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Alanson Sample, Seattle, WA US
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| 20120113576 | EXTENDABLE WIRELESS POWER DELIVERY FOR SMALL DEVICES - In various embodiments, an electronic device such as a portable computer has a structure that extends from the device to wirelessly transfer electrical power between itself and an external device. The structure may be placed in a non-extended position when not being used for such power transfer. In some embodiments power transfer may take place in either direction, and may be used for various purposes, such as to provide operational power and/or to charge a battery. The external device may be placed on or near the extended structure for power transfer to take place. | 05-10-2012 |
Alanson P. Sample, Seattle, WA US
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| 20100045114 | ADAPTIVE WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes feature of coupling a resonator of a transmitter and a resonator of a receiver together by a common inductance of the transmitter and the receiver; and adjusting environmental parameters or system parameters or both of the transmitter, the receiver, or both, to control power transmitted wirelessly between the transmitter and the receiver. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100052811 | FLAT, ASYMMETRIC, AND E-FIELD CONFINED WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes feature of a transmitter and receiver having a substantially two-dimensional resonator structure including a flat coil; and an impedance-matching structure operably connected to the resonator structure, the transmitter configured to transmit power wirelessly. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100081379 | WIRELESSLY POWERED SPEAKER - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of wirelessly powering a speaker. A system of coupled magnetic resonators may be used to deliver both power and audio wirelessly to a receiver/radio receiver/speaker. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100187913 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of transmitting power from a transmitter of a wireless power system at a multiplicity of frequencies between a first transmission frequency and a second transmission frequency at a first power level and transmitting power from the transmitter at a second power level and at one or more frequencies between the first transmission frequency and the second transmission frequency if the one or more receiving devices are determined to be coupled to the transmitter. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20120080957 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of a receiving antenna configured to wirelessly receive power transmitted by a transmitting device and arranged to associate or dissociate with the transmitting device. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120153739 | RANGE ADAPTATION MECHANISM FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - In accordance with various aspects of the disclosure, a method and apparatus is disclosed that includes features of a switching mechanism coupled to a wireless power transmitting device, wherein the switching mechanism is configured to selectively control operation of a transmitting coil in the wireless power transmitting device. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120234922 | SOLAR POWERED RFID TAGS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREFORE - An embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus, comprising a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, wherein the RFID tag includes an antenna, and wherein at least one amorphous silicon or organic photovoltaic solar cell is integrated with the antenna. | 09-20-2012 |
Angela Sample, Lexington Park, MD US
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| 20100229357 | Quick Release Fitting - A quick release fitting including a housing assembly having a main portion and a housing arm extending from the main portion, a locking arm and a locking mechanism. The locking arm has a first locking arm end and a second locking arm end, the first locking arm is rotatably attached to the housing arm. The locking mechanism is disposed within the housing assembly, and communicates with the second locking arm end such the locking arm can be locked or unlocked to the housing assembly. When locked the locking arm is secured to the housing assembly and the housing arm, the locking arm and the housing assembly form a slot, when unlocked the locking arm is not secured to the housing assembly. | 09-16-2010 |
Barry Sample, Seneca, SC US
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| 20130017133 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUID SAMPLE PROCESSING - A system for processing a fluid sample includes a tube and a piston. The tube has an open end and a closed end, and a volume defined therebetween. The volume is further defined by an interior surface of the tube. The tube is designed to receive a collection media holding the fluid sample. The piston has a first side and a second side, and is designed to be inserted into the tube via the open end of the tube. The piston is further designed to be translatable within the tube, and to compress the collection media between the closed end of the tube and the first side of the piston such that at least a portion of the fluid sample is removed from the collection media and driven to the second side of the piston. | 01-17-2013 |
Char Sample, Ellicott City, MD US
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| 20080222727 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING INTRUSION AT A WEB HOST - A web host intrusion prevention system includes a filter engine [ | 09-11-2008 |
Charles Robert Sample, Green Bay, WI US
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| 20120067451 | Method and Apparatus for Volumetric Metering and Depositing - A method and apparatus are provided for the volumetric metering and depositing of a food product comprising a plurality of particles or flowable particles. The plurality of food particles are transported upon a discharge conveyor having a first rate of speed, the plurality of particles arranged uniformly from passing beneath a product leveling device. When the plurality of particles reach the end of the discharge conveyor, the particles fall from the end of the conveyor under the operation of gravity and are deposited in a shuttle while the shuttle travels at a second rate of speed from a position at least partially below the conveyor to collect the falling particles in cells or receiving receptacles. The relationship between the first rate of speed of the conveyor and the second rate of speed of the shuttle define a metered amount of particles collected in each of the receiving receptacles. | 03-22-2012 |
Edward W. Sample, Plano, TX US
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| 20090022877 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS STEAM INJECTED CITRUS PEEL CELLULAR EXPANSION - A system and method for processing citrus peel treating by injecting steam into citrus peel. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20110305808 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS CITRUS PEEL CELLULAR EXPANSION - A method for treating citrus peel by processing pieces of raw citrus peel through a plurality of progressive, continuous clean steaming and mechanical pressing stages; rupturing at least some of the cells of the pieces of raw citrus peel to release liquid, sugar and oil bound within the pieces of raw citrus peel; and transforming the pieces of raw citrus peel into press cake and pressate. The clean steaming step ay involve using clean steam that is free of chemical water treatment additives. | 12-15-2011 |
Greg Sample, Newberg, OR US
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| 20090266966 | Position Retention Device for Retaining Projector Folding Mirror - Position retention devices and methods for aligning and retaining a folding mirror assembly to a docking structure of a projector of a display system are provided herein. An example of such devices includes an adhesive backed retention pad having an adhesive surface configured to bond with the folding mirror assembly, and an alignment screw configured to fasten the folding mirror assembly to the docking structure by threading through the docking structure and into the adhesive backed retention pad, the adhesive backed retention pad retaining the alignment screw via a compression force. An example of such methods includes adhering an adhesive backed retention pad to the folding mirror assembly, the adhesive backed retention pad having an adhesive surface configured to bond with the folding mirror assembly, and fastening the folding mirror assembly to the docking structure by threading an alignment screw through the docking structure and into the adhesive backed retention pad, the adhesive backed retention pad retaining the alignment screw via a compression force. | 10-29-2009 |
Jennifer L. Sample, Bethesda, MD US
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| 20080254502 | Method and Apparatus for Detection of Bioaerosols - A method and apparatus for evaluating a bioaerosol sample is provided which includes detecting frequency and/or time resolution factors that allow discriminate between a plurality of signals emitted by the bioaerosol to selectively detect biological materials contained in the bioaerosol sample from materials of non-biological origin and potentially associated with a pathogenic bioaerosol. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20100137528 | Method for Functionalizing Nanotubes and Improved Polymer-Nanotube Composites Formed Using Same - A polymerizable ligand comprising, in one embodiment, a polyaromatic compound, with a terminal functional group, non-covalently bonded to the sidewalls of carbon nanotubes. This structure preserves the structural, mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical properties of the CNTs and ensures that an unhindered functional group is available to bond with an extended polymer matrix thereby resulting in an improved polymer-nanotube composite. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100209516 | Triggered Drug Release Via Physiologically Responsive Polymers - A drug delivery system, product and method which effectuates delivery of appropriate amounts of a pharmaceutically active agent only upon stimulus of a physiological agent released during a disease event are described. A polymer that can bind to a specific biological stimulus and respond with a specific response is included. The response may be release of a pharmaceutical agent, an optical signal or a change in physical properties of the polymer. The design of associative polymers that are held together using temporary bonds which will dissolve, break apart or swell in the presence of the specific stimulus are described. One embodiment includes a reversible response to a biological stimulus. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110049390 | Method and Apparatus for Detection of Bioaerosols - A method and apparatus for evaluating a bioaerosol sample is provided which includes detecting frequency and/or time resolution factors that allow discriminate between a plurality of signals emitted by the bioaerosol to selectively detect biological materials contained in the bioaerosol sample from materials of non-biological origin and potentially associated with a pathogenic bioaerosol. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110086987 | Method for Functionalizing Nanotubes and Improved Polymer-Nanotube Composites Formed Using Same - A polymerizable ligand comprising, in one embodiment, a polyaromatic compound, with a terminal functional group, non-covalently bonded to the sidewalls of carbon nanotubes. This structure preserves the structural, mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical properties of the CNTs and ensures that an unhindered functional group is available to bond with an extended polymer matrix thereby resulting in an improved polymer-nanotube composite. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20130040150 | Nanoparticle Taggants for Explosive Precursors - An article includes a substrate with a plurality of independent taggant layers that each include metal oxide nanocrystals doped with at least one Lanthanide element. Each taggant layer includes metal oxide nanocrystals doped with a different Lanthanide element than each other taggant layer. | 02-14-2013 |
Jennifer L. Sample, Chevy Chase, MD US
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| 20120039814 | Topical Compositions and Methods of Detection and Treatment - A topical composition includes a nanoemulsion of a plurality of hydrophobic particles having a hydrophilic coating therein. The hydrophobic particles are derived from the same or different hydrophobic material and each hydrophobic particle has a melting point below the melting point of the respective hydrophobic material. The nanoemulsion further includes one or more pharmaceutically active agents and/or one or more chemiluminescent disease-detecting systems. | 02-16-2012 |
Joe M. Sample, Spokane, WA US
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| 20110072698 | Display Apparatuses - An apparatus includes a display body having a three-dimensionally contoured exterior shape and an interior, hand-receiving cavity extending within the display body. An optional display cover may be mounted on a selected portion of the display body or included in an unassembled kit. The display cover bears a communication attribute and is configured for repeated removal from and replacement on the display body. The apparatus may be configured for use by a person as a hand-mounted display. | 03-31-2011 |
John Sample, Centennial, CO US
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| 20130063259 | Wireless Radio Frequency Switch Controller - A wireless radio frequency switch controller that requires no batteries is disclosed, as is a method for interacting between the wireless radio frequency switch controller and a Bluetooth device. The wireless radio frequency switch controller taps into the existing garage door control wiring and uses capacitors to retain power (voltage and current), which is a form of energy harvesting. The Bluetooth device interaction causes a digital controlled switch such as a transistor, solid state switch, or electrochemical relay, which operates the desired garage door motor thereby opening and closing the garage door. Additionally, the wireless radio frequency switch controller may operate in conjunction with different parent systems such as thermostats, doorbells, security systems, or the like. | 03-14-2013 |
John M. Sample, Centennial, CO US
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| 20090209205 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING VIDEO SIGNAL OVER BLUETOOTH WIRELESS INTERFACE - A wireless wearable video headset device useful for viewing and listening to multimedia content. In one embodiment, the device operates by receiving a digital encoded audio/video signal from a host device of a Bluetooth™ wireless connection, the Bluetooth™ connection established via a Serial Port Profile (SPP), and the digital video signal having been previously compressed with Windows Media Video (WMV) or H. 264 compliant compression. The received digital audio/video signal is then forwarded over a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection to an internal processor which then decompressed video content in the digital video signal to generate a component video signal that is suitable for handling by a display driver. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090251409 | MOBILE WIRELESS DISPLAY SOFTWARE PLATFORM FOR CONTROLLING OTHER SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - A wireless headset can incorporate a wireless communication controller that not only provides a video link to a host device, but also provides for control and management of a host device and other more devices. In this context, a host device may be any appropriate device that sources audio, video, text, and other information, such as a cell phone, personal computer, laptop, media player, and/or the like. | 10-08-2009 |
John T. Sample, Pearl River, LA US
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| 20100088308 | System and Method for Automated Discovery, Binding, and Integration of Non-Registered Geospatial Web Services - A method and computer system for identifying internet web pages containing documents that comply with a predetermined XML schema. The method includes searching the internet with a search engine for web pages using initial search terms and identifying a first set of HTTP URLs, web crawling at least the first set of HTTP URLs to identify additional HTTP URLs, appending a query to the identified URLs, and evaluating the responses to the query to determine which responses comply with the predetermined XML schema. The XML schema can be a Web Mapping Services schema. The system can store responses that comply with the XML schema in a database of servers, periodically check the database for validity, and convert the map requests for map servers in the database to a GIDB Portal Interface API. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100332192 | Method and Tools for Self-Describing Data Processing - A data set can self-describe a set of data specifications that describe the physical measurements, spatial representation, and file format of data stored in the data set. A data processing tool can self-describe a set of input specifications of the physical measurements, spatial representation, and file storage format of data that can be accepted for processing by the tool. Fully automated methods for coordinating the processing and analysis of the data set by the data processing tool are presented which ensure that the data input to a data processing tool represents the proper physical measurements, has the proper spatial representation, and is in the proper file format to permit the data processing tool to produce logically correct output. | 12-30-2010 |
Kirby Sample, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20110009435 | HETERO BICYCLIC CARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVES AND THEIR PHARMACEUTICAL USE AND COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I | 01-13-2011 |
Kirby R. Sample, St. Louis, MO US
Kirk Martin Sample, Dearborn, MI US
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| 20100092766 | WATER BORNE SOFT-FEEL COATING COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a water borne coating composition comprising a polyurethane and a polyisocyanate, wherein the composition further comprises a compound having a molecular weight of at most 1,000 and having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups, with the proviso that said compound having a molecular weight of at most 1,000 and having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups is not a poly(ethylene glycol), and that the polyurethane differs from the material formed by reaction of the polyisocyanate and the compound having a molecular weight of at most 1,000 and having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups. | 04-15-2010 |
Michael Scott Sample, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20130060534 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VALIDATING AND CUSTOMIZING OLIGONUCLEOTIDES SEQUENCES - A system and method is provided to customize and validate an oligonucleotide plate and/or tube design. A graphical user interface enables a user to submit oligo design data in a series of steps. One or more rules are used to validate the oligo plate design data as it is submitted. The graphical user interface also enables the user to modify oligonucleotide design data to correct errors and/or to obtain a valid oligonucleotide plate design. | 03-07-2013 |
Philip B. Sample, Wakefield, MA US
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| 20080276453 | Autoclavable Switch Assembly - A device includes a printed circuit board having a first surface and a second surface. The printed circuit board defines an opening therethrough from the first surface to the second surface and a circuit formed on the first surface of the printed circuit board with no portion of the circuit intersecting the opening. The second surface of the printed circuit board at least partially bounds a first channel in fluid communication with the opening. A method of venting includes displacing air within a cavity of a switch by moving the air through one or more channels formed in a layer defining cut-outs in fluid communication with the cavity. The air is moved through an opening formed in a printed circuit board. The layer is positioned at a first side of the printed circuit board. In addition, the method includes moving the air through a venting channel positioned at a second, opposite side of the printed circuit board and into the surrounding-environment. | 11-13-2008 |
R.h. Barry Sample, Seneca, SC US
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| 20090289448 | CHAIN OF CUSTODY FORMS AND METHODS - A chain-of-custody form having integrated removable specimen seals and methods for using the form to identify a test sample collected from a donor and document the handling of the test sample. The form comprises a blank having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion comprises a first section having one or more spaces for recording demographic and testing information, and one or more indicia of the information to be recorded in one or more marked spaces; and a second section having a marked space for the donor to affix a signature and one or more indicia of the purpose of the space. An identifier that is unique to the form is recorded within the first portion and within the second portion. The identifier includes an specimen identification number or some other method of specimen identification such as a bar-code. | 11-26-2009 |
Timothy Clyde Sample, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20090013337 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING DATA LIBRARY MANAGERS - A device, method, and system for switching library managers of a data library while maintaining data library storage devices online. A library manager accepts and executes data transaction commands for access to data residing on the storage devices of the data library. A transition manager module receives a directive to transition library management functions from a first library manager to a second library manager. The transition manager module stops the first library manager from accepting new data transaction commands while maintaining the storage devices online. The first library manager may execute previously accepted data transaction commands. The transition manager module suspends the library management functions of the first library manager and activates the library management functions of the second library manager. The storage devices of the data library may complete data transaction commands throughout the library manager transition. | 01-08-2009 |