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Abbe Elizabeth Conrad, Atlanta, GA US
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20130103574 | Payment Delegation Transaction Processing - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for processing payment delegate transactions are provided. A transaction message associated with a payment instrument of a customer may be received by a payment processing service from a merchant. The payment processing service may determine when the payment instrument is not a payment delegate. When the payment instrument is not a payment delegate, the payment processing service may communicate a response to the merchant processor. When the payment instrument is a payment delegate, a message may be communicated to a funding source gateway and/or an indication that the payment instrument is a payment delegate may be communicated to at least one memory. | 04-25-2013 |
Bernard Conrad, Fribourg CH
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20150275290 | NON-INVASIVE METHOD FOR DETECTING A FETAL CHROMOSOMAL ANEUPLOIDY - The invention relates to a method for obtaining a set of reference samples and/or a set of reference parameters for the diagnosis of fetal aneuploidy from a maternal biological sample, containing cell-free DNA, said method comprising:—extracting cell-free DNA from a set of biological samples obtained from euploid pregnant women carrying a euploid fetus;—after the extraction step, analyzing the size distribution of the DNA molecules within each sample and selecting a set of samples based on the size distribution of the DNA molecules within said samples;—performing a massively parallel sequencing of DNA of each size-selected sample;—mapping the obtained sequences to the human genome for each sample;—calculating a set of reference parameters, wherein each reference parameter is indicative of the number of unique exact sequences mapped to a chromosome or chromosomal region of interest for each sample;—obtaining a set of reference samples and/or a set of reference parameters. | 10-01-2015 |
Brian Joseph Conrad, Appleton, WI US
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20130161872 | Preservation of the Appearance of Pre-Printed Graphics on Hot Stretched Film - The present disclosure is concerned with improving the appearance of graphics printed on a flexible polymer film which is subsequently heated to a forming temperature and then drawn into a mold to form a cavity adapted for the packaging of an item, typically a food item. The improvement is effected by reducing the heat transfer to the portions of the film carrying the graphics thereby reducing the formability of these portions so that they stretch less than the rest of the film which is drawn into the mold. Typically the film is heated by contact with a heated platen. In such cases the reduced heat transfer can be effected by having zones of a cooler temperature which are adapted to be in registry with the portions of the film carrying the graphics or by covering the portions of the heated platen in registry with these graphics with an insulating material such as Teflon tape. The mouth of the cavity can then be closed by sealing to another flexible polymeric film. If the films used are heat shrinkable, the sealed package can be subjected to thermal conditions which cause it to shrink about the packaged item. | 06-27-2013 |
Bryan P. Conrad, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20150040430 | Footwear Lacing System - A lacing system for an article of footwear may include a lateral series of lace-receiving elements and a medial series of lace-receiving elements. A first lace extends consecutively through a first lateral lace-receiving element, a second lateral lace-receiving element, a fourth medial lace-receiving element, a fifth lateral lace-receiving element, a third medial lace-receiving element, and again through the first lateral lace-receiving element. A second lace extends consecutively through a first medial lace-receiving element, a second medial lace-receiving element, a fourth lateral lace-receiving element, a fifth medial lace-receiving element, a third lateral lace-receiving element, and again through the first medial lace-receiving element. | 02-12-2015 |
Chris Conrad, Germantown, WI US
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20130089764 | BATTERY ASSEMBLY - A battery assembly includes a housing having an inside surface and an outside surface. The outside surface has a bottom portion, a side portion, and a junction portion between the bottom portion and the side portion. The inside surface defines an internal cavity, and a drain aperture extends through the wall from the outside surface to the cavity at the junction portion. At least one battery cell is disposed within the cavity. A contact is coupled to the housing and is in electrical communication with the battery cell. | 04-11-2013 |
Christina Conrad, Palm Beach, FL US
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20130303052 | Athletic Wear with hidden Pockets - An article of clothing containing concealed pockets for storing and protecting smart phones, identification cards, credit cards, and other objects is provided. In some preferred embodiments, the article of clothing is sportswear or a sports bra. | 11-14-2013 |
20150289570 | ATHLETIC WEAR WITH HIDDEN POCKETS - An article of clothing containing concealed pockets for storing and protecting smart phones, identification cards, credit cards, and other objects is provided. In some preferred embodiments, the article of clothing is sportswear or a sports bra. | 10-15-2015 |
Christopher J. Conrad, Glen Mills, PA US
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20140117984 | ROTATIONAL INDEXING TO OPTIMIZE SENSING VOLUME OF A NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE LOGGING TOOL - A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) logging tool assembly method that employs rotational indexing to optimize the sensing volume. At least some embodiments include establishing an initial arrangement of the permanent magnets and marking each magnet to indicate their relative rotational orientations in the initial arrangement. Thereafter a series of magnetic field measurements and individual magnet rotations are performed to improve uniformity of the magnetic field in the sensing volume. Once a satisfactory arrangement has been found, the magnets may be secured together and an antenna array installed along with the electronics for performing relaxation time measurements and providing logs of formation properties that can be derived therefrom, such as porosity, permeability, density, rock type, fluid type, etc. The tool may be packaged as a wireline sonde, a tubing-conveyed logging tool, or a logging while drilling (LWD) tool. | 05-01-2014 |
Christopher Jon Conrad, Glen Mills, PA US
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20150293195 | NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE T2 RECOVERY PULSE - Various embodiments include apparatus and methods to conduct measurements on a structure using a nuclear magnetic resonance tool. The nuclear magnetic resonance tool can be operated to make nuclear magnetic resonance measurements that generate transverse 5 relaxation time echo train sequences ending with a recovery pulse. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 10-15-2015 |
Claudius Conrad, Boston, MA US
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20130084266 | METHODS FOR GENERATING PANCREATIC TISSUE - This document provides methods and materials related to tissue generation. For example, methods for generating pancreatic tissue and providing a population of hormone-secreting cells, e.g., insulin-producing cells in a human subject are provided. | 04-04-2013 |
20150086518 | METHODS FOR GENERATING PANCREATIC TISSUE - This document provides methods and materials related to tissue generation. For example, methods for generating pancreatic tissue and providing a population of hormone-secreting cells, e.g., insulin-producing cells in a human subject are provided. | 03-26-2015 |
Cole A. Conrad, Milwaukee, WI US
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20140013789 | COOLER - A cooler includes a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion includes a body defining an insulated first compartment. The top portion includes a bottom cover and a top cover. The bottom cover is operable to enclose the first compartment and includes a bottom cover body defining a second compartment. The bottom cover body includes a speaker, a power input, and an auxiliary input, and a top cover operable to enclose the second compartment. The top cover is operable to enclose the second compartment. | 01-16-2014 |
20140119575 | WORKSITE AUDIO DEVICE WITH WIRELESS INTERFACE - Systems and methods including a wireless device in communication with, controlling, and providing streaming media to a worksite audio device. The worksite audio device, such as a radio, includes a rugged structure enabling its use on construction sites. The worksite audio device is powerable via a power tool battery pack or AC source, and includes a charger circuit to charge an inserted power tool battery using power from the AC source. The worksite audio device is in communication with an external wireless device, such as a smart phone. The worksite audio device outputs to the smart phone battery status information, such as temperature and state of charge, as well as other information about the audio device. The smart phone displays the status information received from the audio device. Additionally, a user may control the audio device via a graphical user interface of the smart phone. | 05-01-2014 |
Craig Miller Conrad, Hickory, NC US
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20140037256 | MICROMODULE CABLES AND BREAKOUT CABLES THEREFOR - A breakout cable includes a polymer jacket and a plurality of micromodules enclosed within the jacket. Each micromodule has a plurality of bend resistant optical fibers and a polymer sheath comprising PVC surrounding the bend resistant optical fibers. Each of the plurality of bend resistant optical fibers is a multimode optical fiber including a glass cladding region surrounding and directly adjacent to a glass core region. The core region is a graded-index glass core region, where the refractive index of the core region has a profile having a parabolic or substantially curved shape. The cladding includes a first annular portion having a lesser refractive index relative to a second annular portion of the cladding. The first annular portion is interior to the second annular portion. The cladding is surrounded by a low modulus primary coating and a high modulus secondary coating. | 02-06-2014 |
20150082765 | CABLE STRANDING APPARATUS EMPLOYING A HOLLOW-SHAFT GUIDE MEMBER DRIVER - A cable-stranding apparatus includes a stationary guide, a motor, a driven guide, and a controller electrically coupled to the motor. The stationary guide is configured to guide strand elements in a spaced-apart configuration and to pass a core member. The motor is operatively associated with a guide driver. The driven guide is disposed at least partially within the guide driver so as to rotate therewith. The driven guide is configured to receive the strand elements from the stationary guide, individually guide the strand elements received from the stationary guide, and to further pass the core member. The controller is electrically coupled to the motor and configured to control the rotational speed and direction of the motor. | 03-26-2015 |
20150139594 | MICROMODULE CABLES AND BREAKOUT CABLES THEREFOR - A breakout cable includes a polymer jacket and a plurality of micromodules enclosed within the jacket. Each micromodule has a plurality of bend resistant optical fibers and a polymer sheath comprising PVC surrounding the bend resistant optical fibers. Each of the plurality of bend resistant optical fibers is a multimode optical fiber including a glass cladding region surrounding and directly adjacent to a glass core region. The core region is a graded-index glass core region, where the refractive index of the core region has a profile having a parabolic or substantially curved shape. The cladding includes a first annular portion having a lesser refractive index relative to a second annular portion of the cladding. The first annular portion is interior to the second annular portion. The cladding is surrounded by a low modulus primary coating and a high modulus secondary coating. | 05-21-2015 |
20160041355 | MICROMODULE CABLES AND BREAKOUT CABLES THEREFOR - A breakout cable includes a polymer jacket and a plurality of micromodules enclosed within the jacket. Each micromodule has a plurality of bend resistant optical fibers and a polymer sheath comprising PVC surrounding the bend resistant optical fibers. Each of the plurality of bend resistant optical fibers is a multimode optical fiber including a glass cladding region surrounding and directly adjacent to a glass core region. The core region is a graded-index glass core region, where the refractive index of the core region has a profile having a parabolic or substantially curved shape. The cladding includes a first annular portion having a lesser refractive index relative to a second annular portion of the cladding. The first annular portion is interior to the second annular portion. The cladding is surrounded by a low modulus primary coating and a high modulus secondary coating. | 02-11-2016 |
Daniel C. Conrad, Newburgh, IN US
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20140041130 | RANDOM TUMBLING WASHING MACHINE WASH CHAMBER FOR IMPROVING CLEANING WHILE MINIMIZING MECHANICAL DAMAGE TO CLOTHES - Methods and apparatuses consistent with the present invention provide for improved cleaning while minimizing mechanical damage to clothes in automatic washer cycles using time-varying wash chamber oscillations. An automatic washer has a wash chamber with a central axis and is rotatable about the central axis. Items are loaded into the wash chamber. Wash liquid is supplied into the wash chamber. The wash chamber is oscillated about the central axis by time-varying oscillations. | 02-13-2014 |
Daniel Harper Conrad, Midlothian, VA US
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20130046005 | TREATMENT OF IMMUNE DISORDERS USING KAINATE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - Allergies and immune system disorders (e.g. autoimmune diseases) are treated by administration of an agent that blocks activation of the kainic acid receptor (KAR) in B cells. The agents include antagonists and weakly activating agonists. | 02-21-2013 |
David Conrad, Ottawa CA
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20130115243 | IMMUNOGENIC FORMULATIONS AND THEIR USES - An immunogenic formulation for a patient, the formulation includes virus-modulated hematopoietic cancer cells, where the modulated hematopoietic cancer cells are generated from viable hematopoietic cancer cells obtained from the patient, either isolated or in a mixed hematopoietic population of healthy and cancer cells, and where the viable hematopoietic cancer cells are infected ex vivo with a virus that modulates the expression of a plurality of endogenous immune regulatory molecules to increase the immunogenicity of the hematopoietic cancer cells. | 05-09-2013 |
20150320810 | NON-REPLICATING VIRUS-DERIVED PARTICLES AND USES THEREOF - There is described herein a non-replicating Rhabdovirus-derived particle that lacks the ability to spread between cells while having tropism against immortalized cells. The non-replicating Rhabdovirus-derived particle may have cytolytic tropism against immortalized cells. There is also described a non-replicating Rhabdovirus-derived particle that lacks the ability to spread between cells but has innate and/or adaptive immune-stimulating properties. | 11-12-2015 |
Dennis Conrad, Frederiksberg DK
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20140310205 | CONSTRAINT-BASED CONFIGURATION SUPPORTING CALCULATIONS - A constraint-based configurator receives a configuration property expressed as a numeric value. A calculation is performed using the numeric value and a constraint is evaluated based on the result of the calculation. An output is automatically displayed based on the evaluated constraint. | 10-16-2014 |
Douglas Conrad, Keota, IA US
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20160106168 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RAPID EVACUATION OF INJURED PERSONS FROM HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS - A system and method of evacuating a downed tactical operator from a hostile environment comprising adding an evacuation belt strap to a PALS grid on a body armor vest by using belt keepers. The evacuation belt strap is made by forming loops at the ends of the strap to function as handles to be grasped by rescuers of the downed operator. | 04-21-2016 |
Fabian Conrad, Maroubra AU
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20150316788 | OPHTHALMIC OPTICAL LENS FOR VISION CORRECTION HAVING ONE OR MORE AREAS OF MORE POSITIVE POWER - The present disclosure is directed to lens, methods of making, designing lens and/or methods using lens in which performance may be improved by providing one or more steps in the central portion of the optical zone and one or more steps in the peripheral portion of the optic zone. In some embodiments, such lens may be useful for correcting refractive error of an eye and/or for controlling eye growth. | 11-05-2015 |
Fabian Conrad, New South Wales AU
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20090303442 | CORNEAL AND EPITHELIAL REMODELLING - This invention relates to methods of shaping the anterior surface of the eye for controlling the progression of refractive error of the eye, in particular, myopia. The method employs the fitting of orthokeratology lenses having a precisely shaped posterior surface adapted to accurately shape the peripheral region of the eye. The method includes the steps of assessing central and peripheral refractive error parameters for the eye, determining the optimal anterior surface profile for the eye, including at both the optical centre of the cornea and at a selected optical periphery of the cornea, which would result in a desired refractive correction to achieve good vision for the eye and the desired peripheral refraction (curvature of field) for the eye for controlling progression of myopia. Accurate measurement of the shape of the pre-treated eye is important, thereby enabling a corresponding lens profile to be designed or selected so that the treatment process achieves a post-treatment peripheral profile which optimally focuses peripheral rays anteriorly of the retina, thereby controlling the progression of myopia. The invention extends to a lens manufactured so as to optimally treat the peripheral region of the eye. | 12-10-2009 |
Fabian Conrad, Sydney AU
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20120320333 | CONTACT LENSES FOR MYOPIC EYES AND METHODS OF TREATING MYOPIA - A contact lens and a method for treating an eye with myopia is described. The contact lens includes an inner optic zone and an outer optic zone. The outer optic zone includes at least a portion with a first power, selected to correct distance vision. The inner optic zone has a relatively more positive power (an add power). In some embodiments the add power is substantially constant across the inner optic zone. In other embodiments the add power is variable across the inner optic zone. While in some embodiments the inner optic zone has a power designed to substantially eliminate lag of accommodation in the eye with myopia, in other embodiments, the add power may be higher. | 12-20-2012 |
20120320334 | CORNEAL REMODELLING CONTACT LENSES AND METHODS OF TREATING REFRACTIVE ERROR USING CORNEAL REMODELLING - Contact lenses are described with a corneal remodelling effect. This corneal remodelling effect is one or both of broad-area corneal remodelling and localised remodelling. The contact lenses may also have a refractive power. The refractive power may vary across the lens and for myopia may have increased power centrally. The increased power may be provided over a lens area that has increased thickness due to localised remodelling. | 12-20-2012 |
20150234203 | CORNEAL REMODELLING CONTACT LENSES AND METHODS OF TREATING REFRACTIVE ERROR USING CORNEAL REMODELLING - Contact lenses are described with a corneal remodelling effect. This corneal remodelling effect is one or both of broad-area corneal remodelling and localised remodelling. The contact lenses may also have a refractive power. The refractive power may vary across the lens and for myopia may have increased power centrally. The increased power may be provided over a lens area that has increased thickness due to localised remodelling. | 08-20-2015 |
Francois Conrad, Belo Horizonte BR
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20130277963 | THREADED CONNECTION FOR DRILLING AND WORKING HYDROCARBON WELLS - A threaded connection including first and second tubular components, each including a respective male and female end, the male end includes at least one threaded zone on its external peripheral surface and ending in a terminal surface, the female end includes at least one threaded zone on its internal peripheral surface and ending in a terminal surface, the threaded zones including, over at least a portion of their length, threads each including, viewed in longitudinal section passing through the axis of the tubular component, a thread crest, a thread root, a load flank, and a stabbing flank. Profiles of the male and female load flanks, viewed in longitudinal section passing through the axis of revolution of the connection, are a continuous curve with a convex or concave form, the profile of the male flanks being complementary to that of the female flanks over at least 70% of the continuous curve. | 10-24-2013 |
Francois Conrad, Saint Saulve FR
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20100171305 | THREADED TUBULAR CONNECTION WHICH IS RESISTANT TO BENDING STRESSES - A threaded tubular connection is provided. The connection includes a male tubular element provided with a male threaded portion and a female tubular element provided with a female threaded portion. The male threaded portion and the female threaded portion each include self-locking threads having a crest, a load flank, a stabbing flank and a root, a load flank lead of the self-locking threads being larger than a stabbing flank lead of the self-locking threads such that in a tightened position of the threaded tubular connection, the load flanks and the stabbing flanks of the male self-locking threads are engaged in tight contact with the load flanks and the stabbing flanks of the female self-locking threads. A transfer zone is axially disposed between the threaded portions and a free end of at least one of the tubular elements, while being axially spaced from the threaded portions. | 07-08-2010 |
Francois Conrad, Bethune FR
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20090202380 | AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL STRIP HAVING A BRIGHT SURFACE FINISH AND EXCELLENT MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - The invention relates to an austenitic stainless steel strip having an elastic limit Rp | 08-13-2009 |
Franziska Conrad, Bournemouth GB
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20100170549 | Ground Sheet Arrangement for a Structure - The invention provides a ground sheet arrangement for enclosures wherein an outer ground sheet is capable of allowing condensate from inner surfaces of the enclosure to drain away from the base of the enclosure, and also provides for alternate means for securing an inner ground sheet within an outer ground sheet of the enclosure. | 07-08-2010 |
Gerald Lee Conrad, Ft. Lauderdale, FL US
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20160070964 | POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONEY TRANSFER TRANSACTIONS - Systems and methods for easily and quickly performing financial services with a stand-alone unit are disclosed. In one embodiment, a housing comprising a camera is disclosed. A user interface, such as a tablet computer, may be coupled with the housing. An adjustable mount may be coupled to the housing and configured to rotate about various axes to point the camera and/or a screen on the user interface in various directions. A base may be coupled with and support the adjustable mount and may include a delineated portion indicating a desired location for receiving items of various shapes and sizes to be used for the financial service. The item may then be easily and accurately imaged using the camera. In some embodiments, the camera is fixed on a stand separate from the housing. The base may further include multiple delineated portions. | 03-10-2016 |
Greg A. Conrad, Pocola, OK US
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20140128297 | System and Method for Injecting Peracetic Acid - A method and apparatus for combining multiple sources of intake water for use in hydraulic fracturing and other oil and gas drilling operations and treating the water with peracetic acid prior to discharging into one or more frac tanks or into a well. The apparatus includes a manifold assembly that combines water from multiple sources prior to entering a mixer where PAA is injected in a finely dispersed spray under pressure to thoroughly mix the PAA and intake water prior to be discharged into one or more frac tanks. By using a manifold assembly, the apparatus is easily transported to different job site-locations and permits the use of standard connection fittings to easily connect the apparatus to existing fracturing equipment. A method for injecting the PAA and testing and adjusting the level of PAA is also disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
Gregory A. Conrad, Calgary CA
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20130175038 | INTEGRAL FRACTURING MANIFOLD - A fracturing system with an integral fracturing manifold is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of fracturing trees and an integral fracturing manifold may be directly coupled to each of the plurality of fracturing trees. In some embodiments, the integral fracturing manifold may accommodate spacing and elevation differences between the fracturing trees. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. | 07-11-2013 |
20150007997 | WELL FRACTURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A fracturing system can include a fracturing manifold coupled to a plurality of fracturing trees. The fracturing manifold may include adjustment joints that enable adjustment of the length of the fracturing manifold. The fracturing manifold can also include pivot joints that allow angular displacement of portions of the fracturing manifold with respect to other portions. The adjustment and pivot joints can accommodate spacing and elevation differences between the fracturing trees. | 01-08-2015 |
20150007998 | INTEGRAL FRACTURING MANIFOLD - A fracturing system can include an integral fracturing manifold. More particularly, a fracturing system can include a plurality of fracturing trees and an integral fracturing manifold may be directly coupled to each of the plurality of fracturing trees. The integral fracturing manifold may also include adjustment and pivot joints that accommodate spacing and elevation differences between the fracturing trees. | 01-08-2015 |
Hans-Martin Conrad, Rothenburg CH
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20150158700 | CHAIN DRIVE UNIT - A chain drive unit ( | 06-11-2015 |
Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Hampton CA
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20080196197 | AIR FLOW PASSAGE FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators. | 08-21-2008 |
Helmut Gerhard Conrad, Oshawa CA
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20080223174 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SPRAY FORMING, ATOMIZATION AND HEAT TRANSFER - The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus that use electrostatic and/or electromagnetic fields to enhance the process of spray forming preforms or powders. The present invention also describes methods and apparatus for atomization and heat transfer with non-equilibrium plasmas. The present invention is also directed to articles, particularly for use in gas turbine engines, produced by the methods of the invention. | 09-18-2008 |
Helmut Horst G. Conrad, Hampton CA
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20080265559 | Method for Mounting Artwork Reproductions Printed on a Deformable Substrate and for Incorporating a Printed Deformable Substrate in a Publication - A non-cellulose based deformable substrate having at least one fold line is configured to be able to be directly mounted on a frame or included in a publication. The substrate is configured to reduce the propagation of stress along the at least one fold line. | 10-30-2008 |
Jack G. Conrad, Hunenberg CH
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20140245123 | SYNCHRONIZING ANNOTATIONS BETWEEN PRINTED DOCUMENTS AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS - An image of a printed document portion is provided to a synchronizer. The synchronizer retrieves an electronic version of the printed document and identifies an electronic text portion that is textually similar to a printed text portion. The synchronizer detects an annotation in the printed document portion and inserts a corresponding digital annotation into the electronic document. | 08-28-2014 |
James Glenn Conrad, Evans, WV US
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20140030968 | GRINDER SAFETY REST WITH SPECIAL SHAPE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS - An adjustable safety rest for grinding wheel includes a notch in one of a base edge defining side walls and an inner wall conformable in a spaced relationship around outer side edges and the outer edge of a grinding wheel. A wheel edge gap conformable member or special shape member is mounted in a base fixed to the grinder and is axially adjustable in position to maintain a first end of member in a fixed spaced dimensional relationship relative to one portion of the outer surface of the grinding wheel as the grinding wheel undergoes wear. The member may be disposed in a recess in the base at a 45° degree angle intersecting at least one inner corner of the notch in the base. The member may also be centrally mounted on the base to intersect only the inner wall of the base. | 01-30-2014 |
Jesse Conrad, Cordova, TN US
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20150313610 | ROTARY TOOL WITH IMPROVED COUPLING ASSEMBLY - A surgical device comprising: a handle assembly; a locking collar; and a set of replaceable bits that load along an axis into the handle assembly; wherein the locking collar is fully removable from the handle assembly, the locking collar loads axially to a first position, and the locking collar rotates between the first position and a second position; wherein, in the first position, the locking collar is free to be axially removed from the handle assembly and the replaceable bits are free to be loaded or unloaded from the handle assembly; wherein, in the second position, the locking collar is prevented from axial movement relative to the handle assembly and the replaceable bits are prevented from being received within, or removed from, the handle assembly; and the locking collar is guided to the first position and between the first position and the second position by a groove in the handle assembly mating with a member carried by the locking collar. And a surgical device comprising: a handle assembly comprising a rotatable drive shaft; a removable handle assembly adapter for connection to the handle assembly, the removable handle assembly adapter comprising a rotatable transmission shaft for connection to the rotatable drive shaft of the handle assembly; and a removable nosepiece assembly for connection to the removable handle assembly adapter and for selectively securing the shaft of a working element to the rotatable transmission shaft of the removable handle assembly adapter; wherein the removable handle assembly adapter and the removable nosepiece assembly each comprise a locking collar; and wherein the removable handle assembly adapter and the handle assembly each comprise a connector assembly, the connector assembly comprising: a housing comprising an opening; a collet sleeve disposed within the opening and connected to an input shaft, the collet sleeve comprising a lumen for receiving an output shaft; a locking element movable relative to the collet sleeve between (i) a locked position in which the output shaft is secured to the collet sleeve, and (ii) an unlocked position in which the output shaft is not secured to the collet sleeve; and a cam element movable relative to the collet sleeve between (i) a first position in which the locking element is free to assume its unlocked position, and (ii) a second position in which the cam element cams the locking element into the locked position; such that movement of the locking collar causes the cam element to move between the first position and the second position. | 11-05-2015 |
20150313612 | ROTARY TOOL WITH IMPROVED COUPLING ASSEMBLY - A surgical device comprising: a handle assembly; a locking collar; and a set of replaceable bits that load along an axis into the handle assembly; wherein the locking collar is fully removable from the handle assembly, the locking collar loads axially to a first position, and the locking collar rotates between the first position and a second position; wherein, in the first position, the locking collar is free to be axially removed from the handle assembly and the replaceable bits are free to be loaded or unloaded from the handle assembly; wherein, in the second position, the locking collar is prevented from axial movement relative to the handle assembly and the replaceable bits are prevented from being received within, or removed from, the handle assembly; and the locking collar is guided to the first position and between the first position and the second position by a groove in the handle assembly mating with a member carried by the locking collar. And a surgical device comprising: a handle assembly comprising a rotatable drive shaft; a removable handle assembly adapter for connection to the handle assembly, the removable handle assembly adapter comprising a rotatable transmission shaft for connection to the rotatable drive shaft of the handle assembly; and a removable nosepiece assembly for connection to the removable handle assembly adapter and for selectively securing the shaft of a working element to the rotatable transmission shaft of the removable handle assembly adapter; wherein the removable handle assembly adapter and the removable nosepiece assembly each comprise a locking collar; and wherein the removable handle assembly adapter and the handle assembly each comprise a connector assembly, the connector assembly comprising: a housing comprising an opening; a collet sleeve disposed within the opening and connected to an input shaft, the collet sleeve comprising a lumen for receiving an output shaft; a locking element movable relative to the collet sleeve between (i) a locked position in which the output shaft is secured to the collet sleeve, and (ii) an unlocked position in which the output shaft is not secured to the collet sleeve; and a cam element movable relative to the collet sleeve between (i) a first position in which the locking element is free to assume its unlocked position, and (ii) a second position in which the cam element cams the locking element into the locked position; such that movement of the locking collar causes the cam element to move between the first position and the second position. | 11-05-2015 |
Joel Conrad, Doussard FR
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20130228031 | ARTICULATED STRUCTURE OF A MULTIPLE-AXIS ROBOT AND ROBOT COMPRISING SUCH A STRUCTURE - The articulated multiple-axis robot structure according to the invention has a frame, an arm and a forearm, a shaft ( | 09-05-2013 |
John Conrad, Troutman, NC US
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20140199188 | Diaphragm Pump With Muffler-Mounted Sensor - Illustrative embodiments of diaphragm pumps including a muffler-mounted sensor are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a diaphragm pump includes a shaft coupled to at least one diaphragm, an exhaust chamber configured to receive a motive fluid that has driven reciprocation of the at least one diaphragm and the shaft, a muffler disposed at least partially within the exhaust chamber, the muffler having a sensor mounting chamber defined therein, and a proximity sensor disposed in the sensor mounting chamber, a sensing end of the proximity sensor being flush with an end of the sensor mounting chamber nearest the shaft. | 07-17-2014 |
John B. Conrad, Kwajalein MH
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20100146311 | Method and Apparatus for a Zero Voltage Processor Sleep State - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and apparatus for a zero voltage processor sleep state. A processor may include a dedicated cache memory. A voltage regulator may be coupled to the processor to provide an operating voltage to the processor. During a transition to a zero voltage power management state for the processor, the operational voltage applied to the processor by the voltage regulator may be reduced to approximately zero and the state variables associated with the processor may be saved to the dedicated cache memory. | 06-10-2010 |
John W. Conrad, Butler, PA US
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20150125271 | PUMP SEAL WITH THERMAL RETRACTING ACTUATOR - A thermal actuator for a rotating shaft shutdown seal that has a piston with a portion of its axial length enclosed within a cylinder shell with a material, such as a fusible link that changes state or deforms above a given temperature, interposed between a closed end of the cylinder and one end of the piston. The piston is spring biased toward the material and moves toward the closed end of the cylinder when the given temperature is reached and the deformation or change of state of the material makes room for the piston to move toward the closed end. Movement of the piston is transferred through a piston rod to activate the seal. | 05-07-2015 |
Joseph Conrad, Nashville, TN US
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20140272937 | Low Resource Processor Using Surface Tension Valves for Extracting, Concentrating, and Detecting Whole Cells - Systems and methods are described for isolation, separation and detection of a molecular species using a low resource device for processing of samples. Methods include isolation, separation and detection of whole cells. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph C. Conrad, Okeana, OH US
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20160108924 | BATTERY-POWERED, LOW-NOISE BACKPACK BLOWER - A backpack blower having a fan frame with an air inlet and an air outlet. A fan assembly is positioned within the fan frame. A motor rotates the fan assembly to move air out the air outlet. A controller is connected to the motor and to a battery pack, for using power from the battery pack to energize the motor and thus rotate the fan. A harness frame is connected to the fan frame and has an opening in air flow communication with the air inlet, so that, when the motor is rotating the fan assembly, air is drawn in through the harness frame opening. Since the harness frame is positioned in the area of an operator's back when the blower is in use, the air flow drawn in through the harness frame opening has the effect of cooling the operator. | 04-21-2016 |
Juergen D. Conrad, York, PA US
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20140343716 | MULTIPOSITION LIFT - An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. | 11-20-2014 |
Kevin P. Conrad, South Lyon, MI US
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20130024075 | OBJECT IDENTIFICATION AND ACTIVE SAFETY CONTROL FOR VEHICLES - Methods and vehicles are provided for identifying objects in proximity to the vehicle and controlling active safety functionality for the vehicle. A target object in proximity to the vehicle is detected. A movement of the target object is measured. The target object is classified based at least in part on the movement. The active safety functionality is controlled based at least in part on the classification of the target object. | 01-24-2013 |
20140136044 | ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A method for use in an active safety system installed on a host vehicle is provided. The method comprises acquiring, for each of a plurality of target objects in the path of the host vehicle, a value of a parameter that is representative of a likelihood that the host vehicle will collide with the target object. In an exemplary embodiment, the parameter that is utilized comprises a time-to-collision between the host vehicle and the target object. The method further comprises evaluating one or more of the acquired parameter values to determine if the host vehicle is likely to collide with one or more of the target objects, and triggering one or more collision avoidance measures when it is determined that the host vehicle is likely to collide with one or more of the target objects. An active safety system configured to perform the methodology is also provided. | 05-15-2014 |
Kina Kanevsky Conrad, Hampton CA
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20080265559 | Method for Mounting Artwork Reproductions Printed on a Deformable Substrate and for Incorporating a Printed Deformable Substrate in a Publication - A non-cellulose based deformable substrate having at least one fold line is configured to be able to be directly mounted on a frame or included in a publication. The substrate is configured to reduce the propagation of stress along the at least one fold line. | 10-30-2008 |
Kirk Conrad, Gainesville, FL US
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20130053318 | MODULATING AQUAPORINS WITH RELAXIN - The present disclosure relates to methods of modulating aquaporin channels. Particularly, the disclosure provides methods of modulating aquaporin channels in a tissue of a mammal by administering relaxin. | 02-28-2013 |
20140066377 | Modulating Aquaporins with Relaxin - The present disclosure relates to methods of modulating aquaporin channels. Particularly, the disclosure provides methods of modulating aquaporin channels in a tissue of a mammal by administering relaxin. | 03-06-2014 |
Kirk P. Conrad, Gainsville, FL US
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20130303455 | PREDICTION AND PREVENTION OF PREECLAMPSIA - The present disclosure relates to methods for assessing increased risk of preeclampsia in a pregnant woman. The methods described herein employ measuring relaxin levels, and optionally measuring C-reactive protein levels in a biological sample of a pregnant woman. The disclosure further encompasses methods of reducing risk of preeclampsia through administration of a pharmaceutical formulation of relaxin to a pregnant woman. | 11-14-2013 |
Larry M. Conrad, Walker, IA US
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20150059626 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR DISPENSING MULTIPLE AND LOW RATE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS - A system for dispensing agricultural products includes: a master controller, sets of agricultural product containers, meter devices, and secondary controllers. The meter devices are operatively connected to the product containers and configured to dispense products from the containers to rows in a field wherein each of the sets of containers is associated with a respective row in the field. The secondary controllers actuate the meter devices. Each secondary controller receives command data from the master controller and controls the meter devices for dispensing in response to the command data. Agricultural product from each product container is dispensed in accordance with operator defined instructions to the master controller. The instructions are capable of being provided to the master controller during the planting allowing the dispensing of individual containers to be controlled. In one embodiment the invention is a process for dispensing agricultural products at low application rates utilizing precision placement equipment. | 03-05-2015 |
20150066314 | SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN SPECIFIED GROUPINGS - A system for dispensing agricultural products includes: a) a master controller; b) a power distribution box; c) agricultural product containers; d) meter devices; and, e) secondary controllers. The power distribution box is operatively connected to the master controller and a secondary power source. The meter devices are operatively connected to the product containers and configured to dispense products at metered rates. Each secondary controller receives command data from the master controller, and controls the meter devices for dispensing in response to the command data. The master controller and the secondary controllers are configured to provide operator defined groups of rows. Each of the rows in a group has an operator assigned dispensing rate and operator assigned product. The dispensing rate and product are controllable by the operator during operation according to planting needs. | 03-05-2015 |
Lennart Conrad, Copenhagen DK
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20130325673 | COORDINATE MODEL FOR INVENTORY VISUALIZATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH PHYSICAL LAYOUT - A visualization application in conjunction with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) service draws a store map employing a coordinate model. Upon receiving aisle data including coordinate and orientation information for each aisle, the aisles are mapped within the store map using the aisle locations determined from the aisle data. The physical store map is integrated with visualized inventory information such as a heat map to enable users view inventory information, trends, etc. with the location information as background. | 12-05-2013 |
Marissa M. Conrad, Philadelphia, PA US
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20150273751 | BIOACTIVE COMPOSITES OF POLYMER AND GLASS AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - The present invention relates to a method of preparing a bioactive composite, the method comprising the steps of a) adding in a solid state a biocompatible polymer and a bioactive glass to an extruder to form an extrudable material; b) applying energy to the extrudable material to at least the melting temperature of the biocompatible polymer to melt mix the biocompatible polymer and bioactive glass; and c) extruding a bioactive composite. | 10-01-2015 |
Mark A. Conrad, Britton, MI US
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20130118977 | Process and Apparatus for Gas-Enriching a Liquid - Methods and apparatuses are described for enriching a first liquid with a gas and introducing the gas-enriched first liquid into a second liquid. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a vessel containing the gas at an elevated pressure, a liquid fluid inlet into the vessel such that the first liquid enters the vessel and becomes enriched with the gas, a variable internal valve defining an opening through which the gas-enriched first liquid flows after exiting the vessel, the internal valve opening adapted to generate bubbles of the gas within the gas-enriched first liquid as the gas-enriched first liquid flows therethrough, and a tube through which the gas-enriched first liquid flows into the second liquid, the tube comprising an inlet section comprising an inlet, a coiled section fluidically coupled to the inlet section, an outlet section fluidically coupled to the coiled section, and an outlet fluidically coupled to the outlet section, the tube adapted to maintain the bubbles of the oxygen-containing gas generated within the gas-enriched first liquid by the valve means. | 05-16-2013 |
Matthew C. Conrad, Okeana, OH US
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20160108924 | BATTERY-POWERED, LOW-NOISE BACKPACK BLOWER - A backpack blower having a fan frame with an air inlet and an air outlet. A fan assembly is positioned within the fan frame. A motor rotates the fan assembly to move air out the air outlet. A controller is connected to the motor and to a battery pack, for using power from the battery pack to energize the motor and thus rotate the fan. A harness frame is connected to the fan frame and has an opening in air flow communication with the air inlet, so that, when the motor is rotating the fan assembly, air is drawn in through the harness frame opening. Since the harness frame is positioned in the area of an operator's back when the blower is in use, the air flow drawn in through the harness frame opening has the effect of cooling the operator. | 04-21-2016 |
Michael Conrad, Metamora, IL US
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20140305980 | VEHICLE ACCESSORY RETAINING SYSTEM - A vehicle accessory retaining system including a lug extending upwardly from a floor mat positioned on a floor of a vehicle, the lug being integral with the floor mat and having an opening. The vehicle accessory retaining system may further include a post extending from an accessory and adapted to be received in the opening of the lug to releasably secure the accessory. A socket may define a channel in a sidewall of the accessory for receipt of the lug, the post extending into the channel to engage the lug. | 10-16-2014 |
Michael A. Conrad, Lititz, PA US
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20140325953 | METHOD OF REMOTELY CONFIGURING A RESIDUE SYSTEM OF AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - A shifting method for an inline shaft system of a chopper system of an agricultural harvester is described and illustrated. The method includes the steps of detecting, temporarily rotating and engaging. The detecting step detects a failure to properly engage a shift collar with a splined component. The temporarily rotating step temporarily rotates the inline shaft system. The engaging step engages the shift collar with the splined component. | 11-06-2014 |
20150208579 | METHOD OF REMOTELY CONFIGURING A RESIDUE SYSTEM OF AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTER - An agricultural harvester residue handling selection method having the steps of: selecting a chop/swath residue handling mode resulting in a mode selection; setting a chopper speed range for a chopper in a residue handling section dependent upon the mode selection; and positioning a windrow door dependent upon the mode selection. | 07-30-2015 |
Mike Conrad, Lafayette, LA US
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20140090736 | BURN PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND STANDOFFS FOR PIPING - A burn protection system for a pipe having a central axis comprises a standoff disposed about the pipe. The standoff includes a frame and a plurality of circumferentially spaced pipe engagement members coupled to the frame. Each pipe engagement member is radially positioned between the frame and the pipe and engages the pipe at a single point of contact. In addition, the burn protection system comprises a cage mounted to the frame of the standoff. | 04-03-2014 |
Nathan Conrad, Oak Creek, WI US
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20160035163 | LOCATION TRACKING FOR LOCKING DEVICE - Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable media for tracking location of locking devices. One locking device includes a wireless transceiver, a memory, an electronically controllable locking mechanism, a processor, and a location determination circuit configured to determine a location of the electronic locking device. The processor is configured to receive one or more location data items indicating the location of the electronic locking device at one or more times, to store the one or more location data items in the memory, and to transmit the one or more location data items from the memory to a mobile device via the wireless transceiver. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036594 | WIRELESS KEY MANAGEMENT FOR AUTHENTICATION - Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable media for wireless key management for authentication. Authentication includes transmitting a request to a locking device, transmitting a security challenge to the mobile device, and transmitting a response to the challenge and an encrypted user profile for the locking device. The response includes data generated with an access key that is stored by both the mobile device and the locking device, and the user profile is encrypted by a server using a secret key that is stored by the server and the locking device. Authentication further includes verifying the response to the challenge, where the response is verified using the access key, and validating additional data from the mobile device. An action of the locking device may be initiated as specified by the request. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036788 | WIRELESS KEY MANAGEMENT FOR AUTHENTICATION - Disclosed are methods, and devices for wireless key management for authentication. One method includes receiving a lock identifier from a locking device; determining that the lock identifier is associated with a user profile, wherein a user profile is authenticated and encrypted by a server using a lock key that is stored by the server and the locking device, and wherein the user profile comprises a user key; transmitting the user profile; decrypting the user profile using the lock key; transmitting a security code; generating an encrypted command comprising the security code and encrypted using the user key; transmitting the command; validating the command. Validating the command can include decrypting using the user key; determining whether the security code is valid; and authenticating using the user key; and initiating, in response to validating, an action of the locking device as specified by the command. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036814 | WIRELESS FIRMWARE UPDATES - Disclosed are methods and devices for securely updating firmware of locking devices. One method includes receiving a lock identifier from a locking device; determining that the lock identifier is associated with a user profile by comparing the lock identifier to a set of lock identifiers; receiving a firmware update packet from a server, wherein the firmware packet is encrypted by a lock key; transmitting the firmware update packet to the lock; decrypting the firmware update using the lock key; validating the encrypted firmware update; and installing the firmware update. | 02-04-2016 |
Neena Conrad, Hillsboro, OR US
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20140149759 | Providing An Inter-Arrival Access Timer In A Processor - In an embodiment, a processor includes multiple cores each to independently execute instructions and a power control unit (PCU) coupled to the cores to control power consumption of the processor. In turn, the PCU includes a control logic to cause the processor to re-enter a first package low power state responsive to expiration of an inter-arrival timer, where this expiration indicates that a time duration subsequent to a transaction received in the processor has occurred. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-29-2014 |
Nina Conrad, Hampton CA
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20140237765 | SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A surface cleaning apparatus is provided wherein at least one of an upstream air plenum that is positioned upstream of the pre-motor filter, and a downstream air plenum that is positioned downstream of the pre-motor filter comprises an end wall spaced from the pre-motor filter and comprises a first portion having an air flow port and a second portion proximate the outer perimeter of the pre-motor filter, wherein the first portion and the second portion meet at a first juncture that extends at an angle to the first portion and the second portion. | 08-28-2014 |
20150090082 | CUTTING TOOL AND METHODS FOR USE - A pipe cutting tool having: a plurality of rollers; a clamping member moveable between an open position in which a pipe is insertable between the plurality of rollers and a clamping position in which the pipe is secured between the rollers; a cutting apparatus having first, second, and third cutting members configured to optionally sequentially engage the pipe when positioned between the plurality of rollers; a drive motor drivingly connected to at least one of the rollers; and an actuator operatively connected to the drive motor. | 04-02-2015 |
20150090083 | CUTTING TOOL AND METHODS FOR USE - A pipe cutting tool having: a plurality of rollers; a clamping member moveable between an open position in which a pipe is insertable between the plurality of rollers and a clamping position in which the pipe is secured between the rollers; a cutting apparatus having first, second, and third cutting members configured to optionally sequentially engage the pipe when positioned between the plurality of rollers; a drive motor drivingly connected to at least one of the rollers; and an actuator operatively connected to the drive motor. | 04-02-2015 |
20150091292 | PIPE SEALING TOOL AND METHODS FOR USE - A pipe connecting tool having a pipe joining material section including a pipe joining material container, a conduit from the pipe joining material container to a delivery nozzle, and a heater in thermal communication with at least a portion of the pipe joining material section. The pipe connecting tool may include one or both of a sensor for determining when a cavity has been filled by pipe joining material ejected from the delivery nozzle and a drill module. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094417 | PIPE JOINING MATERIAL FOR CONNECTING PIPES - A pipe joining material for connecting pipes and fittings and a method of making a pipe joining material are provided. The pipe joining material may include a thermoplastic material such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and/or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) and a bonding agent for the thermoplastic material. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094426 | PIPE JOINING MATERIAL FOR CONNECTING PIPES - A pipe joining material for connecting pipes and fittings and a method of making a pipe joining material are provided. The pipe joining material may include a thermoplastic material such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and/or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) and a bonding agent for the thermoplastic material. | 04-02-2015 |
Olaf Conrad, Mowbray ZA
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20120219879 | PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE COMPRISING POLYMER BLENDS FOR USE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS - Use of a proton exchange membrane M in proton exchange membrane fuel cells, wherein the membrane M comprises a blend of (I) at least one polybenzimidazole polymer PBI which comprises, in polymerized form, at least 90 mol-% monomeric units U of formula (I) and/or (II), based on the total amount of monomeric units of the polybenzimidazole polymer PBI, wherein Y is a substituted element selected from O and S; or Y is a single carbon-carbon bond; Z is selected from the group consisting of divalent C | 08-30-2012 |
Paul J. Conrad, West Chester, OH US
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20130197656 | ADJUSTABLE PROVISIONAL COMPONENT OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - An adjustable provisional component for an implantable medical device comprises a first portion mountable to a first part of a patient, and a second portion coupled to the first portion, wherein at least one of the first portion and the second portion is adjustable to select a value of a first geometric parameter of the adjustable provisional component. | 08-01-2013 |
20140121713 | ORTHOPEDIC CONNECTIONS - The present disclosure provides, in certain aspects, unique methods and systems for connecting orthopedic components. In some forms, a male-type projection of a first orthopedic component is securely lodged within a female-type aperture in a second orthopedic component. In one embodiment, the projection, while received through a proximal entryway in the aperture, includes a first longitudinal region with deformed surface elements that provide a first securing zone within the aperture and a second longitudinal region with deformed surface elements that provide a second securing zone within the aperture. The first securing zone is located proximate the distal end of the projection, and the second securing zone is located proximate the proximal entryway of the aperture. | 05-01-2014 |
Paul Kingsley Newton Conrad, St. Thomas CA
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20080197532 | DENTURE FLASK MOULD PRESS AND METHOD OF USE - In preparing dentures, hardened mould material surrounds the denture. This mould material is adhered inside a denture flask with a housing having two separably matable portions. To remove the hardened mould material from the flask, the flask is mounted in a mould press having a shaft, with one of the portions is restrained against movement along an axis of travel of the shaft. A portion of the mould material at an end of the restrained flask portion is available for contact with the shaft along the axis of travel. A capped end of the shaft is forcefully advanced against the adhered mould material therein, thereby breaking the adhesion. After this is done, the denture flask is dismounted from the mould press and the hardened mould material is removed from the first flask portion. If necessary, the process is repeated with the other housing portion. | 08-21-2008 |
Robert S. Conrad, Wheaton, IL US
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20130021469 | SEED CLASSIFICATION USING SPECTRAL ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE EXISTENCE OF A SEED STRUCTURE - This disclosure relates to a method and system that models a seed structure and uses a spectral analysis to identify which morphological seed structures are existent in the seed/seedling. Additionally, this disclosure relates to a method and system that applies multi-spectral analysis using predetermined models of a seed/seedling to identify which morphological structures are existent in the seed/seedling. The information about the existence or non-existence of structures of the seed/seedling is used to classify the seed as having a specific characteristic, for later commercial use or sale. The seed market determines which specific characteristic the method will use to classify the seed/seedling. The individual seed classification may help determine associated seed lot germination values. | 01-24-2013 |
Robert Scott Conrad, Wheaton, IL US
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20130294656 | SEED HOLDING DEVICE AND SEED CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM WITH SEED HOLDING DEVICE - A seed classification system is provided. The seed classification system includes a seed holding device and a seed spectral analysis system. The seed holding device includes a top surface and a plurality of wells disposed in the top surface. The plurality of wells are configured to hold a plurality of seeds. Each well is defined by at least one wall extending transverse to the top surface. The seed spectral analysis system is configured to obtain image data for one or more of the seeds held in one or more of the wells of the seed holding device and configured to classify the one or more seeds based on the obtained image data. | 11-07-2013 |
20140050365 | SEED CLASSIFICATION USING SPECTRAL ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE EXISTENCE OF A SEED STRUCTURE - This disclosure relates to a method and system that models a seed structure and uses a spectral analysis to identify which morphological seed structures are existent in the seed/seedling. Additionally, this disclosure relates to a method and system that applies multi-spectral analysis using predetermined models of a seed/seedling to identify which morphological structures are existent in the seed/seedling. The information about the existence or non-existence of structures of the seed/seedling is used to classify the seed as having a specific characteristic, for later commercial use or sale. The seed market determines which specific characteristic the method will use to classify the seed/seedling. The individual seed classification may help determine associated seed lot germination values. | 02-20-2014 |
Sean T. Conrad, Brooklyn, NY US
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20130129258 | Systems, Methods, and Media for Providing a Digital Photo Archive - Systems, methods, and media for providing a digital photo archive are provided. In some embodiments, systems for providing a digital photo archive are provided, the systems comprising; at least one hardware processor that: collects a plurality of photos from a plurality of sources; collects a plurality of pieces of information from the plurality of sources; determines whether one of the plurality of photos is presently stored in the archive; stores the one of the plurality of photos in the archive only if the one of the plurality of photos has been determined to not be presently stored in the archive; and indicates to a user that the one of the plurality of photos is a duplicate photo if it is determined that the one of the plurality of photos has been determined to he presently stored in the archive. | 05-23-2013 |
20150379007 | Systems, Methods, and Media for Providing a Digital Photo Archive - Systems, methods, and media for providing a digital photo archive are provided. In some embodiments, systems for providing a digital photo archive are provided, the systems comprising: at least one hardware processor that: collects a plurality of photos from a plurality of sources; collects a plurality of pieces of information from the plurality of sources; determines whether one of the plurality of photos is presently stored in the archive; stores the one of the plurality of photos in the archive only if the one of the plurality of photos has been determined to not be presently stored in the archive; and indicates to a user that the one of the plurality of photos is a duplicate photo if it is determined that the one of the plurality of photos has been determined to be presently stored in the archive. | 12-31-2015 |
Shannon Michelle Conrad, Toronto CA
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20140274383 | Method For Playing a Game Using Generic On-Line Chat Conversation, From An Opponent, As Game Data - A method and system are provided for playing a game on-line using ordinary chat messages. A list of words is presented by an automated process running the game and presented to a player, and the player selects one of the words. The automated process also displays forbidden words to the player, which are words that the player may not use in outgoing chat messages. Chat messages are exchanged with another person who is using a standard chat messaging service and the automated process parses the content of the chat messages. If the word selected by the player is present in an incoming chat message, the player wins. If the selected word or if any forbidden words associated with the selected word is present in an outgoing chat message, the player loses. | 09-18-2014 |
Wayne Conrad, Hampton CA
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20080223174 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SPRAY FORMING, ATOMIZATION AND HEAT TRANSFER - The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus that use electrostatic and/or electromagnetic fields to enhance the process of spray forming preforms or powders. The present invention also describes methods and apparatus for atomization and heat transfer with non-equilibrium plasmas. The present invention is also directed to articles, particularly for use in gas turbine engines, produced by the methods of the invention. | 09-18-2008 |
Wayne E. Conrad, Hampton CA
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20120036675 | Vacuum Cleaner with a Removable Screen - A surface cleaning apparatus can include a dirt inlet, a handle, and a cyclone bin having a longitudinal axis and a sidewall extending between an openable top and an openable bottom. The surface cleaning apparatus can also include a cyclone chamber located in the cyclone bin. The cyclone chamber can have an upper wall, a fluid inlet downstream from the dirt air inlet and a fluid outlet, and the fluid outlet can be removably mounted in the upper wall. The surface cleaning apparatus can also include a dirt collection located in the cyclone bin and a fluid flow motor. | 02-16-2012 |
Zach Conrad, Denver, CO US
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20150053064 | WIND INSTRUMENT TRAINING DEVICE - A wind instrument training device is provided having a housing with a mouthpiece opening in one end and an air exit opening in an opposite end. The device also has two sliding members movable within the housing, each having an air passage and each extending through opposite side openings in the housing. The sliding members are connectable to each other by a biasing means. When the training device is inserted in a wind player's mouth with the sliding members placed against the sides of the player's mouth, air blown from the player's mouth is prevented from flowing through the device. When the wind player tightens muscles against the sliding members, the sliding members move inward and air blown from the player's mouth flows through the mouthpiece opening, the air passages, and the air exit opening. | 02-26-2015 |
Zachary Conrad, Denver, CO US
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20140325806 | DECORATIVE SHOE LACE CINCHER - The present disclosure relates to a decorative cincher comprising a decorative element, a cincher, and a post, the cincher being useful in securing one or more shoe laces. | 11-06-2014 |