Boyle, US
Brian Boyle, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20090260929 | Electric Actuator Unit for a Vehicle Brake Assembly - An improved structure for an electric actuator unit for use in a brake assembly. According to an embodiment, a drum brake assembly comprises a mounting flange having an abutment; a backing plate secured to the mounting flange, the backing plate having a pair of brake shoes supported thereon; and an electric actuator unit for actuating the drum brake assembly to selectively move the brake shoes between a braking and a non-braking position, the electric actuator unit including a motor, a gear-set operatively coupled to be driven by the motor, a spindle nut operatively coupled to be rotationally driven by the gear-set, a pull rod operatively coupled to be translatorily driven by the spindle nut, and a brake shoe actuation link assembly operatively coupled to be actuated by the pull rod to thereby move the brake shoes between the braking and non-braking positions, the pull rod being operatively coupled to the brake shoe actuation link assembly by a link, the link having a first end pivotally connected to the pull rod and a second end pivotally connected to a second member of the brake shoe actuation link assembly. | 10-22-2009 |
20090314593 | DRUM-IN-HAT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A drum-in-hat (DIH) disc brake assembly has a disc service brake, a DIH parking and emergency brake, and a parking brake anchor. A backing plate, an axle flange, and a caliper bracket each have at least two mounting apertures formed therethrough. The parking brake anchor includes a bracket portion having a pair of studs extending axially outwardly therefrom. The studs are structured and configured to extend through the respective mounting apertures of the backing plate, the axle flange, and the caliper bracket for securing the caliper bracket, parking brake anchor, and the backing plate to the axle flange. | 12-24-2009 |
20130126281 | DRUM-IN-HAT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A drum-in-hat (DIH) disc brake assembly has a backing plate configured to be supported relative to an axle flange and to support a drum brake shoe assembly of the drum-in-hat parking and emergency brake; a caliper bracket configured to be supported relative to the axle flange and to support a disc brake caliper assembly of the disc service brake; and a parking brake anchor configured to be supported relative to the axle flange. The parking brake anchor includes an anchor body and an abutment. The anchor body has an opening formed therein which is configured to receive a lever arm of a parking and emergency brake actuator which extends through the opening in the anchor body. | 05-23-2013 |
Bruce W. Boyle, Sugar Land, TX US
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20090145661 | CUTTINGS BED DETECTION - A system and method for detecting a cuttings bed that includes a drill bit, a drillstring and a cuttings bed detector. The cuttings bed detector is positioned uphole of the drill bit. The method includes the steps of positioning a drill bit downhole, and positioning a cuttings bed detector uphole of the drill bit. | 06-11-2009 |
20100007519 | METHOD AND CONDUIT FOR TRANSMITTING SIGNALS - An expandable tubular sleeve having utility for lining a downhole tubular member includes a tubular body having a portion that is predisposed to initiate expansion thereof under the application of internal fluid pressure. The predisposed portion of the body may be a plastically-deformed portion formed, e.g., by application of mechanical force to a wall of the body. The predisposed portion of the body may be defined by a portion of the body having reduced wall thickness. The reduced wall thickness may be achieved, e.g., by reinforcing the wall thickness everywhere except the predisposed portion. The predisposed portion of the body may be formed by modifying the material properties of the body, e.g., by localized heat treatment. The sleeve and related apparatuses and methods are useful for securing and protecting a cable having one or more insulated conductive wires for transmission of signals between locations downhole and at the surface. | 01-14-2010 |
20130127632 | METHOD AND CONDUIT FOR TRANSMITTING SIGNALS - A method for making a conduit for transmitting signals along its length includes forming one or more grooves in at least one of the inner and outer walls of a tubular body that extend substantially to a communicative coupler, and securing one or more conductive wires within the one or more grooves. A conduit for transmitting signals along its length in a borehole environment includes one or more conductive wires extending through and being secured within one or more grooves of a tubular body, the one or more conductive wires in signal communication with a communicative coupler so as to establish one or more wired links. The conduit may include a means for securing the one or more conductive wires within the one or more grooves. | 05-23-2013 |
Charles Boyle, Upton, MA US
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20100158026 | Transparent Interaction with multi-layer protocols via Selective Bridging and Proxying - The current invention defines a device and a method of logically inserting the device between two other network devices, for example, in a 3GPP Radio Access Network. The device transparently monitors and interacts with one or more control protocol layers in the two neighboring devices. The invention defines methods by which the intercepting node selectively passes through or proxies (selectively modifying portions of the protocols content) in such as way that the neighbor nodes are un-aware of the intercepting device. The proxy operation implies that the intercepting node is capable of terminating some protocol elements, injecting some protocol elements, or modifying protocol elements before forwarding them in such a way that the operation is transparent to neighboring nodes. These selective insertion/modifications facilitate identifying signaling connections for specific mobile clients, and enhancing and modifying service features for dataplane accesses for those client devices, while transparently passing other protocol messages. | 06-24-2010 |
20120184258 | Hierarchical Device type Recognition, Caching Control & Enhanced CDN communication in a Wireless Mobile Network - The present disclosure describes an apparatus and method for recognizing the mobile device type by information monitored from multiple means, such as by transparently monitoring Control Plane protocols, and monitoring user plane protocols (for example user agent header in HTTP protocols), and using such information for controlling data-caching operations, selectively delivering content, and selecting alternative interfaces/networks when available. Additionally, the invention discloses methods to propagate the learned information through header enrichment to external devices, such as content servers or CDN devices. The apparatus and methods are applicable to an application/content-aware caching device in a wireless mobile network that operates as an inline transparent device intercepting control plane and user plane protocols. | 07-19-2012 |
20120191862 | Content Pre-fetching and CDN Assist Methods in a Wireless Mobile Network - The current invention is applicable to a RAN-cache or proxy operating in a wireless mobile network that is functioning as a transparent inline device intercepting wireless mobile protocols such as UMTS, LTE, WIMAX, CDMA etc.), or a traffic off-load device connected to multiple interfaces towards the Core/Internet. The current invention identifies methods for pre-fetching content by emulating portions of a mobile client for gaining connectivity through the mobile-core network, or to use session contexts of other mobile clients in a way not to significantly effect charging and billing for the preloaded content. The pre-load decision of what to pre-load and when to pre-load may be locally derived within the RAN-cache/Proxy device, or in-coordination with a locally connected CDN (Content Delivery Network) device. Other embodiments of the current invention include the RAN-cache/Proxy providing interconnectivity from the locally connected CDN device to other CDN devices through the Mobile Core Network (SGSN/GGSN in UMTS, S-GW/P-GW in LTE etc.). | 07-26-2012 |
20130143542 | Content And RAN Aware Network Selection In Multiple Wireless Access And Small-Cell Overlay Wireless Access Networks - Methods for steering the access technology selection by a mobile device in an overlay Small-Cell and Macro Network, such as UMTS, LTE, CDMA, or WIFI are disclosed. This selection determination is based on the observed, real-time correlated and estimated network congestion, content-awareness, application/service expectations, and other criteria. Methods and procedures to influence network selection or control currently selected networks by propagating real-time correlated and consolidated information on a plurality of Radio Access Technologies to Access Points, or modifying the list of alternative Radio Access Technologies available at a location using standards defined mechanisms and parameters are identified. Additionally, steering content access and delivery through alternative access technologies, based on anticipated network usage by user's service activation, and the knowledge of the type, state and resource usage of a plurality of access networks when a mobile device connects to multiple access technologies through in-band or out-of-band mechanisms is identified. | 06-06-2013 |
20130246638 | Content Pre-Fetching And CDN Assist Methods In A Wireless Mobile Network - The current invention is applicable to a RAN-cache or proxy operating in a wireless mobile network that is functioning as a transparent inline device intercepting wireless mobile protocols such as UMTS, LTE, WIMAX, CDMA etc.), or a traffic off-load device connected to multiple interfaces towards the Core/Internet. The current invention identifies methods for pre-fetching content by emulating portions of a mobile client for gaining connectivity through the mobile-core network, or to use session contexts of other mobile clients in a way not to significantly effect charging and billing for the preloaded content. The pre-load decision of what to pre-load and when to pre-load may be locally derived within the RAN-cache/Proxy device, or in-coordination with a locally connected CDN (Content Delivery Network) device. Other embodiments of the current invention include the RAN-cache/Proxy providing interconnectivity from the locally connected CDN device to other CDN devices through the Mobile Core Network (SGSN/GGSN in UMTS, S-GW/P-GW in LTE etc.). | 09-19-2013 |
Charles G. Boyle, Denver, NC US
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20120033851 | SPATIALLY INTEGRATED AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BRIDGE, STRUCTURE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING - Spatially Integrated Small-Format Aerial Photography (SFAP is one aspect of the present invention. It is a low-cost solution for bridge surface imaging and is proposed as a remote bridge inspection technique to supplement current bridge visual inspection. Providing top-down views, the airplanes flying at about 1000 ft, can allow visualization of sub-inch (large) cracks and joint openings on bridge decks or highway pavements. On board Global Positioning System is used to help geo-reference images collected and allow automated damage detection. A deck condition rating technique based on large crack detection is used to quantify the condition of the existing bridge decks. | 02-09-2012 |
20130216089 | Method and System for Remotely Inspecting Bridges and Other Structures - Spatially Integrated Small-Format Aerial Photography (SFAP) is one aspect of the present invention. It is a low-cost solution for bridge surface imaging and is proposed as a remote bridge inspection technique to supplement current bridge visual inspection. Providing top-down views, the airplanes flying at about 1000 feet can allow visualization of sub-inch (large) cracks and joint openings on bridge decks or highway pavements. On board Global Positioning System (GPS) is used to help geo-reference images collected and facilitate damage detection. Image analysis is performed to identify structural defects such as cracking. A deck condition rating technique based on large crack detection is used to quantify the condition of the existing bridge decks. | 08-22-2013 |
Charles W. Boyle, Upton, MA US
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20100195602 | Application, Usage & Radio Link Aware Transport Network Scheduler - A packet scheduling method and apparatus with the knowledge of application behavior, anticipated usage/behavior based on the type of content, and underlying transport conditions during the time of delivery, is disclosed. This type of scheduling is applicable to a content server or a transit network device in wireless (e.g., 3G, WIMAX, LTE, WIFI) or wire-line networks. Methods for identifying or estimating rendering times of multi-media objects, segmenting a large media content, and automatically pausing or delaying delivery are disclosed. The scheduling reduces transit network bandwidth wastage, and facilitates optimal sharing of network resources such as in a wireless network. | 08-05-2010 |
20110136488 | SESSION HANDOVER IN MOBILE-NETWORK CONTENT-DELIVERY DEVICES - An application mobility-management entity (“AME”) in a radio-access network detects movement of a mobile device and routes application data for already-active application streams associated with the mobile device to the device's new location by establishing a connection to a second AME in the radio-access network. The second AME merges forwarded application data from/to the first AME for previously active application streams with the new application streams (e.g., new TCP connections) locally and forwards to/from the mobile device through the radio access network elements. | 06-09-2011 |
20130021933 | RAN Analytics, Control And Tuning Via Multi-Protocol, Multi-Domain, And Multi-RAT Analysis - The present invention identifies methods and procedures for correlating control plane and user plane data, consolidating and abstracting the learned and correlated data in a form convenient for minimizing and exporting to other network devices, such as those in the Core Network and the Access Network, or the origin server, CDN devices or client device. These correlation methods may use Control Plane information from a plurality of interfaces in the RAN, and User plane information from other interfaces in the RAN or CN. IF the device is deployed as an inline proxy, this information may be exported using in-band communication, such as HTTP extension headers in HTTP Request or Response packets, or another protocol header, such as the IP or GTP-U header field. Alternatively, this information can be exported out-of-band using a separate protocol between the RAN Transit Network Device (RTND) and the receiving device. | 01-24-2013 |
20130235845 | SESSION HANDOVER IN MOBILE-NETWORK CONTENT-DELIVERY DEVICES - An application mobility-management entity (“AME”) in a radio-access network detects movement of a mobile device and routes application data for already-active application streams associated with the mobile device to the device's new location by establishing a connection to a second AME in the radio-access network. The second AME merges forwarded application data from/to the first AME for previously active application streams with the new application streams (e.g., new TCP connections) locally and forwards to/from the mobile device through the radio access network elements. | 09-12-2013 |
20130258865 | Distributed RAN Information Collection, Consolidation And RAN-Analytics - Control Plane and User plane packet data are collected within the Radio Access Network using a plurality of network devices. Consolidation and summarization of this information is then performed to present a unified picture of RAN through abstract APIs to management and analytics applications. The invention identifies methods of retaining the collected network data, such as control and application protocol headers at the collection points, and consolidation and exporting this network data to management/reporting/analytics application using application driven rules for consolidation and summarization. Real-time statistical analysis tools, which may be used to predict failure and degradation trends and proactively control the underlying causes, are also disclosed. | 10-03-2013 |
20140269269 | System and Methods for Estimation and Improvement of User, Service and Network QOE Metrics - Methods for estimating Subscriber quality of experience (QOE) for mobile users accessing networks for different services from observed data in control and user planes in mobile wireless networks and then summarizing inferences per user, per service, per sector, group of sectors and other aggregate points, and exporting this information for reducing user churn, network planning and network tuning, application adaptation to improve QOE are disclosed. Methods for improving subscriber QOE metrics for certain applications, services and web-sites for improved monetization methods are also presented. The methods facilitate quantifying network goodness from the user application point of view, and exporting triggers to other network elements, such as SON Server, OSS and PCRF, when QOE anomalies are detected. Additionally, this exported information could also trigger content adaptation, delivery optimizations and other actions. Finally, client, server and intermediary enhancements to improve QOE of certain applications in delay/capacity varying networks are presented. | 09-18-2014 |
Christopher M. Boyle, Bend, OR US
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20080229844 | GLASS TESTING APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatuses for testing the structural integrity of glass. Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for testing glass by applying one or more stresses to the glass in a controlled manner. Embodiments of the invention may hold a sheet of glass and may subject the glass to a variety of stresses by flexing, twisting, vibrating, etc. | 09-25-2008 |
20090108482 | WINDSHIELD REPAIR - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for repairing of abnormalities such as cracks and/or breaks in substrates such as glass and/or plastics. | 04-30-2009 |
Christopher T. Boyle, Flushing, NY US
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20100154197 | COMPLIANT IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Implantable medical grafts fabricated of metallic or pseudometallic films of biocompatible materials having a plurality of microperforations passing through the film in a pattern that imparts fabric-like qualities to the graft or permits the geometric deformation of the graft. The implantable graft is preferably fabricated by vacuum deposition of metallic and/or pseudometallic materials into either single or multi-layered structures with the plurality of microperforations either being formed during deposition or after deposition by selective removal of sections of the deposited film. The implantable medical grafts are suitable for use as endoluminal or surgical grafts and may be used as vascular grafts, stent-grafts, skin grafts, shunts, bone grafts, surgical patches, non-vascular conduits, valvular leaflets, filters, occlusion membranes, artificial sphincters, tendons and ligaments. | 06-24-2010 |
20100191317 | ENDOLUMINAL IMPLANTABLE STENT-GRAFTS - An implantable endoluminal device that is fabricated from materials that present a blood or body fluid and tissue contact surface that has controlled heterogeneities in material constitution. An endoluminal stent-graft and web-stent that is made of an monolithic material deposited into a monolayer and etched into regions of structural members and web regions subtending interstitial regions between the structural members. An endoluminal graft is also provided which is made of a biocompatible metal or metal-like material. The endoluminal stent-graft is characterized by having controlled heterogeneities in the stent material along the blood flow surface of the stent and the method of fabricating the stent using vacuum deposition methods. | 07-29-2010 |
20100217373 | IMPLANTABLE GRAFT AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to an implantable endoluminal graft comprised of a microporous thin-film covering having a plurality of openings and a structural support element underlying and physically attached to the microporous thin-film covering, the microporous thin-film covering having shape memory properties. | 08-26-2010 |
20100274347 | ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE FOR IN VIVO DELIVERY OF BIOACTIVE AGENTS - The present invention consists of an implantable structural element for in vivo delivery of bioactive active agents to a situs in a body. The implantable structural element may be configured as an implantable prosthesis, such as an endoluminal stent, cardiac valve, osteal implant or the like, which serves a dual function of being prosthetic and a carrier for a bioactive agent. Alternatively, the implantable structural element may simply be an implantable article that serves the single function of acting as a time-release carrier for the bioactive agent. | 10-28-2010 |
20120221098 | ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE FOR IN VIVO DELIVERY OF BIOACTIVE AGENTS - The present invention consists of an implantable structural element for in vivo delivery of bioactive active agents to a situs in a body. The implantable structural element may be configured as an implantable prosthesis, such as an endoluminal stent, cardiac valve, osteal implant or the like, which serves a dual function of being prosthetic and a carrier for a bioactive agent. Alternatively, the implantable structural element may simply be an implantable article that serves the single function of acting as a time-release carrier for the bioactive agent. | 08-30-2012 |
20120310158 | BALLOON CATHETER HAVING METAL BALLOON AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A metal balloon catheter having a main tubular body, a metal balloon proximate a distal end of the main tubular body, a central annulus extending along an entire longitudinal aspect of the catheter for accommodating a guidewire therethrough and an inflation annulus adjacent the central annulus which extends along the longitudinal axis of the main tubular body and terminates in fluid flow communication with an inflation chamber of the metal balloon. The metal balloon catheter may be either unitary integral metal catheter in which the main tubular body and the balloon are fabricated of metal, or it may consist of a polymeric main tubular body and a metal balloon. | 12-06-2012 |
20130018449 | ENDOLUMINAL CARDIAC AND VENOUS VALVE PROSTHESES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND DELIVERY THEREOF - This invention relates to prosthetic cardiac and venous valves and a single catheter device and minimally invasive techniques for percutaneous and transluminal valvuloplasty and prosthetic valve implantation. | 01-17-2013 |
20130041251 | IN VIVO SENSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Implantable in vivo sensors used to monitor physical, chemical or electrical parameters within a body. The in vivo sensors are integral with an implantable medical device and are responsive to externally or internally applied energy. Upon application of energy, the sensors undergo a phase change in at least part of the material of the device which is then detected external to the body by conventional techniques such as radiography, ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, radio frequency imaging or the like. The in vivo sensors of the present invention may be employed to provide volumetric measurements, flow rate measurements, pressure measurements, electrical measurements, biochemical measurements, temperature, measurements, or measure the degree and type of deposits within the lumen of an endoluminal implant, such as a stent or other type of endoluminal conduit. The in vivo sensors may also be used therapeutically to modulate mechanical and/or physical properties of the endoluminal implant in response to the sensed or monitored parameter. | 02-14-2013 |
20130166018 | DEVICE FOR IN VIVO DELIVERY OF BIOACTIVE AGENTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The implantable structural element for in vivo controlled delivery of bioactive active agents to a situs in a body. The implantable structural element may be configured as an implantable prosthesis, such as an endoluminal stent, cardiac valve, osteal implant or the like, which serves a dual function of being prosthetic and a carrier for a bioactive agent. Control over elution of the bioactive agents occurs through a plurality of cantilever-like cover members which prevent drug elution until an endogenous or exogenous stimulus causes the cover members to open and permit drug elution. | 06-27-2013 |
20130274687 | DEVICE FOR IN VIVO DELIVERY OF BIOACTIVE AGENTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - The present invention consists of an implantable structural element for in vivo delivery of bioactive active agents to a situs in a body. The implantable structural element may be configured as an implantable prosthesis, such as an endoluminal stent, cardiac valve, osteal implant or the like, which serves a dual function of being prosthetic and a carrier for a bioactive agent. Alternatively, the implantable structural element may simply be an implantable article that serves the single function of acting as a time-release carrier for the bioactive agent. | 10-17-2013 |
20130287931 | METHODS OF MAKING DEVICES - The method of making devices is disclosed herein. More particularly, a method of manufacturing a device, comprises: vacuum depositing a device-forming metal onto an unpatterned, exterior surface of a generally cylindrical substrate to form a generally tubular, unpatterned crystalline metal film under at least one vacuum deposition process condition selected from at least one of chamber pressure, deposition pressure, and partial pressure of a process gas, said at least one process condition optimized to substantially eliminate formation of chemical and intra- and intergranular precipitates in the bulk material; and removing the deposited generally tubular, unpatterned crystalline metal film from the generally cylindrical substrate. | 10-31-2013 |
20130334032 | COMPLIANT IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Implantable medical grafts fabricated of metallic or pseudometallic films of biocompatible materials having a plurality of microperforations passing through the film in a pattern that imparts fabric-like qualities to the graft or permits the geometric deformation of the graft. The implantable graft is preferably fabricated by vacuum deposition of metallic and/or pseudometallic materials into either single or multi-layered structures with the plurality of microperforations either being formed during deposition or after deposition by selective removal of sections of the deposited film. The implantable medical grafts are suitable for use as endoluminal or surgical grafts and may be used as vascular grafts, stent-grafts, skin grafts, shunts, bone grafts, surgical patches, non-vascular conduits, valvular leaflets, filters, occlusion membranes, artificial sphincters, tendons and ligaments. | 12-19-2013 |
20140067043 | IMPLANTABLE EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING REGIONS OF DIFFERENTIAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - An implantable expandable medical device in which selected regions of the device are in a martensite phase and selected regions are in an austenite phase. The martensitic regions exhibit pseudoplastic behavior in vivo and may be deformed without recovery under in vivo body conditions. In contrast the austenitic regions exhibit superelastic behavior in vivo and will recover their pre-programmed configuration upon deformation or release of an applied strain. | 03-06-2014 |
20140303716 | ENDOLUMINAL DEVICE FOR IN VIVO DELIVERY OF BIOACTIVE AGENTS - The present invention consists of an implantable structural element for in vivo delivery of bioactive active agents to a situs in a body. The implantable structural element may be configured as an implantable prosthesis, such as an endoluminal stent, cardiac valve, osteal implant or the like, which serves a dual function of being prosthetic and a carrier for a bioactive agent. Alternatively, the implantable structural element may simply be an implantable article that serves the single function of acting as a time-release carrier for the bioactive agent. | 10-09-2014 |
Clifford F. Boyle, Hingham, MA US
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20090037211 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING COMMUNITY BASED AND CONTENT BASED INFORMATION NETWORKS - A system for storing, managing, and accessing information on a network by providing an interface between a social network and a content network includes an applications platform. The system provides messaging and social networking facility incorporating enhanced instant messaging, file synchronization, network presence, interactive chat capabilities, text messaging, voice and video messaging, blogging, and email. The system includes a viewer, an indexing facility, and a storage facility. The viewer enables users to traverse content and provides services based upon context of time, place, structure, node, and observed user behavior. The viewer provides a means for users to interact with information on the network and services to manipulate information and transact activities. The indexing facility manages the structure of the network and tracks attributes and controlled vocabularies. The indexing facility supports navigation across the structure and resolves the logical index to a physical storage location. The storage facility provides physical persistence for an information component. | 02-05-2009 |
20120158733 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING COMMUNITY-BASED AND CONTENT-BASED INFORMATION NETWORKS - A system for storing, managing, and accessing information on a network by providing an interface between a social network and a content network includes an applications platform. The system provides messaging and social networking facility incorporating enhanced instant messaging, file synchronization, network presence, interactive chat capabilities, text messaging, voice and video messaging, blogging, and email. The system includes a viewer, an indexing facility, and a storage facility. The viewer enables users to traverse content and provides services based upon context of time, place, structure, node, and observed user behavior. The viewer provides a means for users to interact with information on the network and services to manipulate information and transact activities. The indexing facility manages the structure of the network and tracks attributes and controlled vocabularies. The indexing facility supports navigation across the structure and resolves the logical index to a physical storage location. The storage facility provides physical persistence for an information component. | 06-21-2012 |
Clifford F. Boyle, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20120110322 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DELIVERING CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC FILES - A private document delivery system and method includes a sending computer configured to transmit an electronic document over a computer network, a dynamically established encrypted line to traverse the computer network from a receiving computer to the sending computer where the delivery address of the receiving computer is resolved a at the time of transmission of the private message such that no third parties to the message receive a permanent copy of the message. The system and method also includes a signaling mechanism configured to notify the receiving computer that the electronic document is waiting for delivery. The system and method includes a verification agent configured to verify the receiving computer's identity with a protocol specified by the sending computer and to provide access instructions to the receiving computer with which the receiving computer locates the sending computer via the dynamically established encrypted line and receives the transmitted electronic document. | 05-03-2012 |
20120265828 | HOME BRIDGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DELIVERING CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRONIC FILES - A private document delivery system and method includes a home bridge computer configured to securely deliver an electronic document over a computer network. The home bridge computer combines SSL security, authentication, and direct data transfer in a link delivery system to maintain security of private electronic documents. The private electronic documents and messages transmitted via the home bridge computer are not stored during transit on the computer network, and no third parties to the message receive a permanent copy of the message. The systems and methods also include signaling mechanisms configured to notify the receiving computer that the electronic document is awaiting delivery. The system and method includes a network registry configured to verify the receiving computer's identity with a protocol specified by the sending computer and to provide access instructions to the receiving computer with which the receiving computer locates the home bridge and retrieves the private message. | 10-18-2012 |
20150081567 | ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH PARTICIPANT AUTHENTICATION VIA SEPARATE AUTHORITY FROM REAL-TIME PAYMENT VALIDATION - A system and method of exchanging assets splits authentication of the parties in the transaction from real-time validation of the assets used in the transaction. Electronic representations of currency or other value of an asset provide a mechanism for the electronic transfer of the ownership of those assets. Digital tokens or other electronic money is created, issued, purchased, validated, and redeemed within an electronic exchange. Ownership of the token is established by the physical possession of the token along with a public key certificate that decrypts the owner's copy of the token. Tokens are stored in digital wallets and are transferred using private p2p communications channels or NFC. The separation of the authentication of the parties using an authentication authority (registry) and the validation of the assets using a transaction authority allows personal anonymity. Privacy is maintained, and no single authority has a complete audit trail of the transaction. | 03-19-2015 |
Danny P. Boyle, Dededo, GU US
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20090112371 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PAINT - A paint manufacturing system, having a paint component storage system with a dispenser positioned below and a computer system which controls a flow of paint components. The paint component storage system having a plurality of paint component cartridges containing paint components; wherein at least two of the paint component cartridges contain the same paint component. A method for adding a component to a container involving: recognizing a volume of component in a container; generating a bar code that corresponds to the amount and type of component to be added; requesting the component; filling a tote with the component; relating the bar code with the filled tote; transporting the tote and related bar code to said container; scanning the tote bar code to verify the amount and type of component in the tote matches the amount and type of component requested; and filling the container when the tote bar code matches. | 04-30-2009 |
Danny P. Boyle, Gilbert, AZ US
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20080300714 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PAINT - A paint manufacturing system includes a paint component storage system and a colorant storage system. A dispenser is in fluid communication with the paint component and colorant storage systems. A spectrophotometer is operatively coupled with a computer system. The computer system controls the flow of paint components from the paint component storage system and colorants from the colorant storage system. | 12-04-2008 |
20090134234 | NOZZLE FOR USE WITH A TOTE - A nozzle includes a nozzle connector and nozzle filter engaged together. The nozzle connector is engaged with a tote connector of a tote which contains a paint component. A hose connector can be sealingly engaged with the tote connector if they are matched. The hose connector is restricted from being sealingly engaged with the nozzle connector if they do not match. Matching hose and nozzle connectors have the same color to indicate that they match each other. | 05-28-2009 |
David C. Boyle, Severna Park, MD US
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20100193564 | Adjustable Handle for Pneumatic Fastener - An apparatus and method for adjusting the handle position of a pneumatic fastener handle. The pneumatic fastener includes a base, a main body, and a magazine for carrying fastening members. The main body and magazine are fixed to the base. A pneumatic inlet is mounted onto the main body. A handle assembly is mounted on the main body of the pneumatic fastener. The handle assembly includes a housing having a hollow recessed area. The housing can have an aperture through a lateral side configured to receive a retaining member. A handle extends partially within the housing and is configured to move between at least a first position and a second position, different from the first position. When the handle is in a desired position, the retaining member secures the handle in place within the housing. | 08-05-2010 |
Denis M. Boyle, Marthasville, MO US
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20100021966 | Method for the Preparation of Growth Hormone and Antagonist Thereof Having Lower Levels of Isoform Impurities Thereof - The present invention is directed generally to recombinant methods for making a desired polypeptide. These method(s) yield a polypeptide product containing reduced levels of isoform impurities thereof. In particular, the present invention is directed to (1) a recombinant method for preparing growth hormone with reduced isoform impurities thereof and (2) a recombinant method for preparing a growth hormone antagonist, such as pegvisomant, and its protein intermediate, also having reduced isoform impurities thereof. More specifically, the isoform impurities that are decreased by methods of the present invention are the trisulfide and des-phe isoform impurities of growth hormone and growth hormone antagonist (or its intermediate), respectively. | 01-28-2010 |
Donald C. Boyle, Indianapolis, IN US
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20080203793 | VEHICLE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A vehicle safety restraint system comprises a portable base having a mounting assembly and a restraint assembly. The portable base may be a booster seat. The mounting assembly mounts the base the base to the seat of a vehicle and the restraint assembly restrains an occupant of the base. The mounting assembly may wrap around at least a portion of the vehicle seat to mount the booster seat to the vehicle. The restraint assembly may comprise a five-point or a four-point restraint and may include a lateral support assembly. The restraint assembly may further include a torso support assembly. A method of mounting a portable base to a vehicle seat is provided. | 08-28-2008 |
20110037301 | VEHICLE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A vehicle safety restraint system comprises a portable base having a mounting assembly and a restraint assembly. The portable base may be a booster seat. The mounting assembly mounts the base the base to the seat of a vehicle and the restraint assembly restrains an occupant of the base. The mounting assembly may wrap around at least a portion of the vehicle seat to mount the booster seat to the vehicle. The restraint assembly may comprise a five-point or a four-point restraint and may include a lateral support assembly. The restraint assembly may further include a torso support assembly. A method of mounting a portable base to a vehicle seat is provided. | 02-17-2011 |
Edward J. Boyle US
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20090319352 | REBATE TRANSACTION INSTRUMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for distributing a transaction instrument is disclosed. The method may include receiving rebate parameters from a merchant; associating the rebate parameters with a transaction instrument; distributing the transaction instrument to a merchant; and activating and/or loading the transaction instrument in response to a request from the merchant thus enabling the use of the transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open rebate card. The distribution of the transaction instrument may also include sending a message, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid transaction instrument to be funded but not activated until later through an interactive voice response system, for example. In one example, an associated transaction account may be funded and activated at the time that the merchant requests activation. Furthermore, an issuer system may be suitably configured to leverage existing Travelers Cheque infrastructure for inventory and related processes. | 12-24-2009 |
Edward M. Boyle, Bend, OR US
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20080208169 | Body-Space Treatment Catheter - A percutaneous treatment catheter comprises a canopy ( | 08-28-2008 |
20110040285 | BODY-SPACE DRAINAGE-TUBE DEBRIS REMOVAL - In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a debris removal system is provided for a body-space drainage system having one or more body tubes with a body tube lumen disposed therein. The debris-removal system comprises an elongated cleaning member and a cleaning head adapted to be advanced distally at least a portion of a length of the body tube lumen to dislodge debris therein. A collapsible sheath can be used to maintain a sterile field in the body tube lumen while the cleaning member is being used by enclosing at least a portion of the cleaning member that is not contained within the body tube lumen, and permitting external digital manipulation of the cleaning member through the sheath to advance and/or retract the cleaning member, and cleaning head, in the body tube lumen. | 02-17-2011 |
20110264124 | VEIN REMOVAL DEVICE - A surgical tool for the obliteration of spider veins. | 10-27-2011 |
20130123706 | CATHETER SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF TUMESCENT ANESTHESIA - An intravascular catheter for placement in a vessel and for injecting anesthetic or other drug into tissues proximate the catheter distal tip. | 05-16-2013 |
20130123819 | Percutaneous Vein Removal Device - A surgical tool for the obliteration of spider veins. | 05-16-2013 |
20130238002 | VEIN DISRUPTION DEVICE - A medical device for percutaneous disruption and therefore treatment of veins. | 09-12-2013 |
20140121687 | HORIZONTAL PHLEBECTOMY DEVICE - A surgical tool for the obliteration of small and medium sized veins in the skin of a patient, through the deployment of a hook member. | 05-01-2014 |
Frank A. Boyle, Melissa, TX US
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20100002777 | Systems and methods for construction of time-frequency surfaces and detection of signals - Systems and methods for detecting and/or identifying signals that employ streaming processing to generate time-frequency surfaces by sampling a datastream according to a temporal structure that may be chosen as needed. The sampled datastream may be correlated with a set of templates that span the band of interest in a continuous manner, and used to generate time-frequency surfaces from irregularly sampled data with arbitrary structure that has been sampled with non-constant and non-Nyquist sampling rates where such non-constant rates are needed or desired. | 01-07-2010 |
20100316168 | Methods and systems to discriminate betwen PSK and FSK signals - Methods and systems are disclosed herein for discriminating phase-shift-key (PSK) modulated signals from frequency-shift-key (FSK) modulated signals in received signal streams. First, a bit frequency analysis is applied to a digital signal stream representing the received signal stream. The bit frequency analysis computes bit frequencies for bit segments within the digital signal stream. These bit frequencies are then summed in an array to form a bit frequency histogram. Second, a bit phase analysis is applied to the digital signal stream. The bit phase analysis computes bit phases for bit segments within the digital signal stream. These bit phases are then summed in an array to form a bit phase histogram. Spikes within the bit frequency and bit phase histograms can be used to determine whether the received signal stream includes FSK or PSK signals. An enhanced bit phase analysis can also used, if needed. | 12-16-2010 |
20130195226 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIGNAL DETECTION AND ESTIMATION - Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting and/or measuring signals contained in modulated sample data, and that may be implemented in one embodiment to detect and measure signals by producing a representation and/or visualization of the signal information of the wide band spectral environment. Signals may be detected and/or measured by demodulating and estimating signal spectra from the modulated sample data that contain the individual signals, and by then forming a frequency representation of the demodulated Nyquist zone spectral estimates into a visual representation in which the frequency of the original signals is visible or otherwise indicated. | 08-01-2013 |
Greg R. Boyle, Houston, TX US
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20120037375 | EMERGENCY BLOWOUT PREVENTER (EBOP) CONTROL SYSTEM USING AN AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE (AUV) AND METHOD OF USE - An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) may be programmed and launched to interface with an emergency blowout preventer which has been fitted, either when new or retrofitted, with an emergency BOP control system (EBOP). The EBOP is a “black box” drop-in solution for projects such as emergency well control that can be retrofitted to existing BOP systems or added to new BOP systems and comprises one or more control docking stations, each adapted to receive autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV); one or more interface units connected to the control docking station and used to provide an interface between the control docking station and a BOP; and the AUV which is dimensioned and configured to autonomously mate with the control docking station and effect controls of the BOP. | 02-16-2012 |
Howard Boyle, Seattle, WA US
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20120212494 | TYPEFACE HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE INDICIA - A typeface having interchangeable indicia. | 08-23-2012 |
James T. Boyle, North Andover, MA US
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20110159225 | High Performance Foam Adhesive Tape - A conformable, pressure sensitive foam adhesive tape has a closed-cell polyolefin foam core, pressure sensitive adhesive having a polyacrylate backbone with modified silyl functionality, and a coated release liner. The coating on the release liner is a platinum-catalyzed polysiloxane coating. | 06-30-2011 |
20120164445 | Fire Extinguishing Core - A fire extinguishing adhesive film includes outer layers of adhesive and an inner fire extinguishing core comprising a layer of resin containing a high concentration of fire retardant. Low levels of fire retardant may be blended into the adhesive layers, although it is preferred that the adhesive be pure. Polyurethane resin allows for a fire retardant loading of 86% by weight in the fire extinguishing core, and therefore provides significantly higher yields of fire retardant per unit area of the film without compromising adhesive performance. | 06-28-2012 |
Jeremy Douglas Boyle, Falls Church, VA US
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20100170757 | TORQUE BAR WITH INTEGRATED DISC BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING - A torque bar on a bicycle braking system comprising of a disc brake caliper assembly including an axle housing, a torque bar mounted to the stator of an inverted hub motor and vehicle frame, wherein said torque bar is attached to the vehicle frame and disc brake caliper and the torque produced by the stator of inverted hub motor is transmitted to the vehicle frame through said torque bar. | 07-08-2010 |
20100173188 | HUB MOUNT MODULAR BATTERY PACK - The EMS modular battery pack is a convenient and maintainable battery pack that encompasses several modules that are fixed to a rigid structure that carries the battery management system and each module contains several cells which are connected in series via welded leads and are supported mechanically within each module. The division of module facilitates the removal of non-functional cells within the module with ease and the battery pack also provides a battery management system that detects a non functional module using the sensing circuitry built in each module. The modular battery pack design facilitates various configurations of battery pack both electrically and mechanically since any number of modules can be combined to build a battery pack. | 07-08-2010 |
20100195286 | HEAT SINK MECHANISM FOR INTERNALLY INTEGRATED INVERTER HUB (I3H) MOTOR FOR LIGHT ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A heat sink assembly having excellent heat dissipation for internally integrated inverter hub motor for light electric vehicles and comprising of a thermally conducive ring, the electronic board consisting of multiple inverter switches, a potential secondary electronic board and a heat sink base, where the thermally conductive one piece ring is pressed down on the inverter switches to affix the switches to the hub of the motor thereby creating a mechanism for heat dissipation. | 08-05-2010 |
Joe Boyle, Portland, OR US
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20110318529 | MULTI-LAYER FOAM STRUCTURE - Embodiments herein may provide multi-layer structures for straps or utility packs. Embodiments include a multi-layer structure for support elements of a utility pack, such as straps (e.g., backpack straps, duffle bag straps, etc.) and/or panels (e.g., the back panel of a backpack). The multi-layer structure may have improved breathability while still retaining other desired properties, such as resilience, strength, comfort, padding/cushioning, and/or durability. Some embodiments of the multi-layer structure also may be thinner and/or lighter than conventional padded support structures. Various embodiments may provide utility pack straps including a reinforcing layer coupled to at least one of an inner structural layer and an outer structural layer. In some embodiments, the straps may include both the inner structural layer and the outer structural layer. The inner structural layer may contact the body of the user when the strap is in use, and may be designed to provide cushioning to the user. The reinforcing layer may provide strength and/or stability to the strap. | 12-29-2011 |
John Boyle, Emmaus, PA US
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20090090054 | HYDROGASIFICATION REACTOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - The present invention provides a system and method for evaluating effects of process parameters on hydrogasification processes. The system includes a hydrogasification reactor, a pressurized feed system, a hopper system, a hydrogen gas source, and a carrier gas source. Pressurized carbonaceous material, such as coal, is fed to the reactor using the carrier gas and reacted with hydrogen to produce natural gas. | 04-09-2009 |
John Boyle, The Woodlands, TX US
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20100282463 | Pump In Reverse Outliner Drilling System - A liner string for a well has a liner hanger assembly at an upper portion of the liner string. A profile sub is located at a bottom portion of the liner string. A bottom hole assembly is latched to the profile sub. The operator lowers the liner string into the well with a drill pipe string and rotates the drill pipe string to rotate the drill bit to deepen the well. At a selected depth, the operator releases the bottom hole assembly from the profile sub and reverse circulates drilling fluid from a liner annulus surrounding the liner string, pumping the bottom hole assembly up the liner string. When the bottom hole assembly reaches the lower end of the drill pipe string, it latches to a catcher tool located at the lower end of the drill pipe string. The operator moves the liner hanger assembly into setting engagement with the casing string, releases the drill pipe string from the liner string, and retrieves the drill pipe string along with the bottom hole assembly. | 11-11-2010 |
20110061939 | Offshore Casing Drilling Method - A method of casing drilling a portion of an offshore well includes running a casing string with a drill bit assembly attached to it into a previously drilled portion of the well. Before the drill bit assembly reaches bottom, the operator attaches drill pipe to the casing string and lowers the casing string on the drill pipe. When the drill bit is at bottom, an upper end of the casing string should be below the blowout preventer. The operator then performs casing drilling by rotating the drill pipe. When at a desired depth for the casing string, the operator pulls the drill pipe from the well and lifts the casing string up until its upper end is at the rig floor. The operator then runs the casing string back into the well but using casing in this instance. The operator then cements the casing string. | 03-17-2011 |
John Boyle, Slatedale, PA US
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20100098617 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING MERCURY (II) SULFIDE FROM ELEMENTAL MERCURY - An approach is provided for generating mercury (II) sulfide from elemental mercury. Elemental mercury is injected into a reaction vessel containing vaporized sulfur. The elemental mercury reacts with at least a portion of the vaporized sulfur to form the mercury (II) sulfide. | 04-22-2010 |
20100150795 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING MERCURY (II) SULFIDE FROM ELEMENTAL MERCURY - An apparatus is provided for generating mercury (II) sulfide from elemental mercury. Elemental mercury is injected into a heated and sealed reaction vessel containing vaporized sulfur. The elemental mercury reacts with at least a portion of the vaporized sulfur to form the mercury (II) sulfide within the reaction vessel. The formed mercury (II) sulfide is then unloaded from the reaction vessel. | 06-17-2010 |
John Boyle, Cleveland, OH US
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20080248226 | MULTI-LAYER TUBES - The disclosure is directed to a method of forming multi-layer tubes including providing a heat-shrinkable fluoropolymer liner and extruding an elastomeric cover over the heat shrinkable fluoropolymer liner. The disclosure is further directed to a method of forming multi-layer tubes including providing a non-fibrillated, high flex fluoropolymer liner and extruding an elastomeric cover over the non-fibrillated, high flex fluoropolymer liner. The disclosure is further directed to the above-mentioned multi-layer tubes. | 10-09-2008 |
20100219262 | FRAGRANCE PRODUCT, DISPENSER, AND DISPENSER ASSEMBLY - A fragrance product is disclosed including a container containing liquid fragrance and a dispenser assembly for dispensing the liquid fragrance including a transport assembly and a tube connected to the transport assembly and extending into the liquid fragrance. The tube and the liquid fragrance each have a refractive index, and the difference between the refractive index of the tube and the liquid fragrance is not greater than about 0.04. | 09-02-2010 |
20120067925 | Fragrance Product, Dispenser, and Dispenser Assembly - A fragrance product is disclosed including a container containing liquid fragrance and a dispenser assembly for dispensing the liquid fragrance including a transport assembly and a tube connected to the transport assembly and extending into the liquid fragrance. The tube and the liquid fragrance each have a refractive index, and the difference between the refractive index of the tube and the liquid fragrance is not greater than about 0.04. | 03-22-2012 |
20120234873 | Fragrance Product, Dispenser, and Dispenser Assembly - A fragrance product is disclosed including a container containing liquid fragrance and a dispenser assembly for dispensing the liquid fragrance including a transport assembly and a tube connected to the transport assembly and extending into the liquid fragrance. The tube and the liquid fragrance each have a refractive index, and the difference between the refractive index of the tube and the liquid fragrance is not greater than about 0.04. | 09-20-2012 |
John F. Boyle, Emmaus, PA US
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20120225010 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLED PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN USING ALUMINUM-BASED WATER-SPLIT REACTIONS - A method and apparatus for producing hydrogen using an aluminum-based water-split reaction, in which water is reacted with metallic aluminum, at least one-soluble inorganic salt catalyst that causes progressive pitting of the metallic aluminum, and at least one metal oxide initiator that increases temperature upon exposure to water. The solid reactant materials are differentially distributed in a matrix relative to at least one inlet for introducing water to the matrix. The differential distribution affects at least one characteristic of the reaction, such as the rate, temperature, pressure and products of the reaction, the latter comprising one or more of hydrogen, heat and steam. The water-soluble inorganic salt catalyst may be sodium chloride, potassium chloride and combinations thereof, and the metal oxide initiator may be magnesium oxide, calcium oxide and combinations thereof. The solid reactant materials may be differentially distributed by concentrating at least one of the solid reactant materials in at least one area of the matrix relative to the inlet. One or more of the solid reactant materials may be concentrated proximate the inlet so as to achieve a rapid initial reaction upon introduction of water, or may be concentrated in defined packets at spaced apart locations within the matrix to achieve a more moderated action. The solid reactant materials may be positioned in layers arranged concentrically or spirally about the water inlet. The layers may be formed of a water permeable substrate, such as a fiber wool or mat material having the reactant materials deposited thereon. The substrate including the reactant materials may be stored in a disposable container, to which water is introduced via the inlet at the time of use. | 09-06-2012 |
John M. Boyle, Oak Park, IL US
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20090297417 | SELECTIVE CATALYTIC NOx REDUCTION PROCESS AND APPARATUS PROVIDING IMPROVED GASSIFICATION OF UREA TO FORM AMMONIA-CONTAINING GAS - Disclosed are methods and apparatus enabling the efficient utilization of urea for purposes such as selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO | 12-03-2009 |
20100055014 | Selective Catalytic Reduction of NOx Enabled by Urea Decomposition Heat-Exchanger Bypass - Disclosed are a process and apparatus for selective catalytic reduction of NO | 03-04-2010 |
20100061907 | Selective Catalytic NOx Reduction Process and Control System - Disclosed is a system which enables the efficient utilization of urea for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) of NO | 03-11-2010 |
20110002830 | SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NOx ENABLED BY SIDESTREAM UREA DECOMPOSITION - A preferred apparatus arrangement utilizes the enthalpy of the flue gas, which can be supplemented if need be, to convert urea ( | 01-06-2011 |
20120288952 | DIAGNOSTIC TOOL AND PROCESS FOR ASSESSING THERMAL UREA GASIFICATION PERFORMANCE - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for treating and analyzing a gas stream to determine the effectiveness of urea gasification. The apparatus will be capable of performing the method and will include: means for introducing an aqueous solution of urea into a reactor having hot gases therein and subjecting the aqueous to temperatures for a time to assure the gasification of the aqueous urea and form a thermal gasification product stream containing NH | 11-15-2012 |
20130287669 | AMMONIA GAS GENERATION FROM UREA FOR LOW TEMPERATURE PROCESS REQUIREMENTS - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for providing an ammonia feed for a low-temperature process. The process includes two defined stages, gasification and hydrolysis. In a first stage thermal reactor, an aqueous urea solution is fed to a gasification chamber and heated gases are controlled in response to demand from a low temperature process requiring ammonia. The heated gases and aqueous urea are introduced into the gasification chamber upstream to fully gasify the solution of aqueous urea to a first stage gas stream comprising ammonia and isocyanic acid. The first stage gas stream is withdrawn and maintained hot enough to prevent solids formation. All amounts of urea feed, water and heated gases fed into the first stage thermal reactor are monitored and adjusted as necessary to achieve efficient hydrolysis in the second stage hydrolysis reactor. The second stage gas stream is withdrawn from the second stage reactor responsive to demand from a low temperature process requiring ammonia. | 10-31-2013 |
20130301053 | EXTRACTIVE CONTINUOUS AMMONIA MONITORING SYSTEM - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for treating and analyzing a gas stream to determine the ammonia concentration. A gas stream is continuously monitored to determine the ammonia concentration by extracting gas samples from one or more locations and sending it to a tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy instrument for analysis. By proper placement of sampling probes within a duct, depending on the particular flow patterns that have been determined by suitable modeling, e.g., computational fluid dynamics or cold flow modeling, the valves can be operated manually or by a controller to take samples at predetermined locations within the duct. This will enable taking samples from particular locations, samples representative of the entire cross section, or samples that are an average of a particular cross section. It will be possible by judicious placement of the probes and operation of the valves to map the concentrations of ammonia at a plurality of load settings and will permit continuous control. | 11-14-2013 |
Kenneth James Boyle, Cobb County, GA US
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20080209001 | Media approval method and apparatus - An apparatus ( | 08-28-2008 |
Kenneth James Boyle, Marietta, GA US
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20080208881 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCAL INSERTION OF ADVERTION OF ADVERTISING MEDIA INTO A NETWORKED DIGITAL ADVERTISING SYSTEM - A user, seeking to modify an established content play list will enter an alteration request specifying the desired alterations, which can include the deletion and/or addition of content as well as alteration of the content order. A user profile ( | 08-28-2008 |
Kevin Boyle, Hockessin, DE US
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20100121762 | System and Method for Card Processing with Automated Payment of Club, Merchant, and Service Provider Fees - An apparatus and methods for a card that allows a cardholder to set up auto-charge payment of dues and fees to a series of clubs, merchants or service providers. The card also may be used for other transactions that accept credit cards. The apparatus includes a database containing information of the associated clubs, merchants and service providers, so that applicants and cardholders can easily configure auto-charging for multiple business concerns in one sitting. The apparatus may process auto-charge transactions in an automated fashion without requiring a cardholder to submit payment authorization or the business concern to submit a charge for each payment. Inconvenience and administrative costs to the cardholder and the business concern are reduced. The system and method provide a competitive advantage to the associated business concerns to secure the initial account and then to maintain it. The system and method encourages card loyalty of both the card members and the business concerns to the card provider. | 05-13-2010 |
20130346289 | Credit instrument and system providing multiple services including access to credit services and access to a service provider club - An apparatus and methods for a card that allows a cardholder to set up auto-charge payment of dues and fees to a series of clubs, merchants or service providers. The card also may be used for other transactions that accept credit cards. The apparatus includes a database containing information of the associated clubs, merchants and service providers, so that applicants and cardholders can easily configure auto-charging for multiple business concerns in one sitting. The apparatus may process auto-charge transactions in an automated fashion without requiring a cardholder to submit payment authorization or the business concern to submit a charge for each payment. Inconvenience and administrative costs to the cardholder and the business concern are reduced. The system and method provide a competitive advantage to the associated business concerns to secure the initial account and then to maintain it. The system and method encourages card loyalty of both the card members and the business concerns to the card provider. | 12-26-2013 |
20140019332 | System and Method for Card Processing with Automated Payment of Club, Merchant, and Service Provider Fees - An apparatus and methods for a card that allows a cardholder to set up auto-charge payment of dues and fees to a series of clubs, merchants or service providers. The card also may be used for other transactions that accept credit cards. The apparatus includes a database containing information of the associated clubs, merchants and service providers, so that applicants and cardholders can easily configure auto-charging for multiple business concerns in one sitting. The apparatus may process auto-charge transactions in an automated fashion without requiring a cardholder to submit payment authorization or the business concern to submit a charge for each payment. Inconvenience and administrative costs to the cardholder and the business concern are reduced. The system and method provide a competitive advantage to the associated business concerns to secure the initial account and then to maintain it. The system and method encourages card loyalty of both the card members and the business concerns to the card provider. | 01-16-2014 |
20140330723 | Credit Instrument And System Providing Multiple Services Including Access To Credit Services And Access To A Service Provider Club - An apparatus and methods for a card that allows a cardholder to set up auto-charge payment of dues and fees to a series of clubs, merchants or service providers. The card also may be used for other transactions that accept credit cards. The apparatus includes a database containing information of the associated clubs, merchants and service providers, so that applicants and cardholders can easily configure auto-charging for multiple business concerns in one sitting. The apparatus may process auto-charge transactions in an automated fashion without requiring a cardholder to submit payment authorization or the business concern to submit a charge for each payment. Inconvenience and administrative costs to the cardholder and the business concern are reduced. The system and method provide a competitive advantage to the associated business concerns to secure the initial account and then to maintain it. The system and method encourages card loyalty of both the card members and the business concerns to the card provider. | 11-06-2014 |
20140337226 | System and Method for Card Processing with Automated Payment of Club, Merchant, and Service Provider Fees - An apparatus and methods for a card that allows a cardholder to set up auto-charge payment of dues and fees to a series of clubs, merchants or service providers. The card also may be used for other transactions that accept credit cards. The apparatus includes a database containing information of the associated clubs, merchants and service providers, so that applicants and cardholders can easily configure auto-charging for multiple business concerns in one sitting. The apparatus may process auto-charge transactions in an automated fashion without requiring a cardholder to submit payment authorization or the business concern to submit a charge for each payment. Inconvenience and administrative costs to the cardholder and the business concern are reduced. The system and method provide a competitive advantage to the associated business concerns to secure the initial account and then to maintain it. The system and method encourages card loyalty of both the card members and the business concerns to the card provider. | 11-13-2014 |
Kevin E. Boyle, Lebanon, IN US
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20100071988 | Apparatus for use in turning steerable vehicle wheels - An approved apparatus ( | 03-25-2010 |
Linda Boyle, Wilmerding, PA US
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20100004933 | VOICE DIRECTED SYSTEM AND METHOD CONFIGURED FOR ASSURED MESSAGING TO MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS - A communications system transmits messages via a wireless network to multiple users nearly simultaneously in real-time. Each user has a terminal that receives a message and plays the message for the user. The terminal may also wait for the user to verbally acknowledge the arrival of the message before continuing with its normally executing application. The sender of the message may track, for each intended recipient, the delivery of the message, the accessing of the message by the user, and the acknowledgement by the user that the message was understood. | 01-07-2010 |
20110287751 | VOICE DIRECTED SYSTEM AND METHOD CONFIGURED FOR ASSURED MESSAGING TO MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS - A communications system transmits messages via a wireless network to multiple users nearly simultaneously in real-time. Each user has a terminal that receives a message and plays the message for the user. The terminal may also wait for the user to verbally acknowledge the arrival of the message before continuing with its normally executing application. The sender of the message may track, for each intended recipient, the delivery of the message, the accessing of the message by the user, and the acknowledgement by the user that the message was understood. | 11-24-2011 |
Matthew John Boyle, Richmond, VA US
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20120133097 | Compact transportable target game - A target game has a target apparatus and at least one throwing device. | 05-31-2012 |
Melinda Boyle, Seattle, WA US
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20120212494 | TYPEFACE HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE INDICIA - A typeface having interchangeable indicia. | 08-23-2012 |
Michael Boyle, Rock Hill, SC US
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20110200842 | STRESS-REDUCED NI-P/PD STACKS FOR BONDABLE WAFER SURFACES - The invention relates to a substrate having a bondable metal coating comprising, in this order, on an Al or Cu surface: (a) a Ni—P layer, (b) a Pd layer and, optionally, (c) an Au layer, wherein the thickness of the Ni—P layer (a) is 0.2 to 10 m, the thickness of the Pd layer (b) is 0.05 to 1.0 m and the thickness of the optional Au layer (c) is 0.01 to 0.5 m, and wherein the Ni—P layer (a) has a P content of 10.5 to 14 wt.-%. The deposit internal stress of the resulting Ni—P/Pd stack is not higher than 34.48 M−Pa (5,000 psi). Further, a process for the preparation of such a substrate is described. | 08-18-2011 |
Michael Boyle, Dacula, GA US
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20120064503 | DISPLAY MOUNTING SYSTEMS - Mounting systems can releasably secure display devices to preexisting surfaces for convenient installation and removal without external tools. A mounting system can comprise lower magnetic assemblies, upper magnetic assemblies, and a mounting sheet. The lower magnetic assemblies can be secured to a rear surface of a display device, for releasably attaching the display device to a preexisting surface. A bottom portion of the mounting sheet can be secured to the rear surface of the display device, while a top portion of the mounting sheet can remain loose from the rear surface. The upper magnetic assemblies can be provided along the loose top portion of the mounting sheet, for releasably attaching the display device to the preexisting surface. The upper magnetic assemblies can retain their connection to the preexisting surface as the display device is pulled away from the preexisting surface, until a threshold condition is met. | 03-15-2012 |
20120069054 | ELECTRONIC DISPLAY SYSTEMS HAVING MOBILE COMPONENTS - Electronic display systems include mobile units for remotely modifying a displayed image. An electronic display system can include a display surface, a processing device, a mobile unit, and an input device. The display surface can receive and display an image rendered by the processing device. The display image on the display surface can be modified through interaction of the input device and the mobile unit. The input device can sense its position relative to the mobile unit and can transmit data relating to its position to the processing device. The processing device can interpret the position data as operations on the displayed image. Accordingly, the processing device can modify the displayed image on the display surface based on interactions between the input device and the mobile unit. | 03-22-2012 |
20120162870 | CONVENIENTLY ASSEMBLABLE INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS - Interactive systems can include various components that are packaged together and easily assemblable. An interactive system can comprise a mount, a display device, a projector, an input device, and a processing device. The display device, the projector, the input device, and the processing device can together provide an electronic display system, while the mount can carry these other various components and assist in connecting them to one another. The mount and the other components of the interactive system can be conveniently packaged and sold as group for convenient installation by one or two persons. | 06-28-2012 |
Michael Boyle US
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20110246645 | PARTICIPANT RESPONSE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of using an assessment in a participant response system having a plurality of response devices includes locking an assessment portion to be loaded to create a locked assessment portion; transmitting the locked assessment portion to each response device for storage in each response device; unlocking the assessment portion on each response device at a time prior to a scheduled start time thereby to enable access to the assessment portion; and starting the assessment portion on each response device at the scheduled start time. | 10-06-2011 |
20120242688 | DATA PRESENTATION METHOD AND PARTICIPANT RESPONSE SYSTEM EMPLOYING SAME - A method of presenting data gathered by a participant response system, comprising obtaining spatial information for participants; collecting response data from the participants and generating result data; overlaying the result data on a map image in accordance with the obtained spatial information to form a data map; and displaying the data map. | 09-27-2012 |
Michael John Boyle, Lincoln, NE US
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20110148144 | PICK-UP STYLE UTILITY VEHICLE WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO BED - A pick-up style utility vehicle according to the present invention has a front seat, a rear seat, a cargo bed expandable in a front direction, and a screen shield arranged at a front end of the cargo bed. The cargo bed has at least a stationary bottom plate, right and left stationary side panels, a front panel, expandable side panels, and an expandable bottom plate and can be changed between an expanded state in which the cargo bed is expanded in a front direction to a rear portion riding space and a non-expanded state not occupying the space. Each of the expandable side panels and the screen shield are supported by a vehicle body configuring portion so as to be integrally shifted between an expanded position and a non-expanded position. | 06-23-2011 |
Michael P. Boyle, Bend, OR US
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20080229844 | GLASS TESTING APPARATUS - Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatuses for testing the structural integrity of glass. Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for testing glass by applying one or more stresses to the glass in a controlled manner. Embodiments of the invention may hold a sheet of glass and may subject the glass to a variety of stresses by flexing, twisting, vibrating, etc. | 09-25-2008 |
20090108482 | WINDSHIELD REPAIR - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for repairing of abnormalities such as cracks and/or breaks in substrates such as glass and/or plastics. | 04-30-2009 |
Michelle Boyle, Sherwood, OR US
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20110239366 | BEDBUG INFESTATION-RESISTANT FURNITURE - Bedbug infestation-resistant furniture items comprise one or more substantially horizontal platform member each with one or more relatively vertical downwardly-depending leg members. Each platform member typically includes a frame surrounding an interior region and an infill expanse extending across the interior region and overlapping a relatively horizontal portion of the frame. Each of leg members typically includes a substantially lubricious surface portion substantially encircling the leg member to frustrate bedbug travel along the leg member. The legs may be splayed outwardly and may be provided with stops therealong to facilitate relatively dense stacking during stowage, and to simplify unstacking. Bedbug infestation-resistant furniture items can additionally include one or more vertical support members extending upwardly from a platform member, and one or more connecting members extending horizontally between adjacent such vertical support members along a side and/or end of the platform member, providing for example safety barriers and/or enabling a user to easily mount an elevated platform member. | 10-06-2011 |
Michelle J. Boyle, Sherwood, OR US
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20110239368 | Bug infestation-resistant bed - A bedbug-resistant bed comprises a horizontal right-rectangular frame including four open angled rigid members pair-wise joined at their eight termini in four corners; one or more support members extending across the frame near the upper edge of the joined angled members; and a right-rectangular wire mesh infill expanse extending within a perimeter of the frame and affixed along upper inwardly extending expanses of the joined angled members. A bedbug-resistant bed in another embodiment comprises two right-rectangular horizontal frames differentially dimensioned in three orthogonal axes such that one of the two frames is fittable within a three-dimensional enclosure defined by the other of the two frames for stowage of the bed, the two frames configured in deployment in a proximate side by side arrangement, each frame including four open angled rigid members joined at their eight termini to define a perimeter and four corners of the frame, each frame further including one or more solid support members extending across the frame, and each frame further including four legs extending downwardly from the four corners of the frame. | 10-06-2011 |
Mike Boyle, Lincoln, NE US
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20110156428 | PICK-UP STYLE UTILITY VEHICLE WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO BED - A pick-up type utility vehicle with an expandable cargo bed, comprises a front seat, a rear seat; the cargo bed, and a screen separating between the rear seat and the cargo bed, on the chassis, the pick-up type utility vehicle further comprising an operating part for moving the screen, and a movement mechanism moving the screen toward the front and back direction by operation of the operating part. | 06-30-2011 |
20110156429 | PICK-UP STYLE UTILITY VEHICLE WITH EXPANDABLE CARGO BED - A pick-up style utility vehicle according to the present invention includes a front seat, a rear seat, a cargo bed expandable in a front direction, and a screen shield arranged at a front end of the cargo bed. The cargo bed can be changed between an expanded state in which the cargo bed is expanded in a front direction to a riding space, and a non-expanded state not occupying the riding space. The screen shield is slidably supported by a vehicle body configuring portion, for example, a guide portion provided on an expandable side panel and extended in a front or rear direction, so as to be movable in a front or rear direction between an expanded position and a non-expanded position. | 06-30-2011 |
Patrick J. Boyle, Dallas, PA US
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20080224892 | System and method for monitoring and estimating energy resource consumption - The present invention discloses a system for monitoring and estimating the consumption of energy resources in real-time. The system includes an interactive user module, a measuring unit and a wireless network. The measuring unit is interfaced to a utility meter. Optionally, the measuring unit can also function as a stand alone device. The measuring unit is further connected to the interactive user module via the wireless network. The system monitors energy resource consumption such as electricity, gas or water consumption in real-time, generates and displays graphs of energy resource consumption over user selected time periods and enables communication with at least one utility company. The system increases the users' awareness of their energy consumption and aids users in dynamic or deregulated pricing environments to shed load when the energy resource is most expensive. With knowledge of their energy use, the users can take proactive steps to control their energy consumption and save money. A method of estimating the energy resource consumption over a period of time is also provided. | 09-18-2008 |
20090030712 | System and method for transferring electrical power between grid and vehicle - The present invention discloses a system for transferring electrical power between a grid and at least one vehicle. The vehicle can be Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) or Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV). The type of vehicle will be recognized and controlled by the system to support demand response and supply side energy management. Vehicle recognition can be carried out by load signature analysis, power factor measurement or RFID techniques. In an embodiment of the invention, the grid is a Smart Grid. The present invention also discloses a method for facilitating electrical power transfer between the grid and the vehicle. | 01-29-2009 |
Patrick J. Boyle, Seattle, WA US
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20090204815 | System and method for wireless device based user authentication - An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed. | 08-13-2009 |
20110154447 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATING A USER OF A COMPUTER APPLICATION, NETWORK, OR DEVICE USING A WIRELESS DEVICE - A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated. | 06-23-2011 |
20140351899 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHENTICATING A USER OF A COMPUTER APPLICATION, NETWORK, OR DEVICE USING A WIRELESS DEVICE - A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated. | 11-27-2014 |
Paul E. Boyle, Wareham, MA US
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20090260580 | Animal Run Line Cornering Mechanism - An animal run line cornering mechanism with a corner component and leash component. The corner component is dumbbell shaped with a narrow body, a ball at one end with an aperture for the line, and a support attachment. The leash component has a tubular line ring with a shaped gap so that it appears C-shaped in end view, and leash ring attached to the line ring. The gap is wider than the corner component body and narrower than the line so that it is captured by the line. The line ring diameter is larger than the corner component ball and line diameters so that it moves freely along the line. The gap is defined by opposed edges of the line ring walls that taper to a rounded apexes. When the body hits the a tapered line ring wall, the body slides along the wall until it slides through the gap. | 10-22-2009 |
Paul M. Boyle, Houston, TX US
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20090314703 | System and Method for Demonstrating Water Filtration and Purification Techniques - The present invention is a portable water filtration/purification system that may be used for educational purposes. It includes a plurality of stackable filtration/purification housings, each of which accommodates a different type of water filtration/purification subsystem. A pressurization cap connectable to each housing provides for pressurizing one, several or all housings stacked in a particular combination or sub-combination. The housings may be color-coded for easy identification of each the type of filter within a particular housing. The water filters or purifiers in the various housing may include, but are not limited to, a sediment filter, a carbon filter, a reverse osmosis filter, a forward osmosis filter, a chemical purifier (or purification sub-system), and/or an ultraviolet light water purifier (or purification sub-system). | 12-24-2009 |
Peter Boyle US
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20110173397 | PROGRAMMABLE STREAM PREFETCH WITH RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION - A stream prefetch engine performs data retrieval in a parallel computing system. The engine receives a load request from at least one processor. The engine evaluates whether a first memory address requested in the load request is present and valid in a table. The engine checks whether there exists valid data corresponding to the first memory address in an array if the first memory address is present and valid in the table. The engine increments a prefetching depth of a first stream that the first memory address belongs to and fetching a cache line associated with the first memory address from the at least one cache memory device if there is not yet valid data corresponding to the first memory address in the array. The engine determines whether prefetching of additional data is needed for the first stream within its prefetching depth. The engine prefetches the additional data if the prefetching is needed. | 07-14-2011 |
Peter Boyle, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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20110219208 | MULTI-PETASCALE HIGHLY EFFICIENT PARALLEL SUPERCOMPUTER - A Multi-Petascale Highly Efficient Parallel Supercomputer of 100 petaOPS-scale computing, at decreased cost, power and footprint, and that allows for a maximum packaging density of processing nodes from an interconnect point of view. The Supercomputer exploits technological advances in VLSI that enables a computing model where many processors can be integrated into a single Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Each ASIC computing node comprises a system-on-chip ASIC utilizing four or more processors integrated into one die, with each having full access to all system resources and enabling adaptive partitioning of the processors to functions such as compute or messaging I/O on an application by application basis, and preferably, enable adaptive partitioning of functions in accordance with various algorithmic phases within an application, or if I/O or other processors are underutilized, then can participate in computation or communication nodes are interconnected by a five dimensional torus network with DMA that optimally maximize the throughput of packet communications between nodes and minimize latency. | 09-08-2011 |
Richard E. Boyle, Philadelphia, PA US
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20120116137 | SINGLE LOOP MULTISTAGE FUEL PRODUCTION - Synthetic fuels are produced from synthesis gas in a four-stage reactor system with a single recycle loop providing the requisite thermal capacity to moderate the high heat release of the reactions and to provide the reactants and reaction environments for the efficient operation of the process. The first stage converts a portion of the synthesis gas to methanol, the second stage converts the methanol to dimethylether, the third stage converts the methanol and dimethylether to fuel and the fourth stage converts the high melting point component, durene, and other low volatility aromatic components such as tri- andtetra-methylbenzenes to high octane branched paraffins. The four-stage catalyst used for hydrotreating is resistant to CO poisoning. The reactions i produce water as a side product that is carried through to a high pressure separator after the fourth stage. The streams from the separator are a liquid fuel stream, a water stream and a gaseous stream that contains light hydrocarbon gases and the unreacted synthesis gas. The larger part of this gas stream is recycled to the inlet of the first stage and mixed with the fresh synthesis gas stream. Alternatively, the fresh synthetic gas stream is mixed with the product of the second stage. The smaller part of the gas stream from the separator is sent to hydrocarbon recovery and to fuel gas used for providing preheat of various streams. The liquid fuel is sent for blending into fuel products, such as gasoline, jet fuel, or diesel, and the water stream can be sent, for example, to the synthesis gas producing plant for steam generation. | 05-10-2012 |
20140199213 | SINGLE LOOP MULTISTAGE FUEL PRODUCTION - Synthetic fuels are produced from synthesis gas in a four-stage reactor system with a single recycle loop providing the requisite thermal capacity to moderate the high heat release of the reactions and to provide the reactants and reaction environments for the efficient operation of the process. The first stage converts a portion of the synthesis gas to methanol, the second stage converts the methanol to dimethylether, the third stage converts the methanol and dimethylether to fuel and the fourth stage converts the high melting point component, durene, and other low volatility aromatic components such as tri- and tetra-methylbenzenes to high octane branched paraffins. The four-stage catalyst used for hydrotreating is resistant to CO poisoning. The reactions i produce water as a side product that is carried through to a high pressure separator after the fourth stage. The streams from the separator are a liquid fuel stream, a water stream and a gaseous stream that contains light hydrocarbon gases and the unreacted synthesis gas. The larger part of this gas stream is recycled to the inlet of the first stage and mixed with the fresh synthesis gas stream. Alternatively, the fresh synthetic gas stream is mixed with the product of the second stage. The smaller part of the gas stream from the separator is sent to hydrocarbon recovery and to fuel gas used for providing preheat of various streams. The liquid fuel is sent for blending into fuel products, such as gasoline, jet fuel, or diesel, and the water stream can be sent, for example, to the synthesis gas producing plant for steam generation. | 07-17-2014 |
Richard King Boyle, Winchester, VA US
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20100314471 | STACKABLE SPRINKLER - A sprinkler is designed to be stacked upon a like sprinkler. The sprinkler includes a spray tube, a sled, a projection extending from either a top or bottom surface of the sled, and a recess formed at the top or bottom surface of the sled. The recess accommodates the projection extending from the sled of the like sprinkler so that the sprinkler can be stacked with the like sprinkler. | 12-16-2010 |
Richard R. Boyle, Milwaukee, WI US
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20100300745 | Metering Enclosure With Specially Hinged Front Cover - A hinged enclosure using two ball-headed screws ( | 12-02-2010 |
Stephen M. Boyle, Blacksburg, VA US
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20100226942 | Producing an immune response for reducing the risk of developing brucellosis - This document relates to materials and methods for producing an immune response for reducing the risk of developing brucellosis. For example, this document provides vaccines for administration to animals as well as methods for producing an immune response against bacteria that cause brucellosis using vaccines provided herein. The vaccines provided herein can be effective for reducing the risk of developing brucellosis from multiple species of | 09-09-2010 |
20120202270 | Producing an immune response for reducing the risk of developing brucellosis - This invention relates to unique antigens in a brucellosis vaccine which Provide an immune response against bacteria which cause brucellosis in cattle and other animals. The vaccine specifically uses L7L12, 85A, Bp26 and/or LeuB and may or may not include GFP with any combination of polypeptides | 08-09-2012 |
20120202271 | Method producing an immune response for reducing the risk of developing brucellosis - This invention relates to unique antigens in a brucellosis vaccine which Provide an immune response against bacteria which cause brucellosis in cattle and Other animals. The vaccine specifically uses Bp26 and LeuB expressed to create the immunity. | 08-09-2012 |
Steven Boyle, Atkinson, NH US
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20100134132 | MONITORING CIRCUIT HAVING A SELF TEST FUNCTION - A measuring apparatus including a self test function, the circuit comprising a capacitor; first to fourth switches; a test signal injector; at least one comparator having a signal input and a reference input the first switch being interposed between a first plate of the capacitor and a first input node, the second switch being interposed between a second plate of the capacitor and a second input node, the third switch being interposed between the first plate of the capacitor and the signal input of the comparator and the fourth switch being interposed between the second plate of the capacitor and a voltage reference, wherein the self test function comprises the steps of i) operating the signal injector to produce a first signal representative of an out of range voltage for an expected voltage difference between the first and second input nodes, and using the signal to cause the at least one comparator to place its output in an error state, and to charge the capacitor to the out of range voltage, ii) isolating the capacitor from the signal injector and voltage reference, and connecting the capacitor between the first and second input nodes such that the voltage stored on the capacitor is overwritten by the voltage difference between the first and second nodes, and iii) and reconnecting the capacitor to the comparator and monitoring the comparator's output. | 06-03-2010 |
Thomas H. Boyle, Amherst, MA US
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20110107484 | Cactaceae Plant named "Gail Glazier" - A plant variety of the Cactaceae family, | 05-05-2011 |
20110119799 | Cactaceae plant named "Rita Scott" - A plant variety of the Cactaceae family, | 05-19-2011 |
Thomas J. Boyle, Lyndhurst, OH US
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20090130459 | GREEN JOINING CERAMICS - A method of green joining ceramic components is disclosed, particularly for use in forming a discharge body for a ceramic metal halide lamp. The process includes providing a first green ceramic component having a male joining surface, and providing a second green ceramic component having a female joining surface dimensioned to matingly receive the first component. The first and second green ceramic components are assembled along the joining surfaces, the assembled components are uniformly heated to join the first and second components. The joined components are next cooled in a cooling bath that uniformly cools the joined components. Thereafter, the joined green part may be inserted in the furnace for debindering and sintering. | 05-21-2009 |
20120306365 | POLYCRYSTALLINE TRANSLUSCENT ALUMINA FOR HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LAMPS - A polycrystalline body comprising a MgO/ZrO2-doped aluminum oxide in which alumina grains have an average size of at least 20 μm and wherein the magnesium oxide is present in an amount of at least 250 ppm and the zirconium oxide is present in an amount of at least about 20 ppm of the weight of the ceramic body, and the magnesium and zirconium oxides are present at a molar ratio of about 1:2 to about 15:1. | 12-06-2012 |
Thomas M. Boyle, Norfolk, MA US
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20100261456 | Method and System for Providing Low-Complexity Voice Messaging - A voice messaging system includes a transceiver, an indicator, a microphone, and a speaker. The transceiver is operable to receive a message from the Internet, and the indicator is operable to announce that the message has been received. The microphone is operable to receive a verbal request to play the message, and the speaker is operable to play the recorded message in response to receiving the verbal request. | 10-14-2010 |
Tim Boyle, Portland, OR US
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20100024253 | METHOD OF MAKING FOOTWEAR - A method of making a shoe and the resulting novel shoe involve forming a sole member with at least one flange member that extends upwardly from the top side of the sole member. An upper member is positioned on the top side of the sole member with the flange member disposed inside of a flange attachment portion. The upper is then attached to the upwardly extending flange member. | 02-04-2010 |
Tom Boyle, Seattle, WA US
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20110291357 | Slider game - The present invention relates to a slider type game for entertainment that can be played indoors or outdoors where the object of the game is to toss a game piece (rounder) that slides on the game surface into one of three holes formed in a game board in order to score points, where the game board is made from plastic or acrylic and the game pieces are made of plastic or powder coated metal, and to play the game a player stands along the side of one of the game boards and tosses the rounders, one at a time, towards the second game board and where points are scored by putting the rounder into a hole on the game board surface. | 12-01-2011 |
Walter A. Boyle, St. Louis, MO US
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20090143294 | METHODS OF TREATING VASODILATORY SHOCK - The invention encompasses methods of decreasing the lumenal diameter of a blood vessel by contacting the vessel with a myosin light chain phosphatase inhibitor. | 06-04-2009 |
20110053847 | METHODS OF TREATING VASODILATORY SHOCK - The invention encompasses methods of decreasing the lumenal diameter of a blood vessel by contacting the vessel with a myosin light chain phosphatase inhibitor. | 03-03-2011 |
Zachary Daniel Boyle, West Babylon, NY US
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20120098194 | Methods and Devices for BandHead Fantasy Sports Games - A wristband fantasy sports game or wristband fantasy sports game played along with an optional board or and optional online score and league tracking system. The playing method comprises (a) selecting a wristband game piece which has one athlete on one side and another athlete on the opposite side or underside. In most versions of the game each wristband has an offensive and defensive player of the same team (b) the opposing player selects a wristband game piece of members comprised of the opposing live sports game or event with one athlete named on each side of the band (c) A live, or recorded sports game is played, on a television, mobile device or computer or any other viewing device and the fantasy game ensues | 04-26-2012 |