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Aaron J. Ryan, Pella, IA US
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20110239562 | FENESTRATION UNIT WATER RESTRICTOR AND METHOD - A water restrictor adapted to control water diversion from one or more channels in a lower member of a fenestration unit, such as a prehung sliding door or window. | 10-06-2011 |
20130212961 | FENESTRATION UNIT WATER RESTRICTOR AND METHOD - A water restrictor adapted to control water diversion from one or more channels in a lower member of a fenestration unit, such as a prehung sliding door or window. | 08-22-2013 |
Alan Ryan, Ellicott City, MD US
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20110082205 | Docosahexaenoic Acid Gel Caps - The present invention is directed to an oral dosage form comprising a gel capsule comprising, (a) plasticizer; (b) gelatin; (c) water; and (d) greater than 850 mg DHA ethyl ester, wherein less than about 2% (wt/wt) of the total fatty acid content of the dosage form is EPA, wherein the total weight of the capsule is about 1 g and wherein the capsule is stable at about 25° C. at 60% relative humidity. | 04-07-2011 |
Alan Stuart Ryan, Ellicott City, MD US
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20100130608 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING TRIGLYCERIDE LEVELS - The present invention is directed to methods of reducing plasma triglyceride level in subjects by administering docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The method can comprise administering daily to the subject a dosage form comprising docosahexaenoic acid ester substantially free of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), wherein the DHA is derived from an algal source. In some embodiments, the method comprises administering daily to the subject a dosage form comprising DHA ester substantially free of EPA, wherein the DHA ester is about 60% to about 99.5% (w/w) of the total fatty acid content of the dosage form. In some embodiments, the method comprises administering daily to the subject a dosage form comprising about 200 mg to about 4 g of DHA ester substantially free of EPA. In some embodiments, the foregoing methods also result in a lowering of the amount of total cholesterol in the subject. | 05-27-2010 |
Barry Ryan, Dalton Gardens, ID US
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20090103218 | SURGE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH OVERLOAD DISCONNECT - A surge suppression unit contains electrical surge suppression components configured to redirect power surges. A sensor monitors the surge suppression components for a possible impending explosion or fire condition. A disconnect mechanism is configured to disconnect power from the surge suppression components when the sensor detects the explosion or fire condition. | 04-23-2009 |
Chad A. Ryan, Henderson, NV US
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20090156304 | Gaming System Having A Manufacturer Player Tracking System And Methods Therefor - A gaming system includes a wager input device and a display for displaying a wagering game. The gaming system further includes a manufacturer player identification reader for receiving a manufacturer player identifier and a casino player identification reader for receiving a casino player identifier. The system further includes a controller operative to associate the casino player identifier with the manufacturer player identifier. | 06-18-2009 |
20090221359 | Authenticating Files in Wagering Game Machines - Methods and apparatus for authenticating content in wagering game machines are described herein. In one embodiment, the computer-implemented method includes authenticating a first set of wagering game files stored on a storage device of a wagering game machine. The method can also include starting a wagering game on the wagering game machine if the authentication of the first set of wagering game files is successful. The method can also include authenticating, during the wagering game, a second set of wagering game files stored on the storage device of the wagering game machine, wherein the first set of wagering game files and the second set of wagering game files are mutually exclusive. The method can also include stopping the wagering game if the authentication of the second set of wagering game files is not successful. | 09-03-2009 |
20090239657 | SHARING WAGERING GAME MACHINE RESOURCES - Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to determine that a second resource is available to be shared in place of a first resource located in a first wagering game machine operable to receive a wager associated with a wagering game. The second resource may be located apart from the first wagering game, perhaps in a second wagering game machine, or in a wagering game server. | 09-24-2009 |
20100022299 | CONTROL OF RECONFIGURABLE GAMING MACHINES - A gaming machine that permits wagering on games includes an input/output module associated with a microprocessing unit and is adapted to download schedules from a server of gaming actions to be taken by the gaming machine. Memory in the gaming machine stores the schedules. The memory also stores a backup schedule of gaming actions to be taken. A microprocessing unit determines whether one of the schedules or the backup schedule will be implemented. The microprocessing unit controls the performance of the gaming actions defined by the schedule being implemented. | 01-28-2010 |
20110003643 | RECOVERING A PERSISTENT STORAGE UNIT IN A WAGERING GAME SYSTEM - Systems and methods include detecting the failure or imminent failure of a persistent storage unit for a wagering game machine. Upon detection of the failure, a flag is set to indicate that failed persistent storage unit is being replaced. After replacement, the wagering game machine is restarted. The flag indicating persistent storage unit replacement is read and wagering game machine software assets are automatically loaded onto the replacement persistent storage unit. The software assets to be loaded may be determined from an asset list maintained on the wagering game machine or on a server communicably coupled to the wagering game machine. | 01-06-2011 |
20120196674 | Gaming Software Authentication - A method of preparing memory contents of a gaming machine for subsequent authentication and a method of authenticating the prepared memory contents are disclosed. A first memory stores a game data set and a first authentication code generated from the game data set. The game data set includes game data files and second authentication codes generated from the respective data files. A second memory stores an authentication program for authenticating the first memory's contents, as well as a third authentication code generated from the second memory's contents. To authenticate the memory contents, the second memory's contents are first authenticated and, if deemed authentic, the game data set as a whole and each data file in the first memory are authenticated. The authentication process involves generating fresh authentication codes using the authentication program and comparing the fresh codes with appropriate ones of the stored authentication codes. | 08-02-2012 |
20130090159 | SHARING WAGERING GAME MACHINE RESOURCES - Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to determine that a second resource is available to be shared in place of a first resource located in a first wagering game machine operable to receive a wager associated with a wagering game. The second resource may be located apart from the first wagering game, perhaps in a second wagering game machine, or in a wagering game server. | 04-11-2013 |
20140179445 | SYSTEM TO DECODE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE AND TO DETERMINE PLAY INFORMATION - A video output signal analyzes that analyzes a video output signal to determine game play information. In video poker, card values and player strategies can be determined based on a “reverse encoding” of the video signal to determine the original video bitmap. The bitmap can then be analyzed to determine what is taking place during a game, without having to receive this information directly from the processing unit that is actually implementing the game. | 06-26-2014 |
Chris Ryan, Windham, NH US
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20120096386 | USER INTERFACE FOR APPLICATION TRANSFERS - Methods, systems and machine readable tangible storage media that provide a user interface to an application store. In one embodiment, an icon representing an application being transferred to a user device appears to fly across the display area during the download and installation of the application before landing on a dock or other program control area from which the application can subsequently be launched. The user device synchronizes the flight of the icon with the progress of the download and installation by tracking the progress in communication with the server from which the application was transferred. The appearance of flight can be both vertical and horizontal and the icon bounces after the download and installation is complete conveying to the user that the application is ready to launch. The appearances of the locations from which the icon begins and ends its journey are changed to enhance the simulation of flight. Other embodiments are also described. | 04-19-2012 |
Christopher Ryan, Windam, NH US
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20110078267 | CONDITIONAL COMMUNICATION - Conditional communication settings may be defined by a user of a communications device to be transmitted with a communication to a receiving device, where the receiving device may be restricted from performing a user-specified type of communication operations with a user-specified contact until the conditional communication settings are satisfied. The conditional communication settings may include a condition value setting, which may be a task to be performed by a recipient, a date and/or time, a location, an operation to be performed by a third party contact, or other suitable criterion. The receiving device may detect whether such condition value setting has been satisfied. Unless the condition value setting has been satisfied, the receiving device may be prevented from performing the user-specified type of communication operation with the user-specified contact. | 03-31-2011 |
Christopher Ryan, Fraser, MI US
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20110221249 | FITTING FOR A VEHICLE SEAT - A fitting ( | 09-15-2011 |
Christopher Ryan, Windham, NH US
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20090172118 | Conditional communication - Conditional communication settings may be defined by a user of a communications device to be transmitted with a communication to a receiving device, where the receiving device may be restricted from performing a user-specified type of communication operations with a user-specified contact until the conditional communication settings are satisfied. The conditional communication settings may include a condition value setting, which may be a task to be performed by a recipient, a date and/or time, a location, an operation to be performed by a third party contact, or other suitable criterion. The receiving device may detect whether such condition value setting has been satisfied. Unless the condition value setting has been satisfied, the receiving device may be prevented from performing the user-specified type of communication operation with the user-specified contact. | 07-02-2009 |
Christopher N. Ryan, Windham, NH US
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20110055744 | Visual Linking of Elements to Model Attributes - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for visual linking of elements to model attributes. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a data stream comprising a plurality of element instances wherein an element instance of a first type in the data stream has an attribute with respective data and another element instance of the first type in the data stream does not have the attribute; creating a data model from the data stream in which all element instances of the first type have the attribute; and presenting an interactive representation of the data model including the attribute in a first region of a user interface (UI) and one or more UI elements in a second region of the UI. | 03-03-2011 |
20120324428 | CONTENT DESIGN TOOL - Among other disclosed subject matter, a method includes providing a user interface allowing the insertion of elements into a document flow comprising static and dynamic elements, the user interface presenting a graphical depiction of the document that is dynamically altered by the insertion of the element, wherein the dynamically altered appearance of the document correctly reflects the position and type of the inserted element and rearranges all existing static and flow elements of the document around the inserted element. | 12-20-2012 |
Dana Wm. Ryan, Nolensville, TN US
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20090028750 | Cleaning and Disinfection Swabbing Device for Needle-Free Intravenous (IV) Connectors - A device for cleaning and disinfecting needle-free intravenous connectors includes a cap, a sponge-like absorbent material impregnated with a disinfectant agent, and a hermetic seal. The cap defines a cavity whose walls are lined with the absorbent material and is sized to receive a needle-free intravenous connector. A hermetic seal provided for the cap seals the cavity and preserves the disinfectant agent contained in the absorbent material. The device is used by removing the hermetic seal, placing the cavity of the cap over the septum and thread profile of the connector, pushing the cap down on the septum portion of the IV connector so that the outer threads and septum of the connector slidingly interfere with the absorbent material containing the disinfectant agent, and twisting the cap back and forth to clean and disinfect the septum and thread profile. The device is discarded after use. | 01-29-2009 |
20090200504 | SWABBABLE NEEDLE-FREE INJECTION PORT VALVE SYSTEM WITH ZERO FLUID DISPLACEMENT - An improved needle-free intravenous injection port assembly is disclosed. Embodiments include a boot valve with a helical surface, a boot valve and septum which mate with mechanical interference, a spike with a rough outer surface coated with a lubricant, a septum having a shoulder and a single continuous swabbable surface, a septum and a boot valve which are pre-punctured, a septum with a frustroconical extension and a combination single piece septum and boot valve. The injection port assembly provides zero fluid displacement during coupling and uncoupling. | 08-13-2009 |
20120109077 | Swabbable Needle-Free Injection Port Valve System With Zero Fluid Displacement - An improved needle-free intravenous injection port assembly is disclosed. Embodiments include a boot valve with a helical surface, a boot valve and septum which mate with mechanical interference, a spike with a rough outer surface coated with a lubricant, a septum having a shoulder and a single continuous swabbable surface, a septum and a boot valve which are pre-punctured, a septum with a frustroconical extension and a combination single piece septum and boot valve. The injection port assembly provides zero fluid displacement during coupling and uncoupling. | 05-03-2012 |
Daniel Ryan, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090185908 | LINEAR FRICTION WELDED BLISK AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - The present invention provides a linear friction welded blisk of a gas turbine engine and method of fabricating the blisk. The blisk includes a blisk hub having a curved periphery and having a central axis formed therethrough. At least one blade joining stub including a planar weld joint surface to which at least one airfoil blade may be welded by linear friction welding is formed about the periphery of the blisk hub. The planar weld joint surface is formed in a plane parallel to the central axis of the blisk hub thereby providing for linear friction welding of the airfoil blade to the planar weld joint surface in a tangential, chordal, or axial direction. The planar weld joint surface reduces the complexity of the linear friction welding machines and tooling, and further provides for an increase in blade count and leading edge accessibility. | 07-23-2009 |
20100124492 | TURBINE NOZZLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Turbine nozzles and methods of manufacturing the turbine nozzles are provided. In an embodiment, by way of example only, a turbine nozzle includes a first ring, a vane, and a first joint. The first ring comprises a single unitary component and having a first opening and including a first metal alloy. The vane includes a first end disposed in the first opening and includes a second metal alloy. The first joint is formed in the first opening between the first ring and the vane and includes a first braze layer and an oxide layer. The first braze layer is disposed adjacent to the oxide layer, and the first braze layer and the oxide layer are disposed between the first ring and the vane. | 05-20-2010 |
20110129687 | METHODS OF JOINING A FIRST COMPONENT AND A SECOND COMPONENT TO FORM A BOND JOINT AND ASSEMBLIES HAVING BOND JOINTS - A method is included for joining two components to form a bond joint, where the first component includes a first alloy having a first composition and a first microstructure, and the second component includes a second alloy having a second composition. A sputter material is sputtered onto a bond surface of the first component to form an interlayer, the sputter material of the interlayer having a third composition, the interlayer having an initial microstructure, the initial microstructure is a nanocrystalline microstructure or an amorphous microstructure. The interlayer is contacted with a joint surface of the second component to form an assembly, which is subjected to a first pressure, heated to a first temperature to thereby form the bond joint, and heated to a second temperature to transform the initial microstructure into the first microstructure. The first microstructure is different from the nanocrystalline microstructure and the amorphous microstructure. | 06-02-2011 |
20110311389 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING TURBINE COMPONENTS - A method is provided for manufacturing a turbine component. The method includes forming a first intermediate turbine article with an additive manufacturing process; encapsulating the first intermediate turbine article with an encapsulation layer to form a second intermediate turbine article; and consolidating the second intermediate turbine article to produce the turbine component. | 12-22-2011 |
20120003086 | TURBINE NOZZLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A turbine nozzle is provided and includes a first ring having a first microstructure, a vane extending from the first ring, a first porous zone between the first ring and the vane that is more porous than the first microstructure to attenuate thermo-mechanical fatigue cracking between the vane and the first ring. Methods of manufacturing the turbine nozzle are also provided. | 01-05-2012 |
20120222306 | METHODS FOR REPAIRING TURBINE COMPONENTS - A method is provided for repairing a turbine component with a distressed portion. The method includes machining the turbine component into a first intermediate turbine article such that the distressed portion is removed; and rebuilding the first intermediate turbine article into the turbine component with an additive manufacturing process. | 09-06-2012 |
20130004680 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING ENGINE COMPONENTS WITH STRUCTURAL BRIDGE DEVICES - A method is provided for manufacturing an engine component. The method includes providing a structural bridge device on a base block; forming a component portion on the structural bridge device with an additive manufacturing technique; removing the component portion from the base block and the structural bridge device; and finishing the component portion to form the engine component. | 01-03-2013 |
20130071562 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS FROM ARTICLES FORMED BY ADDITIVE-MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - A method is provided for manufacturing a component. The method includes forming a diffusion coating on a first intermediate article formed by an additive manufacturing process. The diffusion coating is removed from the first intermediate article forming a second intermediate article having at least one enhanced surface. The diffusion coating is formed by applying a layer of coating material on at least one surface of the first intermediate article and diffusion heat treating the first intermediate article and the layer. The diffusion coating comprises a surface additive layer and a diffusion layer below the surface additive layer. The formation of the diffusion coating and removal thereof may be repeated at least once. | 03-21-2013 |
20130316084 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS FROM ARTICLES FORMED BY ADDITIVE-MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - A method is provided for manufacturing a component. The method includes forming a diffusion coating on a first intermediate article formed by an additive manufacturing process. The diffusion coating is removed from the first intermediate article forming a second intermediate article. The diffusion coating is formed by applying a layer of coating material on at least one surface of the first intermediate article and diffusion heat treating the first intermediate article and the layer. The diffusion coating comprises a surface additive layer and a diffusion layer below the surface additive layer. The formation of the diffusion coating and removal thereof may be repeated at least once. | 11-28-2013 |
David L. Ryan, Peachtree City, GA US
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20110306313 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UTILIZING MODULATION BASED AUDIO CORRELATION TECHNIQUE FOR MAINTAINING DYNAMIC FM STATION LIST IN SINGLE TUNER VARIANT AND ASSISTING ALTERNATE FREQUENCY SWITCHING METHODOLOGY IN SINGLE TUNER AND DUAL TUNER VARIANTS - A method of operating a single-tuner radio includes tuning into a first frequency. A pause in a first signal associated with the first frequency is detected. Tuning is switched from the first frequency to a second frequency during the pause. Fieldstrength, multipath, adjacent channel energy, frequency offset and FM modulation for the second frequency are measured. Tuning is switched from the second frequency to the first frequency. Tuning is switched from the first frequency to the second frequency dependent upon the measuring step. | 12-15-2011 |
20140038537 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UTILIZING MODULATION BASED AUDIO CORRELATION TECHNIQUE FOR MAINTAINING DYNAMIC FM STATION LIST IN SINGLE TUNER VARIANT AND ASSISTING ALTERNATE FREQUENCY SWITCHING METHODOLOGY IN SINGLE TUNER AND DUAL TUNER VARIANTS - A method of operating a single-tuner radio includes tuning into a first frequency. A pause in a first signal associated with the first frequency is detected. Tuning is switched from the first frequency to a second frequency during the pause. Fieldstrength, multipath, adjacent channel energy, frequency offset and FM modulation for the second frequency are measured. Tuning is switched from the second frequency to the first frequency. Tuning is switched from the first frequency to the second frequency dependent upon the measuring step. | 02-06-2014 |
Deirdre A. Ryan, Poquoson, VA US
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20120119843 | TUNABLE MICROWAVE DEVICES WITH AUTO ADJUSTING MATCHING CIRCUIT - An impedance matching circuit includes a matching network for coupling to a variable load, where the matching network has a first port and a second port, and where the variable load is coupled to one of the first port or the second port. The matching network can have one or more variable dielectric capacitors, where the one or more variable dielectric capacitors are operable to receive one or more variable voltage signals to cause the one or more variable dielectric capacitors to change an impedance of the matching network, and where the change in the impedance of the matching network causes an increase in power transferred from the first port to the second port or from the second port to the first port. | 05-17-2012 |
20120119844 | TUNABLE MICROWAVE DEVICES WITH AUTO-ADJUSTING MATCHING CIRCUIT - A variable impedance circuit includes a matching network for coupling to a tunable device, where the matching network has a first port and a second port, where the tunable device is coupled to one of the first port or the second port, and where the matching network has one or more variable dielectric capacitors. The one or more variable dielectric capacitors can be operable to receive a first of one or more variable voltage signals to cause the one or more variable dielectric capacitors to change a first impedance of the matching network. The tunable device can be operable to receive a second of one or more variable voltage signals to cause a change in a second impedance of the tunable device. | 05-17-2012 |
20130127561 | Tunable Microwave Devices with Auto-Adjusting Matching Circuit - An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an impedance matching circuit including a matching network. The matching network includes a first port and a second port, and one or more variable reactance components. The one or more variable reactance components are operable to receive one or more variable voltage signals to cause the one or more variable reactance components to change an impedance of the matching network. At least one of the one or more variable reactance components includes a first conductor coupled to one of the first port or the second port of the matching network, a second conductor, and a tunable material positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor. Additionally, at least one of the first conductor and the second conductor are adapted to receive the one or more variable voltage signals to cause the change in the impedance of the matching network. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 05-23-2013 |
20130169493 | Tunable Microwave Devices with Auto-Adjusting Matching Circuit - An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a variable impedance circuit including an antenna having a tunable component. The tunable component can be operable to receive a variable signal to cause the tunable component to change an impedance of the antenna. The tunable component can include a first conductor coupled to the antenna, a second conductor, and a tunable material positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor, where at least one of the first conductor or the second conductor, or both are adapted to receive the variable signal to cause the change in the impedance of the antenna. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 07-04-2013 |
20140118205 | TUNABLE MICROWAVE DEVICES WITH AUTO-ADJUSTING MATCHING CIRCUIT - An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a circuit including an antenna having a tunable component. The tunable component can be operable to receive a variable signal to cause the tunable component to change a reactance of the antenna. The tunable component can include a first conductor coupled to the antenna, a second conductor, and a tunable material positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor, where at least one of the first conductor or the second conductor, or both are adapted to receive the variable signal to cause the change in the reactance of the antenna. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 05-01-2014 |
20150042537 | TUNABLE MICROWAVE DEVICES WITH AUTO-ADJUSTING MATCHING CIRCUIT - An embodiment of the present disclosure provides an impedance matching circuit including a matching network. The matching network includes a first port and a second port, and one or more variable reactance components. The one or more variable reactance components are operable to receive one or more variable voltage signals to cause the one or more variable reactance components to change an impedance of the matching network. At least one of the one or more variable reactance components includes a first conductor coupled to one of the first port or the second port of the matching network, a second conductor, and a tunable material positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor. Additionally, at least one of the first conductor and the second conductor are adapted to receive the one or more variable voltage signals to cause the change in the impedance of the matching network. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 02-12-2015 |
Dennis R. Ryan, Marietta, GA US
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20100189872 | UNRIPE ESSENTIAL OIL WITH ENHANCED STABILITY AND USABILITY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH OIL - Methods for enhancing the stability and shelf lives of unripe essential oils without substantially changing the organoleptic properties other than color of the unripe essential oils are described. The methods involve obtaining an unripe essential oil with a first amount of chlorophyll, contacting the unripe essential oil with an activated carbon to produce a treated essential oil with a second amount of chlorophyll that is less than the first amount of chlorophyll, and separating the treated essential oil from the activated carbon. | 07-29-2010 |
Edward Ryan, Roswell, GA US
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20100144955 | Thermoplastic polymer mixtures, and applications thereof - Thermoplastic polymer mixture (M) comprising at least one poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), at least one poly(arylene sulfide) (P2), and between 0 and 25 wt. % of the total weight of the thermoplastic mixture (M), of a thermoplastic polymer material (P3) consisting of (i) at least one poly(biphenyl ether sulfone) (P3a), and/or (ii) at least one poly(ether imide) (P3b), and/or at least one poly(ether imide sulfone) (P3c), wherein: the combined weight amount of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the poly(arylene sulfide) (P2), based on the total weight of the polymer mixture (M), is of at least 30%, and the weight amount of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1), based on the combined weight of the poly(aryl ether ketone) (P1) and the poly(arylene sulfide) (P2), is of at most 90%. | 06-10-2010 |
20110201775 | High purity diphenyl sulfone, preparation and use thereof for the preparation of a poly(aryletherketone) - The presence of certain impurities in diphenyl sulfone have a deleterious effect on the properties of the poly(aryletherketone)s produced therein, including one or more of color, melt stability, molecular weight, crystallinity, etc. and here identify those impurities and provide processes for the removal of such impurities. | 08-18-2011 |
20140221595 | HIGH PURITY DIPHENYL SULFONE, PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF FOR THE PREPARATION OF A POLY(ARYLETHERKETONE) - The presence of certain impurities in diphenyl sulfone have a deleterious effect on the properties of the poly(aryletherketone)s produced therein, including one or more of color, melt stability, molecular weight, crystallinity, etc. and here identify those impurities and provide processes for the recovery of the diphenyl sulfone. | 08-07-2014 |
Forrest Peter Ryan, Boulder, CO US
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20120076629 | Sticky Boom Non-Cooperative Capture Device - A device for non-cooperatively capturing an object is provided. The device includes a boom having a fixed end coupled to a structure and a free end. The boom also includes boom deployers for moving the fixed end of the boom relative to the structure. The device also includes a capture head, coupled to the free end of the boom, and a control apparatus. The control apparatus controls the boom deployers and capture head to move the capture head in close proximity to the object. The control apparatus moves the capture head in closer proximity to the object if the capture head is not close enough to the object to capture the object. The control apparatus minimizes forces applied to the object, and activates a non-cooperative capture device. The non-cooperative capture device makes initial contact with the object, establishes intimate contact with the object, and captures the object. | 03-29-2012 |
Gregory Carl Ryan, Saratoga, WY US
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20090105516 | Method And System For Neutralizing Pathogens And Biological Organisms Within A Container - A system for neutralizing contaminants, such as pathogens, toxins, and biological organisms on or within an object, which may be housed in a container, such as an envelope, by focusing a plurality of energies or fields including electromagnetic, electrostatic, magnetic, or acoustic on the object in an amount effective to neutralize such contaminants without substantially deleteriously affecting the object or its contents is provided. A pressurizable chamber has means for focusing the energies or fields on the object, in a continuous fashion, and to concentrate the controlled energies at the object and its contents. A pressurization and evacuating system for expelling air and entrained contaminants from the object allowing a sensor to detect and classify contaminants within the chamber. | 04-23-2009 |
Harold James Ryan, St. Albans, VT US
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20090309330 | Trailer apparatus - The present invention is directed to a trailer comprising a platform supported by a hitch assembly and at least one wheel assembly. The hitch assembly is for rigid attachment to a vehicle. A vertical guide mechanism connects the platform to the hitch assembly. The vertical guide mechanism includes a first vertical guide element capable of moving parallel to a second vertical guide element. The first vertical guide element is mounted to the platform and the second vertical guide element is mounted to the hitch assembly. A lifting mechanism is integrated with the vertical guide mechanism for raising and lowering the platform. When the platform is raised and lowered to the ground, the platform remains substantially parallel with the ground. | 12-17-2009 |
20090309331 | Trailer apparatus including adjustable wheel assemblies - The present invention is directed to a trailer comprising a platform supported by a hitch assembly and at least one translatable wheel assembly. The hitch assembly is for rigid attachment to a vehicle. The translatable wheel assembly can adjust in position beneath the platform to position the wheel to balance the weight distribution of cargo supported on the platform thereby providing minimal downward force to the vehicle through the hitch assembly. The translatable wheel assembly may adjust beyond the length of the platform where the wheel assembly may further collapse and extend to allow the platform to be raised and lowered to the ground. | 12-17-2009 |
20100316475 | Attachment for extending the cargo carrying length of a vechicle - The present invention is directed to an attachment for extending the cargo carrying length of a vehicle comprising a base frame having at least one swiveling wheel. A hitch assembly is mounted to the front end of the base frame. A bed for carrying cargo is integrated with the base frame. The bed includes a translation frame coupled with a pivot frame. The pivot frame has front and back pivot ends and a pivot axis. The pivot axis of the pivot frame is parallel to and approximately midway between the front and back pivot frame ends. The pivot frame engages the base frame along the pivot axis. A translation mechanism is connected between the pivot frame and the translation frame for translating the translation frame relative to the pivot frame. A pivot mechanism is connected between the base frame and the pivot frame for pivoting the pivot frame around the pivot axis in order to lower the back end of the translation frame to the ground. | 12-16-2010 |
Howard Scott Ryan, Skanesteles, NJ US
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20100138993 | T-SHAPED SIDE RAILS FOR BED FRAME - A bed frame comprising T shaped side rails provide support for a box spring and mattress. A leg assembly is affixed to the bed frame and is affixed to the side rail and to the cross rails for better strength of connection. The use of T-shaped side rails provides more resistance to twisting and bowing and thereby more resistant to damage a leg or other structural component of the bed frame from moving the bed frame across the floor. The use of the T-shape cross section side rails enables the overall bed frame to support more weight with less deflection than the convention L-shaped side rails. There are also headboard and footboard brackets that take advantage of the greater height of the vertical flange of the side rail to have affixation means, such as rivets, that are further spaced apart to provide a more rigid connection between the brackets and the side rails. | 06-10-2010 |
Hugh Ryan, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20100198611 | PERSON CENTRIC INFECTION RISK STRATIFICATION - Invoking of one or more clinical orders for a particular patient is driven by an infection risk stratification. According to an associated method, infection risk factors for a patient are assessed. The method also includes determining correlations between patient data and two or more particular categories of infection risk associated with the infection risk factors, stratifying infection risk for the patient based on the correlations determined, and determining specific clinical orders relevant for the particular patient based on the stratification. | 08-05-2010 |
20110106558 | INFECTION CONTROL SOLUTION - Described herein are embodiments directed to electronically managing infections in healthcare facilities. A treating infection preventionist (“IP”) uses a remote computer to access patients assigned to the IP. A server analyzes healthcare data associated with patients and groups the patients into different infection control categories (“IC categories”) for treatment or further monitoring. The IP can view assigned patients by their IC categories, receive alerts for potentially dangerous conditions in patients, and access real-time patient records from a remote computer. | 05-05-2011 |
20110145012 | GENERATING A HEALTHCARE TIMELINE - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for generating healthcare timelines are provided. In embodiments, healthcare timelines are generated based on a clinical condition identified for a patient and a patient care plan associated with the clinical condition. Evidence-based best practice standards are evaluated to generate the healthcare timeline as well as a patient history that may affect the healthcare timeline and best practice standards that are appropriate for the patient. The healthcare timeline includes an onset time of the clinical condition, one or more tasks to complete for the clinical condition, and a timer that illustrates an amount of time remaining to complete the one or more tasks before expiration of the timer and administration of a critical treatment. | 06-16-2011 |
20110313788 | READMISSION RISK ASSESMENT - A readmission risk prediction model is generated and used for identifying patients having elevated risk of readmission and determining inpatient treatment and outpatient activities based on readmission risk. Readmission risk prediction models may be generated for a variety of different clinical conditions using logistic regression techniques. When a patient is admitted to a hospital, the patient's condition is identified and a corresponding readmission risk prediction model is employed to identify the patient's risk of readmission. The readmission risk may be presented to a clinician and employed to recommend interventions intended to treat the patient and reduce the probability of readmission for the patient. The patient's readmission risk may also be calculated after the patient has been discharged and used for planning outpatient activities for the patient. | 12-22-2011 |
20120016685 | BLOOD MANAGEMENT FOR OUTPATIENT PROCEDURES - Methods, systems, and computer storage media are provided for enabling management of a patient's blood when the patient has a scheduled elective procedure. Blood test results are received for the patient and are recorded in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR). It is determined that the elective procedure is associated with a high risk of blood loss. Based on the blood test results, it is determined that the patient requires blood treatment prior to the elective procedure. Blood treatment instructions are automatically determined and are displayed on the patient's EMR such that the clinician associated with the patient can review the instructions and determine if the patient will receive any or all of the recommended blood treatment prior to the elective procedure. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016686 | INPATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT - Methods, systems, and computer storage media are provided for enabling management of a patient's blood when the patient has been admitted to a healthcare facility but does not have a scheduled procedure. A patient who is admitted to the healthcare facility is identified and based on the patient's red blood cell measurements, it is determined that the patient is anemic. It is determined that the patient requires blood treatment based on these red blood cell measurements. Blood treatment instructions are determined by way of algorithms, and these instructions are displayed in the patient's electronic medical record such that a clinician can determine, based on the recommended instructions, which interventions to administer to the patient. | 01-19-2012 |
20120089420 | MULTI-SITE CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT - Methods are provided for the surveillance and monitoring of a patient's medical care when the patient is treated at two or more medical organizations having different medical record systems. Patient information is received from a first medical organization and populated into an active risk assessment array that monitors the patient's risk for developing a particular disease or condition. Patient information is then received from a second medical organization and populated into the array. It is determined that actionable criteria have been met, and in response, a notification or alert is sent to the medical organizations indicating that the patient is at risk. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089421 | MULTI-SITE CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT FOR SEPSIS - Methods are provided for the surveillance and monitoring of a patient's medical care when the patient is treated at two or more medical organizations having different medical record systems. Patient information is received from a first medical organization and populated into an active risk assessment array that monitors the patient's risk for developing Sepsis. Patient information is then received from a second medical organization and populated into the array. It is determined that actionable criteria have been met, and in response, a notification or alert is sent to the medical organizations indicating that the patient is at risk for developing Sepsis. | 04-12-2012 |
20120166220 | PRESENTING QUALITY MEASURES AND STATUS TO CLINICIANS - Methods, systems, and computer-readable medium are provided for generating a user interface that presents quality measures to a clinician in a healthcare system. Quality measures are identified that are applicable to a medical condition of a patient. Data elements that indicate completion of one or more quality measures are also identified in the patient's electronic medical record. A completion status of each of the quality measures is determined based on the data elements. A user interface is generated that provides an indication of the medical condition(s) of the patient, applicable quality measures, and the completion status thereof. The user interface may be presented to a clinician accessing the patient's EMR and may allow the clinician to provide additional data to document completion of a quality measure. | 06-28-2012 |
20120166222 | CONSOLIDATING INFORMATION FOR MANAGEMENT OF ANTICOAGULANT PATIENTS - A method, system, medium, and graphical user interface are provided for managing treatment of patients on anticoagulant medications. Patients undergoing anticoagulant treatment are identified. A consolidated list of anticoagulant patients is generated. The list includes patient information, prescribed anticoagulant medications, reasons for treatment, and laboratory test values, among other data. It is determined that a laboratory test result associated with an anticoagulant medication is outside of a desired range. Guidelines associated with provision of the medication are identified and provided to a clinician via a graphical user interface. The GUI provides a centralized consolidated presentation of anticoagulant patient information that allows clinicians to more easily access the information and to more quickly identify activities to be performed for anticoagulant patients. Clinicians may also enter or change orders, document treatment, and receive alerts regarding treatment of anticoagulant patients. | 06-28-2012 |
20120173215 | Real-Time Predictive Simulation Modeling - Methods, systems, and computer storage media are provided for generating simulation graphs using real-time clinical data. A user may indicate one or more scenario variables to apply to an area of interest. A simulation graph is then generated that includes at least an indication of a scenario status. The scenario status indicates an expected result based on the one or more scenario variables selected by the user. The simulation graph may also include a baseline status indicating an expected result should no changes be made to a current environment. Multiple simulation graphs for varying areas of interest may be generated and compared to one another such that a user is able to quickly identify efficient solutions. | 07-05-2012 |
20120323602 | PHARMACY WORK QUEUE - Methods, computer systems, and computer-readable media for generating a pharmacy work queue are provided. Clinical parameters are received along with a request for the pharmacy work queue. Patients at a healthcare facility who satisfy the clinical parameters are identified, and the pharmacy work queue is generated. The pharmacy work queue comprises an indication of the patients who satisfy the clinical parameters. | 12-20-2012 |
20130317834 | CUSTOMIZED AND INTUITIVE ANTIBIOGRAMS - Methods, computer systems, and computer storage media are provided for utilizing a healthcare facility's antibiogram information to generate customized antibiograms. One or more user-selected filters are applied to the information in the antibiogram data store. Filters include organism type, antimicrobial type, date range, encounter type, healthcare facility unit, and end-user role. Using the selected filters, a customized antibiogram is generated and presented on a user interface. | 11-28-2013 |
20130346105 | COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT OF NURSING RISK ASSESSMENTS - Methods, computer systems, and computer storage media are provided for using patient information stored in association with the patient's electronic medical record at a first healthcare facility to generate a comprehensive nursing risk assessment for the patient. The comprehensive nursing risk assessment includes nursing risk scenarios for which the patient is at risk and nursing risk prevention measures designed to reduce that risk. The comprehensive nursing risk assessment can be utilized by clinicians other than clinicians in a nursing-type role. The comprehensive nursing risk assessment can also be communicated to other healthcare facilities that are either concurrently caring for the patient with the first healthcare facility or scheduled to care for the patient after the patient is discharged from the first healthcare facility. | 12-26-2013 |
20140136227 | READMISSION RISK ASSESSMENT - A readmission risk prediction model is generated and used for identifying patients having elevated risk of readmission and determining inpatient treatment and outpatient activities based on readmission risk. Readmission risk prediction models may be generated for a variety of different clinical conditions using logistic regression techniques. When a patient is admitted to a hospital, the patient's condition is identified and a corresponding readmission risk prediction model is employed to identify the patient's risk of readmission. The readmission risk may be presented to a clinician and employed to recommend interventions intended to treat the patient and reduce the probability of readmission for the patient. The patient's readmission risk may also be calculated after the patient has been discharged and used for planning outpatient activities for the patient. | 05-15-2014 |
Hugh H. Ryan, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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20120046965 | READMISSION RISK ASSESMENT - Readmission risk of patients admitted to a healthcare facility are determined using a generic readmission risk algorithm. The readmission risk assessment of patients may be based on portions of a patient's profile and may be performed before, during, and after their index admission. Based on the readmission risk assessment of patients, those patients that are at a greater risk for readmission may be identified. A readmission prevention worklist may be provide that identifies those patients and facilitates managing the risk of readmission for those patients. | 02-23-2012 |
20140180699 | ADVANCED RISK STRATIFICATION FOR CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT - Systems, methods, and user interfaces for providing dynamic risk stratification for clinical decision support are provided. Selections of patient types are received for patients. Assessments to utilize are determined in accordance with the patient types. The assessments are displayed to facilitate first clinicians assessing risk factors and contraindications for the patients. Information associated with the patients is received. Second clinicians may be alerted if risk factors for the patients are identified and the assessments have not been completed. Pharmacologic and/or mechanical prophylaxis is recommended and overall risk levels associated with the patients are indicated. | 06-26-2014 |
20140200915 | READMISSION RISK ASSESSMENT - Readmission risks of patients admitted to a healthcare facility are determined using a generic readmission risk algorithm. The readmission risk assessment of patients may be based on portions of a patient's profile and may be performed before, during, and after their index admission. Based on the readmission risk assessment of patients, those patients that are at a greater risk for readmission may be identified. A readmission prevention worklist may be provided that identifies those patients and facilitates managing the risk of readmission for those patients. | 07-17-2014 |
James Ryan, Littleton, CO US
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20090059930 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING VIRTUAL LOCAL AREA NETWORKS - A method for identifying VLANs associated with a network includes gathering actual network element configuration data from a plurality of network elements in the network, wherein the actual network element configuration data identifies one or more VLANs that at least some of the plurality of network elements are actually allocated to; correlating the actual network element configuration data with administrative VLAN data; and determining one or more VLANs that are not commonly identified in both the actual network element configuration data and the administrative VLAN data. A system includes a network monitoring system operable to gather actual network element configuration data from a plurality of network elements at one or more logical network sites, wherein the actual network element configuration data identifies one or more VLANs that at least some of the plurality of network elements are actually allocated to; and a VLAN services module operable to correlate the actual network element configuration data with administrative VLAN data, and further operable to determine one or more VLANs that are not commonly identified in both the actual network element configuration data and the administrative VLAN data. | 03-05-2009 |
20110149800 | Managing Virtual Local Area Network Domains - In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method of managing a virtual local area network (VLAN) domain associated with a network is provided. In this embodiment, the method comprises: defining a VLAN domain comprising a list of a plurality of connectively coupled ports of the network associated with the VLAN domain; and assigning at least one VLAN associated with the plurality of connectively coupled ports. In another embodiment, a system for managing virtual local area networks (VLANs) in a network is provided. In this embodiment, the system comprises a network provisioning module for defining a VLAN domain comprising a list of a plurality of connectively coupled ports of the network associated with the VLAN domain and assigning at least one VLAN associated with the plurality of connectively coupled ports. The system further comprises a a network monitoring system operable to gather actual network element configuration data from a plurality of network elements associated with one or more VLAN domains, wherein the actual network element configuration data identifies one or more VLANs that at least some of the plurality of network elements are actually allocated to; and a VLAN services module operable to correlate the actual network element configuration data with administrative VLAN data. The administrative VLAN data identifies one or more VLANs recognized by a business process. In one particular embodiment, the system is further operable to determine one or more VLANs that are not commonly identified in both the actual network element configuration data and the administrative VLAN data. | 06-23-2011 |
James J. Ryan, Dearborn, MI US
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20100280875 | VEHICLE SEAT COMPONENT SELECTION SYSTEM - A vehicle seat component selection system includes a showroom having a vehicle seat component display and a touch screen terminal for input of customer data such as vehicle identification, vehicle assembly location and vehicle assembly volume. The terminal has access to a vehicle seat component database which defines characteristics of each component, such as sourcing location, cost, and compatibility with other components. A customer seat selection report is created by selecting components from the database, with a signal provided in the event incompatible components are selected. The terminal graphically displays the components as they are selected, and indicates a price range for the seat assembly as it is being proposed. | 11-04-2010 |
James Patrick Ryan, Roswell, GA US
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20080242274 | Systems and methods for profile-based mobile commerce - The invention discloses systems and methods for integrating Mobile Commerce applications with dynamically generated user profiles. A profiling engine collects and stores information regarding a mobile subscriber's usage of Mobile Banking, Mobile Payment, and Mobile Brokerage, and stores the information in a profile. A Dynamic Event Server Subsystem comprising a Mobile Broker analyzes patterns in the subscriber's usage of these applications. The mobile broker can thus provide intelligent feedback regarding purchases and financial transactions back to the applications and to the subscriber. This feedback is provided in real time. | 10-02-2008 |
20120304070 | Multilayer Correlation Profiling Engines - A profiling engine is disclosed. The profiling engine collects information from a variety of sources in real time and stores the information in a profile. The profile may have a number of layers, each layer having a number of categories. The profile is made available for use by applications and services. | 11-29-2012 |
20130262321 | Multilayer Correlation Profiling Engines - A profiling engine is disclosed. The profiling engine collects information from a variety of sources in real time and stores the information in a profile. The profile may have a number of layers, each layer having a number of categories. The profile is made available for use by applications and services. | 10-03-2013 |
James W. Ryan, Augusta, GA US
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20090324626 | ISOLATED SNARE YKT6 GENOMIC POLYNUCLEOTIDE FRAGMENTS FROM CHOMOSOME 7 AND THEIR USES - The invention is directed to isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode human SNARE YKT6, human glucokinase, human adipocyte enhancer binding protein (AEBP1) and DNA directed 50kD regulatory subunit (POLD2), vectors and hosts containing these fragments and fragments hybridizing to noncoding regions as well as antisense oligonucleotides to these fragments. The invention is further directed to methods of using these fragments to obtain SNARE YKT6, human glucokinase, AEBP1 protein and POLD2 and to diagnose, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate a pathological disorder. | 12-31-2009 |
20090324627 | ISOLATED DNA DIRECTED 50kD REGULATORY SUBUNIT (POLD2) GENOMIC POLYNUCLEOTIDE FRAGMENTS FROM CHOMOSOME 7 AND THEIR USES - The invention is directed to isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode human SNARE YKT6, human glucokinase, human adipocyte enhancer binding protein (AEBP1) and DNA directed 50 kD regulatory subunit (POLD2), vectors and hosts containing these fragments and fragments hybridizing to noncoding regions as well as antisense oligonucleotides to these fragments. The invention is further directed to methods of using these fragments to obtain SNARE YKT6, human glucokinase, AEBP1 protein and POLD2 and to diagnose, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate a pathological disorder. | 12-31-2009 |
20100081709 | ISOLATED SNARE YKT6 GENOMIC POLYNUCLEOTIDE FRAGMENTS FROM CHOMOSOME 7 AND THEIR USES - The invention is directed to isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode human SNARE YKT6, human glucokinase, human adipocyte enhancer binding protein (AEBP1) and DNA directed 50 kD regulatory subunit (POLD2), vectors and hosts containing these fragments and fragments hybridizing to noncoding regions as well as antisense oligonucleotides to these fragments. The invention is further directed to methods of using these fragments to obtain SNARE YKT6, human glucokinase, AEBP1 protein and POLD2 and to diagnose, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate a pathological disorder. | 04-01-2010 |
20100291556 | ISOLATED AEBP1 GENOMIC POLYNUCLEOTIDE FRAGMENTS FROM CHOMOSOME 7 AND THEIR USES - The invention is directed to isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode human SNARE YKT6, human glucokinase, human adipocyte enhancer binding protein (AEBP1) and DNA directed 50 kD regulatory subunit (POLD2), vectors and hosts containing these fragments and fragments hybridizing to noncoding regions as well as antisense oligonucleotides to these fragments. The invention is further directed to methods of using these fragments to obtain SNARE YKT6, human glucokinase, AEBP1 protein and POLD2 and to diagnose, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate a pathological disorder. | 11-18-2010 |
20120010268 | ISOLATED GENOMIC POLYNUCLEOTIDE FRAGMENTS FROM THE p15 REGION OF CHROMOSOME 11 ENCODING HUMAN ACHAETE-SCUTE HOMOLOG 2 (HASH2) - Provided herein are isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments from the p15 arm of chromosome 11 encoding HASH2 and methods of use. | 01-12-2012 |
20120010269 | ISOLATED GENOMIC POLYNUCLEOTIDE FRAGMENTS FROM THE p15 REGION OF CHROMOSOME 11 ENCODING HUMAN SMS3 - Provided herein are isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments from the from the p15 region of chromosome 11 encoding human SMS3 (SMS3) and methods of use. | 01-12-2012 |
20120010270 | ISOLATED GENOMIC POLYNUCLEOTIDE FRAGMENTS FROM THE p15 REGION OF CHROMOSOME 11 ENCODING HUMAN TUMOR SUPPRESSING SUBTRANSFERABLE CANDIDATE 6 (TSSC6) - Provided herein are isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments from the from the p15 region of chromosome 11 encoding human tumor suppressing subtransferable candidate 6 and methods of use. | 01-12-2012 |
20120010275 | ISOLATED GENOMIC POLYNUCLEOTIDE FRAGMENTS FROM THE p15 REGION OF CHROMOSOME 11 - Provided herein are isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments from the p15 arm of chromosome 11 and methods of use. | 01-12-2012 |
20120016008 | ISOLATED GENOMIC POLYNUCLEOTIDE FRAGMENTS FROM THE p15 REGION OF CHROMOSOME 11 ENCODING HUMAN RIBOSOMAL PROTEIN L26 (RIBO26) - Provided herein are isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments from the from the p15 region of chromosome 11 encoding human ribosomal protein L26 (RIBO26) and methods of use. | 01-19-2012 |
20120283425 | Isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode human lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 - The invention is directed to isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode human lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2, vectors and hosts containing the fragment and fragments hybridizing to noncoding regions as well as antisense oligonucleotides to these fragments. The invention is further directed to methods of using these fragments to obtain human lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 and to diagnose, treat, prevent and/or ameliorate a pathological disorder. | 11-08-2012 |
James W. Ryan, South Milwaukee, WI US
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20100243200 | SUCTION LINE HEAT EXCHANGER MODULE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A heat exchanger module configured for use in a vapor compression based climate control system including a suction line heat exchanger having a plurality of stacked plates configured to accommodate two separate fluid flow paths for heat exchange therebetween. The heat exchanger also includes a first inlet for flow of a high pressure subcooled fluid from a condenser to the module along a first fluid flow path, a first outlet for flow of a low pressure superheated fluid from the module to a compressor along a second fluid flow path, a second outlet for flow of the subcooled fluid from the module to an evaporator along a third fluid flow path, and a second inlet for flow of the low pressure superheated fluid from the evaporator to the module along a fourth fluid flow path. The module also includes a port block with a first conduit for the third fluid flow path and a second conduit for the fourth fluid flow path. | 09-30-2010 |
J. Barry Ryan, Springfield, VA US
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20100181799 | DRAG REDUCING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - The disclosure comprises a pair of inflatable substantially inelastic lobes. A single lobe can be mounted on each of the rear trailer doors of a standard tractor-trailer unit. Each lobe can be inflated or deployed to provide an aerodynamic substantially planar contour extending rearwardly of the rear end of the vehicle. The aerodynamic shape of the lobes with stable and substantially planar external surfaces for air to pass over can be created by a series of internal cords and flag sets extending substantially horizontally and vertically in an array from one side of the lobe to the other side of each lobe. When the lobes are deflated, the trailer doors can be opened and latched to the side of the trailer in a conventional manner. | 07-22-2010 |
Jeremy Joseph Ryan, Louisville, KY US
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20100092625 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES - A cooking appliance comprises one or more power consuming features/functions including at least one of a cooking cavity having a heating element and a cooking surface having a surface heating element. A controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of current state of an associated energy supplying utility. The controller operates the cooking appliance in one of a plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode, in response to the received signal. The controller is configured to at least one of selectively delay, adjust and disable at least one of the one or more power consuming features/functions to reduce power consumption of the cooking appliance in the energy savings mode. | 04-15-2010 |
Jerry Ryan, Oak Creek, WI US
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20090127874 | DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY - A door latch assembly for use with a door. The door latch assembly includes first and second handles that are coupled to a pair of housings. The door latch assembly including an adjustable latch member that can be selectively coupled to either the first or second handle and can be incrementally repositioned with respect to the handle to which it is coupled to allow for adjustment of the adjustable latch member to the door. | 05-21-2009 |
Jimmy D. Ryan, Houma, LA US
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20120037369 | FISHING TOOL - Fishing tools for retrieving objects, i.e., “fish,” lodged within a wellbore are disclosed. The fishing tool comprises a tubular member having a tubular member bore with at least one profiled surface or insert disposed within or along the inner wall surface of the tubular member bore. The profiled surface or insert provides a fishing profile shaped to allow a portion of the fish to move past the fishing profile so that the fishing profile is disposed below the portion of the fish. The tubular member can then be actuated, such as through rotation, to align the portion of the fish with a shoulder of the fishing profile. Upward movement of the tool engages the shoulder with the portion of the fish. Continued upward movement of the tool facilitates retrieval of the fish from the wellbore. | 02-16-2012 |
John Ryan, Fairfax, VA US
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20110030539 | Device and Method for Controlled Breaching of Reinforced Concrete - A breaching apparatus includes an impactor element and a self-contained energy source. The self-contained energy source enables the impactor element to impact a first surface of a structure. The impactor element is configured to transmit a localized shock wave through the structure upon impact. The self-contained energy source is capable of accelerating the impactor element to a velocity sufficient to induce spalling at a second surface of the structure. Multiple breaching apparatuses can be supported by a frame to facilitate simultaneous or successive breaching of the structure. The breaching apparatus can be used in a method to breach a concrete structure. | 02-10-2011 |
20130126199 | CONTROLLED IMPACT RESCUE TOOL IMPACT ELEMENT - An impact element is provided and includes a single body drivable into an external element by force acting on a piston head. The single body includes a head and a shaft having a first end integrally coupled to the head, a second end opposite the first end and a central portion interposed between the first and second ends. The second end of the shaft is operatively connectable with the piston head to define a joint located remotely from the head. The first end of the shaft has a trailing portion with a diameter similar to that of the central portion, a leading portion with a diameter similar to that of the rear end of the head and a taper from the trailing portion to the leading portion. | 05-23-2013 |
John Ryan, Missoula, MT US
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20120097100 | Headlight restoration kit - A method and kit for restoration of a plastic headlight surface including the steps of conditioning a headlight surface by wet sanding with 600 grit sandpaper effective to remove a laminate coating, wiping the headlight surface with a lint free towel, cleaning the headlight surface with an alcohol treated towel, coating the headlight surface with an ultra violet light curable restoration formulation comprising aliphatic urethane acrylate in the range of 25% to 60%, a photoinitiator in the range of 1% to 5%, N-butyl acetate in the range of 5% to 25%, Toluene in the range of 3% to 15%, a Methyl isobutyl ketone in the range of 3% to 15%, a light stabilizer in the range of 1% to 5%, and includes a flow agent; and exposing the coated headlight surface to an ultra-violet light for at least 10 minutes. In the preferred embodiment, the formulation includes a hydrocarbon propellant and is applied from a spray can. | 04-26-2012 |
John Ryan, Independence, KY US
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20090133585 | REMAINING POPPING OIL GAUGE AND METHODS - Oil remaining for use in popcorn popping is continuously weighed and a signal indicating the status of remaining oil is generated to warn when oil must be replenished. Apparatus and methods are disclosed. | 05-28-2009 |
John J. Ryan, Independence, KY US
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20110083562 | Automatic Power Shut-Off To At Least A Portion Of A Cooking Apparatus - Methods to control power to a cooking appliance are provided. The methods include monitoring a power signal to the portion of the cooking appliance, including monitoring a current and/or voltage of the power signal. The methods also include selectively interrupting power to the portion of the cooking appliance in response to: determining that the current fails to exceed a current threshold within a time threshold, determining that the voltage fails to exceed a voltage threshold within a time threshold, deter mining that the current exceeds a current threshold for a first time threshold but fails to exceed the current threshold for a second time threshold, and determining that the voltage exceeds a voltage threshold for a first time threshold but fails to exceed the voltage threshold for a second time threshold. The methods also include temperature sensing and controlling the power signal based thereupon. | 04-14-2011 |
20140251154 | POPCORN POPPING KETTLE AND STUD RETAINER ASSEMBLY - A popcorn popping assembly includes a popcorn popping kettle having a side wall extending from a bottom wall. The assembly includes a plurality of retainers. Each of the retainers includes a bottom wall extending between a pair of side walls. The side walls and the bottom wall define a cavity, and an aperture is formed in the bottom wall and defines an essentially closed shaped periphery. The assembly includes a plurality of studs, each configured to be inserted through a respective aperture of a respective retainer. A plurality of fasteners are each configured to be received within the cavity of a retainer and couple with a stud to secure the stud to the retainer. A temperature sensor may extend through at least one of the apertures. A stud may be configured to cooperate with the temperature sensor and hold the temperature sensor in a predetermined location. | 09-11-2014 |
John W. Ryan, Boise, ID US
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20100011533 | DEBRIS RECEIVER - In one embodiment, a debris receiving drawer is mounted in a receptacle bay slideable between a single closed position and an open position, wherein the drawer includes a basin, a channel from the basin, and an outlet from the channel. The basin is configured to guide debris entering the basin toward the channel and the channel is configured to channel debris to the outlet. | 01-21-2010 |
20100139223 | DEBRIS RECEIVER - In one embodiment, an assembly including a receptacle having a drawer slidable in the receptacle for receiving debris into a suction debris collection system; the drawer includes: a floor; walls extending up from the floor, the floor and the walls defining a chamber having a forward part and a rearward part; an outlet from the rearward part of the chamber; and a seal configured to prevent the passage of air through an opening to the suction system when the drawer is in a closed position and suction is supplied to the opening. | 06-10-2010 |
Jonathan Ryan, Auburn, AL US
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20110087398 | GPS BASED PITCH SENSING FOR AN INTEGRATED STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM - A system and method for sensing vehicle global pitch angle and rate that uses global velocities measured from a single antenna global positioning system (GPS) receiver together with sensor fusion algorithms involving sensor signals and other computed signals. This constructed, or computed, vehicle body's pitch angle may replace the role of a pitch rate sensor in an integrated stability control system. Namely, it achieves enhanced vehicle state estimation without the need for a pitch rate sensor. | 04-14-2011 |
Joseph Robert Ryan, Greenville, WI US
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20120006800 | WELD BEAD FEATURE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - A welding system including an operator interface having a weld bead feature indicator and a weld parameter adjustment selector is provided. The weld parameter adjustment selector is adapted to receive a desired weld parameter adjustment from an operator. The welding system also includes control circuitry communicatively coupled to the operator interface and adapted to receive data encoding the desired weld parameter adjustment, to determine a change in a weld bead feature corresponding to the desired weld parameter adjustment, and to control the visual weld bead feature indicator to visually communicate the change in the weld bead feature to the operator. | 01-12-2012 |
20130327753 | CONTROLLED WAVEFORM WELDING WIRE FEEDER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A welding wire feeder includes a welding wire feed drive configured to drive welding wire towards a welding application and wire feed control circuitry coupled to the welding wire feed drive. The wire feed control circuitry is also configured to control the drive of welding wire towards the welding application. The welding wire feeder also includes power conversion circuitry and welding process control circuitry coupled to the power conversion circuitry. The power conversion circuitry is configured to receive input power from a welding power source and to convert the input power to controlled waveform welding output. The welding process control circuitry is configured to provide control signals for conversion of the input power to the controlled waveform welding output. The welding wire feeder also includes a process operator interface coupled to the welding process control circuitry and configured to permit operator selection of a controlled waveform welding process. | 12-12-2013 |
Julia Court Ryan, Bethesda, MD US
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20120124180 | WEB-BASED COMPLIANCE TOOL - A web-based compliance tool can be used to provide global companies and their employees with detailed information on local anti-corruption laws. In one embodiment, a method for providing a user with information on local laws in a plurality of jurisdictions to aid one or more persons in compliance therewith is provided on a web application. The information on the local laws may be developed by a legal professional in each jurisdiction in the form of a guide. A guide may include information on anti-corruption laws or information on laws affecting the hiring, retention, and termination of sales representatives. A guide may ensure compliance with local laws as well as, for example, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in the United States. | 05-17-2012 |
Julie A. Ryan, Hoover, AL US
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20080306457 | Enhanced surgical related liquid collection - Liquid collection apparatus usable during surgery, comprising in combination, first and second collectors arrayed and configured for receiving liquid dropping from a surgery area or areas, the collectors arrayed in selected edgewise proximal relation to enhance surgical related liquid collection and transfer capability. | 12-11-2008 |
Kevin J. Ryan, Eagle, ID US
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20100027310 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OPTICALLY-COUPLED MEMORY SYSTEMS - Optically-coupled memory systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system memory includes a carrier substrate, and a controller attached to the carrier substrate and operable to transmit and receive optical signals, and first and second memory modules. The module substrate of the first memory module has an aperture formed therein, the aperture being operable to provide an optical path for optical signals between the controller and an optical transmitter/receiver unit of the second memory module. Thus, the system memory provides the advantages of “free space” optical connection in a compact arrangement of memory modules. In an alternate embodiment, the first memory module includes a beam splitter attached to the module substrate proximate the aperture. In another embodiment, the first and second memory modules are staged on the carrier substrate to provide an unobstructed path for optical signals. In another embodiment, the optical transmitter/receiver unit projects outwardly from the module substrate to provide an unobstructed path for optical signals. | 02-04-2010 |
20110055478 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING INTERCONNECTIONS OF MEMORY DEVICES IN A MULTICHIP MODULE - An apparatus and method couples memory devices in a memory module to a memory hub on the module such that signals traveling from the hub to the devices have the same propagation time regardless of which device is involved. The hub receives memory signals from a controller over a high speed data link which the hub translates into electrical data, command and address signals. These signals are applied to the memory devices over busses having equivalent path lengths. The busses may also be used by the memory devices to apply data signals to the memory hub. Such data signals can be converted by the memory hub into memory signals and applied to the controller over the high speed data link. In one example, the memory hub is located in the center of the memory module. | 03-03-2011 |
20120036303 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OPTICALLY-COUPLED MEMORY SYSTEMS - Optically-coupled memory systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system memory includes a carrier substrate, and a controller attached to the carrier substrate and operable to transmit and receive optical signals, and first and second memory modules. The module substrate of the first memory module has an aperture formed therein, the aperture being operable to provide an optical path for optical signals between the controller and an optical transmitter/receiver unit of the second memory module. | 02-09-2012 |
Lawrence Ryan, Woodstock, GA US
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20110275364 | DEVICE-DRIVEN INTELLIGENCE AND FEEDBACK FOR PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION AND PLANNING OF A SERVICE NETWORK - System(s), device(s), method(s), and user interfaces are provided to enable a subscriber device to report network operation conditions, such as network performance incidents, to receive feedback from the network related to the incident and available or possibly available solutions, and to produce network intelligence suitable for network planning and network performance enhancement. Reporting of network performance incidents can be characterized by location and time of occurrence, wherein these intelligence is provided by the user device. Feedback provided by the network is based on the network performance data received as part of reporting an incident. The reporting described herein enables a network operator to generate network planning intelligence based on actual network performance as experienced at the subscriber level. | 11-10-2011 |
20140325019 | DEVICE-DRIVEN INTELLIGENCE AND FEEDBACK FOR PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION AND PLANNING OF A SERVICE NETWORK - A subscriber device reports network operation conditions, such as network performance incidents, to receive feedback from the network related to the incident and available or possibly available solutions, and to produce network intelligence suitable for network planning and network performance enhancement. Reporting of network performance incidents can be characterized by location and time of occurrence, wherein this intelligence is provided by the user device. Feedback provided by the network is based on the network performance data received as part of reporting an incident. The reporting described herein enables a network operator to generate network planning intelligence based on actual network performance as experienced at the subscriber level. | 10-30-2014 |
Marie Ryan, Bucker, KY US
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20090164347 | FUEL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for fuel accounting that enables an organization to verify that fueling being paid for has in fact been dispensed into their aircraft. In particular, various embodiments provide systems and methods to verify whether a particular fueling event occurred. In addition, various embodiments provide systems and methods to facilitate the front-end data capture of a fueling event by the organization operating the aircraft via a data pathway not under control of a fueling agent. Furthermore, various embodiments provide for systems and methods to allow an organization operating aircraft to verify fuel uplifted and fuel inventory over a selected period of time. | 06-25-2009 |
Mark T. Ryan, Haskell, OK US
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20090014971 | SHOPPING CART BASE - A shopping cart includes a base, a pair of masts, and a basket. The base extends generally horizontally between a front portion and a rear portion of the cart and including a plurality of wheels. The pair of masts extends generally vertically upward from the base in a generally singular plane extending laterally across the rear portion of the cart. Each mast includes a rear portion facing the rear portion of the cart and defining a generally straight surface, and a front portion facing in a direction generally opposite the rear portion of the respective mast and defining a generally concave curved portion. The basket includes a front portion and a rear portion with the rear portion of the basket connected to the base via the pair of masts to support the front portion of the basket in a vertically spaced relationship over the base adjacent the front portion of the cart. | 01-15-2009 |
20100032919 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A SHOPPING CART - A method of assembling shopping carts includes providing a basket defining including rear upright frame members. Each rear upright frame member defines includes a lower connecting portion. The method further includes providing a first base and providing a second base. The first base includes a pair of first base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of the lower connecting portions. The second base includes a pair of second base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of lower connecting portions, and the second base is shaped differently than the first base. The method includes selecting one of the first base and the second base having a desired base size and shape, and removably securing the basket to the selected one of the first base and the second base including coupling each lower connecting portion with one of the first base supports and second base supports. | 02-11-2010 |
20100327545 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A SHOPPING CART - A method of assembling shopping carts includes providing a basket defining including rear upright frame members. Each rear upright frame member defines includes a lower connecting portion. The method further includes providing a first base and providing a second base. The first base includes a pair of first base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of the lower connecting portions. The second base includes a pair of second base supports each configured to be removably secured to one of lower connecting portions, and the second base is shaped differently than the first base. The method includes selecting one of the first base and the second base having a desired base size and shape, and removably securing the basket to the selected one of the first base and the second base including coupling each lower connecting portion with one of the first base supports and second base supports. | 12-30-2010 |
Marshall C. Ryan, Grantsburg, WI US
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20090076470 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPOSING OF LIQUID SURGICAL WASTE FOR PROTECTION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS - An improved method for measuring and automatically disposing of infectious waste generated during and after surgical and clinical procedures is provided. The infectious waste removal device includes a suction source, a method for pressure verification, separation chamber for isolating fluids, containment reservoir, measurement chamber for determining fluid received, an information source for such fluid volumes, a quantitative method for calculating fluid dynamics, a post use cleaning method, and other attributes for use by the surgical team or healthcare staff in order to minimize health care worker handling of said infectious waste and to limit their possible exposure. | 03-19-2009 |
20090216205 | FLUID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for continuously aspirating and collecting fluid waste during a medical procedure without interruption for disposal of the collected fluid waste. The system includes a first reservoir in communication with a vacuum source which produces a negative pressure therein to draw the fluid waste from the patient using a suction hose connected thereto. A second reservoir is in communication with the first reservoir. A pump draws fluid from the first and second reservoirs while additional fluid waste continues to be drawn into the first reservoir through the fluid inlet. | 08-27-2009 |
Matthew Ryan, Appleton, WI US
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20100252217 | PAPER MACHINE CLOTHING WITH EDGE REINFORCEMENT - The invention relates to a clothing for a web-processing machine, in particular a tissue machine, including a flat basic structure with an upper side and a lower side, and with a coating which is applied to the upper side and/or lower side and includes at least one polymer material. At least one polymer material is a polyurea, in particular an elastomer polyurea. | 10-07-2010 |
20130139989 | JOINING PROCESS FOR A PAPERMACHINE CLOTHING - A joining process for an endless or seamed press fabric, the joining process including the step of providing a woven base fabric having a plurality of monofilament yarns including warp yarns extending in a machine direction and weft yarns extending in a cross machine direction, the woven base fabric being cut along one of the weft yarns and having two opposing ends and two side edges. A predetermined number of the weft yarns are removed along each of the two opposing ends to free a plurality of cut ends of the warp yarns, fringing the ends. The plurality of free cut ends of the two opposing ends are interdigitated with each other and the cut ends opposing and adjoining one another are heat bonded to define a joint area. | 06-06-2013 |
20140069549 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A SEAM AREA FOR A PMC BASE FABRIC - A process for preparing a seam area for a paper machine clothing (PMC) base fabric includes the steps of: forming the PMC base fabric by flat-weaving, the PMC base fabric including warp yarns extending in machine direction and weft yarns extending in cross machine direction and interwoven with the warp yarns, the weft yarns including first weft yarns and a second weft yarn, the second weft yarn being a multifilament yarn, the warp yarns, the first weft yarns, and the multifilament yarn being woven together on a loom in an original weaving process, the multifilament yarn being positioned in an anticipated seam area; and folding over the PMC base fabric, after weaving the multifilament yarn with the warp yarns, to form a seam loop of the PMC base fabric such that the multifilament yarn is a first one of the weft yarns on a sheet side of the seam loop. | 03-13-2014 |
Max B. Ryan, Moscow, ID US
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20120087656 | Systems and Methods for Extending a Deterministic Fieldbus Network over a Wide Area - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for extending a deterministic network over a wide geographical area. According to one embodiment, an IED may transmit data frames using a deterministic frame-based communication protocol, such as EtherCAT, via a local deterministic fieldbus. A first transceiver may encapsulate the data frames for transmission over a multiplexing synchronized optical network, such as a SONET network. A second transceiver may de-encapsulate the encapsulated data frames and transmit them via a remote deterministic fieldbus, such that communication between the local and remote deterministic fieldbuses is deterministic. Accordingly, an IED may communicate with a high level of determinism and/or in real-time with various components in a power delivery system across a wide geographical area including multiple deterministic fieldbuses. | 04-12-2012 |
Melinda D. Ryan, Sapulpa, OK US
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20100144429 | Unique identity trading charms for a secure controlled internet communication system - A method and product for the establishment and continued use of a secure online communication network between known and intentional acquaintances utilizing unique individual encoded exchanged objects, purchased by a purchaser and given to individuals known by the consumer, comprising a key object used to establish a closed network by the purchaser or host, and a plurality of exchanged token objects given to members or friends to whom an offer to join the closed network is extended, each exchanged token object containing a unique code required to log into the closed network, wherein communication may be held between the host and their friends without intrusion by persons outside the closed network. | 06-10-2010 |
Michael C. Ryan, Mitchellville, IA US
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20120006166 | GROUND ANCHOR STRAP PULLER, TENSIONER AND CUTTER - A tool for advancing and tensioning a strap of an erosion control system through an aperture of a retaining washer to provide hold down pressure to an erosion control mat is described. The tool has a foot member that is positioned atop the retaining washer and serves to hold it in place during the installation operation. An upright support bar extends above the foot member and a slide tensioning subassembly is mounted for sliding movement on the support bar. A clamp is carried on the slide tensioning subassembly for releasably grasping the strap. A handle is mounted on the upright support bar for up and down sliding movement and interconnected to the slide tensioning subassembly and the clamp so that downward movement of the handle closes the clamp to grasp the strap and pull the slide member upwardly to advance the strap through the washer. | 01-12-2012 |
20120033855 | PREDICTIVE FLIGHT PATH AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE MARKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for acquiring and targeting an object placed in motion, tracking the object's movement, and while tracking, measuring the object's characteristics and marking the object with an external indicator until the object comes to rest is provided. The systems and methods include an acquisition and tracking system, a data capture system, and a marking control system. Through the components of the system, an object moving through two or three dimensional space can be externally marked to assist with improving the performance of striking the object. | 02-09-2012 |
20120204811 | CELL COLLAR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for animal training, tracking, and monitoring are provided. The systems and methods include a command initiation system, a command receiving system, and a communication network. Through the components of the system, one can wirelessly control a device attached to an animal. | 08-16-2012 |
20130157636 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REASSIGNING AN ACTIVE MOBILE TELEPHONE CALL FROM DEVICE TO ANOTHER DEVICE - Systems and methods for reassigning active mobile telephone calls from one device to another device are provided. The systems and methods include receiving and answering a phone call, displaying a list of devices within a short range network, reassigning the telephone call to one of the devices, and disconnecting the call from the transferring device. | 06-20-2013 |
20130206279 | FLUID DELIVERY CONTROL NOZZLE - A fluid delivery nozzle for wireless communication to either an active or a passive device located on a vehicle and for wireless communication from the fluid delivery nozzle to a central location for storage of vehicle data. Upon initiation of a fluid delivery transaction, a communication link is established between a vehicle communication device and the central location and between a fluid container of the vehicle and the fluid delivery nozzle. The information received from the vehicle and container is relayed to the central location to authorize delivery of a fluid to the vehicle. Information is also transferred from the central location back and forth to the fluid delivery nozzle to update and store information regarding the fluid delivery transaction. | 08-15-2013 |
20130214904 | FLUID DELIVERY CONTROL NOZZLE - A fluid delivery nozzle for wireless communication to either an active or a passive device located on a vehicle and for wireless communication from the fluid delivery nozzle to a central location for storage of vehicle data. Upon initiation of a fluid delivery transaction, a communication link is established between a vehicle communication device and the central location and between a fluid container of the vehicle and the fluid delivery nozzle. The information received from the vehicle and container is relayed to the central location to authorize delivery of a fluid to the vehicle. Information is also transferred from the central location back and forth to the fluid delivery nozzle to update and store information regarding the fluid delivery transaction. | 08-22-2013 |
20130327790 | REFILLABLE AND RECHARGEABLE GREASE GUN RESERVOIR - A refillable reusable grease gun reservoir has grease inlet and outlet ports coupled with dry break fittings enabling the reservoir to be used and refilled. The reservoir may be filled through the top and/or bottom of the reservoir body. | 12-12-2013 |
20130341360 | GREASE GUN - An improved grease gun head has a rotating cylindrical lobed channel situated within the head so that the grease gun may utilize its own grease pump to refill its grease reservoir. The channel and configuration of ports may also be modified to remove the need for rotation of the grease channel. | 12-26-2013 |
20140137159 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A USER DEVICE TO SELECT AND WIRELESSLY RECEIVE TELEVISION AUDIO - Systems and methods for using a cell phone to select and wirelessly receive audio from a display in a multi-display environment are provided. | 05-15-2014 |
20140321707 | PREDICTIVE FLIGHT PATH AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE MARKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for acquiring and targeting an object placed in motion, tracking the object's movement, and while tracking, measuring the object's characteristics and marking the object with an external indicator until the object comes to rest is provided. The systems and methods include an acquisition and tracking system, a data capture system, and a marking control system. Through the components of the system, an object moving through two or three dimensional space can be externally marked to assist with improving the performance of striking the object. | 10-30-2014 |
Michael E. Ryan, Fountain Hills, AZ US
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20090126978 | REFERENCE LAYER OPENINGS - A component having reference layer openings to contribute towards achieving a differential impedance in a circuit, is described herein. | 05-21-2009 |
Patrick Ryan, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20110200898 | METHOD OF SUPPLYING REFORMATE TO AN ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE - A device and method for producing a reformate fuel from a hydrocarbon gas source. The invention enables the conversion of a dilute hydrocarbon gas into a more easily consumable reformate fuel. Gases having low concentrations of hydrocarbons are concentrated using a concentrator into a gaseous or liquid concentrated VOC fuel. The concentrated VOC fuel is then converted into a reformate using a reformer. The reformate is more easily consumed by an energy conversion device such as a combustion engine, fuel cell, sterling engine or similar device that converts chemical energy into kinetic or electrical energy. The reformer enables complex hydrocarbon fuels that are not normally suitable for use in an energy conversion device to be converted into a reformate. The reformate may be directly supplied into the energy conversion device. | 08-18-2011 |
20110232171 | METHOD OF MAKING A REFORMATE - A device and method for producing a reformate fuel from a hydrocarbon gas source. The invention enables the conversion of a dilute hydrocarbon gas into a more easily consumable reformate fuel. Gases having low concentrations of hydrocarbons are concentrated using a concentrator into a gaseous or liquid concentrated VOC fuel. The concentrated VOC fuel is then converted into a reformate using a reformer. The reformate is more easily consumed by an energy conversion device such as a combustion engine, fuel cell, sterling engine or similar device that converts chemical energy into kinetic or electrical energy. The reformer enables complex hydrocarbon fuels that are not normally suitable for use in an energy conversion device to be converted into a reformate. The reformate may be directly supplied into the energy conversion device. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232257 | DEVICE PRODUCING ENERGY - A device and method for producing a reformate fuel from a hydrocarbon gas source. The invention enables the conversion of a dilute hydrocarbon gas into a more easily consumable reformate fuel. Gases having low concentrations of hydrocarbons are concentrated using a concentrator into a gaseous or liquid concentrated VOC fuel. The concentrated VOC fuel is then converted into a reformate using a reformer. The reformate is more easily consumed by an energy conversion device such as a combustion engine, fuel cell, sterling engine or similar device that converts chemical energy into kinetic or electrical energy. The reformer enables complex hydrocarbon fuels that are not normally suitable for use in an energy conversion device to be converted into a reformate. The reformate may be directly supplied into the energy conversion device. | 09-29-2011 |
20110232277 | DEVICE FOR REFORMING A VOC GAS - A device and method for producing a reformate fuel from a hydrocarbon gas source. The invention enables the conversion of a dilute hydrocarbon gas into a more easily consumable reformate fuel. Gases having low concentrations of hydrocarbons are concentrated using a concentrator into a gaseous or liquid concentrated VOC fuel. The concentrated VOC fuel is then converted into a reformate using a reformer. The reformate is more easily consumed by an energy conversion device such as a combustion engine, fuel cell, sterling engine or similar device that converts chemical energy into kinetic or electrical energy. The reformer enables complex hydrocarbon fuels that are not normally suitable for use in an energy conversion device to be converted into a reformate. The reformate may be directly supplied into the energy conversion device. | 09-29-2011 |
Patrick Clarkson Ryan, Newport, RI US
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20110114124 | HYGIENIC TOOTHBRUSH AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A hygienic toothbrush comprises a bristle cover movably secured to the elongated body of the toothbrush to protect the bristles of the toothbrush when it is not being used. A storage compartment with a removable lid is provided in the handle of the toothbrush body for storing the cover when not in use. | 05-19-2011 |
20110247656 | Hygienic toothbrush and method of using same - A hygienic toothbrush comprises a bristle cover movably secured to the elongated body of the toothbrush to protect the bristles of the toothbrush when it is not being used. A storage compartment with a removable lid is provided in the handle of the toothbrush body for storing the cover when not in use. | 10-13-2011 |
Peter J. Ryan, Chesapeake, VA US
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20110071952 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPTIMIZING RESOURCE CONSUMPTION - A system and method for quantifying and optimizing resource consumption and waste generation of a plurality of resource consumer devices that consume one or more consumable resources to produce useful work. The system and method comprise an input module that receives input data related to each of the plurality of resource consumer devices and each of the one or more consumable resources, a resource consumer module that determines an amount of the one or more consumable resource consumed by each of the plurality of resource consumer devices under a particular load and an amount of waste produced by each of the plurality of resource consumer devices under the particular load based at least in part on the input data, a waste stream module that normalizes and sums the amount of waste produced by each of the plurality of resource consumer devices per amount of useful work produced, and an output module that determines costs associated with operating the plurality of resource consumer devices based at least in part on the amount of the one or more consumable resource consumed by each of the plurality of resource consumer devices and the normalized and summed amount of waste produced by each of the plurality of resource consumer devices. | 03-24-2011 |
Phillip A. Ryan, Memphis, TN US
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20100121321 | Surgical instrument and method - A surgical instrument comprises a hollow tube ( | 05-13-2010 |
20120172877 | SURGICAL TOOL COUPLING - A surgical instrument includes distal and proximal tube sections and a coupling that couples the distal tube section to the proximal tube section. The coupling includes first and second connector portions coupled to one of the distal tube section and the proximal tube section. The first and second connector portions are selectively engageable and disengageable with respect to each other and each include selectively engageable fixing members. The distal and proximal tube sections are rotationally fixed to each other when the fixing members of the second connector portion are engaged with the fixing members of the first connector portion. The distal and proximal tube sections can rotate relative to each other when the fixing members of the second connector portion are disengaged from the fixing members of the first connector portion. | 07-05-2012 |
20140065459 | DESTRUCTIVE BATTERY CLOSURE - An article comprising: (a) a battery support containing battery lead wires, (b) an opposing battery support attached to the battery support to create a battery closure, and (c) one or more batteries; wherein the batteries are secured in the battery closure, wherein the batteries are secured to the opposing battery support, the batteries supply energy to a device, and removing the opposing battery support from the battery closure disables transmission of electricity from the batteries via the battery lead wires to the device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066928 | BATTERY PACK ATTACHED TO A CABLE - An article comprising: (i) a handheld device including (a) a housing, (b) a powered element within the housing: (ii) a battery pack, wherein the handheld device is connected by an external cable to a functional system, wherein the battery pack is attached to the external cable, and wherein the battery pack supplies power to the powered element. | 03-06-2014 |
20140100511 | NOVEL PRESSURE EQUALIZATION TUBE - A pressure equalization tube assembly for insertion through a membrane of an ear is provided. The pressure equalization tube assembly includes a tube having an interior wall surface extending between a first end and a second end. The interior wall surface defines a lumen extending between the first and second ends. A first part extends from the first end of the tube and a second part extends from the second end of the tube. The first and second parts may be wire portions, coil portions, and/or superelastic flanges that are moveable between a collapsed state and an expanded state. | 04-10-2014 |
20140100567 | SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENT WITH ELECTROMECHANICAL CUTTING - A mechanical cutting device that makes use of mechanical (rotary) motion and suction to engage tissue also applies a cutting energy sufficient to vaporize the tissue. The rotation and suction are used to engage the tissue (sucking tissue into cutting windows when the cutting windows of inner and outer blades are aligned), and then the cutting member(s) function as an electrode(s) by having an electrical cutting signal applied thereto so that the cutting member(s) electrically cut the tissue as the cutting members relatively rotate. The electrical cutting signal is only applied as the windows become aligned up until the cutting of the tissue is completed. The cutting signal preferably is stopped after the cutting windows become misaligned. While the cutting windows are misaligned, a coagulation signal can be supplied to the cutting member so that the device functions as an electrocautery device. | 04-10-2014 |
20150073364 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument has a hollow tubular member, and a pressurization unit that has an outer valve portion, a pressurization device having a movable part configured to generate pressurized fluid when the movable part is moved, and an inner valve portion. The inner valve portion includes a first flow passage that is configured to fluidically connect a first port and a second port of the outer valve portion to each other when the inner valve portion is in a first position, and a second flow passage that is configured between the inner valve portion and the outer valve portion to fluidically connect the first port and a third port when the inner valve portion is in a second position. A sealing system fluidically isolates the second port and the third port from each other at any position of the inner valve portion. Pressurized fluid from the pressurization device causes the inner valve portion to move from the first position to the second position, thereby providing positive pressure to the hollow tubular member. | 03-12-2015 |
Randy D. Ryan, Tucson, AZ US
Robert A. Ryan, Roanoke, VA US
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20090309247 | Positionable gas injection nozzle assembly for an underwater pelletizing system - A positionable gas nozzle assembly for injecting and directing pressurized air or other gas having an inert nature into a pellet slurry so as to increase the velocity of the slurry from a pelletizer to and through a dryer. The variably positionable nozzle can be inserted, retracted and/or intermediately positioned to facilitate start-up of the pelletization process, reduce or eliminate pellet hang-up points, maximize and optimize the velocity of the pellet slurry throughput, and to adjust the aspiration level of the pellet slurry such that the internal heat of the pellets is retained for improved degrees of crystallization and/or drying. | 12-17-2009 |
20090315206 | Positionable gas injection nozzle assembly for an underwater pelletizing system - A positionable gas nozzle assembly having a nozzle tube for injecting and directing pressurized air or other inert gas into a pellet slurry so as to increase the velocity of the slurry from a pelletizer to and through a dryer. The variably positionable nozzle tube can be inserted, retracted and/or intermediately positioned either manually or using an automated control system. The automated control system preferably includes a pneumatic cylinder movably engaged with a carriage that is fixedly coupled to the nozzle tube. The pneumatic cylinder contains a piston that is magnetically coupled with the carriage such that movement of the piston in response to the injection of pressurized air into the cylinder also moves the carriage and the nozzle tube to obtain the variable positions. | 12-24-2009 |
Robert E. Ryan, Diamondhead, MS US
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20090297399 | Photocatalytic Fog Disseminating System for Purifying Air and Surfaces - A photocatalytic fog disseminating system is used to disperse and activate photocatalytic particles. The photocatalytic particles preferably are nanoscale particles of titanium oxide. An aqueous suspension of the photocatalytic particles is dispersed by the system as an aerosol, and a photon source is used to excite the dispersed particles in order to initiate photocatalytic redox reactions that degrade airborne or sedentary organic impurities that come into contact with the aerosol. | 12-03-2009 |
20100042234 | Expert System for Controlling Plant Growth in a Contained Environment - In a system for optimizing crop growth, vegetation is cultivated in a contained environment, such as a greenhouse, an underground cavern or other enclosed space. Imaging equipment is positioned within or about the contained environment, to acquire spatially distributed crop growth information, and environmental sensors are provided to acquire data regarding multiple environmental conditions that can affect crop development. Illumination within the contained environment, and the addition of essential nutrients and chemicals are in turn controlled in response to data acquired by the imaging apparatus and environmental sensors, by an “expert system” which is trained to analyze and evaluate crop conditions. The expert system controls the spatial and temporal lighting pattern within the contained area, and the timing and allocation of nutrients and chemicals to achieve optimized crop development. A user can access the “expert system” remotely, to assess activity within the growth chamber, and can override the “expert system”. | 02-18-2010 |
Robert M. Ryan, Bay Head, NJ US
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20090126483 | Fluid Monitoring Apparatus and Method - A fluid monitoring apparatus and method is disclosed for use in an underground utility vault. Specifically, a system utilizing multiple sensors to determine the total amount and type of fluid present in a utility vault is disclosed. A first sensor located above the fluid detects and determines the overall depth of fluid present. A second sensor, relying on specific properties of the fluid(s) present, is located in contact with the fluids present. The information regarding specific fluid level and type is conveyed to a central location for monitoring. | 05-21-2009 |
Saul Ryan, Spring Hill, TN US
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20090002154 | Locating Device for Identifying the Location of Misplaced Items and Method Therein - A locating device has a base unit with a plurality of selectable buttons that are assigned to items a user wants to keep track of. Self adhesive transceivers are attached to the items. The base is permanently attached to a wall or cupboard. In another embodiment, a wearable bracelet works in conjunction with the base unit to provide directional information as well as serving as a portable locator unit. Both the base unit and the bracelet utilize buttons that are customizable with icons that represent the devices they locate. A microprocessor performs signal processing required to selectively transmit and receive unique electronic identifiers associated with each transceiver units. Each transceiver is adapted to receive a unique identifier signal and to transmit a response. The response is used to indicate the location of the item. Power saving functions are built into the instructional program implemented by the microprocessor. | 01-01-2009 |
Scott Ryan, Littleton, CO US
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20100299277 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND ENHANCING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS - The present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for enhancing the dissemination of information throughout an organization, and more particularly to developing meaningful mentoring relationships within such an organization. Tools are provided that allow mentors and learners to define their current traits as well as relationship goals and, based on those defined traits and goals, locate valuable learners/mentors. | 11-25-2010 |
Sean Ryan, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20080258447 | TETHER VENTING SYSTEM FOR AIRBAG MODULE - A system and method for venting an airbag is provided. The system includes a set of vent doors, thereby reducing the overall package spaced that would otherwise be required to allow the doors to swing open. The vent doors are connected by a single tether or by multiple tethers to the primary surface of the airbag cushion. | 10-23-2008 |
20090039629 | AIRBAG SYSTEM FOR OUT-OF-POSITION OCCUPANT PROTECTION AND ADAPTIVE VENTING - The present invention provides a vehicle airbag assembly and method for deployment. An inflator is connected to an airbag wherein the inflator generates gases that cause inflation of the airbag. A housing substantially encloses the airbag and the inflator. The housing includes a vent hole for venting gases. An airbag tether is included having at least a first and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the airbag and the second end is attached to a venting member. The venting member, being configured to cover the vent hole, is moveable with respect to the housing. During a first airbag deployment stage, the venting member is forced away from the vent hole as the inflator generates gases. An actuator releases the second end of the airbag tether from the venting member during a second airbag deployment stage for the passage of gases through the vent hole. | 02-12-2009 |
Sean Timothy Ryan, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20100078921 | OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM - System and method for protecting an occupant in a vehicle seat, through the use of an occupant protection system is disclosed, wherein the vehicle seat includes a backrest section and a seat section. The occupant protection system includes a first airbag assembly having a first inflatable airbag, wherein the first airbag assembly is containable within an airbag recess located within a vehicle roof portion. A second airbag assembly is included having a second inflatable airbag and a deployment location. The second airbag assembly is mounted to a frame that is integrated with the seat while being external to a seat cushion. The first inflatable airbag is configured to extend downward from the roof portion to below a passenger shoulder-thorax protection region while in an inflated state. The second inflatable airbag is configured to extend upward from the deployment location through a passenger pelvic-thorax protection region while in an inflated state. | 04-01-2010 |
Shaun Ryan, Taylor, MI US
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20110088024 | SOFTWARE UPDATES VIA DIGITAL AUDIO MEDIA - Systems and methods for processing encoded digital data for programming a device to be re-programmed in an audio playback system. The system includes an audio media source containing digital data having audio data or encoded data in an audio data format. An audio media reader reads the digital data from the audio media source. A stream detector receives the digital data from the audio media reader and detects whether the received digital data includes encoded data formatted as audio data or audio data. An audio receiver device receives the audio data and processes the audio data for playback. A device to be re-programmed uses the encoded data formatted as audio data. | 04-14-2011 |
Thomas J. Ryan, Conifer, CO US
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20090292531 | SYSTEM FOR HANDLING A PLURALITY OF STREAMING VOICE SIGNALS FOR DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIVE ACTION THERETO - Streaming voice signals, such as might be received at a contact center or similar operation, are analyzed to detect the occurrence of one or more unprompted, predetermined utterances. The predetermined utterances preferably constitute a vocabulary of words and/or phrases having particular meaning within the context in which they are uttered. Detection of one or more of the predetermined utterances during a call causes a determination of response-determinative significance of the detected utterance(s). Based on the response-determinative significance of the detected utterance(s), a responsive action may be further determined. Additionally, long term storage of the call corresponding to the detected utterance may also be initiated. Conversely, calls in which no predetermined utterances are detected may be deleted from short term storage. In this manner, the present invention simplifies the storage requirements for contact centers and provides the opportunity to improve caller experiences by providing shorter reaction times to potentially problematic situations. | 11-26-2009 |
20090292532 | RECOGNITION PROCESSING OF A PLURALITY OF STREAMING VOICE SIGNALS FOR DETERMINATION OF A RESPONSIVE ACTION THERETO - Streaming voice signals, such as might be received at a contact center or similar operation, are analyzed to detect the occurrence of one or more unprompted, predetermined utterances. The predetermined utterances preferably constitute a vocabulary of words and/or phrases having particular meaning within the context in which they are uttered. Detection of one or more of the predetermined utterances during a call causes a determination of response-determinative significance of the detected utterance(s). Based on the response-determinative significance of the detected utterance(s), a responsive action may be further determined. Additionally, long term storage of the call corresponding to the detected utterance may also be initiated. Conversely, calls in which no predetermined utterances are detected may be deleted from short term storage. In this manner, the present invention simplifies the storage requirements for contact centers and provides the opportunity to improve caller experiences by providing shorter reaction times to potentially problematic situations. | 11-26-2009 |
20090292533 | TREATMENT PROCESSING OF A PLURALITY OF STREAMING VOICE SIGNALS FOR DETERMINATION OF A RESPONSIVE ACTION THERETO - Streaming voice signals, such as might be received at a contact center or similar operation, are analyzed to detect the occurrence of one or more unprompted, predetermined utterances. The predetermined utterances preferably constitute a vocabulary of words and/or phrases having particular meaning within the context in which they are uttered. Detection of one or more of the predetermined utterances during a call causes a determination of response-determinative significance of the detected utterance(s). Based on the response-determinative significance of the detected utterance(s), a responsive action may be further determined. Additionally, long term storage of the call corresponding to the detected utterance may also be initiated. Conversely, calls in which no predetermined utterances are detected may be deleted from short term storage. In this manner, the present invention simplifies the storage requirements for contact centers and provides the opportunity to improve caller experiences by providing shorter reaction times to potentially problematic situations. | 11-26-2009 |
Thomas Patrick Ryan, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110026090 | Multi-purpose periscope with display and overlay capabilities - A collimated periscope that is switchable between a normal optical view of the outside, a display view, and an overlay view in which the outside view and display view are combined. The switching element is an electronically switchable mirror with primarily reflective, primarily transparent, and intermediate states, depending on the application of electrical potentials. | 02-03-2011 |
Vivian Ryan, Hampton, NJ US
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20100045326 | THERMAL MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - The invention, in one aspect, provides a semiconductor device ( | 02-25-2010 |
Walter N. Ryan, Columbus, IN US
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20080200839 | DUAL STIFFNESS WIRE GUIDE - A composite wire guide is formed from a more flexible distal wire guide and stiffer proximal wire guide. The flexible and stiff wire guides are joined by a connector that is tapered to provide a smooth transition between the distal and proximal portions. In other embodiments, wire guides may be joined by a joining ring, which may have a cross-section that is uniform, stepped, or tapered. | 08-21-2008 |
William J. Ryan, Rye, CO US
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20100181799 | DRAG REDUCING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - The disclosure comprises a pair of inflatable substantially inelastic lobes. A single lobe can be mounted on each of the rear trailer doors of a standard tractor-trailer unit. Each lobe can be inflated or deployed to provide an aerodynamic substantially planar contour extending rearwardly of the rear end of the vehicle. The aerodynamic shape of the lobes with stable and substantially planar external surfaces for air to pass over can be created by a series of internal cords and flag sets extending substantially horizontally and vertically in an array from one side of the lobe to the other side of each lobe. When the lobes are deflated, the trailer doors can be opened and latched to the side of the trailer in a conventional manner. | 07-22-2010 |