Shuler, US
Barbara A. Shuler, Brighton, MI US
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20100204897 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VALIDATING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS - A method of operating a vehicle comprising an adaptive cruise control system and an engine control module is provided. The engine control module is coupled to the adaptive cruise control system. The method comprises issuing a speed reduction signal from the adaptive cruise control system, verifying a speed reduction with a first sensor using the adaptive cruise control system, verifying the speed reduction with a second sensor using the engine control module, thereafter, receiving a resume signal from an operator input device, and executing a speed increase of the vehicle with the engine control module in response to receiving the resume signal with the engine control module. | 08-12-2010 |
20100286886 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION USING A DUAL REQUEST CLOSED LOOP REQUEST - A method and control module for operating a vehicle powertrain in response to a cruise control includes a primary closed loop control module generating a primary closed loop control signal and a primary torque request signal based on the primary closed loop control signal. The control module also includes a secondary closed loop control module generating a secondary closed loop control signal and a secondary torque request signal based on the secondary closed loop control signal. A transmission control module controls a transmission based on the primary torque request control signal and the secondary torque request signal. | 11-11-2010 |
20100299041 | CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH SELECTIVE TARGET SPEED UPDATING FOR PASSING MANEUVERS - A cruise control system comprises a passing detection module and a speed regulator module. The passing detection module selectively detects execution of a passing maneuver based on an accelerator pedal position (APP) measured by an APP sensor and actuation of a Set/Coast input to the cruise control system when a vehicle speed is greater than a target speed. The speed regulator module regulates the vehicle speed based on the target speed and updates the target speed to the vehicle speed when the passing maneuver is detected. | 11-25-2010 |
20110093174 | ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DOWNSHIFT REQUEST SYSTEMS FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES - An adaptive cruise control system for a vehicle includes a deceleration module, a downshift trigger module, and a shift module. The deceleration module determines a deceleration rate based on a speed of at least one of the vehicle and an engine of the vehicle. The downshift trigger module generates a threshold signal based on the deceleration rate. The shift module generates a downshift signal when the speed is less than the threshold signal and while the vehicle is operating in a manual transmission mode. | 04-21-2011 |
20130238212 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VALIDATING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS - A method of operating a vehicle comprising an adaptive cruise control system and an engine control module is provided. The engine control module is coupled to the adaptive cruise control system. The method comprises issuing a speed reduction signal from the adaptive cruise control system, verifying a speed reduction with a first sensor using the adaptive cruise control system, verifying the speed reduction with a second sensor using the engine control module, thereafter, receiving a resume signal from an operator input device, and executing a speed increase of the vehicle with the engine control module in response to receiving the resume signal with the engine control module. | 09-12-2013 |
20140172266 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VALIDATING ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS - A method of operating a vehicle comprising an adaptive cruise control system and an engine control module is provided. The engine control module is coupled to the adaptive cruise control system. The method comprises issuing a speed reduction signal from the adaptive cruise control system, verifying a speed reduction with a first sensor using the adaptive cruise control system, verifying the speed reduction with a second sensor using the engine control module, thereafter, receiving a resume signal from an operator input device, and executing a speed increase of the vehicle with the engine control module in response to receiving the resume signal with the engine control module. | 06-19-2014 |
20150120159 | DETERMINING EFFECTIVE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION - Methods, systems, and vehicles are provided for determining an effective brake pedal position for a vehicle. A determination is made as to whether. automatic braking is occurring for a vehicle. If the automatic braking is occurring, a measure of braking is determined for the vehicle. The effective pedal position of the brake pedal is determined to be a position of the brake pedal that would be expected to be required to attain the measure of braking if automatic braking were not occurring. | 04-30-2015 |
Bennie F. Shuler, Indialantic, FL US
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20090258787 | Superconducting Wires and Cables and Methods for Producing Superconducting Wires and Cables - A superconductor structure is manufactured by forming a channel within a substrate along a surface of the substrate, depositing a material within the channel of the substrate, where the material includes one of a superconductor material and a precursor for a superconductor material, and thermally treating the substance within the channel of the substrate so as to form an elongated superconductor wire formed as a single, cohesive structure. The substrate can further include a plurality of channels with superconductor wires formed within the channels. In addition, a cable is formed including a bundle of individual superconductor wires arranged at different spatial positions with respect to each other. | 10-15-2009 |
David C. Shuler, Rochester, NY US
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20090001308 | Valve to shaft assembly - A valve to shaft assembly includes a butterfly-type valve, a pair of bushings receiving the valve and holding the valve in axial position within a housing, and a shaft engaging the valve and the bushings and rotating the bushings in the housing. The bushings include features to hold the valve in position in the bore prior to assembly of the valve and, furthermore, act as rotating bearing surfaces for the valve. The valve to shaft assembly process may be simplified, especially where multiple valves are assembled to a single common drive shaft, such as in a port face charge motion control valve. Furthermore, the valve to shaft assembly provides an axial degree of freedom between valve, drive shaft, and bore, which allows the valve to float on the axis of the drive shaft, to facilitate self centering of the valve in the valve housing. | 01-01-2009 |
Donald K. Shuler, Naples, FL US
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20090318923 | LATARJET INSTRUMENTATION AND METHOD - Instrumentation for an open or arthroscopic Latarjet procedure that allows more control graft handling during the formation of the hole and proper positioning parallel to the articulating bone surface. The surgical instrumentation of the present invention includes an osteotome with a plurality of markings and a depth stop, a drill guide with jaws configured to securely engage an outer surface of the graft, and an offset guide to position the graft to the bone. | 12-24-2009 |
20100262186 | TWIST-IN SUTURE ANCHOR - A pound-in suture anchor that self-twists upon insertion into a drilled pilot hole. The suture anchor is provided with threads that allow the anchor to be inserted within a pilot hole without tapping the pilot hole and without turning (or twisting) the driver handle. The suture anchor of the present invention is designed to twist by itself as it is advanced into the pre-drilled pilot hole by malleting the driver handle. The suture anchor has an eyelet for receiving one or more suture strands for securing soft tissue to bone. | 10-14-2010 |
20100262197 | CLAVICLE NAIL WITH LOCKING END CAP - A device for reducing migration of a pin of an intramedullary fixation device, especially to reduce migration of a clavicle pin introduced in the medullary canal of the clavicle to fix a fractured clavicle bone. A clavicle nail with a curved tip is inserted within the medullary canal of the clavicle. The back end of the nail that extends out of the clavicle is provided with indentations or grooves. The back end of the nail is received in a hollow cavity of a cap, which locks onto the indentations or grooves of the nail. A screw is placed through an eyelet of the cap and turned into the clavicle to secure the cap to the clavicle. As a result, the nail is fixed within the medullary canal and undesirable migration of the pin within the medullary canal is reduced. | 10-14-2010 |
20120296338 | LATARJET INSTRUMENTATION AND METHOD - Instrumentation for an open or arthroscopic Latarjet procedure that allows more control graft handling during the formation of the hole and proper positioning parallel to the articulating bone surface. The surgical instrumentation of the present invention includes an osteotome with a plurality of markings and a depth stop, a drill guide with jaws configured to securely engage an outer surface of the graft, and an offset guide to position the graft to the bone. | 11-22-2012 |
20150032169 | FLEXIBLE OBTURATOR - A flexible obturator configured to dilate soft tissue without abrading the adjacent bone surface area. The flexible obturator consists of at least one flexible strand (for example, flexible wire, suture or similar malleable flexible material) that is overmolded with a material that allows the device to bend/flex in multiple planes. The overmolded material has an increasing taper to provide graduated dilation through soft tissue. | 01-29-2015 |
Eric Shuler, Easton, PA US
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20150175810 | DISSOLVABLE FILMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention provides dissolvable films for customizing art materials, such as inks, paints, and modeling doughs. The invention also provides methods and kits for delivering artistic effects to art materials. The dissolvable films comprise one or more cellulose compounds, propylene glycol, glycerin, and one or more artistic components. The dissolvable film imparts an artistic effect following administration of the film to the art material. In exemplary embodiments, the artistic components of the film comprise one or more colorants which provide a coloring effect. A kit for delivering one or more artistic effects to an art material includes dissolvable films of various colors and shapes, and one or more art materials, such as ink, paint, or modeling dough. | 06-25-2015 |
Gregory J. Shuler, Muskego, WI US
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20090271346 | LIBRARY SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN DEFINITIONS AND INSTANCES - In an industrial control configuration, various instances can exist that are based upon a definition. A definition can be changed and thus it can be appropriate to alter related instances in accordance with the change. However, changing an instance can cause disruption in other actions even when the change is minor. Therefore, various standards can be used to determine if a change to an instance should be propagated automatically or at another time, such as after an operation. The determination can be based on artificial intelligence techniques, user preference, a defined rule set, user instruction, as well as other standards. | 10-29-2009 |
20090271721 | ORGANIZATIONAL ROLL-UP/DOWN - Information related to an industrial control system can be disclosed graphically on a visual display. To traverse through different system portions, an organizational hierarchy can be used to enable a user to roll down into deeper level or roll up into a higher level. A user can input a choice of a level to view and the level can be disclosed to the user, assuming that the user has appropriate authorization to view the level. | 10-29-2009 |
20090271728 | VISUAL REPRESENTATION MANIPULATION - An industrial control configuration can be disclosed to a user as a specific representation, such as a physical layout of different units of the configuration. A user can seamlessly move between different representations, such as switching from the physical layout to a logical layout. The representations can provide real time information and disclose animations to a user that represent different states of a unit or generally of a layout. | 10-29-2009 |
20120271435 | LIBRARY SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN DEFINITIONS AND INSTANCES - In an industrial control configuration, various instances can exist that are based upon a definition. A definition can be changed and thus it can be appropriate to alter related instances in accordance with the change. However, changing an instance can cause disruption in other actions even when the change is minor. Therefore, various standards can be used to determine if a change to an instance should be propagated automatically or at another time, such as after an operation. The determination can be based on artificial intelligence techniques, user preference, a defined rule set, user instruction, as well as other standards. | 10-25-2012 |
20130120462 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALING VISUALIZATIONS - A system for scaling visualizations may include a human machine interface (HMI) configured to display a visualization on a screen, a secondary display device configured to display a scaled visualization such that the scaled visualization is determined based at least in part on the visualization, and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive an indication that the secondary display device has been coupled to the HMI, present two or more scaling mode options on the screen or the secondary display device, receive an input that corresponds to one of the scaling modes, generate the scaled visualization by applying a scaling factor to the visualization, wherein the scaling factor is based at least in part on the input, and facilitate sending the scaled visualization to the secondary display device. | 05-16-2013 |
20130282153 | LIBRARY SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN DEFINITIONS AND INSTANCES - In an industrial control configuration, various instances can exist that are based upon a definition. A definition can be changed and thus it can be appropriate to alter related instances in accordance with the change. However, changing an instance can cause disruption in other actions even when the change is minor. Therefore, various standards can be used to determine if a change to an instance should be propagated automatically or at another time, such as after an operation. The determination can be based on artificial intelligence techniques, user preference, a defined rule set, user instruction, as well as other standards. | 10-24-2013 |
20150356706 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALING VISUALIZATIONS - A system for scaling visualizations may include a human machine interface (HMI) configured to display a visualization on a screen, a secondary display device configured to display a scaled visualization such that the scaled visualization is determined based at least in part on the visualization, and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive an indication that the secondary display device has been coupled to the HMI, present two or more scaling mode options on the screen or the secondary display device, receive an input that corresponds to one of the scaling modes, generate the scaled visualization by applying a scaling factor to the visualization, wherein the scaling factor is based at least in part on the input, and facilitate sending the scaled visualization to the secondary display device. | 12-10-2015 |
Gregory J. Shuler, Milwaukee, WI US
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20150121207 | INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION WORKSTATION AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR SCALING AND DISPLAYING TEXT DESTINED FOR A TARGET INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION DEVICE - An industrial automation workstation and display method for scaling and displaying text destined for a target industrial automation device are provided. The industrial automation workstation in one example embodiment includes a communication interface configured to transfer a display data including at least one text string to the industrial automation device and a processing system configured to obtain a target device dots-per-inch (DPI) for a display device of the industrial automation device, render the at least one text string at the device DPI, generate a scaling factor comprising a ratio of a workstation DPI divided by the target device DPI, scale the at least one text string using the scaling factor and generate a scaled text string, and display the scaled text string on a display device of the industrial automation workstation. | 04-30-2015 |
James C. Shuler, Tracy, CA US
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20090024201 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING SELF-EXPANDING STENTS - An assembly for delivering a stent to an intraluminal location comprising a catheter having an inner member and an outer member, a stent positioned between the inner member and the outer member at the catheter distal end, and a cutter/slider/deployment mechanism slidable secured to the catheter proximal end. A user may vary the length of the catheter by slidably advancing the cutter/slider/deployment mechanism along the catheter, whereby excess portions of the catheter are cut away. When the desired length is achieved, the user can secure the cutter/slider/deployment mechanism to the catheter to prevent further slidable advancement. The user may also vary the configuration of the catheter handle by adding or removing a removable platform from the handle. Upon stent deployment, the stent is released from the outer member, and the stent will expand as desired. | 01-22-2009 |
James M. Shuler, Germantown, MD US
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20150084766 | RAPID DEPLOYABLE GLOBAL SENSING HAZARD ALERT SYSTEM - A rapid deployable global sensing hazard alert system and associated methods of operation are provided. An exemplary system includes a central command, a wireless backhaul network, and a remote monitoring unit. The remote monitoring unit can include a positioning system configured to determine a position of the remote monitoring unit based on one or more signals received from one or more satellites located in Low Earth Orbit. The wireless backhaul network can provide bidirectional communication capability independent of cellular telecommunication networks and the Internet. An exemplary method includes instructing at least one of a plurality of remote monitoring units to provide an alert based at least in part on a location of a hazard and a plurality of positions respectively associated with the plurality of remote monitoring units. | 03-26-2015 |
20150233882 | Inherently Safe Passive Gas Monitoring System - Generally, the present disclosure is directed to gas monitoring systems that use inductive power transfer to safely power an electrically passive device included within a nuclear material storage container. In particular, the electrically passive device can include an inductive power receiver for receiving inductive power transfer through a wall of the nuclear material storage container. The power received by the inductive power receiver can be used to power one or more sensors included in the device. Thus, the device is not required to include active power generation components such as, for example, a battery, that increase the risk of a spark igniting flammable gases within the container. | 08-20-2015 |
Jason Shuler, Menomonee Falls, WI US
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20110238239 | Single Processor Class-3 Electronic Flight Bag - An electronic flight bag providing computational services for an aircraft and communicating with aircraft avionics may execute aircraft-design-approved Type-C applications together with non-design-approved Type-A/B on a single processor through specific modifications of the operating system to control memory and processor access thereby providing isolation comparable to that of dual processor systems in which the Type-C applications and Type-A/B applications are executed on different processors. | 09-29-2011 |
Jay D. Shuler, Willard, UT US
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20140260185 | PRECURSOR FORMULATIONS FOR AN ENERGETIC COMPOSITION INCLUDING HIGH SURFACE AREA AMORPHOUS CARBON BLACK - A precursor formulation of an energetic composition with improved electrostatic charge dissipation, including an amorphous carbon black having a specific surface area of at least about 1,200 m | 09-18-2014 |
Jeo Shuler, League City, TX US
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20120059077 | LOW MELT FLOW BRANCHED IONOMERS - Embodiments of the present invention include a branched aromatic ionomer, and a process of making it, by co-polymerizing a first monomer comprising an aromatic moiety and an unsaturated alkyl moiety and a second monomer represented by the general formula: | 03-08-2012 |
Jeremy Shuler, Durango, IA US
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20140162845 | APPLICATION OF BRAKING FORCE DURING ENGINE FORCE DISENGAGEMENT - An apparatus for and method of controlling forces transmitted to wheels/tracks of a vehicle. The method includes receiving an electrical indication that a first brake is engaged, such as by a user pressing his foot to a service brake. The method further includes electrically transmitting an instruction to apply force restricting movement of the wheels, such as force exerted from a brake, in an amount above a first threshold, such as an amount necessary to unilaterally prevent movement. The method also includes electrically transmitting an instruction to reduce force being applied to the wheels from a transmission while the (brake) force above the first threshold is applied. | 06-12-2014 |
Jeremy B. Shuler, Mineral Point, WI US
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20130197773 | DESCENT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED - The present disclosure provides a method of automatically controlling ground speed of a vehicle in which the vehicle includes a control system having a controller, a throttle, a brake sensor, and a braking mechanism. The method includes enabling a descent control function in the controller, detecting a change in a vehicle operating condition, determining current vehicle ground speed, establishing a desired vehicle speed based on the current vehicle ground speed, and controlling the braking mechanism to maintain vehicle ground speed at or below the desired vehicle speed. | 08-01-2013 |
Jeremy B. Shuler, Durango, IA US
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20150239470 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - A method for controlling vehicle speed comprises sensing a position of an operator input, engaging a retarder upon the position falling below a first threshold, modifying a retarding force exerted by the retarder based on the position while the retarder is engaged and the position is below a second threshold, and disengaging the retarder upon the position rising above the second threshold. | 08-27-2015 |
Joe Shuler, League City, TX US
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20090246501 | Reduced Weight Multilayer Polymeric Articles and Methods of Making and Using Same - A method of preparing a refrigeration insulation liner comprising forming a multilayer polymeric sheet comprising at least one foam layer and at least one solid layer disposed adjacent to the foam layer, shaping the multilayer polymeric sheet into the liner, wherein the liner is an insulator, wherein the layers of the sheet adhered to each other by melt extrusion, and wherein the liner resists degradation in the event of contact with a refrigerant. A method of preparing a refrigeration device liner comprising coextruding a foamed polystyrene layer between two solid layers of high impact polystyrene to form a sheet, thermoforming the sheet into the liner, and incorporating the liner into the refrigeration device. A method of forming a multilayer polymeric sheet comprising melting a first styrenic polymer composition, melting and foaming a second styrenic polymer composition, and coextruding the first and second styrenic polymer compositions to form a multilayer polymeric sheet. | 10-01-2009 |
20100197819 | Styrenic polymer compositions and methods of making and using same - A method comprising contacting a first styrenic polymer composition comprising residual styrene monomer with a molecular sieve, and recovering a second styrenic polymer composition comprising a reduced amount of residual styrene monomer. A composition comprising a styrenic polymer having a residual styrene monomer amount of less than 100 ppm produced by contacting a styrenic polymer composition having a residual styrene monomer amount of equal to or greater than 100 ppm with a molecular sieve, and recovering the styrenic polymer having a residual styrene monomer amount of less than 100 ppm. A method comprising providing a styrenic polymer composition having a residual styrene monomer amount of equal to or greater than 100 ppm, contacting the styrenic polymer composition with a molecular sieve, adding a nucleating agent, a foaming agent, and a coloring agent to the styrenic polymer composition, and forming an expanded styrenic polymer composition having a residual styrene monomer amount of less than 100 ppm. | 08-05-2010 |
20100222532 | Polystyrene Having High Melt Flow and High Vicat - A monovinylidene aromatic polymer with a melt flow index of at least 7 g/10 min and a Vicat softening temperature of at least 200° F. may be useful for injection molding with reduced cycle time. The monovinylidene aromatic polymer may be general purpose polystyrene or high impact polystyrene. It may include reduced amounts of mineral oil and increased amounts of an additive such as zinc dimethacrylate to optimize its processability and mechanical characteristics. | 09-02-2010 |
20110306689 | Expandable Polystyrene and Methods of Forming the Same - Expanded polystyrene, foamed articles and methods of making the same are described herein. The expanded polystyrene generally includes polystyrene selected from expandable polystyrene and extrusion polystyrene, the polystyrene exhibiting a molecular weight of from about 130,000 Daltons to about 220,000 Daltons; a melt flow index of from about 20 to about 30 and a density of from about 0.1 lb/ft | 12-15-2011 |
20130331471 | Low Melt Flow Branched Ionomers - Embodiments of the present invention include a branched aromatic ionomer, and a process of making it, by co-polymerizing a first monomer comprising an aromatic moiety and an unsaturated alkyl moiety and a second monomer represented by the general formula: | 12-12-2013 |
20140100300 | Low Melt Flow Branched Ionomers - Embodiments of the present invention include a branched aromatic ionomer, and a process of making it, by co-polymerizing a first monomer comprising an aromatic moiety and an unsaturated alkyl moiety and a second monomer represented by the general formula: | 04-10-2014 |
Jonathan Shuler, Yorba Linda, CA US
Joshua W. Shuler, Wellington, CO US
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20150298731 | Rudder-Assisted Steering For Self-Propelled Drainage Equipment - Novel tools and techniques for performing steering operations for a tracked vehicle with a dragged implement using a control system that uses a combination of differential steering and rudder steering based on one or more operating conditions of the vehicle. | 10-22-2015 |
Karen Shuler, Calhoun, GA US
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20100196674 | ACRYLATED NATURAL OIL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a radiation curable composition comprising (a) from 1 to 99% by weight of a (meth)acrylated natural oil which is the reaction product of an unsaturated natural oil with an unsaturated anhydride and a hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate, and (b) from 1 to 99% by weight of a (meth)acrylated oligomer and/or monomer, and optionally an inert resin and/or filler, as well as their use for making inks and coatings. | 08-05-2010 |
20130309459 | ACRYLATED NATURAL OIL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a radiation curable composition comprising (a) from 1 to 99% by weight of a (meth)acrylated natural oil which is the reaction product of an unsaturated natural oil with an unsaturated anhydride and a hydroxyl functional (meth)acrylate, and (b) from 1 to 99% by weight of a (meth)acrylated oligomer and/or monomer, and optionally an inert resin and/or filler, as well as their use for making inks and coatings. | 11-21-2013 |
Michael Shuler, Athens, GA US
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20130165821 | Mechanical Wound Therapy for Sub-Atmospheric Wound Care System - A mechanical wound therapy (MWT) system includes a connection for a vacuum source, which is routed through an airtight covering to a porous material positioned over the wound. The porous material may be a tubing network interspaced by a netting material constructed of biologically inert or bioabsorbable material. Alternatively, the porous material may be a layered unified dressing in which layers of mesh, netting or thin perforated film are separated and fixedly attached to functional elements of the dressing (e.g., irrigation tubing) or spacers. The vacuum and irrigation systems may be completely separated. An airtight sealing layer or foldable adhesive sealing layer may seal the dressing and facilitate sealing the dressing to the wound margins. Additional modular devices such as a wound approximating system, positive pressure bladders and adjuvant therapy modules as well as enhanced monitoring technology can be added to synergistically increase the capabilities of each dressing. | 06-27-2013 |
Michael Shuler, Ithaca, NY US
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20100304355 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PHARMACOKINETIC-BASED CELL CULTURE SYSTEM - Devices, in vitro cell cultures, systems, and methods are provided for microscale cell culture analogous (CCA) device. | 12-02-2010 |
20120214189 | Devices and Methods for Pharmacokinetic-Based Cell Culture System - Devices, in vitro cell cultures, systems, and methods are provided for microscale cell culture analogous (CCA) device. | 08-23-2012 |
Michael L. Shuler, Ithaca, NY US
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20120135452 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR PHARMACOKINETIC-PHARMACODYNAMIC STUDY OF DRUGS AND USES THEREOF - A microfluidic device for culturing cells, termed a microscale cell culture analog (μCCA), is provided. The microfluidic device allows multiple cell or tissue types to be cultured in a physiologically relevant environment, facilitates high-throughput operation and can be used for drug discovery. The microfluidic device uses gravity-induced fluidic flow, eliminating the need for a pump and preventing formation of air bubbles. Reciprocating motion between a pair of connected reservoirs is used to effect the gravity-induced flow in microfluidic channels. Bacterial contamination is reduced and high throughput enabled by eliminating a pump. The microfluidic device integrates a pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) model to enable PK-PD analyses on-chip. This combined in vitro/in silico system enables prediction of drug toxicity in a more realistic manner than conventional in vitro systems. | 05-31-2012 |
Michael S. Shuler, Athens, GA US
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20140066868 | MECHANICAL WOUND THERAPY FOR SUB-ATMOSPHERIC WOUND CARE SYSTEM - A mechanical wound therapy (MWT) system includes a connection for a vacuum source, which is routed through an airtight covering to a porous material positioned over the wound. The porous material may be a tubing network interspaced by a netting material constructed of biologically inert or bioabsorbable material. Alternatively, the porous material may be a layered unified dressing in which layers of mesh, netting or thin perforated film are separated and fixedly attached to functional elements of the dressing (e.g., irrigation tubing) or spacers. The vacuum and irrigation systems may be completely separated. An airtight sealing layer or foldable adhesive sealing layer may seal the dressing and facilitate sealing the dressing to the wound margins. Additional modular devices such as a wound approximating system, positive pressure bladders and adjuvant therapy modules as well as enhanced monitoring technology can be added to synergistically increase the capabilities of each dressing. | 03-06-2014 |
Michael Simms Shuler, Atlanta, GA US
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20080208011 | Method and System for Monitoring Oxygenation Levels of a Compartment for Detecting Conditions of a Compartment Syndrome - A method and system for continually monitoring oxygenation levels in real-time in compartments of an animal limb, such as in a human leg or a human thigh or a forearm, can be used to assist in the diagnosis of a compartment syndrome. The method and system can include one or more near infrared compartment sensors in which each sensor can be provided with a compartment alignment mechanism and a central scan depth marker so that each sensor may be precisely positioned over a compartment of a living organism. The method and system can include a device for displaying oxygenation levels corresponding to respective compartment sensors that are measuring oxygenation levels of a compartment of interest. The method and system can also monitor the relationship between blood pressure and oxygenation levels and activate alarms based on predetermined conditions relating to the oxygenation levels or blood pressure or both. | 08-28-2008 |
20120108919 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OXYGENATION LEVELS OF A COMPARTMENT FOR DETECTING CONDITIONS OF A COMPARTMENT SYNDROME - A method and system for continually monitoring oxygenation levels in real-time in compartments of an animal limb, such as in a human leg or a human thigh or a forearm, can be used to assist in the diagnosis of a compartment syndrome. The method and system can include one or more near infrared compartment sensors in which each sensor can be provided with a compartment alignment mechanism and a central scan depth marker so that each sensor may be precisely positioned over a compartment of a living organism. The method and system can include a device for displaying oxygenation levels corresponding to respective compartment sensors that are measuring oxygenation levels of a compartment of interest. The method and system can also monitor the relationship between blood pressure and oxygenation levels and activate alarms based on predetermined conditions relating to the oxygenation levels or blood pressure or both. | 05-03-2012 |
Michael Simms Shuler, Athens, GA US
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20100292549 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OXYGENATION LEVELS OF COMPARTMENTS AND TISSUE - A method and system for continually monitoring oxygenation levels in real-time in compartments of an animal limb, such as in a human leg or a human thigh or a forearm, can be used to assist in the diagnosis of a compartment syndrome. The method and system can include one or more near infrared compartment sensors in which each sensor can be provided with a compartment alignment mechanism and a central scan depth marker so that each sensor may be precisely positioned over a compartment of a living organism. The method and system may comprise hardware or software (or both) may adjust one or more algorithms based on whether tissue being monitored was traumatized or is healthy. The method and system can also monitor the relationship between blood pressure and oxygenation levels and activate alarms based on predetermined conditions relating to the oxygenation levels or blood pressure or both. | 11-18-2010 |
20110054283 | METHODS AND DRESSING SYSTEMS FOR PROMOTING HEALING OF INJURED TISSUE - A dressing system is disclosed which has a sponge and a near infrared spectroscopy sensor positioned adjacent to the sponge for monitoring oxygenation levels of tissue adjacent to the sponge. The dressing system may further include a tube coupled to the sponge for removing fluid from the sponge. The dressing system comprises: a sponge; and a tensioning system coupled to the sponge. The tensioning system further comprises a central longitudinal member coupled to the sponge; and at least one tensioning member coupled to the central longitudinal member. A sequential compression system comprises: an envelope sleeve dressing; and a bladder that is both expandable and retractable. A tissue filler system is also described and includes a plurality of tubes; wherein each of the plurality of tubes further comprises apertures; and a pump coupled to at least one of the tubes which obviates the need for any sponge or wound screen. | 03-03-2011 |
20130317367 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING VERSATILE NIRS SENSORS - A wireless near-infrared spectrometry sensor includes a light source for emitting near-infrared energy into tissue and a light receiver for receiving the near-infrared energy after it exits the tissue. The sensor may include a portable energy source for supplying energy to the light source. A processing module may control the light source and process readings in connection with the light source. A wireless transceiver may be coupled to the processing module for at least one of transmitting and receiving information, wherein the light source emits near-infrared energy at predetermined intervals in order to conserve energy in the portable energy source. The portable energy source may include at least one of a battery, a capacitor, a thermoelectric generator, a kinetic energy transducer, electricity derived from RF energy, and any combination thereof. The sensor may further include a substrate for support and which may be part of a sterile bandage. | 11-28-2013 |
20140018752 | METHODS AND DRESSING SYSTEMS FOR PROMOTING HEALING OF INJURED TISSUE - A dressing system is disclosed which has a sponge and a near infrared spectroscopy sensor positioned adjacent to the sponge for monitoring oxygenation levels of tissue adjacent to the sponge. The dressing system may further include a tube coupled to the sponge for removing fluid from the sponge. The dressing system comprises: a sponge; and a tensioning system coupled to the sponge. The tensioning system further comprises a central longitudinal member coupled to the sponge; and at least one tensioning member coupled to the central longitudinal member. A sequential compression system comprises: an envelope sleeve dressing; and a bladder that is both expandable and retractable. A tissue filler system is also described and includes a plurality of tubes; wherein each of the plurality of tubes further comprises apertures; and a pump coupled to at least one of the tubes which obviates the need for any sponge or wound screen. | 01-16-2014 |
20140309501 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OXYGENATION LEVELS OF A COMPARTMENT FOR DETECTING CONDITIONS OF A COMPARTMENT SYNDROME - A method and system for continually monitoring oxygenation levels in real-time in compartments of an animal limb, such as in a human leg or a human thigh or a forearm, can be used to assist in the diagnosis of a compartment syndrome. The method and system can include one or more near infrared compartment sensors in which each sensor can be provided with a compartment alignment mechanism and a central scan depth marker so that each sensor may be precisely positioned over a compartment of a living organism. The method and system can include a device for displaying oxygenation levels corresponding to respective compartment sensors that are measuring oxygenation levels of a compartment of interest. The method and system can also monitor the relationship between blood pressure and oxygenation levels and activate alarms based on predetermined conditions relating to the oxygenation levels or blood pressure or both. | 10-16-2014 |
20140316215 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OXYGENATION LEVELS OF COMPARTMENTS AND TISSUE - A method and system for continually monitoring oxygenation levels in real-time in compartments of an animal limb, such as in a human leg or a human thigh or a forearm, can be used to assist in the diagnosis of a compartment syndrome. The method and system can include one or more near infrared compartment sensors in which each sensor can be provided with a compartment alignment mechanism and a central scan depth marker so that each sensor may be precisely positioned over a compartment of a living organism. The method and system may comprise hardware or software (or both) may adjust one or more algorithms based on whether tissue being monitored was traumatized or is healthy. The method and system can also monitor the relationship between blood pressure and oxygenation levels and activate alarms based on predetermined conditions relating to the oxygenation levels or blood pressure or both. | 10-23-2014 |
Richard Shuler, Johns Creek, GA US
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20150039239 | PROCESSOR-BASED METHODS, SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS FOR REMOTE ANIMAL HEALTH MONITORING, ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND MANAGEMENT - Processor-based methods and systems and computer programs for remote animal health monitoring receive and process data relating to animal health parameters obtained from a plurality of different types of sensors. Baseline data signatures are determined from the data obtained for individual animals, and as data is subsequently collected is compared to the current data signature to assess animal health. Deviations from the signatures may serve to predictively diagnose certain conditions and facilitate medical intervention before adverse physical symptoms are manifested. Informational data and analytics are made available to animal owners, health care providers, and other interested persons. | 02-05-2015 |
Richard O. Shuler, Alpharetta, GA US
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20090281855 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE BEEF CATTLE MARKETPLACE - A system and method for dynamically marketing cattle is provided comprising a buyer interface, a producer interface, a network, and a cattle information server. The cattle information server receives information from the buyer interface defining a plurality of demand profiles at least one which contains information specifying a first pre-conditioning program. The cattle information server also receives information from the producer interface defining a supply profile that specifies a second pre-conditioning program and stores the demand profiles and supply profile in a database. The cattle information server searches the database to determine if one or more of the demand profiles match the supply profile based at least in part on a comparison of the first and second pre-conditioning programs and identifies at least one demand profile in response to a match between the supply profile and the demand profile. | 11-12-2009 |
R. Keith Shuler, Durham, NC US
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20100145223 | Peripheral Reticular Pigmentary Change and Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Examination of 956 age-related macular degeneration cases showed that the complement factor H variant (Y402H, C allele at rs1061170) increases risk for the development of peripheral reticular pigmentary change. AMD phenotypes of 796 carriers of the CFH Y402H variant were compared to the AMD phenotypes of 160 non-carriers. Of 34 phenotypic features analyzed, only peripheral reticular pigmentary change (PRPC) was associated with this CFH variant (P-value 0.0006). The proportion of AMD cases with PRPC correlated with the number of CFH risk C alleles in a dose-response fashion. The association of CFH Y402H polymorphism with PRPC suggests that AMD changes are not limited to the macula. Current AMD grading methods assess only the macula; peripheral retinal changes should also be included in grading methods. PRPC may be used as a surrogate of a high-risk genotype and may be used for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research purposes. | 06-10-2010 |
Stephen Shuler, Royal Oak, MI US
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20100112317 | PART MARKING OF COATED PLASTIC SUBSTRATES - A plastic panel assembly having a permanent mark therein at a subsurface location and formed after substantial manufacture of the panel assembly. The plastic panel includes a substrate and a coating over the substrate, the coating including a surface that defines an exterior surface of the panel assembly. A mark is located beneath the exterior surface of the panel assembly. In making the panel assembly, a plastic substrate is provided and a protective coating is applied to the substrate. After the step of applying the protective coating, a subsurface portion of panel assembly is exposed to a laser light. The laser light opacifies a subsurface portion of the panel assembly, thereby rendering the mark within the panel assembly. | 05-06-2010 |
20140120330 | PART MARKING OF COATED PLASTIC SUBSTRATES - A plastic assembly having a permanent mark therein at a subsurface location and formed after substantial manufacture of the panel assembly. The plastic panel includes a substrate and a coating over the substrate, the coating including a surface that defines an exterior surface of the panel assembly. A mark is located beneath the exterior surface of the panel assembly. In making the panel assembly, a plastic substrate is provided and a protective coating is applied to the substrate. After the step of applying the protective coating, a subsurface portion of panel assembly is exposed to a laser light. The laser light opacifies a subsurface portion of the panel assembly, thereby rendering the mark within the panel assembly. | 05-01-2014 |
Tara Shuler, Orlando, FL US
Walter T. Shuler, Greensboro, NC US
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20100017040 | STACKED DISPLAYS WITH INDEPENDENT POWER AND INPUT SOURCES - A fuel dispenser comprises a housing, a dispensing hose, a pump operatively connected to the dispensing hose and a source of fuel. A computer is operatively connected to the pump, a power supply is operatively connected to the computer and an auxiliary power supply is operatively connected to the computer. The auxiliary power supply is configured to provide power for a predetermined amount of time if the power supply should fail. A first display has a rear polarizing layer and a front polarizing layer. The first display is mounted in the housing so that the front polarizing layer is viewable by a user. A second display has only a front polarizing layer positioned adjacent to the first display front polarizing layer so that the first display projects an image through the second display. The first display and the second display are operatively connected to the power supply and the computer. The second display is operatively connected to the auxiliary power supply. | 01-21-2010 |