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Thomas L. Bahensky, Plymouth, MI US
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| 20100082221 | THERMAL-PROTECTION BASED ENGINE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT - An engine control module includes a power module and a turbine temperature module. The power module controls engine power output based on a turbine temperature. The turbine temperature module determines the turbine temperature based on a turbine inlet temperature. The power module decreases the engine power output when the turbine temperature is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold temperature. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110067396 | PRESSURE ESTIMATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An intake control system comprises an estimation module and a turbocharger control module. The estimation module receives one of a first pressure within an intake manifold measured by a manifold pressure sensor and a second pressure measured by a pressure sensor at a location between a compressed air charge cooler and a throttle valve. The estimation module estimates the other one of the first and second pressures based on the received one of the first and second pressures. The turbocharger control module controls output of a turbocharger based on the estimate of the other one of the first and second pressures. | 03-24-2011 |
Thomas L. Bonds, Jr., Raleigh, NC US
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| 20110282904 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR CLUSTERING AND COMMUNICATING BETWEEN INTERNET PROTOCOL MULTIMEDIA SUBSYSTEM (IMS) ENTITIES AND FOR SUPPORTING DATABASE ACCESS IN AN IMS NETWORK ENVIRONMENT - Methods, systems, and computer program products for clustering and communicating between Internet protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS) entities and for supporting database access in an IMS network environment. According to one aspect, an IMS cluster node includes a serving call state control function (S-CSCF) for controlling media sessions between IMS users. The cluster node further includes a home subscriber service (HSS) function for storing and providing IMS subscription information to the S-CSCF function. A shared memory is operatively associated with the S-CSCF function and the HSS function. The S-CSCF function obtains IMS subscription information from the HSS function via the shared memory. | 11-17-2011 |
Thomas L. Botker, Andover, MA US
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| 20090051415 | Ripple current reduction circuit - A ripple current reduction circuit includes a supply node coupled to the output of a high ripple voltage source such as a charge pump. A first current mirror is referred to the supply node and mirrors a current I | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090115521 | High CMR amplifier topology - An amplifier topology includes an input stage comprising a differential pair which conducts respective output currents in response to a differential input signal. Bias current sources provide the pair's tail current and respective bias currents for the input stage in response to a drive voltage. After flowing through the input stage, most or all of the input stage bias currents are summed at a summing node, the summed currents being a current I | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100026386 | Amplifier front-end with low-noise level shift - An amplifier front-end comprises an input node for receiving a common-mode voltage V | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100060352 | Auto-correction feedback loop for offset and ripple suppression in a chopper-stabilized amplifier - A chopper-stabilized amplifier includes a main signal path having first and second chopping circuits at the inputs and outputs of a transconductance amplifier, and an auto-correction feedback loop. The feedback loop includes a transconductance amplifier connected to amplify the chopped output from the main signal path, a third chopping circuit which chops the amplified output, a filter which filters the chopped output to substantially reduce any offset voltage-induced AC component present in the signal being filtered, and a transconductance amplifier which receives the filtered output and produces an output which is coupled back into the main signal path. When properly arranged, the auto-correction feedback loop operates to suppress transconductance amplifier-related offset voltages and offset voltage-induced ripple that might otherwise be present in the amplifier's output. | 03-11-2010 |
Thomas L. Buchman, Ii, Olathe, KS US
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| 20100114088 | Electrosurgical Pencil With Drag Sensing Capability - An electrosurgical pencil configured and adapted to support an electrocautery blade. A strain gauge is affixed to the proximal end of the electrocautery blade and measures the displacement of the blade as a result of resistance and drag acting on the blade. The electrosurgical pencil also includes a meter electrically connected to the strain gauge for monitoring either a change in voltage, a change in electrical current or a change in optical wavelength. The amount of blade displacement as measured by the strain gauge is available for display to the surgeon and/or as sensory input for a control circuit in the electrosurgical generator that modulates the generator output waveform. The electrosurgical pencil further includes a control circuit electrically coupled between the electrocautery blade and the electrosurgical generator. The control circuit is configured and adapted to control power supplied to electrocautery blade based on the displacement measured by the strain gauge. | 05-06-2010 |
Thomas L. Credelle, Morgan Hill, CA US
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| 20100027073 | GAMMA ADJUSTMENT WITH ERROR DIFFUSION FOR ELECTROPHORETIC DISPLAYS - Embodiments are directed to image processing methods to improve display quality while using a limited number of pulses and to correct the error between the reflectance and the desired gamma. The complexity of the hardware used for driving a display device may then be reduced to minimum. In addition, in various embodiments the method can also be used to compensate for the change of an optical response curve due to batch variation, temperature change, photo-exposure or aging of the display device. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100141868 | Replicated bragg selective diffractive element for display illumination - A system for a display is disclosed. The system comprises an illumination source, a light guide, and a diffractive element. The illumination source inserts illumination into the light guide. The diffractive element extracts illumination from the light guide. The diffractive element comprises a modulated diffractive structure. | 06-10-2010 |
Thomas L. Cumbey, Fort Wayne, IN US
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| 20090095587 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTAINING AND MAINTAINING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FOR LOCKING A VEHICLE'S WHEELS - Hydraulic pressure for wheel lock is kept by trapping suitably pressurized brake fluid between a brake power unit ( | 04-16-2009 |
Thomas L. Davis, Carrollton, TX US
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| 20100046674 | System and Method for Frequency Translation With Harmonic Suppression Using Mixer Stages - A method for generating phase signals includes triggering a phase register to output a binary number stored in the phase register, wherein the phase register is triggered based at least in part on a voltage signal provided by a voltage controlled oscillator. The method also includes providing an input signal to a decoder, wherein the input signal is based at least in part on the binary number output by the phase register and the decoder is operable to generate phase signals in response to the input signals. The method further includes incrementing the binary number stored in the phase register and repeating the triggering and providing steps after the binary number is incremented. | 02-25-2010 |
Thomas L. Debauche, Cypress, TX US
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| 20110295134 | Method For ECG Screening - A method for screening a selected population such as student athletes for heart disease and/or cardiac abnormalities comprises obtaining an ECG of an individual member of the population at a first location; uploading the ECG to a data storage device connected to a communications network; storing the ECG in the data storage device; subsequently downloading the stored ECG to a display device at a second location remote from the first location; interpreting and annotating the displayed ECG; and, transmitting the annotated ECG to a pre-designated recipient. The method may further include advising school officials of the results of screening so that participation in school athletics may be limited for students identified as being at risk of sudden death if full participation were allowed. | 12-01-2011 |
Thomas L. Deckwerth, Seattle, WA US
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| 20080199541 | LIQUID CHALCOGENIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME - The present invention provides novel stable, liquid compositions comprising chalcogenides or salts thereof. These compositions may be used for a variety of purposes, including the treatment and prevention of ischemic or hypoxic injury, as well as in the preservation of biological matter. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100190688 | Tetrapeptide analogs - Compounds, compositions and methods for treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer are provided. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110162994 | Liquid Chalcogenide Compositions and Methods of Manufacturing and Using the Same - The present invention provides novel stable, liquid compositions comprising chalcogenides or salts thereof. These compositions may be used for a variety of purposes, including the treatment and prevention of ischemic or hypoxic injury, as well as in the preservation of biological matter. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110165268 | Liquid Chalcogenide Compositions and Methods of Manufacturing and Using the Same - The present invention provides novel stable, liquid compositions comprising chalcogenides or salts thereof. These compositions may be used for a variety of purposes, including the treatment and prevention of ischemic or hypoxic injury, as well as in the preservation of biological matter. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110195945 | Compounds, Compositions and Methods for Treating or Preventing Hypoxic or Ischemic Injury - Compositions and methods of treating or preventing disease or injury to a human patient or biological material undergoing ischemic or hypoxic conditions. | 08-11-2011 |
Thomas L. Dietz, Iii, Ellicott City, MD US
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| 20100043014 | MEDIA DATA USAGE MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An audience measurement system for gathering data reflecting usage of media data by a user by means of a user system. The user system preprocesses the gathered data into micro-level report objects. | 02-18-2010 |
Thomas L. Doubts, Heber City, UT US
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| 20110017350 | METHOD FOR CARBURIZING STEEL COMPONENTS - A carburizing process for increasing the hardness of a case region of a steel component. In one form the application includes plating the outer surface of a stainless steel component with nickel prior to carburizing. One component includes a stainless steel object having a hardened case substantially free of continuous phase grain boundary carbides. | 01-27-2011 |
Thomas L. Du Breuil, Ivyland, PA US
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| 20090028052 | Method and Apparatus for Optimizing Home Network Interface Selection In Home Networking Applications - Embodiments of the invention generally provide a method and apparatus for optimizing home networking interface selection in home networking applications. One embodiment of a method for selecting, at a set top box in a network, an active home networking interface from among a plurality of home networking interfaces includes activating the best performing home networking interface and deactivating the remainder of the home networking interfaces. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090028180 | Method and Apparatus for Mitigating Layer-2 Looping in Home Networking Applications - Embodiments of the invention generally provide a method and apparatus for mitigating layer-2 loops in home networking applications. One embodiment of a method for mitigating layer-2 loops in a network includes detecting a loop between a first terminal in the network and a second terminal in the network, and deactivating at least one active home networking interface at the first terminal. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100169919 | ACQUIRING CABLE CHANNEL MAP INFORMATION IN A CABLE RECEIVER - The present invention is a method, system, and computer-readable medium for acquiring a channel map in a cable receiver. The channel map associates physical analog and digital channels in an RF spectrum to channel identification data, where the channel identification data includes physical RF channel numbers, modulation type, virtual channels, and channel names. The method obtains a list of available channels from an electronic program guide service provider, and initializes the channel map based on the list of available channels. The method performs a channel scan to detect clear channels, and collect identification information for each detected clear channel. Based on the identification information, the method updates the channel map for each detected channel. The method receives changes to the channel map from a user of the cable receiver device, updates the channel map based on the changes to the channel map from the user, and uploads the channel map to the electronic program guide service provider. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110134991 | GENERATION AND DETECTION OF PRIVATE METADATA IN AN ENCODED VIDEO TRANSPORT STREAM - A method of processing a video transport stream includes receiving a video transport stream and identifying at least one portion of the video transport stream that is not to undergo modification when processed by a rate shaping device. An indicator is inserted into the video transport stream. The indicator is used to signal the statistical multiplexer that the at least one portion of the video transport stream is not to be modified when the video transport stream is processed by the rate shaping device. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110142427 | METHOD TO SEAMLESSLY INSERT AUDIO CLIPS INTO A COMPRESSED BROADCAST AUDIO STREAM - A method and computing system for seamlessly inserting a local audio clip into a primary audio stream. The method sends the primary audio stream to an audio output port, and determines main parameters for the primary audio stream. The method receives a request to insert an encoded local audio clip, locates an insertion point in the primary audio stream that coincides with an end of a frame boundary, and identifies a best matching encoded local audio clip for the main parameters. The method receives and sends the best matching encoded local audio clip to the audio output port, stores the primary audio stream in a buffer while sending the best matching encoded local audio clip, and resumes the sending of the primary audio stream when the sending of the best matching encoded local audio clip is complete. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110289592 | DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT WITH IRREGULAR NETWORK ACCESS - There is a performing of digital rights management (DRM), operable in an offline mode with respect to a communications network. The performing includes identifying a stored rights object associated with a stored asset. The stored rights object includes reporting duration information associated with the stored asset. The performing also includes determining, utilizing a processor, whether a transmission of an early status message is a successful communication based on an early status message determination. If a failure in communicating the early status message is determined, utilizing the stored asset. The performing may also include transmitting an early status message and/or later status message after identifying the stored rights object. There is also a performing of digital rights management (DRM) associated with a DRM system and operable in an offline mode with respect to a communications network. There are also client devices, communicating systems, computer readable mediums and protocols. | 11-24-2011 |
Thomas L. Eggerman, Rockville, MD US
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| 20090011974 | Scavenger Receptor B1 (Cla-1) Targeting for the Treatment of Infection, Sepsis and Inflammation - This invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of sepsis, inflammation or infection. In particular, the invention concerns the use of molecule(s) that target SR-BI, which is also referred to as CLA-1 (SR-BI/CLA-1), to treat sepsis, bacterial and viral infections, and inflammatory diseases. SRB I/CLA- | 01-08-2009 |
Thomas L. Elberson, Defiance, OH US
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| 20090173512 | ELECTRICAL BOX WITH HINGEDLY ATTACHED LID - An electrical box is disclosed, wherein the electrical box includes a lid hingedly attached to a back wall of the electrical box. The lid is adapted to be selectively moved between an open and a closed position, wherein the lid covers at least a portion of an opening into the interior of the electrical box when in the closed position. | 07-09-2009 |
Thomas L. Falkiner, Fort Erie CA
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| 20090277700 | GOLF CADDY VEHICLE - A golf caddy vehicle comprise a seat assembly mounted on a frame of the vehicle at an attachment location ahead of an axis of rotation of a pair of rear drive wheels via at least one spring element. A pair of rear legs of the seat assembly are pivotally coupled to the at least one spring member at a location behind the axis of rotation of the rear drive wheels, and a pair of front legs of the seat assembly are releasably attached to the frame by a pair of frictional fittings which may be formed of vibration damping material. The seat assembly pivots back to allow a golf bag to be loaded onto the vehicle frame and straddled by the seat assembly. | 11-12-2009 |
Thomas L. Fare, Sammamish, WA US
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| 20090280470 | EXTRACTION AND DIAGNOSTIC FLUID DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides devices, systems and methods for RNA isolation from biological samples containing white blood cells, such as whole blood. The devices have a device body that includes a first chamber having a first membrane that selectively binds white blood cells, a second chamber having a second membrane that reversibly binds RNA and a plurality of ports that are removably attached to a reagent pack and waste receptacle via a valving system controlled by a control unit. | 11-12-2009 |
Thomas L. Fare, Furlong, PA US
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| 20110111976 | MICRORNA BIOMARKERS OF TISSUE INJURY - One aspect of the invention generally relates to use of tissue enriched miRNAs as biomarker to estimate tissue damage in a fluid sample. In a second aspect, methods are provided for monitoring a subject who is exposed or might have been exposed to an agent that has a risk of causing tissue injury. In a third aspect, methods are provided for identifying an agent as having a risk of causing tissue injury to a vertebrate subject. In a fourth aspect, kits are provided for practicing the methods of above-listed aspects. The contents of this ABSTRACT are not intended to in anyway limit the scope of the inventions claimed herein. | 05-12-2011 |
Thomas L. Fillios, Boston, MA US
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| 20110203548 | Plunger Motor - An oilless motor wherein the device is round 11″ in diameter and 5″ long motor. The heads are at each end, which are the same. The heads are identical. There is a piston that goes back and forth inside the 11″ diameter motor. Made of the same material as the piston and embedded in the middle of the piston and perturbing 8″ both ways, the piston being in the middle. This 1″ in diameter goes through the middle of both of both heads at both ends. This rod is guided by bearings at both ends. When the piston goes up to the bottom of the cylinder head a firing or exhaust occurs, then the plunger piston goes to the opposite cylinder head. | 08-25-2011 |
Thomas L. Freeman, Beaverton, OR US
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| 20090192740 | MARK EXTENSION FOR ANALYSIS OF LONG RECORD LENGTH DATA - A method of analysis of long record length data using mark duration includes displaying together with a portion of the long record length data each mark that identifies a specified feature of interest together with the mark duration. Associated with the mark may be text identifying the feature of interest, measurement values associated with the duration of the mark, or a combination thereof. Multiple sets of marks may be generated for the long record length data, which sets may be combined to generate new marks with duration. The marks also may be filtered to further refine the marks to be displayed according to user specified criteria. In this way analysis of long record length data representing an acquired signal may be readily automated so a user may move from one interesting event to another without having to pan through the long record length data. | 07-30-2009 |
Thomas L. Gradishar, Boynton Beach, FL US
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| 20080258791 | DIRECT DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER WITH VARIABLE REFERENCE FOR IMPROVED SPURIOUS PERFORMANCE - Improvement of quantization errors that arise in a delay line with finite resolution. A direct digital synthesizer (DDS), which contains a numerically controlled oscillator (NCO) and a digital-to-phase converter (DPC), is placed in the feedback loop of a phase locked loop (PLL). The DDS is used as a fractional divider of the voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) frequency, such that the reference frequency of the DDS is made variable. Alignment of the edges provided by the DDS delay line may then be adjusted. Mismatch errors in the DDS delay line are reduced by utilizing independently tunable delay elements. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090137211 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECONFIGURABLE FREQUENCY GENERATION - A frequency generator ( | 05-28-2009 |
Thomas L. Haschen, Easton, MD US
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| 20100233315 | FERMENTATION BYPRODUCT FEED FORMULATION AND PROCESSING - Systems and methods are provided which produce an improved distillers, brewers or fermenters grain by-products, including solubles, by determining nutrients and nutrient amounts to be added to a by-product to achieve targeted nutritional values, including bypass protein and amino acid levels, of the nutritionally enhanced grain byproduct after processing. One or more crude protein and/or amino acid content nutrient sources are added to the byproduct to create a nutritionally enhanced by-product mixture. The temperature and/or moisture content of the nutritionally enhanced by-product mixture is adjusted based on an empirically derived relationship that relates RUP as a percent of crude protein to an end product temperature in a predictable and repeatable manner to produce the improved distillers, brewers or fermenters grain byproduct. The products, having enhanced nutrient values of which are predictably ascertained, are made by the disclosed systems and methods. | 09-16-2010 |
Thomas L. Hemm, Mukilteo, WA US
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| 20100296646 | INSTANT MESSAGE CONTACT MANAGEMENT IN A CONTACT CENTER - The present invention is directed to a method for servicing a transaction in a contact center. When an instant message communication associated with a transaction is suspended prematurely, special treatment may be provided to the transaction initiator. The special treatment includes: (a) maintaining the assigned service priority for the transaction for assignment to a subsequent communication; (b) scheduling a subsequent outbound instant message to an external endpoint associated with the transaction initiator; (c) assigning to the transaction initiator a favored service priority when the subsequent inbound instant message is received by the contact center; and (d) maintaining previously selected item(s) in memory and providing the item(s) to the transaction initiator in a subsequent communication. | 11-25-2010 |
Thomas L. Hiff, Strasbourg FR
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| 20090118439 | Personal care fixative - The present invention is directed to bimodal polymer compositions and personal care fixatives containing bimodal polymer compositions. The present invention includes a bimodal polymer composition having a first polymer with anionic character and a second polymer with cationic character and wherein the polymers form an interpenetrating polymer network. In one embodiment, the present invention also includes personal care fixatives (e.g., health care, hygiene or cosmetic compositions) containing the bimodal polymer composition. The present invention also includes methods for forming bimodal polymer compositions. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20110014146 | Personal Care Fixative - The present invention is directed to bimodal polymer compositions and personal care fixatives containing bimodal polymer compositions. The present invention includes a bimodal polymer composition having a first polymer with anionic character and a second polymer with cationic character and wherein the polymers form an interpenetrating polymer network. In one embodiment, the present invention also includes personal care fixatives (e.g., health care, hygiene or cosmetic compositions) containing the bimodal polymer composition. The present invention also includes methods for forming bimodal polymer compositions. | 01-20-2011 |
Thomas L. Jones, Madison, AL US
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| 20100315792 | MODULE FOR HOUSING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A module includes an outer housing comprising an additive. A first holder is disposed so as to be in integral relationship the outer housing. A second holder is disposed so as to be in integral relationship with the outer housing. A first circuit board is in removable engagement with first holder and the first circuit board adapted to being held in place by the holder without the use of a fastener. A second circuit board is in removable engagement with the second holder, the second circuit board adapted to being held in place by the holder without the use of a fastener. At least one electrical trace element is disposed so as to be in integral relationship with the outer housing. A conductive portion of the trace element provides a first electrical pathway between the first circuit board and the second circuit board. The insulator material and the additive act to provide electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding for electrical components disposed within the outer housing. | 12-16-2010 |
Thomas L. Kasmark, Virginia Beach, VA US
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| 20110320216 | Computer pointing device having medical monitoring features and system for collecting, processing, storing, and dispersing data therefrom - A computer pointing device commonly called a mouse that, in addition to functioning as a computer mouse of the prior art, combines a sphygmomanometer and a thermometer. A glucometer or other specialized measurement devices may be attached via a built-in USB or similar interface. Data (e.g., blood glucose readings) from such attached instruments may be processed along with blood pressure, temperature, pulse, etc. A general purpose computer or a dedicated computer-like appliance is connected to the mouse and receives, stores, and processes data relating to measurements made by the mouse or an attached device. Data may be transmitted from the computer to a central data facility where it may be made available to authorized medical personnel and/or institutions. | 12-29-2011 |
Thomas L. Kassouf, Port Washington, WI US
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| 20080289202 | Method and apparatus for wheel alignment - A vehicle wheel alignment method and system is provided. A three-dimensional target is attached to a vehicle wheel known to be in alignment. The three-dimensional target has multiple target elements thereon, each of which has known geometric characteristics and 3D spatial relationship with one another. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20110185584 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT - A vehicle wheel alignment method and system is provided. A three-dimensional target is attached to a vehicle wheel known to be in alignment. The three-dimensional target has multiple target elements thereon, each of which has known geometric characteristics and 3D spatial relationship with one another. | 08-04-2011 |
Thomas L. Kukar, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20110021471 | REDUCING Abeta42 LEVELS AND Abeta AGGREGATION - This document relates to methods and materials for reducing Aβ42 levels, reducing Aβ aggregation, or reducing both Aβ42 levels and Aβ aggregation. For example, this document provides methods and materials related to the use of agents (e.g., 5β-cholanic acid) to reduce Aβ42 levels and to reduce Aβ aggregation in mammals. | 01-27-2011 |
Thomas L. Marchioro, Ii, Kansas City, MO US
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| 20100205242 | FRIEND-FINDING SYSTEM - Techniques are described to exchange location information between a location-aware client device and friend devices via a server that is configured to communicate with one or more friend finding services. The server may reformat the location information for communication between the client device and the friend finding services when the location information is provided in a format that is not supported by one or more of the client device, the friend device, or the one or more friend finding services. | 08-12-2010 |
Thomas L. Marimon, Silver Lake, OH US
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| 20090272841 | Albedo-derived airship power system - A power generation system for an airship includes a solar array and an Earth array for converting solar radiation and albedo radiation, respectively, into electrical energy. The airship also carries a power distribution controller to receive the electrical energy for transfer to a power storage device and/or electrical components carried by the airship. The airship may also receive a man-made radiation source purposefully directed at the Earth array. | 11-05-2009 |
Thomas L. Menhennett, Louisville, CO US
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| 20110028295 | Apparatus for Separating a Composite Liquid Into At Least Two Components - An apparatus for separating blood into blood components using a separation vessel satellite bags mounted on a centrifuge rotor and a balancing assembly for the centrifuge to compensate for changes to the center of gravity. | 02-03-2011 |
Thomas L. Mountjoy, Wadsworth, OH US
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| 20100026493 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INVENTORY LOCATION COMPLIANCE - An inventory compliance system includes an RFID reader having an agent configured to periodically read all RF tags within its range and then send the resulting tag information to an inventory application that processes the received information (e.g., tag ID, etc.) to determine the state of inventory at that time—i.e., the number, type, and location of each of the tags. In this way, through automatic updating via mobile and stationary RFID readers, an organization is able to monitor inventory without manual intervention, thereby reducing cost and time associated with conventional inventory compliance methods. | 02-04-2010 |
Thomas L. Mydlack, Rochester, MA US
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| 20090031904 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC INDEXING OF A GOLF BALL - The present invention is directed to a magnetic indexing device that can be connected to a conveyor, the device firmly holding a golf ball in a particular orientation for the purposes of printing of indicia and logo on the ball when device and ball move along the conveyor. The device includes a stationary base portion and a rotating cup portion which are magnetically coupled to each other. Each portion has recesses for housing magnets to create a magnetic field of attraction which firmly locks the two portions together. When rotation of the cup portion to the base portion is required, the rotation is substantially friction-free because of a thrust bearing ring set in the base portion. The cup portion is caused to rotate 45° or 90° upon being biasly urged by station locks located on the conveyor. The cup portion has an open bridge section wherein cam surfaces of the station locks can engage and cause the cup portion to rotate, which is necessary for each new procedure, whether it be inspection of the ball, pad printing of indicia and logo, or curing the printed ink with ultraviolet light. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100059902 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR BUFFING GOLF BALLS - A method and apparatus for automatically removing flash along the parting line of a golf ball, especially when the parting line is wavy or corrugated. The apparatus is also effective for removing flash from golf balls that are not completely spherical, or golf balls that are void of tabs or annular ring which are commonly used for alignment. The method removes flash from a golf ball by using a mapping device comprising either a vision orientation system or a laser means incorporating comprises high resolution CCD displacement sensors on a servo controlled vertical axis to properly place the ball in position wherein a cutter and buffer are maneuvered along a mapped contour of the flash that is captured by the coordinated motion logic of a computer. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100090370 | METHOD FOR MOLDING GOLF BALL COVER OVER SOFT CORE - A method for compression molding a thin cover layer over a large or soft core golf ball, wherein the process includes mold press speed of closure, pressure within the mold cavities, temperature of materials being molded, and the movement of the compression press is controlled by as the mold position rather than any fixed amounts of time. A Ram press is moved in a very controlled fashion during the low pressure stage by a servo controller, and is governed by data fed to a control computer by a linear potentiometer, which allows for a very deliberate movement, especially over the last 0.4 inches of closing. A pressure transducer and thermocouples determine the flow point of the cover layer. Once the cover material starts to flow, the Ram press is triggered into a high pressure close wherein the cover layer is formed and then finally cooled. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100151971 | METHOD FOR PAINTING GOLF BALLS - The present invention relates to a method for painting dimpled golf balls that are moving along an endless conveyor. The method employs paint guns operating at a relatively low atomizing air pressure, and make contact with the golf ball surface at an angle between about 5° to 60°. The paint guns are continually in the on position and the paint neither coagulates in the gun nozzle nor forms puddles in the dimple cavities. The number of golf ball painted per gallon of paint is dramatically increased as is the number of ball painted per time period. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110109010 | METHOD OF CASTING URETHANE FOR A GOLF BALL COVER - The present invention is directed relates to a method of applying a thin thermoset or thermoplastic cover over a golf ball subassembly by simultaneously dispensing polyurethane into multiple molds while using multiple mixers from multiple polyurethane sources. The method employs a continuous conveyor system wherein pre-heated first (top) and second (bottom) mold halves are pre-heated and pre-sorted prior to a polyurethane material being deposited in each mold half, preferably, each mold half comprises four cavities. A rotary table maneuvers the mold halves into position to receive a shot of polyurethane in each cavity. The polyurethane is dispensed from two separate mixers, each mixer having a pair of dispensing nozzles capable of shuttling back and forth between the cavities. To maintain process integrity, it is imperative that polyurethane dispensed into a particular top mold half and the polyurethane dispensed into the corresponding mated bottom mold half be from the same polyurethane mixer. The method of the invention provides a mechanism to maintain that the shot of polyurethane in each mold half is dispensed from the same mixer. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110187013 | METHOD FOR MOLDING GOLF BALL COVER OVER SOFT CORE - A method for compression molding a thin cover layer over a large or soft core golf ball, wherein the process includes mold press speed of closure, pressure within the mold cavities, temperature of materials being molded, and the movement of the compression press is controlled by as the mold position rather than any fixed amounts of time. A Ram press is moved in a very controlled fashion during the low pressure stage by a servo controller, and is governed by data fed to a control computer by a linear potentiometer, which allows for a very deliberate movement, especially over the last 0.4 inches of closing. A pressure transducer and thermocouples determine the flow point of the cover layer. Once the cover material starts to flow, the Ram press is triggered into a high pressure close wherein the cover layer is formed and then finally cooled. | 08-04-2011 |
Thomas L. Nahrwold, Swanton, OH US
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| 20080227581 | Axle housing with differential bearing support - An axle assembly for a motor vehicle comprises an axle housing having a central axis and first and second openings formed through the axle housing opposite to each other, a carrier with a differential bearing support supporting a differential thereon for rotation about the central axis, and an abutment member attached to the axle housing adjacent to the first opening to extend substantially in a direction of the central axis. The carrier is fastened to the axle housing adjacent to the second opening therein. The abutment member engages the differential bearing support and absorbs a gear separating force imparted in operation by the differential and transmitted to the differential bearing support. Thus, the abutment member restrains deflection of the differential bearing support relative to the axle housing resulting from the gear separating force. | 09-18-2008 |
Thomas L. Overson, Fayetteville, GA US
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| 20090270264 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DECONVOLUTION OF MIXED DNA PROFILES USING A PROPORTIONATELY SHARED ALLELE APPROACH - A total forensic DNA casework management system and method for the deconvolution of mixed DNA samples using a novel, 3-rule algorithm to determine the proportional allele sharing of the sample's contributors. The process is fully document, can assess and process DNA anomalies and artifacts, and transforms raw STR data to produce final DNA profile types, peak height ratios, proportions, fitting criteria and associated graphs. | 10-29-2009 |
Thomas L. Palecki, Cornville, AZ US
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| 20100064459 | SCRUBBING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method that efficiently scrubs and massages a surface without the need for a washcloth and effectively inhibits growth of mold and bacteria. The apparatus is designed to fit within a human hand to facilitate ease in use. The material that the apparatus is made from can be quick drying and antibacterial. The apparatus can be used on both humans and animals for grooming. | 03-18-2010 |
Thomas L. Pottberg, Grants Pass, OR US
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| 20110317162 | NEPHELOMETER WITH CONCENTRATION-MODULATED SAMPLE FLOW - A nephelometer for detecting the concentration of particulates in a sample aerosol is provided with a branched flow path with a sample aerosol input, a clean gas input and an output leading to an optical sensor unit. At least one of the inputs has periodic variable flow so that a concentration-modulated gas stream is supplied to the optical sensor unit. The detector output of the sensor unit is processed in synchrony with the concentration modulation to filter out DC components, such as 1/f noise and parasitic instrument noise. | 12-29-2011 |
Thomas L. Raredon, Florence, MA US
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| 20090081922 | Play Apparatus With Integrated Sound Producing Mechanism - A sound producing play apparatus includes a support structure, an air compression system, a movable member, and a sound generating mechanism. In operation the air compression system harnesses energy from a user's movement of the movable member to create a forced supply of wind. The wind is then passed through a series of tubes and air reservoirs to a sound producing mechanism to create the desired sound. The air compression system includes an air compressor that is positioned inside a portion of the support structure to protect the air compressor from damage. | 03-26-2009 |
Thomas L. Richards, Ii, Chicago, IL US
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| 20080288294 | PUBLISHER GATEWAY SYSTEMS FOR COLLABORATIVE DATA EXCHANGE, COLLECTION, MONITORING AND/OR ALERTING - A Publisher source of healthcare data is configured to communicate with an Internet-based data sharing system, the Publisher comprising a Publisher Gateway configured to electronically receive patient data from a plurality of data input sources, automatically correlate data from the plurality of input sources associated with respective patients into respective electronic patient data records having electronically searchable data fields, and electronically store the patient data records in a Publisher database. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080288466 | USER SELECTABLE DATA ATTRIBUTES FOR AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC SEARCH, IDENTIFICATION AND PUBLICATION OF RELEVANT DATA FROM ELECTRONIC DATA RECORDS AT MULTIPLE DATA SOURCES - Systems, methods and computer program products that allow Subscribers to electronically obtain data of interest from participating Publishers using a computer network which employ an Administrative Server configured to allow Subscribers to electronically define, select and/or request an electronic topic data request with data elements of interest from a plurality of Publishers having non-public respective electronic repositories of source data using a web portal and a computer network. | 11-20-2008 |
Thomas L. Ritzdorf, Bigfork, MT US
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| 20080217165 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSING OF MICROELECTRONIC WORKPIECES - An apparatus and method for electrochemical processing of microelectronic workpieces in a reaction vessel. In one embodiment, the reaction vessel includes: an outer container having an outer wall; a distributor coupled to the outer container, the distributor having a first outlet configured to introduce a primary flow into the outer container and at least one second outlet configured to introduce a secondary flow into the outer container separate from the primary flow; a primary flow guide in the outer container coupled to the distributor to receive the primary flow from the first outlet and direct it to a workpiece processing site; a dielectric field shaping unit in the outer container coupled to the distributor to receive the secondary flow from the second outlet, the field shaping unit being configured to contain the secondary flow separate from the primary flow through at least a portion of the outer container, and the field shaping unit having at least one electrode compartment through which the secondary flow can pass while the secondary flow is separate from the primary flow; an electrode in the electrode compartment; and an interface member carried by the field shaping unit downstream from the electrode, the interface member being in fluid communication with the secondary flow in the electrode compartment, and the interface member being configured to prevent selected matter of the secondary flow from passing to the primary flow. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080217166 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSSING OF MICROELECTRONIC WORKPIECES - An apparatus and method for electrochemical processing of microelectronic workpieces in a reaction vessel. In one embodiment, the reaction vessel includes: an outer container having an outer wall; a distributor coupled to the outer container, the distributor having a first outlet configured to introduce a primary flow into the outer container and at least one second outlet configured to introduce a secondary flow into the outer container separate from the primary flow; a primary flow guide in the outer container coupled to the distributor to receive the primary flow from the first outlet and direct it to a workpiece processing site; a dielectric field shaping unit in the outer container coupled to the distributor to receive the secondary flow from the second outlet, the field shaping unit being configured to contain the secondary flow separate from the primary flow through at least a portion of the outer container, and the field shaping unit having at least one electrode compartment through which the secondary flow can pass while the secondary flow is separate from the primary flow; an electrode in the electrode compartment; and an interface member carried by the field shaping unit downstream from the electrode, the interface member being in fluid communication with the secondary flow in the electrode compartment, and the interface member being configured to prevent selected matter of the secondary flow from passing to the primary flow. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080217167 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSING OF MICROELECTRONIC WORKPIECES - An apparatus and method for electrochemical processing of microelectronic workpieces in a reaction vessel. In one embodiment, the reaction vessel includes: an outer container having an outer wall; a distributor coupled to the outer container, the distributor having a first outlet configured to introduce a primary flow into the outer container and at least one second outlet configured to introduce a secondary flow into the outer container separate from the primary flow; a primary flow guide in the outer container coupled to the distributor to receive the primary flow from the first outlet and direct it to a workpiece processing site; a dielectric field shaping unit in the outer container coupled to the distributor to receive the secondary flow from the second outlet, the field shaping unit being configured to contain the secondary flow separate from the primary flow through at least a portion of the outer container, and the field shaping unit having at least one electrode compartment through which the secondary flow can pass while the secondary flow is separate from the primary flow; an electrode in the electrode compartment; and an interface member carried by the field shaping unit downstream from the electrode, the interface member being in fluid communication with the secondary flow in the electrode compartment, and the interface member being configured to prevent selected matter of the secondary flow from passing to the primary flow. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20100116671 | Apparatus and method for electrochemically depositing metal on a semiconductor workpiece - A process for metallization of a workpiece, such as a semiconductor workpiece. In an embodiment, an alkaline electrolytic copper bath is used to electroplate copper onto a seed layer, electroplate copper directly onto a barrier layer material, or enhance an ultra-thin copper seed layer which has been deposited on the barrier layer using a deposition process such as PVD. The resulting copper layer provides an excellent conformal copper coating that fills trenches, vias, and other microstructures in the workpiece. When used for seed layer enhancement, the resulting copper seed layer provide an excellent conformal copper coating that allows the microstructures to be filled with a copper layer having good uniformity using electrochemical deposition techniques. Further, copper layers that are electroplated in the disclosed manner exhibit low sheet resistance and are readily annealed at low temperatures. | 05-13-2010 |
Thomas L. Runels, Battle Creek, MI US
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| 20120031716 | VARIABLE POSITION ANCHOR ASSEMBLY FOR ADJUSTING BRAKE SHOES IN A DRUM BRAKE - An anchor assembly is provided that permits adjustment of the brake shoes in a drum brake to account for wear. The assembly includes first and second adjuster shafts each having a plurality of threads and first and second pilot connectors. The pilot connectors each have a plurality of threads in engagement with the threads of a corresponding adjuster shaft. The pilot connectors each engage one end of a corresponding brake shoe. Rotation of each adjuster shaft causes longitudinal movement of a corresponding pilot connector in engagement with a corresponding brake shoe along an axis to adjust a position of the brake shoe. | 02-09-2012 |
Thomas L. Sapia, Ojai, CA US
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| 20080227608 | Collapsible hoop - A foldable hoop has an outer tube; and one or more swivel mechanisms connecting ends of the outer tube to form the hoop. The swivel mechanism is formed from two pieces of tubing held together at ends thereof, said two pieces of tubing being rotatable with respect to each other. The tubes forming the swivel mechanism may be solid plastic or hollow tubing, and they are connected to the outer tube using, e.g., rivets, screws, staples. | 09-18-2008 |
Thomas L. Sbabo, Hamden, CT US
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| 20090084891 | DE-ROTATION SYSTEM SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A SHAFT FAIRING SYSTEM - A de-rotation system includes a first ring gear defined about an axis of rotation, a second ring gear defined about the axis of rotation and a gear set in meshing engagement with the first ring gear and the second ring gear to control a position of a housing about the axis of rotation. | 04-02-2009 |
Thomas L. Scanzillo, Monroe, CT US
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| 20090218128 | Metallic floor box with non-metalic riser and flange - An in-floor electrical floor-box assembly includes a rectangular or nearly square metallic housing and a non-metallic riser with integral flange assembly having a rectangular flange that mates with the rectangular housing and an integral cylindrical riser for providing access to the electrical components through a round cover and finish flange. A low-voltage divider assembly separates cables carrying different voltages within the riser to reduce interference between the cables and any one of a variety of sub-plates having different configurations for accommodating a variety of multi-service or single service electrical functionality can be incorporated with the box. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20110017485 | Metallic floor box with non-metallic riser and flange - An in-floor electrical floor-box assembly includes a rectangular or nearly square metallic housing and a non-metallic riser with integral flange assembly having a rectangular flange that mates with the rectangular housing and an integral cylindrical riser for providing access to the electrical components through a round cover and finish flange. A low-voltage divider assembly separates cables carrying different voltages within the riser to reduce interference between the cables and any one of a variety of sub-plates having different configurations for accommodating a variety of multi-service or single service electrical functionality can be incorporated with the box. | 01-27-2011 |
Thomas L. Schuchart, Oviedo, FL US
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| 20100299913 | ROTOR POLE CROSSOVER CONNECTION - A rotor pole crossover connection joint for use in a rotating electrical machine is disclosed. The connection joint integrally couples a bottom rotor coil strap to a rotor pole crossover connector with a single piece connector that reduces, distributes or otherwise tolerates stress concentrations in the connector. A corresponding method of forming a rotor pole crossover connection and a rotor assembly including a rotor pole crossover connection joint are also disclosed | 12-02-2010 |
Thomas L. Smith, Winston-Salem, NC US
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| 20100185121 | Small-Scale Pressure Sensors - The present invention provides a method of sensing pressure in a region of interest by providing a plurality of metallic particles operatively associated with one another in the region of interest (for example, wherein the metallic particles sustain a plasmon upon excitation), and with the metallic particles configured or positioned in relationship to one another so that a physical property of the particles (for example, the energy of the plasmon) varies in response to pressure; measuring the physical property of the metallic particles that varies in response to pressure; and then determining the pressure in the region of interest from the detected physical property (e.g., resistance, energy of the plasmon). Compositions, articles and formulations for carrying out the method in industrial and biomedical applications are also described. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110217285 | KERATIN BIOMATERIALS FOR TREATMENT OF ISCHEMIA - Provided herein are keratin compositions useful for treating ischemia and/or reperfusion injury, such as that associated with myocardial infarct, ischemic stroke, brain trauma such as traumatic brain injury, hypothermia, chronic wounds, and burns. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110217356 | CONTROLLED DELIVERY SYSTEM - Provided herein are keratin compositions (e.g., keratin gels, scaffolds, particulates, and the like) including a compound of interest, useful for release and/or delivery of the compound of interest (e.g., in vivo or in vitro). In some embodiments, the composition is a composition formulated for controlled release of the compound of interest. | 09-08-2011 |
Thomas L. Soldat, Medina, OH US
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| 20100038191 | MODULAR ACTUATOR FOR WIND TURBINE BRAKE - A brake comprising a caliper assembly; brake linings associated with the caliper assembly; and one of an electromechanical actuator module or a hydraulic actuator module. The body of the caliper assembly has a mounting wherein the module(s) can be removably mounted to the caliper without requiring modification to the caliper assembly. The mounting enables the actuator modules to be quickly changed out with a new actuator in the case of repair or maintenance; as well as facilitates initial assembly and upgrades to the brake. | 02-18-2010 |
Thomas L. Taatjes, Eden Prairie, MN US
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| 20080317894 | Extrusion tip cleaning assembly - A tip cleaning assembly for use with an extrusion head of an extrusion-based layered deposition system, the tip cleaning assembly comprising a support component, a purge ledge assembly mounted on the support component, at least one set block mounted on the support component adjacent the purge ledge assembly, and at least one contact head removably mounted on the first set block, where the at least one contact head is configured to engage at least one extrusion tip of the extrusion head. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20100096485 | FILAMENT GUIDE MECHANISM FOR FILAMENT SPOOL CONTAINER - A container comprising a housing that is configured to rotatably mount a filament supply spool, and a filament guide mechanism mountable within a channel of the housing, where the filament guide mechanism comprises a filament pathway configured to guide the filament from the filament supply spool rotatably mounted in the interior chamber, and a sensor configured to detect the presence of the filament through at least a portion of the filament pathway. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100096489 | FILAMENT SPOOL - A filament spool for use in a filament spool container, where the filament spool comprises a first rim and a second rim offset by an axial shaft, and a series of grooves extending along a first portion of the first rim and configured to receive a filament of a material while the filament is wound around the axial shaft in a first rotational direction. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20110174915 | FILAMENT SPOOL AND FILAMENT SPOOL CONTAINER, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A filament spool for use in a filament spool container, where the filament spool comprises a first rim and a second rim offset by an axial shaft, and a series of grooves extending along a first portion of the first rim and configured to receive a filament of a material while the filament is wound around the axial shaft in a first rotational direction. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110180652 | FILAMENT CONTAINER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A container comprising a housing that is configured to rotatably mount a filament supply spool, and a filament guide mechanism mountable within a channel of the housing, where the filament guide mechanism comprises a filament pathway configured to guide the filament from the filament supply spool rotatably mounted in the interior chamber, and a sensor configured to detect the presence of the filament through at least a portion of the filament pathway. | 07-28-2011 |
Thomas L. Taylor, Yorba Linda, CA US
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| 20110073774 | Station For Disinfecting Publicly-Used Equipment - A device for disinfecting publicly-used equipment includes a plurality of reflective units disposed along the interior of each wall of the device. Each of the reflective units can include a reflective back section and at least three reflective sections disposed about the reflective back section. UV lamps can be disposed to extend along the walls, and at partially disposed adjacent to a one or more reflective back sections of the reflective units. The UV lamps together with the reflective units collectively direct sufficient UV light on the equipment such that the equipment can be disinfected. The walls and ceiling of the device define a tunnel into which the equipment to be disinfected is inserted. Optionally, the device can include a door to prevent children and others from entering the tunnel while the UV lamps are illuminated. | 03-31-2011 |
Thomas L. Tully, Jr., Oxford, CT US
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| 20100270421 | LOCKNUT ASSEMBLY FOR A COAXIAL SHAFT - A locknut which defines a multiple of inner apertures about an inner diameter and a multiple of outer apertures about an outer diameter. | 10-28-2010 |
Thomas L. Vanzeeland, Cary, NC US
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| 20100018911 | Water Distribution Manifold Assembly - The teachings presented herein provide a water distribution manifold assembly for distribution of water for mixed indoor and outdoor usage. The assembly finds direct application in water reclamation and conservation in that it allows for the use of runoff and gray water. The assembly integrates in-line filtration in a convenient, readily accessible way. In one or more embodiments, the assembly includes: a supply inlet and an associated check valve and pressure release valve; a filter unit connected to a second check valve; a pressure gauge; one or more outlets, each of which may be connected to a check valve; and a manifold or connecting pipe that interconnects the inlet, filter unit, and one or more outlets. The assembly also may include a controller, which in one or more embodiments provides control, monitoring, and communications for the assembly and/or associated water distribution systems. | 01-28-2010 |
Thomas L. Weyer, Jr., Mckinney, TX US
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| 20110108146 | Flow Restricted Seat Ring for Pressure Regulators - A control device includes a valve body, a seat ring, and an actuator. The valve body defines a flow-path for a fluid. The seat ring is disposed within the flow-path. The actuator is coupled to the valve body and includes a control member. The control member is adapted for displacement relative to the seat ring for regulating a flow of the fluid through the flow-path. The control member includes a sealing disk adapted to sealingly engage the seat ring and close the flow-path. The seat ring includes a plurality of orifices disposed within the flow-path such that the seat ring prevents at least a portion of the flow of the fluid from substantially perpendicularly impacting the sealing disk. | 05-12-2011 |