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20120205178 | VEHICLE OVERSPEED PROTECTION SYSTEM - An articulated vehicle is provided having a cab portion, a trailer portion, and a coupling assembly positioned between the cab portion and the trailer portion. A front wheel assembly may support the cab portion, and a rear wheel assembly may support the trailer portion. The vehicle may include an overspeed protection system configured to protect the vehicle from an overspeed condition. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209469 | SECONDARY STEERING TEST METHOD - A method to evaluate a secondary steering system including the steps of lowering the first hydraulic fluid pressure, determining the first hydraulic fluid pressure, sensing a second hydraulic fluid pressure, and comparing the first hydraulic fluid pressure to the second hydraulic fluid pressure. The lowering step includes lowering the first hydraulic fluid pressure provided by the primary steering system power source while the vehicle is traveling at a substantially predetermined speed. The sensing step includes sensing the second hydraulic fluid pressure provided by the secondary steering system power source while an operator of the vehicle is steering the vehicle as the vehicle travels at the predetermined speed. The comparing step includes comparing the first hydraulic fluid pressure to the second hydraulic fluid pressure to determine if the second steering system power source provided fluid to steer the ground-engaging device. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209481 | BRAKE TEST METHOD - A ground engaging vehicle having an engine, a transmission driven by the engine, a controller, and a braking system. The controller is communicatively coupled to the engine and the transmission. The braking system is communicatively coupled to the controller. The controller is configured to execute testing steps to evaluate the braking system. The braking system includes a service brake and/or a parking brake. The testing steps executed by the controller include applying either the service brake or the parking brake; engaging the transmission to drive the vehicle; significantly increasing power output from the engine to the transmission, and sensing whether the transmission has an output movement that is above a predetermined amount. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209502 | WEIGHT-BASED STABILITY DETECTION SYSTEM - A stability detection system is provided for detecting the stability of an articulated vehicle. The stability detection system may include a weigh system configured to measure the weight distribution of the vehicle. A controller may provide a warning when the detected weight distribution exceeds a threshold. | 08-16-2012 |
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20130198079 | Verification of Online Transactions - Systems, methods and devices described herein enable improved identity verification during online financial transactions. In particular, the features of various implementations are used to enable identity verification of account holders of credit cards, debit cards, and other payment instruments during online transactions. For example, in some implementations systems, methods and devices are operable to compare one or more encoded and/or encrypted images of facial features obtained upon activation of the payment instrument or security measures with one or more encoded and/or encrypted images of facial features obtained during a subsequent online transaction to verify that the individual offering the payment instrument as a form of payment is the true and authorized user of the payment instrument. Additionally and/or alternatively, a voice print record and/or location information may be combined with the use of the encoded and/or encrypted images to provide additional security. | 08-01-2013 |
20130204786 | Verification of Online Transactions - Systems, methods and devices described herein enable improved identity verification during online financial transactions. In particular, the features of various implementations are used to enable identity verification of account holders of credit cards, debit cards, and other payment instruments during online transactions. For example, in some implementations systems, methods and devices are operable to compare one or more encoded and/or encrypted images of facial features obtained upon activation of the payment instrument or security measures with one or more encoded and/or encrypted images of facial features obtained during a subsequent online transaction to verify that the individual offering the payment instrument as a form of payment is the true and authorized user of the payment instrument. Additionally and/or alternatively, a voice print record and/or location information may be combined with the use of the encoded and/or encrypted images to provide additional security. | 08-08-2013 |
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20110145145 | Integrated Technology Money Transfer System - A money transfer system where a sender can authorize an escrow agent computer system electronically by touch-tone telephone, computer modem, P.O.S. (point of sale) terminal, live operators, and the like, to send a money transfer such as a cash transfer from their card account such as their credit card, debit card, bank card, ATM card, or a bank checking account, bank savings account, and the like, to a recipient that can access the money transfer at any remote ATM type location or P.O.S. (point of sale) terminal by using magnetic cards such as a specialized magnetic (Cash Magic) card, credit cards, debit cards, and automated teller machine (ATM) card, at anytime and anywhere that the ATM or P.O.S. (point of sale) terminal is located worldwide. The system can be used to quickly and easily send another party cash for pickup at any ATM location or P.O.S. (point of sale) terminal worldwide without having pre-existing relationships between the parties. A sending party can authorize, by touch-tone and PIN (personal identification number) secure codes to a central computer system which authorizes taking of funds from one type account (for example, a bank account, a credit account, and the like) and put credit for access by a recipient-user. The recipient-users can take the cards to withdrawal sites such as ATM machines, merchant machines, credit card machines, banks, and the like, to be used. The invention computer system can monitor the charging transaction and take surcharges based on the amount of cash being transferred and deposited into the escrow account accessible by the debit type cards. The system can be an alternative to wire money transfers, and Western Union type services. The system offers customers an easy method for sending cash, making it available at existing ATM type machine locations throughout the world, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The invention can also allow for having a universal specialized magnetic card permanently tethered to an ATM machine so that money transfer recipients do not need to possess any magnetic card, and/or be used with novel double magnetic sided cards. | 06-16-2011 |
20120209767 | Integrated Technology Money Transfer System - Money transfer system authorizing an escrow agent computer electronically by touch-tone telephone, computer modem, P.O.S. (point of sale) terminal, live operators, to send cash transfers from a sender's account such as their credit, debit, bank, or ATM card, or a bank account, to a recipient who accesses the money at any remote ATM type location or P.O.S. (point of sale) terminal by using cards such as a specialized magnetic cards, credit cards, debit cards, and automated teller machine (ATM) card, at anytime and anywhere. Senders can authorize the transfer by touch-tone and PIN (personal identification number) secure codes. The system can operate without pre-existing relationships, and monitor transactions and take surcharges based on transfer amounts, and use a cards tethered to ATM machines and be used with double magnetic sided cards. | 08-16-2012 |
20130246262 | Integrated Technology Money Transfer System - Money transfer method and system for quickly and easily sending cash from one party via electronic mediums such as phones and computer modems using one of a credit card, debit card, ATM (automated teller machine) card, and/or a bank card and/or bank checking account and/or bank savings account, to another party who accesses an electronic retrieval site using a specialized card, credit card, debit card, ATM card account, or debit card account. Simultaneous money transfers from human sender's available and accessible funds debit card accounts to human recipient's receiving debit card accounts are processed by computer without the necessity of a pre-established relationship between the sending and receiving accounts, and the method and system repeats simultaneous money transfers between other senders and receivers. | 09-19-2013 |
20130246263 | Integrated Technology Money Transfer System - Money transfer method and system for quickly and easily sending cash from one party via electronic mediums such as phones and computer modems using one of a credit card, debit card, ATM (automated teller machine) card, and/or a bank card and/or bank checking account and/or bank savings account, to another party who accesses an electronic retrieval site using a specialized card, credit card, debit card, ATM card account, or debit card account. Simultaneous money transfers from human sender's available and accessible funds debit card accounts to human recipient's receiving debit card accounts are processed by computer without the necessity of a pre-established relationship between the sending and receiving accounts, and the method and system repeats simultaneous money transfers between other senders and receivers. | 09-19-2013 |
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20090269434 | Injection mold friction puller - A friction puller for an injection mold is disclosed. The friction puller has a bolt with a head portion and a threaded portion. The friction puller has first and/or second first substantially hemispherical wedges having a first and/or second passages running through them for the bolt and allow lateral float about the bolt. The friction puller also has a deformable jacket having a third passage running through is for the bolt and first and second substantially hemispherical cups for receiving the first and second substantially hemispherical wedges. The first hemispherical wedge can have a vent relief notch disposed in a top surface of the first hemispherical wedge. The deformable jacket can have a jacket vent notch disposed in a top surface of the deformable jacket. The bolt head and the jacket can have alignment indicator marks thereon. The bolt threads can have a variable pitch diameter. | 10-29-2009 |
20100221380 | Expandable cavity for injection molding tool - An injection molding tool having a first section moveable with respect to a second section. In a first position, the first section contacts the second section along a parting line and forms a cavity. An expandable cavity part is moveably mounted with respect to the second section. In a closed condition, the expandable cavity part is in a retracted or molding position. The expandable cavity part can be moved away from the molding position or the closed condition to a release position or an expanded condition with allows access to molded part or other article. A core pin is either moveably mounted with respect to the expandable cavity part or is in a fixed position with respect to the expandable cavity part. | 09-02-2010 |
20100320632 | ELECTRONIC CYCLE COUNTER - A monitor for maintaining a mold cycle count with an actuator sending a count signal to a processor following a mold operation. The monitor further includes a timer having an active mode and a sleep mode. The processor generates an average cycle time and an activity percentage of the mold taking into account active and sleep periods of the mold. | 12-23-2010 |
20100323054 | External plate locks for mold plates - A locking device for a mold including more than one movable plate. A spring-biased wedge block includes a first side wall and an opposing second side wall that is beveled with respect to the first side wall. A latch bar includes an inclined latch end for engaging with the second side wall of the wedge block. A cam bar includes a cam end for engaging with the first side wall of the wedge block. At least one of the wedge block, the latch bar or the cam bar is formed of a 4340 steel alloy, and at least one of the latch end, the cam end, or the wedge block second side wall is nitrided or nitride coated. | 12-23-2010 |
20110020490 | Demolding device for injection molding part with undercut - An apparatus for releasing a part that has an undercut, particularly in an injection molding system. A flange is moveably mounted with respect to a moveable part of an injection mold. A head is moveably mounted with respect to the moveable part. A joint, such as a ball-and-socket joint, is used to connect the head with respect to the flange. The head has a shoulder that contacts a stop which is longitudinally fixed with respect to the moveable part, when the mold is in a closed position. A bias element can be used to normally urge the head in a lateral direction with respect to the moveable part. | 01-27-2011 |
20110316180 | MOLD MONITORING - A monitor for maintaining a mold cycle count and other mold operation data and a corresponding system that generates a first remote record of the mold cycle data and a second remote record of the mold cycle data, the second remote record comprising a lesser, different and/or non-confidential version of the first remote record. The first remote record and the second remote record may then be coordinated among an OEM manufacturer, a moldmaker and a molder. | 12-29-2011 |
20120107442 | CUSTOMIZABLE MOLD SYSTEM - A customizable mold system for creating a custom mold by selecting from a plurality of pre-engineered mold bases and plates. Where the plurality of pre-engineered mold bases and plates provide various options for the custom mold including: a number of cavities; a size of the cavities; a type of coring method; and a type of gating method, for a selected global standard (US, DIN, JIS). | 05-03-2012 |
20120294968 | ALIGNMENT INTERLOCK FOR MOLDS AND DIES - An alignment interlock for reciprocating tooling that includes a female lock having a central engagement area and a corresponding male lock having a profile shaped to matingly engage with the central engagement area. A plurality of particle rings are preferably formed on an engagement surface of the profile and an engagement ramp having a polished, radiused lead-in is preferably formed at a leading edge of the profile. | 11-22-2012 |
20130103794 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING TOOLING ACTIVITIES - An apparatus or system and method or process for displaying tool or die data or other tool or processing information on a display window of a webpage. A method for displaying tool data from a reciprocating tool includes positioning a monitor with respect to the reciprocating tool and the monitor recording data from the reciprocating tool. The data is communicated and then stored in a remote data storage location as stored tool data. The stored tool data is processed and then displayed, for example in the window of the webpage. | 04-25-2013 |
20150151472 | ELECTRONIC CYCLE COUNTER - A monitor for maintaining a mold cycle count with an actuator sending a count signal to a processor following a mold operation. The monitor further includes a timer having an active mode and a sleep mode. The processor generates an average cycle time and an activity percentage of the mold taking into account active and sleep periods of the mold. | 06-04-2015 |
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20110231447 | Database Management System - A multi-user, elastic, on-demand, distributed relational database management system. The database is fragmented into distributed objects called atoms. Any change to a copy of an atom at one location is replicated to all other locations containing a copy of that atom. Transactional managers operate to satisfy the properties of atomicity, consistency, isolation and durability. | 09-22-2011 |
20120254249 | Database Management System - A multi-user, elastic, on-demand, distributed relational database management system. The database is fragmented into distributed objects called atoms. Any change to a copy of an atom at one location is replicated to all other locations containing a copy of that atom. Transactional managers operate to satisfy the properties of atomicity, consistency, isolation and durability. | 10-04-2012 |
20130297565 | Database Management System - A multi-user, elastic, on-demand, distributed relational database management system. The database is fragmented into distributed objects called atoms. Any change to a copy of an atom at one location is replicated to all other locations containing a copy of that atom. Transactional managers operate to satisfy the properties of atomicity, consistency, isolation and durability. | 11-07-2013 |
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20100089753 | FLUORESCENT DETECTION OF PROTEINS IN POLYACRYLAMIDE GELS - The mechanism of the UV light-induced reaction between the indole moiety of tryptophan and chloroform, and the structure of the modified tryptophan and polypeptides including such modified tryptophan residues. The excited indole moiety, which is formed upon UV light irradiation, emits a solvated electron which initiates a series of events that yield fluorescent derivatives that have CHO group covalently bound to the indole moiety. These derivatives are herein referred to as formyltryptophan, and are relatively stable. Similar reactions are observed when 5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-fluorotryptophan, or N-methylindolacetate are used in place of tryptophan, or when other haloalkanes, such as trichloracetic acid, trichlorethanol, trichlorethane, bromoform, and iodoactetate are used in place of chloroform. The derivatives can be used in a variety of applications in fluorescence spectroscopy, and for nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography, infra-red spectroscopy, circular dicroism and mass spectroscopy. Additionally, the UV light-induced reaction between the indole moiety of tryptophan and haloalkanes can be used to prepare derivatives of tryptophan for chemical cross-linking studies of proteins and peptides. | 04-15-2010 |
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20090250829 | METHODS OF CUTTING OR FORMING CAVITIES IN A SUBSTRATE FOR USE IN MAKING OPTICAL FILMS, COMPONENTS OR WAVE GUIDES - A method of forming a varying pattern of optical elements on or in at least one side of an optical panel member involves cutting or forming a pattern or patterns of cavities in a cylindrical or curved substrate or in a sleeve or sleeve segment of the substrate that corresponds to a desired pattern and shape of optical elements to be formed on or in the optical member. The substrate or sleeve or sleeve segment containing the desired pattern or patterns of optical element shaped cavities or depositions or mirror copies or inverse copies thereof is used in production tooling or as a master for production tooling to form the corresponding pattern of optical elements on or in at least the one side of the optical panel member. | 10-08-2009 |
20100309409 | LIGHT EMITTING ASSEMBLIES HAVING DEFINED REGIONS OF DIFFERENT BRIGHTNESS - A light emitting assembly has a LED light source illuminated optical conductor having a pattern of well defined light extracting optical elements configured to redirect light from an LED light source out from the optical conductor. The optical elements are additionally configured to define elongate higher brightness regions on the major surface of the optical conductor, and a lower brightness region outside of the higher brightness regions. | 12-09-2010 |
20120069266 | LIGHT EMITTING ASSEMBLIES HAVING OPTICAL CONDUCTORS WITH A TAPERED CROSS SECTIONAL SHAPE - A light emitting assembly ( | 03-22-2012 |
20120075555 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY APPARATUS AND LIGHT EMITTING ASSEMBLY WITH LIGHT TRANSMISSION CONTROL ELEMENTS FOR ILLUMINATING SAME - A liquid crystal display apparatus ( | 03-29-2012 |
20130033900 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY WITH CONFIGURABLE ILLUMINATION PROFILE - A lighting assembly includes an edge-lit light guide and a light redirecting member. Light extracting elements at the light guide extract light from the light guide as intermediate light. Light redirecting elements at the light redirecting film are configured to redirect the intermediate light received from the light guide to illuminate a target surface in accordance with a defined illumination profile. | 02-07-2013 |
20140098566 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE WITH MICRO-FEATURES OF DIFFERING SURFACE ROUGHNESS - An article of manufacture includes first and second micro-features of well-defined shape. In some embodiments, the article of manufacture is a light guide or redirecting film and the second micro-features are micro-optical elements configured to disrupt a specular optical path that includes the second micro-optical element. In other embodiments, the article of manufacture is a patterning tool for use in making an optical substrate. Embodiments of the optical substrate are formed by injection molding or embossing using the patterning tool. | 04-10-2014 |
20150131310 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY WITH CONFIGURABLE ILLUMINATION PROFILE - A lighting assembly includes an edge-lit light guide and a light redirecting member. Light extracting elements at the light guide extract light from the light guide as intermediate light. Light redirecting elements at the light redirecting film are configured to redirect the intermediate light received from the light guide to illuminate a target surface in accordance with a defined illumination profile. | 05-14-2015 |
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20120279933 | AUTOLOGOUS SURGICAL BONE COLLECTION AND FILTRATION - Apparatus and methods are disclosed for use during surgical procedures for collecting autologous bone. A preferred bone collection assembly collects bone by compressing blood products away from trapped bone using a press. Such bone collecting assembly is easy and uncomplicated to use, and can be easily integrated into an operation where the need for collection and utilization of autologous bone exists. | 11-08-2012 |
20120330220 | COLLECTION AND FILTRATION VIA SUCTION OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURE - A method for collecting and filtering biological material from blood and other fluids during a surgical procedure includes: attaching a first cover including a suction port and an intake port to a collection trap; attaching a suction source to the suction port; attaching an instrument to the intake port, through which blood and tissue are suctioned and received into the collection trap; filing the collection trap with blood and tissue; removing the collection trap from the first cover; attaching a second cover to the collection trap in place of the first cover, the second cover including a suction port and a plunger, the plunger including a press head having a screen portion permitting blood and other fluids to pass; attaching a suction source to the suction port of the second cover; separating the blood from the tissue by deploying the plunger; and drawing off the blood through the suction port. | 12-27-2012 |
20130053828 | ANTI-CLOG SUCTION TIP APPARATUS AND METHODS - Various forms of anti-clog suction tips apparatus are disclosed. For example, an anti-clog suction tip apparatus includes a suction tip assembly having a suction tip with a suction opening at a first end thereof for removing debris through suction, a hose attachment portion for attaching the suction tip assembly to a suction source, and an ejection wire channel. The apparatus further includes an ejection wire assembly having an ejection wire extending within the channel and an ejection button integral with or connected to the ejection wire. Applying a force to the ejection button advances the ejection wire through the channel such that an end portion of the ejection wire enters the suction tip and dislodges debris clogging the suction tip. The ejection wire may include an enlarged end portion such as, for example a ball tip. One or more of the components of the apparatus may be single-use and disposable. | 02-28-2013 |
20130131815 | MECHANICAL CAPSTAN AMPLIFIER - A mechanical capstan amplifier. The mechanical capstan amplifier ( | 05-23-2013 |
20130199573 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STAIN REMOVAL - A hand carried, manually operated apparatus for cleaning flooring, carpet, upholstery, and the like includes a cleansing fluid chamber, a waste fluid chamber, a pump and an applicator. A first fluid passageway connects the pump and cleansing fluid chamber, a second passageway connects the cleansing fluid chamber and applicator, a third passageway connects the applicator and waste fluid chamber, and a fourth passageway connects the waste fluid chamber and pump. A first one-way valve permits flow from the pump to the cleansing fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow; and a second one-way valve permits flow from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow. Air is transferred through the pump from the waste fluid chamber to the cleansing fluid chamber as cleansing fluid is transferred to the applicator from the cleansing fluid chamber and waste fluid is transferred from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber. | 08-08-2013 |
20130199579 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STAIN REMOVAL - A hand carried, manually operated apparatus for cleaning flooring, carpet, upholstery, and the like includes a cleansing fluid chamber, a waste fluid chamber, a pump and an applicator. A first fluid passageway connects the pump and cleansing fluid chamber, a second passageway connects the cleansing fluid chamber and applicator, a third passageway connects the applicator and waste fluid chamber, and a fourth passageway connects the waste fluid chamber and pump. A first one-way valve permits flow from the pump to the cleansing fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow; and a second one-way valve permits flow from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow. Air is transferred through the pump from the waste fluid chamber to the cleansing fluid chamber as cleansing fluid is transferred to the applicator from the cleansing fluid chamber and waste fluid is transferred from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber. | 08-08-2013 |
20130225374 | EXERCISE METHODS AND APPARATUS SIMULATING STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING - An exercise apparatus includes a frame; a platform configured to receive a person in a standing position, the platform connected to the frame; a handheld component configured to be held by a person standing on the platform; and an impeller-driven fluid circulation system. Manipulation of the handheld component by a person standing on the platform results in driving of the impeller and circulation of fluid within the fluid circulation system. The platform may rock from side to side, whereby a person standing on the platform must maintain balance while manipulating the handheld component. The handheld component may simulate a paddle and may include an elongate shaft. In this respect, the paddle component is used by a person standing on the platform as if the paddle component were a paddle used in paddleboarding, including manipulating the paddle component through a rowing motion that preferably would be experienced when actually paddleboarding. | 08-29-2013 |
20130225375 | EXERCISE METHODS AND APPARATUS SIMULATING STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING - An exercise apparatus includes a frame; a platform configured to receive a person in a standing position, the platform connected to the frame; a handheld component configured to be held by a person standing on the platform; and an impeller-driven fluid circulation system. Manipulation of the handheld component by a person standing on the platform results in driving of the impeller and circulation of fluid within the fluid circulation system. The platform may rock from side to side, whereby a person standing on the platform must maintain balance while manipulating the handheld component. The handheld component may simulate a paddle and may include an elongate shaft. In this respect, the paddle component is used by a person standing on the platform as if the paddle component were a paddle used in paddleboarding, including manipulating the paddle component through a rowing motion that preferably would be experienced when actually paddleboarding. | 08-29-2013 |
20130284114 | SLOW-PULL DOG LEASH - A leash apparatus includes a housing containing a spool assembly, a spring biased lever arm, and a first tensioning line. The first tensioning line is attached to a first end of the lever arm and wrapped at least once around the spool assembly, and has an opposite end attached to other than the rotatable portion of the spool assembly, such as a fixed location on the leash housing on a mounting of the spool assembly. A surface of the spool assembly slidingly rotates relative to the tensioning line portion that wraps at least once around the spool assembly. A second tensioning line is wound about the spool assembly and extends outside of the housing. The second tensioning line is guided around a wheel attached to a second end of the lever arm located on an opposite side of the lever arm. | 10-31-2013 |
20130345828 | ARTIFICIAL HAND - An artificial hand includes a palm component having a plurality of finger sockets. A plurality of artificial fingers are received in a snap-fit engagement in the plurality of finger sockets of the palm component. At least one of the plurality of fingers has a locking slide including a plurality of locking teeth and a reverse lock including a locking cam, wherein the locking cam is engaged with the locking teeth to lock the finger in a preferred position. In a feature of the disclosed hand, the artificial finger further comprises a connector attached to the reverse lock, such that a tension applied to the connector through the palm component lifts the locking cam, disengaging the locking cam from the locking teeth of the lock slide. | 12-26-2013 |
20150090652 | COLLECTION AND FILTRATION VIA SUCTION OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURE - A method for collecting and filtering biological material from blood and other fluids during a surgical procedure includes: attaching a first cover including a suction port and an intake port to a collection trap; attaching a suction source to the suction port; attaching an instrument to the intake port, through which blood and tissue are suctioned and received into the collection trap; filing the collection trap with blood and tissue; removing the collection trap from the first cover; attaching a second cover to the collection trap in place of the first cover, the second cover including a suction port and a plunger, the plunger including a press head having a screen portion permitting blood and other fluids to pass; attaching a suction source to the suction port of the second cover; separating the blood from the tissue by deploying the plunger; and drawing off the blood through the suction port. | 04-02-2015 |
20160040413 | DETECTING UNINTENDED OBJECTS IN UNDER-SINK DISPOSAL - A disposal system includes a sink; a disposal unit located under the sink and connected in fluid communication with a drain of the sink; a control unit configured to operate the disposal unit; and means for detecting an unintended object that passes through the drain of the sink and enters the disposal unit, resulting in stopping operation of the disposal unit. The means for detecting an unintended object that enters the disposal unit resulting in stopping operation of the disposal unit comprises a sensor and associated circuitry that detects an unintended object and triggers the control unit to stop operation. In different preferred embodiments the sensor respectively includes a capacitive sensor; a capacitive plate; magnetic shielding surrounding the disposal unit in the area of the sensor; a double āDā coil arrangement; a concentric detection coil for detecting magnetic ringdown; an ultrasonic sensor; a microphone; and combinations thereof. | 02-11-2016 |
20160068083 | CENTER-PULL LATCH MECHANISM - A base for a safety seat and method for manufacturing the same are provided. The base may have a shell defining a cavity therein with a locking assembly disposed within the cavity. The base may further include one or more straps having a first end and a second end extending through the locking assembly releasably engaging the straps with the first and second ends being disposed on opposing sides of the locking assembly. The straps may define a first portion extending from a connector to the locking assembly and a second portion extending from the locking assembly to the second ends. A tensioning assembly may be provided to apply a tension to the second portions. The one or more straps may include two straps configured to be accessed by a user parallel to a centerline of the base. | 03-10-2016 |
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20140066014 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR A COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS AND SERVICES INVOLVING AUTOMOBILE HEAD UNITS - Network communications, Web-based services and customized services using the Web-based services may be provided to drivers and users via the automobile head unit in the vehicle and via their mobile device. The automobile head unit in the vehicle and the mobile device are communicatively linked via a short range wireless connection. Also, these devices may communicate over a network such as a cellular network to a service provider that provides entertainment and informational services to the mobile device and the head unit of the vehicle. The user's profile and preferences are able to follow the user to various locations and into vehicles because this information is stored at a server accessible by the user's mobile device, and in some embodiments, also the head unit. The mobile device may provide services to the head unit if it does not have wider network connectivity over the short range wireless connection. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068010 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR A SERVER PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS AND SERVICES INVOLVING AUTOMOBILE HEAD UNITS - Network communications, Web-based services and customized services using the Web-based services may be provided to drivers and users via the automobile head unit in the vehicle and via their mobile device. The automobile head unit in the vehicle and the mobile device are communicatively linked via a short range wireless connection. Also, these devices may communicate over a network such as a cellular network to a service provider that provides entertainment and informational services to the mobile device and the head unit of the vehicle. The user's profile and preferences are able to follow the user to various locations and into vehicles because this information is stored at a server accessible by the user's mobile device, and in some embodiments, also the head unit. The mobile device may provide services to the head unit if it does not have wider network connectivity over the short range wireless connection. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068713 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS AND SERVICES INVOLVING AUTOMOBILE HEAD UNITS AND USER PREFERENCES - Network communications, Web-based services and customized services using the Web-based services may be provided to drivers and users via the automobile head unit in the vehicle and via their mobile device. The automobile head unit in the vehicle and the mobile device are communicatively linked via a short range wireless connection. Also, these devices may communicate over a network such as a cellular network to a service provider that provides entertainment and informational services to the mobile device and the head unit of the vehicle. The user's profile and preferences are able to follow the user to various locations and into vehicles because this information is stored at a server accessible by the user's mobile device, and in some embodiments, also the head unit. The mobile device may provide services to the head unit if it does not have wider network connectivity over the short range wireless connection. | 03-06-2014 |