Shields, US
Adam R. Shields, Alexandria, VA US
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20110193259 | SHEATH FLOW DEVICE AND METHOD - A sheath flow system having a channel with at least one fluid transporting structure located in the top and bottom surfaces situated so as to transport the sheath fluid laterally across the channel to provide sheath fluid fully surrounding the core solution. At the point of introduction into the channel, the sheath fluid and core solutions flow side by side within the channel or the core solution may be bounded on either side by the sheath fluid. The system is functional over a broad channel size range and with liquids of high or low viscosity. A wide variety of shapes of fibers and other materials can be produced from this system through the use of polymerizable material. | 08-11-2011 |
Adam Richard Shields, Springfield, VA US
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20120156791 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING ACTUATED SURFACE-ATTACHED POSTS FOR ASSESSING BIOFLUID RHEOLOGY - Methods, systems, and computer readable media for using actuated surface-attached posts for assessing biofluid rheology are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method for testing properties of a biofluid specimen includes placing the specimen onto a micropost array having a plurality of microposts extending outwards from a substrate, wherein each micropost includes a proximal end attached to the substrate and a distal end opposite the proximal end, and generating an actuation force in proximity to the micropost array to actuate the microposts, thereby compelling at least some of the microposts to exhibit motion. The method further includes measuring the motion of at least one of the microposts in response to the actuation force and determining a property of the specimen based on the measured motion of the at least one micropost. | 06-21-2012 |
20140001146 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USING ACTUATED SURFACE-ATTACHED POSTS FOR BIOFLUID RHEOLOGY | 01-02-2014 |
Alan Shields, Johnson City, TN US
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20100023346 | ENDPOINT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS - A system for developing and producing clinical endpoints based on patient reported outcome data utilizing algorithms to generate decision rules to evaluate patient reported outcome type questionnaire is provided. The questionnaires can include health-related quality of life questionnaires and can predict the reliability of endpoints in supporting one or more medical labeling claims. | 01-28-2010 |
20130159010 | ENDPOINT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS - A system for developing and producing clinical endpoints based on patient reported outcome data utilizing algorithms to generate decision rules to evaluate patient reported outcome type questionnaire is provided. The questionnaires can include health-related quality of life questionnaires and can predict the reliability of endpoints in supporting one or more medical labeling claims. | 06-20-2013 |
Andrew James Shields US
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20120177134 | QUANTUM COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A quantum communication system including an emitter and a receiver, the emitter including an encoder and at least one photon source and being configured to pass a signal pulse and a reference pulse, which are separated in time, through the encoder and output the signal pulse and the reference pulse. The reference pulse has a higher probability of containing more than one photon than the signal pulse. The receiver includes a decoder and at least one detector for measuring the signal pulse and the reference pulse. | 07-12-2012 |
Ann E. Shields, Allentown, PA US
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20080290705 | Adjustable slip cover for sofas - A slip cover for a sofa or love seat is disclosed. The slip cover is adjustable in a number of ways to give a good fit for a range of sofa sizes and configurations. Vents are formed in the sides of the back covering portion to accommodate the presence or absence of arms for the seating piece. The seat portion has overlapping sides to fit a range of seat sizes. Front and back skirts are used to wrap the periphery of the sofa piece, thus covering the overhanging sides of the seat portion, the front and back skirts themselves overlapping and being adjustably secured with ties and binding extensions. Arm pieces, where needed, are separate from the back/seat portion of the covering, are adjustable by tucking any excess fabric behind the ruffle seam, and are secured to the legs of the sofa piece. | 11-27-2008 |
Anne M. Shields, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20080281496 | Cam phaser compensation in a hybrid vehicle system - A method of regulating a torque output of an internal combustion engine in a hybrid electric vehicle includes determining whether a cam phaser system of the engine is in one of an inactive state and an active state and monitoring at least one engine operating parameter. An engine torque array is selected from a plurality of engine torque arrays based on the one of the inactive state and the active state. An available engine torque is determined based on the engine torque array and the at least one engine operating parameter and the engine is regulated based on the available engine torque. | 11-13-2008 |
Anthony Shields, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120046634 | Pull-Release and Refastenable Underpant-type Undergarment - The present invention provides an improved quick-release and refastenable underpants-type undergarment. The front and back panels of the undergarment are attached at the hip with an openable fastener on at least one side of the undergarment, and are also attached at the crotch with an openable fastener. The fastenings can be comprised of any type of mating-pair compatible fastener devices, such as Velcro. The hip and crotch fasteners allow the undergarment to be easily and quickly removed by pulling on the undergarment, regardless of whether the wearer is sitting, prone, mobile or immobile. The undergarment can also be reattached in position on the wearer even if the wearer cannot stand, balance, or move their legs. The embodiment with a single hip opening can be removed, washed, and used in a single piece and does not require reattaching multiple pieces upon re-use. | 02-23-2012 |
Anthony F. Shields, Bloomfield Hills, MI US
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20080292553 | Phosphoramidate Derivatives of Fau - The present invention provides phosphoramidate derivatives of a furanosyluracil analog, FAU, that can effectively deliver FAU monophosphate, or a derivative thereof, intracellularly. FAU-Phosphoramidate diesters can bypass the first step of phosphorylation and be activated intracellularly so as to be converted to nucleoside monophosphates. This results in improved formation of nucleoside triphosphates, and higher incorporation into DNA. The compounds of the invention can be used to treat cancer. | 11-27-2008 |
Brent T. Shields, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120230177 | CONGESTION ABATEMENT IN A NETWORK INTERCONNECT - A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion. | 09-13-2012 |
20120230188 | CONGESTION CAUSATION IN A NETWORK INTERCONNECT - A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion. | 09-13-2012 |
20120230212 | CONGESTION DETECTION IN A NETWORK INTERCONNECT - A method and system for detecting congestion in a network of nodes, abating the network congestion, and identifying the cause of the network congestion is provided. A congestion detection system may comprise a detection system, an abatement system, and a causation system. The detection system monitors the performance of network components such as the network interface controllers and tiles of routers to determine whether the network is congested such that a delay in delivering packets becomes unacceptable. Upon detecting that the network is congested, an abatement system abates the congestion by limiting the rate at which packets are injected into the network from the nodes. Upon detecting that the network is congested, a causation system may identify the job that is executing on a node that is the cause of the network congestion. | 09-13-2012 |
Christine Shields, Boca Raton, FL US
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20120111739 | Dual Frequency Impedance Measurement of Hematocrit in Strips - This invention is a method for determining a hematocrit value. The steps include applying a first pulse of potential excitation at a first frequency to a test strip containing a fluid sample. The method also includes applying a second pulse at a second frequency that is higher than the first frequency. Based on first and second impedance measurements associated with each pulse, a hematocrit value may be determined. Also, a concentration of an analyte contained within the fluid sample may be determined based on the hematocrit value. | 05-10-2012 |
Christopher Jason Shields, Kansas City, MO US
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20100011632 | GREETING CARD HAVING CONNECTIVITY CAPABILITIES - The present invention relates to a greeting card with the capability of connecting to and interacting with a device. More particularly, this invention relates to a card having a connector that permits a memory device coupled with the card to interact with a device, such as a multimedia player or computing device. The memory device may include a file, such as a video or image, that has been stored by the card purchaser and that can then be executed on the device for the enjoyment of the card recipient. The memory device may store a file for the greeting card recipient to access or view on a device, such as a multimedia player, when the card is connected to the device. Additionally, the memory device may include executable software that causes the device to perform an action, such as opening up a webpage, once the card is connected to the device. In such an embodiment, the card may be a gift card, such as a standard gift card issued by retailers. When the card is connected to a device, such as a computing device, the card recipient will be able make purchases using a monetary value that has been placed on the gift card by the card purchaser. | 01-21-2010 |
Christopher S. Shields, Windham, NH US
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20100059443 | Chromatography Membranes, Devices Containing Them, and Methods of Use Thereof - Described herein are fluid treatment devices for use in tangential flow filtration, comprising a housing unit and a composite material, wherein the composite material comprises: a support member comprising a plurality of pores extending through the support member; and a non-self-supporting macroporous cross-linked gel comprising macropores having an average size of 10 nm to 3000 nm, said macroporous gel being located in the pores of the support member. The invention also relates to a method of separating a substance from a fluid, comprising the step of placing the fluid in contact with an inventive device, thereby adsorbing or absorbing the substance to the composite material contained therein. | 03-11-2010 |
Dan Shields, Reedsburg, WI US
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20100209549 | INSTANTIZER AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present technology relates to an apparatus and a method of producing instantized products. The method comprises using multiple agglomerators with various orifice/spinner arrangements as a component of an instantizer system. The use of the different agglomerators produces instant products with variable particle sizes as desired, which can handle the stress of packaging and handling. | 08-19-2010 |
Daniel Shields, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
Daniel Shields, Boca Raton, FL US
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20090106237 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY CUSTOMIZING WEB PAGE CONTENT - A method for providing customized web page content. The method includes receiving information from a referring uniform resource locator (URL) including information relating to a first search performed by a user, processing specific terms in the referring URL to produce a customized web page based upon the terms in the referring URL, and presenting the customized web page to the user. | 04-23-2009 |
David Shields, Ridgeley, WV US
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20090139205 | Pourable centerport inhibitor for solid propellant rocket motors - A pourable opaque centerport for solid propellant rocket motors and method for applying the same are disclosed. The pourable centerport inhibitor for solid propellant rocket motors has a curing system that includes a prepolymer and a curing agent. The prepolymer and the curing agent are combined to form a pourable polymeric binder that cures into an amorphous solid. The pourable centerport inhibitor also includes an opaque agent. The pourable centerport inhibitor may also include a plasticizer. The plasticizer, the prepolymer, and the curing agent are preferably the same type that is in the solid propellant with which it will be used in conjunction. | 06-04-2009 |
David Joseph Shields, Tucson, AZ US
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20090027729 | Method, apparatus and article of manufacture for modifying printing based upon direct on-the-fly media characteristic parameters - A method, apparatus and article of manufacture for modifying printing based upon direct on-the-fly media characteristic parameters is disclosed. The present invention on-the-fly directly measures a media characteristic parameter and performs real-time print modification in response thereto. The measured characteristic parameters include paper texture and composition, as well as adhesion and penetration of print. The modification of print in response to these measured parameters may allow a customer to maintain observed print quality with lower-cost materials. Adjustments may include the addition of coating, hot rolling, or adjustment of toner concentration. Measured parameters may include mottle, paper texture, and bleed through. | 01-29-2009 |
D. Michael Shields, St. Paul, MN US
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20080267418 | Method and apparatus for dynamically adjusting the spectral content of an audio signal - The present invention involves a method for dynamically adjusting the spectral content of an audio signal, which increases the harmonic content through the systematic introduction of amplitude asymmetry. The present invention also involves an apparatus for dynamically adjusting the spectral content of an audio signal which consists of a constant current source, an input buffer amplifier, an output buffer amplifier and a progressively biased system of bipolar junctions, which will produce a controlled asymmetry of the transfer characteristic. | 10-30-2008 |
20090046871 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUDIO PROCESSING - A method and apparatus for introducing a time-varying time delay randomly into the individual reproduction channels of a sound recording, two in the case of binaural presentation. This emulates the temporal aspect of microphone and/or listener motion. The present invention may be applied as a unidirectional process. No preparation of the source material is required. It can be applied to any multichannel audio signal set. It can process analog or digital signals. The process may be used with headphones, loudspeakers, hearing aids or similar assistive hearing devices. | 02-19-2009 |
20090071322 | Apparatus and method for broad spectrum radiation attenuation - A panel for use in assembling a radiation, microbial, acoustically, and ballistically shielded space within a building or other personal space. The panel is comprised of an ionizing radiation shielding material layer, a non-ionizing radiation shielding layer, an anti microbial treated layer, a bulletproof layer and an acoustical shielding layer. A method for using said panels to create a radiation, microbial, acoustic, and ballistic shielded space. | 03-19-2009 |
20090074102 | Method and apparatus for wired signal transmission - A method and apparatus for high quality signal transmission, which utilizes normal-mode current flow and produces an audio output signal with suppression of normal-mode voltage amplitude, comprising transmitting an audio input signal source though (1) a buffer amplifier; (2) a modulated current source; (3) a pair of wires; (4) a current transformer; and (5) a receiver amplifier for said current transformer. | 03-19-2009 |
20100246880 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED STIMULATION OF THE LIMBIC AUDITORY RESPONSE - A loudspeaker system for the optimization of sound production so as to achieve limbic and cortical arousal, comprising a resistance-controlled (or partially mass-controlled) woofer system, a mass-controlled (or partially resistance-controlled) midrange system, and a resistance-controlled tweeter system. This system may further comprise crossover networks of a particular configuration. By use of unsymmetrical networks of low order, it is possible to obtain a complete system which exhibits flat delay response. | 09-30-2010 |
20100284560 | AUDIO TRANSDUCER - An audio transducer for use in a loudspeaker system. The transducer includes a pair of flexible, curved diaphragms, with each diaphragm having a distal end and a proximal end. The curved diaphragms form hemi-cylindrical lobes being substantially tangent to one another at their proximal ends and are attached to energy absorbent dampers at their distal ends. The transducers can be employed in a line array as part of the loudspeaker system as well as some of the transducers facing forward while others rearward and, in doing so, their amplitudes and phases can be adjusted for fine tailoring the geometric coverage of acoustic energy radiating from the loudspeaker system. | 11-11-2010 |
20110096947 | SPHERICALLY HOUSED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM - A loudspeaker system for the reproduction of acoustic waves of music, sound and speech in a substantially circular horizontal plane. The loudspeaker system includes multiple spherical enclosures, each enclosure housing a pair of transducers, each pair of transducers producing acoustic waves of a predetermined frequency range. | 04-28-2011 |
20110153314 | METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING THE SPECTRAL CONTENT OF AN AUDIO SIGNAL - A method for dynamically adjusting the spectral content of an audio signal, which increases the harmonic content of said audio signal, said method comprising translating an encoded digital signal into data bands, creating a psychoacoustic model to identify sections of said data bands that are deficient in harmonic quality, analyzing the fundamental frequency and amplitude of said harmonically deficient data bands, creating additional higher order harmonics for said harmonically deficient data bands, adding said higher order harmonics back to said encoded digital signal to form a newly enhanced signal, inverse filtering said newly enhanced signal, and converting said inverse filtered signal to an analog waveform for consumption by the listener. | 06-23-2011 |
20110255701 | METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING THE SPECTRAL CONTENT OF AN AUDIO SIGNAL - Circuit and associated methods for dynamically adjusting the spectral content of an audio signal, which increases the harmonic content through the systematic introduction of amplitude asymmetry. In one embodiment, the method comprises a spectral modification of an analog audio signal in which the high-frequency content is reduced as a function of the signal amplitude and spectral distribution. The audio signal is subjected to a complementary pre-emphasis and de-emphasis of the high frequencies. | 10-20-2011 |
20130301855 | SPHERICALLY HOUSED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM - A loudspeaker system for the reproduction of acoustic waves of music, sound and speech in a substantially circular horizontal plane. The loudspeaker system includes multiple spherical enclosures, each enclosure housing a pair of transducers, each pair of transducers producing acoustic waves of a predetermined frequency range. | 11-14-2013 |
20140020550 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BROAD SPECTRUM RADIATION ATTENUATION - A panel for use in assembling a radiation, microbial, acoustically, and ballistically shielded space within a building or other personal space. The panel is comprised of an ionizing radiation shielding material layer, a non-ionizing radiation shielding layer, an anti microbial treated layer, a bulletproof layer and an acoustical shielding layer. A method for using said panels to create a radiation, microbial, acoustic, and ballistic shielded space. | 01-23-2014 |
20140105409 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUDIO PROCESSING - A method and apparatus for introducing a time-varying time delay randomly into the individual reproduction channels of a sound recording, two in the case of binaural presentation. This emulates the temporal aspect of microphone and/or listener motion. The present invention may be applied as a unidirectional process. No preparation of the source material is required. It can be applied to any multichannel audio signal set. It can process analog or digital signals. The process may be used with headphones, loudspeakers, hearing aids or similar assistive hearing devices. | 04-17-2014 |
20140211967 | METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING THE SPECTRAL CONTENT OF AN AUDIO SIGNAL - A method for dynamically adjusting the spectral content of an audio signal, which increases the harmonic content of said audio signal, said method comprising translating an encoded digital signal into data bands, creating a psychoacoustic model to identify sections of said data bands that are deficient in harmonic quality, analyzing the fundamental frequency and amplitude of said harmonically deficient data bands, creating additional higher order harmonics for said harmonically deficient data bands, adding said higher order harmonics back to said encoded digital signal to form a newly enhanced signal, inverse filtering said newly enhanced signal, and converting said inverse filtered signal to an analog waveform for consumption by the listener. | 07-31-2014 |
20150020679 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BROAD SPECTRUM RADIATION ATTENUATION - A system of panels for use in assembling a radiation, microbial, acoustically, and ballistically shielded space within a building or other personal space. The panels are comprised of an ionizing radiation shielding material layer, a non-ionizing radiation shielding layer, an anti-microbial treated layer, a bulletproof layer, and an acoustical shielding layer. A method is provided for using said panels to create a radiation, microbial, acoustically, and ballistically shielded space. | 01-22-2015 |
Eric S. Shields, Austin, TX US
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20110082274 | NOVEL POLYUREA FIBER - Aromatic polyurea fiber with improved modulus, strength, toughness and environmental resistance and method of synthesis. | 04-07-2011 |
Francis Shields, Nashville, TN US
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20090061044 | Single-Serve Cat Food Product and Methods for Same - The inventors have discovered cats' preferred serving sizes. A packaged, multi-meal, unitized cat food product includes one or plural containers of cat food having of a mass that cats naturally consume in one sitting. A method of providing single-serving of pet food may include thermal processing of the single-serve containers or sterile filling of the containers. | 03-05-2009 |
Francis S. Shields, Nashville, TN US
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20090324780 | Dimpled Food Product - Food products are provided comprising a base food material having one or a plurality of surface pockets and two closed ends comprising the base food material, wherein each of the surface pockets are connected by one or more longitudinal extent of the base food material, along a longitudinal aspect of the food product, that comprises a side of each of the surface pockets and the surface pockets are not connected in a lateral aspect of the food product. In certain aspects, at least one surface pocket contains a filling food material, and at least a portion of the filling food material is not encompassed by the base food material. Further, methods are provided for preparing the food products of the invention. Such food products can be utilized, for example, to provide palatable delivery systems for nutritional, functional, or pharmaceutical ingredients. | 12-31-2009 |
20100209580 | PRODUCT SHAPING METHOD AND APPARATUS - This invention provides apparatus and methods for producing cooked material having a desired shape that varies in cross-sectional dimension. | 08-19-2010 |
Francis X. Shields, Media, PA US
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20090187501 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING, COORDINATING AND MANAGING A COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE - A system and method for facilitating, coordinating and managing the operation of a competitive marketplace via the Internet. The system and method collect bids for market services from a plurality of customers, calculators a clearing piece for the market service and calculates settlement information based on the clearing piece calculated and the bids collected. | 07-23-2009 |
Frank Shields, Nashville, TN US
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20090041910 | MULTI-PIECE FEEDING BOWL - The present invention is directed to a multi-piece animal food server including two separate components, a feeding component containing a unitary pre-packaged serving of animal food and a support component configured to hold at least one feeding component. The present invention is also directed to a sanitary, quick and easy method of feeding an animal that utilizes the multi-piece animal food server. | 02-12-2009 |
George C. Shields, Savannah, GA US
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20090203624 | ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN PEPTIDES - The invention relates to compounds that include peptides that inhibit estrogen receptor dependent cell proliferation. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating cell proliferative disorders or physiological conditions characterized by undesirable or unwanted estrogen induced cell proliferation, including breast cancer. | 08-13-2009 |
Gerald W. Shields, Littleton, MA US
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20100241254 | WEB BROWSER BASED REMOTE CONTROL FOR PROGRAMMABLE MULTIMEDIA CONTROLLER - A web browser-equipped device, such as a personal digital assistant, tablet, notebook or other computer, wireless telephone handset or other device, to function as a remote control unit for a programmable multimedia controller. Web pages served by the multimedia controller to the web browser-equipped device present a user interface which may include programmable background motifs, colors and indicators. The user interface also typically includes one or more user-operable buttons whose functionalities are programmable. A method is provided for automatically converting a user interface device configuration for the multimedia controller into web pages suitable for a browser-equipped device. | 09-23-2010 |
20110167348 | PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT FOR CONFIGURING A SYSTEM OF AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS - In one embodiment, a component library stores representations of audio/video components, the representations of audio/video components corresponding to physical audio/video components that are available for inclusion in a system. A configuration workspace is provided into which a selected plurality of representations of audio/video components from the component library are placed to indicate their inclusion in the system. A drawing tool may be used to draw connections between particular ones of the selected plurality of audio/video components in the configuration workspace. Further, a configuration compiler may determine one or more realized services that the system is capable of providing based on the selected plurality of audio/video components and the drawn connections between particular ones of the selected plurality of audio/video components, and may display to the user indications of the one or more realized services that the system is capable of providing. | 07-07-2011 |
Greg Shields, Denver, CO US
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20110035291 | Method and System for Online Redistribution of Information - A method and system includes transmitting a publishing request from a first location, over a network to a central processor. The publishing request at least includes information for electronic publication, where the transmitting adjusts, by a first amount, a first account associated with a first user making the publishing request. At an at least one second location, over the network from the central processor, the publishing request is received for at least one user to accept the request and electronically publish published information including the information. At the at least one second location, over the network from the central processor, validation of the publication is received, where at least a second account associated with the at least one user is credited by a second amount as a result of validation of the publication, wherein a ratio of the first amount and the second amount is a predetermined value. | 02-10-2011 |
Gregory Shields, Washington, DC US
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20090070247 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ELEGIBILITY AND ENROLLING MEMBERS IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS - A system and method for determining eligibility of persons and enrolling those persons in various programs. For example, one embodiment is particularly suited for enrolling credit card members in payment programs. A program is selected, after which enrollment information is entered. The enrollment information is checked and verified, and the enrollment application is checked for eligibility. The enrollment may be either accepted or declined. The possibility of reiterative enrollment in more than one program is provided. A system is provided for tracking which payment programs are the most enticing for later feedback analysis. | 03-12-2009 |
20110238551 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLING MEMBERS IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS - A system and method for determining eligibility of persons and enrolling those persons in various programs. For example, one embodiment is particularly suited for enrolling credit card members in payment programs. A program is selected, after which enrollment information is entered. The enrollment information is checked and verified, and the enrollment application is checked for eligibility. The enrollment may be either accepted or declined. The possibility of reiterative enrollment in more than one program is provided. A system is provided for tracking which payment programs are the most enticing for later feedback analysis. | 09-29-2011 |
Gregory Shields, Saratoga Springs, UT US
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20100123604 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT USING MULTIPLE WIRELESS DEVICES - A system and method for controlling a body-scanning device using multiple wireless devices is disclosed. The method includes communicating a secure wireless signal from a footswitch enclosure to a footswitch receiver coupled to the body scanning device in response to an actuation of a substantially flat footswitch zone carried on a footswitch enclosure. Additionally, a wireless signal is communicated from a handswitch enclosure in response to an actuation of a handswitch zone and communicated to a handswitch receiver located in the footswitch enclosure. The wireless signal is then communicated from the footswitch enclosure to the footswitch receiver coupled to the body-scanning device to enable an operator to control the body-scanning device using the handswitch or the footswitch. | 05-20-2010 |
20100124366 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS CONTROL OF MEDICAL DEVICES - A system and method for controlling a body-scanning device with a wireless footswitch is disclosed. The method includes polling a status of a plurality of switches on a wireless footswitch using a microprocessor. A pulsed signal is sent from the microprocessor to a watchdog timer. The pulsed signal is pulsed at a predetermined rate when the microprocessor is operating within selected operating parameters. The microprocessor is reset when the pulsed signal is pulsed at a rate less than the predetermined rate. The status of the plurality of switches on the wireless footswitch is transmitted to a receiver connected to the scanning device to enable the scanning device to be controlled by actuating at least one of the plurality of switches on the wireless footswitch. | 05-20-2010 |
20130099902 | System and Method for Control of Medical Equipment Using Multiple Wireless Devices - A system and method for controlling a body-scanning device using multiple wireless devices is disclosed. The method includes communicating a secure wireless signal from a footswitch enclosure to a footswitch receiver coupled to the body scanning device in response to an actuation of a footswitch zone carried on a footswitch enclosure. Additionally, a wireless signal is communicated from a handswitch enclosure in response to an actuation of a handswitch zone and communicated to a handswitch receiver located in the footswitch enclosure. The wireless signal is then communicated from the footswitch enclosure to the footswitch receiver coupled to the body-scanning device to enable an operator to control the body-scanning device using the handswitch or the footswitch. | 04-25-2013 |
James Crawford Shields, Estero, FL US
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20120080071 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ENERGY FROM PARKING SHADE STRUCTURES - A system for automatically providing shade to a parking space and transducing incident energy into electricity for storage and redistribution, including a generally vertically extending first support member having a proximal end anchored to the ground and an oppositely positioned distal end and an energy transaction portion connected near the proximal end of the first support member, which further includes a housing, a microprocessor portion positioned in the housing and operationally connected to a computer network, an energy metering portion positioned in the housing and operationally connected to the microprocessor, an energy inlet portion operationally connected to the housing and the energy metering portion, and an energy outlet portion operationally connected to the housing and the energy metering portion. The system further includes an energy storage portion operationally connected to the energy metering portion, energy inlet portion and to the energy outlet portion, and a solar panel for transducing incident sunlight into electricity and for providing parking shade operationally connected near the distal end of the first support member and to the energy inlet portion. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083921 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSDUCING AND REDISTRIBUTING ENERGY - A method of collecting and redistributing energy, including receiving energy from an energy vendor at a transaction station, measuring the received energy, identifying and crediting the energy vendor, storing the received energy in an energy storage medium, identifying an energy user, dispensing energy to the energy user at a transaction station, measuring the dispensed energy, and debiting the energy user for the dispensed energy. The transaction station includes a housing, a microprocessor portion in the housing operationally connected to a computer network, an energy metering portion operationally connected to the microprocessor, an energy inlet operationally connected to the energy metering portion, an energy outlet operationally connected to the energy inlet and the energy metering portion, an energy storage operationally connected to the energy inlet and to the energy outlet, and an energy source operationally connected to the energy inlet. | 04-05-2012 |
James P. Shields, Philomath, OR US
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20080252681 | Ink-jet ink sets - Ink-jet sets, printer systems, methods of printing, and printing materials are disclosed. | 10-16-2008 |
20090025601 | POLYMERIZABLE DYE-MONOMER CONJUGATES FOR ENCAPSULATING PIGMENT PARTICLES - A polymeric colorant comprises a polymer-encapsulated pigment, wherein the polymer has a molecular weight in the range of 2,000 to 2,000,000 g/mole (2 to 2,000 kDa) and is a polymerization product of at least one dye-monomer conjugate. In some instances, a comonomer is added. The polymeric colorant is made by a method that comprises polymerizing at least one dye-monomer conjugate in a mixture containing pigment particles, to produce a polymerization product wherein the pigment particles are encapsulated by the polymerization product. | 01-29-2009 |
20090035490 | CHEMICALLY-BONDED POROUS COATINGS THAT ENHANCE HUMID FASTNESS AND FADE FASTNESS PERFORMANCE OF INK JET IMAGES - Silica-based, chemically-bonded porous coatings, synthesized via the reaction of organo silanes with silica, are used as coatings for inkjet image printing. Silica is used as the base material in all cases, due to its favorable chemical properties of the surface, and the favorable pore structure. The silane-silica reaction product substantially retains the original pore structure of the pre-reacted silica. The disclosed embodiments solve the problems in the prior art in that any catalytic activity of the silica surface towards image fade is eliminated by the chemical modification of silica. This improves the image fade and humid fastness properties of the coating. | 02-05-2009 |
20120249623 | INKJET INK COMPOSITION CONTAINING ANTI-KOGATION AGENTS - Ink compositions and methods of using the same are disclosed. An example ink composition includes an inkjet vehicle, from about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % of colorants, from about 0.01 wt % to about 10 wt % of anti-kogation agents, and from about 0.01 wt % to about 10 wt % of dispersed resin beads. | 10-04-2012 |
Jeffrey A. Shields, Chandler, AZ US
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20090122618 | Method for Programming and Erasing an Array of NMOS EEPROM Cells that Minimizes Bit Disturbances and Voltage Withstand Requirements for the Memory Array and Supporting Circuits - A method for programming and erasing an array of NMOS electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) cells that minimizes bit disturbances and high voltage requirements for the memory array cells and supporting circuits. In addition, the array of N-channel memory cells may be separated into independently programmable memory segments by creating multiple, electrically isolated P-wells upon which the memory segments are fabricated. The multiple, electrically isolated P-wells may be created, for example, by p-n junction isolation or dielectric isolation. | 05-14-2009 |
20100302857 | METHOD OF PROGRAMMING AN ARRAY OF NMOS EEPROM CELLS THAT MINIMIZES BIT DISTURBANCES AND VOLTAGE WITHSTAND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MEMORY ARRAY AND SUPPORTING CIRCUITS - A method for programming and erasing an array of NMOS electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) cells that minimizes bit disturbances and high voltage requirements for the memory array cells and supporting circuits. In addition, the array of N-channel memory cells may be separated into independently programmable memory segments by creating multiple, electrically isolated P-wells upon which the memory segments are fabricated. The multiple, electrically isolated P-wells may be created, for example, by p-n junction isolation or dielectric isolation. | 12-02-2010 |
20140269102 | EEPROM MEMORY CELL WITH LOW VOLTAGE READ PATH AND HIGH VOLTAGE ERASE/WRITE PATH - An electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM) cell may include a substrate including at least one active region, a floating gate adjacent the substrate, a write/erase gate defining a write/erase path for performing high voltage write and erase operations, and a read gate defining a read path for performing low voltage read operations, wherein the read path is distinct from the write/erase path. This allows for a smaller read gate oxide, thus allowing the cell size to be reduced. Further, the EEPROM cell may include two independently controllable read gates, thereby defining two independent transistors which allows better programming voltage isolation. This allows the memory array to be drawn using a common source instead of each column of EEPROM cells needing its own source line. This makes the array more scalable because the cell x-dimension would otherwise be limited by each column needing two metal 1 pitches. | 09-18-2014 |
Jerome Shields, Lumberton, NJ US
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20110193895 | High Dynamic Range Display with Rear Modulator Control - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to computer-based image processing, and more particularly, to systems, computer-readable mediums, methods, and apparatuses to operate a rear modulator in a high dynamic range display to, among other things, characterize input images into pixel characteristics which may be data-reduced representations of a group of pixels corresponding to the input image, and to relate a modulation value intensity image to a weighted combination of the pixel characteristics. The modulation value intensity image may be used to derive a rear modulator drive signal, which, turn, may be configured to control one or more modulating elements to generate a low resolution image of the input image at the rear modulator. | 08-11-2011 |
20120281758 | Temporal Image Prediction - For frames sequentially functioning as a reference frame in a video sequence frame set, a motion estimate set is accessed. One motion estimate characterizes motion associated with pixels of each region of the reference frame in relation to regions of one frame of the set of frames, which is temporally displaced in time with respect to other frames in the set of frames. An additional motion estimate characterizes motion associated with pixels of each reference frame region in relation to a second frame of the set, which is temporally displaced from the one frame and other frames of the frame set. A temporal image prediction set, corresponding to the first and additional motion estimate, is predicted, based on an alignment of the reference frame regions over the frame set. The temporal image predictions are blended and a temporal predictor is generated over the frame set based on the blending. | 11-08-2012 |
20130106923 | Systems and Methods for Accurately Representing High Contrast Imagery on High Dynamic Range Display Systems | 05-02-2013 |
20140333835 | Multi-Half-Tone Imaging and Dual Modulation Projection/Dual Modulation Laser Projection - Smaller halftone tiles are implemented on a first modulator of a dual modulation projection system. This techniques uses multiple halftones per frame in the pre-modulator synchronized with a modified bit sequence in the primary modulator to effectively increase the number of levels provided by a given tile size in the halftone modulator. It addresses the issue of reduced contrast ratio at low light levels for small tile sizes and allows the use of smaller PSFs which reduce halo artifacts in the projected image and may be utilized in 3D projecting and viewing. | 11-13-2014 |
John Shields, Cleveland, OH US
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20080314737 | Methods of Making Molybdenium Titanium Sputtering Plates and Targets - Molybdenum titanium sputter targets are provided. In one aspect, the targets are substantially free of the β(Ti, Mo) alloy phase. In another aspect, the targets are substantially comprised of single phase β(Ti, Mo) alloy. In both aspects, particulate emission during sputtering is reduced. Methods of preparing the targets, methods of bonding targets together to produce large area sputter targets, and films produced by the targets, are also provided. | 12-25-2008 |
Kathleen Shields, Harvard, MA US
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20100158924 | Expression of the cysteine protease legumain in vascular and inflammatory diseases - The present invention provides isolated and purified polynucleotides, polypeptides, and antibodies related to mammalian (e.g., mouse and human) legumain and the novel legumain splice variant, ZB-1. The invention further relates to the use of these isolated and purified polynucleotides, polypeptides, and antibodies, as well as other legumain and ZB-1 agonists and antagonists, in modulating legumain and/or ZB-1 activity, expression, and/or secretion in a cell or cell population, e.g., monocytes, macrophages, foam cells, vascular endothelial cells, kidney proximal tubule cells, arterial endothelial cells, sites of inflammatory cell invasion into a vessel intima, and neointimal lesional areas of an artery. The invention also provides legumain and ZB-1 antagonists, e.g., antagonistic small molecules, antibodies and antibody fragments to legumain and ZB-1, legumain and ZB-1 inhibitory polypeptides, and legumain and ZB-1 inhibitory polynucleotides. The present invention is also directed to novel methods for diagnosing, prognosing, monitoring, treating, ameliorating and/or preventing vascular disorders/diseases and inflammatory disorders/diseases. | 06-24-2010 |
Kathleen M. Shields, Harvard, MA US
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20090017019 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING BMP-10 ACTIVITY - Methods and compositions for modulating cardiac, renal and vascular cell function and homeostasis using agonists and antagonists of BMP-10 are disclosed. In particular, methods for treating, preventing and/or diagnosing BMP-10-associated vascular, renal, fibrotic and cardiac conditions and/or disorders are disclosed. Screening methods for evaluating BMP-10 modulators, e.g., agonists and antagonists, are also disclosed. | 01-15-2009 |
Kenneth M. Shields, Tacoma, WA US
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20110154732 | MOLLUSK BARRIER - A barrier for deterring slugs, snails, and other gastropod mollusks from entering an area, and a method for using the same are provided. The barrier includes an elongate tubular support having a plastically deformable core member and an outer sheath. A plurality of outwardly extending projections are attached to the tubular support. Means for fixing the position of the barrier may also be provided. A planter having an integrated mollusk barrier is also provided. | 06-30-2011 |
Kevin Shields, Bellevue, WA US
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20080313671 | MAINTAINING ACCURATE CHANNEL LINE-UP BY PERSISTENTLY MONITORING AVAILABILITY OF ACCESSIBLE CHANNELS - A channel updater. The channel updater maintains an accurate channel line-up by automatically testing accessible channels to determine if those channels are available for viewing. Available channels are added to the channel line-up, and unavailable channels are subtracted from the channel line-up. The updater persistently retests the channels so that changes in channel availability are reflected in the channel line-up. | 12-18-2008 |
20090158157 | PREVIEWING RECORDED PROGRAMS USING THUMBNAILS - A method and system are disclosed for selecting representative information from a video clip to aid in identifying the video clip. The video clip may be a recorded television program and the representative information may be thumbnails determined to a high degree of certainty to include identifying content from the television program. When a user accesses a list of recorded video clips, the identifying information for each clip may be presented to the user to further assist the user in identifying the recorded video clip. | 06-18-2009 |
20120260118 | MANAGEMENT OF BACKGROUND TASKS - Background tasks are managed through background task settings that allow or prevent the execution of agents associated with mobile device applications in the background of a mobile computing device. Background task management can extend the battery life of a mobile device and can be done by a user, the mobile device or a combination thereof. Agents scheduled for execution by a mobile device are executed according to the background task settings associated with the application. Background task settings can be controlled via background task control panels. Background task settings can be set on a system-wide, application or background task basis. Disabled background tasks can be enabled when the application is next launched. A user can be invited to navigate to the background task control panels when various events occur such as the battery life dropping below a threshold or the current power consumption exceeding a threshold. | 10-11-2012 |
20140366031 | MANAGEMENT OF BACKGROUND TASKS - Background tasks are managed through background task settings that allow or prevent the execution of agents associated with mobile device applications in the background of a mobile computing device. Background task management can extend the battery life of a mobile device and can be done by a user, the mobile device or a combination thereof. Agents scheduled for execution by a mobile device are executed according to the background task settings associated with the application. Background task settings can be controlled via background task control panels. Background task settings can be set on a system-wide, application or background task basis. Disabled background tasks can be enabled when the application is next launched. A user can be invited to navigate to the background task control panels when various events occur such as the battery life dropping below a threshold or the current power consumption exceeding a threshold. | 12-11-2014 |
Kevin T. Shields, Bellevue, WA US
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20090005079 | DYNAMIC AWARENESS INVOLVING LOCATION - A system for dynamic content delivery is provided. The system includes a control component to determine location, preferences, and state of a user. A delivery component dynamically selects and provides content to the user as a function of the user's location, preferences, and state. | 01-01-2009 |
Linda Ellen Shields, Camp Hill, PA US
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20100197153 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS MOUNTED THERETO - A connector assembly configured to be mounted to a device substrate is provided. She connector assembly includes a connector substrate, an electronic component. contacts, and conductive wires. The connector substrate has a mounting side and an opposite supporting side interconnected by an edge. The mounting side is used to mount the connector substrate to the device substrate. The electronic component is disposed on the supporting side of the connector substrate. The contacts are provided on the mounting side of the connector substrate and are used to electrically couple the electronic component with the device substrate. The wires are joined to the electronic component and to the contacts. The wires extend along the supporting and mounting sides and wrap around the edge of the connector substrate. The conductive wires are separated from one another by a separation gap along the supporting side and the mounting side of the connector substrate. | 08-05-2010 |
20110230097 | SHIELDED INTEGRATED CONNECTOR MODULE - An electrical connector assembly is provided for mating with electrical plugs. The electrical connector assembly includes a housing having a top wall and a bottom wall that is opposite the top wall. The housing includes a mating face having ports that are configured to receive the electrical plugs therein. A jack sub-assembly is held by the housing. The jack sub-assembly includes jacks having electrical contacts held within the ports for engagement with the electrical plugs. The jack sub-assembly includes a signal pin array having signal pins for connection to a host circuit board. The signal pin array includes a front side extending along the bottom wall of the housing. An electrically conductive outer shield covers the top wall of the housing. The outer shield includes a bottom flap covering an end of the bottom wall of the housing. An electrically conductive bottom shield covers the bottom wall of the housing between the bottom flap of the outer shield and the front side of the signal pin array. | 09-22-2011 |
Margaret Shields, Slaton, TX US
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20110289617 | Cotton Variety FM 9103GT - The cotton variety FM 9103GT is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 9103GT with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 9103GT and to plants of FM 9103GT reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 9103GT. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289618 | Cotton Variety FM 9101GT - The cotton variety FM 9101GT is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 9101GT with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 9101GT and to plants of FM 9101GT reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 9101GT. | 11-24-2011 |
20120246749 | COTTON VARIETY FM 9250GL - The cotton variety FM 9250GL is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 9250GL with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 9250GL and to plants of FM 9250GL reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 9250GL. | 09-27-2012 |
20120297499 | COTTON VARIETY FM 2989GLB2 - The cotton variety FM 2989GLB2 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 2989GLB2 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 2989GLB2 and to plants of FM 2989GLB2 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 2989GLB2. | 11-22-2012 |
20120304333 | Cotton Variety FM 2484B2F - The cotton variety FM 2484B2F is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 2484B2F with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 2484B2F and to plants of FM 2484B2F reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 2484B2F. | 11-29-2012 |
20130145491 | Cotton Variety FM 2011GT - The cotton variety FM 2011GT is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 2011GT with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 2011GT and to plants of FM 2011GT reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 2011GT. | 06-06-2013 |
20130276164 | COTTON VARIETY FM 1944GLB2 - The cotton variety FM 1944GLB2 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 1944GLB2 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 1944GLB2 and to plants of FM 1944GLB2 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 1944GLB2. | 10-17-2013 |
20130276165 | COTTON VARIETY FM 8270GLB2 - The cotton variety FM 8270GLB2 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 8270GLB2 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 8270GLB2 and to plants of FM 8270GLB2 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 8270GLB2. | 10-17-2013 |
Mark Shields, Seattle, WA US
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20110173620 | Execution Context Control - A system and method for controlling the execution of notifications in a computer system with multiple notification contexts. A RunOn operator enables context hopping between notification contexts. Push-based stream operators optionally perform error checking to determine if notifications combined into a push-based stream share a common notification context. Context boxes group together notification creators and associate their notifications with a common scheduler and notification context. Operators employ a composition architecture, in which they receive one or more push-based streams and produce a transformed push-based stream that may be further operated upon. Components may be used in combinations to implement various policies, including a strict policy in which all notifications are scheduled in a common execution context, a permissive policy that provides programming flexibility, and a hybrid policy that combines flexibility with error checking. | 07-14-2011 |
20110173621 | PUSH-BASED OPERATORS FOR PROCESSING OF PUSH-BASED NOTIFICATIONS - A library of operators is provided for performing operations on push-based streams. The library may be implemented in a computing device. The library may be stored on a tangible machine-readable medium and may include instructions to be executed by one or more processors of a computing device. The library of operators may include groups of operators for performing various types of operations regarding push-based streams. The groups of operators may include, but not be limited to, standard sequence operators, other sequence operators, time operators, push-based operators, asynchronous operators, exception operators, functional operators, context operators, and event-specific operators. | 07-14-2011 |
Mark Brian Shields, Seattle, WA US
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20100131743 | LAZY AND STATELESS EVENTS - Event-based processing is employed in conjunction with lazy and stateless events. Addition of any handlers is deferred until a user-specified handler is identified. Furthermore, event handlers can be composed at this time including the same properties as underlying events. More specifically, handlers specified on composite events can be composed and propagated up to a one or more related source events. As a result, handlers are not accumulated on composite events thereby making them stateless while allowing equivalent functionality upon invocation of the composed top-level handler. | 05-27-2010 |
20100131921 | EXPOSING ASYNCHRONOUS MECHANISMS AS FIRST-CLASS EVENTS - Conversions can be applied to various asynchronous and/or concurrent mechanisms. In particular, such mechanism can be transformed into first-class events to facilitate processing with respect to first-class events including but not limited to querying. Both conventional events and asynchronous computations can be transformed to these events, for example by generating and linking a proxy event thereto. | 05-27-2010 |
Maurine T. Shields, Arlington, VA US
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20120203827 | Border Management Solution - An integrated border management solution providing a balance between facilitating the movement of people and commerce with the requirements of immigration, customs, and other border-focused law enforcement. The facilitation aspect of the solution includes processing of arrivals and departures, as well as processing requests triggered by forms and applications such as requests for visas, asylum or customs declarations. The enforcement aspect of the solution includes border enforcement alerts and communication, as well as a comprehensive, integrated investigation and intelligence workbench. The border management solution is based upon a border management business architecture defining the structure for developing a border management solution in terms of its capabilities and the interrelationships of those capabilities. The border management solution according to the present invention may be implemented as an integrated whole or as component parts to a border management solution. | 08-09-2012 |
M. Bruce Shields, Hamden, CT US
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20110105986 | UVEOSCLERAL DRAINAGE DEVICE - An ophthalmic shunt implantable in an eye having an elongate body and a branched conduit for conducting aqueous humor from an anterior chamber of the eye to the suprachoroidal space of the eye and the subconjunctival space, and a plate extending from an upper surface of the elongate body. | 05-05-2011 |
20130131577 | UVEOSCLERAL DRAINAGE DEVICE - An ophthalmic shunt implantable in an eye having an elongate body and a branched conduit for conducting aqueous humor from an anterior chamber of the eye to the suprachoroidal space of the eye and the subconjunctival space, and a plate extending from an upper surface of the elongate body. | 05-23-2013 |
Michael Shields, Ashburn, VA US
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20090006416 | Methods and systems for providing Web applications - Methods and systems consistent with certain disclosed embodiments provide applications. In one embodiment, a system is disclosed that provides applications. The system may include a computer system that receives a request related to an application and a database system. The database system may include a database and an application server module and a framework of software modules logically arranged to provide controlled access to data in the database. The application server module may use the data to generate content to generate a Web page related to the application. Further, the software modules may be logically arranged in layers such that access to data or software in a software module of one layer is performed by executing software in another software module of another layer. | 01-01-2009 |
20120079565 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING WEB APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems consistent with certain disclosed embodiments provide applications. In one embodiment, a system is disclosed that provides applications. The system may include a computer system that receives a request related to an application and a database system. The database system may include a database and an application server module and a framework of software modules logically arranged to provide controlled access to data in the database. The application server module may use the data to generate content to generate a Web page related to the application. Further, the software modules may be logically arranged in layers such that access to data or software in a software module of one layer is performed by executing software in another software module of another layer. | 03-29-2012 |
Michael R. Shields, Greensboro, NC US
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20090273214 | Tilting Nestable Table and Chair Set - A portable chair and table set is provided that is tiltable and nestable to simplify and accommodate compact storage. The chair includes a seat shell that is pivotably mounted to a nestable support frame. Hinges connect the shell to the frame and are configured to hold the seat shell in a tilted configuration for storage. In this tilted configuration, several chairs can be horizontally nested so that the overall length of the nest chairs is minimized. Similarly, the table includes a table top having a unitary desk surface and modesty panel that is pivotably mounted to a support frame by hinges that are configured to hold the table top in a tilted configuration that allows horizontal nesting of several tables in a minimal overall length. The hinges can be easily disengaged by manual movement of the table top to its in use position. | 11-05-2009 |
20110079169 | STACKABLE, NESTABLE AND GANGABLE TABLE - A stackable, nestable, and gangable table for use in varied environments such as classrooms, conferences, testing, etc includes a wire frame scaled according to the anticipated use, a table top and a modesty panel angled obtusely from the table top to accommodate stacking and/or nesting of the tables. The table further includes glide members on the wire frame base that accommodates the ganging of tables next to one another. The glide members are mounted on the base in such a manner that they engage the opposing glides on the aligned consecutive table. The table also includes a mounting mechanism for mounting accessories such as a side storage pouch to provide additional storage and help delineate the personal work space of each table. | 04-07-2011 |
Michael T. Shields, Monticello, GA US
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20100207089 | SUPPORT MEMBER FOR SUPPORTING A RAIL - A support member, such as a fence post, and method for making the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the support member includes an elongated body having at least one substantially flat side, and at least one longitudinal groove at least partially disposed within the substantially flat side. | 08-19-2010 |
Mike Shields, Salt Lake City, UT US
Milton B. Shields, Hamden, CT US
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20080306429 | UVEOSCLERAL DRAINAGE DEVICE - An ophthalmic shunt implantable in an eye has an elongate body and a conduit for conducting aqueous humor from an anterior chamber of the eye to the suprachoroidal space of the eye. The elongate body has a forward end, a spaced back end, and an insertion head that extends from the forward end. The insertion head defines a shearing edge suitable for cutting eye tissue engage thereby. The elongate body can define at least one slot that is configured for operative receipt of a surgical tool such as an obturator. In another aspect, at least a portion of the conduit can be configured for operative receipt of a surgical tool such as an obturator. | 12-11-2008 |
Mitchell Gregory Shields, Noblesville, IN US
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20100061539 | CONFERENCE CALL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems and methods are described for improving connection to and management of conference calls. An inference/rules engine and human backed speech interpretation subsystem enable the system to efficiently use knowledge about the call to identify the caller and determine to which conference he or she should be connected. During the conference, a virtual assistant is available to interpret and execute system commands spoken by a caller, such as in a side conference accessed via DTMF tones. | 03-11-2010 |
20100063815 | REAL-TIME TRANSCRIPTION - A computing system accepts audio from one or more sources, parses the audio into chunks, and transcribes the chunks in substantially real time. Some transcription is performed automatically, while other transcription is performed by humans who listen to the audio and enter the words spoken and/or the intent of the caller (such as directions given to the system). The system provides for participants a user interface that is updated in substantially real time with the transcribed text from the audio stream(s). A single audio line can be used for simple transcription, and multiple audio lines are used to provide a real-time transcript of a conference call, deposition, or the like. A pool of analysts creates, checks, and/or corrects transcription, and callers/observers can even assist in the correction process through their respective user interfaces. Ads derived from the transcript are displayed together with the text in substantially real time. | 03-11-2010 |
Patrick Shields, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120011006 | System And Method For Real-Time Analysis Of Opinion Data - A system and method for providing surveys includes a server that allows client devices to access surveys over the Internet. The survey may overlap some content, such as a television show, and a user is given a mechanism for providing real-time attitude about the content by expressing either positive or negative reactions. The user's opinion data is aggregated with other users' opinion data and provided as a graph along a timeline in real-time. | 01-12-2012 |
Perry Howard Shields, Wylie, TX US
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20090130864 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLASH ANNEALING OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - An embodiment generally relates a method of processing semiconductor devices. The method includes forming a semiconductor device and exposing the semiconductor device to a temperature substantially between 1175 to 1375 degrees Celsius after the formation of a gate dielectric layer. The method also includes annealing the semiconductor device for a period of time. | 05-21-2009 |
Randy Shields, Weddington, NC US
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20100179904 | SHARED APPRECIATION LOAN MODIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer program products for modifying the terms of a loan and for providing for a shared appreciation loan program. For example, in one embodiment the amount owed on an existing HELOC is split into two portions. A qualifying borrower can defer the obligation to pay interest and payments on a portion of the HELOC in exchange for sharing up to 50% of the future appreciation in the real property that serves as the underlying security for the HELOC. This mortgage plan can provide an incentive for the borrower to remain in the home since the borrower may be able to share in the appreciation of the home even if the home never appreciates beyond the full amount owed on the home, while at the same time preserving the borrower's credit rating and reducing the borrower's monthly payment. The bank may benefit from the mortgage plan by both reducing and deferring losses. | 07-15-2010 |
Richard Shields, Iowa City, IA US
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20120172940 | Therapeutic Garment - Several embodiments are provided for a modular therapeutic garment having electrodes integral with the garment and treatment permitted by such garment. The therapeutic garment can comprise a compression knit fabric material, and an array of electrodes integral with the compression knit fabric material. The compression knit fabric material can exert pressures within a range including values suitable for clinical treatment. The array of electrodes can be arranged to overlie specific portions of a subject, such as muscle groups or other body parts. Each electrode of the array of electrode can be formed of a conductive knit fabric material. The conductive knit fabric material can enclose a liquid absorptive material. A method for treating a musculoskeletal dysfunction with the therapeutic garment also is provided. The method also can be effective at improving musculoskeletal condition of healthy subjects. | 07-05-2012 |
Richard L. Shields, Centerville, OH US
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20120104743 | THERMOCHROMIC INK AND DOCUMENT PRINTED THEREWITH - A document which may be a security document has a thermochromic coating which may be a thermochromic ink on the substrate of the document. The ink may include several thermochromic materials which transition from various different colors to substantially clear in appearance as the ink is warmed to various temperatures. The combination of the colors of the thermochromic materials can give the document a different color at a number of different temperatures, until the coating is warmed to the highest color change point. When at or above the highest color change temperature, the coating becomes substantially transparent and the printed area assumes the color of the underlying substrate. The coating may also include non-reactive materials of yet another color that mixes with the colors of the thermochromic materials. The document may additionally include printed indicia on the substrate that are masked by the thermochromic materials at certain temperatures, and not masked by the thermochromic materials at other temperatures. | 05-03-2012 |
20130255536 | THERMOCHROMIC INK AND DOCUMENT PRINTED THEREWITH - A document which may be a security document has a thermochromic coating which may be a thermochromic ink on the substrate of the document. The ink may include several thermochromic materials which transition from various different colors to substantially clear in appearance as the ink is warmed to various temperatures. The combination of the colors of the thermochromic materials can give the document a different color at a number of different temperatures, until the coating is warmed to the highest color change point. When at or above the highest color change temperature, the coating becomes substantially transparent and the printed area assumes the color of the underlying substrate. The coating may also include non-reactive materials of yet another color that mixes with the colors of the thermochromic materials. The document may additionally include printed indicia on the substrate that are masked by the thermochromic materials at certain temperatures, and not masked by the thermochromic materials at other temperatures. | 10-03-2013 |
Robert B. Shields, Overland Park, KS US
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20100014441 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STRATEGIC NETWORK PLANNING - A system and method for strategic network planning includes a service forecast module that determines a forecasted service need for additional telecommunication network services. A network equipment module is in communication with the service forecast module. The network equipment module is operable to determine an equipment need for telecommunications network equipment in response to the determined forecasted service need. The equipment need includes a list of equipment that is desired to meet the forecasted service need. A task module is also in communication with the network equipment module. The task module is operable to determine task needs in response to the determined equipment need. The task needs include a list of tasks that need to be completed to meet the equipment need. A project module is also in communication with the task module. The project module is operable to calculate a project start date. The project start date is calculated in response to the determined task needs. The project module is further operable to automatically initiate at least one task by the project start date. | 01-21-2010 |
Robert L. Shields, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090276329 | Bid Modification Based on Logical Connections Between Trigger Groups in a Combinatorial Exchange - In a combinatorial exchange, rules can be input for processing bids and a desired exchange objective can be defined. A subset of the rules can be used to determine if an allocation of the bids exists that is optimal for the type of exchange being conducted. If the desired exchange objective is not satisfied, new allocations can be determined using different subsets of rules each time until the desired exchange objective is satisfied. Trigger bid groups and/or rules associated with trigger values can be used to determine whether to apply modification or discounts to bids. Item and bid groups can be partitioned into groups for the purpose of smoothing requirements. Trigger bid groups, rules associated with trigger values, item groups, and bid groups can be used for adjusting or constraining bids based on triggers, logical connectives, and adjustments. | 11-05-2009 |
20090281920 | Overconstraint Detection, Rule Relaxation and Demand Reduction in a Combinatorial Exchange - In a combinatorial exchange, a set of rules can be input for processing of bids received in connection with the exchange. At least one bid can be received from each of a plurality of exchange participants and a desired exchange objective can be defined. A determination can be made as a function of a subset of the rules if an allocation of the bids exists that is optimal for the type of exchange being conducted. If the desired exchange objective is not satisfied, the step of determining an allocation is repeated utilizing a different subset of rules each time until the desired exchange objective is satisfied. It can be determined if the exchange is overconstrained and, if so, rules can be relaxed. Also or alternatively, the demand for a quantity of an item can be increased or decreased based on the average cost of the item. | 11-12-2009 |
20090287560 | Items Ratio Based Price/Discount Adjustment in a Combinatorial Auction - In a combinatorial exchange, rules can be input for processing bids and a desired exchange objective can be defined. A subset of the rules can be used to determine if an allocation of the bids exists that is optimal for the type of exchange being conducted. If the desired exchange objective is not satisfied, new allocations can be determined using different subsets of rules each time until the desired exchange objective is satisfied. At least one of the bids can include a reference ratio; a discount; a price associated with a quantity Q | 11-19-2009 |
Ronald A. Shields, Mesa, AZ US
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20090069983 | OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MILITARY LAND VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHICLES - Occupant restraint systems for use in land vehicles and other vehicles are disclosed herein. A restraint system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the invention includes an elongate belt or web configured to extend across an occupant seated in a vehicle, such as a military land vehicle. A proximal end portion of the elongate web is operably coupled to a web retractor. The web retractor carries an electrically actuated web locking device operably coupled to an acceleration sensor. The acceleration sensor sends an electrical signal to the web locking device in response to vehicle acceleration in, for example, a vertical direction above a preset magnitude. The web locking device responds to the electrical signal by at least temporarily preventing the retractor from paying out web. | 03-12-2009 |
20120256403 | ACTIVATION SYSTEMS FOR INFLATABLE PERSONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - Systems for indicating the status of a seatbelt buckle prior to a protective response are disclosed herein. An airbag activation system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a normally closed magnetically operated reed switch. The reed switch is attached to a connector carried on one portion of a seatbelt, and a magnet is attached to a buckle carried on another portion of the seatbelt. Coupling the connector to the buckle causes the magnetic field of the magnet to move the reed switch from the normally closed position to an open position, thereby enabling the activation system to inflate the airbag in the event of an accident. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259484 | INFLATABLE PERSONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - An electronic module assembly (EMA) for use in controlling one or more personal restraint systems. A programmed processor within the EMA is configured to determine when a personal restraint system associated with each seat in a vehicle should be deployed. In addition, the programmed processor is configured to perform a diagnostic self-test to determine if the EMA and the personal restraint systems are operational. In one embodiment, results of the diagnostic self-test routine are displayed on a display included on the electronic module assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the results of the diagnostic self-test routine are transmitted via a wireless transceiver to a remote device. The remote device can include a wireless interrogator or can be a remote computer system such as a cabin management computer system. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259586 | COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR REMOTE TESTING OF INFLATABLE PERSONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - A system for testing a number of electronic module assemblies (EMAs) that control one or more personal restraint systems. A programmed processor with a computer system transmits signals that instruct the EMAs to perform a diagnostic self-test. The results of the self-test are received by the computer system and stored in a computer readable memory. In one embodiment, the computer system is a cabin management computer system for use on an aircraft. | 10-11-2012 |
20120292893 | BUCKLE CONNECTORS FOR INFLATABLE PERSONAL RESTRAINTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Buckle connectors and airbag assemblies for inflatable personal restraints, and associated methods of use and manufacture are described herein. In one embodiment, an inflatable personal restraint system for use in an aircraft includes a web configured to restrain an occupant in a seat, a connector attached to a distal end portion of the web, and an airbag carried by the web. The restraint system further includes an airbag cover at least partially enclosing the airbag and engaging a portion of the connector. The connector can include a tongue portion configured to be releasably engaged with a corresponding buckle to secure the web around a portion of the occupant. | 11-22-2012 |
20130187646 | ELECTRONIC MODULE ASSEMBLY FOR INFLATABLE PERSONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Electronics module assemblies (“EMAs”) for inflatable personal restraints and associated systems are described herein. An EMA configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology can include, for example, a housing having a body portion, cover portion that attaches to the body portion to form an enclosure, and protrusion extending outwardly from the cover portion. The protrusion can have an outer boundary at which the protrusion projects away from the cover portion. The EMA can further include a crash sensor within the enclosure in an area defined by the outer boundary of the protrusion. The protrusion can form an envelope of space around the crash sensor that defines a minimum distance an external object with a magnetic field can come to the crash sensor without activating it. The EMA can optionally include a magnetic field configured to disable the crash sensor upon the detection of an external magnetic field. | 07-25-2013 |
Sandra B. Shields, New Albany, IN US
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20100219650 | Bag zipper pull - A tool is disclosed herein for facilitating the opening and closing of mail bags, money bags, tool bags, and other large bags for carrying heavy loads utilizing large zippers. For instance, mail bags have a large zipper closure. Mail workers open and close these zippers dozens of times a day. Frequently, the zippers are hard to operate. Sometimes, the zipper handle may be missing. In both of these cases, a tool of some sort would facilitate the opening and closing of the bag. The present invention provides a zipper pull tool comprising a handle with a hook disposed at a selected optimal angle with a wedge shaped distal end and an eyelet or loop disposed at the other end. The handle is economically designed to provide good grip yet not require the user to squeeze the handle minimizing risk of injury to the wrist due to repetitive motions. The hook is disposed at such an angle as to provide optimum ease for hooking to the zipper or zipper handle. The loop on the end of the tool is attached to one end of an elastic safety laniard which is removably attached to the user's clothing. A safety clip attached to the other end of the laniard will allow the laniard and tool to be safely pull loose from the clothing in the event of an emergency. | 09-02-2010 |
Shelly Shields, Plainwell, MI US
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20100273238 | Cellular Permissivity Factor for Viruses and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides methods and compositions related to the generation of host cells permissive for virus growth, particularly Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus. | 10-28-2010 |
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Shelly L. Shields, Plainwell, MI US
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20080226670 | CANINE COMBINATION VACCINES - This invention relates to vaccines and methods for protecting dogs against disease caused by | 09-18-2008 |
20080254063 | Vaccines and Methods to Treat Canine influenza - The present invention relates to providing new vaccines and treatments for the diseases related to canine influenza virus. It discloses influenza viral antigens, and methods of presenting these antigens to canines, especially dogs. It relates to attenuated and killed vaccines. The present invention relates to experimentally generated canine and equine influenza viruses. invention also includes influenza A, including H3, N8, H3N8, H7N7 and viruses which contain at least one genome segment from an canine or equine influenza virus. The present invention also relates to the use of these viruses in therapeutic compositions to protect canines, dogs in particular, from diseases caused by influenza viruses. | 10-16-2008 |
Thomas Clay Shields, Washington, DC US
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20090164427 | AUTOMATED FORENSIC DOCUMENT SIGNATURES - Methods and systems are provided for a proactive approach for computer forensic investigations. The invention allows organizations anticipating the need for forensic analysis to prepare in advance. Digital representations are generated proactively for a specified target. A digital representation is a digest of the content of the target. Digital representations of a collection of targets indexed and organized in a data structure, such as an inverted index. The searching and comparison of digital representations of a collection of targets allows quick and accurate identification of targets having identical or similar content. Computational and storage costs are expended in advance, which allows more efficient computer forensic investigations. The present invention can be applied to numerous applications, such as computer forensic evidence gathering, misuse detection, network intrusion detection, and unauthorized network traffic detection and prevention. | 06-25-2009 |
20090164517 | AUTOMATED FORENSIC DOCUMENT SIGNATURES - Methods and systems are provided for a proactive approach for computer forensic investigations. The invention allows organizations anticipating the need for forensic analysis to prepare in advance. Digital signatures are generated proactively for a specified target. The digital signature represents a digest of the content of the target, and can be readily stored. Searching and comparing digital signatures allows quick and accurate identification of targets having identical or similar content. Computational and storage costs are expended in advance, which allow more efficient computer forensic investigations. The present invention can be applied to numerous applications, such as computer forensic evidence gathering, misuse detection, network intrusion detection, and unauthorized network traffic detection and prevention. | 06-25-2009 |
20100287196 | AUTOMATED FORENSIC DOCUMENT SIGNATURES - Methods and systems are provided for a proactive approach for computer forensic investigations. The invention allows organizations anticipating the need for forensic analysis to prepare in advance. Forensic signatures are created including a digital fingerprint and other information associated with a file. In one aspect, informational signatures are created, which may assist in determining what information is included in a file. In another aspect, the digital fingerprint may represent contents of the file and is resistant to minor modification of the file. In another aspect, fingerprints can be compared in parallel on different computers. | 11-11-2010 |
20130227604 | AUTOMATED FORENSIC DOCUMENT SIGNATURES - Methods and systems are provided for a proactive approach for computer forensic investigations. The invention allows organizations anticipating the need for forensic analysis to prepare in advance. Forensic signatures are created including a digital fingerprint and other information associated with a file. In one aspect, informational signatures are created, which may assist in determining what information is included in a file. In another aspect, the digital fingerprint may represent contents of the file and is resistant to minor modification of the file. In another aspect, fingerprints can be compared in parallel on different computers. | 08-29-2013 |
Thomas M. Shields, Racine, WI US
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20100032149 | HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides, among other things, a heat exchanger including a plurality of tubes providing a flow path for a first fluid, a fin supported between two of the plurality of tubes and positioned along a flow path for a second fluid. Together, the fin and the plurality of tubes at least partially define a heat exchanger core. The heat exchanger can also include first and second tanks positioned adjacent to opposite ends of the plurality of tubes and an elastically deformable side part extending across the heat exchanger core and including a pair of integrally formed caps for closing openings in the first and second tanks. | 02-11-2010 |
Thomas W. Shields, Perrysburg, OH US
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20110146784 | Photovoltaic device back contact - A method for manufacturing a photovoltaic device may include depositing a semiconductor absorber layer on a substrate, depositing a molybdenum in the presence of a nitrogen to form a molybdenum nitride in contact with the semiconductor absorber layer, and doping the molybdenum nitride with a copper dopant. | 06-23-2011 |
20110155182 | HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER - A method for cleaning a semiconductor material from a photovoltaic module manufacturing component can include enclosing the component and directing a liquid stream at the component. | 06-30-2011 |
20130267060 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE OXIDE LAYER OVER A SUBSTRATE USING A LASER - An apparatus and method for converting an amorphous transparent conductive oxide to a crystalline form with the assistance of irradiation of a laser. | 10-10-2013 |
William Hale Shields, Union City, NJ US
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20080306606 | Acetabular shell - An acetabular cup assembly for a prosthetic hip joint is disclosed. This assembly includes an outer shell having at least one shell extension, an adaptor having at least one adaptor extension, and an insert. The inclusion of an extension on the outer shell and an extension on the adaptor allows for easier manipulation and implantation of the assembly. | 12-11-2008 |
20100137995 | ACETABULAR SHELL - An acetabular cup assembly for a prosthetic hip joint is disclosed. This assembly includes an outer shell having at least one shell extension, an adaptor having at least one adaptor extension, and an insert. The inclusion of an extension on the outer shell and an extension on the adaptor allows for easier manipulation and implantation of the assembly. | 06-03-2010 |
William K. M. Shields, Tacoma, WA US
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20110154732 | MOLLUSK BARRIER - A barrier for deterring slugs, snails, and other gastropod mollusks from entering an area, and a method for using the same are provided. The barrier includes an elongate tubular support having a plastically deformable core member and an outer sheath. A plurality of outwardly extending projections are attached to the tubular support. Means for fixing the position of the barrier may also be provided. A planter having an integrated mollusk barrier is also provided. | 06-30-2011 |
Williams Shields, Newburgh, NY US
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20090133488 | Test to measure curling tendency of paper in laser printers - The invention provides an apparatus and method for testing the tendency of a paper to curl. The paper is cut from a paper making machine and rapidly humidified to standard TAPPI conditions, and is thereafter run through an apparatus having a substantially vertically oriented nip. The paper is measured for curl, all data are tabulated and fed back into a data acquisition or paper machine control system. | 05-28-2009 |