West, WA
Ed West, Blaine, WA US
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20090033013 | MULTI-PIECE AUTOMATED FIBER PLACEMENT MANDREL AUTOMATED CLAMPING AND INDEXING SYSTEM - The present invention provides an automated mandrel clamping and indexing mechanism for a multi-piece AFP mandrel wherein a clamping mechanism is used in order to secure mandrel segments together as well as to join mandrel segments to end rings. The clamping mechanism is preferably integrated with an indexing mechanism according to embodiments of the present invention such that mandrel segments will preferably remain securely connected and aligned until air is applied to the clamping and indexing mechanism in order to unclamp the secured mandrel segments and remove the part being manufactured. The clamping and indexing mechanism preferably withstands the autoclave heat and pressure that is typically experienced during the curing part of the manufacturing process. | 02-05-2009 |
Edward West, Bellingham, WA US
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20090070977 | Jig And Fixture For Wind Turbine Blade - A method and apparatus for assembling a wind turbine blade includes a jig and fixture for positioning one of a leading edge section of the blade and a trailing edge section of the blade over at the other of the leading edge section and the trailing edge section, and for securing the leading edge section to the trailing edge section. | 03-19-2009 |
20110030183 | JIG AND FIXTURE FOR WIND TURBINE BLADE - A method and apparatus for assembling a wind turbine blade includes a jig and fixture for positioning one of a leading edge section of the blade and a trailing edge section of the blade over at the other of the leading edge section and the trailing edge section, and for securing the leading edge section to the trailing edge section. | 02-10-2011 |
Edward M. West, Sedro Woolley, WA US
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20130180663 | Tooling Systems and Methods for Composite Parts - A tooling system for forming a part comprises a sheet structure, a truss structure, and an attachment system. The sheet structure is a carbon fiber composite structure and defines a mold surface for defining at least a portion of the part. The truss structure comprises a plurality of truss components. The truss components are tubular and are made of Invar. At least one end of each of the truss components is crimped. Crimped ends of the truss components are welded to other truss components to form the truss structure. The attachment system secures the sheet structure to the truss structure. | 07-18-2013 |
Hugh West, Seattle, WA US
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20080241536 | Method for processing cellulose in ionic liquids and fibers therefrom - The present application is directed to a process of dissolving cellulose in an ionic liquid, regenerating the fibers and forming a nonwoven web. In particular it is directed to fibers produced from cellulose dissolved in ionic solvents and extruded by the meltblowing process. Bonded nonwoven webs can be obtained in the process. | 10-02-2008 |
20090084509 | Dissolution of Cellulose in Mixed Solvent Systems - A method for dissolving cellulose in which the cellulose based raw material is admixed with a mixture of a protic intercrystalline swelling agent and an ionic liquid at a temperature of 25° C. to 180° C. for a time sufficient to dissolve the cellulose based raw material. The molar ratio of protic intercyrstalline swelling agent to ionic liquid may be 0.05 to 1.5 moles of protic intercrystalline swelling agent to 1 mole of ionic liquid. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088564 | Dissolution of Cellulose in Mixed Solvent Systems - A method for dissolving cellulose in which the cellulose based raw material is admixed with a mixture of a dipolar aprotic intercrystalline swelling agent and an ionic liquid at a temperature of 25° C. to 180° C. for a time sufficient to dissolve the cellulose based raw material. The molar ratio of dipolar aprotic intercrystalline swelling agent to ionic liquid is 0.05 to 1.5 moles of dipolar aprotic intercrystalline swelling agent to 1 mole of ionic liquid. Dipolar aprotic intercrystalline swelling agents do not include imidazole based agents or amine based agents. | 04-02-2009 |
20100300329 | FIBER CEMENT BOARD WITH MODIFIED FIBER - A building material product comprising a cementitious binder, an aggregate and cellulose reinforcing fibers wherein the cellulose reinforcing fibers have been treated with cationic or nonionic oil. The resulting fiber when included in a fiber cement composite results in improved deflection of the composite at peak loading as well as improved impact strength while maintaining overall board strength. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300330 | FIBER CEMENT BOARD WITH MODIFIED FIBER - A building material product comprising a cementitious binder, an aggregate and cellulose reinforcing fibers wherein the cellulose reinforcing fibers have been treated with oil which is bound to the fiber by a retention aid. The resulting fiber when included in a fiber cement composite results in improved deflection of the composite at peak loading as well as improved impact strength while maintaining overall board strength. | 12-02-2010 |
20130206037 | Composite Polymer Molded Product - A molded part comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber, 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer and having an edge extending between two faces wherein the edge has two tactile defects or less per foot or less of edge length. | 08-15-2013 |
20150376835 | ESTERIFIED CELLULOSE PULP COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Esterified cellulose pulp compositions produced in high yield from commercially available wood pulp sources, methods for making the esterified cellulose pulp compositions, and articles prepared from the esterified cellulose pulp compositions. | 12-31-2015 |
20150376836 | ESTERIFIED CELLULOSE PULP COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Esterified cellulose pulp compositions produced in high yield from commercially available wood pulp sources, methods for making the esterified cellulose pulp compositions, and articles prepared from the esterified cellulose pulp compositions. | 12-31-2015 |
Jeff West, Bellevue, WA US
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20100016996 | MEDICAL DEVICE USER INTERFACE AUTOMATICALLY RESOLVING INTERACTION BETWEEN PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS - This document discusses, among other things, a user interface capable of resolving interactions between programmable parameters for operation of a personal medical device. Programming these devices is a difficult task when many parameters are involved. The medical device interface attempts to reduce and minimize constraint violations between interdependent parameters using an initial set of parameter values supplied by user (typically a physician) input, and constraint violations describing invalid parameter values. A user is given the option to select one or more parameters to remain constant. If possible, a set of parameter values with less egregious constraint violations is displayed to the user. A user is prompted to accept the set of parameter values and program the medical device. | 01-21-2010 |
20110264616 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY RESOLVING INTERACTION BETWEEN PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS - This document discusses, among other things, a system capable of resolving interactions between programmable parameters for operation of a medical device. Programming these devices is a difficult task when many parameters are involved. The disclosed systems and methods attempt to reduce and minimize constraint violations between interdependent parameters using an initial set of parameter values supplied by user (typically a physician) input or calculated automatically, and constraint violations describing invalid parameter values. If possible, a set of parameter values with less egregious constraint violations is generated and may be displayed to the user. A user is prompted to accept the set of parameter values and program the medical device. | 10-27-2011 |
20130066401 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY RESOLVING INTERACTION BETWEEN PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS - This document discusses, among other things, a system capable of resolving interactions between programmable parameters for operation of a medical device. Programming these devices is a difficult task when many parameters are involved. The disclosed systems and methods attempt to reduce and minimize constraint violations between interdependent parameters using an initial set of parameter values supplied by user (typically a physician) input or calculated automatically, and constraint violations describing invalid parameter values. If possible, a set of parameter values with less egregious constraint violations is generated and may be displayed to the user. A user is prompted to accept the set of parameter values and program the medical device. | 03-14-2013 |
Jeff West, Seattle, WA US
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20100174912 | UNIQUE ACCOUNT IDENTIFICATION - A synchronization system includes a first account assigned a first unique identifier. Access to the first account is contingent on validation of a shared access credential. The synchronization system also includes a second account assigned a second unique identifier. Access to the second account is contingent on validation of the shared access credential. The synchronization system further includes a library of account operations. One or more account operations are configured to utilize the first unique identifier when addressing the first account, and one or more account operations are configured to utilize the second unique identifier when addressing the second account. | 07-08-2010 |
20140359508 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE WITH DIAL CONTROL FOR A PARAMETER - A graphical user interface for a computer includes a dial control. The control can be implemented, for example, as a touch-based, pointer-based, pen-based and/or keyboard-based mechanism. The dial control is intended for manipulating a large range of values, such as a menu of items from which a user makes a selection, or a range of continuous or discrete values. A dial control can replace other control types such as a slider, drop down menu or text field. The graphical elements of the dial control include one or more displayed rings and a handle for each ring. Inside the ring, or in another area adjacent the ring, a value can be displayed. The ring can be manipulated by the user to change the value selected by the dial control. In the case of multiple rings, each ring can be manipulated independently. | 12-04-2014 |
Jevin D. West, Kenmore, WA US
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20140337280 | Systems and Methods for Data Analysis - Described herein are methods and systems for hierarchically mapping, ranking, and labeling data sets automatically. Also provided are methods for browsing and navigating a hierarchically mapped data set, and START identifying changes in network structure over time. An example method may involve receiving document data indicating a corpus of documents and references between documents within the corpus. Based on the document data, a network comprising two or more nodes and at least one directed edge may be determined. Also, a hierarchical partition of the documents may be determined based on the directed edges of the network. The hierarchical partition may define a plurality of nested modules, and each module in the plurality of nested modules may be associated with one or more respective documents within the corpus. The method may additionally include causing a graphical display to provide a visual indication of one or more of the plurality of nested modules. | 11-13-2014 |
Joel West, Seattle, WA US
John David West, Fox Island, WA US
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20090130622 | Method and Apparatus for Disinfecting or Sterilizing a Root Canal System Using Lasers Targeting Water - Method and apparatus for disinfecting and/or sterilizing a root canal system by targeting the water content of disease and debris in the canals. The laser technique of employs a frequency of the wavelength emissions between about 930 to about 1065 nanometers with an optimum of 980 nm. This range of wavelengths targets the water content of tissue cells and pathogens as well as any residual organic debris in water within the root canal system after its preparation while being poorly absorbed by the surrounding dentin. The selection of the optimum wavelength produces significant effects generating and advancing treatment to the targeted aqueous environments. This is due to the rapid energy absorption by the water and the subsequent creation of gas bubbles, liberation of heat and subsequent propulsion of waves of heat and gas that impact along the canal walls and ramifications resulting in an enhanced bacterial kill and cleaning of the canal walls and ramifications. No dyes or other additives are necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the laser kill of bacteria, etc. | 05-21-2009 |
Kevin John West, Kirkland, WA US
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20130291124 | Method and System for Managing Data in a Communication Network - A method for managing a plurality of files in a communication network having a plurality of clients includes a server receiving ( | 10-31-2013 |
20150101027 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING DATA IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK - A method for managing a plurality of files in a communication network having a plurality of clients includes a server receiving ( | 04-09-2015 |
Nicholas W. West, Redmond, WA US
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20140258307 | Method for Preparing Numerous Data for Efficient Manipulation using Interning - A data-processing technique for increasing data-size capacity and improving query speed on large datasets where fields within records are replaced by integers representing distinct values of those fields, the integers drawn from a densely-populated range so that record selection, aggregation and other actions can be performed efficiently using bit sets and other data structures. | 09-11-2014 |
20140344298 | Method for Efficient Aggregation of Numerous Data using Sparse Bit Sets - A data-processing technique for increasing data-size capacity and improving query speed on large datasets where fields within records are replaced by integers representing distinct values of those fields, the integers drawn from a densely-populated range, wherein a computer data storage structure is initialized and maintained to represent a large number of binary values (“bits”) within a smaller number of actual machine-memory bits of the computer. Representative structures and operations thereon, as well as applications of the data structure to support more-sophisticated data structures and operations, are described and claimed. | 11-20-2014 |
Raymond Owen West, Belfair, WA US
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20090026005 | Stethoscope warming device with slidable and grip means - The present invention describes means for maintaining position of a slidable object on an elongated object such as a flexible tube. The slidable means is provided through paired, generally flattened flexible tension-strips. Likewise, the fixation means is provided through the gripping action of the paired flexible tension-strips. | 01-29-2009 |
Robert R. West, Seattle, WA US
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20090312258 | USES OF HUMAN ZVEN PROTEINS AND POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The present invention provides methods of using Zven1 and Zven2 polypeptides to increase chemokine production. The present invention also provides methods for treating intestinal motility disorders and improving gastrointestinal function with Zven1 and Zven2 polypeptides. | 12-17-2009 |
Rodney P. West, Kirkland, WA US
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20090298649 | Exercise device visual representation - An exercise device includes a member that moves through a selected one of a plurality of differently available paths. A display provides a visual representation of the movement of the first member. | 12-03-2009 |
20110028275 | END OF TRAVEL STOP FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise apparatus includes a foot member configured to pivot about a horizontal pivot axis, the foot member supporting a footpad, a first surface coupled to the foot member to pivot with the foot member about the horizontal pivot axis, a second surface stationarily supported by the frame, and a bumper between the first surface and the second surface. The bumper resiliently compresses during pivoting of the first surface in the arc towards the second surface while in contact with the first surface and the second surface. | 02-03-2011 |
Sean Jay West, Seattle, WA US
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20140151297 | PORTABLE REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM - In a reverse osmosis fluid purification system, an input fluid is received at an input of the purification system, and a fluid purification run cycle is performed on the input fluid. The fluid purification cycle includes pumping the input fluid through a membrane with a pump at a first pressure and first flow rate to generate product fluid and waste fluid. The product fluid is provided to an external system and the waste fluid is provided to a drain port. The membrane is then rinsed after performing the fluid purification run cycle by providing the input fluid to the pump and pumping the input fluid through the membrane at a second pressure less than the first pressure and a second flow rate greater than the first flow rate for a predetermined period of time. | 06-05-2014 |
Steven West, Redmond, WA US
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20140366045 | DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT OF COMPOSABLE API SETS - Systems and methods for composing a dynamic runtime API set schema employing a base API set schema and a set of API set schema extensions are disclosed. A base API set schema may be loaded into system memory at boot time with an associated set of host base binaries. A set of API set schema extensions binaries may also be loaded into system memory at boot time. At a second time, the API set schema extensions may be merged into the base API set schema on a dynamic as-needed basis. | 12-11-2014 |
Tom West, Everett, WA US
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20120228470 | MINIMIZING AMBIENT LIGHT IN A FEEDBACK CIRCUIT IN PULSE OXIMETER TEST INSTRUMENTS - Generally described, one or more embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to pulse oximeter test instruments for testing pulse oximeters. The pulse oximeter test instruments are configured to linearize a relationship between an input signal and an output signal of a light emitting diode (LED). In some embodiments, the linearized relationship may be obtained by minimizing an amount of ambient light detected by a photosensor in a feedback loop. The photosensor may be located in a housing that limits the amount of ambient light that may be detected. | 09-13-2012 |
20120229800 | PULSE OXIMETER TEST INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS - Generally described, one or more embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to pulse oximeter test instruments and methods for testing pulse oximeters. The pulse oximeter test instruments may be configured to sense light at different wavelengths simultaneously. In some embodiments, light pulses having a wavelength above a particular threshold may be detected and used to test measurements made by a pulse oximeter. In that regard, the pulse oximeter test instruments disclosed herein are able to provide improved accuracy and more reliable test results over prior art pulse oximeter test instruments. | 09-13-2012 |
Zac West, Seatle, WA US
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20160081461 | Load Bearing Suspension System - A load bearing and/or suspension system, having a harness element; harness straps extending from the harness element; a pair of suspension members, wherein each suspension member extends from a pair of harness straps; a ladder lock buckle attached or coupled to each suspension member; a pair of webbing segments, wherein a free end of each webbing segment interacts with one of the ladder lock buckles such that when the free end of the webbing segment is urged away from the ladder lock buckle, a second end of the webbing segment is drawn toward the ladder lock buckle; and a belt attachment element attached or coupled to the second end of the webbing segment. | 03-24-2016 |
Zac West, Seattle, WA US
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20080245096 | FOLD-UP INSULATED CONTAINER - A cooler having two compartments connected together along a common edge. The cooler is configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration by rotating the compartments about the edge. The cooler may include a handle connected to each compartment near the edge, and the two compartments may be secured to one another by a zipper or other fastener. A cooler is also provided having a bag with a zipper with sets of teeth extending along portions of the top edge of the bag. The cooler may be closed by closing the zipper and folding the bag in a manner so as to create flaps that can be folded downwards and secured to the bag. | 10-09-2008 |
Zachary West, Seattle, WA US
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20120271207 | ORTHOSIS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - An orthosis includes a belt assembly, an energy storage apparatus, and an articulatable leg frame. The belt assembly is configured to be secured to a user's body. The energy storage apparatus is coupled to the belt assembly and includes a pretension adjustment device and an exotendon. The articulatable leg frame is coupleable to the belt assembly. The energy storage apparatus helps move the user's leg which is coupled to the leg frame. | 10-25-2012 |
Zachary D. West, Seattle, WA US
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20120031936 | Backpack Frame - A backpack and frame are disclosed. The backpack frame is designed to be at least partially internal and is of unitary construction, most advantageously of a resin-impregnated material, such as resin-impregnated carbon fiber sheets with selective reinforcement by interstitial layers. The frame has a mid-back portion that includes openings for independently positionable shoulder straps and a lower back portion that provides for a rotatable connection to a belt assembly. A pair of curved stay portions is contiguous with the mid-back portion of the frame and curves outwardly as the stay portions extend downwardly. The frame is preferably curved to match the curvature of the human back. The backpack frame is lightweight and by use of composite materials can provide strength as well as selective flexibility to suspend the load of the backpack and decouple it from the movements of the wearer. | 02-09-2012 |
20130001268 | Methods for Making a Composite Backpack Frame - A backpack and frame are disclosed, as are methods of making the frame using composite materials and compression molding. The backpack frame is designed to be at least partially internal and is of unitary construction using a resin-impregnated material, such as resin-impregnated carbon fiber sheets with selective reinforcement by interstitial layers. The frame has a mid-back portion that includes openings for independently positionable shoulder straps and a lower back portion that provides for a rotatable connection to a belt assembly. A pair of curved stay portions is contiguous with the mid-back portion of the frame and curves outwardly as the stay portions extend downwardly. The frame is preferably curved to match the curvature of the human back. | 01-03-2013 |
20140332576 | Backpack Frame - A backpack and frame are disclosed. The backpack frame is designed to be at least partially internal and is of unitary construction, most advantageously of a resin-impregnated material, such as resin-impregnated carbon fiber sheets with selective reinforcement by interstitial layers. The frame has a mid-back portion that includes openings for independently positionable shoulder straps and a lower back portion that provides for a rotatable connection to a belt assembly. A pair of curved stay portions is contiguous with the mid-back portion of the frame and curves outwardly as the stay portions extend downwardly. The frame is preferably curved to match the curvature of the human back. The backpack frame is lightweight and by use of composite materials can provide strength as well as selective flexibility to suspend the load of the backpack and decouple it from the movements of the wearer. | 11-13-2014 |