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Brian D. Alfing, Tucson, AZ US
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20110240647 | CONTAINER WITH FOIL SEAL - A container includes a housing and a cover which may be wholly or partially removed to open the container. A foil seal is used to seal the joint between the housing and the cover. The foil seal is internal to the container. The foil seal separates during opening of the cover, respective parts of the foil seal remaining with the housing and the cover. The foil seal may be a metal or metal-containing foil, for example being an aluminum, steel, or titanium foil, or a metalized plastic foil. A cutter, such as a serrated edge, may be positioned to facilitate cutting of the foil seal during cover opening. The container may be part of a seeker assembly with the housing being a seeker housing, and the cover being a removable or hinged cover that protects an optical seeker during some portions of flight, such as during launch of a spacecraft. | 10-06-2011 |
Brian D. Amrine, Goleta, CA US
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20110176029 | Multispectral and Colorimetric Imaging System - Methods and apparatus enable capture of images of a scene in response to various spectral distributions of light, as well as processing of the captured images to adjust them and, in the case of particular sets of spectral distributions, to derive images accurately representing the colors of the scene. | 07-21-2011 |
Brian D. Arffa, Franklin, MA US
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20090113393 | REVEALING NEW ERRORS IN EDITED CODE - Under the present invention, a first (e.g., unedited) set of code will be compiled and analyzed to produce a first set of results that includes a set of errors. A second set of code, which represent an edited version of the first set of code will be compiled and analyzed to produce a set of results that includes another set of errors. Thereafter, the second set of errors will be filters so that errors appearing from the compilation and analysis of the first set of code are excluded. This filtered set of errors can than be presented to the user. The present invention will leverage, among other things, a static code analyzer and a filtering tool to achieve these results. | 04-30-2009 |
Brian D. Bammel, Rochester Hill, MI US
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20110111237 | RELEASE ON DEMAND CORROSION INHIBITOR COMPOSITION - Disclosed is cross-linking process for cross-linking polymeric chains in a coating composition. In one embodiment the process utilizes a Hantzsch dihydropyridine reaction to form reaction products including cross-linking polymeric resin chains having beta-keto ester functions using a source of aldehyde and a source of ammonia or a primary amine to form a permanent dihydropyridine bond between the beta-keto ester functions. The novel cross-linking reaction can occur at lower temperatures compared to typical cross-linking reactions and can occur in aqueous solutions that have a neutral to mildly alkaline pH of from 6 to 11. The novel cross-linking reaction provides many advantages to performing cross-linking of polymeric chains in coating resins. | 05-12-2011 |
Brian D. Bammel, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20100291307 | RELEASE ON DEMAND CORROSION INHIBITOR COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a release on demand type corrosion inhibitor composition for a metal substrate formed from only non-electrically conductive film forming copolymer(s); a nitrogen containing functional group X, where the group X comprises a pyridine, a dihydropyridine, a pyrrole, an imidazole, or a mixtures thereof; and a metallate anion. The metallate anion binds to a nitrogen in the functional group X by ion pairing. A localized rise in pH is believed to cause release of the anion via a protonation/deprotonation reaction and the released anion suppresses the corrosion formation. The coating composition includes no electrically conductive polymers. | 11-18-2010 |
20110076486 | WATER-BASED ADHESIVE FOR LAMINATION OF POLYMERS TO METAL SUBSTRATES - What is disclosed is a water-based adhesive composition that is an aqueous dispersion or emulsion of a polymer component having functional groups that are inactive in a reversible manner in the adhesive composition as prepared; and a water-soluble, or water emulsion, or dispersion of a cross linker component having functional groups wherein the functional groups are inactive in a reversible manner in the adhesive composition as prepared. Preferably the adhesive composition has a pH of from 7 to 11 and a volatile stabilizing base component is used to inactivate the functional groups and to provide the pH. The functional groups in the polymer component and the cross linker component are activated when the volatile base is removed during lamination heat treatment. The adhesive composition can be used to adhere a variety of plastic films to metal substrates without reliance on non-water-based adhesives. | 03-31-2011 |
20110114225 | CROSS LINKING THIN ORGANIC COATING RESINS TO SUBSTRATES THROUGH POLYFUNCTIONAL BRIDGING MOLECULES - Disclosed is a method for providing an anti-corrosion protective coating to a metal substrate that uses a coating composition comprising a resin and a polyfunctional bridging molecule to both bind to the resin and to chelate the bound polymeric resin directly to the metal substrate. One category of polyfunctional bridging molecules preferably includes at least one amine function to bind to a resin and at least one carboxylate, thiol, silane, phenolate, acetoacetonate, imine, phosphate, or phosphonate function to chelate to a metal substrate. It is theorized that the amine function can bind to certain pendent chains in coating resins through a Michael addition reaction while the carboxylate, thiol, silane, phenolate, acetoacetonate, imine, phosphate, or phosphonate functions chelate to the metal substrate. These polyfunctional bridging molecules provide an organic binding of the resin to the metal substrates. | 05-19-2011 |
20110117381 | MILDLY ALKALINE THIN INORGANIC CORROSION PROTECTIVE COATING FOR METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed is a neutral to alkaline inorganic chrome-free conversion coating composition that can be applied directly to a metal surface without a phosphatizing pre-treatment and that provides significant corrosion protection to the surface. The conversion coating composition preferably has a pH of from about 6 to 11 and more preferably from 8 to 10. The coating composition includes at least one element from group IVB of the Periodic table and at least one element from group VB of the Periodic Table. Preferably, the coating composition includes from 1 to 7% by weight of the at least one element from group IVB and from 0.20% to 2.00% by weight of the at least one element from group VB. The conversion coating composition is a dry in place coating and being chrome free it does not have the environmental issues associated with chrome-based coatings. The coating composition is very versatile and can accommodate addition of a wide variety of organic coating resins which can be added directly to the coating composition thus eliminating multistep coating processes. | 05-19-2011 |
20120121929 | MILDLY ALKALINE THIN INORGANIC CORROSION PROTECTIVE COATING FOR METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed is a neutral to alkaline inorganic conversion coating composition that can be applied directly to a metal surface without a phosphatizing pre-treatment and that provides significant corrosion protection to the surface. The coating composition is very versatile and can accommodate addition of a wide variety of organic polymers which can be added directly to the coating composition thus eliminating multistep coating processes. | 05-17-2012 |
20150024195 | NOVEL CROSS-LINKING MECHANISM FOR THIN ORGANIC COATINGS BASED ON THE HANTZSCH DI-HYDROPYRIDINE SYNTHESIS REACTION - Disclosed is cross-linking process for cross-linking polymeric chains in a coating composition. In one embodiment the process utilizes a Hantzsch dihydropyridine reaction to form reaction products including cross-linking polymeric resin chains having beta-keto ester functions using a source of aldehyde and a source of ammonia or a primary amine to form a permanent dihydropyridine bond between the beta-keto ester functions. The novel cross-linking reaction can occur at lower temperatures compared to typical cross-linking reactions and can occur in aqueous solutions that have a neutral to mildly alkaline pH of from 6 to 11. The novel cross-linking reaction provides many advantages to performing cross-linking of polymeric chains in coating resins. | 01-22-2015 |
Brian D. Begnaud, Jr., Youngsville, LA US
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20110030512 | Tubular Joining Apparatus - An apparatus for making and/or breaking a threaded connection between a first tubular and a second tubular according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure may include a spinner operable to spin the first tubular relative to the second tubular; a zero-side-load (“ZSL”) device operable to relieve the transverse force induced on the threaded connection in response to the spinner spinning the first tubular; a torque wrench operable to rotate the first tubular relative to the second tubular; and a back-up wrench operable to grip the second tubular. | 02-10-2011 |
Brian D. Bibighaus, Houston, TX US
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20130247681 | TORSION MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A torsion measurement device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device includes a component having a marked surface and an optical sensor. The marked component and the optical sensor may be attached to a tube or other elongate member and positioned to enable the optical sensor to measure angular deflection of the tube from rotation of the marked component with respect to the optical sensor. The angular deflection may be combined with other data to determine applied torque and torsional stress on the tube or other elongate member. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
Brian D. Braiser, Howell, MI US
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20140002659 | CAMERA FOR VEHICULAR APPLICATIONS | 01-02-2014 |
Brian D. Carnick, New Baltimore, MI US
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20080203039 | Junction box assembly with T-shaped aligning protrusion - A junction box assembly includes first and second structures, such as upper and lower cases. T-shaped aligning protrusions extend beyond an edge of a sidewall of the second structure and mate with a receiving member contained in the first structure. When the first structure is being aligned with the second structure, chamfers on the T-shaped aligning protrusion may be provided to help start the alignment process before the first and second structures are joined together. This allows for faster and easier assembly of the junction box and helps to reduce the mating forces between the first and second structures. | 08-28-2008 |
Brian D. Choules, Washington, UT US
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20090136560 | COATED MEDICAL DEVICE - A coated medical device ( | 05-28-2009 |
20100049309 | COATED MEDICAL DEVICE - A coated medical device ( | 02-25-2010 |
20110264197 | COATED MEDICAL DEVICE - A coated medical device ( | 10-27-2011 |
20140005541 | COATED MEDICAL DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140178563 | COATED MEDICAL DEVICE - A coated medical device ( | 06-26-2014 |
Brian D. Choules, Lafayette, IN US
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20100016953 | Anchoring Barb for Attachment to a Medical Prosthesis - Disclosed is an anchoring element for an implantable prosthesis that includes a barb, wherein the anchoring element, which includes a basal portion, comprises a thin layer of material, such as a cannula or sheet of metal, that extends or wraps at least partially around the strut of the prosthesis to which it is attached. The barb is configured to extend outward from the basal portion to penetrate adjacent tissue. The anchoring element is either permanently affixed to the strut, such as by laser or spot welding, crimping, or some other method of bonding, or allowed to slide longitudinally over the strut between two points or stops in order to relieve any excessive loads placed upon the barb that could cause fracture. The anchoring element and strut may be configured to limit axial rotation of the barb, while still allowing longitudinal movement. In another embodiment, the slidable anchoring element may be manipulated following initial deployment to reorient the barb toward the implantation site. | 01-21-2010 |
20110106115 | INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM HAVING STRUTS - An attachment system for attaching an intravascular device to a vessel wall of a body vessel is disclosed. The attachment system has an intravascular device having a first end and a second end. The intravascular device defines a longitudinal axis along a length thereof. Several struts are connected to one or more ends of the intravascular device. Each strut is configured to move along a strut path relative to the longitudinal axis between an expanded state for engaging the vessel wall and a collapsed state for delivery or retrieval. Each strut has a free end configured to engage the vessel wall in the expanded state. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106120 | INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM HAVING TUBULAR EXPANDABLE BODY - An attachment system for attaching an intravascular device to a vessel wall of a body vessel is disclosed. The attachment system includes a tubular expandable body defining a lumen therethrough. The tubular expandable body is configured to move between an expanded state to contact the body vessel and a collapsed state for delivery or retrieval. The tubular expandable body is configured to contact the vessel wall along the length of the tubular expandable body in the expanded state when deployed in the body vessel. An intravascular device is held to the exterior side of the tubular expandable body and is configured to contact the vessel wall when the tubular expandable body is in the expanded state and the system is deployed within a body vessel. | 05-05-2011 |
20110160844 | INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM HAVING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - An attachment system for attaching an intravascular device to a vessel wall of a body vessel is disclosed. The attachment system includes an intravascular device and biological attachment material connected to the intravascular device. The biological attachment material is configured to attach the intravascular device to the vessel wall. | 06-30-2011 |
Brian D. De Haaff, Menlo Park, CA US
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20120166287 | WANT ADVERTISEMENT BASED ONLINE MARKETPLACE - A computing device to provide want advertisements (want ads) to a plurality of want ad responders in an online marketplace comprising a processor to execute instructions and a memory coupled with the processor. The memory stores instructions cause the processor to generate the online marketplace. The online marketplace includes a want ad responder interaction module, a want ad submitter interaction module, and a want tracker module. The want tracker module is configured to match want trackers with want ads based on details in the want ads and details in the want trackers, and automatically rank the matching want trackers. The want tracker module automatically grants marketplace privileges want ad responders having matching want trackers based, at least, on their respective want trackers' rankings, and charges a fee, that is at most an amount associated with each want tracker, to the want ad responders that were granted marketplace privileges. | 06-28-2012 |
Brian D. Dotterer, Shelby Township, MI US
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20120298044 | ADJUSTABLE PET FORAGING FEEDER AND WOBBLE TOY - The feeder toy is designed for cats and small dogs. The device is formed from a non-toxic, eco-friendly food grade plastic. The rounded, weighted profile provides a self-propelled motion, eliminating the need for any batteries. The innovative design wobbles and moves about the floor, forcing a pet to move and interact with the toy in order to eat. The unique food-dispensing hole adjusts by rotating the two ends; allowing for different sized dry food and dispensing rates. Holes at the bottom allow trapped bits to escape. The two ends come apart for easy filling and cleaning. | 11-29-2012 |
Brian D. Faldasz, Montague, MA US
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20130267860 | SEED-BEAT SELECTION METHOD FOR SIGNAL-AVERAGED ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY - An improved method for selection of a seed beat for performing signal averaging on electrocardiograms (“ECGs”). The invention improves upon the prior art by extending the search for seed beats further into the electrocardiogram time-series and by searching all three orthogonal electrocardiographic channels. The method successfully locates seed beats even in suboptimal ECGs dramatically improving the success rate for analyzing ECGs eliminating the need to re-perform ECG analysis thus improving efficiency and reducing delay in discovery of dangerous arrhythmias. | 10-10-2013 |
Brian D. Faldasz, Littleton, MA US
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20100143905 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MULTIVALENT BINDING AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE OF RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TESTS - The invention provides reagents and methods for multivalent binding and quantitative capture of components in a sample. In one aspect, reagents and methods for diagnostic assay for antigen, ligand, binding agent, or antibody are provided. Compositions of a non-natural or deliberately constructed nucleic acid-like polymeric scaffold are provided, to which multiple antibodies, peptides or other binding agents can be affixed by hybridization of a oligonucleotide: binding agent complex such that the nucleic acid: binding agent construction displays multivalent behavior when interacting with a multivalent analyte. Methods for constructing and using the scaffolds are described. Such compositions may include assembly of mixed specificity binding agents such that the composition displays multivalent binding behavior against a target containing mixed analytes which can be bound by the construct to effect a binding affinity increase such as is observed in avidity reagents against single analytes expressed multiply on the target analyte. A manufacturing method for producing rapid diagnostic assays in a decentralized manner is also described. The method generates net economic advantages over conventional diagnostic manufacturing practices. | 06-10-2010 |
20110165559 | Lateral flow based methods and assays for rapid and inexpensive diagnostic tests - The invention provides reagents and methods for lateral flow assays and quantitative capture or determination of components, including cells, in a sample. In one aspect, reagents and methods for diagnostic assay are provided. In one embodiment an assay for determining T cell numbers, particularly a CD2+ CD4+ T cell assay is provided. A manufacturing method for producing rapid diagnostic assays in a decentralized manner is also described. The method generates net economic advantages over conventional diagnostic manufacturing practices. | 07-07-2011 |
Brian D. Fesen, Hoboken, NJ US
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20090254565 | SUBSEQUENT TAILORING OF A SIGN-UP PAGE BASED ON A SEARCH ENGINE QUERY - The invention provides a method of processing data including, receiving a URL at a server computer system, utilizing the URL at the server computer system to extract a plurality of server search results from a data store, and transmitting the server search results from the server computer system to the user computer system. | 10-08-2009 |
20120290563 | Subsequent Tailoring Of A Sign-Up Page Based On A Search Engine Query - The invention provides a method of processing data including, receiving a URL at a server computer system, utilizing the URL at the server computer system to extract a plurality of server search results from a data store, and transmitting the server search results from the server computer system to the user computer system. | 11-15-2012 |
Brian D. Follstad, Seattle, WA US
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20110053265 | Cell Culture Performance with Betaine - This invention relates generally to the field of cell culture. More particularly, the invention relates to improving viability of recombinant cell cultures and the yields of secreted polypeptides therefrom by the addition of betaine to the tissue culture medium. | 03-03-2011 |
20140255993 | MAMMALIAN CELL CULTURE - The invention provides a method for culturing mammalian cells. The method provides greater control over cell growth to achieve high product titer cell cultures by changing the temperature of the cell culture and/or by starving the cells in their asparagine supply. | 09-11-2014 |
Brian D. Gragg, San Diego, CA US
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20120274692 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND METHODS THEREOF - A method of detecting fluid drops ejected from a fluid applicator unit having nozzles. The method includes establishing a detection zone to detect detection fluid drops transmitted therein and ejecting a set of detection fluid drops through a set of nozzles of the fluid applicator unit through the detection zone to a detection receiving member. The method also includes ejecting a set of warm-up fluid drops through an other set of nozzles to a warm-up receiving member in a manner in which the set of warm-up fluid drops bypasses the detection zone. The method also includes detecting the set of the detection fluid drops ejected into the detection zone. | 11-01-2012 |
Brian D. Green, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20090096810 | METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY REMOTING WINDOWS - Methods and apparatus for the display of an image at a remote computer, where the image includes a graphical object to be at least partially omitted from the image displayed at the remote computer. Different regions of the desktop are identified and processed by different capture methods, in such a way as to achieve the desired result while keeping the computational cost low. Applications include the sharing of a local user's desktop with remote users without sharing a local user interface. | 04-16-2009 |
Brian D. Hahnlen, Plympton, MA US
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20100301772 | Simplfied lighting control system - The invention offers an improvement in lighting control systems by providing a simplified power switching control system (i.e., using direct AC line voltage or DC current power switches instead of low voltage switches that control higher-current-capable relays) that controls the power to the power supplies that drive the light producing devices in a plurality of luminaires or lighting fixtures in a given installation. The lighting control system facilitates multiple modes of lighting configurations while requiring fewer switches that the prior art and also being easier to operate. The system supports the simultaneous use of multiple lighting technologies. Other embodiments showing extensions to the invention are also disclosed. | 12-02-2010 |
Brian D. Halevie-Goldman, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20090239826 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE REGULATION OF HOMOCYSTEINE LEVELS WITHIN THE BODY - Described herein is a method for reducing levels of the harmful metabolic waste product of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), homocysteine, and provide vitamin and other nutritional co-factors that reduce the production of homocysteine and either re-methylate homocysteine back to S-adenosylmethionine, or facilitate its conversion downstream to cystathione. The method of the invention may be achieved by administering 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate, methylcobalamin, and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of betaine, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, N-acetyl-cysteine, and other cofactors. | 09-24-2009 |
20140235569 | COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF S-ADENOSYLMETHIONINE WITHIN THE BODY - Described herein is a method for increasing levels of S-adenosylmethionine within the human body without administering S-adenosylmethionine directly. The method of the invention may be achieved by administering one or more of L-methionine, methylcobalamin, 5-Methyl tetrahydrofolate, betaine, and malic acid, together with at least one compound selected from the group consisting of folic acid, vitamin B12, magnesium, calcium, and other cofactors. | 08-21-2014 |
Brian D. Horneijer, Corvallis, OR US
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20130019678 | Limiting travel of proof mass within frame of MEMS device - A micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) device includes a proof mass and a frame. The proof mass is to movably travel within the frame. | 01-24-2013 |
Brian D. Hu, Upland, CA US
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20100112924 | ACTIVE MATERIAL ENABLED PRESSURE RELEASE VALVES AND METHODS OF USE - A pressure relief valve includes a housing and vane that is movable to one of an open position and a closed position. A linear actuator mechanically couples between the movable vane and the housing. The linear actuator is a wire device fabricated from a shape memory alloy. An actuable latching system is configured to retain the movable vane in one of the open position and the closed position for an indeterminate time period. | 05-06-2010 |
20140273790 | ACTIVE MATERIAL ENABLED PRESSURE RELEASE VALVES AND METHODS OF USE - A valve includes a housing and vane that is movable to a predetermined position. An actuator mechanically couples to the movable vane. The actuator is a wire device fabricated from shape memory alloy which, when activated, urges the movable vane toward the predetermined position. A power supply is configured to activate the actuator in response to an activation command and an indication that the movable vane is not in the predetermined position. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian D. Humrichouser, San Francisco, CA US
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20130031106 | SOCIAL NETWORK POWERED QUERY SUGGESTIONS - Automatic suggestion for search query formulation is facilitated by considering social network information. A plurality of search queries can be identified as a function of a partial search query specified by a user and search history of one or more social network contacts of the user. Subsequently, these identified queries can be ranked to aid determination of a subset of the identified queries to suggest for query completion. Further, query suggestions resulting from a social network contact can be annotated to set them apart from other query suggestions. | 01-31-2013 |
Brian D. Jones, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20140184267 | COMPENSATED IMPEDANCE CALIBRATION CIRCUIT - Aspects of the invention provide for compensating impedance calibration circuits. In one embodiment, a compensated impedance calibration circuit, includes: a variable resistor network including a tunable resistor and a fixed resistor; and an external resistance network including a target external precision resistor and a parasitic distribution resistance; wherein a resistance of the variable resistor network is proportional to a resistance of the external resistance network, such that a ratio of an output voltage of the variable resistor network to a power supply voltage is constant. | 07-03-2014 |
20150035559 | COMPENSATED IMPEDANCE CALIBRATION CIRCUIT - Aspects of the invention provide for compensating impedance calibration circuits. In one embodiment, a compensated impedance calibration circuit, includes: a variable resistor network including a tunable resistor and a fixed resistor; and an external resistance network including a target external precision resistor and a parasitic distribution resistance; wherein a resistance of the variable resistor network is proportional to a resistance of the external resistance network, such that a ratio of an output voltage of the variable resistor network to a power supply voltage is constant. | 02-05-2015 |
Brian D. Justin, Jr., Forest, VA US
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20120262350 | ACCESSORY SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED MULTIBAND ANTENNA - An accessory system ( | 10-18-2012 |
Brian D. Kamas, Cheektowaga, NY US
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20130318912 | ARTICLE DISPENSING - An apparatus for dispensing sorbent canisters into containers includes a first wheel and a second wheel, disposed to rotate with each other. A first plate is disposed between the first and second wheels and a second plate is disposed on a side of the second wheel opposite the first wheel. | 12-05-2013 |
20130320033 | ARTICLE DISPENSING - An apparatus for dispensing sorbent canisters into containers includes a first wheel and a second wheel, disposed to rotate with each other. A first plate is disposed between the first and second wheels and a second plate is disposed on a side of the second wheel opposite the first wheel. | 12-05-2013 |
20140116843 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ORIENTING ARTICLES - An apparatus for orienting articles includes a bowl having a sidewall and angled relative to horizontal, a disc disposed in the bowl and rotatable relative to the bowl, the disc having a radius proximate its outer periphery defining a groove sized to receive one of the articles in a predetermined orientation, and a diverter for diverting canisters contained in the groove through an outlet in the sidewall of the bowl. | 05-01-2014 |
Brian D. Koblenz, Seattle, WA US
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20100165565 | DATA CENTER - A data center inside a shipping container having a lower plenum and an upper plenum in its interior. Heated air in the upper plenum exits therefrom into a plurality of heat exchangers adjacent thereto. Air cooled by the heat exchangers travels toward and enters the lower plenum. The data center includes a plurality of carriages each having an equipment receiving portion located between an open bottom portion in open communication with the lower plenum, and an open top portion in open communication with the upper plenum. Fans inside each of the carriages draw cooled air up from the lower plenum into the open bottom portion of the carriage, blow the cooled air up through the equipment receiving portion thereby cooling any computing equipment received therein, and vent the cooled air through the open top portion into the upper plenum. | 07-01-2010 |
20130103330 | Phase-Level Power Management in an Information Technology Facility - Techniques are provided for managing the infrastructure (power distribution chain) of an information technology (IT) facility, sometimes referred to herein as a data center, comprising hierarchically arranged low-level and higher level components. This power distribution chain management occurs at the phase-level (i.e., at each of the phases of power that are utilized in the power distribution chain). In one example, characteristics representing the consumption of power of one or more of the low-level components are obtained. Based on the obtained characteristics, the power consumption for each of a plurality of the higher-level components is determined. Based on the power consumption determined for each of the plurality of higher-level components, a global power consumption, at the phase-level, for the entire power distribution chain is determined at the one or more low-level components. | 04-25-2013 |
20130128455 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR MODULE HOUSING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RACKS - A system is provided in one example embodiment that includes at least one rack for electronic equipment, each rack including: at least one sensor configured to measure an environmental condition, an air conditioning system, an ingress port configured to allow air to flow into a corresponding rack from an environment surrounding the racks, and an egress port configured to allow air to flow out of a corresponding rack and into the environment surrounding the racks. The system also includes a housing that surrounds the racks and that defines the environment surrounding the racks. The air that flows out through the egress ports of the racks conditions the air in the environment surrounding the racks. | 05-23-2013 |
20150011152 | DATA CENTER - A data center inside a shipping container having a lower plenum and an upper plenum in its interior. Heated air in the upper plenum exits therefrom into a plurality of heat exchangers adjacent thereto. Air cooled by the heat exchangers travels toward and enters the lower plenum. The data center includes a plurality of carriages each having an equipment receiving portion located between an open bottom portion in open communication with the lower plenum, and an open top portion in open communication with the upper plenum. Fans inside each of the carriages draw cooled air up from the lower plenum into the open bottom portion of the carriage, blow the cooled air up through the equipment receiving portion thereby cooling any computing equipment received therein, and vent the cooled air through the open top portion into the upper plenum. | 01-08-2015 |
Brian D. Korty, Chesterbrook, PA US
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20130175333 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSOCIATING A MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A PREEXISTING SUBSCRIBER ACCOUNT - A method for associating a mobile electronic device with a preexisting subscriber account includes capturing a matrix barcode image presented on a display by a first device. The matrix barcode image is encoded with first device identification data that identifies the first device. The first device identification data is associated with a preexisting subscriber account stored in a subscriber database. The method further includes extracting the first device identification data from the matrix barcode image, and obtaining mobile device identification data that identifies a mobile electronic device. The method further includes transmitting a message to a device manager server, the message including the first device identification data, the mobile device identification data and a request to associate the mobile device identification data with the preexisting subscriber account associated with the first device identification data. | 07-11-2013 |
Brian D. Kuebert, Oak Ridge, NC US
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20120059694 | FUEL DISPENSER APPLICATION FRAMEWORK - A fuel dispenser utilizing an application framework that comprises at least two portions, the first of which is configured to communicate with all devices, including those that handle confidential or sensitive customer data, while the second portion is configured to communicate only with devices that do not handle confidential or sensitive data. The application framework also comprises two frame buffers, one of which is only accessible by the first, secure portion. Additionally, the first portion determines which frame buffer is used by a display module to transmit data to a display in order to present a graphical representation of the data. | 03-08-2012 |
Brian D. Kuhnley, Maple Grove, MN US
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20100174341 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea. | 07-08-2010 |
20110160794 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea. | 06-30-2011 |
20110202106 | OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, systems and methods for nerve stimulation for OSA therapy. | 08-18-2011 |
20120192874 | OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The system is adapted to send an electrical signal from an implanted neurostimulator through a stimulation lead to a patient's nerve at an appropriate phase of the respiratory cycle based on input from a respiration sensing lead. External components are adapted for wireless communication with the neurostimulator. The neurostimulator is adapted to deliver therapeutic stimulation based on inputs. | 08-02-2012 |
Brian D. Labatte, Montreal CA
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20100169272 | Concurrent Engineering Conflict Manager - A conflict manager according to the present invention is provided for managing concurrent engineering. A common work area is provided and accessible by engineers who also maintain local work areas. The conflict manager immediately notifies users when a drawing file on the common work area is modified. The conflict manager further includes locking, versioning and conflict functionalities. | 07-01-2010 |
Brian D. Lakamp, Malibu, CA US
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20090319575 | INDIVIDUALIZING AND ENCRYPTING ON-DEMAND MEDIA CONTENT IN RETAIL KIOSKS - A system for selecting and recording data, comprising: a local storage unit for storing a subset of media content items and other content; a content selection unit to display a catalog of the media content items and other content, to allow a customer to browse, search, and select a media content item and other content from the catalog of media content items and other content, to retrieve the selected media content item and other content from the local storage unit if the selected media content item and other content is found in the subset, and otherwise to retrieve the selected media content item from a remote storage unit, the content selection unit configured to cache the retrieved media content item and other content in the local storage unit for a period of time based on the popularity of the retrieved media content item; a financial transaction unit to determine the cost of the retrieved media content item and other content and display the cost for review and payment by the customer; and an authoring system configured to format, encode, encrypt, and write the media content item and other content onto an article of media when the customer makes the payment. | 12-24-2009 |
20110106918 | REMOTE ACCESS MANAGEMENT - A remote access management service for enabling remote access to an item of media content stored in a network device from a remote device, said network device including a remote access server application program and account information identifying said remote device, and said remote device including a remote access client application program, the service including: an interface configured to provide network connections to said network device and said remote device; and a remote access management application program to collect information on remote access analysis by monitoring remote access transactions between said remote device and said network device, said remote access management application program operating to receive a remote access request from said remote access client application program including said account information and a content identifier indicating said item of media content | 05-05-2011 |
20140026227 | METHOD FOR GENERATING A SECURE COPY OF MEDIA DATA - A system for transferring verified media data. The system comprising: an item of content storing the media data, and having an associated serial number; a computing device including a first storage device and a network interface; a secure copying application program; a secure copy of the media data generated by the secure copying application program and stored on the first storage device; a verification server including a serial number database and having a network connection to the computing device through the network interface, wherein the secure copying application program generates the secure copy after verifying the serial number is valid and active by communicating with the verification server; and a portable copy of the media data, including license information, generated from the secure copy by the secure copying application program. | 01-23-2014 |
Brian D. Langue, Hillsboro, OR US
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20080245458 | TIRE TRACTION DEVICE SECURING APPARATUS - A tire traction device securing apparatus having a plurality of elastic tensioning arms extending radially from a central hub, each of the plurality of elastic tensioning arms removably attachable to a tire traction device to provide a tension force directed toward the central hub to secure the tire traction device to the tire. In an embodiment, the plurality of arms and central hub are of an elastomeric material to form a monolithic body; coupled to each tensioning arm of the monolithic body is a hook to removably attach the tire traction device securing apparatus to the tire traction device and thereby secure the tire traction device to the tire. | 10-09-2008 |
20100186862 | TIRE TRACTION DEVICE SECURING APPARATUS - A tire traction device securing apparatus having a plurality of elastic tensioning arms extending radially from a central hub, each of the plurality of elastic tensioning arms removably attachable to a tire traction device to provide a tension force directed toward the central hub to secure the tire traction device to the tire. In an embodiment, the plurality of arms and central hub are of an elastomeric material to form a monolithic body; coupled to each tensioning arm of the monolithic body is a hook to removably attach the tire traction device securing apparatus to the tire traction device and thereby secure the tire traction device to the tire. | 07-29-2010 |
Brian D. Leshin, Mokena, IL US
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20080214140 | POWERED PATCH PANEL - A powered patch panel (PPP) is disclosed that inserts power in mid-span regions of a network and provides fault-tolerance at the power supply level and the power-plane level. Information such as physical location, port status and policy enforcement information may be locally stored and utilized by a processor of the PPP to achieve network control and monitoring. A network management system and/or element management system may be provided to interface with processors of PPPs to achieve network monitoring, control and policy enforcement goals. | 09-04-2008 |
20100015847 | Intelligent Inter-Connect and Cross-Connect Patching System - An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network. | 01-21-2010 |
20100090846 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING A PATCH CORD END CONNECTION - Systems and methods for detecting a patch cord connection are presented. The insertion of a patch cord into a device jack physically closes a circuit, thereby permitting determination of the patch cord connection. The connection of only one side of a patch cord to a jack is able to be determined. In addition, a particular jack with which a patch cord is connected is able to be determined. | 04-15-2010 |
20110234416 | Systems and Methods for Detecting a Patch Cord End Connection - Systems and methods for detecting a patch cord connection are presented. The insertion of a patch cord into a device jack physically closes a circuit, thereby permitting determination of the patch cord connection. The connection of only one side of a patch cord to a jack is able to be determined. In addition, a particular jack with which a patch cord is connected is able to be determined. | 09-29-2011 |
20110244698 | Intelligent Inter-Connect and Cross-Connect Patching System - An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network. | 10-06-2011 |
20110255611 | Powered Patch Panel - A powered patch panel (PPP) is disclosed that inserts power in mid-span regions of a network and provides fault-tolerance at the power supply level and the power-plane level. Information such as physical location, port status and policy enforcement information may be locally stored and utilized by a processor of the PPP to achieve network control and monitoring. A network management system and/or element management system may be provided to interface with processors of PPPs to achieve network monitoring, control and policy enforcement goals. | 10-20-2011 |
20120309211 | Intelligent Inter-Connect and Cross-Connect Patching System - An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network. | 12-06-2012 |
20130217247 | Intelligent Inter-Connect and Cross-Connect Patching System - An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network. | 08-22-2013 |
20140219134 | Intelligent Inter-Connect and Cross-Connect Patching System - An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that provide visible and audible cues for connecting and disconnecting patch cords in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. Systems of the present invention also monitor patch cord connections in a network. | 08-07-2014 |
Brian D. Leutz, Mcdonough, GA US
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20090099585 | LANCING DEVICE WITH MULTI-LANCET CARTRIDGE - A lancing device and a removable and replaceable multi-lancet cartridge for use in connection therewith are disclosed. The multi-lancet cartridge is advanced through sequential lancets, and anti-reverse features prevent reverse advancement of the cartridge. Interlocks are provided to prevent double-cocking the device, to reduce the likelihood of jamming of the mechanism. Improved trigger mechanisms and depth control mechanisms are provided. | 04-16-2009 |
20100106174 | LANCING DEVICE AND MULTI-LANCET CARTRIDGE - A medical lancing device including a replaceable multi-lancet cartridge. The lancing device includes a drive mechanism, an activation mechanism, and an advancing mechanism. The advancing mechanism includes a linear-pull slide that is moved in and out to operate an indexing ratchet mechanism, a cam-guided charger mechanism, and a cam-guided lancet cap displacement mechanism. The indexing ratchet mechanism sequentially advances the lancets in the cartridge to an active position. The cam-guided charger mechanism charges the drive mechanism and separates the cap from the active lancet. And the cam-guided cap displacement mechanism moves the separated cap from the lancing stroke path of the active lancet. The activation mechanism then releases the charged active lancet to traverse the unobstructed lancing stroke path to pierce the subject's skin at a desired lancing site. | 04-29-2010 |
20130289598 | CAP DISPLACEMENT MECHANISM FOR LANCING DEVICE AND MULTI-LANCET CARTRIDGE - A medical lancing device including a replaceable multi-lancet cartridge. The lancing device includes an advancing mechanism that advances lancets within the cartridge into an active position, separates a protective cap from the active lancet, and energize a drive mechanism of the lancing device. A cap displacement mechanism moves the separated cap out of the travel path of the active lancet. In a first example embodiment, the cap displacement mechanism includes a cantilevered spring arm that displaces the detached cap of the active lancet. In a second example embodiment, the cap displacement mechanism includes a spring-biased cam-driven plunger that displaces the detached cap of the active lancet. Then an activation mechanism releases the energized active lancet to traverse the unobstructed lancing stroke path to pierce the subject's skin at a desired lancing site. | 10-31-2013 |
Brian D. Lichty, Brantford CA
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20100272687 | MUTANT VIRUSES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides mutant viruses with a decreased ability to block nuclear transport of mRNA or protein in an infected cell which are attenuated in vivo. The mutant viruses of the present invention may also be capable of triggering the anti-viral systems of normal host cells while remaining sensitive to the effects of these systems. The present invention further provides for the use of the mutant viruses in a range of applications including, but not limited to, as therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and infections, as vaccines and adjuvants, as viral vectors, and as oncolytic and cytolytic agents for the selective lysis of malignant or infected cells. | 10-28-2010 |
Brian D. Lumpkin, Jr., Brandon, MS US
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20100061074 | DAMPENED SERIES CAPACITOR PLATFORM - An electrical platform includes a support structure for bearing electrical equipment; two or more legs extending from the support structure; a brace extending between at least two of the legs; and a damper arranged on the brace. | 03-11-2010 |
Brian D. Maffett, Cookeville, TN US
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20090304480 | Large-Scale Watercraft Storage System - In a watercraft storage system a “wishbone” or U-shaped cradle liftable and rotatable by an overhead crane comprises adjustable air filled hull supports to either side of a boat hull and a keel support toward the stem of the watercraft. The cradle central opening clears a cantilever storage rack support beam assembly allowing the watercraft lo be lowered onto or raised from the cantilever storage rack support beam assembly by an overhead traveling crane. To substantially reduce any longitudinal swaying of the cradle and watercraft during raising and lowering, a system or diagonal anti-sway bracing cables that automatically retract and extend is employed. In the preferred embodiment, the cradle is lowered into a water-filled channel within the storage structure to re-float the watercraft. A watercraft to be stored can be brought into the channel which contains alignment means to accurately position the watercraft over the cradle. The cradle can thereby be lifted properly, moved to a storage rack location and accurately stored on the cantilever storage rack support beam assembly. | 12-10-2009 |
20120114417 | Large-Scale Watercraft Storage System - A watercraft storage system, a ‘wishbone’ or U-shaped cradle, liftable and rotatable by an overhead crane, comprises adjustable air filled hull supports to either side of a boat hull and a keel support toward the stem of the watercraft. The cradle central opening clears a cantilever storage rack support beam assembly allowing the watercraft to be lowered onto or raised from the cantilever storage rack support beam assembly by an overhead traveling crane. To substantially reduce any longitudinal swaying of the cradle and watercraft during raising and lowering, a system of diagonal anti-sway bracing cables that automatically retract and extend is employed. In the preferred embodiment, the cradle is lowered into a water-filled channel within the storage structure to re-float the watercraft. A watercraft to be stored can be brought into the channel which contains alignment means to accurately position the watercraft over the cradle. | 05-10-2012 |
Brian D. Marry, Andover, CT US
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20130098047 | COMPARTMENT COOLING FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A gas turbine engine includes a first pump driven by a spool, an air-oil cooler downstream of the first pump. A second pump driven by the spool and an air-air precooler downstream of the second pump, the air-air precooler downstream of the air-oil cooler. A compartment is downstream of the precooler to receive a cooling air from the precooler. | 04-25-2013 |
Brian D. Mathweg, Vancouver, WA US
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20130081295 | BOTTLE DRYER - A bottle dryer is provided for drying beer bottles and includes a flat plane of notched bottle drying holes into which 12 oz, 22 oz, and/or Grolsch type beer bottles can be inserted top down. In some embodiments, a first angled plane of notched bottle drying holes is deposed to one side of said flat plane into which 12 oz, 22 oz, and/or Grolsch type beer bottles can be inserted top down at an angle from the flat plane. The bottle dryer can further include a second angled plane of notched bottle drying holes deposed to another side of said flat plane opposite the side to which the first angled plane of notched bottle drying holes is attached, and angled at a mirror image angle to said first angled plane of notched bottle drying holes, such that when bottle are inserted in each of the bottle drying holes in said flat plane and in said first and second angled planes, the bottles are displayed in a fan arrangement and do not contact each other. | 04-04-2013 |
Brian D. Mertel, Simpsonville, SC US
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20120037384 | MATTOCK - A striking tool that includes a head having a first longitudinal axis that extends through a cutting edge, an eye, and a striking end of the head. A handle is coupled to the eye and includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion that extends between the first end portion and the second end portion. A second longitudinal axis extends through and along the center of the first end portion and intersects the first longitudinal axis to define a connection point of the handle and the head. A third longitudinal axis extends through the second end portion of the handle and intersects the first longitudinal axis to define an offset point. The intermediate portion of the handle is curved so that the offset point is located on the first longitudinal axis between and spaced apart from the connection point and the cutting edge. | 02-16-2012 |
Brian D. Minert, Orem, UT US
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20130016115 | ACTIVITY RECORDING OF CONTACT HANDLING SYSTEM AGENTSAANM Minert; Brian D.AACI OremAAST UTAACO USAAGP Minert; Brian D. Orem UT USAANM Peterson; DavidAACI LehiAAST UTAACO USAAGP Peterson; David Lehi UT US - Methods and apparatus for recording agent activity and display information optionally redacting sensitive information from the recorded imagery prior to review by the agent's supervisor in a contact handling system are disclosed. The method can include recording image data displayed to the agent on a visual display during interaction by the agent with the contact media. The method can include audio recordings of what the agent heard and spoke that are combined with the recorded image data to simultaneously display the video and audio to a supervisor for quality assurance in the contact handling system. The method can further include modifying one or more selected pixels of the recorded image data to automatically exclude information from the recorded image data thereby creating redacted image data. | 01-17-2013 |
Brian D. Nelson, Birchwood, MN US
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20090143764 | INFUSION CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH REDUCED BACKFLOW - Catheters assemblies having structural configurations operable to reduce backflow along the catheter assembly track, and methods of making and using such catheter assemblies. Catheters assemblies in accordance with embodiments of the present invention find use in various applications including the treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. An exemplary catheter assembly includes, in one illustrative embodiment, a flexible proximal catheter body portion, and a distal portion of a smaller diameter than the body portion. The distal portion includes a sealed distal tip or end and one or more side flow openings to permit flow of therapeutic substance from the catheter along an axis that is different than, e.g., skewed relative to, a longitudinal axis of the distal portion of the catheter assembly. | 06-04-2009 |
20090187149 | BURR HOLE ANCHORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Anchors for securing a therapy delivery device such as a therapy catheter relative to a burr hole, and systems and methods for using the same. Anchors in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure may include various apparatus for securing the therapy catheter relative to the burr hole. Exemplary anchors may include one or more of a connector for selectively connecting the therapy catheter to an external therapy source, and a shearing mechanism for shearing the therapy catheter to the desired length. | 07-23-2009 |
20100217196 | CATHETER SYSTEMS HAVING FLOW RESTRICTORS - Infusion catheter systems and methods are described herein that incorporate flow restrictors to balance flow to multiple target sites serviced by delivery catheters. Fluids may be delivered to the target sites using multiple separate delivery catheters or through multiple separate lumens located in the same delivery catheter. Flow balancing may be performed between multiple catheters that are fed from a single fluid source, between multiple separate lumens in a single delivery catheter that are also fed from a single fluid source. Multiple catheters may be fluidly connected to one or more flow restrictors housed within an anchor or in another embodiment, a catheter may be fluidly connected to a restrictor housed in one anchor and another catheter fluidly connected to a second anchor wherein each of the restrictors is also fluidly connected to a single fluid source. Two or more anchors may be fed from a single source, with each anchor containing one or more flow restrictors that feed one, two or more delivery catheters that are attached to each of the anchors (i.e., each anchor may be attached to one, two, three, or more delivery catheters). | 08-26-2010 |
20110004159 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTRAPARENCHYMAL DRUG INFUSION - A system for performing an intraparenchymal drug infusion including a pump device, a delivery tube, a sensor, and a processor. The tube is fluidly coupled to the pump device, establishing an infusate pathway from the pump to an infusate exit port of the delivery tube. The sensor is positioned to sense a parameter indicative of pressure in the infusate pathway. Finally, the processor is programmed to generate information indicative of infusate delivery effectiveness of a drug infusion procedure based upon information from the sensor. In some embodiments, the processor generates a net infusion pressure profile, such as a pressure-time curve, and prompts display of the pressure profile to a neurosurgeon for subsequent evaluation of infusate delivery effectiveness. | 01-06-2011 |
20110270187 | BODY PORTAL ANCHORS AND SYSTEMS - Anchors for securing a therapy device such as a therapy catheter relative to a burr hole, and systems and methods for using the same. Anchors in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure may include a connector for securing the therapy catheter to a delivery catheter, wherein the connector is independently and removably attachable to the anchor. The connector may secure the therapy catheter relative to the burr hole and isolate forces that may otherwise tend to disrupt the placement of the therapy catheter. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270231 | CLAMPING CATHETER CONNECTORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Catheter connectors, systems, and methods in which one or more catheters are attached to a connector. In the illustrated embodiment, the catheter is retained relative to the connector by inward radial compression between an outer surface of a hollow connector pin inserted into the catheter, and a clamping arm that pivots relative to the connector pin and pushes against an outer surface of the catheter. One or more sleeves may slide over the clamping arm to bias the clamping arm radially inwardly. | 11-03-2011 |
20120065625 | CATHETER/PUMP CONNECTOR WITH GUIDE SURFACE AND SYSTEM/METHOD FOR USING SAME - Connectors and methods for connecting medical tubing (e.g., catheters) to an implantable infusion pump are described herein. In some embodiments, the connectors may include a housing having an internal guide surface that assists in guiding the connector onto a stem port received by the connector when the connector is misaligned with the stem port. | 03-15-2012 |
20120083739 | RETAINER FOR IMMOBILIZING AN IMPLANTED CATHETER DURING STYLET RETRACTION, AND STYLET HOLDER FOR USE WITH SAME - Devices, systems, and methods for immobilizing an implanted catheter tip while a catheter stylet is withdrawn from the catheter. In one embodiment, a cannula system is included that incorporates a catheter retainer securable to an immobilized guide cannula. The retainer may include one or more surfaces that operatively engage the catheter and effectively restrain the catheter relative to a head of the guide cannula. Other embodiments may also include a stylet holder operable to engage the stylet with a consistent and repeatable clamping force that is independent of clinician-applied force. | 04-05-2012 |
20120083742 | CANNULA SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMMOBILIZING AN IMPLANTED CATHETER DURING CATHETER ANCHORING - Devices, systems, and methods for immobilizing an implanted catheter tip while the catheter is anchored relative to surrounding tissue. In one embodiment, a cannula system is included that incorporates a cinch tube for guiding the catheter to a target site within a body. The cinch tube may define a cinch window to receive therein a cinch member operable to immobilize and occlude the catheter. The cinch tube may also include an elongate opening proximate the cinch window. The elongate opening allows extraction of a portion of the catheter and subsequent severing of the catheter above the cinch window/occlusion site. | 04-05-2012 |
20130274672 | INFUSION CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH REDUCED BACKFLOW - Catheters assemblies having structural configurations operable to reduce backflow along the catheter assembly track, and methods of making and using such catheter assemblies. Catheters assemblies in accordance with embodiments of the present invention find use in various applications including the treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. An exemplary catheter assembly includes, in one illustrative embodiment, a flexible proximal catheter body portion, and a distal portion of a smaller diameter than the body portion. The distal portion includes a sealed distal tip or end and one or more side flow openings to permit flow of therapeutic substance from the catheter along an axis that is different than, e.g., skewed relative to, a longitudinal axis of the distal portion of the catheter assembly. | 10-17-2013 |
20140236091 | BODY PORTAL ANCHORS AND SYSTEMS - Anchors for securing a therapy device such as a therapy catheter relative to a burr hole, and systems and methods for using the same. Anchors in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure may include a connector for securing the therapy catheter to a delivery catheter, wherein the connector is independently and removably attachable to the anchor. The connector may secure the therapy catheter relative to the burr hole and isolate forces that may otherwise tend to disrupt the placement of the therapy catheter. | 08-21-2014 |
20140276416 | Socketed Portal Anchors and Methods of Using Same - Anchors for securing a medical device relative to a body portal, wherein the anchors may accommodate most any implantation trajectory through the portal. Such anchors may further secure the device along any such trajectory without imparting undesirable biasing forces that may shift the device from its intended implanted location. In some embodiments, the anchor is configured as a burr hole anchor including a spherical member contained in a socket of the anchor such that orientation of the spherical member is permitted about three mutually perpendicular axes. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276417 | STEPPED CATHETERS WITH FLOW RESTRICTORS AND INFUSION SYSTEMS USING THE SAME - A stepped catheter comprising a distal portion of smaller diameter than a proximal portion, wherein the distal portion defines a flow aperture configured to deliver fluid passing through the catheter from the proximal portion to the flow aperture. The catheter may include a flow restrictor located within a lumen of the catheter at or near the flow aperture. A filter element may also be included and located within the lumen of the catheter at a location upstream of the flow restrictor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276418 | Socketed Portal Anchors and Methods of Using Same - Anchors for securing a medical device relative to a body portal, wherein the anchors may accommodate most any implantation trajectory through the portal. Such anchors may further secure the device along any such trajectory without imparting undesirable biasing forces that may shift the device from its intended implanted location. In some embodiments, the anchor is configured as a burr hole anchor including a spherical member contained in a socket of the anchor wherein the socket may be collapsed to lock the spherical member along a particular trajectory. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian D. Nereim, Winter Springs, FL US
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20090148279 | GAS TURBINE BELLY BAND SEAL ANTI-ROTATION STRUCTURE - A seal strip assembly for use in a turbomachine having a plurality of stages including rotationally driven disks, and arms on opposed portions of adjoining disks to define paired arms with a space therebetween. The seal strip assembly includes a seal strip positioned in the space between the paired arms and having opposing edges for locating in slots formed in opposed faces of the paired arms. An anti-rotation block is provided, where a portion of the anti-rotation block is removably located in opposed openings formed in the paired arms and is engaged with the seal strip to resist movement of the seal strip relative to the paired arms. A detachable engagement member is detachably fastened to the anti-rotation block for maintaining the anti-rotation block in engagement with the seal strip. | 06-11-2009 |
20090191050 | SEALING BAND HAVING BENDABLE TANG WITH ANTI-ROTATION IN A TURBINE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The turbine includes a plurality of successive stages each having a rotatable disk and blades carried thereby. A pair of adjacent rotatable disks define an annular gap therebetween and have respective opposing sealing band receiving slots aligned with the annular gap. At least one of the rotatable disks has at least one notch therein coupled to the respective sealing band receiving slot, and a sealing band is in the opposing sealing band receiving slots to seal the corresponding annular gap. The sealing band includes at least one sealing strip and at least one movable locking tang carried thereby and extending into the at least one notch to define an anti-rotational feature for the sealing band. | 07-30-2009 |
20140112766 | GAS TURBINE INCLUDING BELLY BAND SEAL ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE - A sealing band is located in opposing sealing band receiving slots of adjacent turbine disks to seal an annular gap therebetween. A through hole is defined in one of the disks, wherein the through hole defines a longitudinal hole axis and extends to the sealing band receiving slot in the disk. At least one engagement feature is defined on the disk and extends laterally of the through hole, perpendicular to the longitudinal hole axis. A pin member extends through the hole and is positioned within the sealing band receiving slot passing through an opening in the sealing band for resisting movement of the sealing band relative to the disk. The pin member includes a laterally extending cooperating feature positioned in engagement with the engagement feature for retaining the pin within the opening in the sealing band. | 04-24-2014 |
20140119899 | BELLY BAND SEAL WITH UNDERLAPPING ENDS - A sealing band for use in a turbomachine having a plurality of stages, each stage comprising a rotatable disk and blades carried thereby. At least one pair of adjacent rotatable disks define an annular gap therebetween and have respective opposing sealing band receiving slots aligned with the annular gap. The sealing band includes a plurality of seal strips located in series adjacent to one another, and adjacent seal strips include opposing end faces located in facing relationship adjacent to one another. An underlap portion is affixed adjacent to an end of at least one seal strip and extends past the end face of an adjacent seal strip, along a radially facing side of the adjacent seal strip. | 05-01-2014 |
Brian D. Ogonowsky, Mountain View, CA US
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20110058372 | Solid State Bidirectional Light Sheet for General Illumination - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate having conductors is then laminated over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. The light sheets may be formed to emit light from opposite surfaces of the light sheet, enabling it to be used in a hanging fixture to illuminate the ceiling as well as the floor. The light sheet provides a practical substitute for a standard 2×4 foot fluorescent ceiling fixture. | 03-10-2011 |
20110180818 | Solid State Light Sheet Using Thin LEDs For General Illumination - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate having conductors is then laminated over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. The light sheets may be formed to emit light from opposite surfaces of the light sheet, enabling it to be used in a hanging fixture to illuminate the ceiling as well as the floor. The light sheet provides a practical substitute for a standard 2×4 foot fluorescent ceiling fixture. | 07-28-2011 |
20110193105 | Solid State Light Sheet for General Illumination Having Substrates for Creating Series Connection of Dies - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate is then formed over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. In one method, the top substrate contains a conductor pattern that connects to LED electrodes and conductors on the bottom substrate. | 08-11-2011 |
20110193106 | Solid State Light Sheet for General Illumination Having Metal Interconnector Through Layer for Connecting Dies in Series - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate is then formed over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. In one method, the top substrate contains a conductor pattern that connects to LED electrodes and conductors on the bottom substrate. | 08-11-2011 |
20110193114 | Manufacturing Methods for Solid State Light Sheet or Strip with LEDs Connected in Series for General Illumination - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate is then formed over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. In one method, the top substrate contains a conductor pattern that connects to LED electrodes and conductors on the bottom substrate. In another embodiment, a conductor layer is formed on the outer surface of the top substrate and makes contact with the LED electrodes and conductors on the bottom substrate via openings formed in the top substrate. | 08-11-2011 |
20110195532 | Solid State Light Sheet for General Illumination - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare blue-light LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. In one embodiment, an intermediate sheet having holes is then affixed to the bottom substrate, with the LEDs passing through the holes. A transparent top substrate having conductors is then laminated over the intermediate sheet. In another embodiment, no intermediate sheet is used. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. The light sheet provides a practical substitute for a standard 2×4 foot fluorescent ceiling fixture. A phosphor is used to generate white light. | 08-11-2011 |
20110198631 | Solid State Light Sheet or Strip Having Cavities Formed in Bottom Substrate - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate is then formed over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. In one method, the top substrate contains a conductor pattern that connects to LED electrodes and conductors on the bottom substrate. | 08-18-2011 |
20110198632 | Solid State Light Strips Containing LED Dies in Series - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate is then formed over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. In one method, the top substrate contains a conductor pattern that connects to LED electrodes and conductors on the bottom substrate. | 08-18-2011 |
20110204390 | Solid State Light Sheet Having Wide Support Substrate and Narrow Strips Enclosing LED Dies In Series - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate is then formed over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. In one method, the top substrate contains a conductor pattern that connects to LED electrodes and conductors on the bottom substrate. | 08-25-2011 |
20110204391 | Solid State Light Sheet or Strip Having Cavities Formed in Top Substrate - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate is then formed over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. In one method, the top substrate contains a conductor pattern that connects to LED electrodes and conductors on the bottom substrate. | 08-25-2011 |
20120268931 | Solid State Bidirectional Light Sheet for General Illumination - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate having conductors is then laminated over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. The light sheets may be formed to emit light from opposite surfaces of the light sheet, enabling it to be used in a hanging fixture to illuminate the ceiling as well as the floor. The light sheet provides a practical substitute for a standard 2×4 foot fluorescent ceiling fixture. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268932 | Solid State Bidirectional Light Sheet for General Illumination - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate having conductors is then laminated over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. The light sheets may be formed to emit light from opposite surfaces of the light sheet, enabling it to be used in a hanging fixture to illuminate the ceiling as well as the floor. The light sheet provides a practical substitute for a standard 2×4 foot fluorescent ceiling fixture. | 10-25-2012 |
20130039050 | Solid-State Luminaire - In one embodiment, a solid-state luminaire has a strip of high power LEDs, where each LED emits light into an optical coupler. Light from the optical coupler is then coupled into a light guide. Light coupled into the light guide is mixed and guided to an exit aperture of the light guide. An optical extractor proximate the exit aperture of the light guide redirects light outward, which is optionally redirected generally downward by a secondary reflector that extends outwardly along the length of the light guide. The secondary reflector may be configured to create a variety of light-emission patterns. The luminaire may be hung from a ceiling, in track lighting, used as a pendant or pedestal fixture, or in other applications. | 02-14-2013 |
20130039090 | Illumination Devices Including Multiple Light Emitting Elements - A variety of illumination devices are disclosed that are configured to manipulate light provided by one or more light-emitting elements (LEEs). In general, embodiments of the illumination devices feature one or more optical couplers that redirect illumination from the LEEs to a reflector which then directs the light into a range of angles. In some embodiments, the illumination device includes a second reflector that reflects at least some of the light from the first reflector. In certain embodiments, the illumination device includes a light guide that guides light from the collector to the first reflector. The components of the illumination device can be configured to provide illumination devices that can provide a variety of intensity distributions. Such illumination devices can be configured to provide light for particular lighting applications, including office lighting, task lighting, cabinet lighting, garage lighting, wall wash, stack lighting, and downlighting. | 02-14-2013 |
20130201715 | ILLUMINATION DEVICES INCLUDING MULTIPLE LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENTS - A variety of illumination devices are disclosed that are configured to manipulate light provided by one or more light-emitting elements (LEEs). In general, embodiments of the illumination devices feature one or more optical couplers that redirect illumination from the LEEs to a reflector which then directs the light into a range of angles. In some embodiments, the illumination device includes a second reflector that reflects at least some of the light from the first reflector. In certain embodiments, the illumination device includes a light guide that guides light from the collector to the first reflector. The components of the illumination device can be configured to provide illumination devices that can provide a variety of intensity distributions. Such illumination devices can be configured to provide light for particular lighting applications, including office lighting, task lighting, cabinet lighting, garage lighting, wall wash, stack lighting, and downlighting. | 08-08-2013 |
20130208495 | Illumination Devices including Multiple Light Emitting Elements - A variety of illumination devices are disclosed that are configured to manipulate light provided by one or more light-emitting elements (LEEs). In general, embodiments of the illumination devices feature one or more optical couplers that redirect illumination from the LEEs to a reflector which then directs the light into a range of angles. In some embodiments, the illumination device includes a second reflector that reflects at least some of the light from the first reflector. In certain embodiments, the illumination device includes a light guide that guides light from the collector to the first reflector. The components of the illumination device can be configured to provide illumination devices that can provide a variety of intensity distributions. Such illumination devices can be configured to provide light for particular lighting applications, including office lighting, task lighting, cabinet lighting, garage lighting, wall wash, stack lighting, and downlighting. | 08-15-2013 |
20130214300 | Solid State Light Sheet Having Wide Support Substrate and Narrow Strips Enclosing LED Dies in Series - A solid state light sheet and method of fabricating the sheet are disclosed. In one embodiment, bare LED chips have top and bottom electrodes, where the bottom electrode is a large reflective electrode. The bottom electrodes of an array of LEDs (e.g., 500 LEDs) are bonded to an array of electrodes formed on a flexible bottom substrate. Conductive traces are formed on the bottom substrate connected to the electrodes. A transparent top substrate is then formed over the bottom substrate. Various ways to connect the LEDs in series are described along with many embodiments. In one method, the top substrate contains a conductor pattern that connects to LED electrodes and conductors on the bottom substrate. | 08-22-2013 |
20140104868 | Indirect Direct Troffer Luminaire - An illumination system is described including a plurality of illumination devices, each device including (i) light-emitting elements (LEEs) arranged along a corresponding first axis; (ii) an optical extractor extending along a corresponding longitudinal axis parallel to the first axis; and (iii) a light guide positioned to receive at a first end of the light guide light emitted by the LEEs and guide it to a second end of the light guide. The optical extractor is optically coupled to the light guide at the second end and is shaped to redirect the light guided by the light guide into a range of angles on either side of the light guide. The illumination devices are connected to each other to form a polygon such that the longitudinal axes of the connected illumination devices lie in a common plane. | 04-17-2014 |
20140126235 | Lightguide Luminaire Module for Direct and Indirect Illumination - A luminaire module includes at least one light-emitting element (LEE); a light guide (LG) extending in a first direction from a first end of LG to a second end of LG to receive at the first end light emitted by the LEE and configured to guide the light to the second end; and an optical extractor (OE) optically coupled to LG at the second end to receive light from the LEE guided from the first end to the second end of LG. OE includes a first interface configured to reflect a first portion of the light exiting the LG and transmit a second portion of the light exiting the LG so that the second portion of the light exits OE to an ambient environment in the first direction, and a second interface configured to transmit light incident thereon to the ambient environment in a direction different from the first direction. | 05-08-2014 |
Brian D. Piorek, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20110120674 | TITANIUM-BASED THERMAL GROUND PLANE - Titanium-based thermal ground planes are described. A thermal ground plane in accordance with the present invention comprises a titanium substrate comprising a plurality of pillars, wherein the plurality of Ti pillars can be optionally oxidized to form nanostructured titania coated pillars, and a vapor cavity, in communication with the plurality of titanium pillars, for transporting thermal energy from one region of the thermal ground plane to another region of the thermal ground plane. | 05-26-2011 |
20120127465 | Methods and Apparatus for Transport of Airborne Molecules Using an Active Cyclical Vapor/Liquid Exchange - Methods and apparatus for detection and/or analysis of gas phase analytes and chemical compounds. The apparatus can be formed with microfluidic cells containing a selected fluid that interacts with the analyte(s), wherein the fluid can selectively transition between a vapor phase and a liquid phase. During condensation of the fluid, the population of analytes present within the vapor phase region of the fluid can be transported into the liquid phase region of the fluid within the microfluidic cells. During evaporation of the fluid, the analytes can be substantially retained within liquid phase region of the fluid and within the cells. Repetitive cycling of this vapor/liquid exchange can provide a build-up of the analytes within the microfluidic cells where they can be detected/analyzed. | 05-24-2012 |
20120225493 | Electronic-Chemometric Controlled System and Process for the Analysis of Analytes - A series of electronic-chemometric control processes to enhance the selectivity, concentration, analysis, and detec tion of chemical species (analytes) in the gas phase, such as when using SERS-based techniques. Controls consist variously of: 1) feedback of electronic signals corresponding to changes of static and variable parameters in targeted chemical species that vary according to a reduction, increase, maximization, linearization, or improved confidence in one or more chemometric output parameters; 2) methods for spatially locating the source of an analyte species; and, 3) variable duty cycling to save power and materials according to altered physical and environmental conditions within a monitored zone. | 09-06-2012 |
20120236304 | SERS-ACTIVE ABSORBERS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF ANALYTES - Solid-type SERS-active substrates (e.g., noble metallic nanostructured powders or noble metallic nanoparticle-coatings on beads, microbeads, particles, etc.) are contained within optically-transparent modules. The modules allow for the controlled introduction of analyte-bearing fluid(s) into SERS-active substrates. The modules also allow for the monitoring of SERS signals emanating from analyte(s) which have accumulated on the confined SERS-active substrates. These SERS signals may be monitored over time by direct readout of the SERS substrates through the optically transparent module for chemical analysis and chemical detection applications. | 09-20-2012 |
20120281210 | Nano-/Micro-Droplets for the Detection of Analytes - For a rapid and real-time SERS detection of organic chemicals in the air and the interfaces of air/solids, colloidal silver and/or gold nanoparticles solution is sprayed, in the form of nano-/micro-sized droplets, at the desired target area where the analytes of interest are present, e.g., in the air or onto certain organic/inorganic interfaces. | 11-08-2012 |
20130003056 | SERS DEVICES FOR THE REMOTE ANALYSIS OF ANALYTES - SERS-active materials are delivered to a remote zone, then optically interrogated to detect and analyze from a safe distance the presence of explosives or other materials which may or may not be hazardous. Delivery methods include deploying projectiles comprising SERS-active material(s) which distribute their contents upon deployment to a target zone. | 01-03-2013 |
20130244337 | Systems and Methods for Analyte Detection - This disclosure provides a system component and method for analysis of airborne analytes by absorbing the analytes into a liquid and interrogating the liquid with an analytical instrument. In some examples, a cartridge with a microfluidic chip contains a vessel of a colloidal solution of nanostructured particles in a liquid. The vessel is broken, releasing the solution into microfluidic containers on the chip. Air having analytes is passed over the chip leading to absorption of airborne analytes into the solution. The analytes bind with the nanostructures and are detected optically. Techniques are disclosed for filling the vessel in a way that maintains the efficacy of the solution until it is needed for measurement. | 09-19-2013 |
20140332187 | TITANIUM-BASED THERMAL GROUND PLANE - Titanium-based thermal ground planes are described. A thermal ground plane in accordance with the present invention comprises a titanium substrate comprising a plurality of pillars, wherein the plurality of Ti pillars can be optionally oxidized to form nanostructured titania coated pillars, and a vapor cavity, in communication with the plurality of titanium pillars, for transporting thermal energy from one region of the thermal ground plane to another region of the thermal ground plane. | 11-13-2014 |
Brian D. Ruchert, Newman Lake, WA US
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20080296756 | HEAT SPREADER COMPOSITIONS AND MATERIALS, INTEGRATED CIRCUITRY, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - Near net shape heat spreader components are disclosed that comprise at least one pressure-treated powder material. Heat spreaders are also described that include at least one near net shape heat spreader component, and at least one additional part. Methods of forming heat spreaders are also described that include: a) forming a base portion comprising a pressure-treated powder material and having a first surface comprising a perimeter region surrounding a heat-receiving surface; b) forming a frame portion comprising a second material; and c) joining the base portion and the frame portion. | 12-04-2008 |
Brian D. Schlepp, Yakima, WA US
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20080245419 | High-volume axial valve - An axially oriented valve for regulating the flow of a fluid, to provide an efficient and quick cycling control of a high volume of air or other fluid flow through the valve, with a minimum of flow resistance when the valve is in the open position. The axial valve includes a valve body having a valve inlet, a valve outlet, and a valve chamber. An annular shaped valve seat within the valve chamber is positioned proximate to the valve inlet, and a piston is contained within the valve chamber, movable within the valve chamber, the piston movable along the axis of the valve, between an open position and a closed position. The piston includes an internal piston chamber and a head seat sealable upon the valve seat with the piston in the closed position, and the piston actuateable between the open valve position and the closed valve position. | 10-09-2008 |
20100310696 | Pre-loading mechanism for a tilting platen in a thermoforming press - A tilting platen pre-loading system for thermoforming press the system pre-loads a tilting thermoforming press platen with a specialized spring-loaded hammer and anvil assembly, to provide better efficiency and consistency in the high speed, cyclic operation of the thermoforming press. The anvil assembly includes an anvil base and an anvil, and the anvil base is immovably mounted to a tilt-frame. The anvil is maintained separate from the anvil base by a loading spring, which are preferably conical or Belleville washers. The tilting platen is rotatably mounted within the tilt-frame and a platen hammer immovably mounts to the tilt-frame. The loading spring compresses and retracts the anvil as the hammer contacts the anvil, and the tilting platen rotates on the tilt-frame to align the tilting platen with a receiving platen. The loading spring de-compresses and extends the anvil as the hammer separates from the anvil, and the tilting platen rotates on the tilt-frame away from the over-platen. | 12-09-2010 |
20100310703 | Thermoformer drive and tilt system - A drive and tilt system for a thermoforming press to simultaneously operate the vertical drive and angular tilt of a platen in the thermoforming press, employing a motor driven crank mechanism. The drive and tilt system provides for smooth, efficient and reliable cyclic operation at the high rate required in the thermoforming press. The drive and tilt system includes a drive mechanism, a lift mechanism, and tilt mechanism. The drive mechanism is powered by a drive motor, for rotating a lift shaft. The lift mechanism raises and lowers a tilt-able platen along with a carriage through the rotation of the lift shaft. The tilt mechanism is powered from a tilt motor mounted in the carriage. The tilt mechanism tilts the platen, which is also raised or lowered by the lift mechanism. | 12-09-2010 |
Brian D. Schubbe, Peotone, IL US
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20100064375 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SECURE DATA EDITING - A system, method, and apparatus for secure data editing is disclosed. A data field receives focus to accept a data entry from a user. The user inputs a data entry into the data field via a user interface. A determination is made of whether a manual lock event, a change focus event, or a time out event has triggered based on the user's action or inaction with the user interface. Upon the triggering of a manual lock event, a change focus event, or a time out event, the data entry in the data field is obscured. The user interface may display a data entry with a validation character which provides a reference point within the data entry while the data entry is displayed and while the data entry is obscured. The system may allow a user to have a specified function set based on his user access level. | 03-11-2010 |
20120272328 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SECURE DATA EDITING - A system, method, and apparatus for secure data editing is disclosed. A data field receives focus to accept a data entry from a user. The user inputs a data entry into the data field via a user interface. A determination is made of whether a manual lock event, a change focus event, or a time out event has triggered based on the user's action or inaction with the user interface. Upon the triggering of a manual lock event, a change focus event, or a time out event, the data entry in the data field is obscured. The user interface may display a data entry with a validation character which provides a reference point within the data entry while the data entry is displayed and while the data entry is obscured. The system may allow a user to have a specified function set based on his user access level. | 10-25-2012 |
Brian D. Setterberg, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090102517 | Track-And-Hold Circuit With Adjustable Charge Compensation - A circuit design incorporates charge compensation devices within a Track-and-Hold (T/H) circuit to control channel charge generated by a tracking switch. Calibrating a T/H circuit requires selecting charge compensation devices from an array of similar devices to function within the T/H circuit to absorb charge ejected from the tracking switch. The charge compensation devices can also be pseudorandomly selected to operate within the T/H circuit. Charge compensation devices are used to enhance the performance of bottom-plate sampling systems as well as bootstrapped T/H circuits. | 04-23-2009 |
20110024620 | Dithered Multi-Pulsing Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer - A detection signal generated in response to incident ions accelerated at temporally-irregular intervals having an average repetition rate greater than a reference repetition rate represents detection events each having an event time and an intensity. For each detection event, respective allowed TOFs between the event time and the transient times are calculated. Using respective initial probabilities, initial apportionments of the intensity of each detection event among the allowed TOFs linked thereto are determined. For each allowed TOF, the intensity apportionments thereto are accumulated to generate an intensity accumulation linked thereto. For each detection event, respective revised probabilities are iteratively determined using the intensity accumulations linked to the allowed TOFs linked thereto, and the respective intensity is iteratively reapportioned among the allowed TOFs linked thereto using the revised probabilities to transform the detection signal to a time-of-flight spectrum. | 02-03-2011 |
Brian D. Tjenstrom, Victoria, MN US
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Brian D. Videto, Cortland, NY US
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20090133856 | AIRFLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN A HVAC UNIT INCLUDING TWO FANS OF DIFFERENT DIAMETERS - Air is heated by a gas or electric heat exchanger or cooled in an evaporator coil. The air is discharged through a discharge opening to heat or cool an area. Two fans draw an exterior air stream over the gas or electric heat exchanger or the evaporator coil. A first fan has a diameter greater than a diameter of a second fan. When in a side discharge configuration, the second fan is located between the first fan and the side discharge opening. The first fan has a larger diameter to produce a stronger airflow to overcome the airflow produced by the second fan, better distributing the airflow from the first fan. The airflow generated by the second fan is directed to the discharge opening relatively unimpeded. | 05-28-2009 |
20110111354 | MULTISTAGE GAS FURNACE HAVING SPLIT MANIFOLD - A heating apparatus for a heat exchanger system includes a manifold having a plurality of burners, a shutoff valve, a first controller and a second controller. The shutoff valve divides the manifold into a first manifold portion and a second manifold portion. The first controller selectively controls the communication of a fluid within the manifold. The second controller selectively actuates the shutoff valve between a first position and a second position to control a firing rate of the plurality of burners. | 05-12-2011 |
20120006512 | Asymmetric Dimple Tube for Gas Heat - A heat exchanger tube for a gas furnace is provided. The heat exchanger tube may include an inlet, an outlet and one or more asymmetric dimple pairs disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The inlet and the outlet may form a passageway through the heat exchanger tube for receiving a heated combustion gas. Each asymmetric dimple pair may provide a first dimple and an opposing second dimple. The first and second dimples may be configured to at least partially constrict flow of the gas therethrough. Together, the first and second dimples may form an upstream section, a downstream section and a merge point. | 01-12-2012 |
20120037345 | AIR TREATMENT MODULE - An air treatment module includes an air plenum, a heat exchanger tube and a bypass duct. The bypass duct has an inlet opening in flow communication with the air plenum in juxtaposition with a selected region of the heat exchanger and an outlet opening in flow communication with a zone of lower air pressure. The presence of the bypass duct improves air flow over the heat exchanger tube in the selected region. | 02-16-2012 |
20140102673 | HEAT TRANSFER ENHANCEMENT FOR A CONDENSING FURNACE - A heat exchanger is provided including a plurality of heat exchanger tubes. A first fluid flows through each heat exchanger tube and a second fluid flows around an exterior of each heat exchanger tube. A turbulator is disposed within at least one of the heat exchanger tubes. The turbulator extends at least a portion of the length of the heat exchanger tube. The turbulator includes a generally flat sheet of material having a plurality of integrally formed turbulence generating elements. The turbulence generating elements extend from a plane of the sheet of material into the first fluid flow. A disturbance is created in the first fluid flow adjacent each turbulence generating element. | 04-17-2014 |
Brian D. Viezbicke, New Brunswick, NJ US
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20110120447 | Tilting/Tracking System for Solar Devices - A tracking system is provided for a roof-mounted solar array. The system includes a sensor mechanism for sensing an orientation of the sun relative to the solar array, and a controller connected to the sensor mechanism that generates a signal that represents an optimal tilt angle of the solar array relative to the orientation of the sun. An actuator connected to the controller receives the signal from the controller and adjusts the tilt angle of the solar array in response to the received signal. | 05-26-2011 |
Brian D. Wentz, Granada ES
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20120144246 | PERFORMANCE MONITORING FOR APPLICATIONS WITHOUT EXPLICIT INSTRUMENTATION - Systems and methods for monitoring operational performance of at least one application containing no explicit instrumentation are described. Data relating to the operational performance of the application can be obtained and provided to a telemetry server for analysis without the use of diagnostic instrumentation within the application. Generic and targeted performance data can be obtained using responsiveness components within a computing operating system. | 06-07-2012 |
Brian D. Wilson, Altadena, CA US
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20130201058 | PROCESSING SATELLITE DATA FOR SLANT TOTAL ELECTRON CONTENT MEASUREMENTS - A method, system, and apparatus provide the ability to estimate ionospheric observables using space-borne observations. Space-borne global positioning system (GPS) data of ionospheric delay are obtained from a satellite. The space-borne GPS data are combined with ground-based GPS observations. The combination is utilized in a model to estimate a global three-dimensional (3D) electron density field. | 08-08-2013 |
Brian D. Young, Austin, TX US
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20140131866 | TRACE ROUTING WITHIN A SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE SUBSTRATE - A semiconductor device includes a substrate configured with a plurality of conductive traces. The traces are configured to electrically couple to an integrated circuit (IC) die and at least one of the plurality of conductive traces includes first electrically conductive portions in a first electrically conductive layer of the substrate, second electrically conductive portions in a second electrically conductive layer of the substrate, and first electrically conductive connections between the first electrically conductive portions and the second electrically conductive portions. The first and second electrically conductive portions and the first electrically conductive connections form a continuous path along at least a portion of the at least one of the conductive traces. Time delay of conducting a signal along the at least one of the conductive traces is within a specified amount of time of time delay of conducting a signal along another one of the plurality of conductive traces. | 05-15-2014 |