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Russell K. Brovald, Santa Clara, CA US
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20090141448 | LOW-COST, SELF-ALIGNING, BLIND MATING, TOOL-LESS FAN MODULE - A fan module, including a housing for receiving a fan, a connector configured to mate with a connector housing, and a vibration pad configured to isolate vibrations of the fan from transferring through the fan module, wherein the fan module is configured to receive an alignment attachment standoff. | 06-04-2009 |
Russell K. Fleetwood, Katy, TX US
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20150267499 | Modular Annular Debris Barrier with Rotationally Locked Segments - An annularly shaped modular debris barrier can be mounted to an internal or an external member that are spaced apart to define an annular gap that could collect debris. The modules rotationally lock. Modules have circumferential segments that can be initially spaced apart to promote flexing that can occur when there is relative axial movement between the structures that define the annular gap. The gaps between segments are circumferentially offset as between adjacent segments to create a labyrinth through which the fluid can move in opposed direction while at the same time causing the debris to be retained. The segments stay in a flexed condition to exert a contract stress on the free ends thereof that touch the adjacent structure. | 09-24-2015 |
Russell K. Jones, Manhattan Beach, CA US
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20080282828 | POINTING A PLURALITY OF ELEMENTS IN THE SAME DIRECTION - Mechanical systems and methods are disclosed for pointing a plurality of elements in an array in any direction within a near-hemispherical field of view without pointing the entire array as a single unit. A fixed frame and an adjuster frame disposed substantially parallel to and offset from each other are each coupled by universal joints to carriers for a plurality of elements. One or more drive mechanisms are used to move the adjuster frame relative to the fixed frame to produce coordinated pointing of the pointing axes of the plurality of elements. The systems and methods can be used in a variety of applications including pointing of solar concentrator receivers or antennas. | 11-20-2008 |
20080308142 | SOLAR COLLECTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY - In one embodiment, a method of assembling optical elements is provided. At least a portion of each optical element is disposed against at least a portion of a high precision surface. A structural frame is disposed adjacent the optical elements. At least two portions of the structural frame are aligned relative to each other and to the high precision surface with high precision. Adhesive is applied to adhere the structural frame to the optical elements. The adhesive is cured. In other embodiments, optical element assemblies are provided. | 12-18-2008 |
20090242420 | SOLAR-THERMAL FLUID HEATING FOR AEROSPACE PLATFORMS - An aerospace platform includes a structure having a cavity and a light-transmissive portion that exposes the cavity to sunlight. The aerospace platform further includes a fluid heating system. The fluid heating system includes a fluid-carrying, thermally absorptive structure within the cavity, and a solar collector for collecting light transmitted through the light-transmissive portion and focusing the collected light onto the absorptive structure. The thermally absorptive structure has a high surface absorptivity that retains thermal energy when exposed to solar irradiance and heats fluid contained therein. | 10-01-2009 |
20090260619 | AUTONOMOUS HELIOSTAT FOR SOLAR POWER PLANT - Heliostat operation under significantly reduced infrastructure requirements is disclosed. As part of a larger solar power generation system, a heliostat may function autonomously to track the sun and maintain constant reflection of solar radiation to a collection device for conversion to electrical power. The heliostat employs a local independent solar power supply to provide power to the positioning mechanism and controller for the heliostat. The controller receives sun position information from a sensor and/or a predetermined schedule. In addition, the controller for the heliostat may incorporate a wireless communications device for remote monitoring and directing operations of the heliostat. | 10-22-2009 |
20120313661 | SOLAR CELL TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A solar cell testing apparatus may include an illuminator for directing light energy on a solar cell under test. The solar cell testing apparatus may also include a device for selectively positioning different filters of a multiplicity of filters in an optical path between the illuminator and the solar cell under test to at least one of measure performance and detect any defects in the solar cell. The multiplicity of filters may include a first set of filters and a second set of filters. Each filter of the first set of filters is adapted for passing a predetermined percentage of intensity of the light energy from the illuminator onto the solar cell under test. The second set of filters being adapted for testing the solar cell under different spectrums of light. | 12-13-2012 |
Russell K. Layton, Jr., Acton, MA US
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20100198214 | CERVICAL OPENING SEALING DEVICES - A device for sealing a cervical opening includes a support structure, and a seal coupled to the support structure, the seal having a surface for abutting against tissue next to the cervical opening, wherein the seal is tiltable relative to the support structure. A device for sealing a cervical opening includes a support structure, and a member coupled to the support structure, wherein the member is inflatable to create a seal for abutting against cervical tissue. A device for sealing a cervical opening includes a seal having a surface for contacting tissue next to the cervical opening, an opening formed on the surface of the seal, and a vacuum port, wherein the opening is in fluid communication with the vacuum port. | 08-05-2010 |
20100211020 | LUER-TYPE NEEDLE-FREE VALVE FITTING WITH BYPASS - Embodiments of luer-type needle-free valve devices are disclosed. One of the novel aspects of the invention is its ability to transform from an open state to a closed state. The open position eliminates the potential for a differential pressure to exist between the volume connected to the inlet and outlet of the valve fitting. The closed position enables the device to maintain a differential pressure between the volume connected to the inlet and outlet of the valve fitting. The invention is useful in manufacturing sterile medical devices by allowing all surfaces to communicate with the sterilizing agent when the valve is in an open configuration when it is in a closed position. | 08-19-2010 |
Russell K. Pachynski, San Francisco, CA US
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20160032398 | METHODS FOR TREATING CANCER - The disclosure features a method of treating cancer by lowering a patient's two gene score (TGS), particularly by increasing the number of tumor-infiltrating leukocytes. In addition, a TGS animal model and uses thereof are provided. | 02-04-2016 |
Russell K. Pirlo, Washington, DC US
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20110269207 | CELL AND BIOFACTOR PRINTABLE BIOPAPERS - Disclosed herein is a structure having: a porous polymeric film permeated by a first extracellular matrix material; and a topcoat layer comprising a second extracellular matrix gel disposed on the film. Also disclosed herein is a method of: providing a porous polymeric film; permeating the film with a first extracellular matrix material; and applying a topcoat layer of a second extracellular matrix material to the film. Also disclosed herein is a method of: laser-machining holes through a film comprising collagen to form a web-like structure. | 11-03-2011 |
Russell K. Smith, Dublin, OH US
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20160032196 | Vapor Phase Catalytic Reactor for Upgarde of Fuels Produced by Fast Pyrolysis of Biomass - Vapor phase catalytic reactors and methods for using the same for upgrade of fuels produced by fast pyrolysis of biomass are disclosed. | 02-04-2016 |