Abbott, US
Aaron A. Abbott, Naples, FL US
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20100145834 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING FRAUDULENT ACCOUNT ACTIVITY - A method and system is provided that evaluates several pieces of information associated with bank accounts at the time they are opened in order to assess the level of fraud risk that the new account creates for the bank. When a new customer establishes an account the various information collected during the account establishment process is analyzed using a logic algorithm that makes a risk assessment. The logic algorithm assigns a risk level wherein the highest risk accounts may be refused immediately while the next highest risk tier is flagged for further monitoring. Once flagged for monitoring, the account is subject to increased scrutiny based on various customer attributes to identify any problematic patterns. If all transactions are normal, the scrutiny flag lapses. If risky transactions continue, a hold is placed on the account and additional investigation is undertaken to either clear or close the account. | 06-10-2010 |
Aaron Michael Abbott, Atlanta, GA US
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20080215451 | StreamSale distribution model - As the Internet becomes more and more a part of our everyday lives, we see new Business Models evolve from existing Industry Business Practices. The StreamSale Distribution Model has the ability to generate Hundreds of Millions of Dollars (US) with one 60-minute broadcast. By selling an experience via the Internet, with an added feature, a unique business model emerges. Once implemented and marketed, competition will ultimately copy and implement this model. This is the very need for Patent Protection. This creates a paradigm shift in the way an Industry sells their primary products. These products, rather than remaining only tangible, are given experiential value. In fact, the customer will receive the tangible products, but for free. People have always been willing to pay for live entertainment, and continually exhibit the enjoyment of and are drawn to the evolving Internet streaming experience. This is how this inventive business model was created. | 09-04-2008 |
Alan D. Abbott, Manlius, NY US
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20110132007 | COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE CONTROL ON A TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - In a refrigeration system having a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and a controller for controlling an expansion valve, a process for controlling compressor discharge during a cooling cycle comprising the steps of monitoring a compressor discharge parameter, comparing the compressor discharge parameter to a set point stored in a controller memory, and selectively operating the expansion valve upstream of the evaporator in response to a difference between the compressor discharge parameter and the set point. | 06-09-2011 |
Albert G. Abbott, Clemson, SC US
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20120079618 | BITTER MELON VARIETY CBM12 AND PRODUCTS THEREFROM - The present invention relates to bitter melon breeding and products, in particular, to a new bitter melon variety designated CBM12. | 03-29-2012 |
Albert J. Abbott, Yorktown, VA US
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20100103547 | TRAILER HITCH MOUNTED ADJUSTABLE MIRROR - An apparatus for mounting on a trailer which includes a gripping portion and a mirror to assist hitching the trailer to a towing vehicle while the driver/operator remains in the towing vehicle. The assembly comprises a removable spring loaded pair of griping plates for use with adjustable, telescopic tubular members on which is mounted an adjustable mirror mechanism. | 04-29-2010 |
Ben A. Abbott, San Antonio, TX US
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20120047576 | Hardware-Implemented Hypervisor for Root-of-Trust Monitoring and Control of Computer System - A system and method for modifying a processor system with hypervisor hardware to provide protection against malware. The processor system is assumed to be of a type having at least a CPU and a high-speed bus for providing data links between the CPU, other bus masters, and peripherals (including a debug interface unit). The hypervisor hardware elements are (1) a co-processor programmed to perform one or more security tasks; (2) a communications interface between the co-processor and the debug interface unit; (3) a behavioral interface on the high-speed bus, configured to monitor control signals from the CPU, and (4) an access controller on the high-speed bus, configured to store access control data, to intercept requests on the high-speed bus, to evaluate the requests against the access control data, and to grant or deny the requests. | 02-23-2012 |
20120226441 | Sensor Network for Detecting Riverbed Scour - A riverbed scour detection system, comprising a wireless sensor network embedded in areas of potential scour. The scour detection network has one or more vertical stacks of sensor nodes placed in the riverbed at known locations. The sensors detect each other, and non detection of a sensor indicates its removal by scour activity. | 09-06-2012 |
Ben Allen Abbott, San Antonio, TX US
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20090033545 | Wireless System Using Continuous Wave Phase Measurement for High-Precision Distance Measurement - A system and method for monitoring topological changes in a defined area. A grid of sensors is arranged in the area, with known distances between them. The sensors communicate wirelessly with a host computer, which individually addresses each sensor to instruct that sensor to be in an interrogate mode or responder mode. When a sensor is in interrogate mode, it measures distance from a neighboring sensor using radar (continuous wave phase difference) measurements. When a sensor is in responder mode, it receives, delays, and returns a signal received from a neighboring sensor. | 02-05-2009 |
20100274488 | Neutrally buoyant sensor apparatus and method for mapping a water pathway - An apparatus and method for mapping a water pathway. A group of sensors can be employed for detecting one or more features associated with the water pathway in a direction of flow through the water pathway. A buoyant vessel maintains the sensors, and the sensors assist in compiling data indicative of the detected features. The velocity in the direction of flow through the water pathway can be then determined based on data indicative of the detected feature(s). A mapping of the water pathway can be thereafter generated utilizing the velocity with respect to the features detected by the sensors. | 10-28-2010 |
Benjamin Alan Abbott, Humphrey, NE US
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20090081107 | Protective barrier for poles, posts, and timbers composed of self-fusing silicone - This invention is the utilization of self-fusing silicone to create a continuous protective barrier for wood or composite poles, posts, or similar structures. The insulating properties of silicone will provide some fire protection, while the self-fusing characteristic of the material will create a completely sealed barrier. This protective silicone layer may be used over a primary layer with different properties to achieve a barrier with more target specific characteristics. | 03-26-2009 |
Benjamin P. Abbott, Maitland, FL US
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20120161577 | Acoustic Wave Guide Device and Method for Minimizing Trimming Effects and Piston Mode Instabilities - An acoustic wave device operable as a piston mode wave guide includes electrodes forming an interdigital transducer on a surface of the piezoelectric substrate, wherein each of the plurality of electrodes is defined as having a transversely extending center region and transversely opposing edge regions for guiding an acoustic wave longitudinally through the transducer. A Silicon Oxide overcoat covers the transducer and a Silicon Nitride layer covers the Silicon Oxide overcoat within only the center and edge regions. The thickness of the Silicon Nitride layer is sufficient for providing a frequency modification to the acoustic wave within the center region and is optimized with a positioning of a Titanium strip within each of the opposing edge regions. The Titanium strip reduces the acoustic wave velocity within the edge regions with the velocity in the edge regions being less than the wave velocity within the transducer center region. | 06-28-2012 |
20130106535 | HIGH COUPLING, LOW LOSS SAW FILTER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
20130342286 | HIGH COUPLING, LOW LOSS PBAW DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - In embodiments, a piezoelectric acoustic wave (PBAW) device may include a substrate and a resonator comprising a plurality of electrodes coupled with the surface of the substrate. A dielectric overcoat may be disposed over the substrate and the resonator. In embodiments, and electrode in the resonator electrode may have a width that is based at least in part on a period of the resonator. By selecting the width of the electrode based at least in part on the period of the resonator, a spurious-mode of the passband of the PBAW device may be suppressed. | 12-26-2013 |
Brian Abbott, Salem, OR US
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20110107643 | Ergonomic Firearm Fore Grip - The firearm fore grip for use with a firearm having a barrel extending along a bore axis and an attachment rail operatively associated with the barrel and extending along the bore axis. The firearm fore grip comprises a base configured to engage an attachment rail, the base having a leading and a trailing end. A first hand contact surface is configured to extend substantially parallel to the attachment rail from the leading end of the base. A second hand contact surface extends from the first hand contact surface intermediate a leading and trailing ends of the base at an obtuse angle relative to the first hand contact surface. | 05-12-2011 |
Brian F. Abbott, Salem, OR US
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20120000351 | Linkage for Rimmed Ammunition - A linking system for rimmed ammunition is disclosed. The linking system features individual links that each encompass one ammunition cartridge while having an arcuate lateral arm which encompasses a neighboring link and associated cartridge. A plurality of collet arms secure the cartridge and separate as the cartridge is forced forward in the delinking process. Angular momenta from the feeding motion and the rotational motion of the de-linking assembly combine to rotate a first link away and apart from the next associated link. | 01-05-2012 |
Brian F. Abbott, Fort Worth, OR US
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20120179186 | Pneumatic Motor for Oscillatory Motion - The present invention is a pneumatically driven oscillatory motor. It features fan gear with an eccentrically mounted hub which imparts a wobbling motion on a bearing and associated collar. This wobbling motion then translated in to a vertical oscillatory motion of a collar arm extending radially from said collar. Additional structures to direct flow of expelled air are also provided. The collar arm may be removable from the collar. The motor has many applications where oscillatory motion is required, such as in tattoo needles. | 07-12-2012 |
20150060308 | Palette of Ink Caps - Disclosed is an ink palette for use in artistic fields that require pigments to be readily available to an artist. Individual reservoirs are conjoined to form a matrix of reservoirs which may be cut to accommodate the artist's desire for color capacity. The ink palette is specifically adapted to the art of tattooing in that the palette may be secured to a work surface by the use of an ointment, like petroleum jelly, and each reservoir may have indentations on their bottoms in order to facilitate securement by the use of such compounds. | 03-05-2015 |
Bruce Robert Abbott, Salem, MA US
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20100169180 | ON-LINE GARAGE SALE - One example embodiment relates to a method that comprises receiving a request from a user via a computer network to list of one or more items on the computer network that are part of a garage sale; and providing advertising to the user that indicates where the items in the garage sale may be found using the computer network. Another example embodiment relates to a system that comprises a communication module connected to a computer network; the communication module being adapted to receive a request from a user to list items that are part a garage sale; a multiple listing engine that receives data relating to the items from the user and lists the items for sale on the communication network; and an advertisement that includes information as to where buyers can view the items that are part of the garage sale on the communication network. | 07-01-2010 |
Charles Randolph Abbott, Marietta, GA US
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20100189577 | Method for Increasing Compressed Air Efficiency In a Pump - A method for increasing compressed air efficiency in a pump utilizes an air efficiency device in order to optimize the amount of a compressed air in a pump. The air efficiency device may allow for controlling the operation of the air operated diaphragm pump by reducing the flow of compressed air supplied to the pump as the pump moves between first and second diaphragm positions. A sensor may be used to monitor velocity of the diaphragm assemblies. In turn, full position feedback is possible so that the pump self adjusts to determine the optimum, or close to optimum, turndown point of the diaphragm assemblies. As such, air savings is achieved by minimizing the amount of required compressed air. | 07-29-2010 |
20130272901 | METHOD FOR INCREASING COMPRESSED AIR EFFICIENCY IN A PUMP - One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for increasing compressed air efficiency in a pump utilizes an air efficiency device in order to optimize the amount of a compressed air in a pump. The air efficiency device may allow for controlling the operation of the air operated diaphragm pump by reducing the flow of compressed air supplied to the pump as the pump moves between first and second diaphragm positions. A sensor may be used to monitor velocity of the diaphragm assemblies. In turn, full position feedback is possible so that the pump self-adjusts to determine the optimum, or close to optimum, turndown point of the diaphragm assemblies. As such, air savings is achieved by minimizing the amount of required compressed air. | 10-17-2013 |
20140037465 | METHOD FOR INCREASING COMPRESSED AIR EFFICIENCY IN A PUMP - One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for increasing compressed air efficiency in a pump utilizes an air efficiency device in order to optimize the amount of a compressed air in a pump. The air efficiency device may allow for controlling the operation of the air operated diaphragm pump by reducing the flow of compressed air supplied to the pump as the pump moves between first and second diaphragm positions. A sensor may be used to monitor velocity of the diaphragm assemblies. In turn, full position feedback is possible so that the pump self-adjusts to determine the optimum, or close to optimum, turndown point of the diaphragm assemblies. As such, air savings is achieved by minimizing the amount of required compressed air. | 02-06-2014 |
20140348667 | METHOD FOR INCREASING COMPRESSED AIR EFFICIENCY IN A PUMP - One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for increasing compressed air efficiency in a pump utilizes an air efficiency device in order to optimize the amount of a compressed air in a pump. The air efficiency device may allow for controlling the operation of the air operated diaphragm pump by reducing the flow of compressed air supplied to the pump as the pump moves between first and second diaphragm positions. A sensor may be used to monitor velocity of the diaphragm assemblies. In turn, full position feedback is possible so that the pump self-adjusts to determine the optimum, or close to optimum, turndown point of the diaphragm assemblies. As such, air savings is achieved by minimizing the amount of required compressed air. | 11-27-2014 |
Chris Abbott, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090222699 | Method for Displaying Quality of a Digital Communications Link for Field Devices of Automation Technology - A method for displaying the quality of a digital communications link for field devices of automation technology on a field device serving as a monitoring unit. According to the method telegrams are transmitted via the communications link and are tapped in the monitoring unit and tested according to at least two criteria. The result of the testing is displayed as a bar chart on the monitoring unit, so that the user can observe quality of the communications link simply and easily. | 09-03-2009 |
Christopher Lee Abbott, Round Lake Beach, IL US
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20090065666 | Boresight apparatus and method of use - This invention relates to an apparatus for boresighting a device with respect to a fixed position and/or a boresight of another device. Typical devices include various types of cameras, firearms and/or antennas. The apparatus includes a first plate and a second plate movable with respect to each other and a fixed location by a pivot rod. The first plate and the second plate are locked with respect to each other by at least one fastener. The apparatus includes adjustment of the pitch angle and the yaw angle of the device. This invention also relates to a method of boresighting a device with respect to the boresight of a second device. | 03-12-2009 |
Chun Lim Abbott, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090311305 | Vaginal therapeutic device including copper metal and method of treating the vaginal using the vaginal therapeutic device - A vaginal therapeutic device made of copper metal has a shape to fit in the vagina and utilizes the copper metal as an antimicrobial agent to therapeutically treat abnormal biological conditions in the vagina. | 12-17-2009 |
20110229370 | Methods for Controlling Perspiration-Related Body Odor - A deodorizer device for controlling body odor comprises a structure having an external metal oxide surface with a contour to contact the surface of the skin where perspiration is produced and is degraded by bacterial organisms on the skin into body odor. The metal oxide surface is reactable with water supplied to the surface of the skin to render the bacterial organisms ineffectual to degrade perspiration later produced on the skin into body odor. The deodorizer device together with a water source form a deodorizer system. A method of controlling body odor involves supplying water to the surface of the skin where perspiration is produced and is degraded by bacterial organisms into body odor and, at the same time, contacting the surface of the skin with a metal oxide surface of a deodorizer device. | 09-22-2011 |
20120071858 | Vaginal therapeutic device including copper metal and method of treating the vagina using the vaginal therapeutic device - A vaginal therapeutic device made of copper metal has a shape to fit in the vagina and utilizes the copper metal as an antimicrobial agent to therapeutically treat abnormal biological conditions in the vagina. | 03-22-2012 |
20130123716 | Vaginal Therapeutic Device Including Copper Metal - A vaginal therapeutic device having an exterior surface of copper metal that has a configuration for insertion in and retention in the vagina, and utilizes the copper metal as an antimicrobial agent to therapeutically treat abnormal biological conditions in the vagina. The exterior configuration of the device defines a plurality of protuberances to resist expulsion of the device from the vagina. | 05-16-2013 |
20140271495 | Topical Copper Ion Treatments and Methods of Treatment Using Topical Copper Ion Treatments in the Oral-Respiratory-Otic Areas of the Body - Copper ion treatments and methods of treatment are provided to treat various body conditions affecting the oral, respiratory and/or otic areas of the body. The copper ion treatments contain copper ions which bring about local and systemic therapeutic effects as a result of contacting anatomical tissue of the oral cavity, the nasal passages or ear canal. The copper ion treatments and methods involve copper ion-containing solutions, copper ion toothpaste and copper ion mouthwash. The copper ion-containing solutions can be delivered to the oral cavity by spraying or swabbing, can be delivered to the nostrils as spray, drops, or by swabbing, and can be delivered to the ear canal as spray, drops, or by swabbing. The copper ion toothpaste is used for brushing the teeth, and the copper ion mouthwash is used for rinsing the mouth. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271797 | Topical Copper Ion Treatments and Methods of Treatment Using Topical Copper Ion Treatments in the Dermatological Areas of the Body - Copper ion treatments for dermatological areas of the body include solutions, creams, lotions, gels, foams, wound dressings, skin patches and suture material, each containing copper ions that bring about therapeutic effects when the copper ion treatments are applied to dermatological tissue. Methods of treating dermatological areas of the body include treatments for use on the skin and nails to treat conditions including disease, infection, inflammation, damaged or injured tissue, tissue needing to be sutured, rashes and other undesirable dermatological conditions. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271798 | Topical Copper Ion Treatments and Methods of Making Topical Copper Ion Treatments for Use in Various Anatomical Areas of the Body - A topical copper ion treatment in basic form comprises a copper ion-containing solution composed of a biocompatible solution containing copper ions obtained by leaching of the copper ions from copper metal into the solution. The copper ion-containing solution can be combined with various carriers to form various forms of the copper ion treatment including creams, gels, lotions, foams, pastes, tampons, solutions, suppositories, body wipes, wound dressings, skin patches, and suture material. A method of making the copper ion-containing solution involves placing solid copper metal in a quantity of a biocompatible solution and maintaining the solution at a specified temperature for a predetermined period of time during which copper ions leach from the copper metal into the solution, and thereafter separating the solution from the solid copper metal. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271919 | Topical Copper Ion Treatments and Methods of Treatment Using Topical Copper Ion Treatments in the Genital-Rectal Areas of the Body - Copper ion treatments and methods of treatment are provided to treat various body conditions affecting the genital and/or rectal areas. The copper ion treatments contain a copper ion-containing solution which, as a result of the copper ions contacting anatomical tissue of the vagina, the rectal canal and/or the external genital or rectal areas, brings about local and systemic therapeutic effects. The copper ion treatments and methods for treating conditions affecting the genital and/or rectal areas involve the use of tampons, suppositories, lotions, creams, gels, foams and solutions, each containing a copper ion-containing solution. The tampon bodies and the copper ion lotions, creams, gels and foams may be delivered into the vagina, and the suppositories can be delivered into the vagina or into the rectal canal. The copper ion lotions, creams, gels, foams and solutions may also be topically applied to the external genital and/or rectal areas. | 09-18-2014 |
Darren B. Abbott, Harrisonville, MO US
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20090234724 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE - A method of displaying merchandise creates a more user friendly display that facilitates quicker and easier shopping for a consumer. The display includes an information communication hierarchy that conveys various levels of information to consumers. The hierarchy includes branding information, product category information, product category information in an alternate orientation, indexing information and product specific information. The levels provide navigational directions to the consumer to direct them to a small subset of merchandise being displayed that would meet the consumer's needs. | 09-17-2009 |
David Abbott, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20090296525 | NOISE SUPPRESSION FOR DETECTION AND LOCATION OF MICROSEISMIC EVENTS USING A MATCHED FILTER - A method for determining presence of seismic events in seismic signals includes determining presence of at least one seismic event in seismic signals corresponding to each of a plurality of seismic sensors. A correlation window is selected for each of the plurality of seismic signals. Each correlation window has a selected time interval including an arrival time of the at least one seismic event in each seismic signal. Each window is correlated to the respective seismic signal between a first selected time and a second selected time. Presence of at least one other seismic event in the seismic signals from a result of the correlating. | 12-03-2009 |
David E. Abbott, Manchester, MD US
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20090159737 | Tool for Manufacturing Coils for Dynamoelectric Machines and Method Therefor - A tool and method for winding and forming a field coil for field assembly, such as a stator, includes separable tool halves defining a winding cavity therebetween. The winding cavity receives magnet wire that is wound therein, such as by rotating the tool or a winding nozzle. The magnet wire generally conforms to the shape of the winding cavity such that when the tool halves are separated, a field coil having a net shape is produced. Once the magnet wire is sufficiently deposited within the winding cavity, wires of the coil may be bonded together either through a resistive heating process such as by passing an electrical current through the coil or through other heating or chemical bonding methods to thereby maintain the net shape of the field coil once it is removed from the tool. | 06-25-2009 |
David Henry Abbott US
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20090165988 | TURBINE AIRFOIL CASTING METHOD - A method for making a turbine airfoil includes: (a) providing a mold having: (i) a core; (ii) an outer shell surrounding the core such that the core and the outer shell cooperatively define a cavity in the shape of an airfoil having at least one outer wall; and (iii) a core support extending from the core to the outer shell through a portion of the cavity that defines the at least one sidewall; (b) introducing molten metal alloy into the cavity and surrounding the core support; (c) solidifying the alloy to form an airfoil casting having at least one outer wall which has at least one core support opening passing therethrough; (d) removing the mold so as to expose the airfoil; and (e) sealing the at least one core support opening in the airfoil with a metal alloy metallurgically bonded to the at least one outer wall. | 07-02-2009 |
Dominic Abbott, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120071858 | Vaginal therapeutic device including copper metal and method of treating the vagina using the vaginal therapeutic device - A vaginal therapeutic device made of copper metal has a shape to fit in the vagina and utilizes the copper metal as an antimicrobial agent to therapeutically treat abnormal biological conditions in the vagina. | 03-22-2012 |
20140271797 | Topical Copper Ion Treatments and Methods of Treatment Using Topical Copper Ion Treatments in the Dermatological Areas of the Body - Copper ion treatments for dermatological areas of the body include solutions, creams, lotions, gels, foams, wound dressings, skin patches and suture material, each containing copper ions that bring about therapeutic effects when the copper ion treatments are applied to dermatological tissue. Methods of treating dermatological areas of the body include treatments for use on the skin and nails to treat conditions including disease, infection, inflammation, damaged or injured tissue, tissue needing to be sutured, rashes and other undesirable dermatological conditions. | 09-18-2014 |
Dominic C. Abbott, Pittsburg, PA US
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20110229370 | Methods for Controlling Perspiration-Related Body Odor - A deodorizer device for controlling body odor comprises a structure having an external metal oxide surface with a contour to contact the surface of the skin where perspiration is produced and is degraded by bacterial organisms on the skin into body odor. The metal oxide surface is reactable with water supplied to the surface of the skin to render the bacterial organisms ineffectual to degrade perspiration later produced on the skin into body odor. The deodorizer device together with a water source form a deodorizer system. A method of controlling body odor involves supplying water to the surface of the skin where perspiration is produced and is degraded by bacterial organisms into body odor and, at the same time, contacting the surface of the skin with a metal oxide surface of a deodorizer device. | 09-22-2011 |
Dominic C. Abbott, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090311305 | Vaginal therapeutic device including copper metal and method of treating the vaginal using the vaginal therapeutic device - A vaginal therapeutic device made of copper metal has a shape to fit in the vagina and utilizes the copper metal as an antimicrobial agent to therapeutically treat abnormal biological conditions in the vagina. | 12-17-2009 |
20130123716 | Vaginal Therapeutic Device Including Copper Metal - A vaginal therapeutic device having an exterior surface of copper metal that has a configuration for insertion in and retention in the vagina, and utilizes the copper metal as an antimicrobial agent to therapeutically treat abnormal biological conditions in the vagina. The exterior configuration of the device defines a plurality of protuberances to resist expulsion of the device from the vagina. | 05-16-2013 |
20140271495 | Topical Copper Ion Treatments and Methods of Treatment Using Topical Copper Ion Treatments in the Oral-Respiratory-Otic Areas of the Body - Copper ion treatments and methods of treatment are provided to treat various body conditions affecting the oral, respiratory and/or otic areas of the body. The copper ion treatments contain copper ions which bring about local and systemic therapeutic effects as a result of contacting anatomical tissue of the oral cavity, the nasal passages or ear canal. The copper ion treatments and methods involve copper ion-containing solutions, copper ion toothpaste and copper ion mouthwash. The copper ion-containing solutions can be delivered to the oral cavity by spraying or swabbing, can be delivered to the nostrils as spray, drops, or by swabbing, and can be delivered to the ear canal as spray, drops, or by swabbing. The copper ion toothpaste is used for brushing the teeth, and the copper ion mouthwash is used for rinsing the mouth. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271798 | Topical Copper Ion Treatments and Methods of Making Topical Copper Ion Treatments for Use in Various Anatomical Areas of the Body - A topical copper ion treatment in basic form comprises a copper ion-containing solution composed of a biocompatible solution containing copper ions obtained by leaching of the copper ions from copper metal into the solution. The copper ion-containing solution can be combined with various carriers to form various forms of the copper ion treatment including creams, gels, lotions, foams, pastes, tampons, solutions, suppositories, body wipes, wound dressings, skin patches, and suture material. A method of making the copper ion-containing solution involves placing solid copper metal in a quantity of a biocompatible solution and maintaining the solution at a specified temperature for a predetermined period of time during which copper ions leach from the copper metal into the solution, and thereafter separating the solution from the solid copper metal. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271919 | Topical Copper Ion Treatments and Methods of Treatment Using Topical Copper Ion Treatments in the Genital-Rectal Areas of the Body - Copper ion treatments and methods of treatment are provided to treat various body conditions affecting the genital and/or rectal areas. The copper ion treatments contain a copper ion-containing solution which, as a result of the copper ions contacting anatomical tissue of the vagina, the rectal canal and/or the external genital or rectal areas, brings about local and systemic therapeutic effects. The copper ion treatments and methods for treating conditions affecting the genital and/or rectal areas involve the use of tampons, suppositories, lotions, creams, gels, foams and solutions, each containing a copper ion-containing solution. The tampon bodies and the copper ion lotions, creams, gels and foams may be delivered into the vagina, and the suppositories can be delivered into the vagina or into the rectal canal. The copper ion lotions, creams, gels, foams and solutions may also be topically applied to the external genital and/or rectal areas. | 09-18-2014 |
Donald Charles Abbott, Norton, MA US
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20090315159 | LEADFRAMES HAVING BOTH ENHANCED-ADHESION AND SMOOTH SURFACES AND METHODS TO FORM THE SAME - Example leadframes having both rough surfaces to enhance adhesion to molding compounds and selectively smoothed surfaces to enhance bonding wire performance, and methods to form the same are disclosed. A disclosed example packaged integrated circuit chip includes a bond wire, a leadframe having a die pad coupled to a carrier rail, and an inner lead coupled to an outer lead via a dam bar, the inner lead having a first portion having a rough surface and a second portion having a smoothed surface, a first end of the bond wire attached to the second portion of the inner lead, an integrated circuit attached to the die pad, a second end of the bond wire attached to a pad disposed on the integrated circuit, and a molding compound to encapsulate the inner lead, the integrated circuit and the bond wire. | 12-24-2009 |
20140097527 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE - An integrated circuit package may be formed using a leadframe having an open space extending therethrough. A shunt is located within the open space such that it is not in contact with any portion of the leadframe. Tape may be applied to the lower surface of the leadframe to support the shunt and hold it in place relative to the leadframe until wirebonding and encapsulation have been completed. Thereafter, the tape may be removed. | 04-10-2014 |
20140367838 | LEADFRAME WITH LEAD OF VARYING THICKNESS - A leadframe that includes a die attachment pad and a lead having a bondwire attach portion with a thickness less than 50% of the thickness of an adjacent portion of the lead. Also a method of forming a leadframe includes forming a lead having a bond wire attach portion with an original thickness and coining the bond wire attach portion to a thickness less than 50% of the original thickness. An integrated circuit package and a method of forming an integrated circuit package are also disclosed. | 12-18-2014 |
Edward E. Abbott, Canandaigua, NY US
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20120145219 | CORROSION RESISTANT SOLAR MIRROR - A reflective article includes a transparent substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface. A base coat is formed over at least a portion of the second major surface. A primary reflective coating having at least one metallic layer is formed over at least a portion of the base coat. A protective coating is formed over at least a portion of the primary reflective coating. The article further includes a solar cell and an anode, with the solar cell connected to the metallic layer and the anode. | 06-14-2012 |
20130032482 | ELECTRODE CONFIGURATIONS FOR COATING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATES IN AN ELECTRODEPOSITION COATING PROCESS - An electrode assembly for use in electrophoretically depositing an electrodepositable coating composition onto a conductive substrate having a hollowed interior region therewithin includes a first counter electrode and an electrode assembly comprising a second counter electrode and a deployable primary electrode which are introduced within the hollowed out interior region during the electrodeposition process to provide a deposited electrodeposition coating on inner and outer surfaces. | 02-07-2013 |
20130084425 | NEAR NEUTRAL BUOYANCY TEXTURE ADDITIVE FOR ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPSITIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR FORMING TEXTURED COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed herein are electrodepositable coating compositions comprising a film forming resin and a textured additive, wherein the textured additive has a density (specific gravity) of no more than 4.5 g/cc and a melting point greater than the curing temperature of the electrodepositable coating composition. Also described are coated substrates having a cured coating layer comprising the electrodepositable coating composition, wherein the cured film layer has a texture of at least 250μ-in as measured by a profilometer at conventional cured film thicknesses. | 04-04-2013 |
Eric L. Abbott, Las Vegas, NV US
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20140073421 | GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING GAMING SYSTEMS - A gaming system is operated by comparing a mobile device elevation at which a mobile device is located to one or more authorized elevations that correspond to areas where mobile gaming is permitted, wherein the one or more authorized elevations is adjusted according to a height of a user of the mobile device, responsive to the comparing, permitting gaming using the mobile device when the mobile device elevation is within the one or more adjusted authorized elevations, and not permitting gaming using the mobile device when the mobile device elevation is outside the one or more adjusted authorized elevations, and permitting non-gaming operations using the mobile device regardless of whether the mobile device elevation is within or outside the one or more authorized elevations. | 03-13-2014 |
Geoffrey W. Abbott, Crompond, NY US
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20090005386 | Methods for Modulating Ion Channels - In one embodiment, the invention provides an ion having the formula: (I) In another embodiment, the invention provides a method for modulating potassium, sodium, and cyclic nucleotide-modulated ion channels in a mammal in need thereof. In a further embodiment, the invention provides a method for modulating ligand-gated ion channels or transient receptor potential channels in a mammal in need thereof. The methods comprise administering an ion having the formula described above. | 01-01-2009 |
Jacob J. Abbott, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20110215888 | WIRELESS CONTROL OF MICROROBOTS - Wireless control of a microrobot can be performed using a magnetic field originating from a localized control magnet source relative to a body into which the microrobot is placed. Torque forces which contribute to rotation (and propulsion) of the microrobot can overcome magnetic forces which produce attraction or repulsion between the microrobot and the control magnet. | 09-08-2011 |
20130138117 | COCHLEAR IMPLANT INSERTION METHOD AND SYSTEM - Techniques for insertion of a cochlear implant include using a rotatable manipulator magnet to steer the tip of the cochlear implant. Steering can use magnetic torque and/or force between the manipulator magnet and a magnetic element coupled to the tip of the cochlear implant to control bending of the cochlear implant. | 05-30-2013 |
20130154776 | Control of Magnetically Actuated Tools in any Position Using a Rotating Magnetic Source - Systems and methods utilize a rotating magnetic field to drive a magnetically actuated device where the source of the rotating magnetic field is not constrained to a particular orientation with respect to the device. In one embodiment a rotating permanent magnet is utilized to actuate a magnetically actuated device where the magnet is not constrained to any position relative to the magnetically actuated device, such as the radial or axial position. Accordingly, the rotating permanent magnet may be directed in a manner to avoid collisions or other obstacles in a workspace while still effectively driving the magnetically actuated device. | 06-20-2013 |
20140288416 | MANIPULATION OF AN UNTETHERED MAGENTIC DEVICE WITH A MAGNET ACTUATOR - A method of manipulating an untethered magnetic device, such as a magnetic capsule endoscope, can include positioning a magnet actuator and an untethered magnetic device proximate one another such that the untethered magnetic device is within a constant magnetic field of the magnet actuator. A position of the untethered magnetic device can be determined relative to the magnet actuator. A desired heading, position, and/or velocity of the untethered magnetic device can be identified. The method can include calculating a magnetic field heading and/or a magnetic force to be applied to the untethered magnetic device to achieve the desired device heading, position, and/or velocity. The magnetic actuator can be moved to apply the calculated magnetic field heading and/or magnetic force to the untethered magnetic device via the magnetic field. The magnetic field heading can be operable to orient the untethered magnetic device in the desired heading and the magnetic force can be operable to translate the untethered magnetic device to the desired position and/or at the desired velocity such that the magnetic device can levitate above a surface. | 09-25-2014 |
Jake J. Abbott, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100022857 | MAGNETICALLY CONTROLLED WIRELESS OPTICAL OXYGEN SENSOR FOR INTRAOCULAR MEASUREMENTS - A sensor for intraocular measurements moveable within at least one of an vitreous humor of an eye, an aqueous humor of an eye and an intraocular replacement medium. The sensor includes a magnetic body susceptible to magnetic fields and at least one sensor film. | 01-28-2010 |
20120281330 | Magnetic Manipulation and Navigation System for a Magnetic Element - A magnetic manipulation and navigation system for moving a magnetic element through a body comprising at least six electromagnets fixed in relation to said body and a control unit supplying the current for the electromagnets. The electromagnets have soft magnetic cores and the current supplied by the control unit to each of the electromagnets is adapted to operate the electromagnetic coils of each of the electromagnets in their core's linear regions being delimited by the value of the flux density of each electromagnet being in an interval between the negative and positive saturation value of each electromagnet, the lower representation showing the deviation due to the use of soft magnetic cores in all electromagnets. | 11-08-2012 |
James Abbott, Albany, OR US
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20120300291 | METAL REFLECTORS - In one example, a metal reflector includes a silver layer and an underlying metal layer in galvanic communication with the silver layer. | 11-29-2012 |
James Paul Abbott, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20110239949 | Hummingbird feeder - A safety hummingbird feeder having a substantially cylindrical reservoir, an elongate feeding tube, and a cap. The reservoir has a reduced surface area and is intended to hold a limited amount of liquid sugar solution to reduce or eliminate spoilage and molding. The feeding port tube is made of soft, flexible material and may include a plurality of slits configured to prevent a withdrawing hummingbird from injuring its bill. The hummingbird feeder maximizes safety for a feeding humming bird by reducing or eliminating intestinal injury commonly caused by ingestion of spoiled and/or molded liquid sugar solution and the flexible feeding port tube minimizes the risk of bill injury for a retreating hummingbird. | 10-06-2011 |
James R. Abbott, Bothell, WA US
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20120023477 | Pattern Implementation Technique - A pattern implementation technique in which a pattern is defined as a software artifact that comprises a pattern signature representing one or more parameters of the pattern and a pattern implementation model representing one or more methods for expanding the pattern in a selected software context by assigning one or more arguments to the one or more parameters. | 01-26-2012 |
Jamie Abbott, Mesa, AZ US
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20100179642 | Vascular Graft With Kink Resistance After Clamping - A self-sealing vascular graft with kink resistance is described. The vascular graft includes a substrate that can be a PTFE, having a self-sealing region that may include several layers of material. The central section of the vascular graft may be constructed differently from surrounding self-sealing regions, in order to provide kink resistance following the clamping of the graft. Also described is a graft with a flared cuff attached to one or both ends, the attachment or transition region including reinforcement beading. | 07-15-2010 |
20130071550 | Self-Sealing PTFE Graft with Kink Resistance - A self-sealing vascular graft, including a substrate with a sealant layer and several optional additional layers, is described. The substrate can be ePTFE and the material used for the sealant and additional layers can be polyurethane. The sealant layer and additional layers may include one or more base layers, one or more foam layers, beading of different sizes and shapes, and ePTFE tape. A flared cuff may be integral to one or both ends of the substrate or may be attached to one or both ends. Various methods of making a self-sealing vascular graft are also described, including methods of disposition, methods of forming, methods of bonding and methods of attaching. | 03-21-2013 |
Janell Lyn Abbott, New Stanton, PA US
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20100183869 | Aluminum alloys, aluminum alloy products and methods for making the same - Decorative shape cast products and methods, systems, compositions and apparatus for producing the same are described. In one embodiment, the decorative shape cast products are produced from an Al—Ni or Al—Ni—Mn alloy, with a tailored microstructure to facilitate production of anodized decorative shape cast product having the appropriate finish and mechanical properties. | 07-22-2010 |
20130160963 | Aluminum alloys, aluminum alloy products and methods for making the same - Decorative shape cast products and methods, systems, compositions and apparatus for producing the same are described. In one embodiment, the decorative shape cast products are produced from an Al—Ni or Al—Ni—Mn alloy, with a tailored microstructure to facilitate production of anodized decorative shape cast product having the appropriate finish and mechanical properties. | 06-27-2013 |
Jerry Abbott, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110077135 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An exercise ball with handles facilitates an abdominal, chest and arm workout. The exercise ball is a pliable material inflated and having a pair of handles oppositely positioned on a support rod extending through the exercise ball. The exercise ball rotates relative to the handles. An incline or ramp is used with the exercise ball to create added resistance thereby increasing the effectiveness of the muscle workout. Resistance bands attach to the handles of the exercise ball on one end and a user's feet on the other end to provide added resistance. | 03-31-2011 |
John Abbott, Westland, MI US
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20080295895 | WATER LEAKAGE AND FAULT SENSING SYSTEM - A system is provided for monitoring leakage within a building. Remote sensors are placed at locations that are likely to have leaks occurring. If a leak is detected by one of the remote sensors, a signal is sent to a control for a main shut-off valve. The main shut-off valve is placed on the main water supply line leading into the building. Further, a flow meter is placed on the main water supply line. The flow meter monitors water being delivered into the building, and should an abnormal water flow be detected, the control will close the shut-off valve. The flow meter and control may learn normal water usage patterns for the building, or the patterns may be pre-programmed into the system. A manual override allows the control to be bypassed when it is intended for a large volume of water to be moved into the building, such as when a swimming pool is filled, etc. | 12-04-2008 |
John J. Abbott, Dupont, WA US
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20100327989 | MICRO-STRIP CROSSTALK COMPENSATION USING STUBS - A micro-strip transmission line may include a plurality of conductors, wherein each conductor has a compensating portion and a remaining portion. The compensating portion can compensate for far-end crosstalk in the remaining portion. In one example, the compensating portion has a longitudinal section and a plurality of alternating stubs extending from lateral surfaces of the longitudinal section. | 12-30-2010 |
Joshua Abbott, Spotsylvania, VA US
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20110258055 | POINTS BASED SOCIAL NETWORKING WEB SITE - A points-based social networking site gives its users the opportunity to earn points by viewing other profiles, inviting their friends to join the site, commenting on other profiles, viewing advertisements, and other activities on the site. The points may be referred to as popularity points. The site may rank users by the number of popularity points they earn at the social networking site. The site may allow the creation of groups for schools, universities, cities, businesses, hobbies, and the like. Users can belong to one or more groups and may be ranked within each of their groups based on their number of popularity points. In some embodiments, the present invention may be designed as a stand-alone site, having a points-based recognition system. In other embodiments, the present invention may be incorporated into an already-existing social networking site, allowing the site to recognize users by points earned. | 10-20-2011 |
Joshua L. Abbott, Tulsa, OK US
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20090287115 | BUTTERFLY NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A butterfly needle assembly and method of use having a compressible member for uses such as drawing blood and infusing intravenous fluids or medication. The butterfly needle assembly also includes an intravenous needle, a body to which the compressible member is attached, a fastener for maintaining a desired position of the needle during use, an attachment mechanism and a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the intravenous needle and attachment mechanism. In use, the needle is inserted into a patient's vein. The compressible member is compressed to position the needle as desired, and the fastener is employed to secure the butterfly needle assembly to the patient in a way that maintains compression on the compressible member. The butterfly needle assembly may be further secured to the patient by an adhesive disposed on the bottom surface of the compressible member. The attachment mechanism may be attached to a container for blood collection. | 11-19-2009 |
Karen L. Abbott, Statham, GA US
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20110033875 | GLYCOPROTEIN CANCER BIOMARKER - The invention relates to glycoproteins having a cancer-specific glycoform. Cancer-specific glycoforms are useful in diagnostics and therapeutics. | 02-10-2011 |
Katherine Verdolini Abbott, Cheswick, PA US
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20080228456 | MODELING WOUND HEALING - Provided are methods of simulating tissue healing. The methods comprise using a mechanistic computer model of the interrelated effects of inflammation, tissue damage or dysfunction and tissue healing to predict an outcome of healing of damaged tissue in vivo, thereby predicting the outcome of healing of damaged tissue in vivo. Implementations of these methods on a computing device also are provided. Non-limiting examples of diseases and/or conditions that are amenable to simulation according to the methods described herein include: a diabetes, diabetic foot ulcers, necrotizing enterocolitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, restenosis (post-angioplasty or stent implantation), incisional wounding, excisional wounding, surgery, accidental trauma, pressure ulcer, stasis ulcer, tendon rupture, vocal fold phonotrauma, otitis media and pancreatitis. | 09-18-2008 |
20120271611 | Modeling Wound Healing - Provided are methods of simulating tissue healing. The methods comprise using a mechanistic computer model of the interrelated effects of inflammation, tissue damage or dysfunction and tissue healing to predict an outcome of healing of damaged tissue in vivo, thereby predicting the outcome of healing of damaged tissue in vivo. Implementations of these methods on a computing device also are provided. Non-limiting examples of diseases and/or conditions that are amenable to simulation according to the methods described herein include: a diabetes, diabetic foot ulcers, necrotizing enterocolitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, restenosis (post-angioplasty or stent implantation), incisional wounding, excisional wounding, surgery, accidental trauma, pressure ulcer, stasis ulcer, tendon rupture, vocal fold phonotrauma, otitis media and pancreatitis. | 10-25-2012 |
Kathleen K. Abbott, Ashland, VA US
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20090019078 | Multi-Sided Media Viewer and Technique for Media Association - A system provides a multi-sided media viewer capable of displaying media assets from an electronic archival news and content database. Each side of the media player contains different information regarding the media asset. A primary side of the media asset may display a media asset related to an educational program, such as a course curriculum or the like. The secondary sides of the media viewer may contain additional information regarding that media asset, including personalized information generated by a system user as well as automatically populated information, such as information collected from other external news services or content providers. The system may further provide an educational game in which users are encouraged to find and draw connections between media assets to create an interconnection of related news items. The multi-sided media viewer may be a two-sided cue card, or a multidimensional news or content element having any number of sides depending on the additional information to be displayed with the media asset. | 01-15-2009 |
Ken Abbott, Kirkland, WA US
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20100262573 | LOGGING AND ANALYZING COMPUTER USER'S CONTEXT DATA - A facility for logging context attributes is described. For each of a set of selected context attributes, the facility, determines a target frequency with which values of the selected context attribute are to be logged. For each of the set of selected context attributes, the facility obtains values of the selected context attribute at a frequency approximating the target frequency determined for the selected context attribute. Then, for each obtained context attribute value, the facility writes the obtained value to a storage device in a manner that identifies its context attribute. | 10-14-2010 |
Kenneth A. Abbott, Garland, TX US
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20120040095 | Vapor Deposition of Anti-Stiction Layer for Micromechanical Devices - A vapor deposition system includes a filter-diffuser device connected to a vapor inlet within a vacuum chamber for simultaneously filtering inflowing vapor to remove particulate matter while injecting vapor containing perfluordecanoic acid (PFDA) into the chamber through radially arranged porous metal filters to enable the deposition of a uniform monolayer of PFDA molecules onto the surfaces of a micromechanical device, such as a digital micromirror device. | 02-16-2012 |
Lynn Abbott, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090150301 | FINANCIAL PRODUCT RISK MITIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Automated methods for managing risk associated with investment products is disclosed. A logic engine executes portfolio realignment and contract benefit calculations according to timing rules or event-based triggers. The investment product may provide a guaranteed withdrawal benefit option that allows for a variety of investment, payment, withdrawal, fee and termination options. | 06-11-2009 |
Lynn Murphy Abbott, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120036087 | AUTOMATIC INCOME ADJUSTMENT - A method includes receiving market data associated with an investment product that specifies a first guaranteed annual withdrawal amount and a second guaranteed annual withdrawal amount, where the first guaranteed annual withdrawal amount is greater than the second guaranteed annual withdrawal amount. The method includes automatically selecting a guaranteed annual withdrawal amount from the first guaranteed annual withdrawal amount and the second guaranteed annual withdrawal amount based on at least an evaluation of the market data. | 02-09-2012 |
20130096959 | Automatic Income Adjustment - A method includes receiving market data associated with an investment product that specifies a first guaranteed annual withdrawal amount and a second guaranteed annual withdrawal amount, where the first guaranteed annual withdrawal amount is greater than the second guaranteed annual withdrawal amount. The method also includes automatically selecting a guaranteed annual withdrawal amount from the first guaranteed annual withdrawal amount and the second guaranteed annual withdrawal amount based on at least an evaluation of the market data. | 04-18-2013 |
Lynn V. Abbott, Aurora, IL US
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20100328885 | Rotatable Cooling Module - A rotatable cooling module includes a cooling coil. An input line is coupled to the cooling coil via a coupler that allows the cooling coil to rotate independent of the input line. An output line is coupled to the cooling coil via a second coupler that allows the cooling coil to rotate independent of the output line. A coolant flows through the input line and the first coupler and passes through the cooling coil, which removes heat from an electronic assembly to which the cooling unit is attached. The coolant then flows through the second coupler and through the output line and returns to a heat exchanger, which cools the liquid before recirculating through the cooling unit. The couplers are disposed about a single axis which allows the cooling module to be rotated, and the couplers prevent damage from occurring to any of the elements of the cooling module. | 12-30-2010 |
Mark Abbott, Dundas, MN US
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20090199594 | CLOSED LOOP CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE HEAT-TREATMENT OF GLASS - A method and apparatus for controlling the process used in the heat treatment of glass measures the quality of the glass following the heat treatment process. Inputs to the control system for the heat treatment process derive from the automated inspection of glass following heat treatment. Outputs from the control system for the heat treatment process may adjust one or more parameters in the heat treatment process including a furnace or heating setting, a transport setting, and a quench or cooling setting. | 08-13-2009 |
Mark M. Abbott, Dundas, MN US
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20100060902 | AUTOMATED ONLINE MEASUREMENT OF GLASS PART GEOMETRY - An apparatus which measures a size and a shape of a transparent sheet includes a conveyor, a lighting apparatus, an imaging device and a process controller. The conveyor moves the transparent sheet. The lighting apparatus projects light onto the transparent sheet. The imaging device receives reflected light reflected from the transparent sheet. A thickness is input into the process controller. A sheet temperature from a sheet temperature sensor and/or a structure temperature from a structure temperature sensor are output to the process controller. An image is output from the imaging device to the process controller. The process controller outputs the size and the shape of the transparent sheet. The outputs from the process controller are used to adjust machine tools used to fabricate the transparent sheet. | 03-11-2010 |
Martin H. Abbott, Arlington, VA US
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20080285131 | Forced air environmental separator, and method of making the same - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to forced air environmental separators and/or methods of making the same that are capable of reducing the number and/or amount of deposits (e.g., moisture and/or debris) that form on the lens(es) of viewing devices that reduce the viewing quality and/or experience. In certain example embodiments, an air supply may be configured to supply a flow of pressurized air. A collar may include a plurality of holes formed therein. The plurality of holes may be disposed at one or more angles such that the flow of pressurized air is capable of flowing therethrough. A conduit may connect the air supply to the collar such that the flow of pressurized air flows from the air supply through the conduit to the collar. Certain example embodiments may be used in connection with, for example, a video camera, still camera, telescope, binoculars, glasses or goggles, and/or scope. Certain example embodiments may be used for, for example, sporting events, amateur or professional still photography, wildlife photography, hunting, traffic cameras (e.g., red light cameras, speeding cameras, etc.), surveillance, astronomy, weather watching, special effects, stunt photography, concerts, movie and/or television products, skiing, motor cross, emergency response, etc. | 11-20-2008 |
Martyn Stuart Abbott, Dallas, TX US
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20090203329 | Patient Medication IV Delivery Pump with Wireless Communication to a Hospital Information Management System - A wireless communication system from an IV medication infusion pump to a hospital information management system (HIMS) is disclosed. The system includes an IV pump having pump operation circuitry for monitoring pre-selected characteristics of pump operation indicative of IV administration of medication to a patient. A transmitter or transceiver is connected to the pump operation circuitry for receiving a wireless pump signal representing instructional data to the IV pump and for transmitting a wireless pump signal representing the pre-selected pump operation characteristics. The wireless pump transmitter or transceiver communicates with a hospital information management system (HIMS). The HIMS includes a receiver or transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving the pump signal representing the pump operation characteristics and also includes a computer processor capable of storing and displaying the pump operation characteristics that are represented by the received wireless pump signal. In one embodiment, is a medication order transmitter capable of receiving doctor order input and transmitting a signal representing a pumping operation to the HIMS for comparison to pump operation characteristics represented by the pump signal. | 08-13-2009 |
20110208205 | Thrombectomy Catheter Deployment System - A thrombectomy catheter deployment system which greatly simplifies setup procedures and operation of a thrombectomy catheter includes a stand alone drive unit and a disposable pump/catheter assembly which is manually placed into a carriage assembly in the drive unit. The pump/catheter assembly has a plurality of preconnected components including tubular structure and a thrombectomy catheter connected thereto and is transported into or out of the interior of the drive unit for automatic high pressure pump piston head engagement or disengagement with a reciprocating linear actuator and for automatic engagement or disengagement of an effluent waste tube with a roller pump. A barcode reader senses specific operational data pertaining to an individual pump and provides an interface for operation of the reciprocating linear actuator. A bubble trap incorporated for effective debubbling of saline solution is closely coupled to an insert molded pump having an improved valve arrangement. A spiked bag with large tubing is incorporated for bubble-free transfer of saline. | 08-25-2011 |
20130310845 | THROMBECTOMY CATHETER DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A thrombectomy catheter deployment for operation of a thrombectomy catheter includes a stand alone drive unit and a disposable pump/catheter assembly which is manually placed into a carriage assembly in the drive unit. The pump/catheter assembly has a plurality of preconnected components including tubular structure and a thrombectomy catheter connected thereto and is transported into or out of the interior of the drive unit for automatic high pressure pump piston head engagement or disengagement with a reciprocating linear actuator and for automatic engagement of disengagement of an effluent waste tube with a roller pump. A barcode reader senses specific operational data pertaining to an individual pump and provides an interface for operation of the reciprocating linear actuator. | 11-21-2013 |
Maxwell T. Abbott, Flower Mound, TX US
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20080229935 | Selection Systems and Methods - The present invention relates generally to a selection process that is facilitated by a multi-modality controller. The selection process and knob are particularly useful in connection with an oven or other cooking appliance, but the knob and screens described herein can be used with any electronic component that requires a user to select various operating modes. | 09-25-2008 |
Michael Abbott, Chicopee, MA US
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20090107237 | Shaft Trim Balancing Devices, Related Systems and Methods - Shaft trim balancing devices, related systems and methods are provided. In this regard, an representative device for trim balancing a rotatable shaft includes: an intermediate section being annularly shaped and having terminating ends spaced from each other in an uncompressed state of the device; and first and second sets of counterweights extending longitudinally from opposing sides of the intermediate section. | 04-30-2009 |
Michael Abbott, Yarrow Point, WA US
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20090041033 | FITNESS BASED ROUTING - The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for fitness based routing. Embodiments of the invention significantly improve the likelihood that routing nodes contained in routing table have adequate (or even relatively increased) ability to transfer and process messages in an overlay network. Thus, when the node is to make a routing decision for a message, the node has some assurances that any selected routing node is adequate (or is at least the best currently available). Further, a sending node can take preference to routing nodes with higher fitness values when sending a message. Preference to higher fitness metric values further insures that messages are adequately transferred and processed. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention can be used to route messages in a manner that optimizes bandwidth and provides efficient routing capability. | 02-12-2009 |
Michael Abbott, Baltimore, MD US
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20110033628 | High Yield Spray Application - Method and device for ensuring high yields during spraying of a settable slurry composition. The slurry is conveyed through a length of hose to a nozzle spray-orifice, and a set accelerator is introduced into the slurry at a distance “D” from the nozzle spray-orifice. The level of accelerator is monitored using a sensor located in the slurry path at a point after the set accelerator is injected. A preferred sensor comprises two pairs of conductivity sensors each having an annular body with a bore corresponding to the diameter of the hose or nozzle bore. Voltage of the slurry can be correlated to yields obtained when a salt-based accelerator fluid is injected into the slurry, such that levels of accelerator can be finely adjusted, and consistently high yields of spray coatings can be achieved. | 02-10-2011 |
Michael Abbott, Christiansburg, VA US
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20100325784 | Helmet Clip - A helmet clip captures a goggle loop and lanyard and provides a mounting mechanism for a helmet accessory. The helmet clip uses a snap mechanism to selectively capture and release the lanyard or goggle loop without removing the accessory. | 12-30-2010 |
Michael D. Abbott, Statesville, NC US
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20100294152 | DIGITAL PRINTING MACHINE AND PLATEN ASSEMBLY FOR PRINTING ON MULTIPLE GARMENT PORTIONS - A digital printing machine and a platen assembly therefore for printing on multiple garment portions, the platen assembly comprising a base member configured for operation with a printing machine, and multiple garment support members that are attached to the base member. Each support member comprises a first portion attached to the base member and a second substantially horizontal portion extending outwardly from the base member. The garment support members are configured to support multiple garment portions, permitting printing on the multiple garment portions in a single printing operation. | 11-25-2010 |
20130312153 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE - A method of manufacturing a garment is provided that includes applying an adhesive layer to a first ply and/or a second ply in a first amount in a first zone where structural support is desired and in a second amount in a second zone where breathability is desired; arranging the first and second plies with respect to one another so that the adhesive layer is therebetween; and activating the adhesive layer to secure the first and second plies to one another. | 11-28-2013 |
20140109537 | Process and Apparatus for Harvesting Bast Plants - A method and apparatus for harvesting bast plants that have stalks, husks, and seeds. The method includes cutting the bast stalks from the bast plants and receiving the bast stalks onto a first belt. The method then orients at least a portion of the bast stalks on the first belt, the longitudinal axis of the at least a portion of the bast stalks being generally oriented in the direction the first belt is moving. The husks and seeds may be removed from the bast stalks. The bast stalk may be packaged. | 04-24-2014 |
20140248822 | UPPER AND LOWER TORSO GARMENTS HAVING AN IMPROVED BAND - A circularly knitted upper or lower torso garment, such as a brassiere or brief, and method of forming a circularly knitted brassiere are provided, the garment having a circularly knitted body formed of inner and outer layers, the circularly knitted body having at least one torso or waist band, the inner and outer layers overlapping along a fold line, and an elastomeric band positioned between the inner and outer layers proximate the fold line. | 09-04-2014 |
20140283313 | Rinsing Station for Spray Dyeing System - A rinsing station for removing residual materials from a fabric being dyed or bleached. The rinsing station includes a first pair of rinse spray nozzles. One of the first pair directed to spray a rinse fluid downwardly onto incoming dyed fabric. The other of the first pair directed to spray the rinse fluid upwardly onto the incoming dyed fabric. The rinsing station also includes a pair of nip rollers downstream for the first pair of rinse spray nozzles for extracting the rinse fluid. | 09-25-2014 |
20150024658 | BRA CUP WITH MODESTY PANEL - A breast cup for a brassiere, a brassiere, and a method of making the breast cup. The breast cup includes a molded body having an inner surface, an outer surface and an apex. A layer of flock is adhered to the molded body at a location corresponding with the apex in order to provide increased modesty for the breast cup. | 01-22-2015 |
Michael J. Abbott, Woodbury, MN US
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20120215786 | Server-Side Search Of Email Attachments - An email server receives an email sent to an email account and including one or more attachments. The one or more attachments are extracted from the email into one or more temporary storage elements. Content from the temporary storage elements is indexed. The indexed content is stored along with an identifier of the email in an index corresponding to the email account. The one or more temporary storage elements is disposed of after the indexing. | 08-23-2012 |
Michael T. Abbott, Spokane Valley, WA US
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20120163781 | Fluid heater - A fluid heater is disclosed and which has a heater, pump, and a plurality of temperature sensors which are electrically coupled with first and second temperature controlled relays, and wherein the fluid heater is operable to maintain a source of fluid used by an object of interest within a predetermined temperature range and further, is operable under given temperature conditions to discontinue operation so as to protect the object of interest and the heater from becoming damaged through overheating of the fluid which is utilized by same. | 06-28-2012 |
20140233930 | Fluid Heater - A fluid heater is disclosed and which has a heater, pump, and a plurality of temperature sensors which are electrically coupled with first and second temperature controlled relays, and wherein the fluid heater is operable to maintain a source of fluid used by an object of interest within a predetermined temperature range and further, is operable under given temperature conditions to discontinue operation so as to protect the object of interest and the heater from becoming damaged through overheating of the fluid which is utilized by same. | 08-21-2014 |
Mike Abbott, Littleton, CO US
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20080228330 | On-Demand Flight Data Service - A flight data service subscription system allows personnel to subscribe to flight data services using an electronic devices such as a multifunctional display (MFD) onboard an aircraft. The MFD is used to select regional areas of coverage and generate requests for subscriptions to flight data services. Flight data application software running on the MFD manages flight data and the subscription requests. A server operated by a flight data service provider receives the subscription requests from the MFD and dispatches flight data responsive to the requests for the selected region. A wireless local area network on the ground transfers flight data and subscription requests between the MFD and the flight data subscription server. | 09-18-2008 |
20120320895 | On-Demand Flight Data Service - A flight data service subscription system allows personnel to subscribe to flight data services using an electronic devices such as a multifunctional display (MFD) onboard an aircraft. The MFD is used to select regional areas of coverage and generate requests for subscriptions to flight data services. Flight data application software running on the MFD manages flight data and the subscription requests. A server operated by a flight data service provider receives the subscription requests from the MFD and dispatches flight data responsive to the requests for the selected region. A wireless local area network on the ground transfers flight data and subscription requests between the MFD and the flight data subscription server. | 12-20-2012 |
Nathan Abbott, Rindge, NH US
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20090282979 | LOW-PROFILE SURFACE MOUNT FILTER - Embodiments of the present invention provide low-profile surface mount filters. One embodiment of the present invention includes a filter housing adapted to mount on a substrate block having a plurality of flow paths and a filter cavity defined therein. The filter cavity is defined to extend in a generally horizontal direction when the low-profile filter is in use. A first flow passage is defined to connect an inlet of the filter housing to a first section of the filter cavity and a second flow passage is defined to connect a second section of the filter cavity to an outlet of the filter housing. A filter assembly is disposed in the filter cavity and sealed to the surface of the filter cavity separating the filter cavity into adjacent sections including the first section of the filter cavity and second section of the filter cavity. | 11-19-2009 |
20110078886 | LOW-PROFILE SURFACE MOUNT FILTER - Embodiments of the present invention provide low-profile surface mount filters. One embodiment of the present invention includes a filter housing adapted to mount on a substrate block having a plurality of flow paths and a filter cavity defined therein. The filter cavity is defined to extend in a generally horizontal direction when the low-profile filter is in use. A first flow passage is defined to connect an inlet of the filter housing to a first section of the filter cavity and a second flow passage is defined to connect a second section of the filter cavity to an outlet of the filter housing. A filter assembly is disposed in the filter cavity and sealed to the surface of the filter cavity separating the filter cavity into adjacent sections including the first section of the filter cavity and second section of the filter cavity. | 04-07-2011 |
Nicholas Abbott, Madison, WI US
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20090023155 | Polyelectrolyte multilayer films at liquid-liquid interfaces and methods for providing and using same - The present invention is directed to methods for providing a polyelectrolyte multilayer film at a liquid-liquid interface. Such methods include steps of sequentially-depositing layers of cationic and anionic polyelectrolytes at a liquid-liquid interface that is formed between immiscible first and second liquids whereby a polyelectrolyte multilayer film is provided at the liquid-liquid interface. In certain preferred embodiments, the first liquid is an aqueous solution and the second liquid is a liquid crystal. In alternative embodiments, the first liquid is an aqueous solution and the second liquid is an oil. The invention further encompasses polyelectrolyte multilayer films provided by the disclosed methods as well as applications utilizing such materials. | 01-22-2009 |
20090054262 | DEVICES FOR CELL ASSAYS - The present invention relates to the field of molecular diagnostics. In particular, the present invention provided improved substrates and methods of using liquid crystals and other biophotonically based assays for quantitating the amount of an analyte in a sample. The present invention also provides materials and methods for detecting non-specific binding of an analyte to a substrate by using a liquid crystal or other biophotonically based assay formats. | 02-26-2009 |
20090263468 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WOUND HEALING - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for wound healing. In particular, the present invention relates to promoting and enhancing wound healing by utilizing cross-linker covalent modification molecules to attach and deliver wound active agents to a wound. In addition, the present invention provides methods and compositions utilizing oppositely charged polymers to form a polyelectrolyte layer on a wound surface. The invention further relates to incorporating wound active agents into a polyelectrolyte layer for delivery to a wound. | 10-22-2009 |
20100009344 | LIQUID CRYSTAL BASED ANALYTE DETECTION - The present invention relates to the field of detection of viruses, and in particular to detection of viruses using a liquid crystal assay format. In the present invention, virus binding in a detection region is identified by changes in liquid crystal orientation caused by virus binding independent orientation caused by any topography associated with the detection region. | 01-14-2010 |
20100093096 | DETECTION OF VAPOR PHASE COMPOUNDS BY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF A LIQUID CRYSTAL - The present invention relates to the field of detection of components in gas phase, and in particular to detection of nitric oxide exhaled as a component of breath, using a liquid crystal assay format and a device utilizing liquid crystals as part of a reporting system. | 04-15-2010 |
20100196947 | Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Films At Liquid-Liquid Interfaces - The present invention is directed to methods for providing a polyelectrolyte multilayer film at a liquid-liquid interface. Such methods include steps of sequentially-depositing layers of cationic and anionic polyelectrolytes at a liquid-liquid interface that is formed between immiscible first and second liquids whereby a polyelectrolyte multilayer film is provided at the liquid-liquid interface. In certain preferred embodiments, the first liquid is an aqueous solution and the second liquid is a liquid crystal. In alternative embodiments, the first liquid is an aqueous solution and the second liquid is an oil. The invention further encompasses polyelectrolyte multilayer films provided by the disclosed methods as well as applications utilizing such materials. | 08-05-2010 |
20100221815 | SUBSTRATES, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR QUANTITATIVE LIQUID CRYSTAL ASSAYS - The present invention relates to the field of molecular diagnostics, and in particular to diagnostics based on a liquid crystal assay format. In particular, the present invention provided improved substrates and methods of using liquid crystal assays for quantitating the amount of an analyte in a sample. The present invention also provides materials and methods for detecting non-specific binding of an analyte to a substrate by using a liquid crystal assay format. | 09-02-2010 |
20120135450 | SUBSTRATES, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR QUANTITATIVE LIQUID CRYSTAL ASSAYS - The present invention relates to the field of molecular diagnostics, and in particular to diagnostics based on a liquid crystal assay format. In particular, the present invention provided improved substrates and methods of using liquid crystal assays for quantitating the amount of an analyte in a sample. The present invention also provides materials and methods for detecting non-specific binding of an analyte to a substrate by using a liquid crystal assay format. | 05-31-2012 |
20120288951 | DETECTION OF VAPOR PHASE COMPOUNDS BY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF A LIQUID CRYSTAL - The present invention relates to the field of detection of components in gas phase, and in particular to detection of nitric oxide exhaled as a component of breath, using a liquid crystal assay format and a device utilizing liquid crystals as part of a reporting system. | 11-15-2012 |
20130040332 | METHOD FOR ASSAYING CELL MOVEMENT - The present invention relates to the field of molecular diagnostics, and in particular to diagnostics based on a liquid crystal assay format. In particular, the present invention provided improved substrates and methods of using liquid crystal assays for quantitating the amount of an analyte in a sample. The present invention also provides materials and methods for detecting non-specific binding of an analyte to a substrate by using a liquid crystal assay format. | 02-14-2013 |
20130344582 | METHOD FOR ASSAYING CELL MOVEMENT - The present invention relates to the field of molecular diagnostics, and in particular to diagnostics based on a liquid crystal assay format. In particular, the present invention provided improved substrates and methods of using liquid crystal assays for quantitating the amount of an analyte in a sample. The present invention also provides materials and methods for detecting non-specific binding of an analyte to a substrate by using a liquid crystal assay format. | 12-26-2013 |
20140234419 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR WOUND HEALING - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for wound healing. In particular, the present invention relates to promoting and enhancing wound healing by utilizing cross-linker covalent modification molecules to attach and deliver wound active agents to a wound. In addition, the present invention provides methods and compositions utilizing oppositely charged polymers to form a polyelectrolyte layer on a wound surface. The invention further relates to incorporating wound active agents into a polyelectrolyte layer for delivery to a wound. | 08-21-2014 |
Patrick D. Abbott, Lake Mary, FL US
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20110087517 | Targeted Equipment Monitoring System and Method for Optimizing Equipment Reliability - An operating strategy for effectively operating a system, such as a boiler system, is provided by quantifying operation of the system based on failure characteristics modeled in a computer processor performing failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to forecast damage mechanisms from operational parameters. One method includes determining operational consequences from inherent damage impact of fixed operational parameters, enabling instruments for operation with the processor for monitoring and diagnosing potential damage mechanisms, forming a graphic component map sufficient for user review of preselected system locations, and developing macroscopic in-service and out-of-service condition monitoring plans for the system. Detailed condition monitoring plans are then created from the macroscopic plans by the processor classifying each damage mechanism as one of active, incipient, incidental and passive, and processing each classified damage mechanism based on industry and local historical data for providing yield indices and propensities as reference for the FMEA. | 04-14-2011 |
20130297374 | Targeted Equipment Monitoring System and Method for Optimizing Equipment Reliability - An operating strategy for effectively operating a system is provided in a computer-implemented method of quantifying operation of the system based on failure characteristics modeled in a computer having data storage coupled to a processor. One computer-implemented method comprises identifying precursors of damage associated with damage mechanisms and storing the identified precursors in the data storage of the computer. An inherent damage impact from the precursors is characterized for determining operational consequences. Instruments are provided for measuring physical characteristics of the identified precursors and the physical characteristics of the identified precursors are communicated to the processor by the instruments for monitoring the damage mechanisms. The damage mechanisms are diagnosed for determining the inherent damage impact and evaluated by the computer for managing operation of the system. | 11-07-2013 |
Phillip G. Abbott, Louisville, TN US
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20090261152 | CONTAINER WITH FOLDING LID - A folding closure that is foldable to a closed orientation having a pair of gabled lid sections oriented to be linearly aligned and abutting one another in an end-to-end relationship and a pair of lateral lid sections oriented to be linearly aligned with one another and abutting opposite sides of the gabled lid sections. | 10-22-2009 |
20090261153 | INSULATING SLEEVE FOR CONTAINERS - A container having a sidewall, a folding closure, and a sleeve each formed from a one-piece blank. Also disclosed is a sleeve configuration having a plurality off vents and spacers for locating the vents in a spaced apart orientation relative to a container sidewall. | 10-22-2009 |
20090261156 | ROUND TOP CUP WITH FOLDING CLOSURE - A closure for a round top cup, the closure including a pair of gabled lid sections and a pair of curved lateral lid sections, the gabled lid sections oriented to be linearly aligned and abutting one another at the center of the cup in an end-to-end relationship and the lateral lid sections oriented to be linearly aligned with one another and abutting opposite sides of the gabled lid sections. | 10-22-2009 |
Phillip M. Abbott, St. Paul, MN US
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20110029193 | MONITORING BATTERY HEALTH IN AN HVAC SYSTEM - Systems and methods of monitoring battery health in an HVAC system. The charge state of a rechargeable battery and the number of amp-hours provided to or from the rechargeable battery are monitored. The number of amp-hours provided is recorded and an end-of-life condition is detected based on the number of amp-hours provided during the charge or discharge cycle. In some constructions, the end-of-life condition is detected by comparing the number of amp-hours provided during the charge or discharge cycle to a threshold. In some constructions, the end-of-life condition is detected by calculating a rate of change of the number of amp-hours provided during a charge or discharge cycle and comparing the rate of change to a threshold. | 02-03-2011 |
Richard C. Abbott, New Boston, NH US
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20080217324 | Gas heating apparatus and methods - A thermally sprayed gas heater comprises a gas flow apparatus that propels a gas through a housing; and a thermally sprayed heater bonded to a surface of the apparatus, the heater positioned to heat the gas flow in the housing. In other aspects, a heater system for a turbulent flow gas duct comprises a duct having a gas flow channel, the channel having a shaped surface providing turbulent gas flow in the channel, and a thermally sprayed heater positioned to heat the gas flow in the channel. | 09-11-2008 |
20090134144 | HEATING APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENT ARRAY - A heating apparatus assembly and method are provided for heating a surface. The heating apparatus contains a substrate with a multiplicity of heating elements disposed upon at least one surface of the substrate where each element is individually controllable. | 05-28-2009 |
20090272728 | COOKING APPLIANCES USING HEATER COATINGS - An oven comprising a housing with a heating element having a heating layer, a support structure and a control system to control the operating temperature of the oven. The heater layer is preferably a thermally sprayed layer. | 11-05-2009 |
20090297132 | Radiant heating using heater coatings - A radiant heating system comprises a thermally sprayed resistive heating layer bonded to an underlayment building material substrate. The substrate can comprise a sub-flooring material and the heating system can comprise a radiant floor heating system. The resistive heating layer can be thermally sprayed directly onto a sub-floor or similar underlayment material, including a cementitious backing material or a sound reduction board. A finished floor surface, such as a tile, wood or laminate surface, can be provided over the substrate and thermally sprayed heater to provide a radiant floor heater. In other embodiments, a radiant heating system includes a thermally sprayed heater bonded to a flooring overlay, such as a laminate board, to a heater insert, such as a flexible polymer film or a mica-based material, or to a concrete substrate. Methods of fabricating radiant heating systems include thermally-spraying a resistive material on a sub-floor or flooring overlay. | 12-03-2009 |
Ronald D. Abbott, New Hartford, CT US
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20090076279 | REACTION PRODUCTS OF MERCAPTOBENZOTHIAZOLES, MERCAPTOTHIAZOLINES, AND MERCAPTOBENZIMIDAZOLES WITH EPOXIDES AS LUBRICANT ADDITIVES - A composition comprising: | 03-19-2009 |
20090156449 | ALKYLATED 1,3-BENZENEDIAMINE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - An alkylated 1,3-benzenediamine compound used as a deposit-control lubricant additives for organic materials including lubricating oil, gasoline, and diesel fuels. The invention improves the oxidative stability of the lubricants and fuels by adding the alkylated 1,3-benzenediamine compound. The alkylated 1,3-benzenediamine compound is formed using a catalytic hydrogenation that alkylates the 4 and/or 6 position of the central aromatic ring. | 06-18-2009 |
Ronald E. Abbott US
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20120222273 | Photovoltaic Mounting System with Locking Connectors, Adjustable Rail Height and Hinge Lock - A cam-actuated connection device joins rail mounting members of a photovoltaic panel array. The connection device slides within channels of mounting members until the members are in a properly positioned grid. When in position, the connection device is rotated to lock the mounting members in a rigid grid network. The connecting device can be subsequently loosened, repositioned and locked into position. The rail-mounting members create a grid for installation of multiple PV panels. The mounting rail allows the unit to remain relatively compact in nature but still covers a wide range of PV panel thicknesses. The rail system has a hinged connection with the mounting rail that allows an installer to assemble the module in a near perpendicular fashion to the mounting rail, make the required electrical connections and then lower the PV module into its working position. The unit is then locked into its working position. | 09-06-2012 |
Ronald G. Abbott, Kingwood, TX US
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20090270664 | Olefin Waxes Having Improved Hardness or Viscosity - In one embodiment, we disclose hardened olefin waxes and processes for preparing them. In another embodiment, we disclose oxidized olefin waxes having low viscosity and processes for preparing them. The waxes are suitable for use as polishes, coatings, or inks, among other uses. | 10-29-2009 |
20090292090 | Methods of Preparation of an Olefin Oligomerization Catalyst - A method of making an olefin oligomerization catalyst, comprising contacting a chromium-containing compound, a heteroatomic ligand, and a metal alkyl, wherein the chromium-containing compound comprises less than about 5 weight percent chromium oligomers. A method of making an olefin oligomerization catalyst comprising a chromium-containing compound, a nitrogen-containing compound, and a metal alkyl, the method comprising adding a composition comprising the chromium-containing compound to a composition comprising the metal alkyl. A method of making an olefin oligomerization catalyst comprising a chromium-containing compound, a nitrogen-containing compound, and a metal alkyl, the method comprising abating all or a portion of water, acidic protons, or both from a composition comprising the chromium-containing compound, a composition comprising the nitrogen-containing compound, or combinations thereof prior to or during the preparation of the catalyst. Methods of oligomerizing olefins by contacting such catalysts with an alpha olefin. | 11-26-2009 |
20110021343 | Methods of Preparation of an Olefin Oligomerization Catalyst - A method of making a catalyst for use in oligomerizing an olefin comprising a chromium-containing compound, a pyrrole-containing compound, a metal alkyl, a halide-containing compound, and optionally a solvent, the method comprising contacting a composition comprising the chromium-containing compound and a composition comprising the metal alkyl, wherein the composition comprising the chromium-containing compound is added to the composition comprising the metal alkyl. | 01-27-2011 |
Ryan D. Abbott US
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20120222273 | Photovoltaic Mounting System with Locking Connectors, Adjustable Rail Height and Hinge Lock - A cam-actuated connection device joins rail mounting members of a photovoltaic panel array. The connection device slides within channels of mounting members until the members are in a properly positioned grid. When in position, the connection device is rotated to lock the mounting members in a rigid grid network. The connecting device can be subsequently loosened, repositioned and locked into position. The rail-mounting members create a grid for installation of multiple PV panels. The mounting rail allows the unit to remain relatively compact in nature but still covers a wide range of PV panel thicknesses. The rail system has a hinged connection with the mounting rail that allows an installer to assemble the module in a near perpendicular fashion to the mounting rail, make the required electrical connections and then lower the PV module into its working position. The unit is then locked into its working position. | 09-06-2012 |
Scot D. Abbott, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100116034 | APPARATUS FOR MEASUREMENT OF IN-SITU VISCOSITY - An apparatus for measuring in situ the viscosity of a fluid within a vessel which includes an impeller paddle immersed in the fluid rotated by an electric motor connected to a shaft passing through a wall of the vessel. The impeller paddle is connected to the shaft by a toroidal spring. The electric motor is controlled by a variable voltage power supply controlled by a computer. Sensors are mounted on the impeller paddle and the shaft to sense the rotational positions of each and to generate electronic signals indicative thereof. The electronic signals are processed by signal processing circuitry to determining the deflection angle of the impeller paddle and the results sent to a computer, where the signals are recorded and analyzed to determine the viscosity of the fluid. | 05-13-2010 |
20100121583 | METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF IN-SITU VISCOSITY - A method for measuring in-situ the viscosity of a fluid within a vessel using an apparatus using a motor driven impeller paddle immersed in the fluid. A chemical or biological agent is added to the fluid. The impeller paddle is rotated and the rotational positions of impeller drive shaft and the paddle are sensed. The rotational speed of the shaft is determined and the deflection angle of the impeller paddle relative to the shaft is determined. The viscosity of the fluid is determined by a computer from a look up table containing deflection angle for fluids of known viscosities. The measurements are periodically repeated for a predetermined number of iterations to determine the change in viscosity caused by reaction of the fluid with the chemical or biological agent and the results are reported to a user. | 05-13-2010 |
Teresa Abbott, Brighton, CO US
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20090078597 | Container for Storing and Dispensing a Plurality of Clamping Bands - A storage case for a plurality of clamping bands is provided. More specifically, a storage case that comprises a cover interconnected to a housing is provided that includes an area with selectively removable tabs that provides increased access to the band clamps stored therein. The storage case of embodiments of the present invention allows for the storage of different types of bands in a pre-defined order to facilitate the use of such bands in a particular work project. | 03-26-2009 |
Thomas M. Abbott, Issaquah, WA US
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20100232664 | PATTERN NOISE CORRECTION FOR PSEUDO PROJECTIONS - Correcting pattern noise projection images includes acquiring a set of projection images with an optical tomography system including a processor, where each of the set of projection images is acquired at a different angle of view. A threshold is applied to each projection image produce a set of threshold images. Each threshold image may optionally be dilated to produce a set of dilated images that are summed to form an ensemble image. Each of the dilated images is processed to produce a set of binary images. The set of binary images are summed to form an ensemble mask. The ensemble image is divided by the ensemble mask to yield a background pattern noise image. Each projection image is multiplied by a scaling factor and divided by the background pattern noise to produce a quotient image that is filtered to produce a noise corrected projection image. | 09-16-2010 |
Timothy A. Abbott, South Bend, IN US
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20090049628 | Tooth brush - A hygienic article having a first member ( | 02-26-2009 |
Todd Abbott, Highland, UT US
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20110159698 | Photoresist Processing Methods - A photoresist processing method includes treating a substrate with a sulfur-containing substance. A positive-tone photoresist is applied on and in contact with the treated substrate. The method includes selectively exposing a portion of the photoresist to actinic energy and developing the photoresist to remove the exposed portion and to form a photoresist pattern on the substrate. The treating with a sulfur-containing substance reduces an amount of residual photoresist intended for removal compared to an amount of residual photoresist that remains without the treating. | 06-30-2011 |
Todd Abbott, Boise, ID US
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20110316068 | FLASH MEMORY WITH RECESSED FLOATING GATE - A flash memory device wherein the floating gate of the flash memory is defined by a recessed access device. The use of a recessed access device results in a longer channel length with less loss of device density. The floating gate can also be elevated above the substrate a selected amount so as to achieve a desirable coupling between the substrate, the floating gate and the control gate comprising the flash cell. | 12-29-2011 |
Todd R. Abbott, Highland, UT US
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20110244404 | Photoresist Processing Methods - A photoresist processing method includes treating a substrate with a sulfur-containing substance. A positive-tone photoresist is applied on and in contact with the treated substrate. The method includes selectively exposing a portion of the photoresist to actinic energy and developing the photoresist to remove the exposed portion and to form a photoresist pattern on the substrate. The treating with a sulfur-containing substance reduces an amount of residual photoresist intended for removal compared to an amount of residual photoresist that remains without the treating. | 10-06-2011 |
20110254067 | DRAM Layout with Vertical FETS and Method of Formation - DRAM cell arrays having a cell area of about 4F | 10-20-2011 |
20130001663 | DRAM Layout with Vertical FETS and Method of Formation - DRAM cell arrays having a cell area of about 4F | 01-03-2013 |
20130017494 | Photoresist Processing Methods - A photoresist processing method includes treating a substrate with a sulfur-containing substance. A positive-tone photoresist is applied on and in contact with the treated substrate. The method includes selectively exposing a portion of the photoresist to actinic energy and developing the photoresist to remove the exposed portion and to form a photoresist pattern on the substrate. The treating with a sulfur-containing substance reduces an amount of residual photoresist intended for removal compared to an amount of residual photoresist that remains without the treating. | 01-17-2013 |
Todd R. Abbott, Boise, ID US
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20080237776 | DRAM layout with vertical FETs and method of formation - DRAM cell arrays having a cell area of less than about 4 F | 10-02-2008 |
20100052027 | DRAM Layout with Vertical FETS and Method of Formation - DRAM cell arrays having a cell area of about 4 F | 03-04-2010 |
20110217819 | DRAM LAYOUT WITH VERTICAL FETS AND METHOD OF FORMATION - DRAM cell arrays having a cell area of less than about 4F | 09-08-2011 |