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Stephen P. Bruttig, Murdock, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090081785	Desiccated Biologics And Methods Of Preparing The Same - The present invention provides compositions comprising desiccated biologics comprising a cell, protein, virus, nucleic acid, carbohydrate, or lipid, or any combination thereof, along with at least one membrane penetrable sugar, and at least one membrane impenetrable sugar, wherein the moisture content is from 5% to 95%, and to methods of preparing the same, and to methods of treating animals using the same.	03-26-2009
20090090022	Desiccation Chamber and Methods for Drying Biological Materials - Methods and devices of drying biological materials are described, including a desiccation chamber that may be used to dry biological materials while substantially preserving functional integrity of those materials. The desiccation devices and methods provide optimal conditions and ease of use for drying biological materials. The devices and methods provided here may be used to prepare biological materials for use in one or more of diagnostic, therapeutic, industrial, and research applications.	04-09-2009
20110027861	Desiccated Biologics And Methods Of Preparing The Same - The present invention provides compositions comprising desiccated biologics comprising a cell, protein, virus, nucleic acid, carbohydrate, or lipid, or any combination thereof, along with at least one membrane penetrable sugar, and at least one membrane impenetrable sugar, wherein the moisture content is from 5% to 95%, and to methods of preparing the same, and to methods of treating animals using the same.	02-03-2011
20110097795	Desiccated Biologics And Methods Of Preparing The Same - The present invention provides compositions comprising desiccated biologics comprising a cell, protein, virus, nucleic acid, carbohydrate, or lipid, or any combination thereof, along with at least one membrane penetrable sugar, and at least one membrane impenetrable sugar, wherein the moisture content is from 5% to 95%, and to methods of preparing the same, and to methods of treating animals using the same.	04-28-2011

Stephen P. Chan, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110091909	Stabilizing Agents and Capture Ligands for Use in Assays Measuring Analyte Concentrations - The present invention is related to compositions useful for the measurement of free or unbound analyte concentrations in a fluid. The present invention includes the use of capture ligands and stabilizing agents to improve the accuracy of analyte concentration assays. Methods and tools for using the present invention are also disclosed.	04-21-2011

Stephen P. Cherniak, Bainbridge, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100100761	MAINTAINING A PRIMARY TIME SERVER AS THE CURRENT TIME SERVER IN RESPONSE TO FAILURE OF TIME CODE RECEIVERS OF THE PRIMARY TIME SERVER - A primary time server of a Coordinated Timing Network remains as current time server, even if time code information of the primary time server is unavailable. The primary time server receives the necessary or desired timing information from a secondary time server and uses that information to maintain time synchronization within the Coordinated Timing Network.	04-22-2010
20100100762	BACKUP POWER SOURCE USED IN INDICATING THAT SERVER MAY LEAVE NETWORK - A server of a network of servers determines that its power source is failing. In response, the server communicates to one or more other servers of this network that it is leaving the network. This communication is powered by another power source.	04-22-2010

Stephen P. Corgiat, El Dorado, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120278113	SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD FOR EVENT RESERVATION - A computer-based reservation system and method is provided, for event reservation such as bottle service at nightclubs. The system is configured to present to a user via digital communications with a client device, a listing of nightclubs in response to a reservation search received from the user. The reservation search can include location and date. The system provides the listing to include nightclubs within the requested location having availability on the requested date and pricing for bottle service. The system enables the user to select a nightclub from the list to secure a reservation. The system further configured to secure a bottle-service reservation for the user at a selected nightclub based upon terms to include date, price, and a bottle minimum, agreed upon by the user and the selected nightclub, in which reservation details are transmitted to the user and the selected nightclub via digital communications.	11-01-2012

Stephen P. Coriddi, Marion, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110308054	Weatherstrip insertion apparatus and method - Weatherstripping is inserted in an extrusion on-line with an extruder which provides the extrusion as it moves towards a station. The extrusion at such station is pulled and cut into sections from which frames of windows are fabricated by fabricators, thereby avoiding the need for insertion of the weatherstrip into the sections offline by the window fabricator. The insertion apparatus includes rollers and an insertion wheel which inserts the weatherstrip into a slot on one side of the extrusion. Rotation of the rollers is coupled to the insertion wheel by a transmission so that the weatherstripping is driven at the same or greater lineal speed than the speed at which the extrusion moves towards the pulling and cutting station, thereby assuring that the weatherstrip reaches the cutter in the cutting station simultaneously with or ahead of the extrusion at the cutter and is not pulled back, which would be the case if the insertion wheel was not rotationally coupled to the rollers and moved at a slower speed than the extrusion due to friction which retards the rotation of the wheel. The sections are filled with weatherstripping along their entire length to facilitate the use thereof by the fabricator in providing components of the frames of the windows being fabricated.	12-22-2011

Stephen P. Courey, Montreal CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100319294	Tile Structure and Assembly for Covering Predetermined Surface - A tile structure and a tile assembly comprising a plurality of substantially equivalent, interconnected tile structures disposable in covering relation to a floor or other surface area. Each tile structure comprises outer and under layers fixedly secured in longitudinally and transversely offset relation to define a connecting groove and a connecting tongue extending along opposite longitudinal and transverse peripheral portions thereof. The connecting tongue on each of the plurality of tile structures is cooperatively dimensioned and configured to fit within the connecting groove on a next adjacently disposed tile structure. Secure interconnection between the tile structures is facilitated by a pressure sensitive or dry adhesive composition disposed on one surface at least partially within the connecting groove, while the remaining surfaces of the connecting tongue and groove are initially adhesive-free.	12-23-2010
20110146189	TILE STRUCTURE AND ASSEMBLY FOR COVERING PREDETERMINED SURFACE - A tile structure and a tile assembly comprising a plurality of substantially equivalent, interconnected tile structures disposable in covering relation to a floor or other surface area. Each tile structure comprises outer and under layers fixedly secured in longitudinally and transversely offset relation to define a connecting groove and a connecting tongue extending along opposite longitudinal and transverse peripheral portions thereof. The connecting tongue on each of the plurality of tile structures is cooperatively dimensioned and configured to fit within the connecting groove on a next adjacently disposed tile structure. Secure interconnection between the tile structures is facilitated by a pressure sensitive or dry adhesive composition disposed on one surface at least partially within the connecting groove, while the remaining surfaces of the connecting tongue and groove are initially adhesive-free.	06-23-2011

Stephen P. Culliton, Belgrade, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120006177	TROMBONE HAND GRIP DEVICE - A trombone hand grip device comprising a bushing securable about the intersection of a trombone's first brace and slide tube with a hand grip removably attachable to the bushing. The bushing being comprised of two shells hingedly connected to each other. The hand grip includes a clamp that is adapted for removable attachment to the bushing and a hand receiver fastened to the clamp. The hand grip includes a flexible strap attached to the hand receiver for wrapping around a player's hand. The hand receiver includes a plurality of mounting holes through which the hand receiver is mounted to the clamp. The position of the hand grip is adjustable longitudinally along the direction of the trombone slide by selecting one of the mounting holes. The hand receiver includes radial arrays of rotational adjustment holes associated with each of the mounting holes, whereby the grip may be rotationally adjusted.	01-12-2012

Stephen P. Czenszak, Willoughby, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005680	MEASURING TRANSDUCER MOVEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Methods and systems for measuring transducer movement are provided. For example, free-hand scanning for three-dimensional imaging is provided. An optical sensor within the transducer measures motion along the skin surface similar to measuring movement of a personal computer mouse with an optical sensor. Alternatively or additionally, the transducer is tilted at an angle other than perpendicular to the skin surface generally towards or away from the direction in which the transducer is translated. The transducer is then translated while maintaining the angle. Motion to or from the transducer is measured, and a component of the motion measured while the transducer is maintained at an angle is parallel to the direction of translation. The component of motion is angle corrected and used to determine a distance of travel.	01-01-2009
20090012396	MEASURING TRANSDUCER MOVEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING - Methods and systems for measuring transducer movement are provided. For example, free-hand scanning for three-dimensional imaging is provided. An optical sensor within the transducer measures motion along the skin surface similar to measuring movement of a personal computer mouse with an optical sensor. Alternatively or additionally, the transducer is tilted at an angle other than perpendicular to the skin surface generally towards or away from the direction in which the transducer is translated. The transducer is then translated while maintaining the angle. Motion to or from the transducer is measured, and a component of the motion measured while the transducer is maintained at an angle is parallel to the direction of translation. The component of motion is angle corrected and used to determine a distance of travel.	01-08-2009

Stephen P. Darbin, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090141065	Method and apparatus for controlling diaphragm displacement in synthetic jet actuators - A method for calibrating a synthetic jet ejector is provided which comprises (a) taking a first measurement DCR	06-04-2009
20110089804	THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF LED-BASED ILLUMINATION DEVICES WITH SYNTHETIC JET EJECTORS - An illumination device (b	04-21-2011
20110198056	Synthetic Jet Ejector and Design Thereof to Facilitate Mass Production - A method is provided for making a synthetic jet ejector. The method comprises (a) providing first and second voice coil bodies (	08-18-2011
20120111969	Systems and Methodologies for Achieving Acoustic Cancellation in Synthetic Jet Ejectors - A system is provided for producing synthetic jets. The system comprises a first synthetic jet ejector equipped with a first diaphragm which operates at a first frequency f	05-10-2012
20120181360	Systems And Methodologies For Preventing Dust and Particle Contamination of Synthetic Jet Ejectors - A synthetic jet ejector (	07-19-2012
20120199667	Systems and Methodologies for Preventing Dust and Particle Contamination of Synthetic Jet Ejectors - A synthetic jet ejector (	08-09-2012
20120287637	Thermal Management of LED-Based Illumination Devices With Synthetic Jet Ejectors - An illumination device (b	11-15-2012
20120298769	Synthetic Jet Ejector With Sealed Motor - A synthetic jet ejector is provided which includes (a) a first actuator comprising a first diaphragm driven by a first actuator coil, wherein said first actuator coil is disposed on a first side of said first diaphragm; (b) a second actuator comprising a second diaphragm driven by a second actuator coil, wherein said second actuator coil is disposed on a first side of said second diaphragm; and (c) an airtight enclosure which encloses said first and second actuator coils; wherein at least one of said first and second diaphragms is in fluidic communication with the environment external to said enclosure.	11-29-2012

Stephen P. Dashe, Bethlehem, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110204007	MODULAR RACK SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING FLAT ARTICLES - A modular rack system for displaying flat articles. In one aspect, the invention comprises: a plurality of racks, each rack comprising: a floor for supporting a flat article, the floor having a front, a rear and lateral sides; a front retaining portion extending upward from the floor at the front of the floor; first and second lateral retaining portions extending upward from the floor along the lateral sides of the floor; at least two support members extending from the rear of the floor that engage a vertical wall and support the rack in a cantilevered manner and oriented so that the floor slopes downward and away from the vertical wall; and the racks mounted to the vertical wall in a stacked assembly so that an upper rack in the stacked assembly rests atop the first and second lateral retaining portions of a lower adjacent rack in the stacked assembly.	08-25-2011

Stephen P. Deloge, Palmyra, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090039167	Indicia reading terminal having spatial measurement functionality - There is provided in one embodiment an indicia reading terminal that can execute a spatial measurement mode of operation in which the indicia reading terminal can determine a dimension of an article in a field of view of the indicia reading terminal and/or determine other spatial information. In determining a dimension of an article, an indicia reading terminal can utilize setup data determined in a setup mode of operation and/or data determined utilizing the setup data.	02-12-2009
20090242635	Processing scheme for an indicia reader - An apparatus for collecting and processing information bearing indicia (IBI) comprising: a converter for converting light reflected off an IBI into IBI signals representative of the converted light; and, at least one processor adapted for: running at least one application process for acquiring the IBI signals and providing those IBI signals for signal processing; and, running at least one signal process for processing the IBI signals, wherein running of the at least one application process is independent of running of the at least one decoder process and wherein the at least one application process is adapted for resetting the at least one signal process.	10-01-2009
20110101102	OPTICAL READING DEVICE WITH PROGRAMMABLE LED CONTROL - An apparatus comprising: a sensor array having rows of pixels which are exposed to symbol indicia, wherein the sensor array generates a sync signal; an aiming pattern generator for producing an aiming pattern superimposed on the symbol indicia; a processor which utilizes the sync signal to control the aiming pattern generator to: turn on the aiming pattern during exposure of a first predetermined row of pixels; turn off the aiming pattern during exposure of a second predetermined row of pixels; turn on the aiming pattern during exposure of a third predetermined row of pixels; and, a housing for housing the sensor array, aiming pattern generator and processor for hand held operation.	05-05-2011
20120138684	TERMINAL WITH SCREEN READING MODE - An indicia reading terminal is disclosed that includes an illumination subsystem operative for projecting of an illumination pattern, an imaging subsystem, a housing, a memory, and a processor, in a variety of embodiments. The memory may be capable of storing a frame of image data from an image sensor array of the imaging subsystem. The indicia reading terminal may be operative to activate a screen reading mode in which the terminal, in response to activation of a trigger signal, activates an illuminated exposure and an unilluminated exposure. During the illuminated exposure, the illumination subsystem projects the illumination pattern while the imaging subsystem exposes an illuminated frame of image data for a first duration of time. During the second exposure period, the illumination subsystem refrains from projecting the illumination pattern while the imaging subsystem exposes an unilluminated frame of image data for a second duration of time, and the illumination subsystem projects the illumination pattern after the imaging subsystem exposes the unilluminated frame of image data and prior to the imaging system making a subsequent exposure. The processor is operative to attempt to decode a decodable indicia represented in at least one of the illuminated frame of image data or the unilluminated frame of image data.	06-07-2012

Stephen P. Deornellas, Santa Rosa, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080318432	REACTOR WITH HEATED AND TEXTURED ELECTRODES AND SURFACES - A reactor for processing semiconductor wafers with electrodes and other surfaces that can be one of heated, textured and/or pre-coated in order to facilitate adherence of materials deposited thereon, and eliminate the disadvantages resulting from the spaulding, flaking and/or delaminating of such materials which can interfere with semiconductor wafer processing.	12-25-2008

Stephen P. Deweerth, Mendota, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110254171	Integrated Method for High-Density Interconnection of Electronic Components through Stretchable Interconnects - Stretchable multi-chip modules (SMCMs) are capable of withstanding large mechanical deformations and conforming to curved surfaces. These SMCMs may find their utilities in elastic consumer electronics such as elastic displays, skin-like electronic sensors, etc. In particular, stretchable neural implants provide improved performances as to cause less mechanical stress and thus fewer traumas to surrounding soft tissues. Such SMCMs usually comprise of various electronic components attached to or embedded in a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrate and wired through stretchable interconnects. However, reliably and compactly connecting the electronic components to PDMS-based stretchable interconnects is very challenging. This invention describes an integrated method for high-density interconnection of electronic components through stretchable interconnects in an SMCM. This invention has applications in high-density SMCMs, as well as high-density stretchable/conformable neural interfaces.	10-20-2011

Stephen P. Deweerth, Marietta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080284187	MICROFABRICATED MECHANICALLY ACTUATED MICROTOOL AND METHODS - Apparatus and processes are disclosed that provide a microfabricated microtool having a mechanically actuated manipulating mechanism. The microtool comprises a tweezer having flexible arms, and an actuating mechanism. A biological, electrical, or mechanical component is grasped, cut, sensed, or measured by the flexible arms. The actuating mechanism requires no electric power and is achieved by the reciprocating motion of a smooth, rigid microstructure applied against the flexible arms of the microtool. In certain implementations, actuator motion is controlled distally by a tethered cable. A process is also disclosed for producing a microtool, and in particular, by micropatterning. Photolithography may be used to form micro-molds that pattern the microtool or components of the microtool. In certain implementations, the tweezer and actuating mechanism are produced fully assembled. In other implementations, the tweezer and actuating mechanism are produced separately and assembled together.	11-20-2008

Stephen P. Dhanens, Del Mar, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110157058	COATED LIGHT-TURNING FEATURE WITH AUXILIARY STRUCTURE - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a front illumination device with metalized light-turning features. In one aspect, an illumination device includes a light guide having light-turning features that include recesses formed on the light guide and that extend down into the light guide. The recesses may be coated with a material where the material also forms an auxiliary structure outside of the recesses on the light guide. The auxiliary structure may be conductive and may form, for example, an electrode.	06-30-2011
20110157093	ILLUMINATION DEVICE WITH METALIZED LIGHT-TURNING FEATURES - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a front illumination device with metalized light-turning features. In one aspect, an illumination device with integrated touch sensor capability includes a light guide having a metalized light-turning feature and an electrode system for sensing changes to the capacitance between electrodes in the electrode system induced by the proximity of an electrically conductive body, such as a human finger. The metalized light-turning features may be electrically connected to and/or part of the electrode system.	06-30-2011

Stephen P. Diacetis, Duvall, WA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100191969	DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT WITH PERSISTENTLY-UNENCRYPTED CONTENT - A digital rights management license provides access to a decryption key that can be used to decrypt an encrypted digital content item. The digital rights management license also includes a policy that defines circumstances in which the decryption key is allowed to decrypt encrypted content data for the purpose of creating a persistently-unencrypted version of the content data.	07-29-2010
20110167499	Policy For Digital Rights Management - This document describes policies for digital rights management that enable distribution of full-function versions of applications that, while fully functional, have functions limited by an associated policy. A policy may be replaced or updated, thereby enabling use of previously limited functions without distribution of another version of the application.	07-07-2011
20110173454	ASSOCIATING POLICY WITH UNENCRYPTED DIGITAL CONTENT - A content license associated with unencrypted digital content is generated, the content license including both an identifier of the unencrypted digital content and a content policy. At a user device, a determination is made as to whether the content license corresponds to particular unencrypted digital content. Use of the particular unencrypted digital content by the computing device is permitted in accordance with the content policy if the content license corresponds to the particular unencrypted digital content. However, use of the particular unencrypted digital content by the computing device based on the content license is prohibited if the content license does not correspond to the particular unencrypted digital content.	07-14-2011

Stephen P. Emeott, Rolling Meadows, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080226071	METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING SECURE ASSOCIATIONS WITHIN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method for security authentication within a wireless network is disclosed. A method within an adhoc mesh network for two devices to quickly determine roles (i.e. which is the authenticator and which is the supplicant) while establishing a security association is provided for. The invention further provides for the inclusion of cached key information in the role negotiation process and the application of role negotiation to a shortened three-way handshake.	09-18-2008
20080298249	METHOD FOR SELECTION OF AN ASSOCIATION ACCESS POINT FOR A STATION IN A MESH NETWORK - A method for selection of the association access point for a station in an infrastructure mesh network based on received signal strength and one or more “association bias” weights received from neighboring access points. Each weight corresponds to a packet length category. In one embodiment, stations measure received signal strength for received signals and decode the association bias information field(s) and corresponding packet length category thresholds that are received in management frames such as beacons. Stations use this information to select an access point for association that will minimize the overall mesh resource utilization for the traffic (i.e. packet lengths) being transmitted. The method includes three elements: network assistance, access point actions, and station actions.	12-04-2008
20090052463	METHOD OF COMMUNICATING WITHIN A MESH NETWORK - A method of communicating within a mesh network comprises scheduling a mesh access reservation time period for transmission of one or more frames by the mesh device on a channel. During the scheduled mesh access reservation time period: contention for the channel is performed with one or more other mesh devices in the network; and at least one frame is transmitted when the mesh device wins the contention. After the scheduled mesh access reservation time period: when one or more frames scheduled for transmission during the scheduled mesh access reservation time period remain to be transmitted; contention for the channel continues; and the one or more frames are transmitted when the mesh device wins the contention for the channel and when another mesh device has not reserved the channel for the time period.	02-26-2009
20100014422	Priority-Based Admission Control in a Network with Variable Channel Data Rates - A method for priority-based admission control in a network, comprises receiving an admission request for transmitting an information flow to a network through a communication channel and determining an admissible region within a range of a channel data rate of a communication channel for an information flow in response to a priority of the information flow, where the priority of the information flow is one of a plurality of priorities of information flow. The admissible region is one of a plurality of admissible regions within the channel data rate range that correspond to different ones of the plurality of priorities of information flow, respectively, and each of the plurality of admissible regions within the channel data rate range is useable for transmitting information flow with a respective one of the plurality of priorities. Further included in the method is determining an available channel data rate of the communication channel for receiving the information flow by the network, and granting the admission request for the information flow after determining that the available channel data rate of the communication channel is within the admissible region of the channel data rate range.	01-21-2010
20100046439	ANTENNA-AWARE METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING PACKETS IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method for transmitting packets in a wireless communication network includes taking into consideration an antenna mode prior to transmission. The method includes determining a transmit antenna mode for a transmission between the node and at least one other node; when the transmit antenna mode is omni-directional, broadcasting a transmission schedule for the transmission omni-directionally; and when the transmit antenna is beamforming directional, broadcasting a transmission schedule for the transmission directionally on one or more transmitter beams. The method optionally can also take into consideration an antenna mode of a receive antenna between the node.	02-25-2010
20100329465	METHOD OF TRIGGERING A KEY DELIVERY FROM A MESH KEY DISTRIBUTOR - A mesh station applying for access to a network includes a list of peer stations in messages of an authenticated key establishment protocol. A mesh key distributor derives a key delivery key and generates a top level key, and then delivers the top level key to the mesh station. Following the key establishment protocol, the mesh key distributor also creates pairwise keys for use between the mesh station and the peer stations listed in its peer list. The list of peers permits the identifier for the peer to be bound into the derived key, which helps ensure that the key used between each pair of peers is unique. Once the mesh key distributor finishes creating a key for one of the stations on the peer list, the mesh key distributor sends a message to the peer to initiate a key push.	12-30-2010

Stephen P. Ferkel, Appleton, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080264915	Welding power source with automatic variable high frequency - A high frequency power source configured to provide a variable voltage output is described such as for use in welding systems. The high frequency power source charges a capacitive storage device. A transformer having a primary winding coupled to the output of the high frequency power source and establishing a resonant frequency signal with the capacitive storage device, and a secondary winding coupled to the welding power supply, superimposes the resonant frequency signals onto the welding power signal of the welding power supply during periods of the resonant rings. By varying the voltage output from the high frequency power source, the high frequency energy delivered to the welding torch can be optimized for a variety of welding applications.	10-30-2008

Stephen P. Flosdorf, Round Rock, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110043668	Detection of Defective Pixels in an Image Sensor - A system and method for detecting defective pixels in a sensor. A plurality of pixel values of the sensor may be detected. The values may include those of a first pixel and each nearest neighboring pixel to the first pixel. A second pixel may have the highest value of the neighboring pixels. A third pixel may have the next highest value of the neighboring pixels. A first function may be performed on the second pixel value, producing a first output value. A second function may be performed on the third pixel value, producing a second output value. If the first pixel value is higher than the first output value, or, if the first pixel value is higher than the second output value and the second pixel value is higher than the second output value, it may be determined that the first pixel is defective.	02-24-2011
20110150287	Detection of Local Motion between Image Frames - A system and method for detecting local motion between image frames are presented. Each image frame may include a plurality of pixels. A first image frame and a second image frame may be received. Values of a first plurality of pixels at first pixel locations of the first image frame may be read. Values of a second plurality of pixels at second pixel locations of the second image frame may be read. The first pixel locations of the first image frame may correspond to the second pixel locations of the second image frame. A first delta function, based on differences between pixel values between the first and second image frames, may be calculated to produce a first output. The first output may be compared to a first one or more thresholds. It may be determined whether local motion has occurred in the second image frame based on said comparing.	06-23-2011

Stephen P. Foley, Sr., Waynesville, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120132339	System and Method for Making Laminated Sheets - A laminating system and a method of making a laminated product can include a roll of substrate material and a roll of film material to be laminated together to form a laminate. The system includes a sheeter station and, optionally, a breaker bar station and/or a registration station. The sheeter station is configured to cut the laminate at desired locations based on either signals received from the registration station or other system components. The breaker bar station is configured to remove any roll set curl that may reside in the laminate as a result of the substrate and/or film materials being fed to the system directly from rolls. The registration station is arranged, during an automated registration mode, to detect markings on the laminate and instruct the sheeter station to cut the laminate into individual sheets for subsequently processing into cards such as credit cards, gift cards, ID cards, etc.	05-31-2012

Stephen P. Glaudel, Lebanon, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090309054	SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A SOLENOID VALVE AT MINIMUM POWER LEVELS - The inventions disclosed and taught herein are further directed to a solenoid valve comprising: a casing; a magnetic coil encapsulated in the casing adapted for inducing a magnetic flux when supplied with electrical current; a plunger supported for linear displacement positioned within the coil, adapted to latch or unlatch the solenoid valve; at least one capacitor adapted to energize the magnetic coil; and a piston pneumatically connected to the solenoid valve adapted to latch or unlatch the solenoid valve.	12-17-2009
20100147390	SOLENOID NEEDLE VALVE ASSEMBLY - The disclosed embodiments include an apparatus and a method for controlling fluid flow. In accordance with certain of the disclosed embodiments, a valve is disclosed that comprises a yoke that encases a coil. The yoke has a gap adjacent to a central aperture of the yoke. A core tube is placed in the central aperture. The core tube has a core slidingly disposed within an interior chamber for controlling a fluid flow rate from a flow inlet to a flow outlet. A current is provided to the coil. Magnetic flux, generated by the coil in response to the current, is directed through the gap to cause the core to move proportionally based on the amount of current provided to the coil for changing the fluid flow rate from the flow inlet to the flow outlet.	06-17-2010
20120197446	ADVANCED FEED-FORWARD VALVE-CONTROL FOR A MASS FLOW CONTROLLER - The disclosed embodiments include a method, apparatus, and computer program product for measuring and controlling gas and/or liquid flow. In particular, embodiments of the invention provide advanced feed-forward valve-control for a mass flow controller for placing a proportional control valve in its expected position in response to a change in customer set point and/or an inlet pressures. In addition, the disclosed embodiments also provide independent ‘corroboration’ of the measured flow by a thermal mass flow sensor.	08-02-2012
20120197554	SELF-HEATED MEMS BASED CAPACITANCE DIAPHRAGM GAUGE - The disclosed embodiments include a capacitance diaphragm gauge that includes a self-heated micro-electro-mechanical-system sensor for measuring pressure. The self-heated micro-electro-mechanical-system has at least one integrated heater component and at least one membrane on the self-heated micro-electro-mechanical-system.	08-02-2012

Stephen P. Gracin, Binghamton, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120072907	PROXY TOOL FOR GUEST MACHINE RELOCATION - A system tool, method and program product for relocating an original guest from a first host to a second host in a z/VM environment. A method is disclosed that includes: bringing the original guest down at the first host, wherein the original guest includes a predetermined virtual internet protocol address (VIPA); bringing up a new guest at the second host, wherein the new guest has the predetermined VIPA; autologging on a first virtual machine (VM) at the second host that provides a VM TCP/IP stack to an interface with a virtual switch; launching a second VM to provides a VM multiprotocol server configured for OSPF to run with the VM TCP/IP stack to generate a host route for the new guest, wherein the second VM is launched by the first VM; and launching a third VM for determining a status of the virtual switch and advertising to the network a host route of the new guest, wherein the third VM is launched by the first VM.	03-22-2012

Stephen P. Jaker, Woodbridge, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090036610	Enhanced ESCR Bimodal HDPE for blow molding applications - Bimodal polyethylene compositions and blow molded bottles made therefrom are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the composition includes at least one high molecular weight polyethylene component having a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of about 6 to about 9, a short chain branch content of less than about 2 branches per 1,000 main chain carbons, and a Mz of about 1,100,000 or more. The composition also includes at least one low molecular weight polyethylene component where a ratio of weight average molecular weight of the high molecular weight polyethylene component to weight average molecular weight of the low molecular weight polyethylene component is about 20 or less. The polyethylene composition has a density of about 0.94 g/cc or more, an ESCR of about 600 hours or more, a percent die swell of about 70% or more, and may comprise at least 70% ethylene-derived units.	02-05-2009
20090215970	Blow Molding Polyethylene Resins - Disclosed herein are various processes, including continuous fluidized-bed gas-phase polymerization processes for making a high strength, high density polyethylene copolymer, comprising (including): contacting monomers that include ethylene and optionally at least one non-ethylene monomer with fluidized catalyst particles in a gas phase in the presence of hydrogen gas at an ethylene partial pressure of 100 psi or more and a polymerization temperature of 120° C. or less to produce a polyethylene copolymer having a density of 0.945 g/cc or more and an ESCR Index of 1.0 or more wherein the catalyst particles are prepared at an activation temperature of 700° C. or less, and include silica, chromium, and titanium.	08-27-2009
20100133714	BIMODAL POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS FOR BLOW MOLDING APPLICATIONS - Bimodal polyethylene compositions and methods for making the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the bimodal polyethylene composition can include a high molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 400,000 to about 950,000. The bimodal polyethylene composition can also include a low molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 3,000 to about 100,000. The high molecular weight component can be present in an amount ranging from about 25 wt % to about 40 wt % of the bimodal polyethylene composition. The bimodal polyethylene composition can also have a percent die swell of less than about 80%.	06-03-2010
20100160580	Blow molding Polyethylene Resins - Disclosed herein are various processes, including continuous fluidized-bed gas-phase polymerization processes for making a high strength, high density polyethylene copolymer, comprising (including): contacting monomers that include ethylene and optionally at least one non-ethylene monomer with fluidized catalyst particles in a gas phase in the presence of hydrogen gas at an ethylene partial pressure of 100 psi or more and a polymerization temperature of 105° C. or less to produce a polyethylene copolymer having a density of 0.945 g/cc or more and an ESCR Index of 1.0 or more wherein the catalyst particles are prepared at an activation temperature of 700° C. or less, and include silica, chromium, and titanium.	06-24-2010
20120220747	BIMODAL POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITIONS FOR BLOW MOLDING APPLICATIONS - Bimodal polyethylene compositions and methods for making the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the bimodal polyethylene composition can include a high molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 400,000 to about 950,000. The bimodal polyethylene composition can also include a low molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 3,000 to about 100,000. The high molecular weight component can be present in an amount ranging from about 25 wt % to about 40 wt % of the bimodal polyethylene composition. The bimodal polyethylene composition can also have a percent die swell of less than about 80%.	08-30-2012

Stephen P. Jones, Gloucester GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090249555	METHOD OF PREVENTING YELLOWING IN FABRICS AND GARMENTS - The invention relates to methods of preventing yellowing of textiles comprising polyurethane foam and at least one phenolic antioxidant by contacting the textile with at least one aryl alkyl sulfonic acid salt and to textiles obtained by such methods.	10-08-2009

Stephen P. Jones, Ballyviniter Mallow IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120256701	NOVEL TRIPLEXER TOPOLOGY - An apparatus comprising a first filter, a second filter, a third filter, and a fourth filter. The first filter may comprise a low pass filter having a first bandwidth and configured to present a first output signal in response to an input signal received at an input port of the apparatus. The second filter may comprise a high pass filter having a second bandwidth and configured to present a second output signal in response to the input signal received at the input port of the apparatus. The third filter may comprise a low pass filter having a third bandwidth and configured to present a third output signal in response to the second output signal. The fourth filter may comprise a high pass filter having a fourth bandwidth and configured to present a fourth output signal in response to the second output signal.	10-11-2012

Stephen P. Kinniard, Ellicott City, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100172824	Method for Preparing Agglomerated Metal Oxides - A method for preparing agglomerates of a metal oxide by mixing metal oxide particles with a non-aqueous liquid to form a slurry, and then drying the slurry.	07-08-2010

Stephen P. Koneval, Beloit, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110048851	SAFETY ANCHOR - A safety anchor is removably attachable to a roof of a building. The safety anchor includes a portion receivable in a drain line of the roof. The safety anchor also includes a stem received in openings of the portion and an elastic member attached to the stem. The elastic member has an adjustable diameter, and the diameter of the elastic member is increased to contact walls of the drain line to secure the safety anchor to the roof.	03-03-2011

Stephen P. Lechowicz, Norwood AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110264494	SYSTEM FOR AN INCENTIVE-BASED DISTRIBUTION OF A MARKETING MATERIAL - The teachings are generally related to a system for an incentive-based distribution of a marketing material to a user, where the system can include, for example, multiple incentives for the user to view and understand the marketing material, such as gaming, competition, social networking, and rewards.	10-27-2011

Stephen P. Lindblade, Waller, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080229996	MOORING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A mooring system for securing a floating vessel to the sea floor comprises a plurality of mooring legs, at least one of which includes separate first and second mooring lines. The first mooring line comprises a first end which is connected to the vessel and the second mooring line comprises a first end which is secured to the sea floor. The mooring system also comprises a connection and tensioning device which includes a body, a bore which extends through the body, a chain stopper for adjustably securing the first mooring line to the body, and a connector for connecting a second end of the second mooring line to the body. In use, a second end of the first mooring line is inserted into the bore and the first mooring line is pulled through the bore while the body is subject to an opposing pulling force. Once the first mooring line is pulled through the bore a desired distance, the chain stopper maintains the first mooring line in position relative to the body to thereby secure the vessel to the sea floor.	09-25-2008
20100175604	Dual axis chain support with chain pull through - A chain support	07-15-2010

Stephen P. Massia, Mesa, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100145216	Neural Interface Assembly and Method For Making and Implanting The Same - An implant assembly for creating a neural interface with a central nervous system having at least one biocompatible intracortical electrode is presented along with a method of making and implanting device. The mechanical, electrical and biological characteristics of the assembly support its use as a reliable long term implant.	06-10-2010

Stephen P. Masticola, Kingston, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080279420	VIDEO AND AUDIO MONITORING FOR SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES - We present, in exemplary embodiments of the present invention, novel systems and methods for syndromic surveillance that can automatically monitor symptoms that may be associated with the early presentation of a syndrome (e.g., fever, coughing, sneezing, runny nose, sniffling, rashes). Although not so limited, the novel surveillance systems described herein can be placed in common areas occupied by a crowd of people, in accordance with local and national laws applicable to such surveillance. Common areas may include public areas (e.g., an airport, train station, sports arena) and private areas (e.g., a doctor's waiting room). The monitored symptoms may be transmitted to a responder (e.g., a person, an information system) outside of the surveillance system, such that the responder can take appropriate action to identifying, treat and quarantine potentially infected individuals, as necessary.	11-13-2008
20100278420	Predicate Logic based Image Grammars for Complex Visual Pattern Recognition - First order predicate logics are provided, extended with a bilattice based uncertainty handling formalism, as a means of formally encoding pattern grmmars, to parse a set of image features, and detect the presence of different patterns of interest implemented on a processor. Information from different sources and uncertainties from detections, are integrated within the bilattice framework. Automated logical rule weight learning in the computer vision domain applies a rule weight optimization method which casts the instantiated inference tree as a knowledge-based neural network, to converge upon a set of rule weights that give optimal performance within the bilattice framework. Applications are in (a) detecting the presence of humans under partial occlusions and (b) detecting large complex man made structures in satellite imagery (c) detection of spatio-temporal human and vehicular activities in video and (c) parsing of Graphical User Interfaces.	11-04-2010

Stephen P. Middlekauff, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100306821	ACCOUNT-RECOVERY TECHNIQUE - Embodiments of a computer system, a method, and a computer-program product (e.g., software) for use with the computer system are described. These embodiments may be used to evaluate a user request to regain control of an online account. For example, the user request may be submitted online using a web page, and may include information that establishes the user's identity or that substantiates that the user is the owner of the online account, such as a history of recent activities associated with the online account. This information may be evaluated by comparing it to stored information associated with the online account, such as a stored history of recent activities or one or more locations of a registered user when the registered user previously accessed the online account. After evaluating the user request, remedial action may be performed.	12-02-2010

Stephen P. Mixon, Sr., Montgomery, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080292725	COPPER-FREE FOOTBATH BLEND - Provided is a composition suitable for treating a foot of an animal. The composition comprises zinc sulfate monohydrate, a chloride salt, and an acid, wherein the composition does not comprise copper. Also provided is a method for treating a foot of an animal. The method comprising contacting the foot of the animal with the above composition.	11-27-2008
20100233289	Antimicrobial acid formulation - An antimicrobial acid formulation for food and farm applications includes an aqueous solution comprising sulfuric acid present in the aqueous solution in a quantity of from about 1% to about 45% by weight and at least one buffering sulfate salt present in the aqueous solution in a quantity of from about 1% to about 10% by weight.	09-16-2010

Stephen P. Moenning, Punta Gorda, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198187	MINIMALLY INVASIVE MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUND AND AN ASSOCIATED MEDICAL PROCEDURE FOR DISPENSING A BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUND - A medical apparatus for dispensing a biologically active compound. The medical apparatus includes a sleeve, wherein (	08-06-2009
20110130692	Restraint Device And Method Of Use - A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions may secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. A lock member may be used to selectively prevent disconnection of the first and second connector portions. One or more removable tags or other information elements may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may indicate who placed the restraint device on, or removed the restraint device from the person, and/or what time the restraint device was placed or removed. The tags or other elements may include a unique identifier to indicate whether the restraint device had been previously removed from the person after an initial placement. The restraint device may include an electronic information element configured to transmit information related to the wearer.	06-02-2011
20120029403	RESTRAINT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A restraint device includes first and second restraint and/or support portions adapted to extend around part of a person. First and second connector portions may secure the first and second restraint and/or support portions to the person. A lock member may be used to selectively prevent disconnection of the first and second connector portions. One or more removable tags or other information elements may be carried on at least one of the first and second restraint and/or support portions and may indicate who placed the restraint device on, or removed the restraint device from the person, and/or what time the restraint device was placed or removed. The tags or other elements may include a unique identifier to indicate whether the restraint device had been previously removed from the person after an initial placement. The restraint device may include an electronic information element configured to transmit information related to the wearer.	02-02-2012
20130012795	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SENSING A PARAMETER WITH A RESTRAINT DEVICE - A restraint device includes at least a first restraint portion defining a space for receiving at least a first body portion of a wearer to restrain movement of the wearer. The restraint device also includes at least one sensor on the first restraint portion and configured to sense at least one parameter associated with the wearer of the restraint device. The sensed parameter may be a physiological parameter of the wearer, or the sensed parameter may be a biological substance, a chemical substance, or a radioactive substance. The restraint device may further include a device communicating with the sensor and configured to store and/or transmit information related to the sensed parameter.	01-10-2013

Stephen P. Nixon, Sr., Montgomery, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100233291	Animal lesion treatment and prevention formulations and methods - An illustrative embodiment of an animal lesion treatment and prevention formulation includes a quantity of water, at least one acid provided in the quantity of water and magnesium sulfate as acid/base buffer mixed in the quantity of water with the at least one acid. In some embodiments, an antimicrobial agent comprising at least one antimicrobial metal salt may be provided in the quantity of water with the at least one acid and the magnesium sulfate.	09-16-2010

Stephen P. Povoski, Dublin, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090234225	FLUORESCENCE DETECTION SYSTEM - Exemplary embodiments include systems, methods, and compositions for the intra-operative detection of target tissue. At least one embodiment includes a fluorescence detection instrument that may be used for intra-operative detection of a fluorescent targeting agent, its binding site, and its interaction within cancer tissues. An exemplary embodiment is highly sensitive to the local deposition of fluorescence agents even at a low concentration. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a handheld navigation instrument that is usable to excite, detect, and report the fluorescent deposition of the targeting agent in real-time. In alternative embodiments, the system includes a wearable unit to excite, detect, and visually report the fluorescent deposition of the targeting agent to the user. The wearable unit includes eyewear that allow the user to perform image-guided surgery based on the near real-time fluorescence detection of the fluorescent targeting agent.	09-17-2009

Stephen P. Proteau, Bothell, WA US

Stephen P. Santichen, Anderson, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120068796	STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID WITH VARIABLE RELUCTANCE PLUNGER - A solenoid for a vehicle starter includes at least one coil with a passage extending through the coil. A plunger is slideably positioned within the passage and configured to move in an axial direction between a first position and a second position. The plunger includes a substantially cylindrical outer surface portion with a circumferential notch formed in the outer surface portion. The at least one coil may include a pull-in coil and a hold-in coil wound on a spool. A plate member is positioned at one end of the spool and is separated from the plunger by a radial distance. The radial distance varies when the plunger moves in the axial direction as a result of the notch moving in relation to the plate member. A sleeve member may be coupled to the plunger such that the sleeve member covers the circumferential notch formed in the plunger.	03-22-2012

Stephen P. Selfridge, Huntersville, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110288967	Card-Based Banking - A payment device may be issued that is user generic and allows for the payment of billing accounts by storing billing account information in association with the payment device and/or an underlying funding account. In one example, the payment device might not store any user identification information. Upon receiving a bill payment request, a bill payment device may retrieve bill payment account information from a remote financial institution system (e.g., for a financial institution holding the payment device funding account) or from the payment device. The bill payment accounts may then be displayed for user selection. Payments may then be electronically transferred to a payee associated with the bill payment account.	11-24-2011

Stephen P. Shoemaker, Jr., Redondo Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080280661	Projectile roulette arcade game - An arcade game is disclosed wherein a player actuates a projectile delivery system such as an air stream created by depressing a pump or bellows to cause a projectile such as a ball to be propelled over a rotating playing field. In a first preferred embodiment the projectile is a ball, and the ball may preferably be aimed by pointing the nozzle delivering an air stream aimable in varying azimuthal and altitudal directions. A point multiplier system is incorporated wherein said ball may pass through one of several arrayed apertures of varying size and difficulty within a housing that encloses the rotating playing field. A sensor detects the passage of a ball through an aperture and sends a signal to a processor to multiply the player's points by a predetermined amount. Whether the ball passes through an aperture or rebounds off the wall, the ball enters the rotating playing field where holes are disposed about the perimeter like a roulette wheel. The rotation of the playing field causes the ball to move outward via centrifugal force to the holes, where each hole is assigned a point value. When the ball enters a hole, a sensor sends a signal to a processor corresponding to a predetermined point value. The processor receives the signal and determines the point value achieved, augmented by any multiplier accomplished in the first phase, and sends a signal to a ticket distribution mechanism to distribute redemption tickets corresponding to the point value earned by the player.	11-13-2008
20110169218	PLASTIC CAPSULE FOR CRANE GAME - A capsule for use in a vacuum crane game is disclosed that is adapted to releasably enclose a prize, the capsule formed by first and second hollow hemispherical elements cooperating to form a plastic sphere when configured in a mating arrangement, at least one of said first and second hollow hemispherical elements including a radially outwardly projecting member substantially circumscribing a first circular edge of said at least one of said first and second hollow hemispherical elements to prevent a vacuum member from engaging the capsule at the radially outwardly projecting member.	07-14-2011

Stephen P. Squinto, Bethany, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120225056	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING COMPLEMENT-ASSOCIATED DISORDERS - The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, compositions containing an inhibitor of human complement and use of the compositions in methods for treating or preventing complement-associated disorders. In some embodiments, the inhibitor is chronically administered to patients. In some embodiments, the inhibitor is administered to a patient in an amount and with a frequency to maintain systemic complement inhibition and prevent breakthrough. In some embodiments, the compositions contain an antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, that binds to a human complement component C5 protein or a fragment of the protein such as C5a or C5b.	09-06-2012

Stephen P. Szczesuil, Framingham, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100272972	Thermal barrier fabric - A thermal barrier fabric includes an inner impermeable material layer, an outer impermeable material layer, a spacer material disposed between the inner and outer impermeable material layers, and a reflective layer of material disposed between the spacer and a selected one of the inner impermeable material layer and the outer impermeable material layer. The inner and outer impermeable material layers are bound to each other along portions thereof outboard of the spacer material and the reflective layer of material to define a closed compartment. The compartment is under a vacuum, such that the reflective layer of the fabric reflects thermal energy back toward the source thereof and the vacuum substantially prevents thermal energy transfer through the compartment.	10-28-2010

Stephen P. Telo, Jacksonville, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090240551	SERVICE ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for creating and executing a service strategy using a service alignment system includes updating a skill set of a service professional available to perform service and defining a service team, wherein service professionals may be assigned to the service team. The method further includes assigning the service team to a contract, updating service obligations associated with the contract, assigning a service professional available to perform service to the service team assigned to the contract by matching a skill of the service professional to an updated service obligation of the contract, storing and executing the team and service professional assignments using the service alignment system.	09-24-2009

Stephen P. Wassynger, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090252610	Turbine blade retention system and method - A retention system retains a turbine blade dovetail in a retention ring dovetail slot. The retention system includes a retention opening formed in the blade dovetail. A through hole is formed in the retention ring, wherein the through hole is positioned such that it is aligned with the retention opening when the dovetail is assembled in the dovetail slot. A connector is disposed in the through hole and engages the retention opening. In this manner, undesirable relative movement of parts can be reduced or eliminated, thereby preventing excessive wear.	10-08-2009
20100260591	Spanwise split variable guide vane and related method - Accordingly, in one aspect, the invention relates to a variable guide vane for an axial flow compressor comprising: a first radially outer vane section; and a second radially inner vane section; the first and second vane sections angularly adjustable relative to each other about a longitudinal radial axis of the vane.	10-14-2010

Stephen P. Whitlatch, Cincinnati, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100184127	MICROTOME SECTIONABLE BIOPSY SUPPORT FOR ORIENTING TISSUE SAMPLES - Tissue orientation devices include a perforated tissue support with at least one perforated channel for receiving a tissue sample, and a plurality of tabs configured to extend along and into the channel to retain the tissue sample during processing and embedding. Tissue orientation devices include elongated legs coupled together for holding one or more biopsy tissue samples therebetween. Associated methods include using the cassettes and orientation devices to hold and orient tissue samples for processing, embedding and microtome sectioning.	07-22-2010
20100278627	CASSETTE AND EMBEDDING ASSEMBLY FOR HANDLING AND HOLDING TISSUE SAMPLES DURING PROCESSING, EMBEDDING AND MICROTOME PROCEDURES, STAGING DEVICES THEREFOR, AND METHODS THEREFOR - The disclosure relates to a cassette, frame and mold for holding a tissue sample during an embedding and mircotoming process, and related methods. The cassette is sectionable in a microtome and includes a body with a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls. First and second side walls are generally V-shaped to present an apex of the “V” to the microtome blade. A lid of the cassette is stiffer than the bottom wall of the cassette to assist with positioning the tissue sample. The side walls of the cassette are perforated so as to significantly reduce the amount of cassette material that must be cut by the microtome blade. In one embodiment, to additionally reduce blade wear the ribs on one side wall are offset lengthwise relative to the ribs on an opposite side wall. An upper flange of the cassette includes depressions configured to register with detents in the frame.	11-04-2010
20110182783	TISSUE CASSETTE FOR AUTOMATED HANDLING AND EMBEDDING OF TISSUE SAMPLES - An automated machine for handling and embedding tissue samples contained on microtome sectionable supports. The machine includes an input member configured to hold a plurality of the microtome sectionable supports prior to a tissue embedding operation. An output member is configured to hold a plurality of the microtome sectionable supports after the tissue embedding operation. A cooling unit is configured to hold at least one of the microtome sectionable supports during the tissue embedding operation. A motorized carrier assembly is mounted for movement and configured to hold at least one of the microtome sectionable supports. The carrier assembly moves the support from the input member to the cooling unit and, finally, to the output member. A dispensing device dispenses an embedding material onto the microtome sectionable support and at least one tissue sample carried by the microtome sectionable support during the embedding operation.	07-28-2011

Stephen P. Wurmlinger, Scurry, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110083733	POWER INVERTER DOCKING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - An electronics module docking system includes docking member removably coupled to a photovoltaic module. The docking system includes a first connector port electrically coupled to one or more photovoltaic cells of the photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic module is selectively coupleable to the docking member. The docking system includes a housing to enclose an electronics module. The housing may include second connector port that is selectively engageable to the power electronics module. The power electronics module and the photovoltaic cells are electrically coupled to one another upon selective engagement of the connector ports. The inverter housing is receivable by and removably coupleable to the docking member allowing the inverter housing to be removably coupleable to the photovoltaic module.	04-14-2011
20110084556	SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR INTERCONNECTING AN ARRAY OF POWER GENERATING ASSEMBLIES - A system and apparatus for interconnecting an array of power generating assemblies includes a cable assembly having a plurality of continuous conductors and a plurality of cable connectors electrically coupled to the continuous conductors. The continuous conductors are configured to receive inverter AC power generated by inverters and deliver the combined AC power to an AC grid or other power sink. The cable connectors are configured to mate with corresponding connectors of the inventers to deliver the AC power to the continuous conductors.	04-14-2011
20120104872	System and Apparatus for Interconnecting and Array of Power Generating Assemblies - A system and apparatus for interconnecting an array of power generating assemblies includes a cable assembly having a plurality of continuous conductors and a plurality of cable connectors electrically coupled to the continuous conductors. The continuous conductors are configured to receive inverter AC power generated by inverters and deliver the combined AC power to an AC grid or other power sink The cable connectors are configured to mate with corresponding connectors of the inventers to deliver the AC power to the continuous conductors.	05-03-2012

Stephen P. Yanchek, Phoenixville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110189911	HIGH LOFT NONWOVEN SHEET MATERIAL AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A nonwoven acoustic sheet material including Asian cardboard and a scrim layer and method of construction thereof is provided. The method of construction includes providing Asian cardboard and comminuting the cardboard into pieces of a predetermined size. Further, combining the reduced size pieces of cardboard with heat bondable textile fibers and staple fibers to form a substantially homogenous mixture, and then, forming a web from the mixture. Then, thermally bonding the constituent ingredients of the web to produce a matt of a desired thickness. Further, laminating a scrim layer to at least one side of the matt while maintaining the thickness of the matt as initially produced.	08-04-2011

Stephen P. Zapatka, Kingston, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090134179	CONTAINER - A container for packaging food for transporting and selling to consumers is provided. The container includes a base having a pair of inwardly recessed pockets for capturing a pair of extending latching portions on a lid. The pair of extending latching portions has concave grooves allowing the extending latching portions to flex inwards from an initial position for insertion into the pair inwardly recessed pockets. When the pair of extending latching portions are inserted into the pair inwardly recessed pockets, the pair of extending latching portions expand back to their initial position and protrusions within the pair of inwardly recessed pockets retain the pair of extending latching portions creating a tight fit and preventing the lid of the container from being easily disengaged from the base of the container.	05-28-2009
20090134180	CONTAINER - A container having a base with extending sidewalls therefrom and a lid hingedly connected thereto. The container may have an alignment mechanism having a lower alignment member and an upper alignment member locating surface on the base and lid, respectively, at the region where the base and the lid are hingedly connected. The container may have a plurality of locking mechanisms in which each locking mechanism includes an extending latching portion and a corresponding circular opening for engagement thereof. The locking mechanism is configured to securely lock the lid to the base wherein an appropriate amount of pulling force must be applied thereto in order to disengage the lid from the base.	05-28-2009
20090152158	CARRIER TRAY - A carrier tray having a plurality of compartments separated by a plurality of dividers. Each carrier tray has a plurality of stacking pins on a top portion and a plurality of pin holes on a bottom portion. Each stacking pin is located in an area approximately adjacent to each pin hole such that, for a given set of a stacking pin and a pin hole, the stacking pin is slightly offset relative to the pin hole. When stacking the carrier trays to form a stacked configuration of carrier trays, each carrier tray is rotated 180° relative to a carrier tray immediately below and a carrier tray immediately above the carrier tray.	06-18-2009
20110031154	CONTAINER FOR PRODUCE STORAGE, PACKING & TRANSPORT - Embodiments are directed to containers for storage and transportation of items such as produce harvested with its roots intact. The containers include a base and lid hingedly connected together on at least one edge, and may be stacked to maximize density for storage so that a shipping receptacle can hold more produce while taking up the same place, allowing for more efficient transportation saving on transportation costs and storage. In addition to saving costs on transportation and storage, the containers maintain the freshness of the produce harvested with its roots intact by keeping away soil, soil debris and moisture from the remaining portions of the produce. When containers are stacked together, a top surface of the lid of a first container is adapted to receive a plurality of longitudinal concave grooves on the bottom surface of the base of a second container.	02-10-2011
20110180446	CONTAINER FOR PRODUCE STORAGE, PACKING & TRANSPORT - Embodiments are directed to containers having a bottom and top hingedly connected together on at least one edge. When the container is viewed in an open configuration, the bottom and top may each include a plurality of receptacles in one or more rows of linear arrays. The receptacles in both the top and bottom may correspond to one another and may define an enclosure when the container is in a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the enclosure is orb-like in configuration for enclosing individual food items. When the container is viewed in a closed configuration, each receptacle may define an apex or antipodal point on an outer surface thereof wherein each apex/antipodal point includes a receiving protrusion or an insertion protrusion. When containers are stacked together, each insertion protrusion from one container may reversibly engage with a corresponding receiving protrusion from another container resulting in a stacked array of containers.	07-28-2011

Stephen P. Zeppieri, Glastonbury, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090007882	Compound cycle rotary engine - A compound cycle engine system has a rotary engine, which rotary engine generates exhaust gas. The system further has a compressor for increasing the pressure of inlet air to be supplied to the engine to a pressure in the range of from 3.0 to 5.0 atmospheres and an intercooler for providing the inlet air to the engine at a temperature in the range of from 150 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. The system further has one or more turbines for extracting energy from the exhaust gas. The Miller Cycle is implemented in the rotary engine, enabling the compression ratio to be lower than the expansion ratio, allowing the overall cycle to be optimized for lowest weight and specific fuel consumption.	01-08-2009