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Alan Watts, Plainsboro, NJ US
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| 20100221343 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING BRITTLE-MATRIX PARTICLES THROUGH BLISTER PACK FREEZING - The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating and delivering medicinal formulations using an inhaler. The composition includes a space filled flocculated suspension having one or more flocculated particles of one or more active agents and a hydrofluoroalkane propellant. A portion of the one or more flocculated particles is templated by the formation of hydrofluoroalkane droplets upon atomization and the templated floc compacts upon the evaporation of the hydrofluoroalkane propellant to form a porous particle for deep lung delivery. | 09-02-2010 |
Alex Watts, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20100002998 | Cable exit trough with insert - A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. The exit trough may also include an exit cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100266255 | Cable exit trough with cover - A cable exit trough with pivoting cover. The cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. The exit trough may define an insert aperture for receiving modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110116754 | CABLE EXIT TROUGH WITH INSERT - A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. The exit trough may also include an exit cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. | 05-19-2011 |
Allen Keith Watts, Sanford, FL US
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| 20110153460 | SINGLE WINDOW BASED E-COMMERCE BUSINESS TRANSACTION - The present invention relates to a single window e commerce based transaction where an end user can access multiple automobile parts dealers' product catalogue by accessing a single webpage, and making purchases online without bothering to physically visit each dealer's location and checking his inventory for the desired product. | 06-23-2011 |
Alonzo L. Watts, Roswell, GA US
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| 20080258680 | PORTABLE BATTERY RECHARGE STATION - A system and method for recharging secondary batteries. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a supervisory circuit, a voltage converter, a portable power source, and one or more of a holder and a socket. The holder is adapted to receive a specific type of secondary battery of a portable device. The socket is adapted to mate with a plug of a device-specific charging cord connected to the portable device. Each of the holder and the plug can be associated with a programming resistor that provides a voltage requirement of the secondary battery. When the secondary battery is either placed in the holder or is connected to the socket, the supervisory circuit communicates with the voltage converter to supply the appropriate voltage required to recharge the secondary battery. The voltage converter receives power from the portable power source. The voltage converter can convert the voltage of the portable power source up (i.e., increasing the voltage) or down (i.e., decreasing the voltage) as appropriate to recharge the secondary battery as instructed by the supervisory circuit. The portable power source of the portable battery recharge station can be one of several types of power sources. For example, the portable power source can be replaceable, rechargeable, or renewable. | 10-23-2008 |
Andrew Watts, Melbourne, FL US
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| 20100228974 | VLAN TAGGING OVER IPSec TUNNELS - In accordance with a nonlimiting example, a network device transfers communications data along a communications channel within an Internet Protocol (IP) network. A communications module includes a signal input connected to the communications channel of the IP network and receives an Ethernet packet having an Ethernet header and IP data. A processor is coupled to the communications module and processes the Ethernet packet. It removes the Ethernet header and adds Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) tagging information to a padding section in the packet. In one aspect, the processor includes an encryption module that encrypts the VLAN tagging information along with the IP data. The network device includes a signal output through which the packet is transferred to a destination within the IP network over the communications channel as an IPSec tunnel. | 09-09-2010 |
Andrew J. Watts, Essex, VT US
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| 20100162196 | STRUCTURE AND METHODOLOGY FOR FABRICATION AND INSPECTION OF PHOTOMASKS - A photomask, method of designing, of fabricating, of designing, a method of inspecting and a system for designing the photomask. The photomask, includes: a cell region, the cell region comprising one or more chip regions, each chip region comprising a pattern of opaque and clear sub-regions corresponding to features of an integrated circuit chip and one or more kerf regions, each kerf region comprising a pattern of opaque and clear sub-regions corresponding to features of an integrated circuit kerf; a clear region formed adjacent to a side of a copy region, the copy region comprising opaque and clear sub-regions that are copies of at least a part of the cell region; and an opaque region between the clear region and the cell region. | 06-24-2010 |
Anthony H. Watts, Winston-Salem, NC US
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| 20090006291 | Computer-implemented land planning system and method designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem - A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20100211512 | Computer-Implemented Land Planning System and Method - A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100299293 | Computer-implemented land planning system and method designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem - A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem. | 11-25-2010 |
Barry Watts, American Fork, UT US
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| 20110029521 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATION AMONG COLLABORATING USERS - Embodiments relate to methods and systems for building representations of related subjects. The representations may include a plurality of nodes, each being associated with a subject. Users may be able to access records and/or source documents related to a plurality of subjects and add or modify node characteristics based thereon. Users may interact with (e.g., by adding to or modifying) documents, files, and/or records and may also make other changes or additions to nodes in the system. A process may then identify what other users may be interested in such interaction and why. For example, a score may be associated with the interaction and other users based on factors such as whether the users have linked to the document, file or record and/or the node the interaction may apply to. Interacting users, identified users, and interaction details may be stored in a database. Identified users may be notified of the interaction. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029543 | COLLABORATIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING REPRESENTATIONS OF DATA - Embodiments relate to methods and systems for building representations of related subjects. User instructions may be received via a computer system that relate identifying information relating to a subject (e.g., an individual, group and/or event) to a node being associated therewith. Nodes in different accounts may be compared and matched based on identifying information associated with the nodes. Characteristics of one of the matched nodes may be added or modified based on characteristics of another of the matched nodes. A user may be notified of a potential match, a match, and/or node characteristics additions and/or modifications. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029564 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE ORGANIZED DISTRIBUTION OF RELATED DATA - Embodiments relate to methods and systems for building representations of related subjects. The representations may include a plurality of nodes, each being associated with a subject. Users may be able to access records and/or source documents related to a plurality of subjects and add or modify node characteristics based thereon. Users may be able to perform an interaction and/or modification related to a record page. Other users (e.g., users connected to the record page) may be notified of such interaction and/or modification. | 02-03-2011 |
Bradley James Watts, Eldridge, IA US
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| 20100269472 | Flexible cutting platform to follow ground contour in an agricultural harvesting machine - A cutting platform for use with an agricultural harvesting machine includes at least one platform section having a frame, a plurality of float arms movably coupled with the frame, an endless belt carried by the plurality of float arms, a cutterbar assembly carried by the plurality of float arms, and a plurality of crop ramps extending from the cutterbar assembly. The plurality of crop ramps are movable relative to each other and overly a leading edge of the endless belt. The endless belt and the cutterbar assembly are movable in a localized manner across the cutting platform in upwards and downwards directions. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110113741 | FLEXIBLE CUTTING PLATFORM TO FOLLOW GROUND CONTOUR IN AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTING MACHINE - A cutting platform for use with an agricultural harvesting machine includes at least one platform section having a frame, a plurality of float arms movably coupled with the frame, an endless belt carried by the plurality of float arms, a cutterbar assembly carried by the plurality of float arms, and a plurality of crop ramps extending from the cutterbar assembly. The plurality of crop ramps are movable relative to each other and overly a leading edge of the endless belt. The endless belt and the cutterbar assembly are movable in a localized manner across the cutting platform in upwards and downwards directions. | 05-19-2011 |
Christine M. Watts, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20110208783 | Integration of User Identifiers - User identifiers associated with a plurality of enterprises may be integrated. A request is received to link a plurality of user identifiers associated with a plurality of enterprises. A first user identifier associated with a first enterprise is received, and a second user identifier associated with a second enterprise is received. The first user identifier and a first enterprise identifier are stored in a first data structure of a memory. The second user identifier and a second enterprise identifier are stored in a second data structure of the memory. A first account identifier associated with the first user identifier is determined by a processor. A second account identifier associated with the second user identifier is determined by the processor. The first user identifier, the second user identifier, the first account identifier, and the second account identifier are stored in a virtual profile to link the first and second user identifiers and facilitate retrieval of information associated with the first and the second user identifiers from a selected one of the first enterprise and the second enterprise. | 08-25-2011 |
Cynthia Watts, Somerset, NJ US
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| 20100063838 | MOBILE MEDICAL SUPPLY, SAMPLE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a mobile medical supply, sample collection and transport system and methods for using same comprising a plurality of carts adapted for specific uses. | 03-11-2010 |
David K. Watts, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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| 20080233724 | RECYCLING OF ELECTROCHEMICAL-MECHANICAL PLANARIZATION (ECMP) SLURRIES/ELECTROLYTES - A method, process and system for the recycling of electrochemical-mechanical planarization slurries/electrolytes as they are used in the back end of line of the semiconductor wafer manufacturing process is disclosed. The method, process and system includes with the removal of metal ions from slurries using ion exchange media and/or electrochemical deposition. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090142994 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR USE - Methods and structures. A planarization method includes: providing a contact structure, where the contact structure includes an axle configured to rotate about an axis of rotation, a plurality of cantilever arms, each arm having a first end connected to the axle, where each arm extends radially outward from the axle; and a plurality of electrically conductive spheres, where at least one sphere is disposed on a second end of each arm; placing a substrate in contact with the spheres, applying an electric voltage to the axle, where the voltage transfers to the substrate, where responsive to the transfer an electrochemical reaction occurs on the substrate; rotating the axle, wherein the spheres revolve about the axis, wherein at least one sphere remains in electrical contact with the substrate; and electrochemical-mechanically planarizing the substrate. Also included is a contact structure, an electrical contact, and an electrical contact method. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20110119908 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT METHOD - An electrical contact method. An axle having an axis of rotation is provided. Cantilever arms are provided. Each cantilever arm has a first end and a second opposing end. The first end is connected to the axle. Each cantilever arm extends radially outward from the axle about perpendicular to the axis of rotation. At least two electrically conductive contacts is provided. At least one electrically conductive contact of the at least two electrically conductive contacts is disposed on the second end of each cantilever arm. A sample is supported on a support member. The electrically conductive contacts are pressed against a first surface of the sample. After the electrically conductive contacts are pressed, the electrically conductive contacts are revolved about the axis of rotation, wherein the at least one electrically conductive contact remains in electrical contact with the first surface. | 05-26-2011 |
Donald E. Watts, Eugene, OR US
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| 20100250022 | Useful unmanned aerial vehicle - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) addresses remotely piloted UAVs making them easier to operate, provide a more flexible positioning system, also improving on communications latency and interference problems. The UAV sends symbolic messages to an educated public via color. | 09-30-2010 |
Edward D. Watts, North Logan, UT US
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| 20100133176 | ANAEROBIC REACTOR WITH AUGER IN THE EFFLUENT LINE - An upflow anaerobic reactor includes an effluent outlet configured to direct effluent out of the reactor and a fluid-filled gas trap configured to prevent loss of biogas from the vessel. An auger assembly is operably coupled to the effluent outlet to prevent clogging of the effluent outlet by solid matter that tends to collect in the effluent outlet. The auger assembly includes at least one helical screw conveyor that rotates so as to remove solid material that collects in the effluent outlet. auger assembly can be operated on a continuous or semi-continuous basis so as to allow for continuous operation of the reactor. The auger assembly can be operated on a continuous or semi-continuous basis so as to allow for continuous operation of the reactor. | 06-03-2010 |
Edwin B. Watts, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090055722 | CUSTOMIZABLE CERTIFICATE DESIGN AND METHOD OF USE - The invention is a method for creating a customizable certificate design comprising a word patterned background with words or phrases related to a special event interdispersed with user inputted words or phrases and a central emblem. | 02-26-2009 |
Fred S. Watts, New Freedom, PA US
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| 20080203995 | Methods of discharge control for a battery pack of a cordless power tool system, a cordless power tool system and battery pack adapted to provide over-discharge protection and discharge control - In a cordless power tool system, a battery pack which may removably attachable to a cordless power tool and to a charger may include at least one battery cell and a power limiting device. The power limiting device may be arranged in series with the at least one battery cell for limiting power output of the battery pack based on the component that is connected to the pack. Current and hence power out of the battery pack may be controlled as a function of total internal impedance in the battery pack, which may be adjusted depending on the component that is connected to the pack. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080238370 | BATTERY PACK FOR CORDLESS POWER TOOLS - A battery pack which includes a battery pack electronic control circuit adapted to control an attached power tool and/or an attached charger. The battery pack includes additional protection circuits, methodologies and devices to protect against fault conditions within the pack, as the pack is operatively attached to and providing power to the power tool, and/or as the pack is operatively attached to and being charged by the charger. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090015410 | WIRELESS ASSET MONITORING AND SECURITY SYSTEM - An asset monitoring and security system includes at least one asset assigned a unique identifier and operable wirelessly transmit an identification signal embodying the identifier. A data store maintains a list of the assets and privileges associated with the assets for authorized users of the assets. A control unit is adapted to receive identification signals from the assets and monitor positions of the assets within a defined area. The control unit communicates with the data store and is further operable to initiate an alarm event when privileges associated with a given asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. Each of the assets includes a lock-out mechanism that impedes use of the asset when the lock-out mechanism is activated. The control unit activates the lock-out mechanism of a given asset when the privileges associated with the asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20100213900 | BATTERY PACK FOR CORDLESS POWER TOOLS - A battery pack which includes a battery pack electronic control circuit adapted to control an attached power tool and/or an attached charger. The battery pack includes additional protection circuits, methodologies and devices to protect against fault conditions within the pack, as the pack is operatively attached to and providing power to the power tool, and/or as they pack is operatively attached to and being charged by the charger. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110095883 | ASSET MONITORING SYSTEM AND PORTABLE SECURITY SYSTEM THEREFOR - A portable security system for monitoring an asset has one or more alarm sensors and a wireless transmitter/receiver that communicates via wireless communication with a host system. The portable security system is switchable between a disabled (partially powered) state and an enabled (fully powered state) in response to commands received from the host system. In an aspect, the portable security system has a plurality of alarm sensors which a user can separately activate and deactivate via the host system. In an aspect, the portable security system includes a base unit and an auxiliary unit. The base unit includes one or more of the alarm sensors that serves a dual purpose depending on whether the base unit is mated with the auxiliary unit. In an aspect, the host system can be utilized by multiple users to manage portable security systems associated with the respective users, including management by group. In an aspect, the host system notifies a user(s) of an alarm condition(s). | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110163701 | Battery Pack for Cordless Power Tools - A battery pack which includes a battery pack electronic control circuit adapted to control an attached power tool and/or an attached charger. The battery pack includes additional protection circuits, methodologies and devices to protect against fault conditions within the pack, as the pack is operatively attached to and providing power to the power tool, and/or as the pack is operatively attached to and being charged by the charger. | 07-07-2011 |
Gabriele Pollard Watts, Evans, GA US
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| 20090172949 | Spork - I, Gabriele Pollard Watts, have invented and designed the “Spork”. This invention is an easy to use, double sided eating utensil. The design is, a spoon on one end facing up and a fork on the other end faced down. That way, it only requires a flip backwards to use either side. | 07-09-2009 |
Gary Watts, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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| 20080219543 | DOCUMENT IMAGING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM - A document processing system comprising one or more document scanning devices that extract information from document images that uniquely identify a document. The system further comprises a central processor remotely connected to the document scanning devices. The central processor is configured to receive the document images and the extracted information from the document scanning devices and is further configured to execute a correction routine configured to adjust errors in the extracted information from the document image. | 09-11-2008 |
Gary P. Watts, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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| 20090239459 | Self Service Coin Processing Machines With EPOS Terminal And Method For Automated Payout Utilizing Same - A method of redeeming coins using a self-service coin redemption machine is provided and includes the act of printing on a blank substrate, using a self-service coin redemption machine printer, indicia associated with a coin processing transaction before the initiation of the coin processing transaction or prior to a completion of a processing of a batch of coins in the self-service coin redemption machine to determine a redemption value thereof. The method also includes the acts of dispensing the substrate, processing a batch of coins in the self-service coin redemption machine to determine a redemption value thereof, and transmitting the redemption value from the self-service coin redemption machine to an EPOS terminal using a communication device. The method further includes inputting the indicia printed on the substrate into the EPOS terminal using a data input device, verifying, using the EPOS terminal, that the indicia input into the EPOS terminal corresponds to an open transaction. | 09-24-2009 |
Hal Watts, Holden, MA US
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| 20100159584 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING ALIQUOT FROM LIQUID-BASED CYTOLOGICAL SAMPLE - Sample vials and methods of processing the sample vials are provided. The sample vial comprises a vial container, a sample collection chamber within the vial container, a vial cap configured to be mated with the vial container to enclose the collection chamber, an aliquot chamber, which may be carried by the vial cap or the vial container, and a valve mechanism for selectively sealing and unsealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber. The method may comprise flowing an aliquot of the sample from the collection chamber while the sample within the collection chamber is isolated from an environment exterior to the vial, sealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber to isolate the aliquot sample from the remaining sample portion, and transferring at least some of the remaining sample portion from the collection chamber to a microscope slide while the aliquot chamber is sealed from the collection chamber. The method further comprises reserving the slide for cytological screening of the sample, and reserving the aliquot sample for deoxynucleic acid (DNA) testing. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100330660 | CELL BLOCK PROCESSING STATION - A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well. The processing station includes an automated fluid delivery system operable to dispense a fluid into the collection well, and a controller operatively coupled to the fluid delivery system, wherein the controller causes the fluid delivery system to selectively dispense fluids into the collection well based at least in part on a flow rate across the filter determined at least in part based on changes in the monitored fluid level in the collection well. | 12-30-2010 |
James M. Watts, New York, NY US
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| 20080294603 | Providing Profile Information to Partner Content Providers - In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results. | 11-27-2008 |
James R. Watts, St. Louis, MO US
Jennifer L. Watts, Moscow, ID US
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| 20090025105 | DESATURASES AND METHODS OF USING THEM FOR SYNTHESIS OF POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS - The amino acid and nucleic acid sequences of a Δ | 01-22-2009 |
Jeremy Watts, Rolla, MO US
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| 20090075062 | METHOD FOR TOUGHENING VIA THE PRODUCTION OF SPIRAL ARCHITECTURES THROUGH POWDER LOADED POLYMERIC EXTRUSION AND TOUGHENED MATERIALS FORMED THEREBY - A toughened composite material, having a first phase defining a matrix and a plurality of typically second phase particles dispersed in the first phase matrix. Each respective particle is characterized by a predetermined geometric architecture, such as a spiral shape. The presence of the geometrically distinct dispersed second phase operates to deflect and attenuate crack propagation. | 03-19-2009 |
Jesse Travis Watts, Brunswick, GA US
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| 20100078261 | FALL ARREST SYSTEM - A fall arrest system adapted to prevent falls while climbing structures. A fall arrest system adapted to prevent lineman from falling from power poles during maintenance or repairs to various elements associated with the suspension and switching on transmission and/or distribution power grids. The system can comprise a safety belt type device comprising an inner strap assembly and an outer strap assembly for encircling a structure to be climbed. The system can comprise many materials in order to meet certain criteria, such as strength and/or stiffness. Additionally, the system can be easily manipulated as the user climbs up or down the structure to maintain the proper angle of the belt with respect to the user. | 04-01-2010 |
Josef S. Watts, South Burlington, VT US
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| 20080275675 | IC CHIP PARAMETER MODELING - A method and system are disclosed for preserving measured temperature and geometric behavior of a hardware model while adjusting the model to match specified target values. In one embodiment, the method includes measuring a characteristic of an integrated circuit (IC) chip at a plurality of temperatures; modeling to form a hardware model for the characteristic versus temperature based on the measuring; obtaining a known first target value of the characteristic for at least one temperature in the hardware model; determining a plurality of second target values for the characteristic for a corresponding plurality of temperatures in the hardware model; and modeling to form a target model for the characteristic based on the first known target value and the plurality of second target values. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20100169849 | Extracting Consistent Compact Model Parameters for Related Devices - A method, apparatus and program product are provided for extracting parameters for compact models for semiconductor devices. A first set of parameters associated with first and second semiconductor devices is defined and has the same value for all devices. A second set of parameters associated with the semiconductor devices is defined having values that differ among the devices. Data is measured from the semiconductor devices related to the first and second set of parameters. A mathematical relationship is established between the measured data, and the values of the second set of parameters are adjusted to fit the established mathematical relationship. The mathematical relationship may also be a correlation of the measured data from the first semiconductor device with the measured data from the second semiconductor device creating a data set for parameter extraction. Parameters may then be extracted from the data set related to the first and second semiconductor devices. | 07-01-2010 |
Julian Watts, Seattle, WA US
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| 20110230640 | METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING GLYCOPROTEINS AND GENERATING ANTIBODIES FOR SAME - The invention provides methods for preparing a peptide as an immunogen to generate an antibody specific for the deglycosylated form of a glycopolypeptide by preparing a peptide that includes an N-linked glycosylation site of said glycopolypeptide and identifying a peptide sequence that includes said glycosylated site and preparing said peptide wherein N of said site is converted to D. | 09-22-2011 |
Kelly Watts, Indianapolis, IN US
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| 20080298270 | Upstream Signal Quality Monitoring - The problem is that a measurement of the average signal quality (average modulation error ratio), does not identify poor quality signals that may be originating from an individual cable modem. The device of the present invention displays the modulation error ratio (MER) for each packet received. Since the media access control (MAC) address is associated with a packet received from an individual cable modem, a graph displaying the MER for each packet received is also displaying the MER for signals from the individual cable modems. Thus a technician viewing the display will be able to identify whether a low MER is a result of an impairment in the network or the from an individual cable modem. | 12-04-2008 |
Kenneth J. Watts, Alpine, AL US
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| 20100169043 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE THICKNESS MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention generally relates to improved non-destructive thickness measurement systems and methods. Embodiments of the present invention utilize quarter wave resonant frequency to measure the thickness of high-temperature pipe walls. In one embodiment, an improved non-destructive thickness measurement system is provided that utilizes Gaussian white noise to produce maximum mechanical resonance in the pipe wall and laser vibrometers to detect the pipe wall's maximum displacement. | 07-01-2010 |
Kevin Watts, Scandia, MN US
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| 20110160501 | Dimethyloctane as an Advanced Biofuel - This invention describes genes, metabolic pathways, microbial strains and methods to produce 2,6-dimethyloctane as an advanced biofuel from renewable feedstocks. | 06-30-2011 |
Kevin Watts, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20110195469 | MICROBIAL PRODUCTION OF FATTY ALCOHOLS - Genes and strains of recombinant microorganisms are provided that are engineered to produce fatty alcohols and fatty alcohol derivatives. The organisms can include one, two, three or more transgenes that direct the biosynthesis of one or more fatty alcohols or derivatives. Methods of producing fatty alcohols using transgenic microorganisms are also provided. | 08-11-2011 |
Kevin R. Watts, Plymouth, MN US
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| 20090287042 | Penile Pump with Side Release Mechanism - A pump and valve assembly for an implantable prosthesis is provided with an internal actuating bar positioned such that when any portion of the housing is compressed, the check valves within are opened allowing for deflation of the cylinders. The pump and valve assembly also includes a textured surface over a portion of the housing to allow for quick identification of the component, as well as to make it easier for the patient to grasp it. The valve assembly further comprising an actuating bar which has ribs to enhance the spring force applied to a flow valve, a support structure to support and appropriately position the actuating bar, and a check valve made of metal with a segment covered with a plastic material. | 11-19-2009 |
Kimberly Watts, Milwaukee, WI US
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| 20090259567 | System and Apparatus for Creating Customized Artwork at Point-of-Purchase - A method and apparatus creating customized artwork for a customer at a point of purchase which includes a display and user interface adapted for a point-of-purchase capable of creating layered images, and allowing a user to update the layered images and specify options for creating customized artwork printed on a specified canvas format. | 10-15-2009 |
Kyle T. Watts, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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| 20100327096 | Grinder - A grinder includes a generally vertical, rotatable shaft having at least one set of cutter blades driven thereby and a fan assembly mounted on the shaft below the cutter blades in position to receive output therefrom. The fan assembly includes a fan disc secured to the shaft and rotatable therewith. A plurality of fan blades are secured to the fan disc in a generally radial orientation. Each fan blade includes a bottom flange secured to a top surface of the fan disc, a web extending upwardly from the bottom flange and a top flange extending outwardly from the web in a direction of rotation of the fan disc. The fan blades are preferably moveably mounted to the fan disc such that the angle of the fan blades relative to a true radial orientation can be adjusted. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110215179 | GRINDER - A grinder includes a generally vertical, rotatable shaft having at least one set of cutter blades driven thereby and a fan assembly mounted on the shaft below the cutter blades in position to receive output therefrom. The fan assembly includes a fan disc secured to the shaft and rotatable therewith. Fan blades are secured to the fan disc in a generally radial orientation. Each fan blade includes a bottom flange secured to a top surface of the fan disc, a web extending upwardly from the bottom flange and a top flange extending outwardly from the web in a direction of rotation of the fan disc. The fan blades are preferably moveably mounted to the fan disc such that the angle of the fan blades relative to a true radial orientation can be adjusted. | 09-08-2011 |
Larry Watts, Gloucester, MA US
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| 20100172624 | VIDEO CAPTURE, PLAYBACK AND ANALYSIS TOOL - An integrated system provides almost immediate feedback to a person performing an action of the performed action. In some embodiments, the system includes a camera or other image capturing device, a user interface such as a touch screen, a sunlight-readable display, triggers, and software. Systems and methods described herein may used by athletes and/or instructors who desire feedback without delay when working to improve athletic motions. | 07-08-2010 |
Leo Watts, Aiken, SC US
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| 20090167062 | Folding Canopy With Drainage Feature - A golf car can include a folding canopy system that can be moved from a raised operable position to a lowered shipping position. In a shipping position, the canopy has a lower overall height than in the operable position. In the shipping position, the seating area of the golf car is still accessible to allow the golf car to be driven onto and off of the transportation container with the canopy in the shipping position. Upon removal from the transportation container, the canopy can be moved to its raised position and secured in that position. A roof canopy can have a plurality of channels that direct captured water to a collection basin. The collection basin can communicate with a drainage member that drains the water from the canopy to a lower portion of the golf car and releases the captured rain in a desirable location. | 07-02-2009 |
Leslie M. Watts, Tiger City, GA US
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| 20080309196 | Electrical Generator - An electrical generator includes a passageway having an input port and at least one output port and at least one resonator for converting acoustic vibrations established in the passageway into mechanical vibrations of the resonator. The resonator is oriented adjacent at least one output port. A mechanical-to-electrical transducer is coupled to the resonator for generating electricity in response to the mechanical vibrations. | 12-18-2008 |
Mark C. Watts, Denver, CO US
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| 20080260834 | VITAMIN D3 ANALOG LOADED POLYMER FORMULATIONS FOR CANCER AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS - Localized delivery of 1,25 D | 10-23-2008 |
Martin Ronald Watts, Greer, SC US
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| 20100050640 | THERMALLY COMPLIANT COMBUSTION CAP DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A combustion cap plate is disclosed. The combustion cap plate includes: a plate having a planar surface and configured to be affixed to an assembly connected to a turbine combustion chamber, the plate defining a central axis perpendicular to the planar surface; a plurality of openings through the plate; and a plurality of raised portions formed by the plate. The raised portions each extend away from the planar surface in a direction of the central axis and having a shape conforming to a thermal gradient incident on the plate during a combustion process. | 03-04-2010 |
Michael Watts, Tupelo, MS US
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| 20080265725 | CART AND METHOD FOR FURNITURE MANUFACTURE - There is provided a cart and method for manufacturing wood furniture assemblies, such as wood frames for couches and other upholstered furniture. The method includes cutting stock wood at a cutting location to predetermined dimensions to form wood frame members of a plurality of different configurations. A plurality of kits of the wood frame members are selectively disposed on a wheeled cart at the cutting location, each kit including each of a plurality of wood frame members for assembling one furniture frame assembly. The cart is then transported with the kits of the wood frame members to an assembly location remote from the cutting location. The cart can generally include first and second cargo portions that are supported by a wheeled support frame. The cargo portions define horizontal and vertical compartments for receiving all of the wood frame members for assembling a plurality of the wood furniture frame assemblies. | 10-30-2008 |
Michael L. Watts, Tacoma, WA US
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| 20090084898 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HOLDING PARTS DURING MANUFACTURING PROCESSING - A method for processing parts. In one advantageous embodiment, a setoff set of studs are welded to a part to form a set of fixed studs. A set of tabs are attached to the set of fixed studs. The set of tabs are affixed to a manufacturing tool. | 04-02-2009 |
Michael R. Watts, Albuquerque, NM US
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| 20100209038 | HITLESS TUNING AND SWITCHING OF OPTICAL RESONATOR AMPLITUDE AND PHASE RESPONSES - A hitless tunable filter may include a ring resonator, a Mach-Zehnder coupler, and first and second phase shifters. The Mach-Zehnder coupler may include a switching arm that is coupled to the ring resonator at first and second coupling points. The first phase shifter may be used to introduce a first phase shift to light propagating through the ring resonator, while the second phase shifter may be used to introduce a second phase shift to light propagating through the Mach-Zehnder coupler. The Mach-Zehnder coupler may have a free spectral range substantially equal to a free spectral range of the ring resonator divided by a non-negative integer. | 08-19-2010 |
Mike T. Watts, Hartville, OH US
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| 20110042940 | COUPLING FOR LARGE BORE REINFORCED HOSE - The hose couplings of this invention can be used to connect sections of large bore reinforced hose to make it more resistant to damage that can be caused by axial and bending forces encountered during normal usage. This extends the service life of the hoses of this invention which include such couplings. The present invention more specifically reveals a hose assembly comprising a reinforced hose having at least one reinforcement layer and a coupling on at least one end of the hose, said coupling comprising a tubular body which is adapted for fitting into the end of said large bore hose, said tubular body having a tail end which is adapted to lie inwardly from the end of the hose, said tubular body having an outer end which is adapted to extend beyond an axial end of the hose, the outer surface of said tubular body being provided with a plurality of axially spaced retention beads, and at least one hose carcass anchor which is affixed to the tubular body at a point on or outward from the last retention bead toward the outer end of the tubular body, wherein the hose carcass and/or load bearing extensions of the hose carcass extend through and around the carcass anchor. | 02-24-2011 |
Nelson B. Watts, Cincinnati, OH US
Nicholas R. Watts, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20090057910 | METHOD OF EMBEDDING PASSIVE COMPONENT WITHIN VIA - A method of forming a device associated with a via includes forming an opening or via, and forming at least a pair of conducting paths within the via. Also disclosed is a via having at pair of conducting paths therein. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100301492 | METHOD OF STIFFENING CORELESS PACKAGE SUBSTRATE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of stiffening a semiconductor coreless package substrate to improve rigidity and resistance against warpage. An embodiment of the method comprises disposing a sacrificial mask on a plurality of contact pads on a second level interconnect (package-to-board interconnect) side of a coreless package substrate, forming a molded stiffener around the sacrificial mask without increasing the effective thickness of the substrate, and removing the sacrificial mask to form a plurality of cavities in the molded stiffener corresponding to the contact pads. Embodiments also include plating the surface of the contact pads and the sidewalls of the cavities in the molded cavities with an electrically conductive material. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110198723 | METHOD OF EMBEDDING PASSIVE COMPONENT WITHIN VIA - A method of forming a device associated with a via includes forming an opening or via, and forming at least a pair of conducting paths within the via. Also disclosed is a via having at pair of conducting paths therein. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110215464 | Semiconductor package with embedded die and its methods of fabrication - Embodiments of the present invention describe a semiconductor package having an embedded die. The semiconductor package comprises a coreless substrate that contains the embedded die. The semiconductor package provides die stacking or package stacking capabilities. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention describe a method of fabricating the semiconductor package that minimizes assembly costs. | 09-08-2011 |
Nicholas R. Watts, Phenix, AZ US
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| 20100207265 | Method of stiffening coreless package substrate - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of stiffening a semiconductor coreless package substrate to improve rigidity and resistance against warpage. An embodiment of the method comprises disposing a sacrificial mask on a plurality of contact pads on a second level interconnect (package-to-board interconnect) side of a coreless package substrate, forming a molded stiffener around the sacrificial mask without increasing the effective thickness of the substrate, and removing the sacrificial mask to form a plurality of cavities in the molded stiffener corresponding to the contact pads. Embodiments also include plating the surface of the contact pads and the sidewalls of the cavities in the molded cavities with an electrically conductive material. | 08-19-2010 |
Nicholas Randolph Watts, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20090321906 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH PACKAGE TO PACKAGE CONNECTION - A semiconductor package comprises a first package; a second package that is provided on the first package; and a first interconnect that comprises a bump to couple to the first package and a base material layer to cover the bump, wherein the second package is supported on the base material layer that is coupled to the bump. | 12-31-2009 |
Paul E. Watts, Corvallis, OR US
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| 20080259148 | Handheld and/or mountable fluid-ejection device having tip-extension assembly and/or tubings - A fluid-ejection device includes a handheld and/or mountable enclosure, a removable tip having a fluid-ejection mechanism, a first fitting extending from the enclosure and receptive to placement of the removable tip thereon, and a controller situated within the enclosure to cause the removable tip to eject the fluid. The fluid-ejection device may also include tip-extension assembly having an electrical cable connecting to the controller and having a second fitting receptive to placement of the removable tip thereon. The electrical cable permits the removable tip to be located substantially independently of the enclosure. The fluid-ejection device may further include tubings fluidically couplable with the removable tip through at least one of the first and second fittings to provide fluid to the removable tip and to regulate backpressure of the fluid within the removable tip. | 10-23-2008 |
Phillip C. Watts, Longmont, CO US
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| 20090301539 | AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM TO LOAD REQUIREMENTS - Apparatus and methods for automatically configuring a thermoelectric power generation system in accordance with the requirements of a load. The apparatus includes a thermoelectric generator that generates electric power when subjected to a temperature differential, at least one configurable component that affects at least one aspect of the power generated by the thermoelectric generator, a monitor that senses at least one aspect of the power generated by the thermoelectric generator and provides at least one signal characterizing the power generated by the thermoelectric generator, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the at least one signal and configure the at least one configurable component based on the at least one signal in accordance with the requirements of a load to which power is supplied by the thermoelectric generator. The configurable component may be a matrix switch that can reconfigure the interconnections between banks included in the thermoelectric generator. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090301541 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR - A thermoelectric generator includes a plurality of thermoelectric modules that generate electrical power when subjected to a temperature differential. The generator also includes a plurality of first thermal elements to which heat is supplied by a first fluid and a plurality of second thermal elements from which heat is removed by a second fluid. The first and second thermal elements are arranged in a stack of alternating first and second thermal elements having one of the plurality of thermoelectric modules between each adjacent pair of first and second thermal elements. Each thermoelectric module is in contact on its first side with one of the first thermal elements and in contact on its second side with one of the second thermal elements such that no face of any thermal element contacts more than one of the thermoelectric modules. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090301687 | INTEGRATED ENERGY SYSTEM FOR WHOLE HOME OR BUILDING - An integrated energy system for a home or other building utilizes a heated reservoir for energy storage. The reservoir is mainly heated by one or more solar collectors. The system also includes an environment-coupled piping loop through which a cooling fluid is circulated such that heat is exhausted from the cooling fluid to the environment. The thermal energy from the reservoir and the cooling fluid are then used in an integrated set of systems that provide space heating, space cooling, and electrical generation. Electricity is generated by a thermoelectric generator that exploits the temperature differential between the reservoir and the cooling fluid. The system may include heating and storage for domestic hot water, and may use excess power for hydrogen production. Backup heating and electrical systems may be provided for. | 12-10-2009 |
Ralph C. Watts, Adel, IA US
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| 20110011072 | MOBILE ENERGY RECOVERY APPARATUS AND METHOD - An energy recovery apparatus and method for recovering and harvesting energy from passing air is disclosed. Energy recovery and harvesting from passing air is accomplished by creating a pressure differential using high and low pressure ports. The energy represented by the pressure differential is extracted using a mass airfoil device which, in turn, is used to create alternative forms of energy which, in turn, is used to support auxiliary and main systems aboard any moving object or form of transport. | 01-20-2011 |
Randy Watts, Lone Jack, MO US
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| 20100017050 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND INDICATING DISTANCE BETWEEN FLARING AIRPLANE & LANDING SURFACE - An apparatus and method for determining and indicating a distance between a landing small airplane and a landing surface, wherein the distance is no more than approximately twenty-five feet. The apparatus emits signals from opposite sides of the airplane toward the landing surface, receives the signals reflected by the landing surface, and, based on the differences in time between emitting and receiving the signals, determines the distances from the opposite sides of the airplane to the landing surface. The apparatus is further operable to communicate the shorter distance to the pilot so that he can decide when to perform a flare maneuver. | 01-21-2010 |
Raymond F. Watts, Long Valley, NJ US
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| 20090005276 | Boron-Containing Lubricating Oils Having Improved Friction Stability - Lubricating oil compositions having excellent friction stability comprise a base lubricating oil, an oil soluble source of phosphorus and a defined polyalkylene polyamine-based friction modifier that has been reacted with a borating agent to convert at least one secondary amine group into the corresponding boric acid ester or boric acid salt. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090005277 | Lubricating Oils Having Improved Friction Stability - Lubricating oil compositions having excellent friction stability comprise a base lubricating oil, an oil soluble source of phosphorus and a defined polyalkylene polyamine-based friction modifier that has been reacted with an acylating agent to convert at least one secondary amine group into an amide. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090131288 | POWER TRANSMISSION FLUIDS WITH IMPROVED FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS - Reaction products of maleic and/or succinic acids or anhydrides and primary aliphatic amines are disclosed as effective in reducing the static friction in power transmission fluids. | 05-21-2009 |
Robert R. Watts, Bristol, IN US
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| 20100123330 | Recreational vehicle with ramp door - An embodiment of the invention includes a ramp mechanism configured for use in a recreational vehicle including a ramp portion and an actuation mechanism. The ramp portion is movable between a closed position and an open position. The actuation mechanism is configured to move the ramp portion between the closed position and the open position. The actuation mechanism includes a first mounting assembly, a second mounting assembly and an actuator connecting the first mounting assembly to the second mounting assembly. | 05-20-2010 |
Russell Watts, Flat Rock, NC US
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| 20100218518 | ICE MAKER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is a method and system for forming ice pieces with an ice maker that includes a mold defining a plurality of cavities for receiving water to be frozen into ice pieces. A processor controls delivery of a refrigerant to freeze water received in the plurality of cavities into ice pieces. A freeze signal transmitted by a temperature sensor embedded within the mold is received by the processor, the freeze signal indicating that a temperature of a portion of the mold adjacent to the temperature sensor has reached a freeze temperature where the water in at least one of the cavities has achieved a frozen state to initiate harvesting of the frozen ice pieces. Defrosting a system evaporator can also be coordinated with operation of the ice maker. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100218520 | ICE MAKER FOR FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT OF REFRIGERATOR - Provided is an ice maker including a mold with two or more cavities for receiving water to be frozen into ice pieces. A bracket defines a track establishing a range of travel of the mold during an ice making cycle and a removable pin projects outwardly from the mold, extending into the track defined by the bracket to support the mold within the ice maker. The mold can be provided with a partition separating the cavities, the partition including an aperture for establishing a substantially-even water level in the cavities below the partitions. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100218526 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE - Provided is refrigeration appliance that includes a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment for storing food items in a refrigerated environment. The refrigeration appliance also includes at least one door restricting access into at least one of the fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment. A heated mullion including a substantially-planar, externally-exposed surface is provided to cooperate with a seal provided to the door. An ice chute extends at least partially through the door for dispensing ice through the door. The ice chute includes a fastener for coupling the ice chute to a door liner and maintain the position of the ice chute relative to the door liner during installation of an insulating material in the door. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100218542 | ICE MAKER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is an ice maker that includes a mold including a plurality of cavities for receiving water to be frozen into ice pieces, a driver operatively connected to the mold for adjusting a position of the mold to a plurality of different locations during an ice making cycle, and a controller. A limit switch is located at a plurality of different positions along a range of travel of the mold to be actuated and transmit a signal indicative of the mold's arrival at the different locations. The mold can travel along path including first portion having a first axis of rotation and a substantially vertical portion, and can be driven by a motor with a drive shaft rotatable about a single axis of rotation. The motor can drive both the mold and a bail arm, and the mold can be leveled upon reaching a predetermined location. The ice maker can perform a Dry Cycle in response to detecting an anomaly during ice making. | 09-02-2010 |
Russell Watts, Starr, SC US
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| 20100219730 | SELECTABLE PRESENTATION OF DUAL-BIN SYSTEM - A refrigerator is provided that includes a compartment, a first container, a second container, a door, and a selection device. The first container is located in the compartment and configured to be movable in a first direction. The second container is located in the compartment and configured to be movable in the first direction. The door is operably connected to the second container and configured to provide access to at least one of the first container and the second container of the compartment when the door is moved to an open position. The door is also configured to inhibit access to the compartment when the door is moved to a closed position. The selection device is located on the refrigerator and configured for inputting a selection of either the first container or the second container. The selected container is presented in an accessible position when the door is moved from the closed position to the open position. | 09-02-2010 |
Russell C. Watts, Ann Arbor, MI US
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| 20110040451 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLASSIFYING A VEHICLE OCCUPANT - A system for classifying an occupant using a reduced quantity of force sensors. The system includes one or more force sensors, an electronic control unit (“ECU”), and a vehicle safety system. The force sensors are, for example, i-Bolt™ sensors, or other suitable force sensors or force sensing systems. The ECU includes, among other things, an occupant classification module and a safety monitoring module. The occupant classification module receives signals from the force sensors, determines one or more moments about a fixed point of a vehicle occupant control volume, and determines an occupant classification metric based on a mass of the control volume and a center of gravity of the control volume. The occupant classification module uses the occupant classification metric to classify an occupant into one of a plurality of occupant classifications. Based on the occupant classification, the safety monitoring module controls one or more vehicle safety systems. | 02-17-2011 |
Russell E. Watts, Starr, SC US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20100205995 | ICE MAKING DEVICE - An ice making device may include an ice tray, a drive mechanism for moving the ice tray to a water-supply position and to an ice making position, two guide plates each of which is formed with a guide groove for guiding the ice tray to the water-supply position and to the ice making position, two engaging projections provided on the ice tray and each of which is engaged with the guide groove, and two cranks each of which is formed with a drive groove with which the engaging projection is engaged and is connected with the drive mechanism to be turned for moving the ice tray. The water-supply position is located at a position separated from the ice making position in a lateral direction, and the two engaging projections are provided on the ice tray so that their axial direction are substantially coincided with each other, and a gravity center position of the ice tray is located on a lower side of the two engaging projections. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100205996 | ICE MAKING DEVICE - An ice making device may include an ice tray, a drive mechanism for moving the ice tray to a water-supply position and to an ice making position, a guide plate formed with a guide groove for guiding the ice tray to the water-supply position and to the ice making position, an engaging projection provided on the ice tray and engaged with the guide groove, a crank which is formed with a drive groove with which the engaging projection is engaged and which is connected with the drive mechanism for moving the ice tray, a heater which is mounted on the ice tray, and a connecting wire which is connected to the heater. The engaging projection is an engaging tube and is structured of two engaging tube pieces which are divided by a plane in an axial direction, and the connecting wire is drawn out by passing through an inner side of the engaging tube. | 08-19-2010 |
Skip Watts, Long Valley, NJ US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090305922 | LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITION FOR AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSION AND LUBRICATING METHOD USING SAME - The present invention relates to an automatic transmission lubricating oil composition, and particularly to an automatic transmission lubricating oil composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, an ashless dispersant, an anti-oxidant, a phosphorus-based anti-wear agent and a friction-modifier, wherein more than 310 ppm of phosphorus is contained, thereby being useful for lubricating or operating an automatic transmission comprising a transmission clutch using a slip lock-up torque converter and a paper based clutch material and a planetary gear system, especially six-speed automatic transmission. | 12-10-2009 |
Stanley Watts, Nutley, NJ US
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| 20100262459 | Academic Achievement Improvement - Disclosed herein is a computer implemented method and system for assisting students in technology utilization to optimize the students' academic achievements based on statistical relationships between the students' academic achievements and the students' technology utilization patterns. A software agent is provided for capturing the students' technology utilization patterns. The software agent uploads the captured technology utilization patterns to an analysis server via a network. The analysis server statistically correlates the uploaded technology utilization patterns with the students' academic achievements uploaded to the analysis server. The analysis server creates benchmark technology utilization patterns using the technology utilization patterns of one or more of the students selected based on predetermined criteria. The analysis server statistically correlates the created benchmark technology utilization patterns with the captured technology utilization patterns of the students. The analysis server generates and displays reports based on the statistical correlation. | 10-14-2010 |
Stephen R. Watts, Greer, SC US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20100043387 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING GAS TURBINE ENGINES - Methods and systems for delivering fuel in a gas turbine engine are provided. The system includes a plurality of can annular combustors that includes at least a first set of combustors of the plurality of can annular combustors and at least a second set of combustors of the plurality of can annular combustors wherein each set of combustors is supplied by a separately controllable respective fuel delivery system. The method includes supplying fuel at a first fuel schedule to the first set of combustors and supplying fuel at a second fuel schedule to the second set of combustors during a first mode of operation wherein the second fuel schedule is different than the first fuel schedule, and supplying fuel at the second fuel schedule to the first and second sets of combustors during a second mode of operation. | 02-25-2010 |
Steven R. Watts, Galesburg, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| 20090056095 | Rail Fence Retractor - A rail fence retractor allowing removal of a fence rail engaged with a fence post comprising a blade having a first and second end. The first end of the blade has a thickness and width allowing insertion into a fence post slot having a rail inserted therein. The rail has self-locking tabs which must be depressed for removal of the rail from the fence post slot. The fence rail retractor also has a handle which is attached to the second end of the blade. The handle allows the application of force against handle to fix the position of the handle against the fence post during removal of said rail from said fence post slot. The handle is also useful in carrying the rail fence retractor when not in use. The handles of the rail fence retractor may be configured to allow integration with the blade. The handles may be also be configured to allow a pair of rail fence retractors to fit or snap together when not in use. | 03-05-2009 |
Tammara L Watts, Columbia, MD US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20100087380 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING INTESTINAL PERMEABILITY - A method for preventing or delaying the onset of autoimmune diseases is disclosed. | 04-08-2010 |
Tammara L. Watts, Baltimore, MD US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20080269136 | METHOD OF USE OF PEPTIDE ANTAGONISTS OF ZONULIN TO PREVENT OR DELAY THE ONSET OF DIABETES - A method for preventing or delaying the onset of autoimmune diseases is disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
Val J. Watts, West Lafayette, IN US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20090030025 | TRANS-FUSED CHROMENOISOQUINOLINES SYNTHESIS AND METHODS FOR USE - Optionally substituted chromenoisoquinolines and analogs and derivatives thereof are described herein. In addition, syntheses of these compounds are described herein. In addition, uses of these compounds as dopamine receptor binding compounds are described herein. | 01-29-2009 |
Victoria L. Watts, Olathe, KS US
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| 20100251582 | Card For Retaining Items Therein - A card may include a generally planar panel and a plurality of opposing retaining members disposed on the panel. The plurality of opposing retaining members may be arranged to retain a substantially rectangular transaction card having a first longitudinal axis in a first orientation with respect to the panel and to retain a substantially rectangular paper gift having a second longitudinal axis in a second orientation with respect to the panel, so that the orientation of the first longitudinal axis is substantially transverse to the second orientation of the second longitudinal axis. The paper gift may be, for example, paper monetary currency, a paper bank check, or a paper gift certificate. The transaction card may be, for example, a debit card, a credit card, a gift card, a prepaid phone card, a card containing a merchandise credit usable at a retail establishment. | 10-07-2010 |
Walter Timothy Watts, Arlington Heights, IL US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20100084332 | FLEXIBLE HOUSING FILTER AND METHODS FOR MAKING SUCH FILTER - A method for manufacturing a blood filter assembly is provided that includes the steps of providing a first housing sheet and a second housing sheet. The method includes locating and sealing at least one port onto each of the first and second housing sheets. The method includes locating the filtration medium between the first housing sheet and the second housing sheet. The method includes applying heat and pressure to form at least one seal that commingles the first and second housing sheets along with the filtration medium, wherein the periphery of the seal commingles only the first and second housing sheets. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100137826 | PRE-ASSEMBLED MEDICAL FLUID FLOW SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A pre-assembled medical fluid flow system and method of making same are disclosed. The system includes a first sterilized fluid flow system component, a second sterilized fluid flow system component and a flow path for providing fluid communication therebetween. The flow path includes an isolated portion. An openable closure isolates the isolated portion from the first sterilized fluid system component, and a microorganism filter is disposed between and isolates the isolated portion of the flow path and the second sterilized fluid flow system component. Therefore, fluid from the isolated portion of the flow path must flow through the microorganism filter to reach the second sterilized fluid flow system component. | 06-03-2010 |
William A. Watts, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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| 20090292505 | Machine vibration baseline synthesizer - Machine vibration baselines are synthesized without averaging historical vibration data. Instead machinery configuration information is used, including data about the machine train, the machine's rotating components, and the machine speeds. For each component being considered, a plurality of parameters is identified for deriving baseline portions. The parameters for one component are used to identify baseline vibration amplitude floor values, vibration amplitudes at frequencies corresponding to various harmonics of a rotational speed, and vibration amplitudes corresponding to forcing frequencies and their harmonics/sidebands. Parameters for other components also may be used to identify amplitudes at harmonic frequencies and forcing frequencies. | 11-26-2009 |
William C. Watts, Keokuk, IA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20110150675 | Viscous Fluid Pump And Related Methods - A viscous fluid pump is provided. The pump has a housing that has an inlet for receiving viscous fluid and an outlet for dispensing viscous fluid. A bushing within the housing has an opening proximate the inlet and which provides access into an inner chamber of the bushing. The opening extends beyond the inlet in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal dimension of the pump. A piston is movable within the inner chamber, with the piston having a first position in which the inlet is in fluid communication with the inner chamber through the opening and a second position in which the inlet is not in fluid communication with the inner chamber. The housing may define an interior, with the interior of the housing being free of soft seals. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110204584 | INSTALLATION APPARATUS FOR STEPS AND HOOKS AND RELATED METHODS - A drill insert is provided for coupling a step or hook to a structure. The insert has a gripping portion configured to engage the step or hook, and a supporting portion. The supporting portion has an interior channel for slidably receiving the gripping portion and an elongate end that is configured for insertion into the chuck of a drill and which extends along a longitudinal axis. The gripping and supporting portions are slideable relative to one another along the longitudinal axis, with selective sliding motion between the gripping and supporting portions being effective to selectively lock and release the step or hook relative to the insert. | 08-25-2011 |