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Wayne Anderson, Mammoth Lakes, CA US
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20090326537 | DEPTH CONTROLLABLE AND MEASURABLE MEDICAL DRIVER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are devices and methods for creating a bore in bone. The devices and methods described involve driving a rotating bit in an axial direction such that both rotation and linear movement are controlled and measurable. The instrument is useful for a surgeon to control and simultaneously measure the travel of the tool into the bone and prevent injury to surrounding structures. | 12-31-2009 |
20110245833 | DEPTH CONTROLLABLE AND MEASURABLE MEDICAL DRIVER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Disclosed are devices and methods for creating a bore in bone. The devices and methods described involve controlling the drive and measuring the work of a working tool such that a user can avoid injuries to surrounding structures. | 10-06-2011 |
Wayne Andruk, Yonkers, NY US
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20090320277 | HIGH ENERGY CELL FUSIBLE LINK - A means and method for rendering high energy density cells safe in compliance with transportation requirements, with the incorporation of a cell fusible terminal which is added on or incorporated within the cell terminals to prevent over current and hazards from developing due to external short circuits. As a result, cells made in accordance with the method of the present invention can be shipped by common carriers even though they are classified as hazardous materials and can be readily used and normally discharged with such fusible link element thereon. The fusible terminal comprises a non conductive base element upon which is mounted a fusible link element and wherein the non-conductive or insulative base element comprises means for connection to a terminal of the cell or battery and to an external component. | 12-31-2009 |
Wayne Asp, Shakopee, MN US
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20100276033 | IDENTIFICATION TAG FOR FLUID CONTAINMENT DRUM - A fluid containment and dispensing system having a RHD tag associated therewith. The fluid containment and dispensing system includes a fluid containment drum having an opening defined thereon. The fluid containment and dispensing system further includes a dispensing mechanism operably coupleable with the opening, the dispensing mechanism configured to dispense the contents of the fluid containment drum. An identification tag is coupleable with the dispensing mechanism and includes a first laminate, a second laminate laminated to the first laminate, and a RFID member disposed between the first and second laminates, wherein the RFID member includes information associated with a fluid containment and dispensing system. | 11-04-2010 |
Wayne Avers, Northville, MI US
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20100031769 | VEHICLE SHIFT MODULE ASSEMBLY - A shift module assembly for controlling the movement of a vehicle transmission out of a park condition responsive to a condition of the ignition system of the vehicle and responsive to a position of the vehicle brake pedal includes a moveable swing arm adapted to selectively control the condition of the vehicle transmission. The swing arm is in a park position when the vehicle transmission is in the park condition. The swing arm is locked in an immobile position by a solenoid operated armature shaft when the swing arm is placed in the park position. The armature shaft is in direct contact with said swing arm when said swing arm is in the locked position. The armature shaft releases the swing arm from the locked position upon actuation of the vehicle ignition system and depression of the vehicle brake pedal. The swing arm includes a stress line that will cause the swing arm to break along the stress line before, the swing arm is moved out of the park position if excessive force is applied to the swing arm. In addition, the swing arm is capable of both rotational and rocking movement about a common pivot point. | 02-11-2010 |
20110132126 | VEHICLE SHIFT MODULE ASSEMBLY - A shift module assembly for controlling the movement of a vehicle transmission out of a park condition responsive to a condition of the ignition system of the vehicle and responsive to a position of the vehicle brake pedal includes a moveable swing arm adapted to selectively control the condition of the vehicle transmission. The swing arm is in a park position when the vehicle transmission is in the park condition. The swing arm is locked in an immobile position by a solenoid operated armature shaft when the swing arm is placed in the park position. The armature shaft is in direct contact with said swing arm when said swing arm is in the locked position. The armature shaft releases the swing arm from the locked position upon actuation of the vehicle ignition system and depression of the vehicle brake pedal. The swing arm includes a stress line that will cause the swing arm to break along the stress line before the swing arm is moved out of the park position if excessive force is applied to the swing arm. In addition, the swing arm is capable of both rotational and rocking movement about a common pivot point. | 06-09-2011 |
Wayne Beams, Bloomington, IN US
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20100168751 | Method, Implant & Instruments for Percutaneous Expansion of the Spinal Canal - A method for correcting spinal stenosis involves cannulating a passage in a vertebra, and placing a distal portion of an implant therein. Then, a circumferential vertebral cut is performed from within the passage, using a proximal end of the distal portion of the implant to align the vertebral cut. Then, a proximal portion of the implant is placed into the passage, positioned against the distal portion at the vertebral cut. Operation of the distal and the proximal portions of the implant relative to one another widens the vertebral cut and expands the spinal canal. The proximal portion can then be secured to the distal portion to stabilize the vertebral cut, allowing vertebral healing with the spinal canal expanded. Flanges may exist that radially extend outward from the implant and into the vertebral cut, or into the passage walls, to assist vertebral cut widening and stabilization. | 07-01-2010 |
20130123847 | Surgical Implants For Percutaneous Lengthening Of Spinal Pedicles To Correct Spinal Stenosis - An implant for expanding a spinal canal having an upper portion, a lower portion, and an inner member. The inner member communicates with a swivelable coupling located at each end of the inner member within the implant. Each swivelable coupling also interacts with a respective one of the upper and lower portion, within an inner bore thereof. Accordingly, movement of the inner member relative to one or both of the upper and the lower portions, via one or both swivelable couplings, translates the upper portion away from the lower portion, about a vertebral cut, to widen the vertebral cut and expand the spinal canal. The swivelable action of the couplings during translation allows angulation of the inner member, relative to a longitudinal axis of the implant, to accommodate a natural lateral shift occurring during a widening of a vertebral cut. | 05-16-2013 |
20130184759 | Minimally Invasive Method And Apparatus For Stabilizing The Spinal Column - Implant for stabilizing a spinal column including a pedicle screw, an elongated member, and a retainer for a stabilizing rod. The elongated member can be polyaxially movably connected to the pedicle screw, and have external threads over a longitudinal periphery thereof. The retainer can be one piece, or can include an upper retainer portion and a lower retainer portion. The retainer, or the upper and lower retainer portions, can each have an opening therethrough to receive a stabilization rod to fix one implant to another. In one aspect, the upper retainer portion is internally threaded to engage external threads of the elongated member, the upper retainer portion threadably translating longitudinally along the elongated member by rotation of the elongated member about a longitudinal axis thereof. The upper retainer portion translates toward the lower retainer portion to secure and retain the rod therebetween. | 07-18-2013 |
20130317509 | METHOD, IMPLANT & INSTRUMENTS FOR PERCUTANEOUS EXPANSION OF THE SPINAL CANAL - A bone saw including a flexible, rectangular saw blade having a central longitudinal axis and a cutting edge at a distal tip, and a shaft. The shaft has a central longitudinal axis, and a blade passage within the shaft that houses the saw blade, where the central longitudinal axis of the saw blade, of the shaft, and of the blade passage, are parallel. Further included is a blade opening located through a distal end of the shaft and of the blade passage, the blade opening being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Also, a curved abutment can exist within the blade passage, aligning the saw blade with the blade opening. Distally translating the saw blade within the blade passage can cause the saw blade to conform to the curved abutment and exit the blade opening with the cutting edge essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. | 11-28-2013 |
Wayne Bosze, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100089772 | NANOMATERIAL-BASED GAS SENSORS - A gas sensing device (nanosensor) includes a substrate with at least a pair of conductive electrodes spaced apart by a gap, and an electrochemically functionalized semiconductive nanomaterial bridging the gap between the electrodes to form a nanostructure network. The nanomaterial may be single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) functionalized by the deposition of nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of an elemental metal (e.g., gold or palladium), a doped polymer (e.g., camphor-sulfonic acid doped polyaniline), and a metal oxide (e.g. tin oxide). Depending on the nanoparticles employed in the functionalization, the nanosensor may be used to detect a selected gas, such as hydrogen, mercury vapor, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, methane, water vapor, and/or ammonia, in a gaseous environment. | 04-15-2010 |
20130062211 | NANOMATERIAL-BASED GAS SENSORS - A gas sensing device (nanosensor) includes a substrate with at least a pair of conductive electrodes spaced apart by a gap, and an electrochemically functionalized semiconductive nanomaterial bridging the gap between the electrodes to form a nanostructure network. The nanomaterial may be single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) functionalized by the deposition of nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of an elemental metal (e.g., gold or palladium), a doped polymer (e.g., camphor-sulfonic acid doped polyaniline), and a metal oxide (e.g. tin oxide). Depending on the nanoparticles employed in the functionalization, the nanosensor may be used to detect a selected gas, such as hydrogen. mercury vapor, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, methane, water vapor, and/or ammonia, in a gaseous environment. | 03-14-2013 |
Wayne Brown, Fort Worth, TX US
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20090044869 | Irrigation valve box - An irrigation valve box includes a body for shielding the valve, which forms an opening at the top, and a removable lid for fitting into the opening formed by the body. Access to the valve is normally gained by removing the lid. Metal is associated with the valve box for the purpose of being detected by a metal detector. In one arrangement the metal forms a plate which fits into the removable lid. In an arrangement especially suited for a larger or commercial valve box, the metal forms a metal ring which fits into the removable lid. In yet another arrangement, the lid comprises molded plastic or molded rubber and the metal is molded into the lid. In one such an arrangement, the metal forms a wire mesh. A method for detecting an irrigation valve box which is hidden from view by soil or grass, includes the combination steps of associating metal with the valve box at an earlier time when the location of the valve box was known, so that the metal is detectable by a metal detector, and using a metal detector to locate the metal, and thereby to locate the valve box. One arrangement of the method includes the steps of forming the metal into a plate and fitting the metal plate into the removable lid. Another arrangement of the method includes the steps of forming the metal into a metal ring and fitting the metal ring into the removable lid. Yet another arrangement of the method includes the step of forming the metal into the removable lid, such as forming the metal into a mesh molded into the removable lid. | 02-19-2009 |
Wayne Calco, Laguna Hills, CA US
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20100298749 | Cervical-Thoracic Orthotic With Cervical Collar - An orthosis comprises a cervical portion that holds a head in place relative to a thoracic portion worn by a wearer. The orthosis has an intermediate portion disposed intermediate the cervical and thoracic portions. The orthosis also has a first adjustment region that provides at least 15° of relative movement between the cervical and intermediate portions, and a second adjustment region that provides at least 15° of relative movement between the thoracic and intermediate portions. First and second adjustment regions allow the orthosis to comfortably accommodate differently proportioned wearers, and each comprises one or more locking devices to prevent undesired movement of the cervical and thoracic portions relative to the intermediate portion. | 11-25-2010 |
Wayne Chang, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110083101 | Sharing of Location-Based Content Item in Social Networking Service - A method and/or system allows a user of a social networking service to publish a content item tagged with location information for sharing with other users of the social networking service. The user publishing the content item performs operations on the originating device to generate the content item. The originating communication device attaches the location information to the content item, and transmits the content item to a social networking system. The social networking system may provide various location-based services based on the content item tagged with the location information. | 04-07-2011 |
Wayne Chertoff, Little Neck, NY US
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20090260025 | Optical disc receptacle - An optical disc receptacle adapted for storing an optical disc is provided. The optical disc receptacle includes a body configured for disposal about the optical disc. The body includes an end portion arcuately disposed about the optical disc and extending to a perimeter. The perimeter forms a window configured to visually display the optical disc. The body includes a pliable first layer and a second soft fabric layer configured to engage digital data readable portions of the optical disc. The optical disc can include a first side having digital data readable portion and a second side having digital data readable portions. | 10-15-2009 |
Wayne Clark, Navato, CA US
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20110010958 | QUIET HAIR DRYER - An improved quiet (low noise) hair dryer, which includes a handle for holding the same and supporting its blower assembly having a motor driven centrifugal fan assembly, achieves a significant reduction of noise by employing balanced volume inlets above and below the fan rotor, a special fan rotor configuration having blades with airfoil shapes and a curved trailing edges and diffuser ring in its outlet that employs the Coanda effect in the air exiting the dryer. | 01-20-2011 |
Wayne Cohen, Bangkok TH
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20090260502 | Selectively tunable percussion instrument - A percussion instrument and its method of construction. The percussion instrument has an annular body with an open top and an open bottom. The annular body has multiple sections that include a first section and an opposite second section. The first and second sections join together at bending regions that are located at opposite sides of the annular body. A striking membrane is stretched taut over the open top of the annular body. An adjustment mechanism is provided that is used to selectively bend the annular body within the bending regions. Depending upon what direction the annular body is bent, the tautness of the striking membrane is either increased or decreased. This selectively alters the tone of the sound produced by the drum. | 10-22-2009 |
20100024713 | Air Blown Noisemaker - A noisemaker assembly that includes an annular horn body having an inner wall, an outer wall and a groove disposed there between. The groove is open at the top surface of the horn body. A tubular mouthpiece is provided that extends into the horn body. The mouthpiece communicates with the groove inside the horn body. When air is blown into the mouthpiece, that air passes into the groove within the horn body. A membrane is placed over the horn body so that the membrane covers the top of the groove. When air is blown into the groove, the air slips past the membrane from inside the groove. This causes the membrane to vibrate and generate a loud low frequency noise. The horn assembly can be held within a housing. The housing has perforations to enable sound energy from the horn assembly to escape from the housing. | 02-04-2010 |
Wayne Crolley, Bryant, AR US
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20100088181 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING ADVERTISEMENTS TO VEHICLES - A system and method of providing advertisements to vehicles is disclosed. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller adapted to communicate with a wireless access point and a database where the wireless access point is deployed in proximity to a target location and where the database stores format information associated with a type of media file supported by a media system of a vehicle, determine a location of a communication device that can communicate with a data network independently of the media system as the communication device travels in the vehicle, determine whether the communication device is within a target region, determine the type of media file supported by the vehicle media system using the database, transmit media content in the desired format via the wireless access point to the communication device for presentation on the media system when the communication device enters the target region, and cease transmission of the media content when the communication device leaves the target region. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 04-08-2010 |
20110106816 | Method and Apparatus for Generating a Web Page - A method, apparatus and computer readable medium generate a webpage using keywords identified from user input and user email communications. The keywords are identified, ranked, and transmitted to a server where a search engine uses one or more of the keywords to identify items of interest such as articles or videos. A web page is generated using selected items of interest or links to the items of interest which may then be displayed to a user as the user's homepage. | 05-05-2011 |
20110153427 | System and Method of Providing Advertisements to Vehicles - A system and method of providing advertisements to vehicles is disclosed. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a server having a controller adapted to communicate with a wireless access point and a database where the wireless access point is deployed in proximity to a target location and where the database stores format information associated with a type of media file supported by a media system of a vehicle, determine a location of a communication device that can communicate with a data network independently of the media system as the communication device travels in the vehicle, determine whether the communication device is within a target region, determine the type of media file supported by the vehicle media system using the database, transmit media content in the desired format via the wireless access point to the communication device for presentation on the media system when the communication device enters the target region, and cease transmission of the media content when the communication device leaves the target region. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 06-23-2011 |
20120303457 | System and Method of Providing Advertisements to Vehicles - A communication device is removable and operable within a vehicle and is in communication with a data network as the communication device travels in the vehicle. Vehicle identification data is obtained from the communication device, and a type of media file supported by a media system of the vehicle is determined based upon the vehicle identification data. Media content is obtained in a format corresponding to the determined type of media file. When the communication device is within a desired range of a target location, the media content is transmitted to the communication device for presentation on the media system of the vehicle. | 11-29-2012 |
Wayne Deboef, Buffalo, MN US
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20090238533 | HIGH DENSITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS CHASSIS WITH CABLE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE - A telecommunications chassis is disclosed herein. The chassis includes a housing defining a front end, a rear end and an interior, the chassis housing telecommunications equipment within the interior, cables connected to the telecommunications equipment configured to exit through the rear end. The housing is configured for mounting to a telecommunications rack and being movable relative to the rack between a closed position and an open position. A cable management structure is mounted between the housing and the rack, the cable management structure configured to move the cables exiting the rear of the housing upwardly, out of the way of the housing when the housing is moved from the open position toward the closed position. | 09-24-2009 |
Wayne Dennes, Wyoming AU
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20080254672 | PLUG-IN CONNECTOR FOR A CONNECTOR-ENDED CABLE - An electrical connector ( | 10-16-2008 |
Wayne Devonport, Doylestown, PA US
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20090004394 | Aqueous polymeric composition - An aqueous polymeric composition including an emulsion polymer including, as copolymerized units, from 0.5% to 25%, by weight based on the weight of the polymer, carbonyl-functional ethylenically-unsaturated monomer, and an autoxidizable material having less than 10%, by weight based on the weight of fatty acid residues therein, tri-unsaturated fatty acid residues; wherein the autoxidizable material is from 8% to 35% of the total weight of the polymer and the autoxidizable material; and wherein the polymeric composition is free from copolymerized-carbonyl-functional-monomer-reactive amine and hydrazine functional groups is provided. An aqueous coating composition including the aqueous polymeric composition, a method for improving the repaintability of an aqueous coating during drying, and a method for providing a coating are also provided. | 01-01-2009 |
Wayne Dombeck, New Berlin, WI US
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20080251053 | Evaporative emissions control system - The invention provides a fuel tank venting system for an engine. The fuel tank venting system includes a fuel tank, a carburetor, and a fuel tank vent passageway. The carburetor is coupled to the fuel tank. The fuel tank vent passageway is in fluid flow communication with the fuel tank and at least partially disposed inside the carburetor. The fuel tank venting system may further include an air filter and a roll-over valve. The air filter may include a carbon-impregnated foam element. | 10-16-2008 |
Wayne Ducote, Houston, TX US
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20100212881 | Dual Mini Well Surface Control System - A well surface control system for use with various types of work strings such as, but not limited to, drill strings, coiled tubing, snubbing pipe, electric line, production tubing, and wireline. The system includes a main housing with a main bore extending from one end to the other. The main housing is equipped with a side port which communicates with the main bore between the two ends. The main housing is also equipped with two valves for controlling fluid and/or gas flows through the main bore and for severing a component of a work string running through the main bore. The first valve is positioned between the side port and one end of the main housing and the second valve is positioned between the side port and the other end of the main housing. Attached to each end of the main housing is a saver sub, with means for temporarily locking the saver subs to the main housing to prevent circular and longitudinal movement of the saver subs in relation to the main housing. | 08-26-2010 |
Wayne Eatherly, Puyallup, WA US
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20100197322 | METHOD FOR IN-BAND SIGNALING OF DATA OVER DIGITAL WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS - An inband signaling modem communicates digital data over a voice channel of a wireless telecommunications network. An input receives digital data. An encoder converts the digital data into audio tones that synthesize frequency characteristics of human speech. The digital data is also encoded to prevent voice encoding circuitry in the telecommunications network from corrupting the synthesized audio tones representing the digital data. An output then outputs the synthesized audio tones to a voice channel of a digital wireless telecommunications network. | 08-05-2010 |
Wayne Edwrards, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20100117824 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO RECEIVE LOCATION INFORMATION IN A DIVERSITY ENABLED RECEIVER - A method of processing location information on a mobile device which includes a primary receiver for receiving a primary signal; a diversity receiver for receiving a diversity signal or location information; a diversity combiner which can combine primary and diversity signals to form a combined signal; and a first processing unit for processing the combined signal; the method comprising the steps of: identifying whether the device is in a location mode or a diversity mode; if the device is in location mode, disabling the diversity combiner; passing the output from the primary receiver directly to the first processing unit; and passing location information from the diversity receiver to a location processing unit. | 05-13-2010 |
Wayne Ewans, Pershore-Worcestershire GB
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20100230366 | SEAWATER TREATMENT METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INJECTION WATER FOR UNDERSEA OIL DRILLING AND CORRESPONDING INSTALLATION - A method for decreasing the dissolved oxygen content in water used for extracting oil from rocks includes directing water and gas into a housing containing at least one hydrophobic membrane such that the water contacts only a first surface of the membrane and the gas contacts only a second surface of the membrane. The pressure of the gas is decreased thereby causing the oxygen in the water to pass through the first side of the membrane to the second side of the membrane and mix with the gas. A system for decreasing the dissolved oxygen content in water used for extracting oil from rocks includes a plurality of membrane modules. Each module contains at least one hydrophobic membrane. A water supply inlet and a gas supply inlet direct water over the first and second surface respectively of each of the hydrophobic membranes. A water outlet and a gas outlet direct water and gas respectively out of the plurality of membrane modules. | 09-16-2010 |
Wayne Fiskum, Salida, CA US
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20100167720 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING LOCAL LOOP INFORMATION - A method and apparatus for providing local loop information in a network are disclosed. For example, the method receives a request for local loop information pertaining to a transmission channel, and determines if the transmission channel has one or more local loops. The method retrieves data associated with the one or more local loops if the transmission channel has one or more local loops, and analyzes the data associated with the one or more local loops to determine at least one facility type that supports the transmission channel. | 07-01-2010 |
Wayne Fritzche, So. Easton, MA US
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20100281955 | MICROTUBE AND RELATED METHODS THEREFOR - Sample processing devices having collapsible, flexible bodies are disclosed. The flexible microtube sampling devices are utilizable in pressure mediated, pressure cycling procedures. Externally applied pressure on the flexible microtube sample processing devices allow buckling thereof and transfer of the applied pressure to the sample contained therein. | 11-11-2010 |
Wayne Froland, Alameda, CA US
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20110034678 | METHODS OF RENATURATION OF RECOMBINANT PROTEINS - The present invention provides large-scale methods for renaturation of proteins comprising adding a solution of denatured, chemically modified or reduced proteins to a refolding buffer containing sulfate derived from H | 02-10-2011 |
Wayne Fulin, Sugar Land, TX US
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20090145610 | Methods of Using Enhanced Wellbore Electrical Cables - An embodiment of a method of deploying a cable into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation comprises providing a cable, wherein the cable comprises at least one insulated conductor, at least one armor wire layer surrounding the insulated conductor, a polymeric material disposed in interstitial spaces formed between armor wires forming the at least one armor wire layer, and interstitial spaces formed between the at least one armor wire layer and insulated conductor, the polymeric material forming a continuously bonded layer which separates and encapsulates the armor wires forming the at least one armor wire layer, and whereby the polymeric material is extended to form a smooth polymeric jacket around the at least one armor wire layer, introducing the cable into a wellbore and performing at least one operation in the wellbore utilizing the cable. | 06-11-2009 |
20100012348 | Enhanced Wellbore Electrical Cables - Wellbore electrical cables according to the invention include at least one insulated conductor, at least one layer of armor wires surrounding the insulated conductor, and a polymeric material disposed in the interstitial spaces formed between armor wires and interstitial spaces formed between the armor wire layer and insulated conductor which may further include wear resistance particles or even short fibers, and the polymeric material may further form a polymeric jacket around an outer, layer of armor wires. The insulated conductor is formed from a plurality of metallic conductors encased in an insulated jacket. The invention also discloses a method of preparing a cable by extruding first layer of polymeric material upon at least one insulated conductor; serving a first layer of armor wires upon the polymeric material; softening the polymeric material to partially embed armor wires; extruding a second layer of polymeric material over the armor wires; serving a second layer outer armor wires thereupon; softening the polymeric material to partially embed the second armor wire layer; and optionally extruding a third layer of polymeric material over the outer armor wires embedded in the second layer of polymeric material. Further disclosed are methods of using the cables of the invention in seismic and wellbore operations, including logging operations. | 01-21-2010 |
20130292126 | Methods Of Using Enhanced Wellbore Electrical Cables - An embodiment of a method of deploying a cable into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation comprises providing a cable, wherein the cable comprises at least one insulated conductor, at least one armor wire layer surrounding the insulated conductor, a polymeric material disposed in interstitial spaces formed between armor wires forming the at least one armor wire layer, and interstitial spaces formed between the at least one armor wire layer and insulated conductor, the polymeric material forming a continuously bonded layer which separates and encapsulates the armor wires forming the at least one armor wire layer, and whereby the polymeric material is extended to form a smooth polymeric jacket around the at least one armor wire layer, introducing the cable into a wellbore and performing at least one operation in the wellbore utilizing the cable. | 11-07-2013 |
20140352952 | Methods of Using Enhanced Wellbore Electrical Cables - A method of deploying a cable into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation that includes providing a cable. The cable includes an insulated conductor; an armor wire layer surrounding the insulated conductor; and a polymeric material disposed in interstitial spaces formed between armor wires forming the armor wire layer, and in interstitial spaces formed between the at least one armor wire layer and the at least one insulated conductor. The method also includes introducing the cable into a wellbore and performing at least one operation in the wellbore utilizing the cable. | 12-04-2014 |
Wayne Gorsek, Boynton Beach, FL US
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20090017136 | Formulation to prevent and treat fibromyalgia, depression and other muscle and nervous system disorders - The formulation provides for the treatment and prevention of fibromyalgia, depression and other muscle and nervous system disorders. The formulation combines Coenzyme Q10, vitamin B1, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Selenium and Zinc. Each component has an effect on its own combined with a synergistic effect with other components. | 01-15-2009 |
20090017145 | Tri ascorbate formulation - An oral formulation that is a combination of three mineral ascorbates and metabolites for antioxidant protection against free radical damage, healthy skin maintenance, support for vision health, healthy joint support, cardiovascular support, and maintenance of the immune system. | 01-15-2009 |
Wayne Groff, Kanata CA
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20100172357 | MINIMIZING EFFECTS OF PACKET DELAY VARIATION IN TIME-DIVISION MULTIPLEXING PSEUDOWIRE SERVICES - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method and related node for outputting packets from a playout buffer in a node in a packet-switched network including one or more of the following: configuring a Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM) pseudowire terminating at the node; receiving a plurality of fixed-length packets transmitted over the TDM pseudowire; adding the plurality of fixed-length packets to the playout buffer such that the playout buffer reaches a current fill level; inserting at least one dummy packet into the playout buffer, wherein a total length of the at least one dummy packet is equal to a target fill level of the playout buffer minus the current fill level and the target fill level represents a minimum fill level required before output of packets from the playout buffer; and outputting the plurality of fixed-length packets and the at least one dummy packet from the playout buffer. | 07-08-2010 |
20100284397 | HANDLING OUT-OF-SEQUENCE PACKETS IN A CIRCUIT EMULATION SERVICE - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method and related network node having a playout buffer including one or more of the following: receiving a first packet, a second packet, a first set of at least one subsequent packet, wherein each packet includes a sequence number (SN); determining that the second packet is not in sequence with the first packet by determining that the SN of the second packet is not equal to the SN of the first packet plus an expected increment value; determining whether the second packet represents a jump in SNs by determining whether the SN of a first subsequent packet is equal to the SN of the second packet plus the expected increment value; and when the second packet represents a jump in SNs, gradually normalizing the playout buffer upon receipt of each subsequent packet. | 11-11-2010 |
20130064248 | HANDLING OUT-OF-SEQUENCE PACKETS IN A CIRCUIT EMULATION SERVICE - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method and related network node having a playout buffer including one or more of the following: receiving, at the network device, a first packet belonging to a first flow, the first packet including a first sequence number (SN); receiving, at the network device, a second packet belonging to the first flow, the second packet including a second SN; determining that the second SN is not in sequence with the first SN; waiting to receive, at the network device, a third packet belonging to the first flow, the third packet including a third SN; and determining that a jump in SNs has occurred for the first flow between the first packet and the second packet based on determining that the third SN is in sequence with the second SN. | 03-14-2013 |
Wayne Hammerly, Newport Beach, CA US
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20090287737 | ARCHITECTURE FOR ENABLING RAPID DATABASE AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - Raptive is a technical, object-oriented database and architecture allowing for rapid development process cycles. It is a process of three technologies that are unique. The first process technology is an object-oriented, entity-centric database technology process. This process is called Raptor. The second process is a browser-based UI/IDE process that allows for rapid Integrated Design, and the management of objects within a database. The process allows users to interact with data and the database. The third process is a series of objects that access the Raptive database using program languages. | 11-19-2009 |
Wayne Harshberger, Oswego, IL US
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20090110530 | LINKAGE ASSEMBLY - A linkage assembly that includes a pivot pin cartridge disposed to connect pivotably a lift arm and a lever of the linkage assembly along an axis including the cartridge. The pivot pin cartridge includes a pin, at least one bustling pivotably disposed about at least a portion of the pin, and a pair of sleeve bearing inserts free-floatingly positioned about the pin and within at least a portion of the bushing. The rear tilt lever is coupled to the bushing for rotation about the pin, while at least one of a pair of side plates of the lift arm is coupled to the pivot pin. | 04-30-2009 |
20140095036 | Automatic Shift Control System for a Powertrain and Method - A machine powertrain having a transmission includes a control device responsive to selectively vary the transmission ratio in response to a shift signal. A lift sensor associated with a machine implement monitors an implement position and provides a lift signal. A ground speed sensor monitors the ground speed and provides a ground speed signal. A controller monitors the lift and ground speed signals, compares the lift signal to a predetermined position range, compares the ground speed signal to a predetermined ground speed range and, when the ground speed signal is within the predetermined ground speed range and the lift signal is within the predetermined position range, provides the shift signal causing the selectively variable ratio of the transmission to change. | 04-03-2014 |
Wayne Hemmingway, Stonewall, MS US
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20100148913 | Fuse element retaining device - The fuse element retaining device is an L-shaped bracket having a long leg and a short leg. The short leg has a notch and a plurality of vent holes surrounding the notch. At least one clip is provided for mounting the long leg of the L-shaped bracket to a fuse holder barrel. The fuse holder barrel has a top end and a bottom end. When the long leg of the L-shaped bracket is mounted to the fuse holder barrel, the short leg is positioned with the vent holes over the bottom end of the fuse holder barrel. The vent holes are for venting propellant gases during a discharge when a fuse element blows. The notch receives a part of the fuse element from the fuse holder barrel and minimizes projectiles from the fuse element heading towards the ground at very high speeds when the fuse element blows during the discharge. | 06-17-2010 |
Wayne Hobson, Sr., Shelton, CT US
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20110099815 | Lubrication Box For A Wet Shaving Implement - According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity such that it at least partially fills at least one of the holes in the skin-engaging surface and at least a portion of the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use. | 05-05-2011 |
Wayne Hockmeyer, West Forks, ME US
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20080216384 | Lure with insertable hook anchor - A fishing lure comprising a resilient soft bodied bait and a hook attaching device, wherein the soft bodied bait includes a first hole extending along the width of the soft bodied bait near its head portion and a second hole extending perpendicularly from the center of the first hole till the exterior of the bait and a slit dividing the head portion and the second hole. The hook attaching device comprises an elongated member adapted to be securely received in the first hole, a stem adapted to be securely received in the first hole and an eyelet on the stem. The stem extends perpendicularly from the center of the elongated member and is substantially of the same length of the second hole. The hook attaching device is inserted in the bait; and the nose portion of the soft-bodied bait is resiliently pushed back to expose the eyelet for inserting a fish hook. | 09-11-2008 |
Wayne Hsiao, Solna SE
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20100177758 | Automatic Handling Of Neighbour Cells - A method for a cellular system with cells which can accommodate user terminals, UEs and respective base stations, and also an RNC for the control of the base stations, comprising maintaining a Neighbour Cell list and an Active Set list in the RNC, and letting a UE in a cell measure and report transmissions from Neighbour Cells to its RNC. The method comprises letting the UE make Detected Set measurements and report them to its RNC. The method also comprises letting the RNC maintain a third list of parameters for other cells, and letting the RNC use received Detected Set measurement reports from a UE and said third list to determine the identity of cells of a Detected Set, and using the identified cells in the Detected Set report to update the first UE's Active Set. | 07-15-2010 |
Wayne Huang, Boise, ID US
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20090239379 | Methods of Planarization and Electro-Chemical Mechanical Polishing Processes - A method of removing a material from a surface includes providing a substrate comprising a material having a surface, contacting the surface with a polishing medium, applying a voltage to the substrate to remove material from the surface, and changing the voltage during the removing material from the surface. An electrochemical mechanical polishing method includes providing a substrate having a surface, applying a platen to the surface, applying a first voltage to the substrate, rotating the platen and surface relative to each other at a first rotational speed, increasing to a second voltage, and decreasing to a second rotational speed. | 09-24-2009 |
20100170531 | Methods of Removing Particles From Over Semiconductor Substrates - Some embodiments include methods of removing particles from over surfaces of semiconductor substrates. Liquid may be flowed across the surfaces and the particles. While the liquid is flowing, electrophoresis and/or electroosmosis may be utilized to enhance transport of the particles from the surfaces and into the liquid. In some embodiments, temperature, pH and/or ionic strength within the liquid may be altered to assist in the removal of the particles from over the surfaces of the substrates. | 07-08-2010 |
20120266913 | Methods Of Removing Particles From Over Semiconductor Substrates - Some embodiments include methods of removing particles from over surfaces of semiconductor substrates. Liquid may be flowed across the surfaces and the particles. While the liquid is flowing, electrophoresis and/or electroosmosis may be utilized to enhance transport of the particles from the surfaces and into the liquid. In some embodiments, temperature, pH and/or ionic strength within the liquid may be altered to assist in the removal of the particles from over the surfaces of the substrates. | 10-25-2012 |
20130313718 | Substrates Comprising Integrated Circuitry, Methods Of Processing A Substrate Comprising Integrated Circuitry, And Methods Of Back-Side Thinning A Substrate Comprising Integrated Circuitry - A method of processing a substrate having integrated circuitry includes forming through-substrate vias partially through the substrate from a first side of the substrate. At least one through-substrate structure is formed partially through the substrate from the first substrate side. The at least one through-substrate structure extends deeper into the substrate than do the through-substrate vias. Substrate material is removed from a second side of the substrate to expose the through-substrate vias and the at least one through-substrate structure on the second substrate side. Additional implementations are disclosed. Integrated circuit substrates are disclosed independent of method of manufacture. | 11-28-2013 |
20140106534 | Methods Of Forming A Programmable Region That Comprises A Multivalent Metal Oxide Portion And An Oxygen Containing Dielectric Portion - A method of forming a memory cell includes forming one of multivalent metal oxide material or oxygen-containing dielectric material over a first conductive structure. An outer surface of the multivalent metal oxide material or the oxygen-containing dielectric material is treated with an organic base. The other of the multivalent metal oxide material or oxygen-containing dielectric material is formed over the treated outer surface. A second conductive structure is formed over the other of the multivalent metal oxide material or oxygen-containing dielectric material. | 04-17-2014 |
Wayne Jamison, Leven GB
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20100162919 | Suspension for a Rail Vehicle - A suspension for a rail vehicle includes at least one spring ( | 07-01-2010 |
Wayne Johnson, Rosemount, 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 |
20120224821 | 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. | 09-06-2012 |
20120224822 | CABLE EXIT TROUGH WITH INSERT - 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. | 09-06-2012 |
20130170808 | 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. | 07-04-2013 |
Wayne Johnson, Lakeside, CA US
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20100271218 | INFUSION TRACKING SYSTEM - A fluid medication delivery monitoring device is disclosed. The device includes a memory configured to receive volume information indicating a volume of fluid medication in a container. The device also includes a processor configured to determine a time remaining value indicating an approximate amount of time remaining until the dispensable volume of fluid medication in the container reaches about zero, and configured to compare the determined time remaining value to a lead-time threshold to prepare a replacement container with a volume of fluid medication. The device further includes a display device configured to display a status of the container, the status includes the time remaining value and a description of the fluid medication in the container. A method for monitoring fluid medication delivery is also disclosed. | 10-28-2010 |
Wayne Karpoff, Alberta CA
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20090271589 | STORAGE VIRTUALIZATION SYSTEM - Storage virtualization systems and methods that allow customers to manage storage as a utility rather than as islands of storage which are independent of each other. A demand mapped virtual disk image of up to an arbitrarily large size is presented to a host system. The virtualization system allocates physical storage from a storage pool dynamically in response to host IO requests, e.g., SCSI I/O requests, allowing for the amortization of storage resources-through a disk subsystem while maintaining coherency amongst I/O RAID traffic. In one embodiment, the virtualization functionality is implemented in a controller device, such as a controller card residing in a switch device or other network device, coupled to a storage system on a storage area network (SAN). The resulting virtual disk image that is observed by the host computer is larger than the amount of physical storage actually consumed. | 10-29-2009 |
Wayne Kotania, Gordonsville, VA US
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20100042368 | MANAGING MACHINE TOOL AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - A method for managing production facility preventative maintenance is described. The method is performed using a computer system coupled to a database. The method includes receiving operation data from at least one machine controller and at least one auxiliary equipment controller, wherein the operation data corresponds to operation of at least one of machine tool and at least one auxiliary system that supports the production facility operation. The method also includes converting the operation data into usage data and determining a required preventative maintenance by comparing the usage data to stored preventative maintenance data. The method also includes outputting at least one of a percentage of life remaining and a notification of required preventative maintenance. | 02-18-2010 |
Wayne Lee, Santa Mateo, CA US
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20080268799 | TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A transmission apparatus has two modes of power amplifier operation, in which mode | 10-30-2008 |
Wayne Lee, San Mateo, CA US
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20090285329 | TRANSMISSION POWER CONTROL METHOD AND TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - Even when there is limit placed upon transmission power control time, the transmission power control method enables accurate control transmission power. The transmission power control method includes: a first measuring step of measuring, in a symbol interval before a symbol interval where mode of the power amplifier changes, output power of the power amplifier before mode changes; a first setting step of setting target power of the power amplifier after mode changes based on a measurement result obtained in the first measuring step and a transmission power control signal; a second measuring step of measuring, in the symbol interval where mode of the power amplifier changes, output power of the power amplifier after mode changes, the output power being controlled using the target power set in the first setting step; and a second step of setting corrected target power based on a measurement result obtained in the second measuring step. | 11-19-2009 |
20110021165 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE AVERAGE-TO-MINIMUM POWER RATIO OF COMMUNICATIONS SIGNALS IN COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTERS - Methods and apparatus for reducing the average-to-minimum power ratio (AMPR) of communications signals in communications transmitters. An AMPR-reducing method includes detecting a sample of a baseband signal having a magnitude less than a predetermined low-magnitude threshold. The magnitude and/or angle of the baseband signal is modified in the temporal vicinity of the detected low-magnitude sample, to form a modified baseband signal having a reduced AMPR. The baseband signal is modified by scaling an insertion pulse by a complex pulse insertion vector and combining the resulting scaled complex insertion pulse with the baseband signal in the temporal vicinity of the detected low-magnitude sample. The pulse insertion angle may be set to any angle within a pulse insertion vector range determined by a vector defining the detected low-magnitude sample and a vector that is orthogonal to the trajectory of the baseband signal. | 01-27-2011 |
20110051836 | Methods and Apparatus for Reducing the Average-to-Minimum Magnitude Ratio of Communications Signals in Communications Transmitters - A communications transmitter configured to reduce the average-to-minimum magnitude ratio (AMR) of a communications signal includes a symbol mapper, a pulse-shaping filter, an AMR reduction circuit, and a modulator. The symbol mapper operates to generate a sequence of symbols from a binary-source data stream containing a message to be transmitted, and the pulse-shaping filter generates a baseband signal based on the sequence of symbols. The AMR reduction circuit is configured to compare magnitudes of samples of the baseband signal to a time-varying low-magnitude threshold, and modify the baseband signal to produce a modified baseband signal having a reduced AMR if a sample of the baseband signal is determined to have a magnitude less than the time-varying low-magnitude threshold. Finally, the modulator operates to modulate a carrier signal based on the modulation information contained in the modified baseband signal. | 03-03-2011 |
Wayne Loofbourrow, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100242035 | System and Method for Passive Detection and Context Sensitive Notification of Upgrade Availability for Computer Information - Systems and methods are disclosed that monitor upgrade availability for computer information on a user's computer and allows the user to determine which of the available upgrades will be downloaded to the user's computer and installed. The upgrade availability for computer information on the user's computer is monitored in the background, without user-intervention when the user connects to a network, such as the Internet. If any such upgrades are available, a flag is set to notify the user of such upgrades. The user is notified of any available upgrades when computer information is accessed for which an upgrade is available, and given a choice of whether or not to download the available upgrade(s). The downloaded upgrade(s) may then be installed by an installation means. In this manner, the present invention allows for the user to download only those upgrades desired by the user. | 09-23-2010 |
Wayne Loofbourrow, San Jose, CA US
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20080306911 | ORDERED INDEX - Systems and methods for processing an index are described. A postings list of items containing a particular term are ordered in a desired retrieval order, e.g., most recent first. The ordered items are inserted into an inverted index in the desired retrieval order, resulting in an ordered inverted index from which items may be efficiently retrieved in the desired retrieval order. During retrieval, items may first be retrieved from a live index, and the retrieved items from the live and ordered indexes may be merged. The retrieved items may also be filtered in accordance with the items' file grouping parameters. | 12-11-2008 |
20080306949 | INVERTED INDEX PROCESSING - Systems and methods for processing an index are described. In one exemplary method, a 2-level term table and postings table is used to generate postings lists. The postings lists are optimally stored in a postings file. Update sets for an index are optimally processed to update a index to a storage medium using flushing. | 12-11-2008 |
20080307013 | UPDATING AN INVERTED INDEX - Systems and methods for processing an index are described. To insure that the most updated index is available without having to update the index after every change (which can consume enormous resources), a specially marked postings list is generated for a changed item. During retrieval, the specially marked postings list supplements the existing content of an inverted index referencing the changed item. In this manner, the retrieval result for items containing the term under which the changed item was originally indexed is updated in accordance with the specially marked postings list to insure the most accurate retrieval result. | 12-11-2008 |
20100274781 | ORDERED INDEX - Systems and methods for processing an index are described. A postings list of items containing a particular term are ordered in a desired retrieval order, e.g., most recent first. The ordered items are inserted into an inverted index in the desired retrieval order, resulting in an ordered inverted index from which items may be efficiently retrieved in the desired retrieval order. During retrieval, items may first be retrieved from a live index, and the retrieved items from the live and ordered indexes may be merged. The retrieved items may also be filtered in accordance with the items' file grouping parameters. | 10-28-2010 |
20100281032 | INDEX COMPRESSION - Systems and methods for compressing an index are described. In one exemplary method, the results of a search are annotated and then encoded into one or more chunks of compressed data in accordance with the annotations of the results. The annotations include an indication of a best encoding method selected from a set of available encoding methods, and an indication of whether to switch to a new chunk during encoding or to continue encoding in the current chunk. Other methods are described and data processing systems and machine readable media are also described. | 11-04-2010 |
20110289093 | UPDATING AN INVERTED INDEX - Systems and methods for processing an index are described. To insure that the most updated index is available without having to update the index after every change (which can consume enormous resources), a specially marked postings list is generated for a changed item. During retrieval, the specially marked postings list supplements the existing content of an inverted index referencing the changed item. In this manner, the retrieval result for items containing the term under which the changed item was originally indexed is updated in accordance with the specially marked postings list to insure the most accurate retrieval result. | 11-24-2011 |
20120005214 | ORDERED INDEX - Systems and methods for processing an index are described. A postings list of items containing a particular term are ordered in a desired retrieval order, e.g., most recent first. The ordered items are inserted into an inverted index in the desired retrieval order, resulting in an ordered inverted index from which items may be efficiently retrieved in the desired retrieval order. During retrieval, items may first be retrieved from a live index, and the retrieved items from the live and ordered indexes may be merged. The retrieved items may also be filtered in accordance with the items' file grouping parameters. | 01-05-2012 |
20120158854 | Message Focusing - A method and apparatus of a device that focuses messages is described. In an exemplary method, the device receives a first and second group of message. The device further selects a related message from the second group of messages that is related to each message in the first group. This selecting is based on an affinity group, where the affinity group includes a message address that occurs in at least one of the messages in the second group and the affinity group is determined using the message addresses contained in the first and second groups. | 06-21-2012 |
20120158855 | Data Clustering - A method and apparatus of a device that creates message affinity groups uses the affinity groups to relate messages and threads is described. In an exemplary method, the device receives messages, where the messages include message addresses. The device determines multiple affinity groups of message addresses based on a probability that a message including one of the message addresses also includes one or more of the other message addresses in the affinity group. In addition, the device presents one or more of the affinity groups. | 06-21-2012 |
20120158856 | Message Focusing - A method and apparatus of a device that focuses messages is described. In an exemplary method, the device receives a first and second group of message. The device further selects a related message from the second group of messages that is related to each message in the first group. This selecting is based on an affinity group, where the affinity group includes a message address that occurs in at least one of the messages in the second group and the affinity group is determined using the message addresses contained in the first and second groups. | 06-21-2012 |
20120158857 | Message Thread Clustering - A method and apparatus of a device that clusters threads of messages is described. In an exemplary method, the device receives multiple message threads, where each message thread includes one or more messages that are related to each message in that thread. For each of the message threads, the device computes a thread signature using affinity groups, where each affinity group is a group of messages that are related to each other. Furthermore, the device creates a group of related messages using the thread signatures. | 06-21-2012 |
20140351244 | ORDERED INDEX - Systems and methods for processing an index are described. A postings list of items containing a particular term are ordered in a desired retrieval order, e.g., most recent first. The ordered items are inserted into an inverted index in the desired retrieval order, resulting in an ordered inverted index from which items may be efficiently retrieved in the desired retrieval order. During retrieval, items may first be retrieved from a live index, and the retrieved items from the live and ordered indexes may be merged. The retrieved items may also be filtered in accordance with the items' file grouping parameters. | 11-27-2014 |
Wayne Lundeberg, Tucson, AZ US
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20090201146 | REMOTE ACTIVITY DETECTION OR INTRUSION MONITORING SYSTEM - The system contains a motion sensor. In one embodiment a clock is in communication with the motion sensor. A processor is in communication with the motion sensor and the clock. The processor records a volume of motion sensed by the motion sensor as a function of time received in communications from the clock. An output device has a plurality of output signals. A plurality of threshold values stored in a memory is correlated with the output signals. A comparator is in communication with the output device, the memory, and the processor. The comparator compares the processor recordings to the threshold values stored in memory and initiates one of the plurality of output signals when the processor recordings exceed at least one of the threshold values. In another embodiment there is provided a system for detecting disturbance of a fence, comprising a plurality of motion sensor modules, each motion sensor module comprising a processor in communication with the motion sensors for distinguishing between a benign motion event and a fence disturbance event, and a wireless transmitter in communication with the micro-processor for transmitting signals when a possible fence disturbance event is detected; and a receiver at a command center for processing signals from the wireless transmitter and for signaling a possible fence disturbance event. | 08-13-2009 |
Wayne Macfadden, Wilmington, DE US
Wayne Mazorow, Orange Village, OH US
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20100011685 | SEALANT ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - Sealant assemblies and methods are provided for sealing an interface between a surface and a projection extending from the surface. The sealant assembly includes a flexible member circumscribing an area to form a sealant pocket and a filling sealant at least partially filling the sealant pocket. The filling sealant and the flexible member comprise substantially the same material. | 01-21-2010 |
20120208957 | TWO-PART FOAMABLE ADHESIVE WITH RENEWABLE POLYOL - An adhesive composition for use on a roofing substrate includes two components that are mixed prior to application on the roofing substrate. The first component includes renewable polyols, catalysts, fumed silicas, water, and surfactants. The renewable polyols are selected from any non-petroleum based polyol that is derived from a renewable source. The second component includes isocyanates, polyols, surfactants, fumed silicas, and a catalyst. | 08-16-2012 |
20140356568 | TWO-PART FOAMABLE ADHESIVE WITH RENEWABLE CONTENT FOR FLEECE BACK MEMBRANES - An adhesive composition for use on a fleece-backed roofing substrate includes two components that are mixed prior to application on the fleece backed roofing substrate. The first component includes renewable polyol, catalyst, fumed silica, and surfactant. The renewable polyols are selected from any non-petroleum based polyol that is derived from a renewable source. The second component includes isocyanates, including renewable and non-renewable isocyanates. | 12-04-2014 |
Wayne Mckeough, Alcan Gove AU
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20090020391 | DEFORMABLE/INFLATABLE WEAR LINER - A deformable/inflatable wear liner is attached to an inner surface of a wall of a granular material delivery passage. Pressurized air may be introduced into a space between the wall and the wear liner to inflate the wear liner, thereby preventing solids from building up in the passage. | 01-22-2009 |
Wayne Mender, Ortonville, MI US
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20100108547 | Storage Device - A storage device for securing and readily displaying multi-media items generally including protective packaging. The storage device has a plurality of elongated recesses including a first elongated slot having a first width and depth and a second elongated slot having a second width and depth occurring along the same recess so that each recess including multiple elongated slots can host different sized multi-media items and associated protective packaging. | 05-06-2010 |
Wayne Narr, San Ramon, CA US
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20100250216 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARACTERIZING FRACTURES IN A SUBSURFACE RESERVOIR - The disclosed methods, systems, and software are described to optimize fracture characteristics and simulate fluid flow rates in a well model. The well model, which includes at least one fracture intersecting a production well, is generated with static and dynamic data. Fluid flow in the well model is simulated to obtain simulated fluid flow rates between fractures and the well. Fracture properties, such as length, height and aperture, are then updated responsive to measured and simulated fluid flow rates. Multiple simulation runs and updating of the fracture properties can be performed until the simulated fluid flow rates converge with the measured fluid flow rates. Pressure data can be used to determine gridblock permeability, which in turn helps constrain the model, thus providing more reliable fracture properties. Uncertainty ranges of the fracture properties can also be calculated. | 09-30-2010 |
Wayne Ogata, San Ramon, CA US
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20080306499 | Recanalizing occluded vessels using controlled antegrade and retrograde tracking - A method and systems for treating chronic total occlusions, particularly those that are difficult to treat, is disclosed. In this approach, recanalizing the CTO is achieved using a combined antegrade and retrograde approach. The proximal end of the occlusion is penetrated using an antegrade wire, using a traditional approach. Using collateral vessels, the distal end of the occlusion is crossed in a retrograde fashion and by appropriately maneuvering each member, a continuous channel is created. Additional elements such as capture devices, dilators and injection catheters are also disclosed. | 12-11-2008 |
20100056911 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INSERTING ELECTRICAL LEADS - A catheter device for providing visualization as well as support and/or stability for blood vessels during procedures for inserting electrical leads. The catheter device comprises a longitudinal member having a distal end and a proximal end, an expandable element near the distal end of the longitudinal member for providing support to the blood vessel, and a contrast release port near the distal end of the longitudinal member for releasing a contrast medium into the blood vessel to visualize the blood vessel. | 03-04-2010 |
20100292685 | RECANALIZING OCCLUDED VESSELS USING RADIOFREQUENCY ENERGY - A method and systems for treating chronic total occlusions (CTOs), particularly those that are difficult to treat. CTO recanalization is achieved using radiofrequency ablation directed at the occlusion between antegrade and retrograde guidewires placed on either side of the occlusion. | 11-18-2010 |
20110166591 | RECANALIZING OCCLUDED VESSELS USING CONTROLLED ANTEGRADE AND RETROGRADE TRACKING - A method and systems for treating chronic total occlusions, particularly those that are difficult to treat, is disclosed. In this approach, recanalizing the CTO is achieved using a combined antegrade and retrograde approach. The proximal end of the occlusion is penetrated using an antegrade wire, using a traditional approach. Using collateral vessels, the distal end of the occlusion is crossed in a retrograde fashion and by appropriately maneuvering each member, a continuous channel is created. Additional elements such as capture devices, dilators and injection catheters are also disclosed. | 07-07-2011 |
20110218528 | ANATOMICAL STRUCTURE ACCESS AND PENETRATION - Methods, devices, and systems for accessing and penetrating an anatomical structure using suction force and energy ablation or mechanical penetration. In one aspect, a catheter is stabilized on the occlusion, a longitudinal member is advanced to penetrate the occlusion and recanalize the body vessel. In another aspect, a catheter is stabilized on the pericardium, ablation energy is delivered through a longitudinal member to create an opening on the pericardium. | 09-08-2011 |
20120289983 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR RECANALIZATION OF OCCLUDED BODY VESSELS USING A DOUBLE-SIDED GUIDEWIRE - Devices and methods for recanalization of occluded body vessels using novel guidewires. A novel double-sided guidewire comprises a cross-section tapering from a more rigid middle section towards more flexible head sections. A first head of the guidewire is inserted into the occluded body vessel in a retrograde direction to traverse an occlusion. The guidewire is further advanced in the retrograde direction such that the first head and a portion of the middle section are retrieved from the body, thereby positioning the remainder of the guidewire traversing the occlusion in an antegrade direction and allowing for over the wire re-canalization techniques in the antegrade direction. | 11-15-2012 |
20120296262 | ENERGY FACILITATED COMPOSITION DELIVERY - A device for delivering a composition to a hollow body region is disclosed. In one aspect, the device comprises a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member. Both of the longitudinal members may comprise conductive electrodes. The longitudinal members are further configured to be connected to an energy source such that the conductive electrodes are configured to generate an energy field. At least one of the longitudinal members further comprises a delivery element configured to deliver at least one composition to the body region, such that the composition is delivered in a direction that is influenced by the generated energy field. In one aspect, the body region is a vessel comprising an occlusion. | 11-22-2012 |
20130131513 | RECANALIZING OCCLUDED VESSELS USING RADIOFREQUENCY ENERGY - A method and systems for treating chronic total occlusions, particularly those that are difficult to treat, is disclosed. In this approach, recanalizing the CTO is achieved using a combined antegrade and retrograde approach. The proximal end of the occlusion is penetrated using an antegrade wire, using a traditional approach. Using collateral vessels, the distal end of the occlusion is crossed in a retrograde fashion. By appropriately maneuvering each member and applying radiofrequency energy between the proximal and distal ends of the occlusion, a continuous channel is created. | 05-23-2013 |
20140275912 | METHODS FOR MEASURING TISSUE IMPEDANCE AND DEVICES THEREOF - A method and apparatus for measuring an impedance of a tissue region inside a body of a patient. A first guidewire is advanced into a tissue region of a body of a patient, wherein the first guidewire comprises one or more electrodes electrically coupled to the tissue region. A second guidewire is advanced into the body, wherein the second guidewire comprises one or more electrodes electrically coupled to the tissue region of the body of the patient and spaced from the first guidewire. An error correction electrode is electrically coupled to the body. A voltage is applied across the first and the second guidewires. The impedance of the tissue region between the first and the second guidewires is measured while using an electrical pathway created by the error correction electrode. | 09-18-2014 |
20140309632 | METHODS FOR TISSUE ABLATION MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL AND DEVICES THEREOF - An apparatus comprises a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member configured to be located near a tissue region. An energy source is coupled to first longitudinal member and second longitudinal member. A measuring device is configured to measure at least one characteristic of the tissue region. An energy controller is coupled to the energy source and the measuring device. The energy controller includes a processor coupled to a memory and configured to execute programmed instructions stored in the memory, comprising initiating a delivery of energy to the tissue region from the energy source. One or more items of data are received from the measuring device based on the delivery of energy to the tissue region. The delivery of energy to the tissue region is adjusted based on the one or more items of data. | 10-16-2014 |
Wayne Openlander, Chicago, IL US
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20110073592 | Applicator for microwave enhanced chemistry - According to the present invention, a microwave generator includes a variable voltage provided from a first transformer to a second transformer having a secondary winding split into a filament winding cathode low AC signal and a secondary winding providing a high voltage which is doubled and rectified in a half-wave voltage doubler for providing a pulsed DC signal through a ballast resistor to a magnetron anode responsive to an electromagnetic field. In still further accord with the present invention, a microwave sample cavity includes a waveguide, and a hole for receiving a sample to be microwave-heated, and an inductive tuning post all on a straight line, wherein the hole is adjacent the waveguide and the post is distant from the waveguide | 03-31-2011 |
Wayne Pan, Milpitas, CA US
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20080222630 | Customer relationship management portal system and method - A software-based customer relationship management system and method. | 09-11-2008 |
Wayne Penello, Houston, TX US
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20090006270 | PERFORMANCE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The embodiments of this invention relate to methods for developing risked budgetary performance estimates by analyzing commodity price risk(s) utilizing cash-flow-at-risk assessments in combination with Monte Carlo simulations. This automated method for risk analysis, includes modeling assets of a portfolio as derivatives; collecting pricing data and volatility surfaces related to the derivatives; calculating and scaling simulated cash-flow-at-risk (CFAR) values to generate a risk profile; and evaluating the risk profile to determine if the risk profile meets predetermined risk characteristics or requires modification. | 01-01-2009 |
Wayne Phillips, Paramus, NJ US
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20100024690 | TABLE ASSEMBLY, JOINTED TABLE, AND METHOD OF CREATING A CLEAN INTERSTICE - This disclosure relates to a table assembly, a jointed table, and a method of creating a clean interstice between adjacent tables. More particularly, this disclosure relates to the use of both male and female support connectors where the male connector includes a junction plate and the female connector includes a spacer and a holder plate to create a female connector space. In another embodiment, silicone joints and industrial grade stainless steel plate are used. A method of creating a clean joint by depositing silicone in an interstice between adjacent tables is also disclosed. | 02-04-2010 |
Wayne Poerio, Tequesta, FL US
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20100266341 | Process for in-ground water collection - A groundwater barrier system for preventing the generally lateral, subterranean migration of water (including both liquid and gaseous fluids) beyond an established perimeter, while providing controlled collection of same for use. The present system utilizes a barrier wall, which is formed in-ground via non-permeable membrane in sheet/roll/panel or slurry (materials can include bentonite clay). The present system will be configured to intersect the flow path of the groundwater to be routed to enhance containment or collection of the fluid. In use, the barrier of the present invention is installed by first making an excavation to accommodate the barrier system. The excavation and barrier wall is implemented to a depth so as to allow for the maximum interception with the established water table to be contained or collected, and/or processed based on benefit vs cost analysis. The barrier can also be used to prevent contaminants (including saltwater) from entering surficial freshwater aquifers. | 10-21-2010 |
20120227425 | Solar turbo pump - hybrid heating-air conditioning and method of operation - A closed loop system utilizing a solar refrigerant turbocharger and pump in conjunction with a solar collector to operate a heating and cooling system for a building by utilization of a renewable energy source. The liquid pump within the solar turbocharger is used to boost the refrigerant pressures into the solar collector, the refrigerant absorbs heat inside the solar collector and changes phase from a liquid to a vapor. The vapor is expanded across the turbine causing the turbine to spin. The ability of the refrigerant to change phase or flash from a liquid to a vapor is due to the solar energy that is transferred from evacuated tubes into the solar collector manifold and into the refrigerant. The gas is routed to the solar turbo pump turbine to drive the compressor and liquid pump. The resulting fluid gas leaving the turbine is routed to the condenser for normal operation. | 09-13-2012 |
Wayne Proefrock, Hillsboro, OR US
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20100153756 | LOAD ADAPTIVE POWER DELIVERY - Embodiments disclosed herein include a power monitor and controller which are used to control the operation of a voltage regulator depending on an operating mode or state of a load device, such as a hard disk drive. By controlling the voltage regulator in this manner, voltage regulator efficiency may be improved for any load condition, thus reducing power losses in the system. | 06-17-2010 |
20130030821 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BUFFERING AUDIO DATA TO ALLOW LOW POWER STATES IN A PROCESSING SYSTEM DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK - An audio data stream from a processing system may be buffered to allow low power states in the processing system during audio playback. An audio buffer may be provided external to the processing system and between the processing system and an audio codec. The audio buffer may also shift to an alternate audio data interface mode when the processing system is in the low power state. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment. | 01-31-2013 |
20140114668 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BUFFERING AUDIO DATA TO ALLOW LOW POWER STATES IN A PROCESSING SYSTEM DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK - An audio data stream from a processing system may be buffered to allow low power states in the processing system during audio playback. An audio buffer may be provided external to the processing system and between the processing system and an audio codec. The audio buffer may also shift to an alternate audio data interface mode when the processing system is in the low power state. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment. | 04-24-2014 |
Wayne Robertz, Boulder, CO US
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20110078566 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, TOOLS, AND USER INTERFACE FOR PREVIEWING SIMULATED PRINT OUTPUT - Methods disclosed permit the dynamic previewing of simulation output. In some embodiments, input data may be converted from a first color space to obtain a plurality of downsampled representations of simulation output data in the second color space. A downsampled representation of the simulation output data with a first downsampling factor may be selected so that the first downsampling factor permits display of the entire image in a current size of the display window. Pixels in the input source data can be correlated with pixels in the selected downsampled representation of the simulation output data. At least one pixel in the selected downsampled representation of the print simulation output data may be mapped to a set of pixels in the input data, wherein the number of pixels in the set is determined by the first downsampling factor and one of the pixels in the set can be selected. | 03-31-2011 |
Wayne Rod, Tucson, AZ US
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20090197565 | Medical information retrieval - The invention is an apparatus and a system designed to communicate critical medical information to an emergency care-giver such as a paramedic. Using a cellular telephone, the user creates the medical information that they deem appropriate (i.e. medications being taken, doctor with phone number, and medical conditions). This medical information is stored either locally on the cellular telephone or on a remote computer. The emergency care-giver is able to easily access this information by pressing a single button to get the medical information displayed on the screen on the cellular telephone or audibly recreated on the cellular telephone. | 08-06-2009 |
20110143705 | Medical information retrieval - The invention is an apparatus and a system designed to communicate critical medical information to an emergency care-giver such as a paramedic. Using a cellular telephone, the user creates the medical information that they deem appropriate (i.e. medications being taken, doctor with phone number, and medical conditions). This medical information is stored either locally on the cellular telephone or on a remote computer. The emergency care-giver is able to easily access this information by pressing a single button to get the medical information displayed on the screen on the cellular telephone or audibly recreated on the cellular telephone. | 06-16-2011 |
20120071130 | Emergency call from a cell phone - The invention provides a portable communications apparatus which is useful for reporting positional status report to a user-selected recipient(s). Using a global-positioning-receiver (i.e. GPS) to generate a location indicia of the portable communications apparatus, and a pre-defined user-generated message with at least one user-defined recipient, the apparatus, when activated by the user, sends the user-defined message, together with the location information, to the user-defined recipient. This information is useful for alerting the recipient of the user's location or to notify the recipient that assistance is needed. | 03-22-2012 |
Wayne Rootsaert, Leduc CA
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20100038868 | AUTOMATED SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A suspension system for towed vehicles automatically adjusts for different payloads and road conditions without the need for manual shims used in prior art suspensions. automatically adjusts a mechanical bias on the vehicle to keep the suspension within a preferred ride height range. A hydraulic cylinder between the frames of the towing and the towed vehicles provides a mechanical biasing force to the towed vehicle. A sensor measures the ride height and causes the hydraulic cylinder to retract or extend according to the bias needed to maintain the suspension in the preferred ride height range. | 02-18-2010 |
Wayne Scott, Playa Del Rey, CA US
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20100252511 | Materials Including Coded Writing - A system and method of using a coded language to market assets, including goods and/or services. A first asset can be offered with materials that are at least partially written in an uncoded language. A second asset, that is related to the first asset, can be offered with materials that are at least partially written in a coded language. Common words can be used on the materials corresponding to the first asset and the materials corresponding to the related second asset. The common words on the materials corresponding to the first asset can be written in the uncoded language, while the common words on the materials corresponding to the related second asset can be written in the coded language. The uncoded words can be used to decipher the coded words, as well as other words written in the same coded language. | 10-07-2010 |
Wayne Seames, Grand Forks, ND US
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20090182166 | Method for production of short chain carboxylic acids and esters from biomass and product of same - A method for producing a mixture of short chain carboxylic acids from biomass includes adding biomass to a reactor vessel, heating the biomass to crack it, removing undesired and unreacted materials and light ends from the cracked biomass, and removing a mixture containing carboxylic acids having carbon chain lengths between C2 and C16. A composition includes a carboxyl group-containing compound derived by cracking biomass and having a carboxyl carbon chain length between C2 and C16. | 07-16-2009 |
20100296997 | Method for creating high carbon content products from biomass oil - In a method for producing high carbon content products from biomass, a biomass oil is added to a cracking reactor vessel. The biomass oil is heated to a temperature ranging from about 100° C. to about 800° C. at a pressure ranging from about vacuum conditions to about 20,700 kPa for a time sufficient to crack the biomass oil. Tar is separated from the cracked biomass oil. The tar is heated to a temperature ranging from about 200° C. to about 1500° C. at a pressure ranging from about vacuum conditions to about 20,700 kPa for a time sufficient to reduce the tar to a high carbon content product containing at least about 50% carbon by weight. | 11-25-2010 |
20120271083 | PRODUCTION OF AROMATICS FROM NONCATALYTICALLY CRACKED FATTY ACID BASED OILS - A method for producing aromatic compounds from fatty acid oils including heating a fatty acid oil to a temperature between about 100° C. to about 800° C. at a pressure between about vacuum conditions and about 200 psia for a time sufficient to crack the oil and produce a cracked fatty acid oil; removing undesired materials, unreacted oil, heavy ends, and light ends from the cracked fatty acid oil; heating the resulting purified cracked fatty acid oil to a temperature between about 100° C. to about 800° C. at a pressure between about vacuum conditions and about 200 psia for a time sufficient to reform alkenes and alkanes in the cracked fatty acid oil into aromatic compounds and produce a reformed fatty acid oil; and extracting components from the reformed fatty acid oil to produce a mixture of chemical products containing between 5% and 90% aromatic compounds by weight. | 10-25-2012 |
Wayne Sheblinski, Bellbrook, OH US
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20110016067 | PROBABILISTIC DECISION MAKING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - Embodiments of this invention comprise modeling a subject's state and the influence of training scenarios, or actions, on that state to create a training policy. Both state and effects of actions are modeled as probabilistic using Partially Observable Markov Decision Process (POMDP) techniques. The POMDP is well suited to decision-theoretic planning under uncertainty. Utilizing this model and the resulting training policy with real world subjects creates a surprisingly effective decision aid for instructors to improve learning relative to a traditional scenario selection strategy. POMDP provides a more valid representation of trainee state and training effects, thus it is capable of producing more valid recommendations concerning how to structure training to subjects. | 01-20-2011 |
Wayne Sheils, Winmalee AU
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20110001056 | COMPONENT FOR MANIPULATING A STREAM OF CHARGED PARTICLES - An apparatus for manipulating the trajectories of moving charged particles. The apparatus includes a grid of laterally spaced side by side elongate elements and means defining a path for charged particles to traverse the grid. The grid is supported and configured for application of a voltage gradient between and/or along the elongate elements, whereby to manipulate the trajectories of charged particles that traverse the grid. A method of manipulating the trajectories of moving charged particles is also disclosed. | 01-06-2011 |
20110001057 | COMPONENT FOR MANIPULATING A STREAM OF CHARGED PARTICLES - An apparatus | 01-06-2011 |
Wayne Simpkins, New South Wales AU
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20100286376 | METHOD TO RECOVER BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to a process for separating bioactive compounds obtained from vegetable materials. The invention also relates to a process for extracting bioactive compounds from vegetable material. | 11-11-2010 |
Wayne Sinsley, Karnack, TX US
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20090011153 | LIGHTWEIGHT FIREPLACE CASTABLE LOG AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention relates to an improved molding process and composition for lightweight synthetic fiber logs used in natural gas, propane and wood burning fireplaces. A method of manufacturing castable fireplace logs comprising the combination of inorganic fibers with a binder carrier mix to form logs of superior color and detail in a shortened production time frame. | 01-08-2009 |
Wayne Skeem, Twin Falls, ID US
Wayne Staney, Farmer City, IL US
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20090038607 | Motorized tracking device - A mount and tracking mechanism for solar panels and antennae. The tracking mechanism comprises electric motor actuators which operate a small gear reducer drive. The output of the small reducer drive is connected to the input of a large gear reducer drive. The output of the large gear reducer drive moves the solar panels or antennae. This arrangement results in a substantial increase in the torque of the output shaft of the large gear reducer drive. | 02-12-2009 |
Wayne Stoppler, Bothell, WA US
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20110106416 | PREDICTING EXPECTED ROAD TRAFFIC CONDITIONS BASED ON HISTORICAL AND CURRENT DATA - Techniques are described for determining and using information regarding expected road traffic flow conditions information for vehicles traveling on roads. The expected road traffic flow conditions for a particular portion of a road may be generated by combining historical representative information about road traffic flow conditions for that road portion with current information about actual traffic flow on or near that road portion. The combination may, for example, provide benefits for estimating expected traffic flow conditions information for roads with structural flow obstructions that cause reduced traffic flow at certain road locations and times—for example, the expected traffic flow conditions information may be based at least in part on fitting or otherwise adapting partial actual traffic flow information about a vehicle's actual travel path to a historical travel profile for a road that includes representative traffic flow information for various combinations of road locations and time periods. | 05-05-2011 |
20110112747 | DETECTING ANOMALOUS ROAD TRAFFIC CONDITIONS - Techniques are described for automatically detecting anomalous road traffic conditions and for providing information about the detected anomalies, such as for use in facilitating travel on roads of interest. Anomalous road traffic conditions may be identified using target traffic conditions for a particular road segment at a particular selected time, such as target traffic conditions that reflect actual traffic conditions for a current or past selected time, and/or target traffic conditions that reflect predicted future traffic conditions for a future selected time. Target traffic conditions may be compared to distinct expected road traffic conditions for a road segment at a selected time, with the expected conditions reflecting road traffic conditions that are typical or normal for the road segment at the selected time. Anomalous conditions may be identified based on sufficiently large differences from the expected conditions, and information about the anomalous conditions may be provided in various ways. | 05-12-2011 |
Wayne Sun, Tucson, AZ US
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20090319945 | INTERFACE FOR USING DESIRED STATE COMMANDS ON A COPY SERVICES MANGEMENT SYSTEM - A data replication management interface is provided for selecting a state for replicating data from one site to another site. A pictorial representation of and/or a command line for multiple states is displayed. A pictorial representation of a current state is displayed. Each one of the multiple states respectively corresponds to multiple steps to accomplish each one of the multiple states. The multiple states are configured to be individually selected. An individual selection of one of the multiple states causes the multiple steps for the individual selection to be accomplished. The individual selection of one of the multiple states is selected by a user without requiring the user to choose any of the multiple steps to accomplish the individual selection. | 12-24-2009 |
Wayne Tang, Union City, CA US
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20100278623 | MAGNETIC ROTATIONAL HARDSTOP FOR ROBOT - Rotational hardstop assemblies that provide greater than 360 degrees of non-continuous rotation for rotating mechanisms are provided. In certain embodiments, an assembly is used to provide 630 or more degrees of rotation for the shoulder axis of a robot, such as a wafer transfer robot. The rotational hardstop assemblies include opposing magnets as springs. According to various embodiments, the opposing magnets provide non-contact engagement and produce no contact noise nor have any wear over time. The rotational hardstop assemblies provide the ability to location from either direction of rotation of a robot cylindrical coordinate system. | 11-04-2010 |
Wayne Tan Joon Yong, Singapore SG
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20110001890 | PORTABLE IMAGE PROJECTOR AND PROJECTION METHOD - A portable image projector is disclosed that has a communications module configured to communicate with a host computer to receive image data for at least one image from the host computer, the image being or having been displayed on a monitor of the host computer; a processor operatively connected to the communication module configured to receive and process the image data and to output the processed image data; and an image projection module operatively connected to the processor and configured to receive the processed image data and to project the processes image data as the at least one image using an image projector. A corresponding method is also disclosed. | 01-06-2011 |
Wayne Turbeville, Crestwood, KY US
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20090005623 | Solid Phosphoric Acid With Controlled Porosity - The present invention relates to a solid phosphoric acid catalyst and a process for conversion of hydrocarbons using a solid phosphoric acid catalyst. The solid phosphoric acid catalyst comprises silicon orthophosphate, and has a silicon orthophosphate to silicon pyrophosphate ratio of at least about 5:1. The total pore volume of the solid phosphoric acid catalyst is at least about 0.17 cm | 01-01-2009 |
20100069692 | Solid Phosphoric Acid with controlled porosity - The present invention relates to a solid phosphoric acid catalyst and a process for conversion of hydrocarbons using a solid phosphoric acid catalyst. The solid phosphoric acid catalyst comprises silicon orthophosphate, and has a silicon orthophosphate to silicon pyrophosphate ratio of at least about 5:1. The total pore volume of the solid phosphoric acid catalyst is at least about 0.17 cm | 03-18-2010 |
20110301021 | PROMOTED ZIRCONIUM OXIDE CATALYST SUPPORT - A polyacid-promoted, zirconia catalyst or catalyst support having a high crush strength, surface area and pore volume is described. The polyacid-promoted, zirconia catalyst or catalyst support may be made by combining a zirconium compound with a polyacid/promoter material that includes the group 6 metals (i.e., chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo), tungsten (W)), as well as phosphoric acids, sulfuric acids, and polyorganic acids. The zirconyl-promoter precursor may be extruded in the absence of any binder or extrusion aid. The polyacid-promoted, zirconia catalyst or catalyst support is hydrothermally stable in aqueous phase hydrogenation or hydrogenoloysis reactions. | 12-08-2011 |
20110319672 | Conversion Of Sugar, Sugar Alcohol, Or Glycerol To Valuable Chemicals Using A Promoted Zirconium Oxide Supported Catalyst - A process for converting a sugar, sugar alcohol, or glycerol to a valuable chemical is described. The process may use a support comprising zirconium oxide promoted by a polyacid or promoter material. A catalytically active metal may be impregnated on the polyacid-promoted zirconium oxide support and the catalyst may then be introduced the sugar, sugar alcohol, or glycerol a source of hydrogen under reaction conditions. At least 40 wt % of the sugar, sugar alcohol or glycerol may be converted to a polyol and/or a shorter carbon-chain alcohol that may include at least one of propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, glycerin, methanol, ethanol, propanol and butandiols. Specific processes for converting glycerin having a selectivity for propylene glycol and for converting sorbitol with a selectivity for propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, and/or glycerin are also described. | 12-29-2011 |
20130072735 | PROMOTED SOLID PHOSPHORIC ACID CATALYSTS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to solid phosphoric acid (SPA) catalysts, processes for making the catalysts, and processes for conversion of hydrocarbons using the catalysts, such as oligomerization of propylene. In an exemplary embodiment, the catalyst comprises a calcined extrudate of phosphoric acid, diatomaceous earth, and niobic acid. Methods for converting hydrocarbons to olefins comprise contacting a hydrocarbon feedstock with the catalyst at hydrocarbon conversion conditions. | 03-21-2013 |
20130152788 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR MERCURY REMOVAL - A process for removing mercury from a gas or liquid phase, wherein the gas or liquid phase containing mercury is placed in contact with a composition comprising a precipitated metal sulfide. The precipitated metal sulfide may be made by the process of combining a metal source, sulfide source, and modifier to form the precipitated metal sulfide. The metal source may comprise iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, zirconium, molybdenum, silver, or gold salts. The metal salt may be selected from metal nitrate, metal sulfate, metal phosphate, metal acetate, metal carbonate, metal hydroxide, metal ammonium carbonate, and metal hydroxycarbonate. The sulfide source is selected from hydrogen sulfide (H | 06-20-2013 |
20140031546 | HYDRODEOXYGENATION CATALYST - A hydrodeoxygenation catalyst comprises a metal catalyst, an acid promoter, and a support. The metal catalyst is selected from platinum, palladium, ruthenium, rhenium rhodium, osmium, iridium, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, copper, tin, or mixtures thereof. The support is a promoted-zirconium material including texture promoters and acid promoters. The hydrodeoxygenation catalyst may be used for hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of sugar or sugar alcohol in an aqueous solution. In one embodiment the HDO catalyst may be used for HDO of fatty acids such as fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), triglycerols (in plant oil and animal fat), pyrolysis oil, or lignin. The hydrodeoxygenation catalyst for fatty acid process does not require the use of an acid promoter, it is optional. | 01-30-2014 |
20140155260 | COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR MERCURY REMOVAL - A process for removing mercury from a gas or liquid phase, wherein the gas or liquid phase containing mercury is placed in contact with a composition comprising a precipitated metal sulfide. The precipitated metal sulfide may be made by the process of combining a metal source, sulfide source, and modifier to form the precipitated metal sulfide. The metal source may comprise iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, zirconium, molybdenum, silver, or gold salts. The metal salt may be selected from metal nitrate, metal sulfate, metal phosphate, metal acetate, metal carbonate, metal hydroxide, metal ammonium carbonate, and metal hydroxycarbonate. The sulfide source is selected from hydrogen sulfide (H | 06-05-2014 |
20140249334 | CATALYST FOR POLYOL HYDROGENOLYSIS - Ethylene glycol and propylene glycol may be made by hydrogenolysis of a polyol comprising the steps of reacting a polyol with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenolysis catalyst. The hydrogenolysis comprises nickel, one or more promoter, and one or more support. The promoter is selected from bismuth, silver, tin, antimony, gold, lead, thallium, cerium, lanthanum, and manganese. The support is selected from zirconia and carbon. A zirconia support comprises a zirconia textual promoter, which is selected from Cr, Mo, W, Nb, Ce, Ca, Mg, La, Pr, Nd, Al, and P. If the support comprises carbon, then the promoter is selected from bismuth and antimony. In another embodiment, if the support comprises carbon, then both the promoter is selected from bismuth and antimony, and the catalyst comprises copper. In another embodiment, the catalyst additionally comprises copper. | 09-04-2014 |
20150031923 | MANGANESE OXIDE-STABILIZED ZIRCONIA CATALYST SUPPORT MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates generally to catalyst support materials, catalysts and methods for using them, such as methods for converting sugars, sugar alcohols, glycerol, and bio-renewable organic acids to commercially-valuable chemicals and intermediates. One aspect of the invention is catalyst support material including ZrO | 01-29-2015 |
Wayne Turnbow, Centennial, CO US
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20110031050 | ELECTRIC TRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A power exchange unit (PXU) is coupled to an existing manual transmission of a vehicle via a PTO port. An electric motor generator coupled to the PXU. A battery is electrically coupled to the motor generator for supplying power to propel the vehicle. A control unit is coupled to the motor generator and the battery and configured to switch operation of the vehicle between first and second modes, wherein in the first mode an internal combustion engine of the vehicle propels the vehicle, and in the second mode the motor generator propels the vehicle in a motoring mode. | 02-10-2011 |
20110056185 | Vehicle Reduced Emission Deployment - A reduced emission apparatus is coupled to a vehicle such that the vehicle is enabled to operate in a reduced emission mode by use of the reduced emission apparatus. A data acquisition apparatus is mounted on the vehicle and configured to acquire data relating to operation of the vehicle. Security may be provided for the reduced emission apparatus and vehicle-mounted data acquisition apparatus. The credits from operating the reduced emission apparatus apply to resources for deploying the reduced emission apparatus. | 03-10-2011 |
20110202234 | OVER THE ROAD/TRACTION/CABIN COMFORT RETROFIT - A vehicle includes a drive train having a manual transmission. An internal combustion engine is coupled to the manual transmission via a clutch. Auxiliary devices operate auxiliary systems of the vehicle. A battery energizes electric drivers for the auxiliary devices. A power exchange unit is coupled to the manual transmission via a power takeoff port. An electric generator is coupled to the power exchange unit, and the internal combustion engine drives the generator via the power exchange unit. The battery is energized by the generator via a battery charger. | 08-18-2011 |
20140041179 | Retrofitting A Vehicle Drive Train - A vehicle includes a drive train having a manual transmission. An internal combustion engine is coupled to the manual transmission via a clutch. The vehicle is retrofitted so that auxiliary devices operate auxiliary systems of the vehicle, a battery energizes electric drivers for the auxiliary devices, a power exchange unit is coupled to the manual transmission via a power takeoff port, an electric generator is coupled to the power exchange unit, and the internal combustion engine drives the electric generator via the power exchange unit. The battery is energized by the electric generator via a battery charger. | 02-13-2014 |
Wayne Wellbaum, Canton, OH US
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20100243729 | Banking system that operates responsive to data read from data bearing records - An automated banking machine operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a card reader that is operative to read data from user cards corresponding to a financial account. The automated banking machine further includes a sheet accepting device that is operative to receive at least one of notes and checks. A note acceptor includes at least one validator that includes at least one ultrasonic detector. The at least one validator is operative to identify suspect counterfeit notes produced by assembling pieces of genuine notes by identifying seams or other fastening features in the notes where such pieces are joined. The note validator may further include image sensors and/or radiation transmission sensors which are further usable to identify the presence of seams or other fastening features that can distinguish valid and suspect counterfeit notes. | 09-30-2010 |
20120138676 | CARD ACTIVATED CASH DISPENSING AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE - An automated banking machine operates to cause financial transfers responsive to data read from data bearing records. The automated banking machine includes a card reader operative to read card data from user cards corresponding to financial accounts. The automated banking machine also includes a display and a printer to produce records of financial transactions carried out with the machine. The card reader is operative to read and return card information read from the user card responsive. The automated banking machine further includes a sheet detector that is operative to detect at least one property usable to distinguish between the presence or absence of a sheet and/or determine a property of the sheet. | 06-07-2012 |
Wayne Williams, Penarth GB
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20100286685 | Electrosurgical generator - An electrosurgical generator for coagulating tissue comprises a source of radio frequency (RF) energy, and at least a pair of output terminals for connection to a bipolar electrosurgical instrument adapted to contact tissue, the output terminals delivering RF energy from the source to the instrument such that the source delivers RF energy into tissue. The generator also includes boiling detection means for determining when the RF energy starts to cause the boiling of electrolytes within the tissue. A timer is adapted to determine when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the boiling detection means has indicated the start of the boiling of electrolytes. An indication means gives an indication when the predetermined period of time has elapsed. | 11-11-2010 |
20130090643 | Electrosurgical apparatus and system - An electrosurgical apparatus for coagulating tissue comprises an elongated tube ( | 04-11-2013 |
20130090644 | ELECTROSURGICAL APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - An electrosurgical apparatus for coagulating tissue comprises an elongate tube ( | 04-11-2013 |
Wayne Winzenz, Raleigh, NC US
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20090306829 | AIRCRAFT WITH TRANSIENT-DISCRIMINATING PROPELLER BALANCING SYSTEM - A system for balancing an aircraft propeller system receives a vibration signal from the aircraft propeller system and determines whether the vibration signal indicates a transient vibration condition. If it is determined that the vibration signal does not indicate a transient condition, the system enables a balance correction controller. The controller generates a balance correction signal based on the vibration signal, and balances the aircraft propeller system in response to the balance correction signal if the balance correction controller is enabled. | 12-10-2009 |
20110197703 | Aircraft propeller balancing system - An aircraft system/method for propeller balancing. The system includes an inboard driver with a first and second inboard electromagnetic coil, the inboard driver and the first counterweight balancing rotor and the second counterweight balancing rotor centered around the aircraft propeller shaft rotating machine member with the first inboard electromagnetic coil proximate the first inboard magnets of the first counterweight balancing rotor, with the inboard electromagnetic coil driver proximate the rotation axis of the aircraft propeller shaft rotating machine member and the first counterweight balancing rotor outboard of the inboard electromagnetic coil driver with the first inboard electromagnetic coil generating a electromagnetic field to electromagnetically step the first inboard magnets of the at least first counterweight balancing rotor to electromagnetically actuate rotational movement of the first counterweight balancing rotor around the rotating machine member and relative to the inboard electromagnetic coil driver to a first rotor held balancing position. | 08-18-2011 |
Wayne Yankee, San Jose, CA US
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20090276101 | CONTROL FOR DISPENSING SYSTEM - A chemical dispensing system is provided having a micro-controller and at least one expansion module. The expansion module includes an expansion module interface. The expansion module is in communication with the micro-controller via the expansion module interface. The at least one expansion module expands capabilities of the chemical dispensing system beyond a base operation of the device. | 11-05-2009 |
Wayne Yerigan, Stanwood, WA US
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20080275691 | CROSS-LINGUAL INFORMATION RETRIEVAL - Multi-lingual search and retrieval of digital content. Embodiments are generally directed to methods and systems for creating an English language database that associates non-English terms with English terms in multiple categories of metadata. Language experts use an interface to create equivalencies between non-English terms and English terms, Boolean expressions, synonyms, and other forms of search terms. Language dictionaries and other sources also create equivalencies. The database is used to evaluate non-English search terms submitted by a user, and to determine English search terms that can be used to perform a search for content. The multiple categories of metadata may comprise structured data, such as keywords of a structured vocabulary, and/or unstructured data, such as captions, titles, descriptions, etc. Weighting and/or prioritization can be applied to the search terms, to the process of searching the multiple categories, and/or to the search results, to rank the search results. | 11-06-2008 |
20090012934 | SEARCHING FOR RIGHTS LIMITED MEDIA - Searching for assets, such as media assets, that are available according to desired usage criteria. Assets are associated with usage rights specified by rights holders. The usage rights are represented by rights codes, identifying domains of uses and categories of uses within each domain. Domains may comprise advertising rights, editorial rights, internal organization rights, personal use rights, and the like. An interface enables a user to enter key words and to specify desired usage criteria such as geographic location of use, duration of use, a purpose of use, and an industry for use, and exclusive use. The key words are mapped to vocabulary terms that are associated with the cataloged assets. The vocabulary terms are used to search for assets. The assets are also filtered based on the usage criteria relative to the rights codes associated with the assets. Assets matching the vocabulary terms and rights codes are displayed. | 01-08-2009 |