Sorensen, US
A. Gregory Sorensen, Belmont, MA US
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20100030062 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ANALYZE BLOOD PARAMETERS USING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A system and method for accurately producing MR images of selected vascular compartments includes employing a control scan and a tag scan, each including velocity selective modules that suppress signal from blood flowing faster than a given cutoff velocity, to acquire control and tag sets of NMR data that may be subtracted to produce a compartment-specific MR image that is substantially free of information from stationary tissues and blood outside the selective vascular compartments. Accordingly, physiological parameters, such as oxygen saturation (SaO | 02-04-2010 |
20120179028 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER PERMEABILITY TO WATER - A method is provided for measuring a permeability of a subject's blood-brain barrier to water. The method includes acquiring, with an magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) system, a first T | 07-12-2012 |
Alma Gregory Sorensen, Belmont, MA US
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20120146639 | METHOD FOR TWO-DIMENSIONAL CORRELATION MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY - Methods for low-power in vivo localized multi-dimensional correlated magnetic resonance spectroscopy (“MRS”) are provided. Low-power adiabaticity is achieved, generally, using gradient-modulated radio frequency pulses for localization and mixing. The provided pulse sequences also provide a mechanism for longitudinal mixing, which significantly increases the efficiency of magnetization transfer and thereby increases signal-to-noise ratio. | 06-14-2012 |
20120197103 | Method For Calculation and Generation of Spatially-Tailored Parallel Radio Frequency Saturation Fields - A method for producing magnetic resonance images of a subject in which artifacts resulting from a localized source, such as from pulsatile blood flow, are substantially mitigated is provided. The location of an artifact source, at which spins corresponding to flowing blood are located, is identified. Using this identified artifact source location, a region-of-saturation is calculated. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is then directed to perform a pulse sequence that results in the generation of a radio frequency (RF) saturation field being produced by an array of RF transmission coils. The RF saturation field is sized and shaped according to the calculated region-of-saturation. Images are reconstructed from image data acquired after application of the RF saturation field, and artifacts related to motion of the spins at the identified location of the artifact source are substantially mitigated in these images. | 08-02-2012 |
Alma Gregory Sorensen, Lexington, MA US
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20080224700 | System and method for displaying medical imaging spectral data as hypsometric maps - A system and method for displaying MR spectroscopy data acquired using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes acquiring MR spectroscopy data from a region of interest using the MRI system. The MR spectroscopy data is processed to determine relative spectral amplitudes of each of a plurality of points in the MR spectroscopy data resulting from frequency components of molecules in the region of interest. Each of the plurality of points is mapped to a particular optical parameter based at least upon on the relative spectral amplitude associated with each point and a point is generated for each of the plurality of points having the optical parameter mapped thereto. The points for each of the plurality of points are arranged to form a hypsometric map. | 09-18-2008 |
Amanda Sorensen, Huntersville, NC US
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20120011159 | MONITORING COMMUNICATIONS - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for monitoring communications are presented. A communication that includes non-public information may be identified. Subsequently, it may be determined whether the communication meets at least one outlier condition. In response to determining that the communication meets the at least one outlier condition, the communication may be submitted for review. | 01-12-2012 |
20120011245 | MONITORING COMMUNICATIONS - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for monitoring communications are presented. A first username may be compared with a second username. The first username may be associated with a sender of a communication, and the second username may be associated with a recipient of the communication. Thereafter, based on the comparing, the probability that the first username and the second username are both associated with a single entity may be determined. In at least one arrangement, in response to determining that the probability exceeds a threshold, it may be determined that the first username and the second username are both associated with the single entity. In at least one additional arrangement, the threshold may be modified automatically based on previously analyzed incident data. | 01-12-2012 |
20120023324 | INSIDER THREAT CORRELATION TOOL - Systems and methods for calculating threat scores for individuals within an organization or domain are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to computer-implemented methods that form a predictive threat rating for user accounts. In one implementation, a threat score representing a first time period may be calculated. The first threat score may be calculated from a quantification of a plurality of activity violations across a plurality of control groups. Weighting schemes may be applied to certain activities, controls, and/or user accounts. Further embodiments may be configured to consider additional indicators. Further aspects relate to apparatuses configured to execute methods for ranking individual user accounts. Certain embodiments may not block transmissions that violate predefine rules, however, indications of such improper transmission may be considered when constructing a threat rating. | 01-26-2012 |
20120023576 | INSIDER THREAT CORRELATION TOOL - Systems and methods for calculating threat scores for individuals within an organization or domain are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to computer-implemented methods that form a predictive threat rating for user accounts. In one implementation, a threat score representing a first time period may be calculated. The first threat score may be calculated from a quantification of a plurality of activity violations across a plurality of control groups. Weighting schemes may be applied to certain activities, controls, and/or user accounts. Further embodiments may be configured to consider additional indicators. Further aspects relate to apparatuses configured to execute methods for ranking individual user accounts. Certain embodiments may not block transmissions that violate predefine rules, however, indications of such improper transmission may be considered when constructing a threat rating. | 01-26-2012 |
Bill Sorensen, Blue Springs, MO US
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20130305661 | VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE - The invention relates to a vacuum packaging machine for producing an evacuated packaging of a product, which is disposed between an upper film and a lower film, and which can also be reliably used for thicker cover films or hard packaging. | 11-21-2013 |
Brent A. Sorensen, Ogden, UT US
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20100268507 | APPARATUS FOR TESTING MULTIPLE CONDUCTOR WIRING AND TERMINATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS - An apparatus for testing connections in a system has a plurality of inputs each adapted to couple to a test point in the system under test and a switching module. The switching module includes a first output selectively coupled to receive a first group of one or more of the inputs and a set of outputs corresponding in number to the plurality of inputs, each being selectively coupled to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of inputs. The apparatus may also include a meter coupled to the first switching module output and an array of nodes coupled to the set of switching module outputs, where each node couples a signal to a row sense line and a column sense line. | 10-21-2010 |
Bryan L. Sorensen, Gages Lake, IL US
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20100276092 | METHOD OF PRE-TREATING WOODCHIPS PRIOR TO MECHANICAL PULPING - A method of making pulp adapted to be used in forming corrugating medium is disclosed. The method comprises cooking woodchips in a first liquor in the absence of an alkali addition. The method further comprises mechanically fiberizing the woodchips to form a pulp. The method further comprises separating hydrolyzate from the pulp. The method further comprises treating the pulp with a second liquor, the second liquor including at least one alkali. The method further comprises refining the pulp. | 11-04-2010 |
Bryant Sorensen, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20130285747 | DIGITAL AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL - Systems, devices, and methods are provided to inhibit apparent amplitude modulation in non-linear processing that causes distortion in a processed signal. One aspect of the invention includes a hearing aid. The hearing aid includes a microphone to receive an input signal, a speaker to reproduce the input signal, and a processor. The processor processes the input signal using a gain. The processor includes an inhibitor, which inhibits distortions, and an adjuster, which adjusts the gain. The inhibitor acts to smooth an envelope of the input signal to inhibit undesired modulation. The adjuster adjusts the gain if the envelope is either above or below a threshold. | 10-31-2013 |
Bryant Sorensen, Colorado Spring, CO US
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20090208033 | DIGITAL AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL - Systems, devices, and methods are provided to inhibit apparent amplitude modulation in non-linear processing that causes distortion in a processed signal. One aspect of the invention includes a hearing aid. The hearing aid includes a microphone to receive an input signal, a speaker to reproduce the input signal, and a processor. The processor processes the input signal using a gain. The processor includes an inhibitor, which inhibits distortions, and an adjuster, which adjusts the gain. The inhibitor acts to smooth an envelope of the input signal to inhibit undesired modulation. The adjuster adjusts the gain if the envelope is either above or below a threshold. | 08-20-2009 |
Carl A. Sorensen US
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20100184290 | SUBSTRATE SUPPORT WITH GAS INTRODUCTION OPENINGS - Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to an apparatus and a method for placing a substrate substantially flush against a substrate support in a processing chamber. When a large area substrate is placed onto a substrate support, the substrate may not be perfectly flush against the substrate support due to gas pockets that may be present between the substrate and the substrate support. The gas pockets can lead to uneven deposition on the substrate. Therefore, pulling the gas from between the substrate and the support may pull the substrate substantially flush against the support. During deposition, an electrostatic charge can build up and cause the substrate to stick to the substrate support. By introducing a gas between the substrate and the substrate support, the electrostatic forces may be overcome so that the substrate can be separated from the susceptor with less or no plasma support which takes extra time and gas. | 07-22-2010 |
Carl D. Sorensen, Provo, UT US
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20100064831 | INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WITH HYBRID ACCELERATOR - Disclosed are systems, assemblies, and components that relate to power transfer. In particular, the disclosed systems includes a transmission that offers variable speeds and changes between different gear ratios while maintaining constant engagement. Constant engagement may be maintained by tooth-to-tooth contact to be scalable for a variety of applications. An example system includes a phase shifting mechanism. The phase shifting mechanism may include an eccentric gear that provides an oscillating output. The oscillating output creates an overall gear ratio change that slides between gear ratios, thereby allowing changes to occur in small, and possibly infinitely small increments. According to one example, an eccentric gear has a changing base radius and includes a tooth with a hybrid profile that has a base the width of an initial profile, and a width at a top of the tooth that is that of a final profile. | 03-18-2010 |
20100146866 | Friction stir welding using a superabrasive tool - A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool. | 06-17-2010 |
20110297733 | FRICTION STIR WELDING USING A SUPERABRASIVE TOOL - A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool. | 12-08-2011 |
20130062395 | FRICTION STIR WELDING USING A SUPERABRASIVE TOOL - A probe for friction stir welding MMCs, ferrous alloys, non-ferrous alloys, and superalloys, as well as non-ferrous alloys, the probe including a shank, a shoulder, and a pin disposed through the shoulder and into the shank, wherein the pin and the shoulder at least include a coating comprised of a superabrasive material, the pin and shoulder being designed to reduce stress risers, disposing a collar around a portion of the shoulder and the shank to thereby prevent movement of the shoulder relative to the shank, and incorporating thermal management by providing a thermal flow barrier between the shoulder and the shank, and between the collar and the tool. | 03-14-2013 |
20140207274 | EFFORT MODULATION FOR PROCESS CONTROL OF FRICTION STIR OPERATIONS - A system and method for making adjustments to output effort from a spindle driver using a multi-stage nested control loop of an active controller to provide constant power to a friction stir zone during a friction stir operation. Providing constant power facilitates temperature control within the friction stir zone and thereby improves the result of the operation such as a weld. | 07-24-2014 |
Cary V. Sorensen, Knoxville, TN US
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20090013870 | Landfill Gas Purification Method and System - The present disclosure provides a method for separating and purifying a landfill gas stream. In one embodiment, the method includes a step of collecting a crude landfill gas stream which includes at least methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen gases. The method also includes a step of separating the crude landfill gas stream into at least an intermediate landfill gas stream and a first waste gas stream using a membrane separation unit, wherein the intermediate landfill gas stream is enriched in methane and depleted in carbon dioxide relative to the crude landfill gas stream. The method further includes a step of separating the intermediate landfill gas stream into at least a final landfill gas stream and a second waste gas stream using a pressure swing adsorption separation unit, wherein the final landfill gas stream is enriched in methane and depleted in carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen relative to the intermediate landfill gas stream. In some embodiments. VOCs in the waste gas streams are destroyed using a thermal oxidizer. | 01-15-2009 |
20110023710 | LANDFILL GAS PURIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a method for separating and purifying a landfill gas stream. In one embodiment, the method includes a step of collecting a crude landfill gas stream which includes at least methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen gases. The method also includes a step of separating the crude landfill gas stream into at least an intermediate landfill gas stream and a first waste gas stream using a membrane separation unit, wherein the intermediate landfill gas stream is enriched in methane and depleted in carbon dioxide relative to the crude landfill gas stream. The method further includes a step of separating the intermediate landfill gas stream into at least a final landfill gas stream and a second waste gas stream using a pressure swing adsorption separation unit, wherein the final landfill gas stream is enriched in methane and depleted in carbon dioxide, oxygen, and nitrogen relative to the intermediate landfill gas stream. The first and second waste gas streams are collected to form a fuel composition and the fuel composition is delivered to a generator unit so that the fuel composition may be used to produce electricity. | 02-03-2011 |
Chris Sorensen, Seattle, WA US
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20110276920 | Systems and methods for selecting data elements, such as population members, from a data source - Systems and methods for selecting data elements, such as population members, from a data source include translating the data source into a reverse schema. The reverse schema includes one or more data objects, each data object having a reverse access identifier and at least one unique identifier from the data source corresponding to the reverse access identifier. In some embodiments, access to data elements is provided using the reverse schema translation. A user may select a filter represented by a reverse access identifier in order to exclude those data elements associated with that reverse access identifier. In response, information associated with non-excluded data elements, such as population size, is provided for display. | 11-10-2011 |
Dane Sorensen, Issaquah, WA US
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20130119597 | Raised, Space Saving Cutting Board - A cutting board used on a standard height counter of work table in a food preparation area that includes an elevated, raised horizontally aligned planar panel that enables a chef to stand upright and thereby reduces back strain. The planar panel is supported by two downward extending, perpendicularly aligned vertical side panels. The widths and lengths of the planar panel and the side panels are sufficiently and the side panels are sufficiently spaced apart on the planar panel to create a lower rectangular storage cavity that can receive a ‘hotel pan’. The side panels are aligned inward and slightly offset from the lateral edges of the planar panel to form lateral overhanging edges that can extend over the edge of the ‘hotel pan’ when the ‘hotel pan is placed on the work table adjacent to the cutting board. The cutting board is made of plastic or other dishwasher compatible material. | 05-16-2013 |
Daniel D. Sorensen, Blaine, MN US
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20130126474 | SURFACE IMPROVEMENT ON ELECTRIC DISCHARGE MACHINED TITANIUM ALLOY MINIATURE PARTS FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - The invention describes a process to remove a recast layer and/or burrs from machining processes to provide a surface of a titanium medical device without dissipation of copper or zinc from the surface of the medical device. | 05-23-2013 |
David I. Sorensen, Houston, TX US
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20080234889 | VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MONITORING APPARATUS - A vehicle has a safe and a utility device operable for performing a task having a result capable of being measured. A local processor is associated with local storage, each of which is housed in a safe preventing access thereto. An operator input console associated with the local storage is carried by the vehicle and is disposed outside the safe. A positioning system associated with the local processor generates position information of the vehicle during operation of the utility device. A sensor associated with the utility device and the local processor generates result information of the result of the operation of the utility device. The local processor stores in the local storage the position information, the result information, and the operator input information. The operator input console and the local processor are adapted and arranged preventing access to the local storage in response to operation of the operator input console. | 09-25-2008 |
Duane A. Sorensen, Cleburne, TX US
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20090285697 | High Pressure Air Pump - A multiple-chamber, multiple-stage reciprocal pump for compressing air through a series of up-strokes and down-strokes. The pump includes an upper reciprocal portion and a fixed portion. The fixed portion further includes a base housing with an ambient air inlet cavity and a compressed air outlet cavity formed therein. It further includes an outlet valve body fixed to the base housing with an outlet valve pneumatically coupled to direct high-pressure compressed air into the outlet cavity. The outlet valve body also has an inlet port pneumatically coupled to the inlet cavity, and there are plural cylinders coupled to the outlet valve body, which slideably and sealably engaged with the upper reciprocal portion, thereby enabling the series of up-strokes and down-strokes to compress air. | 11-19-2009 |
Eric R. Sorensen, Boyce, VA US
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20120090038 | ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION - A method may include forwarding, by a mobile device, a request for identification information associated with a user of the mobile device. The method may also include receiving, from an identification provider, the identification information, and displaying, by the mobile device, at least some of the identification information. | 04-12-2012 |
Erik Sorensen, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110022026 | Methods and Devices for Delivering Drugs Using Drug-Delivery or Drug-Coated Guidewires - The present invention relates to a method of delivering drugs having e.g., anti-proliferative activity in the vascular, preferably, the cardiovascular, system locally or systematically using an at least partially drug-coated guidewire. The drug-coated guidewire, particularly an expansion member or portion thereof, is brought into contact with the target tissue or in circulation and the drugs are quickly released into the area surrounding the device in a short time after the contact step. Once the therapeutic drugs are released, they are quickly and effectively absorbed by the surrounding cells or circulation. | 01-27-2011 |
Erik J. Sorensen, Princeton, NJ US
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20100240721 | SYNTHESIS OF EPOTHILONES, INTERMEDIATES THERETO, ANALOGUES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing epothilone A and B, desoxyepothilones A and B, and analogues thereof. Also provided are analogues related to epothilone A and B and intermediates useful for preparing same. The present invention further provides novel compositions based on analogues of the epothilones and methods for the treatment of cancer and cancer which has developed a multidrug-resistant phenotype. | 09-23-2010 |
20110263663 | SYNTHESIS OF EPOTHILONES, INTERMEDIATES THERETO, ANALOGUES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing epothilone A and B, desoxyepothilones A and B, and analogues thereof. Also provided are analogues related to epothilone A and B and intermediates useful for preparing same. The present invention further provides novel compositions based on analogues of the epothilones and methods for the treatment of cancer and cancer which has developed a multidrug-resistant phenotype. | 10-27-2011 |
20120010281 | ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTITUBERCULAR COMPOUNDS - Infections caused by | 01-12-2012 |
Erin Marie Sorensen, Allentown, PA US
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20100011955 | Gas Purification by Adsorption of Hydrogen Sulfide - Hydrogen sulfide is removed from a hydrogen rich gas stream using adsorbents having a low loss of carbon dioxide adsorption capacity upon sulfur loading including high purity silica gels, titania or highly cross-linked, non-chemically reactive resins. The adsorbents may be used to adsorb both carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, or may be used as a guard bed upstream of a separate carbon dioxide adsorbent. | 01-21-2010 |
20110154989 | Gas Purification by Adsorption of Hydrogen Sulfide - Hydrogen sulfide is removed from a hydrogen rich gas stream using adsorbents having a low loss of carbon dioxide adsorption capacity upon sulfur loading including high purity silica gels, titania or highly cross-linked, non-chemically reactive resins. The adsorbents may be used to adsorb both carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, or may be used as a guard bed upstream of a separate carbon dioxide adsorbent. | 06-30-2011 |
20130125756 | Gas Purification by Adsorption of Hydrogen Sulfide - Hydrogen sulfide is removed from a hydrogen rich gas stream using adsorbents having a low loss of carbon dioxide adsorption capacity upon sulfur loading including high purity silica gels, titania or highly cross-linked, non-chemically reactive resins. The adsorbents may be used to adsorb both carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide, or may be used as a guard bed upstream of a separate carbon dioxide adsorbent. | 05-23-2013 |
Fred Sorensen, Traverse City, MI US
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20130187018 | BANNER BRACKET - A bracket assembly for holding an article has a base having a rod receiving section that receives a rod assembly including a rod to which an article can be hung. The rod receiving section includes a hollow housing in which a spring and actuator are disposed. A sidewall of the housing has an opening including opposed slots that extend upwardly and away from each other from a junction where lower ends of the slots meet. An inner section of the rod assembly extends through the opening in the sidewall of the housing and is secured to the actuator. Upon the rod deflecting in response to wind loading of the article, the inner section of the rod assembly moves upwardly in one of the slots and translates the actuator upwardly compressing the spring. The compressed spring urges the actuator downwardly to return the actuator to a neutral position. | 07-25-2013 |
Gregory Sorensen, Lexington, MA US
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20100030071 | DELAY-COMPENSATED CALCULATION OF TISSUE BLOOD FLOW - Methods for computing perfusion parameters are described. The methods are typically used to analyze magnetic resonance (MR) and other image data and to calculate tissue perfusion parameters such as blood flow in the brain or in tissues in other organs such as the heart. The methods employ a block-circulant matrix for deconvolving the perfusion parameters from the image data. | 02-04-2010 |
20140303481 | Tissue Disorder Imaging Analysis - Methods and systems are described for quantitatively determining a score for a patient having a disorder, e.g. a stroke, in a tissue, such as the brain, by analyzing both the extent and location of damage to the tissue caused by the disorder. | 10-09-2014 |
Gregory Sorensen, Belmont, MA US
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20100026297 | METHOD FOR RELAXATION-COMPENSATED FAST MULTI-SLICE CHEMICAL EXCHANGE SATURATION TRANSFER MRI - A volumetric APT imaging sequence is provided that acquires multi-slice images immediately after a single long continuous wave (CW) RF irradiation, wherein the relaxation-induced loss of CEST contrast is compensated for during post-processing. Thus, a fast volumetric pH-weighted APT imaging technique is provided. | 02-04-2010 |
James Sorensen, Eagan, MN US
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20120247312 | Structural panel insert with honeycomb core - A structural insert with a cellular core as a holder for filler materials, in combination with other dense or porous material types arranged in the structural insert, to achieve a desired shear strength and stiffness in desired locations. The insert having metal within any areas of open porosity and the insert capable of being used as a component in a composite system such as a light weight armor. | 10-04-2012 |
James P. Sorensen, Eagan, MN US
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20100196671 | POLYMERIC COMPOSITE ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Article comprising a monolithic ceramic layer and a polymeric composite layer and method of making is described. The article may be useful, for example, as armor. | 08-05-2010 |
20110259184 | Multi-structure metal matrix composite armor with integrally cast holes - A lightweight armor system according to the present invention includes one or more material layers having a fraction of void volume and at least one of those material layers having holes of various sizes and designs integrated therein. The material layers are infiltrated with liquid metal which solidifies within the materials open porosity to bind the layers together to create a coherent integral structure. The holes may be in the form of tubes which are impervious to metal infiltration and reduce the weight of the armor system while contributing to projectile deflection. | 10-27-2011 |
20120298403 | STRANDED THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITE CABLE, METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Helically stranded thermoplastic polymer composite cable ( | 11-29-2012 |
20130316116 | Composite Ceramic Structure and Method of Manufacture - The Composite Ceramic Structure embodying the principles of the present invention includes a structural composite laminar sheet having top and bottom layers that are equivalent in number and have an identical positioning in the laminar sheet relative to the middle layer. These identically positioned top and bottom layers are further symmetric in both geometry and material composition to alleviate warping during expansion or contraction due to temperature change. At least one top and at least one bottom layers form a metal matrix composite ( | 11-28-2013 |
Jeffrey S. Sorensen, New York, NY US
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20080228464 | Visualization Method For Machine Translation - A method, computer program product and system are provided. The method includes the steps of: providing output text and a confidence value and displaying the output text. The output text includes text in a second language produced from machine translation performed on input text in a first language. The confidence value corresponds to an indication of reliability of the output text. The display of the output text includes a display attribute corresponding to the confidence value of the output text. | 09-18-2008 |
Jeffrey Scott Sorensen, New York, NY US
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20090268908 | Methods and Apparatus for Securely Classifying Data - Techniques are disclosed for securely classifying or decoding data. By way of example, a method of determining a most likely sequence for a given data set comprises a computer system associated with a first party performing the following steps. An encrypted model is obtained from a second party. The encrypted model is utilized to determine cost values associated with a particular sequence of observed outputs associated with the given data set. The cost values are sent to the second party. At least one index of a minimum cost value determined by the second party from the cost values sent thereto is obtained from the second party. A minimum cost sequence resulting from the at least one index is determined as the most likely sequence. | 10-29-2009 |
20140114661 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SPEECH RECOGNITION PROCESSING USING SEARCH QUERY INFORMATION - Methods and systems for speech recognition processing are described. In an example, a computing device may be configured to receive information indicative of a frequency of submission of a search query to a search engine for a search query composed of a sequence of words. Based on the frequency of submission of the search query exceeding a threshold, the computing device may be configured to determine groupings of one or more words of the search query based on an order in which the one or more words occur in the sequence of words of the search query. Further, the computing device may be configured to provide information indicating the groupings to a speech recognition system. | 04-24-2014 |
Jenifer Sorensen, Rapid City, SD US
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20120145640 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION TO REDUCE THE AMOUNTS OF HEAVY METAL IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - The present invention relates to a method for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions by contacting heavy metal-contaminated water with a sorption media, or in particular with carbonate minerals. The present invention also relates to methods of using modified sorption media, such as aggregates of carbonate minerals and modified carbonate minerals, for the removal of heavy metals. | 06-14-2012 |
Jim Sorensen, Eagan, MN US
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20120186427 | Multi-layer metal matrix composit armor with edge protection - The armor tile system embodying the principles of the present invention comprises one or more hybrid tiles which can be connected together to cover a protected structure. Various arrays of material layers may be utilized (1×1, 2×2, 4×4, 2×8, etc) within a hybrid tile system and multiple hybrid tiles may be mounted on the area to be protected. Each hybrid tile comprises one or more material layers stacked within a single metal matrix casting. Each material layer within a hybrid tile includes at least one reinforcement insert arranged along a common surface. The reinforcement inserts comprise material types suitable for containment, structural support, and projectile deflection and destruction. The armor tile system of the present invention is created utilizing a molten metal infiltration process. In the preferred embodiment, the reinforcement inserts are arranged along a common surface within each material layer and further positioned within the mold cavity to create a controlled inner seam between adjacent reinforcement inserts to keep the reinforcement inserts from shifting during metal infiltration. The outer periphery of the material layer(s) and the mold cavity inside periphery has a space defining an outer seam. Both the outer and inner seams may further contain a reinforcement material to enhance the effectiveness of the armor system if desired. The mold cavity is infiltrated with liquid metal which solidifies within the materials open porosity thereby binding the layers together to create a coherent integral structure. | 07-26-2012 |
Jim Sorensen, Whitehouse, OH US
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20110204909 | SOLAR MODULE TEST CONTROL - A method for conditioning a photovoltaic module for testing includes setting an effective irradiance of a continuous light source at a target plane, configuring a test photovoltaic module to operate at a substantially maximum power point configuration, positioning the test photovoltaic module adjacent to the target plane, and configuring the test photovoltaic module for testing by removing the light source, cooling the test module to a testing temperature, and reversing the substantially maximum power point configuration. | 08-25-2011 |
Joseph Sorensen, Bozeman, MT US
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20090241296 | TENSIONING DEVICE - A tensioning device includes a pair of opposing first surfaces defining a first wedge opening. The first surfaces are fixed relative to each other. The first wedge opening is shaped to releasably secure a first portion of a cord. A pair of opposing second surfaces defines a second wedge opening. The second surfaces are fixed relative to each other. The second wedge opening is spaced apart from the first wedge opening. The second wedge opening is shaped to releasably secure a second portion of the cord. A cord block defines a support surface spaced from the first and second wedge openings. The support surface is positioned to slidably support the cord between the first and second wedge openings. | 10-01-2009 |
20090241297 | TENSIONING DEVICE - A tensioning device includes a pair of opposing first surfaces defining a first wedge opening. The first surfaces are fixed relative to each other. The first wedge opening is shaped to releasably secure a first portion of a cord. A pair of opposing second surfaces defines a second wedge opening. The second surfaces are fixed relative to each other. The second wedge opening is spaced apart from the first wedge opening. The second wedge opening is shaped to releasably secure a second portion of the cord. A cord block defines a support surface spaced from the first and second wedge openings. The support surface is positioned to slidably support the cord between the first and second wedge openings. | 10-01-2009 |
Kathy Sorensen, South Amboy, NJ US
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20090006163 | Method and System for Allocating Member Compensation - Compensation to be paid to one or more members of an organization is determined. The organization has members organized in a hierarchical structure comprising first-level members, second-level members, and third-level members. A pool of money to be paid to the members in the organization as compensation is identified. A first portion of the pool is assigned to a first-level member. Then the first-level member determines a second portion of the pool from the first portion to be distributed to members below the first-level member and/or an amount from the first portion to be paid to one or more members below the first-level member. The second portion is assigned to the second-level member. Then the second-level member determines a third portion of the pool to be distributed to members below the second-level member and/or an amount from the second portion to be paid to members below the second-level member. | 01-01-2009 |
Keld Sorensen, Austin, TX US
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20090269780 | Method for Creating a Standard for Multiple Analytes Found in a Starting Material of Biological Origin - The invention provides a method for creating a standard for multiple analytes comprising treating a portion of a sample to substantially remove analytes of interest to produce a series of specifically deficient samples; and determining and mixing an appropriate amount of the series of specifically deficient samples to create a standard. The analyte may be any substance to be measured. | 10-29-2009 |
Khalid Lief Sorensen, Austell, GA US
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20080281464 | Combined Feedback and Command Shaping Controller for Mulitistate Control with Application to Improving Positioning and Reducing Cable Sway in Cranes - Disclosed are algorithms for controlling multiple states of a dynamic system, such as controling positioning and cable sway in cranes. Exemplary apparatus and methods may be implemented using first and second serially coupled feedback loops coupled to a plant and payload that are to be controlled. The first feedback loop comprises a first control module. It generates a filtered actuator command from an error signal derived from a signal representing a desired system state and a feedback signal indicative of the actual system state. The generated signal is operative to position the payload. The second feedback loop comprises a second control module that generates a second actuator command that is operative to cause the plant to have an output of zero, to eliminate disturbance-induced oscillations. Input shaping may be employed in the first loop for eliminating motion-induced oscillations. The first control module is used for precise payload positioning, and the second control module is used to reject disturbance-induced oscillations. A model reference loop may be employed that outputs a modeled response that is an estimate of the response of the plant in the absence of external disturbances, and which may be used to generate a second actuator command for causing the plant to follow the modeled response. | 11-13-2008 |
Kurt Sorensen, Clarks Summit, PA US
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20100323072 | ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOOD PROCESSING - A system and method for reducing microbial populations on food products in a food processing facility. One embodiment provides a combination of interventions including a liquid antimicrobial treatment station that wets a food product with an antimicrobial solution containing at least one antimicrobial agent and a gaseous antimicrobial treatment station that generates and exposes the wetted food product to advanced oxidative gaseous environment. A transport system is provided for transporting the food product between the first and second treatment stations. In one embodiment, the advanced oxidative gases may be generated by plurality of photohydroionization cells. In one embodiment, the system and method may be used in a meat processing facility. | 12-23-2010 |
Lars S. Sorensen, Algonquin, IL US
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20110124323 | COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT FEATURES - A method for answering a communication includes the steps of receiving an incoming communication sent by a sender and intended for a communication device of a recipient and answering the communication with an injected audio, video, text, and/or graphic message. The injected message indicates to the sender, in effect, that the recipient is presently unable to respond to the communication but is or will be made aware of the communication. The method further includes the step of providing a promise fulfillment feature that alerts the recipient to the communication and any promise to follow-up with the sender made in the injected message. | 05-26-2011 |
20120149340 | MESSAGE INJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile communication device including an application running in a first memory of the device, an application audio unit in the first memory, the application audio unit being communicatively coupled to the application operating, and a telephony unit in the first memory, the telephony unit being communicatively coupled to the application, a radio transmission unit including a radio interface unit operating in a second memory and communicatively coupled to the telephony unit, a radio audio unit operating in the second memory, the radio audio unit being communicatively coupled to the radio interface unit, and a hardware driver unit communicatively coupled to the radio interface unit, the hardware driver unit initiating a communication connection between the mobile communication device and another device, an audio switching unit communicatively coupled to the application unit and the radio transmission unit. | 06-14-2012 |
20130039482 | COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT FEATURES - A method for answering a communication includes the steps of receiving an incoming communication sent by a sender and intended for a communication device of a recipient and answering the communication with an injected audio, video, text, and or graphic message. The injected message indicates to the sender, in effect, that the recipient is presently unable to respond to the communication but is or will be made aware of the communication. The method further includes the step of providing a promise fulfillment feature that alerts the recipient to the communication and any promise to follow-up with the sender made in the injected message. | 02-14-2013 |
20130130656 | MESSAGE INJECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A message injection apparatus including a memory, a processor, a connection unit communicatively coupled to a communication device, and an application operating in the memory that is configured to receive audio signals from the communication device and to transmit at least one audio signal to the communication unit based on an operational mode. | 05-23-2013 |
Leif Sorensen, Cape Canaveral, FL US
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20110192736 | Package with Unique Opening Device and Process for Forming Package - A package and a process for forming the package are provided. The process may include providing a first flexible polymer film and a second flexible polymer film, sealing the first film and the second film together to form an enclosure and at least one tab area, and trapping fluid within a discrete portion of the tab area to form a breachable bubble. The enclosure may define an interior volume configured to receive a consumer product. Fluid trapped within a discrete portion of the tab area to form a breachable bubble may be sufficient to cause the bubble to breach upon application of minimal pressure by a user, separating a sealed portion of the first film from the second film. | 08-11-2011 |
20110200275 | PACKAGE CONTAINING A BREACHABLE BUBBLE IN COMBINATION WITH A CLOSURE DEVICE - A sealed package is disclosed that includes a breachable bubble for opening the package in combination with at least one reclosable device. The reclosable device may comprise a pair of opposing interlocking members. The breachable bubble allows for the package to be easily opened while the reclosable device allows for the package to be closed once opened. The breachable bubble and the reclosable device can be preformed on opposing strips that are then incorporated into the package as the package is being formed. | 08-18-2011 |
20140157727 | Package Containing a Breachable Bubble in Combination with a Closure Device - A sealed package is disclosed that includes a breachable bubble for opening the package in combination with at least one reclosable device. The reclosable device may comprise a pair of opposing interlocking members. The breachable bubble allows for the package to be easily opened while the reclosable device allows for the package to be closed once opened. The breachable bubble and the reclosable device can be preformed on opposing strips that are then incorporated into the package as the package is being formed. | 06-12-2014 |
Leif B. Sorensen, Cape Canayeral, FL US
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20100326989 | POUR CHANNEL WITH COHESIVE CLOSURE VALVE AND LOCKING BUBBLE - A container for dispensing various compositions includes a pourable spout located within a breachable bubble. In one embodiment, for instance, the container can be made from flexible polymer films. The container can include a sealed perimeter that defines an opening where a pourable spout is located. A locking bubble can be located over the opening for preventing liquids from being dispensed from the container prior to opening the bubble. When it is desired to dispense the container, the bubble can be breached which therefore allows the contents of the container to be dispensed through the opening. | 12-30-2010 |
Leif B. Sorensen, Cape Canaveral, FL US
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20100278462 | Package With One or More Access Points For Breaking One or More Seals and Accessing the Contents of the Package - An easy to open package is described. The package includes a sealed compartment having a tab region. The tab region is formed by connecting together a first panel to a second panel. Within the tab region, however, are a pair of opposing peel tabs. The peel tabs comprise an area within the tab region where the first panel is not sealed to the second panel. The peel tabs extend from the tab region to an edge of the package. In this manner, a user can peel apart the peel tabs to separate the first panel from the second panel and open the sealed compartment. In one embodiment, at least one of the peel tabs can be coated with a material to prevent the first panel from sealing to the second panel. | 11-04-2010 |
20100300901 | RIGID HOLDING CONTAINER WITH BREACHABLE PERIMETER BUBBLE - A rigid holding container has a flexible cover sheet extending over the holding area for scaling the contents. The container has a wide, flat perimeter lip which provides a firm base for the seal between the cover sheet and the container. A breaching bubble is formed in the seal, under the cover and over the perimeter lip. The consumer breaches the bubble by pressing the bubble against the lip between the thumb and forefinger. The pressure compresses the air in the bubble causing the bubble to expand laterally. The expanding bubble breaches along the perimeter of the lip, producing a peel flap of flexible cover material. The consumer pulls the peel flap while holding the rigid container down, to remove the cover sheet. | 12-02-2010 |
20110120899 | INFLATABLE MAILING PACKAGE - A sealable mailing package and a process for mailing an article are disclosed. In one embodiment, the sealable mailing package includes an enclosure having an open end and a compartment for receiving an article. The enclosure includes an exterior surface and an interior surface. The sealable mailing package further includes at least one inflatable bladder positioned adjacent to the interior surface of the enclosure, and a manual pumping device integrated into the compartment of the enclosure. The manual pumping device is in fluid communication with the at least one inflatable bladder. The sealable mailing package further includes a one way valve located between the pumping device and the at least one inflatable bladder that only allows gas flow from the pumping device to the at least one inflatable bladder, and a sealing member for sealing the open end of the enclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
20130118134 | PACKAGE WITH UNIQUE OPENING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPENING PACKAGE - A package and method for opening the package are disclosed. The package includes a first film ( | 05-16-2013 |
20140047803 | Rigid Holding Container with Breachable Perimeter Bubble - A rigid holding container has a flexible cover sheet extending over the holding area for sealing the contents. The container has a wide, flat perimeter lip which provides a firm base for the seal between the cover sheet and the container. A breaching bubble is formed in the seal, under the cover and over the perimeter lip. The consumer breaches the bubble by pressing the bubble against the lip between the thumb and forefinger. The pressure compresses the air in the bubble causing the bubble to expand laterally. The expanding bubble breaches along the perimeter of the lip, producing a peel flap of flexible cover material. The consumer pulls the peel flap while holding the rigid container down, to remove the cover sheet. | 02-20-2014 |
Margaret A. Sorensen, Fountain Hills, AZ US
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20100101124 | Object Identification System - An object identification apparatus for efficiently distinguishing an object. The object identification apparatus generally includes a body comprised of a unitary one-piece structure, wherein the body is comprised of an expandable material throughout thereof. The body includes a band portion and an identification portion linearly connected to form a non-ending circular structure to encircle an object, such as a beverage container. The identification portion includes a marking space for writing thereupon with a writing utensil. The identification portion is also generally larger in height and thickness than the band portion. | 04-29-2010 |
Mathew Sorensen, Seattle, WA US
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20090299187 | ULTRASOUND BASED METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF KIDNEY STONE FRAGMENTS BEFORE REMOVAL VIA URETEROSCOPY - A transducer is used to send an ultrasound pulse toward a stone and to receive ultrasound reflections from the stone. The recorded time between a pulse that is reflected from the proximal surface and a pulse that is reflected either from the distal surface of the stone or from a surface supporting the stone is used to calculate the stone size. The size of the stone is a function of the time between the two pulses and the speed of sound through the stone (or through the surrounding fluid if the second pulse was reflected by the surface supporting the stone). This technique is equally applicable to measure the size of other in vivo objects, including soft tissue masses, cysts, uterine fibroids, tumors, and polyps. | 12-03-2009 |
20140194737 | Ultrasound Based Method and Apparatus to Determine the Size of Kidney Stone Fragments Before Removal Via Ureteroscopy - A transducer is used to send an ultrasound pulse toward a stone and to receive ultrasound reflections from the stone. The recorded time between a pulse that is reflected from the proximal surface and a pulse that is reflected either from the distal surface of the stone or from a surface supporting the stone is used to calculate the stone size. The size of the stone is a function of the time between the two pulses and the speed of sound through the stone (or through the surrounding fluid if the second pulse was reflected by the surface supporting the stone). This technique is equally applicable to measure the size of other in vivo objects, including soft tissue masses, cysts, uterine fibroids, tumors, and polyps. | 07-10-2014 |
Mathew D. Sorensen, Seattle, WA US
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20090157794 | Multiple Application Activation - A technique for multiple application activation is disclosed. The technique includes a client device receiving from a server an indication of applications available to purchase and a user selecting at least two of the indicated applications to be purchased. Then at least one of the applications is automatically received on the networked computer in response to the applications being selected. A second of the applications is automatically received after the first application has been received. While the second application is being received, the first of the applications is automatically installed and activated. | 06-18-2009 |
Matthew Sorensen, Spanish Fork, UT US
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20120283595 | CERVICAL TENACULUM AND METHODS OF USE - A cervical tenaculum device is disclosed that grasps the cervix in a manner to reduce trauma to the tissue, while providing unimpeded visual access and instrument access to the cervical os. The disclosed embodiments may include a bell configured to engage a vaginal portion of a cervix and create an annular suction chamber against a surface of the vaginal portion the cervix. The suction chamber encircles the external os and uniformly distributes negative pressure in the suction chamber around the engaged surface of the cervix. An opening through a middle portion of the bell allows access to the external os when the bell is engaged, such that the external os remains unobstructed. A method of grasping and manipulating the cervix to perform a gynecological procedure on a subject, using the embodiments of the disclosed cervical tenaculum device is also disclosed. | 11-08-2012 |
Mel Sorensen, Malvern, PA US
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20090010878 | Pulsatile dosing of gossypol for treatment of disease - This invention relates to pulsatile dose administration of gossypol or pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating diseases, disorders and conditions responsive to gossypol, inhibiting the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins, inducing apoptosis in cells and increasing the sensitivity of cells to inducers of apoptosis. | 01-08-2009 |
20090175869 | Pulsatile Dosing of Gossypol for Treatment of Disease - This invention relates to pulsatile dose administration of gossypol, a gossypol-related compound or pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating diseases, disorders and conditions responsive to gossypol or gossypol-related compound, inhibiting the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins, inducing apoptosis in cells and increasing the sensitivity of cells to inducers of apoptosis. | 07-09-2009 |
20100189683 | Pulsatile Dosing of Gossypol for Treatment of Disease - This invention relates to pulsatile dose administration of gossypol or pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating diseases, disorders and conditions responsive to gossypol, inhibiting the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins, inducing apoptosis in cells and increasing the sensitivity of cells to inducers of apoptosis. | 07-29-2010 |
Michael Lesley Sorensen, Waverly, NY US
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20110053270 | Patterning Hydrogels - A method for forming a pattern-coated substrate includes disposing a composition comprising a polysaccharide-based polymer on a substrate to generate a coated substrate. The polysaccharide-based polymer composition is substantially free of cross-linking monomers. The method further includes exposing a portion of the coated substrate to a first dose of UV radiation to induce crosslinking of the polysaccharide-based polymer, wherein a portion of the substrate is shielded from the ionizing radiation. The UV exposed coated substrate may be washed or hydrated to remove uncross-linked polysaccharide-based polymer. | 03-03-2011 |
20110281121 | Surface Treatment and Article - Surfaces having hydrophobic/oleophobic properties and methods of making them. The surfaces disclosed may be used, for example, in touch screen applications or other applications that involve contact with human skin. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281393 | Method of Making an Organic Semiconductor Device - A method of making an organic semiconductor device that comprises providing a surface comprising surface hydroxyl groups; applying an amine to the surface to form a first coated surface; applying a silane compound to the first coated surface to form a second coated surface; exposing the second coated surface to conditions sufficient to chemically react the silane compound with the hydroxyl groups to form a hydrophobic surface; and applying an organic semiconducting material to the hydrophobic surface. | 11-17-2011 |
20110291054 | POLYMERIC FUSED THIOPHENE SEMICONDUCTOR FORMULATION - A formulation including: | 12-01-2011 |
20120220713 | SOLVENT MIXTURE FOR MOLECULAR WEIGHT CONTROL - A method of making a polymer, including: heating, for a sufficient time and temperature, to polymerize a homogenous mixture including of at least one polymerizable monomer, and a solvent mixture comprised of at least a first liquid and a second liquid, the first liquid being a stronger solvent for the product polymer than the weaker second liquid, and the polymer product precipitates from the homogenous mixture during the heating, as defined herein. Also disclosed are semiconducting articles and printable inks prepared with the resulting narrow polydispersity polymers, as defined herein. | 08-30-2012 |
20120280368 | LAMINATED STRUCTURE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - Articles are described utilizing laminated glass substrates, for example, ion-exchanged glass substrates, with flexible glass or polymers and with semiconductor devices which may be sensitive to alkali migration are described along with methods for making the articles. | 11-08-2012 |
20120280373 | ACTIVE ELECTRONICS ON STRENGTHENED GLASS WITH ALKALI BARRIER - Articles are described utilizing strengthened glass substrates, for example, ion-exchanged glass substrates, with oxide or nitride containing alkali barrier layers and with semiconductor devices which may be sensitive to alkali migration are described along with methods for making the articles. | 11-08-2012 |
Nick Sorensen, Lehi, UT US
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20110108575 | PRESSURIZED FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A fluid delivery system comprising a first bladder having a first inlet and a first outlet, the first bladder configured to contain liquid, a second bladder capable of being pressurized by inflation and having a second inlet, the second bladder being formed adjacent to the first bladder, such that the first bladder and the second bladder are integrated to form a pressurized fluid reservoir. | 05-12-2011 |
Nord S. Sorensen, Amarillo, TX US
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20090004051 | Processing of Documents with Medical and Other Waste - The invention relates to methods and apparatus for processing documents with medical and other waste. The method includes the steps of supplying the documents to an apparatus ( | 01-01-2009 |
Paul Sorensen US
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20130311631 | INTEGRATED CLOUD DATA CENTER MANAGEMENT - The present invention is generally directed at systems and methods for managing one or more data centers. Systems in accordance with some embodiments of the invention may include a software as a service (SaaS) application including a user interface for designing or modifying a topology, a VAR application in selective communication with the SaaS application and with one or more data stores, configured to determine how to create or modify the topology by configuring the one or more data centers. Methods in accordance with some embodiments of the invention may include receiving a topology design or edit, communicating with one or more data centers, determining how to satisfy the topology design or edit based on the topology design or edit and communications with the one or more data centers; and satisfying the topology design or edit by creating the designed topology or editing the pre-existing topology. | 11-21-2013 |
Peter Klindt Sorensen, Salem, MA US
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20120197271 | TISSUE REPAIR - An apparatus includes a flexible fixation member having a body with a longitudinal extent and a width, the body defining a plurality of openings through the body, each of the plurality of openings formed substantially cross wise through the width of the body, and a suture having two terminal ends, the suture being interwoven through each of the plurality of openings in the body of the fixation member such that multiple portions of the fixation member are slidably coupled to the suture and configurable to form a cluster within a surgical site. | 08-02-2012 |
20130035692 | SYSTEM FOR USE IN TISSUE REPAIR - The present disclosure relates to a system for use in tissue repair. The system includes a cannulated guide, an obturator configured for insertion through the guide, a drill configured for insertion through the guide, and an anchor delivery tool configured for insertion through the guide. | 02-07-2013 |
20140296883 | TISSUE REPAIR - An apparatus includes a flexible fixation member having a body with a longitudinal extent and a width, the body defining a plurality of openings through the body, each of the plurality of openings formed substantially cross wise through the width of the body, and a suture having two terminal ends, the suture being interwoven through each of the plurality of openings in the body of the fixation member such that multiple portions of the fixation member are slidably coupled to the suture and configurable to form a cluster within a surgical site. | 10-02-2014 |
Robert Greg Sorensen, Lincoln, NE US
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20080226670 | CANINE COMBINATION VACCINES - This invention relates to vaccines and methods for protecting dogs against disease caused by | 09-18-2008 |
Robert K. Sorensen, Champlin, MN US
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20080237060 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROLYTIC TREATMENT OF WATER - Apparatus and related methods for increasing dissolved oxygen levels in water to remove iron and/or manganese. A dissolved oxygen treatment system includes a control system having a power supply and an electrode placed within a water chamber. At the electrode, water is converted into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, wherein the oxygen gas remains in solution and increases the concentration of dissolved oxygen gas in the water. The dissolved oxygen treatment system can be manually configurable wherein the electrode is selectively wired to use either portions of or the whole electrode based upon testing of the water source with a dynamic electrode test system. Alternatively, the dissolved oxygen treatment system can include a smart controller, a variable power supply and a fixed size electrode, wherein the smart controller continually controls the power output to the fixed size electrode so as to control the amount of dissolved oxygen that is generated. | 10-02-2008 |
Rory Kim Sorensen, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110072642 | COMPACT WAVEGUIDE LOAD - A compact integrated waveguide load has a load section disposed within an interior region of the waveguide proximate to a closed end of the waveguide. The load section has a tubiform shape, with an exterior surface congruent with an interior surface of the waveguide and an interior surface defining a circumferential step within the waveguide. A method of making a compact integrated waveguide load includes providing a waveguide and placing electromagnetic wave absorbing materially circumferentially around the interior surface to create an inward step. | 03-31-2011 |
Scott Sorensen US
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20100204210 | METHOD FOR TREATING PULMONARY DISEASES USING RHO KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - This invention relates to methods of treating pulmonary diseases in patients that beta adrenergic receptor agonist therapy is not effective. The method comprises the steps of: identifying a patient who suffers from a pulmonary disease and has reduced responsiveness to treatment with one or more beta adrenergic receptor agonists, and administering to the patient an effective amount of a Rho kinase inhibitor compound, wherein said pulmonary disease is selected from the group consisting of: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory tract illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus infection such as RSV-induced wheezing, airway hyperreactivity, or bronchiolitis, bronchiectasis, alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, lymphangioleiomyomatosis, cystic fibrosis, bronchiolitis or wheezing caused by agents other than respiratory syncytial virus, chronic bronchitis, and occupational lung diseases. | 08-12-2010 |
Scott D. Sorensen, Morrisville, NC US
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20090325905 | METHOD FOR TREATING DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH ALTERATIONS IN CELLULAR INTEGRITY USING RHO KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - This invention is directed to methods of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with alterations in cellular integrity including alterations in endothelial permeability, excessive cell proliferation or tissue remodeling. Particularly, this invention is directed to methods of treating diabetic nephropathy, malaria, or cancer. The method comprises identifying a subject in need of the treatment, and administering to the subject an effective amount of a novel rho kinase inhibitor compound to treat the disease. | 12-31-2009 |
20090325958 | METHOD FOR TREATING PULMONARY DISEASES USING RHO KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - This invention is directed to methods of preventing or treating diseases or conditions of the lungs associated with excessive cell proliferation, remodeling, inflammation, vasoconstriction, bronchoconstriction, airway hyperreactivity and edema. Particularly, this invention is directed to methods of treating pulmonary diseases such as asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; respiratory tract illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus; pulmonary arterial hypertension; acute respiratory distress syndrome and ventilator induced lung injury; cystic fibrosis; bronchiectasis; alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency; rhinitis; rhinosinusitis; primary ciliary dyskinesia; pneumonia; bronchiolitis caused by agents other than respiratory syncytial virus; and interstitial lung disease including lymphangioleiomyomatosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; obliterative bronchiolitis or bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia due to lung transplantation or HSCT; nonspecific interstitial pneumonia; cryptogenic organizing pneumonia; acute interstitial pneumonia; respiratory bronchiolitis-associated interstitial lung disease; or pulmonary sarcoidosis. The method comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of a rho kinase inhibitor compound to treat the disease. | 12-31-2009 |
20100008968 | METHOD FOR TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES USING RHO KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - This invention is directed to methods of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with excessive cell proliferation, remodeling, inflammation, and vasoconstriction. Particularly, this invention is directed to methods of treating cardiovascular diseases or conditions such as stent restenosis and thrombosis, vascular thrombosis, cerebral vasospasm, atherosclerosis, systemic hypertension, cardiac hypertrophy, and sexual dysfunction. The method comprises identifying a subject in need of the treatment, and administering to the subject an effective amount of a novel Rho kinase inhibitor compound to treat the disease. | 01-14-2010 |
20130005756 | METHOD FOR TREATING PULMONARY DISEASES USING RHO KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - This invention is directed to methods of preventing or treating diseases or conditions of the lungs associated with excessive cell proliferation, remodeling, inflammation, vasoconstriction, bronchoconstriction, airway hyperreactivity and edema. Particularly, this invention is directed to methods of treating pulmonary diseases such as asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; respiratory tract illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus; pulmonary arterial hypertension; acute respiratory distress syndrome and ventilator induced lung injury; cystic fibrosis; bronchiectasis; alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency; rhinitis; rhinosinusitis; primary ciliary dyskinesia; pneumonia; bronchiolitis caused by agents other than respiratory syncytial virus; and interstitial lung disease including lymphangioleiomyomatosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; obliterative bronchiolitis or bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia due to lung transplantation or HSCT; nonspecific interstitial pneumonia; cryptogenic organizing pneumonia; acute interstitial pneumonia; respiratory bronchiolitis-associated interstitial lung disease; or pulmonary sarcoidosis. The method comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of a rho kinase inhibitor compound to treat the disease. | 01-03-2013 |
20130158014 | METHOD FOR TREATING DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH ALTERATIONS IN CELLULAR INTEGRITY USING RHO KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - This invention is directed to methods of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with alterations in cellular integrity including alterations in endothelial permeability, excessive cell proliferation or tissue remodeling. Particularly, this invention is directed to methods of treating diabetic nephropathy, malaria, or cancer. The method comprises identifying a subject in need of the treatment, and administering to the subject an effective amount of a novel rho kinase inhibitor compound to treat the disease. | 06-20-2013 |
20130172324 | METHOD FOR TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES USING RHO KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - This invention is directed to methods of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with excessive cell proliferation, remodeling, inflammation, and vasoconstriction. Particularly, this invention is directed to methods of treating cardiovascular diseases or conditions such as stent restenosis and thrombosis, vascular thrombosis, cerebral vasospasm, atherosclerosis, systemic hypertension, cardiac hypertrophy, and sexual dysfunction. The method comprises identifying a subject in need of the treatment, and administering to the subject an effective amount of a novel Rho kinase inhibitor compound to treat the disease. | 07-04-2013 |
Shawn H. Sorensen, Everett, WA US
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20100065682 | OVERHEAD REST MODULE - A crew rest unit for an aircraft fuselage may be formed as a monocoque shell ( | 03-18-2010 |
Steen Ditlev Sorensen, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20110209021 | Failure Detection and Mitigation in Logic Circuits - The present invention is directed to methods of monitoring logic circuits for failures. In particular, the methods are directed toward establishing parallel logic cores where failures are detected by comparing the parallel paths for equivalence at key locations by a redundancy checker. Any mismatch will result in a predetermined failsafe operational mode. In addition, important techniques are applied to periodically exercise individual parallel paths to ensure that logic cores are verified in a way that does not disturb any process being monitored or controlled. This feature is important in some industries, such as the nuclear power industry, where safety critical operations require a high state of reliability on logic circuit blocks which may be infrequently utilized. | 08-25-2011 |
Steven M. Sorensen, Alpine, UT US
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20110253733 | Bottle Closure with Integrated Flip Top Handle - Closures having an integrated flip top handle for use with liquid containers and for carrying the liquid containers include an end wall, a skirt wall depending from the end wall, an outlet opening associated with the end wall, and a pivot hinge mount for pivotally mounting a flip top to the closure. The closure also includes the flip top pivotally supported by the pivot hinge mount. The flip top includes a closing member that closes the outlet opening when the flip top is in a first position, a pivot support member extending from the closing member to the pivot hinge mount and pivotally attached to the pivot hinge mount, and a carrying member extending from the closing member on a same side of the closing member as the pivot support member with a distal end that extends at least as far as the pivot hinge mount. | 10-20-2011 |
20140069917 | Stackable Container System - The present invention is directed to a stackable container system that includes containers and lids that are configured to allow any of the lids to be used on any of the containers. The bottom of each container interlocks with the top of each lid to allow the containers to be stacked. A handle may also be included that is configured to attach to any of the lids to form a handle for carrying a stack of the interlocked containers. The stackable container system may also include a storage container, such as a beverage bottle, for storing a stack of interlocked containers. Accordingly, each container can be used to store ingredients that are to be later combined in the storage container for consumption. The lids can be configured to be heated or cooled to provide heating or cooling to contents of the container or to the storage container in general. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069918 | CONTAINER LID HAVING INDEPENDENTLY PIVOTING FLIP TOP AND HANDLE - The present invention is directed to a container lid that includes a handle and a flip top that are each independently pivotable along the same axis. The handle can be secured to the container lid between a mount on the lid and the flip top. | 03-13-2014 |
20140091086 | Stackable Container System - The present invention is directed to a stackable container system. The stackable container system can comprise a beverage container, a beverage container lid, a plurality of smaller containers, and a plurality of smaller container lids. The smaller containers and smaller container lids are configured to allow any of the smaller container lids to be used on any of the smaller containers. The bottom of the beverage container and the bottom of each smaller container is also configured to allow the beverage container or smaller container to be interlocked with the top of any of the smaller container lids. In addition to storing beverage ingredients, the stackable container system can also be used to store other edible and inedible ingredients. | 04-03-2014 |
20140360908 | STACKABLE CONTAINER SYSTEM - A stackable container system may comprise a beverage container, a beverage container lid, a plurality of smaller containers, and a plurality of smaller container lids. The smaller containers and smaller container lids are configured to allow any of the smaller container lids to be used on any of the smaller containers. The bottom of the beverage container and the bottom of each smaller container is also configured to allow the beverage container or smaller container to be interlocked with the top of any of the smaller container lids. In addition to storing beverage ingredients, the stackable container system can also be used to store other edible and inedible ingredients. | 12-11-2014 |
Troy Sorensen, Boise, ID US
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20090243021 | ISOLATION STRUCTURES FOR PREVENTING PHOTONS AND CARRIERS FROM REACHING ACTIVE AREAS AND METHODS OF FORMATION - Regions of an integrated circuit are isolated by a structure that includes at least one isolating trench on the periphery of an active area. The trench is deep, extending at least about 0.5 μm into the substrate. The isolating structure prevents photons and electrons originating in peripheral circuitry from reaching the active area. Where the substrate has a heavily-doped lower layer and an upper layer on it, the trench can extend through the upper layer to the lower layer. A thermal oxide can be grown on the trench walls. A liner can also be deposited on the sidewalls of each trench. A fill material having a high-extinction coefficient is then deposited over the liner. The liner can also be light absorbent so that both the liner and fill material block photons. | 10-01-2009 |
Troy A. Sorensen, Big Lake, MN US
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20080277392 | CARGO CONTAINER - A container includes a container assembly being shiftable between a unitized collapsed, transport disposition and a unitized erect, cargo bearing disposition, the container assembly having a plurality of independent assembly members, including a bottom member, four side members and a top member, a plurality of manually operable latches operably coupled to selected container assembly members, the plurality of latches being effective for maintaining the container assembly in the erect, cargo bearing disposition and at least a portion of the plurality of latches being effective for maintaining the container assembly in the unitized collapsed, transport disposition, assembly of the container assembly in the unitized collapsed, transport disposition and in the unitized erect, cargo bearing disposition being effected without the use of tools or loose components. A method of forming a container is further included. | 11-13-2008 |
Troy David Sorensen, Bluffdale, UT US
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20110056570 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING PRESSURE OF NATURAL GAS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF DELIVERING NATURAL GAS - Methods and systems for reducing a pressure of compressed natural gas and for delivering natural gas are disclosed. A regulator comprising a vortex tube may be used to reduce the pressure of compressed natural gas while a temperature thereof is also reduced. The temperature reduction associated with a pressure drop in the compressed natural gas is achieved by throttling the gas at constant enthalpy from 3,000 PSIG to 150 PSIG through the regulator. At least one heat exchanger may be utilized to increase the temperature of the compressed natural gas to a temperature suitable for injection delivery. A pressure-reducing regulator may be used to further reduce a pressure of the gas to about 45 PSIG for delivery to an end-user. | 03-10-2011 |
20110056571 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING PRESSURE OF NATURAL GAS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF DELIVERING NATURAL GAS - Methods and systems for reducing a pressure of compressed natural gas and for delivering natural gas are disclosed. A regulator comprising a vortex tube may be used to reduce the pressure of compressed natural gas while a temperature thereof is also reduced. The temperature reduction associated with a pressure drop in the compressed natural gas is achieved by throttling the gas at constant enthalpy from 3,000 psig to 150 psig through the regulator. At least one heat exchanger may be utilized to increase the temperature of the compressed natural gas to a temperature suitable for injection delivery. A pressure-reducing regulator may be used to further reduce a pressure of the gas to about 45 psig for delivery to an end-user. | 03-10-2011 |
Troy R. Sorensen, Boise, ID US
Wade J. Sorensen, Macomb Township, MI US
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Wayne L. Sorensen, Calcasieu Parish, LA US
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20080261836 | Compositions for use in well servicing fluids - A composition useful in a well servicing fluid comprising a base fluid, comprising from 5-40 wt. % paraffins, from 5-40 wt. % olefins, from 5-20 wt. % naphthenes, from 5-20 wt. % esters, and from 2-10 wt. % oxygenates comprising primarily alcohols and ethers, the base fluid being useful as an additive alone or in conjunction with at least one other component typically used in well servicing fluids such as drilling fluids, workover fluids, packer fluids, etc. | 10-23-2008 |
William R. Sorensen, Blue Springs, MO US
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20090042497 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLAMPING AND CUTTING | 02-12-2009 |