Inventors list |
Assignees list |
Classification tree browser |
Top 100 Inventors |
Top 100 Assignees |
Sutherland, US
Ben Sutherland, Annapolis, MD US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080256762 | Wire tie - The present invention relates to a tie for wrapping around an article, including an arcuate portion on a first portion of the tie; and a movable locking device on a second portion of the tie, the movable locking device adapted to couple to the arcuate portion. | 10-23-2008 |
Carl Emil Sutherland, Baden, PA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110017016 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AND REMOVING IRON FROM A HEARTH - A system and method for cooling and removing metallic iron and other aggregate from a moving hearth is provided. Cooling may be provided by a secondary cooling system and a spray cooling system in a cooling zone. The secondary cooling system may include an arrangement of coolant tubes for absorbing heat. A flow of nitrogen may be provided through the cooling zone. The spray cooling system may provide evaporative cooling. Aggregate removal may be provided by a magnetic removal system, a plow system, and a sweeper system. The magnetic removal system uses a magnetic device and a moving belt to remove iron materials. The plow system uses a plow to separate and remove aggregate from the moving hearth. The sweeper system may use a vacuum device to pull materials from the moving hearth. | 01-27-2011 |
Colin Sutherland, Morristown, NJ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120280875 | SPHERICAL PERTURBATION OF AN ARRAY ANTENNA - The present invention provides a high-performance and small sized helical antenna element and array thereof for use in an aircraft communication system or the like, where stringent spatial restrictions and gain requirements generally apply. The performance of the array is enhanced by increasing the lateral distances between the antenna elements over a portion of the elements where the windings thereof have high current amplitude. The sweeping envelope of the array is maintained small by recovering the initial distancing over a portion of the elements where the windings thereof have low current amplitude. | 11-08-2012 |
David P. Sutherland, Roanoke, VA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080223097 | HIERARCHICAL CYLINDER LOCK SYSTEMS - A hierarchical lock system includes a first cylinder lock having a cylindrical plug, rotatable, reciprocating tumbler pins, a slider disposed within the plug and a side bar that cooperates with the cylinder plug, the slider, and the tumbler pins to control rotation of the lock. A second cylindrical lock includes a cylindrical plug, reciprocating tumbler pins, a slider, and a side bar that cooperates with the cylindrical plug and the slider. A first key is configured to open both the first and second locks by elevating and rotating the tumbler pins, and moving the slider to an unlocked position with respect to the side bar. A second key is able to open only the second cylindrical locks by elevating but not rotating the tumbler pins and by moving the slider to an unlocked position with respect to the side bar. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090241620 | Cylinder Lock and Auxiliary Locking Mechanism - A tumbler pin lock includes an auxiliary locking mechanism including an auxiliary locking pin to provide enhance locking in addition to the locking provided by the tumbler pins so that the lock remains locked even if the tumblers are picked or bumped into their unlocked positions. | 10-01-2009 |
Donna Sutherland, Green Brook, NJ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110318741 | BIOMARKERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS - Provided herein are the biomarkers for predicting or monitoring the efficacy of a treatment for psoriasis. The use of certain cell markers and mRNA levels as biomarkers to predict whether a psoriasis treatment is likely to be successful is also provided. Further, the expression of these genes or cell markers can be used to monitor progress of treatment effectiveness and patient compliance in psoriasis patients who are receiving treatment. | 12-29-2011 |
Don R. Sutherland, Romeo, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080283006 | LOW-LOAD OPERATION EXTENSION OF A HOMOGENEOUS CHARGE COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE - A method for extending the low-load operation of a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine includes employing a valve actuation device creating a negative valve overlap, thereby trapping and recompressing combusted gases within a combustion chamber, the device effecting increasingly longer negative valve overlap as engine load decreases, injecting during the negative valve overlap a fraction of fuel into the recompressed combusted gases, and igniting the fuel with a heat source during the negative valve overlap. | 11-20-2008 |
Ian J. Sutherland, Grosse Pointe, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090266397 | SOLAR BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM AND OPTIONAL SOLAR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE PROPULSION - A product includes a vehicle battery, capable of being charged using solar energy, a plurality of photovoltaic cells, arranged in at least one of series or parallel, forming an array that produces a self-regulated voltage and current for charging the vehicle battery using solar energy, and an electrical connection linking the array to the vehicle battery. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20120028140 | THERMAL HYDROGEN COMPRESSOR - A compressor for compressing a gas. The compressor receives the gas at a base pressure from a source and provides the gas at a higher pressure to a target. The compressor includes a series of pressure vessels and a one-way valve between the vessels, where a first pressure vessel is coupled to the source and a last pressure vessel is coupled to the target. For one period of time, every other pressure vessel in the series is heated starting with the pressure vessel coupled to the source. As the pressure in the heated pressure vessels increases as a result of the heat, the gas is sent to a next pressure vessel in the series of pressure vessels. After some period of time, the other alternating sequence of pressure vessels is heated to move the gas along the series of pressure vessels from the source to the target. | 02-02-2012 |
Ivan E. Sutherland, Portland, OR US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20130080815 | SYNCHRONIZING TIMING OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - An integrated circuit includes a first pipeline with multiple stages of asynchronous circuits. Note that a stage in the first pipeline communicates with a stage in a corresponding second pipeline with multiple stages of asynchronous circuits on another integrated circuit via connectors. Furthermore, a first state wire preceding the stage in the first pipeline provides advanced notice to a first state wire preceding the stage in the second pipeline of subsequent communication between the stage in the first pipeline and the stage in the second pipeline so that the stage in the second pipeline has time to amplify a signal received from the stage in the first pipeline, thereby facilitating approximately synchronous operation of the stages in the first and second pipelines. | 03-28-2013 |
Jack Edgar Sutherland, Saint Augustine, FL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100130072 | INTEGRAL BONDING ATTACHMENT - An integral bonding attachment includes an insulated section of a conductive wire with an exposed, uninsulated section. A sleeve covers the insulated and uninsulated sections of the conductive wire, and the sleeve includes a flattened section encasing at least a portion of the uninsulated wire section to form a generally integral structure with the core of the conductive wire. At least one generally tubular section is positioned at an end of the flattened section to engage the insulated section of the conductive wire. An aperture may pass simultaneously through the inner core and flattened sleeve section for attaching the integral bonding attachment to a structure. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20110186352 | INTEGRAL BONDING ATTACHMENT - An integral bonding attachment includes an insulated section of a conductive wire with an exposed, uninsulated section. A sleeve covers the insulated and uninsulated sections of the conductive wire, and the sleeve includes a flattened section encasing at least a portion of the uninsulated wire section to form a generally integral structure with the core of the conductive wire. At least one generally tubular section is positioned at an end of the flattened section to engage the insulated section of the conductive wire. An aperture may pass simultaneously through the inner core and flattened sleeve section for attaching the integral bonding attachment to a structure. | 08-04-2011 |
Jamie Sutherland, Austin, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120244144 | PERTUSSIS ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - Compositions and methods are provided that are useful to treat respiratory diseases such as whooping cough. Further, compositions and methods of immunizing are provided. | 09-27-2012 |
Jason Sutherland, Hastings, MI US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090095234 | WATER HEATER AND SYSTEM FOR INSULATING SAME - A water heater and method of assembling the water heater are disclosed. The method includes the step of positioning an insulation member around a water tank. An expandable tube is positioned at an elevation between a top surface and a bottom surface of the insulation member. An outer shell is positioned over the water tank, the insulation member, and the expandable tube to at least partially encapsulate the water tank. The expandable tube is expanded to compress at least a portion of the insulation member against the water tank or the outer shell. Foam insulation is delivered into a space defined adjacent the top surface of the insulation member and between the water tank and the outer shell. The foam insulation is substantially limited from traveling past the expandable tube when the expandable tube is maintained in an expanded state. | 04-16-2009 |
Jeanette N. Sutherland, Cedar Park, TX US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080263496 | Enhanced routing grid system and method - Routing systems and methods are provided having various strategies for optimizing and evaluating possible routes for netlist connections. In one embodiment, a data structure or matrix provides cost related data weighted to evaluate the impact proposed a connection or segment will have upon an attribute of interest such as, for example, speed, manufacturability or noise tolerance. This cost information can be related to terrain costs as well as shape costs to provide multidimensional cost information for connections. Processing such higher information cost data is made more efficient with an additive process that is less demanding than a computationally intensive iterative multiplication process. Various methods are also disclosed for shifting and adjusting routing grids to improve use of available space or reduce run time in routing. In another embodiment, a parallel processing scheme is used to process multiple regions on multiple processors simultaneously without creating conflicts, that could arise, for example, when two processors try to route a trace on the same gridpoint. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080263497 | Enhanced Routing Grid System and Method - Routing systems and methods are provided having various strategies for optimizing and evaluating possible routes for netlist connections. In one embodiment, a data structure or matrix provides cost related data weighted to evaluate the impact proposed a connection or segment will have upon an attribute of interest such as, for example, speed, manufacturability or noise tolerance. This cost information can be related to terrain costs as well as shape costs to provide multidimensional cost information for connections. Processing such higher information cost data is made more efficient with an additive process that is less demanding than a computationally intensive iterative multiplication process. Various methods are also disclosed for shifting and adjusting routing grids to improve use of available space or reduce run time in routing. In another embodiment, a parallel processing scheme is used to process multiple regions on multiple processors simultaneously without creating conflicts, that could arise, for example, when two processors try to route a trace on the same gridpoint. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080263498 | Enhanced Routing Grid System and Method - Routing systems and methods are provided having various strategies for optimizing and evaluating possible routes for netlist connections. In one embodiment, a data structure or matrix provides cost related data weighted to evaluate the impact proposed a connection or segment will have upon an attribute of interest such as, for example, speed, manufacturability or noise tolerance. This cost information can be related to terrain costs as well as shape costs to provide multidimensional cost information for connections. Processing such higher information cost data is made more efficient with an additive process that is less demanding than a computationally intensive iterative multiplication process. Various methods are also disclosed for shifting and adjusting routing grids to improve use of available space or reduce run time in routing. In another embodiment, a parallel processing scheme is used to process multiple regions on multiple processors simultaneously without creating conflicts, that could arise, for example, when two processors try to route a trace on the same gridpoint. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090070726 | Enhanced Routing Grid System and Method - Routing systems and methods are provided having various strategies for optimizing and evaluating possible routes for netlist connections. In one embodiment, a data structure or matrix provides cost related data weighted to evaluate the impact proposed a connection or segment will have upon an attribute of interest such as, for example, speed, manufacturability or noise tolerance. This cost information can be related to terrain costs as well as shape costs to provide multidimensional cost information for connections. Processing such higher information cost data is made more efficient with an additive process that is less demanding than a computationally intensive iterative multiplication process. Various methods are also disclosed for shifting and adjusting routing grids to improve use of available space or reduce run time in routing. In another embodiment, a parallel processing scheme is used to process multiple regions on multiple processors simultaneously without creating conflicts, that could arise, for example, when two processors try to route a trace on the same gridpoint. | 03-12-2009 |
Jeff Sutherland, Mogadore, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110180580 | PORTABLE FASTENER DRIVING DEVICE - The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple. | 07-28-2011 |
Jeffery Sutherland, Mogadore, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090285655 | PORTABLE FASTENER DRIVING DEVICE - The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple. | 11-19-2009 |
Joe B. Sutherland, San Antonio, TX US
John Sutherland, Provo, UT US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100077205 | System and Method for Cipher E-Mail Protection - The preferred embodiments of the present invention disclose a security transformation system which includes an e-mail client, a cipher proxy, a dictionary database and an Internet e-mail system. The system is capable of generating and receiving messages and performing a cipher substitution and encryption of key fields of messages when they are stored at a user's Internet e-mail system. When the messages are received or accessed the system permits deciphering and decrypting the message using a reverse security transformation The preferred embodiments of the method of the present invention comprises steps of generating and receiving messages at an Internet e-mail system, performing a security transformation on said messages, encrypting said messages, updating a cipher dictionary at a cipher proxy, and decoding and decrypting the messages when accessed by a user. | 03-25-2010 |
John Cody Sutherland, Niwot, CO US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080244851 | DETACHABLE BRUSH ASSEMBLY - A quick release detachable brush includes a disk having a first side and a second side. The disk has at least one brush attached to the first or the second side or both. The center of the disk has an aperture. A shaft is provided with an elongated portion and a head that is complimentary to the aperture in the disk. The shaft engages the aperture to removably secure the disk to the shaft. | 10-09-2008 |
Lee Sutherland, Longmont, CO US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20130057864 | TIME-SYNCHRONIZED TDLAS MEASUREMENTS OF PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method of absorption spectroscopy to determine a rapidly variable gas parameter. The method includes transmitting light from a synchronization light source to a synchronization detector. The transmitted light is periodically interrupted by a moving mechanical part between the synchronization light source and synchronization detector. The output from the synchronization detector is used to generate a repeating time signal having variable phase delay. This signal is used to control the timing of laser spectroscopy wavelength scans. Multiple spectroscopic scans may be repeated at multiple selected time signal phase delay and the results averaged for each phase. Apparatus for implementing the above methods are also disclosed. | 03-07-2013 |
Lee A. Sutherland, Longmont, CO US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100027159 | MAGAZINE-BASED DATA CARTRIDGE LIBRARY - The present invention provides a magazine-based data cartridge library that, in one embodiment, comprises a plurality of shelves that are capable of holding a plurality of data cartridge magazines, one or more drives, a magazine transport for moving magazines within the cabinet, and a cartridge transport for moving data cartridges between a magazine and a drive. | 02-04-2010 |
Lisa A. Sutherland, Durham, NC US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110236862 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING, SCORING, GROUPING AND PRESENTING NUTRITIONAL VALUE INFORMATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS - A method and system for presenting nutritional information about food products. The method involves gathering nutritional data about food products, analyzing that data to determine a nutritional value, scoring the product, and applying a designation reflecting the nutritional score. The nutritional value score designation is then displayed at the point of sale for observation by customers. The system includes a data gathering function, a data analyzing function, a data storing function, a scoring function, a reporting function and a display function to perform the steps of the method described. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120208151 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING, SCORING, GROUPING AND PRESENTING NUTRITIONAL VALUE INFORMATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS - A method and system for presenting nutritional information about food products. The method involves gathering nutritional data about food products, analyzing that data to determine a nutritional value, scoring the product, and applying a designation reflecting the nutritional score. The nutritional value score designation is then displayed at the point of sale for observation by customers. The system includes a data gathering function, a data analyzing function, a data storing function, a scoring function, a reporting function and a display function to perform the steps of the method described. | 08-16-2012 |
Lloyd A. Sutherland, Boca Raton, FL US
Marjorie Sutherland, Reno, NV US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100047831 | DIAGNOSIS OF ANTHRAX INFECTION BY DETECTION OF CAPSULAR ANTIGEN IN URINE - The present invention provides methods useful for diagnosis of anthrax by detection of capsular polypeptide in serum, urine, or other biological samples. | 02-25-2010 |
Mark A. Sutherland, Sterling, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120014621 | DISPOSABLE UROLOGY DRAINAGE BAG - A urology drainage bag system has disposable clamps and/or bands that are disposed of along with the disposable urology drape. The drape, clamps, and band may comprise an integrated system for disposal as a unit. In some embodiments, the drape, clamps, and band are assembled together at the time of manufacture and sold as an integrated unit such that assembly of the drape onto the band by the end users at the point of use is not needed. Several plastic molded clamp embodiments are disclosed. Alternative methods and devices for supporting a flexible band and drainage bag relative to an OR table are also disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
Michael W. Sutherland, Lowell, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110190874 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING VENOUS PRESSURE - Devices and method are disclosed for reducing pressure in a patient's vena cava and in the right atrium of a patient's heart. A valve is implanted in the inferior vena cava (IFC) between the patient's renal veins and hepatic veins. When pressure in a patient's IFC reaches high levels, i.e., the pressure differential across the valve reaches high levels, the valve automatically closes or begins to close. The closing is caused by the pressure of the patient's blood moving one or more flaps in the valve to a closed or near-closed position. This prevents excessive pressure in the upper or superior vena cava and the right atrium of the patient's heart. The device also includes a pressure relief feature that opens and allows retrograde flow of blood if the pressure differential exceeds a yet higher pressure. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120109155 | HAND OPERATED DEVICE FOR CONTROLLED DEPLOYMENT OF A TISSUE ANCHOR AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor member that is suitable for anchoring against tissue. The system also includes a tensioning member operatively connected to the anchor member such that the anchor member can slide relative to the tensioning member, the tensioning member capable of being pulled to cause the anchor member to move relative to the tensioning member into a position seated against the tissue. A hand operated deployment catheter is operable to extend and deploy the anchor member therefrom. The deployment catheter includes a rotatable member about which the tensioning member is routed and a clutch assembly for limiting tension within the tensioning member to prevent the deployed anchor from being pulled through the tissue. | 05-03-2012 |
Michael W. Sutherland, Pelham, NH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120259263 | APPARATUS AND METHODS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN INTRA-ATRIAL PRESSURE RELIEF OPENING - The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for treating heart failure by normalizing elevated blood pressure in the left and right atria of a heart of a mammal The present disclosure includes methods for creating and maintaining an opening in the atrial septum. Tools for making an opening and enlarging the opening are also disclosed. Use of the techniques and tools described herein prolongs the patency of an intra-atrial pressure relief opening. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130041388 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUTURING TISSUE - A suturing device of the present invention is in the form a compact, light-weight handheld device that includes a needle and suture assembly, a mechanism for gripping and releasing the needle/suture (a “needle transfer mechanism” or “needle shuttle mechanism”), safely capturing the needle/suture upon exit from the patient's tissue, and returning the needle to a position such that the process of delivering additional sutures to the patient can be repeated. A safety shield mechanism ensures the user is protected from the needle at all times. The device of the present invention accommodates the right or left-handed user, rests comfortably in the user's hand, allows sufficient visualization of the procedure site, and permits the user to either control penetration depth of the needle or default to a device-determined depth. The present device permits the user to utilize a wrist-rotation (pivoting) suture delivery technique. | 02-14-2013 |
Richard L. Sutherland, Dayton, OH US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110102711 | Optimizing Performance Parameters For Switchable Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal Optical Elements - Described herein are the materials, mechanisms and procedures for optimizing various performance parameters of HPDLC optical devices in order to meet differing performance requirements. These optimization tailoring techniques include control and independent optimization of switchable HPDLC optical devices to meet the demanding requirements of anticipated applications for, inter alia, the telecommunications and display industries. These techniques include optimization of diffraction efficiency, i.e., index modulation, polarization dependence control, haze, cosmetic quality, control of response and relaxation time, voltage driving for on and off switching, and material uniformity. This control and independent optimization tailors properties of switchable HPDLC optical devices according to the specific requirements of the application of the switchable HPDLC optical device. The invention disclosed herein retains the desirable attributes of the multi-functional acrylate system for forming HPDLC optical devices, but adds new materials to the acrylate system and/or new process control to the recording to optimize performance parameters as may be needed for specific applications. This results in high optical quality switchable holograms with good diffraction efficiency and low, stable switching voltage. | 05-05-2011 |
Robert L. Sutherland, Kennesaw, GA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090101526 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINERS - A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers and handle features for grasping and lifting the package. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090127147 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINERS - A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel, end panels and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers. The package has gussets for positioning the end panels and side panels around the containers. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100078337 | PACKAGE FOR CONTAINER - A package for holding a plurality of containers. The package has a top panel and side panels. The package has retention features for retaining the containers and reinforcement features for reinforcing the package. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100187295 | CARTON WITH INTERLOCKING DIVIDER - A package comprises a carton and a divider. The carton has a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton and at least two end flaps respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The divider has a divider panel that at least partially divides the interior of the carton and a securing flap that is connected to the divider panel. The securing flap is positioned between the overlapping end flaps of the carton, whereby the divider is at least partially secured to the closed end of the carton. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100224676 | Packs and Methods of Erecting Packs - A pack includes a top panel, side panels, bottom panels, and retaining structures at each end of the pack. A packet can be disposed on a top surface of a container enclosed within the pack. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110226845 | Package For Containers - A package for holding a plurality of articles. The package has panels that cooperate to at least partially form an interior of the package. The panels comprise a top panel, at least one side panel foldably connected to the top panel, and at least one end panel foldably connected to the top panel. At least one opening is in the top panel for at least partially receiving at least a portion of one of the articles. At least one retention flap is foldably connected to the top panel adjacent the at least one opening. The retention flap has a free edge for engaging at least one article of the plurality of articles. The retention flap is at least partially defined by at least one J-shaped cut. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110284624 | Cartons With Dispenser Sections - A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a bottom panel, a first side panel comprising a first lower side panel and a first upper side panel, a second side panel comprising a second lower side panel and a second upper side panel, a top panel, a first end panel, and a second end panel. A dispenser pattern defines a dispenser section at least in the first upper side panel, the top panel, the second upper side panel, and one of the first end panel and the second end panel. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120104080 | CARTON WITH RETENTION FEATURES - A carton for carrying a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a top panel, and at least one side panel foldably connected to the top panel. The least one side panel has a first retention feature for retaining a first portion of at least one of the plurality of articles, and a second retention feature for retaining a second portion of the at least one of the plurality of articles. The first retention feature comprises at least two first openings and the second retention feature is spaced apart from the first retention feature. The second retention feature comprises at least two second openings respectively aligned with a respective one of the at least two first openings, and at least two retention flaps foldably connected at a respective fold line. The at least two retention flaps are positioned between the at least two second openings. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120104082 | Carton With Interlocking Divider - A package comprises a carton and a divider. The carton has a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton and at least two end flaps respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The divider has a divider panel that at least partially divides the interior of the carton and a securing flap that is connected to the divider panel. The securing flap is positioned between the overlapping end flaps of the carton, whereby the divider is at least partially secured to the closed end of the carton. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20130043299 | Carton With Handle - A carton for carrying a plurality of articles includes a top panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the top panel, and a second side panel foldably connected to the top panel. The carton further includes a handle in at least the top panel. The handle comprises at least one handle flap foldably connected to the top panel at an arcuate fold line. The at least one handle flap is at least partially defined by a cut spaced apart from the arcuate fold line and extending across the top panel and into at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The at least one handle flap comprises at least two arcuate cuts for facilitating positioning of the at least one handle flap, each of the arcuate cuts comprises an end that is proximate to and spaced apart from the cut line. | 02-21-2013 |
Ronald Steven Sutherland, Show Low, AZ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090277152 | Quasi-isobaric heat engine - One embodiment of a heat engine machine enabling a user to convert heat sources into mechanical work or compressed air. The heat engine requires solar radiation and air. The thermodynamic cycle is quasi-isobaric, and comprise positive displacement compressors | 11-12-2009 |
Steve Sutherland, Henderson, NV US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090209329 | Method for Establishing Promotional Progressive Jackpot Pools as a Function of a Historical Composite Value - A method for establishing promotional progressive jackpot and hidden pools associated with a plurality of gaming machines playable by a plurality of players. The gaming machine may be playable in first and second modes selectable by the player. The method includes opening a data session on the host computer (player tracking database) in response to a first input by one of the players on a selected gaming machine, allowing the player to select one of the first and second modes and to play the gaming machine in the selected one of the first and second modes, and recording information in the data session on the host computer. The method further includes the steps of closing the data session in response to the player choosing to play the game in the other of the first and second modes, establishing a first incremental value as a function of the recorded information in the data session and adding the first incremental value to a promotional progressive jackpot pool, and awarding at least a portion of the promotional progressive jackpot pool to a winning one of the players in response to an occurrence of predetermined promotional progressive jackpot conditions. Moreover, the method broadens the traditional scope of the progressive jackpot system to incorporate all slot machines and other casino revenue sources to be part of the promotional progressive jackpot system. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090209330 | Method for Establishing Promotional Progressive Jackpot Pools in Response to a Change in Mode - A method for establishing promotional progressive jackpot and hidden pools are provided. The system includes a host computer and a plurality of gaming machines playable by a plurality of players, connected to the host computer. Each gaming machine is playable in first and second modes selectable by the player and allows the player to select one of the first and second modes and to play the gaming machine in the selected one of the first and second modes. The promotional progressive jackpot pool is associated with the plurality of gaming machines. The host computer opens a data session on the host computer and records information in the data session on the host computer related to the player's play of the selected one of the gaming machines during the data session. The host computer closes the data session in response to the player choosing to play the game in the other of the first and second modes. Moreover, the method broadens the traditional scope of the progressive jackpot system to incorporate all slot machines and other casino revenue sources to be part of the promotional progressive jackpot system. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090209331 | Method for Establishing Promotional Progressive Jackpot Pools from First and Second Gaming Machines with Different Theoretical Hold Value - A system and method establishes promotional progressive jackpot and hidden pools. The system includes first and gaming machines usable by a plurality of players. The first gaming machine has a first theoretical hold value and the second gaming machine has a different second theoretical hold value. The promotional progressive jackpot pool is associated with the first and second gaming machines. A host computer is operatively coupled to the first and second gaming machines for establishing a first incremental value in response to a first player using the first gaming machine and adding the first incremental value to the promotional progressive jackpot pool and for establishing a second incremental value in response to a second player using the second gaming machine and adding the second incremental value to the promotional progressive jackpot pool. Moreover, the method broadens the traditional scope of the progressive jackpot system to incorporate all slot machines and other casino revenue sources to be part of the progressive jackpot. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090209332 | Method for Establishing Promotional Progressive Jackpot Pools from a User Selectable Subgroup of a Plurality Gaming Machines - A system and method for establishing a promotional progressive jackpot and hidden pools includes a plurality of gaming machines usable by a plurality of players and a host computer operatively coupled to the plurality of gaming machines. The host computer allowing a system user to select a subset of the plurality of gaming machines, allows at least one or more players to use the subset of the plurality of gaming machines, responsively establishing at least one incremental value in response thereto, and adds the at least one incremental value to the promotional progressive jackpot pool. The host computer further awards at least a portion of the promotional progressive jackpot pool to a winning one of the players in response to an occurrence of predetermined promotional progressive jackpot conditions. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090264188 | System and Method for Tracking Patrons Non-Gaming Casino Spend - A system and method for tracking patron events at a plurality of devices is provided. The plurality of devices include electronic gaming machines and non-gaming machines. Each game device has a value associated therewith. The system includes a plurality of player tracking devices and a server or computer. Each player tracking device is associated with one of the electronic gaming machines. The player tracking devices identify patrons interacting with the system, track wagers made by the patrons on the electronic gaming machines and record wager data associated with each wager made by the players and a respective electronic gaming machine in a database. The server receives the wager data and stores the wager data in a database and receives transaction data associated with a transaction associated with the patrons use of the non-gaming devices and stores the transaction data in the database, and establishes a player rating associated with each player as a function of the wager data and the transaction data. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100087259 | Gaming machine cabinet - A gaming machine, including a first cabinet including a first display for displaying a first game or information for the gaming machine, a second cabinet including a second display for displaying a second game, and a third cabinet including an input device for playing the game, wherein an area of a top surface of the third cabinet is wider than an area of a bottom surface of the second cabinet or a bottom surface of the first cabinet. | 04-08-2010 |
Steven W. Sutherland, Roanoke, VA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090322083 | OPTIMIZING CONVERTER PROTECTION FOR WIND TURBINE GENERATORS - An integrated fault and personnel protection system and method for a multi-thread converter in a wind turbine power system is provided. The structure and method provide for system optimization, as well as, arc flash protection. Fault sensing with means of removing power applied to the converter minimizes the energy available to produce an arc flash event. Sensing and disconnects devices for the protections are provided close to the source of energy to protect more of the system. Converter controls detect, identify and isolate faults selecting the best combinations of the novel specific fault isolation devices. Components are distributed into separate physical to enhance protection. | 12-31-2009 |
Steven Wade Sutherland, Roanoke, VA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120133152 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF WIND TURBINES - A cooling system for use in cooling an electrical component of a wind turbine is described herein. The cooling system includes a first heat exchange assembly that is coupled to the electrical component. The first heat exchange assembly is configured to transfer heat from the electrical component to a cooling fluid. A fluid distribution assembly is coupled to the first heat exchange assembly for selectively channeling the cooling fluid to the first heat exchange assembly. The fluid distribution assembly is configured to adjust a flowrate of the cooling fluid being channeled to the first heat exchange assembly to adjust a temperature of the component. | 05-31-2012 |
Thomas M. Sutherland, Montgomery, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20120125442 | Fluid Level Monitoring System and Method - A fluid level monitoring system may include a control panel having a plurality of input devices, each corresponding to a monitored fluid of a machine, and a plurality of indicators, each corresponding to one of the input devices. The indicators may provide visual displays of fluid level statuses for the monitored fluids. The fluid level monitoring system may further include a message display device that may display a fluid level status message for one of the monitored fluids based on the actuation of the corresponding input device of the control panel. | 05-24-2012 |
Tim J. Sutherland, Gurnee, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090143116 | RETRACTABLE LANYARD ATTACHMENT POSTS AND PUSH-PUSH DEVICES - Described are mobile communication devices with retractable lanyard attachment posts that can be hidden when not in use. Also disclosed are embodiments of lanyard attachment posts that may include push-push or other mechanisms that a user may engage to deploy or hide the attachment post. In this way, by being able to hide the lanyard attachment member, the sleek lines of modern mobile communication devices may be maintained. Several embodiments include a push-push mechanism, for example, an E-clip embodiment, a C-clip embodiment, a stacked internal mechanism embodiment, and a compliant arm mechanism embodiment. Also disclosed is an embodiment of a retractable lanyard attachment post that may be respectively retained or released by turning the attachment post. In this manner, with either a push-push embodiment or a turnable embodiment, the mechanism for concealment and deployment of the lanyard attachment post may better utilize the device volume. | 06-04-2009 |
Timothy Sutherland, Cambridge, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20110270300 | HIGH SPEED SWELLING, PRESSURE EXERTING HEMOSTATIC DEVICE - The present invention provides devices and methods for treating wounds. The devices may include polymer particles capable of absorbing fluid such as blood. When devices of the invention are exposed to fluid, the fluid may enter the device and cause the polymer particles to swell. Devices of the invention may also apply pressure on wound cavities to stop or restrict the flow of fluid. In some embodiments, the devices may comprise components to facilitate absorption of fluid throughout the device, such as wicking elements and/or multiple compartments. One or more of the devices can be placed directly in the wound cavity, or in a containment structure and then into the wound cavity. | 11-03-2011 |
William Scott Sutherland, Haverhill, MA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20080239306 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL POWER MANAGEMENT - A system and method for managing optical power for controlling thermal alteration of a sample undergoing spectroscopic analysis is provided. The system includes a moveable laser beam generator for irradiating the sample and a beam shaping device for moving and shaping the laser beam to prevent thermal overload or build up in the sample. The moveable laser beam generator includes at least one beam shaping device selected from the group consisting of at least one optical lens, at least one optical diffractor, at least one optical path difference modulator, at least one moveable mirror, at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) integrated circuit (IC), and/or a liquid droplet. The system also includes an at least two degree of freedom (2 DOF) moveable substrate platform and a controller for controlling the laser beam generator and the substrate platform, and for analyzing light reflected from the sample. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090002699 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING AN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE - A device for identifying an unknown substance includes an optical source configured to direct a laser excitation beam at the unknown substance. A detector is configured to detect scattered light from the unknown substance and generate at least one signal representative of a scattering spectrum corresponding to at least one chemical within the unknown substance. A microprocessor is in signal communication with the detector and configured to generate a pattern representative of the at least one chemical in response to the at least one signal received from the detector to identify the chemical composition of the unknown substance. The device is configured to complete a bioassay to identify a biological nature of the unknown substance. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090168592 | AGITATOR FOR PORTABLE SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A substance identification system is configured to identify at least one detection target faster and with greater accuracy than is possible using prior substance identification systems and/or prior substance identification techniques. An agitator for a portable substance identification system includes a body. The body has a receptacle formed therein. The receptacle is configured to receive a cartridge. The cartridge has a chamber formed therein and a collector of a collection stem coupled with the chamber. | 07-02-2009 |