Watt, US
Alan Watt, Cochrane, CA US
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20150129223 | HYDROCARBON RESOURCE HEATING APPARATUS INCLUDING RF CONTACTS AND GUIDE MEMBER AND RELATED METHODS - A device for heating hydrocarbon resources in a subterranean formation having a wellbore therein may include a tubular radio frequency (RF) antenna within the wellbore and a tool slidably positioned within said tubular RF antenna. The tool may include an RF transmission line and at least one RF contact coupled to a distal end of said RF transmission line and biased in contact with said tubular RF antenna. The tool may also include a guide member extending longitudinally outwardly from the distal end of said RF transmission line. | 05-14-2015 |
Alf O. Watt, Cupertino, CA US
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20140177459 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RAPID AND COST EFFECTIVE TESTING OF WIRELESS SYSTEMS - Apparatus and methods for rapid, cost effective testing of wireless systems. In one embodiment, a unit under test (UUT) is tested by a test “server”. The UUT and test server communicate via a “connectionless” protocol which is based on beacons (and beacon responses) which can carry one or more test primitives. The aforementioned “connection-less” test protocol can be performed without wireless network configuration, which greatly reduces test time, Additionally, exemplary solutions are presented for “lock-up” of the UUT and the test server. | 06-26-2014 |
Alf Orion Zachariae Watt, San Francisco, CA US
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20160007267 | Localizing a Multicast Service - Systems and methods of providing zero configuration (zeroconf) networking by a processor according to some embodiments of the inventions here may include bridging a zeroconf multicast service discovery query from a first multicast domain to a second multicast domain, and receiving a multicast service advertisement of the second multicast domain at the first multicast domain in response to the bridged multicast service discovery query. | 01-07-2016 |
Alister Watt, Mccomb, MS US
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20090318129 | Mobile Communication Monitoring System - A mobile communication monitoring system for efficiently monitoring the usage of a mobile communications device within a vehicle. The mobile communication monitoring system generally includes a motion detector adapted for determining whether a vehicle is in motion, a controller connected to the motion detector, wherein the controller is adapted for determining whether a mobile communications device is in use while the vehicle is in motion and a conveying device connected to the controller, wherein the conveying device is adapted for conveying communication information relating to the usage of the mobile communications device to a guardian. | 12-24-2009 |
Andrea Watt, Cordova, TN US
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20130211457 | VERTEBRAL IMPLANT AND CONNECTOR - An implant system comprises a fastener including a proximal portion including an inner surface that defines a first cavity that defines a first axis and a distal portion configured for penetrating tissue and defining a longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first axis. A connector extends between a first end and a second end configured for disposal in the first cavity. A receiver is attachable to the first end and includes an implant cavity defining a second axis. The implant cavity is rotatable about a third axis disposed transverse to the second axis such that an implant disposed in the implant cavity and lateral to the first end is rotatable in a first plane relative to the first end in a configuration for selective fixation with the first end. Methods of use are disclosed. | 08-15-2013 |
20140012340 | SACRO-ILIAC JOINT IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for treating a sacro-iliac joint comprises the steps of: identifying a target of a posterior superior iliac spine of a body; determining a selected trajectory that includes the target and at least a portion of a sacrum of the body; creating a pathway in the body along the selected trajectory from a posterior approach to the body; and delivering an implant along the pathway such that the implant is disposed for fixation with an ilium of the body and the sacrum. Systems for treating a sacro-iliac joint are disclosed. | 01-09-2014 |
Andrew T. Watt, San Diego, CA US
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20140194492 | METHODS FOR TREATING HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA - Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing LDL-C in an individual having elevated LDL-C. Additionally disclosed are antisense compounds and methods for treating, preventing, or ameliorating hypercholesterolemia and/or atherosclerosis. Further disclosed are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing coronary heart disease risk. Such methods include administering to an individual in need of treatment an antisense compound targeted to a PCSK9 nucleic acid. The antisense compounds administered include gapmer antisense oligonucleotides. | 07-10-2014 |
Andrew T. Watt, Vista, CA US
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20110098340 | ANTISENSE MODULATION OF BCL2-ASSOCIATED X PROTEIN EXPRESSION - Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of BCL2-associated X protein. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding BCL2-associated X protein. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of BCL2-associated X protein expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of BCL2-associated X protein are provided. | 04-28-2011 |
Andrew T. Watt, Carlsbad, CA US
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20090318536 | METHODS FOR TREATING HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA - Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing LDL-C in an individual having elevated LDL-C. Additionally disclosed are antisense compounds and methods for treating, preventing, or ameliorating hypercholesterolemia and/or atherosclerosis. Further disclosed are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing coronary heart disease risk. Such methods include administering to an individual in need of treatment an antisense compound targeted to a PCSK9 nucleic acid. The antisense compounds administered include gapmer antisense oligonucleotides. | 12-24-2009 |
20120077865 | METHODS FOR TREATING HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA - Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing LDL-C in an individual having elevated LDL-C. Additionally disclosed are antisense compounds and methods for treating, preventing, or ameliorating hypercholesterolemia and/or atherosclerosis. Further disclosed are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing coronary heart disease risk. Such methods include administering to an individual in need of treatment an antisense compound targeted to a PCSK9 nucleic acid. The antisense compounds administered include gapmer antisense oligonucleotides. | 03-29-2012 |
Andrew T. Watt, Oceanside, CA US
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20100035964 | ANTISENSE MODULATION OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR EXPRESSION - Antisense compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of connective tissue growth factor. The compositions comprise antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding connective tissue growth factor. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of connective tissue growth factor expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of connective tissue growth factor are provided. | 02-11-2010 |
Andrew Williams Watt, Houston, TX US
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20150299925 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING KERATINOUS MATERIAL - Chemical compositions and techniques for treating wool (and other animal hair-based) fabrics, and in particular for unshrinking wool fabrics and garments. | 10-22-2015 |
Blayne Watt, Foxboro, MA US
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20150365794 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GEOLOCATION INTELLIGENCE - Location information relating to a changeable location of a mobile device is received. An automatic determination is made as to whether an asset is closest in geographic proximity to the location of the mobile device where the asset is selected from a plurality of assets. Based upon the selected asset, mobile interface information is automatically retrieved where this information is specifically associated with the selected asset. The mobile interface information is automatically sent to the mobile device for display to the user without any interaction from the user. | 12-17-2015 |
Brandon Watt, Hartland, MI US
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20080248673 | Detachable coupling for a remote inspection device - A remote inspection device is provided for inspecting visually obscured locations. The device is generally comprised of a imager housing and a display housing disposed on opposite ends of a modular, flexible cable. An imaging device and one or more light sources are embedded in the end of the cylindrical imager housing. A display housing is coupled to the other end of the flexible cable and configured to be grasped by a user of the device. A display device supported by the display housing receives a video signal from the imaging device and converts the video signal to a video image. The flexible cable can be removably attached to other components with a detachable coupling. | 10-09-2008 |
20090167851 | Imager Assembly For Remote Inspection Device - An imager assembly for a remote inspection device includes an imager body. A circuit board retainer is slidably received through an end of the imager body. The circuit board retainer has deflectable legs separated by a slot. A circuit board assembly has an imager device connected to a first circuit board. A second circuit board is electrically connected to the first circuit board. The second circuit board is received in the slot of the circuit board retainer and frictionally engaged by the deflectable legs. A flexible tube has a first end connected to an end of the imager body using a first ferrule. A male connector is connected to a second end of the flexible tube using a second ferrule. A wiring harness is disposed through a bore of the flexible tube. | 07-02-2009 |
20090196459 | Image manipulation and processing techniques for remote inspection device - A remote inspection apparatus has an imager disposed in an imager head and capturing image data. An active display unit receives the image data in digital form and graphically renders the image data on an active display. Movement tracking sensors track movement of the imager head and/or image display unit. In some aspects, a computer processor located in the active display unit employs information from movement tracking sensors tracking movement of the imager head to generate and display a marker indicating a position of the imager head. In additional aspects, the computer processor employs information from movement tracking sensors tracking movement of the active display unit to control movement of the imager head. In other aspects, the computer processor employs information from movement tracking sensors tracking movement of the active display unit to modify the image data rendered on the active display. | 08-06-2009 |
20090198990 | Accessory support system for remote inspection device - A remote inspection apparatus has an active display unit receiving image data in digital form and graphically rendering the image data on an active display. A communication medium connects devices to the active display unit, such as an imager head capturing the image data. A computer readable medium records one or more instances of software for operating the one or more devices. A computer processor located in the active display unit that operates a boot loader program to detects and sequentially interrogate the devices by different protocols in order to determine appropriate software to load and operate the devices. | 08-06-2009 |
Brian D. Watt, Round Rock, TX US
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20110055531 | Synchronizing Commands and Dependencies in an Asynchronous Command Queue - Provided are techniques for the managing of command queue dependencies and command queue synchronization. Incoming commands are actively tracked through their dependency relationships. Command dependencies may be tracked across multiple lists, including a submission list and a completion list. Each command on the submission list is prepared for processing and ultimately submitted to command processing logic. Command completion processing is performed on each command on the completion list, including by not limited to removing dependencies from pending commands and possibly queuing pending commands for submission to the command processing logic. Also provided as features of a command queue are a standby barrier, an active barrier and a marker. Standby and active barriers are employed to synchronize and track commands through the command queue. Markers are employed to track commands through the command queue. | 03-03-2011 |
20110055839 | Multi-Core/Thread Work-Group Computation Scheduler - Execution units process commands from one or more command queues. Once a command is available on the queue, each unit participating in the execution of the command atomically decrements the command's work groups remaining counter by the work group reservation size and processes a corresponding number of work groups within a work group range. Once all work groups within a range are processed, an execution unit increments a work group processed counter. The unit that increments the work group processed counter to the value stored in a work groups to be executed counter signals completion of the command. Each execution unit that access a command also marks a work group seen counter. Once the work groups processed counter equals the work groups to be executed counter and the work group seen counter equals the number of execution units, the command may be removed or overwritten on the command queue. | 03-03-2011 |
20120221836 | Synchronizing Commands and Dependencies in an Asynchronous Command Queue - Provided are techniques for the managing of command queue dependencies and command queue synchronization. Incoming commands are actively tracked through their dependency relationships. Command dependencies may be tracked across multiple lists, including a submission list and a completion list. Each command on the submission list is prepared for processing and ultimately submitted to command processing logic. Command completion processing is performed on each command on the completion list, including by not limited to removing dependencies from pending commands and possibly queuing pending commands for submission to the command processing logic. Also provided as features of a command queue are a standby barrier, an active barrier and a marker. Standby and active barriers are employed to synchronize and track commands through the command queue. Markers are employed to track commands through the command queue. | 08-30-2012 |
Charles R. Watt, Longmont, CO US
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20120320720 | Methods, Systems, And Computer Program Products For Correcting Repeatable Runout - Methods and systems are described for correcting repeatable runout. In one aspect, an open loop tracking signal is received and squared. A discrete Fourier transform (DFT) of the squared open loop tracking signal is obtained. A velocity magnitude and an absolute value of the phase of the open loop tracking signal is determined. A RRO correction signal is iteratively constructed by performing a partial correction based on an initial phase selected and an initial velocity amplitude, measuring a relative velocity amplitude, performing a partial control correction using the initial phase and relative velocity amplitude if the amplitude is smaller than an initial amplitude; performing a partial control correction using the initial phase and the relative velocity amplitude if the amplitude is smaller than an initial amplitude, and repeating the above steps until a tracking controller can perform closed loop control of the track to optical pickup unit velocity. | 12-20-2012 |
Charles Thomas Watt, Atlanta, GA US
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20130290454 | Mailbox-Based Communications System for Management Communications Spanning Multiple Data Centers and Firewalls - System and methods for effecting communications between a trusted management process and one or more managed processes in a distributed computing environment where direct communications between processes via a data communications network is blocked by a firewall or other security system. The method includes a file server that is accessible to all communicating processes. The file server provides a secure mailbox for each managed process. The mailbox is used to hold messages that are stored as individual files. The management and managed processes communicate by writing and reading files in the mailbox of the managed process. The stateless manner of the message-based communications makes it easy to replicate the management process in order to provide scalability and fault-tolerance for the management functions. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290542 | Server Image Migrations Into Public and Private Cloud Infrastructures - Systems and methods for migrating a server image between any physical, virtual, and cloud servers. The system includes a deploy agent that is run on the target server, a migration manager to control operations, an image library for optional long-term storage of the image, and mailbox-based communications mechanism to support management operations spanning multiple data centers and firewalls. While deploying an image to the target server, the deploy agent automatically adjusts the image to account for changes in server hardware, storage layout, and network infrastructure to ensure that any applications within the image continue to function properly. | 10-31-2013 |
20150096011 | MIGRATION OF COMPLEX APPLICATIONS WITHIN A HYBRID CLOUD ENVIRONMENT - A system and methods for the migration of complex computer applications and the workloads comprising them between physical, virtual, and cloud servers that span a hybrid cloud environment comprising private local and remote customer data centers and public cloud data centers, without modification to the applications, their operational environments, or user access procedures. A virtual network manager securely extends the subnets and VLANS within the customer's various data center across the distributed, hybrid environment using overlay networks implemented with virtual network appliances at nodes of the overlay network. A server migrater migrates individual workloads of servers used by the complex application from one pool of server resources to another. A migration manager application provides a control interface, and also maps and manages the resources of the complex application, the hybrid environment, and the virtual network spanning the hybrid cloud environment. | 04-02-2015 |
Chris Watt, Gilbert, AZ US
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20110228917 | LIMITED CONTACT TELEPHONIC JOUNALING - Systems and methods of the present invention provide for recording, accessing, responding to and archiving an audio journal stored in a dedicated voice mailbox via telephonic communication. A first user may dial a number and record a journal entry each week from a telephone or cell phone into a provided dedicated voice mailbox. A second user may access the dedicated voice mailbox where no direct phone connection with the first user is possible and respond with an appropriate reply message. | 09-22-2011 |
David Watt, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20100215744 | Hydroxypropyl Substitution Used to Regulate Dissolution of a Chemical - A method of producing a batch of a tetracycline-class component HPMC extended release pharmaceutical product having a desired dissolution profile, comprising: selecting a dissolution rate-controlling polymer comprising an HPMC component, the HPMC component having a selected % HP value; validating that the % HP in the selected HPMC component is such that a mean sample of the product complies with the desired dissolution profile over each time point in the dissolution profile, and preparing the product by preparing a formulation comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of the tetracycline-class chemical and the selected HPMC component with the % HP value. There is also provided a method of predicting the dissolution rate profile over a number of dosage forms. | 08-26-2010 |
David Watt, Lexington, KY US
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20120196874 | STILBENE ANALOGS AND METHODS OF TREATING CANCER - Stilbene analogs and pharmaceutical compositions that are useful for the treatment of various cancers, including without limitation, colorectal cancer (CRC) and breast cancer are disclosed. The halogenated stilbene analogs include nitrogen heteroaryl groups and/or amino groups on the stilbene ring. | 08-02-2012 |
20140249161 | STILBENE ANALOGS AND METHODS OF TREATING CANCER - Stilbene analogs and pharmaceutical compositions that are useful for the treatment of various cancers, including without limitation, colorectal cancer (CRC) and breast cancer are disclosed. The halogenated stilbene analogs include nitrogen heteroaryl groups and/or amino groups on the stilbene ring. | 09-04-2014 |
20150272908 | HALOGENATED DIARYLACETYLENES AND METHODS OF TREATING CANCER - Halogenated diarylacetylenes, e.g., diarylacetylenes having at least one halo substituent in one aryl ring and an amine in the opposing aryl ring, can inhibit the proliferation of LS174T colon cancer cells through the inhibition of c-myc and induction of the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor-1 (i.e., p21(Wif1/Cip1)). Such compounds are useful as antineoplastic agents. | 10-01-2015 |
David Watt, Newark, CA US
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20130057390 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAGS FOR USE IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS - A portable RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag includes one or more sensors. Each sensor measures a condition of an environment within which the RFID tag is disposed. Circuitry obtains data from measurements provided by each sensor. A transceiver modulates a radio frequency (RF) signal carrying the obtained data. An antenna, electrically coupled to the transceiver, transmits the RF signal. The circuitry, transceiver, and antenna are potted in their entirety in a thermosetting plastic epoxy for purposes of enduring extreme environmental conditions. The one or more sensors can include a temperature probe. A portion of this temperature probe can serve as the antenna. | 03-07-2013 |
David A. Watt, Newark, CA US
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20110208343 | Tracking and Marking Specimens Having Defects Formed During Laser Via Drilling - A method and system increase processed specimen yield in the laser processing of target material that includes multiple specimens formed on a common substrate. Preferred embodiments implement a feature that enables storage in the laser processing system a list of defective specimens that have somehow been subject to error during laser processing. Once the common substrate has been completely processed, the system alerts an operator to the number of improperly processed specimens and gives the operator an opportunity to run a software routine, which in a preferred embodiment uses a laser to scribe a mark on the top surface of each improperly processed specimen. | 08-25-2011 |
Douglas Watt, Hamilton Square, NJ US
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20100089825 | Systems And Methods For Treatment Of Perchlorate Contaminated Water - The invention provides systems and methods for removing perchlorate from water. The systems comprise reactors comprising biomass for degrading perchlorate, and the operation of the systems can be controlled according to novel logic specifications. Also provided are filters and filtration systems for clearing water in advance of analysis of the concentration of contaminants within the water. The filters comprise a length of tubing configured to generate backpressure at the filter sufficient to facilitate the flow of a water sample through the filter without overpressurization. | 04-15-2010 |
Douglas W. Watt, Hamilton Square, NJ US
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20090001028 | Two-stage oxygenation system for use with a fluidized bed reactor - A two-stage oxygenation system for use with a fluidized bed reactor is provided. The oxygenation system includes an oxygenation vessel coupled to receive oxygen from a source of oxygen, and a separator vessel coupled to receive feed from a source of feed. The separator vessel is coupled to receive recovered oxygen from the oxygenation vessel and recycle from the fluidized bed reactor. The oxygenation vessel is coupled to receive feed and recycle from the separator and to discharge oxygenated feed and recycle for delivery to the fluidized bed reactor and the recovered oxygen for delivery to the separator vessel. | 01-01-2009 |
Duncan George Watt, Clifton Park, NY US
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20130187391 | CONDENSER COOLING SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING SOLAR ABSORPTION CHILLER - A system configured to thermally regulate exhaust portions of a power plant system (e.g. steam turbine) is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes: a condenser adapted to connect to and thermally regulate exhaust portions of a steam turbine; and a cooling system operably connected to the condenser and adapted to supply a cooling fluid to the condenser, the cooling system including a solar absorption chiller adapted to adjust a temperature of the cooling fluid. | 07-25-2013 |
20130204816 | STEAM TURBINE PERFORMANCE TESTING - A steam turbine performance testing system, including at least one computer hardware device, including a neural network created using a dynamic steam turbine thermodynamic model and preliminary data collected from a steam turbine; a network tester for testing the neural network with testing data; a current performance calculator for calculating a current performance of the steam turbine from operation data of the steam turbine; and a projected performance calculator for calculating a projected performance of the steam turbine from the current performance. | 08-08-2013 |
20130345886 | CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER SYSTEM - Various embodiments of the invention include control systems for concentrated solar power systems (CSPS). In some embodiments, a system is disclosed including: at least one computing device configured to perform the following: identify a solar-obstructing object (SOO) within a field of detection; determine a likelihood of the SOO obstructing a predetermined portion of sunlight from a solar receptor; and provide instructions for modifying operation of a concentrated solar power system (CSPS) in response to determining the likelihood of the SOO obstructing the predetermined portion of sunlight from the solar receptor deviates from a predetermined threshold range. | 12-26-2013 |
20140102073 | THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE - Thermal energy storage is leveraged to store thermal energy extracted from a bottom cycle heat engine. The thermal energy stored in the thermal energy storage is used to supplement power generation by the bottom cycle heat engine. In one embodiment, a thermal storage unit storing a thermal storage working medium is configured to discharge thermal energy into the working fluid of the bottom cycle heat engine to supplement power generation. In one embodiment, the thermal storage unit includes a cold tank containing the thermal storage working medium in a cold state and a hot tank containing the working medium in a heated state. At least one heat exchanger in flow communication with the bottom cycle heat engine and the thermal storage unit facilitates a direct heat transfer of thermal energy between the thermal storage working medium and the working fluid used in the bottom cycle heat engine. | 04-17-2014 |
Dwayne B. Watt, Bartlesville, OK US
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20150369360 | MODULAR ASSEMBLY FOR POWER TRAIN - A modular assembly is described for a power train. An assembly housing includes first and second cavities connected by an inter-cavity passage. An input shaft and an output shaft linked by a first clutch are disposed, at least in part, in the first cavity. A hydraulic control assembly provides hydraulic control signals to control, at least in part, the first clutch device. A hydraulic quill insert disposed, at least in part, in the inter-cavity passage, includes a plurality of control passages. The hydraulic quill insert receives the hydraulic control signals and directs the signals to control power flow from the input shaft to the output shaft. | 12-24-2015 |
Gerald Watt, Provo, UT US
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20100151356 | FUEL CELL AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRIC POWER - A non-microbial fuel cell utilizing an organic fuel containing a hydroxyl group and a non-metallic catalyst is disclosed. Compositions for use in and methods for generating electric energy from chemical energy using fuel cells are also disclosed. Compositions for use in and methods of storing energy using fuel cells are also disclosed. | 06-17-2010 |
Hamet Watt, New York, NY US
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20130311212 | Secure Targeted Personal Buying/Selling Method and System - Embodiments described herein include a buying and selling method including receiving a request from a user to book a ticket for an event, determining a time for the event and a venue for the event, detecting when the user is at the venue for the event, and in response, electronically funding a user account with an amount sufficient to buy a ticket for the event. The user is notified that funds are available for the ticket. Embodiments further include, after the end of the event, detecting whether the funds were redeemed and determining whether there is a balance remaining over the funded amount. If the funds were redeemed by the user before the event, event data is collected, including a time of the event, a type of the event, a name of the event, and a location of the venue. The event data is associated with user data. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311368 | AUTOMATIC AUTHENTICATION AND FUNDING METHOD - Embodiments of an automatic authentication and funding method include a location-based transaction method according to which an overseer partners with multiple providers of at least one of goods and services to sell the goods and services to authorized users of a payment device. A controller entity defines and identifies an authorized user, and the controller agrees to fund predefined purchases on behalf of the authorized user, and further agrees to fund a user account for the purchases. The overseer receives user data and provider data from the controller, and generates a payment device for the user. The overseer uses at least one location-based mechanism to place funds on the payment device from the user account under predefined circumstances such that the user is enabled to make the predefined purchases from the approved providers. | 11-21-2013 |
Hamet A. Watt, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130311277 | Web-Based Marketplace for Product Placement and Brand Integration - The present invention describes an online, electronic marketplace for brand integration and product placement. The system provides entertainment companies the opportunity to present their available brand integration inventory, while providing advertisers and their agencies a single source to monitor brand integration options, as well as a forum in which to transact directly with entertainment providers. The system preferably leverages both historical and forward looking data. The platform enables a buyer or seller to view or offer brand integration opportunities across multiple mediums (e.g., television, film, music, video games, and the like), to search opportunities by product category, demographic, or entertainment medium, to sort opportunities by price or date, and to validate post-deal brand integration effectiveness using a defined set of product placement-specific metrics. The system provides brand integration opportunities to be bought and sold throughout an entire lifecycle (pre-production, production, post-production, broadcast/distribution and post-broadcast) of a given program. | 11-21-2013 |
James Watt, Pflugerville, TX US
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20110029493 | Generic Method To Build Catalogs For Change Management - A generic catalog build process which takes information and combines and displays the information in a number of ways, such that the process allows incorporation of a plurality of different builds in an organized and extensible way. Such a generic catalog build process advantageously lowers maintenance cost and development cost of for generating catalogs. | 02-03-2011 |
20150220325 | AGILE FRAMEWORK FOR VERTICAL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY - A software development platform comprising one or more user-selectable modular units containing a vertical stack of back-end business logic. One or more user-selectable modular units containing domain model components. One or more user-selectable modular units containing front end presentation components. A virtual appliance comprising application-specific logic that includes one or more of the modular units containing the vertical stack of back-end business logic, one or more of the user-selectable modular units containing the domain model components and one or more of the user-selectable modular units containing front end presentation components. | 08-06-2015 |
James A. Watt, Carmel, IN US
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20100314519 | Universal Support - An improved and versatile mounting device, as shown, optionally includes a loop for receiving an adjustable band for supporting a utility, a recess for receiving a rod, and the loop optionally has a hole for receiving a fastener. The band adjusts to accommodate the size of the item being supported or the size of the structure to which the device is mounted. | 12-16-2010 |
James Jeremiah Ian Watt, Coalinga, CA US
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20150068044 | HANDHELD LEATHER EDGE BEVELER - An edge beveling tool for working leather including a handle; a cutting member comprising an arm with first and second ends, cutting surface(s) being provided on the second end, and a spring assembly for removably engaging the cutting member with the handle. The first end of the cutting member is inserted into a slot defined in the handle and is engaged by the spring assembly. The spring assembly is a spring clip which urges the first end of the cutting member into contact with an interior wall of the handle. When it is desired to replace the first cutting member with a second cutting member having a different cutting profile, the first cutting member is grasped and pulled out of the slot. A first end of the second cutting member is then inserted into the slot where the spring clip urges it contact with the interior wall of the handle. | 03-12-2015 |
Jason Watt, Hatfield, PA US
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20150278384 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND PROCESS FOR PULLING/CAPTURING CONTENT - An improved process for recreating a webpage as presented to the visitor is provided. A skeleton of a webpage, including content and images of the webpage, may be captured for each web event. For each web event, the captured skeleton of the webpage, including the content and the image of the captured webpage, may be transmitted to a server, allowing the server to recreate a webpage that was presented to the visitor. | 10-01-2015 |
Jeffrey Watt, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080263490 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING THE PERFORMANCE OF PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DEVICES - A programmable logic device (PLD) includes first and second circuits. The first and second circuits are part of a user's design to be implemented using the PLD's resources. The first circuit is powered by a first supply voltage. The second circuit is powered by a second supply voltage. At least one of the first and second supply voltages is determined by a PLD computer-aided design (CAD) flow used to implement the user's design in the PLD. | 10-23-2008 |
20110172983 | METHOD FOR INCORPORATING PATTERN DEPENDENT EFFECTS IN CIRCUIT SIMULATIONS - Methods, software, and apparatus for providing a netlist for simulation that includes one or more parameters that are determined by one or more pattern dependent effects. One particular embodiment of the present invention receives a layout of a circuit including one or more MOSFET transistors. For one or more of the MOSFET transistors, spacing between transistors is measured using the received layout and a pattern dependent parameter is determined. This parameter modifies the length of the gate that is used in simulation. In other embodiments, other pattern dependent effects can be used to determine the values of one or more parameters. These parameters may be used to modify gate length, emitter size, resistor width, or other device characteristics. | 07-14-2011 |
20120089958 | Apparatus and Methods for Optimizing the Performance of Programmable Logic Devices - A programmable logic device (PLD) includes first and second circuits. The first and second circuits are part of a user's design to be implemented using the PLD's resources. The first circuit is powered by a first supply voltage. The second circuit is powered by a second supply voltage. At least one of the first and second supply voltages is determined by a PLD computer-aided design (CAD) flow used to implement the user's design in the PLD. | 04-12-2012 |
Jeremy A. Watt, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20080230100 | Nozzle assembly - A nozzle assembly for use in cleaning tubular members of a tube-type heat exchange having a protective coating. A metal nozzle core for communicating with a source of high-pressure water is covered at an exterior portion thereof with a plastic nozzle sleeve for engagement with the heat exchanger. A circumferential ridge of the nozzle core disposed in a circumferential groove of the nozzle sleeve prevents separation of the nozzle core and nozzle sleeve during use. | 09-25-2008 |
Joanne M. Watt, Tower Lakes, IL US
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20100280486 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING AND MONITORING MEDICATION - A method of delivering medication to a patient utilizing a medication delivery system is provided. A first medication to be delivered to the patient is supplied. The patient's identity is verified. The first medication is selected on a user interface to be delivered to the patient. The volume of the medication the patient will receive is entered. The first medication is injected into the patient through a flow sensor assembly. The flow rate and the volume of the first medication delivered to the patient are monitored by the flow sensor assembly while the injection occurs. A visual display provides information related to the injection. The method updates the patient's electronic medical administration record to capture the information regarding the injection of the first medication. | 11-04-2010 |
Joanne Marie Watt, Tower Lakes, IL US
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20110152830 | Systems and methods for managing and delivering patient therapy through electronic drug delivery systems - In example methods and systems described, a medical device can store information locally and in a separate database on a server, for example. If the device fails, or a patient is moved to a second device, information may be transferred to the second device such that the second device can resume a complex therapy at a point where the initial medical device left off. The data necessary to restart the complex therapy system may include certain underlying patient-specific parameters according to a model capturing the patient's physiological response to the medication in question. As a result, it is not necessary for the second device to restart the complex therapy or regress to an initial set of baseline assumptions. | 06-23-2011 |
20130165901 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING INSULIN THERAPY FOR A PATIENT - In example methods and systems described, insulin therapy for a patient can be determined. At least one of a short-acting subcutaneous insulin dosage recommendation, a correction subcutaneous insulin dosage recommendation, an intravenous insulin dosage recommendation, a recommended amount of carbohydrates to be administered to the patient, or combinations thereof, can be determined. In addition, information indicating a confirmation of a nutrition intake for the patient, and a long-acting insulin-on-board for the patient can be received, and based on this information, a required long-acting subcutaneous or intravenous insulin dosage for the patient can be determined. The short-acting subcutaneous or intravenous insulin dosage recommendation can be adjusted based, at least in part, on a difference between the long-acting insulin-on-board and the required long-acting subcutaneous or intravenous insulin dosage. | 06-27-2013 |
John D. Watt, Davenport, IA US
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20110028193 | SPREADER DISK ASSEMBLY CONVERTIBLE FOR WINDROWING - A spreader disk assembly for spreading crop residue such as straw discharged from an agricultural harvesting machine, and more particularly, which has a bat support mechanism that enables the bats to be quickly and easily hingedly or pivotally convertible from a deployed spreading mode to a flattened stowed mode for windrowing, which does not require removal of the bats, or the disk from the spreader. A locking mechanism is provided that enables the quick and easy conversion and securely holds the bats in both modes. | 02-03-2011 |
John Donald Watt, Davenport, IA US
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20120152109 | FEEDER ARM SAFETY STAND - A safety stand for minimizing the effect of hydraulic failure in an agricultural harvester is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for raising or lowering a pivotable safety stand is provided which may take the form of a remotely operated hydraulic safety stand. In another embodiment, the mechanical stop provides multiple stops along the length of travel of the piston to prevent the dramatic falling of the feeder arm under the force of gravity. In one embodiment, the safety stand is provided with a series of notches along a longitudinal edge of the safety stand which are designed to accept and received a protrusion affixed to a cylinder of a hydraulic cylinder which raises and lowers a feeder arm. When the feeder arm is raised, the hydraulic cylinder is in the full upright position, the safety stand can be lowered such that the protrusion enters and is held within a notch to prevent accidental downward movement of the feeder arm. If the notch fails, or the safety stand is not properly engaged, the longitudinal edge of the safety arm is allowed to follow the protrusion, until a subsequent notch is reached, which then engages the protrusion, safely stopping the downward path of the feeder arm. | 06-21-2012 |
Jonathan Watt, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20150205332 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR ARTICULATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A protective cover for a portable computing device includes a first hardshell component, a second hardshell component, and a hinging element. The first hardshell component removably snaps onto a first portion of the portable computing device to protect the first portion of the portable computing device. The second hardshell component removably snaps onto a second portion of the portable computing device to protect the second portion of the portable computing device. The hinging element comprises a flexible material and is attached to the first hardshell component and the second hardshell component such that the hinging element of the protective cover aligns with the hinging structure of the portable computing device. The hinging element flexes to allow the second portion of the portable computing device to remain articulable relative to the first portion of the portable computing device when the protective cover is installed on the portable computing device. | 07-23-2015 |
Jonathan B. Watt, Broomfield, CO US
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20080312045 | VARIABLE STRIDE EXERCISE DEVICE - The variable stride exercise device utilizes various configurations of linkage assemblies, cam members, and other components, connected with a frame to allow a user to dynamically vary the user's stride path during exercise. The exercise device allows for a foot engagement member travel path that adapts to the change in stride length rather than forcing the user into a fixed size path. A user's exertion level may have several components impacting the stride length provided by the machine, such as leg power, torso power, and (in versions of the exercise apparatus with arm supports or exercise components) arm power. The exercise device may include a lockout device that selectively eliminates the variable stride features of the exercise device and allows the user to exercise in a stepping motion. | 12-18-2008 |
20100234185 | EXERCISE BIKE - An exercise bike may include a magnetic braking system to resist rotation of a flywheel. The magnetic braking system may be magnets mounted on brackets selectively pivoted relative to the frame to increase or decrease the resistance opposing rotation of the flywheel. The brackets may be pivoted using a brake adjustment assembly joined to the brackets in such a manner that the magnetic forces resisting rotation of the flywheel increase or decrease in a proportional manner over at least a portion of the adjustment range of the brake adjustment assembly. The exercise bike may further include a console that displays information, such as power. The power may be estimated from a look-up table using the crank or flywheel speed of the exercise bike measured using a speed sensor and the tilt angle of the brackets relative to a reference point measured using a power sensor that includes an accelerometer. | 09-16-2010 |
20100273612 | MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING SEAT HEIGHT FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - The present invention is a seat height adjustment mechanism for exercise equipment having a seat. Examples of such exercise equipment include: stationary exercise bicycles; road or mountain type bicycles; resistance strength training supporting racks or platforms (e.g., preacher curl benches, military or shoulder press racks, etc.) for use with free weights; and resistance strength training machines that employ as resistance weight plates, deflectable members, elastic bands, springs, hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, etc. The mechanism comprises a member, a telescopic member, and an engagement member. The member extends upwardly and includes a rack. The telescopic member includes a first end telescopically received in the member and a seat end. The engagement member is coupled to the telescopic member and adapted to engage the rack. | 10-28-2010 |
20100285928 | VARIABLE STRIDE EXERCISE DEVICE - The variable stride exercise device utilizes various configurations of linkage assemblies, cam members, and other components, connected with a frame to allow a user to dynamically vary the user's stride path during exercise. The exercise device allows for a foot engagement member travel path that adapts to the change in stride length rather than forcing the user into a fixed size path. A user's exertion level may have several components impacting the stride length provided by the machine, such as leg power, torso power, and (in versions of the exercise apparatus with arm supports or exercise components) arm power. The exercise device may include a lockout device that selectively eliminates the variable stride features of the exercise device and allows the user to exercise in a stepping motion. | 11-11-2010 |
Julian Alexander Watt, New Hartford, CT US
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20100066343 | BINARY VOLTAGE REGULATOR - A voltage regulator is provided that includes a plurality of buck-boost transformers each having primary and secondary windings. The secondary windings of the transformers are electrically disposed in series between a source and a load. Each transformer is controlled by a plurality of control switches configured to control the voltage across the primary winding of a corresponding transformer. A controller monitors the output voltage and generates control signals for the switches. The transformers generate different voltage level changes in between the source and load and the voltages across the primary windings are capable of assuming opposite polarities to enable scaling of resolution and range. The voltage regulator efficiently regulates power with relatively few or no moving parts and also partially protects the power switching components by removing them from the path of the load current thereby producing a device that is smaller in size, costs less and is more reliable. | 03-18-2010 |
Kevin Watt, Greenwood, IN US
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20100314519 | Universal Support - An improved and versatile mounting device, as shown, optionally includes a loop for receiving an adjustable band for supporting a utility, a recess for receiving a rod, and the loop optionally has a hole for receiving a fastener. The band adjusts to accommodate the size of the item being supported or the size of the structure to which the device is mounted. | 12-16-2010 |
Kevin Watt, Mentor, OH US
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20150310536 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN-STORE FULFILLMENT OF ONLINE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS - A method of enabling in-store pick up of customized goods ordered online is described. The method may include receiving an online purchase order at a website including a customized product description and a brick-and-mortar store identifier. The method may also include sending the purchase order to a computing device associated with the brick-and-mortar store identifier and receiving an in-stock confirmation at the computing device. The method may also include receiving an order completed confirmation at the computing device and sending a customer correspondence that includes a pick-up time designating when a customer may pick up the customized product at the brick-and-mortar store. The method may also include receiving an in-store pick up confirmation at the computing device. | 10-29-2015 |
Martin Watt, Glendale, CA US
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20130194279 | OPTIMIZING GRAPH EVALUATION - A system for performing graphics processing is disclosed. A dependency graph comprising interconnected nodes is accessed. Each node has output attributes and the dependency graph receives input attributes. A first list is accessed, which includes a dirty status for each dirty output attribute of the dependency graph. A second list is accessed, which associates one of the input attributes with output attributes that are affected by the one input attribute. A third list is accessed, which associates one of the output attributes with output attributes that affect the one output attribute. An evaluation request for a requested output attribute is received. A set of output attributes are selected for evaluation based on being specified in the first list as dirty and being specified in the third list as associated with the requested output attribute. The set of output attributes are evaluated. | 08-01-2013 |
Martin Peter Watt, Glendale, CA US
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20140035922 | VISUALIZATION TOOL FOR PARALLEL DEPENDENCY GRAPH EVALUATION - Systems and processes providing a tool for visualizing parallel dependency graph evaluation in computer animation are provided. Runtime evaluation data of a parallel dependency graph may be collected, including the start time and stop time for each node in the graph. The visualization tool may process the data to generate performance visualizations as well as other analysis features. Performance visualizations may illustrate the level of concurrency over time during parallel dependency graph evaluation. Performance visualizations may be generated by graphing node blocks according to node start time and stop time as well as the level of concurrency at a given time to illustrate parallelism. Performance visualizations may enable character technical directors, character riggers, programmers, and other users to evaluate how well parallelism is expressed in parallel dependency graphs in computer animation. | 02-06-2014 |
Mathew R. Watt, Grand Island, NY US
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20130139546 | AIR SEPARATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus to produce oxygen and nitrogen co-products in which a compressed a compressed and purified air stream is cooled, fully or partially condensed and then rectified in a main distillation column to form a nitrogen-rich vapor column overhead and crude liquid oxygen. A crude liquid oxygen stream is depressurized and then stripped in an auxiliary distillation column with a stripping gas to produce an oxygen-rich liquid. The nitrogen-rich vapor column overhead from the main distillation column is used to form a nitrogen product and the crude liquid oxygen is partially vaporized to produce the stripping gas, a residual oxygen-rich liquid and liquid nitrogen reflux to the main distillation column. The oxygen product is formed from the residual oxygen-rich liquid by either providing the heat exchange duty in condensing the compressed and purified air stream or by condensing nitrogen-rich vapor used in refluxing the main distillation column. | 06-06-2013 |
Mathew Roy Watt, Grand Island, NY US
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20110132032 | LIQUID AIR METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus in which air is liquefied and stored for later energy recovery during which the liquid air is pumped to high pressure, heated and then expanded to recover the energy. During the recovery of energy, the pumped liquid air is heated within a regenerator that stores the refrigeration within the liquid air. During the liquefaction of the air, part of the refrigeration required is obtained from the refrigeration stored in the regenerator. | 06-09-2011 |
Matthew R. Watt, Grand Island, NY US
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20130139547 | AIR SEPARATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus to produce oxygen and nitrogen co-products in which a compressed a compressed and purified air stream is cooled, fully or partially condensed and then rectified in a main distillation column to form a nitrogen-rich vapor column overhead and crude liquid oxygen. A crude liquid oxygen stream is depressurized and then stripped in an auxiliary distillation column with a stripping gas to produce an oxygen-rich liquid. The nitrogen-rich vapor column overhead from the main distillation column is used to form a nitrogen product and the crude liquid oxygen is partially vaporized to produce the stripping gas, a residual oxygen-rich liquid and liquid nitrogen reflux to the main distillation column. The oxygen product is formed from the residual oxygen-rich liquid by either providing the heat exchange duty in condensing the compressed and purified air stream or by condensing nitrogen-rich vapor used in refluxing the main distillation column. | 06-06-2013 |
Micah Inglis Watt, Attleboro, MA US
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20110259827 | Device, Apparatus And Method For Performing Separations - Embodiment of the present invention feature a device having a body, a separation media and a frit element. The exterior surface of the body has a first attachment means positioned radially about at least one of the media chamber and the frit section to form a compact assembly. | 10-27-2011 |
Micah Inglis Watt, Fitchburg, MA US
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20130256231 | Device, Apparatus And Method For Performing Separations - Embodiment of the present invention feature a device having a body, a separation media and a frit element. The exterior surface of the body has a first attachment means positioned radially about at least one of the media chamber and the frit section to form a compact assembly. | 10-03-2013 |
Michael Charles Watt, Firestone, CO US
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20080199343 | Method for bonding powder metallurgical parts - Method for forming a unitary component from a plurality of powder metallurgy compacts. The method in some embodiments includes fluidizing first and second surfaces, wherein a first powder metallurgy compact defines the first surface and a second powder metallurgy compact defines the second surface. The method also includes joining the fluidizing first and second surfaces to form a bonded structure and thermally treating the bonded structure to fuse the first and second compacts into a unitary component. | 08-21-2008 |
Philip Watt, West Chester, PA US
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20100222827 | SCREW WITH VARIABLE DIAMETER CANNULATION AND DRIVER - A bone screw driving system includes a screw having a head and a shaft extending from the head. The screw includes a stepped opening extending in the shaft that includes a first portion and a second portion having a greater cross-sectional dimension than the first portion. The bone screw driving system further includes a screw driver having a driver shaft that defines a tip configured to engage the screw head. The driver further includes a pin extending from the tip and sized to fit within the opening. The pin includes an abutment movable to a locked configuration in the second portion of the opening, wherein the abutment defines a cross-sectional dimension greater than that of the first portion of the opening. | 09-02-2010 |
20110130767 | SCREW DELIVERY SYSTEM - A screw delivery system is provided. Such a system may include a carrier including a carrier body, a driver, and a nose. The carrier may define a bore that extends at least partially through the carrier body. The driver may be configured to be at least partially disposed in the bore. The driver may include a head that is configured to mate with a head of a fastener. At least a first guide member may be carried by the carrier body. The nose may be operably aligned with the bore, and may include at least a second guide member that is configured to engage the first guide member. The system may be configured such that insertion of the driver from the bore into the nose causes the first and second guide members to engage so as to cause the nose to rotate relative to the carrier body. | 06-02-2011 |
20140018817 | SCREW DELIVERY SYSTEM - A screw delivery system is provided. Such a system may include a carrier including a carrier body, a driver, and a nose. The carrier may define a bore that extends at least partially through the carrier body. The driver may be configured to be at least partially disposed in the bore. The driver may include a head that is configured to mate with a head of a fastener. At least a first guide member may be carried by the carrier body. The nose may be operably aligned with the bore, and may include at least a second guide member that is configured to engage the first guide member. The system may be configured such that insertion of the driver from the bore into the nose causes the first and second guide members to engage so as to cause the nose to rotate relative to the carrier body. | 01-16-2014 |
Richard Comrie Watt, Greenwich, CT US
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20100041962 | FLEXIBLE HEADSET FOR SENSING BRAIN ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY - A headset for detecting brain electrical activity is disclosed. The headset may have a flexible band having a first end and a second end. The flexible band may have at least one expansible region permitting a distance between the first end and the second end to selectably vary. The headset may also have flexible circuitry in the flexible band. The flexible circuitry may be operatively connected to at least one sensor configured to sense brain electrical activity. The headset may further have a stimulus emitter coupled to the flexible band. | 02-18-2010 |
Richard K. Watt, Provo, UT US
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20120020879 | PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR ANION DEPOSITION INTO FERRITIN FOR THERAPEUTIC AND OTHER USE - Provided herein is a process for production of a metal nanoparticle, the process comprising providing a first solution containing a protein nanocage complex comprising a hydrophobic metal core and an ion-transport mechanism, providing a second solution containing a preselected anionic agent, combining the first and second solutions into a third combined solution, and applying an external method to the third combined solution to manipulate the metal core's redox state, in which reduction of the metal core causes the preselected anionic agent to be imported and incorporated into the metal core. Also provided herein is a composition from the process and a method of use. | 01-26-2012 |
Rosemary Watt, Malvern, PA US
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20100331209 | MARKERS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING AND TREATING SEVERE OR PERSISTANT ASTHMA AND TNF RELATED DISORDERS - A method for assessment of the suitability of and/or effectiveness of a target therapy for a TNF-mediated-related disorder, such as severe or persistent asthma, in a subject evaluates the presence, absence, and/or magnitude of expression of one or more genes corresponding to contacting the sample with a panel of nucleic acid segments consisting of at least a portion of at least one member from the group consisting of the nucleotide sequences corresponding to at least one of TNFRSF1A SNP rs4149581 (SEQ ID NO:1), TNFRSF1 B SNP rs3766730 (SEQ ID NO:2) or TNFRSFI B SNP rs590977 (SEQ ID NO:3) SNPs which results in a determination that one or more of said SNPs in a sample are in linkage disequilibrium (LD). The method enables identification of the effectiveness of target therapies prior to or after starting a patient on such therapies. | 12-30-2010 |
Russell Watt, Portland, OR US
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20110234670 | OPTIMIZATON OF DOT PLACEMENT FOR THERMAL DRIFT - A method of printing executes a software instruction using a print system controller to measure a vertical position of each row of an array of jets, having at least one offset subset of the array offset in a movement direction, adjusts timing of firing intervals for the offset subset such that the offset subset fire after a longer interval than other jets, and fires jets other than the offset subset at a predetermined firing interval. A print head has an array of transducers, an ink chamber to store ink arranged adjacent the array of transducers, and an array of jets arranged adjacent the ink chamber such that when selected ones of the array of transducers are activated, ink from the chamber exits a jet corresponding to the selected ones of the transducers, the array of jets having at least one subset of the array offset in a vertical direction relative to the other jets. A print system has a print head having an array of jets through which ink can be emitted, the array of jets having at least one subset of the array offset in a vertical direction relative to the other rows, an array of transducers arranged adjacent the array of jets to cause the jets to emit ink when activated, and a controller electrically coupled to the array of transducers to control the activation of the transducers. | 09-29-2011 |
Russell J. Watt, Portland, OR US
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20090096823 | Drop mass calibration method based on drop positional feedback - A method of compensating for changes in drop mass of drop emitted by at least one ink jet of an ink jet imaging device is provided. The method comprises identifying a drop placement position on an image receiving member of an ink jet imaging device for at least one ink jet of a print head. The identified drop placement position for the at least one ink jet is compared to a default drop placement position for the at least one ink jet to determine a difference in drop placement position. A drive signal for the at least one ink jet is then adjusted in accordance with the difference in drop placement position. | 04-16-2009 |
20100232652 | System And Method For Adjusting Operation Of Printheads In An Ink Printing Device - A method evaluates image quality in an ink printing system and generates data values for altering the operation of the ink printing system. The method includes generating an ink image on an ink image receiving member that corresponds to a digital image stored in the ink printing system, generating a scanned image signal corresponding to the ink image, generating firing signal waveform adjustments and image data adjustments with reference to the scanned image signal corresponding to the ink image, and operating a printhead in an ink imaging system with reference to the firing signal waveform adjustments and the image data adjustments. | 09-16-2010 |
20120044289 | Drop Mass Calibration Method Based on Drop Positional Feedback - A method compensates for changes in drop mass of drops ejected by ink jets in a printhead of an ink jet imaging device. The method comprises identifying an average drop placement position for a printhead with reference to ink drop positions on an image receiving member and adjusting a parameter of one or more ink jet driving signals in response to the average drop placement position being greater than a predetermined threshold. | 02-23-2012 |
20140362135 | System And Method For Per Drop Electrical Signal Waveform Modulation For Ink Drop Placement In Inkjet Printing - A method for operating an inkjet printer includes identifying a pattern of ink drops ejected from an inkjet with reference to image data for a printed image, identifying a waveform component for an electrical signal operating the inkjet to eject an ink drop in the pattern of ink drops with reference to at least a portion of the image data, and generating the electrical signal with the identified waveform component to eject the ink drop in the pattern of ink drops at a first velocity onto a first location of an image receiving surface. | 12-11-2014 |
Ryan Watt, Encino, CA US
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20090158840 | PERCOLATION TESTING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A storm water run-off percolation rate test system includes a turbid water generator having a silt or sediment source providing silt into a mixing tank. A pipeline carries turbid water from the mixing tank to a test pit or test site. A flow meter measures the amount of turbid water moved into the test pit. Detectors detect a water level in the test pit. A controller automatically controls the turbid water generator and flow of turbid water into the test pit, and records data on the amount of turbid water provided into the test pit over time, to determine a percolation rate. In a method for determining a percolation rate, turbid water is created and used in the percolation rate testing, to more accurately simulate run-off. | 06-25-2009 |
20100064782 | PERCOLATION TESTING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A storm water run-off percolation rate test system includes a turbid water generator having a silt or sediment source providing silt into a mixing tank. A pipeline carries turbid water from the mixing tank to a test pit or test site. A flow meter measures the amount of turbid water moved into the test pit. Detectors detect a water level in the test pit. A controller automatically controls the turbid water generator and flow of turbid water into the test pit, and records data on the amount of turbid water provided into the test pit over time, to determine a percolation rate. In a method for determining a percolation rate, turbid water is created and used in the percolation rate testing, to more accurately simulate run-off. | 03-18-2010 |
Ryan Watt, Boyertown, PA US
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20090187217 | Transverse Connector - A transverse connector system having a first and a second locking head, and a transverse rod that is secured by the first and second locking heads. The first and second locking heads are provided with a first and second pivot arm for engaging and securing first and second elongated rods. The first and second locking heads each simultaneously engage and secure the transverse and elongated rods separately. | 07-23-2009 |
20130131726 | Cervical Spine Spacer - A cervical spine spacer includes a spacer body configured to be disposed between adjacent cervical vertebrae in the cervical spine and to maintain a desired spacing between the adjacent cervical vertebrae. The cervical spine spacer also includes a channel passing completely through the spacer body from a first surface of the spacer body to a second surface of the spacer body and a fastener configured to pass through the channel. At least one of the first surface and the second surface is configured to contact one of the adjacent cervical vertebrae and the channel is sized to accommodate the fastener passing through the channel at a plurality of angles. | 05-23-2013 |
20150112386 | CERVICAL SPINE SPACER - A cervical spine spacer includes a spacer body configured to be disposed between adjacent cervical vertebrae in the cervical spine and to maintain a desired spacing between the adjacent cervical vertebrae. The cervical spine spacer also includes a channel passing completely through the spacer body from a first surface of the spacer body to a second surface of the spacer body and a fastener configured to pass through the channel. At least one of the first surface and the second surface is configured to contact one of the adjacent cervical vertebrae and the channel is sized to accommodate the fastener passing through the channel at a plurality of angles. | 04-23-2015 |
Stehen James Watt, Leander, TX US
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20090315677 | Container Manifest Integrity Maintenance System and Method - A system, method, and medium for tracking the contents of a container in which the items stored in the container are provided with radio frequency identification (“RFID”) tags, and a tracker affixed to the container periodically polls the items in the container to collect identification information. An electronic manifest, also attached to the container, is updated periodically to reflect items which have been added to the container or removed from the container since the last polling. The tracker emulates an RFID tag when polled by an external reader, responding by uploading the entire electronic manifest to the external reader. The external reader and the affixed reader preferably utilize distinct RFID protocols so as to produce a hierarchical manifest data structure with high integrity. | 12-24-2009 |
Stephen J. Watt, Cedar Park, TX US
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20080235302 | TRANSPARENT ALLOCATION OF A UNIQUE PER USER/TMP FS - The invention is directed to the transparent allocation of a unique per user /tmp file system. A method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: manipulating an operating system to provide each user with a private temporary file system; and constraining a process of the user to the user's private temporary file system. | 09-25-2008 |
Stephen J. Watt, Leander, TX US
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20090051490 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE RFID INVENTORY POLLING ACCURACY - Methods, systems, and media to improve polling accuracy in RFID systems are disclosed. Embodiments comprise receiving information from one or more tags by a tag reader, comparing the information from the tags to other information, and adding the tag to an inventory if the tag does not exist in the other information. While some embodiments compare the tag information from the tags to baseline inventories for other areas, some embodiments compare it to current inventories for the other areas or compare it to a combination of both inventories. Some embodiments involve polling RFID tags in storage containers. Other embodiments involve machine-accessible mediums with instructions to receive information from the tag reader, analyze the information with baseline and current inventories of other areas, and store identification information for the tag in a current inventory database if the information is absent from the baseline and current inventories. | 02-26-2009 |
Thund Y. Watt, Farmington, MN US
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20090039028 | LIQUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS - Provided are filter elements and methods of making and using the same where the filter elements are suitable for liquid filtration and contain particle-loaded meltblown fiber webs. A filter element comprises: a porous article comprising a web of self-supporting nonwoven polymeric fibers and a plurality of sorbent particles enmeshed in the web, the article comprising a first surface and a second surface; a liquid-impermeable housing surrounding the porous article; an inlet in fluid communication with the first surface; and an outlet in fluid communication with the second surface. Spiral-wound webs, web-covered blocks, and stacked disks of webs are also provided. | 02-12-2009 |
William J. Watt, Wakesfield, MA US
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20140330426 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORDER FULFILLMENT - A system includes a first mobile drive unit and a second mobile drive unit. The system also includes a first inventory holder, a second inventory holder, and a third inventory holder. An inventory station includes a first location and a second location and the inventory station operable to receive a first inventory item from the first inventory holder at the first location. The first inventory holder is transported by the first mobile drive unit. The inventory station is also operable to receive a second inventory item from the second inventory holder at the first location. The second inventory holder is transported by the second mobile drive unit. The inventory station is also operable to receive a third inventory item from the third inventory holder at the second location. The third inventory holder is fixed at the second location while the inventory station receives the first inventory item and the second inventory item. | 11-06-2014 |
William J. Watt, Wakefield, MA US
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20130054005 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING WORKSTATIONS - A method for managing an inventory system includes receiving an operation request that identifies an inventory item and selecting, from a plurality of workstations, a workstation at which to fulfill the operation request. The method also includes moving an inventory holder storing the identified inventory item to the selected workstation and moving a supply holder storing a supply item associated with the received operation request to the selected workstation. The method additionally includes fulfilling the operation request, at least in part, at the workstation. | 02-28-2013 |
20130173049 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORDER FULFILLMENT - A system includes a first mobile drive unit and a second mobile drive unit. The system also includes a first inventory holder, a second inventory holder, and a third inventory holder. An inventory station includes a first location and a second location and the inventory station operable to receive a first inventory item from the first inventory holder at the first location. The first inventory holder transported by the first mobile drive unit. The inventory station also operable to receive a second inventory item from the second inventory holder at the first location. The second inventory holder transported by the second mobile drive unit. The inventory station also operable to receive a third inventory item from the third inventory holder at the second location. The third inventory holder is fixed at the second location while the inventory station receives the first and second inventory item. | 07-04-2013 |
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William James Watt, Wakefield, MA US
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