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Timothy A. Abke, Zanesfield, OH US
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| 20080222903 | Apparatus and methods for determining alignment of vehicle-mounted wheel - An apparatus for determining alignment of a wheel mounted to a vehicle includes a plate, a housing and a light source. The plate has a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer perimeter. The bottom surface is substantially planar and the outer perimeter includes an engagement portion. The plate is configured such that it may be positioned at least partially within a wheel rim, with the engagement portion and the bottom surface contacting interior circumferential and interior annular surfaces of the wheel rim, respectively, and with the bottom surface substantially perpendicular to the wheel rotational axis. The housing is attached to the top surface of the plate and defines a chamber. The light source is supported at least partially within the chamber and is configured to project light away from the housing. Methods are also provided for manufacturing a vehicle and for inspecting a wheel mounted upon a vehicle. | 09-18-2008 |
Timothy A. Andrzejak, Missouri City, TX US
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| 20100162911 | MINIATURE SHAPED CHARGE FOR INITIATOR SYSTEM - An initiator device, comprising an explosive foil initiator; an initiator shaped charge that is activated by the explosive foil initiator; the initiator shaped charge comprising an outer casing having an opening therein defining a volume, an explosive located inside the opening, the explosive defining a concave cavity therein; a metal liner lining the concave cavity; and a detonation cord that is activated by the initiator shaped charge. | 07-01-2010 |
Timothy A. Anglea, Windermere, FL US
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| 20090104312 | NEUTRALIZED JUICE-BASED BEVERAGES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The present disclosure is directed to a neutralized juice base comprising at least one acidic juice neutralized with at least one alkaline additive, wherein the neutralized juice base has a pH ranging from about 5.0 to about 6.1. The present disclosure is also directed to a beverage composition comprising at least one neutralized juice base and at least one beverage component, wherein the beverage composition is a low-acid composition. The present disclosure is further directed to methods of making the neutralized juice base and methods of making the beverage compositions. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100159100 | FLAVONOID-RICH CITRUS EXTRACT AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - Flavonoid citrus extract and compositions thereof are provided, wherein the flavonoid citrus extract is derived from the by-product of a citrus extraction process. The flavonoid citrus extract and compositions are especially beneficial as a source for providing important phytochemicals, like flavonoids, which are biologically active in humans. In a particular application, the citrus extract is an orange juice product, which can be added to citrus based beverages, non-citrus based beverages or used as a stand alone juice. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159115 | FLAVONOID-RICH CITRUS EXTRACT PROCESS - Extraction of flavonoid citrus extract from the by-product of a juice extraction process, to provide a flavonoid-rich citrus extract is disclosed. The extraction process reduces the level of limonin and/or bitterants in the by-product extract without affecting the level of naturally occurring flavonoids, which may be added to citrus-base or non-citrus-based beverages, or used as a stand-alone juice. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110081455 | NEUTRALIZED JUICE-BASED BEVERAGES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The present disclosure is directed to a neutralized juice base comprising at least one acidic juice neutralized with at least one alkaline additive, wherein the neutralized juice base has a pH ranging from about 5.0 to about 6.1. The present disclosure is also directed to a beverage composition comprising at least one neutralized juice base and at least one beverage component, wherein the beverage composition is a low-acid composition. The present disclosure is further directed to methods of making the neutralized juice base and methods of making the beverage compositions. | 04-07-2011 |
Timothy A. Ascheman, Elk River, MN US
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| 20110154881 | CALIBRATION CARD FOR PHOTOLUMINESCENT OXYGEN SENSORS WITH ZERO POINT MAINTAINED WITH A METAL-AIR BATTERY - A calibration card and method of using the card to calibrate an analytical instrument capable of reading a photoluminescent oxygen probe. The card includes at least (a) a first mass of an oxygen sensitive photoluminescent dye retained within a hermetically sealed space so as to isolate the dye from environmental oxygen, and in fluid communication with an activated metal-air battery whereby any oxygen permeating into the hermetically sealed space is quickly consumed by the battery, and (b) a second mass of an oxygen sensitive photoluminescent dye in fluid communication with the environment whereby the second mass of photoluminescent dye is exposed to an environmental concentration of oxygen. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110223678 | CALIBRATION SYSTEM AND TECHNIQUE FOR PHOTOLUMINESCENT OXYGEN SENSORS WITH ZERO POINT MAINTAINED WITH A METAL-AIR BATTERY - A calibration device and method of using the device to calibrate an analytical instrument capable of reading a photoluminescent oxygen probe. The device includes at least (a) a first mass of an oxygen sensitive photoluminescent dye retained within a hermetically sealed space so as to isolate the dye from environmental oxygen, and in fluid communication with an activated metal-air battery whereby any oxygen permeating into the hermetically sealed space is quickly consumed by the battery, and (b) a second mass of an oxygen sensitive photoluminescent dye in fluid communication with an environmental concentration of oxygen. | 09-15-2011 |
Timothy A. Axness, Collegeville, PA US
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| 20080268800 | HYBRID PARALLEL/SERIAL BUS INTERFACE - A hybrid serial/parallel bus interface has a data block demultiplexing device. The data block demultiplexing device has an input configured to receive a data block and demultiplexes the data block into a plurality of nibbles. For each nibble, a parallel to serial converter converts the nibble into serial data. A line transfers each nibble's serial data. A serial to parallel converter converts each nibble's serial data to recover that nibble. A data block reconstruction device combines the recovered nibbles into the data block. The data block is employed by a gain controller. Each nibble has at least two start bits whose states collectively represent both a function and/or destination. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090047914 | MULTI-MODE RADIO WITH INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION CIRCUIT - A multi-mode wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) includes at least one antenna, first and second communication mode receivers and a first communication mode transmitter. The first and second receivers simultaneously receive signals from the antenna. The first transmitter generates and sends a first type of signal to the antenna while, at the same time, the second receiver receives a second type of signal from the antenna. In a preferred embodiment, the WTRU further includes a vector multiplier configured to reduce or eliminate interference of signals received by the second receiver, the interference being caused by the first transmitter. The vector multiplier adjusts the phase and amplitude of noise (i.e., spurious in-band noise) measured by the second receiver. The WTRU may further include a second communication mode transmitter configured to generate and send a second type of signal to the antenna. | 02-19-2009 |
Timothy A. Bearint, Mokena, IL US
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| 20090139776 | Scale - The scale may include a base supportable on a surface, a measuring mechanism supported by the base and operable to measure a characteristic of an object, the measuring mechanism including a measuring platform on which the object is supportable, and an indicator supported by the housing, the indicator being operable to provide feedback to a user relating to a measured characteristic of the object. In some aspects, the scale may include a housing supported by the base, the housing cooperating with the base to cover at least a portion of the measuring mechanism, and a connecting assembly operable to removably connect the housing to the base. In some aspects, the scale may include a resistance device coupled to at least one of the indicator and the measuring mechanism and operable to resist oscillation of the indicator at least one of during a measurement and after a measurement. In some aspects, the scale may include a cylinder supported by the housing, and a piston connected to the platform for movement with the platform, the piston engaging the cylinder to provide a piston and cylinder assembly, the assembly being operable to resist movement of the platform at least one of during a measurement and after a measurement. | 06-04-2009 |
Timothy A. Bekkedahl, Loveland, CO US
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| 20110039178 | Fuel cell having a hydrophilic substrate layer - A fuel cell power plant ( | 02-17-2011 |
Timothy A. Bindon, Fennville, MI US
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| 20100090494 | VISOR - A visor is mounted to a vehicle such that it pivots from a pocket in a vehicle headliner adjacent the windshield downwardly away from the windshield from the stored position to a use position. A mounting bracket coupled to the visor and mounting clip coupled to the vehicle cooperate to hold the visor in a stored position and allow its pivoting to a lowered use position and movement in connection with a pivot rod assembly on the opposite end of the visor to a side window position. The pivot rod assembly includes a cam mechanism for lowering the visor as it pivots from the front window position to the side window position. A push-push spring-loaded pivoted extender panel can be deployed from an edge of the visor to increase sun blocking. | 04-15-2010 |
Timothy A. Brademeyer, Shelby Twp., MI US
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| 20100052390 | VEHICLE SEATING SYSTEM - A vehicle seating system including a seat back, a seat bottom, a track arrangement, a first carriage, and a second carriage is for use within a vehicle. The seat bottom is coupled to the seat back. The track arrangement is configured to be coupled to the vehicle. The first carriage is coupled to the seat bottom and is moveable within the track arrangement. The second carriage is coupled to the seat back and is moveable within the track arrangement. The second carriage and the first carriage are releasably coupled to one another so the second carriage is moveable relative to the first carriage when the coupling of the first carriage and the second carriage is released. The position of the second carriage relative to the first carriage is substantially fixed when the coupling of the first carriage and the second carriage is locked. | 03-04-2010 |
Timothy A. Brandtner, Ettrick, WI US
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| 20080309134 | INTEGRATED BASE ASSEMBLY - A sofa includes a furniture base assembly that is easily assembled without the need of a jig or fixture, provides for a reduced number of component parts, and provides for aesthetically pleasing base assembly joints. In one embodiment, the front rail member and the back rail member are integrally formed with the corner block members, side rails are connected thus forming an integrated rail member and thereby dispensing with a base joint exposed on the front of the furniture product. The base is affixed to the sofa frame and upholstery is attached to the frame for providing a finished sofa with a showood base. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080309145 | FURNITURE WITH DECORATIVE FASTENERS - A method of assembling an upholstered furniture piece comprising decorative fasteners comprising providing an underlayment material layer, a foam material layer and a covering material layer. The foam material layer is positioned between the underlayment material layer and the covering material layer. The covering material layer extends beyond the underlayment material layer and the foam material layer. Fasteners are used to fasten the underlayment material layer, the foam material layer and the covering material layer together forming a layered component. A template may be used to guide positioning of the fasteners. The fasteners are decorative fasteners. Excess covering material that extends beyond the fasteners is stretched around the edges of the layered component and is affixed to a bottom surface of the layered component, thereby forming a layered assembly. The layered assembly is affixed to an upholstered furniture piece. | 12-18-2008 |
Timothy A. Brungart, State College, PA US
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| 20100059055 | Gas delivery system including a flow generator having an isolated blower assembly for noise reduction - A gas delivery system that includes a housing and a flow generator that includes a blower assembly and an isolation assembly for coupling the flow generator to the housing. The isolation assembly includes at least one elastomeric isolation member having first and second portions, and the blower assembly is coupled to the isolation assembly through the at least one elastomeric isolation member. The first portion is able to shear in a first direction and the second portion is able to shear in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction to permit the blower assembly to move relative to the housing in three dimensions. Also, a gas delivery system that includes a housing and a flow generator provided within the housing, wherein the gas delivery system generates no more than about 30 or 35 dB(A) of noise regardless of the physical orientation of the housing. | 03-11-2010 |
Timothy A. Bynon, Santa Ana, CA US
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| 20090094888 | Agricultural growth control apparatus and method - A device for controlling growth patterns of lower limbs of a tree or shrub is formed from a sheet of a flexible material having first and second edges such that deforming the sheet to place the first and second edges in contact produces a hollow, tapered device. The device has a first end opening and a second end opening that is larger than the first end opening. The sheet preferably has a plurality of elongate passages near the first end opening arranged to define a plurality of tapered end portions. A fastening device may be used for connecting portions of the first and second edges together such that the agricultural growth control device may be assembled around a tree trunk adjacent the lower limbs of the tree. A tying device fastened around the tapered end portions secures the agricultural growth control device to the tree. | 04-16-2009 |
Timothy A. Chuter, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090024137 | Prosthesis Delivery and Deployment Device - A device for delivering and deploying a prosthesis is described and comprises an elongate sheath having a sheath lumen and a delivery catheter slidably disposed within the sheath lumen. A deployment assist mechanism may be coupled to the delivery catheter and the sheath and configured to apply a retraction force to the delivery catheter and the sheath. Additional devices, systems, and methods of delivering and deploying a prosthesis are described. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20100249899 | PARARENAL STENT GRAFT - A stent graft for endovascular introduction into the pararenal region of the descending aorta. The stent graft has an elongate tubular body ( | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110172762 | SIDE BRANCH STENT GRAFT CONSTRUCTION - A stent graft ( | 07-14-2011 |
Timothy A. Clutterbuck, Jacksonville, FL US
Timothy A. Clutterbuckl, Jacksonville, FL US
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| 20100053548 | Toric Contact Lenses - The invention provides a toric lens having back surface toric correction that does not result in increased corneal staining. More specifically, the back surface toric optic zone of the lens of the invention is equal to or greater than about 50% of the entire back surface area. | 03-04-2010 |
Timothy A. Depottey, Flint, MI US
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| 20100253055 | INFLATABLE AIRBAG CUSHION ASSEMBLIES WITH MODIFIED THROAT PORTIONS - During the manufacture of an inflatable airbag cushion, an inflator may be inserted into, and coupled to, a throat portion of the inflatable airbag cushion. This process may be achieved more quickly and with higher reproducibility of the placement of the inflator within the throat portion by forming an assembly aid in the throat portion of the cushion. The assembly aid functions to assist in the separation of the two panels of material from which the throat portion is manufactured. The separation can be achieved by forming one or more pleats, tabs, or loops in the throat portion near an inflator insert aperture. A throat liner may optionally be used within an airbag throat portion, in which case the assembly aid may also be formed in the throat liner. | 10-07-2010 |
Timothy A. Deppen, Sanford, FL US
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| 20100075815 | Pike pole exercise apparatus - A pike pole exercise apparatus is provided for firemen to train and condition themselves for using a pike pole hook. A base has an elongated post attached thereto which extends generally vertically therefrom. An elongated hollow slide member is slidably mounted on the elongated post for sliding thereon and has a weight attached thereto so that a fireman can grip the slide member and slide it up and down on the elongated pole to exercise and train for using a pike pole hook. | 03-25-2010 |
Timothy A. Dhuyvetter, Arnold, CA US
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| 20080294918 | POWER SIGNAL MERGING FOR NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICES - Embodiments disclosed herein describe a network interface device including a first powered device controller coupled to first and second power supply lines. A second powered device controller coupled to third and fourth input power supply lines. A dc-dc converter coupled to receive a single signal representing a sum of power signals output by the first and second powered device controllers. | 11-27-2008 |
Timothy A. Dipenti, Russell, PA US
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| 20080219015 | Vehicle Mini Lamp Retrofit Attachment Assembly - A retrofit vehicle mini lamp assembly for attaching a mini lamp to an existing opening in a vehicle surface includes a housing having a body with an interior portion and a lens portion covering a top end of the interior portion. The lamp assembly also includes circuitry disposed within the interior portion of the housing and at least one light source being electrically connected to the circuitry. An attachment member is also provided. The attachment member includes an aperture therein adapted to receive the housing, a rim adapted to abut the vehicle surface around the existing opening, and a spacer portion extending laterally from the aperture to the rim. The spacer portion includes an outer surface, wherein the lens portion of the housing is substantially continuous with the outer surface of the spacer portion. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080247187 | Vehicle Mini Lamp Mounting Assembly - A vehicle mini lamp assembly for attaching a mini lamp to a mounting surface includes a housing having a body with an interior portion and a lens portion covering a top end of the interior portion. The lamp assembly also includes circuitry disposed within the interior portion of the housing and at least one light source being electrically connected to the circuitry. A mounting device is also provided. The mounting device includes first and second sides and an aperture therein adapted to receive the body of the housing, a bottom adapted to abut the mounting surface, a top surface adapted to be substantially flush with the lens portion when the housing is positioned within the aperture. The mounting device further includes at least one rail for protecting the lens portion from damage. | 10-09-2008 |
Timothy A. Dipenti, Russel, PA US
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| 20100220491 | Vehicle Mini Lamp - A low profile vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing having a top end, body with an interior portion and a lens portion covering the top end. The housing is adapted to fit within an opening in a surface such that the lens portion is substantially flush with the surface and the body is positioned behind the surface. In addition, circuitry is disposed within the interior portion of the housing and at least one light source is electrically connected to the circuitry. | 09-02-2010 |
Timothy A. Ellecbracht, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20100043321 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FINISHING A PENETRATION IN A CONCRETE STRUCTURE DURING CONSTRUCTION - Jamb connectors for finishing a penetration in concrete or masonry construction, the jamb connectors coupling a first jamb with a second jamb that is adjacent to the first jamb and having a first portion with two segments lying substantially in a same plane and positioned at a predetermined angle from each other, each first portion segment being configured for coupling with an associated surface portion of an associated one of the first and second jambs, and a second portion having two segments that are each coupled to corresponding segments of the first portion, each second portion lying at an angle equal to the predetermined angle from the other second portion and second portion being configured for positioning about the intermediate portions of one of the first and second jambs. | 02-25-2010 |
Timothy A. Esbenshade, Schaumburg, IL US
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| 20110178121 | Methods for Treating Pain - The present invention is directed to methods of treating pain by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an α7 nAChR ligand or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a mammal in need of treatment thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a compound or salt. | 07-21-2011 |
Timothy A. Fate, San Ramon, CA US
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| 20090030290 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED DIFFERENTIATED DIAGNOSIS OF ILLNESS - This method and apparatus for automated differential diagnosis of illness utilizes neural network technology to analyze information that has been collected and assimilated from multiple sources, including information concerning lifestyle and travel habits, occupational and environmental risks and other contributory factors, and compares this information to, and incorporates it into, databases, to render diagnoses as well as alerts regarding anomalous concentrations of illnesses. The invention has similar application in the area of mechanical maintenance and repair. | 01-29-2009 |
Timothy A. Fayram, Gilroy, CA US
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| 20090062667 | Implantable Systemic Blood Pressure Measurement Systems and Methods - Implantable systems, and methods for use therewith, for monitoring arterial blood pressure on a chronic basis are provided herein. A first signal indicative of electrical activity of a patient's heart, and a second signal indicative of mechanical activity of the patient's heart, are obtained using implanted electrodes and an implanted sensor. By measuring the times between various features of the first signal relative to features of the second signal, values indicative of systolic pressure and diastolic pressure can be determined. In specific embodiments, such features are used to determine a peak pulse arrival time (PPAT), which is used to determine the value indicative of systolic pressure. Additionally, a peak-to-peak amplitude at the maximum peak of the second signal, and the value indicative of systolic pressure, can be used to determine the value indicative of diastolic pressure. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090281399 | STANDALONE SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING DEVICE - Certain embodiments of the present invention are related to an implantable monitoring device to monitor a patient's arterial blood pressure, where the device is configured to be implanted subcutaneously. The device includes subcutaneous (SubQ) electrodes and a plethysmography sensor. Additionally, the device includes an arterial blood pressure monitor configured to determine at least one value indicative of the patient's arterial blood pressure based on at least one detected predetermined feature of a SubQ ECG and at least one detected predetermined feature of a plethysmography signal. Alternative embodiments of the present invention are directed to a non-implantable monitoring device to monitor a patient's arterial blood pressure based on features of a surface ECG and a plethysmography signal obtained from a non-implanted sensor. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110009712 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS THAT MONITOR FOR AN IMPENDING MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - Implantable systems, and methods for use therewith, are provided for monitoring for an impending myocardial infarction. A signal indicative of changes in arterial blood volume is obtained. Such a signal can be a photoplethysmography signal or an impedance plethysmography signal. For each of a plurality of periods of time, a metric indicative of the areas under the curve of the signal or number of inflections in the signal is determined. An impending myocardial infarction is monitored for based on changes in the metric indicative of the area under the curve of the signal or number of inflections in the signal, and an alert and/or therapy is triggered in response to an impending myocardial infarction being predicted. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110009755 | ARTERIAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE WHILE PACING - Provided herein are implantable systems, and methods for use therewith, for monitoring a patient's arterial blood pressure while a patient's heart is being paced. A signal (e.g., PPG or IPG signal) indicative of changes in arterial blood volume remote from the patient's heart is obtained using a sensor or electrodes that are implanted remote from the patient's heart. One or more metrics indicative of pulse arrival time (PAT) are determined, where each metric can be determined by determining a time from a paced cardiac event to one or more predetermined features of the signal indicative of changes in arterial blood volume. Based on at the metric(s) indicative of PAT, arterial blood pressure is estimated, which can include determining values indicative of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, pulse pressure and/or mean arterial blood pressure, and/or changes in such values. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110040345 | ELECTROMECHANICAL DELAY (EMD) MONITORING DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Provided herein are implantable systems, and methods for use therewith, for monitoring a patient's electromechanical delay (EMD). Paced cardiac events are caused by delivering sufficient pacing stimulation to cause capture to the patient's heart. A cardiogenic impedance (CI) signal, indicative of cardiac contractile activity in response to the pacing stimulation being delivered, is obtained. One or more predetermined features of the CI signal are detected, and a value indicative of the patient's EMD is determined by determining a time between a delivered pacing stimulation and at least one of the detected one or more features of the CI signal. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110144711 | Method and System for Hemodynamic Optimization Using Plethysmography - Time delays between a feature of a signal indicative of electrical activity of a patient's heart and a feature of a plethysmograph signal indicative of changes in arterial blood volume are used to arrange the operation of an implantable device, such as a pacemaker. Shorter time delays between the feature of the signal indicative of electrical activity of a patient's heart and the feature of the plethysmograph signal indicative of changes in arterial blood volume are indicative of larger cardiac stroke volumes. The time delay can be used to select a pacing site or combination of pacing sites and/or to select a pacing interval set. | 06-16-2011 |
Timothy A. Fino, Farmington, MI US
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| 20110196799 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYNCHRONIZING OBJECTS BETWEEN DATA COLLECTIONS - A system for facilitating the information transfer and processing associated with home construction and home sales. Various discrete software modules are disclosed each handling a specific task associated with home construction and sales. Also, a system for communicating between separate data bases is disclosed wherein separate and distinct sales offices, each having their own data base, may communicate with a parent, market office having its own data base wherein the data bases of the sales offices and the market office are synchronized according to the method of the present invention so that any data updates in any of the sales offices would be automatically updated in the associated market offices. This aspect of the present invention allows a corporation responsible for home construction and sales amongst various regional, market, and sales offices to coordinate a plurality of discretely separate data bases in a way such that they are all synchronized with one another at a predetermined time. | 08-11-2011 |
Timothy A. Fofonoff, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20110109413 | Electric coil and method of manufacture - Instead of being made from one continuous piece of material, a coil includes multiple flat coil segments that are stacked together and electrically coupled in series. In many embodiments, the coil segments are U-shaped segments, and the segments are arranged so that each segment is rotated (e.g., by 270 degrees) with respect the segment it follows. The stacked coils may then be fastened together using, for example, bolts through the corners of the coil segments. The combined coil segments form a continuous coil. | 05-12-2011 |
Timothy A. Gandee, Washington, MI US
Timothy A. Giebler, Olathe, KS US
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| 20090188935 | MEDICAMENT DISPENSING SYSTEM - A system for storing a plurality of solid objects and dispensing the solid objects into a plurality of containers. The system comprises non-automated dispensing cells, physically actuated to dispense solid objects one at a time into one of the containers, and automated dispensing cells, electrically actuated to dispense solid objects from a holding tank simultaneously in bulk into one of the containers. The automated dispensing cells may independently dispense objects into the holding tank one at a time while a manipulator arm of the system simultaneously brings a container to one of the non-automated or automated dispensing cells. Then, when the manipulator arm brings a container to one of the automated dispensing cells, the solid objects may be dispensed into the container in bulk by simply opening a gate mechanism. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20100163373 | MEDICAMENT BOTTLE DISPENSER - A bulk loading medicament bottle dispenser comprises a hopper and a medicament bottle dispenser. The hopper includes a ramped shelf and a bin and is configured to receive a plurality of medicament bottles from an external source and roughly align the plurality of medicament bottles to be picked up one at a time. The medicament bottle dispenser includes at least one pick arm, a pick wheel, a chute, a pickup platform, and a gating mechanism. The pick arm is coupled to the pick wheel and may pick up and retain a first medicament bottle from the plurality of medicament bottles as the pick wheel rotates. The chute may receive the first medicament bottle from the pick arm and may pass the first medicament bottle to the pickup platform. However, the gating mechanism may retain the first medicament bottle in the chute if there is already a second medicament bottle present on the pickup platform. | 07-01-2010 |
Timothy A. Grieme, Chicago, IL US
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| 20100298291 | FUSED BICYCLIC-SUBSTITUTED AMINES AS HISTAMINE-3 RECEPTOR LIGANDS - Compounds of formula (I) | 11-25-2010 |
Timothy A. Gutzmann, Eagan, MN US
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| 20080199562 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR WASHING POULTRY DURING PROCESSING - The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry. The methods include the step of applying a mixed peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080274242 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS - A method of using an antimicrobial composition on a food product is described where the antimicrobial composition is applied to a food product, the food product is packaged and sealed, and then optionally activation energy is applied to the sealed food product. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090246336 | BACTERIOPHAGE TREATMENT FOR REDUCING AND PREVENTING BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION - A system and method for reducing or preventing bacterial contamination in food includes application of a bacteriophage treatment to any type of food product at any stage of processing the food product. The bacteriophage treatment may also be applied to non-food surfaces and water systems, which may be susceptible to bacterial contamination and subsequent spread of bacteria. The bacteriophage treatment comprises at least one bacteriophage in a concentration sufficient to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination from pathogenic bacteria and/or spoilage bacteria. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage is able to reduce or eliminate bacteria introduced to a food product after the bacteriophage treatment was applied to the food product. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage treatment includes a buffering agent to maintain the bacteriophage at a pH level that sustains the bacteriophage. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage treatment includes a surfactant and/or a thickener to aid in applying the bacteriophage. Additional adjuvants and enhancers may be used in some embodiments to stabilize the bacteriophage or enhance its performance as an antibacterial agent. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110027383 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR WASHING POULTRY DURING PROCESSING - The present invention relates to compositions including peroxyacetic acid and peroxyoctanoic acid and methods for reducing microbial contamination on poultry. The methods include the step of applying a mixed peroxycarboxylic acid composition to poultry. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110172307 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS FOR USE ON FOOD PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositions, and specifically antimicrobial compositions that are useful at sanitizing food products. The compositions of the present invention include octanoic acid, an acidulant, a coupling agent, an optional buffer, and water. The compositions of the present invention are composed of GRAS or food additive raw materials. | 07-14-2011 |
Timothy A. Haskew, Northport, AL US
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| 20100109328 | CONVERTER CONTROL OF VARIABLE-SPEED WIND TURBINES - Embodiments according to the present invention provide methods and a system for a control approach that effectively maintains the DC link voltage at a constant set value under variable system conditions and keeps the converter operating within an optimal power factor range. | 05-06-2010 |
Timothy A. Haystead, Chapel Hill, NC US
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| 20090088578 | NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF SELECTIVE SMALL MOLECULE DRUGS AS CONTRAST AGENTS - Imaging agents for magnetic resonance imaging are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of non-invasively generating a visible image of a target tissue. In some embodiments, the discloses methods include the steps of (a) providing a contrast enhancement agent comprising a small molecule that binds to a biomolecule present in the target tissue; (b) introducing the contrast enhancement agent into the target tissue; and (c) scanning the target tissue using magnetic resonance imaging, whereby a visible image of the target tissue is non-invasively generated. Further discloses are methods for monitoring a response to a therapy, methods for selecting a therapy for a subject, methods for delineating a boundary between a diseased cell and a non-diseased cell in a tissue, and methods for assessing the degree to which a target tissue has been removed from a subject. | 04-02-2009 |
Timothy A. Hoogland, Zeeland, MI US
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| 20090108660 | Adjustable armrest and method for the use thereof - An adjustable armrest includes a base member pivotable about a first horizontal axis in a side-to-side direction. An arm support member is connected to the base member. A first latch member includes a plurality of notches, while a second latch member includes a pawl shaped to releasably engage at least one of the plurality of notches. One of the first or second latch members is mounted on the base member, with the second latch member being moveable relative to the first latch member between at least one engaged position and a release position. In another aspect, a chair includes a pair of adjustable armrests. In another aspect, a method of adjusting the lateral position of an armrest is provided. | 04-30-2009 |
Timothy A. Johnson, Issaquah, WA US
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| 20090212070 | Monitoring and Detecting Empty Fluid Containers in A Blood Processing System - Systems and methods for determining when a fluid supply container of a blood processing apparatus becomes empty. The system uses a scale to monitor and detect when a fluid supply container is empty based on the rate of change of the container weight, and a controller receives a signal from the scale and controls the operation of a pump to stop pumping when the fluid supply container is empty. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090217202 | PRODUCT OPTIONS CALCULATOR FOR A BLOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and computer readable media are provided for product options calculation with respect to an apheresis instrument. An example product options calculator system for an apheresis instrument includes a preset information module including preset information regarding blood component products and configuration information. The system also includes a donor specific input module receiving donor specific information about a blood donor from a user. The system further includes a blood product options calculator calculating available blood component collection procedure options and associated settings within the constraints of the preset information and the donor specific information from which a user can choose to configure the apheresis instrument. Additionally, the system includes a display for displaying available component collection options to the user with respect to the apheresis instrument. The system also includes an interface accepting user input. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100168639 | System and Method For Controlling Patient Fluid Balance And/Or Flow Rate For A Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Procedure - Systems and methods for controlling fluid flow during a fluid exchange procedure. In one aspect, a system is provided for controlling a net fluid volume difference of a patient during and/or after a fluid exchange procedure. The system comprises a first flow path for flowing at least a first fluid from the patient and a second flow path for flowing at least a second fluid to the patient. First and second reservoirs are respectively associated with the first and second flow paths. A controller is associated with the first and second flow paths for controlling first and second flow rates and operable to determine an actual flow rate for each first and second fluid and to change a first or second flow rate in response to a difference between at least one of such flow rates and its respective actual flow rate. | 07-01-2010 |
Timothy A. Kleczka, Villanova, PA US
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| 20100041008 | INTEGRATED LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS - Integrated learning management is provided for a computer assisted learning system having an instructor led training component (ILT) and a computer based training (CBT) component. The CBT component has a plurality of training materials and a content management service (CMS) that (i) controls an interface between the ILT component and the CBT component. An integrated learning management system and method enforces a plurality of standards upon the ILT component and the CBT component, each said standard governing at least one of quality, uniformity and branding. | 02-18-2010 |
Timothy A. Kugelman, Jr., Whittier, CA US
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| 20110220035 | ACAT animal clipping aide tool plus - The present invention provides a device to restrain an animal when performing routine procedures such as administering eye drops, brushing the animal's teeth or completing other hygiene or medical procedures. Similar in appearance to a duffle bag or comparable tote, the device is manufactured of heavy duty, soft canvas or comparable synthetic material, produced in a range of sizes for various breeds dogs and cats. The device features raised side walls and a semi rigid base. The front and back panel of the unit comprise soft mesh netting, facilitating easy access to the animal. The interior is lined with soft polyester or wool material and features a series of three, adjustable restraining straps boasting self affixing hook and loop fasteners for use in safely and securely restraining the animal placed within. Notably, the base of the unit features a series of reinforced, round shaped openings, through which the animal's legs are fed. These openings are lined with soft felt or comparable material, further facilitating comfort for the animal. | 09-15-2011 |
Timothy A. Limon US
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| 20110152890 | Devices, Tools and Methods for Performing Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgical Procedures - Methods, systems, devices and assemblies are provided for treating a patient by: making an incision or puncture though the patient's skin over the abdominal cavity; establishing an initial tract through an opening formed by the incision or puncture; advancing an instrument through the tract; contacting a distal end portion of the instrument against an inner surface of the abdominal cavity; driving at least one stitching needle through the inner surface of the abdominal cavity; continuing the driving until the at least one stitching needle exits the inner surface of the abdominal cavity; anchoring a suture carried by each of the at least one stitching needle to a suture anchor at an exit location, respectively; and applying tension to each of the sutures. | 06-23-2011 |
Timothy A. Mietzner, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090099533 | VIRUS DERIVED ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES - Described herein are peptides having antimicrobial activity (antimicrobial peptides). The antimicrobial peptides, designated LBU, WLBU and WR, are analogs of the Lentivirus Lytic Peptide 1 (LLP1) amino acid sequence. The antimicrobial peptides are monomers or multimers of peptides referred to as the Lytic Base Unit (LBU) peptides, derived from the LLP1 analogs and also having antimicrobial activity. Also described herein are using the peptides in a variety of contexts, including the treatment or prevention of infectious diseases. Methods of killing fungi, such as | 04-16-2009 |
Timothy A. Milleville, Portland, CT US
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| 20080236244 | Method for checking surface condition after cleaning - Methods for inspecting gas turbine component parts for possible distress after hydrogen fluoride cleaning are disclosed. The methods selectively remove a small amount of material for IGA inspection and restore the material using the same procedures as when the parts were manufactured. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080292903 | Coated gas turbine engine component repair - A method of repairing a component of a gas turbine engine that includes a metallic substrate, an existing coating, and a diffusion layer formed in the metallic substrate adjacent to the coating. The method includes removing at least a portion of the existing aluminide coating, removing material forming the diffusion layer, applying a new metallic layer to the metallic substrate, and applying a new aluminide coating over the new metallic layer to form a new diffusion layer in the new metallic layer. The new metallic layer is a substantially homogeneous material that is substantially similar in chemical composition to that of the metallic substrate, and the new metallic layer forms a structural layer having a thickness selected to provide a specified contour to the component. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090028707 | Apparatus and method for repairing airfoil tips - A method of repairing an airfoil for a gas turbine engine includes removing a damaged portion of the airfoil at a radially outward tip of the airfoil, securing temporarily a portion of a ceramic core stub within an internal cavity of the airfoil, applying new metallic material to the airfoil covering an exposed portion of the ceramic core stub, machining the airfoil to remove an excess portion of the new metallic material, and removing the ceramic core stub from the internal cavity of the airfoil. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090074570 | Local application of a protective coating on a shrouded gas turbine engine component - A gas turbine engine component includes a blade section having an inner end and an outer end, a shroud section at the outer end, and a platform at the inner end. A protective coating is disposed on the shroud, where the blade section is substantially free of the protective coating. The protective coating may also be disposed on the platform. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20110167634 | COATED GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT REPAIR - A method of repairing a component of a gas turbine engine that includes a metallic substrate, an existing aluminide coating, and a diffusion layer formed in the metallic substrate adjacent to the coating. The method includes removing at least a portion of the existing aluminide coating, removing material forming the diffusion layer, applying a new metallic layer to the metallic substrate, and applying a new aluminide coating over the new metallic layer to form a new diffusion layer in the new metallic layer. The new metallic layer is a substantially homogeneous material that is substantially similar in chemical composition to that of the metallic substrate, and the new metallic layer forms a structural layer having a thickness selected to provide a specified contour to the component. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110167635 | METHOD OF REPAIRING SHROUDED TURBINE BLADES WITH CRACKS IN THE VICINITY OF THE OUTER SHROUD NOTCH - A method of repairing a damaged notch fillet radius of a turbine blade shroud includes a replacement notch fillet radius and a hardface nugget. The damaged notch fillet radius is blended out and a hardface structure positioned proximate the damaged notch fillet radius is removed. A replacement notch fillet radius is formed with weld filler and the hardface nugget is welded to at least a portion of the replacement notch fillet radius. | 07-14-2011 |
Timothy A. Mischnick, Omaha, NE US
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| 20110030318 | ROBOTIC MAIL TRAY SLEEVER METHOD AND APPARATUS - A novel method and apparatus for placing trays into sleeves is provided. The apparatus includes a conveyor system for transporting a mail tray, a sleeve blank presentment device and a robotic arm. The robotic arm is provided with an end of arm tool which retains and opens a sleeve blank. A tray induction system including a plurality of paddles configured to guide a tray into an open sleeve blank is also provided. | 02-10-2011 |
Timothy A. Mitsky, Maryland Heights, MO US
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| 20090035291 | THERAPEUTIC USE OF ADPASE ENHANCED APYRASES - The present invention provides for design and therapeutic use of ADPase enhanced polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods useful for preventing and reversing platelet aggregation and recruitment for the treatment and prevention of vascular disorders in mammals. | 02-05-2009 |
Timothy A. Montevecchio, Penfield, NY US
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| 20090203352 | MOBILE PHONE/DEVICE USAGE TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed are systems and methods that enable organizations, for example corporations and legal firms, to manage mobile communication devices and device usage, and to automatically and remotely apply or link that usage to particular departments and/or clients. | 08-13-2009 |
Timothy A. Mouch, Troy, MI US
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| 20100026047 | Sequential Crash Hinges in Automotive Frame Rails - A lower frame rail member forms a part of an automotive front end structure and incorporates first and second bending hinges to provide sequential and alternating bending of the lower frame rail to manage crash forces in the event of a frontal or offset crash event. The first bending hinge is formed by a structural thinning pocket located on the outboard side of the lower frame rail forwardly of the engine mounting bracket. The second bending hinge is formed by V-necking the inboard side of the lower frame rail rearwardly of the engine mounting bracket. The first bending hinge affects an outboard buckling of the frame rail after the front horn section crushes rearwardly into the lower frame rail to induce an inboard movement thereof, while the second bending hinge affects an inboard buckling of the frame rail to induce an outboard movement thereof rearwardly of the engine mounting bracket. | 02-04-2010 |
Timothy A. Nalette, West Stafford, CT US
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| 20080202339 | Thermally linked molecular sieve beds for CO2 removal - A carbon dioxide (CO | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090018011 | SORBENT SYSTEM FOR WATER REMOVAL FROM AIR - A sorbent system includes a porous polymer support and a sorbent within the porous polymer support. For example, the sorbent includes a tertiary amine, such as triethanolamine. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20110139632 | LONG-TERM STORAGE OF POTABLE WATER IN METALLIC VESSELS - A method for controlling microbial growth in potable water stored in a vessel having a metallic surface includes heating the metallic surface to a temperature between about 480° C. (900° F.) and about 870° C. (1600° F.), exposing the metallic surface to oxygen during heating to oxidize potential reduction sites on the metallic surface and charging potable water containing silver ions to the vessel. A vessel having a metallic surface is prepared for long-term storage of potable water containing silver ions by heating the metallic surface to a temperature between about 480° C. (900° F.) and about 870° C. (1600° F.) and exposing the metallic surface to oxygen during heating to oxidize electropositive metals on the metallic surface or by treating the metallic surface with an aqueous solution containing on oxidizing agent to oxidize potential reduction sites on the metallic surface. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110142728 | SELECTIVE CATALYTIC OXIDATION OF AMMONIA TO WATER AND NITROGEN - A catalyst includes a platinum coating deposited on a silica support. The support has an average surface area between about 100 m | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110158875 | SELECTIVE CATALYTIC OXIDATION OF AMMONIA TO WATER AND NITROGEN - A catalyst includes a platinum coating deposited on a silica support. The support has an average surface area between about 100 m | 06-30-2011 |
Timothy A. Okel, Trafford, PA US
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| 20100292386 | MICROPOROUS PRECIPITATED SILICA - Described herein is microporous precipitated silica having the following physico-chemical parameters: a CTAB surface area of 50 to 300 square meters/gram, a BET/CTAB ratio of ≧1.3, and a relative breadth γ of pore size distribution of ≦3.5. The precipitated silica can also have a Sears number of from 10 to 28 and a Sears number/CTAB ratio of ≦0.16. Also described herein are vulcanizable and vulcanized elastomer compositions, e.g., tires, containing the microporous precipitated silica. | 11-18-2010 |
Timothy A. Ozor, Austin, TX US
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| 20090070782 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING BULK OPERATIONS ON TRANSACTIONAL ITEMS - Bulk operations on a large number of items may be processed by a computer with a reduced likelihood of exceeding a timing or hardware limitation of a system. An instruction or its related information can be examined to determine if the instruction may potentially involve a large number of items. If so, the instruction may be passed to a bulk operations manager software component to determine the number of items involved. The bulk operations manager software component can break down the operation into smaller groups of items. Operations can be performed on each of the smaller groups of objects. The changes can be transparent to a developer writing code or a computer generating code to perform a specific operation. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20110161986 | SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PERFORMING BULK OPERATIONS ON TRANSACTIONAL ITEMS - Bulk operations on a large number of items may be processed by a computer with a reduced likelihood of exceeding a timing or hardware limitation of a system. An instruction or its related information can be examined to determine if the instruction may potentially involve a large number of items. If so, the instruction may be passed to a bulk operations manager software component to determine the number of items involved. The bulk operations manager software component can break down the operation into smaller groups of items. Operations can be performed on each of the smaller groups of objects. The changes can be transparent to a developer writing code or a computer generating code to perform a specific operation. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110196823 | OBJECT BASED CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system disclosed herein can be used to determine relationships between objects, determining which of those relationships are significant for a specific action, and determining physical dependencies between the objects. The method and system can be used to perform actions consistent with integrity constraints, and therefore, performs the actions in the correct order with a reduced likelihood of errors. The method and system are highly beneficial in that they can significantly enhance content management and can be implemented without having to write new or edit existing applications. Also, existing content data and applications may be used without any changes. | 08-11-2011 |
Timothy A. Rauworth, West Chicago, IL US
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| 20100326165 | DETECTOR TEST DEVICE - A gas detector test device includes a housing which can receive the detector to be tested, at least in part. A reference gas detector is carried by the housing. The reference detector is in wireless communication with the detector under test. A gas sample can be injected into the housing. Both detectors can respond to the sample and the detector under test can communicate sensitivity indicia to the reference detector for comparison. Visual, or audible indicia can be generated, indicative of the results of the comparison. | 12-30-2010 |
Timothy A. Rhome, Milford, OH US
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| 20090133585 | REMAINING POPPING OIL GAUGE AND METHODS - Oil remaining for use in popcorn popping is continuously weighed and a signal indicating the status of remaining oil is generated to warn when oil must be replenished. Apparatus and methods are disclosed. | 05-28-2009 |
Timothy A. Ringuette, Unionville, CT US
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| 20110067449 | Long Stroke Blow Head Mechanism - An improved and mechanically simplified blow head mechanism for blowing a parison and internally cooling the blown parison is disclosed which may be used with an I.S. machine to blow a parison to form a glass container and then internally cool the blown parison below the annealing point. The blow head mechanism has a cooling tube which supplies final blow and cooling air and which is raised or lowered by raising or lowering the blow head mechanism. The blow head mechanism supports a blow head with a pressurized cylinder which maintains the blow head in a position in engagement with the finish of a parison once initially lowered irrespective of the blow head mechanism being further lowered to lower the cooling tube into the blown parison. | 03-24-2011 |
Timothy A. Rosemore, Sammamish, WA US
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| 20090262619 | OPTICAL STORAGE MEDIA WITH EMBEDDED SECURITY DEVICE - An optical disk with an embedded security device, or wafer, is presented. The security device includes security features that enable the identification of genuine optical disks versus counterfeit optical disks. Methods for creating optical disks embedded with security devices are also presented. A security device is placed on the center pin of an open mold before the optical disk is formed. Alternatively, an optical disk having a cavity formed on a surface to receive a security device is created. A special mold with a raised platform creates the cavity on the optical disk. As a further alternative, two optical platters, each having a complementary cavity to accommodate a security device are created using a special mold having a raised platform. The security device is inserted into the complementary cavities and the optical platters and security device are bonded together. | 10-22-2009 |
Timothy A. Rosemore, Reno, NV US
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| 20110116212 | Method of Recovering Power Losses In A Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Facility - Disclosed is a method of installing a passive electrical element, or voltage control guard (VCG), in an electrical circuit of a circuit breaker box in an electrical network of a residential, industrial, or commercial facility. The VCG has an inherent capacitance, resistance, and inductance and has at least two electrical leads that are installed to establish a parallel connection on a neutral bus bar in the circuit breaker box, with a portion of a current on neutral bus bar flowing through the VCG. When the VCG is properly installed, the VCG converts wasted or lost power in the electrical network to useable power, thereby reducing the total electrical consumption of the facility. | 05-19-2011 |
Timothy A. Scott, Hauser, ID US
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| 20100051225 | Continuous Cast Molten Metal Mold & Casting System - A continuous cast molten metal mold and casting system is disclosed, which may include a heat distribution or temperature management system for billet type molds, a mold assembly expansion system for continuous cast molds and/or an adjustable mold bore length mechanism. | 03-04-2010 |
Timothy A. Skunes, Mahtomedi, MN US
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| 20100295935 | ON-HEAD COMPONENT ALIGNMENT USING MULTIPLE AREA ARRAY IMAGE DETECTORS - A sensor for sensing component offset and orientation when held on a nozzle of a pick and place machine is provided. The sensor includes a plurality of two-dimensional cameras, a backlight illuminator and a controller. Each camera has a field of view that includes a nozzle of the pick and place machine. The backlight illuminator is configured to direct illumination toward the plurality of two-dimensional cameras. The backlight illuminator is positioned on an opposite side of a nozzle from the plurality of two-dimensional cameras. The controller is coupled to the plurality of two-dimensional cameras and the backlight illuminator. The controller is configured to determine offset and orientation information of the component(s) based upon a plurality of backlit shadow images detected by the plurality of two-dimensional cameras. The controller provides the offset and orientation information to a controller of the pick and place machine. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110069154 | HIGH SPEED, HIGH RESOLUTION, THREE DIMENSIONAL SOLAR CELL INSPECTION SYSTEM - An optical inspection system and method are provided. A workpiece transport moves a workpiece in a nonstop manner. An illuminator includes a light pipe and is configured to provide a first and second strobed illumination field types. First and second arrays of cameras are arranged to provide stereoscopic imaging of the workpiece. The first array of cameras is configured to generate a first plurality of images of the workpiece with the first illumination field and a second plurality of images of the feature with the second illumination field. The second array of cameras is configured to generate a third plurality of images of the workpiece with the first illumination field and a fourth plurality of images of the feature with the second illumination field. A processing device stores at least some of the first, second, third, and fourth pluralities of images and provides the images to an other device. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110090333 | HIGH SPEED OPTICAL INSPECTION SYSTEM WITH ADAPTIVE FOCUSING - An optical inspection system for inspecting a substrate is provided. The system includes an array of cameras configured to acquire a plurality of sets of images as the substrate and the array undergo relative motion with respect to each other. At least one focus actuator is operably coupled to each camera of the array of cameras to cause displacement of at least a portion of each camera that affects focus. A substrate range calculator is configured to receive at least portions of images from the array and to calculate range between the array of cameras and the substrate. A controller is coupled to the array of cameras and to the range calculator. The controller is configured to provide a control signal to each of the at least one focus actuator to adaptively focus each camera of the array during the relative motion. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110102575 | HIGH SPEED DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL SENSOR INSPECTION SYSTEM - An electronics assembly line includes a first electronics assembly machine and a second electronics assembly machine. The first electronics assembly machine has a first electronics assembly machine outlet. The second electronics assembly machine has a second electronics assembly machine inlet and outlet. The inlet of the second electronics assembly machine is coupled to the outlet of the first electronics assembly machine by a conveyor. A first optical inspection sensor is disposed over the conveyor before the inlet of the second electronics assembly and is configured to provide first sensor inspection image data relative to a substrate that passes beneath the first optical inspection sensor in a non-stop fashion. A second optical inspection sensor is disposed over the conveyor after the outlet of the second electronics assembly machine and is configured to provide second sensor inspection image data relative to a substrate that passes beneath the second optical inspection sensor in a non-stop fashion. A computer is operably coupled to the first and second optical inspection sensors and is configured to provide an inspection result based upon at least one of the first and second inspection image data. | 05-05-2011 |
Timothy A. Strodtbeck, Boise, ID US
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| 20100276953 | SUBSTRATE PICK - Disclosed is a device for handling devices, such as reticles, in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. In one illustrative embodiment, the device includes a body, a plurality of spaced-apart grippers and a plurality of magnets for producing a magnetic force to secure a semiconducting substrate or reticle between the spaced-apart grippers. In one illustrative embodiment, the method includes providing a pick comprised of a plurality of spaced-apart grippers and generating a magnetic force to grasp a semiconducting substrate or a reticle between the grippers. | 11-04-2010 |
Timothy A. Tuffs, Powell, OH US
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| 20110040004 | FORMULATIONS COMPRISING ISOSORBIDE-MODIFIED UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESINS AND LOW PROFILE ADDITIVES WHICH PRODUCE LOW SHRINKAGE MATRICES - Formulations comprising an isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester comprising maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid or maleic anhydride and isosorbide and one or more low profile additives. The formulations exhibit better shrink control in molding compound formulations with standard low profile additives than their non-isosorbide-modified analogues. These isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester resins may be applied in molding compounds like sheet molding compounds or bulk molding compounds and may be components of fiber reinforced composites or other composite materials. | 02-17-2011 |
Timothy A. Turcich, Orland Park, IL US
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| 20110083564 | Programmable device and method for storing food - An improved food storage device for holding food items in a controlled environment, typically heated, is disclosed. The device can hold different foods under different conditions for different amounts of time. Among the improvements is an intuitive programming interface. The device may be programmed by selecting different options displayed on different displays associated with different specific food storage positions by pressing a button associated with the display displaying the option. The device may have synchronized displays allowing users to more quickly assimilate displayed information. | 04-14-2011 |
Timothy A. Wellsand, Peru, IN US
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| 20090097343 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTING ADDRESS LINES - Method and systems are described for testing an address line inter- coupling a processor and a memory. The contents of a first address in the memory are initially compared with the contents of a second address in the memory, wherein each of the first and second addresses are addressable in the memory by a different value applied on the address line. If the contents of the first and second addresses match, the contents of either one of the first and second addresses are changed, and a subsequent comparison of the contents of the first and second memory addresses is performed. If the second comparison determines that contents of the first and second memory address still match, then a fault condition associated with the address line is identified. | 04-16-2009 |
Timothy A. Yasika, Petrolia, PA US
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| 20100189674 | Petrolatum Having Silicone-Like Properties - Novel petrolatums having silicone-like properties are disclosed. Silicone-free compositions containing the novel petrolatums also are disclosed. | 07-29-2010 |
Timothy A. Zawatsky, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20090061522 | Automated Protein Analyzer - A direct rapid automated protein analyzer is disclosed. The protein analyzer includes means for reducing protein samples to small particles, a reaction vessel in material transfer communication with the homogenizer, a reservoir for binding dye composition in fluid communication with the reaction vessel, a metering pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and the reaction vessel for distributing discrete predetermined amounts of a binding dye composition to the reaction vessel, a filter in fluid communication with the reaction vessel for separating solids from filtrate after a dye binding reaction has taken place in the reaction vessel, and a calorimeter in fluid communication with the filter and the reaction vessel for measuring the absorbance of the filtrate from the reaction vessel and the filter. The rapid analyzer can be used in conjunction with a kit that includes a sample cup for mixing a protein sample with a dye-binding solution and a filter holder for being positioned in the sample cup. The filter holder includes a filter media and a depending spout below the filter media that reaches bottom portions of the cup when the filter media is positioned above the cup. The kit can also include dye concentrate solution. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090087917 | AUTOMATED PROTEIN ANALYZER - A protein analysis instrument and method are disclosed. The method includes mixing a binding dye composition and a protein sample using a homogenizer, measuring a parameter selected from the group consisting of the speed of the homogenizer and the resistance of the mixture to the homogenizer, adjusting the speed of the homogenizer based upon the measured parameter, pumping unreacted dye composition from the mixture and to a calorimeter, and measuring the absorbance of the dye composition in the calorimeter. Aspects of the invention also include inserting a spout into a sample cup at a position where the spout opening is positioned to avoid foam and precipitate generated by the mixing step and above the bottom of the sample cup and thereafter pumping the dye composition from the mixture in the sample cup through the spout and to a colorimeter. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20100290949 | AUTOMATED PROTEIN ANALYZER - A protein analysis kit is disclosed. The kit includes a sample cup for mixing a protein sample with a dye-binding solution and a filter holder for being positioned in the sample cup. The filter holder includes a filter media and a depending spout below the filter media that reaches bottom portions of the cup when the filter media is positioned above the cup. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100291686 | AUTOMATED PROTEIN ANALYZER - A dye binding method for protein analysis is disclosed. The method includes the steps of preparing an initial reference dye solution of unknown concentration from an initial reference dye concentrate and creating an electronic signal based upon the absorbance of the initial reference dye solution. Thereafter, an electronic signal is created based upon the absorbance of a dye filtrate solution prepared from the initial reference dye solution and an initial protein sample. The absorbance signals from the reference dye solution and the dye filtrate solution are sent to a processor that compares the respective absorbances and calculates the protein content of the protein sample based upon the difference between the absorbances. An electronic signal is created based upon the absorbance of a successive dye filtrate solution prepared from the reference dye solution and a successive protein sample, and the absorbance signal from the successive sample dye filtrate solution is sent to the processor to calculate the protein content of the successive sample based upon the difference between the absorbance of the initial reference dye solution and the absorbance of the successive dye filtrate solution. | 11-18-2010 |