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Anthony L. Shimek, Prior Lake, MN US
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20120006316 | FIRE CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - An air-intake assembly adapted for use with a fire container assembly includes a first plate and a plurality of vanes. The plurality of vanes is engaged to the first plate. Each of the vanes includes a first longitudinal side engaged to the first plate and an oppositely disposed second longitudinal side. The plurality of vanes defines a plurality of pathways. A chamber is cooperatively defined by the first plate and the plurality of vanes. The chamber extends through the first plate. The plurality of pathways swirl air about a longitudinal axis of the chamber. | 01-12-2012 |
Brian J. Shimek, San Antonio, TX US
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20120293642 | MULTI-BIOMETRIC ENROLLMENT KIOSK INCLUDING BIOMETRIC ENROLLMENT AND VERIFICATION, FACE RECOGNITION AND FINGERPRINT MATCHING SYSTEMS - A biometric and identity enrollment kiosk for collecting personal data includes a slidable main module and at least one modifiable section removably coupled to the main module. The main module includes a processor and one or more biometric sensing devices coupled to the processor. The one or more biometric sensing devices include a right fingerprint sensor coupled to the processor and a left fingerprint sensor coupled to the processor. The right fingerprint sensor is positioned proximate a right end of the main module and the left fingerprint sensor is positioned proximate a left end of the main module. The right fingerprint sensor is positioned a predetermined distance apart from the left fingerprint sensor. The at least one modifiable section includes at least one first input device coupled to the processor. | 11-22-2012 |
20130215275 | ENROLLMENT KIOSK INCLUDING BIOMETRIC ENROLLMENT AND VERIFICATION, FACE RECOGNITION AND FINGERPRINT MATCHING SYSTEMS - An enrollment kiosk for collecting personal data includes a slidable main module and at least one modifiable section removably coupled to the main module. The main module includes a processor and one or more biometric sensing devices coupled to the processor. The one or more biometric sensing devices include a right fingerprint sensor coupled to the processor and a left fingerprint sensor coupled to the processor. The right fingerprint sensor is positioned a predetermined distance apart from the left fingerprint sensor. The at least one modifiable section includes at least one first input device coupled to the processor. The kiosk also includes a scene camera configured to record a video of an area surrounding the enrollment kiosk and to transmit the video to a remote operator being located remotely from the enrollment kiosk | 08-22-2013 |
Cheryl Shimek, Oakland, CA US
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20120138658 | SURGICAL STAPLER HAVING HAPTIC FEEDBACK - A surgical tool system includes a surgical tool for cutting and stapling tissue and a tactile feedback system integrated onto a handle of the tool that generates relevant feedback in at least the form of haptic effects to the user. The tactile feedback alerts the user of tissue properties, i.e., the type of tissue or other structures located within the jaws of the stapler, whether the quantity or thickness of tissue located within the jaws of the stapler is appropriate for the selected stapler cartridge, whether the proper length of staples has been fired based on the length of tissue located in the jaws, whether a blood vessel is located within the jaws of the stapler, whether the stapling process has successfully sealed the tissue located within the jaws of the stapler, the position of the cutting element, and/or when the stapling procedure or firing cycle is completed. | 06-07-2012 |
20120143182 | ELECTROSURGICAL SEALING TOOL HAVING HAPTIC FEEDBACK - A surgical tool system includes an electrosurgical tool for sealing and transecting tissue and a tactile feedback system integrated onto a handle of the tool that generates relevant feedback in at least the form of haptic effects to the user. The tactile feedback alerts the user of tissue properties, i.e., when tissue located within jaws of the tool is completely sealed, when the tissue is ready to be cut, the cutting rate or speed, the quantity of tissue located within jaws of the tool, and whether a blood vessel is fully located within jaws of tool. In addition, the tactile feedback alerts the user to the operating status of energy application during the procedure. | 06-07-2012 |
Daniel C. Shimek, Apple Valley, MN US
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20120006316 | FIRE CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - An air-intake assembly adapted for use with a fire container assembly includes a first plate and a plurality of vanes. The plurality of vanes is engaged to the first plate. Each of the vanes includes a first longitudinal side engaged to the first plate and an oppositely disposed second longitudinal side. The plurality of vanes defines a plurality of pathways. A chamber is cooperatively defined by the first plate and the plurality of vanes. The chamber extends through the first plate. The plurality of pathways swirl air about a longitudinal axis of the chamber. | 01-12-2012 |
Glenn Shimek, Kennedale, TX US
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20150251753 | ARTICULATED MAIN ROTOR HUB WITH INWARDLY CF BEARING AND 3% FLAPPING HINGE OFFSET - A rotary system including a grip having an opening forming a first bridge for receiving a centrifugal force bearing that faces inwardly towards the rotor mast. A rotor blade couples to the grip and a pitch horn positioned outside the opening pitches the rotor blade during flight. A bearing assembly attaches the first bridge to the yoke and controls blade forces exerted against the hub assembly during flight. | 09-10-2015 |
Glenn A. Shimek, Kennedale, TX US
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20140110525 | System and Method for Providing for Collective Control in an Aircraft - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a trunnion includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is capable of coupling directly to a drive tube of an aircraft, wherein the drive tube is capable of rotating around a first axis. The second portion is capable of coupling to a swash plate of the aircraft, wherein the swash plate is capable of causing the pitch of at least one of a plurality of aircraft blades to change. | 04-24-2014 |
20140124615 | Preventing Rotation of a Fixed Ring of a Swashplate - According to one embodiment, a rotor system includes an anti-rotation sleeve featuring an outer recess portion and a tilt sleeve positioned about the anti-rotation sleeve and having an opening therethrough. A first swashplate ring is positioned about the tilt sleeve and features an inner recess portion. An anti-rotation mechanism is disposed through the opening and at least partially in the outer recess portion and the inner recess portion. The anti-rotation mechanism is operable to prevent the first swashplate ring from rotating about the anti-rotation sleeve. A second swashplate ring is positioned about the first swashplate ring and rotatable about the anti-rotation sleeve. | 05-08-2014 |
Justin Shimek, Plymouth, MN US
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20120128799 | Soft Dried Marshmallow and Method of Preparation - Dried soft aerated confections and methods of their preparation are provided having a water activity of about 0.1 to 0.4 and a glass transition temperature of less than 20° C. The confections comprise sugars, a foaming and a structuring ingredient, preferably each gelatin, and about 5 to 15% softening agent. Preferred softening agents include glycerin, polyglycerols and mixtures thereof. The confections are aerated to densities of about 0.1 to 0.5 g/cc. The soft dried aerated confections are particularly suited for addition to children's Ready-To-Eat cereals in the form of pieces weighing about 0.1 to 2 g each. The dried confection pieces maintain their soft texture over time without causing moisture migration to the cereal. | 05-24-2012 |
Justin Shimek, San Ramon, CA US
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20090214726 | SUGAR FREE AND SUGAR REDUCED AERATED CONFECTIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION - Disclosed are sugar free and sugar reduced aerated grained confections. The confections essentially comprise at least 50% of a sugar alcohol component, 40% or less of a saccharide component, about 0.5-30% of a structuring agent, 5% or less of a whipping or foaming agent, 35% or less of a nutritional fortifying component, about 1-6% moisture (Final moisture) and a balance of various conventional optional ingredients such as colors and flavors. The confection compositions have densities of 0.10-1 g/cc. The products are additionally characterized by a size count of 0.2-6/g. Preparation methods for the pieces are also disclosed. The confectionery food products find particular suitability for use as ingredients for reduced sugar children's RTE cereals. | 08-27-2009 |
20090214729 | LOW CALORIC DENSITY AERATED CONFECTIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION - Disclosed are low caloric density aerated grained confections. The confections essentially comprise tagatose as their primary carbohydrate or principle ingredient, about 0.5-30% of a structuring agent and moisture. Up to 60% of the tagatose can be substituted with nutritive carbohydrate ingredients, fiber and whipping or foaming agents or combinations thereof. Optionally, additional nutritional fortifying ingredients and conventional optional ingredients such as colors and flavors can be added. The confection compositions have densities of 0.10-1 g/cc. The products are additionally characterized by a size count of 0.2-6/g. Preparation methods for the pieces are also disclosed. The confectionery food products find particular suitability for use as ingredients for reduced calorie children's RTE cereals. | 08-27-2009 |
Justin Wade Shimek, San Ramon, CA US
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20130061681 | Sensor For High Pressure Processing Of Articles - A pressure sensor device and its use for confirming achievement of a selected pressure in a high pressure process (HPP) for sanitizing food is disclosed. The device includes at least a base and a sheet, each of which is substantially impermeable to the working fluid of the HPP and is deformable at the selected pressure. Microcapsules interposed between flat overlapping portions of the base and sheet contain a color former and burst upon pressurization of the environment surrounding the device. Release of the color former is detected to confirm that the pressurization occurred. The device can be associated with one or more foodstuffs (e.g., a packaged food product or a group of such packages) and remain associated therewith to continuously indicate that the foodstuff(s) have been subjected to the selected pressure and are therefore sanitized. | 03-14-2013 |
20130078339 | High Pressure Processing of Pathogenostat-Treated Food Articles - The disclosure relates to method of treating foodstuffs such as whole or cut vegetables or fruits or cuts of meat in a manner that reduces the load of human or other animal pathogens in the foodstuff, preferably without substantially altering its appearance, one or more of its organoleptic properties, or some combination of these. The method includes contacting the foodstuff with a pathogenostatic fluid such as an acidic solution, preferably at a reduced pressure, and thereafter subjecting the foodstuff to an HPP process. Foodstuffs treated in this manner can be packaged in the presence of the pathogenostatic fluid, in the presence of a sauce, or in the presence of substantially no liquid. Packaged foodstuffs treated as described herein exhibit beneficial properties, such as retention of taste, appearance, and texture and extended shelf life, relative to non-treated foodstuffs. | 03-28-2013 |
20130183420 | Premium Quality Refrigerated Vegetable Products and Methods of Making Them - The disclosure relates to methods of treating whole, cut, or other processed botanical ingredient(s) in a manner that reduces the load of viable food-contaminating organisms (human or other animal pathogens and food spoilage organisms), preferably without substantially altering one or more of the organoleptic properties of the ingredient(s). The method includes subjecting a botanical foodstuff to a high pressure processing (HPP) treatment and to aseptically sealing the foodstuff within a package that contains a microbistat. Such treatments improve the storage stability of the foodstuff and preferably do not significantly alter one or more organoleptic properties of the botanical ingredient(s). Packaged foodstuffs treated as described herein exhibit beneficial properties, such as retention of taste, appearance, and texture and extended shelf life, relative to non-treated foodstuffs. | 07-18-2013 |
20140216162 | Sensor for High Pressure Processing of Articles - A pressure sensor device and its use for confirming achievement of a selected pressure in a high pressure process (HPP) for sanitizing food is disclosed. The device includes at least a base and a sheet, each of which is substantially impermeable to the working fluid of the HPP and is deformable at the selected pressure. Microcapsules interposed between flat overlapping portions of the base and sheet contain a color former and burst upon pressurization of the environment surrounding the device. Release of the color former is detected to confirm that the pressurization occurred. The device can be associated with one or more foodstuffs (e.g., a packaged food product or a group of such packages) and remain associated therewith to continuously indicate that the foodstuff(s) have been subjected to the selected pressure and are therefore sanitized. | 08-07-2014 |
Kent R. Shimek, San Francisco, CA US
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20120006316 | FIRE CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - An air-intake assembly adapted for use with a fire container assembly includes a first plate and a plurality of vanes. The plurality of vanes is engaged to the first plate. Each of the vanes includes a first longitudinal side engaged to the first plate and an oppositely disposed second longitudinal side. The plurality of vanes defines a plurality of pathways. A chamber is cooperatively defined by the first plate and the plurality of vanes. The chamber extends through the first plate. The plurality of pathways swirl air about a longitudinal axis of the chamber. | 01-12-2012 |
Lauren Shimek, San Ramon, CA US
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20100183773 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY - A package assembly includes a container that is configured for expansion in a generally vertical direction between a collapsed state and an extended state. The container includes a sidewall having a first axial end portion and an oppositely disposed second axial end portion. The sidewall is vertically compressed in the collapsed state and configured for expansion in a generally vertical direction to the extended state. A base portion is engaged with the first axial end portion of the sidewall. The base portion and the sidewall cooperatively define an interior region having an opening. A cover is engaged with the second axial end portion of the sidewall. The cover is configured for covering the opening to the interior region during cooking or heating. | 07-22-2010 |
20130149417 | CONTAINER SYSTEM - A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly. | 06-13-2013 |
20130327819 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND FOLDABLE CONTAINER SYSTEM - Container assemblies can include a first container and a second container, where the second container extends into and is supported by the first container. The first container and the second container can each include a flange around the periphery of an access opening. The flange of the second container is configured to provide support for the second container via engagement with the flange of the first container. In some instances, the second container can extend into and be supported by the first container through engagement of the flange of the second container with the flange of the first container such that a side panel of the first container is not in contact with a corresponding side panel of the second container. The container assembly can also include a lid for retaining the second container in the first container and/or for sealing to the first container and/or the second container. | 12-12-2013 |
Lauren Rene Shimek, San Ramon, CA US
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20110091614 | CONTAINER SYSTEM - A container system is described. In one or more implementations, the container system comprises a lower container for receiving a first food component (or components) and an upper container assembly for receiving a second food component (or components) so that the second food component is separated from the first food component. The upper container assembly is configured for engagement with the lower container and is operable to be at least partially opened while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to introduce the second food component into the lower container with the first food component. In one or more embodiments, a pull tab is coupled to the upper container assembly. The pull tab is configured to be pulled while the upper container assembly is engaged with the lower container to at least partially open the upper container assembly. | 04-21-2011 |
Phillip Shimek, Bear River City, UT US
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20140270099 | METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATING OR SHARING A VISUAL INDICATOR PATTERN - Methods, apparatuses, and devices for creating or sharing a visual indicator pattern for indicating a condition of an incoming communication. A storage device stores a plurality of visual indicator patterns for displaying on a spatial visual indicator. A user interface is configured to receive a command from a user. Responsive to the command, a user-created visual indicator pattern is stored on the storage device, or another visual indicator pattern is received from, or shared with, another user. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270101 | SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS FOR VISUAL INDICATION OF AN OCCURRENCE OF AN EVENT - Systems and methods are disclosed for visually indicating an occurrence of an event. A spatial visual indicator system comprises a spatial visual indicator including a plurality of illuminatable elements configured in at least a two-dimensional arrangement. The spatial visual indicator displays a visual indicator pattern corresponding to a detected event. A control circuit is configured to detect an event, and cause a transceiver to send a communication indicating a visual indicator pattern corresponding to the event to the spatial visual indicator. The spatial visual indicator is configured to display the visual indicator pattern. The spatial visual indicator is located remote to the transceiver. A method of indicating an occurrence of an event comprises receiving a communication indicating one of a plurality of visual indicator patterns that is associated with a detected event. The method also includes displaying the one of the plurality of visual indicator patterns. | 09-18-2014 |