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Brody Shelby, Roseburg, OR US
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| 20100133135 | COVER FOR PAINT ROLLER - Disclosed is a cover for storing a roller pad of a paint roller. The cover includes an elongated structure, a plurality of first seal members and a plurality of second seal members. The elongated structure includes a first half portion and a second half portion hingedly connected to the first half portion. The first half portion and the second half portion include a first peripheral edge portion and a second peripheral edge portion, respectively. A closed position and an open position of the elongated structure is configured by abuttingly disposing and spacing apart the first peripheral edge portion and the second peripheral edge portion, respectively. The elongated structure is configured to receive the roller pad and enclose the roller pad. The plurality of first seal members and the plurality of second seal members are configured to provide fluid tight sealing of the cover. | 06-03-2010 |
Daniel Edward Shelby, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20100264334 | EXCITATION-INTENSITY-DEPENDENT, COLOR-TUNABLE, DUAL EMITTING NANOCRYSTALS - An embodiment of the invention is a device for photo-stimulated color emission having at least one plurally doped semiconducting nanoparticle comprising at least one semiconducting material and a plurality of at least one dopant coupled with an irradiation source such that the plurally doped semiconducting nanoparticle emit electromagnetic radiation at two or more wavelengths where the intensities of the emissions depend on the intensity of the irradiation. In an embodiment of the invention, the plurally doped semiconducting nanoparticle can be a doped core/shell nanoparticle where the plurality of dopants can reside in exclusively the core, exclusively the shell, or in both the core and shell. | 10-21-2010 |
Irving Shelby, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090314713 | Cross-flow filtration apparatus with biocidal feed spacer - A cross-flow filtration apparatus is provided. The cross-flow filter is a spiral wound filter that includes a semi-permeable membrane wrapped around a perforated central tube. The semi-permeable membrane includes a feed spacer and a membrane. The feed spacer is a biocidal feed spacer with a biocidal agent impregnated within the feed spacer to prevent biofouling of the feed spacer and the membrane. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20110174713 | BRINE SEAL FOR A FILTRATION DEVICE - A filtration device having a tubular pressure vessel and a tubular filter assembly is provided. The tubular filter assembly is housed within the tubular pressure vessel and includes a filter element and a split ring seal circumscribing the filter element. The split ring seal has an annular body that includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end and slidably engaged with the first end, and an opening extending through the annular body. | 07-21-2011 |
James Shelby, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20100121882 | Method and System for Implementing and Managing an Enterprise Identity Management for Distributed Security in a Computer System - A method and system for facilitating the management of user identities includes an ownership component, a registration component, and a servicing component. When a user first desires to access a system using the present invention, the registration component verifies the user's ownership of the underlying account by asking a variety of questions. Thereafter, when a user desires to service his account, the user may be re-queried to determine if he is attempting to access the correct information. An authentication and access component provides the functionality to access a system of the present invention. An audit component can be configured to periodically monitor the various accounts to ensure a continued linking between users and accounts. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20110289569 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING AND MANAGING AN ENTERPRISE IDENTITY MANAGEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTED SECURITY - An Enterprise Identity Management system includes a registration component, an ownership component, and an audit component. The registration component is configured to associate a user ID with specific accounts that are accessible via a computer system. The ownership component is configured to verify the ownership of the accounts. The audit component is configured to perform periodic checks to ensure the validity of the association between the user ID and the ownership of the accounts. | 11-24-2011 |
J. Patrick Shelby, Seattle, WA US
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| 20080318324 | Biochip for High-Throughput Screening of Circulating Tumor Cells - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to the use of effusive filtration to segregate tumor cells from a sample of bodily fluid. In one embodiment, fluid containing a cell is flowed down a channel having a filtration medium present along at least one side wall. The tumor cell is captured when the fluid passes through the filtration medium. Accumulated pressure on the captured tumor cell is reduced by allowing the fluid that has passed through the filtration medium to re-enter the channel. In a particular embodiment, the filtration medium may comprise side wall apertures having a width smaller than that of the cell, with downstream apertures allowing re-entry of the fluid into the channel. | 12-25-2008 |
J. Patrick Shelby, Bellevue, WA US
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| 20100323388 | BIOCHIP FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT SCREENING OF CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to the use of effusive filtration to segregate tumor cells from a sample of bodily fluid. In one embodiment, fluid containing a cell is flowed down a channel having a filtration medium present along at least one side wall. The tumor cell is captured when the fluid passes through the filtration medium. Accumulated pressure on the captured tumor cell is reduced by allowing the fluid that has passed through the filtration medium to re-enter the channel. In a particular embodiment, the filtration medium may comprise side wall apertures having a width smaller than that of the cell, with downstream apertures allowing re-entry of the fluid into the channel. | 12-23-2010 |
Kevin A. Shelby, Austin, TX US
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| 20090013356 | MOBILE TELEVISION BROADCAST SYSTEM - A digital television broadcast system with transmission and/or reception of digital television signals for improved mobile reception. The communication layers in the transmit and receive portions of the transmission system can be dynamically modified, e.g., based on usage patterns or current channel characteristics. The transmission system also provides for cross layer control, whereby parameters in various of the communication layers are analyzed to determine appropriate updates to the system configuration. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090260041 | Transmitting and Receiving Control Information for Use with Multimedia Streams - First control information, generated according to a first protocol version, for configuring an audiovisual device to present a multimedia stream, may be generated. A first data structure specifying that the first control information is of the first protocol version may be generated. A plurality of packets, including a multimedia stream, the first control information, and the first data structure, may be generated and transmitted. Second control information, generated according to a second protocol version, for configuring an audiovisual device to present a multimedia stream, may be generated. The first data structure may be modified to include information about the second control information. A second plurality of packets, including the modified first data structure, the first control information, a multimedia stream specified by the first control information, the second control information, and a multimedia stream specified by the second control information, may be generated. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090262839 | Transmission of Multimedia Streams to Mobile Devices With Uncoded Transport Tunneling - A system and method for wirelessly transmitting audiovisual information. First audiovisual information may be encoded using a first error correction coding method. A plurality of packets may be generated, including the first audiovisual information, second audiovisual information, and control information. The second audiovisual information may not be encoded using the first error correction coding method, and the control information may indicate this. The plurality of packets may be wirelessly transmitted. The control information may be usable by a receiver to determine that the second audiovisual information is not encoded using the first error correction coding method, and may thereby determine that the second audiovisual information is a different service version than the first audiovisual information. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090288121 | Transmission of Multimedia Streams to Mobile Devices With Variable Training Information - A system and method for wirelessly transmitting audiovisual information. Training information may be stored in a memory. A plurality of packets may be generated, including the training information. The plurality of packets may also include audiovisual information. The plurality of packets may include first information identifying a first training pattern of a plurality of possible training patterns. The first training pattern may specify one or more locations of the training information in the plurality of packets. The first information may be usable by a receiver to determine the first training pattern of the plurality of possible training patterns. The plurality of packets may be transmitted in a wireless manner. | 11-19-2009 |
Kevin L. Shelby, Austin, TX US
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| 20100322358 | Parallel Execution of Trellis-Based Methods - A receiver system and method for recovering information from a symbol data sequence Y. The symbol data sequence Y corresponds to a symbol data sequence X that is transmitted onto the channel by a transmitter. The symbol data sequence X is generated by the transmitter based on associated information bits. At the receiver, a set of two or more processors operate in parallel on two or more overlapping subsequences of the symbol data sequence Y, where each of the two or more overlapping subsequences of the symbol data sequence Y corresponds to a respective portion of a trellis. The trellis describes redundancy in the symbol data sequence Y. The action of operating in parallel generates soft estimates for the associated information bits. The soft estimates are useable to form a receive message corresponding to the associated information bits. | 12-23-2010 |
Michael B. Shelby, Corvallis, OR US
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| 20110201412 | METHOD OF AWARDING A BONUS PRIZE IN THE PLAY OF A PLURALITY OF GAMING MACHINES - By awarding bonuses during predetermined bonus periods, gaming establishments can exercise greater control over bonus wins and, in doing so, can create player excitement and increase play during historically off-peak times, realizing greater revenue for the casino. The time based bonus begins when a maximum time for the bonus period is selected and divided into time increments, with each time increment having its own weight. A winning increment is randomly selected and a bonus is awarded when the time increment has been reached. | 08-18-2011 |
Michael H. Shelby, Dearborn Heights, MI US
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| 20110132284 | Method for Operating an Engine with Variable Charge Density - A method for operating an engine with a fuel reformer is presented. In one embodiment a first fuel is reformed into a gaseous fuel comprising H, CO, and CH | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132286 | Method for Operating a Charge Diluted Engine - A method for operating an engine with a fuel reformer is presented. In one embodiment a first fuel is reformed into a gaseous fuel comprising H, CO, and CH | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110132290 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL REFORMER - A method for operating an engine with a fuel reformer is presented. In one embodiment a method for operating an engine by injecting a gaseous fuel and a liquid fuel to at least an engine cylinder is presented. The method may prioritize the injection of the gaseous fuel in response to an amount of gaseous fuel stored in a fuel storage tank. | 06-09-2011 |
Michael Howard Shelby, Dearborn Heights, MI US
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| 20100241323 | Enhanced Powertrain Performance During Knock Control - Various systems and methods are described for controlling combustion stability in an engine driving a transmission. One example method comprises limiting airflow to the engine in response to a spark timing retarded beyond a spark retard threshold, the limiting airflow to the engine reducing engine torque output and compensating for the reduction in engine torque output by adjusting a transmission operating parameter. | 09-23-2010 |
Michael Howard Shelby, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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| 20110132306 | Method for Operating an Engine with a Fuel Reformer - Methods for operating a flexible fuel engine with a fuel reformer which reforms a fuel into a gaseous fuel reformate are provided. Operating parameters of the fuel reformer and delivery of reformate to the engine are adjusted based on an alcohol content of the fuel. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110174268 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING FUEL USAGE - Methods and systems are provided for improving fuel usage while addressing knock by adjusting the use of spark retard and direct injection of a knock control fluid based on engine operating conditions and the composition of the injected fluid. One or more engine parameters, such as EGR, VCT, boost, throttle position, and CMCV, are coordinated with the direct injection to reduce torque and EGR transients. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20120158272 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING FUEL USAGE - Methods and systems are provided for improving fuel usage while addressing knock by adjusting the use of spark retard and direct injection of a knock control fluid based on engine operating conditions and the composition of the injected fluid. One or more engine parameters, such as EGR, VCT, boost, throttle position, and CMCV, are coordinated with the direct injection to reduce torque and EGR transients. | 06-21-2012 |
Michael Howard Shelby, Plymouth, MI US
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| 20110239997 | COMBUSTION STABILITY ENHANCEMENT VIA INTERNAL EGR CONTROL - A method for controlling combustion in a cylinder of a turbocharged engine in which intake air is reserved upstream of the cylinder. The method comprises decreasing an internal EGR rate in the cylinder during a tip-out condition if the temperature of the intake air is above a threshold, and increasing the internal EGR rate in the cylinder during a tip-out condition if the temperature of the intake air is below the threshold. | 10-06-2011 |
Michael Larkin Shelby, Cary, NC US
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| 20120188593 | Method and Apparatus for Storing Increment Values without using an Increment Counter - Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have integral memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Some printing systems do this by using a counter to count the amount of the consumable used and then sending a count command to the memory. The increment count command is processed to increment the value stored within the memory. Disclosed is a method and system for allowing the memory to be updated by a count command without having to increment the value stored. This method allows print cartridges to be used in printing systems that utilize counters without having to increment the counter each time an increment command is received. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120194868 | System and Method for Updating Memories used to Store Information in a Printing System - Electronic systems, such as printing systems, often use components that have a memory. The integral memory can be used to store information about the component. In some printing systems this memory includes storing a portion that stores a value indicative of an amount of a consumable that has been used. Discloses is a method and system for updating a memory that is integral to a component within a printing system. The value stored in the memory can be read to determine an amount of a consumable used. Alternatively, when a specific value is stored in the memory the printing system can deactivate the component. | 08-02-2012 |
Nancy J. Shelby, Bozeman, MT US
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| 20080305145 | PROCESS FOR DEMINERALIZATION OF BONE MATRIX WITH PRESERVATION OF NATURAL GROWTH FACTORS - A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090285931 | Feed supplement for animals for reducing methane production - A method for enhancing feed efficiency and reducing enteric methane production in livestock, comprising a formulation of natural plants and plant extracts and chemicals, including propionatic acid glycerol, that when feed to ruminants results in decreased enteric methane production and improved feed efficiency. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20120213859 | PROCESS FOR DEMINERALIZATION OF BONE MATRIX WITH PRESERVATION OF NATURAL GROWTH FACTORS - A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process. | 08-23-2012 |
Nancy Jane Shelby, Bozeman, MT US
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| 20100028849 | NOVEL PROCESS FOR DEVITALIZED/ACELLULAR TISSUE FOR TRANSPLANTATION - A method for processing tissue to produce a devitalized acellular matrix for transplantation comprises soaking the tissue in a first processing solution having a pH below 7 to reduce protease activity, periodically infusing ozone into the first processing solution to devitalize the tissue and reduce bioburden, and soaking the tissue in a second processing solution to remove cellular debris. The present invention also includes a system for processing the tissue. The devitalized acellular matrix acts as a scaffold for cellular ingrowth when transplanted into a recipient to form new tissue. | 02-04-2010 |
Qwentella Shawnell Shelby, Rock Hill, SC US
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| 20090261054 | Infant Feeding Pouch - The present invention is an infant feeding pouch that is a transparent low-density polyethylene or polypropylene bag. The pouch has two sections, a middle section and two side wings. The middle section of the pouch is collapsible. The wings are sealed close and do not contain any fluid. The entire device is disposable. The middle oval section is able to contain 8 to 9 ounces of fluid. As the fluid enters the middle section it enlarges. As the fluid exits the pouch it collapses. The middle section of the feeder has an opening; it is here were the fluid is deposited. The opening is located in the center of the middle section at the bottom. The middle section has a non-removable threaded fitting welded onto the pouch enabling the toppro to be attached. The toppro is a bottle cap with screwable threads in the interior. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100258519 | Infant Feeding Pouch - The present invention is an infant feeding pouch that is a transparent low-density polyethylene or polypropylene bag. The pouch has two sections, and a middle section. The middle section of the pouch is collapsible. The middle oval section is able to contain 8 to 9 ounces of fluid. As the fluid enters the middle section it enlarges. As the fluid exits the pouch it collapses. The middle section of the feeder has an opening; it is here were the fluid is deposited. The opening is located in the center of the middle section at the bottom. The middle section has a non-removable threaded fitting welded onto the pouch enabling the toppro to be attached. The toppro is a bottle cap with screwable threads in the interior. | 10-14-2010 |
Richard Shelby, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090153346 | PASSENGER SCREENING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and scanner configured to determine whether a person's feet are positioned at a predetermined location of a predetermined scanning area and configured to scan the feet to detect a presence of a metal, an explosive, or other type of target substance. | 06-18-2009 |
Richard Allen Shelby, Creve Coeur, MO US
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| 20120238904 | Ophthalmic Refractor and Method of Ophthalmic Refractor Signal Analysis - An ophthalmic refractor is described that provides a non-linear relationship between spherical power and refractive error by positioning a reference plane for a sensor system of the refractor in front of the cornea. The refractor may have a working distance and dynamic range that enable it to be mounted on a surgical microscope. Also described are computational methods for analysing the output from the ophthalmic refractor, utilising error minimisation, linear regression and Fourier Transform analysis. | 09-20-2012 |
Richard R. Shelby, Huntley, IL US
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| 20120201680 | FAN ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - In one aspect, a fan assembly is provided that can be manufactured while producing a significantly reduced amount of scrap material. More specifically, the fan assembly utilizes a hub ring and one or more hub strips to support a plurality of blades rather than a solid center disc or end disc used by some prior approaches. In another aspect, a method is provided that includes bending a member into an annular configuration and joining end portions of the member together to rigidly fix the member in the annular configuration. The rigid annular member may be used as an end ring, a hub ring, an orifice, or other component, while producing significantly less scrap material than traditional approaches. | 08-09-2012 |
Ryan David Shelby, Los Gatos, CA US
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| 20110246538 | VISUAL MANIPULATION OF DATABASE SCHEMA - Methods, program products, and systems for visual manipulation of database schema are disclosed. In general, in one aspect, a system can display a schema view and a data view in graphic representation in an integrated GUI on a display device. The system can display a schema in the schema view, and one or more data records in the data view. The system can receive a touch input from the display device in the schema view, or the data view, or both. In response to the touch input, the system can modify the schema, or the data records, or both. The system can update the schema view and data view substantially simultaneously to reflect the modification in the schema or data records. | 10-06-2011 |
Sarah A. Shelby, Ithaca, NY US
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| 20120208174 | Plasmonic System for Detecting Binding of Biological Molecules - Detection and characterization of molecular interactions on membrane surfaces is important to biological and pharmacological research. In one embodiment, silver nanocubes interfaced with glass-supported model membranes form a label-free sensor that measures protein binding to the membrane. The present device and technique utilizes plasmon resonance scattering of nanoparticles, which are chemically coupled to the membrane. In contrast to other plasmonic sensing techniques, this method features simple, solution-based device fabrication and readout. Static and dynamic protein/membrane binding are monitored and quantified. | 08-16-2012 |
Timothy W. Shelby, High Point, NC US
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| 20090089936 | Encapsulated mattress with integrated pillow - A method of integrating a pillow, including stuffing, within an encapsulated mattress having a core and covering surrounding the core is disclosed. A mattress for use in institutions, such as correctional facilities, detention centers, rehabilitation centers, hospitals and the like, includes a core formed of a padding material, a pillow adjoining the core, the pillow containing stuffing, and a covering surrounding the core and the pillow. Also disclosed is a mattress including a core formed of a padding material, a pillow adjoining the core using a sleeve, the pillow containing stuffing, the sleeve retaining the pillow to the core, and a covering surrounding the core and the pillow. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20100287708 | TRANSPARENT MATTRESS - A mattress having a nonwoven core and a transparent cover is shown and described. Typically, the nonwoven core is configured to improve visualization of an object positioned within the mattress from at least one side of the mattress. Invention embodiments also include methods of making mattresses. A typical embodiment includes obtaining a nonwoven core and covering the nonwoven core with a transparent cover. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120102697 | ENCAPSULATED MATTRESS WITH INTEGRATED PILLOW - A method of integrating a pillow, including stuffing, within an encapsulated mattress having a core and covering surrounding the core is disclosed. A mattress for use in institutions, such as correctional facilities, detention centers, rehabilitation centers, hospitals and the like, includes a core formed of a padding material, a pillow adjoining the core, the pillow containing stuffing, and a covering surrounding the core and the pillow. Also disclosed is a mattress including a core formed of a padding material, a pillow adjoining the core using a sleeve, the pillow containing stuffing, the sleeve retaining the pillow to the core, and a covering surrounding the core and the pillow. | 05-03-2012 |