Ridenour, US
Amy M. Ridenour, Salem, VA US
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20140361538 | Methods for Operating Wind Turbine System Having Dynamic Brake - Wind turbine systems and methods for operating wind turbine systems are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes gating on a dynamic brake switch of a dynamic brake in a wind turbine power converter when an experienced direct current (DC) bus voltage is equal to or greater than a threshold DC bus voltage. The method further includes disabling a threshold temperature rating for the dynamic brake switch when the dynamic brake switch is gated on, and gating off the dynamic brake switch when the experienced DC bus voltage is less than the threshold DC bus voltage. | 12-11-2014 |
Amy Marlene Ridenour, Salem, VA US
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20100020470 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR BALANCING CAPACITOR LOAD - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for balancing capacitor load are provided. A system includes a plurality of capacitors, a plurality of respective positive connections and a plurality of respective negative connections that connect each of the plurality of capacitors to at least one power source, where each of the plurality of positive connections has an approximately equal length, and each of the plurality of negative connections has an approximately equal length. | 01-28-2010 |
Cathy Ridenour, Campbell, CA US
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20090177551 | CUSTOM STORES - A custom store web page uses an external administrator to provide configuration data for a custom store web page. The configuration data can include virtual bundles of products for sale. | 07-09-2009 |
20120296744 | CUSTOM STORES - A custom store web page uses an external administrator to provide configuration data for a custom store web page. The configuration data can include virtual bundles of products for sale. | 11-22-2012 |
Christopher D. Ridenour, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150113094 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTENT DELIVERY AND MANAGEMENT - A content management method uses a portable multifunction device | 04-23-2015 |
David Ridenour US
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20130311914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN OF HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE ANIMATED GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS - One or more non-transitory computer-readable media having stored thereon program instructions to facilitate the computer aided design of human machine interface animated graphical elements is provided. The program instructions, when executed by a computing system, direct the computing system to at least display a graphical element having dimensions associated with a characteristic of an industrial element within an industrial automation environment. The program instructions further direct the computing system to at least identify a change in the characteristic of the industrial element, and to modify a dimension of the graphical element to visually represent the change in the characteristic of the industrial element. | 11-21-2013 |
Dustin W. Ridenour, Independence, IA US
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20140363278 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER CONTROL SYSTEM - The disclosure relates to a control system for a turbo-charged engine having a variable geometry turbine driving a compressor. An intake manifold temperature sensor senses an intake manifold temperature. An intake manifold pressure sensor senses an intake manifold pressure. A turbine inlet temperature sensor senses a turbine inlet temperature. A turbine inlet pressure sensor senses a turbine inlet pressure. A control unit generates a vane position control signal which is applied to a vane control input of the turbine. The control unit generates the vane position control signal as a function of turbine inlet temperature and turbine inlet pressure. | 12-11-2014 |
20160131089 | VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER FEED FORWARD CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A variable geometry turbocharger control method and system for an engine air system with a variable geometry turbocharger having adjustable vanes. The method includes monitoring engine parameters; generating engine state estimates using an engine observer model; generating measured engine states based on the monitored engine parameters; computing observer error based on the differences between the measured and modeled engine states; generating model correction factors; and generating commands for adjusting the vane positions of the variable geometry turbocharger. An inverse engine observer model can generate the desired variable geometry turbocharger vane positions. The method can include generating feedback actuator commands in generating the desired variable geometry turbocharger vane positions. The correction factors can include fresh air, EGR and/or turbine mass flow correction factors. | 05-12-2016 |
Dustin W. Ridenour, Waterloo, IA US
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20160131057 | FRESH AIR FLOW AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fresh air and exhaust gas control method and system for an engine air system with an air throttle and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. The method includes monitoring engine parameters; generating engine state estimates using an engine observer model; generating measured engine states based on the monitored engine parameters; computing observer error based on the differences between the measured and modeled engine states; generating model correction factors; and generating commands for adjusting the air throttle and EGR valve. An inverse engine observer model can generate the desired air throttle and EGR valve positions. The method can include generating feedback actuator commands in generating the desired air throttle and EGR valve positions. The correction factors can include fresh air, EGR and/or turbine mass flow correction factors. | 05-12-2016 |
Elke M. Ridenour, Brentwood, TN US
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20130152160 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING CIPHER OBJECTS TO PROTECT DATA - Systems, methods, and devices configured to provide an intelligent cipher transfer object are provided. The intelligent cipher transfer object includes a set of participants protected by cloaking patterns. A portable dynamic rule set, which includes executable code for managing access to the protected set of participants, is included within the intelligent cipher transfer object. For a given user, the intelligent cipher transfer object may provide access to some of the participants while preventing access to other participants, based on the portable dynamic rule set. | 06-13-2013 |
Harry Ridenour, Salem, VA US
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20130258860 | Systems and Methods for Sharing Control Devices on an IO Network - Certain embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for enabling the operation of multiple control devices on the same network. Each control device on a network can be configured to monitor and receive input messages from multiple IO devices on the network. The control devices may also be configured send output messages to one or more of the IO devices. According to certain embodiments, one control device may send output messages to certain IO devices while another IO device may send output messages to different IO devices. The input and output messages can both be sent via multicast according to certain embodiments. | 10-03-2013 |
Kelby V. Ridenour, Portland, OR US
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20150090621 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE TAPE - A tape comprising: | 04-02-2015 |
20150108208 | TAPE COMPRISING MULTI-ACTIVATION ADHESIVES - A reinforced paper board construct, comprising: | 04-23-2015 |
20150111010 | TAPE COMPRISING MULTI-ACTIVATION ADHESIVES - An adhesive tape or string, comprising: | 04-23-2015 |
Kristopher M.c. Ridenour, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140352368 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS IN A CONDUIT - A bracket encircles a conduit or lamp post and includes an opening for access to a cover attached to the conduit or lamp post and serves as a security device to prevent access to the electrical conductors behind the cover. A removable plate having a bottom edge engaged within a channel extends across the opening of the bracket. A tang extends from the bracket for penetrable engagement with a slot in the plate. An aperture in the tang extending through the plate is engageable with the shackle of a lock to preclude removal of the plate. | 12-04-2014 |
20160108643 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS IN A CONDUIT OR IN A LAMP POST - A bracket encircles a conduit or lamp post and includes an opening for access to a cover attached to the conduit or lamp post and serves as a security device to prevent access to the electrical conductors behind the cover. A removable plate having a bottom edge engaged within a channel extends across the opening of the bracket. A tang extends from the bracket for penetrable engagement with a slot in the plate. An aperture in the tang extending through the plate is engageable with the shackle of a lock to preclude removal of the plate. | 04-21-2016 |
Mark Steven Ridenour, Kennesaw, GA US
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20090307117 | Utility services payment system, methods and apparatus - The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for combining aspects of a prepay and post pay utility service billing arrangement. When a customer enrolls in the program with the system, utility service is initiated and a first bill is generated and transmitted; the amount of the first bill is an estimated amount of charges for the service to be provided during a first period. In subsequent billing periods, subsequent bills are generated and transmitted and each includes an estimated amount of charges for the subsequent period as well as a difference between actual and estimated charges for the service during the previous billing period, less any payments received from the customer. Service may be terminated if the customer withdraws from the program, if the customer fails to make timely payments, or for other reasons. If service is terminated, a final bill may be generated and transmitted based on actual charges, net of any amounts | 12-10-2009 |
20130282541 | Utility Services Payment System, Methods and Apparatus - The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for combining aspects of a prepay and post pay utility service billing arrangement. When a customer enrolls in the program with the system, utility service is initiated and a first bill is generated and transmitted; the amount of the first bill is an estimated amount of charges for the service to be provided during a first period. In subsequent billing periods, subsequent bills are generated and transmitted and each includes an estimated amount of charges for the subsequent period as well as a difference between actual and estimated charges for the service during the previous billing period, less any payments received from the customer. Service may be terminated if the customer withdraws from the program, if the customer fails to make timely payments, or for other reasons. If service is terminated, a final bill may be generated and transmitted based on actual charges, net of any amounts | 10-24-2013 |
Paul J. Ridenour, Waukesha, WI US
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20080287204 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING BOWLING BALL MOTION - A system and method for graphically and statistically analyzing and predicting the motion of a bowling ball. In one embodiment, the system includes an automatic precision ball thrower, a computer aided tracking system (“C.A.T.S.”), and a computing device. Certain static properties of the bowling ball are recorded as independent variables. The automatic precision ball thrower is used to throw the bowling ball down the lane a number of times and the C.A.T.S. records various dynamic characteristics of its path. This data is received by the computing device which uses it to calculate a plurality of dependent variables associated with the path of the bowling ball. The computing device relates the independent variables to the dependent variables using multivariable regression analysis, yielding a set of equations which can be used to predict the dependent variables (or dynamic characteristics) of a second bowling ball given a set of independent variables (or static characteristics of the second bowling ball). | 11-20-2008 |
20090199636 | ANALYZING GRIP PRESSURE OF A BOWLER - Systems and methods for measuring and analyzing the grip of a bowler. In some embodiments, a bowling grip pressure device includes a glove configured to leave the second finger, the third finger, and the thumb substantially exposed. Pressure sensors are attached to the substantially exposed fingers. At least one pressure sensor is permanently affixed to the glove. Methods are taught for analyzing a bowler's performance. In some embodiments, the bowler performs a plurality of bowling motions. Pressures exerted on the second finger, the third finger, and the thumb are measured and recorded as a function of time. The bowler's performance is evaluated based upon the recorded pressures as a function of time. Methods are also taught for using recorded grip pressure data to fit a bowler with a proper bowling ball. | 08-13-2009 |
20090204360 | ANALYZING FOOT PRESSURE OF A BOWLER - Systems and methods for measuring and analyzing the pressure distribution on the foot of a bowler. Methods are taught for analyzing a bowler's performance. In some embodiments, the bowler performs a plurality of bowling motions. The distribution of pressure exerted on the foot are measured and recorded at regular time intervals. The bowler's performance is evaluated based upon the recorded pressure distributions. Methods are also taught for using recorded foot pressure distribution data to fit a bowler with proper footwear. | 08-13-2009 |
20090270193 | ANALYZING A MOTION OF A BOWLER - Systems and methods for analyzing a motion of a bowler. The system includes a plurality of cameras positioned around a capture volume. The capture volume includes a reference location. A plurality of markers is configured to be attached to the bowler and reflect light from the cameras. The cameras are configured to detect a first set of positions of the markers attached to the bowler. The markers are located within the capture volume. The cameras are also configured to transmit a first plurality of signals representative of the markers at the first set of positions. The cameras are configured to detect a second set of positions of the markers attached to the bowler. The markers are located within the capture volume. The cameras are also configured to transmit a second plurality of signals representative of the markers at the second set of positions. A computer system is configured to receive the first plurality of signals and the second plurality of signals related to the markers attached to the bowler, calculate a plurality of characteristics of the motion of the markers with respect to the reference location, and analyze the characteristics of the motion of the bowler to generate a quantitative description of the motion of the bowler. The quantitative description of the motion of the bowler is then correlated with a first result on a bowling lane. | 10-29-2009 |
Richard D. Ridenour, Glendale, AZ US
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20080243314 | Merging and spacing speed target calculation - Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, computer programs, and apparatus for adjusting a speed target of an aircraft. In particular, the adjustment of the speed target of the aircraft may allow that aircraft to maintain merging and spacing constraints with respect to a leading aircraft. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the speed target of an aircraft may be adjusted by obtaining a speed target, obtaining own ship track data for the aircraft, obtaining lead ship track data for a leading aircraft, and calculating a speed target adjustment based on the speed target, the own ship track data, the lead ship track data and merging and spacing constraints. | 10-02-2008 |
20090195436 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING AIRCRAFT STATE DATA FROM MULTIPLE DATA LINKS - Systems and methods are delineated that may provide for a system for use in a merging and spacing application for an aircraft. An exemplary system may comprise a TCAS and a processor for executing the merging and spacing application using ADS-B data and data received by the aircraft in response to an interrogation of another aircraft from the TCAS. In a disclosed embodiment, a lead aircraft responds to the TCAS interrogation from a following aircraft to provide EHS heading and/or speed of the lead aircraft to the following aircraft, which uses the received EHS data as well as ADS-B data to determine merging and spacing control parameters for the following aircraft. | 08-06-2009 |
20100070180 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFLICT DETECTION USING POSITION UNCERTAINTY - A method according to the present invention includes calculating, based on a reported position of a vehicle, a probability that an actual position of the vehicle is within a region of interest. The method further includes determining whether a threat of a collision exists between the vehicle and an object based on the probability that the actual position of the vehicle is within the region of interest and a reported position of the object. The method further includes generating an alert if it is determined a threat of a collision exists between the vehicle and the object. | 03-18-2010 |
20100217509 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING OFF SCREEN TRAFFIC - A system according to aspects of the present invention includes a processor, a user interface (including a display) in communication with the processor, and a memory in communication with the processor. The processor executes instructions stored in the memory to present a first symbol on the display of the user interface that indicates the bearing to an off-scale vehicle, and to present a second symbol on the display that indicates the path of travel of the off-scale vehicle. The present invention provides a more accurate representation of the bearing and track of off-scale traffic compared to conventional traffic display systems. | 08-26-2010 |
20110109481 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING MULTIPLE ZONES OF DETECTION AS A FUNCTION OF ACCURACY - Embodiments of the present invention relate to avionics systems, and more particularly, to collision avoidance systems. In one embodiment, a system is delineated comprising a plurality of detection zones for a plurality of aircraft and means for issuing a report based on one or more of the plurality of detection zones. | 05-12-2011 |
Robert L. Ridenour, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140161367 | Lossless Image Compression using Differential Transfer - Lossless image compression using differential transfers may involve an image compression unit receiving image data for an image in a sequence of images and transmitting the image data such that image data for at least some image tiles is transmitted using lossy compression due to resource limitations. The image compression unit may then receive image data for a subsequent image in the sequence and determine that the image data for at least some tiles does not change relative to the image data for corresponding tiles of the previous image. The image compression unit may then transmit image data in a manner sufficient to create lossless versions of tiles for which lossily compressed image data was sent previously. | 06-12-2014 |
Robert L. Ridenour, Menlo Park, CA US
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20140204127 | CONTEXTUAL MATTE BARS FOR ASPECT RATIO FORMATTING - Systems, methods, and devices for adding contextual matte bars to format image data to another aspect ratio are provided. For example, a method may include receiving image data of a first aspect ratio into a processor. The processor may receive a characteristic of a destination display of a second aspect ratio, an indication of ambient lighting, an indication of a characteristic of the image data, or any number of these factors. The processor may add matte bars to the image data to cause the image data to be formatted to the second aspect ratio. The appearance of the matte bars may depend on the factors received by the processor. The formatted image data with these contextual matte bars then may be sent from the processor to the destination electronic display. | 07-24-2014 |
Samuel Alden Ridenour, Saint Charles, IL US
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20150177077 | FORCE-SENSITIVE OCCUPANCY SENSING TECHNOLOGY - A force-sensitive capacitive sensor that includes a first conductive plate, a second conductive plate that is spaced apart from the first conductive plate, and a compressible dielectric insulator positioned between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate. The sensor also includes a first protective insulator, a second protective insulator sealed to the first protective insulator to encase the first conductive plate, the second conductive plate, and the compressible dielectric insulator, and a circuit attached via wires to the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate. The sensor may also include electromagnetic shielding. The circuit is configured to sense a change in capacitance between the first conductive plate and the second conductive plate caused by compression of the compressible dielectric insulator resulting from a person occupying the sensor or a support surface positioned above the sensor, and transmit output based on the sensed change in capacitance. | 06-25-2015 |