Zimmer, US
Agnes Zimmer, Lexington, KY US
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20130085206 | AQUEOUS PIGMENTED YELLOW INKJET INK COMPOSITION - The invention relates to an aqueous yellow inkjet ink composition for use in ink jet printers comprising an aqueous carrier, a yellow pigment, a polymeric dispersant, a surfactant, and a specific cosolvent mixture comprising a C | 04-04-2013 |
Agnes Kam Zimmer, Lexington, KY US
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20110012968 | CYAN INKJET INK HAVING IMPROVED PRINT QUALITY WITH POROUS PHOTO MEDIA - The present invention relates to cyan dye-based inkjet inks having improved permanence when jetted onto porous photo media. The inkjet ink includes a copper phthalocyanine dye having sulfonylamine groups, at least three co-solvents comprising about 18% to about 24% of the composition of the ink by weight, a penetrant, at least one wetting agent, and water. | 01-20-2011 |
20110014374 | YELLOW INKJET INK HAVING IMPROVED PRINT QUALITY WITH POROUS PHOTO MEDIA - The present invention relates to yellow dye-based inkjet inks having improved permanence when jetted onto porous photo media. The inkjet ink includes a mixture of at least two yellow dyes, at least three co-solvents comprising about 18% to about 24% of the composition of the ink by weight, a penetrant, at least one wetting agent, and water. | 01-20-2011 |
20110014375 | MAGENTA INKJET INK HAVING IMPROVED PRINT QUALITY WITH POROUS PHOTO MEDIA - The present invention relates to magenta dye-based inkjet inks having improved permanence when jetted onto porous photo media. The inkjet ink includes a mixture of at least two magenta dyes, at least three co-solvents comprising about 18 to about 24% of the composition of the ink by weight, a penetrant, at least one wetting agent, and water. | 01-20-2011 |
20110014376 | INKJET INK HAVING IMPROVED HIGH RESOLUTION NOZZLE PLATE COMPATIBILITY - The present invention relates to inkjet inks having improved compatibility with high resolution nozzle plate materials such that the inkjet inks resist clogging nozzles and flooding upon jetting. The inkjet ink includes one or more colorants, at least three co-solvents comprising about 18% to about 24% of the composition of the ink by weight, a penetrant, at least one wetting agent, and water. | 01-20-2011 |
20130261219 | AQUEOUS MAGENTA INKJET INK COMPOSITION CONTAINING A MIXTURE OF A SELF-DISPERSED PIGMENT AND A XANTHENE DYE - The invention relates to an aqueous magenta inkjet ink composition for use in ink jet printers comprising a mixture of a self-dispersed magenta pigment surface modified with functional group and a xanthene dye. The magenta ink of the present invention also contains an aqueous carrier, a polymeric additive, a surfactant, and a specific cosolvent mixture selected from the group consisting of a C | 10-03-2013 |
Birch Zimmer, Corvallis, OR US
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20130063477 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING A MOVABLE OBJECT TO CONTROL A COMPUTER - A method from controlling a computer is disclosed. The method includes receiving position data defining an actual position of a sensed object, applying a first scaling profile to the position data. The first scaling profile includes at least one scaling curve defining a relationship between the actual position relative to a virtual position in a rendered scene within an application program executed on the computer. The scaling curve defines a range of actual positions of the sensed object relative to a range of changes in virtual position. The method further includes controlling display of the rendered scene according to the first scaling profile, where changes in actual movement of the sensed object generate corresponding scaled movement of the virtual position in the rendered scene. | 03-14-2013 |
Brian Zimmer, Indianapolis, IN US
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20080269603 | SITE MARKER VISIBLE UNDER MULTIPLE MODALITIES - Various embodiments of a site marker are disclosed that comprise a body portion and a marker element. The body portion is constructed of a bioabsorbable material and defines at least one cavity therein. The marker element is captured within one of the cavities. The marker element is constructed of a material that may be imaged under at least one imaging modality. | 10-30-2008 |
20090131815 | MARKER DEPLOYMENT DEVICE - A marker deployment system is provided, including at least one cannula, a site marker and at least one wire. The cannula has a tubular side-wall and a distal opening. The cannula defines at least one aperture extending through the side-wall. The wire is selectively interposed within the cannula, and a distal wire end extends through the aperture. A portion of the wire is secured to an end portion of the site marker. The wire is pulled taut at the aperture, thereby at least partially aligning the end portion of the site marker with the distal opening of the cannula. | 05-21-2009 |
20090131914 | PUSH BUTTON PULL BACK DEVICE - A site marker deployment device includes a housing defining a first portion, an outer cannula at least partially interposed within the first portion and having a proximal end and a distal end defined by an outer cannula aperture, an inner member at least partially interposed within the outer cannula, a first biasing portion, a second biasing portion, wherein the second biasing portion will selectively urge the outer cannula to move proximally relative to the inner member, and a site marker selectively disposed within the outer cannula adjacent the inner member, near the distal end of the outer cannula. The first biasing portion will selectively urge a site marker at least partially within the outer cannula. | 05-21-2009 |
20090247900 | PUSH BUTTON ADJUSTABLE SPACER - A medical system includes a first medical device having a first medical device engaging end, an introducer including an introducer cannula having a proximal end and a distal end, and an axial distance adjustment system for providing an adjustable distance between at least a portion of the first medical device end and the introducer cannula distal end. The adjustment system includes an inner member and an outer member. One of the inner member and the outer member includes a first interference surface. The other of the inner member and the outer member includes a second interference surface and a third interference surface. The inner member is at least partially interposed within the outer member and selectively axially moveable therebetween. The inner member and the outer member are selectively restrained from axial movement therebetween when the first interference surface contacts one of the second interference surface and the third interference surface. | 10-01-2009 |
20090247901 | LATCHING SIDE REMOVAL SPACER - A medical system includes a first medical device having a first engaging portion and a first cannula extending therefrom, a second medical device having a second engaging portion and a second cannula extending therefrom, an introducer having an introducer cannula and an axial distance adjustment system for providing an adjustable length between the introducer cannula distal end and at least a portion of one of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion. The adjustment system includes at least one spacer having a side opening for permitting the at least one spacer to be interposed between the introducer and at least one of the first medical device and the second medical device. At least one of the first cannula and the second cannula may be selectively interposed within the side opening when at least a portion of the at least one of the first cannula and the second cannula is at least partially interposed within the introducer cannula. | 10-01-2009 |
20100286627 | Biopsy Site Marker Deployment Device - A biopsy marker deployment device adapted to selectively deposit a marker in a target location, such as a biopsy site. In one embodiment, the device includes a deployment assembly comprising a cannula adapted to house at least one marker, an outlet aperture defined by a portion of the cannula, and an actuatable pushrod slidably disposed and movable within the cannula. The deployment assembly further comprises a selectively opening outlet door movable between an open position and a closed position. The outlet door is biased in the closed position and at least partially obstructs the aperture in the closed position to prevent a marker from reentering the cannula upon deployment. | 11-11-2010 |
Brian Joseph Zimmer, Dubuque, IA US
Brooke A. Zimmer, Appleton, WI US
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20080264180 | System and method for measuring volume of ingested fluid - An audio sensor and receiver detect, discriminate and count the number of liquid swallows to determine the volume of fluid ingested. | 10-30-2008 |
Brooke Ashley Zimmer, Neenah, WI US
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20120330260 | Disposable Absorbent Article With Side Lying Leakage Improvement - An absorbent article having improved leakage protection when the wearer of the absorbent article is lying on their side. The absorbent article has a surge layer in liquid communication with a portion of the garment facing region and a portion of a side edge of the absorbent core. | 12-27-2012 |
Brooke Ashley Zimmer, Appleton, WI US
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20090062757 | Wetness indicator with hydrophanous element for an absorbent article - An absorbent article is provided for absorbing a liquid, the absorbent article including a chassis including a liner, an outer cover, and an absorbent structure positioned between the liner and the outer cover, the chassis including a front region and a back region, the front region and the back region defining a waist region therebetween. The absorbent article also includes a wetness indicator positioned adjacent the liner or the outer cover, the wetness indicator including a hydrophanous tissue layer having an absorbent-structure-facing side and being in liquid communication with the absorbent structure or the liner, and an indicator material disposed between the absorbent-facing side of the tissue layer and the absorbent structure. The absorbent article can also include a film layer disposed adjacent the tissue layer, and the indicator material can include an active constituent adapted to wick along the tissue layer when the absorbent article is insulted. | 03-05-2009 |
Donald N. Zimmer, Marshalltown, IA US
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20110174048 | REFLARE TOOL AND PROCESS - A flaring body has first and second opposing ends. A perimeter surface intersects the first end, and a flaring surface is located between the perimeter surface and the second end. The perimeter surface has a first cross-sectional profile with a first area, and the flaring surface having a second cross-sectional profile with a second area less than the first area. The perimeter surface and the flaring surface are joined by an inside, rounded corner. A crimping body has a top surface and an opposing bottom surface, and an interior surface that forms defines a passageway that connects said top and bottom surfaces. The interior surface has a third cross-sectional profile with a third area larger than the first area. The flaring body is slidably captureable in the passageway. The interior surface further has a crimping channel that extends along at least a portion thereof and terminates at the bottom surface. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174299 | HEAT EXCHANGER HAVING AN INTERFERENCE RIB - One aspect of this disclosure provides a heat exchanger that comprises a first panel half coupled to a corresponding second panel half that form a passageway having at least a first chamber adjacent an inlet end of the passageway and a second chamber and overlapping interference patterns formed in each of the first and second panel halves that extend along at least a portion of the length of the passageway and located between at least the first and second chambers. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174302 | HEAT EXCHANGER EXPANDED OVERLAP JOINT - A furnace heat exchanger assembly includes first and second heat exchanger halves. The first heat exchanger half includes a first half of an exhaust channel and an inner joint flange half at an end thereof. The second heat exchanger half includes a second half of the exhaust channel and an outer joint flange half at an end thereof having first and second capturing tabs. The first and second heat exchanger halves are coupled together such that the first and second capturing tabs substantially overlap the inner joint flange half to form a joint flange. | 07-21-2011 |
Ethan Z. Zimmer, East Greenwich, RI US
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20120007998 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NETWORKED CAMERA CONTROL - Methods and systems for providing fluid real-time camera control of at least one camera to at least one network user via a network including the internet. A control pad or area can be provided to camera users via an application or applet that can be calibrated to provide fluid camera control. Compressed or uncompressed analog, digital, or streaming video and audio data can also be provided to the users to allow real-time low latency continuous audio/visual feedback. Multiple camera users can obtain control of a camera using a dynamic queuing technique that can allow single user camera control for certain time intervals. An administrator can establish user camera control parameters including camera control intervals for subscriber users versus non-subscriber users, camera usurping by an administrator, elimination of camera control privileges for a user, and denial of camera control requests by a user. | 01-12-2012 |
George M. Zimmer, Kent, WA US
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20110311928 | HEATER FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS STORAGE TANK - A catalytic tank heater includes a catalytic heating element supported on an LPG tank by a support structure that holds the element in a position facing the tank. Vapor from the tank is provided as fuel to the heating element, and is regulated to increase heat output as tank pressure drops. The heating element is internally separated into a pilot heater and a main heater, with respective separate fuel inlets. The pilot heater remains in continual operation, but the main heater is operated only while tank pressure is below a threshold. Operation of the pilot heater keeps a portion of the catalyst hot, so that, when tank pressure drops below the threshold, and fuel is supplied to the main heater, catalytic combustion quickly expands from the area surrounding the pilot heater to the remainder of the catalyst. | 12-22-2011 |
20140212822 | HEATER WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE - A catalytic tank heater includes a removably attached catalytic heater cartridge having catalytic material. The heater is attached to an LPG tank to position the catalytic heater cartridge to face the tank. The catalytic heater cartridge covers a plenum chamber of the catalytic tank heater. A fuel distribution header and heating element are positioned within the plenum chamber and are controlled to initiate combustion of the catalytic material to heat the tank. Vapor from the tank is provided as fuel to the catalytic tank heater, and is regulated to increase heat output as tank pressure drops. The catalytic heater cartridge can be replaced with a new cartridge while at the location of the tank on a property. | 07-31-2014 |
Gregory Alan Zimmer, St. Paul, MN US
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20090008271 | Oral care package and arrangements thereof - An array of oral care packages is disclosed. The array includes a first group of display packages and a second group of display packages. Each display package of the first group is for a distinct oral care product, and each of the display packages of the first group have a first package characteristic and a logo. Each of the display packages of the second group include the logo and a second package characteristic distinct from the first package characteristic, and the display packages of the second group do not include the first package characteristic. | 01-08-2009 |
Isaac Thomas Zimmer, Galena, OH US
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20130125772 | NON-ENERGETICS BASED DETONATOR - A detonator system is provided for use with explosives that utilizes two subsystems. A first subsystem functions as a non-explosives based detonator, which does not contain any explosives. The second subsystem is an initiating subsystem, which includes an initiating pellet. To set off an explosive event, the non-energetics based detonator is coupled to the initiating subsystem and the non-energetics based detonator is commanded to provide a suitable signal to the initiating subsystem that is sufficient to function the initiating pellet. Further, the initiating subsystem can be integrated directly into an associated explosive such as a booster that has been configured to receive the initiator subsystem without changing the hazard class of the booster. | 05-23-2013 |
Jeff Zimmer, Nashville, TN US
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20080312710 | IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEVICE PROVIDING INTRINSIC CONDUCTION SEARCH WITH PREMATURE ATRIAL CONTRACTION PROTECTION AND METHOD - The extended AV interval of an auto intrinsic conduction search of an implantable cardiac stimulation device has premature atrial contraction protection. A timer times a base AV interval and the extended AV interval. If the heart is paced with the extended AV interval and a premature atrial contraction is detected, the extended AV interval is maintained. Once a predetermined number of consecutive premature atrial contractions are detected, the extended AV interval is reset to the base AV interval. | 12-18-2008 |
John Zimmer, Canton, MI US
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20080224501 | INVISIBLE DIVISION BAR MODULAR ASSEMBLY - A surround molding module incorporates an invisible division bar assembly. The invisible division bar includes a support or glass encapsulation that does not extend outwardly beyond the plane of the exterior surface of fixed and movable windows of the vehicle. It provides a butt joint between these window edges. The support also carries a guide member that provides tracking with a guide extending outwardly from a glass encapsulation secured to the movable window. A glass run channel is also secured to the support along the rear vertical edge of the movable window. An effective window guide tracking system is provided that has improved wind noise and a flush window appearance with no off-set. | 09-18-2008 |
20080282617 | Inner Garnish Assembly - A one-piece inner garnish assembly is provided for an associated vehicle window opening. The garnish assembly includes a weatherseal assembly and a garnish joined thereto prior to installation on the associated vehicle. In one embodiment, the weatherseal assembly includes first and second legs extending from a base portion. Each leg includes a low friction seal lip such as flock or TPV for sealingly engaging surface of the associate vehicle window. The garnish is a molded component that is joined to the weatherseal assembly, for example, in a preferred embodiment the garnish is joined to a leg of the weatherseal assembly. In another embodiment of the garnish assembly, a belt seal with integral garnish and molded transition members at opposite ends are provided. | 11-20-2008 |
20120091746 | INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY MODULE SYSTEM - A one-piece inner garnish assembly module system (MS) joins an inner garnish molding (IG), primary seal (PS), glass run (GR), and inner beltline weatherstrip (IB) into a single component prior to installation of the module system on a vehicle. The garnish is secured to the glass run along the A and B pillars, and the interconnecting header portion of a vehicle door. In addition, the primary seal is operatively associated or secured to the garnish, and may be pin-mounted to the door, or mechanically connected, and/or adhesively secured to the door. | 04-19-2012 |
20130152472 | WEATHERSTRIP INCORPORATING PINCH SENSOR, NEW PINCH SENSORS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A weatherstrip such as a glass run incorporates an associated anti-entrapment sensor. The glass run includes an elastomeric material having first and second legs interconnected by a base wall that together receive an associated automotive window peripheral edge and a recess formed in the elastomeric material dimensioned to receive the associated anti-entrapment sensor therein. The recess has a substantially T-shaped cross-sectional cavity in one embodiment and the pinch sensor has a substantially T-shaped cross-sectional conformation dimensioned for mating receipt in the T-shaped cavity. Facing, first and second flexible sidewall portions flex for ease of insertion and retention of the pinch sensor in the cavity. A fusible layer secures the weatherstrip and pinch sensor after assembly thereof. Preferably, the weatherstrip is formed from multiple materials, one of which is a low friction material. | 06-20-2013 |
John Zimmer, Brooklyn, NY US
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20140047638 | Concealable Bed System - Several embodiments of a new concealable bed system, which comprises a new combination of a folding bed assembly ( | 02-20-2014 |
John C. Zimmer, Lafayette, LA US
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20130181062 | Misting Fan System and Method - A fan system for use on oil and gas rigs. The system includes a hydraulic motor for generating a rotational force from a hydraulic fluid, a water pump member for pumping water, a control member for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid and water. The system also includes a fan device having a plurality of individual blades for providing an airflow, with the fan device being operatively connected to the hydraulic pump member and a nozzle connected to the water pump member for spraying a mist, with the nozzle containing a variable opening for varying the pressure and volume of water discharged. A leak path is provided for capturing and channeling leaking fluids so that fluids are contained within the fan device not in the air stream. | 07-18-2013 |
John P. Zimmer, Canton, MI US
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20120091751 | GLASS RUN WITH APPLIQUE ASSEMBLY - A trim or weatherstrip assembly secured to an associated vehicle. The assembly includes a cover portion that overlies an associated vehicle adjacent an edge. A connection member is defined on the cover portion. A fastener portion includes a detent connection member having first and second portions for operatively and alternatively engaging the connection member in a shipping, first position and in an installed, second position. | 04-19-2012 |
John P. Zimmer, Boulder, CO US
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20130137643 | MATERNAL SIALIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION - The invention provides methods and compositions for improving fetal and child health and development through nutritional supplementation with, for example, sialic acid. Sialic acid can be provided to a female before, during and/or after pregnancy to improve the health and development of a fetus and/or child. The sialic acid can be in a variety of forms in the supplements. | 05-30-2013 |
20140080767 | MATERNAL SIALIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION - The invention provides methods and compositions for improving fetal and child health and development through nutritional supplementation with, for example, sialic acid. Sialic acid can be provided to a female before, during and/or after pregnancy to improve the health and development of a fetus and/or child. The sialic acid can be in a variety of forms in the supplements. | 03-20-2014 |
John Paul Zimmer, Boulder, CO US
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20130137767 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Arthritis with Docosahexaenoic Acid - The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for treating arthritis in a subject, comprising administering about 430 mg to about 12.4 g of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) per day in a dosage form to the subject in need thereof, wherein the dosage form is substantially free of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and substantially free of non-alpha tocopherol. | 05-30-2013 |
Joseph Zimmer, Seattle, WA US
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20080311538 | DENTAL DRILL STOP - A dental drill stop that is couplable with a dental drill to provide guidance for a dental surgeon regarding proper drill depth for drilling into a portion of a patient such as the patient's jawbone or gum tissue and jawbone. | 12-18-2008 |
Justin Zimmer, Mason, OH US
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20090032374 | Sortation system pusher - A sortation conveyor has overlapping pusher shoes stealth profile upper surface and a “cow catcher” edge which reduces interference with mislocated packages. In a tube type sortation conveyor of one aspect of the present invention, the center of the tubes are vertically offset upwards from the center of the chain pins which allows a single pusher cap design to be used with a round tube type and a slat type sortation conveyor. In another aspect of the invention, the pusher cap has a single, common mounting surface which accepts pusher pads of different divert angles. | 02-05-2009 |
Justin J. Zimmer, Mason, OH US
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20100116620 | SORTATION CONVEYOR - A sortation conveyor has a divert guide path which is configured to guide pushers to engage articles disposed on an endless conveying surface at an initial impact which does not result in an out of control situation even at high speeds. The divert guide path is disposed at a plurality of divert angles, and guides pushers to engage articles at a low initial contact divert angle and first lateral speed and to accelerate the articles to a final divert angle and second, higher, lateral speed. The pushers may be undergoing lateral acceleration at the time initial contact is made with the articles. | 05-13-2010 |
Justin J. Zimmer, Dayton, OH US
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20130140138 | SORTATION CONVEYOR - A sortation conveyor has a divert guide path which is configured to guide pushers to engage articles disposed on an endless conveying surface at an initial impact which does not result in an out of control situation even at high speeds. The divert guide path is disposed at a plurality of divert angles, and guides pushers to engage articles at a low initial contact divert angle and first lateral speed and to accelerate the articles to a final divert angle and second, higher, lateral speed. The pushers may be undergoing lateral acceleration at the time initial contact is made with the articles. | 06-06-2013 |
Kenneth J. Zimmer, Freehold, NJ US
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20090080193 | LED BASED HAZARDOUS LOCATION LIGHT WITH VERSATILE MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS - The present invention relates generally to a lighting apparatus for hazardous locations. In one embodiment, the lighting apparatus comprises a light engine, a heat sink coupled to the light engine, a stalk coupled to the light engine for externally coupling a power supply to the light engine and an electrical wiring splice box coupled to the stalk. | 03-26-2009 |
20100084979 | APPARATUS FOR USING HEAT PIPES IN CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF AN LED LIGHT UNIT - A light emitting diode (LED) light unit is disclosed. For example, the LED light unit includes at least one support plate having one or more inner openings. At least one LED array may be coupled to an LED board. The LED light unit also includes at least one heat pipe coupled to the LED board, wherein said LED board is coupled to the at least one support plate. | 04-08-2010 |
20110280019 | HAZARDOUS LOCATION LIGHTING FIXTURE WITH A HOUSING INCLUDING HEATSINK FINS SURROUNDED BY A BAND - An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a uniform light output illumination pattern. The illumination device includes an array of LEDs, each having a LED central axis. The LED central axis of the array of LEDs is angled approximately toward a central point. The illumination source includes a reflector with a conic or conic-like shape. The reflector wraps around the front of the LED to redirect the light emitted along a LED central axis. A housing of the LED illumination device can include a plurality of heatsink fins at a periphery, and a band can be formed within or outside of the heatsink fins. | 11-17-2011 |
20130155687 | HAZARDOUS LOCATION LIGHTING FIXTURE WITH A HOUSING INCLUDING HEATSINK FINS - An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a uniform light output illumination pattern. The illumination device includes an array of LEDs, each having a LED central axis. The LED central axis of the array of LEDs is angled approximately toward a central point. The illumination source includes a reflector with a conic or conic-like shape. The reflector wraps around the front of the LED to redirect the light emitted along a LED central axis. A housing of the LED illumination device can include a plurality of heatsink fins at a periphery, and a band can be formed within or outside of the heatsink fins. | 06-20-2013 |
20140098542 | HAZARDOUS LOCATION LIGHTING FIXTURE WITH A HOUSING INCLUDING HEATSINK FINS SURROUNDED BY A BAND - An LED (light emitting diode) illumination device that can generate a uniform light output illumination pattern. The illumination device includes an array of LEDs, each having a LED central axis. The LED central axis of the array of LEDs is angled approximately toward a central point. The illumination source includes a reflector with a conic or conic-like shape. The reflector wraps around the front of the LED to redirect the light emitted along a LED central axis. A housing of the LED illumination device can include a plurality of heatsink fins at a periphery, and a band can be formed within or outside of the heatsink fins. | 04-10-2014 |
20140159578 | APPARATUS FOR USING HEAT PIPES IN CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF AN LED LIGHT UNIT - A light emitting diode (LED) light unit is disclosed. For example, the LED light unit includes at least one support plate having one or more inner openings. At least one LED array may be coupled to an LED board. The LED light unit also includes at least one heat pipe coupled to the LED board, wherein said LED board is coupled to the at least one support plate. | 06-12-2014 |
Kevin Zimmer, Greene, NY US
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20110046775 | Facility Wide Mixed Mail Sorting and/or Sequencing System and Components and Methods Thereof - The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed. | 02-24-2011 |
20140148944 | Facility Wide Mixed Mail Sorting and/or Sequencing System and Components and Methods Thereof - The invention generally relates to a facility wide sorting and/or sequencing system for improving product processing operations and, more particularly, to a facility wide system and related functionality for simultaneously sorting and sequencing mixed mail pieces such as, for example, flats and letter mail pieces. The flats and letter mail pieces are placed in frames so that all types of mail pieces can be sorted and/or sequenced simultaneously through merging and diverting a stream of filled trays into and out of different streams at a full or substantially full transport speed. | 05-29-2014 |
Linda A. Zimmer, Austin, TX US
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20100031019 | SECURE APPLICATION ROUTING - Disclosed is a computer implemented method and apparatus to secure a routing path. A local node receives a request for secure route identification from an upstream node. Responsive to receiving a request for secure route identification, the local node transmits a local node security level and an authentication key to the upstream node. The local node determines whether at least one downstream node is authentic and has sufficient security level from a second-level downstream node. The local node may then establish a socket to the upstream node. | 02-04-2010 |
20130232502 | METHODOLOGY FOR SECURE APPLICATION PARTITIONING ENABLEMENT - A computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for configuring a partition with needed system resources to enable an application to run and process in a secure environment. Upon receiving a command to create a short lived secure partition for a secure application, a short lived secure partition is created in the data processing system. This short lived secure partition is inaccessible by superusers or other applications. System resources comprising physical resources and virtual allocations of the physical resources are allocated to the short lived secure partition. Hardware and software components needed to run the secure application are loaded into the short lived secure partition. | 09-05-2013 |
Linda Ann Zimmer, Austin, TX US
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20090118839 | METHODOLOGY FOR SECURE APPLICATION PARTITIONING ENABLEMENT - A computer implemented methods data processing system, and computer program product for configuring a partition with needed system resources to enable an application to run and process in a secure environment. Upon receiving a command to create a short lived secure partition for a secure application, a short lived secure partition is created in the data processing system. This short lived secure partition is inaccessible by superusers or other applications. System resources comprising physical resources and virtual allocations of the physical resources are allocated to the short lived secure partition. Hardware and software components needed to run the secure application are loaded into the short lived secure partition. | 05-07-2009 |
Luke P. Zimmer, Pomfret, CT US
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20150204455 | GRID VALVE APPARATUS - A grid valve may include an annular stationary plate having a first annular surface, and an annular rotatable plate disposed on the annular stationary plate and rotatable relative to the annular stationary plate. The annular rotatable plate may have a second annular surface, and each of the annular stationary plate and the annular rotatable plate may define a plurality of holes in the respective annular surfaces thereof. The grid valve may further include a first magnet disposed on the first annular surface and a second magnet disposed on the second annular surface such that the first magnet repels the second magnet. | 07-23-2015 |
Marcy Zimmer, Warren, MI US
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20080206476 | METHOD FOR COATING MICROPOROUS SURFACES - A process for coating microporous surfaces which have pores with a size of from 10 to 1500 nm, in which the surfaces in question are coated with at least one coating material curable thermally and with actinic radiation, after which the resulting film(s) is(are) cured thermally and with actinic radiation, wherein the coating material or at least one of the coating materials comprises | 08-28-2008 |
Mark Zimmer, Katy, TX US
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20090113409 | System and Method For Updating Software Using Updated Data From External Sources - A system and method for automatically updating reference values includes a processing device configured to execute a software application. The software application employs one or more dynamic data items which change as a function of time. A memory device is configured to store at least one table including the one or more dynamic data items which change as a function of time. An update mechanism is configured to check one or more external information sources for current values of the one or more dynamic data items and update the one or more dynamic data items in the at least one table such that upon execution of the software application a most recently updated value is employed for the one or more dynamic data items. | 04-30-2009 |
Michael Zimmer, Fleming Islands, FL US
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20110287153 | Hot press for creating an ornamental design in already cooked food products - The present invention comprises a device, apparatus, system and method and combinations thereof that provides a plate with an ornamental design such as but not limited to grooves such as found on grilled food articles in “panini” style sandwiches that attaches to a hot press machine wherein already cooked food articles, such as bread, are placed into the heated press, compressed, and removed from the press after an ornamental design has been applied to the food article. | 11-24-2011 |
Michael E. Zimmer, Springville, IN US
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20100085556 | UNIVERSAL LASER RANGE EVALUATION AND VERIFICATION SYSTEM - A test station for testing a laser range finder is disclosed. The test station may be a mobile test station. The test station may include an optical system having a first portion which aligns an eyepiece of the test station to the laser range finder, a second portion which aligns the eyepiece to a first range target spaced apart from the test station, and a third portion which aligns the laser range finder to the first range target. | 04-08-2010 |
20110149055 | EXTERNAL MOUNTED ELECTRO-OPTIC SIGHT FOR A VEHICLE - An electro-optic display unit is disclosed. The electro-optic unit may be mountable to an exterior of a vehicle and may be rotatable about a single axis of rotation. | 06-23-2011 |
Michael M. Zimmer, Tallahassee, FL US
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20100021682 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR INCREASING Z-AXIS THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF COMPOSITE SHEET MATERIAL - Methods are provided for making a composite material that includes (a) providing at least one sheet which includes woven or non-woven glass fibers, carbon fibers, aramid fibers, or nanoscale fibers; and (b) stitching a plurality of stitches of a thermally conductive fiber through the at least one sheet in a Z-axis direction to form paths of higher conductivity through the sheet of material to increase its thermal conductivity in the Z-axis. | 01-28-2010 |
Michael T. Zimmer, Lake Hopatcong, NJ US
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20120196640 | SYSTEM, VOICE CABLE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR VOICE COMMUNICATION - Disclosed is a system for voice communication that includes a power supply assembly, at least one handset configured to transmit voice signals, a voice cable assembly communicably coupled with the power supply assembly and the at least one handset, and a main terminal communicably coupled with the voice cable assembly. The voice cable assembly includes a cable harness configured to receive a predetermined power from the power supply assembly and to receive voice signals from the at least one handset. Also, the voice cable assembly includes a voice cable circuit card assembly communicably coupled with the cable harness to receive the predetermined power and the voice signals from the cable harness. The voice cable circuit card assembly is configured to adapt the voice signals by utilizing the predetermined power in order to match a predefined voice requirement. Further disclosed are a voice cable assembly and a method for voice communication. | 08-02-2012 |
Mindy M. Zimmer, Los Alamos, NM US
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20130037707 | MEASUREMENT OF ISOTOPE RATIOS IN COMPLEX MATRICES - The present techniques are directed to a method for microprobe analyses of isotope ratios in inhomogeneous matrices. The method includes selecting matrix standards that have matrices that resemble a target matrix. A bulk isotope analysis is run on each of the matrix standards to determine a bulk isotope ratio value. A microprobe analysis is run on each of the matrix standards to determine a microprobe isotope ratio values for each of the plurality of matrix standards. Spurious values are eliminated from the microprobe isotope ratio values. The microprobe isotope ratio values are averaged for each of the matrix standards to create an average microprobe isotope ratio value associated with each of the matrix standards. The bulk isotope ratio value for each of matrix standards is plotted against the average microprobe isotope ratio value associated with each of the matrix standards to create a matrix corrected calibration curve. | 02-14-2013 |
Nathan Zimmer US
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20130132061 | JUST-IN-TIME STATIC TRANSLATION SYSTEM FOR EMULATED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - A computing system and method of executing a software program and translation of instructions for an emulated computing environment. The computing system includes a programmable circuit capable of executing native instructions of a first instruction set architecture and incapable of executing non-native instructions of a second instruction set architecture. The emulator operates within an interface layer and translates non-native applications hosted within an emulated operating system for execution. The computing system includes translated memory banks defined at least in part by the emulated operating system and capable of native execution on the programmable circuit, where the emulated operating system is incapable of execution on the programmable circuit. The computing system includes a linker configured to manage association of at least one of the one or more translated memory banks to the interface layer for native execution by the programmable circuit in place of a corresponding bank of non-native instructions. | 05-23-2013 |
Nathan Zimmer, Hudson, WI US
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20130262820 | EVENT LOGGER FOR JUST-IN-TIME STATIC TRANSLATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for event logging in a just-in-time static translation system are disclosed. One method includes executing a workload in a computing system having a native instruction set architecture, the workload stored in one or more banks of non-native instructions. At least a portion of the workload is further included in one or more banks of native instructions and executing the workload comprises executing at least part of the workload from the one or more banks of native instructions. The method also includes determining an amount of time during execution of the workload in which the execution of the workload occurs from the one or more banks of native instructions. The method includes generating a log including performance statistics generated during execution of the workload, the performance statistics including the amount of time. | 10-03-2013 |
Nathan T. Zimmer, Hudson, WI US
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20100205400 | EXECUTING ROUTINES BETWEEN AN EMULATED OPERATING SYSTEM AND A HOST OPERATING SYSTEM - Approaches for emulating an operating system. A method includes executing a first operating system (OS) on an instruction processor. The first OS includes instructions of a first instruction set that are native to the instruction processor. A second OS is emulated on the first OS and includes instructions of a second instruction set that are not native to the instruction processor. An emulated transfer-of-control instruction is determined during emulation of the second OS to target either instructions of the first set or the second set. In response to determining that instructions of the first set are targeted, control is transferred to the targeted instructions of the first set on the instruction processor. In response to determining that instructions of the second set are targeted, the targeted instructions of the second set are retrieved and emulated. | 08-12-2010 |
20100205603 | SCHEDULING AND DISPATCHING TASKS IN AN EMULATED OPERATING SYSTEM - Approaches for dispatching routines in an emulated operating system. A method includes executing a first operating system (OS) on an instruction processor of a data processing system. The first OS includes instructions of a first instruction set that are native to the instruction processor. A second OS is emulated on the first OS and includes instructions of a second instruction set that are not native to the instruction processor. A first plurality of tasks is created by the emulated second OS. The first OS individually schedules the first plurality of tasks and dispatches the first plurality of emulated tasks for emulation according to the scheduling. | 08-12-2010 |
Patrick John Zimmer, Arnolds Park, IA US
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20140076408 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AND CONTROLLING A STATIC FLUID PRESSURE THROUGH A VIBRATING METER - A method for operating a fluid flow system ( | 03-20-2014 |
Robert A. Zimmer, Loveland, CO US
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20080237893 | Anti Pad To Reduce Parasitic Capacitance And Improve Return Loss In A Semiconductor Die And Package - An apparatus for minimizing parasitic capacitance on a semiconductor die includes a semiconductor die having a least one signal line and at least one plane and an anti pad located between the at least one signal line and the at least one plane. | 10-02-2008 |
Robert B. Zimmer, Franklin, WI US
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20100258389 | Air Bladder Actuator for Railroad Car Retarder - An air bladder actuator for a railroad car retarder utilizes a simplified stroke limiting arrangement that can be used in new actuator construction or applied as a retrofit assembly to an existing air cylinder actuated retarder. | 10-14-2010 |
Robyn A. Zimmer, Snyder, NY US
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20080283205 | Window origami panels and the like - A curtain kit comprising a sheet of curtain material having a sheet perimeter and a plurality of fastener elements spaced along and adjacent the sheet perimeter to be attached to mating fastener elements respectively on a structural member for hanging one edge portion of the curtain sheet from the structural member. The plurality of sheet fastener elements are positioned along and adjacent the sheet perimeter in a quantity and spacing over the entirety of the sheet perimeter to be attached to respective ones of the structural member fastener elements for hanging various other edge portions of the curtain sheet from the structural member so that the curtain can be hung from the structural member in a variety of alternative origami-like patterns. The curtain kit includes one or more of the structural member, the structural member fastener elements, a printed instruction sheet for hanging the curtain in at least one of the patterns, codes for identifying said sheet fastener elements, a cover member for hiding the structural member from view, and decorative accessories. A decorative sheet kit comprises a sheet of material having at least one hole therein, a decorative member sized for covering the hole, and a clip attached to the decorative member for clipping to an edge of the hole. | 11-20-2008 |
20090294077 | Easy access hanging structure for window origami panels - A curtain or other panel comprising a sheet of material having a plurality of fastener elements spaced along and adjacent the sheet perimeter to be attached to mating fastener elements respectively on a structural member for hanging one edge portion of the sheet from the structural member. The plurality of sheet fastener elements are positioned along and adjacent the sheet perimeter in a quantity and spacing over the entirety of the sheet perimeter to be attached to respective ones of the structural member fastener elements for hanging other edge portions of the sheet from the structural member so that the panel can be hung from the structural member in a variety of alternative origami-like patterns. | 12-03-2009 |
Ronald A. Zimmer, Dewitt, IA US
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20100052349 | Handle For A Carrying Case - A carrying case including a handle-receiving portion having a recess extending along at least one side of the handle-receiving portion, one or more first attachment mechanisms in the recess, a handle including an inner layer and an outer layer, the outer layer including a material having a durometer value less than a durometer value of the handle-receiving portion, wherein the handle is adapted to attach into the recess, and wherein the handle includes one or more second attachment mechanisms for engaging the first attachment mechanisms. | 03-04-2010 |
20100108549 | Blow Molded Tool Chest Without Fasteners - A blow-molded carrying chest which includes an integrally molded frame with a top frame member slideably engaged with the left and right frame members. The frame includes a base frame member, and right and left frame members integrally molded to the base frame member. A top frame member is slideably engaged with the right and left frame members to secure the top frame member and assemble the carrying chest without requiring any fasteners. Below the top frame member is a plurality of drawers which are locked by hinged doors on the right and left frame members that prevent the plurality of drawers from sliding when the carrying chest is in transport. | 05-06-2010 |
20100303581 | Plastic Product With Insert - A device for joining a plastic part to a second part with an insert adapted to thread into the plastic part. The insert includes a longitudinal body with outer threads, a hole in the longitudinal body with female threads, and an annular flange. Protrusions and recesses on the bottom of the annular flange alternate in a radial pattern. The insert is threaded into an opening in the plastic part. The protrusions and recesses of the insert interact with the plastic part to resist over rotation of the insert. The opening in the plastic part may include a hole and a counter bore portion. The counter bore includes protrusions and recesses. The protrusions and recesses alternate in a radial pattern. When the insert is threaded into the opening, the protrusions and recesses of the insert interact with the protrusions and recesses of the plastic part and resist over rotation. | 12-02-2010 |
20130167351 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING BLOW MOLDED PARTS WITHOUT USE OF FASTENERS - System and method for assembling blow molded parts without the use of separate fasteners, including a tab-and-slot or dovetail mortise and tenon joint that includes a slide-and-lock tab feature. A retention barb on the tab slides along a ramp to engage with a receptacle within the slot. Tabs and slots can have varying widths to create mutual incompatibility with other joint components that are otherwise similarly constructed. An optional stopper on the tab and corresponding notch within the slot can add an additional axis of incompatibility with other joints throughout the assembly. These features prevent incorrect assembly and allow convenient redesigns. | 07-04-2013 |
20130175739 | Method and Apparatus for In-Mold Finishing of Blow Molded Parts - An apparatus for creating a blow molded article is provided, including a mold having first and second mold portions that, when located adjacent each other along a seam, at least partially enclose a mold cavity, wherein the mold cavity at least partially defines a molding surface against which a wall of the blow molded article is blown during blow molding, a first cutting device moveably disposed in the first mold portion, and a second cutting device moveably disposed in the second mold portion, wherein the first and second cutting devices, when in an activated position, each have a cutting surface that extends into the mold cavity by an amount substantially equal to a desired wall thickness of the blow molded article. | 07-11-2013 |
20130216741 | Method And System For Assembling Blow Molded Panels To Create Cantilevered Structures - Assembling blow molded parts to form cantilevered structures incorporating a joint among three blow molded parts. A joint incorporates connector components from each part. One part comprises a cantilever, and has a tab with a through hole disposed substantially at the fixed end. The other two parts are assembled using a barbed post-and-hole joint, such that the post is inserted through the hole in the tab. The tab acts in tension at an angle to oppose the moment and shear generated by the weight of the cantilever. Other aspects of the invention include an additional dovetail joint connecting the cantilever part and the other part or parts, The dovetail joint may be blind, and may contribute to supporting the weight of, as well as opposing the moment and shear. | 08-22-2013 |
20140131531 | Method For Assembling Blow Molded Tubes - A support post includes a first tube with a first support face at its end and at least one groove in the first support face. The support post further includes a second tube with a barrel at its end having a diameter smaller than the first tube and dimensionally matched to a hole in the first support face. The second tube further includes at least one track on the barrel that engages the at least one groove and at least one hook on the barrel that engages a flange in the interior of the first tube. The second tube further includes a second support face at an end of the barrel that engages the first support face. The components are dimensioned so as to form a tight fit between the first and second support faces and the hook and flange to prevent bending motion between the first and second tubes. | 05-15-2014 |
20150097319 | Method and Apparatus for In-Mold Finishing of Blow Molded Parts - A method for creating a blow molded article includes providing a first mold portion and a second mold portion, each having an inner molding surface against which a wall of the blow molded article is blown, positioning a first cutting device moveably disposed in the first mold portion and a second cutting device moveably disposed in the second mold portion into an activated position, whereby the first and second cutting devices extend beyond the molding surface by a predetermined amount, disposing a parison of molten material between the first and second mold portions, positioning the first and second mold portions adjacent each other along a seam to enclose a mold cavity, introducing pressurized fluid into parison to expand it against the molding surface, thereby forming a final shape of the article, and displacing the first and second cutting devices to create a cut in the blow molded article. | 04-09-2015 |
Scott Zimmer, Charlotte, NC US
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20140172693 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFECTING APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACES FOR PERSONAL PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS - Systems, processes, and computer programs are disclosed for facilitating personal payment transactions. In some embodiments, disclosed embodiments may provide an interface dialog engine for providing a dynamic and customized interface for effecting the personal payment transaction; a funding source engine for providing options to fund the payment; an payee identity engine for identifying the intended payee receiving the payment; a routing option engine for providing options to route the payment; and a messaging engine for providing channels for related parties to the personal payment transaction to communicate. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172694 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFECTING PERSONAL PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS - Systems, processes, and computer programs are disclosed for facilitating personal payment transactions. In certain embodiments, disclosed embodiments may provide an interface dialog engine for providing a dynamic and customized interface for effecting the personal payment transaction and a funding source engine for providing options to fund the payment. The disclosed embodiments may also provide a payee identity engine for identifying the intended payee receiving the payment and a routing option engine for providing options to route the payment. The embodiments may also provide a messaging engine for providing channels for related parties to the personal payment transaction to communicate. | 06-19-2014 |
20140172695 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A USER INTERFACE FOR FACILITATING PERSONAL PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS - Systems and processes are disclosed for providing customized user interfaces for facilitating personal payment transactions. In certain embodiments, disclosed embodiments may generate a dynamic and customized interface for effecting the personal payment transaction by, for example, providing one or more options for the payer to fund the payment. The disclosed embodiments may provide an interface that includes one or more suggested recipients for identifying the payee associated with the payment transaction. The disclosed embodiments may also provide an interface that includes one or more routing options to route the payment. The disclosed embodiments may also provide an interface that provides one or more communication channel options for parties associated with the personal payment transaction to communicate. | 06-19-2014 |
20140244480 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A USER INTERFACE FOR FACILITATING PERSONAL PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS - Systems and processes are disclosed for providing customized user interfaces for facilitating personal payment transactions. In certain embodiments, disclosed embodiments may generate a dynamic and customized interface for effecting the personal payment transaction by, for example, providing one or more options for the payer to fund the payment. The disclosed embodiments may provide an interface that includes one or more suggested recipients for identifying the payee associated with the payment transaction. The disclosed embodiments may also provide an interface that includes one or more routing options to route the payment. The disclosed embodiments may also provide an interface that provides one or more communication channel options for parties associated with the personal payment transaction to communicate. | 08-28-2014 |
Scott Alan Zimmer, Frankenmuth, MI US
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20090131111 | System and Method for Installatin of a Wireless Connection - A system and method for installing wireless broadband service at a customer location. A temporary connection between a customer modem and internet service provider network is established such that final configuration of the customer modem can be completed remotely, thus eliminating the need for highly skilled installers. Further, the system and method of the present invention precludes the completion of the installation process in the event that the signal falls outside of the acceptable range. | 05-21-2009 |
Scott L. Zimmer, Charlotte, NC US
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20140052594 | SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED PROCESSES FOR SWITCHING ACCOUNTS - The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for switching accounts In one aspect, the disclosed embodiments include a computer system for switching an existing account associated with a customer to a new account that may include a storage device storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions in the storage device. In one embodiment, the processor may analyze account information associated with an existing account and identify one or more transactions associated with the existing account. In another aspect, the processor may determine a first transaction from the one or more transactions that is to be switched to a new transaction associated with a new account and configure the new transaction similar to the first transaction. The processor may switch the first transaction to the new transaction and provide a representation that reflects a status for the switching of the first transaction to the new transaction. | 02-20-2014 |
20140052595 | SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED PROCESSES FOR ANALYZING AND DETERMINING THE VALUE OF SWITCHING ACCOUNTS - The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for customer account switching valuation. The disclosed embodiments include a customer account switching valuation computer system that includes a storage device storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions in the storage device. In one aspect, the system may receive, from a client computer associated with a customer, a response to an offer to switch an existing account to a new account and collect, based on the response, account information relating to the existing account. The processor may be configured to parse the collected account information into one or more categories and analyze the categorized account information to determine a value to the customer for switching from the existing account to the new account. The processor may also provide a representation of the value to the client computer. | 02-20-2014 |
20150012400 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SWITCHING CREDIT CARD ACCOUNTS - Systems and methods are disclosed that provide credit card account switching processes. In certain embodiments, a card switch system is disclosed to automate or near-automate one or more processes for effectuating the switch of a credit card account from one card carrier to another. The system is configured to receive an indication to switch credit card accounts for a customer. Further, the system receives user cardholder data associated with at least one of the customer, the previous credit card account, or the new credit card account. The system is configured to identify, based on the received cardholder data, account information associated with the previous credit card account to associate with the new credit card account. Finally, the system is configured to transfer the identified account information to a system associated with the new credit card account. | 01-08-2015 |
Shelley Zimmer, Boise, ID US
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20090119023 | Product Ecological and/or Environmental Rating System and Method - Ecologically and/or environmentally conscious consumers and/or product manufacturers can “grade” the ecological and/or environmental character of products and/or their manufacturing methods. This grading may include one or more of: determining a type or amount of toxic material used in making the product and assigning a toxic consumption value for the product; determining a type or amount of waste created in making the product and assigning a waste production value for the product; determining a type or amount of environmentally preferred materials used in making the product and assigning a material value for the product; and determining an extent to which the product or its manufacturing methods provide an ecological or environmental advance over existing products or manufacturing methods and assigning an advancement value for the product. The final product grade then may be determined based on the assigned value or values. | 05-07-2009 |
Thomas Zimmer, Louisville, KY US
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20140026970 | ELECTRONIC MIXING VALVE IN STANDARD HOT WATER HEATER - A hot water heater includes a hot water tank having a cold water inlet line and a hot water outlet line, an electronically controlled mixing valve fluid coupled to the cold water inlet line and the hot water outlet line and mixed output line and a controller operatively coupled to the mixing valve. A temperature sensor is operatively coupled to the mixed output line and the controller, the controller being operative in response to the sensor to detect a temperature of the water in the mixed output line, compare a setpoint temperature to the detected temperature of the water in the mixed output line, and regulate a flow of one or both of cold water from the cold water input line and hot water from the hot water output line through the electronically controlled mixing valve to maintain the detected temperature at the setpoint temperature. | 01-30-2014 |
Thomas C. Zimmer, Lagrange, KY US
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20100193507 | SPEEDCOOKING OVEN - An oven comprises a cooking cavity, a RF generation module, an upper heater module, a lower heater module and a convection heater module. The RF generation module is configured to deliver microwave energy into the cooking cavity. The upper heater module includes at least one of a halogen lamp and a ceramic heater. The lower heater module includes at least one of a halogen lamp and a ceramic heater. The convection heater module includes a sheath heater and a convection fan positioned to direct air over solely the sheath heater into the cooking cavity. The upper heater module and lower heater module are configured to deliver radiant energy into the cooking cavity. The convection heater module is configured to deliver thermal energy into the cooking cavity. A control is operatively connected to the RF generation module, upper heater module, lower heater module and convection heater module for selective control thereof. The control operates the oven in a plurality of modes, including a microwave mode, a convection/bake mode, and a speedcooking mode. In the speedcooking mode, the control is configured to selectively control the energization of the RF generation module, upper heating module and lower heating module concurrently with the selective energization of the convection heater module. | 08-05-2010 |
Todd C. Zimmer, Meriden, CT US
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20120186312 | LOCKING DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUIT BOARD - A locking device includes an integrated circuit board specially shaped to fit the locking device and to bring a sensor on the circuit board adjacent to a moving lock component. The circuit board is preferably routed to form a convex shape that matches the locking device and provides printed circuit wiring to connect one or more sensors or other components to an external wiring harness, thereby reducing point-to-point wiring within the lock. Multiple different circuits may be provided on the same circuit board, which are automatically selected by the connectors used on different corresponding wiring harnesses and/or actuators. The design reduces assembly costs and allows rapid electrification of existing mechanical locking devices with minimal modification. | 07-26-2012 |
20150184424 | LOCKING DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUIT BOARD - A locking device includes an integrated circuit board specially shaped to fit the locking device and to bring a sensor on the circuit board adjacent to a moving lock component. The circuit board is preferably routed to form a convex shape that matches the locking device and provides printed circuit wiring to connect one or more sensors or other components to an external wiring harness, thereby reducing point-to-point wiring within the lock. Multiple different circuits may be provided on the same circuit board, which are automatically selected by the connectors used on different corresponding wiring harnesses and/or actuators. The design reduces assembly costs and allows rapid electrification of existing mechanical locking devices with minimal modification. | 07-02-2015 |
Tom C. Zimmer, Louisville, KY US
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20110198340 | TRIAC CONTROL OF POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT (PTC) HEATERS IN ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS - An electric heating module for a room air conditioning system and methods are presented in which the duty cycle of the electric heater banks are controlled to limit the inrush current during the startup phase of the heater or to supplement the heat generated by the heat pump when the heat capacity of the heat pump nears the heat loss of the room being heated. | 08-18-2011 |
20130069512 | ACTUATED DOOR OPENING MECHANISM FOR MICROWAVE AND SPEEDCOOKING PRODUCTS - The disclosure relates to a door opening mechanism for a cooking device. The device includes a body defining a cooking chamber and a door operatively mounted to the body to provide access to the cooking chamber while maintaining a closed insulated barrier while in use. A sensor is mounted the body for providing a signal to retaining member when activated. A retaining member is mounted within the body to hold a latch attached to the door. The latch is released from the retaining member when a signal is provided by the sensor to the actuator retaining member that provides a positive drive force to release the latch and open the door. | 03-21-2013 |
Tom C. Zimmer, Lagrange, KY US
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20120309287 | LINEAR HIDDEN VENT FEATURE FOR OVER THE RANGE STYLE COOKING APPLIANCES - An exhaust vent apparatus for concealing an exhaust passage in a cooking appliance such as a microwave oven. The apparatus including at least one vent cover member engaged to cover the exhaust passage in flush alignment with a front surface of the oven in a closed position. A guide member is engaged to the vent cover member and aligned with the exhaust passage to provide substantially linear motion of the vent cover member when activated. The guide member may also provide limited arcuate motion. At least one displacement member coupled to the guide member for displacing the vent cover member to an open position in a generally parallel orientation relative to the surface, and the vent cover member being retracted to a closed position. | 12-06-2012 |
Trent Zimmer, Houma, LA US
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20140230305 | MOUNT ASSEMBLY FOR INTERCHANGING OPTICAL SIGHTS - Implementations of a mount assembly for interchanging optical sights on a pistol are provided. In some implementations, the mount assembly comprises an adaptor plate and a pistol slide having an adaptor interface. In some implementations, the adaptor interface of the pistol slide is configured to receive an adaptor plate therein. In some implementations, an optical sight may be secured to the adaptor plate. In some implementations, the walls of the adaptor interface may be constructed in the form of a female portion of a dovetail joint. In some implementations, the ends of the adaptor plate are constructed in the form of a male portion of a dovetail joint. In this way, when the adaptor plate is inserted into the adaptor interface a secure connection may be achieved. In some implementations, the adaptor plate may be any shape suitable for mounting an optical sight thereon. In some implementations, a top side of the adaptor plate may include a recoil lug thereon. | 08-21-2014 |
20150040456 | MULTIPLE ACCESSORY GUN MOUNT - Implementations of a multiple accessory gun mount are provided. In some implementations, through the use of interchangeable accessory adaptors, a user may configure the multiple accessory gun mount to position and secure a variety of accessories in a variety of configurations on a firearm. In some implementations, the multiple accessory gun mount may comprise a hub having a top side, a bottom side, and a first side. In some implementations, an accessory such as a front sight may be secured directly to the top side of the hub. In some implementations, an accessory adaptor may be secured to the top side, the first side, and/or the second side of the hub. In this way, an end user may use one or more accessory adaptors to secure one or more firearm accessories to the hub in a variety of configurations based on the end user's needs and/or preferences. | 02-12-2015 |
Vincent Zimmer, Federal Way, WA US
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20090037915 | Staging block-based transactions - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for converting a write request from a file system transaction to a transaction record, forwarding the transaction record to a non-volatile storage for storage, where the transaction record has a different protocol than the file system transaction, and later forwarding it to the target storage. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 02-05-2009 |
20090282268 | CROSS VALIDATION OF DATA USING MULTIPLE SUBSYSTEMS - A method and apparatus for cross validation of data using multiple subsystems are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, a computer comprises a first subsystem and a second subsystem; and a memory, the memory comprising a first memory region and a second memory region, the first memory region being associated with the first subsystem and a second memory region being associated with the second subsystem; upon start up of the computer, the first subsystem to validate the second memory region and the second subsystem to validate the first memory region. | 11-12-2009 |
20100169633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO SECURE BOOT BOTH UEFI AND LEGACY OPTION ROM'S WITH COMMON POLICY ENGINE - In some embodiments, the invention involves using a policy engine during boot, in the driver execution environment (DXE) phases to authenticate that drivers and executable images to be loaded are authenticated. Images to be authenticated include the operating system (OS) loader. The policy engine utilizes a certificate database to hold valid certificates for third party images, according to platform policy. Images that are not authenticated are not loaded at boot time. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-01-2010 |
20100169949 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PROVIDE ADDED SECURITY TO A PLATFORM USING LOCALITY-BASED DATA - In some embodiments, the invention involves protecting a platform using locality-based data and, more specifically, to using the locality-based data to ensure that the platform has not been stolen or subject to unauthorized access. In some embodiments, a second level of security, such as a key fob, badge or other source device having an identifying RFID is used for added security. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-01-2010 |
20100262737 | DYNAMIC, LOCAL RETRIGGERED INTERRUPT ROUTING DISCOVERY METHOD - In some embodiments, the invention involves a dynamic interrupt route discovery method with local APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) retriggering to accommodate architectures that are not PC/AT compatible. In a mobile Internet device (MID) General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins are dynamically allocated and IRQs are retriggered by a GPIO driver to multiplex the requests to an appropriate device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-14-2010 |
20110231590 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC, LOCAL RETRIGGERED INTERRUPT ROUTING DISCOVERY - In some embodiments, the invention involves a dynamic interrupt route discovery method with local APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) retriggering to accommodate architectures that are not PC/AT compatible. In a low power mobile device, General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins are dynamically allocated and IRQs are retriggered by a GPIO driver to multiplex the requests to an appropriate device. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-22-2011 |
20120079259 | METHOD TO ENSURE PLATFORM SILICON CONFIGURATION INTEGRITY - Some aspects include beginning a power on self test (POST) by a BIOS for a computer system; enumerating the computer system by the BIOS; providing, based on the enumeration of the computer system by the BIOS, at least one configuration setting of the computer system to a management engine (ME) of the computer system; and applying a lock to the at least one configuration setting by the ME to manage a change to the at least one configuration setting, all prior to an ending of the POST. | 03-29-2012 |
20120159204 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER MANAGEMENT - A system comprises a plurality of processor cores. The processor cores may comprise one or more application processor (AP) cores and a boot strap processor (BSP) core. A basic input/output system (BIOS) comprises an I/O device module to call a stall function in response to an I/O operation, a power management module that couples to the I/O device and a timer module that couples to the power management module. The power management module is to adjust a timer period of the timer module based on a stall delay of the stall function. The power management module may hook the stall function and compare the stall delay with a predetermined threshold and set the timer period to the stall delay in response to determining that the stall delay is longer. The power management module may put the BSP in a sleep mode during the timer period to save power. | 06-21-2012 |
20120284525 | CROSS VALIDATION OF DATA USING MULTIPLE SUBSYSTEMS - A method and apparatus for cross validation of data using multiple subsystems are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, a computer comprises a first subsystem and a second subsystem; and a memory, the memory comprising a first memory region and a second memory region, the first memory region being associated with the first subsystem and a second memory region being associated with the second subsystem; upon start up of the computer, the first subsystem to validate the second memory region and the second subsystem to validate the first memory region. | 11-08-2012 |
20130151876 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR QUICK RESUMPTION - When transitioning from sleep mode to active mode, a processing system loads first stage resume content and second stage resume content into a volatile memory of the processing system. The first stage resume content may contain contextual data for a first program that was in use before the processing system transitioned to sleep mode. The second stage resume content may contain contextual data for another program that was in use before the processing system transitioned to sleep mode. The processing system may provide a user interface for the first program before all of the second stage resume content has been loaded into the volatile memory. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-13-2013 |
20130340081 | Reporting Malicious Activity to an Operating System - An apparatus includes a memory that is accessible by an operating system; and a basic input/output system (BIOS) handler. The BIOS handler, in response to detected malicious software activity, stores data in the memory to report the activity to the operating system. | 12-19-2013 |
20140025941 | PROVIDING AN IMMUTABLE ANTIVIRUS PAYLOAD FOR INTERNET READY COMPUTE NODES - In one embodiment, a method includes initializing a portion of a computing system in a pre-boot environment using a basic input/output system (BIOS) stored in a non-volatile storage of the computing system, launching a boot manager to enable a launch of an operating system (OS) payload, and if the OS payload is not successfully launched, executing an OS payload portion and an antivirus stack stored in the non-volatile storage to restore an integrity of the mass storage. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-23-2014 |
20140189336 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SUPPORT AUTHENTICATED VARIABLES - Methods and apparatus to support authenticated variables are disclosed. An example method includes, in response to an update request directed to an authenticated variable of a computing platform and received during a second stage of a first instance of a booting process, the booting process including a first stage and the second stage, restricting the update request from accessing the authenticated variable during the second stage of the first instance of the booting process and storing the update request in a queue. | 07-03-2014 |
20140250293 | METHOD, APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND MACHINE READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR PROVIDING SOFTWARE SECURITY - Technologies are provided in example embodiments for determining that a module is to be loaded, the module being associated with module code, determining that the module is a frozen module, the frozen module being associated with frozen module code, determining that a module fingerprint of the module fails to correspond with a frozen module fingerprint of the frozen module, and causing loading of the frozen module code instead of the module code. | 09-04-2014 |
20140282969 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCOUNT RECOVERY USING A PLATFORM ATTESTATION CREDENTIAL - Described herein is technology for restoring access to a user account. In particular, systems and methods for account recovery using a platform attestation credential are described. In some embodiments, the platform attestation credential is generated by an authentication device in a pre boot environment. A first copy of the platform attestation credential may be bound by an account management system to a user account. Access to the user account may subsequently be restored using a second copy of the platform attestation credential. | 09-18-2014 |
20140368653 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING RESPONSIVENESS IN A VEHICLE COMPUTING PLATFORM - A method and system for improving responsiveness of a vehicle computing platform includes enabling a camera feature during the pre-boot phase of a computing device and using a special-purpose operating mode of the computing device to initiate the streaming of camera image data to a display. | 12-18-2014 |
Vincent Zimmer, Federaly Way, WA US
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20110246715 | METHOD TO QUALIFY ACCESS TO A BLOCK STORAGE DEVICE VIA AUGMENTATION OF THE DEVICE'S CONTROLLER AND FIRMWARE FLOW - A method to qualify access to a block storage device via augmentation of the device's controller and firmware flow. The method employs one or more block exclusion vectors (BEVs) that include attributes specifying allowed access operations for corresponding block address ranges. Logic in accordance with the BEVs is programmed into the controller for the block storage device, such as a disk drive controller for a disk drive. In response to an access request, a block address range corresponding to the storage block(s) requested to be accessed is determined. Based on the BEV entries, a determination is made to whether the determined logical block address range is covered by a corresponding BEV entry. If so, the attributes of the BEV are used to determine whether the access operation is allowed. The method may be used to secure access to firmware stored on a disk drive, thus enabling a system configuration that does not require a conventional firmware storage device. | 10-06-2011 |
20120198193 | METHOD TO QUALIFY ACCESS TO A BLOCK STORAGE DEVICE VIA AUGMENTATION OF THE DEVICE'S CONTROLLER AND FIRMWARE FLOW - A method to qualify access to a block storage device via augmentation of the device's controller and firmware flow. The method employs one or more block exclusion vectors (BEVs) that include attributes specifying allowed access operations for corresponding block address ranges. Logic in accordance with the BEVs is programmed into the controller for the block storage device, such as a disk drive controller for a disk drive. In response to an access request, a block address range corresponding to the storage block(s) requested to be accessed is determined. Based on the BEV entries, a determination is made to whether the determined logical block address range is covered by a corresponding BEV entry. If so, the attributes of the BEV are used to determine whether the access operation is allowed. | 08-02-2012 |
Vincent J. Zimmer, Washington, WA US
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20090119748 | System management mode isolation in firmware - A system, method, and computer-readable medium with instructions for capturing a system management interrupt instruction by trusted system management mode code running in a system. The system management interrupt instruction is dispatched to other system management mode code, which may be untrusted. In response to an attempt to access a protected resource of the system by the other system management mode code, a determination is made whether the second system management mode code is authorized to access the protected resource. If the second system management mode code is not authorized to access the protected resource, access to the protected resource by the other system management mode code is prevented. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-07-2009 |
Vincet J. Zimmer, Federal Way, WA US
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20140149992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING METERED CLIENTS WITH MANYCORE - In some embodiments, the invention involves partitioning resources of a manycore platform for simultaneous use by multiple clients, or adding/reducing capacity to a single client. Cores and resources are activated and assigned to a client environment by reprogramming the cores' route tables and source address decoders. Memory and I/O devices are partitioned and securely assigned to a core and/or a client environment. Instructions regarding allocation or reallocation of resources is received by an out-of-band processor having privileges to reprogram the chipsets and cores. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-29-2014 |
William L. Zimmer, Roseville, MN US
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20090234400 | Apparatus and method for treating ventricular tachyarrhythmias - A system and method for selectively treating a ventricular tachycardia based on sensed atrial and ventricular intervals from the patient's heart. A detection window of the ten most recent atrial and ventricular intervals are analyzed for the occurrence of either tachycardia or fibrillation. When a majority of the sensed intervals are satisfied, the apparatus starts a duration time interval. Ventricular intervals and atrial intervals are compare, ventricular interval greater than the atrial interval by a bias factor the system delivers tachycardia therapy to the heart. Alternatively, the method withholds tachycardia therapy to the heart when the atrial rate is classified as atrial fibrillation and the ventricular response is unstable. | 09-17-2009 |
20110172730 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH EMBEDDED PROGRAMMABLE NON-VOLATILE MEMORY - A method comprising providing a programmable non-volatile memory (PNVM) circuit fabricated together with a processor on an integrated circuit chip (IC) in an implantable medical device (IMD), partitioning the PNVM circuit into a plurality of portions based on how often that the processor accesses a portion, and selectively providing power or selectively restricting power to one or more of the portions according to how often that the processor accesses a portion. | 07-14-2011 |
20120016433 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING VENTRICULAR TACHYARRHYTHMIAS - A system and method for selectively treating a ventricular tachycardia based on sensed atrial and ventricular intervals from the patient's heart. A detection window of the ten most recent atrial and ventricular intervals are analyzed for the occurrence of either tachycardia or fibrillation. When a majority of the sensed intervals are satisfied, the apparatus starts a duration time interval. Ventricular intervals and atrial intervals are compare, ventricular interval greater than the atrial interval by a bias factor the system delivers tachycardia therapy to the heart. Alternatively, the method withholds tachycardia therapy to the heart when the atrial rate is classified as atrial fibrillation and the ventricular response is unstable. | 01-19-2012 |