Culver, US
Bob Culver, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20150370873 | DATA AGGREGATION AND REPORTING ENVIRONMENT FOR DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods that facilitate data center infrastructure management are discussed. One such system can include a plurality of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools. Each DCIM tool can maintain data associated with one or more data centers. Such a system can also include a data aggregation component that can extract the maintained data from at least two of the plurality of DCIM tools and can transform the extracted data into a common format. Such a system can also include an aggregated database that stores the extracted data, and can include a user interface that can provide for simultaneous access to the plurality of DCIM tools. | 12-24-2015 |
Brady Culver, Englewood, CO US
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20150353927 | Templates, Libraries, Kits and Methods for Generating Molecules - The present invention is directed to collections of templates for molecules such as RNA, as well as templates, devices, kits and methods for generating molecules from these collections. Through the use of various embodiments of the present invention one may efficiently and effectively obtain selected RNA molecules such as siRNA, shRNA, miRNA mimics and inhibitors, lncRNA, antisense RNA, aptamers, ribozymes, and sgRNA and sets of those molecules. | 12-10-2015 |
Brandon Culver, Elk City, OK US
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20120112546 | Wind & solar powered heat trace with homeostatic control - A homeostatic heat trace powered by wind and solar electrical generators for preventing freeze-up of equipment at remote sites. A heat trace system wherein solar power may be used as backup when wind velocities are too low or high. A heat trace with a UPS backup for preventing freeze-up of equipment at remote sites during power failure. A homeostatic control system for maximizing the utilization of energy stored in a bank of batteries. A programmable logic controller with a homeostatic control system for maintaining battery charge. A homeostatic heat trace system powered by wind and backed up by solar power to prevent freeze-up of equipment at remote sites, including oil and gas wells. | 05-10-2012 |
Brian J. Culver, Flint, MI US
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20150219164 | Shaft Collar - In one embodiment there is provided a shaft collar having a two component structure defined by a first component having a central bore for receipt of a shaft or axle and a second component positioned partially within the first component. The second component also having a relatively harder stiffness than the first component. The second component further includes a pair of opposing ribs positioned within the first component and about the central bore and a pair of C-shaped caps separately positioned against upper and lower ends of the pair of ribs and wherein the pair of opposing ribs have a height such that the at least a portion of the pair of C-shaped caps protrude from the upper and lower faces of the first component. | 08-06-2015 |
Cathy Culver, Valhalla, NY US
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20100151084 | UNSATURATED ACIDS FOR FADING PROTECTION OF COLORS DERIVED FROM NATURAL SOURCES USED IN BEVERAGE PRODUCTS - A beverage product that includes water, a color derived from natural sources, and a compound in an effective amount to inhibit fading of the color derived from natural sources. The compound is an unsaturated acid, and may be selected from the group consisting of maleic acid, maleic anhydride, aconitic acid, mesaconic acid, itaconic acid, and/or fumaric acid. The incorporation of the compound can be particularly useful for inhibiting color fading of the beverage product under thermal stress. The colors derived from natural sources may be an anthocyanin, cyclohexene dione dimers and/or a color derived from the reaction of an iridoid and amino acids. For example, the colors may include purple sweet potato, black carrot, purple carrot, black currant, blueberry, | 06-17-2010 |
20100166937 | SHELF-STABLE, NON-ALCOHOLIC, HAZE-FREE MALT BEVERAGE AND METHODS - A method of making a haze-free nonalcoholic malt beverage is disclosed. The method includes forming a malt solution containing a coagulant and water, adjusting the pH of the malt solution so that the pH of the malt solution is less than about 4.0 and coagulating the protein from the malt extract in the malt solution. The coagulated protein from the malt solution is removed to form a refreshing haze-free malt beverage. A method of making a shelf-stable beverage is also disclosed. The method includes carbonating a solution with more than about 1.5 volumes of carbon dioxide per volume of finished beverage; adding an acidulant to the solution so that the finished beverage has a pH of from about 2.5 to about 4.0; and adding to the solution a chemical preservative. Also, a haze-free and shelf-stable nonalcoholic malt beverage is disclosed. | 07-01-2010 |
Craig Culver, Neosho, WI US
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20130093425 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) COIL ARRAY FOR A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - A radio frequency (RF) coil array that includes an RF coil support structure, and a plurality of RF coils coupled to the RF coil support structure, the RF coil support structure configured to enable the plurality of RF coils to be positioned in an underlap configuration and repositioned to an overlap configuration. A medical imaging system and a method of manufacturing the RF coil array are also described herein. | 04-18-2013 |
Craig William Culver, Neosho, WI US
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20130317346 | ADJUSTABLE HEAD COIL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A system for magnetic resonance imaging of anatomy including a head is provided. The system includes a base member, a plurality of support members, and a plurality of articulable reception units. The plurality of support members are movably fixed to the base member and configured to translate across a surface of the base member. Each support member is releasably securable to the base member in a plurality of positions along the surface of the base member. The articulable reception units are movable from an open position to a plurality of closed positions. Each reception unit comprises at least one radio frequency (RF) receive coil disposed within a body, with the body configured for abutment with a portion of a head. Each of the plurality of articulable reception units is releasably secured in the plurality of closed positions by at least one of the plurality of support members. | 11-28-2013 |
20140187910 | STATIONARY ANTERIOR PHASED ARRAY COIL FOR SIMULTANEOUS PET-MR IMAGING - A PET-MR apparatus includes an MR imaging system for acquiring MR signals and a PET system for acquiring PET emissions of the patient. The PET-MR apparatus also includes an anterior surface coil configured to receive MR signals from a volume-of-interest of the patient in the bore and resulting from the emitted RF pulse sequence and a coil positioning structure mounted to the PET-MR apparatus and configured to receive the anterior surface coil thereon and position the anterior surface coil proximate to the volume-of-interest of the patient without coming in contact with the patient, with the coil positioning structure being configured to provide both a vertical adjustment of the anterior surface coil relative to a coronal plane of the patient and an angular adjustment of the anterior surface coil relative to the coronal plane of the patient. | 07-03-2014 |
20150115962 | EXPANDED FOAM FORMER APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An MR coil former apparatus includes a body, a coil array, and a coil cover. The body defines a patient-facing positive surface opposite a non-patient-facing negative surface. The positive surface of the body includes an anatomic contour, and the coil array is disposed adjacent and conformed to the anatomic contour. The coil cover is disposed overlying the coil array and conformed to the anatomic contour. | 04-30-2015 |
Dean Culver, Bethel Park, PA US
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20130255531 | Mechanical Boolean Steering - A steering system for a vehicle adapted to travel on a track or a guideway includes a drive shaft having a rotational axis and first and second substantially semicircular gear elements provided on the drive shaft and adapted to engage first and second racks, respectively. The first and second substantially semicircular gear elements are offset along the rotational axis of the drive shaft and are located about a common end of the drive shaft. The first substantially semicircular gear element engages the first rack when the drive shaft is rotated in a first direction while the second substantially semicircular gear element engages the second rack when the drive shaft is rotated in a second direction, the second direction being opposite to the first direction. Both first and second substantially semicircular gear elements engage the first and the second rack, respectively, when the drive shaft is in a neutral position. | 10-03-2013 |
Dell Culver, Overland Park, KS US
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20130340332 | DECORATIVE YARD ORNAMENTS AS PLANTERS FOR FLOWER BEDS AND THE YARD - An ornamental planter device that is used for decorating lawns and gardens. In various embodiments, it includes a colorful flower, bird and insect, each fastened on the end of a stake. Each has a planter on the back so a gardener may plant their choice of flower. A detachable screw is screwed in the ground and each stake is attached with a secure fastener. The stake is easy to unfasten for mowing. | 12-26-2013 |
Duncan Culver, Howell, NJ US
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20090239130 | Modular battery, an interconnector for such batteries and methods related to modular batteries - A modular battery includes a first planar battery cell having a first planar electrode surface, a second planar battery cell having a second planar electrode surface, and a compressible interconnector disposed between the first planar surface and the second planar surface and electrically connecting the first and second planar electrode surfaces. Other embodiments of a modular battery, an interconnector and methods are also disclosed. | 09-24-2009 |
20100273044 | HIGH VOLTAGE MODULAR BATTERY WITH ELECTRICALLY-INSULATED CELL MODULE AND INTERCONNECTOR PERIPHERIES - A modular battery includes a housing, a first planar battery cell having a first planar electrode surface, a second planar battery cell having a second planar electrode surface, and an interconnector disposed between the first planar surface and the second planar surface and electrically connecting the first and second planar electrode surfaces, side peripheries of the interconnector, the first and second planar battery cells being electrically insulated from the housing. | 10-28-2010 |
20110159351 | MODULAR BATTERY WITH POLYMERIC COMPRESSION SEALING - A modular battery includes: a first battery cell having a first electrode surface; a second battery cell having a second electrode surface; a compressible interconnector connecting the first battery cell and the second battery cell; and a polymeric material holding the first battery cell against the second battery cell with the interconnector in a compressed state. A method is also provided. | 06-30-2011 |
20110159352 | HIGH VOLTAGE MODULAR BATTERY WITH COMPRESSION BLADDER - A modular battery includes a housing, a first battery cell having a first electrode surface, a second battery cell having a second electrode surface, and a pressurizable bladder forcing the first battery cell against the second battery cell. | 06-30-2011 |
20110177383 | Battery cell module for modular battery with interleaving separator - A cell module for a modular battery includes a plurality of positive electrode plates having positive connections extending from the positive electrode plates and having a first end and an opposite second end; a plurality of negative electrode plate having negative connections extending from the negative electrode plates and having a third end and an opposite fourth end, the positive and negative electrode plates alternating and being stacked so that the first and third ends are on a same side of the cell module and the second and fourth ends are on an opposite side; and a separator between the positive and negative electrode plates and covering the second end and the third end. A modular battery and a method are also provided. | 07-21-2011 |
20110200867 | Modular battery with battery cell having bimetallic end plates - A battery cell for a modular battery includes a positive end electrode; a negative end electrode; and at least one further electrode between the positive end electrode and the negative end electrode; at least one of the positive and negative end electrodes including a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer adjacent to the first conductive layer, the first conductive layer defining an electrical contact surface facing away from the further electrode and being made of a material less susceptible to oxidation than the second conductive layer. A battery and a method are also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
20120043935 | STATION FOR RAPIDLY CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY - A vehicle charging station is provided. The vehicle charging station includes a charging source providing an electrical charge, a coolant source providing coolant and a connector having both an electrical supply section delivering the electrical charge and a coolant supply section delivering the coolant. The connector is capable of connecting to a vehicle. A connector for a vehicle charging station and an electric vehicle are also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043943 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES - A method for recharging an electric vehicle having an electric battery for powering a vehicle drive system is provided. The method includes recharging the electric vehicle during a first period at a first electrical power and recharging the electric vehicle during a second period shorter than the first period at a second electrical power higher than the first electrical power. The recharging includes delivering coolant to the electric vehicle to cool the electric battery during the second period. Other methods of recharging an electric vehicle are also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
20120183832 | HIGH VOLTAGE MODULAR BATTERY WITH ELECTRICALLY-INSULATED CELL MODULE AND INTERCONNECTOR PERIPHERIES - A modular battery includes a housing, a first planar battery cell having a first planar electrode surface, a second planar battery cell having a second planar electrode surface, and an interconnector disposed between the first planar surface and the second planar surface and electrically connecting the first and second planar electrode surfaces, side peripheries of the interconnector, the first and second planar battery cells being electrically insulated from the housing. A method is also provided. | 07-19-2012 |
20120221299 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK - A method for creating an electric vehicle charging network includes receiving first location data from a first remote device; providing electric vehicle charger data to the first remote device as a function of the first location data; receiving second location data from a second remote device; providing the electric vehicle charger data to the second remote device as a function of the second location data; and, in response to the electric vehicle charger data, receiving interest data from the first and second remote devices to permit creation of a first electric vehicle charger. Further methods and systems are provided. | 08-30-2012 |
20130026998 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES - A method for recharging an electric vehicle having an electric battery for powering a vehicle drive system is provided. The method includes recharging the electric vehicle during a first period at a first electrical power and recharging the electric vehicle during a second period shorter than the first period at a second electrical power higher than the first electrical power. The recharging includes delivering coolant to the electric vehicle to cool the electric battery during the second period. Other methods of recharging an electric vehicle are also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130029193 | RAPID CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RAPID CHARGING - An electric vehicle is provided. The electric vehicle includes an electric battery powering a drive system of the vehicle. The battery has a housing and a plurality of cells within the housing. The cells are spaced apart by interconnectors. The electric vehicle also includes a coolant delivery. The coolant delivery delivers coolant to the interconnectors. An electric battery is also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130046513 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK - A method for creating an electric vehicle charging network includes receiving first location data from a first remote device; providing electric vehicle charger data to the first remote device as a function of the first location data; receiving second location data from a second remote device; providing the electric vehicle charger data to the second remote device as a function of the second location data; and, in response to the electric vehicle charger data, receiving interest data from the first and second remote devices to permit creation of a first electric vehicle charger. Further methods and systems are provided. | 02-21-2013 |
20130108910 | HIGH VOLTAGE MODULAR BATTERY WITH ELECTRICALLY-INSULATED CELL MODULE AND INTERCONNECTOR PERIPHERIES | 05-02-2013 |
20140062397 | STATION FOR RAPIDLY CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY - A vehicle charging station is provided. The vehicle charging station includes a charging source providing an electrical charge, a coolant source providing coolant and a connector having both an electrical supply section delivering the electrical charge and a coolant supply section delivering the coolant. The connector is capable of connecting to a vehicle. A connector for a vehicle charging station and an electric vehicle are also provided. | 03-06-2014 |
20140136281 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING A NATURAL GAS OR OTHER ALTERNATE FUEL REFUELING STATION NETWORK - A method for creating an alternate fuel vehicle refueling network includes receiving first location data and first alternate fuel refueling station interest data from a first remote device; receiving second location data and second alternate fuel refueling station interest data from a second remote device; and using the first location data, first alternate fuel refueling station interest data, second location data and second alternate fuel refueling station interest data to permit creation of a first alternate fuel refueling station. | 05-15-2014 |
20140148965 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING A RESERVE ENERGY BANKING AND ENERGY RESERVE NETWORK - A method for creating a collective energy reserve network is provided. The method includes receiving first data including location data and first energy reserve interest data from a first remote device; receiving second data including location data and second energy reserve interest data from a second remote device; and using the first location data, first energy reserve interest data, second location data and second energy reserve interest data to permit creation of a first collective energy reserve. The energy reserve may be free standing or integrated with an electric vehicle recharger. | 05-29-2014 |
20140292260 | ELECTRIC BATTERY RAPID RECHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MILITARY AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A method for rapidly recharging a military or a non-military device having an electric battery is provided. The method includes recharging the military or non-military device and the recharging includes delivering coolant to the military or non-military device to cool the electric battery. A military device, a non-military non-vehicular device, a mobile charging station and a stationary charging station are also provided. | 10-02-2014 |
20150295452 | ENERGY BANKING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING RAPIDLY RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES - A system for banking energy is provided. The system includes a rechargeable battery and a controller selectively controlling a supply of electricity from the rechargeable battery and from at least one additional energy source to a plurality of electrically powered devices of a facility. The controller directs electricity from the at least one additional energy source to the rechargeable battery at selective times when the rechargeable battery is not supplying electricity to the plurality of electrically powered devices. | 10-15-2015 |
Gayle Elizabeth Culver, Lawrenceburg, IN US
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20110230388 | Low Energy Methods of Making Pearlescent Fabric Softener Compositions - The present invention relates to low energy (e.g., below 1 J/ml) methods of making pearlescent liquid fabric softener compositions. | 09-22-2011 |
Harry L. Culver, Dunkirk, MD US
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20090183304 | Disposable neck pillow for shampoo basin - A disposable neck pillow/pad for a shampoo basin is formed from one or more bladders joined or otherwise positioned side-by-side to form a single cushioning pillow. Preferably, the bladders are filled with air. In a first embodiment, the neck pillow/pad has a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover is fabricated from a suitable, soft, cloth-like fabric or material. The bottom cover is fabricated from a liquid impermeable or resistant material. The bottom and top covers are arranged to encapsulate the bladders. A layer of adhesive material may be disposed on the outer surface of the bottom cover to secure the pillow to the shampoo basin. | 07-23-2009 |
20110099709 | Disposable neck pillow for shampoo basin - The disposable neck pillow for a shampoo basin is formed from one or more bladders joined or otherwise positioned side-by-side to form a single cushioning pillow. Preferably, the bladders are filled with air. In a first embodiment, the neck pillow/pad has a top cover and a bottom cover. The top cover is fabricated from a suitable, soft, cloth-like fabric or material. The bottom cover is fabricated from a liquid impermeable or resistant material. The bottom and top covers are arranged to encapsulate the bladders. A layer of adhesive material may be disposed on the outer surface of the bottom cover to secure the pillow to the shampoo basin. | 05-05-2011 |
James N. Culver, Potomac, MD US
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20100093562 | METAL COATED VIRUS-BASED NANOELECTRODES AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING OF SAME - The present invention relates to high content surface areas containing nickel and/or cobalt metallic compounds assembled on a modified Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) template, wherein the modified TMV template is engineered to encode unique placement of cysteine residues that self-assemble onto gold patterned surfaces in a substantially aligned fashion, producing a >10 fold increase in surface area. Deposition of ionic metals onto the surface assembled virus templates produce uniform metal coatings for the fabrication of oriented high surface area materials. | 04-15-2010 |
20110014472 | PREPARATION OF SILICA STABILIZED BIOLOGICAL TEMPLATES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF METAL AND LAYERED NANOPARTICLES - The present invention relates to a system and method providing for increased silica growth on a bio-template, wherein the bio-template is pretreated with aniline to produce a uniform silica attractive surface and yielding a significant silica layers of at least 10 nm, and more preferably at least 20 nm in thickness, thereby providing for a high degree of stability to the bio-template. | 01-20-2011 |
20130059123 | SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACES - Surfaces having a hierarchical structure—having features of both microscale and nanoscale dimensions—can exhibit superhydrophobic properties and advantageous condensation and heat transfer properties. The hierarchical surfaces can be fabricated using biological nanostructures, such as viruses as a self-assembled nanoscale template. | 03-07-2013 |
Jeffrey Culver, Sylvania, OH US
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20100041083 | METER ADAPTED TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DISPLAY THE NUMBER OF HIGH, LOW AND TOTAL TEST RESULTS - A meter adapted for evaluating, saving and simultaneously displaying the number of analyte concentration readings that are greater than a first predetermined analyte concentration level, the number of analyte concentration readings that are less than a second predetermined analyte concentration level and the total number of analyte concentration readings over a predetermined time interval. | 02-18-2010 |
Jeffrey A. Culver, Sylvania, OH US
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20090093972 | Meter Having Multi-Level User Interface - A meter adapted to determine and store an analyte concentration reading, in particular a glucose concentration reading, and including an interface having a plurality of predefined levels of user features. The predefined levels may be selected by a user based on the user's preferences, needs and abilities. | 04-09-2009 |
20090156923 | Meter Having Post-Meal Test-Time Alarm - A method for using a meter and a meter ( | 06-18-2009 |
20110137571 | METER HAVING MULTI-LEVEL USER INTERFACE - A meter adapted to determine and store an analyte concentration reading, in particular a glucose concentration reading, and including an interface having a plurality of predefined levels of user features. The predefined levels may be selected by a user based on the user's preferences, needs and abilities. | 06-09-2011 |
John Culver, Richmond, KY US
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20160031840 | 1,4-Disubstituted Piperidines, 1,4-Disubstituted Piperazines, 1,4-Disubstituted Diazepines, and 1,3-Disubstituted Pyrrolidine Compounds - The present invention is directed to 1,4-disubstituted piperidines, 1,4-disubstituted piperazines, 1,4-disubstituted diazepanes, and 1,3-disubstituted pyrrolidine compounds and their use. | 02-04-2016 |
Joseph Culver, St. Louis, MO US
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20150182136 | SPECKLE CONTRAST OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY - Speckle contrast optical tomography system provided with at least one point source and multiple detectors, means for providing different source positions, the point source having a coherence length of at least the source position-detector distance and means for arranging the source position-detector pairs over a sample to be inspected, the system being further provided with means for measuring the speckle contrast; the speckle contrast system of the invention thus capable of obtaining 3D images. | 07-02-2015 |
Joseph Culver, Webster Groves, MO US
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20140275891 | OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY SENSOR AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHODS - Optical sensors, systems, and methods are described, which may be used to provide or analyze information about a subject. The optical sensor may be placed in proximity to the subject and may include optical sources and optical detectors. The optical sources may irradiate the subject with optical signals and the optical detectors can detect signals from the subject. Analysis of the detected signals can yield information about the subject. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276013 | OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY SENSOR AND RELATED APPARATUS AND METHODS - Optical sensors, systems, and methods are described, which may be used to provide or analyze information about a subject. The optical sensor may be placed in proximity to the subject and may include optical sources and optical detectors. The optical sources may irradiate the subject with optical signals and the optical detectors can detect signals from the subject. Analysis of the detected signals can yield information about the subject. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph P. Culver, Webster Groves, MO US
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20090292210 | TASK-LESS OPTICAL MAPPING OF BRAIN FUNCTION USING RESTING STATE FUNCTIONAL CONNECTIVITY - A method for utilizing an optical system for mapping brain function includes determining a time series of light intensity measurements for spatially distributed source and detector pairs, receiving light measurements over a period of time, and producing at least one map of a respective strength of each of a plurality of temporal correlations, wherein the temporal correlations are based on the time series of the spatially distributed source and detector pairs and the light measurements. | 11-26-2009 |
20140340287 | GOGGLE IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A goggle system is provided. The goggle system includes a computing device, a goggle device configured to be worn by a user and including a detector configured to simultaneously acquire image data of a subject in a first image mode and a second image mode, at least one eye assembly configured to display at least one of an image in the first image mode, an image in the second image mode, and a hybrid image including pixels of image data from the first image mode and pixels of image data from the second image mode, and a communications module configured to transmit acquired image data from the goggle device to the computing device. | 11-20-2014 |
Karen Culver, Windsor, CA US
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20090090380 | Flossing and Oral Hygiene Tool - A detachable device for improved dental hygiene supports and tensions dental floss above and beyond the bristles of the tooth brush so that flossing can occur using the bristle end of the tooth brush and avoid having the bristles interfere with the flossing process. In preferred embodiments the device is mechanically coupled to a sonic toothbrush to transmit sonic energy to the floss for improved cleaning. In other embodiments the device includes a tongue cleaning implement. | 04-09-2009 |
20110132950 | Seat Belt Attachment - A seat belt accessory includes a base plate having upper and lower ends and opposed side edges extending between the upper and lower ends, the base plate having a generally planar configuration. The base plate includes opposed front and rear surfaces that are generally planar. A belt clip is attached to the upper end of the base plate. A plurality of holder clips is attached to respective side edges of the base plate, the plurality of holder clips being configured to removably secure the electronic device adjacent the front surface of the base plate. | 06-09-2011 |
Kenneth Wayne Culver, Mendham, NJ US
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20100055709 | Tubulin Mutation Diagnostic - The present invention relates to methods for determining the potential of a subject to respond to a particular therapeutic agent, by determining the presence of one or more nucleotide or amino acid variants in the β-tubulin gene or protein. Also provided are methods for treating subjects whose potential to respond to a therapeutic agent has been evaluated. For use in the methods of the invention, there are provided variants of the β-tubulin gene. variants of the β-tubulin protein, nucleic acid molecules and agents which bind to the variant β-tubulin nucleic acid molecules and variant β-tubulin protein, respectively, and kits comprising the same. | 03-04-2010 |
Lee Culver, Carrollton, TX US
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20090287651 | Management of Multimedia Content - Disclosed are method and apparatus for managing multimedia content. The uniform resource locators of multimedia content accessed via the Internet are saved in collections stored in the database of a multimedia access system, which is shared by multiple users via individual user accounts. Collections may be copied from one user account to another user account, e-mailed, and posted on a website. Collections in the database may be searched by keywords associated with the collections. | 11-19-2009 |
20090288005 | Display of Supplementary Information on a Graphical User Interface - Disclosed are method and apparatus for displaying supplementary information on a graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information is received. The supplementary information is retrieved and displayed in a reserved display field in a graphical user interface. The reserved display field may be configured by a user to adapt to specific applications, but remains stationary throughout the user session. The reserved display field does not obstruct any other display fields in the graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information may be generated by using a mouse to first position a cursor over an active display element. A request for supplementary information associated with the active display element may be generated by clicking the mouse, or by holding the cursor stationary for a time interval greater than a threshold dwell time. | 11-19-2009 |
20130173601 | Management of Multimedia Content - Disclosed are method and apparatus for managing multimedia content. The uniform resource locators of multimedia content accessed via the Internet are saved in collections stored in the database of a multimedia access system, which is shared by multiple users via individual user accounts. Collections may be copied from one user account to another user account, e-mailed, and posted on a website. Collections in the database may be searched by keywords associated with the collections. | 07-04-2013 |
Lee Culver, San Antonio, TX US
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20090063263 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SELECTING ADVERTISING CONTENT - Systems and methods of selecting advertising content are provided. A method of selecting advertising content includes analyzing first data associated with a first display element of the plurality of independent display elements. The plurality of independent display elements are associated with a representation of a three-dimensional object. The method also includes analyzing second data associated with a second display element of the plurality of independent display elements. The method further includes selecting, based at least partially on the first data and the second data, first advertisement content for display via an advertisement window separate from the first display element and the second display element. | 03-05-2009 |
20090064009 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO GENERATE A SHOPPING CART LIST - A system to generate a shopping cart list is provided. The system includes a three-dimensional graphical display module to generate an interactive graphical display at a display device. The interactive graphical display includes a plurality of independent display elements associated with a representation of a three-dimensional object. The system also includes a shopping cart module to generate a shopping cart list including purchasable items selected from a plurality of independent storefront sites and to display the shopping cart list at the display device. | 03-05-2009 |
20090276806 | Systems and Methods for Identifying Content - A set top box includes a processor. The processor is configured to provide an electronic programming guide including a listing of channels, and to identify a plurality of shows matching a user defined criteria. The processor is further configured to sort the listing of channels based on a scheduled start time of the identified shows. | 11-05-2009 |
20100107187 | System and Method of Displaying Advertising Content - A system and method of displaying advertising content are provided. The system to display advertising content includes a three-dimensional graphical display module to generate an interactive three-dimensional user interface display. The system also includes an advertising module to display advertising content at the three-dimensional user interface display. The system further includes advertising content displayable using a plurality of views. A first view of the plurality of views is adapted for display at a first viewer perspective and a second view of the plurality of views is adapted for display at a second viewer perspective. | 04-29-2010 |
20130254023 | System and Method of Selecting Advertising Content - A method includes receiving data for an object at a computing device. The method includes sending a representation of the object from the computing device to a display device coupled to the computing device. The object includes a first display element in a featured position and a second display element. The method includes selecting advertising content with a processor of the computing device based on first information retrieved from the data that is associated with the first display element, based on second information retrieved from the data that is associated with the second display element, and based on a first location in the representation of the first display element relative to a second location in the representation of the second display element. The method also includes sending the advertising content from the computing device to the display device for display in an advertising window. | 09-26-2013 |
20140236877 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SELECTING ADVERTISING CONTENT - A method includes receiving data for an object at a computing device. The method includes sending a representation of the object from the computing device to a display device coupled to the computing device. The object includes a first display element in a featured position and a second display element. The method includes selecting advertising content with a processor of the computing device based on first information retrieved from the data that is associated with the first display element, based on second information retrieved from the data that is associated with the second display element, and based on a first location in the representation of the first display element relative to a second location in the representation of the second display element. The method also includes sending the advertising content from the computing device to the display device for display in an advertising window. | 08-21-2014 |
20140330678 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO GENERATE A SHOPPING CART LIST - A method includes receiving user input at a computing device. The user input indicates a selection of an image at a purchasable item displayed via a first display element of a plurality display elements of a representation sent to a display device associated with the computing device. The first display element is associated with a first vendor. The method includes retrieving information that identifies the purchasable item via the computing device. The method includes querying, via the computing device, a plurality of devices associated with vendors to identify other vendors in addition to the first vendor that sell the purchasable item based on the information. The method also includes identifying, via the computing device, a second vendor of the other vendors that satisfies a condition. | 11-06-2014 |
Lee Culver, Alpharetta, GA US
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20130283149 | Display of Supplementary Information on a Graphical User Interface - Disclosed are method and apparatus for displaying supplementary information on a graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information is received. The supplementary information is retrieved and displayed in a reserved display field in a graphical user interface. The reserved display field may be configured by a user to adapt to specific applications, but remains stationary throughout the user session. The reserved display field does not obstruct any other display fields in the graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information may be generated by using a mouse to first position a cursor over an active display element. A request for supplementary information associated with the active display element may be generated by clicking the mouse, or by holding the cursor stationary for a time interval greater than a threshold dwell time. | 10-24-2013 |
Lee Allan Culver, Alpharetta, GA US
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20140325347 | Display of Supplementary Information on a Graphical User Interface - Disclosed are method and apparatus for displaying supplementary information on a graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information is received. The supplementary information is retrieved and displayed in a reserved display field in a graphical user interface. The reserved display field may be configured by a user to adapt to specific applications, but remains stationary throughout the user session, The reserved display field does not obstruct any other display fields in the graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information may be generated by using a mouse to first position a cursor over an active display element, A request for supplementary information associated with the active display element may be generated by clicking the mouse, or by holding the cursor stationary for a time interval greater than a threshold dwell time, | 10-30-2014 |
20150193412 | Display of Supplementary Information on a Graphical User Interface - Disclosed are method and apparatus for displaying supplementary information on a graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information is received. The supplementary information is retrieved and displayed in a reserved display field in a graphical user interface. The reserved display field may be configured by a user to adapt to specific applications, but remains stationary throughout the user session. The reserved display field does not obstruct any other display fields in the graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information may be generated by using a mouse to first position a cursor over an active display element. A request for supplementary information associated with the active display element may be generated by clicking the mouse, or by holding the cursor stationary for a time interval greater than a threshold dwell time. | 07-09-2015 |
Matthew A. Culver, Redding, CA US
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20120137852 | Contoured finger pick for stringed instruments - A pick worn on the finger or thumb of a player of a stringed instrument to aid in the plucking of the strings. The pick rests comfortably like a saddle upon the upper surface of the finger because it's large inner surface mimics the unique contour of the finger or thumb, enabling the pressure required to secure it to be distributed equally on the finger. It has a picking edge that is placed at a point on the finger where the string naturally first contacts the finger, making for a very natural playing experience. The angle of orientation of the picking edge allows the string to move easily and quietly across the striking surface, reproducing the sound of a traditional flat pick. It's unique design holds it place without slipping using wide and thin elastic band which also eliminates unwanted noise from inadvertently contacting adjacent strings. | 06-07-2012 |
20150096426 | Contoured pick and a method of multiple variations of 3D CAD models - The original contoured thumb and finger pick for players of stringed instruments introduced an incredible innovation for guitar players and others. Improvements based on this unique concept have transformed a useful tool into an extremely comfortable and natural strumming aid. The pick saddle totally follows the thumb and finger contours for greater comfort and the band is secured to the pick with a low profile post. A new method of constructing a large inventory of 3d CAD models with the manufacture of individual custom fit models by 3d printing now makes the improved contoured pick available to all sizes and shapes of fingers and thumbs, and allows each player to select a pick which will best fit his own shape, size, and playing style. | 04-09-2015 |
Melinda Fernyhough Culver, Oakland, CA US
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20120237641 | PET FOOD COATING FOR REDUCING DENTAL CALCULUS ACCUMULATION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS - An improved pet food product, such as a dog biscuit or other treat, is provided. The pet food product is formed with a coating which includes a polyphosphate as a sequestering agent in an amount of between about 0.5 and 3.0 percent weight as compared to the overall weight of the food product and a non-ionic antimicrobial agent containing from between 10 and 40 percent weight of fat with the remainder being a carrier. The antimicrobial agent is present in an amount between about 0.15 and 2.0 percent weight as compared to the overall weight of the food product. | 09-20-2012 |
20130216521 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENT FOR ENHANCING ANIMAL HEALTH - A dietary supplement system including three general components is provided. The first component is the fatty acid component and this includes sunflower seeds (containing omega 6 fatty acids), flax seed (containing omega 3 fatty acids) and powdered oils (containing omega 3 or omega 6 fatty acids and generally produced from sunflower oils). The weight ratio of omega 6 fatty acids to omega 3 fatty acids is 10:1 to 1:1, with 10:1 to 5:1 being preferred for normal animals and 2:1 to 1:1 being preferred for animals which have fatty acid responsive conditions. The second component is the GI component, which is used for facilitating animal gut health. This component includes prebiotics, probiotics and immunoglobulin (typically from albumin concentrate). The third component is the breed specific component and can include vitamins, minerals, additional fatty acids, antioxidants, amino acids, palatants, and nutraceutical additives. | 08-22-2013 |
Myron W. Culver, Rochester, NY US
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20110203667 | FLUOROCARBON ELECTRODE MODIFICATION LAYER - An organic device including at least two electrodes; at least one organic active layer, wherein the organic active layer is disposed in between two electrodes; and an electrode modification layer, wherein the electrode modification layer is disposed in between two electrodes and in contact with one of the electrodes; and the electrode modification layer includes a fluorocarbon compound selected from the materials having a chemical structure of (C | 08-25-2011 |
Roger Herbert Culver, Rochester Hills, MI US
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20140339834 | PUSH-PUSH LATCH - A push-push latch includes a slider slidably disposed on a frame. A resilient element is to urge the slider toward an extended state. The slider or the frame defines a cam-track. A pin member is connected to the frame or the slider. The pin member selectably engages a closed course in the cam-track to cause the slider to alternate between a retracted state and the extended state in response to alternating application and removal of an actuating force on the slider. An interference member is on the frame to selectively prevent the pin member from engaging the closed course thereby locking the slider in the retracted state. A pivotable catch is rotatably on the slider to open in the extended state and to close in the retracted state. A shape memory alloy actuator selectively causes the interference member to selectively prevent the pin member from engaging the closed course. | 11-20-2014 |
20150052728 | LATCHING DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING A CLOSURE OF A VEHICLE - A method includes assembling a first latching device and a second latching device. The first latching device includes a first support housing and a first sliding assembly. The first sliding assembly is selectively movable, relative to the first support housing, between a latched position and an unlatched position. The second latching device includes a second support housing, a second sliding assembly, and an actuating mechanism. The second support housing is substantially identical to the first support housing. The second sliding assembly is selectively movable, relative to the second support housing, between a latched position and an unlatched position. The actuating mechanism is operatively disposed in the second support housing and is configured to selectively maintain the sliding assembly in the latched position until the actuating mechanism is selectively actuated. The first latching device does not include the actuating mechanism. | 02-26-2015 |
Roger Herbert Culver, Warren, MI US
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20150300055 | LOCKABLE LATCHING DEVICE - A lockable latching device includes a body defining a cavity and having a central longitudinal axis, and a plunger disposed within the cavity. The plunger has a first end and a second end and is translatable along the axis between an open position and a closed position. The device includes an annular rotator disposed along the axis and configured for rotating the plunger about the axis. The device also includes an annular latch abutting the rotator that is transitionable between an unlocked state and a locked state. The device includes a first element operably connected to the latch and formed from a first shape memory alloy and a second element operably connected to the latch and formed from a second shape memory alloy. | 10-22-2015 |
20150300058 | LOCKABLE LATCHING DEVICE - A lockable latching device includes a body defining a cavity therein and having a central longitudinal axis, and a plunger disposed within the cavity. The plunger has a first end and a second end and is translatable with respect to the body along the axis between an open position and a closed position. The device also includes an annular rotator spaced apart from the body along the axis and configured for rotating the plunger about the axis. The device includes an annular latch abutting the rotator that is transitionable between an unlocked state and a locked state. The device also includes an element attached to the latch and formed from a shape memory alloy that is transitionable between an austenite crystallographic phase and a martensite crystallographic phase in response to an activation signal to thereby transition the latch from the locked state to the unlocked state. | 10-22-2015 |
Stephen F. Culver, Cape Elizabeth, ME US
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20110236862 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING, SCORING, GROUPING AND PRESENTING NUTRITIONAL VALUE INFORMATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS - A method and system for presenting nutritional information about food products. The method involves gathering nutritional data about food products, analyzing that data to determine a nutritional value, scoring the product, and applying a designation reflecting the nutritional score. The nutritional value score designation is then displayed at the point of sale for observation by customers. The system includes a data gathering function, a data analyzing function, a data storing function, a scoring function, a reporting function and a display function to perform the steps of the method described. | 09-29-2011 |
20120208151 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING, SCORING, GROUPING AND PRESENTING NUTRITIONAL VALUE INFORMATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS - A method and system for presenting nutritional information about food products. The method involves gathering nutritional data about food products, analyzing that data to determine a nutritional value, scoring the product, and applying a designation reflecting the nutritional score. The nutritional value score designation is then displayed at the point of sale for observation by customers. The system includes a data gathering function, a data analyzing function, a data storing function, a scoring function, a reporting function and a display function to perform the steps of the method described. | 08-16-2012 |
Stephen Lynn Culver, Midland, TX US
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20110301509 | Range of Motion Assistant - A passive therapy device to facilitate range-of-motion in the human hand, wrist, and/or forearm after surgery, trauma, arthritic complications, rehabilitative therapy, or other events that resulted in limited wrist motion or stiffness. This device facilitates the therapy by utilizing gravity and leverage. Comprised of two modified isosceles triangular rigid sides separated by and narrowing to a point by means of a sandwiched wedge, and a boot and strap comprised of a strong, yet soft material on the outside of one of said rigid sides. This device provides therapy to restricted tissue in the human hand, wrist, and forearm while applying passive tension during rehabilitation. Readily converting from supination/pronation therapy to extension/flexion therapy, and radial/ulnar deviation, the device can also be used on the right or left hand. This invention provides a low cost, simple to use rehabilitation device. | 12-08-2011 |
Steven Culver, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY US
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20140091185 | FIELD POST - An adjustable height field post includes an inner shaft and an outer tube configured to receive and slidably engage the inner shaft. A clamp body is provided at one end of the inner shaft such that the field post can be securely attached to an operating table. An adjustment mechanism is incorporated into the inner shaft and the outer tube such that the height of the field post can be adjusted to accommodate various working conditions and also prevent any portion of the same from extending beyond an upper most attached post coupling. | 04-03-2014 |
Steven R. Culver, Port Charlotte, FL US
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20140059916 | Rubber or soft plastic fishing spoon lure - A weedless rubber or soft plastic fishing spoon lure. | 03-06-2014 |
Terry Gordon Culver, Weatherford, TX US
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20130112598 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING DRILL CUTTINGS FROM DRILLING FLUIDS - A system and method for separating two or more materials, such as a solid from a liquid, or a solid from a slurry, are provided. An exemplary system and method tor separating drill cuttings from drilling fluids are provided, as well as a system and method of processing such separated drill cuttings. In another implementation, a system and method is provided for separating gold (or another mineral, element, or solid) from a slurry or liquid that includes mining cuttings. | 05-09-2013 |
Timothy Culver, Mesquite, TX US
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20100074252 | INTERNET TELEPHONY SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED CALL ANSWERING - A system and method for automatically answering a call from a calling party to a called party that originates via the Internet, includes and involves a data storage system and processor that is coupled to the data storage system. The processor is operative to initiate an automated call answering service in response to an Internet telephony call from the calling party which is intended to be received by the called party, to receive a message from the calling party via the Internet in accordance with the automated call answering service, and to store the message in the data storage system for processing by the processor in accordance with the automated call answering service. | 03-25-2010 |
20120215741 | LDAP Replication Priority Queuing Mechanism - A replication priority queuing system prioritizes replication requests in accordance with a predetermined scheme. An exemplary system includes a Replication Priority Queue Manager that receives update requests and assigns a priority based upon business rules and stores the requests in associated storage means. A Replication Decision Engine retrieves the requests from storage and determines a destination for the update based upon predetermined replication rules, and sends the update to the destination. | 08-23-2012 |
Timothy D. Culver, Waltham, MA US
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20080238918 | VIEW-SPECIFIC REPRESENTATION OF REINFORCEMENT - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for representing reinforcement. A three-dimensional (3D) solid object in a computer aided design (CAD) model is identified. The solid object has a volume. A reinforcement element is associated with the solid object. The reinforcement element defines a path within the volume, occupies no space in the volume, and has a width value greater than zero. The reinforcement element is rendered as a ribbon having a width and having no volume. The width of the ribbon is the width value of the reinforcement element. A view of the solid object, including a view of the ribbon, is presented. The width of the ribbon is orthogonal to a direction of the view of the solid object. | 10-02-2008 |
Todd A. Culver, Orlando, FL US
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20150130754 | TOUCH SENSOR - A touch sensor including a sheet defining a surface and enclosing a set of channels, each channel in the set of channels isolated from other channels in the set of channels and defining a variable width; a set of distinct volumes of electrically-conductive fluid contained within the set of channels; a set of electrodes electrically coupled to the set of distinct volumes of electrically-conductive fluid; and a controller electrically coupled to the set of electrodes, applying a voltage to a subset of the set of distinct volumes of electrically-conductive fluid contained in a subset of channels in the set of channels via a subset of the set of electrodes; and approximating a position of an input over the surface based on a change in voltage. | 05-14-2015 |
Todd A. Culver, Fremont, CA US
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20140160063 | USER INTERFACE AND METHODS - One variation of a method for controlling a dynamic tactile user interface includes: sensing a first capacitance value across a portion of a cavity in a retracted setting; sensing a second capacitance value across a peripheral region; generating a capacitance map according to the first capacitance value and the second capacitance value; modifying a fluid pressure within the cavity to transition the cavity into an expanded setting, the deformable region elevated above the peripheral region in the expanded setting; sensing a third capacitance value across the portion of the cavity in the expanded setting; updating the capacitance map according to the third capacitance value; and detecting an input on the tactile surface at the deformable region according to a comparison between a sensed capacitance value across the portion of the cavity and the capacitance map. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160064 | USER INTERFACE AND METHODS - One variation of a method for controlling a dynamic tactile user interface includes: sensing a capacitance value across a portion of a cavity, a tactile layer defining a deformable region and a peripheral region, the peripheral region adjacent the deformable region, and the deformable region cooperating with the substrate to define the cavity; estimating a vertical position of the tactile surface at the deformable region according to the sensed capacitance value across the portion of the cavity; manipulating a fluid pressure within the cavity to modify a vertical position of the tactile surface at the deformable region according to a difference between the estimated vertical position of the tactile surface at the deformable region and a target vertical position of the tactile surface at the deformable region; and sensing an input on the tactile surface according to a change in capacitance value across the portion of the cavity. | 06-12-2014 |
20150242020 | USER INTERFACE AND METHODS - One variation of a method for controlling a dynamic tactile user interface includes: sensing a capacitance value across a portion of a cavity, a tactile layer defining a deformable region and a peripheral region, the peripheral region adjacent the deformable region, and the deformable region cooperating with the substrate to define the cavity; estimating a vertical position of the tactile surface at the deformable region according to the sensed capacitance value across the portion of the cavity; manipulating a fluid pressure within the cavity to modify a vertical position of the tactile surface at the deformable region according to a difference between the estimated vertical position of the tactile surface at the deformable region and a target vertical position of the tactile surface at the deformable region; and sensing an input on the tactile surface according to a change in capacitance value across the portion of the cavity. | 08-27-2015 |
Van R. Culver, Pleasanton, CA US
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20120226485 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING THE FORMATION OF WIND TURBINE BLADE ICE - Models for predicting ice formation and/or accumulation on wind turbine blades and methods of their use in optimizing performance of wind turbines in the presence of adverse local weather conditions are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the predictive models include historical data of local meteorological conditions including, inter alia, wind speed, temperature, and relative humidity conditions and are useful, inter alia, for preemptively managing performance of wind turbines operation/shutdown cycles in response to a future predicted blade icing event based on a model of the present invention. | 09-06-2012 |
Wesley Paul Culver, Rutland, MA US
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20160060886 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR REINFORCING STRUCTURAL MEMBERS - In an exemplary embodiment, a method of reinforcing a round structural member of a lattice structure comprises locating a reinforcement member having at least four facets on the round structural member, wherein each of the at least four facets forms a point of contact with the round structural member; and securing the reinforcement member to the round structural member. | 03-03-2016 |
William H. Culver, Washington, DC US
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20120013757 | CAMERA THAT COMBINES IMAGES OF DIFFERENT SCENE DEPTHS - A camera system capturing two parts of a same scene each at a different focus so that objects at different distances from the camera can be captured in focus. The camera system splits the image into two paths using a splitter and focuses the image of each path separately. The focus for each path can be manual or by autofocus. The parts of the images of the two paths can be combined by abutting them at a boundary or in a zone essentially located between the two parts, The image parts in the zone can be combined by blending using a linear function or a non linear function such as a frequency based function. | 01-19-2012 |
20140160322 | CAMERA THAT COMBINES IMAGES OF DIFFERENT SCENE DEPTHS - A camera system capturing two parts of a same scene each at a different focus so that objects at different distances from the camera can be captured in focus. The camera system splits the image into two paths using a splitter and focuses the image of each path separately. The focus for each path can be manual or by autofocus. The parts of the images of the two paths can be combined by abutting them at a boundary or in a zone essentially located between the two parts. The image parts in the zone can be combined by blending using a linear function or a non linear function such as a frequency based function. | 06-12-2014 |
William R. Culver, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100195195 | System and method for combining multiple fiber amplifiers or multiple fiber lasers - A system for combining multiple fiber amplifiers, or multiple fiber amplifiers. The system includes a fiber combiner with multiple cores for connecting with the multiple fiber amplifiers and for combining the beams of the fiber amplifiers into a single beam. The fiber amplifiers are aligned, tapered, and stretched. | 08-05-2010 |
20100195676 | System and method for coupling multiple beams to an active fiber - A system and a method for coupling multiple pump light beams to an active fiber. The system including an inverted conical disk, concave lens or glass wedge, an active fiber placed in a center of the inverted conical disk (or concave lens) or at a bottom facet of the glass wedge and a plurality of pump light sources. The system further includes a plurality of lenses for focusing pump light beams from pump light sources towards a side of the inverted conical disk, concave lens or glass wedge, wherein the inverted conical disk, concave lens or glass wedge, couples the pump light beams into the active fiber. | 08-05-2010 |