an impact force by resisting further tension along their longitudinal axis and allow the outer layer and inner layer to move relative to each other. In the helmet application, the head of a user experiences less impact force, reduced change in momentum or position of the head and neck, reduced head and neck loads and reduced amounts of linear and rotational acceleration. The protective member can be used in numerous applications and environments, including for participants in sports, in applications including bumpers, passenger cabins, car seats and beds. | 09-10-2015 |
Daniel A. Phipps, Round Rock, TX US
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20150007699 | TORQUE WRENCH WITH SHOCK ABSORPTION - The present disclosure relates to a tool including one or more shock absorption components disposed in the tool and adapted to protect various components of the tool in the event the tool is dropped or otherwise sustains an impact force. In an embodiment, the tool includes shock absorption foam disposed above and below an electronic display. The tool may also include a shock absorption component disposed under an end cap of the tool to absorb a shock or impact force to the tool when the tool is dropped on the end cap. | 01-08-2015 |
David A. Phipps, San Rafael, CA US
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20160098341 | WEB APPLICATION PERFORMANCE TESTING - A system for performance testing a web application initializes to be instrumented a subset of methods of the web application to be tested in response to a request, and then tests the application based on the subset of methods. The system generates an instrumented call tree and corresponding stack traces for each request in response to the testing, and determines one or more methods that take longer than a predetermined time period to execute using the instrumented call trees and the stack traces. The system then determines additional methods to be tested and adds the determined additional methods to the subset of methods and repeats the testing. | 04-07-2016 |
Emerson Spalding Phipps, Dallas, TX US
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20130061371 | Protective Helmet - A protective helmet useful in sports (e.g., football) for protecting the head of a user includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer is connected to the inner layer by multiple connectors that are under tension along their longitudinal axis. The connectors absorb energy from the force of an impact by resisting further tension along their longitudinal axis and allow the outer layer and inner layer to move relative to each other. The helmet affords a reduction in the amount of force, including rotational force, from an impact that is transferred to the head of a user. | 03-14-2013 |
20130185837 | Protective Helmet - A protective member such as a helmet includes an outer layer and an inner layer interconnected by multiple connectors, such as extension springs, under tension along their longitudinal axis. The connectors absorb energy from an impact force by resisting further tension along their longitudinal axis and allow the outer layer and inner layer to move relative to each other. In the helmet application, the head of a user experiences less impact force, reduced change in momentum or position of the head and neck, reduced head and neck loads and reduced amounts of linear and rotational acceleration. The protective member can be used in numerous applications and environments, including for participants in sports, in applications including bumpers, passenger cabins, car seats and beds. | 07-25-2013 |
20150250246 | Protective Helmet - A protective member such as a helmet includes an outer layer and an inner layer interconnected by multiple connectors, such as extension springs, under tension along their longitudinal axis. The connectors absorb energy from an impact force by resisting further tension along their longitudinal axis and allow the outer layer and inner layer to move relative to each other. In the helmet application, the head of a user experiences less impact force, reduced change in momentum or position of the head and neck, reduced head and neck loads and reduced amounts of linear and rotational acceleration. The protective member can be used in numerous applications and environments, including for participants in sports, in applications including bumpers, passenger cabins, car seats and beds. | 09-10-2015 |
Eric Phipps, Placerville, CA US
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20120292148 | MOTORCYCLE FORK RESTRAINT DEVICE - A restraint device for being secured on a telescopic suspension comprising a first portion, which may be a fork band comprising a first restraining hook, a second portion comprising a body, a trigger, at least one magnetic member, and a second restraining hook, wherein the first restraining hook and the second restraining hook are configured to selectively engage one another to secure the suspension in a compressed position, and wherein the at least one magnetic member is configured to retract the second restraining hook when the device is disengaged to permit normal operation of the suspension. | 11-22-2012 |
20140360827 | MOTORCYCLE FORK RESTRAINT DEVICE - A restraint device for being secured on a telescopic suspension comprising a first portion, which may be a fork band comprising a first restraining hook, a second portion comprising a body, a trigger, at least one magnetic member, and a second restraining hook, wherein the first restraining hook and the second restraining hook are configured to selectively engage one another to secure the suspension in a compressed position, and wherein the at least one magnetic member is configured to retract the second restraining hook when the device is disengaged to permit normal operation of the suspension. | 12-11-2014 |
Greg Phipps, Gilroy, CA US
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20080320003 | SCALING NETWORK SERVICES USING DNS - Lookup requests received by a domain name service (DNS) are processed based on the actual location of data associated with a requested content page rather than a domain mapping of IP addresses. A DNS server which receives a request initiates a query for the location of user data associated with the request based on an object handle contained in a domain name of the request. The location data is used to construct an IP address which is provided in response to the IP lookup request received by the DNS server. The DNS system may be used to provide IP addresses for a scaled web-based networking service, alternate versions of a service and a service implementing rolling upgrades. | 12-25-2008 |
James A. Phipps, Tucson, AZ US
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20150086837 | CERAMIC/POLYMER MATRIX FOR ELECTRODE PROTECTION IN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS, INCLUDING RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERIES - Articles and methods for forming ceramic/polymer composite structures for electrode protection in electrochemical cells, including rechargeable lithium batteries, are presented. | 03-26-2015 |
James D. Phipps, Montclair, VA US
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20090000022 | Shower water toy construction system - A shower water construction system for a child/user, which also functions as a showering system and utilizes a pre-existing bath/shower unit as a supporting structure. The construction system comprises a main control valve to divert water from a pre-existing shower water pipe stem, a pressure regulator to limit water pressure to downstream components, child/user control and diverter valves to allow for turning the system off and on and allocating water flow between components, semi-rigid and flexible pipe, “Y” connectors and suction cups and brackets. Other components, such as a hand-held sprayer, spraying bathtub mat and spraying shower curtain may also be integrated/connected into the system. | 01-01-2009 |
James Matthew Phipps, Midland City, AL US
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20150196151 | PORTABLE STAND FOR PERSONAL ITEMS - A portable stand with a first board and a second board is provided. The first board includes a top surface, a bottom surface and an edge. The edge includes a first side, a second side, a top and a bottom. At least one notch is formed on the top, and a locking slot is formed on the first side. The second board includes a top surface, a bottom surface and an edge. The edge includes a first side, a second side, a top and a bottom. An opening is formed through the top surface and bottom surface in between the edge. The top surface includes a recess formed in between an inner edge, and a locking slot is formed on the second side. The locking slot of the first board and the locking slot of the second board interlock and support the first board in a substantially upright position when resting on a surface. | 07-16-2015 |
James P. Phipps, Pacifica, CA US
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20150272742 | GLENOID IMPLANT - An apparatus can include a base plate. A glenosphere can be configured to be mountable to the base plate. The glenosphere can be adapted to operate with a complementary humeral component. The base plate can include a removable taper member on a side of the base plate facing the glenosphere. The taper member can be configured to mount the glenosphere to the base plate. | 10-01-2015 |
James P. Phipps, South Whitley, IN US
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20130138163 | ULTRASONIC ORTHOPEDIC TAPER DISSOCIATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A dissociation device comprises a transducer configured to produce acoustic vibration selected to be sufficient to dissociate a male portion from an engaged female portion of a medical device, a power source configured to supply power to the transducer, and a processor for controlling the transducer. The transducer can be configured to produce ultrasonic acoustic vibration. The male portion of the medical device can comprise a male taper and the female portion can comprise a corresponding female taper. | 05-30-2013 |
20130282129 | GLENOID IMPLANT - An apparatus can include a base plate. A glenosphere can be configured to be mountable to the base plate. The glenosphere can be adapted to operate with a complementary humeral component. The base plate can include a removable taper member on a side of the base plate facing the glenosphere. The taper member can be configured to mount the glenosphere to the base plate. | 10-24-2013 |
20130304228 | BONE JOINT PROSTHESIS AND METHOD - A bone joint prosthesis can augment or replace a natural bone joint. The prosthesis can include a joint head portion and an elongated stem. The stem can include a proximal end coupled to the joint head portion and a distal end having a sharp edge. A stem body, including a bore, can extend between the proximal end of the elongated stem and the sharp edge at the distal end of the elongated stem. The sharp edge of the elongated stem can be capable of being pressed into a long bone so as to core intact marrow into the bore of the stem body. A method can include preparing a bone for a bone joint prosthesis. A sharp distal end of an elongated stem of the bone joint prosthesis can be pressed into the bone. Intact bone marrow can be cored into a bore of the elongated stem. | 11-14-2013 |
20140088722 | SHOULDER IMPLANT SYSTEM - Art apparatus can include a humeral stem. A glenosphere can be configured to be mountable to the humeral stem. The glenosphere can be adapted to operate with a complementary glenoid component. The humeral stern can include a removable taper member on a side of the humeral stem facing the glenosphere. The taper member can be configured to mount the glenosphere to the humeral stem. | 03-27-2014 |
Jason N. Phipps, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150121423 | VIEWER-AUTHORED CONTENT ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR IN-THE-MOMENT BROADCAST IN CONJUNCTION WITH MEDIA PROGRAMS - A method, apparatus, and system for providing viewer-derived content for broadcast presentation in conjunction with a broadcast of a media program by a provider of the media program is disclosed. The disclosed system and method (1) simplifies the process for viewers to provide viewer-authored media to broadcasters, while minimizing the data transmission requirements between portable viewer devices and the broadcaster, (2) allows advance approval for the broadcasters to use that viewer-generated content to generate and disseminate viewer-authored-content and (3) provides for management of viewer-generated content (4) integrates with social networks that can be used to at least preliminarily assess the popularity and suitability of the viewer-generated content for broadcast to other viewers. | 04-30-2015 |
Jeff Phipps, Tallahassee, FL US
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20150083732 | Main Body - A device for retaining solid portions of a food product that contains solid and liquid components. The device comprises an opening, angled side walls, and an angled bottom surface that acts as a bottom surface. The device fits into a liquid container, such as a soup cup. The angled sidewalk cause a wedging effect that keeps the invention from dropping down to the bottom of the liquid container. The bottom surface contains a perforated region that allows the liquid element of the food product to flow through to the bottom of the liquid container, but retaining the solid portions. By retaining the solid portions of the food product proximate the mouth of the liquid container, the user is able to consume the solid portions of the food product without a utensil. In addition, the design of the invention forces the solid elements into the user's mouth. | 03-26-2015 |
Jennifer Phipps, San Antonio, TX US
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20140268168 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY AND TWO-PHOTON LUMINESCENCE IMAGING - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure include a combined catheter-based optical coherence tomography-two-photon luminescence (OCT-TPL) imaging system. Exemplary embodiments further include methods to detect, and further characterize the distribution of cellular components (e.g., macrophage, collagen/elastin fiber, lipid droplet) in thin-cap fibroatheromas with high spatial resolution in vivo. | 09-18-2014 |
Jennifer E. Phipps, San Antonio, TX US
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20160078309 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING BRIGHT SPOT INDICATIONS OBSERVED THROUGH OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure include apparatus and methods for identifying bright spot indications observed through optical coherence tomography. The indications can be evaluated, for example, to link risk factors or other conditions to clinically relevant outcomes. | 03-17-2016 |
J. Michael Phipps, Springfield, VA US
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20100277904 | HEAT SINKING AND FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD, FOR SOLID STATE LIGHT FIXTURE UTILIZING AN OPTICAL CAVITY - Disclosed exemplary solid state light fixtures use optical cavities to combine or integrate light from LEDs or the like. In such a fixture, the cavity is formed by a light transmissive structure having a volume, and a diffuse reflector that covers a contoured portion of the structure. A heat sink member supports a flexible circuit board so as to position the light emitters to couple light to the transmissive structure and provide effective heat dissipation. The circuit board has flexible tabs mounting the emitters. When installed in the fixture, the tabs bend and the emitters press against a sufficiently rigid periphery of the light transmissive structure. TIM may be compressed between the heat sink member and the opposite surface of each tab. Heat conductive surface pads and heat conductors through vias through the tabs conduct heat from the emitters to the heat sink member, e.g. through the TIM. | 11-04-2010 |
20110176291 | SEMICONDUCTOR LAMP - A lamp for general lighting applications utilizes solid state light emitters and provides light output that may approximate light emissions from of an incandescent lamp. An exemplary lamp includes a bulb and a pedestal extending into the bulb that supports the light emitters in orientations such that emissions from the emitters through the bulb approximate emissions from a filament of an incandescent lamp. An inner member around the emitters and the pedestal provides further light processing, e.g. diffusing and/or phosphor luminescence. The lamp conforms to form factors and/or uses lamp base connectors of common incandescent lamps and/or compact fluorescent lamps. For efficient substitution of components during manufacture of lamps to different specifications, at least some examples use modular couplings for the parts of the lamp to the heat sink or other housing, such as for couplings of the lamp base, the bulb and the inner light processing member (if provided). | 07-21-2011 |
20110176316 | SEMICONDUCTOR LAMP WITH THERMAL HANDLING SYSTEM - A lamp for general lighting applications is described. The lamp utilizes solid state light emitting sources to produce and distribute white light and dissipate the heat generated by the solid state light emitting sources. The lamp includes a thermal handling system having a heat sink and a thermal core made of a thermally conductive material to dissipate the heat generated by the solid state light emitting sources to a point outside the lamp. | 07-21-2011 |
20110193473 | WHITE LIGHT LAMP USING SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTER(S) AND REMOTELY DEPLOYED PHOSPHOR(S) - The present subject matter relates to lamps for general lighting applications. More specifically, white light lamps described herein use semiconductor source to pump remotely deployed phosphor to produce light of desired characteristics. The lamps conform to form factors and/or use lamp base connectors of widely accepted lamp designs, such as those of common incandescent lamps and/or compact fluorescent lamps. | 08-11-2011 |
20130003376 | SEMICONDUCTOR LAMP WITH THERMAL HANDLING SYSTEM - A lamp, for general lighting applications, utilizes solid state light emitting sources to produce and distribute white light. The exemplary lamp also includes elements to dissipate the heat generated by the solid state light emitting sources. The lamp includes a thermal handling system having a heat sink and a thermal core made of a thermally conductive material to dissipate the heat generated by the solid state light emitting sources to a point outside the lamp. | 01-03-2013 |
Joseph B. Phipps, Maple Grove, MN US
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20090264855 | Method and Device for Transdermal Electrotransport Delivery of Fentanyl and Sufentanil - The invention provides an improved electrotransport drug delivery system for analgesic drugs, namely fentanyl and sufentanil. The fentanyl/sufentanil is provided as a water soluble salt (eg, fentanyl hydrochloride) dispersed in a hydrogel formulation for use in an electrotransport device ( | 10-22-2009 |
Joseph B. Phipps, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090105632 | Electrotransport Of Lisuride - An electrotransport system for delivery of lisuride or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The system has a donor electrode assembly, a counter electrode assembly, and a controller electrically connected to the donor electrode assembly and the counter electrode assembly. The donor electrode assembly has a donor reservoir that contains a lisuride salt. The controller is electrically connected to the donor and counter electrode assemblies and is operatable for controlling current for the electrotransport. | 04-23-2009 |
20100076368 | Electrotransport Delivery Device Having Improved Safety and Reduced Abuse Potential - An electrotransport device for delivering one or more therapeutic agents through the skin includes electrodes for contacting the skin, at least one electrode containing the agent, a power source for generating electrical current (I | 03-25-2010 |
20130251760 | Transdermal Analgesic Systems with Reduced Abuse Potential - A transdermal analgesic system having reduced potential for abuse, wherein the system provides for the controlled release of the antagonist at a rate sufficient to provide an abuse limiting release rate ratio of the antagonist to the analgesic when the dosage form is subject to abuse is disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
Joseph Bradley Phipps, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090105634 | Anodic Reservoir for Electrotransport of Cationic Drug - An electrotransport system for delivery of a cationic drug. The system has a donor anodic reservoir having an insoluble biocompatible polymeric anion source embedded in the reservoir. The anion source has precipitating anions that can precipitate out metal ions generated from sacrificial metal of the anode during electrotransport. | 04-23-2009 |
Kermit O. Phipps, Harriman, TN US
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20110156723 | NON-CONTACTING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING CONTACT VOLTAGE SOURCES AND PROVIDING A WARNING FOR SAME - This invention relates to non-contact measurement methods and an apparatus for the identification of hazardous contact voltages on energized objects and surfaces. The apparatus includes an electric field sensor structured to sense an electric field and a gain amplifier electrically connected to the electric field sensor to amplify electric signals from the electric field sensor. The apparatus further includes a signal conditioning circuit adapted to process the amplified electric signals and form time-coordinated signals and a digital signal processor adapted to evaluate the time-coordinated signals and provide a user with a status of a contact voltage source by activating an appropriate status indicator. | 06-30-2011 |
20110254534 | NON-CONTACT ARC DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a non-contact arc detection, recognition, and warning apparatus for the detection of arcing in an electrical system. The apparatus includes an electric field detector having first and second electric field sensors adapted to sense electric fields; a magnetic field detector having a multi-axis magnetic field sensor adapted to detect a magnetic field; and a digital signal processor. The digital signal processor compares and enhances signals obtained from the electric field detector and the magnetic field detector and creates a response to alert a user of the presence of arcing. | 10-20-2011 |
Kristina J. Phipps, Elmhurst, IL US
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20120107464 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FOOD PRODUCT WITH ADDITIVES - A food product includes a first extruded component, a second extruded component co-extruded over the first component, the second component comprising a meat component and an additive, and a casing provided over the second component, wherein the additive comprises at least one of a flavoring, a seasoning, and a coloring. | 05-03-2012 |
20140212550 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FOOD PRODUCT WITH ADDITIVES - A food product includes a first extruded component, a second extruded component co-extruded over the first component, the second component comprising a meat component and an additive, and a casing provided over the second component, wherein the additive comprises at least one of a flavoring, a seasoning, and a coloring. | 07-31-2014 |
Lenvill C. Phipps, Dallas, TX US
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20080313911 | Hunting Knife - The present invention relates to a hunting knife for assisting a hunter in field dressing an animal, particularly for assistance with breaking the pelvic bone of the animal. The knife includes a handle, a single blade and an extended element. The longitudinal axis of the knife and the longitudinal axis of the extended element are disposed generally parallel and co-planar, as defined herein. A forward-receiving slot is formed between the blade and the extended element for receiving a portion of the pelvic bone of the animal. The present invention includes sheaths for containing the knife of the present invention. A method for using the knife of the present invention includes the steps of contacting the knife to the portion of the pelvic bone desired to be broken and pulling up on the knife so as to break the bone. | 12-25-2008 |
Lisa A. Phipps, New Enterprise, PA US
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20090211536 | Carrier device for saddles - The carrier device for saddles is a device intended for mounting behind a saddle and provides a way for a horseback rider to carry a dog or other items that might not be suitable for a traditional saddlebag or backpack. The carrier device for saddles may be made from flex tree material, and has four vertical sides and an open top. Holes in the front and rear walls of the device are sized to accommodate the head and legs of a dog. A harness is provided inside the device that secures a dog in a prone position on the back of a horse. The device attaches to the saddle girth. Two inserts are provided that can accommodate different sizes of dogs, or to allow other items to be carried when a dog is not aboard. | 08-27-2009 |
Lloyd Myles Phipps, Shelton, WA US
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20140047880 | Methods of Processing Food Waste - This disclosure describes, in part, methods of making compost by combining shellfish waste and fruit waste. In some implementations, the shellfish waste contains chitin and calcium carbonates and the addition of the fruit waste may provide a deodorizing function as well as a de-carbonization reaction to the shellfish waste. In other implementations, where chitin may not be present the shellfish waste, the addition of the fruit waste may produce useful calcium salts and/or the calcium content. In some implementations, the methods may allow for production of compost that is odorless. | 02-20-2014 |
L. Myles Phipps, Shelton, WA US
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20120150146 | Syringe Devices, Components of Syringe Devices, and Methods of Forming Components and Syringe Devices - A syringe device includes a syringe barrel and piston having a fluid passageway extending from a vial port. Another syringe device includes a syringe barrel, a piston sleeve and an insert. A channel extends along a side of the insert. A valve controls fluid communication between the channel and the syringe barrel. Another syringe device has a syringe barrel, a piston sleeve and an insert. A valve controls fluid communication between a compartment within the insert and the syringe barrel. A method of preparing a medication includes providing a component within a syringe barrel and another component within a compartment of a piston insert. A seal is over-molded onto a tip of the insert and an end of a piston sleeve. The sleeve is rotated relative to the insert to establish fluid communication between the compartment and the barrel chamber. | 06-14-2012 |
20120279884 | Syringe Devices and Methods for Mixing and Administering Medication - The invention includes a device having a chamber within a syringe. A fluid passageway extends through a syringe piston. A valve is associated with the passageway controlling fluid passage through the piston. The invention includes a piercing structure having a head segment and a body portion, with a channel through the body portion and through at least one surface of the head without passing through the tip. In another aspect the invention encompasses a method of preparing an agent for administration to an individual. A first component is provided within a syringe and a second component is provided within a vial. A closed valve is associated with a fluid passageway between the vial and the syringe barrel through a piston. Valve repositioning allows fluid passage and sliding of the piston joins the first and second components. Repeated sliding of the piston mixes the components to produce the medication agent. | 11-08-2012 |
20120288571 | Antimicrobial Agents and Methods of Use - The present application relates to novel antimicrobial compositions and methods of using said antimicrobial compositions for inhibiting and treating microbial growth, microbial infections, inflammatory diseases, viral diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and/or conditions that may be regulated or associated with microbial infections, such as cancer. | 11-15-2012 |
20130287860 | ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE - The present application relates to novel antimicrobial compositions and methods of using said antimicrobial compositions for inhibiting and treating microbial growth, microbial infections, inflammatory diseases, viral diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and/or conditions that may be regulated or associated with microbial infections, such as cancer. | 10-31-2013 |
20130287861 | ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE - The present application relates to novel antimicrobial compositions and methods of using said antimicrobial compositions for inhibiting and treating microbial growth, microbial infections, inflammatory diseases, viral diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and/or conditions that may be regulated or associated with microbial infections, such as cancer. | 10-31-2013 |
20140100532 | Syringe Devices, Components of Syringe Devices, and Methods of Forming Components and Syringe Devices - A syringe device includes a syringe barrel and piston having a fluid passageway extending from a vial port. Another syringe device includes a syringe barrel, a piston sleeve and an insert. A channel extends along a side of the insert. A valve controls fluid communication between the channel and the syringe barrel. Another syringe device has a syringe barrel, a piston sleeve and an insert. A valve controls fluid communication between a compartment within the insert and the syringe barrel. A method of preparing a medication includes providing a component within a syringe barrel and another component within a compartment of a piston insert. A seal is over-molded onto a tip of the insert and an end of a piston sleeve. The sleeve is rotated relative to the insert to establish fluid communication between the compartment and the barrel chamber. | 04-10-2014 |
20140243725 | Antimicrobial Medical Dressings and Protecting Wounds and Catheter Sites - An antimicrobial medical dressing provides a combination of antimicrobial agents in various concentrations that protect against microorganisms, absorb exudates, and promote healing. The antimicrobial agents may include compositions of ethanol, hydrogen peroxide, and/or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. | 08-28-2014 |
20160030671 | Multi-Chamber Injection Device - A multi-chamber injection device includes multiple syringes. The multiple syringes may be arrayed in a circular, linear, or other format. In some implementations, a needle, port, or similar may be shared by all the syringes in configuration that allows only one syringe to deliver contents at a time while blocking the other syringes from delivering their respective contents. In some implementations, the syringes may be all stored in the same container. One or more of the chambers of a multi-chamber injection device may be preloaded with medication. Different medications may be loaded into different chambers. The medications may be selected to treat the same medical condition. | 02-04-2016 |
L. Myles Phipps, Seattle, WA US
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20110052664 | Antimicrobial Medical Dressings and Protecting Wounds and Catheter Sites - An antimicrobial medical dressing provides a combination of antimicrobial agents in various concentrations that protect against microorganisms, absorb exudates, and promote healing. The antimicrobial agents may include compositions of ethanol, hydrogen peroxide, and/or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. | 03-03-2011 |
Lori A. Phipps, Montclair, VA US
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20090000022 | Shower water toy construction system - A shower water construction system for a child/user, which also functions as a showering system and utilizes a pre-existing bath/shower unit as a supporting structure. The construction system comprises a main control valve to divert water from a pre-existing shower water pipe stem, a pressure regulator to limit water pressure to downstream components, child/user control and diverter valves to allow for turning the system off and on and allocating water flow between components, semi-rigid and flexible pipe, “Y” connectors and suction cups and brackets. Other components, such as a hand-held sprayer, spraying bathtub mat and spraying shower curtain may also be integrated/connected into the system. | 01-01-2009 |
Mel A. Phipps, Sugar Land, TX US
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20150026444 | Compiler-control Method for Load Speculation In a Statically Scheduled Microprocessor - A statically scheduled processor compiler schedules a speculative load in the program before the data is needed. The compiler inserts a conditional instruction confirming or disaffirming the speculative load before the program behavior changes due to the speculative load. The condition is not based solely upon whether the speculative load address is correct but preferably includes dependence according to the original source code. The compiler may statically schedule two or more branches in parallel with orthogonal conditions. | 01-22-2015 |
Mel Alan Phipps, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130185703 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOFTWARE INSTRUCTION TRANSLATION FROM A HIGH-LEVEL LANGUAGE TO A SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION SET - A computer system includes a processor and program storage coupled to the processor. The program storage stores a software instruction translator that, when executed by the processor, is configured to receive source code and translate the source code to a low-level language. The source code is restricted to a subset of a high-level language and the low-level language is a specialized instruction set. Each statement of the subset of the high-level language directly maps to an instruction of the low-level language. | 07-18-2013 |
20150019836 | REGISTER FILE STRUCTURES COMBINING VECTOR AND SCALAR DATA WITH GLOBAL AND LOCAL ACCESSES - The number of registers required is reduced by overlapping scalar and vector registers. This also allows increased compiler flexibility when mixing scalar and vector instructions. Local register read ports are minimized by restricting read access. Dedicated predicate registers reduces requirements for general registers, and allows reduction of critical timing paths by allowing the predicate registers to be placed next to the predicate unit. | 01-15-2015 |
Michael Phipps, Springfield, VA US
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20100277907 | HEAT SINKING AND FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD, FOR SOLID STATE LIGHT FIXTURE UTILIZING AN OPTICAL CAVITY - Disclosed exemplary solid state light fixtures use optical cavities to combine or integrate light from LEDs or the like. In such a fixture, the cavity is formed by a light transmissive structure having a volume, and a diffuse reflector that covers a contoured portion of the structure. A circuit board has flexible tabs mounting the light emitters. A heat sink member supports the circuit board and is contoured relative to the shape of the light transmissive structure so that the tabs bend and the emitters press against a sufficiently rigid periphery of the light transmissive structure. TIM may be compressed between the heat sink member and the opposite surface of each tab. Various contours/angles of the periphery of the light transmissive structure and the mating portion of the heat sink member may be used. | 11-04-2010 |
Nathan Phipps, York, ME US
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20140366269 | VENTILATION AND TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT OPENING FOR SLEEPING BAGS - A sleeping bag with one more ventilation/temperature adjustment openings. The sleeping bag includes a length and width and the one more ventilation/temperature adjustment openings extend along a length of the front or upper side of the sleeping bag. A first more ventilation/temperature adjustment opening is located on a first side of a central opening access and a second more ventilation/temperature adjustment opening is located on a second side of the central opening access. Each more ventilation/temperature adjustment openings includes a fastening mechanism that when opened, a crevice is formed in the outer layer and insulative material of the sleeping bag, allowing the sleeping bag to vent better, thereby cooling an occupant of the sleeping bag and offering temperature regulation. | 12-18-2014 |
Ned Herman Phipps, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20130063558 | Systems and Methods for Incorporating Two Dimensional Images Captured by a Moving Studio Camera with Actively Controlled Optics into a Virtual Three Dimensional Coordinate System - A method for incorporating two dimensional images such as those captured by a video camera, which is moving and whose optics, particularly zoom and focus, are controlled by a human or by automatic means, into a virtual three dimensional coordinate system is provided In one embodiment the method acquires calibration data over the functional range of the studio camera optics, and then in operation dynamically performs the appropriate transformations needed to map the video stream to the virtual coordinate system, even as the acquiring studio camera moves, zooms, and changes focus. | 03-14-2013 |
20150195509 | Systems and Methods for Incorporating Two Dimensional Images Captured by a Moving Studio Camera with Actively Controlled Optics into a Virtual Three Dimensional Coordinate System - A method for incorporating two dimensional images such as those captured by a video camera, which is moving and whose optics, particularly zoom and focus, are controlled by a human or by automatic means, into a virtual three dimensional coordinate system is provided In one embodiment the method acquires calibration data over the functional range of the studio camera optics, and then in operation dynamically performs the appropriate transformations needed to map the video stream to the virtual coordinate system, even as the acquiring studio camera moves, zooms, and changes focus. | 07-09-2015 |
Paul B. Phipps, Fishers, IN US
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20090005938 | VEHICLE SEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system comprises a vehicle seating system including a seat and at least one powered seat adjustment actuator for altering the seating position formed by the seat. Additionally, the system includes a vehicle braking system including vehicle brakes and a brake pedal. The system further includes a signal sent in response to application of the vehicle brakes and/or other triggering events, such as turn signal activation and others which leads to suspension of movement of the actuator during application of the vehicle brakes. | 01-01-2009 |
20130062921 | VEHICLE SEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING FATIGUE WITH CHANGING ACTUATOR MOVEMENT - A system comprises a vehicle seating system including a seat and at least one powered seat adjustment actuator for altering the seating position formed by the seat. Additionally, the system includes a controller for receiving at least one signal based on at least one vehicle/user event. For reducing fatigue, the controller controls slow seat movement while the vehicle is moving, and changes slow movement between first and second slow movements based on the vehicle/user event(s). | 03-14-2013 |
Randall Lige Phipps, Lucasville, OH US
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20090071964 | Caddycan household trash storage & removal system - A trash can for easy removal and carrying of a full trash bag consisting of two parts the first part being the “can part” having a unique design and shape as to accommodate the insertion of the “caddy part” of the present invention. The second part being the “trash bag caddy” part consisting of a rectangular bottom having two elongated handles hinged to opposite sides and running adjacent to the sides of the “can part” from the bottom to the top at which point handle grips are attached by means of a hinge pin. Allowing for easy removal and carrying of a full bag of trash. | 03-19-2009 |
Richard P. Phipps US
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20150283205 | THY1 (CD90) AS A NOVEL THERAPY TO CONTROL ADIPOSE TISSUE ACCUMULATION - The present invention relates to methods of treating a condition involving excessive adipogenesis. This method relates to selecting a subject having a condition involving excessive adipogenesis and administering to the selected subject a composition comprising a Thy1 protein or polypeptide fragment thereof, or an agent that enhances Thy1 expression, under conditions effective to treat the condition. The present invention also relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding a Thy1 protein or the fragment thereof and pharmaceutical formulations including such a protein or fragment thereof or an agent that enhances Thy1 expression and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also relates to methods of inhibiting adipogenesis and/or decreasing adipocyte size, as well as methods of screening a candidate compound for its ability to influence adipogenesis. | 10-08-2015 |
Ricky D. Phipps, Chicago, IL US
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20150278219 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DOCUMENTING, ANALYZING, AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE - Systems and methods of the present disclosure facilitate managing information technology (IT) infrastructure. The system can include a server configured to retrieve data records for first and second IT assets, each asset comprising at least one of a computing device, a software application, an end user, a business unit, a piece of networking hardware, or an agreement for an IT service. The server can select a template comprising a relationship between the first and second data records. The system can include a link generator configured to generate a different relationship, absent from the template, between the first and second data records. The system can include a search engine configured to identify third and fourth IT assets that satisfy the second relationship, determine an indices of completeness for the third and fourth IT assets, and rank the third and fourth IT assets based on the indices to generate an ordered list. | 10-01-2015 |
Riley M. Phipps, Fort Collins, CO US
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20110204622 | Male bayonet connector - A male bayonet connector connects a section of tubing to a female latch connector. The male bayonet connector includes a shaft defining a lumen, a distal end portion, and a proximal end portion. The distal end portion of the shaft has a sealing surface configured to engage a seal member within the female latch connector to create a fluid-tight seal. The shaft defines an annular recess proximal to and adjacent the distal end portion. The annular recess has a proximal chamfered sidewall and a distal sidewall perpendicular to the axis of the lumen, which are separated by a band of smaller diameter than the sealing surface. A grip is formed on the make bayonet connector between the proximal end portion and the annular recess. A ratio of a length of the first sealing surface to a distance between the grip and the distal sidewall is such that a side-load force, as imparted on the male bayonet connector, will not break a fluid-tight seal between the sealing surface and the seal member. | 08-25-2011 |
20110210541 | Button latch with integrally molded cantilever springs - An integral button latch is formed for use in a female fluid connector housing. The button latch has a latch plate, a button actuator, and two or more cantilevered leg springs extending from beneath the actuation surface to interface with the connector housing. The latch plate, the button actuator, and the leg springs are all integrally formed. The leg springs bias the latch plate in a locked position and resist depression forces applied to either of the button actuator or the latch plate. By integrally forming the button latch structure, the separate costs associated with purchasing the springs, molding the lock latch, and the ensuing assembly of the three are significantly diminished. | 09-01-2011 |
Robert J. Phipps, Albany, CA US
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20140350253 | ASYMMETRIC ELECTROPHILIC FLUORINATION USING AN ANIONIC CHIRAL PHASE-TRANSFER CATALYST - The discovery of distinct modes of asymmetric catalysis has the potential to rapidly advance chemists' ability to build enantioenriched molecules. As an example, the use of chiral cation salts as phase-transfer catalysts for anionic reagents has enabled a vast set of enantioselective transformations. A largely overlooked analogous mechanism wherein a chiral anionic catalyst brings a cationic species into solution is itself a powerful method. The concept is broadly applicable to a number of different reaction pathways, including to the enantioselective fluorocyclization of olefins, and dearomatization of aromatic systems with a cationic electrophile-transferring (e.g., fluorinating) agent and a chiral phosphate catalyst. The reactions proceed in high yield and stereoselectivity. The compounds and methods of the invention are of particular value, especially considering the scarcity of alternative approaches. | 11-27-2014 |
Samuel W. Phipps, Moon Township, PA US
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20090037348 | Method of calculating and displaying premium freight costs - Methods for calculating and displaying premium freight costs are provided. The methods comprise the steps of: A) selecting a time period of interest; B) selecting all shipments occurring within the selected time period and indexing the shipments into a list; C) for each shipment in the list, evaluating whether the shipment was delivered in the optimal mode, optimal source, and/or optimal carrier, and if a non-optimal mode, source or carrier was used, calculating premium freight cost; D) if the premium freight cost is not negative, adding the premium freight cost to a lane for the non-optimal mode; and E) displaying the premium freight cost by lane on a computer screen. Information for carrying out the methods of the present invention is contained in various databases containing shipment data and optimality tables. | 02-05-2009 |
Timothy Gayle Phipps, Woodstock, GA US
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20120205000 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND ASSEMBLIES FOR FILLING DISPENSERS WITH SEMILIQUID MATERIALS - Described are filling station assemblies for filling dispensers with semiliquid materials, wherein the filling station assemblies include a housing with a drive system and a brake assembly, a shaft releasably coupled to the drive system and adjacent the brake assembly, and a push rod coupled to the shaft. The drive system includes a leveraging plate that is configured to couple to the shaft so as to lower the shaft and push rod from a rest position to an advanced position when a driving force is applied to the drive system. The brake assembly includes a friction surface that is configured to maintain the shaft and push rod in the advanced position when the driving force is removed from the drive system such that the shaft is released from the drive system. | 08-16-2012 |
William H. Phipps, St Paris, OH US
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20090295133 | GAS FILL PROCESS AND INFLATOR WELD DESIGN SIMPLIFICATION - A method is provided for filling an enclosure with an ignitable mixture of gases. The enclosure has an outer wall comprising an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a fill aperture extending therethrough. The method comprises delivering a predetermined amount of pressurized combustible gas into the enclosure through the fill aperture, delivering a first predetermined amount of pressurized inert gas into the enclosure through the fill aperture at a first pressurization rate, delivering a second predetermined amount of pressurized inert gas into the enclosure through the fill aperture at a second pressurization rate, welding a sealing member to the outer wall of the enclosure by a welding process to form a weld operable to seal the fill aperture and to permit the enclosure to store pressurized gas therein. The first pressurization rate allows the first predetermined amount of pressurized inert gas to mix with the predetermined amount of pressurized combustible gas to form an ignitable mixture. The second pressurization rate is lower than the first pressurization rate. The second pressurization rate allows stratification to form within the enclosure between a layer of the ignitable mixture and a layer of the second predetermined amount of pressurized inert gas. The layer of the second predetermined amount of pressurized inert gas is disposed between the layer of the ignitable mixture and the fill aperture. | 12-03-2009 |
20100078922 | Inflator bottle for combustible gas mixture - An inflator bottle adapted for controlled release of product gas to deploy an inflatable cushion and a method thereof is provided. The inflator bottle comprises a compartment filled with a combustible gas mixture having a partition that divides the compartment into a first region and a second region. Upon a crash event, an igniter on the inflator bottle ignites initiating combustion in the first region. Combustion propagates in the first region toward a nozzle building pressure in the first region sufficient to rupture a burst disk over the passage of the nozzle releasing product gas through the nozzle. The release of product gas through the nozzle draws combustible gas mixture from the second region flowing through the gas portal on the partition into the first region for combustion. The area of the gas portal between the regions is sized in relation to the size of the minimum area of the passage of the nozzle to supply the combustible gas mixture to the first region at a rate that maintains the flame front while preventing it from propagating out into the second region or out the nozzle until the remaining combustible gas mixture in the compartment is consumed. | 04-01-2010 |