Ryan, IL
Bill Ryan, Libertyville, IL US
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20140085492 | PREVENTING MOTION ARTIFACTS BY INTELLIGENTLY DISABLING VIDEO STABILIZATION - Digital video stabilization is selectively turned off in circumstances where it could actually decrease the quality of a captured video. A video camera includes a device for directly detecting physical motion of the camera. Motion data from the motion detector are analyzed to see if video stabilization is appropriate. If the motion data indicate that the video camera is stable, for example, then video stabilization is not applied to the video, thus preventing the possibility of introducing “motion artifacts” into the captured video. In another example, motion as detected by the motion detector can be compared with motion as detected by the video-stabilization engine. If the two motions disagree significantly, then the video-stabilization engine is probably responding more to motion in the captured video rather than to motion of the camera itself, and video stabilization should probably not be applied to the video. | 03-27-2014 |
20140085493 | PREVENTING MOTION ARTIFACTS BY INTELLIGENTLY DISABLING VIDEO STABILIZATION - Digital video stabilization is selectively turned off in circumstances where it could actually decrease the quality of a captured video. A video camera includes a device for directly detecting physical motion of the camera. Motion data from the motion detector are analyzed to see if video stabilization is appropriate. If the motion data indicate that the video camera is stable, for example, then video stabilization is not applied to the video, thus preventing the possibility of introducing “motion artifacts” into the captured video. In another example, motion as detected by the motion detector can be compared with motion as detected by the video-stabilization engine. If the two motions disagree significantly, then the video-stabilization engine is probably responding more to motion in the captured video rather than to motion of the camera itself, and video stabilization should probably not be applied to the video. | 03-27-2014 |
20150341546 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
20150341547 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
20150341548 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
20150341549 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
20150341561 | ENHANCED IMAGE CAPTURE - Disclosed are techniques that provide a “best” picture taken within a few seconds of the moment when a capture command is received (e.g., when the “shutter” button is pressed). In some situations, several still images are automatically (that is, without the user's input) captured. These images are compared to find a “best” image that is presented to the photographer for consideration. Video is also captured automatically and analyzed to see if there is an action scene or other motion content around the time of the capture command. If the analysis reveals anything interesting, then the video clip is presented to the photographer. The video clip may be cropped to match the still-capture scene and to remove transitory parts. Higher-precision horizon detection may be provided based on motion analysis and on pixel-data analysis. | 11-26-2015 |
Brad Ryan, Chicago, IL US
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20150012283 | Market Measures and Outcomes for App Prescribing - The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for receiving and aggregating anonymized data reports about when prescribers provide wireless device applications to patients. The disclosure discusses ways of analyzing the data reports in combination with other electronic medical information to generate useful conclusions about scenarios in the health care process. | 01-08-2015 |
Bradley Thomas Ryan, Machesney Park, IL US
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20120328426 | AIR TURBINE STARTER TURBINE NOZZLE AIRFOIL - A vane profile section for an air turbine starter includes an airfoil which defines an airfoil profile section through a leading edge and a trailing edge, the airfoil profile section defined by a set of X-coordinates and Z-coordinates. | 12-27-2012 |
20130022454 | AIR TURBINE STARTER - A blade profile section for an air turbine starter includes an airfoil which defines an airfoil profile section through a leading edge and a trailing edge. The airfoil profile section is defined by a set of X-coordinates and Z-coordinates defined in any of Table I, Table II, Table III or Table IV scaled by a desired factor. The X-coordinate is the tangential direction, and the Z-coordinate is a radial direction between an airfoil root and an airfoil tip. | 01-24-2013 |
20140130356 | Air Turbine Starter Matched Set Gear Cage Alignment Feature - A gear cage assembly configured to support a plurality of planet gear in an air turbine starter is provided including a main plate and a back plate. The main plate includes a plurality of legs that extend from a first surface. A pin protrudes from a one of the plurality of legs. A plurality of shallow openings formed in the first surface extends over only a portion of a depth of the main plate. The back plate includes a plurality of bearing holes substantially identical to the plurality of shallow openings. A biasing mechanism and at least one alignment feature protrude from the back plate. The at least one alignment feature and the biasing mechanism are configured to contact at least one of the plurality of legs. A bushing mounted within the back plate is configured to receive the pin. | 05-15-2014 |
Christine A. Ryan, Chicago, IL US
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20080258437 | Removable Cargo Liners for a Stroller and Methods of Using the Same - Removable cargo liners for a stroller and methods of using the same are disclosed. An example cargo liner includes a plurality of side walls and a floor coupled to the side walls to define a cargo area that is at least partially open at the top. The side walls and floor are sized to nest at least partially within the cargo basket of a stroller. The cargo liner is releasably secured to the cargo basket such that the cargo liner is removable from the cargo basket without removing the cargo basket from the stroller. | 10-23-2008 |
20090039620 | "Stroller Trays and Methods of Mounting the Same on Strollers" - Stroller trays and methods of mounting the same on strollers are disclosed. An example stroller tray mates with a tray mount mounted to the stroller frame proximate a seat. The example tray includes a tray portion and an arm. The tray portion is cantilevered on the arm to extend in front of or over a portion of the seat. When mounted to the stroller, the stroller tray does not extend completely from one side of the stroller frame to the other to facilitate egress to the stroller seat. | 02-12-2009 |
Christopher W. Ryan, Bartlett, IL US
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20130252769 | RACQUET IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A racquet identification system for use with at least first and second racquets supported by a multi-racquet support structure. Each of the first and second racquets includes a head portion. The system includes first and second head cards coupled to the head portion of the first and second racquets, respectively. The first and second head cards include first and second bodies and first and second projections extending from the first and second bodies, respectively. The shape of the first body is similar to the shape of the second body. The first body and the first projection define a first orientation. The second body and the second projection define a second orientation. The first and second orientations are different. The first and second racquets have at least one characteristic that varies between the first and second racquets, and the first and second projections are configured to highlight the characteristic. | 09-26-2013 |
Daniel Ryan, Sycamore, IL US
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20140236780 | METHOD OF MANAGING PRODUCTS - A method of managing products includes providing a plurality of products in a first arrangement in an environment. Each product includes a respective code indicative of a date. Each code has a first appearance under ambient lighting conditions in the environment and a second appearance when exposed to a predetermined radiation source. The second appearance is more visible to an observer in the environment than the first appearance. The predetermined radiation source is applied to the code to reveal the second appearance of the code. Each of the plurality products is viewed to determine if the respective code meets predetermined criteria. The products are moved into a second arrangement in the environment based on whether the respective code meets the predetermined criteria. | 08-21-2014 |
Daniel J. Ryan, Sycamore, IL US
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20140202998 | Laser Device and Method for Marking an Object - Laser device comprising at least two gas laser units ( | 07-24-2014 |
20140204713 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF A POSITION OF AN OBJECT BY MEANS OF ULTRASONIC WAVES - The invention refers to a device for determination of a position of an object by means ultrasonic waves, comprising at least one ultrasonic sensor for receiving ultrasonic signals from the object and computing means for computing the position of the object based on the received ultrasonic signals. At least one laser unit for generating a pulsed laser beam is provided, wherein said pulsed laser beam being directed to the object and adapted to cause at a surface of the object vibrations, by which the object is excited to generate ultrasonic signals. The invention also relates to a method for determination of a position of an object by means of ultrasonic waves, wherein by at least one ultrasonic sensor ultrasonic signals are received from the object, and based on the received ultrasonic signals, the position of the object is computed. A pulsed laser beam is generated by at least one laser unit, said laser beam is directed to the object and by means of the pulsed laser beam vibrations are caused at a surface of the object, wherein the object is excited to generate the ultrasonic signals. | 07-24-2014 |
20140209580 | Marking Apparatus with at Least One Gas Laser and Heat Dissipator - The invention relates to a marking apparatus for marking an object with laser light, which apparatus comprises at least one gas laser for emitting at least one laser beam for marking the object. The at least one gas laser comprises a plurality of resonator tubes ( | 07-31-2014 |
20140217072 | Marking Apparatus with a Plurality of Lasers and a Combining Deflection Device - The invention relates to a marking apparatus ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140217073 | Marking Apparatus with a Plurality of Lasers and Individually Adjustable Sets of Deflection Means - The invention relates to a marking apparatus for marking an object with laser light, comprising a plurality of lasers and a control unit for individually activating each of the lasers to emit a laser beam ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140233597 | Laser Device - The invention relates to a laser device comprising at least three linear laser gain volumes ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140247316 | Marking Apparatus - The invention relates to a marking apparatus ( | 09-04-2014 |
20140247845 | Laser Device and Method for Generating Laser Light - The invention refers to a laser device comprising a plurality of linear resonator tubes ( | 09-04-2014 |
20140253661 | MARKING DEVICE FOR MARKING AN OBJECT WITH MARKING LIGHT - The invention relates to a marking device for marking an object ( | 09-11-2014 |
Daniel Joseph Ryan, Sycamore, IL US
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20130271522 | MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MARKING ELEMENTS OF A MARKING HEAD - The invention relates to a monitoring device for monitoring marking elements of a marking head. The inventive device is characterized in that it comprises a detector for recording detected information on the marking elements, and a control and evaluation unit that is adapted to determine whether the marking elements carry out marking operations based on the detected information. The invention further relates to a method for monitoring marking elements of a marking head. | 10-17-2013 |
20130278950 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN APPARATUS FOR PRINTING AND/OR SCANNING AN OBJECT - The invention relates to a method for controlling an apparatus, in particular a marking apparatus and/or a scanning apparatus, for printing a digital image on an object and/or scanning an object to create a digital image of the object, wherein the digital image comprises pixels arranged in image columns and image rows, wherein the apparatus comprises an operating head having a plurality of operating devices, in particular marking devices and/or sensing devices, wherein the object is moved relative to the operating head in an advance direction, in which the pixel values are transferred between the operating devices and an image storage comprising storing elements arranged in storage columns and storage rows for storing pixel values, particularly in which the operating devices are time dependently supplied with pixel values of the digital image from the image storage, and/or pixel values sensed by the operating devices are transferred to the image that the operating devices are arranged in an array of array rows and array columns, such that a rectangular pattern of the operating devices is formed, storage to form the digital image. The inventive method is characterized in the array of operating devices is tilted by a tilting angle with regard to the advance direction, and the operating devices are controlled according to a mapping algorithm that defines between which operating device and which storing element of the image storage a pixel value is transferred based on the tilting angle. The invention further relates to an apparatus for printing and/or scanning, to a computer program, and a computer program product. | 10-24-2013 |
20130278973 | MARKING AND/OR SCANNING HEAD, APPARATUS, AND METHOD - The invention relates to a marking and/or scanning head comprising a plurality of receiving spaces in which individual marking and/or sensing devices can be arranged for marking and/or scanning an object, wherein the receiving spaces are arranged in at least two sub-arrays, wherein at least one sub-array is movable and/or rotatable with regard to at least one other sub-array. The invention further relates to a marking and/or scanning apparatus and a method for operating a marking and/or scanning head or apparatus. | 10-24-2013 |
20130286147 | METHOD FOR APPLYING A MARKING ON AN OBJECT AND MARKING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a method for applying a marking on an object, wherein the object is moved in an advance direction relative to a marking head comprising a plurality of marking devices and the marking is applied on the object by means of the plurality of marking devices during the relative movement between the object and the marking head. For applying the marking on a predetermined marking area relative to a transverse direction, which extends transversely to the advance direction, a position of the object in the transverse direction is determined and based on the determined position of the object in the transverse direction a first number of marking devices is deactivated and a second number of marking devices is activated, wherein the marking is applied on the object by the second number of marking devices. The invention also relates to a marking apparatus for applying a marking on an object. | 10-31-2013 |
20130286148 | DEVICE FOR MARKING AND/OR SCANNING AN OBJECT - The invention relates to a device for marking and/or scanning an object comprising a head, in particular a marking head or a scanning head, having a plurality of regular operating elements for marking and/or scanning the object, and comprising a driving mechanism for providing a relative movement of the object relative to the head in an advance direction during a working operation, at least a part of the regular operating elements being arranged in a rectangular pattern of rows and columns. The inventive device is characterized in that at least one spare operating element is provided, which is idle in case that all regular operating elements are functioning, the at least one spare operating element is movable relative to the regular operating elements, in case that one of the regular operating elements is defective, the at least one spare operating element is movable into a position in which the defective operating element is replaced by the spare operating element and the at least one spare operating element is settable to an active state. The invention further relates to a method for marking and/or scanning an object. | 10-31-2013 |
20130286149 | MARKING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a marking apparatus ( | 10-31-2013 |
20130293658 | MARKING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MARKING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a marking apparatus for marking an object comprising a marking head having a plurality of receiving spaces for individual marking devices, wherein the receiving spaces are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, such that a two-dimensional array of receiving spaces is formed, and a driving mechanism for providing a relative movement of the object relative to the marking head in an advance direction during a marking operation. The marking head is rotatable about an axis extending transversely to the advance direction, at least one detector device is arranged downstream of the receiving spaces in the advance direction, and a control marking, which has been applied by at least one marking device arranged in one of the receiving spaces during the movement of the object relative to the marking head, is detectable by the at least one detector device at different angles of rotation of the marking head. The invention further relates to a method for operating a marking apparatus. | 11-07-2013 |
20130300816 | MARKING APPARATUS AND MARKING METHOD - The invention relates to a making apparatus for making an object comprising—a marking head ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130305848 | SENSOR APPARATUS - The invention relates to a sensor apparatus for detecting an object comprising a sensor head having a plurality of receiving spaces for individual sensor devices and a driving mechanism for providing a relative movement of the object relative to the sensor head in an advance direction during a detecting operation. The receiving spaces are arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, such that an array of receiving spaces with a rectangular pattern of the receiving spaces is formed, and the array of receiving spaces is tilted with regard to the advance direction such that the rows extend in a transverse direction relative to the advance direction and the receiving spaces of a successive row of the rectangular pattern are offset with regard to the receiving spaces of a preceding row of the rectangular pattern in a direction perpendicular to the advance direction. | 11-21-2013 |
20130342823 | MARKING OR SCANNING APPARATUS WITH A MEASURING DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE SPEED OF AN OBJECT AND A METHOD OF MEASURING THE SPEED OF AN OBJECT WITH SUCH A MARKING OR SCANNING APPARATUS - Apparatus for marking and/or scanning (m/s) an object comprising a m/s head ( | 12-26-2013 |
David G. Ryan, Chicago, IL US
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20110105585 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA UTILIZING miRNA-205 AND INHIBITORS THEREOF - Disclosed are diagnostic and therapeutic methods related to squamous cell carcinoma. In particular, the diagnostic methods relate to detecting miRNA-205, thereby diagnosing an aggressive form of squamous cell carcinoma. The therapeutic methods relate to inhibiting the function of miRNA-205, thereby treating an aggressive form of squamous cell carcinoma. | 05-05-2011 |
20120059048 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA UTILIZING miRNA-205 AND INHIBITORS THEREOF - Disclosed are diagnostic and therapeutic methods related to squamous cell carcinoma. In particular, the diagnostic methods relate to detecting miRNA-205, thereby diagnosing an aggressive form of squamous cell carcinoma. The therapeutic methods relate to inhibiting the function of miRNA-205, thereby treating an aggressive form of squamous cell carcinoma. | 03-08-2012 |
Eric Ryan, Crest Hill, IL US
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20090138133 | POWER MANAGEMENT IN WAGERING GAME MACHINES - Systems and methods provide power management on a wagering game machine. Power consumption for various components of a wagering game machine may be adjusted based on various factors, including inactivity, component activity, power source changes, time based events, wireless access point proximity, change in battery voltage, credit level threshold, change in ambient lighting, related or adjacent machine power status, mode transition to play mode, mode transition to attract mode and mode transition to diagnostic mode. Power management events and power usage data may be communicated to a remote system for analysis or action. Power management commands or policies may be received from a remote system. | 05-28-2009 |
Eric T. Ryan, Crest Hill, IL US
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20100248809 | GAMING SYSTEM HAVING CONFIGURABLE MECHANICAL REELS - A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a wager input device, a display for displaying a randomly selected outcome of a wagering game, and a controller operatively coupled to the display and the wager input device to operate in a plurality of selectable game modes of which a selected one is a current game mode. The display has an array of reel strips. Each of the selectable game modes is respectively associated with a subset of the reel strips of the array. A first game mode of the plurality of selectable game modes has at least one reel strip that differs from at least one reel strip of a second game mode of the plurality of selectable game modes. The second game mode has at least one reel strip that differs from at least one reel strip of the first game mode. The controller is operative to cause the display to selectively conceal all of the reel strips other than that subset of the reel strips associated with the current game mode, for example, by causing movement of a reel window or reel strips with respect to the other, or by adjusting the opacity of one or more controllable-opacity segments. | 09-30-2010 |
20140094241 | WAGERING GAME WITH PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT AWARD DRIVEN BY SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods include one or more processing devices configured to provide or send displayable content over a network to a client. The displayable content provides a wagering game system. The wagering game system includes a progressive wagering game that awards one or more progressive jackpot awards to a player. In response to social communications by the player over the network, the wagering game system provides a reward to the player, where the reward relates to the progressive wagering game or the one or more progressive jackpot awards. | 04-03-2014 |
Evan L. Ryan, Chicago, IL US
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20110217492 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING REINFORCED CONTAINERS - Various embodiments of the apparatus and methods are configured to make containers such as disposable reinforced cups using reinforcing members configured to be respectively attached to cups. The apparatus and method of various embodiments of the present disclosure sequentially heat different or selective portions of the heat activated adhesive on the reinforcing member at multiple sequential stages, steps or times to attach the reinforcing member to the container. | 09-08-2011 |
20140338838 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING REINFORCED CONTAINERS - Various embodiments of the apparatus and methods are configured to make containers such as disposable reinforced cups using reinforcing members configured to be respectively attached to cups. The apparatus and method of various embodiments of the present disclosure sequentially heat different or selective portions of the heat activated adhesive on the reinforcing member at multiple sequential stages, steps or times to attach the reinforcing member to the container. | 11-20-2014 |
Gerald Ryan, Geneva, IL US
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20100317387 | Providing Flexible RF Channel to Port Mappings - Methods, systems, and apparatus can be used to flexibly allocate RF channels to output ports on edge termination systems. Flexible edge termination systems can include multiplexing modules operable to combine signals together inside of the flexible edge termination system to provide a flexible mapping of RF channels to output ports. | 12-16-2010 |
Gerald P. Ryan, Geneva, IL US
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20130088323 | System and Method for Shipping Distribution and Pickup - A shipping and distribution system with remote holding pods where a shipper can safely leave a package, and the recipient of the package can pick it up. The system controls the package from the time the shipper leaves it at the pod until the package owner or recipient or authorized party retrieves it. A system controller with an online interface allocates the temporary storage resources to shipping/receiving parties. Secure access codes are provided to both the shipper and the recipient. The secure storage area at the pod can contain a contents sensor that can notify the receiver when the package is deposited and the sender when the package is retrieved. | 04-11-2013 |
John F. Ryan, Schaumburg, IL US
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20140138149 | BUS SYSTEM CONNECTING BUS BARS AND A METHOD OF CONNECTING BUS BARS - According to an aspect of the disclosure, there is provided an electrical distribution bus system that includes first and second bus bars, a dielectric insulator, and at least one fastener coupling the bus bars and dielectric insulator. Each of the bus bars includes an elbow portion from which a pair of straight portions extends at elbow angles, the straight portions being disposed at right angles to each other. The dielectric insulator has a length and a width, the width being no greater than twice the length, the length extending perpendicularly between the elbow portions. The fastener couples the dielectric insulator between the bus bars, the dielectric insulator electrically insulating the first and second bus bar from one another. | 05-22-2014 |
Kelly Ryan, Lemont, IL US
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20090308931 | CAKE TOPPER TRANSACTION PRODUCT - A transaction product for use as a cake topper includes a body portion, an auxiliary portion and a machine readable account identifier. The body portion defines a support member and a flange extending from the support member. The flange is configured for placement into a frosting layer on a cake. The body portion defines a first part of a character. The auxiliary portion is formed separately from the body portion and defines a second part of the character. The auxiliary portion defines a lip configured for placement into the frosting layer on the cake. The account identifier is coupled to at least one of the body portion and the auxiliary portion and links the transaction product to an account or record for tracking a value associated with the transaction product. Other cards, products, assemblies and methods of encouraging use of such cards, products and assemblies are also disclosed. | 12-17-2009 |
Mary Claire Ryan, Burr Ridge, IL US
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20100268818 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF NETWORK BEHAVIOR - Systems and methods monitor and manage computer network traffic and identify a status of normality or consistency of the traffic on a per user, per interne protocol address or MAC address basis. More specifically, the systems and methods determine, with degrees of significance, the abnormality or inconsistency of network traffic from a user, IP address or MAC address based on a comparison of said network traffic to previous network traffic from the same location. Moreover, the systems and methods monitor and manage the network traffic whereby, after an anomaly has occurred, network traffic is tagged as suspicious and thereafter is flagged for forensic study and placed in storage. In addition, the systems and methods report tagged traffic and alert administrators of a breach or violation in the computer network. | 10-21-2010 |
20100272262 | Systems and methods for broadcast communication and interface with assets and datasets - The present subject matter relates generally to a notification system adapted to provide real-time wireless notification of a change in condition or state of an asset or data set. More specifically, the present invention relates to a global communication and interface network for instantaneous transmission of information for tracking, monitoring, managing, and interfacing with assets and datasets. Still further, the present invention relates to broadcast communication of a change in condition or state of an asset or data set. In addition, the present invention relates to encrypted broadcast communication. | 10-28-2010 |
20100316219 | Systems and methods for simultaneous integrated multiencrypted rotating key communication - Systems and methods are provided for manual and/or automatic initiation of simultaneous multi-encrypted rotating key communication. Specifically, decryption of data between a first user and one more other users during a communication session may occur using a plurality of keys that rotate or change after an event has occurred, such as an amount of time has elapsed during the communication session or an amount of data has been transmitted during the communication session. The first user and the one or more other users may have a repository for the storage of the plurality of keys to use during the communication session. | 12-16-2010 |
20110010633 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF NETWORK SECURITY SYSTEMS - Systems and methods of the present invention monitor and manage network devices on a network. More specifically, network architecture is graphically represented in 3-dimensional space. Moreover, the 3-dimensional architecture of the network is mapped and/or overlaid onto a 3-dimensional graphical representation of physical space and displayed on a visual display. In addition, intrusion detection is graphically represented onto the three-dimensional graphical representation of the network architecture. | 01-13-2011 |
20130347081 | Systems and Methods for Secured Mobile Cellular Communications - The present subject matter relates to secured mobile off-grid or optionally on-grid cellular communications, providing the ability to operationally provide secured 3G/4G (including further generational advancements in cellular communications), UMTS, HSPA, and LTE cellular communications to a private enclave within a 5-50 kilometer range of an antenna, although the exact communication antenna range is not limited. The communications to and from endpoints consisting of but not limited to smartphones, tablet computers, ruggedized computers, personal computers, etc., may be secured audio, video, text based and file transfers. | 12-26-2013 |
20160105399 | Systems and Methods for Cloaking Communications - The present invention relates to systems and methods for cloaking communications. Specifically, the present invention relates to systems and methods for thwarting the viewing or tracking of communications between parties on the Internet or other network. More specifically, the systems and methods of the present invention hide the destination caller's Internet Protocol (“IP”) address and prevent others from viewing or tracking the same. In addition, the systems and methods of the present invention obfuscates the addresses associated with the IP server. | 04-14-2016 |
Michael J. Ryan, Chicago, IL US
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20110017739 | Method and Container Lid to Manipulate A Container Opening Liner - A container includes a body forming an interior and having a sidewall with a distal edge portion forming an opening to the interior. A liner is disposed over the opening and includes an inner portion and an outermost radial portion disposed radially outwardly of the distal edge portion. A lid including an interior surface and at least one tab projecting inward from the interior surface is disposed over the liner and engages the body. The liner is sized to be releasably rotatably secured within the lid while the lid is initially attached to the body so that the at least one tab remains generally rotationally fixed relative to the outermost radial portion while being assembled to the body. The at least one tab is arrange to press the outermost radial portion while the lid is being removed from the body so that the outermost radial portion maintains a bent orientation. | 01-27-2011 |
Michael S. Ryan, Darien, IL US
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20080252515 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING RAILROAD CARS - A system for monitoring railroad cars comprising a hatch cover assembly including a cover body, a sensor, a wireless transmitter for transmitting data received from the sensor, a wireless receiver for receiving the data from the wireless transmitter, and a satellite transmitter for transmitting the data to a satellite. The wireless receiver and the satellite transmitter are attached to the hatch cover assembly. In one embodiment, the sensor is a pressure sensor having a sensing unit situated in the plenum of a vented hatch cover. In another embodiment, the sensor is an air flow sensor having a sensing unit situated in the plenum of a vented hatch cover. In another embodiment, the sensor is a chain tension sensor attached to a handbrake chain. In another embodiment, the sensor is a hatch cover position attached to the hatch cover assembly. | 10-16-2008 |
20090254277 | Powered transmitter for railroad car applications - A system to report the position and/or measured conditions of a railroad car using satellite communication. The system includes a rechargeable power supply and communications unit incorporating one or more solar cells in combination with a rechargeable battery and further including a bank of ultracapacitors. The equivalent series resistance or “ESR” of the capacitor bank is substantially less than the ESR of the battery thereby allowing peak power demands to be filled by rapid dissipation of stored charge from the capacitor bank without substantial involvement of the battery under normal conditions. | 10-08-2009 |
Patrick J. Ryan, Vernon Hills, IL US
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20120073438 | Metal-organic frameworks for Xe/Kr separation - Metal-organic framework (MOF) materials are provided and are selectively adsorbent to xenon (Xe) over another noble gas such as krypton (Kr) and/or argon (Ar) as a result of having framework voids (pores) sized to this end. MOF materials having pores that are capable of accommodating a Xe atom but have a small enough pore size to receive no more than one Xe atom are desired to preferentially adsorb Xe over Kr in a multi-component (Xe—Kr mixture) adsorption method. The MOF material has 20% or more, preferably 40% or more, of the total pore volume in a pore size range of 0.45-0.75 nm which can selectively adsorb Xe over Kr in a multi-component Xe—Kr mixture over a pressure range of 0.01 to 1.0 MPa. | 03-29-2012 |
20140013943 | Metal-Organic Frameworks for Xe/Kr Separation - Metal-organic framework (MOF) materials are provided and are selectively adsorbent to xenon (Xe) over another noble gas such as krypton (Kr) and/or argon (Ar) as a result of having framework voids (pores) sized to this end. MOF materials having pores that are capable of accommodating a Xe atom but have a small enough pore size to receive no more than one Xe atom are desired to preferentially adsorb Xe over Kr in a multi-component (Xe—Kr mixture) adsorption method. The MOF material has 20% or more, preferably 40% or more, of the total pore volume in a pore size range of 0.45-0.75 nm which can selectively adsorb Xe over Kr in a multi-component Xe—Kr mixture over a pressure range of 0.01 to 1.0 MPa. | 01-16-2014 |
Steve Ryan, Villa Park, IL US
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20110131979 | EGR COOLER CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for dislodging exhaust gas deposits from an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler ( | 06-09-2011 |
Steven M. Ryan, Aurora, IL US
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20150075505 | DERATE STRATEGY FOR EGR COOLER PROTECTION - Methods and systems for controlling the conditions of a coolant for the cooler of an exhaust gas recirculation system are disclosed. The system determines coolant pressure at predetermined location of the cooler. The system also senses the actual temperature of the coolant at a predetermined location of the cooler. The system also determines a coolant boiling temperature at the determined coolant pressure. Using the determined coolant pressure, the system may control engine operation so as to prevent coolant from reaching boiling in the cooler. An engine derate power factor may be determined to control the amount of fuel delivered to the engine, such as reducing the amount of fuel delivered through the fuel injectors. The amount of delivered fuel may be derated until an adjusted coolant temperature falls a predetermined amount below the coolant boiling temperature. | 03-19-2015 |
Steven M. Ryan, Villa Park, IL US
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20130186377 | ENGINE WITH COOLANT THROTTLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A method of controlling cooling flow through a coolant system of an internal combustion engine having an electronic control module, a cooling throttle, an EGR cooler, and an interstage cooler is provided. A pressure within a coolant system is determined. A temperature within the coolant system is determined. A temperature of exhaust gas exiting an EGR cooler is determined. A temperature of intake air exiting an interstage cooler is determined. A position of a cooling throttle within the coolant system is adjusted based upon at least one of the determined pressure within the coolant system, temperature within the coolant system, temperature of exhaust gas exiting the EGR cooler, and temperature of intake air exiting an interstage cooler being above respective predefined thresholds to adjust fluid flow within the coolant system. | 07-25-2013 |
Tim J. Ryan, Chicago, IL US
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20100037962 | RAINWATER STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - The Rainbank is a rain distribution system that provides a cost-effective alternative to the collection and distribution of rainwater for municipalities. The Rainbank includes temporary storage capacity using a disposable flexible bag acting as a container to capture and collect rainwater and alleviate burdens on municipal water treatment works. The bag is protected in a simple, easy-to-manufacture, foldable structure. The structure allows for a distant overflow feature, a locking mechanism, filters, debris protection, and easy access to and removal of the bag. A thick, rigid backboard can also be slid into the bag to alleviate strain on the support structure. The fixed structure also can be closed between use periods to protect the system, help reduce the impact of the system on the environment, and allow the surface area grass below the support structure to regenerate. | 02-18-2010 |
Timothy J. Ryan, Chicago, IL US
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20150128383 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DETACHABLE BUTTON - A detachable button system has a fixed base component permanently attached to a garment and a detachable button component. The base and the detachable button components each have cooperating attachment elements that allow the components when assembled to function as a button. The button component may be easily detached by the user, and replaced with a different button component. The attachment elements may be a mateable combination of a slotted abutment cylinder and cooperating pin catch, a mateable combination of a threaded cylinder and threaded pin, or the like. The base component may have a disc or shank which can be sewn or otherwise attached to the garment. | 05-14-2015 |
William Ryan, Villa Park, IL US
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20160097855 | ACOUSTIC APPARATUS WITH ULTRASONIC DETECTOR - In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, an acoustic apparatus is provided included a transducer, a signal generator, a buffering module, and a proximity detection module. A switching module is coupled to the transducer, signal generator, the buffering module, and the proximity detection module. | 04-07-2016 |
20160097856 | ACOUSTIC APPARATUS WITH DUAL MEMS DEVICES - In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, an acoustic apparatus is provided including a first transducer, a second transducer, a signal generator coupled to the first transducer, and a proximity detection module coupled to the second transducer. A buffering module is coupled to the first and second transducers and is configured to process analog signals received from the second transducer. | 04-07-2016 |
20160105749 | SPEAKER WITH EMBEDDED PIEZOELECTRIC TRANSDUCER - In one aspect, a speaker is provided having a coil and a diaphragm assembly coupled to the coil. The diaphragm assembly includes a piezo stiffener plate and a flexible membrane, the piezo stiffener plate including at least one piezo layer and at least one metal layer. The speaker is operable in a human audible frequency operating range and in an ultrasonic frequency operating range. In the ultrasonic frequency operating range, the piezo stiffener plate bends to extend the ultrasonic output beyond the ultrasonic range produced without the use of the piezo stiffener plate. In another aspect, a speaker is provided having a flexible membrane constructed at least partially of a piezo material. The speaker is operable in an ultrasonic frequency operating range wherein the piezo material bends to extend the ultrasonic output beyond the ultrasonic range produced without the use of the piezo material in the membrane. | 04-14-2016 |
William Ryan, Elgin, IL US
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20100303274 | Microphone Having Reduced Vibration Sensitivity - A microphone assembly includes a first transducer and a second transducer. The first transducer is coupled to a first substrate layer on a first side of the first substrate layer. The second transducer is coupled to a second substrate layer on a second side of the second substrate layer. The first side and the second side are opposite to each other. The first substrate layer and the second substrate layer are substantially parallel and mechanically coupled. The first transducer and the second transducer have a shared volume and this shared volume is one of a front volume or a rear volume. | 12-02-2010 |
20120039499 | Microphone Having Reduced Vibration Sensitivity - A microphone assembly includes a first transducer and a second transducer. The first transducer is coupled to a first substrate layer on a first side of the first substrate layer. The second transducer is coupled to a second substrate layer on a second side of the second substrate layer. The first side and the second side are opposite to each other. The first substrate layer and the second substrate layer are substantially parallel and mechanically coupled. The first transducer and the second transducer have a shared volume and this shared volume is one of a front volume or a rear volume. | 02-16-2012 |
20160071506 | Acoustic Interface Assembly With Porous Material - Approaches are provided for an acoustic apparatus including a base, a transducer coupled to the base, an acoustic interface assembly, and a cover disposed on the base and enclosing the acoustic interface assembly and the transducer. The cover includes a port extending through the cover. The acoustic interface assembly includes an inlet that extends from a first surface of the acoustic interface assembly to a second surface of the acoustic interface assembly. The inlet is at least partially filled with a porous material. The transducer is disposed proximal to the acoustic interface assembly such that the inlet of the acoustic interface assembly couples the transducer to the port extending through the cover. | 03-10-2016 |
William A. Ryan, Elgin, IL US
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20100092020 | Microphone Having Multiple Transducer Elements - A microphone is provided. The microphone has a housing; an acoustic port located in the housing; a substrate coupled with the housing; an integrated circuit positioned onto the substrate; and two or more MEMS transducers mounted on the substrate wherein the transducers are connected in parallel. | 04-15-2010 |
20110129108 | Acoustic Valve Mechanisms - A valve for a personal auditory system is described. The auditory system is capable of converting between an acoustic signal and an electrical signal. The auditory system has an acoustic pathway through which an acoustic signal may travel between a first point exterior to the auditory system and a second point interior to the auditory system. The valve includes a free floating electrode and a second electrode adjacent to free floating electrode. An electric signal that is generated by the second electrode moves the free floating electrode to substantially open or close the acoustic pathway. | 06-02-2011 |
20120207334 | Microphone Having Multiple Transducer Elements - A microphone is provided. The microphone has a housing; an acoustic port located in the housing; a substrate coupled with the housing; an integrated circuit positioned onto the substrate; and two or more MEMS transducers mounted on the substrate wherein the transducers are connected in parallel. | 08-16-2012 |
20150237429 | Microphone In Speaker Assembly - An apparatus, the apparatus include a housing, a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) microphone, and a speaker. The MEMS microphone is disposed within the housing. The MEMS microphone has a first diaphragm that separates a first front volume from a first back volume and is configured to receive first sound energy at the first front volume and convert the first sound energy into a first electrical signal. The first back volume is contained within the housing. The speaker is disposed within the housing and has a second diaphragm that separates a second front volume from a second back volume. The speaker is configured to receive a second electrical signal and convert the second electrical signal into second sound energy. The second back volume is contained within the housing. The first back volume and the second back volume are separated by a divider and do not overlap. | 08-20-2015 |
William J. Ryan, Libertyville, IL US
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20080311958 | TWIST ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHODS THEREFOR - Disclosed is an electronic device including a first and second housing. Each housing may include at least one display that may be on a front face or a rear face of the housing. A hinge may couple the first housing and the second housing and may be configured to allow the first housing and the second housing to change their orientation relative to one another with a twist motion around an axis defined by the hinge. With a twist motion, the housings can form a closed configuration and at least one open configuration. Multiple display screen and communication modes may be enabled based on a relative orientation of the housings. In this way, a “twist phone” form factor may provide the shape and function to add and/or improve features that may be desirable to a user. | 12-18-2008 |
Zofia Ryan, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20130035159 | GAMING MACHINE WITH ENHANCED RF-SHIELDING ENCLOSURE - A gaming terminal includes a housing defining an exterior of the gaming terminal. The gaming terminal includes one or more displays disposed along the housing. The one or more displays are adapted to display, in response to a wager, a wagering game. The gaming terminal also includes a substantially closed interior enclosure disposed within the housing. The interior enclosure includes walls formed from electrically conductive material. The interior enclosure can be substantially closed. The gaming terminal further includes one or more signal-emitting components disposed within the interior enclosure and emitting a level of electromagnetic signals. A transmission of electromagnetic signals from the substantially closed interior enclosure is less than the level of electromagnetic signals emitted from the one or more signal-emitting components. | 02-07-2013 |