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Adam Matthew Black, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120095899 | Community-based metropolitan funds - A community-based metropolitan fund is a collection of investment instruments which focus solely on performance of publicly traded companies with community ties to a metropolitan area. The community ties for each managed fund for each respective metropolitan area are either (1) that the publicly traded company has headquarters in said metropolitan area, (2) that the publicly traded company has its principal place of business within the metropolitan area, (3) that the publicly traded company has more employees engaged within the metropolitan area than any other metropolitan area, or (4) that the publicly traded company has a higher payroll within the metropolitan area than any other metropolitan area. The managed fund is either an open-end fund, an exchange traded fund, or a closed end fund, and is a broad-based mutual fund with investments in many types of securities to reduce risk of loss in the event of a downturn. | 04-19-2012 |
Alan D. Black, Coral Springs, FL US
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20090152007 | OPTIMIZING DRILLING PERFORMANCE USING A SELECTED DRILLING FLUID - To improve drilling performance, a drilling fluid is selected based on one or more criteria and to have at least one target characteristic. Drilling equipment is used to drill a wellbore, and the selected drilling fluid is provided into the wellbore during drilling with the drilling equipment. The at least one target characteristic of the drilling fluid includes an ability of the drilling fluid to penetrate into formation cuttings during drilling to weaken the formation cuttings. | 06-18-2009 |
Albert W. Black, St. Louis, MO US
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20090271154 | Method and Apparatus for Facilitating HVAC Design for a Building - A system which facilitates HVAC design for buildings or portions thereof is disclosed. The system comprises a server and one or more remotely situated terminals. The server, which can be a secure server, comprises software that facilitates calculation of HVAC design. A user can access one or more calculation modules in a session of use of a project. The user can provide alphanumeric information items in one or more data input fields. A calculation module can determine a variety of HVAC design output information items using the data added by the user. Both input and output information items can be securely recorded by the server in a record of a session for a project. Furthermore, multiple users can collaborate by accessing the system and contributing to the record of a project in separate sessions. A record of a session or project can be provided in a printable text file. | 10-29-2009 |
Andrew Black, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20080282914 | Fabric printing system, stencil kit, and method - A fabric-printing stencil system includes a first stencil plate with a continuous incision that defines a first stencil image dividing said first stencil plate into a positive image plate and a negative image plate. The negative and positive image plates are complementary to form the entire plate, except for the relatively narrow incision. The positive and negative image plates clamp a piece of fabric such that the positive image plate lies underneath and the fabric is stretched across the positive image plate, while the negative image plate lies above the fabric and covers the fabric, or vice versa. A second stencil plate has a second stencil image matched to the first stencil image and the first and second stencil images together define a completed image when printed on the fabric. The stencils are preferably cut by way of a laser from corresponding stencil plates and the images are printed by roller, brush, and spray application. | 11-20-2008 |
Brian L. Black, Southaven, MS US
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20120109216 | BONE PLATE AND BONE PLATE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING POLYAXIAL FASTENERS - A bone plate system for fixation of bone includes a bone plate and a first fastener. The bone plate includes a bone contacting surface, an upper surface, and a first opening extending between the bone contacting surface and the upper surface. The first opening includes a lower portion, a non-threaded upper portion, and a threaded portion. The threaded portion includes threads and converges towards the lower portion. The lower portion includes a smallest diameter of the first opening. The first fastener includes a head at least partially comprising a spherical portion and a first material. When the first fastener is inserted into the first opening, the threads of the first opening form threads in the first material on the head of the first fastener to secure the first fastener in place at one of a plurality of possible angles within the first opening. | 05-03-2012 |
20120179161 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR CUTTING CAVITIES IN INTRAMEDULLARY CANALS - Surgical instruments and procedures are disclosed that enable the injection of an optimal amount of curable resin and/or the placement of an internal fixation device in an intramedullary canal of a fractured bone. The disclosed instruments and procedures enable a surgeon to clear a portion of the canal of cancellous bone and marrow across the fracture site without damaging the cortical wall. | 07-12-2012 |
Brian L. Black, Southhaven, MS US
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20090312803 | Bone Plate and Bone Plate Assemblies Including Polyaxial Fasteners - A system for fixation of bone, including a bone plate with an opening comprising threads made of a first material and a fastener with a head at least partially comprising a polymeric material that is softer than the first material. In some embodiments, when the fastener is inserted into the first opening, the threads of the first opening form threads in the polymeric material on the head of the fastener and secure the fastener in place at one of a plurality of possible angles within the first opening. The first opening additionally accepts a fastener with a substantially spherical head for compression of a fracture, or a fastener with a threaded head that engages with the threads of the threaded opening. In some embodiments the first opening includes a substantially frustoconical-shaped top portion. In other embodiments there may be a second opening that is either non-threaded or comprises a plurality of protruding fins. | 12-17-2009 |
Bryan D. Black, Tempe, AZ US
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20110082916 | Enhanced Anycast For Edge Server Selection - Systems and methods for gathering distributed information to improve routing that uses Anycast for assigning deliveries between a number of geographically-distant points of presence (POPs) are disclosed. The POPs share the same Internet protocol (IP) address. According to Anycast resolution, the Internet aids in assigning a content request initially to a POP. Delivery statistics are gathered from deliveries a the number of POPs and possibly other sources. Where it is determined that Anycast found the wrong POP, the content request is reassigned to another POP. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082944 | Real-Time Message Queuing For A Processing Ring - Systems and methods for gathering distributed information from a number of data agents for a messaging queue, which is coupled to a number of processing subscribers is disclosed. The data agents provide their gathered information to an interface defined by an API. The gathered data may be reformatted or further processed before adding the gathered information to the messaging queue. A number of processing subscribers listen to a content stream produced by the messaging queue to receive data they have subscribed to. Once the processing subscriber receives the content stream, the processing subscriber applies algorithms to the content stream to perform one or more other functions. For instance, the processing subscriber can feed back processed data into the messaging queue and/or perform an action based, at least in part, upon the content stream. Information in various degrees of processing and aggregation can be passed through any number of cycles in a processing ring to allow for a clearinghouse of information to flow in real time or near real time. | 04-07-2011 |
20110252100 | PARTIAL OBJECT DISTRIBUTION IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Techniques for the distribution of content objects in a content delivery network (CDN) are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CDN distribution server detects the availability of a content object and determines whether the content object is a candidate for distribution. The distribution server may detect the availability of the content object in response to a provider making new or updated content available at a content site or a location within the CDN. The distribution server obtains identifying information for a candidate content object and determines a select portion of the content object to be distributed within the CDN. The select portion can be a predetermined number of bytes located at a predetermined position in the content object, the size and location of which may be determined according to content-specific mapping data. The distribution server may push the select portion of the content object to one or more groups of CDN edge servers absent an end-user request. | 10-13-2011 |
20110307586 | PARTIAL OBJECT DISTRIBUTION IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Techniques for the distribution of content objects in a content delivery network (CDN) are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CDN distribution server detects the availability of a content object and determines whether the content object is a candidate for distribution. The distribution server may detect the availability of the content object in response to a provider making new or updated content available at a content site or a location within the CDN. The distribution server obtains identifying information for a candidate content object and determines a select portion of the content object to be distributed within the CDN. The select portion can be a predetermined number of bytes located at a predetermined position in the content object, the size and location of which may be determined according to content-specific mapping data. The distribution server may push the select portion of the content object to one or more groups of CDN edge servers absent an end-user request. | 12-15-2011 |
20120023198 | ENHANCED ANYCAST FOR EDGE SERVER SELECTION - Systems and methods for gathering distributed information to improve routing that uses Anycast for assigning deliveries between a number of geographically-distant points of presence (POPs) are disclosed. The POPs share the same Internet protocol (IP) address. According to Anycast resolution, the Internet aids in assigning a content request initially to a POP. Delivery statistics are gathered from deliveries a the number of POPs and possibly other sources. Where it is determined that Anycast found the wrong POP, the content request is reassigned to another POP. | 01-26-2012 |
20120297033 | PARTIAL OBJECT DISTRIBUTION IN CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK - Techniques for the distribution of content objects in a content delivery network (CDN) are disclosed. A CDN distribution server detects a content object's availability and determines whether the content object is a candidate for distribution. The distribution server detects the availability of the content object in response to a provider making new or updated content available at a content site or a location within the CDN. The distribution server obtains identifying information for a candidate content object and determines a select portion of the content object to be distributed within the CDN. The select portion can be a predetermined number of bytes located at a predetermined position in the content object, the size and location of which may be determined according to content-specific mapping data. The distribution server pushes the select portion of the content object to one or more groups of CDN edge servers absent an end-user request. | 11-22-2012 |
20120300775 | ENHANCED ANYCAST FOR EDGE SERVER SELECTION - Systems and methods for gathering distributed information to improve routing that uses Anycast for assigning deliveries between a number of geographically-distant points of presence (POPs) are disclosed. The POPs share the same Internet protocol (IP) address. According to Anycast resolution, the Internet aids in assigning a content request initially to a POP. Delivery statistics are gathered from deliveries a the number of POPs and possibly other sources. Where it is determined that Anycast found the wrong POP, the content request is reassigned to another POP. | 11-29-2012 |
20130246570 | Partial Object Distribution in Content Delivery Network - A method of distributing partial content objects may include receiving a request for a content object with a content identifier. The method may further include sending the content identifier from an edge server to a distribution server that is configured to determine that the content object is a candidate for partial object distribution, determine a first portion of the content object, and cause the first portion of the content object to be sent to the edge server. The method may additionally include caching, at the edge server, a second portion of the content object, where the first portion of the content object may include the second portion of the content object and a remaining portion of the content object, and where the second portion of the content object is smaller than the first portion of the content object. | 09-19-2013 |
Carl Black, Overland Park, KS US
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20100116008 | Pin tumbler lock releasing system - A pin tumbler lock releasing system includes keyway insertible and universally configured lift, key and shim devices that cooperatively work to raise the pin stacks of a pin tumbler lock to just above its shear line so that a its plug element may be rotate within its outer casing in order to disengage it locking mechanism. | 05-13-2010 |
Charles E. Black, Lexington, KY US
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20100107963 | Marking stake and carrier - Apparatus and methods are described for marking stakes and carriers. Marking stakes have a body and tab. The body's proximal end and the tab can be tilted out of a plane containing the remainder of the body so that apertures on the body and the tab register with one another and the body is tensioned substantially upright. The body's length is sufficient so that when the proximal end is fastened to a mounting surface the distal end is visible. The body may be flexible, avoiding dislodged, broken, bent, or moved stakes and preserving lines, curves, grades, offsets, cuts, and fills. The stake can remain flat when not in use, overcoming the problem of handling and transporting bulky stakes. Marking stake carriers carry lengthy stakes and fasteners and fasten to surveying rods with various diameters, providing a simple and organized method to handle and transport marking equipment. | 05-06-2010 |
Charles S. Black, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120078243 | CONTROL FEATURES FOR ARTICULATING SURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device includes a body, an end effector, a cutting member, and a shaft. The end effector comprises a pair of jaws and at least one electrode that is operable to deliver RF energy to tissue clamped between the jaws. The cutting member is operable to cut tissue clamped between the jaws. The shaft includes an articulation section that is operable to selectively position the end effector at non-parallel positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The body includes a controller operable to selectively actuate the articulation section. The controller may include a rotary knob, a pivoting knob, or a pivoting fin, among other things. An electrical coupling may contact a conductive moving member along at least two axes. A resiliently biased lever may assist a trigger in returning from an actuated position to a home position. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078248 | ARTICULATION JOINT FEATURES FOR ARTICULATING SURGICAL DEVICE - An electrosurgical device comprises a body, an end effector, a cutting member, and a shaft extending between the body and the end effector. The end effector includes a pair of jaws and at least one electrode operable to deliver RF energy to tissue clamped between the jaws. The cutting member is operable to cut tissue clamped between the jaws. The shaft includes an articulation section that is operable to selectively position the end effector at non-parallel positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The articulation section may include beads, segments, asymmetric features, preformedly bent features, an integral hinge, a helical cutout or spring, clevis features, an angled joint, a beaded actuation linkage, and/or an offset pivot, among other things. The device may also include a crimped cutting member, a retroacting cutting member, dual pivoting jaws, and/or a wire tensioning assembly. | 03-29-2012 |
Christopher K. Black, St. Augustine, FL US
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20090010018 | Fiberoptic Cable Assembly - A fiberoptic cable assembly includes a cable provided as a continuous length of a bundle of optic fibers enclosed within a flexible sheathing and a rigid or semi-rigid protective pistol-grip handle formed about at least a portion of one of the ends of the bundle of optic fibers. The handle includes a grip section, an elongate extension extending from the grip section, and an end fitting connected to an end tip on the extension. The extension extends from the grip section at an angle in a manner forming an elbow therebetween and providing a pistol grip configuration. Preferably, the elongate extension is of a length multiple times greater than its diameter or width. | 01-08-2009 |
20140230221 | Method of Making a Fiberoptic Cable Assembly - A fiberoptic cable assembly includes a cable provided as a continuous length of a bundle of optic fibers enclosed within a flexible sheathing and a rigid or semi-rigid protective pistol-grip handle formed about at least a portion of one of the ends of the bundle of optic fibers. The handle includes a grip section, an elongate extension extending from the grip section, and an end fitting connected to an end tip on the extension. The extension extends from the grip section at an angle in a manner forming an elbow therebetween and providing a pistol grip configuration. Preferably, the elongate extension is of a length multiple times greater than its diameter or width. | 08-21-2014 |
Christopher L. Black, Knoxville, TN US
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20110119108 | Method and System for Modeling Behavior of a Visitor to An E-Commerce Location - A method for modeling the behavior of a visitor to an e-commerce location includes the steps of automatically obtaining one or more visitor characteristic values, and automatically developing a model of the visitor's behavior according to a nonlinear state estimation technique (NSET). The method also includes then automatically estimating a set of visitor behavior characteristic values with said model that model said visitor's behavior. | 05-19-2011 |
Dale Black, Louisville, KY US
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20100179896 | Systems and Methods for International Shipping and Brokerage Operations Support Processing - Systems and methods are disclosed for a brokerage operations support system to facilitate international shipping of goods into a country. The system receives information pertaining to a shipment and rates the shipment for a specific country by applying rules defined for the country's customs regulations. Status information of the shipment is received by the system, including whether the shipment has cleared the importing country's customs process. If the shipment has not cleared, the handling systems ensure the shipment is withheld from delivery until clearance is obtained. A flexible system architecture comprising a server and both attended and unattended workstations for a core system that can be modified to allow rating and processing of shipments occur in various modes to accommodate the procedures for each importing country. | 07-15-2010 |
20120123921 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AND BROKERAGE OPERATIONS SUPPORT PROCESSING - Systems and methods are disclosed for a brokerage operations support system to facilitate international shipping of goods into a country. The system receives information pertaining to a shipment and rates the shipment for a specific country by applying rules defined for the country's customs regulations. Status information of the shipment is received by the system, including whether the shipment has cleared the importing country's customs process. If the shipment has not cleared, the handling systems ensure the shipment is withheld from delivery until clearance is obtained. A flexible system architecture comprising a server and both attended and unattended workstations for a core system that can be modified to allow rating and processing of shipments occur in various modes to accommodate the procedures for each importing country. | 05-17-2012 |
David Black, Story City, IA US
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20090316728 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ENCODE AND SYNCHRONIZE A SERIAL INTERFACE - The present disclosure is generally directed to a method and apparatus to communicate data between two or more semiconductor devices. In an embodiment, a method includes synchronizing a master device with a slave device, where the master device includes a semiconductor device. Synchronizing includes transmitting a first synchronization marker data pattern via a first serial interface from the master device at a first time, and receiving a second synchronization marker data pattern via a second serial interface at the master device at a second time in response to transmitting the first synchronization marker data pattern. Synchronizing also includes determining, based at least in part on the first time and the second time, a third time when a reply is to be received by the master device in response to a request transmitted from the master device to the slave device. | 12-24-2009 |
David F. Black, Portage, IN US
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20090115595 | Automobile warning light improvement - An improved system to produce the standard slowing, stopping, and being stopped signal and display it simultaneously and uniformly in all applicable rear-end signal lamps for vehicles is disclosed, which system includes connectivity to all rear end warning lights that are allocated for said purpose on vehicles, and which system includes the manner of switching these lamps on and off so that said switching manner lights these lamps according to their present manner of display but also when the vehicle begins slowing by the brake pedal being depressed or by any other means such as engine braking, air braking or the vehicle is actually in a condition of being stopped, by any means, these lamps remain on until the vehicle accelerates—except when in a reverse motion the lamps are not maintained on or activated by any other means than by the brake pedal having been depressed. | 05-07-2009 |
David Glenn Black, Longmont, CO US
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20090004586 | Polymer Blends For Light Sensitive Photoconductor - The present disclosure relates to an electrophotoconductive element comprising a conductive substrate, a charge generation layer including a charge generating compound and a charge transport layer. The charge generation layer includes a first polymer resin and second polymer resin to provide a blend including the charge generating compound. The first polymer resin may therefore indicate an energy at a half charge potential E | 01-01-2009 |
20090202928 | Control of Crazing, Cracking or Crystallization of a Charge Transport Layer in a Photoconductor - Embodiments of a photoconductor for use in a printer or printer cartridge comprise an electrically conductive substrate, a charge generation layer disposed over the electrically conductive substrate, and a charge transport layer disposed over the charge generation layer, wherein the charge transport layer comprises charge transport molecules with octyl/decyl glycidyl ether (OGE) or dodecyl/ tetradecyl glycidyl ether (DGE), or combinations thereof, added to improve resistance to crazing, cracking and crystallization in the change transport layer. | 08-13-2009 |
20100167191 | Electrophotographic Photoreceptor Having a Spectral Marker and Electrophotographic Printer Using the Same - A photoreceptor comprising a spectral marker and an electrophotographic printer using the same wherein the presence of the spectral marker is detected by the spectral marker detector, which enables photoreceptor authentication and thickness determinations, thereby permitting adjustment and optimization of component operating parameters within the electrophotographic printer. | 07-01-2010 |
David L. Black, Nashville, TN US
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20110198492 | Detection and Quantitation of Pain Medications in Oral Fluid Specimens - A method for the detection and quantitation of pain medication in oral fluid specimens is provided. First, a Solid Phase Extraction (“SPE”) process is used to isolate cocaine and its metabolite, amphetamines and/or butalbital from human oral fluid samples. Alternatively, Liquid-Liquid Extraction (“LLE”) is used to isolate methadone and its metabolite, fentanyl and norfentanyl, buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine, propoxyphene and norpropoxyphene, carisoprodol, meprobamate, a series of benzodiazepines, tramadol and its metabolites, the analgesic opioids, and tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) and its carboxylated metabolite (“THC-C”). Finally, following isolation of these drugs and their metabolites, they are separated respectively using a high performance liquid chromatographic column and a novel combination chromatographic solvents and gradients. All analytes are detected and quantified using a tandem mass spectrometry (“MS/MS”) precursor to produce ion transitions. | 08-18-2011 |
20130015346 | Detection and Quanitation of Pain Medications in Oral Fluid Specimens - A method for the detection and quantitation of pain medication in oral fluid specimens is provided. First, a Solid Phase Extraction (“SPE”) process is used to isolate cocaine and its metabolite, amphetamines and/or butalbital from human oral fluid samples. Alternatively, Liquid-Liquid Extraction (“LLE”) is used to isolate methadone and its metabolite, fentanyl and norfentanyl, buprenorphine and norbuprenorphine, propoxyphene and norpropoxyphene, carisoprodol, meprobamate, a series of benzodiazepines, tramadol and its metabolites, the analgesic opioids, and tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) and its carboxylated metabolite (“THC-C”). Finally, following isolation of these drugs and their metabolites, they are separated respectively using a high performance liquid chromatographic column and a novel combination chromatographic solvents and gradients. All analytes are detected and quantified using a tandem mass spectrometry (“MS/MS”) precursor to produce ion transitions. | 01-17-2013 |
David N. Black, Powell, TN US
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20110018197 | THREE DIMENSIONAL MAZE PUZZLE AND GAME - A hand-held opaque playing board has a different maze structure on each of two faces with holes passing through the board between the two maze structures. Each maze structure is divided approximately in half by an impassable barrier. Gravity moves the playing piece when the board is tilted. When the ball passes through the board from one maze structure to the other, the board must be turned over to view the other maze structure. The ball must travel from the start position at one end on one face through the maze structures back and forth through the board until the playing pieces lands in the finish position at the other end on the other face in the shortest time. The maze can also be played on a hand-held electronic device or on a stationary screen device, such as a computer, using a controller to simulate tilting and turning the board. | 01-27-2011 |
Erin Black, Middlesex, NJ US
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20090105814 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLICATING TISSUE IN A MINIMALLY INVASIVE MEDICAL PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION - A system and method for the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation by reshaping the mitral valve annulus using one or more plications of annular or adjacent tissue each fixed by a retainer is described. The system includes four devices to achieve such percutaneous direct plication annuloplasty. The first is a crossing catheter having a prolapseable or curved tip. Second, a deflecting guide catheter is used to provide a means for guiding the plication device into proper position at the subvalvular region of the mitral valve annulus. Third, the plication device is then used to make plications in the subvalvular region of the mitral valve annulus. Fourth, a “C” shaped retainer with deformable ends is deployed by the plication device in order to retain the plicated tissue in the plicated form. A transseptal approach may be used to plicate and retain tissue on the atrial side of the mitral valve to achieve a reduction in mitral valve regurgitation. | 04-23-2009 |
20090105815 | PUSH-IN RETAINER SYSTEM FOR USE IN THE DIRECT PLICATION ANNULOPLASTY TREATMENT OF MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION - A system for using a barbed tubular retainer in the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation by reshaping the mitral valve annulus using one or more plications of annular tissue each fixed by a retaining clip is described. The system includes four devices to achieve such percutaneous direct plication annuloplasty. The first is a crossing catheter. Second, a deflecting guide catheter is used to provide a means for guiding the plication device into proper position at the subvalvular region of the mitral valve annulus. Third, the plication device is then used to make placations in the subvalvular region of the mitral valve annulus. Fourth, a barbed tubular retainer deployed by the plication device in order to retain the plicated tissue in the plicated form. Alternatively, the fourth device is a retainer delivery catheter that enables delivery of a barbed tubular retainer that is attached to its distal end over the outside of the plication device. | 04-23-2009 |
20090105816 | SYSTEM USING A HELICAL RETAINER IN THE DIRECT PLICATION ANNULOPLASTY TREATMENT OF MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION - A system for using a helical retainer in the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation by reshaping the mitral valve annulus using one or more plications of annular tissue each fixed by a retaining clip is described. The system includes four devices to achieve such percutaneous direct plication annuloplasty. The first is a preferably prolapsable crossing catheter. Second, a deflecting guide catheter is used to provide a means for guiding the plication device into proper position at the subvalvular region of the mitral valve annulus. Third, the plication device is then used to make plications in at or near the subvalvular region of the mitral valve annulus. Fourth, a helical retainer clip deployed by the plication device in order to retain the plicated tissue in the plicated form. Alternatively, the fourth device is a retainer delivery catheter that enables delivery of a helical retainer over the outside of the plication device. | 04-23-2009 |
20130172990 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLICATING TISSUE IN A MINIMALLY INVASIVE MEDICAL PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION - A system and method for the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation by reshaping the mitral valve annulus using one or more plications of annular or adjacent tissue each fixed by a retainer is described. The system includes four devices to achieve such percutaneous direct plication annuloplasty. The first is a crossing catheter having a prolapseable or curved tip. Second, a deflecting guide catheter is used to provide a means for guiding the plication device into proper position at the subvalvular region of the mitral valve annulus. Third, the plication device is then used to make plications in the subvalvular region of the mitral valve annulus. Fourth, a “C” shaped retainer with deformable ends is deployed by the plication device in order to retain the plicated tissue in the plicated form. | 07-04-2013 |
20140163532 | ADAPTABLE WOUND DRAINAGE SYSTEM - Provided are drainage systems that may include a drainage manifold and may be suitable for draining fluid from a tissue site. The drainage manifold may include a plurality of elongate members having a moveable end that may be adapted to configure the drainage manifold to treat a uniquely shaped tissue site. The drainage manifold may be coupled to a drainage tube with a transitional connector to provide a drainage system capable of distributing reduced pressure to the tissue site to enhance the drainage of fluids. | 06-12-2014 |
Esther P. Black, Lexington, KY US
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20110320392 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING CANCER RESPONSE TO EGFR INHIBITORS - The presently-disclosed subject matter relates to biomarker profiling of samples obtained from carcinoma subjects who are candidates for treatment with a therapeutic EGFR inhibitor. More specifically, the presently-disclosed subject matter provides methods of biomarker profiling which allow one skilled in the art to predict whether a patient is likely to respond well to treatment with an EGFR inhibitor. | 12-29-2011 |
Jack Black, Elgin, SC US
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20120147609 | LIGHTING COVERS - Lighting covers are disclosed. An example lighting fixture cover includes a sheet of material comprising a plurality of lenticules. A focal plane of the lenticules to be at a distance from a light source to enable light rays that travel from the light source through the lenticules to be directed in more than two directions. | 06-14-2012 |
Jason Michael Black, Boca Raton, FL US
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20120078726 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED LOCAL ACCESS TO COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND LOCAL SOCIAL NETWORKING - A system and method for mobile interactive communication on a local social networking platform is presented. In particular, the invention comprises a plurality of mobile user interfaces disposed in a communicative relation with at least one local network, such as WLAN, LAN, WIFI hotspot, etc. Each of the mobile devices or interfaces are structured to execute, access or run a social networking application which, in at least one embodiment, is capable of automatically receiving and displaying promotional media communicated by or on behalf of a nearby commercial establishment, wherein the commercial establishment is located within a user-selected promotional range. A number of mobile devices connected to either common or different local networks may also communicate to one another (via chat, voice or video chat, send images, data, etc.) so long as the mobile devices are disposed within a user-selected communication range. | 03-29-2012 |
Jeffrey Black, Phoenix, AZ US
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20100269442 | 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. Preferably, the studs are made of galvanized steel. 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. Preferably, each of the panels has a top track and a bottom track, these tracks made from steel. Preferably, the bottom panels are attachable to a floor, such as a concrete floor, using suitable fasteners. Preferably, the top tracks are attachable to a ceiling using suitable fasteners. Preferably, the panels can be joined together by fitting complementary L-shaped edges together. | 10-28-2010 |
Jeffrey D. Black, Akron, OH US
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20100316824 | POLYAMIDE-POLYDIENE BLENDS WITH IMPROVED OXYGEN REACTIVITY - This application discloses the use of polyamide-polydiene blends to improve the oxygen reactivity in the presence of ionic polyester compatibilizers. | 12-16-2010 |
20130260071 | POLYAMIDE-POLYDIENE BLENDS WITH IMPROVED OXYGEN REACTIVITY - This application discloses the use of polyamide-polydiene blends to improve the oxygen reactivity in the presence of ionic polyester compatibilizers. | 10-03-2013 |
Jeffrey H. Black, Willoughby, OH US
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20080314967 | MAIL BOX AND MAIL BOX STANDARD PROTECTIVE APPARATUS - According to the present disclosure impact damage to a mail box and an associated support column can be prevented or at least minimized. In addition, adverse weather related affects can be minimized by the provision of a device comprising a shield having an arcuate form in a mounted position for shielding the mail box and at least a portion of the associated supporting column extending therefrom. The device includes a first leg extending along one side of the supporting column and the mail box and a second leg extending along another opposing side of the column and the mail box. A connecting member is provided and includes an arcuate portion connecting the first leg and the second leg for absorbing and deflecting the impact of collisional objects. The arcuate portion extends over and above at least a top side of the mail box. | 12-25-2008 |
Jeffrey J. Black, Biddeford, ME US
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20100181193 | In-Line Metallizer Assemblies and Part-Coating Conveyor Systems Incorporating the Same - In-line metallizer assemblies can include an external rotating actuator exchange that can be operable to exchange one or more parts between a conveyor system and a vacuum chamber, and an internal rotating actuator exchange within the vacuum chamber that can be operable to receive the one or more parts from the external rotating actuator exchange, transition the one or more parts to a sputter coater integrated with the vacuum chamber for metallizing, and return metallized one or more parts to the external rotating actuator exchange such that the external rotating actuator exchange can return the metallized one or more parts to the conveyor system. | 07-22-2010 |
20130037407 | In-Line Metallizer Assemblies and Part-Coating Conveyor Systems Incorporating The Same - In-line metalizer assemblies can include an external rotating actuator exchange that can be operable to exchange one or more parts between a conveyor system and a vacuum chamber, and an internal rotating actuator exchange within the vacuum chamber that can be operable to receive the one or more parts from the external rotating actuator exchange, transition the one or more parts to a sputter coater integrated with the vacuum chamber for metallizing, and return metalized one or more parts to the external rotating actuator exchange such that the external rotating actuator exchange can return the metalized one or more parts to the conveyor system. | 02-14-2013 |
Jennifer Cameron Black, Mission, KS US
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20120011751 | Customized Audio Greeting Cards In A Retail Store - An audio greeting card is typically manufactured with pre-recorded songs that play when the greeting card is opened. The purchaser of an audio greeting card is limited to the songs already selected for such cards. A customizable audio greeting card is provided, for which the user can select the audio that is played. The audio greeting card has an audio receiving and playback device, with a connector for receiving audio information. User-selected audio information is sent to the greeting card and identifiable information is generated pertaining to the sent audio information. The identifiable information may be printed onto a label for affixing to the greeting card or may be printed directly onto the greeting card. The identifiable information is utilized when completing the sale of the customized greeting card, thereby indicating the finalized customization of the user-selected audio played on the purchased audio greeting card. | 01-19-2012 |
Jim Black, Loveland, OH US
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20090208436 | ORANGE PEARLESCENT PIGMENTS - An orange pearlescent pigment comprising a substrate and a first layer containing FeOOH, and a second layer containing Fe | 08-20-2009 |
John Black, Tyndall, SD US
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20090282641 | FILTERING MEANS AND FLOOR-SWEEPING MACHINE PROVIDED WITH SUCH MEANS - Filtering means for filtering out impurities contained in an air stream, and comprising an inner filter plate or sieve, an outer frame that houses said filter plate thereinside, a structure for retaining said filter plate and conveying the shaking motion, a support socle applied on to said structure, a rotary electric motor, whose rotor is provided with one or more unbalanced masses, and which is fixedly mounted on said socle. The invention is based on the fact that said electric motor is operated in an intermittent manner, preferably with a direct-current, substantially square-wave supply voltage according to an ON-OFF cycling pattern, so as to generate a very broad spectrum of shaking frequencies that proves more effective in enabling the filter plate to be freed from the impurities being retained thereupon. | 11-19-2009 |
John L. Black, Rochester, MN US
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20080311563 | Methods for selecting medications - Methods for selecting a medication for a patient are described that include determining the patient's genotype for a panel of genes and selecting the medication based on the genotype. Articles of manufacture also are provided that include nucleic acid molecules for detecting alleles of genes encoding drug metabolizing enzymes and genes encoding products involved in neurotransmission. | 12-18-2008 |
20120237932 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR ASSESSING THE CIS/TRANS NATURE OF HUMANS HAVING CYP2C19*2 AND CYP2C19*17 ALLELES - This document provides methods and materials involved in determining if a human heterozygous for CYP2C19*2 and heterozygous for CYP2C19*17 contains one CYP2C19 allele with both CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*17 (e.g., a cis relationship) or contains one CYP2C19 allele with CYP2C19*2 and one CYP2C19 allele with CYP2C19*17 (e.g., a trans relationship). | 09-20-2012 |
20130311202 | Methods for Selecting Medications - The invention provides a computer program product for selecting and administering a psychotropic medication for a patient. The computer program product utilizes a combination of genotype and phenotype information to provide the user with accurate guidance regarding the appropriate medication and its use. | 11-21-2013 |
John Mark Black, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20080248168 | FROZEN MICROWAVEABLE DOUGH PRODUCTS - A frozen microwavable dough product is disclosed which can be placed from the frozen state directly into a baking oven, such as a microwave oven, without “slack time,” producing a baked bread product that is acceptable to consumers. Some embodiments can contain a partially or fully enrobed portion containing various food components, resulting in, for example, a frozen microwavable sandwich or pizza. Methods of making the frozen microwavable dough products are also disclosed, including a step of quick freezing of the products for frozen storage following proofing. | 10-09-2008 |
Jonathan Black, Lynchburg, VA US
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20110227551 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE INCLUDING REMOVABLE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY MODULE AND RELATED METHODS - A mobile wireless communications device may include a device housing, and mobile wireless communications device circuitry carried by the device housing. The device may also include a removable electrical power supply module coupled to the mobile wireless communications device circuitry. The removable electrical power supply module may include a module housing, and within the module housing, a battery cell, a DC-to-DC converter coupled to the battery cell, and an output inductor coupled to the DC-to-DC converter. The removable electrical power supply module may also include, within the module housing, a spark suppression circuit coupled to the output inductor, and an output voltage clamp circuit coupled to the output inductor. The removable electrical power supply module may further include a pair of output terminals carried by the module housing and coupled to the output voltage clamp circuit. | 09-22-2011 |
20120329409 | INTRINSICALLY SAFE PORTABLE RADIO ARCHITECTURE - An intrinsically safe portable radio device ( | 12-27-2012 |
Joshua P.l. Black, Cody, WY US
Karen Black, Peoria, AZ US
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20120164084 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD TO FLAVOR ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A CHLORINE DIOXIDE SOURCE - A flavored oral care composition and method of making same for preventing and/or treating bacterial, fungal or inflammatory diseases and conditions of the oral cavity may be in the form of a rinse, spray, or the like, and free of glycerin and free of castor oil and castor oil derivatives, incorporates a chlorine dioxide source, a phosphate buffer, a flavoring system containing a polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester (emulsifier/suspender) and flavoring agent, a sweetener and water. With the addition of a fluoride ion source, the composition may be used as an anticaries agent. | 06-28-2012 |
Kathleen A. Black, Bristol, IN US
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20100130883 | In-Vivo Non-Invasive Bioelectric Impedance Analysis of Glucose-Mediated Changes in Tissue - A non-invasive, in vivo method for measuring glucose-mediated changes in tissue is disclosed. The method comprises the act of providing a system for directly or indirectly measuring impedance values. The method further comprises the act of providing at least three electrodes and corresponding electrode pads. The electrodes are connected to the system. The method further comprises the act of contacting the electrode pads to a user's skin. The method further comprises the act of contacting each of the at least four electrodes to a corresponding electrode pad. The method further comprises the act of applying an alternating current. The method further comprises the act of determining the correlation between the glucose concentration in the tissue and the measured changes in impedance. | 05-27-2010 |
Kelly Maureen Black, Twin Falls, ID US
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20110162675 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING CONTAMINANT COLLECTION EQUIPMENT - A wash system for cleaning the exposed surfaces of a contaminant collection device that includes a source of pressurized cleaning solution and a rinse appliance. The rinse appliance includes a first flow path that is adapted to direct the pressurized cleaning solution against a plurality of interior surfaces of a sampling head of the contaminant collection device and a vacuum tube that couples the sampling head to a collection chamber of the contaminant collection device. The rinse appliance may also include a second flow path that is adapted to direct the pressurized cleaning solution against a plurality of interior surfaces of the collection chamber and a separator filter installed therein. The rinse appliance further includes a dipping tank adapted to receive the cleaning solution after passing through one of the first and second flow paths. | 07-07-2011 |
Kenneth Black, Travelers Rest, SC US
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20100209233 | CATENARY TURBINE SEAL SYSTEMS - In one embodiment, a catenary seal structure may be mechanically supported only by two adjacent rotor wheels to isolate a volume between the two adjacent rotor wheels. The catenary seal structure may be annularly disposed about the rotational axis of the adjacent rotor wheels. | 08-19-2010 |
Kenneth D. Black, Travelers Rest, SC US
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20090162139 | Thermally Insulated Flange Bolts - A turbine/compressor stator joint that may include a flange, an aperture extending through the flange, and a bolt extending through the aperture. The bolt may include a shank and a layer of insulation surrounding the shank. | 06-25-2009 |
20100226770 | ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR GAS TURBINE CASINGS - In one embodiment, an alignment device may be configured to align a first turbine engine casing and a second turbine engine casing. The alignment device may include a fixed portion configured to be fixedly attached to the first turbine engine casing. The alignment device may also include a bridge portion configured to interface with the second turbine engine casing, wherein the bridge portion defines a first range of motion for the fixed portion along a first axis and a second range of motion for the fixed portion along a second axis when the alignment device is engaged with the first turbine engine casing and the second turbine engine casing, and wherein the alignment device is configured to facilitate movement of the first turbine engine casing relative to the second turbine engine casing within the range of motion and the second range of motion. | 09-09-2010 |
Kenneth Damon Black, Greenville, SC US
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20100111679 | Asymmetrical gas turbine cooling port locations - A method is disclosed for improving a turbine's thermal response during transient and steady state operating conditions in which the flow of cooling fluid in the turbine's casing is caused to be asymmetrical relative to the horizontal and vertical symmetry planes of the casing so that the turbine's cooling symmetry planes are rotated relative to its geometric symmetry planes and thereby the heat transfer at locations in the casing with increased mass is increased. | 05-06-2010 |
20110311303 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROTOR TORQUE TRANSMISSION - In a rotary machine such as a gas turbine, torque is transmitted between adjacent components of a rotor. To enable effective transmission of torsional and radial loads, a plurality of mating surfaces are distributed on an interfacing surface of a disk of the rotor. The mating surfaces include at least one first mating surface and at least one second mating surface. Each first mating surface is angularly offset relative to a radial line by a first angle, and each second mating surface is angularly offset relative to the radial line by a second angle. The second angle is opposite in direction from the first angle from the radial line. | 12-22-2011 |
20140341702 | FLOW SLEEVE FOR THERMAL CONTROL OF A DOUBLE-WALL TURBINE SHELL AND RELATED METHOD - A turbine casing includes at least one shell adapted to enclose one or more turbine stages in a gas turbine engine; an air inlet in the at least one shell; a flow sleeve secured to an inside surface of the at least one shell, the flow sleeve comprising at least two arcuate segments. Each arcuate segment includes an arcuate base, a pair of sidewalls extending radially outwardly of the base thereby forming a circumferentially-extending flow channel defined by the base, the sidewalls and the inside surface. The air inlet is aligned with the flow channel and the sleeve is configured to distribute air flowing in the channel into spaces proximate the one or more turbine stages in circumferential, radial and axial directions, including along the inside surface of the at least one shell. | 11-20-2014 |
Kevin P. Black, Rock Hill, SC US
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20100304080 | ELASTIC COMPOSITE - An elastic composite includes a first nonwoven, a second nonwoven, and two elastic films sandwiched between the first and second nonwoven. The elastic composite also includes a lateral edge portion where the first nonwoven is bonded to the second nonwoven, a lane between the elastic films that is free of the elastic films, and a first bond joining the first nonwoven to the elastic film, and a second bond joining the second nonwoven to the elastic film. The elastic composite may be used as a component of a disposable garment. | 12-02-2010 |
Kirby S. Black, Acworth, GA US
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20100285587 | Tissue Graft - A method of preparing a tissue graft material is disclosed. The disclosure also relates to a multipurpose tissue graft material and to methods of using same as a replacement for vascular and non-vascular tissue. | 11-11-2010 |
Larry A. Black, Birmingham, AL US
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20090276794 | System and Method for Providing Interoperability Between Different Programming Protocols - Systems and methods for providing interoperability of systems are provided. One embodiment may be seen as instantiating a server in a container having instances of Enterprise Java™ Beans (EJB), and accessing the EJB through the local interface of the EJB. Since the EJB is accessed from within the container, the need for translation of messaging protocols at a bridge is removed. The server components are provided access to the EJB logic through the local interface of the EJB. | 11-05-2009 |
20120317193 | System and Method for Providing Interoperability Between Different Programming Protocols - Systems and methods for providing interoperability of systems are provided. One embodiment may be seen as instantiating a server in a container having instances of Enterprise Java™ Beans (EJB), and accessing the EJB through the local interface of the EJB. Since the EJB is accessed from within the container, the need for translation of messaging protocols at a bridge is removed. The server components are provided access to the EJB logic through the local interface of the EJB. | 12-13-2012 |
Laurthera Black, Tulsa, OK US
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20100141438 | Wheelchair Accessory - My invention is an improvement upon the previously existing wheelchair warning lamp apparatus that fails to allow the wheelchair to fold and be used indoors when installed onto the wheelchair and require drilling to be installed. My apparatus, a clamp-on extendible and retractable cylinder shaped erected pole has a safety light and an audible alert equipment installed on top of the inner casing and a pole lock nut installed on the outer casing whereas the outer pole casing is attached to the battery housing support member with three C-Clamps vertically and horizontally attached on the battery housing allowing the pole and battery safety light assembly with audible alert apparatus to be clamped onto one side only of the wheelchair without drilling required and allows the chair to fold and be used indoors without removal of the installed pole and battery with safety light with audible alert apparatus from the wheelchair. | 06-10-2010 |
Lon Black, Boulder, CO US
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20080286579 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT - A method and kit for the personal identification of a piece of equipment. An identifying mark having a pre-selected color is applied to a surface of the piece of equipment. The identifying mark is strongly adhered to the surface and has a high abrasion resistance and impact resistance. The identifying mark can be formed from an epoxy resin, such as a two-part epoxy resin. The piece of equipment can be recreational equipment, carpenter's tools or mechanic's tools. | 11-20-2008 |
Marc Black, St. Paul, MN US
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20090159675 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING INTERACTIVE CARDHOLDER REWARDS IMAGE REPLACEMENT - A system for facilitating image management for portable devices is disclosed. The system includes a host configured to maintain information relating to a first portable device and a second portable device and an interface device configured to communicate with the host and the first and second portable devices. The interface device includes control logic configured to: determine whether the first portable device is valid for image synchronization using information provided by the host; and if it is determined that the first portable device is valid for image synchronization, record an image of the first portable device, determine whether the second portable device is valid for image synchronization, and download an image of the first portable device to the second portable device if it is determined that the second portable device is valid for image synchronization. The interface device further includes control logic configured to: determine whether the second portable device is valid for image replacement using information provided by the host, and if it is determined that the second portable device is valid for image replacement, retrieve an image of the first portable device and download the retrieved image to the second portable device. The interface device also includes control logic configured to: determine whether the second portable device includes additional information that is not included in the image of the first portable device, and if it is determined that the second portable device includes the additional information, concatenate the additional information with the image of the first portable device, and download the concatenated additional information and image of the first portable device onto the second portable device. The interface device concatenates the additional information and the image of the first portable device based on a set of conflict resolution rules. | 06-25-2009 |
20100006639 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING LOYALTY PROGRAM INFORMATION ON A PHONE - A system for managing token image replacement is provided. The system includes a remote server, a token acceptance device, such as a personal computer (PC), connected to the remote server, a token, such as a phone, that can be read by the PC, and a token image server. Using application logic and rules, the remote server is able to read the token image on the token and determine if the image on the phone needs to be updated. The remote server forwards a backup token image to the PC which, in turn, writes the backup token image including transaction information to the phone. Once the backup token image is written onto the phone, subsequent interactions with the system would not initiate an update. | 01-14-2010 |
Mark Black, Lebanon, NJ US
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20080221078 | Use of a CB1 Antagonist for Treating Side Effects and Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia - The present invention discloses and claims a method of treating cognition deficits in a patient suffering from schizophrenia by administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of a CB1 receptor antagonist as described herein. In another aspect, this invention also discloses and claims a combination of one or more CB1 receptor antagonists and of one or more antipsychotic agents useful in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. The combination of this invention provides synergistic results in that the combination improves positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, weight gain and catalepsy. | 09-11-2008 |
Michael J. Black, Providence, RI US
Michael P. Black, Clearwater, FL US
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20100107640 | Air cooling apparatus for a purge valve - A cooling enclosure for a valve includes an elongated housing body having a pair of housing portions and a pair of removable end plates, the pair of housing portions separable along at least one longitudinally-extending seam. Fastener devices are provided for securing the pair of housing portions engaged along the at least one longitudinal extending seam. One or more apertures are provided for accommodating a like number of valve fittings, and cooling air inlet and outlet openings are also provided in the housing body for supplying and removing cooling air to the housing body. | 05-06-2010 |
Paul Black, Lincoln, NE US
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20100305106 | INHIBITORS OF FATTY ACID UPTAKE AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure describes inhibitors of fatty acid uptake and methods of using such inhibitors. Specifically, the present disclosure describes inhibitors with specificity for FATP2. | 12-02-2010 |
20120302585 | INHIBITORS OF FATTY ACID UPTAKE AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure describes inhibitors of fatty acid uptake and methods of using such inhibitors. Specifically, the present disclosure describes inhibitors with specificity for FATP2. | 11-29-2012 |
20120309772 | INHIBITORS OF FATTY ACID UPTAKE AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure describes inhibitors of fatty acid uptake and methods of using such inhibitors. Specifically, the present disclosure describes inhibitors with specificity for FATP2. | 12-06-2012 |
Paul David Black, Greenville, SC US
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20080228370 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING IGNITION FAILURE IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method of operating a gas turbine engine is provided. The method includes introducing a fuel into a combustor, detecting a failure of ignition of the fuel, and preventing ignition until the introduced fuel is substantially removed from the gas turbine engine. | 09-18-2008 |
Paul L. Black, Bethesda, MD US
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20090088378 | LONG LASTING INHIBITORS OF VIRAL INFECTION - This invention relates to C34 peptide derivatives that are inhibitors of viral infection and/or exhibit antifusogenic properties. In particular, this invention relates to C34 derivatives having inhibiting activity against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), respiratory synctial virus (RSV), human parainfluenza virus (HPV), measles virus (MeV), and simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) with long duration of action for the treatment of the respective viral infections. | 04-02-2009 |
Philip D. Black, Hudson, WI US
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20090126168 | Multi-Angle Pop-In Mechanical Fastener - Pop-in mechanical fasteners having at least one locking tab are described. The locking tab includes a locking surface having a plurality of angled stops. | 05-21-2009 |
20140013550 | MULTI-ANGLE POP-IN MECHANICAL FASTENER - Pop-in mechanical fasteners having at least one locking tab are described. The locking tab includes a locking surface having a plurality of angled stops. | 01-16-2014 |
Randall H. Black, Glendale, AZ US
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20090154528 | ADAPTIVE MULTI-CHANNEL INTEGRATED WIRELESS NETWORK SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE - An adaptive multi-channel architecture for a wireless network is provided. A frequency hopping sequence generator module is compliant with a frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) communications protocol. The frequency hopping sequence generator module is capable of performing FHSS concurrently on a plurality of communications channels. A frequency replacement module is coupled to the frequency hopping sequence generator module. The frequency replacement module is configured to receive feedback data over a feedback channel and adaptively select a transmission channel from the plurality of communications channels using the feedback data. | 06-18-2009 |
Randy Black, Glendale, AZ US
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20100017026 | ROBOTIC SYSTEM WITH SIMULATION AND MISSION PARTITIONS - A robot for accomplishing a mission in a physical environment includes a body; and an operating system coupled to the body and configured to operate the body. The operating system is divided into a plurality of partitions, which includes a simulation partition configured to receive inputs and simulate the mission in a simulated environment corresponding to the physical environment based on the inputs to produce a simulated result, and a mission partition configured to receive the simulated result and determine actions to accomplish the mission based on the simulated result. | 01-21-2010 |
20100063730 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO A TERRAIN - Methods and apparatus are provided for determining a position of a vehicle with respect to a terrain. The method comprises accumulating data received from at least one sensor device regarding the occupancy of a spatial region between the vehicle and a first geographic region of the terrain, generating an evidence grid that describes the occupancy of the spatial region, identifying the position of the first geographic region of the terrain based on the evidence grid and previously compiled reference data, and determining the position of the vehicle based on the position of the first geographic region of the terrain with respect to the previously compiled reference data. | 03-11-2010 |
Randy Black, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090303110 | CELESTIAL BODY MAPPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for mapping a surface of a celestial body containing objects and terrain are provided. One system includes a Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR) module configured to capture a high-resolution image of the terrain of at least a portion of the surface and a map module configured to store map data representing the portion of the surface. The system also includes a fusion module configured to combine the high-resolution image and the map data to generate a high-resolution map of the portion of the surface. A method includes orbiting the celestial body, capturing, via the SAR module, a high-resolution image during each orbit, and fusing the captured high-resolution image with a low-resolution map of the surface to generate a high-resolution map of the surface. A computer-readable medium for storing instructions that cause a processor to perform the above method is also provided. | 12-10-2009 |
Ricky Black, Mccool, MS US
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20100111658 | Apparatus for Transporting Game with an All Terrain Vehicle - An apparatus for transporting game with an all terrain vehicle is disclosed. The apparatus may be attached to the hitch of an ATV with an optional secondary attachment for an ATV rack. The apparatus uses a combined lifting and pivoting motion to raise the game from the ground and secure the game to the body of the ATV. This motion secures the game for transport and minimizes alterations to the ATVs center of mass, minimizing ATV tipping hazards when carrying heavy loads. | 05-06-2010 |
Ricky Lynn Black, Crane Hill, AL US
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20100238167 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING DIMENSIONS - A system, method, and computer program for selecting geometries from a solid model that is manipulated in a computer having software instructions, comprising: a computer system, wherein the computer system includes a memory, a processor, a user input device, and a display device; a computer generated geometric model stored in the memory in the memory of the computer system; and wherein the computer system selects a two-dimensional sketch geometry from a two-dimensional sketch to form a three-dimensional model using a feature command; identifies a plurality of elements on the two-dimensional sketch geometry that correspond to the three-dimensional model; forms a counterpart element on the three-dimensional model that is one of a dimension and a constraint from the identified plurality of elements; and provides the capability to modify the three-dimensional model by manipulating the counterpart element; and appropriate means and computer-readable instructions. | 09-23-2010 |
Robert Black, Eagan, MN US
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20090251286 | OBJECT TRACKING DEVICES AND METHODS - This document discusses, among other things, devices and methods for tracking objects using RFID and line-of-sight techniques. In one example, an object identifier includes a tag holder. A radio frequency identification tag is on the tag holder. A reflector is on the tag holder. | 10-08-2009 |
Rodney S Black, Galloway, OH US
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20090103082 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL DETECTION - A biological and chemical detection system is provided that detects and identifies biological and/or chemical particulates of interest. The biological and chemical detection system comprises a collector, a first optical device, a second optical device and a processor. The collector is configured to deposit particulates drawn from a fluid stream onto a sample substrate to define a sample area. The first optical device derives first data relative to at least a portion of the sample area, which is analyzed to determine at least one field of view and/or specific target location. The second optical device then interrogates the sample area at each determined target location, e.g., using Raman spectroscopy, to produce interrogation data. The processor determines whether the sample area includes predetermined biological or chemical particulates of interest based upon an analysis of the interrogation data and triggers an event such as an alarm or message if the predetermined biological or chemical particulates of interest are identified. | 04-23-2009 |
20100261280 | Biological and chemical monitoring - A biological and chemical detection system is provided that detects and identifies biological and/or chemical particulates of interest. The biological and chemical detection system comprises a collector, a first optical device, a second optical device and a processor. The collector is configured to deposit particulates drawn from a fluid stream onto a sample substrate to define a sample area. The first optical device derives first data relative to at least a portion of the sample area, which is analyzed to determine at least one field of view and/or specific target location. The second optical device then interrogates the sample area at each determined target location, e.g., using Raman spectroscopy, to produce interrogation data. The processor determines whether the sample area includes predetermined biological or chemical particulates of interest based upon an analysis of the interrogation data and triggers an event such as an alarm or message if the predetermined biological or chemical particulates of interest are identified. | 10-14-2010 |
20110045517 | Toxic Material Detection Apparatus and Method - A toxic material detection apparatus includes a sample collection portion including a sample inlet and a sample concentrator adapted to concentrate an environmental sample on a substrate. A sample distributing system transfers portions of the substrate to a color sensor and an ion mobility spectrometer for simultaneously analysis and toxin detection, particularly cholinesterase inhibitor detection. Optionally, a portion of the substrate may be directed to an archive for possible analysis at a later time. Reagents utilized include the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and the reactants acetylthiocholine iodide (ATCI) and 5,5′-dithio-bis-(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (DTB). A data management unit provides for near-real-time analysis of the samples in under 5 minutes. Simultaneous “hits” by both analysis methods indicate the presence of a cholinesterase inhibitor. | 02-24-2011 |
20110315011 | SMALL AREA ELECTROSTATIC AEROSOL COLLECTOR - A small area electrostatic aerosol collector includes a collector housing, an inlet nozzle that extends from the housing and an exit port that provides an exit for air to flow back out of the housing. A pumping arrangement pulls air into the housing through the inlet nozzle. The sampled air is moved through ductwork such that particulates are collected on a substrate and the air is evacuated through the exit port after collection. The collector includes a charging device positioned within the ductwork to create an electric field defining a charging point that the air passes through between the inlet nozzle and the substrate. The substrate is held at a neutral or opposite charge relative to the electric field created by the charging device. Particulates are collected on the sample substrate by containing the aerosol in a small area and by forcing the aerosol to flow near the substrate. | 12-29-2011 |
20130032031 | ELECTROHYDRODYNAMIC SPRAYING - A small area electrostatic aerosol collector combines electrostatic collection of aerosol particles and electrohydrodynamic spraying of fluid so that a sample collected electrostatically can have fluid applied thereto. The fluid may assist with disaggregation and/or desalinization of biological material collected onto a sample substrate. A controller associated with the collector may control an electrostatic charge device and a spraying device such that the charge device and spraying device may operate in alternating fashion, or the charge device and spraying device may operate simultaneously. Further, mechanical systems are provided, for the disaggregation of particulate clusters collected onto a sample substrate. | 02-07-2013 |
Roy William Black, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120158865 | MANAGING TASKS AND INFORMATION - A system, method, and computer program product are disclosed. These relate to receiving a message for a first party; receiving a command from the first party to create-and-delegate a task pertaining to the message, the task delegated to a second party; storing the task in a database; storing a delegation in the database, the delegation of the task from the first party to the second party; and notifying the second party of the delegation. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159488 | MANAGING TASKS AND INFORMATION - A system, method, and computer program product are disclosed. These relate to monitoring a plurality of information sources for messages; storing the messages in a database; and transmitting a list of the messages, the list having a first message and including a set of actions associated with the first message, the set of actions including a create-task action and a create-and-delegate-task action. | 06-21-2012 |
Russell Black, Longmont, CO US
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20090194165 | Ultra-high current density cadmium telluride photovoltaic modules - Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules have the highest possible conversion of photons to electrons in order to optimize their sunlight-to-electricity energy conversion efficiency. The electric current and sunlight-to-electricity conversion efficiency of CdTe modules is increased by about 20% with a new module design that (1) allows more light to pass through the glass and top layers to reach the PV junction area while (2) protecting the module against manufacturability pitfalls (shorts, shunts, and weak diodes) that have previously prevented the successful development of any equivalent module. | 08-06-2009 |
Russell Weldon Black, Longmont, CO US
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20110139073 | CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY FOR A VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A conveyor assembly for use in a vapor deposition apparatus includes a housing defining an enclosed interior volume. A conveyor is driven in an endless loop path within the housing. The housing has a top member that defines an open deposition area in an upper conveyance leg of the conveyor. The conveyor includes a plurality of interconnected slats, with each slat having a respective flat, planar outer surface and transverse edge profiles such that, in the upper conveyance leg of the conveyor, the outer surfaces of the slats lie in a common horizontal plane and define an uninterrupted flat support surface for a substrate conveyed through the vapor deposition apparatus. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141473 | ACTIVE VIEWPORT DETECTION ASSEMBLY FOR SUBSTRATE DETECTION IN A VAPOR DETECTION SYSTEM - An active viewport assembly for use in detecting substrates conveyed through a vapor deposition system includes a casing configured for mounting to a wall of a vapor deposition module. The casing further includes an enclosed chamber, an exterior side port, and an interior side port. A lens assembly is disposed within the chamber and extends through the interior side port. A heater element is configured on the lens assembly within the chamber. One of an active transmitter or an active signal receiver is configured with the exterior side port external of the chamber and is axially aligned with and spaced from the lens assembly. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143478 | MODULAR SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - A process and associated system 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. The substrates are pre-heated as they are conveyed through the vacuum chamber, and are then conveyed in serial arrangement through a vapor deposition apparatus in the vacuum chamber wherein a thin film of a sublimed source material is deposited onto an upper surface of the substrates. The substrates are conveyed through the vapor deposition apparatus at a controlled constant linear speed such that leading and trailing sections of the substrate in a conveyance direction are exposed to the same vapor deposition conditions within the vapor deposition apparatus. The vapor deposition apparatus may be supplied with source material in a manner so as not to interrupt the vapor deposition process or non-stop conveyance of the substrates through the vapor deposition apparatus. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143481 | MODULAR SYSTEM AND PROCESS 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. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143491 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS 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 receptacle is disposed within a vacuum head chamber and is configured for receipt of a source material. A heated distribution manifold is disposed below the receptacle and includes a plurality of passages defined therethrough. The receptacle is indirectly heated by the distribution manifold to a degree sufficient to sublimate source material within the receptacle. A distribution plate is disposed below the distribution manifold and at a defined distance above a horizontal plane of a substrate conveyed through the apparatus. The distribution plate includes a pattern of holes therethrough that further distribute the sublimated source material passing through the distribution manifold onto the upper surface of the underlying substrate. | 06-16-2011 |
20110165325 | COOL-DOWN SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VAPOR DEPOSITION SYSTEM - A system for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on photovoltaic (PV) module substrates includes a system for cool-down of the vacuum chamber through which substrates are conveyed in a vapor deposition process. The cool-down system is configured with the vacuum chamber to recirculate a cooling gas through the vacuum chamber and through an external heat exchanger in a closed cool-down loop. An associated method for forced cool-down of the vacuum chamber is also provided. | 07-07-2011 |
20110259732 | METHODS FOR HIGH-RATE SPUTTERING OF A COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR ON LARGE AREA SUBSTRATES - Methods are generally provided for sputtering thin films on individual substrates. Individual substrates can be conveyed into a vacuum chamber to draw a sputtering pressure that is less than about 50 mTorr. Then, the individual substrates can be conveyed into a sputtering chamber and past a planar magnetron continuously sputtering a target by an ionized gas at the sputtering pressure such that a thin film is formed on a surface of the individual substrate. The target is subjected to a high frequency power having a frequency from about 400 kHz to about 4 MHz at power levels of greater than about 1 kW. In one particular embodiment, the method can be generally directed to sputtering thin films on individual substrates defining a surface having a surface area of about 1000 cm | 10-27-2011 |
20110263063 | SEAL CONFIGURATION FOR A SYSTEM FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and associated method of operation is provided for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material, such as CdTe, as a thin film on discrete photovoltaic (PV) module substrates that are conveyed in a continuous, non-stop manner through the apparatus. The apparatus includes a deposition head configured for receipt and sublimation of the source material. The deposition head has a distribution plate at a defined distance above a horizontal conveyance plane of an upper surface of the substrates conveyed through a deposition area within the apparatus. The sublimated source material moves through the 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. | 10-27-2011 |
20110263065 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR HIGH-RATE DEPOSITION OF THIN FILM LAYERS ON PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE SUBSTRATES - A system and related method for deposition of multiple thin film layers on photovoltaic (PV) module substrates includes a first processing side wherein the substrates are conveyed in a first direction for deposition of a first thin film layer on the substrates. A second processing side is operably disposed relative to the first processing side such that substrates exiting the first processing side are subsequently conveyed in a second direction through the second processing side for deposition of a second thin film layer on the first thin film layer. A first transfer station is operably disposed between the first processing side and the second processing side to receive the substrates from an exit of the first processing side and to introduce the substrates into an entry of the second processing side such that the substrates are continuously moved through the first and second processing sides for deposition of multiple thin film layers thereon. | 10-27-2011 |
20110269256 | 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. | 11-03-2011 |
20120000426 | INTEGRATED GEARBOX AND ROTARY FEEDTHROUGH SYSTEM FOR A VACUUM CHAMBER STRUCTURE - A vacuum chamber structure includes a rotary feedthrough configured on a chamber wall to provide rotational drive to the interior of the structure. The rotary feedthrough includes a gearbox having a housing and a shaft rotationally supported by bearings contained within the housing. A motor is operably coupled to the gearbox housing to drive the shaft, which extends from the gearbox. A seal assembly is operably disposed between the gearbox housing and the chamber wall, with the shaft disposed through the seal assembly and extending through a bore in the chamber wall and into the interior of the structure. The shaft is rotationally supported with bearings only via the bearings in the gearbox housing. | 01-05-2012 |
20120003772 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF FORMING A CONDUCTIVE TRANSPARENT OXIDE FILM LAYER FOR USE IN A CADMIUM TELLURIDE BASED THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Methods for forming a TCO layer on a substrate are generally provided and include sputtering a TCO layer on a substrate from a target including cadmium stannate. A cap material (e.g., including cadmium) is deposited onto an outer surface of an indirect anneal system, and the TCO layer can be annealed at an anneal temperature while in contact with or within about 10 cm of the cap material. | 01-05-2012 |
20120024695 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH-RATE DEPOSITION OF THIN FILM LAYERS ON PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE SUBSTRATES - Apparatus and processes for sequential sputtering deposition of a target source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic module substrate are provided. The apparatus includes a first sputtering deposition chamber and a second sputtering deposition chamber that are integrally connected such that the substrates being transported through the apparatus are kept at a system pressure that is less than about 760 Torr. The load vacuum chamber is connected to a load vacuum pump configured to reduce the pressure within the load vacuum chamber to an initial load pressure. The first sputtering deposition chamber includes a first target, and the second sputtering deposition chamber includes a second target. A conveyor system is operably disposed within the apparatus and configured for transporting substrates in a serial arrangement into and through load vacuum chamber, into and through the first sputtering deposition chamber, and into and through the second sputtering deposition chamber at a controlled speed. | 02-02-2012 |
20120027921 | VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - An apparatus and process for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a photovoltaic module substrate are provided. The apparatus includes at least one receptacle disposed in a deposition head. Each receptacle is configured for receipt of a granular source material. A heating system is configured to heat the receptacle(s) to sublimate the source material. A substantially vertical distribution plate is disposed between the receptacle(s) and a substrate conveyed through the apparatus. The distribution plate is positioned at a defined distance from a vertical conveyance plane of a deposition surface of the substrate. The distribution plate comprises a pattern of passages therethrough that distribute the sublimated source material for deposition onto the deposition surface of the substrate. | 02-02-2012 |
20120042828 | SLIT VALVE FOR VACUUM CHAMBER MODULE - A slit valve assembly is configured for attachment to a vacuum chamber module to seal a slot opening in a wall of the module in a closed position and to provide access through the slot opening in an open position. The valve assembly includes a rotatable shaft driven by a rotary actuator between an open rotational position and a closed rotational position. An elongated seal plate seals against the module wall over the slot opening in the closed rotational position of the shaft. At least one arm member connects the seal plate with the shaft. The arm member rotates with the shaft and is pivotally attached to the seal plate. The seal plate is biased to an articulated position relative to the arm member. | 02-23-2012 |
20120061238 | SPUTTERING CATHODE HAVING A NON-BONDED SEMICONDUCTING TARGET - A sputtering cathode is generally provided. The sputtering cathode can include a semiconducting target (e.g., a cadmium sulfide target, a cadmium tin oxide target, etc.) defining a sputtering surface and a back surface opposite to the sputtering surface. A backing plate can be positioned facing the back surface of the target and non-bonded to the back surface of the target. A non-bonding attachment mechanism can removably hold the target within the sputtering cathode such that the back surface is facing the backing plate during sputtering. | 03-15-2012 |
20120164784 | INTEGRATED DEPOSITION OF THIN FILM LAYERS IN CADMIUM TELLURIDE BASED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MANUFACTURE - Apparatus and processes for thin film deposition of semiconducting layers in the formation of cadmium telluride thin film photovoltaic device are provided. The apparatus includes a series of integrally connected chambers, such as a load vacuum chamber connected to a load vacuum pump; a sputtering deposition chamber; a vacuum buffer chamber; and, a vapor deposition chamber. A conveyor system is operably disposed within the apparatus and configured for transporting substrates in a serial arrangement into and through the load vacuum chamber, the sputtering deposition chamber, the vacuum buffer chamber, and the vapor deposition chamber at a controlled speed. The sputtering deposition chamber; the vacuum buffer chamber; and the vapor deposition chamber are integrally connected such that the substrates being transported through the apparatus are kept at a system pressure less than about 760 Torr. | 06-28-2012 |
20120298651 | Apparatus for Forming a Conductive Transparent Oxide Film Layer for Use in a Cadmium Telluride Based Thin Film Photovoltaic Device - Methods for forming a TCO layer on a substrate are generally provided and include sputtering a TCO layer on a substrate from a target including cadmium stannate. A cap material (e.g., including cadmium) is deposited onto an outer surface of an indirect anneal system, and the TCO layer can be annealed at an anneal temperature while in contact with or within about 10 cm of the cap material. An anneal oven is also generally provided and includes an indirect anneal system defining a deposition surface and an anneal surface such that a cap material deposited on the anneal surface of the indirect anneal system is positioned to be in contact with or within about 10 cm of a thin film on the substrate. A cap material source can be positioned to deposit the cap material onto the deposition surface such that the anneal surface comprises the cap material. | 11-29-2012 |
20130000555 | MODULAR SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUS DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE - A system for vapor deposition of a thin film layer on a photovoltaic module substrate is provided. The system includes a vacuum chamber having a pre-heat section, a vapor deposition apparatus, and a cool-down section; and a conveyor system operably disposed within said vacuum chamber and configured for conveying the substrates in a serial arrangement from said pre-heat section and through said vapor deposition apparatus at a controlled constant linear speed. The vapor deposition apparatus is configured for depositing a thin film of a sublimed source material onto an upper surface of the substrates as the substrates are continuously conveyed by said conveyor system through said vapor deposition apparatus. | 01-03-2013 |
20130084669 | IN-LINE DEPOSITION SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR DEPOSITION OF A THIN FILM LAYER - An apparatus for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material as a thin film on a substrate is provided. The apparatus includes a receptacle configured to hold a source material and a distribution plate positioned above the receptacle. The distribution plate defines a pattern of passages therethrough. The apparatus also includes a conveyor configured to travel in a continuous loop such that its transfer surface passes above the distribution plate in a first direction to receive thereon sublimated source material passing through the passages of the distribution plate. The conveyor is also configured to travel in a second direction while carrying a substrate on its raised edges. A heating system heats the conveyor while it travels in the second direction to transfer the source material from the transfer surface to the substrate. A process is provided for vapor deposition of a sublimated source material to form thin film. | 04-04-2013 |
20130252367 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR FORMING THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Systems and processes are disclosed for forming a thin film photovoltaic device. A process includes heating a thin film photovoltaic sub-device to an anneal temperature. The thin film photovoltaic sub-device includes a glass substrate and a transparent conductive oxide deposited on the glass substrate. The process further includes quenching the thin film photovoltaic sub-device with a quenching gas to cool the thin film photovoltaic sub-device to a quenched temperature. The quenching gas includes an inert gas. | 09-26-2013 |
20140110245 | NON-BONDED ROTATABLE TARGETS AND THEIR METHODS OF SPUTTERING - Cylindrical sputtering targets, along with methods of their manufacture and use, are provided. The cylindrical sputtering target includes a tubular member having a length in a longitudinal direction and defining a tube surface, and a source material positioned about the tube surface of the tubular member and forming a sputtering surface about the tubular member. The source material generally defines an inner surface opposite of the sputtering surface and non-bonded to the tube surface of the tubular member. The inner surface of the source material is mechanically engaged to the tube surface of the tubular member, and/or the source material can include a first cylindrical ring directly stacked onto a second cylindrical ring with the first cylindrical ring being mechanically engaged to the second cylindrical ring. | 04-24-2014 |
Sean E. Black, Knoxville, TN US
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20110061533 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVAL OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM A PROCESS GAS - Disclosed is a method of removing carbon dioxide from a process gas, the method comprising: contacting an ammoniated solution with the process gas in an absorption arrangement | 03-17-2011 |
20130028807 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVAL OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM A PROCESS GAS - Disclosed is a method of removing carbon dioxide from a process gas, the method comprising: contacting an ammoniated solution with the process gas in an absorption arrangement | 01-31-2013 |
Shannon Black, Richmond, VA US
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20110220523 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING AND PACKAGING MOLDED TOBACCO PIECES - An apparatus for molding and packaging molded tobacco pieces includes a mold having cavities oriented to allow ejection of molded tobacco pieces into a container. The apparatus also includes a knockout for ejecting the molded tobacco pieces, and a cutter having at least two blades for cutting the molded tobacco pieces into vertically aligned slices by passing one or more blades horizontally through the cavities. | 09-15-2011 |
20140238420 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING AND PACKAGING MOLDED TOBACCO - An apparatus for molding and packaging molded tobacco pieces includes a mold having cavities oriented to allow ejection of molded tobacco pieces into a container. The apparatus also includes a knockout for ejecting the molded tobacco pieces, and a cutter having at least two blades for cutting the molded tobacco pieces into vertically aligned slices by passing one or more blades horizontally through the cavities. | 08-28-2014 |
Shannon Maxwell Black, Richmond, VA US
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20120024301 | Preformed Smokeless Tobacco Product - Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile. | 02-02-2012 |
20120167902 | SMOKELESS TOBACCO PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A smokeless tobacco system includes a container including a plurality of preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape and integrity. One or more of the preformed smokeless tobacco products are compressed between a lid and a base of the container to hinder movement of the one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products within the container. Each preformed smokeless tobacco product can include a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile. A method of forming and packaging the preformed smokeless tobacco products includes depositing shaped smokeless tobacco bodies into the container and closing the container prior to a relaxation of the shaped smokeless tobacco bodies into preformed smokeless tobacco products. | 07-05-2012 |
20140130818 | Preformed Smokeless Tobacco Product - Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile. | 05-15-2014 |
20140261472 | FIBER-WRAPPED SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCT - A fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product includes smokeless tobacco and a plurality of polymeric fibers surrounding the smokeless tobacco. The polymeric fibers can have a basis weight of 5 gsm or less and a diameter of less than 100 microns. In some cases, the polymeric fibers are melt-blown polymeric fibers. In some cases, the polymeric fibers are centrifugal force spun polymeric fibers. A method of preparing a fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product includes melt-blowing or centrifugal force spinning a plurality of polymeric fibers to create an polymer deposition zone and passing a body comprising smokeless tobacco through the polymer deposition zone. In some cases, an electrostatic charge can be applied to the plurality of polymeric fibers, the body, or a combination thereof. In some cases, a spin is applied to the body when passing through the polymer deposition zone. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261473 | Methods and Machines for Pouching Smokeless Tobacco and Tobacco Substitute Products - A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 30 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4 mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261480 | POUCH MATERIAL FOR SMOKELESS TOBACCO AND TOBACCO SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS - A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 10 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4 mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261484 | Product Portion Enrobing Process and Apparatus, and Resulting Products - A method of enrobing a product portion in polymer strands includes mounting at least one product portion on a holding device and passing the at least one product portion through a polymer enrobing zone. The polymer enrobing zone can include a flow of polymeric fibers produced by a polymer spray head. The polymer fibers can wraparound the at least one product portion to produce an enrobed product portion. The holding device can hold the at least one product portion by passing at least partially through the body of the product portion. At least a portion of the holding device is removed from the enrobed product portion. In some cases, the at least one product portion includes smokeless tobacco. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261979 | Product Portion Enrobing Machines and Methods - An apparatus for enrobing a product portion can include at least one polymer spray head adapted to create at least one flow of polymeric fibers to produce at least one polymer enrobing zone and a conveyor system adapted to move at least one product portion from at least one position below at least one polymer enrobing zone and to at least one position above at least one polymer enrobing zone to drop each product portion through one or more polymer enrobing zones a plurality times at different orientations to enrobe each product portion with polymeric fibers. | 09-18-2014 |
Stephen John Black, Portland, OR US
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20100292600 | Program Products, Methods, and Systems for Providing Fitness Monitoring Services - Program products, methods, and systems for providing fitness monitoring services are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for providing heart rate information to a user of a portable fitness monitoring service includes: (a) defining a plurality of heart rate zones as ranges of percentages of a maximum heart rate; (b) associating a color with each of said heart rate zones; (c) receiving heart rate information from the user; and (d) providing a graphical display of the heart rate information, wherein a color of a portion of the graphical display corresponds with the color associated with one of said heart rate zones, wherein steps (a)-(d) are executed using at least one processor. | 11-18-2010 |
20120015778 | Location-Aware Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, and Program Products, and Applications Thereof - Location-aware fitness monitoring program products, systems, and methods, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for providing feedback to an athlete via a portable fitness monitoring device includes the steps of calculating a plurality of speed points from a plurality of time-stamped position points, calculating an output speed based on at least some of the plurality of speed points, determining that the output speed is outside of a predetermined speed range, receiving acceleration data from an accelerometer, determining that a recent speed change has occurred based on the acceleration data, providing feedback to the athlete via the portable fitness monitoring device, wherein the feedback is provided in response to the determination that the output speed is outside of the predetermined speed range, and in response to the determination that the recent speed change has occurred. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015779 | Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, and Program Products, and Applications Thereof - Fitness monitoring methods, systems, and program products are disclosed. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for providing a new workout for an athlete utilizing a fitness monitoring service includes the steps of granting an athlete access to an account of the fitness monitoring service, maintaining a schedule of workouts for the athlete to complete in association with the account, receiving the new workout from a coach, adding the new workout to the schedule of workouts, and exchanging information related to the new workout with a portable fitness monitoring device. | 01-19-2012 |
20120173978 | Location-Aware Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, and Program Products, and Applications Thereof - Location-aware fitness monitoring program products, systems, and methods, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for providing information about an athletic activity includes the steps of displaying to a user via a computer performance parameter information regarding an individual's performance during the athletic activity as a function of time, and displaying to the user via the computer the title of a music track that was played for the individual by a portable fitness monitoring device during the athletic activity, wherein the display of the title of the music track occurs in response to the user specifying via the computer a particular point in time during the athletic activity. | 07-05-2012 |
20120235821 | Methods and Program Products for Providing Heart Rate Information - Methods and program products for providing heart rate information are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for providing heart rate information about a user includes the steps of defining a plurality of heart rate zones as ranges of percentages of a maximum heart rate of the user, determining upper and lower limits for said heart rate zones based on the maximum heart rate of the user, associating a color with each of said heart rate zones, receiving heart rate information from the user, and initiating a graphical display in response to receiving heart rate information from the user, wherein a color of a portion of the graphical display corresponds with the color associated with one of said heart rate zones. | 09-20-2012 |
20120244995 | Methods and Program Products for Building a Workout - Methods and program products for building a workout are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for generating a workout includes the steps of receiving user input indicating features of a desired workout, generating a workout, wherein the workout comprises a plurality of intervals, and wherein a first interval comprises an interval intensity and an interval duration, and initiating a graphical display that conveys the number of intervals making up the workout and the interval intensity and the interval duration of the first interval. | 09-27-2012 |
20120258433 | Fitness Monitoring Methods, Systems, And Program Products, And Applications Thereof - Program products, methods, and systems for providing fitness monitoring are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for scheduling training activities for a user of a fitness monitoring device includes: defining a cardio training plan including one or more cardio training activities and defining a non-cardio training plan including one or more non-cardio training activities; scheduling execution of the non-cardio training plan and the cardio training plan in a training calendar; and providing a graphical display of the training calendar including the cardio training plan and the non-cardio training plan to the user of the fitness monitoring device. | 10-11-2012 |
20130166048 | Fitness Activity Monitoring Systems And Methods - Apparatus, systems, and methods for tracking the location of an individual during a fitness activity are disclosed. A method of tracking a participant engaged in a fitness activity includes determining a location of the participant during the fitness activity based on data received at a portable fitness device used by the participant; determining a location of a spectator during the fitness activity based on data received at a mobile spectator device used by the spectator; from a server, sending an alert to a spectator at a spectator device during the fitness activity indicating that the participant is within a predetermined distance of the spectator; and sending an alert to the portable fitness device during the fitness activity indicating that the spectator is within a predetermined distance of the participant. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166049 | Fitness Activity Monitoring Systems And Methods - Apparatus, systems, and methods for monitoring the performance of an individual during a fitness activity are disclosed. A method of monitoring the performance of a participant engaged in a fitness activity includes receiving a GPS signal during the fitness activity at a portable fitness device used by the participant; determining participant performance data based on the received GPS signal; at a stationary position beacon, transmitting location data associated with the location of the stationary position beacon; at a mobile participant receiver supported by the participant, receiving the location data from the stationary position beacon; and modifying the participant performance data based on the data received from the stationary position beacon. | 06-27-2013 |
Steven Charles Black, Hastings, MN US
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20110253768 | INTEGRATED TAB HANGING FILE SYSTEM - An integral tab system for a 2-D or 3-D tab for a folder, and a method of making same is disclosed. The integral 2-D (flat) tab ( | 10-20-2011 |
20140151441 | INTEGRATED TAB HANGING FILE SYSTEM - An integral tab system for a 2-D or 3-D tab for a folder, and a method of making same is disclosed. The integral 2-D (flat) tab ( | 06-05-2014 |
Todd A. Black, New Providence, NJ US
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20100158992 | PIPERAZINE-SUBSTITUTED PYRIDAZINONE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS GLUCAN SYNTHASE INHIBITORS - There is disclosed a method for treating or preventing fungal infections comprising the administration of at least one glucan synthase inhibitor of a formula as described above in the specification or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; also claimed are methods of preparing pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound as described above in the specification and a carrier, method of treating or preventing fungal infections comprising administration of combinations of glucan synthase inhibitor of a formula as described above in the specification and other antifungal agents, and method of treating or preventing fungal infections comprising administration of pharmaceutical compositions prepared according to a method described above in the specification, and a method of preparing a kit in a single package of the above described pharmaceutical composition and other antifungal agents. | 06-24-2010 |
Vonn L. Black, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20110283140 | NETWORK COMMUNICATION AT UNADDRESSED NETWORK DEVICES - A method of network testing relies on communication with an unaddressed test device. The method includes collection of network addresses from packets passing through the test device and a discovery procedure. The collected addresses are provided to a remote control device, and used for communication between the test device and the control device. | 11-17-2011 |
20120250519 | UNADDRESSED DEVICE COMMUNICATION FROM WITHIN AN MPLS NETWORK - An unaddressed device installed inline in a path of an MPLS network can communicate a packet from within the MPLS network to an upstream device without knowledge of the necessary MPLS labeling by sending the packet intentionally in the wrong direction: downstream. To communicate to an upstream device, the unaddressed device sends a packet downstream into the MPLS network on the opposite side and through the opposite outgoing port from that which would be used for a packet sent to the same device in a non-MPLS network. This behavior forces the MPLS network, when it next inspects the packet, to re-label it with the correct labeling to route the packet on a path back upstream to the recipient device. In this manner, the MPLS architecture is used to redirect or loop back packets from an unaddressed inline device to the upstream device. | 10-04-2012 |
William B. Black, Stone Mountain, GA US
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20100063502 | Monopolar electrosurgical instrument - A monopolar electrosurgical instrument including a pair of diverging shanks with a pair of uninsulated tips formed respectively on the distal ends thereof, a housing secured to one of the shanks and having a button disposed therein, a metal wire extending adjacent the one shank so that depression of the button bends the metal rod to energize the instrument. | 03-11-2010 |
William B. Black, Eagan, MN US
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20090067048 | STRUCTURED ORIENTED FILMS FOR USE IN DISPLAYS - Films having a structured surface with an engineered feature, such as prism grooves, to be used in displays having a backlight. The films can be arranged in a stack having one or more of the following: birefringent brightness enhancement films, non-birefringent brightness enhancement films, polarizers, diffusers, birefringent turning films, and non-birefringent turning films. Those films can be arranged in any order from the backlight to a viewer. | 03-12-2009 |
20130215512 | WIDE BAND SEMI-SPECULAR MIRROR FILM INCORPORATING NANOVOIDED POLYMERIC LAYER - Low loss, high reflectivity wide band mirror films provide a desired mix of specular reflection and diffuse reflection or scattering to provide semi-specular reflectivity. The mirror films generally include both a specularly reflective multilayer optical film (MOF) having a wide reflection band, and a scattering layer. In some cases a low refractive index TIR layer is sandwiched between the MOF and the scattering layer. In other cases the scattering layer contacts the MOF directly. In embodiments that include the TIR layer, the TIR layer preferably has a nanovoided morphology and includes a plurality of particles and a polymer binder. In embodiments wherein the scattering layer contacts the MOF directly, the scattering layer preferably also has a nanovoided morphology and includes a plurality of particles and a polymer binder. | 08-22-2013 |
20140027934 | OPTICAL BODIES INCLUDING ROUGH STRIPPABLE BOUNDARY LAYERS AND ASYMMETRIC SURFACE STRUCTURES - Optical bodies are disclosed that include an optical film and at least one rough strippable skin layer. The at least one rough strippable skin layer can include a continuous phase and a disperse phase. In some embodiments, the at least one rough strippable skin layer can include a first polymer, a second polymer different from the first polymer and an additional material that is substantially immiscible in at least one of the first and second polymers. In some exemplary embodiments, a surface of the at least one rough strippable skin layer adjacent to the optical film comprises a plurality of protrusions and the adjacent surface of the optical film comprises a plurality of asymmetric depressions substantially corresponding to said plurality of protrusions. Methods of making such exemplary optical bodies are also disclosed. | 01-30-2014 |
William C. Black, Ames, IA US
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20090116585 | ANALOG FRONT-END HAVING BUILT-IN EQUALIZATION AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - An analog front-end having built-in equalization includes a control module and a tunable gain stage. The control module is operably coupled to provide a frequency response setting based on a channel response of a channel providing high-speed serial data to the analog front-end. The tunable gain stage includes a frequency dependent load and an amplifier input section. The frequency dependent load is adjusted based on the frequency response setting. The amplifier input section is operably coupled to the frequency dependent load and receives the high-speed serial data. In conjunction with the frequency dependent load, the amplifier input section amplifies and equalizes the high-speed serial data to produce an amplified and equalized serial data. | 05-07-2009 |
20100150215 | USE OF POWERLINES FOR TRANSMISSION OF HIGH FREQUENCY SIGNALS - Communication is provided which includes receiving a transmitted radio signal at a powerline wherein the powerline functions as a receiving antenna for the wirelessly transmitted radio signal. The powerline is coupled to an input of a radio receiver using a coupler to communicate the radio signal to the radio receiver. For calibration purposes a second antenna not coupled to powerline may be used. A method for powerline communication across transformers, open circuit breakers, and other devices is also provided. In addition, a method of monitoring a device connected to a powerline is provided. | 06-17-2010 |
20120106656 | USE OF POWERLINES FOR TRANSMISSION OF HIGH FREQUENCY SIGNALS - Communication is provided which includes receiving a transmitted radio signal at a powerline wherein the powerline functions as a receiving antenna for the wirelessly transmitted radio signal. The powerline is coupled to an input of a radio receiver using a coupler to communicate the radio signal to the radio receiver. For calibration purposes a second antenna not coupled to powerline may be used. A method for powerline communication across transformers, open circuit breakers, and other devices is also provided. In addition, a method of monitoring a device connected to a powerline is provided. | 05-03-2012 |