Pryor, US
Alan E. Pryor, Hartford, WI US
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20100325940 | Rodent Bait Station - A refillable bait station for pest control includes a housing, a bait receptacle operable for insertion into said housing. and a releasable latching mechanism associated with said housing and operable for releasably securing said bait receptacle within said housing. | 12-30-2010 |
20110252695 | Bait Station Kit - A bait station kit for use in terminating pests including a dispensing device including bait and a plurality of bait stations initially not including bait. The bait is preferably a gel and is contained in a dispensing device such as a syringe. The bait is dispensed from the syringe into the bait stations proximate to the time the bait stations are placed for accessibility by pests. The dispensing device preferably contains an amount of bait more than sufficient to fill all of the plurality of bait stations. | 10-20-2011 |
20120066960 | Bait Station - A bait station for use in terminating pests is provided. The bait station preferably includes a top member and a bottom member. The bottom member includes a bait reservoir to be filled with bait. Upon filling, the bottom member and the top member are coupled together by interaction of connecting portions of each to irremovably attach the top member to the bottom member. The connection between the top member and bottom member is preferably childproof. | 03-22-2012 |
Aric Pryor, Boonville, IN US
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20090267787 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROXIMITY DETECTION - A system and method for detecting a proximity of a person to a machine includes a first transmitter unit carried by the person, a plurality of receiver units located on the machine at know locations, and a processing unit including data defining a first boundary around the machine. The first transmitter unit transmits a magnetic proximity signal having a predetermined signal strength and a predetermined signal frequency. Each of the plurality of receiver units is for determining a received signal strength of the received magnetic proximity signal. The processing unit: determines a location of the first transmitter unit relative to the machine based on the received signal strength of the magnetic proximity signal and the known location of the plurality of receiver units; and outputs a proximity warning signal if the location of the transmitter relative to the machine is within the first boundary around the machine. | 10-29-2009 |
Aric M. Pryor, Boonville, IN US
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20140266759 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POSITION DETECTION - A system and method for detecting a position of a person or second machine relative to a machine is provided. The system includes a transmitter system located on the machine, a locator for being carried by the person, means for determining the position of said locator relative to the transmitter system, means for defining one or more safety zones around the machine; and warning means for generating a signal when said locator enters into any of said one or more safety zones. The transmitter system includes a controller for generating a uniquely encoded magnetic signal and a plurality of drivers in communication with the controller for transmitting the uniquely encoded magnetic signal. According to the method a uniquely encoded magnetic signal is generated and transmitted around the machine from a transmitter system located on the machine. The magnetic signal is received and processed at a locator carried by the person. A locator radio frequency signal is transmitted from the locator in response to the received and processed magnetic signal. The locator radio frequency signal is received at the transmitter system. An algorithm is performed at the transmitter system based on the magnetic signal and locator radio frequency signal to determine the position of the locator relative to the transmitter system. | 09-18-2014 |
Arthur Pryor, Delray Beach, FL US
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20120024921 | CARGO CLOSURE TIE-DOWN AND METHOD FOR TYING-DOWN A CARGO CLOSURE OF A VEHICLE - A method and a device for tying-down a cargo closure hinged to a body of a vehicle and having a hinged edge and a locking edge. A first portion of a strap is attached to the vehicle body and a second portion of the strap is attached to the hinged edge. The strap is tightened, in particular from outside the cargo area and outside the cargo closure, to hold down the cargo closure. A hook, in particular an S-hook, may be used for attaching the first portion of the strap to the vehicle body and a flat hook may be used for attaching the second portion of the strap to the hinged edge. A cam lock, ratchet tightening mechanism or other device disposed on the strap is used to tighten the strap. The cargo closure may be a trunk lid, a tail gate, a door or doors. | 02-02-2012 |
Aurora Pryor, Stony Brook, NY US
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20150105629 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-INSTRUMENT SURGICAL ACCESS - A system for performing multi-tool minimally invasive medical procedures through a single instrument port in a body cavity includes a pair of steerable tool cannulas extending from a rigid tube that is supported by an operating room fixture. The rigid tube is extendable through an incision to position distal ends of the rigid tube and tool cannulas within a body cavity. Each tool cannula has a lumen for receiving a corresponding surgical instrument so that an end effector of the each instrument may be used within the body cavity. Control devices are operatively associated with each tool cannula and include ports for receiving the surgical instruments. User manipulation of the handles of the surgical instruments results in steering of the tool cannulas, and thus the surgical instruments, within the body cavity. | 04-16-2015 |
Aurora Pryor, Durham, NC US
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20090157076 | DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A system for minimally invasive medical procedures includes an elongate tubular access cannula comprising an elongate tubular member having a rigid proximal portion and an articulating portion. The tubular member has a first branch and a tubular bifurcation extending from the first branch, allowing simultaneous use of multiple instruments. A dissector suitable for use with the access cannula, or other access devices, for implantation of gastric bands or for other procedures includes a pre-curved distal portion having a dissection element such as a monopolar RF conductor and/or a dissection balloon, as well as a snare. In one method, the dissector is advanced around the posterior side of the stomach to form a tunnel in the connective tissue, and the snare is then extended from the dissector to engage a portion of the band and withdraw it through the tunnel. | 06-18-2009 |
20110066173 | PROCEDURAL CANNULA AND SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES - A system for performing minimally invasive medical procedures includes an elongate support advanceable into a body cavity. The elongate support supports a frame that carries a pair of tool cannulas, each of which has a lumen for receiving a tool useable to perform a procedure in the body cavity. The frame is expandable to orient the tool cannulas such that they allow the tools to be used in concert to carry out a procedure at a common location in the body cavity. | 03-17-2011 |
20110118545 | System and method for multi-instrument surgical access - A system for performing multi-tool minimally invasive medical procedures through a single instrument port into a body cavity includes a rigid tube carried by a mount. Cannulas having instrument channels and steerable distal ends extend distally from the rigid tube. During a procedure using the system, the mount is supported by an operating room fixture, and instruments are advanced through the steerable instrument channels. Manipulation of the instrument handles engages actuators positioned on the mount, which steer the distal ends of the cannulas through the action of pull cables. The distal ends of the instruments may thus be steered within the body by the distal ends of the steerable cannulas. | 05-19-2011 |
Benjamin Robert Pryor, Sammamish, WA US
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20130067474 | LANGUAGE INDEPENDENT APPLICATION OBJECT - Applications are managed on a computing device using a language independent application object. The computing device receives an indication that an application is to begin execution. Responsive to every indication that an application is to begin execution, a multi-thread aware singleton application object is instantiated within that application. The multi-thread aware singleton application object is configured to create a first application thread and a first application window for that application. The first application thread is associated with the first application window. The multi-thread aware singleton application object is configured to instantiate within an application regardless of a programming language or user interface framework utilized by that application. | 03-14-2013 |
Brian A. Pryor, Newark, DE US
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20120314722 | RAMAN CONVERTING LASER SYSTEMS - In one embodiment, the instant invention provides a method that includes: outputting a first laser beam having: a beam quality factor (M | 12-13-2012 |
20140376573 | RAMAN CONVERTING LASER SYSTEMS - In one embodiment, the instant invention provides a method that includes: outputting a first laser beam having: a beam quality factor (M2) between 1 and 5, and a spectral width of less than 0.15 nm, where the outputting is performed by a laser generating component that includes a alexandrite laser oscillator; converting the first laser beam through a first Raman cell to produce a second laser beam, where the first Raman cell is filled with a first gas; and converting the second laser beam through a second Raman cell to produce a final laser beam, where the second Raman cell is filled with a second gas and is operationally positioned after the first Raman cell, where the first gas and the second gas are different gasses, and where the final laser beam having: a second energy of at least 1 mJ, and at least one wavelength longer than 2.5 micron. | 12-25-2014 |
Carl Pryor, Rowlett, TX US
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20090134151 | RAPID COOKING OVEN WITH BROADBAND COMMUNICATION CAPABILITY TO INCREASE EASE OF USE - An improved oven for use in a residence is described. The oven includes a cooking chamber, a programmable controller for executing program instructions, memory media for recording executable program instructions, and at least one controllable cooking system under control of the programmable controller, which provides a data-processing-controlled high speed cooking process which may be applied to food placed in the oven chamber. A plurality of cooking programs are recorded in the memory media of the oven. These define a plurality of high speed cooking routines available for use with the oven. A gateway server is communicatively coupled to the programmable controller. It manages the communication of digital content which is at least in-part related to operation and utilization of the improved oven. A broadband communication channel extends from a source of digital content, which is external to the residence, to the residence. The broadband communication channel delivers particular digital content related to the oven through the gateway server for distribution within the residence, including distribution to the programmable controller of the oven in order to facilitate cooking operations utilizing the oven. | 05-28-2009 |
Christine L. Pryor, Lynn, MA US
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20120209760 | RISK IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND JUDGMENTAL REVIEW INTERFACE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for identifying one or more risk patterns for an account based on a plurality of rules, determining whether to add an account on to a judgmental review queue based at least in part on the one or more risk patterns identified for the account, and allowing a user to execute one or more risk mitigation actions for the account in order to curb possible financial losses that may result from the identified risk patterns. | 08-16-2012 |
Craig Pryor, Iowa City, IA US
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20090289244 | SEMICONDUCTOR HETEROSTRUCTURE NANOWIRE DEVICES - Nanowire devices comprising core-shell or segmented nanowires are provided. In these nanowire devices, strain can be used as a tool to form metallic portions in nanowires made from compound semiconductor materials, and/or to create nanowires in which embedded quantum dots experience negative hydrostatic pressure or high positive hydrostatic pressure, whereby a phase transitions may occur, and/or to create exciton crystals. | 11-26-2009 |
20110212576 | SEMICONDUCTOR HETEROSTRUCTURE NANOWIRE DEVICES - Nanowire devices comprising core-shell or segmented nanowires are provided. In these nanowire devices, strain can be used as a tool to form metallic portions in nanowires made from compound semiconductor materials, and/or to create nanowires in which embedded quantum dots experience negative hydrostatic pressure or high positive hydrostatic pressure, whereby a phase transitions may occur, and/or to create exciton crystals. | 09-01-2011 |
Curtis Lee Pryor, Ridgeland, MS US
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20140175044 | BEVERAGE BOTTLE IDENTIFIER - A bottle identifier tag having a body portion with an outer rim and an inner rim. The inner rim may be formed to fit around a beverage bottle neck. The bottle identifier tag may further include an identifier, which may be at least one of a design, a color, and a pattern. Using the present invention, the bottle identifier tag with a unique design, color, or, a pattern may be placed on a beverage bottle. Therefore, the user may quickly find the beverage bottle that they have been using. | 06-26-2014 |
David Pryor, Westmont, IL US
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20090005165 | Handheld Device for Wagering Games - A gaming system for playing a wagering game on a handheld gaming machine includes a handheld gaming machine configured to play the wagering game and an external system configured to regulate wagering game play on the handheld gaming machine. | 01-01-2009 |
David A. Pryor, Denton, TX US
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20140030666 | FLASHBACK ARRESTOR - A flashback arrestor for use in gas cutting or welding equipment includes a porous body which defines a proximal end portion and a distal end portion and which has a plurality of pores. Each of the pores defines a pore size. The pore size is a function of a detonation cell size such that the pore size is increased to reduce a size of the sintered body. | 01-30-2014 |
David M. Pryor, Elmhurst, IL US
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20110009188 | CONTROLLING WAGERING TRANSACTIONS FOR MULTI-PROVIDER GAME CONTENT - Described herein are processes and devices that control wagering transactions for multi-provider game content. One of the devices described is a wagering game system. The wagering game system can process a plurality of wagering games from multiple wagering game providers on a single wagering game machine during a single wagering game session. The system can communicate wagering transaction information for the plurality of wagering games between the wagering game machine and an account server. The wagering game system can synchronize a session funds balance on the wagering game machine with an account balance on the account server. The system can utilize different modes of synchronizing the account information for the multiple wagering games. | 01-13-2011 |
20110028203 | PRESENTING WAGERING GAME CONTENT IN MULTIPLE WINDOWS - Described herein are processes and devices that present wagering game content in multiple windows. One of the devices described is a wagering game system. The wagering game system can receive wagering game content and control information from more than one content provider. The wagering game system can present the content from the various content providers in one or more windows, such as by presenting content from one provider in a main window while presenting content from a second provider in one or more auxiliary windows. The wagering game system can also determine priority information for content displayed in the windows and control the appearance and actions of the windows, or content displayed within the windows, based on the priority information. | 02-03-2011 |
20130244761 | PRESENTING WAGERING GAME CONTENT IN MULTIPLE WINDOWS - In some embodiments, a method including determining a first wagering game content and a second wagering game content, wherein the first wagering game content is related to a first wagering game, and wherein the second wagering game content is related to a second wagering game. The method can also include determining, based on priority rules, a first display priority for the first wagering game content, and a second display priority for the second wagering game content. The method can also include presenting, based on the first display priority, the first wagering game content. The method can also include presenting, based on the second display priority, the second wagering game content after the presenting of the first wagering game content, and detecting player inputs. The method can also include assigning priority values to the player inputs, and responding to the player inputs in an order related to the priority values. | 09-19-2013 |
20140018147 | WAGERING GAME WITH GAME ENHANCEMENT WINDOW - A gaming system includes instructions that cause the gaming system to receive an input indicative of a wager, display a plurality of reels defining a symbol array, and display a symbol-alteration region including at least two symbol positions and extending through a subset of the symbol array at a predefined position. The plurality of reels includes a plurality of symbols moving through the symbol array. The plurality of symbols includes a special symbol that has a first function for evaluating a game outcome. The symbol-alteration region is positioned such that at least some of the symbols move between a first position outside the symbol-alteration region and a second position within the symbol-alteration region. The instructions further cause the gaming system to, in response to the special symbol stopping within the symbol-alteration region, alter a functionality of the special symbol to include a second function for evaluating the game outcome. | 01-16-2014 |
20140106865 | Funding concurrent wagering games - Described herein are processes and devices that perform operations that, in some embodiments, include receiving a request for concurrent presentation of a first wagering game and a second wagering game via a display device of a wagering game machine. The first wagering game includes first content that originates from a first content source, and the second wagering game includes second content that originates from a second content source. The operations further include accessing funds associated with the first wagering game. The operations further include funding one or more wagers for the second wagering game using at least a portion of the accessed funds associated with the first wagering game. | 04-17-2014 |
Derick Pryor, Panama City, FL US
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20150292790 | COIL SUPPORT HAVING CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONALITY - The embodiments described herein are directed to a coil support and a method of using the coil support for condensate management. The coil support generally functions to provide support for evaporator and/or condenser coils and facilitate the drainage of condensate away from coil headers. | 10-15-2015 |
Edward Pryor, San Antonio, TX US
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20090211525 | MULTIPLE AMPOULE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - This invention relates to an integrated vapor or liquid phase reagent dispensing apparatus having a plurality of vessels and a plurality of carrier or inert gas feed/vapor or liquid phase reagent delivery manifolds, that may be used for continuously dispensing vapor or liquid phase reagents such as precursors for deposition of materials in the manufacture of semiconductor materials and devices. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214777 | MULTIPLE AMPOULE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - This invention relates to an integrated vapor or liquid phase reagent dispensing apparatus having a plurality of vessels and a plurality of carrier or inert gas feed/vapor or liquid phase reagent delivery manifolds, that may be used for continuously dispensing vapor or liquid phase reagents such as precursors for deposition of materials in the manufacture of semiconductor materials and devices. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214778 | MULTIPLE AMPOULE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - This invention relates to an integrated vapor or liquid phase reagent dispensing apparatus having a plurality of vessels and a plurality of carrier or inert gas feed/vapor or liquid phase reagent delivery manifolds, that may be used for continuously dispensing vapor or liquid phase reagents such as precursors for deposition of materials in the manufacture of semiconductor materials and devices. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214779 | MULTIPLE AMPOULE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - This invention relates to an integrated vapor or liquid phase reagent dispensing apparatus having a plurality of vessels and a plurality of carrier or inert gas feed/vapor or liquid phase reagent delivery manifolds, that may be used for continuously dispensing vapor or liquid phase reagents such as precursors for deposition of materials in the manufacture of semiconductor materials and devices. | 08-27-2009 |
20100018249 | SIMULTANEOUS GAS SUPPLY FROM MULTIPLE BSGS - Methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for supplying gas from a multi-container BSGS system wherein at least one process parameter is automatically monitored to prevent over-filling of at least a first and second container without operator intervention. | 01-28-2010 |
Edwin F. Pryor, Coconut Creek, FL US
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20140192425 | Vision Launch - Vision Launch has created a product, patent pending that is a thin film (approximately 0.13 mm) that is adhered/slightly sticky on borders, across an electronic screen and it is magnified via various diopter strengths. A human with farsightedness can now read the small print/screen without the assistance of reading glasses. | 07-10-2014 |
Ernest B. Pryor, Maidens, VA US
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20080221739 | Durability Monitoring and Improvement of a Blender - A blender for blending foodstuff includes a base enclosing a motor and having an upper mounting surface. A jar sensor is secured to the base proximate the upper mounting surface and a jar is removably mountable to the base on the mounting surface. The jar includes a closed end and an actuator is mounted proximate the closed end. The jar sensor detects the presence of the actuator when the jar is mounted to the base in an operating position. The motor is powered when the jar sensor detects the presence of the actuator in the operating position. A motor temperature indicator is positioned on a control panel on the base and a temperature sensor is in communication with the motor temperature indicator. First and second cordsets are adaptable for removable mounting to the base for powering the motor. | 09-11-2008 |
20120087203 | Automated Mix In-Cup Apparatus and the Method of Operating the Same - The present disclosure describes an automated blend in-cup apparatus and the related method of operation. The disclosure relates generally to the field of mixing consumable material. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a mixer that is automatically operable to lower a mixing blade into a cup or vessel that contains material to be blended/mixed. A shield is automatically lowered to at least partially isolate the cup. After mixing, the shield and blade are automatically retracted, and the cup is removed from the apparatus. The shield and blade may be automatically lowered again for a cleaning operation. Use of the apparatus can be accomplished with one hand. Overall, the apparatus contains various structural and safety elements that provide a unique construction and method of operating the apparatus. The apparatus is effective, fast, easy to operate, safe, and clean. | 04-12-2012 |
20150297034 | Kitchen Appliance for Processing Foodstuff and Method of Operating Same - A kitchen appliance includes a housing enclosing a motor and a switch mechanism. A bowl is removably mountable onto the housing. At least one actuation member is movable between a first position and a second position. A bowl lid is removably mountable onto the upper rim of the bowl. When the bowl lid is properly positioned onto the upper rim of the bowl, the motor is actuated or permitted to be actuated by pressing downwardly on the lid such that at least a portion of one of a plurality of flanges of the bowl contacts at least a portion of the actuation member to force the actuation member to the second position. | 10-22-2015 |
Gallagher Pryor, Atlanta, GA US
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20090141034 | System for Improving Utilization of GPU Resources - A method, executable on a digital computer that includes a central processing unit (CPU) and a graphics processing unit (GPU), executes a series of instructions, in which a GPU data type is defined and at least one data unit is designated with the GPU data type. A series of instructions is executed on the central processing unit. The method determines that a first unit of instruction code, included in the series of instructions, will be scheduled to operate on a GPU data type-designated data unit within a predetermined number of cycles. The GPU data type-designated data unit is caused to be operated on by a second unit of instruction code, that functionally corresponds to the first unit of instruction code. The second unit of instruction code is executed on the graphics processing unit. | 06-04-2009 |
Glen Pryor, Manhattan, IL US
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20120207578 | Method and Apparatus for a Card Dispenser - A card dispensing system for dispensing cards along a conveying surface which conveys sliced products downstream of a slicer for packaging the sliced products. A hopper contains a stack of cards which are withdrawn from the hopper by a suction force provided via at least one suction cup. The suction cup is moveable vertically to retrieve and remove the card from the hopper. The suction cup is moveable laterally to move the card into a receiving position where a card clamp on a damp carriage arrives to receive the card. Suction force on the card is released when the card damp damps down on the card. The clamp carriage moves the card from the receiving position to the staging position where a nip engages with the card to feed the card through a junction in the conveyor line just as a food product passes over the junction. | 08-16-2012 |
20140212255 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A CARD DISPENSER - A card dispensing system for dispensing cards along a conveying surface which conveys sliced products downstream of a slicer for packaging the sliced products. A hopper contains a stack of cards which are withdrawn from the hopper by a suction force provided via at least one suction cup. The suction cup is moveable vertically to retrieve and remove the card from the hopper. The suction cup is moveable laterally to move the card into a receiving position where a card clamp on a clamp carriage arrives to receive the card. Suction force on the card is released when the card clamp clamps down on the card. The clamp carriage moves the card from the receiving position to the staging position where a nip engages with the card to feed the card through a junction in the conveyor line just as a food product passes over the junction. | 07-31-2014 |
Glen F. Pryor, Manhattan, IL US
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20120073249 | Interleaver System For High Speed Slicing Machine - A sheet interleaver is provided for a slicing machine that includes a slicing plane for slicing an elongated food product and a sheet of web material beneath the elongated product. The interleaver includes a supply of web material, a drawing station, and a feed station. A tensioning station is disposed between the supply of web material and the drawing station to maintain the tension of the web material at a pre-determined tension. A web accumulation station is between the drawing station and the feed station to provide a slackened length of web material within an acceptable range of slack between the drawing station and the feed station. The supply of web material is disposed on a spool which rotates about a cylindrical shaft. The cylindrical shaft has a braking mechanism which protrudes from the shaft to generate a frictional force against the spool. | 03-29-2012 |
20150135652 | Interleaver System For High Speed Slicing Machine - A sheet interleaver is provided for a slicing machine that includes a slicing plane for slicing an elongated food product and a sheet of web material beneath the elongated product. The interleaver includes a supply of web material, a drawing station, and a feed station. A tensioning station is disposed between the supply of web material and the drawing station to maintain the tension of the web material at a pre-determined tension. A web accumulation station is between the drawing station and the feed station to provide a slackened length of web material within an acceptable range of slack between the drawing station and the feed station. The supply of web material is disposed on a spool which rotates about a cylindrical shaft. The cylindrical shaft has a braking mechanism which protrudes from the shaft to generate a frictional force against the spool. | 05-21-2015 |
20150321372 | FOOD PRODUCT SLICING APPARATUS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAME - A food product slicing apparatus includes a tray configured to support food product blocks. A cavity is provided for receiving unsliced ends of food product blocks, and a removal member is used to eject the ends from the cavity. Upper and lower drive assemblies are provided for moving the blocks to a slicing station. The height of the upper drive assembly is adjustable relative to the lower drive assembly. A plurality of output conveyors receive stacks of sliced food product from the slicing station. The output conveyors are parallel and convey the stacks of sliced food product along linear and parallel paths. | 11-12-2015 |
Glen F. Pryor, Tinley Park, IL US
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20080250944 | Sheet Interleaver For Slicing Apparatus - A sheet interleaver is provided for a slicing machine that includes a slicing plane for slicing an elongated food product and a sheet from web material beneath the elongated product. The interleaver includes a supply of web material, a drawing station, a feed station, and a controller. The drawing station has a first driver for drawing web material from the supply. The feed station has a second driver for receiving web material from the drawing station and driving the web material through a cutting nip into the slicing plane. The controller is in signal-communication with at least one of the first and second drivers to drive web material at select differential speeds by the first and second drivers such that tension between the drawing station and the feed station is controlled to allow a slackened length of web material between the drawing station and the feed station. | 10-16-2008 |
Greg L. Pryor, Mt. Vernon, AR US
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20110197613 | Race car cooler - A portable, self-contained race car cooler comprises an enclosure divided interiorly by vented baffles into separate cooling and fan compartments. A removable top covers the enclosure. Air is drawn through the enclosure and between adjacent cooling compartments by an electric fan. A plurality of removable canisters, frictionally fitted through orifices in the top, store “dry ice” for cooling. Each canister is peripherally restrained by a plurality of radially spaced-apart J-hooks emanating from the top that are biased inwardly by an elastic band. The J-hooks peripherally grasp the canisters and provide a detent for snappingly engaging or releasing the canisters. A heat-exchange standoff is secured beneath each canister upon the enclosure floor and comprises a plurality of spaced-apart, parallel rails with air passageways defined between them. Cooler lids removably coupled to the canisters are externally serviceable. Carbon dioxide venting is provided. | 08-18-2011 |
Howard I. Pryor, Brookline, MA US
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20150366651 | BIOMIMETIC VASCULAR NETWORK AND DEVICES USING THE SAME - The invention provides method of fabricating a scaffold comprising a fluidic network, including the steps of: (a) generating an initial vascular layer for enclosing the chamber and providing fluid to the cells, the initial vascular layer having a network of channels for fluid; (b) translating the initial vascular layer into a model for fluid dynamics analysis; (c) analyzing the initial vascular layer based on desired parameters selected from the group consisting of a characteristic of a specific fluid, an input pressure, an output pressure, an overall flow rate and combinations thereof to determine sheer stress and velocity within the network of channels; (d) measuring the sheer stress and the velocity and comparing the obtained values to predetermined values; (e) determining if either of the shear stress or the velocity are greater than or less than the predetermined values, and (f) optionally modifying the initial vascular layer and repeating steps (b)-(e). The invention also provides compositions comprising a vascular layer for use in tissue lamina as well as a medical devices having a vascular layer and kits. | 12-24-2015 |
Howard I. Pryor, Washington, DC US
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20100234678 | BIOMIMETIC VASCULAR NETWORK AND DEVICES USING THE SAME - The invention provides method of fabricating a scaffold comprising a fluidic network, including the steps of: (a) generating an initial vascular layer for enclosing the chamber and providing fluid to the cells, the initial vascular layer having a network of channels for fluid; (b) translating the initial vascular layer into a model for fluid dynamics analysis; (c) analyzing the initial vascular layer based on desired parameters selected from the group consisting of a characteristic of a specific fluid, an input pressure, an output pressure, an overall flow rate and combinations thereof to determine sheer stress and velocity within the network of channels; (d) measuring the sheer stress and the velocity and comparing the obtained values to predetermined values; (e) determining if either of the shear stress or the velocity are greater than or less than the predetermined values, and (f) optionally modifying the initial vascular layer and repeating steps (b)-(e). The invention also provides compositions comprising a vascular layer for use in tissue lamina as well as a medical devices having a vascular layer and kits. | 09-16-2010 |
20100274353 | BIOMIMETIC VASCULAR NETWORK AND DEVICES USING THE SAME - The invention provides method of fabricating a scaffold comprising a fluidic network, including the steps of: (a) generating an initial vascular layer for enclosing the chamber and providing fluid to the cells, the initial vascular layer having a network of channels for fluid; (b) translating the initial vascular layer into a model for fluid dynamics analysis; (c) analyzing the initial vascular layer based on desired parameters selected from the group consisting of a characteristic of a specific fluid, an input pressure, an output pressure, an overall flow rate and combinations thereof to determine sheer stress and velocity within the network of channels; (d) measuring the sheer stress and the velocity and comparing the obtained values to predetermined values; (e) determining if either of the shear stress or the velocity are greater than or less than the predetermined values, and (f) optionally modifying the initial vascular layer and repeating steps (b)-(e). The invention also provides compositions comprising a vascular layer for use in tissue lamina as well as a medical devices having a vascular layer and kits. | 10-28-2010 |
20110091930 | WELL-BASED FLOW SYSTEM FOR CELL CULTURE - A well-based flow system for cell culture is described which provides for flow of culture containing compounds for drug screening to be exposed to cells seeded on a membrane. The flow of medium may be planar or radial and means are provided for the removal of waste media through fluid outlets in fluid communication with the assay well plates through conduits. Methods of using the system for cell culture and drug toxicity screening are also provided including coculturing cells such as hepatocytes, stem cells, fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells and selectively exposing cells to test compounds. | 04-21-2011 |
20110195056 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HEPATOCYTE-LIKE CELLS AND USES THEREOF - The invention generally features methods for generating hepatocytes from a variety of pluripotent stem cells, including adipose mesenchymal stem cells, therapeutic compositions featuring such cells, and methods of using them for the treatment of subjects. | 08-11-2011 |
James E. Pryor, Clarksville, TN US
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20090134143 | ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL FOR COOKTOP HEATERS - An electronic cook top control system has a cooktop including a heating element. An electronic controller is operatively connected to the cooktop. A rotary position input is operatively connected to the electronic controller. The electronic controller controls a heating level of the cooktop in a first manner in response to rotation of the rotary position input in a first direction. The electronic controller controls the heating level of the cooktop in a second manner in response to rotation of the rotary position input in a second direction. | 05-28-2009 |
James Neil Pryor, West Friendship, MD US
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20100116743 | SILICA PARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Silica particles and compositions containing silica particles are disclosed. Methods of making silica particles and methods of using silica particles are also disclosed. | 05-13-2010 |
20100120612 | Sulfur Tolerant Alumina Catalyst Support - The present invention is directed to an improved catalyst support and to the resultant catalyst suitable for treating exhaust products from internal combustion engines, especially diesel engines. The support of the present invention is a structure comprising alumina core particulate having high porosity and surface area, wherein the structure has from about 1 to about 8 weight percent silica in the form of cladding on the surface area of said alumina core. The resultant support has a sulfur tolerance efficiency (η) of at least 1000 μg/m2. | 05-13-2010 |
20100267552 | Sulfur tolerant alumina catalyst support - The present invention is directed to an improved catalyst support and to the resultant catalyst suitable for treating exhaust products from internal combustion engines, especially diesel engines. The support of the present invention is a structure comprising alumina core particulate having high porosity and surface area, wherein the structure has from about 1 to about 40 weight percent silica in the form of cladding on the surface area of said alumina core. The resultant support has a normalized sulfur uptake (NSU) of up to 15 μg/m2. | 10-21-2010 |
20100284884 | METHOD FOR MAKING COLLOIDAL SILICA PARTICLES - Methods of making colloidal metal oxide particles and compositions containing colloidal metal oxide particles are disclosed. | 11-11-2010 |
20120288545 | Compositions for Forming Films Having a Desired Degree of Obscuration and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Compositions suitable for use as skin care products (e.g., skin cream) are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions suitable for use as skin care products are also disclosed. | 11-15-2012 |
20120288546 | Compositions for Forming Films Having a Desired Degree of Obscuration and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Compositions suitable for use as cosmetic products (e.g., skin cream) are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions suitable for use as cosmetic products are also disclosed. | 11-15-2012 |
20130000214 | Abrasive Particles for Chemical Mechanical Polishing - An abrasive composition for polishing substrates including a plurality of abrasive particles having a poly-dispersed particle size distribution with median particle size, by volume, being about 20 nanometers to about 100 nanometers; a span value, by volume, being greater than or equal to about 15 nanometers, wherein the fraction of particles greater than about 100 nanometers is less than or equal to about 20% by volume of the abrasive particles. | 01-03-2013 |
20150114928 | Abrasive Particles for Chemical Mechanical Polishing - An abrasive composition for polishing substrates including a plurality of abrasive particles having a poly-dispersed particle size distribution with median particle size, by volume, being about 20 nanometers to about 100 nanometers; a span value, by volume, being greater than or equal to about 15 nanometers, wherein the fraction of particles greater than about 100 nanometers is less than or equal to about 20% by volume of the abrasive particles. | 04-30-2015 |
John Kevin Pryor, Naples, FL US
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20130093539 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN RF FILTER AND AN RF FILTER - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing an RF filter comprising several resonator cavities and an RF filter manufactured by the method. The resonator cavities are formed into shape from a copper plate in a first manufacturing phase. In a second manufacturing phase the formed resonator cavities are inserted or integrated into a chassis material of the RF filter. | 04-18-2013 |
John M. Pryor, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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20100134613 | APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING PARTS - An apparatus for evaluating a part may include a camera, a camera-holding member for holding the camera in place relative to the part being evaluated, and an indexing surface disposed in a fixed position relative to the camera-holding member. The camera may be positioned to take a simultaneous picture of both the indexing surface and the part in order to evaluate the part using the picture by comparing an indexing surface image with a part image. | 06-03-2010 |
John P. Pryor, Moorestown, NJ US
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20110301420 | Trauma Retractor - A trauma retractor optionally including deflation means and an enclosed pressurized vessel capable of being shaped as a torus. When the vessel is shaped as a torus and deflated, the vessel become rigid and one or more holes of the torus may enlarge or remain fixed in size. | 12-08-2011 |
Justin L. Pryor, Firth, NE US
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20120000173 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE INCORPORATING SAME - A vehicle including a linkage-based motion control system for varying a parameter (e.g., velocity) of the vehicle as a geometric relationship between a vehicle input (e.g., velocity control lever) and a vehicle output (e.g., drive train) is modified. In one embodiment, the control system provides a linkage that allows a fixed level of input applied to the control lever to produce a repeatable output to a variable drive unit even as the drive unit is moved relative to the control lever. | 01-05-2012 |
Larry Pryor, Carmel, IN US
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20140117782 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR REPLACING MECHANICAL ACTUATORS WITH TOUCH-FREE ACTUATORS IN A 2-WIRE ACTIVATION SYSTEM - A system, kit and/or device is provided for replacing mechanical actuators with touch-less actuators in a 2-wire automatic door system. The system, kit and/or device includes a sensor module connectable to power and the motor and control for the door, and one or more touch-less switches each configured for electrical connection with the sensor module via two wires. The sensor module is operable to sense change in current by the touch-less switches, caused by actuation thereof to send a signal to the door motor and control for opening the door. The module conditions the voltage to give +12 volts to each of two touch-less switches. Current in each touch-less switch is one current for idle or another current when activated. This difference in current is sensed at the sensor module through the two wires. When the extra current is sensed a control signal to open the door is sent to the door motor control. | 05-01-2014 |
Margaret Pryor, Charlotte, NC US
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20120066156 | Systems and methods for dispensing reusable shopping bags - A system for dispensing and collecting reusable bags at a store includes a purchase system, including a supply of bags, and a return system, disposed in a store, for receiving returned bags for reuse. The purchase system includes a store checkout stand, a store scanner, and at least one of a cash register, a store customer service counter, and/or a kiosk located near the entrance/exit of the store. The return system includes the store customer service counter, cash register, and/or kiosk. The kiosk includes a display screen, a scanner/RFID reader, a credit card reader, a bag dispenser, a return chute, and a voucher/refund dispenser. Various methods of use of such a system for dispensing and collecting reusable bags are disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
Martin Pryor, Canton, MI US
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20160115830 | DETECTION APPARATUS FOR AT LEAST ONE OF TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE IN A CYLINDER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An apparatus for measuring at least one of temperature and pressure within a cylinder of an internal combustion engine can include an engine valve and a sensor. The internal combustion engine can include a valvetrain having rocker arm assembly, a camshaft, a valve, and a hydraulic lash adjuster. The engine valve can have a valve head and a valve stem extending from the valve head in an axial direction. The valve head can have a valve face configured to be in pressure communication with an engine cylinder. The valve stem can have an outer surface with a cylindrical portion and a variably-shaped portion. The variably-shaped portion can define a target detectable by the sensor and the sensor can be installed adjacent to the target. Alternatively, the sensor can be positioned to detect a level of force at some point along the valvetrain. | 04-28-2016 |
Martin D. Pryor, Canton, MI US
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20140208745 | CONTROL STRATEGY FOR AN ENGINE - The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling an engine. The method includes manipulating a combustion air bypass valve between an open position and a closed position to create a negative pressure differential across a supercharger. The negative pressure differential is converted into a torque by the supercharger and transmitted from the supercharger back to the engine. | 07-31-2014 |
20150047617 | VARIABLE SPEED HYBRID ELECTRIC SUPERCHARGER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE HAVING SAME - A supercharger assembly includes a supercharger in series with an engine that has a crankshaft and has an air intake manifold defining a plenum through which air flow is provided to the engine. A supercharger is upstream of the plenum in air flow to the engine and has a first rotor rotatable with a first shaft and a second rotor rotatable with a second shaft. The supercharger assembly also includes an electric motor-generator that is selectively alternately operable as a motor and as a generator, and a planetary gearing arrangement having a first member operatively connected to the electric motor-generator, a second member connectable to be rotated by the engine crankshaft, and a third member operatively connected for rotation with the first shaft. The supercharger assembly has only two selectively engageable torque-transmitting mechanisms and a control system configured to control the electric motor-generator and the torque-transmitting mechanisms. | 02-19-2015 |
20150330257 | MULTI-STAGE VOLUMETRIC FLUID EXPANSION DEVICE - A multi-stage expansion device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the multi-stage expansion device has a housing within which a first stage, a second stage, and a third stage are housed. The housing may also be configured with internal working fluid passageways to direct a working fluid from the first stage to the second stage and/or from the second stage to the third stage. Each of the stages may include a pair of non-contacting rotors that are mechanically connected to each other and to a power output device such that energy extracted from the working fluid is converted to mechanical work at the output device. In one embodiment, a step up gear arrangement is provided between the rotors of the first and second stages. A step up gear arrangement may also be provided between the rotors of the second and third stage. | 11-19-2015 |
20150330258 | VOLUMETRIC ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM WITH THREE STAGE EXPANSION - A method for generating mechanical work via a closed-loop Rankine cycle includes heating a working fluid to at least a partial vapor state, generating useful work at a first expansion stage by expanding the working fluid as the working fluid passes through the first expansion stage, generating useful work at a second expansion stage by expanding the working fluid as the working fluid passes through the second expansion stage, generating useful work at a third expansion stage by expanding the working fluid as the working fluid passes through the third expansion stage, and condensing the working fluid to a liquid state. | 11-19-2015 |
20150377080 | ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE SYSTEM WITH LUBRICATION CIRCUIT - A Rankine cycle system including a Rankine cycle working circuit and a lubrication circuit is disclosed. The lubrication circuit and the Rankine cycle working circuit include a shared segment including a mixture of Rankine cycle working fluid from the Rankine cycle working circuit and lubricant from the lubrication circuit. A separator receives the mixture of Rankine cycle working fluid and lubricant from the shared segment and separates the Rankine cycle working fluid from the lubricant. The separated Rankine cycle working fluid is directed along the Rankine cycle working circuit from the separator to the heating zone and the separated lubricant is directed along the lubrication circuit from the separator to a mechanical expander. The working fluid and lubricant are recombined after passing separately through the expander and are then introduced to the condensing zone. | 12-31-2015 |
Martin Dale Pryor, Canton, MI US
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20100196141 | FUEL CELL COMPRESSOR SYSTEM - The invention provides a fuel cell compressor system that comprises a motor, including a motor shaft driven by the motor; a drive housing at least partially surrounding the motor shaft; a first gear set driven by the motor shaft; a carrier torque tube driven by the first gear set; and an impeller. The impeller includes an impeller shaft driven by the second gear set, so that the impeller shaft is configured to rotate at a speed greater than motor speed. Embodiments of the invention may also include a first bearing supporting the carrier torque tube and a second bearing supporting the impeller shaft. Embodiments of the invention may also include a seal system. | 08-05-2010 |
20130090832 | Supercharger-Based Twin Charging System for an Engine - The present disclosure relates to dual compression engine boosting systems utilizing both a turbocharger and a supercharger and control systems relating to relative activation and deactivation of the boosting devices. Various Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) configurations are also disclosed for the dual compression engine boosting systems. | 04-11-2013 |
20150252719 | COMPOSITE SUPERCHARGER ROTORS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A supercharger rotor with reduced rotational inertia may result in increased performance of a supercharger. The rotor may include composite material and may be extrusion molded, injection molded, or otherwise molded or laid-up. In certain embodiments, the rotor may include a core with a central portion and one or more radially extending portions. The core may be extruded or formed of stacked sheets. A molded portion of the rotor, including one or more lobes, may be molded over a corresponding one of the radially extending portions. In other embodiments, a main portion of the rotor includes one or more lobes but no central hole nor a corresponding shaft extending between ends of the main portion. Instead, stub shafts are attached to the ends of the main portion. The increased performance may include decreased noise, decreased cost, increased reliability and/or durability, increased thermal efficiency, an increased power-to-weight ratio, etc. | 09-10-2015 |
Patrice J. Pryor, Columbus, OH US
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20100088198 | INVENTORY FILTERING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A system, method and computer program product for inventory filtering includes filtering one or more inventory items offered for sale. A primary list of the inventory items from a primary logistics information database may be obtained. A first restriction requirement based on the primary list may be generated. A second list may be generated pertaining to the inventory items and may include a list of one or more internally generated second restriction parameters different than any parameters used to establish the first restriction requirement. A second restriction requirement may be generated based on the second list. A combined restriction requirement may be generated based on any combination of the first restriction requirement and the second restriction requirement. The sale of the item may be restricted based on the combined restriction requirement. | 04-08-2010 |
20110071927 | INVENTORY FILTERING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A system, method and computer program product for inventory filtering includes filtering one or more inventory items offered for sale. A primary list of the inventory items from a primary logistics information database may be obtained. A first restriction requirement based on the primary list may be generated. A second list may be generated pertaining to the inventory items and may include a list of one or more internally generated second restriction parameters different than any parameters used to establish the first restriction requirement. A second restriction requirement may be generated based on the second list. A combined restriction requirement may be generated based on any combination of the first restriction requirement and the second restriction requirement. The sale of the item may be restricted based on the combined restriction requirement. | 03-24-2011 |
Patrick Andrew Pryor, Peoria, IL US
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20100057307 | Electrically adjustable control interface - An electrically adjustable control interface for a machine comprises a vertical adjustment assembly arranged in vertical support of a control pod module. The vertical adjustment assembly is configured to adjust a vertical position of the control pod module in response to a vertical adjustment command signal generated by a controller. The electrically adjustable control interface also comprises a horizontal adjustment assembly coupled to the control pod module. The horizontal adjustment assembly is configured to adjust a horizontal position of the control pod module in response to a horizontal adjustment command signal generated by the controller. | 03-04-2010 |
Paul L. Pryor, Garland, TX US
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20140253543 | PERFORMANCE PREDICTION FOR GENERATION OF POINT CLOUDS FROM PASSIVE IMAGERY - A system and method of generating point clouds from passive images. Image clusters are formed, wherein each image cluster includes two or more passive images selected from a set of passive images. Quality of the point cloud that could be generated from each image cluster is predicted for each image cluster based on a performance prediction score for each image cluster. A subset of image clusters is selected for further processing based on their performance prediction scores. A mission-specific quality score is determined for each point cloud generated and the point cloud with the highest quality score is selected for storage. | 09-11-2014 |
Peggy Sue Pryor, Ridgeland, MS US
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20140175044 | BEVERAGE BOTTLE IDENTIFIER - A bottle identifier tag having a body portion with an outer rim and an inner rim. The inner rim may be formed to fit around a beverage bottle neck. The bottle identifier tag may further include an identifier, which may be at least one of a design, a color, and a pattern. Using the present invention, the bottle identifier tag with a unique design, color, or, a pattern may be placed on a beverage bottle. Therefore, the user may quickly find the beverage bottle that they have been using. | 06-26-2014 |
Robert A. Pryor, Mesa, AZ US
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20120037969 | MONOLITHIC MICROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Low Q associated with passive components of monolithic integrated circuits (ICs) when operated at microwave frequencies can be avoided or mitigated using high resistivity (e.g., ≧100 Ohm-cm) semiconductor substrates ( | 02-16-2012 |
20150115266 | DIE CRACK DETECTOR WITH INTEGRATED ONE-TIME PROGRAMMABLE ELEMENT - The embodiments described herein provide a die crack detector and method that use a conductive trace arranged to at least substantially extend around a perimeter of an integrated circuit die. A one-time programmable element, such as a fuse, is coupled in series with the conductive trace, and a package lead is electrically coupled to both the fuse and another operational element on the integrated circuit die. With the fuse intact the package lead can thus be used to determine a measurement of the conductivity of the conductive trace, with the measurement of conductivity indicative of the presence of a crack on the die. After such testing the fuse can be electrically opened, and the package lead used for normal operation of the device on the packaged die without the conductive trace interfering with this operation. | 04-30-2015 |
20150228545 | METHODS OF MAKING A MONOLITHIC MICROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Low Q associated with passive components of monolithic integrated circuits (ICs) when operated at microwave frequencies can be avoided or mitigated using high resistivity (e.g., ≧100 Ohm-cm) semiconductor substrates and lower resistance inductors for the IC. This eliminates significant in-substrate electromagnetic coupling losses from planar inductors and interconnections overlying the substrate. The active transistor(s) are formed in the substrate proximate the front face. Planar capacitors are also formed over the front face ( | 08-13-2015 |
20150318832 | CONFIGURABLE POWER AMPLIFIER AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION METHOD - A multiple-path, configurable, radio-frequency (RF) circuit is provided, including: a first amplifier path amplify a first RF signal to generate a first amplified signal; a second amplifier path configured to amplify a second RF signal to generate a second amplified signal; a corrective input matching circuit, configured to change first input-impedance-matching properties of the first amplifier path, and to change second input-impedance-matching properties of the second amplifier path; a first isolation element configured to selectively ground an input node of the second amplifier path; a second isolation element configured to selectively ground an output node of the second amplifier path; and a third isolation element connected between the first and second amplifier paths, configured to selectively isolate the corrective input matching circuit from first and second input nodes of the first and second amplifier paths, respectively, or connect the corrective input matching circuit to the first and second input nodes. | 11-05-2015 |
20160056114 | TRENCHED FARADAY SHIELDING - A device includes a semiconductor substrate having a surface with a trench, first and second conduction terminals supported by the semiconductor substrate, a control electrode supported by the semiconductor substrate between the first and second conduction terminals and configured to control flow of charge carriers during operation between the first and second conduction terminals, and a Faraday shield supported by the semiconductor substrate and disposed between the control electrode and the second conduction terminal. At least a portion of the Faraday shield is disposed in the trench. | 02-25-2016 |
20160087588 | PACKAGED RF AMPLIFIER DEVICES WITH GROUNDED ISOLATION STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An embodiment of a packaged RF amplifier device includes a device substrate, a transistor die coupled to the device substrate, and an isolation structure coupled to the transistor die. The transistor die has a top die surface, a bottom die surface, a semiconductor substrate, first and second transistors formed in the semiconductor substrate, a conductive structure at the top die surface and positioned between the first and second transistors, and a low resistance path that extends vertically through the semiconductor substrate between the conductive structure and the bottom die surface. The isolation structure is coupled to the conductive structure and extends into an area above the top die surface between the first and second transistors. The isolation structure may be a wirebond fence, a conductive wall, conductive pillars or vias, or a plated trench that extends vertically upward from the conductive structure. The device may be encapsulated with molding compound. | 03-24-2016 |
Robert F. Pryor, Lynn Haven, FL US
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20090024991 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MANAGING DOWNLOAD REQUESTS RECEIVED TO DOWNLOAD FILES FROM A SERVER - A method, system and program product for managing downloads of files from a server. The method includes presetting, using a tool, a threshold number of allowable connections for each client requesting connections to download files from a server. The method further includes identifying, using the tool, a client requesting one or more connections to download a file and tracking, using the tool, whether or not the client has exceeded the threshold number of allowable connections preset. If the client has not exceeded the threshold number of allowable connections preset, allowing the one or more connections up to the threshold number of allowable connections preset for the client to download the file from the server and if the client has exceeded the threshold number of allowable connections preset, preventing the client from connecting to the server, such that overloading of the server with too many simultaneous active connections is minimized. | 01-22-2009 |
20100037063 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SECURING DATA WRITTEN TO A STORAGE DEVICE COUPLED TO A COMPUTER SYSTEM - A method, system and program product for securing data written to a storage device coupled to a computer system. The method includes providing a detachable data security key device for controlling access to data written to a storage within a computer system and attaching the security key device to the computer system for enabling access to the data written to the storage. Further, the method includes detaching the security key device from the computer system for disabling access to the data written to the storage, wherein removal of the security key device from the computer system renders the data written to the storage unreadable. In an embodiment, the security key device includes an encryption key module coupled to the security key device for encrypting the data written to the storage and includes a decryption key module coupled to the security key device for decrypting the data written to the storage. | 02-11-2010 |
20130013744 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR MANAGING DOWNLOAD REQUESTS RECEIVED TO DOWNLOAD FILES FROM A SERVER - A method, system and program product for managing downloads of files from a server. The method includes presetting, using a tool, a threshold number of allowable connections for each client requesting connections to download files from a server. The method further includes identifying, using the tool, a client requesting one or more connections to download a file and tracking, using the tool, whether or not the client has exceeded the threshold number of allowable connections preset. If the client has not exceeded the threshold number of allowable connections preset, allowing the one or more connections up to the threshold number of allowable connections preset for the client to download the file from the server and if the client has exceeded the threshold number of allowable connections preset, preventing the client from connecting to the server, such that overloading of the server with too many simultaneous active connections is minimized. | 01-10-2013 |
20150326643 | MANAGING DOWNLOAD REQUESTS RECEIVED TO DOWNLOAD FILES FROM A SERVER - A method and system of managing downloads of a file from a server. A determination is made of whether or not a number of current connections between the client and the server is less than a preset threshold number, exceeding one, of allowable concurrent connections with the server. If the determination is that the number of current connections is less than the preset threshold number, responsive to a request by the client to download the file pursuant to another connection between the client and the server, the computer establishes the other connection between the client and the server and downloads the file to the client via the other connection. If the determination is that the number of current connections is at least the preset threshold number, the computer denies a request by the client to download the file from the server using another connection between the client and the server. | 11-12-2015 |
20160072874 | MANAGING FILE DOWNLOADS - A method and system for managing download of a file. In response to a request from a client computer to establish a session to download the file beginning at a specified location after a start of the file, an estimated length of a portion of the file beginning at the specified location is estimated, a time window for enabling the client computer to avoid a redundant download of a portion of the file by terminating the session within the time window is computed, and the download of the file is suspended for the time window. If the session is not terminated within the time window, then download of the file is automatically resumed following the length in further response to the request. If the session is terminated within the time window, then download of the file is not automatically resumed following the length in further response to the request. | 03-10-2016 |
Robert Franklin Pryor, Lynn Haven, FL US
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20090089574 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PROGRAM FOR PROTECTING COMMUNICATION - A system, method and program product for transferring data between a first computer and a second computer. A first request to start a session is received. An encrypted hash value in the first request is decrypted and a hash value for the information in the first request is independently determined. The independently determined hash value is compared to the decrypted hash value, and if there is match, a session with the first computer is started. Subsequently, a second request is received and the encrypted hash value in the second request is decrypted. A hash value for the information in the second request is independently determined. The independently determined hash value is compared to the decrypted hash value, and if there is match, the second computer processes a request to at least partially download or upload a file. | 04-02-2009 |
Roger W. Pryor, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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20130235964 | ANEUTRONIC MAGNETRON ENERGY GENERATOR - An aneutronic magnetron energy generator that generates microwave energy from a fusion-fission reaction that produces alpha particles in response to a proton colliding with an | 09-12-2013 |
Rosser W. Pryor, Fayetteville, GA US
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20110293797 | SYSTEM FOR TOPPING AND TAILING LETTUCE HEADS USING A CAMERA-GUIDED SERVO-CONTROLLED WATER KNIFE - A system for trimming a lettuce head using a digital imaging system and cutting mechanism. The lettuce head is conveyed between a lower feed conveyor and an upper feed conveyor that is disposed a fixed distance over and substantially aligned with a lower feed conveyor. The digital imaging system is configured to capture an image of the lettuce head and determine a cutting profile using the image. The cutting mechanism is disposed over the lower feed conveyor and includes: a servo motor mechanically coupled to a drive shaft; an armature with a pivot end mounted to the drive shaft and a sweep end disposed a radial distance from the pivot end; a cutting nozzle, mounted to the sweep end of the armature, configured to trim the lettuce head; and servo-control circuitry configured to articulate the cutting nozzle through a cutting arc based on the cutting profile. | 12-01-2011 |
20140030394 | SYSTEM FOR TOPPING AND TAILING LETTUCE HEADS USING A CAMERA-GUIDED SERVO-CONTROLLED WATER KNIFE - A system for trimming a lettuce head using a digital imaging system and cutting mechanism. The lettuce head is conveyed between a lower feed conveyor and an upper feed conveyor that is disposed a fixed distance over and substantially aligned with a lower feed conveyor. The digital imaging system is configured to capture an image of the lettuce head and determine a cutting profile using the image. The cutting mechanism is disposed over the lower feed conveyor and includes: a servo motor mechanically coupled to a drive shaft; an armature with a pivot end mounted to the drive shaft and a sweep end disposed a radial distance from the pivot end; a cutting nozzle, mounted to the sweep end of the armature, configured to trim the lettuce head; and servo-control circuitry configured to articulate the cutting nozzle through a cutting arc based on the cutting profile. | 01-30-2014 |
Seqwana T. Pryor US
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20110123782 | RECYCLABLE COATED BANNER SUBSTRATE - Disclosed is a recyclable coated banner substrate comprising (1) a composition comprising (a) copolymers of ethylene and maleic anhydride or its functional equivalents and (b) ethylene copolymers with polar comonomers such as ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymers and ethylene/(meth)acrylate/carbon monoxide terpolymers, and (2) a planar polyolefin banner substrate wherein the composition is affixed to at least one side of the planar polyolefin banner substrate. | 05-26-2011 |
Stephen W. Pryor, Forest Lake, MN US
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20090082722 | REMOTE NAVIGATION ADVANCER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Various systems for advancing medical devices within a subject's body are provided that configured to engage the outer surface of the medical device at a number of points about the circumference of the medical device, to thereby grip the medical device for enabling advancement of the device. The advancing systems include engaging portions configured to engage the outer surface of a medical device at a number of points about the circumference of the medical device. The engaging portions preferably engage opposing sides of the medical device's outer surface over a predetermined longitudinal length, to clamp against a longitudinal portion of the medical device that provides improved surface contact with the medical device over conventional roller guides. Various methods for performing medical procedures utilizing various medical devices and advancer systems are also provided. | 03-26-2009 |
Steven Pryor, Dallas, TX US
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20110284704 | EXTENDIBLE LEG ASSEMBLY AND RETAINING SYSTEM - The present disclosure could generally provide a system for use with a furniture or desk assembly having an extendible leg assembly and retaining system. In one embodiment, the system could be easily and safely adjustable, while maintaining a particular height and overall structural integrity of a furniture or desk system to, for example, withstand considerable weight and pressure exerted thereto. | 11-24-2011 |
Steven Pryor, Saint Augustine, FL US
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20110277671 | MODULAR DESK ASSEMBLY - A modular desk assembly may include systems for easily linking, pairing, or securing desk units to other desk units. Such a modular desk assembly may provide secure, interchangeable storage for electronic media. | 11-17-2011 |
Timothy E. Pryor, Twin Falls, ID US
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20130139811 | System and Process for Refining Sugar - A system and process for refining raw sugar, comprising a melting unit configured to receive the raw sugar and an eluent to produce a melt liquor, a decolorization unit configured to receive the melt liquor and to produce a fine liquor, a crystallization unit configured to fractionate high-purity crystalline sucrose from the fine liquor and to provide a run-off syrup, a softening unit configured to receive the run-off syrup to produce a softened syrup, at least one separation unit configured to receive the softened syrup to produce a low-invert sucrose product, and a recycle line configured to relay the low-invert sucrose product from the at least one separation unit to the melting unit. | 06-06-2013 |
Timothy J. Pryor, Yardley, PA US
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20090092674 | FLOWABLE WOUND MATRIX AND ITS PREPARATION AND USE - This invention relates to a flowable collagen/glycosaminoglycan (GAG) material including particles of collagen/GAG matrix that, when hydrated, can be effectively delivered to wounds having varying depths and geometries. The flowable collagen/GAG matrix allows a more intimate contact between the wound matrix and the wound bed, and provides a structural framework that serves as a scaffold for cell ingrowth. | 04-09-2009 |
20100016967 | RESORBABLE MEDICAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS - Biocompatible, resorbable medical implants and related methods are disclosed in which the implant can be made of a collagen matrix for filling a space after partial or total resection of the trapezium bone of the wrist. The resorbable medical implant can include a plurality of surface projections, and the collagen matrix can be folded or spirally wound about itself to form a spiral roll. | 01-21-2010 |
20110262503 | Flowable Wound Matrix and its Preparation and Use - This invention relates to a flowable collagen/glycosaminoglycan (GAG) material including particles of collagen/GAG matrix that, when hydrated, can be effectively delivered to wounds having varying depths and geometries. The flowable collagen/GAG matrix allows a more intimate contact between the wound matrix and the wound bed, and provides a structural framework that serves as a scaffold for cell ingrowth. | 10-27-2011 |
Troy D. Pryor, Davison, MI US
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20090185367 | Water resistant flashlight with integral hidden storage - A water resistant flashlight with integral hidden storage is provided in combination is intended for secretiveness in any situation where someone has something they wish to be concealed. The handle end cap and light housing are interconnected by mechanical means with a light source disposed in the light housing. The on off switch and power source are also disposed in the handle, end cap and battery housing. The hidden storage is located in the handle. | 07-23-2009 |
William A. Pryor, Portland, TN US
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20090205630 | BURNER WITH FLAME STABILITY - The present invention concerns a burner assembly that includes a burner body having a combustible gas chamber from which a combustible gas is distributed to a plurality of burner ports at which the combustible gas can be combusted and a stability chamber in gas-flow communication with the combustible gas chamber for maintaining the combustion of the combustible gas in the stability chamber whenever the combustion of the combustible gas at the plurality of burner ports is disturbed, whereby the combustion of the combustible gas at the plurality of the burner ports may be resumed upon the cessation of the disturbance. The burner assembly can also include a burner cap for closing off the top of the burner body so as to substantially preclude the escape of the combustible gas from the combustible gas chamber, the stability gas chamber and the burner ports at the top of the burner body. | 08-20-2009 |
William M. Pryor, Portland, TN US
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20090087804 | BURNER CAP FLAME STABILIZATION CHAMBER - A gas burner cap for a cooking appliance includes a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side of the cap is configured to face a corresponding burner body. One or more flame-stabilization chambers are located on the bottom side of the cap. | 04-02-2009 |
20100175683 | HIGH EFFICIENCY BURNER - A gas burner for an appliance includes a base and a cover. The base includes a wall peripherally formed about the base. The wall includes a plurality of slits extending through the wall and downwardly from a top of the wall. A cover is configured to be placed on the base and form a chamber in fluid communication with a gas conduit. The cover is configured to bound the slits to define a plurality of ports for releasing combustible gas exteriorly of the gas burner. The ports include an entry section near the inner surface and an exit section near the outer surface. Each of the slits includes a floor that is curved upwards from the entry section to the exit section. | 07-15-2010 |
William Michael Pryor, Portland, TN US
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20100051014 | Hub And Spoke Burner With Flame Stability - A burner assembly for a gas powered cooking appliance is provided. The burner assembly may include a burner body including a central region and a plurality of radiating extensions extending radially outward from the central region. The burner assembly may include a burner cap with a central region and a plurality of radiating extensions extending radially outward from the central region. The burner cap is positioned on top of the burner body when the burner is assembled. The burner cap may include at least one overhang positioned on the outer perimeter of the central region and between an adjacent pair of radiating extensions. The at least one overhang forms a gap between the exterior wall of the burner body and the interior wall of the overhang. This gap, or flame stabilization chamber, provides for collection of gases and flame that aid in maintaining the flame during low temperature operation. | 03-04-2010 |