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Barbara Walton, Sykesville, MD US
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| 20090291501 | Rapid Dissolve Media - A method for producing a palletized material includes mixing a media powder with a treated water ( | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110260353 | Rapid Dissolve Media - A method for producing a pelletized material includes mixing a media powder with a treated water, the treated water comprising an additive for substantially preventing bacterial contamination, pouring a mixture of the media powder and the treated water on a non-binding surface, spreading the mixture into a wafer, drying the wafer, and grinding the wafer to produce the pelletized material. | 10-27-2011 |
Brien C. Walton, Bethesda, MD US
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| 20090098524 | Internet-based Pedagogical and Andragogical Method and System Using Virtual Reality - An interactive system and methods of instruction and administration using virtual reality or other technology to create a simulated learning environment of multi-dimensional graphical representations of participants, who interact through individual and collaborative, task-based exercises, via an artificial intelligence engine utilizing an input/output arrangement over a network such as the Internet. This system facilitates synchronous or asynchronous, individual or group instruction to anyone with access to the Internet, measures the efficacy and retention of instruction, and automates faculty processes of grading, scheduled postings, feedback, generating quantitative and qualitative reports, generating adaptive lessons that adjust to participant input, and the like, with exportable and importable academic, financial, and demographic data to address the needs of faculty, administrative staff, including registrars, admissions officers, and counselors, as well as other interested parties such as parents and guardians. | 04-16-2009 |
Charles M. Walton, Sarasota, FL US
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| 20090145011 | Signcase system and method for manufacturing same - The present invention comprises a simple, inventive sign bracket for use in the creation of signs of surprising structural integrity in a range of dimensions, said bracket characterized by a profile comprising a sign body, a C-bracket, and optionally an interlocking sign hanger and/or an angle retainer. | 06-11-2009 |
Courtney E. Walton, Savage, MN US
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| 20110091909 | Stabilizing Agents and Capture Ligands for Use in Assays Measuring Analyte Concentrations - The present invention is related to compositions useful for the measurement of free or unbound analyte concentrations in a fluid. The present invention includes the use of capture ligands and stabilizing agents to improve the accuracy of analyte concentration assays. Methods and tools for using the present invention are also disclosed. | 04-21-2011 |
Daniel B. Walton, Oklahoma City, OK US
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| 20090281905 | System and method for charitable donations - A method and system is provided, in which an interfacing device is distributed free by a value net integrator to end users, or supporting parties, whose normal use thereof may benefit a soliciting entity, such as a charity or social group, through various forms of interactive advertising, combined with an interactive and good will based referral incentive program. The interfacing device may comprise a special toolbar to identify and locate the participating third party vendors; to enable supporting parties to access a search engine partner for Internet searches, where the search engine partner agrees to provide a commission to the value net integrator on a per-click basis; and to allow supporting parties to easily make direct contributions to the soliciting entity. The special toolbar may provide additional value to encourage its use by the supporting parties, such as providing an intelligent pop-up blocking capability. The value net integrator may collect the commissions generated by the supporting party's use of the special toolbar, pay a royalty to the soliciting entity out of the commissions on a periodic basis, and retain the remainder as compensation for its services. | 11-12-2009 |
Donnell T. Walton, Painted Post, NY US
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| 20090003753 | METHOD FOR GENERATING A LINEAR SINGLE POLARIZATION OUTPUT BEAM - A method for generating a linear single-polarization output beam comprises providing an optically active linearly birefringent and linearly dichroic fiber for propagating light and having a single polarization wavelength range and a gain bandwidth; optically pumping the optically active linearly birefringent and linearly dichroic fiber for obtaining fluorescence within the gain bandwidth; and aligning the single-polarization wavelength range to overlap a desired spectral region of the gain profile. | 01-01-2009 |
Donnell Thaddeus Walton, Painted Post, NY US
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| 20090060435 | Polarization maintaining and single polarization optical fiber - An optical fiber, comprising: (i) a core, (ii) a cladding surrounding the core, (iii) at least one stress member adjacent the fiber core and situated within the cladding, said stress member comprising silica co-doped with B and F. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100276736 | CMOS IMAGE SENSOR ON STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR-ON-INSULATOR SUBSTRATE AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - Methods and apparatus for producing a CMOS image sensor result in a plurality of photo sensitive layers, each layer including: a glass or glass ceramic substrate having first and second spaced-apart surfaces; a semiconductor layer disposed on the first surface of the glass or glass ceramic substrate; and a plurality of pixel structures formed in the semiconductor layer, each pixel structure including a plurality of semiconductor islands, at least one island operating as a color sensitive photo-detector sensitive to a respective range of light wavelengths, wherein the plurality of photo sensitive layers are stacked one on the other, such that incident light enters the CMOS image sensor through the first spaced-apart surface of the glass or glass ceramic substrate of one of the plurality of photo sensitive layers, and subsequently passes into further photo sensitive layers if one or more wavelengths of the incident light are sufficiently long. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110128546 | Variable Penetration Depth Biosensor - A surface plasmon resonance sensor system including a high refractive index prism, a sensor chip, a light source having multiple wavelengths over a broad range of wavelengths, optical lenses, a photodetector, a data acquisition unit, and as defined herein. The sensor chip can include, for example, a thin layer of silicon and gold on one face of a transparent substrate and the prism adjacent to the opposite face of the transparent substrate. Such an arrangement provides variable penetration depths up to about 1.5 micrometers with a dynamic range for sensing index of refraction changes in a sample that are several times greater than that of a conventional SPR sensor. The disclosure provides methods for using the surface plasmon resonance sensor system for cell assay or chemical assay related applications. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20120212397 | MULTI-SCREEN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multi-screen electronic device includes a first electronic device having a first electronic device screen and a second electronic device having a second electronic device screen. The first and second electronic device screens are stacked and on different planes when the multi-screen electronic device is in a compact form. The first and second electronic device screens are unstacked and on the same plane when the multi-screen electronic device is in an expanded form. A translation mechanism is coupled to the first and second electronic devices. The translation mechanism is configured to guide a motion of at least one of the first and second electronic devices along a nonlinear path such that a travel along the nonlinear path in a forward direction transforms the multi-screen electronic device from the compact form to the expanded form and a travel along the nonlinear path in a reverse direction transforms the multi-screen electronic device from the expanded form to the compact form. | 08-23-2012 |
Douglas W. Walton, Southampton, PA US
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| 20080312767 | AUTOMATED PRESCRIPTION FILLING SYSTEM/METHOD WITH AUTOMATED LABELING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM/METHOD AND AUTOMATED ORDER CONSOLIDATION SYSTEM/METHOD - Computer assisted systems, methods and mediums for filling one or more orders. One embodiment of the present invention is a system that includes an order consolidation station configured to receive at least one bottle containing pills individually counted and/or at least one package containing pharmaceutical products without having been designated for any of the orders when the package was created and/or at least one literature pack optionally including patient specific information. The order consolidation station is further configured to combine automatically the received bottle and/or package and/or literature pack into a container to be sent to a recipient including, for example, mail order pharmacies, wholesalers and/or central fill dealers for subsequent distribution or sale including retailer distribution or sale. The bottle is specifically designated for the order, and the order generally includes at least one prescription for the package. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090132083 | AUTOMATED PRESCRIPTION FILLING SYSTEM/METHOD WITH AUTOMATED LABELING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM/METHOD AND AUTOMATED ORDER CONSOLIDATION SYSTEM/METHOD - Computer assisted systems, methods and mediums for filling one or more orders. One embodiment of the present invention is a system that includes an order consolidation station configured to receive at least one bottle containing pills individually counted and/or at least one package containing pharmaceutical products without having been designated for any of the orders when the package was created and/or at least one literature pack optionally including patient specific information. The order consolidation station is further configured to combine automatically the received bottle and/or package and/or literature pack into a container to be sent to a recipient including, for example, mail order pharmacies, wholesalers and/or central fill dealers for subsequent distribution or sale including retailer distribution or sale. The bottle is specifically designated for the order, and the order generally includes at least one prescription for the package. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100152884 | AUTOMATED PRESCRIPTION FILLING SYSTEM/METHOD WITH AUTOMATED LABELING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM/METHOD AND AUTOMATED ORDER CONSOLIDATION SYSTEM/METHOD - Computer assisted systems, methods and mediums for filling one or more orders. One embodiment of the present invention is a system that includes an order consolidation station configured to receive at least one bottle containing pills individually counted and/or at least one package containing pharmaceutical products without having been designated for any of the orders when the package was created and/or at least one literature pack optionally including patient specific information. The order consolidation station is further configured to combine automatically the received bottle and/or package and/or literature pack into a container to be sent to a recipient including, for example, mail order pharmacies, wholesalers and/or central fill dealers for subsequent distribution or sale including retailer distribution or sale. The bottle is specifically designated for the order, and the order generally includes at least one prescription for the package. | 06-17-2010 |
Eric Walton, Queen Creek, AZ US
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| 20120034584 | Peered Proctoring - Systems and methods described herein utilize a distributed server network to allow for the real-time distribution of copies of a data stream uploaded from a computing device. The uploaded data stream corresponds to an environment surrounding a user (exam taker) of the computing device during execution of a testing routine for an examination. Providing copies of the data stream in real-time allows proctors as well as other test assessment authorities to ‘peek in’ on the exam taker's environment during the exam. As a result, the environment surrounding the exam taker can be monitored in real-time to determine whether any visual or audio activity in the environment constitutes activity not in accordance with the exam protocol. Following an affirmative determination that the exam taker violated an exam taking protocol, a proctor or other test assessment authority can then make a final or early decision regarding disciplinary action. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036215 | Optimized Data Stream Upload - Systems and methods utilize a distributed server network to allow for the optimization of the upload of a data stream from a computing device. Performance metrics are estimated for different network paths from the computing device to a variety of entry servers in the distributed server network. Based on the estimated performance metrics, one or more entry servers are then selected to receive the data stream from the computing device. As a result, the systems and methods described herein allow for high quality upload performance which addresses the first mile vulnerability issues of the data stream. The distributed server network can then transmit copies of the data stream in real-time to other computing devices. | 02-09-2012 |
Erick G. Walton, Wappinger Falls, NY US
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| 20100051474 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ELECTRO-CHEMICAL-MECHANICAL POLISHING - Methods and compositions for electro-chemical-mechanical polishing (e-CMP) of silicon chip interconnect materials, such as copper, are provided. The methods include the use of compositions according to the invention in combination with pads having various configurations. | 03-04-2010 |
George Russell Walton, Ivyland, PA US
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| 20100262094 | SUCTION DEVICE AND DRESSING - Some embodiments are directed to a system | 10-14-2010 |
Glynis A. Walton, Roswell, GA US
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| 20090286444 | Latent Elastic Composite Formed from a Multi-Layered Film - A nonwoven composite that exhibits latent elastic properties is provided. The composite is formed from a multi-layered, elastic film laminated to a nonwoven web facing. Latent elasticity is imparted to the composite through the use of at least one base layer that contains a thermoplastic elastomer and at least one skin layer that contains a propylene/α-olefin copolymer. During formation, the film is stretched in one or more directions to orient the elastomer chains. Without intending to be limited by theory, the present inventors believe that the oriented state of the chains may be held in place by the relatively stiff semi-crystalline domains of the propylene/α-olefin copolymer. The stretched elastic film may subsequently be relaxed and bonded to a nonwoven web facing to form the composite. The composite may be later activated (e.g., heated at or above the softening point of the copolymer) to soften the crystalline domains and allow the chains to return to their unoriented state. This causes the film to retract, which forms buckles in the nonwoven facing. In this manner, the resulting composite becomes elastic in that it has the ability to stretch and recover due to the “latent” buckle formation in the nonwoven facing. | 11-19-2009 |
Jason P. Walton, Byron, GA US
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| 20100199747 | GAS METER READING SYSTEM - A gas meter reading system is provided that allows automated meter reading capability to be incorporated with sealed mechanical type gas meters. The reading system is mounted to the window of the meter adjacent to the measurement dial. The reading system senses the rotation of the dial and provides data, such as a pulse, that may be recorded by an external source. A method of detecting for leaks with a gas meter having a reading system is also provided. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100200732 | OPTICAL READING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION - An optical sensor for detecting motion or movement in an area of interest and a method of operation is provided. The system includes a CMOS sensor having an array of pixels that captures images in an area of interest. The system monitors the average pixel value for the array to define a first state. If the average pixel value changes beyond a defined threshold, the system defines a second state. For each change in state, a signal is generated. In one embodiment, the optical sensor is used with a meter having a dial with an indicator. The optical sensor generates a signal each time the indicator passes through the area of interest to allow for the remote monitoring of a consumable commodity. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100200735 | OPTICAL READING SYSTEM - An optical sensor for detecting motion or movement in an area of interest is provided. The optical sensor includes a base having optical filtering properties. A sensor assembly having a light emitting diode, a CMOS sensor and a pair of lens is mounted to said base. The CMOS sensor has a range of wavelengths of light to which it has an increased sensitivity. The optical filtering properties of the base are ranged to absorb wavelengths of light in the range of increased CMOS sensor sensitivity. In this way, the effects of ambient light on the optical sensor are reduced. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100201514 | REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM - A monitoring system is provided that allows for monitoring and reporting of operational parameters for processes and devices in a subterranean environment. The system includes a plurality of interface devices coupled to sensors at a desired process or device. The interface devices transmit the measured data to a coordinator device through a personal area network. The coordinator device aggregates data from multiple interface devices and transmits the data to a remote service through a communications network. | 08-12-2010 |
Jennifer Marie Walton, O'Fallon, MO US
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| 20100140406 | MULTI-FUNCTION ROTARY ACCESS DOOR - A method and apparatus comprising a frame and a door. The door may be moveably connected to the frame. The door may be capable of being rotated in the frame between a closed position and an open position to provide access to an opening of a vehicle body without moving the door outside of a mold line of the vehicle body. | 06-10-2010 |
Jerry Walton, Benson, MN US
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| 20110024520 | LEVEL SENSORS FOR METERING SYSTEM CONTAINER - Level sensors for a metering system container are provided that facilitate determining material level within the container despite dusty or damp conditions. In an exemplary embodiment, a material metering system includes a first sensor assembly disposed within a lower portion of the container and a second sensor assembly disposed within an upper portion of the container. Each sensor assembly is configured to output a signal indicative of contact with the material. The material metering system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first and second sensor assemblies and configured to engage a transfer of material to the container in response to the signal from the first sensor assembly indicative of contact with the material and to disengage the transfer of material to the container in response to the signal from the second sensor assembly indicative of contact with the material. | 02-03-2011 |
John A. Walton, Batavia, IL US
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| 20090242862 | UNIVERSAL JACK STAND - A jack stand for a vehicle includes a plurality of walls joined together to form a body, the body being hollow. A base is formed by lower edges of the walls and a top surface joins top edges of the walls. One of the walls includes a wall opening and the top includes a top opening, the wall opening and the top opening extending towards one another, meeting proximate the top edge of one of the walls, thereby forming a single, continuous opening extending from the top into one of the walls. | 10-01-2009 |
John Clark Walton, Fleming Island, FL US
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| 20120213862 | Negative Ion-Releasing Silica Compositions and Methods of Preparing and Using the Same - Negative ion-releasing silica compositions and methods for their preparation and use are described herein. The compositions include silicon dioxide and gadolinium. Further described herein are products including the compositions. | 08-23-2012 |
John H. Walton, Greensboro, NC US
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| 20090044341 | FLAME RESISTANT TICKING THAT REDUCES FLAME PROPAGATION AND UPHOLSTERED ARTICLES INCORPORATING SAME - A method of producing a flame resistant ticking includes laminating a flame resistant substrate to a decorative fabric, wherein the substrate is configured to release a chemical vapor that reduces the rate of propagation of a flame along the decorative fabric when the decorative fabric is exposed to flame. The substrate is laminated in direct contact with the inside surface of the decorative fabric. In some embodiments, the laminated ticking is configured to release less than 15 MJ of heat in the first ten minutes when exposed to a flame in accordance with the testing protocol set forth in 16 CFR 1633. Upholstered articles, such as mattresses, mattress foundations, and articles of furniture, may incorporate the flame resistant ticking layer. | 02-19-2009 |
John Michael Walton, Meredith, NH US
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| 20120203270 | FLEXURAL LAPARASCOPIC GRASPER - A flexural grasper for use in laparoscopic procedures and the like includes an end effector with digits having rigid elements coupled by flexural bearings. The flexural bearings can be controlled to flex and straighten using cables deployed through the digits and tensioned remotely from a handle for the flexural grasper. | 08-09-2012 |
Jonathan Walton, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090248765 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A READ ONLY MODE FOR A PORTION OF A STORAGE SYSTEM - In general, embodiments of the invention relate to reading data from and writing data to a storage system. Specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to a read only mode for a portion of a storage system. In one embodiment, a selective read-only mode for a portion of a storage system is implemented by monitoring a condition that affects a subset of persistent storage in a storage system, by detecting the condition, by entering a read-only mode for the subset, and by enforcing a policy of processing write requests and read requests to the storage system, which includes processing the write requests without modifying user data stored on the subset and processing the read requests, including requests for user data stored on the subset. | 10-01-2009 |
Jonathan D. Walton, East Lansing, MI US
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| 20100267019 | Identification And Use Of Genes Encoding Amatoxin And Phallotoxin - The present invention relates to compositions and methods comprising genes and peptides associated with cyclic peptide toxins and toxin production in mushrooms. In particular, the present invention relates to using genes and proteins from | 10-21-2010 |
Joseph Walton, Trinity, NC US
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| 20090038526 | WATERCRAFT SEAT - A seat for a watercraft having a hull with a hull bottom having a first contoured shape. The seat includes a base having a second contoured shape that is operable to be slidably engaged with the first contoured shape of the hull bottom. The seat is operable to slide in forward and aft directions within the hull, and the seat and the base can be removed from the hull. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090038529 | System and method for selectively securing articles to a hull of a watercraft - A watercraft includes a hull having a sidewall, and a cavity formed in the sidewall. The cavity includes an open end. An anchor includes an insertion portion configured to be removably inserted into the cavity through the open end. The anchor further includes a movable retention element that removably retains the insertion portion of the anchor in the cavity when the insertion portion is inserted into the cavity. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090042461 | WATERCRAFT WITH SELECTIVELY RETRACTABLE AND STOWABLE PROPULSION DEVICE - A watercraft includes a hull having a hull bottom with an opening and a trunk surrounding the opening. The watercraft also includes a propulsion device pivotally mounted to a portion of the hull other than the trunk. The propulsion device can include a transmission and a propeller on an end of the transmission, and can be movable between a deployed position and an onboard stowed position. In the deployed position, the transmission extends through the trunk and through the opening such that the propeller is positioned below the hull bottom. In the onboard stowed position, no portion of the transmission or the propeller is located within the trunk or below the hull bottom. | 02-12-2009 |
Joseph G. Walton, Lino Lakes, MN US
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| 20100051188 | FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110253215 | FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20120160321 | FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120160322 | FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120160323 | FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. | 06-28-2012 |
Kathleen (bauer) Walton, Oro Valley, AZ US
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| 20120145605 | COLLECTORS FOR FLOTATION OF MOLYBDENUM-CONTAINING ORES - The invention is directed to the use of non-sulfur containing compounds and their derivatives as collectors in the froth flotation of particular mineral sulfide and metallic compounds, particularly molybdenum-containing compounds. The non-sulfur containing compounds and their derivatives may be from a natural source or synthetic. The non-sulfur containing compounds are typically compatible with common frothers. The non-sulfur containing compounds may be used singularly, with one or more derivatives, or in any combination with each other and/or known commercial sulfur containing collectors. | 06-14-2012 |
Kathleen I. Walton, Omaha, NE US
Kyle B. Walton, Edelstien, IL US
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| 20080295492 | Injector cleaning system based on pressure decay - An injector cleaning system for use with an exhaust treatment device is disclosed. The injector cleaning system may have a supply of injection fluid and an injector configured to receive and inject the injection fluid. The injector cleaning system may also have a pressure sensor associated with the injector to generate a signal indicative of the pressure of the injection fluid supplied to the injector. The injector cleaning system may further have a controller in communication with the injector and the pressure sensor. The controller may be configured to determine a pressure decay rate of injection fluid supplied to the injector during a normal injection event based on the signal. The controller may be further configured to compare the determined pressure decay rate to an expected pressure decay rate, and supply cleaning fluid to the injector based on the comparison. | 12-04-2008 |
Larry Walton, Tupelo, MS US
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| 20120184437 | SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING PENOXSULAM, TRICLOPYR AND IMAZETHAPYR - An synergistic herbicidal composition containing penoxsulam plus triclopyr and imazethapyr or imazamox for controlling weeds in crops, especially rice, cereal and grain crops, pastures, rangelands, industrial vegetation management (IVM), aquatics and turf. These compositions provide improved post-emergence herbicidal weed control. | 07-19-2012 |
Larry A. Walton, Milan, MI US
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| 20100021262 | FASTENER RETAINER - A fastener retainer is provided capable of retaining a fastener to a part prior to and during assembly. A first portion engages a fastener flange while leaving a fastener head exposed for assembly tool access. A second portion has flanges that engage the edges of the part. | 01-28-2010 |
Leonard C. Walton, West Hartford, CT US
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| 20090263574 | METHOD OF RESTORING AN ARTICLE - A method for restoring an article includes removing an outer portion of a metallic substrate of an initial article having an original design weight to produce an intermediate article. A protective coating has been deposited on the intermediate article to produce a restored article having a restored article weight that is substantially equal to the original design weight. | 10-22-2009 |
Mark E. Walton, Bountiful, UT US
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| 20090112153 | SPLIT-TIP CATHETER INCLUDING LATERAL DISTAL OPENINGS - A split-tip catheter for placement within the vasculature of a patient and for use in hemodialysis or other suitable procedures is disclosed. In one embodiment, the split-tip catheter includes a catheter body that defines a first lumen and a second lumen. The catheter body further comprises a split distal region, including a venous segment that defines a distal portion of the first lumen and an arterial segment that defines a distal portion of the second lumen. The venous segment includes a recess extending proximally of a nose portion; and a lateral opening in fluid communication with the first lumen. The arterial segment is separate from the venous segment and is removably seatable in the recess provided by the venous segment such that it “nests” therein. The arterial segment also includes a lateral opening in fluid communication with the second lumen. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20120059304 | SPLIT-TIP CATHETER INCLUDING LATERAL DISTAL OPENINGS - A split-tip catheter for placement within the vasculature of a patient and for use in hemodialysis or other suitable procedures is disclosed. In one embodiment, the split-tip catheter includes a catheter body that defines a first lumen and a second lumen. The catheter body further comprises a split distal region, including a venous segment that defines a distal portion of the first lumen and an arterial segment that defines a distal portion of the second lumen. The venous segment includes a recess extending proximally of a nose portion; and a lateral opening in fluid communication with the first lumen. The arterial segment is separate from the venous segment and is removably seatable in the recess provided by the venous segment such that it “nests” therein. The arterial segment also includes a lateral opening in fluid communication with the second lumen. | 03-08-2012 |
Matt Walton, Westport, CT US
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| 20110105853 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HEALTHCARE DELIVERY, OBSERVATION, AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A DE-CENTRALIZED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM AND A PATIENT LIVING AT HOME - The disclosure describes de-centralized healthcare systems and methods of using the same to provide healthcare to a subject living at home. A de-centralized healthcare system of the invention provides at or above hospital-level care through the implementation of care pathway protocols for effective treatment of designated health conditions. A subject is monitored by a central station, which is staffed by healthcare practitioners and providers. A dispatch system allows healthcare providers to visit the subject for appointments and deliveries. The de-centralized healthcare system provides for the subject's laboratory, nutrition, and hygiene needs. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110218821 | HEALTH CARE DEVICE AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The invention described herein solves the challenges encountered in searching for medical/clinical information from multiple data sources. Systems, methods, and devices of the invention allow a user to search a number of dissimilar information sources simultaneously, and view, process, and perform correlations on the information. The invention uses faceted search to process clinical values, subject characteristics, and population characteristics, thereby providing a user with an array of information useful for monitoring or improving the state of health of a patient or a patient population. The invention enables a user to evaluate information in a patient-centric way, and analyze information at either the individual or the population level. | 09-08-2011 |
Mercedes A. Walton, Oldsmar, FL US
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| 20100040588 | Procurement, Isolation, and Cryopreservation of Endometrial/Menstrual Cells - Compositions comprising menstrual stem cells (MSCs) and methods, processes, and system therefor are provided by the invention. MSCs are processed from menstrual flow collected during menses. MSCs may be cryopreserved, processed through various culturing and selection steps in preparation for cryopreservation, or processed for therapeutic or cosmeceutical use. Cryopreserved MSCs may be thawed in preparation for therapeutic and cosmeceutical use. MSCs express CD9, CD10, CD13, CD29, CD44, CD49e, CD49f, CD59, CD81, CD105, CD166, and HLA class I, and have low or no expression of CD3 and HLA class II. | 02-18-2010 |
Mercedes A. Walton, Mendham, NJ US
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| 20080241113 | Procurement, isolation and cryopreservation of endometrial/menstrual cells - Compositions comprising menstrual stem cells (MSCs) and methods, processes, and system therefor are provided by the invention. MSCs are processed from menstrual flow collected during menses. MSCs may be cryopreserved, processed through various culturing and selection steps in preparation for cryopreservation, or processed for therapeutic or cosmeceutical use. Cryopreserved MSCs may be thawed in preparation for therapeutic and cosmeceutical use. MSCs express CD9, CD10, CD13, CD29, CD44, CD49e, CD49f, CD59, CD81, CD105, CD166, and HLA class I, and have low or no expression of CD3 and HLA class II. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090104650 | Infectious diseases testing of menstrual fluid, endometrial/menstrual cells, amniotic fluid, umbilical cord blood or other samples - Methods are provided for obtaining and testing or analyzing a non-venous and non-arterial puncture human fluid or cell sample or human body fluid or cell sample to detect the presence of at least one infectious disease. The sample may be menstrual fluid, endometrial menstrual cells, umbilical cord blood, or amniotic fluid. Confirmatory testing of a corresponding arterial or venous blood sample for comparison to the test results for the non-venous and non-arterial human fluid or cell sample may be performed. The testing may comprise a screening test or a confirmatory test. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090191628 | Methods for co-culturing cord blood derived cells with menstrual stem cells - Methods are provided for obtaining expanded human cord blood cells expressing CD34. The methods involve seeding a sufficient amount of cord blood cells with a sufficient amount of menstrual cells under co-culture conditions suitable to promote expansion of the cord blood cells, and co-culturing the cord blood cells with the menstrual cells under culture conditions that support at least two or more population doublings of the cord blood cells. Methods are also provided for growing expanded human cord blood cells to give rise to any one of colony forming units, colony forming unit granulocyte macrophages (CFU-GM), burst forming unit erythroids (BFU-E), and colony forming unit granulocyte erythrocyte macrophage megakaryocyte (CFU-GEMM) blood lineage precursor cells. The expanded cells may express CD34, SSEA-4, and HLA-II. Compositions of the expanded cells are also provided. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20120208275 | Methods for co-culturing cord blood cells or cord tissue with menstrual multipotent cells - Methods are provided for obtaining expanded human cord blood cells or cord tissue cells expressing CD34. The methods involve seeding a sufficient amount of human cord blood cells or cord tissue cells with a sufficient amount of menstrual cells under co-culture conditions suitable to promote expansion of the cord cells, and co-culturing the cord cells with the menstrual cells under culture conditions that support at least two or more population doublings of the cord cells. Methods are also provided for growing expanded human cord cells to give rise to any one of colony forming units, colony forming unit granulocyte macrophages (CFU-GM), burst forming unit erythroids (BFU-E), and colony forming unit granulocyte erythrocyte macrophage megakaryocyte (CFU-GEMM) blood lineage precursor cells. The expanded cells may express CD34, SSEA-4, and HLA-II. Compositions of the expanded cells are also provided. | 08-16-2012 |
Michael E. Walton US
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| 20120187687 | Hydroelectric Generators - Hydroelectric generators for harnessing potential energy from a flowing liquid source with a varying surface level. Hydroelectric generators may comprise platforms with buoyancies selected to remain suspended in the liquid source at a selected depth. In some examples, generation units may be fixed to the platform, the generation unit including turbines partially submerged in the liquid source, generators drivingly connected to the wheel, and electrical interfaces connected to the generator, the electrical interface configured to connect to an external power system. In some examples, hydroelectric generators may include one or more anchors connected to the platform. In some examples, generation units may include rotors. In some examples, hydroelectric generators may include projections extending into the liquid source and define channels between the projections. | 07-26-2012 |
Michael J. Walton, Phoenx, AZ US
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| 20120019043 | RESTRAINT HARNESSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Various embodiments of restraint harnesses for use in land, air, and sea vehicles are described herein. In one embodiment, for example, a restraint harness can include a first shoulder web, a second shoulder web, and a torso web. A first end portion of the torso web can include a buckle that is configured to engage a connector at a second, opposite end portion of the torso web. The restraint harness can further include first and second portions of a stiffening material attached to first and second portions of the first and second shoulder webs, respectively. The stiffening material can form the first and second shoulder webs into preformed openings with inverted U-like shapes. | 01-26-2012 |
Michael J. Walton, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20090183348 | BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES AND ASSOCIATED CONNECTORS FOR USE WITH CHILD SEATS AND OTHER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - Buckle assemblies and associated connectors for use with child seats and other personal restraint systems are disclosed herein. A restraint system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes shoulder/lap webs which are slideably received in corresponding web connectors. Each of the web connectors includes a tongue portion that is configured to releasably interlock with the other tongue portion before the interlocking tongue portions are simultaneously inserted into the buckle assembly as a unit. The buckle assembly is configured to receive and engage the interlocking tongue portions only when the tongue portions have been properly mated together prior to insertion into the buckle assembly. | 07-23-2009 |
Michael Peter Walton US
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| 20080207047 | Wall Box Device - A wall box device comprising a clip extending from an elongated body, for use with non metallic electrical wall boxes. The metal clip is capable of providing an attachment point for the yoke of electrical devices. The clips are secured in place by a plurality of barbs extending outwardly and upwardly therefrom. The barbs allow easy insertion of the clip onto the box, while preventing withdrawal or removal. The attachment point can include a new threaded opening to receive a machine screw, the new threaded opening taking the place of the original worn threaded opening. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080217054 | Gang Box Clip - A wall box device comprising a clip extending from an elongated body, for use with non metallic electrical wall boxes. The metal clip is capable of providing an attachment point for the yoke of electrical devices. The clips are secured in place (without adhesives) by a plurality of barbs extending outwardly and downward there-from. The barbs allow easy insertion of the clip onto the box, while preventing withdrawal or removal. The attachment point can include a new threaded opening to receive a machine screw, the new threaded opening taking the place of the original worn/damaged threaded opening/hub of the plastic electrical wall box. | 09-11-2008 |
Miles Walton, Idaho Falls, ID US
Miles C. Walton, Idaho Falls, ID US
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| 20110054689 | ROBOTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR HAZARD EVALUATION AND VISUALIZATION - A robot includes a hazard sensor, a locomotor, and a system controller. The robot senses a hazard intensity at a location of the robot, moves to a new location in response to the hazard intensity, and autonomously repeats the sensing and moving to determine multiple hazard levels at multiple locations. The robot may also include a communicator to communicate the multiple hazard levels to a remote controller. The remote controller includes a communicator for sending user commands to the robot and receiving the hazard levels from the robot. A graphical user interface displays an environment map of the environment proximate the robot and a scale for indicating a hazard intensity. A hazard indicator corresponds to a robot position in the environment map and graphically indicates the hazard intensity at the robot position relative to the scale. | 03-03-2011 |
Nic Walton, Bend, OR US
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| 20110067176 | Magnetic Sink Flange Retainer and Method - A support device to maintain a mounting assembly on the exterior of a sink flange engaged to a sink adapted to engage a garbage disposal. The support device employs a body portion engaged to one or a plurality of magnets. The body portion is adapted to engage with or upon the sink flange and thereby position the magnets to magnetically hold the mounting assembly upon the exterior of the sink flange. | 03-24-2011 |
Nicholas Walton, Bend, OR US
Noah Walton, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20100323444 | CULTURING AND DIFFERENTIATING NEURAL PRECURSOR CELLS - Systems and methods have been developed for large-scale propagation and differentiation of populations of neurons and glia from neural precursor cells derived from postnatal brain. Under culture conditions containing pituitary extract and mitogenic factors, cells derived from neural stem cells can be attached to a substrate, maintained and serially passaged in culture. Upon removal of mitogenic factors, clusters of neural progenitor cells can be induced that co-express markers of neural stem cells and immature neurons. Unlimited numbers of cells at characterized stages of neurogenesis can be produced. Upon maturation, neuronal cells extend processes and differentiate into mature neuronal phenotypes capable of generating action potentials. | 12-23-2010 |
Noah M. Walton, Gainesville, FL US
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| 20100150875 | INDEFINITE CULTURE OF HUMAN ADULT GLIA WITHOUT IMMORTALIZATION AND THERAPEUTIC USES THEREOF - Cell culture conditions for the isolation, maintenance, and indefinite expansion of human glia are established favoring the growth of neural precursor cells. Cultured cells proliferate indefinitely, express catalytic telomerase, and retain a non-immortalized phenotype. Compositions allow for the indefinite expansion of non-immortalized neural tissue for bioassay applications and restorative neuroscience. | 06-17-2010 |
Randal Walton, Reno, NV US
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| 20100181892 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus including a reflector having a reflective exterior surface partially enclosing an interior space and defining a focal point within the interior space, and a high pressure discharge lamp positioned substantially at the focal point of the reflective exterior surface. In some examples, the high pressure discharge lamp includes an arc tube containing mercury, a metal halide, or sodium. In some examples, the reflective exterior surface extends along a longitudinal axis and curves around the longitudinal axis. In some example, the reflective exterior surface defines an elliptical paraboloid. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100246188 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus including a reflector having a reflective surface partially enclosing an interior space and defining a focal point within the interior space, and a filament positioned substantially within the interior space. In some examples, the filament is made substantially of tungsten. In some examples, the reflective surface extends along a longitudinal axis and curves around the longitudinal axis. In some examples, the reflective surface defines an elliptical paraboloid. In some examples, the filament may be placed substantially at the focal point of the reflective surface. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100277922 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus including a reflector having a reflective exterior surface partially enclosing an interior space and defining a focal point within the interior space, and a high pressure discharge lamp positioned substantially at the focal point of the reflective exterior surface. In some examples, the high pressure discharge lamp includes an arc tube containing mercury, a metal halide, or sodium. In some examples, the reflective exterior surface extends along a longitudinal axis and curves around the longitudinal axis. In some example, the reflective exterior surface defines an elliptical paraboloid. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100320930 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus including a reflector having a reflective exterior surface partially enclosing an interior space and defining a focal point within the interior space, and a high pressure discharge lamp positioned substantially at the focal point of the reflective exterior surface. In some examples, the high pressure discharge lamp includes an arc tube containing mercury, a metal halide, or sodium. In some examples, the reflective exterior surface extends along a longitudinal axis and curves around the longitudinal axis. In some example, the reflective exterior surface defines an elliptical paraboloid. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110012529 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - Lighting apparatuses that include a reflector attached to an adjustable support, a reflective surface on the reflector that defines an interior space and a focal point within the interior space, a light source partially disposed within the interior space and positioned substantially near the focal point, wherein the light source is configured to generate light by passing an electrical current through the lighting element. In some examples, the adjustable support defines a flexible stem. In other examples, the adjustable support defines a collection of bars rotatably connected at pivot points. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110069494 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - Lighting apparatuses including a first endcap including a first light socket, a second endcap spaced from the first endcap including a second light socket, reflector rotatably attached between the first endcap and the second endcap, the reflector including a reflective surface partially enclosing a reflector interior space and defining a focal point within the reflector interior space. The first light socket and second light socket are collectively configured to support light sources substantially near the focal point. The first endcap and the reflector include complimentarily configured interlocking members. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20120187687 | Hydroelectric Generators - Hydroelectric generators for harnessing potential energy from a flowing liquid source with a varying surface level. Hydroelectric generators may comprise platforms with buoyancies selected to remain suspended in the liquid source at a selected depth. In some examples, generation units may be fixed to the platform, the generation unit including turbines partially submerged in the liquid source, generators drivingly connected to the wheel, and electrical interfaces connected to the generator, the electrical interface configured to connect to an external power system. In some examples, hydroelectric generators may include one or more anchors connected to the platform. In some examples, generation units may include rotors. In some examples, hydroelectric generators may include projections extending into the liquid source and define channels between the projections. | 07-26-2012 |
Randal D. Walton, Reno, NV US
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| 20100207540 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus including a reflector having a reflective exterior surface partially enclosing an interior space and defining a focal point within the interior space, and a high pressure discharge lamp positioned substantially at the focal point of the reflective exterior surface. In some examples, the high pressure discharge lamp includes an arc tube containing mercury, a metal halide, or sodium. In some examples, the reflective exterior surface extends along a longitudinal axis and curves around the longitudinal axis. In some example, the reflective exterior surface defines an elliptical paraboloid. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20120187686 | HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS - Hydroelectric generators, including liquid sources containing liquid, siphons extending from a first end positioned within the liquid source to a second end at a lower elevation than the first end, and generation units configured to receive liquid from the siphon pipe, either directly or through an intermediary collection body. The siphons including siphon pipes, including input segments proximate the first end defining an input opening within the liquid source, discharge segments proximate the second end defining an output opening, and elevated segments extending between the input segments and the discharge segments with a portion of their length above the first ends and the second ends. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120187690 | HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS - Hydroelectric generators for harnessing potential energy from a flowing liquid source with a varying surface level. Hydroelectric generators may comprise platforms with buoyancies selected to remain suspended in the liquid source at a selected depth. In some examples, generation units may be fixed to the platform, the generation unit including turbines partially submerged in the liquid source, generators drivingly connected to the wheel, and electrical interfaces connected to the generator, the electrical interface configured to connect to an external power system. In some examples, hydroelectric generators may include one or more anchors connected to the platform. In some examples, generation units may include rotors. In some examples, hydroelectric generators may include projections extending into the liquid source and define channels between the projections. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120187692 | HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS - Hydroelectric generators for generating hydroelectric energy from a liquid drawn upstream of a cascading water feature, including an intake positioned upstream of the cascading water feature, a columnar conduit mounted substantially underground in fluid communication with the intake, the columnar conduit configured to collect a selected quantity of liquid from the intake to pressurize the liquid to a selected amount of head pressure, and a generation unit downstream and in fluid communication with the columnar conduit, the generation unit being configured to receive the pressurized liquid from the columnar conduit and he driven by the pressurized liquid to generate electricity. | 07-26-2012 |
Randy Walton, Aydlett, NC US
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| 20100227601 | System for Inhibiting Wireless Communication - A system for inhibiting functions of select wireless communications devices—predominately for driver cell phones—through the use of a radio frequency transmitter synchronized with a software application that is downloaded into the cell phone or provided by the manufacturer in firmware or the operating system of the phone. The radio frequency transmitter is wired into the power supply of the vehicle and its signal is only emitted and received by the cell phone when the vehicle's power is flowing. When the cell phone receives the unique signal, the software application disables most communications and other distracting functions of the cell phone. The radio frequency transmitter also may be portable and plugged into a wall socket so that wireless communication in select rooms is inhibited when the circuit is closed. | 09-09-2010 |
Richard Walton, Monroe, NC US
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| 20090257968 | Gels containing anionic surfactants and coupling agents - The present invention provides an enhanced gelling agent composition comprising a mixture of an anionic surfactant and a coupling agent. The invention also describes compositions in gel form comprising: (a) a solvent selected from the group consisting of polar solvents, non-polar solvents and combinations thereof; and (b) a gelling agent in an amount sufficient to impart gelation to the composition, the gelling agent being a mixture comprising an anionic surfactant and a coupling agent. The gels of the invention may be substantially anhydrous or may optionally contain water as part of the formulation. | 10-15-2009 |
Robert L. Walton, Fairport, NY US
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| 20080259634 | DOUBLE-SIDED TURNING FILM - A backlight device for a display comprising (1) a side-lit light source, (2) a light guide plate and (3) a turning film comprising a light entry and a light exit surface comprising lenticular elements on the exit surface and prismatic structures on the entry surface, wherein the average values of the parameters of the features and the thickness of the film are selected to provide a peak output angle of ±10° from normal to the light exit surface of the light guide plate and an optical gain of at least 1.25. Also disclosed are methods of making the turning film and a display incorporating the backlight. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20100043659 | METHOD FOR REGISTERING PATTERNS ON A WEB - A method for registering patterns on a web to provide independent scale control in both the lateral and longitudinal directions is provided. The method includes routing the web over a first roller; routing the web over a second roller and stabilizing the web; applying a pattern to the web using process hardware; measuring registration of the pattern and providing an error signal; controlling lateral position error using the error signal; controlling longitudinal position error using the error signal; controlling lateral scale error using the error signal; and controlling longitudinal scale error using the error signal. The method provides independent scale control in both the lateral and longitudinal directions. Independent scale control avoids non-linear distortions otherwise imposed by attempting to accomplish both corrections by stretching the web in both directions. | 02-25-2010 |
Ronald Walton, Omaha, NE US
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| 20100095643 | GRASS CATCHER - A grass catcher assembly for coupling with a grass cutting device includes a covered frame and a support defining an aperture for receiving debris from the grass cutting device. The covered frame may be pivotally coupled with the support for one or more of collecting the debris when the covered frame is in a closed position and emptying the debris when the covered frame is in an opened position. | 04-22-2010 |
Ronald D. Walton, Omaha, NE US
Ruth J. Walton, Bountiful, UT US
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| 20080249135 | COMPOUNDS FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The invention provides novel compounds useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The compounds have a substituents chosen from -L-C(═O)OH, -L-CH═CHC(═O)OH, -L-C(═O)NH | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080249158 | PYRROLE DERIVATIVES AS THERAPEUTIC COMPOUNDS - Novel pyrrole derivatives are disclosed as Aβ | 10-09-2008 |
| 20100184975 | COMPOUNDS FOR ALZHEIMBER'S DISEASE - The invention provides novel compounds useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The compounds have a substituents chosen from -L-C(═O)OH, -L-CH═CHC(═O)OH, -L-C(═O)NH | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100216862 | Pyrrole Derivatives As Therapeutic Compounds - Novel pyrrole derivatives are disclosed as Aβ | 08-26-2010 |
Sara L. Walton, Glenburn, ME US
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| 20110183389 | PRODUCTION OF LACTIC ACID FROM HEMICELLULOSE EXTRACTS - A method is provided for producing lactic acid comprising fermenting sugars derived from biomass using sugar consuming bacteria to produce lactic acid. In certain embodiments, the biomass is woody biomass, and the bacteria are pentose consuming bacteria such as | 07-28-2011 |
Scott G. Walton, Burke, VA US
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| 20090032143 | ELECTRON BEAM ENHANCED NITRIDING SYSTEM - An electron beam enhanced nitriding system that passes a high-energy electron beam through nitrogen gas to form a low electron temperature plasma capable of delivering nitrogen ions and radicals to a substrate to be nitrided. The substrate can be mounted on an electrode, and the substrate can be biased and heated. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090314633 | ELECTRON BEAM ENHANCED LARGE AREA DEPOSITION SYSTEM - This invention provides a means to deposit thin films and coatings on a substrate using an electron beam generated plasma. The plasma can be used as an ion source in sputter applications, where the ions are used to liberate material from a target surface which can then condense on a substrate to form the film or coating. Alternatively, the plasma may be combined with existing deposition sources including those based on sputter or evaporation techniques. In either configuration, the plasma serves as a source of ion and radical species at the growing film surface in reactive deposition processes. The electron beam large area deposition system (EBELADS) is a new approach to the production of thin films or coatings up to and including several square meters. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20110308461 | Electron Beam Enhanced Nitriding System (EBENS) - An electron beam enhanced nitriding system that passes a high-energy electron beam through nitrogen gas to form a low electron temperature plasma capable of delivering nitrogen ions and radicals to a substrate to be nitrided. The substrate can be mounted on an electrode, and the substrate can be biased and heated. | 12-22-2011 |
Scott G. Walton, Fairfax, VA US
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| 20110080093 | Apparatus and Method for Regulating the Output of a Plasma Electron Beam Source - An apparatus and method for controlling electron flow within a plasma to produce a controlled electron beam is provided. A plasma is formed between a cathode and an acceleration anode. A control anode is connected to the plasma and to the acceleration anode via a switch. If the switch is open, the ions from the plasma flow to the cathode and plasma electrons flow to the acceleration anode. With the acceleration anode suitably transparent and negatively biased with a DC high voltage source, the electrons flowing from the plasma are accelerated to form an electron beam. If the switch is closed, the ions still flow to the cathode but the electrons flow to the control anode rather than the acceleration anode. Consequently, the electron beam is turned off, but the plasma is unaffected. By controlling the opening and closing of the switch, a controlled pulsed electron beam can be generated. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110116992 | PROCESSING MICROTITRE PLATES FOR COVALENT IMMOBILIZATION CHEMISTRIES - Disclosed herein is a method of: treating an organic polymer with an electron beam-generated plasma; exposing the treated polymer to air or an oxygen- and hydrogen-containing gas, generating hydroxyl groups on the surface of the polymer; reacting the surface with an organosilane compound having a chloro, fluoro, or alkoxy group and a functional or reactive group that is less reactive with the surface than the chloro, fluoro, or alkoxy group; and covalently immobilizing a biomolecule to the functional or reactive group or a reaction product thereof. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20120084046 | LC Resonance Probe for Determining Local Plasma Density - An apparatus and method for determining plasma parameters such as plasma electron density n | 04-05-2012 |
Stewart Walton, Mystic, CT US
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| 20100016109 | SHEAVE METHOD AND SHEAVE SYSTEM - A sheave system comprising: a sheave body, the sheave body comprising: a groove; a sheave body outer diameter; a sheave body inner diameter; one sheave sleeve selected from at least four sheave sleeves fixedly attachable to the sheave body inner diameter, each of the at least four of the sheave sleeves comprising: a sleeve bore; a sleeve outer diameter that is about the same as the sheave body inner diameter as to allow a fixed attachment between the sleeve and sheave body; a sleeve inner diameter; one bearing selected from at least four bearings fixedly attachable to the sleeve inner diameter, each of the bearings comprising: a bearing outer diameter that is about the same as the sheave body inner diameter as to allow a fixed attachment between the bearing and the sleeve, and a bearing inner diameter. A method of making a sheave system, the method comprising: determining an outer diameter of a sheave body; determining a rope size; selecting a sheave body; determining an outer diameter of a shaft; determining a bearing type; selecting a bearing; selecting a sheave sleeve; attaching the sheave sleeve to the sheave body; and attaching the bearing to the sheave sleeve. | 01-21-2010 |
Victoria Mcgee Walton, Dallas, GA US
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| 20090173657 | INFANT HAIR PROTECTOR KIT - A kit containing infant hair protection devices which minimize hair loss and scalp irritation resulting from friction with materials contacting an infant's head, especially the back of an infant's head, is disclosed. The devices are configured for use with commonly used infant apparatuses, such as cribs, bassinets, car seats, bouncers, high chairs, strollers. | 07-09-2009 |
Vincent M. Walton, Federal Way, WA US
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| 20090157239 | Vertical Gust Suppression System for Transport Aircraft - A method for vertical gust suppression due to turbulence for an aircraft having at least one of direct lift control surfaces or pitch control surfaces. The method includes sensing atmospheric turbulence, measuring the sensed atmospheric turbulence to generate turbulence data, generating a command based on the turbulence data, and applying the command to aircraft controls to actuate the direct lift control surfaces or the pitch control surfaces based on the turbulence data. Therefore, an aircraft response to the actuation of the direct lift control surfaces or the pitch control surfaces reduces a vertical acceleration, a pitch acceleration, a pitch rate, a pitch attitude or a structural load of the aircraft due to the turbulence. Thus, the method reduces the effects of vertical gusts of wind on the aircraft, improves the comfort level for aircraft passengers and crew, and reduces diversions the aircraft may take to avoid the turbulence. | 06-18-2009 |
Zachary Walton, New York, NY US
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| 20110016078 | PREDICTIVE ANALYTIC METHOD AND APPARATUS - A computerized project management analytical system and method that develops and manages an ontology that links objects and is capable of being mined. The ontology is comprised of a project ontology framework, a matching engine and a project status matrix that illustrates a multi-relational view of the project status, of confidence levels, or interdiction points and/or positions on project timelines. | 01-20-2011 |
Zachary Doyle Walton, New Haven, CT US
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| 20120150002 | Systems and Methods Utilizing Plethysmographic Data for Distinguishing Arterial and Venous Saturations - Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for using the PG waveform to determine peripheral venous and arterial saturations. Generally, saturations are determined by isolating an indicator of venous or arterial blood volume in each of a plurality of PG waveforms and using the isolated indicators to determine saturation in the corresponding region of the vasculature. Indicators may include respiratory induced variations of AC and/or DC components of the PG waveforms, peaks of the PG waveforms, troughs of the PG waveforms, venous pulsations of the PG waveforms, etc. Indicators may further be isolated in either the time or frequency domain. The isolated indicators may advantageously be normalized, e.g., based on a baseline of the PG waveform or a derivative thereof. | 06-14-2012 |