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Bruce Tupper, Atlanta, GA US
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20080262959 | ELECTRONIC TRADING CONFIRMATION SYSTEM - A system and method of confirming trades of financial instruments such as OTC derivatives is disclosed. The system includes a data interface which accepts data relating to a trade from both the trader and counter party. The data includes different data fields of differing importance. The system includes a matching engine which compares the submitted data and assigns the trade a status depending on which of the data fields match. The system allows a user to filter trades on their status and display the details relating to that trade. The system also allows a user to display the data fields and change the data fields in order to change the status of the trades. The system thus allows a user to electronically confirm a trade and also identify unmatched trades and the information necessary to reconcile such unmatched trades. | 10-23-2008 |
Christopher N. Tupper, Harpswell, ME US
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20100052626 | BRUSHLESS HIGH-FREQUENCY ALTERNATOR AND EXCITATION METHOD FOR DC, SINGLE-PHASE AND MULTI-PHASE AC POWER-FREQUENCY GENERATION - A method is disclosed for arranging and exciting the stator, rotor and various windings of a multi-stage brushless high frequency alternator so that the resulting multiple high frequency sub-phase armature winding outputs can be rectified and commutated into desired phases of power-frequency alternating current (AC) electrical output, including single-phase, split-phase, three-phase and other multiple phase output. Power frequency currents in field windings control output amplitude, output frequency, and output phase. If desired, DC power output can be accommodated as zero power-frequency operation. Devices incorporating this arrangement are suitable of generating fixed frequency electrical power while accommodating variable speed rotation of a generator shaft and offer multiple advantages over existing techniques. The capability to generate speed independent electric power allows natural power sources such as windmills and hydro-power stations to be efficiently coupled to fixed frequency power grids. | 03-04-2010 |
20130181688 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE SPEED GENERATION OF CONTROLLED HIGH-VOLTAGE DC POWER - A system and method are disclosed for advantageously using field-controlled high-frequency alternators for the generation of controlled high-voltage DC power from variable speed mechanical power sources such as wind turbines, water wheels, and gas or steam turbines. The production of controlled high-voltage DC power without involving hard switching of the full output power is described. | 07-18-2013 |
Joan Tupper, Seattle, WA US
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20110082072 | Methods of Inhibiting Cell Death or Inflammation in a Mammal - In one aspect the present invention provides methods for inhibiting cell death or inflammation in a mammal, wherein the methods each include the step of administering to a mammal a Bcl protein in an amount sufficient to inhibit cell death or inflammation in the mammal. The invention also provides methods for identifying a Bcl protein that inhibits cell death or inflammation when administered to a mammal. | 04-07-2011 |
20110312901 | METHODS OF INHIBITING CELL DEATH OR INFLAMMATION IN A MAMMAL BY ADMINISTERING A BCL PROTEIN - In one aspect the present invention provides methods for inhibiting cell death or inflammation in a mammal, wherein the methods each include the step of administering to a mammal a Bcl protein in an amount sufficient to inhibit cell death or inflammation in the mammal. The invention also provides methods for identifying a Bcl protein that inhibits cell death or inflammation when administered to a mammal. | 12-22-2011 |
20130053329 | METHODS OF INHIBITING APOPTOSIS OR INFLAMMATION IN A MAMMAL BY ADMINISTERING AN ISOLATED BCL PROTEIN - In one aspect the present invention provides methods for inhibiting cell death or inflammation in a mammal, wherein the methods each include the step of administering to a mammal a Bcl protein in an amount sufficient to inhibit cell death or inflammation in the mammal. The invention also provides methods for identifying a Bcl protein that inhibits cell death or inflammation when administered to a mammal. | 02-28-2013 |
Kevin J. Tupper, Huntington, NY US
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20090273471 | Method of Operating a Networked CBRNE Detection System - A CBRNE detection system and method for operating same are disclosed. The method provides a relatively increased Probability of Detection and a relatively decreased Probability of False Alarms for a networked system of detectors. In the illustrative embodiment, a central controller of the system is capable of receiving information from individual CBRNE detectors and of determining whether or not to issue an alarm indicating that a CBRNE event has occurred. Data obtained from individual CBRNE detectors is evaluated based on one or more “sensor alert-to-system alarm” processing modes. The various processing modes specify the requirements that must be satisfied before a system-wide “alarm” is issued. | 11-05-2009 |
Kevin J. Tupper, Naples, FL US
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20100243066 | Closed-Loop Sensor Tester for Simulating Open-Area Releases - A system and method for closed-loop testing of a biological or chemical sensor is disclosed. The tester is fluidically coupled to the input port and exhaust port of a sensor. A mixture of a chemical or biological simulant and air is generated by the tester and is delivered to the sensor. The mixture of simulant and air exiting the sensor is delivered to a collection device. | 09-30-2010 |
Malinda Tupper, Somerville, MA US
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20140350528 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT - Devices and methods for delivering a fluid to a patient are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a wearable delivery device that includes an electrochemical actuator and a reservoir containing a fluid with viscosity greater than 15 cP. The electrochemical actuator can be actuated such that the actuator exerts sufficient force on the reservoir to cause the fluid within the reservoir to be communicated to the patient's body over a time period. In some embodiments, the time period is two hours. In one embodiment, a delivery system includes a reservoir containing a fluid having a viscosity greater than 15 cP and a fluid communicator in fluid communication with the reservoir. An electrochemical actuator is coupled to the reservoir and configured to exert a sufficient force on the reservoir for a time period upon actuation such that the fluid within the reservoir is communicated through the fluid communicator. | 11-27-2014 |
Malinda M. Tupper, Somerville, MA US
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20090320606 | ACCESSIBLE STRESS-BASED ELECTROSTATIC MONITORING OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND BINDING - A sensor may include a substrate that has a cavity formed in a surface thereof. A diaphragm, having a conductive portion, may be suspended over the cavity, a selective coating may be present on a face of the diaphragm outside of the cavity, and a counterelectrode may be spaced from and in opposition to the diaphragm. The diaphragm may deform upon interaction of the selective coating with an analyte and thereby alter a capacitance of the sensor in a manner indicative of a degree of interaction. | 12-31-2009 |
20130004386 | FABRICATING MICROFLUIDIC STRUCTURES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS - Microfluidic structures featuring substantially circular channels may be fabricated by embossing polymer sheets. | 01-03-2013 |
Michael Tupper, Lafayette, CO US
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20130062061 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ZONAL ISOLATION IN WELLS - According to the invention, a method for isolating a zone inside a well is provided. The method may include providing a catch screen at a first location in the well and providing a fluid flow to the catch screen. The fluid flow may include a first fluid and a shape memory material. The first fluid may at least partially pass through the catch screen. The shape memory material may accumulate at the catch screen. The method may also include triggering the shape memory material such that it changes from a first shape to a second shape, thereby at least partially isolating one portion of the well from another portion of the well. | 03-14-2013 |
20130118754 | Thermal Hydrate Preventer - Systems and methods for the prevention or dissolution of hydrates in an undersea well. One example system includes a submersible isolation bell for capturing effluent being exhausted from the well, and an umbilical. A power cable supplies electric power to the submersible isolation bell, for example for heating of the interior of the submersible isolation bell to prevent or discourage the formation of methane hydrates and the precipitation of other byproducts. Diluents may be supplied to the submersible isolation bell to further discourage the formation of hydrates and precipitation of other byproducts. The diluents may be heated locally at the submersible isolation bell, using electric power supplied by the power cable. A conformable seal may substantially seal the submersible isolation bell to a riser or other structure at the wellhead. | 05-16-2013 |
20130153144 | MULTIPLE USE PRECISION EXTRACTABLE TOOLING - Embodiments of the invention are directed toward extractable tooling devices for composite structure manufacturing. An extractable tool, according to some embodiments of the invention, can include a rigid core, one or more foam blocks, an elastic membrane, and a nozzle. The foam blocks can be shaped to provide a mold of the composite structure being manufactured. This mold may require the extractable tool to be trapped by the composite structure after manufacture. Use of the foams can allow the extractable tool to shrink in at least one dimension in order to extract the tool from the trapped configuration. | 06-20-2013 |
20140360665 | REFLECTOR MANUFACTURED USING MULTIPLE USE PRECISION EXTRACTABLE TOOLING - A unitary reflector system and methods for forming that include a reflector and support structure. These two structures can form a single unitary structure. Such a reflector system can be constructed from composite laminate materials that are laid up or formed in during a single manufacturing process. The composite support structure can be formed on the back of the reflector using standard laminate techniques. An extractable tool, can include a rigid core, one or more foam blocks, which may be shape a memory polymer foam, an elastic membrane, and a nozzle. The foam blocks can be shaped to provide a mold of the composite structure being manufactured. This mold may require the extractable tool to be trapped by the composite structure after manufacture. Use of the foams can allow the extractable tool to shrink in at least one dimension in order to extract the tool from the trapped configuration. E | 12-11-2014 |
Michael L. Tupper, Lafayette, CO US
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20120006444 | COILED UMBILICAL TUBING - A method of producing an umbilical includes providing an elongate flat metal strip, providing an elongate service carrier, encasing the service carrier in an insulation that is strain tolerant and high temperature tolerant, forming the metal strip into a tube shape around the insulated service carrier, and thereafter welding the edges of the metal strip to form a tube surrounding the insulated service carrier. The method may further comprise coiling the umbilical onto a spool. Such an umbilical may be useful for carrying fluids, power, control signals, or the like into a well. | 01-12-2012 |
Mike Tupper, Lafayette, CO US
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20130042461 | SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER DEVICES - Various shape memory polymer (SMP) devices are disclosed. Many of these SMP devices can be used as attachment and/or release mechanisms for any number of different applications. These SMP devices can use various characteristics of the SMP material to allow for various shape changes. These shape changes, in some embodiments, can be used to provide for release and/or attachment devices, for example, SMP bolts, SMP screws, SMP collars, SMP pillars, SMP panels, and/or SMP rivets, to name a few. An SMP device can include a first geometric state and a second geometric shape. The first geometric shape can restrict motion of two distinct objects relative to one another and the second geometrical shape can allow motion of two distinct objects relative to one another. | 02-21-2013 |
20140026390 | SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER DEVICES - Various shape memory polymer (SMP) devices are disclosed. Many of these SMP devices can be used as attachment and/or release mechanisms for any number of different applications. These SMP devices can use various characteristics of the SMP material to allow for various shape changes. These shape changes, in some embodiments, can be used to provide for release and/or attachment devices, for example, SMP bolts, SMP screws, SMP collars, SMP pillars, SMP panels, and/or SMP rivets, to name a few. An SMP device can include a first geometric state and a second geometric shape. The first geometric shape can restrict motion of two distinct objects relative to one another and the second geometrical shape can allow motion of two distinct objects relative to one another. | 01-30-2014 |
Myron D. Tupper, Boring, OR US
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20090101302 | Dynamic heat exchanger - A rotary heat exchanger includes a housing defining an interior space and heat transfer structure in the interior space. The heat transfer structure includes a plurality of concentric discs disposed in spaced relation to define passageways between the discs. The discs are mounted for rotation within the housing. Partition structure divides the interior space into first and second chambers. When heat transfer structure is rotated and first and second fluids are introduced into the associated chambers and between the passageways, with the first fluid having a temperature greater than a temperature of the second fluid, the discs are rapidly heated thereby removing heat from the first fluid and heating the second fluid. | 04-23-2009 |
Paul L. Tupper, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20090091228 | PEDESTAL SYSTEM - A pedestal system includes a cabinet having a bottom wall, a top wall, a pair of sidewalls, and a rear wall that cooperate to define a forwardly-opening aperture that slidably receives a plurality of drawer assemblies therein. The pedestal system further includes interchangeable face plates for covering the drawer assemblies, an attachment system for attaching a drawer lock/interlock assembly that locks the drawer assemblies in a closed position and prevents multiple drawer assemblies from being simultaneously opened, and a drawer divider for segmenting an interior space of each drawer assembly. The drawer lock/interlock system includes a cam assembly that allows a constant force to be applied to each drawer assembly while opening each drawer and activating the lock/interlock assembly. The pedestal system further includes an attachment system for attaching the pedestal system to a free-standing partition system. | 04-09-2009 |
Richard Tupper, West Yarmouth, MA US
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20090205120 | Modular pool cover support device - A modular pool cover support frame is provided having standardized modular components that are easily assembled, disassembled, stored and shipped and when assembled are held together by compressive forces exerted by the weight of the pool cover. The modular support frame includes standardized spanning components and standardized connecting components for connecting the standardized spanning components which together with a tensioning device holds the modular components together employing the weight of standard pool covers and forces exerted on the pool cover. | 08-20-2009 |
Robert Tupper, Richmond, TX US
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20110089120 | PROCESSING CAPTURED VEHICLE FLUID - The present application is directed to a system and method for processing fluid captured from a vehicle surface to provide a desired fluid product. The system includes sensors and control circuitry to determine system fluid volume levels and/or the ambient temperature of the system to safeguard the system against non-requested activation or deactivation. | 04-21-2011 |
Scott Tupper, Pascoag, RI US
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20130131447 | ENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZED VISUALIZATION - This invention may be directed to an endoscopic device. The endoscopic device comprising an elongate member having a distal end, and a cap positioned at the distal end. The cap may have a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end may define at least one recess that does not extend through the cap to the distal end of the cap. The endoscopic device may further include at least one illumination device disposed in the at least one recess. | 05-23-2013 |
Terry L. Tupper, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20110029132 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING THE TOOL CENTER POINT OF A ROBOTIC TOOL - A system for calibrating a robotic tool includes a housing including an aperture for receiving the robotic tool, an image generating device disposed in the housing and positioned to generate an image of the robotic tool received through the aperture of the housing, wherein the image generating device generates an image signal representing the image of the robotic tool, a light source disposed in the housing to backlight the robotic tool received through the aperture of the housing, and a processor responsive to the image signal for calculating and monitoring a configuration of the robotic tool. | 02-03-2011 |