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Barbara Mary Shanks, Vandalia, OH US
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20110074235 | AIR COOLED ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor assembly. A stator includes a set of windings and has a first end, a second end, and an outer radial surface. A rotor includes a shaft having an axis. A first frame supports the shaft at a first axial position. A canopy substantially surrounds the first frame. The canopy includes a fluid inlet and a fluid discharge. A second frame supports the shaft at a second axial position and includes at least one fluid outlet. A chute is positioned downstream of the canopy fluid discharge. The chute directs fluid flow along the outer radial surface of the stator towards the fluid outlet. A fan is coupled to the shaft downstream of the fluid outlet for rotation with the shaft. | 03-31-2011 |
20130342051 | AIR COOLED ELECTRIC MOTOR - An electric motor assembly. A stator includes a set of windings and has a first end, a second end, and an outer radial surface. A rotor includes a shaft having an axis. A first frame supports the shaft at a first axial position. A canopy substantially surrounds the first frame. The canopy includes a fluid inlet and a fluid discharge. A second frame supports the shaft at a second axial position and includes at least one fluid outlet. A chute is positioned downstream of the canopy fluid discharge. The chute directs fluid flow along the outer radial surface of the stator towards the fluid outlet. A fan is coupled to the shaft downstream of the fluid outlet for rotation with the shaft. | 12-26-2013 |
Benjamin Eric Shanks, Carrboro, NC US
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20140277853 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS AND ENHANCING AIRCRAFT OPERATION - A method for identifying variations in aircraft operational parameters includes processing a four-dimensional (4D) aircraft trajectory for a flight along a defined route. The method also includes determining an aircraft intent corresponding to the flight along the defined route based at least in part on an aircraft performance model from a trajectory predictor. The aircraft intent includes multiple segments and corresponding intent parameters. In addition, the method includes adjusting the intent parameters such that a computed 4D trajectory substantially corresponds to the 4D aircraft trajectory. The method further includes determining a computed operational parameter based at least in part on the computed 4D trajectory and the aircraft performance model from the trajectory predictor. In addition, the method includes identifying variations between the computed operational parameter and a corresponding measured operational parameter. | 09-18-2014 |
Brendan Shanks, Long Beach, CA US
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20150062017 | AUTOMATICALLY DISABLING THE ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN A VEHICLE - A keyboard deactivation module includes a processor configured to generate an on-screen keyboard control signal, a CAN bus interface configured to connect to a CAN bus of a vehicle, and obtain vehicle speed information indicating a current speed of the vehicle from the vehicle via the CAN bus, and a Bluetooth radio configured to transmit the on-screen keyboard control signal to a target electronic device. An on-screen keyboard of the target electronic device is enabled in response to receiving the on-screen keyboard control signal while the vehicle speed information indicates that the current speed of the vehicle is below a specified threshold, and the on-screen keyboard of the target electronic device is disabled in response to receiving the on-screen keyboard control signal while the vehicle speed information indicates that the current speed of the vehicle is above a specified threshold. The keyboard deactivation module is mounted in the vehicle. | 03-05-2015 |
Brent Shanks, Ames, IA US
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20150239918 | FUNCTIONALIZED CARBON MATRIX MATERIALS - Various embodiments of the present invention provide a functionalized carbon matrix, compositions and composites including the same, and methods of making and using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a functionalized carbon matrix having the structure CM-(NZ-L-FG) | 08-27-2015 |
Brent Howard Shanks, Ames, IA US
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20130150595 | LEWIS AND BRONSTED-LOWRY ACID-CATALYZED PRODUCTION OF 5-HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL (HMF) FROM GLUCOSE - Described is a process to make hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from glucose. The process includes the steps of reacting a feedstock solution comprising glucose, in the presence of a homogeneous Brønsted acid catalyst and a homogeneous Lewis acid catalyst, in a reaction vessel containing a biphasic reaction medium. The reaction medium includes an aqueous reaction solution and a substantially immiscible organic extraction solution. HMF is produced in the aqueous reaction solution and extracted into the organic extraction solution. | 06-13-2013 |
Charles Shanks, Mckinney, TX US
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20100324426 | Full-Body Laser Scanner and Method of Mapping and Contouring the Body - A full-body non-invasive laser scanner for mapping or measuring a patient's body and for treating a patient's body with laser energy comprises a patient support, one or more laser devices, a laser guidance system, a control center, and optionally feedback sensors. The patient support aids in maintaining body alignment during treatment, and the laser devices are moveably positioned on a laser guidance system such that they can be driven about a stationary patient. To map and contour a patient's body, the patient aligns himself on the patient support. With the control center, an operator chooses whether to map, contour, or map and contour the patient's body either manually or according to preprogrammed treatment protocols. The carriage assembly translates and the laser devices apply laser energy to the surfaces of the patient's body according to the chosen protocol. Feedback sensors provide data for mapping the contours of the patient's body. | 12-23-2010 |
20110087312 | Method for Treatment of Diabetes and Prediabetes with Low-Level Laser Therapy - Low-level laser therapy is applied externally through the skin of the patient to targeted areas of a of a patient's body to treat diabetes or prediabetes. A patient is first diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, preferably by blood draws that measure insulin, A1C, or glucose levels. A therapeutic amount of laser energy to apply is determined from a patient's biological factors such as body mass index. The therapeutic amount of laser energy is applied one or more times over a two week time period. The patient is then retested for diabetes or prediabetes. If necessary, a new therapeutic amount of laser energy is determined according to any changes in the patient's diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis and any changes in the patient's biological factors. Adjusted treatments with low-level laser energy continue until the diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis is removed. | 04-14-2011 |
Charles Shanks, Cary, IL US
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20120285294 | MULTIPLE GENERATOR ELUTION SYSTEM - A multiple generator elution system for selectively eluting from a plurality of parent-daughter generators according to an elution schedule it calculates taking into account supply data, demand data, and available activity in each of the generators. | 11-15-2012 |
Charles E. Shanks, Cary, IL US
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20080260580 | Method and System for Radiopharmaceutical Kit Preparation - An automated system for remotely drawing and dispensing eluate in preparing kits of radioactive pharmaceuticals. The system includes cradles for holding shielded vials containing eluate or the final kit from cold kit vials. The present invention also provides methods and apparati directed to the withdrawal and dispensing of eluate while reducing waste and exposure to operators. | 10-23-2008 |
Charles E. Shanks, Schaumburg, IL US
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20090253950 | RADIOACTIVE MEMBER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A radioactive member for use in brachytherapy comprising a molded elongate, bioabsorbable carrier material with spaced radioactive sources disposed therein, and methods for the manufacture thereof. The radioactive members may be used in the treatment of, for example, prostate cancer. | 10-08-2009 |
David Shanks, Hillsboro, OR US
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20090109226 | REGION OVERLAP CONTROL FOR AUTORANGE/AUTOSET FUNCTIONS - A method of region overlap control for the display of a plurality of waveforms on an instrument includes an overlap function that allows selection by a user of a vertical height on a display screen for each of the waveforms. A ground marker for each of the waveforms is adjusted on the display screen according to the selected vertical height. The result is that the plurality of waveforms are displayed on the display screen in an overlapping fashion with sufficient vertical height to enhance triggering, all measurement functions and secondary functions, such as harmonics and switching loss measurements. | 04-30-2009 |
David E. Shanks, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100057583 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ORDERING VIDEO CONTENT USING A LINK - A method and system for ordering content includes a content processing system and a device in communication with the content ordering system. The device displaying a link corresponding to content and accessing a content ordering system by selecting the link. The content processing system enables a content recording request. A user receiving device receives the content associated with the link in response to the content recording request and stores the content in a memory. | 03-04-2010 |
20120042342 | MOSAIC CHANNEL VIDEO STREAM WITH INTERACTIVE SERVICES - An interactive mosaic channel video stream with indicators as to the action on a given video stream. The interactive mosaic channel is displayed on a video monitor, with a plurality of individual video feeds being presented at a given time, comprising a plurality of video cells presenting at least video information, each video cell associated with one of the plurality of individual video feeds, each video cell further comprising an area within the video cell reporting data related to the video feed, and a cursor, which can be moved between the plurality of video cells, for selecting at least one characteristic associated with a selected video cell, such that the user can then directly select a video program associated with the selected video cell. | 02-16-2012 |
20140289772 | DYNAMIC DETERMINATION OF PRESENTATION OF MULTIPLE VIDEO CELLS IN AN ON-SCREEN DISPLAY - A mosaic video channel displayed on a monitor, with a plurality of individual video feeds being presented at a given time. A mosaic video channel in accordance with the present invention comprises a plurality of video cells presenting at least video information, each video cell associated with one of the plurality of individual video feeds, a cursor, which can be moved between the plurality of video cells, for selecting at least one characteristic associated with a selected video cell, such that the user can then directly select a video program associated with the selected video cell, and a receiver, coupled to the monitor and receiving the plurality of video feeds and mosaic video channel, wherein a blackout criteria is dynamically programmed into the receiver such that when at least one of the video cells is selected by the cursor, the receiver tunes to a channel other than the individual video feed associated with that video cell. | 09-25-2014 |
David L. Shanks, Carlsbad, NM US
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20150211311 | Floating Gas Trap System Using Agitation - A gas trap system for releasing gas-phase fluids is provided herein. The gas trap system is designed to reside within a return fluids tank, such as at a drill site. The gas trap system first includes a gas trap. The gas trap is configured to agitate drilling fluids in the return tank, and then to release gases during agitation. Liquids are circulated and released through a liquids exhaust port while gases are released through a gas exhaust port near the top of the gas trap. The gas trap system is configured to float along vertical guide rods in response to changes in height, weight and viscosity of the drilling fluids in the return tank. A method of capturing gaseous phase fluids from a fluid return is also provided herein. The fluid return is preferably drilling fluids at a drill site. | 07-30-2015 |
Gregory T. Shanks, Hampton, VA US
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20150300933 | IMPACT TESTER DEVICE - Systems and methods for testing an impact response of a material and/or structure to one or more impacts of known magnitude. The systems and methods include a portable impactor device for imparting an impact force on a surface of an engineered structure, wherein the portable impactor device has an adjustable orientation such that an impact may be delivered as an angle ranging from +90° to −90° relative to a horizontal plane. Additionally, the portable impactor device described may be utilized to test an impact response of one or more surface areas of a full-scale prototype structure. | 10-22-2015 |
John Leonard Shanks, Dallas, TX US
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20140118015 | Concurrent Transformer Test System and Method - A tester for testing a transformer is provided. The tester comprises a primary voltmeter and a plurality of secondary voltmeters. The tester may also comprise an ammeter in series with a voltage source configured to apply voltage to the transformer. The primary voltmeter is configured to measure voltage induced across a primary winding of the transformer, while the secondary voltmeters may simultaneously measure voltage outputs at secondary windings of the transformer. The tester is configured to calculate ratios, saturation curves, and knee points for multiple winding combinations based on the measurements simultaneously obtained by the ammeter and the primary and secondary voltmeters. | 05-01-2014 |
Orin C. Shanks, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090203032 | SPECIES-SPECIFIC PRIMER SETS AND IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIES-SPECIFIC DNA SEQUENCES USING GENOME FRAGMENT ENRICHMENT - Targeted sequencing of genetic regions that differ between two DNA preparations uses genomic fragment enrichment. This method can be used to study genetic variation among closely related species and microbial communities, particularly for identifying sources of fecal pollution. | 08-13-2009 |
20120058904 | SPECIES-SPECIFIC PRIMER SETS AND IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIES-SPECIFIC DNA SEQUENCES USING GENOME FRAGMENT ENRICHMENT - Targeted sequencing of genetic regions that differ between two DNA preparations uses genomic fragment enrichment. This method can be used to study genetic variation among closely related species and microbial communities, particularly for identifying sources of fecal pollution. | 03-08-2012 |
Richard J. Shanks, Boulder, CO US
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20130145052 | Method and a Portable Computing Device (PCD) For Exposing a Peripheral Component Interface Express (PCIE) Coupled Device to an Operating System Operable on the PCD - In a portable computing device having a system-on-chip (SoC) Acorn RISC Machine (ARM)-based resource architecture, a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) bus is used to insert PCIe device memory into system memory absent a PCIe driver. During a PCIe initialization, the contents of PCIe base address registers (BARs) are mapped or otherwise updated to coincide with values assigned to the PCIe device in the advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) tables. | 06-06-2013 |
Robert Horton Shanks, Sheffield, MA US
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20150060200 | LADDER LIFT - A ladder lift is provided. The ladder lift may include a foldable platform, a frame, a motorized gear mechanism, a gear channel and a toggle switch. The gear channel may extend upwardly from a supporting surface along the length of the frame. The gear channel may house a belt track extending along the length of the gear channel. The foldable platform may be rigidly connected to the motorized gear mechanism. The motorized gear mechanism may selectively engage the belt track for causing the foldable platform to move in a specified direction along the length of the gear channel. The toggle switch may be used to engage and disengage the motorized gear mechanism. The frame may support the gear channel, the foldable platform, the motorized gear mechanism and a user. The user may be accommodated on the foldable platform. Then the user may activate the toggle switch so that the foldable platform moves in a specified direction along the length of the gear channel for a predetermined distance. | 03-05-2015 |
Robert Michael Queen Shanks, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20140073560 | CITROBACTER FREUNDII ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS AND THEIR USE - Provided herein are methods for treating planktonic bacteria or a biofilm. The methods include contacting the planktonic bacteria or biofilm with an effective amount of an isolated | 03-13-2014 |
Robert M.q. Shanks, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120328684 | CITROBACTER FREUNDII ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS AND THEIR USE - Provided herein are methods for treating planktonic bacteria or a biofilm. The methods include contacting the planktonic bacteria or biofilm with an effective amount of an isolated | 12-27-2012 |
Robert Tristan Shanks, San Francisco, CA US
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20130182712 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SITE-TO-SITE VPNS OF A CLOUD MANAGED NETWORK - A management server includes a configuration and management module processing server configuration information, including a VPN peer list and VLAN/subnet settings. The management server automatically calculates the VPN configuration information, including the VPN peer subnet route information identifying which of the subnets participating in the VPN are behind which of the routers and keys to establish VPN tunnels between those routers participating in the VPN. Each of the routers participating in the VPN includes a VPN tunnel with the other routers participating in the VPN, a set of data structures storing data identifying contact information for each of the subnets participating in the VPN, a combination of an IP address and port to reach one of routers that that subnet is behind, and a forwarding module to forward traffic between the subnets. | 07-18-2013 |
20150092603 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SITE-TO-SITE VPNS OF A CLOUD MANAGED NETWORK - A management server includes a configuration and management module processing server configuration information, including a VPN peer list and VLAN/subnet settings. The management server automatically calculates the VPN configuration information, including the VPN peer subnet route information identifying which of the subnets participating in the VPN are behind which of the routers and keys to establish VPN tunnels between those routers participating in the VPN. Each of the routers participating in the VPN includes a VPN tunnel with the other routers participating in the VPN, a set of data structures storing data identifying contact information for each of the subnets participating in the VPN, a combination of an IP address and port to reach one of routers that that subnet is behind, and a forwarding module to forward traffic between the subnets. | 04-02-2015 |
Scott Shanks, San Francisco, CA US
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20120252611 | Projectile Launching Device - A sports and games apparatus consisting of two rods and an aerodynamic projectile with an opening which receives the two rods. The projectile is launched by manipulating the rods in an opposing fashion. The opening of the projectile is of the appropriate size to allow for the rods to slide through, but not large enough that the projectile exhibits unwanted motions that inhibit accuracy during the launching motion. The rods are used to propel the projectile towards a variety of targets which interact with the projectile in various ways. The projectile may comprise a multitude of aerodynamic shapes and a multitude of methods for interacting with targets. | 10-04-2012 |
Steven Shanks, Mckinney, TX US
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20120310309 | Adjustable Polarity Laser Device and Polarized Low-Level Laser Therapy Method - An adjustable polarity laser device may treat cancer and other conditions that are responsive to polarized laser energy. The device provides both low-level laser and electrical stimulation of a treatment area, such as a tumor to promote the body's natural defense systems against harmful cells in the treatment area. The device produces low-level laser beams that are polarized with either birefringent or electrically conductive materials disposed in the path of the laser beams. Electrically conductive polarizers are charged by an electric current to impart polarity on the passing laser beams. Treatment methods include applying polarized laser energy to the targeted treatment area. The polarization of each laser beam may be selected and alternated as necessary for the condition being treated. Additionally, photodynamic compounds or photosensitizing agents can be administered to the patient prior to applying polarized laser energy. | 12-06-2012 |
Thomas Elbert Shanks, Piney Flats, TN US
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20120302768 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302769 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302772 | OXIDATION PROCESS TO PRODUCE A CRUDE AND/OR PURIFIED CARBOXYLIC ACID PRODUCT - Disclosed is an oxidation process to produce a crude carboxylic acid product carboxylic acid product. The process comprises oxidizing a feed stream comprising at least one oxidizable compound to generate a crude carboxylic acid slurry comprising furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and compositions thereof. Also disclosed is a process to produce a dry purified carboxylic acid product by utilizing various purification methods on the crude carboxylic acid. | 11-29-2012 |
Tony Shanks, Byron, GA US
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20150073947 | PLANOGRAM ATTRIBUTE RESOLUTION - Methods, systems, and computer readable storage media are disclosed that aid in the creation and/or updating of floor plans and associated planograms. Some embodiments utilize an assignment table to maintain relationships between floor plans and associated planograms. Some embodiments also locate planograms for display fixtures of a floor plan based on attributes for the display fixture and products to be displayed. | 03-12-2015 |
Wesley L. Shanks, Madison, NJ US
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20100197340 | MONITORING AND ADJUSTING TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL(S) IN A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A method and an apparatus is provided for monitoring and adjusting a power level of a transmitting component. The method comprises receiving a request from a remote unit to provide a power level associated with a transmitting component, wherein the request is transmitted over a communications protocol. The method includes measuring a power level of a signal provided by the transmitting component in response to receiving the request from the remote unit, and providing the measured power level to the remote unit over the communications protocol. | 08-05-2010 |