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Amy Swift, Candler, NC US
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| 20110169447 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT - An electric vehicle charging system includes a portable housing having an integral holder to hold a connector for an electric vehicle supply circuit. An electric vehicle supply equipment enclosure includes an integral chamber to store all or part of a cord. A mounting bracket for an electric vehicle supply equipment enclosure covers an open portion of the enclosure. A method for facilitating use of an electric vehicle includes providing a prewiring kit for the electric vehicle. An electric vehicle supply equipment enclosure includes an integral disconnect switch. An electric vehicle supply circuit includes a grounding monitor circuit having automatic test functionality. Another electric vehicle supply circuit includes a contact monitor circuit to monitor the state of one or more of the contacts. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120091961 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT WITH STORAGE CONNECTOR - An electric vehicle charging system includes a housing, an electric vehicle supply circuit disposed within the housing and constructed and arranged to provide power to an electric vehicle from a power source, and a storage connector movably attached to the housing and configured to engage an electric vehicle charging connector. The storage connector may be configured to rotate between a first position to hold the charging connector to the housing and a second position for insertion/removal of the charging connector. The storage connector may be configured to engage a latch on the electric vehicle charging connector to hold the charging connector to the storage connector. | 04-19-2012 |
Carol Margaret Swift, Delran, NJ US
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| 20120067471 | Purse attachment that holds an umbrella, water bottle or similar shape object - The present invention provides for a beaded adjustable looped cord that attaches easily to any purse or accessory that has a strap or handle, allowing an umbrella, water bottle, beverage bottle, sports bottle, sippy cup, baby bottle or similar shape object to be inserted into its adjustable loop, holding the item tightly against the purse or accessory, thus leaving one's hands free. It is a leather or imitation leather cord or other similar looking strong cord that is looped through a cord stopper and decorated with beads in order to look fashionable. Its purpose is to securely hold a wet or dry umbrella inside its adjustable loop so that one does not have to carry the umbrella when the umbrella is not in use. Furthermore, its purpose includes securely holding a water bottle, beverage bottle, sports bottle, sippy cup, baby bottle, or any similar shaped object in order to leave ones hands free. | 03-22-2012 |
Chris Swift, Boulder, CO US
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| 20080306751 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING BUSINESS PROCESSES IN AN ENTERPRISE - A method for managing a business process in an enterprise includes executing a business process model, wherein executing the business process model comprises generating a plurality of business level messages associated with business level tasks, generating one or more system level messages associated with system level tasks to be performed by one or more enterprise subsystems, wherein the one or more system level messages are in a common format that is accessible by the one or more enterprise subsystems, and broadcasting the one or more system level messages over a communication channel communicably coupling the plurality of enterprise subsystems. A system includes a communication channel carrying system level messages in a generic format, a plurality of business subsystems communicably coupled to the communication channel, adapters operable to translate messages from the generic format into associated business subsystem specific formats and vice versa. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20130066685 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING BUSINESS PROCESSES IN AN ENTERPRISE - A method for managing a business process in an enterprise includes executing a business process model, wherein executing the business process model comprises generating a plurality of business level messages associated with business level tasks, generating one or more system level messages associated with system level tasks to be performed by one or more enterprise subsystems, wherein the one or more system level messages are in a common format that is accessible by the one or more enterprise subsystems, and broadcasting the one or more system level messages over a communication channel communicably coupling the plurality of enterprise subsystems. A system includes a communication channel carrying system level messages in a generic format, a plurality of business subsystems communicably coupled to the communication channel, adapters operable to translate messages from the generic format into associated business subsystem specific formats and vice versa. | 03-14-2013 |
Craig T. Swift, Austin, TX US
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| 20080248649 | First inter-layer dielectric stack for non-volatile memory - A method and apparatus are described for forming a first inter-layer dielectric (ILD0) stack having a protective gettering layer ( | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090170262 | VIRTUAL GROUND MEMORY ARRAY AND METHOD THEREFOR - A virtual ground memory array (VGA) is formed by a storage layer over a substrate with a conductive layer over the storage layer. The conductive layer is opened according to a patterned photoresist layer. The openings are implanted to form source/drain lines in the substrate, then filled with a layer of dielectric material. Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) is then performed until the top of the conductive layer is exposed. This leaves dielectric spacers over the source/drain lines and conductive material between the dielectric spacers. Word lines are then formed over the conductive material and the dielectric spacers. As an alternative, instead of using a conductive layer, a sacrificial layer is used that is removed after the CMP step. After removing the sacrificial portions, the word lines are formed. In both cases, dielectric spacers reduce gate/drain capacitance and the distance from substrate to gate is held constant across the channel. | 07-02-2009 |
David Swift, Dubuque, IA US
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| 20130112354 | POWERED SAFETY CURTAINS - Powered safety curtains are disclosed. An example barrier for an opening includes a motorized drive unit, and a curtain. The example barrier also includes a track disposed along the lateral edge of the curtain, a guide plate carried by the curtain and extending into the track and a nonferrous guide member attached to the guide plate. The example barrier also includes a first safety device comprising a first wireless portion attached to the nonferrous guide member and a first electrical portion mounted relative to the track. The first electrical portion is in the first activated state when the first wireless portion is in proximity with the first electrical portion as a result of the leading edge of the curtain being at the closed position. The first wireless portion is in the first deactivated state when the first wireless portion is remote relative to the first electrical portion. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130112358 | POWERED SAFETY CURTAINS - Powered safety curtains are disclosed herein. An example safety barrier assembly to control access to equipment includes a track and a barrier including a receptacle. The barrier is to be moveable within the track between an open position and a closed position. The open position is to enable access to the equipment, the closed position to substantially prevent access to the equipment. The example safety barrier assembly also includes a sensor to identify when the safety barrier is in the closed position and a securing device comprising a portion to be received by the receptacle when the barrier is identified as being in the closed position. An interaction between the portion and the receptacle is to prevent the barrier from moving out of the closed position. | 05-09-2013 |
David R. Swift, Glencoe, MN US
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| 20080212107 | Apparatus and method for measuring suspension and head assemblies in a stack - An optical measurement device for determining at least two parameters of a measurement location of a surface of at least one workpiece positioned in a known coordinate system is described. The device comprises a first light source providing a first measurement beam. The first measurement beam is directed at a first surface of a workpiece. The device also comprises a second light source providing a second measurement beam. The second measurement beam is directed at a second surface of a workpiece facing opposite the first surface. Further, the device comprises a first system of receiving optics. The first system of receiving optics detects the incoming position of the first measurement beam. The first system of receiving optics is positioned on an opposite side of a workpiece from the first light source. Further still, the device comprises a second imaging system. The second system of receiving optics detects the incoming position of the second measurement beam. The second system of receiving optics is positioned on an opposite side of a workpiece from the second light source. | 09-04-2008 |
Douglas K. Swift, Puyallup, WA US
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| 20090138420 | Methods And System For Modeling Network Traffic - A method and system are provided for modeling network traffic in which an artificial neural network architecture is utilized in order to intelligently and adaptively model the capacity of a network. Initially, the network traffic is decomposed into a plurality of categories, such as individual users, application usage or common usage groups. Inputs to the artificial neural network are then defined such that a respective combination of inputs permits prediction of bandwidth capacity needs for that input condition. Outputs of the artificial neural network are representative of the network traffic associated with the respective inputs. For example, a plurality of bandwidth profiles associated with respective categories may be defined. An artificial neural network may then be constructed and trained with those bandwidth profiles and then utilized to relate predict future bandwidth needs for the network. | 05-28-2009 |
Eileen Sue Swift, Oak Brook, IL US
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| 20090260123 | Children's Clothing System Having a Plurality of Clothing Articles and Associated Interchangeable Design Elements - A clothing system having a plurality of different clothing articles that are designed to be used with interchangeable decorative elements. Each of the clothing articles are of a different size or style, and include one or more securing portions that permit one or more decorative, elements to be removably attached to the clothing article. The decorative elements can be removed from one clothing article for attachment to another clothing article so that the same decorative elements can be worn with any of the clothing articles in the system. | 10-22-2009 |
Geoffrey Swift, Joplin, MO US
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| 20100308253 | THERMAL BATTERY CATHODE MATERIALS AND BATTERIES INCLUDING SAME - Cathode materials for use in thermal batteries are disclosed. The cathode material includes a primary active material and an amount of a bi-metal sulfide such as CuFeS | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100310917 | THERMAL BATTERY ELECTROLYTE MATERIALS, ELECTRODE-ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITES, AND BATTERIES INCLUDING SAME - Ternary or quaternary electrolyte material for use in thermal batteries that is substantially free of binders is disclosed. Composites of electrodes and electrolytes that contain the electrolyte material and batteries that contain the electrolyte material are also disclosed. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110318624 | THERMAL BATTERY CATHODE MATERIALS CONTAINING NICKEL DISULFIDE AND BATTERIES INCLUDING SAME - A cathode material includes a primary active cathode material and an amount of NiS | 12-29-2011 |
| 20130078528 | ELECTROLYTE MATERIALS, THERMAL BATTERY COMPONENTS, AND THERMAL BATTERIES FOR INTERMEDIATE TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS - A eutectic formulation of KOH and NaOH is used as an electrolyte or an electrolyte-separator. An anode, and/or a cathode can contain the eutectic formulation of KOH and NaOH. A battery can contain an electrolyte-separator, an anode, and/or a cathode with the eutectic formulation of KOH and NaOH. The electrolyte in the electrolyte-separator can have a melting point from about 170° C. to about 300° C. making it suitable for use in a thermal battery that does not require a pyrotechnic device for certain high-temperature applications. | 03-28-2013 |
Greg Swift, Santa Fe, NM US
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| 20090249797 | Thermoacoustic Refrigerators and Engines Comprising Cascading Stirling Thermodynamic Units - The present invention includes a thermoacoustic assembly and method for improved efficiency. The assembly has a first stage Stirling thermal unit comprising a main ambient heat exchanger, a regenerator and at least one additional heat exchanger. The first stage Stirling thermal unit is serially coupled to a first end of a quarter wavelength long coupling tube. A second stage Stirling thermal unit comprising a main ambient heat exchanger, a regenerator, and at least one additional heat exchanger, is serially coupled to a second end of the quarter wavelength long coupling tube. | 10-08-2009 |
Gregory Francis Swift, Dubuque, IA US
Harold Swift, Gibsonia, PA US
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| 20090098915 | RECHARGING METHOD AND APPARATUS - The present invention provides apparatus and an associated method for remotely energizing power storage devices. Energization may preferably be effected through the use of RF energy from a base station, ambient energy or ultra-wide band energy. The remote station preferably has at least one antenna having an effective area greater than its physical area. The system may have an antenna and associated circuitry provided on an electronic chip such as a monolithic chip or on a printed circuit with a suitable substrate. | 04-16-2009 |
James P. Swift, Boca Raton, FL US
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| 20110161218 | CREDIT REPORTING INTERFACE - A system and method for providing, in real time via the Internet, the exchange of credit information pertaining to assessing credit worthiness of a business. The exchange is an electronic inquiry, delivery, or reporting of credit information from individuals or companies to be accessed via Internet by a user community. In a preferred embodiment, the system includes a web site that, by using a web browser, allows clients to assess credit worthiness by accessing credit information in real time from a business, or provide credit data about a business by entering credit data in a web browser-supported format. The data is encrypted using means for secure transmission, such as a web browser, and then sent to at least one web application executed by web server software. The web server software coordinates and displays the credit data and allows for easy access by the user community, through a web browser, and displayed in an easily read format. | 06-30-2011 |
Jeffrey R. Swift, Boca Grande, FL US
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| 20090312610 | Disposable Speculums Having Single-Sided Support and Operating Mechanism - The embodiments disclosed herein relate to disposable speculums, and more particularly to disposable vaginal speculums having single-sided support and operating mechanisms. In an embodiment, a speculum includes an upper member having an upper blade and a hinge assembly; a lower member having a handle and a lower blade, wherein a combined smoke channel light guide directs light from a light source in the handle to a distal end of the lower blade for smoke removal; and a linear support member having a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongated body therebetween, the linear support member vertically moveable within a track positioned in the lower member. | 12-17-2009 |
Jeffrey Ralph Swift, Andover, MA US
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| 20120078060 | DISPOSABLE SPECULUM HAVING LATERAL STABILIZING MECHANISM - A speculum includes upper and lower members and a linear support member. The upper member includes an upper blade. The lower member includes a lower blade and a handle portion. The lower blade includes a support structure at a proximal end thereof which extends vertically on the right or left side of the lower blade, and a handle portion extending downwardly from the lower blade and defining a vertical track. The linear support member has a proximal end pivotally connected to the upper blade, a distal end, and an elongated body between the proximal and distal ends. The elongated body slidably engages the vertical track of the handle portion. The linear support member is formed with a hidden slot which slidably receives the support structure of the lower blade. | 03-29-2012 |
Jeremy Swift, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20090307285 | CONTROLLING RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR BACKUP OPERATIONS - Various embodiments of a computer system and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a backup application coupled to interconnected storage resources. The backup application creates a database of storage resources, wherein each database entry corresponds to one or more storage resources and is associated with one or more user-defined attributes describing the suitability of the associated resources for a backup operation. The backup application creates and stores a configuration of storage resources for a backup operation. Each storage resource is selected based on a value of an associated attribute. The storage resources may include logical unit numbers (LUNs), mount points providing access to LUNs, and hosts having physical access or network access through other hosts to mount points. An attribute specifies that the associated storage resources are either required or preferred for a backup operation. The database and configuration are created at backup application run time. | 12-10-2009 |
Jeremy D. Swift, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20120191969 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETBACKUP DATA DECRYPTION IN A HIGH LATENCY LOW BANDWIDTH ENVIRONMENT - A system and method for efficient transfer of encrypted data over a low-bandwidth network. A backup server and a client computer are coupled to one another via a first network. The backup server is coupled to a remote data storage via another network, such as the Internet, also referred to as a cloud. The backup server encrypts received data for backup from the client computer. Cryptography segment and sub-segment sizes may be chosen that are aligned on a byte boundary with one another and with selected backup segment and sub-segment sizes used by backup software on the remote data storage. A selected cryptography algorithm has a property of allowing a given protected sub-segment with the cryptography sub-segment size to be decrypted by initially decrypting an immediate prior protected sub-segment that has the same cryptography sub-segment size. Therefore, the size of data transmitted via the cloud may be smaller than the cryptography segment size. | 07-26-2012 |
Jonathan C. Swift, Denver, CO US
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| 20110138605 | CRIMPED/SWAGED-ON TUBING TERMINATIONS AND METHODS - A tubing termination comprises a termination portion adapted to make a fluid connection and a tube attachment portion, adapted to receive a tube and to be crimped or swaged. The tube attachment portion comprises a retention mechanism that is adapted to be manipulated during crimping or swaging to bite the tube so as to lock the tube attachment portion relative to the tube. This retention mechanism may take the form of a deformable bite ring, a deflectable c-insert, irregularities defined on an inner surface of the tube attachment portion, and/or the like. The tube attachment portion also may include a resilient sealing mechanism adapted to provide a seal between the tube and the tube attachment portion, and thereby a fluid-tight connection between the tube and the termination portion. | 06-16-2011 |
Joseph Swift, Ontario, NY US
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| 20100226668 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN AMOUNT OF TONER MASS ON A PHOTORECEPTOR - A light-transmissive transfer belt used in the system for determining toner mass amount and methods for making the belt. A system and method, using the transparent transfer belt, is capable of determining an amount of toner mass present on a toner application surface, and the real-time adjustment of parameters controlling xerographic transfer performance in the system. The system comprises transmission-based sensors alone and in combination with reflective-based sensors. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100227184 | PHOTORECEPTOR TRANSFER BELT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A light-transmissive transfer belt used in the system for determining toner mass amount and methods for making the belt. A system and method, using the transparent transfer belt, is capable of determining an amount of toner mass present on a toner application surface, and the real-time adjustment of parameters controlling xerographic transfer performance in the system. The system comprises transmission-based sensors alone and in combination with reflective-based sensors. | 09-09-2010 |
Joseph A. Swift, Dolgeville, NY US
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| 20130097988 | PRECISION RESISTIVE ELEMENTS AND RELATED MANUFACTURING PROCESS - Exemplary embodiments provide precision resistive composite members and methods for manufacturing and using them. The resistive composite member can have controllable dimensions, geometric shapes, mechanical properties and resistance values. The resistive composite member can be used for high-performance sensors or instrument probes that require, for example, high contact pressure, ultra-high frequency, and/or enable state-of-the-art digital signal transmission, characterization, or measurement. The resistive composite member can include one or more “twisted-fiber-tow” or one or more arrays of “twisted-fiber-tow” contained in a suitable non-metallic or essentially non-metallic binder material. The “twisted-fiber-tow” can further include a number of fibers that are twisted individually and/or in bundles in order to control the mechanical properties and fine-tune the resistance of the resistive composite member and thus to customize the high-performance instrument probes. | 04-25-2013 |
Lesley S. Swift, Reno, NV US
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| 20100144415 | MULTI-PLAY POKER GAMING SYSTEM WITH PREDETERMINED GAME OUTCOMES - A gaming system which provides the player a plurality of playing cards to form an initial primary poker hand and also displays one or more other poker hands. The player selects one or more of the initially dealt cards in the primary poker hand to hold or to discard. The held cards are also held in one, more or each of the other simultaneously displayed hands. The gaming device evaluates the held cards and determines which poker game outcomes are possible based on the held cards and the remaining cards in the deck. The gaming device utilizes a stored table of different distributions of poker game outcomes which would result in each payout amount and a table regarding which poker game outcomes are possible based on the player's held cards to determine a distribution of outcomes that provides a total payout equal to the payout of the predetermined game outcome. | 06-10-2010 |
Leslie Swift, Reno, NV US
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| 20120244946 | Duty Free Gaming Rewards - A gaming machine including an interface unit configured to accept game play data from a player, and a controller coupled to the interface unit. The controller includes a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores player tracking data and wherein the processor is configured to receive, via the interface unit, game play data for the player playing a primary game, initiate a play of a secondary game if a triggering event occurs, enable a player to select at least one of a plurality of different loyalty awards associated with the secondary game, determine an outcome of the secondary game, and issue a loyalty award based on the determined outcome of the secondary game. | 09-27-2012 |
Mary K. Swift, Dallas, TX US
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| 20090176186 | AIR/LIGHT DENTAL DEVICE - A hand held curing light device having an integral, self-contained compressed-air system, which allows the operator to complete a procedure involving the use of light-curable compounds using a single hand-held instrument. | 07-09-2009 |
Michael Swift, Libertyville, IL US
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| 20100228387 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS SORTING OPERATION IN A MULTIPLE SORTER ENVIRONMENT - The present application relates to a system and method for sorting mailpieces prior to their delivery to the postal authority. The system and method allow for the running of different first pass sort schemes on multiple sorters in a sorting facility without stopping operations for no-count mode, without losing mailpiece tracking, or waiting for all first pass sorting to complete before re-running the mail that was not sorted to the finest depth of sorting. With the present application, mailpieces that can be run a second time can be run concurrently during first pass without the high risk no-count mode or loss of data integrity. | 09-09-2010 |
Michael C. Swift, Manchester, CT US
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| 20090045045 | PUCK FOR CATHODIC ARC COATING WITH CONTINUOUS GROOVE TO CONTROL ARC - A puck for providing a coating material in a cathodic arc coating system has a generally uniform depression formed at the outer periphery. The depression ensures that an arc from the coating apparatus will move uniformly about the outer periphery of the puck, such that a coating cloud will also be uniformly applied to parts to be coated. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20120012057 | PUCK FOR CATHODIC ARC COATING WITH CONTINUOUS GROOVE TO CONTROL ARC - A puck for providing a coating material in a cathodic arc coating system has a generally uniform depression formed at the outer periphery. The depression ensures that an arc from the coating apparatus will move uniformly about the outer periphery of the puck, such that a coating cloud will also be uniformly applied to parts to be coated. | 01-19-2012 |
Michael M. Swift, Madison, WI US
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| 20090077329 | Non-broadcast signature-based transactional memory - A coherence controller in hardware of an apparatus in an example detects conflicts on coherence requests through direct, non-broadcast employment of signatures that: summarize read-sets and write-sets of memory transactions; and provide false positives but no false negatives for the conflicts on the coherence requests. The signatures comprise fixed-size representations of a substantially arbitrary set of addresses for the read-sets and the write-sets of the memory transactions. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20120204060 | PROVIDING RESTARTABLE FILE SYSTEMS WITHIN COMPUTING DEVICES - In general, techniques are described for enabling a restartable file system. A computing device comprising a processor that executes an operating system may implement the techniques. The processor executes kernel and file system functions of the operating system to perform an operation, where both types of functions call each other to perform the operation. The operating system stores data identifying those of the kernel functions that called the file system functions. In response to determining that one of the file system functions that was called has failed, the operating system accesses the data to identify one of the kernel functions that most recently called one of the file system functions, and returns control to the identified one of the kernel functions without executing any of the file system functions called after the identified one of the kernel functions and prior to the one of the file system functions that failed. | 08-09-2012 |
Michael R. Swift, Enfield, CT US
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| 20110259086 | Leak Detection In Vacuum Bags - A device indicates the location of an air leak in a vacuum bag used to process composite parts. The device includes a layer of material on the inner face of the bag that changes in appearance due to an oxidation-reduction reaction in areas of the layer exposed to oxygen caused by a leak in the bag. | 10-27-2011 |
Michael Scott Swift, Milton, FL US
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| 20110032073 | System and Methods for Automatically Moving Access Barriers Initiated by Mobile Transmitter Devices - A discrete add-on control system for a barrier operating system is provided. The control system includes a mobile transmitter, a barrier state transmitter a controller and an indicator. The mobile transmitter automatically and periodically generates a mobile signal. The barrier state transmitter generates a barrier state signal. The controller is connected to the barrier operating system, receives the mobile signal and the barrier state signal, and commands the barrier operating system to move a barrier based upon the mobile signal and the barrier state signal. The indicator indicates a condition of the barrier. | 02-10-2011 |
Paul Swift, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20130074647 | Spring-loaded retention and release mechanism for use on clipless bicycle pedals - A retention and release mechanism for use on clipless bicycle pedals employed to achieve a mechanical advantage in the retention and release of shoe clip adapters and toe clips and other adapters. A preferred embodiment of the mechanism fits within existing clipless pedals, thus replacing existing rear retainers, and comprises a means by which it is affixed to the clipless pedal, a cleat retaining formation, a spring actuator and a specialized rearward extending spar. The cleat retaining formation has a special surface which facilitates entering a clip adapter or toe clip into retention mode. Release mode is effectuated by pressure on the spar which then engages the spring actuator to open the cleat retaining formation. The mechanism may be used on any type of clipless pedal and with any type of cleat adapter. | 03-28-2013 |
Paul F. Swift, Bristol, PA US
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| 20080314912 | Container stabilizer - An anti-rolling device for cylindrical containers, such as mailing tubes, has a stabilizing member with an internal aperture for inserting over a portion of the container. The outer periphery of the device is irregular, e.g., having flats, such that resting on a flat lowers the container to a stable position, and requires energy to rotate beyond the flat and consequently lift the container. The device may be slipped over a plug type cap or placed directly over the body of the container. In alternative embodiments, the device is provided in the form of a gasket, is made from a foam material, is split and resiliently grabs the container or has an elastic band holding it tightly to the container. The various embodiments may be used to retrofit an existing container. The stabilizer may be provided with one or more radial tabs, which may have burrs to grip the receptacle and/or feature a constraining ring to lock the cap into the receptacle. The stabilizer may be used to hold a container upright or constitute an indicia bearing surface. | 12-25-2008 |
Philip W. Swift, Dayton, OH US
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| 20110040440 | INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES - Industrial vehicles communicate across a wireless environment and the wireless communication, data collection and/or processing capabilities of industrial vehicles are utilized to implement dashboard functions that thread status information from detail level views, up through intermediate views and to summary level views to facilitate efficient fleet maintenance, management and control. Further, industrial vehicle data may be communicated to a trusted third party server. As such, wirelessly collected industrial vehicle information is utilized within robust software solutions that aggregate and analyze data across multiple enterprises. | 02-17-2011 |
Robert Swift, Fort Collins, CO US
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| 20100255132 | Novel botanical formulation for treating sickle cell disease - An improved plant medicament composition, comprising an extract of | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110300242 | Novel botanical formulation for treating sickle cell disease - An improved plant medicament composition, comprising a mixture of extractions of Piper guineense, Eugenia caryophyllum and Sorghum bicolor plant material, without the use of Pterocarpus osun stem, for treating sickle cell disease is disclosed. A method for the preparation of said composition is also provided. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120041060 | TREATMENT FOR ALTITUDINAL HYPOXIA - The invention provides a method for treating hypoxia caused by high altitude by administering to a subject a compound that reduces the P | 02-16-2012 |
Ronald L. Swift, Medina, MN US
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| 20080318182 | Water bottle system for use in a dental operatory - A water bottle adapter ( | 12-25-2008 |
Thomas Swift, Monroe, CT US
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| 20120018569 | EXTERNAL CARGO HOOK SYSTEM FOR ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT - An external hook system for a rotary-wing aircraft includes a lower frame interface which accommodates longitudinal and lateral loads and an upper frame interface. A tension member is mountable between the lower frame interface and the upper frame interface to transfer tension loads between the lower frame interface and the upper frame interface. | 01-26-2012 |
Thomas Arthor Swift, Greenwich, CT US
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| 20090073376 | Flip up safety, magnificaition or reading glasses - The invention relates generally to the field of reading glasses with safety as a factor in many cases where these glasses are used during the work day. The lenses are attached to a frame which is not a typical frame for glasses and frame and lenses are attached to each other by a small hinge which allows the lenses to flip up and down without removing the glasses and frame. Unlike standard reading glasses that you take off when not reading, they can become lost or broken while not on your head during work. The important feature is that while quite often a worker has one hand occupied with tools, the other hand is free to flip the lenses up or down without removing the glasses. | 03-19-2009 |
Todd Swift, Weaverville, NC US
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| 20100077775 | FROST REDUCTION BY ACTIVE CIRCULATION - An ultra low temperature refrigeration system and technique, includes a cabinet with a storage chamber maintained at a certain temperature range, a door providing a seal with the cabinet when engaged with the cabinet, and a dehumidifying unit connected to the cabinet for dehumidifying the storage chamber within the cabinet. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110072836 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM HAVING A VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR - A two-stage cascade refrigeration system is provided having a first refrigeration stage and a second refrigeration stage. The first refrigeration stage defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant, and has a first compressor, a condenser, and a first expansion device that is in fluid communication with the first fluid circuit. The second refrigeration stage defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant, with the second refrigeration stage having a second compressor, a second expansion device, and an evaporator that is in fluid communication with the second fluid circuit. A heat exchanger is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits to exchange heat between the first and second refrigerants. At least one of the first or second compressors is a variable speed compressor. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110072837 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MOUNTED WITHIN A DECK - A refrigeration system is provided for use with an ultra-low temperature freezer having a deck and a refrigerated cabinet supported above the deck. The system has a first refrigeration stage and a second refrigeration stage. The first stage defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant. The first stage has a first compressor, a condenser and a first expansion device that is in fluid communication with the first fluid circuit. The second stage defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant. The second stage has a second compressor, a second expansion device and an evaporator that is in fluid communication with the second fluid circuit. The system includes an insulated enclosure supported within the deck and a split-flow heat exchanger that is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits and which is located within the insulated enclosure. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110259038 | Modular Cabinet For Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer - A storage cabinet ( | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110302936 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM HAVING A VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR - A two-stage cascade refrigeration system is provided having a first refrigeration stage and a second refrigeration stage. The first refrigeration stage defines a first fluid circuit for circulating a first refrigerant, and has a first compressor, a condenser, and a first expansion device that is in fluid communication with the first fluid circuit. The second refrigeration stage defines a second fluid circuit for circulating a second refrigerant, with the second refrigeration stage having a second compressor, a second expansion device, and an evaporator that is in fluid communication with the second fluid circuit. A heat exchanger is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid circuits to exchange heat between the first and second refrigerants. At least one of the first or second compressors is a variable speed compressor. | 12-15-2011 |
Walter Swift, Lyme, NH US
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| 20100172095 | CROSSFLOW BLOWER APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - Some embodiments of an apparatus and system are described for a crossflow blower. An apparatus may comprise an enclosure having a first side and a second side where a portion of the first side is recessed in a direction of the second side. The enclosure may also comprise a first internal height between the first side and the second side and a second internal height between the recessed portion of the first side and the second side. The enclosure may also comprise a motor and a crossflow blower arranged to generate a flow of air between the first side and the second side in a direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the crossflow blower. Other embodiments are described. | 07-08-2010 |
Wilbur James Swift, Delran, NJ US
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| 20120067471 | Purse attachment that holds an umbrella, water bottle or similar shape object - The present invention provides for a beaded adjustable looped cord that attaches easily to any purse or accessory that has a strap or handle, allowing an umbrella, water bottle, beverage bottle, sports bottle, sippy cup, baby bottle or similar shape object to be inserted into its adjustable loop, holding the item tightly against the purse or accessory, thus leaving one's hands free. It is a leather or imitation leather cord or other similar looking strong cord that is looped through a cord stopper and decorated with beads in order to look fashionable. Its purpose is to securely hold a wet or dry umbrella inside its adjustable loop so that one does not have to carry the umbrella when the umbrella is not in use. Furthermore, its purpose includes securely holding a water bottle, beverage bottle, sports bottle, sippy cup, baby bottle, or any similar shaped object in order to leave ones hands free. | 03-22-2012 |