Smith, Jr., US
A. James Smith, Jr., Naples, FL US
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20090188508 | Disposable medical mouthpiece appliance - A medical appliance in the form of a pliable mouth piece in the shape of a funnel having a cylindrical section attached thereto. The pliable mouth piece is made of a robo rubber. An additional rigid tube may be inserted into the cylindrical section. The pliable appliance may be used with patients having a stoma to apply air by blowing into the mouth piece. The mouth piece may also be a part of a spirometer to test the lung capacity of people. The medical appliance may be used in patients who had a tracheotomy and by EMS technicians who perform a tracheotomy in an emergency. | 07-30-2009 |
Albert E. Smith, Jr., Spencer, NY US
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20100226741 | WEIGHT SLED PAYLOAD SIMULATOR - A load bearing apparatus is configured to simulate a payload. The load bearing apparatus includes a load member configured to simulate the mass of a payload, a frame having frame members, a plurality of retainers configured to support the load member, and first and second outer guides coupled to the load member. The plurality of retainers includes a first retainer positioned at a first height and configured to support the load member at the first height, and a second retainer positioned at a second height different from the first height and configured to support the load member at the second height. The first and second outer guides are coupled to the load member and are configured to receive therebetween at least one lifting member of a lifting device. By using load members of different weights and positioning them at varying heights, different centers of gravity can be achieved. | 09-09-2010 |
Albert V. Smith, Jr., Richardson, TX US
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20090213763 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMIC ASSIGNMENT OF NETWORK ADDRESSES IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - According to a particular embodiment, a method for automatically assigning dynamic IP addresses without user interaction includes maintaining at least one pool of unused IP addresses. An advertisement message is transmitted from a first network element to at least one additional network element in a transport ring. The advertisement message identifies the first network element as providing IP address assignment services. The IP address request message from a second network element in the transport ring is received at the first network element. In response to the IP address request message, an IP address is dynamically assigned from the at least one pool of unused IP addresses. The dynamically assigned IP address is transmitted from the first network element to the second network element. | 08-27-2009 |
20130286845 | TRANSMISSION RATE CONTROL - A method may include monitoring data packets at a data transmission channel. The data packets may be identified as nonconforming or as conforming data packets. Data packets may be identified as nonconforming if a data transmission rate would exceed a data rate threshold if the data packets were allowed to continue along the data transmission channel. Data packets may be identified as conforming if a data transmission rate would not exceed the data rate threshold if the data packets were allowed to continue along the data transmission channel. The nonconforming data packets may be retained as retained data packets. The retained data packets may again be identified as nonconforming data packets or conforming data packets after a retaining time. Data packets identified as conforming data packets may be released. | 10-31-2013 |
20130287018 | ROUTING AROUND INTRA-NETWORK ELEMENT DISCONNECTIVITY - Routing around intra-network element (intra-NE) disconnectivity is described. The routing is performed on one or more network element (NEs) of a channelized network. The routing involves performing a shortest-path-search (SPS) to determine a shortest non-disconnected path from a single path-ingress edge to a single path-egress edge. The SPS includes classifying a set of endpoints of each NE in the channelized network as an equivalence class of endpoints, classifying a set of paths-so-far between each NE in the channelized network as an equivalence class of paths-so-far, grouping each equivalence class of paths-so-far by the equivalence class of endpoints that includes a terminal endpoint of the path-so-far that is furthest from the single path-ingress edge, and exploring separately each equivalence class of edges that are incident to each NE when determining the shortest non-disconnected path from the single path-ingress edge to the single path-egress edge. | 10-31-2013 |
Albert Vinson Smith, Jr., Richardson, TX US
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20120011235 | Systems and Methods for Implementing Multiple ISIS Routing Instances on a Network Element - According to one embodiment, a method may include instantiating a primary intermediate system to intermediate system (ISIS) instance on a network element. The method may further include instantiating a secondary ISIS instance on the network element. The method may also include configuring the primary ISIS instance and the secondary ISIS instance to appear as a single ISIS instance to other network elements remote to the network element. | 01-12-2012 |
20120011278 | Systems and Methods for Removing Stale Mapping Entries for Network Element - A method may include updating a routing table on a first network element based on a shortest path first calculation in response to a network change event. For each deletion from the routing table, a message may be broadcasted to a second network element adjacent to the first network element indicative of such deletion, the message including a target identifier (TID) associated with such deleted entry, wherein the second network element is configured to invalidate its associated TID address resolution protocol (TARP) cache in response to receiving the message. For each deletion from the routing table, a local TARP cache of the first network element may be searched to determine if an entry exists in the local TARP cache mapping the TID associated with such entry to a NASP associated with such entry. The local TARP cache may be invalidated in response to determining that the entry exists. | 01-12-2012 |
20130128774 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTED INTERNET GROUP MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL PROCESSING - A method may include receiving, at a network interface of a first network element, an Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) message from a second network element. The method may also include updating first multicast group data associated with the network interface based on the received IGMP message, the first multicast group data including one or more entries setting forth a multicast group and one or more other network elements which are members of the multicast group. The method may additionally include determining whether the second network element is the sole member of its multicast group based on the IGMP message and the first multicast group data. The method may further include forwarding the IGMP message to a switching element of the first network element in response to determining that the second network element is the sole member of its multicast group, the switching element communicatively coupled to the network interface. | 05-23-2013 |
Alton Clayton Smith, Jr., Clayton, GA US
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20100313454 | CABLE LABEL AND METHODS - The present disclosure provides an improved label and method of manufacturing a label that is of the type that can be folded onto itself over an object to be labeled. The improved label is configured to avoid wrinkles and exposed adhesive portions during use. | 12-16-2010 |
Arthur Laurence Smith, Jr., Phoenix, AZ US
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20120179856 | E-medstick, e-medstick, e-medstick EMR - A device stores a patient's medical records to solve the problems of incompatibility of electronic medical record systems, no patient information available at emergencies, lack of information sharing among physicians, and health care fraud. The device includes a flash drive configured to connect to a USB port and be read by a computer, a record of emergency patient data photo stored on the flash drive and displayed immediately by the computer when the flash drive is inserted into the USB port, and a record of detailed data stored on the flash drive and displayed upon entry of a correct password and identification. | 07-12-2012 |
Charles E. Smith, Jr., Conway, AR US
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20100226851 | LOW TEMPERATURE PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NANO-SIZED TITANIUM DIOXIDE PARTICLES - A process for synthesizing nano-sized rutile, anatase, or a mixture of rutile and anatase TiO | 09-09-2010 |
Charles Ernest Smith, Jr., Springdale, WA US
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20110290336 | Flush Unit For a Fountain Dispenser - The present invention is a flush unit that can quickly and safely connect to a conventional soda fountain dispenser for cleaning the drain system of the dispenser. The flush unit comprises a one-piece unitary flush block or housing, a flexible hose, and a nozzle. The flush block comprises a fluid conduit having a water inlet port and a water outlet port. The flush block further comprises a plug port for plugging the syrup outlet port of a conventional back block. The water inlet and plug ports are spaced to engage with the water and syrup outlet ports, respectively, of the back block. The flush block further comprises a fastener adapted to engage with a fastener of the back block. The flexible hose has a first end connected by a fastener to the water outlet port of the flush block and a second end connected to the nozzle. The present invention allows a person to quickly connect the flush unit to a conventional dispenser and flush the drain system of the dispenser using its own hydrostatic water source. The present invention eliminates the need for carrying independent pressurized Co2/air flushing tanks. | 12-01-2011 |
Danny R. Smith, Jr., Glen Ellyn, IL US
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20090196674 | Writing Instrument With A Tape Flag Dispenser - A writing instrument has a barrel, a flag dispenser partially inserted into the barrel, and a rotating or sliding cover that engages with and covers the flag dispenser. In different positions, the rotating or sliding cover enables various functions of the flag dispenser. For example, the cover may be moved into a position to enable withdrawal of tape flags by a user. The cover may also be configured to move into a position that covers and protects the tape flags. In refillable embodiments of the writing instrument, the cover may also be removed to enable a flip cover portion of the flag dispenser to be opened to provide access to a tape flag chamber. | 08-06-2009 |
David Edward Smith, Jr., Allen, TX US
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20130010198 | Video Capture from Multiple Sources - A method for capturing video frames from a plurality of video channels is provided. A list of a least two descriptors is formed for each of the plurality of video channels in a memory accessible to a direct memory access (DMA) engine, wherein each of the two or more descriptors for each channel is programmed to define a storage location for a sequential frame of video data for the channel. A sequence of video frames is received from the plurality of video channels, wherein for each channel, video frames are received at a frame rate for that channel. A DMA engine uses descriptors from the list to store video frames as they are received. The list is updated periodically to replace used descriptors. | 01-10-2013 |
David L. Smith, Jr., Chandler, AZ US
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20100325528 | AUTOMATED FORMATTING BASED ON A STYLE GUIDE - Techniques are provided for organizing information in a document according to the rules of a particular style guide. Information for full references is collected and stored as both reference metadata in the metadata of the document, and as reference text in one or more locations in the text of the document. As information for a particular reference is input into a GUI, a depiction of reference text for the reference is automatically updated to reflect each new item of information, such that the depiction continually conforms to the rules of the particular style guide. A user may insert in-text citations, based on reference metadata in the metadata of the document, into the text of the document. A formatted in-text citation may be presented to a user for editing. The edited in-text citation is automatically inserted into the text of the document at a location indicated by the user. | 12-23-2010 |
Dennis W. Smith, Jr., Seneca, SC US
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20100280218 | POLYMERIC MATERIALS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES - Disclosed are polymers that include components produced from renewable resources and methods for forming the disclosed polymers. The polymers include the reactive intermediates that in turn include components derived from, for example, lactide or sorbitol. The reactive intermediates can be polymerized with each other as well as with more traditional resins to form polymeric networks. In one embodiment, the disclosed intermediates can be utilized in forming vinyl ester resins. In particular, the vinyl ester-styrene resins and thermoset networks formed therefrom including the disclosed intermediates can include lower styrene content than previously known vinyl ester-styrene resins, and can exhibit physical characteristics such as glass transition temperature and flexural strength properties equal to previously known vinyl ester-styrene resins that include a higher styrene content. | 11-04-2010 |
Donald Franklin Smith, Jr., Washington, IL US
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20090006540 | System and method for remote machine data transfer - A method for data transfer between a client system and a server comprises receiving one or more user-defined file transfer specifications and establishing a communication channel between a client system and a server system based on the file transfer specifications. The method also includes initializing transfer of operation data between the client system and the server system via the communication channel. The method further includes providing an exception notification to one or more user-designated recipients if the transfer of the operation data between the client system and the server system is inconsistent with the file transfer specifications. | 01-01-2009 |
Donald Perry Smith, Jr., San Ramon, CA US
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20110253234 | LIQUID SHEETING DEVICE - A method, system and an apparatus of a liquid sheeting is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a channel to allow a flow of liquid. The channel includes a proximal end and a rear end. One or more ends of the channel may be coupled to a liquid source through a connector. In addition, the apparatus includes a liquid sheeting component inserted into the channel to allow the liquid into the channel through an outlet of the liquid sheeting component designed thereof. The apparatus also includes one or more caps coupled with the one or more ends of the channel. One or more caps coupled to the channel may include a liquid inlet. | 10-20-2011 |
20130221125 | LIQUID SHEETING DEVICE - A method, system and an apparatus for liquid sheeting is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a channel to contain a flow of liquid and a coupling to a liquid source. The channel may include one or more channel ends that may be coupled to the liquid source. The apparatus may also comprise a liquid sheeting component having a length extending along a longitudinal axis of the channel, the liquid sheeting component comprising an outlet extending through a bottom of the channel and a first sheeting element extending from inside the channel through the bottom of the channel, wherein the first sheeting element and the outlet are adjacent and extend the length of the liquid sheeting component and the liquid sheeting component divides the channel longitudinally into at least two side-by-side sub-channels such that a bottom portion of the channel is divided and a top portion of the channel is undivided. The apparatus may also comprise a second sheeting element extending from inside the channel through the bottom of the channel for the length of the liquid sheeting component. | 08-29-2013 |
Donald W. Smith, Jr., Guilford, CT US
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20100035738 | MACHINE TOOL SHIELD - A machine tool shield having a base frame comprising a pair of lengthwise base frame members and a pair of widthwise base frame members. The lengthwise and widthwise base frame members are arranged in the shape of a square or rectangle having four corners. The base frame is positioned upon a waterproof membrane. The machine tool shield further comprises a plurality of corner clip members. Each corner clip member is mounted to one of the lengthwise base frame members and one of the widthwise base frame members wherein the one of the lengthwise base frame members and the one of the widthwise base frame members abut each other to form one of the corners. Each corner clip member has a vertically oriented bore therein. The machine tool shield includes a shroud support frame comprising a plurality of vertically oriented members. Each of the vertically oriented members has an end portion that is disposed in a corresponding one of the vertically oriented bores. A shroud is removably secured to the shroud support frame to form a shield. | 02-11-2010 |
Donnie A. Smith, Jr., Raleigh, NC US
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20100274856 | MANAGING OVERSIZED MESSAGES - A query is sent, from a message sender to a message recipient, asking for a maximum size of incoming messages that is acceptable to the message recipient. If a proposed message from the message sender to the message recipient exceeds the maximum size, then the proposed message is ameliorated by size before being sent to the message recipient. | 10-28-2010 |
20110095872 | MANIFEST INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT VIA RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to assuring manifest integrity for a shipping container of objects and provide a method, system and computer program product for manifest integrity management via radio frequency identification (RFID). In an embodiment of the invention, a manifest integrity management method can include scanning different RFID tags affixed to different objects for placement in a container. The method also can include determining both common data for all of the different RFID tags, and unique data for each of the different RFID tags. Finally, the method can include encoding an RFID tag for the container with an entry for the common data for the different RFID tags, and each unique data for each of the different RFID tags. In this way, a manifest can be created for the objects in the container. | 04-28-2011 |
20120101956 | AUTONOMOUS VALIDATION OF RECEIVED SHIPMENTS - Advance shipment data associated with a shipment is received at an inventory controller device. The advance shipment data is verified. A data collection model is generated based upon the advance shipment data. The generated data collection model is stored within a memory. The shipment is autonomously validated by the inventory controller device using the generated data collection model in response to receipt of the shipment. An indication of a target storage location within a receiving facility is generated for each container of the validated shipment using a defined location topology model of the receiving facility including available storage locations. | 04-26-2012 |
Donnie Allen Smith, Jr., Raleigh, NC US
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20090009334 | Method and System for Identifying Expired RFID Data - For reducing the frequency with which RFID transponders are read in an RFID system, the RFID system logs a timestamp associated with each read of an RFID transponder along with the tag ID and reader identifier. The timestamp associated with each log entry is monitored with respect to an expiration value so that expired log entries may be identified. When a log entry is determined to be expired, other elements of the RFID system are notified of the associated tag ID and reader identifier, and the storage occupied by the expired log entry is freed. | 01-08-2009 |
20090214005 | PERSONALIZED TELEPHONE DIRECTORY AND CALLING SYSTEM - An embodiment of this invention provides a secure, integrated and hierarchical database to store phone numbers of services, along with personal protected information required by the service. This hierarchical data is stored for an individual or a group of individuals and will be made available when they place a call to one of the service phone numbers stored in the application. One of the solutions described in this disclosure allows a user to register frequently-used phone numbers, and any personal data required by the associated services, on a web site under a password protected account associated with the user. The user(s) can access this information by dialing a phone number. This way, the enrolled users can place a call to any registered phone number by first calling a predetermined number and then navigating to the desired number. | 08-27-2009 |
Duane Smith, Jr., Oilville, VA US
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20130226685 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMERS WITH MATCHING REWARDS - A computer-implemented method for providing account holders with a reward based on similar rewards previously obtained through other accounts. The method includes identifying, using one or more computer processors configured to access an account database, an eligible account based on eligibility criteria, wherein the eligible account is associated with an account of an account holder stored in the account database; receiving identifying data that identifies the eligible account; associating a customer identifier with the identifying data from the eligible account; for each customer identifier, receiving confirmation data associated with a separate account of the account holder, wherein the confirmation data comprises a reward variable; validating, using one or more computer processors, the confirmation data; and rewarding the eligible account with a matching variable, wherein the matching variable is approximately equal to the reward variable. | 08-29-2013 |
Dwight E. Smith, Jr., Williamsburg, VA US
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20090249651 | Footwear apparatus having simulated deer hoof bottoms - A footwear apparatus has simulated animal hoof bottoms. More specifically, the footwear apparatus includes a footwear top portion, a footwear sole portion connected to the footwear top portion, and a footwear bottom portion connected to the footwear sole portion. The footwear bottom portion includes a simulated deer front foot portion and a simulated deer rear foot portion which are connected to the footwear sole portion and project downward therefrom. The footwear top portion includes straps. The footwear sole portion can include a stiff flexible inner member layer housed between outer flexible layers. Together, the pair of simulated front deer foot portions and the pair of simulated rear deer foot portions comprise simulated deer hoofs. Preferably, a bottom side of each of the pair of simulated front deer foot portions projects forward from the footwear sole portion at a bottom side forward projection angle of approximately twenty-two and one-half degrees. | 10-08-2009 |
Edgar A. Smith, Jr., Ann Arbor, MI US
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20120038162 | AIRFLOW GENERATOR - Converting an air flow into a source of electricity by an airflow generator includes disposing the airflow generator in an air flow path of a machine for receiving the air flow to rotate a turbine bladed portion of the airflow generator that causes a plurality of permanent magnets disposed along the circumference of the bladed portion to cyclically move in close proximity to a plurality of fixed position stator coils thereby generating electrical currents in the coils that can be harvested. | 02-16-2012 |
20140333072 | AIRFLOW POWER GENERATOR - Converting an air flow into a source of electricity by an airflow generator includes disposing the airflow generator in an air flow path of a machine for receiving the air flow to rotate a turbine bladed portion of the airflow generator that causes a plurality of permanent magnets disposed along the circumference of the bladed portion to cyclically move in close proximity to a plurality of fixed position stator coils thereby generating electrical currents in the coils that can be harvested. | 11-13-2014 |
Edward W. Smith, Jr., Wolcott, NY US
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20130148172 | PRINTING SYSTEM, RASTER OUPUT SCANNER, AND METHOD WITH ELECTRONIC BANDING COMPENSATION USING FACET-DEPENDENT SMILE CORRECTION - Raster Output Scanners and printing systems are presented along with methods for mitigating banding in printing systems, in which electronic banding compensation is employed using cross-process direction light source intensity banding correction profiles tailored to corresponding reflective facets of a rotating polygon. | 06-13-2013 |
20130163055 | PROCESS FOR CREATING FACET-SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC BANDING COMPENSATION PROFILES FOR RASTER OUTPUT SCANNERS - Processes are presented for creating electronic banding compensation profiles for raster output scanner (ROS) devices by printing and scanning a test pattern having a series of strips extending along a process direction and spaced from one another along a cross process (fast scan) direction, analyzing the scanned data to determine facet-specific banding errors corresponding to individual strips, and selectively adjusting banding correction profiles to counteract the banding errors. | 06-27-2013 |
Edwin B. Smith, Jr., Houston, TX US
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20090272227 | Metal Extraction Without Cyanide - An improved process and composition for the extraction of metal from a metal-laden ore, soil or rock is provided. A liquid, three-component aqueous lixiviant comprises water, an alkali metal salt and a low pH acidic composition. A four-component aqueous lixiviant comprises water, a low pH acidic composition, an alkali metal salt and an acid having a pH value less than 2. Both lixiviant compositions are efficient for extracting metal into a pregnant liquid solution. The pregnant solution is treated by known conventional means, such as filtration, centrifuging or electrolysis to remove the extracted metals. The three-component and four-component aqueous lixiviants of the present invention are non-toxic, meaning, not an irritant or deleterious to humans or the environment and perform, as well as, or better than known toxic cyanide lixiviants. The aqueous lixiviants of the present invention effectively and efficiently extract gold, silver, platinum and other metals from ore laden soil or rock with efficiencies greater than 90%. | 11-05-2009 |
Ernest Franklin Smith, Jr., Fontana, CA US
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20090200820 | Convertible pick up truck tent camper/lumber rack - Many attempts have been made to create tent campers for pickup trucks but this is the first to create a lumber rack for a pickup truck that has the look and appeal of a lumber rack and which can be quickly converted to the framework of a tent camper that is exceptionally large and roomy providing off the floor sleeping areas as well as over the cab storage areas without additional framework which must be stored separately from the lumber rack framework. | 08-13-2009 |
Eugene A. Smith, Jr., Satellite Beach, FL US
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20100118988 | METHOD AND APPARATUS RELATED TO ON-BOARD MESSAGE REPEATING FOR VEHICLE CONSIST COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A communications method for a vehicle consist ( | 05-13-2010 |
20110183605 | METHOD AND APPARATUS RELATED TO ON-BOARD MESSAGE REPEATING FOR VEHICLE CONSIST COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A communications method for a vehicle consist ( | 07-28-2011 |
20120264370 | METHOD AND APPARATUS RELATED TO ON-BOARD MESSAGE REPEATING FOR VEHICLE CONSIST COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A communications method for a vehicle consist comprising a lead vehicle having a first and second antenna associated with a respective first and second transceiver and a remote vehicle having a third and fourth antenna associated with a respective third and fourth transceiver. The method further comprises transmitting an outbound message from the first transceiver via the first antenna or from the second transceiver via the second antenna, the outbound message comprising a plurality of message bytes, receiving the outbound message at the third and fourth antennas and associated third and fourth transceivers, determining correct bytes and error bytes in the outbound message as received at the third transceiver, determining correct bytes and error bytes in the outbound message as received at the fourth transceiver, and assembling a reconstructed message using correct bytes from the message received at the third transceiver and the fourth transceiver. | 10-18-2012 |
Geary W. Smith, Jr., Peoria, IL US
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20090084331 | Thermostat assembly having integral Cylinder head and thermostat housing - A thermostat assembly for a combustion engine having at least one cylinder is disclosed. The assembly has a cylinder head configured to cap off the at least one cylinder, the cylinder head having a recess fluidly connected to a coolant passage of the combustion engine. The assembly also has a thermostat located completely within the recess. | 04-02-2009 |
20120216704 | POWER MODULE ENCLOSURE FOR LOCOMOTIVE - A power module enclosure for a machine is disclosed. The power module enclosure may have a first frame with a first side removably attached to a base platform of the machine at an engine location, a second side removable attached to the base platform opposite the first side, and a third side disposed between and fixedly connected to the first and second sides along a length direction of the first and second sides. The power module enclosure may also have a plurality of doors pivotally connected to at least one of the first and second sides to close off the at least one of the first and second sides, and an aftertreatment module connected to the third side to close off the third side. | 08-30-2012 |
Geary Walter Smith, Jr., Peoria, IL US
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20100071584 | Roof structure for a locomotive power module - A roof structure for a power module of a locomotive is disclosed. The roof structure may have an upper roof layer and at least a portion of the upper roof layer may have a first set of cooling passages. The roof structure may further have a lower roof layer at least partially positioned below the upper roof layer and at least a portion of the lower roof layer may have a second set of cooling passages. Each of the cooling passages of the first set of cooling passages may not overlap a cooling passage of second set of cooling passages. | 03-25-2010 |
George P. Smith, Jr., Westfield, MA US
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20090034674 | NUCLEAR REACTOR CONTROL ROD - A control rod for nuclear reactor having a lower section that contains an annular neutron absorber wrapped in a metal sleeve. The sleeve rests on a lower spacer which is seated on the control rod lower end cap. The upper portion of the sleeve extends above the annular neutron absorber of this lower section and is capped by an upper spacer. The standard neutron absorber is supported above this upper spacer which rests on the upper end of the metal sleeve to define a gap between the upper spacer and the annular neutron absorber to accommodate axial expansion. | 02-05-2009 |
Gerald Smith, Jr., Grapevine, TX US
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20100108822 | Method for Suppressing Vibration in a Tiltrotor Aircraft - A method is disclosed for suppressing vibration in an aircraft having at least one pair of multiple-blade rotors. The first step of the method is to install in the aircraft at least one pair of vibration suppression devices to form a system, the devices of each system being mounted on opposing sides of the aircraft. Then, during operation of the aircraft, the next step is to rotate the at least one pair of rotors in a manner that causes the blades one of each pair of rotors to be out of phase from the other of each pair of rotors. The final step is to use the system to suppress vibrations caused by the out-of-phase rotation of the rotors. | 05-06-2010 |
Gerald Zachary Smith, Jr., Saint Francisville, LA US
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20120308669 | CHOCOLATE CANDIES FORTIFIED WITH NATURAL AMINO ACIDS AND/OR HERBAL NUTRIENTS FOR RELIEF OF INSOMNIA, PMS, AND DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING - A confection, such as chocolate, can be formulated to include naturally occurring amino acids and/or herbal extracts and/or plant extracts incorporated therein. The formulation allows a consumer to relieve health issues in a convenient, enjoyable manner. By incorporating the appropriate amino acids/herbal and plant extracts into a chocolate candy form, the confections can be formulated to provide relief of various ailments, such as insomnia, fatigue, PMS, difficulty concentrating and the like. | 12-06-2012 |
Gordon L.b. Smith, Jr., Littleton, CO US
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20100169216 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING PAYMENTS WITH PAYMENT REVIEW FEATURES - Methods and systems of processing a plurality of payments. One method can include receiving the plurality of payments from a plurality of customers, the plurality of payments payable to at least one receiver, determining a first set of payments included in the plurality of payments to automatically accept based on validation parameters, determining a second set of payments included in the plurality of payments to reject based on the validation parameters, determining a third set of payments included in the plurality of payments to conditionally accept based on the validation parameters, and electronically prompting at least one user to accept or reject payments included in the third set of payments. | 07-01-2010 |
20140195432 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING PAYMENTS WITH PAYMENT REVIEW - Methods and systems of processing a plurality of payments. One method can include receiving the plurality of payments from a plurality of customers, the plurality of payments payable to at least one receiver, determining a first set of payments included in the plurality of payments to automatically accept based on validation parameters, determining a second set of payments included in the plurality of payments to reject based on the validation parameters, determining a third set of payments included in the plurality of payments to conditionally accept based on the validation parameters, and electronically prompting at least one user to accept or reject payments included in the third set of payments. | 07-10-2014 |
Graham Harry Smith, Jr., Mechanicsburg, PA US
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20110294325 | SOCKET CONTACT FOR A HEADER CONNECTOR - A header connector includes a housing extending along a longitudinal axis between mating and mounting ends. The housing has contact channels open between the mating and mounting ends, and the housing has air pockets provided between selected ones of the contact channels to control an impedance of socket contacts received in the contact channels. Socket contacts are loaded into the contact channels, with each socket contact including a contact body extending along a longitudinal axis between mating and mounting ends. The contact body has a box-shaped socket at the mating end that clergies a reception area configured to receive a mating contact. The box-shaped socket is configured to engage four different sides of the mating contact. | 12-01-2011 |
20110294342 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH SIGNAL AND POWER CONNECTIONS - An electrical connector includes a connector housing having at least one contact cavity and an interchange port. A power contact is held by the connector housing within the contact cavity. The power contact is configured to conduct electrical power. An interchangeable signal module is separably mounted to the connector housing such that at least a portion of the signal module is held within the interchange port of the connector housing. The signal module includes an insulator holding a signal contact that is configured to conduct electrical data signals. | 12-01-2011 |
Jack L. Smith, Jr., Oxford, PA US
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20080300699 | Golf handicap and statistics display unit - An apparatus for calculating a golfer's handicap and other statistics for determining such golfer's strengths and weaknesses. The apparatus comprises a portable unit containing software for recording, storing and analyzing pertinent data. A keyboard is disposed on one side of the portable unit for entering data, such keyboard having an alphanumeric keypad and function keys. There is a means disposed in the apparatus for outputting the analyzed data that had been previously inputted into the portable unit. A power means is disposed in the portable unit for providing power to such portable unit. | 12-04-2008 |
Jack Willard Smith, Jr., Loveland, OH US
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20100080695 | TURBINE NOZZLE FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A turbine nozzle includes: a hollow, airfoil-shaped turbine vane; and an arcuate first band disposed at a first end of the turbine vane, the first band having a flowpath face adjacent the turbine vane, and an opposed back face. The back face includes at least one open pocket, the at least one pocket defined in part by a bottom wall recessed from the back face, opposed ends of the bottom wall merging with the back face. The bottom wall is substantially free of interior corners. | 04-01-2010 |
James E. Smith, Jr., Huntsville, AL US
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20100287824 | Hydroxyethylhydrazinium Nitrate-Acetone formulations and methods of making Hydroxyethylhydrazinium Nitrate-Acetone formulations - Embodiments of the present disclosure include one-step synthesis to prepare a hypergolic green Fuel (HGF) propellant from 2-Hydroxyethylhydrazine (HEH) via a “one-step synthesis method”. In addition, embodiments of the present disclosure include fully nitrated HGF and partially nitrated HGF and formulations containing Hydroxyethylhydrazinium Nitrate (HEHN) and acetone, where the HEHN is produced independently. | 11-18-2010 |
Jeffrey Carl Smith, Jr., Kingwood, TX US
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20120209783 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS USED IN THE OPERATION OF A RECYCLING ENTERPRISE - A system and a computer program product embodied on a computer readable medium for sharing recycling related photographs with third parties on a social network site to encourage recycling. The computer program product includes receiving a recycling related photograph from a recycling user having a first user account on a recycling related web server in communication with a database having a reward point total and recycling data associated with the recycling user, receiving information related to the recycling related photograph, transmitting the recycling related photograph and at least a portion of the information to the recycling related web server via a network, for creating a user selectable link to the recycling related photograph on the first user account via the network, authorizing the recycling user access to a second user account on a social networking site via the network, transmitting the user selectable link to the second user account on the social networking site via the network, and adding a predefined reward amount to the reward point total in exchange for the recycling user sharing the recycling related photographs with third parties on the social network site. | 08-16-2012 |
Jerry Rosson Smith, Jr., Springfield, VA US
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20110279303 | ACTIVE-RADAR-ASSISTED PASSIVE COMPOSITE IMAGERY FOR AIDING NAVIGATION OR DETECTING THREATS - Typical inventive practice provides for electronic communication of a computer with a display, an active radar device (for transmitting target-location data and environmental data), a light measurement device (for transmitting visual light data), and passive imaging devices covering bands in the visual, infrared (MWIR and/or LWIR), and millimeter wave regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Inventive software in the computer's memory establishes “operational modes.” Each operational mode is defined at least by a predominant environmental (obscuration and lighting) character, ascribes “modal indices” to individual imaging devices, and carries its own multispectral image fusion algorithm (which, pursuant to the ascribed modal indices, attributes weights to the imaging data from the respective imaging devices). The inventive software aims the imaging devices toward the target, selects an operational mode (based on the environmental data), and executes the image fusion algorithm associated with the selected operational mode so that a fused multispectral image is displayed. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279334 | Resonant Cavity Injection-Based Calibration of a Radiant Energy Device - The present invention, as typically embodied, implements an energy source, a transmitting antenna, a receiving antenna, a resonant cavity, and an electricity meter (e.g., voltmeter, ammeter, or power meter) to calibrate an electronic device. Firstly, the receiving antenna is calibrated based on measurement of power that has been generated and transmitted in known quantity, propagated through air, and received by the receiving antenna. Secondly, the resonant cavity is connectively situated between the transmitting antenna and the receiving antenna; the resonant cavity is calibrated based on measurement of power that has been generated and transmitted in the same quantity, propagated through the resonant cavity, and received by the receiving antenna. Thirdly, an electronic device is substituted for the receiving antenna; the electronic device is calibrated based on measurement of power that has been generated and transmitted in the same quantity, propagated through the resonant cavity, and received by the electronic device. | 11-17-2011 |
Joel C. Smith, Jr., Charleston, SC US
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20100109369 | LIFT GATE ASSIST MECHANISM - The invention disclosed herein relates to a novel mechanism for assisting in opening and closing the lift gate on a vehicle, namely, a trailer. The lift gate assist mechanism is attached to the back of the closed lift gate and cables extend from the mechanism to a connection point on the trailer itself, allowing ease of installation on a variety of trailers. The mechanism is particularly convenient to attach as an after-market product. The mechanism comprises one or more strong outer casings having one or more concentric springs contained therein, where one end of the springs are attached to one end of the casing and the second end of the springs is attached to the bed or some other portion of the vehicle. The mechanism also provides extra strength to the lift gate to enable it to support additional weight of objects when they are rolled onto or off of the trailer. The invention also relates to the method for adding the novel lift gate assist mechanism to the lift gate on a trailer. | 05-06-2010 |
Joseph G. Smith, Jr., Smithfield, VA US
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20100084618 | Electrically Conductive, Optically Transparent Polymer/Carbon Nanotube Composites - The present invention is directed to the effective dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into polymer matrices. The nanocomposites are prepared using polymer matrices and exhibit a unique combination of properties, most notably, high retention of optical transparency in the visible range (i.e., 400-800 nm), electrical conductivity, and high thermal stability. By appropriate selection of the matrix resin, additional properties such as vacuum ultraviolet radiation resistance, atomic oxygen resistance, high glass transition (T | 04-08-2010 |
20140203206 | Preparation of Metal Nanowire Decorated Carbon Allotropes - In the method of embodiments of the invention, the metal seeded carbon allotropes are reacted in solution forming zero valent metallic nanowires at the seeded sites. A polymeric passivating reagent, which selects for anisotropic growth is also used in the reaction to facilitate nanowire formation. The resulting structure resembles a porcupine, where carbon allotropes have metallic wires of nanometer dimensions that emanate from the seed sites on the carbon allotrope. These sites are populated by nanowires having approximately the same diameter as the starting nanoparticle diameter. | 07-24-2014 |
Joseph L. Smith, Jr., Concord, MA US
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20100010500 | Apparatus and method for connecting a conduit to a hollow organ - An apparatus and method for connecting a first conduit to the heart without the need for cardiopulmonary bypass. The first conduit may then be attached to a second conduit that has a prosthetic device interposed. The second conduit may then be connected to the aorta. The prosthetic device may be a prosthetic valve or a pump, for example. The apparatus of the present invention includes an implantable connector with first conduit component, a retractor expansion component, a coring component, and a pushing component. The retractor expansion component is slide-ably coupled to the coring component. The retractor expansion component serves to seat against and separate the inside apical wall of the left ventricle so that the coring component may cut cleanly through the myocardium to form a tissue plug without leaving any hanging attachments to the inside walls. By remaining seated against the inside wall, the retractor expansion component follows the tissue plug into the coring component. The surgeon applies force and rotary motion to the pushing component sufficient to cut the tissue plug and implant the prosthetic component. | 01-14-2010 |
20110118651 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING A PERCUTANEOUS AORTIC VALVE BYPASS - A method for performing a percutaneous valve bypass, the method comprising: | 05-19-2011 |
20110118763 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING AN AORTIC VALVE BYPASS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION AND USE OF A T-STENT FOR EFFECTING A DISTAL ANASTOMOSIS FOR THE SAME - A connector for joining a first hollow structure to the side wall of a second hollow structure, the connector comprising: | 05-19-2011 |
20110118764 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING A MINIMALLY INVASIVE DISTAL ANASTOMOSIS FOR AN AORTIC VALVE BYPASS - A connector for joining a first hollow structure to the side wall of a second hollow structure, the connector comprising: | 05-19-2011 |
20110152680 | Self-contained power-assisted syringe - A self-contained and hand-held power-assisted syringe is provided which is suitable for the controlled injection of fluid material during medical procedures such as coronary angiography procedures which utilize small-bore and small sized guide catheter systems. The present invention provides a greater degree of injection power on-demand than was previously possible in a portable and hand-held syringe; and it can deliver larger volumes of radiopaque contrast medium at greater pressures than was previously possible using a conventional manual syringe. The power assisted syringe, along with all components necessary for its effective use and operation, may be pre-packaged and steriled within a single container and then disposed of after use. | 06-23-2011 |
20110196232 | Self-contained power-assisted syringe - A self-contained and hand-held power-assisted syringe is provided which is suitable for the controlled injection of fluid material during medical procedures such as coronary angiography procedures which utilize small-bore and small sized guide catheter systems. The present invention provides a greater degree of injection power on-demand than was previously possible in a portable and hand-held syringe; and it can deliver larger volumes of radiopaque contrast medium at greater pressures than was previously possible using a conventional manual syringe. The power assisted syringe, along with all components necessary for its effective use and operation, may be pre-packaged and steriled within a single container and then disposed of after use. | 08-11-2011 |
20110196408 | Apparatus and method for forming a hole in a hollow organ - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ. The applicator includes a hole forming element for forming a hole in the wall of the organ, a positioning means for positioning the hole forming element, and a retractor element. In addition, the applicator includes a sequencing means for coordinating the relative movement of the retractor element and the hole forming element in a sequential manner to thereby carry out a procedure for forming a hole in the wall of the hollow organ. The sequencing means may further include a safety latch element operatively coupled to the retracting means and the hole forming element. The safety latch of the invention keeps prevents damage to the internal surface of the organ during the formation of the hole. | 08-11-2011 |
20130218261 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A CONDUIT TO A HOLLOW VESSEL - An applicator for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow vessel and engaging a graft, the applicator comprising: a hole forming element adapted to form a hole in the wall of the vessel, the hole forming element comprising a cutting element adapted to cut a hole in the wall of the vessel and a positioning element adapted to hold the position of the applicator relative to the vessel; and an insertion element adapted to be inserted through the wall of the vessel, the insertion element comprising a retraction element adapted to enter into engagement with a graft. | 08-22-2013 |
20140100430 | APPLICATOR, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING AN INLET CONDUIT TO A HOLLOW ORGAN - The invention provides an applicator for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ and for connecting a hemostatic connection assembly to the hollow organ, wherein, when the hole is formed in the wall of the hollow organ, a first fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the wall of the hollow organ and a second fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the applicator, thereby minimizing fluid loss from the hollow organ. The invention further provides a hemostatic connection assembly for connecting an inlet conduit to a hollow organ, the hemostatic connection assembly comprising a organ wall connection portion, a cuff portion, an extension portion, and a seal ring portion, wherein, during the process of connecting the inlet conduit to the hollow organ, a first fluid seal exists between the organ wall connection portion and the wall of the hollow organ, and a second fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the inlet conduit, thereby minimizing fluid loss from the hollow organ. A method is also disclosed in which the applicator and hemostatic connection assemblies of the invention are used to connect an inlet conduit to a hollow organ. | 04-10-2014 |
20140155983 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING AN AORTIC VALVE BYPASS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION AND USE OF A T-STENT FOR EFFECTING A DISTAL ANASTOMOSIS FOR THE SAME - A connector for joining first and second hollow structures, comprising a fluid-constraining tube having a fluid-constraining neck extending therefrom, wherein the tube and the neck each comprise a lumen having first and second openings, the neck being joined to the tube such that fluid entering the first opening of the tube can exit the second opening of the tube, and fluid entering the first opening of the neck can exit the second opening of the tube; at least the portions of the tube adjacent to the first and second openings of the tube being biased radially outwardly so that they normally assume a radially-expanded configuration, but being capable of being restrained in a radially-contracted configuration, wherein the tube is sized so that, when it is in its radially-expanded configuration, it has an outer diameter which is larger than the inner diameter of the second hollow structure. | 06-05-2014 |
20140194909 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING A MINIMALLY INVASIVE DISTAL ANASTOMOSIS FOR AN AORTIC VALVE BYPASS - A connector for joining a first hollow structure to the side wall of a second hollow structure, the connector comprising a first component comprising an inner collar; a hollow body; and a graft mounted to the inner collar and forming a conduit through the hollow body and the inner collar; and a second component comprising an outer collar and a hollow body, the hollow body of the second component being sized for coaxial disposition over the hollow body of the first component so that the outer collar of the second component can be adjustably positioned relative to the inner collar of the first component and so that the conduit of the graft provides fluid communication between (i) the region beyond the inner collar, and (ii) the region beyond the hollow body of the first component. | 07-10-2014 |
20140200501 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUTURELESSLY CONNECTING A CONDUIT TO A HOLLOW ORGAN - An implantable connector for suturelessly connecting a conduit to a hollow organ, the implantable connector comprising: a hollow expandable stent, wherein the hollow expandable stent comprises an internal skeleton and a blood-retaining membrane covering the internal skeleton, and wherein the hollow expandable stent is constructed so that it is capable of assuming (i) a diametrically-reduced state for insertion into an opening formed in the side wall of the hollow organ in order to create a first interference fit therewith, and (ii) a diametrically-expanded state for expanding against the side wall of the hollow organ in order to create a second, enhanced interference fit therewith. | 07-17-2014 |
20150031959 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING A HOLE IN A HOLLOW ORGAN - The invention relates to an apparatus and method for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ. The applicator includes a hole forming element for forming a hole in the wall of the organ, a positioning means for positioning the hole forming element, and a retractor element. In addition, the applicator includes a sequencing means for coordinating the relative movement of the retractor element and the hole forming element in a sequential manner to thereby carry out a procedure for forming a hole in the wall of the hollow organ. The sequencing means may further include a safety latch element operatively coupled to the retracting means and the hole forming element. The safety latch of the invention keeps prevents damage to the internal surface of the organ during the formation of the hole. | 01-29-2015 |
Lawrence A. Smith, Jr., Houston, TX US
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20120203039 | Process to hydrodesulfurize pyrolysis gasoline - A single stage process for treating pyrolysis gasoline containing acetylene, diolefins, sulfur compounds and nitrogen compounds to react a sufficient amount of said acetylene and diolefins with hydrogen to produce saturated products and hydrogen sulfide to provide a pyrolysis gasoline product suitably for use as gasoline blending stock comprising: feeding pyrolysis gasoline and hydrogen at a mol ratio of hydrogen to pyrolysis gasoline of at least 0.5:1 and preferably in the range of 1:1 to 3:1 to a hydrodesulfurization zone containing a hydrodesulfurization catalyst such as cobalt/molybdenum under vapor phase conditions at a pressure in the range of 200 to 500 psig at a temperature in the range of 550° F. to 850° F. The operating temperature is at least above the dew point of the mixture of pyrolysis gasoline and hydrogen, preferably in a range 50 to 400° F. above said dew point. | 08-09-2012 |
Leonard Smith, Jr., Seattle, WA US
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20080288338 | ONE-CLICK POSTING - The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates automatically generating an advertisement. An interface component can receive a portion of image data related to at least one of a good or a service associated with a transaction. An automatic posting component can automatically generate an advertisement with a portion of descriptive data related to at least one of the good or the service based at least in part upon the image data, wherein the created advertisement is published to an environment for exposure. | 11-20-2008 |
Leroy H. Smith, Jr., Cincinnati, OH US
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20130224031 | AIRFOILS FOR USE IN ROTARY MACHINES - An airfoil section of a propeller for a propulsion device includes a pressure surface and a suction surface, the pressure surface and suction surface intersecting at a leading edge and a trailing edge. The airfoil section has a meanline defined midway between the pressure surface and the suction surface and a meanline angle is defined as an angle between a tangent to the meanline and a centerline of the propeller. The blade has a meanline curvature defined as the slope of a meanline angle with respect to chord fraction along the meanline, and at least a portion of the meanline has a meanline curvature that increases from between approximately 0.1 chord fraction progressing toward the leading edge and at least a portion of the meanline has a meanline curvature that decreases from between approximately 0.1 chord fraction progressing toward the leading edge. | 08-29-2013 |
Louis Voigt Smith, Jr., Tomahawk, WI US
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20090204043 | Lumbar Selective Stabilization Support/Brace - A lumbar support device and a selective stabilization support device for use in treating mechanical lower back pain. The lumbar support device includes a semi-rigid member for positioning around the user's abdomen. The semi-rigid member helps to prevent excessive trunk bending by the patient. At least one and preferably two tensioning straps are also provided connectable at first and second end regions to a surface of the semi-rigid member. The strap or straps are provided to encircle the user's torso to maintain the lumbar support device in position. An adjustable attachment means, for example in the form of a clip, is attached to the straps. The adjustable attachment means is movable laterally along the strap. A pad base is provided on the adjustable attachment means, the pad base being movable with the adjustable attachment means such that its position at the lumbar region of the patient can be varied. | 08-13-2009 |
Malcolm G. Smith, Jr., Shreveport, LA US
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20100133284 | RUPTURE RESISTANT TANK SYSTEM - A rupture resistant system is provided and comprises a tank comprising a top member, a combined body member, the combined body member forming a side and bottom of the tank, the combined body member comprising at least one curved non-linear surface to define a partially curved interior in at least a portion of the tank; and a component situated within the tank and susceptible to creating increasing pressure within the tank when under a fault condition. At least one of the top, sidewall, and bottom members is connected to another of the top, sidewall, and bottom members in a manner so as to cause an increase in inner volume of the tank under increased pressure conditions. | 06-03-2010 |
Malcolm Graham Smith, Jr., Haughton, LA US
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20100065261 | SYSTEM WITH DIRECTIONAL PRESSURE VENTING - A system comprises a tank, a radiator connected to the tank, and a component situated within the tank and susceptible to creating increasing pressure within system when under a fault condition. The radiator is configured to directionally vent pressure under excessive pressure conditions. | 03-18-2010 |
20100065306 | RUPTURE RESISTANT SYSTEM - A rupture resistant system comprises a tank comprising a top member, a sidewall member, and a bottom member, and a component situated within the tank and susceptible to creating increasing pressure within the tank when under a fault condition. At least one of the top, sidewall, and bottom members is connected to another of the top, sidewall, and bottom members in a manner so as to cause an increase in inner volume of the tank under increased pressure conditions. | 03-18-2010 |
Marshall L. Smith, Jr., Apex, NC US
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20090199210 | Transaction management in a web service messaging environment - A method and apparatus for managing database transactions in a web service messaging environment. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a web service call indicating a beginning of a database transaction from a client, and creating a database transaction in response to this web service call. The method further includes receiving subsequent web service calls from the client, and for each subsequent web service call, associating a corresponding web service call with the database transaction, and performing the corresponding web service call. Afterwards, the database transaction is terminated upon committing or rolling back data resulting from the subsequent web service calls. | 08-06-2009 |
Newton James Smith, Jr., Austin, TX US
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20080256628 | Security Objects Controlling Access To Resources - Controlling access to resources through use of security objects including creating a security object in dependence upon user-selected security control data types, the security object comprising security control data and at least one security method; receiving a request for access to the resource; receiving security request data; and determining access to the resource in dependence upon the security control data and the security request data. Creating a security object includes storing in the security object a resource identification for the resource; storing in the security object an authorization level of access for the resource; storing in the security object user-selected security control data types; and storing in the security object security control data for each user-selected security control data type. Embodiments include deploying the security object on a security server or on a client device. | 10-16-2008 |
20090060186 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Secured Communication Connections Using a Secured Communication Connection Object - An apparatus and method for establishing a communication connection between a first party and a second party using a secured communication connection object are provided. With the apparatus and method, a first party generates the secured communication connection object by setting parameters identifying and limiting the use of the secured communication connection object for establishing communication connections with the first party. These parameters are encapsulated with contact information for the first party such that the contact information is encrypted. The resulting secured communication connection object is then transmitted to a second party's communication device. When the second party wishes to establish a communication connection with the first party, the secured communication connection object is accessed in memory using information obtained from the object registry, the contact information is decrypted, and a communication unit is provided with the contact information for establishing a communication connection. | 03-05-2009 |
20110282726 | PROVIDING CONSUMERS WITH INCENTIVES FOR HEALTHY EATING HABITS - A method, system, and program for providing consumer healthy habits incentives are provided. A consumable item, consumed by an individual, is detected. A health factor is detected for the consumable item. An electronic incentive is selected for the individual according to the health factor, such that the individual is encouraged to consume a healthy selection of consumable items. An electronic incentive may be further specified according to the personal health history, exercise history and consumption history of an individual. | 11-17-2011 |
20110287709 | RESPONDING TO RECIPIENT RATED WIRELESSLY BROADCAST ELECTRONIC WORKS - A method, system, and program for responding to recipient ratings of wirelessly broadcast electronic works are provided. A secondary player receives a wireless broadcast of an electronic work from a primary player. Next, responsive to a playback of the electronic work from the secondary player, the secondary player requires a recipient of the electronic work to rate the electronic work. Then, responsive to the recipient rating the electronic work or an automatic rating selection made based on the recipient's preferences, the options available to the recipient may be dynamically adjusted. First, responsive to the recipient rating the electronic work with a favorable rating, the secondary player triggers a purchase offer for the electronic work when the secondary player is connected to a network providing access to a purchase server. Second, responsive to the recipient rating the electronic work, the secondary player transfers the rating to the primary player, such that the primary player is enabled to dynamically adjust a next electronic work selection for broadcast based on the rating for the previously broadcast electronic work. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289213 | TRACKING LOCALLY BROADCAST ELECTRONIC WORKS - A method, system, and program for tracking locally broadcast electronic works are provided. According to one aspect of the invention, a sending player locally broadcasts an electronic work. In particular, the local broadcast may be a wireless broadcast creating an ad-hoc radio system. At least one recipient player receives the localized broadcast of the electronic work and accepts a distribution cookie for tracking distribution of the electronic work. The at least one recipient player updates the distribution cookie with tracking information about the broadcast of the electronic work, including ratings by users at the second player and purchase of the broadcast electronic work. Each of the at least one recipient players may in turn become a sending player that broadcasts the electronic work to other recipient players and requires the other recipient players to accept a copy of the distribution cookie updated by the second player. Then, responsive to detecting a network connection to a statistics server, the at least one recipient player provides the distribution cookie to the statistics server, such that localized broadcast distribution of the electronic work is tracked. | 11-24-2011 |
20120185305 | PROVIDING CONSUMERS WITH INCENTIVES FOR HEALTHY EATING HABITS - A method, system, and program for providing consumer healthy habits incentives are provided. A consumable item, consumed by an individual, is detected. A health factor is detected for the consumable item. An electronic incentive is selected for the individual according to the health factor, such that the individual is encouraged to consume a healthy selection of consumable items. An electronic incentive may be further specified according to the personal health history, exercise history and consumption history of an individual. | 07-19-2012 |
Ollie W. Smith, Jr., St. Matthews, SC US
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20090218052 | DRYER CONFIGURATION FOR PRODUCTION OF POLYESTER PARTICLES - A dryer system configured for use in a polyester polymer production process. In one embodiment, the dryer system can be utilized in a non-solid-state polymer production process to dry the polymer particles prior to crystallization. | 09-03-2009 |
Paul H. Smith, Jr., Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100163434 | Hydrogen Energy Systems - Hydrogen energy systems for obtaining hydrogen gas from a solid storage medium using controlled laser beams. Also disclosed are systems for charging/recharging magnesium with hydrogen to obtain magnesium hydride. Other relatively safe systems assisting storage, transport and use (as in vehicles) of such solid storage mediums are disclosed. | 07-01-2010 |
20120135325 | HYDROGEN ENERGY SYSTEMS - Hydrogen energy systems for obtaining hydrogen gas from a solid storage medium using controlled laser beams. Also disclosed are systems for charging/recharging magnesium with hydrogen to obtain magnesium hydride. Other relatively safe systems assisting storage, transport and use (as in vehicles) of such solid storage mediums are disclosed. | 05-31-2012 |
20120138487 | Hydrogen Energy Systems - Hydrogen energy systems for obtaining hydrogen gas from a solid storage medium using controlled laser beams. Also disclosed are systems for charging/recharging magnesium with hydrogen to obtain magnesium hydride. Other relatively safe systems assisting storage, transport and use (as in vehicles) of such solid storage mediums are disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
20130306495 | Hydrogen Energy Systems - Hydrogen energy systems for obtaining hydrogen gas from a solid storage medium using controlled lasers. Also disclosed are systems for charging/recharging magnesium with hydrogen to obtain magnesium hydride. Other relatively safe systems assisting storage, transport and use (as in vehicles) of such solid storage mediums are disclosed. | 11-21-2013 |
20130336848 | Hydrogen Energy Systems - Hydrogen energy systems for obtaining hydrogen gas from a solid storage medium using controlled laser beams. Also disclosed are systems for charging/recharging magnesium with hydrogen to obtain magnesium hydride. Other relatively safe systems assisting storage, transport and use (as in vehicles) of such solid storage mediums are disclosed. | 12-19-2013 |
Peter Griffin Smith, Jr., Houston, TX US
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20120125603 | Systems and Methods For Enhanced Waterfloods - Methods for enhanced oil recovery from a subterranean formation including adding a first salt to a first aqueous stream to form a first injection stream with an increased concentration of a first ion. A second salt is added to a second aqueous stream to form a second injection stream with an increased concentration of a second ion. The second injection stream is of different composition than the first injection stream and the first injection stream and the second injection stream have substantially the same interfacial tension with a hydrocarbon and substantially the same kinematic viscosity. The first injection stream is injected into the formation at a first time and the second injection stream is injected into the formation at a second time. The first injection stream and second injection stream contact at least some overlapping portion of the formation. Oil is recovered from the overlapping portion of the formation. | 05-24-2012 |
20120125604 | Systems and Methods For Enhanced Waterfloods - Methods and systems for enhancing oil recovery from a subterranean formation comprising at least a first region and a second region are provided. An exemplary method includes creating an injection stream by adding a salt to a water stream to increase a concentration of an ion and injecting the injection stream into the subterranean formation through a first injection well in the first region of the subterranean formation. Fluid is produced from the subterranean formation and separated to generate an aqueous stream comprising at least a portion of the ion. The salt is added to the aqueous stream to adjust the concentration of the ion in the aqueous stream to a desired level. The aqueous stream is injected into the subterranean formation through a second injection well in the second region of the subterranean formation. | 05-24-2012 |
20120125605 | Systems and Methods For Enhanced Waterfloods - Methods and systems for enhanced oil recovery from a subterranean formation are provided. An exemplary includes separating fluid produced from the subterranean formation into a first fluid stream that includes an aqueous stream containing multivalent ions. At least a portion of the multivalent ions in the first fluid are removed to form a second fluid stream and the second fluid stream is injected into the subterranean formation. The first fluid stream and the second fluid stream have substantially the same interfacial tension with a hydrocarbon and substantially the same kinematic viscosity, and the second fluid stream has a total concentration of ions greater than about 100,000 ppm. | 05-24-2012 |
20130199789 | Method and System for Fracturing a Formation - Systems and methods are described for fracturing a production formation. A method includes drilling a well into a zone proximate to a production formation, and increasing a volume of the zone through the well in order to apply a mechanical stress to the production formation. | 08-08-2013 |
20130211807 | Method and System for Fracturing a Formation - Systems and methods for fracturing a formation are provided. A method includes generating a subsurface model including the production formation and a zone proximate to the production formation. A number of scenarios are simulated in which a volumetric change is created in the zone proximate to the production formation. A scenario is selected from the plurality of scenarios to stimulate the production formation. The scenario is performed to create a fracture field in the production formation. | 08-15-2013 |
Reed W. Smith, Jr., Wilmington, DE US
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20090012127 | Thiophene-2-Carboxamide Derivatives as Alpha 7 Nicotinic Receptor Modulators - Compounds of Formula (I) wherein E, A and R1 are as described in the specification, pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, methods of making, pharmaceutical compositions containing and methods for using the same. | 01-08-2009 |
Richard L. Smith, Jr., San Diego, CA US
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20110302005 | FRAMEWORK FOR PROMOTIONS - A system and method that provide a framework or tool through which e-commerce store owners may build promotional packages for e-commerce, and the same acts as a promotion engine or kit for promotions or incentives. In one implementation, a network platform provides a promotion framework that allows storefront managers to create a variety of different types of product offerings. | 12-08-2011 |
Robert E. Smith, Jr., Bradbury, CA US
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20090270938 | CAPTURE THRESHOLD AND LEAD CONDITION ANALYSIS - An exemplary method includes performing a capture threshold assessment using a bipolar electrode configuration, deciding if capture occurred for a maximum energy value of the capture threshold assessment and, if capture did not occur, then performing a lead impedance test for the lead associated with the bipolar electrode configuration. Such a test may aim to detect an insulation defect and/or a conductor defect. Other exemplary methods, devices, systems, etc., are also disclosed. | 10-29-2009 |
20100087891 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - A method for diagnosing an implantable cardiac device including a plurality of implanted leads may include: monitoring a plurality of parameters associated with the plurality of implanted leads; detecting a change in one of the parameters; evaluating at least one of the other parameters upon detection of the change; and diagnosing a problem with the implantable cardiac device based on the detected change and the evaluation. A system for diagnosing an implantable cardiac device including a plurality of implanted leads may include an implantable pacing device and a processor. The processor may be configured to: monitor a plurality of parameters associated with the plurality of implanted leads; detect a change in one of the parameters; evaluating at least one of the other parameters upon detection of the change; and diagnose a problem with the implantable cardiac device based on the detected change and the evaluation. | 04-08-2010 |
20130289645 | CAPTURE THRESHOLD AND LEAD CONDITION ANALYSIS - An exemplary method includes performing a capture threshold assessment using a bipolar electrode configuration, deciding if capture occurred for a maximum energy value of the capture threshold assessment and, if capture did not occur, then performing a lead impedance test for the lead associated with the bipolar electrode configuration. Such a test may aim to detect an insulation defect and/or a conductor defect. Other exemplary methods, devices, systems, etc., are also disclosed. | 10-31-2013 |
Robert F. Smith, Jr., Waterbury, CT US
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20090259225 | Minimally Invasive Surgical Needle and Cauterizing Assembly and Methods - A minimally invasive surgical assembly broadly includes an outer hollow needle which has an outer diameter, a longitudinal axis, and a sharp distal end. An insulating member extends through the hollow needle and is movable relative to the hollow needle. An elongated member extends through the insulating member and is movable relative to both the insulating member and the hollow needle. A resilient wire projects from the elongated member and is retractable within and extendable outside of the insulating member and the hollow needle. The insulating member, elongated member, and resilient wire are movable relative to the needle using first and second moving means whereby the surgical assembly assumes various configurations having different operational functions. | 10-15-2009 |
Roland C. Smith, Jr., Gainesville, GA US
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20090165223 | PROCESS FOR APPLYING ONE OR MORE TREATMENT AGENTS TO A TEXTILE WEB - A process for treating a textile web includes applying a first treatment agent to the web. The web is moved in an open configuration over a contact surface of an ultrasonic vibration system. The ultrasonic vibration system is operated to impart ultrasonic energy to the textile web to facilitate the distribution of the first treatment agent through a first extent of the thickness of the textile web. A second treatment agent is applied to the web. The web is moved in an open configuration thereof over a contact surface of an ultrasonic vibration system. The ultrasonic vibration system is operated to impart ultrasonic energy to the textile web to facilitate the distribution of the second treatment agent through a second extent of the thickness of the web. The second extent is different than the first extent. | 07-02-2009 |
Ronald Coleman Smith, Jr., Chesterfield, VA US
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20110256083 | Compositions Comprising Quarternary Ammonium Compounds and Organic Carbonates - The present invention is directed to compositions, preferably cosmetic compositions comprising a) at least one quaternary ammonium compound and b) at least one organic carbonate and cosmetic and hair-treatment formulations comprising the compositions according to the invention. | 10-20-2011 |
Roosevelt Smith, Jr., Cleveland, OH US
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20110010880 | TOILET BRUSH WITH LIFTING ARMS - An apparatus for cleaning an enclosure having a lid has a cleaning element. The apparatus also has a handle connected to the cleaning element. A lifting arm, mounted on the handle, is configured to lift the lid. | 01-20-2011 |
Sidney K. Smith, Jr., Conroe, TX US
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20090188664 | Launching Tool for Releasing Cement Plugs Downhole - A wiper plug release tool uses a first pump down plug that lands in the tool to pressurize an internal chamber to slide a sleeve that undermines a set of dogs to allow the lower wiper plug to be decoupled from support. The shifting of this sleeve cams a second set of dogs into an internal passage in the tool to act as a landing location for a second pump down plug. Landing the second pump down plug on the now extended dogs allows a net pressure to be applied to an upper piston which shifts a sleeve to release the support for the second wiper plug. The upper piston remains in pressure balance unless the second pump down plug can be landed on the dogs that only extended because the sleeve that released the lower wiper plug had shifted. | 07-30-2009 |
20090200040 | One Trip Liner Running, Cementing and Setting Tool Using Expansion - A tool is provided that allows in a single trip advancing the liner while more hole is made until the liner is properly positioned. Slips are actuated into the inside of the liner to grasp it as a swage is released to move to support the liner to the surrounding tubular. With the liner supported in the hole, the running tool can be picked up to test the release feature and then set down again for cementing. The tool is then picked up higher to release a flapper and re-pressurized to set a seal adjacent the support previously engaged by swage operation. The flapper has a rupture disc blown and the tool is removed. An emergency release is provided. | 08-13-2009 |
Terry Marlin Smith, Jr., Clayton, NC US
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20120102918 | METHOD OF MIXING EXHAUST GAS EXITING AN EXHAUST STACK OUTLET WITH COOLING AIR EXITING A COOLING PACKAGE OUTLET AND MACHINE USING SAME - A machine includes an internal combustion engine disposed within an engine compartment and supported on a machine frame. An exhaust stack has an inlet fluidly connected to an exhaust manifold of the internal combustion engine and an outlet in fluid communication with ambient air. A diesel particulate filter is disposed along the exhaust stack. A cooling package includes at least one heat exchanger and a blower fan. The blower fan is configured to blow cooling air from the engine compartment sequentially through the at least one heat exchanger and an outlet of the cooling package. Exhaust gas exiting the exhaust stack outlet is mixed with the cooling air exiting the cooling package outlet in a high temperature zone surrounding the exhaust stack outlet to form a fluid mixture, and a temperature of the fluid mixture at a perimeter of the high temperature zone is below 200 degrees Celsius. | 05-03-2012 |
Thomas Franklin Smith, Jr., Downers Grove, IL US
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20130131863 | ARTICLE DISPENSING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR AUDITING INVENTORY WHILE ARTICLE DISPENSING MACHINE REMAINS OPERATIONAL - An article dispensing machine capable of performing an inventory audit of a portion of the inventory and automatically pausing the inventory audit in response to a customer transaction request and method for performing the same are shown. After completing the customer request, the article dispensing machine resumes the inventory auditing process. The article dispensing machine thereby remains available for customer use during the inventory auditing process. | 05-23-2013 |
Wallace F. Smith, Jr., Sea Girt, NJ US
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20100150363 | Method for testing echo cancellers - The performance of an echo canceller is assessed using a) a test signal launched from originating test equipment and b) a simulated echo of the test signal launched from terminating test equipment. The launch of the simulated echo signal is timed in such a way that it arrives at the tandem echo canceller(s) at a point in time relative to the arrival of the test signal thereat that the tandem echo canceller(s) is (are) not able to cancel the simulated echo signal. The latter thus arrives uncanceled at the target echo canceller. The launch of the simulated echo signal is further timed in such a way that it arrives at the target echo canceller at a point in time relative to the arrival of the test signal thereat that the target echo canceller IS able to cancel the simulated echo signal. As a result, any residual echo received at the originating test equipment is a measure of the performance of the target echo canceller exclusive of the performance of the tandem echo canceller(s). | 06-17-2010 |
20130039502 | METHOD FOR TESTING ECHO CANCELLERS - The performance of an echo canceller is assessed using a) a test signal launched from originating test equipment and b) a simulated echo of the test signal launched from terminating test equipment. The launch of the simulated echo signal is timed in such a way that it arrives at the tandem echo canceller(s) at a particular point in time relative to the arrival of the test signal, at the tandem echo canceller(s), when the tandem echo canceller(s) is (are) not able to cancel the simulated echo signal. The latter thus arrives uncanceled at the target echo canceller. The launch of the simulated echo signal is further timed in such a way that it arrives at the target echo canceller at a point in time relative to the arrival of the test signal, at the target echo canceller, when the target echo canceller is able to cancel the simulated echo signal. As a result, any residual echo received at the originating test equipment is a measure of the performance of the target echo canceller exclusive of the performance of the tandem echo canceller(s). | 02-14-2013 |
Wilbert Leon Smith, Jr., Pasadena, CA US
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20100149782 | Inhibiting Unwanted Photography and Video Recording - A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed. The apparatus includes a shaft operable to be held by an entity and a housing extending from one end of the shaft and operable to allow multiple deterrents to be emitted there from. The housing includes a rotation member coupled to a rim portion of the housing and operable to rotate along a track portion within the rim portion. The apparatus further includes a transparent material coupled to the rotation member and operable to allow a deterrent to travel there through. The housing includes a light source coupled to the transparent material and operable to emit a light. Further, the apparatus includes a swivel meshed between the shaft and the housing and operable to allow the housing oscillate in an angular direction. Each deterrent is operable to obscure an image of the entity captured by filming equipment. | 06-17-2010 |
William Bridges Smith, Jr., Peterborough, NH US
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20130138439 | Interface for Setting Confidence Thresholds for Automatic Speech Recognition and Call Steering Applications - An interactive user interface is described for setting confidence score thresholds in a language processing system. There is a display of a first system confidence score curve characterizing system recognition performance associated with a high confidence threshold, a first user control for adjusting the high confidence threshold and an associated visual display highlighting a point on the first system confidence score curve representing the selected high confidence threshold, a display of a second system confidence score curve characterizing system recognition performance associated with a low confidence threshold, and a second user control for adjusting the low confidence threshold and an associated visual display highlighting a point on the second system confidence score curve representing the selected low confidence threshold. The operation of the second user control is constrained to require that the low confidence threshold must be less than or equal to the high confidence threshold. | 05-30-2013 |
William E. Smith, Jr., Sheboygan, WI US
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20120197543 | ANALYZING AN ACOUSTIC WAVE THAT HAS PROPAGATED THROUGH A BODY OF WATER WHILE THE BODY OF WATER IS BEING FROZEN - A method that includes: (i) detecting an acoustic wave that is propagating through a body of water, as the body of water is being frozen on a structure, thus yielding a detected acoustic wave; (ii) extracting, from the detected acoustic wave, (a) a frequency component thereof, and (b) a magnitude of the frequency component; and (iii) removing the body of water from the structure when the magnitude exceeds a threshold value. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198870 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING AND MAINTAINING THE CLEANLINESS OF ICE MACHINES - The use of the following techniques to clean air: (1) inlet air filtration, (2) continuous recirculation air filtration, (3) water filtration and disinfection, (4) use of an air curtain in the ice bin opening, and (5) provision of clean air to the air assist pump during the harvest cycle. | 08-09-2012 |
William Louis Smith, Jr., Ashland City, TN US
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20090038766 | "Car Hat", a portable sunshade canopy for automobiles - This portable automobile canopy of lightweight materials and textile cloth utilizes post and sleeve mechanisms, sliding base trucks at member attachment points, a new approach of limiting coverage and a unique vehicle attachment system of hi-load lever action mechanical suction cups offering ease of deployment and car-trunk storage. Lateral boom sliding bases contribute to provide adjusting lengths and spring rollers the width of the vehicle at their ends house canopy cloth and bridge the left and right sides of the vehicle. The middle rail bridges the roof and adjust in height with the post and sleeve function. Other interconnected configurations utilizing combinations of lever action suction cups that attach to the same as described or other vehicle glass for various lightweight structural shading and other applications with this attachment method are introduced now and considered exclusive new art. | 02-12-2009 |
William M. Smith, Jr., Rochester, MN US
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20120039604 | PRIORITY DATA TRANSMISSION USING FIBRE CHANNEL OVER ETHERNET - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for handling data being communicated over lossless Ethernet that is sensitive to delays. Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) is one example of an environment where data may be subject to unacceptable delays. The method involves designating certain data as low latency data that is sensitive to delays in transmission. The low latency data is then transmitted in such a manner that the receiving devices are aware that they are receiving low latency data. If a delay in the transmission of low latency is detected, commands are issued that pause or slow standard data in order to free up bandwidth for the low latency data. The commands may be, for example, backward congestion notifications and priority flow control. Low latency data is exempted from backward congestion notifications and priority flow control. Priority | 02-16-2012 |
20120223837 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING AGAINST TAMPERING WITH A SECURITY DEVICE - A lock for securing an electronic device includes a tamper module and a destruction module. The tamper module determines whether a component of the lock has been compromised. The tamper module may determine whether a cable securing the electronic device has been cut. If the tamper module determines that a lock component has been compromised, a destruction module may destroy an enabling component that enables the electronic device to operate. The destruction module may destroy a transmitter in the lock that communicates an authentication code if the electronic device will not function without the authentication code. | 09-06-2012 |
20120226910 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR ELECTRONICS - A lock and modular system for securing an electronic device. The system includes a device security module that couples to an electronic device and secures the electronic device to its location. A monitor module ensures that the device security module is coupled to the electronic device before a data security module allows the electronic device to operate. The monitor module may also require that the device security module be recognized before the electronic device will operate. If the device security module is coupled and recognized, the user is prompted to provide an encryption key. If the key is correct, the electronic device will operate. The user may have a limited number of attempts to provide the encryption key. If the user makes too many attempts, the electronic device is disabled and the data thereon destroyed. If the device security module is uncoupled during operation, the electronic device is shut down. | 09-06-2012 |
20120321937 | BATTERY END CAP - An battery end cap is disclosed for limiting current flow of a battery. The battery end cap includes a cap terminal, the cap terminal comprising an external conductive surface and an internal conductive surface. The battery end cap further includes a pressure sensitive switch, wherein when the battery end cap is installed on a battery, the pressure sensitive switch is configured to bias the internal conductive surface of the cap terminal from being in electrical communication with an electrical source of the battery. Electrical communication between the cap terminal and the electrical source is created or maintained when a sufficient external pressure is applied to the battery end cap and electrical contact between the cap terminal and the internal electrical source is broken without the sufficient external pressure. | 12-20-2012 |
William Maurice Smith, Jr., Rochester, MN US
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20130202922 | POLYMER FUSED BATTERIES - Polymer-fused batteries are provided. The battery includes a casing, an anode coupled to the casing, an electrical source disposed between the casing and the anode, and a fuse over at least a portion of the anode. The polymer fuse comprises an electrically-conductive material formulated to decompose upon contact with a bodily fluid and to provide electrical communication between the anode cap and the electrical source when the polymer fuse is intact. | 08-08-2013 |
William Riley Smith, Jr., Huntsville, AL US
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20090032665 | Overhead mounting apparatus - A novel overhead mounting bracket for mounting portable computers and other electronic computing devices in a vehicle above the dashboard thereof. The overhead mounting bracket includes at least an integrated receiver bracket having a substantially rigid integral base plate portion adapted for attachment to a roof portion of a vehicle adjacent to an interior surface thereof, a substantially rigid integral mounting plate portion spaced away from the base plate portion and having a mounting face angularly inclined relative thereto and being adapted for attachment thereto of a cradle structured for holding a portable computer or other electronic computing device, and a substantially rigid integral spacing plate portion coupled between the mounting plate portion and the base plate portion and spacing the mounting plate portion away therefrom. | 02-05-2009 |