Bain, US
Alex Bain, Palo Alto, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140376403 | Detecting Carriers for Mobile Devices - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request for a content object from a mobile-client system of a user, accessing SIM-card information associated with the mobile-client system the user, determining a carrier based at least on the SIM-card information, and sending the webpage to the mobile-client system in response to the request, where the content object has been customized based on the determined carrier of the mobile-client system. | 12-25-2014 |
Alex Martin Bain, Mountain View, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150249628 | ASSOCIATING PRIVATE ANNOTATIONS WITH PUBLIC PROFILES - A method of storing data items included in an email message for access by a user in conjunction with an accessing by the user of a profile of a member of the social-networking system is disclosed. An email message from an additional user of a social-networking system is received by the user of the social-networking system. A data item included in the email message is identified upon which a correspondence between the data item included in the email message and a profile of a member of the social-networking system may be determined. An additional data item included in the email message is stored such that the additional data item is accessible by the user of the social-networking system in conjunction with an accessing by the user of the profile of the member. | 09-03-2015 |
Alice Y. Bain, Morristown, NJ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150163181 | MULTIPURPOSE INTERNET MAIL EXTENSIONS ("MIME") METADATA FOR GROUP MESSAGING - A user device may be configured to generate a multipart message (e.g., a multimedia messaging service (“MMS”) message). A message part of the multipart message may include conversation metadata that includes information regarding a messaging conversation between the user device and at least one other user device. The message part may include a multipart type indicator (e.g., a Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (“MIME”) type indicator) that indicates that a type of the at least one part is a type associated with conversation metadata. The user device may output the multipart message to the other user device. | 06-11-2015 |
Alice Yuan Bain, Morristown, NJ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140181934 | SUPPORTING MULTIPLE MESSAGING SERVICES ON MOBILE DEVICES IN A SINGLE USER EXPERIENCE - A system is described that contains a device including a memory with a management application installed thereon. The management application contains a manager that generates a plurality of user accounts and associates at least one communication service as a messaging account with each user account, and an interface module that generates a user interface that presents the plurality of user accounts and that modifies the user interface based on the identification of the selected user account to present a selected account display. | 06-26-2014 |
20160044475 | METHOD FOR SENDING CONTACT NOTE DURING CALL ESTABLISHMENT - A note data message is associated with a first user equipment (UE) device and is sent to a second UE device when the second UE device communicates with the first UE device. The note data message is received and stored in a network server. A request is received from the second UE device to establish a communication session with the first UE device. If the first UE device has authorized the sending of the message to the second device, the note data message is sent to the second UE device independent of any communication session established between the first and second UE devices. | 02-11-2016 |
Allan D. Bain, Oceanside, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100192761 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEFEATING BALLISTIC PROJECTILES - A method and apparatus for defeating high-velocity projectiles. A plurality tile are retained in an imbricated pattern row by row such that each disk in a row is in substantially a straight line with the other disks in the row and overlaps a segment of a disk in an adjacent row. The imbricated pattern is then adhered to a flexible, high tensile strength substrate and overlaid by a second high tensile strength layer such that the imbricated pattern is enveloped between the substrate and the second layer. The envelope is then coupled to a soft body armor backing. | 08-05-2010 |
20110239849 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEFEATING BALLISTIC PROJECTILES - A method and apparatus for defeating high-velocity projectiles. A plurality of disks of equal size comprised of fiber induced ceramic composites are provided. The disks are laid out in an imbricated pattern row by row such that each disk in a row is in substantially a straight line with the other disks in the row and overlaps a segment of a disk in an adjacent row. The imbricated pattern is then adhered to a flexible, high tensile strength substrate and overlaid by a second high tensile strength layer such that the imbricated pattern is enveloped between the substrate and the second layer. The envelope is then coupled to a soft body armor backing. | 10-06-2011 |
Allan Douglas Bain, Missouri City, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20160131457 | Non-scalar flexible rifle defeating armor system - The invention combines tiles with an optimal width to thickness ratio together into array(s), and then affixes the array(s) to a depressible adhesive coated substrate. This combination of array(s) and substrates compliments the optimal tile thickness to width ratio to create a more advantageous directional shift of energy dissipation that creates a yaw of the bullet's direction, and subsequent increase of ceramic thickness that the projectile must pass through. The invention eliminates hard epoxies and rigid fiber induced wraps to create a truly flexible matrix that can be applied for use to protect the body with traditional concealable or tactical carriers, or can be used as a “peel and stick” high threat armor system that can be easily field mounted to a vehicle, structure, or aircraft. | 05-12-2016 |
Andrea Bain, Shelby Township, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110147114 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SOUND ABATEMENT OF AN ABDOMINAL STOMA - The present invention provides methods and devices for the abatement of noise emanating from surgically created abdominal stomas. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a sound abatement device for an abdominal stoma. The device includes a noise suppressor formed of sound dampening material, which defines an opening and cavity suitable in size and shape for receiving and enveloping a stoma formed through a body wall of an individual. The device further includes a support arm extending from the noise suppressor, which includes a first end connected to the noise suppressor and a second end disposed opposite thereof. The device further includes a base member disposed proximate the second end of the support arm, which includes an attachment for connection to an individual. The device also includes an attachment feature for releasable attachment of the second end of the support arm to the base. | 06-23-2011 |
Belinda Bain, Laguna Niguel, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090200312 | Enhanced Vapor Recovery Ventline Screen/Enclosure - An EVR ventline enclosure is described herein. The EVR ventline enclosure may provide a substantially sealed lower end portion to mitigate damage of the EVR System from fire or heat. The EVR ventline enclosure may encapsulate a line tapped out of the ventline routed to the EVR System. The EVR ventline enclosure may also encapsulate the canister of the EVR System. In this manner, the entire EVR System is protected from fire damage via the EVR ventline enclosure. The EVR ventline enclosure may be mounted to the ventline and not to the EVR System. | 08-13-2009 |
20110042935 | Conduit/Piping Sump Penetration Fitting - A conduit/piping sump penetration fitting is disclosed. The conduit/piping sump penetration fitting may comprise a bulk head fitting which does not require a plurality of mounting holes to mount the bulk head fitting to a sump wall. Rather, the bulk head fitting has a flange and a threaded portion. Opposed sides of the sump wall may have a rubber gasket through which the threaded portion is fed. A compression flange and compression nut compress the rubber gaskets onto the sump wall so as to form a fluid tight seal between the bulk head fitting and the sump wall. The threaded portion may have an internal beveled surface at its distal end portion which receives an o-ring. A conduit/piping is disposed in the bulk head fitting with the o-ring disposed about the conduit/piping. A second compression nut is threaded onto the threaded portion of the bulk head fitting which pushes the o-ring further down the internal beveled surface. This action causes the o-ring to compress upon the conduit/piping and form a fluid tight seal between the o-ring with the internal beveled surface and the conduit/piping exterior surface. | 02-24-2011 |
Billy Bain, Hope Mills, NC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110168105 | PORTABLE LIVESTOCK COOLING SYSTEM - A system for generating evaporative cooling supported by a portable means. In particular, the present invention is related to a system and method for cooling livestock during various stages of transport or relocation. A hydraulic system is ideally described that supplies cooling liquid over at least the length of a mobile carrier to utilize evaporative cooling via nozzles and fans that can be controlled all together or separately. | 07-14-2011 |
Bruce Bain, Salt Lake City, UT US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110297662 | HEATED ROOF PANEL - A heated roof panel system which may be configured to control snow or ice build-up on a roof. The system may include heated elements and cladding elements configured to surround the heated elements. Further, the system may incorporate a snap-fit design configured to cover any points where portions of the system are pierced by fasteners. | 12-08-2011 |
20150247325 | HEATED ROOF PANEL - A heated roof panel includes a heated insert, a bottom panel, and a top panel. The heated insert is configured to receive a heating element. The bottom panel is configured to couple to an outer margin of a roof. The top panel is configured to cover a region of a roof, cover the heated insert, and cover substantially all of the bottom panel. The top panel includes a thermally conductive material. The top panel includes an upper locking portion on an upper edge of the top panel and a lower locking portion on a lower edge of the top panel. | 09-03-2015 |
Bryan Jay Bain, Charleston, SC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130144413 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR QUALITATIVE EVENT-BASED ANALYSIS - A computer-implemented method and system to generate event-specific analyses of event-specific data by generating real-time aggregation algorithms based on continuously evolving qualitative parameters. An embodiment may generate trend analysis of large amounts of sporting event data and/or an analysis of player-based scoring for team and individual performance data, including trends over seasons, leagues, and/or games. The method and system may be continuously configured in response user definition and production of unique identifiers and metrics. | 06-06-2013 |
Bryan Jay Bain, Atlanta, GA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100228524 | Sports analytics: use of a multi-dimensional database technology in the analysis of sports metrics related data - A method and apparatus for the processing and usage of a multi-dimensional database management system to support an analytic database focused on the analysis of player-based scoring for team and individual performance data. A multi-dimensional database is defined as having multiple perspectives (or dimensions) organized such that analysis of complex data sets is simplified for users of the system. Performance scoring metrics of athletes provides players, coaching staffs and office personnel with statistical information that represents true performance player by player in a specific sport. This data is by nature complex and comprised of extremely large data sets. Furthermore, the base set of facts only provides a certain level of information to these users, much more important is the derived information that can be surmised from these metrics. The definition and production of unique identifiers and metrics is a fundamental component of this apparatus. | 09-09-2010 |
Charles Bain, West Dundee, IL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080283480 | Collapsible Dish Rack - A dish rack convertible between and expanded and collapsed configurations. The dish rack has at least three support surfaces, with a first support surface pivotally connected to a base tray, a second support surface pivotally connected to the first support surface, and a third support surface pivotally connected to the second support surface. In the collapsed configuration, each of the three support surfaces and the base tray are in a generally parallel arrangement. | 11-20-2008 |
Charles Bain, El Paso, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120152280 | Touch Sensitive Display For Surface Cleaner - A touch sensitive display displays status of operation and controlling operation of a surface cleaner. The touch sensitive display is connected to the surface cleaner and interfaces with a logic processor disposed in the surface cleaner. The logic processor receives information from the touch sensitive display, various sensors on and within the vacuum cleaner, and variable inputs. The logic processor outputs information to the touch sensitive display, and controls various functions and components of the surface cleaner. The information displayed on the touch sensitive display may be determined at least in part by the architecture of the logic processor and the touch sensitive display. The information displayed on the touch sensitive display can be varied among different surface cleaner systems and can depend upon the operational state of an individual surface cleaner. The logic processor can transmit information wirelessly over the internet to a remote station accessible by the user. | 06-21-2012 |
20130091659 | Airflow Deflector For Vacuum Cleaner - A vacuum cleaner includes an intake tube through which air is passed. An airflow deflector is disposed in the intake tube. A deflection surface of the airflow deflector is disposed at an obtuse angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the intake tube passing through the deflection surface. The airflow deflector improves airflow from the intake tube into the vacuum bag, thereby improving the effectiveness of the vacuum cleaner. | 04-18-2013 |
Charles E. Bain, El Paso, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100275900 | Exhaust air mist separator - A grease containment apparatus to remove grease and other contaminants from hot air exiting a kitchen area through a vent system which includes a vertical separator. | 11-04-2010 |
20110220029 | WILD BIRD FEEDER - A wild bird feeder configured with perches and seed openings that are positioned to encourage certain sizes and species of birds and/or discourage certain sizes and species of birds. A wild bird feeder including a watering station and a feeding station. A wild bird feeder with a seed holder and a plurality of feeding stations vertically spaced apart on the seed holder. A diffuser mounted within the seed holder to define a seed collection point corresponding to at least one of the feeding stations. | 09-15-2011 |
20130068167 | WILD BIRD FEEDER - A wild bird feeder configured with perches and seed openings that are positioned to encourage certain sizes and species of birds and/or discourage certain sizes and species of birds. A wild bird feeder including a watering station and a feeding station. A wild bird feeder with a seed holder and a plurality of feeding stations vertically spaced apart on the seed holder. A diffuser mounted within the seed holder to define a seed collection point corresponding to at least one of the feeding stations. | 03-21-2013 |
Colin C. Bain, Stevens Point, WI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090165203 | FOLDING PATIENT LIFT DEVICE - A patient lift has a base extending in a forward direction, and a mast mounted relative to the base. The mast includes a hinge configured to allow the mast to be pivoted relative to the base between an upright operative position and a folded position, wherein when the mast is in the folded position the mast is substantially parallel to the base and extends in the forward direction. A latch mechanism is configured to hold the mast in the folded position when the latch mechanism is locked, and to allow the mast to be returned to the upright operative position when the latch mechanism is released. The latch mechanism is configured to automatically lock when the mast is moved to the folded position. | 07-02-2009 |
20090165204 | MULTI-POSITION SUPPORT FOR A FOLDING PATIENT LIFT DEVICE - A patient lift has a base, a mast assembly mounted on the base at the lower end, a boom pivotally mounted at one end on the mast assembly. An actuator is mounted on the boom and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position to pivot the boom relative to the mast assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. A support member includes a sling attachment pivotally mounted on the outer end of the boom. A locking mechanism is configured to fix the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is engaged and further configured to allow pivotal movement of the support member relative to the boom when the locking mechanism is released. | 07-02-2009 |
20100162483 | MULTI-POSITION SUPPORT FOR A FOLDING PATIENT LIFT DEVICE - A stand assist device includes a base with legs that extend in a forward direction. The stand assist device also includes a mast assembly mounted on the base, the mast assembly including a mast. A boom is pivotally attached to the mast and an actuator is attached to the boom. The actuator is adapted to be driven in order to cause the boom to rotate relative to the mast. A knee pad is also attached relative to the mast assembly. The mast may be moved between a seated position wherein the mast extends upwardly from the base, and a folded position wherein the mast extends substantially in the forward direction. The base, mast assembly, and knee pad are configured so that the knee pad does not interfere with the base when the mast is moved into the folded position. | 07-01-2010 |
David Bain, Arlington, VA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080301561 | Apparatus and method for automation of multimedia-enabled correspondence management systems (MCMS) - A system for sending large numbers of personalized multimedia communications to other people by automating the creation and delivery of custom one-to-one and template-driven one-to-many video and/or audio (multimedia) communications. The present invention also provides an automated means for a message originator to select and direct a third party to create customized multimedia content. Using the system, a user can select among the duly registered performers in the system's database, and direct such a third party or parties such as a Hollywood celebrities to perform a holiday greeting for a colleague. The invention also allows for classifying, saving and re-using multimedia content or parts of multimedia content and for the combining or matching of multimedia content custom-tailored to specific recipients, such as recorded salutations, with additional multimedia content, such as an explanation of a politician's position on a particular issue. | 12-04-2008 |
20140372159 | SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZATION OF GROUP INTERACTION - At least one aspect of this invention relates to a system, apparatus, and method for optimizing the interaction of large groups of people, such as, but not limited to large numbers of students enrolled in massive open online courses (MOOCs) or large audiences. | 12-18-2014 |
20150222573 | INTER VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A method and network for transmitting a message from a sender to a recipient wherein the sender has no previous knowledge of the recipient's identity. A method is provided for registering a user with a web-enabled database service by providing correlating data on the user's identity and vehicle license plate number and/or other vehicle identifying information. A sender observing a vehicle can send a message to the recipient by logging onto the service and sending a message including the license plate number of the vehicle or other vehicle identifying information. The service will forward the message to the recipient by looking up the vehicle information, discerning the most appropriate communications method(s), and causing the message to be transmitted to the recipient or stored for later delivery. | 08-06-2015 |
David J. Bain, Newburgh, NY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090034151 | Pressure Assisted Wafer Holding Apparatus and Control Method - An electrostatic wafer holding apparatus includes an electrostatic chucking pedestal and a bi-directional backside conduit in fluid communication with a backside of the chucking pedestal. The bi-directional backside conduit is in fluid communication with a backside carrier gas supply line, and is further in fluid communication with a vacuum supply line. | 02-05-2009 |
Donald Wayne Bain, Oxford, AL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090278367 | Apparatus for picking up man made or other objects placed on any environmental surface and process for using the apparatus - Apparatus lifting objects with wire forming two looped, springy wire elements crossing in “x”, ending in loops with terminus 304 degrees leaving 56 degree hooks, handle of any length or material, Strong magnet glued in handle top, countersunk ⅛″, backup securement by 2 Allen screws through handle, steel removable cover for magnet, tapped receiving common arrowhead with steel point, Metal termination plate/end cap at bottom terminus of handle forming platform anchoring several apparatus elements, Sharply pointed arrowhead for piercing and picking items as paper, plastic, etc, Flexible, curved entrapment medium attached to termination plate/endcap of handle perpendicular to loops by screw and washer, Screw with washer and spacer attaching wire tops to handle allowing flexible wire movement, screw and washer attaching entrapment medium to attachment plate, 2 short pieces of hook/loop tape wrapping steel end cap, arrowhead maintaining contact with magnet preventing loss of point. | 11-12-2009 |
Don D. Bain, Devon, PA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090216968 | Method and apparatus for storing sequential sample data as memories for the purpose of rapid memory recognition using mathematic invariants - The invention described herein provides a method and apparatus for storing information in a memory structure and determining mathematical invariants in the memory structure. These invariants are then used to predict nested data patterns given only a few data elements or given incomplete data elements. The method uses a Memory Recognition Engine (MRE) that memorizes everything it processes. The MRE method can be applied to any problem where data sequences are involved that generate patterns only or nested patterns. | 08-27-2009 |
Douglas Bain, Braselton, GA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150087242 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACTIVE CELLULAR TRANSCEIVER ANALYSIS FOR HARMFUL PASSIVE INTERMODULATION DETECTION - Described herein is a system and method for detecting intermodulation distortion (IMD), such as passive intermodulation (PIM) signals, that are being generated by an active cellular transceiver. One such system may include a diagnostic module that detects signals emitted by an active cellular transceiver that has at least two active signals. The detected frequencies of the active signals are compared against potential PIM frequencies to identify potential PIM signals, and the results of this comparison will be analyzed statistically to generate a confidence value in the identification of potential PIM signals. | 03-26-2015 |
Earle E. Bain, Libertyville, IL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100144795 | TREATMENT OF ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER - 3-(5,6-Dichloro-pyridin-3-yl)-1S,5S-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane and salts thereof are effective nicotinic receptor agonist compounds that demonstrated pharmacological effect for symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. | 06-10-2010 |
Gary Bain, Sunnyvale, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110113669 | AR15/M16 Rifle Variant Bolt Cleaning and Polishing Tool - An AR-15/M-16 rifle variant bolt cleaning and polishing tool comprising three pieces designed for scraping the carbon build up off of a dirty AR-15/M-16 rifle variant bolt, then polishing the residual carbon completely off the bolt tail. The scraping is accomplished by means of a scraping blade with a radius that matches the bolt tail and rotating the bolt tail against this blade while applying pressure. The polishing is accomplished by inserting a scouring pad between the polishing arm and the main body of the tool and then applying pressure to the polishing arm creating torque to polish off residual carbon. | 05-19-2011 |
George Bain, Uniontown, OH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140054815 | EXTRUDER FOR PROCESSING HYDROCARBON-CONTAINING MATERIALS - An extruder for processing hydrocarbon-containing material. The extruder includes a screw that is rotatably positioned in a barrel liner and a heating system positioned about at least a portion of the barrel liner that is designed to heat the hydrocarbon-containing material as the hydrocarbon-containing material moves through the barrel liner. | 02-27-2014 |
Gerard Bain, Shrewsbury, MA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100028996 | RETROVIRAL VECTORS FOR DELIVERY OF INTERFERING RNA - Provided herein are retroviral vectors for delivering interfering RNA into cells. | 02-04-2010 |
Gretchen Bain, San Diego, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090325862 | Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Neurodegeneration - The instant invention is directed to methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases comprises administering an effective amount of a selective histone deacetylase 8 inhibitor to a patient in need thereof. | 12-31-2009 |
20100173313 | BIOMARKERS OF INFLAMMATION - Methods for the detection of DP | 07-08-2010 |
James A. Bain, Pittsburgh, PA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080314040 | Micromachined electrothermal rotary actuator - The present disclosure is directed to a micromachined rotary actuator constructed of a central portion and an outer portion at least partially surrounding the central portion and separated from the central portion by an in-plane gap. A plurality of arms are each connected at one end to the central portion and at another end to the outer portion so as to span the in-plane gap. The arms are constructed of a plurality of horizontally stacked materials positioned to enable the arms to bend in-plane when heated. Conductors are positioned within the actuator for heating the arms. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims. | 12-25-2008 |
20100238584 | SIMULTANEOUS BIT PATTERN DETERMINATION AND HEAD POSITIONAL INFORMATION DETECTION ON PATTERNED MEDIA - An apparatus, system, and method comprise a magnetoresistive head configured to respond to magnetization states of patterned cells formed on a patterned medium. The magnetoresistive head detects the magnetization states of at least two patterned cells formed on a patterned medium. The magnetoresistive head generates a readback signal based on the magnetization state of the at least two patterned cells. A detector circuit coupled to the head determines a bit pattern corresponding to the readback signal. A processor circuit coupled to the detector circuit determines positional information associated with the magnetoresistive head relative to the at least two patterned cells based on the bit pattern. The system further comprises a patterned medium. | 09-23-2010 |
20110280515 | COUPLED PLASMONIC WAVEGUIDES AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - An apparatus and corresponding method in which the apparatus includes a dielectric waveguide and a metallic waveguide. The dielectric waveguide has an effective mode index and a longitudinal dimension. The metallic waveguide has a longitudinal dimension and supports a surface plasmonic mode of propagation for a wavelength lambda. The metallic waveguide and the dielectric waveguide are adjacent to each other and overlap each other by a length along the longitudinal dimensions of both the dielectric waveguide and the metallic waveguide, wherein the length is greater than the wavelength lambda in the metallic waveguide. The metallic waveguide is coupled to the dielectric waveguide where the metallic waveguide and the dielectric waveguide overlap each other. | 11-17-2011 |
20140050486 | Dielectric Resonator Driven Near Field Transducer - An optical device includes a near field transducer; and a dielectric resonant structure coupled to the near field transducer; wherein the dielectric resonant structure comprises a dielectric material that decreases a dissipation of energy in the dielectric resonant structure, relative to other dissipations of energy associated with other materials; and wherein the decrease in the dissipation of energy increases an efficiency of energy transfer from the near field transducer to a target structure, relative to other efficiencies of energy transfer from the near field transducer to the target structure. | 02-20-2014 |
20140099054 | Coupled Plasmonic Waveguides and Associated Apparatuses and Methods - An apparatus and corresponding method in which the apparatus includes a dielectric waveguide and a metallic waveguide. The dielectric waveguide has an effective mode index and a longitudinal dimension. The metallic waveguide has a longitudinal dimension and supports a surface plasmonic mode of propagation for a wavelength lambda. The metallic waveguide and the dielectric waveguide are adjacent to each other and overlap each other by a length along the longitudinal dimensions of both the dielectric waveguide and the metallic waveguide, wherein the length is greater than the wavelength lambda in the metallic waveguide. The metallic waveguide is coupled to the dielectric waveguide where the metallic waveguide and the dielectric waveguide overlap each other. | 04-10-2014 |
20150318472 | DETERMINISTIC SEEDING OF SWITCHING FILAMENT IN OXIDE-BASED MEMRISTIVE DEVICES - A method for manufacturing an RRAM cell includes providing a metal-insulator-metal stack and exposing a subsection of a MIM stack to particle bombardment and/or radiation. Exposing a subsection of the MIM stack to particle bombardment and/or radiation forms localized defects in the functional layer of the MIM stack, thereby reducing the required forming voltage of the RRAM cell and further providing precise control over the location of a conductive filament created in the MIM stack during forming of the device. | 11-05-2015 |
Jason M. Bain, Vail, AZ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120228884 | ELECTRICAL POWER INITIATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosed system, device and method for an electrical power initiator generally includes: a starter in communication with a trigger system and a generator, wherein the trigger is configured to activate the starter in response to an accelerating force and the generator is configured to produce electrical power in response to the activation of the starter. | 09-13-2012 |
Jennifer Allise Bain, Oxford, AL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090278367 | Apparatus for picking up man made or other objects placed on any environmental surface and process for using the apparatus - Apparatus lifting objects with wire forming two looped, springy wire elements crossing in “x”, ending in loops with terminus 304 degrees leaving 56 degree hooks, handle of any length or material, Strong magnet glued in handle top, countersunk ⅛″, backup securement by 2 Allen screws through handle, steel removable cover for magnet, tapped receiving common arrowhead with steel point, Metal termination plate/end cap at bottom terminus of handle forming platform anchoring several apparatus elements, Sharply pointed arrowhead for piercing and picking items as paper, plastic, etc, Flexible, curved entrapment medium attached to termination plate/endcap of handle perpendicular to loops by screw and washer, Screw with washer and spacer attaching wire tops to handle allowing flexible wire movement, screw and washer attaching entrapment medium to attachment plate, 2 short pieces of hook/loop tape wrapping steel end cap, arrowhead maintaining contact with magnet preventing loss of point. | 11-12-2009 |
Jerry Daniel Bain, Seattle, WA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110055203 | VISUAL SEARCH AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL RESULTS - Methods, systems, graphical user interfaces, and computer-readable media for visually searching and exploring a set of objects are provided. A computer system executes a method that generates three-dimensional representations or two-dimensional representations for a set of objects in response to a user interaction with an interface that displays the three-dimensional representations or the two-dimensional representations. The interface includes filter controls, sorting controls, and classification controls, which are dynamically altered based on the content of a user query or the attributes of the objects in the three-dimensional representations or two-dimensional representations. | 03-03-2011 |
20130091471 | VISUAL SEARCH AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL RESULTS - Methods, systems, graphical user interfaces, and computer-readable media for visually searching and exploring a set of objects are provided. A computer system executes a method that generates three-dimensional representations or two-dimensional representations for a set of objects in response to a user interaction with an interface that displays the three-dimensional representations or the two-dimensional representations. The interface includes filter controls, sorting controls, and classification controls, which are dynamically altered based on the content of a user query or the attributes of the objects in the three-dimensional representations or two-dimensional representations. | 04-11-2013 |
Jessica Leigh Bain, Oxford, AL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090278367 | Apparatus for picking up man made or other objects placed on any environmental surface and process for using the apparatus - Apparatus lifting objects with wire forming two looped, springy wire elements crossing in “x”, ending in loops with terminus 304 degrees leaving 56 degree hooks, handle of any length or material, Strong magnet glued in handle top, countersunk ⅛″, backup securement by 2 Allen screws through handle, steel removable cover for magnet, tapped receiving common arrowhead with steel point, Metal termination plate/end cap at bottom terminus of handle forming platform anchoring several apparatus elements, Sharply pointed arrowhead for piercing and picking items as paper, plastic, etc, Flexible, curved entrapment medium attached to termination plate/endcap of handle perpendicular to loops by screw and washer, Screw with washer and spacer attaching wire tops to handle allowing flexible wire movement, screw and washer attaching entrapment medium to attachment plate, 2 short pieces of hook/loop tape wrapping steel end cap, arrowhead maintaining contact with magnet preventing loss of point. | 11-12-2009 |
John Bain, Federal Way, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130054238 | Using Multiple Modality Input to Feedback Context for Natural Language Understanding - Input context for a statistical dialog manager may be provided. Upon receiving a spoken query from a user, the query may be categorized according to at least one context clue. The spoken query may then be converted to text according to a statistical dialog manager associated with the category of the query and a response to the spoken query may be provided to the user. | 02-28-2013 |
Judith Bain, Palos Verdes Estates, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20160050345 | INFRARED VIDEO DISPLAY EYEWEAR - A wearable display apparatus for viewing video images of scenes and/or objects illuminated with infrared light, the display apparatus including a transparent display that is positioned in a user's field of vision when the display apparatus is worn, a stereoscopic video camera device including at least two cameras that each capture reflected infrared light images of a surrounding environment and a projection system that receives the infrared light images from the stereoscopic camera device, and simultaneously projects (i) a first infrared-illuminated video image in real-time onto a left eye viewport portion of the transparent display that overlaps a user's left eye field of vision and (ii) a second infrared-illuminated video image in real-time onto a right eye viewport portion of the transparent display that overlaps a user's right eye field of vision. | 02-18-2016 |
Juliana Bain, Arlington, VA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120297525 | Helmet for Reducing Concussive Forces During Collision - An improved design for a helmet to reduce injuries caused by helmet-to-helmet collisions. The helmet has a thin layer of padding added onto the hard shell of the helmet. The padding may be textured to add “crumple zones.” A thin, rugged, low-friction exterior cover is affixed to the padding. In one embodiment of the helmet, the cover is separated slightly from the padding to provide air space. The air space, combined with the textured padding, provides a substantial reduction in peak acceleration resulting from a helmet-to-helmet collision. | 11-29-2012 |
Kelly L. Bain, Colorado Springs, CO US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130185369 | COMMUNICATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - The invention generally relates to a communication and notification system and method thereof, and more particularly to a method and system for providing, tracking, sending reminders, and receiving communications/notifications in response to end-users in a variety of commercial market segments, e.g., medical, governmental compliance and criminal. | 07-18-2013 |
Kenneth Rees Bain, Loveland, OH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090000706 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AND REFINING FINAL GRAIN SIZE IN SUPERSOLVUS HEAT TREATED NICKEL-BASE SUPERALLOYS - A method of forming a component from a gamma prime precipitation-strengthened nickel-base superalloy. The method entails formulating the superalloy to have a sufficiently high carbon content and forging the superalloy at sufficiently high local strain rates so that, following a supersolvus heat treatment, the component is characterized by a fine and substantially uniform grain size distribution, preferably finer than ASTM 7 and more preferably in a range of about ASTM 8 to 10. | 01-01-2009 |
20100303665 | NICKEL-BASE SUPERALLOYS AND COMPONENTS FORMED THEREOF - A gamma prime nickel-base superalloy and components formed therefrom that exhibit improved high-temperature dwell capabilities, including creep and hold time fatigue crack growth behavior. A particular example of a component is a powder metallurgy turbine disk of a gas turbine engine. The gamma-prime nickel-base superalloy contains, by weight, 16.0 to 30.0% cobalt, 11.5 to 15.0% chromium, 4.0 to 6.0% tantalum, 2.0 to 4.0% aluminum, 1.5 to 6.0% titanium, up to 5.0% tungsten, 1.0 to 7.0% molybdenum, up to 3.5% niobium, up to 1.0% hafnium, 0.02 to 0.20% carbon, 0.01 to 0.05% boron, 0.02 to 0.10% zirconium, the balance essentially nickel and impurities, wherein the titanium:aluminum weight ratio is 0.5 to 2.0. | 12-02-2010 |
20100303666 | NICKEL-BASE SUPERALLOYS AND COMPONENTS FORMED THEREOF - A gamma prime nickel-base superalloy and components formed therefrom that exhibit improved high-temperature dwell capabilities, including creep and hold time fatigue crack growth behavior. A particular example of a component is a powder metallurgy turbine disk of a gas turbine engine. The gamma-prime nickel-base superalloy contains, by weight, 18.0 to 30.0% cobalt, 11.4 to 16.0% chromium, up to 6.0% tantalum, 2.5 to 3.5% aluminum, 2.5 to 4.0% titanium, 5.5 to 7.5% molybdenum, up to 2.0% niobium, up to 2.0% hafnium, 0.04 to 0.20% carbon, 0.01 to 0.05% boron, 0.03 to 0.09% zirconium, the balance essentially nickel and impurities, wherein the titanium:aluminum weight ratio is 0.71 to 1.60. | 12-02-2010 |
20100329876 | NICKEL-BASE SUPERALLOYS AND COMPONENTS FORMED THEREOF - Gamma prime nickel-base superalloy and components formed therefrom. The alloy contains, by weight, 11.3 to 13.3% cobalt, 12.4 to 15.2% chromium, 2.1 to 2.7% aluminum, 3.6 to 5.8% titanium, 3.5 to 4.5% tungsten, 3.1 to 3.8% molybdenum, 0.0 to 1.2% niobium, 0.0 to 2.3% tantalum, 0.0 to 0.5% hafnium, 0.040 to 0.100% carbon, 0.010 to 0.046% boron, 0.030 to 0.080% zirconium, the balance nickel and impurities, wherein the Nb+Ta content is 0.0-3.5%. | 12-30-2010 |
20100329883 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING AND REFINING FINAL GRAIN SIZE IN SUPERSOLVUS HEAT TREATED NICKEL-BASE SUPERALLOYS - A gamma prime precipitation-strengthened nickel-base superalloy and method of forging an article from the superalloy to promote a low cycle fatigue resistance and high temperature dwell behavior of the article. The superalloy has a composition of, by weight, 16.0-22.4% cobalt, 6.6-14.3% chromium, 2.6-4.8% aluminum, 2.4-4.6% titanium, 1.4-3.5% tantalum, 0.9-3.0% niobium, 1.9-4.0% tungsten, 1.9-3.9% molybdenum, 0.0-2.5% rhenium, greater than 0.05% carbon, at least 0.1% hafnium, 0.02-0.10% boron, 0.03-0.10% zirconium, the balance nickel and incidental impurities. A billet is formed of the superalloy and worked at a temperature below the gamma prime solvus temperature of the superalloy so as to form a worked article, which is then heat treated above the gamma prime solvus temperature of the superalloy to uniformly coarsen the grains of the article, after which the article is cooled to reprecipitate gamma prime. The article has an average grain size of not coarser than ASTM 7 and is substantially free of critical grain growth. | 12-30-2010 |
20110203707 | NICKEL-BASE ALLOY, PROCESSING THEREFOR, AND COMPONENTS FORMED THEREOF - A gamma prime nickel-base superalloy and components formed therefrom that exhibit improved high-temperature dwell capabilities, including creep and dwell fatigue crack growth behavior. The superalloy contains, by weight, 10.00 to 22.0% cobalt, 10.0 to 14.0% chromium, 4.0 to 6.0% tantalum, 2.0 to 4.0% aluminum, 2.0 to 6.0% titanium, 1.5 to 5.0% tungsten, 1.5 to 5.0% molybdenum, 1.0 to 3.5% niobium, 0.05 to 0.6% hafnium, 0.02 to 0.10% carbon, 0.01 to 0.40% boron, 0.02 to 0.10% zirconium, the balance essentially nickel and impurities, wherein the titanium:aluminum weight ratio is 0.7 to 1.5. The superalloy is hot worked and heat treated to contain cellular gamma prime precipitates that distort grain boundaries, creating tortuous grain boundary fracture paths that are believed to promote the fatigue crack growth resistance of the superalloy. | 08-25-2011 |
20130167979 | METHOD OF PREDICTING QUENCH CRACKING IN COMPONENTS FORMED BY HIGH DEFORMATION PROCESSES - A process for heat treating a component formed of an alloy. The process includes manipulating uniaxial strain test data of the alloy using a triaxiality factor to determine an equivalent multiaxial stress state. Conditions are then applied to the multiaxial stress state to identify a cooling path for the component. The cooling path includes boundaries for heat treatment temperatures and cooling rates that do not exceed predetermined stresses or strains and/or avoid predetermined residual stress patterns in the alloy. The component is then heated to a heat treatment temperature and quenched according to the cooling path identified in the applying step. | 07-04-2013 |
20140205449 | SUPERALLOYS AND COMPONENTS FORMED THEREOF - A gamma prime nickel-base superalloy and components formed therefrom that exhibit improved high-temperature dwell capabilities, including creep and hold time fatigue crack growth behavior. A particular example of a component is a powder metallurgy turbine disk of a gas turbine engine. The gamma-prime nickel-base superalloy contains, by weight: 16.0 to 30.0% cobalt; 9.5 to 12.5% chromium; 4.0 to 6.0% tantalum; 2.0 to 4.0% aluminum; 2.0 to 3.4% titanium; 3.0 to 6.0% tungsten; 1.0 to 4.0% molybdenum; 1.5 to 3.5% niobium; up to 1.0% hafnium; 0.02 to 0.20% carbon; 0.01 to 0.05% boron; 0.02 to 0.10% zirconium; the balance essentially nickel and impurities. The superalloy has a W+Nb−Cr value of at least −6, is free of observable amounts of sigma and eta phases, and exhibits a time to 0.2% creep at 1300° F. and 100 ksi of at least 1000 hours. | 07-24-2014 |
Kenneth Rees Bain, Cincinnati, OH US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20160031186 | COATINGS FOR METALLIC SUBSTRATES - Coatings for substrates, such as superalloy substrates, are provided. The coating can include: 15 wt % to 45 wt % cobalt; 20 wt % to 40 wt % chromium; 2 wt % to 15 wt % aluminum; 0.1 wt % to 1 wt % yttrium; and nickel. The coatings may include nickel, cobalt, chromium and aluminum, and other optional additives to improve oxidation and corrosion resistance of the substrate without significant debit to its mechanical properties. | 02-04-2016 |
Kent S. Bain, Fairfield, CT US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110085037 | Apparatus and Method for Operating a Multi-Unit Storage Facility - A system and method of operating a multi-user storage facility is provided. For each distinct user of the storage facility, the distinct user is associated with at least one storage unit of the facility. Video monitoring of the at least one storage unit is provided producing a video output. Each distinct user is provided over a digital communication network with private access to a view of the video output associated with the user. In this manner, each of a plurality of distinct users has access to a view of the video output associated with the user. | 04-14-2011 |
Lille Jeanette Bain, Camden, AR US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100313464 | Seat Mounted Lure Container - A waterproof fishing lure container for storage and easy access of fishing lures and fishing gear in a mountable and detachable fashion to the boat under the fisherman's seat. The container is rectangular shaped and has a hollow shaft which closes around the fisherman's seat and is attached to the inside surface of the boat via a hinged lock-down plate for easy installation and removal. The container is mounted under the fisherman's seat on a boat for easy access to the lures while fishing. | 12-16-2010 |
Mark Bain, Mountain View, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130084214 | Ion-Selective Ion Concentration Meter - An ion concentration meter measures a concentration of an ion in a solution by exposing both an ISFET gate and a reference electrode within a filtered test area. In preferred embodiments, the test area filters preferred compounds from a solution being tested by occluding an opening to the test area with a species-selective membrane. Contemplated species-selective membranes include silicate membranes, chalcogenide membranes, lanthanum fluoride membranes, and valinomycin membranes. | 04-04-2013 |
20130085701 | Self-Calibrating Ion Meter - An ion meter is calibrated by providing two ISFETS with different areas, where the two gate areas are used to calibrate the two ISFETS with respect to one another. The use of two ISFET gates that can be calibrated with respect to one another eliminates the need for an ion meter to be recalibrated before every use, and allows the ion meter to measure the concentration in the solution over an extended period of time. | 04-04-2013 |
Mark Bain, Shelby Township, MI US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110147114 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SOUND ABATEMENT OF AN ABDOMINAL STOMA - The present invention provides methods and devices for the abatement of noise emanating from surgically created abdominal stomas. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a sound abatement device for an abdominal stoma. The device includes a noise suppressor formed of sound dampening material, which defines an opening and cavity suitable in size and shape for receiving and enveloping a stoma formed through a body wall of an individual. The device further includes a support arm extending from the noise suppressor, which includes a first end connected to the noise suppressor and a second end disposed opposite thereof. The device further includes a base member disposed proximate the second end of the support arm, which includes an attachment for connection to an individual. The device also includes an attachment feature for releasable attachment of the second end of the support arm to the base. | 06-23-2011 |
Mark Bain, Cameron Park, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100109243 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL GAME - A three-dimensional version of the popular Sudoku game is disclosed which may include a game board having a plurality of two-dimensional matrices disposed thereon. Each of the two-dimensional matrices may have a plurality of positions for entering solutions. The game board may further specify an ordered layering for the plurality of the two-dimensional matrices such that the plurality of two-dimensional matrices may be conceptualized as a three-dimensional structure. Correct solutions for the positions of the two-dimensional matrices must be satisfied in three-dimensions in accordance with the three-dimensional structure. | 05-06-2010 |
Mary Elizabeth Bain, Woodstock, GA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140207301 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RESTORING POWER BASED ON FORECASTED LOADS - A method for restoring power based on forecasted loads is described. The method includes identifying at least one zone within a power distribution network and predicting an energy demand of the at least one zone. The method also includes identifying at least one alternate source of power for the at least one zone, identifying at least one switch within the power distribution network capable of supplying power from the at least one alternate source to the at least one zone, and generating a restoration plan for restoring power to the at least one zone. | 07-24-2014 |
Matthew R. Bain, Colby, KS US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120042561 | TURKEY TAIL FAN SUPPORT DECOY - A turkey decoy for receiving and supporting a real or artificial turkey tail fan is disclosed herein. The turkey decoy can be configured in a stake-supported configuration where the turkey tail fan is supported on a stake and remotely movable by a hunter operating the turkey decoy. Alternatively, the turkey decoy can be configured in a clamp-supported configuration where the turkey tail fan is supported on a clamp that a hunter can hold or attach to a variety of structures in the hunting environment. | 02-23-2012 |
20130045470 | DEVICE FOR FIXING A TURKEY TAIL FAN - Apparatuses and methods for fixing a turkey tail fan are provided. The apparatuses can include a top and bottom sheet, an angled member, and a plurality of fasteners for fixing a turkey tail fan in a natural spread configuration. A kit for fixing and displaying a turkey tail fan is further provided. | 02-21-2013 |
20140321909 | TURKEY TAIL FAN SUPPORT DECOY - A turkey decoy for receiving and supporting a real or artificial turkey tail fan is disclosed herein. The turkey decoy can be configured in a stake-supported configuration where the turkey tail fan is supported on a stake and remotely movable by a hunter operating the turkey decoy. Alternatively, the turkey decoy can be configured in a clamp-supported configuration where the turkey tail fan is supported on a clamp that a hunter can hold or attach to a variety of structures in the hunting environment. | 10-30-2014 |
Milton Forrest Bain, Muscle Shoals, AL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150144855 | INSULATED FENCE TENSIONER - An insulated fence tensioner for use with a flexible polymer fence rail having at least one electrically conductive member has a metal barrel including a slot for receiving an end of the fence rail. An electrically non-conductive tubular liner is situated within the metal barrel, the liner including two edges defining a slot aligned with the metal barrel slot. An electrically non-conductive sleeve surrounds the metal barrel, the sleeve including two edges defining a slot aligned with the metal barrel slot. One set of the liner and sleeve edges are formed as a pair of folded edges positioned to penetrate the metal barrel slot and overlap the other set of the edges. An electrically non-conductive flange is positioned between the electrically conductive member of the flexible polymer fence rail and the metal mounting bracket of the fence tensioner. | 05-28-2015 |
Norial Bain, Washington, DC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090264140 | System and Method for Operating a Smart Messaging Network - A secure computer system and method is disclosed for providing an online platform whereby text messages are smartly shared with the intent to form social networks. The system allows easy and reliable transmission of mass text messages along with exchange of information to and from a myriad of contributory sources. Among other features, subscribers may choose the time and frequency of received smart messages of particular interest. Among other features, the system allows organizations, particularly educational institutions, to communicate on a widespread and timely basis. Advertising accounts are provided and users may customize the look and feel of smart messages. | 10-22-2009 |
Norial P. Bain, Washington, DC US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100316501 | OMNI-DIRECTIONAL FAN DEVICE - An omni-directional air flow device, for example, a fan or a vent associated with a fan, comprises a swivel control point providing almost a spherical range of motion of the air flow device so that air may flow in any direction. The omni-directional air flow device may comprise a user input device for receiving a program for controlling movement of the air flow device through a pre-determined path within the spherical range of motion and for controlling air flow velocity as the air flow device follows the pre-determined path. Moreover, the device may further comprise a controller and memory for storing data representing the pre-determined path and varying air flow velocities along the path. When provided with temperature and humidity sensors coupled to the processor, the processor may calculate a comfort index and adjust the pre-determined path or air flow velocity accordingly. Links between the sensors and the processor, the swivel point and the processor and the user input device and the processor may be wireless. | 12-16-2010 |
Oakford George Bain, Yuma, AZ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120021911 | Plant Treatment Compositions and Methods for Their Use - Plant treatment compositions comprising metal alginate salts and at least one amine compound are useful in the treatment of plants, particularly food crops. The metal alginate salts are found to be highly effective in the absence of herbicides, fungicides and pesticides. | 01-26-2012 |
20130172184 | Plant Treatment Compositions and Methods for their Use - Plant treatment compositions comprising metal alginate salts and further containing at least one amine compound (sometimes also herein referred to as the “first amine compound”), and additionally includes at least a pH buffer composition comprising a second amine compound (sometimes also herein referred to as the “second amine compound”), which compositions useful in the treatment of plants, particularly food crops. In certain embodiments, the plant treatment compositions are highly effective even wherein the content of metallic copper present is 500 ppm or even less in the plant treatment composition used to treat plants or crops. The plant treatment compositions are found to be highly effective even in the absence of herbicides, fungicides and pesticides. | 07-04-2013 |
20130203842 | PESTICIDE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A WIDE VARIETY OF PESTS - A pesticidal composition including at least one substance derived from | 08-08-2013 |
Oaxford George Bain, Yuma, AZ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140213544 | Plant Treatment Compositions and Methods for Their Use - Plant treatment compositions comprising metal alginate salts and at least one amine compound are useful in the treatment of plants, particularly food crops. The metal alginate salts are found to be highly effective in the absence of herbicides, fungicides and pesticides. | 07-31-2014 |
Ronald G. Bain, Salem, NY US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080257511 | OUTLET DEVICE FOR A PRESSURIZED VESSEL HAVING A COMBINED RADIAL BEARING AND HYDRAULIC DRIVE MOTOR - An outlet device and motor assembly for a pressured vessel is disclosed, where the assembly includes: a generally vertical drive shaft extending below and through the vessel and coupled to a rotating mechanism within the vessel; a stationary outlet housing supporting the drive shaft; a thrust bearing mounted on the outlet housing and around the drive shaft to rotationally engage the drive shaft; a hydraulic drive coupled to rotationally drive the drive shaft, and a radial bearing mounted around the drive shaft to rotationally engage the drive shaft and said radial bearing is at or below the hydraulic drive. | 10-23-2008 |
S. Clayton Bain, Phoenix, AZ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110166889 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING REVENUE DISTRIBUTION - The system monitors user actions in a user payment system and provides targeted advertisements to a user where the user opts-in as a participant in an advertising program. The system is further configured to track and distribute revenue from the advertising program to various parties including the user, healthcare providers, and user payment systems providers. | 07-07-2011 |
20130275144 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS AND MARKET CREATION - In various embodiments, the systems, methods and computer readable media (collectively “systems”) described herein are capable of requesting, collecting, and/or otherwise facilitating self-payment of healthcare related receivables. Moreover, in various embodiments, the systems may create, bundle and/or monetize and sell receivables. In various embodiments, bundles or receivables may be sold in an electronic market place. These bundles may be presented to potential buyers through a dashboard, The system may be capable of evaluating and associated a real-time value with the receivable. | 10-17-2013 |
20140039933 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING REVENUE DISTRIBUTION - The system monitors user actions in a user payment system and provides targeted advertisements to a user where the user opts-in as a participant in an advertising program. The system is further configured to track and distribute revenue from the advertising program to various parties including the user, healthcare providers, and user payment systems providers. | 02-06-2014 |
20140122135 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RANKING AND SELECTING ELIGIBILITY VENDORS - In various embodiments, a computer-based method may comprise: compiling, by a vendor ranking computer, eligibility rules and vendor statistics regarding vendor eligibility performance; receiving, by the computer, an eligibility request comprising eligibility parameters; querying, by the computer and based upon the eligibility parameters, a vendor database to determine a subset of eligibility vendors; analyzing, by the computer and based upon at least one of the eligibility rules and the vendor statistics, the subset of eligibility vendors; ranking, by the computer and based upon the analyzing, each vendor in the subset of vendors to produce a ranked vendor list; and providing, by the computer, the ranked vendor list to an eligibility system. | 05-01-2014 |
Shannon Lee Bain, Boston, MA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140188803 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC SYNCHRONIZATION OF RECENTLY MODIFIED DATA - The present disclosure describes systems and methods for automatic synchronization of recently modified data between a plurality of devices. A device may identify newly utilized files stored on the device, and a synchronization engine may synchronize these files to one or more additional devices. The synchronization engine may record a storage location of the files on the first device, and may transmit the files for storage in a hidden directory on the other devices. After modification, a file may be synchronized back to the initial device. The synchronization engine on the initial device may retrieve the storage location of the modified file, and may replace the previous version of the file with the newly received modified file, in the original storage location. The user may view and edit recently utilized files on any device, while maintaining their original storage locations on each device and without having to manually manage files. | 07-03-2014 |
Steve Bain, Shoreline, WA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120277156 | INHIBITION OF PATHOLOGICAL BONE FORMATION - Described are methods of inhibiting heterotopic ossification (HO) in a subject in need thereof. The methods involve administering an effective amount of a proprioception inhibitor to the subject, whereby HO is inhibited or prevented. The present invention also relates to a method of treating a subject with bone trauma. This involves administering a proprioception inhibitor to the subject under conditions effective to treat the bone trauma, where the proprioception inhibitor prevents or inhibits HO. | 11-01-2012 |
Stuart Bain, Jersey City, NJ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110302085 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERIFYING CUSTOMER SUPPLIED FINANCIAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION USING DEBIT AND CREDIT TRANSACTIONS - Embodiment of the invention describe methods and systems for verifying customer supplied financial account information verification using debit and credit transactions. These methods include electronically transmitting an electronic debit and credit transaction to the customer financial account, based on the customer supplied financial account information. The method also includes electronically transmitting a first statement descriptor, as part of at least one of the electronic debit transaction and the electronic credit transaction, that includes a first verification code. The method also includes electronically receiving, from the customer, a second verification code, and comparing, by the computer system, the transmitted first verification code with the received second verification code with respect to each other. The method also includes verifying, by the computer system, the customer supplied financial account information based on the comparison of the verification codes. | 12-08-2011 |
20130268441 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERIFYING CUSTOMER SUPPLIED FINANCIAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION USING DEBIT AND CREDIT TRANSACTIONS - Embodiment of the invention describe methods and systems for verifying customer supplied financial account information verification using debit and credit transactions. These methods include electronically transmitting an electronic debit and credit transaction to the customer financial account, based on the customer supplied financial account information. The method also includes electronically transmitting a first statement descriptor, as part of at least one of the electronic debit transaction and the electronic credit transaction, that includes a first verification code. The method also includes electronically receiving, from the customer, a second verification code, and comparing, by the computer system, the transmitted first verification code with the received second verification code with respect to each other. The method also includes verifying, by the computer system, the customer supplied financial account information based on the comparison of the verification codes. | 10-10-2013 |
Stuart Bain, Martinsville, NJ US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090319426 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERIFYING CUSTOMER SUPPLIED FINANCIAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION VERIFICATION USING DEBIT AND CREDIT TRANSACTIONS - Embodiment of the invention describe methods and systems for verifying customer supplied financial account information verification using debit and credit transactions. These methods include electronically transmitting an electronic debit and credit transaction to the customer financial account, based on the customer supplied financial account information. The method also includes electronically transmitting a first statement descriptor, as part of at least one of the electronic debit transaction and the electronic credit transaction, that includes a first verification code. The method also includes electronically receiving, from the customer, a second verification code, and comparing, by the computer system, the transmitted first verification code with the received second verification code with respect to each other. The method also includes verifying, by the computer system, the customer supplied financial account information based on the comparison of the verification codes. | 12-24-2009 |
20100187303 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER IDENTIFICATION STRING GENERATION FOR SELECTION OF A FUNCTION - Systems and methods for the generation of user identification strings (UIS) used with multi-function operation vehicles are provided. In some embodiments, a system for activating a user operation vehicle can include an activation portal, a verifier and a UIS generator. The activation portal can request a base UIS and a vehicle code identifying a user operation vehicle be supplied by a user. Then, using an encryptor and a communications module, the activation portal can generate an encrypted base UIS and communicate the encrypted base UIS and the vehicle code to the verifier. The verifier can then authenticate the user and identify functions that are linked to the user operation vehicle. The UIS generator can include a decryptor and a UIS generation module to generate a unique account-specific UIS from the encrypted base UIS for each account linked to the user operation vehicle by modifying the base UIS. | 07-29-2010 |
20100191652 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADDING FUNCTIONALITY TO A UIS FOR USE AT A POINT OF INTERACTION - Systems and methods for the addition of functionality to a user identification string (UIS) at a point of interaction (POI) are provided. A UIS is first requested from the user at a POI. According to some embodiments, the user enters a modified UIS (MUIS) at the POI. The MUIS can include a UIS along with a user code. An authorization request is then created by the POI device, wherein the request can include information such as, but not limited to, a vehicle code, the MUIS, POI location identifier, function deduction amounts, and/or the like. An action (e.g. rounding sweep, linking a function to the user operation vehicle, etc.) associated with the user code, if present, is determined and implemented. An approval or denial of the authorization request is then sent to the POI device after the action has been applied and the request has been processed. | 07-29-2010 |
20100241567 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VERIFYING CUSTOMER SUPPLIED FINANCIAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION USING DEBIT AND CREDIT TRANSACTIONS - Embodiment of the invention describe methods and systems for verifying customer supplied financial account information verification using debit and credit transactions. These methods include electronically transmitting an electronic debit and credit transaction to the customer financial account, based on the customer supplied financial account information. The method also includes electronically transmitting a first statement descriptor, as part of at least one of the electronic debit transaction and the electronic credit transaction, that includes a first verification code. The method also includes electronically receiving, from the customer, a second verification code, and comparing, by the computer system, the transmitted first verification code with the received second verification code with respect to each other. The method also includes verifying, by the computer system, the customer supplied financial account information based on the comparison of the verification codes. | 09-23-2010 |
Susan Kay Bain, Walnut, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090093848 | ENHANCED PEDICLE ROD CLAMP DEVICE - An enhanced pedicle rod clamp device for connecting two or more pedicle rods in spinal surgery is disclosed. The device may include an arm, an upper clamp, and a lower clamp, which are configured for coupling to a pedicle rod. The upper clamp may be coupled to the arm, and the lower clamp may be coupled to the upper clamp. The upper clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the lower clamp. The lower clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the upper clamp. | 04-09-2009 |
20130006308 | ENHANCED PEDICLE ROD CLAMP DEVICE - An enhanced pedicle rod clamp device for connecting two or more pedicle rods in spinal surgery is disclosed. The device may include an arm, an upper clamp, and a lower clamp, which are configured for coupling to a pedicle rod. The upper clamp may be coupled to the arm, and the lower clamp may be coupled to the upper clamp. The upper clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the lower clamp. The lower clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the upper clamp. | 01-03-2013 |
Tyler Bain, Tampa, FL US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100161448 | INTEGRATION OF REMOTE BIDDERS INTO MULTIPLE AND SIMULTANEOUS LIVE AUCTIONS - Multiple simultaneous auctions can be monitored and participated in using a single bidding device operated by a single remote bidder. A multi-windowed environment allows for the display of active bidding windows and docked bidding windows. The active bidding windows are fully functional bidding windows and include auction status, product information and the like. The docked bidding windows provide a subset of the information but, nonetheless provide real-time auction status information and allows for bidders to enter bids into the auctioning process without having to move the bidding window into an active status. A customer-identifier selector of identifier allows the remote bidder to associate a customer with a particular bidding window. The customer-identifier advantageously helps the remote bidder to track who purchased items are associated with, as well as providing control structure over the bidding process. | 06-24-2010 |
Wendy R. Bain, North St. Paul, MN US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090070743 | System and method for analyzing software applications - Techniques are provided to analyze software applications, and in particular, to obtain visibility to the execution of a database application. As the software application issues requests to a database, the system determines based on a first set of programmable parameters whether the requests are of a type to trigger data collection. If so, a second set of programmable parameters are utilized to determine which data, if any, to collect for one or more sub-portions of the request. In one embodiment, the sub-portions are commands recognized by a database management system. Collected data is used to generate visual and textual models of the application. | 03-12-2009 |
William O. Bain, Leander, TX US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080239765 | System and Method for a Bridgeless Power Supply - A system and method for a bridgeless power supply is disclosed. The bridgeless power supply includes a digital control module that controls a first switch, a second switch, and a transistor, thereby the bridgeless power supply rectifies an alternating current (AC) variable input voltage and regulates a direct current (DC) output voltage. The digital control module applies a first and second control signal to the first and second switches thereby rectifying and regulating the AC variable input voltage. Additionally, the digital control module provides a high frequency and constant duty cycle third control signal to the transistor in series with an output transformer of the bridgeless power supply device, to assure primary-to-secondary isolation. | 10-02-2008 |