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Barton Hunter Snow, Wyoming, OH US
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20110138897 | METHOD FOR TESTING GAS TURBINE ENGINES - A method for testing a cooling system for use in a gas turbine engine control system is provided. The method includes connecting an inlet of the cooling system to a differential pressure sensor, connecting an outlet of the cooling system to the differential pressure sensor, and determining whether or not a difference in pressure exists between the inlet and outlet, wherein such a pressure difference is indicative of whether cooling fluid is flowing through the cooling system. | 06-16-2011 |
Brad Snow, Columbia, MO US
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20120130421 | RATCHETING STAPLE FOR SURGICAL APPLICATIONS - A surgical staple device which accommodates various tissue thicknesses by employing unique modified surfaces with increased friction is disclosed. The staple device includes a U-shaped staple body with modified surfaces on its legs, whereas the modified surfaces may be designed as ratchet teeth, barbs, hooks, grooves, and channels. The staple device further includes a footplate to receive and engage the legs. | 05-24-2012 |
Brad A. Snow US
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20090287114 | BIOPSY DEVICE - Aspects of the present invention are generally directed to a biopsy device configured to engage target tissue within a patient and to remove a sample of the target tissue from the patient. The biopsy device comprises an elongate catheter configured to be inserted into a patient. A coring component is disposed at the distal end of the catheter to sample the target tissue. | 11-19-2009 |
Buddy Snow, Wayzata, MN US
Buddy L. Snow, Wayzata, MN US
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20100160716 | BIASED ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTER CUFF - An embodiment of a cuff for use an as artificial sphincter comprises an inflatable chamber and a backing. The inflatable chamber includes opposing inside and outside surfaces and inflated and deflated states. The backing is adjacent the outside surface of the chamber. The inside surface of the chamber and/or the backing include two or more grooves that define the location of fold lines of the inflatable chamber when the inflatable chamber is in the inflated state. | 06-24-2010 |
20120253236 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DELIVERING EXTERNAL THERAPEUTIC STIMULATION TO ANIMALS AND HUMANS - This invention described herein includes methods and apparatuses for externally delivering therapeutic stimulation to animals and humans to help improve their health, condition and performance. The invention includes various wearable, attachable, and embeddable devices that deliver multiple forms of therapeutic stimulation or vibration such as mechanical, tonal, audio, light, and electrical pulses. | 10-04-2012 |
20140031612 | BIASED ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTER CUFF - A cuff for use an as artificial sphincter includes an inflatable chamber and a backing. The inflatable chamber includes opposing inside and outside surfaces and inflated and deflated states. The backing is adjacent the outside surface of the chamber. The inside surface of the chamber includes two or more grooves that define the location of fold lines of the inflatable chamber when the inflatable chamber is in the inflated state. The inflatable chamber and backing are configured to surround a duct of a patient with the inside surface of the chamber facing the duct and the grooves extending substantially parallel to the duct. | 01-30-2014 |
Carol B. Snow, Northbridge, MA US
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20140269679 | ENRICHING TRAFFIC DATA IN A TELEPHONE NETWORK - A processor is configured to receive call records from telecommunication network and load the call records into a telephone number (TN) list. Local Routing Number (LRN) data identifying ported numbers are obtained from a reference database and applied to the call records to enrich the call records with ported information. Also, Local Exchange Routing Guide (LERG) data associated with the LRN data are obtained from the reference database and applied to the call records to enrich the call records with LERG information. Based on the LERG information, an originating carrier from a routing carrier for the call records is distinguished. The originating carrier is a carrier originating a call and passing the call to the routing carrier for delivery to its final destination. The ownership to the call records are assigned based on the originating carrier. | 09-18-2014 |
Christopher Snow, Englewood, CO US
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20140295513 | High-Performance Ketol-Acid Reductoisomerases - The present invention relates to recombinant microorganisms comprising at least one nucleic acid molecule encoding a ketol-acid reductoisomerase (KARI) or a modified NADH-dependent variant thereof, wherein said KARI is at least about 80% identical to SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 8, SEQ ID NO: 10, SEQ ID NO: 28, SEQ ID NO: 40, or SEQ ID NO: 58. The present invention also relates to recombinant microorganisms comprising at least one nucleic acid molecule encoding a ketol-acid reductoisomerase (KARI) or a modified NADH-dependent variant thereof, wherein said KARI is at least about 99% identical to SEQ ID NO: 64. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise an isobutanol producing metabolic pathway and can be used in methods of making isobutanol. | 10-02-2014 |
Christopher Snow, Ft. Collins, CO US
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20150259710 | DECARBOXYLASE PROTEINS WITH HIGH KETO-ISOVALERATE DECARBOXYLASE ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to recombinant microorganisms comprising an isobutanol producing metabolic pathway and methods of using said recombinant microorganisms to produce isobutanol. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise at least one nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide with keto-isovalerate decarboxylase (KIVD) activity, wherein said polypeptide is at least about 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% identical to a polypeptide selected from SEQ ID NOs: 1-214. Also provided are modified decarboxylases exhibiting an improved ability to utilize α-ketoisovalerate as a substrate in various beneficial enzymatic conversions. | 09-17-2015 |
Christopher Snow, Fort Collins, CO US
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20140295512 | Ketol-Acid Reductoisomerases With Improved Performance Properties - The present invention relates to recombinant microorganisms comprising at least one nucleic acid molecule encoding a ketol-acid reductoisomerase (KARI) or modified NADH-dependent variant thereof, wherein said KARI is at least about 60% identical to SEQ ID NO: 2. In various aspects of the invention, the recombinant microorganisms may comprise an isobutanol producing metabolic pathway and can be used in methods of making isobutanol. | 10-02-2014 |
Daniel Wayne Snow, Andrews, TX US
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20130220389 | Pipe cleaning apparatus - Described herein is a pipe cleaning apparatus of relatively uncomplicated construction. The apparatus includes a pipe support assembly having a number of cradles for supporting oilfield pipe. The cradles are positioned side-by-side with one pair of cradles supporting the opposite ends of each pipe. A number of lances are positioned side-by-side and are adapted to simultaneously penetrate the oilfield pipe in the pipe support. A mill is affixed to the free end of one of the lances. An air-driven tube cleaner is affixed to the free end of another one of the lances. A water jet nozzle is affixed to the free end of still another one of the lances. | 08-29-2013 |
David Snow, Bozeman, MT US
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20100050661 | Apparatus and methods for improving vibration isolation, thermal dampening, and optical access in cryogenic refrigerators - A cryogenic apparatus is provided having a nested thermally insulating structure, thermal links, a vacuum shroud, and a cryo-cooler. The nested thermally insulated structure holds a sample to be cooled while dampening the external vibrations caused by the cryo-cooler, the surrounding environment or cryo-cooler mounting surface. The thermal link is made of thermally conductive wires which connect the nested thermally insulated structure and the cryo-cooler thereby allowing the apparatus to reduce vibrations inherent in the operation of the cryo-cooler. | 03-04-2010 |
20100127148 | VIBRATION REDUCING SAMPLE MOUNT WITH THERMAL COUPLING - A sample mounting apparatus for a cryo-cooler is provided having a housing with an outer wall surface for connecting to the cryo-cooler, and an inner wall surface. An inert gas is sealed inside the housing for thermal transfer, and a delicate mount is attached to the inner wall surface of the housing for supporting the sample and substantially preventing vibrations from being transferred to the sample from the cryo-cooler. | 05-27-2010 |
20140130520 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING VIBRATION ISOLATION, THERMAL DAMPENING, AND OPTICAL ACCESS IN CRYOGENIC REFRIGERATORS - A cryogenic apparatus is provided having a nested thermally insulating structure, thermal links, a vacuum shroud, and a cryo-cooler. The nested thermally insulated structure holds a sample to be cooled while dampening the external vibrations caused by the cryo-cooler, the surrounding environment or cryo-cooler mounting surface. The thermal link is made of thermally conductive wires which connect the nested thermally insulated structure and the cryo-cooler thereby allowing the apparatus to reduce vibrations inherent in the operation of the cryo-cooler. | 05-15-2014 |
David Jeffrey Snow US
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20130173423 | REPUTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method and system to manage user reputations is described. In some embodiments, a first picture is received from a first user and a second picture is received from a second user. The first picture and the second picture are associated with an in-person transaction related to an item. The method determines whether both the first picture and the second picture identify the item. The method further determines whether both the first picture and the second picture were taken at a similar geographic location. If the first picture and the second picture identify the item and were taken at a similar geographic location, transaction feedback is requested from the first user. A reputation score related to the second user is updated based on transaction feedback received from the first user. | 07-04-2013 |
David T. Snow, Arvada, CO US
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20080223617 | Deviated Drilling Method for Water Production - Method for drilling horizontal or deviated fresh water wells through such volcanics as occur in Hawaii, including hard lavas and fragmented interbeds that are prone to caving. The method provides effective means to drill into basal aquifers directly underlain by salt water, or into compartmented or confined aquifers or perched aquifers. The method uses deviated drilling and may use formation grouting, casing or drill-stem drilling, percussion or rotary drilling and all combinations thereof. | 09-18-2008 |
David W. Snow, Convent Station, NJ US
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20100064352 | MIXED ENCLAVE OPERATION IN A COMPUTER NETWORK - A method is disclosed for mixed enclave operation of a computer network with users employing a multi-level network security interface and users without any network security interface. Either the network security user selects or the network security interface automatically selects whether communications are permissible with other unsecured users. Where a mixed enclave operation is selected, the network security user identifies when communications are being undertaken with another secured user or a non-secured user. Communications with a non-secured user at a lower security level entail securing the data residing with the secured user from transmission back to the non-secured user. | 03-11-2010 |
Dennis Snow, St. Louis, MO US
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20140350733 | Facilitating Installation of a Controller and/or Maintenance of a Climate Control System - Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus and methods for facilitating installation and/or connection of controllers such as thermostats. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for facilitating installation and/or connection of a controller in a climate control system generally includes a communication device configured to execute software instructions to receive user input describing a wire arrangement where the controller is to be installed for use in the climate control system. Based on the user input, the communication device identifies a configuration of the climate control system and specifies wiring connections between the wire arrangement and controller. | 11-27-2014 |
Donna Snow, New Castle, PA US
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20090111657 | REHABILITATION AND EXERCISE APPARATUS - A therapeutic and/or exercise apparatus is provided for use in connection with structured, multiaxial, multi-pattern movement that aids in rehabilitation or enhances conditioning. The apparatus generally includes a base and a posture bar that is attached to and extends upwardly from the base. The posture bar is affixed to a top surface of the base and can be removable or collapsible for ease of storage. The top surface of the base also includes a recess therein for receiving one of a variety of controlled motion devices such as a rotary disk that moves freely or is restrained by resistance means or other proprioceptive tools. This feature provides a much more balanced exercise process while also naturally working the entire set of muscle groups related to the exercise rather than simply isolating a single motion or muscle. | 04-30-2009 |
20090111660 | REHABILITATION AND EXERCISE APPARATUS - A therapeutic and/or exercise apparatus is provided for use in connection with structured, multiaxial, multi-pattern movement that aids in rehabilitation or enhances conditioning. The apparatus generally includes a base and a posture bar that is attached to and extends upwardly from the base. The posture bar is affixed to a top surface of the base and can be removable or collapsible for ease of storage. The top surface of the base also includes a recess therein for receiving one of a variety of controlled motion devices such as a rotary disk that moves freely or is restrained by resistance means or other proprioceptive tools. This feature provides a much more balanced exercise process while also naturally working the entire set of muscle groups related to the exercise rather than simply isolating a single motion or muscle. | 04-30-2009 |
Edward L. Snow, Racine, WI US
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20130011213 | LOCKING NUT ASSEMBLY FOR A CONE CRUSHER - A two-piece locking nut assembly for securing a mantle to a head assembly of a cone crusher. The two-piece locking nut assembly includes an inner nut and an outer nut. The inner nut includes a set of axial bores that each receive a jackscrew. Once the locking nut assembly is in position on the head assembly, the series of jackscrews are tightened to exert a force on the mantle that is counteracted by forces through the inner nut and into the head to create a locking force between the locking nut assembly and the head assembly. The outer nut is turned along the inner nut to hold the locking nut assembly in place. Once the outer nut is moved into position, the jackscrews are removed such that the outer nut continues to apply the locking force between the mantle and the head through the locking nut assembly. | 01-10-2013 |
20130152372 | LOCKING NUT ASSEMBLY FOR A CONE CRUSHER - A two-piece locking nut assembly for securing a mantle to a head assembly of a cone crusher. The two-piece locking nut assembly includes an inner nut and an outer nut. The inner nut includes a set of axial bores that each receive a jackscrew. Once the locking nut assembly is in position on the head assembly, the series of jackscrews are tightened to exert a force on the mantle that is counteracted by forces through the inner nut and into the head to create a locking force between the locking nut assembly and the head assembly. The outer nut is turned along the inner nut to hold the locking nut assembly in place. Once the outer nut is moved into position, the jackscrews are removed such that the outer nut continues to apply the locking force between the mantle and the head through the locking nut assembly. | 06-20-2013 |
Erin Melisa Snow, Vestavia Hills, AL US
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20130261795 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISABLING OR ENABLING AUTOMATED DISPENSERS - A system and method for disabling or enabling automated dispensers based upon data received by a server or a control unit. In one embodiment, the system disables automated dispensers in a room of a medical facility based upon health condition data of a patient resident in the room. In another embodiment, the system enables automated dispensers upon receipt of data identifying user types authorized to use the dispenser that are associated with wearable tags in proximity to the dispensers. In still another embodiment, the system controls the order in which automated dispensers are enabled in order to facilitate compliance with workflow procedures for a facility. | 10-03-2013 |
Gary Snow, Rock Falls, IL US
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20140352159 | LINEAR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR HAIR CLIPPERS - A hair clipper has a base housing, a secondary housing cover, and a rotary motor or vibrator motor secured between the base housing and the housing cover. The rotary motor has a shaft and a cam secured to an end of the shaft, and the vibrator motor has a drive arm with a drive finger. A cam follower is operably connected to the cam or drive finger on a top side. The top side of the cam follower also has an elongated guide rail that is operably secured to a guide channel in a blade guide, which in turn is secured to the base housing. A reciprocating blade is operably secured to the bottom side of the cam follower, and a stationary blade is secured to the base housing adjacent the reciprocating blade. | 12-04-2014 |
Gary C. Snow, New Bern, NC US
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20140121795 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTING DIGITAL AUDIO DATA USING HIGHLY STABLE CLOCKS - A system and method for routing digital audio data synchronized where the source and destination units are synchronized to individual, local chip-scale atomic clocks. A source unit receives audio data and digitizes the data in synchronization to a local atomic clock. The data is transmitted via a communications network to at least one destination unit that receives the network transmitted data, decodes and reconstructs the data in synchronization with its own local atomic clock, and outputs the data to an audio destination. | 05-01-2014 |
Gary Lee Snow, Rock Falls, IL US
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20120279073 | SNAP-ON GRIP ATTACHMENT FOR HAIR CLIPPER - A hair clipper grip attachment is provided that is configured for releasably engaging a hair clipper, and includes a body with an exterior surface, an interior surface configured for contacting an exterior of a housing of the clipper. The body is constructed and arranged for releasably engaging the hair clipper in a snap-clip fashion for providing a thermally insulating layer that protects a user's hand from heat generated by the hair clipper. | 11-08-2012 |
George E. Snow, Medina, OH US
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20100267299 | Vinyl Chloride, Acrylate, And Urethane Polymers With Increased Moisture Vapor Permeability And Static Dissipative Properties - Vinyl chloride polymer compositions, optionally plasticized, containing a hydrophilic polymer (e.g., a hydrophilic polyurethane or hydrophilic vinyl polymer) are described for use as coatings and films with increased moisture vapor transmission and/or static dissipative properties. Films from this material are useful as fluid barriers that allow diffusion of moisture vapors. Similar modifications can be made to acrylate and urethane polymers. | 10-21-2010 |
20130196124 | Aqueous Ink Jet Ink Composition - An aqueous ink jet ink is made by forming a mixture of a pigment, an optional dispersant if the pigment is not self-dispersing, dispersing, and a urethane polymer or prepolymer dispersion in water. This ink is useful in a variety of ink jet printing applications such as printing on wide format substrates and textiles. | 08-01-2013 |
20130225755 | POLYMERS FOR SURGEONS GLOVES - This invention relates to aqueous polyurethane compositions suitable for dipped surgeon's gloves and related articles needing toughness, pliability, and some solvent resistance. The gloves replace natural latex gloves which can cause allergic reactions and/or isoprene gloves which have their own drawbacks. | 08-29-2013 |
Henry H. Snow, Tannersville, NY US
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20120212638 | VISUAL SEGMENTATION OF LAWN GRASS - This invention provides a method for identifying lawn grass comprising capturing an image of the terrain in front of a mower, segmenting the image into neighborhoods, calculating at least two image statistics for each of the neighborhoods, generating a binary representation of each image statistic. The binary representation of each image statistic is generated by comparing the calculated image statistic values to predetermined image statistic values for grass. The method further comprises weighting each of the binary representations of each image statistic, and summing corresponding neighborhoods for all image statistics. A binary threshold is applied to each of the summed neighborhoods to generate a binary map representing grass containing areas and non-grass containing areas. | 08-23-2012 |
20150071540 | VISUAL SEGMENTATION OF LAWN GRASS - Disclosed is a method for identifying lawn grass which includes capturing an image of the terrain in front of a mower, segmenting the image into neighborhoods, calculating at least two image statistics for each of the neighborhoods, generating a binary representation of each image statistic. The binary representation of each image statistic is generated by comparing the calculated image statistic values to predetermined image statistic values for grass. The method further includes weighting each of the binary representations of each image statistic, and summing corresponding neighborhoods for all image statistics. A binary threshold is applied to each of the summed neighborhoods to generate a binary map representing grass containing areas and non-grass containing areas. | 03-12-2015 |
James Snow, Hanover, NH US
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20120227085 | VIRTUAL COMPUTING SERVICES DEPLOYMENT NETWORK - A virtual computing services deployment network provides a consistent user experience from a variety of locations via a connection fabric for accessing a virtual desktop. The connection fabric identifies a user profile defining the virtualized desktop resources required for a particular user. The connection fabric includes distributed data and processing in nodes distributed throughout a public access network accessible from a user access device. Each of the fabric nodes is operable to provide an identifier (such as an IP address) of a computing resource adapted to provide the user specific desktop. A user access device accesses a local fabric node in the connection fabric, and the fabric node determines a computing resource matching a user profile of expected computing resources. The fabric node associates the user access device with the computing resource and sends the user access device an identifier for directly accessing the computing resource. The determined computing resource may be determined by a centralized virtual computing approach, thus providing appropriate scaling without significantly impacting the existing fabric. | 09-06-2012 |
20130174242 | Remote Access Manager for Virtual Computing Services - A remote access manager in a virtual computing services environment negotiates a time limited NAT routing rule to establish a connection between a remote device and virtual desktop resource providing user computing services. A series of NAT connection rules are revised in a dynamic manner such that a pool of ports is available to connect a plurality of remote users to local virtual compute resources over one or more public IP addresses. Once a connection is established, an entry is made in a firewall state table such that the firewall state table allows uninterrupted use of the established connection. After an entry has been made in the state table, or the routing rule has timed out, the port associated with the original NAT routing rule is removed and the same port can be re-used to establish another connection without disrupting active connections. | 07-04-2013 |
20140280979 | VIRTUAL COMPUTING SERVICES DEPLOYMENT NETWORK - A virtual computing services deployment network provides a consistent user experience from a variety of locations via a connection fabric for accessing a virtual desktop. The connection fabric identifies a user profile defining the virtualized desktop resources required for a particular user. The connection fabric includes distributed data and processing in nodes distributed throughout a public access network accessible from a user access device. Each of the fabric nodes is operable to provide an identifier (such as an IP address) of a computing resource adapted to provide the user specific desktop. A user access device accesses a local fabric node in the connection fabric, and the fabric node determines a computing resource matching a user profile of expected computing resources. The fabric node associates the user access device with the computing resource and sends the user access device an identifier for directly accessing the computing resource. The determined computing resource may be determined by a centralized virtual computing approach, thus providing appropriate scaling without significantly impacting the existing fabric. | 09-18-2014 |
20150264027 | Remote Access Manager for Virtual Computing Services - A remote access manager in a virtual computing services environment negotiates a time limited NAT routing rule to establish a connection between a remote device and virtual desktop resource providing user computing services. A series of NAT connection rules are revised in a dynamic manner such that a pool of ports is available to connect a plurality of remote users to local virtual compute resources over one or more public IP addresses. Once a connection is established, an entry is made in a firewall state table such that the firewall state table allows uninterrupted use of the established connection. After an entry has been made in the state table, or the routing rule has timed out, the port associated with the original NAT routing rule is removed and the same port can be re-used to establish another connection without disrupting active connections. | 09-17-2015 |
James D. Snow, Tullahoma, TN US
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20080196782 | TUBE INTERFACE AND METHOD OF SECURING A FIRST TUBE TO A SECOND TUBE - A tube interface ( | 08-21-2008 |
20090145587 | FIN PACK, HEAT EXCHANGER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A heat exchanger ( | 06-11-2009 |
James Matthew Snow, Hillsboro, OR US
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20110307494 | Scoring Nodes in a Directed Graph with Positive and Negative Links - A method assigns a score to each node in a directed graph. Nodes in the graph represent autonomous entities, and links denote opinions entities hold of each other. Scores are assigned based on either a deterministic iterative method or a random walk. Both methods are able to take negative opinions into account by assigning negative reputation to a node in proportion to the positive reputation of the node that links to it with a negative opinion, and also assigning a separate kind of negative reputation to nodes that have a positive opinion of a node with either kind of negative reputation. The random walk method also solves the “rank sink” problem of previous methods by disallowing any single traversal from visiting any particular node more than once within a certain interval. | 12-15-2011 |
James R. Snow, Arlington, TX US
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20130138469 | WEB-BASED DEMAND CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM & METHOD - A system for forecasting demand includes a store client, an application for running a demand forecasting algorithm, a database providing store-level data to the application for the demand forecasting algorithm, wherein the store client communicates with the application, and an external interface providing future event information to the application, wherein the application manages ordering based on the demand forecasting algorithm using the future event information. | 05-30-2013 |
Jeffrey M. Snow, Bloomington, IN US
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20090284425 | ANTENNA TEST SYSTEM - A method and system are provided for testing antenna systems using position determination, orientation determination, test pattern analysis using a variety of factors and equipment including positions and orientation of antenna(s) under test at specific points and signal processing systems. | 11-19-2009 |
20090284426 | Method and Software for Spatial Pattern Analysis - A method and software implementation for spatial pattern analysis. A user-guided test procedure is implemented to measure features of an antenna under test to determine the antenna's far-field patterns. The antenna features include RF amplitude or phase, and position and orientation relative to a receiving object. | 11-19-2009 |
20100220024 | APERTURE ANTENNA WITH SHAPED DIELECTRIC LOADING - An antenna structure and a method of propagating an electromagnetic (EM) wave with the antenna structure. The antenna structure comprises a first aperture antenna element and a second element inside the first element adapted to strengthen the directivity of the wave. | 09-02-2010 |
20110074630 | Aperiodic Antenna Array - An exemplary aperiodic antenna array comprises a plurality of first elements radiating electromagnetic energy over a first bandwidth including a first frequency. Each of the first elements is spaced apart from a pattern center by an element distance and from the nearest first element by an element spacing in a regulated pattern. In the regulated pattern, the element spacing increases as the element distance increases. The plurality of first elements are configured to generate a first radiation pattern. The antenna array also comprises a second element positioned within a group of first elements from the plurality of first elements. Each element distance between the first elements in the group of first elements is greater than one-half of a first wavelength corresponding to the first frequency. The second element is configured to generate a second radiation pattern. The second radiation pattern combines with the first radiation pattern to form a composite radiation pattern. | 03-31-2011 |
20110074646 | ANTENNA ARRAY - An antenna array according to one embodiment of the invention comprises a plurality of steering elements. Each steering element includes two radiating elements overlaid so as to have a common phase center and radiating electric fields orthogonal to each other. Each steering element also includes two phase altering portions separately and electronically coupling the two radiating elements to selectively transmit signals corresponding to linear, elliptical and circular polarization patterns. | 03-31-2011 |
20110075513 | LOCATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING NODE AND TARGET ACQUISITION - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for finding and physically altering underground targets. Multiple nodes are dispersed into the ground and determine their spatial orientation using seismic waves, and then operate as an array to locate and properly time kinetic pulses to focus seismic waves on the target. | 03-31-2011 |
20120092963 | PROJECTILE FOR FOCUSING A KINETIC PULSE ARRAY - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for finding and physically altering underground targets. Multiple projectiles are dispersed into the ground and determine their spatial orientation using seismic waves, and then operate as an array to locate and properly time kinetic pulses to focus seismic waves on the target. | 04-19-2012 |
20120112975 | ANTENNA WITH SHAPED DIELECTRIC LOADING - An apparatus, method of propagating a signal and method of manufacture for an antenna structure comprising a section which is positioned or formed in relation to a portion of the antenna structure, such that a portion of the electromagnetic (EM) field that is emitted from the antenna structure is partially slowed or phase shifted thereby resulting in an improvement of the horizontal gain of the EM field. | 05-10-2012 |
20130093622 | METHOD AND SOFTWARE FOR SPATIAL PATTERN ANALYSIS - A method and software implementation for spatial pattern analysis. A user-guided test procedure is implemented to measure features of an antenna under test to determine the antenna's far-field patterns. The antenna features include RF amplitude or phase, and position and orientation relative to a receiving object. | 04-18-2013 |
Jessica Snow, Sterling, MA US
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20090068705 | Use of Copper Glutamate in Cell Culture for Production of Polypeptides - An improved system for large scale production of polypeptides in cell culture is provided. In accordance with the present invention, cells expressing a polypeptide of interest are grown in media that contain copper, glutamate or both. The use of such a system allows production of polypeptides in which misfolding and/or aggregation are reduced, and in which total glycosylation is increased. Polypeptides expressed in accordance with the present invention may be advantageously used in the preparation of pharmaceutical, agricultural or other commercial compositions. | 03-12-2009 |
Joanne M. Snow, Rockford, IL US
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20150079326 | Security Sticker and Method for Banking Cards - The present invention relates to banking card stickers that provide protection of information displayed on banking cards, by allowing the user to apply an adhesive backed, tamper evident and opaque sticker over all but the last four numbers of the user's card on the front and back of the card, the card code number on either the front or rear of the card, and the card's signature block. Each strip is adhesive backed and opaque. Different embodiments of the security stickers are provided for the user to choose for different kinds of banking cards. An adhesive sticker kit for banking cards may have at least two adhesive stickers covering the front and back of the bank account numbers displayed on the banking cards, at least one sticker of different size covering the security code of the banking cards, another sticker covering the signature block, and at least one sticker displays account information protection advisory statements. The security sticker substrate has a top layer that will crack if someone attempts to remove the sticker from the card, thereby alerting the cardholder that someone has tampered with the banking card. The cardholder may then notify the bank service provider that the card has been compromised. | 03-19-2015 |
20150101364 | Jewel Shall Clasp Protector - This present invention relates to jewelry clasp protection caps. The jewelry clasp protection caps comprise two halves of covering clamshells forming an oval shaped inner chamber to allow the jewelry clasp to easily fit into the oval shaped chamber. In an embodiment, the two halves of covering clamshells are connected through an over-center spring-loaded hinge. The covering clamshells can open and close with the spring-loaded hinge. In another embodiment, the two halves are held in a closed position by engagement between a protrusion on one half and an engaging groove on the other half. The two clamshell members have at least two smooth recesses in their edges to form openings that allow the jewelry chain or chains to pass through the clamshell members. Different designs of the clamshell members can be provided to the jewelry wearer to match their different jewelry. | 04-16-2015 |
Joe W. Snow, Kingsland, GA US
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20080262260 | Method for stabilizing Menthyl Lactate - A method for stabilizing menthyl lactate is disclosed. The method comprises combining water with a solution comprising menthyl lactate and a water-miscible organic solvent in amounts effective to precipitate menthyl lactate from the resulting aqueous mixture. The aqueous precipitation method is simple to practice, and it provides menthyl lactate having remarkably improved storage stability. | 10-23-2008 |
20090099258 | Physiological coolants based on lactoyl esters of menthyl lactate - A method of imparting a physiological cooling effect to a consumer product is disclosed. The method comprises formulating into the consumer product a composition comprising at least one lactoyl ester of menthyl lactate. Also disclosed is a method of providing physiological cooling by contacting skin or mucous membranes with the lactoyl ester compositions. Coolants comprising the lactoyl esters and additional coolants are also disclosed. The lactoyl esters are conveniently prepared from menthol and lactic acid. | 04-16-2009 |
20100274044 | Process for making menthyl glutarate - A process for making menthyl glutarate is disclosed. The process comprises reacting excess glutaric acid and menthol to produce a mixture comprising monomenthyl glutarate (MMG) and dimenthyl glutarate (DMG), wherein the weight ratio of glutaric acid to menthol is from 1.0 to 1.6 and the resulting mixture comprises from 60 to 70 wt. % of MMG and from 30 to 40 wt. % of DMG. | 10-28-2010 |
20120116113 | PROCESS FOR MAKING NEO-ENRICHED p-MENTHANE COMPOUNDS - A process for making neo-enriched p-menthane intermediates is disclosed. Lewis acid-catalyzed rearrangement of an oxaspiro compound provides an aldehyde mixture comprising normal (II) and neo (III) p-menthane-3-aldehydes: | 05-10-2012 |
20120283469 | INTERCONVERSION BETWEEN ISOMERIC P-MENTHANE-3-CARBOXYLIC ACIDS - A process for interconversion between WS-1 and neo-WS-1 by heating to a temperature in a range of from 60 degrees Celsius to 250 degrees Celsius. The heating can be done in the presence of an acid catalyst. Starting from practically pure (=98%) WS-1, or mixtures of WS-1 and neo-WS-1, practically pure (=98%) neo-WS-1 can be obtained. Starting from practically pure (=98%) neo-WS-1, or mixtures of WS-1 and neo-WS-1, practically pure (=98%) WS-1 can be obtained. | 11-08-2012 |
John H. Snow, Reno, NV US
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20150129230 | Pneumatic System And Process For Fracturing Rock In Geological Formations - A tunable pneumatic fracturing system and process useable in some instances to extract oil and gas. Some embodiments provide a pneumatic fracturing tool with an elongated body that (a) contains (i) a propellant supply source intermediate opposed propellant gas discharge assemblies, (ii) a control system, and (iii) a communications port, and (b) has roller assemblies at opposed ends of the body. The tool can be tuned to provide gas pulse amplitudes and frequencies that react with the resonant frequency or other aspect of an adjacent earth formation. Some tool embodiments can variably sweep a rock formation and adjust the pressure pulse amplitude and frequency to disrupt the formation in a more productive manner. Some tools can penetrate vertical bore wells as well non-vertical bore wells. In some systems, the tool is transported and operated by a control truck and can be commanded to download operational data during or after use. | 05-14-2015 |
John Melvin Snow, Ft. Myers, FL US
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20140168931 | Versatile light reflecting system for photography - A light reflecting system for photography including a floor mounted stanchion that supports an element support having a forwardly facing strobe light therein. A support plate is mounted on the support element having a central opening therein to allow the light created by the strobe light to be reflected from an umbrella type light reflecting screen which is forwardly mounted on to the support plate. The support plate additionally has a multiple of forwardly facing incandescent light bulbs. The Incandescent light bulbs can change their intensity of light reflected from the umbrella type by of switches associated with each of the light bulbs whereby more or less light bulbs can be activated. The rear surface of the support plate has an electrical socket placed therein to supply electricity to each of the light bulbs. | 06-19-2014 |
Kevin Snow, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20140181976 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DETECTING INJECTED MACHINE CODE - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for detecting injected machine code. The method includes extracting data content from a buffer. The method also includes providing an operating system kernel configured to detect injected machine code. The method further includes executing, using the operating system kernel, the data content on a physical processor. The method further includes monitoring, using the operating system kernel, the execution of the data content to determine whether the data content contains injected machine code indicative of a code injection attack. | 06-26-2014 |
Kevin Snow, Cary, NC US
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20140157407 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR EFFICIENT COMPUTER FORENSIC ANALYSIS AND DATA ACCESS CONTROL - According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for efficient computer forensic analysis and data access control. The method includes steps occurring from within a virtualization layer separate from a guest operating system. The steps include monitoring disk accesses by the guest operating system to a region of interest on a disk from which data is copied into memory. The steps also include tracking subsequent accesses to the memory resident data where the memory resident data is copied from its initial location to other memory locations or over a network. The steps further include linking operations made by the guest operating system associated with the disk accesses with operations made by the guest operating system associated with the memory accessed. | 06-05-2014 |
Kevin Z. Snow, Cary, NC US
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20100088747 | Identification and Verification of Peripheral Devices Accessing a Secure Network - A system and method for identifying and verifying a client to access a secure network. Timing characteristics are acquired from the client, such as a peripheral device, and further verified and identified via a policy enforcement points and a policy decision points, or a measurer device in the secure network. | 04-08-2010 |
Kyle Snow, Westerville, OH US
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20150182825 | Method and Apparatus for Precise Determination of a Position of a Target on a Surface - A method and apparatus for determining the precise location of a target on a surface by utilizing a plurality of objects that are fixed in their position proximate to the location, thereby constituting a plurality of fixed reference points, upon which the target(s) resides or is otherwise located. The plurality of fixed references points are used either in conjunction with images of the target or certain distance measurements between the target and the fixed reference points to determine the precise location of the target(s) on the surface. | 07-02-2015 |
Larry D. Snow, Alpharetta, GA US
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20140102465 | Wrapper Having Reduced Ignition Proclivity Characteristics - Wrappers for smoking articles are disclosed having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics. The wrappers include discrete areas treated with a reduced ignition composition. In accordance with the present disclosure, the amount of burn promoting agents is controlled over the surface of the wrapper in order to, in one embodiment, increase the permeability of the treated areas. | 04-17-2014 |
20140103099 | Wrapper Having Reduced Ignition Proclivity Characteristics - Wrappers for smoking articles are disclosed having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics. The wrappers include discrete areas treated with a reduced ignition composition. In accordance with the present disclosure, the amount of burn promoting agents is controlled over the surface of the wrapper. | 04-17-2014 |
Larry Glen Snow, Leroy, NY US
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20080261037 | Fluoropolymer Coated Film, Process for Forming the Same, and Fluoropolymer Liquid Composition - A process for forming a multilayer film includes coating a polymeric substrate film with a liquid fluoropolymer coating. The liquid fluoropolymer coating includes a fluoropolymer, solvent, a compatible cross-linkable adhesive polymer, and a cross-linking agent. The process further includes cross-linking the compatible cross-linkable adhesive polymer to form a cross-linked polymer network in the fluoropolymer coating, removing the solvent from the fluoropolymer coating, and adhering the fluoropolymer coating to the polymeric substrate film. A liquid fluoropolymer coating composition includes a fluoropolymer selected from homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl fluoride and homopolymers and copolymers of vinylidene fluoride, solvent, a compatible cross-linkable adhesive polymer, and a cross-linking agent. A fluoropolymer coated film includes a polymeric substrate film and a fluoropolymer coating on the polymeric substrate film. The fluoropolymer coating includes a fluoropolymer and a compatible cross-linked adhesive polymer. | 10-23-2008 |
20090047449 | Processes for Preparing Printable and Printed Articles - Processes are disclosed for preparing a printable and printed articles by coating a substrate with a composition containing a crosslinkable amine functional polymer and a polyfunctional isocyanate blocked by a blocking agent. The coated substrate is heated to a sufficient temperature to deblock the blocked polyfunctional isocyanate and thereby produce a crosslinked hydrophobic, ink receptive polymer layer on the substrate. Printed articles are prepared by forming an image on the crosslinked hydrophobic, ink receptive layer. In a preferred embodiment, the crosslinked hydrophobic, ink receptive polymer composition is characterized by a solvent resistance fraction of at least 0.6 and a solvent absorbance capacity of at least 300. The substrate of the printed article is preferably polymer, metal, glass, or paper, more preferably polymer film. A process for preparing printable articles wherein the substrate is a fluoropolymer is especially preferred. | 02-19-2009 |
20090260677 | Fluoropolymer Coated Films Useful for Photovoltaic Modules - A fluoropolymer coated film comprising polymeric substrate film and fluoropolymer coating on the polymeric substrate film. The fluoropolymer coating comprises fluoropolymer selected from homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl fluoride and homopolymers and copolymers of vinylidene fluoride polymer blended with compatible adhesive polymer comprising functional groups selected from carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, aziridine, anhydride, amine, isocyanate, melamine, epoxy, hydroxy, anhydride and mixtures thereof. The polymeric substrate film comprises functional groups on its surface that interact with the compatible adhesive polymer to promote bonding of the fluoropolymer coating to the substrate film. | 10-22-2009 |
20090293944 | Fluoropolymer Coated Films Useful for Photovoltaic Modules - A fluoropolymer coated film comprising polymeric substrate film and fluoropolymer coating on the polymeric substrate film. The fluoropolymer coating comprises fluoropolymer selected from homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl fluoride and homopolymers and copolymers of vinylidene fluoride polymer blended with compatible adhesive polymer comprising functional groups selected from carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, aziridine, anhydride, amine, isocyanate, melamine, epoxy, hydroxy, anhydride and mixtures thereof. The polymeric substrate film comprises functional groups on its surface that interact with the compatible adhesive polymer to promote bonding of the fluoropolymer coating to the substrate film. | 12-03-2009 |
20100247789 | FLUOROPOLYMER COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ADHESIVE POLYMERS AND SUBSTRATE COATING PROCESS - A liquid fluoropolymer coating composition and a process for using the composition to make fluoropolymer coated polymeric substrates. The liquid fluoropolymer composition comprises fluoropolymer selected from homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl fluoride and homopolymers and copolymers of vinylidene fluoride polymer, solvent, and compatible adhesive polymer comprising functional groups selected from carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, aziridine, amine, isocyanate, melamine, epoxy, hydroxy, anhydride and mixtures thereof. In the process, the composition is applied to a polymeric substrate comprising functional groups on its surface that interact with said compatible adhesive polymer to promote bonding of said fluoropolymer coating to said substrate. The solvent is removed from the coating composition applied to the substrate to form a fluoropolymer coating on the substrate. | 09-30-2010 |
20110086172 | PROCESS FOR FORMING FLUOROPOLYMER COATED FILM - A process for forming a multilayer film includes coating a polymeric substrate film with a liquid fluoropolymer coating. The liquid fluoropolymer coating includes a fluoropolymer, solvent, a compatible cross-linkable adhesive polymer, and a cross-linking agent. The process further includes cross-linking the compatible cross-linkable adhesive polymer to form a cross-linked polymer network in the fluoropolymer coating, removing the solvent from the fluoropolymer coating, and adhering the fluoropolymer coating to the polymeric substrate film. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086954 | FLUOROPOLYMER LIQUID COMPOSITION - A liquid fluoropolymer coating composition includes a fluoropolymer selected from homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl fluoride and homopolymers and copolymers of vinylidene fluoride, solvent, a compatible cross-linkable adhesive polymer, and a cross-linking agent. | 04-14-2011 |
20120024352 | FLUOROPOLYMER COATED FILMS USEFUL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module backsheet includes a polyester film having opposite first and second surfaces, and first and second fluoropolymer coatings on the first and second surfaces of the polyester film. The first and second fluoropolymer coatings each include fluoropolymer selected from homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl fluoride and homopolymers and copolymers of vinylidene fluoride polymer blended with compatible adhesive polymer. The compatible adhesive polymer includes a backbone that is compatible with the fluoropolymer and pendant functional groups. The pendant functional groups are selected from carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, aziridine, anhydride, amine, isocyanate, melamine, epoxy, hydroxy and mixtures thereof. The surfaces of the polyester film include functional groups on each surface that interact with the pendant functional groups of the compatible adhesive polymer in the first and second fluoropolymer coatings to promote bonding of the first and second fluoropolymer coatings to the respective surfaces of the polyester film. | 02-02-2012 |
20120240986 | FLUOROPOLYMER COATED FILMS USEFUL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A fluoropolymer coated film comprising polymeric substrate film and fluoropolymer coating on the polymeric substrate film. The fluoropolymer coating comprises fluoropolymer selected from homopolymers and copolymers of vinyl fluoride and homopolymers and copolymers of vinylidene fluoride polymer blended with compatible adhesive polymer comprising functional groups selected from carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, aziridine, amine, isocyanate, melamine, epoxy, hydroxy, anhydride and mixtures thereof. The polymeric substrate film comprises functional groups on its surface that interact with the compatible adhesive polymer to promote bonding of the fluoropolymer coating to the substrate film. | 09-27-2012 |
Lee B. Snow, Post Falls, ID US
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20090236210 | KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY - A keyboard assembly is provided. The keyboard assembly includes a keyboard having at least one input key assembly positioned within the housing and an infection controllable apparatus attached thereto. | 09-24-2009 |
Lida Rowland Snow, La Grange, KY US
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20100159080 | Gelatin based substrate for application of oil or water soluble edible paint - A gelatin based substrate containing a milk based product and gelatin substrate mixture is poured into the mold and chilled until set forming a first gelatin and milk based substrate layer which is paintable with oil based or water based edible paint. A second layer is prepared comprising a selected second gelatin or gelatin containing flavored ingredients such as fruit or berries or combinations thereof which is spooned over the first gel and milk based substrate layer to form a bi-layer or multi-layer low calorie dessert product. The multi-layered product is chilled in the mold until set and then inverted in order to remove the mold leaving the first gel and milk based substrate as the top layer of the finished dessert product which may be painted with oil or water based edible coloring agent including an edible paint, edible dye, edible water soluble ink, and combinations thereof. The oil or water based edible paint does not bleed or dissolve in the water based gelatin and milk based substrate. The gelatin and milk based substrate can also be used to prevent bleeding or migration of colors between different colored gelatin layers. | 06-24-2010 |
Lori L. Snow, Overland Park, KS US
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20100229442 | Interchangeable Art Tiles System - The present invention provides a system for readily interchanging one tile or panel or set of panels with another tile or panel or set of panels so that the tiles or panels to be layered or mounted onto each other and a user can thereby change out the color, design, style and/or size of the panels at will. The present invention includes a first panel having a front surface, a second panel having a back surface, a block attachment having a front surface and a back surface, the back surface being attached to the back surface of the second panel, and an attachment device having a first part that detachably connects to a second part. The first part of the attachment device is attached to the front surface of the first panel and the second part is either attached to the front surface of the block attachment or is defined in the front surface of the block attachment. Additional attachment devices may also be utilized. | 09-16-2010 |
Marcus H. Snow, Omaha, NE US
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20110214677 | PEDIATRIC LUMBAR PUNCTURE POSITIONING DEVICE - A device for positioning an infant patient in a clinically preferred position for conducting a lumbar puncture includes a board, a positioning member adjustably coupled to the board, and a locking device coupled to the positioning member for locking the positioning member in a position relative to one or both of the board or the patient. The positioning member may be configured to induce the patient into a clinically preferred position for performing a lumbar puncture on the patient. | 09-08-2011 |
Mark Snow, North Ridgeville, OH US
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20090230179 | SYSTEM FOR PRINTING HOSPITAL LABELS AND WRISTBANDS - A system for printing hospital labels and wrist bands having a capture station, wherein a master label is created, and multiple independent label stations, wherein additional labels may be printed based solely on information in the master label, without being connected to a data network. | 09-17-2009 |
Mark Snow, Mchenry, IL US
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20150180833 | SYSTEM FOR THE UNIFIED ORGANIZATION, SECURE STORAGE AND SECURE RETRIEVAL OF DIGITAL AND PAPER DOCUMENTS - A method and system implements storing one or more encrypted electronic documents and document information associated therewith, organizing the one or more electronic documents to facilitate access by a user; and enabling remote secure access to the one or more electronic documents through a user device. The one or more electronic documents are a copy of one or more physical documents or a copy of documents that is not a physical document. The document information of an electronic document includes information on a location of the physical document. The electronic document(s) and the document information are stored in a separate storage databases. | 06-25-2015 |
Mark R. Snow, Ft. Wayne, IN US
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20140050248 | I/O CONNECTOR INCORPORATING A COLD JUNCTION - A thermocouple connection device for terminating a cold junction of a thermocouple includes a housing configured to receive a substrate including an isothermal block positioned within a hollow interior space. Each of a plurality of connection elements include a first portion coupled to a second portion at a cold junction. The cold junction is positioned within the isothermal block such that the first portion and the second portion extend through opposite ends of the substrate. The first portions and the second portions of the connection elements extend through the housing in opposite directions to each other. A first distal end of the first portion is connectable to a control device, and a second distal end of the second portion is connectable to a hot junction. A resistance temperature device (RTD) is coupled to the isothermal block adjacent the cold junctions for measuring a temperature in proximity of the cold junctions. | 02-20-2014 |
Matt Snow, Woodland Park, CO US
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20140048619 | WATER INJECTION SYSTEM USING WATER RECLAIMED FROM COMBUSTION EXHAUST - An injection system for injecting one or both of water and alcohol into an internal combustion engine includes a system monitor, a control module, a mixture delivery system, and a water reclamation system. The system monitor can have a parameter level display. The control module can be adapted to receive and store one or more user-supplied parameters. The water reclamation system can comprise a means to recover water from exhaust of an internal combustion engine utilizing capillary condensation. | 02-20-2014 |
Matthew Snow, Woodland Park, CO US
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20100294233 | Water/Alcohol Injection Tuning System - An injection system for injecting one or both of water and alcohol into an internal combustion engine includes a system monitor, a control module and a mixture delivery system. The system monitor can have a parameter level display, the control module can be adapted to receive one or more user-supplied parameters and the control module can be further adapted to store the one or more user-supplied parameters. The control module can also be comprised of a plurality of connectors and at least one electrical signal generator. The injection system can also be comprised of electrical wiring and a mixture delivery system having a pressure source. | 11-25-2010 |
Michael David Snow, Bend, OR US
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20100059416 | Material separator - A material separating apparatus comprising: a frame having a front, left and right wall, said frame having an approximately rectangular shape, a right and left back support column, an upper cross beam attached to the back support columns, a lower cross beam attached and supported by the left and right wall, two or more fixed bars firmly attached to said upper cross beam and said lower cross beam, one or more shift bars, said shift bars are pivotally fixed to said upper cross beam on one end and a lower end rests in a saddle that is fixed upon a lower clip of said lower cross beam, risers attached to the bottom side of said shift bars and a lift bar attached to the lower end of said risers, a means for adjusting the space between two or more fixed or shift bars and means for providing an upward force to said lift beam and thereby pivoting said one or more shift bars. | 03-11-2010 |
Michael G. Snow, White Bear Lake, MN US
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20090056409 | Gasless calibration in metabolic gas analyzers - A method of calibrating a metabolic analyzer incorporating an oxygen analyzer and a NDIR carbon dioxide analyzer in the field that does not require the use of gas cylinders containing gases of known concentration is described. In calibrating the CO | 03-05-2009 |
Parker Dan Snow, Kensal, ND US
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20100316460 | MOVEABLE TIEDOWN - A system for securing objects in an aircraft can comprise a structure in an aircraft having a plurality of receiving holes and a tie down. The tie down can comprise a housing and a fitting. The housing can have at least one engagement pin for selective positioning wherever the receiving holes are located. The fitting can be capable of receiving and securing a restraint to the housing and configured to rotate about the engagement pin to facilitate securing objects in an aircraft. | 12-16-2010 |
20130129440 | MOVEABLE TIEDOWN - A system for securing objects in an aircraft can comprise a structure in an aircraft having a plurality of receiving holes and a tie down. The tie down can comprise a housing and a fitting. The housing can have at least one engagement pin for selective positioning wherever the receiving holes are located. The fitting can be capable of receiving and securing a restraint to the housing and configured to rotate about the engagement pin to facilitate securing objects in an aircraft. | 05-23-2013 |
Patricia Snow, Charlotte, NC US
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20100161360 | STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGEMENT - An information technology (IT) strategic management system (and corresponding methodology) that enhances efficiency and effectiveness of IT planning processes and projects is provided. In particular aspects, the systems commence with a review of current IT state and strategy influencers. The state is analyzed to establish (or alternatively, to update) a strategy summary. The strategy summary can be presented for leadership approval and subsequently communicated to stakeholders for deployment. | 06-24-2010 |
20140195307 | STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGEMENT - An information technology (IT) strategic management system (and corresponding methodology) that enhances efficiency and effectiveness of IT planning processes and projects is provided. In particular aspects, the systems commence with a review of current IT state and strategy influencers. The state is analyzed to establish (or alternatively, to update) a strategy summary. The strategy summary can be presented for leadership approval and subsequently communicated to stakeholders for deployment. | 07-10-2014 |
Paul Snow, Austin, TX US
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20140143198 | AUTOMATIC TEST GENERATION FOR DECISION TABLE BASED RULES - Systems and methods are disclosed for testing decision table-based rules. In an embodiment, a memory device may store instructions that cause a processor to perform a method comprising receiving one or more constraints for a set of data attributes, generating a structured data set of the data attributes having values based on the one or more constraints, and providing the structured data set to a decision table-based rule set. | 05-22-2014 |
Peter T. Snow, Macungie, PA US
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20140141144 | SELF ADJUSTING ROTISSERIE DEVICE - A self adjusting rotisserie device utilizing multiple positions to achieve leveling on uneven surfaces and automatic alignment on each end of a spit through the use of rotational standards and rotational attachment of a hanging motor housing and a hanging bearing housing, each fixedly attached to rods and removably attached to two standards, and each removably attached to a base; a method of cooking food utilizing a self adjusting rotisserie. | 05-22-2014 |
Rachel Snow, Marietta, GA US
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20120260286 | Creating Client-Based Playlists with Scheduling Functionality - Content scheduling may be provided. First, a media guide may be displayed. Next, a plurality of asset selection input data respectively corresponding to a plurality of assets selected from the displayed media guide may be received. Then the plurality of asset selection input data may be stored in a playlist database. The playlist database may then be executed. | 10-11-2012 |
20130276015 | VIRTUAL SET-TOP BOXES - Systems and methods for providing virtual set-top boxes are described. A virtual set-top box associated with at least one of a customer of a service provider or a customer account with the service provider may be established by a service provider system. A communications session with a customer device may be established by the service provider system via a wide area network. Based upon the established communications session, the virtual set-top box may be initiated by the service provider system. One or more parameters for communicating content from the virtual set-top box to the customer device may be identified, and the content may be communicated by the service provider system to the customer device based at least in part upon the identified one or more parameters. | 10-17-2013 |
Randall Corey Snow, Pocatello, ID US
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20110256499 | Dental Mirror - A dental mirror having an elongate handle and a mirror angularly disposed from one end of said handle. The mirror has an outer perimeter of at least two straight sides—which provides expanded surface area—which meet at a corner having a radius such that the corner retracts the cheek of a dental patient when the mirror is disposed in a viewing position in proximity to the outer side of the gums or teeth. | 10-20-2011 |
Raymond J. Snow, Rockford, IL US
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20150079326 | Security Sticker and Method for Banking Cards - The present invention relates to banking card stickers that provide protection of information displayed on banking cards, by allowing the user to apply an adhesive backed, tamper evident and opaque sticker over all but the last four numbers of the user's card on the front and back of the card, the card code number on either the front or rear of the card, and the card's signature block. Each strip is adhesive backed and opaque. Different embodiments of the security stickers are provided for the user to choose for different kinds of banking cards. An adhesive sticker kit for banking cards may have at least two adhesive stickers covering the front and back of the bank account numbers displayed on the banking cards, at least one sticker of different size covering the security code of the banking cards, another sticker covering the signature block, and at least one sticker displays account information protection advisory statements. The security sticker substrate has a top layer that will crack if someone attempts to remove the sticker from the card, thereby alerting the cardholder that someone has tampered with the banking card. The cardholder may then notify the bank service provider that the card has been compromised. | 03-19-2015 |
20150101364 | Jewel Shall Clasp Protector - This present invention relates to jewelry clasp protection caps. The jewelry clasp protection caps comprise two halves of covering clamshells forming an oval shaped inner chamber to allow the jewelry clasp to easily fit into the oval shaped chamber. In an embodiment, the two halves of covering clamshells are connected through an over-center spring-loaded hinge. The covering clamshells can open and close with the spring-loaded hinge. In another embodiment, the two halves are held in a closed position by engagement between a protrusion on one half and an engaging groove on the other half. The two clamshell members have at least two smooth recesses in their edges to form openings that allow the jewelry chain or chains to pass through the clamshell members. Different designs of the clamshell members can be provided to the jewelry wearer to match their different jewelry. | 04-16-2015 |
Richard H. Snow, Chicago, IL US
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20140152312 | STIMULATING PRODUCTION FROM OIL WELLS USING AN RF DIPOLE ANTENNA - A system emplaced in a subsurface formation configured to produce radio frequency (RF) fields for recovery of thermally responsive constituents includes coaxially disposed inner and outer conductors connected at an earth surface to an RF power source. The inner and outer conductors form a coaxial transmission line proximate said earth surface and a dipole antenna proximate said formation. The inner conductor protrudes from the outer conductor from a junction exposing a gap between the conductors to a deeper position within the formation. The RF power source is configured to deliver, via the conductors, RF fields to the formation. The system also includes at least one choke structure attached to said outer conductor at a distance at least ¼ wavelength above said junction. The choke structure is configured to confine a majority of said RF fields in a volume of said formation situated adjacent to said antenna. | 06-05-2014 |
Richard N. Snow, Reno, NV US
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20090104964 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE AND GAMING METHOD PROVIDING PLAYER PHYSICAL ACTIVATION OF THE SYMBOL GENERATOR - A gaming device and method which includes a symbol generator which includes a plurality of symbols. The gaming device enables the player to actuate or to physically move the symbol generator. After the symbol generator is moving, the gaming device randomly determines a symbol to indicate on the symbol generator. The gaming device then continues the movement of the symbol generator to indicate the determined symbol and provides any awards associated with the indicated symbol to the player. | 04-23-2009 |
20100113128 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A REEL STRIP POSITION - A gaming device is provided, including a reel that includes a reel strip having a plurality of patterns, a sensor configured to detect a pattern of the plurality of patterns, and a controller coupled to the sensor, wherein the controller is programmed to determine an orientation of the reel strip and an identity of the reel strip based on the detected pattern. | 05-06-2010 |
Richard Scott Snow, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL US
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20130179202 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYSIS OF INFRASTRUCTURE - A method and a system for analyzing infrastructure are provided. In one embodiment, a system for analyzing infrastructure is provided. The system includes a grid intelligence quotient as a service (GIQAAS) system. The GIQAAS system includes an infrastructure data gathering system having a first input form configured to collect an economic data related to an infrastructure. The GIQAAS system further includes an economic modeling system configured to import the economic data and to derive an economic analysis based on the economic data. The GIQAAS system is configured to provide the infrastructure data gathering system to a first user for collection of the economic data, and to provide the economic modeling system to a second user for derivation of the economic analysis. | 07-11-2013 |
20140288993 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ANALYSIS OF INFRASTRUCTURE - A method and a system for analyzing infrastructure are provided. In one embodiment, a system for analyzing infrastructure is provided. The system includes a grid intelligence quotient as a service (GIQAAS) system. The GIQAAS system includes an infrastructure data gathering system having a first input form configured to collect an economic data related to an infrastructure. The GIQAAS system further includes an economic modeling system configured to import the economic data and to derive an economic analysis based on the economic data. The GIQAAS system is configured to provide the infrastructure data gathering system to a first user for collection of the economic data, and to provide the economic modeling system to a second user for derivation of the economic analysis. | 09-25-2014 |
Richard Scott Snow, Roswell, GA US
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20100145767 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING A CONTRACT - Embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for analyzing a contract. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for estimating a contract's profitability and risk exposure using various contract terms, potential cash flows, and pricing strategies can be provided. By estimating the contract's profitability and risk exposure across a variety of conditions, a valuation-risk profile is determined and can be presented to a user. The valuation-risk profile provides an objective value of any particular contract component and a quantitative framework for negotiation purposes. In addition, the valuation-risk profile can be used as part of a larger strategic plan, for risk assessment, and for general decision-making. | 06-10-2010 |
Robert A. Snow, West Chester, PA US
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20120064160 | Fibrate-statin Combinations with Reduced Fed-fasted Effects - This invention discloses an orally administered pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of elevated levels of cholesterol and related conditions comprising a statin and fenofibrate in the form of microparticles of solid fenofibrate that are stabilized by phospholipid as a surface active substance, wherein a therapeutically effective amount of the composition provides the statin and a quantity of fenofibrate to a fasted human patient that is greater than 80% of the quantity of fenofibrate provided by the same amount of the composition when administered to the same patient who has been fed a high fat meal. | 03-15-2012 |
Robert K. Snow, Kernersville, NC US
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20100025949 | Rear steer lawn mowing vehicle with front steering means - A rear steer mower having a front steering assembly is provided. The front steering assembly includes a steering wheel, a steering shaft, a pair of toed out negatively castered front wheels and a linking element configured to receive rotational input from the steering wheel to the pair of front wheels. | 02-04-2010 |
Roger Snow, Las Vegas, NV US
Susan E. Snow, Raymond, ME US
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20100304124 | COATING FORMULATION FOR OFFSET PAPER AND PAPER COATED THEREWITH - Coated paper for offset printing comprising at least on one side a top coating layer with improved ink scuff behaviour, said top coating layer comprising a pigment part, the 100 parts in dry weight thereof comprising in the range of 2-40 parts in dry weight of a fine particulate, preferably organosilane surface-treated Phyllosilicate pigment like (as pure as possible) Talcum, a binder part of 2-20 parts in dry weight of binder and optionally additives in the range of 0-8 parts in dry weight. | 12-02-2010 |
Timothy B. Snow, Westford, MA US
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20120117161 | HANDLING EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS HAVING HUMAN DELEGATE PREPARED SUMMARIES - The disclosure provides a solution for delegating email messages for human summaries. In the solution, an email message in an inbox of an account holder can be identified, where the email message has a read status of unread. The email message can be from a sender and can comprise email content. The email message can be sent from the inbox of the account holder to a delegate. The delegate can be associated with an email address corresponding to a human who is not the account holder or the sender. A summary can be received for the email content from the delegate. The summary can be presented in a user interface to the account holder. Responsive to presenting the summary, the read status of the email message can be changed from unread to read. | 05-10-2012 |
20120174061 | CODE SUGGESTION IN A SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOL - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for the automated suggestion of code usage patterns in an IDE. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for automated suggestion of code usage patterns in an IDE is provided. The method includes receiving input of a code snippet for a source code file of a software development project loaded into memory of a host computer for display through an IDE. The method further includes matching terms of the received input to terms in different blocks of code in different source code files of the software development project. The method yet further includes selecting one of the different blocks of code as a code completion choice for insertion into the source code file in the IDE. Finally, the method includes inserting the selected one of the different blocks of code into the source code file in the IDE. | 07-05-2012 |
20120197628 | CROSS-LANGUAGE SPELL CHECKER - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for multi-lingual support during spell checking of a block of text. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for multi-lingual spell checking of a block of text is provided. The method includes spell checking text of a source language such as a word in a source language in a block of text of the source language in a computer program executing in memory of a host computer. The method further includes locating suggested correctly spelled text for the spell checked text in a dictionary for the source language. The method yet further includes translating the located suggested correctly spelled text into a translation of the located suggested correctly spelled text in a secondary language. Finally, the method includes displaying both the located suggested correctly spelled text in the source language and the translation of the located suggested correctly spelled text in the secondary language in connection with the spell checked text. | 08-02-2012 |
Timothy Bruce Snow, Littleton, MA US
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20150082277 | Automatic Pre-detection of Potential Coding Issues and Recommendation for Resolution Actions - A tool for automatic pre-detection of potential software product impact according to a statement placed in a software development system, and for automatically recommending for resolutions which accesses a repository of information containing a history of changes and effects of the changes for a software project; using a received a statement in natural language to perform a natural language search of the repository; according to the findings of the search of the repository, using a machine learning model to compose an impact prediction regarding the received statement relative to the findings; and automatically placing an advisory notice regarding to the impact prediction into the software development system, wherein the advisory notice is associated with the received statement. | 03-19-2015 |
Timothy L. Snow, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100085801 | Methods of Forming Thin Films for Molecular Based Devices - The invention generally encompasses methods of forming thin films molecular based devices, and devices formed therefrom. Some embodiments relate to molecular memory cells, molecular memory arrays, electronic devices including molecular memory, and processing systems and methods for producing molecular memories. More particularly, the present invention encompasses methods and molecular based devices comprising a wetting layer and redox-active molecules. | 04-08-2010 |
Trevor Snow, Bloomington, IN US
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20110075513 | LOCATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING NODE AND TARGET ACQUISITION - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for finding and physically altering underground targets. Multiple nodes are dispersed into the ground and determine their spatial orientation using seismic waves, and then operate as an array to locate and properly time kinetic pulses to focus seismic waves on the target. | 03-31-2011 |
20120092963 | PROJECTILE FOR FOCUSING A KINETIC PULSE ARRAY - The present disclosure relates to a method and system for finding and physically altering underground targets. Multiple projectiles are dispersed into the ground and determine their spatial orientation using seismic waves, and then operate as an array to locate and properly time kinetic pulses to focus seismic waves on the target. | 04-19-2012 |