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Adam Darrow, Owings Mills, MD US
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20130316313 | Lifestyle Management System And Method - An improved method for providing lifestyle management services over a network includes the steps of: (a) utilizing a server on the network to provide these services, wherein the server includes a processor, software and memory, (b) configuring this software to: (i) register one to be a user of these services, (ii) utilize an interactive calendar, an interactive lifestyle log, a balance displacement factor (BDF) or metric, a stress indicator percentage (SIP) or metric and (iii) yield a visual representation of a plot versus time of the values of the temporally varying BDF and SIP so as to provide feedback that advises on how to modify one's daily activities so as to better manage one's lifestyle to cope with the demands and stresses of daily life while yielding greater success in achieving one's life goals. | 11-28-2013 |
Alexander Darrow, Seattle, WA US
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20100144345 | USING CALLED PARTY MOBILE PRESENCE AND MOVEMENT IN COMMUNICATION APPLICATION - Callers are enabled to choose among available communication modes based on information about a called party's mobile status. Mobile status information including whether or not the called party is in motion, their speed if they are in motion, a direction of their movement, as well as their location, can be received from sources such as a presence server, a GPS service, and other information sources. Inferences are made based on the received information and available and/or recommended communication modes suggested to the caller. | 06-10-2010 |
20140082522 | MANAGING MODALITY VIEWS ON CONVERSATION CANVAS - A communication application displays a modality view that may be one of a collaboration, a gallery, or a messaging view on a conversation canvas. The application may display an initial view according a modality selection by the user. A user is enabled to select a next view from the set by providing a user action such as a tap, swipe action, etc. The application dynamically generates the next modality view according to the initial view. Common participants and common contexts are used to configure the next view. Subsequent to configuration, the application displays the next modality view on the conversation canvas by transitioning from the initial view. The application retains session information from the initial view to restore the initial view session if the user selects to return to the initial view. | 03-20-2014 |
Alexander W. Darrow, Seattle, WA US
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20110293084 | MANAGING CALL FORWARDING PROFILES - Call forwarding profiles corresponding to call forwarding settings based on time, location, and/or presence states of a called party are created. Different call forwarding settings are then activated based on corresponding predefined call forwarding profiles. Users are enabled to pre-configure their call forwarding profiles based on one or more rules. | 12-01-2011 |
Andrew L. Darrow, Lansdale, PA US
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20080248495 | Guinea pig proteinase-activated receptor 4 and its activating peptide - This invention relates to nucleic acid encoding guinea pig PAR 4 and to the protein encoded thereby. The guinea pig DNA and protein are useful for the development of models of human platelet aggregation. The invention further relates to an animal model to assess the role of PAR antagonists in thrombosis. | 10-09-2008 |
Clement C. Darrow, Bel Air, MD US
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20080242953 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SOFTWARE FOR DEVELOPING ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION OF IMAGING MODALITIES, OTHER RADIOLOGICAL FINDINGS AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS - A system for guiding a user's physical examination of a patient and for generating a transcript. The system comprises: a screen requesting patient identification information, wherein the patient identification information excludes a patient name and further requesting patient medical history information; a screen requesting vital signs information; a screen requesting selection of an anatomical region of the patient for examination, wherein the user selects an anatomical region responsive to the request; a screen providing a plurality of possible observed symptoms related to the selected anatomical region, wherein the user selects one or more of the possible observed symptoms; a screen presenting possible findings that may be observed during the physical examination, wherein the user selects one or more of the possible findings based on the physical examination and a screen displaying a patient transcript responsive to information entered into the previous screens | 10-02-2008 |
Cliff Darrow, Greensboro, NC US
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20130007650 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT REFUELING TRUCKS - According to various embodiments, apparatuses and methods for providing a control system for aircraft refueling trucks is provided. The control system is configured for facilitating remote troubleshooting of one or more safety mechanisms associated with a flow of liquid fuel from a refueling vehicle to an aircraft, and analyzes data to determine whether one or more parameters associated with the one or more safety mechanisms have been satisfied. Once determined, the control system may generate a status for one or more selectable status indicators associated with the one or more safety mechanisms and display a visual representation of a particular safety mechanism associated with the selected status indicator The visual representation may include an image representing at least a physical location of the particular safety mechanism relative to the refueling truck so as to facilitate remote troubleshooting of the particular safety mechanism. | 01-03-2013 |
Clifford Glenn Darrow, Kernersville, NC US
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20140257579 | HYDRAULIC FUEL PUMP APPARATUS FOR A FUEL DELIVERY CHASSIS, SUITABLE FOR REFUELING AIRCRAFT, AND RELATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments include a modular fuel pump apparatus for an aircraft refueling chassis and related devices, systems and methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a pump module includes a hydraulic motor driven by a hydraulic pump connected to a chassis motor. A chassis engine is operated at a substantially constant RPM, which causes the hydraulic pump to output hydraulic fluid to the pump module at a substantially constant hydraulic pressure. The speed of the hydraulic motor can be varied by a proportional flow control valve disposed between the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor, thereby varying the speed of the fuel pump and the flow rate of the fuel. A controller is configured to operate the pressure control valve such that the flow of the fuel is maintained at a predetermined flow rate. | 09-11-2014 |
Clifford Glenn Darrow, Lyme, NH US
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20150041444 | Composite Consumables for a Plasma Arc Torch - An electrode is provided for use in a plasma arc torch. The electrode includes a body having an elongated forward portion and a ring-shaped aft portion. The forward portion is configured to provide an electrically conductive path from the distal end to the proximal end. The forward portion comprises a first conductive material. The ring-shaped aft portion, defining a hollow center, is configured to substantially surround a portion of the forward portion when the forward portion is located inside of the hollow center. The aft portion includes a pneumatic reaction region for receiving a biasing flow of a pressurized gas. The aft portion comprises a second material. In some embodiments, the first conductive material is the same as the second material. | 02-12-2015 |
20150144603 | High Access Consumables for a Plasma Arc Cutting System - A nozzle for a plasma arc torch is provided. The nozzle includes a substantially hollow, elongated nozzle body capable of receiving an electrode, the body defining a longitudinal axis, a distal end, and a proximal end. The nozzle also includes a swirl sleeve attachable to an interior surface of the nozzle body, the swirl sleeve configured to impart a swirling motion to a gas introduced to the nozzle. The nozzle additionally includes a nozzle tip connected to the proximal end of the nozzle body, a nozzle shield, and an insulator configured to connect the nozzle tip and the nozzle shield to electrically insulate the nozzle shield and the nozzle tip from one another while transferring thermal energy therebetween. | 05-28-2015 |
20150181686 | HIGH ACCESS CONSUMABLES FOR A PLASMA ARC CUTTING SYSTEM - A torch extender for a plasma arc cutting system is provided. The plasma torch extender includes an elongated substantially dielectric body that defines a first end and a second end and includes a flexible section that is poseable across a plurality of orientations. The torch extender also includes a first connector, at the first end of the elongated substantially dielectric body, which mates with a consumable set, and a second connector, at the second end of the elongated substantially dielectric body, which mates with a torch mount. The torch extender further includes a consumable detection medium that communicates the presence of the consumable set. The consumable detection medium is disposed within the elongated substantially dielectric body and extends between the first end and the second end of the elongated substantially dielectric body. | 06-25-2015 |
David A. Darrow, Stratford, CT US
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20150298803 | ADJUSTABLE SCISSOR CONTROL LINK - A control link disposed to transfer rotor shaft rotation from an elongate element rotatable with a shaft to a rotatable element is provided and includes a structure terminating at a first end thereof as a mating element, which is securable to the elongate element such that the elongate element is rotatable about an axis defined through the mating element and such that a moment reaction in opposition to structure rotation about the elongate element is generated and a rod coupled to the rotatable element being and configured to be coupled to a second end of the structure at variable distances relative to the rotatable element. | 10-22-2015 |
Dewey Darrow, South Burlington, VT US
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20110265260 | Patient positioning system and rail for use therein - A patient positioning system and a rail for use in the system. According to one embodiment, the system includes first and second stationary rails arranged parallel to one another. First and second sets of mounting assemblies are used to fix the first and second stationary rails, respectively, to a ceiling. A traverse rail is slidably coupled to the stationary rails. The system also includes a harness for holding a patient and a motorized assembly for raising and lowering the harness, the harness being slidably coupled to the traverse rail. At least one of the first stationary rail, the second stationary rail, and the traverse rail is shaped to include a top wall, a bottom wall, a left wall, a right wall, a substantially open front, a substantially open rear, a first rib extending from the left side wall to the right side wall, and a second rib extending from the top wall to the first rib, the first rib and the second rib jointly dividing the interior of the rail into a pair of upper chambers and a lower chamber. | 11-03-2011 |
20130269565 | PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM AND RAIL FOR USE THEREIN - A patient positioning system and a rail for use in the system. According to one embodiment, the system includes first and second stationary rails arranged parallel to one another. First and second sets of mounting assemblies are used to fix the first and second stationary rails, respectively, to a ceiling. A traverse rail is slidably coupled to the stationary rails. The system also includes a harness for holding a patient and a motorized assembly for raising and lowering the harness, the harness being slidably coupled to the traverse rail. At least one of the first stationary rail, the second stationary rail, and the traverse rail is shaped to include a top wall, a bottom wall, a left wall, a right wall, a substantially open front, a substantially open rear, a first rib extending from the left side wall to the right side wall, and a second rib extending from the top wall to the first rib, the first rib and the second rib jointly dividing the interior of the rail into a pair of upper chambers and a lower chamber. | 10-17-2013 |
Donald C. Darrow, Grand Prairie, TX US
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20080283667 | HYBRID COMPOSITE-METAL AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR AND ENGINE SUPPORT BEAMS - A hybrid composite-metal component is provided. The component includes an elongate inner metal piece, an outer metal piece disposed about at least a portion of the inner metal piece, and composite material disposed between the inner metal piece and the outer metal piece. The component may further include at least one of a seal and at least one fastener joining the inner metal piece and outer metal piece. Both the inner metal piece and the outer metal piece may include at least one tapered end. The tapered ends of both the inner metal piece and the outer metal piece each may include a double taper. | 11-20-2008 |
20090176066 | CONTOURED COMPOSITE PARTS - One embodiment of a composite part comprises a curved elongated section comprising a plurality of stacked reinforcement layers. The stacked reinforcement layers in the curved elongated section comprise at least one of non-continuous woven fabric and non-continuous reinforcement. | 07-09-2009 |
20100078845 | WRINKLE REDUCTION IN UNCURED COMPOSITE LAMINATES - Wrinkles are removed from fiber reinforced resin plies of an uncured composite layup by subjecting the wrinkles to vibration and pressure. | 04-01-2010 |
20120171410 | CONTOURED COMPOSITE PARTS - One embodiment of a composite part comprises a curved elongated section comprising a plurality of stacked reinforcement layers. The stacked reinforcement layers in the curved elongated section comprise at least one of non-continuous woven fabric and non-continuous reinforcement. | 07-05-2012 |
Donald Chester Darrow, Grand Prairie, TX US
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20100154990 | COMPOSITE STIFFENER POSITIONING AND VACUUM BAG INSTALLATION DEVICE - A method and apparatus for manufacturing composite parts. An expandable tool with a transfer system may be moved on a surface of the expandable tool into an outer mold line tool with a composite material laid up on the outer mold line tool. The expandable tool may be expanded in the outer mold line tool to change the surface from a retracted state to an expanded state. The transfer system may be transferred from the expandable tool with the surface in the expanded state to the outer mold line tool. | 06-24-2010 |
20140065354 | Method of Fabricating a Curved Composite Structure Using Composite Prepreg Tape - A method is provided of fabricating a composite stiffener having a curved web and at least one curved flange. A substantially straight length of unidirectional prepreg tape is placed on a carrier. The at least one curved flange is formed by using the carrier to steer a first portion of the tape onto a first curved tool surface. The curved web is formed by using the carrier to form a second portion of the tape onto a second curved tool surface. | 03-06-2014 |
Donna Marie Darrow, Rochester, MI US
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20100043930 | Interchangeable / Modular Purse / Handbag Assembly - A fully interchangeable/modular purse/handbag that has components that can be used in multiple assemblies. The purse/handbag handles, inner liner, and exterior shell are all modular design and can be utilized across a variety of combinations. A zip-out liner and detachable handles are the enabler for this design which is unique to prior art. | 02-25-2010 |
Douglas Jason Darrow, Frisco, TX US
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20150124176 | Enhanced Global Dimming for Projector Display Systems - Projector display systems comprising a light dimmer and first modulator are disclosed. The light dimmer may comprise an adjustable iris, adjustable light sources and/or LCD stack that is capable of lowering the luminance of the light source illuminated the first modulator. The first modulator may comprise a plurality of analog mirrors (e.g. MEMS array) and the second modulator may comprise a plurality of mirrors (e.g., DMD array). The display system may further comprise a controller that sends control signals to the light dimmer and first modulator. The display system may render a desired dynamic range for rendering a projected image by a combination of such control signals. | 05-07-2015 |
E. Keith Darrow, Glenside, PA US
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20130254084 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE CALCULATION - Systems and methods can quickly and easily compute an effective interest-rate calculation, such as an annual-percentage rate (APR), offered in connection with a credit-card balance-transfer promotion. The systems and methods fully automate the process, allowing a consumer to instantly solve an effective rate on a credit card balance transfer offer with no special knowledge or skills. The process can work with all or some of the variables, in any order. The consumer can use the tool to see how the variables of the offer alter the effective annual effective percentage rate, enabling the consumer to better shop and compare credit card balance transfer offers. | 09-26-2013 |
Frank D. Darrow, Newfane, NY US
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20100000583 | OPERATOR SYSTEM WITH INDEPENDENT CHAIN DRIVE - The invention presented comprises an operation system in which items to be processed by an operator, such as a washer/dryer, bulk sterilizer, or kiln, are fed into and removed from the operator by a continuous conveyor. A microcontroller controls actuators in loading zones distributed along the conveyor that switch the individual loading zones from bypass to push mode to alternately allow the items to remain stationary on the moving conveyor or be moved to a downstream loading zone when in the push mode. In a preferred embodiment, at least one loading zone is located at least partly within the operator. | 01-07-2010 |
James W. Darrow, Willingford, CT US
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20100160292 | Kinase Inhibitors, and Methods of Using and Identifying Kinase Inhibitors - Methods of inhibiting BTK activity by inhibiting phosphorylation of Y551 of BTK, methods of treating patients by inhibiting BTK activity by inhibiting phosphorylation of Y551 of BTK, chemical entities that bind to BTK and inhibited complexes are provided. | 06-24-2010 |
James W. Darrow, Wallingford, CT US
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20110177011 | CERTAIN IMIDAZO[1,2-A]PYRAZIN-8-YLAMINES AND METHOD OF INHIBITION OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE BY SUCH COMPOUNDS - Compounds of Formula I-a | 07-21-2011 |
John Arthur Thomas Darrow, Greenville, NC US
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20120241227 | Weight Monitoring Systems and Methods - A weight monitoring system includes a biometric identification input device, a body weight scale, and a controller. The controller is operative to identify a subject using identification data acquired by the biometric identification input device, to store weight data for the subject acquired by the body weight scale, and to correlate the weight data with the subject. | 09-27-2012 |
John E. Darrow, Shoreline, WA US
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20090122972 | INDEPENDENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENTS - Aspects of systems and methods for maintaining and operating agent nodes are provided. In some embodiments, calls, contacts, and other work units may be routed to individual customer service agents via a centralized queue based on a variety of factors. Some embodiments may provide market-based call pricing and customer service agent compensation. | 05-14-2009 |
20150268824 | ADAPTIVE INFORMATION REGIONS DISPLAYING CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH AN ELECTRONIC COMMERCE SYSTEM - Disclosed are various embodiments for displaying content. A display area includes multiple information regions presenting content. Visual characteristics associated with the information regions adjust according to values corresponding to the to the information regions. For example, the sizes or positions of the information regions may adjust according to the values. | 09-24-2015 |
Jon C. Darrow, Brighton, MI US
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20090037042 | Detection of valve deactivation failure by monitoring exhaust temperature - An internal combustion engine having valve deactivation capability for at least one cylinder, or for an entire bank of cylinders in a multiple-bank engine, is provided with a temperature probe in the exhaust stream of that cylinder or cylinder bank. The temperature probe is connected to an Engine Control Module programmed to determine the rate of temperature change during valve deactivation, to compare the determined value to an acceptable range of rates, and to signal,when the rate exceeds an acceptable range. When the valves of a cylinder are properly deactivated, the temperature in the exhaust pipe decreases slowly. However, when valve deactivation fails, the cylinders pump non-combusted air from the intake manifold into the exhaust manifold, resulting in a relatively rapid decrease in exhaust temperature. This abnormal rate of temperature decrease thus can be used as an indicator of failure of the VVA system. | 02-05-2009 |
20090048729 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING THE OPERATIONAL STATE OF A VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION (VVA) DEVICE USING A KNOCK SIGNAL - A method for determining whether a variable valve actuation (VVA) device or subsystem is operating in an improper mode of operation is performed in real-time by an embedded engine or powertrain controller configured to monitor and evaluate an already-available knock sensor output signal. The knock sensor output is captured during a predefined sampling window, defined to include a valve closing event when the VVA device is operating in a proper mode. The captured knock sensor output signal is processed to detect the presence (or absence) of a valve closing event. The absence of a valve closing event when one is expected is indicative of a malfunctioning VVA device. | 02-19-2009 |
20130275022 | ENGINE CRANK SIGNAL CORRECTION METHOD AND CONTROLLER - An engine control module and method configured to correct an engine crank sensor signal for errors in an apparent location of a tooth edge on a crank wheel is provided. A correction factor is determined based on a first formula if a comparison of adjacent pulse intervals to predetermined thresholds indicates that a tooth edge appears to be abnormally late, and determined based on a second formula if a comparison of adjacent pulse intervals to other predetermined thresholds indicates that a tooth edge appears to be abnormally The correction factor is set to a null value if the correction factor is not determined based on the first formula or the second formula; and operating an engine based on the correction factor. | 10-17-2013 |
Matthew J. Darrow, San Francisco, CA US
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20150052933 | Thermal Receptacle for Obtaining a Consumable Temperature - A reusable receptacle, and the method of producing the receptacle, for receiving liquid based substances, such as coffee, which rapidly cools the substance to obtain a consumable temperature and which substantially maintains a warm consumable temperature over a sufficient period of time. The receptacle includes a liquid receiving chamber, an interstitial chamber for receiving a phase change material and an interstitial chamber for providing a vacuum insulating chamber. The method of forming the receptacle includes the steps of welding the various wall members to form an integrated thermal mug in an efficient manufacturing process. | 02-26-2015 |
Richard Darrow, Denville, NJ US
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20080265111 | Apparatuses and systems for supporting and positioning cameras and other equipment - Apparatuses and systems for supporting and positioning cameras and other equipment are disclosed herein. An apparatus for supporting a camera in accordance with one embodiment of the invention can include one or more bendable support members extending from a camera holding portion. In this embodiment, each of the bendable support members includes a plurality of shaped portions arranged on an elongate, bendable core. Each of the shaped portions can include a plurality of protrusions on an exterior surface thereof. | 10-30-2008 |
20080267613 | APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPORTING AND POSITIONING CAMERAS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT - Apparatuses and systems for supporting and positioning cameras and other equipment are disclosed herein. An apparatus for supporting a camera in accordance with one embodiment of the invention can include one or more bendable support members extending from a camera holding portion. In this embodiment, each of the bendable support members includes a plurality of shaped outer portions arranged on an elongate, bendable core. In one embodiment, the bendable core can include a plastically deformable material that retains its shape after being bent with little or no spring-back, and each of the shaped outer portions can include spherical portions formed from a resilient, elastomeric material. | 10-30-2008 |
20080283697 | APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPORTING AND POSITIONING CAMERAS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT - Apparatuses and systems for supporting and positioning cameras and other equipment are disclosed herein. An apparatus for supporting a camera in accordance with one embodiment of the invention can include one or more bendable support members extending from a camera holding portion. In this embodiment, each of the bendable support members includes a plurality of shaped portions arranged on an elongate, bendable core. Each of the shaped portions can include a plurality of gripping features on an exterior surface thereof. | 11-20-2008 |
20090039213 | APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPORTING AND POSITIONING CAMERAS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT - Apparatuses and systems for supporting and positioning cameras and other equipment are disclosed herein. An apparatus for supporting a camera in accordance with one embodiment of the invention can include one or more bendable support members extending from a camera holding portion. In this embodiment, each of the bendable support members includes a plurality of shaped portions arranged on an elongate, bendable core. Each of the shaped portions can include a polygonal frustum shape. | 02-12-2009 |
20130114951 | APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPORTING AND POSITIONING CAMERAS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT - Apparatuses and systems for supporting and positioning cameras and other equipment are disclosed herein. An apparatus for supporting a camera in accordance with one embodiment of the invention can include one or more bendable support members extending from a camera holding portion. In this embodiment, each of the bendable support members includes a plurality of shaped outer portions arranged on an elongate, bendable core. In one embodiment, the bendable core can include a plastically deformable material that retains its shape after being bent with little or no spring-back, and each of the shaped outer portions can include spherical portions formed from a resilient, elastomeric material. | 05-09-2013 |
20140075700 | White Carbon Black Formulations and Methods - Compositions, method, and devices are provided for cleaning surfaces, including glass and plastic surfaces. The compositions include white carbon black. The white carbon black can be combined with a binder to form a white carbon black formulation. The white carbon black formulation can be used to clean various glass and plastic surfaces, including transparent surfaces. | 03-20-2014 |
20140080752 | White Carbon Black Formulations and Methods - Compositions, method, and devices are provided for cleaning surfaces, including glass and plastic surfaces. The compositions include white carbon black. The white carbon black can be combined with a binder to form a white carbon black formulation. The white carbon black formulation can be used to clean various glass and plastic surfaces, including transparent surfaces. | 03-20-2014 |
Robert D. Darrow, Scotia, NY US
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20110046475 | TECHNIQUES FOR CORRECTING TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE THERMOMETRY - Techniques for correcting temperature measurement in MR thermometry are disclosed. In particular, phase shifts that arise from factors other than temperature changes are detected, facilitating correction of temperature measurements. | 02-24-2011 |
Robert David Darrow, Scotia, NY US
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20110210734 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MR IMAGE SCAN AND ANALYSIS - A system and method for MR image scan and analysis include an MRI apparatus that includes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system and a computer programmed to automatically prescribe a first scanning protocol based on the selected examination, acquire a first set of MR data of an imaging object via application of the first scanning protocol, and reconstruct a first image from the first set of MR data. The computer is also programmed to automatically prescribe a second scanning protocol based on the first image, acquire a second set of MR data of the imaging object via application of the second scanning protocol, reconstruct a second image from the second set of MR data, and quantify a first parameter of the imaging object based on the second image. | 09-01-2011 |
20110211744 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MR IMAGE SCAN AND ANALYSIS - A system and method for an MRI apparatus includes an MRI system having a computer programmed to initiate a first scan procedure to acquire MR data and locate a feature of interest of the object, initiate a second scan procedure when a feature of interest of the object is located, and determine if an anomaly of the feature of interest exists. The computer is programmed to initiate a third scan procedure to scan the anomaly and reconstruct an image of the located anomaly if the anomaly exists. The first scan procedure includes a scan table motion and scan data acquisition commands. The second scan procedure includes scan table motion and scan data acquisition commands to acquire MR data from the feature of interest. The third scan procedure includes scan table motion and scan data acquisition commands to acquire MR data from the located anomaly. | 09-01-2011 |
20110228998 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC COMPUTATION OF MR IMAGING SCAN PARAMETERS - A system and method for automatic computation of MR imaging scan parameters include a computer programmed to acquire a first set of MR data from an imaging subject, the first set of MR data comprising a plurality of slices acquired at a first field-of-view. The computer is also programmed to reconstruct the plurality of slices into a plurality of localizer images and identify a 3D object based on the plurality of localizer images. The computer is further programmed to prescribe a scan, execute the prescribed scan to acquire a second set of MR data, and reconstruct the second set of MR data into an image. The prescribed scan includes one of a reduced field-of-view based on a boundary of the 3D object and a shim region based on the boundary of the 3D object. | 09-22-2011 |
20130055222 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM WITH PROGRAMMABLE SUBSYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING - A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system with programmable subsystem and method for programming are provided. One method includes receiving programming code having one or more Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), wherein the APIs include one or more function calls to a library of routines. The method also includes compiling the programming code with the library of routines and controlling the operation of the MRI system using the compiled programming code. | 02-28-2013 |
20130090946 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMAGING WORKFLOW - An imaging workflow system includes a workstation for acquiring patient information and requesting a patient scan. The request for a patient scan includes scan information for performing the scan. A registration module receives the scan information and the patient information. The registration module automatically schedules the patient scan based on the scan information and the patient information. The registration module determines an imaging protocol based on the patient information and the scan information. An imaging module within an imaging system receives the imaging protocol. The imaging module automatically sets scan parameters based on the imaging protocol. The imaging system scans the patient based on the scan parameters to acquire image data. A user interface controls the patient scan. The user interface includes a display to display images generated from the acquired image data. | 04-11-2013 |
20130136329 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING A LANDMARK FOR BRAIN SCANS - A method, system and apparatus for automatically setting a landmark for brain scans are described. In one embodiment, a method for medical image processing is described. The method comprises obtaining, by an imaging device, at least one image of a head of a subject. In addition, the method also comprises identifying, by a computer-based system, a reference feature in the at least one image associated with the head. The method also comprises automatically setting, by the computer-based system, a landmark based, at least in part, upon the reference feature. | 05-30-2013 |
20130165767 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC LANDMARKING - Embodiments of systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media for automatic landmarking are presented. A coil including at least one marker is placed on a desired region on interest (ROI) of a subject. Further, a detector detects a position of the marker while translating the subject from a home position in an imaging system into a bore of a magnet in the imaging system. A positioning unit coupled to at least one of the coil, the marker and the detector is configured to initiate automatic translation of the subject from the home position into the magnet bore. Further, the positioning unit determines a distance between the detected marker position and a homogenous position of the magnet based at least on the detected marker position. The positioning unit then controls movement of the subject over the determined distance to the homogenous magnet position for automatically landmarking the desired ROI. | 06-27-2013 |
20130279779 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LANDMARK CORRECTION IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - Systems and methods for landmark correction in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are provided. One method includes acquiring at least one calibration image or at least one localizer image of an object, identifying in the calibration or localizer images a region of the object as a reference point, wherein the reference point defines a landmark position. The method further includes determining an offset between an initial landmark position and the identified landmark position. The method also includes using the determined offset for MRI. | 10-24-2013 |
20140039299 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AN INTERVENTIONAL DEVICE - Embodiments of a method, a tracking system, an MRI system, and a non-transitory computer readable medium that stores instructions for simultaneous imaging and tracking are presented. A designated signal and one or more characteristics corresponding to a plurality of imaging gradient waveforms are received. Further, a tracking pulse sequence is synchronized with an imaging pulse sequence at a determined point based on the designated signal. The tracking pulse sequence is then applied simultaneously with the imaging pulse sequence for acquiring corresponding response signals from an interventional device that includes at least one tracking coil and a tracking source configured to generate response signals at a tracking resonant frequency different from an imaging resonant frequency. A location of the tracking coil within or outside body of a subject is determined based on the response signals received from the tracking source and the characteristics corresponding to the imaging gradient waveforms. | 02-06-2014 |
20140364720 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - Embodiments of a method, a system, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for use in interactive magnetic resonance imaging are presented. An initial region of interest of a subject is scanned to acquire imaging data using an initial imaging protocol. Anatomical labeling information corresponding to a plurality of regions corresponding to the subject may be determined based on the acquired data and/or previously available information. Particularly, determining the anatomical labeling information may include identifying one or more features of interest corresponding to the initial region of interest. Further, input from an operator corresponding to a desired imaging task may be received interactively. The imaging protocol may be updated in real-time by selectively configuring one or more imaging parameters that optimize implementation of the desired imaging task based on the determined anatomical labeling information. A subsequent scan may be performed using the updated imaging protocol for completing the desired imaging task. | 12-11-2014 |
Robert David Darrow, Schenectady, NY US
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20140184218 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LANDMARKING FOR SUBJECT IMAGING - An imaging system includes an imager adapted to obtain an image of a desired region of interest of a subject and a coil positioned on the desired region of interest of the subject. The coil includes a plurality of markings disposed at a plurality of locations on the coil. The imaging system also includes a position indication device having a user interface adapted to receive input from a user indicating which of the plurality of markings corresponds to a desired scan plane of the subject. | 07-03-2014 |
Robert David Darrow, Niskayuna, NY US
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20140155736 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED LANDMARKING - A method for automated landmarking comprising obtaining one or more localizer images of a patient, comparing the one or more localizer images with a reference image, computing a difference between the one or more localizer images and the reference image, determining a desired position of the patient based on the computed difference, and maneuvering the patient, a support platform, or both the patient and the support platform to the desired position for imaging an anatomical region of interest in the patient. | 06-05-2014 |
Robert E. Darrow, Raleigh, NC US
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20150064946 | RADIO FREQUENCY SUBSCRIBER DROP EQUIPMENT HAVING HIGH VOLTAGE PROTECTION CIRCUITS AND RELATED CONTACT ASSEMBLIES - RF subscriber drop units have a housing that has a port aperture therethrough and a connector port that extends outwardly from the housing and surrounds the port aperture. The connector port includes a contact assembly that holds a spring contact, the spring contact including a contact tail that extends through the port aperture. A conductive spark gap unit that has a spark gap aperture is further provided and arranged so that the contact tail extends through the spark gap aperture. | 03-05-2015 |
20150113586 | RADIO FREQUENCY AND FIBER OPTIC SUBSCRIBER DROP EQUIPMENT HAVING IMPACT RESISTANT HOUSINGS AND RELATED HOUSINGS AND METHODS - Subscriber drop units include a housing having a top wall that has an exterior surface and an interior surface and a plurality of sidewalls that extend downwardly from the top wall, the top wall and the sidewalls defining an interior cavity. An input port and at least one output port extend through the housing. A printed circuit board is mounted within the interior cavity. The exterior surface of the top wall includes a first ridge that extends upwardly above a first of the sidewalls and a second ridge that extends upwardly above a second of the sidewalls | 04-23-2015 |
Robert E. Darrow, Hickory, NC US
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20130090010 | Surge Protector Components Having a Plurality of Spark Gap Members Between a Central Conductor and an Outer Housing - A coaxial connector includes a surge protection component including a plurality of elongated members, a body portion that is configured to receive the surge protection component such that the elongated members extend along an outer surface thereof, and a center conductor disposed inside the body portion and spaced apart from the surge protection component so as to create a gap therebetween | 04-11-2013 |
20140248797 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR WITH VISIBLE POST - A coaxial cable connector includes a shell having an inner side wall defining a bore and an end opening at a first end of the shell, and a post is slidably mounted in the bore. The post includes a base engaging the shell inner side wall and a tube projecting from the base, the tube having an interior and an end aperture, and at least one of the post and the shell has a first detent for releasably holding the post in a first position in the bore and a second detent for securing the post at a second position in the bore. | 09-04-2014 |
Steve Darrow, Monrovia, CA US
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20090110161 | DIGITAL TELEPHONE INTERFACE DEVICE - Various embodiments of this invention are directed towards a digital telephone interface device for use with PBX systems. One or more embodiments of the invention augment the audio data transmitted between the digital telephone and PBX such that periodic beeps or inputted audio signals are added to the audio data transmission. One or more embodiments of the invention further allow analog audio signals to be extracted from the data signals for recording, monitoring, or other such purposes. | 04-30-2009 |
William Henry Darrow, San Francisco, CA US
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20120189273 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING HIGHLIGHTS FROM SCORED DATA STREAMS - A method and system for generating highlights from scored data streams is disclosed. According to one embodiment, media content containing time-stamped payloads is received in a data stream from one or more sources. The received media content is recorded in a buffer for a predetermined period of time and sliced into data buckets. For each of the data buckets, a score is assigned according to user-provided keywords. The data buckets are recorded along with the assigned score to generate highlights from the one or more sources using the scores of the recorded data buckets. | 07-26-2012 |
William S. Darrow, Longmont, CO US
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20130177695 | Methods of Manufacturing End Effectors for Energy-Based Surgical Instruments - A method of manufacturing an end effector for a surgical instrument includes providing a substrate wherein at least an outer periphery of the substrate is formed from an electrically-insulative material. The method further includes forming at least one ridge on the outer periphery of the substrate and depositing an electrically-conductive material onto the at least one ridge to form at least one electrode. | 07-11-2013 |
William Scott Darrow, Longmont, CO US
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20140236149 | ELECTROSURGICAL FORCEPS - An electrosurgical forceps is provided. The electrosurgical forceps includes an end effector including first and second jaw members. One of the first and second jaw members is movable from an open configuration for positioning tissue between the first and second jaw members to a closed configuration for grasping tissue for subsequent electrosurgical treatment thereof. One or more cutting electrodes are positioned on the first and/or second jaw members. The cutting electrode(s) includes one or more piezo-elements that are configured to oscillate at a predetermined frequency when the cutting electrode(s) is energized to sever tissue. | 08-21-2014 |