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Arne Benson, Shakopee, MN US
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20100124410 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPLYING WATER VAPOR IN SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER TREATMENT - A system for supplying water vapor in a process for treatment of a semiconductor wafer, comprising a treatment chamber having an interior for receiving at least one semiconductor wafer and a water vapor dispenser. The water vapor dispenser comprises | 05-20-2010 |
Bernard W. Benson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20110280764 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SANITIZATION - A system for sanitizing products on a conveyor including a conveyor for moving products along a direction of conveyance. A first generator and a second generator are each operable to generate airborne sanitizing agents. The first generator includes an outlet configured to discharge at least a portion of the airborne sanitizing agents generated therein across the conveyor in a first direction. The second generator includes an outlet configured to discharge at least a portion of the airborne sanitizing agents generated therein across the conveyor in a second direction. The outlet of the first generator is configured to direct the discharged airborne sanitizing agents toward an inlet of the second generator. | 11-17-2011 |
Bernard Wayne Benson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20110079025 | THERMAL STORAGE DEVICE WITH ICE THICKNESS DETECTION AND CONTROL METHODS - A thermal storage device for generating a thermal storage medium from a fluid and including a storage tank for containing the fluid, a refrigeration system having a heat exchanger positioned in the storage tank, a pump for pumping the fluid through the storage tank, a storage medium detection device, and a controller. The storage medium detection device generates a signal corresponding to at least one parameter of the pump. The controller controls the refrigeration system in one of a first mode and a second mode based on the signal. The at least one heat exchanger removes heat from the fluid to generate the thermal storage medium thereon when the refrigeration system operates in the first mode, and the at least one heat exchanger does not remove heat from the fluid thereby terminating generation of the thermal storage medium when the refrigeration system operates in the second mode. | 04-07-2011 |
Beth Benson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110174340 | LOW AND HIGH TEMPERATURE ENZYMATIC SYSTEM - An enzymatic system includes a first pH neutral composition and a second pH neutral composition. The first pH neutral composition includes a low temperature enzyme effective at removing blood and hemoglobin. The second pH neutral composition includes a high temperature enzyme effective at removing mucous, fibrin and fat. In one embodiment, the low temperature enzyme has an activation temperature of about 50 degrees to about 120 degrees Fahrenheit and the high temperature enzyme has an activation temperature of about 140 to about 180 degrees Fahrenheit. | 07-21-2011 |
Beth E. Benson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100263689 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING WATER HARDNESS - The present invention is related to methods, apparatuses, and compositions for controlling water hardness. The methods, apparatuses and compositions also reduce scale formation. The present invention includes substantially water insoluble resin materials. The resin materials may be loaded with a plurality of cations. | 10-21-2010 |
B. Wayne Benson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20100229576 | HYDROCOOLER WITH THERMAL STORAGE - A hydrocooler system for cooling produce. The hydrocooler system comprises a hydrocooler tank configured to contain a fluid used to saturate and cool the produce, and a thermal storage device positioned in the hydrocooler tank and configured to receive a refrigerant. The thermal storage device is configured to generate a thermal storage medium from the fluid on the thermal storage device in response to the flow of refrigerant through the thermal storage device. | 09-16-2010 |
Cory Benson, Savage, MN US
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20140279119 | MOBILE POINT-OF-SALE - A mobile point-of-sale system includes a cart frame and a battery housed in the cart frame. The cart frame includes a front having a bottom, a back having a bottom edge and a bottom. The bottom includes a pair of upper flanges and a lower housing. The pair of upper flanges have components for receiving wheels for supporting the cart frame and the lower housing includes at least one aperture for venting heat from the battery that is supported by the lower housing. At least a portion of the lower housing and the battery are located below the pair of upper flanges and are located below the bottom edges of the front and the back. | 09-18-2014 |
20150081459 | MOBILE POINT-OF-SALE - A mobile point-of-sale system includes a cart frame and a battery housed in the cart frame. The cart frame includes a front having a bottom, a back having a bottom edge and a bottom. The bottom includes a pair of upper flanges and a lower housing. The pair of upper flanges have components for receiving wheels for supporting the cart frame and the lower housing includes at least one aperture for venting heat from the battery that is supported by the lower housing. At least a portion of the lower housing and the battery are located below the pair of upper flanges and are located below the bottom edges of the front and the back. | 03-19-2015 |
20150292669 | Lockable Tablet Stand - A lockable electronic tablet stand is described that fixes the tablet in a locked relation to the stand. The stand actuates between a locked and unlocked position and provides an intuitive locking system. Use of a key is required for removal of the tablet from the stand. | 10-15-2015 |
Cory D. Benson, Savage, MN US
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20150289651 | ACCESSORIES SUPPORT BRACKET - A support or mounting bracket includes a fixed portion having a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface opposite the first mounting surface. The first mounting surface couples to a display screen and the second mounting surface couples to a support stand. The support bracket also includes at least one free portion that extends from the fixed portion and couples to an arm plate and at least one connecting portion that couples the at least one free portion to the fixed portion. The arm plate includes a proximal end mounted to the at least one free portion and distal end that supports a peripheral device. | 10-15-2015 |
Craig A. Benson, Maple Grove, MN US
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20090116037 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SINGLE POINT SCANNER - The present subject matter include methods and apparatus for creating three dimensional digitized models of at least one ear impression, the apparatus comprising a frame, a linear axis mounted to the frame, the linear axis having an axis of motion, a first spindle axis mounted to the frame, the spindle axis having an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation of the first spindle axis is parallel to the axis of motion of the linear axis, a first scanner mounted to the linear axis, the scanner includes a laser for projecting a narrowly localized spot of laser light at a target mounted on the first spindle axis and a sensor array for receiving at least a portion of the laser light reflected from the target and a controller configured to communicate with the first scanner. | 05-07-2009 |
20100103404 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A SINGLE POINT SCANNER - The present subject matter include methods and apparatus for creating three dimensional digitized models of at least one ear impression, the apparatus comprising a frame, a linear axis mounted to the frame, the linear axis having an axis of motion, a first spindle axis mounted to the frame, the spindle axis having an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation of the first spindle axis is parallel to the axis of motion of the linear axis, a first scanner mounted to the linear axis, the scanner includes a laser for projecting a narrowly localized spot of laser light at a target mounted on the first spindle axis and a sensor array for receiving at least a portion of the laser light reflected from the target and a controller configured to communicate with the first scanner. | 04-29-2010 |
Dennis Benson, Burnsville, MN US
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20130330154 | SUPPORT FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - A moveable semiconductor substrate support includes a control device receiving data from one or more sensors and providing control signals to one or more actuators. The control device is coupled to and moves with the moveable substrate support to facilitate flexible and complex operation of the substrate support itself. | 12-12-2013 |
Dwight Benson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20100180004 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK ANALYSIS - Embodiments of methods, systems and apparatus for analysis and capture of network data items are described herein. Some embodiments include a receiving module which may receive a network data item from a network and which may then duplicate the network data item into two network data items. A capture module may receive one of the network data items for storage in storage device. A statistics or analysis module may in parallel receive the other network data item and may then perform network analysis on that network data item. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-15-2010 |
Gerald M. Benson, Woodbury, MN US
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20090169823 | CUBE CORNER CAVITY BASED RETROREFLECTORS WITH TRANSPARENT FILL MATERIAL - Retroreflective sheeting includes a body layer having a structured surface with recessed faces forming cube corner cavities. A reflective film is disposed at least on the recessed faces, and a fill material fills the cube corner cavities. The fill material comprises radiation-curable materials, adhesives, or both, and preferably transparent radiation-curable pressure-sensitive adhesives. The fill material preferably forms a continuous layer covering both the recessed faces and upper portions of the structured surface. A transparent cover layer preferably contacts the fill material layer. | 07-02-2009 |
20100182695 | STRUCTURED SURFACE ARTICLES CONTAINING GEOMETRIC STRUCTURES WITH COMPOUND FACES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A prepared substrate including an array of cube corner cavities and protrusions interspersed between the cube corner cavities is described herein. | 07-22-2010 |
20110149395 | COMPOUND MOLD AND STRUCTURED SURFACE ARTICLES CONTAINING GEOMETRIC STRUCTURES WITH COMPOUND FACES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Structured surface articles such as molds or sheeting are formed on a compound substrate including a machined substrate and a replicated substrate. In one embodiment, the structured surface is a cube corner element on a compound substrate. In another embodiment, the structured surface is a geometric structure that has a plurality of faces, where one face is located on the machined substrate and another face is located on the replicated substrate. In yet another embodiment, at least some of the faces include a compound face with a portion formed on the machined substrate and a portion formed on the replicated substrate. The method of making a structured surface article including a geometric structure having a plurality of faces includes forming an array of geometric structures in a first surface of a machined substrate; passivating selected locations of the first surface of the machined substrate; forming a replicated substrate of the machined substrate to form a compound substrate; forming an array of second geometric structures on a second surface opposite the first surface on the machined substrate; and removing selected portions from the second surface of the machined substrate. | 06-23-2011 |
20120120491 | Cube corner cavity based retroreflectors with transparent fill material - Retroreflective sheeting includes a body layer having a structured surface with recessed faces forming cube corner cavities. A reflective film is disposed at least on the recessed faces, and a fill material fills the cube corner cavities. The fill material comprises radiation-curable materials, adhesives, or both, and preferably transparent radiation-curable pressure-sensitive adhesives. The fill material preferably forms a continuous layer covering both the recessed faces and upper portions of the structured surface. A transparent cover layer preferably contacts the fill material layer. | 05-17-2012 |
20130148201 | COMPOUND MOLD AND STRUCTURED SURFACE ARTICLES CONTAINING GEOMETRIC STRUCTURES WITH COMPOUND FACES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Structured surface articles such as molds or sheeting are formed on a compound substrate including a machined substrate and a replicated substrate. In one embodiment, the structured surface is a cube corner element on a compound substrate. In another embodiment, the structured surface is a geometric structure that has a plurality of faces, where one face is located on the machined substrate and another face is located on the replicated substrate. In yet another embodiment, at least some of the faces include a compound face with a portion formed on the machined substrate and a portion formed on the replicated substrate. The method of making a structured surface article including a geometric structure having a plurality of faces includes forming an array of geometric structures in a first surface of a machined substrate; passivating selected locations of the first surface of the machined substrate; forming a replicated substrate of the machined substrate to form a compound substrate; forming an array of second geometric structures on a second surface opposite the first surface on the machined substrate; and removing selected portions from the second surface of the machined substrate. | 06-13-2013 |
Gerald M. Benson, Woodlbury, MN US
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20080278814 | STRUCTURED SURFACE ARTICLES CONTAINING GEOMETRIC STRUCTURES WITH COMPOUND FACES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A prepared substrate including an array of cube corner cavities and protrusions interspersed between the cube corner cavities is described herein. | 11-13-2008 |
Greg J. Benson, Cokato, MN US
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20090080963 | Propel/repel dispensers - A propel/repel dispenser having one or more features in combination to provide improved manufacture, assembly and use of the dispenser. Such features include a wide single lead thread, a “click” feature to provide sound and feel to a user so that propelling and repelling can be controlled, and a retention element involving a single slot extending from a central opening through which a screw structure passes upon assembly of the dispenser. | 03-26-2009 |
Karl E. Benson, Saint Paul, MN US
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20090143557 | CYCLIC SILAZANES CONTAINING AN OXAMIDO ESTER GROUP AND METHODS - Cyclic silazanes containing an oxamido ester group and methods of making these compounds are described. The compounds can be used, for example, to make oxamido ester-terminated siloxanes, which can be precursors for the preparation of various polymeric materials such as, for example, polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamides. | 06-04-2009 |
Keith A. Benson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20130176481 | Video Photography System - A video photography system includes a video camera system and a background lighting system. The video camera system is configured to capture photographs of a subject positioned between the video camera system and a background. The background lighting system is configured to generate background lighting conditions on the background. The background lighting conditions include at least a first lighting condition and a second lighting condition. | 07-11-2013 |
Mark Benson, Playmouth, MN US
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20130210412 | METHOD FOR EMBEDDING DEVICE-SPECIFIC DATA TO ENABLE PROVISIONING A DEVICE WITH A MOBILE DEVICE - The invention provides methods for providing a unified single-scan user interface for accessing and managing a remotely located device throughout its life cycle, including cellular network provisioning, cloud data provider registration, initialization and activation, as well as providing end users with easy access to the device and its data. The end user simply powers the device on and the device automatically connects with the communication network and the cloud data provider. The device comes to the end user already provisioned and paired and activated with the cloud data provider and the communication network provider. The end user may provision the device by scanning an optically scannable identification label having device-specific data embedded thereon using a mobile device such as a smartphone or the like. | 08-15-2013 |
Mark Benson, Plymouth, MN US
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20130193203 | METHODS FOR EMBEDDING DEVICE-SPECIFIC DATA TO ENABLE REMOTE IDENTIFICATION AND PROVISIONING OF SPECIFIC DEVICES - The invention provides systems and methods for providing a unified single-scan user interface for accessing and managing a remotely located device throughout its life cycle, including cellular network provisioning, cloud data provider registration, initialization and activation, as well as providing end users with easy access to the device and its data. The end user simply powers the device on and the device automatically connects with the communication network and the cloud data provider. The device comes to the end user already provisioned and paired and activated with the cloud data provider and the communication network provider. Device-specific data is, at manufacture, encoded onto machine-readable labels and complied in a table within a remote database. The present invention thus allows identification and provisioning of individual devices using a mobile device such as a smartphone or the like. | 08-01-2013 |
20130200142 | METHODS FOR EMBEDDING DEVICE-SPECIFIC DATA TO ENABLE REMOTE ACCESS TO REAL TIME DEVICE DATA - The invention provides systems and methods for providing a unified single-scan user interface for accessing and managing a remotely located device throughout its life cycle, including cellular network provisioning, cloud data provider registration, initialization and activation, as well as providing end users with easy access to the device and its data. The end user simply powers the device on and the device automatically connects with the communication network and the cloud data provider. The device comes to the end user already provisioned and paired and activated with the cloud data provider and the communication network provider. The device is capable of monitoring operational and/or environmental parameters comprising physical and/or chemical data which may be monitored by a mobile device. The mobile device may also initiate modification of the manufactured device's parameters. | 08-08-2013 |
Mark Benson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20130185400 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROVISIONING, PAIRING AND ACTIVATING A NEWLY MANUFACTURED DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC JOINING OF CUSTOMER'S NETWORK - The invention provides systems and methods for providing a unified single-scan user interface for accessing and managing a remotely located device throughout its life cycle, including cellular network provisioning, cloud data provider registration, initialization and activation, as well as providing end users with easy access to the device and its data. The end user simply powers the device on and the device automatically connects with the communication network and the cloud data provider. The device comes to the end user already provisioned and paired and activated with the cloud data provider and the communication network provider. Further, the user account, or accounts, for the use of the device is both active and recorded for billing by the various service providers supporting the device use, i.e., the communication network provider(s). | 07-18-2013 |
Mark Dennis Benson, Plymouth, MN US
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20150256651 | FACILITATING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SMART OBJECT AND APPLICATION PROVIDER - A smart object establishes communication with an application provider server computing device by sending a request to a manufacturer server computing device to identify a second server computing device; receiving a response from the first server computing device with an identifier indicating the second server computing device; and using the identifier to establish communication between the smart object and the second server computing device. | 09-10-2015 |
20150257008 | CONFIGURING NETWORK ACCESS PARAMETERS - A method for configuring network access parameters for a smart object to access a network is disclosed. The method comprises connecting, by the smart object, to a network using a first network access device. The smart object uses a wireless networking protocol to connect to the first network access device. The method further comprises authenticating the smart object with a server on the network and receiving network access information from the server. The network access information relates to a second network access device. The method further comprises using the network access information to connect to the network using the second network access device. | 09-10-2015 |
Olester Benson, Woodbury, MN US
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20120204566 | FRESNEL LENS - Fresnel lenses are prepared from a transparent substrate and a structured polyurethane layer. The structured polyurethane layer includes a curable reaction mixture. The curable reaction mixture includes a polyol, a polyisocyanate, a catalyst, and at least one UV stabilizer. The Fresnel lenses may be used in panel arrays and in solar power generation devices. | 08-16-2012 |
20140087140 | METHOD FOR MAKING MICROSTRUCTURED TOOLS HAVING DISCONTINUOUS TOPOGRAPHIES, AND ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREFROM - A method for making a microstructured tool having interspersed topographies, and for producing articles therefrom, includes modifying a molding tool, by coating a radiation curable resin ( | 03-27-2014 |
Peter T. Benson, North St. Paul, MN US
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20100159197 | ULTRASONIC INJECTION MOLDING ON A WEB - Injection molding, parts onto a carrier web ( | 06-24-2010 |
20100182728 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MODIFICATION OF ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE ON A MOVING WEB - Methods and apparatus ( | 07-22-2010 |
20110168924 | CHARGE ALTERATION USING ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION | 07-14-2011 |
20110192977 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ALTERING CHARGE ON A DIELECTRIC MATERIAL - Methods of altering charge on a dielectric material involve application of an at least weakly conductive liquid to at least a portion of the dielectric material. The liquid is then at least partially removed from the dielectric material leaving a substantially uniform electrostatic charge on at least the portion of the dielectric material. Some methods provide a dielectric material that is both net neutral and completely neutral. Other methods generate a charge pattern that is used for subsequent processing. | 08-11-2011 |
20120262796 | ULTRASONIC INJECTION MOLDING ON BOTH SIDES OF A WEB - Injection molding parts onto a carrier web located between mold halves, each mold half having a cavity, resulting in molded articles having parts on both sides of the carrier web. Polymer flow into the cavities is assisted by application of ultrasonic energy to the mold. After the molding operation, mold halves are separated, and the carrier web is advanced, or indexed, to a next position for another molding sequence. Articles produced include lenses with part of the carrier web between lens halves, and a carrier web bearing an array of molded parts. | 10-18-2012 |
20120263919 | ARTICLES INJECTION MOLDED ON A WEB - Articles enabled by an injection molding process that molds parts on a carrier web located between mold halves and uses ultrasonic energy to assist flow of polymer melt into the mold cavity. One such article is a carrier web having a high density of molded parts, i.e., bearing an array of molded articles adhered to the web in rows and columns, the articles being spaced closer (center-to-center or edge-to-edge) than the diagonal spacing between articles in the next adjacent row and next adjacent column. Another such article is a microneedle array on a land no more than 250 μm thick on which at least 60% of the microneedles across the array are filled (i.e., completely formed). | 10-18-2012 |
20130236705 | Web With Molded Articles On Both Sides - Injection molding parts onto a carrier web located between mold halves, each mold half having a cavity, resulting in molded articles having parts on both sides of the carrier web. Polymer flow into the cavities is assisted by application of ultrasonic energy to the mold. After the molding operation, mold halves are separated, and the carrier web is advanced, or indexed, to a next position for another molding sequence. Articles produced include lenses with part of the carrier web between lens halves, and a carrier web bearing an array of molded parts. | 09-12-2013 |
20130345384 | ULTRASONIC-ASSISTED MOLDING OF PRECISELY-SHAPED ARTICLES AND METHODS - An ultrasonic-assisted injection molding system and method for making precisely-shaped articles. A source of ultrasonic energy is positioned to apply vibrational energy to a mold cavity connected to at least one gate in flow communication with a source of molten (co)polymer. The mold is heated to a temperature of 104-116° C., and the molten (co)polymer is injected into the mold cavity. After cooling the mold until the molten (co)polymer within the gate has solidified, ultrasonic energy is applied to the mold without remelting the solidified (co)polymer within the gate until the temperature increases to 116-122° C., thereby substantially relieving flow induced stresses. The mold is then cooled until the temperature decreases to 101-107° C., and is thereafter heated until the temperature increases to 116-122° C., thereby substantially relieving any thermally induced stresses. The mold is cooled until the molten (co)polymer has solidified, thereby forming a precision molded plastic optical element. | 12-26-2013 |
20140128811 | Microneedle Arrays - Microneedle arrays made by an injection molding process that uses ultrasonic energy to assist flow of polymer melt into a mold cavity, said microneedles having a high proportion (at least 60%) of fill, i.e., completely formed microneedles across the array. Microneedle array can be on a base or land no more than 250 μm thick. | 05-08-2014 |
20150197047 | WEB WITH MOLDED ARTICLES ON BOTH SIDES - Injection molding parts onto a carrier web located between mold halves, each mold half having a cavity, resulting in molded articles having parts on both sides of the carrier web. Polymer flow into the cavities is assisted by application of ultrasonic energy to the mold. After the molding operation, mold halves are separated, and the carrier web is advanced, or indexed, to a next position for another molding sequence. Articles produced include lenses with part of the carrier web between lens halves, and a carrier web bearing an array of molded parts. | 07-16-2015 |
Richard Douglas Benson, Long Lake, MN US
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20100152415 | POLYLACTIC ACID STEREOCOMPLEX COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME - Thermoformed PLA stereocomplex parts are made using a PLA stereocomplex composition having a highest crystallization melting temperature from 200 to 215° C. The stereocomplex composition preferably has less than 5 J/g of lower melting (160 to 190° C.) crystallites. The stereocomplex can be pre-annealed in various ways to reduce thermoforming cycle times. The stereocomplex forms parts with low haze and good thermal resistance, at reasonable cycle times. | 06-17-2010 |
20110306749 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING LACTIDE WITH RECYCLE OF MESO-LACTIDE - An S, S- and R,R-lactide stream suitable for polymerization is prepared by producing a low molecular weight poly(lactic acid), depolymerizing the low molecular weight poly(lactic acid) to form a mixture of S, S-, R,R- and meso-lactide, and separating meso-lactide from this mixture to form an S, S- and R,R-lactide stream. Meso-lactide is recycled into the process, and shifts the mole fractions of the lactides in the lactide mixture that is produced. | 12-15-2011 |
20120095240 | RECOVERY OF LACTIC ACID VALUES FROM A MESO-LACTIDE STREAM - Lactic acid equivalents are recovered from a starting lactide stream by catalytically racemizing a portion of the lactide in the stream at a temperature of 180° C. or below. This increases the proportion of two species of lactide (i.e., at least two of S,S-, R,R- or meso-lactide) at the expense of the third species. The racemized mixture so obtained can be separated to recover some or all of one or more of the lactide species from the remaining lactide species, by a process such as melt crystallization or distillation. Impurities in the starting lactide stream usually are retained mostly in the remaining meso-lactide, so a highly purified S,S- and/or R,R-lactide stream can be produced in this manner. Such a purified S,S- and R,R-lactide stream is suitable for polymerization to form a polylactide. | 04-19-2012 |
20140031566 | RECOVERY OF LACTIC ACID VALUES FROM A MESO-LACTIDE STREAM - Lactic acid equivalents are recovered from a starting lactide stream by catalytically racemizing a portion of the lactide in the stream at a temperature of 180° C. or below. This increases the proportion of two species of lactide (i.e., at least two of S,S-, R,R- or meso-lactide) at the expense of the third species. The racemized mixture so obtained can be separated to recover some or all of one or more of the lactide species from the remaining lactide species, by a process such as melt crystallization or distillation. Impurities in the starting lactide stream usually are retained mostly in the remaining meso-lactide, so a highly purified S,S- and/or R,R-lactide stream can be produced in this manner. Such a purified S,S- and R,R-lactide stream is suitable for polymerization to form a polylactide. | 01-30-2014 |
Roger Rob Benson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20140269764 | COMMUNICATIONS UNIT FOR AN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS NETWORK - A field device is configured to send and receive data over an industrial process network. The field device includes a processor and a communications unit communicatively connected to the industrial process network. The communications unit is configured to send and receive the data over the industrial process network via a first communications protocol at a first data rate. The communications unit is connected to communicate with the processor via a second communications protocol at a second data rate that is greater than the first data rate. | 09-18-2014 |
Ronald C. Benson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20100211429 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AND MAINTAINING ABRASIVE BLASTING MACHINES - A system and method for managing abrasive blasting may include timing duration of blast media being blown in performing abrasive blasting using an abrasive blasting machine. Time duration that an operator worked in association with the duration of the blast media being blown may be received. A blasting efficiency ratio may be computed based on the duration of the blasting media being blown and duration of that the operator worked. The blasting efficiency ratio may be displayed to a user. | 08-19-2010 |
20100323588 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRYING GRIT USED FOR ABRASIVE BLASTING - A method and method for processing grit used for abrasive blasting may include receiving grit blasted onto a surface, where the grit includes moisture content. Air in which the grit being recycled is being processed may be heated. The moisture content may be evaporated from the grit using the heated air to produce dry recycled grit. The dried recycled grit may be stored. | 12-23-2010 |
20150273660 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRYING GRIT USED FOR ABRASIVE BLASTING - A method and method for processing grit used for abrasive blasting may include receiving grit blasted onto a surface, where the grit includes moisture content. Air in which the grit being recycled is being processed may be heated. The moisture content may be evaporated from the grit using the heated air to produce dry recycled grit. The dried recycled grit may be stored. | 10-01-2015 |
Shaelyn D. Benson, Saint Paul, MN US
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20090032059 | CLEANING MATERIAL AND METHOD OF CLEANING A SURFACE - A cleaning material, a cleaning tool and a method of cleaning a surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cleaning material comprises a backing including a first surface and a second surface, and an array of 20 to 1000 upstanding stems per square centimeter projecting from the first surface of the backing. Each stem has a height from 0.2 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 105 A. In one embodiment, the method of cleaning a surface comprises providing a cleaning material having an array of 20 to 1000 upstanding stems per square centimeter, wherein each stem has a height from 0.2 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 105 A, wiping the cleaning material over a surface to be cleaned, and capturing debris between the stems of the cleaning material. | 02-05-2009 |
Shaelyn D. Benson, St. Paul, MN US
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20100125961 | CLEANING TOOL WITH UPSTANDING STEMS AND METHOD OF CLEANING A SURFACE - The present disclosure relates to a cleaning tool, a cleaning sheet and method of removes debris, lint, or hair from a variety of surfaces. The cleaning tool is provided with a first array of stems and a second array of stems, wherein the first array of stems are smaller and more densely included on a cleaning surface of the cleaning tool. The larger stems are able to loosen and pull deeply embedded hair from loose fabric surfaces, while the smaller stems are able to capture and retain the loosened hair. | 05-27-2010 |
20100192321 | HAIR AND LINT CLEANING TOOL - A flexible and conformable cleaning tool is disclosed that includes a foam body with a first working surface, wherein the foam body has a shore hardness less than 40. The cleaning tool further comprises a cleaning material on at least a portion of the first working surface, wherein the cleaning material includes an array of 20 to 1000 upstanding stems per square centimeter, wherein each stem has a height from 0.2 and 2.0 millimeters and a shore hardness less than 105 A, wherein the cleaning material is wiped over a surface to be cleaned to gather debris, lint, or hair. | 08-05-2010 |
20110107537 | MOP BODY HAVING RECESSED SIDE SURFACES - Disclosed is a mop body that includes side surfaces that are substantially recessed from a lowermost contact point. The greatly recessed side surfaces completely remove a large portion of the cleaning surface from contact with the surface to be cleaned. Upon rotation of the mop body, the side surfaces can be placed into contact with the surface to be cleaned in order to pickup dirt, hair, lint, or other debris captured by the portion of the mop body contacting the surface to be cleaned. Further, in some embodiments the lowermost contact provides essentially a single point of contact with the surface to be cleaned to enable the mop body to easily remove debris from corners. The disclosed mop construction greatly enhances the total amount of surface area that can be effectively used for cleaning | 05-12-2011 |
Thomas M. Benson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110098800 | AXIALLY ANCHORING COLLAPSIBLE AND RE-EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES FOR VARIOUS DISEASE STATES | 04-28-2011 |
20120078347 | STENT FEATURES FOR COLLAPSIBLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES - A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent having an expanded condition and a collapsed condition. The stent includes a plurality of distal cells, a plurality of proximal cells, a plurality of support struts coupling the proximal cells to the distal cells, and at least one support post connected to a plurality of proximal cells. The proximal cells are longitudinally spaced apart from the distal cells. Various strut configurations and connections of the struts to the proximal cells and of the proximal cells to the support post improve stent flexibility and reduce stress in the valve leaflets. | 03-29-2012 |
20120197390 | BLUNT ENDED STENT FOR PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE - A collapsible prosthetic heart valve includes a stent and a valve assembly. The stent has a proximal end and a distal end and includes a plurality of struts. The struts have free ends configured to inhibit tissue penetration. The valve assembly, including a plurality of leaflets, is disposed within the stent. | 08-02-2012 |
20140243965 | MULTI-LAYER STENT - A collapsible prosthetic heart valve includes a stent and a valve assembly. The stent includes an annulus section and at least one foldable section. The stent is movable between an unfolded condition in which the foldable section is longitudinally spaced from the annulus section, and a folded condition in which the foldable section is at least partially positioned radially adjacent the annulus section. The valve assembly is positioned within the annulus section of the stent in the folded condition of the stent. | 08-28-2014 |
20140296966 | STENT FEATURES FOR COLLAPSIBLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES - A prosthetic heart valve includes a stent having an expanded condition and a collapsed condition. The stent includes a plurality of distal cells, a plurality of proximal cells, a plurality of support struts coupling the proximal cells to the distal cells, and at least one support post connected to a plurality of proximal cells. The proximal cells are longitudinally spaced apart from the distal cells. Various strut configurations and connections of the struts to the proximal cells and of the proximal cells to the support post improve stent flexibility and reduce stress in the valve leaflets. | 10-02-2014 |
Thomas Mark Benson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140277389 | RADIOPAQUE TRANSCATHETER VALVE AND ANATOMICAL MARKERS - A prosthetic valve assembly for implantation in a patient's circulatory system includes a stent, a valve member coupled to the stent and defining a preferred landing zone relative to anatomical structures in the patient's circulatory system, and at least one marker positioned in a predetermined relationship relative to the landing zone of the valve member, the marker being visually distinguishable from the stent using an imaging technique. By observing the marker, the prosthetic valve assembly may be implanted in the patient so that certain ones of the anatomical structures lie within the landing zone. | 09-18-2014 |
20150272737 | TRANSCATHETER MITRAL VALVE STENT FRAMES - A prosthetic heart valve may include a stent having an inflow end, an outflow end, a collapsed condition, and an expanded condition. The prosthetic valve may also include a collapsible and expandable valve assembly disposed within the stent and having a plurality of leaflets. The prosthetic valve and/or stent may include features to anchor the prosthetic valve to a native valve annulus and to seal the prosthetic valve with respect to the native valve annulus, such as planar and/or nonplanar annular sealing members coupled to ends of the stent. The stent may include one or more circumferential rows of anchor members or hooks extending radially outwardly from the stent. These hooks may be configured to extend in a particular direction when the stent is in the collapsed condition to facilitate resheathing of the stent if, upon deployment, a user determines the prosthetic heart valve is not positioned optimally. | 10-01-2015 |