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Andrew Ash, Seattle, WA US
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20110252006 | OFFLINE SHARING CAPABILITY FOR CLIENT APPLICATION - Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and UI modifications for existing applications are used to implement efficient methods for taking content offline with full synchronization, incremental synchronization, in the case of document libraries per-folder synchronization, and the like. The APIs provide support for synchronizing changes to attachments, the ability to download a document library's complete contents or only a list of the available documents, and read-only folder hierarchy replication in the case of document libraries. These abilities coupled with corresponding user interface features enable easier browsing and searching of large document library structures, making edits to those documents offline, being able to see an up-to-date version of those documents in a preview mode, and receiving reminders when offline edits remain on the local computer and need to be updated to a server. | 10-13-2011 |
Andrew Ash, Menlo Park, CA US
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20150112998 | SYSTEMS AND USER INTERFACES FOR DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE SIMULTANEOUS QUERYING OF MULTIPLE DATA STORES - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a computer system and interactive user interfaces configured to enable efficient and rapid access to multiple different data sources simultaneously, and by an unskilled user. The unskilled user may provide simple and intuitive search terms to the system, and the system may thereby automatically query multiple related data sources of different types and present results to the user. Data sources in the system may be efficiently interrelated with one another by way of a mathematical graph in which nodes represent data sources and/or portions of data sources (for example, database tables), and edges represent relationships among the data sources and/or portions of data sources. For example, edges may indicate relationships between particular rows and/or columns of various tables. The table graph enables a compact and memory efficient storage of relationships among various disparate data sources. | 04-23-2015 |
20160034545 | SYSTEMS AND USER INTERFACES FOR DYNAMIC AND INTERACTIVE SIMULTANEOUS QUERYING OF MULTIPLE DATA STORES - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a computer system and interactive user interfaces configured to enable efficient and rapid access to multiple different data sources simultaneously, and by an unskilled user. The unskilled user may provide simple and intuitive search terms to the system, and the system may thereby automatically query multiple related data sources of different types and present results to the user. Data sources in the system may be efficiently interrelated with one another by way of a mathematical graph in which nodes represent data sources and/or portions of data sources (for example, database tables), and edges represent relationships among the data sources and/or portions of data sources. For example, edges may indicate relationships between particular rows and/or columns of various tables. The table graph enables a compact and memory efficient storage of relationships among various disparate data sources. | 02-04-2016 |
Ann Marie Ash, Brooklyn Park, MN US
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20090025871 | INFRARED PREHEATING FOR CARTON MATERIAL SEALING - An infrared preheater preheats the first and second surfaces of an edge-proximate portion of a package that is formed from a polymeric material. The first and second surfaces on opposing sides of a sheet of material in which the surfaces are sealed to one another or to another element at the edge-proximate portion. The preheater includes an infrared energy emitting element disposed to emit infrared energy directly toward the first surface of the edge-proximate portion to preheat the first surface of the edge-proximate portion. An energy reflective element is disposed in opposing relation to the energy emitting element. The energy reflective element is positioned such that at least a portion of the energy that is emitted from the emitting element that does not strike the first surface of the package strikes the energy reflective element and is reflected back to the second surface to preheat the second surface of the edge-proximate portion. A method for preheating the first and second surfaces of the edge-proximate area is also disclosed. | 01-29-2009 |
Arden Ash, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150009227 | COLOR GRADING PREVIEW METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for previewing a color graded image commences by first obtaining color metadata corresponding to a sample image appearance selected by a user from among a set of different sample image appearances, each sample image appearance having associated color metadata. The color metadata corresponding to the selected sample image appearance is stored with an image file the user has selected for color grading. The color metadata corresponding to the selected sample image appearance is applied to the image file to generate a preview of the image file, as it would appear when color graded with the color metadata. | 01-08-2015 |
Arden A. Ash, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150220586 | MULTI-TIER COLOR LOOK-UP TABLE (LUT) DATABASE SYSTEM - A multi-tier color look-up table (LUT) database system is provided. A first LUT can be stored in a database. First and second users can be granted access to the first LUT. The first and second users can have access to the first LUT for first and second periods of time, respectively. A second LUT can be stored in the database. The first user's access to the first LUT can be removed while the second user's access is maintained. The first and second users can be granted access to the second LUT. The first user can be granted a second access to the first LUT, and can have second access to the first LUT for a third period of time. The third period of time beginning after the end of the first period of time, with the second period of time overlapping with the first and third periods of time. | 08-06-2015 |
Arlene S. Ash, Boston, MA US
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20110161094 | System and method for health care costs and outcomes modeling using dosage and routing pharmacy information - A system for health care costs and outcomes modeling for members of a defined subject population using dosage and routing information is disclosed. | 06-30-2011 |
Carlton E. Ash, Stafford, TX US
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20140336339 | COMPOSITES AND EPOXY RESINS BASED ON ARYL SUBSTITUTED COMPOUNDS - Compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin are provided, and compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin composites are provided. In one embodiment, a composite comprises an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin component comprising a glycidyl ether of an aryl substituted phenolic compound, a curing agent component, and a substrate. In one embodiment, a composite comprises an epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin component and a curing agent component comprising an aryl substituted phenolic compound, and a substrate. | 11-13-2014 |
Carlton E. Ash, Sugar Land, TX US
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20100222480 | COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR NON-CELLULOSE FIBER SIZING, COATING OR BINDING COMPOSITIONS, AND COMPOSITES INCORPORATING SAME - Disclosed is a toughened film forming agent for use in a fiber sizing, a finish coating or a binder composition, where the toughened film forming agent includes a film fowling polymer and a toughening agent both dispersed in water. The toughening agent may be core shell polymers, rubber, thermoplastic materials, nanomaterials, nanofibers, including any combination or subset thereof. The film forming polymer may be epoxy resins, polyurethane resins, epoxy-polyurethane resins, polyester resins, epoxy-polyester resins, polyvinylacetate resins, polypropylene resins, including any combination or subset thereof. | 09-02-2010 |
20110152448 | EPOXY RESIN CURING COMPOSITIONS AND EPOXY RESIN SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - Disclosed are epoxy resins exhibiting a highly favorable combination of tensile strength and elongation with respect to prior art epoxy systems. The elastomeric epoxy resin systems of the invention are prepared utilizing a curing agent containing at least one monoprimary amine, and are particularly useful in applications such as, for example, castings, potting, composites, crack sealing, coatings, adhesives, roofing materials, flooring or reinforced membranes. | 06-23-2011 |
20110152468 | EPOXY RESIN CURING COMPOSITIONS AND EPOXY RESIN SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - Disclosed are epoxy resins exhibiting a highly favorable combination of tensile strength and elongation with respect to prior art epoxy systems. The elastomeric epoxy resin systems of the invention are prepared utilizing a curing agent containing at least one monoprimary amine, and are particularly useful in applications such as, for example, castings, potting, composites, crack sealing, coatings, adhesives, roofing materials, flooring or reinforced membranes. | 06-23-2011 |
20110319564 | EPOXY SYSTEMS FOR COMPOSITES - Compositions and methods for forming epoxy resin systems are provided. In one embodiment, a composition is provided for an epoxy resin system including a reaction product of an epoxy resin component and a curing agent component comprising a first amine compound having the formula R1R2R3N, wherein R1 and R2 are independently an aliphatic or alicyclic organic functional group and R3 is an alkyl group, having a backbone of 2-18 carbon atoms, and a second amine compound having one or more primary or secondary amine groups, with the stoichiometic ratio of —NH bonds of the second amine compound to the epoxy groups of the epoxy resin component being from 1:20 to about 21:20. The composition may be used to form composites, such as used in commercial wind turbine blade manufacturing. | 12-29-2011 |
Carol E. Ash, North Brunswick, NJ US
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20090210253 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS FOR SLEEP DISORDERS - The present invention provides a unique clinical workflow, scoring system, and system architecture for sleep specific applications. The present invention provides a unique logic system, identifying factors of sleep disorders and a sleepiness scale. The present invention comprises a logic system that incorporates the patient's i) medical history, ii) clinical evaluation, and iii) diagnostic testing data for directing patient care and clinical decision making. The system of the present invention incorporates new scoring systems to drive diagnostic testing and decision making. The present invention can also suggest and drive treatment options based on evidence based medicine, society guidelines, standards, consensus statements and clinical expertise. | 08-20-2009 |
Carter Ash, Flower Mound, TX US
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20160137332 | Reusable Cup with Integrated Ribbed Heat Sink Sheath - Aspects of the disclosure relate to a cup including a base, a sidewall extending upward from the base to a top of the cup to define an internal cavity and an open top, wherein the sidewall includes an upper sidewall and a lower sidewall located between the upper sidewall and the base. The lower sidewall can include a lower wall and a plurality of raised ribs extending radially outward from the lower wall and being separated by recesses and the ribs and recesses being elongated in a direction between the top and the base. The cup can include an annular ledge connects the upper sidewall to the lower sidewall, wherein the annular ledge extends inwardly from the upper sidewall to the lower sidewall and forms a reduction in width of the sidewall between the upper sidewall and the lower sidewall. | 05-19-2016 |
Charles Ash, Perrysburg, OH US
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20150024642 | BONDABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF UTILIZING SAME - An electrical connector ( | 01-22-2015 |
Charles E. Ash, Perrysbrug, OH US
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20090212591 | Vehicle slider assembly - A vehicle slider assembly has a frame, upon which a fixed panel and an upper and a lower track are attached, and a slider panel assembly that moves in the tracks. The frame defines a window opening that the moving slider panel assembly opens and closes. The interior surfaces of the frame provide constant sealing surfaces for seals attached to the outwardly directed slider panel surfaces. The lower horizontal portion of the frame is adjacent to the lower track and has drain holes through it. The lower track has a reservoir channel defined in it, such that, moisture that is interior to the vehicle slider assembly accumulates in the reservoir channel and flows through the drain holes to the exterior of the vehicle slider assembly. An appliqué may be disposed over the exterior of the lower frame portion so that the flow of the moisture is hidden in an unencumbered and aesthetically pleasing manner. | 08-27-2009 |
Charles E. Ash, Perrysburg, OH US
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20090205187 | Encapsulated window assembly with integral seal and method of installing game - A encapsulated window assembly may be fixed or movable upon installation into an opening in a vehicle body, particularly a vehicle roof. In order to keep air, water and/or dirt from entering the passenger compartment of the vehicle, an integral seal is molded onto a dielectric substrate material. The seal, upon installation of the assembly into the vehicle body opening, effectively closes the gap between the edge of the window assembly and the sheet metal surrounding the body opening, without the need for a post-applied seal, for example, a preformed bulb seal. | 08-20-2009 |
20090241426 | VERTICAL DROP VEHICLE SLIDER ASSEMBLY - A partial and a full drop vertical vehicle slider assembly are provided that do not require a horizontal beltline support member. For the partial drop assembly, two fixed panels each with a division member, an upper header member, and a horizontal vehicle body opening edge abut to form the slider panel opening. For the full drop assembly, an upper header member, two upper slider assembly side members, and a horizontal vehicle body opening edge abut one another to form a slider panel opening. In both cases, the horizontal vehicle body opening edges have seals attached, through which a slider panel vertically slides up and spans the vertical extent of the slider panel opening to close the slider assembly, and slides down into the vehicle body to open the slider panel opening. In the case of the full drop assembly, unimpaired backlite viewing is provided. | 10-01-2009 |
20100071270 | VEHICLE WINDOW ASSEMBLY - A flush-flush horizontal vehicle window assembly is provided that includes a sliding panel with guide pins, formed with a load-bearing shoulder, on sliding panel corners, and a frame defining a window opening. The frame is attached to two fixed panels. Upper/lower tracks are attached above/below the window opening. Each track has a leading and a trailing guide path formed through a surface of the respective tracks, where the pins partially project into the guide paths and where load-bearing shoulder surfaces smoothly and reliably slide on the track surfaces. Each leading guide path is “S” shaped and each trailing guide path is shaped in a perpendicular manner at one end, which causes the sliding panel to smoothly enter and seal the window opening in a flush manner. An aesthetically pleasing flush-flush slider results when the sliding panel is in the plane of the window opening and further in the plane of the outer vehicle body panel. | 03-25-2010 |
20110042848 | METHOD OF MAKING A MOLDED TRIM ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a method of making a molded trim assembly for a vehicle, which trim assembly has a molded polymeric frame with a bright trim piece integrally molded therein, which integral assembly is molded onto a vehicle window and can thereafter be installed in an opening in the vehicle body. | 02-24-2011 |
20110117370 | ITEM OF HARDWARE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND BONDING SAME - The present application describes and claims an item of hardware suitable for bonding to a substrate such as a vehicle glazing. The item of hardware of the invention helps to ensure that the adhesive applied is effectively contained and utilized for its intended purpose. A preferred type of adhesive is also described and claimed. | 05-19-2011 |
20120205940 | ENCAPSULATED VEHICLE WINDOW ASSEMBLY WITH INTERLOCKING SEAL AND METHOD OF BONDING SAME IN VEHICLE BODY OPENING - An encapsulated vehicle window assembly has, as a component thereof, a polymeric seal member surrounding at least a peripheral portion of a transparent glass substrate, the polymeric seal having interlocking portions. A method of installing the encapsulated vehicle window assembly in a vehicle body opening is also an aspect of the invention. | 08-16-2012 |
20130224391 | METHOD OF CONDITIONING AN APPLICATOR TIP AND DEVICE THEREFOR - A method of conditioning an applicator tip for subsequent use in uniformly applying an adhesion-promoting primer material to a glass vehicle window, and the device for accomplishing such conditioning of the applicator tip are aspects of the invention. | 08-29-2013 |
20140183181 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A VEHICLE WINDOW ASSEMBLY USING INDUCTION SOLDERING - Induction soldering via an assembly fixture is utilized to bond one or more items of hardware to a vehicle window to form a vehicle window assembly. A method of operating the assembly fixture to bond the one or more items of hardware to a vehicle window by induction soldering is also an aspect of the invention. | 07-03-2014 |
Daniel Ray Ash, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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20080261519 | Dual cancellation loop wireless repeater - A wireless repeater comprises dual cancellation loops. The wireless repeater includes an active cancellation loop and a passive cancellation loops. The active cancellation loops reduces an environmentally induced signal component from a receive signal entering the repeater's amplifier. The passive cancellation loop reduces leaked signal component from the received signal. | 10-23-2008 |
20100075595 | Dual Loop Active and Passive Repeater Antenna Isolation Improvement - A wireless repeater having dual cancellation loops is presented. A first cancellation loop is configured to remove an undesirable signal resulting from a design or manufacture of the repeater. A second cancellation is configured remove undesirable signals cause by a real-time changing environment where the repeater is deployed. | 03-25-2010 |
Daniel Ray Ash, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20100203883 | Antenna Docking Station - Docking stations for a wireless device are presented in which a docking station has an antenna that can communicate with the wireless device. The docking station can also have a proximity sensor that can provide a proximity data that indicate a proximity of the wireless device to the docking station. Using the proximity data, the docking station can adjust the power to the antenna such that the amount of power can be dictated based upon the proximity of the wireless device to the docking station. A wireless repeater system is also presented that has a wireless repeater and a docking station with an antenna. | 08-12-2010 |
Darrell Lee Ash, Sachse, TX US
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20130207699 | FREQUENCY-LOCKED SYNTHESIZER WITH LOW POWER CONSUMPTION AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus includes a first oscillator configured to generate a reference signal and a second oscillator configured to generate an output signal having a controllable frequency. The apparatus also includes a frequency difference detector configured to generate a difference signal having a frequency based on a frequency difference between the reference signal and the output signal. The apparatus further includes a discriminator configured to modify the frequency of the output signal based on the difference signal. The frequency difference detector can be configured to generate the difference signal having multiple pulses. The discriminator can be configured to count a number of pulses in the difference signal during a specified time period and to modify the frequency of the output signal based on the counted number of pulses. The specified time period can be adjustable. | 08-15-2013 |
20140003472 | DIGITAL FREQUENCY DEMODULATOR WITH LOW POWER CONSUMPTION AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
David Ash, Bellevue, WA US
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20150029217 | COMPOSITE DISPLAY WITH MULTIPLE IMAGING PROPERTIES - Technologies are generally described for systems and methods effective to output a composite image. In some examples, a processor may be configured to receive first and second display data that relate to a first and second image. The processor may identify an overlap region where the first display overlaps the second display and generate imaging instructions effective to cause the first and second image to be output on the first display and second display, respectively. The processor may further modify the first imaging instructions based on the overlap region to produce a modified first imaging instruction. The processor may send the modified first imaging instruction to the first display so that the first image is output on the first display at a first resolution. The processor may send the second imaging instruction to the second display so that the second image is output on the second display at a second resolution. | 01-29-2015 |
20150181632 | LINE OF SIGHT INITIATED HANDSHAKE - Technologies are generally described for systems, devices and methods effective to implement a line of sight initiated handshake. In some examples, a processor in a first communication device may detect a line of sight directed from the first communication device to a second communication device. The first communication device may send a handshake request to the second communication device. The first communication device may receive a handshake acknowledgement from the second communication device. The handshake request and handshake acknowledgement may be effective to create the handshake The first and second communication devices can thereafter share data. | 06-25-2015 |
20160042563 | AUGMENTED REALITY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - Technologies related to Augmented Reality (AR) information management are generally described. In some examples, a computing device which receives multiple AR information display requests (AR requests) may prioritize and limit the AR requests to display prioritized AR requests which are displayable by the computing device in substantially real-time. The computing device may select a set of AR requests for display within a real-time view frame, prioritize the AR requests, and display a real-time limited subset of the higher priority AR requests. The computing device may subsequently display additional AR requests according to AR request priority, such that AR request priority determines timing of displaying each respective additional AR request. | 02-11-2016 |
David Ash, Bartlett, IL US
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20080297346 | MINI PALLET-BOX MOVING CONTAINER - Smart, rollable, mini-pallet cargo container system comprising robust, auditable, secure, sealable, lockable, trackable and pollable, universal, half/quarter-sized boxes particularly useful for moving highly valuable or sensitive, personal, political, military or commercial materials, embodiments include truly verifiable ballot boxes, verifiably secure moving containers. Blast attenuation inserts are disclosed. The boxes include electronic locks containing event memory, sensors and alarms, and RF communications and GPS locator module(s) that radio to a base station the time, location and status of the inventive box, and anomalous events as they occur, including unauthorized attempts to open or break into the container, or potential damage events. In addition, both the locks and comm modules are programmable, and provide extensive, and selectably pollable and down-loadable, printable event, access and transport history and audit trails. The comm system permits remote tracking and real time status check via the Internet, LAN or WAN wireless networks. | 12-04-2008 |
David Walter Ash, Bellevue, WA US
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20130331176 | SELECTING A WAGER FOR AN EVENT - Technologies are generally described for processes and systems effective to select or determine a wager for an event. A wager processor may be configured to be in communication with a wager database and an event status processor over a network. The wager processor may be effective to receive event information and crowd information. The event information may relate to a status of the event. The crowd information may relate to demographics and/or interests of the participants at the event. The wager processor may select or determine the wager based on the event information and the crowd information. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332246 | DISPLAY OF ADVERTISEMENTS AT AN EVENT - Technologies are generally described for processes and systems effective to select an advertisement to be displayed for viewing by participants at an event. An advertisement processor may be configured to be in communication with an advertisement database and an event status processor over a network. The advertisement processor may be effective receive event information and crowd information. The event information may relate to a status of the event. The crowd information may relate to demographics and/or interests of the participants at the event. The advertisement processor may select the advertisement based on the event information and the crowd information. | 12-12-2013 |
20130332485 | INFORMATION REMOVAL FROM A NETWORK - Technologies are generally described for systems, methods and devices effective to remove information from a network such as the Internet. In some examples, a device may include a memory including instructions and a processor configured in communication with the memory. The processor may be configured effective to receive user information relating to a user and search the network using the user information. In response to the search, the processor may find additional information relating to the user stored in the network. The processor may receive a first request to remove particular information from the network. The particular information may be part of the additional information and the particular information may be removable by a second user. The processor may send a second request to remove the particular information from the network. | 12-12-2013 |
20130339123 | GROUP NATURE VERIFICATION FOR PROVIDING GROUP INCENTIVES - Technologies are provided for verifying the group nature of a consumer request to provide a group incentive. In some examples, a consumer may purchase goods and services from a merchant over a network, and may request to take advantage of a group incentive associated with an established group. The merchant may verify that the consumer is a member of the established group before allowing the consumer to receive or use the group incentive. Upon receiving the request associated with the group incentive, the merchant may identify attributes of the consumer and/or the group the consumer claims to belong to. If the attributes match a commonality criterion, the incentive may be authorized. Additionally, the merchant may require a physical appearance of the consumer along with other group members in order to utilize the group incentive. | 12-19-2013 |
20130339175 | ON DEMAND INFORMATION NETWORK - In one example, a user interface may be configured to receive input from a hosting device, a transmitter may be configured to solicit competing bids to subscribing devices for a requested service based on the input from the hosting device, a queue may be configured to store bids from third-parties in response to the transmitted request for bids for the requested service, and a receiver may be configured to receive a manifestation of the requested service from one of the third-parties whose received bid was accepted. | 12-19-2013 |
20130339241 | TRANSACTIONAL PERMISSIONS - In one example a computer-readable medium storing computer-executable components that comprise, at least, a guardian component configured to receive, from an authoritative entity, conditions upon which a potential transaction for a deferring entity may be authorized; and a transactional component configured to receive, from a transacting entity, a request for authorization for an actual transaction with the deferring entity, and to transmit, to the transacting entity, a determination as to whether the request for authorization for the actual transaction is acceptable in view of the stored conditions. | 12-19-2013 |
20140006162 | PROFILE CONSTRUCTION BASED ON ASSERTED INTEREST AND ACTUAL PARTICIPATION IN ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES | 01-02-2014 |
20140032663 | AUTOMATIC CONTENT FORWARDING TO COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - Technologies are provided for identifying context associated with received content and automatically forwarding the content to an associated communication network for posting. In some examples, a user may create content for posting to one or more communication networks and send the content over a network for posting to a first communication network. Upon receipt of the content for posting, the first communication network may identify a context of the received content and may associate the context with a second communication network based on a set of content forwarding rules. The first communication network may automatically forward the received content to the associated second communication network for posting at the second communication network. Additionally, a third party entity may be configured to monitor content received at a first communication network, identify a context of the received content, and automatically forward the received content to the associated second communication network for posting. | 01-30-2014 |
20160132598 | INFORMATION REMOVAL FROM A NETWORK - Technologies are generally described for systems, methods and devices effective to remove information from a network such as the Internet. In some examples, a device may include a memory including instructions and a processor configured in communication with the memory. The processor may be configured effective to receive user information relating to a user and search the network using the user information. In response to the search, the processor may find additional information relating to the user stored in the network. The processor may receive a first request to remove particular information from the network. The particular information may be part of the additional information and the particular information may be removable by a second user. The processor may send a second request to remove the particular information from the network. | 05-12-2016 |
Elliott Ash, Bay Village, OH US
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20140008334 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HEATING CONSUMABLE DURING HOT WIRE - A system and method for use in brazing, cladding, building up, filling, overlaying, welding, and joining applications is provided. The system includes a first laser beam system which directs a first laser beam at a surface of at least one workpiece to create a molten puddle on the surface and a wire feeder which advances a consumable to the molten puddle so that the consumable contacts the molten puddle. The system also includes a power supply which outputs a heating signal and the heating signal is directed to the consumable to heat the consumable prior to the consumable entering the puddle. The system further includes a second laser beam system which directs a second laser beam at the consumable prior to the consumable entering the puddle and a controller which controls an output of each of the power supply and the second laser beam system. | 01-09-2014 |
20140008339 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM A CUT-JOINT - A system and method for removing material in a workpiece is provided. The system includes a laser system that melts a portion of the workpiece by heating the workpiece. The system includes a wire feeder system that feeds a wire to the workpiece to remove molten metal from the workpiece by using the wire. The wire is configured such that the molten metal adheres to the wire when the wire makes contact with the molten metal. The melting by the laser system includes a cutting or a gouging of the workpiece. In some embodiments, the system includes a hot wire power supply that supplies heating current through a length of the wire to heat the length of the wire to a desired temperature. The heating of the wire facilitates the adherence of the molten metal to the wire. | 01-09-2014 |
20140008343 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF USING CONSUMABLE WITH WELD PUDDLE - A system for and a method of controlling filler wire is provided. The system includes a high intensity energy source configured to heat at least one workpiece to create a molten puddle on a surface of the at least one workpiece. A filler wire feeder is configured to feed a filler wire into said molten puddle, and a travel direction controller is configured to advance the high intensity energy source and the filler wire in a travel direction to deposit the filler wire on the at least one workpiece. The system also includes a filler wire controller configured to move the filler wire in at least a first direction during the feeding and advancing of the filler wire. At least the first direction is controlled to obtain a desired shape, profile, height, size, or an admixture of a bead formed by the molten puddle. | 01-09-2014 |
20140042131 | LASER WELDING CONSUMABLE - A system and method for heating a filler wire (consumable) using a laser in brazing, cladding, building up, filling, overlaying, welding, and joining applications. The filler wire includes a first surface that absorbs energy from a laser beam and a second surface separated from said first surface by a thickness t that is in a range of 0.010 inch to 0.045 inch. A cross-sectional shape of the filler wire includes at least one bend toward the laser beam along a length of the cross-sectional shape. The cross-sectional shape has a projected width w that is in a range of 0.030 inch to 0.095 inch. | 02-13-2014 |
20140048524 | HOT-WIRE CONSUMABLE WITH EMBEDDED ID TAG - A system and method for using filler wire with embedded information is provided. The filler wire includes a sheath comprising a first filler material and a core that is defined by the sheath. The core includes a second filler material and at least one integrated circuit module. The at least one integrated circuit module includes at least information about the filler wire. In some embodiments, the at least one integrated circuit module is configured for at least one of read operations and write operations that are done using a remote device. | 02-20-2014 |
Elliott Ash, Cleveland, OH US
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20120325791 | WELDING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED WIRE FEED SPEED DURING ARC INITATION - A welding system including a power supply, a torch electrically connected to said power supply, a wire feeder that provides a welding consumable to the torch, a controller that communicates with a motor associated the wire feeder and the power supply. The controller obtains a wire feed speed of said motor as it accelerates from a run-in speed to a pre-set speed and controls the power supplied to the torch based on this wire feed speed to reduce stubbing or spattering during arc initiation. | 12-27-2012 |
Elliott R. Ash, Brecksville, OH US
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20100270278 | AUTOMATIC BURNBACK CONTROL IN AN ARC WELDING SYSTEM - An arc welding system and method where burnback time (BBT) is correlated to wire feed speed (WFS). Means for feeding a wire electrode toward a workpiece and means for selecting a wire feed speed (WFS) are provided. Also, means for automatically adjusting a burnback time (BBT) of the wire electrode in response to the selected wire feed speed (WFS) is provided. | 10-28-2010 |
Gary Ash, Dartmouth, MA US
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20110030392 | EXPANDER SPEED CONTROL - Apparatus and method for controlling the speed for a GM type expander includes relays that interrupt power when the current in the line is zero. The speed controller apparatus limits the maximum speed providing the expander with sufficient gas to meet its cooling requirements. | 02-10-2011 |
Gary S. Ash, Dartmouth, MA US
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20100313583 | HELIUM MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - A helium management control system for controlling the helium refrigerant supply from a common manifold supplies a plurality of cryogenic refrigerators with an appropriate helium supply. The system employs a plurality of sensors to monitor and regulate the overall refrigerant supply to deliver an appropriate refrigerant supply to each of the cryogenic refrigerators depending on the computed aggregate cooling demand of all of the cryogenic refrigerators. An appropriate supply of helium is distributed to each cryopump by sensing excess and sparse helium refrigerant and redistributing refrigerant accordingly. If the total refrigeration supply exceeds the total refrigerant demand, or consumption, excess refrigerant is directed to cryogenic refrigerators which can utilize the excess helium to complete a current cooling function more quickly. Similarly, if the total refrigeration demand exceeds the total refrigeration supply, the refrigerant supply to some or all of the cryogenic refrigerators will be reduced accordingly so that detrimental or slowing effects are minimized based upon the current cooling function. | 12-16-2010 |
20130019620 | Helium Management Control System - A helium management control system for controlling the helium refrigerant supply from a common manifold supplies cryogenic refrigerators with an appropriate helium supply. The system employs sensors to monitor and regulate the overall refrigerant supply to deliver an appropriate refrigerant supply to each of the cryogenic refrigerators depending on the computed aggregate cooling demand of all of the cryogenic refrigerators. An appropriate supply of helium is distributed to each cryopump by sensing excess and sparse helium and redistributing refrigerant accordingly. If the total refrigeration supply exceeds the demand, or consumption, excess refrigerant is directed to cryogenic refrigerators which can utilize the excess helium to complete a current cooling function more quickly. If the total refrigeration demand exceeds the total refrigeration supply, the refrigerant supply to some or all of the cryogenic refrigerators will be reduced accordingly so that detrimental or slowing effects are minimized based upon the current cooling function. | 01-24-2013 |
20130220794 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MULTI-SOURCE DEPOSITION - Exemplary embodiments provide a multi-source deposition method and apparatus for the provision of coatings within relatively tight tolerances. An apparatus may be provided including control circuitry and a plurality of deposition sources for coating a substrate. The sources may be disposed a selectable distance away from the substrate and/or may be tilted at a selected angle. The control circuitry may utilize information indicative of an emission pattern associated with each of the sources to adjust a power to each of the sources during coating of the substrate. By rotating the substrate relative to the sources and/or controlling parameters such as source height, tilt angle, and source power, a substantially uniform coating thickness may be achieved on the substrate. | 08-29-2013 |
20150040596 | Helium Management Control System - A helium management control system for controlling the helium refrigerant supply from a common manifold supplies cryogenic refrigerators with an appropriate helium supply. The system employs sensors to monitor and regulate the overall refrigerant supply. An appropriate supply of helium is distributed to each cryopump. If the total refrigeration supply exceeds the demand, or consumption, excess refrigerant is directed to cryogenic refrigerators which can utilize the excess helium to complete a current cooling function more quickly. If the total refrigeration demand exceeds the total refrigeration supply, the refrigerant supply to some or all of the cryogenic refrigerators will be reduced accordingly so that detrimental or slowing effects are minimized based upon the current cooling function. | 02-12-2015 |
Gary W. Ash, Valley Center, CA US
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20100252793 | FENCE RAIL WITH CONCEALED FASTENER - A fence rail includes a detachable fastener cover that covers and conceals a fastener chamber. Through the use of a knuckle and a catch fastening system, moisture is prevented from entering the fastener chamber. The fastener chamber allows for securing pickets to the rail using a means for fastening as close to the top of the rail as possible thereby allowing for significant racking of the fence. | 10-07-2010 |
20130056697 | FENCE RAIL WITH CONCEALED FASTENER - A fence rail includes a detachable fastener cover that covers and conceals a fastener chamber. Through the use of a knuckle and a catch fastening system, moisture is prevented from entering the fastener chamber. The fastener chamber allows for securing pickets to the rail using a means for fastening as close to the top of the rail as possible thereby allowing for significant racking of the fence. | 03-07-2013 |
20130221303 | Rail and Post Assembly and Method of Use - A rail and post assembly that allows for onsite fence and gate panel construction is disclosed herein. A shear block is affixed to each end of a rail. The shear block and rail are then fed through an opening in a post. Fasteners then secure the shear block to the post, which thereby provides a rail and post assembly. | 08-29-2013 |
Gerald B. Ash, Newington, GA US
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20130097910 | Systems, Methods, and Apparatuses for Installing a Hand Guard on a Firearm - Embodiments of the disclosure can include systems, methods, and apparatuses for installing a hand guard on a firearm. In some embodiments, a method of installing a hand guard on a firearm can be provided. The firearm includes a barrel, a barrel nut, and a delta ring. The delta ring is refracted away from the barrel nut. A number of hand guard members are positioned about the barrel. An annular groove formed between a forward plate and a rear plate associated with each hand guard member is mated with a portion of a flange of the barrel nut. The flange is secured within the annular groove of at least one hand guard member. The delta ring is advanced over a portion of some or all the hand guard members. | 04-25-2013 |
Henry A. Ash, St. Simons Island, GA US
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20130053159 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING A GOLF SWING OR PUTTING STROKE - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for alerting a golfer when he or she moves his or her head during a swing or stroke. According to an exemplary embodiment, a golf training aid comprises a movement detection mechanism and an alerting system. The training aid can comprise, for example, a support structure, such as a tube, and a weighed object, such as a ball. The weighted objet is located on or in the support structure, and the support structure is coupled to the golfer's headwear, such as a hat or visor. The weighted object is initially settled in a receiving portion of the support structure, but displaces when the golfer moves his head. The displacement alerts the golfer to the head movement, allowing the golfer to reduce or eliminate such movement from his or her golf game. | 02-28-2013 |
Ian Ash, Wilton, CT US
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20160006604 | System For Cloud-Managed Mobile Device Administration - An improved system for cloud-managed mobile device administration (MDM) is described. MDM may be implemented with the use of a third-party product that has management features for particular vendors of mobile devices. The cloud-managed mobile device administration and provisioning eases the administrative burden during deployments, and for on-going mobile device administration. Multiple systems may also manage mobile devices after putting the device into supervised mode, instead of being locked into using the computer that provisioned it originally for any subsequent management and administration needs. | 01-07-2016 |
Jennifer B. Ash, Weston, MA US
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20150157150 | BOWL/MUG SYSTEM WITH A FIGURINE FOR PLAYING WITH FOOD - A bowl or mug system has various extensions from the handle or rim portions that are indicative of parts of various sports games, such as soccer and hockey nets, field-goal posts, and other extensions containing openings, holes, or back stops that are connected to the rim or handle of a mug and extend over the open container portion of the mug or bowl. Embodiments also contain launching platforms formed opposite from the sports equipment. | 06-11-2015 |
John D. Ash, Edmond, OK US
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20100310509 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MODULATORS OF SIGNAL TRANSDUCING RECEPTOR gp130 AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND USING SAME - Compositions comprising modulators of gp130, as well as methods of producing and using same, are disclosed. | 12-09-2010 |
John S. Ash, Phoenix, AZ US
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20140010616 | ASSEMBLY FOR CLAMPING AND GROUNDING OBJECTS - In various representative aspects, an apparatus for clamping and grounding an upper and lower solar panel mounting rail is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a fastener with an enlarged end, and a shank, with the enlarged end having one or more sharp protrusions that resemble teeth, and a washer with one or more sharp protrusions, and an opening. When installed, the shank is inserted through the opening of the washer, the sharp protrusions of the enlarged end penetrate either the lower or upper mounting rail and the sharp protrusions of the washer penetrate the other mounting rail while at the same time creating a grounding path through the apparatus. | 01-09-2014 |
20140102517 | Assembly for Supporting and Grounding Solar Panels - In various representative aspects, an assembly for supporting and penetrating metallic solar panel frames to provide a grounding path between the panels, holding ballast of various masses to stabilize the solar panels, and allowing the solar panels to tilt to an adjustable angle is disclosed herein. The assembly has a support member with a pair of vertical components, a ballast holder and a mounting member with at least a raised portion to penetrate a surface of a solar panel and form a grounding path between the assembly and the solar panel. The mass of ballast is adjustable by placing various number of ballast blocks in the ballast holder to stabilize the attached solar panel. The mounting member is pivotally coupled to at least one of the vertical components of the support member so that the angle between the solar panel and the assembly may be adjusted. | 04-17-2014 |
Jon Ash, Phoenix, AZ US
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20150311606 | Assembly for Clamping and Grounding Objects - In various representative aspects, an apparatus for clamping and grounding solar panel frames to a mounting rail is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a fastener with an enlarged end, and a shank, with the enlarged end having one or more sharp protrusions that resemble teeth, and a washer with one or more sharp protrusions, and an opening. When installed, the shank is inserted through the opening of the washer, the sharp protrusions of the enlarged end penetrate either the lower or upper surface of the mounting rail and the sharp protrusions of the washer penetrate the other surface of the solar panel frames while at the same time creating a grounding path through the apparatus. | 10-29-2015 |
20160134230 | Roof Attachment Flashing Assembly - The present invention relates to a novel and improved roof flashing assembly for use in supporting hardware needed to install solar panel arrays on shingle roofs. The assembly is both easy to install and provides an improved watertight seal at the location where the assembly is secured to the rafters of the roof over the state of the art. | 05-12-2016 |
20160142006 | Roof Attachment Assembly for Solar Panels and Installation Method - Disclosed herein is a roof attachment assembly for mounting a solar panel on a roof without the use of rails. The assembly includes a flashing member, a pivot bracket member, a clamp member, an array skirt and a splice member. The flashing member anchors the roof attachment assembly to the roof. The pivot bracket member is rotatably connected to the flashing member. The clamp member is connected to the pivot bracket member and is rotatably connected thereto. The clamp member includes grounding elements for electrically grounding the solar panel. The array skirt is removably connected to the clamp member. The splice member includes grounding elements for electrically grounding the solar panel and is removably connected to the array skirt. Also disclosed is a method of using the assembly and an assembly kit. | 05-19-2016 |
Jonathan Ash, Phoenix, AZ US
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20150081255 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND USER INTERFACE FOR GRAPHICAL CONFIGURATION FOR ROOF MOUNTS - Systems, methods and user interfaces for graphical configuration for ballasted roof mounts of non-rectangular solar arrays. A graphical interface may be provided to allow a user to view a roof grid, and place solar modules within the roof grid where desired, to account for various obstacles on a roof, to create a non-rectangular solar array. Using the layout of the array and various site parameters (building height, wind speed, etc.) and solar module parameters (wide, length, thickness, etc.), the system may calculate a complete bill of materials, customer pricing, ballasting requirements and overall roof loads for a complete solar project. | 03-19-2015 |
Kevin L. Ash, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20090027756 | Controllably dissolving spacing member and associated electrochromic device and method for manufacturing the same - An electrochromic device including a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic material, and at least one cathodic material, wherein the first and second substrates are substantially uniformly spaced apart by a spacing member comprising a non-polymeric material which substantially dissolves upon association with the at least one solvent. | 01-29-2009 |
20090200526 | Electrochromic layer and devices comprising same - The present invention provides improved electrochromic layers, which comprise polymeric matrices with electrochromic solutions interspersed therein. Varying an electrical potential difference across a layer of the invention results in reversible variation in the transmittance of light across the layer because of electrochemical processes in the electrochromic solution of the layer. The invention further provides electrochromic devices, in which the electrochromic layers of the invention provide reversibly variable transmittance to light, and various apparatus in which the devices of the invention provide light-filtering or light-color modulation. Such apparatus include windows, including those for use inside and on the outside walls of buildings and in sunroofs for automobiles, and variable reflectance mirrors, especially rearview mirrors for automobiles. | 08-13-2009 |
20110176195 | ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE HAVING AN IMPROVED FILL PORT PLUG - An electrochromic device including: (a) a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; (b) a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; (c) an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes: (1) a solvent; (2) an anodic material; and (3) a cathodic material, wherein both of the anodic and cathodic materials are electroactive and at least one of the anodic and cathodic materials is electrochromic; (d) wherein a seal member, the first substrate, the second substrate, and/or the chamber includes a plug associated with a fill port; and (e) wherein the plug is at least partially cured with an antimonate photo initiator and/or is a one- or two-part plug which comprises a resin or mixture of resins that are substantially insoluble and/or substantially immiscible with an associated electrochromic medium while in the uncured state. | 07-21-2011 |
20110255142 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION WINDOW SYSTEM - An electrical control system is disclosed for controlling a plurality of variable transmittance windows. The electrical control system comprises a master control circuit and user input circuits for supplying control signals representing transmittance levels for the variable transmission windows, and a plurality of slave window control circuits coupled to the master control circuit, user input circuits and the variable transmittance windows. Each slave window control circuit controls the transmittance of at least one of the variable transmission windows in response to control signals received from the master control circuit and/or user input circuits. Also disclosed are novel methods for the manufacture of an electrochromic device used in variable transmittance windows. Novel structural features for improving heat transfer away from the windows, shielding the window from external loads, and improving the electrical performance of the windows are also disclosed. | 10-20-2011 |
20130120822 | Electrochromic Device Having an Improved Fill Port Plug - An electrochromic device including: (a) a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; (b) a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; (c) an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes: (1) a solvent; (2) an anodic material; and (3) a cathodic material, wherein both of the anodic and cathodic materials are electroactive and at least one of the anodic and cathodic materials is electrochromic; (d) wherein a seal member, the first substrate, the second substrate, and/or the chamber includes a plug associated with a fill port; and (e) wherein the plug is at least partially cured with an antimonate photo initiator and/or is a one- or two-part plug which comprises a resin or mixture of resins that are substantially insoluble and/or substantially immiscible with an associated electrochromic medium while in the uncured state. | 05-16-2013 |
20130161971 | SWITCHABLE VARIABLE TRANSMITTANCE WINDOW ASSEMBLY - An autodimming window assembly for a vehicle such as an aircraft including a UI devoid of movable elements and integrated with a dust cover of the window assembly. Dust cover is optionally includes a lightguide configured to deliver light from a light source associated with the assembly and indicia representing an operational characteristic of the UI and articulated to the dust cover. | 06-27-2013 |
20130182308 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOW AND ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT WINDOW SYSTEM - A variable transmission electrochromic window including: first and second substantially transparent substrates having electrically conductive materials associated therewith; an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic electroactive material, at least one cathodic electroactive material, and wherein at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic; and wherein the electrochromic window exhibits an E | 07-18-2013 |
20130258440 | CONTROLLER CONFIGURED FOR AN ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A controller system configured to control an electrochromic device and method thereof are provided, wherein the controller system includes an electrochromic device having a first substantially transparent substrate, a second substantially transparent substrate approximately parallel to the first substantially transparent substrate such that a chamber is defined by the first and second substantially transparent substrates, and an electrochromic medium between the first and second substantially transparent substrates, and a controller in communication with the electrochromic device, wherein the controller is configured to monitor electrical power supplied to the electrochromic device and adjust the electrical power supplied to the electrochromic device to maintain the electrochromic device in an approximately minimum transmission state. | 10-03-2013 |
20140268288 | ELECTRO-OPTIC WINDOW ASSEMBLY - An electro-optic window assembly is provided that includes a first substantially transparent substrate comprising: a first surface, a second surface, and a first peripheral edge; and a second substantially transparent substrate comprising: a third surface, a fourth surface, and a second peripheral edge. The first and second substrates define a cavity. The assembly further includes an electro-optic medium at least partially filling the cavity and configured to reduce the transmission of light viewed through the electro-optic window assembly. Further, the electro-optic window assembly is configured such that the substrates each have a theoretical maximum thermal stress of less than approximately 25 MPa upon exposure of the window assembly to an application environment. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268289 | VARIABLE TRANSMISSION ELECTROCHROMIC WINDOW AND ASSOCIATED AIRCRAFT WINDOW SYSTEM - A variable transmission electrochromic window including: first and second substantially transparent substrates having electrically conductive materials associated therewith; an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic electroactive material, at least one cathodic electroactive material, and wherein at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic; and wherein the electrochromic window exhibits an E | 09-18-2014 |
20140355096 | ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE HAVING AN IMPROVED FILL PORT PLUG - An electrochromic device including: (a) a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; (b) a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; (c) an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes: (1) a solvent; (2) an anodic material; and (3) a cathodic material, wherein both of the anodic and cathodic materials are electroactive and at least one of the anodic and cathodic materials is electrochromic; (d) wherein a seal member, the first substrate, the second substrate, and/or the chamber includes a plug associated with a fill port; and (e) wherein the plug is at least partially cured with an antimonate photo initiator and/or is a one- or two-part plug which comprises a resin or mixture of resins that are substantially insoluble and/or substantially immiscible with an associated electrochromic medium while in the uncured state. | 12-04-2014 |
20150029574 | ELECTRO-OPTIC WINDOW ASSEMBLY EMI SHIELD - An aircraft window foam mounting assembly having an exterior pressure pane frame including an inner surface and an outer surface. A pressure pane is in abutting contact with the inner surface of the exterior pressure pane frame. A foam bezel is proximate a periphery of the pressure pane and defines an inner opening. The foam bezel includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall includes a channel. An electrochromic element is disposed in the opening and is configured for reception in the channel of the inner wall. An electrically conductive member is operably coupled to the foam bezel and extends from the inner wall to the outer wall. | 01-29-2015 |
20150085338 | PRE-FORMED POLYMER MATRIX DISC TO MAINTAIN UNIFORM CELL SPACING - An emissive display system includes an electro-optic device having a first substantially transparent substrate including a first electrically conductive material associated therewith. A second substantially transparent substrate is spaced apart from the first substrate to define a cavity and includes a second electrically conductive material associated therewith. One or more spacing members are positioned within the cavity and include one or more polymer matrix discs configured to maintain a cell spacing between the first and second substrates. An electro-optic medium is disposed within the cavity and is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic device is operable between substantially clear and darkened states, and includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic material, and at least one cathodic material. A substantially transparent light emitting display is operably coupled to the electro-optic device, which is in the darkened state when the light emitting display is emitting light. | 03-26-2015 |
20150085339 | EMISSIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An emissive display system includes an electro-optic device having a first substantially transparent substrate. A second substantially transparent substrate is spaced apart from the first substrate to define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed within the cavity and is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic device is operable between substantially clear and darkened states, and includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic material, and at least one cathodic material. One or more spacing members are deposited on one of the first substrate and the second substrate and are configured to maintain a cell spacing between the first and second substrates. The one or more spacing members at least substantially dissolve upon association with the electro-optic medium. A substantially transparent light emitting display is operably coupled to the electro-optic device, which is in the darkened state when the light emitting display is emitting light. | 03-26-2015 |
20150085340 | EMISSIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An emissive display system includes an electro-optic device having a first substantially transparent substrate including first and second surfaces disposed on opposite sides thereof. At least one of the first and second surfaces includes a first electrically conductive layer. A second substantially transparent substrate includes third and fourth surfaces disposed on opposite sides thereof. At least one of the third and fourth surfaces includes a second electrically conductive layer. A primary seal disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed in the cavity and is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic device is operable between substantially clear and darkened states. A substantially transparent light emitting display is disposed adjacent to the electro-optic device, which is converted to the darkened state when the light emitting display is emitting light. | 03-26-2015 |
20150085341 | ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICE - An emissive display system includes an electro-optic device having a first substantially transparent substrate including first and second surfaces, at least one of which includes a first electrically conductive layer. A second substantially transparent substrate includes third and fourth surfaces, at least one of which includes a second electrically conductive layer. A primary seal is disposed around perimeter portions of the first and second substrates, which define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed in the cavity and is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic device is operable between substantially clear and darkened states. A plurality of beads are disposed in a central portion of the cavity and are movable to a perimeter portion of the cavity. A substantially transparent light emitting display is disposed adjacent to the electro-optic device, which is in the darkened state when the light emitting display is emitting light. | 03-26-2015 |
20150098121 | VARIABLE TRANSMITTANCE WINDOW SYSTEM - A variable transmittance window system is provided and includes at least one variable transmittance window. At least one energy harvesting device generates electrical power. A power supply circuitry maximizes the electrical power. At least one energy storage device is charged by the electrical power. A slave control circuitry controls a transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window, the slave control circuitry being powered by at least one of the power supply circuitry and the at least one energy storage device. A master control circuitry monitors the slave control circuitry, wherein the master control circuitry is operable to issue a wireless override signal to the slave control circuitry such that the slave control circuitry changes the transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window to an override transmittance state. | 04-09-2015 |
20150146277 | AEROSPACE PROTECTIVE DUST COVER - An aircraft window assembly includes a pressure pane. A bezel is proximate a periphery of the pressure pane and defines an inner opening. The bezel includes an inner wall with a channel. An electro-optic element is disposed in the inner opening and is configured for reception in the channel of the inner wall. The electro-optic element is capable of operation between a transmissive condition and a dimmed condition. A dust cover is proximate the bezel. The dust cover includes an interior substrate and an exterior substrate. The interior substrate and the exterior substrate generally define a gap therebetween. A thermally absorbent liquid is disposed in the gap. | 05-28-2015 |
20150354790 | DUST COVER ASSEMBLY WITH EDGE LIGHT - A window assembly includes a pressure pane and a bezel proximate a periphery of the pressure pane and defining an inner opening. The bezel includes an inner wall with a channel. An electro-optic element is disposed in the inner opening and is received in the channel of the inner wall. The electro-optic element operates between a transmissive condition and a dimmed condition. A surface of the electro-optic element exhibits a first level of spectral reflectivity at least when in the dimmed condition. The assembly further includes a dust cover assembly proximate the bezel. The dust cover assembly including a light transmitting sheet and a plurality of light sources disposed at edges of the light transmitting sheet and to emit light into the light transmitting sheet to illuminate the light transmitting sheet with a diffuse light. | 12-10-2015 |
Kevin J. Ash, Tucson, AZ US
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20090222621 | MANAGING THE ALLOCATION OF TASK CONTROL BLOCKS - Systems and methods for allocating task control blocks in an information storage and retrieval system are disclosed. Task control blocks for new writes and reads are allocated by the cache code after a determination of the number of task control blocks already allocated for other tasks. | 09-03-2009 |
20100325356 | NONVOLATILE STORAGE THRESHOLDING - Embodiments for facilitating data transfer between a nonvolatile storage (NVS) write cache and a pool of target storage devices are provided. Each target storage device in the pool of target storage devices is determined as one of a hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid-state drive (SSD) device, and classified into one of a SSD rank group and a HDD rank group. If no data is received in the NVS write cache for a predetermined time to be written to a target storage device classified in the SSD rank group, a threshold of available space in the NVS write cache is set to allocate at least a majority of the available space to the HDD rank group. Upon receipt of a write request for the SSD rank group, the threshold of the available space is reduced to allocate a greater portion of the available space to the SSD rank group. | 12-23-2010 |
20110016271 | Techniques For Managing Data In A Write Cache Of A Storage Controller - A technique for limiting an amount of write data stored in a cache memory includes determining a usable region of a non-volatile storage (NVS), determining an amount of write data in a current write request for the cache memory, and determining a failure boundary associated with the current write request. A count of the write data associated with the failure boundary is maintained. The current write request for the cache memory is rejected when a sum of the count of the write data associated with the failure boundary and the write data in the current write request exceeds a determined percentage of the usable region of the NVS. | 01-20-2011 |
20110191534 | DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT OF DESTAGE TASKS IN A STORAGE CONTROLLER - Method, system, and computer program product embodiments for facilitating data transfer from a write cache and NVS via a device adapter to a pool of storage devices by a processor or processors are provided. The processor(s) adaptively varies the destage rate based on the current occupancy of the NVS for a particular storage device and stage activity related to that storage device. The stage activity includes one or more of the storage device stage activity, device adapter stage activity, device adapter utilized bandwidth and the read/write speed of the storage device. These factors are generally associated with read response time in the event of a cache miss and not ordinarily associated with dynamic management of the destage rate. This combination maintains the desired overall occupancy of the NVS while improving response time performance. | 08-04-2011 |
20110202708 | Integrating A Flash Cache Into Large Storage Systems - An I/O enclosure module is provided with one or more I/O enclosures having a plurality of slots for receiving electronic devices. A host adapter is connected a first slot of the I/O enclosure module and is configured to connect a host to the I/O enclosure. A device adapter is connected to a second slot of the I/O enclosure module and is configured to connect a storage device to the I/O enclosure module. A flash cache is connected to a third slot of the I/O enclosure module and includes a flash-based memory configured to cache data associated with data requests handled through the I/O enclosure module. A primary processor complex manages data requests handled through the I/O enclosure module by communicating with the host adapter, device adapter, and flash cache to manage to the data requests. | 08-18-2011 |
20120151143 | TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING DATA IN A STORAGE CONTROLLER - A technique for limiting an amount of write data stored in a cache memory includes determining a usable region of a non-volatile storage (NVS), determining an amount of write data in a current write request for the cache memory, and determining a failure boundary associated with the current write request. A count of the write data associated with the failure boundary is maintained. The current write request for the cache memory is rejected when a sum of the count of the write data associated with the failure boundary and the write data in the current write request exceeds a determined percentage of the usable region of the NVS. | 06-14-2012 |
20120303898 | MANAGING UNMODIFIED TRACKS MAINTAINED IN BOTH A FIRST CACHE AND A SECOND CACHE - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for managing unmodified tracks maintained in both a first cache and a second cache. The first cache has unmodified tracks in the storage subject to Input/Output (I/O) requests. Unmodified tracks are demoted from the first cache to a second cache. An inclusive list indicates unmodified tracks maintained in both the first cache and a second cache. An exclusive list indicates unmodified tracks maintained in the second cache but not the first cache. The inclusive list and the exclusive list are used to determine whether to promote to the second cache an unmodified track demoted from the first cache. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303899 | MANAGING TRACK DISCARD REQUESTS TO INCLUDE IN DISCARD TRACK MESSAGES - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for managing track discard requests to include in discard track messages. A backup copy of a track in a cache is maintained in the cache backup device. A track discard request is generated to discard tracks in the cache backup device removed from the cache. Track discard requests are queued in a discard track queue. In response to detecting that a predetermined number of track discard requests are queued in the discard track queue while processing in a discard multi-track mode, one discard multiple tracks message is sent indicating the tracks indicated in the queued predetermined number of track discard requests to the cache backup device instructing the cache backup device to discard the tracks indicated in the discard multiple tracks message. In response to determining a predetermined number of periods of inactivity while processing in the discard multi-track mode, processing the track discard requests is switched to a discard single track mode. | 11-29-2012 |
20120303904 | MANAGING UNMODIFIED TRACKS MAINTAINED IN BOTH A FIRST CACHE AND A SECOND CACHE - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for managing unmodified tracks maintained in both a first cache and a second cache. The first cache has unmodified tracks in the storage subject to Input/Output (I/O) requests. Unmodified tracks are demoted from the first cache to a second cache. An inclusive list indicates unmodified tracks maintained in both the first cache and a second cache. An exclusive list indicates unmodified tracks maintained in the second cache but not the first cache. The inclusive list and the exclusive list are used to determine whether to promote to the second cache an unmodified track demoted from the first cache. | 11-29-2012 |
20130111146 | SELECTIVE POPULATION OF SECONDARY CACHE EMPLOYING HEAT METRICS | 05-02-2013 |
20130185478 | POPULATING A FIRST STRIDE OF TRACKS FROM A FIRST CACHE TO WRITE TO A SECOND STRIDE IN A SECOND CACHE - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for managing data in a cache system comprising a first cache, a second cache, and a storage system. A determination is made of tracks stored in the storage system to demote from the first cache. A first stride is formed including the determined tracks to demote. A determination is made of a second stride in the second cache in which to include the tracks in the first stride. The tracks from the first stride are added to the second stride in the second cache. A determination is made of tracks in strides in the second cache to demote from the second cache. The determined tracks to demote from the second cache are demoted. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185494 | POPULATING A FIRST STRIDE OF TRACKS FROM A FIRST CACHE TO WRITE TO A SECOND STRIDE IN A SECOND CACHE - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for managing data in a cache system comprising a first cache, a second cache, and a storage system. A determination is made of tracks stored in the storage system to demote from the first cache. A first stride is formed including the determined tracks to demote. A determination is made of a second stride in the second cache in which to include the tracks in the first stride. The tracks from the first stride are added to the second stride in the second cache. A determination is made of tracks in strides in the second cache to demote from the second cache. The determined tracks to demote from the second cache are demoted. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185501 | CACHING SOURCE BLOCKS OF DATA FOR TARGET BLOCKS OF DATA - Provided are a computer program product, system, and method for processing a read operation for a target block of data. A read operation for the target block of data in target storage is received, wherein the target block of data is in an instant virtual copy relationship with a source block of data in source storage. It is determined that the target block of data in the target storage is not consistent with the source block of data in the source storage. The source block of data is retrieved. The data in the source block of data in the cache is synthesized to make the data appear to be retrieved from the target storage. The target block of data is marked as read from the source storage. In response to the read operation completing, the target block of data that was read from the source storage is demoted. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185502 | DEMOTING PARTIAL TRACKS FROM A FIRST CACHE TO A SECOND CACHE - A determination is made of a track to demote from the first cache to the second cache, wherein the track in the first cache corresponds to a track in the storage system and is comprised of a plurality of sectors. In response to determining that the second cache includes a the stale version of the track being demoted from the first cache, a determination is made as to whether the stale version of the track includes track sectors not included in the track being demoted from the first cache. The sectors from the track demoted from the first cache are combined with sectors from the stale version of the track not included in the track being demoted from the first cache into a new version of the track. The new version of the track is written to the second cache. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185504 | DEMOTING PARTIAL TRACKS FROM A FIRST CACHE TO A SECOND CACHE - A determination is made of a track to demote from the first cache to the second cache, wherein the track in the first cache corresponds to a track in the storage system and is comprised of a plurality of sectors. In response to determining that the second cache includes a the stale version of the track being demoted from the first cache, a determination is made as to whether the stale version of the track includes track sectors not included in the track being demoted from the first cache. The sectors from the track demoted from the first cache are combined with sectors from the stale version of the track not included in the track being demoted from the first cache into a new version of the track. The new version of the track is written to the second cache. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185510 | CACHING SOURCE BLOCKS OF DATA FOR TARGET BLOCKS OF DATA - Provided is a method for processing a read operation for a target block of data. A read operation for the target block of data in target storage is received, wherein the target block of data is in an instant virtual copy relationship with a source block of data in source storage. It is determined that the target block of data in the target storage is not consistent with the source block of data in the source storage. The source block of data is retrieved. The data in the source block of data in the cache is synthesized to make the data appear to be retrieved from the target storage. The target block of data is marked as read from the source storage. In response to the read operation completing, the target block of data that was read from the source storage is demoted. | 07-18-2013 |
20130198461 | MANAGING TRACK DISCARD REQUESTS TO INCLUDE IN DISCARD TRACK MESSAGES - Provided is a method for managing track discard requests. A backup copy of a track in a cache is maintained in a cache backup device. A track discard request is generated to discard tracks in the cache backup device removed from the cache. Track discard requests are queued in a discard track queue. If a predetermined number of track discard requests are queued in the discard track queue while processing in a discard multi-track mode, one discard multiple tracks message is sent to the cache backup device indicating the tracks indicated in the queued predetermined number of track discard requests to instruct the cache backup device to discard the tracks indicated in the discard multiple tracks message. If a predetermined number of periods of inactivity while processing in the discard multi-track mode, processing the track discard requests is switched to a discard single track mode. | 08-01-2013 |
20140082256 | RECOVERY FROM CACHE AND NVS OUT OF SYNC - For cache/data management in a computing storage environment, incoming data segments into a Non Volatile Storage (NVS) device of the computing storage environment are validated against a bitmap to determine if the incoming data segments are currently in use. Those of the incoming data segments determined to be currently in use are designated to the computing storage environment to protect data integrity. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082277 | EFFICIENT PROCESSING OF CACHE SEGMENT WAITERS - For a plurality of input/output (I/O) operations waiting to assemble complete data tracks from data segments, a process, separate from a process responsible for the data assembly into the complete data tracks, is initiated for waking a predetermined number of the waiting I/O operations. A total number of I/O operations to be awoken at each of an iterated instance of the waking is limited. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082283 | EFFICIENT CACHE VOLUME SIT SCANS - A processor, operable in a computing storage environment, allocates portions of a Scatter Index Table (SIT) disproportionately between a larger portion dedicated for meta data tracks, and a smaller portion dedicated for user data tracks, and processes a storage operation through the disproportionately allocated portions of the SIT using an allocated number of Task Control Blocks (TCB). | 03-20-2014 |
20140082294 | MANAGEMENT OF DESTAGE TASKS WITH LARGE NUMBER OF RANKS - A processor, operable in a computing storage environment, for each rank in a storage management device in the computing storage environment, allocates a lower maximum count, and a higher maximum count, of Task Control Blocks (TCBs) to be implemented for performing a storage operation, and performs the storage operation using up to the lower maximum count of TCBs, yet only allows those TCBs above the lower maximum count to be allocated for performing the storage operation satisfying at least one criterion. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082303 | MANAGEMENT OF DESTAGE TASKS WITH LARGE NUMBER OF RANKS - A processor, operable in a computing storage environment, for each rank in a storage management device in the computing storage environment, allocates a lower maximum count, and a higher maximum count, of Task Control Blocks (TCBs) to be implemented for performing a storage operation, and performs the storage operation using up to the lower maximum count of TCBs, yet only allows those TCBs above the lower maximum count to be allocated for performing the storage operation satisfying at least one criterion. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082631 | PREFERENTIAL CPU UTILIZATION FOR TASKS - A set of like tasks to be performed is organized into a first group. Upon a determined imbalance between dispatch queue depths greater than a predetermined threshold, the set of like tasks is reassigned to an additional group. | 03-20-2014 |
20140095762 | FUZZY COUNTERS FOR NVS TO REDUCE LOCK CONTENTION - A system for data management in a computing storage environment includes a processor device, operable in the computing storage environment, that divides a plurality of counters tracking write and discard storage operations through Non Volatile Storage (NVS) space into first, accurate, and second, fuzzy, groups where the first, accurate, group is one of incremented and decremented per each write and discard storage operation, while the second, fuzzy, group is one of incremented and decremented on a more infrequent basis as compared to the first, accurate group. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095763 | NVS THRESHOLDING FOR EFFICIENT DATA MANAGEMENT - For data management by a processor device in a computing storage environment, a threshold for an amount of Non Volatile Storage (NVS) space to be consumed by any particular logically contiguous storage space in the computing storage environment is established based on at least one of a Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) type, a number of point-in-time copy source data segments in the logically contiguous storage space, and a storage classification. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095787 | NVS THRESHOLDING FOR EFFICIENT DATA MANAGEMENT - For data management by a processor device in a computing storage environment, a threshold for an amount of Non Volatile Storage (NVS) space to be consumed by any particular logically contiguous storage space in the computing storage environment is established based on at least one of a Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) type, a number of point-in-time copy source data segments in the logically contiguous storage space, and a storage classification. | 04-03-2014 |
20140095811 | FUZZY COUNTERS FOR NVS TO REDUCE LOCK CONTENTION - A system for data management in a computing storage environment includes a processor device, operable in the computing storage environment, that divides a plurality of counters tracking write and discard storage operations through Non Volatile Storage (NVS) space into first, accurate, and second, fuzzy, groups where the first, accurate, group is one of incremented and decremented per each write and discard storage operation, while the second, fuzzy, group is one of incremented and decremented on a more infrequent basis as compared to the first, accurate group. | 04-03-2014 |
20150026409 | DEFERRED RE-MRU OPERATIONS TO REDUCE LOCK CONTENTION - Data operations, requiring a lock, are batched into a set of operations to be performed on a per-core basis. A global lock for the set of operations is periodically acquired, the set of operations is performed, and the global lock is freed so as to avoid excessive duty cycling of lock and unlock operations in the computing storage environment. | 01-22-2015 |
20150058561 | INCREASED DESTAGING EFFICIENCY FOR SMOOTHING OF DESTAGE TASKS BASED ON SPEED OF DISK DRIVES - For increased destaging efficiency by smoothing destaging tasks to reduce long input/output (I/O) read operations in a computing environment, the ramp up of the destaging tasks is adjusted based on speed of disk drives when smoothing the destaging of storage tracks between a desired number of destaging tasks and a current number of destaging tasks by calculating destaging tasks according to one of a standard time interval and a variable recomputed destaging task interval. | 02-26-2015 |
20150127913 | EFFICIENT PROCESSING OF CACHE SEGMENT WAITERS - For a plurality of input/output (I/O) operations waiting to assemble complete data tracks from data segments, a process, separate from a process responsible for the data assembly into the complete data tracks, is initiated for waking a predetermined number of the waiting I/O operations. | 05-07-2015 |
20150134878 | NONVOLATILE STORAGE THRESHOLDING FOR ULTRA-SSD, SSD, AND HDD DRIVE INTERMIX - Embodiments for efficient thresholding of nonvolatile storage (NVS) for a plurality of types of storage rank groups by a processor. Target storage devices are determined in a pool of target storage devices as one of a hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid-state drive (SSD) device. Each target storage device classified into an SSD rank group, a Nearline rank group, an Enterprise rank group, and an Ultra-SSD rank group in the pool of target storage devices. The Nearline rank group and the Enterprise rank group comprise a HDD rank group, and the Nearline rank group, the Enterprise rank group, and the SSD rank group comprise the Non-Ultra-SSD rank group. Thresholds are adjusted for preventing space allocation in the NVS for at least one of the classified target storage devices based on one of the presence and absence of identified types of the classified target storage devices. | 05-14-2015 |
20150134914 | DESTAGE GROUPING FOR SEQUENTIAL FAST WRITE TRACKS - An amount of sequential fast write (SFW) Tracks are metered by providing an adjustable threshold for performing a destage scan that moves the SFW tracks from a SFW least recently used (LRU) list to a destaging wait list (DWL). Priorities are set for the destaging of the SFW tracks from the DWL. | 05-14-2015 |
20150227487 | EFFICIENT PROCESSING OF CACHE SEGMENT WAITERS - For a plurality of input/output (I/O) operations waiting to assemble complete data tracks from data segments, a process, separate from a process responsible for the data assembly into the complete data tracks is initiated, and the at least one complete data track is removed off of a free list by a first I/O waiter. | 08-13-2015 |
20150261453 | GROUPING OF TRACKS FOR COPY SOURCE TO TARGET DESTAGE ON GLOBAL MIRROR SECONDARY - For performing efficient full-stride copy source-to-target operations in a computing storage environment by a processor device, pursuant to a destage operation, a determination is made whether to destage a full stride or one track of data on a target volume by comparing a counted number of modified tracks for the full stride against a predetermined threshold. | 09-17-2015 |
20150286572 | EFFICIENT PROCESSING OF CACHE SEGMENT WAITERS - Various embodiments for cache management in a distributed computing storage environment are provided. In one embodiment, a processor device, for a plurality of input/output (I/O) operations, initiates a process, separate from a process responsible for data segment assembly, for waking a predetermined number of waiting I/O operations. | 10-08-2015 |
20150301855 | PREFERENTIAL CPU UTILIZATION FOR TASKS - In a distributed server storage environment, a set of like tasks to be performed is organized into a first group, and a last used processing group associated with the like tasks is stored. Upon a subsequent dispatch, the last used processing group is compared to other processing groups and the tasks are assigned to a processing group based upon a predetermined threshold. | 10-22-2015 |
20150301862 | PREFERENTIAL CPU UTILIZATION FOR TASKS - A set of like tasks to be performed is organized into a first group, and a last used processing group associated with the like tasks is stored. Upon a subsequent dispatch, the last used processing group is compared to other processing groups and the tasks are assigned to a processing group based upon a predetermined threshold. | 10-22-2015 |
20150339182 | FUZZY COUNTERS FOR NVS TO REDUCE LOCK CONTENTION - A system for data management in a computing storage environment includes a processor device, operable in the computing storage environment, that divides a plurality of counters tracking write and discard storage operations through Non Volatile Storage (NVS) space into first, accurate, and second, fuzzy, groups where the first, accurate, group is one of updated on a per operation basis, while the second, fuzzy, group is one of updated on a more infrequent basis as compared to the first, accurate group. | 11-26-2015 |
20160055091 | FUZZY COUNTERS FOR NVS TO REDUCE LOCK CONTENTION - A method for data management in a computing storage environment includes a processor device, operable in the computing storage environment, that divides a plurality of counters tracking write and discard storage operations through Non Volatile Storage (NVS) space into first, accurate, and second, fuzzy, groups where the first, accurate, group is one of updated on a per operation basis, while the second, fuzzy, group is one of updated on a more infrequent basis as compared to the first, accurate group. | 02-25-2016 |
20160085673 | CONCURRENT UPDATE OF DATA IN CACHE WITH DESTAGE TO DISK - Mechanisms for concurrent update of data in cache with destage of data from the cache to disk by a processor device. A second copy of the data is established in the cache and on a cache directory. A first copy of the data and the second copy of the data are adjacently ordered in the cache directory. One of the first and second copies is held for an update operation so as to include a latest data modification, while the remaining copy concurrently is used for a destage operation to disk. | 03-24-2016 |
20160098295 | INCREASED CACHE PERFORMANCE WITH MULTI-LEVEL QUEUES OF COMPLETE TRACKS - Exemplary method, system, and computer program product embodiments for increased cache performance using multi-level queues by a processor device. The method includes distributing to each one of a plurality of central processing units (CPUs) workload operations for creating complete tracks from partial tracks, creating sub-queues of the complete tracks for distributing to each one of the CPUs, and creating demote scan tasks based on workload of the CPUs. Additional system and computer program product embodiments are disclosed and provide related advantages. | 04-07-2016 |
20160098296 | TASK POOLING AND WORK AFFINITY IN DATA PROCESSING - Mechanisms for improving computing system performance by a processor device. System resources are organized into a plurality of groups. Each of the plurality of groups is assigned one of a plurality of predetermined task pools. Each of the predetermined task pools has a plurality of tasks. Each of the plurality of groups corresponds to at least one physical boundary of the system resources such that a speed of an execution of those of the plurality of tasks for a particular one of the plurality of predetermined task pools is optimized by a placement of an association with the at least one physical boundary and the plurality of groups. | 04-07-2016 |
20160140053 | RE-MRU OF METADATA TRACKS TO REDUCE LOCK CONTENTION - For reducing lock contention on a Modified Least Recently Used (MLRU) list for metadata tracks, upon a conclusion of an access of a metadata track, if one of the metadata track is located in a predefined lower percentile of the MLRU list, and the metadata track has been accessed, including the access, a predetermined number of times, the metadata track is removed from a current position in the MLRU list and moved to a Most Recently Used (MRU) end of the MLRU list. | 05-19-2016 |
Kevin L. Ash, Zeeland, MI US
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20160033838 | ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES - An electrochromic device includes a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith, a second substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith, an electrochromic composition contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates that includes at least one anodic electroactive material, at least one cathodic electroactive material, and at least one solvent, wherein at least one of the anodic electroactive and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic, and wherein the electrochromic device exhibits a contrast ratio of at least 20,000:1, a darkening time less than about 30 seconds, and a clearing time of less than about 150 seconds. | 02-04-2016 |
20160077398 | METAL-BASED PLUGS FOR ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES - An electrochromic device includes a first substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith, a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith, a chamber positioned in a center of the electrochromic device, an electrochromic medium contained within the chamber, at least one fill port extending between at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate and the chamber, at least one plug associated with the at least one fill port, and a metal sealing member disposed on a surface of the at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate. The metal sealing member configured to hermetically seal the at least one fill port. | 03-17-2016 |
Lloyd Ash, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20090000916 | Aggregate Reclaimer Device and Method - An aggregate material reclaiming device includes a base plate positionable at a substantially coplanar elevation as a support surface, and has an opening therethrough. A frame is coupled to the base plate and suspended from the base plate into a depression below the support surface. A conveyor belt is coupled to the frame below the support surface, and is positioned below the opening in the base plate. The conveyor belt receives and removes aggregate material from the opening to a remote location from the reclaiming device. At least one sliding plate is disposed on an upper surface of the base plate and is slidable from a distal end of the base plate to a position adjacent the opening. A lifting device is operably coupled to the at least one sliding plate and is operable to lift the sliding plate into an elevated position with respect to the base plate. | 01-01-2009 |
20090047106 | In-Ground Unloading for Side-dump Trailers - An unloading station disposable adjacent an aggregate material transport vehicle thoroughfare, and configured to rapidly receive and transfer the contents of a side-dump aggregate material transport vehicle includes a hopper disposed adjacent the transport vehicle thoroughfare. The hopper extends longitudinally alongside an aggregate material transport vehicle thoroughfare. The hopper has a front wall sized to receive aggregate material from a side-dump transport vehicle, and a rear wall sized to impede the flow of the aggregate material dumped over the front wall by the side-dump transport vehicle. A conveyor system is disposed under the hopper, and is operable to move aggregate material from the hopper to a remote location away from the unloading station. | 02-19-2009 |
20090245987 | UNLOADING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY MOVING RAPID DISCHARGE RAILCARS - An unloading station and method for unloading bulk material from a moving railcar with a bottom discharge while the railcar is moving includes a track with a pair of rails. A synchronized parallel conveyor is oriented parallel with the pair of rails and forms a movable platform capable of receiving the bulk material in a pile extending into the railcar and drawing the pile along in synchronization with the railcar as the railcar moves. A hopper is disposed below a break in or end of the parallel conveyor to receive the bulk material. A lateral conveyor disposed under the hopper to convey the bulk material away from the hopper. | 10-01-2009 |
Marcia Kay Ash, Snellville, GA US
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20080260804 | Medical devices having antimicrobial coatings thereon - The present invention provides a medical device, preferably a contact lens, which comprises an antimicrobial coating including at least one layer of polyquat of formula (I) or (II). The antimicrobial coating on the medical device of the invention has a high antimicrobial efficacy against microorganisms including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial, a low toxicity, low coefficient of friction, and increased hydrophilicity while maintaining the desired bulk properties such as oxygen permeability and ion permeability of lens material. Such lenses are useful as extended-wear contact lenses. In addition, the invention provides a method for making a medical device, preferably a contact lens, having an antimicrobial coating thereon. | 10-23-2008 |
Marianne Y. Ash, Lafayette, IN US
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20120233931 | Roof Deflector System - A system for separating water from debris. A gutter cover is secured to a gutter and extends to engage the top of the roof adjacent the gutter along a contact line. The gutter cover may have a perforate surface comprising closely spaced and normally water impervious holes through the gutter cover such that water does not flow through the holes unless the water is forced through the holes or attracted through the holes. The line of contact forms an imperfect junction between the edge of the gutter cover and the roof so that water flows through the contact line and beneath the gutter cover. | 09-20-2012 |
Marlon Ash, Nanwalek, AK US
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20110194105 | OIL IN WATER ANALYZER - An oil in water analyzer for measuring the concentration of hydrocarbons in an effluent stream. The oil in water analyzer has a valve system for acquiring a sample from an effluent stream. An extraction device is used for mixing a known volume of a solvent and the sample to produce a hydrocarbon/solvent mixture. A second valve is used for transporting the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture to a spectroscopic cell. It is at the spectroscopic cell where the concentration of hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture is evaluated. | 08-11-2011 |
20140036255 | OIL IN WATER ANALYZER - An oil in water analyzer for measuring the concentration of hydrocarbons in an effluent stream. The oil in water analyzer has a valve system for acquiring a sample from an effluent stream. An extraction device is used for mixing a known volume of a solvent and the sample to produce a hydrocarbon/solvent mixture. A second valve is used for transporting the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture to a spectroscopic cell. It is at the spectroscopic cell where the concentration of hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture is evaluated. | 02-06-2014 |
Max J. Ash, Weston, MA US
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20150157149 | BOWL/MUG SYSTEM FOR PLAYING WITH FOOD - A bowl or mug system has various extensions from the handle or rim portions that are indicative of parts of various sports games, such as soccer and hockey nets, field-goal posts, and other extensions containing openings, holes, or back stops that are connected to the rim or handle of a mug and extend over the open container portion of the mug or bowl. Embodiments also contain launching platforms formed opposite from the sports equipment. | 06-11-2015 |
20150157150 | BOWL/MUG SYSTEM WITH A FIGURINE FOR PLAYING WITH FOOD - A bowl or mug system has various extensions from the handle or rim portions that are indicative of parts of various sports games, such as soccer and hockey nets, field-goal posts, and other extensions containing openings, holes, or back stops that are connected to the rim or handle of a mug and extend over the open container portion of the mug or bowl. Embodiments also contain launching platforms formed opposite from the sports equipment. | 06-11-2015 |
Michael A. Ash, Parkville, MO US
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20100114589 | USER INTERFACE FOR PRESENTING CLINICAL ORDER CONTENT BASED UPON DESIGNATED PERFORMANCE LOCATION - Computerized methods and systems for permitting clinicians and other healthcare providers to designate performance locations for clinical orders having one or more phases associated therewith, and for presenting order catalog content that is flexed based upon the designated performance location for the clinical order are provided. Further provided are computerized methods and systems for permitting clinicians and other healthcare providers to designate a performance location for each phase of a multi-phase clinical order, and for presenting order catalog content for each phase that is flexed based upon the designated performance location for the phase. User interfaces for presenting content associated with clinical orders based upon designated performance locations are also provided. | 05-06-2010 |
20100114590 | ORDERING CLINICAL ORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH FUTURE EVENTS - Computerized methods and systems for permitting clinicians and other healthcare providers to designate performance locations for clinical orders having one or more phases associated therewith, and for presenting order catalog content that is flexed based upon the designated performance location for the clinical order are provided. Further provided are computerized methods and systems for permitting clinicians and other healthcare providers to designate a performance location for each phase of a multi-phase clinical order, and for presenting order catalog content for each phase that is flexed based upon the designated performance location for the phase. Systems and methods for providing control of plan and phase initiation based at least upon a location associated with the chart encounter are also provided. | 05-06-2010 |
20100114591 | PRESENTING MULTI-PHASE CLINICAL ORDER CONTENT BASED UPON A DESIGNATED PERFORMANCE LOCATION - Computerized methods and systems for permitting clinicians and other healthcare providers to designate performance locations for clinical orders having one or more phases associated therewith, and for presenting order catalog content that is flexed based upon the designated performance location for the clinical order are provided. Further provided are computerized methods and systems for permitting clinicians and other healthcare providers to designate a performance location for each phase of a multi-phase clinical order, and for presenting order catalog content for each phase that is flexed based upon the designated performance location for the phase. Systems and methods for providing control of plan and phase initiation based at least upon a location associated with the chart encounter are also provided. | 05-06-2010 |
20120159316 | MULTI-MODAL ENTRY FOR ELECTRONIC CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION - Methods, computer-readable media, and systems for populating an electronic clinical document capable of receiving multiple types of data are provided. In one embodiment, dictation audio input is embedded directly into one or more sections of an electronic clinical document along with other data types, such as structured user input, free-text input, or system-generated input. An electronic clinical document having embedded dictation audio and other data types can receive transcribed text corresponding to the embedded dictation audio. | 06-21-2012 |
20130158968 | GRAPHIC REPRESENTATIONS OF HEALTH-RELATED STATUS - Methods, computer systems, and computer-readable storage media for generating graphical representations of health-related variables are provided. The graphical representations include a first body-image representation of a user at a current period of time. The graphical representations also include a second body-image representation that represents the user at a future period of time, the user in a simulated clinical “what-if” scenario, or members of the population-at-large that share similar demographic traits with the user. | 06-20-2013 |
20130174073 | HEALTH FORECASTER - Methods, computer systems, and computer-readable storage media are provided for utilizing health-related variables to generate a current health state of a user along with a most-likely future health state of the user and an ideal future health state of the user. Graphical representations of these health states are generated and presented on a graphical user interface. The user is able to interact with the graphical representations to see the impact of the user's choices on the user's future health. | 07-04-2013 |
20150185972 | DYNAMIC PRESENTATION OF ACTIONABLE CONTENT ITEMS - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for determining and generating content items that provide patient information and content provided by, for example, a third-party content provider that is relevant to information associated with an open healthcare application. The content items are displayed in a separate display space from the healthcare application's user interface and dynamically change and update in response to changes in the information being displayed on the healthcare application's user interface. Additionally, the content items are actionable thereby enabling healthcare providers to address alerts, take actions, view supporting documentation, and the like. | 07-02-2015 |
20150186610 | DYNAMIC PRESENTATION OF ACTIONABLE CONTENT ITEMS - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for determining and generating variably-sized display areas for presenting content items. The display areas include a notification bar that present icons representative of content items, a content item display area that displays content items, and a results display area that presents more detailed information concerning a particular content item. | 07-02-2015 |
Michael A. Ash, Omaha, NE US
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20150186616 | PLANS OF CARE ACROSS A LIFE CONTINUUM - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for generating a care plan for a patient related to a disease condition or a clinical event. Upon receiving a request for the care plan for the patient, a care plan template having a plurality of different sections is generated. A plurality of different care plans related to the disease condition or the clinical event is determined, and a first care plan is selected. Information from the first care plan is parsed based on the plurality of sections, and the parsed information is populated into the template. The populated template is communicated for presentation on a user interface. Methods, systems, and media herein are also directed to generating and displaying graphical depictions of a patient's care plans. | 07-02-2015 |
20150317446 | HEALTH FORECASTER - Methods, computer systems, and computer-readable storage media are provided for utilizing health-related variables to generate a current health state of a user along with a most-likely future health state of the user and an ideal future health state of the user. Graphical representations of these health states are generated and presented on a graphical user interface. The user is able to interact with the graphical representations to see the impact of the user's choices on the user's future health. | 11-05-2015 |
20160125144 | DUPLICATION DETECTION IN CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION TO UPDATE A CLINICIAN - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided to detect incremental changes in clinical documents associated with a patient. A user selection is received indicating that a user wants to compare two or more clinical documents that are associated with the patient or authored by the same clinician, enabling the user to become up-to-date on the patient's care. A first clinical document and a second clinical document are identified. For the first clinical document and the second clinical document, differences are algorithmically determined. The first clinical document is transformed into a new representation of the first clinical document. Further, the second clinical document is transformed into a new representation of the second clinical document. One or more of the new representations of the first and the second clinical documents are displayed, assisting the user to quickly find and understand the differences between the documents. | 05-05-2016 |
Michael Alan Ash, Omaha, NE US
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20150324535 | Patient Care Cards - Methods, computer systems, and computer readable media for a patient care card graphical user interface are provided. The patient care card graphical user interface comprises a requirements display area configured to display one or more clinical measures relating to a patient, and a visual indicator that changes depending on whether the at least one or more clinical measures has been met. | 11-12-2015 |
Michael Alan Ash, Parkville, MO US
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20120173475 | Health Information Transformation System - Methods, computer systems, and computer readable media for transforming raw healthcare data into relevant healthcare data are provided. Transformation of raw healthcare data into relevant data is accomplished by receiving raw data from a plurality of data collectors, where the plurality of data collectors extract the raw data from a plurality of raw data sources, and sorting the raw data into unstructured raw data, structured data of non-standard nomenclature, and structured data of standard nomenclature. The data is transformed into relevant data through the use of natural language processing, nomenclature and ontology mapping, and adaptive knowledge processing. The relevant data is stored in a plurality of data repositories, and computer applications and services are allowed access to the plurality of data repositories. | 07-05-2012 |
20120174014 | Provider Care Cards - Methods, computer systems, and computer readable media for a provider care card graphical user interface are provided. The provider care card comprises a requirements display area configured to display at least one or more clinical measures relating to at least one patient, a measurements display area configured to display one or more measurements completed for one or more clinical measures relating to at least one patient, a first plurality of microdisplays configured to display a first visual indicator for each of the clinical measures that has been met, and a second plurality of microdisplays configured to display a second visual indicator for each of the clinical measures that has not been met. | 07-05-2012 |
20120174018 | Patient Care Cards - Methods, computer systems, and computer readable media for a patient care card graphical user interface are provided. The patient care card graphical user interface comprises a requirements display area configured to display one or more clinical measures relating to a patient, and a visual indicator that changes depending on whether the at least one or more clinical measures has been met. | 07-05-2012 |
20140222446 | REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM - Methods, computer systems, and computer storage media are provided for remotely monitoring health metrics for a patient. An indication of health metrics to monitor for the patient and information related to the health metrics is received. The criticality of each health metric is determined based on recognizing that the information associated with each health metric falls into a predetermined range of values that are associated with a defined criticality for the health metric. A health alert status is assigned to each of the health metrics based on the determined criticalities. If the information related to the health metric indicates that the health metric has reached a predefined level of criticality, an alert is provided to a healthcare provider associated with the patient. The health alert status is presented on a graphical user interface. | 08-07-2014 |
Mikael Ash, Dothan, AL US
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20100300806 | 360-DEGREE TREE STAND - The present invention relates to a tree stand for obtaining an elevated view of the landscape that may include: a seat, where said seat may be rotated about a 360-degree range motion; a seat platform, where said seat platform supports the seat of the tree stand; side platforms, where the side platforms are adjoined to the seat platform to form the tree stand; a mechanism to connect the seat platform to the side platforms; a mechanism to secure and abut the tree stand to a tree trunk; and a ladder, where said ladder provides a mechanism to ascend into the tree stand. In one particular embodiment, three connecting rods may connect the seat platform to the side platforms. | 12-02-2010 |
Mikel Ash, Cedar Park, TX US
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20160056831 | ENHANCED RESOLUTION SUCCESSIVE-APPROXIMATION REGISTER ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER AND METHOD - An enhanced resolution successive-approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is provided that includes a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a comparator and enhanced resolution SAR control logic. The DAC includes analog circuitry that is configured to convert an M-bit digital input to an analog output. The comparator includes a plurality of coupling capacitors. The enhanced resolution SAR control logic is configured to generate an M-bit approximation of an input voltage and to store a residue voltage in at least one of the coupling capacitors. The residue voltage represents a difference between the input voltage and the M-bit approximation of the input voltage. The enhanced resolution SAR control logic is further configured to generate an N-bit approximation of the input voltage based on the stored residue voltage, where N>M. | 02-25-2016 |
Mikel K. Ash, Cedar Park, TX US
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20140314124 | CIRCUITS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF A TRANSISTOR - Methods and circuits for measuring the temperature of a transistor are disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes, providing a current into a circuit, wherein the circuit is connected to the transistor. A variable resistance is connected between the base and collector of the transistor. The circuit has a first mode and a second mode, wherein the current in the first mode flows into the base of the transistor and through the resistance and the current in the second mode flows into the emitter of the transistor. Voltages in both the first mode and the second mode are measured using different resistance settings. The temperature of the transistor is calculated based on the difference between the different voltages. | 10-23-2014 |
Noah B. Ash, Raleigh, NC US
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20080309621 | PROXIMITY BASED STYLUS AND DISPLAY SCREEN, AND DEVICE INCORPORATING SAME - An electronic device includes a display for displaying icons selectable with use of a stylus, a stylus location determination function that determines a location of the stylus in relation to the display without necessitating that the stylus make physical contact with the display, and a highlight function, operatively coupled to the stylus location determination function, that highlights the icon associated with the location of the stylus prior to the stylus making physical contact with the display. | 12-18-2008 |
Parker Ash, Norman, OK US
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20150101940 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE WITH MOBILE DEVICE CASE - An apparatus for coupling an electronic cigarette to a mobile device case is provided. The apparatus includes a mobile device case configured to attach to a mobile device. The apparatus also includes an adapter configured to removably couple an electronic cigarette to the mobile device case. Another apparatus for coupling an electronic cigarette to a mobile device case is provided. The apparatus includes a mobile device case configured to attach to a mobile device. The apparatus also includes an adapter configured to couple an electronic cigarette to the mobile device case. The apparatus further includes a battery booster configured to supply power to at least one of a mobile device attached to the mobile device case or an electronic cigarette coupled to the mobile. | 04-16-2015 |
Peter E. Ash, Boston, MA US
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20140206102 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR DETECTING C9ORF72 HEXANUCLEOTIDE REPEAT EXPANSION POSITIVE FRONTOTEMPORAL LOBAR DEGENERATION OR C9ORF72 HEXANUCLEOTIDE REPEAT EXPANSION POSITIVE AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS - This document provides methods and materials for detecting C9ORF72 hexanucleotide (GGGGCC) (SEQ ID NO: 3) repeat expansion positive (C9 | 07-24-2014 |
Raymond H. Ash, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120150376 | INDEPENDENT CONTROL OF DRIVE AND NON-DRIVE WHEELS IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES - In an electric vehicle including at least two drive wheels, an electric motor is operatively coupled to each drive wheel and a braking assembly is operatively coupled to each wheel. A controller is operatively coupled to each electric motor and each braking assembly for independently controlling the torque applied to each drive wheel and the braking pressure applied to each wheel. In a method of controlling an electric vehicle, a controller generates motor torque commands and sends them to each electric motor. The controller also generates brake pressure commands and sends them to each brake assembly associated with each wheel. In both the vehicle and the method, the controller may rely upon input received from sensors associated with the vehicle and may perform a control algorithm. | 06-14-2012 |
Robby Ash, Waterford, MI US
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20090099890 | WEB BASED SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER WRITEABLE MEDIUM FOR MANAGEMENT OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SIGNAGE INCLUDING ORDERING/TERMS AND PLACEMENT - An online system and associated computer writeable medium for managing residential and commercial signage, including the step of customer order placement in the creation and installation of any plurality of signage. The system includes a series of web based illustrations for managing the specifications associated with the created signage, as well as installation specifics and removal. | 04-16-2009 |
Robert Henry Ash, Magnolia, TX US
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20100155055 | DROP BALLS - A drop ball for use in wellbore activities, such as wellbores in oil and gas drilling, completion and/or production activities comprising a generally spherical body, the spherical body carrying at least one marker, which contains and/or can determine at least one parameter related to the drop ball, the wellbore and/or activities being conducted in the wellbore. | 06-24-2010 |
Robert W. Ash, Andover, MN US
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20090182641 | FINANCIAL TRANSACTION APPROVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of sale including processing a plurality of purchases to be sold to a consumer, identifying a consumer financial account held by a financial institution, receiving authorization from the financial institution to enable payment for the plurality of purchases from the consumer financial account, and providing the consumer with an option to approve the payment from the consumer financial account. The option is provided during processing of the plurality of purchases. Transaction approval systems provide additional advantages. | 07-16-2009 |
20110004527 | FINANCIAL TRANSACTION APPROVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of sale including processing a plurality of purchases to be sold to a consumer, identifying a consumer financial account held by a financial institution, receiving authorization from the financial institution to enable payment for the plurality of purchases from the consumer financial account, and providing the consumer with an option to approve the payment from the consumer financial account. The option is provided during processing of the plurality of purchases. Transaction approval systems provide additional advantages. | 01-06-2011 |
20120330766 | FINANCIAL TRANSACTION APPROVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of processing a retail transaction includes processing a plurality of items for purchase using a point-of-sale terminal, which is part of a transaction approval system at a point of sale in a retail store. Processing the plurality of items includes using the point-of-sale terminal to determine associated price information for each item. Processing the plurality of items begins when information regarding an identifier of a first one of the plurality of items is entered into the point-of-sale terminal and ends when the information regarding the identifiers associated with all of the plurality of items has been entered into the point-of-sale terminal. The method further includes, before processing the plurality of items ends, electronically receiving an identification of a financial account to pay for the plurality of items, and after electronically receiving the identification of the financial account, determining a total cost of the plurality of items. | 12-27-2012 |
20140324612 | FINANCIAL TRANSACTION APPROVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method includes processing a plurality of items for purchase using a transaction approval system. Before processing ends, the transaction approval system is used to provide an offer to electronically receive from a consumer at least one of identification of a financial account and approval from the consumer to charge a total cost of the plurality of items to the financial account, and after processing ends, the total cost of the plurality of items is determined. If the consumer did not provide one or more of identification of the financial account and approval in response to the offer, then, after determining the total cost of the plurality of items, the transaction approval system is used to electronically prompt the consumer for and to electronically receive at least one of the identification of the financial account and approval from the consumer to charge the total cost to the financial account. | 10-30-2014 |
Robert William Ash, Andover, MN US
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20100169336 | Customer Search Utility - A customer search terminal system may be configured to accept customer product searches and identify corresponding products and product information. A method for determining the efficacy of the customer search terminal may include receiving customer usage information including data related to customer usage of a customer search terminal and may also include receiving product sales information including data related to products sold at a point-of-sale terminal. The method may further include generating customer purchase behavior information by correlating the received customer search terminal usage information with the received product sales information when a product is sold at the point-of-sale terminal within a prescribed time period relative to a search for the product on the customer search terminal. | 07-01-2010 |
Ronald A. Ash, Weston, MA US
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20150157150 | BOWL/MUG SYSTEM WITH A FIGURINE FOR PLAYING WITH FOOD - A bowl or mug system has various extensions from the handle or rim portions that are indicative of parts of various sports games, such as soccer and hockey nets, field-goal posts, and other extensions containing openings, holes, or back stops that are connected to the rim or handle of a mug and extend over the open container portion of the mug or bowl. Embodiments also contain launching platforms formed opposite from the sports equipment. | 06-11-2015 |
Roy Arthur Ash, Midlothian, VA US
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20140137726 | SPALL LINERS IN COMBINATION WITH BLAST MITIGATION MATERIALS FOR VEHICLES - Spall suppressing ballistic resistant vehicular armor. More particularly, a lightweight spall suppressing ballistic resistant vehicular armor system incorporating both a spall resistant liner and a blast mitigating material. The blast mitigating material is positioned contiguous to a vehicle hull to thereby space the spall resistant liner from the vehicle hull, thereby improving the performance of the liner and the overall system. | 05-22-2014 |
Stephen M. Ash, Cordova, TN US
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20120296913 | System and Method of Partitioned Lexicographic Search - A search method is provided. The method comprises, building a first plurality of collectors, associating a first plurality of index entries with the first plurality of collectors, wherein each index entry comprises a search target and is associated with at least one of the first plurality of collectors based on a similarity between the search target of the index entry and the at least one collector, selecting a second plurality of collectors from among the first collectors based on a similarity between a search term and each of the second plurality of collectors, selecting a second plurality of index entries from among the index entries associated with the second plurality of collectors based on a similarity between the search term and the search target of each of the index entries associated with the second plurality of collectors, and presenting information related to the second plurality of index entries. | 11-22-2012 |
Stephen R. Ash, Lafayette, IN US
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20080279907 | Antimicrobial medical devices and methods for making and using same - In general, this application is directed to medical devices that exhibit antimicrobial activity and to methods for preparing and using the medical devices. The medical devices of the present application include a polymeric portion that has been impregnated with a paraben and an organic dye in a manner whereby the paraben and organic dye exhibiting antibacterial properties. In one form, the paraben is impregnated into the polymeric portion before impregnation thereof with the organic dye. In another form, it is contemplated that the polymeric material may include methyl paraben, propyl paraben, and methylene blue. It is further contemplated that the polymeric material is effective in releasing at least one of the paraben and organic dye to prohibit bacterial growth in surrounding tissue and/or fluid. | 11-13-2008 |
20090018493 | Implantable catheter assembly - Assemblies, kits and methods are provided for catheter assemblies that include a coupling member with first and second access ports to which first and second intrabody members are coupled. The coupling member defines an internal chamber which is in communication with lumens of the first and second intrabody members. In an implantation orientation each of the first and second intrabody members is in a straightened configuration relative to the coupling member and in an implanted orientation each of the first and second intrabody members is in a contracted configuration relative to the coupling member. | 01-15-2009 |
20090291944 | Antimicrobial compositions and methods of use - In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided. | 11-26-2009 |
20100010086 | ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY FOR INDWELLING CATHETERS AND FOR SANITIZING SURFACES - The invention relates to compositions that provide antimicrobial therapy for indwelling catheters and as topical disinfectants, and methods, devices and kits relating thereto. In one aspect, the invention relates to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Use of inventive compositions as catheter lock solutions advantageously aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or other surfaces. An antimicrobial composition provided by the invention includes EDTA, a paraben, and optionally one or both of citrate and a photo-oxidant. | 01-14-2010 |
20100228232 | Catheter flushing assembly - An assembly for flushing at least the primary flow lines associated with a catheter, such as an intravascular catheter, comprising first and second flush ports connected in fluid communicating relation with a different one of said primary flow lines. A primary flow restrictor assembly includes two safety flow restrictors, disposed at a main hub of the catheter and the primary flow lines, and being structured to regulate fluid flow between the primary flow lines and the catheter. A flushing orientation is established when the two safety flow restrictors are concurrently disposed in a closed position, thereby establishing fluid flow between the primary flow lines and corresponding ones of the first and second flush ports, wherein one-way valves associated with each of the flush ports facilitate a concurrent path of flushing fluid from said primary flow lines and towards, out and through the first and second flush ports, to the external environment. Consequently, the flushing assembly of the present invention can prevent the introduction of flushing fluid, along with any bacteria or other collection of material carried by it, into a patient's bloodstream. | 09-09-2010 |
20100240750 | CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION COMPRISING CITRATE AND A PARABEN - This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue. | 09-23-2010 |
20100326911 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM - A dialysate fluid circulation apparatus includes a dialyzer, a first housing and a second housing. The first housing contains material capable of releasing sodium into dialysate fluid flowing through the first housing. The second housing contains material capable of binding sodium ions from dialysate fluid flowing through the second housing. Hydraulic conduit sections are configured to extend between the dialyzer, the first housing, and the second housing to connect the dialyzer with the housings in a primary flow path for dialysate fluid to flow from the dialyzer to the first housing, from the first housing to the second housing, and from the second housing back to the dialyzer. | 12-30-2010 |
20110313401 | INDWELLING CATHETER WITH ANTI-CLOTTING FEATURES - A catheter for providing blood flow includes first and second lumen parts having a distal portion with at least one port for delivering and receiving flow from a patient and a non-linear profile along the distal portion. | 12-22-2011 |
20120233931 | Roof Deflector System - A system for separating water from debris. A gutter cover is secured to a gutter and extends to engage the top of the roof adjacent the gutter along a contact line. The gutter cover may have a perforate surface comprising closely spaced and normally water impervious holes through the gutter cover such that water does not flow through the holes unless the water is forced through the holes or attracted through the holes. The line of contact forms an imperfect junction between the edge of the gutter cover and the roof so that water flows through the contact line and beneath the gutter cover. | 09-20-2012 |
20120258545 | MEASURING CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF A SAMPLE FLUID IN DIALYSIS SYSTEMS - In one aspect of the invention, a method includes determining an amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in dialysate flowing through a dialysis system using a CO2 sensor associated with the dialysis system, determining, using a pH sensor associated with the dialysis system, a pH level of the dialysate, and calculating a level of bicarbonate in the dialysate based at least in part on the determined amount of CO2 measured in the gas and the determined pH level of the dialysate. | 10-11-2012 |
20120277314 | CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION COMPRISING CITRATE AND A PARABEN - This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue. | 11-01-2012 |
20130178526 | CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION COMPRISING CITRATE AND A PARABEN - This invention relates to compositions, methods, devices and kits relating to the infusion of a catheter lock solution into an indwelling catheter. Inventive compositions, methods, devices and kits aid in diminishing the effects of microbial infection in catheters and occlusion of the catheters. A lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate and a paraben. The solution preferably has a density suitable for retention of the solution in a catheter during the lock period. Another lock solution provided by the invention includes citrate, a paraben and a photo-oxidant, such as, for example, methylene blue. | 07-11-2013 |
20130184267 | Antimicrobial Compositions and Methods of Use - In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided. | 07-18-2013 |
20130296770 | CATHETER WITH DISTAL DIFFUSER - A catheter configured with an elongate tube and a diffuser is disclosed. The diffuser may be configured to facilitate high flow rates through the catheter and to resist blockage of openings disposed within the body. Further, the catheter may be comprised of flexible materials to facilitate delivery into and removal from the body. In some embodiments the diffuser may be generally disc shaped. | 11-07-2013 |
20140018772 | SELF-CENTERING CATHETER WITH ANTI-OCCLUSION FEATURES - Disclosed herein are various embodiments of catheters configured to reduce, minimize or prevent occlusion of blood flow resulting from thrombus or fibrin sheath formation, related systems, and methods of use. | 01-16-2014 |
20140193298 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - In one aspect, compositions provide antimicrobial therapy as topical disinfectants. Particularly, one aspect relates to an alcohol containing antimicrobial composition that includes at least one paraben, a redox compound and an organic acid at a concentration of from about 1.5 percent to about 10 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. In other aspects, antimicrobial compositions are used to topically sanitize wounds, skin areas and/or to disinfect surgical instruments or other surfaces. Still, in further aspects, methods, devices and kits relating to an antimicrobial composition are provided. | 07-10-2014 |
20150204831 | MEASURING CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF A SAMPLE FLUID IN DIALYSIS SYSTEMS - In one aspect of the invention, a method includes determining an amount of carbon dioxide (CO | 07-23-2015 |
Stephen Richard Ash, Lafayette, IN US
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20140109461 | SPIN AND CASTING ROD WITH AUTOMATIC LINE RELEASE - Devices for automatic fishing line release during a cast using the acceleration and deceleration of the rod to automatically release the fishing line. In one embodiment, the device is in an under-the-rod position. In another embodiment, the devices is in an over-the-rod position. In other embodiments, the over or under the rod function is determined by manufacturer or user adjustments or changes. | 04-24-2014 |
Timothy L. Ash, Lithia Springs, GA US
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20130216756 | COMPOSITE PARTS JOINED BY A FLEXIBLE CONSTRUCT - A composite part includes a first composite section and a second composite section connected by a flexible section. The first composite section has a laminated structure including multiple layers of reinforcement material supported by a matrix material. The second composite section has a laminated structure including multiple layers of reinforcement material supported by a matrix material, and a flexible composite section joins the first composite section to the second composite section. The flexible composite includes multiple layers of a fabric material supported by a flexible elastomer. The multiple layers of the fabric material overlap with the first composite section and the second composite section by being layered in between at least a portion of the multiple layers of reinforcement material forming the laminated structures of the first composite section and the second composite section. | 08-22-2013 |