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Adam T. Black, Mountain View, CA US
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20140061454 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING LASER-COOLED ATOMS - The device for producing laser-cooled atoms comprises a two dimensional trap or a three-dimensional trap, or a combination of two- and three-dimensional traps. The two-dimensional trap comprises: three or more permanent magnets arranged around a perimeter of a loop, wherein a plane of the loop is perpendicular to a free axis of the two-dimensional atom trap, and the three or more permanent magnets bracket an internal volume of the two-dimensional atom trap; and one or more laser beam input ports enabling access for one or more laser beams to the internal volume of the two-dimensional atom trap. | 03-06-2014 |
Alexander Fairweather Black, Berkeley, CA US
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20140108963 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING TAGGED IMAGES - A system and method for tagging media can include obtaining a media object and presenting the media within a media tagging interface; in the media tagging interface, obtaining selection of a region of the presented media to create a first media tag; obtaining user selection of at least a first application instance to assign to the first media tag; collecting content of the first application instance; rendering the tagged media with an indicator in the region of the first media tag; and on selection of the indicator in the rendered tagged media, activating a user interface of the first application instance with the collected content. | 04-17-2014 |
Allison R. Black, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120308692 | EGG DECORATING KIT - An egg decorating kit formable into an egg decorating assembly includes a plurality of decorating accessories for decorating eggs, a box made of foldable sheet material and an attachment made of sheet material. The box includes a top having a plurality of demarcated sections peripherally arranged about a center point of the top of the box. The top has at least one slit that extends from an outer surface of the top to an inner surface of the top and is surrounded by the demarcated sections. The attachment includes a main body portion and a tab portion coupled to the main body portion. The main body portion has printed indicia located on a front side of the sheet material and printed indicia located on a back side of the sheet material. | 12-06-2012 |
Andrew W. Black, Antrim IE
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20120168023 | GENESET FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An electric generator set fuel control system is disclosed. The fuel control system includes an electric generator, a prime mover mechanically coupled to the generator, a first fuel tank, a fuel level sensor configured to generate a fuel level signal indicative of a fuel level in the first fuel tank, a fuel loading operator input device configured to generate a fuel loading signal, a fueling mode operator input device configured to generate a fueling mode signal, and a control module. The first fuel tank is configured to supply fuel to the prime mover, and selectively receive or supply fuel to a second fuel tank through a fuel pump. The control module is configured to generate a fuel transfer signal as a function of the fuel loading signal, the fueling mode signal, and the fuel level signal. | 07-05-2012 |
Bailey J. Black, Florence, AL US
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20120199706 | DISPLAY STAND - A display stand has a base, a vertical pole having a lower end fixed to the base. The pole includes two sections having a stem projecting upward from each section. A bearing is coupled each stem of the pole. A pair of racks, each having a central tube with a bearing race fixed within a lower end contacts an outer surface of the bearings for rotation around the tube. Each rack has a generally square perimeter with rounded corners formed of wire, with a plurality of radial support members coupled between the central tube and the rounded corners. Each side of the square perimeter portion includes a pair of hooks adjacent the rounded corners to engage products to be displayed on the stand, the hooks projecting a limited distance outward below the plane of the rack square perimeter. | 08-09-2012 |
Betty Jo Black, El Dorado, AR US
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20130277296 | Pre-Filter Water Cleaner - A pre-filter apparatus adaptable to increase life of a water purification unit comprises a water holding unit having a top cap and a bottom cap, a connector positioned at one-third length of the water holding unit, a water inlet unit located on the connector, a water outlet unit located on the top cap and a sediment drain positioned on a lower portion of the water holding unit. The sediment drain is capable of collecting sediments from water. The water inlet unit is adaptable to receive water from an external water supply source. The pre-filter apparatus is positioned between the external water supply source and the water purification unit. The pre filter apparatus helps to remove sediments from water supplied by the external water supply source prior to filtration so as to extend life of the water purification unit. | 10-24-2013 |
Brandon Black, San Francisco, CA US
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20140046716 | AUTOMATED MANAGEMENT OF PHYSICAL RESOURCE SCHEDULING - Managing a physical resource is disclosed. Layout information that can be used to identify a location of a physical resource within an environment is received. Calendaring information associated with a reservation of the physical resource is received. Sensor information associated with one or more sensors monitoring the physical resource is received. The layout information, the calendar information, and the sensor information are used to manage scheduling of the physical resource. | 02-13-2014 |
Bryan Black, Tempe, AZ US
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20120198022 | Multicast Mapped Look-Up On Content Delivery Networks - A method and system for flexibly processing content objects is disclosed. A content object is stored on one of a plurality of storage devices. A request is received for the content object. Information corresponding to the requested object (e.g., a unique identifier) is transmitted to one or more content directories. A response is received from a first content directory indicating a location of the content object. The content object is requested from the first location, and at least part of the content object is received. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198041 | CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS MUTATORS - A method for processing content objects with resources associated with a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of geographically distributed points of presence (POPs) is disclosed. The resources are enrolled to be accessible from the CDN. Each resource is categorized using tags that categorize the resources. Selection of a policy from a plurality of policies is received, where the plurality of policies define processes to perform on content objects. The selected policy includes an applicability criteria and a call to the resource. Metadata is received at the CDN, the metadata being related to a content object, a requester of the content object and/or a provider of the content object. It is determined that the policy is applicable through analysis of the metadata and/or applicability criteria. The resource is called according to the call in the policy to cause the resource to perform specified processing on the content object. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198042 | POLICY MANAGEMENT FOR CONTENT STORAGE IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - A method for processing content objects with a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of geographically distributed points of presence is disclosed. Selection of a policy is received from a plurality of policies, where the plurality of policies define processes to perform on content objects stored at the CDN. Each policy includes an applicability criteria and a storage disposition. Metadata is received at the CDN, the metadata characterizing a content object, a requester of the content object and/or a provider of the content object. The content object is received for storage at the CDN. A policy and other policies are determined to be applicable to the content object through analysis of the metadata and/or the applicability criteria. Overlap is resolved between the policy and the other policies found applicable to the content object. The processing of the policy is performed on the content object. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198069 | CONTENT PROCESSING BETWEEN LOCATIONS WORKFLOW IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - A method for processing content objects within a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of points of presence (POPs) in different defined geographies is disclosed. A content object is gathered from one of the plurality of POPs in a first defined geography. It is determined that a processing function is to be performed on the content object. Geographical restrictions on the processing function are analyzed. A second defined geography for performing the processing function is determined. The content object is sent to a resource that performs the processing function in the second defined geography. The processing function is performed with the resource at the second defined geography to produce a processed content object. From a plurality of content stores in the plurality of POPs, a content store is found to hold the processed content object. The processed content object is stored on the content store. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198070 | Content Replication Workflow in Content Delivery Networks - A method for populating edge servers within a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of points of presence (POPs) is disclosed. A first function is performed that gathers popularity information for a content object. Popularity trends for the popularity information are determined through analysis with historical popularity information. A number of copies of the content object for each of the plurality of POPs is determined. The number is passed as a variable to a second function. The second function is performed that adds or deletes copies of the content object for each of the plurality of POPs as a function of the popularity trend and the number. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198071 | Distributed Landing Pad and Brick Topology for Content Storage in Content Delivery Networks - A method for ingest of content for a content delivery network (CDN) having a plurality of geographically distinct points of presence (POPs) A first landing-pad application program interface (API) is hosted and accessible from a first POP. A second landing-pad API is hosted and accessible from a second POP. First and second content objects are received at the first and second land-pad APIs, respectively. A first tag is analyzed to find it applicable to the first content object. A second tag is analyzed to be applicable to the second content object. First and second storage media are selected based upon the respective analyses of the tags. The content object objects are stored with the respective storage media. The first and second content objects are stored in a consistent file structure. | 08-02-2012 |
20130262627 | MULTICAST MAPPED LOOK-UP ON CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORKS - A method and system for flexibly processing content objects is disclosed. A content object is stored on one of a plurality of storage devices. A request is received for the content object. Information corresponding to the requested object (e.g., a unique identifier) is transmitted to one or more content directories. A response is received from a first content directory indicating a location of the content object. The content object is requested from the first location, and at least part of the content object is received. | 10-03-2013 |
Cameron John Black, Berkeley, CA US
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20130074440 | GEOMETRIC CONNECTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR BRACED FRAME CONNECTIONS - The present invention is directed towards improved apparatuses and methods for connecting a structural bracing system having a first geometry to a structure or structural component having a second geometry. | 03-28-2013 |
Charles Black, Ashburn, VA US
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20120199505 | KIT WITH WEARABLE DECORATIVE ELEMENTS - Kit of wearable decorative elements. The kit includes at least a main container. At least two securing devices are included. Each securing device is configured to secure at least one wearable decorative element to a user or user's clothing. At least two wearable decorative elements are also included. | 08-09-2012 |
Craig Kortick Black, Eindhoven NL
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20130177869 | SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING COMBINED BURSTS OF AIR AND WATER FOR CLEANING TEETH - The apparatus includes a motor ( | 07-11-2013 |
Daniel Corey Black, La Mesa, CA US
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20140006138 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ADVERTISING | 01-02-2014 |
David Christopher Black, Broomfield, CO US
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20130177371 | RATCHETING GRIPPER FOR A STORAGE LIBRARY - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for selective gripping and/or releasing of media cartridges using a robotic ratcheting gripper mechanism. Embodiments operate in context of a data storage library having a number of media cartridges physically located within slots of one or more magazines. A robot with a hand assembly uses a gripper mechanism to retrieve and ferry the cartridges between the magazines and one or more media drives. A novel gripper mechanism is provided that toggles between open and closed states according to movement of the gripper. In some embodiments, movement of a carriage from a retracted to an extended position extends the gripper mechanism and toggles its state, while movement of the carriage from the extended to the retracted position retracts the gripper mechanism while maintaining its state. Certain embodiments implement this functionality with simple mechanical components. | 07-11-2013 |
20140126990 | RATCHETING GRIPPER FOR A STORAGE LIBRARY - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for selective gripping and/or releasing of media cartridges using a robotic ratcheting gripper mechanism. Embodiments operate in context of a data storage library having a number of media cartridges physically located within slots of one or more magazines. A robot with a hand assembly uses a gripper mechanism to retrieve and ferry the cartridges between the magazines and one or more media drives. A novel gripper mechanism is provided that toggles between open and closed states according to movement of the gripper. In some embodiments, movement of a carriage from a retracted to an extended position extends the gripper mechanism and toggles its state, while movement of the carriage from the extended to the retracted position retracts the gripper mechanism while maintaining its state. Certain embodiments implement this functionality with simple mechanical components. | 05-08-2014 |
David K. Black, Minneapolis, MN US
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20130026213 | WATERBORNE AUTOWELDABLE SHOP PRIMER - A one-part, storage-stable, air-dryable, latex-coatable waterborne film-forming coating composition has dispersed therein sufficient conductive material to provide an autoweldable hardened shop primer layer when applied to metal components. The thus-primed components may be welded together using automated arc welding equipment without having to remove the coating composition at the weld site. The conductive material desirably causes little or no airborne emission of unsafe quantities of heavy metals or other harmful substances when the primer is volatilized or combusted during welding. | 01-31-2013 |
David R. Black, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130239141 | Media Map For Capture Of Content From Random Access Devices - A method and apparatus for storing and displaying information about the capture and/or transfer of digital media is provided, wherein data is stored such that a visual representation indicating characteristics of video data, such as whether portions of the video data have been transferred to another device or captured to a storage device, may be generated and displayed. | 09-12-2013 |
20130302012 | Media Map For Capture Of Content From Random Access Devices - A method and apparatus for storing and displaying information about the capture and/or transfer of digital media is provided, wherein data is stored such that a visual representation indicating characteristics of video data, such as whether portions of the video data have been transferred to another device or captured to a storage device, may be generated and displayed. | 11-14-2013 |
D. Jeffrey Black, Akron, OH US
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20130256323 | POLAR SOLUBLE OXYGEN SCAVENGING COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES THEREOF - This specification discloses a composition of a melt blend comprising a continuos polyester phase, a cobalt of manganese compound and a first scavenging compound wherein the first scavenging compound comprises at least one allylic group and at least one polar moiety and at least some of the first scavenging compound or the oligomer or the polymer comprising the first scavenging compound is not present in the continuous polyester phase. The partial insolubility is essential for oxygen scavenging and the solubility is essential for reducing haze. The composition is useful in preforms, container walls, and films for packaging. | 10-03-2013 |
20140220281 | OXYGEN SCAVENGERS - Described herein are oxygen scavengers, oxygen scavenging polymeric compositions, and oxygen scavenging articles. The polymeric compositions comprising the oxygen scavengers may have utility in packaging, sealing, wrapping, and storing oxygen-sensitive substances, e.g., to preserve freshness of foods, beverages, and the like. | 08-07-2014 |
Don Black, Albert Park AU
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20120268278 | INCONTINENCE MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT - A system for monitoring incontinence in one or more subjects comprises display means; input means operable by a user; one or more transmitters, each transmitter being associated with one or more subjects being monitored; the one or more transmitters being configured to transmit signals containing continence-related data for the one or more subjects, wherein the continence-related data has been obtained over time from a continence sensor associated with an absorbent article worn by each respective subject; a receiver unit configured to receive signals from the one or more transmitters; and processing means in communication with at least the receiver unit, the processing means including a display processor configured to process the received signals and communicate display information to the display means for display of a visual representation of continence-related information derived from continence sensors in the absorbent articles worn by the one or more subjects being monitored. The system may include a volume estimator and means for communicating to a carer a ‘risk of wetness leakage’ based on e.g. an estimated volume of wetness and e.g. a pad type. Pad type may be communicated to the system automatically by way of a pad type indicator associated with the pad and/or pad/sensor combination. | 10-25-2012 |
20140296808 | CAPACITIVE WETNESS SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A sensor device for sensing wetness in an absorbent article worn by a subject includes one or more sensing elements; and a coupling for communicating sensor signals between the one or more sensing elements and a receiver. A change in environmental parameter causes a change in electrical behaviour of at least one of the sensing elements, which behaviour can be analysed to determine occurrence of a wetness event in the absorbent article. The changes in electrical behaviour are communicated in the sensor signals to the receiver. The analysis may be by the receiver or a processor in communication with the receiver. Ideally, the sensing elements include capacitive elements and preferably, resonance circuits. | 10-02-2014 |
Donald N. Black, Cumming, GA US
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20130100536 | SHAPED GRADIENT LENS - One embodiment provides for a gradient lens having a first substantially hemispherical member comprising a first convex surface and a base and a second substantially hemispherical member projecting away from the base of the first hemispherical member and comprising a second convex surface. The gradient lens also includes a plurality of gradient layers disposed within the first hemispherical member, each gradient layer concentrically aligned to the first hemispherical member and comprising an index of refraction different than that of adjacent gradient layers. | 04-25-2013 |
Edward James Black, Woodbury, MN US
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20130030410 | Venous heated ablation catheter - A catheter for delivery of sclerosant to a tubular member or vein of the body to cause ablation. The catheter has one or more balloons located near the distal end to enhance effectiveness of the sclerosant and prevent its delivery to the deep venous system. The catheter has an orifice located near the distal end of the catheter to direct the sclerosant into the vessel and one or more effluent openings to provide for removal of the sclerosant fluid. A heating member such as an electrical resistance element, a Laser probe, or an RF electrode located within the catheter lumen or on the outside of the catheter shaft heats the sclerosant fluid to improve its ablation effectiveness. | 01-31-2013 |
Geoffrey Black, Arlington, VA US
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20140215154 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILE PROCESSING FROM A BLOCK DEVICE - An example system and method includes an electronic memory configured to store electronic data. The system further includes a controller coupled to an electronic storage device including electronic data storage locations arranged in a consecutive sequence on a storage medium and configured to store electronic data corresponding to electronic files in the electronic storage locations and access the electronic storage locations serially according to the consecutive sequence. The controller may be configured to cause the electronic storage device to serially access and transmit to the electronic memory, according to the consecutive sequence, at least some electronic data, cause the electronic memory to store the electronic data as received so that the electronic data of the file forms a complete file, and cause a processor to access the files from the electronic memory upon all electronic data associated with ones of the files having been stored in the electronic memory. | 07-31-2014 |
George Black, Olathe, KS US
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20120211291 | Electric Car Systems - An electric car system for use in transporting users from one location to another at speeds of up to 70 MPH. Electric car system comprises a frame, a steering system, a braking system, a suspension system, and a body. An electronic drive system controller is located near the operator's controls comprising a touch screen for selecting forward, reverse, and security movement lock position(s). The drive assembly comprises at least one accessory battery charged by an accessory alternator, at least one drive assembly battery charged by a drive assembly alternator, and an electric drive motor. The accessory battery powers car accessories and provides redundant electricity to the drive assembly battery when needed. The drive assembly battery provides power to the electric drive motor. The electric drive motor provides torque to two half shafts which couple to front axles and front rotatable wheels in front-wheel drive versions. | 08-23-2012 |
George Black, Powell, OH US
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20120278149 | Mortgage Matching System and Method - A computer-implemented method is disclosed for rewarding mortgage customers of a financial institution with a reward payment amount. The method includes providing enrollment in a mortgage matching system to eligible mortgage customers, wherein eligibility requirements include the requirement that eligible mortgage customers hold both a mortgage account and a checking account with the financial institution. The method additionally includes enabling the customer to make periodic mortgage payments from the checking account to the mortgage account and monitoring continued compliance with the eligibility requirements and submission of the periodic payments using a monitoring engine implemented by at least one computer processor. The method further includes determining a reward payment amount to be made by the financial institution to each complying mortgage customer using a fulfillment engine implemented by the at least one computer processor, wherein the reward payment amount is a predetermined percentage of principal and interest. | 11-01-2012 |
20130173375 | Mortgage Matching System and Method - A computer-implemented method is disclosed for rewarding mortgage customers of a financial institution with a reward payment amount. The method includes providing enrollment in a mortgage matching system to eligible mortgage customers, wherein eligibility requirements include the requirement that eligible mortgage customers hold both a mortgage account and a checking account with the financial institution. The method additionally includes enabling the customer to make periodic mortgage payments from the checking account to the mortgage account and monitoring continued compliance with the eligibility requirements and submission of the periodic payments using a monitoring engine implemented by at least one computer processor. The method further includes determining a reward payment amount to be made by the financial institution to each complying mortgage customer using a fulfillment engine implemented by the at least one computer processor, wherein the reward payment amount is a predetermined percentage of principal and interest. | 07-04-2013 |
20140324559 | Mortgage Matching System and Method - A computer-implemented method is disclosed for rewarding mortgage customers of a financial institution with a reward payment amount. The method includes providing enrollment in a mortgage matching system to eligible mortgage customers, wherein eligibility requirements include the requirement that eligible mortgage customers hold both a mortgage account and a checking account with the financial institution. The method additionally includes enabling the customer to make periodic mortgage payments from the checking account to the mortgage account and monitoring continued compliance with the eligibility requirements and submission of the periodic payments using a monitoring engine implemented by at least one computer processor. The method further includes determining a reward payment amount to be made by the financial institution to each complying mortgage customer using a fulfillment engine implemented by the at least one computer processor, wherein the reward payment amount is a predetermined percentage of principal and interest paid by each complying mortgage customer during a predetermined time period. The method further includes transferring the calculated reward payment amount to a pre-selected location for each complying mortgage customer, wherein the pre-selected location is accessible to the corresponding complying mortgage customer. | 10-30-2014 |
Gerald B. Black, Milwaukie, OR US
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20120210989 | Skeet Thrower - The present invention addresses problems not resolved by conventional hand-held clay target throwers by providing a clay target throwing device comprising two unique main components that, both separately and upon combination, provide for a significantly improved hand-held clay target thrower device. The first main component is a unitary rear-loading flexible wire headend. The second main component is a specially formed handle including a self-cocking block component and an impact backstop structure. Together the combined flexible wire headend and handle provide an easy-to-use, efficient, effective, comfortable, and weather-resistant hand-held self-cocking and controlled release clay target throwing unit. | 08-23-2012 |
Gregory Anthony Black, Playa Del Rey, CA US
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20120302352 | COLLABORATIVE DIPLOMACY MECHANICS - A collaborative diplomacy mechanics system for an online game is described. A player selects an ally to be engaged in a combat mode of an online social game against an enemy. The profile of the selected ally is retrieved. An ally power up weapon is generated based on the profile of the selected ally. The ally power up weapon is applied against a combat unit of an enemy of a player in the combat mode. The ally power up weapon can also be applied on a combat unit of the player in the combat mode. | 11-29-2012 |
20140335960 | COLLABORATIVE DIPLOMACY MECHANICS - A collaborative diplomacy mechanics system for an online game is described. A player selects an ally to be engaged in a combat mode of an online social game against an enemy. The profile of the selected ally is retrieved. An ally power up weapon is generated based on the profile of the selected ally. The ally power up weapon is applied against a combat unit of an enemy of a player in the combat mode. The ally power up weapon can also be applied on a combat unit of the player in the combat mode. | 11-13-2014 |
Gregory John Black, Newtown Queensland AU
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20110008135 | Construction System, Method and Apparatus - A construction system, method and apparatus for erecting buildings and the like is disclosed. The construction system comprises a plurality of lifting rams ( | 01-13-2011 |
Hobson L. Black, Avon, CO US
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20130088320 | Wireless Network Hotel Room Management System - A wireless network hotel room management system includes a communications network. The system includes a computer connected to the communications network and includes a memory configured to store programming and a processor to execute the programming. A guest room unit is situated in each guest room and is in data communication with the network. A housekeeping module is in communication with the network. The computer monitors real time status of the room. Each guest unit is configured to receive projected absence data from a guest and to communicate the same to the computer through the communications network. Programming executed by the processor determines if received projected absence data is indicative that a guest will be gone long enough for housekeeping to clean the room and, if so, communicates a housekeeping order. The system includes a room reservation module for reserving a room and receiving a room key. | 04-11-2013 |
Iain Black, San Jose, CA US
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20130248913 | HIGHLY REFLECTIVE COATING ON LED SUBMOUNT - A submount for a light emitting stack includes a substrate and a metallization layer having circuit traces and a planar dielectric layer that fills regions between the circuit traces. The planar dielectric layer serves to minimize the amount of light lost/absorbed by the substrate and preferably reflects the internally reflected light back toward the desired light output element. To facilitate efficient manufacture, a dielectric paste is applied over the metallized layer, then planed to expose at least portions of the metal conductors for the subsequent coupling to the light emitting stack. Pedestal elements are preferably provided at select locations on the circuit traces to facilitate this coupling while allowing the remainder of the circuit traces to be covered with the dielectric layer. | 09-26-2013 |
Ira B. Black, Skillman, NJ US
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20130302889 | Differentiation of Bone Marrow Cells into Neuronal Cells and Uses Therefor - The present invention relates to methods of inducing differentiation of mammalian bone marrow stromal cells into neuronal cells by contacting marrow stromal cells with a neuronal differentiation-inducing compounds. Neuronal differentiation-inducing compounds of the invention include anti-oxidants such as, but not limited to, beta-mercaptoethanol, dimethylsulfoxide, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, ascorbic acid, dimethylfumarate, and n-acetylcysteine. Once induced to differentiate into neuronal cells, the cells can be used for cell therapy, gene therapy, or both, for treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions of the central nervous system. | 11-14-2013 |
James L. Black, Centennial, CO US
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20140006938 | System and Method For Computer Visualization of Project Timelines | 01-02-2014 |
20140365938 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTING AND OVERWRITING THE APPEARANCE OF PROJECT TASKS AND MILESTONES - A computer-implemented system that transforms one or more project plans to create a graphical project view. The appearance of the project view is determined by a default style, one or more style rules applied to each task or milestone in the chart, or both. Once the project view has been created, users may alter its appearance by changing the default style settings, modifying the data-driven style rules, or by manually changing the appearance of selected tasks and milestones to deviate from the default style or style rules. As project plans are updated, the project view may be refreshed to create a new snapshot, or to replace an existing snapshot. As data is refreshed, the system will preserve manual style changes, and will also reapply style rules, which may result in a change to the project view's appearance. Snapshots may have different appearances, based on rules and manual changes. | 12-11-2014 |
James Timothy Black, Delray Beach, FL US
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20130082835 | SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A security control apparatus, system and method are provided. The security control apparatus includes a wireless communication element that supports a plurality of wireless communication protocols. The wireless communication element is configured to provide wireless communications with a user interface device and at least one premise-based device. A remote communication element is configured to provide remote communications with a monitoring center. A processor is in communication with the local wireless communication element and the remote communication element. The processor is configured to use the wireless communication element to communicate with the user interface device to receive local control and configuration data. The processor is also configured to use the remote communication element to communicate data associated with at least one of a life safety feature and life style feature with the monitoring center. | 04-04-2013 |
20140159896 | SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A security control apparatus, system and method are provided. The security control apparatus includes a wireless communication element that supports a plurality of wireless communication protocols. The wireless communication element is configured to provide wireless communications with a user interface device and at least one premise-based device. A remote communication element is configured to provide remote communications with a monitoring center. A processor is in communication with the local wireless communication element and the remote communication element. The processor is configured to use the wireless communication element to communicate with the user interface device to receive local control and configuration data. The processor is also configured to use the remote communication element to communicate data associated with at least one of a life safety feature and life style feature with the monitoring center. | 06-12-2014 |
20140197949 | SECURITY SYSTEM HAVING SEGREGATED OPERATING SOFTWARE - A control apparatus for a premises based system is provided. The control apparatus has an improved memory and processor configuration for separate operation of the life safety and life style code so that the operation of the life style code may be changed without changing the operation of the life safety code, such as through the use of a virtual machine or code running at a single operating system layer. The memory may store life safety code in a first partition and life style code in a second partition. The life style code may be updated while life safety code continues to run. | 07-17-2014 |
20140266678 | SECURITY SYSTEM HEALTH MONITORING - An apparatus and method for determining at least one operational condition of a premises based system including at least one premises device. The apparatus includes a processor configured to perform a diagnostic procedure. The diagnostic procedure includes determining operational data of the premises based system, the operational data indicating at least one of a premises device and the apparatus is operating outside a failure range and performing predictive analysis based at least in part on the received operational data. The predictive analysis indicates whether the at least one of premises device and apparatus is likely to operate within the failure range within a predefined period of time. The diagnostic procedure includes causing a notification alert to be transmitted to at least one of a user interface device and remote monitoring center based on the predictive analysis. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266679 | SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION - An apparatus, method and system for installation and testing of a system at a premise is provided. The apparatus is configured to communicate with an installer interface device. The apparatus includes a communication subsystem that provides at least one communication protocol. The communication subsystem is configured to receive data from the installer interface device and communicate with a plurality of premise devices. The apparatus includes a processor in communication with the communication subsystem. The processor is configured to automatically configure at least one life safety feature of the system at a premise. The automatic configuration includes at least configuring a plurality of premise devices based at least in part on the received data. The process is configured to test the configuration of at least one of the plurality of premise devices. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282048 | SECURITY SYSTEM ACCESS PROFILES - An apparatus is provided for controlling access to a premises based system through a user interface device. Criteria are used for establishing a set of system functions that are accessible through the user interface device; and this set of system function is provided by determining an access characteristic associated with the user interface device, comparing the access characteristic to the criteria, and determine the set of system functions to provide the user interface based at least in part on the comparison. The criteria may be defined by an access profile containing a predetermined set of system functions. The access characteristic may include physical location of the user interface device, connection type, device type, and a device identifier. The set of functions may be automatically provided to the user interface device upon with a prompt to arm/disarm the system, and/or control other devices, such as through geo-fencing. | 09-18-2014 |
Jason Wayne Black, Dublin, OH US
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20130261823 | INTEGRATED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION - A power forecasting module determines a load forecast of a distribution system (DS) and a power generation forecast of distributed energy resources (DERs). A demand response (DR) module estimates an available DR based on the load and the power generation forecast and modifies the load forecast by dispatching an optimal DR. An energy storage commitment module determines a charging/discharging schedule of energy storage devices in the system based on the modified load profile and generates a second load profile by incorporating the charging/discharging schedule of energy storage devices. An unit commitment (UC) module determines a DER schedule of supplying electrical power to the loads in the second load profile based on a first objective function. An economic dispatch (ED) module determines an optimum operating point for each DER and an Integrated Volt-VAR Control (IVVC) module controls distribution assets to maintain a voltage profile in the system. | 10-03-2013 |
20130282193 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO CO-OPTIMIZE UTILIZATION OF DEMAND RESPONSE AND ENERGY STORAGE RESOURCES - Method and system to provide co-optimized utilization of demand response and energy storage resources in an electrical grid system. The system may include a module to evaluate a marginal savings relative to a dispatch cost, if a demand response event is performed. The system may further include a module to evaluate a marginal savings relative to the dispatch cost, if an energy storage event is performed, and a controller including circuitry may be configured to determine a control strategy to perform a dispatch including a demand response event and/or an energy storage event, based at least in part on the respective marginal savings of the demand response event and/or the energy storage event, which may be selected to co-optimize an integrated utilization of the demand response and energy storage resources to meet a given objective. | 10-24-2013 |
20130321040 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING DEMAND RESPONSE TO PROVIDE FREQUENCY REGULATION - A frequency regulation system includes a sensor to detect a power grid signal and a frequency deviation identification module to determine a power grid frequency deviation from the power grid signal. A demand response module identifies an operating schedule for available demand response resources based on frequency deviation set points and ramp rates and a load control module controls the available demand response resources based on the operating schedule. | 12-05-2013 |
20140095410 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEMAND RESPONSE MANAGEMENT - A method for demand response management includes determining a number of available demand response events and a number of opportunities available to issue the available demand response events. A priority for each demand response event is provided and a threshold value for each demand response vent is determined. A highest priority demand response event among the available demand response events whose threshold value is lower than an observed value of a selected demand response trigger is selected and control signals to utilize the selected demand response event for a current opportunity are transmitted to customer sites. | 04-03-2014 |
Jeffrey Black, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20120247038 | CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM USING INTERLOCKING PANELS - A system for constructing a structure, such as a wall, by assembling a plurality of interlocking panels together, is provided. Each of the panels includes a core made of an insulating material, preferably, an expanded polystyrene (EPS). Importantly, the panels include stiffeners (studs) on the outer surfaces; each spaced, preferably, about 24 inches on center (OC), to form a rigid exoskeleton. Unlike in conventional wood framing, the studs do not extend from the exterior surface to the interior surface. Instead, the studs are each structured as C-shaped supports wherein each stud is inserted into a grove pair cut into the core. Accordingly, conduction across the studs from the exterior to the interior, and vice versa, does not occur because the studs do not extend through the panels. | 10-04-2012 |
20130067838 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE FOR BULDING PANELS - The present disclosure relates to prefabricated building panels for use in structures, and walls external to structures, such as outdoor privacy walls and the like. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method and system for providing building panels that provide improved structural integrity, distribute loads, thermal performance, among other attributes using conventional framing members fit into precision cut grooves. | 03-21-2013 |
Jennifer Black, Pewaukee, WI US
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20130300417 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NOISE CONTROL IN A MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A noise abatement system includes a processor configured to measure noise in an imaging system and generate a switch mode power supply (SMPS) input signal based on the measured noise and an adjustable switched mode power supply configured to receive the SMPS input signal and adjust a switching frequency of the switched mode power supply, based on the SMPS signal, to operate at a frequency that generates harmonics that are outside of an imaging bandwidth of the imaging system. A system and calibration method are also described herein. | 11-14-2013 |
Jeremy Black, Foster City, CA US
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20120253914 | UNIVERSAL LOYALTY PROGRAM DEVICE - A universal loyalty device (e.g., fob) associated with multiple loyalty programs. The universal loyalty fob could be in the form of a card, or another form factor. A user may register several existing loyalty programs/cards and payment cards with the universal loyalty fob, which can be scanned at a POS terminal. A third party may manage all the loyalty data through the universal loyalty fob, and may provide real-time discounts at the POS terminal. The universal loyalty fob may also be used to redeem points or rewards towards a purchase. Additionally, all recorded purchase and loyalty data may be made available to participating merchants. This data may be used to evaluate competitor merchants' market share or evaluate the efficacy of specific merchants' loyalty programs. | 10-04-2012 |
Jeremy K. Black, Santa Ana, CA US
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20140098299 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETRIEVING INFORMATION WHILE COMMANDING OPERATION OF AN APPLIANCE - Media rendering system including a remote control device and associated docking station. The remote control device interfaces with a remote server to stream media content for local and/or external playback. The remote control device may interface with a docking station to playback rendered media on one or more entertainment appliances. The portable device preferably has standard remote control capability in order to enable advanced features and functions for media playback. | 04-10-2014 |
20140098300 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETRIEVING INFORMATION WHILE COMMANDING OPERATION OF AN APPLIANCE - Media rendering system including a remote control device and associated docking station. The remote control device interfaces with a remote server to stream media content for local and/or external playback. The remote control device may interface with a docking station to playback rendered media on one or more entertainment appliances. The portable device preferably has standard remote control capability in order to enable advanced features and functions for media playback. | 04-10-2014 |
John F. Black, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130240217 | FIRE SUPPRESSING MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A fire suppressant mixture comprising: an organic or supplemental organic fire suppressant compound; a halogen element, and an organic compound, wherein the organic fire suppressant compound, the halogen element and the organic compound are combined such that a boiling point of the mixture is lower than the boiling point of the organic fire suppressant. In some embodiments, the organic fire suppressant compound is FK 5-1-12 and the organic compound is carbon dioxide. In other embodiments, the mixture is supplemented with an additional organic compound such as CF | 09-19-2013 |
20130240218 | FIRE SUPPRESSING MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A fire suppressant mixture comprising: an organic or supplemental organic fire suppressant compound having a boiling point; and an organic compound with a boiling point lower than the boiling point of the organic fire suppressant compound, wherein the organic fire suppressant compound and the organic compound are combined such that a boiling point of the mixture is lower than the boiling point of the organic fire suppressant. In some embodiments, the organic fire suppressant compound is FK 5-1-12 and the organic compound is carbon dioxide. In other embodiments, the mixture is supplemented with an additional organic compound CF | 09-19-2013 |
Jonathan J. Black, Ocean, NJ US
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20120271904 | Method and Apparatus for Caching in a Networked Environment - In general, methods and apparatus according to the invention mitigate these and other issues by implementing caching techniques described herein. So when one device in a home network downloads and plays a particular content (e.g., a video, song) from a given site, the content is cached within the network such that the same content is available to be re-played on another device without re-downloading the same content from the Internet. | 10-25-2012 |
Judith Lee Black, New South Wales AU
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20090221494 | METHOD OF MODULATING CELLULAR ACTIVITY AND AGENTS FOR USE THEREIN - The invention provides a method for improving airway conductance in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of one or more of tumstatin; a derivative, variant or homologue thereof, a polynucleotide encoding tumstatin or a derivative, variant or homologue thereof; or an agent capable of increasing the expression or production of tumstatin. | 09-03-2009 |
20110028408 | DIAGNOSTIC MOLECULE AND THERAPEUTIC TARGET - Provided herein are methods and compositions for regulating airway tissue remodelling and for treating or preventing conditions associated with airway inflammation and/or airway tissue remodelling. The methods comprise normalising fibulin-1 levels in said tissue relative to normal endogenous levels. In an embodiment the methods comprise administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of at least one agent capable of inhibiting the expression and/or activity of fibulin-1. | 02-03-2011 |
Judith Lee Black, Woollahra AU
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20120190612 | METHODS OF TREATMENT - The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting proliferation and/or migration of lymphatic endothelial cells and for inhibiting lymphangiogenesis, comprising administering to a subject, or to lymphatic endothelial cells derived therefrom, an effective amount of a collagen type IV-derived NC1 domain polypeptide or a fragment, derivative or variant thereof, a polynucleotide encoding the same, or an agent capable of increasing the expression or production of the NC1 domain polypeptide. Aso provided are methods for the treatment or prevention of diseases and conditions associated with aberrant lymphatic endothelial cell activity. | 07-26-2012 |
20120283192 | METHOD OF TREATING CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH AIRWAY TISSUE REMODELING - The invention provides a method for improving airway conductance in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of one or more of tumstatin; a derivative, variant or homologue thereof; a polynucleotide encoding tumstatin or a derivative, variant or homologue thereof; or an agent capable of increasing the expression or production of tumstatin. | 11-08-2012 |
Justin Black, Santa Clara, CA US
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20120274647 | PIEZOELECTRIC RESONATORS AND FABRICATION PROCESSES - This disclosure provides implementations of electromechanical systems resonator structures, devices, apparatus, systems, and related processes. In one aspect, a sacrificial layer is deposited on an insulating substrate. A lower electrode layer is formed proximate the sacrificial layer. A piezoelectric layer is deposited on the lower electrode layer. An upper electrode layer is formed on the piezoelectric layer. At least a portion of the sacrificial layer is removed to define a cavity such that at least a portion of the lower electrode layer is spaced apart from the insulating substrate. | 11-01-2012 |
Justin P. Black, Berkeley, CA US
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20120274184 | Piezoelectric resonator with two layers - A piezoelectric resonator device comprises five layers. A first layer and a fifth layer include one or more metal electrodes. A second layer and a fourth layer comprise a piezoelectric material. A third layer comprises a metal layer. In a first area of the first layer the first layer metal electrodes include a first layer periodic structure along one dimension comprising one of the one or more first layer metal electrodes and a space with no first layer metal electrodes. In a second area of the fifth layer the fifth layer metal electrodes include a fifth layer periodic structure along the one dimension comprising one of the one or more fifth layer metal electrodes and a space with no fifth layer metal electrodes. The first layer periodic structure and the fifth layer periodic structure are aligned so that the one of the one or more fifth layer metal electrodes are centered under the space with no first layer metal electrodes and the one of the one or more first layer metal electrodes are centered over the space with no fifth layer metal electrodes or are aligned so that the one of the one or more fifth layer metal electrodes are centered under the first layer metal electrodes. | 11-01-2012 |
Katie Black, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20140087347 | SURGICAL TRAINING MODEL FOR LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES - A surgical training device includes a model comprising a simulated tissue portion mounted in selectable tension onto a plurality of posts connected to a base. Each post includes at least one notch configured for retaining the simulated tissue portion. Mounting the simulated tissue portion that is in the form of a sheet in notches of different heights creates an angled installation of simulated tissue upon which surgical techniques such as cutting and suturing can be practiced in a simulated laparoscopic environment. More than one sheet can be mounted and each sheet can be mounted with selectable tension by pulling the sheet more or less as desired onto the posts. One variation includes a simulated tumor disposed between sheets, angled or wobbly posts and textured and imprinted simulated tissue surfaces to provide various levels of dynamism and difficulty for surgical skills training in a laparoscopic environment. | 03-27-2014 |
20140342334 | HERNIA MODEL - A model for practicing transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) and total extraperitoneal (TEP) approaches for laparoscopic hernia repairs is provided. The model simulates an insufflated space between the abdominal muscles and peritoneum. A spring layer may be incorporated to provide a realistic resiliency to the model while in the simulated insufflated configuration. At least one hole is provided in the model from which synthetic tissue protrudes to simulate a hernia. The model is used to selectively simulate direct, indirect and femoral inguinal hernias as well as incisional hernias by removably placing the protruding simulated tissue into any one of several openings. The model contains all important anatomical structures and sits on a base frame or is connected to a rigid simulated pelvis. When located inside a laparoscopic trainer with an angled top cover, the model provides an ideal simulation for teaching and practicing laparoscopic hernia repair. | 11-20-2014 |
20140370477 | GALLBLADDER MODEL - An anatomical model for surgical training is provided. The model includes a first layer simulating a liver and a second layer including a simulated gallbladder. A third layer having an inner surface and an outer surface is provided between the first and second layer. The outer surface of the third layer is adhered to the first layer at location around the simulated gallbladder and the simulated gallbladder is adhered to the inner surface of the third layer. A fourth layer is provided that overlays both the second layer and the simulated gallbladder. A frame is embedded within the first layer and is connectable to a support. The model provides a substantially upright projection of a simulated gallbladder and liver in a retracted orientation ideally suited for practicing laparoscopic cholecystectomy when inserted inside a simulated insufflated cavity of laparoscopic trainer. | 12-18-2014 |
20150031008 | FIRST ENTRY MODEL - A simulated abdominal wall model that is ideal for practicing laparoscopic first entry surgical techniques is provided. The model includes a simulated abdominal wall portion captured between two frame elements of a support. The support is connectable to a surgical trainer. When connected to the trainer, the model provides a penetrable abdominal tissue portion for accessing an internal cavity of the trainer. The simulated abdominal wall includes a plurality of layers including a skin layer, a fabric posterior rectus sheath layer, a simulated fat layer of low-resilience polyurethane foam and at least two layers that provide distinctive haptic feedback upon penetration of the simulated transversalis fascia and muscle layers. The simulated abdominal wall includes a simulated umbilicus across several layers of simulated tissue. | 01-29-2015 |
Ken Black, Portland, OR US
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20140039652 | ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE DATA SYSTEM AND METHOD - An athletic performance data system has an athletic field data collection system for obtaining athletic performance data and athlete identifying information for plural athletes at an athletic performance event. An athletic data host server receives the athletic performance test data and athlete identifying information from the athletic field data collection system, and the athletic performance data and athlete identifying information are posted to an athletic performance web site in a separate, personalized page for each of the plural athletes. | 02-06-2014 |
Kenneth Black, Greenville, SC US
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20130302147 | INNER TURBINE SHELL AXIAL MOVEMENT - A clearance control system for a turbine having a stator assembly and a rotor assembly includes a hydraulic or pneumatic controller that axially drives, through a shaft, one or more actuators connected to the stator assembly casing. The controller causes relative movement between the stator and rotor assemblies to adjust the clearances between portions of the stator and rotor in accordance with the varying operating conditions of the turbine. More particularly, the controller moves the stator relative to the rotor in first and second axial directions to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction during the operating conditions of the turbine. | 11-14-2013 |
20140271154 | CASING FOR TURBINE ENGINE HAVING A COOLING UNIT - A turbine inner shell for a turbine engine includes one or more mounting grooves, each of which receives a fluid conduit. A temperature controlling fluid is circulated through fluid conduit to selectively heat or cool surrounding portions of the turbine inner shell, to thereby control the thermal growth of those portions of the turbine inner shell. This makes it possible to selectively control a clearance between the tips of rotating turbine blades and the surrounding shrouds of the turbine. | 09-18-2014 |
Kenneth R. Black, Lakeland, FL US
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20130305228 | REDUCING APPLICATION STARTUP TIME THROUGH ALGORITHM VALIDATION AND SELECTION - An application developer is able to select from a library only those algorithms or functions that are needed. When the application starts on a device, only those algorithms will perform a self-test thereby significantly reducing application start-up time. This is in lieu of the conventional practice of having all the algorithms in library perform a self-test at application runtime. The application developer, by changing parameters to certain functions in the library, can add and remove algorithms as the application changes. The service provider providing the library can still make a generic offering of the full library to its customers and, through the new functionality, facilitate application developer selection of algorithms that are needed. This reduction of start-up time is particularly beneficial on mobile devices where processing power may be limited. | 11-14-2013 |
Kevin Black, St. Louis, MO US
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20130282297 | NOVEL METHODS FOR MEDICINAL DOSAGE DETERMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS - The present invention is directed to systems and methods for diagnosing tissue abnormality or diseases, determining effective drug dosages, and monitoring therapeutic drug treatments. The methods and systems described utilize tissue imaging in situ and computer modeling. | 10-24-2013 |
Kevin Black US
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20130282297 | NOVEL METHODS FOR MEDICINAL DOSAGE DETERMINATION AND DIAGNOSIS - The present invention is directed to systems and methods for diagnosing tissue abnormality or diseases, determining effective drug dosages, and monitoring therapeutic drug treatments. The methods and systems described utilize tissue imaging in situ and computer modeling. | 10-24-2013 |
Kevin J. Black, South San Francisco, CA US
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20130317019 | A2A Antagonists as Cognition and Motor Function Enhancers - Methods are described for inducing cognition and motor function enhancement in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease by administering an effective amount of an Adenosine 2a antagonist. The Adenosine 2a antagonist can optionally be administered in combination with a dopamine precursor, such as levodopa, or a dopamine receptor agonist, | 11-28-2013 |
Kristin Black, Ashburn, VA US
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20120199505 | KIT WITH WEARABLE DECORATIVE ELEMENTS - Kit of wearable decorative elements. The kit includes at least a main container. At least two securing devices are included. Each securing device is configured to secure at least one wearable decorative element to a user or user's clothing. At least two wearable decorative elements are also included. | 08-09-2012 |
Lance Black, Indianapolis, IN US
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20130224374 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GRANULE COATED ASPHALTIC ARTICLES - A method of manufacturing a granule coated asphaltic article comprising the steps of applying liquid asphalt to a reinforcing sheet to create an asphaltic sheet, the asphaltic sheet having a top surface and a bottom surface; bending the asphaltic sheet to form an arcuate top surface of the sheet; and applying a coating of granules over the arcuate top surface of the asphaltic sheet. | 08-29-2013 |
20140013693 | ASPHALTIC SHEET MATERIALS INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE - An asphaltic sheet comprising an asphaltic component including an asphalt binder and expandable graphite. | 01-16-2014 |
Marc R. Black, St. Paul, MN US
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20130304561 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A USER INCENTIVE PROGRAM USING SMART CARD TECHNOLOGY - Systems and methods for providing a loyalty and rewards system that implements a user incentive program using smart card technology are provided. A loyalty system allows a user to systematically search, identify, store, and redeem electronic coupons and rebates associated with products from a large number of providers and manufactures. The loyalty system also integrates the activities associated with the user incentive program (e.g., coupon collection, storage, and redemption, etc.), with existing payment methods (e.g., charging a credit card, etc.) using smart card technology. Thus, the loyalty system allows the user to obtain savings and otherwise participate in the user incentive program without adding time consuming and tedious processing that is normally associated with coupon and rebate programs. | 11-14-2013 |
Michael J. Black, Tuebingen DE
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20130249908 | PARAMETERIZED MODEL OF 2D ARTICULATED HUMAN SHAPE - A novel “contour person” (CP) model of the human body is proposed that has the expressive power of a detailed 3D model and the computational benefits of a simple 20 part-based model. The CP model is learned from a 3D model of the human body that captures natural shape and pose variations. The CP model factors deformations of the body into three components: shape variation, viewpoint change and pose variation. The CP model can be “dressed” with a low-dimensional clothing model. The clothing is represented as a deformation from the underlying CP representation. This deformation is learned from training examples using principal component analysis to produce so-called eigen-clothing. The coefficients of the eigen-clothing can be used to recognize different categories of clothing on dressed people. The parameters of the estimated 20 body can be used to discriminatively predict 3D body shape using a learned mapping approach. | 09-26-2013 |
20140333614 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING REALISTIC CLOTHING - Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for simulating realistic clothing. The system generates a clothing deformation model for a clothing type, wherein the clothing deformation model factors a change of clothing shape due to rigid limb rotation, pose-independent body shape, and pose-dependent deformations. Next, the system generates a custom-shaped garment for a given body by mapping, via the clothing deformation model, body shape parameters to clothing shape parameters. The system then automatically dresses the given body with the custom-shaped garment. | 11-13-2014 |
Michael J. Black, Ras Tanura SA
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20140090839 | ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY BY IN-SITU STEAM GENERATION - Embodiments of the invention provide methods and composition for stimulating a hydrocarbon-bearing, heavy oil containing formation, a deep oil reservoir, or a tight oil reservoir, whereby exothermic reactants are utilized to generate in-situ steam and nitrogen gas downhole in the formation or the reservoir as an enhanced oil recovery process. An oil well stimulation method is provided, which includes injecting, into the one of the formation and the reservoir, an aqueous composition including an ammonium containing compound and a nitrite containing compound. The method further includes injecting, into the one of the formation and the reservoir, an activator. The activator initiates a reaction between the ammonium containing compound and the nitrite containing compound, such that the reaction generates steam and nitrogen gas, increasing localized pressure and improving oil mobility, in the one of the formation and the reservoir, thereby enhancing oil recovery from the one of the formation and the reservoir. | 04-03-2014 |
Michael John Black, Ras Tanura SA
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20130110411 | COMBINED WATER CUT AND SALINITY METER | 05-02-2013 |
Nathanael Black, San Francisco, CA US
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20130007062 | TRUNCATING DATA ASSOCIATED WITH OBJECTS IN A MULTI-TENANT DATABASE - An embodiment of a multi-tenant database system includes a multi-tenant database, an entity definition table, and a data processing engine. The database has objects for multiple tenants, including an existing object for a designated tenant. Each entry in the existing object has a respective entity identifier. The definition table has entries for the database objects, including a metadata entry for the existing object. This metadata entry has a tenant identifier for the designated tenant, an entity name for the existing object, and an old key prefix for the existing object. Each entity identifier of the existing object begins with the old key prefix. The engine performs a data truncation operation on the existing object by updating the metadata entry to replace the old key prefix with a new key prefix. This results in an updated object that is identified by the new key prefix and the tenant identifier. | 01-03-2013 |
20150026190 | GEO-LOCATION CUSTOM INDEXES - Apparatuses, systems, and methods for generating and utilizing custom indexes for a plurality of geo-locations are described. A plurality of indexes are generated, each corresponding to one of a plurality of geo-locations, based on spatial area subdivisions of a space including the plurality of geo-locations. A points of interest (POIs) query is received, wherein results of the query are to be limited by a distance value. One or more geo-locations are identified as POIs within the distance value from a first geo-location of the plurality of geo-locations based on the corresponding indexes of the one or more identified geo-locations. | 01-22-2015 |
Nathaniel Black, Portland, OR US
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20140203562 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WIND TURBINE INCLUDING CONROLLING YAW OR OTHER PARAMETERS - A system and method for controlling a wind turbine, including controlling yaw or other parameters. In accordance with an embodiment, each of several basic operating parameters of a wind turbine can be measured to provide turbine operating parameters, including both turbine current parameters and turbine operating extremes. Key operating parameters of the controller itself are also monitored. External/ambient measurement devices or sensors can be used to provide measurements about the environment as a whole, such as external/ambient wind data or other external data. The turbine operating parameters are used by the controller logic to calculate measured energy production. The external/ambient measurements are used by the controller logic to calculate estimated energy production. Comparing these indications provides useful feedback, such as diagnostics and/or efficiency; and/or can be used to control yaw or other parameters in a wind turbine. | 07-24-2014 |
Nick Black, San Francisco, CA US
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20130232440 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A USER INTERFACE BY AUCTIONING SPACE ON THE USER INTERFACE TO SELF-DETERMINING, CONTENT-PROVIDING MODULES - A system and method is provided for generating a dynamic, user interface that is capable of frequently changing and learning to provide the most relevant information to the user. The method includes executing a plurality of user interface (UI) modules on a computing device. Each UI module is a software component that provides content for display in the user interface. Each UI module determines its own content and its own priority level and bids for user interface space using its determined priority level. A UI controller is executed on the computing device. The UI controller is a software component that receives bids for the UI modules, determines the number of available spots for UI modules in the user interface, and selects UI modules associated with the highest priority for display in the available user interface spots. | 09-05-2013 |
Per Black, Ringsted DK
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20110300279 | Method and an Apparatus for Removing Fat from Meat Cuts - A method and apparatus for removing fat from one face of a meat cut, where a knife tool cuts a layer of fat and possibly skin from the face. The knife tool is adapted to cut across the entire width of said meat cut along a desired trimming interface. The knife tool includes at least two controllable blade parts, each having a cutting edge, the blade parts extending between the first face and a fat-to-lean interface without intersecting said first face. The position of said cutting edges and the angle of the blade parts are continuously adapted, by controlling the at least two controllable blade parts, to cut following the desired trimming interface, whereby the fat and possible skin is trimmed from the lean in one single piece of fat. | 12-08-2011 |
Peter Scott Black, Melbourne AU
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20140118465 | CALLEE REJECTION INFORMATION FOR REJECTED VOICE CALLS - A system includes a rejection module in a phone configured to receive calls over a network and a remote rejection announcement server (RAS) configured to receive calls over the network. The rejection module is configured to generate at least a portion of an incoming call user interface (UI) on the phone. The UI indicates incoming call signalling, associated with an incoming call from a caller, over a call signalling path in the network. One or more rejection options is provided for selection by a caller. Rejection reason data is generated based on selecting one of the rejection options. The rejection reason data is sent using a rejection reason path separate from the call signalling path. The remote RAS is configured to receive the incoming call from the caller, receive the rejection reason data over the rejection reason path, and generate an audio/video message based on the rejection reason data. | 05-01-2014 |
Peter William Black, Experance AU
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20110055348 | LOCATION DETERMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A location determination system and method in which a database stores details of locations of fixed landline or other communications devices alongside unique identifiers for these communications devices. These unique identifiers may be telephone numbers. The database can be queried to thereby determine the location of the communications device from the unique identifier. This will assist services such as the emergency services to determine locations of fixed communications devices such as landline telephones. The database can be in data communication with a server which can be accessed remotely if required. | 03-03-2011 |
Renata Usaite Black, San Diego, CA US
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20120196321 | SELECTABLE MARKERS AND RELATED METHODS - The invention relates to newly identified selectable marker systems, cells for use in a selectable marker system, and methods for using the selectable marker systems. | 08-02-2012 |
Robert Black, Kilcoole IE
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20090000688 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A CABLE MEDIA - A method for forming a cabling media includes providing a wire pair including first and second conductor members. Each of the first and second conductor members includes a respective conductor and a respective insulation cover surrounding the conductor thereof. The first and second conductor members are twisted about one another to form a twisted wire pair having a twist length that purposefully varies along a length of the twisted wire pair. The method may include: imparting a purposefully varied pretwist to the wire pair using a wire pair twist modulator; and imparting additional twist to the wire pair using a wire pair twisting device downstream of the wire pair twist modulator. | 01-01-2009 |
Robert Aldine Black, Greensboro, GA US
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20130192950 | Raised bearing surface clutch friction plate machine - A Clutch Friction Plate Machine which has a friction plate with elevated plates or annular rings bonded to the clutch friction plate bearing surface. The elevated plates or annular rings may be of different materials, and some of the elevated plates or annular rings may be raised by spring means so that the one or more spring means raised elevated plates or annular rings engage with the opposing bearing surface first and then pressure causes the one or more spring means raised elevated plates or annular ring surfaces to lower allowing subsequent bearing surface engagement with the one or more nonspring means raised elevated plates or annular ring surfaces. | 08-01-2013 |
Robert H. Black, Jacksonville, FL US
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20130022686 | COMBINATIONS OF LIQUID FILTRATION MEDIA AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED FILTRATION OF SELECTED WATER CONTAMINANTS - By sequentially aligning various filtration media and delivery systems, enhanced synergistic reduction of water contaminants is obtained compared to the prior art or separate use of the individual media/filters. Specific filtration media are formulated with proper proportioning and sequencing to enhance the ability to reduce metals that cause staining, odors and bad taste such as iron, copper and manganese. Also disclosed is the reduction of potentially hazardous metal radionuclides metals such as uranium, iodine, cesium, plutonium and radium. Also disclosed is improved removal of heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, chromium, and mercury as well as organic compounds such as halogenated carcinogenic compounds. The present devices and methods remove specific bacteria and their toxins from water to reduce the risk of dermatitis. Thus, the present invention enhances our ability to achieving cleaner and safer water for drinking, swimming, washing, bathing and cooking. | 01-24-2013 |
Safford T. Black, Highlands Ranch, CO US
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20140006938 | System and Method For Computer Visualization of Project Timelines | 01-02-2014 |
20140365938 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPUTING AND OVERWRITING THE APPEARANCE OF PROJECT TASKS AND MILESTONES - A computer-implemented system that transforms one or more project plans to create a graphical project view. The appearance of the project view is determined by a default style, one or more style rules applied to each task or milestone in the chart, or both. Once the project view has been created, users may alter its appearance by changing the default style settings, modifying the data-driven style rules, or by manually changing the appearance of selected tasks and milestones to deviate from the default style or style rules. As project plans are updated, the project view may be refreshed to create a new snapshot, or to replace an existing snapshot. As data is refreshed, the system will preserve manual style changes, and will also reapply style rules, which may result in a change to the project view's appearance. Snapshots may have different appearances, based on rules and manual changes. | 12-11-2014 |
Stacy Ann Black, Longmont, CO US
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20130122630 | Vapor Deposition Apparatus and Process for Continuous Indirect Deposition of a Thin Film Layer on a Substrate - An apparatus and related process are provided for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate. A deposition head is configured for sublimating a source material supplied thereto. The sublimated source material condenses onto a transport conveyor disposed below the deposition head. A substrate conveyor is disposed below the transport conveyor and conveys substrates in a conveyance path through the apparatus such that an upper surface of the substrates is opposite from and spaced below a lower leg of the transport conveyor. A heat source is configured adjacent the lower leg of the transport conveyor. The source material plated onto the transport conveyor is sublimated along the lower leg and condenses onto to the upper surface of substrates conveyed by the substrate conveyor. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122631 | Process for Continuous Deposition of a Sublimated Source Material to Form a Thin Film Layer on a Substrate - A method for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material, such as CdTe, onto substrates in a continuous, non-stop manner through the apparatus is provided. The sublimated source material moves through a distribution plate and deposits onto the upper surface of the substrates as they are conveyed through the deposition area. The substrates move into and out of the deposition area through entry and exit slots that are defined by transversely extending entrance and exit seals. The seals are disposed at a gap distance above the upper surface of the substrates that is less than the distance or spacing between the upper surface of the substrates and the distribution plate. The seals have a ratio of longitudinal length (in the direction of conveyance of the substrates) to gap distance of from about 10:1 to about 100:1. | 05-16-2013 |
20130284094 | Modular System for Continuous Deposition of a Thin Film Layer on a Substrate - A system and associated process for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic (PV) module substrate is includes establishing a vacuum chamber and introducing the substrates individually into the vacuum chamber. A conveyor system is operably disposed within the vacuum chamber and is configured for conveying the substrates in a serial arrangement through a vapor deposition apparatus within the vacuum chamber at a controlled constant linear speed. A post-heat section is disposed within the vacuum chamber immediately downstream of the vapor deposition apparatus in the conveyance direction of the substrates. The post-heat section is configured to maintain the substrates conveyed from the vapor deposition apparatus in a desired heated temperature profile until the entire substrate has exited the vapor deposition apparatus. | 10-31-2013 |
20140238849 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING DOPANT CONCENTRATION IN THIN FILMS FORMED VIA SPUTTERING DEPOSITION - Sputtering chambers including one or more first sputtering targets within the sputtering chamber and one or more second sputtering targets are generally provided. Each first sputtering target comprises a source material, and each second sputtering target comprises the source material and a dopant. A conveyor system is configured to transport a plurality of substrates through the sputtering chamber to deposit a thin film onto a surface of each substrate. A power source is electrically connected to each of the first sputtering targets and the second sputtering target. A target shield can also be included within the sputtering chamber, and can be positioned between a portion of the second sputtering target and the conveyor system. The dopant can be present within the second sputtering target as a discrete insert within a cavity defined by the source material. Methods are also provided for making a sputtering target and depositing a thin film. | 08-28-2014 |
20140318602 | INTEGRATED POWER CONNECTORS FOR PV MODULES AND THEIR METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Photovoltaic devices are provided that include a thin film stack (of a plurality of photovoltaic cells connected in series to each other) on a transparent substrate, a first busbar electrically connected to the first terminal cell, and a second busbar electrically connected to the second terminal cell. An encapsulation substrate is on the plurality of thin film layers and defines a first connection aperture positioned over the first busbar and a second connection aperture positioned over the second bus bar. A first electrical connector is positioned on the encapsulation substrate and is electrically connected to the first busbar through the first connection aperture, and a second electrical connector is positioned on the encapsulation substrate and is electrically connected to the second busbar through the second connection aperture. Solar arrays and kits are also provided that include such photovoltaic devices and a connection cable. | 10-30-2014 |
Thomas A. Black, Tucson, AZ US
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20140042266 | FIN BUZZ SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING IN UNLOCKING A MISSILE FIN LOCK MECHANISM - By removing the aerodynamic fin forces from the fin lock mechanism, achieved by actuating the fin control system to apply a controlled force that counters the aerodynamic forces acting on the control fins, the system can reduce the transmission of aerodynamic forces onto the fin lock mechanism, which makes the fin lock mechanism easier to unlock with less force. Accordingly, a method for unlocking a fin lock mechanism that releasably holds one or more missile control fins in a locked position, where the control fins are prevented from rotating, includes the steps of (i) applying an alternating positive and negative rotational force to a control fin; (ii) monitoring the position of the control fin during the applying step; and (iii) while the position of the control fin does not exceed a predetermined value, repeating the applying step for a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined period. | 02-13-2014 |
Thomas D. Black, Ovando, MT US
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20120210989 | Skeet Thrower - The present invention addresses problems not resolved by conventional hand-held clay target throwers by providing a clay target throwing device comprising two unique main components that, both separately and upon combination, provide for a significantly improved hand-held clay target thrower device. The first main component is a unitary rear-loading flexible wire headend. The second main component is a specially formed handle including a self-cocking block component and an impact backstop structure. Together the combined flexible wire headend and handle provide an easy-to-use, efficient, effective, comfortable, and weather-resistant hand-held self-cocking and controlled release clay target throwing unit. | 08-23-2012 |
Timothy John Black, Belmont AU
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20100078245 | CHASSIS FOR PNEUMATIC VEHICLE - A pneumatic vehicle is provided with an elongate compressed air tank, a chassis assembled with the tank oriented longitudinally in the chassis where the tank is a load-bearing structural chassis member, wheels connected to the chassis, and a powertrain driven by the compressed air and operably connected to one of the wheels. A chassis for a pneumatic vehicle is provided with an elongate compressed air tank, a first series of side support members connected laterally to the air tank, a second series of side support members connected laterally to the air tank, a first side panel connected to the first series of side support members, a second side panel connected to the second series of side support members, wheels connected to the side panels, and a powertrain driven by the air in the compressed air tank and connected to one of the wheels. | 04-01-2010 |
20100078253 | PNEUMATIC POWERTRAIN FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, a compressed air tank, a heat exchanger to heat the compressed air, and an air motor driven by the heated air and connected to at least one wheel. A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, a compressed air tank, and an air motor driven by the compressed air and connected to a wheel. The vehicle also has a ventilation system for the passenger compartment, a heat exchanger, and a restrictive solenoid valve for directing ventilation system air to the heat exchanger. A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, an aluminum compressed air tank, a carbon filament reinforced plastic layer over the tank, a fiberglass and aramid-fiber layer over the carbon filament reinforced plastic layer, and an air motor driven by the compressed air and connected to at least one wheel. | 04-01-2010 |
20100078254 | BODY FOR PNEUMATIC VEHICLE - A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a first and second sub-assembly. The first sub-assembly has a chassis supporting an air tank. The second sub-assembly has part of the vehicle body and is bonded to the first-sub-assembly using a structural adhesive. Another pneumatic vehicle is provided with a first and second sub-assembly. The first sub-assembly has a chassis, air tank, part of the vehicle body, a pair of B-pillars, and a pair of rear rails. The second sub-assembly has a part of the vehicle body, a pair of A-pillars, and a pair of roof rails. A vehicle seat is provided with a seat base and upright seat back providing a seating area. A bladder located in the central region of the seating area inflates to provide two bucket seats, and deflates to provide a bench seat. The vehicle seat also has inflatable inserts to provide cushioning. | 04-01-2010 |
20140097030 | PNEUMATIC POWERTRAIN FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE - A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, a compressed air tank, a heat exchanger to heat the compressed air, and an air motor driven by the heated air and connected to at least one wheel. A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, a compressed air tank, and an air motor driven by the compressed air and connected to a wheel. The vehicle also has a ventilation system for the passenger compartment, a heat exchanger, and a restrictive solenoid valve for directing ventilation system air to the heat exchanger. A pneumatic vehicle is provided with a chassis, wheels, an aluminum compressed air tank, a carbon filament reinforced plastic layer over the tank, a fiberglass and aramid-fiber layer over the carbon filament reinforced plastic layer, and an air motor driven by the compressed air and connected to at least one wheel. | 04-10-2014 |
Tom Black, Aptos, CA US
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20130073743 | Services controlled session based flow interceptor - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving session information at a traffic interceptor in communication with a plurality of service devices, the session information transmitted from one of the service devices and identifying flows associated with a session and the service device associated with the session, storing the session information at the traffic interceptor, and transmitting traffic received at the traffic interceptor to the service device selected based on the session information. An apparatus is also disclosed. | 03-21-2013 |
Ty Black, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130155249 | THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA FOR INFRARED REPHOTOGRAPHY - Thermal imaging cameras for use in retaking images and methods of retaking images with thermal imaging cameras that include the creation and use of a pose template that helps guide the camera back to the position where the original image was captured. | 06-20-2013 |