Allen

Adam Allen, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140330526	ASSESSING THE ROAD QUALITY OF ONE OR MORE ROAD SEGMENTS IN A ROAD NETWORK - A road quality of one or more road segments in a road network may be assessed. Motion data may be obtained via a plurality of mobile devices associated with a plurality of vehicles traveling in the road network. The road network may include a plurality of road segments. The obtained motion data may be analyzed. The analyzing may include normalizing the obtained motion data. The road quality of one or more of the plurality of road segments in the road network may be determined based on the analyzing.	11-06-2014

Alexander Allen, Garching DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100006706	AERODYNAMIC BODY AND CARRIER WING COMPRISING AN AERODYNAMIC BODY, ACTUATING DRIVE CONTROL MODULE, COMPUTER, COMPUTER PROGRAM AND METHOD FOR INFLUENCING POST-TURBULENCES - An aerodynamic element attachable to a primary wing to extend in a longitudinal direction at an angle to a spanwise direction of the primary wing. The aerodynamic element includes a downstream end having at least two flow flaps arranged next to each other and oriented in the longitudinal direction of the aerodynamic element.	01-14-2010

Andrew Allen, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140162330	ENGINEERED MICROALGAE WITH ENHANCED LIPID PRODUCTION - Described herein are engineered microalgae that exhibit enhanced lipid production during exponential growth. Such engineered microalgae are useful, for example, for the production of biofuels.	06-12-2014

Anthony John Allen, Campbell, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140341262	COMMUNICATING WITH A SELF-CLOCKING AMPLITUDE MODULATED SIGNAL - Examples disclosed herein provide daisy chain communication system. The daisy chain communication system includes a plurality of transceivers coupled to devices which provide data signals to, and receive data signals from, their one or more coupled transceivers. The transceivers are configured to transmit and receive an amplitude modulated signal having edges corresponding to edges of a clock signal and amplitudes corresponding to a digital value of the first data signal.	11-20-2014

Bobby L. Allen, Splendora, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130153306	FIXED CUTTER DRILL BIT HEEL AND BACK-REAM CUTTER PROTECTIONS FOR ABRASIVE APPLICATIONS - A method of manufacturing a fixed cutter drill bit may include loading a first matrix material of controlled thickness to at least a portion of a mold cavity corresponding to a heel surface of at least one blade; loading a second matrix material into the remaining portions of the mold cavity; heating the mold contents to form a matrix body of the fixed cutter drill bit; and disposing at least one back reaming element in at least one back reaming cutter pocket.	06-20-2013

Bruce Allen, Santa Barbara, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140318594	Detachable Photovoltaic Module with Tab - A detachable and/or repositionable photovoltaic module for providing a solar powered electrical energy source. The module is preferably provided with a chemical semi-adhesive coating on its non-active backside which allows it to be attached to a variety of surfaces, such as tablets, cell phones, or automobile roofs in a manner that easily supports removal and re-installation. The module may be plugged into these devices as a power source. The module also is preferably provided with one or more lifting elements such as an extended tab, or extrusion of a portion of the module. The Module and lifting elements combination may also employ other semi-adhesives such as Velcro or magnets.	10-30-2014

Carolyn S. Allen, Playa Del Rey, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140222926	COMPUTERIZED MATCHING AND INTRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed are systems and methods relating to an automated or semi-automated arrangement of modules that helps gather, process, display, and coordinate meetings among matches based on a set of predetermined and crowd-sourced traits, values, interests, preferences and activities. Such systems of integrated modules in certain embodiments may be used to rank matches in a variety of applications and situations where participants are identified through tailored criteria that organizers, participants and sponsors determine to be most valuable. Embodiments of the present invention may offer advantages and improvements over prior computer and traditional networking and matching systems because they may provide interactive modules that automatically or semi-automatically combine human expertise with automated data management based on the expertise of an event organizer's event-management strategies with real-time and automated data management.	08-07-2014

Cary Allen, Manchester GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140283913	Molybdenum Substrates for CIGS Photovoltaic Devices - Photovoltaic (PV) devices and solution-based methods of making the same are described. The PV devices include a CIGS-type absorber layer formed on a molybdenum substrate. The molybdenum substrate includes a layer of low-density molybdenum proximate to the absorber layer. The presence of low-density molybdenum proximate to the absorber layer has been found to promote the growth of large grains of CIGS-type semiconductor material in the absorber layer.	09-25-2014

Christina Allen, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140164416	AGGREGATING CONTENT RELATED TO A NOTABLE INDIVIDUAL - During an analysis technique, a cohort of individuals is identified based on a set of attributes. Significance metrics for the individuals in the cohort are calculated based on profiles of the individuals and behaviors of the group of individuals, which includes the cohort, when interacting with the profiles. For example, a significance metric for a given individual may include a number of views of a profile of the given individual, by a group of individuals, during a time interval and/or a number of connection requests to the profile of the given individual, by the group of individuals, during the time interval. Based on the significance metrics, the subset of the individuals may be identified. This subset may include individuals that have achieved career milestones exceeding those of the other individuals in the cohort (e.g., notable individuals).	06-12-2014
20140172969	DIGITAL METHOD OF RECRUITMENT - A technique for identifying a group of potential candidates to join an organization is described. During this analysis technique, an identifier is received from an individual. This identifier may be used to associate the individual with a pre-existing profile that includes information. For example, the identifier may include a link to the pre-existing profile. Alternatively, a profile with the information may be generated for the individual based on the identifier and an information source. Using the information, an affinity metric of the individual with the organization is calculated, such as a number of employees of the organization who know the individual or who attended a same educational institution as the individual. Moreover, the affinity metric is used to determine whether to include the individual in the group of potential candidates to join the organization. In this way, the analysis technique may facilitate more-efficient recruiting efforts.	06-19-2014

Christopher J. Allen, Playa Del Rey, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140222926	COMPUTERIZED MATCHING AND INTRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed are systems and methods relating to an automated or semi-automated arrangement of modules that helps gather, process, display, and coordinate meetings among matches based on a set of predetermined and crowd-sourced traits, values, interests, preferences and activities. Such systems of integrated modules in certain embodiments may be used to rank matches in a variety of applications and situations where participants are identified through tailored criteria that organizers, participants and sponsors determine to be most valuable. Embodiments of the present invention may offer advantages and improvements over prior computer and traditional networking and matching systems because they may provide interactive modules that automatically or semi-automatically combine human expertise with automated data management based on the expertise of an event organizer's event-management strategies with real-time and automated data management.	08-07-2014

Clifford W. Allen, Playa Del Rey, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140222926	COMPUTERIZED MATCHING AND INTRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed are systems and methods relating to an automated or semi-automated arrangement of modules that helps gather, process, display, and coordinate meetings among matches based on a set of predetermined and crowd-sourced traits, values, interests, preferences and activities. Such systems of integrated modules in certain embodiments may be used to rank matches in a variety of applications and situations where participants are identified through tailored criteria that organizers, participants and sponsors determine to be most valuable. Embodiments of the present invention may offer advantages and improvements over prior computer and traditional networking and matching systems because they may provide interactive modules that automatically or semi-automatically combine human expertise with automated data management based on the expertise of an event organizer's event-management strategies with real-time and automated data management.	08-07-2014

Conrad Keene Allen, Dhahran SA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140053725	Helium Junction with Replaceable Graphene Cartridges - A helium separation junction is provided for separating helium gases entrained in aqueous fluids. The junction includes a body, an inlet for receiving an aqueous feedstock having helium entrained therein, a helium outlet for allowing a helium gas stream, an aqueous fluid outlet for allowing a water stream having a reduced helium content relative to the feedstock, a helium filter cartridge that allows for the passage of helium while resisting the passage of water and an aqueous fluid filter cartridge that allows for the passage of water while resisting the passage of helium.	02-27-2014

Derrick André Allen, Killeen, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130086766	Attachable windshield wiper system for a helmet - The invention is an attachable and detachable windshield-wiper assembly for a windshield and/or windscreen and/or fairing and/or aeroscreen of an open canopy vehicle such as a motorbike and/or snowmobile and/or boat. The assembly can be fastened to a variety of windshield. The backside of the assembly has means of which to conform to the contours of the windshield and ensure a close fit. The assembly is secured to the windshield by means of fasteners such as screw and/or latch systems requiring minimal tools. The automated assembly will contain an electric motor with multiple speed settings and gearing connected to the motor to drive the wiper blade arm that protrudes through an opening in the assembly. The wiper blade arm will hold a readily available off-the-shelf wiper blade, which exists in different sizes for different windshields.	04-11-2013

Donald Allen, London, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140291434	BELT DELIVERY AND REMOVAL SYSTEM - A delivery and removal system used to transport, install, and remove a belt for use with mining equipment. The system includes a first frame member and a second frame member. A deck extending between the first frame member and the second frame member, and a winder is supported by the deck and rotatable relative to the first frame member and the second frame member about the deck. The system includes a drive system for driving movement of the winder. A free end of the belt is coupled to the winder. When the drive system is driven in a first direction, the winder rotates in a first direction such that the belt winds about the deck and when the drive system is driven in a second direction, the winder rotates in a second direction such that the belt unwinds from the deck.	10-02-2014

Donavan J. Allen US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140143976	Carpet cleaning device - A carpet washing attachment with a vacuum hose attached to a washing head with a liquid line feeding water/cleaning fluid into washing head is disclosed. Washing head is formed of hollow members and a cover sealed to the top washing head with the vacuum hose attached to the cover. This forms cleaning area which is surrounded by the hollow members. Each of the hollow members has water jet holes located on the inner part of the washing head such that the water exiting the holes is projected inward so that the jets of water come to an apex and intersect at a given distance X from the bottom of the washing head. The angle of the jets and the spacing of members should be chosen such that the distance X is roughly the depth of the carpet pile to be washed.	05-29-2014

Douglas Allen, Wilmington, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130269012	System and Method for Securely Provisioning and Generating One-Time-Passwords in a Remote Device - A secure processor such as a TPM generates one-time-passwords used to authenticate a communication device to a service provider. In some embodiments the TPM maintains one-time-password data and performs the one-time-password algorithm within a secure boundary associated with the TPM. In some embodiments the TPM generates one-time-password data structures and associated parent keys and manages the parent keys in the same manner it manages stand	10-10-2013

Douglas Allen, Winton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130136553	CUTTING TOOL - A cutting tool including a body, a blade, a feed shaft, and a locking member. The body defines an axis and is adapted to be received by a spindle of a power tool. The blade is removably supportable on the body and rotatable about the axis for cutting a workpiece. A feed shaft is removably supportable in the body and rotatable about the axis for engaging a workpiece, the feed shaft being mountable in the cutting tool to engage and at least partially restrain the blade. The feed shaft further includes an opening transverse to the axis. The locking member is engageable with the body and with the opening in the feed shaft. Advancement of the locking member into the opening tightens both the blade and the feed shaft to the body.	05-30-2013

Eddie E. Allen, Manhatten, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130314615	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING EFFECTIVE CONTRAST RATIO AND BRIGHTNESS YIELDS FOR DIGITAL LIGHT VALVE IMAGE PROJECTORS - A method and apparatus for increasing the effective contrast ratio and brightness yields for digital light valve image projectors using a variable luminance control mechanism (VLCM), associated with the projector optics, for modifying the light output and provide a correction thereto; and an adaptive luminance control module (ALCM) for receiving signals from the video input board, the adaptive luminance control module producing a signal on a VLCM bus connecting the variable luminance control mechanism and the adaptive luminance control module, the signal causing the variable luminance control mechanism to change the luminance of the light output and provide a corrected video signal for the projector.	11-28-2013
20140285726	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING EFFECTIVE CONTRAST RATIO AND BRIGHTNESS YIELDS FOR DIGITAL LIGHT VALVE IMAGE PROJECTORS - A method and apparatus for increasing the effective contrast ratio and brightness yields for digital light valve image projectors using a variable luminance control mechanism (VLCM), associated with the projector optics, for modifying the light output and provide a correction thereto; and an adaptive luminance control module (ALCM) for receiving signals from the video input board, the adaptive luminance control module producing a signal on a VLCM bus connecting the variable luminance control mechanism and the adaptive luminance control module, the signal causing the variable luminance control mechanism to change the luminance of the light output and provide a corrected video signal for the projector.	09-25-2014

Eric F. Allen, San Ramon, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140165218	Method and System for a Hosted Digital Music Library Sharing Service - A hosted web service is provided to enable the legitimate sharing and reselling digital music among subscribers to the web service by leveraging the teachings of the first sale doctrine of copyright law. By maintaining a single copy of properly purchased song within the system that can be only accessed by one subscriber at a time, the web service preserves the rights of the copyright holder of the digital music while encouraging a community sharing.	06-12-2014

Eric F. Allen, Burlingame, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140258934	TAG TICKER DISPLAY ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A method of providing a link to mobile content on a mobile device includes receiving a plurality of tags at the mobile device, each tag having at least one piece of mobile content associated therewith. The mobile content is in a format suitable for transmission over a wireless communication network. The method also includes scrolling the plurality of tags across a portion of a display screen of a mobile device.	09-11-2014
20140289255	APPLICATION OF COMMUNITY-DEFINED DESCRIPTORS TO MOBILE CONTENT - A method of organizing mobile content in a network environment is provided that includes providing pieces of mobile content on a database, selecting one of the pieces of mobile content, receiving a descriptor to be associated with the selected piece of mobile content from user activity, and associating the descriptor to the selected piece of mobile content.	09-25-2014

Eugene Allen, Metairie, LA US

Gerald M.w. Allen, Eastleigh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140025730	MANAGING CONCURRENT CONVERSATIONS OVER A COMMUNICATIONS LINK BETWEEN A CLIENT COMPUTER AND A SERVER COMPUTER - A method, system and/or computer program manages a maximum permissible number of concurrent conversations over a communications link between a client computer and a server computer. State information includes an indication as to whether the most recent message sent is the final message in the conversation. When a client computer requests to start a new conversation, the server computer starts the conversation if the maximum number of conversations will not be exceeded. If the maximum number will be exceeded, the server computer checks the state information to find a conversation in which the most recent message sent is the final message in the conversation. If such a conversation cannot be found, the server computer does not start the new conversation. If such a conversation can be found, the server computer queues the message from a client computer to start a new conversation.	01-23-2014

James Andrew Allen, Elk Grove, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140240951	Systems for Providing Illumination in Optical Metrology - The disclosure is directed to systems for providing illumination to a measurement head for optical metrology. In some embodiments of the disclosure, illumination beams from a plurality of illumination sources are combined to deliver illumination at one or more selected wavelengths to the measurement head. In some embodiments of the disclosure, intensity and/or spatial coherence of illumination delivered to the measurement head is controlled. In some embodiments of the disclosure, illumination at one or more selected wavelengths is delivered from a broadband illumination source configured for providing illumination at a continuous range of wavelengths.	08-28-2014

Jason Allen, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140166284	COMPLETION SYSTEM FOR ACCOMODATING LARGER SCREEN ASSEMBLIES - A completion system, including a tubular string initially having an substantially constant first dimension and configured to include at least one unexpanded portion having the first dimension and at least one expanded portion having a second dimension larger than the first dimension. The tubular string has at least one opening therein formed at the at least one expanded portion. At least one screen assembly is included having a third dimension and positioned radially adjacent the at least one expanded portion. A radial clearance is formed between the outer dimension of the at least one screen assembly and the second internal dimension of the at least one second portion of the outer tubular string. A method of completing a borehole is also included.	06-19-2014

Jeffery Allen, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130331163	APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AMUSEMENT - Certain non-limiting exemplary embodiments are taught which include a game comprising, a digital processor, digital storage coupled to the digital processor for storing instructions, a display coupled to the digital processor displaying a first plurality of indicia arranged in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns such that there are a plurality of paylines through a contiguous plurality of indicia, a user interface coupled to the digital processor to select a subset of the first plurality of indicia taken along at least one column and to initiate a display of a second plurality of indicia which includes the selected subset of the first plurality of indicia on the display, and an award dispenser providing an award which is at least as large as the largest award associated with the plurality of paylines.	12-12-2013

John Allen, Sanger, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130002001	RETRACTABLE ARMREST - Described are retractable armrest systems including a receptacle, a support bar comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the receptacle, and an armrest coupled to the second end of the support bar, wherein the support bar may be adjusted to achieve various armrest positions relative to the receptacle and wherein the armrest may be adjusted to achieve various armrest positions relative to the support bar.	01-03-2013

John Aubrey Allen, Kenilworth Warwickshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140153569	Call Set-Up Systems - A call set-up system sets up a call, which may be a voice call, between terminals through a plurality of packet switched networks using call agents. The networks are interconnected by network address translation (NAT) devices, and the messages to successive call agents include media addresses in the associated networks for the actual data packets of the call when it has been set up. The call set-up message includes the media address sent to at least some preceding call agents enabling NAT resources to be saved. The call agents can be incorporated into NAT devices, and the media addresses can be encrypted or in the form of a reference.	06-05-2014

John D. Allen, Sanger, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140292042	TRAY TABLE STRUCTURE - Described are tray table assemblies comprising a table body including a frame. The frame is formed of an upper bar and a lower bar that connect a pair of slide guides, wherein the upper bar, the lower bar, and the pair of slide guides are integrally formed as a single piece.	10-02-2014

John Jude Allen, Dublin IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140222559	METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CUSTOMER LEVEL TRANSACTION ANALYTICS ACROSS MERCHANT SITES - A method for reporting a consumer profile includes: storing offline financial transaction data involving at least two merchants, each transaction associated with a consumer; receiving an information request, the request including a consumer identifier; identifying browsing information associated with the consumer; analyzing the browsing information and the transactions associated with the consumer to identify a profile; and transmitting the profile to a merchant. A method for displaying a customized web page includes: storing browsing data associated with a consumer; receiving a web page request; identifying the consumer identifier; transmitting an information request, the request including the consumer identifier; receiving offline transaction information for transactions involving the consumer and at least two merchants; analyzing the browsing data and the transaction information to identify a profile; customizing the web page data based on the profile; and transmitting the customized web page data to the consumer for display.	08-07-2014

John Marcus Allen, Nottingham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140263883	MACHINE TOOL - A tool holder. The tool holder is mounted to a platform (	09-18-2014

John P. Allen, Carrigaline IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100120008	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE LEARNING ON TELEVISION - A system and method for providing interactive learning applications on a television and managing the learning process is disclosed. The learning management technology utilizes internet, television, and learning management systems to allow a student to interactively access learning content. The functionality of the learning management system may be accessed on a television via a host server. The interactive application further allows parents and teachers to monitor student performance, change the learning content, control workflow, and send messages and reminders to the student. The interactive application further allows restriction of television viewing based on learning results or until an assignment has been completed. The learning content may be copied or downloaded onto a computer readable medium (e.g., a memory stick) from a central location (e.g., a Kiosk). The learning content may then be copied or uploaded to a television set-top box for execution by the television set-top box. The viewer may interact with the learning application via a remote control or other input device (e.g., a keyboard) coupled to the television set-top box.	05-13-2010

John T. Allen, Dhahran SA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120079888	Method and Apparatus for Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Sized Bridging Materials Used in Drill-In Fluid Formulation - Methods and apparatuses are provided for testing and quantifying structural durability characteristics of bridging materials. Embodiments include sieving bridging materials to create uniform batches having particles within a predefined range. Embodiments further include selecting a batch and drying the batch, separating the dried batch into dry samples, and selecting a test sample having an initial mass. Embodiments include sealing the test sample, a volume of liquid, and a rod in a cylindrical testing cell and rotating the cylindrical testing cell containing the rod such that the rod rolls in relation to an inner wall of the cylindrical testing cell and applies force partially crushing the test sample. Embodiments further include sieving a resulting sample to create a durable sample having particles within the predefined range and drying the durable sample. Embodiments of methods further include measuring a mass of the dried durable sample to define a durable mass and comparing the durable mass to the initial mass.	04-05-2012
20130081485	AUTOMATED METHOD FOR QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OF SIZED BRIDGING MATERIAL - A method for quality control and quality assurance of sized bridging materials rotates a control sample having a fluid portion and a solids portion of sized bridging materials in a tubular container for a predetermined period of time. The control sample is then analyzed in a laser particle size analyzer to determine a particle size distribution for the control sample. A wet grinding sample having a fluid portion and a solids portion of the sized bridging materials is then rotated in the tubular container with a loose cylinder rod for a predetermined time to simulate borehole conditions. The wet grinding sample is then analyzed in the laser particle size analyzer to determine a particle size distribution for the wet grinding sample. The two particle size distributions are used to define a shift factor that represents the relative strength of the sized bridging materials.	04-04-2013

John Timothy Allen, Dhahran SA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130068478	PERMEABLE LOST CIRCULATION DRILLING LINER - A layer of permeable material is positioned on an area of lost circulation lithology in a wellbore. An example of the permeable material includes a planar member with perforations that is rolled into and retained in an annular configuration. The permeable material is lowered into the wellbore adjacent the area of lost circulation and allowed to unroll and expand radially outward against walls of the wellbore. The wellbore wall along the area of lost circulation lithology can be reamed out so the layer of permeable material is out of the way of a drill bit. A bridging agent can be applied on the interface where the permeable material contacts the wellbore wall.	03-21-2013

Jonathan B. Allen, Polk City, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140182009	GENETIC LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RESISTANCE AND METHODS OF USE - Various methods and compositions are provided for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with improved resistance to soybean cyst nematode. In certain embodiments, the method comprises detecting at least one marker locus that is associated with resistance to soybean cyst nematode. In other embodiments, the method further comprises detecting at least one marker profile or haplotype associated with resistance to soybean cyst nematode. In further embodiments, the method comprises crossing a selected soybean plant with a second soybean plant. Further provided are markers, primers, probes and kits useful for identifying and/or selecting soybean plants or soybean germplasm with improved resistance to soybean cyst nematode.	06-26-2014

Jonathan Kay Allen, Simpsonville, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140144122	CROSSFIRE TUBE ASSEMBLY BETWEEN ADJACENT COMBUSTORS - A crossfire tube assembly between adjacent combustors includes a first sleeve adapted to provide fluid communication from a first combustor and a second sleeve adapted to connect to provide fluid communication from a second combustor. The second sleeve extends at least partially inside the first sleeve. A bias is between the first and second sleeves.	05-29-2014

Joseph Allen, Tomball, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140000811	ADHESIVELY BONDING JACKETS TO CENTRAL PROCESSING UNITS	01-02-2014

Kathryn R. Allen, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140076403	DIPYRIN BASED MATERIALS FOR PHOTOVOLTAICS, COMPOUNDS CAPABLE OF UNDERGOING SYMMETRY BREAKING INTRAMOLECULAR CHARGE TRANSFER IN A POLARIZING MEDIUM AND ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES COMPRISING THE SAME - The present disclosure generally relates to organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices comprising at least one boron dipyrrin compound. In addition, the present disclosure relates to methods of making organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices comprising at least one boron dipyrrin compound. The present disclosure also generally relates to chromophoric compounds that combine strong absorption of light at visible wavelengths with the ability to undergo symmetry-breaking intramolecular charge transfer (ICT), and their use for the generation of free carriers in organic photovoltaic cells (OPVs) and electric-field-stabilized geminate polaron pairs. The present disclosure also relates to the synthesis of such compounds, methods of manufacture, and applications in photovoltaic systems and organic lasers.	03-20-2014

Keith Bornstein Allen, Woodland Hills, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140048096	FLOSSING DEVICE - A flossing device and a method of manufacture thereof, consisting of a first elongated member and a second elongated member that is removably coupled to the first elongated member along an interior side of a top region of the first elongated member. The flossing device includes a floss member coupled to the second elongated member and extending through an aperture of the first elongated member. The floss member includes a first enlarged stop member at an end distal from the second elongated member and sized to fit within a countersunk enlarged channel but not fit through a narrow channel in communication with the enlarged channel.	02-20-2014

Kurt Allen, Green River, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130156662	Process for producing sodium bicarbonate - A process for producing sodium bicarbonate from a sodium carbonate bearing stream (A) comprising at least 2% sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate by weight, a part of such stream (A) being generated by a sodium carbonate crystallizer, comprising: a) mixing the stream (A) with part of a stream (B) to produce a stream (C); b) bicarbonating the stream (C) with a gas (D) comprising CO	06-20-2013
20130156663	Process for producing sodium bicarbonate - A process for producing sodium bicarbonate from a sodium carbonate bearing stream (A) comprising sodium carbonate and an alkaline metal salt impurity at a concentration C	06-20-2013

Kurt Allen, Brussels BE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090291038	Process For The Joint Production of Sodium Carbonate and Sodium Bicarbonate - Process for the joint production of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate crystals, according to which:	11-26-2009
20110064637	Process for the joint production of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate - Process for the joint production of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate crystals, according to which: a solid powder derived from sodium sesquicarbonate, having a mean particle diameter comprised between 0.1 and 10 mm is dissolved in water; the resulting water solution is introduced into a crystallizer, wherein a first water suspension comprising sodium carbonate crystals is produced; the first water suspension is subjected to a separation, in order to produce crystals comprising sodium carbonate on the one hand, which are valorized, and a mother liquor on the other hand; and a part of the mother liquor is taken out of the crystallizer and put into contact in, a gas liquid contactor, with a gas comprising carbon dioxide, in order to produce a second water suspension comprising sodium bicarbonate crystals, which are separated and valorized. A reagent powder comprising sodium bicarbonate crystals made by such process.	03-17-2011
20130011312	Process for the joint production of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate - Process for the joint production of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate crystals, according to which: a solid powder derived from sodium sesquicarbonate, having a mean particle diameter comprised between 0.1 and 10 mm is dissolved in water; the resulting water solution is introduced into a crystallizer, wherein a first water suspension comprising sodium carbonate crystals is produced; the first water suspension is subjected to a separation, in order to produce crystals comprising sodium carbonate on the one hand, which are valorized, and a mother liquor on the other hand; and a part of the mother liquor is taken out of the crystallizer and put into contact in, a gas liquid contactor, with a gas comprising carbon dioxide, in order to produce a second water suspension comprising sodium bicarbonate crystals, which are separated and valorized. A reagent powder comprising sodium bicarbonate crystals made by such process.	01-10-2013

Larry R. Allen, Big Piney, WY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140265326	SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING POWER FROM PRESSURIZED NATURAL GAS - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and apparatus for generating power from pressurized natural gas. The system may include an on-site pressure turbine for using some of the available energy of the pressurized natural gas to power an air compressor and/or electric generator. The turbine is driven by the expansion of natural gas due to a pressure differential and/or by the velocity of natural gas as it travels through a pipeline. In some embodiments, the turbine output is used to generate compressed air, which is used on-site to power pumps and switches. In some embodiments, the turbine output is used to generate electricity, which is then used on-site to power communications equipment and sensors. In some embodiments, a gear reduction system is used to adapt the turbine output to useful levels.	09-18-2014

Lauren Elizabeth Allen, Dublin, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140364866	ENDOSCOPIC SNARE DEVICE - Embodiments of this invention relate to endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical instruments. More specifically, embodiments of this invention relate to an open loop snare device including a means for securely closing the loop. In some embodiments, a snare device comprises a snare wire and a capture mechanism wherein, when the snare wire is advanced, the snare wire extends from a distal portion of the device along an arcuate path curving back toward the capture mechanism such that, after the snare wire is advanced, activation of the capture mechanism captures the snare wire, creating a formed loop around a target tissue. Retraction of at least one of the snare wire and capture mechanism contracts the formed loop, resecting the target tissue.	12-11-2014

Leslie Allen, Clackton-On-Sea GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140110377	Electric Switch for High Currents, in Particular With a High Short Circuit Withstand Performance in the KA-Range - The present invention relates to an electric switch having a first contact element, an insulating element, and a second contact element. The first contact element includes a first contact surface on which the insulating element is disposed. The second contact element includes a conductive member moveable relative to the first contact element and the insulating element.	04-24-2014

Louise Elizabeth Allen, Cambridge GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140218691	Visual Perimeter Measurement - In one example of the invention a patient display is provided on which a fixation graphic or video is shown in substantially the centre of the display, and then target graphics or video are shown at different positions on the display about the centre. A test subject is positioned in front of the patient display at a known distance, and a camera captures an image of the test subject's eyes, to allow gaze direction determination to be performed. The captured images are displayed to a clinician user by a controlling test application, the clinician making a determination based on the images as to whether the test subject saw a target graphic or video when it was displayed. The clinician user then makes an appropriate input into the controlling test application, which also logs the position at which the target image was displayed. By displaying target graphics at multiple locations on the screen and logging the clinician inputs, the controlling test application is able to build up a plot of the peripheral vision field of the test subject. This plot can then be graphically displayed to the clinician user, and stored with the test results for future clinical use.	08-07-2014

Mark D. Allen, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150030288	CONNECTOR - This disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices for connecting optical fibers. In one aspect, a connector includes a transfer tube for equalizing the pressure between two chambers within the two connectors when the connectors are mated. The chambers may house biasing elements coupled to optical fiber holders to provide a pressure independent force against optical fiber terminals. The optical fiber holders may include side openings for receiving optical fibers.	01-29-2015

Mark Lee Allen, Cambridge GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140345924	Apparatus and Associated Methods - A substrate including a fluid reservoir and a connected fluid channel, the fluid reservoir positioned away from a component region of the substrate, the fluid channel configured to extend from the fluid reservoir to guide an electrically conductive fluid from the fluid reservoir at a reservoir end of the fluid channel through the fluid channel to a component end of the fluid channel, the component end extending to the component region of the substrate to enable the formation of an electrical connection to a connector of an electronic component appropriately positioned in the component region, formation of the electrical connection allowing the electronic component to be interconnected to other electronic components using one or more of the fluid reservoir and fluid channel.	11-27-2014

Martin Ward Allen, Christchurch NZ

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100127255	CONTACT AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - The present invention provides Schottky-like and ohmic contacts comprising metal oxides on zinc oxide substrates and a method of forming such contacts. The metal oxide Schottky-like and ohmic contacts may be formed on zinc oxide substrates using various deposition and lift-off photolithographic techniques. The barrier heights of the metal oxide Schottky-like contacts are significantly higher than those for plain metals and their ideality factors are very close to the image force controlled limit. The contacts may have application in diodes, power electronics, FET transistors and related structures, and in various optoelectronic devices, such as UV photodetectors.	05-27-2010

Matthew Allen, Pennedepie FR

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090047194	Inner Tray For A Chamber - The invention concerns an inner tray, arranged inside a chamber, comprising a plurality of parallel beams (	02-19-2009

Matthew Allen, London GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130118490	INHALERS WITH AIRWAY DISKS HAVING DISCRETE AIRWAY CHANNELS AND RELATED DISKS AND METHODS - Dry powder inhalers include radially-extending discrete, typically dose-specific, airway channels serially forming a portion of the inhalation pathway to deliver dry powder to a user using the inhalers.	05-16-2013
20140137864	METHODS OF OPERATING AND FABRICATING INHALERS WITH AIRWAY DISKS HAVING DISCRETE AIRWAY CHANNELS - Methods of fabricating and operating dry powder inhalers that include dose disks and airway channel disks with sealant layers, the airway channel disks forming radially-extending discrete, typically dose-specific, airway channels serially forming a portion of the inhalation pathway to deliver dry powder to a user using the inhalers.	05-22-2014

Michael Allen, Singapore SG

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140052421	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION MODELLING - A method of modelling a water distribution system, the method comprising steps of: identifying a plurality of demand zones within said water distribution network; estimating water consumption data for said demand zones; simulating the hydraulic characteristics of the water distribution system using said estimated water consumption data and so; providing simulated pressure and flow rates within said demand zones; receiving output from sensors within said water distribution network in the form of pressure and flow rate data; correcting the simulated pressure and flow rate data within said demand zones based upon the sensor output and so; calibrating a model of the water distribution system.	02-20-2014

Michael Allen, Saar BH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100116496	SUPPORT TUBE FOR A SWELL PACKER, SWELL PACKER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A WELL PACKER, AND METHOD FOR USING A SWELL PACKER - Disclosed herein is a swellable packer having a support element. A portion of the support element is substantially adjacent to the base tubular. Another portion of the support element is separated from the base tubular and a portion of the area between the support element and the base tubular is filled with the swellable material. Also disclosed herein is a sealing system including a packer as described above and a method for sealing within a wellbore using a packer as describe above.	05-13-2010

Michael Allen, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140115328	FORMAT FRIENDLY ENCRYPTION - Techniques are disclosed for encrypting application data files using a format-friendly encryption process. A software agent may create an encrypted version of an application file using the same data file format of the unencrypted file. For example, when a user encrypts a word processing document, the software agent outputs a word processing document which includes an encrypted copy of the first word processing document. Application data files for other file formats may be encrypted in a similar manner. Further, format-friendly encrypted documents may include instructions for accessing the encrypted content, allowing the standard applications for accessing a given file format to present the instructions to a user. Creating encrypted document using the format-friendly encryption formats allows users who access an encrypted file hosted by a cloud storage provider to receive the information needed to access that application file.	04-24-2014

Michael Allen, Denton, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130334131	IDENTIFICATION OF AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING POLYPHOSPHATE ACCUMULATING BACTERIA - Provided are compositions comprising polyphosphate accumulating bacteria as well as a method for identifying said polyphosphate accumulating bacteria. Additionally provided is a method for treating various substances with said compositions.	12-19-2013

Michael John Allen, Oxford GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140283646	VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND VEHICLE DRIVE SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - A transmission system for a hybrid vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a primary input shaft for receiving drive from a primary vehicle drive motor, such as an internal combustion engine. A secondary input shaft receives drive from a secondary vehicle drive motor, such as an electric motor. An output shaft of the system is connected to drive a final drive unit. A multi-speed gearbox is provided to connect the primary input shaft to the output shaft at one of a plurality of gear ratios. There is provided an input selection mechanism which, in a first configuration, connects the secondary input shaft to drive the output shaft and, in a second mode, connects the secondary input shaft to drive the primary input shaft. A clutch may be provided that can selectively connect or disconnect drive between the primary drive motor and the gearbox.	09-25-2014

Neil John Allen, Dallas, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140274476	SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING LOANER CLUBS TO NOVICE GOLFERS - A system for providing loaner clubs to novice golfers includes a coding scheme for golf club holders, which can be provided at a golf range having targets, in order to facilitate play by people entirely new to the game of golf. In general, one innovative aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can include a golf club stand including holders for golf clubs of different types, and visual indicators associated with the holders for the golf clubs of different types, where the visual indicators correspond to targets of different distances within a golf range.	09-18-2014

Patrick N. Allen, Scotts Valley, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130144539	Embedded Data DNA Sequence Security System - An embedded data DNA sequence security system which utilizes an embedded data DNA sequence to differentiate each of a plurality of identifiable objects.	06-06-2013

Rennie G. Allen, Lake Elsinore, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140223238	CODEPATH INTEGRITY CHECKING - A method and apparatus for testing code is provided. The method includes inserting at least one token in program code, wherein each token comprises a code element able to provide a value during runtime, establishing a baseline code version and an executing code version from the program code, and subjecting the executing code version to various testing conditions using a processing device. Subjecting the executing code version to various testing conditions comprises periodically evaluating at least one executing code token having one associated executing error detection value against the at least one baseline code token having one associated baseline error detection value and reporting an error when at least one executing code token and associated executing error detection pair fails to match at least one baseline code token and associated baseline error detection pair.	08-07-2014
20140280474	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A USER INTERFACE TO REMOTELY CONTROL MEDICAL DEVICES - Systems and methods for remotely controlling a medical device are disclosed. Such systems and methods may include the providing of computer executable instructions for presenting a graphical user interface capable of providing remote user input to the medical device, wherein the graphical user interface is at least substantially a true screen representation of an interface of the at least one medical device. At least one network port may be capable of remotely receiving the user input information. Responsive to the input information, a driver associated with the medical device may be configured to control the medical device responsive to the input at the remote graphical user interface.	09-18-2014

Richard Allen, Fairbury, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140150188	Post and Hand Rail Assembly for Modular Ramp - A hand rail to post connector assembly for use with a modular ramp. The assembly includes a post cap configured for mounting to a post, a saddle that is received by a slot in the post cap, and a rail insert that is secured to the saddle. The post cap includes a support surface configured to support a hand rail, and the post cap substantially constrains the saddle from moving vertically. The rail insert has a clamping surface that engages an inner surface of the hand rail for clamping the hand rail between it and the saddle.	06-05-2014

Richard John Allen, Singapore SG

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130067641	SHOE ACCESSORY MOUNT HAVING A TAPERED SHANK - A system for attaching a decorative accessory to a shoe according to embodiments of the present invention includes a first shoulder configured for insertion through an expandable hole in an upper portion of the shoe, a second shoulder configured to remain on an outside of the shoe after the first shoulder has been inserted through the expandable hole, and a shank connecting the first and second shoulders, the shank having an outer diameter, wherein the outer diameter decreases in an axial direction from the second shoulder toward the first shoulder over at least a portion of the shank.	03-21-2013

Richard Robert Allen, Oceanside, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140162211	FIXED HYBRID DENTAL ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A hybrid, detachable dental attachment device comprising a cap for securing a dental appliance, a ring, and an abutment to attachment to a tooth root or implant. Also described herein are methods of securing a dental appliance in a subject's mouth by means of the dental attachment device. Further described herein is a dental attachment device for immediate load on a provisional denture and then incorporated into the final restoration	06-12-2014
20140162212	FIXED HYBRID DENTAL ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A hybrid, detachable dental attachment device having a cap for securing a dental appliance, a ring, and an abutment to attachment to a tooth root or implant. Also described herein are methods of securing a dental appliance in a subject's mouth by means of the dental attachment device. Further described herein is a dental attachment device for immediate load on a provisional denture and then incorporated into the final restoration	06-12-2014

Santiago Allen, Yorba Linda, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130125648	CENTRIFUGE IMBALANCE SENSOR AND NON-CONTACT SPECIMEN CONTAINER CHARACTERIZATION - A system and method for non-contact specimen container characterization includes a processor, and a specimen container diameter sensor, and a specimen container length sensor. The non-contact specimen container can also include a cap color sensor. The sensors are located in a fixed position relative to a conveyor for transporting a plurality of specimen containers.	05-23-2013
20140036276	SENSING SPECIMEN GRIPPER - Systems and methods for system for gripping a specimen container are disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of gripper fingers, a processor, and a system for gathering data related to a specimen container. Data related to a specimen container, such as detection of the presence of a specimen container within the gripper, measurement of specimen container dimensions and weight, detection of specimen container contents, specimen tube identification, etc. are gathered. Embodiments provide an improved automated process by simultaneously performing multiple measurements and analytical processes on the specimen container, thereby providing for faster processing of the sample that resides in the specimen container.	02-06-2014

Sarah Allen, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140282166	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AGGREGATING INFORMATION AND PROVIDING ACCESS TO MULTIPLE WEB SERVICES THROUGH AN INTERACTIVE USER INTERFACE - Computerized systems and methods are disclosed for aggregating information and digital services into an interactive user interface. In accordance with certain embodiments, computerized systems and methods are provided that display a plurality of tiles for a plurality of sources, the plurality of sources being provided by at least a first information provider and a second information provider. The systems and methods may further include receiving a selection of content within a first tile in the plurality of tiles, the content being provided by the first information provider. The systems and methods may further include dragging, based on input from the first user, the selected content onto a second tile linked to the second information provider. The systems and methods may further include sending, based on the dragging, the selected content to the second information provider to share the selected content with a second user.	09-18-2014

Scott Allen, Frederiksberg DK

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090116229	Lighting Device - A lighting device (	05-07-2009

Scott D. Allen, Ithaca NY

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140072806	POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention encompasses polymer compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing functional groups that increase the polymer's ability to wet or adhere to inorganic materials. In certain embodiments, chain ends of the aliphatic polycarbonates are modified to introduce silicon-containing functional groups, boron-containing functional groups, phosphorous-containing functional groups, sulfonic acid groups or carboxylic acid groups.	03-13-2014

Scott R. Allen, Scotts Valley, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140189937	HELMET WITH INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - A helmet that can comprise a helmet body comprising an energy absorption layer and an outer shell. A first opening can be formed through the outer shell and extend into the energy absorbing layer, the first opening comprising a perimeter. A first sleeve can be disposed at least partially within the first opening, the first sleeve comprising a first end comprising a first flange coupled to the outer shell and extending beyond the perimeter of the first opening, and a second end opposite the first end comprising a base disposed over the energy absorption layer. A camera can be coupled to the first sleeve and exposed through the first opening. The helmet can further comprise the first sleeve comprising a depth greater than a width or a length. The first flange can be directly coupled to an outer surface or an inner of the outer shell.	07-10-2014

Sean Allen, Foster City, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140187314	Systems and Methods for Sharing Cloud-Executed Mini-Games, Challenging Friends and Enabling Crowd Source Rating - Systems and methods for managing sharing of mini-games over a game cloud system are provided. One example method includes receiving a request to access games through a user account. A user interface with a plurality of games is presented for a user to view and play, upon successful access to the user account. A first game is played and a video is generated recording the game play. Selection of a portion of the recorded video is received from the first user and a mini-game is generated from the selected video portion. Mini-game generated includes the recorded video and an executable portion. The mini-game is posted to a website along with a challenge comment upon first user's request for sharing the mini-game. One or more game plays for the posted mini-game are received and mini-game play videos are generated. The mini-game play videos are provided to other users during sharing.	07-03-2014

Sean Ian Allen, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140007132	RESILIENT DATA PROCESSING PIPELINE ARCHITECTURE	01-02-2014

Shane Allen, Joensuu FI

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140255534	REPROGRAMMABLE SHAPE CHANGE SHEET, USES OF THE SHEET AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A SHAPED SURFACE - The invention relates to a reprogrammable shape change sheet, a method of shaping a surface and a reprogrammable injection molding machine. The sheet comprises a plurality of muscle elements capable of changing shape upon electric stimulation, the elements being arranged in an array to define a surface. According to the invention, the muscle elements comprise two muscle material layers capable of changing shape upon electric stimulation and a flexible wiring layer sandwiched between the muscle material layers, the wiring layer being electrically connected to said muscle material layers for delivering electric stimulation signals to the muscle material layers for changing the shape of the muscle elements and further the topology of the surface. The invention provides a new shape change sheet structure, which can be made thin, accurate and durable for various uses.	09-11-2014

Shawn Paul Allen, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140033063	CONTENT VISUALIZATION - Displaying a preference by a user of a content contribution is disclosed. A preference event by the user is detected. A plurality of detected events is stored. In response to a query from a client, at least a portion of the stored detected events is stored. At least a portion of the received events is displayed in an interface.	01-30-2014

Stephanie Allen, Nottingham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140315319	BIOMOLECULE INTERACTION USING ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPE - The present patent application describes a cantilever for atomic force microscopy (AFM), which includes a cantilever body having a fixed end and a free end, the free end having a surface region being chemically modified by a dendron in which a plurality of termini of the branched region of the dendron are bound to the surface, and a terminus of the linear region of the dendron is functionalized.	10-23-2014

Stephen Allen, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140253708	LOST DEVICE RETURN - Systems, apparatus and methods of reducing or eliminating device loss are described herein. A computing device may receive a user input. The user input may include a proximity preference. The computing device may generate an alert signal upon detecting that a distance between the computing device and the user has increased beyond the first proximity preference. The detecting may be based on sensing a characteristic of the user, such as a voice characteristic or a facial characteristic, or upon detecting that a signal between a user headset and the computing device has diminished in strength.	09-11-2014

Steven Allen, Danville, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150038840	PORTABLE MEDICAL IMAGER WITH GUI INTERFACE COMPRISING A MOTION SENSOR - A portable imaging system for imaging a region of interest (ROI) includes a housing (	02-05-2015

Steven Allen, London GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140094220	CAMERA APPARATUS - A wireless communication device (	04-03-2014
20140095291	MEDIA DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A media distribution system (	04-03-2014
20140096002	VIDEO CLIP EDITING SYSTEM - A video clip editing system employs a mobile communication device including computing hardware coupled to data memory, to a touch-screen graphical user interface, and to a wireless communication interface, wherein the computing hardware is operable to execute one or more software applications stored in the data memory. The software applications provide an editing environment on the user interface for editing video clips by user swiping-type instructions for generating a composite video creation, wherein a timeline for icons representative of video clips is presented as a scrollable line feature on the user interface. Icons of one or more video clips for inclusion into the timeline are presented adjacent to the timeline on the user interface, such that video clips corresponding to the icons are incorporated onto the timeline by the user employing swiping-type instructions entered at the user interface for generating the composite video creation.	04-03-2014

Steven N. Allen, Conroe, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140318525	Support Stand for a Wok - A support stand for a cooking wok includes a plurality of legs and a fuel supporting plate or disc. The legs are attached to the fuel supporting plate or disc intermediate the upper and lower portions of the legs via a plurality of notches provided in the periphery of the disc or legs or in both. A weld is provided at the notches to fixedly secure the legs to the fuel support disc.	10-30-2014

Stuart V. Allen, Gilroy, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130000557	Apparatus for the Efficient Coating of Subtrates Including Plasma Cleaning - A process for the coating of substrates comprising insertion of a substrate into a process oven, plasma cleaning of the substrate, dehydration of the substrate, withdrawal of a metered amount of one or more chemicals from one or more chemical reservoirs, vaporizing the withdrawn chemicals in one or more vapor chambers, and transfer of the vaporized chemicals into a process oven, thereby reacting with the substrate. An apparatus for the coating of substrates comprising a process oven, a gas plasma generator, a metered chemical withdrawal subsystem, and a vaporization subsystem.	01-03-2013

Thomas R. Allen, Bell Canyon, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140024984	MASSAGER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A massage apparatus is provided to enable an individual to perform a variety of massages by applying targeted pressure to effected muscle groups. In one embodiment, the massage apparatus includes a plurality of generally spherical balls and an oversleeve shrink-fitted over at least a portion of the plurality of balls. The oversleeve includes a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a massage apparatus includes selecting a plurality of balls having a desired density, shape, and outer diameter, arranging the plurality of balls within an oversleeve, and subjecting the oversleeve to heat to longitudinally and radially contract the oversleeve between an original position and a contracted position around at least a portion of the balls.	01-23-2014

Tim Allen, Santa Cruz, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130000693	Solar Positioning System and Method - An apparatus for positioning an object, for example, a solar energy capture device, can include a frame, the object, a joint, and at least two linear actuators. The joint connects the object to the frame and allows the object to rotate relative to the frame. The first and second linear actuators are coupled to the object. When the first and second actuators are actuated in combination, the object rotates about a pitch axis. When the first and second actuators are actuated differentially, the object rotates about a roll axis.	01-03-2013

Timothy P. Allen, Santa Cruz, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130042856	Solar Energy Positioning System Using Cable Drives and Two Axis Pivot - A system for positioning a heliostat mirror or a solar collector includes a support structure, a pivot mechanism adapted to pivot the heliostat mirror or solar collector about a first generally horizontal axis and about a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis, the pivot mechanism is attached to a rear side of the heliostat mirror or solar collector and attached to the support structure. The system also includes a first cable drive actuator having a first motor, driving a first cable spool, and a first cable attached at a proximal end to the first cable spool and attached at a distal end to the heliostat mirror or solar collector, and a second cable drive actuator having a second motor driving a second cable spool, and a second cable attached at a proximal end to the second cable spool and attached to the heliostat mirror or solar collector.	02-21-2013

Wade R. Allen, Lantana, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130262211	WEB-BASED, SELF-SERVICE COUPON CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems, methods and computer program products for securely printing coupon prints and for facilitating a digital couponing platform for creating, managing, and publishing digital coupon campaigns are disclosed. In an aspect, such digital couponing platform allows creators to market (i.e., create and publish) and review data related to promotional coupons, and consumers may request and print physical coupon prints. Consumers may request coupon prints via an application virtual machine (e.g., Java® applet) executing on an Internet-enabled computing device with several selected security features. In some aspects, coupon prints are printed by a consumer without presenting the consumer with a graphical representation of coupon print so that coupon print counterfeiting opportunities via utilization of screen capture software are reduced.	10-03-2013

Warrick James David Allen, Tewkesbury GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140315022	METHODS OF TREATING TEXTILE FIBRES - According to the invention there is provided a method of treating textile fibres including the steps of: providing a polymeric precursor which includes a group of sub-formula (I) where R	10-23-2014
20140370279	METHODS OF COATING A LOW SURFACE ENERGY SUBSTRATE - According to the invention there is provided a method of coating a low surface energy substrate including the steps of: a) providing a polymeric precursor which includes a group of sub-formula (I) where R	12-18-2014

Warwick James Allen, Auckland NZ

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140334874	PANEL MOUNT SYSTEM - A panel mount for non penetrative fastening of a panel (such as a glass pane) able to be mounted to a structure, and preferably to a vertical or side surface of that structure, which provides a pair of clamp jaws defining an elongate slot in which an edge of a panel can be received and an intermediate clamping member associated with each jaw, each intermediate clamping member having at least one threaded member associated therewith to facilitate adjustment of the position and orientation of the intermediate member within the clamp jaw so as to securely retain the panel within the slot.	11-13-2014

Warwick James Allen, North Shore City NZ

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100225040	PANEL MOUNT - This invention is a panel mount for non penetrative fastening of a panel (such as a glass pane). The panel mount has clamp jaws defining an elongate slot in which an edge of a panel can be received. A foot is provided for mounting and fastening the clamp jaws to a structure. At least one of the clamp jaws carries at least one threaded fastener that can be actuated by a user, including when the foot is fastened to the structure. The threaded fastener(s) of the at least one clamp jaw, in cooperation with the other clamping jaw, is capable of operatively clamping the panel to hold it in the slot, irrespective of any non-parallel disposition of the plane of the panel to the elongate direction of the slot.	09-09-2010
20140014798	Panel Mount - This invention is a panel mount for non penetrative fastening of a panel (such as a glass pane). The panel mount has clamp jaws defining an elongate slot in which an edge of a panel can be received. A foot is provided for mounting and fastening the clamp jaws to a structure. At least one of the clamp jaws carries at least one threaded fastener that can be actuated by a user, including when the foot is fastened to the structure. The threaded fastener(s) of the at least one clamp jaw, in cooperation with the other clamping jaw, is capable of operatively clamping the panel to hold it in the slot, irrespective of any non-parallel disposition of the plane of the panel to the elongate direction of the slot.	01-16-2014

Wayne Allen, County Galway IE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140276388	EMBOLIZATION SYSTEMS - Provided is a device for delivery into a body lumen having a longitudinally extending stem and a plurality of bristles extending generally radially outwardly from the stem. The device includes at least two different groups or types of bristles.	09-18-2014

Wyatte E. Allen, Orange, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140235887	PROCESS FOR MAKING NITRILES - The present invention relates to a process for hydrocyanating 3-pentenenitrile. The process can include feeding 3-pentenenitrile and HCN to a hydrocyanation reaction zone that includes a Lewis acid promoter, nickel, and a phosphorus-containing ligand. In various embodiments, the process can also include controlling water concentration within the hydrocyanation reaction zone sufficient to maintain a high activity of the ligand catalyst complex while recycling at least a portion of the ligand catalyst complex.	08-21-2014