Caudill, US
Bobby Caudill, Lexington, KY US
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20120056757 | Emergency vehicle traffic directional lights - A removable vehicle directional light unit for use on a police or emergency vehicle which will be highly visible from a long distance for directing traffic to one or more specified lanes to reduce congestion and avoid accidents, particularly accidents involving police and emergency vehicles parked in the vicinity. The device is removably installed onto the rear window, mounted on the rear deck, or mounted on the trunk or top of the vehicle when in use and has a plurality of highly visible flashing lights configured in the shape of an arrow pointing in the direction leading away from a traffic blockage. The vehicle directional light unit includes a control box with a selector switch and flasher units to cause light groupings to flash in a selected pattern indicating the intended lane or lanes which approaching traffic should use. | 03-08-2012 |
Brent Caudill, Holland, MI US
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20160120385 | SURFACE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE WITH AN INTEGRATED WATER TRAP FOR TRAPPING RESIDUAL WASTE - Embodiments include a waste recovery system for a floor surface maintenance machine. The waste recovery system comprises a squeegee assembly having a squeegee frame, a squeegee retainer extending below the squeegee frame and a reservoir integrally defined in the squeegee retainer. The reservoir can have an inlet passage proximal to the floor surface, an outlet passage fluidly coupled to the fluid suction path and leading to the waste recovery tank, and a fluid trap portion positioned between the inlet and outlet passages. The fluid trap portion can retain backflow waste in the fluid suction path. The reservoir is positioned at a clearance distance from the floor surface in a direction normal to the floor surface such that the reservoir forms the lowest portion of the waste recovery system in the direction normal to the floor surface. | 05-05-2016 |
Charles Blake Caudill, Canonsburg, PA US
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20140252858 | Automated Network Power Cycling Device - An automated power cycling device according to one example embodiment includes a base, a first plug connected to the base and for receiving a first network equipment device, a second plug connected to the base and for receiving a second network equipment device and an adapter connected to the base and for plugging into an input voltage source. The automated power cycling device is configured to initiate power transmission to the first network equipment device and the second network equipment device in sequential order. | 09-11-2014 |
Chester Caudill, Morehead, KY US
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20110133429 | Boat trailer with adjustable rails and an automatic latch - The present invention relates to a boat trailer that has sloped and adjustable guide rails which are higher at the rear of the trailer as compared to the front of the trailer. Accordingly, when backed down a boat ramp the guide rails extend above the water in order to engage the pontoons of a boat. This arrangement of guide rails allows a boat to powered onto the trailer where it can automatically be latched into place. | 06-09-2011 |
Danny Caudill, Melbourne, FL US
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20100259448 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HEALTH MONITORING OF AN OVER THE AIR GEO-LOCATION SYSTEM - A method for testing each one of a plurality of receiving sites operative in a time difference of arrival geo-location system. The method comprises determining a theoretical time of arrival of a test message at each receiving site assuming the test message was transmitted from a test message transmitting antenna at a known location; determining a measured time of arrival of the test message at each receiving site, the test message transmitted from the test message transmitting antenna; determining a true time of arrival of the test message at each receiving site, the true time of arrival comprising the measured time of arrival less a start time of the test message; determining a difference between the theoretical and the true times of arrival for each receiving site, wherein the difference for each receiving site is indicative of a health of the receiving site. | 10-14-2010 |
20110090807 | Method and System for Analyzing Radio Performance During Over-the-Air Operation - An apparatus for determining operating characteristics of radio-frequency (RF) transmitting devices while the devices are in normal operation transmitting over-the-air RF signals. The apparatus comprises at least one signal sensor for receiving the RF signals, each sensor responsive to the RF signals received at a plurality of antennas or received at a directional antenna, an analyzer for determining signal parameters of received RF signals and for determining operating characteristics of the transmitting devices from the signal parameters, wherein each RF signal includes an identifier of the transmitting device, the apparatus using the identifier to link operating characteristics determined from the RF signals to the transmitting device, and a graphical user interface for displaying the operating characteristics for each transmitting device. | 04-21-2011 |
20110319029 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSING RADIO PERFORMANCE DURING FUNCTIONAL OVER-THE-AIR OPERATION - An apparatus for determining a health of radio-frequency transmitters each transmitting a transmitted signal during normal operation. The apparatus comprises a receiver for receiving received signals, each received signal responsive to a transmitted signal, a first element for determining signal parameters of each received signal, the signal parameters responsive to an operating condition of a transmitter, each transmitted signal and each associated received signal including an identifier of the transmitter that transmitted the transmitted signal, the apparatus using the identifier to link determined signal parameters with the transmitter that transmitted the transmitted signal and a second element for determining a health of the transmitter that transmitted the transmitted signal, the health responsive to a relationship between one or more signal parameters and a selected value or a range of selected values for each signal parameter. | 12-29-2011 |
20150057024 | Method And System For Tracking, Controlling, Monitoring And Dispatching Devices Based On Geo-Location Information Shared Through A Controlling Hierarchy - Disclosed is a system for hierarchical-based tracking and information exchange. A location server administrator controls a hierarchy. The system includes a plurality of mobile devices. Each mobile device runs a tracking application and/or information exchange application. A location server that uses a processor to: push and/or pull tracking information controlled by the hierarchy; push and/or pull other forms of information exchange between devices and controlled by the hierarchy; control a dissemination of information between devices running the tracking application and/or information exchange application based on the hierarchy; and control the dissemination of information between devices running the tracking application and/or information exchange application based on location. | 02-26-2015 |
20150105030 | Method and System for Analyzing Radio Performance During Over-the-Air Operation - An apparatus for identifying failed or suspect RF transmitting devices while the devices are in normal operation transmitting over-the-air RF signals. The apparatus comprises an RF signal sensor receiving the RF signals from at least one of the devices that are mobile or portable. The sensor is responsive to the received RF signals. An analyzer determines RF frequency characteristics of the received RF signals from the at least one transmitting device, determines the respective identifier of the at least one transmitting device from the received RF signals, and uses the identifier from the received RF signals to correlate the RF frequency characteristics of the particular one of the transmitting devices. A graphical user interface displays at least one RF frequency characteristic in a form that can be used to identify transmitting devices that have failed and transmitting devices that are suspect. | 04-16-2015 |
Danny Caudill, Albuquerque, NM US
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20140092949 | Method and System for Diagnosing Radio Performance During Functional Over-the-Air Operation - An apparatus for determining a health of radio-frequency transmitters each transmitting a transmitted signal during normal operation. The apparatus comprises a receiver for receiving received signals, each received signal responsive to a transmitted signal, a first element for determining signal parameters of each received signal, the signal parameters responsive to an operating condition of a transmitter, each transmitted signal and each associated received signal including an identifier of the transmitter that transmitted the transmitted signal, the apparatus using the identifier to link determined signal parameters with the transmitter that transmitted the transmitted signal and a second element for determining a health of the transmitter that transmitted the transmitted signal, the health responsive to a relationship between one or more signal parameters and a selected value or a range of selected values for each signal parameter. | 04-03-2014 |
Dirk A. Caudill, Yorba Linda, CA US
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20120117724 | SPA SYSTEM WITH FLOW CONTROL FEATURE - A spa system comprising a tub, a circulation system and a controller is provided. The tub holds water and has an outlet port and an inlet port. The circulation system has a pump assembly, including a motor driving a pump, to circulate water from the outlet port to the inlet port. The speed of the motor can be set at different speeds by the controller in response to user inputs to adjust the flow rate of the water discharged into the tub through the inlet port. Alternatively, or in addition, the speed of the motor can be set at different speeds by the controller depending one whether a water heater positioned in fluid communication with the pump assembly is in a heating mode or in a non-heating mode. In some implementations, the motor used to drive the pump is a BLDC motor. | 05-17-2012 |
Donna Marie Caudill, Madeira, OH US
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20090030390 | Absorbent article - An absorbent article having a topsheet having a first portion and a second portion. The topsheet has a longitudinal centerline and a transverse centerline. The topsheet has an area. The second portion can differ in structure from the first portion. The second portion can have a structurally modified zone. The structurally modified zone has a periphery, a length, and a long axis. The length is the maximum straight-line dimension between two points on the periphery. The long axis extends between two points on the periphery separated by the length. The long axis of the structurally modified zone can be asymmetric to the longitudinal centerline. The structurally modified zone can make up more than about 5% of the area of the topsheet. The topsheet can have a lotion zone, the long axis of which is asymmetric to the longitudinal centerline and the transverse centerline. | 01-29-2009 |
20090030391 | Absorbent article - An absorbent article having a topsheet having a first portion and a second portion. The topsheet has a longitudinal centerline and a transverse centerline. The topsheet has an area. The second portion can differ in structure from the first portion. The second portion can have a structurally modified zone. The structurally modified zone has a periphery, a length, and a long axis. The length is the maximum straight-line dimension between two points on the periphery. The long axis extends between two points on the periphery separated by the length. The long axis of the structurally modified zone can be asymmetric to the longitudinal centerline. The structurally modified zone can make up more than about 5% of the area of the topsheet. The topsheet can have a lotion zone, the long axis of which is asymmetric to the longitudinal centerline and the transverse centerline. | 01-29-2009 |
Elizabeth Caudill, Menlo Park, CA US
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20140282177 | COMPUTER GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE WITH GENOMIC WORKFLOW - Methods and computer apparatuses are disclosed for processing genomic data in at least partially automated workflows of modules. A method comprises: specifying a source from which nucleic acid sequence(s) are to be obtained; selecting module(s) for processing data, including at least one module for processing the one or more nucleic acid sequences; presenting, in a graphical user interface, graphical components representing the source and the module(s) as nodes within a workspace; receiving, via the graphical user interface, inputs arranging the source and the module(s) as a workflow comprising a series of nodes, the series indicating, for each particular module, that output from one of the source or another particular module is to be input into the particular module; generating an output for the workflow based upon the nucleic acid sequence(s) by processing each module in an order indicated by the series. | 09-18-2014 |
Gregory S. Caudill, Fort Wayne, IN US
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20110174041 | System for Manufacturing Wire - A system for manufacturing wire having a mill and a finishing station configured to receive the wire output from the mill in a continuous fashion. The mill has first and second dies and first and second capstans. The first die is configured to receive a wire having a first cross-sectional area and to reduce the cross-sectional area of the wire as it passes through the first die. The first capstan is configured to receive the wire from the first die and apply a first force on the wire. The second die is configured to receive the wire from the first capstan and to further reduce the cross-sectional area of the wire as it passes through the second die. The second capstan is configured to receive the wire from the second die and apply a second force on the wire. The wire exits the mill having a second cross-sectional area that is smaller than the first cross-sectional area, and is finished by the finishing station. | 07-21-2011 |
20150221412 | Insulated Winding Wire - Insulated winding wires and associated methods for forming winding wires are described. A winding wire may include a conductor and insulation formed around the conductor. The insulation may provide a partial discharge inception voltage greater than approximately 1,000 volts and a dielectric strength greater than approximately 10,000 volts. Additionally, the insulation may be capable of withstanding a continuous operating temperature of approximately 220° C. without degradation. The insulation may include at least one base layer formed around an outer periphery of the conductor, and an extruded thermoplastic layer formed around the base layer. The extruded layer may include at least one of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) or polyaryletherketone (PAEK). | 08-06-2015 |
20150243410 | Insulated Winding Wire - An insulated winding wire may include a conductor and insulation formed around the conductor. The insulation may include a base insulation layer formed around the conductor and having a first dielectric constant (∈ | 08-27-2015 |
20150310960 | Continously Transposed Conductor - Continuously transposed conductor (“CTC”) cables are described. A CTC cable may include a plurality of electrically insulated strands connected in parallel at their ends. Additionally, each strand may include one or more conductors and an extruded insulation layer formed at least partially around the one or more conductors. | 10-29-2015 |
Guy Caudill, St. Augustine, FL US
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20100181958 | ENVIRONMENTAL POWER GENERATION DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An environmental power generation device may include a base, a turbine mounting structure carried by the base and a wind turbine carried by the turbine mounting structure. The environmental power generation device may also include a power generator in communication with the wind turbine. The power generator may include a rotor in communication with the wind turbine, and a stator in rotational communication with the rotor. The environmental power generation device may further include a solar cell mounting structure connected to the base, and a solar cell connected to the solar cell mounting structure and positioned to overlie the wind turbine. | 07-22-2010 |
Harrison B. Caudill, Mountain View, CA US
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20140372491 | COOPERATIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Deleting content is disclosed. A delete request is received for a file that is distributed with a plurality of nodes. The file is replaced with a first delete token. A determination is made as to whether all nodes in the plurality of nodes have replaced their respective copies of the file with first delete tokens. The file is deleted. | 12-18-2014 |
James Caudill, Las Vegas, NV US
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20080218730 | Methods, Apparatus, and Systems for Evaluating Gemstones - Methods for grading gemstones, apparatus for grading gemstones, and systems that utilize such methods and apparatus are disclosed. | 09-11-2008 |
20090153835 | Systems and Methods for the Evaluation of Scintillation in Gemstones - Systems and methods, for the evaluation, grading, and presentation of evaluation results, of the scintillation of gemstones, such as diamonds. Specifically, there are discussed systems and methods for determining when a scintillation event in a gemstone is likely to occur and for mapping such events to a presentation. | 06-18-2009 |
Jason C. Caudill, Sunbury, OH US
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20100064784 | PROBE TIP - To eliminate or otherwise reduce unintended movement of a probe tip of a probe assembly being held by a probe arm, the probe assembly includes one or more resilient members that compensate for the contraction or expansion of the probe arm in accordance with the coefficient of thermal expansion of the material from which the probe arm is made. Thus, the probe tip can remain in contact with a sample being measured at the desired location on the sample, during an automated full or wide scale temperature range sweep. | 03-18-2010 |
Jay Caudill, Westminster, CO US
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20150130183 | DOUBLE WALL TUBE ADAPTER AND JOINT - A joint for a double wall tube assembly includes an adapter having an inner wall and an outer wall connected by a web, and a flange extending from the outer wall. The inner wall is configured to receive an inner tube of a double wall tube assembly. The outer wall is configured to be connected to an outer tube of the double wall tube assembly. | 05-14-2015 |
Jay Mack Caudill, Westminster, CO US
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20150102600 | LATCHING MECHANISMS FOR CLAMSHELL TYPE COUPLERS - Latching mechanisms in multiple embodiments connect clamshell type couplers comprising a pair of arcuate coupling halves joined at a hinge. One embodiment includes a biased catch lever that engages a corresponding latch plate. Another embodiment includes a plurality of latching extensions that engage an opposing latching housing, along with biased locking buttons for selectively locking the mechanism. Another embodiment includes dual rotatable latching arms for interconnecting the coupling halves, each arm having a latching cam for selectively locking the mechanism. Another embodiment includes a rotatable latching arm and a receiving bracket for receiving the latching arm for selectively locking the mechanism. Another embodiment includes an over center hinge mechanism including three cooperating and rotatable latch plates. Another embodiment includes cooperating cassette mechanisms, each having connector extensions for connecting the cassette mechanisms to one another for selectively locking the mechanism. Methods are also disclosed for selectively locking the latching mechanisms | 04-16-2015 |
20160063143 | INTERCHANGABLE FLOW RESTRICTING ORIFICE FOR CLAMSHELL COUPLER - A system for testing fluid flow includes a first tube, a first flange disposed on an end of the first tube, a second tube, and a second flange disposed on an end of the second tube. The second flange is adjacent the first flange. A flow restricting sleeve surrounds the first flange and the second flange. The flow restricting sleeve has an inner surface and an outer surface, with a web extending from the inner surface and defining an orifice. The web extends between the first flange and the second flange. A coupler assembly surrounds the flow restricting sleeve. | 03-03-2016 |
Jennifer Lynn Caudill, Crofton, KY US
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20140326435 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR HEAT EXCHANGER COIL - A multi-row heat exchanger coil includes a first row of coil, a second row of coil positioned generally parallel to the first row of coil, a bent portion fluidly communicating the first and second rows of coil, an interior space formed between the first and second rows of coil, and a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes at least one connection member configured to connect the first and second rows, thereby securing the first and second rows of coil to each other, a mounting member configured to prevent airflow from exiting from the interior space at a side of the multi-row heat exchanger coil, and fastening mechanism configured to attach the mounting member to the connection member. | 11-06-2014 |
Jonathan Dirk Caudill, Madison, AL US
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20130219071 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROTATING A GATEWAY ADDRESS - A client device, a gateway and a corresponding method are provided in order to increase the security of a network to which access is provided via a gateway. The address of the gateway may rotate, e.g., change, such that hackers or other individuals or devices that should not have access to the network will experience much greater difficulty in securing the address of the gateway and accessing the network, at least for any extended period of time. By ensuring that both the client device and the gateway are synchronized in regard to the rotation of the address of the gateway, however, the client device may still properly address the gateway and therefore access the network, even as the address of the gateway rotates. Different operating systems may also be associated with some of the different addresses of the gateway in order to increase the security of the network. | 08-22-2013 |
Leroy Caudill, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20100000806 | ENGINE SYSTEM - An engine system includes three different types of motors with complementary characteristics, which together provide increased performance and efficiency. The engine system generally includes a fuel-consuming engine (such as an internal combustion engine), an electric motor and an air motor. The air motor is powered by compressed air stored in air tanks. The air tanks can store energy much more quickly and efficiently than electric batteries. Therefore, the air tanks are a more efficient way of recouping the energy of braking the vehicle. The air tanks can be used to power the vehicle, especially at cruising speed, and can recharge the batteries over time. The three motors are complementary to one another in several ways which provide improved performance and efficiency. | 01-07-2010 |
Michael David Caudill, San Diego, CA US
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20150250045 | ADAPTIVE LASER SYSTEM FOR AN EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE - A system for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source includes an optical amplifier including a gain medium positioned on a beam path, the optical amplifier configured to receive a light beam at an input and to emit an output light beam for an EUV light source at an output; a feedback system that measures a property of the output light beam and produces a feedback signal based on the measured property; and an adaptive optic positioned in the beam path and configured to receive the feedback signal and to adjust a property of the output light beam in response to the feedback signal. | 09-03-2015 |
Richard T. Caudill, Westerville, OH US
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20080265679 | TRANSFER SWITCH SYSTEM WITH NEUTRAL CURRENT MANAGEMENT - An electrical power transfer system for selectively connecting a load to a first power source or a second power source includes a first switch having an input selectively connected to the first power source and an output connected to the load. A second switch includes an input and an output connected to the load. An isolation device has its input connected to the second power source and its output connected to the input of the second switch to provide a continuous neutral path for the second power source and to isolate a neutral current path of the load from the second power source. | 10-30-2008 |
20090230772 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOAD SHARING IN MULTI-MODULE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS - A load sharing, multi-module power supply system for supplying power to a load. The system may involve: a first power supply module having a controller, and having a first per unit capacity (pu-c); a second power supply module having a controller, and having a second per unit capacity (pu-c); the controller of the first power supply module adapted to implement a reduction in an output power of the first power supply module upon the detection of an operating event, where a portion of the load being handled by the first power supply module is shed by a percentage, and such that the first power supply module remains operating during the operating event but at a reduced power output level; and upon the occurrence of the operating event the controller of the second power supply module is adapted to increase a power output of the second power supply module sufficient to accommodate the portion of the load that has been shed by the first power supply module. | 09-17-2009 |
Rick Caudill, Blacksburg, VA US
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20120315081 | CONNECTOR DEVICES AND ASSEMBLIES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM - A method and an apparatus for attachment provide enhanced connecting integrity between various structural components. The method and apparatus have particular applicability in connection with connecting a post for a deck. The post is connected directly or indirectly by a connecting device which is secured against the surface of the post and to a surface of a joist loaded in shear. An anchor member may be fastened to the side of a joist and threadably receive a fastener which extends through a bore and, at the opposite end, is secured against the outside surface of a second joist. Connecting devices which employ L-shaped shank members are also employed. Transportable buildings and building kits comprising connecting assemblies of the invention are also included. | 12-13-2012 |
Sanford D. Caudill, Louisville, KY US
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20120213890 | SPRAY DRIED MYROSINASE AND USE TO PRODUCE ISOTHIOCYNATES - A spray dried myrosinase/ascorbate mixture is formed from the steps comprising: providing a source of myrosinase, adding ascorbate to the source of myrosinase, heating the source of myrosinase to a temperature of about 104° F. (about 40° C.) or higher, and spray drying the myrosinase/ascorbate mixture. The spray dried myrosinase/ascorbate mixture may be used to prepare isothiocyanates. The spray dried myrosinase/ascorbate mixture may also be mixed with glucoraphanin and used in an activated tablet or capsule. | 08-23-2012 |
Scott Caudill, Helotes, TX US
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20090102166 | Airbag module - The disclosed airbag module may be used in a vehicle. The airbag may include an airbag for protecting a vehicle occupant and at least one tearable sleeve. The airbag is configured to be in a folded or rolled up state and to deploy along an interior side portion of the vehicle. The at least one tearable sleeve is coaxially or circumferentially surrounding a portion of the airbag in the folded or rolled up state. | 04-23-2009 |
Scott R. Caudill, Saline, MI US
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20130124066 | DYNAMIC TUNING OF ENGINE AUTO STOP CRITERIA - The criteria used to determine whether to initiate an auto stop of an engine may be altered based on a number of previous auto stops of the engine, a total auto stop off time of the engine, or a total throughput of a battery. Altering the criteria may influence a frequency with which the engine is auto stopped. | 05-16-2013 |
20130245925 | FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR ENGINE AUTO STOP INHIBIT CONDITIONS - A vehicle includes an engine and a stop/start system that selectively auto stops and auto starts the engine, detects an auto stop inhibit condition that prevents the engine from being auto stopped, and in response, generates output based on the auto stop inhibit condition if the auto stop inhibit condition falls within a predetermined class of auto stop inhibit conditions. The vehicle also includes an interface that displays or plays the output to inform a driver of the vehicle about the detected auto stop inhibit condition. | 09-19-2013 |
Shellie Jean Porter Caudill, Liberty Township, OH US
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20090291057 | ANIMAL CARE COMPOSITION - Methods of cleansing, conditioning and optionally therapeutically treating skin, hair, and/or other keratinous surfaces of a companion animal are provided. The method includes: contacting the skin, hair, and/or other keratinous surfaces of a companion animal with a companion animal care composition, the composition having a cleansing component, and a conditioning component; and optionally rinsing the skin, hair, and/or other keratinous surfaces of the companion animal with water; wherein after use of the composition, the composition provides a friction coefficient of from about 0.65 to about 0.8. Also included are articles of commerce having a container containing a companion animal care composition, which composition provides cleansing, conditioning, and optional treatment benefits to a companion animal. The container has instructions for cleansing, conditioning, and optionally treating the companion animal. Also included are companion animal care compositions having a cleansing component and a conditioning component, wherein after use of the composition, the composition provides a friction coefficient of from about 0.65 to about 0.8. | 11-26-2009 |
Telina Caudill, Tampa, FL US
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20140232701 | Extendable Mouth Stylus - An extendable stylus operated with a mouth, the stylus having an extending portion configured to have an adjustable length, a conductive tip that can interface with a touch screen device, the conductive tip located at a first end of the extending portion, a mouthpiece that engages the mouth of a user, wherein the mouthpiece is located at a second end of the extending portion opposite the first end and a control mechanism disposed at or near the second end of the extending portion, wherein the control mechanism is configured to control the length of the extending portion based on an operation by the mouth of the user. | 08-21-2014 |
Timothy L. Caudill, Catlettsburg, KY US
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20120109579 | METHOD OF TESTING AND PROVING FUEL EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS - A method of testing and proving fuel efficiency improvements includes installing a telematic device in each of a first plurality of vehicles and a second plurality of vehicles. The telematic devices collect baseline fuel consumption data during a first time period and collect test fuel consumption data during a second time period. Between the first and second time periods, at least one operating parameter of the second plurality of vehicles is modified such that the baseline fuel consumption data and the test fuel consumption data can be analyzed to determine any fuel efficiency improvements caused by the modified operating parameter. To ensure reliable and statistically-significant results, each plurality of vehicles may include 15 vehicles and each time period may include 60 days. | 05-03-2012 |
Timothy Lee Caudill, Catlettsburg, KY US
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20090283363 | QUICK OIL CHANGE APPARATUS AND PROCESS - A method and apparatus for changing engine motor oil more quickly and simply than previously existing methods. To change oil on a gasoline or diesel engine, the conventional oil filter is removed and an adapter is screwed in its place. An inlet oil port of the adapter connects with the oil filter inlet line and an outlet port of the adapter connects to the oil filter outlet line. The adapter top is sealed with a recessed O-ring extending around the periphery so that oil can be pumped through the adapter into and out of the engine without leaking. The adapter inlet and outlet ports are connected by hoses/tubes to an external container with its own internal piston. The engine is turned on to idle and the engine oil pump pumps used oil from the oil pan out through the adapter outlet port into the external container. An external feed pump or valve can be used with an accumulator to temporarily hold a portion of the new oil pushed out of the piston/cylinder reducing the initial oil flow back into the engine providing enough oil flow and pressure to maintain adequate lubrication and reduce the dilution of new oil with used oil maximizing the quality of the replacement oil and minimizing the amount of new oil required in the displacement process. | 11-19-2009 |
Troy S. Caudill, Burleson, TX US
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20140081484 | Landing Point Indication System - According to one embodiment, a landing point indication system includes an image provider, a rotorcraft position provider, a pilot image generation system, and a display device. The image provider is operable to provide a visual representation of an area underneath a rotorcraft. The rotorcraft position provider is operable to provide information indicating a position of the rotorcraft. The pilot image generation system is operable to generate a supplemented visual representation. The supplemented visual representation includes the visual representation of the area underneath the aircraft and information indicating a position of the rotorcraft relative to the visual representation. The display device is operable to display the supplemented visual representation within the rotorcraft. | 03-20-2014 |
Troy Sheldon Caudill, Burleson, TX US
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20120253558 | Flight Control Laws for Constant Vector Flat Turns - An aircraft and method to control flat yawing turns of the aircraft while maintaining a constant vector across a ground surface. The aircraft includes a control system in data communication with control actuators, a lateral control architecture, a longitudinal control architecture, and an initialization command logic. The lateral control architecture controls the aircraft in the lateral direction, while the longitudinal control architecture controls the aircraft in the longitudinal direction. The initialization command logic automatically activates the lateral control architecture and the longitudinal control architecture to maintain a constant vector across the ground whenever a directional control input is made at low speed. | 10-04-2012 |
20130060406 | Flight Control Laws for Vertical Flight Path - A flight control system and method for controlling the vertical flight path of an aircraft, the flight control system includes a stable decoupled model having a decoupled lateral equation of motion and a decoupled longitudinal equation of motion and a feedback command loop operably associated with the stable decoupled model. The feedback command loop includes a vertical flight path angle control law; an altitude control law; and a vertical speed control law. | 03-07-2013 |
20130090788 | FLIGHT CONTROL LAWS FOR FULL ENVELOPE BANKED TURNS - A flight control system and method for controlling full envelope banked turns of an aircraft, the flight control system including one or more of a control law architectures having one or more control laws adapted for controlling the flight of an aircraft for full envelope banked turns. | 04-11-2013 |
20130138270 | FLIGHT CONTROL LAWS FOR AUTOMATIC HOVER HOLD - A system and method to control hovering flight of a rotary aircraft. The system including a lateral speed hold loop, a longitudinal loop, a vertical control loop, and a directional loop. The method includes defining a first flight envelope having a first groundspeed threshold; defining a second flight envelope having a second groundspeed threshold, the second flight envelope being defined within the first envelope; engaging a hover hold with a control law hover hold architecture as the aircraft enters the first flight envelope; and engaging a position hold with a control law position hold architecture as the aircraft enters the second flight envelope. | 05-30-2013 |
20140025237 | FLIGHT CONTROL LAWS FOR CONSTANT VECTOR FLAT TURNS - An aircraft and method to control flat yawing turns of the aircraft while maintaining a constant vector heading across a ground surface. The aircraft includes a control system in data communication with a model, a lateral control architecture, a longitudinal control architecture, and an initialization command logic. The model decouples the directional movement of the aircraft into a lateral equation of motion and a longitudinal equation of motion. The lateral control architecture utilizes the lateral equation of motion to control the aircraft in the lateral direction, while the longitudinal control architecture utilizes the longitudinal equation of motion to control the aircraft in the longitudinal direction. The initialization command logic selectively activates the lateral control architecture and the longitudinal control architecture. | 01-23-2014 |
Wes Caudill, Clarkston, MI US
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20150141158 | SLOT CAR DRAG RACING REACTION START TIMER DEVICE - A slot car drag racing reaction start timer assembly that can be mounted on a variety of different slot car tracks. The reaction start timer tower provides for a full drag racing staging and starting light Christmas tree assembly which is electronically linked to car activated optical emitter and sensor combinations from an overhead start gate and timer bridge and the individual driver's car controllers in an electronic integrated timing and reaction circuit. The start tower assembly provides for electronic on-line linking to a use access website to afford multiple racer participation in competition. | 05-21-2015 |