Clayton, US
Adam T. Clayton, Centerville, UT US
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20100123723 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPENDENCY GRAPH EVALUATION FOR ANIMATION - Aspects include systems, devices, and methods for evaluating a source dependency graph and animation curve with a game system. The dependency graph may be evaluated at an interactive rate during execution of a game. The animation curve may describe change in a state of a control element over time. Subnetworks of the dependency graph may be identified and evaluated using a plurality of processors. | 05-20-2010 |
Billy W. Clayton, Bolivar, TN US
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20090308565 | CART OCCUPANT COOLING SYSTEM - An open cart occupant cooling system is disclosed. The system includes a number of fan(s) each capable of delivering about 900 cfm of air flow, in a simulated 10 mph breeze, to the seating positions of the occupants. The fans are clamped to the cart roof struts, or other mounts, so as to direct a stream of cooling air toward the cart occupant(s). The fans are activated by a pressure or proximity sensitive switch upon an occupant alighting onto the seat of the cart. The cooling system can be retrofit with temporary hand operated clamps to mount the fans and be operated with either a plug in or self-contained rechargeable electrical supply and, if so desired, wired to a seat cushion operated pressure switch. | 12-17-2009 |
Brad Smythe Clayton, Brick, NJ US
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20110177763 | ROTARY DUST PROTECTION APPARATUS - A rotary abrasive device and for facilitating the removal of dust from a work surface. The rotary abrasive device may include a plenum, a plenum coupled to a vacuum source via a plenum exhaust. The shape of said plenum may be varied depending upon application. The plenum exhaust is right biased in a clockwise shaft rotation in order to pick-up debris off of a clockwise rotating abrasive device. The invention may include a rotary constraining member to allow the shaft to rotate freely through the plenum and a locking means to keep the plenum in a substantially fixed position. According to further illustrative embodiments of this aspect of the invention, the plenum one or more inlets of a fixed or varying width to pick-up debris off of a work surface | 07-21-2011 |
Brian P. Clayton, Auburn, MA US
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20100077320 | SGML/XML to HTML conversion system and method for frame-based viewer - A system and method provides conversion of SGML or XML files to HTML files by component conversion techniques. In one embodiment, the system addresses the conversion of an SGML formatted document, with associated graphic and multimedia for viewing in a plurality of frames produced in a web browser, such as with Java or JavaScript. A parser allows for multi-layered HTML documents comprised of dynamically sizing framesets which combines transformed SGML and external components such as graphics multimedia with executable mini-applications that enable external (to the SGML document domain) referencing of add-on interactive features such as local and global search, bookmarks, and annotation. In a preferred embodiment, a Java or JavaScript executable produces a collapsible/expandable table of contents in one of the frames. | 03-25-2010 |
Byron C. Clayton, Sagamore Hills, OH US
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20080226850 | Alternating Spacer Frame Line Control - Each of the multiple spacer frame fabricating machines executes its portion of a schedule, then alerts an operator(s) he or she should move to another spacer frame machine that is simultaneously providing spacer frames for the same schedule. The multiple controllers running the multiple spacer machines continue to prompt the operator until the production schedule has been completed. By alternately choosing spacers from different machines, the operator(s) can maintain the proper spacer sequence on the overhead conveyor. | 09-18-2008 |
Casey J. Clayton, Morenci, AZ US
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20090288856 | MULTI-COATED ELECTRODE AND METHOD OF MAKING - Various embodiments provide an electrode comprising a conductive substrate, a first layer of a mixture comprising iridium oxide in a crystalline phase and tantalum oxide in an amorphous phase on a portion of an outer surface of the conductive substrate, and a second layer of the mixture comprising iridium oxide in an amorphous phase and tantalum oxide in an amorphous phase on an outer surface of the first layer. | 11-26-2009 |
20090288958 | ELECTROCHEMICALLY ACTIVE COMPOSITION, METHODS OF MAKING, AND USES THEREOF - Accordingly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides methods for making electrochemically active materials. Methods include making an electrochemically active material by reacting a platinum group metal salt in a organic solvent to yield a mixture, then heating the mixture to create a metal-organic solvent complex and an acid, followed by removing at least a portion of the acid, and yielding an electrochemically active material comprising the metal-organic solvent complex. In an exemplary embodiment, the resulting electrochemically active material may be used for coating an electrode. | 11-26-2009 |
20100276281 | ANODE STRUCTURE FOR COPPER ELECTROWINNING - An electrode for use in producing copper in either a conventional electrowinning cell or the direct electrowinning cell is provided. The electrode includes a hanger bar and an electrode body coupled with the hanger bar. The electrode body includes at least one conductor rod having a core and an outer layer surrounding the core and a substrate coupled with the conductor rod. | 11-04-2010 |
20130153435 | HIGH SURFACE AREA CATHODE ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A cathode assembly, a system including the cathode assembly, and method of using the assembly and system are disclosed. The cathode assembly includes high surface area material to allow efficient recovery of metal at reduced current densities at the cathode, which allows increased rates of metal recovery to be obtained, while maintaining desired properties of the electrowon metal. | 06-20-2013 |
Dale H. Clayton, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100049285 | Ectoparasite Eradication Method and Device - A method of eliminating an ectoparasite infestation is disclosed that may include steps of defining a target area on an animal having an ectoparasite infestation, heating a volume of air to a temperature to form heated air, applying the heated air to the target area with an airflow such that the heated air impinges directly on substantially all ectoparasites located within the target area, and maintaining the heated air at the target area for a period of time sufficient to affect an ectoparasite mortality rate of at least 50%. | 02-25-2010 |
20100331931 | ECTOPARASITE ERADICATION METHOD AND DEVICE - A method of eliminating an ectoparasite infestation is disclosed that may include steps of defining a target area on an animal having an ectoparasite infestation, heating a volume of air to a temperature to form heated air, applying the heated air to the target area with an airflow such that the heated air impinges directly on substantially all ectoparasites located within the target area, and maintaining the heated air at the target area for a period of time sufficient to affect an ectoparasite mortality rate of at least 50%. | 12-30-2010 |
Dan Clayton, Houlton, WI US
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20110265415 | Window and Door Grille Attachment System - A grille attachment system is provided for releasably attaching a grille made of crisscrossing grille components to a window or door having a frame and a glazing unit. The attachment system includes grille clips on the ends of the grille components that are each movable between a first or inactive position and a second or active position in which they engage the frame of the window or door to hold the grille in place. Movement of the grille toward engagement with the glazing unit of the window or door causes the clips to move to their second positions, thereby engaging the frame and holding the grille in place. Pulling the grille away from the glazing unit causes the clips to move back to their first positions, thereby releasing the grille from the frame and the window or door. | 11-03-2011 |
Dennis Wayne Clayton, Weatherlord, TX US
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20110100999 | BUCKET DIVIDER - A bucket divider is adapted to be used with a bucket. The bucket divider includes plates that interconnect between them to form compartments inside the bucket. The height of the plates is larger than the width in order to fit the interior of the bucket. | 05-05-2011 |
Donald E. Clayton, Houston, TX US
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20120082003 | Apparatus and Method for Reducing Noise in Seismic Data - A method of acquiring seismic data. The method includes receiving seismic signals at one or more sensors; sampling the received seismic signals into a plurality of samples, compressing at least some of the samples in selected packets before arranging the compressed samples into packets; arranging the samples into a plurality of packets; computing packet efficiency for a packet of the plurality of packets; transmitting the plurality of packets by varying time intervals between transmissions of the packets. | 04-05-2012 |
Edward Eugene Clayton, Sikeston, MO US
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20080246289 | VEHICLE RADIATOR GUARD AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A radiator guard assembly for a vehicle that includes a first frame rail, a second frame rail, a bumper assembly coupled to the first and second frame rails, and a radiator coupled to the first and second frame rails is provided. The radiator guard assembly includes a radiator guard, and a pair of mounting brackets for coupling the radiator guard to the first and second frame rails and axially downstream from the bumper. The radiator guard is configured to substantially prevent an object from undesirably contacting the radiator. | 10-09-2008 |
Jackie Clayton, Prescott, AZ US
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20090068321 | Ice cream cone end pastry - A frozen ice cream pastry that includes the tip or closed end section of a conical or cylindrical-shaped ice cream cone, respectively, that is filled with ice cream. In the preferred embodiment, the top surface of the ice cream is flat with the top edge of the cone. The cone can be made of cake or waffle ingredients. The pastry may or may not be covered with a chocolate layer. In one embodiment, the pastry is sold in a protective cardboard container that includes an inner protective carrier with a plurality of cone-shaped cutouts formed therein. The pastry is then placed into a cutout and individually removed from the carrier when desired. In another embodiment, a small serving of pastries are sold in an air filled bag which when removed from the freezer are consumed. In still another embodiment, a plurality of air filled bags each filled with one serving of pastries are sold and distributed in a large container which may be stored in the freezer. | 03-12-2009 |
James Clayton, Detroit, MI US
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20120089180 | ADHESIVE BONDING COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - A polymerizable composition includes at least one monomer, a photoinitiator capable of initiating polymerization of the monomer when exposed to light, and a phosphor capable of producing light when exposed to radiation (typically X-rays). The material is particularly suitable for bonding components at ambient temperature in situations where the bond joint is not accessible to an external light source. An associated method includes: placing a polymerizable adhesive composition, including a photoinitiator and energy converting material, such as a down-converting phosphor, in contact with at least two components to be bonded to form an assembly; and, irradiating the assembly with radiation at a first wavelength, capable of conversion (down-conversion by the phosphor) to a second wavelength capable of activating the photoinitiator, to prepare items such as inkjet cartridges, wafer-to-wafer assemblies, semiconductors, integrated circuits, and the like. | 04-12-2012 |
James Steven Clayton, Montvale, NJ US
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20110123645 | Topical Antimicrobial Compositions - Provided are topical antimicrobial compositions for application to the epidermis, e.g., hands, arms, legs, face, scalp as well as other body areas which are characterized in being free of conventional anionic soaps and conventional anionic surfactants, which preferably exhibits an acidic pH. The compositions exhibit at least 3 log kill efficacy, preferably at least 4 log kill efficacy at 60 seconds contact time of at least two, preferably at least three and most preferably at least four of microorganisms selected from the group consisting of: | 05-26-2011 |
Jeffrey J. Clayton, Ramsey, MN US
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20090017668 | LEAD RECEPTACLE AND PIN FRAME ASSEMBLY - A method includes (i) placing about a first alignment pin a first lead receptacle having a conductive portion, and (ii) placing about a second alignment pin a second lead receptacle having a conductive portion. The method further includes placing the first and second lead receptacles on a restraining fixture and attaching and electrically coupling a first conductor of a one piece lead frame pin assembly to the conductive portion of the first receptacle. The lead frame pin assembly has a tab element connecting the first conductor to a second conductor. The first and second conductors each include a feedthrough coupling portion. The method also includes attaching and electrically coupling the second conductor of the lead frame assembly to the conductive portion of the second receptacle. The lead receptacle and pin assembly may be inserted into a connector header. | 01-15-2009 |
20090018600 | FORM FOR RETAINING BATTERY IN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A form for retaining a battery in implantable medical device includes outer edge and first and second opposing major surfaces. The first major surface of the form includes a recess, a ridge disposed between the recess and the outer edge, and a trough forming element disposed between the ridge and the outer edge. The ridge is configured to engage at least a portion of a major surface of the battery retained in the form. The trough forming element has first and second edge surfaces positioned to engage an edge surface of the retained battery to form a trough configured to receive adhesive. The recess is disposed adjacent the ridge and is configured to allow for expansion of the retained battery during recharge. The retention assembly is configured to secure the first major surface of the battery against the ridge to prevent adhesive from leaking from the trough into the recess. | 01-15-2009 |
20090018601 | CONNECTOR HEADER FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A connector header includes a housing formed from a plastic material having a modulus of rigidity of 100 ksi or greater. The housing defines an opening for insertion of a lead. The connector header further includes a lead receptacle having an electrically conductive element. The electrically conductive element is operably couplable to a feedthrough of the implantable medical device. The lead receptacle is in communication with the opening and is disposed within the housing such that an electrical contact of the lead is electrically couplable to the conductive element of the receptacle when the lead is inserted into the receptacle. | 01-15-2009 |
20090270940 | LEAD RETENTION ASSEMBLY FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A lead retention assembly for an implantable medical device includes (i) a conductive set screw and (ii) a housing defining an opening for receiving at least a portion of the set screw. The assembly further includes a block disposed within the housing. The block defines a lead receiving bore and a second bore extending generally perpendicular to and intersecting with the lead receiving bore. The assembly further includes a conductive lead engagement member having a lead engagement feature. The lead engagement feature is disposed within and movable within the second bore such that advancement of the set screw causes the lead engagement feature to move within the second bore towards the lead receiving bore. The set screw is electrically isolated from the conductive lead engagement member. | 10-29-2009 |
20130070423 | COMPACT CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A connector assembly for an implantable medical device includes a plurality of feedthroughs mounted in a conductive array plate, each feedthrough in the plurality of feedthroughs including a feedthrough pin electrically isolated from the conductive array plate by an insulator and an electronic module assembly including a plurality of conductive strips set in a non-conductive block. The plurality of conductive strips is in physical and electrical contact with the feedthrough pins at an angle of less than 135 degrees. The connector assembly further includes at least one circuit, the circuit including a plurality of conductors corresponding to the plurality of feedthroughs. The plurality of conductors of the circuit is in physical and electrical contact with a corresponding one of the conductive strips of the plurality of conductive strips of the electronic module assembly at an angle of less than 135 degrees. | 03-21-2013 |
20130288092 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING INSULATIVE PORTIONS - An electrode assembly for use in a battery may include a mandrel and one or more insulative portions. The insulative portions may be formed about and may extend from one or more end regions of a battery mandrel. Further, insulative portions may electrically insulate one or more elements of the electrode assembly from each other. | 10-31-2013 |
20130288115 | MANDREL FOR ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES - A mandrel for use in a battery assembly may include a positive mandrel portion and a negative mandrel portion. Each of the mandrel portions may include a connector element coupling region and an electrode coupling region. The connector element coupling region may be configured to be coupled to a connector element and the electrode coupling region may be configured to be coupled to an electrode. | 10-31-2013 |
20130288116 | MANDREL FOR ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES - A mandrel for use in a battery assembly may include a positive mandrel portion and a negative mandrel portion. Each of the mandrel portions may include a connector element coupling region and an electrode coupling region. The connector element coupling region may be configured to be coupled to a connector element and the electrode coupling region may be configured to be coupled to an electrode. | 10-31-2013 |
20140146447 | Medical Devices Including Connector Enclosures with an Integrated Conductor Feed-Through - Medical devices provide a connector enclosure that includes a feedthrough integrated into the base of the connector enclosure. The feedthrough may include feedthrough passageways that align longitudinally with lead connectors of the connector enclosure where feedthrough pins extend from the lead connectors through the feedthrough passageways. The feedthrough may also include filter plates mounted to the base of the connector enclosure to provide an integrated filtered feedthrough. Additionally, the connector enclosure may include metallic features such as the base and one or more walls that define an enclosure of the lead connectors. The base may be bonded to the can of the medical device to provide a hermetic seal such that the feedthrough integrated into the base eliminates the need for a feedthrough for the can. | 05-29-2014 |
20140295688 | Medical Devices Including Metallic Connector Enclosures - Medical devices provide metallic connector enclosures. The metallic connector enclosures may be constructed with relatively thin wails in comparison to polymer connector enclosures to aid in miniaturizing the medical device. The metallic connector enclosures may be constructed with interior surfaces that deviate less from an ideal inner surface shape in comparison to polymer connector enclosures to allow for better concentricity of electrical connectors. The metallic connector enclosures may include a panel that allows access to the cavity of the connector enclosure where set screw blocks, lead connectors, spacers, seals, and the like may be located. Furthermore, the lead connectors within the metallic connector enclosures may be separated from the metallic connector enclosure by being positioned within non-conductive seals that reside within features included in cavity walls of the connector enclosure. Similarly, set screw blocks may be separated from the metallic connector enclosure by non-conductive spacers present within the cavity. | 10-02-2014 |
John B. Clayton, Superior, CO US
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20090299477 | Method and Apparatus for Implantation Between Two Vertebral Bodies - A method and system to assist in a planning and navigation of procedure. Generally, the system allows for image acquisition of a selected area of the anatomy. The images may then be used to mark various points to determine true anatomical definitions and planes. The definitions may assist in positioning a prosthesis. | 12-03-2009 |
20100305580 | Instrument Guide System - A system is provided to align a surgical guide instrument over a burr hole in a patient's body. Adjustments of a surgical instrument can be made in x, y, z, and angular directions using the system. An instrument guide unit can include an instrument guide for guiding a surgical instrument into the body of a patient and a base unit operative to be secured to the body near an area in which surgery is to occur. The base unit is coupled to the instrument guide. An adjustment mechanism, coupled to the base unit and the instrument guide, is operative to adjust the instrument guide in lateral directions with respect the surface of the area. | 12-02-2010 |
20110060213 | Method and Apparatus for Positioning a Reference Frame - A method and apparatus to perform a procedure that can include a processor assisted surgical procedure. During the procedure patient space and image space can be registered to allow for tracking of various tracking sensors. A dynamic reference frame can be used to maintain localization of the patient space with the image space. The dynamic reference frame can be fixedly interconnected with a bone portion of the anatomy. | 03-10-2011 |
20110060216 | Method and Apparatus for Surgical Navigation of a Multiple Piece Construct for Implantation - A method and apparatus for percutaneous and/or minimally invasive implantation of a construct. The construct may be implanted using a navigation system for planning and execution of a procedure. A plurality of portions of the construct may be interconnected using locations and paths determined and navigated with the navigation system. | 03-10-2011 |
20110301593 | SURGICAL NAVIGATIONAL AND NEUROMONITORING INSTRUMENT - The invention relates to a surgical instrument capable of applying an electrostimulation to a neural structure. The surgical instrument also has a tracking system associated therewith to provide navigational tracking during a surgical procedure. | 12-08-2011 |
Joshua Ryan Clayton, Cicero, IN US
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20090105229 | PURINE DERIVATIVES AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula I. | 04-23-2009 |
20110207721 | PURINE DERIVATIVES AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula I. | 08-25-2011 |
20110294792 | PURINE DERIVATIVES AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula I. | 12-01-2011 |
Joshua Ryan Clayton, Fishers, IN US
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20100152181 | AMINO PYRAZOLE COMPOUND - The present invention provides amino pyrazole compounds useful in the treatment of chronic myeloproliferative disorders and various cancers, e.g., glioblastoma, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, and leukemias. | 06-17-2010 |
20100286139 | AMINO PYRAZOLE COMPOUND - The present invention provides amino pyrazole compounds useful in the treatment of chronic myeloproliferative disorders and various cancers, e.g., glioblastoma, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, and leukemias. | 11-11-2010 |
20120149684 | AKT INHIBITORS - The present invention provides AKT inhibitors of the formula: Formula I The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, uses of compounds of Formula I and method of using compounds of Formula I. | 06-14-2012 |
Julian Clayton, Salisbury, NC US
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20100325849 | SHOELACE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A shoelace substitute approximates the look and function of a shoelace and includes a length of elastic material and two barbs. The barbs are each placed at and contain one of the ends of the elastic material, being crimped around the end of the elastic material to form a T. The barbs are sized to be inserted through eyelets of the shoe to connect opposite eyelets in the same manner as a shoelace. An associated method allows for replacement of the shoelace with a number of such shoelace substitutes, each connecting a pair of eyelets. The color and shape of the elastic material may be varied to coordinate with various kinds of shoes. The effect is to create a “slip-on” shoe from a “lace-up” shoe. | 12-30-2010 |
Ken Clayton, Plano, TX US
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20090219451 | Broadband Integrated Television Tuner - A broadband integrated television receiver for receiving a standard antenna or cable input and outputting an analog composite video signal and composite audio signal is disclosed. The receiver employs an up-conversion mixer and a down-conversion mixer in series to produce an IF signal. An IF filter between the mixers performs coarse channel selection. The down-conversion mixer may be an image rejection mixer to provide additional filtering. The received RF television signals are converted to a standard 45.75 MHz IF signal for processing on-chip by additional circuitry. | 09-03-2009 |
Kenneth W. Clayton, Plano, TX US
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20090066847 | BROADBAND INTEGRATED TUNER - A broadband integrated receiver for receiving input signals and outputting composite video and audio signals is disclosed. The receiver employs an up-conversion mixer and a down-conversion mixer in series to produce an intermediate signal. An intermediate filter between the mixers performs coarse channel selection. The down-conversion mixer may be an image rejection mixer to provide additional filtering. | 03-12-2009 |
20100265412 | Broadband Integrated Tuner - A broadband integrated receiver for receiving input signals and outputting composite video and audio signals is disclosed. The receiver employs an up-conversion mixer and a down-conversion mixer in series to produce an intermediate signal. An intermediate filter between the mixers performs coarse channel selection. The down-conversion mixer may be an image rejection mixer to provide additional filtering. | 10-21-2010 |
Kevin Franklin Clayton, Cary, NC US
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20090077420 | MULTIPROCESSOR CORE DUMP RETRIEVAL - In particular embodiments, a monitoring processor may receive an interrupt from status monitoring logic associated with a monitored processor that has experienced an error. Interrupt logic at the monitoring processor may interrupt the monitored processor to initiate a standby mode of operation in the monitored processor. Core dump logic at the monitoring processor may retrieve a core dump from a memory associated with the monitored processor via a communication channel connecting the monitoring processor to the monitored processor or to the memory. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 03-19-2009 |
Kimberly M. Clayton, Dallas, GA US
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20110255806 | Sorting Apparatus - Various embodiments for an apparatus for receiving items are described. One embodiment is a sorting apparatus for receiving items of different individuals. The sorting apparatus comprises a vertical back panel, a horizontal panel coupled to the vertical back panel, the horizontal panel comprising a plurality of openings. The sorting apparatus further comprises a plurality of bags configured to receive the items of different individuals, the plurality of bags configured to be attached to the horizontal panel at the openings, wherein each the of the plurality of openings has a corresponding bag, wherein each opening corresponds to a different individual. | 10-20-2011 |
Lanetra M. Clayton, Plant City, FL US
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20080306184 | Polymer/carbon nanotube composites, methods of use and methods of synthesis thereof - Polymer/carbon nanotube composites including single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes incorporated into the matrix of a polymer are provided. These composites can be used in environments exposed to galactic cosmic radiation. Accordingly, the composites are useful in deep space applications like space vehicles, space stations, personal equipment as well as applications in the biomedical arts and atom splitting research. The composites can be modified with organic dyes containing at least one phenyl ring and the resulting doped composite is useful as a radiation detector. The preferred polymer is poly(4-methyl-1-pentene). At low nanotube concentrations (i.e., about 0.5 wt % or less), the composites exhibit transparent optical qualities. At higher nanotube concentrations (i.e., about 0.6 wt % or more), the composites are non-transparent. | 12-11-2008 |
20100155220 | CARBON NANOTUBE/POLYMER COMPOSITES RESISTANT TO IONIZING RADIATION - Polymer composites directed to single wall carbon nanotubes (SWNT) dispersed within poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and their methods of synthesis. Composites of the present invention are also formulated as films and spun coat onto desired substrates. Advantageously, both the composites and films of the present invention exhibit resistance to radiation. | 06-24-2010 |
Lanetra M. Clayton, Oviedo, FL US
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20100279044 | Aerogel / Polymer Composite Materials - The invention provides new composite materials containing aerogels blended with thermoplastic polymer materials at a weight ratio of aerogel to thermoplastic polymer of less than 20:100. The composite materials have improved thermal insulation ability. The composite materials also have better flexibility and less brittleness at low temperatures than the parent thermoplastic polymer materials. | 11-04-2010 |
20100280171 | Aerogel / Polymer Composite Materials - The invention provides new composite materials containing aerogels blended with thermoplastic polymer materials at a weight ratio of aerogel to thermoplastic polymer of less than 20:100. The composite materials have improved thermal insulation ability. The composite materials also have better flexibility and less brittleness at low temperatures than the parent thermoplastic polymer materials. | 11-04-2010 |
Lawrence G. Clayton, Rockford, IL US
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20110066176 | EAR INSERT FOR RELIEF OF TMJ DISCOMFORT AND HEADACHES - An expansible ear canal insert for treating TMJ disorders and headaches which acts directly on the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures to reduce stress and loads placed on the articulator disc located between the temporal bone and the mandible, as well as supportive muscles and ligaments near the TMJ. The insert is adapted to expand by application of body heat. In the expanded condition, the insert provides support to the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures. | 03-17-2011 |
20110130786 | Method for Treating Headaches with Intra-Aural Devices - Methods for treating a headache of an individual with a pair of prosthetic intra-aural devices are provided. The methods includes inserting one of the intra-aural devices into each ear canal of the person. Later, the person may remove the intra-aural device from each ear canal. Each of the intra aural devices has a predefined shape substantially conforming to each ear canal, and is hollow in its interior to permit hearing, yet rigid enough to maintain its shape once inserted into the ear canal. The intra-aural device may be inserted at the onset of or prior to the symptoms of a headache, and may remain inserted until the headache lessens in severity, subsides or at any other time period. For migraine or other chronic headaches, the intra-aural devices may be worn to reduce at least one of the frequency, severity, and/or duration of the migraine headaches. | 06-02-2011 |
20110307009 | EAR INSERT FOR RELIEF OF TMJ DISCOMFORT - A prosthesis for insertion in an ear to reduce pain resulting from TMJ disorders. The ear insert has a predefined shape conforming to the shape of the ear canal when the jaw is in an open position. The ear insert supports the TMJ and associated secondary musculature to reduce strain in the TMJ area, including the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and the temporo-mandibular joint itself. The insert is hollow in the inside to permit hearing and is made of a rigid material which retains the shape of the ear canal. A scalloped indenture extends across a surface of the ear insert positioned behind the tragus. | 12-15-2011 |
20130274877 | EAR INSERT FOR RELIEF OF TMJ DISCOMFORT - A prosthesis for insertion in an ear to reduce pain resulting from TMJ disorders. The ear insert has a predefined shape conforming to the shape of the ear canal when the jaw is in an open position. The ear insert supports the TMJ and associated secondary musculature to reduce strain in the TMJ area, including the muscles, ligaments, nerves, and the temporo-mandibular joint itself. The insert is hollow in the inside to permit hearing and is made of a rigid material which retains the shape of the ear canal. A scalloped indenture extends across a surface of the ear insert positioned behind the tragus. | 10-17-2013 |
20140076336 | EAR INSERT FOR RELIEF OF TMJ DISCOMFORT AND HEADACHES - An expansible ear canal insert for treating TMJ disorders and headaches which acts directly on the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures to reduce stress and loads placed on the articulator disc located between the temporal bone and the mandible, as well as supportive muscles and ligaments near the TMJ. The insert is adapted to expand by application of body heat. In the expanded condition, the insert provides support to the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures. | 03-20-2014 |
20140249626 | EAR INSERT FOR RELIEF OF TMJ DISCOMFORT AND HEADACHES - An expansible ear canal insert for treating TMJ disorders and headaches which acts directly on the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures to reduce stress and loads placed on the articulator disc located between the temporal bone and the mandible, as well as supportive muscles and ligaments near the TMJ. The insert is adapted to expand by application of body heat. In the expanded condition, the insert provides support to the TMJ and associated ligament and muscle structures. | 09-04-2014 |
Mark Clayton, Manorville, NY US
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20100042671 | SERVER EMBEDDED IN DEVICE CHARGING CRADLE - A charging cradle having an embedded server, wherein the server software is a ubiquitous and integral part of the charging cradle. Additionally, the server enables monitoring of an enterprise mobile device for battery level and availability, and can push software/firmware updates to the mobile device via an integrated data connection. Furthermore, the charging cradle can distribute services to the mobile devices, reducing the overall complexity of the mobile devices. | 02-18-2010 |
20130322613 | AUTOMATED VOICE CONNECTION TO A BEST-DETERMINED TARGET - An apparatus and method for initiating a voice communication to a best-determined target includes associating a plurality of workers in a worker list with a skills profile for each worker. Upon receiving an assistance request for a task, the worker list can be searched automatically for target contacts having the skill profile best-matching the assistance request. Further search criteria can be compared between the task and the matched target contacts to facilitate the proper selection of the best-matched target contacts. Upon a match, a voice communication is automatically initiating between the requestor to the best-determined target contact. | 12-05-2013 |
Matthew Clayton, Houston, TX US
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20090039255 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OIL SPILL DETECTION - The invention relates to a method for detecting the presence of hydrocarbons near an unmanned offshore oil platform. The method steps include monitoring reflected atmospheric and thermal radiation, detecting the presence of hydrocarbons, and generating an alert based on the presence of hydrocarbons. | 02-12-2009 |
20120095683 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OIL SPILL DETECTION - The invention relates to a method for detecting the presence of hydrocarbons near an unmanned offshore oil platform. The method steps include monitoring reflected atmospheric and thermal radiation, detecting the presence of hydrocarbons, and generating an alert based on the presence of hydrocarbons. | 04-19-2012 |
Michael Dale Clayton, Lake Orion, MI US
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20090196728 | Apparatus and Method - Associated with a form-fill-seal packaging machine for liquid-packaging cartons is an apparatus ( | 08-06-2009 |
20100004108 | Apparatus and Method - An applicator ( | 01-07-2010 |
Munroe C. Clayton, Liverpool, NY US
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20090302899 | DIFFERENTIAL INVERSE ALIASING DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER - This invention relates to a process for producing a pulsed sampled waveform comprising generating a baseband signal representing the integral of a desired output waveform; sampling and differentiating the baseband signal to produce frequency images of the baseband spectrum at multiples of the sampling rate; employing an analog bandpass filter to pass the spectral image centered at the desired up-conversion frequency band. This invention also relates to an apparatus for creating a high frequency output waveform signal comprising a means for generating a baseband signal representing the integral of a desired output waveform; a means for sampling the baseband signal; a means for generating a time delayed baseband signal by Δt; a means for inverting the delayed baseband signal; a means for summing the inverted the delayed baseband signal with the sampled baseband signal; a means for filtering to pass the high frequency signal. | 12-10-2009 |
20120161726 | SAFE AREA VOLTAGE REGULATOR - A safe area voltage regulator is provided that includes a loss element, a distributed shunt regulator and an output terminal. The loss element component is directly connected to the distributed shunt regulator and includes a plurality of loss elements connected in series. The distributed shunt regulator is made up of a plurality of shunt regulators connected in parallel and is configured to regulate a peak voltage of a voltage signal to below a maximum voltage threshold. The output terminal is directly connected to the distributed shunt regulator and configured to output the voltage signal with the regulated peak voltage. The safe area voltage regulator is configured to ensure that the voltage signal with the regulated peak voltage does not exceed a maximum voltage threshold when a fault occurs to a signal power amplifier inputting the voltage signal to the safe area voltage regulator or when a fault occurs to one of the plurality of shunt regulators or when a fault occurs to one of the plurality of loss elements. | 06-28-2012 |
20120164960 | SAFE AREA VOLTAGE AND CURRENT INTERFACE - A safe area voltage and current interface is provided that includes an antenna and mode selection unit, an antenna tuner unit and an interface unit. The antenna and mode selection unit determines a frequency mode and an antenna mode for an output signal. The antenna tuner unit is directly connected to the antenna and mode selection unit and is configured to tune the output signal based on the frequency mode and the antenna mode determined by the antenna and mode selection unit. The interface unit is directly connected to the antenna tuner unit and is configured to ensure that a current and voltage level of the output signal does not exceed an intrinsically safe current and voltage level, while maintaining the peak current level of the output signal to a level sufficient to drive an electronic component disposed in an unsafe environment. | 06-28-2012 |
Murray K. Clayton, Middleton, WI US
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20110137630 | METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF MILK PRODUCING ANIMALS - A method is disclosed for calculating a transition monitor value for one or more milk-producing animals so as to enable its use in evaluating and optimally managing the health and productivity (i.e., the transition performance) of those individual animals and of their herds. An expected milk production is calculated for a given time period of a current lactation based both on the individual's performance in her previous lactation and on her current state. Transition monitor values are calculated as the difference between actual and expected milk production values. The transition monitor values can then be used to evaluate and to optimize the health and productivity of both individuals and herds of individuals and to make comparisons of transition monitor programs both within and between herds. | 06-09-2011 |
Neil Clayton, Hillsboro, OR US
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20100105256 | Electrical Contact Assembly and Method of Manufacture - An electrical contact assembly has a plurality of formed elongate closed seam tubular elements attached to a carrier with each of the elongate tubular elements attached to the carrier via a tab. Scored creases are formed in the tabs for separating the elongate tubular elements from the assembly and scored creases are formed in the carrier for defining carrier strips. The carrier strip had a plurality of grouped elongate tubular elements. The electrical contact assembly is placed in a crimping die where at least one or more wires are inserting into selected elongate tubular elements. Pressure is applied to least one or more of the selected elongate tubular elements to produce bulk material deformation along a substantial portion of the elongate tubular elements to crimp the elongate tubular elements to the wires as electrical contacts. | 04-29-2010 |
20120036714 | Electrical Contact Assembly and Method of Manufacture - An electrical contact assembly has a plurality of formed elongate closed seam tubular elements attached to a carrier with each of the elongate tubular elements attached to the carrier via a tab. Scored creases are formed in the tabs for separating the elongate tubular elements from the assembly and scored creases are formed in the carrier for defining carrier strips. The carrier strip had a plurality of grouped elongate tubular elements. The electrical contact assembly is placed in a crimping die where at least one or more wires are inserting into selected elongate tubular elements. Pressure is applied to least one or more of the selected elongate tubular elements to produce bulk material deformation along a substantial portion of the elongate tubular elements to crimp the elongate tubular elements to the wires as electrical contacts. | 02-16-2012 |
Neil C. Clayton, Hillsboro, OR US
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20110241714 | RESISTIVE PROBING TIP SYSTEM FOR LOGIC ANALYZER PROBING SYSTEM - The resistive probing tip system has one or more carriers and one or more electrical contact assemblies. Each carrier has opposing surfaces with a plurality of resistors engaging the carrier. Each of the plurality of resistors has opposing electrical contacts that are exposed at respective opposing surfaces of the carrier. Each electrical contact assembly has opposing surfaces with electrical contacts exposed at the opposing surfaces with each electrical contact exposed on one surface coupled to a corresponding electrical contact on the other opposing surface. The carrier(s) and the electrical contact assembly(s) selectively mate to and mate from one another with the electrical contacts exposed at the opposing surfaces the carrier(s) and the electrical contact assembly(s) contacting one another. The carrier(s) and/or the electrical contact assembly(s) may be selectively secured to either of a circuit board or a probe head. | 10-06-2011 |
20140120777 | Connector for Selectively Coupling an Electrical Load to a Device under Test - A connector has a housing with an aperture formed therein having one portion larger than the other portion. The housing is mounted on the device under test with the housing positioned over a plurality of electrical contacts. An electrical load is positioned within the larger aperture of the housing and has a plurality of resistors disposed adjacent to an electrical contact assembly. A resilient member is positioned between the electrical load and the device under test such that a force directed on the electrical load compresses the resilient member to allow contact between a plurality of electrical contacts of the electrical contact assembly and the plurality of the electrical contacts on the device under test. Removing the force decompresses the resilient member and disconnects the plurality of contacts of the electrical contact assembly from the plurality of electrical contacts of the device under test. | 05-01-2014 |
Peter J. Clayton, Casselberry, FL US
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20090315425 | SUPERCONDUCTING COIL SUPPORT STRUCTURES - Support structures ( | 12-24-2009 |
20100201220 | ROTOR WINDING SHIELD FOR A SUPERCONDUCTING ELECTRIC GENERATOR - A generator rotor core ( | 08-12-2010 |
20100299913 | ROTOR POLE CROSSOVER CONNECTION - A rotor pole crossover connection joint for use in a rotating electrical machine is disclosed. The connection joint integrally couples a bottom rotor coil strap to a rotor pole crossover connector with a single piece connector that reduces, distributes or otherwise tolerates stress concentrations in the connector. A corresponding method of forming a rotor pole crossover connection and a rotor assembly including a rotor pole crossover connection joint are also disclosed | 12-02-2010 |
20110291850 | MACHINE VIBRATION MONITORING - A system and method of monitoring vibrations, in a machine having a rotating element, where composite vibration signals are measured and filtered into discreet vector components associated with machine operating frequency. The filtered vectors are then evaluated to obtain a mean and standard deviation, whereupon a further value is obtained and compared to the prior values. Trip conditions may be set to initiate certain actions based on the meeting of the conditions. Additional data related to operating conditions of the machine may be analyzed in conjunction with the vibration data to be considered as providing a cause for vibration anomalies that may be observed. The operating, conditions of the machine may be displayed on a computer display in association with the discreet vector components, for example in a second level folder to the first level folder of the discreet vector components. | 12-01-2011 |
Randy Clayton, Frederick, MD US
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20110213472 | Upgradeable Automation Devices, Systems, Architectures, and Methods - A multi-level automation control architecture, methods, and systems are disclosed, which provide enhanced scalability, functionality, and cost effectiveness for energy, access, and control. The systems include various combinations of automation controllers, remote controllers and peripheral devices that are used to provide monitoring and control functionality over the various systems in a structure, such as HVAC, water, lighting, etc. In various embodiments, the automation controller and various peripheral devices are implemented to provide an integrated energy management system for the structure. The system allows the user to manage energy based on the day, time, the presence of people, and the availability of natural lighting and heating, as well as prioritize and participate in demand-response program. The system can be implemented using a remote controller and expanded through the addition of automation controllers, remote controllers, and peripheral devices to enable the system to be tailored to specific user requirements. | 09-01-2011 |
20140217905 | Upgradeable Automation Devices, Systems, Architectures, and Methods - A multi-level automation control architecture, methods, and systems are disclosed, which provide enhanced scalability, functionality, and cost effectiveness for energy, access, and control. The systems include various combinations of automation controllers, remote controllers and peripheral devices that are used to provide monitoring and control functionality over the various systems in a structure, such as HVAC, water, lighting, etc. In various embodiments, the automation controller and various peripheral devices are implemented to provide an integrated energy management system for the structure. The system allows the user to manage energy based on the day, time, the presence of people, and the availability of natural lighting and heating, as well as prioritize and participate in demand-response program. The system can be implemented using a remote controller and expanded through the addition of automation controllers, remote controllers, and peripheral devices to enable the system to be tailored to specific user requirements. | 08-07-2014 |
Richard F. Clayton, Columbia, MD US
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20100104101 | CRYPTOGRAPHIC SERVER WITH PROVISIONS FOR INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN CRYPTOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS - The invention is a cryptographic server providing interoperability over multiple algorithms, keys, standards, certificate types and issuers, protocols, and the like. Another aspect of the invention is to provide a secure server, or trust engine, having server-centric keys, or in other words, storing cryptographic keys on a server. The server-centric storage of keys provides for user-independent security, portability, availability, and straightforwardness, along with a wide variety of implementation possibilities. | 04-29-2010 |
Richard Mark Clayton, Manorville, NY US
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20100054218 | Method and System for Detecting Broadcast Receivers and Transitioning to Selective Communications - A method and a device for detecting the presence of broadcast receivers, such as mobile communication devices, within a communication network and transitioning to selective communications to one or more of the receivers. The method including sending a broadcast query to a plurality of mobile units (“MUs”), receiving at least one response from each at least one of the MUs, each of the responses specifying whether each of the at least one MU that can receive a broadcast transmission, and indicating to a user whether any of the MUs responded to the broadcast query. Described is a further method including receiving a broadcast transmission from an MU, sending a request to the MU to conduct a private communication session, and conducting the private communication session with the MU. Described is a device including means for determining whether further devices can receive a broadcast transmission from the device, and means for transitioning from a broadcast communication session to a private communication session. | 03-04-2010 |
20100067403 | DIRECT DEVICE TO DEVICE CONFIGURATION TRANSFER - Systems and methodologies for direct device-to-device transfer of configuration information, such as network information, are provided herein. As described herein, network keys and other information can be transferred from a device that stores and/or utilizes the information to one or more devices to be initialized on a corresponding network. Network information can be communicated using audio tones, light pulses, and/or other similar signals to facilitate transfer of network information using one or more hardware components present at devices involved in the transfer for other purposes and without requiring specialized hardware. Systems and methodologies disclosed herein enable new devices to a network to be programmed by an already-programmed device, thereby reducing the need for off-site network initialization in cases where a small number of devices are to be added to an existing population. In addition, secure transfer of network information without exposing the information in a transferable format is facilitated. | 03-18-2010 |
20100073187 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR NO-TOUCH INITIAL PRODUCT DEPLOYMENT - A non-contact deployment method generally includes: configuring a component so that it is in a low-power state; receiving an activation signal (e.g., light, RFID, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.); causing a deployment module within the component to wake up; and instructing the component to perform the appropriate deployment steps. The activation signal is preferably a type of signal that does not require special equipment, i.e., a signal that would conventionally be present within an environment in which a network is being deployed. The signal may be received, for example, while the component is within its shipping box or other enclosure. | 03-25-2010 |
Robert Clayton, St. Louis, MO US
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20100196393 | MODULATION OF BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER PROTEIN EXPRESSION - There are disclosed agents that inhibit Blood Brain Barrier Proteins (BBBP). Such agents are useful in controlling agents entering and exiting the CNS. This allows for drugs to be more effective and/or allowing side effects of the drugs to be lowered. | 08-05-2010 |
Robert Clayton, Duncan, OK US
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20090211759 | Methods and Devices for Treating Multiple-Interval Well Bores - Methods and devices are provided for treating multiple interval well bores. More particularly, an isolation assembly may be used to allow for zonal isolation to allow treatment of selected productive or previously producing intervals in multiple interval well bores. One example of a method for treating a multiple interval well bore includes the steps of: introducing an isolation assembly to a well bore, the isolation assembly comprising a liner, one or more sleeves and a plurality of swellable packers, wherein the sleeves and swellable packers are disposed about the liner; deploying a shifting tool inside the liner, where the sleeves are configured so as to provide open, closed and open to screen positions when actuated by the shifting tool. An open position allows for treatment of the well bore while an open to screen position allows for receiving fluid from the well bore. A closed position re-establishes zonal isolation. | 08-27-2009 |
Robert Clayton, Atlanta, GA US
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20110119178 | METADATA DRIVEN PROCESSING - The system enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The listener ensures the reliability and data integrity of input files and performs archiving functions. The payment management functions automatically processes transactions, including payor (e.g., the buyer) initiated payments to a payee (e.g., a supplier) by utilizing a flexible, decoupled processing architecture. A payment management computer identifies a universal identifier for each entity and forms relationships and hierarchies in order to increase efficiency of the trading partner network. Metadata describes the format, validation and relationships for a wide variety of financial account data. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119188 | BUSINESS TO BUSINESS TRADING NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD - The system enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The listener ensures the reliability and data integrity of input files and performs archiving functions. The payment management functions automatically processes transactions, including payor (e.g., the buyer) initiated payments to a payee (e.g., a supplier) by utilizing a flexible, decoupled processing architecture. A payment management computer identifies a universal identifier for each entity and forms relationships and hierarchies in order to increase efficiency of the trading partner network. Metadata describes the format, validation and relationships for a wide variety of financial account data. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119189 | DATA PROCESSING FRAMEWORK - The system enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The listener ensures the reliability and data integrity of input files and performs archiving functions. The payment management functions automatically processes transactions, including payor (e.g., the buyer) initiated payments to a payee (e.g., a supplier) by utilizing a flexible, decoupled processing architecture. A payment management computer identifies a universal identifier for each entity and forms relationships and hierarchies in order to increase efficiency of the trading partner network. Metadata describes the format, validation and relationships for a wide variety of financial account data. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119274 | FILE LISTENER SYSTEM AND METHOD - The system enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The listener ensures the reliability and data integrity of input files and performs archiving functions. The payment management functions automatically processes transactions, including payor (e.g., the buyer) initiated payments to a payee (e.g., a supplier) by utilizing a flexible, decoupled processing architecture. A payment management computer identifies a universal identifier for each entity and forms relationships and hierarchies in order to increase efficiency of the trading partner network. Metadata describes the format, validation and relationships for a wide variety of financial account data. | 05-19-2011 |
Robert A. Clayton, Foristell, MO US
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20100086983 | PROCESS FOR ACCELERATED CAPTURE OF CARBON DIOXIDE - The present invention generally relates to the removal of carbon dioxide from a gas stream, particularly a flue gas, hydrogen gas from a reformer, natural gas, or gas from a cement kiln. Immobilized enzymes for use in carbon capture and other systems are also disclosed. | 04-08-2010 |
20110300623 | PROCESS FOR ACCELERATED CAPTURE OF CARBON DIOXIDE - The present invention generally relates to the removal of carbon dioxide from a gas stream, particularly a flue gas, hydrogen gas from a reformer, natural gas, or gas from a cement kiln. Immobilized enzymes for use in carbon capture and other systems are also disclosed. | 12-08-2011 |
20120220025 | PROCESS FOR ACCELERATED CAPTURE OF CARBON DIOXIDE - The present invention generally relates to the removal of carbon dioxide from a gas stream, particularly a flue gas, hydrogen gas from a reformer, natural gas, or gas from a cement kiln. Immobilized enzymes for use in carbon capture and other systems are also disclosed. | 08-30-2012 |
Robert I. Clayton, Deer Park, TX US
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20090166091 | DRILL BIT AND DESIGN METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING DISTRIBUTION OF INDIVIDUAL CUTTER FORCES, TORQUE, WORK, OR POWER - A design process and resulting bit structure is provided for drill bits wherein cutter geometries on the face of the bit are tailored to optimize the distribution of one or more of forces, torque, work, or power of each cutter relative to other cutters. Balanced are the forces, torque, work, or power generated by each cutter in respect to other cutters that are working within the same region of cut, so that all cutters within the same region of cut are generating sufficiently comparable forces, torque, work, or power. In this manner all of the cutters on the bit may share as closely as possible the work and loads required to penetrate the subterranean rock. The design process produces a bit structure in which each cutter is doing similar levels of work or creating similar levels of force, torque, or power relative to other cutters within the same region of cut on the bit, within specified ranges of design criteria. | 07-02-2009 |
20110259649 | DRILL BIT AND DESIGN METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING DISTRIBUTION OF INDIVIDUAL CUTTER FORCES, TORQUE, WORK, OR POWER - A design process and resulting bit structure is provided for drill bits wherein cutter geometries on the face of the bit are tailored to optimize the distribution of one or more of forces, torque, work, or power of each cutter relative to other cutters. Balanced are the forces, torque, work, or power generated by each cutter in respect to other cutters that are working within the same region of cut, so that all cutters within the same region of cut are generating sufficiently comparable forces, torque, work, or power. In this manner all of the cutters on the bit may share as closely as possible the work and loads required to penetrate the subterranean rock. The design process produces a bit structure in which each cutter is doing similar levels of work or creating similar levels of force, torque, or power relative to other cutters within the same region of cut on the bit, within specified ranges of design criteria. | 10-27-2011 |
Robert L. Clayton, Tucson, AZ US
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20100176062 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR ADSORPTIVE BUBBLE SEPARATION USING A DENSE FOAM - A method of concentrating particles in a liquid-particle dispersion feed by adsorptive bubble separation by intimately contacting a gas with a pressurized stream of liquid in a chamber to form an aerated dispersion that retains at least some of the kinetic energy from the pressurized stream, and removing at least some of the kinetic energy from the aerated dispersion to form a dense foam. A liquid-particle dispersion feed is then injected into the dense foam to form a gas-liquid-particle dispersion. The gas-liquid-particle dispersion is injected into a flotation chamber at a point below a surface of a liquid contained therein, where the gas-liquid-particle dispersion forms bubbles of a gas-particle agglomerate, and the bubbles are released from the feed liquid depleted in hydrophobic particles and rise to the surface to form a floating froth enriched in particles. Also described is a device that includes plurality of chambers for aeration and mixing, feed injection, and a duct that is positioned below the liquid-foam line of a flotation chamber, so that the gas-liquid-particle dispersion is released within the chamber, and rises to the surface as a floating froth enriched in particles. | 07-15-2010 |
Robert L. Clayton, Tuscon, AZ US
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20100167339 | PROCESS FOR MICROALGAE CONDITIONING AND CONCENTRATION - Conditioning and concentration of microalgae are accomplished by the process steps of grinding a dilute aqueous dispersion of microalgae in the presence of grinding media and then applying adsorptive bubble separation. This process is amenable to the use of dilute feed microalgal dispersions such as are encountered in the production of algal biomass for biofuel applications. | 07-01-2010 |
20100181234 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR ADSORPTIVE BUBBLE SEPARATION - Process and apparatus are described for adsorptive bubble separation of hydrophobic particles from liquid dispersions. The process may be used to treat the gas/liquid dispersion after it has been introduced from two or more ducts near the perimeter or from a central duct of the separation vessel. When the gas-liquid-particle dispersion is introduced from a central duct, the rising bubbles are directed by, e.g., a baffle toward the perimeter of the apparatus, where they rise. At the liquid surface, bubbles with attached hydrophobic materials form a floating froth layer, which is directed toward a central froth collection launder. Rising froth at the perimeter pushing the froth bed into the reduced area of the center encourages further coalescence of the bubbles and increases liquid drainage from the froth, thus leading to concentration of the collected materials without the need for complex equipment geometry. Also disclosed is an improvement for froth flotation processes comprising using a vacuum to pull froth and/or collapsed froth into and through the froth collection launder and froth drain line. This improvement assists froth collection because froth can be pulled by suction through the collection system more easily than it can be drained by gravity. | 07-22-2010 |
20130193036 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR ADSORPTIVE BUBBLE SEPARATION - Process and apparatus are described for adsorptive bubble separation of hydrophobic particles from liquid dispersions. When a gas-liquid-particle dispersion is introduced into a separation vessel, a baffle directs the rising bubbles toward the perimeter of the apparatus. At the liquid surface, bubbles with attached hydrophobic materials form a floating froth layer, which is directed toward a froth collection launder. Also disclosed is an improvement for froth flotation processes comprising using a vacuum to pull froth and/or collapsed froth into and through the froth collection launder and froth drain line. | 08-01-2013 |
20130344575 | Process for Microalgae Conditioning and Concentration - Conditioning and concentration of microalgae are accomplished by the process steps of grinding a dilute aqueous dispersion of microalgae in the presence of grinding media and then applying adsorptive bubble separation. This process is amenable to the use of dilute feed microalgal dispersions such as are encountered in the production of algal biomass for biofuel applications. | 12-26-2013 |
Robert P. Clayton, Comanche, OK US
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20100252280 | System and Method for Servicing a Wellbore - A wellbore servicing system, comprising a plurality of sleeve systems disposed in a wellbore, each sleeve system comprising a seat and a dart configured to selectively seal against the seat to the exclusion of other seats, the seats each comprising an upper seat landing surface and the darts each comprising a dart landing surface, wherein the darts each comprise a dart landing surface that is configured to complement an upper seat landing surface of the seat to which the dart is configured to selectively seal against. | 10-07-2010 |
Russell Clayton, Westland, MI US
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20080213709 | GAS SUPPLY COUPLING FOR A WATER HEATER - A gas supply coupling and method of assembly for the delivery of combustion gases to a combustion chamber of a heating device includes a crimp ring which provides a metal-to-metal seal between the gas supply tube and the gas supply line. | 09-04-2008 |
20090302603 | GAS SUPPLY COUPLING FOR A WATER HEATER - A gas supply coupling includes a gas supply line receivable in a telescoped relationship with a fitting to define an interface section. A crimp ring is received at least partially over the interface section to provide a metal-to-metal seal between the fitting and the gas supply tube. | 12-10-2009 |
20110020759 | GAS SUPPLY INTERFACE FOR A WATER HEATER - A gas supply interface includes a door adapted to fit within an opening to a combustion chamber, the door includes a serrated opening. | 01-27-2011 |
Steve Clayton, Skillman, NJ US
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20100093309 | Mobile Device Notification With Options - Notifying users of mobile communication devices, which may include providing options for response to notifications. A component of a communication service provider system receives an indication of a notification for a user of a mobile communication device. The notification may be received from a source internal or external to the communication service provider system. A component of the mobile communication service provider formats the notification so that it is compatible with the mobile communication device of the user and sends the notification to the mobile communication device of the user. The notification may include one or more options to respond to the notification using the mobile communication device. The notification may, for example, pertain to minutes-of-use in a mobile communication service plan, or to other information, including notifications from outside service providers such as airlines, banks, restaurants, hotels, libraries, credit card companies, etc. | 04-15-2010 |
20130137407 | MOBILE DEVICE NOTIFICATION WITH OPTIONS - Notifying users of mobile communication devices, which may include providing options for response to notifications. A component of a communication service provider system receives an indication of a notification for a user of a mobile communication device. The notification may be received from a source internal or external to the communication service provider system. A component of the mobile communication service provider formats the notification so that it is compatible with the mobile communication device of the user and sends the notification to the mobile communication device of the user. The notification may include one or more options to respond to the notification using the mobile communication device. The notification may, for example, pertain to minutes-of-use in a mobile communication service plan, or to other information, including notifications from outside service providers such as airlines, banks, restaurants, hotels, libraries, credit card companies, etc. | 05-30-2013 |
Steven Clayton, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20110061969 | Snap-Action Valve for Exhaust System - A muffler for an internal combustion engine exhaust system includes a housing having an inlet and outlet headers enclosing opposite ends of an outer shell. A partition divides a housing interior into first and second chambers, the first chamber having sound absorbing material positioned therein. The partition has an aperture allowing fluid communication between the first and second chambers. A through pipe extends through the inlet and outlet headers and the partition and has a plurality of perforations enabling fluid communication between the through pipe and the first chamber. A valve assembly has a valve flap positioned inside the through pipe for rotation with an axle pivotally coupled to the pipe between a closed position and an open position. The valve is positioned downstream of the pipe perforations such that all of an exhaust gas flowing through the muffler passes through the valve regardless of the valve flap position. | 03-17-2011 |
Terrill S. Clayton, Wauwatosa, WI US
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20100275938 | Device, Method and Compositions For Reducing the Incidence of Tobacco Smoking - A device which facilitates the absorption of nicotine in order to reduce the incidence of tobacco smoking is disclosed. The device includes a tube defining an interior space. The tube has a first end with an opening and a second end. An inhalable, flowable liquid or gel composition is disposed in the interior space of the tube. The composition may include water, at least one vitamin, a flavoring agent, and nicotine. The flavoring agent may include an intense sweetener such as sucralose, and a natural or artificial fruit flavor. A user inhales on the first end of the tube of the device as a substitute oral activity to tobacco smoking and thereby ingests a source of nicotine that reduces the withdrawal symptoms experienced when smoking is stopped. | 11-04-2010 |
20120103350 | Device, Method, and Composition For Reducing the Incidence of Tobacco Smoking - A device which facilitates the absorption of nicotine in order to reduce the incidence of tobacco smoking is disclosed. The device includes a tube defining an interior space. The tube has a first end with an opening and a second end. An inhalable, flowable liquid or gel composition is disposed in the interior space of the tube. The composition may include water, at least one vitamin, a flavoring agent, and nicotine. The flavoring agent may include an intense sweetener such as sucralose, and a natural or artificial fruit flavor. A user inhales on the first end of the tube of the device as a substitute oral activity to tobacco smoking and thereby ingests a source of nicotine that reduces the withdrawal symptoms experienced when smoking is stopped. | 05-03-2012 |
Terrill S. Clayton, Elm Grove, WI US
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20100296127 | PRINTING USING COLOR CHANGEABLE MATERIAL - In one embodiment, provided is a system for printing data on a flexible substrate that has a color-changeable materials associated therewith. The system comprises a data source that may be configured to provide data to be printed on the flexible substrate, a processing circuit, and an energy source. The processing circuit may be configured to retrieve the data from the data source and to control the energy source to change a color of the color-changeable material based on the retrieved data. | 11-25-2010 |
20140168673 | PRINTING USING COLOR CHANGEABLE MATERIAL - Systems and methods for printing data on a substrate including a color-changeable material are provided. One system includes a processing circuit and a device including an energy source. At least a portion of a printed publication is printed on the substrate using a commercial printing press based on fixed data. The device including the energy source is configured to add variable data to the substrate. The processing circuit is configured to receive the variable data and to control the energy source to change a color of the color-changeable material based on the variable data to provide at least a portion of the printed publication. The processing circuit is configured to control the energy source to change the color of the color-changeable material in-line with a flow of the substrate through one of a printing line, a finishing line, or a packaging line of the commercial printing press. | 06-19-2014 |
Terrill Scott Clayton, Elm Grove, WI US
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20090128860 | ABLATIVE PRINTING - A system for adding data to a printed publication comprises a data source for providing the data, a processing circuit, and an energy source. The processing circuit is configured to retrieve the data from the data source and to control the energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication based on the data. The data may be fixed and/or variable data. | 05-21-2009 |
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20140104627 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADDING DATA TO A PRINTED PUBLICATION - Systems and methods for adding data to a printed publication are provided. One method includes receiving variable data and controlling an energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication based on the variable data. The printed publication is printed on the substrate using the commercial printing press based on fixed data. Controlling the energy source to at least partially ablate the printed publication includes, after the printed publication has been printed on the substrate by the commercial printing press based on the fixed data, controlling the energy source to remove a portion of the printed publication based on the variable data. | 04-17-2014 |
Terry Clayton, Elm Grove, WI US
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20100130479 | Gabaergic Agents to Treat Memory Deficits - The present invention provides molecules and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of memory deficit related conditions and/or enhancement of cognition. In a preferred embodiment, the invention includes compounds, salts and prodrugs thereof for the prevention and/or treatment of these conditions. | 05-27-2010 |
Walter Joseph Clayton, New York, NY US
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20080221945 | ECOSYSTEM ALLOWING COMPLIANCE WITH PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS OR OBJECTIVES - Systems and methods are provided for creating and maintaining an ecosystem, such as for trading securities. For example, in one system, at least one eligibility prerequisite is identified—governing whether an entity is eligible to participate in the ecosystem—and whether the entity meets the eligibility prerequisite(s) is determined. In addition, at least one ecosystem rule is identified, governing whether an entity is qualified to participate in the ecosystem. An eligible entity may execute a contract in which the entity agrees to adhere to the ecosystem rule(s), thus allowing the entity to participate in the ecosystem. The entity may then enter into at least one designated ecosystem transaction, such as buying a security. Participants in the ecosystem may include issuers of securities, investors, brokers, dealers, and research analysts. In this example, the ecosystem seeks to maximize liquidity and transparency while minimizing regulatory obligations. | 09-11-2008 |
Wesley Clayton, Kingwood, TX US
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20090284036 | CARGO FLOOR ASSEMBLY FOR LOADING CARGO IN MOTOR VEHICLES - Disclosed is a cargo floor assembly for loading of cargo in a motor vehicle. The cargo floor assembly comprises a guide rail, a sliding cargo floor, a locking mechanism and a tailgate. The guide rail is removably disposed on a cargo deck of the motor vehicle. The sliding cargo floor is adapted to slide on the guide rail and is capable of assuming a retracted position and a plurality of extended positions on the cargo deck. At least a portion of the sliding cargo floor is adapted to extend outwardly from the cargo deck in an extended position of the plurality of extended positions. The locking mechanism is capable of securing the sliding cargo floor in an extended position of the plurality of extended positions on the cargo deck. The tailgate is capable of securing the cargo on the cargo deck. | 11-19-2009 |
20110259690 | CLIPBOARD ATTACHECASE - The present invention relates to a clipboard attaché comprising: a top half; a bottom half, where the bottom half connects to the top half about a hinge; an attachment means on the outer portion of the bottom half; and a lip extending outward from the outer portion of the top half. The attachment means includes at least one curved clamp. The clipboard attaché may include a storage mean, where in one exemplary embodiment the storage means includes a plurality of storage pouches. | 10-27-2011 |
William Clayton, Huntsville, AL US
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20080264561 | Method for Thermal Seaming of Polyimides - The present invention is a method for seaming a polumide material. The method involves forming an interface between multiple the polymide materials. Next, heat is applied to the interface to soften the polymide material. The temperature of the heat source is below the melting point of the polyimide material. Finally, pressure is applied to the interface to create a seam between the poluimide materials. | 10-30-2008 |
20090009898 | Compliant Border for Thin Film Reflectors - A thin film reflector with a compliant border has been developed. The thin film reflector includes a reflective membrane and a support apparatus that applies a tensile force to the reflective membrane. A compliant border region is located between the reflective membrane and the support apparatus to distribute the tensile forces applied by the support apparatus evenly across the reflective membrane. | 01-08-2009 |
20100055373 | POLYMER SEAMING WITH DIFFUSION WELDS - The present invention is a method for seaming a polymeric material. The method involves forming an interface between a plurality of separate polymeric sheets of materials. Next, heat and pressure are applied to facilitate the diffusion of the polymer molecules at the interface. A diffusion weld is made when the polymer molecules diffuse across the interface. | 03-04-2010 |
20120061011 | POLYMER SEAMING USING DIFFUSION WELDS - The present invention is a method for seaming a polymeric material. The method involves forming an interface between a plurality of separate polymeric sheets of materials. Next, heat and pressure are applied to facilitate the diffusion of the polymer molecules at the interface. A diffusion weld is made when the polymer molecules diffuse across the interface. | 03-15-2012 |
William R. Clayton, Madison, AL US
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20090158878 | Positioning Mechanism for a Spherical Object - A positioning system for a spherical object which adjusts orientation thereof in azimuth and elevation comprising first and second drive rods threadably engaged with respective first and second brackets secured to the surfaces of opposing left and right hemispheres the object The first and second drive rods include a first coupling configured for imparting co-rotation to the drive rods and a second coupling configured for imparting counter-rotation to the drive rods, and a clutch for selecting operation of either coupling. | 06-25-2009 |
20100018595 | Inflation Control Apparatus for an Inflatable Object with Two Chambers - Apparatus for maintaining differential internal fluid pressure in a dual fluid chamber object where it is desired for one chamber to have greater internal pressure than the other includes a sensor for generating a differential signal indicating the difference in pressure between the chambers, a pressure sensor for generating a pressure signal indicating the pressure inside the chamber desired to have less pressure, a comparator for generating a first output when the differential signal is less than a predetermined minimum differential value, a second comparator for generating a second output when the pressure signal is less than a predetermined minimum pressure value, where the predetermined minimum pressure value biased by the first output, and blowers coupled to the respective chambers and responsive to said first and second outputs respectively. | 01-28-2010 |
20100277384 | Antenna Positioning System - An apparatus for positioning and controlling a spherical, inflatable antenna includes a driven rotating table disposed in the horizontal plane which supports and drives a horizontal arm member to which is hingedly connected first and second upright support members at either end. The upright support members include journal bearings attachable to the surface of an inflatable antenna. | 11-04-2010 |