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Alan Vaughn, Reston, VA US
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20130018719 | ANALYZING EFFECTS OF ADVERTISING - One or more systems, processes, and models are provided to determine the effectiveness of different elements of an advertising campaign. Using the one or more systems, processes, and models, advertising effectiveness metrics are determined that indicate the relative effectiveness of the different elements of the campaign. A model may be generated by the system using information about the manner in which consumers are exposed to advertisements. The information, for example, can include a history of exposures to advertisements in the campaign that occur before a user submits input, such as a survey response. In addition, the information also can include a history of exposures to advertisements in the campaign that occur after the user submits input, such as a survey response. As a result, the effectiveness can be distributed across multiple exposures experienced by consumers rather than a single exposure. | 01-17-2013 |
20130054628 | Data Fusion Using Behavioral Factors - A first data set associated with a first group of users is accessed. The first data set includes demographic data, online behavior data, and additional user data associated with the users in the first group. A second data set associated with a second group of users is accessed. The second data set includes demographic data and online behavior data but not additional user data associated with the users in the second group. One or more sets of matched users are determined based on the demographic data and online behavior data included in the first data set and the demographic data and online behavior data included in the second data set. Each set includes a user from the first group matched with a user from the second group. Based on the one or more sets of matched users, an augmented second data set that includes additional user data associated with the users in the second group is generated. One or more reports are generated based on the augmented second data set. | 02-28-2013 |
Alexander Vaughn, San Jose, CA US
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20140033324 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVANCED CONTROL TOOLS FOR ADMINISTRATORS IN A CLOUD-BASED SERVICE - A cloud-based platform (e.g., cloud-based collaboration and/or storage platform/service) is described that provides advanced control tools for administrators of an enterprise account. The advanced control tools permit the administrator to set mobile security settings for mobile devices running applications that allow a user to access enterprise data in the cloud-based platform; activity notification archiving; support for multiple email domains; automation processes; and policies. The settings selected by the administrator are applied enterprise-wide within the cloud-based platform. | 01-30-2014 |
Brad L. Vaughn, San Diego, CA US
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20130102253 | DISTRIBUTED CONTROL OF MEDICAL DEVICES TO AVOID EFFECTS OF INTERFERENCE - Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques and apparatus for transmitting relatively more critical information between devices using a first wireless technology and transmitting relatively less critical information using a second wireless technology more susceptible to interference than the first wireless technology. One example method generally includes performing an association with a second apparatus via a first wireless technology, wherein the first wireless technology requires proximity between the first and second apparatuses; communicating first information with the second apparatus via the first wireless technology, a second wireless technology, or a combination of both the first and second wireless technologies, while the first and second apparatuses are still in proximity; and communicating second information with the second apparatus via the second wireless technology. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102963 | SECURE AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH REPLICATION - Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques and apparatus for secure automatic configuration of equipment through replication. One example method generally includes receiving a request for configuration information used to configure at least a first device to be replicated in at least a second device; and communicating the configuration information to the second device, in response to the request. At least one of the first and second wireless devices may be a medical device, and/or the configuration information may include patient treatment information. In this manner, the amount of configuration data entry by a caregiver and the number of errors in this configuration data are most likely considerably reduced. Furthermore, in an emergency, a common medical treatment may be easily configured for many patients at once (i.e., the configuration information may be easily replicated from patient device to patient device). | 04-25-2013 |
Brenda Esperum Vaughn, Coon Rapids, MN US
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20130090978 | RISK-BASED EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL ADVISORS - A particular method includes selecting a financial advisor from a plurality of financial advisors. The selected financial advisor has a plurality of financial advising relationships with a plurality of clients. The financial advising relationships are automatically evaluated based on a plurality of risk assessment rules. A relationship risk score for each of the financial advising relationships is computed. | 04-11-2013 |
Corey Vaughn, Brimfield, IL US
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20130281244 | COLD START CLUTCH FOR CVT TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission (CVT) for a vehicle engine which provides enhanced cold starting and reduced wear under all conditions. The transmission includes mechanical transmission components, hydrostatic transmission components, and a clutch to decouple only the mechanical transmission components from driving engagement with the engine or other power source. Decoupling allows cold starting with significantly reduced parasitic losses. The transmission may use a hydraulic circuit to re-engage the mechanical transmission components with the input power source and full driving re-engagement of the transmission with the power source, such as an engine, after the transmission reaches a desired speed. | 10-24-2013 |
Dana G. Vaughn, Boston, MA US
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20140236188 | INTRODUCER SHEATH WITH KNOT PUSHER AND SUTURE TRIMMER - A device configured as a knot pusher and/or a suture trimmer is provided. The device can deliver and secure a suture knot. The apparatus can also trim the suture after the suture knot is secured. | 08-21-2014 |
David Vaughn, Central, SC US
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20150019267 | POST-DISASTER ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A disaster assessment system is presented. The disaster assessment system generates one or more impact reports detailing the nature of how a disaster has impacted a building site based on sensor data associated with the building site that is collected after the disaster. According to one aspect of the inventive subject matter, the disaster assessment system includes a sensor platform, a pre-disaster database, a historic disaster database, and an impact assessment engine. The sensor platform obtains sensor data reflecting a building site before, during, and/or after an event. The impact assessment engine derives a pre-event 3D model based on sensor data collected by the sensor platform before the event, and derives a post-event 3D model based on sensor data collected by the sensor platform after the event. The impact assessment engine then generates the impact reports based on a difference between the pre-event 3D model and the post-event 3D model. | 01-15-2015 |
David T. Vaughn, Union Grove, WI US
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20130319106 | Flow Meter with Hollow Blocking Rotor - A flow meter is disclosed with a hollow blocking rotor. The flow meter includes a housing that has a cavity with an inlet and an outlet. The flow meter also includes a pair of displacement rotors with a blocking rotor disposed between the displacement rotors. The blocking rotor includes a pair of convex walls and a pair of concave walls. The blocking rotor further includes a shaft coupled to the pair of concave walls. Each concave wall is disposed between and coupled to a pair of opposing convex walls. The concave walls provide clearance for rotation of the displacement rotors when the displacement rotors sweep along the concave walls. The hollow configuration of the blocking rotor reduces the impedance of the flow meter. | 12-05-2013 |
Edward A. Vaughn, Rochester, MI US
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20140135169 | DIRECT DRIVE TRANSMISSION DECOUPLER - An electric drive module for use in electric vehicles includes an electric traction motor, a geared reduction unit driven by the electric motor, a differential unit interconnecting a pair of axleshafts to a pair of wheels, and a disconnect mechanism for selectively coupling and uncoupling the geared reduction unit and the differential unit. The disconnect mechanism is configured to normally couple the geared reduction unit to the differential unit. The disconnect mechanism uncouples the geared reduction unit from the differential unit to prevent peak torque transients and torque reversals between the electric motor and the wheels. | 05-15-2014 |
Frank Vaughn, Pleasanton, CA US
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20130162838 | Transformation between Image and Map Coordinates - Systems and methods for transformations between image and map coordinates, such as those associated with a video surveillance system, are described herein. An example of a method described herein includes selecting a reference point within the image with known image coordinates and map coordinates, computing at least one transformation parameter with respect to a location and a height of the camera and the reference point, detecting a target location to be tracked within the image, determining image coordinates of the target location, and computing map coordinates of the target location based on the image coordinates of the target location and the at least one transformation parameter. | 06-27-2013 |
Glen Vaughn, Sedona, AZ US
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20140134586 | ORTHOPEDIC TOOL POSITION AND TRAJECTORY GUI - A prosthetic hip installation system comprising a reamer, an impactor, a tracking element, and a remote system. The tracking element can be integrated into the reamer or impactor for providing tracking data on the position or orientation. Alternatively, the tracking element can be housed in a separate module that can be coupled to either the reamer or impactor. The tracking element will couple to a predetermined location. Points in 3D space can be registered to provide a frame of reference for the tracking element or when the tracking element is moved from tool to tool. The tracking element sends data from the reamer or impactor wirelessly. The remote system receives the tracking data and can further process the data. A display on the remote system can support placement and orientation of the tool to aid in the installation of the prosthetic component. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135616 | MEDICAL DEVICE MOTION AND ORIENTATION TRACKING SYSTEM - A prosthetic hip installation system comprising a reamer, an impactor, a tracking element, and a remote system. The tracking element can be integrated into the reamer or impactor for providing tracking data on the position or orientation. Alternatively, the tracking element can be housed in a separate module that can be coupled to either the reamer or impactor. The tracking element will couple to a predetermined location. Points in 3D space can be registered to provide a frame of reference for the tracking element or when the tracking element is moved from tool to tool. The tracking element sends data from the reamer or impactor wirelessly. The remote system receives the tracking data and can further process the data. A display on the remote system can support placement and orientation of the tool to aid in the installation of the prosthetic component. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135744 | MOTION AND ORIENTATION SENSING MODULE OR DEVICE FOR POSITIONING OF IMPLANTS - At least one embodiment is directed to a tracking system for the muscular-skeletal system. The tracking system can identify position and orientation. The tracking system can be attached to a device or integrated into a device. In one embodiment, the tracking system couples to a handheld tool. The handheld tool with the tracking system and one or more sensors can be used to generate tracking data of the tool location and trajectory while measuring parameters of the muscular-skeletal system at an identified location. The tracking system can be used in conjunction with a second tool to guide the second tool to the identified location of the first tool. The tracking system can guide the second tool along the same trajectory as the first tool. For example, the second tool can be used to install a prosthetic component at a predetermined location and a predetermined orientation. The tracking system can track hand movements of a surgeon holding the handheld tool within 1 millimeter over a path less than 5 meters. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135773 | PROSTHETIC HIP INSTALLATION SYSTEM - A prosthetic hip installation system comprising a reamer, an impactor, a tracking element, and a remote system. The tracking element can be integrated into the reamer or impactor for providing tracking data on the position or orientation. Alternatively, the tracking element can be housed in a separate module that can be coupled to either the reamer or impactor. The tracking element will couple to a predetermined location. Points in 3D space can be registered to provide a frame of reference for the tracking element or when the tracking element is moved from tool to tool. The tracking element sends data from the reamer or impactor wirelessly. The remote system receives the tracking data and can further process the data. A display on the remote system can support placement and orientation of the tool to aid in the installation of the prosthetic component. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136143 | MUSCULAR-SKELETAL TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - At least one embodiment is directed to a tracking system for the muscular-skeletal system. The tracking system can identify position and orientation. The tracking system can be attached to a device or integrated into a device. In one embodiment, the tracking system couples to a handheld tool. The handheld tool with the tracking system and one or more sensors can be used to generate tracking data of the tool location and trajectory while measuring parameters of the muscular-skeletal system at an identified location. The tracking system can be used in conjunction with a second tool to guide the second tool to the identified location of the first tool. The tracking system can guide the second tool along the same trajectory as the first tool. For example, the second tool can be used to install a prosthetic component at a predetermined location and a predetermined orientation. The tracking system can track hand movements of a surgeon holding the handheld tool within 1 millimeter over a path less than 5 meters. | 05-15-2014 |
Glen Vaughn, Dania Beach, FL US
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20160081762 | MUSCULAR-SKELETAL TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - At least one embodiment is directed to a tracking system for the muscular-skeletal system. The tracking system can identify position and orientation. The tracking system can be attached to a device or integrated into a device. In one embodiment, the tracking system couples to a handheld tool. The handheld tool with the tracking system and one or more sensors can be used to generate tracking data of the tool location and trajectory while measuring parameters of the muscular-skeletal system at an identified location. The tracking system can be used in conjunction with a second tool to guide the second tool to the identified location of the first tool. The tracking system can guide the second tool along the same trajectory as the first tool. For example, the second tool can be used to install a prosthetic component at a predetermined location and a predetermined orientation. The tracking system can track hand movements of a surgeon holding the handheld tool within 1 millimeter over a path less than 5 meters. | 03-24-2016 |
Jared Davis Vaughn, Fairview, PA US
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20160040583 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING FLOW RESISTANCE IN AN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - Various methods and systems are provided for adjusting flow resistances in an engine cooling system. In one example, a method for an engine includes adjusting a first resistance of a radiator main return line to be greater than a second resistance of a sub-cooled return line in response to an engine speed below a threshold speed, the sub-cooled return line arranged in parallel with the radiator main return line in an engine cooling system. | 02-11-2016 |
Jason Dean Vaughn, Jacksonville, FL US
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20150310361 | AGGREGATION AND WORKFLOW ENGINES FOR MANAGING PROJECT INFORMATION - A system includes an aggregation engine that initiates a first interface module in response to a first request from a first user that indicates a first type of project information. The aggregation engine also receives, via the first interface module, the first type of project information and stores the first type of project information in a memory. The system additionally includes a workflow engine that initiates one or more workflows that indicate certain project information requested by an external group. The workflow engine retrieves, from the memory and based upon the initiated one or more workflows, a first subset of the first type of project information and formats the first subset of project information according to the workflow. The system also includes an export engine that transmits the formatted first subset of project information to the external group according to the initiated one or more workflows. | 10-29-2015 |
20150310390 | AGGREGATION AND WORKFLOW ENGINES FOR MANAGING PROJECT INFORMATION - A system includes an aggregation engine that receives a build sheet entry from a user that includes a configuration item, a category, and a value. The system also includes a workflow engine that determines a first approver associated with the configuration item and a second approver associated with the category. The workflow engine transmits a first approval request to the first approver and a second approval request to the second approver. The workflow engine receives a first response that indicates that the first approver approved the build sheet entry and a second response that indicates that the second approver denied the build sheet entry. The workflow engine receives an updated build sheet entry from the user that includes the configuration item, the category, and an updated value. The workflow engine transmits an updated second approval request to the second approver and receives an updated second response that indicates that the second approver approved the updated build sheet entry. The system also includes an export engine that exports the build sheet entry to an external group. | 10-29-2015 |
Jeffrey L. Vaughn, Newton, MA US
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20150367366 | AEROSOL DISPENSER WITH EDIBLE CARTRIDGE - An aerosolizing delivery device can include a carriage configured to be detachably connected to a mouthpiece and to receive and support an aerosolizable powder-filled cartridges in a desired position relative to the mouthpiece. The carriage can include: a housing defining a reservoir and a carriage outlet, the carriage outlet configured to permit fluid communication between the reservoir and an exterior of the carriage. A surface of the housing can be configured to define a bypass port between the housing and a surface of the mouthpiece when the carriage is assembled with the mouthpiece to form the delivery device. | 12-24-2015 |
20160023826 | ENCLOSING MATERIALS IN NATURAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS - An edible composition, particularly an edible transport system, can be an edible substance and a cross-linked matrix encapsulating the edible substance, the cross-linked matrix comprising (1) at least one edible polymer and edible particles or (2) a plurality of edible polymers. | 01-28-2016 |
Jeffrey Moss Vaughn, Colerain Township, OH US
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20140366695 | METHOD OF PERFORATING A NONLINEAR LINE OF WEAKNESS - A method of perforating a web includes: rotating a cylinder comprising a longitudinal cylinder axis and at least one shaped anvil disposed on the cylinder; operatively engaging a support with the cylinder, wherein the support is moveable with respect to the cylinder; positioning a blade disposed on the support so as to cooperate in contacting relationship with the anvil, wherein the blade is substantially parallel to the longitudinal cylinder axis, and wherein at least one of the blade and the anvil comprise a plurality of teeth, and wherein adjacent teeth are separated by a recessed portion; and feeding a web between the cylinder and the support while the blade cooperates in contacting relationship with shaped anvil to perforate the web. | 12-18-2014 |
20140366702 | PERFORATING APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A NONLINEAR LINE OF WEAKNESS - A perforating apparatus includes a longitudinal cylinder axis about which a cylinder rotates. At least one shaped anvil is disposed on the cylinder. Further, a support operatively engages with the cylinder, and the support is moveable with respect to the cylinder. A blade is disposed on the support so as to cooperate in contacting relationship with the anvil, and the blade is substantially parallel to the longitudinal cylinder axis. At least one of the blade and the anvil comprises a plurality of teeth, and adjacent teeth are separated by a recessed portion. A web is perforated as the web passes between the rotating cylinder and the support and the blade cooperates with the anvil. | 12-18-2014 |
20140370224 | NONLINEAR LINE OF WEAKNESS FORMED BY A PERFORATING APPARATUS - A web includes a curvilinear line of weakness. The curvilinear line of weakness includes a plurality of perforations. Each of the plurality of perforations is separated by a bond area. Each of the plurality of perforations has a perforation length and each bond area has a non-perforation length. In one embodiment, at least two of the perforations lengths are substantially equal. In an alternate embodiment, at least two of the non-perforations lengths are substantially equal. In yet another embodiment, at least two of the non-perforations lengths are substantially unequal and at least two of the perforation lengths are substantially unequal. | 12-18-2014 |
Joel Michael Vaughn, Groveport, OH US
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20130067826 | Polycrystalline Diamond Compacts Having Improved Wear Characteristics, and Method of Making the Same - A method of making a polycrystalline diamond compact includes mixing a diamond particle feed with a binder to form a mixture, forming the mixture into a precompact, heating the pre-compact in a non-oxidizing atmosphere to substantially drive off the binder, oxidizing the pre-compact in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature and for a time sufficient to burn off non-diamond carbon without overoxidizing diamond, and sintering the pre-compact at high pressure and high temperature to form a polycrystalline diamond compact. The method may also include oxidizing the diamond particle feed prior to mixing with the binder. | 03-21-2013 |
20150151409 | ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM CARBIDE ALTERNATIVE CATALYST FOR POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND COMPACT FORMATION - A superabrasive compact and a method of making the superabrasive compact are disclosed. A superabrasive compact may comprise a superabrasive volume comprising about 60 to about 99.5 weight % superabrasive particles, about 0.5 to 40 weight % catalysts. The catalyst comprises a non-transitional metal atom. | 06-04-2015 |
John Vaughn, Fair Haven, NJ US
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20130224140 | Aluminum Salt Containing High Percentage of Al30 - A composition comprising an aluminum chlorohydrate salt, the aluminum chlorohydrate salt having at least 50 mole % Al | 08-29-2013 |
20140147405 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING POLYHYDROXYOXOALUMINUM CATIONS AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A composition comprising a polyhydroxyoxoaluminum cation detectable at 76 ppm by | 05-29-2014 |
20140314700 | ANTIPERSPIRANT ACTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An antiperspirant active composition comprising an aluminum salt, the aluminum salt (i) having an aluminum to chloride molar ratio of 0.3:1 to 3:1; and (ii) having a species of polyhydroxyoxoaluminum cation detectable at 76 ppm by | 10-23-2014 |
20150132242 | Method of Making an Aluminum Salt Composition - A method of making aluminum salt compositions using a combination of a basic organic buffer with a source of alkaline earth metal ions. This selection of basic organic buffer provides for a lower alkaline earth metal salt content in the composition made by the method. | 05-14-2015 |
20160106643 | ANTIPERSPIRANT ACTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - An antiperspirant active composition comprising an aluminum salt, the aluminum salt (i) having an aluminum to chloride molar ratio of 0.3:1 to 3:1; and (ii) having a species of polyhydroxyoxoaluminum cation detectable it 76 ppm by | 04-21-2016 |
John E. Vaughn, Palatine, IL US
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20140274312 | Token Dispenser System, Installation Apparatus, and Method - A token dispensing system is adapted suitable for installing a token dispenser in a game device. A mounting bracket for the token dispenser provides a simple and inexpensive way to install the token dispenser as part of the token dispensing system inside the housing of a game device. The dispensing system includes an electronic control circuit that controls an alarm device to provide a low level warning signal when the level of tokens in the token dispenser is low and an empty warning signal when the token dispenser is empty. The electronic control circuit controls dispensing tokens from the token dispenser such that a user receives the correct number of tokens even if the dispenser runs out of tokens in the middle of dispensing a selected number of tokens during a transaction. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph Todd Vaughn, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20130291381 | INTEGRATED CIRCULATORS SHARING A CONTINUOUS CIRCUIT - The present invention is directed to a circuit assembly that includes an integrated circulator assembly. The circuit assembly has a first substrate, which contains a continuous circuit trace that includes a circulator component from the circulator assembly and at least one electrical component from the circuit assembly. A second substrate is disposed beneath the first substrate and includes a cladding on one surface. The second substrate contains an aperture that accepts a ferrite element, which is axially aligned with the circulator component of the circuit trace. A conductive material is placed across the ferrite element so that it forms a continuous ground plane with the cladding, which is common to the entire circuit trace. The circulator assembly also contains a magnet bonded to the ferrite element. The circulator assembly may also include a yoke disposed below the magnet to shield the circulator from external magnetic fields. | 11-07-2013 |
Larry F. Vaughn, Indiana, PA US
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20160018236 | ELECTRONIC SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER SYSTEM - An electronic substitute bus driver system for school buses to provide improved student safety and student control. The system includes (1) a music module for broadcasting soothing music through a speaker system on the school bus during transit, (2) an announcement module for selectively announcing instructions and student drop off locations through the speaker system, wherein the announcement module automatically overrides the music module, (3) a GPS system integrated with the announcement module to provide the student drop off locations and bus routing information, and (4) a route selection module integrated with the GPS system for providing bus routing information to the driver. | 01-21-2016 |
Mark A. Vaughn, Wyandotte, OK US
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20150232213 | Combination Wire And Plastic Strapping Device - A system and method of using a combination strapping machine including a wire tying system and a plastic tying system is provided. Embodiments of the strapping machine include a common frame coupled to a wire strapping system, a single wire track, a plastic strapping system, and a single plastic track. In some embodiments, the combination strapping machine includes a strapping machine frame having a common track perimeter and a top side. Further, the strapping machine includes a plastic tying system configured to apply a plastic strap to a baled material, and a wire tying system configured to apply a wire strap to the baled material, wherein the track for the wire tying medium is adjacent the track for the plastic tying medium. In some embodiments, the combination strapping machine is controlled by a common interface that coordinates both plastic and wire strapping. | 08-20-2015 |
20150251788 | Gripping Mechanism - A gripping mechanism for securing an end of a wire during tying with a wire tying system is provided. The gripping mechanism may secure a first end of a wire strap around a bale of recycled material during knotting of the wire strap. As such, the gripping mechanism includes a gripping lever having a contact region adjacent the first end of the wire strap. In embodiments, the contact region includes at least one surface feature configured to secure the first end of the wire based on pivoting of the gripping lever. In further embodiments, the contact region of the gripping lever disengages the wire based on rotation of the gripping lever in a first direction. Further, the contact region of the gripping lever may engage against the first end of the wire based on rotation of the griping lever in a second direction, during actuation of the gripping mechanism. | 09-10-2015 |
Mark Allen Vaughn, Carthage, MO US
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20150066214 | CONTROL USER INTERFACE FOR TYING SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and user interfaces for controlling a bulk material baling system are provided. One embodiment of the invention relates to a user interface for controlling components of a tying system, providing a wire odometer that determines and displays real-time information on the use of consumables by the tying system, such as an amount of remaining wire. Embodiments of the wire odometer simultaneously monitor and display an amount of remaining wire on a wire carrier, and a corresponding number of straps remaining to be tied by the current wire carrier. Further embodiments of the user interface provide monitoring data and remaining-use expectancy indicators for individual system components. Additional embodiments of the user interface are configured to control various features of components of a combination tying system that straps bailed material with alternate tying heads, providing both wire strapping and plastic strapping capabilities. | 03-05-2015 |
Michael Vaughn, North Chili, NY US
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20130322751 | Band Dependent Linearization for Multiband Remotely Sensed and Aerial Imagery - A system for processing a multiband image, including digital computer memory for storing a multiband image having multiple bands of image data; and processing circuitry for processing the multiband image, wherein the processing circuitry (a) determines pixel locations in the bands of the multiband image having values above the band-specific white value threshold for each of the bands of the multiband image, (b) determines a band-specific correction factor for each of plural bands of the multiband image based on the determined pixel locations, and (c) applies the corresponding band-specific correction factor to the respective plural bands of the multiband image to produce a corrected image. | 12-05-2013 |
20140307965 | BAND DEPENDENT LINEARIZATION FOR MULTIBAND REMOTELY SENSED AND AERIAL IMAGERY - A system for processing a multiband image, including digital computer memory for storing a multiband image having multiple bands of image data; and processing circuitry for processing the multiband image, wherein the processing circuitry (a) determines pixel locations in the bands of the multiband image having values above the band-specific white value threshold for each of the bands of the multiband image, (b) determines a band-specific correction factor for each of plural bands of the multiband image based on the determined pixel locations, and (c) applies the corresponding band-specific correction factor to the respective plural bands of the multiband image to produce a corrected image. | 10-16-2014 |
Michael Vaughn, Ketchum, OK US
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20140123416 | Pipeline Pig Signal Trigger Cavity Seal - A pipeline pig signal includes sealing means located within a lower end of the trigger cavity of the signal which prevents pipeline debris from entering the trigger cavity. The sealing means moves between a first sealing position and a second sealing position in response to the trigger moving between a non-triggered and triggered position. The sealing means may be a polymer boot, a filter arrangement, a sliding piston arrangement, or a sliding shelf arrangement. | 05-08-2014 |
Michael A. Vaughn, Oxford, MI US
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20140097583 | Goalie Skate - The inventive skate consists of an upper that is designed to accept the foot of the user. Other portions of the upper are preferably constructed using a semi-rigid material, such as fiberglass, nylon, plastic, etc. These semi-rigid portions of the upper decrease the flexibility of the upper in certain sections, thus increasing performance. The inventive skate also includes a blade chassis. The chassis includes a lower portion that is adapted to hold the skate's blade and an upper portion that is adapted to cover a portion of the upper. The inventive skate is configured so that the center of gravity of the skater is disposed generally centrally along the length of the skate chassis. This skate configuration is generally referred to as neutral pitch. | 04-10-2014 |
20150128325 | GOALIE PAD - An inventive hockey pad with a recoil plate added to the pad to protect the internal padding by spreading impact loads, giving the pad longer performance life. In the preferred embodiment, the recoil plate is constructed of flexible carbon fiber that returns to its original shape. This property of the recoil plate effectively forces the pad back into its original shape after it is flexed. | 05-14-2015 |
Nicole D. Vaughn, Mullica Hill, NJ US
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20150275106 | BASESTOCK PRODUCTION FROM FEEDS CONTAINING SOLVENT EXTRACTS - Methods are provided for producing Group II/III lubricant base oil products where at least a portion of the feedstock for forming the lubricant base oil product is a solvent extract fraction from a Group I lubricant production facility. This can increase the overall volume of feedstock available for production of Group II/III lubricant base oils by using a lower value stream (Group I solvent extract) as a portion of the feedstock. The solvent extract fraction can be added to a full range lubricant feedstock or to a portion of a lubricant feedstock, such as adding an extract fraction to a higher viscosity portion (such as a heavy neutral portion) of a feedstock for lubricant production, while a lower viscosity portion (such as a light neutral portion) is processed without addition of an extract fraction. | 10-01-2015 |
Norman L. Vaughn, Kingsport, TN US
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20140182060 | MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - A mattress assembly includes a foundation that defines first and second axes oriented along the length and the width of the foundation, respectively. The mattress assembly further includes a mattress supported atop the foundation and means for securing the mattress to the foundation to inhibit sliding movement of the mattress relative to the foundation along at least one of the first and second axes. | 07-03-2014 |
20140188018 | MASSAGE CUSHION ASSEMBLIES - A massage cushion assembly for providing a massage to a user resting on the massage cushion assembly is provided. The massage cushion assembly includes a body supporting portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a base portion defining one or more slots extending longitudinally through the base portion, and a massage unit including one or more massage members. Each of the massage members is movable along a length of a particular slot and between a raised position and a lowered position. Each massage member is further positioned in a particular slot such that a head portion of the massage member extends out of the slot and presses against the second surface of the body supporting portion when the massage member is in the raised position. | 07-03-2014 |
20150374136 | MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - A mattress assembly includes a foundation that defines first and second axes oriented along the length and the width of the foundation, respectively. The mattress assembly further includes a mattress supported atop the foundation and means for securing the mattress to the foundation to inhibit sliding movement of the mattress relative to the foundation along at least one of the first and second axes. | 12-31-2015 |
Robert H. Vaughn, Bethel Park, PA US
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20130194720 | DOUBLE LAYER CAPACITORS - Activated carbons having improved volumetric capacitance and double layer capacitors including these activated carbons are described herein. | 08-01-2013 |
20130284673 | MITIGATING LEACHING OF ARSENIC AND ANTIMONY FROM ACTIVATED CARBON - Activated carbon having a low contact pH and their use in the purification of water, as well as methods for making such low contact pH activated carbon and filters and methods for purifying water are described herein. The methods for preparing such low contact pH activated carbons provides an effective and less costly means for preparing activated carbons for purification processes. | 10-31-2013 |
Robert L. Vaughn, Santa Clara, CA US
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20140236958 | EVOLVING METADATA - Described herein are techniques related to inferring context information for a piece of content. A client context agent infers the context information by associating the piece of content with information in the computing environment. The association may be made in response to a user interaction with the piece of content in an application, and the information in the computing environment is external to the application. For example, if a user sends an email, the client context went may use a keyword analysis to associate the email with a web page that is open concurrently, and then embed as evolving metadata the Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) of the web page in the email. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 08-21-2014 |
Robert L. Vaughn, Portland, OR US
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20150365826 | Methods, Systems and Apparatus to Pair Medical Devices to an In-Body Network - Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to pair devices to an in-body network. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a device capability manager to identify remote sensors associated with a candidate medical device, an encryption engine to provide the candidate medical device with hashing instructions to be applied to input values from selected ones of the remote sensors, a measurement engine to acquire input values from local sensors corresponding to the selected ones of the available remote sensors during a measurement schedule, the encryption engine to apply the hashing instructions to the input values from the local sensors, and a pairing engine to authorize the candidate medical device when an encryption key associated with the remote sensors includes a threshold indication of parity with an encryption key associated with the local sensors. | 12-17-2015 |
Robin H. Vaughn US
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20150157227 | Electromyography System - Methods for determining structural integrity of a bone within the spine of a patient, the bone having a first aspect and a second aspect, wherein the second aspect separated from the first aspect by a width and located adjacent to a spinal nerve. The methods involve (a) applying an electrical stimulus to the first aspect of the bone; (b) electrically monitoring a muscle myotome associated with the spinal nerve to detect if an onset neuro-muscular response occurs in response to the application of the electrical stimulus to the first aspect of the bone; (c) automatically increasing the magnitude of the electrical stimulus to until the onset neuro-muscular response is detected; and (d) communicating to a user via at least one of visual and audible means information representing the magnitude of the electrical stimulus which caused the onset neuro-muscular response. | 06-11-2015 |
Shannon Vaughn, Charlottesville, VA US
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20140343675 | Balloon Implant Device - A shoulder implant device includes one or more fixation features including an acromial intrusion element and an inflatable humeral balloon portion that receives a fluid through the acromial intrusion element. The intrusion element comprises a valve that can receive multiple needle sticks to add or remove fluid to or from the inflatable humeral balloon. The device is implanted in a subacromial space such that the one or more fixation features at least secure the device to the acromion and the inflatable balloon portion rests against the proximal end of the corresponding humerus. Fluid in the balloon portion maintains separation of the acromion and the humerus to reduce or prevent impingement. | 11-20-2014 |
Spencer Pedersen Vaughn, Celfax, NC US
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20150014365 | FOOD DISPENSING JAR - The present invention relates to a container for dispensing a viscous food product such as peanut butter. The container has a spiral groove in which a bottom fits into and can spiral upwards to dispense the product from the top of the container. | 01-15-2015 |
Teresa Gail Vaughn, Jupiter, FL US
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20140124630 | GARBAGE BAG RETENTION RING - An apparatus for retaining the opening of a garbage bag is provided. A garbage bag retention ring can include a flexible and invertible base ring and a flexible and invertible retention ring fixed to the base ring. The base ring and the retention ring can each have about the same diameter. The base ring and the retention ring invert to expose an interior surface of the retention ring as an exterior surface. The garbage bag retention ring can further include at least one aperture formed between a junction of the base ring and the retention ring that is adapted to receive an edge of a circumferential portion of a garbage bag. | 05-08-2014 |
Terry Vaughn, Enid, OK US
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20140367953 | STORAGE TANK - A storage tank including a frame and a tank assembly. The tank assembly including a vessel supported by the frame and having a first end, a second end, and a polygonal sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. The vessel further having a top, a bottom, at least one side, and an internal surface, and an outlet fluidly coupled with the bottom; and a chemical-resistant lining associated with the internal surface of the sidewall and being substantially flexible. The frame is configured to support the tank assembly so that the bottom of the vessel is elevated a distance above a surface to allow for visual inspection of the top, bottom, and the at least one side of the sidewall. | 12-18-2014 |
Thomas D. Vaughn, Ballwin, MO US
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20130206128 | ON-DEMAND COOKING APPARATUS - An on-demand cooking apparatus for use with a cooking device having a housing, a fuel supply assembly, and a burner assembly mounted in the housing and operatively connected to the fuel supply assembly to emit fuel. An igniter operatively connects to the burner assembly to ignite the fuel into a flame, and an activation assembly operatively connects to the burner assembly, the fuel supply assembly, and the igniter. The activation assembly engages the cooking device when the cooking device is positioned in a first position relative to the burner assembly. The cooking device can be moved for movement of the activation assembly to allow flow of fuel from the fuel supply assembly to the burner assembly, and the activation assembly signals the igniter to ignite the fuel into a flame. | 08-15-2013 |
Tyrone Vaughn, Kenosha, WI US
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20140371728 | Surgical Instrument Adapter with Highly Secure Locking Shaft Mechanism - A highly secure instrument adapter includes a handle with an internal locking and release mechanism which does not use a pushing release and which requires little physical effort to lock and release, yet provides a stable and secure connection between an instrument and the handle. The locking mechanism is comprised an ergometric handle having an open handle cavity, a receiver having an internal threaded tubular body and a plurality of locking apertures, and a rotating collar having a limited range of rotation, a plurality of fingers that project outward from the flattened surface on a spacer structure, and a plurality of circular apertures placed alternately between said fingers. | 12-18-2014 |
20150059499 | CONTINUOUS RATCHET MEDICAL INSTRUMENT DRIVE - The present invention is a continuous medical instrument adapter that safely provides a 180-degree torque force during a surgical procedure while accommodating the range of motion of the surgeon's hand during the surgical procedure. The drive mechanism of said adapter is capable of non-lubricated function, enabling it to be used in a medical environment and to be sterilized without loss of function. | 03-05-2015 |
Virginia Vaughn, Bottineau, ND US
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20150343942 | Illuminated Lug Nut Cover - An illuminated lug nut cover for installation on the lug nut of a vehicle wheel. The lug nut cover includes a body having a light source on a first end thereof and a recessed area on a second end thereof. The recessed area can be secured onto the lug nut of a vehicle so as to enclose the lug nut therein. The body may include a kinetic generator or solar panel for producing electricity sufficient to cause the light source to illuminate. The body may additionally include a battery that serves as the power source, or that is used to store electricity produced by the kinetic generator or solar panel. Thus, the present invention provides an illuminated lug nut cover for providing light on the wheels of a vehicle, such as a commercial vehicle, to improve the visibility thereof. | 12-03-2015 |
Virginia Vaughn, Thompson Falls, MT US
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20150342225 | Cat Supplement Composition - A composition and method for preparing a cat supplement is provided. The cat supplement composition is configured to improve overall health and wellbeing of a feline. The cat supplement composition consists essentially of an effective amount of fish broth and an effective amount of a plurality of vitamins and minerals. The effective amounts of the plurality of vitamins and minerals are mixed with the fish broth to form a mixture. The mixture can be orally administered through mixing with cat food or water, or it can be independently administered. | 12-03-2015 |
William Vaughn, Lititz, PA US
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20140076241 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING AND MARKETING A MODULAR BIRD FEEDER - A modular system and method is provided that enables the consumer to design/build his or her own bird feeder based on interchangeable modular components that include multiple bases of different styles, multiple nutrient reservoirs of different styles, and one or more additional components, each having different styles. The system and method provides an on-line store that allows consumers to view the various styles for each component and to select their own base, reservoir, etc. Once the desired components have been selected on-line, a bill of materials listing the components is printed at a manufacturing facility where the selected components are pulled from a common inventory, assembled into a custom feeder and shipped to the consumer. | 03-20-2014 |
20140290136 | RAISED GARDEN BED WITH LOUVER-SECURED CORNER BRACKETS - A raised garden bed is provided including wood plank sides that are secured at their joints with corner brackets forming corners. The brackets have two panels joined along one edge with a U-shaped channel at the base of each panel to receive a wood plank. Louvers extend into the channels to hold the planks with a press fit and allow the bed to be assembled and used without screws. | 10-02-2014 |
20140344098 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING AND MARKETING A MODULAR BIRD FEEDER - A modular system and method is provided that enables the consumer to design/build his or her own bird feeder based on interchangeable modular components that include multiple bases of different styles, multiple nutrient reservoirs of different styles, and one or more additional components, each having different styles. The system and method provides an on-line store that allows consumers to view the various styles for each component and to select their own base, reservoir, etc. Once the desired components have been selected on-line, a bill of materials listing the components is printed at a manufacturing facility where the selected components are pulled from a common inventory, assembled into a custom feeder and shipped to the consumer. | 11-20-2014 |
William B. Vaughn, Lafayette, CA US
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20130239516 | Moment Resistant Building Column Insert System And Method - A moment resistant building column insert system is provided that enables the erection of beams to columns, and the installation and pretension of connection bolts possible in a single stop to each beam-column joint in the field. Included is a building column insert with pre-hardened structural filler inside, and a pattern of through-holes transverse to the insert length, where the insert has threaded elements disposed inside and concentric to erection holes in the pattern. The insert is disposed inside a building column. Erection bolts installed to the erection holes to hold the beam in place against the column with the holes in the beam mounting plate, the column and insert aligned. Connection through-bolts are installed and pretensioned to provide the connection strength needed to make a beam-column moment joint rigid. Without the pre-hardened structural filler in the insert the column would deform or crush due to the bolt pretensioning. | 09-19-2013 |