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Allen Bradshaw, Sumter, SC US
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20130259771 | High Bias Gel Tube and Process for Making Tube - An improved fluid collection container, containing a gel separation medium, is provided. The gel is disposed in the tube in a manner and geometry that is readily manufacturable, and which overcomes potential gel movement issues. | 10-03-2013 |
Amani Bradshaw, Commerce IS
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20150133176 | METHOD OF ANIMATING MOBILE DEVICE MESSAGES - An system and method for converting standard characters or emoticons in electronic messaging service messages to animated characters. The system and method for animating electronic messages is embodied on a mobile electronic communications device configured through executable software to perform the primary steps of identifying convertible characters, associating convertible characters with a corresponding, stored animation, and converting the associated convertible character with the corresponding animation. Text or emoticons in messages sent over electronic messaging services such as SMS and MMS, is converted into animated characters prior to transmission from the sending mobile electronics communications device. The animated message, or message with contains an animated character, is then received and displayed on the receiving mobile electronic communications device through its conventional MMS messaging handling system. | 05-14-2015 |
Brandon Bradshaw, Raleigh, NC US
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20130117048 | System and Method for Online Automobile Insurance Quoting - The present disclosure describes novel systems and methods for a customer to receive information and/or purchase a product or service while interacting with multiple vendors through a single contact/agency. The customer is able to communicate with the agency through a variety of communication modes. The agency adapts the customer's input as necessary to meet the requirements of the vendors and the agency returns information to the customer so that the customer can conveniently interact with the multiple vendors. The systems and methods allow for the customer to stop and restart the process at various points using any of the communication modes. The agency has the ability to present the customer with prospecting, sales, service, upgrades, cross-sells, and other pre- and post-purchase services at the single point-of-contact agency. | 05-09-2013 |
20130339066 | System and Method for Online Automobile Insurance Quoting - The present disclosure describes novel systems and methods for a customer to receive information and/or purchase a product or service while interacting with multiple vendors through a single contact/agency. The customer is able to communicate with the agency through a variety of communication modes. The agency adapts the customer's input as necessary to meet the requirements of the vendors and the agency returns information to the customer so that the customer can conveniently interact with the multiple vendors. The systems and methods allow for the customer to stop and restart the process at various points using any of the communication modes. The agency has the ability to present the customer with prospecting, sales, service, upgrades, cross-sells, and other pre- and post-purchase services at the single point-of-contact agency. | 12-19-2013 |
Christopher Bradshaw, Sherrard, IL US
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20160120273 | Magnetic Non-piercing Earring - The invention is directed to a non-piercing earring comprising a front member, a rear member, a first magnet, a second magnet, a stop, and a compressible spring. The front member and rear member connect to form a hoop shaped earring. The rear member slides within an inner cavity in the front member. The inner cavity houses a compressible spring to generate a force pushing the rear member toward the user's ear. The terminable ends of the front member and rear member have magnets situated to provide an attractive force and further maintain the earring on the ear of the user. | 05-05-2016 |
Christopher L. Bradshaw, Sherard, IL US
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20150130929 | System for Determining a Liquid Quantity and Orientation - A system including a vessel, an image capturing device, and a processor. The vessel at least partially contacts a liquid, wherein the liquid has a liquid surface that is defined by a quantity of the liquid, a shape of the vessel, and an orientation of the vessel relative to a horizontal plane. The image capturing device is spaced apart from the liquid surface and captures an image thereof. The processor is in communication with the image capturing device for analyzing a characteristic of the image and determining an attribute of the liquid therefrom. | 05-14-2015 |
20150130930 | System for Measuring a Liquid Level and Orientation - A system including a container, an imaging structure, an image capturing device, and a processor. The container at least partially surrounds a liquid. The liquid has a liquid surface that is defined by a quantity of the liquid in the container, a shape of the container, and an orientation of the container relative to a horizontal plane. The imaging structure is positioned in the container. The image capturing device captures an image of the liquid surface and the imaging structure. The processor is in communication with the image capturing device for analyzing a characteristic of the image, and for determining an attribute therefrom. | 05-14-2015 |
Christopher L. Bradshaw, Sherrard, IL US
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20160104968 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR A VEHICLE - An electrical connector comprises a dielectric body having a socket. A plurality of pivotable arms are hinged to the dielectric body. A releasable locking mechanism holds the pivotable arms in a locked position that releases with an outward pulling force exceeding a threshold force. The releasable locking mechanism comprises two or more latch members that are biased by corresponding springs against the corresponding pivotable arms. Each pivotable arm has a protrusion that divides a first region from a second region of the pivotable arm. | 04-14-2016 |
Craig R. Bradshaw, Buford, GA US
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20160040666 | Rotary Injection Valve Systems and Apparatus and Methods for Operating the Same - Implementations described herein comprise fluid rotary injection valve systems and apparatus configured to selectively allow a working fluid to pass from one chamber into another where the fluid flow occurs at predetermined times and flow rates. Such fluid rotary injection valve systems can be useful in connection with rotational equipment and particularly for high speed rotational equipment operating with differential internal and external process pressures. | 02-11-2016 |
David L. Bradshaw, Littleton, CO US
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20140240890 | ANIMAL DEFENSE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention provides an animal defense system with one or more deterrent elements and an apparatus and method for safely deterring an animal which threatens a user. In one embodiment, the device features an electrified deterrent structure comprising arms and linkages. Further, the apparatus may be configured to operate in a variety of user-selected modes that increase effectiveness and reliability in deterring an animal which threatens a user. | 08-28-2014 |
20150362282 | ANIMAL DEFENSE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention provides an animal defense system with one or more deterrent elements and an apparatus and method for safely deterring an animal which threatens a user. In one embodiment, the device features an electrified deterrent structure comprising arms and linkages. Further, the apparatus may be configured to operate in a variety of user-selected modes that increase effectiveness and reliability in deterring an animal which threatens a user. | 12-17-2015 |
Deidre Jane Bradshaw, Indooroopilly AU
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20090317313 | SULFIDISATION PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR ENHANCED RECOVERY OF OXIDISED AND SURFACE OXIDISED BASE AND PRECIOUS METAL MINERALS - A method of treating value bearing material comprising oxidised or surface oxidised mineral values includes the steps of crushing the value bearing material, contacting the crushed material! with a sulfide solution to sulfide the oxidised or surface oxidised mineral values, and adding ions of a selected base metal to the crushed value bearing material. The value bearing material may comprise oxidised or surface oxidised base metal or precious metal minerals. The crushed value bearing material is prepared as a slurry or pulp comprising from 15% to 40% solids and the remainder comprising water. The sulfide solution preferably comprises a soluble sulfidiser such as sodium hydrosulfide and the base-metal ion solution preferably comprises metal salt of base metals like copper or iron. In a preferred embodiment of the method, the sulfide ion concentration in the slurry is measured with an ion-specific probe which measures the sulfide ion concentration as a potential, and the quantity of sulfidiser solution in the slurry is adjusted to maintain the measured sulfide ion concentration at or near the predetermined value. The invention extends to an installation for treating value bearing material according to the method. | 12-24-2009 |
Erik Gawain Bradshaw, Queenstown NZ
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20120256381 | EXOSKELETON AND FOOTWEAR ATTACHMENT SYSTEM - An exoskeleton (E) for connecting footwear to sporting equipment. The exoskeleton has an underfoot base ( | 10-11-2012 |
Gareth Bradshaw, Dublin IE
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20130254375 | ACHIEVING ENDPOINT ISOLATION BY FAIRLY SHARING BANDWIDTH - Computerized methods, systems, and computer-storage media for fairly sharing available bandwidth among endpoints (including physical or virtual machines) of a multitenant environment are provided. Initially, a load balancer of the network is programmed to monitor bandwidth used by the endpoints, respectively, and to compare an aggregation of the usage against a network threshold. Also, the load balancer is equipped to dynamically classify the endpoints using the respective monitored bandwidth. Classifying generally involves designating some endpoints as small entities, which individually consume an amount of bandwidth less than an endpoint threshold, and designating other endpoints as large entities, which individually consume an amount of bandwidth greater than the endpoint threshold. Upon the aggregate bandwidth usage overcoming the network threshold, data packets being sent to or transmitted from the large entities are randomly dropped, while data packets being sent to or transmitted from the small entities are unrestrained. | 09-26-2013 |
Gareth R. Bradshaw, Dublin IE
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20160028847 | ESTABLISHING CACHES THAT PROVIDE DYNAMIC, AUTHORITATIVE DNS RESPONSES - Embodiments are directed to establishing caches that provide authoritative domain name system (DNS) answers to DNS requests. In one scenario, a computer system establishes a cache that stores authoritative DNS answers to DNS queries. The cache corresponds to a specified DNS zone that includes authoritative DNS answers for a subset of DNS queries. The cache is configured to store the authoritative DNS answers for at least a specified period of time during which the authoritative DNS answers are updatable. The cache then receives an update indicating that at least one cached DNS answer is out-of-date and the computer system purges the out-of-date DNS answer from the cache, ensuring that the cache continually provides authoritative DNS answers for DNS queries assigned to the specified DNS zone. | 01-28-2016 |
James Bradshaw, Knoxville, TN US
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20140374628 | Metal Nanoparticles - A method of making metal nanoparticles comprising contacting metal with a diazonium compound substituted with an organic substituent and allowing said metal to react with the diazonium compound thereby forming metal nanoparticles wherein each of said metal nanoparticles comprises a metal core bonded to an outer layer of said organic substituent as well as nanoparticles made by that method. | 12-25-2014 |
Jason L. Bradshaw, Eaton, CO US
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20140276316 | Ankle-Foot Orthosis - An inventive ankle-foot orthosis which transfers a portion of a wearer's weight normally applied to a wearer's foot and ankle to a wearer's calf thereby removing weight bearing stress from the wearer's foot and ankle. | 09-18-2014 |
20140358057 | Toe Walker Orthosis - An orthosis worn on the human foot to restrict foot flexion to correspondingly limit the ability of the orthosis wearer to walk on the toes. | 12-04-2014 |
20160051390 | Ankle-Foot Orthosis - An inventive ankle-foot orthosis which transfers a portion of a wearer's weight normally applied to a wearer's foot and ankle to a wearer's calf thereby removing weight bearing stress from the wearer's foot and ankle. | 02-25-2016 |
Jason R. Bradshaw, Neptune Beach, FL US
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20140373121 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INTERNAL SERVICES TO EXTERNAL ENTERPRISES - In certain embodiments, a system for providing internal services to third party enterprises comprises a memory module operable to store credentials associated with each of a plurality of third party enterprises, an interface module operable to receive a service request associated with a particular third party enterprise, the service request including a token associated with the particular third party enterprise, and a processing module operable to validate the particular third party enterprise, determine a particular internal service offered by an enterprise that is the subject of the service request, the interface module further operable to forward the service request to the particular internal service, receive results corresponding to the service request generated by the particular internal service, and communicate the results corresponding to the service request to the particular third party enterprise, and the memory module further operable to store the results corresponding to the service request. | 12-18-2014 |
Jeff Bradshaw, St. Marys CA
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20110024960 | MULTI-STAGE SWITCHABLE INERTIA TRACK ASSEMBLY - A two vacuum actuated switch mechanism is provided within an engine or hydromount. First and second ports are provided along a peripheral portion of an inertia track assembly. A decoupler or vacuum diaphragm is selectively exposed to vacuum through a first port. Under the influence of the vacuum, the decoupler can no longer oscillate. If vacuum is applied only to the decoupler, and not and idle diaphragm, the fluid is forced through a low frequency inertia track which creates high levels of damping and low frequencies. If vacuum is also applied to the decoupler and the idle diaphragm, the high frequency inertia track is opened and causes the fluid to flow therethrough. This creates a high frequency dynamic rate dip. Alternatively, if no vacuum is applied to either the decoupler or the idle diaphragm, the decoupler is allowed to freely oscillate creating a decoupled state for low input displacements. Higher input displacements results in fluids being forced through the low frequency inertia track. An integrated accumulator is disposed between the port and the decoupler to reduce or eliminate air resonance response, buffering the pumping effect of the decoupler in a decoupled state. | 02-03-2011 |
Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, Pensacola, FL US
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20160020955 | Policy Governed Software Agent System & Method of Operation - A system and method for deploying software agents in a policy-governed environment. The use of over-arching policies to control the actions and interactions of the software agents preserves desirable agent autonomy without allowing unwanted and potentially unpredictable (or at least difficult-to-predict) agent behavior. The system allows the agents to be deployed in a high-assurance environment. | 01-21-2016 |
Jonathan Bradshaw, Ebersberg DE
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20120117009 | CONSTRUCTING A BAYESIAN NETWORK BASED ON RECEIVED EVENTS ASSOCIATED WITH NETWORK ENTITIES - Records of events associated with network entities in a network environment are received, where the network entities are selected from hardware entities, software entities, and combinations of hardware and software entities. The records of the events are identified to identify relationships between events associated with different ones of the network entities, where the records of the events identify corresponding network entities impacted by the events. A Bayesian network is constructed based on the analyzing, wherein the constructed Bayesian network is able to make predictions regarding relationships between events associated with the network elements. | 05-10-2012 |
Jonathan Bradshaw, Dietikon CH
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20140313627 | ACTIVE SNUBBER TOPOLOGY - Exemplary embodiments are directed to an snubber circuit and a power converter having an active circuit. The snubber circuit includes a series connection of a first diode and a first inductor connected between a first interfacing point and a first connection point, a second diode connected between a second connection point and a second interfacing point, a series connection of a third diode and a second inductor between a third interfacing point and the second connection point, a switching device connected between the first connection point and the third interfacing point, and a first capacitor connected between the first connection point and the second connection point. The first, the second, and the third diode are forward-biased along a path between the first interfacing point and the second interfacing point and through the third interfacing point. | 10-23-2014 |
Kelli J. Bradshaw, Flint, MI US
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20150057091 | RETAINER CAP FOR SHAFT ASSEMBLY - In one aspect, a retainer cap for a rolling element shaft assembly having a yoke, a solid shaft, and a tubular shaft is provided. The retainer cap includes a body having a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an inner surface defining an internal cavity to receive the tubular shaft, an axial end surface disposed at the first end and defining a first opening to receive the solid shaft, and a second opening defined in the body second end to receive the tubular shaft after insertion through the first opening. The retainer cap further includes a first tab extending from the axial end surface into the internal cavity, and a second tab extending from the axial end surface into the internal cavity. | 02-26-2015 |
Kenneth Bradshaw, Bear, DE US
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20150084631 | MRI SCANNER - Systems and methods for improving patient comfort and throughput of magnetic resonance imaging by providing at least one patient imaging area outside a bore of a magnet of a magnetic resonance imaging device. An embodiment of an apparatus for providing at least one patient imaging area outside the bore comprises a first shim disposed external to and spaced apart from a first opening of the bore to form a first patient imaging area between the first shim and the first opening, wherein the first shim is configured to direct a magnetic field of the magnet into the first patient imaging area to provide a first magnetic field in the first patient imaging area. Methods of magnetic resonance imaging outside the bore are also disclosed. | 03-26-2015 |
20160022142 | COIL SYSTEMS FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A RF coil compression system for use with an MRI system configured to image a patient's breast is disclosed. In one embodiment, the compression system comprises a first compression plate comprising a first plurality of RF coil elements, which is positioned in a plane oriented orthogonal to a direction of the main magnetic field and the first RF coil elements having a reception sensitivity to a B1 field and is orthogonal to a main magnetic field of the MRI system. The compresses system may further comprise a second compression plate, configured to be positioned opposing the first compression plate and orthogonal to the superior-inferior direction, the second compression plate comprising a second plurality of RF coil elements, the second RF coil elements having a reception sensitivity to a B1 field oriented in a direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction and to the main magnetic field of the MRI system. | 01-28-2016 |
Kenneth Bradshaw, Etobicoke CA
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20120242337 | MRI Imaging Probe - A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) probe apparatus is described. The MRI imaging probe includes a coil section having an imaging coil, and a handle section connected to the coil section. The handle section having a phase shifter circuit with inductors, capacitors, and coax line electrically connected and configured to provide appropriate phase shift. The handle section further having a coaxial cable winding electrically connected to the imaging coil, and wound cylindrically, and having a slot therethrough between the ends of the cylindrical winding. The handle section further having a pre-amp circuit mounted on a substrate and electrically connected to the cylindrical coax winding. | 09-27-2012 |
Matthew Bradshaw, Palatine, IL US
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20140284132 | TRANSFER CASE SKID SHIELD - A skid shield for attachment to vehicle side rails for protecting an underbody vehicle component, where the vehicle has a cross member mounted to the side rails with mounting hardware and receiving holes, includes a body and a skid plate. The body extends from the first side rail to the second side rail and around the underbody of the vehicle component. The body has at least one frame member. The at least one skid plate is attached to the frame member. The skid shield also includes first and second attachment brackets that attach the frame member to the side rails. The attachment brackets have receiving holes for receiving a fastener. The receiving holes are configured for alignment with the receiving holes in the side rails. The fastener fastens both the attachment bracket of the skid shield and the mounting hardware of the cross member to the side rails. | 09-25-2014 |
Maxfield Paul Bradshaw, Oakville CA
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20130142902 | MOLDING APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is, amongst other things, a molding apparatus that includes a core ring ( | 06-06-2013 |
20150110916 | MOLDING APPARATUS - Disclosed herein is, amongst other things, a mold stack that includes a core insert, a core ring, and a split insert that are configured to cooperate, in use, to define a molding cavity. The core insert defines a ring seat on a medial portion thereof upon which the core ring may be seated, in use, in cooperation with a mounting interface thereon. The split insert defines a pocket that extends coaxially through a second projecting portion thereof within which to receive a projecting portion of the core ring. The core ring and the split insert being further configured to define a core ring-to-split insert parting line that is within the pocket of the split insert. The core ring further defines a first split insert seat for receiving the second projecting portion of the split insert. | 04-23-2015 |
Maxfield Paul Bradshaw, Etobicoke CA
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20150352766 | MOLD POSITIONING DEVICE - Disclosed herein, amongst other things, are structure and steps for positioning a first mold part of a mold on a mold mounting face in an injection molding machine. In particular, the structure and steps may include a positioner that is configured to connect the first mold part to part of the injection molding machine, wherein the positioner is adjustable to position the first mold part across the mold mounting face. | 12-10-2015 |
Michael Bradshaw, Jamestown, NY US
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20130000030 | Pool Cover Hanging Assembly - A pool cover hanging assembly includes a plurality of pool cover hanging devices. Each pool cover hanging device includes a rim engaging element including a pool wall abutting portion, a horizontally adjustable member coupled to the pool wall abutting portion at a first end, and a vertically adjustable connecting member coupled to the horizontally adjustable member. Each device also includes a vertically extending rod having a top end and a bottom end, the rod lying parallel to the exterior surface of the pool sidewall and being coupled at the top end to the vertical member of the rim engaging element. A rack arm is removably coupled to the vertically extending rod, wherein the removable rack arm is adapted to support a pool cover in a stored position. | 01-03-2013 |
Michael C. Bradshaw, Bartlett, IL US
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20150362118 | COMPRESSIBLE DEVICE FOR FREEZE MITIGATION - A system includes an enclosure and a compressible device. The enclosure forms a confined space where water can accumulate in ambient conditions that fluctuate between freezing and non-freezing water temperatures. The enclosure can contain a protected item within at least a portion of the confined space. The compressible device is within at least the portion of the confined space and compresses under pressure from an uncompressed state to a compressed state that increases the available volume for water within the confined space. The compressible device compresses from the uncompressed state to the compressed state under a first pressure force created by the expansion of frozen water within the enclosure. The first pressure force is less than a second pressure force capable of damaging the enclosure or the protected item. | 12-17-2015 |
Michael J. Bradshaw, Bountiful, UT US
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20150049078 | MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVE INTERACTIVE IMAGE PROJECTION - The projection of interactive images such that different images are pre-edited so that when projected, the image is better suited for viewing from a particular perspective. Thus, a variety of images might be projected such that some are suitable for one perspective, some are suitable for another perspective, and so forth. For instance, one image might be edited so that when projected, the projected first image is presented for better viewing from a first perspective. Another image might be edited so that when projected, the projected second image is presented for better viewing from a second perspective. | 02-19-2015 |
20150049308 | PROJECTOR FOR PROJECTING VISIBLE AND NON-VISIBLE IMAGES - A projector that projects a visible image as well as a non-visible image. The non-visible image might be used for any purpose, but an example is in order to provide depth information regarding physical item(s) interacting with the projected visible image. The projector includes multiple projecting units (e.g., one for each pixel to be displayed), each including light-emitting elements configured to emit light in the visible spectrum. Some or all of those projecting units might also include an emitting element for emitting light in the non-visible spectrum so as to collectively emit a non-visible image. Optics may be positioned to project the visible image and the non-visible image. A depth sensing module detects depth of surfaces within the scope of the non-visible image using a reflected portion of the non-visible image. | 02-19-2015 |
Nathan Bradshaw, Pickering CA
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20140288985 | COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING OBJECTIVES ASSOCIATED WITH AN ORGANIZATION - Disclosed are methods, apparatus, systems, and computer readable storage media for managing objectives in an organization. A server may receive an objective at a first level of an objective hierarchy. The objective may be associated with a completion indicator providing progress towards completing the objective. Other objectives at a lower level of the objective hierarchy may be determined. The other objectives may also include completion indicators. The progress of the completion indicator of the objective at the first level of the objective hierarchy may be based on the completion indicators of the objectives at the lower level of the objective hierarchy. | 09-25-2014 |
Paul Bradshaw, Newton, MA US
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20130195248 | Hand-Held X-Ray Backscatter Imaging Device - Apparatus for imaging items behind a concealing barrier. A source of penetrating radiation is contained entirely within a housing. A spatial modulator forms the penetrating radiation into a beam and sweeps the beam to irradiate an inspected object. A detector generates a scatter signal based on penetrating radiation scattered by contents of the inspected object, and a sensor senses motion relative to a previous position of the apparatus with respect to the inspected object. A processor receives the scatter signal and generates an image of the contents of the inspected object based at least on the scatter signal. The housing may be adapted for singled-handed retention by an operator | 08-01-2013 |
Paul L. Bradshaw, Pembroke Pines, FL US
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20140026896 | COMPOSITE ORAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE - Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have an integral retention band interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bite pad can include a second spacer that are configured to maintain the spacing of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth of a user during clenching or upon an impact to the jaw. Methods for the manufacture of composite oral appliances are also disclosed. The methods include forming a composite oral appliance over a model of a user's mouth. | 01-30-2014 |
Phillip Bradshaw, Western Australia AU
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20110122980 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONISING STATIONS WITHIN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND STATIONS FOR USE THEREIN - A system for synchronising stations in a communications network comprising: at least one airborne or space-based vehicle; and at least two stations, each station having receiver means in data communication with the at least one airborne or space-based vehicle and control means in data communication with the receiver means and in control communication with a communication means. When each receiver means receives a synchronisation signal from the at least one airborne or space-based vehicle each receiver means forwards the synchronisation signal to its respective control means. The respective control means processes the synchronisation signal to determine the operational frequency required by its respective communication means to maintain or establish communication with the other station. The respective control means also operates to control its respective communication means to change to the determined operational frequency. | 05-26-2011 |
Rakeem Bradshaw, Louisville, KY US
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20160081500 | Flexible Pillow Device - A flexible pillow device is provided that is formed of a plurality of pillow members connected in an aligned arrangement. The pillow members are connected along their sides and are pivotable relative to one another to form either a flat or arch configuration. The device is useful for serving as a one of a flat pillow, one that can conform to an underlying shape, or one that can form a free-standing arch shape with an open interior. In one embodiment, the pillow members include a first side portion that is aligned with an adjacent pillow member, and with a second side portion that is faceted inward to allow adjacent pillows to form against one another when in an arch configuration. Another embodiment contemplates rounded pillow members. When in an arch configuration, the open interior accommodates a user's arm for sleeping on one's side or when sleeping with a partner. | 03-24-2016 |
Scott H. Bradshaw, Ottawa CA
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20080306478 | Method and Apparatus for Electrochemically Dissolving Selected Regions of Conducting Objects in Tissue - A method and apparatus are described for selectively removing parts of a conducting object imbedded in tissue using an electrolytic process. The method includes steps for protecting the surrounding tissue from damage during the electrolytic process. Applications for the invention include sectioning surgical and/or post-mortem tissue for gross and microscopic examination, in situations where the tissue is complicated by the presence of a metal implant. | 12-11-2008 |
Sean Bradshaw, Rockford, IL US
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20160083078 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF FAILED SELECTOR LEVER - A selector lever with two detent plates and corresponding detent pins that travel along a shaft includes a float that moves with each of the detent pins. When a detent pin fails, a float pin remains engaged with a catch, thereby preventing rotational movement of the shaft. | 03-24-2016 |
20160083079 | SELECTOR LEVER WITH INDEPENDENT SLIDES - A selector lever with redundant detent pins and detent plates and a method for using the selector lever to test for a failure of one or more detent pins. The selector lever includes at least two slides for independently moving the detent pins within the detent plates. The independent slides allow one detent pin to remain engaged. With only one detent pin engaged, the operator may test the ability to move the shaft and conclude whether or not the detent pin has failed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160085258 | SELECTOR LEVER WITH FAILURE INDICATION FEATURES - A selector lever with redundant detent pins and detent plates and a method for using the selector lever to test for a failure of one or more detent pins. The detent plates include a plurality of slots connected by a channel that corresponds to a disengaged position, enabling the detent pin to be moved from one slot to another. The selector lever includes one or more obstructing features in the channels of the detent plates. The selector lever further includes indicators for comparing the location of the shaft with the location of the obstructing features while the slide is in the disengaged position. | 03-24-2016 |
20160085259 | VISUAL FAILURE INDICATION FOR SELECTOR LEVER - A selector lever that comprises a shaft rotatably attached to a pivot and arranged between two detent plates, each of the detent plates having a plurality of slots arranged for receiving a detent pin located on the shaft. Each of the plurality of slots on each of the two detent plates is defined by a radial depth. One or more of the plurality of slots is a failure detection slot having an extended radial depth. When one of the detent pins has failed, the opposing detent pin is allowed to travel into the extended radial depth when placed in the failure detection slot. This action reveals a failure indicator, providing a visual indication that one of the detent pins has failed. | 03-24-2016 |
Steven Bradshaw, Matieland ZA
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20100200300 | ELECTROMAGNETIC TREATMENT OF CONTAMINATED MATERIALS - A method for separating a hydrocarbon content from a hydrocarbon contaminated matrix is disclosed. The method comprises controlling a water content of a feed material comprising the hydrocarbon contaminated matrix; continuously conveying the feed material into a treatment cavity ( | 08-12-2010 |
Terry Bradshaw, Newton, KS US
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20150089684 | Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. | 03-26-2015 |
20150232870 | TRANSGENIC PLANTS WITH ENHANCED AGRONOMIC TRAITS - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced trait. | 08-20-2015 |
Thomas Bradshaw, New York, NY US
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20150080115 | WAGER MARKET CREATION AND MANAGEMENT - Methods and systems are provided herewith for creating and managing wagers on possible states or outcomes within a live event, such as outcomes of at-bats, innings, and other subparts of a sporting event or other event. An initial state and multiple possible future states of a performance parameter of the event may be determined based on state information of the event. A betting market may be created based on probabilities and odds determined for the possible future states. The betting market may be closed at a time after bets are received and before an end of an initial state. A payout may be made to a winner who selected the correct outcome of the performance parameter. | 03-19-2015 |
Tom Bradshaw, Knoxville, TN US
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20140246361 | SLIDING WALL HOPPER METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES - Methods, systems, and device are provided for utilizing a sliding wall hopper. A sliding wall hopper may include one or more sliding walls that may slide with respect to one or more outer supports of the hopper. The one or more sliding walls may make contact with at least a portion of the material moving through the hopper. The material may be discharged to at least a hopper discharge or a conveyor device. Some embodiments may be configured for use with biomass as the material, but other materials may also be utilized. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246362 | SLIDING WALL HOPPER METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES - Methods, systems, and device are provided for utilizing a sliding wall hopper. A sliding wall hopper may include one or more sliding walls that may slide with respect to one or more outer supports of the hopper. The one or more sliding walls may make contact with at least a portion of the material moving through the hopper. The material may be discharged to at least a hopper discharge or a conveyor device. Some embodiments may be configured for use with biomass as the material, but other materials may also be utilized. | 09-04-2014 |
Victoria D. Bradshaw, Lakewood, CO US
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20150033451 | SLEEVE ACCESSORY - A sleeve accessory includes a sleeve and a fastening system for attaching the sleeve to a shoulder strap of another clothing item. The sleeve accessory is preferably removable and replaceable, and enables a user to adapt to changing environments or social situations by attaching or detaching the sleeve accessories as desired. Sleeve accessories may be provided in a variety of designs, colors, or patterns, to permit coordination with other clothing, or to permit mixing and matching of colors and patterns to increase the versatility of a wardrobe. In some examples, the sleeve accessory may include a decorative pattern, a logo, or other distinctive markings. | 02-05-2015 |
William M. Bradshaw, St. James, NY US
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20160033344 | STRUCTURAL SHEAR LOAD SENSING PIN - A shear load sensing pin comprising a pin housing having a longitudinal bore therethrough and a strain sensing element disposed in the bore and extending around a complete circumference of an inside wall of the pin surrounding the bore. The strain sensing element extends substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the pin, so that shear loads can be measured from changes in resistance of the strain sensing element. The strain sensing element can be formed of one or several wires that are wrapped around the circumference of the inside wall of the pin. | 02-04-2016 |
W. Matthew Bradshaw, Spicewood, TX US
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20140240890 | ANIMAL DEFENSE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention provides an animal defense system with one or more deterrent elements and an apparatus and method for safely deterring an animal which threatens a user. In one embodiment, the device features an electrified deterrent structure comprising arms and linkages. Further, the apparatus may be configured to operate in a variety of user-selected modes that increase effectiveness and reliability in deterring an animal which threatens a user. | 08-28-2014 |
20150362282 | ANIMAL DEFENSE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention provides an animal defense system with one or more deterrent elements and an apparatus and method for safely deterring an animal which threatens a user. In one embodiment, the device features an electrified deterrent structure comprising arms and linkages. Further, the apparatus may be configured to operate in a variety of user-selected modes that increase effectiveness and reliability in deterring an animal which threatens a user. | 12-17-2015 |