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Adam Preston, Coogee AU
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20140069279 | Apparatus and Method for an Improved Coffee Maker - A coffee making device has a body with a drip tray and a removeable water tank that supplies water to a heat system of the device. The water tank is internal to the device and removeable by a user. The body has a fluid refill opening that leads to the tank. The tank includes a overflow channel or conduit that dispenses into the drip tray. | 03-13-2014 |
Adam Preston, Coogee Nsw AU
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20130068012 | Espresso Machine Method and Apparatus - A method and apparatus for measuring a resultant flow delivered by a pump coupled to an over pressure valve, the method comprising the steps of: measuring, using a first flow meter, feed flow to the pump; measuring, using a second flow meter, return flow from the over pressure valve; and calculating resultant flow, at least in part, by subtracting measured return flow from measured feed flow. A pump power modification module can further modifying the pump output pressure to enable pressure profiling. | 03-21-2013 |
Adam J. Preston, Mentor, OH US
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20150307804 | Pyran Dispersants - The disclosed technology relates to ashless compounds exhibiting neutral pH and having sufficient polarity to act as a dispersant. The disclosed technology additionally relates to the use of the ashless compounds in engine lubricants as dispersants for preventing engine deposit without degrading seals or increasing (i.e. contributing to) corrosion. | 10-29-2015 |
20160002561 | IMPROVED DISPERSANT VISCOSITY MOFIDIERS - The invention provides a dispersant viscosity modifier, and more specifically a metal free dispersant viscosity modifier. The invention provides compositions, including lubricating compositions containing the described dispersant viscosity modifier, such as heavy duty diesel lubricating compositions. The invention further relates to the use of the described dispersant viscosity modifier to improve the film thickness and/or antiwear performance of a lubricating composition, for example, a heavy duty diesel lubricating composition. The improved dispersant viscosity modifier of the invention is specially designed to protect against valve train and other crankcase wear in lubricating applications, including heavy soot conditions such as heavy duty diesel lubricating applications. | 01-07-2016 |
Adam James Preston, Coogee AU
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20140137982 | FLUID PORTION DISPENSER - The present invention relates to dispensers of fluids such as liquids, powders or particulate solids and in particular, relates to apparatus to quickly, hygienically and accurately dispense predetermined measures of fluid products into a vessel according to the capacity of the vessel. In the preferred embodiment of the invention there is provided a fluid portion dispenser comprising at least one fluid reservoir, one or more nozzles, each of which being fixed to a work surface and having a nozzle outlet configured to dispense fluid from and a pump unit, connecting each reservoir to a nozzle and configured to pump fluid from each reservoir to a nozzle wherein each nozzle includes an activation mechanism, adapted to identify the capacity of a vessel in association with a nozzle outlet and activate the pump unit to dispense a portion of fluid from the nozzle outlet according to the capacity of the vessel identified. | 05-22-2014 |
Amie Preston, Groton, MA US
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20150238194 | HEMOSTASIS DEVICES AND METHODS UTILIZING MECHANICAL METHODS - A device for causing hemostasis includes an elongated body extending from a first end to a second end, a first clipping anchor coupled to the first end of the elongated body and being movable between a radially contracted insertion configuration and a radially expanded tissue engagement configuration and a second clipping anchor coupled to the second end of the elongated body and being movable between a radially contracted insertion configuration and a radially expanded tissue engagement configuration. The first clipping anchor is movable along a longitudinal axis of the elongated body one of toward and away from the second clipping anchor. | 08-27-2015 |
20160081675 | HELICAL DRIVEN ROTATING TISSUE COLLECTION - A device for collecting a tissue sample includes an outer sheath extending from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough. The device also includes a needle movably housed within the outer sheath. The needle extends from a proximal end to a serrated distal end and including a channel extending therethrough. The needle is longitudinally movable relative to the outer sheath between an insertion configuration, in which the distal end of the needle is proximal of the distal end of the outer sheath, and a tissue collecting configuration, in which the distal end of the needle extends distally past the distal end of the outer sheath to penetrate tissue and collect a tissue sample in the channel. In addition, the device includes a drive mechanism rotating a distal portion of the needle about a longitudinal axis thereof as the needle is moved between the insertion and tissue collecting configurations. | 03-24-2016 |
20160081678 | HINGED NEEDLE - A device for collecting a tissue sample includes a needle extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a channel extending therethrough, the distal end including a pair of jaws, at least a first one of the jaws being movable relative to the other between an open configuration, in which the jaws are open to receive tissue therebetween, and a closed configuration in which the jaws are drawn toward one another to collect a tissue sample therein. | 03-24-2016 |
Christina Preston, Monterey, CA US
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20150224502 | Flow-through cartridge-based system for collecting and processing samples from water - A compact flow-through water collection and processing device includes a configurable fluidic path through multiple flow-through sampling cartridges connected to a distribution valve ring. Simultaneous parallel and/or serial flow paths may be controllably selected, allowing the cartridges in the flow paths to collect material suspended or dissolved in the water flowing through the flow path. | 08-13-2015 |
Christopher Preston, North Bay CA
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20100258222 | AMMONIUM NITRATE CRYSTALS, AMMONIUM NITRATE BLASTING AGENT AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION - A blasting agent comprised of an ammonium nitrate component and an organic carbonaceous fuel component. The ammonium nitrate component includes ammonium nitrate crystals having a particle size of from about 1 to about 500 microns and further includes one or more crystal habit modifiers. | 10-14-2010 |
Christopher Preston, Mooloolaba AU
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20120196494 | POWERED WATER SPORTS BOARD - The invention provides a powered water sports board ( | 08-02-2012 |
Christopher B. Preston, Troy, MI US
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20140327260 | PART TRANSFER SYSTEM THAT USES EXISTING PART FEATURES, AND A METHOD OF USING THE PART TRANSFER SYSTEM - A part transfer system includes a robotic arm, and an end effector attached to the robotic arm. The end effector includes a locating pin that is operable to engage an existing part feature of a part. The presence of the existing part feature is required for the intended use of the part, and therefore serves a function of the part other than a transfer function. The existing part feature defines a circular aperture disposed on a feature plane. The locating pin includes an engagement portion that extends along a longitudinal axis of the at least one locating pin. The engagement portion includes a diameter that is tapered along the longitudinal axis such that the engagement portion of the locating pin engages a radial inner edge of the circular aperture on the feature plane along an approximately annular contact ring disposed about a circumference of the tapered portion. | 11-06-2014 |
20150013814 | SEALED FILL CAP ASSEMBLY - A fill cap assembly for a transmission is provided. In one form, the fill cap assembly includes a first part and a second part, each defining a cavity therein. A flexible membrane is disposed between the first and second parts and separates the cavities of the first and second parts. The cavities are sealed from each other by the membrane. The cavity of the first part is configured to be in fluid communication with the inside of the transmission. When pressure rises in the transmission, the flexible membrane expands into the cavity of the second part. When pressure sinks in the transmission, the membrane collapses partially into the cavity of the first part, thus expanding out of and/or away from the cavity of the second part. | 01-15-2015 |
20150056041 | DUAL-LAYER DRY BOLT COATING - A bolt includes a body and a threaded portion formed on the body. The bolt further includes a phosphate base coat, which covers at least the body and is in direct contact with the body. The bolt also includes a PTFE overcoat, which substantially covers the phosphate base coat and is separated from the body of the bolt by the phosphate base coat. | 02-26-2015 |
20150285381 | WEDGE SEAL GASKET - A wedge seal gasket comprising, a carrier, a first wedge seal mounted around the carrier and a second wedge seal mounted around the carrier. The first wedge seal forms a seal with a first housing and the second wedge seal forms a seal with a second housing. | 10-08-2015 |
Dacia Preston, Decatur, GA US
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20160058214 | COMBINATION BED SHEET - Implementations of a combination bed set are provided. In some implementations, a combination bed sheet comprises a top sheet and a bottom sheet. In some implementations, the top is a flat sheet. In some implementations, the bottom sheet is a fitted sheet. In some implementations, the bottom edge of the top sheet is secured to the bottom edge of bottom sheet. In some implementations, the top sheet includes angled cutouts at its bottom corners. | 03-03-2016 |
Daniel Edward Preston, Loveland, OH US
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20150273499 | Dripless Atomizing Nozzle - A dripless atomizing nozzle may include a nozzle body having a liquid orifice in fluid communication with a liquid inlet, a gas orifice in communication with a gas inlet, and a liquid passage connecting the liquid inlet and the liquid orifice, and a piston body having a piston passage communicating with the gas inlet; the nozzle body may include a connecting portion shaped to enable the piston body to be selectively removed from and attached to the nozzle body. A piston positioned in the piston passage may include a stem and a bias element connected to move the piston and stem within the piston passage such that the presence of gas above a predetermined pressure in the piston passage overcomes a force of the bias element to displace the piston to move the tip away from the liquid orifice to open the liquid orifice. | 10-01-2015 |
Daniel John Preston, Cambridge, MA US
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20140287150 | CONDENSATION ON SURFACES - A uniform external field can enhance condensation on a superhydrophobic surface. Jumping droplets on superhydrophobic surfaces accumulate a positive charge which promises the manipulation and control of jumping behavior using external electric fields. | 09-25-2014 |
Danielle Preston, Palm Springs, CA US
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20150153491 | DIMMINGSHIELD - Dimming shield is designed to adapt the windshield of any motorized vehicle from clear to tint when exposed to direct sun light. Once the windshield is away from sunlight (for example the vehicle enters a parking garage or is outdoors after sunset) it will return to its clear state. The transition between clear and dark is gradual and is completed within a moment's time. | 06-04-2015 |
Daniel Trent Preston, San Jose, CA US
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20150370529 | USER INTERFACE FOR MANIPULATING USER INTERFACE OBJECTS WITH MAGNETIC PROPERTIES - The present disclosure relates to user interfaces for manipulating user interface objects. A device, including a display and a rotatable input mechanism, is described in relation to manipulating user interface objects. In some examples, the manipulation of the object is a scroll, zoom, or rotate of the object. In other examples, objects are selected in accordance with simulated magnetic properties. | 12-24-2015 |
20160062541 | ELECTRONIC TOUCH COMMUNICATION - Touch inputs such as single-finger contacts and multiple-finger contacts are detected at an electronic device and translated into electronic touch communications for playback at an external electronic device. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062574 | ELECTRONIC TOUCH COMMUNICATION - Touch inputs such as single-finger contacts and multiple-finger contacts are detected at an electronic device and translated into electronic touch communications for playback at an external electronic device. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062630 | ELECTRONIC TOUCH COMMUNICATION - Touch inputs such as single-finger contacts and multiple-finger contacts are detected at an electronic device and translated into electronic touch communications for playback at an external electronic device. | 03-03-2016 |
Dan Richard Preston, San Francisco, CA US
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20150226563 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ROUTE INFORMATION FOR A VEHICLE USING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC DATA - A system and method is provided for analyzing route information for a vehicle. In particular, a determination is made as to whether a vehicle is on a trip. The determination can include identifying a starting point and a destination. On-board diagnostic data is obtained from the vehicle during the trip. A vehicle metric is determined for the vehicle based at least in part on the on-board diagnostic data. A route is determined between the starting point and the destination that is optimized for the vehicle metric | 08-13-2015 |
20150228129 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROFILING VEHICLE USAGE - A vehicle usage data is obtained for a vehicle in use. The driver profile is determined at each of the multiple instances when the vehicle is in use. The driver profile can be based at least in part on the vehicle information. The driver of the vehicle at each of the multiple instances can be identified based at least in part on the usage profile. The driver can be identified from one of multiple possible driver who can use the vehicle. | 08-13-2015 |
Edward William Preston, New South Wales AU
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20080281209 | Optical Device - The present invention provides an optical device which comprises a light guide incorporating a Bragg grating. The apparatus also comprises a moveable wall portion which is coupled to the Bragg grating so that a movement of the wall portion causes a force that effects a change in strain of the Bragg grating and thereby effects a change in an optical period of the Bragg grating. A temperature related change in the optical period of the Bragg grating is reduced by a temperature related change in the force on the Bragg grating by the moveable wall portion. | 11-13-2008 |
Gerald K. Preston, Grayson, GA US
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20140249903 | Non-contextual Information Collected and Transacted by Merchants and Consumers Thru POS and Mobiles - This disclosure relates to a different system and methods which is offered to consumers and merchants. It describes the affordability it provide by reducing the numbers of touch points required for consumers to recognize a discount through the redemption of coupons. Along with a system accessible by merchants for entering products on coupons for savings to consumers. It details the critical components required for a seamless and transparent method to enter, view, select, collect, and redeem multiple coupon offers in a single scan or swipe of a mobile device. | 09-04-2014 |
Herman Preston, Vaalpark ZA
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20120202899 | PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS - A process for producing hydrocarbons and, optionally, oxygenates of hydrocarbons is provided. A synthesis gas comprises hydrogen, carbon monoxide and N-containing contaminants selected from the group consisting of HCN, NH | 08-09-2012 |
Howard Preston, Santa Monica, CA US
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20150341542 | Methods, Apparatuses, Systems and Software for Focusing a Camera - Methods, apparatuses, systems and software for focusing a camera are disclosed. The camera focusing system includes a distance measuring device, a video receiver that receives video/images, a graphics overlay unit, and a monitor. The distance measuring device includes an emitter that emits a radiation beam, a detector that detects reflected radiation, and logic that determines and processes distance information for subject(s) or object(s) in detection zones from the reflections. The graphics overlay unit receives video/image information from the video receiver and the distance information from the distance measuring device, and includes a video overlay and data processing unit that generates graphics indicating a field of detection and position for each detection zone and a direction and/or magnitude of a change in focus setting(s) to bring subjects or objects within each detection zone into focus. The monitor displays the video/image and the graphics overlaid thereon. | 11-26-2015 |
James Michael Preston, Santa Clara, CA US
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20150048131 | Configurable And Portable Device For Holding Accessories On Motor Vehicle Dashboards - A device for holding accessories such as a tablet computer, smartphone, navigation device or similar accessories to the dashboard or center console of a motor vehicle. The mount is secured to the dashboard or console with one or more upper adjustable strap(s) and hook(s) to the defroster vent or other attachment point on the dashboard or on the windshield and one or more strap(s) and hook(s) to anchor points under the dashboard or center console. The adjustable straps provide for stability, portability, and flexible positioning. A break-away component in the top strap or straps provides for safety if the device is impacted. A removable cradle is attached to the mount with an attachment device or pedestal. | 02-19-2015 |
Jason Preston, Austin, TX US
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20150066847 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MIGRATING DATA FROM A SOURCE FILE SYSTEM TO A DESTINATION FILE SYSTEM WITH USE OF ATTRIBUTE MANIPULATION - A system for migrating data from a source file system to a destination file system while the source file system is in active use, in part by transitioning the client's use of the source file system to that of the destination file system without unmounting the client from the source file system | 03-05-2015 |
Jeremy Preston, Burwood AU
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20090044289 | Nucleic acid molecules and their use in plant sterility - The present invention provides a method for disrupting pollen development in a plant, the method comprising inhibiting the expression of an endogenous nucleic acid molecule which is, under normal conditions, detectably expressed in anther tissue of a plant during pollen formation, and which codes for a protein belonging to the MYB class of DNA binding transcription factors. Particularly, the nucleic acid molecule whose expression is blocked encodes MYB 32 or MYB 103. The invention also provides nucleic acid molecules for use in the method, use of the method in producing male sterile plants and transgenic plants produced in accordance with the method. | 02-12-2009 |
Jessica Neeta Preston, Australian Capital Territory AU
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20110242689 | SOLAR THERMAL COLLECTORS - A dish structure ( | 10-06-2011 |
John Preston, Silverwater AU
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20160002931 | Stair Modules Which Co Operate to Form a Temporary Stair Case - A stair assembly comprising at least two stair modules with each connected to an adjacent module; the stair assembly comprising a first module having first and second side abutments and spanning therebetween a stair tread. There is at least one other abutment surface associated with said first and second side abutments and which provides a bearing surface to receive and retain an adjacent stair module. The second module includes a stair tread which when disposed adjacent the first module is disposed in an us elevated position relative to the stair tread of the first module, wherein the first and second stair module are interconnected via an auxiliary module. | 01-07-2016 |
John Preston US
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20160002931 | Stair Modules Which Co Operate to Form a Temporary Stair Case - A stair assembly comprising at least two stair modules with each connected to an adjacent module; the stair assembly comprising a first module having first and second side abutments and spanning therebetween a stair tread. There is at least one other abutment surface associated with said first and second side abutments and which provides a bearing surface to receive and retain an adjacent stair module. The second module includes a stair tread which when disposed adjacent the first module is disposed in an us elevated position relative to the stair tread of the first module, wherein the first and second stair module are interconnected via an auxiliary module. | 01-07-2016 |
John C. Preston, Silverwater AU
John Clement Preston, New South Wales AU
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20090133985 | Refuse Chute - A refuse chute for a building assembled from a plurality of tubular chute sections, the chute sections being stackable in an end-to-end or end-wise nesting relationship and securable to provide an enclosed refuse disposal shaft, at least some of the chute sections having one or more openings in a side wall of the chute section, characterised in that a baffle each is associated with one or more of the openings, the baffle extending from the side wall into the disposal shaft and being preferably inclined such that there is an obtuse angle between the baffle and the opening with which the baffle is associated. A refuse chute section is also claimed. | 05-28-2009 |
20100293875 | Stairway for Use on Building Sites - The invention is a portable, modular stairway unit for use on a building site during construction of a multistorey building, the stairway unit including: a stair run section with a plurality of rise-separated stair treads, the stair run section having an upper and a lower end; an upper landing connected to the stair run section at, or at a distance from, the upper end of the stair run section; a lower landing connected to the stair run section at, or at a distance from, the lower end of the stair run section; wherein each of the landings have portions that extend laterally beyond a width of the stair run section, the landings being devised to extend inwardly into respective upper and lower storey levels of the building when the stairway unit is situated adjacent to a face of the building; and anchoring means arranged to removeably secure the landings, in use, at the upper and lower storey levels thereby to provide a double-cantilevered mounting of the stair run section extending between the two building storey levels. | 11-25-2010 |
20100295007 | SAFETY BARRIERS - The present invention relates to safety barriers, and in particular, for use around the perimeter of building floors during construction of a building. In one form, the present invention provides a safety barrier module for use in erecting a fenced-off zone around the perimeter of a building floor during construction of a building, the safety barrier module including: a barrier panel for inhibiting the passage of workers or objects from the building floor to the ground below; and at least one counterweighted footing block for receiving a support post connected to the barrier panel, the footing block arranged to rest on the building floor and to counteract loads and forces on the barrier panel to support the barrier panel in a substantially upright position relative to the building floor; wherein the barrier panel is geometrically shaped to extend from a predetermined height down to substantially the building floor level. | 11-25-2010 |
John Stewart Preston, Dundas CA
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20110023949 | HIGH EFFICIENCY SILICON-BASED SOLAR CELLS - The present invention relates to a system and method for generating high efficiency silicon-based photovoltaic cells such as solar cells. The solar cell of the present invention comprises a silicon substrate layer, a first buffer layer disposed on a first surface of the silicon substrate layer and a second buffer layer disposed on the opposing surface of the silicon substrate layer and a third buffer layer disposed directly on the first buffer layer, the first and second buffer layers being lattice mismatched to the silicon substrate layer, and a first device layer disposed on the third buffer layer and a second device layer disposed on the second buffer layer, the first and second device layers comprising at least one of Sb-based compounds, III-V compounds and II-VI compo | 02-03-2011 |
John Stewart Preston, Toronto CA
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20100263707 | BASE STRUCTURE FOR III-V SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES ON GROUP IV SUBSTRATES AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF - The structure presented herein provides a base structure for semiconductor devices, in particular for III-V semiconductor devices or for a combination of III-V and Group IV semiconductor devices. The fabrication method for a base substrate comprises a buffer layer, a nucleation layer, a Group IV substrate and possibly a dopant layer. There are, in a general aspect, two growth steps: firstly the growth of a lattice-matched III-V material on a Group IV substrate, followed by secondly the growth of a lattice-mismatched III-V layer. The first layer, called the nucleation layer, is lattice-matched or closely lattice-matched to the Group IV substrate while the following layer, the buffer layer, deposited on top of the nucleation layer, is lattice-mismatched to the nucleation layer. The nucleation layer can further be used as a dopant source to the Group IV substrate, creating a p-n junction in the substrate through diffusion. Alternatively a separate dopant layer may be introduced. | 10-21-2010 |
Justin Preston, San Francisco, CA US
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20140257266 | BALLOON CATHETER APPARATUS WITH MICROWAVE EMITTER - A method and balloon catheter apparatus for tissue ablation is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, one or more central lumens, adapted for positioning in an artery; an emitter capable of emitting microwave energy positioned at the distal end; an inflatable balloon associated with the emitter at the distal end configured to allow blood to pass through the artery while the balloon is inflated; and a control system at the proximal end. The method and balloon catheter apparatus is applicable at least to renal denervation procedures. | 09-11-2014 |
20150080875 | BALLOON CATHETER APPARATUS WITH MICROWAVE EMITTER - A microwave ablation system and method is disclosed comprising a balloon catheter apparatus and a control system. The balloon catheter apparatus comprises a catheter configured to house a coaxial cable and one or more coolant channels, an inflatable balloon located at the distal end of the catheter, and an antenna positioned in the inflatable balloon and in communication with the coaxial cable. The control system comprises a fluid pump configured to introduce fluid into a proximal end of the catheter, a power amplifier capable of generating microwave energy for delivery to the target tissue zone for at least one energy application cycle ranging from 60 seconds to 600 seconds at a frequency ranging from 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz, and a computer system configured to monitor and/or regulate the delivery of microwave energy to the target tissue, the fluid pump, at least one sensor, and antenna reflected power. | 03-19-2015 |
Karen Preston, San Marino, CA US
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20160140491 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING INTERMEDIARY AND END-USER ONLINE RETAIL EXPERIENCES - A network connected system for inventory management is disclosed including an intermediary module, including providing sales and inventory management functions for intermediaries such as wholesalers and retailers and an end-user module, including providing sales to end-users using an end-user identifier which is associated with a wholesaler or retailer. | 05-19-2016 |
Kenneth Preston, Antrim IE
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20090040764 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INDUCING DAZZLE - There is disclosed a method and apparatus for successively and repeatedly illuminating a number of remote areas collectively defining a larger area with light in the form of a beam or beams to induce a physiological blink response or optical blink reflex in the illuminated eye of an animal (e.g., a human) within the area being illuminated. Each area being intermittently illuminated long enough to induce a blink response from an animal (e.g. human) subject there, after which another area(s) is illuminated in the meantime while illumination of the initial area is not required since the subject(s) there would still be recovering from their blink response. | 02-12-2009 |
Lon H. Preston, Hobe Sound, FL US
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20150354412 | COMPLIANT HEAT SHIELD LINER HANGER ASSEMBLY FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINES - Hanger assemblies for coupling heat shield liners to cases of gas turbine engines are disclosed. The disclosed hanger assemblies include a pivoting joint coupled between a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is coupled to the liner by a liner attachment assembly and the second segment is coupled to the case by a case attachment assembly. At least one of the liner attachment assembly or the case attachment assembly permits translational movement of the first or second segments respectively with respect to the liner or case to accommodate for thermal expansion in the axial direction. | 12-10-2015 |
Mark Preston, Freemont, CA US
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20160036367 | VARIABLE SPEED GENERATOR AND MOTOR - A system for supplying power to a motor driven pump. The system includes a variable speed electrical generator driven by an engine and a variable frequency drive connected to the output of the generator. The motor is powered by the output of the variable frequency drive. The system also includes a controller for changing the frequency of the output of the variable frequency drive and thereby changing the speed of the motor and the pump. | 02-04-2016 |
Mark A. Preston, Freemont, CA US
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20160065003 | POWER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A power system including a variable speed generator set for supplying power to an electrical power grid is provided. The generator set includes an engine and a generator. A power converter is connected to the generator set and a DC bus. The power converter is configured to convert the electrical power provided by the generator set and supply the converted power to the bus. The system includes an energy storage device and a DC to DC converter connected to the energy storage device and the DC bus. A controller is configured to control the amount of power supplied by the energy storage device to the power grid. | 03-03-2016 |
Matthew Thomas Preston, Amsterdam, NY US
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20150357777 | BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A brush holder apparatus includes a stationary support member having at least one groove and a fork electrical connector. A brush retainment member is configured to be releasably affixed to the stationary support member. The brush retainment member has at least one rail configured to slide along the at least one groove. The brush retainment member has a knife electrical connector configured to mate with the fork electrical connector. The stationary support member is configured for electrical connection to a collector mount and the brush retainment member is configured to retain at least one brush. | 12-10-2015 |
20150357778 | BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A brush holder apparatus includes a stationary support member having at least one groove and a fork electrical connector. A brush retainment member has a brush restraint apparatus having a plunger brush restraint configured to restrain a brush from sliding within the brush retainment member by pressing it against the brush retainment member. The brush retainment member has at least one rail configured to slide along the at least one groove, and a knife electrical connector configured to mate with the fork electrical connector. The brush retainment member is configured to be releasably affixed to the stationary support member. The stationary support member is configured for electrical connection to a collector mount, and the brush retainment member is configured to retain at least one brush. | 12-10-2015 |
20150357780 | BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A brush holder system includes a stationary support member having at least one groove, and a fork electrical connector. A brush retainment member is configured to be releasably affixed to the stationary support member. The brush retainment member has at least one rail configured to slide along the at least one groove. The brush retainment member has a knife electrical connector configured to mate with the fork electrical connector. A radio frequency identification device (RFID) tag is mounted on the brush retainment member, and the RFID tag is configured to monitor brush wear and communicate brush wear status to a monitoring system. The stationary support member is configured for electrical connection to a collector mount and the brush retainment member is configured to retain at least one brush. | 12-10-2015 |
Melanie A. Preston, Madison, WI US
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20160138012 | RNA Tagging - Methods, kits, and compositions of matter suitable for use in RNA Tagging are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes: expressing a fusion protein within the cellular environment, the fusion protein including at least part of the protein of interest and a tagging domain, the tagging domain introducing a selective tag to an RNA to which the fusion protein selectively binds, the selective tag including a selective tag sequence or a selective covalent modification; allowing the tagging domain to tag the RNA to which the protein of interest selectively binds by waiting for about 1 minute to about 28 days; and identifying the tagged RNA. | 05-19-2016 |
Peter Preston, Brisbane AU
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20090258693 | METHOD FOR USING RANDOM NUMBERS ACROSS MULTIPLE GAMING CONSOLES - The instant invention provides a method for determining by a first game (which may or may not be displayed to the player) a game outcome which is displayed to the player at least via a different second game representation, across a number of gaming machines where preferably all games being mapped are equivalent to permit a one to one correspondence in terms of prizes awardable. The method requires at least 2 lists of symbols with the first list (for example having a list of 6 sided die combinations) varying in order for each gaming machines, and the second list being a common list of game outcomes used on each gaming machine. For each combination in the first list, an index is used to point to a corresponding combination in the second list. By doing so, the first list upon receiving a dice combination acts as a filter to redirect which game outcome of the second list should be shown, thereby allowing games to use the same random numbers to show different game outcomes. | 10-15-2009 |
Raymond K. Preston, Peoria, AZ US
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20160071141 | DEFERRED LOYALTY POINTS REDEMPTION METHOD - On-line redemption of loyalty points over time for requested items. A request for an item is received from a customer along with an identification of a layaway program for redeeming at least a portion of the customer's loyalty points with respect to a purchase request for the item. Based upon the identified program, the customer's loyalty points are processed for redemption. The redemption programs can include making installment payments of loyalty points for purchase of the item, reserving a particular price for the item using the loyalty points, providing partial payment for the item using the loyalty points, automatically redeeming or transferring points over a particular amount, or pooling of points among multiple customers. | 03-10-2016 |
Robert A. Preston, Collierville, TN US
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20150232300 | Elevator Operator Interface - An elevator activation system provides virtual activation of one or more buttons by passengers. An optical sensor or time-of-flight camera is positioned near buttons of the elevator and projects an optical curtain over buttons of the elevator. Disturbances in the optical curtain are detected and an exact location of a disturbance in the optical curtain is communicated to a sensor controller which then virtually activates a button correlated to the particular location of the disturbance. The sensor controller communicates with an elevator controller such that the elevator is controlled based on the particular function activated in response to virtual activation of the button. The elevator activation system may further comprise a user feedback feature configured to signify to a passenger that a button has been virtually activated without physically contacting the button. | 08-20-2015 |
Ryan D. Preston, Lake St. Louis, MO US
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20150186831 | Systems and Methods for Managing Check-in Communications - Systems, methods and devices for use in managing check-in communications are disclosed. One exemplary method generally includes receiving a notification request associated with a trigger event, where the notification request is indicative of multiple participants associated with the trigger event, and identifying the multiple participants. The method also generally includes, for each of the identified participants, sending a check-in communication to the participant and generating a warning event when the check-in communication is acknowledged by the participant and the acknowledgment includes a negative condition. | 07-02-2015 |
Scott Preston, Toronto CA
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20140238136 | ULTRASOUND MATRIX INSPECTION - A device and method for performing ultrasound scanning of a substantially cylindrical object, the device comprising a cuff adapted to fit around a circumference of the object, a carrier mounted slidably on the cuff and adapted to traverse the circumference of the object, an ultrasound probe mounted on the carrier and positioned to scan the circumference of the object as the carrier traverses the circumference of the object, a carrier motor mounted on the cuff or the carrier and used to drive the movement of the carrier about the circumference of the object, and one or more data connections providing control information for the carrier motor and the ultrasound probe and receiving scanning data from the ultrasound probe. | 08-28-2014 |
Scott S. Preston, Malvern, PA US
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20150256680 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTED SILO SIGNALING - The embodiments described herein recite a telephone communication system used for handling information such as messages, typically voice mail messages, and, more particularly, is directed to a system that provides distributed session initiation protocol (SIP) silos. Distributed SIP silos (DSS) is a Communications Application Platform (CAP) feature that maintains the site's call capacity even when a signaling server fails. DSS uses multiple non-redundant signaling servers to provide SIP signaling for the same set of media ports. Because there are multiple signaling servers providing signaling for the same set of ports, the failure of one signaling server only terminates the calls it was actively processing and once those calls have been cleaned up, all the available (non-suspended) ports in the configuration are available to the remaining signaling servers. | 09-10-2015 |
20150295956 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTED SILO SIGNALING - The embodiments described herein recite a telephone communication system used for handling information such as messages, typically voice mail messages, and, more particularly, is directed to a system that provides distributed session initiation protocol (SIP) silos. Distributed SIP silos (DSS) is a Communications Application Platform (CAP) feature that maintains the site's call capacity even when a signaling server fails. DSS uses multiple non-redundant signaling servers to provide SIP signaling for the same set of media ports. Because there are multiple signaling servers providing signaling for the same set of ports, the failure of one signaling server only terminates the calls it was actively processing and once those calls have been cleaned up, all the available (non-suspended) ports in the configuration are available to the remaining signaling servers. | 10-15-2015 |
20150295979 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTED SILO SIGNALING - The embodiments described herein recite a telephone communication system used for handling information such as messages, typically voice mail messages, and, more particularly, is directed to a system that provides distributed session initiation protocol (SIP) silos. Distributed SIP silos (DSS) is a Communications Application Platform (CAP) feature that maintains the site's call capacity even when a signaling server fails. DSS uses multiple non-redundant signaling servers to provide sip signaling for the same set of media ports. Because there are multiple signaling servers providing signaling for the same set of ports, the failure of one signaling server only terminates the calls it was actively processing and once those calls have been cleaned up, all the available (non-suspended) ports in the configuration are available to the remaining signaling servers. | 10-15-2015 |
20150295980 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTED SILO SIGNALING - The embodiments described herein recite a telephone communication system used for handling information such as messages, typically voice mail messages, and, more particularly, is directed to a system that provides distributed session initiation protocol (SIP) silos. Distributed SIP silos (DSS) is a Communications Application Platform (CAP) feature that maintains the site's call capacity even when a signaling server fails. DSS uses multiple non-redundant signaling servers to provide sip signaling for the same set of media ports. Because there are multiple signaling servers providing signaling for the same set of ports, the failure of one signaling server only terminates the calls it was actively processing and once those calls have been cleaned up, all the available (non-suspended) ports in the configuration are available to the remaining signaling servers. | 10-15-2015 |
20150295981 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTED SILO SIGNALING - The embodiments described herein recite a telephone communication system used for handling information such as messages, typically voice mail messages, and, more particularly, is directed to a system that provides distributed session initiation protocol (SIP) silos. Distributed SIP silos (DSS) is a Communications Application Platform (CAP) feature that maintains the site's call capacity even when a signaling server fails. DSS uses multiple non-redundant signaling servers to provide sip signaling for the same set of media ports. Because there are multiple signaling servers providing signaling for the same set of ports, the failure of one signaling server only terminates the calls it was actively processing and once those calls have been cleaned up, all the available (non-suspended) ports in the configuration are available to the remaining signaling servers. | 10-15-2015 |
20150296083 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DISTRIBUTED SILO SIGNALING - The embodiments described herein recite a telephone communication system used for handling information such as messages, typically voice mail messages, and, more particularly, is directed to a system that provides distributed session initiation protocol (SIP) silos. Distributed SIP silos (DSS) is a Communications Application Platform (CAP) feature that maintains the site's call capacity even when a signaling server fails. DSS uses multiple non-redundant signaling servers to provide SIP signaling for the same set of media ports. Because there are multiple signaling servers providing signaling for the same set of ports, the failure of one signaling server only terminates the calls it was actively processing and once those calls have been cleaned up, all the available (non-suspended) ports in the configuration are available to the remaining signaling servers. | 10-15-2015 |
Steve Preston, Alpharetta, GA US
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20140312908 | LCD SOURCE DRIVER FEEDBACK SYSTEM AND METHOD - An electrical assembly and method for detecting failures in an LCD source driver is disclosed herein. A plurality of active channels are placed on the source driver which communicate electronically with an LCD. At least one dummy channel may be placed on the source driver which is driven with an original signal. A microprocessor may then receive the dummy channel and compare the received dummy channel signal to the original signal. An error message may be transmitted when the received dummy channel signal does not match the original signal. Alternatively, the source driver may be provided with a split active channel which is provided with an original signal that is split into an active split channel and a dummy split channel. While the active split channel is sent to the LCD, the dummy split channel is sent to the microprocessor for comparison with the original signal. | 10-23-2014 |
Thomas Preston, Mississauga CA
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20090170213 | High-Throughput Screening of Enantiomeric Excess (EE) - The present invention provides a method for high-throughput screening of enantiomeric excess (ee), comprising synthesizing a sensor made from an aggregate of gold nanoparticles whose surfaces have been elaborated with a chiral “host” that includes two optically pure binaphthol groups linked together by a diethanolamine bridge that is tethered via nitrogen to its associated gold nanoparticle, and in which aggregate the individual particles are held together by a bridging chiral “di-guest,” which contains an amino acid functionality at both ends and which interacts with the surface-bound hosts through hydrogen bonds. To screen, one adds a chiral analyte, which may be the product of an asymmetric catalytic reaction, or some other chiral species, in the form of a scalemic solution to a solution containing the aforemeritioned aggregate wherein one enantiomer of the analyte competes effectively with the “di-guest” for the “host,” while the other does not, and wherein a diastereoselective dispersion of the aggregate occurs, which brings about a large shift in the naked-eye-visible plasmon resonance absorption band of the gold nanoparticles, from a long wavelength for the aggregated nanoparticles to a shorter wavelength for the dispersed particles, and wherein the extent of the colour change is indicative of the degree to which the aggregate is dispersed and provides a rapid and effective measure of the ee of the chiral analyte. | 07-02-2009 |
Thomas J. Preston, Groveport, OH US
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20140323956 | RECOMBINANT ADENO-ASSOCIATED VIRUS DELIVERY OF ALPHA-SARCOGLYCAN POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The present invention relates to recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) delivery of an alpha-sarcoglycan gene. The invention provides rAAV products and methods of using the rAAV in the treatment of limb girdle muscular dystrophies such as LGMD2D. | 10-30-2014 |
Todd K. Preston, Highland, MI US
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20140272654 | REMEDIAL ACTIONS FOR AIR FLOW ERRORS IN A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A system and method for operating a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell system in a vehicle when an error in cathode air flow rate is detected. The system and method include estimating a cathode air flow rate and detecting an error in the estimated cathode air flow rate. The system and method also include utilizing high frequency resistance measurements from a high frequency resistance sensor to control a relative humidity of the fuel cell stack when the error in the estimated cathode air flow rate has been detected. | 09-18-2014 |
Warren Preston, Botany Nsw AU
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20140302211 | Method and Apparatus for Deep Fryer - A deep fryer apparatus including: an external body; a reservoir for holding a volume of cooking medium, the reservoir being located within the body; the a reservoir enabling receipt of a fry basket. The apparatus can include a filter assembly comprising an augur element and filter basket. The apparatus can include one or more fans for directing air-flow through an air-gap about the reservoir. The apparatus can include a movable load-cell that receives a fry-basket and can be raised or lowered. | 10-09-2014 |