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Brad Whitney, Circle Pines, MN US
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| 20120270091 | ELECTRICAL INSULATOR SHAPED TO CONFORM TO POWER SOURCE ELECTRODES - One example includes a plurality of substantially planar electrodes disposed in a stack, in alignment, the stack being at least partially disk-shaped with a first major face opposing a second major face, with an edge extending between the first major face and the second major face, a pocket, with a covered portion of the stack disposed in the pocket, the pocket shaped to conform to the stack with a first portion of the pocket covering a first segment of the first major face, a second portion covering a second segment of the second major face opposite the first segment, and an edge portion covering the edge of the stack, wherein a remaining portion of the stack extends out of the pocket and a film disposed over the remaining portion of the stack, substantially covering the remaining portion. | 10-25-2012 |
Bradley E. Whitney, Erie, CO US
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| 20100241770 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EFFICIENT SYNCHRONIZATION REQUEST RESPONSE - A data writing apparatus includes a tape drive, a buffer and non-volatile memory. When a synchronization request is received from a device sending data to be written to a tape, the apparatus is operable to copy data corresponding to the synchronization request from the buffer to the non-volatile memory. The data may be stored in the non-volatile memory until at least the time when the data which it is a copy of is written to the tape from the buffer. | 09-23-2010 |
Bradley Edwin Whitney, Erie, CO US
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| 20120182639 | String Searching Within Peripheral Storage Devices - Systems and methods for retrieving data stored on a peripheral storage device such as a magnetic tape drive or disk drive include string searching using the peripheral storage device resources without transferring data to the requesting host computer and transferring only data blocks with matching data to the associated host computer to conserve host resources and data channel and/or network bandwidth. | 07-19-2012 |
Bradley R. Whitney, Epsom, NH US
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| 20090260782 | Heat sink base plate with heat pipe - A heat sink assembly includes a base plate having a top surface provided with cooling fins, and a bottom surface with an open channel, the channel having remote regions and a central region with a rectangular cross-section. A heat pipe arrangement including at least two sections is nested in the channel, each section having at least one evaporator section and a condenser section, wherein the evaporator sections are juxtaposed side by side in the central region, and the condenser sections are in respective remote regions. The arrangement is preferably a single S-shaped heat pipe with a pair of hooked ends and a center section which form the evaporator sections, the evaporator sections each having a rectangular profile and an exposed surface which is flush with the bottom surface of the base plate, the condenser sections connecting the evaporator sections and being recessed below the bottom surface. | 10-22-2009 |
Carolyn Joyce Whitney, Kent, OH US
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| 20110109101 | Insta Power - An emergency power source generator, alternator, inverter and gearbox which provides DC power that is then inverted to 110-120V AC power wherein the alternator produces electrical power to charge three 12V batteries set up in tandem via an inverter which is configured to invert the 12V batteries into AC power on a portable frame with wheels and outlets for the portable power. | 05-12-2011 |
Charles Whitney, Las Vegas, NV US
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| 20100078457 | HOODED BACKPACK AND SPEAKER COMBINATION DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A hooded backpack and speaker combination device which has a plurality of pockets on its shoulder straps for housing various electronic devices including a switch pocket and switch allowing communication with a selected electric device via speakers housed within a hood attached to the top of the backpack. | 04-01-2010 |
Charles T. Whitney, Jupiter, FL US
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| 20120031342 | Drool Stopper Dog Bowl - The instant invention describes a drinking container for dispensing limited amounts of a liquid to an animal, generally comprising a top portion constructed and arranged to engage a bottom portion, and a bottom portion. The bottom portion has a first end and a second end defined by a bottom wall. Linking the first end of the bottom portion to the bottom wall is a side wall, thereby defining a liquid reservoir for holding a liquid. Engagement of the top portion with the bottom portion defines a drool preventing container constructed and arranged for providing an animal access to a limited amount of liquid stored within the reservoir for holding a liquid, thereby preventing or limiting drool formation as said animal drinks therefrom. The drool preventing container further contains an animal access chamber having a main body defined by a first end linked to an opening centrally positioned along the top portion, and a second end. The second end of the animal access chamber terminates in an aperture and is constructed and arranged to prevent large amounts of water from being stored within the chamber and for reducing splashing water from exiting the device while the animal is drinking. | 02-09-2012 |
Charlie Whitney, Rock Island, WA US
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| 20090243288 | TUBE COUPLING - A fluid coupling having an outer housing with an internal bore, an O-ring fitted within the bore, a spacer bushing fitted against the O-ring, a gripper ring fitted against the axially outer side of the spacer ring, the gripper ring having axially and radially inwardly protruding circumferentially spaced gripping teeth, and an end bushing holding the gripper ring, spacer bushing, and O-ring within the outer housing. A second gripper ring and a second spacer ring are used in some embodiments. | 10-01-2009 |
Charlie E. Whitney, East Wenatchee, WA US
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| 20080211226 | ENHANCED ESCUTCHEON COVER PLATE - An enhanced escutcheon cover plate includes a plate body and an opening having a periphery and surrounded by the plate body. The enhanced cover plate further includes a flexible portion extending from the plate body along portions of the periphery of the opening. The flexible portion is elastically moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the flexible portion can define a first passageway for piping to be received through the opening. In the second position, the flexible portion can define a second passageway larger than the first passageway. A pipe can be slid through the opening while the flexible portion is in the first position. A compression ferrule affixed to the pipe can be slid through the opening while the flexible portion is in the second position. | 09-04-2008 |
Christopher Whitney, Commerce, MI US
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| 20120116647 | ENGINE CONTROL APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR TRANSITIONING BETWEEN AN ALL CYLINDER OPERATION MODE AND A DEACTIVATED CYLINDER OPERATION MODE OF A MULTIPLE CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - Engine control apparatus includes, but is not limited to a determining device for determining whether or not the engine is operated under predetermined deceleration operating conditions or predetermined acceleration operating conditions and for individually deactivating two or more cylinders in a disenabling sequence which is different from the firing sequence if the engine is operated under predetermined deceleration operating conditions, and/or for individually reactivating two or more of the cylinders in a reactivating sequence which is different from the firing sequence if the engine is operated under predetermined acceleration conditions. | 05-10-2012 |
Christopher E. Whitney, Commerce, MI US
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| 20110253100 | CYLINDER COMBUSTION PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND CONTROL WITH COORDINATED TORQUE CONTROL - An engine control system includes a disturbance module, a torque correction module, a torque-to-spark module, and a spark correction module. The disturbance module determines a disturbance value for a past combustion stroke of a cylinder of an engine based on rotation of a crankshaft. The torque correction module selectively determines a torque correction for a future combustion stroke of the cylinder based on the disturbance value. The torque-to-spark module determines a spark correction based on the torque correction and determines an uncorrected spark timing based on a torque request. The spark correction module determines a corrected spark timing based on the uncorrected spark timing and the spark correction and generates spark during the future combustion stroke based on the corrected spark timing. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110264342 | FEED-FORWARD CAMSHAFT PHASER CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An engine control system includes an inertia phase detection module, a feed-forward (FF) engine speed module, a FF APC module, a FF phaser postion module, and a phaser control module. The inertia phase detection module determines when an inertia phase of a gear shift is occurring within a transmission. The FF engine speed module predicts an engine speed for a future time when the inertia phase ends. The FF APC module predicts an air-per-cylinder (APC) for the future time based on the engine speed. The FF phaser position module determines a FF phaser position based on the engine speed and the APC. The phaser control module controls a camshaft phaser position based on the FF phaser position during the inertia phase of the gear shift. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110270509 | FUEL CUTOFF TRANSITION CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An engine control system includes a fuel cutoff (FCO) module, a fuel control module, and a spark control module. The FCO module, when a FCO event is disabled, determines a feed-forward (FF) number of cylinders to offset a delay period associated with supplying fuel to the cylinders of an engine and selectively maintains a FCO torque request at a predetermined torque. The fuel control module commands fuel be supplied to the FF number of cylinders of the engine when the FCO event is disabled. The spark control module maintains a spark timing of the FF number of cylinders at a fully retarded spark timing based on the FCO torque request. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120029787 | INCREASED FUEL ECONOMY MODE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An engine control system includes a desired manifold absolute pressure (MAP) module, a MAP to torque module, a threshold determination module, and a fuel economy (FE) mode module. The desired MAP module determines a desired MAP for operation of an engine in one of a cylinder deactivation mode and a low-lift mode based on a difference between a desired vacuum and an air pressure upstream of a throttle valve. The MAP to torque module determines a desired torque output of the engine for operation in the one of the cylinder deactivation mode and the low-lift mode based on the desired MAP. The threshold determination module determines an entry torque based on the desired torque output. The FE mode module selectively triggers operation in the one of the cylinder deactivation mode and the low-lift mode based on a comparison of the entry torque and a torque request. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120065864 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES IN HYBRID POWERTRAINS - A method for selectively creating vacuum in a hybrid powertrain controlled by a hybrid control processor and having an engine controlled by an engine control module includes requesting a pressure differential between a first intake point and a second intake point, wherein the first intake point and the second intake point are separated by a throttle. An actual torque capacity is calculated for the engine, wherein the actual torque capacity occurs when pressure is substantially equal at the first intake point and at the second intake point. A desired torque capacity is also calculated for the engine, wherein the desired torque capacity reduces the pressure at the second intake point relative to the pressure at the first intake point, such that the requested pressure differential is created. The engine is then operated at one of the desired torque capacity and the actual torque capacity. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120067327 | TORQUE LIMITING ENGINE LUBRICATION PROTECTION SYSTEM - A lubrication torque limit module includes a temperature module that determines a temperature of an engine and generates an engine temperature signal. A limit module generates a torque limit signal based on the temperature signal and a speed of the engine. The torque limit signal identifies an indicated torque maximum limit. A torque arbitration module limits indicated torque of the engine based on the indicated torque maximum limit. The indicated torque of the engine is equal to an unmanaged brake torque of the engine plus an overall friction torque of the engine. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120101697 | NEGATIVE-TORQUE DOWNSHIFT EXECUTION FOR FIXED-GEAR TRANSMISSIONS - A method of executing a downshift in a fixed-gear powertrain having an input node and an output node related by a starting speed ratio before the downshift and a finishing speed ratio after is provided. The downshift includes a torque phase and an inertia phase. A starting output torque is calculated as a function of a starting driver request. An electric machine applies a starting regenerative input torque which is calculated as substantially equal to the starting output torque divided by the starting speed ratio. A finishing output torque is calculated as a function of a finishing driver request. The electric machine applies a finishing regenerative input torque which is calculated as substantially equal to the finishing output torque divided by the finishing speed ratio. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120180759 | TURBOCHARGER BOOST CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GEAR SHIFTS - A method includes: retarding spark timing relative to a predetermined spark timing when an engine torque output reduction is requested for a gear shift; estimating a first torque output of an engine based on N cylinders of the engine being fueled, an engine speed, an air per cylinder (APC), and the predetermined spark timing; estimating a second torque output of the engine based on M cylinders being fueled, the engine speed, the APC, and the spark timing. determining an initial pressure ratio across a turbocharger compressor; determining an adjustment based on M and the first and second torque outputs; generating a desired pressure ratio across the turbocharger compressor based on the adjustment and the initial pressure ratio; and controlling opening of a turbocharger wastegate based on the desired pressure ratio. N is a total number of cylinders of the engine and M is less than or equal to N. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120234123 | DRIVELINE STIFFNESS RELAXATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DFCO OPERATION - A powertrain system includes an engine control module that generates a negative torque transition signal based on a pending negative torque event of an engine. A transmission control module receives the negative torque transition signal from the engine control module. The transmission control module increases a slip speed of a torque converter clutch in preparation for the pending negative torque event by adjusting pressure in the torque converter clutch prior to the pending negative torque event. The transmission control module decreases the slip speed in the torque converter clutch based on completion of a transition at least one of to the pending negative torque event and from the pending negative torque event. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120309585 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXECUTING A TRANSMISSION SHIFT IN A POWERTRAIN SYSTEM INCLUDING A TORQUE MACHINE AND AN ENGINE - A method for operating a powertrain system including a torque machine coupled to an internal combustion engine that coupled to a transmission includes, upon commanding a shift in a transmission operating range, activating an immediate response mode to effect the shift. Activating the immediate response mode includes controlling the engine to achieve a predicted engine torque command, and controlling motor torque of the torque machine in response to a difference between an actual engine torque and an immediate crankshaft torque for shift command. An arbitrated predicted motor torque is determined A possible crankshaft torque is determined in response to the arbitrated predicted motor torque and the predicted engine torque command. Operation of the transmission at the end of the shift event is commanded in response to the possible crankshaft torque. A predicted response mode is activated to complete the shift in the transmission operating range. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130045832 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING CRANKSHAFT TORQUE DURING A TRANSMISSION SHIFT WITH TORQUE CAPACITY-BASED TORQUE REDUCTION RANGE SELECTION - A control system for use with an engine and a transmission in a vehicle is provided that includes at least one controller having a processor with at least one stored algorithm that determines different crankshaft torque capacities associated with different respective torque actuators including a relatively slow torque actuator, such as an airflow actuator, and at least one relatively fast torque actuator, such as a spark actuator or a fuel actuator. The algorithm determines a torque actuation range over which to modify engine torque during an oncoming shift of the transmission. The torque actuation range may be based at least partially on a target gear of the upshift, desired shift duration, and a vehicle operating condition indicative of an operator intent regarding shift duration. Requests for torque modification by use of the torque actuators are then made to provide the torque actuation range. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130096797 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE WHEEL AXLE TORQUE AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SAME - A method of controlling torque on a vehicle wheel axle includes comparing a torque intervention request to a predetermined minimum axle torque for a current vehicle speed and a current direction of motion of the vehicle. The predetermined minimum axle torque decreases as vehicle speed in an operator-selected direction of motion increases. An arbitrated axle torque is calculated based on an operator-requested torque, the current vehicle speed, the current direction of motion, and the greater of the torque intervention request and the predetermined minimum torque. Axle torque is applied to the vehicle's wheel axle based at least partially on the arbitrated axle torque. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130096810 | ALTERNATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE DECELERATION - A system for a vehicle includes a fuel control module and a voltage setting module. The fuel control module cuts off fuel to an engine during a deceleration fuel cutoff (DFCO) event. During the DFCO event, the voltage setting module monitors a brake pedal position, sets a desired voltage to a first predetermined voltage when a brake pedal is not depressed, and sets the desired voltage to a second predetermined voltage when the brake pedal is depressed. The second predetermined voltage is greater than the first predetermined voltage. A regulator generates a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal based on the desired voltage and applies the PWM signal to an alternator. | 04-18-2013 |
Damian Whitney, Hillsboro, OR US
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| 20080213994 | Treating a liner layer to reduce surface oxides - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for depositing a barrier layer on a substrate having a trench, depositing a liner layer on the barrier layer that includes a surface oxide, electrolessly depositing a copper seed layer on the liner layer, where the surface oxide is reduced in-situ in an electroless bath, depositing a bulk metal layer on the copper seed layer. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-04-2008 |
David E. Whitney, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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| 20100185889 | CHANNEL SUBSYSTEM SERVER TIME PROTOCOL COMMANDS - A protocol for communicating with the timing facility used in a data processing network to provide synchronization is provided via the execution of a machine instruction that accepts a plurality of commands. The interaction is provided through the use of message request blocks and their associated message response blocks. In this way timing parameters may be determined, modified and communicated. This makes it much easier for multiple servers or nodes in a data processing network to exist as a coordinated timing network and to thus more cooperatively operate on the larger yet identical data files. | 07-22-2010 |
Donald K. Whitney, West Melbourne, FL US
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| 20090261378 | DEVICES WITH ADJUSTABLE DUAL-POLARITY TRIGGER - AND HOLDING-VOLTAGE/CURRENT FOR HIGH LEVEL OF ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PROTECTION IN SUB-MICRON MIXED SIGNAL CMOS/BICMOS INTEGRATED - Symmetrical/asymmetrical bidirectional S-shaped I-V characteristics with trigger voltages ranging from 10 V to over 40 V and relatively high holding current are obtained for advanced sub-micron silicided CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor)/BiCMOS (Bipolar CMOS) technologies by custom implementation of P | 10-22-2009 |
Eric D. Whitney, Delaware, OH US
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| 20080320575 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA CAPTURE AND REPORTING - A database system includes an intermediary program that provides a variety of functions. Logging on to the intermediary program results in log-in information being transmitted from an encrypted file to the database system via the intermediary program. The database system includes the ability for the user to enter criteria for a query in a variety of different manners, including the ability to directly modify generated SQL statements and the ability to use input lists in creating queries. In addition, the queries entered by the user can be stored in a separate database, such that the efficiency and operation of the database system can be improved. In addition, the delivery of query results and reports allows for delivery of files that are associated with a data period in any format and also allows the user to receive multiple reports in a single, compressed file. | 12-25-2008 |
Gena S. Whitney, Lawrenceville, NJ US
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| 20090042226 | Identification and cloning of a full-length human CLNK-related gene, MIST (MAST cell immunoreceptor signal transducer) - The present invention describes a newly discovered full-length polynucleotide encoding an SH2 domain-containing adapter protein, called human MIST, cloned, isolated and identified from a human spleen cDNA library. Also described are the MIST polypeptide sequence, expression vectors, host cells, agonists, antagonists, antisense molecules, and antibodies related to the polynucleotide and/or polypeptide of the present invention. Novel splice variant forms of human MIST are provided. Methods for screening for modulators, particularly inhibitors, of the MIST protein and use of the human MIST polynucleotide and polypeptide for therapeutics and diagnostics are described. | 02-12-2009 |
Hamilton Sean Michael Whitney, Baltimore, MD US
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| 20090273259 | Mobile Storage Assembly - A storage assembly has a frame assembly defining a compartment and a drawer slidably supported in the frame assembly between a closed position and an open position. The storage assembly further has cooperative structure between the frame assembly and the drawer to selectively maintain the drawer in the closed position. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20120111109 | Solids Circulation System and Method for Capture and Conversion of Reactive Solids - A solids circulation system receives a gas stream containing char or other reacting solids from a first reactor. The solids circulation system includes a cyclone configured to receive the gas stream from the first reactor, a dipleg from the cyclone to a second reactor, and a riser from the second reactor which merges with the gas stream received by the cyclone. The second reactor has a dense fluid bed and converts the received materials to gaseous products. A conveying fluid transports a portion of the bed media from the second reactor through the riser to mix with the gas stream prior to cyclone entry. The bed media helps manipulate the solids that is received by the cyclone to facilitate flow of solids down the dipleg into the second reactor. The second reactor provides additional residence time, mixing and gas-solid contact for efficient conversion of char or reacting solids. | 05-10-2012 |
Irene E. Whitney, Lebanon, NH US
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| 20090018163 | Substituted Heterocyclic Ethers and Their Use in CNS Disorders - The invention encompasses compounds of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their pharmaceutical compositions, and their use in treating CNS disorders. | 01-15-2009 |
Irene E. Whitney, New Haven, CT US
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| 20120135975 | Substituted Esters as Cannabinoid-1 Receptor Modulators - Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are antagonists and/or inverse agonists of the Cannabinoid-1 (CB1) receptor and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the CB1 receptor. The compounds of the present invention are useful as centrally acting drugs in the treatment of psychosis, memory deficits, cognitive disorders, Alzheimer's disease, migraine, neuropathy, neuro-inflammatory disorders including multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome and the inflammatory sequelae of viral encephalitis, cerebral vascular accidents, and head trauma, anxiety disorders, stress, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, and schizophrenia. The compounds are also useful for the treatment of substance abuse disorders, the treatment of obesity or eating disorders, as well as the treatment of asthma, constipation, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, cirrhosis of the liver, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and the promotion of wakefulness. | 05-31-2012 |
James A. Whitney, Guilford, CT US
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| 20100160292 | Kinase Inhibitors, and Methods of Using and Identifying Kinase Inhibitors - Methods of inhibiting BTK activity by inhibiting phosphorylation of Y551 of BTK, methods of treating patients by inhibiting BTK activity by inhibiting phosphorylation of Y551 of BTK, chemical entities that bind to BTK and inhibited complexes are provided. | 06-24-2010 |
James C. Whitney, Norwalk, CT US
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| 20090058103 | OVER-CENTER DRAW LATCHES WITH SELF-ALIGNMENT FEATURES - A spring loaded over-center draw latch is provided having a latch bail that exerts an upward force on the mating parts when the latch is closed. The latch includes self-alignment feature attached to the latch body, which prevents misalignment of the mating parts when the latch is closed. | 03-05-2009 |
James Henderson Smith Whitney, Harrisonburg, VA US
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| 20110244416 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS - A dental implant that can have a number of manners of being inserted and seated. The dental implant can include a base or platform coupled to any number of roots projecting there from which can be used to seat the implant in the mouth of a patient. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244423 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS - A dental implant that can have a number of manners of being inserted and seated. The dental implant can include an artificial tooth and a base or platform coupled to the tooth. The platform may then have any number of roots projecting there from which can be used to seat the implant in the mouth of a patient. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244428 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS - A dental implant that can have a number of manners of being inserted and seated. The dental implant can include an artificial tooth and a base or platform coupled to the tooth. The platform may then have any number of roots projecting there from which can be used to seat the implant in the mouth of a patient. | 10-06-2011 |
Jason Whitney, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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| 20120005112 | SUBMISSION VALIDATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present general inventive concept provides a system and method to analyze and validate data submission of real estate data related to property value, store the real estate data, and track any manipulation thereof, thereby providing secure real estate data with increased accuracy. | 01-05-2012 |
Jason Kent Whitney, Lee'S Summit, MO US
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| 20120028659 | COVERT MESSAGE REDACTION AND RECOVERY IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A wireless communication device comprises a user interface, a memory, a wireless communication interface, and a processing system. The wireless communication interface is configured to wirelessly receive a message. The processing system is configured to direct the memory to store the message. The processing system is configured to drive the user interface to display the message, display a message redaction indicator, and responsively receive a message redaction instruction. The processing system is configured to redact a portion of the message responsive to the message redaction instruction and direct the memory to store the redacted portion of the message. The processing system is configured to drive the user interface to display the message without the redacted portion, display a message recovery indicator, and responsively receive a message recovery instruction. The processing system is configured to recover the message responsive to the message recovery instruction and drive the user interface to display the message with the previously redacted portion. | 02-02-2012 |
John Whitney, El Dorado, AZ US
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| 20120205219 | SCREW-TYPE HEAT-EXCHANGER SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE-CLOCKING SCREW CONVEYORS - A system for treating a material includes first and second screw conveyors each having a rotary shaft and a helical flight extending radially outward therefrom, the flighting of the screw conveyors overlapping with each other, and first and second actuators operably coupled to the first and second screw conveyors in a one-to-one dedicated relationship to rotationally drive the screw conveyors independently of each other. In typical embodiments, also included is a system for varying the clocking position of the screw conveyors relative to each other, wherein the screw conveyor flights are axially adjusted with respect to each other between a normal position and an advanced and/or retarded position. Also disclosed are methods of varying the axial position of the screw conveyor flights with respect to each other between the normal and advanced and/or retarded positions. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130098750 | GASIFYING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for treating carbon-containing waste materials include a gasifying system, a drier system for pre-drying the material, and an energy-recovery system for recovering waste heat and/or producer gas from the gasifying system/method for use in pre-drying the material. The energy-recovery system can include a recirculation system for recovering the waste heat and/or a thermal oxidizer or other combustion device for burning the producer gas, along with a heat-transfer-loop for transferring the recovered heat energy to the drier for pre-drying the material. In another aspect of the invention, the gasifying systems and methods use a thermal-screw conveyor with a product chamber and rotary thermal screws, and an oxygen-delivery system configured for delivering oxygen into the product chamber for immediate absorption into the material, with or without the dryer system and/or the energy-recovery system. | 04-25-2013 |
John P. Whitney, Phoenix, AZ US
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| 20090000531 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING WASTE MATERIALS - A multi-step process is provided in which waste material is processed in two or more steps. Specifically, an earlier step of the process heats the waste material at a first temperature. This results in a release of vapors for materials having a boiling point that is lower than the first temperature. A subsequent step of the process heats some or all of the remaining waste material at a second temperature, which is preferably higher than the first temperature. The subsequent heating results in a release of additional vapors for those materials having a boiling point that is lower than the second temperature. A system configured to carry out the process is also disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
John T. Whitney, Blanchester, OH US
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| 20090129935 | PUMP SUCTION PRESSURE LIMITING SPEED CONTROL AND RELATED PUMP DRIVER AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM - A building sprinkler system includes a pump that feeds a plurality of sprinkler heads. A driver is operatively connected to the pump for driving the pump. A speed control is responsive to suction pressure at a suction side of the pump. The speed control is configured to reduce driver speed when the suction pressure falls below a set threshold pressure value to maintain the suction pressure above the set threshold pressure value. | 05-21-2009 |
Joseph Whitney, Dallas, TX US
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| 20130101383 | PORTABLE NON-MOTORIZED AUTOMATIC LIFT AND TRANSPORT APPARATUS FOR SMALL VEHICLES - A portable, non-motorized automatic lift and transport apparatus allows users to lift and transport a small, powered vehicle with minimal physical exertion and without the need for secondary power source. The apparatus is comprised of a base and platform connected to a gear housing. The gear housing telescopically engages and moves vertically within a vehicle mount via a gear system. The drive wheels of the small, powered vehicle to be transported power the gear system attached to the gear housing to rotate the gear system and subsequently lift the to-be-transported vehicle using its own power source. A storage position is provided that can be used without disengaging a transmission. An alternate embodiment incorporates a worm gear and chain drive. | 04-25-2013 |
Joseph D. Whitney, Merrimack, NH US
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| 20110121703 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - One or more embodiments presented herein include a light emitting system and/or device that can include a thermal management system. The thermal management system can provide for transport and/or dissipation of heat generated by a light emitting device. | 05-26-2011 |
Joseph D. Whitney, Dallas, TX US
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| 20090038889 | Portable non-motorized automatic lift and transport system for small vehicles - A non-motorized low cost lift with an attached platform whose platform lifting mechanism is activated by the wheels of a motorized wheelchair, motorcycle, ATV, tiller or other small motorized equipment. A vehicle coupling assembly attached hereto that transports the lift assembly and a safety device that holds the elevated platform and vehicle in place. Whereby a wheelchair, motorcycle, ATV, tiller or other motorized vehicle can be safely attached, quickly elevated and transported. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100032244 | Portable non-motorized automatic lift and transport apparatus for small vehicles - A portable, non-motorized automatic lift and transport apparatus allows users to lift and transport a small, powered vehicle with minimal physical exertion and without the need for secondary power source. The apparatus is comprised of a base and platform connected to a gear housing. The gear housing telescopically engages and moves vertically within a vehicle mount via a gear system. The drive wheels of the small, powered vehicle to be transported power the gear system attached to the gear housing to rotate the gear system and subsequently lift the to-be-transported vehicle using its own power source. A storage position is provided that can be used without disengaging a transmission. | 02-11-2010 |
Joseph Tyler Whitney, Kirkland, WA US
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| 20100218173 | IMPLICIT LINE CONTINUATION - Modified compilers and other development tools provide implied line continuation within a sequence of syntax tokens of a programming language grammar which includes multiple semantic contexts and which uses line termination as presumptive statement termination. When source code parsing encounters a line terminator adjacent a context-dependent implicit line continuation token in an associated semantic context, an explicit decision is made whether to imply line continuation. Line continuation may also be implied in response to other specified tokens. | 08-26-2010 |
Kendrick Whitney, Cherry Hill, NJ US
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| 20120017467 | ORTHOTIC SHOE AND INSOLE ASSEMBLIES - An orthotic shoe sole assembly and an orthotic insole are disclosed herein. The orthotic shoe assembly includes a shoe sole having an exposed surface and at least one exposed cavity accessible via the exposed surface. The at least one exposed cavity includes a central region and a plurality of channels extending from the central region. A resilient member is removably positioned within the central region of the exposed cavity. The resilient member is configured to resiliently expand into at least one of the plurality of channels of the exposed cavity. The orthotic insole is removably positioned to selectively conceal the exposed cavity of the shoe sole and the resilient member. The orthotic insole includes a central axis member for supporting a foot along its central axis. | 01-26-2012 |
Kristopher C. Whitney, Rochester, MN US
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| 20100306494 | DYNAMICALLY ALLOCATING LIMITED SYSTEM MEMORY FOR DMA AMONG MULTIPLE ADAPTERS - A method, apparatus, and computer program product dynamically allocate limited system memory for direct memory access (DMA) among a plurality of input/output (I/O) adapters in a system partition. Initially a minimum entitlement of I/O entitled memory capacity is allocated to each of the respective multiple I/O adapters. The minimum entitlement enables operation of an I/O adapter driver. Additional entitlement of I/O entitled memory capacity is selectively allocated based upon I/O demands of each I/O adapter. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20120124572 | VIRTUALIZATION OF VENDOR SPECIFIC NETWORK INTERFACES OF SELF-VIRTUALIZING INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE VIRTUAL FUNCTIONS - A vendor independent partition interface between a logical partition and an adjunct partition associated with a self-virtualizing IO resource is used to effectively abstract away vender-specific interface details for the self-virtualizing IO resource. By doing so, vender-specific implementation details may be isolated from the operating systems resident in logical partitions, thus requiring only changes in vendor specific firmware in order to support new or revised self-virtualizing IO resources. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120265948 | EMULATING A SKIP READ COMMAND - In an embodiment, a skip read command is received that requests transfer of a requested block from a storage device and that requests non-transfer of a skipped block from the storage device. The skip read command specifies a skip mask that comprises an identification of a location of the requested block relative to a location of the skipped block at the storage device. In response to the skip read command, the requested block and the skipped block are transferred from the storage device by creating a read command that requests transfer of the requested block and the skipped block and sending the read command to the storage device. In various embodiments, the skipped block is transferred to a temporary buffer and not transferred to a destination buffer, or the skipped block is transferred to the destination buffer, but overwritten by a transfer of the requested block to the destination buffer. | 10-18-2012 |
Leland R. Whitney, St. Paul, MN US
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| 20080247065 | METHOD OF MAKING STRUCTURED OPTICAL FILMS - Methods for fabricating an optical film characterizable by a relationship between gain and thickness to prism pitch ratio (S/p) that varies cyclically are described. The thickness and the prism pitch of the optical film are selected based on the relationship between gain and S/p ratio, to obtain a desired gain. The optical film is formed having the S/p ratio that provides the desired gain. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080266904 | OPTICAL FILM HAVING A SURFACE WITH ROUNDED STRUCTURES - The present disclosure is directed to optical devices including a light source and an optical film having a first surface disposed to receive light from the light source and a second surface facing away from the light source. The second surface includes a two-dimensional array of closely packed substantially hemispherically-shaped structures. In some implementations of the present disclosure, the optical film further includes a substrate portion having an optical characteristic different from optical characteristics of the second surface comprising the two dimensional array. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090067048 | STRUCTURED ORIENTED FILMS FOR USE IN DISPLAYS - Films having a structured surface with an engineered feature, such as prism grooves, to be used in displays having a backlight. The films can be arranged in a stack having one or more of the following: birefringent brightness enhancement films, non-birefringent brightness enhancement films, polarizers, diffusers, birefringent turning films, and non-birefringent turning films. Those films can be arranged in any order from the backlight to a viewer. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100309551 | OPTICAL FILMS - An optical film structure for backlit displays having two films, both in prisms up configuration. The first film, closer to the light guide, has an array of generally symmetric 90-degree prisms facing the viewer. The second film, farther from the light guide, has an array of generally asymmetric prisms facing the viewer, with one face of the prisms inclined at about 45 degrees and the other face generally perpendicular to the plane of the backlight. The prisms of the first and second films may have an azimuthal angle between them, and may have different pitches from each other. The film structure recycles a portion of the light from the light guide, thereby helping to increase uniformity over the area of the display. The film structure also compresses the light emerging from the light guide, thereby providing a more sharply peaked brightness distribution for the viewer. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110068711 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CEILING MOUNTED SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus for ceiling suspended systems according to various aspects of the present invention include a modular platform for supporting and supplying multiple devices. A wire way bar may facilitate connection and support for the devices, such as light sources and other systems. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110261584 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING BACKLIGHT OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS - A backlight includes a light source and one or more light recycling films. The light source generates light that exits the light source with an angular exit distribution. The light recycling films are oriented in relation to the light source so that the prism peaks of the recycling films are oriented away from the light source. The recycling films have a range of optimal incident angles that allow light to pass through the recycling films without recycling. The components of the light source, the characteristics of the recycling films, or both, are configured to control the overlap between the exit distribution of the light source and the optimal incident angle range of the recycling films. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120293309 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CEILING MOUNTED SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus for ceiling suspended systems according to various aspects of the present invention include a modular platform for supporting and supplying multiple devices. A wire way bar may facilitate connection and support for the devices, such as light sources and other systems. | 11-22-2012 |
Leon Whitney, Kent, OH US
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| 20110109101 | Insta Power - An emergency power source generator, alternator, inverter and gearbox which provides DC power that is then inverted to 110-120V AC power wherein the alternator produces electrical power to charge three 12V batteries set up in tandem via an inverter which is configured to invert the 12V batteries into AC power on a portable frame with wheels and outlets for the portable power. | 05-12-2011 |
Mark Whitney, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20110063126 | COMMUNICATIONS HUB FOR RESOURCE CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT - The subject disclosure provides a communications architecture for managing/relaying utility information, such as energy, water or gas information. In one aspect, the system includes a hub having a first communications interface for receiving consumption data of a predetermined energy load and a second communications interface for communicating with a metering device. The second communications interface is configured to transmit the consumption data to the metering device and to receive control signals from the metering device where the consumption data is communicated using a first protocol and wherein the control signals are communicated using a second protocol. | 03-17-2011 |
Marsha L. Whitney, Austin, TX US
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| 20090297605 | Composition And Device For In Vivo Cartilage Repair - The composition as described serves for in vivo cartilage repair. It basically consists of a naturally derived osteoinductive and/or chondroinductive mixture of factors (e.g. derived from bone) or of a synthetic mimic of such a mixture combined with a nanosphere delivery system. A preferred mixture of factors is the combination of factors isolated from bone, known as BP and described by Poser and Benedict (WO 95/13767). The nanosphere delivery system consists of nanospheres defined as polymer particles of less than 1000 nm in diameter (whereby the majority of particles preferably ranges between 200-400 nm) in which nanospheres the combination of factors is encapsulated. The nanospheres are loaded with the mixture of factors in a weight ratio of 0.001 to 17% (w/w), preferably of 1 to 4% (w/w) and have a release profile with an initial burst of 10 to 20% of the total load over the first 24 hours and a long time release of at least 0.1 per day during at least seven following days. The nanospheres are composed of e.g. ((D,L)lactic acid/glycolic acid)-copolymer (PLGA). The loaded nanospheres are e.g. made by phase inversion. The composition is advantageously utilized as a device comprising any biodegradable matrix in which the nanospheres loaded with the factor combination is contained. | 12-03-2009 |
Morgan Whitney, Denver, CO US
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| 20100150030 | Method and apparatus for group calling in an IP-based communication system - Method and system for group calling in an IP-based communication system includes receiving an administrator identifier, receiving one or more invitee identifiers, initiating a first connection from a central location and initiating at least one or more second connections from the central location to join an administrator and at least one invitee. The administrator identifier and one or more invitee identifiers can be a telephone number or other identifiers associated with the communication system. To establish the group call, the administrator identifier and one or more invitee identifiers are received from the administrator. The first connection initiation is to the administrator and the second or more connection initiations are to the at least one invitee. System for making a group call includes a user interface adapted for use by the administrator, a database manager, a database, a load balancer and a group calling pool adapted for SIP-based group call setup. | 06-17-2010 |
Paul K. Whitney, Lynchburg, VA US
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| 20080197204 | System and Method for Suppressing the Spread of Fire and Various Contaminants - Systems and methods for suppressing the spread of fire, fire-related toxins, and other biological and chemical hazards are disclosed. One described system includes a thermostat incorporating an HVAC interface in communication with a residential HVAC system, a receiver operable to receive a signal indicating the presence of a contaminant from an environmental condition detector, and a processor in communication with the receiver and the residential HVAC system and operable to receive the signal from the receiver, and in response, send a signal to the HVAC interface to cause the residential HVAC system to be shut down. | 08-21-2008 |
Peter John Whitney, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20110138990 | Music Stand Practice Bar - The invention is an apparatus for counting and/or keeping track of one's repetitive practices. For music students, instructed to play a piece of music several times for practice/learning, the Music Stand Practice Bar (invention) helps keep count of the number of times played/practiced. The apparatus can be manufactured in several different configurations. The current configuration shows a solid bar can attach to the front edge tray of a music stand. | 06-16-2011 |
Peter M. Whitney, Clifton Park, NY US
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| 20090101668 | VISCOUS POLYORGANOSILOXANE FLUID DISPENSER AND METHOD - A viscous fluid dispenser, comprises a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile and comprising an interior fluid holding cavity and a head comprising a cap structure operatively connected to an operative end of the compressible body and a nozzle communicatively connected through the cap structure to form a continuous off-center passage through the head from the interior fluid holding cavity to an exterior fluid expressing side. A fluid dispenser package comprises a compressible body having a substantially tubular profile with a cleft within the profile extending longitudinally to the body profile from a top end of the profile to a location intermediate along the profile to form a tapering cleft within the body profile; and a head comprising a cap structure and a nozzle communicatively connected through the cap to form a continuous passage through the head from an interior fitting side to an exterior fluid expressing side, wherein the head is removably stored at the body top end in a connection reversed to an operating connection with the nozzle cradled in the cleft within the tubular profile of the flexible body. A method of applying a viscous fluid to a target area comprises positioning a compressible viscous fluid dispenser comprising an angled dispensing nozzle at an angle from a perpendicular of the dispenser to the target area and compressing the dispenser to express viscous fluid directly onto the target. | 04-23-2009 |
Renee Mary Whitney, Voorheesville, NY US
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| 20110143493 | METHOD OF MAKING PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Methods of making a photovoltaic (PV) cell are disclosed. The methods comprise at least the steps of, providing a first component comprising a cadmium telluride (CdTe) layer comprising an interfacial region, and subjecting the first component to a functionalizing treatment in the presence of a material comprising copper. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120260978 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHOD OF MAKING - In one aspect of the present invention, a photovoltaic device is provided. The photovoltaic device includes a transparent layer; a first porous layer disposed on the transparent layer, wherein the first porous layer comprises a plurality of pores extending through a thickness of the first porous layer; a first semiconductor material disposed in the plurality of pores to form a patterned first semiconductor layer; and a second semiconductor layer disposed on the first porous layer and the patterned first semiconductor layer, wherein the patterned first semiconductor layer is substantially transparent. Method of making a photovoltaic device is also provided. | 10-18-2012 |
Robert M. Whitney, Whitesboro, NY US
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| 20120213573 | Lamellar Rotational Flexure Pivot - A lamellar rotational flexure pivot is provided. The flexure pivot may include a first pivot end, and second pivot end, and a divider layer positioned therebetween to allow first and second pivot ends to pivot relative to one another. The first and second pivot ends may include a plurality of flat spring layers and spacer layers that are stacked in alternating fashion to form the lamellar rotational flexure pivot. | 08-23-2012 |
Robert T. Whitney, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090006261 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR CARRYING LICENSES - A licensing device is used for storing one or more licenses for licensable content such as music, video, e-books, software applications, online memberships, and the like. The licensing device communicates with a user's computing devices enabling licensable content to be downloaded and/or activated on a particular computing device. The communication can take many forms such as wireless, wired, or optical. Downloading and/or activation of the content upon confirmation of a valid license may be automatic or partially based on user input. | 01-01-2009 |
R. Roy Whitney, Newport News, VA US
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| 20120168299 | Efficient boron nitride nanotube formation via combined laser-gas flow levitation - A process for producing boron nitride nanotubes and/or boron-carbon-nitrogen nanotubes of the general formula B | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171487 | BxCyNz nanotube formation via the pressurized vapor/condenser method - Nanotube filaments comprising carbon, boron and nitrogen of the general formula B | 07-05-2012 |
Ryan Whitney, Essex, VT US
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| 20090208625 | FOOD CUTTING DEVICE - A food cutting device can include a food drawer, a base, and a force application mechanism. The food drawer can have an upper plate and a lower plate that are hinged clamshell-style. The food drawer can be slid relative to the base to open and close the food drawer. The base can be adapted to mount under an existing kitchen component such that the food cutting device does not take additional counter space. The base can include a force application mechanism such as a roller mechanism disposed thereon and configured to compress the upper plate of the food drawer onto the lower plate as the drawer is closed. A cutting mechanism such as a cutting blade can be positioned on one of the plates of the food drawer such that when the food drawer is closed, the plates are compressed and the cutting mechanism is advanced into a food item in the drawer. | 08-20-2009 |
Ryan S. Whitney, Essex Junction, VT US
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| 20080271929 | Weighing Scale Having Dual Housings - An electronic weighing scale that includes an inner housing and an outer housing surrounding the inner housing. In one embodiment, the inner and outer housings are not secured to one another and are spaced apart by shock-absorbing spacers designed to absorb shock of impact loads such as may be caused by the scale being dropped. The inner housing includes a chassis defining a load cell cavity that contains a load cell. The inner housing also includes an electronics compartment closure that together with the chassis define an electronics compartment that contains electronics of the scale, including display electronics and user-controls electronics. In one embodiment, the electronics compartment is hermetically sealed to protect the electronics from moisture. | 11-06-2008 |
Sarah Mackenzie Whitney, Charlotte, NC US
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| 20110138990 | Music Stand Practice Bar - The invention is an apparatus for counting and/or keeping track of one's repetitive practices. For music students, instructed to play a piece of music several times for practice/learning, the Music Stand Practice Bar (invention) helps keep count of the number of times played/practiced. The apparatus can be manufactured in several different configurations. The current configuration shows a solid bar can attach to the front edge tray of a music stand. | 06-16-2011 |
Scott A. Whitney, Marathon, NY US
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| 20080308483 | FLUID TREATMENT ELEMENTS - Fluid treatment elements substantially inhibit electrical charge imbalances and/or build-ups of electrical charges. A fluid treatment element may comprise a multilayer composite including an electrically conductive fibrous matrix, having an upstream side and a downstream side, disposed on a porous substrate, also having an upstream side and a downstream side, which supports the fibrous matrix. The fibrous matrix may include a combination of conductive and nonconductive fibers. The multilayer composite may also include a drainage layer positioned along one of the upstream side of the fibrous matrix and the downstream side of the porous substrate. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090014378 | FLUID TREATMENT ELEMENTS - Fluid treatment elements substantially inhibit electrical charge imbalances and/or build-ups of electrical charges. A fluid treatment element may comprise a multilayer composite including an electrically conductive fibrous matrix, having an upstream side and a downstream side, disposed on a porous substrate, also having an upstream side and a downstream side, which supports the fibrous matrix. The fibrous matrix may include a combination of conductive and nonconductive fibers. The multilayer composite may also include a drainage layer positioned along one of the upstream side of the fibrous matrix and the downstream side of the porous substrate. | 01-15-2009 |
Scott E. Whitney, Lincoln, NE US
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| 20100288059 | SPECIMEN CONTAINER, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - This invention relates to the collection and handling of biological or chemical specimens. The invention provides a device and a method for collecting and preparing patient samples, such as sputum, to be used in downstream diagnostics tests. The invention reduces the handling and exposure of healthcare workers to the sample by the use of a bag in which hermetic seals are utilized to separate sample aliquots. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100291536 | SAMPLE PROCESSING CASSETTE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - The present invention provides a method and device for collecting treating and analysis of biological or chemical material by introducing a source material into a specimen container, transferring the source material to a processing device and thermally, chemically and/or mechanically treating the source material to alter at least one constitutive characteristic of the source material and to release or create a target material from the source material. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110039305 | THERMOCYCLER AND SAMPLE VESSEL FOR RAPID AMPLIFICATION OF DNA - A thermocycler apparatus and method for rapidly performing the PCR process employs at least two thermoelectric modules which are in substantial spatial opposition with an interior space present between opposing modules. One or multiple sample vessels are placed in between the modules such that the vessels are subjected to temperature cycling by the modules. The sample vessels have a minimal internal dimension that is substantially perpendicular to the modules that facilitates rapid temperature cycling. In embodiments of the invention the sample vessels may be deformable between: a) a shape having a wide mouth to facilitate filling and removing of sample fluids from the vessel, and b) a shape which is thinner for conforming to the sample cavity or interior space between the thermoelectric modules of the thermocycler for more rapid heat transfer. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20120269703 | Sample Tube Having Particular Utility For Nucleic Acid Amplification - An improved tube including a closure portion, a strap integrally connected to the closure portion and being configured for defining a living hinge, a body portion having a longitudinal axis and an outer wall generally circumscribing the longitudinal axis, and being integrally and hingedly connected with the closure portion by way of the strap. The body portion including a sample portion being generally elongated along the longitudinal axis and being configured for elastic deformation along a portion of its length, including in a direction that is generally transverse to the longitudinal axis so that at least a portion of the wall structure compressively and resiliently deforms and engages a wall defining an opening in a sample block of a polymerase chain reaction amplification device, and the first outer wall dimension of the sample portion reduces to a smaller second outer wall dimension. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120308990 | Rapid Thermocycler System for Rapid Amplification of Nucleic Acids and Related Methods - A thermocycling device and method of operating a thermocycler instrument, the instrument including a sample holder, at least one thermal cycling element, and at least one first and second temperature sensors, for causing the sample holder containing the at least one sample to undergo polymerase chain reaction amplification by repeated cycling between at least a denaturation heating stage and an annealing cooling stage. The first temperature corresponding with the temperature of the sample holder is monitored using the at least one first temperature sensor, and a second temperature corresponding with the temperature external of the sample holder is monitored using the at least one second temperature sensor. Based upon the first temperature and the second temperature, the power that is delivered to the at least one thermal cycling element of the instrument is dynamically controlled. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130078641 | SAMPLE PROCESSING METHOD AND DEVICE - The present invention provides a method and device for treating and analyzing a biological specimen. The biological specimen is introduced into a processing device and treated thermally, mechanically, chemically or any combination thereof within the processing device to alter at least one constitutive characteristic of the biological specimen and to release or create one or more biological indicators from the biological specimen. The biological specimen is further contacted with a treated polymeric material so that at least a portion of the polymeric material binds to the one or more biological indicators. | 03-28-2013 |
Stephen Charles Whitney, Silver Spring, MD US
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| 20110171258 | POLYVALENT, PRIMARY HIV-1 GLYCOPROTEIN DNA VACCINES AND VACCINATION METHODS - Polyvalent, primary isolate nucleic acid compositions for inducing an immune response against HIV is disclosed. The compositions and methods described herein are for the use of a DNA composition that encodes one or more different HIV envelope glycoproteins. The DNA composition can encode an HIV Gag protein. The DNAs encoding one or more HIV proteins are a combination of different nucleic acids, such as DNA plasmids, generated from primary isolate DNA of different HIV major group genetic clades and/or different proteins. HIV protein compositions for inducing an immune response against HIV are disclosed. Methods for using the protein compositions as boosts following administration of the DNA compositions are provided. | 07-14-2011 |
Sterling Whitney, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20090032271 | TREE FIRE EXTINGUISHING DEVICE - The present invention provides a tree fire extinguishing device including an upright standing hollow body. An air compressor pump is connected to the hollow body for providing pressurized air to the hollow body. At least one heat activated fluid release valve is connected to the hollow body. The present invention further provides a method of configuring a tree display. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100132964 | FIRE EXTINGUISHING DEVICE - The present invention provides a fire extinguishing device including an upright standing hollow body. An air compressor pump is connected to the hollow body for providing pressurized air to the hollow body. At least one heat activated fluid release valve is connected to the hollow body. The present invention further provides a method of configuring a tree display. | 06-03-2010 |
Thomas Joseph Whitney, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20090120517 | SELF REGULATING VALVE TO OBTAIN LOW DIFFERENTIAL AIR PRESSURE CONTROL - A vehicle is provided with a controlled internal pressure to preclude intrusion of external atmospheric contaminants. The vehicle has an internally operable egress door. Internal pressure must be maintained low enough to allow occupants to readily open the egress door. A spring-biased poppet valve is used to maintain a requisite very low enclosure-to-atmosphere pressure differential (below 0.2 psid). The valve utilizes a diaphragm and a compression spring as force balancing elements. The compression spring has a spring constant of at least 0.5 pounds per inch. | 05-14-2009 |
Thomas Wood Whitney, Grand Island, NY US
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| 20110146860 | PNEUMATIC TIRE WITH BUILT-IN INNERMOST ADHESIVE LAYER AND POST CURE APPLIED SEALANT - The present invention is directed to a cured pneumatic tire having a built-in innermost adhesive layer co-cured and thereby integral therewith and post tire cure applied sealant thereon. | 06-23-2011 |
Tobias Ranier Whitney, Saint Louis, MO US
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| 20120198551 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING AN ATTEMPTED INTRUSION INTO A NETWORK - Described herein are embodiments of methods, systems and devices for detecting an attempted intrusion into a network. In one aspect, the network is an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network. In another aspect, the network is an home area network (HAN). In accordance with one aspect, a method of detecting an attempted intrusion into a network is described. This embodiment of a method comprises configuring an entrapment meter such that it receives data packets from a network, but does not transmit data packets to the network. The entrapment meter is also configures such that the entrapment meter appears vulnerable to unauthorized intrusion to the network. The configured entrapment meter is used to detect an attempted unauthorized intrusion into the network. The attempted unauthorized intrusion is monitored. | 08-02-2012 |
Tom Whitney, Kettering, OH US
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| 20130074121 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING RFID TAGS FOR USE IN ADVERTISING AND MARKETING - The current invention is a method and system for tracking an RFID tag within a defined 3D space and can be used to identify objects within a live performance and create hotspots with respect to the objects, which allows viewers the ability to select objects that are associated with one of the hotspots, and transmits their interest in the selected object to one or more users. Preferably, the system operates such that hotspots can be created for previously created video, newly created video media, as well as live broadcasts. | 03-21-2013 |
Tom Whitney, Tucson, AZ US
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| 20100076711 | METHOD OF AUTO-CALIBRATING AIRCRAFT CABIN PRESSURE SENSORS - A method of auto-calibrating aircraft cabin pressure sensors in a cabin pressure control system while in service, wherein at a constant sensed cabin pressure during a cruise flight phase at least one pressure sensor output voltage from each of two cabin pressure sensors are recorded. Upon landing and opening of the cabin doors the sensed cabin pressure value is compared to an external field pressure. A new software slope variable and a new software offset variable are computed for the pressure/voltage function using an average computed pressure value in cruise and the recorded field atmospheric pressure sensor voltage value on the ground. Thereafter, a new cabin pressure value is calculated and control software is modified. | 03-25-2010 |
Warren A. Whitney, Poestenkill, NY US
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| 20090038134 | Bushing replacement kit - The bushing replacement kit includes components for reaming out a bushing passage in a mechanical structure, and for installing a new bushing in the passage. The reamer portion of the kit includes a reamer guide, which is secured precisely and immovably to the seal sleeve of the passage, the reamer having a pilot shaft that fits precisely within the guide. The guide is held in place by a guide retaining plate, which is clamped to the mechanical structure over the guide. When the reaming operation has been completed, the ream is removed and a threaded bushing installation shaft is passed through the guide and bushing passage. A new bushing is placed at the back of the passage, with a bushing installer placed in back of the bushing. A threaded fastener is installed on the installation shaft and tightened to force the new bushing into its passage. | 02-12-2009 |
Wendy Whitney, Salt Lake City, UT US
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| 20090036813 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING STERNAL REHABILITATION - The apparatus to assist sternal rehabilitation includes a torso belt circumscribing an abdomen of a patient, a first humeral restraint coupled to the torso belt, and a second humeral restraint coupled to the torso belt. Each humeral restraint circumscribes an upper arm of the patient between a glenohumeral joint and an antecubital space of the upper arm. The humeral restraints substantially confine the upper arms to a position lateral, slightly anterior, and to the side of a torso of the patient. The torso belt may include a substantially inelastic flexible material. The torso belt may also include a comfort material coupled to the substantially inelastic flexible material. The comfort material may be interposed between the substantially inelastic flexible material and the torso. The torso belt may circumscribe the abdomen below a pectoral line and above a pelvic line of the patient. | 02-05-2009 |
William R. Whitney, Boise, ID US
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| 20090287675 | Extending OLAP Navigation Employing Analytic Workflows - Analytic workflows for performing data analysis and other related operations are stored in an analytic workflow library and provided to a user upon selection of data from a data store. A workflow manager may rank the workflows based on a number of ranking algorithms prior to presentation. User selected workflows are executed in conjunction with relevant external applications and the analysis result provided to the user through the user's client application used to select the data. Workflows and associated interfaces may be received from a variety of sources and integrated into the workflow framework for enhancing data analysis. | 11-19-2009 |
William Ross Whitney, Boulder, CO US
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| 20130079774 | End-Effector Assemblies for Electrosurgical Instruments and Methods of Manufacturing Jaw Assembly Components of End-Effector Assemblies - An end-effector assembly includes opposing first and second jaw assemblies pivotably mounted with respect to one another. The first jaw assembly includes a first jaw member including a first arm member defining one or more apertures at least partially therethrough and a first support base extending distally therefrom, wherein an engagement structure of the first arm member is joined to an engagement structure of the first support base. The second jaw assembly includes a second jaw member including a second arm member defining one or more apertures at least partially therethrough and a second support base extending distally therefrom, wherein an engagement structure of the second arm member is joined to an engagement structure of the second support base. One or more pivot pins are engaged with the one or more apertures of the first and second jaw members. | 03-28-2013 |