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Brett I. Walker, Island Lake, IL US
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20140178031 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Monitoring Vehicular Activity - Apparatuses, systems and methods monitor vehicular activity. Specifically, the apparatus, systems and methods of the present invention provide a plurality of sensors and devices for monitoring a vehicle while the vehicle is in use, including but not limited to, impact sensors, cameras, recording devices, and other like devices. The devices create data streams that are processed and/or recorded for reference to the same upon inquiry, such as after a vehicle accident or for any other purpose. | 06-26-2014 |
20140178532 | Beverage Mixing Apparatus and Methods of Making and Using the Same - The present invention relates to a beverage mixing apparatus. Specifically, the present invention relates to a filter containing coffee, tea, or another additive to be mixed with a liquid. The filter is formed into a ball and attached to a rigid stick for stirring and mixing the contents of the present invention into a liquid. The filter may keep solid beverage additives separate from the liquid while still allowing the two to mix. Soluble additives may pass freely through the filter. | 06-26-2014 |
20150109450 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Monitoring Vehicular Activity - Apparatuses, systems and methods monitor vehicular activity. Specifically, the apparatuses, systems, and methods of the present disclosure provide a plurality of sensors and devices for monitoring a vehicle while the vehicle is in use, including but not limited to, impact sensors, cameras, recording devices, and other like devices. Even more specifically, multiple vehicles having the apparatuses, systems, and methods of the present disclosure may be networked together to provide multiple fields of view. The devices create data streams that are processed and/or recorded for reference to the same upon inquiry, such as after a vehicle accident or for any other purpose. The data streams from multiple vehicles are combined to provide additional details undiscoverable when using a single source. | 04-23-2015 |
Christopher L. Walker, Glen Carbon, IL US
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20090263871 | Methods and Compositions for Amplification of DNA - The invention provides an Enzyme Blend comprising a DNA polymerase and a DNA repair enzyme. Methods and kits for amplification of DNA that is damaged, undamaged, or suspected of being damaged are also provided. | 10-22-2009 |
Daniel R. Walker, Chicago, IL US
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20090281876 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL POWER DERIVATIVES - A method, system and program product for facilitating trading derivatives of energy constraints, the method comprising in one embodiment: obtaining electronically historical constraint price data on transmission elements or groups of transmission elements over a number of respective time increments; performing electronically an algorithm calculation on the constraint prices for one of the transmission elements or one of the groups of transmission elements over a number of time increments within a given period of time, to obtain constraint price data for the one transmission element or group of transmission elements for the given period of time; performing this algorithm calculation step for a plurality of the periods of time to obtain constraint price data for each of the plurality of transmission elements or groups of transmission elements for the plurality of periods of time; and making accessible the constraint price data. The invention further includes market making embodiments, binding hours derivative embodiments, and load derivative embodiments. In a further embodiment, a method, system and program product for operating an electronic trading exchange for power derivatives is disclosed. | 11-12-2009 |
Darcy Walker, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20080208677 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING CUSTOMERS OF A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION USING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP VALUE TAGS - A computerized method and system for evaluating customers of a financial institution using customer relationship value tags associated customer treatment actions includes automatically analyzing information about a customer from a database of the financial institution by a customer assessment engine using a predefined statistical model to assess the value of the customer to the financial institution. At least one customer treatment action associated with the assessed value is identified by the assessment engine, and the assessment engine marks a file associated with the customer with a mark representing the assessed value and the associated customer treatment action. The marked file is then accessed by other financial systems of the financial institution, or by customer representatives of the financial institution, and the associated customer treatment action is implemented by such systems or representatives in dealing with the customer. | 08-28-2008 |
Don Walker, Mundelein, IL US
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20120243766 | IMAGE EVALUATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system for evaluating images, such as x-ray image, to provide feedback that can be used for subsequent image acquisition. The feedback may be used to adjust the positioning of a patient with respect to an image capture device, or a setting of the image capture device. The image capture device may be part of a dental x-ray imaging system that generates an x-ray image of the patent and provides the image to a collector service. The image is evaluated by the collector service for positioning errors and other operator correctable issues that may have had an impact on the image quality. A report that includes feedback regarding the operator correctable issues, as well as suggested corrective action, is generated and provided to the imaging system operator. | 09-27-2012 |
Donald Walker, Mundelein, IL US
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20110142197 | PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR PANORAMIC DENTAL RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM - A patient positioning system for a panoramic dental radiation imaging system, including an upright support, and a patient positioning arm with chin rest mounted thereto. Wands are each rotatably connected to the patient positioning arm and connected together so as to move at identical angles of rotation, but in the opposite direction. Lasers, including a mid-sagittal, a Frankfort Plane, two cuspid, and one toe laser, each providing a line of visible laser light directed at a respective area of a patient's face, or at the floor, assist a technician in properly positioning the patient. A mirror is mounted to the upright support by a mechanism that permits the mirror to be pivoted outward from the support, in either of two directions, so as to enable the technician to see the lasers on the patient's face from the technician's position on either side of the positioning arm. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142198 | REMOVABLE RADIATION SENSOR FOR DENTAL IMAGING SYSTEMS - A removable radiation sensor for connecting to a panoramic dental radiation imaging system. The sensor includes a radiation sensor unit mounted in a housing. Connector bearings are positioned within the housing so as to engage with a pair of connector pins provided as part of the upright support of the imaging system. A lock pin within the housing is selectively slidable between Locked and Unlocked, and biased toward Locked. The lock includes a locking pin with a groove, and when the groove is aligned with the respective connector pin, the lock is unlocked, and that connector pin is slidable axially within the bearings. When the groove is not aligned with the connector pin, the lock is locked, the locking pin engaging with a groove formed for that purpose in the connector pin. The sensor has a field-replaceable electrical connector, to reduce maintenance cost. | 06-16-2011 |
20110142199 | MOTION SYSTEM FOR PANORAMIC DENTAL RADIATION IMAGING SYSTEM - A motion system for use in a panoramic dental radiation imaging system, including apparatus for rotating an overhead arm with respect to a support column, apparatus for rotating a C-arm with respect to the overhead arm, and apparatus for moving the C-arm axially with respect to the overhead arm. The overhead arm is rotatably mounted to the support column at a rotation point. The apparatus for rotating the overhead arm is a linear actuator, one end of which is connected to the support column at a first point spaced apart from the rotation point, while the other end is connected to the overhead arm at a second point spaced apart from the rotation point and from the first point. The C-arm rotating apparatus includes a C-arm rotation motor driving a wheel, which is engaged with the C-arm in such a way that the rotation of the wheel causes rotation of the C-arm. | 06-16-2011 |
Donald C. Walker, Mundelein, IL US
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20100289259 | Tube Connector with Three Part Construction and Latching Component - A connector for connecting a tube within a receptacle. A latching component fits within the receptacle, and receives a plug member to which the tube is connected. One end of receptacle is adapted, for instance, to be attached to a tube on a motor drive unit of a breast pump assembly, or formed integrally therewith. The opposite end of receptacle receives components of the connector therein. The plug member is inserted into the latching component and has means thereon that engage corresponding means on the latching component such that the plug member is releasably secured within the latching component in a rotatable manner. | 11-18-2010 |
Jason R. Walker, Pekin, IL US
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20130255242 | IMPELLER WITH ASSOCIATED WEAR MEMBER - An impeller for a torque converter includes a rotating housing portion, a blade portion configured to create fluid flow for pumping fluid to a turbine of the torque converter, and an impeller hub portion configured to couple the impeller to the torque converter and rotate about an output shaft of the torque converter. The impeller hub portion defines an inner surface having an annular recess, and at least one inlet passage and at least one outlet passage to provide flow paths for fluid entering and exiting the impeller. The torque converter further includes a wear member at least partially received in the annular recess, the annular wear member being formed from a ferrous material. The rotating housing portion, the blade portion, and the impeller hub portion are integrally formed as a single piece casting. | 10-03-2013 |
20130256074 | TURBINE ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED TORQUE CAPACITY - A turbine assembly for a torque converter includes a turbine wheel, including vanes configured to receive fluid flow and cause the turbine wheel to rotate. The turbine assembly further includes a turbine hub coupled to the turbine wheel, wherein the turbine hub is configured to transmit torque from the turbine wheel to an output shaft of the torque converter. The turbine hub and the turbine wheel are coupled to one another via a plurality of fasteners and a plurality of drive pins, such that relative circumferential displacement between the turbine hub and the turbine wheel is prevented. | 10-03-2013 |
20130256075 | LOCK-UP CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED TORQUE CAPACITY - A lock-up clutch assembly for a torque converter includes a clutch housing defining an annular clutch chamber, and an annular piston received in the clutch chamber and extending between the inner diameter and outer diameter of the clutch chamber. The piston defines inner and outer diameters associated respectively with the inner and outer diameters of the clutch chamber. The assembly further includes a backing plate received in the clutch chamber, and at least one annular friction disk and at least one annular friction plate received in the clutch chamber between the piston and the backing plate. The assembly further includes first and second seal members configured to provide respective fluid seals between the inner diameters of the piston and clutch chamber and between the outer diameters of the piston and clutch chamber. | 10-03-2013 |
20130283774 | SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR TORQUE CONVERTER - A seal assembly includes a seal carrier configured to be coupled to and rotate with a shaft. The seal carrier defines at least three annular recesses configured to receive annular seals. The seal assembly further includes at least three annular seals configured to provide a seal between the seal carrier and a non-rotating housing defining an inner surface having a circular cross-section. One of the at least three seals is received in each of the at least three annular recesses, and one of the at least three seals has a smaller cross-sectional area than a cross-sectional area of at least one of the other seals. | 10-31-2013 |
Jason Ray Walker, Pekin, IL US
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20130081916 | TORQUE CONVERTER ASSEMBLY WITH FLUID MANIFOLD - A manifold for a torque converter assembly is disclosed. The manifold may have a base portion configured to be fixedly connected to a frame of a mobile machine. The base portion may have a first face, a second face, and an outer radial surface located between the first face and the second face. The manifold may also have a sleeve portion extending axially away from the second face of the base portion. The sleeve portion may have an outer radial surface. The base portion may further have a first passageway configured to receive hydraulic fluid. The first passageway may have an inlet in the outer radial surface of the base portion and an outlet in the outer radial surface of the sleeve portion. The manifold may also have a second passageway configured to receive hydraulic fluid. The second passageway may have an inlet in the first face and an outlet in the second face. | 04-04-2013 |
Jonathan D. Walker, Chicago, IL US
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20090014614 | Accessory Bracket - A bracket assembly for electronic equipment support structures having an elongated main body, a mounting tab extending from a first edge of the main body, and first and second mounting arms extending from a second edge of the main body, opposite the first edge. The mounting tab has an aperture formed therethrough. The first mounting arm is positioned adjacent a first end of the main body and extends generally perpendicular to the main body and the mounting tab and the second mounting arm is positioned adjacent a second end of the main body, opposite the first end, and also extends generally perpendicular to the main body and the mounting tab. The bracket assembly can be mounted to a vertically oriented member of an electronic equipment support structure by: mounting the bracket assembly to the vertically oriented member; positioning the rack mountable equipment adjacent and generally parallel to the vertically oriented member such that the equipment is in a generally vertical orientation; and connecting the rack mountable equipment to the bracket assembly between opposing mounting arms of the bracket assembly. | 01-15-2009 |
20090135559 | Network Cabinet with Thermal Air Flow Management System - A network cabinet comprising an electronic component a duct positioned therein. The electronic component has at least one exhaust vent and the duct defines first and second openings. The first opening aligns with the exhaust vent such that the duct receives exhaust therefrom and the duct extends from the first opening toward a side of the network cabinet such that the second opening faces the side of the cabinet to direct the exhaust thereto. | 05-28-2009 |
20110069450 | Network Cabinet with Thermal Airflow Management System - A network cabinet comprising an electronic component a duct positioned therein. The electronic component has at least one exhaust vent and the duct defines first and second openings. The first opening aligns with the exhaust vent such that the duct receives exhaust therefrom and the duct extends from the first opening toward a side of the network cabinet such that the second opening faces the side of the cabinet to direct the exhaust thereto. | 03-24-2011 |
20130342091 | Server Cabinet - A frame for a cabinet is provided. The frame includes a side-to-side beam, a front-to-back beam connected to the side-to-side beam, and a vertical post connected to the side-to-side beam. The front-to-back beam is inset relative to the vertical post to form a cable-routing area along a side of the frame. | 12-26-2013 |
20140075844 | Dual Hinged Door Mechanism - An interlocking assembly for a dual hinged door, includes a first latch and second latch each rotatably secured to opposing sides of the door. Each Latch is linked to a first and second interference member respectively, such that positioning the first latch in an open position rotates first interference member in a path of rotation of the second interference member. In that configuration, second interference member is not permitted to rotate and prevents the second latch from opening. | 03-20-2014 |
Kyle Walker, Geneva, IL US
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20110067082 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE LIVE AUDIO-VISUAL PRODUCTION - The disclosure presents a system for facilitating transmission of live audio-visual content between a first location and a second remote location. The system includes a portable communication apparatus having an input/output switch; an audio matching converter; a codec in communication with the input/output switch for receiving the live video content signal transmitted from the input/output switch; and a 4G or higher wireless modem in communication with the codec. The system also includes a terminal communication apparatus having a carrier receiving unit; a codec in communication with the carrier receiving unit; an audio matching converter in communication with the codec; and an input/output switch. | 03-17-2011 |
Kyle B. Walker, Park Ridge, IL US
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20150281288 | CHANNEL BONDING - A system and method for channel bonding is disclosed. The system and method enable transmission of data across multiple connections using multiple network interfaces. Further, the system and method are configured to handle slow or problematic connections and are configured to dynamically modify the bit rate of one or more media data streams. | 10-01-2015 |
Lee K. Walker, Lisle, IL US
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20150357139 | METHOD AND STRATEGY FOR MULTIPLEXING BATTERY CYCLER HARDWARE - A method and apparatus for receiving a selection of a first device under test. Connecting the first device under test to a load based at least on a closed high-side driver relay and a closed low-side driver relay for a first switch, from a plurality of devices under test. Closing at a first rate a high-side driver relay of a first switch based at least on the received selection. Closing at a second rate a low-side driver relay of the first switch based at least on the received selection, wherein the first rate and second rate are different. | 12-10-2015 |
Maria A. Walker, Island Lake, IL US
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20140178532 | Beverage Mixing Apparatus and Methods of Making and Using the Same - The present invention relates to a beverage mixing apparatus. Specifically, the present invention relates to a filter containing coffee, tea, or another additive to be mixed with a liquid. The filter is formed into a ball and attached to a rigid stick for stirring and mixing the contents of the present invention into a liquid. The filter may keep solid beverage additives separate from the liquid while still allowing the two to mix. Soluble additives may pass freely through the filter. | 06-26-2014 |
Michael Walker, Chicago, IL US
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20150120365 | REAL ESTATE SPACE EVALUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for allowing users of real estate to calculate the relative costs of various office space area, sizes so an educated decision can be made early in the real estate leasing and purchasing processes, thus eliminating potential additional work necessary caused by adjustments to space requirements midway through a relocation. The system also allows the user to create a detailed description of the construction that will be required for that space so an accurate construction estimate can be obtained. | 04-30-2015 |
Michael Walker, Oak Brook, IL US
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20090070173 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING SPACE EFFICIENCY FOR OFFICE USERS - A system and method for identifying and calculating inefficiencies in a real estate space includes determining the areas of rooms required by a user. A circulation loss is calculated. The total of the room areas and the circulation loss are added to determine a net usable space required by the user. The net usable amount of space is multiplied by the subject building's inefficiency measure to identify the amount of rentable space necessary given an efficient program, space plan and building. The user's updated, proposed space program is compared to the user's current or original space program to identify efficiency losses. The system may be configured on a network computer system or a standalone computer. | 03-12-2009 |
20100010851 | REAL ESTATE SPACE EVALUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for allowing users of real estate to calculate the relative costs of various office space area sizes so an educated decision can be made early in the real estate leasing and purchasing processes, thus eliminating potential additional work necessary caused by adjustments to space requirements midway through a relocation. The system also allows the user to create a detailed description of the construction that will be required for that space so an accurate construction estimate can be obtained. | 01-14-2010 |
Michael J. Walker, Chicago, IL US
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20130159131 | INTERACTIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND RESPONSE ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - An interactive request for proposal and response analysis system and method whereby a user may use a user workstation to access a list of subjective characteristics for buildings and enter user specific preferences for at least some of the subjective characteristics. An agent may use an agent workstation to select buildings for receiving requests for proposals, where the requests for proposals each includes the list of subjective characteristics, and send the requests for proposals to landlords for the buildings. The landlords may use at least one landlord workstation to receive and access the requests tor proposals and each landlord may enter a response for each subjective characteristic, where the entered responses for the subjective characteristics. The entered user specific preferences are compared with the entered landlord responses for the subjective characteristics for each of the plurality of buildings and a score is calculated for each building based on the comparison. | 06-20-2013 |
Michael J. Walker, Glen Ellyn, IL US
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20080249795 | System and method for evaluating office buildings for leasing - A system and method for calculating the amount of space that a user will be required to lease in various office buildings and providing a comparison so that the user can make educated decisions and pre-qualifications as to whether the building will be a viable leasing option for the user. In so doing, the system and method provide the user with relative values and target rental rates of the office buildings by considering the buildings' efficiency and corresponding amount of space the tenant will be required to lease. The calculated relative values and target rental rates may be used by tenants to evaluate building choices for leasing. The system may be configured on a network computer system or a standalone computer. | 10-09-2008 |
20110208661 | OFFICE BUILDING INEFFICIENCY FACTOR AND SPACE PLANNING CIRCULATION FACTOR CALCULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for calculating a space required for a tenant in a building includes determining the areas of rooms required by the tenant. A circulation factor for each of the rooms based on the area of each room is calculated. The total of the room areas and the circulation factors are added to determine a pure space required by the tenant. The losses in actual usable space are determined for a building and an inefficiency factor is calculated based on these losses. The pure space is multiplied by the inefficiency factor to obtain a building efficiency loss. The building efficiency loss is added to the pure space to obtain the space required for the tenant in the building. The system may be configured on a network computer system or a standalone computer. | 08-25-2011 |
Michael Leo Walker, Topeka, IL US
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20080263549 | MANAGING LOCKS AND TRANSACTIONS - Under control of a first agent, a resource controlled by a second agent is locked with a first operation identifier. Under control of the second agent: a request is received to lock the resource controlled by the second agent with a second operation identifier for a client request for a client application, wherein the resource is already locked with the first operation identifier; it is determined whether the first operation identifier and the second operation identifier are determined to be a same identifier; if it is determined that the first operation identifier and the second operation identifier are the same identifier, the request is responded to with an indication that the resource is locked with the same operation identifier; and, if it is determined that the first operation identifier and the second operation identifier are not the same identifier, the lock request is denied. | 10-23-2008 |
20110078126 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM FOR LOCK AND TRANSACTION MANAGEMENT - Disclosed is a method, system, and program for lock management. Under control of a lock manager, lock request queuing is performed, heartbeat functions are performed, and state information is maintained. | 03-31-2011 |
20120173499 | MANAGING LOCKS AND TRANSACTIONS - An indication of refusal of a lock request is received with a first operation identifier for a resource that is already locked with a lock associated with a second operation identifier from an agent that controls the resource, wherein the agent returns a value that determines how long the lock request is to stay on the queue. The lock request is placed in a queue with a lock queue timeout period based on the value from the agent. The lock request is reissued if the lock associated with the second operation identifier has been released and the lock request reaches a position of the queue from which the lock request is processed within the lock queue timeout period. The lock request is re-queued if the reissued lock request is not granted based on how many times the lock request has been previously placed in the queue. | 07-05-2012 |
Patrick D. Walker, Park Ridge, IL US
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20100236982 | Process for Feed Preheating with Flue Gas Cooler - Hydrocarbon feed to a catalytic reactor can be heat exchanged with flue gas from a catalyst regenerator. This innovation enables recovery of more energy from flue gas thus resulting in a lower flue gas discharge temperature. As a result, other hot hydrocarbon streams conventionally used to preheat hydrocarbon feed can now be used to generate more high pressure steam. | 09-23-2010 |
20100239475 | Apparatus for Feed Preheating with Flue Gas Cooler - Hydrocarbon feed to a catalytic reactor can be heat exchanged with flue gas from a catalyst regenerator. This innovation enables recovery of more energy from flue gas thus resulting in a lower flue gas discharge temperature. As a result, other hot hydrocarbon streams conventionally used to preheat hydrocarbon feed can now be used to generate more high pressure steam. | 09-23-2010 |
20120312722 | PROCESS FOR FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING - One exemplary embodiment can be a process for fluid catalytic cracking The process can include providing a mixture of a fuel gas and at least one of steam and nitrogen to a catalyst stripping zone of a reaction zone. Usually, the fuel gas is added in an amount effective to add heat duty to a regeneration zone for a catalyst of the reaction zone. | 12-13-2012 |
20130156650 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING PARTICULATE MATERIAL INTO A PARTICULATE VESSEL AND FCC UNITS INCLUDING THE SYSTEMS - A system for distributing particulate material into a particulate vessel includes a particulate material distributor for introducing the particulate material into the particulate vessel. The particulate material distributor includes a declined header that defines a plurality of orifices that are spaced along a length of the declined header for accommodating flow of particulate material from the declined header. The system also includes a vessel level controller for controlling a level of the particulate material in the particulate vessel. The vessel level controller controls flow of the particulate material through one or more of the orifices in the declined header through adjustment of the level of particulate material in the particulate vessel between the plurality of orifices in the declined header. A FCC unit including the system is also provided, along with a method for distributing particulate material into a particulate vessel using the system. | 06-20-2013 |
20130331631 | PROCESS FOR FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING AND A RISER RELATED THERETO - One exemplary embodiment may be a process for fluid catalytic cracking. The process can include providing a stream through a plurality of distributors to a riser terminating in a reaction vessel. Often, the plurality of distributors includes a first distributor set having at least two distributors positioned around a perimeter of the riser, a second distributor set having at least two distributors positioned around the perimeter of the riser, and a third distributor set having at least two distributors positioned around the perimeter of the riser. | 12-12-2013 |
20140357917 | EXTENDED CONTACT TIME RISER - A riser includes a housing in communication with a entry conduit and an exit conduit. The housing is defined by a holdup chamber having a volume of between about 1133 liters and about 45307 liters. The riser is designed to receive a hydrocarbon feed and a catalyst. An apparatus for fluid catalytic cracking includes a riser in fluid communication with a reactor vessel. A hydrocarbon feed stream and a catalyst travel through a first section of the riser at a first velocity of between about 1.5 m/sec to about 10 m/sec and through a second section of the riser at a second velocity of more than about 15 m/sec. A process for fluid catalytic cracking uses a riser with a holdup chamber. A hydrocarbon feed and a catalyst decrease in velocity in the holdup chamber to between 1.5 m/sec and 10 m/sec. | 12-04-2014 |
20150209728 | EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING EMISSIONS OF MONO-NITROGEN OXIDES (NOX) AND CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) FROM FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING (FCC) UNITS - A process for controlling emissions from a regenerator vessel that is part of a fluid catalytic cracking unit including a reactor, where the process includes setting a predetermined temperature value in a control unit, wherein the predetermined temperature is the desired temperature within the regenerator vessel. The process also preferably includes controlling the actual temperature within the regenerator vessel by using the predetermined temperature value set in the control unit to appropriately increase or decrease the amount of catalyst being recycled within the reactor. | 07-30-2015 |
Reuben D. Walker, Naperville, IL US
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20090074938 | Nutraceutical preparation that improved weight gain, feed efficiency and reduced mortality in animals - Nutraceutical preparations of | 03-19-2009 |
Robert James Walker, Chicago, IL US
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20150271106 | System and Method for Low-Latency Network Data Switching - A digital networking system includes a digital crosspoint switch, a host controller, and a data processing card that includes a programmable logic device such as a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The host controller is operative to configure both the data processing card and the digital crosspoint switch in accordance with commands received over a user interface. The system is configurable to direct incoming data through the crosspoint switch to the data processing card for processing, and then back through the crosspoint switch for distribution to one or more network ports. The processing performed by the data processing card may include, among other options, feed filtering of a digital market data feed for use in high-frequency trading applications. | 09-24-2015 |
Thomas Walker, Pontiac, IL US
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20140154035 | LIFTGATE HAVING A SIDE-LOADABLE LOAD PLATFORM - A liftgate for loading and unloading cargo from a vehicle. The liftgate includes a moveable load platform having a proximal deck section and a distal deck section pivotally coupled to the proximal deck section. A side ramp is pivotally coupled to the distal deck section to facilitate unobstructed side loading and unloading of the distal deck section of the load platform. | 06-05-2014 |
Thomas F. Walker, Algonquin, IL US
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20130192180 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - In accordance with one embodiment, a filter assembly includes a housing having an inlet for particulate laden gas and an outlet for clean gas. The assembly also has at least one filter being capable of filtering particulate from the gas that is located in the gas flow between the inlet and outlet. The filter assembly further includes a cleaning mechanism for removing particulate from the filter and the filter assembly. | 08-01-2013 |
Waylon Walker, Minier, IL US
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20150217414 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING A COMPONENT - A method of remanufacturing a component having a heat treated hardened layer over a substrate material is disclosed. The method includes removing at least the heat treated hardened layer of the component to expose the substrate material. The method also includes providing a cladding material on the substrate material. The method further includes melting the cladding material via a laser beam to form a single layered coating with hardness greater than or substantially equal to hardness of the heat treated hardened layer, on the substrate material. | 08-06-2015 |
Waylon Scott Walker, Peoria, IL US
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20150122783 | LASER CLADDING WITH A LASER SCANNING HEAD - A method for laser cladding a material onto a surface of a machine component using a laser scanning head with laser scanning optics is disclosed. The method includes forming a molten bead of cladding material by directing a beam with the laser scanning optics over a bead scan on the machine component. The method also includes directing the beam with the laser scanning optics over a secondary scan on the machine component, the secondary scan being offset from the bead scan at a predetermined distance on the machine component. | 05-07-2015 |
William Walker, Palatine, IL US
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20110228270 | Open-Path Near Real-Time Full Wall Emissions Monitoring Method - The invention is a combination of two prior arts (one being a tower elevator system and the other an open-path monitoring system) in order to perform automated “full wall” monitoring of an emission source. The system will allow an open-path detection system to take near real-time readings of the compounds present in the full area between the towers (both rectangular and triangular areas as shown in FIG. | 09-22-2011 |
Zachary J. Walker, Chicago, IL US
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20150037833 | CONTAINER AND SYSTEM FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION AND PREPARATION - The present invention relates to a system for collecting and preparing a body fluid sample, the system comprising a sample container ( | 02-05-2015 |