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Bruce A. Schooley, Alamo, CA US
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20120276307 | COLLAPSIBLE ARTIFICIAL TREE - The artificial tree is collapsible by inverting a main trunk thereof to swap positions of a first end and second end. The limbs are pivotably attached to the main trunk so that they sag under force of gravity from a deployed more horizontally extending orientation to a collapsed more vertically extending orientation when the main trunk is inverted. A base is preferably provided which has wheels and static portions in contact with the ground for supporting the tree thereon. A riser extending up from the base is configured to have an end of the main trunk rest therein. A lock is also preferably provided to hold an end of the trunk within the riser of the base. A separate treetop portion is removably attachable to ends of the trunk to complete the tree when in a deployed configuration and for storage of the treetop when the tree is not collapsed. | 11-01-2012 |
20120301636 | INVERTIBLE CHRISTMAS TREE - An artificial Christmas tree includes a central trunk broken into at least two separate portions including a fixed trunk portion and at least one rotating trunk portion. The fixed trunk extends up from an underlying base. Rotating trunks rotatably attach at midpoints thereof at least indirectly to an upper end of the fixed trunk. Limbs are pivotably attached to the rotating trunks with optional lights coupled thereto. These limbs pivot between a perpendicular orientation extending from the rotating trunks and a collapsed configuration closer to a centerline of the rotating trunks. The rotating trunks can be pivoted from a first collapsed configuration with a first end above a second end to a deployed configuration with the second end above the first end. During pivoting, the limbs attached to the rotating trunk transition between a collapsed to a deployed configuration automatically. A wheeled base and cover further facilitate storage and deployment. | 11-29-2012 |
20150250344 | COLLAPSIBLE ARTIFICIAL TREE - The artificial tree is collapsible by inverting a main trunk thereof to swap positions of a first end and second end. The limbs are pivotably attached to the main trunk so that they sag under force of gravity from a deployed more horizontally extending orientation to a collapsed more vertically extending orientation when the main trunk is inverted. A base is preferably provided which has wheels and static portions in contact with the ground for supporting the tree thereon. A riser extending up from the base is configured to have an end of the main trunk rest therein. A lock is also preferably provided to hold an end of the trunk within the riser of the base. A separate treetop portion is removably attachable to ends of the trunk to complete the tree when in a deployed configuration and for storage of the treetop when the tree is not collapsed. | 09-10-2015 |
David Schooley, Reno, NV US
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20080213812 | Methods and compositions for modulating telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) expression - Methods and compositions are provided for modulating, e.g., increasing or decreasing, the expression of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). In the subject methods, the binding interaction of the TERT Site C repressor site with a Site C repressor protein complex made up of one or more proteins is modulated to achieve the desired change in TERT expression. A feature of the subject invention is that the target Site C repressor protein complex includes an LSF protein. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including the immortalization of cells, the production of reagents for use in life science research, therapeutic applications; therapeutic agent screening applications; and the like. | 09-04-2008 |
David A. Schooley, Reno, NV US
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20130095547 | METHOD FOR SELECTIVE CONJUGATION OF ANALYTES TO ENZYMES WITHOUT UNWANTED ENZYME-ENZYME CROSS-LINKING - A method of preparing an analyte-enzyme conjugate where the enzyme contains free, surface-accessible carboxyl moieties without generating undesired, cross-linked enzymes, while preserving the functionality of the enzyme. The method involves treating an enzyme with a blocking agent such that the free carboxyl moieties become non-reactive prior to the conjugation reaction with the desired analyte. The invention is further directed to analyte-enzyme conjugates prepared by the inventive method and to kits which contain an analyte-enzyme conjugate prepared by the methods herein for the detection and/or quantitation of an analyte in a sample. | 04-18-2013 |
Derek Schooley, Oak Ridge, NC US
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20140375390 | POWER AMPLIFIER WITH IMPROVED LOW BIAS MODE LINEARITY - Power amplifier circuitry includes a power amplifier including an input node and an output node, biasing circuitry, a selectable impedance network, and an input capacitor. The input capacitor is coupled to the input node of the power amplifier. The biasing circuitry is coupled to the input node of the power amplifier through the selectable impedance network. The power amplifier is operable in a low power operating mode and a high power operating mode. In the low power operating mode, the biasing circuitry delivers a first biasing current to the input node of the power amplifier, and a first impedance level of the selectable impedance is selected. In the high power operating mode, the biasing circuitry delivers a second biasing current to the input node of the power amplifier, and a second impedance level of the selectable impedance is selected. | 12-25-2014 |
Frank W. Schooley, Matlacha, FL US
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20120045278 | Method for forming a mortise and tenon for tool free joinder, and joint assembled therefrom - A method for making two items and their joinder, one having a mortise and the other a tenon to enable a substantially flush, contiguous, void-free abutment. All cuts are made with a straight router bit having a diameter “Y” from a single sheet of substrate stock having a thickness “X” such that Y≦(½)X. In the mortise, corners are given a rounding defined by Y and a length “L | 02-23-2012 |
20120055101 | Tool free transitional shelter - A modular shelter comprising a first side wall, first end wall, second side wall, second end wall, first roof section, and a second roof section cut from stock material, such that: (a) the first side wall and the first end wall, the first end wall and the second side wall, the second side wall and the second end wall, and the second end wall and the first side wall are disposed at an angle between 60 and 120 degrees relative to one another and are connected by at least two mortise and tenon joints; and (b) the first roof section and the second roof section are disposed at an angle between 45 and 180 degrees relative to one another and are connected by at least two mortise and tenon joints; wherein the components of the mortise and tenon joints are created using one tool resulting in a novel joint. | 03-08-2012 |
Gail A. Schooley, Chesapeake, VA US
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20100301245 | Assembly For Mounting Of Tube Pinch Type Solenoid Valve - An assembly for mounting tube pinch type solenoid valves. The assembly comprises a mounting panel, a rear panel, and at least one rod for connecting the mounting panel to the rear panel. The mounting panel has at least one aperture for receiving a tube pinch type solenoid valve. The rear panel has at least one power jack in register with the at least one aperture. The assembly makes it possible for tube pinch type solenoid valves to be inserted and removed from the front of the mounting panel. The rear panel incorporates an integral solenoid driver module for each solenoid valve in a given assembly. Each integral solenoid drive module can accommodate a plurality of valves. The arrangement provides a sufficient amount of clear space for efficient cooling flow of air between the mounting panel and the rear panel. An unobstructed flow of air is desired in order to dissipate heat generated by the tube pinch type solenoid valves. Also disclosed are tube pinch type solenoid valves comprising a core tube, a core, a core spring, a solenoid enclosure, a slide shaft, an electrical connector, a snap-in mount having at least one flexible mounting ear, and a valve plunger. | 12-02-2010 |
Jesse Schooley, Clearwater, FL US
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20130069025 | POST AND STAKE PULLER - A post puller that includes a jack assembly with an assembly attached to the jack housing that includes wedges with sharpened edges that bite into the post or stake as the jack assembly is raised. | 03-21-2013 |
John Timothy Schooley, Houston, TX US
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20110014988 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF POSITIONABLE COVERS FOR WATER AMUSEMENT PARKS - A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water attraction. This transportation system may include a plurality of covers forming a covering system over at least a portion of the water transportation and/or amusement system. In some embodiments, at least one of the covers may be positionable. In addition, the water transportation system may include conveyor belt systems and water locks configured to convey participants from a first source of water to a second source of water which may or may not be at a different elevation. | 01-20-2011 |
John Timothy Schooley, New Braunfels, TX US
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20110118039 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VIEWING MARINE LIFE FROM SELF-CONTAINED FLOATING MARINE PARKS - A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. This transportation system comprises at least two water stations and at least one water channel connecting the at least two water stations for the purpose of conveying participants between the at least two water stations. In addition, a floating water park positioned in a body of water is described, as well as, a floating marine park. A floating marine/water park may include one or more floating containers positioned in a body of a first fluid. One or more of the floating containers may function to hold a second fluid, marine life, and/or participants in water amusement activities. A floating container may include a view window configured to allow participants (e.g., below the surface of water) in a first floating container to view marine life or participants in a second floating container. | 05-19-2011 |
Karen Schooley, Seattle, WA US
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20150345277 | OIL RECOVERY PROCESS INCLUDING ENHANCED SOFTENING OF PRODUCED WATER - A process is provided for treating produced water resulting from an oil recovery operation. Produced water is subjected to a softening process wherein a caustic or other softening reagent is added to the produced water to increase the pH of the produced water. Downstream of softening, there is provided an evaporator for evaporating at least a portion of the produced water and producing steam and a concentrated brine. At least a portion of the concentrated brine is recycled upstream of the evaporator and mixed with the produced water and the softening reagent to enhance the softening process. | 12-03-2015 |
20150345278 | OIL RECOVERY PROCESS INCLUDING A HIGH SOLIDS CRYSTALLIZER FOR TREATING EVAPORATOR BLOWDOWN - An oil recovery process is provided where an oil-water mixture is recovered from an oil-bearing formation. Oil is separated from the oil-water mixture to yield produced water. The produced water is typically subjected to a pre-treatment process. After pre-treatment, the produced water is directed to an evaporator that evaporates at least some of the produced water and produces steam and an evaporator blowdown. The evaporator blowdown is directed to a dual stage crystallizer that concentrates the evaporator blowdown. | 12-03-2015 |
Nicholas Clancy Schooley, Lansing, MI US
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20120291821 | WATER INLET FLUSH FOR DISHWASHER FILTER - In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a fluid filtration assembly for a dishwasher system is described. The dishwasher system includes a tub defining a wash chamber configured to receive dishwasher contents. The fluid filtration assembly includes a filter assembly having a filter material, a filter fluid inlet, and a filter fluid outlet. The filter fluid inlet is in flow communication with the wash chamber and the filter material. The filter assembly further includes a cleaning fluid inlet that is configured to backflush the filter material. The filter fluid outlet is in flow communication with both the cleaning fluid inlet and the filter fluid inlet. The fluid filtration assembly further includes a valve assembly in flow communication with the cleaning fluid inlet through a first flow path. | 11-22-2012 |
Nicholas Clancy Schooley, Denver, CO US
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20130284299 | RFID AND PRODUCT LABELLING INTEGRATED IN KNIT COMPOSITE TUBES FOR FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The composite tube comprises a tubular arrangement of knitted fiber having plurality of interlocking loops. The knitted pattern allows for variable electrical, mechanical and geometrical options. A matrix material is applied over the knitted fiber pattern and is allowed to cure. The matrix material may be applied by a vacuum bag molding process. The flexible knitted reinforcing layer allows use of an inflatable bladder to hold the reinforcing layer in the desired shape, thereby facilitating tube constructions of varying shapes and diameters. Continuous application of the matrix material avoids overlapping seams that are prone to delamination. Identification and labeling of the composite tube may be achieved with distinguishing knitted patterns having different types and colors of knitted fibers within the knitted reinforcing layer. A clear or translucent matrix material enables viewing of the underlying knitted patterns. Identification may also include RF ID tags Incorporated directly within the knitted reinforcing layer. | 10-31-2013 |
20130284303 | REINFORCEMENT METHODS FOR COMPOSITE TUBE FOR FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The composite tube comprises a tubular arrangement of knitted fiber characterized by a plurality of interlocking loops. The tubular knitted pattern allows for variable electrical, mechanical and geometrical tube options. A matrix material is applied over the knitted fiber pattern and is allowed to cure. The matrix material may include a combination of resin and epoxy constituents. | 10-31-2013 |
20150102600 | LATCHING MECHANISMS FOR CLAMSHELL TYPE COUPLERS - Latching mechanisms in multiple embodiments connect clamshell type couplers comprising a pair of arcuate coupling halves joined at a hinge. One embodiment includes a biased catch lever that engages a corresponding latch plate. Another embodiment includes a plurality of latching extensions that engage an opposing latching housing, along with biased locking buttons for selectively locking the mechanism. Another embodiment includes dual rotatable latching arms for interconnecting the coupling halves, each arm having a latching cam for selectively locking the mechanism. Another embodiment includes a rotatable latching arm and a receiving bracket for receiving the latching arm for selectively locking the mechanism. Another embodiment includes an over center hinge mechanism including three cooperating and rotatable latch plates. Another embodiment includes cooperating cassette mechanisms, each having connector extensions for connecting the cassette mechanisms to one another for selectively locking the mechanism. Methods are also disclosed for selectively locking the latching mechanisms | 04-16-2015 |
Shaun Schooley, Orinda, CA US
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20080262964 | NETWORK BASED USER-TO-USER PAYMENT SERVICE - A network-based payment service and site provides various features for facilitating user-to-user payments. One such feature enables users of the payment service to create pay boxes, or other types of payment objects, that can be incorporated into externally hosted web pages and used to make payments. In some embodiments, the payment objects enable users to make payments directly from the externally hosted web pages. | 10-23-2008 |
Shaun Schooley, Moraga, CA US
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20160042138 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REPLENISHING SUPPLIES IN A PRODUCT ARRAY - The present disclosure provides systems and methods to aid in the resupply of product arrays, such as contact lenses. In an aspect, this is accomplished by providing a physical product array to a reseller. Additionally, a computer-operated application is provided that displays a virtual representation of the physical product array. The reseller can then manipulate the virtual storage array to more easily identify the specific product slots in the array that need to be restocked, and the application can interact directly with an ordering system for the product manufacturer to submit orders for fulfillment. In an aspect, the application stores the product attributes for each slot of the product array, so that a simple visual inspection of the physical array can be translated into the proper product without a reseller having to determine product attributes for the specific array slots. | 02-11-2016 |
Stephen Schooley, San Jose, CA US
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20120202375 | SMALL FORM FACTOR COMPUTING DEVICE WITH CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY TO INTERCONNECT SLIDING HOUSING SEGMENTS - A mobile computing device is disclosed. The mobile computing device comprises two housing segments that each contains a set of electrical components. The housing segments are slideably coupled to each other to move between a first position and a second position. The mobile computing device also comprises a cable connector that connects the sets of electrical components together. The cable connector is configured to include three connector structures that are each configured to mate with a connector. A first connector structure is configured to mate with a first connector of the first housing segment in connecting to the first set of electrical components. Similarly, a second connector structure is configured to mate with a first connector of the second housing segment in connecting to a first portion of the second set of electrical components. The third connector structure is configured to mate with a second connector of the second housing segment in connecting to a second portion of the second set of electrical components. | 08-09-2012 |
Stephen T. Schooley, San Jose, CA US
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20100214730 | All-in-one computer with height adjustable display - A novel integrated computer includes a support base, a computer component pivotally coupled to the support base, and a display component slidably coupled to the computer component. The pivotal connection between the support base and the computer component facilitates adjustment of the tilt of the display. The slidable connection between the computer component and the display component facilitates height adjustment of the display, without affecting the tilt of the display. A biasing member prevents unwanted movement of the display, while allowing adjustment of the display. A method for manufacturing the integrated computer is also disclosed. | 08-26-2010 |
Stephen Theodore Schooley, Menlo Park, CA US
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20160064854 | Dongle for Quick Release - Systems and techniques are provided for a dongle for quick release. The plug portion may include electrical contacts to contact electrical contacts housed within the port of the electronic device. An external face may be attached to the plug portion. The external face may include electrical contact pads. The electrical contact pads may be electrically connected to the electrical contacts. A flange may include a ferromagnetic material attached to the external face, such that the flange is disposed outside of the electronic device when the plug portion is plugged into the port of the electronic device. | 03-03-2016 |
William Schooley, Shelbyville, KY US
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20160024607 | System and Method for Producing a Hardened and Tempered Structural Member - System and methods relating to in-line heat-treating, hardening and tempering of material, such as for example, coiled steel into a roll-formed, hardened and tempered structural member having uniform or different targeted properties in selected zones of the structural member. The different targeted properties may be achieved by heating and/or cooling the material subject to certain parameters. | 01-28-2016 |