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Ben Booker, Sullivan, IL US
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20130040788 | WHEELED EXERCISE DEVICE WITH ATTACHMENT POINT - A wheeled exercise device that facilitates various physical exercises is provided. In one embodiment, a device includes a shaft, a handle, a first wheel and a second wheel connected to the shaft with the handle located between the first wheel and the second wheel. The device also includes an attachment point operably connected to the shaft with the attachment point located radially outward of an outer surface of the handle and capable of rotation about a central axis of the shaft. | 02-14-2013 |
Brian Booker, Woodland Hills, CA US
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20150024852 | PLATFORM FOR ASSOCIATING CHARACTERISTICS OF A DIGITAL ASSET WITH MULTIPLE MEDIA SOURCES - A method for managing a stored digital asset on one or more computers independently of a plurality of media sources. The digital asset includes a plurality of characteristics including at least one alterable characteristic, and includes one or more of a virtual character, virtual property, or a game asset. The method includes sending at least a first portion of the digital asset data to one or more of the media sources including at least one characteristic, whereby performance of media by the one or more media sources is affected by the at least one characteristic, receiving data from the one or more media sources for altering the at least one alterable characteristic, and altering the at least one alterable characteristic in the stored digital asset based on the received data. | 01-22-2015 |
Bruce W. Booker, Carbondale, IL US
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20110203337 | KEY HOLDER - A key holder, comprising an external housing and an internal housing pivotably mounted inside the external housing. Keys can be retractably mounted in the internal housing with means by which keys can be extended in and out of the internal housing while the internal housing. The internal housing can be rotated in relation to the external housing when the keys are retracted into said internal housing with the keys in the internal housing held under pressure against a plug of soft material to dampen rattling when in a retracted position. The external housing includes an internal chamber sized and configured to contain a larger remote key adjacent the internal housing when the internal housing is retracted into the key holder. Other aspects of the key holder include an integral light or cell phone. | 08-25-2011 |
Charles Kent Booker, Clarendon Hills, IL US
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20140071707 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED VEHICLE LED LAMP - A temperature control system for a light emitting diode assembly and associated lamp comprises a circuit board for supporting one or more light emitting diodes and a housing supporting the circuit board. A coolant circulation path is routed through the housing. The coolant circulation path is connected to a source of a substantially constant temperature circulating coolant. The temperature of the coolant is maintained around the constant by an internal combustion engine and a radiator. | 03-13-2014 |
Danny Lee Booker, Oakland Township, MI US
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20100292016 | PLUNGING CROSS-TRACK CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT - A cross-track plunging constant velocity joint assembly includes an inner race having an outer diameter, an axial length, inner ball tracks, and a spline engageable with a first torque transfer member. An outer race has an inner diameter, an outer diameter, and outer ball tracks. The outer race is connectable to a second torque transfer member. A cage having multiple windows is disposed between the inner and outer races. A plurality of balls (N) having a ball diameter are held by the cage within the windows and engage pairs of the inner and outer ball tracks. The balls define a joint pitch circle diameter (PCD). The inner race has a plunge depth within the outer race. The ratio of 1.2≦(outer race outer diameter/outer race inner diameter)≦1.7 is satisfied. | 11-18-2010 |
Darren L. Booker, Newark, OH US
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20110316325 | SPINDLE NUT ASSEMBLY - A spindle nut assembly includes inner and outer nuts having corresponding beveled surfaces. The inner nut is tightly threaded onto an end of a spindle and is positioned to achieve a desired endplay setting. The outer nut contacts the inner nut at an oblique angle via the beveled surfaces, which squeezes the inner nut more tightly onto the spindle while still maintaining the desired endplay setting. | 12-29-2011 |
David Booker, Oceanside, CA US
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20100315644 | HAND-HELD SCANNER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR READING POINT OF CARE TEST RESULTS - A diagnostic assay system including a test device and a scanning device are described. In one implementation, the scanning device includes a source of electromagnetic radiation, an optics assembly, a detector, and a microprocessor disposed within a chassis. The test device and scanning device may be configured to be movable relative to each other during operation of the scanning device. | 12-16-2010 |
20140343860 | HAND-HELD SCANNER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR READING POINT OF CARE TEST RESULTS - A diagnostic assay system including a test device and a scanning device are described. In one implementation, the scanning device includes a source of electromagnetic radiation, an optics assembly, a detector, and a microprocessor disposed within a chassis. The test device and scanning device may be configured to be movable relative to each other during operation of the scanning device. | 11-20-2014 |
David Dickson Booker, Albuquerque, NM US
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20150160134 | METHOD FOR REDUCING ANALYZER VARIABILITY USING A NORMALIZATION TARGET - Disclosed herein is a method for improving the precision of a test result from an instrument with an optical system that detects a signal. The method comprises including in the instrument a normalization target disposed directly or indirectly in the optical path of the optical system. Also disclosed are instruments comprising a normalization target, and systems comprising such an instrument and a test device that receives a sample suspected of containing an analyte. | 06-11-2015 |
David Dickson Booker, Oceanside, CA US
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20080199851 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ANALYTE DETECTION - The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for detection of one or more analytes. Analytes include agents or components of infectious agents such as pathogenic virus, as well as enzymes, proteins and biomarkers. | 08-21-2008 |
20100304359 | MULTIANALYTE ASSAY - The invention provides compositions, systems and methods for detecting multiple analytes from a sample. | 12-02-2010 |
20100323343 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ANALYTE DETECTION - The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for detection of one or more analytes. Analytes include agents or components of infectious agents such as pathogenic virus, as well as enzymes, proteins and biomarkers. | 12-23-2010 |
20110236879 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ANALYTE DETECTION - The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for detection of one or more analytes. Analytes include agents or components of infectious agents such as pathogenic virus, as well as enzymes, proteins and biomarkers. | 09-29-2011 |
20150323534 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ANALYTE DETECTION - The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for detection of one or more analytes. Analytes include agents or components of infectious agents such as pathogenic virus, as well as enzymes, proteins and biomarkers. | 11-12-2015 |
David L. Booker, Augusta, GA US
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20120150067 | KIT FOR TAKING BIOPSIES, AUTOPSIES, EXCISIONS, AND RESECTIONS AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates to a kit for taking biopsies, resections, excisions, and/or autopsies. Moreover, the present invention relates to methods of taking biopsies resections, excisions, and/or autopsies using the kit of the present invention. The kits and methods of the present invention allow for fewer errors, decreased turn around time and/or more rapid processing due to a cassette and specimen numbering system that is simplified and superior over that which has been previously disclosed in the prior art. The kit of the present invention comprises one or more tissue cassettes, and optionally one or more bottles of formalin and optionally, other components. | 06-14-2012 |
David R. Booker, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150143869 | METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EXHAUST FLOW MEASUREMENT CALIBRATION AND OPERATION - A calibration method for a flow measuring device used with a vehicle exhaust analysis system includes the flow measuring device being connected with the vehicle exhaust system wherein exhaust gases are directed through the flow measuring device. A portable flow calibration device is connected in a manner that exhaust gases of the vehicle exhaust system are directed through the portable flow calibration device. The vehicle is operated so that exhaust gas flows through the flow measuring device and the flow calibration device. The flow measuring device is calibrated with the portable flow calibration device. The flow measuring device includes a Pitot tube assembly in a flow tube wherein gas flowing through the flow tube passes the Pitot tube assembly. The Pitot tube assembly includes a sensing tube and at least one pressure sensing port connected with the sensing tube. The sensing tube includes a plurality of sensing openings that are positioned at different portions of gas flowing through the flow tube. | 05-28-2015 |
Garry A. Booker, Lake Stevens, WA US
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20090202767 | WRINKLE CONTROL FOR COMPOSITE TUBES - In one step of a method of fabricating a composite tube, layers of uncured composite material may be laid over a surface. In another step, spaced-apart strips of at least one of uncured, partially cured, and completely cured composite material may be laid lengthwise over the laid layers of composite material. In still another step, the spaced-apart strips may be compacted against the layers of uncured composite material. In an additional step, the compacted spaced-apart strips and the layers of uncured composite material may be further consolidated and/or cured to form a composite tube. | 08-13-2009 |
20100009126 | Method and Apparatus for Forming a Corrugated Web Having a Continuously Varying Shape - A method and apparatus are used to form a corrugated web having a cross sectional shape with at least one characteristic that varies substantially continuously along the substantially the entire length of the web. The apparatus includes multiple sets of dies which progressively form corrugations in a moving sheet. At least one characteristic of the web's cross sectional shape is varied along the entire length of the web by displacing the dies as the sheet moves through the die sets. | 01-14-2010 |
20110256343 | FORMED STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED PREFORM - A superplastically formed structural assembly is provided, as is an associated preform and method for forming such an assembly. The assembly includes a skin member and a support member that are joined to define a space between the members and between the joints. The assembly can be produced by joining the members in a flat configuration, and then forming the resulting preform to a predetermined shape of the structural assembly. The support member defines at least one aperture in communication with the space between the members. Thus, the skin member can be formed by delivering a pressurized fluid through the support member to the skin member, e.g., to superplastically form the skin member against a die that defines a contour surface corresponding in shape to the predetermined configuration of the assembly. The support member can extend in a substantially direct configuration between opposing portions of the skin member. | 10-20-2011 |
20120141705 | Wrinkle Control for Composite Tubes - In one step of a method of fabricating a composite tube, layers of uncured composite material may be laid over a surface. In another step, spaced-apart strips of at least one of uncured, partially cured, and completely cured composite material may be laid lengthwise over the laid layers of composite material. In still another step, the spaced-apart strips may be compacted against the layers of uncured composite material. In an additional step, the compacted spaced-apart strips and the layers of uncured composite material may be further consolidated and/or cured to form a composite tube. | 06-07-2012 |
20140077031 | METALLIC SANDWICH STRUCTURE HAVING SMALL BEND RADIUS - An acoustic-attenuating wall panel for a nacelle of a turbine engine may include a radiused portion. The radiused portion may include an airflow surface having a concave configuration and which may be exposed to an airflow passing through the nacelle. The radiused portion may include an acoustic attenuating section. | 03-20-2014 |
James Booker, Leominster, MA US
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20140088632 | LANCET DEVICE UTILIZING A MAGNET AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Lancet device includes a magnet member, a sleeve member capable of being affected by magnetic forces emanating from the magnet member, and a movable lancet holder. At least one of the following is also utilized; a lancet releaser movable at least between an initial position and a position that allows a lancet to be removed from the lancet holder and a lancet holder lock movable at least between a lock position that prevents axial movement of the lancet holder along an axial direction and an unlock position that allows the lancet holder to move along the axial direction. | 03-27-2014 |
James Keith Booker, Leominster, MA US
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20150209068 | Lancet Assembly - Lancet assemblies for puncturing the skin and creating an incision. Upon activation, the disclosed assemblies are configured to move through a firing sequence in which a puncturing instrument extends through an aperture in the device and then is retracted back into a housing of the device and cannot be re-fired. The assemblies are designed so that the aperture in contact with the incision site does not move relative to the incision site during the firing sequence. Accordingly, the tolerance of the assembly is reduced and the reliability of the incisions created by the assembly, including the depth and width of such incisions, is increased. | 07-30-2015 |
James Keith Booker, Salem, NH US
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20150297127 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A SINGLE-USE SAFETY LANCET - A one-time/single use safety lancet system includes a body; a spring coupled to the body; a keeper having a deformable member; and a core for supporting a lancet and having an end coupled to the spring. The core further has a first latch for engaging the deformable member when the lancet system is in an armed state. The deformable member of the keeper is fractured after one use of the lancet system which prevents any subsequent arming of the lancet system. The keeper may be made part of the lancet body. The core may include a second latch, wherein the second latch permanently deforms or fractures the deformable member of the keeper after the single, one-time arming of the safety lancet system. | 10-22-2015 |
Jeffrey A. Booker, Boulder, CO US
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20140275893 | Method and System for Positioning a Sensor - Release liners configured to facilitate the positioning of a sensor at a predetermined position of a patient are provided. The release liners may include one or more alignment features configured to approximately align with one or more anatomical features of the patient when the sensor is placed in the predetermined position. The one or more alignment features may include any suitable number of alignment lines. The release liner may be at least partially removable from the sensor. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeffrey A. Booker, Broomfield, CO US
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20110144514 | Tracheal Tube with Pressure Monitoring Lumen and Method for Using the Same - According to various embodiments, methods and systems for determining pressure in the lungs may employ tracheal pressure measurements. The tracheal pressure measurements may be obtained through a pressure monitoring lumen associated with a tracheal tube. Such systems may include a purging or flushing mechanism to keep the pressure monitoring lumen free of any obstructions. The flushing mechanism may utilize respiratory gases diverted from the airway stream and regulated to flush the lumen at relatively low pressures. The resulting pressure measurements may be used to determine a more accurate estimate of lung pressure, which in turn may be used to control a ventilator and provide breathing assistance to a patient. | 06-16-2011 |
Jesse W. Booker, Fairfield, CT US
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20160036293 | ACTUATOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONVERTING ROTATIONAL INPUT TO AXIAL OUTPUT WITH ROTARY FLEXURE MECHANISM - An actuator device includes a motor and a reduction device operatively coupled to the motor and oriented about a central axis, the reduction device configured to modify an input angle of rotation provided by the motor to an output angle of rotation. Further included is a rotary flexure mechanism that includes a rotary flexure operatively coupled to an output portion of the reduction device. The rotary flexure mechanism also includes a plurality of flexure blades coupled to the rotary flexure, each of the flexure blades angularly oriented from the central axis. The rotary flexure mechanism further includes a diaphragm flexure pair operatively coupled to the flexure blades, wherein the diaphragm flexure comprises a rotational and in-plane stiffness greater than an axial stiffness resulting in the rotary flexure mechanism being configured to convert a rotational input to an axial translation. | 02-04-2016 |
Joe L. Booker, Monroe, LA US
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20090165400 | Prayer enclosure - A prayer enclosure which can be constructed as a free-standing enclosure or attached to a structure or built into a closet and includes an enclosure interior, typically closed by a door. The enclosure interior is fitted with an alter and alter support, which alter support typically defines an alter recess, a kneeler storage recess and a kneeler having a kneeler recess for accommodating literature such as a Bible and Bible reference books. Above the alter is an interior cross emblem, typically fitted with an interior cross border and a decorative light fixture can be mounted on the top panel of the enclosure frame. A literature holder or holders may also be provided in the enclosure interior, to facilitate a prayer enclosure for accommodating an individual, typically in the kneeling position and typically for prayer purposes. | 07-02-2009 |
John Booker, Missouri City, TX US
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20100047089 | HIGH TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ESP - An electric submersible pump device, comprising an electric motor having stators and coils; a pump coupled with the electric motor; a thermocouple or RTD for measuring temperature of the motor windings. | 02-25-2010 |
John A. Booker, Missouri City, TX US
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20090277628 | ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMPING SENSOR DEVICE AND METHOD - An electric submersible pump device having a pump; a motor, the motor being adjacent to the pump and having motor windings extending a first distance along the motor; a support member, the support member supporting the sensor and having a length so that the sensor is located the first distance downhole from a downhole distal end of the motor windings; the sensor device comprising at least one selected from the following: a temperature sensor, a flow-meter, a vibration sensor or a pressure sensor. | 11-12-2009 |
20140076542 | Autonomous Untethered Well Object - A technique includes deploying an untethered object though a passageway of a string in a well; and sensing a property of an environment of the string, an electromagnetic coupling or a pressure as the object is being communicated through the passageway. The technique includes selectively autonomously operating the untethered object in response to the sensing. | 03-20-2014 |
20140118158 | Artificial Lift Equipment Power Line Communication - A system can include a transformer and a rectifier to derive DC power from AC power at a wye point of an electric motor; a sensor that includes a sensor signal output to output a sensor signal; a telemetry driver that includes a DC power input to receive the derived DC power and that includes an input to receive the sensor signal and an output to output a data signal representing the sensor signal; and circuitry to deliver the data signal representing the sensor signal to the wye point of the electric motor. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed. | 05-01-2014 |
20150260013 | REMOTE DOWNHOLE ACTUATION DEVICE - A remotely deployed untethered device for actuation of a downhole application. The device may be equipped with inductive measurement capacity for interaction with a downhole well architecture. Such capacity affords the ability to trigger an actuation remotely at a site specific location in the well without further intervention relative surface equipment. | 09-17-2015 |
John E. Booker, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20130024837 | CONTINUOUS EVALUATION OF PROGRAM CODE AND SAVING STATE INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM CODE - A device receives a program code being created or edited, executes a first portion of the program code to generate a first result, and executes a second portion of the program code to generate a second result. The device stores the first result and the second result, and compares the first result and the second result to determine a difference between the first result and the second result. The device utilizes the difference to identify an error in the program code, and provides information, associated with the difference and the error, for display. | 01-24-2013 |
20130024844 | CONTINUOUS EVALUATION OF PROGRAM CODE AND SAVING STATE INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM CODE - A device receives an input associated with a program code being created or edited, and determines whether to perform an evaluation on the program code based on the input. The device waits for another input to be received when the evaluation is not to be performed, and performs the evaluation on the program code to generate a result, when the evaluation is to be performed. The device determines whether to display the result, waits for the other input to be received when the result is not to be displayed, and provides the result for display when the result is to be displayed. | 01-24-2013 |
20140351788 | RENAMING INSTANCES OF AN ENTITY IN A CODING ENVIRONMENT - Exemplary embodiments provide computer-implemented methods, computer-readable media, and systems for changing the identifier associated with an entity, such as a variable or function, in a portion of code. During editing, a reference may be maintained that identifies the location of each instance of the entity in the code. When the identifier associated with one instance of the entity is changed, the change in the identifier may be propagated throughout the code to change each instance of the identifier in the code. The identifier may be changed without interrupting the workflow of the user and without the need to change to a separate refactoring mode. In some embodiments, a syntactical analysis may be performed and some or all instances of the identifier may be changed based on one or more rules. | 11-27-2014 |
20150067640 | INPUT SUGGESTIONS FOR FREE-FORM TEXT ENTRY - In an embodiment, a method allows interacting with a textual programming language in a development environment. The development environment includes a first field and a second field related to the first field. An entry for the first field is received at the development environment. One or more required programming structure attributes for the second field are determined based on the entry for the first field. A first GUI of one or more input suggestions for the second field is generated. The one or more input suggestions for the second field comply with the one or more required programming structure attributes for the second field. The first GUI is displayed in connection with the textual programming language to illustrate one or more input suggestions for the second field. | 03-05-2015 |
John F. Booker, Ithaca, NY US
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20150342740 | AN ARTIFICIAL HIP JOINT REPLACEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an artificial hip joint replacement system. The system includes an acetabulum portion comprising a cup suitable to be received by a subject's acetabular bone. The cup includes a rigid portion and an elastic portion attached to the rigid portion. Also included in the system is a ball received within the cup and in contact with the elastic portion and a femoral stem attached to the ball. The elastic portion is positioned to cause expansion and contraction of a space between the ball and the rigid portion of the cup so they are further apart from one another during periods of low mechanical loads. | 12-03-2015 |
Larry Andrew Booker, Rialto, CA US
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20100134007 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GYROTRON POWER REGULATION - A system to regulate gyrotron power is configured to raise the filament voltage of a gyrotron to a standby voltage, then set the filament voltage to the normal standby voltage plus a current offset voltage before pulsing the gyrotron. The system is further configured to increase the filament voltage to a boost voltage that is higher than the standby voltage, thereby inducing a temperature increase in the cathode that offsets the cooling effect of radiating. The system is also configured to analyze a beam power of the gyrotron and adjust the filament voltage to bring a beam current within a range, and reduce the filament offset to zero such that the filament voltage is equal to the standby voltage. | 06-03-2010 |
Laurie A. Booker, South Bend, IN US
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20100072008 | METHOD AND PROCESS FOR APPLICATION AND DETECTION OF ANTIOXIDANT PAINTS/PENETRANTS FOR CARBON-CARBON BRAKE DISCS - Brake disc with carbon composite body, wherein the surface of the brake disc is at least partially covered by a layer of an antioxidant composition that can be visualized by viewing it under “blacklight”. The brake disc of may be processed, before being incorporated into a brake system, to remove antioxidant composition that covers the working surface of the disc. An antioxidant coating composition may include from 10-75 wt % H | 03-25-2010 |
20100143214 | APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CARBON MICROBALLOONS - This invention provides a stepped heating cycle for the pre-treatment of phenolic microballoons prior to carbonization thereof, wherein the heating cycle comprises the steps of sequentially: gradually elevating the temperature of the microballoons to a temperature in the range 100° C.-170° C.; holding the microballoons at the elevated temperature for 1-24 hours; and gradually cooling the microballoons. This invention also provides a heat-dissipation reactor ( | 06-10-2010 |
Lorie D. Booker, Licking, MO US
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20110071934 | ELECTRONIC CHECKBOOK REGISTER - An electronic checkbook register includes a durable housing having a base and a cover pivotal between open and closed configurations. Traditional checks may be stored in a pocket in the cover. The register includes a processor electrically connected to a keyboard. A display is also provided on which multiple data fields are displayed. Data from a written check or similar transaction may be inputted into respective data fields using the keyboard and a stylus. Spending category buttons are also included and may be pressed to associate respective financial data with a category. All data may be uploaded and synchronized with a remote computer for further processing and record keeping using USB, SD flash memory, or mini-USB components. | 03-24-2011 |
Michael L. Booker, Bridgewater, MA US
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20110130381 | SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITORS OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM DIHYDROOROTATE DEHYDROGENASE - Inhibitors of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) for the | 06-02-2011 |
Michael R. Booker, Madison Heights, VA US
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20080295704 | HOT CEREAL MAKER AND RELATED METHODS - A hot cereal maker includes a housing with a basin defined therein for accommodating cereal grains, and a paddle disposed within the housing and operable to mix the cereal grains. The housing includes a base and a lid movable relative thereto, the basin being defined within the base and the paddle being connected to the lid. A mixing apparatus includes a housing having a basin defined therein, a paddle disposed within the basin having a channel, and at least one opening communicating between the channel and the basin, defined therein. A fluid conduit is included in the housing for supplying fluid from a fluid source to the channel. A mixing paddle includes a shaft having a channel defined centrally therein, and a plurality of openings extending through the shaft to the channel also defined therein. At least one vane extends from the shaft. | 12-04-2008 |
Myra Equiene Booker, Emeryville, CA US
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20150321812 | PAPER TOWEL/TOILET PAPER ROLL PROTECTOR - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a device for protecting an upper exposed edge of a roll of paper products, such as paper towels or toilet paper, situated on a vertical dispenser. The device may include a substantially circular protector having an outer circumference and an inner orifice concentrically aligned with the outer circumference, the inner orifice being configured to align with a central opening in the roll of paper products. In some embodiments, the device may further include die cut triangles extending into the inner orifice, the die cut triangles configured flex into a position to secure the protector in place. | 11-12-2015 |
Nicholas J. Booker, Falls Church, VA US
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20150220083 | OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMING OF A FACILITY - A decision support tool to assist decision-making in the operation of a facility. The decision support tool allows a user to perform operational programming of the facility so that the analysis of specific operational events is flexible and “on-demand.” This is achieved by allowing the user to set scope and timeframe of the analysis according to business needs. As a result, the organization can make better-informed judgments whether to add operational activities and how to adjust the ones already formulated in the program. The decision support tool can also allow for the application of strategies to communicate intent behind the programming instructions and to improve the quality of business decisions. | 08-06-2015 |
Parry C. Booker, Arlington, TX US
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20160073290 | FAULT ANALYTICS FRAMEWORK FOR QOS BASED SERVICES - A device may be configured to determine a current state of each of multiple operator network devices that provide a service via an operator network. The device may determine an allowable event at an operator network device based on the current state of the operator network device and model information that models behavior of the operator network device for the service. The device may monitor events at the operator network devices during a session. The device may detect that an allowable event for the operator network device does not occur during the session. The device may determine that a fault occurred at the operator network device during the session based on the allowable event not being detected at the operator network device. The device may provide fault information that indicates the fault occurred at the operator network device. | 03-10-2016 |
Queen Esther Booker, Mankato, MN US
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20090240949 | Identity authentication based on keystroke latencies using a genetic adaptive neural network - A system and method identify the person who is using a keyboard based on keystroke latencies as the person types certain key combinations. In some embodiments the latencies are monitored as the person types a password, while in others they are monitored as the person types other information and continues to use the computer. In some embodiments the identification yields a binary result (whether the latency profile matches the profile stored for a particular user), while in others a confidence level is given. A mismatch, or a confidence level below a particular threshold, results in a request for further identity verification, creation of a log entry, immediate notification of responsible personnel, or denial of access (or continued access). | 09-24-2009 |
Rian Booker, Seattle, WA US
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20100013194 | SNOWBOARD MOUNTING SYSTEM - A snowboard mounting system includes a first member attached to a snowboard and a second member attached to a snowboard binding and the two members may be selectively engageable and rotatable with one another. In one embodiment, the first member includes a lip portion arranged with a body portion to form a channel. The lip portion includes a slot that extends into the channel. The slot is configured to receive a toe portion of the second member as a heel portion of the second member is moved into the channel. Because the second member is attached to the snowboard binding, the rider may secure the binding to the snowboard by rotating the binding relative to the snowboard, which moves the toe portion away from the slot and into the channel. In a riding position, the snowboard binding is coupled to the snowboard, yet remains rotationally free with respect the snowboard. | 01-21-2010 |
Richard Booker, Houston, TX US
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20110110843 | NEAT CARBON NANOTUBE ARTICLES PROCESSED FROM SUPER ACID SOLUTIONS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - Articles comprising neat, aligned carbon nanotubes and methods for production thereof are disclosed. The articles and methods comprise extrusion of a super acid solution of carbon nanotubes followed by removal of the super acid solvent. The articles may be processed by wet-jet wet spinning, dry-jet wet spinning, and coagulant co-flow extrusion techniques. | 05-12-2011 |
Richard Booker, Southaven, MS US
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20100311296 | DYED CELLULOSE COMMINUTION SHEET, DYED NONWOVEN MATERIAL, AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to a process for the dyeing of cellulosic fibers in the form of a comminution sheet to produce a dyed cellulose pulp comminution sheet with high moisture content. The dyed cellulose comminution sheet contains (a) a cellulose pulp comminution sheet having a cellulose content of from about 60 weight percent to about 99.9 weight percent cellulose based on the total weight of solids in the cellulose pulp comminution sheet, and a density of from about 0.3 g/cm | 12-09-2010 |
Richard D. Booker, Houston, TX US
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20130062227 | Match containers having manufacturer coupons - Improved match containers having removable coupon sheets are provided for. The match container comprises a plurality of matches packaged in the container and a coupon sheet. The coupon sheet provides a substrate on which the manufacturer coupon is imprinted. It is removable from the container by a consumer for redemption of the manufacturer coupon. The manufacturer coupon further includes machine readable code associated with the manufacturer coupon to facilitate the automated processing of the manufacturer coupon. Improved methods for distributing manufacturer coupons via the novel match containers also are provided for. | 03-14-2013 |
20130138583 | Lighters having manufacturer coupons - Cigarette lighters and packaged lighters are provided for. The lighters and packaged lighters are provided with a manufacturer coupon. Methods for providing manufacturer coupons for dissemination to a target consumer group also are provided for. Preferred embodiments of the novel methods comprise packaging a cigarette lighter for retail distribution. The lighter is packaged with a removable coupon sheet. The coupon sheet provides a substrate on which said manufacturer coupon is imprinted and is removable by a consumer. The manufacturer coupon is redeemable by a consumer and includes machine readable code associated therewith to facilitate automated processing of the coupon. | 05-30-2013 |
Robert Booker, Vandergrift, PA US
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20090287164 | MODULAR HEMOSTATIC VALVE - A modular hemostatic valve includes a splittable valve body. The splittable body defines a passageway. A sealing element is positioned in the passageway. The sealing element is configured to facilitate the passage of a first medical device, and the splittable valve body is configured to engage a second medical device. | 11-19-2009 |
20100222787 | TENSION CONTROL DEVICE - A device for controlling a tensional force on an implanted elongated structure during removal of the implanted elongated structure from a body vessel of a patient via a removal tool. The removal tool is of a type that includes a sheath member having a passageway extending therethrough for receiving the elongated structure. A shaft member structured for engagement with the removal tool has a locking member disposed thereon. The locking member is constructed and arranged for selectively locking a position of the elongated structure in a manner to maintain a tension on the elongated structure, and unlocking the elongated structure to permit an adjustment of the tension. | 09-02-2010 |
20110238078 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING AN IMPLANTED STRUCTURE TO FACILITATE REMOVAL - A device for adjusting a position of an elongated structure implanted in biological tissue to facilitate removal. An inner sleeve is received in an outer sleeve, and movable relative thereto. A manipulator mechanism is engaged with the inner sleeve distal end, and extends in a distal direction. The manipulator mechanism is arranged to capture the elongated structure, and to lock the elongated structure to the device upon relative movement of the sleeves. A handle is engaged with the inner sleeve, and a plunger is engaged with the outer sleeve. The plunger is engaged with the handle and movable relative thereto, wherein the outer sleeve advances distally relative to the inner sleeve to maneuver the manipulator mechanism to capture the implanted elongated structure. The position of the elongated structure may be controllably adjusted to facilitate removal thereof from the biological tissue. | 09-29-2011 |
20120310178 | VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly for controlling a flow of fluid includes a frame member and dual tubular valves arranged along the length of the frame member. The frame member includes fixed proximal and distal portions, and a rotatable intermediate portion. One valve is affixed between the proximal and intermediate portions, and the other valve is affixed between the intermediate and distal portions. The intermediate portion is selectively rotatable such that when one of the valves is in an open condition, the other valve is in a constricted condition. | 12-06-2012 |
20120323252 | TIP FOR LEAD EXTRACTION DEVICE - A tip engageable with an elongated sheath member for extracting a cardiac lead from an obstruction in a body vessel of a patient. The tip includes a tip body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passageway extending therethrough. The tip body proximal end is engageable with the distal end of the sheath member distal end. The passageway of the tip is aligned with the passageway of the sheath such that the cardiac lead is receivable therein. The tip body distal portion has a plurality of sides extending circumferentially therearound, wherein the sides have respective ends and an inwardly directed radiused portion between the ends. | 12-20-2012 |
20130053780 | SPLITTABLE DILATOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A delivery system for an implantable member includes an elongated dilator splittable at both the proximal and distal ends. The dilator has a tapered distal end and a pair of tabs at the proximal end. An introducer for the implantable member is received in a passageway of the dilator and extends along a length of the dilator to the tapered distal end. The introducer is arranged relative to the dilator such that upon a relative proximal movement of the dilator, the tapered distal tip of the dilator splits whereby the distal end of the introducer extends therethrough. A handle has a gripping mechanism for engagement with each tab for initiating proximal movement of the dilator relative to the introducer upon rotation of the gripping mechanism. The handle is structured for splitting the dilator proximal portion upon the relative proximal movement of the dilator. | 02-28-2013 |
20130079758 | SNARE SYSTEM - A snare for deployment or retrieval of an implantable medical apparatus. The snare includes a shaft, and a tip distal of the shaft. The tip includes an extendable member capable of self-centering the implantable apparatus during a deployment or retrieval. The extendable member is selectively receivable in the tip, distally extendable from the tip, and rotatable relative to the tip. An activatable handle is engaged with the shaft. A wire has an end engaged with the handle and an end engaged with the tip. Upon activation, the wire is urged in a proximal direction, resulting in a flexure of the tip. An elongated mechanism has a proximal portion engaged with the handle, and a distal portion engaged with the tip extendable member. The elongated mechanism is configured for selectively controlling the receiving, deploying, and rotating of the extendable member. | 03-28-2013 |
20140171960 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING AN IMPLANTED MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTION - A device for preparing an elongated implanted medical apparatus, such as a cardiac lead, for extraction from the body of a patient. The device includes a first handle and a second handle. At least the first handle has a surface for receiving the implanted apparatus therealong. A wire member having a first end and a second end is positioned to span a distance between the surface of the first handle, and the second handle. The wire member first end is removably engaged with the first handle, and the wire member second end is removably engaged with the second handle. The wire member is sized and arranged to enable the wire member to be wound around a length of the implanted apparatus to facilitate extraction of the apparatus with a lead extraction device. | 06-19-2014 |
20150057671 | ENHANCED OUTER SHEATH FOR EXTRACTION DEVICE - A device for extracting an elongated implanted structure from an obstruction within a vessel of a patient includes an inner sheath assembly and an outer sheath assembly. The inner sheath assembly includes an inner sheath and a tip, each having a passageway therethrough for receiving the implanted structure. The tip is configured for cutting and/or disrupting the implanted structure from the obstruction. The outer sheath assembly includes an outer sheath and a tip, each having a passageway therethrough for receiving the inner sheath assembly. The outer surface of this tip includes a plurality of raised elements circumferentially disposed therealong. The raised elements are configured for stabilizing the tissue of the vessel as the device is advanced through the vessel. | 02-26-2015 |
20150238751 | DEVICE FOR PREPARING AN IMPLANTED MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTION - A device for preparing an elongated implanted medical apparatus, such as a cardiac lead, for extraction from the body of a patient. The device includes a first handle and a second handle. At least the first handle has a surface for receiving the implanted apparatus therealong. A wire member having a first end and a second end is positioned to span a distance between the surface of the first handle, and the second handle. The wire member first end is removably engaged with the first handle, and the wire member second end is removably engaged with the second handle. The wire member is sized and arranged to enable the wire member to be wound around a length of the implanted apparatus to facilitate extraction of the apparatus with a lead extraction device. | 08-27-2015 |
Robert Booker, Vandegrift, PA US
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20140031854 | FILTER REMOVAL DEVICE - There are disclosed embodiments of a system for retrieving a filter device from within a patient. A tube or sheath and one or more cables or other elongated members, which include a protrusion such as a bead at or adjacent a distal end, are movable with respect to each other. When the tube or sheath is adjacent a filter device, the cable or elongated member is extended so that the protrusion is between or through wires of the filter, and the protrusion is engaged to or between two or more of the wires. The filter is placed within the tube or sheath, as by retracting the cable or elongated member to pull the filter, by moving the tube or sheath over the cable or elongated member while it engages the filter under tension, or both. | 01-30-2014 |
Scott Booker, Oconomowoc, WI US
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20150276119 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER PLATFORM LEVELING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention provides a | 10-01-2015 |
Shondelle Booker, Nashville, TN US
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20150313410 | Cookware with built-in drains - Cookware with built-in drains allows liquid to drain out without tipping the pan. The drain is structured so as not to leak or interfere with the cookware's thermal properties. Each pan provides a close fitting strainer which fits snugly within the pan. The strainer provides a plurality of apertures in its bottom surface which may be opened and closed by the user. One or more clamps may be used to lift the strainer and food out of the pan, and drain excess fluid into the pan by opening the apertures. | 11-05-2015 |
Shon Keith Booker, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20150266824 | Pyrazole Amide Derivative - The present invention relates to a novel compound having a function of inhibiting RORγ activity. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound, a use of the compound in treating or preventing autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, metabolic diseases, or cancer diseases. | 09-24-2015 |
Tina Booker, Phoenix, AZ US
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20130279964 | EZ1 Travel Brush - The invention provides a portable toothbrush with toothpaste inside the handle. The EZ 1 Travel Brush contains an insertable cartridge prefilled with toothpaste. A fully assembled EZ 1 Travel Located at the proximal end of the handle, where the unit is held, is a small circular dispensing button. Connected to an internal plunger assembly, this button is twisted clockwise to dispense toothpaste from within the brush onto the bristles. | 10-24-2013 |
Winifred J. Booker, Owings Mills, MD US
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20120167912 | TOUCHLESS DENTAL FLOSS DISPENSER - Embodiments described herein relate to an automatic, touchless dental floss dispenser that comprises a housing with a front cover, a sensing mechanism for detecting of an object adjacent the front cover without the object contacting the front cover, a dispensing mechanism for dispensing a predetermined length of floss, and a cutting mechanism for automatically severing the dental floss at measured lengths to ensure proper use and minimize waste of dental floss. | 07-05-2012 |