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Donald N. Pierce, Jr., Boulder, CO US
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20120064874 | MOVIE MODE AND CONTENT AWARDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method is presented for awarding content to users of mobile devices for attending events, appearing at locations, or viewing audiovisual content. One embodiment also automatically alters the configuration of mobile devices, which is particularly useful in movie theaters. An application on the device recognizes an audible signal provided at the location or in the audiovisual content. The signal can also be used to unlock content. In this way, desired content is available only when the user has attended an event such as an event sponsored by the content creator. The content can relate to the event, and can be synchronized to the event. The signal can also trigger an application or unlock content at a store location. For example, a scavenger hunt can be guided by an application on the mobile device. | 03-15-2012 |
Donald R. Pierce, Jr., Enfield, CT US
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20140156315 | Settlement Evaluation Tool for Subrogation Recovery Enhancement - A settlement evaluation tool includes a settlement evaluation module having a statistical model, and an inquiry portal module. The inquiry portal module is configured to perform operations that include electronically receiving data related to an insurance liability dispute between a first insurance carrier and a second insurance carrier, and transferring the data to the settlement evaluation module. The settlement evaluation module is configured to perform operations that include applying the statistical model to the data to obtain an outcome probability associated with a strategy for resolving the dispute, and outputting the outcome probability. | 06-05-2014 |
Gary Ray Pierce, Jr., Buda, TX US
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20120160807 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PLASMA NOISE ON POWER PATH OF ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK - A vacuum plasma system has a table with a table power connector, and a fixture spaced apart from the table for defining a chamber between the table and the fixture. An electrostatic chuck (ESC) is mounted to the table in the chamber. The ESC has a side for supporting a workpiece, and an ESC power connector that electrically couples with the table power connector. A coupling extends between the table and ESC power connectors to provide electrical connection therebetween. A shield surrounds the coupling and portions of the table and ESC power connectors to reduce external fields applied to the coupling. | 06-28-2012 |
John W. Pierce, Jr., Wilmington, DE US
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20090205066 | FATTY ACID DESATURASE GENES FROM PLANTS - The preparation and use of nucleic acid fragments encoding fatty acid desaturase enzymes are described. The invention permits alteration of plant lipid composition. Chimeric genes incorporating such nucleic acid fragments with suitable regulatory sequences may be used to create transgenic plants with altered levels of unsaturated fatty acids. | 08-13-2009 |
Justin Pierce, Jr., Cary, NC US
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20090286570 | PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF PROCESSING EMBEDDED VISUAL CUES - A portable communication device is equipped with a camera and visual cue detection circuitry. The visual cue detection circuitry is configured to detect visual cues embedded into images and/or products. Upon detection of an embedded visual cue, the portable communication device is configured to initiate a secondary action, such as launching a game for playing or a media file for viewing, or reporting non-genuine or counterfeit products. | 11-19-2009 |
Richard H. Pierce, Jr., Sarasota, FL US
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20120105830 | Automated In Situ Contaminant Detection System - The present invention provides apparatuses for in situ chemical analysis of liquid samples. | 05-03-2012 |
Thomas L. Pierce, Jr., Brentwood, TN US
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20150088613 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR MANAGING FUEL COSTS - Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for managing fuel costs. Fuel-related data, including a request for authorization of a fuel transaction, is received from a fuel-related data source via a communications network. A fuel-related score is computed based on the fuel-related data and a predetermined weighting factor. The fuel-related score is presented through a user interface. In one example aspect, a fuel-related notification is generated for the fuel transaction based on the fuel-related score and a predetermined alert rule stored in an alert rule database. The predetermined alert rule is one of a plurality of sets of predetermined alert rules stored in association with a plurality of corresponding fleets, in another example. | 03-26-2015 |
Webster Pierce, Jr., Cut Off, LA US
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20130022399 | Wave Suppressor and Sediment Collection System - A system and method to provide water and sediment flow through a rock jetty, which includes a plurality of collection components mounted along a forward face of the rock jetty, each collection component having a plurality of flow pipes to receive water carrying sediment; a principal flow pipe to receive flow from the plurality of flow pipes and to carry water and sediment a predetermined distance to deposit at the rear of the jetty; a continuous trough mounted on the jetty forward face to efficiently capture water and sediment at entrances of the plurality of flow pipes; and a filter screen covering the entrance of the trough to allow water and sediment to flow into the trough and to prevent large rocks and other debris from entering. Sections of principal flow pipe may be removed when sufficient quantity of sediment has been deposited, so that additional sediment can be deposited. | 01-24-2013 |
20140314484 | WAVE SUPPRESSOR AND SEDIMENT COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR USE IN SHALLOW AND DEEPER WATER ENVIRONMENTS - A transportable wave suppressor and sediment collection (WSSC) system positionable in deep water along a coastline of a body of water, having a plurality of sections, each section further including a base portion having an upper floor portion, a forward wall, rear wall and two sidewalls and an open bottom end portion for being positioned on a floor of the body of water; at least a pair of raised elongated members positioned on the upper surface of the upper floor of the base; an upper portion to be secured to the base portion, the upper section having a angulated front wall to receive the flow of water through a plurality of flow pipes as the water engages each section; at least a pair of elongated openings in the upper portion for receiving the raised elongated members positioned on the upper surface of the upper wall of the base to define a means for securing the base to the upper portion. There is further provided a one way valving element positioned on the rear end of each flow pipe, for allowing water containing sediments to exit the pipe at the rear wall, but preventing the water and sediments from returning through the flow pipe; and a spacer portion to be positioned intermediate the base portion and upper portion, the spacer portion including a plurality of flow pipes to allow water carrying sediment to the rear of the section. | 10-23-2014 |
William M. Pierce, Jr., Louisville, KY US
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20090118164 | METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR THE TARGETED DELIVERY OF AGENTS TO BONE FOR INTERACTION THEREWITH - Bone targeted compounds and methods are provided. Compounds can include a Bone Targeting Portion (R | 05-07-2009 |
20120083440 | METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR THE TARGETED DELIVERY OF AGENTS TO BONE FOR INTERACTION THEREWITH - Bone targeted compounds and methods are provided. Compounds can include a Bone Targeting Portion (R | 04-05-2012 |
20130029901 | METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR THE TARGETED DELIVERY OF AGENTS TO BONE FOR INTERACTION THEREWITH - Bone targeted compounds and methods are provided. Compounds can include a Bone Targeting Portion (R | 01-31-2013 |