Ventura, US
Ann-Marie Ventura, Loveland, OH US
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20080221541 | Absorbent article - A feminine hygiene device. The absorbent core can have a first compressibility in an unaltered state, wherein at least a portion of the absorbent core that is generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the absorbent core has a second compressibility in an altered state. The second compressibility can be greater than the first compressibility. The portion of the absorbent core having the second compressibility can be a portion of the absorbent core from which absorbent material has not been completely removed. The feminine hygiene device has an elastic member generally aligned with the core longitudinal axis and spanning at least a portion of the absorbent core that has a preferentially weakened zone of compression. A portion of the absorbent core that is generally aligned with the core longitudinal axis can comprise structural features selected from the group consisting of slits, corrugations, nodules, and tufts. | 09-11-2008 |
20080221542 | Absorbent article - A feminine hygiene device. The absorbent core can have a first compressibility in an unaltered state, wherein at least a portion of the absorbent core that is generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the absorbent core has a second compressibility in an altered state. The second compressibility can be greater than the first compressibility. The portion of the absorbent core having the second compressibility can be a portion of the absorbent core from which absorbent material has not been completely removed. The feminine hygiene device has an elastic member generally aligned with the core longitudinal axis and spanning at least a portion of the absorbent core that has a preferentially weakened zone of compression. A portion of the absorbent core that is generally aligned with the core longitudinal axis can comprise structural features selected from the group consisting of slits, corrugations, nodules, and tufts. | 09-11-2008 |
Ashley P. Ventura, Duvall, WA US
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20160077933 | Scalable Data Storage Pools - Scalable data storage techniques are described. In one or more implementations, data is obtained by one or more computing devices that describes fault domains in a storage hierarchy and available storage resources in a data storage pool. Operational characteristics are ascertained, by the one or more computing devices, of devices associated with the available storage resources within one or more levels of the storage hierarchy. Distribution of metadata is assigned by the one or more computing devices to one or more particular data storage devices within the data storage pool based on the described fault domains and the ascertained operational characteristics of devices within one or more levels of the storage hierarchy. | 03-17-2016 |
Dana L. Ventura, Ewing, NJ US
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20100281414 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING - Travel planning methods and systems are provided that allow a traveler to specify at least a travel origin, a travel duration, and travel destination criteria, and receive two or more travel options that satisfy the specified origin, duration, and destination criteria, and that provide the real-time cost associated with each of the travel options, wherein at least one of the travel options is to a different destination than another of the travel options. | 11-04-2010 |
Eileen Ventura, Durham, NC US
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20130327789 | DISPENSER - Dispenser and methods of dispensing substances is provided. The dispenser comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis, the housing configured to receive a packet comprising at least one collapsible cavity containing at least one substance, a support member positioned in the housing, the support member having a longitudinal axis essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing, a wedge coupled to the support member, the wedge configured to move in a plane substantially parallel within the longitudinal axis of the housing, the wedge receiving a force directed substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of the housing, and a reciprocating actuator coupled to the housing and engagable with the support member, the actuator moveable between a first position and a second position whereby the wedge advances a single predetermined increment collapsing a portion of the cavity. | 12-12-2013 |
Jason A. Ventura, Weston, FL US
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20110077126 | System of linking biometric indicia to sports equipment - A system of linking biometric indicia to sports memorabilia is disclosed. The system features: obtaining an athlete celebrity; selecting a gripped article of sports equipment, specific to the athlete celebrity's sport; preparing a grip template based on the athlete's grip on a template article of sports equipment; obtaining a plurality of target articles of sport equipment; placing indicia on at least one of the target equipment with reference to the template, whereby the target equipment becomes novelty biometric equipment; obtaining a plurality of sports fan; and distributing, to at least one sports fan, the novelty biometric equipment. | 03-31-2011 |
Jeremy Ventura, Chicago, IL US
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20110099997 | METHOD OF STATIONARY REGENERATION OF AN ENGINE EXHAUST PARTICULATE FILTER - A method of controlling an engine exhaust temperature and an exhaust mass flow rate for stationary regeneration of an engine exhaust gas particulate filter of an engine. The method implements a feed forward control that sets an EGR valve position and an injection timing associated with the engine, and a sets an engine speed. The method implements a feed back control that sets a turbo waste gate position and an intake throttle position associated with the engine. | 05-05-2011 |
Jessica D. Ventura, Austin, TX US
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20090018669 | Articulating Prosthetic Ankle Joint - According to some embodiments, the present description relates to a prosthetic articulating ankle joint. The ankle joint may include a horseshoe shaped component. The horseshoe shaped component may include an anterior gap to allow dorsiflexion, a posterior portion, at least one lateral indentation in the posterior portion to allow eversion or inversion, at least one orifice in a top to allow attachment to a pylon, and at least one orifice in a bottom to allow attachment to a foot. Other embodiments in the description relate to a prosthetic limb including such an ankle joint and a foot and a pylon. In some embodiments, the horseshoe shaped component may be C-shaped. The disclosure also relates to methods for making a prosthetic articulating ankle joint and methods to make a prosthetic limb comprising a prosthetic articulating ankle joint. | 01-15-2009 |
John Ventura, Weston, CT US
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20130103580 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOUSEHOLD CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - To address the challenges of managing the cash flow of a household, the present solution provides for an efficient and automated cash flow management tool. In an industrialized market where households incur and manage dozens of bills and expenses, the systems and methods of the Cash Flow Management system (“CFM”) of the present solution enables households to seamlessly and efficiently plan their budget, pay their bills, enforce their expense budget, save for custom planned goals and realize their financial plans all from one account. The methodology of the CFM allows a household to holistically plan, execute, manage and track in real-time their cash flow across pay, spend and save sub-accounts within the same financial or bank account. | 04-25-2013 |
20150073952 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DAILY RECOMMENDED SPEND - To address the challenges of managing the cash flow of an individual, the present solution provides for an efficient and automated Recommended Spend Evaluator tool. In an industrialized market where individuals make numerous purchases on a daily bases, while simultaneously incurring and managing dozens of bills and expenses, the systems and methods of the Recommended Spend Evaluator of the present solution enables individuals to seamlessly and efficiently plan their budget, monitor their progress, and enforce their expense budget. | 03-12-2015 |
20160078559 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOUSEHOLD CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - To address the challenges of managing the cash flow of a household, the present solution provides for an efficient and automated cash flow management tool. In an industrialized market where households incur and manage dozens of bills and expenses, the systems and methods of the Cash Flow Management system (“CFM”) of the present solution enables households to seamlessly and efficiently plan their budget, pay their bills, enforce their expense budget, save for custom planned goals and realize their financial plans all from one account. The methodology of the CFM allows a household to holistically plan, execute, manage and track in real-time their cash flow across pay, spend and save sub-accounts within the same financial or bank account. | 03-17-2016 |
Jonathan Ventura, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20150371440 | ZERO-BASELINE 3D MAP INITIALIZATION - A computer-implemented method, apparatus, computer readable medium and mobile device for initializing a 3-Dimensional (3D) map may include obtaining, from a camera, a single image of an urban outdoor scene and estimating an initial pose of the camera. An untextured model of a geographic region may be obtained. Line features from the single image may be extracted and the orientation may be determined with respect to the untextured model and using the extracted line features, the orientation of the camera in 3 Degrees of Freedom (3DOF). In response to determining the orientation of the camera, a translation in 3DOF with respect to the untextured model may be determined using the extracted line features. The 3D map may be initialized based on the determined orientation and translation. | 12-24-2015 |
Jonathan Daniel Ventura, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20150125045 | Environment Mapping with Automatic Motion Model Selection - Various embodiments each include at least one of systems, methods, devices, and software for environment mapping with automatic motion model selection. One embodiment in the form of a method includes receiving a video frame captured by a camera device into memory and estimating a type of motion from a previously received video frame held in memory to the received video frame. When the type of motion is the same as motion type of a current keyframe group held in memory, the method includes adding the received video frame to the current keyframe group. Conversely, when the type of motion is not the same motion type of the current keyframe group held in memory, the method includes creating a new keyframe group in memory and adding the received video frame to the new keyframe group. | 05-07-2015 |
Joseph James Ventura, Chesterfield, MO US
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20090295533 | Fusible Switching Disconnect Modules and Devices - A monitoring module for a fusible switch disconnect device includes an open fuse detecting element and wire leads for completing an electrical connection with a fuse. | 12-03-2009 |
20120068808 | FUSIBLE SWITCHING DISCONNECT MODULES AND DEVICES - A monitoring module for a fusible switch disconnect device includes an open fuse detecting element and wire leads for completing an electrical connection with a fuse. | 03-22-2012 |
Joseph James Ventura, Eureka, MO US
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20110093356 | COST ESTIMATION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND USER INTERFACES FOR CONFIGURABLE ELECTRICAL PANELS - Computer implemented systems, methods and user interfaces facilitate a nearly instantaneous ability to provide detailed cost estimate information and price quotes for complex and highly configurable products tailored to meet user defined specifications such as electrical control panels for electrical power systems. | 04-21-2011 |
20120056708 | MODULAR FUSE HOLDER - Modular fuse holder assemblies for configurable panelboards are specifically adapted to meet the needs of photovoltaic fuses and solar powered systems. Fuse rejection features, safety features, and remote monitoring features are further provided. | 03-08-2012 |
Kimberly Mingo Ventura, Brooklyn, NY US
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20110205064 | ANALYTE TESTING METHOD AND SYSTEM WITH HIGH AND LOW BLOOD GLUCOSE TRENDS NOTIFICATION - Described herein are systems and methods to utilize factual information based on stored blood glucose data to allow greater insight into the management of diabetes of a user. | 08-25-2011 |
Lilana Ventura, Chesterfield, MO US
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20110185591 | MULTI-PLUG DESIGN SHOE INSOLE - An insole is provided for reducing peak plantar pressure on a foot. The insole includes a compressible pad having a plurality of holes extending from a bottom surface of the compressible pad and partially through the compressible pad. A plurality of compressible plugs is disposed in the plurality of holes, wherein the plurality of compressible plugs has a stiffness that is different than a stiffness of the compressible pad. The plurality of compressible plugs is concentrated in a reduced stiffness portion of the compressible pad that substantially corresponds to an area of peak plantar pressure on the foot. | 08-04-2011 |
Mark Ventura, Freehold, NJ US
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20090312228 | AQUEOUS CLEANING CONCENTRATES - A highly concentrated aqueous cleaning solution which is stable in concentrated and diluted form and is effective upon dilution with water having a water hardness level of 0-350 ppm comprises 10-30 wt. % water, a chelating agent, an aminoalkanol solvent, at least one surfactant, and optionally, an organic alcohol or glycol ether solvent. | 12-17-2009 |
20100028462 | STABLE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF SILANE QUAT AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS - Stable aqueous compositions of silane quaternary ammonium compounds are provided by diluting an alkanol solution of the silane quaternary ammonium compound in water with at least one nonionic surfactant. The weight ratio of the silane quaternary ammonium compound and nonionic surfactant is provided to yield a composition which can remain stable in dilute aqueous compositions, can be applied to any surface and dry quickly to provide an anti-microbial film. The addition of an alkali metal bicarbonate salt to the composition improves the anti-microbial properties as well as the drying time of the composition. | 02-04-2010 |
20120070481 | STABLE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF SILANE QUAT AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS - Textiles coated with aqueous compositions of silane quaternary ammonium compounds and alkali metal bicarbonates are provided with deodorization properties and protection from allergens, irritants, molds, dust mites, bacteria, and fungi. | 03-22-2012 |
20130305997 | CLAY-BASED SUPERIOR ANIMAL LITTER - The invention is directed toward a high performance clay-based animal litter that is comprised of a clay-based liquid-absorbing material, and at least one filler coated with at least one clumping agent. The particle size of the liquid-absorbing material is small and provides the litter with a “sandy” appearance. The high performance litter is found to be surprisingly effective in containing odors and reducing tracking and dusting. It does not contain foaming agents and/or acids to trigger foaming, and does not utilize foams to block odors. | 11-21-2013 |
Matthew Ventura, Boothwyn, PA US
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20090037242 | System for Monitoring Periodic Processing of Business Related Data - A system stores and analyzes task processing statistical data and adaptively calculates the overall completion time of day-end processing of a set of standard jobs that create reports that need to be run at the end of each business day, for example, to extract and summarize key business data. In response different processing loads and task execution times occurring on different days. A system for monitoring periodic processing of business related data to provide reports at day end and other times, includes a repository of information. The information identifies multiple measured time durations required for processing business related data to provide a corresponding plurality of reports for individual days of multiple days. A computation processor determines an average time duration for processing business related data to provide an individual report by averaging measured time durations required for processing data to provide the individual report over multiple days. The computation processor uses the average time duration, together with a reference time of processing, to provide a predicted time of completion of processing to provide the individual report. A communication processor provides result data to a user. The result data represents the predicted time of completion of processing to provide the individual report. | 02-05-2009 |
Matthew J. Ventura, Ewing, NJ US
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20100281414 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING - Travel planning methods and systems are provided that allow a traveler to specify at least a travel origin, a travel duration, and travel destination criteria, and receive two or more travel options that satisfy the specified origin, duration, and destination criteria, and that provide the real-time cost associated with each of the travel options, wherein at least one of the travel options is to a different destination than another of the travel options. | 11-04-2010 |
Mike J. Ventura, Green River, WY US
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20080277321 | Magnetic Separation Process for Trona - A process for beneficiation of trona includes supplying a trona feedstream that is crushed and dried. The trona is then separated into a first size fraction and a second size fraction. Impurities are removed from the first size fraction using at least one magnetic separator. The magnetic separator includes a plurality of stages. Each stage includes a conveyer system including a first end, a second end, and a conveyer belt. Each stage also includes a magnetic roller disposed at the second end of the conveyer system and a splitter disposed adjacent the second end of the conveyer system for separating a fraction of magnetic impurities from the trona to create a beneficiated fraction. At least one conveyer belt is deionized. Airborne dust particles are removed from an area surrounding at least one conveyer system. | 11-13-2008 |
Ofir Ventura, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140094235 | Method and Device for Conducting a Card Game - Game wagers are received on a hand. At least two hands are dealt and completed according to an underlying game of baccarat or baccarat variation. A bonus wager is received. After the hands are completed, a determination is made whether an end-bonus condition is met. If not, a determination is made whether a bonus-eligible sum has been obtained in a designated hand. Bonus-eligible hand sums may include designated hand sums in a player hand, a banker hand, a player hand or banker hand, and/or a player hand and banker hand. Bonus-eligible hand sums may also be hand sums closer to a target value in a designated hand. When bonus-eligible sums have been obtained in a threshold quantity of bonus triggering games, without obtaining an end-bonus condition, an award is issued on the bonus wager. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094236 | Method and Device for Conducting a Card Game - Game wagers are received without designating the hand used to resolve the game wager. At least two hands are dealt. A portion of the playing cards among those dealt to the hands are exposed. The exposed playing cards may come entirely from one hand or may come from multiple hands. After exposing a portion of the cards, a designation wager is received along with a designation of one of the hands for resolution of the designation wager and game wager. Hands are completed according to the rules of baccarat or a baccarat variation. After the hands are completed, a determination is made whether the designated hand is a winning hand and wagers are resolved. Optionally, designation wagers are paid and game wagers are returned when the designated hand is a winning hand. | 04-03-2014 |
20150080076 | Methods and Apparatus for Wagering Games with Exposed Dealer Hand at Play Wager Interval - Methods of administering wagering games comprise accepting from a player an ante wager, dealing at least one card for a player hand, and dealing a number of cards for a dealer hand. A complete dealer hand is exposed to the player, either during or after dealing the cards for the dealer hand. Then, a game play election event is administered during which the administrator provides an opportunity to the player to place a play wager or fold. Then, at least one community card for the player hand is dealt, and all accepted wagers are resolved. Methods of administering wagering games, according to the present disclosure, may be implemented as live card games, single-player EGM (electronic gaming machine) games, multi-player EGM games, online games, and live card games with electronic betting interfaces. | 03-19-2015 |
Ofir Ventura, Henderson, NV US
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20140087802 | METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND SYSTEMS FOR ADMINISTERING WAGERING GAMES - Methods of administering wagering games may comprise accepting an ante wager from each player. Player cards may be dealt, face up, and community cards may be dealt, face down. A series of check indications or Play wagers may be accepted from each participating player, with Play wagers of decreasing value being placed with each subsequent round of checking or betting. A community card may be revealed after each round of checking or betting. Once all cards are revealed, a best hand for each eligible player may be identified. A first payout may be paid on a first basis for the ante wager and a second payout may be paid on a second, different basis for any Play wager to each eligible player holding a best hand of a predetermined rank or higher. | 03-27-2014 |
Paul Ventura, Wakefield, MA US
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20160123587 | HEATING SYSTEM SHUT-OFF SAFTEY DEVICE - A heating system shut-off safety assembly includes a housing coupled to an electrical line for a heating unit. A processor is coupled to the housing and the electrical line to allow and restrict an electrical current in the electrical line. A first carbon monoxide sensor is coupled to the housing and the processor to detect carbon monoxide. A heat sensor is coupled to the housing and the processor to detect heat from the heating unit. A smoke sensor is coupled to the housing and the processor to detect smoke from the heating unit. A second carbon monoxide sensor is coupled to a warm air discharge and the processor to detect carbon monoxide in the warm air discharge. The processor restricts the current in the electrical line when the first carbon monoxide sensor, the second carbon monoxide sensor and smoke sensor detects carbon monoxide or smoke to disable the heating unit. | 05-05-2016 |
Pere Ventura, Jacksonville, FL US
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20150045794 | Sternal Closure Cerclage, Plate Implant And Instrumentation - A closure system may secure a first bone portion to a second bone portion. The closure system may include a bracket, a band and a tensioning device. The bracket may include a first portion adapted to engage the first bone portion and a second portion adapted to engage the second bone portion. The band may engage the bracket and may be adapted to be looped around the first and second bone portions. The tensioning device may include a body and a threaded member. The threaded member may be received in the body and may engage the band such that rotation of the threaded member relative to the body moves a first end of the band relative to a second end of the band. | 02-12-2015 |
20150134009 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR PECTUS BAR - A surgical implant may include a first implant member, a second implant member and a fastener. The first implant member may include a first aperture having first and second ends. The first aperture may include a female threaded portion and a barrier member disposed between the first and second ends and extending radially inward into the first aperture. The female threaded portion may be disposed between the first end and the barrier member. The second implant member may include a second aperture. The fastener may extend at least partially through the first and second apertures and may include a head portion and a shaft portion. The shaft portion may include a flexible tab and a male threaded portion engaging the female threaded portion. The male threaded portion may be disposed between the flexible tab and the head portion. | 05-14-2015 |
Peter Ventura, Enfield, CT US
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20120282102 | SPLIT BLADE RETENTION RACE WITH INNER AND OUTER CHAMFERS - A blade shank assembly for an aircraft propeller blade includes a blade shank; a split blade retention race encircling the blade shank, the split blade retention race including two splits, wherein the split blade retention race comprises: inner chamfers located between the blade shank and the split blade retention race at each of the two splits; and outer chamfers located adjacent to a race surface of the split blade retention race at each of the two splits; and a plurality of ball bearings located on the race surface of the split blade retention race. | 11-08-2012 |
20140133990 | Hub Piloting Diameter With Relief Cuts - A hub for mounting propeller blades has a plurality of mount locations for receiving propeller blades at a radially outer location. The hub has a piloting diameter centered on a center axis. The hub has a plurality of openings to receive a drive member for transmitting rotation/torque from an adapter. There are reliefs cut into the piloting diameter at locations circumferentially aligned with the openings. | 05-15-2014 |
20140334932 | SPLIT BLADE RETENTION RACE WITH INNER AND OUTER CHAMFERS - A blade shank assembly for an aircraft propeller blade includes a blade shank; and a split blade retention race encircling the blade shank, the split blade retention race comprising two sections separated by two splits, the two splits being perpendicular to a race surface of the split blade retention race, wherein the split blade retention race comprises: an inner chamfer located between a surface of the split blade retention race that is adjacent to the blade shank and a split surface of the split blade retention race at each of the two splits; and an outer chamfer located between the race surface of the split blade retention race and the split surface at each of the two splits. | 11-13-2014 |
20150117942 | DOWEL ELEMENT - A dowel element is provided and includes a shank portion including first and second mating parts. One of the first and second mating parts includes a first exterior surface and is formed to define an anti-fretting relief including a second exterior surface recessed from the first exterior surface in a radial dimension. | 04-30-2015 |
Peter D. Ventura, Enfield, CT US
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20110033302 | FAN BLADE DOVETAIL WITH COMPLIANT LAYER - A fan blade includes an airfoil and a dovetail at a radially inner end of the airfoil. The dovetail extends between first and second axial ends, and has outer circumferential faces. The dovetail is formed of relatively rigid composite material. Compliant material is placed on each outer circumferential face of the dovetail. The compliant material is less rigid than the composite material for forming the dovetail. In a second embodiment, the compliant layer may be positioned within the disk slots in a disk, such that the compliant layer will come in contact with circumferentially outer faces of the dovetail. | 02-10-2011 |
Rainieri Ventura, Rochester, MN US
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20100043059 | Trusted Electronic Communication Through Shared Vulnerability - A method for using shared vulnerability to provide trusted communication services between systems is disclosed. For example, a server may deny access to a service which renders it vulnerable to an untrusted client unless access to a useful vulnerability is received from the client. That is, the server may trust the client because any misuse by the client may result in the server exploiting the shared vulnerability. A system may request access to a service on another system to perform some transaction. Upon receiving this request, the server may determine a vulnerability of the client useful in deterring or stopping unwanted actions. The server may request access to this vulnerability. Once this vulnerability has been granted to the server, the server may then grant access to the requested service to the client. | 02-18-2010 |
Robbie Ventura, Wildwood, IL US
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20140277637 | Distance Detector - A distance detecting device is mounted on a user's vehicle to detect a distance between the user's vehicle and a leading vehicle moving in front of the user's vehicle. The distance detecting device communicates with a processing device, which applies race based distance rules to determine whether the user's vehicle is close to or incurring a penalty based at least on the distance between the user's vehicle and the leading vehicle. An indication can be given to the user regarding an impending penalty and/or when a penalty is incurred. Similarly, the device can be read to apply a penalty. Various modifications can be made to allow for recording, display, and transmission of racing and penalty statistics, enabling and disabling recordation of penalty occurrences, tailoring the penalty determinations to a given race, and mounting the distance detecting device to a vehicle. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert Mark Ventura, Beallsville, PA US
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20100018800 | System and method for providing a warning to ladder users of potentially hazardous steps - Systems and methods of using the system for providing warning to ladder users of hazardous locations along its span are disclosed. The system comprises a contact strip or contact device located on a specific rung, step or tread on or in close proximity to the hazardous location along the span of the ladder erected for use that when engaged by the weight of a person stepping on said rung, step or tread, the contact strip or device is engaged, activating an electronic warning signal. This signal can occur in a form or combination of forms such as, but not limited to, an auditory alarm, a vibration or a light. This contact strip or device and its accompanying warning signal are powered by a form of electric current provided from any regularly available forms of power such as but not limited to, removable batteries, re-chargeable batteries or power-packs that may be directly plugged into any permanent source of power. This system may comprise a light beam transmitter; said beam can be of visible or invisible light that is generated in a concentrated-beam form across the width of the ladder where it is reflected by a reflecting device on the opposite side of the width of the ladder. Said beam spans a left-to right path across the width of the ladder. Once the user of the ladder moves into the beam as it is placed at or in close proximity to the hazardous location and said user breaks the plane of said light beam this action further activates an electronic warning signal. This signal can occur in a form or combination of forms such as but not limited to, an auditory alarm, a vibration or a light. This beam and its accompanying warning signal are powered by a form of electric current provided from any regularly available forms of power such as but not limited to, removable batteries, re-chargeable batteries or power-packs that may be directly plugged into any permanent source of power. This system may be constructed in a manner that it is installed permanently within the structure of the ladder at set locations consistently considered to be potentially hazardous locations. This system may be constructed as a self-contained unit that is portable, removable and installable at any location along the run of a ladder that its user may deem appropriate. This portable/removable unit is constructed in a housing or container that would facilitate the easy attachment to the ladder structure and made in such a manner to allow for adjustable width to facilitate a variety of installation applications across a spectrum of ladder sizes and designs. | 01-28-2010 |
Rudolph A. Ventura, Beaverton, OR US
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20120083847 | FASTENER WITH SERRATED THREAD FOR ATTACHMENT TO A BONE PLATE AT A SELECTABLE ANGLE - Bone plate system, including methods and apparatus, for attaching a fastener to a bone plate at a selectable angle. In an exemplary method, a bone plate and a fastener may be selected. The bone plate may define an aperture having an internal thread. The fastener may include a proximal region and a distal region. The proximal region may be tapered conically toward the distal region. The fastener may be disposed in the aperture and in bone, such that the serrated thread is cross-threaded with the internal thread to create an interference fit and locked engagement of the proximal region with the aperture. | 04-05-2012 |
Wendy Rae Ventura, Metairie, LA US
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20090050624 | Top-a-plate - The Microwavable Food Heating Package is an invention that combines two products into one product. A disposable, microwavable, paper plate and a disposable, microwavable cover that is molded to fit over the plate are sold together to form one product. The Microwavable Food Heating Package is mainly used for heating food. One grabs the plate and a cover with end tabs, lifts one or both tabs, puts the food on the plate, bends the tabs down, and heats the food. The Microwavable Food Heating Package can also be used to refrigerate food or to cover food so that objects do not get on the food. Since the entire product is disposable, there is no need to clean either portion of the product. | 02-26-2009 |