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Thomas G. Adcox, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20120311161 | DUAL-PHASE CONTENT SYNCHRONIZATION - Metadata is synchronized between a mobile device and a remote node over a first network, where the metadata specifies media content to be synchronized between the mobile device and the remote node. Subsequently a network connection is established with the remote node over a second network. The media content is bi-directionally synchronized between the mobile device and the remote node over the second network based on the metadata that was synchronized over the first network. | 12-06-2012 |
Thomas G. Beazell, Charlottesville, VA US
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20090322776 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ENHANCED RADAR VIDEO PROCESSING - An apparatus for providing enhanced radar video processing may include a processing element. The processing element may be configured to receive, from a state table that is oriented in a fixed orientation, data based on a radar return, to store a texture corresponding to an image based on the received data, the texture being oriented with respect to a center of a radar sweep, to define a plurality of adjacent vertex buffers, and to map the texture to at least one of the vertex buffers in which portions of the texture are capable of being scrambled within at least one of the vertex buffers. | 12-31-2009 |
Thomas G. Busacca, Shelby Township, MI US
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20080290640 | Driver Side Air Bag - An air bag usable to protect the driver of the vehicle comprising: a face panel; a rear panel of generally the same shape as the face panel and secured to the face panel along its periphery; the rear panel including a centrally located opening configured to receive an air bag inflator that introduces gas into the space formed by the face and rear panels; a tether of elongated shape having first and second ends and a center region, the center region is positioned into a Z-shaped configuration and secured to the face panel proximate a geometric center of the face panel. | 11-27-2008 |
20090058052 | Knee Air Bag Module and Method of Assembly - An air bag module including a housing ( | 03-05-2009 |
Thomas G. Cehelnik, Sahuarita, AZ US
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20100253319 | E-field sensor arrays for interactive gaming, computer interfaces, machine vision, medical imaging, and geological exploration CIP - A 3D Motional Command System (MCS) is disclosed for interactive gaming, computer interfaces, communications, imaging, and geological exploration. The system can perform standoff gesture recognition and also function as touch-screens. E-field sensors and array topologies are disclosed comprised of FET discrete transistors. The designs facilitate the fabrication of high density sensor arrays similar to LCD displays. The system can be used in portable and wearable electronic devices. Uses are for PC computers, portable devices, and gaming systems such as the Wii. Other applications include wireless connection of sensor and audio data from a simple headphone jack output. | 10-07-2010 |
Thomas G. Cehelnik, Tucson, AZ US
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20090295366 | E-field sensor arrays for interactive gaming, computer interfaces, machine vision, medical imaging, and geological exploration - A 3D Motional Command System (MCS) is disclosed for interactive gaming, computer interfaces, communications, imaging, and geological exploration. The system can perform standoff gesture recognition and also function as touch-screens. E-field sensors and array topologies are disclosed comprised of FET discrete transistors. The designs facilitate the fabrication of high density sensor arrays similar to LCD displays. The system can be used in portable and wearable electronic devices. Uses are for PC computers, portable devices, and gaming systems such as the Wii. Other applications include wireless connection of sensor and audio data from a simple headphone jack output. | 12-03-2009 |
20090322328 | E-field imaging and proximity detection using a spatially and temporally modulated source - A method and apparatus is described to image a body using electric fields. The electric field is apply to the body from a well controlled electron beam that deposits charge on a glass plate at a particular time and spatial location. This is demonstrated by using the ubiquitous CRT computer monitor. The method is useful in medical imaging and for nondestructive testing. An advantage of the electric field imaging is it requires no ionizing radiation. The use of the computer display allows for proximity detection of a body. A smart control is drawn on the video screen by a program. The control produces and E-field source that occurs at known time in the video refresh. A proximate E-field sensor is used to detect the changes in the signal produced by the button. Changes in the signal level are associated with a proximate body to the button. Detection logic is used to instigate the action of the control. | 12-31-2009 |
Thomas G. Cehelnik, Vail, AZ US
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20130043995 | Method for alerting physical approach - A method and apparatus is described to detect the physical approach. The method is useful for passively detecting the presence of people, pets, or robots in proximity to a sensor. It is portable, and functions while being carried or placed inside objects. | 02-21-2013 |
Thomas G. Cheesebrow, Hugo, MN US
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20110228391 | PROTECTIVE OVERLAY BEARING A GRAPHIC AND RETROREFLECTIVE ARTICLES COMPRISING THE OVERLAY - A transfer article, a retroreflective article and methods of making the same. The transfer article can include an overlay. The retroreflective article can include an optical layer and an overlay. The optical layer can include a front surface and a rear surface, and can include retroreflective optical elements. The overlay can include a front surface and a rear surface adapted to be coupled to the front surface of a substrate, such as the optical layer. The overlay can further include a graphic, such that the graphic is buried with respect to the front surface of the overlay. A method of making the retroreflective article can include applying a graphic to the rear surface of the overlay, and coupling the overlay bearing the graphic to the front surface of a substrate, such as the optical layer. | 09-22-2011 |
Thomas G. Chrien, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US
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20120086944 | SPECKLE JITTER SENSOR - A jitter sensor including a light source and a light sensor utilizes speckle pattern analysis to detect motion. | 04-12-2012 |
Thomas G. Diacovo, New York, NY US
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20080287469 | Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase Inhibitors for Inhibiting Leukocyte Accumulation - The invention relates generally to phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks), and more particularly to methods of inhibiting leukocyte accumulation comprising selectively inhibiting phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) and phosphoinositide 3-kinase gamma (PI3Kγ) activities in endothelial cells. The disclosed methods may be used to treat individuals having an inflammatory condition where leukocytes are found to be accumulating at the site of insult or inflamed tissue. The inflammatory condition may be attributed to or associated with an underlying disorder not typically associated with inflammation, e.g. cancer, coronary vascular disease, etc. | 11-20-2008 |
Thomas G. Fischer, Tubingen DE
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20100109374 | Convertible Top Having a Common Pivot for a Pivot Link for Two Bows and a Tensioning Link for a Rear Rail - A convertible top having a pivot link is provided that supports two bows. A main spring is secured to a pivot pin and connected to a main pivot bracket on the vehicle to provide a counterbalancing force on the balance link that assists in lifting the top stack linkage as the convertible top is retracted and extended. A five bow extends between and is attached to right and left pivot links by right and left pressure links, respectively. | 05-06-2010 |
20100109375 | Convertible Top Stack Having a Triple Pivot for a Pivot Link, Center Rail, and Rear Rail - A convertible top stack linkage is provided that is formed, in part, in a thixotropic magnesium molding process. Many structural parts of the convertible top stack linkage may be thixotropically molded. A pivot link of the top stack linkage is pivotally connected to two bows, for example, the three and four bows of the top stack. A five bow extends between and is attached to right and left pivot links by right and left pressure links, respectively. A pivot link is provided that has a triple pivot connection to a tensioning link, a center rail and a rear rail. A main spring is secured to a pivot pin and connected to a main pivot bracket on the vehicle to provide a counterbalancing force on the balance link that assists in lifting the top stack linkage as the convertible top is retracted and extended. | 05-06-2010 |
Thomas G. Forsyth, Iv, Monroeville, PA US
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20120246217 | SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING WEB BROWSER RULES ENGINE FOR DATA ENTRY - A system includes a web server having a server storage component including web page information, a rules engine, and a plurality of rules, and a client processor communicating with the web server over a global communication network. The client processor includes a processor component, a web browser, a web browser plug-in tool, and a processor storage component storing copies of the web page information, the rules engine, and the rules as downloaded from the server. The server embeds at least one of the rules engine and the rules with the web page information for download to the client processor. The rules establish a single valid data entry for a selected field of a web page for each combination of values for designated other fields of the web page. The rules engine executes the rules to select the single valid data entry dependent upon the values of the designated other fields. | 09-27-2012 |
Thomas G. Gale, Jr., Robbinsdale, MN US
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20080279602 | CARD PRINTER PRINTHEAD MOUNTING - A card printer comprises a print platen, a first support, a printhead, and a biasing component. The first support is moveable, relative to the platen, between print and withdrawn positions. The printhead is moveably mounted to the first support for movement between a forward position and a floating position relative to the first support. The biasing component is configured to apply a biasing force to bias the printhead toward the forward position. | 11-13-2008 |
Thomas G. Giallorenzi, Springfield, VA US
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20130120754 | MICRO-SPECTRAL SENSOR - Micro-spectral sensors and methods are presented in which a Fizeau wedge interference filter is disposed between a focal plane array and a visible scene with an increasing wedge filter dimension varying along a scan direction, where the scene is scanned along the FPA to obtain light intensity measurements of a given scene location at different times using different FPA sensor elements through different wedge filter thicknesses, and the measurements correlated to the given scene location are Fourier transform to generate spectral data for the location. | 05-16-2013 |
20140268096 | Time-Gated Image Reconstruction Using Phase Conjugation - A method and system are described for illuminating a target with a laser source with a wide-area illuminating beam. A conjugator can receive a reflected, imprinted wavefront from the target that is imprinted with effects from beam distortions and obstructions between the laser source and the target. The conjugator can then generate a hologram. A directed laser beam can then be generated to the target by reading the generated hologram with a second reference beam creating a time-reversed wavefront that can be generated with high gain. The time-reversed wavefront can retrace the path that originated from the laser source to the target, and can reverse the effects of beam distortions and obstructions. Finally, an enhanced return can be received from the target with a receiver, and a time-gating switch can be utilized that selectively selects a particular range of return wavefronts that include wavefronts that reached the target. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas G. Glass, Iii, San Antonio, TX US
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20100205136 | System and Method for Modeling and Predicting Security Threats - A computer-implemented system and method of organizing, storing, and analyzing intelligence data. The intelligence data is structured as “SDO” (standardized data object) data, each SDO containing data representing source intelligence or target intelligence or both. The system receives threat definitions from the user, and processes the SDOs and threat definitions to determine if there are location/time coherencies that indicate a security threat. A “threat map” displays one or more SDOs in that location, each SDO having a geographical radius and a time bar. | 08-12-2010 |
Thomas G. Guiel, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090136971 | MULTIPLEX LIQUID TISSUE METHOD FOR INCREASED PROTEOMIC COVERAGE FROM HISTOPATHOLOGICALLY PROCESSED BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES, TISSUES, AND CELLS - The invention provides methods for multiplex analysis of biological samples of formalin-fixed tissue samples. The invention provides for a method to achieve a multiplexed, multi-staged plurality of Liquid Tissue preparations simultaneously from a single histopathologically processed biological sample, where the protocol for each Liquid Tissue preparation imparts a distinctive set of biochemical effects on biomolecules procured from histopathologically processed biological samples and which when each of the preparations is analyzed can render additive and complementary data about the same histopathologically processed biological sample. | 05-28-2009 |
20090215636 | DIAGNOSIS OF DISEASES AND CONDITIONS BY ANALYSIS OF HISTOPATHOLOGICALLY PROCESSED BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES USING LIQUID TISSUE PREPARATIONS - The invention provides methods for diagnosing diseases such as cancer and other conditions using biological samples. Liquid Tissue samples prepared from histopathologically prepared tissue obtained from a subject surprisingly can be used to identify and, optionally, to quantify analytes that are diagnostic of the presence of a disease, condition or syndrome in the subject. | 08-27-2009 |
20110028344 | BIOMARKERS FOR ENDOMETRIAL DISEASE - This patent application discloses and describes a list of proteins that are found to be differentially expressed between normal endometrial epithelial cells and early stage cancerous endometrial epithelial cells. These proteins can be used either individually or in specific combinations in diagnostic and prognostic protein assays on various biological samples from endometrial cancer patients, or individuals suspected on having endometrial cancer. In addition, these proteins are also differentially expressed between normal endometrial epithelial cells and epithelial cells of other types of endometrial disease, and thus such diseases can be diagnosed using assays based on these proteins. The full length intact proteins can be assayed or peptides derived from these proteins can be assayed as reporters for these proteins. These proteins can also be identified as “companion diagnostic” proteins, wherein they are not only differentially expressed for use as diagnostic and prognostic indicators of endometrial cancer and other endometrial diseases, but the same proteins are also targets for therapeutic intervention of endometrial cancer and other endometrial diseases. | 02-03-2011 |
Thomas G. Guntly, Hartford, WI US
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20090044777 | AUTOMATIC CHOKE FOR AN ENGINE - An engine starting assist system configured to be used on an internal combustion engine. The engine starting assist system includes a battery, a choke valve disposed in an air intake of an air/fuel-mixing device, the choke valve having an open position and a closed position, a rotary solenoid powered by the battery, the rotary solenoid having an output shaft, and a bimetal coil. The output shaft of the rotary solenoid is coaxial with the bimetal coil. | 02-19-2009 |
Thomas G. Habetler, Snellville, GA US
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20080300827 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETERMINE ELECTRIC MOTOR EFFICIENCY NONINTRUSIVELY - A system and method for nonintrusively determining electric motor efficiency includes a processor programmed to, while the motor is in operation, determine a plurality of stator input currents, electrical input data, a rotor speed, a value of stator resistance, and an efficiency of the motor based on the determined rotor speed, the value of stator resistance, the plurality of stator input currents, and the electrical input data. The determination of the rotor speed is based on one of the input power and the plurality of stator input currents. The determination of the value of the stator resistance is based on at least one of a horsepower rating and a combination of the plurality of stator input currents and the electrical input data. The electrical input data includes at least one of an input power and a plurality of stator input voltages. | 12-04-2008 |
20080309366 | System and method for bearing fault detection using stator current noise cancellation - A system and method for detecting incipient mechanical motor faults by way of current noise cancellation is disclosed. The system includes a controller configured to detect indicia of incipient mechanical motor faults. The controller further includes a processor programmed to receive a baseline set of current data from an operating motor and define a noise component in the baseline set of current data. The processor is also programmed to repeatedly receive real-time operating current data from the operating motor and remove the noise component from the operating current data in real-time to isolate any fault components present in the operating current data. The processor is then programmed to generate a fault index for the operating current data based on any isolated fault components. | 12-18-2008 |
20090051308 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETERMINE ELECTRIC MOTOR EFFICIENCY USING AN EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT - A system and method for determining electric motor efficiency includes a monitoring system having a processor programmed to determine efficiency of an electric motor under load while the electric motor is online. The determination of motor efficiency is independent of a rotor speed measurement. Further, the efficiency is based on a determination of stator winding resistance, an input voltage, and an input current. The determination of the stator winding resistance occurs while the electric motor under load is online. | 02-26-2009 |
20090051311 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING STATOR WINDING RESISTANCE IN AN AC MOTOR - A system and method for determining stator winding resistance in an AC motor is disclosed. The system includes a circuit having an input connectable to an AC source and an output connectable to an input terminal of an AC motor. The circuit includes at least one contactor and at least one switch to control current flow and terminal voltages in the AC motor. The system also includes a controller connected to the circuit and configured to modify a switching time of the at least one switch to create a DC component in an output of the system corresponding to an input to the AC motor and determine a stator winding resistance of the AC motor based on the injected DC component of the voltage and current. | 02-26-2009 |
20100156338 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING STATOR WINDING TEMPERATURE IN A DE-ENERGIZED AC MOTOR - A system and method for measuring and controlling stator winding temperature in an AC motor while idling is disclosed. The system includes a circuit having an input connectable to an AC source and an output connectable to an input terminal of a multi-phase AC motor. The circuit further includes a plurality of switching devices to control current flow and terminal voltages in the multi-phase AC motor and a controller connected to the circuit. The controller is configured to activate the plurality of switching devices to create a DC signal in an output of the motor control device corresponding to an input to the multi-phase AC motor, determine or estimate a stator winding resistance of the multi-phase AC motor based on the DC signal, and estimate a stator temperature from the stator winding resistance. Temperature can then be controlled and regulated by DC injection into the stator windings. | 06-24-2010 |
20100194329 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING STATOR WINDING RESISTANCE IN AN AC MOTOR USING MOTOR DRIVES - A system and method for determining the stator winding resistance of AC motors is provided. The system includes an AC motor drive having an input connectable to an AC source and an output connectable to an input terminal of an AC motor, a pulse width modulation (PWM) converter having switches therein to control current flow and terminal voltages in the AC motor, and a control system connected to the PWM converter. The control system generates a command signal to cause the PWM converter to control an output of the AC motor drive corresponding to an input to the AC motor, selectively generates a modified command signal to cause the PWM converter to inject a DC signal into the output of the AC motor drive, and determines a stator winding resistance of the AC motor based on the DC signal of at least one of the voltage and current. | 08-05-2010 |
20110213589 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETERMINE ELECTRIC MOTOR EFFICIENCY USING AN EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT - A system and method for determining electric motor efficiency includes a monitoring system having a processor programmed to determine efficiency of an electric motor under load while the electric motor is online. The determination of motor efficiency is independent of a rotor speed measurement. Further, the efficiency is based on a determination of stator winding resistance, an input voltage, and an input current. The determination of the stator winding resistance occurs while the electric motor under load is online. | 09-01-2011 |
20120001580 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FAULT IN AN AC MACHINE - A system and method for detecting a rotor fault condition in an AC induction machine is disclosed. The system includes a processor programmed to receive voltage and current data from an AC induction machine, generate a current frequency spectrum from the current data, and identify rotor-fault related harmonics in the current frequency spectrum. The processor is also programmed to calculate a fault severity indicator using the voltage and current data, identified rotor-fault related harmonics, and motor specifications, analyze the fault severity indicator to determine a possibility of rotor fault. The processor generates an alert based on the possibility of rotor fault. | 01-05-2012 |
20140358456 | METHOD AND SYSTEM EMPLOYING FINITE STATE MACHINE MODELING TO IDENTIFY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT ELECTRIC LOAD TYPES - A system is for a plurality of different electric load types. The system includes a plurality of sensors structured to sense a voltage signal and a current signal for each of the different electric loads; and a processor. The processor acquires a voltage and current waveform from the sensors for a corresponding one of the different electric load types; calculates a power or current RMS profile of the waveform; quantizes the power or current RMS profile into a set of quantized state-values; evaluates a state-duration for each of the quantized state-values; evaluates a plurality of state-types based on the power or current RMS profile and the quantized state-values; generates a state-sequence that describes a corresponding finite state machine model of a generalized load start-up or transient profile for the corresponding electric load type; and identifies the corresponding electric load type. | 12-04-2014 |
Thomas G. Hahn, Iii, Williamstown, NJ US
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20130147604 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING SMART BUILDING EVACUATION - The present invention is directed to providing a method and system that enables a first responder firefighter to take command of a building having a potential fire event. Using the method and system herein, the firefighter is able to clearly signal and guide the safe evacuation of that building. A group of sensors are mounted throughout the building to monitor various possible fire/smoke events. Also mounted in the building are signal arrays that are controlled and triggered by the firefighter to clearly delineate a safe and efficient evacuation route from the building. | 06-13-2013 |
Thomas G. Haynes, Iii, Tampa, FL US
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20100028193 | ATOMIZED PICOSCALE COMPOSITE ALUMINUM ALLOY AND METHOD THEREOF - The invention is a process for manufacturing a nano aluminum/alumina metal matrix composite and composition produced therefrom. The process is characterized by providing an aluminum powder having a natural oxide formation layer and an aluminum oxide content between about 0.1 and about 4.5 wt. % and a specific surface area of from about 0.3 and about 5. Om | 02-04-2010 |
20110033019 | SINGLE-PLATE NEUTRON ABSORBING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A neutron absorbing insert for use in a fuel rack and method of manufacturing the same. In ones aspect, the invention is a neutron absorbing apparatus comprising: a plate structure having a first wall and a second wall that is non-coplanar to the first wall; the first and second walls being formed by a single panel of a metal matrix composite having neutron absorbing particulate reinforcement that is bent into the non-coplanar arrangement along a crease; and a plurality of spaced-apart holes formed into the single panel along the crease prior to bending. | 02-10-2011 |
20130209307 | ATOMIZED PICOSCALE COMPOSITION ALUMINUM ALLOY AND METHOD THEREOF - The invention is a process for manufacturing a nano aluminum/alumina metal matrix composite and composition produced therefrom. The process is characterized by providing an aluminum powder having a natural oxide formation layer and an aluminum oxide content between about 0.1 and about 4.5 wt. % and a specific surface area of from about 0.3 and about 5 m | 08-15-2013 |
20150027679 | FINNED TUBE ASSEMBLIES FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS - A finned tube assembly for an air cooled condenser and method for forming the same. The finned tube assembly comprises a flow conduit in the form of a bare steel tube and at least one set of fins bonded directly to the tube. In one embodiment, the tube has a non-circular cross section and the fins have a serpentine configuration. An oil based carrier and flux mixture is used in one embodiment to braze the fins onto the bare tubes, A braze filler metal may he introduced proximate to the bonding site by several different delivery mechanism. The braze filler metal may be aluminum or aluminum silicon. The finned tubes assemblies are combined in tube bundles and assembled to form an air cooled condenser which may be used in power generation, station, and other applications. | 01-29-2015 |
Thomas G. Hinsperger, Plattsville CA
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20140048111 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRIC CURRENT FROM A TEMPERATURE DIFFERENTIAL - This invention relates to a method and system for producing electrical current based on a temperature differential. The system comprises of at least one unit having a plurality of chips sandwiched between a higher temperature layer on one side and a lower temperature layer on an opposite side. Chips are preferably thermoelectric solid state chips that produce an electric current when there is a temperature differential created across the chips. There are a plurality of chips in each unit and the chips within each unit are electrically connected to one another in series. Preferably, there are a plurality of units. | 02-20-2014 |
Thomas G. Hochstatter, Austin, TX US
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20120158500 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MATCHING SELLERS WITH BUYERS - Methods, systems and computer readable medium are provided for matching providers with potential buyers. According to one method, custom proposed merchant offerings are established from merchant offerings data, stored in a database, based at least in part on at least one of a profile and transaction history of a first entity. The custom proposed merchant offerings are organized into a subset of proposed merchant offerings based, at least in part, on the transaction history of the first entity. The method further includes organizing the subset of proposed merchant offerings further based, at least in part, on geographic location to create an organized subset of proposed merchant offerings. The organized subset of proposed merchant offerings is presented to the first entity through a user interface. | 06-21-2012 |
20140046827 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FRAUD DETECTION USING A COOPERATIVE DATA EXCHANGE - A method is provided comprising receiving, at a first node, transactional data associated with a consumer (wherein the first node comprises a processor and a tangible, non-transitory memory), receiving, at the first node, a credit approval request associated with the consumer, wherein the credit approval request is associated with a proposed transaction, determining, by the first node, whether the transactional data conforms with the proposed transaction, and at least one of approving and denying the credit approval request in response to the determination. | 02-13-2014 |
Thomas G. Holzen, Louisville, KY US
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20130174434 | DRYING RACK FOR USE WITH A DRYER APPLIANCE - A drying rack for use in a dryer appliance is provided. The drying rack is configured for selective placement in one of several positions: resting levelly on a top surface of the dryer appliance, projecting from a wall of the dryer appliance, and/or for extending into a drying chamber defined by the dryer appliance. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180123 | APPLIANCE HAVING A DRYING RACK - The present disclosure relates to appliances having a drying rack. The drying rack is rotatably mounted to a panel of the appliance. The drying rack may selectively shift between a storage configuration and an extended configuration. In the extended configuration, the drying rack may, e.g., support a hanger. | 07-18-2013 |
Thomas G. Hoople, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20100284307 | Service Management System for a Telecommunications Network - A communication line is installed in a network by automating a design phase and a configuration phase for the service and by automating failure recovery in either of the phases. In the design phase, an optimal route for the communication line is found, and the network components are provisioned and assigned. If the assigned network components are not available or can not be validated, the components causing the failure are marked, and the design phase is retried without the marked components. After the design phase, the configuration phase begins. The circuit design is tested against actual network components. If the test is passed, the actual network is configured according to the circuit design and the circuit is activated. If there is a network component failure during the configuration phase, the good route elements in the design are released while the failed network components are marked. The design phase is retried. | 11-11-2010 |
20120324105 | SERVICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A communication line is installed in a network by automating a design phase and a configuration phase for the service and by automating failure recovery in either of the phases. In the design phase, an optimal route for the communication line is found, and the network components are provisioned and assigned. If the assigned network components are not available or can not be validated, the components causing the failure are marked, and the design phase is retried without the marked components. After the design phase, the configuration phase begins. The circuit design is tested against actual network components. If the test is passed, the actual network is configured according to the circuit design and the circuit is activated. If there is a network component failure during the configuration phase, the good route elements in the design are released while the failed network components are marked. The design phase is retried. | 12-20-2012 |
Thomas G. Hopkins, Jr., Sandy, UT US
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20130316614 | POLYMER REINFORCED WOODEN HIVES - A polymer reinforced wooden hive can comprise a wooden hive box built with joints and having an exterior surface, and interior surface, and at least one rim for receiving a hive top or a hive bottom. A continuous polymeric coating applied to the exterior surface and the rim, but not to the interior surface. The continuous polymeric coating can provide mechanical reinforcement to the joints, strengthening the wooden hive box. Hive tops and hive bottoms can also be included as part of the polymer reinforced wooden hives, and can likewise be coated with a continuous polymeric coating. | 11-28-2013 |
Thomas G. Ivanco, Newport News, VA US
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20110220443 | Compact Vibration Damper - A vibration damper includes a rigid base with a mass coupled thereto for linear movement thereon. Springs coupled to the mass compress in response to the linear movement along either of two opposing directions. A converter coupled to the mass converts the linear movement to a corresponding rotational movement. A rotary damper coupled to the converter damps the rotational movement. | 09-15-2011 |
Thomas G. Jones, Riverside, CA US
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20120124738 | Moveable Bed System - A bed moveable from a lowered position to a raised position includes two pairs of guides. In each pair, one guide is oriented so as to be substantially vertical and the other guide is disposed at an angle to the first guide. A lift assembly is located in each guide. A support including a frame is coupled to the lift assemblies. A drive system moves the lift assemblies in two directions, thereby lowering and raising the support. As the support is raised, it moves from a substantially horizontal orientation to a non-horizontal orientation. | 05-24-2012 |
20130015679 | TELESCOPING SLIDE OUT SYSTEMS FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLESAANM Jones; Thomas G.AACI RiversideAAST CAAACO USAAGP Jones; Thomas G. Riverside CA US - Apparatus and operation methods for telescoping slide out systems for a recreational vehicle (“RV”). Telescoping slide out systems can comprise an outer box shiftable relative to the body of an RV and an inner box shiftable relative to the outer box. In certain embodiments, when the telescoping slide out system is in a retracted position, no interface between the outer box and the inner box is visible from the exterior of the RV. | 01-17-2013 |
Thomas G. Kalagher, Terryville, CT US
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20100098987 | CORROSION INHIBITORS, CORROSION INHIBITING HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS, AND THE USE THEREOF - Disclosed is a corrosion inhibitor for use in heat transfer fluids having a conductivity of less than 200 μS/cm, the corrosion inhibitor having an azole compound, and at least one of a siloxane based surfactant, colloidal silica, or a mixture thereof. Also disclosed is a corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid, the heat transfer fluid having a conductivity of no more than or equal to 200 μS/cm and comprising the disclosed corrosion inhibitor. Also provided is an assembly comprising an alternative power source and a heat transfer system in thermal communication with the alternative power source, the heat transfer system comprising the disclosed corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid. In addition, a method of making a corrosion inhibiting heat transfer fluid is disclosed wherein the disclosed corrosion inhibitor is added to heat transfer fluid having a conductivity of less than 200 μS/cm. | 04-22-2010 |
Thomas G. Kieran, Peoria, AZ US
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20130220768 | CAP-LINING MACHINE FEED ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - An assembly for moving caps through a cap-lining machine includes a track for the downstream movement of the caps to a cap-lining location in the cap-lining machine. A first gate is mounted downstream from the cap-lining location for movement between first and second positions preventing and allowing downstream movement of the caps, respectively. A sensing location is formed in the track downstream from the cap-lining location. A second gate is mounted downstream from the sensing location for movement between first and second positions preventing and allowing downstream movement of the caps, respectively. The first gate moves to the first position in response to a sensor sensing the arrival of one of the caps at the sensing location, and the second gate moves to the second position in response to the first gate moving to the first position. | 08-29-2013 |
Thomas G. Knodell, Jr., Keller, TX US
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20130048470 | Differential Impulse Conveyor with Improved Tray - A differential impulse conveyor ( | 02-28-2013 |
Thomas G. Kotoske, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20090282609 | BASEBALL CATCHER'S EQUIPMENT - A baseball catcher's equipment includes a baseball catcher's uniform sized to be worn by a child, a chest guard, and a shin guard. The baseball catcher's uniform includes a baseball catcher's uniform shirt and a baseball catcher's uniform pants. The baseball catcher's uniform, the chest guard, and the shin guard include corresponding hook-and-loop fastener pads configured to removably secure the chest guard and the shin guard to the baseball catcher's uniform. | 11-19-2009 |
Thomas G. Krajna, Huntsville, AL US
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20110162050 | System and Method for Transmission of Files Within a Secured Network - A system and method of distributing a file maintained on a first device in a secured network having at least the first and a second device is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide for file synchronization within a secured network without requiring any alteration to the security of the secured network by opening up ports. Each device is located on a tier of the network. The top tier of the network that includes the first device is accessible to network administrators. Network administrators may add files into the system and the network administrators may generate a file privilege file. The file privilege file can include configuration information for a computer on a tier and may also include information about which files the computer at a specific tier has access to. The network will then propagate the file privilege file down from the first device through any intermediate devices and then onto the second device. Once the file privilege file has filtered through the secured network, the second device may receive a copy of any file authorized from the first device via a connection in the secured network. The second device may also propagate files up to the first device. Thus, on a regular basis the file privilege file and files are transferred up and down the tiers of the secured network. | 06-30-2011 |
Thomas G. Krulick, Allentown, PA US
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20090057584 | Lockable Sampling Valve - A valve comprises a housing, a handle for opening and closing the valve, a handle release that is engagable with the housing to prevent movement of the handle relative to the housing, and that is disengageable from the housing to enable movement of the handle relative to the housing, and a lock for maintaining the handle release engaged with the housing to prevent movement of the handle relative to the housing. | 03-05-2009 |
Thomas G. Laffler, Libertyville, IL US
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20100240024 | Assays And Kits For Determining HIV-1 Tropism - The present invention relates to assays and kits for determining tropism of HIV-1 for a chemokine receptor in a test sample obtained from a subject. | 09-23-2010 |
20110091882 | DETERMINATION OF METHYLATION STATUS OF POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for detecting the methylation status of a nucleic acid. In particular, the present invention provides a mass spectrometry-based method of determining DNA methylation status without sequencing. | 04-21-2011 |
20110207143 | DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR MUTATIONS IN CODONS 12-13 OF HUMAN K-RAS - The invention is directed to compositions, methods and kits for diagnosing cancers and tumors correlated with mutations in codons 12 and 13 of human K-RAS using primers that amplify target sequences. The amplified target sequences are then analyzed by any number of mass spectrometric techniques, which data are queried against a database of base composition signatures of K-RAS mutations in codons 12 and 13. | 08-25-2011 |
20110262924 | MOLECULAR ASSAY FOR DIAGNOSIS OF HIV TROPISM - The invention is directed to compositions, methods and kits for HIV subtypes in a test sample, wherein target sequence are amplified. The amplified target sequences are then analyzed by any number of mass spectrometric techniques, which data are queried against a database of base composition signatures of HIV subtypes. | 10-27-2011 |
Thomas G. Lapcevic, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100280891 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BRANDING A FACILITY - A computer-assisted method of establishing a brand presence in a facility. The method includes accessing, by facility personnel, a computer having a playlist that controls the playback of audio and video broadcasting within the facility and entering on the playlist, by facility personnel, identifiers of advertisements related to the facility. | 11-04-2010 |
Thomas G. Lavedas, Clifton, VA US
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20100001914 | ANTENNA WITH IMPROVED ILLUMINATION EFFICIENCY - An antenna is provided including a first loop having at least one first conductor and a second loop having at least one second conductor, the second conductor connected to the first conductor. The first loop has a first enclosed area defined by the area inside the perimeter of the first loop and a first phase center point defined by the geometric center point of the first enclosed area. The second loop is coupled to the first loop and is disposed a distance from and substantially parallel to the first loop. The second loop has a second enclosed area substantially equal to the first enclosed area and a second phase center point. A line normal to the plane of the first loop passes through the first and second phase center points. The first and second loops are disposed to substantially reduce the far-field illumination, while substantially maintaining the near-field illumination at effective radio frequency identification system operational levels. The antenna may be used to energize devices through inductive coupling. | 01-07-2010 |
20100134291 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION INLAY WITH IMPROVED READABILITY - A radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlay is provided that is substantially isolated from the environment in proximity to one side of the device. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlay is provided including a two-port microchip having a first and a second port, a first antenna coupled to the first port of the two-port microchip, a ground-plane, a first high-impedance body disposed substantially parallel to the first antenna and between the first antenna and the ground-plane, the first high-impedance body insulated from the ground-plane. The RFID inlay further includes a second antenna coupled to the second port of the two-port microchip, and a second high-impedance body disposed substantially parallel to the second antenna and between the second antenna and the ground-plane, the second high-impedance body insulated from the ground-plane. | 06-03-2010 |
20120206238 | ANTENNA FOR PROTECTING RADIO FREQUENCY COMMUNICATIONS - An antenna for protecting radio frequency communications includes a masking portion to broadcast a masking signal including a first loop and a second loop connected to the first loop, wherein a current supplied to the masking portion flows in opposite polarity in each of the first and second loops. The antenna includes a reader loop to receive a response signal from a responder and decoupled from the masking signal, wherein the masking signal masks the response signal about the responder. | 08-16-2012 |
20120206309 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FAR FIELD RADIATION FROM AN ANTENNA - An adjustable antenna enables far-field radiation from the antenna to be reduced, minimized, and/or substantially eliminated while near-field radiation from the antenna may be substantially maintained. In some embodiments, an antenna includes a first loop defining a first enclosed area and having a first phase center point defined by the geometric center point of the first enclosed area, a second loop coupled to the first loop and disposed substantially parallel to the first loop, the second loop defining a second enclosed area and a second phase center point defined by the geometric center point of the second enclosed area, and a third loop coupled to the first loop and the second loop and substantially parallel to the first loop, the third loop defining a third enclosed area and a third phase center point defined by the geometric center point of the third enclosed area. The antenna includes a plurality of adjuster elements coupled to at least one of the first loop, the second loop, or the third loop, herein known as the adjustable loop, and configured to expand or contract the enclosed area of the adjustable loop. A line normal to the plane of the first loop passes through the first phase center point of the first loop, the second phase center point of the second loop, and the third phase center point of the third loop, and a current supplied to the antenna flows in a first polarity in the third loop and flows in a second polarity in the first loop and the second loop, the first and second polarities being opposite to each other. | 08-16-2012 |
20140118116 | Protection System For Radio Frequency Communications - A system for protecting radio frequency (RF) communications and related techniques includes generating masking signals at an RF device such as a radio frequency identification (RFID) card. | 05-01-2014 |
Thomas G. Lendacky, Austin, TX US
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20090193343 | METHOD FOR AVOIDING VIRTUAL WORLD FATIGUE BY MAINTAINING AVATAR CHARACTERISTICS IN AN AVATAR WALLET - A method of avoiding virtual world fatigue by generating an active avatar in an avatar wallet. The method includes creating and storing an active avatar in the avatar wallet, selecting target worlds for the active avatar to visit, modifying the initial appearance, the user information, the contact map and the characteristic sharing information of the active avatar in accordance with user preferences with respect to each of the target worlds so as to generate a version of the active avatar for each of the target worlds, and initiating a submission of a version of the active avatar to the corresponding target world such that the version is automatically tailored to allowable avatar properties of the corresponding target world. | 07-30-2009 |
20100058486 | METHOD FOR SECURE ACCESS TO AND SECURE DATA TRANSFER FROM A VIRTUAL SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION FACILITY (SCIF) - The present disclosure is directed to a method for limiting access to a virtual sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF) and secure transport of information between two virtual SCIFs. The method may comprise creating a virtual SCIF, allowing access to the to the virtual SCIF to only those virtual subjects having the proper security clearance as analyzed by an access rule set loaded into an object request broker, creating a second virtual SCIF, creating a key lockable secure container to transport the information from the first virtual SCIF to the second virtual SCIF, and restricting access to the key to unlock the secure container in the second virtual SCIF. | 03-04-2010 |
20110067113 | Classification Separation Router - A method and system are provided to classify and convey data to satisfy a client request. The classification system is a two dimensional data classification system, including a first dimension pertaining to subject matter and a second dimension pertaining to data security. A partition is dynamically created, and data that satisfies the request populates the created partition to convey parsed data based satisfying both dimensions of the request. | 03-17-2011 |
Thomas G. Macall, San Jose, CA US
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20090230827 | ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE FOR SUSPENDED CEILINGS - An electronics enclosure is disclosed. The enclosure comprises a top plate and a cabinet frame, having at least two sides, coupled to the top plate. The enclosure further comprises a base plate pivotally coupled to the cabinet frame at an opposing end from the top plate, where the base plate has an upper surface and a lower surface and covers an opening in the cabinet frame. Moreover, at least one mounting plate is pivotally coupled inside the cabinet frame to hold at least one electronic component within the cabinet frame between the base plate and the top plate. The at least one mounting plate rotates from a first position wherein the at least one mounting plate is stored within the cabinet frame to a second position wherein the at least one mounting plate extends through the opening in the cabinet frame that is covered by the base plate. | 09-17-2009 |
Thomas G. Macfie, Crawfordville, GA US
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20130080074 | AUTOMATED HYDRAULIC PROPERTY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - An apparatus for testing a porous medium is provided. The apparatus includes a liquid processing subsystem and a liquid weighing subsystem. The liquid processing subsystem is interfaced with the medium in a manner that establishes liquid contact there-between. The liquid processing and liquid weighing subsystems are sealably interconnected via an interconnecting liquid tube. The liquid weighing subsystem stores a liquid which flows therefrom, through the tube, through the liquid processing subsystem, and into the medium until it is saturated with the liquid. The liquid weighing subsystem automatically measures the weight of the liquid stored therein on an ongoing basis and uses these measurements to determine one or more hydraulic properties of the medium. | 03-28-2013 |
Thomas G. Macmackin, Lafayette, NY US
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20100078257 | STETHOSCOPE WITH ONE-HANDED OPERATION - A stethoscope with a figure-eight configuration designed for one-handed operation and further comprising improvement to the headpiece resonance chamber. The ear tubes of the stethoscope are roughly S-shaped and together form a figure eight design. The lower portion of each ear tube is connected by a resistant force mechanism that maintains the stethoscope in the closed configuration. By applying one-handed compressive force to the resistant force mechanism attached to the lower portion of the stethoscope's figure-eight construction, the earpieces are separated and the stethoscope adopts the open configuration. Both the headpiece and the diaphragm are interchangeable to allow a variety of different shapes and sizes. | 04-01-2010 |
20110088964 | Stethoscope Having An Elliptical Headpiece And Amplified Earpieces - A stethoscope having a headpiece with a conical body extending uniformly along an oblique axis from a first circular opening of a first diameter to a second opening of a second diameter and having an elliptical cross-section perpendicular to said oblique axis, where the second diameter is smaller than the first diameter and the axis intersects the first opening at an acute angle. The stethoscope also includes first and second sound amplifiers removably interconnected to the ends of the ear tubes to allow a user to amplify sounds or listen normally as desired. | 04-21-2011 |
Thomas G. Malzbender, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100079871 | Reflective surfaces capable of displaying different images under various lighting conditions - Embodiments of the present invention relate to reflective surfaces. In one embodiment, a reflective surface comprises a substrate and multiple light-reflecting features disposed on the substrate. One or more images reflected from the multiple features can be produced by selectively covering at least portions of select features with a light absorbing material. Each image can be separately viewed by varying an observer's point of observation or each image can be viewed from a fixed observation point by varying the direction incident light impinges the surface. | 04-01-2010 |
20110085028 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OBJECT SEGMENTATION IN DIGITAL IMAGES - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to object segmentation of digital video streams and digital images. In one aspect, a method for segmenting an object in a digitally-encoded image includes designing a non-linear local function that generates function values associated with identifying the object of interest and a combination function that combines the function values, the object of interest encoded in digital image data. The method includes forming orthogonal projections of the digital image data based on the function values and the combination function. In addition, the orthogonal projections can be used to determining boundaries segmenting the object in the digital image data. The method also includes extracting an image of the object that lies within the boundaries. | 04-14-2011 |
20120086803 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTANCE ESTIMATION USING PROJECTED SYMBOL SEQUENCES - Certain examples of the present invention are directed to an image-recording device. The image-recording device includes an imaging component that records an image of an environment, a projection component that projects, into the environment, an (n,d) reliable M*-sequence of symbols, and a distance component. The distance component identifies j consecutive symbols reflected back to the imaging component from a surface in the environment, where j≧n, detects and corrects a misidentified symbol within the j consecutive symbols based on the minimum distance t of the (n,d) reliable M*-sequence, determines a first position of the j consecutive symbols with respect to the image, determines a second position of the j consecutive symbols in the M*-sequence of symbols, and determines, from the first and second position, a distance t from the surface to the imaging component. | 04-12-2012 |
20150062311 | VIEW WEIGHTING FOR MULTIVIEW DISPLAYS - Disclosed is a system and method for presenting multiple horizontally offset views, each view comprised of image data. A computer vision tracker device tracks a left and right eye position for a viewer relative to the display to determine a viewpoint for the left and right eye. A pixel modulation module associates two of the multiple views with the left eye position and the right eye position. Image intensity weighting factors are calculated for the two left eye views and the two right eye views. The intensity of each view associated with the left eye position and right eye position are modulated according to the weighting factors determined for the left eye position and the right eye position. The two left eye views and right eye views are blended into respective single views to be perceived by the left eye and right eye when projected on the display. | 03-05-2015 |
Thomas G. Morris Ii, Hurst, TX US
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20110056963 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A SECURING MECHANISM FOR A VESSEL - An apparatus in an example implementation includes a vessel that includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The outer wall includes a first set of grooves configured on an interior portion of a bottom of the outer wall. The inner wall includes a second set of grooves configured on an exterior of the inner wall. The first set of grooves are configured to interface with the second set of grooves to secure the inner wall and the outer wall together. In more specific embodiments, the first set of grooves and the second set of grooves are provided as ascending steps such that a rotational force applied to one of the walls operates to engage subsequent steps in each of the first and second sets of grooves. The walls are configured such that a rotational force creates a force being applied to the lip to secure the walls together. | 03-10-2011 |
Thomas G. Mulcaire, Derby GB
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20100242494 | CASING ARRANGEMENT - Asymmetric distortion between an inner casing and outer casing such as with regard to a gas turbine engine between an inner high pressure compressor casing and an outer combustion casing can result in problems with regard to rub between a rotary assembly within the inner casing. By providing hairpin mountings between the inner casing and outer casing such distortions can be dislocated. Individual hairpin segments are provided. These hairpin segments can be configured and formed from different material types and have different spacing distributions to tune the casing arrangement to the particular requirements and operational performance necessities of an assembly incorporating the casing arrangement. | 09-30-2010 |
20100254810 | CASING ARRANGEMENT - Asymmetric loading within such machines as gas turbine engines can cause distortion of a casing surrounding a rotating assembly. Such distortion may cause rub and therefore inefficient energy usage and shorter operational life. By providing driver arms | 10-07-2010 |
20110192166 | OUTLET GUIDE VANE STRUCTURE - An outlet guide vane structure | 08-11-2011 |
20110315814 | ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND A SUPPORTING PYLON - A gas turbine engine | 12-29-2011 |
20130011253 | JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR AN ANNULAR STRUCTURE - A joint assembly for an annular structure comprises a first annular member having a first radially extending flange and a second annular member having a second radially extending flange. The first and second flanges having a plurality of first and second circumferentially aligned apertures. A plurality of fasteners are provided and each fastener is arranged to extend through a respective pair of the first and second apertures to join the first and second annular members together. The first and second radially extending flanges have a plurality of circumferentially aligned third and fourth apertures. A plurality of members are provided and each member is arranged to extend axially through a respective pair of the third and fourth apertures. | 01-10-2013 |
Thomas G. Murphy, Manchester, NH US
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20080278598 | Devices, Systems, and Methods Regarding Camera Imaging - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method that can comprise automatically rendering an image. The image can be transferred to a memory from a digital camera via a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) device. The FPGA device can be adapted to transfer image information from the digital camera to a memory. | 11-13-2008 |
Thomas G. Mushaben, West Chester, OH US
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20090029114 | Method and Apparatus for Uniformly Stretching Thermoplastic Film and Products Produced Thereby - Thermoplastic films and laminates are made by extrusion and stretching using differential speed rollers employing a short stretching gap of no more than one inch immediately after the extruded film product is formed. The method and apparatus control the thickness of the stretched film and impart desirable mechanical properties thereto such as film products with a high modulus for handling and suitable tensile for softness. | 01-29-2009 |
Thomas G. Neal, Jr., Appleton, WI US
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20090056892 | Multiple Ply Paper Product with Improved Ply Attachment and Environmental Sustainability - The present disclosure is generally directed to a multiple ply tissue product that includes a first ply and a second ply. The first ply includes a first outwardly facing layer having hardwood fibers, a second layer having softwood fibers, and a third layer having at least about 10 percent by weight post-consumer recycled fiber, wherein the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer. | 03-05-2009 |
Thomas G. Nourse, Half Moon Bay, CA US
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20130080594 | MAP TILE DATA PRE-FETCHING BASED ON MOBILE DEVICE GENERATED EVENT ANALYSIS - Map tile data for displaying graphic elements of a web-based mapping system in a mobile computing device may be pre-fetched to the device based on an analysis of the historical uses of a mapping module at that mobile device. The mobile device may retrieve user mapping activity data and extract geographic location data from the mapping activity data. This geographic location data may then be used to retrieve map tile data that is related to another request for map tile data. This related map tile data may then be stored in cache storage to be retrieved during periods of reduced communication with a map tile server or other periods. | 03-28-2013 |
20130124563 | CONTROLLING PRE-FETCHING OF MAP DATA TILES BASED ON SELECTABLE PARAMETERS - A system and method identifies pre-fetch map data to be downloaded from a remote server, having a map database, to a client device by using selectable parameters to control pre-fetching. For example, device specific parameters, such as device model number, and user specific parameters, such as user interests, may be accessed by the system and method and analyzed to determine which pre-fetch map data should be downloaded from the remote server. These parameters may be automatically stored on the client device or may be manually entered by the user. The responsive pre-fetch map data may be identified by map data type, map points of interest, map zoom level, or some other manner. Where the map database stores map data in tiles, the remote server will send selected map data tiles to the client device as the pre-fetch map data. | 05-16-2013 |
Thomas G. Painter, Jr., Center Valley, PA US
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20130092035 | Food bringing apparatus - A food brining apparatus is described that consists of a vessel for containing the brining solution and foodstuff, a series of paired inwardly extending tabs against which a foodstuff submergence retention means is vertically positioned to retain the foodstuff entirely submerged in the brining solution to counteract any foodstuff buoyancy, and a snap fit lid to maintain the interior environment of the brining solution separate from the external environment during the brining process. The foodstuff submergence retention means takes the form of a plate, a bar, a bar with perpendicularly extending arms, or a basket that are engaged with the paired inwardly extending tabs to maintain the foodstuffs submerged in the brining solution. | 04-18-2013 |
Thomas G. Polsdorf, San Diego, CA US
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20090073941 | MESH NETWORK CONNECTING 3G WIRELESS ROUTERS - A communication routing arrangement includes two or more wireless routers coupled to a communication network, and a user device adapted to couple with the communication network through a communication path including at least one of the two or more wireless routers. The communication path between the user device and the communication network is selected based on available resources of the two or more wireless routers. | 03-19-2009 |
20110305199 | WIRELESS ROUTER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A communication routing arrangement includes two or more wireless routers coupled to a communication network, and a user device adapted to couple with the communication network through a communication path including at least one of the two or more wireless routers. The communication path between the user device and the communication network is selected based on available resources of the two or more wireless routers. | 12-15-2011 |
20120287899 | MESH NETWORK CONNECTING 3G WIRELESS ROUTERS - A communication routing arrangement includes two or more wireless routers coupled to a communication network, and a user device adapted to couple with the communication network through a communication path including at least one of the two or more wireless routers. The communication path between the user device and the communication network is selected based on available resources of the two or more wireless routers. | 11-15-2012 |
20120294260 | MESH NETWORK CONNECTING 3G WIRELESS ROUTERS - A communication routing arrangement includes two or more wireless routers coupled to a communication network, and a user device adapted to couple with the communication network through a communication path including at least one of the two or more wireless routers. The communication path between the user device and the communication network is selected based on available resources of the two or more wireless routers. | 11-22-2012 |
Thomas G. Premo, Downers Grove, IL US
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20100317239 | COMPLIANT PIN CONTROL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - Control modules having connectors with compliant pin terminals for connection to a printed circuit board (PCB) are provided. The module housing can be made of a die cast metal to withstand harsh environments and have at least one open bay area for receiving a connector having compliant pin contacts for connecting the module to a PCB. A plurality of compliant pin terminal can have a push shoulders for providing an engagement surface for insertion of the terminals through passages in a connector housing, for positioning the connector relative to the die cast housing during the mounting the connector to the die cast housing, and to transfer the force away from the connector housing applied in connecting the PCB to the compliant pin tips. The connectors can be linear and exposed terminal surfaces can be sealed against the elements by a sealant. The passages of the connector housing can have at one end of the passages cross shaped portions to allow for a strengthened die tool which forms the small passages and chamfered sides at the opposite end of the passages for tight engagement with the terminals to prevent leak of sealant. The connectors can include a three-pronged compliant pin grounding terminal to increase the current flow. | 12-16-2010 |
Thomas G. Pressly, San Antonio, TX US
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20080255311 | Propylene-Based Elastomeric Composition - The present invention includes a polyolefin elastomeric composition comprising a propylene-based elastomer having at least seventy five weight percent units derived from propylene, the propylene-based elastomer exhibiting a heat of fusion of from 1 to 35 Joules/gram, a weight average molecular weight of from 5400 to 875000 g/mol, and a permanent set of less than 40%; and a homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer having a molecular weight distribution of less than 3.5, a density from 0.885 to 0.915 g/ml, and a heat of fusion of from 65 to 125 Joules/gram, wherein the ratio of the propylene-based elastomer to the homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer is from 97:3 to 80:20, and wherein the composition exhibits a heat of fusion from 2 to 55 Joules/gram, and a 2% secant flexural modulus of less than 69 MPa. | 10-16-2008 |
20110118418 | Propylene-Based Elastomeric Composition - The present invention includes a polyolefin elastomeric composition comprising a propylene-based elastomer having at least seventy five weight percent units derived from propylene, the propylene-based elastomer exhibiting a heat of fusion of from 1 to 35 Joules/gram, a weight average molecular weight of from 5400 to 875000 g/mol, and a permanent set of less than 40%; and a homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer having a molecular weight distribution of less than 3.5, a density from 0.885 to 0.915 g/ml, and a heat of fusion of from 65 to 125 Joules/gram, wherein the ratio of the propylene-based elastomer to the homogeneous ethylene-alpha olefin interpolymer is from 97:3 to 80:20, and wherein the composition exhibits a heat of fusion from 2 to 55 Joules/gram, and a 2% secant flexural modulus of less than 69 MPa. | 05-19-2011 |
Thomas G. Prucha, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20100066099 | CONFIGURATION TO POWER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN A VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a power supply, at least two auxiliary electrical components, and a load that is shared by the auxiliary electrical components. The two auxiliary electrical components are connected electrically to the power supply in a series configuration. One or more loads may be connected mechanically to the auxiliary electrical components in a parallel configuration. In one embodiment, the two auxiliary electrical components may include at least two compressors for a cooling system. | 03-18-2010 |
Thomas G. Purdie, Oakville CA
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20090116719 | RETROSPECTIVE SORTING OF 4D CT INTO BREATHING PHASES BASED ON GEOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF IMAGING FIDUCIALS - A respiratory marker ( | 05-07-2009 |
20130289332 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED PLANNING OF RADIATION THERAPY - Methods and systems for automated treatment planning for radiation therapy are disclosed. Such methods and systems may be useful for treatment planning for intensity-modulate radiotherapy (IMRT). Also provided are user interfaces for automated radiation therapy treatment planning. | 10-31-2013 |
Thomas G. Ribardo, Jr., Garland, TX US
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20090069027 | System and Method for Identification of Communication Devices - In one embodiment, a system for identifying a communication device includes a signal generator coupled to a transmit horn and a computing system coupled to a receive horn through a receiver. The signal generator is operable to generate an excitation waveform from the transmit horn such that the communication device passively reflects a response waveform. The computing system is operable to receive the response waveform from the communication device and compare the response waveform to a plurality of reference waveforms to determine the identity of the communication device. | 03-12-2009 |
Thomas G. Rodano, Garfield Heights, OH US
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20090083525 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT FACILITATE MANAGEMENT OF ADD-ON INSTRUCTION GENERATION, SELECTION, AND/OR MONITORING DURING EXECUTION - The subject invention relates to systems and methods that facilitate display, selection, and management of context associated with execution of add-on instructions. The systems and methods track add-on instruction calls provide a user with call and data context, wherein the user can select a particular add-on instruction context from a plurality of contexts in order to observe values and/or edit parameters associated with the add-on instruction. The add-on instruction context can include information such as instances of data for particular lines of execution, the add-on instruction called, a caller of the instruction, a location of the instruction call, references to complex data types and objects, etc. The systems and methods further provide a technique for automatic routine selection based on the add-on instruction state information such that the add-on instruction executed corresponds to a current state. | 03-26-2009 |
20090083698 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT FACILITATE MANAGEMENT OF ADD-ON INSTRUCTION GENERATION, SELECTION, AND/OR MONITORING DURING EXECUTION - The subject invention relates to systems and methods that facilitate display, selection, and management of context associated with execution of add-on instructions. The systems and methods track add-on instruction calls provide a user with call and data context, wherein the user can select a particular add-on instruction context from a plurality of contexts in order to observe values and/or edit parameters associated with the add-on instruction. The add-on instruction context can include information such as instances of data for particular lines of execution, the add-on instruction called, a caller of the instruction, a location of the instruction call, references to complex data types and objects, etc. The systems and methods further provide a technique for automatic routine selection based on the add-on instruction state information such that the add-on instruction executed corresponds to a current state. | 03-26-2009 |
20130198493 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT FACILITATE MANAGEMENT OF ADD-ON INSTRUCTION GENERATION, SELECTION, AND/OR MONITORING DURING EXECUTION - The subject invention relates to systems and methods that facilitate display, selection, and management of context associated with execution of add-on instructions. The systems and methods track add-on instruction calls provide a user with call and data context, wherein the user can select a particular add-on instruction context from a plurality of contexts in order to observe values and/or edit parameters associated with the add-on instruction. The add-on instruction context can include information such as instances of data for particular lines of execution, the add-on instruction called, a caller of the instruction, a location of the instruction call, references to complex data types and objects, etc. The systems and methods further provide a technique for automatic routine selection based on the add-on instruction state information such that the add-on instruction executed corresponds to a current state. | 08-01-2013 |
Thomas G. Sixsmith, Lake Forest, CA US
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20100212750 | High Purity Water System - A high purity water delivery system has a reservoir ( | 08-26-2010 |
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Thomas G. Skulley, St. Paul, MN US
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20090078261 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR THAT HAS EXPANDABLE MASK BODY - A filtering face-piece respirator | 03-26-2009 |
20090078262 | FILTERING FACE-PIECE RESPIRATOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE THAT HAS LIVING HINGES - A filtering face-piece respirator | 03-26-2009 |
20090078265 | RESPIRATOR HAVING DYNAMIC SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND PLEATED FILTERING STRUCTURE - A filtering face-piece respirator | 03-26-2009 |
20140061408 | MEDICAL ARTICLE SECUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Brackets, systems comprising a bracket, and methods for securing medical articles. The bracket can include a base, a post coupled to the base and extending upwardly from the base in a direction generally normal to a first major surface of the base, and an arm coupled to the base and extending generally parallel to the first major surface of the base. The arm can be spaced a distance from the first major surface of the base to define a channel under the arm that is dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the medical article. The arm can be cantilevered, and the post and the arm can each be fixed with respect to the base. Methods can include abutting an external surface of the medical article against the post; and moving a portion of the medical article into the channel defined by the arm. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066856 | MEDICAL ARTICLE SECUREMENT SYSTEMS COMPRISING A BRACKET AND A FLAP - A medical article securement system comprising a bracket and a flap for securing a medical article. The bracket can include a base, and an arm coupled to the base and extending generally parallel to the first major surface of the base. The arm can be spaced a distance from the first major surface of the base to define a channel under the arm that can be dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the medical article. The flap can include a fixed end, and a free end that is movable with respect to the bracket between a first position in which the flap is not positioned over the bracket, and a second position in which at least a portion of the flap is positioned over the bracket to further inhibit movement of the medical article. The fixed end of the flap can be coupled to the bracket. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066882 | MEDICAL ARTICLE SECUREMENT SYSTEMS COMPRISING INDICIA AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A medical article securement system comprising indicia and methods of using same. The indicia can include a representation of a medical article, such that the indicia mimics the appearance of the medical article and provides a visual cue for coupling the medical article to the medical article securement system. The systems can further include a bracket that can comprise the indicia. Methods can include orienting the medical article relative to the medical article securement system in an orientation that matches the indicia, and coupling the medical article to the medical article securement system. | 03-06-2014 |
20140216463 | RESPIRATORY PROTECTION DEVICE HARNESS ASSEMBLY - A harness assembly for a respiratory protection device is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the harness assembly includes a strap support having an attachment point, a first strap having a first strap attachment element, and a second strap having a second strap attachment element, wherein the first strap attachment element is attachable to the second strap attachment element and attachable to the attachment point of the strap support, and the first and second straps are positionable between the first configuration in which the first strap attachment element is attached only to the second attachment element and a second configuration in which the first attachment element is attached to the second attachment element and the attachment point of the strap support. | 08-07-2014 |
Thomas G. Smith, Denver, CO US
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20110253731 | ATTACHMENT CLIP FOR THREADED CONTAINER - An annular attachment device is provided that is adapted to engage the threads of a threaded container and provide a connection point for the threaded container. In such an arrangement, the threads of a container may be placed through a center aperture in the attachment device. By threading a lid onto the container, the annular attachment device may be trapped between the container and its lid. An aperture or hook on an outer surface of the annular attachment device allows the device and a supported container to be tethered to a desired location. | 10-20-2011 |
Thomas G. Stroka, Crofton, MD US
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20110039679 | Wet cyclone particle collector - A wet cyclone particle collector is disclosed. The wet cyclone particle collector includes a cyclone unit, a liquid delivery unit and a sample collection unit. The cyclone unit draws a gas sample into a cyclone chamber and creates a circular flow of the gas sample inside the cyclone chamber so that particles in the gas sample are separated from said gas sample by centrifugation force. The liquid delivery unit delivers a collection liquid into the cyclone in a non-continuous fashion. The sample collection unit harvests the collection liquid from the cyclone unit. The non-continuous delivery of the collection liquid significantly reduces consumption of collection liquid during operation of the particle collector. | 02-17-2011 |
Thomas G. Tampone, Southbury, CT US
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20100222585 | PREPARATION OF DIHYDROTHIENO [3, 2-D] PYRIMIDINES AND INTERMEDIATES USED THEREIN - The invention relates to improved methods of preparing dihydrothienopyrimidines of formula 1, and intermediates thereof, (I) wherein X is SO or SO | 09-02-2010 |
20110130563 | SYNTHESIS IF DIHYDROTHIENO[3,2-D]PYRIMIDINE DIOLS - The present invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of dihydrothieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine diols, and similar pyrimidine diols, that is efficient, high-yielding, and does not require expensive and potentially unstable intermediates. The diols are used as intermediates in the synthesis of pyrimidine compounds which inhibit PDE4, and are thus useful in the treatment of respiratory or gastrointestinal diseases and complaints, peripheral or central nervous system diseases and disorders, inflammatory conditions, and cancers. | 06-02-2011 |
Thomas G. Triebes, Flagstaff, AZ US
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20130253426 | ELUTING MEDICAL DEVICES - The invention is directed to eluting medical devices that enable consistent “on-demand” delivery of therapeutic agents to a vessel. The medical device of the current invention comprises an expandable member, a hydrophilic coating comprising at least one therapeutic agent about the expandable member or structural layer and an outer sheath with a variably permeable microstructure. The design and methods disclosed herein ensures that therapeutic agent delivery occurs essentially only during expansion of the expandable member, minimizing coating and/or therapeutic agent loss to the bloodstream and providing controlled delivery to the treatment site. | 09-26-2013 |
20140066897 | RETRACTABLE SHEATH DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - The invention is directed to delivery medical devices that enable consistent “on-demand” delivery of therapeutic agents to a vessel. The medical device of the current invention comprises retractable sheath comprising neckable elements. The medical device of the current invention comprises an expandable member, a hydrophilic coating comprising at least one therapeutic agent about the expandable member or structural layer and a retractable outer sheath with a selectively permeable microstructure. The design and methods disclosed herein ensures that therapeutic agent delivery occurs essentially only during retraction of the outer sheath, minimizing coating and/or therapeutic agent loss to the bloodstream and providing controlled delivery to the treatment site. | 03-06-2014 |
20140277346 | INFLATABLE BALLOON AND COVER - The present disclosure describes implantable medical devices comprising covers, such as a balloon cover. Such devices can comprise a first layer of a porous polymeric material, such as ePTFE, surrounded by layers of a porous polymeric material having an imbibed elastomer, such as polyurethane. The cover can be used to assist in deployment of an expandable implant, such as a stent-graft, within the body of the patient. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas G. Van Sistine, Hartsville, SC US
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20100155386 | WATER HEATER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A storage-type water heater includes a tank for supporting water to be heated, a first heating bank including a first heating surface disposed within the tank, a first contactor connected to the first heating bank, a second heating bank including a second heating surface disposed within the tank, a second contactor connected to the second heating bank, and a controller for selectively operating the first contactor and the second contactor. | 06-24-2010 |
Thomas G. Waypa, Hartland, MI US
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20090187304 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC FLIGHT RECORDER METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A control system for a vehicle is provided. The system generally includes a first setup module that configures at least one data recording trigger based on data parameters received from at least one of a telematics system and a technician tool. A data logger module records and stores real-time vehicle data based on the at least one data recording trigger. | 07-23-2009 |
Thomas G. Yunk, Shiocton, WI US
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20080283511 | POWER CORD SYSTEM FOR WELDING-TYPE DEVICES - A system and method for powering a welding-type device from a plurality of distinct outlet configurations is disclosed. The power cord system includes a power cord having a plurality of conductors extending therethrough. An end of the power cord is constructed to engage an individual adapter of a plurality of adapters. Each of the plurality of adapters has a prong configuration that is different than a prong configuration of the other adapters such that each of the plurality of adapters is constructed to electrically connect the power cord to a uniquely configured outlet. A welding-type device according to the present invention is quickly and efficiently adaptable to operate at a plurality of different input power signals. | 11-20-2008 |
Thomas G. Ziegenhorn, Arlington Heights, IL US
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20100185170 | RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL UNIT DOSE CONTAINER TAMPER EVIDENT SAFETY SEAL - A tamper evident safety seal includes a first band, a second band and first and second arms connecting the first band and the second band. The seal is positioned around a radiopharmaceutical container and further includes a connector assembly having a connector and a break away portion that, when separated, provides visual evidence that the seal has been broken. | 07-22-2010 |