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Chi Leung David Wong, Champaign, IL US
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20100057656 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF DETERMINING A SOLUTION SCHEME OF A POLY-ALGORITHM SOLVER - Device, system, and method of determining a solution scheme of a poly-algorithm solver. Some embodiments include a method of determining a solution scheme to be applied to input data by a poly-algorithm solver including a plurality of algorithms, the method including receiving a calling sequence including input values of a predefined set of parameters corresponding to the input data; based on the input values, choosing one of first and second algorithm selection models for selecting one or more of the algorithms to be applied to the input data by the solver. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-04-2010 |
Chong B. Wong, Vernon Hills, IL US
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20080284005 | FASTENER FOR HEAT SINKS - This invention is related to an improvement in the structure of a fastener which includes a rod and a sleeve, wherein the rod has a flat top for depression and a rod body extending downwardly from the flat top to form three stepped portions. The upper end of the rod body is provided with a circular groove. The sleeve is formed with a through hole and a flange close to its upper end. The inner side of the sleeve is provided above the flange with a first engaging section engageable with the circular groove of the rod. The sleeve is provided with a second engaging section below the flange and a third engaging section at the lower end thereof. By means of the engagement between the circular groove of the rod and the first engaging section of the sleeve, the rod will be prevented from detaching from the sleeve. The second and third engaging sections are used for preventing the fastener from disengaging from a workpiece. By means of the three stepped portions of the elongated body, the rod can be easily inserted into the sleeve thereby fastening the workpiece on the third engaging section of the sleeve. The second stepped portion of the elongated rod is used for expanding the outer end of the sleeve so as to keep the sleeve at a firm position thus preventing the rod from detaching from the sleeve and facilitating the locking operation of the fastener. | 11-20-2008 |
20090039745 | Drawer Actuator and Latch System - A drawer manipulation system adapted to facilitate opening of a drawer supported within a cabinet. The system includes at least one biasing actuator adapted for mounting in supported relation at projecting edge elements within the cabinet housing the drawer. The actuator incorporates an arrangement of slotted engagement surfaces adapted to accept supporting edge structures. The actuator may be used in conjunction with a push-push latch assembly. | 02-12-2009 |
20110062705 | Pipe End Connecting Structure - A pipe end connecting structure has a floater received in the end of a pipe with a head of the floater against the end of the pipe. A locking device connectable to another structure includes a portion inserted into the floater and locked thereto. The locking device restricts withdrawal of the floater from the pipe, and the floater restricts withdrawal of the locking device from the floater. | 03-17-2011 |
20120140440 | INDUCTIVELY POWERED LIGHTING ASSEMBLY - An inductive lighting assembly for an appliance is provided. The appliance includes a cabinet, a liner installed in the cabinet, and at least one shelf mounted in the cabinet. The inductive lighting assembly includes a coil locator channel recessed into the cabinet, a primary coil mounted proximate to the coil locator channel, a shelf having a projection coupled thereto; the projection configured to be at least partially inserted into the coil locator channel to separate a metallic object placed on the shelf from the primary coil by a predetermined distance, and a secondary coil mounted in the projection, the primary coil transferring power to the secondary coil through inductive power transfer, the secondary coil being electrically connected to a light assembly installed in the appliance. A refrigerator including an inductive lighting system is also provided herein. | 06-07-2012 |
20140367536 | WASHING MACHINE SUSPENSION BALL SUPPORT - A ball support for a suspension rod in top loading washing machines includes a main body, a support segment and a hook capture head for securing the hooked end of the rod between spaced bars of the cylindrical rod support. Attaching and detaching the ball support from the rod requires inversion of the parts relative to one another. | 12-18-2014 |
20150013998 | THERMALLY ACTUATED DRYER DOOR LOCK - A thermally actuated lock for an appliance incorporates a fusible material that holds a spring-loaded bolt in retraction. Temperatures that would indicate an appliance fire allow the bolt to extend between the housing and appliance door to lock the appliance door in a closed position. | 01-15-2015 |
Chong Bin Wong, Vernon Hills, IL US
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20120082507 | SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING DISHWASHER RACK HEIGHT - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for adjusting a height of a rack within a dishwasher. The system includes a rack plate assembly and a wheel plate assembly. The rack plate assembly is configured to be secured to the rack. The rack plate assembly includes a rack plate and a handle pivotally secured to the rack plate. The wheel plate assembly is adjustably secured with respect to the rack plate. The wheel plate assembly includes a wheel plate having at least one adjustment slot. A portion of the handle securely engages the wheel plate through the at least one adjustment slot. The portion of the handle is configured to disengage from the at least one adjustment slot in order to adjust the rack plate with respect to the wheel plate. | 04-05-2012 |
Chun-Ho Wong, Urbana, IL US
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20130261124 | THERAPEUTIC METHODS AND AGENTS FOR TREATING MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY - The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for treating myotonic dystrophy. The compounds can selectively bind to CUG repeats in RNA, or to CTG repeats in DNA, and inhibit replication of the nucleic acids. | 10-03-2013 |
Chun-Ho Wong, Champaign, IL US
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20140288080 | THERAPEUTIC METHODS AND AGENTS FOR TREATING MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY - The invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for treating myotonic dystrophy. The compounds can selectively bind to CUG repeats in RNA, or to CTG repeats in DNA, and inhibit replication of the nucleic acids. | 09-25-2014 |
Clarence Wong, Chicago, IL US
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20080279344 | Emergency telephone system and method - An emergency telephone system has a dual mode, hybrid emergency telephone station connected with a central station through both a digital ethernet connection for digital VOIP communication and through a wire line for analog communication. Circuitry at the dual mode emergency station connects a user terminal with the digital ethernet connection and the wire line. A processor forming a part of the circuitry directs communication through the ethernet connection if operative and through the analog wire connection if the ethernet connection is inoperative. | 11-13-2008 |
Edward Wai-Soong Wong, Lake Zurich, IL US
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20110289649 | Super Hoodies - Super Hoodies are similar to a conventional hooded sweatshirt (hoodie) with added inner material that attaches completely near the bottom, up along one side of the zipper to the other, and to the lower portion of the arm holes, creating a large inner pocket in the hoodies. Additional pockets, slits, and accessories can be added to either side of the inner pocket material. | 12-01-2011 |
Frankie Waitim Wong, Chicago, IL US
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20140262353 | Horseshoe assembly and a method of mounting the same onto a horse hoof - A horseshoe assembly and a method for mounting the horseshoe assembly onto a hoof is disclosed. The horseshoe assembly includes a core and a sole, wherein the sole overlays or encapsulates the core, and the core being mounted directly beneath a surface of a horse hoof. The method including: securing a cover plate over the horse hoof, the cover plate includes a plurality of anchor points distributed across the cover plate; disposing the horseshoe assembly beneath the horse hoof with the core directly contacting the bottom surface of the horse hoof; and utilizing one or more tying elements, securing the horseshoe assembly to the bottom surface of the horse hoof with a binding force which presses one or both of the core and the sole against the bottom surface of the horse hoof. | 09-18-2014 |
Gerard Wong, Urbana, IL US
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20100166842 | AMPHIPHILIC SUBSTANCES AND FUNCTIONALIZED LIPID VESICLES INCLUDING THE SAME - An amphiphilic substance includes a hydrophobic group, and a polynucleotide group attached to the hydrophobic group. The polynucleotide group includes a first polynucleotide segment and a second polynucleotide segment. The first and second polynucleotide segments are at least partially complementary and are bound together by interactions including base pairing. At least one of the first and second segments includes at least one of an aptamer and a nucleic acid-based enzyme. A lipid vesicle may include the amphiphilic substance, a first polar lipid that is an unstable vesicle former, and a polar liquid. Upon exposure to a rupture agent, the vesicle may rupture, releasing the contents of the vesicle. Substances that may be released from the vesicle include bioactive agents, such as drug agents. | 07-01-2010 |
Howard Wong, Chicago, IL US
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20140269374 | METHOD AND APPARTUS FOR SIGNAL INTERFERENCE PROCESSING - A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method for measuring a power level in at least a portion of a plurality of resource blocks occurring in a radio frequency spectrum, wherein the measuring occurs for a plurality of time cycles to generate a plurality of power level measurements, calculating a baseline power level according to at least a portion of the plurality of power levels, determining a threshold from the baseline power level, and monitoring at least a portion of the plurality of resource blocks for signal interference according to the threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140269850 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MITIGATING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE IN A FEEDBACK SYSTEM - A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a process that includes adjusting a filter in electrical communication between an input terminal and a demodulator. The filter is applied to an information bearing signal, e.g., to mitigate interference, received at the input terminal, resulting in a filtered signal. An error signal is received, indicative of errors detected within information obtained by demodulation of a modulated carrier of the filtered signal. A modified filter state is determined in response to the error signal and the filter is adjusted according to the modified filter state, e.g., to improve mitigation of the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
Jack Wong, Chicago, IL US
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20110287719 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUDIO ROUTING IN A VEHICLE MOUNTED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A system and method for routing audio for a vehicle mounted communication system includes activating ( | 11-24-2011 |
Jeannie Chow Wong, Chicago, IL US
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20100112046 | FORMULATIONS OF SUBEROYLANILIDE HYDROXAMIC ACID AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition or crystalline composition with a specific dissolution profile, which comprises suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof as an active ingredient. The present invention provides a process of producing said crystalline composition or pharmaceutical composition. The present invention also provides compositions with a specific particle size distribution. | 05-06-2010 |
20100119596 | FORMULATIONS OF SUBEROYLANILIDE HYDROXAMIC ACID AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition or crystalline composition with a specific dissolution profile, which comprises suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof as an active ingredient. The present invention provides a process of producing said crystalline composition or pharmaceutical composition. The present invention also provides compositions with a specific particle size distribution. | 05-13-2010 |
John Wong, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20140077494 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO POWER AN EXERCISE MACHINE - Methods and apparatus to power an exercise machine are disclosed herein. An example method includes measuring a power supply current produced by a user of the exercise machine. A rotations per minute of the exercise machine is measured. A power supply reference current is determined, the power supply reference current based on a user selected wattage and the rotations per minute. A differential power supply current is calculated based on the power supply reference current and a measured current of a power supply of the exercise machine. A power supply duty cycle is calculated based on a previous power supply duty cycle, a time constant, the differential power supply current, and a previous differential power supply current, the power supply duty cycle to control power supplied to a console of the exercise machine. The power supply duty cycle is output to a power output controller. | 03-20-2014 |
Joseph Chung Tak Wong, Long Grove, IL US
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20090152176 | MAGNETIC SEPARATION OF FINE PARTICLES FROM COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure describes apparatuses and methods of use that may be used to remove material with magnetic properties from compositions, particularly pharmaceutical compositions. The apparatuses provide a conduit or column in which a magnetic field exists and through which a composition flows. Magnetic material in the composition is substantially reduced after flowing through the conduit or column. | 06-18-2009 |
20090286764 | STABLE PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS - Stable pharmaceutical formulations and methods of making same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method of making a stable pharmaceutical formulation comprising adding one or more vitrifying additives to an aqueous pharmaceutical solution to raise the glass transition temperature of the aqueous pharmaceutical solution. The aqueous pharmaceutical solution can be cooled to a temperature of about −50° C. to about −10° C. The vitrifying additive enhances the formation of a glass or amorphous solid of the aqueous pharmaceutical solution at cryogenic temperatures (−50 to −10° C.), and the pharmaceutical formulation can be thawed to liquid form and administered to a mammalian subject. | 11-19-2009 |
20120207762 | STABLE PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS - Stable pharmaceutical formulations and methods of making same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method of making a stable pharmaceutical formulation comprising adding one or more vitrifying additives to an aqueous pharmaceutical solution to raise the glass transition temperature of the aqueous pharmaceutical solution. The aqueous pharmaceutical solution can be cooled to a temperature of about −50° C. to about −10° C. The vitrifying additive enhances the formation of a glass or amorphous solid of the aqueous pharmaceutical solution at cryogenic temperatures (−50 to −10° C.), and the pharmaceutical formulation can be thawed to liquid form and administered to a mammalian subject. | 08-16-2012 |
Joseph Chung Tak Wong, Gurnee, IL US
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20100086611 | Method for Treating Infectious Organisms Normally Considered to be Resistant to an Antimicrobial Drug - The present invention relates to compositions of submicron- to micron-size particles of antimicrobial agents. More particularly the invention relates to a composition of an antimicrobial agent that renders the agent potent against organisms normally considered to be resistant to the agent. The composition comprises an aqueous suspension of submicron- to micron-size particles containing the agent coated with at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: ionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, biologically derived surfactants, and amino acids and their derivatives. The particles have a volume-weighted mean particle size of less than 5 μm as measured by laser diffractometry. | 04-08-2010 |
Kingston Wong, Beach Park, IL US
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20090159862 | REVERSE MARKED FISH TAPE - The fish tape includes a measuring scale. The tape is scaled from zero to a number equal to the length of the tape. The numbers incrementally increase from the tapes proximal end to the tapes distal end. | 06-25-2009 |
20150020652 | Tool Bit Having Improved Removability - A tool bit having a shank having a hexagonal cross-section adapted to be removably positioned within a tool for rotating the shank, a first circular section extending from a first end of the shank, an exposed circumferential groove positioned adjacent the first circular section, a second circular section having an outer surface extending from the circumferential groove, a first bit end extending from the second circular section, wherein a right angle is formed at the transition of the circumferential groove to the outer surface of the second circular section forming a first transverse gripping wall that is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the shank. | 01-22-2015 |
Lai H. Wong, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20150141921 | MULTI-STATE ALARM SYSTEM FOR A MEDICAL PUMP - A medical fluid delivery system includes an infusion pump configured to deliver medical fluid to a patient according to at least one treatment parameter, and an alarm feature associated with the infusion pump, the alarm feature including (i) a first alarm signal associated with a first event relating to the at least one treatment parameter, (ii) a second alarm signal associated with a second event relating to the at least one treatment parameter, the second alarm signal discernable from the first alarm signal, and (iii) a snooze element configured to deactivate the first alarm signal after the first event has occurred and to enable the second alarm signal to be activated upon occurrence of the second event. | 05-21-2015 |
Ngo Yin Wong, Urbana, IL US
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20120107242 | NUCLEIC ACID-MEDIATED SHAPE CONTROL OF NANOPARTICLES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of a method for nucleic acid-mediated control of a nanoparticle shape are disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more nucleic acid oligomers are adsorbed to a metal nanoseed, and additional metal is deposited onto the nanoseed to produce a shaped nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the nanoseed is gold and the oligomers are 5-100 nucleotides in length. The nanoparticle shape is determined at least in part by the nucleic acid sequence of the oligomer(s). Shaped nanoparticles produced by embodiments of the method include nanoflowers, nanospheres, nanostars, and nanoplates. Embodiments for using the shaped nanoparticles also are disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
Samuel Wong, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20110295643 | ACCELERATED PROCESS IMPROVEMENT FRAMEWORK - The present invention relates to a method and related system for assisting and expediting an organization production of a more mature product. The method and system may include implementation of processes using a combination of both electronic hardware and software and implementation locally or over a network such as an intranet or the Internet. In another embodiment, the method may be implemented using a document management system to administer files related to the steps in the method. These files may assist a user in the creation of required documentation. A document management tool may be integrated with the document management system to associate documentation with steps in the method. A navigator tool may be employed to create a graphical display of the steps in the method using data contained in the files. Another embodiment of the present invention uses WebDAV-based communication to coordinate access to multiple document repositories. | 12-01-2011 |
Thomas Wong, Chicago, IL US
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20090093169 | Vertical Cable Manager - Cable managers of the present invention include a panel, at least two adjacent spaced-apart projections, which define an opening therebetween, and a tab connected to at least one of the projections. The tab assists in cable routing and retention. In one embodiment, the tab extends to a distance at least midway between a top surface of the one projection and the bottom surface of the other projection. In another embodiment, a distance between a top surface of the tab on one projection and the bottom surface of another adjacent projection is between about 0.10 inches and about 0.30 inches. In yet another embodiment, a cable manager comprises separable portions, and at least one spacer member which is adapted to be attached to each of separable first and second portions. The spacer member increases the width of the manager to provide additional space to run cable within the manager. | 04-09-2009 |
20100140422 | Vertical Cable Manager - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bracket for mounting a vertical cable manager to a rack. The bracket includes a first portion extending in a first direction, a second portion extending from the first portion in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a third portion extending from the second portion in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction and substantially parallel to the first direction. The first portion of the bracket is adapted to be snap-fitted to the vertical cable manager. | 06-10-2010 |
20120175472 | Vertical Cable Manager - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bracket for mounting a vertical cable manager to a rack. The bracket includes a first portion extending in a first direction, a second portion extending from the first portion in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a third portion extending from the second portion in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction and substantially parallel to the first direction. The first portion of the bracket is adapted to snap-fit to the vertical cable manager. | 07-12-2012 |
Thomas Wong, Skokie, IL US
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20130024299 | Mobile Based Voiceless Drive Through Ordering System and Method - A mobile-based voiceless drive-through ordering system and method in a downloadable mobile application, used in conjunction with a wireless network of a restaurant, Bluetooth wireless personal area network at the drive-through of a restaurant, and a back-end data server at the restaurant. The user opens the downloaded mobile-based application and, when in range of the restaurant's WiFi, makes an order from the restaurant menu, which is displayed on the mobile device. As the user approaches the drive-through kiosk of the restaurant, the mobile device detects the signal from the Bluetooth transmitter in the drive-through kiosk and allows the user to submit the order through the mobile-based application. The order is transmitted through the restaurant's wireless network to the restaurant's back-end server and is immediately available for kitchen and cashier processing. Further embodiments allow for ordering from a remote location and producing a QR code representing the order number. | 01-24-2013 |
Thomas Chung Yin Wong, Chicago, IL US
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20110068233 | Vertical Cable Manager - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a bracket for mounting a vertical cable manager to a rack. The bracket includes a first portion extending in a first direction, a second portion extending from the first portion in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a third portion extending from the second portion in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction and substantially parallel to the first direction. The first portion of the bracket is adapted to snap-fit to the vertical cable manager. | 03-24-2011 |
20110109213 | Fiber Tray - A fiber tray for managing and organizing fiber distribution is disclosed. The fiber tray includes a housing and a drawer received in the housing. The housing is secured to an equipment rack. The housing includes inner sides with a glide mechanism extending the length of each inner side. The glide mechanism includes a first end and a second end. The glide mechanism also includes at least one curved path located at one of the first end and the second end. The drawer includes a bottom, a first side, a second side, a front and a back. The first and second sides of the drawer have a pin. The pins extending from the sides of the drawer slide within the glide mechanism to enable the drawer to be retracted, extended or removed from the housing. | 05-12-2011 |
20130169136 | FIBER TRAY - A fiber tray for managing and organizing fiber distribution is disclosed. The fiber tray includes a housing and a drawer received in the housing. The housing is secured to an equipment rack. The housing includes inner sides with a glide mechanism extending the length of each inner side. The glide mechanism includes a first end and a second end. The glide mechanism also includes at least one curved path located at one of the first end and the second end. The drawer includes a bottom, a first side, a second side, a front and a back. The first and second sides of the drawer have a pin. The pins extending from the sides of the drawer slide within the glide mechanism to enable the drawer to be retracted, extended or removed from the housing. | 07-04-2013 |
Vee Shing Wong, Schaumburg, IL US
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20090122580 | THYRISTOR POWER CONTROL CIRCUIT - A thyristor power control circuit reduces EMI and maintains a holding current in the thyristor to prevent flickering at a load. The power control circuit includes a thyristor configured to receive an input AC voltage, and responsive to a gate pulse generates a modified AC voltage. A rectifier receives the modified AC voltage and generates a rectified DC voltage. A power converter coupled to the rectifier receives the rectified DC voltage and generates a controlled output current. A damping circuit coupled to an output terminal of the rectifier includes a damping resistor for maintaining the holding current in the thyristor during an ON period of the thyristor. The damping circuit includes a first capacitor coupled in series to the damping resistor and a diode coupled in parallel to the damping resistor. The diode enables the first capacitor to discharge without causing power loss at the damping resistor. | 05-14-2009 |
Waiken K. Wong, Oak Park, IL US
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20100047413 | METHOD OF USING AMPHIPHILIC MULTIBLOCK COPOLYMERS IN FOOD - The present patent discloses a method of processing food in a manner so that the processed food can be stored in freezer or other similar environment for an elongated period of time with reduced amount of freezer burns or undesirable ice crystal formation, in a manner so as to maintain food freshness over a longer period of time, or in a manner so as to prevent protein aggregation over an elongated period of time. An embodiment of this method uses amphiphilic multiblock copolymers, such as poloxamer, meroxapols, poloxamines or polyols in such food processing and handling. | 02-25-2010 |
Winnie E. Wong, Marquette Heights, IL US
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20140121908 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED BLADE CONTROL - A blade control system for a track-type machine is disclosed. The blade control system has a blade, an input device configured to control movement of the blade, an actuator in connection with the blade, a first sensor configured to determine a track-speed of the machine, and a control module in communication with the input device, the actuator, and the first sensor. The control module is configured to receive a blade positioning signal from the input device, remove a component of the blade positioning signal based on a the track-speed of the machine, and transmit a modified blade positioning signal to the actuator. | 05-01-2014 |