Schaff, US
Christopher G. Schaff US
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20090145784 | Combination cymbal case and chair - A carrying case that functions as a chair or stool and is specifically designed to carry and protect cymbals. The case is designed to carry multiple cymbals and other items while providing a comfortable ergonomic seat for use during performance or setup. This combination cymbal case and chair will provide a cost effective, portable method of transporting cymbals, and other items while also serving as a comfortable place to sit. | 06-11-2009 |
Christopher George Schaff, Morton, IL US
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20130025432 | Combination carrying case and kick drum creep preventer - A combination carrying case and kick drum creep preventer that allows a drummer to conveniently transport items to a performance or rehearsal venue and prevent unwanted kick drum creep. The case is specially designed to open into a platform and provide a suitable area which is a kick drum placement area. Integrally attached to the case/platform structure near the kick drum placement area is a kick drum creep preventer that the kick drum can be placed against. Such a system provides a cost effective, simple and easy method for drummers to setup and play a kick drum along with other musical instruments without the problem of unwanted kick drum creep or motion. | 01-31-2013 |
20140215801 | Method of securing a musical instrument stand to a flat surface - A method of securing a musical instrument stand to a platform surface. This method allows efficient and repeatable positioning of a musical instrument stand onto a platform surface thus saving a musician time and effort during setup and tear down. | 08-07-2014 |
Cody J. Schaff, Durango, CO US
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20120110090 | Reducing Email Message Size - A method, system and computer program product for supporting email message size reduction. Example operations may include identifying a first email recipient that is to receive a full version of an email message (full email message), identifying a second email recipient representing a new class of email recipient that is to receive a summary version of the email message (summary email message), and performing an action to facilitate the full email message being sent to the first email recipient and the summary email message being automatically generated from the full email message and sent to the second email recipient. The foregoing operations may be performed in one way by an email client and in another way by an email server. The email client and the email server may share responsibility for reducing email message size. Alternatively, the email client (or another implementing entity) may act alone. | 05-03-2012 |
20120191794 | Reducing Email Message Size - A method, system and computer program product for supporting email message size reduction. Example operations may include identifying a first email recipient that is to receive a full version of an email message (full email message), identifying a second email recipient representing a new class of email recipient that is to receive a summary version of the email message (summary email message), and performing an action to facilitate the full email message being sent to the first email recipient and the summary email message being automatically generated from the full email message and sent to the second email recipient. The foregoing operations may be performed in one way by an email client and in another way by an email server. The email client and the email server may share responsibility for reducing email message size. Alternatively, the email client (or another implementing entity) may act alone. | 07-26-2012 |
20130151631 | AGGREGATING DATA IN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS - Methods, systems, and computer program products may aggregate data in electronic communications. The method may include detecting, by a computer system, receipt of one or more text-based electronic communications, and identifying, by the computer system, first data of interest with a predetermined characteristic in the text-based electronic communications. The method may additionally include extracting, by the computer system, the identified first data of interest from the text-based electronic communications, and obtaining, by the computer system, an initial first set of associated data that is associated with the extracted first data of interest from at least one electronic resource external to the computer system. The method may further include displaying, by the computer system and independently of the text-based electronic communications and the at least one electronic resource, the extracted first data of interest with the obtained initial first set of associated data. | 06-13-2013 |
Glen D. Schaff, Brookline, MA US
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20120236154 | VIDEO-MONITOR/RECORDING/PLAYBACK SYSTEM - The invention relates to a stand-alone video recording, playback and Monitoring system. It has network switches, non-volatile storage devices, IP cameras, video servers, and NTSC cameras. The system uses communication channels that are WAN/LAN based and can be hard-wired or wireless. | 09-20-2012 |
Isaac B. Schaff, Everett, WA US
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20160121994 | ROLLER COVERS AND ASSEMBLIES - Roller covers for use with cylindrical rollers include an elongate flexible hollow body defining an interior space with an opening to the interior space for receiving the cylindrical roller via the opening, a first restrictive feature extending from the body and configured to restrict rotation of the body in a first rotational direction when the cylindrical roller is received in the interior space, and a second restrictive feature extending from the body and configured to restrict rotation of the body in a second and opposite rotational direction when the cylindrical roller is received in the interior space. Some embodiments further include a third restrictive feature positioned relative to the body and configured to restrict linear translation of the body relative to the cylindrical roller when the cylindrical roller is received in the interior space. | 05-05-2016 |
James Schaff, Pacifica, CA US
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20140290109 | Methods and Systems for Enhancing Firearm Safety Through Wireless Network Monitoring - A firearm includes a firing mechanism and a sensor. The sensor is configured for wireless communication over s short range RF network with a hub worn or carried by a user of the firearm. The hub includes a subscriber identity module configured to communicate with a server over a signaling channel of a wireless telecommunications network. The sensor device is configured to control a enable/disable mechanism in the firearm in accordance with instructions received from the hub. | 10-02-2014 |
James E. Schaff, Meridian, ID US
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20090059599 | Optical scanner illumination system and method - An optical scanner having a scanner glass with a bottom surface includes an LED illumination source and a reflector, disposed below the glass. The illumination source has a target-oriented surface oriented to direct light toward the glass at a non-perpendicular angle. The reflector is oriented to direct light reflected off of the bottom surface toward the target-oriented surface. | 03-05-2009 |
Jeffery R. Schaff, North Haven, CT US
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20100161244 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING STRUCTURAL HEALTH - A method includes performing a first damage prediction with a computational model using at least data from a first multitude of damage sensors on a structure, performing a second damage prediction with the computational model using at least data from a second multitude of load sensors associated with the structure, and selectively performing a damage monitoring action in response to the first damage prediction and the second damage prediction to determine a structural health A system includes a computing device configured to perform a first damage prediction using at least data from a multitude of damage sensors on a structure, a second damage predication using at least data from a multitude of load sensors associated with the structure, so as to selectively perform a damage monitoring action in response to the first damage prediction and the second damage prediction to determine a structural health of the structure. | 06-24-2010 |
Jeffery R. Schaff, Vernon, CT US
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20090003993 | Ceramic matrix composite turbine engine vane - A vane has an airfoil shell and a spar within the shell. The vane has an outboard shroud at an outboard end of the shell and an inboard platform at an inboard end of the shell. The shell includes a region having a depth-wise coefficient of thermal expansion and a second coefficient of thermal expansion transverse thereto, the depth-wise coefficient of thermal expansion being greater than the second coefficient of thermal expansion. | 01-01-2009 |
20100021290 | Ceramic matrix composite turbine engine vane - A vane has an airfoil shell and a spar within the shell. The vane has an outboard shroud at an outboard end of the shell and an inboard platform at an inboard end of the shell. The shell includes a region having a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) varying with depth. | 01-28-2010 |
Jonathan E. Schaff, San Leandro, CA US
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20100091771 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCOMING TELEPHONE CALL DISTRIBUTION AMONG INBOUND LINKS OF SERVICE PLATFORMS - A method for distributing incoming telephone calls among inbound links of a service platform is provided. First information is accumulated regarding routing of the incoming telephone calls during a previous time period to the inbound links of the service platform by a network call processor. Second information including a number of the inbound links of the service platform allocated to the network call processor for a future time period is generated based on the first information. A number of the incoming telephone calls are routed to the inbound links of the service platform during the future time period based on the second information. | 04-15-2010 |
Kevin Schaff, Littleton, CO US
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20130275275 | DIGITAL CONTENT MARKETPLACE - Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a content marketplace where digital content can be offered for use by licensees in exchange for a license from a licensor. In some embodiments the content marketplace can provide this licensing forum without hosting the digital content. Instead, the content market place can provide links to the digital content at a digital content host (e.g. third party website). For instance, the content marketplace can embed the digital content into the content market place by embedding an Internet address that points to the digital content at the digital content host. In some embodiments the content marketplace can also provide, among other things, searchable index of digital content available for license, license attributes for license agreements, descriptions of the digital content, and/or standard licenses that can be agreed upon. | 10-17-2013 |
20130275276 | LICENSABLE CONTENT MARKETPLACE - Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a content marketplace where digital content can be offered for use by licensees in exchange for a license from a licensor. In some embodiments the content marketplace can provide this licensing forum without hosting the digital content. Instead, the content market place can provide links to the digital content at a digital content host (e.g. third party website). For instance, the content marketplace can embed the digital content into the content market place by embedding an Internet address that points to the digital content at the digital content host. In some embodiments the content marketplace can also provide, among other things, searchable index of digital content available for license, license attributes for license agreements, descriptions of the digital content, and/or standard licenses that can be agreed upon. | 10-17-2013 |
20140331253 | NETWORKS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED AUTO RACING - Networks, systems and displays for providing derived data and predictive information for use in multivariable component systems and activities; and in particular for use in motor racing such as in NASCAR®, Indy Car, Grand-Am (sports car racing), and/or Formula 1® racing. More particularly, there are systems equipment and networks for the monitoring and collecting of raw data regarding races, both real time and historic. This raw data is then analyzed to provide derived data, predictive data, virtual data, and combinations and variations of this data, which depending upon the nature of this data may be packaged, distributed, displayed and used in various setting and applications. | 11-06-2014 |
Kevin D. Schaff, Littleton, CO US
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20090043869 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING TIME-BASED MEDIA CONTENT - A method for distributing time-based media files includes executing an agreement with a subscriber that relates to a plurality of time-based media files. The method also includes communicating to the subscriber an identifier for transmission to a plurality of display devices. The identifier identifies a location of at least a portion of the time-based media files associated with the agreement. The method also includes receiving a media request from one of a plurality of display devices that receive the identifier from the subscriber. The media request includes the bin identifier. The method also includes, in response to receiving the media request, transmitting a plurality of media files associated with the agreement to the display device that transmitted the media request. | 02-12-2009 |
Lee M. Schaff, Cupertino, CA US
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20150106638 | REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN A COMPUTER SYSTEM THROUGH SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE COORDINATED CONTROL OF MULTIPLE POWER SUPPLIES - The embodiments discussed herein relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling power consumption of a computing device in a standby or sleep mode. During the standby or sleep mode an external device can be plugged into the computing device. The external device can be provided power from a standby power supply until a determination is made as to whether a main power supply is operating. The determination can be based on comparing the output of the main power supply to an output of the standby power supply. If the main power supply is operating, a switch in the computing device can close to allow the main power supply to provide power to the external device. Moreover, in some embodiments, the switch can close based exclusively on a current demand of the external device from the standby power supply. | 04-16-2015 |
Matthew Schaff, Philadelphia, PA US
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20160001036 | MEDICAL DRAINAGE TUBE OBSTRUCTION EXTRACTOR - Devices and methods can be used to extract obstructions from medical drainage tubes. For example, this document provides catheter-based devices for insertion in a drainage tube to enable irrigation of obstructions, aspiration, and mechanical removal of obstructions. In some examples, medical drainage tube devices are used to provide an avenue for the body to expel the byproducts of an infection or inflammation. Medical drainage tubes can create a pathway from a location in the interior of a body to the surface of the body for withdrawal of fluids and discharges from a wound, sore, cavity, and the like. | 01-07-2016 |
Travis Schaff, Meridian, ID US
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20090099833 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS TO ADD TO A MULTIPROCESSOR COMPUTER - A method and system for using processor compatibility information to select a compatible processor for addition to a multiprocessor computer. A software program is executed on the multiprocessor computer to determine the number of current processors in the multiprocessor computer and the revision number of each processor. A software program that compares the revision numbers of the current processors with processor compatibility information is then executed to determine the revision numbers of processors that are compatible with all current processors. | 04-16-2009 |
Ulrich Schaff, Livermore, CA US
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20150300932 | Methods and Devices for Processing Samples and Counting Cells - A method and device performing the method for estimation of cell count, such as sperm cell count, is disclosed. The device may be a kit including a cartridge configured to hold fluid, such as seminal fluid, and an instrument configured to centrifuge the cartridge. The cartridge and instrument are configured such that, during operation or centrifugation, they are securely attached to each other. The cartridge has a component with a defined cross-sectional volume. The defined cross-sectional volume is used to mark the component with markings, allowing a user of the device to read the markings and estimate cell volume and, thus, concentration. Various embodiments of the device are disclosed. | 10-22-2015 |
20160023204 | Automated Sample Processing, Fluid Distribution, and Sedimentation Assay - The disclosure describes methods and devices with which to process and analyze difficult chemical, biological, environmental samples including but not limited to those containing bulk solids or particulates. The disclosure includes a cartridge which contains a separation tube as well as one or more valves and cavities for receiving raw sample materials and for directing and containing various fluids or samples. The cartridge may contain a separation fluid or density medium of defined density, and structures which direct particulates toward defined regions of the cartridge. Embodiments can include a rotational device for rotating the cartridge at defined rotational rates for defined time intervals. Embodiments allowing multiple assays from a single sample are also disclosed. In some embodiments, this device is used for direct processing and chemical analysis of food, soil, blood, stool, motor oil, semen, and other samples of interest. | 01-28-2016 |
Ulrich Y. Schaff, Livermore, CA US
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20140154816 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CONDUCTING ASSAYS WITH IMPROVED SENSITIVITY USING SEDIMENTATION - Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward devices, systems, and method for conducting assays using sedimentation. In one example, a method includes layering a mixture on a density medium, subjecting sedimentation particles in the mixture to sedimentation forces to cause the sedimentation particles to move to a detection area through a density medium, and detecting a target analyte in a detection region of the sedimentation channel. In some examples, the sedimentation particles and labeling agent may have like charges to reduce non-specific binding of labeling agent and sedimentation particles. In some examples, the density medium is provided with a separation layer for stabilizing the assay during storage and operation. In some examples, the sedimentation channel may be provided with a generally flat sedimentation chamber for dispersing the particle pellet over a larger surface area. | 06-05-2014 |
20150125346 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Conducting Assays with Improved Sensitivity Using Sedimentation - Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward devices, systems, and method for conducting assays using sedimentation. In one example, a method includes layering a mixture on a density medium, subjecting sedimentation particles in the mixture to sedimentation forces to cause the sedimentation particles to move to a detection area through a density medium, and detecting a target analyte in a detection region of the sedimentation channel. In some examples, the sedimentation particles and labeling agent may have like charges to reduce non-specific binding of labeling agent and sedimentation particles. In some examples, the density medium is provided with a separation layer for stabilizing the assay during storage and operation. In some examples, the sedimentation channel may be provided with a generally flat sedimentation chamber for dispersing the particle pellet over a larger surface area. | 05-07-2015 |
20150360225 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR QUANTIFYING PARTICLES USING CENTRIFUGAL FORCE - Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward microfluidic systems, apparatus, and methods for measuring a quantity of cells in a fluid. Examples include a differential white blood cell measurement using a centrifugal microfluidic system. A method may include introducing a fluid sample containing a quantity of cells into a microfluidic channel defined in part by a substrate. The quantity of cells may be transported toward a detection region defined in part by the substrate, wherein the detection region contains a density media, and wherein the density media has a density lower than a density of the cells and higher than a density of the fluid sample. The substrate may be spun such that at least a portion of the quantity of cells are transported through the density media. Signals may be detected from label moieties affixed to the cells. | 12-17-2015 |
20160061829 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR AGGLUTINATION ASSAYS USING SEDIMENTATION - Embodiments of the present invention include methods for conducting agglutination assays using sedimentation. Aggregates may be exposed to sedimentation forces and travel through a density medium to a detection area. Microfluidic devices, such as microfluidic disks, are described for conducting the agglutination assays, as are systems for conducting the assays. | 03-03-2016 |
William J. Schaff, Ithaca, NY US
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20090165816 | HIGHLY DOPED III-NITRIDE SEMICONDUCTORS - A method of forming a highly doped layer of AlGaN, is practiced by first removing contaminants from a MBE machine. Wafers are then outgassed in the machine at very low pressures. A nitride is then formed on the wafer and an AlN layer is grown. The highly doped GaAlN layer is then formed having electron densities beyond 1×10 | 07-02-2009 |