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Alan K. Burnham, Livermore, CA US
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20100288497 | IN SITU METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTION OF OIL FROM SHALE - A system and process for extracting hydrocarbons from a subterranean body of oil shale within an oil shale deposit located beneath an overburden. The system comprises an energy delivery subsystem to heat the body of oil shale and a hydrocarbon gathering subsystem for gathering hydrocarbons retorted from the body of oil shale. The energy delivery subsystem comprises at least one energy delivery well drilled from the surface of the earth through the overburden to a depth proximate a bottom of the body of oil shale, the energy delivery well extending generally downward from a surface location above a proximal end of the body of oil shale to be retorted and continuing proximate the bottom of the body of oil shale. The energy delivery well may extend into the body of oil shale at an angle. | 11-18-2010 |
20110174496 | IN SITU METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTION OF OIL FROM SHALE - A process for retorting and extracting sub-surface hydrocarbons. The process comprises drilling an energy delivery well extending from the surface to a location proximate a bottom of the hydrocarbons. The hydrocarbons are heated from the bottom to form a retort, the retort extending along a portion of the energy delivery well. A vapor tube is extended to a location proximate the retort, the vapor tube having an entrance corresponding to the region of the retort along the energy delivery well that is nearest the surface exit. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174507 | CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN DEPLETED OIL SHALE DEPOSITS - A method and apparatus are described for sequestering carbon dioxide underground by mineralizing the carbon dioxide with coinjected fluids and minerals remaining from the extraction shale oil. In one embodiment, the oil shale of an illite-rich oil shale is heated to pyrolyze the shale underground, and carbon dioxide is provided to the remaining depleted oil shale while at an elevated temperature. Conditions are sufficient to mineralize the carbon dioxide. | 07-21-2011 |
20110247416 | SENSOR AND TRANSMITTER SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION IN PIPELINES - A system for sensing and communicating in a pipeline that contains a fluid. An acoustic signal containing information about a property of the fluid is produced in the pipeline. The signal is transmitted through the pipeline. The signal is received with the information and used by a control. | 10-13-2011 |
20110259590 | CONDUCTION CONVECTION REFLUX RETORTING PROCESS - A sub-surface hydrocarbon production system comprising an energy delivery well extending from the surface to a location proximate a bottom of the hydrocarbons to be produced. A production well extends from the surface to a location proximate the hydrocarbon and a convection passage extends between the energy delivery well and the production well thereby forming a convection loop. The energy delivery well and the production well intersect at a location proximate the hydrocarbon such that the convection loop is in the form of a triangle. Preferably, the convection passage extends upwardly from a point at which the convection passage intersects the production well. The system also includes a heater, such as an electric heater or down-hole burner, disposed in the energy delivery well. | 10-27-2011 |
20120205109 | HEATER AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING HYDROCARBONS FROM UNDERGROUND DEPOSITS - Heater embodiments are presented to aid in the recovery of hydrocarbon from underground deposits. In one embodiment, a heater is provided to a well that has been drilled through an oil-shale deposit. A fuel and an oxidizer are provided to the heater and flue gases are recovered. The heater has a counterflow design and provides a nearly uniform temperature along the heater length. The heater may be designed to operate at different temperatures and depths to pyrolyze or otherwise heat underground hydrocarbon deposits to form a product that is easily recovered and which is useful without substantial further processing. Various embodiments of a counterflow heater are described including heaters having, down the heater length, distributed reaction zones, distributed catalytic oxidation of the fuel, and discrete or continuous heat generation. The heaters may also utilize inert gases from product recovery or from heater flue gases to control the heater temperature. | 08-16-2012 |
20130199786 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING UNIFORM HEATING TO SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION FOR RECOVERY OF MINERAL DEPOSITS - A heating system for a subterranean mineral formation according to embodiments of the present invention includes a casing positioned in a bore in the subterranean mineral formation, the casing having an outer surface and an inner surface, a heating element positioned within the casing, a surface connection system having a first end coupled to the heating element within the casing and a second end at a top ground surface above the subterranean mineral formation, a heat transfer fluid contained within the casing, the heat transfer fluid configured to transfer heat between the heating element and the inner surface of the casing, wherein at least a portion of the heat transfer fluid is undergoing phase changes between liquid and gas in order to regulate a temperature of the casing. Fins may be included on the outside of the casing to enhance heat transfer. | 08-08-2013 |
20150369026 | USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS IN A HOT CIRCULATING FLUID HEATER FOR IN-SITU OIL SHALE RETORTING - Devices, systems, and processes are provided for retorting and extracting hydrocarbons from oil shale. A heat transfer fluid includes at least one liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) component such as, for example, propane or butane. The heat transfer fluid moves through a heat delivery loop to retort oil shale, thereby facilitating the production of recoverable hydrocarbons. While the heat transfer fluid moves through the heat delivery loop, cracking of a portion of the heat transfer fluid may produce various hydrocarbon materials that may be provided to a product stream. | 12-24-2015 |
Bill Burnham, Evansville, IL US
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20150075465 | ROTOR FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SYSTEM AND VVT SYSTEM COMPRISING THE ROTOR - The invention relates to rotor body for a variable valve timing system, comprising a main body comprising a front side, a back side and vanes tips, made from a fibrous reinforced polymeric material, a central part comprising an (axial) bore hole made of metal, and sealing elements made of a non-reinforced polymeric material at the vain tips and at the front side and back side. The invention also relates to a variable valve timing system comprising an assembly of a rotor and a stator receiving the rotor on a camshaft, wherein the rotor is a rotor body as described above, wherein an end part of the camshaft and/or a fixing element is received in the bore hole and the rotor is fixed at the end part of the camshaft with the fixing element. | 03-19-2015 |
Charles D. Burnham, Southbury, CT US
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20130025422 | WATERJET CUTTING SYSTEM WITH STANDOFF DISTANCE CONTROL - A cutting head of a waterjet cutting system is provided having an environment control device and a measurement device. The environment control device is positioned to act on a surface of a workpiece at least during a measurement operation to establish a measurement area on the surface of the workpiece substantially unobstructed by fluid. The measurement device is positioned to selectively obtain information from within the measurement area indicative of a position of the cutting head relative to the workpiece. A control system is further provided and operable to position the cutting head relative to the workpiece at a standoff distance based at least in part on the information indicative of the position of the cutting head relative to the workpiece obtained by the measurement device. A method of operating a waterjet cutting system is also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
Christine G. Burnham, Tucson, AZ US
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20140308649 | CUMULATIVE TESTS IN EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT - New methods and systems are disclosed for improved assessments of student progress in education. Using a new concept called a cumulative test, examinee ability may be measured by combining discrete measures into one test representing ability measured over an extended period of time. (FIG. | 10-16-2014 |
Craig C. Burnham, Salem, MA US
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20100162936 | Hatch Mechanism - A hatch mechanism for releasably securing a hatch to a deck of a vessel may include a latching mechanism comprising a housing extending generally outwardly from a bottom surface of the hatch. The latching mechanism may also comprise a strong back disposed within a opening in the housing and extending generally parallel to the bottom surface of the hatch. Upon application of a pressurized fluid, an actuator may be configured to bias a wedge against the opening in the housing and the strong back such that the wedge urges the strong back towards the bottom surface of the hatch. A method of releasably securing the hatch to deck may comprise providing a source of a pressurized fluid and applying the pressurized fluid to a latching mechanism to releasably secure the hatch to the deck. | 07-01-2010 |
Darrin E. Burnham, Kettering, OH US
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20130179165 | DYNAMIC PRESENTATION AID - Performing operations for dynamic display element management. The operations include receiving a verbal input. The operations also include automatically obtaining a display element from an element repository. The display element is a graphical representation of at least a portion of the verbal input. The display element includes a graphical image having a plurality of characteristics. The operations also include evaluating at least one of the plurality of characteristics relative to a present state of a display. The operations also include sending the display element to the display based on the evaluation of the present state of the display. | 07-11-2013 |
David Burnham, Berkley, MI US
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20110144860 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE HEAT LIMITING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An electronic control module for a vehicle. The electronic control module includes a housing, a temperature sensor positioned in the housing, and a controller positioned in the housing and coupled to the temperature sensor. The controller includes a processor, a memory, and a plurality of switches. The controller performs a first function related to a comfort level of an occupant of the vehicle at a first level of functionality. The controller also detects a temperature in the housing, and modifies the first function when the detected temperature exceeds a temperature threshold. The modification of the first function reduces a quantity of heat generated by the controller. | 06-16-2011 |
20130176651 | DIAGNOSABLE REVERSE-VOLTAGE PROTECTION FOR HIGH POWER LOADS - Systems and methods of diagnosing a condition of a reverse-voltage protection switch in an electric system. The electric system includes a power source, an electric load, and a reverse-voltage protection switch in a series-type configuration. The electric system further includes a ground switch configured to selectively connect the source terminal of the reverse-voltage protection circuit to ground. The terminals of the reverse-voltage protection circuit are disconnected from the power source. The ground switch is closed to connect one terminal of the reverse-voltage protection switch to ground. A bias voltage is applied to the other terminal of the reverse-voltage protection switch and the reverse-voltage protection switch is opened. An improper short-circuit condition across the reverse-voltage protection switch is detected when the voltage at the biased terminal of the reverse-voltage protection switch is less than a threshold when the reverse-voltage protection switch is opened. | 07-11-2013 |
Heidi Burnham, Bar Harbor, ME US
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20100019120 | MULTIPLE AXIS GIMBAL EMPLOYING NESTED SPHERICAL SHELLS - A multi-axis gimbal has each axis defined by a respective spherical shell driven by a flat, compact motor attached to the driven shell and to a next outer shell (or to an external mounting platform, in the case of the outermost shell). The shells rotate about respective axes. In one configuration, the outermost shell is referred to as the “azimuth” shell because in use it rotates about a vertical axis. The next inner shell is an elevation shell that rotates about a first horizontal axis that is orthogonal to the axis of the camera or other sensor payload. An optional third shell can be used to provide “roll” motion, such as rotating a camera about its axis to obtain a particular rotational orientation with respect to a target. | 01-28-2010 |
Herbert R. Burnham, Chula Vista, CA US
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20120227990 | Tractable, fire-resistant, thermo-insulated covers and enclosures - Protective covers made with fire-resistant and thermo-insulated blankets to shield diverse structures and objects from fire. Interconnective tent units forming protective surface passageways for sheltering and evacuating firemen at fire locations and for providing tactical shelter for security personnel. Novel tent configurations having optimal packaging and surface coverage characteristics. Ground-covering blankets for stopping ground-level fire and for diverse fire-fighting tactical applications. | 09-13-2012 |
James Burnham, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090085671 | LOAD INDUCTOR SHARING - Sharing one or more load inductors comprises receiving a first input signal at a first terminal of a first amplifier and amplifying the first input signal using the first amplifier. The first amplifier is coupled to one or more load inductors at a second terminal of the first amplifier and is coupled to one or more dedicated source inductors at a third terminal of the first amplifier. Also, a second input signal is received at a first terminal of a second amplifier amplifying the second input signal using the second amplifier. The second amplifier is coupled to the one or more load inductors at a second terminal of the second amplifier and is coupled to one or more dedicated source inductors at a third terminal of the second amplifier. | 04-02-2009 |
James B. Burnham, San Ramon, CA US
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20130104228 | STEALTH NETWORK NODE - A method, a network node, and a set of instructions are disclosed. A network interface | 04-25-2013 |
20150047034 | COMPOSITE ANALYSIS OF EXECUTABLE CONTENT ACROSS ENTERPRISE NETWORK - Identification, characterization and attribution of executable content within and across an enterprise infrastructure (e.g., hosts, subnets, routers, etc.) to provide situational awareness for cyber security for purposes of supporting proactive defense and response. Copies of executable content collected at one or more locations within an infrastructure (e.g., hosts, network edges, etc.) may be passed to a central analysis server whereby various characteristics of the executable content may be extracted or gleaned from the copies such as author marks (e.g., directory names), tool marks (e.g., compiler settings), behaviors (e.g., function extraction), patterns (e.g., byte sequences), text, and/or the like. The characteristics may be analyzed in various manners to build profiles of actors or organizations associated with (e.g., responsible for) executable content within the enterprise infrastructure. | 02-12-2015 |
James R. Burnham, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120194133 | ACTIVE CELL BALANCING USING INDEPENDENT ENERGY TRANSFER BUS FOR BATTERIES OR OTHER POWER SUPPLIES - A system includes a power source having multiple energy storage power cells. The system also includes multiple cell active balancing circuits. Each active balancing circuit is coupled across and associated with at least one of the power cells. Each active balancing circuit is also configured to provide energy to and draw energy from the at least one associated power cell. The system further includes an energy transfer bus configured to transfer energy between the active balancing circuits. In addition, the system includes a controller configured to control the transfer of energy between the active balancing circuits in order to control balancing of charges on the power cells. Each active balancing circuit could include a bi-directional direct current-to-direct current converter configured to convert and transfer DC energy between the associated power cell(s) and the energy transfer bus. The power source could include a battery, and the power cells could include battery cells within the battery. | 08-02-2012 |
Jason Andrew Burnham, Roswell, GA US
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20130332184 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS - Systems and methods for reducing the incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are described. Embodiments of the present invention empower and educate patients and their advocates, while providing proximate (and in some cases, real-time) feedback to health care workers (HCWs) regarding their compliance with known protocols that reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections. | 12-12-2013 |
Jay S. Burnham, Franklin, VT US
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20100187614 | SELECTIVE NITRIDATION OF GATE OXIDES - A method of fabricating a semiconductor structure. The method includes forming a first feature of a first active device and a second feature of a second active device, introducing a first amount of nitrogen into the first feature of the first active device, and introducing a second amount of nitrogen into the second feature of the second active device, the second amount of nitrogen being different from the first amount of nitrogen. | 07-29-2010 |
20140191408 | BACKSIDE METAL GROUND PLANE WITH IMPROVED METAL ADHESION AND DESIGN STRUCTURES - A backside metal ground plane with improved metal adhesion and methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. The method includes forming at least one through silicon via (TSV) in a substrate. The method further includes forming an oxide layer on a backside of the substrate. The method further includes forming a metalized ground plane on the oxide layer and in electrical contact with an exposed portion of the at least one TSV. | 07-10-2014 |
Jay S. Burnham, Essex Junction, VT US
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20100178598 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUB-PELLICLE DEFECT REDUCTION ON PHOTOMASKS - In one embodiment, the invention is a method and apparatus for sub-pellicle defect reduction on photomasks. One embodiment of a photomask for use in photolithography includes a substrate on which a pattern is formed, the substrate having a frontside and an opposite backside, and a protective coating formed on at least one of the frontside and the backside, the protective coating comprising silicon-based compound. | 07-15-2010 |
20120196212 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUB-PELLICLE DEFECT REDUCTION ON PHOTOMASKS - In one embodiment, the invention is a method and apparatus for sub-pellicle defect reduction on photomasks. One embodiment of a photomask for use in photolithography includes a substrate on which a pattern is formed, the substrate having a frontside and an opposite backside, and a protective coating formed on at least one of the frontside and the backside, the protective coating comprising silicon-based compound. | 08-02-2012 |
Jay Sanford Burnham, Fletcher, VT US
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20090087928 | COPPER CONTAMINATION DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING COPPER CONTAMINATION - A method of monitoring copper contamination. The method includes method, comprising: (a) ion-implanting an N-type dopant into a region of single-crystal silicon substrate, the region abutting a top surface of the substrate; (c) activating the N-type dopant by annealing the substrate at a temperature of 500° C. or higher in an inert atmosphere; (c) submerging, for a present duration of time, the substrate into an aqueous solution, the aqueous solution to be monitored for copper contamination; and (d) determining an amount of copper adsorbed from the aqueous solution by the region of the substrate. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088984 | COPPER CONTAMINATION DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING COPPER CONTAMINATION - A computer system. The computer system including a processor and memory unit coupled to the processor, the memory unit containing instructions that when executed by the processor implement a method for monitoring a solution in a tank used to fabricate integrated circuits, the method comprising the computer implemented steps of: (a) collecting data indicating of an amount of copper in a region of a substrate of a monitor, the monitor comprising an N-type region in a silicon substrate, the region abutting a top surface of the substrate, the monitor having been submerged in the solution for a preset time; (b) comparing the data to a specification for copper content of the solution; (c) if the data indicates a copper content exceeds a limit of the specification for copper, indicating a corrective action is required to prevent copper contamination of the integrated circuits; and (d) repeating steps (a) through (c) periodically. | 04-02-2009 |
20110086442 | COPPER CONTAMINATION DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING COPPER CONTAMINATION - A method of monitoring copper contamination. The method includes method, comprising: (a) ion-implanting an N-type dopant into a region of single-crystal silicon substrate, the region abutting a top surface of the substrate; (c) activating the N-type dopant by annealing the substrate at a temperature of 500° C. or higher in an inert atmosphere; (c) submerging, for a present duration of time, the substrate into an aqueous solution, the aqueous solution to be monitored for copper contamination; and (d) determining an amount of copper adsorbed from the aqueous solution by the region of the substrate. | 04-14-2011 |
Jeff Burnham, Benicia, CA US
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20150107436 | CAPO DEVICE - A capo device for selectively altering the pitch range of a stringed instrument, the capo device being adapted to engage a variety of stringed instrument neck sizes and/or geometries while maintaining desired sound and pitch quality. | 04-23-2015 |
Jeffery C. Burnham, Beech Island, SC US
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20150020560 | ORGANIC CONTAINING SLUDGE TO FERTILIZER ALKALINE CONVERSION PROCESS - This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for treating organic-containing sludges and converting such sludges to high value fertilizers containing both inorganic and organic fertilizer components, which creates an inorganically-augmented bioorganic fertilizer. The invention describes methods to create a thixotropic or paste-like material via the application of mixing energy to the organic sludge followed by an alkaline treatment and a subsequent ammoniation. The invention further describes a method to increase the plant nutrient content in the organic containing product to a level which permits the finished granular fertilizer product to compete in the commercial agricultural fertilizer marketplace. Further, the invention reduces odors associated with said organic-containing sludges. | 01-22-2015 |
Jeffrey C. Burnham, Aiken, SC US
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20100139345 | ORGANIC FERTILIZER MADE BY ALKALINE CONVERSION PROCESS - This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for treating organic-containing sludges and converting such sludges to high value fertilizers containing both inorganic and organic fertilizer components, which creates an inorganically-augmented bioorganic fertilizer. The invention describes methods to create a thixotrophic or paste-like material via the application of mixing energy to the organic sludge followed by an alkaline treatment and a subsequent ammoniation. The invention further describes a method to increase the plant nutrient content in the organic containing product to a level which permits the finished granular fertilizer product to compete in the commercial agricultural fertilizer marketplace. Further, the invention reduces odors associated with said organic-containing sludges. | 06-10-2010 |
20100139346 | BENEFICIATED, HEAT-DRIED BIOSOLID PELLETS - This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for modifying the process of producing dried biosolids pellets or granules into beneficiated inorganically-augmented bioorganic fertilizer. The present invention describes a method to beneficiate heat-dried biosolids or sludge pellets or granules as presently manufactured by municipalities or companies from a) dewatered municipal wastewater biosolids or sludges within the municipal wastewater treatment plant heat-dried biosolids production facility or from b) finished dry heat dried biosolids pellets or granules in a separate manufacturing facility from the municipal wastewater treatment plant to produce a fertilizer containing sufficient organic and inorganic plant nutrients to be valuable and saleable into the commercial agricultural industry. The present invention describes beneficiation methods to increase the plant nutrient content to a level which permits the finished beneficiated dried biosolids pellet or granule product to compete in the commercial agricultural fertilizer marketplace and also to reduce the odors associated with traditionally-produced heat dried biosolids. | 06-10-2010 |
20110265533 | Organic Containing Sludge to Fertilizer Alkaline Conversion Process - This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for treating organic-containing sludges and converting such sludges to high value fertilizers containing both inorganic and organic fertilizer components, which creates an inorganically-augmented bioorganic fertilizer. The invention describes methods to create a thixotrophic or paste-like material via the application of mixing energy to the organic sludge followed by an alkaline treatment and a subsequent ammoniation. The invention further describes a method to increase the plant nutrient content in the organic containing product to a level which permits the finished granular fertilizer product to compete in the commercial agricultural fertilizer marketplace. Further, the invention reduces odors associated with said organic-containing sludges. | 11-03-2011 |
Jeffrey C. Burnham, Naples, FL US
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20100288003 | Organic Recycling With Metal Addition - The invention is directed to methods for producing a granular nitrogen fertilizer from an organic material comprising adding a metallic salt to said organic material to form a slurry. Preferably the organic material comprises dewatered biosolids and contains water from a scrubber. Metallic salts that can be used comprise a salt of iron, zinc, or a mixture thereof. Preferred iron salts comprises ferric sulfate or ferric oxide, and preferred zinc salts comprises zinc sulfate or zinc oxide. Preferably, the metallic salt is mixed with an acid such as sulfuric acid to form an acidified metal salt. Slurry pH ranges from approximately 2-2.5. The acidified metal salt is added to the organic material in sufficient quantity to lower viscosity of the slurry such that the resulting fluid does not hinder fluid flow during operation. When the metallic salt comprises acidified ferric sulfate or ferrous sulfate, sufficient iron can be present to produce a fertilizer product with 0.1 weight percent to 10 weight percent iron sulfate calculated on a dry weight basis. The invention is also directed to fertilizer products made by the methods of the invention. Preferred products are granules and the metallic salt increases product hardness. Fertilizer granules preferably contain metal that is bioavailable to a plant when used as a fertilizer. Solubility of the metal of the product in water is enhanced, and the product is low staining. | 11-18-2010 |
Jeffrey C. Burnham, Beech Island, SC US
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20080230484 | PROCESS FOR TREATING SLUDGE AND MANUFACTURING BIOORGANICALLY-AUGMENTED HIGH NITROGEN-CONTAINING INORGANIC FERTILIZER - The invention describes a new method for treating sludge, which can result in the production of high nitrogen organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that incorporates municipal sludges or biosolids or organic sludges that can compete with traditional fertilizers such as ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulfate and urea on the commodity fertilizer marketplace. The method takes advantage of the thixotropic property of dewatered biosolids or organic sludge to create a pumpable paste-like material from the biosolids or organic sludge that is then treated with an oxidizer to reduce odorant effects and an acid. This mix is then interacted with concentrated sulfuric and or phosphoric acids and an ammonia source or alternatively a hot or molten melt or salt of ammonium sulfate/phosphate to form a fertilizer mix. The present invention controls the heat, atmospheric pressure and retention time of the fertilizer mix in the reaction vessel. When a fertilizer melt is formed ammoniation is subsequently completed by the specific use of vaporized ammonia. The invention can also be an add-on to commercial production of ammonium salts. The fertilizer produced by the present invention contains more than 8 wt. % nitrogen and preferably 15 wt. % nitrogen. The invention is oriented to be tailored to the biosolids production for individual municipal waste treatment plants in order to keep the fertilizer manufacturing plants of the present invention small with a minimization of logistics and liability. | 09-25-2008 |
20110154873 | BIOORGANICALLY-AUGMENTED HIGH VALUE FERTILIZER - The invention is directed to processes for treating biosolids that result in high-value, nitrogen-containing, slow-release, organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that are competitive with less valuable or more costly conventional commercially manufactured fertilizers. The process involves conditioning traditional waste-water biosolids and processing the conditioned biosolids continuously in a high throughput manufacturing facility. The exothermic design and closed loop control of the primary reaction vessel decreases significantly the amount of power necessary to run a manufacturing facility. The process utilizes green technologies to facilitate decreased waste and enhanced air quality standards over traditional processing plants. The fertilizer produced from recovered biosolid waste is safe and meets or exceeds the United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) Class A and Exceptional Quality standards and is not subject to restrictions or regulations. | 06-30-2011 |
20110265532 | Process for Treating Sludge and Manufacturing Bioorganically-Augmented High Nitrogen-Containing Inorganic Fertilizer - The invention describes a new method for treating sludge, which can result in the production of high nitrogen organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that incorporates municipal sludges or biosolids or organic sludges that can compete with traditional fertilizers such as ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulfate and urea on the commodity fertilizer marketplace. The method takes advantage of the thixotropic property of dewatered biosolids or organic sludge to create a pumpable paste-like material from the biosolids or organic sludge that is then treated with an oxidizer to reduce odorant effects and an acid. This mix is then interacted with concentrated sulfuric and or phosphoric acids and an ammonia source or alternatively a hot or molten melt or salt of ammonium sulfate/phosphate to form a fertilizer mix. The present invention controls the heat, atmospheric pressure and retention time of the fertilizer mix in the reaction vessel. When a fertilizer melt is formed ammoniation is subsequently completed by the specific use of vaporized ammonia. The invention can also be an add-on to commercial production of ammonium salts. The fertilizer produced by the present invention contains more than 8 wt. % nitrogen and preferably 15 wt. % nitrogen. The invention is oriented to be tailored to the biosolids production for individual municipal waste treatment plants in order to keep the fertilizer manufacturing plants of the present invention small with a minimization of logistics and liability. | 11-03-2011 |
20120222462 | Organic Containing Sludge to Fertilizer Alkaline Conversion Process - This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for treating organic-containing sludges and converting such sludges to high value fertilizers containing both inorganic and organic fertilizer components, which creates an inorganically-augmented bioorganic fertilizer. The invention describes methods to create a thixotrophic or paste-like material via the application of mixing energy to the organic sludge followed by an alkaline treatment and a subsequent ammoniation. The invention further describes a method to increase the plant nutrient content in the organic containing product to a level which permits the finished granular fertilizer product to compete in the commercial agricultural fertilizer marketplace. Further, the invention reduces odors associated with said organic-containing sludges. | 09-06-2012 |
20120234063 | Process to Beneficiate Heat-Dried Biosolid Pellets - This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods to beneficiate heat-dried biosolids or sludge pellets or granules as presently manufactured by municipalities or companies from a) dewatered municipal wastewater biosolids or sludges within the municipal wastewater treatment plant heat-dried biosolids production facility or from b) finished dry heat dried biosolids pellets or granules in a separate manufacturing facility from the municipal wastewater treatment plant to produce a fertilizer containing sufficient organic and inorganic plant nutrients to be valuable and saleable into the commercial agricultural industry. The present invention describes beneficiation methods to increase the plant nutrient content of the fertilizer and also to reduce the odors associated with traditionally-produced heat dried biosolids. | 09-20-2012 |
20120247164 | HIGH VALUE ORGANIC-ENHANCED INORGANIC FERTILIZERS - The invention is directed to manufacture of fertilizer having commercial levels of nitrogen supplemented with organic substances. The process treats organic matter with acid causing hydrolysis of organic polymers after which the mix is injected with nitrogen. The resultant sterilized and liquefied organic matter is disbursed over recycled material for the production of granules. Because the process allows for the controlled addition of acids and ammonia, desired levels of components can be achieved. The process is scalable, odor controlled and safe thereby allowing for the location of biosolid processing facilities in most any location. Further, the fertilizer of the invention provides a dual nitrogen-release profile when applied to crops. After application to soil, fertilizer of the invention releases an immediate bolus of nitrogen, similar to traditional ammonium sulfate, followed by continued slow release of nitrogen typically over a season. | 10-04-2012 |
20130180299 | MANUFACTURING OF BIOORGANIC-AUGMENTED HIGH NITROGEN-CONTAINING INORGANIC FERTILIZER - The invention describes a new method for the production of high nitrogen organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that incorporates municipal biosolids or organic sludges that can compete with traditional fertilizers such as ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulfate and urea on the commodity fertilizer marketplace. The method creates a thixotropic paste-like material from the biosolids or organic sludge that is blended with hot or molten ammonium salts, especially a mixture of ammonium phosphate and ammonium sulfate. The invention can be an add-on to commercial production of ammonium salts or it can stand alone by manufacturing ammonium salts prior to their introduction to the conditioned biosolids. The invention is oriented to be tailored to production facilities for individual municipal waste treatment plants in order to keep manufacturing plants small with a minimization of logistics and liability. | 07-18-2013 |
20140137614 | Bioorganically-Augmented HighValue Fertilizer - The invention is directed to processes for treating biosolids that result in high-value, nitrogen-containing, slow-release, organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that are competitive with less valuable or more costly conventional commercially manufactured fertilizers. The process involves conditioning traditional waste-water biosolids and processing the conditioned biosolids continuously in a high throughput manufacturing facility. The exothermic design and closed loop control of the primary reaction vessel decreases significantly the amount of power necessary to run a manufacturing facility. The process utilizes green technologies to facilitate decreased waste and enhanced air quality standards over traditional processing plants. The fertilizer produced from recovered biosolid waste is safe and meets or exceeds the United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) Class A and Exceptional Quality standards and is not subject to restrictions or regulations. | 05-22-2014 |
20140150507 | Organic Containing Sludge to Fertilizer Alkaline Conversion Process - This invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for treating organic-containing sludges and converting such sludges to high value fertilizers containing both inorganic and organic fertilizer components, which creates an inorganically-augmented bioorganic fertilizer. The invention describes methods to create a thixotropic or paste-like material via the application of mixing energy to the organic sludge followed by an alkaline treatment and a subsequent ammoniation. The invention further describes a method to increase the plant nutrient content in the organic containing product to a level which permits the finished granular fertilizer product to compete in the commercial agricultural fertilizer marketplace. Further, the invention reduces odors associated with said organic-containing sludges. | 06-05-2014 |
20150101374 | Bioorganically-Augmented High Value Fertilizer - The invention is directed to processes for treating biosolids that result in high-value, nitrogen-containing, slow-release, organically-augmented inorganic fertilizer that are competitive with less valuable or more costly conventional commercially manufactured fertilizers. The process involves conditioning traditional waste-water biosolids and processing the conditioned biosolids continuously in a high throughput manufacturing facility. The exothermic design and closed loop control of the primary reaction vessel decreases significantly the amount of power necessary to run a manufacturing facility. The process utilizes green technologies to facilitate decreased waste and enhanced air quality standards over traditional processing plants. The fertilizer produced from recovered biosolid waste is safe and meets or exceeds the United States Environment Protection Agency (USEPA) Class A and Exceptional Quality standards and is not subject to restrictions or regulations. | 04-16-2015 |
20150191399 | High Value Organic-Enhanced Inorganic Fertilizers - The invention is directed to manufacture of fertilizer having commercial levels of nitrogen supplemented with organic substances. The process treats organic matter with acid causing hydrolysis of organic polymers after which the mix is injected with nitrogen. The resultant sterilized and liquefied organic matter is disbursed over recycled material for the production of granules. Because the process allows for the controlled addition of acids and ammonia, desired levels of components can be achieved. The process is scalable, odor controlled and safe thereby allowing for the location of biosolid processing facilities in most any location. Further, the fertilizer of the invention provides a dual nitrogen-release profile when applied to crops. After application to soil, fertilizer of the invention releases an immediate bolus of nitrogen, similar to traditional ammonium sulfate, followed by continued slow release of nitrogen typically over a season. | 07-09-2015 |
J. Kellogg Burnham, Chula Vista, CA US
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20120187236 | Vertical and horizontal flight aircraft "Sky Rover" - Novel aircraft for vertical and horizontal flight having powered air acceleration means installed within its structure drawing air thereinto and delivering the resulting airflow upon airfoils installed in opposed pairs on opposite sides of its exterior structure thereby producing lift without forward travel of the aircraft. | 07-26-2012 |
John Allen Burnham, Madison, AL US
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20090066526 | Security System for Protecting Construction Site Assets - An apparatus for deterring removal of electrical wiring that is installed in a building includes a controller, and a wiring module responsive to the controller and forming a monitored circuit with installed electrical wiring by coupling to an end of the wiring located at a load distribution junction. The other end of the wiring is electrically coupled, and can be coupled with a controlled impedance, or with a protected asset. The apparatus is configured with control logic to issue an alert if the integrity of the monitored circuit has been compromised. | 03-12-2009 |
John F. Burnham, Nashua, NH US
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20110106802 | Fixed content storage within a partitioned content platform using namespaces - Content platform management is enhanced by logically partitioning a physical cluster that comprises a redundant array of independent nodes. Using an interface, an administrator defines one or more “tenants” within the archive cluster, wherein a tenant has a set of attributes including, for example, namespaces, administrative accounts, data access accounts, and a permission mask. A namespace is a logical partition of the cluster that serves as a collection of objects typically associated with at least one defined application. Each namespace has a private file system such that access to one namespace (and its associated objects) does not enable a user to access objects in another namespace. A namespace has capabilities (e.g., read, write, delete, purge, and the like) that a namespace administrator can choose to enable or disable for a given data account. Using the interface, an administrator for the tenant creates and manages namespaces such that the cluster then is logically partitioned into a set of namespaces, wherein one or more namespaces are associated with a given tenant. This approach enables a user to segregate cluster data into logical partitions. Using the administrative interface, a namespace associated with a given tenant is selectively configured without affecting a configuration of at least one other namespace in the set of namespaces. This architecture enables support for many top level tenants, with multiple namespaces per tenant, and wherein configuration is effected at the level of a namespace. | 05-05-2011 |
20140289277 | FIXED CONTENT STORAGE WITHIN A PARTITIONED CONTENT PLATFORM USING NAMESPACES - Content platform management is enhanced by logically partitioning a physical cluster that comprises a redundant array of independent nodes. Using an interface, an administrator defines one or more “tenants” within the archive cluster, wherein a tenant has a set of attributes including, for example, namespaces, administrative accounts, data access accounts, and a permission mask. A namespace is a logical partition of the cluster that serves as a collection of objects typically associated with at least one defined application. Each namespace has a private file system such that access to one namespace (and its associated objects) does not enable a user to access objects in another namespace. A namespace has capabilities (e.g., read, write, delete, purge, and the like) that a namespace administrator can choose to enable or disable for a given data account. | 09-25-2014 |
Kenneth Burnham, Warren, MA US
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20100016702 | High Impedance Signal Detection Systems and Methods for Use in Electrocardiogram Detection Systems - A biomedical sensor system is disclosed that includes a high impedance conductive electrode having an electrode impedance of at least about 20 kΩ/sq-mil, and a dielectric material on a first side of the electrode for receiving a discharge of an electrical signal from the dielectric material responsive to the presence of a time varying signal adjacent a second side of the dielectric material that is opposite the first side. | 01-21-2010 |
20100036230 | Multiple Electrode Composite Systems and Methods for Use in Electrocardiogram Detection Systems - A biomedical sensor system is disclosed that includes a plurality of electrodes and a contiguous adhesive material that is in contact with each of the plurality of electrodes. In certain embodiments a method is provided that includes the step of applying a first surface of adhesive material to a patient wherein the adhesive material includes at least two electrodes on second surface thereof that is opposite the first surface. The method also includes the step of receiving a time varying signal a first electrode of the at least two electrodes at a first location such that the time varying signal is not received at a second electrode of the at least two electrodes. | 02-11-2010 |
20130092881 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS FORMED BY ELECTROPHORESIS - A method of forming an electrically conductive composite is disclosed that includes the steps of providing a first dielectric material and a second conductive material that is substantially dispersed within the first dielectric material; and applying an electric field through at least a portion of the combined first dielectric material and second conductive material such that the second conductive material undergoes electrophoresis and forms at least one electrically conductive path through the electrically conductive composite along the direction of the applied electric field. | 04-18-2013 |
20130092882 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OVERCHARGE PROTECTION IN CAPACITIVE COUPLED BIOMEDICAL ELECTRODES - An alternating electric field responsive biomedical composite is disclosed that provides capacitive coupling through the composite. The biomedical composite includes a binder material, a polar material that is substantially dispersed within the binder material, and electrically conductive particles within the binder material. The polar material is responsive to the presence of an alternating electric field, and the electrically conductive particles are not of sufficient concentration to form a conductive network through the composite unless and until the composite becomes overcharged. | 04-18-2013 |
20140124711 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING OVERCHARGE PROTECTION IN CAPACITIVE COUPLED BIOMEDICAL ELECTRODES - An alternating electric field responsive biomedical composite is disclosed that provides capacitive coupling through the composite. The biomedical composite includes a binder material, a polar material that is substantially dispersed within the binder material, and electrically conductive particles within the binder material. The polar material is responsive to the presence of an alternating electric field, and the electrically conductive particles are not of sufficient concentration to form a conductive network through the composite unless and until the composite becomes overcharged. | 05-08-2014 |
20140262446 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SURFACE CONNECTIVITY OF ORIENTED CONDUCTIVE CHANNELS - An electrically conductive composite is disclosed that includes a dielectric material having a first side and a second side, conductive particles within the dielectric material layer, and a discontinuous layer of a conductive material on a first side of the dielectric layer. The conductive particles are aligned to form a plurality of conductive paths from the first side to the second side of the dielectric material, and each of the conductive paths is formed of at least a plurality of conductive particles. The discontinuous layer includes a plurality of non-mutually connected portions that cover portions of, but not all of, the first side of the dielectric material such that exposed portions of the underlying first side of the dielectric material remain exposed through the discontinuous layer, yet the discontinuous layer facilitates the electronic coupling together of a plurality of the conductive paths from the first side to the second side of the dielectric material. | 09-18-2014 |
20140296684 | High Impedance Signal Detection Systems and Methods for Use in Electrocardiogram Detection Systems - A biomedical sensor system is disclosed that includes a high impedance conductive electrode having an electrode impedance of at least about 20 kω/sq-mil, and a dielectric material on a first side of the electrode for receiving a discharge of an electrical signal from the dielectric material responsive to the presence of a time varying signal adjacent a second side of the dielectric material that is opposite the first side. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296685 | Multiple Electrode Composite Systems and Methods for Use in Electrocardiogram Detection Systems - A biomedical sensor system is disclosed that includes a plurality of electrodes and a contiguous adhesive material that is in contact with each of the plurality of electrodes. In certain embodiments a method is provided that includes the step of applying a first surface of adhesive material to a patient wherein the adhesive material includes at least two electrodes on second surface thereof that is opposite the first surface. The method also includes the step of receiving a time varying signal a first electrode of the at least two electrodes at a first location such that the time varying signal is not received at a second electrode of the at least two electrodes. | 10-02-2014 |
20150282312 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SURFACE CONNECTIVITY OF ORIENTED CONDUCTIVE CHANNELS - An electrically conductive composite is disclosed that includes a dielectric material having a first side and a second side, conductive particles within the dielectric material layer, and a discontinuous layer of a conductive material on a first side of the dielectric layer. The conductive particles are aligned to form a plurality of conductive paths from the first side to the second side of the dielectric material, and each of the conductive paths is formed of at least a plurality of conductive particles. The discontinuous layer includes a plurality of non-mutually connected portions that cover portions of, but not all of, the first side of the dielectric material such that exposed portions of the underlying first side of the dielectric material remain exposed through the discontinuous layer, yet the discontinuous layer facilitates the electronic coupling together of a plurality of the conductive paths from the first side to the second side of the dielectric material. | 10-01-2015 |
20160027548 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS FORMED BY ELECTROPHORESIS - A method of forming an electrically conductive composite is disclosed that includes the steps of providing a first dielectric material and a second conductive material that is substantially dispersed within the first dielectric material; and applying an electric field through at least a portion of the combined first dielectric material and second conductive material such that the second conductive material undergoes electrophoresis and forms at least one electrically conductive path through the electrically conductive composite along the direction of the applied electric field. | 01-28-2016 |
Kikue S. Burnham, San Ramon, CA US
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20080291634 | THERMAL INTERCONNECT AND INTERFACE MATERIALS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - Thermal interface materials are disclosed that include at least one matrix material component, at least one high conductivity filler component, at least one solder material; and at least one material modification agent, wherein the at least one material modification agent improves the thermal performance, compatibility, physical quality or a combination thereof of the thermal interface material. Methods of forming thermal interface materials are also disclosed that include providing each of the at least one matrix material component, at least one high conductivity filler, at least one solder material and at least one material modification agent, blending the components; and optionally curing the components pre- or post-application of the thermal interface material to the surface, substrate or component. Also, thermal interface materials are disclosed that include at least one matrix material component, at least one high conductivity filler component, at least one solder material; and at least one material modification agent, wherein the at least one material modification agent at least one modified thermal filler profile. | 11-27-2008 |
20090111925 | THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIALS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - Thermal interface materials comprise at least one silicon-based polymer and are formed from a combination of at least one silicon-based material, at least one catalyst and at least one elasticity promoter. In some embodiments, contemplated materials are also formed utilizing at least one polymerization component. Thermal interface materials are also disclosed that are capable of withstanding temperatures of at least 250 C where the material comprises at least one silicon-based polymer coupled with at least one elasticity promoter. Methods of forming these thermal interface materials comprise providing each of the at least one silicon-based material, at least one catalyst and at least one elasticity promoter, blending the components and optionally including the at least one polymerization component. Contemplated thermal interface materials disclosed are thermally stable, sticky, and elastic, and show a good thermal conductivity and strong adhesion when deposited on the high thermally conductive material. The thermal interface materials may then be utilized as formed or the materials may be cured pre- or post-application of the thermal interface material to the surface, substrate or component. | 04-30-2009 |
20110038124 | THERMAL INTERCONNECT AND INTERFACE MATERIALS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - A curable thermal interface material composition includes an epoxy polymeric adhesive matrix; a high conductivity filler; a low melting temperature solder material; and a matrix material modification agent. | 02-17-2011 |
Lowell Burnham US
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20090277535 | BOTTOM LOAD WATER COOLER - A water cooler assembly and/or liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, having various, alternative features including: a bottom load water cooler, including such a cooler with a door stop mechanism; an adjustable drip tray assembly; a leak stop mechanism; an adjustable bottle interface accommodating dimensional variations in water bottles; an instaboil feature; and programmable dispensing and visual display modes. | 11-12-2009 |
Lowell Burnham, Freeport, FL US
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20090242585 | BOTTOM LOAD WATER COOLER - A water cooler assembly and/or liquid dispensing apparatus and method for using same, having various, alternative features including: a bottom load water cooler, including such a cooler with a door stop mechanism; an adjustable drip tray assembly; a leak stop mechanism; an adjustable bottle interface accommodating dimensional variations in water bottles; an instaboil feature; and programmable dispensing and visual display modes. | 10-01-2009 |
Luke A. Burnham, Boston, MA US
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20120158293 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMICALLY PROVIDING USERS WITH APPOINTMENT REMINDERS - Methods and systems for dynamically providing users with appointment reminders are described. An example computer-implemented method of adaptively alerting a user regarding an appointment start time includes identifying a start time of an appointment at which a device is to be present and identifying a first location of the device. The method includes calculating an estimated travel time between the first location at which the device is located and a second location at which the appointment is to be held, and alerting a user of the upcoming appointment based on the estimated travel time and a difference between a current time and the start time of the appointment. | 06-21-2012 |
20120158422 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS - Methods and systems for scheduling appointments in healthcare environments are described. An example computer implemented method of automatically scheduling a medical appointment includes enabling a first device associated with a patient to communicate with a provider scheduling system and inputting a patient schedule onto the provider scheduling system. The example method includes identifying a time slot, using a computer, at which both the patient schedule and a provider schedule have an open time slot and identifying a time and a location of a first appointment proximate to the open time slot based on the patient schedule. The example method includes determining an estimated travel time between the location of the first appointment and a location of a second appointment and determining a patient availability to schedule the second appointment in the open time slot based on the time of the first appointment and the estimated travel time between the location of the first appointment and the location of the second appointment. | 06-21-2012 |
Matthew Burnham, Allen Park, MI US
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20130009442 | PLASTIC ENCAPSULATED METAL SEAT PAN - Seat pan assemblies and methods of making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plastic seat pan is disclosed which encapsulates a metal front lift rod and a portion of a metal mesh seat support. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 01-10-2013 |
20130213510 | HIGH MASS FLOW CHECK VALVE ASPIRATOR - The embodiments disclosed herein provide a check valve aspirator including a venturi pipe having a converging section with a converging inlet and a converging outlet, and a diverging section with a diverging inlet and a diverging outlet. The converging outlet is in fluid communication with the diverging inlet. An outlet channel is in fluid communication with the venturi pipe and has an outlet port. A ratio of a diameter of the converging section outlet to a diameter of the outlet port is less than 0.4. | 08-22-2013 |
20150233393 | SUPER ASPIRATOR WITH INTEGRATED DUAL FLOW SHUT OFF - In one embodiment, an aspirator is provided including a venturi pipe having a converging section including a converging inlet and a converging outlet, and a diverging section having a diverging inlet and a diverging outlet. The converging outlet is in fluid communication with the diverging inlet. A throat is positioned between the converging outlet and the diverging inlet. A shut off valve is movable between an open position and a closed position. The shut off valve is positioned within the throat when in the closed position. | 08-20-2015 |
Matthew Burnham, Austin, TX US
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20140190278 | SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT WITH TRACE ELEMENTS FOR IMPROVED DEFECT TRACING AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor manufacturing equipment comprising trace elements and method of manufacture are disclosed. The semiconductor manufacturing equipment includes one or more components, wherein at least one component is made from an alloy comprising one or more materials and one or more rare earth elements (REEs). The alloy comprises predetermined quantities of the respective REEs. The method for manufacturing a component includes forming an alloy comprising at least one material and one or more selected rare earth elements (REEs) and building the component with the alloy. | 07-10-2014 |
Matthew W. Burnham, Allen Park, MI US
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20150114321 | PROPORTIONAL FLOW VENTURI VACUUM SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A vacuum assist system attaches to an intake line and an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine having a throttle. The vacuum assist system includes a venturi valve, a reservoir, and a proportionally controlled valve. The proportionally controlled valve is movable between an open position and a closed position. The proportionally controlled valve moved to the open position when the throttle is in the partially open position such that air is flows from the inlet to the intake manifold, from the inlet to the venturi valve, from the venturi valve to the intake manifold, and from the reservoir to the venturi valve. The proportionally controlled valve moves to the closed position when the throttle is in the almost-closed position such that air flows from the inlet to the intake manifold via the intake line and from the reservoir to the intake manifold to reduce the pressure within the reservoir. | 04-30-2015 |
Mike Burnham, Houston, TX US
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20140102347 | MARINE SEISMIC SURVEYING IN ICY OR OBSTRUCTED WATERS - A skeg mounts from the stern of a towing vessel and extends below the waterline. A channel in the skeg protects cables for steamers and a source of a seismic system deployed from the vessel. Tow points on the skeg lie below the water's surface and connect to towlines to support the steamers and source. A floatation device supports the source and tows below the water's surface to avoid ice floes. The streamers can have vehicles deployed thereon for controlling a position on the streamer. To facilitate locating the streamers, these vehicles on the streamers can be brought to the surface when clear of ice floes so that GPS readings can be obtained and communicated to a control system. After obtaining readings, the vehicles can be floated back under the surface. Deploying, using, and retrieving the system accounts for ice at the surface in icy regions. In addition, handling the seismic record can account for noise generated by ice impact events. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104985 | MARINE SEISMIC SURVEYING IN ICY OR OBSTRUCTED WATERS - A skeg mounts from the stern of a towing vessel and extends below the waterline. A channel in the skeg protects cables for steamers and a source of a seismic system deployed from the vessel. Tow points on the skeg lie below the water's surface and connect to towlines to support the steamers and source. A floatation device supports the source and tows below the water's surface to avoid ice floes. The streamers can have vehicles deployed thereon for controlling a position on the streamer. To facilitate locating the streamers, these vehicles on the streamers can be brought to the surface when clear of ice floes so that GPS readings can be obtained and communicated to a control system. After obtaining readings, the vehicles can be floated back under the surface. Deploying, using, and retrieving the system accounts for ice at the surface in icy regions. In addition, handling the seismic record can account for noise generated by ice impact events. | 04-17-2014 |
20140269174 | Arctic Seismic Surveying Operations - A marine seismic survey is performed in icy waters by initially planning a survey track traversing a survey area. The initial track is planned based on initial ice conditions in the survey area having the icy waters. After preparing the system, a seismic system is deployed into the water from a survey vessel at the survey area. This is typically done in an area relatively free of ice. At least one escort vessel escorts the survey vessel as it traverses the survey track and obtains seismic data. The survey vessel tows the seismic system under the surface of the icy water to avoid the ice. All the while, systems and operators monitor the survey area along the survey track for actual ice conditions. In this way, the escort vessel can handling the actual ice conditions along the survey track so the survey vessel does not need to halt. | 09-18-2014 |
Mike Burnham, Richmond, TX US
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20100226204 | MARINE SEISMIC SURVEYING IN ICY OR OBSTRUCTED WATERS - A skeg mounts from the stern of a towing vessel and extends below the waterline. A channel in the skeg protects cables for steamers and a source of a seismic system deployed from the vessel. Tow points on the skeg lie below the water's surface and connect to towlines to support the steamers and source. A floatation device supports the source and tows below the water's surface to avoid ice floes. The streamers can have vehicles deployed thereon for controlling a position on the streamer. To facilitate locating the streamers, these vehicles on the streamers can be brought to the surface when clear of ice floes so that GPS readings can be obtained and communicated to a control system. After obtaining readings, the vehicles can be floated back under the surface. Deploying, using, and retrieving the system accounts for ice at the surface in icy regions. In addition, handling the seismic record can account for noise generated by ice impact events. | 09-09-2010 |
Randall S. Burnham, Maple Grove, MN US
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20140157809 | SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND TESTING GENERATOR SETS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED CONTAINERS - A generator set system for use with a refrigerated shipping container, the generator set system including a prime mover, a generator coupled to the prime mover, a generator set controller, and a generator set telematics unit. The generator set telematics unit determines a geographical location of the generator set, and the generator set controller performs pre-trip inspections on the generator set prior to the generator set leaving a pre-defined geographical area. | 06-12-2014 |
Randall Scott Burnham, Maple Grove, MN US
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20130283826 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A transport refrigeration system includes an engine, a generator set, and a refrigeration system. An electronic control unit and/or a reefer controller are configured to obtain an engine operation condition value and a transport refrigeration system operation value respectively. A genset controller is configured to determine a fuel efficient engine operation speed that is associated with the engine and/or transport refrigeration system operation condition value. The genset controller instructs the electronic control unit to operate the engine at the fuel efficient operation speed. | 10-31-2013 |
20130327285 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A GENERATOR - A generator set for a transport refrigeration unit that is operable at a first frequency and a second frequency. The generator set includes a generator and a prime mover. The generator set is controlled by an electronic control unit (ECU) that is coupled to a controller. The ECU is configured to monitor the engine operation condition to obtain an engine operation condition value; whereas the controller is configured to receive the engine operation condition value and compare the value with an engine operation condition threshold. When the engine operation condition value, for example, exceeds the engine operation condition threshold, the controller instructs the ECU to operate the engine at a first speed; and when the engine operation condition value, for example, is below the engine operation condition threshold, the controller instructs the ECU to operate the engine at a second speed that is slower than the first speed. | 12-12-2013 |
Randall Scott Burnham, St. Michael, MN US
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20130298575 | REMOTE MONITORING OF A TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for remote monitoring of a transport refrigeration system are provided. In one embodiment, a transport refrigeration system (“TRS”) is provided that includes a transport refrigeration unit (“TRU”) and a generator set (“genset”). The TRU includes a refrigeration circuit and a TRS controller. The genset includes a power generator a genset controller, a TRU remote monitoring device configured to obtain TRU telemetry data and a genset remote monitoring device configured to obtain genset telemetry data. The TRS genset is configured to send the TRS telemetry data to an external server. | 11-14-2013 |
20160025397 | LOW LOAD CAPACITY PROTECTION - A generator set for a transport refrigeration unit that is operable at a first frequency and a second frequency. The generator set includes a controller, a generator and a prime mover coupled to the generator. The prime mover selectively drives the generator in least at a first non-zero speed and a second non-zero speed. The controller can detect a capacity of the transport refrigeration unit and change the speed of the generator set to maintain a desired temperature within a transport unit. | 01-28-2016 |
Randy S. Burnham, Maple Grove, MN US
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20090299530 | START/STOP OPERATION FOR A CONTAINER GENERATOR SET - A generator set including a prime mover, a generator coupled to the prime mover, and a controller that is associated with a temperature controlled space and operates the generator set in one of a start/stop mode and a continuous mode depending on a demand defined at least in part by contents within the temperature controlled space. | 12-03-2009 |
20120202414 | START/STOP OPERATION FOR A CONTAINER GENERATOR SET - A generator set including a prime mover, a generator coupled to the prime mover, and a controller that is associated with a temperature controlled space and operates the generator set in one of a start/stop mode and a continuous mode depending on a demand defined at least in part by contents within the temperature controlled space. | 08-09-2012 |
Randy Scott Burnham, Maple Grove, MN US
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20150252805 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO DETECT AN OPERATION CONDITION OF A COMPRESSOR - Embodiments to help detect operation conditions of a compressor of a TRU in real time by a genset are disclosed. The operation conditions of the compressor can be determined by monitoring a parameter pattern of the genset, such as value changes of a horsepower, a torque, an exhaust temperature, fuel consumption and/or a RPM of a prime mover of the genset, or a current drawn from a generator of the genset, over a period of time. In one embodiment, when a scroll compressor is used in the TRU, the scroll compressor may start a periodical load/unload duty cycle when the TRU reaches its setpoint. The periodical load/unload duty cycle of the scroll compressor can be detected based on a corresponding fluctuation pattern in genset parameters. When this periodically fluctuating pattern of ECU parameters and/or current drawn is detected, the prime mover can be switched to a low operation speed. | 09-10-2015 |
Richard Burnham, Gloucester, MA US
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20100072328 | QUICK MOUNT ANCHOR SYSTEM - An anchor system is provided featuring a two-piece toggle having a conduit with a passage in-between for passing one or more wires through, and having one end with a crosspiece formed thereon for passing through an aperture in a mounting surface of another device and engaging one side of the mounting surface and a fastener for frictionally coupling the two-piece toggle to an opposing side of the mounting surface of the other device so as to hold or secure the two-piece toggle in relation to the other device. | 03-25-2010 |
Rick Burnham, Gloucester, MA US
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20130052059 | PORTABLE BATTERY OPERATED BILGE PUMP - A pump is provided featuring a housing and battery configuration, where the housing is configured with a battery receiving portion having electrical terminals for receiving power to the pump, and where the battery has a protruding portion with corresponding electrical terminals configured to contact the electrical terminals to provide power to the pump when the protruding portion of the battery is inserted into the battery receiving portion of the housing and rotated in one direction to an “ON” position, and also configured not to contact the electrical terminals when the battery is not rotated to the “ON” position. | 02-28-2013 |
Robert Burnham, Green Valley, AZ US
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20140257049 | WEARABLE HEART MONITORING APPARATUS - An apparatus mountable on a wearer's wrist includes a housing having at front portion and an opposite a back portion. The back portion is wearably positionable in contact with the wearer's wrist. The apparatus includes a PPG circuit for generating a PPG signal. The PPG circuit includes a light source and a photosensor on the housing back portion. The PPG signal may be used to continuously determine the wearer's a pulse rate. The PPG signal may also be used in combination with an ECG signal to determine the wearer's instantaneous blood pressure. The ECG signal may also be used to determine the wear's heart rate. The ECG signal may be generated with an electrode mounted on the back of the housing and another electrode mounted on another portion of the housing, such as the back or one or more of the sides. | 09-11-2014 |
Robert Burnham, Idaho Springs, CO US
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20110010220 | Location- and Direction-Enhanced Automatic Reminders of Appointments - An automatic appointment reminder system uses location and/or direction of travel of the reminder recipient relative to appointments to affect the time of sending of appointment reminders to the user, and thus enhances the user's ability to be on-time for appointments. | 01-13-2011 |
Robert A. Burnham, Charlotte, NC US
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20110248517 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR SLIDING CLOSURES - A security device is provided for securing a sliding closure movable in one direction against one aperture frame and movable in an opposite direction toward an opposed aperture frame. The security device includes a handle, a press bar, and a fulcrum component for interconnecting the handle and the press bar to one another. The press bar is disposable between the sliding closure and the opposed aperture frame. Also, the handle promotes release of the press bar from its disposition between the sliding closure and the opposed aperture frame when a force is applied to the handle and the handle is movable between a release ready position and a stowage position in the handle. | 10-13-2011 |
Robert E. Burnham, Novi, MI US
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20110266835 | INFINITELY ADJUSTABLE, MODULAR SHELVING FOR VEHICLES - A system for storing cargo or other items within a vehicle enclosure having a plurality of walls is disclosed. In one aspect, the system for storing cargo comprises a plurality of support posts. In an additional aspect, each support post defines a plurality of U-shaped receiving channels. In a further aspect, the support posts can be selectively secured within the vehicle enclosure. In one aspect, the system comprises means for retaining the cargo within the vehicle enclosure. In an additional aspect, the means for retaining the cargo within the enclosure can be attached to the receiving channels of the support posts. | 11-03-2011 |
Robert L. Burnham, Carlisle, MA US
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20100056921 | QUANTIFIED PERFUSION STUDIES WITH ULTRASONIC THICK SLICE IMAGING - An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system scans a plurality of planar slices in a volumetric region containing tissue which has been perfused by a contrast agent. The plurality of slices scanned are parallel to each other. Following detection of the image data of the slices the slice data is combined by projecting the data in the elevation dimension to produce an elevationally combined slice image. Combining may be by means of an averaging or maximum intensity detection or weighting process or by raycasting in the elevation dimension in a volumetric rendering process. The elevationally combined slice image is processed to produce a qualitative or quantitative measure of perfusion, such as an image with degrees of perfusion indicated by a range of brightness levels, an image of color perfusion parameters, or a perfusion curve or curve parameter indicating rate of perfusion. | 03-04-2010 |
Ross Alan Spalding Burnham, Stow, OH US
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20080220194 | Kit for adhesive products - The present invention provides a kit for an adhesive product comprising a coil of non-foam double-sided adhesive tape, a plurality of substantially flat segments of non-foam double-sided adhesive tape, or combinations thereof, and a display package having a storage volume sized to enclose therewithin and allow removal therefrom the tape. The tape includes an adhesive layer having a first surface, a second surface, a thickness of between 10 to 30 mil and consisting essentially of a non-silicone containing pressure sensitive adhesive. | 09-11-2008 |
Russell C. Burnham, Kansas City, MO US
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20080282635 | Purlin Bracing System for Metal Building Roof - A purlin bracing system for metal building roof includes braces which have pairs of tabs extending from one end. A brace is arranged perpendicular to a purlins, and its tabs are inserted through slots in the central web of the purlin. Another brace is then applied on the opposite side of the purlin, and headed pin is dropped through aligned holes in the tabs to secure them on opposite side of the purlin's central web. No tools or special fasteners are required. | 11-20-2008 |
Shawn D. Burnham, Oxnard, CA US
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20130001646 | ALGaN/GaN HYBRID MOS-HFET - A field effect transistor (FET) includes source and drain electrodes, a channel layer, a barrier layer over the channel layer, a passivation layer covering the barrier layer for passivating the barrier layer, a gate electrode extending through the barrier layer and the passivation layer, and a gate dielectric surrounding a portion of the gate electrode that extends through the barrier layer and the passivation layer, wherein the passivation layer is a first material and the gate dielectric is a second material, and the first material is different than the second material. | 01-03-2013 |
20130328061 | NORMALLY-OFF GALLIUM NITRIDE TRANSISTOR WITH INSULATING GATE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A normally-off transistor includes a channel layer, an electron supply layer overlaying the channel layer, a source electrode and a drain electrode on the electron supply layer, an area in the electrode supply layer between the source electrode and the drain electrode treated with a fluoride based plasma followed by a chlorine based plasma treatment, a gate insulator overlaying the area, and a gate electrode overlaying the gate insulator. | 12-12-2013 |
Simon Burnham, Chicago, IL US
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20160125399 | Generating a Blended FX Portfolio - Systems and methods for blending a plurality of FX forwards may include determining a signed sum of notional values associated with each of the primary currency component and the settlement currency component of each of the plurality of FX forwards for use in blending the plurality of FX forwards, each of the plurality of FX forwards having matching economics and a different associated fixed rate. A computing device may determine one or more remnant FX forwards to blend the plurality of FX forwards based, at least in part, using the determined sums of the notional values. This may reduce the gross notional and/or the total clearing line items associated with the original FX forwards. In some cases, the computing device may determine a single currency FX forward for blending the plurality of FX forwards. | 05-05-2016 |
Theodore A. Burnham, Melrose, MA US
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20140091489 | Blowing agent introduction in polymer foam processing - Systems and methods of processing polymer foam materials are provided. The methods involve introducing blowing agent downstream of an extruder. For example, the blowing agent may be introduced into a static mixing device positioned between the extruder and a mold. The methods may be used in connection with injection molding systems to produce high quality injection molded polymer foam articles. | 04-03-2014 |
Thomas A. Burnham, San Jose, CA US
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20090256723 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES RELATED TO ROAD MOUNTED INDICATORS FOR PROVIDING VISUAL INDICATIONS TO APPROACHING TRAFFIC - A traffic informational system provides information to traffic moving along a road and may include a plurality of traffic information devices mountable to the road, each having an integral power producing source, at least a first set of illumination sources, and a wireless communications subsystem. The traffic informational system may further include at least a first external control device comprising at least one antenna and a transmitter communication wirelessly with the traffic information devices and/or with one another. The traffic information device may communicate with one another, and may include sensor for sensing ambient conditions. The system employs various approaches to reducing power consumption and improving communications, and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including use in remote environments. | 10-15-2009 |
Tim Burnham, Reynoldsburg, OH US
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20080240178 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING - An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit which irradiates an interaction region with laser light, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head includes a containment plenum which confines and removes material from the interaction region. The containment plenum includes a rubber seal which contacts the structure and which substantially surrounds the interaction region, thereby facilitating confinement and removal of material from the interaction region, and providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit. The controller transmits control signals to the laser base unit in response to user input. | 10-02-2008 |
20100078415 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING - An apparatus processes a surface of an inhabitable structure. The apparatus includes a laser base unit adapted to provide laser light to an interaction region, the laser light removing material from the structure. The laser base unit includes a laser generator and a laser head coupled to the laser generator. The laser head is adapted to remove the material from the interaction region, thereby providing reduced disruption to activities within the structure. The apparatus further includes an anchoring mechanism adapted to be releasably coupled to the structure and releasably coupled to the laser head. The apparatus further includes a controller electrically coupled to the laser base unit. The controller is adapted to transmit control signals to the laser base unit in response to user input. | 04-01-2010 |
Timothy Scott Burnham, Appleton, WI US
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20110111158 | Easy-Opening Paper Towel Product - A product, such as a roll of paper toweling, is wrapped in a polymeric film wrapper having a high degree of molecular orientation. The wrapper is provided with a small perforated starter tab, which a user can depress with their fingers or thumb to break the perforations. Upon breaking the perforations, the user can grasp the tab of the wrapper and thereafter open the package by pulling on the wrapper in the same direction as the molecular orientation direction of the wrapper. The high degree of molecular orientation allows the package to be cleanly torn open with very little effort. | 05-12-2011 |
Tracy Burnham, Pleasant Grove, UT US
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20140342880 | IN-GROUND TRAMPOLINE PAD SYSTEM - An in-ground trampoline including a frame, trampoline mat, a plurality of springs and a protective pad. The protective pad incorporates a permeable material to allow for the passage of air through the protective pad. The in-ground trampoline system may also include a retaining wall which may comprise self-locking panels. In some embodiments, the self-locking panels may be attached to the frame of the in-ground trampoline. | 11-20-2014 |
William R. Burnham, Hickory, NC US
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20090180737 | OPTICAL FIBER INTERCONNECTION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS USING SAME - Optical fiber interconnection devices, which can take the form of a module, are disclosed that include an array of optical fibers and multi-fiber optical-fiber connectors, for example, two twelve-port connectors or multiples thereof, and three eight-port connectors or multiples thereof. The array of optical fibers is color-coded and is configured to optically interconnect the ports of the two twelve-port connectors to the three eight-port connectors in a manner that preserves transmit and receive polarization. In one embodiment, the interconnection devices provide optical interconnections between twelve-fiber optical connector configurations to eight-fiber optical connector configurations, such as from twelve-fiber line cards to eight-fiber line cards, without having to make structural changes to cabling infrastructure. In one aspect, the optical fiber interconnection devices provide a migration path from duplex optics to parallel optics. | 07-16-2009 |
20100195955 | OPTICAL FIBER INTERCONNECTION DEVICES AND SYSTEMS USING SAME - Optical fiber interconnection devices, which can take the form of a module, are disclosed that include an array of optical fibers and multi-fiber optical-fiber connectors, for example, a twenty-four-port connector or multiples thereof, and three eight-port connectors or multiples thereof. The array of optical fibers is color-coded and is configured to optically interconnect the ports of the twenty-four-port connector to the three eight-port connectors in a manner that preserves transmit and receive polarization. In one embodiment, the interconnection devices provide optical interconnections between twenty-four-fiber optical connector configurations to eight-fiber optical connector configurations, such as from twenty-four-fiber line cards to eight-fiber line cards, without having to make structural changes to cabling infrastructure. In one aspect, the optical fiber interconnection devices provide a migration path from duplex optics to parallel optics. | 08-05-2010 |
Yehuda Burnham, Oak Park, MI US
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20130297523 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING ELECTRONIC CONTACT IDENTIFIER FOR COMPLETING A SALES TRANSACTION - A computerized system and method for obtaining a shipping address needed to complete a sales transaction. In a preferred embodiment, the computerized system and method utilizes at least one electronic contact identifier to cause an electronic message, which has been generated by the system, to be delivered to an intended recipient of at least one item that has been selected for purchase at an ecommerce site. The generated message may contain a link to a webpage which can be accessed by the intended recipient and where he or she may provide the system with his or her shipping address. Upon obtaining the shipping address, the system may then cause a payment for the at least one item to be processed and the at least one item to be shipped to the obtained address. | 11-07-2013 |