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Aaron Young, Chicago, IL US
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20150262076 | Ambulation Prediction Controller for Lower Limb Assistive Device - Embodiments of the systems and methods described herein relate to a control unit comprising a memory having stored thereon a feature database that includes feature data, a portion of which is labeled with a transition from an ambulation mode and a memory having stored thereon a pattern recognition controller that is trained using the labeled feature data, wherein the pattern recognition controller is configured to predict the ambulation mode of an assistive device and the control unit is configured to communicate with sensors coupled to the assistive device. | 09-17-2015 |
Arlen James Young, Chicago, IL US
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20140279279 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING CUSTOMER PURCHASING PROCESSES - A customer purchasing workflow management functionality related to a customer account hosted by a vendor system is presented on a client computing device in a dashboard page. The system allows a customer to visualize purchasing workflows and processes by authorized purchasers and by authorized approvers, including the spending and approval limits associated with each, and the relationships therebetween. The system further provides for editing of the stored information comprising the purchasing workflows and processes. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian D. Young, Chicago, IL US
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20160110900 | System And Method For Dynamically Combining Images To Display Textual Content In The Form Of An Image - The system and method for providing a composite image corresponding to a textual message. The composite image is generated by receiving a text message, parsing out styling information, using predetermined size and spacing for combinations of typographical characters in combinations with a graphics editing routine which allows for the recognition and translation of text into a series of images which can then be presented to a viewer as a composite image. | 04-21-2016 |
David Young, St. Charles, IL US
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20090314319 | Apparatus and Method for Holding and Tilting an Umbrella - Apparatus and methods are provided for holding and tilting an umbrella. The apparatus comprises at least one spring connected to an umbrella pole so that operation of the spring(s) moves the umbrella pole so as to adjust the pole angle of the umbrella. The apparatus also comprises a pivot for the umbrella pole that allows angular motion of the umbrella pole. The apparatus also comprises a rotary bearing capable of rotating around an axis of the umbrella pole. The spring(s) and the pivot can be connected to the rotary bearing. The present apparatus can also include a shade umbrella and an outdoor table. Methods for tilting an umbrella are also provided. | 12-24-2009 |
20100258150 | Apparatus and Method for Holding and Tilting an Umbrella - Apparatus and methods are provided for holding and tilting an umbrella. The apparatus comprises at least one spring connected to an umbrella pole so that the spring(s) is extended or retracted when the pole angle of the umbrella is adjusted. The apparatus also comprises a pivot between an umbrella holder and a bracket that allows angular motion of the umbrella pole. The apparatus also comprises a rotary bearing capable of rotating around an axis of the umbrella pole. The spring(s) and the pivot can be connected to the rotary bearing. The present apparatus can also include a shade umbrella. Methods for tilting an umbrella are also provided. | 10-14-2010 |
20110192434 | Apparatus and Method for Holding and Tilting an Umbrella - Apparatus and methods are provided for holding and tilting an umbrella. The apparatus comprises at least one spring connected to an umbrella pole so that the spring(s) is extended or retracted when the pole angle of the umbrella is adjusted. The apparatus also comprises a pivot between an umbrella holder and a bracket that allows angular motion of the umbrella pole. The apparatus also comprises a rotary bearing capable of rotating around an axis of the umbrella pole. The spring(s) and the pivot can be connected to the rotary bearing. The present apparatus can also include a shade umbrella. Methods for tilting an umbrella are also provided. | 08-11-2011 |
David Matthew Young, Gurnee, IL US
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20100024818 | CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER ADAPTER WITH FLUSH ARRANGEMENT - A respiratory apparatus including an adapter assembly and a catheter assembly. The adapter assembly includes ventilator, respiratory, access, and flush ports. The access port includes a conduit defining a passageway. The flush port projects from the conduit and is fluidly open to the passageway at an outlet. The catheter assembly includes a catheter assembled to a fitting. The fitting includes a hub and a tube, with the tube defining an exterior surface, an interior surface forming a lumen, a circumferential groove in the exterior surface, and a plurality of apertures fluidly open to the lumen and the circumferential groove. The tube is sized to be slidably received within the passageway such that upon final assembly, a fluid pathway is formed between the flush port and a distal end of the catheter via the flush port outlet, the circumferential groove, the plurality of apertures, and the lumen. | 02-04-2010 |
Delbert G. Young, Groveland, IL US
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20110245139 | Fabric Softener Active Composition - A fabric softener active composition, comprising from 65 to 95% by weight of a bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-dimethylammonium chloride fatty acid ester having a molar ratio of fatty acid moieties to amine moieties of from 1.80 to 1.96, an average chain length of the fatty acid moieties of from 16 to 18 carbon atoms and an iodine value of from 0 to 50, from 2 to 8% by weight of a fatty acid triglyceride having an average chain length of the fatty acid moieties of from 10 to 14 carbon atoms and an iodine value of from 0 to 15, and from 3 to 12% by weight of an alcohol selected from ethanol, 1-propanol and 2-propanol has low melt viscosity, high stability towards dealkylation in the molten state and low flammability. | 10-06-2011 |
Fred Young, Naperville, IL US
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20140260954 | FLUID END WITH PROTECTED FLOW PASSAGES AND KIT FOR SAME - This application describes systems for protecting steel fluid end body flow passages from direct impingement by high pressure fracking fluid. These fluid end body flow passages are protected by components in the form of cartridges and sleeves, This disclosure also describes kits and methods which utilize these systems to provide enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance as well as improved fatigue properties and extended service life to these fluid ends. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271266 | FLUID END WITH PROTECTED FLOW PASSAGES AND KIT FOR SAME - This application describes systems for protecting steel fluid end body flow passages from direct impingement by high pressure fracking fluid. This fluid end body flow passages are protected by components in the form of cartridges and sleeves in one embodiment, a sleeve in another embodiment and a sleeve with dual cartridges in a further embodiment. This disclosure also describes kits which utilize these systems to provide enhanced erosion and corrosion resistance as well as improved fatigue properties and extended service life to these fluid ends. | 09-18-2014 |
20160032701 | FLUID END WITH PROTECTED FLOW PASSAGES - Fluid end for high pressure reciprocating pump, in particular for hydraulic fracturing pumps, comprising: a body having a first bore ( | 02-04-2016 |
Hoi Young, Lake Villa, IL US
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20100271312 | Menu Configuration System and Method for Display on an Electronic Device | 10-28-2010 |
20110072388 | Method and Apparatus for Altering the Presentation Data Based Upon Displacement and Duration of Contact | 03-24-2011 |
Hoi L. Young, Lake Villa, IL US
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20080289000 | METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR MANAGING APPLICATIONS - The present invention provides a method for managing an application at an electronic device ( | 11-20-2008 |
20130007653 | Electronic Device and Method with Dual Mode Rear TouchPad - A method is provided in a user interface of an electronic device with a touch screen display with a first touch-sensitive surface on a first side and a second touch-sensitive surface on a second side. The method includes operating the device in a default mode; receiving a predetermined first touch input while in the default mode; enabling a navigation mode on the second touch-sensitive surface based on the receiving the predetermined first touch input; navigating through an image on the a touch screen display based on a further touch input on the second touch-sensitive surface while in the navigation mode; and disabling the navigation mode on the second touch-sensitive surface and operating the electronic device in the default mode based on a predetermined second touch input. | 01-03-2013 |
James Luke Young, Buckley, IL US
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20100325952 | Systems for roof irrigation, including modular apparatus with sub-irrigation technology, and methods for installation and maintenance of systems - Two designs for rooftop irrigation apparatus are provided. The apparatus employ sub-irrigation and wicking technology to nourish vegetation supported by the apparatus. The apparatus may be placed on outdoor surfaces such as roofs. The first apparatus comprises interlocking modules. The use of sub-irrigation technology enables the modules to sustain a wide variety of plant-life. In addition, the plants may be removed and replaced easily by other plants, including hydroponic plants and vegetables. The second apparatus is a tray that contains an array of wicked protrusions that may hold plant roots and nourish the plants through sub-irrigation. Both apparatus may utilize control systems to control the level of water underneath the vegetation. Excess water may be stored in an auxiliary tank for later use or discharged from the system to decrease apparatus load. | 12-30-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Young, Wheaton, IL US
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20090076726 | Transmission line data acquisition system - Acquiring structural defects and vegetation conditions on electric transmission lines and the right of way a touch screen laptop including memory capability associated with a GPS unit. Operating the laptop off of store geographic coordinates of structures and acquiring such coordinates when desired. The touch screen has buttons corresponding to the conditions for entry to memory a record of conditions corresponding to that ascribed to the button. Capturing a structure for data entry when a preselected distance exists between the laptop and a structure and further programmed to enter into memory any condition entries through the touch screen, releasing when the distance is exceeded, and recording to memory all entries made during capture. Photos can be taken of a condition and a voice note can be generated for a condition, both being recorded in memory with condition entries and all indexed to the captured structure. The serial capture and release is paused to maintain the capture of a particular structure beyond the preselected distance is exceeded and stays on the currently captured structure. The system can accommodate single circuit lines and multiple circuit lines. The system can capture a voice note and a still photo relating to and of the condition detected and store in association with the entered defect. The system also includes the capability of locating support structures as in a survey through the operation to the laptop by the observer. The system will report to any asset management media. | 03-19-2009 |
Jerry Young, Chicago, IL US
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20080255986 | Targeting an Individual Customer for a Credit Card Promotion at a Point of Sale - Techniques are described for targeting customers with offers for pre-approved credit. The techniques can be employed while the customer is engaged in a business transaction at a merchant's point-of-sale by pre-screening for creditworthiness using basic customer information known to the merchant. The pre-screening can be performed on behalf of a single lender or in a cascading fashion on behalf of multiple lenders should the customer fail initial pre-screens. Additionally, techniques are described for using a cascading approach on customer-initiated credit applications, such that an applicant declined credit from one lender is automatically considered for credit from another lender via an arrangement between the lenders. | 10-16-2008 |
Jesse L. Young, Woodstock, IL US
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20100217796 | INTEGRATED CLIENT FOR USE WITH A DISPERSED DATA STORAGE NETWORK - An integrated client computer for accessing a dispersed data storage network is disclosed. A client program operating on the client computer accepts commands from a user and in response, issues network messages to a plurality of slice servers implementing a dispersed data storage network. Data slices can be read, written or modified using the disclosed integrated client computer. | 08-26-2010 |
Jesse Louis Young, Woodstock, IL US
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20110016122 | COMMAND LINE INTERPRETER FOR ACCESSING A DATA OBJECT STORED IN A DISTRIBUTED STORAGE NETWORK - A user device includes a DSN interface operably coupled with a DSN memory and a DS processing module for storing and retrieving a data object from the DSN memory, wherein the data object is partitioned into a plurality of data segments and wherein each of the plurality of data segments is stored in the DSN memory as a plurality of encoded data slices that are generated based on an error encoding dispersal function. The user device also includes a command line interpreter operable to interpret a file command as a request to display the data object by an application program, determine the data object is stored in the DSN memory and request the DSN processing module to retrieve the data object from the DSN memory and provide the data object to the application program. | 01-20-2011 |
20140123316 | ACCESS CONTROL OF DATA IN A DISPERSED STORAGE NETWORK - A method begins by a dispersed storage (DS) processing module receiving, from a user device, a data access request and accessing hierarchical data access control information. The method continues with the DS processing module obtaining a logical memory access control file from the hierarchical data access control information and determining a data access request type of the request is within access rights of the user device. When the data access request type is within the access rights of the user device, the method continues with the DS processing module obtaining a data object access control file from the hierarchical data access control information. The method continues with the DS processing module determining, from the data object access control file, whether the data access request type is restricted. When the data access request type is not restricted, the method continues with the DS processing module processing the data access request. | 05-01-2014 |
20140344284 | COMMAND LINE INTERPRETER FOR ACCESSING A DATA OBJECT STORED IN A DISTRIBUTED STORAGE NETWORK - A user device includes a DSN interface operably coupled with a DSN memory and a DS processing module for storing and retrieving a data object from the DSN memory, wherein the data object is partitioned into a plurality of data segments and wherein each of the plurality of data segments is stored in the DSN memory as a plurality of encoded data slices that are generated based on an error encoding dispersal function. The user device also includes a command line interpreter operable to interpret a file command as a request to display the data object by an application program, determine the data object is stored in the DSN memory and request the DSN processing module to retrieve the data object from the DSN memory and provide the data object to the application program. | 11-20-2014 |
Joe Young, Downs, IL US
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20140142987 | System and Method for Automating Insurance Quotation Processes - A system method for automating an insurance quotation are disclosed. The system and method may include receiving a first data set, the first data set related to an image of a first user data form, wherein the image has been subjected to a data integrity check prior to receipt, generating a second data set, the second data set related to the image of the first user data form, the second data set based at least on an OCR process applied to the first data set, and applying a plurality of business rules to the second data set in order to generate an insurance quotation. | 05-22-2014 |
Joel Young, Lockport, IL US
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20150233672 | Weapon Safety Device - Disclosed is a safety device that maintains a weapon inside a holster in a locked state without requiring the gun to be removed from the holster beforehand. In the embodiments, a single safety device can be used on a variety of holsters to lock the gun inside the holster, without requiring removal of the gun from the holster, therefore preventing children or other unauthorized individuals from accessing the gun and the gun's trigger. | 08-20-2015 |
Joel Young, Chicago, IL US
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20140263497 | WEAPON SAFETY DEVICE - Disclosed is a safety device that maintains a weapon inside a holster in a locked state without requiring the gun to be removed from the holster beforehand. In the embodiments, a single safety device can be used on a variety of holsters to lock the gun inside the holster, without requiring removal of the gun from the holster, therefore preventing children or other unauthorized individuals from accessing the gun and the gun's trigger. | 09-18-2014 |
Matt Young, Chicago, IL US
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20120075325 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING MOLECULAR PROBES AND CHROMOSOMES - The present invention relates to systems and methods for displaying molecular probes and chromosomes, and chromosome information with which the probes are associated. | 03-29-2012 |
20120235372 | INFANT WAGON - An infant wagon includes a body having a seating surface. A number of wheels and a handle are attached to the body. A seatback is pivotally attached to the body adjacent to the seating surface. The seatback may be pivoted between a folded position where the seating surface is covered, an upright position and a reclined position. An infant seat is removably attached to the seatback when in the reclined position. | 09-20-2012 |
Matthew E. Young, Chicago, IL US
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20120324913 | ICE MAKING, TRANSFERRING, STORING AND DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR A REFRIGERATOR - An ice making, transferring and storing system includes an icemaker located in the fresh food compartment and an ice storage bin, located in one of the fresh food and freezer compartments, for receiving ice from the icemaker. A first ice transfer mechanism delivers ice from the icemaker to the ice storage bin. An ice dispenser is located in one of the fresh food and freezer doors. A second ice transfer mechanism selectively delivers ice from the ice storage bin to the ice dispenser. | 12-27-2012 |
20120324918 | MULTI-EVAPORATOR REFRIGERATOR - A refrigeration system for a refrigerator having a freezer compartment, a fresh food compartment, an icemaker in the fresh food compartment includes distinct freezer, fresh food and icemaker evaporators and associated valving operating in conjunction with a common compressor and condenser in order to effectively regulate temperatures in specified zones of the refrigerator throughout various operational modes including at least a freezer cooling mode, a fresh food cooling mode and an ice harvesting mode. The icemaker can be serially linked with the fresh food evaporator during cooling of the fresh food compartment, while being also being selectively isolated for the ice harvesting mode. | 12-27-2012 |
20120324919 | ICEMAKER WITH SWING TRAY - A clear ice making system and method utilizes an ice forming tray pivotally connected to opposing side walls of an icemaker housing. Ice forming fingers of a dedicated evaporator extend into fluid within the ice forming tray, and are cooled by communication with the refrigerant circulating system of the refrigerator. A motor oscillates the ice forming tray about a longitudinal axis at a frequency of about 0.4-0.6 hertz as fluid channels freezes on the ice forming fingers over time, forming clear ice pieces. During an ice dispensing event, the motor pivots the ice making tray about the longitudinal axis such that fluid remaining within the ice making tray drains into a fluid reservoir below. The ice forming fingers are then heated to release the clear ice pieces for transfer from the fresh food compartment to the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. | 12-27-2012 |
20140353945 | FOLDABLE WAGON - A foldable wagon is provided having a collapsible frame that converts the wagon from a use configuration to a folded configuration for storage and transportation. The foldable wagon has a collapsible frame positonable in an open position and a collapsed position, a plurality of wheels coupled to the collapsible frame, a plurality of substantially rigid seats pivotally coupled to the collapsible frame, and a flexible housing about the collapsible frame to form a sidewall for the wagon. The substantially rigid seats each having a substantially rigid seat back and a substantially rigid seat bottom hingedly coupled to the seat back. | 12-04-2014 |
20150107276 | ICEMAKER WITH SWING TRAY - A clear ice making system and method utilizes an ice forming tray pivotally connected to opposing side walls of an icemaker housing. Ice forming fingers of a dedicated evaporator extend into fluid within the ice forming tray, and are cooled by communication with the refrigerant circulating system of the refrigerator. A motor oscillates the ice forming tray about a longitudinal axis at a frequency of about 0.4-0.6 hertz as fluid channels freezes on the ice forming fingers over time, forming clear ice pieces. During an ice dispensing event, the motor pivots the ice making tray about the longitudinal axis such that fluid remaining within the ice making tray drains into a fluid reservoir below. The ice forming fingers are then heated to release the clear ice pieces for transfer from the fresh food compartment to the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. | 04-23-2015 |
Matthew Edward Young, Chicago, IL US
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20140103616 | FOLDABLE TRICYCLE - A foldable tricycle that transitions between a use orientation, and a transport or storage orientation. The tricycle has a frame including a first end and a second end of the frame, a fork rotatably connected adjacent the first end of the frame, a front wheel rotatably connected to the fork, and a handlebar assembly coupled to the fork to allow for steering of the fork. The tricycle also has first and second rear wheels adjacent the second end of the frame in the use position. The rear wheels are positioned a first distance from a longitudinal axis of the frame in the use position. The first and second wheels can be transitioned to a storage position adjacent the first end of the frame and at a second distance from the longitudinal axis of the frame in the storage position, wherein the first distance from the frame is greater than the second distance from the frame. The tricycle may also have a folding assembly pivotably coupled to the second end of the frame at a first pivot location. As such, the first and second rear wheels may be connected to the folding assembly to simultaneously transition the first and second rear wheels to a storage position with the folding assembly | 04-17-2014 |
Michael David Young, Morton, IL US
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20130262497 | Inspection Tool - An electronic tool is disclosed to collect form data to determine if physical adjustments are required by a physical object. The forms may be device agnostic and the data may be stored in a way that the forms may be created, reviewed and edited on virtually any device that can execute a web browser and have periodic network access. | 10-03-2013 |
Michael J. Young, Chicago, IL US
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20130263867 | SURGICAL DRAPE - A surgical drape made of a sheet of surgical drape material, includes a frangible outline defined on the sheet that defines a removable area of the sheet that is separable from the sheet by tearing along the first frangible outline to define a first fenestration through the sheet. A frangible line extends from the frangible outline to an outer peripheral edge of the sheet and defines a pre-defined path of tearing along which the sheet may be torn from the removable area to the outer peripheral edge. | 10-10-2013 |
20130312770 | SURGICAL DRAPE - A surgical drape includes a first sheet of surgical drape material secured to a second sheet of surgical drape material by a removable adhesive disposed along an overlapping joint. A pre-defined work-through area is defined in a central portion of the surgical drape, and the overlapping joint intersects with the work-through. Optionally, removable areas of pre-defined size and shape around the work-through area are defined by frangible paths so that the work-through area can be selectively enlarged by tearing along one or more of the frangible paths to remove one or more of the removable areas. A tab facilitates gripping by a user for separating the first sheet from the second sheet. The work-through area may be a pre-cut opening or a pre-defined tear-away removable portion of the first and/or second sheets. | 11-28-2013 |
Paul R. Young, Wheaton, IL US
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20090104685 | REDUCING INSOLUBLE DEPOSIT FORMATION IN ETHANOL PRODUCTION - The present inventors have surprisingly discovered that phytic acid tenaciously precipitates with soluble metals in food or fuel ethanol-processing fluid, producing insoluble organometallic salt deposit or scale on the processing equipment that must be removed in order to facilitate further ethanol processing. The present invention relates to converting phytic acid salts or phytates to inorganic phosphates to improve metal solubility and reduce deposition within processing equipment. | 04-23-2009 |
20090260454 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING CORROSION IN NON-AQUEOUS, NON-CONDUCTIVE LIQUIDS - The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting in a non-aqueous, non-conductive liquid. The present method also relates to a corrosion inhibitor that can be employed in such a liquid. The method can include measuring or detecting the present corrosion inhibitor with a magnetic flow meter. | 10-22-2009 |
20120093979 | PREVENTING PHYTATE SALT DEPOSITION IN POLAR SOLVENT SYSTEMS - The present inventors have surprisingly discovered that phytic acid tenaciously precipitates with soluble metals in food or fuel ethanol-processing fluid, producing insoluble organometallic salt deposit or scale on the processing equipment that must be removed in order to facilitate further ethanol processing. The present invention relates to converting phytic acid salts or phytates to inorganic phosphates to improve metal solubility and reduce deposition within processing equipment. | 04-19-2012 |
20120238004 | REDUCING INSOLUBLE DEPOSIT FORMATION IN ETHANOL PRODUCTION - The present inventors have surprisingly discovered that phytic acid tenaciously precipitates with soluble metals in food or fuel ethanol-processing fluid, producing insoluble organometallic salt deposit or scale on the processing equipment that must be removed in order to facilitate further ethanol processing. The present invention relates to converting phytic acid salts or phytates to inorganic phosphates to improve metal solubility and reduce deposition within processing equipment. | 09-20-2012 |
20140093898 | REDUCING INSOLUBLE DEPOSIT FORMATION IN ETHANOL PRODUCTION - The present inventors have surprisingly discovered that phytic acid tenaciously precipitates with soluble metals in food or fuel ethanol-processing fluid, producing insoluble organometallic salt deposit or scale on the processing equipment that must be removed in order to facilitate further ethanol processing. The present invention relates to converting phytic acid salts or phytates to inorganic phosphates to improve metal solubility and reduce deposition within processing equipment. | 04-03-2014 |
20150118103 | CORROSION INHIBITING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Compositions and methods for inhibiting the corrosion of metals in contact with an aqueous system are provided. The method of inhibiting corrosion includes maintaining effective amounts of (1) an amino acid-based polymer, such as a polyaspartic acid compound, and (2) a dispersible and/or soluble tin compound in the aqueous system. The corrosion inhibiting components of the treatment may be added simultaneously or separately into the water of the aqueous system, i.e., provided either in a single treatment product or as separate products. The single treatment single treatment product may include the amino acid-based polymer and a dispersible and/or soluble tin compound. Such a corrosion inhibiting composition may optionally also include a polycarboxylic acid chelating agent and/or a carboxylate/sulfonate functional copolymer. | 04-30-2015 |
20150240274 | REDUCING INSOLUBLE DEPOSIT FORMATION IN ETHANOL PRODUCTION - The present inventors have surprisingly discovered that phytic acid tenaciously precipitates with soluble metals in food or fuel ethanol-processing fluid, producing insoluble organometallic salt deposit or scale on the processing equipment that must be removed in order to facilitate further ethanol processing. The present invention relates to converting phytic acid salts or phytates to inorganic phosphates to improve metal solubility and reduce deposition within processing equipment. | 08-27-2015 |
20150284659 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR INCREASING RECOVERY OF OIL FROM FERMENTATION PROCESSES - The present invention relates to a method for increasing recovery of oil, such as vegetable oil, from a fermentation process. | 10-08-2015 |
20150284859 | CORROSION INHIBITING COMPOSITIONS - Compositions for inhibiting the corrosion of metals in contact with an aqueous system are provided. The corrosion inhibiting compositions may be used to maintain effective amounts of (1) an amino acid-based polymer, such as a polyaspartic acid compound, and (2) a dispersible and/or soluble tin compound in the aqueous system. The corrosion inhibiting compositions include the amino acid-based polymer and a dispersible and/or soluble tin compound and may optionally include a polycarboxylic acid chelating agent and/or a carboxylate/sulfonate functional copolymer. | 10-08-2015 |
Peter C. Young, Marengo, IL US
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20140190235 | Draw and Iron Apparatus - An apparatus for forming a container body from a metal blank has a ram, a blank holder, an annular die, an annular die holder, an insert and a plurality of ironing rings. The ram is centered about a longitudinal axis. The blank holder has an aperture through which the ram passes, The annular die is substantially axially aligned with the ram and adapted to allow the ram to pass therethrough. The annular die holder has a recessed portion adapted for receiving the annular die therein. The recessed portion has an annular, arcuate concave surface. The insert is located within the recess between the annular, arcuate concave surface and the annular die. The insert has a support surface for supporting the annular die thereon opposite an annular, arcuate, convex surface in operative engagement with the annular, arcuate concave surface and swivelable thereon. The plurality of ironing rings is substantially axially aligned with the ram. | 07-10-2014 |
Richard L. Young, Sycamore, IL US
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20130003231 | OVERVOLTAGE PREVENTION IN AN AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - An example method of detecting a generator overvoltage condition includes predicting a primary control current to provide a predicted control current, monitoring the primary control current, and detecting a generator overvoltage condition based on a comparison of the predicted control current to the primary control current. The method interrupts the primary control current based on the comparing. | 01-03-2013 |
Roger Young, Prophetstown, IL US
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20140191070 | Hammer - The various embodiments disclosed and pictured illustrate a hammer for comminuting various materials. The embodiments pictured and described herein are primarily for use with a rotatable hammermill assembly. The hammer includes a connector end having a rod hole therein, a contact end for delivery of energy to the material to be comminuted, and a neck affixing the connector end to the contact end. The neck is formed with at least one neck recess therein. In other embodiments, one or more shoulders are positioned around the periphery of the rod hole for added strength. In still other embodiments, the contact end is configured with more than one contact surface. | 07-10-2014 |
Roger T. Young, Prophetstown, IL US
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20100025511 | Hammermill Hammer - An improved free swinging hammer mill hammer design is disclosed and described for comminution of materials such as grain and refuse. The hammer design of the present art is adaptable to most hammer mill or grinders having free swinging systems. The improved hammermill hammer may incorporate multiple comminution edges for increased comminuting efficiencies. The design as disclosed and claimed may be forged to increase the strength of the hammer. A rod hole shoulder surrounding a portion of the rod hole adjacent the neck may be reduced in the radial dimension. The shape of the hammer body may be varied, as disclosed and claimed, to further improve hammer strength, or reduce or maintain the weight of the hammer while increasing the amount of force delivered to the material to be comminuted. | 02-04-2010 |
20110042498 | Hammer - The various embodiments disclosed and pictured illustrate a hammer for comminuting various materials. The embodiments pictured and described herein are primarily for use with a rotatable hammermill assembly. The hammer includes a connector end having a rod hole therein, a contact end for delivery of energy to the material to be comminuted, and a neck affixing the connector end to the contact end. The neck is formed with at least one neck recess therein. In other embodiments, one or more shoulders are positioned around the periphery of the rod hole for added strength. In still other embodiments, the contact end is configured with more than one contact surface. | 02-24-2011 |
Shawn Young, Algonquin, IL US
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20110297678 | STOPPER AND LANYARD LOOP COMBINATION FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A stopper ( | 12-08-2011 |
20150122688 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A CONTAINER OR ITS CONTENTS - Certain embodiments of the present invention include a retainer, a lid, and a sensor, where the sensor is configured to detect information about the retainer, the lid, or the contents in the retainer. The sensor also may be configured to communicate with an internal or external computer system, thereby facilitating showing the detected information as a representation via a display element. In certain embodiments, the system may include an action element such as an open/close lid opening assembly configured to permit automatically or manually opening or closing a drink aperture or another type of dispensing aperture. | 05-07-2015 |
Taylor Young, Peoria, IL US
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20150020932 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING A ROCKER ARM - A method of remanufacturing a rocker arm is provided. The rocker arm includes a body defining a center hole for receipt of a shaft, a first arm extending radially away from the center hole, and a second arm extending radially away from the center hole in a direction opposite the first arm. The second arm is configured to be operatively engaged with a valve mechanism and includes a contact surface configured to engage with a braking member. The contact surface includes a worn upper hardened surface. The method includes machining the contact surface to a depth less than a predefined tolerance limit to remove the worn upper hardened surface and create a generally planar unhardened contact surface. The method further includes hardening the unhardened contact surface using a laser to create a repaired contact surface with a surface hardness of greater than at least Rockwell C 50. | 01-22-2015 |
20160069222 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING A ROCKER ARM AND REMANUFACTURED ROCKER ARM - A method of remanufacturing a rocker arm having a body defining a socket portion is disclosed. The method includes machining the socket portion to remove a worn surface and form a seat configured to receive an insert member therein. The method further includes disposing the insert member within the seat and coupling the insert member to the seat. | 03-10-2016 |
Taylor D. Young, Peoria, IL US
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20160138436 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING A ROCKER ARM AND A REMANUFACTURED ROCKER ARM - A method of remanufacturing a rocker arm having a body defining a contact surface is provided. The contact surface is configured to engage with a braking member and having a worn portion thereon. The method includes machining the contact surface to remove the worn portion and to form an opening configured to receive an insert member therein. The insert member includes an upper surface configured to engage with the braking member. The method further includes coupling the insert member to the opening. | 05-19-2016 |
Warren Young, Northbrook, IL US
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20140258309 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A REVIEW PLATFORM - A method for personalizing reviews for a user on a social network, comprising the steps of: receiving from at least two or more users a rating and a recommendation for a reviewable item, wherein the rating is numerical value in a rating scale, and wherein a recommendation is a binary endorsement; receiving a request from a user to view the ratings and recommendations for one or more reviewable items; determining a combined rating and an combined recommendation for all users of the social network at one or more social degrees for the one or more reviewable items; and displaying, by a user interface, the combined rating and combined recommendation for all users of the social network at one or more social degrees for the one or more reviewable items. | 09-11-2014 |
William Young, Quincy, IL US
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20100311511 | Jump Shot Tool for Billiards and Pool - Equipment and methods for shooting a billiards jump shot to hop a cue ball off the surface of a billiards table. A billiards jump shot tool supports a pool cue white shooting a jump shot, providing the necessary lateral support for the pool cue at the correct height, enabling a novice player to shoot a very difficult billiards jump shot with i only a minimum amount of practice. | 12-09-2010 |
William J. Young, Winnetka, IL US
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20140032397 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED REAL-ESTATE LEASE PROGRAM - A computer-implemented, real-estate program identifying real-estate properties of interest to prospective tenants and investors and providing composite price information including purchase and non-purchase-related expenses about lease-to-purchase options. | 01-30-2014 |