Van Horn, US
Allison L. Van Horn, Centerville, OH US
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20100249687 | TOE BRACE DESIGNS - In various embodiments, provided are braces for use in supporting the metatarsophalangeal joint, reducing or maintaining the intermetatarsal angle, enhancing or maintaining alignment of the hallux, or combinations thereof in a subject having hallux valgus. | 09-30-2010 |
20100249942 | TOE JOINT REPLACEMENT MODELS - In various embodiments, provided are implantable devices for replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint, comprising (i) a metatarsal component comprising a substantially convex bearing surface; or (ii) a phalanx component comprising a substantially concave bearing surface; or (iii) both. In various embodiments, also provided are methods of treating hallux valgus by replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint with one or more of the provided implantable devices. | 09-30-2010 |
20120330207 | TOE BRACE DESIGNS - In various embodiments, provided are braces for use in supporting the metatarsophalangeal joint, reducing or maintaining the intermetatarsal angle, enhancing or maintaining alignment of the hallux, or combinations thereof in a subject having hallux valgus. | 12-27-2012 |
20130046387 | TOE JOINT REPLACEMENT MODELS - In various embodiments, provided are implantable devices for replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint, comprising (i) a metatarsal component comprising a substantially convex bearing surface; or (ii) a phalanx component comprising a substantially concave bearing surface; or (iii) both. In various embodiments, also provided are methods of treating hallux valgus by replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint with one or more of the provided implantable devices. | 02-21-2013 |
Brett L. Van Horn, King Of Pussia, PA US
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20110001080 | STABLE FORMULATED SYSTEMS WITH CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE - The present invention relates to formulated systems of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (R-1233zd) and/or 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (R-1233xf) that are sufficiently thermally and chemically stable such that they can be effectively used sans additional stabilizers. The formulations of the present invention are particularly useful compositions for refrigeration, heat transfer, and foam pre-mixes. | 01-06-2011 |
Brett L. Van Horn, Wayne, PA US
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20140070129 | NON-FLAMMABLE COMPOSITIONS OF CHLORO-TRIFLUOROPROPENE - The present invention relates to non-flammable compositions comprising chlorotrifluoropropene with reduced risk of flammability which are useful as refrigerants, heat transfer fluids, solvents, cleaners, blowing agents, aerosols, extraction fluids, and the like. | 03-13-2014 |
Brett L. Van Horn, Mont Clare, PA US
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20080281012 | Block Copolymer Foam Additives - The present invention provides an additive for thermoplastic polymer foams which provide for enlarged cell size or with decreased density with minimal impact on the thermal mechanical properties of the thermoplastic foam. The additive is an essentially block copolymer blowing agent compatibilizer. Including the additive in a thermoplastic foaming composition comprised of a thermoplastic polymer resin and a physical blowing agent provides for the production of foam having enlarged cell size or with decreased density and minimal impact on the thermal mechanical properties of the thermoplastic foam. The block copolymer compatibilizer has at least a first block having at least one functionality compatible with the thermoplastic resin and at least one second block having a functionality compatible with the blowing agent. | 11-13-2008 |
20100179237 | THERMOPLASTIC FOAM BLOWING AGENT COMBINATION - A blowing agent for thermoplastic foams such as extruded polystyrene foam is disclosed. The blowing agent is a blend of a low solubility blowing agent, such as 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, and a dichloroethylene such as trans-1,2-dichloroethylene. The blowing agent combination enhances processability of thermoplastic foam. | 07-15-2010 |
Brooke A. Van Horn, Charleston, SC US
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20150290344 | BIODEGRADABLE POLYESTER- AND POLY(ESTER AMIDE) BASED X-RAY IMAGING AGENTS - Biodegradable, radio-opaque polyesters and poly(ester amides) are described herein. The polyesters contain a plurality of radio-opaque agents or radio-opaque agent-containing moieties that are covalently bound along or from the polymer backbone. The agents/moieties may be bound to the termini of the polymer provided they are bound within the polyester backbone as well. The polyester can be aliphatic or aromatic. The polyester and poly(ester amide) is substituted with a plurality of radio-opaque graft agents or prepared from an appropriate radio-opaque monomer agent. The materials can be used for any application where a radio-opaque material is desired or necessary. The materials can be used to form, in whole or in part, a medical device, or coating thereon or therein. | 10-15-2015 |
Dan Van Horn, Atlanta, GA US
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20100022332 | Golf Club Fitting System Based on Golfer Height - Methods and systems for fitting golfers with a set of golf clubs are provided. Golf club sets are designed for golfers within narrow height ranges, such as approximately three or six inches. Each set of golf clubs includes golf clubs with shaft lengths adjusted for golfers within the narrow height range. Golf club heads are also customized for the golfer and are selected based on the height, strength, and swing speed of the golfer. Customized golf club sets are then labeled with identifiers that convey relevant information about the golf clubs to golfers. Such information can include the height of the golfers for whom the sets are intended, the length of the clubs in the set and, optionally, the weight of golf club heads. | 01-28-2010 |
David Van Horn, Danville, CA US
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20100169194 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING ELECTRONIC DISPUTE RESOLUTION - A system for facilitating payment transaction disputes is provided. According to one aspect of the system, a user, such as an issuer, is allowed to use the system to resolve a disputed transaction. Based on information provided by a cardholder, the issuer is able to use the system to retrieve transactional information relating to the disputed transaction reported by the customer for review. When the issuer uses the system to retrieve information relating to the disputed transaction, a case folder is created. The case folder is a repository for storing all the relevant information and documentation relating to the disputed transaction. Using the information retrieved by the system, the issuer then determines whether to initiate a dispute. Alternatively, the system can also be used by an acquirer to respond to a dispute, usually on behalf of one of its merchant. If a dispute is responded to, a questionnaire is then created by the system. Alternatively, the issuer may decline to initiate a dispute and either seek additional information from the cardholder or deny the cardholder's inquiry. The case folder and the questionnaire are created for a specific disputed transaction. The questionnaire is designed to capture information from the cardholder and/or the issuer relating to the disputed transaction. The questionnaire may be pre-populated with previously retrieved transactional information which is stored in the case folder. Relevant documents in support of the disputed transaction may also be attached as part of the questionnaire. Various parties to the dispute may then provide relevant information (including supporting documentation) to the system. The relevant information provided by the parties is maintained in the case folder. The system then keeps track of the relevant timeframes for the case folder to ensure that each party to the dispute is given the correct period of time to respond during the processing of a dispute. Prior to filing the dispute for arbitration or compliance, the system permits the parties to resolve the dispute amongst themselves without the help of an arbiter through pre-arbitration and pre-compliance. If the parties to the dispute are unable to resolve the dispute on their own, the system also permits the parties to resolve the dispute via arbitration or compliance with the help of an arbiter. The system provides the arbiter with access to the case folder to allow the arbiter to render an informed decision on the dispute. | 07-01-2010 |
David A. Van Horn, Danville, CA US
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20090132404 | APPORTIONING FRAUD LIABILITY - After receiving a notice as to the occurrence of an unauthorized access to financial account information for one or more accounts sufficient for completing one or more financial transactions using the financial account information, a financial service provider assesses the liability for the particular compromise event by analyzing the industry-wide distribution of fraud that would have occurred had the compromise event not occurred, and calculates an incremental amount of fraud that accrued as a result of the compromise event. The incremental fraud is then apportioned to the responsible parties. | 05-21-2009 |
Douglas Wilbur Van Horn, St. Louis, MO US
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20150100420 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAKING A TARGET OFFER TO AN AUDIENCE USING AUDIENCE FEEDBACK - A method for real-time ranking of offers for consumer distribution includes: storing a plurality of offer data entries, each entry including an offer identifier and offer data; storing a consumer profile, the profile including data related to a consumer including a consumer identifier and consumer characteristics; storing a plurality of distribution data entries, each entry including data related to an offer previously distributed to the consumer including an offer identifier, offer data, and indication of at least one of: receipt, viewing, and acceptance of the offer; identifying a ranking of the offer data entries based on the respective included offer data, the consumer characteristics, and the offer data and indication included in each of the distribution data entries; and transmitting the offer data included in at least one of the offer data entries based on the rank to a computing device associated with the consumer. | 04-09-2015 |
Elaine Van Horn, Herndon, VA US
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20130179562 | NETWORK AUDITING TOOL - A method, performed by a computer device, may include scanning a network of digital cross connect devices to identify an open port and determining that the identified open port has been designated as unavailable in a provisioning database. The method may further include determining that the identified open port corresponds to a recoverable port and recovering the identified open port by designating the identified open port as available in the provisioning database, in response to determining that the identified open port corresponds to a recoverable port. | 07-11-2013 |
Erik Van Horn, Ocean View, NJ US
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20120318868 | BAR CODE SYMBOL READING SYSTEM EMPLOYING AN EXTREMELY ELONGATED LASER SCANNING BEAM CAPABLE OF READING POOR AND DAMAGED QUALITY BAR CODE SYMBOLS WITH IMPROVED LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE - A laser scanning bar code symbol reading system for scanning and reading poor quality or damaged bar code symbols. The system includes a housing having a light transmission window; an extremely-elongated laser beam production module for producing an extremely-elongated laser beam having (i) a direction of propagation extending along a z reference direction, (ii) a height dimension being indicated by the y reference direction, and (iii) a width dimension being indicated by the x reference direction, where x, y and z directions are orthogonal to each other. Each extremely-elongated laser beam is characterized by an elongation ratio (ER) that is defined as Y/X>4.5 for any point within the working range of the laser scanning bar code symbol reading system, extending along the z direction; where (i) Y indicates the beam height of the extremely-elongated laser beam measured in the Y reference direction, and X indicates the beam width of the extremely-elongated laser beam measured in the X reference direction, and (iii) the beam height (Y) and the laser beam width (X) are measured at 1/e | 12-20-2012 |
20130043312 | CODE SYMBOL READING SYSTEM EMPLOYING DYNAMICALLY-ELONGATED LASER SCANNING BEAMS FOR IMPROVED LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE - A laser scanning bar code symbol reading system for scanning and reading poor quality and damaged bar code symbols in flexible operating conditions. The system includes a housing having a light transmission window; a dynamically-elongated laser beam production module, including a multi-cavity visible laser diode (VLD), for producing a dynamically-elongated laser beam having (i) a direction of propagation extending along a z reference direction, (ii) a height dimension being indicated by the y reference direction, and (iii) a width dimension being indicated by the x reference direction, where x, y and z directions are orthogonal to each other. Each dynamically-elongated laser beam is characterized by an elongation ratio (ER) that is defined as Y/X where, for any point within the working range of the laser scanning bar code symbol reading system, extending along the z direction, (i) Y indicates the beam height of the dynamically-elongated laser beam measured in the Y reference direction, (ii) X indicates the beam width of the dynamically-elongated laser beam measured in the X reference direction, and (iii) the beam height (Y) and the laser beam width (X) are measured at 1/e | 02-21-2013 |
20130075464 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING AND REDEEMING BAR-CODED COUPONS DISPLAYED FROM THE LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY SURFACES OF INFORMATION DISPLAY DEVICES - Improved methods of and apparatus for managing and redeeming bar-coded coupons that are displayed from a light emitting display surface of an information storage and display device, such as a cell-phone, a smart-phone, or a data communication device. The linear (1D) bar code symbols, associated with bar-coded store coupons, are displayed on the light emitting display surface using in a pulse code modulation (PCM) format, wherein a substantial portion of the pixels on the light emitting display surface are energized and de-energized to emit red-wavelengths of light energy, at a rate which temporally corresponds to the spatial frequency of the bars and spaces of the linear bar code symbol, so that a laser scanning bar code symbol reading device is capable of reading the PCM formatted bar code symbol displayed from the light emitting display surface. | 03-28-2013 |
20130193212 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR READING VISIBLE AND/OR INVISIBLE CODE SYMBOLS IN A USER-TRANSPARENT MANNER USING VISIBLE/INVISIBLE ILLUMINATION SOURCE SWITCHING DURING DATA CAPTURE AND PROCESSING OPERATIONS - A digital imaging based symbol reading system has the capacity to automatically read both visible and invisible symbols in the same application environment. Typically, the system reads the symbols in a user-transparent manner. The system may employ visible/invisible illumination switching during operation. The system may include LED illumination sources. A method for reading both visible and invisible symbols using a single device is also disclosed. | 08-01-2013 |
20140034723 | APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING BAR CODES FROM LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY SURFACES - Disclosed is a method of and apparatus for managing and redeeming bar-coded coupons that are displayed from a light emitting display surface of an information storage and display device, such as a cell-phone, a smart-phone, or a data communication device. The linear (1D) bar code symbols, associated with bar-coded store coupons, are displayed on the light emitting display surface using in a pulse code modulation (PCM) format, wherein a substantial portion of the pixels on the light emitting display surface are energized and de-energized to emit red-wavelengths of light energy, at a rate which temporally corresponds to the spatial frequency of the bars and spaces of the linear bar code symbol, so that a laser scanning bar code symbol reading device is capable of reading the PCM formatted bar code symbol displayed from the light emitting display surface. | 02-06-2014 |
20140104416 | DIMENSIONING SYSTEM - A method for determining the dimensions of an object comprises projecting a laser pattern (e.g., a visible laser pattern) onto an object, capturing an image of the projected pattern on the object, and determining the dimensions of the object based, at least in part, on the captured image. An exemplary method includes projecting a laser pattern (e.g., a grid or a set of lines) onto a rectangular box. Typically, the box is positioned such that two non-parallel faces are visible to the system or device projecting the laser pattern and a camera system with known field of view characteristics. The camera system is used to capture an image of the laser light reflecting off of the box. | 04-17-2014 |
20140239071 | INDICIA READING TERMINALS AND METHODS FOR DECODING DECODABLE INDICIA EMPLOYING LIGHT FIELD IMAGING - A terminal for decoding decodable indicia includes a plenoptic imaging subsystem comprising an image sensor array and plenoptic imaging optics operable to project a plenoptic image of a space containing the decodable indicia onto the image sensor array, a hand held housing encapsulating a least a portion of the plenoptic imaging subsystem, a trigger for initiating operation of the plenoptic imaging subsystem to obtain plenoptic image data of the decodable indicia, and an illumination source for projecting illumination onto the decodable indicia; an aimer for projecting an aimer pattern onto the decodable indicia. The terminal is operable, responsive to detecting that the trigger has been actuated by an operator, to obtain plenoptic image data from the image sensor array, to obtain first rendered image data based on at least a portion of the plenoptic image data, and to attempt to decode the decodable indicia represented in the rendered image data. | 08-28-2014 |
20140353373 | APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING BAR CODES FROM LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY SURFACES - Disclosed is a method of and apparatus for managing and redeeming bar-coded coupons that are displayed from a light emitting display surface of an information storage and display device, such as a cell-phone, a smart-phone, or a data communication device. The linear (1D) bar code symbols, associated with bar-coded store coupons, are displayed on the light emitting display surface using in a pulse code modulation (PCM) format, wherein a substantial portion of the pixels on the light emitting display surface are energized and de-energized to emit red-wavelengths of light energy, at a rate which temporally corresponds to the spatial frequency of the bars and spaces of the linear bar code symbol, so that a laser scanning bar code symbol reading device is capable of reading the PCM formatted bar code symbol displayed from the light emitting display surface. | 12-04-2014 |
20140361082 | System and Method for Reading Code Symbols at Long Range Using Source Power Control - A system and method are presented for improving the performance of code scanners in the extended and far ranges. At these distances, the intensity of the laser beam reflected off the code symbol can be markedly decreased, thereby decreasing the likelihood of a successful reading of the code symbol by the code scanner. The system provides for dynamic power increases to the laser source to generate a greater dynamic range. | 12-11-2014 |
20150021397 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY READING CODE SYMBOLS - A system for selectively reading code symbols includes a code-symbol-capturing subsystem for acquiring information about code symbols within the code-symbol-capturing subsystem's field of view. The system also includes a code-symbol-decoding processor that detects a marked region of interest within the code-symbol-capturing subsystem's field of view. After initialization, the code-symbol-decoding processor decodes only those code symbols falling within the marked region of interest. | 01-22-2015 |
20150178536 | INDICIA READING TERMINALS AND METHODS EMPLOYING LIGHT FIELD IMAGING - A terminal for decoding decodable indicia includes a plenoptic imaging subsystem comprising an image sensor array and plenoptic imaging optics operable to project a plenoptic image of a space containing the decodable indicia onto the image sensor array, a hand held housing encapsulating a least a portion of the plenoptic imaging subsystem, a trigger for initiating operation of the plenoptic imaging subsystem to obtain plenoptic image data of the decodable indicia, and an illumination source for projecting illumination onto the decodable indicia; an aimer for projecting an aimer pattern onto the decodable indicia. The terminal is operable, responsive to detecting that the trigger has been actuated by an operator, to obtain plenoptic image data from the image sensor array, to obtain first rendered image data based on at least a portion of the plenoptic image data, and to attempt to decode the decodable indicia represented in the rendered image data. | 06-25-2015 |
20150278570 | HAND-MOUNTED INDICIA-READING DEVICE WITH FINGER MOTION TRIGGERING - A wearable indicia reader is worn on the back of a user's hand such that the act of pointing the user's index finger is sufficient to align the indicia reader and trigger the indicia-reading process. Triggering is achieved by sensing the user's finger in an image or by breaking a light path in a photogate. | 10-01-2015 |
20150287290 | MULTIFUNCTION POINT OF SALE SYSTEM - A point of sale system capable of operating in an indicia-reading mode or a verification mode is disclosed. In the indicia-reading mode, the point of sale system configures its illumination, imaging, and processing to read indicia as part of a normal checkout process. If triggered by a user or by an event, the point of sale system may operate in a verification mode. In the verification mode, the point of sale system enables the necessary illumination, imaging, and processing to verify an item. This verification includes illuminating the item in a way that causes a noticeable response from a security mark (or marks) on the item. An image of the response may be captured and processed to authenticate/verify the item. The point of sale system may then respond to the verification and/or may store the image/results as a record of the verification. | 10-08-2015 |
Harry R. Van Horn, Monterey, IN US
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20130160713 | INDEXED FEED DISPENSING MECHANISM - An improved livestock feeder provided with an adjustable feed dispensing mechanism including control levers which are operatively connected to the feed metering gates to control the flow of feed to livestock. The dispensing mechanism features a control lever which engage an array of indexing holes formed in the feeder to position the feed gate within the opening to adjust the amount of feed dispensed from the hopper. The dispensing mechanism includes a graduated scale corresponding to each of the index holes to provide a standard setting for the feeder which can be utilized by an animal producer to supply of feed flow at a given stage in the animal's life cycle to obtain a desired growth rate. | 06-27-2013 |
20150034015 | INDEXED FEED DISPENSING MECHANISM - An improved livestock feeder provided with an adjustable feed dispensing mechanism including control levers which are operatively connected to the feed metering gates to control the flow of feed to livestock. The dispensing mechanism features a control lever which engage an array of indexing holes formed in the feeder to position the feed gate within the opening to adjust the amount of feed dispensed from the hopper. The dispensing mechanism includes a graduated scale corresponding to each of the index holes to provide a standard setting for the feeder which can be utilized by an animal producer to supply of feed flow at a given stage in the animal's life cycle to obtain a desired growth rate. | 02-05-2015 |
Jody Van Horn, Underhill, VT US
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20080211530 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TESTING METHODS USING WELL BIAS MODIFICATION - Methods for testing a semiconductor circuit ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080211531 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TESTING METHODS USING WELL BIAS MODIFICATION - Methods for testing a semiconductor circuit ( | 09-04-2008 |
Jody J. Van Horn, Underhill, VT US
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20120272100 | PROGRAMMABLE ACTIVE THERMAL CONTROL - Test equipment provides interrupt capability to automatic testing as a means of actively controlling temperature of the device under test. A processor coupled to memory is responsive to computer-executable instructions contained in the memory. A test socket is coupled to a device under test and coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to interrupt an application pattern running on the device under test. In response to interrupting the application pattern, the processor is configured to cause a control pattern to run on the device under test and then cause the application pattern to restart running from the point of interruption on the device under test. | 10-25-2012 |
John D. Van Horn, Bedford, TX US
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20110286226 | High bay light - A high bay light including a mounting plate which may be secured to either a vertically disposed support or a horizontally disposed support. One to four LED light modules are secured to the mounting plate and are mounted thereon in such a way to achieve various lighting patterns. | 11-24-2011 |
20120218769 | LED light module - An LED light module for attachment to the outer end of a support arm extending from a support pole is disclosed. The LED light module includes a case having a clamp assembly secured thereto which is adapted to be clamped onto the outer end of the support arm. A module consisting of an LED panel, heat sink and power supply is selectively removably secured to the case as a unit or module so that the unit or module may be inserted into the case as a single unit or removed from the case as a single unit. The heat sink of the invention is comprised of a pair of heat sink members secured together. The power supply is secured to the heat sink at one end thereof with the LED panel secured to the bottom of the heat sink. | 08-30-2012 |
Kurtis Van Horn, Newport Coast, CA US
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20090215436 | Integrated Wireless Mobile Media System - A fully integrated completely wireless mobile media system for digital signage applications receives content from a mobile telephone network. The received content is wirelessly distributed to point of sale locations and wireless local hotspots via IEEE 802.11(n) or later communications protocol. Audio and high definition video are streamed over MIMO RF technology incorporating JPEG2000 or later compression algorithms providing transmission quality up to or better than wired connectivity over a wireless link. The system requires no wired communications infrastructure such that the entire system may travel, or advertising displays are readily relocatable within the retail environment. Media content can be unicast for point to point (single endpoint) or multicast for multi-endpoint delivery. The system supports wireless local hotspot connectivity. | 08-27-2009 |
Kurt Steven Van Horn, Tampa, FL US
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20150080409 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF USE, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - Embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to a 2,4-diaminoquinazoline compound, pharmaceutical compositions including a 2,4-diaminoquinazoline compound, methods of treatment of a condition (e.g., infection) or disease, methods of treatment using compositions or pharmaceutical compositions, and the like. | 03-19-2015 |
Matthew Van Horn, San Francisco, CA US
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20120124479 | Method And System For Tagging Content - Systems and methods for tagging digital content are provided. In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving and storing personal data of a first user of an internet-based social network. The personal data of the first user can include one or more digital images or other digital content that the first user is willing to share with other users of the social network. Accordingly, a request from a second user of the internet-based social network can be received to view some of the digital content of the first user. A viewer image can be used to tag the digital content of the first user allowing the owner of the digital content to quick determine the viewers. The viewer image can be a personal profile picture, an image, an icon, an avatar (two-dimensional or three-dimensional), or other on-screen representation that includes a visual indicator of the second user. | 05-17-2012 |
20120124508 | Method And System For A Personal Network - Systems and methods for asynchronous communications within an information sharing platform are provided. Traditional social network models use bi-directional friendship or unidirectional following. In contrast to these models, embodiments of the present invention provide for a unidirectional sharing friendship model. The unidirectional friendship model allows people to share information through a path of communications with a set of recipients selected by the sharer. | 05-17-2012 |
20130339449 | Method and System for Tagging Content - Systems and methods for tagging digital content are provided. In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving and storing personal data of a first user of an internet-based social network. The personal data of the first user can include one or more digital images or other digital content that the first user is willing to share with other users of the social network. Accordingly, a request from a second user of the internet-based social network can be received to view some of the digital content of the first user. A viewer image can be used to tag the digital content of the first user allowing the owner of the digital content to quick determine the viewers. The viewer image can be a personal profile picture, an image, an icon, an avatar (two-dimensional or three-dimensional), or other on-screen representation that includes a visual indicator of the second user. | 12-19-2013 |
Peter Van Horn, San Jose, CA US
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20080247377 | INDEPENDENT MEDIUM ACCESS CONTROL FOR DISCOVERING WIRELESS NETWORKS - In one aspect, a wireless transceiver transmits and receives wireless signals, and medium access controller independently initiates transitions from a scanning state to a power conserving state and from the power conserving state to the scanning state. In the scanning state, the medium access controller directs the wireless transceiver to receive frames on at least one wireless channel and the medium access controller scans the received frames for identifiers of one or more respective target access points. In the power conserving state, the medium access controller places at least one of the wireless transceiver and the medium access controller in a low-power mode of operation. | 10-09-2008 |
20130058316 | COEXISTENCE TIMER MECHANISM FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A common coexistence timer can be implemented on collocated or proximate wireless radio devices so that timing information associated with scheduled communications of each of the wireless radio devices is communicated with a common time reference. The coexistence timer provides the common time reference for the wireless radio devices. A transmitting wireless radio device can calculate a difference time associated with the timing information of a scheduled communication and can provide the difference time to a receiving wireless radio device. The receiving wireless radio device can convert the difference time into a time format corresponding to the receiving wireless radio device's local time reference. This can minimize interference between the collocated or proximate wireless radio devices, thus minimizing performance degradation, packet collision, and interference. Moreover, this also can eliminate timing errors due to the wireless radio devices using different timers operating at different frequencies or being synchronized to different crystals. | 03-07-2013 |
Randy Van Horn, Plymouth, MN US
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20140133806 | MULTIPORT OPTICAL FIBER TERMINAL - A multiport optical fiber connection terminal with a compact footprint has a configuration that allows for easy accessibility and interconnection of cables, while providing several mounting options and including storage space within the terminal. The terminal may include cable connectors that are configured to allow for weather proof installation of pre-terminated fiber optic cables with the terminal ports. | 05-15-2014 |
20150253527 | MULTIPORT OPTICAL FIBER TERMINAL - A multiport optical fiber connection terminal with a compact footprint has a configuration that allows for easy accessibility and interconnection of cables, while providing several mounting options and including storage space within the terminal. The terminal may include cable connectors that are configured to allow for weather proof installation of pre-terminated fiber optic cables with the terminal ports. | 09-10-2015 |
Richard Van Horn, Montlair, NJ US
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20090055907 | Authentification Broker for the Securities Industry - Identity-independent authentication tokens enable issuance of a single strong credential that can be mapped to an individual at each of multiple accounts within the online world. An issuer generates one or more authentication tokens for issuance to individuals or other entities. In some instances, each of these authentication tokens comprises a unique serial number. The individual or other entity may then request an authentication token from the issuer. The issuer may then issue the token to the individual without the need to ask or require the individual to identify his or herself. The individual may then map this issued authentication token to the individual's password at each of the individual's online accounts. | 02-26-2009 |
Roger Van Horn, Chesterfield, MO US
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20100198637 | Systems and Methods for Integrated Claims Processing - Systems and methods, such as may be executed by a computer or computer network, for the management of claims related to vehicles owned by an owner of a fleet of vehicles. The systems and methods allow for a single claim record to be accessed by a vehicle repair (VR) division, which is responsible for getting the vehicle repaired and a loss control (LC) division which is responsible for allocating the costs associated with the repair. Each of the divisions works with the same record to provide for an enhanced integrative environment and improved intercommunication. | 08-05-2010 |
Scott B. Van Horn, Dover, AR US
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20130107507 | Remote Control Floating Fishing Light | 05-02-2013 |
Scott T. Van Horn, Shenandoah, PA US
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20130285219 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT POWER GRID WITH IMPROVED ROUTING RESOURCES AND BYPASS CAPACITANCE - An integrated circuit power grid is provided with improved routing resources and bypass capacitance. A power grid for an integrated circuit comprises a plurality of thick metal layers having a plurality of metal traces, wherein at least one of the thick metal layers has a lower pitch than a substantial maximum pitch allowed under the design rules for a given integrated circuit fabrication technology. A power grid for an integrated circuit can also comprise a plurality of thin metal layers having a plurality of metal traces, wherein a plurality of the metal traces on different thin metal layers are connected by at least one via, wherein the at least one via is substantially surrounded by a metal trace on at least one thin metal level connected to a different power supply voltage than a power supply of one or more additional thin metal levels. The via can be positioned, for example, at an intersection of a given standard cell row and a given vertical strap. | 10-31-2013 |
Steve Van Horn, Baytown, TX US
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20110087918 | DISASTER RECOVERY - File system disaster recovery techniques provide automated monitoring, failure detection and multi-step failover from a primary designated target to one of a designated group of secondary designated targets. Secondary designated targets may be prioritized so that failover occurs in a prescribed sequence. Replication of information between the primary designated target and the secondary designated targets allows failover in a manner that maximizes continuity of operation. In addition, user-specified actions may be initiated on failure detection and/or on failover operations and/or on failback operations. | 04-14-2011 |
20120060050 | DISASTER RECOVERY - File system disaster recovery techniques provide automated monitoring, failure detection and multi-step failover from a primary designated target to one of a designated group of secondary designated targets. Secondary designated targets may be prioritized so that failover occurs in a prescribed sequence. Replication of information between the primary designated target and the secondary designated targets allows failover in a manner that maximizes continuity of operation. In addition, user-specified actions may be initiated on failure detection and/or on failover operations and/or on failback operations. | 03-08-2012 |
Tom Van Horn, Bellevue, WA US
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20110320301 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING BUYER AND SELLER INTERACTION DURING A GROUP-BUYING SALE - A method and system are provided that enable buyers and sellers to communicate with each other and to negotiate the purchase terms of featured merchandise in a group-buying opportunity. Sellers and buyers may use various forms of on-line group-buying mechanisms in conjunction with the negotiation features of the invention. Buyers may send various inquiries to sellers regarding merchandise offered for sale through the online group-buying sale. Sellers may respond to buyer questions and queries, and in some instances, sellers may communicate instructions to the on-line group-buying mechanism to alter the course of an on-line group-buying sale in progress, e.g., a further reduction in price. The method and system further provides a mechanism for calculating a demand curve based on received buyer offers and applying the demand curve to an on-line group-buying sale. | 12-29-2011 |
20110320362 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING BUYER AND SELLER INTERACTION DURING A GROUP-BUYING SALE - A method and system are provided that enable buyers and sellers to communicate with each other and to negotiate the purchase terms of featured merchandise in a group-buying opportunity. Sellers and buyers may use various forms of on-line group-buying mechanisms in conjunction with the negotiation features of the invention. Buyers may send various inquiries to sellers regarding merchandise offered for sale through the online group-buying sale. Sellers may respond to buyer questions and queries, and in some instances, sellers may communicate instructions to the on-line group-buying mechanism to alter the course of an on-line group-buying sale in progress, e.g., a further reduction in price. The method and system further provides a mechanism for calculating a demand curve based on received buyer offers and applying the demand curve to an on-line group-buying sale. | 12-29-2011 |
20110320363 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING BUYER AND SELLER INTERACTION DURING A GROUP-BUYING SALE - A method and system are provided that enable buyers and sellers to communicate with each other and to negotiate the purchase terms of featured merchandise in a group-buying opportunity. Sellers and buyers may use various forms of on-line group-buying mechanisms in conjunction with the negotiation features of the invention. Buyers may send various inquiries to sellers regarding merchandise offered for sale through the online group-buying sale. Sellers may respond to buyer questions and queries, and in some instances, sellers may communicate instructions to the on-line group-buying mechanism to alter the course of an on-line group-buying sale in progress, e.g., a further reduction in price. The method and system further provides a mechanism for calculating a demand curve based on received buyer offers and applying the demand curve to an on-line group-buying sale. | 12-29-2011 |
20110320364 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING BUYER AND SELLER INTERACTION DURING A GROUP-BUYING SALE - A method and system are provided that enable buyers and sellers to communicate with each other and to negotiate the purchase terms of featured merchandise in a group-buying opportunity. Sellers and buyers may use various forms of on-line group-buying mechanisms in conjunction with the negotiation features of the invention. Buyers may send various inquiries to sellers regarding merchandise offered for sale through the online group-buying sale. Sellers may respond to buyer questions and queries, and in some instances, sellers may communicate instructions to the on-line group-buying mechanism to alter the course of an on-line group-buying sale in progress, e.g., a further reduction in price. The method and system further provides a mechanism for calculating a demand curve based on received buyer offers and applying the demand curve to an on-line group-buying sale. | 12-29-2011 |
Walter R. Van Horn, Lancaster, CA US
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20130230674 | MASK STRAP HEAD, FACIAL OR EAR CUSHION - An head, facial or ear cushion for mounting to a strap of a respiratory or traditional device. The head, facial or ear cushion comprises an elongate flattened body which defines an internal cavity for accommodating a strap of a respiratory or traditional device and generally has a flattened oval shape forming two elongate opposed exterior surfaces. The two opposed surfaces are generally planar and extend substantially parallel to one another so that a width of the head, facial or ear cushion is at least twice a thickness of the head, facial or ear cushion. The body is configured so as to restrict axial movement of the body along the strap, during use. In one embodiment, the body is folded into a folded configuration, about a longitudinal centerline, to define the internal cavity which at least partially encloses while in another embodiment, the body is generally oval in shape and has an exterior surface which extends completely around and encases the strap. | 09-05-2013 |