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Alan Quinn, Longwood, FL US
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20130076903 | USB VIDEO INTERFACE FOR ALPR CAMERAS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A video processing system ( | 03-28-2013 |
Andrew Quinn, Peosta, IA US
Andrew J. Quinn, Peosta, IA US
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20100155013 | USE OF FAN SHROUD TO VENTILATE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - A method and apparatus to ventilate an engine compartment of a vehicle. | 06-24-2010 |
Bill Quinn, Boulder, CO US
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20110071899 | Creating, Managing and Optimizing Online Advertising - Systems and methods for creating, managing and optimizing online advertising campaigns include groups of independent human resources working through a marketplace to suggest and optimize appropriate choices for how, where and how much to pay for online advertising. Optimization is achieved through the use of market-based incentives that pay participants based on the quality, quantity and efficiency of the results of their suggestions. The systems and methods enable a marketplace that leverages the inherent knowledge of a large group of people to come up with all search terms, placements, targeting and advertisements that might be relevant to a product, and determine the optimal auction prices for these search terms, placements, targeting and ads on the search engine systems. | 03-24-2011 |
20120036007 | Creating, Managing and Optimizing Online Advertising - Systems and methods for creating, managing and optimizing online advertising campaigns include groups of independent human resources working through a marketplace to suggest and optimize appropriate choices for how, where and how much to pay for online advertising. Optimization is achieved through the use of market-based incentives that pay participants based on the quality, quantity and efficiency of the results of their suggestions. The systems and methods enable a marketplace that leverages the inherent knowledge of a large group of people to come up with all search terms, placements, targeting and advertisements that might be relevant to a product, and determine the optimal auction prices for these search terms, placements, targeting and ads on the search engine systems. | 02-09-2012 |
20120036008 | Creating, Managing and Optimizing Online Advertising - Systems and methods for creating, managing and optimizing online advertising campaigns include groups of independent human resources working through a marketplace to suggest and optimize appropriate choices for how, where and how much to pay for online advertising. Optimization is achieved through the use of market-based incentives that pay participants based on the quality, quantity and efficiency of the results of their suggestions. The systems and methods enable a marketplace that leverages the inherent knowledge of a large group of people to come up with all search terms, placements, targeting and advertisements that might be relevant to a product, and determine the optimal auction prices for these search terms, placements, targeting and ads on the search engine systems. | 02-09-2012 |
Bobbie Quinn, Kimberton, PA US
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20120199141 | COMFORTABLE MOUTH GUARD - A comfortable mouth guard for upper teeth of a wearer which does not interfere with ability to speak or breath is described wherein at least 70% of the lingual side of the anterior teeth are uncovered. In some embodiments soft inserts increase the thickness of the posterior portions, and in some embodiments a hard insert provides increased protection of the anterior teeth. The hard insert can be used in mouth guards whether or not they include the comfort feature. | 08-09-2012 |
Bradley H. Quinn, Indianapolis, IN US
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20110011406 | Valved Fenestrated Tracheotomy Tube Having Outer and Inner Cannulae - A tracheotomy tube apparatus includes an outer cannula having first and second ends, and a fenestration along the length of the outer cannula between the first and second ends. The apparatus further includes a first inner cannula sized for insertion into the outer cannula. The first inner cannula has a raised region substantially to close the fenestration when the first inner cannula is inserted into the outer cannula. The apparatus further comprises a second inner cannula for insertion into the outer cannula when the first inner cannula is removed therefrom. The second inner cannula includes a resilient region which lies adjacent the fenestration when the second inner cannula is properly oriented within the outer cannula, a valve at an end thereof and a region between the resilient region and the end thereof which provides a passageway between the second inner cannula and the outer cannula when the second inner cannula is properly oriented within the outer cannula. A first coupler is provided on an outer end of the outer cannula. Second couplers are provided on outer ends of the first and second inner cannulae. The first and second couplers are provided with means for guiding the first and second inner cannulae into the predetermined orientations with respect to the outer cannula. The outer cannula further comprises an inflatable cuff formed by a sleeve including a first end, a second end, and a third region between the first and second ends. The sleeve is located around the outer cannula with at least one of the first and second ends of the sleeve between the outer cannula and the third region of the sleeve. The outer cannula further comprises a conduit extending from a first end of the outer cannula to the cuff for introducing an inflating fluid into the cuff when it is desired to inflate the cuff and removing inflating fluid from the cuff when it is desired to deflate the cuff. The first inner cannula includes a second conduit to evacuate a region of a trachea of a wearer adjacent the cuff. The second conduit includes an opening which lies adjacent the closest point in the fenestration to the cuff when the first inner cannula is in a use orientation in the outer cannula. | 01-20-2011 |
20130098358 | Endotracheal Tube Having Outer and Inner Cannulae - A tracheal tube apparatus includes a cannula having first and second ends. An inflatable cuff is formed on the cannula between the first and second ends. A conduit extends from the cuff for introducing an inflating fluid into the cuff when it is desired to inflate the cuff and removing inflating fluid from the cuff when it is desired to deflate the cuff. A gauge for indicating the inflation pressure of the cuff is coupled in the conduit. | 04-25-2013 |
Brett A. Quinn, Lincoln, RI US
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20120036333 | TRIANGULAR ASYNCHRONOUS REPLICATION - Storing recovery data includes providing chunks of data to a remote destination, where each chunk of data represents data written before a first time and after a second time and where the second time for one of the particular chunks corresponds to a first time for a subsequent one of the particular chunks, providing synchronous data to a local destination, and providing an indicator to the local destination in connection with creation of a new chunk of data for storage at the remote destination. The local destination may maintain a plurality of maps, where each of the maps associates synchronous data being provided thereto with a specific chunk of data. In response to receiving an indicator in connection with creation of a new chunk of data, the local destination may point to a new map. There may be two maps or more than two maps. | 02-09-2012 |
Brian Daniel Quinn US
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20120157970 | SPIRAL FLOW INFUSION CANNULA - An infusion cannula adapted to generate a spiral, laminar flow therein. In some implementations, the infusion cannula may include one or more flow-altering devices disposed within a passageway of the cannula. The flow-altering devices may include one or more blades adapted to form a spiral flow in the laminar flow regime. In some instances, the flow altering-device may include one or more baffles. Further, in other instances, the flow altering device may include a flow tube. The flow tube may be disposed tangential to a passageway of the cannula. | 06-21-2012 |
Brian P. Quinn, Alachua, FL US
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20080234360 | Attractants for Insects Such as Flies - A composition containing at least two members of the group consisting of propionic acid, benzoic acid, 2,6-dimethoxyphenol, 2-acetylpyrrole, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopentanone, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-one, and 3-methylbutanal; and water, and optionally a carrier or carrier material. The composition is useful for attracting insects (e.g., flies). | 09-25-2008 |
Cary Quinn, West Palm Beach, FL US
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20120163714 | METHOD FOR ENCODING AND SIMULTANEOUSLY DECODING IMAGES HAVING MULTIPLE COLOR COMPONENTS - A method is provided for encoding a latent image having at least two color components into a visible image. A first and second image associated with first and second color components, respectively, are generated. The first image has a first pattern of elements and the second image has a second pattern of elements that are manipulated based on a corresponding color component provided in the latent image. A first and a second angle are assigned to the first image and the second image, respectively. The first image and second image are aligned by orienting the first pattern of elements according to the first angle and second angle, respectively. The aligned first image and second image are superimposed to render an encoded image that is decoded using a decoder that simultaneously display the first color component and the second color component of the latent image to present a color composite image. | 06-28-2012 |
Charles Edward Quinn, Sun Prairie, WI US
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20080235980 | CENTRIFUGAL SPRAYER AND HAIR DRYER HAVING THE SAME FOR APPLICATION OF A HAIR TREATMENT LIQUID - A hand held personal care appliance, such as a hair dryer, has a liquid delivery system for delivering a spray of liquid from the appliance. The liquid delivery system has a reservoir for containing a supply of liquid and a liquid transfer system. A rotatable drum has a surface in fluid communication with the liquid transfer system for receiving liquid onto the surface of the drum. A drive system rotates the drum such that the liquid is thrown from the drum by centrifugal force of the rotating drum for delivering liquid from the appliance in the form of a spray of droplets. In some embodiments, the fluid transfer system includes a first wick for delivery of the liquid to the drum and a second wick for delivery of liquid to the first wick. The reservoir and other parts of the liquid delivery system may be a disposable cartridge. | 10-02-2008 |
Daniel C. Quinn, Hatfield, PA US
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20120076352 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC SPEED CONTROL ON A MAIL PROCESSING SYSTEM - The present application relates to a mail processing system and related method containing dynamic speed control which uses real time and historical system parameters to dynamically control the cycle speed of an inserting or wrapping system to optimize system efficiency, and maximize throughput and performance. A document processing system with dynamic speed control analyzes system parameters. When the operational conditions are favorable the system will increase cycle speed of one or more of the mail processing components of the system in increments until an optimal speed is reached. Likewise, if conditions are unfavorable the system will decrease cycle speed of one or more of the mail processing components of the system in increments until an optimal speed is reached. | 03-29-2012 |
David C. Quinn, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20080282689 | EXHAUST GAS DIFFUSER - An exhaust gas-cooling device for use on an exhaust gas conveyance system of a vehicle to emit exhaust gases from an engine to an outlet includes a pipe defining an exhaust gas passageway that is in fluid communication with the engine, and a diffuser in fluid communication with the exhaust gas passageway. The diffuser is configured for receiving the pipe, and has a body defining an outlet of the exhaust gas passageway to the ambient, and a diffusing structure disposed on the body generally opposite the outlet. The diffusing structure has a separating structure configured for receiving and diverting the flow of exhaust gas emitted from the pipe, and a guiding structure configured for guiding the diverted flow of exhaust gas along the body to the outlet. | 11-20-2008 |
Denny L. Quinn, Evansville, IN US
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20100181759 | Apparatus and method for welding steel boiler tubes - Apparatus and method for welding steel boiler tubes in a space restricted area using a pulsed-arc welding process. The process includes the use of a consumable insert ring having a T-shaped profile and flux material to provide deep weld penetration by a GTAW welding machine. Notches in the consumable weld ring allow for inspection of tube fit prior to weld. | 07-22-2010 |
Donald R. Quinn, Bristol, TN US
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20090216171 | Scrotal support garment - The scrotal support garment includes a fabric material that forms a cup to support a wearer's scrotal sack and contents thereof. The cup has a wide upper end that tapers to a narrow lower end. An elongated thong extends from the lower end of the cup. In one embodiment, the thong bifurcates to form left and right shoulder straps that are unitary members extending to opposite sides of the upper end of the cup. In another embodiment, the thong bifurcates to form a first portion of left and right shoulder straps. Elongated second portions of the left and right shoulder straps extend from opposite sides of the cup. The first and second portions are joined by adjustment straps or releasable fasteners, such as buckles, so that the length of the shoulder straps is adjustable. | 08-27-2009 |
20120172780 | SCROTAL SUPPORT GARMENT - The scrotal support garment includes a fabric material that forms a cup to support a wearer's scrotal sack and contents thereof. The cup has a wide upper end that tapers to a narrow lower end. The cup has at least one opening defined therein. An elongated thong extends from the lower end of the cup. The thong may be sewn to or bifurcate from the left and right shoulder straps. Elongated frontal straps extend from opposite sides of the cup. The shoulder straps and the frontal straps are joined by shoulder adjusters that provide height adjustment of the cup for comfortable support of a swollen or otherwise diseased scrotal sack. | 07-05-2012 |
Gale Leslie Quinn, Arnold, MD US
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20090282968 | ANTI-BALLISTIC MATERIALS AND PROCESS - An antiballistic armored panel ( | 11-19-2009 |
H. Stephen Quinn, Eau Claire, WI US
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20140319095 | DISPENSING/MEASURING CAP/CUP - The dispensing cap/cup ( | 10-30-2014 |
Jacqueline W. Quinn, Titusville, FL US
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20100217063 | Zero-Valent Metallic Treatment System and its Application for Removal and Remediation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) - PCBs are removed from contaminated media using a treatment system including zero-valent metal particles and an organic hydrogen donating solvent. The treatment system may include a weak acid in order to eliminate the need for a coating of catalytic noble metal on the zero-valent metal particles. If catalyzed zero-valent metal particles are used, the treatment system may include an organic hydrogen donating solvent that is a non-water solvent. The treatment system may be provided as a “paste-like” system that is preferably applied to natural media and ex-situ structures to eliminate PCBs. | 08-26-2010 |
20110172082 | Mechanical Alloying of a Hydrogenation Catalyst Used for the Remediation of Contaminated Compounds - A hydrogenation catalyst including a base material coated with a catalytic metal is made using mechanical milling techniques. The hydrogenation catalysts are used as an excellent catalyst for the dehalogenation of contaminated compounds and the remediation of other industrial compounds. Preferably, the hydrogenation catalyst is a bimetallic particle including zero-valent metal particles coated with a catalytic material. The mechanical milling technique is simpler and cheaper than previously used methods for producing hydrogenation catalysts. | 07-14-2011 |
20140155676 | Treatment System and Method for Removing Halogenated Compounds from Contaminated Systems - A treatment system and a method for removal of at least one halogenated compound, such as PCBs, found in contaminated systems are provided. The treatment system includes a polymer blanket for receiving at least one non-polar solvent. The halogenated compound permeates into or through a wall of the polymer blanket where it is solubilized with at least one non-polar solvent received by said polymer blanket forming a halogenated solvent mixture. This treatment system and method provides for the in situ removal of halogenated compounds from the contaminated system. In one embodiment, the halogenated solvent mixture is subjected to subsequent processes which destroy and/or degrade the halogenated compound. | 06-05-2014 |
James Quinn, Lafayette, LA US
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20130226632 | KIOSK FOR ENERGY SECTOR LOGISTICS - An automated kiosk and related apparatus provide check-in and boarding services to energy sector passengers, such as helicopter passengers. Preferably, the kiosk and related apparatus can take and store a picture of the passenger, calculate and/or measure the weight of the passenger and the passenger's luggage, print luggage tags and boarding printouts, check third parties' databases (such as a no-fly list (NFL)) for approval for the passenger's flight and can transmit data to another location (server, third party employer, pilot). | 08-29-2013 |
James G. Quinn, Arnold, MD US
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20110154761 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REVITALIZING STRUCTURES USING INSULATED PANELS - A system for revitalizing an existing structure and a method of using the system are disclosed. The system includes an insulating panel that has a body and reinforcing metal strips. The system also includes at least one fastening strap coupled to the insulating panel, the fastening strap has at least one recess having a hole. The system also has at least one fastening device that passes through the hole in the recess of the fastening strap and secures the at least one fastening strap and the insulating panel to the existing structure. The recesses of the fastening strap are positioned so that the fastening devices engage the body of the insulating panel. | 06-30-2011 |
20120297700 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING TEMPORARY, RE-LOCATABLE STRUCTURES - A system and method for constructing a temporary structure is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of wall panels, a plurality of roof panels, a plurality of floor panels, at least one door panel, and each wall panel, roof panel, floor panel, and door panel comprising at least one edge coupled to a first track and at least one edge coupled to a second track. The first track has a first surface with an indentation and a flat second surface. The second track has an angled hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to mate with the indentation of the first track and a straight hemmed tab extending therefrom that is adapted to abut the flat second surface of the first track. | 11-29-2012 |
20140047780 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING TEMPORARY, RE-LOCATABLE STRUCTURES - A system and method for constructing a temporary structure is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of wall panels, a plurality of roof panels, a plurality of floor panels, at least one foundation panel, at least one sub-floor truss supporting the plurality of floor panels and placed atop the at least one foundation panel, at least one sub-roof truss supporting the plurality of roof panels, and at least one floor coupling bracket, each floor coupling bracket coupling one wall panel, one floor panel, one sub-floor truss, and one foundation panel. | 02-20-2014 |
James J. Quinn, Longboat Key, FL US
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20130014434 | Compositie delivery and nutrient system for agricultural and nursery uses - A method and device for containing or encompassing the roots of the plant comprises a base sheet of material containing at least one selected area on the sheet facing the roots, the at least one selected area containing selected nutrients for promoting plant and/or root growth. | 01-17-2013 |
Jason Charles Quinn, Fort Collins, CO US
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20110120070 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HARVESTING ALGAE FROM PHOTOBIOREACTORS - A method for harvesting algae according to embodiments of the present invention includes filling a reservoir at least partially with a liquid, submerging a bag at least partially in the liquid, the bag containing media, the media comprising algae, the bag comprising a first end, a second end, a harvesting port located closer to the first end than to the second end, and a gas port, delivering gas into the bag through the gas port, and raising the second end of the bag by accumulating the gas at the second end to flow the media toward the harvesting port. | 05-26-2011 |
20120107792 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF GASES TO ALGAL CULTURES - Photobioreactors according to embodiments of the present invention deliver nutrient gas intermittently to the photobioreactor media. In some embodiments, one or more gases are delivered according to a duty cycle or timing pattern. According to some embodiments, algae is grown in a photobioreactor using intermittent introduction of carbon dioxide. In other embodiments, carbon dioxide is supplied to algae grown in a photobioreactor in whole or in part from a head space above the media of the photobioreactor. | 05-03-2012 |
Jeffrey B. Quinn, Boise, ID US
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20090003087 | Memory device bit line sensing system and method that compensates for bit line resistance variations - Systems, devices and methods are disclosed, such as a system and method of sensing the voltage on bit lines that, when respective memory cells coupled to the bit lines are being read that compensates for variations in the lengths of the bit lines between the memory cells being read and respective bit line sensing circuits. The system and method may determine the length of the bit lines between the memory cells and the sensing circuits based on a memory address, such as a block address. The system and method then uses the determined length to adjust either a precharge voltage applied to the bit lines or the duration during which the bit lines are discharged by respective memory cells before respective voltages on the bit lines are latched. | 01-01-2009 |
20100020621 | MEMORY DEVICE BIT LINE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT COMPENSATES FOR BIT LINE RESISTANCE VARIATIONS - Systems, devices and methods are disclosed, such as a system and method of sensing the voltage on bit lines that, when respective memory cells coupled to the bit lines are being read that compensates for variations in the lengths of the bit lines between the memory cells being read and respective bit line sensing circuits. The system and method may determine the length of the bit lines between the memory cells and the sensing circuits based on a memory address, such as a block address. The system and method then uses the determined length to adjust either a precharge voltage applied to the bit lines or the duration during which the bit lines are discharged by respective memory cells before respective voltages on the bit lines are latched. | 01-28-2010 |
20110075492 | MEMORY DEVICE BIT LINE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT COMPENSATES FOR BIT LINE RESISTANCE VARIATIONS - Systems, devices and methods are disclosed, such as a system and method of sensing the voltage on bit lines that, when respective memory cells coupled to the bit lines are being read that compensates for variations in the lengths of the bit lines between the memory cells being read and respective bit line sensing circuits. The system and method may determine the length of the bit lines between the memory cells and the sensing circuits based on a memory address, such as a block address. The system and method then uses the determined length to adjust either a precharge voltage applied to the bit lines or the duration during which the bit lines are discharged by respective memory cells before respective voltages on the bit lines are latched. | 03-31-2011 |
Jeffrey S. Quinn, Brentwood, TN US
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20110101723 | REMOVABLE CARGO LINER - A removable cargo liner for use in a cargo area. The removable cargo liner comprises a plurality of separate and distinct panels, wherein each of the plurality of panels has a multi-layer assembly having a lower layer defining one of a hook and a loop feature. The removable cargo liner further comprises a single-sided member connectable to the cargo area having one of a hook and a loop feature, and an optional double-sided intermediate member having a first portion and an opposing second portion. | 05-05-2011 |
20120187709 | REMOVABLE CARGO LINER - A removable cargo liner for use in a vehicle cargo area. The removable cargo liner comprises an upper cargo liner layer being positionable in the cargo area of a vehicle and a lower layer being made of a dual purpose, nonwoven, needle punch fiber having a loop feature. The lower layer is fixedly coupled to the upper cargo liner layer. The lower layer provides a generally non-abrasive contact interface with the vehicle cargo area. An intermediate layer made of a compliant material is coupled between the upper cargo liner layer and the lower layer such that the coupling of the lower layer to the upper cargo liner layer is via the intermediate layer. A single-sided member is connectable to the cargo area defining a hook feature, such that the hook feature of the single-sided member is releasably coupled to the loop feature of the lower layer. | 07-26-2012 |
20140125083 | REMOVABLE CARGO LINER - A removable cargo liner for use in a vehicle cargo area that includes a cargo surface having varying topography. The removable cargo liner includes at least one panel that is positionable in the vehicle cargo area. The panel has a first surface and an opposing second surface—the second surface being adjacent to the cargo surface. The first surface of the panel defines a first topography and the second surface defines a second topography. The second topography is substantially identical to the first topography. The first topography and the second topography are also substantially identical to the varying topography of the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area. The removable cargo liner also includes a fastening member that at least selectively couples the panel to the cargo surface of the vehicle cargo area. | 05-08-2014 |
John Gerard Quinn, Edmond, OK US
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20100196205 | FLUIDIC CONFIGURATION FOR FLOW INJECTION ANALYSIS - A fluidic configuration, both structural and methodological, for the injection of sample greatly reduces dead volume allowing rapid transition to 100% sample in a flow cell. For a continuous flow injection analysis system the structure and method provide counter flows to remove in one direction the dispersed region of the sample to waste before injecting non-dispersed sample into the flow cell by reversing the effective flow direction. The injection point itself is directly adjacent to the flow cell where all channels are microfluidic channels. Therefore, only the flow cell volume needs to be displaced during injection of sample in order to achieve 100% transition to sample within the flow cell. This greatly accelerates the rise and fall times thereby extending the kinetic range of the real-time interaction analysis instrument. In addition such rapid transition to sample improves overall data quality thereby improving kinetic model fitting. | 08-05-2010 |
20110295512 | GRADIENT INJECTION FOR BIOSENSING - A single injection gradient with a biosensor, both structural and methodological, achieves the binding of analyte to immobilized ligand over a wide concentration range without the necessity of regeneration of the sensing area. A gradient of concentrations adjacent to or within a flow cell facilitates kinetic analysis of interactions without requiring multiple discrete volumes or injections to achieve a range of concentrations. A continuous gradient fluid is preferably formed directly adjacent to the flow cell inlet or a region of sample/buffer dispersion at an injection point into a flow channel of a flow cell. The analyte gradient may be flowed through the flow cell from a low analyte concentration. Multiple component gradients are also provided. | 12-01-2011 |
20130157251 | IN SITU-DILUTION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING MOLECULAR AND CHEMICAL INTERACTIONS - The present invention relates to a method for testing multiple analyte concentrations within a biosensor system through a single injection of sample. The method involves flowing a fluid sample containing a neat analyte concentration along a flow path in a fluid system and diluting the sample by causing it to merge with a fluid that is free of analyte in a second flow path under laminar flow conditions. The merged fluid stream is directed through a turbulent third flow path of a very low dead volume. The third flow path carries the merged fluid stream to a sensing region where the analyte is exposed to an immobilized ligand. The concentration of analyte can be controlled in this method by adjusting the flow rates of the sample flow and analyte-free fluid flow. A fluidic system for carrying out this method is also disclosed. | 06-20-2013 |
20130189797 | OPTICAL BIOSENSOR REFERENCING METHOD - A referencing method for an optical biosensor system using a single sensing region is provided. The method involves limiting the ligand immobilized in a single sensing region to only a portion thereof. In one embodiment, this is accomplished by selectively deactivating a portion of the sensing surface to prevent immobilization of ligand to that portion. As a result, a reference response can be recorded in the same sensing region as a molecular interaction response. Thus, the bulk refractive index can be accurately accounted for in measuring the kinetics of a molecular interaction. | 07-25-2013 |
20130273564 | DISPERSION INJECTION METHODS FOR BIOSENSING - I Injection methods for determining biomolecular interaction parameters such in label-free biosensing systems are provided. The methods generally relate to analyte sample injection methods that generate well-defined analyte concentration gradients en route to a sensing region possessing an immobilized binding partner. The injections conditions are generally established according to a set of rules that create a dispersion event that can be accurately modeled by a dispersion term. The dispersion term is incorporated into the desired interaction model to provide a reliable representation of the analyte concentration gradient profile, The resulting interaction model is then fitted to a measured binding response curve in order to calculate the interaction parameters. Thus, the injection methods described herein provide a continuous analyte titration allowing a full analyte dose response to be recorded in a single injection in contrast to the standard multiple injection approach | 10-17-2013 |
Joseph F. Quinn, Portland, OR US
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20110177061 | METHODS OF TREATING AND PREVENTING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS USING DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID - The disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing neurological disorders using docosahexaenoic acid. | 07-21-2011 |
20130316338 | CCR6 As A Biomarker of Alzheimer's Disease - Disclosed are methods used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a subject. The methods involve determining the amount of chemokine receptor 6 (CCR6) expressed in a biological sample. Expression of CCR6 in the sample that exceeds a threshold level of expression signifies that the subject has AD, even if the subject has not yet developed symptoms of AD. The methods may also be used to monitor the effectiveness of an AD treatment. Kits that facilitate the use of the methods are also disclosed. | 11-28-2013 |
Kevin Quinn, Richmond, VT US
Kevin Quinn, Brooklyn, MD US
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20090199354 | Crew Transfer System - A crew transfer system for transferring personnel from a vessel to a stationary platform, such as an oil rig, is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, the system includes a ramp that is coupled to the vessel in such a way as to permit one translational and three rotational degrees of freedom at the vessel-end of the ramp. When the ramp couples to the stationary platform, the coupling permits no translational and only two rotational degrees of freedom. | 08-13-2009 |
Kevin J. Quinn, Hortonville, WI US
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20080223659 | Hydraulic assist for the servicing of on-board fire suppression systems - Methods and apparatus for a lift system for translating equipment mounted on a vehicle between an operational position and a servicing position is provided. The lift system includes a support frame fixedly mounted to the vehicle, a transport member slidably coupled to the support frame, and a lift platform coupled to the transport member wherein the lift platform is configured to support the equipment in the operational position and in the servicing position. | 09-18-2008 |
Mark A. Quinn, Joplin, MO US
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20090177327 | INTERACTIVE ADJUSTABLE MEDIA BED PROVIDING SLEEP DIAGNOSTICS - An bedding apparatus is provided that allows a user the ability to control a bedroom environment using one selectable control. The apparatus includes an adjustable bedding unit and a computing unit coupled to the adjustable bedding unit. A number of controllable electronic appliances, having an effect on the bedroom environment, are electrically coupled to the computing unit. These electronic appliances are capable of being controlled by the computing unit. A user interface control unit is coupled to the computing unit. The user interface presents the user with a number of user-selectable settings that cause an adjustment in the position of the adjustable bed and at least one of the electronic appliances. | 07-09-2009 |
Mark T. Quinn, Bozeman, MT US
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20100035932 | NOVEL FORMYL PEPTIDE RECEPTOR LIKE 1 AGONISTS THAT INDUCE MACROPHAGE TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR ALPHA AND COMPUTATIONAL STRUCTURE-ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIP ANALYSIS OF THEREOF - The present invention provides compounds of structural formula (I), which are agonists of formyl peptide receptor (FPR), particularly formyl peptide receptor like 1 (FPRL1). The present invention also provides the therapeutic use of the compounds of formula (I). | 02-11-2010 |
Mary Quinn, Dade City, FL US
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20110048339 | Non-Slip Disposable Pet Boot - The present invention relates to a non-slip disposable pet boot designed primarily for indoor use to help dogs and other pets walk on tile, laminate, wood, or other slippery surfaces. The pet boot of the present invention may be slipped over a cast or bandage and is especially useful for pets that have spinal injuries, arthritis, orthopedic surgery, and the like, to help them walk more securely. The pet boot is made of an open weave, breathable, polymer coated polyester textile. The boot is secured on the pet's foot by a reusable Velcro strap which is wrapped around the upper portion of the boot and the pet's leg to ensure a secure fit, but does not constrict the pet's leg as do ties or elastic bands. | 03-03-2011 |
Michael Quinn, Tampa, FL US
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20090000018 | TOILET OVERFLOW CONTROL - A toilet overflow control system is provided including a secondary float chamber and secondary float. The secondary float chamber is located below the toilet water tank and behind the toilet bowl at the water level of the toilet bowl and extending upward to the bottom of the toilet water tank. A vertical rod extends upward from the secondary float and is attached to a lever on the toilet water supply valve. This allows the secondary float to turn off the water when the toilet bowl water rises above a normal level. The vertical rod is inside a tube that allows it to go through the water tank without any loss of water. The secondary float chamber is fluidically connected to the toilet bowl by a horizontal conduit located just above the toilet bowl normal water level. A rinse hose is connected to the water supply valve to allow rinse water to flow into the secondary float chamber to prevent a back flow of water into the secondary float chamber during the flush. | 01-01-2009 |
20100095451 | WATER-SAVING SHOWER HEAD - The shower system includes a shower head, a valve, a fluid line, a receiver and a switch disposed in a floor of the shower system. The valve fluidly connects the shower head to a fluid line, with the valve being operable to control flow of fluid to the shower head; the receiver is operable to control the valve. The switch is operable to transmit a signal to the receiver, such that the actuation of the switch adjusts flow of fluid through the shower head. | 04-22-2010 |
Michael Christopher Quinn, Tampa, FL US
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20100140286 | PORTABLE BEVERAGE MACHINE - The beverage vending machine comprises a beverage storage area, a mechanism to dispense beverages, a solar photovoltaic panel, a battery, and a refrigeration unit. The energy gathered by the solar photovoltaic panel is stored within the battery, and a self-contained refrigeration unit is operable to cool the beverage storage area. The beverage vending machine operates without an external source of electricity. | 06-10-2010 |
Michael Hugh Quinn US
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20120065331 | SILICONE-CONTAINING POLYMERIC MATERIALS WITH HYDROLYZABLE GROUPS - The invention provides a silicone hydrogel contact lens including a hydrolyzable units. The hydrolyzable units can be converted by hydrolysis into a hydrophilic units which is capable of imparting the silicone hydrogel contact lens a hydrophilic surface without post-curing surface treatment. The invention also provides an actinically crosslinkable prepolymer including hydrolyzable units and use of the prepolymer of the invention. In addition, the invention provides a method for making wettable silicone hydrogel contact lens without posterior surface treatments other than hydrolysis. | 03-15-2012 |
Michael Hugh Quinn, Valparaiso, IN US
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20120213922 | COLORED INK FOR PAD TRANSFER PRINTING OF SILICONE HYDROGEL LENSES - The present invention provides a method for making colored silicone hydrogel contact lenses. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: (a) providing a contact lens constructed of a silicone hydrogel; (b) applying a color coat to at least a portion of a surface of the lens with an ink, wherein the ink comprises at least one colorant, a silicone-containing binder polymer, one or more vinylic monomers, and optionally a diluent, wherein the silicone-containing binder polymer is a copolymerization product of a polymerizable mixture including (i) at least one hydrophilic vinylic monomer; (ii) at least one functionalizing vinylic monomer; (iii) at least one silicone-containing vinylic monomer or macromer; (c) curing the ink in the presence of an adhesion promoter, thereby causing the color coat to adhere to the lens. | 08-23-2012 |
Michael J. Quinn, Windsor, CO US
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20080271240 | MOLDED ARM FOR SHOWERHEADS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A molded arm for a showerhead may be configured to connect a showerhead to a fluid supply, and may be in the form of a molded body defining an inlet, an outlet and an interior passage providing fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet. An arm assembly may be configured to connect a showerhead to a fluid supply, and may include: a molded arm body defining an inlet, an outlet and an interior passage providing fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet; and a separate attachment component configured to cooperate with the molded body and to engage a structure connected to a fluid supply. A method of making an arm for connecting a showerhead to a fluid supply may include molding an arm body to define an inlet, an outlet and an interior passage between the inlet and the outlet. | 11-06-2008 |
20100320290 | HANDHELD SHOWERHEAD WITH MODE CONTROL IN HANDLE - A handheld showerhead has a showerhead portion including a plurality of spray nozzles and a handle portion including a fluid inlet that receives water flow from a water source and a fluid passage that transports the water flow from the fluid inlet to the showerhead portion in a first flow direction. A fluid conveyance structure positioned at least partially within the showerhead portion has a base with two or more inlet openings. A mode selector includes a control knob and a fluid chamber with a fluid inlet that receives the water flow from the handle portion in a second flow direction and a rotatable chamber wall that defines a chamber outlet in selective fluid communication with the fluid conveyance structure. Rotation of the control knob rotates the chamber wall to selectively align the chamber outlet with one of the inlet openings in the base of the fluid conveyance structure. | 12-23-2010 |
20110000982 | Connection Structure for Handheld Showerhead - A handheld showerhead has a showerhead portion and a handle portion. The showerhead portion may include at least two fluid channels. The handle portion may be operatively associated with the shower portion. The handle portion may include at least one fluid inlet or fluid passage. A rigid internal shaft is used to reinforce the connection between a fluid conveyance structure in the showerhead portion, the handle portion, or both, and a water supply connector at least partially in the handle portion The handle portion may further include a movable mode selector. Movement of the mode selector may selectively place the fluid inlet or fluid passage in fluid communication with at least one of the two fluid channels in the showerhead portion. | 01-06-2011 |
20110011953 | Drenching Showerhead - A showerhead with multiple modes of operation may include a first turbine and a second turbine, each disposed within a unique flow channel. The first and second turbines may interrupt water flow through their respective flow channels, thereby providing at least one pulsating water spray emanating from the showerhead. The showerhead may include a third flow channel having no turbine disposed therein, such that water flowing through the third flow channel is not interrupted and thus emitted from the showerhead as a drenching spray. | 01-20-2011 |
20120085839 | HANDHELD SHOWERHEAD WITH FLUID PASSAGEWAYS - A handheld showerhead includes a showerhead portion and a handle portion. The showerhead portion includes a plurality of nozzles. At least two fluid channels are defined in part by at least two walls that are adjacent and parallel to each other and a curved wall that extends between edges of the at least two walls. A base wall is operably associated with the at least two walls and defines two or more fluid channel inlets each in fluid communication with a respective one of the two more fluid channels. The handle portion is operatively associated with the showerhead portion, and includes at least one of a fluid inlet and a fluid passage, and including a rotatable mode selector. | 04-12-2012 |
20130233947 | Handheld Showerhead with Mode Selector in Handle - A handheld showerhead including a showerhead portion, a handle portion, and a movable mode selector portion. The mode selector portion includes a rotationally-fixed first end coupling and a rotationally-fixed second end coupling, which is concentrically aligned with the first end coupling, and a rotatable control knob body. The movable mode selector includes a fluid seal coupled to the rotatable knob body, the first fluid seal including at least one fluid control aperture. The second end coupling also includes a fluid inlet aperture and a fluid outlet aperture. The inlet aperture is in fluid communication with a fluid supply, and the outlet aperture is in fluid communication with the control knob body. A second fluid seal is positioned between the second end coupling and the control knob body. A single mechanical fastener axially couples the control knob body to the first end coupling and the second end coupling. | 09-12-2013 |
20130340854 | BRACKET FOR SHOWERHEAD WITH INTEGRAL FLOW CONTROL - A showerhead bracket having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a valve and a valve housing. the valve may be operably connected between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The valve includes a valve inlet port, a low flow exit port and a high flow exit port. The valve housing is disposed between the fluid inlet and the valve inlet port. And the valve can selectively rotate within the valve housing. | 12-26-2013 |
20140360614 | SHOWER ARM ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY - A shower arm attachment assembly including an arm coupling member, a shower pipe coupling member, and a locking member. The arm coupling member may fluidly connect to a shower arm for a showerhead and the shower pipe coupling member may fluidly connect to a shower pipe. The arm coupling member connects to the shower pipe coupling member and is selectively rotatably relative thereto. The locking member selectively controls rotation of the arm coupling member relative to the shower pipe coupling member. | 12-11-2014 |
20140367482 | SHOWERHEAD WITH TURBINE DRIVEN SHUTTER - The present disclosure includes embodiments directed to a showerhead. In some of the embodiments, the showerhead includes a housing defining a chamber in fluid communication with a fluid inlet such as a water source, a first bank of nozzles, and a second bank of nozzles. The showerhead also includes a massage mode assembly that is at least partially received within the chamber. The massage mode assembly includes a turbine, a cam connected to or formed integrally with the turbine, and a shutter connected to the cam. With the structure of the massage mode assembly, the movement of the shutter is restricted along a single axis such that as the turbine rotates, the cam causes the shutter to alternatingly fluidly connect and disconnect the first bank of nozzles and the second bank of nozzles from the fluid inlet. | 12-18-2014 |
Michael William Quinn, Lexington, KY US
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20100235458 | METHOD OF RETRACTING AN INSTANT MESSAGE - Described is a method for retracting an instant message from a receiver in an instant messaging session. A request is made to retract the instant message from the receiver. If the receiver is present in the session, the instant message is removed from the user interface of the receiver. Notification is sent to the requestor to indicate whether the instant message was successfully retracted and whether the instant message was saved by the receiver. Optionally, the method allows an entry made in an instant messaging log to be retracted when the corresponding instant message is retracted. | 09-16-2010 |
Michele A. Quinn, Portland, ME US
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20100263601 | Cat entertainment and grooming device - A cat entertainment and grooming device | 10-21-2010 |
Mike Quinn, Chesapeake, VA US
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20120298138 | PROCESS FOR CLEANING SURFACES USING DRY ICE - Metal surfaces may be cleaned using a dry ice (CO | 11-29-2012 |
20130105561 | DRY ICE CLEANING OF METAL SURFACES TO IMPROVE WELDING CHARACTERISTICS | 05-02-2013 |
Patrick A. Quinn, Aloha, OR US
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20130156219 | Pad-Type Device Case Providing Enhanced Audio Functionality and Output - A soundskin for a pad-type device comprises a housing, at least one microphone, a signal processing device, at least one audio transducer, and an acoustic waveguide. The housing receives a pad-type device. The signal processing device receives a signal from a pad-type device when the pad-type device is received by the housing. The signal processing device provides a directive sound enhancement of the audio input signals based on room acoustics, such as reverberation, echo, noise, delay, frequency response, and/or speaker-positional information that is determined by the signal processing device. The audio transducer device generates an audible audio output in response to an audio signal output from the signal processing device. The acoustic waveguide receives the audible audio output and generates an enhanced bass audio output from the acoustic waveguide. | 06-20-2013 |
20140219490 | ACOUSTIC LAYER IN MEDIA DEVICE PROVIDING ENHANCED AUDIO PERFORMANCE - An acoustic layer is added to a laptop-type personal computing device, comprising: enclosing walls, optionally—one or more microphones, a signal processing device, at least one audio transducer, and an acoustic waveguide. The acoustic layer adjoins one or more internal areas of a laptop-type device. The signal processing device receives an internal signal from a laptop-type device. The signal processing device provides a directive sound enhancement of the audio input signals based on room acoustics, such as reverberation, echo, noise, delay, frequency response, and/or speaker-positional information that is determined by the signal processing device. The audio transducer device generates an audible audio output in response to an audio signal output from the signal processing device. The acoustic waveguide receives the audible audio output and generates an enhanced bass audio output from the acoustic waveguide. | 08-07-2014 |
Patrick A. Quinn, Beaverton, OR US
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20080272842 | Calibrated feedback - A differential feedback amplifier is provided with a feedback network wherein that feedback network is adjustable so as to improve the PSRR of the amplifier. In another aspect of the present invention, a differential feedback amplifier is provided with a feedback network wherein that feedback network is adjustable so as to improve the CMRR of the amplifier. In a further aspect of the present invention, a Class D amplifier is provided with a passive differential feedback, summing with an input current at a differential virtual ground produced by an amplifier which is a sub-section of the Class D amplifier. | 11-06-2008 |
20090289685 | Bias voltage generation for capacitor-coupled level shifter with supply voltage tracking and compensation for input duty-cycle variation - A circuit architecture, or topology, that provides a level shifter substantially independent of the duty cycle of an input signal includes an H-bridge arrangement of field effect transistors, a pair of capacitively coupled input terminals connected to the gates of the high-side transistors and circuitry to set the bias voltage at the gates of the high-side transistors, wherein the bias voltage generation circuitry receives at least information indicative of both the H-bridge power supply voltage and the modulation of the input signal. Various embodiments include a switchable element coupled in series with a voltage divider portion in the bias voltage generation circuitry. The ratio of on to off time of the switchable element determines the average current through the voltage divider and thus the bias voltage. To prevent excessive short-circuit current flow through the high-side transistors, the switchable elements are turned off responsive to detection of a short-circuit condition. | 11-26-2009 |
Patrick Allen Quinn, Aloha, OR US
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20140369529 | Switched-Mode Audio Amplifier Employing Power-Supply Audio- Modulation - A device and method are disclosed for modulating a power converter based on an audio signal to directly drive a speaker with a differential audio output signal. A first modulation signal and a second modulation signal are generated based on an input audio signal so that the first and second modulation signals are complementary signals to each other. In one embodiment, a feedback signal, such as an acoustic feedback signal from the speaker, is also used to generate the first and second modulation signals. A power supply voltage is modulated with the first modulation signal to generate a first voltage signal. The power supply voltage is also modulated with the second modulation signal to generate a second voltage signal. The first and second voltage signals form a differential audio signal that is used to drive the speaker. Alternatively, the power converter can drive a speaker with a single-ended output signal. | 12-18-2014 |
Paul V. Quinn, Allentown, PA US
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20080233256 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POPCORN POPPING IN A REDUCED PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT - A popcorn popping device and method in which popcorn is popped in a sealable container at sub-ambient pressure. A vacuum source connected to the sealed chamber of the container reduces the pressure in the chamber prior to the popping process and maintains the reduced pressure throughout the popping process. The vacuum source can be attached to the exterior of the container or positioned remotely. Embodiments of the device include a stove-top version, intended for use with a heating element, a microwave version, or a commercial-style version in which popcorn is popped in a kettle that is positioned within a sealable chamber. | 09-25-2008 |
Peter Quinn US
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20120114867 | Method and device for rimming glasses - A glass rimming device and method which permits bartenders to produce more types of drinks, more efficiently. A drawer compartment, holding food trays, is attached by a set of guide rails to the underside of a bar counter. When the glass rimming device is in the closed position the food trays are kept hidden out of the way. When the bartender is ready to rim glasses they use one hand to pull the drawer compartment out, and the other hand dips the glass into the food trays. When finished the bartender just pushes the drawer compartment back under the bar, thereby saving time by using a cleaner glass rimming method that only takes up unused space. | 05-10-2012 |
Reed Quinn, Highland, UT US
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20110271854 | MANUFACTURE OF KINESIOLOGY TAPE - One example embodiment includes a continuous feed variable depth die cut. The die cut includes a housing, including a first opening configured to allow kinesiology tape to enter the housing and a second opening configured to allow the kinesiology tape to exit the housing. The die cut also includes a roller inside the housing, where the roller is configured to rotate as the kinesiology tape passes over the roller and a die formed on the outer surface of the roller, where the die includes a cutting edge for cutting the kinesiology tape and where the cutting edge is formed in the shape of the strip of kinesiology tape to be cut. The shape is approximately rectangular and includes rounded exterior corners. The die cut further includes a surface inside the housing, where the kinesiology tape passes over the surface when the kinesiology tape is cut. | 11-10-2011 |
20110275969 | PRE-CUT STRIPS OF KINESIOLOGY TAPE - One example embodiment includes a pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape includes a fabric. The fabric includes a weave of fibers, where the fibers include an elastic fiber covered by a covering material. The fabric also includes a first end and a second end, where the second end is opposite the first end. The fabric further includes one or more rounded corners. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes a longitudinal cut in the fabric. The longitudinal cut passes through at least a portion of the fabric and extends from the first end to a pre-determined distance from the second end. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes adhesive on a first surface of the fabric, where the adhesive is configured to adhere the fabric to a human body. | 11-10-2011 |
20110276040 | ELASTIC STRAND FOR USE IN KINESIOLOGY TAPE - One example embodiment includes an elastic strand for use in kinesiology tape. The elastic strand includes an elastic core. The elastic core is configured to elongate under an external force and return to its original size after an external force is removed. The elastic strand also includes at least one outer strand, where the outer strand is wound around the elastic core. | 11-10-2011 |
20130106687 | ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A GAMEPAD AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130109476 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE GAMING SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20140102632 | PRE-CUT STRIPS OF KINESIOLOGY TAPE - One example embodiment includes a pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape includes a fabric. The fabric includes a weave of fibers, where the fibers include an elastic fiber covered by a covering material. The fabric also includes a first end and a second end, where the second end is opposite the first end. The fabric further includes one or more rounded corners. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes a longitudinal cut in the fabric. The longitudinal cut passes through at least a portion of the fabric and extends from the first end to a pre-determined distance from the second end. The pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape also includes adhesive on a first surface of the fabric, where the adhesive is configured to adhere the fabric to a human body. | 04-17-2014 |
Reed M. Quinn, Highland, UT US
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20100298747 | BODY-ADHESIVE KINESIOLOGY TAPE - One example embodiment includes body-adhesive kinesiology tape. The body-adhesive kinesiology tape includes a strip of kinesiology tape. The strip of kinesiology tape includes a first end and a second end where the second end is opposite the first end. The body-adhesive kinesiology tape also includes a longitudinal cut in the strip of kinesiology tape extending from the first end to a pre-determined distance from the second end and adhesive on a first surface of the strip of kinesiology tape. The adhesive is configured to adhere the strip of kinesiology tape to a human body. The body-adhesive kinesiology tape further includes a backing material on the first surface of the strip of kinesiology tape. The backing material is configured to cover the adhesive and protect the adhesive from drying until a user is ready to apply the strip of kinesiology tape to the human body. | 11-25-2010 |
20110056621 | MANUFACTURE OF KINESIOLOGY TAPE - An embodiment of the invention includes a continuous feed variable depth die cut for use in cutting kinesiology tape. The die cut includes a housing, including a first opening configured to allow the kinesiology tape to enter the housing and a second opening configured to allow the kinesiology tape to exit the housing. The die cut also includes a roller inside the housing, wherein the roller is configured to rotate as the kinesiology tape passes over the roller and a die formed on the outer surface of the roller, wherein the die includes a cutting edge for cutting the kinesiology tape and wherein the cutting edge is formed in the shape of the strip of kinesiology tape to be cut. The die cut further includes a surface inside the housing, wherein the kinesiology tape passes over the surface when the kinesiology tape is being cut. | 03-10-2011 |
Reed Michael Quinn, Orem, UT US
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20090107869 | LIQUID-FILLED SUSPENDED-PARTICLE-SCENE GIFT CARD HOLDER - A decorative gift card holder is provided for presenting and displaying gift cards, whether of the magnetic stripe or smart card varieties. The gift card holder includes a transparent, fluid-filled chamber in which insoluble white “snow” particles having a density greater than the fluid are trapped. The chamber has a card retention housing within the fluid-filled chamber that is sealed from the latter, and has an access slot at the bottom of the chamber through which a gift card may be inserted into the card retention housing. Once fully inserted, the card can be seen through the water and snow particles. A sheet metal or injection molded polymeric plastic base, which snaps onto a grooved lower projection of the chamber, retains the gift card within the slot, and also provides a stable base for displaying the gift card holder in an upright position. | 04-30-2009 |
20090108163 | DECORATIVE MINIATURE SLED GIFT CARD HOLDER - A decorative miniature sled gift card holder includes a deck, runners positioned beneath the deck, a gift card retention device, and a hanging device, with which the holder may be hung. The use of various types of sleds, such as sleds and sleighs with runners attached to the underside of the deck, as well as toboggans which incorporate wood runners on the underside of the deck, is contemplated. The gift card retention device includes at least a pair of vertical extensions affixed to opposite sides of the upper surface of the deck, which provide lateral alignment of a gift card on the deck. It may also include a stop attached to the upper surface at one end of the deck and horizontal extensions coupled directly to the vertical extensions, which provides longitudinal positioning of the card in one direction and within a horizontal plane overlying the deck, respectively. | 04-30-2009 |
20090237243 | PROTECTIVE CASE HAVING A LIGHT-ACTIVATED SOUND CHIP POSITIONED BENEATH A LINER SHAPED TO HOLD A READABLE CARD - A protective case incorporates a light-activated sound chip playback system that is largely hidden beneath a liner shaped to hold a readable card. The case includes a receptacle having an opening; a lid sized to fit over the opening; a semi-rigid liner shaped to generally fill the receptacle, the liner having a storage location for a readable card, such as a gift card, credit card or smart card, the liner being formed of generally laminar material so as to leave a void between an upper interior surface of the liner and an interior bottom surface of said receptacle; and an electrochemical-cell-powered sound playback system positioned generally within the void, the sound playback system having a light-activated switch which activates sound playback when said lid is removed from said receptacle. | 09-24-2009 |
Robert Quinn, Macungie, PA US
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20080260621 | Preparation of Complex Metal Oxides - The present invention provides a process for making a complex metal oxide comprising the formula A | 10-23-2008 |
20090162268 | Carbon Dioxide Separation Via Partial Pressure Swing Cyclic Chemical Reaction - A method for separating a reactive gas from a feed gas mixture is disclosed. The method includes reacting the reactive gas with a bed of reactive solid in an exothermic reaction to create a second solid and a product gas from which the reactive gas is depleted. The product gas is removed and the heat from the reaction is used to liberate the reactive gas from the second solid in an endothermic reaction which yields the reactive solid. The reactive gas is removed and sequestered. Heat reservoir material is included in the bed to retain the heat in support of the endothermic reaction. A device for executing the method having an insulated chamber holding the bed, as well as process units formed of multiple beds are also disclosed. The process units allow the method to be operated cyclically, providing a continuous flow of feed gas, reactive gas and product gas. | 06-25-2009 |
20090196822 | Hydrogen Production Using Complex Metal Oxide Pellets - Complex metal oxide-containing pellets and their use for producing hydrogen. The complex metal oxide-containing pellets are suitable for use in a fixed bed reactor due to sufficient crush strength. The complex metal oxide-containing pellets comprise one or more complex metal oxides and at least one of in-situ formed calcium titanate and calcium aluminate. calcium titanate and calcium aluminate are formed by reaction of suitable precursors in a mixture with one or more complex metal carbonates. The complex metal oxide-containing pellets optionally comprise at least one precious metal. | 08-06-2009 |
20100011955 | Gas Purification by Adsorption of Hydrogen Sulfide - Hydrogen sulfide is removed from a hydrogen rich gas stream using adsorbents having a low loss of carbon dioxide adsorption capacity upon sulfur loading including high purity silica gels, titania or highly cross-linked, non-chemically reactive resins. The adsorbents may be used to adsorb both carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, or may be used as a guard bed upstream of a separate carbon dioxide adsorbent. | 01-21-2010 |
20100040520 | Carbon Dioxide Separation Via Partial Pressure Swing Cyclic Chemical Reaction - A method and bed for separating a reactive gas from a feed gas mixture is disclosed. The method includes reacting the reactive gas with a bed of reactive solid in an exothermic reaction to create a second solid and a product gas from which the reactive gas is depleted. The product gas is removed and the heat from the reaction is used to liberate the reactive gas from the second solid in an endothermic reaction which yields the reactive solid. The reactive gas is removed and sequestered. Heat reservoir material is included in the bed to retain the heat in support of the endothermic reaction. A device for executing the method having an insulated chamber holding the bed, as well as process units formed of multiple beds are also disclosed. The process units allow the method to be operated cyclically, providing a continuous flow of feed gas, reactive gas and product gas. | 02-18-2010 |
20110154989 | Gas Purification by Adsorption of Hydrogen Sulfide - Hydrogen sulfide is removed from a hydrogen rich gas stream using adsorbents having a low loss of carbon dioxide adsorption capacity upon sulfur loading including high purity silica gels, titania or highly cross-linked, non-chemically reactive resins. The adsorbents may be used to adsorb both carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, or may be used as a guard bed upstream of a separate carbon dioxide adsorbent. | 06-30-2011 |
20130125756 | Gas Purification by Adsorption of Hydrogen Sulfide - Hydrogen sulfide is removed from a hydrogen rich gas stream using adsorbents having a low loss of carbon dioxide adsorption capacity upon sulfur loading including high purity silica gels, titania or highly cross-linked, non-chemically reactive resins. The adsorbents may be used to adsorb both carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, or may be used as a guard bed upstream of a separate carbon dioxide adsorbent. | 05-23-2013 |
Steven C. Quinn, Newington, NH US
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20120027379 | VIDEO PROCESSING METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Video processing methods include correlating a video frame in a video stream with event data in a data stream based on a video frame time stamp and an event data time stamp, the time stamps being based on a time scale that is independent, and recording the correlation in a database. Other video processing methods include receiving a query for a video frame and searching for event data in a database. The database has an event data table and a video data table used in locating the video frame. Further video processing methods include receiving a query to retrieve a video clip for each of a plurality of plays, searching for event data in a database, locating the video clip for each of the plurality of plays, and compiling the video clips into a compiled video stream lacking video frames that do not satisfy the query. | 02-02-2012 |
Steven C. Quinn, Portsmouth, NH US
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20090216832 | Array-based distributed storage system with parity - In one general aspect, a data access method is disclosed that includes directing data block write requests from different clients to different data storage servers based on a map. Data blocks referenced in the data block write requests are stored in the data storage servers. Data from the data write requests are also relayed to a parity server, and parity information is derived and stored for the blocks. This method can reduce the need for inter-server communication, and can be scaled across an arbitrary number of servers. It can also employ parity load distribution to improve the performance of file transfers. | 08-27-2009 |
Thomas G. Quinn, Hanover, VA US
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20090031614 | Environmentally-Friendly Fuel Compositions - Fuel additive packages and fuel compositions having environmentally compatible characteristics as defined by European Council Directive 67/548/EEC is disclosed. Such additive packages and compositions may include components selected from non-persistent materials, non-bioaccumulative materials, or non-toxic materials. | 02-05-2009 |
20090071067 | Environmentally-Friendly Additives And Additive Compositions For Solid Fuels - Fuel additive packages and fuel compositions, suitable for use with solid fuels, having environmentally compatible characteristics as defined by European Council Directive 67/548/EEC is disclosed. Such additive packages and compositions may include components selected from non-persistent materials, non-bioaccumulative materials, and/or or non-toxic materials. | 03-19-2009 |
Thomas L. Quinn, Cochranville, PA US
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20090074508 | ARRESTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for arresting vehicles or other moving objects are detailed. The systems may be bi-directional, so as to arrest vehicles on either side of a barrier. They additionally may be reset for reuse relatively rapidly following deployment. | 03-19-2009 |
Thomas P. Quinn, Columbia, MO US
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20080293161 | Detection of Carbohydrate Biomarkers - The present invention generally relates to detection of carbohydrate biomarkers in nipple aspirate fluid samples. One aspect of the invention is a method for assaying a nipple aspirate fluid for the presence of TF or Tn carbohydrate biomarker. The assay generally employs an immobilized capture agent specific for TF or Tn and can be further coupled to either direct or indirect detection of bound TF or Tn carbohydrate biomarker through the use of a labeled binding agent. | 11-27-2008 |
20100061930 | ErbB-2 RECEPTOR TARGETING PEPTIDE - The ErbB-2 receptor, a member of the tyrosine kinase type 1 family of receptors, has been implicated in many human malignancies. Bacteriophage display technology was employed to identify peptides that bound to the extracellular domain of human ErbB-2. The peptide KCCYSL, most frequently occurring in the affinity selected population, was chemically synthesized and characterized for its binding activities to the recombinant extracellular domain of ErbB-2. The synthetic peptide exhibits high specificity to ErbB-2 as well as to ErbB-1, another member of ErbB family. Thus, this peptide can be employed in cancer imaging or therapeutic agent targeting to malignant cells ErbB-2 receptor. | 03-11-2010 |
Thomas W. Quinn, Westminster, CO US
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20080254516 | Method of Isolating Nucleic Acid Targets - The invention provides efficient methods of isolating specific nucleic acid targets to obtain information from target nucleic acid sequences in a relatively short time period. DNA or cDNA is enzymatically digested into smaller fragments, double-stranded DNA linkers are added onto the ends of the DNA fragments to flank each fragment with a known DNA sequence. The fragments are mixed with an oligonucleotide probe that is bound to a marker and contains a conserved nucleic acid sequence of interest. The fragments that hybridize to the probe through nucleotide base pair complementation become indirectly connected to the marker. These target fragments are captured using a capture agent that specifically recognizes the marker and treated to prevent non-specific binding. Captured fragments are typically cloned prior to sequencing. The captured fragments may also be amplified using PCR to increase the efficiency of the cloning. | 10-16-2008 |
Timothy Don Quinn, Logansport, IN US
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20090188367 | TOOL ADAPTOR FOR USE WITH A RECIPROCATING SAW - A tool for use with a reciprocating saw includes an adaptor and a scrapper tool. The adaptor is configured to be coupled to the reciprocating saw and the scrapper tool. The scrapper tool may include one or more biasing members configured to bias at least a portion of the scrapper tool away from the adaptor. | 07-30-2009 |
Timothy S. Quinn, New Boston, NH US
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William M. Quinn, Lexington, KY US
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20090172072 | REMOTE VIEWING OF DOCUMENTS VIA THE WEB IN REAL-TIME - The present invention offers a component that enables the presenter to begin presenting the first pages of the document as they become available, without having to wait on the entire document to be processed. The present invention provides an approach that is used to monitor document processing as it taking place on a server. As each page is in the document is processed (e.g., converted), a monitoring component signals a controlling component to alert it of the specific progress events (e.g., a new page available). The controlling component can immediately interface with clients using a real-time communication component, for example letting users know when each single page is available for consumption. Once alerted, an informed client can signal all other clients which page to view. | 07-02-2009 |
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20140025784 | PULL-CONFIGURED DISTRIBUTION OF IMAGERY - The present invention is a method, system and apparatus for flexible image sharing. In a system for flexibly distributing imagery in an image sharing session, an image cache can be disposed between an application sharing host and a plurality of application sharing viewers. Additionally, a multipoint communications server can be disposed between the image cache and the application sharing viewers and can be communicatively linked to the application sharing host. Importantly, a pull-based subscription model can be implemented in an image cache server hosting the image cache. In particular, the model can have a configuration for registering respective ones of the application sharing viewers to receive notifications of available updated imagery. | 01-23-2014 |
20140095871 | Protecting Online Meeting Access Using Secure Personal Universal Resource Locators - Access to online collaborative resources such as an online meeting, web conference, online chat room, an online video conference, an online audio conference, a collaboratively edited document, a collaborative browsing session, an online social networking group, or a web site is secured by providing a first user-specific URL to a first user for addressing collaborative resource; responsive to the first user accessing the first user-specific URL, granting by a computing system access to the collaborative event to the first user; and responsive to a second user accessing the first user-specific URL, preventing by a computing system access to the collaborative event to the second user. Optionally, time criteria for accessing the first user-specific URL may be used to invalidating the first user-specific URL, wherein access to the collaborative resource is disabled. | 04-03-2014 |
20140096266 | Protecting Online Meeting Access Using Secure Personal Universal Resource Locators - Access to online collaborative resources such as an online meeting, web conference, online chat room, an online video conference, an online audio conference, a collaboratively edited document, a collaborative browsing session, an online social networking group, or a web site is secured by providing a first user-specific URL to a first user for addressing collaborative resource; responsive to the first user accessing the first user-specific URL, granting by a computing system access to the collaborative event to the first user; and responsive to a second user accessing the first user-specific URL, preventing by a computing system access to the collaborative event to the second user. Optionally, time criteria for accessing the first user-specific URL may be used to invalidating the first user-specific URL, wherein access to the collaborative resource is disabled. | 04-03-2014 |
20140237390 | ROLE-BASED DISPLAY OF DOCUMENT RENDITIONS FOR WEB CONFERENCING - A method and system for providing role-based renditions of a shared document during a Web conference, in which different renditions of the shared document are provided to different Web conference participants based on the participants' roles in the conference. A participant with sufficient privileges, such as a presenter, is allowed to associate different participant roles with corresponding renditions through a user interface. The disclosed system further operates to dynamically adjust to the changing roles of participants during a Web conference, such that the rendition provided to any given user is changed in response to that user's role changing during the Web conference. The role of a Web conference participant may be based on any specific information obtained regarding that participant, such as information in a user profile in a user database, or other user information. The disclosed system further operates to provide shared document renditions that are specific to individual user attributes, such as user accessibility settings. A user interface provided to the presenter or other privileged participant allows that participant to indicate which participant roles are to be provided which renditions, e.g. which participant roles will be provided with renditions including additional metadata. Such metadata may, for example, include speaker notes, rendered on the presenter's screen, but not on the attendees screens. | 08-21-2014 |
William V. Quinn, Crofton, MD US
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