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Bryan J. Pittman, Fuquay-Varina, NC US
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| 20090152396 | Aircraft Landing Gear Assembly Shimmy Damper - An aircraft vehicular assembly is provided that includes a nonelastomeric outer tubular member having an inner axial center bore with a tubular cylindrical frictional interface contiguous smooth inner surface segment, and a nonelastomeric inner member having an outer bonding surface segment. The nonelastomeric inner member is rotationally received in the outer member inner axial center bore with the nonelastomeric inner strut member rotatable within said outer member. An elastomer encompasses the nonelastomeric inner strut member outer bonding surface segment. The elastomer has an inner bonding surface segment and an outer grooved elastomer surface, the inner bonding surface segment is bonded to the nonelastomeric inner member outer bonding surface segment. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090294583 | AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY SHIMMY DAMPER - An aircraft vehicular assembly is provided that includes a nonelastomeric outer tubular member having an inner axial center bore with a tubular cylindrical frictional interface contiguous smooth inner surface segment, and a nonelastomeric inner member having an outer bonding surface segment. The nonelastomeric inner member is rotationally received in the outer member inner axial center bore with the nonelastomeric inner strut member rotatable within said outer member. The assembly includes an elastomer encompassing the nonelastomeric inner strut member outer bonding surface segment. The elastomer has an inner bonding surface segment and an outer grooved elastomer surface, the inner bonding surface segment is bonded to the nonelastomeric inner member outer bonding surface segment. The assembly includes a grease disposed between the outer elastomer surface and the nonelastomeric outer member frictional interface inner surface segment with the greased grooved outer elastomer surface engaging the nonelastomeric outer member frictional interface inner surface segment and inhibiting an oscillating rotation. | 12-03-2009 |
Chantal Louise Pittman, Machaca, TX US
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| 20120126077 | Wall Mounting Bracket - A wall mounting bracket assists in mounting equipment to a wall. The wall mounting bracket includes a plate, a post, and a sliding nut. At least a portion of the post extends outwardly from the surface of the plate. The plate is coupled to a stud or other mounting device positioned within the wall behind the sheetrock. The post includes an equipment mounting section and a spacer. The spacer is positioned between the equipment mounting section and the plate and accommodates different wall thicknesses. The bottom surface of the sliding nut is slidably and securely positionable along the top surface of the equipment mounting section. Different types of wall-mounted equipment is coupled to the sliding nut and the equipment mounting section of the wall mounting bracket. Use of the wall mounting bracket allows the equipment to be mounted to the wall without an exposed flange and preserve structural integrity. | 05-24-2012 |
Christopher D. Pittman, Huntsville, AL US
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| 20110207209 | CULTURE SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND RELATED METHODS AND ARTICLES - Culture systems, devices and related methods and articles may automate the culturing or incubation process according to defined culturing protocols. Such may employ removable multi-well growth cassette. Wells may be subdivided into subwells. Such may employ removable media and waste cartridges and/or gas canisters to supply consumables, which may be supplied in kits, for example with processor executable culturing protocols. Direct fluidic coupling between growth cassettes and the removable cartridges or canisters may be employed. Operational and/or environmental conditions may be sensed or monitored, and may be used to adjust or alter operation. A microscopy subsystem may capture images which may be stored and/or analyzed. Analysis may be used to adjust or alter operation. | 08-25-2011 |
David Pittman, Temecula, CA US
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| 20080210729 | ERGONOMIC DUTY GEAR BELT - An ergonomic duty gear belt for carrying duty gear components having a first curved conically shaped side section and a second curved conically shaped side section pivotably hinged together and a lumbar pad wrapped around the hinged connection of the belt to provide support for the lumbar area of the wearer. | 09-04-2008 |
David L. Pittman, Temecula, CA US
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| 20100005556 | VACUUM SEALED PROTECTIVE COVER FOR BALLISTIC PANEL - A ballistic panel for use in ballistic apparel having a plurality of layers of ballistic material and a vacuum sealed covering layer surrounding the plurality of layers of ballistic material. | 01-14-2010 |
David Lynn Pittman, Temecula, CA US
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| 20120240300 | EDW Vest Insert - A ballistic protection garment for a wearer includes a carrier, a ballistic armor panel supported on the carrier, and an EDW insert supported on the carrier for protecting the wearer against an electrical discharge weapon. The insert includes an outer electrically conductive layer, an inner electrically conductive layer, and a central non-conductive layer disposed between the inner and outer electrically conductive layers. | 09-27-2012 |
David M. Pittman, Sussex, WI US
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| 20080213105 | Reciprocating Piston Pump with Air Valve, Detent and Poppets - An air valving system for a reciprocating piston pump ( | 09-04-2008 |
Deborah Diane Pittman, Belleville, MI US
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| 20090191805 | VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE FUEL CELL STACK ENCLOSURE - A fuel cell stack is housed within a fuel cell stack enclosure. Air is used to ventilate the fuel cell stack enclosure. The air may be pulled from an air stream used to cool a high voltage battery. The air may also be pulled from a vehicle compartment such as a vehicle trunk or vehicle cabin. Filters are used to remove particulate matter from the air. | 07-30-2009 |
Debra Pittman, Windham, NH US
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| 20090075884 | HUMAN IL-17F AND OTHER IL-17F-RELATED PROTEINS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Polynucleotides encoding human CTLA-8 and related proteins are disclosed. Human CTLA-8 proteins and methods for their production are also disclosed. Methods of treatment using human CTLA-8 proteins, rat CTLA-8 proteins and herpesvirus herpes CTLA-8 proteins are also provided. | 03-19-2009 |
Debra D. Pittman, Windham, NH US
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| 20080200381 | Methods and compositions for regulating bone and cartilage formation - The invention provides methods and compositions for diagnostic assays for detecting bone and cartilage formation and therapeutic methods and compositions for treating disease and disorders related to bone and cartilage formation or resorption, such as osteoporosis and bone fractions. The invention also provides therapeutic methods for diseases related to bone or cartilage formation or resorption. Methods for identifying therapeutics for such diseases are also provided. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090017019 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING BMP-10 ACTIVITY - Methods and compositions for modulating cardiac, renal and vascular cell function and homeostasis using agonists and antagonists of BMP-10 are disclosed. In particular, methods for treating, preventing and/or diagnosing BMP-10-associated vascular, renal, fibrotic and cardiac conditions and/or disorders are disclosed. Screening methods for evaluating BMP-10 modulators, e.g., agonists and antagonists, are also disclosed. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090202474 | EXPRESSION OF ORPHAN GPR64 IN INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - Methods of screening for agents for treating inflammatory diseases are provided. The methods involve screening for agents that modulate the activity or expression of GPR64, which has been discovered herein to play a role in inflammatory diseases. Methods for treating an inflammatory disease, as well as methods of modulating the activity or expression of GPR64, methods of screening for an inflammatory disease in a subject, pharmaceutical compositions, a nucleic acid variant, and antibodies are also provided. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100158924 | Expression of the cysteine protease legumain in vascular and inflammatory diseases - The present invention provides isolated and purified polynucleotides, polypeptides, and antibodies related to mammalian (e.g., mouse and human) legumain and the novel legumain splice variant, ZB-1. The invention further relates to the use of these isolated and purified polynucleotides, polypeptides, and antibodies, as well as other legumain and ZB-1 agonists and antagonists, in modulating legumain and/or ZB-1 activity, expression, and/or secretion in a cell or cell population, e.g., monocytes, macrophages, foam cells, vascular endothelial cells, kidney proximal tubule cells, arterial endothelial cells, sites of inflammatory cell invasion into a vessel intima, and neointimal lesional areas of an artery. The invention also provides legumain and ZB-1 antagonists, e.g., antagonistic small molecules, antibodies and antibody fragments to legumain and ZB-1, legumain and ZB-1 inhibitory polypeptides, and legumain and ZB-1 inhibitory polynucleotides. The present invention is also directed to novel methods for diagnosing, prognosing, monitoring, treating, ameliorating and/or preventing vascular disorders/diseases and inflammatory disorders/diseases. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100260767 | Composition and Method for Treating Inflammatory Disorders - Inhibitors of IL-22 are disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using same. The inhibitors include IL-22 antibodies and are useful for treating inflammatory disorders. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110262390 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS - Inhibitors of IL-22 are disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using same. The inhibitors include IL-22 antibodies and are useful for treating inflammatory disorders. | 10-27-2011 |
Debra Denene Pittman, Windham, MA US
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| 20080247955 | Inflammation treatment, detection and monitoring via TREM-1 - The present invention provides methods of treating inflammatory diseases/disorders in a subject by inhibiting/antagonizing TREM-1 expression/activity/signal transduction and/or DAP12/TyroBP expression and/or activity. Methods of detecting the presence of inflammatory disease in a subject by detecting TREM-1 and/or DAP12/TyroBP expression and/or activity in the subject or a sample obtained therefrom, wherein increased expression or activity is indicative of the inflammatory disease are also included. The present invention further provides methods for assessing the efficacy of a TREM-1-modulating agent administered to a patient by detecting levels of secreted phosphoprotein 1 (SPP1) and/or one or more other biomarkers in the patient or in a sample from the patient. | 10-09-2008 |
Douglas L. Pittman, Irmo, SC US
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| 20120077757 | Methods for Affecting Homology-Directed DNA Double Stranded Break Repair - Disclosed herein are methods and composition for alteration of the presence, activity, or concentration of RNF138. Disclosed methods can be utilized to affect DNA double strand break repair. Methods and compositions can be utilized to alter RNF138 so as to prevent interaction between RNF138 and RAD51D. Specifically, methods can prevent RNF138-directed ubiquitylation of RAD51D, which is necessary for DNA double strand break repair. | 03-29-2012 |
Gary P. Pittman, Easley, SC US
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| 20090242054 | SELECTABLE DETENT ASSEMBLY WITH NEUTRAL PROTECTION - A selectable detent assembly that has a housing with a plurality of passageways. Within the housing is a selector spool that is disposed within a selector passageway and is rotatable to provide a plurality of rotational positions including a no detent position, a kick down position, and a continuous detent position. A pilot check valve is disposed within the housing and provides a fluid flow path from a pilot passageway to the selector passageway and a detent passageway. A detent arming piston is disposed within the detent passageway and is connected to a directional control valve spool. Thus, depending on the rotational position of the selector spool, the selector spool can either provide a continuous flow path through the selector passageway to a tank, a flow path that is controlled by the axial position of the selector spool or prevent flow to the tank in order to operate the detent arming piston. | 10-01-2009 |
George Pittman, Louisburg, NC US
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| 20090012347 | BRACHYTHERAPY ARRAY PREPARATION DEVICE - A device for manufacturing a brachytherapy array having a planar base which includes a working area comprising at least one planar major surface defining a first array of apertures, and a holding mechanism for holding a planar surgical mesh over the working area of said planar base. Also, a method for forming a brachytherapy array using this device. | 01-08-2009 |
Jack Ray Pittman, Punta Gorda, FL US
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| 20090200096 | Power drive for a bicycle - An auxiliary power drive system is incorporated into a bicycle either as a retrofit or in initial construction. The power for the drive system is derived either from an electric motor or an internal combustion engine. The power developed by said motor or engine is delivered to the rear wheel of the bicycle by a flexible drive shaft which either drives a friction wheel operating on the tire of the rear wheel or to worm gear affixed to the rear wheel. The flexible drive shaft includes a friction clutch which discontinues the power of the drive shaft from driving the rear wheel when normal pedaling is resumed. The flexible drive shaft also includes a telescoping coupling to compensate any change in lengths of the drive shaft due to impacts on the rear wheel caused by the terrain the bicycle is riding on. | 08-13-2009 |
James H. Pittman, Snellville, GA US
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| 20080212617 | System and method for synchronization of time sensitive user events in a network - The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for synchronization of time sensitive user events in a network. In one example, the method includes receiving an event from a client during a time window and receiving another event from another client during the time window. The events, which are considered to have occurred simultaneously due to their arrival within the same time window, are combined into a picture packet and the picture packet is sent to the first and second clients for execution. | 09-04-2008 |
James J. Pittman, La Mirada, CA US
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| 20120272450 | Multi-Purpose Air Mattress - A multi-purpose air mattress apparatus is disclosed for use in at least a bed of a vehicle having an opposing pair of inwardly protruding wheel wells. The apparatus comprises, in one embodiment, an inflatable air mattress having a pair of opposing sidewalls, each defining a lateral recess sized for accepting at least a portion of the wheel wells therewithin and further defining recess ledges that selectively sit atop the wheel wells. With the apparatus positioned within the vehicle bed and the wheel wells positioned at least partially within the lateral recesses, the recess ledges in combination with a perimeter ledge cover substantially any exposed portions of the wheel wells, while a set of upper and lower perimeter chambers further maintain a stable structure of the apparatus during use both within a vehicle bed as well as on any other relatively flat surface in otherwise conventional fashion. | 11-01-2012 |
James J. Pittman, Gardena, CA US
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| 20100235988 | Multi-Purpose Air Mattress - A multi-purpose air mattress apparatus is disclosed for use in at least a bed of a vehicle having an opposing pair of inwardly protruding wheel wells. The apparatus comprises, in one embodiment, an inflatable air mattress having a pair of opposing sidewalls, each defining a lateral recess sized for accepting at least a portion of the wheel wells therewithin and further defining recess ledges that selectively sit atop the wheel wells. With the apparatus positioned within the vehicle bed and the wheel wells positioned at least partially within the lateral recesses, the recess ledges in combination with a perimeter ledge cover substantially any exposed portions of the wheel wells, while a set of upper and lower perimeter chambers further maintain a stable structure of the apparatus during use both within a vehicle bed as well as on any other relatively flat surface in otherwise conventional fashion. | 09-23-2010 |
Jeffrey Hunter Pittman, Murfreesburg, TN US
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| 20120029947 | METHOD FOR OFFERING A PROTECTION POLICY FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - One embodiment includes a method for offering an protection policy for a mobile device, the method comprising the steps of providing an application, conducting a test of the mobile device, calculating the risk of protecting the mobile device, and offering an protection policy. The application is configured to operate on the mobile device and to test at least one function of the mobile device. The test is conducted by the application and verifies at least one function of the mobile device through the application. The risk of protecting the mobile device is based upon at least one result of the test. The protection policy for the mobile device is based upon the calculated risk, has a cost, and is offered for purchase to a user of the mobile device an. | 02-02-2012 |
Leon Monroe Pittman, Pendergrass, GA US
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| 20090107475 | COMPOUND BOW PRESS WITH ADAPTABLE LIMB END FINGERS - A bow maintenance press and method provides operation adaptable to various bow designs using adaptable bow press fingers that apply force to the bow limb ends. The bow limb end fingers may be interchangeable to supply different shapes or sizes and/or may provide adjustment in at least a limb end width or length, such that substantially equal force is applied to the bow limb ends of a bow having at least one split limb end. The fingers may be tiltable to adjust for differing limb end lengths and may be spring-loaded to ease in initial placement and retention of a bow before it is compressed. | 04-30-2009 |
Micah Pittman, Seattle, WA US
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| 20120239493 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INVENTORY TRACKING - In embodiments of the invention, bailed property units may be stored on a portable platform in accordance with a financing/bailment agreement. In accordance with the financing/bailment agreement, the dealer/bailee is required to retain the bailed property units in a controlled area to enable embodiments of the invention to perform real-time execution of inventory financing transactions. Since the platform on which the bailed property units are stored is portable, the platform includes a location detector, such as a GPS unit, to enable tracking the location of the platform in the controlled area. A tag reader and location detector output a wireless event signal and wireless location signal. A first server wirelessly coupled to the reader and location detector, is programmed to access terms of the agreement. The first server is programmed to monitor the event and location signals received from the reader and location detector. A second server is coupled to the first server, and is programmed to collect data based on the event signals and location signals received by the first server and to use that data to prepare targeted advertisements of the bailee's inventory in the controlled area. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120239499 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TARGETED ADVERTISING - In embodiments of the invention, as an inducement to a dealer/bailee entering into the financing agreement with a financing entity/bailor, the bailor may offer the use of embodiments of the invention to prepare targeted advertisements of the bailee's inventory for distribution to the bailee's customers. A first server coupled to a tag reader, is programmed to access terms of the agreement, to monitor the event signals received from the reader. A second server is coupled to the first server and is programmed to collect data based on the event signals received by the first server and to use the data to prepare targeted advertisements of the bailee's inventory, in accordance with the agreement. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120239568 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INVENTORY FINANCING - In embodiments of the invention, in accordance with a financing/bailment agreement, a dealer/bailee is required to retain the bailed property units in a controlled area to enable embodiments of the invention to perform real-time execution of inventory financing transactions. The bailed property units are tagged with tags for inventory identification. A reader device associated with the controlled area, detects entry or removal of the bailed property units by detecting a signal from a tag of the bailed property unit, the reader outputting an event signal. A server coupled to the reader, is programmed to access terms of the agreement, to monitor the event signals received from the reader. The server is coupled to one or more banks having an account of the bailor and an account of the bailee. The server is programmed to initiate a financial transfer by the one or more banks from the bailee account to the bailor account in accordance with the agreement, based on removal of the bailed property units in the controlled area. | 09-20-2012 |
Michael F. Pittman, Stansbury Park, UT US
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| 20100084244 | LINERS CONFIGURED FOR COUPLING TO SUBSTRATES BY A PLURALITY OF TECHNIQUES AND METHODS - A system for lining a substrate, such as a rock chute, includes a liner with an engagement aperture that is configured to receive an adapter and that includes an internal ledge that enables use of the adapter to secure the liner to the substrate. Such a system may also include a base plate that may be secured to the substrate and that may be assembled with the liner to enable use of the adapter to attach the liner to the substrate. Methods for selecting a suitable adapter and using the adapter with the disclosed liner are also within the scope of the present invention. | 04-08-2010 |
Paul F. Pittman, Bloomington, MN US
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| 20120220383 | DRIVESHAFT CONTAINMENT DEVICE - A driveshaft containment system and a method of its use. In preferred embodiments, the invention takes the form of a two component system including a first component mounted to a device such as a differential housing, coupled to driveshaft, and a second component comprising a tubular driveshaft containment housing. A driveshaft containment ring is preferably mounted to the forward end of the tubular housing which in turn is provided with a mechanism at its rearward end for rotationally engaging and disengaging the first component. The first and second components are also provided with a mechanism for preventing relative rotational movement of the first and second components while engaged with one another. | 08-30-2012 |
Paul H. Pittman, Muldane, KS US
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| 20090188642 | METHOD FOR MAKING A COMPRESSED STRUCTURAL FIBERBOARD - An improved method for making compressed structural fiberboard by extruding agricultural fibrous matter into said compressed structural fiberboard. The improved method of the present invention includes providing a preselected volume of agricultural fibrous matter and preconditioning the agricultural fibrous matter to have a predetermined moisture level therein. The agricultural fibrous matter is separated and cleaned, and steam is added to the agricultural fibrous matter until a predetermined level of moisture is reached within the agricultural fibrous matter. A predetermined level of borax is also added to the agricultural fibrous matter to prevent the formation of bacteria within the agricultural fibrous matter. The agricultural fibrous matter is conveyed throughout the process on conveyors having variable drives, wherein the level of the agricultural fibrous matter on the conveyors is sensed such that a signal is provided to the variable drives to adjust the speed of the conveyors in order to provide a predetermined level of agricultural fibrous matter. The agricultural fibrous matter is then extruded to form a compressed structural fiberboard. | 07-30-2009 |
Richard Neil Pittman, College Station, TX US
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| 20090177865 | Extensible Microcomputer Architecture - Described is microprocessor architecture that includes at least one reconfigurable execution path (e.g., implemented via FPGAs or CPLDs). When an instruction is fetched, a mechanism determines whether the reconfigurable execution path (and/or which path) will handle that instruction. A content addressable memory may be used to determine the execution path when fed the instruction's operational code, or an arbiter and multiplexer may resolve conflicts if multiple instruction decode blocks recognize the same instruction. The execution path may be dynamically reconfigured, activated or deactivated as needed, such as to extend an instruction set, to optimize instructions for a particular application program, to implement a peripheral device, to provide parallel computing, and/or based on power consumption and/or processing power needs. Security may be provided by having the reconfigurable execution path loaded from an extension file that is associated with metadata, including security information. | 07-09-2009 |
Robert J. Pittman, Beverly, MA US
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| 20090119954 | SELF POWERED LANDSCAPING ATTACHMENT FOR VEHICLE - A snowplow or other landscaping implement for mounting by a single point attachment such as a trailer hitch receiver on a host platform or the rear of a vehicle. The implement includes a main battery for intermittently powering a mechanical actuator or blade lifting mechanism where the functions are remotely controlled by the vehicle or host platform operator controlling at least one solenoid for switching on main battery power when needed. There is also a main battery trickle charging system connectible for power to an electrical circuit on the host platform or vehicle through a connector, and configured to draw only a limited level of current only when the main battery needs it and the source electrical circuit can readily provide it. | 05-14-2009 |
Robert N. Pittman, Fairfield, OH US
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| 20090171626 | Integrated Engineering Analysis System - An integrated engineering analysis system comprises: a) a first integrated computational process, the first process being comprised of a plurality of computational solvers adapted to compute characteristics of a first component; b) a second integrated computational process, the second process being comprised of a plurality of computational solvers adapted to compute characteristics of a second component; and c) communication paths between corresponding computational solvers of the first and second computational processes. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171631 | Integrated Engineering Analysis Process - A method for performing analytical engineering analyses on a plurality of components comprises the steps of: a) performing a first integrated computational process, the first process being comprised of a plurality of computational solvers adapted to compute characteristics of a first component; b) performing a second integrated computational process, the second process being comprised of a plurality of computational solvers adapted to compute characteristics of a second component; and c) communicating results back and forth between corresponding computational solvers of the first and second computational processes; and d) repeating the first and second computational processes. | 07-02-2009 |
Rusty M. Pittman, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110155634 | PROCESS FOR UPGRADING FCC PRODUCT WITH ADDITIONAL REACTOR WITH CATALYST RECYCLE - A process is disclosed for contacting feed with mixed catalyst in a secondary reactor that is incorporated into an FCC reactor. The mixed catalyst used in the secondary reactor is regenerated catalyst from a regenerator that regenerates spent catalyst from an FCC reactor that is mixed with spent catalyst from either the FCC reactor or the secondary reactor. The mixing of spent and regenerated catalyst reduces the catalyst temperature and tempers catalyst activity to inhibit both thermal and catalytic cracking reactions. | 06-30-2011 |
Stephen D. Pittman, Brookline, MA US
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| 20080302364 | System and Method for Treating Ventilatory Instability - A therapy system adapted to treat a patient's ventilatory instability using a ventilatory therapy, a gas modulation therapy, or both. The algorithm implemented by the therapy system monitors the ventilatory instability, such as Cheyne Stokes Respiration (CSR), mixed apneas, CPAP emergent apneas, and complex sleep disordered breathing (CSDB) and treats the ventilatory instability. The algorithm also determine a reference point with respect to the ventilatory instability. The therapy delivery system initiate the treatment based on the reference point. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090082639 | Automated Sleep Phenotyping - A system that determines one or more sleep phenotyping parameters of a subject. In one embodiment, the system comprises a sleep sensor, a stimulus generator, and a processor. The sleep sensor generates signals that convey information related to the physiological functions that indicate the sleep stage of the subject. The stimulus generator provides a stimulus to the subject that enables information related to the sleep phenotyping parameters to be determined. The processor receives the signals generated by the sleep sensor and is in operative communication with the stimulus generator. The processor (i) determines, based on the signals received from the sleep sensor, whether a trigger condition related to the current sleep stage of the subject is satisfied, (ii) controls the stimulus generator to provide the stimulus to the subject if the trigger condition is satisfied, and (iii) quantifies the response of the subject to the stimulus. | 03-26-2009 |
Stephen Dalton Pittman, Brookline, MA US
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| 20120003620 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING TIDAL VOLUME OF A SELF-VENTILATION SUBJECT - A system and method are configured to adjust the tidal volume of the breathing of a subject. The subject is self-ventilating (breathes under her own power). The adjustment of tidal volume accomplished through use of the system and/or method may reduce hypertension (e.g., lower blood pressure), reduce stress and/or anxiety (and related maladies), improve relaxation, decrease sleep latency, improve sleep quality, address other sleep disorders, and/or provide other health benefits. The system and method are effective in adjusting tidal volume while the subject is awake and/or asleep. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120022388 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING PULMONARY CONGESTION - A system and method are implemented to identify pulmonary congestion in a subject. The system and method detect pulmonary congestion in a subject based on one or more parameters of the breathing of the subject. The detection of pulmonary congestion in the subject may be relatively passive for the subject. This may enhance the convenience and/or comfort of compliance to a detection regime by the subject. By detecting pulmonary congestion in the subject, potential episodes of heart failure may be identified and/or averted. The system and method may be configured to facilitate treatment of the subject to remediate detected pulmonary congestion and/or avert potential episodes of heart failure. For example, the system may provide enhanced access for a caregiver to detections of parameters related to pulmonary congestion in the subject. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120060839 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LEAKAGE OF A CIRCUIT DELIVERING A PRESSURIZED FLOW OF BREATHABLE GAS TO A SUBJECT - A pressurized flow of breathable gas is delivered to the airway of a subject through a gas circuit ( | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120272963 | INTERFACE APPLIANCE CARRYING ONE OR MORE SENSORS DETECTING PARAMETERS RELATED TO A FLOW OF FLUID DELIVERED THROUGH THE APPLIANCE - An interface appliance is configured to deliver a flow of fluid to the airway of a subject. The generation of the flow of fluid may be controlled to provide a therapeutic benefit to the subject. The interface appliance is configured to carry one or more sensors ( | 11-01-2012 |
Steven C. Pittman, Hendersonville, TN US
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| 20120255151 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPOSITIONING A TANDEM AXLE ASSEMBLY OF A TRAILER - A portable device is used to aid a semi-truck driver in the repositioning of a tandem axle assembly of a trailer. The portable device may be easily attached and removed from the trailer's sub-frame during operation. The device will signal the driver visually when reaching the desired position during adjustment of the tandem axle assembly to a new location. The device may reduce time and increase safety for the driver during the tandem axle assembly repositioning operation. The device may be positioned at or near the desired tandem axle assembly position. A flap may pivotally hang in a position where a tire from the tandem axle assembly may deflect and pivot the flap when the tandem axle assembly reaches its desired position. A driver may see this flap deflection and know, with certainty, that they have achieved the desired tandem axle assembly position. | 10-11-2012 |
Thomas Pittman, Thief River Falls, MN US
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| 20080223266 | Wood fired boiler - A bio-mass fueled boiler operating at delivered efficiencies in excess of 90%. Pre-heated, pressurized primary combustion air is supplied to a primary burn chamber via horizontal and vertical orifice containing conduits. Exhaust gases are directed past a reflective secondary burner supplying pre-heated, pressurized secondary combustion air into a secondary burn/ash collection chamber. Exhaust gases are directed from the secondary burn chamber via exhaust conduits having axial and cross-sectional shapes and wall geometries that promote internal turbulence and heat transfer. One or more gas/oil fired burners are fitted to or between the primary and secondary combustion chambers. Several operating modes are provided via associated blowers, air baffles, liquid and gas fuel conduits, pumps and sundry stove sensors and servos coupled to microprocessor control circuitry. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20110232622 | Wood fired boiler - A bio-mass fueled boiler operating at delivered efficiencies in excess of 90%. Pre-heated, pressurized primary combustion air is supplied to a primary burn chamber via horizontal and vertical orifice containing conduits. Exhaust gases are directed past a reflective secondary burner supplying pre-heated, pressurized secondary combustion air into a secondary burn/ash collection chamber. Exhaust gases are directed from the secondary burn chamber via exhaust conduits having axial and cross-sectional shapes and wall geometries that promote internal turbulence and heat transfer. One or more gas/oil fired burners are fitted to or between the primary and secondary combustion chambers. Several operating modes are provided via associated blowers, air baffles, liquid and gas fuel conduits, pumps and sundry stove sensors and servos coupled to microprocessor control circuitry. | 09-29-2011 |
William Pittman, Moorhead, MN US
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| 20080260910 | COMPOSITIONS USEFUL AS LIVESTOCK FEEDS - Compositions suitable for use as livestock feed mixes produced by combination of zeolites and/or activated carbons with at least one by-product of ethanol-producing or other fermentation processes. Vitamins, minerals and/or other substances may be added to the zeolites and/or activated carbons to further increase the nutritional value of the feed mixtures. The feed mixes provided have a lower moisture level than existing feed mixtures while requiring less energy input in a drying step. Feed mixtures produced by methods provided herein have a longer shelf life than existing feed mixes created from the by-products of the ethanol production or other fermentation processes, and have increased nutritional value relative thereto. A method according to the disclosure further results in production of consistent feed mixtures from the by-products of ethanol production and/or other fermentation processes on a plant-to-plant basis. | 10-23-2008 |
William G. Pittman, Knoxville, TN US
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| 20130060577 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL ITEM DISPENSING, BILLING, AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - An inventory management system manages information regarding medical items dispensed in conjunction with medical treatment of a patient at a medical facility. The system includes a first computer, an inventory access control system, inventory sensors, and inventory applications in communication with the first computer. The inventory access control system receives credential information from a user seeking access to a physical inventory space in the medical facility and controls access to the space. The inventory sensors sense the removal of medical items to be dispensed to the patient, and generate item usage information indicating the identity and quantity of the items removed. The inventory applications associate the item usage information with patient information that identifies the patient to which the medical items are dispensed, thereby generating a record indicating that the items removed from the storage structure have been dispensed to the patient identified by the patient information. | 03-07-2013 |
William Lee Pittman, Berkeley Springs, WV US
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| 20100043239 | Brownie/Cake Cutter - A food product cutting device that is used to cut baked products in foodservice or bakery sheet pans. This apparatus is assembled by using a series of intersecting blades that attach to a holding frame. These intersecting blades create square, rectangle or triangle compartments. Inside each of these compartments are spring assisted stripper pads that attached to a top plate that is attached to the top side of the frame. These pads slide up and down inside the compartments to release the cut product pieces as the cutting cycle is completed. This cutting head is design to be installed on a table top frame or mounted on a conveyor for automated use by the end user. This invention decreases cutting time and increases production output as well as reducing fatigue and injuries associated with repetitive motion action. | 02-25-2010 |
Wintrell Pittman, Memphis, TN US
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| 20120137431 | Hygienic bench towel - A hygienic bench towel for covering an exercise bench before a user sits on the bench to protect the user from sweat, germs and contamination left by a previous user. The bench towel has a semi rigid handle which enables a user to move the towel form one bench to another without touching the contaminated side of the towel. Another advantage provided by the handle is that the user always knows which side of the towel should be placed against the workout bench The towel is provided with spaced apart tabs at that end of the towel which is draped over the back of the bench to allow the towel to conform to framework which may be present at the center of the back of the bench. The handle is located on the towel so that the tabs don't become contaminated when the towel is moved using the handle. When the user is finished with the towel, the user folds the towel using the uncontaminated tabs and places the towel in a bag for transport to laundry services. One embodiment of the bench towel contains ties for rigidly securing the towel to a bench. | 06-07-2012 |