Albers, US
Brandon James Albers, Everett, WA US
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20130252686 | Method for Managing Contests - A service to manage sweepstakes, games, contests, loyalty programs and scavenger hunts is disclosed. The user of an end user device moves to different locations and sends back information regarding the user's location to the service. The service can be updated/adjusted real time to automatically track users, points, entries, location, and multiple step scavenger hunts. The service may send the user to different locations where the user can obtain prizes. Companies can engage with their customers in new ways by leveraging and modifying mobile technology. In one implementation locations, address book, on device animations, randomized unique ID generated by a device during the contest can be modified in real time during operation of the service. | 09-26-2013 |
20140316869 | Method for Managing Customer Engagement - A service to manage customer/user engagement, sweepstakes, games, contests, loyalty programs and scavenger hunts is disclosed. The user of an end user device moves to different locations and sends back information regarding the user's location to the service. The service can be updated/adjusted real time to automatically track users, points, entries, location, and multiple step scavenger hunts. The service may send the user to different locations where the user can obtain prizes. Companies can engage with their customers in new ways by leveraging and modifying mobile technology. In one implementation locations, address book, on device animations, randomized unique identification generated by a device during the contest can be modified in real time during operation of the service. | 10-23-2014 |
Chad Albers, Queens, NY US
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20140188501 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EXECUTING TASKS - An apparatus for executing a task includes an authenticator to identify a user, a controller that can receive data from the user, and an authorizer to ensure that the user has access to applications used to execute the task. The controller is able to register or de-register the applications and then determine which if the registered applications should be used to execute the task. The controller then converts the data from the user so that it can be used by the application to execute the task. If the user selects a second task to be executed, the controller can determine which of the registered applications is to be used to execute the second task. Methods for executing multiple tasks are also described. | 07-03-2014 |
Chad Albers, Minneapolis, MN US
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20080290178 | TRANSACTION CARD WITH THERMOCHROMIC FEATURE - A transaction card includes a substrate and a thermochromic feature. The substrate defines a first surface and includes an account identifier linking the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record. The account identifier is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. The thermochromic feature portrays a character on a portion of the first surface. The thermochromic feature is configured to change between a first state and a second state when an actual temperature of the thermochromic feature reaches an activation temperature of the thermochromic feature. In the first state, the thermochromic feature appears as a first color. In the second state, the thermochromic feature presents at least one of a second color and a graphic not otherwise visible when the thermochromic feature is in the first state. Stored-value cards, combinations, methods of providing a transaction card, and other embodiments are also disclosed. | 11-27-2008 |
20100051705 | TRANSACTION CARD ASSEMBLY WITH SUBJECT AND STAND PORTIONS, ELECTROSTATIC CLINGS AND A BACKER - A transaction product includes a subject portion defining a first slot, a stand portion defining a second slot having a similar width as the first slot, and an account identifier. The stand portion is coupled to the subject portion along a line of weakness and is readily separable from the subject portion along the line of weakness without using tools. The account identifier is fixedly connected to one of the subject portion and the stand portion and links that portion to at least one of an account and a record. When separated, the subject portion and the stand portion are configured to be reassembled such that the first slot receives a thickness of the stand portion and the second slot receives a thickness of the subject portion. Stored-value cards, combinations, methods of facilitating use of a transaction product and other embodiments are also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
20100325038 | TRANSACTION CARD WITH OSCILLATING MEMBER - A transaction card includes a base member, an auxiliary member, and an account identifier. The base member defines a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a spiral cut extending through the base to define a spiral portion. The spiral portion is stretched to extend in a conic helical form in front of a portion of the first surface defined by a remainder of the base member. The auxiliary member is coupled to the spiral portion opposite the portion of the first surface defined by the remainder of the base member. The account identifier is fixedly connected to one of the base member and the auxiliary member. The account identifier links the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record and is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. Other cards, combinations and associated methods are also disclosed. | 12-23-2010 |
20120323823 | TRANSACTION PRODUCT WITH PADDLE - A transaction product includes a paddle, a string, a ball, and an account identifier. The paddle defines an enlarged portion and an elongated handle extending from the enlarged portion. The paddle is formed as a single piece of material. The string defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the string is coupled to the paddle. The ball is coupled to the second end of the string and is configured to bounce on the paddle. The account identifier is statically connected to the paddle and links the paddle to at least one of an account and a record and is machine readable by a point-of-sale terminal. | 12-20-2012 |
Dale Albers, Maria Stein, OH US
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20120011654 | TABLE BACK FOR EXAMINATION TABLE - An examination table includes a base portion and a table portion with a support surface having a backrest member. The backrest member includes an upper structural frame panel defining a first outer periphery, and a lower structural frame panel defining a second outer periphery. A plurality of fastener-less clinch joints is formed along the first outer periphery and the second outer periphery, thereby permanently coupling the upper structural frame panel and the lower structural frame panel. The backrest member may also include an upholstery layer substantially covering the upper structural frame panel, the first outer periphery, and the second outer periphery. | 01-19-2012 |
Darrin Albers, Fort Collins, CO US
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20150117130 | PROGRAMMING MULTIPLE SERIAL INPUT DEVICES - Serial input devices (e.g., pin electronics modules) are coupled to an interface via data lines, clock lines, and select lines. A first subset and a second subset of the devices are each arrayed in columns, rows, and layers. Each data line is coupled to a respective row in the first subset and a respective row in the second subset; each clock line is coupled to a respective column in the first subset and a respective column in the second subset; and each layer in each subset is coupled to a respective select line. The interface can program a device by concurrently activating one of the data lines, one of the clock lines, and one of the select lines. | 04-30-2015 |
Dave R. Albers, Midland, MI US
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20130280742 | QUANTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ALLERGENS - Embodiments of the invention include methods of determining the allergen content of a composition. Embodiments of the invention may include providing a composition comprising an allergen; at least partially purifying the allergen from the composition to form an extract; and determining the amount of allergen in the extract using liquid chromatography with ultraviolet and mass spectrometric detection. | 10-24-2013 |
David Albers, Gresham, OR US
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20080215462 | STILL IMAGE SHOPPING EVENT MONITORING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - The still image shopping event analysis systems and methods provided herein may implement low frequency still image sampling and perform a computer analysis of the still images captured, including discriminating differences between frames of the still images based on changes of pixels between the frames and detecting and/or analyzing one or more shopping events based on the discriminated differences between frames of the still images. The systems and methods provided herein may further count and/or analyze the shopping events based on patterns of changes between frames, including for example, numbers of customers visiting and amounts of time customers spent visiting a shopping area, whether the visit was a transitory visit or involved more detailed shopping, whether a purchase occurred, and/or which and number of item(s) purchased. | 09-04-2008 |
20080303662 | TRAFFIC AND POPULATION COUNTING DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A traffic and population counting device system and method is provided. The traffic and population counting device may be executable by a computing device and may include an entry selector configured to be selected to indicate that a shopper has entered a shopping zone and to keep a running count of a number of shoppers who enter the shopping zone. An exit selector may be configured to be selected to indicate that a shopper has exited a shopping zone and to keep a running count of a number of shoppers who exit the shopping zone. Further, a display may be configured to display a running population count of shoppers within the shopping zone. The running population count may be determined by a running difference between the running count of the number of shoppers who enter the shopping zone and the running count of the number of shoppers who exit the shopping zone. | 12-11-2008 |
20080306756 | SHOPPER VIEW TRACKING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - Devices, systems, and methods for tracking a view of a shopper are disclosed. The system may include camera coupled with a head of a shopper, and configured to capture one or more images in a field of view of the camera as captured image data. The shopper view tracking system may also include an analysis computing device configured to receive the captured image data, and an analysis program configured to determine an estimated shopper field of view having a boundary that is calculated to represent a probability of a person in a data sample having an actual measured focal point that occurs within the boundary, and to display the estimated shopper field of view superimposed on the one or more images in the captured image data. The analysis program further may be configured to generate an output including statistical measures based on the estimated field of view. | 12-11-2008 |
20090271251 | POINT OF VIEW SHOPPER CAMERA SYSTEM WITH ORIENTATION SENSOR - A point of view shopper camera system is provided to generate and analyze shoppers' view data. The point of view shopper camera system may comprise a head device including an eye camera and a head orientation sensor, a position tracking sensor to identify a shopper's position, and an analysis computing device. The eye camera may be configured to be mounted to the head of the shopper, and to capture a still or moving image of the field of view of the shopper. The analysis computing device may be configured to receive the captured image data from the eye camera, head orientation data from the head orientation sensor, and the shopper's position data from the position tracking sensor, and determine an estimated field of view of the shopper during a trip in a shopping environment. | 10-29-2009 |
20140176723 | Point of View Shopper Camera System with Orientation Sensor - A point of view shopper camera system is provided to generate and analyze shoppers' view data. The point of view shopper camera system may comprise a head device including an eye camera and a head orientation sensor, a position tracking sensor to identify a shopper's position, and an analysis computing device. The eye camera may be configured to be mounted to the head of the shopper, and to capture a still or moving image of the field of view of the shopper. The analysis computing device may be configured to receive the captured image data from the eye camera, head orientation data from the head orientation sensor, and the shopper's position data from the position tracking sensor, and determine an estimated field of view of the shopper during a trip in a shopping environment. | 06-26-2014 |
David R. Albers, Midland, MI US
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20100112122 | METHOD OF PREFERENTIALLY REDUCING ABSORBABILITY OF SATURATED FATTY ACIDS - A method of reducing the amount of saturated fatty acids capable of being absorbed by an animal body relative to the amount of unsaturated fatty acids capable of being absorbed by an animal body in or from a fat-containing food product comprises the steps of | 05-06-2010 |
20100331559 | SEPARATION OF NATURAL OIL-DERIVED ALDEHYDES OR HYDROXY METHYL ESTERS USING PROCESS CHROMATOGRAPHY - Use process chromatographic apparatus and process (for example, SMB chromatographic separation) to effect removal of at least a portion of components that contain neither a hydroxy moiety nor an aldehyde moiety from a feedstream that includes such components as well as components that contain one or more of a hydroxy moiety and an aldehyde moiety. | 12-30-2010 |
20110230439 | METHODS OF REDUCING ABSORPTION OF TRANS FATTY ACIDS USING WATER-SOLUBLE CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES - Provided are food products comprising at least 0.5 g of trans fatty acid per serving and at least 1.33 weight percent of one or more water-soluble cellulose derivatives, based on the total weight of the food product, methods of ameliorating the harmful effects of trans fatty acids on a mammal that has consumed trans fatty acids, and methods of reducing the amount of trans fatty acids capable of being absorbed by a mammal ingesting a trans fatty acid containing food product. | 09-22-2011 |
20120129804 | METHODS OF REDUCING ABSORPTION OF TRANS FATTY ACIDS USING WATER-INSOLUBLE CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES - Provided are food products comprising at least 0.5 g of trans fatty acid per serving and one or more water-insoluble cellulose derivatives in an amount sufficient to reduce absorption of the trans fatty acid by a mammal consuming the food product, methods of ameliorating the harmful effects of trans fatty acids on a mammal that has consumed trans fatty acids, and methods of reducing the amount of trans fatty acids capable of being absorbed by a mammal ingesting a trans fatty acid containing food product. | 05-24-2012 |
Greg Harold Albers, Dundas, MN US
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20110313535 | UROLOGICAL REPAIR APPARATUS AND METHOD - A urological repair device includes a stent having a diameter that fits within a portion of a urological structure. The stent also has a length to bridge a distance between a first end of the urological structure and a second end of the urological structure. The stent includes at least one tapered end. The tapered end enables placement of the stent within the urological structure. A method of repairing a urological structure includes placing a first end of a substantially tubular urological structure over a first end of a tubular stent, and placing a second end of a substantially tubular urological structure over a second end of a stent, and attaching the first end of the substantially tubular urological structure, the second end of a substantially tubular urological structure, and the tubular stent to form a fluid passageway. | 12-22-2011 |
20150297336 | UROLOGICAL REPAIR APPARATUS AND METHOD - A urological repair device includes a stent having a diameter that fits within a portion of a urological structure. The stent also has a length to bridge a distance between a first end of the urological structure and a second end of the urological structure. The stent includes at least one tapered end. The tapered end enables placement of the stent within the urological structure. A method of repairing a urological structure includes placing a first end of a substantially tubular urological structure over a first end of a tubular stent, and placing a second end of a substantially tubular urological structure over a second end of a stent, and attaching the first end of the substantially tubular urological structure, the second end of a substantially tubular urological structure, and the tubular stent to form a fluid passageway. | 10-22-2015 |
Heidi Brown Albers, Rosemount, MN US
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20100036816 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND INTERFACES FOR RESEARCHING CONTRACTUAL PRECEDENTS - The present inventors, devised among other things, an exemplary method of researching provisions of contracts. The exemplary method entails receiving user selection of one or more predefined queries for contractual precedents, and executing a search of one or more databases containing agreements based on the received user selection. After executing the search, the method entails displaying a subset of the search results based on a predefined filter stored in association with an identifier for the user. The predefined filter may filter based on traits such as jurisdiction, deal size, industry, or a list of companies. | 02-11-2010 |
20140149374 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND INTERFACES FOR RESEARCHING CONTRACTUAL PRECEDENTS - The present inventors, devised among other things, an exemplary method of researching provisions of contracts. The exemplary method entails receiving user selection of one or more predefined queries for contractual precedents, and executing a search of one or more databases containing agreements based on the received user selection. After executing the search, the method entails displaying a subset of the search results based on a predefined filter stored in association with an identifier for the user. The predefined filter may filter based on traits such as jurisdiction, deal size, industry, or a list of companies. | 05-29-2014 |
Jason Albers, St. Louis Park, MN US
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20140370285 | HIGH-MODULUS SUPERELASTIC ALLOY WIRE FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL PURPOSES - A wire used in the medical field for guiding purposes, as well as in other fields, such as in the field of orthodontics for teeth aligning purposes. The wire, when prepared for use in such applications, exhibits an innovative blend of advantageous properties, including enhanced kink resistance over stainless steel wires and enhanced stiffness over Nitinol wires, which enhance its use as a medical guidewire or stylet, and further, as an arch wire in orthodontia applications. | 12-18-2014 |
Jason Albers, Buffalo, MN US
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20110054351 | HIGH-MODULUS SUPERELASTIC ALLOY WIRE FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL PURPOSES - A wire used in the medical field for guiding purposes, as well as in other fields, such as in the field of orthodontics for teeth aligning purposes. The wire, when prepared for use in such applications, exhibits an innovative blend of advantageous properties, including enhanced kink resistance over stainless steel wires and enhanced stiffness over Nitinol wires, which enhance its use as a medical guidewire or stylet, and further, as an arch wire in orthodontia applications. | 03-03-2011 |
Jason M. Albers, Buffalo, MN US
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20080255518 | MEDICAL GUIDEWIRE - The guidewire provides a core and wire coil construction. The core can be shaped with a generally squared-off distally facing shoulder that forms a platform for a proximal end portion of the wire coil. The wire coil can have a plurality of spaced apart coil turns at its proximal end portion. A bonding agent comprising an adhesive can be used to secure the core to the wire coil proximal end portion. | 10-16-2008 |
John Albers, Chicago, IL US
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20160134975 | Microphone With Trimming - A microphone includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device, an amplifier, and an attenuation apparatus. The MEMS device converts acoustic energy into electrical signals. The amplifier is coupled to the MEMS device and receives an input signal from the MEMS device and performs amplification on the input signal to produce an output signal. The attenuation apparatus is coupled to the amplifier. Activation of the attenuation apparatus is effective to attenuate the output signal of the amplifier. A self-noise of the amplifier is attenuated and a sensitivity of the microphone is reduced such that a first signal-to-noise ratio is substantially the same as a second signal-to-noise ratio. The first signal-to-noise ratio occurs when the attenuation apparatus is not activated, and the second signal-to-noise ratio occurs when the attenuation apparatus is activated. | 05-12-2016 |
John J. Albers, Chicago, IL US
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20140367809 | Viristor In Base For MEMS Microphones - A micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) apparatus includes a substrate. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface and the second surface are on opposing sides of the substrate. A programming contact pad is disposed on the second surface of the substrate. A MEMS device is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. An integrated circuit is disposed on the first surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the MEMS device and the contact pad. An anti-fuse region is coupled to the pad and to ground. When the anti-fuse region is not fused, a first electrical path exists from the programming contact pad to the integrated circuit. When the anti-fuse region is fused, a second electrical path is created from the programming contact pad to ground and the first electrical path is no longer available for programming purposes. | 12-18-2014 |
20150041931 | Embedded Micro Valve In Microphone - A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) apparatus includes a base. A MEMS device is disposed on the base. A cover encloses the MEMS device on the base. A port extends through the base, and the MEMS device is disposed over the port. A diaphragm is embedded within the base and has at least some portions that extend across the port. In an open position, the diaphragm allows the passage of sound energy from the exterior of the apparatus to the interior of the apparatus. In a closed position, the diaphragm makes contact with an outer surface of the port to at least partially block the passage of sound energy from the exterior of the apparatus to the interior of the apparatus. | 02-12-2015 |
John Thomas Albers, Fircrest, WA US
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20090200529 | MULTI-USE HOIST SYSTEM - Apparatus and methods repurpose a personnel hoist from a platform whereby at least one person can stand on said platform such that power applied to said hoist lifts the platform and at least one person. The personnel hoist is repurposed for use in material load applications by attaching it to a frame and attaching the frame to a support structure. As a result, applying power to the hoist then causes it to lift a material load. A wire rope from the personnel hoist is fed through a block to redirect the lift direction of the wire rope from the personnel hoist to lift the material load. | 08-13-2009 |
Joseph Albers, Wright, NY US
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20110229311 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly comprising a first movable stator member movable between a sealing position and a non-sealing position, a second fixed stator member, the first stator member being movable relative to the second stator member, the seal assembly further comprising at least one flexure member coupled to the second stator member, and at least one biasing member coupled between the at least one flexure and the movable stator for biasing the movable stator to a non-sealing position. | 09-22-2011 |
Joseph Albers, Fort Wright, KY US
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20120082540 | LOW-DUCTILITY OPEN CHANNEL TURBINE SHROUD - A turbine shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: a plurality of arcuate shroud segments arranged as an annular shroud, each of the shroud segments comprising low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces, wherein an open channel is formed through the outer wall of each shroud segment; an annular stationary structure surrounding the shroud segments; and a hanger received in the open channel of each shroud segment and mechanically coupled to the stationary structure, each of the hangers passing through the respective open channel and including an enlarged portion having greater cross-sectional area than the open channel, the enlarged portion engaging the outer wall of the respective shroud segment, so as to retain the shroud segment radially relative to the stationary structure. | 04-05-2012 |
20120107122 | RESILIENT MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR LOW-DUCTILITY TURBINE SHROUD - A turbine flowpath apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: a flowpath component exposed at least partially to a primary combustion gas flowpath of the engine, the flowpath component comprising low-ductility material; a metallic annular stationary structure surrounding the flowpath component, including a bearing surface which bears against the flowpath component, so as to restrain the flowpath component from axial movement in a first direction; and a spring element disposed between the flowpath component and the stationary structure which resilient urges the flowpath component in the first direction against the bearing surface. | 05-03-2012 |
Joseph C. Albers, Ft. Wright, KY US
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20090033037 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly comprising a first movable stator member movable between a sealing position and a non-sealing position, a second fixed stator member, the first stator member being movable relative to the second stator member, the seal assembly further comprising at least one flexure member coupled to the second stator member, and at least one biasing member coupled between the at least one flexure and the movable stator for biasing the movable stator to a non-sealing position. | 02-05-2009 |
20140271142 | Turbine Shroud with Spline Seal - A turbine shroud assembly comprises a honeycomb rub strip, a metallic backsheet disposed along an upper edge of said honeycomb seal structure, a shroud frame having a first rail and a second rail disposed at lateral edges of said metallic backsheet, a first support and a second support connected to the first rail and the second rail, a spline extending axially in the first rail and the second rail along laterally outer surfaces of the first rail and the second rail and, a spline seal having a first edge and a second opposite edge, the first edge disposed in each of the spline grooves and the second opposite edge being capable of positioning in an adjacent shroud assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph Charles Albers, Fort Wright, KY US
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20110293410 | LOW-DUCTILITY TURBINE SHROUD AND MOUNTING APPARATUS - A turbine shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes an arcuate turbine shroud segment of low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces. At least a portion of each of the forward and aft walls is oriented at an acute angle to the outer wall. Radially inner ends of the forward and aft walls are substantially closer together than radially outer ends thereof. | 12-01-2011 |
20110318171 | TURBINE SHROUD SEALING APPARATUS - A turbine shroud sealing apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: (a) an arcuate shroud segment comprising a low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces of the segment; and (b) a first seal assembly received in at least one slot formed in the first end face, the first seal assembly comprising one or more spline seals which protrude from the first end face and which are arranged to define a continuous sealing surface around the perimeter of the first end face. | 12-29-2011 |
20120171023 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR LOW-DUCTILITY TURBINE SHROUD - A turbine shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine having a central axis includes: an arcuate shroud segment comprising low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces and collectively defining a shroud cavity; an annular stationary structure surrounding the shroud segment; and a load spreader received in the shroud cavity of the shroud segment and mechanically coupled to the stationary structure. The load spreader includes: a laterally-extending plate with opposed inner and outer faces; and a boss which protrudes radially from the outer face and extends through a mounting hole in the outer wall of one of the shroud segments. A fastener engages the boss and the stationary structure, so as to clamp the boss against the stationary structure in a radial direction. | 07-05-2012 |
20120171027 | STRUCTURAL LOW-DUCTILITY TURBINE SHROUD APPARATUS - A turbine shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine having a central axis includes: an arcuate shroud segment comprising low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces and collectively defining a shroud cavity; and an annular stationary structure surrounding the shroud segment, where the shroud segment is mechanically coupled to the stationary structure. The stationary structure includes at least one axially-facing bearing surface which is in direct contact with the shroud segment, and the shroud segment is disposed so as to absorb at least one axially-aligned force and transfer the axially-aligned force to the bearing surface. | 07-05-2012 |
20130004306 | CHORDAL MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR LOW-DUCTILITY TURBINE SHROUD - A shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: a shroud segment comprising low-ductility material and having a cross-sectional shape defined by opposed forward and aft walls, and opposed inner and outer walls, the walls extending between opposed first and second end faces, wherein the inner wall defines an arcuate inner flowpath surface, wherein the shroud segment includes: a radially-inward facing chordal forward mounting surface; and a radially-inward facing chordal aft mounting surface; and an annular case surrounding the shroud segment, the case including: a radially-outward facing chordal forward bearing surface which engages the forward mounting surfaces; and a radially-outward facing chordal aft bearing surface which engages the aft mounting surface of the shroud segment. | 01-03-2013 |
20140140833 | TURBINE SHROUD MOUNTING AND SEALING ARRANGEMENT - A turbine shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine having a centerline axis includes: a shroud segment having: an arcuate body extending axially between forward and aft ends and laterally between opposed end faces, wherein each of the end faces includes seal slots formed therein; and an arcuate stationary seal member mounted to the body; a turbine vane disposed axially aft of the shroud segment; and a casing surrounding the shroud segment and the turbine vane; wherein the turbine vane is mounted to the case so as to bear against the stationary seal member, compressing it and forcing the shroud segment radially outward against the casing. | 05-22-2014 |
Leila Albers, Tampa, FL US
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20140209542 | EXTRACORPOREAL CLEARANCE OF ORGANOPHOSPHATES FROM BLOOD ON AN ACOUSTIC SEPARATION DEVICE - Systems, methods, and compositions for removing organophosphate toxins from blood are disclosed herein. The compositions include a lipid-based capture particle that displays BChE that binds to the toxin. The methods include acoustically separating toxins bound to lipid-based capture particles from blood factors of whole blood. | 07-31-2014 |
Mark Albers, Mesa, AZ US
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20100188136 | DYNAMIC THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic thermal management system regulates heat dissipation of a system or device including a power supply and an amplifier. The heat dissipation from the power supply and amplifier are regulated to distribute heat more evenly across a heat sink shared by the amplifier and the power supply. | 07-29-2010 |
Mark D. Albers, Mesa, AZ US
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20110050349 | BOOSTED-RAIL AMPLIFIER - An amplifier device including an amplifier having an input for receiving an audio input signal and an output for sending an output signal to a load. A boosted-rail circuit is connected to a power source and has a single boosted rail connected to the BTL amplifier. Also, a common-mode circuit is coupled to the boosted-rail circuit and the BTL amplifier. The common-mode circuit sends a common-mode signal to the BTL amplifier that will dynamically track the output voltage supplied from the boosted-rail circuit to the BTL amplifier. In operation, the boosted-rail circuit reacts to the BTL amplifier and switches from a non-boost mode to a boost mode to increase the output voltage supplied to the BTL when the BTL amplifier requires additional voltage. | 03-03-2011 |
20110148521 | DYNAMIC CONSTANT POWER AMPLIFIER - A switching amplifier including a voltage sensor circuit connected to a high voltage supply rail for measuring the power supply voltage. A current sensor circuit is connected to the high voltage supply rail for measuring the power supply current. An error amplifier is connected to the switching amplifier and receives one or more values based on the measurements taken by the voltage sensor and current sensor, and the error amplifier produces an error signal when a predetermined power limit is exceeded. A signal limiting circuit is connected to the error amplifier and the switching amplifier and limits the output power to rated power at any rated load impedance when the error amplifier produces the error signal. This switching amplifier is capable of automatically limiting output power at rated power into all rated load impedances, and dynamically reacts to the frequency-dependant impedance of a typical audio system. | 06-23-2011 |
20110316627 | DYNAMIC CONSTANT POWER AMPLIFIER - A switching amplifier including a voltage sensor circuit connected to a high voltage supply rail for measuring the power supply voltage. A current sensor circuit is connected to the high voltage supply rail for measuring the power supply current. An error amplifier is connected to the switching amplifier and receives one or more values based on the measurements taken by the voltage sensor and current sensor, and the error amplifier produces an error signal when a predetermined power limit is exceeded. A signal limiting circuit is connected to the error amplifier and the switching amplifier and limits the output power to rated power at any rated load impedance when the error amplifier produces the error signal. This switching amplifier is capable of automatically limiting output power at rated power into all rated load impedances, and dynamically reacts to the frequency-dependant impedance of a typical audio system. | 12-29-2011 |
Oliver Albers, Arlington, VA US
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20100205109 | Closing in an Electronic Market - A method for trading a security in an electronic market includes receiving closing orders and orders for the security traded in the electronic market, disseminating an order imbalance indicator indicative of predicted trading characteristics of the security at the close of trading, determining a closing price for the security based on the closing orders and orders, and executing at least some of the closing orders at the determined closing price. | 08-12-2010 |
Peter Albers US
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20150213927 | IRON-SILICON OXIDE PARTICLES HAVING AN IMPROVED HEATING RATE - Core-shell particles containing crystalline iron oxide in the core and amorphous silicon dioxide in the shell and in which | 07-30-2015 |
Riley Albers, Decatur, IL US
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20140318892 | MANUALLY POWERED LINKAGE LADDER - A four-bar linkage ladder is used to provide access to the cab of a mobile machine. The ladder is light enough for manual operation and may include a spring assembly, but avoids the need for the electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic actuators of prior art moveable ladders. The ladder swings from bumper height to an ergonomically desirable height for access and egress and allows passage over uneven terrain without ground contact. | 10-30-2014 |
Riley A. Albers, Decatur, IL US
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20150191079 | FLUID TANK WITH MODULAR AND INTERCONNECTED WALL ASSEMBLY - A fluid tank with a base assembly, a first wall extension member, and a second wall extension member, is provided. The base assembly includes a base member, a first wall, and a second wall. A first end of the base member is integrally attached to the first wall and a second end of the base member is integrally attached to the second wall. Each of the first wall and the second wall includes a stepped portion and a stiffener portion. The first wall extension member includes a first end with a stepped portion and a second end, which is in a first fitted engagement with the stepped portion of the first wall. The second wall extension member includes a first end with a stepped portion and a second end. The second end is in a second fitted engagement with the stepped portion of the second wall. | 07-09-2015 |
Robert G. Albers, Bellevue, WA US
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20140141215 | LAMINATED FIBER METAL COMPOSITE - A method comprises laying up a fiber ply of reinforcing fibers and a metal foil layer in a full face-to-face relation. The fibers in the fiber ply are oriented in a single direction. The metal foil layer includes a plurality of metal foil strips separated by gaps. The metal foil layer has substantially the same length and width as the fiber ply. The method further comprises infusing resin into the layup, wherein the resin flows through the gaps and infuses into the fibers. | 05-22-2014 |
20150137430 | OVER-MOLDED VACUUM BARRIER AND INNER MOLD LINE BAG CARRIER WITH SOLUBLE DETAILS IN TRAPPED CLOSED MOLD TOOLING - A vacuum barrier system for curing a composite part may include a bag carrier and a compliant, relatively thin film bladder formed over the bag carrier to function as a vacuum barrier. The bag carrier may be configured complementary to the composite part. The bladder may seal the bag carrier therewithin. | 05-21-2015 |
20150246730 | Systems and Methods for Predicting and Controlling Ice Formation - A system and method for operating an ice detection and deicing system are provided herein. The ice detection and deicing system may use changing magnetic properties of various components caused by temperature changes to detect conditions conducive to, or indicating, ice formation. The ice detection and deicing system may further use eddy currents induced in one or more layers of the system to increase the temperature of the one or more layers to reduce the amount of ice formation or reduce the probability of ice being formed. | 09-03-2015 |
Robert Joseph Albers, Park Hills, KY US
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20090064522 | MULTI SENSOR CLEARANCE PROBE - A multi sensor clearance probe with at least longitudinally and transversely spaced apart first and second sensors operable to measure first and second distances respectively between the sensors and a longitudinally spaced apart rotating rotor. The sensors being operable to measure blade tip clearances between radially outer turbine blade tips and an annular stator shroud circumscribing the blade tips. The blade tips may be squealer tips and the sensors operable to measure the distances between the sensors and tops of squealer tip walls and outwardly facing walls within cavities of the squealer tips. The probe may be operably connected to a controller for sending signals to the controller indicating the first and second distances for controlling an air valve used for active clearance control. Two or more of the probe may be used to determine rotor centerline offset. | 03-12-2009 |
Stephen J. Albers, Norwood, OH US
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20110277935 | ROBOTIC BASED FIBER PLACEMENT CELL WITH STATIONARY DISPENSING HEAD AND CREEL - A system for applying composite fiber to a lay-up tool has a fixed creel for supplying fiber to the fiber placement dispensing head and a fixed arm having a first end attached to the creel and having a second end attached to the dispensing head. The dispensing head is fixed on the end of the arm. A robot having a first and second pivot axis and at least a first wrist supports the lay-up tool. The robot manipulates the tool for application of fiber from the head to the tool. Manipulating the tool instead of the dispensing head allows the path length for the fiber between the creel and head to be fixed in length and orientation during application of fiber to the tool. | 11-17-2011 |
Stevan Craig Albers, Fort Collins, CO US
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20150240093 | Compositions, Systems, Methods and Devices for Utilizing Microorganisms in Print - The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to various compositions, systems, methods and devices for producing a cultured, or living ink. The cultured ink utilizes a plurality of microbes which are initially invisible and then become visible over time upon growing on a substrate, such as paper. | 08-27-2015 |
Timothy R. Albers, St. Louis, MO US
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20150226805 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MOTOR MONITORING - A data acquisition device that can be coupled with any motor, even those already in service, to automatically monitor the operation of the motor and provide alerts when the motor is in need of repair or replacement. The data acquisition device senses conditions of the motor and transmits sensor data to a computer system or other remote monitoring device so that the remote monitoring device can determine if the motor needs to be repaired or replaced. The data acquisition device also acquires location data and sends it to the remote monitoring device so that a technician or other person can quickly locate the motor. | 08-13-2015 |
Tracy Albers, Westlake, OH US
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20140147363 | Graphite Article - One use for irradiated graphite after remediation processing is to recycle it into a new graphite artifact. Examples of such artifacts include an electrode to be used for vitrification of radionucleotides, graphite or carbon articles for uranium processing, a moderator for a HTGR, in particularly a Gen IV HTGR, other types of graphite products for nuclear facilities, charcoal filters, silicon carbide applications, etc. Such graphite artifacts can be formed with up to 20 pph of carbon black, the carbon black is formed from vitrified irradiated graphite. Optionally the graphite artifact may be formed from up to 75 pph of pitch. | 05-29-2014 |
20150050440 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FIBER COMPOSITES AND ARTICLES USING THE SAME - A composite down-hole tool for use in oil and gas wells includes plurality of fibers which extend along at least a first fiber plane and a second fiber plane. The first fiber plane and the second fiber plane are arranged perpendicular. A matrix material substantially fills the area between and around the plurality of fibers. The down-hole tool is spherical or cylindrical and substantially all of the plurality of fibers extend substantially straight and uninterrupted between opposed sides of the spherical or cylindrical shape down-hole tool. | 02-19-2015 |
Walter Albers, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20090283242 | THERMO-CHEMICAL HEAT PUMP AND METHODS OF GENERATING HEAT FROM A GAS STREAM - A method of generating heat from a gas stream includes providing a first gas stream having a first temperature and a moisture content approximately saturating the gas stream, removing the moisture content from the first gas stream to form a second gas stream having a second temperature greater than the first temperature of the first gas stream, and heat exchanging the second gas stream having the second temperature greater than the first temperature of the first gas stream. | 11-19-2009 |
Walter F. Albers, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20090314624 | ENERGY EFFICIENT DISTILLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A new distillation process of simultaneous evaporation and condensation distillation that enables efficient transfer of heat energy and allows binary fluids to attain different concentrations and temperatures in the stripper and rectifier stages is disclosed. The process utilizes preferential evaporation of the more volatile component in the stripper while in the rectifier the less volatile component condenses first allowing for concentration of the more volatile component in subsequent stages. The rectifier operates at correspondingly hotter temperatures than the stripper allowing energy transfer from the rectifier to the stripper. | 12-24-2009 |
20100175394 | AIR ENERGY REDUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS USING WASTE HEAT FROM CONDENSERS OR OTHER LOW GRADE HEAT - The present invention provides a process for utilizing waste heat released by condensers of conventional air conditioning systems and more particularly using this low grade heat or other low grade sources that are slightly above ambient air temperatures to alter concentration of a liquid desiccant that contacts an ambient air stream thereby reducing its relative humidity while its temperature is controlled and generally reduced by heat exchange with another air stream that is saturated with water. | 07-15-2010 |
Walter R. Albers, Broomfield, CO US
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20150242162 | CUSTOMIZABLE MEDIA-BASED SCHEDULING FOR A PRINTING SYSTEM - System and methods are provided for customizable media-based scheduling for a printing system. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a print server. The print server is configured to receive a description of media in a printer, and to store a mapping that associates the description of media with at least one alternate description for the printer that is comparable to the description of media. The print server is also configured to receive a print job that specifies a media property that does not match the description of media in the printer. The print server is further configured to determine that the media property corresponds with the at least one alternate description for the printer based on the mapping, and to determine that the printer is eligible for scheduling the print job based on the determination that the media property corresponds with the at least one alternate description. | 08-27-2015 |