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Allan M. Quick, Lexington, SC US
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| 20110232683 | Methods and Compositions for Eliminating Allergens and Allergen-Producing Organisms - Methods are provided for making a treatment composition by loading active components into a high pressure vessel and pressurizing the high pressure vessel with carbon dioxide to reach a pressure within the high pressure vessel of about 400 pounds per square inch to about 1,070 pounds per square inch. The active components can include a protein denaturant and a surfactant, and optionally an acaricide. In one particular embodiment, this method can be used to clean a substrate, by loading the substrate into the high pressure vessel prior to pressurizing with carbon dioxide. Methods are also provided for treating a substrate to clean it from dust mites by delivering dry ice particles to the substrate, and vacuuming the substrate. Treatment compositions are also generally provided. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120066841 | Methods And Compositions For Dislodging Debris Particles From A Substrate - Methods are provided for making a treatment composition by loading active components into a high pressure vessel and pressurizing the high pressure vessel with carbon dioxide to reach a pressure within the high pressure vessel of about 400 pounds per square inch to about 1,070 pounds per square inch. The active components can include a protein denaturant and a surfactant, and optionally an acaricide. In one particular embodiment, this method can be used to clean a substrate, by loading the substrate into the high pressure vessel prior to pressurizing with carbon dioxide. Methods are also provided for treating a substrate to clean it from dust mites by delivering dry ice particles to the substrate, and vacuuming the substrate. Treatment compositions are also generally provided. | 03-22-2012 |
Andrew P. Quick, Valencia, CA US
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| 20090018616 | Systems and Methods for Determining a Threshold Current Level Required to Evoke a Stapedial Muscle Reflex - Exemplary cochlear implant systems include an implantable cochlear stimulator configured to be implanted within a patient and generate a stimulation current having an adjustable current level, one or more electrodes communicatively coupled to the stimulator and configured to apply the stimulation current to one or more locations within an ear of the patient, and a probe configured to acquire sound data used to derive an acoustic reflectance of the ear. The implantable cochlear stimulator is configured to adjust the current level of the stimulation current until a change in the acoustic reflectance above a threshold is detected. | 01-15-2009 |
Anthony Quick, Orlando, FL US
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| 20080298600 | AUTOMATED REAL SPEECH HEARING INSTRUMENT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A method for fitting a hearing instrument comprises placing the hearing instrument in situ includes receiving an audiogram of the user, determining a target gain for the hearing instrument as a function of the audiogram, exposing a reference sensor located adjacent the hearing instrument to an external speech signal, measuring an external sound pressure level (SPL) via the reference sensor, exposing a probe sensor coupled to the inside of the ear to the output of the hearing instrument while the hearing instrument is in situ, measuring an internal sound pressure level (“SPL”) inside the ear of the user via the probe sensor, determining an offset gain as a function of the external SPL, the target gain and the internal SPL, and automatically adjusting a gain of the hearing instrument according to the offset gain. A system for automatically fitting a hearing impaired person with a digital hearing aid in situ includes a digital hearing aid, a reference volume sensor, a probe sensor, a sound mapping module and a parameter control module. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20120140937 | Automated real speech hearing instrument adjustment system - A method for adjusting a hearing instrument to reduce feedback by placing a hearing instrument having an adjustable frequency response in a wearer's ear, providing a probe microphone for measuring the sound pressure level inside the ear and a reference microphone for measuring the sound pressure level outside the ear, exposing the ear to a stimulus and a dynamic event, determining the gain as a function of frequency from the difference in sound pressure level measured by the probe microphone and the reference microphone, identifying a feedback peak where the frequency is in the center of a range of frequencies and corresponds to the maximum gain in that range of frequencies and adjusting the hearing instrument to reduce the gain at a frequency corresponding to the frequency of the feedback peak. | 06-07-2012 |
Christopher Lane Quick, Hanceville, AL US
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| 20120085205 | Universal Trimmer Handle Assembly - A universal trimmer handle assembly for grass trimmers is provided. An exemplary embodiment may include a bolt, a sleeve, a handle, a clamp, and a knob. When the knob is turned in one direction, the bolt squeezes the handle against the sleeve, forces a tapered portion of the sleeve into a tapered groove of the clamp, and squeezes the clamp together around a trimmer shaft. As a result, the handle is prevented from rotating or sliding with respect to the sleeve, the sleeve is prevented from rotating with respect to the clamp, and the clamp is prevented from sliding or rotating with respect to the trimmer shaft. When the knob is turned in an opposite direction, the handle may be rotated or slid with respect to the sleeve and the clamp may be rotated or slid with respect to the trimmer shaft. | 04-12-2012 |
David R. Quick, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20110087661 | SOCIAL DISTANCE BASED SEARCH RESULT ORDER ADJUSTMENT - Both search criteria and a friends list associated with a user are obtained. One or more data items that satisfy the search criteria are identified as search results. An order of the search results is adjusted based at least in part on multiple additional friends lists, each of which is associated with a data item of the one or more data items. Each of the multiple additional friends lists can also be updated to reflect changes in the friends lists made by users associated with the friends lists. | 04-14-2011 |
Deborah Quick, Louisville, CO US
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| 20100189749 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING YEAST-BASED VACCINES - The invention provides methods for culturing yeast at a neutral pH level. Yeast cultured under neutral pH conditions exhibit desirable characteristics useful for biological purposes, such as the development of vaccines, prophylactics and therapeutics. The invention also provides for compositions and kits comprising yeast grown using the methodologies disclosed herein. | 07-29-2010 |
Diane Quick, Santa Cruz, CA US
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| 20100283575 | mLOCK Device and Associated Methods - A security device is disclosed to include a processor defined to control operation of the security device. The security device also includes a radio defined in electrical communication with the processor. The security device also includes a location determination device defined in electrical communication with the processor. The processor, radio, and location determination device are defined to operate collaboratively to provide a wireless tracking and communication system. The security device also includes a shackle and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is defined in electrical communication with the processor. The processor is defined to operate the locking mechanism to control locking and unlocking of the shackle based on information obtained through the wireless tracking and communication system. | 11-11-2010 |
Eric S. Quick, San Ramon, CA US
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| 20090078713 | Securable Consumer Goods Transportation Apparatus - A securable consumer goods transportation apparatus comprising a container, and a spill prevention strap attached to the container. Also disclosed is a method comprising placing a consumer good in a container comprising a spill retention strap, positioning the container in a vehicle, securing the container in the vehicle using the spill retention strap, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement. Furthermore, a method comprising providing instructions to secure a container comprising a spill retention strap in a vehicle, wherein the spill retention strap substantially maintains the position of the container relative to the vehicle when the vehicle experiences a substantially sudden movement is disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
Gary Quick, Eagan, MN US
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| 20110191310 | Method and system for ranking intellectual property documents using claim analysis - The present invention provides a method and system for re-ranking search results in a patent retrieval system where the query text is derived in whole or in part from a patent claim, which may be from an existing patent or a prospective claim. The re-ranking is based on several features of the candidate patent, such as the text similarity to the claim, international patent code or other classification or subject matter relatedness or overlap, and internal citation structure of the candidates. One alternative aspect provides a re-ranker that is trained on automatically generated training data, thus obviating the expensive and time-intensive step of expert annotation. | 08-04-2011 |
Geoff Quick, Barr Ridge, IL US
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| 20090062123 | Glyphosate composition and method of controlling weeds - A herbicidal composition comprising glyphosate in the form of a mixture of the potassium and ammonium salts | 03-05-2009 |
Gregory A. Quick, Maple Grove, MN US
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| 20100154437 | Thermoelectric Dehumidifier and Enclosure Vent Drain Assembly - Embodiments of the invention provide a dehumidifier and a vent drain assembly to reduce moisture in an electrical enclosure. The dehumidifier can include a thermoelectric module, a drain pan, and a fitting to release the collected moisture from the drain pan. The vent drain assembly can receive the collected moisture from the drain pan and the fitting. The vent drain assembly can include a valve body, a float, and a cap. | 06-24-2010 |
Jason Quick, Las Vegas, NV US
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| 20090153835 | Systems and Methods for the Evaluation of Scintillation in Gemstones - Systems and methods, for the evaluation, grading, and presentation of evaluation results, of the scintillation of gemstones, such as diamonds. Specifically, there are discussed systems and methods for determining when a scintillation event in a gemstone is likely to occur and for mapping such events to a presentation. | 06-18-2009 |
Kevin Quick, Plantersville, TX US
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| 20110290499 | DEEPWATER COMPLETION INSTALLATION AND INTERVENTION SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for installing deepwater completions and performing well intervention from a vessel that can perform other duties while not running completions or performing interventions. The system for installing deepwater completions and performing well intervention may comprise a surface pipe handling and deployment package including a horizontally operated rig that may also be operated in a slanted mode. Deepwater completions may be deployed from the vessel via a buoyant horizontal riser (BHR), which may be supported by a submerged buoyant tensioning system (BTS). In this manner, the cost of performing completion or intervention operations may be significantly reduced compared to such operations run from a drilling rig. | 12-01-2011 |
Kevin L. Quick, Hazelwood, MO US
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| 20080214670 | Therapeutic Malonic Acid/Acetic Acid C60 Tri-Adducts of Buckminsterfullerene and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed and claimed herein are e,e,e malonic acid/acetic acid tri-adduct of buckminsterfullerene of the general formula C | 09-04-2008 |
Leonard Charles Quick, Mandeville, LA US
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| 20090044451 | Apparatus for wind protection of building openings - A retaining bar for securing position of a protective panel within a recess of a building, Such as a window frame or a door frame. The retaining bar has two telescopically engageable portions, which are tensioned in the frame. Each retaining bar member carries a bracket, which contacts the window or door frame once the bar members are extended to fit tightly within the frame. A threaded rod mounted in one of the bracket assemblies allows tightening of the retaining bar in the frame. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090094896 | Apparatus for wind protection of building openings - A retaining bar for securing position of a protective panel within a recess of a building, such as a window frame or a door frame. The retaining bar has two telescopically engageable portions, which are tensioned in the frame. Each retaining bar member carries a resilient pad, which contacts the window or door frame once the bar members are extended to fit tightly within the flame. A threaded rod of one of the mounting assemblies allows tightening of the retaining bar in the frame. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100170170 | APPARATUS FOR WIND PROTECTION OF BUILDING OPENINGS - An apparatus for securing a protective panel over a window includes at least one telescoping retainer bar that is tightly fixed within a window frame, adjacent the panel. Spring-biased locking buttons removably seat within one or more longitudinally-disposed apertures to fix the retainer bar at a desired length. At each end of the bar is a resilient pad that firmly engages one of two opposing sides of a window or door frame. One of the pads is movable relative to the bar to further tighten the bar within the frame once the telescoping bar has been extended as far as possible. The pad at the opposing end includes a biasing means for further anchoring the bar within the frame. | 07-08-2010 |
Mari S. Quick, Boeme, TX US
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| 20080222689 | System to filter and multicast personal video content - In an embodiment, an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Set Top Box (STB) receives information regarding a personal channel on an IPTV system and information regarding a plurality of viewer IPTV STBs associated with the personal channel. The IPTV STB further receives personal video content, and filters the personal video content. The IPTV STB multicasts the filtered personal video content through a network to a plurality of viewer IPTV STBs. | 09-11-2008 |
Mari Sue Quick, Boerne, TX US
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| 20120291062 | System and Method of Authentication - In a particular embodiment, a method includes receiving, at a set-top box from a server, a temporary authentication token that enables access to an account accessible by one or more devices. The temporary authentication token is generated after validation by the server of a particular authentication token received at the server from a first device. The first device is distinct from the set-top box. The method further includes initiating, at the set-top box, presentation of the temporary authentication token. | 11-15-2012 |
Megan Quick, Honeoye Falls, NY US
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| 20110189569 | AUTO-LEARNING OF BASE STACK RESISTANCE FOR HFR BASED RH CONTROL - A method for determining membrane humidification by determining the membrane protonic resistance of a fuel cell stack at humidified conditions, and normalizing the base resistance of the fuel cell stack against the base resistance of a reference fuel cell stack. | 08-04-2011 |
Megan J. Quick, Honeoye Falls, NY US
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| 20110293982 | CORRUGATED FIN AND FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR BATTERY COOLING - A cooling module for a battery pack assembly is disclosed. The cooling module includes a frame having a plurality of legs forming an opening through a central portion of the frame, at least one of the plurality of legs including a slot formed therethrough. A cooling fin is coupled to the frame. The cooling fin includes a corrugated plate interposed between a first plate and a second plate forming a plurality of fluid flow channels between the first plate and the second plate. The cooling modules are disposed in a stack having at least one battery cell disposed between adjacent cooling modules. The battery cell is in heat transfer communication with the cooling fin of at least one cooling module, wherein the cooling fin facilitates a transfer of heat energy between the battery cell and the flow channels formed in the cooling fin. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120028098 | MODULAR BATTERY DESIGN - A battery pack is described. One embodiment of the battery pack includes a pair of end frames, the end frames having a top and a bottom and a pair of sides, the end frames having a detent on at least one of the sides of the end frames to receive a clamp; a frame positioned between the pair of end frames, the frame having a top and a bottom and a pair of sides, the frame having a ridge on at least one of the sides of the frame; a plurality of battery cells positioned in the frame and the pair of end frames, the plurality of battery cells electrically connected to each other at the top of the frame; and at least one cooling fin positioned between the battery cells. Methods of repairing battery packs are also described. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120040222 | MOLDED FRAME WITH CORRUGATED COOLING FIN FOR AIR-COOLED BATTERY - A molded cooling fin and frame is described. The molded cooling fin and frame includes a corrugated center cooling fin; a pair of outer cooling fins on opposite sides of the corrugated center cooling fin, each of the outer cooling fins having a ridge around an edge; and a frame covering an edge of each of the outer cooling fins, the frame sealed to the edge of each of the outer cooling fins. A battery pack including the molded cooling fin and frame and a method of making the molded cooling fin and frame are also described. | 02-16-2012 |
Michael H. Quick, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20100081565 | Aluminum Phosphate Binder for Extruded Catalyst - An extruded catalyst comprising at least one molecular sieve material and an amorphous aluminum phosphate binder wherein the aluminum phosphate binder remains substantially amorphous after calcining. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110230333 | Olefin Cracking Catalyst and Manufacturing Process - A new catalyst and method of preparing the catalyst is presented. The catalyst is a molecular sieve used for cracking olefins, and has improved selectivity to increase propylene yields and to reduce the amount of aromatics and methane produced. The catalyst been ion-exchanged to reduce the alkali composition in the catalyst. | 09-22-2011 |
Mike Quick, Arlington Heights, IL US
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| 20090326309 | BINDERLESS ADSPRBENTS AND THEIR USE IN THE ADSORPTIVE SEPARATION OF PARA-XYLENE - Adsorbents and methods for the adsorptive separation of para-xylene from a mixture containing at least one other C | 12-31-2009 |
Nathaniel R. Quick, Lake Mary, FL US
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| 20090126627 | Laser assisted nano deposition - An apparatus and method is disclosed for forming a nano structure on a substrate with nano particles. The nano particles are deposited through a nano size pore onto the substrate. A laser beam is directed through a concentrator to focus a nano size laser beam onto the deposited nano particles on the substrate. The apparatus and method is suitable for fabricating patterned conductors, semiconductors and insulators on semiconductor wafers of a nano scale line width by direct nanoscale deposition of materials. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100025694 | Apparatus and method for transformation of substrate - A method is disclosed for forming a layer of a wide bandgap material in a non-wide bandgap material. The method comprises providing a substrate of a non-wide bandgap material and converting a layer of the non-wide bandgap material into a layer of a wide bandgap material. An improved component such as wide bandgap semiconductor device may be formed within the wide bandgap material through a further conversion process. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110031504 | Apparatus and method for increasing thermal conductivity of a substrate - An apparatus and method is disclosed for increasing the thermal conductivity in a substrate of a non-wide bandgap material comprising the steps of directing a thermal energy beam onto the substrate in the presence of a first doping gas for converting a region of the substrate into a wide bandgap material to enhance the thermal conductivity of the substrate for cooling the non-wide bandgap material. In one example, the invention is incorporated into a carbon rich layer formed within the wide bandgap material. In another example, the invention is incorporated into a carbon rich layer formed within the wide bandgap material having basal planes disposed to extend generally outwardly relative to an external surface of the substrate to enhance the cooling of the substrate. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110056542 | Energy conversion device - A solid-state energy conversion device and method of making is disclosed wherein the solid-state energy conversion device is formed through the conversion of an insulating material. In one embodiment, the solid-state energy conversion device operates as a photovoltaic device to provide an output of electrical energy upon an input of electromagnetic radiation. In another embodiment, the solid-state energy conversion device operates as a light emitting device to provide an output of electromagnetic radiation upon an input of electrical energy. In one example, the photovoltaic device is combined with a solar liquid heater for heating a liquid. In another example, the photovoltaic device is combined with a solar liquid heater for treating water. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110151648 | Apparatus and method for transformation of substrate - A method is disclosed for forming a layer of a wide bandgap material in a non-wide bandgap material. The method comprises providing a substrate of a non-wide bandgap material and converting a layer of the non-wide bandgap material into a layer of a wide bandgap material. An improved component such as wide bandgap semiconductor device may be formed within the wide bandgap material through a further conversion process. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110211249 | Optical device and method of making - An optical device and method is disclosed for forming the optical device within the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate. The optical device is formed by directing a thermal energy beam onto a selected portion of the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate for changing an optical property of the selected portion to form the optical device in the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate. The thermal energy beam defines the optical and physical properties of the optical device. The optical device may take the form of an electro-optical device with the addition of electrodes located on the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate in proximity to the optical device for changing the optical property of the optical device upon a change of a voltage applied to the optional electrodes. The invention is also incorporated into a method of using the optical device for remotely sensing temperature, pressure and/or chemical composition. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110272710 | Solid state energy photovoltaic device - A solid state energy conversion device and method of making is disclosed for converting energy between electromagnetic and electrical energy. The solid state energy conversion device comprises a wide bandgap semiconductor material having a first doped region. A thermal energy beam is directed onto the first doped region of the wide bandgap semiconductor material in the presence of a doping gas for converting a portion of the first doped region into a second doped region in the wide bandgap semiconductor material. A first and a second Ohmic contact are applied to the first and the second doped regions of the wide bandgap semiconductor material. In one embodiment, the solid state energy conversion device operates as a light emitting device to produce electromagnetic radiation upon the application of electrical power to the first and second Ohmic contacts. In another embodiment, the solid state energy conversion device operates as a photovoltaic device to produce electrical power between the first and second Ohmic contacts upon the application of electromagnetic radiation. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110275174 | Solid state energy conversion device - A solid state energy conversion device and method of making is disclosed for converting energy between electromagnetic and electrical energy. The solid state energy conversion device comprises a wide bandgap semiconductor material having a first doped region. A thermal energy beam is directed onto the first doped region of the wide bandgap semiconductor material in the presence of a doping gas for converting a portion of the first doped region into a second doped region in the wide bandgap semiconductor material. A first and a second Ohmic contact are applied to the first and the second doped regions of the wide bandgap semiconductor material. In one embodiment, the solid state energy conversion device operates as a light emitting device to produce electromagnetic radiation upon the application of electrical power to the first and second Ohmic contacts. In another embodiment, the solid state energy conversion device operates as a photovoltaic device to produce electrical power between the first and second Ohmic contacts upon the application of electromagnetic radiation. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120064655 | Optical device and method of making - An optical device and method is disclosed for forming the optical device within the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate. The optical device is formed by directing a thermal energy beam onto a selected portion of the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate for changing an optical property of the selected portion to form the optical device in the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate. The thermal energy beam defines the optical and physical properties of the optical device. The optical device may take the form of an electro-optical device with the addition of electrodes located on the wide-bandgap semiconductor substrate in proximity to the optical device for changing the optical property of the optical device upon a change of a voltage applied to the optional electrodes. The invention is also incorporated into a method of using the optical device for remotely sensing temperature, pressure and/or chemical composition. | 03-15-2012 |
Phil R. Quick, Fort Scott, KS US
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| 20110052297 | PRINTABLE FORM HAVING SEPARABLE TAPE-INTERCONNECTED SECTIONS PROVIDING IMAGE TRANSFER THEREBETWEEN - A business form is provided for printing within a high-heat printer and transferring an impressed image between portions of the form. The form includes a first portion with a carbonless transfer coating applied to the rear face thereof, and a second portion with a carbonless transfer coating applied to the front face thereof. The portions are positioned in an edge-to-edge relationship adjacent one another, defining a seam therebetween, and are retained in such position with heat-resistant tape. The tape includes a perforation line that extends along the seam to facilitate folding therealong and easy separation of the portions from one another. The portions include indicia areas with preprinted indicia thereon positioned such that when the first portion is folded behind the second portion, the indicia areas and preprinted indicia precisely align and an impressed image created on the second portion is automatically transferred to the first portion. A method of forming the business form is also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
Richard Quick, Mission Viejo, CA US
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| 20110184449 | MARKER DELIVERY DEVICE WITH OBTURATOR - A marker delivery device includes an obturator having an elongated shaft, an internal lumen, a proximal end, and a substantially sealed distal end. The substantially sealed distal end is formed of a penetrable membrane. A marker delivery tube is configured to be slidably disposed within the internal lumen of the obturator. The marker delivery tube has a marker delivery lumen, a proximal end, and a distal tip. The marker delivery lumen is configured to contain one or more tissue markers. The distal tip is configured to puncture the penetrable membrane of the substantially sealed distal end of the obturator to form a passage through which the distal tip extends to facilitate delivery of the one or more tissue markers. | 07-28-2011 |
Richard L. Quick, Mission Viego, CA US
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| 20080228025 | Radiation catheter with multilayered balloon - The disclosure is directed to catheter devices and methods for controlled application of irradiation to tissue adjacent a body site, such as cavity after removal of tissue, e.g. cancer. The catheter device includes an inflatable balloon having at least two layers. The inflatable balloon has an expansion of more than 25% and less than 200% when inflated from the un-inflated condition to a turgid condition, preferably more than 50% and less than 150%. In the turgid condition the polymeric material(s) of the balloon layers are at or near the elastic limit of the balloon layer material. The balloon may contain or be formed of or be coated with radiopaque material to facilitate positional or symmetry verification. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090030259 | Radiation catheter with multilayered balloon - The disclosure is directed to catheter devices and methods for controlled application of irradiation to tissue adjacent a body site, such as cavity after removal of tissue, e.g. cancer. The catheter device includes an inflatable balloon having at least two layers. The inflatable balloon has an expansion of more than 25% and less than 200% when inflated from the un-inflated condition to a turgid condition, preferably more than 50% and less than 150%. In the turgid condition the polymeric material(s) of the balloon layers are at or near the elastic limit of the balloon layer material. The balloon may contain or be formed of or be coated with radiopaque material to facilitate positional or symmetry verification. | 01-29-2009 |
Richard L. Quick, Trabuco Canyon, CA US
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| 20120277626 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS TO DESIRED LOCATIONS IN A PATIENT'S BODY - A medical device for localization of tissue at a target site in a patient's body includes a tube having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis. The medical device is configured for placement of the distal end at the target site. A fixation device is disposed on the distal end. The affixation device is configured to mechanically fix the distal end of the medical device to tissue at the target site. | 11-01-2012 |
Shawn D. Quick, Flagstaff, AZ US
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| 20100280316 | CATHETER - An improved catheter is provided. The catheter may include a deflectable member located at a distal end of a catheter body. The deflectable member may comprise an ultrasound transducer array. The deflectable member may be interconnected to the catheter body by a live hinge. The catheter may include a lumen extending from a proximal end of the catheter body to the distal end. The lumen may be used to deliver an interventional device to a point distal to the distal end of the catheter body. The deflectable member may be selectively deflectable in a pivot-like manner through an arc of at least 90 degrees. In embodiments where the deflectable member includes an ultrasound transducer array, the ultrasound transducer array may be operable to image both when aligned with the catheter body and when pivoted relative to the catheter body. | 11-04-2010 |
Shawn G. Quick, Sparks, NV US
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| 20120077598 | INTER-GAME COMMUNICATIONS IN MULTI-MACHINE GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosed system and method provide a dynamic and scalable gaming system in which a plurality of gaming machines are connected to a network switch. The gaming switch has two sets of data ports configured into two virtual local area networks (VLANs). The gaming machines are connected through their network interfaces to a first set of data ports of the network switch to form a first VLAN. The gaming machines are connected through their serial interfaces and serial-to-network adapters to a second set of data ports of the network switch to form a second VLAN. The gaming machines are configured to communicate with devices external to the gaming network through their network interfaces. The gaming machines are configured to communicate with each other through their serial interfaces. External and internal communications within the gaming network are segregated both at the device and network levels. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120202582 | RECONFIGURABLE GAMING DISPLAY AND SYSTEM - A gaming system having one or more reconfigurable gaming machines and reconfigurable gaming displays is disclosed herein. Each gaming machine includes three reconfigurable video screens, wherein the reconfigurable first video screen displays a first game located on the gaming machine, and wherein the second reconfigurable video screen and the third reconfigurable video screen display pay tables associated with the first game, artwork associated with the first game, or combinations thereof. The one or more gaming machines are reconfigurable to display a second game on the three reconfigurable video screens in response to receiving a reconfiguration command and downloading the second game from a server via a network so that the second game is displayed on the first reconfigurable video screen, and wherein the second reconfigurable video screen and the third reconfigurable video screen display pay tables associated with the second game, artwork associated with the second game, or combinations thereof. | 08-09-2012 |
Stephen Quick, West Boylston, MA US
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| 20080271578 | RATCHETING HANDLE FOR A TOOL - A ratcheting handle having a ratchet device, an asymmetrical, triangular-shaped grip, and a tool adapter connected to the grip by the ratchet device, and a selector for changing the ratcheting direction of the ratchet device. The selector has a cylindrical wall that surrounds the tool adapter, guides the tool into engagement with the tool adapter, and stabilizes the tool when the grip is being rotated. The tool may be a conventional socket tool or a universal socket tool having a plurality of pins that are closely packed in parallel to each other and which move in accordance with the size of the fastener. The grip includes a first gripping portion extending below the rotational axis of the ratchet device and a second gripping portion extending above the rotational axis. | 11-06-2008 |
Sterling Ryan Quick, San Jose, CA US
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| 20100325011 | LISTING RECOMMENDATION IN A NETWORK-BASED SYSTEM - According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method to facilitate generating listing recommendations to a user of a network-based commerce system. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying a term associated with a user interaction in a network-based commerce system. The method further includes generating a recommendation query including the identified term. In addition, the method includes running the recommendation query against a plurality of listings hosted by the network-based commerce system to identify a recommendation. Moreover, the method includes presenting the recommendation to a user of the network-based commerce system. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110055040 | LISTING RECOMMENDATION IN A NETWORK-BASED COMMERCE SYSTEM - According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a method to facilitate generating listing recommendations to a user of a network-based commerce system. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying a term associated with a user interaction in a network-based commerce system. The method further includes generating a recommendation query including the identified term. In addition, the method includes running the recommendation query against a plurality of listings hosted by the network-based commerce system to identify a recommendation. Moreover, the method includes presenting the recommendation to a user of the network-based commerce system. | 03-03-2011 |
Stuart William Quick, Mattawan, MI US
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| 20120064804 | Finisher with on-board loading and unloading mechanism - A finisher arrangement for surface finishing of parts, including a bowl-type centrifugal finishing device for agitating a mixture of parts and treating media within the bowl, and a handler for loading and unloading the parts/media to and from the bowl, respectively. The finishing device and handler are positioned sidewardly adjacent but on opposite sides of a rotary drive unit which defines a transfer horizontal drive axis. Arm linkages couple each of the finishing device and handler to the drive unit so that each is independently vertically swingable about the drive axis into respective loading and unloading positions. | 03-15-2012 |
Susan G. Quick, Kirtland, OH US
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| 20080261296 | PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE OF A BIOCONTAMINATION DEACTIVATION PROCESS - A process challenge device (PCD) for determining the effectiveness of a microbial deactivation process that uses a vaporous deactivating agent (e.g., vaporized hydrogen peroxide) as a deactivating agent. The PCD includes first and second layers that are joined together to form (1) a chamber dimensioned to receive a biological and/or chemical indicator, and (2) first and second conduits fluidly connecting the chamber with a region outside the PCD. Each conduit has one end in communication with the region outside the PCD and another end in communication with the chamber. A removable seal member seals the biological and/or chemical indicator inside the chamber. | 10-23-2008 |
Thomas J. Quick, Peninsula, OH US
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| 20100187411 | RADON MONITORING SYSTEM FOR EARTHQUAKE PREDICTION - The present invention is related to a system for monitoring radon emissions to predict earthquakes. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a radon monitoring system that is designed to remotely monitor the release of radon gas and to use such data in the prediction of earthquakes. | 07-29-2010 |
Tim Quick, Boise, ID US
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| 20100075037 | Deposition Systems, ALD Systems, CVD Systems, Deposition Methods, ALD Methods and CVD Methods - Some embodiments include deposition systems configured for reclaiming unreacted precursor with one or more traps provided downstream of a reaction chamber. Some of the deposition systems may utilize two or more traps that are connected in parallel relative to one another and configured so that the traps may be alternately utilized for trapping precursor and releasing trapped precursor back into the reaction chamber. Some of the deposition systems may be configured for ALD, and some may be configured for CVD. | 03-25-2010 |
Timothy Quick, Boise, ID US
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| 20090236309 | Thermal Anneal of Block Copolymer Films with Top Interface Constrained to Wet Both Blocks with Equal Preference - Methods for fabricating sublithographic, nanoscale microstructures utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20120223053 | Thermal Anneal of Block Copolymer Films with Top Interface Constrained to Wet Both Blocks with Equal Preference - Methods for fabricating sublithographic, nanoscale microstructures utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. | 09-06-2012 |
Trent D. Quick, Huxley, IA US
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| 20110120532 | SOLAR MODULE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A solar module system having a flexible solar film formed from a layer of photovoltaic film that is adhered to a magnetic member with pressure sensitive adhesive. A junction box is electrically connected to a magnetic member and electrical system of a vehicle such that electricity is transferred from the flexible solar film to the electrical system of the vehicle. | 05-26-2011 |
William M. Quick, West Bountiful, UT US
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| 20100057728 | ITERATIVE AND INTERACTIVE CONTEXT BASED SEARCHING - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for iteratively and interactively searching for information. Embodiments of the invention can provide a user with relevant location-specific information in response to a query from the user. Provided information can also be relevant to a user's predicted future behavior. As context for a user is obtained and/or accumulated, such as, for example, through an interactive query dialogue, the probability of providing relevant information in response to a query from the user increases. | 03-04-2010 |