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Alasha Rollins, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20110289183 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Tagging Media - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to tagging and receiving media on a mobile communication device. A mobile communication device is equipped with tag logic allowing the user to tag media objects that are observed and/or desired by the user. The outputted tag includes a media reference and a user identification. When the mobile communication device outputs a media object, the user tags the media object by entering a command, hitting a button, entering a key sequence, etc. The tag is transmitted from the mobile communication device a media server over a network. Once the media server receives the tag, the media server locates the media object in a media database using the media reference. The media server then sends the media object through the network to the mobile communication device. The media server notifies a billing server of the tag, and the user is billed for the downloaded media object. | 11-24-2011 |
Andrew Rollins, Highland Heights, OH US
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| 20080221445 | Gated optical coherence tomography (OCT) environmental chamber - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with gated optical coherence tomography (OCT) are described. One example method includes generating an image control signal to control an OCT apparatus to acquire an image of an embryonic heart at a specified point in time during a cardiac cycle of the embryonic heart. The method may also include controlling the OCT apparatus to acquire the image based on the image control signal. In different examples, the image may be acquired in vivo or from an excised heart that is paced. The OCT apparatus and the embryonic heart may be housed in an environmental chamber having a set of controllable environmental factors. Therefore, the method may include detecting and controlling the set of controllable environmental factors. | 09-11-2008 |
Andrew Rollins, Highland Hts, OH US
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| 20120075638 | SEGMENTATION AND QUANTIFICATION FOR INTRAVASCULAR OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY IMAGES - A system and related methods for automatic or semi-automatic segmentation and quantification of blood vessel structure and physiology, including segmentation and quantification of lumen, guide wire, vessel wall, calcified plaques, fibrous caps, macrophages, metallic and bioresorbable stents are described, and including visualization of results. Calcified plaque segmentation can be used to estimate the distribution of superficial calcification and inform strategies stenting. Volumetric segmentation and quantification of fibrous caps can provide more comprehensive information of the mechanisms behind plaque rupture. Quantification of macrophages can aid diagnosis and prediction of unstable plaque and associated acute coronary events. Automated detection and quantification of metallic and bioresorbable stents can greatly reduce the analysis time and facilitate timely decision making for intervention procedures. | 03-29-2012 |
Andrew M. Rollins, Highland Heights, OH US
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| 20090040521 | Even frequency spacing spectrometer and optical coherence tomography device - This application describes a spectrometer that includes a set of collimating optics to collimate received EMR to produce a collimated EMR. The spectrometer also includes a first dispersive optical element for dispersing the collimated EMR and a second dispersive optical element spaced apart from the first dispersive optical element to produce further dispersed EMR. The first dispersive optical element and the second dispersive optical element cooperate to disperse received EMR into a plurality of even frequency spaced EMR spectra. The spectrometer also includes a detector positioned to receive the EMR after passing though an optical path that includes the set of collimating optics, the first dispersive optical element, the second dispersive optical element, and a set of focusing optics. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20110028967 | CHARACTERIZING ABLATION LESIONS USING OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY (OCT) - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with characterizing Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) lesions using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) are described. One example method includes acquiring an OCT signal from a Region Of Interest (ROI) in an ablated material. The example method may also include determining whether a lesion was formed by the ablation by analyzing optical properties of the ROI as recorded in the OCT signal. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110109914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLARIZATION-SENSITIVE OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - A method and apparatus for extracting the vector optical properties of biological samples with micron-scale resolution in three dimensions, using polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT). The method measures net retardance, net fast axis, and reflectivity. Polarization sensing is accomplished by illuminating the sample with at least three separate polarization states, using consecutive acquisitions of the same pixel, A-scan, or B-scan. The method can be implemented using non-polarization-maintaining fiber and a single detector. This PS-OCT method reported measures fast axis explicitly. In a calibration test of the system, net retardance was measured with an average error of 7.5° (standard deviation) 2.2° over the retardance range 0° to 180°, and fast axis with average error of 4.8° over the range 0° to 180°. | 05-12-2011 |
Brian David Rollins, Pueblo, CO US
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| 20100088816 | Washer Apparatus - A washing apparatus and method is disclosed that is adapted to be disposed within a bathtub or shower stall, the apparatus includes a base having a first side and a second side that is adjacent to a bathtub floor or a shower stall floor. Further included in the apparatus is an open receptacle that is disposed adjacent to the base first side, with the base first side having a user foothold area adjacent to and external to the open receptacle. Also included in the apparatus is an extension member having a distal end portion with a handle and an extension member proximal end portion that extends from the base first side. The receptacle further includes a plurality of washing bristles disposed on an interior of the receptacle and a manually operated reservoir for selectively dispensing soap adjacent to the bristles. | 04-15-2010 |
Christina B. Rollins, Midland, MI US
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| 20110311792 | Single-Sided Stretch Cling Film - Disclosed are single-sided stretch cling films having a cling layer, a release layer, and a core layer. The core layer is located between the cling layer and the release layer. The ding layer includes a blend of an olefin block copolymer and an ethylene-based polymer. The present films exhibit improved cling force compared to using a random ethylene copolymer in the cling layer. | 12-22-2011 |
Clint Charles Rollins, Poulsbo, WA US
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| 20100073748 | Scanning Mirror Control - A scanning beam projection system includes a scanning mirror having a fast-scan axis and a slow-scan axis. Movement on the slow-scan axis is controlled by a slow-scan scanning mirror control system. The control system receives position information describing angular displacement of the mirror. An outer loop of the control system operates in the frequency domain and determines harmonic drive coefficients for a scanning mirror drive signal. An inner loop of the control system operates in the time domain and compensates for a scanning mirror resonant vibration mode at a frequency within the frequency band occupied by the harmonic drive coefficients. | 03-25-2010 |
David Kent Rollins, Cincinnati, OH US
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| 20100305920 | LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED STABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY - An improved method for predicting stability of liquid detergent composition, identifying and designing liquid detergent compositions that provide said desired stability, consumer acceptance and performance. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110152162 | Liquid Laundry Detergent Compositions with Improved Stability and Transparency - An improved method for predicting stability of liquid detergent composition, identifying and designing liquid detergent compositions that provide said desired stability, consumer acceptance and performance. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110214696 | LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED STABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY - An improved method for predicting stability of liquid detergent composition, identifying and designing liquid detergent compositions that provide said desired stability, consumer acceptance and performance. | 09-08-2011 |
Derek S. Rollins, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20100206188 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS TO CURVED SURFACES - An electric circuit is applied to an object having a curved surface. The curved surface of the object is divided into sections, and the circuit is applied one section at a time. The circuit is formed between layers of dielectric material. The dielectric is applied by a computer-controlled device, which controls the position of a spray head and the rotation of the object, such that the spray head is held substantially perpendicular to the surface of the object at all times, and such that a controlled thickness of dielectric material can be deposited. The fine-featured circuits formed by the invention are rugged, and can be used on objects intended to be exposed to harsh environments. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100206227 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS TO CURVED SURFACES - An electric circuit is applied to an object having a curved surface. The curved surface of the object is divided into sections, and the circuit is applied one section at a time. The circuit is formed between layers of dielectric material. The dielectric is applied by a computer-controlled device, which controls the position of a spray head and the rotation of the object, such that the spray head is held substantially perpendicular to the surface of the object at all times, and such that a controlled thickness of dielectric material can be deposited. The fine-featured circuits formed by the invention are rugged, and can be used on objects intended to be exposed to harsh environments. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100215843 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS TO CURVED SURFACES - An electric circuit is applied to an object having a curved surface. The curved surface of the object is divided into sections, and the circuit is applied one section at a time. The circuit is formed between layers of dielectric material. The dielectric is applied by a computer-controlled device, which controls the position of a spray head and the rotation of the object, such that the spray head is held substantially perpendicular to the surface of the object at all times, and such that a controlled thickness of dielectric material can be deposited. The fine-featured circuits formed by the invention are rugged, and can be used on objects intended to be exposed to harsh environments. | 08-26-2010 |
Doug L. Rollins, Nampa, ID US
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| 20100005287 | DATA SECURITY FOR DIGITAL DATA STORAGE - A computing system includes data encryption in the data path between a data source and data storage devices. The data storage devices may be local or they may be network resident. The data encryption may utilize a key which is derived at least in part from an identification code stored in a non-volatile memory. The key may also be derived at least in part from user input to the computer. In a LAN embodiment, public encryption keys may be automatically transferred to a network server for file encryption prior to file transfer to a client system. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20120233454 | DATA SECURITY FOR DIGITAL DATA STORAGE - A computing system includes data encryption in the data path between a data source and data storage devices. The data storage devices may be local or they may be network resident. The data encryption may utilize a key which is derived at least in part from an identification code stored in a non-volatile memory. The key may also be derived at least in part from user input to the computer. In a LAN embodiment, public encryption keys may be automatically transferred to a network server for file encryption prior to file transfer to a client system. | 09-13-2012 |
Emily N. Rollins, Seattle, WA US
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| 20110125089 | HEMOSTATIC MICROSPHERES - Provided herein are hemostatic compositions. In one embodiment, the hemostatic composition includes cross-linked polymer microspheres, such as cross-linked gelatin microspheres with pores. In another embodiment, the hemostatic composition comprises an additive such as a wetting agent, a suspending agent, or both. The hemostatic compositions may also include a hemostatic agent such as thrombin, and may include a high concentration of thrombin. The hemostatic compositions may also include plasma. Also provided herein are devices for dispersing said hemostatic compositions in a diluent, and delivering said dispersed hemostatic composition. The hemostatic compositions may also fabricated with a selected geometry as administration suggests. | 05-26-2011 |
George E. Rollins, Chelmsford, MA US
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| 20090084935 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AN AREA SCANNER - Apparatus and methods for operating an area scanner having a motorless scanning mechanism provide for enhanced operation of the area scanner. In an embodiment, an area scanner includes a micro-optical-electromechanical device to direct the scan of light from an optical source over a desired area. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090085560 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AN INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSOR - An inductive proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor includes a housing having at least a first pair of inductive coils disposed within the housing. One of the first pair of inductive coils is opposite in polarity from another one of the first pair of inductive coils. The sensor optionally includes a second set of inductive coils, having opposite polarity. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090087189 | NON-INTERFERING TRANSMITTED-BEAM PAIRS - Embodiments include apparatus, methods, and system including an apparatus comprising a photo receiver operable to detect a stream of light pulses transmitted from a photo transmitter paired with the photo receiver, wherein a frequency of the stream of light pulses has a harmonic relationship with a frequency of at least one other stream of light pulses transmitted by a photo transmitter not paired to the photo receiver, wherein the stream of light pulses from the transmitter paired with the photo receiver is detectable by the photo receiver even when the photo receiver is receiving one or more light pulses from the at least one other stream of light pulses. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090140727 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROXIMITY SENSING CIRCUITRY - An inductive proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor includes a source circuit with an inductive element configured to deliver energy to a resonator when a source current is changed. In various embodiments, the source current is provided a step current source. In various embodiment, the source current is provided by constant current source coupled to the inductive element by a switch. Apparatus and methods for operating the inductive proximity sensor are disclosed. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090140728 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROXIMITY SENSING CIRCUITRY - An inductive proximity sensor is disclosed. The proximity sensor includes a resonator with a bifurcated inductance coupled to a plurality of transimpedance amplifiers. A portion of the resonator is configured to generate eddy currents in a target containing metal. In various embodiments, the transimpedance amplifiers provide signals associated with eddy currents to a synchronous detector. Apparatus and methods for operating the inductive proximity sensor are disclosed. | 06-04-2009 |
Harry W. Rollins, Idaho Falls, ID US
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| 20110092356 | CATALYTIC STRUCTURES INCLUDING CATALYST MATERIALS IN POROUS ZEOLITE MATERIALS, AND METHODS OF FORMING SAME - Catalytic structures include a catalytic material disposed within a zeolite material. The catalytic material may be capable of catalyzing a formation of methanol from carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide, and the zeolite material may be capable of catalyzing a formation of hydrocarbon molecules from methanol. The catalytic material may include copper and zinc oxide. The zeolite material may include a first plurality of pores substantially defined by a crystal structure of the zeolite material and a second plurality of pores dispersed throughout the zeolite material. Systems for synthesizing hydrocarbon molecules also include catalytic structures. Methods for synthesizing hydrocarbon molecules include contacting hydrogen and at least one of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide with such catalytic structures. Catalytic structures are fabricated by forming a zeolite material at least partially around a template structure, removing the template structure, and introducing a catalytic material into the zeolite material. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110301286 | ADDITIVE, AN ADDITIVE RESIN REACTION PRODUCT, A METHOD OF TREATING A WOOD PRODUCT, AND A WOOD PRODUCT - An additive comprising a phosphazene compound that has at least two reactive functional groups and at least one capping functional group bonded to phosphorus atoms of the phosphazene compound. One of the at least two reactive functional groups is configured to react with cellulose and the other of the at least two reactive functional groups is configured to react with a resin, such as an amine resin or a polycarboxylic acid resin. The at least one capping functional group is selected from the group consisting of a short chain ether group, an alkoxy group, and an aryloxy group. Also disclosed are an additive-resin admixture, a method of treating a wood product, and a wood product. | 12-08-2011 |
Israel E. Rollins, Nashville, TN US
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| 20100235196 | Points-Based Reward Program for Improving Medication Adherence and Outcomes - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for examining an object, particularly in terms of the surface morphology thereof. Said apparatus comprises a transportable housing which can be placed, especially by hand, above the surface segment of the object that is to be examined, and at least three light sources, the optical beam axes of which extend at a slanted angle of incidence relative to the surface segment that is to be examined. The light sources are disposed inside the housing and can illuminate the surface segment that is to be examined through an illumination aperture in the housing. The apparatus further comprises at least one light sensor for detecting the light reflected on the surface segment that is to be examined and a control and evaluation unit which is connected to the light sources and the light sensor. The light sources are arranged such that the optical beam axes thereof extend on different, non-parallel reference planes. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20120245960 | Points-Based Reward Program For Improving Medication Adherence and Outcomes - The invention relates to a method for improving medication adherence and outcomes. The method includes registering a patient in a predetermined manner with a web site thereby creating an associated user profile, manually entering patient medication data and patient health data associated with the user profile, automatically acquiring from a third party and then storing patient medication data and patient health data associated with the user profile and assigning a points based reward based on a comparison of at least one of the manually entered data and the automatically acquired data to a predetermined set of reward criteria parameters. | 09-27-2012 |
Jackson Rollins, Provo, UT US
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| 20080259155 | Online Video Operator Management System - The present invention relates to systems and methods for communicating with various people from remote locations, and more particularly to assisting customers through online commercial transactions utilizing a mix of live and pre-recorded video presentations and interactions. Various embodiments of the invention comprise: a) a customer connected to a network by a customer interface; b) an operator connected to a network by an operator interface; c) at least one display window in the customer interface, wherein said display window displays an object selected from a list consisting of: a live video feed of operator and a pre-recorded video clip of an operator; d) at least one interaction between said customer and said operator, wherein the interaction may be selected from a list consisting of: live text chat, live video conference, pre-recorded video messages, third party intervention, and changing the appearance of the customer interface; e) a recording device for recording customer behaviors and customer interactions with operator; f) data storage for retention of said customer behaviors and said customer interactions with operator; and g) recall device for playing at least one prerecorded video clip selected by an operator for said customer, wherein said clip is selected from a list consisting of: a prerecorded video clip of an answer to a frequently asked question, a greeting previously recorded by the operator, an answer previously recorded by said operator and an answer previously recorded by a third party. | 10-23-2008 |
Jason Rollins, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20120072422 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CITATION PROCESSING, PRESENTATION AND TRANSPORT AND FOR VALIDATING REFERENCES - The present invention comprises a system and method for automatically processing one or more citations contained within a document while the document is presented by a document rendering application. The method of the present invention comprises scanning the document to identify an unformatted citation and parsing the unformatted citation to determine one or more citation terms. One or more citation libraries are queried to find citations comprising the one or more citation terms. A citation falling within the scope of the query is selected and inserted into the document. The present invention may further provide enhanced workflow solutions for authors and publishers in preparing documents in structured format for facilitating efficient and accurate validation of references cited or included in papers and other submissions for publication or for review. An author prepares a document containing a set of cited references using a formatting structure. A system includes a processor to process the document to extract embedded metadata associated with the set of cited references. The processor executes code associated with a reference validation software module and automatically recognizes the formatting structure and the embedded metadata. The processor automatically extracts the embedded metadata and compares the extracted metadata against an authority database to determine the validity of the set of cited references. | 03-22-2012 |
Jason E. Rollins, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20080320579 | Method and system for validating references - The present invention relates to enhanced workflow solutions for authors (e.g., researchers, scientists, and scholarly authors) and publishers (e.g., journals and professional and technical societies) in preparing documents in structured format for facilitating efficient and accurate validation of references cited or included in papers and other submissions for publication or for review. An author prepares a document containing a set of cited references using a formatting structure. A system includes a processor to process the document to extract embedded metadata associated with the set of cited references. The processor executes code associated with a reference validation software module and automatically recognizes the formatting structure and the embedded metadata. The processor automatically extracts the embedded metadata and compares the extracted metadata against an authority database to determine the validity of the set of cited references. | 12-25-2008 |
John G. Rollins, Taylors, SC US
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| 20100104844 | Flame Retardant Polyester Composite Film - A multi-layer composite film that has flame retardant properties. In one embodiment, the composite film includes a middle layer containing a fumable flame retardant. The middle layer is positioned between two outer film layers. The outer film layers also contain a flame retardant. The flame retardant contained in the outer layers, however, is different than the fumable flame retardant contained in the middle layer. The composite film can be used to produce numerous different articles, such as window treatments, labels, release liners, wrapping materials for the electronics industry, and the like. In one embodiment, a metallized layer may be adhered to one side of the composite film. | 04-29-2010 |
Kristan D. Rollins, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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| 20120004307 | ORAL TREATMENT OF DIGITAL ISCHEMIC LESIONS - Provided are methods of orally treating ischemic diseases and conditions, such as digital ulcers, associated with or caused by the ischemic diseases. | 01-05-2012 |
Laura Davenport Rollins, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20110015965 | Products having a scent name selected by consumers - A method of providing an Internet Web site to obtain consumer's feedback to scents is an effective way to making consumer products. | 01-20-2011 |
Matthew P. Rollins, Hanover Park, IL US
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| 20080213445 | Automated fryer filtration device and method - A commercial device and method for cooking food product in cooking oil includes a fry vat containing an amount of cooking oil used to cook discrete batches of uncooked food in discrete batches of a weight relative to the amount of cooking oil in the range of from about 0.0375 to about 0.1, with the total amount of food being cooked at any one time relative to the amount of oil in the fry vat being about 0.1 or less. Cooking the food results in an uptake of oil by the food in an amount of from about 5.5% to about 13% by weight of the uncooked food, and an oil turnover ratio of from about 0.0026 to about 0.007 per discrete batch. Replacement oil is periodically added, and a sufficient number of batches are cooked over 60 hours of operation to achieve at least one vat oil turnover. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080213446 | Automated fryer refilling device and method - A commercial device and method for cooking food product in cooking oil includes a fry vat containing an amount of cooking oil used to cook discrete batches of uncooked food in discrete batches of a weight relative to the amount of cooking oil in the range of from about 0.0375 to about 0.1, with the total amount of food being cooked at any one time relative to the amount of oil in the fry vat being about 0.1 or less. Cooking the food results in an uptake of oil by the food in an amount of from about 5.5% to about 13% by weight of the uncooked food, and an oil turnover ratio of from about 0.0026 to about 0.007 per discrete batch. Replacement oil is periodically added, and a sufficient number of batches are cooked over 60 hours of operation to achieve at least one vat oil turnover. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080213448 | Low oil volume frying device and method - A commercial device and method for cooking food product in cooking oil includes a fry vat containing an amount of cooking oil used to cook discrete batches of uncooked food in discrete batches of a weight relative to the amount of cooking oil in the range of from about 0.0375 to about 0.1, with the total amount of food being cooked at any one time relative to the amount of oil in the fry vat being about 0.1 or less. Cooking the food results in an uptake of oil by the food in an amount of from about 5.5% to about 13% by weight of the uncooked food, and an oil turnover ratio of from about 0.0026 to about 0.007 per discrete batch. Replacement oil is periodically added, and a sufficient number of batches are cooked over 60 hours of operation to achieve at least one vat oil turnover. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20110129578 | Automated fryer filtration device and method - A commercial device and method for cooking food product in cooking oil includes a fry vat containing an amount of cooking oil used to cook discrete batches of uncooked food in discrete batches of a weight relative to the amount of cooking oil in the range of from about 0.0375 to about 0.1, with the total amount of food being cooked at any one time relative to the amount of oil in the fry vat being about 0.1 or less. Cooking the food results in an uptake of oil by the food in an amount of from about 5.5% to about 13% by weight of the uncooked food, and an oil turnover ratio of from about 0.0026 to about 0.007 per discrete batch. Replacement oil is periodically added, and a sufficient number of batches are cooked over 60 hours of operation to achieve at least one vat oil turnover. | 06-02-2011 |
Michael S. Rollins, Durham, NC US
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| 20080250486 | DESIGN STRUCTURE FOR LOCAL BLADE SERVER SECURITY - A design structure embodied in a machine readable storage medium for designing, manufacturing, and/or testing a design for a local blade server security is provided. The design structure includes a system capable of extracting authentication information for a local user from a USB keydrive inserted in the chassis of the blade server; comparing the extracted authentication information with predetermined authentication credentials; and granting access to one or more resources on the blade server if the extracted authentication information matches the predetermined authentication credentials; and denying access to one or more resources on the blade server if the extracted authentication information does not match the predetermined authentication credentials. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080252490 | Merging A Codec With A Digital Media File and Playing A Digital Media File On A Playback Device - Merging a codec with a digital media file, including receiving, by a digital media provider from a playback device through a data communications network, a request for the digital media file, the digital media file comprising digital media content encoded by a codec, identifying, by the digital media provider, the codec by which the digital media content was encoded, inserting, by the digital media provider, the codec into the digital media file, distributing the digital media file with the inserted codec to the playback device through the data communications network. Playing a digital media file on a playback device, including receiving the digital media file in the playback device, extracting the codec from within the digital media file, installing, by the playback device, the codec for operation on the playback device, and decoding, by the playback device through the codec, the digital media content for playback on the playback device. | 10-16-2008 |
Nathan Rollins, Boylston, MA US
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| 20080228147 | Injector for use with pre-filled syringes and method of assembly - An injection device for use with a pre-filled syringe. The device features a track and track follower engagement which facilitates locking a protective needle guard over the tip of the needle at the conclusion of the injection. The device further includes a tamper evidence overcap which, once removed from the device cannot be readily reinstalled. The injection device features a tubular handle which is grasped by the hand and moved towards the injection site to administer the injection. The device is suitable for self-administration of injections. Use of the device is not technique dependent. Its design, including tubular handle which is grasped in one hand, is easy to use even by the elderly and persons with limited dexterity. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20110048098 | ROCKER SWITCH - Disclosed herein is a hydraulic tool user interface. The hydraulic tool user interface includes a rocker section, a drain trigger section, and an activation trigger section. The rocker section includes a first end, a second end, and a first contact portion. The first contact portion is between the first end and the second end. The first contact portion is configured to contact a drain pin. The drain trigger section is at the first end. The activation trigger section is between the first end and the second end. The activation trigger section is configured to contact the second end. The activation trigger section is configured to contact an electrical switch. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110163118 | Metered Dispenser - A dispensing apparatus includes a container having an opening, and a doser coupled with the container about the container opening. The doser includes a housing forming a chamber with an interior wall, an inlet, and an outlet. The inlet is diametrically offset from the outlet, and substantially aligned with the opening of the container. The doser also includes a covering member to alternatively cover and open the inlet and the outlet. The covering member is movable about a range of positions to substantially completely cover at least one of the inlet and outlet at all positions in the range. The covering member covers no more than a portion of the chamber interior wall when the covering member completely opens the outlet. | 07-07-2011 |
Offord L. Rollins, North Las Vegas, NV US
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| 20080230072 | Naso-gastric mask and method - A mask for delivery of gas, such as oxygen, to a patient and useable in a naso-gastric intubation procedure without disruption of the seal between the mask and the face of the patient. The body of the mask includes an opening through which the naso-gastric tube may be inserted. The opening comprises a vertical lining and first and second coupling members on either side thereof and above a peripheral edge of the mask, which may be closed below the tube to provide an enhanced seal for the mask. The coupling members may comprise hook and loop members, a snap, a button, or interlocking members. | 09-25-2008 |
Patrick Rollins, Canandaigua, NY US
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| 20100045228 | Integrated Fan Drive System For Cooling Tower - An integrated fan drive system for a cooling tower comprising a high-torque, low speed permanent magnet motor having a rotatable shaft, a fan comprising a hub that is directly connected to the rotatable shaft and a plurality of fan blades that are attached to the hub, and a variable frequency drive device in electrical signal communication with the permanent magnet motor to control the rotational speed of the permanent magnet motor. The high-torque, permanent magnet motor comprises no more than two bearings in operative association with the shaft. The variable frequency drive device has a variable frequency controller that has an input for receiving AC power and an output for providing electrical signals that control the operational speed of high-torque, permanent magnet motor. The variable frequency drive device also includes a user interface in electronic data signal communication with the variable frequency controller to allow a user to input motor speed control data. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100193163 | Integrated Fan Drive System For Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger (ACHE) - An integrated fan drive system for air-cooled heat exchangers. The integrated fan drive system has a high-torque, low speed permanent magnet motor having a rotatable shaft, a fan that is directly connected to the rotatable shaft, and a variable frequency drive device in electrical signal communication with the permanent magnet motor to control the rotational speed of the permanent magnet motor. The high-torque, permanent magnet motor comprises no more than two bearings in operative association with the shaft. The variable frequency drive device has a variable frequency controller that has an input for receiving AC power and an output for providing electrical signals that control the operational speed of high-torque, permanent magnet motor. The variable frequency drive device also includes a user interface in electronic data signal communication with the variable frequency controller to allow a user to input motor speed control data. Other embodiments of the invention are described herein. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20120222832 | Integrated Fan Drive System For Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers (ACHE) - An air-cooled heat exchanger (ACHE) for cooling process fluids used in an industrial process. In one embodiment, the ACHE is configured as a forced-draft ACHE. A support structure supports the forced draft ACHE above grade. A tube bundle is supported by the structure and is configured to receive process fluids used in an industrial process. A plenum is connected to the support structure, positioned beneath the tube bundle and configured to direct air-flow through the tube bundle. A fan is supported by the support structure and positioned beneath the plenum. Rotation of the fan produces an air-flow that is directed through the tube bundle by the plenum. A fan drive system is supported by the support structure, positioned beneath the fan and comprises a permanent magnet motor comprising a motor casing, a stator and a rotatable shaft, the rotatable shaft being connected to the fan. | 09-06-2012 |
Ray Rollins, Verona, WI US
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| 20100144502 | PUSH-UP / CHIN-UP EXERCISE ASSEMBLY - An exercise assembly includes an exercise handle with a grip base suitable for resting on a floor, and a grip elevated above the grip base. A user can situate the grip bases of a pair of the exercise handles on the floor, grasp their grips, and then perform push-ups. The grip bases can also be mounted to the top of a door or to other overhead structure, and the user can then grasp their grips to perform chin-ups. Preferably, this is done by providing a cradle which mounts to the door or other overhead structure, wherein the exercise handles may be firmly (but removably) nested into the cradles to mount them to the structure. The exercise handles may also bear passages or attachments for receiving elastic (or inelastic) cables for use in performing further exercises. | 06-10-2010 |
Richard Rollins, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20090140848 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A PROPERTY SENTINEL - Systems and methods for monitoring vacant structures according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an environmental sensor system coupled to a repositionable housing. The environmental sensor system may detect an environmental condition by at least a first sensor, generate a first signal by the at least first sensor corresponding to the environmental condition, and transmit the first signal to a processor. The processor may be configured to process the first signal to at least one of identify a status of the environmental condition, identify an anomaly of the environmental condition, and store information about the environmental condition. The environmental sensor system may generate a second signal corresponding to the processed first signal, which may be transmitted to a database. | 06-04-2009 |
Richard B. Rollins, Riverton, UT US
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| 20100293610 | ENFORCING SECURE INTERNET CONNECTIONS FOR A MOBILE ENDPOINT COMPUTING DEVICE - Methods and apparatus enforce a secure internet connection from a mobiles endpoint computing device. A security policy for the endpoint is defined based on its location. From that location, an internet connection is established and detected. This event triggers the launching of a full VPN tunnel connection including an NDIS firewall forcing packet traffic through a port of the endpoint computing device assigned by the security policy and/or MAC/IP addresses of a VPN concentrator. Thereafter, the packet traffic is monitored for compliance with the security policy. This includes determining whether packet traffic over the assigned port is observed within a given time or packet traffic is attempted over other ports. Monitoring occurs whether or not the protocol of the VPN tunnel connection is known. Other features contemplate quarantining for improper operation of the VPN tunnel, undertaking remediation, and computer program products, to name a few. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110078797 | Endpoint security threat mitigation with virtual machine imaging - Methods and apparatus involve the mitigation of security threats at a computing endpoint, such as a server, including dynamic virtual machine imaging. During use, a threat assessment is undertaken to determine whether a server is compromised by a security threat. If so, a countermeasure to counteract the security threat is developed and installed on a virtual representation of the server. In this manner, the compromised server can be replaced with its virtual representation, but while always maintaining the availability of the endpoint in the computing environment. Other features contemplate configuration of the virtual representation from a cloned image of the compromised server at least as of a time just before the compromise and configuration on separate or same hardware platforms. Testing of the countermeasure to determine success is another feature as is monitoring data flows to identifying compromises, including types or severity. Computer program products and systems are also taught. | 03-31-2011 |
Scott Rollins, Canton, MI US
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| 20100089372 | SLEEVE HYDROCARBON TRAP - A sleeve hydrocarbon trap is provided. In some examples, the sleeve hydrocarbon trap includes a hydrocarbon adsorbing sleeve, the sleeve adapted to be positioned in a sensor bore and the sleeve including one or more hydrocarbon adsorbing layers, and a cage adapted to retain the hydrocarbon adsorbing sleeve in the sensor bore. | 04-15-2010 |
Scott Rollins, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20090285812 | ANTI-PSGL-1 ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF IDENTIFICATION AND USE - The present invention is directed to antibodies and binding fragments thereof, which bind with high affinity and specificity to human P-selectin glycoprotein ligand 1 (PSGL-1) and which block both selectin and chemokine binding to PSGL-1 expressed on leukocytes, lymphocytes and endothelial cells and thus which inhibit migration and/or rolling of these cells and to methods for screening for such antibodies and binding fragments thereof and to methods of therapeutic use thereof. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20110081666 | ANTI-PSGL-1 INHIBITORS AND SCREENING METHODS - The present invention is directed to antibodies and binding fragments thereof, which bind with high affinity and specificity to human P-selectin glycoprotein ligand 1 (PSGL-1) and which block both selectin and chemokine binding to PSGL-1 expressed on leukocytes, lymphocytes and endothelial cells and thus which inhibit migration and/or rolling of these cells and to methods for screening for inhibitory compounds including such antibodies and binding fragments thereof and to methods of therapeutic use thereof. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110212096 | ANTI-P-SELECTIN ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE AND IDENTIFICATION - Antibodies are disclosed which bind specifically to P-selectin and which block the binding of PSGL-1 to P-selectin. These anti-P-selectin antibodies may also cause dissociation of preformed P-selectin/PSGL-1 complexes. The disclosure identifies a heretofore unrecognized, near N-terminal, antibody binding domain (a conformational epitope) of P-selectin to which the function-blocking antibodies (which may be chimeric, human or humanized antibodies for example) bind. Antibodies are disclosed which bind to the conformational epitope of P-selectin and which have a dual function in blocking binding of PSGL-1 to P-selectin, and in causing dissociation of preformed P-selectin/PSGL-1 complexes. Such single and dual function anti-P-selectin antibodies and binding fragments thereof may be used in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory and thrombotic disorders and conditions. Screening methods for identifying such antibodies are also disclosed. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110287017 | ANTI-P-SELECTIN ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE AND IDENTIFICATION - Antibodies are disclosed which bind specifically to P-selectin and which block the binding of PSGL-1 to P-selectin. These anti-P-selectin antibodies may also cause dissociation of preformed P-selectin/PSGL-1 complexes. The disclosure identifies a heretofore unrecognized, near N-terminal, antibody binding domain (a conformational epitope) of P-selectin to which the function-blocking antibodies (which may be chimeric, human or humanized antibodies for example) bind. Antibodies are disclosed which bind to the conformational epitope of P-selectin and which have a dual function in blocking binding of PSGL-1 to P-selectin, and in causing dissociation of preformed P-selectin/PSGL-1 complexes. Such single and dual function anti-P-selectin antibodies and binding fragments thereof may be used in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory and thrombotic disorders and conditions. Screening methods for identifying such antibodies are also disclosed. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110293617 | ANTI-P-SELECTIN ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE AND IDENTIFICATION - Antibodies are disclosed which bind specifically to P-selectin and which block the binding of PSGL-1 to P-selectin. These anti-P-selectin antibodies may also cause dissociation of preformed P-selectin/PSGL-1 complexes. The disclosure identifies a heretofore unrecognized, near N-terminal, antibody binding domain (a conformational epitope) of P-selectin to which the function-blocking antibodies (which may be chimeric, human or humanized antibodies for example) bind. Antibodies are disclosed which bind to the conformational epitope of P-selectin and which have a dual function in blocking binding of PSGL-1 to P-selectin, and in causing dissociation of preformed P-selectin/PSGL-1 complexes. Such single and dual function anti-P-selectin antibodies and binding fragments thereof may be used in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory and thrombotic disorders and conditions. Screening methods for identifying such antibodies are also disclosed. | 12-01-2011 |
Scott M. Rollins, Canton, MI US
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| 20120246882 | Hose Clamp with Wrap-Around Hose Clamp Positioner - A hose clamp for forming an air tight seal between a hose and a connector projecting from a housing of an air cooler of a vehicle. The hose clamp including a band which encircles the hose at a location where the hose and the connector overlap and has an adjustable diameter. The hose clamp positioned by a wrap-around hose clamp positioner. The wrap-around hose clamp positioner including flat portions, which contact the outer surface of the hose, and a raised portion where the band passes through a space of the raised portion. The wrap-around hose clamp positioner further including a wrap-around portion and a crimp tab, the wrap-around portion extending over a lip edge of the hose such that the crimp tab pierces through at least the inner surface of the hose. | 10-04-2012 |
Thomas H. Rollins, Ashburn, VA US
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| 20110250883 | Monitoring of Network Call Activity in a Satellite-Based Communication System - A network monitoring system includes data source routers, data servers, and user interface modules for depicting visual data presentations that show call activity within a satellite-based communication network. The data source routers capture signaling data from a terrestrial portion of the network and supply the signaling data to the data servers. The user interface modules request selected data from the data servers based on selected display filtering settings and generate the visual data presentations, including a geo view, a satellite activity grid, and a message view. The geo view shows a time progression of live or recorded call activity data on a map. The satellite activity grid organizes a time-progression of live or recorded call activity on a two-dimensional grid representing each satellite spot beam in the system. The message view shows a detailed listing of individual messages that have occurred within selected call flows in the network. | 10-13-2011 |