Workman, US
Alan J. Workman, Spring Lake, MI US
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20090194042 | Fuel Supply System for a Vehicle Including a Vaporization Device for Converting Fuel and Water into Hydrogen - A fuel supply system ( | 08-06-2009 |
Angela K. Workman, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL US
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20110119103 | TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONSUMPTION INDEX - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products that provide for a technological infrastructure consumption index. The index is instrumental in measuring and managing technological infrastructure consumption. The consumption index is generated on a predetermined schedule as indicator of a business entity's volume of infrastructure consumption. The consumption index tracks key consumption elements, which are within the control of application teams, thereby insuring that the consumption of the key elements are being managed on an ongoing basis. Additionally, the consumption index provides for drill-down capabilities for the purpose of readily accessing data associated with specific key consumption elements of interest and specific teams/organizations within the business entity. | 05-19-2011 |
Anthony D. Workman, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20130070195 | Systems and Methods for Selectively Removable Lens Laminates - A system and method for method applying a laminate to a lens. The laminate may be opaque, translucent or perforated. The laminate may cover a more than one side of the lens. The laminate may have an indicia thereon to show support for a country or team. The gap may be formed between the laminate and the edge of the lens. The laminate may be layered one on top of another. The method claimed is selecting a laminate with the desired properties i.e. magnifying lens, colored lens, lens with appropriate indicia, applying that laminate to a lens. | 03-21-2013 |
Aron S. Workman, Gainesville, FL US
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20110294190 | MUTANT HUMAN SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE 1 VARIANTS - The present invention in the art of biochemistry claims novel and non-naturally occurring engineered mutant “human superoxide dismutase 1” (hsod1) variant polypeptides, their encoding nucleic acids, and recombinant cells thereof. The inventor rationally engineered mutant hsod1 variants using structural observations and complimentary experimentation. The engineered mutant hsod1 variant products claimed have multiple potential industrial applications, including as novel therapeutics. | 12-01-2011 |
20140377839 | MONOATOMIC POINT MUTANT ARTIFICIAL OXIDOREDUCTASES - This invention in biotechnology/bioinformatics claims artificial mutant polypeptides of an oxidoreductase wherein the wild-type (unmutated) oxidoreductase is human catalase (hcat), a superoxide dismutase isoenzyme of superoxide dismutase 2 (hsod2) or superoxide dismutase 3 (hsod3), or a human glutathione peroxidase isoenzyme of human glutathione peroxidase 1 isoform 1 (hgpx1-1), human glutathione peroxidase 1 isoform 2 (hgpx1-2), human glutathione peroxidase 2 (hgpx2), or human glutathione peroxidase 3 (hgpx3). Disclosed in the specification are the methods by which the monoatomic point mutant libraries have been constructed, and the claimed oxidoreductase polypeptides' encoding nucleic acids and recombinant cells thereof. The monoatomic point mutant method generates artificial polypeptides with altered function whilst limiting primary structural obfuscation. The claimed products have multiple potential industrial applications including as novel therapeutics and industrial catalysts. | 12-25-2014 |
Autumn Workman, Bloomington, IN US
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20100076787 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A MEDICAL DATA REPORT - A method for preparing a medical report. Some example methods include receiving one or more medical data readings, where respective individual medical data readings include a numerical result of a medical test; processing the medical data readings into report data, where the report data includes the individual medical data readings and categorized ranges associated with the medical tests associated with individual medical data readings; and creating a medical data report including the report data, graphical representations of individual medical data readings and the respective categorized ranges, and textual descriptive information pertaining to the respective medical data readings. | 03-25-2010 |
Bradley Workman, Snellville, GA US
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20140151971 | ERGONOMIC TROLLEY HANDLE - A trolley handle is configured for placement upon a handle stock for a trolley or wheelbarrow and gripped by an operator for a transit grip to transport a load, a dump grip to dump a load, and a transition grip for transition between the transit and dump grips. The trolley handle includes: a closed loop handle housing; a first grip zone defined upon the closed loop handle housing at a first predetermined position, and configured to ergonomically aid an operator to transit a wheelbarrow load; a second grip zone defined upon the closed loop handle housing at a second predetermined position, and configured to ergonomically aid an operator to dump the wheelbarrow load; and a third grip zone defined upon the closed loop handle housing at a third predetermined position, and configured to ergonomically aid an operator to transition between the first grip zone and the second grip zone. | 06-05-2014 |
Bradley P. Workman, Snellville, GA US
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20140252057 | MODULAR SHELVING ASSEMBLY - A modular shelving assembly for use in a vehicle, including a cargo space at least partially defined by a floor and a side wall of the vehicle, includes at least two interconnected upright assemblies. Each of the upright assemblies includes a first panel, a second panel, and a coupler member unitizing the first and second panels. The modular shelving assembly further includes a rail secured to one of the floor and the side wall to which at least one of the interconnected upright assemblies is anchored. | 09-11-2014 |
Brandon Workman, Rockford, IL US
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20110260969 | REMOVABLY ATTACHABLE CONTROLLER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A method and apparatus for removably attaching a controller onto a portable electronic device to control the operation of that device and, more specifically, to a joystick and button controller which is removably attached to the device that communicates through software with the device and is connected to the device by wire or wirelessly. A rechargeable Bluetooth chip and associated circuit is located in the controller and a joystick and action buttons are functionally coupled to the Bluetooth chip and associated circuit and, through the controller to the portable electronic device. The joystick and action buttons are removably attached to the portable electronic device. | 10-27-2011 |
Byron Workman, Pflugerville, TX US
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20100114670 | METHOD AND TOOL FOR SYSTEMATIZING INTRODUCTION OF PROCESS MODIFICATION - The present invention relates to a method and tool for systematizing introduction of a change to a process. The method and tool provide a virtual representation of the process, which includes at least one method having a plurality of steps. Then, the method and tool identify an input required, an output produced and corresponding control logic of at least one intervening resource involved in at least one of the steps. Finally, the method and tool evaluate, based on the input require, output produced and the control logic of the at least one intervening resource, impact of the change to the at least one intervening resource. | 05-06-2010 |
20120284089 | Method and Tool for Systematizing Introduction of Process Modification - The present invention relates to a method and tool for systematizing introduction of a change to a process. The method and tool provide a virtual representation of the process, which includes at least one method having a plurality of steps. Then, the method and tool identify an input required, an output produced and corresponding control logic of at least one intervening resource involved in at least one of the steps. Finally, the method and tool evaluate, based on the input require, output produced and the control logic of the at least one intervening resource, impact of the change to the at least one intervening resource. | 11-08-2012 |
Creg Workman, Memphis, TN US
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20100136019 | MODULATING REGULATORY T CELL ACTIVITY VIA INTERLEUKIN 35 - Methods for regulating T cell function in a subject, particularly regulatory T cell activity are provided. Methods of the invention include administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an Interleukin 35-specific binding agent, such as an antibody or small molecule inhibitor. The invention further provides methods for enhancing the immunogenicity of a vaccine or overcoming a suppressed immune response to a vaccine in a subject, including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an IL35-specific binding agent and administering to the subject a vaccine. In one embodiment the vaccine is a cancer vaccine. | 06-03-2010 |
20140170750 | MODULATING REGULATORY T CELL ACTIVITY VIA INTERLEUKIN 35 - Methods for regulating T cell function in a subject, particularly regulatory T cell activity are provided. Methods of the invention include administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an Interleukin 35-specific binding agent, such as an antibody or small molecule inhibitor. The invention further provides methods for enhancing the immunogenicity of a vaccine or overcoming a suppressed immune response to a vaccine in a subject, including administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an IL35-specific binding agent and administering to the subject a vaccine. In one embodiment the vaccine is a cancer vaccine. | 06-19-2014 |
Creg J. Workman, Memphis, TN US
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20100196394 | ANTI-CANCER VACCINE COMPOSITION - Combinations of anti-cancer vaccines and inhibitory antibodies to CD223 overcome immune suppression in cancer patients. The vaccines may be isolated antigens, groups of antigens, or whole tumor cells. The inhibitory antibodies may be generated in an animal by injection of fragments of CD223. Antibodies may be monoclonal antibodies or single chain antibodies or humanized antibodies. | 08-05-2010 |
20130095114 | T Cell Regulation - Combinations of anti-cancer vaccines and inhibitory antibodies to CD223 overcome immune suppression in cancer patients. The vaccines may be isolated antigens, groups of antigens, or whole tumor cells. The inhibitory antibodies may be generated in an animal by injection of fragments of CD223. Antibodies may be monoclonal antibodies or single chain antibodies or humanized antibodies. | 04-18-2013 |
20140127226 | T Cell Regulation - Regulatory T cells (Treg) limit autoimmunity but can also attenuate the magnitude of anti-pathogen and anti-tumor immunity. Understanding the mechanism of Treg function and therapeutic manipulation of Treg in vivo requires identification of Treg selective receptors. A comparative analysis of gene expression arrays from antigen specific CD4+ T cells differentiating to either an effector/memory or a regulatory phenotype revealed Treg selective expression of LAG-3 (CD223), a CD4-related molecule that binds MHC class II. LAG-3 expression on CD4+ T cells correlates with the cells' in vitro suppressor activity, and ectopic expression of LAG-3 on CD4 T cells confers suppressor activity on the T cells. Antibodies to LAG-3 inhibit suppression both in vitro and in vivo. LAG-3 marks regulatory T cell populations and contributes to their suppressor activity. | 05-08-2014 |
Dan Workman, Acton, MA US
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20130024803 | TOUCH OPTIMIZED PIVOT TABLE - Embodiments of the invention include a method of implementing a touch screen optimized pivot table. The method includes providing a view of a hierarchal table on a touch screen. The hierarchal table includes hierarchal levels and each of hierarchal levels includes corresponding data. The method further includes mapping each of the hierarchal levels to each of a corresponding region on the touch screen. Each region's view displays the corresponding data for the mapped hierarchal level. The method further includes displaying on the touch screen the corresponding data for each of the hierarchal levels in each of the mapped regions, receiving at the touch screen input to manipulate at least one of the regions on the touch screen, and in response to the received input, causing each subordinate region to the at least one manipulated region to update the corresponding data displayed in each of the subordinate regions. | 01-24-2013 |
Daniel Workman, Acton, MA US
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20110025717 | GRAPHICAL INTERFACE WITH DATA PRESENCE INDICATORS - A computer-readable medium, computer-implemented method, and system for generating a user interface is provided. One or more data presence indicators are generated which allows users to locate data on a graph displayed in the user interface by indicating where data is present, even when the data itself is not visible in the user interface. The system can modify the format of the data presence indicator depending on the location of the data. In one embodiment of the invention, the system can update the data presence indicators in response to a user modification of the magnification or scroll position of the user interface. | 02-03-2011 |
Dave Workman, Columbus, OH US
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20140353291 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING CLAD MATERIALS USING RESISTANCE SEAM WELDING - A system for creating a clad material that includes at least one substrate; at least one cladding layer; at least one surface activation layer disposed between the at least one substrate and the at least one cladding layer; and a resistance seam welder, wherein the resistance seam welder is operative to generate heat and pressure sufficient to melt the at least one surface activation layer and form a bond between the at least one substrate and the at least one cladding layer when the at least one surface activation layer is cooled. | 12-04-2014 |
20150183047 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING CLAD MATERIALS USING RESISTANCE SEAM WELDING - A system for creating a clad material that includes at least one substrate; at least one cladding layer; at least one surface activation layer disposed between the at least one substrate and the at least one cladding layer; and a resistance seam welder, wherein the resistance seam welder is operative to generate heat and pressure sufficient to melt the at least one surface activation layer and form a bond between the at least one substrate and the at least one cladding layer when the at least one surface activation layer is cooled. | 07-02-2015 |
David Workman, Chatham, NJ US
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20140082074 | PROCESS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXCHANGING CONTACT DATA - A method of sharing user data via a global communications network including creating a profile of user data stored on a web server via a software application functioning over the global communications network, accessing the software application with a mobile device, selecting the profile to be shared with another user of the software application, and executing a share function of the software application to share the profile with the another user. | 03-20-2014 |
David Workman, New Buffalo, MI US
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20140367292 | TRASH CART SMART LID - A trash cart lid comprising a body including four edges, wherein the four edges define a perimeter of the body; and at least one flange connected to the body, wherein the flange shares at least a portion of an edge of the body; wherein each flange includes an advertising receiving space. In addition, the lid may provide one or more modules that communicate information about the status of the smart lid and user interactions with the trash cart to a remote server. | 12-18-2014 |
David Workman, Dublin, OH US
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20090250439 | METHOD OF CREATING A CLAD STRUCTURE UTILIZING A MOVING RESISTANCE ENERGY SOURCE - A method for forming a clad structure utilizing a moving resistance energy source. The method forms a metallurgical bond between a cladding layer and a primary layer such that at least 2% of a cladding layer surface is metallurgically fusion bonded to a primary layer surface. The fusion bond does not extend all the way through the primary layer or the cladding layer. Either, or both, of the layers may incorporate surface texturing to reduce the contact area between the layers, and melting point suppressants may be incorporated into the method. | 10-08-2009 |
David Michael Workman, Eatontown, NJ US
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20140280982 | SECURE TRANSMISSION OF MEDIA DURING A COMMUNICATION SESSION - Methods for secure transmission of data during a communication session are provided herein. In some embodiments, the method includes establishing a secure voice communication session between a first electronic device and second electronic device in a communications network, and sending secure data over the established voice communication session using information associated with the established voice communication session. | 09-18-2014 |
David P. Workman, Dublin, OH US
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20110233293 | Method and repair insert for repairing metallic structure - A rail repair method and insert therefor enables repair of rails and rail-like structures. A rail defect is initially identified and removed as contained within a volumetric material portion so as to form a contoured void while maintaining continuity of the rail opposite the void. A pre-formed insert is then placed into the void thereby effecting a rail-to-insert interface. Current is driven through the interface as force directs the insert against the rail. Resistance heat and pressure weld the insert to the rail. The flash welding aspects remove oxides and other impurities from the interface, and the forge welding aspects create a robust solid state weld. Excess material, whether flash, rail, or insert-based, is removed during the finishing processes to provide a virtually seamless rail repair. The solid state weld repair insert and underlying methodology enabled thereby may be used to repair any number of targeted metallic rail-like structures. | 09-29-2011 |
20130284706 | Method for Repairing Metallic Structure - A rail repair method enables repair of rails and rail-like structures. A rail defect is initially identified and removed as contained within a volumetric material portion so as to form a contoured void while maintaining continuity of the rail opposite the void. A pre-formed insert is then placed into the void thereby effecting a rail-to-insert interface. Current is driven through the interface as force directs the insert against the rail. Resistance heat and pressure weld the insert to the rail. The flash welding aspects remove oxides and other impurities from the interface, and the forge welding aspects create a robust solid state weld. Excess material, whether flash, rail, or insert-based, is removed during the finishing processes to provide a virtually seamless rail repair. The solid state weld repair methodology may be used to repair any number of targeted metallic rail-like structures. | 10-31-2013 |
20140061282 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF MARTENSITE IN METALS JOINING APPLICATIONS - A system for joining materials such as metal alloys that includes a first component, wherein the first component includes a first alloy having a known austenization temperature below which martensite forms when the component is heated and then cooled at a predetermined rate of cooling; a second component, wherein the second component includes a second alloy; and a welding apparatus operative to create a weld between the first and second components without crossing the austenization temperature of the first alloy. | 03-06-2014 |
20140312008 | DRAWN ARC STUD WELDING SYSTEM - A system for drawn arc stud welding that includes a drawn arc stud welding device; a substrate; a stud for attachment to the substrate; a modified ferrule; and modified flux. The ferrule is placed around the stud in the welding device prior to attaching the stud to the substrate and further includes a ferrule body having inner and outer surfaces and top and bottom surfaces. The ferrule body has been modified to include tapered inner walls, smoothed inner surfaces, beveled inner surfaces, notched bottom surfaces, or combinations thereof. The flux has been bound to or integrated with the inner surfaces and bottom surfaces of the ferrule body and has been modified to have a particle size of less than about 1200 μm. The flux is placed outside of the arc path generated by the stud welding device. | 10-23-2014 |
20150090772 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING THE FORMATION OF MARTENSITE IN METALS JOINING APPLICATIONS - A method for joining materials such as metal alloys that includes a first component, wherein the first component includes a first alloy having a known austenization temperature below which martensite forms when the component is heated and then cooled at a predetermined rate of cooling; a second component, wherein the second component includes a second alloy; and a welding apparatus operative to create a weld between the first and second components without crossing the austenization temperature of the first alloy. | 04-02-2015 |
Derek B. Workman, Noblesville, IN US
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20090082528 | HYPERBRANCHED POLYMER AND CYCLOALIPHATIC EPOXY RESIN THERMOSETS - The present invention relates to rigid and clear thermosetting compositions formed from dendritic or hyperbranched polymers and cylcoaliphatic epoxy resins. The compositions may be used for coatings such as electronic device packaging, adhesives, wire coatings, and finishes. | 03-26-2009 |
Derick Workman, Pflugerville, TX US
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20100114670 | METHOD AND TOOL FOR SYSTEMATIZING INTRODUCTION OF PROCESS MODIFICATION - The present invention relates to a method and tool for systematizing introduction of a change to a process. The method and tool provide a virtual representation of the process, which includes at least one method having a plurality of steps. Then, the method and tool identify an input required, an output produced and corresponding control logic of at least one intervening resource involved in at least one of the steps. Finally, the method and tool evaluate, based on the input require, output produced and the control logic of the at least one intervening resource, impact of the change to the at least one intervening resource. | 05-06-2010 |
20120284089 | Method and Tool for Systematizing Introduction of Process Modification - The present invention relates to a method and tool for systematizing introduction of a change to a process. The method and tool provide a virtual representation of the process, which includes at least one method having a plurality of steps. Then, the method and tool identify an input required, an output produced and corresponding control logic of at least one intervening resource involved in at least one of the steps. Finally, the method and tool evaluate, based on the input require, output produced and the control logic of the at least one intervening resource, impact of the change to the at least one intervening resource. | 11-08-2012 |
Dianna L Workman, Clive, IA US
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20130219782 | PLANT PROTECTOR - A system for protecting plants. The system has a plurality of walls having sides with sets of offset keepers. Connecting rods are provided through the keepers of adjacent walls and inserted into the ground. The walls have mesh bodies and mesh heads which may be angled inward to prevent animals and pests from gaining access to the interior of the plant protector through the top. Any desired number of walls may be connected to provide any desired configuration of plant protector, and the walls may be provided with openings of various sizes to thwart various sized pests. | 08-29-2013 |
Ernest Workman, Cowley, WY US
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20120103141 | BULB CHANGER ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - A bulb changer attachment system comprising: a conical suction light bulb receiver having a distal end and a proximal end; a base having a top portion and a bottom portion; an adapter; and a vacuum hose attachment providing vacuum communication with at least one vacuum. The conical suction light bulb receiver is connected to the top portion of the base while the bottom portion of the base is connectable to the vacuum hose attachment via the adapter. A light bulb is received by the conical suction light bulb receiver such that an apex of the light bulb is suction-contacted by the proximal end of the conical suction light bulb receiver and an outer periphery is suction-contacted via the distal end of the conical suction light bulb receiver. The conical suction light bulb receiver is removeably-coupleable to the light bulb enabling a user to remotely access the light bulb for changing. | 05-03-2012 |
Gary Workman, Lombard, IL US
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20090173163 | Biodegradable test cylinder mold - A biodegradable test cylinder mold is used for testing concrete specimens. The mold comprises a cylindrical wall connected to a bottom wall to define a hollow, unitary cylindrical container for receiving concrete to form a test specimen. The cylindrical container is formed of a biodegradable material comprising corn starch or a blend of corn starch and plastic. | 07-09-2009 |
20110285158 | Hand Held Scoop - A one-piece plastic hand held scoop comprises a receptacle formed by an elongate peripheral wall closed at a rear end by a rear wall and open at a front end to define a product holding space. A first handle is connected to and extends transverse to the elongate peripheral wall proximate the front end. A second handle is connected to the elongate peripheral wall rearward of the first handle and extends longitudinally relative to the elongate peripheral wall. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285159 | HAND HELD SCOOP - A one-piece plastic hand held scoop comprises a receptacle formed by an elongate peripheral wall closed at a rear end by a rear wall and open at a front end to define a product holding space. The front end defines a rounded opening. A first handle is connected to the elongate peripheral wall proximate the front end. A second handle is connected to the elongate peripheral wall proximate the rear end. | 11-24-2011 |
Glenn O. Workman, Austin, TX US
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20100258798 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING A FILLER STANDARD CELL - An integrated circuit includes a functional block having a plurality of standard cells. The plurality of standard cells includes a plurality of functional standard cells and a filler standard cell. Each functional standard cell of the plurality of functional standard cells has a rectangular boundary. The filler standard cell has a rectangular boundary adjacent to at least one of the functional standard cells. The filler standard cell is selectable between a first state and a second state. The filler standard cell is non-functional in the first state. The filler standard cell has functional test structures coupled to a first metal layer in the second state. This allows for test structures helpful in analyzing functionality of circuit features such as transistors without requiring additional space on the integrated circuit. | 10-14-2010 |
Harry W. Workman, Westville, IN US
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20080203109 | Can manipulating system - This invention structurally includes an adjustable guide rail system for laterally adjustably guiding and axially rotatably manipulating containers, such as cans, passed axially between the guide rail systems and with structure to simply and easily facilitate adjustment of the system to adjust to various series of different size cans. | 08-28-2008 |
Herschel Ellis Workman, Bloomington, IN US
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20120061580 | NEUTRON DETECTOR HAVING ENHANCED ABSORPTION AND BIFURCATED DETECTION ELEMENTS - A neutron detection system includes a neutron scintillator having a thickness greater than an optimal thickness and less than twice the optimal thickness. The system includes a first layer of wavelength shifting fiber optic elements positioned on a first side of the neutron scintillator. Adjacent fibers of the first layer pass light to distinct photo-multiplication devices. The system further includes a second layer of wavelength shifting fiber optic elements positioned on a second side of the neutron scintillator. Adjacent fibers of the second layer pass light to distinct photo-multiplication devices. The two layers may share photo-multiplication devices or use different sets of photo-multiplication devices. The system includes a controller that distinguishes a neutron radiation event from a gamma radiation event in response to electronic signals from the distinct photo-multiplication devices. | 03-15-2012 |
20120104265 | RADIATION DETECTOR HAVING A RIBBED SCINTILLATOR - A system for efficient neutron detection is described. The system includes a neutron scintillator formed with a number of protruding parallel ribs each side of the scintillator, forming a first set of ribs and a second set of ribs. The ribs have a protrusion height that provides a selected neutron absorption efficiency. The system includes a set of wavelength shifting fibers positioned between each adjacent pair of ribs on both the first side and the second side. Each set of wavelength shifting fibers are in optical proximity to the adjacent pair of the ribs that set of fibers are positioned between. | 05-03-2012 |
20140077085 | Radiation Detector Having a Ribbed Scintillator - A system for efficient neutron detection is described. The system includes a neutron scintillator formed with a number of protruding parallel ribs each side of the scintillator, forming a first set of ribs and a second set of ribs. The ribs have a protrusion height that provides a selected neutron absorption efficiency. The system includes a set of wavelength shifting fibers positioned between each adjacent pair of ribs on both the first side and the second side. Each set of wavelength shifting fibers are in optical proximity to the adjacent pair of the ribs that set of fibers are positioned between. | 03-20-2014 |
Herschel Ellis Workman, Spencer, IN US
Jason Workman, Jacksonville, FL US
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20090119416 | DATA TRANSFORMATION AND EXCHANGE - A data transformation and exchange server receives an input data stream from one or more application servers and/or computing devices. The data stream includes a plurality of input records and each input record can be in a different input protocol and/or character encoding. The transformation and exchange server determines each input record in the input data stream based on one or more boundary points and determines a template from a plurality of templates based on the input record. The transformation and exchange server transforms the input record into an output record based on the template and communicates the output record via an output data stream. | 05-07-2009 |
Jeffrey D. Workman, Moorcroft, WY US
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20150240967 | FLOAT APPARATUS - A float valve apparatus is provided for regulating the level of fluid within a tank. The apparatus may include a housing having one or more inlet ports and an outlet port that are each fluidly connected via a channel disposed within the housing. A float disposed within the housing may move relative to the housing between a first position and a second position when a fluid level in the tank reaches a preset level. A shaft may extend from the float into a chamber, and as the float moves from the first position to the second position, fluid may enter a chamber and bias the float further upward. In some examples, the shaft is further configured to increasingly obstruct the flow of fluid in the channel as the float moves from the first position to the second position. | 08-27-2015 |
Jerome J. Workman, Madison, WI US
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20090004108 | Smmr (Small Molecule Metabolite Reporters) For Use As In Vivo Glucose Biosensors - Small Molecule Metabolite Reporters (SMMRs) for use as in vivo glucose biosensors, sensor compositions, and methods of use, are described. The SMMRs include boronic acid-containing xanthene, coumarin, carbostyril and phenalene-based small molecules which are used for monitoring glucose in vivo, advantageously on the skin. | 01-01-2009 |
20140120564 | NON-INVASIVE MEASUREMENT OF ANALYTES - This invention provides devices, compositions and methods for determining the concentration of one or more metabolites or analytes in a biological sample, including cells, tissues, organs, organisms, and biological fluids. In particular, this invention provides materials, apparatuses, and methods for several non-invasive techniques for the determination of in vivo blood glucose concentration levels based upon the in vivo measurement of one or more biologically active molecules found in skin. | 05-01-2014 |
20140127137 | SMMR (SMALL MOLECULE METABOLITE REPORTERS) FOR USE AS IN VIVO GLUCOSE BIOSENSORS - Small Molecule Metabolite Reporters (SMMRs) for use as in vivo glucose biosensors, sensor compositions, and methods of use, are described. The SMMRs include boronic acid-containing xanthene, coumarin, carbostyril and phenalene-based small molecules which are used for monitoring glucose in vivo, advantageously on the skin. | 05-08-2014 |
Jerome J. Workman, Danbury, CT US
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20150138536 | DATA KNITTING TANDEM DISPERSIVE RANGE MONOCHROMATOR - Aspects of a tandem dispersive range monochromator and data knitting for the monochromator are described herein. In one embodiment, the monochromator includes a tandem diffraction grating, a grating drive motor that rotates the tandem diffraction grating to provide, by diffraction of broadband light, first dispersed wavelengths of light and second dispersed wavelengths of light, a detector that detects a first reflection from the first dispersed wavelengths of light and a second reflection from the second dispersed wavelengths of light, and processing circuitry that knits together data values from the first reflection and data values from the second reflection to provide a spectrum of combined data values. By using a tandem diffraction grating having different dispersive surfaces, measurements of relatively high precision and quality may be taken throughout a wider spectral range, and the measurements may be knitted together to provide a spectrum of combined data values. | 05-21-2015 |
20150142364 | SPECTROMETER REFERENCE CALIBRATION - Aspects of spectrometer reference calibration are described. In one embodiment, a diagnostic measurement for evaluation of an aspect of calibration in spectroscopy is performed. A result of the diagnostic measurement is analyzed to determine a deviation from an expected result. Based on the analysis, a correction algorithm may be applied to the aspect of calibration, in view of the deviation. In some embodiments, a product model diagnostic measurement is also performed for further evaluation of the aspect of calibration. A result of the product model diagnostic measurement is analyzed to determine a product model deviation from an expected result of the product model diagnostic measurement, and a product model correction algorithm is applied, if necessary. According to aspects of the embodiments described herein, using reference standards permits reconstruction of calibration parameters without any need for a master instrument or other forms of calibrated reference instrumentation. | 05-21-2015 |
John Samuel Workman, Cambridge, MA US
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20150064703 | RAPID ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING - Embodiments of various aspects described herein are directed to methods, compositions, kits and systems for rapid determination of antibiotic susceptibility of a microbe within hours after a sample is collected. In some embodiments, the methods, compositions, kits and systems described herein can allow determination of antibiotic susceptibility of a microbe based on a small number of microbes, e.g., as few as 5-10 microbes bound to a microbe-targeting substrate described herein. | 03-05-2015 |
John Samuel Workman, Seattle, WA US
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20140047413 | Developing, Modifying, and Using Applications - Among other things, a continuous framework is provided with which users can interact, on one or more platforms that support web standards, and which supports: (a) the hosting of applications, (b) the publication of hosted applications to a portal within the framework, and (c) the creation and direct editing of files, including text files, that embody those applications and conform to web standards. | 02-13-2014 |
Jonathan Workman, Loveland, CO US
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20080203255 | Secure, Quick Attachment and Release Bicycle Support Systems - A device and method of clamping bicycles in a mouth ( | 08-28-2008 |
Jonathan P. Workman, Loveland, CO US
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20130062542 | High-Flow Electro-Hydraulic Actuator - Embodiments of the invention provide a high-reliability, cost-effective electro-hydraulic servo-valve assembly that is not susceptible to failure caused by contaminated fluid. In particular embodiments, the electro-hydraulic servo-valve assembly includes a rotary valve that may be actuated by either a direct-coupled Limited Angle Torque (LAT) motor, a geared, brushless DC motor, or some other rotary electric actuating element with an integrated driver circuit. In particular embodiments, the rotary valve element made up of an outer sleeve element and an inner spool element, with matching ports and slots, respectively. | 03-14-2013 |
Kenneth G. Workman, Colfax, WA US
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20110181269 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING THE PHASE AND TERMINAL FOR POWER SYSTEM DEVICES - An apparatus and method for identifying the current and voltage phase and terminal for power system devices is described. In one aspect of the present invention, the respective current phase and terminal of two current terminals is identified based on a known phase and known phase angle associated with a third current terminal at the location of the electrical power system. In another aspect of the present invention, the voltage phase and terminal is identified based on a known phase and known phase angle associated with a third current terminal at the location of the electrical power system. In another aspect of the present invention, the respective voltage phase and terminal of three voltage terminals is identified based on known phase and known phase angles associated with first and second current terminals at the location of the electrical power system. | 07-28-2011 |
Kenneth R. Workman, Hoffman Estates, IL US
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20120325745 | TREATING ACIDIC WATER - The invention relates to systems and methods of treating water by directing the water to a first reverse osmosis (RO) membrane; separating the water using the first RO membrane; adding a chelating agent to first permeate and/or raising the pH of the first permeate to between about 5.5 and 7.5 before a second RO membrane; and separating the first permeate into a second permeate and a second concentrate using the second RO membrane, thereby separating constituents from the water. | 12-27-2012 |
Krystal Workman, Falls Church, VA US
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20140131401 | ERGONOMIC TWIN BABY CARRIER - A child carrier for carrying two children of different sizes has a first and second child carrier portions including first and second carrier pouches, respectively, each pouch attached at its bottom to a waist support, and shoulder straps. The first and second child carrier portions are configured to be secured between the shoulder straps and directly opposite one another. At least one of the child carrier pouches is configured to extend behind the shoulder straps, such that a heavy weight in the opposite child carrier pouch that presses the shoulder straps tightly against a wearer does not compress a child therein against the wearer. Each of the child carrier pouches is curved towards a wearer to prevent a child inserted therein from facing away from the wearer and is configured to hold a child in a seated straddle position. | 05-15-2014 |
Kyle Workman, Jewett, TX US
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20140365021 | System and Method of Monitoring an Irrigation System - A monitoring system is configured to monitor electrical signals in an irrigation system. The monitoring system includes a memory and a detector coupled to an irrigation control line that is configured to provide control signals to an actuator within the irrigation system. The detector is configured to sense an electrical parameter of the control signals and to store data related to the electrical parameter in the memory. | 12-11-2014 |
Marcia Lee Workman, Lavista, NE US
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20080243659 | ELECTRIC STATEMENT PREVIEWING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for preparing and delivering credit card statements to cardholders is operated by a credit card processing entity, and includes a statement processing system and a statement preview system. Statements are previewed by a card issuer after providing statement selection criteria to the preview system. After any requested corrections are made to the previewed statements, the statements have encryption and delivery options applied, and are then electronically transmitted to cardholders. | 10-02-2008 |
Michael Workman, Melbourne, FL US
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20090315891 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC RANGE DETERMINATION OF DATA FOR DISPLAY - A system and method for automatically determining state ranges for data displayed on a display medium is disclosed. At least one metric relating to an object within a problem set is selected. Range parameters used in generating state ranges for each selected metric are specified. The range parameters include the number of state ranges for each metric and at least one statistical model. Data reflecting the values of each selected metric is input and analyzed using the range parameters, resulting in at least one state range for each of the selected metrics and statistical models. The statistical model that provides the best fit to the data is selected. The state ranges for the selected metrics and statistical model are output for use by a display medium that displays data relating to the selected metrics as a graphical representation of a state of the object to which the metric relates. | 12-24-2009 |
Michael Workman, Vancouver, WA US
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20110287637 | WIRING HARNESS FOR TOWING A VEHICLE - A wiring substrate connects an electrical system of a towed vehicle to an electrical system of a towing vehicle and includes a wiring connector configured to connect to a connector from a wiring harness of the towed vehicle, a first set of connections to connect to tail light assemblies in the towed vehicles, a second set of connections to connect to vehicle signal connections in the towed vehicle, the first and second sets of connections electrically coupled on the wiring substrate by at least one diode, and a third set of connections to connect to the towing vehicle. A towing connector connects an electrical system of a towed vehicle to an electrical system of a towing vehicle and includes a first connector configured to provide connection to a native vehicle wiring harness of the towed vehicle, a second connector arranged to provide connection to wires of the towing vehicle, a wiring substrate having conductive traces connecting selected wires from the first connector to the second connector, and diodes residing on the wiring substrate in an electrical path form by the conductive traces. | 11-24-2011 |
20130089989 | WIRING HARNESS FOR TOWING A VEHICLE - A wiring substrate connects an electrical system of a towed vehicle to an electrical system of a towing vehicle and includes a wiring connector configured to connect to a connector from a wiring harness of the towed vehicle, a first set of connections to connect to tail light assemblies in the towed vehicles, a second set of connections to connect to vehicle signal connections in the towed vehicle, the first and second sets of connections electrically coupled on the wiring substrate by at least one diode, and a third set of connections to connect to the towing vehicle. A towing connector connects an electrical system of a towed vehicle to an electrical system of a towing vehicle and includes a first connector configured to provide connection to a native vehicle wiring harness of the towed vehicle, a second connector arranged to provide connection to wires of the towing vehicle, a wiring substrate having conductive traces connecting selected wires from the first connector to the second connector, and diodes residing on the wiring substrate in an electrical path form by the conductive traces. | 04-11-2013 |
Michael George Workman, Cape Canaveral, FL US
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20140004836 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT HIDDEN MATERIALS USING AN IPHONE MOBILE TELEPHONE | 01-02-2014 |
20140355384 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT HIDDEN MATERIALS USING AN ANDROID MOBILE TELEPHONE - A system and method using an Android cellular telephone to detect hidden materials, or contraband, in an automobile by measuring vibration. The mathematical formula frequency of vibration uses the mass M which affects the vibration. As mass of solid surface changes, so does the vibration. If difference in the vibration is detected between the inspected vehicle and empty vehicle that is the baseline, it may indicate hidden materials or contraband. The Android mobile cellular telephone contains components needed to implement this system and method. An accelerometer. A vibrator. A touch screen display. A computer operating system, Android, that runs Android Java software. SQLite, a computer database. A computer network connection to the internet using a wireless network. A GPS sensor to provide the latitude and longitude location of the phone during testing The phone also provides an electrical power source using the phone battery, or wall outlet electricity. | 12-04-2014 |
Michael J. Workman, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20120042917 | GAIT TRAINING APPARATUSES, ATTACHMENTS FOR GAIT TRAINING AND RELATED METHODS - Attachments, apparatuses, and methods for partial weight bearing gait training are described. Attachments for partial weight bearing gait training may include a structure sized and configured for attachment to a walker, an undampened elastic member, and a harness. Apparatuses may include a walker with a walker frame and at least two wheels, a harness support base frame connected to the walker, a suspension arm coupled to the harness support base frame, an undampened elastic member connected to the suspension arm, and a harness connected to the undampened elastic member. Related methods of assembling a gait training apparatus and of using a gait training device are also described. | 02-23-2012 |
Nicholas Workman, Worcester, MA US
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20130318832 | SELF-RECOVERING IMPACT ABSORBING FOOTWEAR - An impact absorbing footwear device employs opposed planar sole portions engaged by a selective resistance coupling that biases the opposed planar sole portions in a non-linear manner in response to forces exerted by the wearer against the sole portion in frictional contact with a floor surface. The planar sole portions are disposed in a footwear appliance that takes the form of an athletic shoe sole. The selective resistance coupling includes a plurality of resilient deformation members that engage the planar sole portions in an opposed circumferentially aligned manner, selectively deform in response to pressure exerted by the wearer for preventing ACL and other impact related injuries, and recover to an undeformed rest position without breakaway to allow the wearer uninterrupted usage while dampening forces that surpass an injury threshold from the resilient deformation that allows the planar sole portions to temporarily misalign. | 12-05-2013 |
Reginald N. Workman, Austin, TX US
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20100322214 | WIRELESS NETWORK POLLING AND DATA WAREHOUSING - Methods and systems are provided to collect and update data on client devices connected to WiFi access points is provided. An inventory of WiFi cable modems and WiFi access points coupled to the WiFi cabled modems within a specific network is periodically collected. Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of WiFi cable modems and WiFi access points coupled to the WiFi cabled modems are periodically updated. Traps are periodically received from the WiFi access points. The traps are parsed to collect an inventory of client devices wirelessly connected to the WiFi access points and a time at which a client device connected to the WiFi access point. The WiFi access points are periodically polled to collect data on client devices, the data including a period of time that a client device has been connected to a WiFi access point and a physical location of the client device. | 12-23-2010 |
20140143408 | WIRELESS NETWORK POLLING AND DATA WAREHOUSING - Methods and systems are provided to collect and update data on client devices connected to WiFi access points is provided. An inventory of WiFi cable modems and WiFi access points coupled to the WiFi cabled modems within a specific network is periodically collected. Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of WiFi cable modems and WiFi access points coupled to the WiFi cabled modems are periodically updated. Traps are periodically received from the WiFi access points. The traps are parsed to collect an inventory of client devices wirelessly connected to the WiFi access points and a time at which a client device connected to the WiFi access point. The WiFi access points are periodically polled to collect data on client devices, the data including a period of time that a client device has been connected to a WiFi access point and a physical location of the client device. | 05-22-2014 |
Robert Workman, Morgan, UT US
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20110197735 | Blade Housing for Electronic Cutting Apparatus - A blade housing for an electronic cutting apparatus includes an outer housing having a distal end, an inner housing coupled to the inner housing and longitudinally selectively adjustable relative thereto and a blade rotatably coupled to the inner housing with a sharpened distal end. Adjustment of the inner housing relative to the outer housing adjusts an amount of the blade that protrudes from the distal end of the inner housing. | 08-18-2011 |
Robert Workman, Burlington, NC US
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20110042375 | DUAL PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH CHILD RESISTANCE AND SENIOR FRIENDLY FEATURES - A two-piece package for housing and dispensing a unit dose product. The product to be dispensed is contained on an internal slide card that is removably and lockably engaged within an outer sleeve. The package provides a child resistant and user-friendly dosing means that can be opened and closed numerous times while in use, then disposed of when all the unit doses are exhausted. | 02-24-2011 |
20110127289 | PAPERBOARD BIN-CUBE - A package is disclosed comprising a shell and a slidable tray received therein, and having at least two access modes for dispensing contents from the package. | 06-02-2011 |
20150041339 | OUTER SLEEVE AND BLANK THEREFOR - An outer sleeve includes first and second opposed side panels edges, hinge panels interconnecting the first and second side panels such that at least one chamber is defined between the first and second side panels, at least one of the hinge panels being hingedly connected to at least one of the first and second side panels along one of the opposed side edges of the at least one side panel, and at least one inner panel positioned at least in part inside the at least one chamber. The at least one inner panel includes a slide card locking mechanism for releasably locking at least one slide card in a locked position within the at least one chamber. The at least one side panel includes a release button positioned proximate the slide card locking mechanism of the at least one inner panel. The at least one inner panel is hingedly connected to one of the end edges of the at least one panel. | 02-12-2015 |
Robert Emmett Workman, Morgan, UT US
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20110116254 | LIGHTING APPARATUS; COMPONENTS THEREOF AND ASSEMBLIES INCORPORATING THE SAME - A lighting apparatus includes a body portion, a conduit coupled to the body portion, and one or more illumination components coupled to the body portion, where the one or more illumination components are in electrical communication with the conduit. A lighting apparatus kit is also disclosed. A daisy-chained lighting apparatus assembly is also disclosed. | 05-19-2011 |
20110162690 | TRANSPORTABLE SOLAR PANEL AND SUPPORT SYSTEM - A transportable solar panel and support system has a flexible base, and a plurality of photovoltaic solar panels coupled to the flexible base. The solar panels are spaced apart from one another by gaps to permit the flexible base to be configured in an unfolded condition so that the solar panels can receive sunlight, and a folded condition where the solar panels are arranged at least partially adjacent to one another. A storage compartment and receptacles are disposed on the flexible base, with at least a portion of the receptacles axially aligned with one another to span one or more of the gaps between the solar panels. Support rods are provided that are movable between a stowed position within the storage compartment when the flexible base is in the folded condition, and a deployed position within the receptacles and spanning one or more of the gaps between the solar panels when the flexible base is in the unfolded condition. | 07-07-2011 |
20110290307 | MODULAR SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM - A modular solar panel system includes solar panels mechanically and electrically interconnectable to create a modular solar panel array, and an electrical connection module on each panel, the module having an input connection and an output connection for electrically interconnecting the panels in the solar panel array. A peripheral frame member is disposed about each panel, and includes a first set of receptacles arranged on a back face, and a second set of receptacles arranged along an outside edge. The second set of receptacles are arranged along each side so that the receptacles on one panel align with the receptacles on another panel when placed adjacent one another in a generally planar edge-to-edge manner. A support structure supports the solar panel array, and includes a third set of receptacles that have a size, shape and spacing that correspond to the size, shape and spacing of the first set of receptacles on the back face and are alignable with one another to facilitate mounting of the solar panels to the support structure. Connection devices are configured to interconnect the solar panels to one another and to the support structure. | 12-01-2011 |
20120281392 | CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device is provided. The charging device includes an input interface configured to receive electrical power from a power source and charge a removable energy storage device using the electrical power from the power source. The power source may be a solar panel. The charging device may include multiple input interfaces configured to receive electrical power at different voltages. The charging device may include an output interface configured to provide electrical power to an electrical device connected to the output interface, and the circuit may be configured to provide electrical power to the output interface from at least one of the removable energy storage device and the input interface. | 11-08-2012 |
20130043826 | MODULAR AND PORTABLE BATTERY PACK POWER SYSTEM - A battery pack power system includes a plurality of modular, portable, battery modules having various capacities that can be mixed and matched with one another to suit any of a wide variety applications or provide the desired power to any of a wide variety of loads at off-grid locations. The individual battery modules are stackable or otherwise nestable or connectable with one another to permit multiple users to each separately transport a module to a desired location and then combine the modules to assemble the battery power pack. One or more flexible connectors are provided for electrically chaining the assembled battery modules to one another and that permit only one-way, correct-orientation connection of the battery modules to one another, and have no exposed electrically conductive surfaces. An inverter module is connectable to any one of the battery modules, and operates to deliver 110 VAC in a first mode and 220 VAC in a second mode to provide electrical power to a wide variety of electrical loads. The battery power pack system is rechargeable from a portable solar photovoltaic power generator, wind power generator and/or hydropower generator connectable to one of the battery modules to recharge all of the battery modules. | 02-21-2013 |
Roger L. Workman, Jeffersonville, IN US
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20090183474 | AIR FILTER - An HVAC air filter having a frame is disclosed. The frame disclosed includes filtration media and corners designed to allow for the expansion of the frame. The expansion of the frame allows for full nesting of multiple air filters. | 07-23-2009 |
20090183477 | AIR FILTER - An HVAC air filter having a frame is disclosed. The frame disclosed includes filtration media and corners designed to allow for the expansion of the frame. The expansion of the frame allows for full nesting of multiple air filters. | 07-23-2009 |
Ryan F. Workman, Gurnee, IL US
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20090123946 | IMMUNOASSAYS AND KITS FOR THE DETECTION OF NGAL - The present invention relates to NGAL immunoassays and kits, and to methods of using glycosylated mammalian NGAL and antibodies that bind to mammalian NGAL in immunoassays and kits. Among other things, the methods and kits can be employed to determine the amount of human NGAL monomer in a test sample, as well as to determine the proportion of human NGAL monomer to human NGAL dimer contained in a test sample. | 05-14-2009 |
20090325193 | Diagnostic Test For The Detection Of A Molecule Or Drug In Whole Blood - The invention provides methods of preparing a test sample for use in an assay for detecting an analyte bound by an intracellular ligand. The methods typically involve contacting the test sample with an assay reagent comprising: a lysis reagent; and a protease that has proteolytic activity for said intracellular ligand; to form a mixture compatible for use in an immunoassay without subsequent extraction steps. Other aspects of the invention include related immunoassays and test kits. | 12-31-2009 |
20100116662 | NEUTROPHIL GELATINASE-ASSOCIATED LIPOCALIN (NGAL) PROTEIN ISOFORMS ENRICHED FROM URINE AND RECOMBINANT CHINESE HAMSTER OVARY (CHO) CELLS AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, ANTIBODIES, AND METHODS OF ENRICHMENT, ANALYSIS AND USE - A composition comprising neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), which has been enriched from urine, has a molecular weight of about 24.9 kDa to about 25.9 kDa, and comprises a plurality of isoforms having isoelectric points (pIs) ranging from about 5.9 to about 9.1; a composition comprising NGAL, which has been enriched from recombinant Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, has a molecular weight of about 25.9 kDa to about 27.9 kDa, and comprises a plurality of isoforms having pIs ranging from about 5.6 to about 9.1; a method of obtaining from urine a composition comprising a plurality of isoforms of NGAL, which method comprises enriching NGAL in urine without separating molecules based on charge; a method of obtaining from recombinant CHO cells a composition comprising a plurality of isoforms of NGAL, which method comprises enriching NGAL in a composition without separating molecules based on charge; and a method of analyzing NGAL isoforms enriched from urine or recombinant CHO cells comprising analyzing an enriched composition comprising NGAL isoforms by two-dimensional electrophoresis and Western blot. | 05-13-2010 |
20100227775 | IMMUNOASSAYS AND KITS FOR THE DETECTION OF NGAL - The present invention relates to NGAL immunoassays and kits, and to methods of using glycosylated mammalian NGAL and antibodies that bind to mammalian NGAL in immunoassays and kits. Among other things, the methods and kits can be employed to determine the amount of human NGAL monomer in a test sample, as well as to determine the proportion of human NGAL monomer to human NGAL dimer contained in a test sample. | 09-09-2010 |
20110091997 | IMMUNOSUPPRESSANT DRUG EXTRACTION REAGENT FOR IMMUNOASSAYS - An improved extractive reagent composition and method for extracting an immunosuppressant drug, such as sirolimus, tacrolimus or cyclosporine, from blood samples while yielding a test sample extract that has low vapor pressure and is compatible with immunoassay components. The inventive reagent composition comprises dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), at least one divalent metal salt and water. The sample extracts resulting from use of each of these combinations have low vapor pressure and are compatible with immunochemistry assays. | 04-21-2011 |
20120288875 | Diagnostic Test For The Detection Of A Molecule Or Drug In Whole Blood - The invention provides methods of preparing a test sample for use in an assay for detecting an analyte bound by an intracellular ligand. The methods typically involve contacting the test sample with an assay reagent comprising: a lysis reagent; and a protease that has proteolytic activity for said intracellular ligand; to form a mixture compatible for use in an immunoassay without subsequent extraction steps. Other aspects of the invention include related immunoassays and test kits. | 11-15-2012 |
Ryan F. Workman, Waukegan, IL US
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20090269777 | IMMUNOASSAYS AND KITS FOR THE DETECTION OF NGAL - The present invention relates to NGAL immunoassays and kits, and to methods of using glycosylated mammalian NGAL and antibodies that bind to mammalian NGAL in immunoassays and kits. Among other things, the methods and kits can be employed to determine the amount of human NGAL monomer in a test sample, as well as to determine the proportion of human NGAL monomer to human NGAL dimer contained in a test sample. | 10-29-2009 |
20110171662 | NON-DENATURING LYSIS REAGENT - The invention provides a lysis reagent and method for preparing a test sample for use in an assay, wherein the method yields a homogeneous lysis mixture suitable for use in automated pipetting systems without the need for a centrifugation step. The lysis reagent includes a glycol and an alcohol. Other aspects of the invention include related immunoassays and test kits. | 07-14-2011 |
Stephen M. Workman, Fort Collins, CO US
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20100051547 | IMPREGNATED EXPANDED POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (ePTFE) TUBING AS A STATIONARY PHASE - A solid-phase extraction device utilizing a section of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) tubing as the stationary phase is disclosed. The microscopic pores of ePTFE tubing are impregnated with a binding agent having an affinity for a target constituent within a matrix. The matrix is prepared and loaded onto the stationary phase of the system. The target constituent is retained by the stationary phase. The constituent is stripped from the stationary phase with a stripping solution, and collected for further analysis or use. | 03-04-2010 |
20110186520 | IMPREGNATED EXPANDED POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (ePTFE) TUBING AS A STATIONARY PHASE - A solid-phase extraction device utilizing a section of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) tubing as the stationary phase is disclosed. The microscopic pores of ePTFE tubing are impregnated with a binding agent having an affinity for a target constituent within a matrix. The matrix is prepared and loaded onto the stationary phase of the system. The target constituent is retained by the stationary phase. The constituent is stripped from the stationary phase with a stripping solution, and collected for further analysis or use. | 08-04-2011 |
Steven D. Workman, Wooster, OH US
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20100173568 | SYSTEM FOR SURFACE PREPARATION - A system for preparing a surface for painting, staining, or other treatment is provided. This system includes a surface preparation material and an optional dispenser for dispensing the surface preparation material. The surface preparation material includes a single-layer or multi-layer substrate material or fabric; a sanding portion formed on the substrate, wherein the sanding portion further includes at least one abrasive substance deposited thereon or embedded therein; and a wiping portion formed on the substrate separate from the sanding portion, wherein the wiping portion further includes cleaning means for removing debris created by the sanding portion from the surface to be painted, stained, or otherwise treated. The cleaning means may be one or more dry textured regions or areas formed on the substrate or it may be one or more sticky or tacky regions or areas formed on the substrate. | 07-08-2010 |
Timothy Michael Workman, Holly Springs, NC US
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20110004997 | Mattress with a Vented Cover - A mattress to support a user that includes a core positioned within an interior space formed by a cover. The cover protects the core from damage that could result from contact with liquid or debris. A vent extends through the cover to allow airflow into and out of the interior space. The vent | 01-13-2011 |
20110004999 | Mattress with a Separate Body and Pillow Contained within a Cover - A mattress to support a user that includes a body pillow contained within a cover. The body may include first and second sides that are both configured to support the user. The body may also include a height measured between the first and second sides. The pillow may also include first and second sides that are both configured to support the user's head and neck. The pillow includes a height measured between these first and second sides that may be larger than the height of the body. The pillow may also include one or more chamfers. A cover may form an interior space to contain the body and the pillow. The cover may be sized to position the pillow outward from an end of the body in a non-overlapping arrangement. | 01-13-2011 |
Travis J. Workman, Raleigh, NC US
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20150200981 | PROVIDING GEOLOCATION NOTIFICATIONS TO INCREASE COLLABORATION BETWEEN USERS - Embodiments herein provide geolocation notifications to increase collaboration between users. Specifically, a collaboration tool is configured to receive, from a social media application, an indication of a geolocation of a first user, as well as information about an availability of the first user. A second user is notified about the geolocation of the first user and the availability of the first user, which is used to generate a collaborative meeting event for the first user and the second user according to the geolocation of the first user, the availability of the first user, an availability of the second user, and a location of the second user. The second user is automatically notified about the collaborative meeting event, which may be automatically scheduled in a calendar application. As such, the collaboration tool unifies user geolocation and availability information in order to connect interested users with one another in a mutually beneficial way. | 07-16-2015 |
Val W. Workman, Pflugerville, TX US
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20100114670 | METHOD AND TOOL FOR SYSTEMATIZING INTRODUCTION OF PROCESS MODIFICATION - The present invention relates to a method and tool for systematizing introduction of a change to a process. The method and tool provide a virtual representation of the process, which includes at least one method having a plurality of steps. Then, the method and tool identify an input required, an output produced and corresponding control logic of at least one intervening resource involved in at least one of the steps. Finally, the method and tool evaluate, based on the input require, output produced and the control logic of the at least one intervening resource, impact of the change to the at least one intervening resource. | 05-06-2010 |
20120284089 | Method and Tool for Systematizing Introduction of Process Modification - The present invention relates to a method and tool for systematizing introduction of a change to a process. The method and tool provide a virtual representation of the process, which includes at least one method having a plurality of steps. Then, the method and tool identify an input required, an output produced and corresponding control logic of at least one intervening resource involved in at least one of the steps. Finally, the method and tool evaluate, based on the input require, output produced and the control logic of the at least one intervening resource, impact of the change to the at least one intervening resource. | 11-08-2012 |
Wayne T. Workman, Duncan, SC US
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20090293430 | Method for positioning a loaded bag in a vacuum chamber - A method of positioning a loaded bag in a vacuum chamber includes loading a bag by placing a product in the bag; placing the bag on an infeed conveyor that is transparent to IR; advancing the bag, on the conveyor, to a sensing apparatus including an infrared camera disposed above the conveyor, and a bank of LED's disposed below the conveyor; interrogating the loaded bag, using the sensing apparatus, with infrared radiation to detect the trailing edge of the product inside the bag; transmitting information acquired from the interrogating step to a PLC; advancing the interrogated loaded bag a distance, based in the information acquired from the interrogating step, to a vacuum chamber including a heat seal assembly; and heat sealing the loaded bag with the heat seal assembly to close the bag mouth. | 12-03-2009 |