Sharp, US
Alexander J. Sharp, Hyde Park, NY US
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20120061049 | System and Method for Delivering Temperature-Controlled Airflow Through Vending Module - A cooling and/or heating system is provided that may include an air conditioning and heat pump assembly (refrigerant-based) housed within an enclosure. Ducts are provided to deliver air cooled by the air conditioning unit or air heated by the heat pump to one or more users positioned in the enclosure. A reversing valve is provided for directing the flow of pressurized refrigerant to one of the condenser and evaporator. When operated in heating mode, the refrigerant flow is reversed by the reversing valve and heated air is delivered through the same duct work. The air conditioning and/or heat pump assembly is controlled by a vending module to be operated by a user. The system is particularly well suited to include the sale of secondary retail and information services and items at populated public locations, e.g., a beach, city street and parks, and at other venues, e.g., theme parks, golf courses, concerts, ski slopes or other sports venues or indoor facilities such as subway stations, adult night clubs, college bars or airports. | 03-15-2012 |
Andrew Sharp, Makanda, IL US
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20090200985 | Systems and Methods for Receiving and Managing Power in Wireless Devices - Exemplary systems and methods are provided for collecting/harvesting direct current (DC) power received from a power source(s). The system comprises a controlled impedance power controller comprises a power converter configured to present a positive equivalent resistive load to the at least one power source over a range of input power levels. Exemplary systems and methods are provided for collecting radio frequency (RF) power. An exemplary system comprises at least two rectenna elements, a power controller, and a DC combining circuit. The DC combining circuit is associated with the at least two rectenna elements and the DC combining circuit is configured to dynamically combine the at least two rectenna elements in one of a plurality of series/parallel configurations. The power controller is configured to control the DC combining circuit to achieve a desired overall power output from the at least two rectenna elements. | 08-13-2009 |
Auddie Sharp, Desoto, KS US
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20090181906 | Combination Therapies using Melengestrol Acetate and Zilpaterol or its Salts - This invention generally relates to a method for promoting growth and increasing feed utilization efficiency in animals, and, more specifically, to combinations comprising zilpaterol (and salts thereof) and melengestrol acetate. Included within this invention are treatment methods comprising the administration of such combinations to animals, compositions comprising such combinations, uses of such combinations to prepare medicaments, and kits for using such combinations. | 07-16-2009 |
Barry James Sharp, Gloucester, VA US
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20100296230 | POWER PEDESTAL AND SYSTEM EMPLOYING SAME - A power pedestal provides power to a vehicle and a structure disposed separate from the vehicle. The power pedestal includes a housing having an exterior, a first end fixed to a platform, and a second end disposed opposite and distal from the first end. A meter socket assembly is housed by the housing. At least one first branch circuit breaker and a second main circuit breaker are electrically connected to the meter socket assembly within the housing. At least one of the at least one first branch circuit breaker is electrically connected to the vehicle by a corresponding one of a number of first electrical conductors. The second main circuit breaker is electrically connected to the structure by a second electrical conductor. A meter, which is electrically connected to the meter socket assembly, measures electric energy consumed by the vehicle and the structure. | 11-25-2010 |
Brenner M. Sharp, Bridgman, MI US
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20110146354 | FOREIGN OBJECT TRAP FOR AN AUTOMATIC WASHER - An automatic washing machine having a foreign object trap located in a portion of a wash basket defines a foreign object passageway for retaining foreign objects. | 06-23-2011 |
20110247373 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH TUB RING - A laundry treating appliance having a tub with a tub ring and a drum located within the tub having a balance ring. The tub ring may extend radially inward and be spaced above the balance ring. The tub ring and balance ring may have an angled portion to provide for a generally constant space between the tub ring and balance ring during rotation of the drum within the tub. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247374 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH FORCE DAMPING FEET - A laundry treating appliance having a cabinet, a rotatable drum, and at least one foot extending from and supporting the cabinet, with the foot being configured to dampen the vibrations of the laundry treating appliance. | 10-13-2011 |
20150052953 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH A STATIC TUB - A laundry treating appliance having a cabinet, a static wash tub fixed in position relative to the cabinet, a wash basket mounted within the wash tub for rotation about a vertical axis and having at least one drain hole, a drive motor within the cabinet for rotating the wash basket, a catch basin fixed to the wash tub and spaced from the drive motor, a recirculation pump, and a closure between the drive motor and the catch basin. | 02-26-2015 |
20150052954 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH A STATIC TUB AND A WATER TRAP VAPOR SEAL - A washing machine may include a static wash tub, a rotatable vertical axis wash basket in the static wash tub, and a drive motor for rotating the wash basket. A closure may direct wash liquid from the wash basket to a catch basin. A flange may be attached to the closure so that an unattached edge ends within the catch basin. The unattached edge may end below the surface of a first volume of wash liquid to minimize migration of wash liquid and/or vapor from the washing machine. The unattached edge may end above the surface of a second volume of wash liquid less than the first volume to minimize agitation of wash liquid in the catch basin. | 02-26-2015 |
Brian David Sharp, Fredericksburg, VA US
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20100019979 | Tulip antenna with tuning stub - The tulip antenna has two orthogonally intersecting conductive plates. Each intersecting plate has two ends, and one of these ends is smoothly tapered. The intersecting plates intersect such that the tapered end of both plates together form a tapered side when the intersecting plates intersect. An inner conductor of a coaxial cable is connected to the two intersecting plates at the tapered side of the intersecting plates. The inner conductor and the surrounding insulator pass through a tuning stub and then through a metallic ground plate. The tuning stub is connected to the ground plate. An aperture in the ground plate is sized such that the insulator can pass through it, just as the insulator can pass through the tuning stub. The tuning stub increases the upper frequency limit over which the antenna operates. The outer conductor of the coaxial cable is attached to the ground plate. | 01-28-2010 |
Brian Gene Sharp, Rogersville, MO US
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20090200350 | Truck tool box and hinge system - The invention is a truck tool box that is attached to the bed of a pickup truck. The tool box is attached using brackets, a hinge system, and a latch system that allows a user to unlatch the tool box and swing it to the user. | 08-13-2009 |
20090200351 | TRUCK TOOL BOX AND HINGE SYSTEM - The invention is a truck tool box that is attached to the bed of a pickup truck. The tool box is attached using brackets, a hinge system, and a latch system that allows a user to unlatch tile tool box and swing it to the user. A separate universal latch mount bracket for an installation of a latch allows greater variations in the placement of the latch mount bracket, while enabling the latch to be aligned with the mating latch disposed on the tool box. | 08-13-2009 |
Brian P. Sharp, Johnston, RI US
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20120258419 | Medicine Delivery System - An injection assembly for injecting medicine. The assembly includes a selectively collapsible elastomeric bulb having a hollow interior and an outlet. The bulb is collapsible from an expanded configuration in which the hollow interior has an expanded volume to a collapsed configuration in which the hollow interior has a collapsed volume that is smaller than the expanded volume. The assembly includes a tube having a proximal end connected to bulb, a distal end, and an interior passage in fluid communication with the outlet of the bulb. The assembly includes a needle connected to the distal end of the tube having a sharp distal end. The needle has an interior passage in fluid communication with the interior passage of the tube for delivering medicine from the hollow interior of the bulb when the bulb is compressed and drawing fluid through the needle toward the bulb when the bulb expands. | 10-11-2012 |
20120258421 | Anesthetic Syringe - A syringe assembly for dispensing medicine from a cartridge having a diaphragm and a piston opposite the diaphragm. The assembly includes a barrel having a hollow interior, an open proximal end, a closed distal end, and an outlet. The assembly also includes a cartridge receiver slidably receivable in the hollow interior of the barrel. The receiver includes an interior space for receiving the cartridge, an access needle extending into the interior space for puncturing the diaphragm of the cartridge. The access needle directs fluid to the barrel outlet. The cartridge receiver includes a plunger rod movable into the interior space of the cartridge receiver for engaging the piston of the cartridge to selectively force medicine in the cartridge through the access needle. | 10-11-2012 |
20130096504 | VASCULAR ACCESS ASSEMBLY AND SAFETY DEVICE - A safety intravenous (IV) catheter assembly is disclosed which includes a safety device having a housing defining a cavity and distal and proximal openings, and a biasing member positioned within the cavity. The biasing member is movable from a first position to a second position to tilt the housing in relation to the needle when the needle tip is withdrawn through the distal opening of the housing to misalign the needle tip and the distal opening. A blocking arm is provided on the biasing member to prevent the biasing member from moving from the second position back to the first position. | 04-18-2013 |
Bryan Thomas Sharp, Cottonwood Heights, UT US
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20130039099 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling LCL Converters Using Asymmetric Voltage Cancellation Techniques - A method and apparatus for LCL resonant converter control utilizing Asymmetric Voltage Cancellation is described. The methods to determine the optimal trajectory of the control variables are discussed. Practical implementations of sensing load parameters are included. Simple PI, PID and fuzzy logic controllers are included with AVC for achieving good transient response characteristics with output current regulation. | 02-14-2013 |
Bryson Sharp, Farmington, MN US
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20120261215 | BEARING PROTECTION WITH POSITIVE LUBRICANT-LEVEL INDICATION - A bearing-protection device for protecting and lubricating bearings. The bearing-protection device provides positive indication of lubrication levels provided to the bearings and includes a protector housing defining a lubrication chamber with an outer wall, a proximal end and a distal end. The device also includes a piston assembly movable within the lubrication chamber, the piston assembly biased in a direction generally toward the proximal end of the bearing protector housing, and a viewing window defined in the outer wall of the bearing protector housing. Indicia associated with the piston is viewable through the viewing window to indicate a level of lubricant within the chamber. | 10-18-2012 |
Carmen L. Sharp, North Granby, CT US
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20120022894 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING EXTENDED ABSENCE INSURANCE - A computer receives rating information relating to proposed issuance of an insurance policy endorsement. The rating information relates to a proposed insured that employs a number of employees. The computer processes the rating information to generate a premium amount to be charged for the insurance policy endorsement. The endorsement is then issued. The endorsement may provide reimbursement to the insured for losses incurred by the insured arising from absence from work by one or more of the employees. | 01-26-2012 |
20130103428 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL BUNDLED INSURANCE - According to some embodiments, a workers' compensation insurance premium may be calculated for a workers' compensation insurance policy covering a group of employees employed by an employer. Moreover, supplemental bundled insurance premiums may be calculated for each employee to provide individual, supplemental bundled insurance policies. The supplemental bundled insurance premiums may be contingent upon the employer's agreement to pay the workers' compensation insurance premium. By way of examples, the supplemental bundled insurance policies might be associated with one or more of short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, accidental death insurance, accidental disability insurance and/or hospital accident insurance. | 04-25-2013 |
20140114704 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING DATA RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUNDLED INSURANCE - According to some embodiments, a workers' compensation insurance premium may be calculated for a workers' compensation insurance policy covering a group of employees employed by an employer. Moreover, supplemental bundled insurance premiums may be calculated for each employee to provide individual, supplemental bundled insurance policies. The supplemental bundled insurance premiums may be contingent upon the employer's agreement to pay the workers' compensation insurance premium. By way of examples, the supplemental bundled insurance policies might be associated with one or more of short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, accidental death insurance, accidental disability insurance and/or hospital accident insurance. | 04-24-2014 |
20140288977 | Systems and Methods for Administering Work Absence Insurance - A computer receives rating information relating to proposed issuance of an insurance policy endorsement. The rating information relates to a proposed insured that employs a number of employees. The computer processes the rating information to generate a premium amount to be charged for the insurance policy endorsement. The endorsement is then issued. The endorsement may provide reimbursement to the insured for losses incurred by the insured arising from absence from work by one or more of the employees. | 09-25-2014 |
Christopher L. Sharp, Haysville, NC US
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20100028603 | Articles having camouflage pattern and method of making same - A camouflage pattern characterized by a textured background simulating the bark of a tree and a random pattern of tree limbs, branches, twigs and leaves superimposed upon the textured bark-like background. The limbs, branches and twigs are of dissimilar size or caliber, and extend in all different directions. The leaf elements are of differing size and color and have differing orientations. The overall look or visual impression conveyed by the unique camouflage pattern of the present invention has been found to simulate the natural look of a forest, or more particularly, the look of tree branches, limbs, twigs and leaves that have fallen onto a forest floor. The camouflage pattern of the present invention may be used on a wide variety of articles including clothing articles such as, for example, a baseball-style hat or cap. | 02-04-2010 |
Christopher L. Sharp, Conyers, GA US
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20090141487 | LIGHT FIXTURE AND LENS ASSEMBLY FOR SAME - A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source. | 06-04-2009 |
20100091484 | REPLACEMENT LIGHT FIXTURE AND LENS ASSEMBLY FOR SAME - A replacement light fixture for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a base member upon with the light source is positioned and a reflector assembly detachably secured to a first and second mounting brackets that are mounted to a portion of the preexisting light fixture housing such that a lens portion of the reflector assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens portion | 04-15-2010 |
Daniel Williar Sharp, Buckeye, AZ US
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20110176996 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CANCER MANAGEMENT USING ANTIBODIES BINDING TO NUCLEOTIDE SALVAGE PATHWAY ENZYMES AND COMPLEXES THEREOF - Compositions and methods are provided for the diagnosis, treatment, and medical management of cancers. The methods include the use of antibodies and other binding molecules that specifically bind to one or more nucleotide salvage pathway enzymes (SPEs) selected from the group consisting of adenine phosphoribosyltransferase (APRT), hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT), deoxycytidine kinase (dCK); and thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) and complexes comprising SPEs, for detection of the SPE(s) on or in cancer cells and/or on or in body fluids and tissues of cancer patients. Binding of SPEs is useful in the methods provided herein for diagnosing cancer, determining prognosis of cancer and assessing the effectiveness of cancer treatments. Immunoassay systems for use in the methods are also provided, including sandwich immunoassays. In addition, an amino acid sequence comprising a novel TK1 binding site is provided, as well as nucleotide sequences encoding it. | 07-21-2011 |
David Sharp, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100189559 | FIXTURE FOR USE IN A COATING OPERATION - This invention relates to a fixture for use in a physical vapor deposition coating operation which comprises a support structure | 07-29-2010 |
20100272894 | METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY COATING A PLURALITY OF WORKPIECES - This invention relates to a fixture for use in a physical vapor deposition coating operation which comprises a support structure 14 comprising a circular base member 10, a circular top member 11 opposite the circular base member 10, and a plurality of structural members 12 joining said top member 11 to said base member 10; a plurality of panel members 13 aligned in a vertical direction around the outer periphery of said support structure 14 forming a cylinder structure; said panel members 13 including a plurality of apertures for holding workpieces 19 and 35 to which a coating is to be applied; and said apertures positioned on said panel members 13 so that said workpieces 19 and 35 are aligned in a staggered vertical direction. This invention also relates to a method for simultaneously coating a plurality of workpieces 19 and 35, such as gas turbine compressor blades and vanes, with erosion resistant coatings using the fixture of this invention. | 10-28-2010 |
David A. Sharp, Newport, RI US
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20090279383 | Autonomous Data Relay Buoy - An easily deployable data relay buoy, in some embodiments, has a diesel powered alternator and storage battery, providing long service life. The data relay buoy has mechanical characteristics that allow it to maintain antenna stability in the presence of seas states from at least zero through four and to survive in sea states up to sea state six. | 11-12-2009 |
20100068955 | Anchor Containing a Self Deploying Mooring System and Method of Automatically Deploying the Mooring System from the Anchor - An anchor holds a variety of mooring system elements, including processor-controlled cable brakes, prior to deployment of the anchor. The anchor is configured to automatically deploy the elements of the mooring system into a desired underwater configuration. A method of deploying an ocean anchor includes controlling cable brakes and results in the elements of the mooring system being deployed into a desired underwater configuration. | 03-18-2010 |
David Clyde Sharp, St. Louis, MO US
David Vinton Sharp, La Grande, OR US
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20100095457 | (Sharp) pillow perfect - A soft adjustable pillow, it is three pillows attached to each other. They are rolled up inot a pocket, making it look like one pillow. When removed from pocket, you have three pillows. Take one or more of the pillows, flip from one side to the other, front to back, to adjust to your comfort and thickness to support your head. | 04-22-2010 |
Don Ray Sharp, New York, NY US
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20120178877 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE NANOCOMPOSITE COATING COMPOSITIONS - Thermally conductive nanocomposite coating compositions comprising an adhesive system with embedded nanoparticles. The adhesive system comprising a mixture of 40-60% urethane prepolymer, and 40-60% polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate. The nanocomposite composition providing an elastomeric coating which is resistant to corrosion, water, oxygen, acids and salts, and which provides thermal conductivity. | 07-12-2012 |
Eddy Joe Sharp, Seattle, WA US
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20100030359 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DESIGNING PARTS USING A MATERIALS PIPELINE - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for designing a product using technology readiness levels for materials. Entries identifying materials and technology readiness levels for the materials are stored in a database. A first design is developed using a first material selected from the database, wherein the first material has a first technology readiness level identified from the database. A second design is developed using a second material selected from the database, wherein the second material has a second technology readiness level identified from the database. The first design is compared to the second design using the first technology readiness level and the second technology readiness level to form a comparison. A selection is made between the first design and the second design using the comparison. | 02-04-2010 |
Eric Sharp, Fife, WA US
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20120144590 | Headrest Pillow and Eye Mask Attachment for Neck Pillow - An improved neck cushion device with associated eye mask and headrest cushion for improved comfort while sleeping in an upright position. The device comprises a standard neck pillow having a general C-shape and internal cushioning, attached to an upstanding headrest and deployable eye mask. The headrest secures to the neck pillow via a closed loop, wherein the neck pillow is inserted therethrough. The neck pillow is secured around the neck of a user, while the headrest is positioned between the back of a user's head and a seat to provide upright support. The eye mask is deployable from a pouch along the back of the headrest, and is attached via a band of fabric to prevent its misplacement. The user is provided comfort by properly supporting their head along the neck and behind the head, while the eye mask provides a blind for darkened sleeping. | 06-14-2012 |
Eric Ronald Sharp, Fredericksburg, VA US
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20100280845 | MARKETING METHOD FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS - A healthcare professional enters signature data into a signature capture device upon receipt of a pharmaceutical product. The signature capture device receives the signature data and displays a promotional message for the pharmaceutical product while receiving the signature data. | 11-04-2010 |
Evan Sharp US
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20120239495 | PRESENTING SOCIAL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO A DEAL TO A USER - A social networking system suggests deals relevant to a user. The deals are selected for suggestion based on social information associated with the user. Deals presented to the user are categorized based on social information associated with the user including actions taken by connections of the user. Deals that are closely associated with each other based on social information are presented together via a user interface. For a particular deal, social information relevant to that deal is presented, including connections associated with the deal, social groups, social events, images, as well as other deals. Presentation of deals and information associated with the deals in a social context increases the likelihood of the user getting interested in the deal and performing actions related to the deal, for example, purchasing the deal or recommending the deal. | 09-20-2012 |
20130179268 | PRESENTING DEALS TO A USER OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SYSTEM - A social networking system suggests deals relevant to a user. The deals are selected for suggestion based on social information associated with the user. Social information used for selecting candidate deals for a user includes information describing other users connected to the user and their associations with the candidate deals or with related deals, for example, deals from the same provider. Associations of connections of the user with the candidate deals may be determined based on actions associated with the candidate deals performed by the connections. The actions performed by the connections may be weighted based on types of the actions to determine a measure of relevance of the candidate deal for the user. Candidate deals are selected from a set of deals by applying deal targeting criteria received from deal providers. The deal targeting criteria specify attributes describing users to be targeted for a particular deal. | 07-11-2013 |
Gabriel Keith Sharp, Charlestown, IN US
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20100292575 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING TAMPERING OF AN ULTRASOUND PROBE - An ultrasound probe includes a housing having an interior chamber formed therein. The ultrasound probe also includes an electronics assembly provided in the housing, the electronics assembly converting acoustic energy to electrical signals, and a tamper indicating substance applied to the ultrasound probe, the tamper indicating substance adapted to provide a visual indication when the ultrasound probe has been tampered with. A system including the ultrasound probe and a method of fabricating the ultrasound probe are also provided. | 11-18-2010 |
Gene Sharp, Mesa, AZ US
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20090189133 | Hitch Installation Hoist - A portable hoist assembly is provided for lifting a hitch to be installed on the underside of a vehicle platform. The hitch has a hitch ball hole and the vehicle platform has a hole to be aligned with the hitch ball hole when the hitch is installed. The hoist assembly includes a hoist frame and a winch for paying out and drawing in a cable. The winch is supported by the frame above the vehicle platform hole. An elongated member is attached to the cable. The elongated member can be oriented in a first position wherein it can pass through the vehicle platform hole and the hitch ball hole. Also, the elongated member can be oriented in a second position wherein it cannot pass through the hitch ball hole. The elongated member can be lowered through the vehicle platform hole and the hitch ball hole in the first orientation and can secure the cable to the hitch in the second orientation. | 07-30-2009 |
George Richard Sharp, Marco Island, FL US
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20100270097 | PNEUMATIC - IC ENGINE BASED POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOBILES AND THE LIKE - A pneumatic-internal combustion (IC) engine based power management system with improved energy efficiency for automobile application. More particularly, the pneumatic IC engine based power management system comprises a compressor, a pressure vessel, a pneumatic motor and related control mechanisms to provide energy on demand and reduce environmental pollution. The compressor is driven by the IC engine during low power demand by the vehicle. The lightweight pressure vessel wrapped with high strength metal wire and/or fibers provide impact resistance adequate to store compressed air at rated pressure. For low/no load condition of engine or compressor, the IC engine will shut off rather than idling to save fuel. The stored compressed air drives the air motor that powers the vehicle's initial motion and then starts the IC engine to provide continuous power. A controller monitors the power demand and actuates different system components accordingly through sensors. The system also supports accessories such as air conditioning, heater etc. and a wheel-rim system for inflation maintenance and easy change over of tyres. | 10-28-2010 |
20130082066 | STEEL WRAPPED PRESSURE VESSEL - A light weight pressure vessel ( | 04-04-2013 |
Glenn M. Sharp, Harrington, DE US
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20080301967 | TAPE MEASURE WITH MANUAL AND POWER TOOL ASSISTED REWIND HANDLE - The present invention provides an improved quick rewind tape measure having dual modes of manual and power tool assisted operation. A quick rewind tape measure is formed by rotatably placing in an outer case a reel for winding a tape, providing a handle oil the outer side of the case so that the reel can be rotated by the handle to rewind a measuring tape. The handle of the tape measure has dual modes of operation, both manual and power tool assisted. With the power tool assisted mode of operation, the measuring tape can be rewound in a high speed. Consequently, the tape measure has the advantage that an elongate measuring tape having a length of more than 10 m, particularly 50 m to 300 m can be rewound quickly. | 12-11-2008 |
Jeffrey Sharp, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120215310 | POROUS IMPLANT STRUCTURES - Porous biocompatible structures suitable for use as medical implants and methods for fabricating such structures are disclosed. The disclosed structures may be fabricated using rapid manufacturing techniques. The disclosed porous structures has a plurality of struts and nodes where no more than two struts intersect one another to form a node. Further, the nodes can be straight, curved, portions that are curved and/or straight. The struts and nodes can form cells which can be fused or sintered to at least one other cell to form a continuous reticulated structure for improved strength while providing the porosity needed for tissue and cell in-growth. | 08-23-2012 |
20120232654 | POROUS IMPLANT STRUCTURES - Porous biocompatible structures suitable for use as medical implants and methods for fabricating such structures are disclosed. The disclosed structures may be fabricated using rapid manufacturing techniques. The disclosed porous structures has a plurality of struts and nodes where no more than two struts intersect one another to form a node. Further, the nodes can be straight, curved, portions that are curved and/or straight. The struts and nodes can form cells which can be fused or sintered to at least one other cell to form a continuous reticulated structure for improved strength while providing the porosity needed for tissue and cell in-growth. | 09-13-2012 |
20120321878 | CONTROLLED RANDOMIZED POROUS STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Improved randomized porous structures and methods of manufacturing such porous structures are disclosed. The scaffold of the porous structures are formed from by dividing the space between a plurality of spatial coordinates of a defined volume, where the plurality of spatial coordinates have been moved in a random direction and a random finite distance according to a predetermined randomization limit. | 12-20-2012 |
Jeffrey A. Sharp, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110257653 | Systems and Methods for Patient-Based Computer Assisted Surgical Procedures - Surgical systems and methods are disclosed for creating a 3D model of a patient's affected area using an imaging device, using the model to determine an implant orientation and position, creating patient-matched instrumentation, placing the patient-matched instrumentation on the patient's anatomy, registering a computer-assisted surgical tool, and acquiring registration information. The methods and systems also include associating the surgical tool with a computer to perform a computer assisted surgery. Also disclosed are embodiments of patient-matched instrumentation to acquire registration information. | 10-20-2011 |
20110288650 | ILIAC CANAL PROSTHESIS - An acetabular prosthetic device for implantation in an iliac canal and acetabulum of an ilium comprises a stem and an acetabular component. The stem may be configured to be implanted in the iliac canal. The acetabular component may be configured to be implanted in the acetabulum and fixed to the stem. The acetabular component may further comprise a connection portion to adjustably connect the acetabular component to the stem such that the acetabular component is configured to be oriented in a plurality of orientations before being fixed to the stem. | 11-24-2011 |
20120016485 | IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. An implant component may be expandable to allow for adjustment and custom fitting during implantation. An expandable implant may have a first portion and a second portion separated by a slit. An expansion member can be disposed between the first and second portions and can be actuated to displace the two portions relative to each other, increasing the size of the implant. Any number of slits and expandable sections can be included in the implant to provided more flexibility in the expansion of the implant. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016487 | IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. An augment provided for an acetabular implant may be adjustably positionable around the implant. An implant may have one or more slots that mate with connections on the augment and allow the augment to move within the slot. An augment may be translated, rotated, or moved in any other way to achieve a desired orientation prior to locking the augment in place relative to the implant. The augment may be locked by a screw or other locking mechanism that holds the augment in place. The locking mechanism may be releasable to allow for repositioning of the augment. | 01-19-2012 |
20120083895 | IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. A mounting member may be used to attach to an implant and anchor the implant to a patient's bone or soft tissue. The mounting member may be integral with the implant or may be provided as a separate component. A mounting member may be adjustably positionable around the implant to provide flexibility and allow the mounting member to meet needs of a particular patient and implant. | 04-05-2012 |
20120089235 | IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. Mounting members include, for example, flanges, blades, hooks, and plates. In some embodiments, the orthopedic attachments may be adjustably positionable about the base member or other attachments, thereby providing modularity for assembling and implanting the device, and various securing and/or locking mechanisms may be used between the components of the implant. | 04-12-2012 |
20140094814 | PATIENT-MATCHED INSTRUMENTS - Patient-matched surgical instruments, and methods for making patient-matched surgical instruments, may include patient-matched surgical instruments having an anatomy facing side with several discrete, physically separate anatomy contacting portions configured to match the anatomy of a particular patient. The anatomy contacting portions may be one or more of non-uniform in distribution, non-uniform in shape or non-uniform in surface area. | 04-03-2014 |
20140128874 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING THE SURFACE OF A BONE - Systems and methods provide patient-specific cutting blocks that allow for bone resurfacing procedures, such as milling or burring, with simplified devices. A computer assisted surgical cutting block is produced having a surface region that matches with the surface region of a patient's bone to be altered. A cutting tool may be provided having a contoured bone mating surface and a contoured and patient-specific shaped cutting guide surface, which is located in a plane above the bone mating surface. One or more channels are provided in the cutting block, and as the surgeon moves the cutting tool (a milling or burring, for example) in the channels the tool cuts the bone both laterally along the surface of the bone and vertically into the bone according to the cutting guide surface and other preselected surface features of the cutting block. | 05-08-2014 |
20140180431 | IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. Mounting members include, for example, flanges, blades, hooks, and plates. In some embodiments, the orthopedic attachments may be adjustably positionable about the base member or other attachments, thereby providing modularity for assembling and implanting the device, and various securing and/or locking mechanisms may be used between the components of the implant. | 06-26-2014 |
Jeffrey Andrew Sharp, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120116562 | Systems and methods Utilizing Patient-Matched Instruments - Patient-matched surgical instruments, and methods for making patient-matched surgical instruments, may include patient-matched surgical instruments having an anatomy facing side with several discrete, physically separate anatomy contacting portions configured to match the anatomy of a particular patient. The anatomy contacting portions may be one or more of non-uniform in distribution, non-uniform in shape or non-uniform in surface area. | 05-10-2012 |
20120123422 | Patient-Matched Instruments - Patient-matched surgical instruments, and methods for making patient-matched surgical instruments, may include patient-matched surgical instruments having an anatomy facing side with several discrete, physically separate anatomy contacting portions configured to match the anatomy of a particular patient. The anatomy contacting portions may be one or more of non-uniform in distribution, non-uniform in shape or non-uniform in surface area. | 05-17-2012 |
20140163561 | UNIVERSAL DOUBLE OFFSET SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - Instruments for use in anterior approach total hip arthroplasty. Instruments according to certain embodiments of the invention connect to a shaping member such as a broach, reamer or osteotome that is used to prepare the intramedullary canal of a desired femur or other bone for total hip arthroplasty. Such an instrument according to such embodiments can be configurable to allow operation on either the left or right leg, and in doing so to provide lateral offset and anterior offset of the instrument handle relative to the shaping member so that the patient's gut, musculature or other bodily portions may be avoided while still providing desired leverage and control over the shaping member to prepare the intramedullary canal. | 06-12-2014 |
20150080899 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING KNEE ARTHROPLASTY - Methods and apparatus for performing knee arthroplasty, including, but not limited to, bicruciate retaining knee arthroplasty, are described herein. Methods and apparatus for preparing a distal femur for a femoral implant as well as methods and apparatus for preparing a proximal tibia for a tibial implant are described. These methods and apparatus, in at least some embodiments and uses, facilitate decreasing the complexity of knee arthroplasty procedures such as bicruciate retaining procedures, while maintaining, if not improving on, the safety, accuracy and/or effectiveness of such procedures. | 03-19-2015 |
Jeffrey O. Sharp, Lexington, KY US
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20090168306 | Load center with displaceable wiring plates - A load center enclosure with displaceable end wall plates for easily accessing the wall cavity above and below the load center and adding additional electrical conductors in post installation applications. | 07-02-2009 |
20110002089 | PANELBOARD PLUG-ON NEUTRAL WITH BREAKER MOUNTING - A load center is equipped with a neutral phase conductive rail with breaker mounting and retention features providing automatic neutral connection for a plug-on mounted AFI and/or GFI circuit breaker. Breakers may be designed to have specific interfaces to the breaker mounting and retention features of the load center rails. The neutral rail may have two pieces including a breaker undercut positioning rail shorted to a standard neutral rail, or a neutral rail may be designed to have all mounting features integrated therewith. The new panel is compatible with non-AFI and non-GFI breakers. | 01-06-2011 |
20110006123 | ELECTRICAL LOAD DISCONNECT DEVICE WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL - Electrical load spreading arrangements reduce peak power demand. An enclosure houses an electronic circuit board, which receives at a first input terminal a first thermostat control signal from a thermostat intended to control a first air conditioning unit and at a second input terminal a second thermostat control signal from a thermostat intended to control a second AC unit. A controller on the circuit board is programmed with instructions stored in a memory coupled to the controller causing the controller to monitor the first and second input terminals to determine the timing and duration of the thermostat control signals passed to the output terminals for activating or deactivating the AC units such that overlapping operation of the AC units is reduced particularly during peak demand periods. A similar arrangement may be applied to a broader class of HVAC equipment, including water heaters, for example. | 01-13-2011 |
20120118716 | ROTARY INTERLOCK MECHANISM FOR ELECTRICAL SWITCHES - Rotary switch interlock mechanisms and electrical switch assemblies with a rotary switch interlock mechanism are presented herein. An electrical distribution device with at least two electrical switches is disclosed. Each of the electrical switches has a switch actuator that is movable between engaged and disengaged positions. A rotary interlock member is rotatably mounted to the housing of the electrical distribution device adjacent the first and second electrical switches. The rotary interlock member is rotatable 180 degrees between a first orientation, whereat the rotary member allows the switch actuator of the second electrical switch into its engaged position while preventing the switch actuator of the first electrical switch from being moved into its engaged position, and a second orientation, whereat the rotary member allows the first switch actuator to be moved into its engaged position while preventing the second switch actuator from being moved into its engaged position. | 05-17-2012 |
Jeffrey Owen Sharp, Lexington, KY US
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20120043988 | SOLAR COMBINER WITH INTEGRATED STRING CURRENT MONITORING - A combiner that calculates energy produced by each panel feed during the daytime, and calculates a resistance value needed to calculate the energy by injecting a known current into each panel feed at nighttime and measuring the resulting voltage across a resistive element in each panel feed. A voltage tap across the protection device in each panel feed allows logic and control circuitry to measure the voltage across each protection device. At nighttime, a known current is injected into each panel feed and the voltage across each protection device is measured. Plugging the current and voltage into Ohm's Law, a resistance of each protection device is calculated, then that resistance value is used during the daytime to calculate energy produced by each string in real time and to monitor each string's performance. When an individual string's performance wanes, an alarm is indicated to help the operator troubleshoot which individual panel(s) within the string is responsible for that string's underperformance. | 02-23-2012 |
Jeffry D. Sharp, Brighton, MI US
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20110238335 | COMPONENT BALANCING ON A CNC MACHINING CENTER - The present invention broadly comprises a method of establishing parameters of a balancer to predict part unbalance on a computer numerically controlled machine comprising the steps of varying unbalance of the balancer and measuring vibration to develop influence parameters of the balancer, varying unbalance of a test part and measuring vibration to develop influence parameters of the test part, comparing the influence parameters of the balancer and the test part, and, determining a range of test part unbalance over which the influence parameters of the balancer and the test part approximately match. The present invention also broadly comprises a system for machining and balancing a workpiece comprising a computer numerically controlled machine, and, a rotating balancer assembly arranged to determine a measurement of unbalance when a first initial vibration measured by a first vibration sensor exceeds a limited range of vibration sensed by the first vibration sensor. | 09-29-2011 |
20140291100 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR FOR A BI-DIRECTIONAL CLUTCH - A bi-directional clutch is provided having inner and outer members disposed about a rotational axis. One or more pawls are coupled to one of the members and configured for rotation about separate rotational axes. One end of each pawl moves between first and second engagement positions with corresponding engagement surfaces formed in the other member and a position of disengagement with the other member permitting relative rotation of the inner and outer members. A pair of magnets are disposed at the opposite end of each pawl with each magnet in the pair defining a pole adjacent the end of the pawl and the poles having opposite polarity. An electromagnetic actuator selectively generates electromagnetic fields of different polarities to urge the pawls away from the position of disengagement to one of the engagement positions to cause rotation of the other member in either rotational direction. | 10-02-2014 |
Joelle Sharp, Herriiman, UT US
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20100078682 | POWER MOSFET HAVING A STRAINED CHANNEL IN A SEMICONDUCTOR HETEROSTRUCTURE ON METAL SUBSTRATE - A field effect transistor device having a strained semiconductor channel region overlying a heterostructure-semiconductor on a metal substrate includes a first semiconductor layer overlying a first metal layer. The first semiconductor layer has a first semiconductor material and a second semiconductor material in a relaxed heterostructure and is heavily doped. A second semiconductor layer overlies the first semiconductor layer and has a first semiconductor material and a second semiconductor material in a relaxed heterostructure. The second semiconductor layer is more lightly doped than the first semiconductor layer. A trench extends into the second semiconductor layer and a channel region has a strained layer of the first semiconductor material adjacent a trench sidewall. The strained channel region provides enhanced carrier mobility and improves performance of the field effect transistor. | 04-01-2010 |
Joelle Sharp, Herriman, UT US
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20080199995 | Integrated Hydrogen Anneal and Gate Oxidation for Improved Gate Oxide Integrity - A method of forming a trench gate field effect transistor includes the following processing steps. Trenches are formed in a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate is annealed in an ambient including hydrogen gas. A dielectric layer lining at least the sidewalls of the trenches is formed. During the time between annealing and forming the dielectric layer, the semiconductor substrate is maintained in an inert environment to prevent formation of native oxide along sidewalls of the trenches prior to forming the dielectric layer. | 08-21-2008 |
20090253237 | Scalable Power Field Effect Transistor with Improved Heavy Body Structure and Method of Manufacture - A method for forming a field effect transistor (FET) includes the following steps. A well region of a first conductivity type is formed in a semiconductor region of a second conductivity type. A gate electrode is formed adjacent to but insulated from the well region. A source region of the second conductivity type is formed in the well region. A heavy body recess is formed extending into and terminating within the well region adjacent the source region. The heavy body recess is at least partially filled with a heavy body material having a lower energy gap than the well region. | 10-08-2009 |
20090302482 | Structure and Method for Forming Hybrid Substrate - A first and a second substrate are bonded together to thereby form a unitary hybrid substrate. Predefined portions of the first substrate are removed to form openings in the first substrate through which surface regions of the second substrate are exposed. A selective epitaxial growth process that is selective with respect to the crystalline orientations of the first and second substrates is carried out to thereby form epitaxial silicon from the exposed surfaces of the second substrate but not from exposed surfaces of the first substrate. The epitaxial silicon formed from the exposed surfaces of the second substrate has the same crystalline orientation as the second substrate. | 12-10-2009 |
20120196414 | Power MOSFET Having a Strained Channel in a Semiconductor Heterostructure on Metal Substrate - A method for forming a semiconductor device includes forming a graded silicon-germanium (SiGe) layer overlying a silicon substrate, a concentration of germanium increasing with a thickness of the graded silicon germanium layer. A first relaxed SiGe layer is formed over the graded SiGe layer, and a second relaxed SiGe layer overlying the first relaxed SiGe layer. The second relaxed SiGe layer has a lower conductivity than the first relaxed SiGe layer. The method also includes forming a field effect transistor having a trench extending into the second relaxed SiGe layer and a channel region that includes a layer of strained silicon to enable enhanced carrier mobility. A top conductor layer is formed overlying the second relaxed SiGe layer, and then the silicon substrate and the graded SiGe layer are removed. A bottom conductor layer is formed underlying the first relaxed SiGe layer. | 08-02-2012 |
John C. Sharp, Jupiter, FL US
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20090044266 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TRANSACTIONAL SECURITY FOR AN END-USER DEVICE - A network system comprises a transaction network operative to provide a transaction with an end user; a trusted source of a security mechanism (e.g., a start/stop trigger module, an application lockout module, a network/file I/O control module, a trusted driver manager, a keystrokes generator driver, a keystrokes deletion hook, and/or a transaction network VPN manager) for at least partially protecting an end-user device from malicious code operative thereon that attempts to capture confidential data presented during the transaction, the security mechanism being maintained by a party other than the end user; and an agent for providing the security mechanism to the end-user device to protect the end-user device during the transaction | 02-12-2009 |
20110209222 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TRANSACTIONAL SECURITY FOR AN END-USER DEVICE - A network system comprises a transaction network operative to provide a transaction with an end user; a trusted source of a security mechanism (e.g., a start/stop trigger module, an application lockout module, a network/file I/O control module, a trusted driver manager, a keystrokes generator driver, a keystrokes deletion hook, and/or a transaction network VPN manager) for at least partially protecting an end-user device from malicious code operative thereon that attempts to capture confidential data presented during the transaction, the security mechanism being maintained by a party other than the end user; and an agent for providing the security mechanism to the end-user device to protect the end-user device during the transaction | 08-25-2011 |
John C. Sharp, Tequesta, FL US
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20090187763 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING DATA ACCESSED THROUGH A NETWORK CONNECTION | 07-23-2009 |
20090187991 | TRUSTED SECURE DESKTOP - Systems and methods for simultaneously protecting software components ( | 07-23-2009 |
Kevin B. Sharp, Garden Prairie, IL US
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20090120311 | ROLLER PAD PRINTER - A roller pad printer for printing on an associated object includes a frame, a flat cliché operably mounted to the frame for receiving and a resilient roller pad operably mount to the frame for rolling contact, at a first location and in a first direction along the cliché, to receive ink transferred from the cliché. The roller pad is adapted for rolling contact with the object, at a second location and in a second direction, to transfer the ink from the roller pad to the object. | 05-14-2009 |
Kip D. Sharp, Calcasieu Parish, LA US
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20080261836 | Compositions for use in well servicing fluids - A composition useful in a well servicing fluid comprising a base fluid, comprising from 5-40 wt. % paraffins, from 5-40 wt. % olefins, from 5-20 wt. % naphthenes, from 5-20 wt. % esters, and from 2-10 wt. % oxygenates comprising primarily alcohols and ethers, the base fluid being useful as an additive alone or in conjunction with at least one other component typically used in well servicing fluids such as drilling fluids, workover fluids, packer fluids, etc. | 10-23-2008 |
Kristin Leigh Sharp, Cincinnati, OH US
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20110119201 | Virtual test market system and method - Systems and methods for conducting a virtual test market are disclosed. A system may include a virtual launch component, a transaction component, and a marketing simulation component. The components of the system may be used in combination to obtain, and analyze marketing data relating to a new product offering at a substantially reduced cost and resource level as compared to conventional techniques. The systems and methods disclosed may also be used to perform scenario analyses. | 05-19-2011 |
Laurie Sharp, Clearwater, FL US
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20090317774 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING PERSONALIZED ART - An application for a method and apparatus for creating a work of art includes providing an artistic kit that has a source of a pigment and an applicator. The applicator accepts the pigment and is used to apply the pigment to a unique part of a user's anatomy. The kit includes at least one artistic medium having a pre-printed design on a front side and a location adapted to accept an impression of the unique part of a user's anatomy. The applicator is used to coat the unique part of a user's anatomy with the pigment, then the unique part of a user's anatomy with the pigment is pressed onto the location adapted to accept an impression within the pre-printed design, thereby creating a work of art unique to the user. | 12-24-2009 |
Lawrence C. Sharp, Bethany, OK US
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20110283587 | Pistol Cocking Assistive Device - At least one cam lock and an opposing structure form a compression channel for receiving and engaging a pistol slide. When the pistol is moved in a certain direction through the compression channel, the one or more cam locks and opposing structure engage the pistol's slide and translate some of the forward motion force into a compressive force on the sides of the slide. At a point where the compressive force overcomes the force of the main spring of the pistol, the pistol frame driven by the user moves forward relative to the slide, thereby racking the slide of the pistol. | 11-24-2011 |
20130220105 | PISTOL COCKING ASSISTIVE DEVICE - At least one cam lock and an opposing structure form a compression channel for receiving and engaging a pistol slide. When the pistol is moved in a certain direction through the compression channel, the one or more cam locks and opposing structure engage the pistol's slide and translate some of the forward motion force into a compressive force on the sides of the slide. At a point where the compressive force overcomes the force of the main spring of the pistol, the pistol frame driven by the user moves forward relative to the slide, thereby racking the slide of the pistol. | 08-29-2013 |
Matthew Jude Sharp, Durham, NC US
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20080306278 | PROCESS - An improved process for preparing arylethanoldiamines is described. Compounds of this type are known to be useful as agonists at atypical beta-adrenoceptors (also known as beta-3-adrenoceptors). | 12-11-2008 |
Mike Sharp, Sandy, UT US
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20120318955 | SYSTEM FOR VERTICALLY FORMING CONCRETE PANELS - A support gasket for use with a concrete panel mold system comprises an inner stiffener bar and engagement structure, attached to or formed integrally with the stiffening bar. The engagement structure is operable to engage an adjacent material. A pliable gasket material is disposed about the inner stiffening bar and is positively engaged with the engagement structure to secure the gasket material to the stiffening bar. | 12-20-2012 |
Oliver Sharp, Sammamish, WA US
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20080270585 | META-CONTAINER FOR MODEL-BASED DISTRIBUTED APPLICATIONS - Abstracting communication with a plurality of containers. Each container encapsulates or hosts a module (e.g., a web service, a database, etc.) associated with a distributed application. A meta-container communicates with drivers that interface with each of the containers. The meta-container represents an abstraction and a virtualization of the containers in the hierarchy. Each container may also be a meta-container for other containers. The recursion and layered hierarchy provide flexible, extensible, and efficient management of the distributed application. | 10-30-2008 |
Paul Sharp, Columbia, MO US
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20090014333 | AGAROSE NANO-PLATINUM COMPOSITE - The invention relates to compositions and methods of using electrophoresis separation matrices. The invention provides nano-particle comprising separation matrices having increased conductivity at low voltage. | 01-15-2009 |
Ray Sharp, Coral Springs, FL US
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20090144136 | GEOGRAPHIC AREA MULTIPLE SERVICE CARD SYSTEM - The invention provides consumers with the services of multiple cards or accounts while allowing consumers to carry a single card, transponder, code and/or other access device. Because the card may access combined services such as financial transaction services and transportation services, the system may facilitate charging the financial account for the transportation services. The system may allow the consumer to use loyalty points or geographic based loyalty points to pay for the transportation services. The system may also limit the use of certain loyalty points based upon the geographic area for certain transportation services in certain geographic areas. | 06-04-2009 |
20140046839 | GEOGRAPHIC AREA MULTIPLE SERVICE CARD SYSTEM - The invention provides consumers with the services of multiple cards or accounts while allowing consumers to carry a single card, transponder, code and/or other access device. Because the card may access combined services such as financial transaction services and transportation services, the system may facilitate charging the financial account for the transportation services. The system may allow the consumer to use loyalty points or geographic based loyalty points to pay for the transportation services. The system may also limit the use of certain loyalty points based upon the geographic area for certain transportation services in certain geographic areas. | 02-13-2014 |
Rebecca L. Sharp, Port Washington, NY US
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20120251922 | ELECTRODE FOR A SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - An electrode is provided containing spherical voids which improve its gas diffusion properties and improving thermal stability of materials with different properties including the coefficient of thermal expansion. The electrode is especially useful as a component, i.e., cathode and/or anode, of solid oxide fuel cells. | 10-04-2012 |
Richard F. Sharp, Perry, OK US
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20090183917 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING AND AVOIDING AN UNDERGROUND OBSTACLE - A method and apparatus for detecting and avoiding an underground object during a horizontal directional drilling operation. The apparatus comprises a boring tool with a ground penetrating radar detection system. The boring tool is operatively connected to a drill string and advanced through the earth to create a borehole. The radar detection system includes at least one transmitter, at least one detector, and a processor. The transmitter is located on a surface of the boring tool and is adapted to transmit electromagnetic waves. At least one detector is located on the surface of the boring tool, and detects the electromagnetic waves reflected by underground objects. The processor determines the location of the underground object from characteristics of the reflected waves. Using this information, the drill string may be pulled back up the borehole or redirected to avoid the object. The boring tool may be caused to breakout of the existing borehole using a pivoting boring tool. Alternatively, a shoe protruding from the boring tool may be engaged to push the boring tool into an opposite wall of the borehole. | 07-23-2009 |
20090185865 | SOFT EXCAVATION POTHOLING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for locating an underground object. The apparatus comprises an excavation head, a wave emitter, a receiver, and a processor. The excavation head is adapted for soft excavation of soil. The excavation head may use mechanical means to dislodge soil, pressurized air or water, or a combination of methods. The wave emitter, located proximate the excavation head, transmits waves into the soil. The receiver receives waves reflected by underground objects. Information about the reflected waves is processed by the processor to determine the location of the underground object. | 07-23-2009 |
20090211815 | Dual Pipe for Increased Fluid Flow - A dual pipe drill string system having increased fluid flow. The dual pipe system comprises a plurality of pipe sections, each pipe section having an inner rod and an outer pipe. The inner rod and the outer pipe of each pipe section may be coupled to the inner rod and outer pipe of an adjacent pipe section. An annulus between the inner rod and the outer pipe defines a fluid flow path through the dual pipe system. The outer pipe defines a shoulder at each end of an individual pipe section. The inner rod defies at least one stop for maintaining the inner rod within the outer pipe. A spacing assembly disposed around the circumference of the inner rod defines paths for fluid flow and maintains a minimum distance between the stop and the shoulder at one end of outer pipe of the pipe section. An additional spacing assembly disposed around the circumference of the inner rod defines paths for fluid flow and maintains a minimum distance between a second stop on the inner rod and the shoulder at a second end of the outer pipe of the pipe section. Alternatively, the stops on the inner rod may define a feature of the stop defining fluid paths for when the stop contacts the shoulder. | 08-27-2009 |
20100012377 | System And Apparatus For Locating And Avoiding An Underground Obstacle - A method and apparatus for detecting and avoiding an underground object during a horizontal directional drilling operation. The apparatus comprises a boring tool with a ground penetrating radar detection system. The boring tool is operatively connected to a drill string and advanced through the earth to create a borehole. The radar detection system includes at least one transmitter, at least one detector, and a processor. The transmitter is located on a surface of the boring tool and is adapted to transmit electromagnetic waves. At least one detector is located on the surface of the boring tool, and detects the electromagnetic waves reflected by underground objects. The processor determines the location of the underground object from characteristics of the reflected waves. Using this information, the drill string may be pulled back up the borehole or redirected to avoid the object. The boring tool may be caused to breakout of the existing borehole using a pivoting boring tool. Alternatively, a shoe protruding from the boring tool may be engaged to push the boring tool into an opposite wall of the borehole. | 01-21-2010 |
20120255790 | Dual Pipe For Increased Fluid Flow - A dual pipe drill string system having increased fluid flow. The dual pipe system comprises a plurality of pipe sections, each pipe section having an inner rod and an outer pipe. The inner rod and the outer pipe of each pipe section may be coupled to the inner rod and outer pipe of an adjacent pipe section. An annulus between the inner rod and the outer pipe defines a fluid flow path through the dual pipe system. The outer pipe defines a shoulder at each end of an individual pipe section. The inner rod defines at least one stop for maintaining the inner rod within the outer pipe. A spacing assembly disposed around the circumference of the inner rod defines paths for fluid flow and maintains a minimum distance between the stop and the shoulder at one end of outer pipe of the pipe section. | 10-11-2012 |
20130014992 | Data Transfer In A Two-Pipe Directional Drilling System - A downhole tool for a dual member drill string for detecting information and sending a signal containing that information up a wireline. The tool comprises a beacon supported on a housing for collection of orientation information. The wireline is located within a drill stem in the housing. The beacon communicates a signal to the wireline using a slip ring or a receiver for receiving a wireless signal from the beacon. The downhole tool may have a steering feature such as a deflection shoe for changing the path of the downhole tool. | 01-17-2013 |
Robert Sharp, Troy, MI US
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20120306238 | ATTACHMENT BRACKET FOR CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES TO A VEHICLE - An attachment bracket in a vehicle for providing integrated support for one or more security features required by law enforcement agencies. The attachment bracket includes a first part including a horizontal cross member extending across the top of a rear panel of the vehicle body. The structure further includes a second part, connected to the first part, which includes two or more intersecting cross members. The second part is mechanically coupled to the vehicle body inside the vehicle cabin below the second row passenger seat. The structure also includes a third part, connected to the second part, which includes one or more arcuate tubular members extending along the vehicle floor panel from the second part towards the first row of seats. The third part is open at the end towards the first row passenger seats. | 12-06-2012 |
Robert Sharp, Corinth, MS US
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20090013517 | Repair and resurfacing methods for use in remanufacturing a machine system - A method of repairing a housing for a machine system includes returning an inner diameter of at least one bearing bore of the housing to a uniform diameter state. The at least one bearing bore is prepared for resurfacing via removing deeply entrapped grease from within pores in cast surface material of the housing subsequent to returning the inner diameter to a uniform diameter state. Subsequent to preparing the at least one bearing bore for resurfacing, it is resurfaced with a material different from cast material of the housing and bonded therewith, for example via thermal spray coating. Resurfacing a cast metallic component, of iron, steel, or the like with metal spray coating may include removing deeply embedded grease from pores of cast surface material of a cast component, in preparation for spraying the cast component with metal spray resurfacing material. | 01-15-2009 |
20100000090 | Method of manufacturing an engine block - A method for manufacturing an engine block, such as for an internal combustion engine, includes a step of removing material from a top deck of the engine block surrounding a cylinder bore to create a first removal area. Material is also removed from the top deck of the engine block surrounding at least one fluid passage to create a second removal area. An insert is positioned within a recessed area defined by the first removal area and the second removal area. | 01-07-2010 |
20120210578 | Method Of Manufacturing An Engine Block - A method for manufacturing an engine block, such as for an internal combustion engine, includes a step of removing material from a top deck of the engine block surrounding a cylinder bore to create a first removal area. Material is also removed from the top deck of the engine block surrounding at least one fluid passage to create a second removal area. An insert is positioned within a recessed area defined by the first removal area and the second removal area. | 08-23-2012 |
Robert E. Sharp, Corinth, MS US
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20120073923 | COATED POWER RAIL - A power rail includes an aluminum body and a wear coating including stainless steel. The power rail may also include a break-in coating having a lower hardness than the wear coating. | 03-29-2012 |
20140165955 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ENGINE BLOCK - A method for manufacturing an engine block includes removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a first opening to create a first recessed area, placing a first seal within the first recessed area, positioning a first insert within the first recessed area and against the first seal. The method may also include removing material from the top deck of the engine block surrounding a second opening to create a second recessed area that at least partially overlaps the first recessed area, placing a second seal in the second recessed area and positioning a second insert within the second recessed area and against the second seal. | 06-19-2014 |
Robert E. Sharp, Portland, OR US
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20090216550 | BUSINESS METHOD FOR PRESERVING THE VALUE OF BUSINESS ASSETS - A business method for preserving the value of business assets, and more particularly, the value of assets that are subject to associated license agreements. | 08-27-2009 |
Robert W. Sharp, Woodville, AL US
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20090190916 | Portable Handheld Video Imaging Camera - A portable, handheld battery-operated camera system is claimed. The camera is positioned atop a handle with a grip and comprises a finger-operated trigger for starting or stopping camera operation. The handle comprises a substantially hollow interior and a bottom concavity which detachably receives a rechargeable battery for powering the camera. | 07-30-2009 |
Roger Sharp, Lake Forest Park, WA US
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20110029104 | AUTOMATED PROGRAMMIING SYSTEM EMPLOYING NON-TEXT USER INTERFACE - An automated programming system that includes configuring the automated programming system to include an input module, a programming module, and an output module. Employing a non-text user interface system for real-time representation of the input module, the programming module and the output module. | 02-03-2011 |
Stephen L. Sharp, Germantown, NY US
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20120061049 | System and Method for Delivering Temperature-Controlled Airflow Through Vending Module - A cooling and/or heating system is provided that may include an air conditioning and heat pump assembly (refrigerant-based) housed within an enclosure. Ducts are provided to deliver air cooled by the air conditioning unit or air heated by the heat pump to one or more users positioned in the enclosure. A reversing valve is provided for directing the flow of pressurized refrigerant to one of the condenser and evaporator. When operated in heating mode, the refrigerant flow is reversed by the reversing valve and heated air is delivered through the same duct work. The air conditioning and/or heat pump assembly is controlled by a vending module to be operated by a user. The system is particularly well suited to include the sale of secondary retail and information services and items at populated public locations, e.g., a beach, city street and parks, and at other venues, e.g., theme parks, golf courses, concerts, ski slopes or other sports venues or indoor facilities such as subway stations, adult night clubs, college bars or airports. | 03-15-2012 |
Stephen R. Sharp, Holly Spring, NC US
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20090017708 | LIGHTWEIGHT HIGH-TENSILE, HIGH-TEAR STRENGTH BIOCOMPONENT NONWOVEN FABRICS - A method of producing a nonwoven fabric comprising spinning a set of bicomponent fibers which include an external fiber component and an internal fiber component. The external fiber enwraps said internal fiber and has a higher elongation to break value than the internal fiber and a lower melting temperature than the internal fiber component. The set of bicomponent fibers are positioned onto a web and thermally bonded to produce a nonwoven fabric. | 01-15-2009 |
Stephen R. Sharp, Holly Springs, NC US
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20120231690 | MULTICOMPONENT FIBERS AND MICRODENIER FABRICS PREPARED BY FIBRILLATION THEREOF - Multicomponent fibers and fabrics made therefrom are provided. The fibers include a multilobal sheath fiber component surrounding a core fiber component, wherein the fibers can be fibrillated to provide a plurality of intertwined microdenier fiber components. Methods of providing such fabrics are also disclosed. | 09-13-2012 |
Stephen R. Sharp US
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20110250812 | HIGH STRENGTH, DURABLE MICRO & NANO-FIBER FABRICS PRODUCED BY FIBRILLATING BICOMPONENT ISLANDS IN THE SEA FIBERS - The subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to fabrics composed of micro-denier fibers wherein said fibers are formed as bicomponent fibrillated fiber. The energy is sufficient for fibrillating as well as entangling (bonding) the fibers. These fabrics can be woven or knitted and made from made from bicomponent islands in the sea fibers and filaments or can be nonwovens and formed by either spunbonding or through the use of bicomponent staple fibers formed into a web by any one of several means and bonded similarly to those used for the spunbonded filament webs. | 10-13-2011 |
Stephen R. Sharp, Raleigh, NC US
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20110318986 | MICRO AND NANOFIBER NONWOVEN SPUNBONDED FABRIC - The invention provides methods for the preparation of nonwoven spunbonded fabrics and various materials prepared using such spunbonded fabrics. The method generally comprises extruding multicomponent fibers having an islands in the sea configuration such that upon removal of the sea component, the island components remain as micro- and nanofibers. The method further comprises mechanically entangling the multicomponent fibers to provide a nonwoven spunbonded fabric exhibiting superior strength and durability without the need for thermal bonding. | 12-29-2011 |
20130165007 | MICRO AND NANOFIBER NONWOVEN SPUNBONDED FABRIC - The invention provides methods for the preparation of nonwoven spunbonded fabrics and various materials prepared using such spunbonded fabrics. The method generally comprises extruding multicomponent fibers having an islands in the sea configuration such that upon removal of the sea component, the island components remain as micro- and nanofibers. The method further comprises mechanically entangling the multicomponent fibers to provide a nonwoven spunbonded fabric exhibiting superior strength and durability without the need for thermal bonding. | 06-27-2013 |
Steven Sharp, Tucson, AZ US
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20100116901 | Irrigation Rotor Sensor - An irrigation sprinkler is for use in distributing water to an area of vegetation, and has a rotatable nozzle for dispersing the water by rotation of the nozzle. A magnet is coupled or connected to the nozzle and rotates synchronously with the rotation of the nozzle. A sensor unit is disposed adjacent to the nozzle and detects a magnetic field generated by the magnet during nozzle rotation to generate a signal indicative of the speed and direction of rotation of the nozzle. | 05-13-2010 |
Stuart Sharp, Greer, SC US
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20090324143 | BAGS HAVING COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS - A bag can include walls formed of a material having multiple layers, which can include a paper layer located between an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer can be formed from a nylon material and the inner layer can be formed from a polyolefin material, and the bag can exhibit grease-resistant properties. The bag can be formed into a variety of configurations, such as a sewn-open-mouth configuration in which a stitching element extends through a wall of the bag or a variety of pinch-type closure configurations. | 12-31-2009 |
20100158417 | MULTI-LAYERED BAGS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A bag can include walls formed of a material having multiple layers, which can include two polyolefin layers and a paper layer. The bag can be formed into a sewn-open-mouth configuration in which a stitching element extends through a wall of the bag. The bag can include a grease-resistant seal that substantially prevents grease from escaping from the bag via an opening in the wall through which the stitching element extends. | 06-24-2010 |
20110089168 | MICROWAVABLE BAGS FOR USE WITH LIQUID OIL AND RELATED METHODS - Microwavable bags can include one or more seals formed by a cold seal adhesive. The one or more seals can prevent egress of liquid oil from the bag. | 04-21-2011 |
Terry D. Sharp, Harrisburg, IL US
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20100180956 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING AND PREVENTING LEAKAGE - A valve assembly for use in detecting leaks is provided. The valve assembly includes a valve, a power source coupled to the valve, and a sensor coupled to the power source. The sensor is configured to close the valve when exposed to a predetermined amount of fluid. | 07-22-2010 |
Thomas A. Sharp, South Lyon, MI US
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20090188473 | COMPOSITE FUEL PUMP CARTRIDGE AND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY - A fuel tank assembly comprising a fuel tank having a plurality of walls spaced apart by a floor, a flange having a top portion and a bottom portion, and extending downward from one of the plurality of walls, is provided. The fuel tank assembly further includes a housing, a crimp ring and a lip, wherein the crimp ring is fitted over the lip for engaging the flange and the housing. A fuel pump is housed within the housing, wherein the housing is arranged to fixedly position at least one inlet connected to the fuel pump at or in close proximity to the floor of the fuel tank. A fuel reservoir extends away from the floor having at least one passage formed therein, the fuel reservoir being positioned within the fuel tank so as to create an accumulated area of the fuel tank surrounding the at least one inlet, wherein fuel enters the accumulated area through the at least one passage for receipt by the at least one inlet. | 07-30-2009 |
20130340723 | FUEL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A fuel system having a fuel module for use within a fuel tank of a vehicle is disclosed herein. The fuel module includes a fuel reservoir having an inlet for receiving fuel from the fuel tank, a pump for pumping fuel from the reservoir through a fuel supply line and a temperature sensitive valve having a first port for receiving fuel from a return line, a second port for outputting the received fuel into the fuel reservoir, and a third port for outputting the received fuel into the fuel tank and external to the fuel reservoir. | 12-26-2013 |
20140165965 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH ACCUMULATOR - A fuel supply system with an accumulator that allows for the accumulation of fuel at a pressure greater than the nominal operating pressure of the fuel supply system. The accumulation of fuel allows for less frequent fuel pump operation and therefore a reduction in overall fuel consumption of an engine. | 06-19-2014 |
Thomas D. Sharp, Terrace Park, OH US
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20100235111 | MANAGING NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION DATA - A method, apparatus and program product manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data and inspection information for at least a portion of an asset are received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model of the at least a portion of the asset is determined based upon at least one of the NDE data and the inspection information. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model with the at least one alignment algorithm and a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated. | 09-16-2010 |
20100235112 | MANAGING NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION DATA - Embodiments of the invention include methods to manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. The method includes receiving NDE data for at least a portion of an asset along with inspection information associated with the at least a portion of the asset, and determining at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model of the at least a portion of the asset based on at least one of the NDE data or the inspection information. The method further includes automatically aligning The NDE data to the simulated model with the at least one alignment algorithm and analyzing the aligned NDE data on the simulated model to determine coverage of the simulated model by the NDE data. Additional methods include retrieving NDE data that has previously been aligned to the simulated model and determining coverage or determining trends associated with indications thereof. | 09-16-2010 |
20100235153 | MANAGING NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION DATA - Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data. | 09-16-2010 |
20130289943 | MANAGING NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION DATA - Methods manage non-destructive evaluation (“NDE”) data. NDE data for an asset is received and at least one alignment algorithm to align the NDE data to a simulated model associated therewith is determined. The NDE data is automatically aligned to the simulated model, a display representation that visually represents the aligned NDE data on the simulated model is generated, and information about the aligned NDE data is exported. Additionally, second NDE data associated with the at least a portion of the asset may also be received, at least one alignment algorithm to align the data determined, and the second NDE data aligned. Respective indications associated with the first and second NDE data may be determined and visually represented on the simulated model. Moreover, a shot descriptor file may be analyzed to determine whether additional NDE data is required to complete an alignment of NDE data. | 10-31-2013 |
20140277662 | MANUFACTURE MODELING AND MONITORING - Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for analyzing, monitoring, and/or modeling the manufacture of a type of part by a manufacturing process. Non-destructive evaluation data and/or quality related data collected from manufactured parts of the type of part may be aligned to a simulated model associated with the type of part. Based on the aligned data, the manufacturing process may be monitored to determine whether the manufacturing process is operating properly; aspects of the manufacturing process may be spatially correlated to the aligned data; and/or the manufacturing process may be analyzed. | 09-18-2014 |