Beck, US
Alan D. Beck, Bow, NH US
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20090038090 | Hand-held electrical conductor cleaning apparatus - A hand-held electrical conductor cleaning apparatus including a frame having a handle section and a tube section; an abrasive member movably mounted in the tube section; a motor adapted to move the abrasive member inside the tube section; a battery connected to the motor; and a user control for actuating the motor. | 02-12-2009 |
20090313820 | Crimping Tool Connector Locator - Disclosed herein is a hydraulic tool working head guide. The hydraulic tool working head guide includes a main section having a general plate shape. The main section is adapted to be connected to an exterior surface of a hydraulic tool working head. The main section includes a slot having an open end at an edge of the main section and a closed end at a middle portion of the main section. The slot extends through a thickness of the main section. The closed end is adapted to be aligned with a receiving area of the hydraulic tool working head. The slot is adapted to substantially center a connector and/or a conductor in the receiving area. | 12-24-2009 |
20100236315 | Electrical connector configuring dies, tool and method - A die set adapted to remove an end of a substantially flat lug of an electrical connector. The die set includes a first die and a second die. The first die includes a first frame and a spring loaded member connected to the first frame. The first frame includes a first contact surface adapted to directly contact a first side of the lug. The second die includes a second frame having a second contact surface adapted to contact a second side of the lug at a position offset from the first contact surface. The spring loaded member is adapted to contact the first side of the lug directly opposite the second contact surface. The first and second contact surfaces are adapted to shear off the end of the lug from the electrical connector. | 09-23-2010 |
Amy Beck, Denver, CO US
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20090272405 | INGRESS/EGRESS SYSTEM FOR HYGIENE COMPLIANCE - A system and method for ensuring compliance with a hygiene requirement are provided. The system includes a automated cleaning station operatively associated with a locking mechanism. The automated cleaning station provides means for a user to wash one or more appendage and means for verifying that a full washing cycling was completed. The locking mechanism may be unlocked in response to complete verified washing cycle. The locking mechanism may provide access to, for example, a work area, a work station and/or a work item. | 11-05-2009 |
Andre Beck, Batavia, IL US
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20090089399 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Services Across Service Domains - The present invention supports services that span multiple service domains. In one embodiment, the present invention provides service-level interaction between an enterprise network and a non-enterprise network (or networks), thereby enabling enterprise users at remote locations (i.e., at home, on vacation, or at other locations remote from the enterprise location) to use services typically only available to the enterprise users while at the enterprise location (e.g., while in the office). The present invention provides a calendar notification service, whereby a calendar notification originating in an enterprise network is provided to a remote enterprise user via a non-enterprise network. The present invention provides an enterprise dialing plan service, whereby a remote enterprise user may register a remote user device to be able to use an enterprise dialing plan. Once registered, the remote enterprise user may use the enterprise dialing plan from the remote user device to place calls to local enterprise users at local user devices connected to the enterprise network and, similarly, local enterprise users may use the enterprise dialing plan to place calls to the remote enterprise user at the remote user device. | 04-02-2009 |
20090112778 | Method and Apparatus for Leveraging End User Terminals in Self-Learning Networks - The invention includes a method and apparatus for configuring a self-learning network using feedback information received from an end user terminal communicating via the self-learning network. A method includes receiving feedback information from the end user terminal, generating configuration information for at least one network element of the self-learning network using the received feedback information, and configuring the at least one network element using the generated configuration information. The at least one network element of the self-learning network is configured by executing commands on each of the at least one network element and/or by propagating configuration information to each of the at least one network element. The feedback information may include user and/or terminal feedback information. The configuration information may include any information adapted for use in configuring the at least one network element of the self-learning network (and may also include configuration information for the end user terminal). | 04-30-2009 |
20100217869 | TOPOLOGY AWARE CACHE COOPERATION - A content distribution network (CDN) comprising a hierarchy of content storage nodes (CSNs) or caches having storage space that is allocated between local space for storing locally popular content objects and federated space for storing a portion of the less popular content objects. Local space and federated space based upon changes in content object popularity and/or other utility factors. Optionally, parent/child (upstream/downstream) communication paths are used to migrate content between CSNs or caches of the same or different hierarchical levels to avoid utilizing higher price top hierarchical level communications channels. | 08-26-2010 |
20120327931 | GATEWAYS INTEGRATING NAME-BASED NETWORKS WITH HOST-BASED NETWORKS - A method of retrieving content from a network with a host-based network and a name-based network includes receiving, at a network node, a first message including at least one of a first host-based request and a first name-based interest, and transmitting, from the network node, a second message based on the at least one of the first host-based request and the first name-based interest. | 12-27-2012 |
20130007187 | TOPOLOGY AWARE CACHE STORAGE - A content distribution network (CDN) comprising a hierarchy of content storage nodes (CSNs) or caches having storage space that is allocated between local space for storing locally popular content objects and federated space for storing a portion of the less popular content objects. Local space and federated space based upon changes in content object popularity and/or other utility factors. Optionally, parent/child (upstream/downstream) communication paths are used to migrate content between CSNs or caches of the same or different hierarchical levels to avoid utilizing higher price top hierarchical level communications channels. | 01-03-2013 |
20130089033 | Method And System For Rate Adaptive Allocation Of Resources - The method includes retrieving subscriber and device information based on an application identifier and a GBR request indication, sending a message to a network entity, the message including a Quality of Service (QoS) Class Identifier (QCI), the QCI indicating an AGBR bearer is to be used for delivering content to a mobile unit, generating an AGBR bearer based on the QCI and a GBR setting and associating the content with the AGBR bearer. The method includes sending a message and the content to a network entity, the message including the QCI, scheduling the mobile unit on the AGBR bearer based on the QCI and communicating the content to the mobile unit based on the schedule. | 04-11-2013 |
20130091248 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING ADAPTIVE STREAMING VIDEO QUALITY BY OPTIMIZING RESOURCE ALLOCATION - A method of allocating resources for transmitting content from a network element in a communications network to one or more mobile devices each in communication with the network element may include receiving, at the network element, characteristic information corresponding to each of the one or more mobile devices; and generating one or more adaptive guaranteed bit rate (AGBR) values at the network element corresponding to each of the one or more mobile devices, respectively. The AGBR values may be GBR values generated for each of the one or more mobile devices based on the corresponding characteristic information. A first scheduling algorithm may be executed at the network element based on the one or more AGBR values; and resources may be allocated to the one or more mobile devices based on an output of the scheduling algorithm. | 04-11-2013 |
20130227102 | Chunk Request Scheduler for HTTP Adaptive Streaming - A chunk request scheduler is provided for HTTP adaptive streaming. Requests for media chunks are scheduled over a network by requesting the media chunks over at least one connection; storing the media chunks in at least one buffer; monitoring a level of the at least one buffer; and selectively switching between at least two predefined download strategies for the request based on the buffer level. Requests for media chunks can also be scheduled over a network by obtaining an ordering of the connections based on a rate of each connection; storing the media chunks in at least one buffer; and requesting the media chunks over the ordered plurality of connections based on a size of the media chunks. For example, audio chunk requests can be scheduled over TCP connections having a lower rate order and video chunk requests can be scheduled over TCP connections having a higher rate order. | 08-29-2013 |
20140089452 | CONTENT STREAM DELIVERY USING VARIABLE CACHE REPLACEMENT GRANULARITY - A method comprises associating at least one cache replacement granularity value with a given one of a plurality of content streams comprising a number of segments, receiving a request for a given segment of the given content stream in a network element, identifying a given portion of the given content stream which contains the given segment, updating a value corresponding to the given portion of the given content stream, and determining whether to store the given portion of the given content stream in a memory of the network element based at least in part on the updated value corresponding to the given portion. The at least one cache replacement granularity value represents a given number of segments, the given content stream being separable into one or more portions based at least in part on the at least one cache replacement granularity value. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089467 | CONTENT STREAM DELIVERY USING PRE-LOADED SEGMENTS - A method comprises receiving a first request for a first segment of a content stream in a network element from a given one of a plurality of clients, determining in the network element whether the first segment is stored in a memory of the network element, sending a second request for the first segment from the network element to a server responsive to the determining step, receiving a response comprising the first segment in the network element from the server responsive to the second request, and sending the first segment from the network element to the given one of the plurality of clients. The first segment is related to a second segment of the content stream, the relationship being transparent to the network element but being inferable based at least in part on at least one of the first request, the response and one or more prior requests. | 03-27-2014 |
20150055561 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SERVICES ACROSS SERVICE DOMAINS - The present invention supports services that span multiple service domains. In one embodiment, the present invention provides service-level interaction between an enterprise network and a non-enterprise network (or networks), thereby enabling enterprise users at remote locations (i.e., at home, on vacation, or at other locations remote from the enterprise location) to use services typically only available to the enterprise users while at the enterprise location (e.g., while in the office). The present invention provides a calendar notification service, whereby a calendar notification originating in an enterprise network is provided to a remote enterprise user via a non-enterprise network. The present invention provides an enterprise dialing plan service, whereby a remote enterprise user may register a remote user device to be able to use an enterprise dialing plan. Once registered, the remote enterprise user may use the enterprise dialing plan from the remote user device to place calls to local enterprise users at local user devices connected to the enterprise network and, similarly, local enterprise users may use the enterprise dialing plan to place calls to the remote enterprise user at the remote user device. | 02-26-2015 |
Andrew E. Beck, Ashburn, VA US
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20100178929 | Network Overlay Geo-Location System with Smart Antennas and Method of Operation - A system and method in a wireless communication system having plural base stations ( | 07-15-2010 |
20120315048 | MOBILE LOCATION IN A REMOTE RADIO HEAD ENVIRONMENT - A base station includes an antenna, a radio transceiver, an optical splitter, an optical-to-electrical converter, and a computation module. The antenna may be mounted to a tower and may be configured to receive an RF signal. The radio transceiver may be coupled to the antenna and mounted near the top of the tower. The transceiver may be configured to convert the RF signal to a baseband signal for transmission over a fiber optic link as a first optical signal. The splitter may be configured to split the first optical signal, received via the fiber optic link, into a second optical signal and a third optical signal. The optical-to-electrical converter may be configured to convert the second optical signal into an electrical digital signal including in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) data. The computation module may be configured to compute, based on the I/Q data, signal measurements for location of a mobile station. | 12-13-2012 |
Andy Dwayne Beck, Urbandale, IA US
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20090240430 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATION OF AN INNER BOUNDARY OF A WORK AREA - A boundary definer or data processor establishes an outer boundary of a work area and defines an offset between an inner boundary and the outer boundary. A reference path module or data processor defines a primary reference path with a target angular heading within the work area. The reference path module or data processor generates secondary reference paths spaced apart from and generally parallel to the primary reference path. An incident angle estimator estimates an incident angle of incidence of the vehicle with the outer boundary. The former or data processor establishes an inner boundary point spaced apart from the outer boundary by the offset and coextensive with a corresponding one of the reference paths. Further, the former or data processor interconnects the established inner boundary points to form the inner boundary. | 09-24-2009 |
Benjamin Janes Beck, Boston, MA US
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20100282785 | FABRIC TREATING SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES - A fabric treating system comprises an enclosure comprising a first wall, a second wall, and a fabric receiving space defined by the enclosure. The fabric treating system also comprises a support member positioned proximate to the first wall. The support member is configured to support one of a hanger configured to support a piece of fabric and the piece of fabric within the fabric receiving space. The fabric treating system also comprises a fabric tensioning system positioned at least on the second wall. The fabric tensioning system comprises at least a first fabric grasper configured to be attached to at least a first portion of the piece of fabric to apply tension to the piece of fabric. | 11-11-2010 |
Brian M. Beck, Omaha, NE US
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20080276547 | Low-Profile Miter Apparatus and System - A gutter cover inside miter to be used with both open valley and closed valley roof miters, where the gutter cover inside miter is formed by coupling two primary member having a stem, legs, a tapered trough, a diverter and a plurality of draining and guide vents oriented to accommodate a variety of water flows. The gutter cover inside miter is also used with an underlying gutter cover as a system to improve the functionality of the gutter cover. | 11-13-2008 |
20120272586 | LOW-PROFILE RAIN GUTTER SCREEN - A low-profile screen which allows water to pass through apertures formed therein to allow water to drain through the screen. A plurality of ridges are formed on the surface of the screen to allow water to drain at a number of different elevations, to increase the structural rigidity of the screen, to improve snow-melting, and to improve the screens reliance when compressive forces are exerted on the screen. Under compression the screen snaps into place. The ridges further promote debris being blown off of the surface of the screen. | 11-01-2012 |
Brian Robert Beck, Humphrey, NE US
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20090057204 | SAND DEWATERING DEVICE AND METHOD - A dewatering device for aggregate products such as sand and gravel to allow dewatering to a moisture within the range of 8% by weight. This energy efficient dewatering system uses an inclined rotatably mounted dewatering screw to initially dewater, followed by an associated vibratory dewatering screen to achieve combined results that neither an inclined dewatering screw or a vibratory screen can achieve separately. | 03-05-2009 |
Carl R. Beck, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20120149935 | Plasticiser Alcohol And Production Improvement - Embodiments of the invention disclosed herein relate to a process for the production of a C | 06-14-2012 |
20130204023 | Extraction Towers And Processes For Using The Same - The disclosure relates to processes and systems utilizing one or more extraction towers in the recovery and recycle of acid catalysts used in the production of carboxylic acids. The carboxylic acids may be neo-acids produced through the hydrocarboxylation of olefins or olefin mixtures. | 08-08-2013 |
Carl Robert Beck, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20110165355 | Process For Making Polyol Neoalkylester Plasticizers From Neo Acids - Provided are compositions, processes for making, and processes for using neoalkyl polyol esters and triglycerides as plasticizers. In one form, a neoalkylester triglyceride plasticizers can be produced by (i) drying a polyol feedstream; (ii) contacting in a reactor the dried polyol feedstream with a neoacid feedstream under effective temperature, pressure and time to form a neoalkylester plasticizer effluent stream, and (iii) purifying the neoalkylester plasticizer effluent stream to remove unreacted polyol and unreacted neoacid to form a neoalkylester plasticizer. Such plasticizers can be phthalate-free and provide outstanding properties including a suitable melting or pour point, glass transition temperature, low volatility, increased compatibility, increased hydrolytic stability, and excellent low temperature properties in a range of polymeric resins. | 07-07-2011 |
Carl W. Beck, Haysville, KS US
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20090129984 | CHEMICAL EXPOSURE INDICATION DEVICE - A chemical exposure indication device is disclosed. The device is removably attachable to a structure and includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface and an indicating layer overlying the first substrate surface. The indicating layer includes a coating material that is chemically reactive with a pre-determined chemical compound that is known to degrade the structure. When the coating material is exposed to that corrosive compound in a pre-determined level associated with degradation of a metallic structure, the coating material provides a visual indication of the presence of the corrosive compound. | 05-21-2009 |
20120258024 | CHEMICAL EXPOSURE INDICATION DEVICE - A chemical exposure indication device is disclosed. The device is removably attachable to a structure and includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface and an indicating layer overlying the first substrate surface. The indicating layer includes a coating material that is chemically reactive with a pre-determined chemical compound that is known to degrade the structure. When the coating material is exposed to that corrosive compound in a pre-determined level associated with degradation of a metallic structure, the coating material provides a visual indication of the presence of the corrosive compound. | 10-11-2012 |
20130068889 | WIRELESS REFUELING BOOM - A refueling boom is described. The refueling boom includes a non-telescoping portion configured to be coupled to a fuel tanker vehicle and a telescoping portion that is extendable and retractable relative to the non-telescoping portion. The telescoping portion includes a fuel nozzle. The refueling boom also includes a wireless communication system operable to enable wireless communication between a first location of the telescoping portion to a second location of the non-telescoping portion. The refueling boom also includes a control unit coupled to the telescoping portion. The control unit is operable to send first information to the fuel tanker vehicle via the wireless communication system and to receive second information from the fuel tanker vehicle via the wireless communication system. | 03-21-2013 |
Chelsea L. Beck, Queen Creek, AZ US
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20090047870 | Reverse Shallow Trench Isolation Process - A method of polishing a substrate surface containing silicon nitride and silicon oxide or silicon dioxide, comprising movably contacting the surface with a polishing pad and having a polishing composition disposed between the polishing pad and the surface, said polishing composition comprising 1) hydrous ceria abrasive; 2) polyvinylpyridine, vinyl pyridine copolymers, or both, and 3) water, wherein at 2 psi downpressure the silicon nitride removal rate is at least 500 angstroms per minute and the selectivity of silicon nitride to silicon oxide is at least 30. | 02-19-2009 |
Christian A. Beck, Ridgefield, CT US
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20090259602 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING POSTAL INDICIA SIZE - According to some embodiments, a method of operating a postal indicia printing apparatus comprises storing, in the apparatus, a first indicia image format comprising a first dimension, storing, in the apparatus, a second indicia image format comprising a second dimension that differs from the first dimension, prompting a user of the apparatus to select one of the first and second indicia image formats, receiving a signal indicative of a selection of one of the first and second indicia image formats, and printing, on a mail piece, an indicia image in accordance with the selected indicia image format. | 10-15-2009 |
Christopher D. Beck, Grenada, MS US
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20090249812 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRAINING CONDENSATE - An apparatus for draining condensate accumulated by an air handling unit element, the element presenting a footprint area, includes: a substantially unitary plurality of surfaces oriented between a first level and a second level and bounded by a peripheral wall. The first level is generally higher than the second level in an installed orientation. A first surface is situated substantially at the first level and is generally horizontal and presents a generally planar expanse generally coextensive with the footprint area in the installed orientation. A second surface generally extends from the second level at a first end of the apparatus to the first level at two loci separated by the first surface at a second end of the apparatus opposite the first end to orient the first surface in a generally nested relationship with respect to the second surface. At least one third surface joins the first and second surfaces. | 10-08-2009 |
20120159981 | DRAIN PAN FOR USE IN A HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to a drain pan that comprises a base pan section having a central air flow opening located therethough and an anchoring rim section located along the air flow opening. A condensate deflector is located at the air flow opening and at an end of the at least one anchoring rim section. The condensate deflector and anchoring rim section form a corner, wherein an upper portion of the corner extends along a same side of the opening as the anchoring rim section. The drain pan further comprises a condensate channel located between an outer perimeter of the base pan section and the condensate deflector. The condensate channel extends from one side of the base pan section to an opposing side of the base pan section. A method of fabricating the drain pan is also provided. | 06-28-2012 |
C. Joseph Beck, Wichita, KS US
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20120071726 | SPECULUM - A speculum having first and second arms beginning at a proximal point and ending at a distal end and having a cup positioned at the distal end, an attachment portion positioned on the first arm and proximal to the cup, and a user manipulation element positioned within the attachment portion. In another embodiment the speculum has a generally U-shaped frame having a proximal point and pair of distal ends, a pair of cups attached to the distal ends, a pair of user manipulation elements attached to the frame and positioned between the cups and the proximal point so that the user manipulation elements can rotate relative to the frame. | 03-22-2012 |
Curt J. Beck, Appleton, WI US
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20110163080 | Method and Apparatus For Welding With Limited Term Software - A method and apparatus for welding uses a power circuit and a controller connected to the power circuit. The controller included a welding program having a limited term. The program may be part of a system, or a stand alone program. The controller has a data port and the welding program and/or an authorization is received by the controller on the data port in one embodiment. The welding program includes a limited time module, a limited time in use module, a limited arc start module, a controlled short circuit program, and/or a pulse program in various embodiments. A second welding program, without a limited term module, may be provided. | 07-07-2011 |
20140069901 | Method and Apparatus For Welding With CV Control - A method and apparatus for welding is disclosed. The output is preferably a cyclical CV MIG output, and each cycle is divided into segments. An output parameter is sampled a plurality of times within one or more of the segments. The CV output is controlled within the at least one segment in response to the sampling. The parameter is output power, a resistance of the load, an output current, an output voltage, or functions thereof in various embodiments. The control loop is preferably a PI or PID loop. The loop may be applied only within a window. The set point may be taught or fixed. The system can be used to weld with a controlled arc length. | 03-13-2014 |
Darren D. Beck, Gretna, NE US
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20080222054 | METHOD FOR DEFINING A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AN ACCOUNT AND A GROUP - Defining a relationship between an account and a group. Accounts corresponding to different products are linked together to create a group so that group processing can be performed at the group level while independent processing of the accounts is performed at the account level. The relationship between a dependent account and the group is specified by a dependent strategy. A dependent strategy specified group level processing options for the account. The relationships between the accounts and the group are flexible to accommodate changes in the status of the group cardholders. | 09-11-2008 |
David F. Beck, Exeter, RI US
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20090317161 | PORTABLE PRINTER - Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation. | 12-24-2009 |
20110273860 | PRINTER MOBILITY AND SCALABILITY - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners. In some embodiments, the printer's housing can include a base portion and a defining portion, where the defining portion largely defines the printer's shape, size and aesthetics and the base portion defines the printer's minimum size. Also provided herein is a removable belt clip that may be affixed to a portable printer and/or other device. | 11-10-2011 |
20110274476 | LABEL PEELING, UNIVERSAL PRINTHEADS AND RELATED METHODS - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The circuit boards of a device can each be dedicated to different types of functionality and be installed into the device without the use of fasteners. | 11-10-2011 |
20110285765 | MOBILE PRINTER NETWORKING AND INTERFACING - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein. | 11-24-2011 |
20130108346 | LABEL PEELING, UNIVERSAL PRINTHEADS AND RELATED METHODS | 05-02-2013 |
20130336699 | PORTABLE PRINTER - Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation. | 12-19-2013 |
20140327927 | MOBILE PRINTER NETWORKING AND INTERFACING - Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein. | 11-06-2014 |
20150077498 | PORTABLE PRINTER - Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation. | 03-19-2015 |
David W. Beck, Santa Fe, NM US
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20080285619 | System and method for measuring temperature using electromagnetic transmissions within a well - Exemplary systems and methods are directed to measuring temperature in a borehole located below a surface of a landform using high-energy transmission. A sequence of electromagnetic (EM) energy pulses are generated from a signal generator located at the surface of the landform. The energy pulses are reflected at a ring frequency by one or more downhole transducers. The reflected energy pulses are received at a receiver, which is located at the surface, during a predetermined time interval. The receiver detects the received energy pulses through a time domain or frequency domain technique. Each detected ring frequency is correlated to an inductance of the associated downhole transducer. The inductance is correlated to a temperature of the borehole. | 11-20-2008 |
20090031796 | System and method for sensing pressure using an inductive element - Exemplary systems and method are directed to a sensing device, and to a pressure sensing system and method. An exemplary method includes supplying electromagnetic energy to a transducer which is configured to reflect the electromagnetic energy at a ring frequency determined by an inductance of the transducer, wherein the inductance changes in response to compression of the inductive element. The ring frequency of electromagnetic energy reflected by the transducer is correlated to a pressure value. | 02-05-2009 |
20090159361 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ACOUSTIC ENERGY IN A BOREHOLE - A system, method and device may be used to monitor acoustic energy in a borehole. Electromagnetic energy is used to energize a resonant circuit incorporating a sensor. The sensor modulates the electromagnetic energy in accordance with received acoustic energy and transmits the modulated energy so that it may be received and processed in order to obtain the desired measurements. | 06-25-2009 |
20090174409 | DOWNHOLE SENSOR INTERROGATION EMPLOYING COAXIAL CABLE - The present invention is directed to methods and systems for oil field downhole sensing and communication during drilling and/or production, wherein such methods and systems utilize coaxial cable to transmit electromagnetic (EM) energy, continuously or as a pulse, to passive downhole sensors. | 07-09-2009 |
20110022336 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENSING PRESSURE USING AN INDUCTIVE ELEMENT - Exemplary systems and method are directed to a sensing device, and to a pressure sensing system and method. An exemplary method includes supplying electromagnetic energy to a transducer which is configured to reflect the electromagnetic energy at a ring frequency determined by an inductance of the transducer, wherein the inductance changes in response to compression of the inductive element. The ring frequency of electromagnetic energy reflected by the transducer is correlated to a pressure value. | 01-27-2011 |
20120097388 | System And Method For Detecting Pressure In A Subterranean Environment - A sensor is configured to sense pressure in an isolated or subterranean environment. The sensor is configured to act as a capacitor with a capacitance that varies as a function of pressure. The sensor has a robust design with minimal moving parts, and in which any parts that do move do not communicate electrically through direct electrical conduction (e.g., through conductive leads). Instead, moving parts that participate in the performance of sensor as a capacitor receive and dispense electrical charge only through a dielectric fluid (e.g., a gas or liquid within the sensor). This may reduce hysterysis, lag, and/or friction with respect to pressure-dependent capacitor designs in which wiring is connected directly to moving parts. | 04-26-2012 |
20120211278 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE SENSING - A system, method and device may be used to monitor conditions in a borehole. Well tubing and casing act as a conductive pair for delivering power to one or more downhole active sensors. At the surface, power and signal are isolated so that the same conductive pair may act to transmit the sensor signals to the surface. In an embodiment, the sensor signals are RF signals and the surface electronics demodulate the RF signals from the sensor power. | 08-23-2012 |
David W. Beck, Sante Fe, NM US
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20080253230 | System and method for receiving and decoding electromagnetic transmissions within a well - Exemplary systems and methods are directed to transmission of electromagnetic (EM) pulses in a downhole environment, which is located below a surface of a landform. A sequence of EM energy pulses is generated from a signal generator located at the surface of the landform. The energy pulses are reflected at a ring frequency by one or more downhole transducers. The reflected energy pulse is received at a receiver, which is located at the surface, during a predetermined time interval. The receiver detects the received energy pulses through a time domain or frequency domain technique. The detected ring frequency is correlated to a parameter or condition of the downhole environment. | 10-16-2008 |
Doris Arlene Beck, Beaverton, OR US
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20080249390 | Electrode lead set for measuring physiologic information - An electrode lead set is provided for electrical connection to a body. The electrode lead set includes a flexible ribbonized cable core extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a plurality of branch end portions that are each configured to hold an electrode. The flexible ribbonized cable core is separable into a plurality of branches that are each joined to adjacent branches by a separable interface prior to separation. Each of the plurality of branches includes a corresponding one of the branch end portions. Each of the plurality of branches includes a generally planar ribbon conductor extending along the corresponding branch from the proximal end portion of the ribbonized cable core to the corresponding branch end portion. | 10-09-2008 |
20110046471 | Electrode Lead Set for Measuring Physiologic Information - An electrode lead set is provided for electrical connection to a body. The electrode lead set includes a flexible ribbonized cable core extending between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a plurality of branch end portions that are each configured to hold an electrode. The flexible ribbonized cable core is separable into a plurality of branches that are each joined to adjacent branches by a separable interface prior to separation. Each of the plurality of branches includes a corresponding one of the branch end portions. Each of the plurality of branches includes a generally planar ribbon conductor extending along the corresponding branch from the proximal end portion of the ribbonized cable core to the corresponding branch end portion. | 02-24-2011 |
Douglas Beck, Mountain Lakes, NJ US
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20110225904 | Slate Style Roofing System with Integrated Solar Panels - A roofing system includes battens and hangers for installing slate roofing shingles on a roof. Electrical conductors and other electronics are incorporated into the battens and the battens are connected together to form an electrical transmission grid beneath the shingles. Solar panels are installed in place of slate shingles in some locations on the roof and are configured to match or complement the surrounding slate shingles. Each solar panel includes a connector that connects the solar panel to the electrical transmission grid. The grid thus collects the electrical energy generated by all of the solar panels and delivers it for storage or use in a home. Microinverters may be coupled to smaller groups of the solar panels for converting their DC voltage to AC voltage and the outputs of the microinverters connected to a remote location for use or storage. | 09-22-2011 |
Douglas James Beck, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100131220 | WAVEFORM DISPLAY METHOD AND A SIGNAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - A waveform display method is disclosed. The method includes determining the narrowest pulse in a waveform for display and determining an available pixel width for displaying the narrowest pulse in a first display portion if the entire waveform is to be displayed in the first display portion. The pixel width is measure in terms of a number of pixels. The method further includes displaying the entire waveform or a portion thereof in the first display portion depending on the available pixel width. A signal measurement system that implements the method is also disclosed. | 05-27-2010 |
Eric C. Beck, Colts Neck, NJ US
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20100247278 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EJECTING A PAYLOAD FROM A MOBILE UNIT - An apparatus and method for deploying a payload at a location are provided. The apparatus includes a mount adapted to be attached to a mobile unit while allowing normal operation of the mobile unit, and a deployment mechanism. The deployment mechanism supports a payload securing mode in which the deployment mechanism secures the payload to the mount and a payload deployment mode in which the deployment mechanism causes the payload to be ejected from the mount. The deployment mechanism is adapted to transition from the payload securing mode to the payload deployment mode in response to a control signal. The deployment mechanism includes a securing means adapted for securing the payload to the mount, an ejecting means adapted for ejecting the payload from the mount, and a breaking means adapted for breaking the securing means in response to a control signal, thereby causing the ejecting means to eject the payload from the mount. | 09-30-2010 |
Eric Thomas Beck, Whitefish Bay, WI US
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20110150771 | CHIMERIC WEST NILE/DENGUE VIRUSES - The disclosure provides chimeric West Nile/Dengue viruses comprising non-coding regions, non-structural proteins, and a C protein from a West Nile virus and prM and E proteins from a Dengue virus. Also disclosed are methods of using the chimeric viruses in diagnosis of Dengue viral infection, assessment of candidate Dengue virus vaccine efficacy, and production of Dengue prM and E proteins. | 06-23-2011 |
George Beck, Mendham, NJ US
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20100186742 | MEDICAL VENTILATOR WITH AUTONOMOUS CONTROL OF OXYGENATION - A portable critical care medical ventilator with autonomous control of oxygenation is provided. The system and method provide for significantly reducing the O | 07-29-2010 |
20100292544 | LIFE SUPPORT AND MONITORING APPARATUS WITH MALFUNCTION CORRECTION GUIDANCE - A life support and monitoring apparatus with malfunction correction guidance is provided. The life support and monitoring apparatus of the present disclosure identifies the root cause or potential cause of a fault/failure and then prompts an operator to take appropriate steps to assure the continuance of life support and critical physiologic monitoring. When multiple faults/failures exist, the apparatus automatically prioritizes them based on risk to the patient and prompts the operator to do the most appropriate intervention to assure patient safety. | 11-18-2010 |
20110009061 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND MAINTAINING CRITICAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT - An apparatus, system and method for maintaining critical medical equipment for stockpile applications are provided. The apparatus, system and method of the present disclosure can be used to monitor and maintain critical medical equipment in a continuous state of readiness. The apparatus includes a storage case which protects a medical device disposed therein and the accessories required for its immediate application while also providing for constant or intermittent charging of the device's internal battery and serial data monitoring of the primary systems. The system and method also incorporate design features in the medical device which enable performance testing via a remote interface while the device is secured within the storage case. | 01-13-2011 |
George Richard Beck, Decatur, GA US
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20100297246 | SILICA-BASED NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF STIMULATING BONE FORMATION AND SUPPRESSING BONE RESORPTIOIN THROUGH MODULATION OF NF-KB - Osteoporosis, is an exceedingly common malady that leads to bone fracture and results from an imbalance in the rate of osteoblastic bone formation with respect to osteoclastic bone degradation. Nanotechnology has raised exciting possibilities for the development of novel therapeutic agents. Embodiments of the disclosure provide silica-based fluorescent nanoparticles endowed with natural bone targeting capabilities and expressing potent pro-osteoblastogenic and concomitant anti-osteoclastogenic activities in vitro and the capacity to increase bone mineral density in vivo. Embodiments of the disclosure can achieve their stimulatory effects on osteoblasts, and inhibitory effects on osteoclasts, in part by suppressing NF-κB signal transduction. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for derivatives of silica-based nanoparticles that represent a novel class of dual anti-catabolic and pro-anabolic agents that may be applicable to the amelioration of numerous osteoporotic conditions. | 11-25-2010 |
20130095042 | SILICA-BASED NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF STIMULATING BONE FORMATION AND SUPPRESSING BONE RESORPTION THROUGH MODULATION OF NF-KB - Osteoporosis, is an exceedingly common malady that leads to bone fracture and results from an imbalance in the rate of osteoblastic bone formation with respect to osteoclastic bone degradation. Nanotechnology has raised exciting possibilities for the development of novel therapeutic agents. Embodiments of the disclosure provide silica-based fluorescent nanoparticles endowed with natural bone targeting capabilities and expressing potent pro-osteoblastogenic and concomitant anti-osteoclastogenic activities in vitro and the capacity to increase bone mineral density in vivo. Embodiments of the disclosure can achieve their stimulatory effects on osteoblasts, and inhibitory effects on osteoclasts, in part by suppressing NF-KB signal transduction. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for derivatives of silica-based nanoparticles that represent a novel class of dual anti-catabolic and pro-anabolic agents that may be applicable to the amelioration of numerous osteoporotic conditions. | 04-18-2013 |
Heena Beck, Radnor, PA US
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20090176238 | Cynomolgus Toll-Like Receptor 3 - Isolated polynucleotides encoding Cynomolgus monkey Toll-Like Receptor 3 (cynoTLR3), polypeptides obtainable from expression of these polynucleotides, recombinant cells, methods and uses of these are disclosed. | 07-09-2009 |
James Beck, Freedom, PA US
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20080222521 | Viewing System that Supports Multiple Electronic Document Types - A method of interpreting electronic documents, e.g., an interactive technical manual, provides an interpreter responsive to at least one global navigational input data of a client user in order to generate a displayable output. The displayable output is generated from informational input and a contextual status. The method of interpretation includes a base semantics module and any number of extended semantics modules, a symbol table, and an output module. A plurality of global navigational data are received at the interpreter, which associates and processes the informational data received with the contextual status and outputs displayable data which is renderable by the display system into a current view. A system and computer medium are also disclosed. | 09-11-2008 |
James Christian Beck, Missoula, MT US
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20110130684 | LOWER-LIMB PROSTHESIS FORCE AND MOMENT TRANSDUCER - A computerized prosthesis alignment system includes a transducer that can measure socket reactions in the anterior/posterior plane and the right/left planes, while canceling or reducing the transverse forces on the measurements of these socket reactions. In addition, the transducer is also capable of determining the axial load or weight experienced by the prosthesis. The computerized prosthesis alignment system is in communication with a host computer. The moment data from the transducer is interpreted by the user via a computer interface. The host computer includes memory for storing one or more applications. These applications receive data from the transducer, interpret the data with discrete algebraic or fuzzy logic algorithms, and display the output numerically and graphically. Applications may also interpret the data to provide analyses to the user for aligning the prosthesis. | 06-02-2011 |
Jason R. Beck, Peoria, AZ US
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20100025560 | Platform for accessories being instantly detachable from clothing - An apparatus comprising, in one embodiment, a first surface for attachment to an article of clothing, the first surface having at least one strap attached thereto operable to attach the first surface to the article of clothing; a second surface for attachment to an accessory, the second surface comprising at least one guide loop attached to the second surface, at least one cable operable to pass through said at least one guide loop and a portion of said accessory to attach said accessory to said second surface, and a handle attached to the at least one cable, wherein removal of the at least one cable detaches the accessory from the article of clothing. disclosed herein is a method for detaching an accessory from an article of clothing. In another embodiment, a method includes attaching a first surface of a platform to an article of clothing; attaching an accessory to a second surface of the platform by passing at least one cable through a portion of the accessory and by passing the at least one cable through a portion of the second surface; and removing the at least one cable from the portion of the second surface and from the portion of the accessory. | 02-04-2010 |
20130115393 | TEXTILE ARTICLES INCORPORATING HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPOSITE FABRIC - Materials and constructions for wear resistant textile articles are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment a first portion of a textile article is made from a woven synthetic fiber material, and a second portion of the textile article is made from a composite material. The composite material may comprise an outer layer of a woven synthetic fiber material, and a backing layer of a woven high performance fiber fabric. | 05-09-2013 |
Jeffery Steven Beck, Corvallis, OR US
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20080198245 | SAMPLE AND HOLD CIRCUIT AND ACTIVE PIXEL SENSOR ARRAY SAMPLING SYSTEM UTILIZING SAME - An active pixel sensor array sampling system includes a plurality of video circuits and reset circuits. A video circuit generates a video voltage from each one of the pixels of a column of pixels. An associated reset circuit generates a reset voltage for each of the pixels of a column of pixels. The video circuits and the reset circuits are closed loop sample and hold circuits. The active pixel sensor array is integrated on an integrated circuit. | 08-21-2008 |
Jeffrey L. Beck, Leola, PA US
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20080237405 | Screen for a Vibratory Separator Having Wear Reduction Feature - A screen for a vibratory separator includes a woven wire cloth extending in a substantially flat plane. The woven wire cloth has a plurality of warp wires and a plurality of weft wires. Each of the warp wires and each of the weft wires have a cross-section with a height extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the woven wire cloth and a width extending substantially parallel to the plane of the woven wire cloth. The warp wires are arranged substantially parallel to each other and define openings in the woven wire cloth for the passage of material there through. The height of each of the warp wires is larger than the width thereof. The weft wires extend substantially perpendicular to the warp wires and are woven through the warp wires in groups at spaced intervals. The height of each of the weft wires is smaller than the width thereof. | 10-02-2008 |
Jeffrey M. Beck, Schaumburg, IL US
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20100252662 | Canister Recycling Device - A device for crushing a spent beverage canister that comprises a first rotatable member having an axis of rotation and first and second canister engaging portions that revolve around the axis of rotation of the first member as the member rotates. The device also includes a crushing surface adjacent to the first member. As the first member is rotated, the first engaging portion engages a bottom portion of the canister wall and crushes the canister against the crushing surface so that the bottom portion of the canister wall is at least partially crushed inward. As the first member further rotates, the second engaging portion engages a top portion of the canister wall and crushes the canister against the crushing surface so that the top portion of the canister wall is at least partially crushed inward. | 10-07-2010 |
Jeffrey S. Beck, Annandale, NJ US
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20080237129 | Regeneration of Sulfuric Acid - This invention relates to a process for recycling acid used to remove nitrogen contaminants from hydrocarbons using polymeric membranes to separate spent acid from the acid extraction of hydrocarbons into acid for recycle and acid for regeneration. | 10-02-2008 |
20100314294 | HYDROCARBON DEHYDROGENATION PROCESS - A hydrocarbon dehydrogenation process in which a hydrocarbon feed, normally a straight run naphtha, comprising acyclic and cyclic paraffins is dehydrogenated at elevated temperature of at least 540° C. with process heat provided at least in part by a solar or nuclear thermal energy source. | 12-16-2010 |
John Beck, Northboro, MA US
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20100011167 | Heterogeneous processors sharing a common cache - A multi-core processor providing heterogeneous processor cores and a shared cache is presented. | 01-14-2010 |
20120215984 | HETEROGENEOUS PROCESSORS SHARING A COMMON CACHE - A multi-core processor providing heterogeneous processor cores and a shared cache is presented. | 08-23-2012 |
20130275681 | CACHING FOR HETEROGENEOUS PROCESSORS - A multi-core processor providing heterogeneous processor cores and a shared cache is presented. | 10-17-2013 |
20150081976 | CACHING FOR HETEROGENEOUS PROCESSORS - A multi-core processor providing heterogeneous processor cores and a shared cache is presented. | 03-19-2015 |
John M. Beck, Granby, CT US
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20100054923 | COMPACT DRIVE FOR COMPRESSOR VARIABLE DIFFUSER - A compressor has an impeller and an inlet delivering air to the impeller. A variable diffuser is positioned downstream of the impeller and includes a plurality of pivoting vanes. A drive arrangement pivots the vanes, and includes an electric motor causing a pinion gear to rotate. The pinion gear has gear teeth engaging gear teeth on a rack section. Rotation of the rack section causes the vanes to pivot. | 03-04-2010 |
20120107101 | DRIVE RING BEARING FOR COMPRESSOR DIFFUSER ASSEMBLY - A drive ring bearing has a body with a generally cylindrical outer peripheral surface, and a generally u-shaped cross-section, with over a circumferential portion of the body. A web defines the outer peripheral surface. Radially inwardly extending legs define the u-shape in combination with the web. A plurality of circumferentially spaced feet extend from the outer peripheral surface of the body to an inner peripheral surface of the body. In addition, a diffuser assembly incorporating the drive ring bearing, a compressor assembly including the diffuser assembly, and a method of mounting the drive ring bearing are also disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
John R. Beck, Indiana, PA US
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20100037546 | WALL AND FLOOR SYSTEMS - Wall and floor connection arrangements. In various embodiments, a first a joist rim is coupled to the flanges of at least some vertically extending studs such that an upper rim flange of the first joist rim is substantially coplanar with a portion of an upper track of the wall. A second joist rim is coupled to another lateral flange of at least some of the vertically extending studs such that an upper rim flange of the second joist rim is substantially coplanar with a portion of the upper track and the upper rim flange of the first joist rim. A plurality of first joists may be coupled to the first rim and plurality of second joists may be coupled to the second rim. A floor deck may be received on the upper track as well as the upper flanges of the first and second joist rims. | 02-18-2010 |
20120164296 | COOKING UTENSIL SUPPORT DEVICE - A portable reconfigurable device for supporting an operable and closable cooking utensil such as a pie iron. The device is movable between a support position wherein an open pie iron may be supported thereon and a storage position wherein a portion of a closed pie iron is supported therein for storage and transport. Other devices and methods for transporting a pie iron are disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
John Warren Beck, Tucson, AZ US
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20090252887 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROWING NANOTUBES WITH A SPECIFIED ISOTOPE COMPOSITION VIA ION IMPLANTATION USING A CATALYTIC TRANSMEMBRANE - An ion source(s) is configured to generate ions from one or more elements including a plurality of different isotopes or unique molecular combinations of two or more different isotopes from at least one of the selected elements. A selection filter(s) directs a subset of the ions onto a catalytic transmembrane to grow nanotubes of a specific isotope composition on the opposite side of the transmembrane. The nanotubes may be uniformly or selectively doped with dopant atoms. A controller can configure the selection filter(s) to sequentially pass different subsets of ions to form isotope, molecular or element junctions in the growing nanotubes. | 10-08-2009 |
20110031104 | CARBON ION BEAM GROWTH OF ISOTOPICALLY-ENRICHED GRAPHENE AND ISOTOPE-JUNCTIONS - Isotopically-enriched graphene and isotope junctions are epitaxially grown on a catalyst substrate using a focused carbon ion beam technique. The focused carbon ion beam is filtered to pass substantially a single ion species including a single desired carbon isotope. The ion beam and filtering together provide a means to selectively isotopically-enrich the epitaxially-grown graphene from given carbon precursor and to selectively deposit graphene enriched with different carbon isotopes in different regions. | 02-10-2011 |
20120128574 | CARBON NANOSTRUCTURE SYNTHESIS FROM CARBON-EXCESS EXPLOSIVES IN SUPERCRITICAL FLUID - Carbon nanostructures are synthesized from carbon-excess explosives having a negative oxygen balance. A supercritical fluid provides an environment that safely dissolves and decomposes the explosive molecules into its reactant products including activated C or CO and provides the temperature and pressure for the required collision rate of activated C atoms and CO molecules to form carbon nanostructures such as graphene, fullerenes and nanotubes. The nanostructures may be synthesized without a metal reactant at relatively low temperatures in the supercritical fluid to provide a cost-effective path to bulk fabrication. These nanostructures may be synthesized “metal free”. As the supercritical fluid provides an inert buffer that does not react with the explosive, the fluid is preserved. Once the nanostructures are removed, the other reaction products may be removed and the fluid recycled. | 05-24-2012 |
20120152725 | FABRICATION OF PILLARED GRAPHENE - A method of fabricating pillared graphene assembles alternate layers of graphene sheets and fullerenes to form a stable protostructure. Energy is added to the protostructure to break the carbon-carbon bonds at the fullerene-to-graphene attachment points of the protostructure and allow the bonds to reorganize and reform into a stable lower energy unitary pillared graphene nanostructure in which open nanotubes are conjoined between graphene sheets. The attachment points may be functionalized using tether molecules to aid in attachment, and add chemical energy to the system. The arrangement and attachment spacing of the fullerenes may be determined using spacer molecules or an electric potential. | 06-21-2012 |
Justin M. Beck, Mesa, AZ US
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20100191960 | TOKEN BASED TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION AND VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKING SYSTEM FOR NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY AND ONLINE THIRD PARTY MULTIPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT METHOD - A two-factor network authentication system uses “something you know” in the form of a password/Pin and “something you have” in the form of a key token. The password is encrypted in a secure area of the USB device and is protected from brute force attacks. The key token includes authentication credentials. Users cannot authenticate without the key token. Four distinct authentication elements that the must be present. The first element is a global unique identifier that is unique to each key. The second is a private credential generated from the online service provider that is stored in a secure area of the USB device. The third element is a connection profile that is generated from the online service provider. The fourth element is a credential that is securely stored with the online service provider. The first two elements create a unique user identity. The second two elements create mutual authentication. | 07-29-2010 |
20130104214 | TOKEN BASED TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION AND VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKING SYSTEM FOR NETWORK MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY AND ONLINE THIRD PARTY MULTIPLE NETWORK MANAGEMENT METHOD - A two-factor network authentication system uses “something you know” in the form of a password/Pin and “something you have” in the form of a key token. The password is encrypted in a secure area of the USB device and is protected from brute force attacks. The key token includes authentication credentials. Users cannot authenticate without the key token. Four distinct authentication elements that the must be present. The first element is a global unique identifier that is unique to each key. The second is a private credential generated from the online service provider that is stored in a secure area of the USB device. The third element is a connection profile that is generated from the online service provider. The fourth element is a credential that is securely stored with the online service provider. The first two elements create a unique user identity. The second two elements create mutual authentication. | 04-25-2013 |
Kevin Brandon Beck, Atlanta, GA US
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20110122570 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING COOLING OF AN ELECTRONICS RACK - Disclosed is both a method and apparatus for delivering cooling air to an electronics rack in a data room in an energy efficient manner. The present apparatus provides directionally delivered cooling air to an electronics rack with usage rates up to 90%. The tiles utilize angled directional vanes for delivering the cooling air. The tiles both conserve energy and increase the overall possible power usage for each cabinet. The tiles greatly increase the cooling efficiencies in the data room and conserve energy. | 05-26-2011 |
Laurence H. Beck, Kingston, MA US
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20110177534 | DIAGNOSTICS FOR MEMBRANOUS NEPHROPATHY - The invention relates to immunoassays, reagents, therapeutics and methods of diagnosing and prognosis evaluation of idiopathic membranous nephropathy (MN). Immunoassays comprise enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assays and nephelometric immunoassays for serum auto-antibodies reactive against a phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R). Therapeutic methods include removal of the auto-antibodies by absorbance or administration of soluble PLA2R or fragments to sequester the auto-antibodies. | 07-21-2011 |
20130280738 | DIAGNOSTICS FOR MEMBRANOUS NEPHROPATHY - The invention provides immunoassays for detecting serum auto-antibodies reactive against a phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) and uses thereof for diagnosis and prognosis evaluation of idiopathic membranous nephropathy (MN). | 10-24-2013 |
Lewis Beck, Clemson, SC US
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20110147127 | Positional setting tool for use in an oil sump lubrication system - A tool for use in a lubrication system having an oil-containing sump for supplying lubricating oil to a mechanical device and an oiler device connected to the sump for delivering a supply of oil to the sump, the oiler device comprising a base for supporting an oil reservoir and an adjustable element movably disposed within the base for predetermining a level of oil to be maintained within the sump. The tool has a first portion configured to extend into the base for engagement with the adjustable element and a second portion disposed exteriorly of the base to visually indicate the disposition of the adjustable element relative to the oil-containing sump, preferably in the form of a pointing device, optimally a laser beam generating instrument, for representing the disposition of the adjustable element. | 06-23-2011 |
Marshall G. Beck, Fineview, NY US
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20080281477 | Distributed Train Intelligence System & Method - A system and method which may include on each locomotive a propulsion system and a braking system; a transceiver for communication between the locomotives; and sensors for sensing operational conditions on the locomotive. A processor receives the sensed operation conditions, communicates information including the sensed operational conditions to the other locomotive, determines a propulsion or braking value or command based on the sensed operational conditions, pre-selected criteria and the information received from the other locomotive, and outputs the propulsion or braking value or command. The present system may include on each locomotive a location determining device and a storage of track topology; and the processor determines and communicates to the other locomotive as information an initial propulsion or braking value using the topology of the present and projected location of the locomotive and pre-selected criteria, determines a final propulsion or braking value or command based on the initial value and the information received from the other locomotive, and outputs the final propulsion or braking value. | 11-13-2008 |
20130289807 | DISTRIBUTED TRAIN INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method which may include on each locomotive a propulsion system and a braking system, a transceiver for communication between the locomotives, and sensors for sensing operational conditions on the locomotive. A processor receives the sensed operation conditions, communicates information including the sensed operational conditions to the other locomotive, determines a propulsion or braking value or command based on the sensed operational conditions, pre-selected criteria and the information received from the other locomotive, and outputs the propulsion or braking value or command. | 10-31-2013 |
20140257605 | ON-BOARD BRAKE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC AND REPORTING SYSTEM - A brake valve diagnostic and reporting system for a pneumatic only brake valve on a rail car which includes a brake pipe transducer for measuring brake pipe pressure; and a brake cylinder transducer for measuring brake cylinder pressure. A processor receives measurements from the transducers, compares the measurements against stored brake performance profiles, determines brake status from the comparison and prepares an event report for preselected brake statuses. A wireless transmitter connected to the processor transmits the report. An energy storage device powers the processor and transmitter. | 09-11-2014 |
20140288734 | DISTRIBUTED TRAIN INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM - A system and method which may include on each locomotive a propulsion system and a braking system, a transceiver for communication between the locomotives, and sensors for sensing operational conditions on the locomotive. A processor receives the sensed operation conditions, communicates information including the sensed operational conditions to the other locomotive, determines a propulsion or braking value or command based on the sensed operational conditions, pre-selected criteria and the information received from the other locomotive, and outputs the propulsion or braking value or command. | 09-25-2014 |
Matthew Beck, Glendale Heights, IL US
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20110100127 | HEARING TEST METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for administering a hearing test that emits a test sound with changing volume with respect to elapsed time. The volume changes according to a pre-determined relationship between the volume and elapsed time. The hearing test utilizes the elapsed time until a subject signals the test sound is audible, and the pre-determined relationship, to determine the subject sound pressure level threshold for the test sound. | 05-05-2011 |
Matthew J. Beck, Overland Park, KS US
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20080264962 | MEDICATION DISPENSING APPARATUS - A medication dispenser provides automation to the steps of locating and acquiring medications or supplies to be administered to a patient. The medication dispenser includes one or more modules housing one or more compartmentalized drawers. Access to each drawer is controlled by a lockable door, and each the drawer may only be slid from the module housing the drawer in response to a signal. A series of lights direct the user to the appropriate drawer and the appropriate compartment of the relevant drawer to remove the appropriate medication or supply. | 10-30-2008 |
20130178977 | MEDICATION DISPENSING APPARATUS - A medication dispenser provides automation to the steps of locating and acquiring medications or supplies to be administered to a patient. The medication dispenser includes one or more modules housing one or more compartmentalized drawers. Access to each drawer is controlled by a lockable door, and each the drawer may only be slid from the module housing the drawer in response to a signal. A series of lights direct the user to the appropriate drawer and the appropriate compartment of the relevant drawer to remove the appropriate medication or supply. | 07-11-2013 |
Maureen E. Beck, Secor, IL US
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20110146261 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC CHARGING SYSTEM - The disclosure describes, in one aspect, a control system for charging an electro-hydraulic charging system. The control system including at least one sensor operatively coupled to an engine for sensing at least one engine parameter indicative of an operating status of the engine and a controller adapted to charge the charging system when the operating status of the engine is determined to be stable. | 06-23-2011 |
Michael C Beck, Saint Joseph, MO US
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20110059437 | PCR-BASED GENOTYPING | 03-10-2011 |
Michael D. Beck, Bethesda, MD US
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20100042846 | TRUSTED CARD SYSTEM USING SECURE EXCHANGE - A system for secure, role-based exchange of information between a client and providers of services is described. The system includes a client device having a memory that includes a portion of the data relating to the client, a user access component, and an enforcement agent. The system also includes a central server running an authentication methodology and a roles server. The central server includes the data relating to the client. The system further includes an interface device capable of communications with the central server and capable of communicative coupling with the client device. The system is operable to, upon a communicative coupling between the interface device and the client device, activate the user access method, in conjunction with the authentication method, to ensure that the client is the proper holder of the client device. The enforcement agent is operable with the roles server and user interface input from the client to define access rights to the client data for the providers of services, who also have access to the central server. | 02-18-2010 |
Michael E. Beck, Chicago Ridge, IL US
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20110209323 | Drill Press Cutter - A bearing removal tool and method are provided for removing a bearing swaged in a housing with speed and ease of use without damaging the housing, where the bearing removal tool includes a locating fixture having an annular support engaging an outer race of the bearing, with the locating fixture further including a locating mandrel extending axially from a center of the annular support into a center of the bearing locating the bearing outer race relative to the annular support; a cutter head having an axially extending shank extending from one end received in a drill press chuck, with the cutter head having at least one tooth extending axially away from the shank for cutting a swaged lip of the outer race of the bearing on a side of the bearing opposite from the side of the bearing engaged by the annular support. | 09-01-2011 |
Patricia Anne Beck, Dixon, MO US
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20080227788 | IMIDAZOPYRAZINE TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS - Compounds of the formula | 09-18-2008 |
Patricica S. Beck, Glen Ellyn, IL US
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20110153525 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING POWER CONSUMPTION USING GEOLOCATION INFORMATION - A method of controlling power consumption comprising defining a boundary region surrounding a power-consuming structure and obtaining geolocations for one or more mobile terminals over a telecommunications network. The method also comprises determining whether or not the one or more mobile terminals are located inside or outside of said boundary region and changing a power mode of the power-consuming structure. The power mode is changed to a low-power consumption mode when the geolocations of each of the mobile terminals are outside of the boundary region. Or, the power mode is changed to a high-power consumption mode when the geolocation of at least one of the mobile terminals is inside the boundary region. | 06-23-2011 |
Philip D. Beck, Lido Beach, NY US
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20100049619 | TELEPHONE-BASED COMMERCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A speech application implements a telephone-based commerce system and method which complements a core payment processing business and influences banks and other key partners to conduct such electronic business and commerce. The speech application includes a speech driven telephone interface for consumer shopping and order placement of commodity items; a consumer registration interface and secure process that ties in a credit card, debit card, or bank account; and a build-your-own-voice-store web application which includes a voice user interface with interactive voice response tailoring each voice store within the speech framework of the present invention and an inventory database. Multi-currency services, permitting pricing or payment in any chosen currency, as well as multiple spoken language processing of voice inputs are supported for performing voice commerce over telephones. | 02-25-2010 |
20100145744 | Time-Of-Transaction Foreign Currency Conversion - Providing a time-of-transaction currency conversion from a merchant's local currency to a cardholder's credit card currency uses a conversion rate developed by reference to the particular merchant, acquirer, card association and issuer. After a merchant has generated an authorization request in the merchant's currency for a transaction by a cardholder in a different currency, the transaction amount in the authorization is converted from the merchant's currency to the currency of the cardholder's issuing currency, and optionally modified to include additional fees. The converted authorization request is then transmitted to the appropriate card association and then to the issuing bank for authorization, with a response returned to the merchant. The cardholder sees and approves the transaction in the cardholder's currency, and in an amount identical to the amount for which he will be billed. | 06-10-2010 |
20110184854 | MERCHANT RATE LOOKUP - A system and method operate with a commerce processing system to determines a dynamic currency conversion markup rate for a given merchant and card number of a customer. The system and method determine the currency that is offered to the customer for the dynamic currency conversion transaction to support an opt-in process, so that an indication of a selected currency can be passed to a merchant in addition to the converted amount. Rate lookup logic is performed for every dynamic currency conversion transaction, and the data is arranged to be quickly accessed and occupies a minimum amount of memory storage space. Each merchant can elect to use a different rate for their customers based on business arrangements with the commerce processing system, their acquirer, the nature of their business, their competitors, and prevailing local market conditions. | 07-28-2011 |
20120250839 | TELEPHONE-BASED COMMERCE SYSTEM - A speech application implements a telephone-based commerce system and method which complements a core payment processing business and influences banks and other key partners to conduct such electronic business and commerce. The speech application includes a speech driven telephone interface for consumer shopping and order placement of commodity items; a consumer registration interface and secure process that ties in a credit card, debit card, or bank account; and a build-your-own-voice-store web application which includes a voice user interface with interactive voice response tailoring each voice store within the speech framework of the present invention and an inventory database. Multi-currency services, permitting pricing or payment in any chosen currency, as well as multiple spoken language processing of voice inputs are supported for performing voice commerce over telephones. | 10-04-2012 |
Robert A. Beck, Framingham, MA US
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20100152131 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PURIFIED HEMATINIC IRON-SACCHARADIC COMPLEX AND PRODUCT PRODUCED - A method for separating and purifying the active hematinic species (AHS) present in iron-saccharidic compositions, including AHS such as sodium ferric gluconate complex, ferric hydroxide-sucrose complex and ferric saccharate complex and others of similar form and function. The method separates the AHS from one or more excipients and, preferably, lyophilizes the separated AHS. Separation of the AHS permits its analytical quantification, further concentration, purification and/or lyophilization as well as preparation of new and useful products and pharmaceutical compositions, including those useful for the treatment of humans and animals. | 06-17-2010 |
20110220539 | SYNTHESIS OF HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT IRON-SACCHARIDIC COMPLEXES - A process for preparing parenteral iron-saccharidic complexes, and the complexes produced, comprising: (1) providing an aqueous solution or dispersion including (i) Fe(III) and (OH) | 09-15-2011 |
20120329750 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PURIFIED HEMATINIC IRON-SACCHARIDIC COMPLEX AND PRODUCT PRODUCED - A method for separating and purifying the active hematinic species (AHS) present in iron-saccharidic compositions, including AHS such as sodium ferric gluconate complex, ferric hydroxide-sucrose complex and ferric saccharate complex and others of similar form and function. The method separates the AHS from one or more excipients and, preferably, lyophilizes the separated AHS. Separation of the AHS permits its analytical quantification, further concentration, purification and/or lyophilization as well as preparation of new and useful products and pharmaceutical compositions, including those useful for the treatment of humans and animals. | 12-27-2012 |
Robert David Beck US
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20110188668 | MEDIA DELIVERY SYSTEM - A media delivery system which allows the user to control a media delivery device, such as an audio headset or earphone, from another device which may be remote from the media delivery device. | 08-04-2011 |
Rodney A. Beck, Harvest, AL US
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20090155798 | TLE3 AS A MARKER FOR CHEMOTHERAPY - Methods of using TLE3 as a marker for predicting the likelihood that a patient's cancer will respond to chemotherapy. Methods of using TLE3 as a marker for selecting a chemotherapy for a cancer. | 06-18-2009 |
20100062444 | TLE3 AS A MARKER FOR CHEMOTHERAPY - Methods of using TLE3 as a marker for predicting the likelihood that a patient's cancer will respond to chemotherapy. Methods of using TLE3 as a marker for selecting a chemotherapy for a cancer. | 03-11-2010 |
20110015259 | TLE3 AS A MARKER FOR CHEMOTHERAPY - Methods of using TLE3 as a marker for predicting the likelihood that a patient's cancer will respond to chemotherapy. Methods of using TLE3 as a marker for selecting a chemotherapy for a cancer. | 01-20-2011 |
20130079392 | TLE3 AS A MARKER FOR CHEMOTHERAPY - Methods of using TLE3 as a marker for predicting the likelihood that a patient's cancer will respond to chemotherapy. Methods of using TLE3 as a marker for selecting a chemotherapy for a cancer. | 03-28-2013 |
Ronald A. Beck, Naples, FL US
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20120251053 | FIBER OPTIC ENCLOSURE WITH EXTERNAL CABLE SPOOL - A fiber optic telecommunications device includes an enclosure defining an interior. A first fiber optic adapter is provided at the enclosure. A spool is provided at an exterior of the enclosure. A fiber optic cable, which includes a first optical fiber, is wrapped around the spool. A first fiber optic connector is mounted at a first end of the first optical fiber. The first end of the first optical fiber is positioned within the interior of the enclosure. The first fiber optic connector is inserted within the first fiber optic adapter. The enclosure and the spool are configured to rotate in unison about a common axis when the fiber optic cable is unwound from the spool. | 10-04-2012 |
20120315001 | FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR POTTING METHOD - A fiber optic connector assembly includes a ferrule and a hub. The ferrule has a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the proximal end of the ferrule is mounted to the hub. The ferrule defines a fiber passage that extends through the ferrule from the proximal end to the distal end. Adhesive is injected through the distal end of the ferrule into the fiber passage. An optical fiber and the fiber optic connector are, then, assembled by inserting the optical fiber into the adhesive filled fiber passage of the fiber optic connector. | 12-13-2012 |
20120321257 | LOOSE TUBE CONNECTOR TERMINATION - A fiber optic connector assembly comprises a ferrule assembly including a ferrule and a hub. The ferrule has a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end of the ferrule is mounted to the hub. The ferrule defines a fiber passage that extends through the ferrule from the proximal end to the distal end. The fiber optic assembly further comprises an optical fiber having an end portion potted within the fiber passage of the ferrule. A loose tube receives the optical fiber. The loose tube has a distal end positioned inside the hub and defines a venting opening that starts at the distal end of the loose tube and extends proximally along a length of the loose tube. | 12-20-2012 |
20130034335 | FIBER DISTRIBUTION HUB WITH OUTSIDE ACCESSIBLE GROUNDING TERMINALS - The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications distribution hub having a cabinet that defines a primary compartment. The cabinet also includes one or more main doors for accessing the primary compartment. Telecommunications equipment is mounted within the primary compartment. The distribution hub further includes a secondary compartment that can be accessed from an exterior of the cabinet without accessing the primary compartment. A grounding interface is accessible from within the secondary compartment. | 02-07-2013 |
20130170811 | FIBER OPTIC ENCLOSURE WITH EXTERNAL CABLE SPOOL - A fiber optic telecommunications device includes an enclosure defining an interior. A first fiber optic adapter is provided at the enclosure. A spool is provided at an exterior of the enclosure. A fiber optic cable, which includes a first optical fiber, is wrapped around the spool. A first fiber optic connector is mounted at a first end of the first optical fiber. The first end of the first optical fiber is positioned within the interior of the enclosure. The first fiber optic connector is inserted within the first fiber optic adapter. The enclosure and the spool are configured to rotate in unison about a common axis when the fiber optic cable is unwound from the spool. | 07-04-2013 |
20140126870 | FIBER DISTRIBUTION HUB WITH OUTSIDE ACCESSIBLE GROUNDING TERMINALS - The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications distribution hub having a cabinet that defines a primary compartment. The cabinet also includes one or more main doors for accessing the primary compartment. Telecommunications equipment is mounted within the primary compartment. The distribution hub further includes a secondary compartment that can be accessed from an exterior of the cabinet without accessing the primary compartment. A grounding interface is accessible from within the secondary compartment. | 05-08-2014 |
Roy L. Beck, Cleveland, TN US
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20080301963 | MASONRY ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An alignment device for assembling a masonry joint includes a main body configured to slidably engage a generally vertical support pole, the main body including a first arm and a second arm projecting away from the main body, the first arm defining a predetermined angle relative to the second arm, and a reel assembly on the main body for supporting a reel of string, the main body further including a string guide between the reel assembly and the first arm for guiding a string from the reel to the first arm. Also a method of building a wall using the alignment device. | 12-11-2008 |
Russ Beck, Wausau, WI US
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20090057633 | Jack assembly - An improved jack assembly for use with a trailer tongue of a towed vehicle. The jack assembly including telescoping height adjustment of the assembly, a pivot assembly for pivoting between a vertical and horizontal stowed position, and a clip for maintaining a handle assembly in a stowed position when not in use. The jack assembly also includes the use of bushings for the telescoping tubes to enhance the sliding movement between the tubes and aid in maintaining the axial alignment of the tubes thereby extending the life of the jack assembly. The pivot assembly further includes an attachment bracket that may be rotated to accommodate at least two different sizes of trailer tongues. | 03-05-2009 |
20130341579 | JACK ASSEMBLY - An improved jack assembly for use with a trailer tongue of a towed vehicle. The jack assembly including telescoping height adjustment of the assembly, a pivot assembly for pivoting between a vertical and horizontal stowed position, and a clip for maintaining a handle assembly in a stowed position when not in use. The jack assembly also includes the use of bushings for the telescoping tubes to enhance the sliding movement between the tubes and aid in maintaining the axial alignment of the tubes thereby extending the life of the jack assembly. The pivot assembly further includes an attachment bracket that may be rotated to accommodate at least two different sizes of trailer tongues. | 12-26-2013 |
Sandra C. Beck, Rensselaer, NY US
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20100298801 | WASHABLE DIAPER AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A washable diaper having an outer article with an inner liner system detachably coupled to the outer article. The outer article has front and back ends, with opposing side edges connecting the ends, and inner and outer surfaces, with at least one fastening mechanism on the inner surface proximate to at least one of the ends. The inner liner system has first and second ends and includes at least one washable article, so that when assembled with the outer article, the first and second ends of the inner liner system align with the front and back ends of the outer article to be detachably coupled. The inner liner system may also include a liner member and/or at least one absorbent pad, configured to be placed within the washable article. A method of assembly of the washable diaper having an outer article and inner lining system is also disclosed. | 11-25-2010 |
20130023846 | WASHABLE DIAPER AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURE - A washable diaper having an outer article and an inner liner system detachably coupled to the outer article is disclosed. The inner liner system may include front and back ends and a liner member about a washable article with an absorbent pad positioned therein. The outer article may include front and back ends with opposing side edges extending therebetween. The outer article may include an inner surface with substantially liquid impervious compartments at the front and back ends. The outer article and the inner article may include fastening mechanisms configured to removably couple the inner liner system to the outer article such that at least the front and back ends of the washable article of the inner liner system are substantially secured within the front and back liquid impervious pockets, respectively, when the outer article and inner liner system are assembled. | 01-24-2013 |
20150088086 | WASHABLE DIAPER - A washable diaper having an outer article and an inner liner system detachably coupled to the outer article is disclosed. The inner liner system may include front and back ends and a liner member about a washable article with an absorbent pad positioned therein. The outer article may include front and back ends with opposing side edges extending therebetween. The outer article may include an inner surface with substantially liquid impervious compartments at the front and back ends. The outer article and the inner article may include fastening mechanisms configured to removably couple the inner liner system to the outer article such that at least the front and back ends of the washable article of the inner liner system are substantially secured within the front and back liquid impervious pockets, respectively, when the outer article and inner liner system are assembled. | 03-26-2015 |
Steve Beck, Iowa City, IA US
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20100030532 | System and methods for digital human model prediction and simulation - Optimization algorithms and techniques to predict and simulate motion and various performance of a digital human model. The human body is modeled as a kinematics system represented by a series of segments connected by joints that represent musculoskeletal joints such as the wrist, elbow, shoulder, clavicle and pelvis. Optimization tools are used to determine the rotation at each degree of freedom of each joint that minimizes a performance measure. | 02-04-2010 |
Thomas J. Beck, Baltimore, MD US
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20110163248 | MULTI-LAYER LIGHT-WEIGHT GARMENT MATERIAL WITH LOW RADIATION BUILDUP PROVIDING SCATTERED-RADIATION SHIELDING - A multi-ply, preferably flexible, x-ray shielding material which can be formed into a garment is provided. Such material is lighter in weight but that provides a specific degree of protection under the standard conditions met in fluoroscopy by workers in the field subjected to reflected, or scattered, radiation emanating from the patient's body. The multi-layered fabric is so constructed that the amount of re-radiated energy, or fluorescence produced by each layer, is greatly attenuated. Generally, this invention is directed to a material formed of two or more layers of a polymeric or elastomeric film or sheet loaded with different radiation-attenuating metal material. | 07-07-2011 |
20120087477 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL FOCUSED ANTI-SCATTER GRID AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A device for, and method of manufacture of, a focused anti-scatter grid for improving the image contrast of x-ray images produced in medical, veterinary or industrial applications. The grid comprising a series of modular units so juxtaposed with each other as to form a series of focused channels for the passage of the focused imaging x-rays. The modules comprise a series of focusing ribbons of a heavy metal or a series of mating solid arcuate forms, formed of a polymer and having on at least one side surface a layer of heavy metal. | 04-12-2012 |
Thomas L. Beck, Union Grove, WI US
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20090097994 | Cranked Rod Pump Apparatus And Method - An improved apparatus and method are provided, for pumping fluids, such as water and/or hydrocarbons, from a subterranean formation or reservoir, through use of a cranked rod pumping (CRP) apparatus for imparting reciprocating substantially vertical motion to a rod of a sucker-rod pump having a pump stroke. The CRP apparatus includes a motor driven cranked mechanical actuator arrangement. The cranked mechanical actuator arrangement includes a substantially vertically moveable member attached to the rod of the sucker-rod pump for imparting and controlling vertical motion of the rod of the sucker-rod pump. The actuator arrangement may include pneumatic counterbalancing. | 04-16-2009 |
20100150737 | Determination and Control of Wellbore Fluid Level, Output Flow, and Desired Pump Operating Speed, Using a Control System for a Centrifugal Pump Disposed within the Wellbore - A method and apparatus for determining a fluid level and/or output flow during operation of a centrifugal pump, are provided, which may be used for production of gas and/or oil from a well, and include a vector feedback model to derive values of torque and speed from signals indicative of instantaneous current and voltage drawn by the pump motor, a pump model which derives values of the fluid flow rate and the head pressure for the pump from torque and speed inputs, a pumping system model that derives, from the estimated values of the pump operating parameters, an estimated value of fluid level and other pumping system parameters. Controllers responsive to the estimated values of the pumping system parameters control the pump to maintain fluid level at the pump input, near an optimum level, or within a safe operating range and/or output flow from the pump. | 06-17-2010 |
20100231146 | INDUCTION MOTOR TORQUE CONTROL IN A PUMPING SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for controlling the speed of a motor driving a load that is electrically connected to a generator driven by an engine, through use of a first control feedback loop configured to control the rotor flux of the motor by controlling the field excitation of the generator, and a second control feedback loop configured to control the speed of the motor by controlling the throttle position of the engine. | 09-16-2010 |
20100269560 | PNEUMATIC BIASING OF A LINEAR ACTUATOR AND IMPLEMENTATIONS THEREOF - An improved method and apparatus are provided for constructing and operating a linear actuator, and equipment incorporating a linear actuator, by operatively connecting a pressure biasing pneumatic arrangement between the driving member and the driven member of a mechanical linear actuator for applying a unidirectional biasing force between the driving and driven members, along an axis of motion, regardless of the location or movement of the driving and driven elements with respect to one another along the axis of motion. The pneumatic biasing arrangement is also configured, connected and operated to reduce the force which must be exerted by the driving and driven members in extending and retracting the linear actuator. The pneumatic biasing arrangement may further be configured for preferentially aiding extension or retraction of the actuator. | 10-28-2010 |
20110106452 | Determination and Control of Wellbore Fluid Level, Output Flow, and Desired Pump Operating Speed, Using a Control System for a Centrifugal Pump Disposed Within the Wellbore - A method and apparatus for determining a fluid level and/or output flow during operation of a centrifugal pump, are provided, which may be used for production of gas and/or oil from a well, and include a vector feedback model to derive values of torque and speed from signals indicative of instantaneous current and voltage drawn by the pump motor, a pump model which derives values of the fluid flow rate and the head pressure for the pump from torque and speed inputs, a pumping system model that derives, from the estimated values of the pump operating parameters, an estimated value of fluid level and other pumping system parameters. Controllers responsive to the estimated values of the pumping system parameters control the pump to maintain fluid level at the pump input, near an optimum level, or within a safe operating range and/or output flow from the pump. | 05-05-2011 |
20110232283 | CRANKED ROD PUMP APPARATUS AND METHOD - An improved apparatus and method are provided, for pumping fluids, such as water and/or hydrocarbons, from a subterranean formation or reservoir, through use of a cranked rod pumping (CRP) apparatus for imparting reciprocating substantially vertical motion to a rod of a sucker-rod pump having a pump stroke. The CRP apparatus includes a motor driven cranked mechanical actuator arrangement. The cranked mechanical actuator arrangement includes a substantially vertically moveable member attached to the rod of the sucker-rod pump for imparting and controlling vertical motion of the rod of the sucker-rod pump. The actuator arrangement may include pneumatic counterbalancing. | 09-29-2011 |
20120091931 | INDUCTION MOTOR TORQUE CONTROL IN A PUMPING SYSTEM - A system and method are provided for controlling the speed of a motor driving a load that is electrically connected to a generator driven by an engine, through use of a first control feedback loop configured to control the rotor flux of the motor by controlling the field excitation of the generator, and a second control feedback loop configured to control the speed of the motor by controlling the throttle position of the engine. | 04-19-2012 |
20120174365 | Linear Rod Pump Operating Method - A method for operating a linear rod pump to pump fluids, such as water and/or hydrocarbons, from a subterranean formation or reservoir, include a linear rod pump having a mechanical rack and pinion drive arrangement, adapted for attachment to a pumping mechanism, such as the polished rod at the top of a rod string in a hydrocarbon well. The rack gear, of the rack and pinion drive arrangement, is adapted for connection to, and movement with, the polished rod. The pinion gear does not translate with the rack gear, and is driven by a reversible motor for affecting up and down reciprocating motion of the rack gear and pumping mechanism. Some forms of the invention include a compressible gas counter-balance arrangement. Some forms of the invention include an electronic drive configured for dealing with electric power generated by the motor during a portion of the pumping cycle. | 07-12-2012 |
20120177504 | Linear Rod Pump Apparatus and Method - An apparatus and method for pumping fluids, such as water and/or hydrocarbons, from a subterranean formation or reservoir, include a linear rod pump having a mechanical rack and pinion drive arrangement, adapted for attachment to a pumping mechanism, such as the polished rod at the top of a rod string in a hydrocarbon well. The rack gear, of the rack and pinion drive arrangement, is adapted for connection to, and movement with, the polished rod. The pinion gear does not translate with the rack gear, and is driven by a reversible motor for affecting up and down reciprocating motion of the rack gear and pumping mechanism. Some forms of the invention include a compressible gas counter-balance arrangement. Some forms of the invention include an electronic drive configured for dealing with electric power generated by the motor during a portion of the pumping cycle. | 07-12-2012 |
20120195770 | Determination and Control of Wellbore Fluid Level, Output Flow, and Desired Pump Operating Speed, Using a Control System for a Centrifugal Pump Disposed Within the Wellbore - A method and apparatus for determining a fluid level and/or output flow during operation of a centrifugal pump, are provided, which may be used for production of gas and/or oil from a well, and include a vector feedback model to derive values of torque and speed from signals indicative of instantaneous current and voltage drawn by the pump motor, a pump model which derives values of the fluid flow rate and the head pressure for the pump from torque and speed inputs, a pumping system model that derives, from the estimated values of the pump operating parameters, an estimated value of fluid level and other pumping system parameters. Controllers responsive to the estimated values of the pumping system parameters control the pump to maintain fluid level at the pump input, near an optimum level, or within a safe operating range and/or output flow from the pump. | 08-02-2012 |
20120267120 | Cranked Rod Pump Method - An improved method is provided, for pumping fluids, such as water and/or hydrocarbons, from a subterranean formation or reservoir, through use of a cranked rod pumping (CRP) apparatus for imparting reciprocating substantially vertical motion to a rod of a sucker-rod pump having a pump stroke. The CRP apparatus includes a motor driven cranked mechanical actuator arrangement. The cranked mechanical actuator arrangement includes a substantially vertically moveable member attached to the rod of the sucker-rod pump for imparting and controlling vertical motion of the rod of the sucker-rod pump. The actuator arrangement may include pneumatic counterbalancing. | 10-25-2012 |
20120283950 | Determination and Control of Wellbore Fluid Level, Output Flow, and Desired Pump Operating Speed, Using a Control System for a Centrifugal Pump Disposed Within the Wellbore - A method and apparatus for determining a fluid level and/or output flow during operation of a centrifugal pump, are provided, which may be used for production of gas and/or oil from a well, and include a vector feedback model to derive values of torque and speed from signals indicative of instantaneous current and voltage drawn by the pump motor, a pump model which derives values of the fluid flow rate and the head pressure for the pump from torque and speed inputs, a pumping system model that derives, from the estimated values of the pump operating parameters, an estimated value of fluid level and other pumping system parameters. Controllers responsive to the estimated values of the pumping system parameters control the pump to maintain fluid level at the pump input, near an optimum level, or within a safe operating range and/or output flow from the pump. | 11-08-2012 |
20130302183 | CRANKED ROD PUMP APPARATUS AND METHOD - An improved apparatus and method are provided, for pumping fluids, such as water and/or hydrocarbons, from a subterranean formation or reservoir, through use of a cranked rod pumping (cranked rod pumping) apparatus for imparting reciprocating substantially vertical motion to a rod of a sucker-rod pump having a pump stroke. The cranked rod pumping apparatus includes a motor driven cranked mechanical actuator arrangement. The cranked mechanical actuator arrangement includes a cable coupled to a substantially vertically moveable member which is attached to the rod of the sucker-rod pump for imparting and controlling vertical motion of the rod of the sucker-rod pump. | 11-14-2013 |
20140219827 | Cranked Rod Pump Method - An improved apparatus and method are disclosed, for pumping fluids, such as water and/or hydrocarbons, from a subterranean formation or reservoir, through use of a cranked rod pumping (CRP) apparatus for imparting reciprocating substantially vertical motion to a rod of a sucker-rod pump having a pump stroke. The CRP apparatus includes a motor driven cranked mechanical actuator arrangement. The cranked mechanical actuator arrangement includes a substantially vertically moveable member attached to the rod of the sucker-rod pump for imparting and controlling vertical motion of the rod of the sucker-rod pump. The actuator arrangement may include pneumatic counterbalancing. | 08-07-2014 |
20140262238 | Enhanced Oil Production Using Control Of Well Casing Gas Pressure - There is provided a system for producing oil from a well bore extending through a fossil fuel reservoir. The system includes a plurality of perforations defined in the casing proximate the fossil fuel reservoir. A gas flow tube is in communication with the annulus volume of the casing proximate the wellhead. A gas valve is coupled to the gas flow tube, with the gas valve configured to selectively open and close the gas flow tube. A controller, is coupled to the gas valve, with the controller configured to control the opening and closing of the gas valve. The opening and closing of the gas valve maximizes the volumetric rate of oil flow into the annulus volume through the perforations from the reservoir by displacing liquid in the annulus volume with a gas volume between the gas valve and the perforations. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271260 | WINCHED ROD PUMP APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for pumping fluids with a winched rod pumping apparatus for imparting reciprocating substantially vertical motion to a rod of a sucker-rod pump. A winched rod pumping apparatus, includes a motor driven winch drum and cable mechanical actuator arrangement. The winch drum and cable mechanical actuator arrangement includes a substantially vertically moveable member attached to the rod of the sucker-rod pump. The vertical moveable member is coupled to one end of the cable and the other end of the cable is coupled to the winch drum. The winch drum is configured to rotate in one direction to index the rod in a vertical up direction and to index the rod in a vertical down direction, with the winch drum completing at least one full rotation and the rod completing one cycle. The rod cycle is in relation to a pumping cycle for the down hole pump. | 09-18-2014 |
Timothy M. Beck, York Haven, PA US
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20090269962 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A plug connector for use with a receptacle. The plug connector and receptacle combination may prevent more than one use of the single use plug connector, thereby necessitating disposal of the plug connector and associated, disposable, specialized instrumentation to which the plug connector is connected. The plug connector may be keyed and otherwise identified to the receptacle by shape, tactile indicia and visual indicia so that it cannot be mistakenly used with a different receptacle, while providing proper orientation for rapid assembly. When designed for single use or limited multiple use, the insertion of the plug connector into the receptacle moves a jumper contact in the plug connector from a first position to a second position where it is captured. The receptacle and plug connector may include an interface for a light pipe and a light path that illuminates the plug connector to facilitate assembly and disassembly in areas in which light is limited, such as operating rooms, as well as communicating information to the user. | 10-29-2009 |
20100190379 | CONNECTOR OVERMOLD - An overmold for an electrical connector is disclosed. The connector includes a connector body that communicates with a device and an overmold that substantially covers the connector body. The overmold includes an outside surface that has a plurality of depressions for receiving a user's hand such that when an insertion force is applied to insert the connector into a receiver of the device, the insertion force is transferred from the depressions to an axis of the connector. | 07-29-2010 |
Timothy Michael Beck, York Haven, PA US
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20100041257 | EMI SHIELDED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector including a receptacle having receptacle having at least one shielding member and at least one electrically conductive surface. The shielding member includes at least one grounding member and at least one latching member. The grounding member is in physical contact with the electrically conductive surface and the latching member is configured to detachably engage a latching feature of a mating receptacle. A connector system and a method for shielding a connector are also disclosed. | 02-18-2010 |
Tom J. Beck, Clarks, NE US
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20090064807 | Device for opening and closing the discharge door of a bulk seed box - A device is described for opening and closing the discharge door of a bulk seed box. The device comprises a portable lightweight structure which is attached to the box and which uses an electrically operated screw actuator to move the discharge door of the box from its closed position to its open position and vice versa. The device also includes a spreader mechanism which relieves the stress or tension on the supporting slide or track for the discharge door so that the discharge door may be more easily opened and closed. | 03-12-2009 |
20110076123 | Bulk seed handling and dispensing system - A bulk seed handler and dispenser or seed tender is provided for transporting bulk seed containers and for dispensing the seed within the containers into planting equipment. The bulk seed handling and dispenser of this invention is comprised of a trailer having a plurality of bulk seed containers mounted thereon, each of which is in communication with seed inlet openings formed in the deck of the trailer. Means is provided for simultaneously clamping the opposite sides of the containers to the deck. When the seed containers are placed on the deck, the doors which provide access to the slide gates thereof are on the driver's side of the trailer. A pair of hydraulic cylinders pivotally interconnect the upper auger conveyor section to the lower auger conveyor section for pivotally moving the upper auger conveyor section between a stowed position and an operative position. | 03-31-2011 |
Tyler T. Beck, Aberdeen, ID US
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20110163504 | TRAVELING TARGET - A reactive target for firearms is disclosed. The target may include a center, four legs, and four heads. Each of the four legs may comprise an exterior end and radially extending from proximate the center to the exterior end. Each of the four heads may connect to the exterior end of a different leg of the four legs. Each of the four heads may also provide at least one target surface withstanding, without degradation, multiple impacts from firearm-fired projectiles. When an appropriate head is hit by a projectile, the target may roll a discrete, incremental distance on a supporting surface. | 07-07-2011 |
William Beck, Salem, NH US
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20100253769 | Optical System and Assembly Method - An optical system which includes some or all of the following parts: a laser light source which illuminates a spatial light modulator such that optical characteristics are preserved; a stereoscopic display which has a polarization-switching light source; a stereoscopic display which includes two infrared lasers, two optical parametric oscillators, and six second harmonic generators; two light sources processed by two parts of the same spatial light modulator; a method of assembly using an alignment plate to align kinematic rollers on a holding plate; an optical support structure which includes stacked, compartmented layers; a collimated optical beam between an optical parametric oscillator and a second harmonic generator; a laser gain module with two retroreflective mirrors; an optical tap which keeps the monitored beam co-linear; an optical coupler which includes an optical fiber and a rotating diffuser; and an optical fiber that has a core with at least one flat side. | 10-07-2010 |
20110134510 | Despeckling Apparatus and Method - An apparatus and method that reduces laser speckle by using stimulated Raman scattering in an optical fiber. The fiber core diameter and length are selected to achieve a desired output color. An adjustable despeckler is formed by combining two optical fibers in parallel and adjusting the amount of light in each path. | 06-09-2011 |
William A. Beck, Middletown, DE US
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20100189670 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING EFFECTS OF COLORANTS AND CONDITIONERS - Methods are provided for enhancing the longevity of the binding of various benefit agents to hair and skin. Applications of traditional and non-traditional colorants and conditioners to hair and skin are amended with compositions of hair or skin-binding peptides respectively. The presence of the hair or skin-binding peptide compositions act to increase the longevity of the applied colorant or conditioner on the hair or skin. | 07-29-2010 |
William T. Beck, Chicago, IL US
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20090325200 | POLYPYRIMIDINE-TRACT BINDING PROTEIN (PTB) AS A BIOMARKER AND TARGET FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention provides a method of diagnosing cancer in a mammalian subject comprising measuring the level of polypyrimidine-tract binding protein (PTB) in a tissue sample obtained from the subject. An elevated level of PTB in the sample comparing to a normal control is indicative the subject is positively diagnosed with cancer. The present invention furthers provides a method for inhibiting proliferation of a mammalian cancer cell. The method comprises suppressing the level of polypyrimidine-tract binding protein (PTB) in the cell. | 12-31-2009 |
20100144838 | Methods for Identifying Modulators of Pyrimidine Tract Binding Protein - Provided herein are methods and materials for identifying compounds that modulate polypyrimidine tract binding protein (PTB), a protein that functions as a negative regulator of pre-mRNA splicing by blocking the inclusion of numerous alternative exons into mRNA. | 06-10-2010 |