Dodds, US
Charles I. Dodds, San Jose, CA US
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20090029629 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING AN EDGE OF A SUBSTRATE - Methods for polishing an edge of a substrate are provided. The invention includes rotating a substrate against a polishing film so as to remove material from the edge of the substrate; and detecting an amount of force exerted in pressing the polishing film against the substrate. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 01-29-2009 |
20090036039 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING AN EDGE OF A SUBSTRATE - Methods of and systems for polishing an edge of a substrate are provided. The invention includes a substrate rotation driver adapted to rotate the edge of a substrate against a polishing film; and a first sensor coupled to the rotation driver adapted to detect one of an energy and torque exerted by the substrate rotation driver as it rotates the substrate against the polishing film. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 02-05-2009 |
20090036042 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POLISHING AN EDGE OF A SUBSTRATE - Methods, systems and apparatus are provided for polishing an edge of a substrate. The invention includes an apparatus adapted to apply a preset pressure to a polishing film in contact with an edge of a substrate. The apparatus includes an actuator adapted to apply a preset pressure to the polishing film; and a controller coupled to the actuator and adapted to receive a signal indicative of a condition of the edge of the substrate, and to adjust a pressure applied by the actuator to the polishing film so as to maintain the preset pressure based on the received signal. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 02-05-2009 |
David R. Dodds, Manlius, NY US
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20150228996 | ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOREACTOR MODULE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A device and process for using the device are provided for the production of commodity chemicals by biological methods which require the addition of reducing equivalents. The device allows operating conditions to be conveniently altered to achieve maximal electrochemical efficiencies for a given biologically mediated redox reaction, series of reactions, or fermentation process. | 08-13-2015 |
David R. Dodds, Winchester, VA US
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20080206503 | Solid concentrate composition for polymeric chain extension - A solid concentrate composition for use in promoting chain extension within a polymer, and corresponding method, includes a chain extender and a non-reactive carrier resin or a co-reactive carrier resin. The concentrate composition prevents the premature reaction of the chain extender within a molding apparatus, increasing the dispersion of the chain extender throughout the polymer, and thereby preventing gelation and promoting homogeneous chain extension. | 08-28-2008 |
Donald J. Dodds, Portland, OR US
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20100269929 | SYSTEMS OF AND METHODS FOR FLUID INTAKES AND OUTLETS THAT MINIMIZE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - A hydropower system for a body of water that may comprise a fluid intake positioned below a bed of the water body and immersed in a filter below the bed, wherein fluid flows from the water body through the filter into the fluid intake. The hydropower system may further comprise a tunnel with a first end in fluid communication with the fluid intake and a second end in fluid communication with a hydropower generator, and a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the hydropower generator. | 10-28-2010 |
Evan T. Dodds, Seattle, WA US
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20100281173 | DELEGATED ADMINISTRATION FOR REMOTE MANAGEMENT - A remote administration system is described herein that provides varying permissions to invoke administrative commands to multiple users. An application host provisions users of different organizations and defines one or more commands that the users can invoke remotely. The system associates the commands with users and/or groups to specify the users and/or groups that are authorized to execute the commands. When the remote administration system receives a remote request to perform a command, the system determines a user associated with the command and whether the user is authorized to execute the command. The system also creates an execution context for each connected user that defines the roles and access privileges associated with the user and that isolates the user from other users. Thus, the remote administration system provides remote administration of hosted applications in a way that is easy for administrators of the hosted service to manage. | 11-04-2010 |
Gerald C. Dodds, Chardon, OH US
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20080293557 | THERMAL SHOCK RESISTANT CERAMIC COMPOSITES - The disclosed invention relates to ceramic matrix composites with ceramic fiber reinforcements. | 11-27-2008 |
20090056902 | Method of forming a cast metal article - An unfired ceramic base core having a first coefficient of thermal expansion is provided. A core element having a second coefficient of thermal expansion is positioned in an opening formed in the unfired ceramic base core. The opening in the unfired ceramic base core is filled with a filler material having a third coefficient of thermal expansion. The third coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the first coefficient of thermal expansion and less than the second coefficient of thermal expansion. The ceramic base core is fired without cracking the base core and without cracking the filler material. The ceramic base core contains silica and zircon and has a silica content of 70% or less and a zircon content of 30% or more. The core element may be formed of a ceramic material or a refractory metal. | 03-05-2009 |
James Dodds, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20090188221 | AIR TREATMENT SYSTEM - An air treatment system includes features for maximizing efficiency and effectiveness. In one embodiment, a sensor air passage utilizes a low pressure region created by the blower to draw air through the passage. In another embodiment, a filter frame includes a plurality of connectors formed integrally with the filter frame. In another embodiment, a screen is positioned adjacent to the blower intake. The screen includes a plurality of angled strands oriented in a particular direction. In another embodiment, a remote control holder is formed integrally with the housing. In another embodiment, a gasket is positioned between the blower and the housing, forming a seal between the blower and the housing. | 07-30-2009 |
John D. Dodds, Etters, PA US
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20150280340 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT INCLUDING CORROSION-RESISTANT COATING - In accordance with one embodiment, an electrical contact has a mating end and a mounting end. The electrical contact includes an electrically conductive base, and a multi-layered coating disposed on an outer surface of the base at the mating end. The multi-layered coating can include a metallic layer of a noble metal or alloy thereof, a layer of anti-tarnish material disposed on the metallic layer, and a lubricant layer disposed on the layer of anti-tarnish material, the lubricant effective to seal at least some wear regions created in the layer of anti-tarnish material due to micromotion of the mating end in use. | 10-01-2015 |
John David Dodds, Harrisburg, PA US
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20110104953 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING OFFSET MOUNTING TERMINALS - In accordance with one embodiment, an electrical connector includes a housing that supports a plurality of electrical contacts. Each electrical contact defines a mating end and an opposing mounting end, and a plurality of mounting terminals disposed at the mounting end. The mounting terminals of each contact are arranged in at least one column extending along a longitudinal direction, such that each column is spaced along a lateral direction, and the mounting terminals of adjacent contacts are longitudinally offset. | 05-05-2011 |
20120289071 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING OFFSET MOUNTING TERMINALS - In accordance with one embodiment, an electrical connector includes a housing that supports a plurality of electrical contacts. Each electrical contact defines a mating end and an opposing mounting end, and a plurality of mounting terminals disposed at the mounting end. The mounting terminals of each contact are arranged in at least one column extending along a longitudinal direction, such that each column is spaced along a lateral direction, and the mounting terminals of adjacent contacts are longitudinally offset. | 11-15-2012 |
John Joseph Dodds, Trafford, PA US
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20090167016 | HIGH PRESSURE PIPE LINER COUPLING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A liner assembly including a first ring member, a second ring member, a corrosion barrier ring, a first liner and a second liner. The first ring member has a body member with a first end and a second end. The first end has a first flange and a second flange extending therefrom. The first flange and the second flange define a space therebetween. The second ring member has an extended body member having a first end and a second end. The second end has a first flange and a second flange extending therefrom. The first flange and the second flange define a space therebetween. The corrosion barrier ring is disposed between and cooperates with the first end of the first ring member and the second end of the second ring member. The first liner is configured to be secured in the space formed between the first flange and the second flange of the first ring member. The second liner is configured to be secured in the space formed between the first flange and the second flange of the second ring member. | 07-02-2009 |
Kemma Samuel Dodds, North Lauderdale, FL US
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20130190153 | AUTO CHANGER SPINDLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An apparatus and method for machining is provided. A mounting assembly for use with a spindle, a CNC machine, an auto changer device and an air supply line, can include a mounting collar and a mounting block. The mounting collar can have a collar body and a collar arm, where the collar body defines a collar opening and one or more grooves circumscribing the collar opening, where the one or more grooves each have a sealing element positioned therein, and wherein the collar arm has a collar inlet, a collar outlet and a collar channel to provide fluid communication between the collar inlet and the collar outlet. The mounting block can be connected to the CNC machine and can have a block inlet connected to the air supply line, a block outlet, and a block channel to provide fluid communication between the block inlet and the block outlet. | 07-25-2013 |
20140018219 | AUTO CHANGER SPINDLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO DRILL TAP MACHINES - Described is a novel spindle mounting assembly for use with a computer numeric controlled (CNC) machine, such as a drill tap machine. In one example an auto changer spindle mounting assembly includes a collar with a gas inlet. The collar defines a collar opening therethrough to create a passage between the first side of the collar with the second side of the collar. The collar further includes a passage in fluid communication between the gas inlet and through a nipple to the collar opening. The mounting assembly includes a manifold body with a gas outlet adapted to mate with the gas inlet of the collar, the manifold body defined a passage in fluid communications between, the gas outlet and a manifold body inlet. Also included is at least one extension bar, adapted to mechanically fasten to the manifold body to a computer controlled machine. | 01-16-2014 |
20150209925 | AUTO CHANGER SPINDLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO DRILL TAP MACHINES - Described is a novel spindle mounting assembly for use with a computer numeric controlled (CNC) machine, such as a drill tap machine. In one example an auto changer spindle mounting assembly includes a collar with a gas inlet. The collar defines a collar opening therethrough to create a passage between the first side of the collar with the second side of the collar. The collar further includes a passage in fluid communication between the gas inlet and through a nipple to the collar opening. The mounting assembly includes a manifold body with a gas outlet adapted to mate with the gas inlet of the collar, the manifold body defined a passage in fluid communications between, the gas outlet and a manifold body inlet. Also included is at least one extension bar, adapted to mechanically fasten to the manifold body to a computer controlled machine. | 07-30-2015 |
Kevin Dodds, Houston, TX US
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20100223988 | Apparatus And Method For A Wireless Sensor To Monitor Barrier System Integrity - This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for a wireless sensor to monitor barrier system integrity, such as used or employed during sequestration of greenhouse gases. This invention includes an apparatus for integrity monitoring of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases. The apparatus includes one or more sensors for placement outside of a casing to monitor a borehole, and a tool for movement within the casing to power and interrogate the one or more sensors. This invention also includes a method for monitoring integrity of a borehole suitable for sequestration of greenhouse gases or other types of well. The method includes the step of disposing one or more sensors outside a casing and the step of powering the one or more sensors with a tool inside the casing. The method also includes the step of interrogating the one or more sensors with the tool to monitor an engineered borehole and/or a natural caprock seal. | 09-09-2010 |
20140091803 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF MONITORING UNDERGROUND CO2 STORAGE - In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, techniques for monitoring subterranean sequestered CO | 04-03-2014 |
Larry V. Dodds, Chester Springs, PA US
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20140045529 | Location Intelligence Management System for Border Security - Collection and analysis of network transaction information which includes the mobile device's usage, location, movements coupled with data from non-wireless network sources allow for the automation of analysis for the detection of smuggling or other criminal behaviors and tasking of high-accuracy location surveillance. | 02-13-2014 |
Michael Dodds, Grange Park, IL US
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20140294739 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ZINC SALTS AND ISOTHIOCYANATES FOR REDUCTION OF ORAL VOLATILE SULFUR COMPOUNDS (VSCs) - Combinations of a zinc salt and an isothiocyanate are provided, and more particularly to a consumer acceptable oral composition containing such combination which is effective in the reduction of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). | 10-02-2014 |
Michael G. Dodds, Normandy Park, WA US
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20110165121 | USE OF PEGYLATED TYPE III INTERFERONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS C - Methods for treating human patients infected with the hepatitis C virus using pegylated Type III Interferons (IL-28A, IL-28B and IL-29) alone or in combination with other antiviral agents. | 07-07-2011 |
20110263484 | SINGLE CHAIN FC TYPE III INTERFERONS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to single chain Fc Type III Interferon fusion proteins and methods of using same. The single chain Fc Type III Interferon fusion proteins comprise at least one Type III Interferon, two Fc regions and at least one linker, can be produced in a variety of single chain configurations, and are effector function minus or have a substantially reduced effector function. | 10-27-2011 |
Michael W. Dodds, La Grange Park, IL US
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20110129426 | ORAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ENHANCED ANTIBACTERIAL COMBINATIONS OF ANTIOXIDANTS AND EXTRACTS OF MAGNOLIA - An oral composition contains an enhanced antibacterial effective amount of an antioxidant and an extract of Magnolia. | 06-02-2011 |
20110229601 | CHEWING GUM CONTAINING LOW DOSE AMOUNTS OF WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS - Chewable compositions containing at least 20% of recommended daily allowance of water-soluble vitamins are used to maintain a beneficial amount of such vitamins in a consumer's bloodstream throughout a day. Use of such chewable compositions may be supplemented by additional single dose intake of such water-soluble vitamins. | 09-22-2011 |
Michael William James Dodds, Chicago, IL US
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20100040564 | BREATH FRESHENING AND ORAL CLEANSING PRODUCT WITH MAGNOLIA BARK EXTRACT IN COMBINATION WITH SURFACE ACTIVE AGENTS - An oral composition for oral cleansing, breath freshening, and anti-microbial benefits includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as chewing gum, a confectionary, a lozenge, a compressed tablet, and an edible film. | 02-18-2010 |
Robert B. Dodds, Los Gatos, CA US
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20140265209 | Pole Propelled Velocipede - A two wheeled tandem vehicle is propelled by hand-grasped poles. A forward wheel on a forward member and a rear wheel on a rearward member align along a longitudinal axis. The forward member rotates about a vertical steering axis. A saddle and footholds support the rider and allow the rider to balance and steer the device. The rider's hands never contact the vehicle but are used to propel the vehicle with the poles. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert K. Dodds, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20150305198 | MONOLITHIC MULTI-MODULE ELECTRONICS CHASSIS WITH MULTI-PLANAR EMBEDDED FLUID COOLING CHANNELS - A cooling system for cooling a heat source includes a monolithic structure having a plurality of embedded cooling channels arranged in a multi-planar arrangement, the embedded cooling channels configured to carry a cooling fluid to a plurality of locations throughout the monolithic structure, the cooling fluid configured to absorb heat transferred from a heat source associated with the monolithic structure. The monolithic structure is formed integrally with the embedded cooling channels using an additive manufacturing process. | 10-22-2015 |
Robert K. Dodds, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20120169884 | VARIABLE APERTURE OPTICAL DEVICE HAVING A MICROSHUTTER - In certain embodiments, a detection device includes a structure having an entrance that permits radiation to enter the structure and a radiation detector operable to detect radiation that enters the structure. The device also includes a microshutter array coupled to the structure and aligned with the entrance, the array comprising a plurality of microshutter cells operable to move between a first position in which that microshutter cell prevents radiation of a first wavelength from passing through a portion of the entrance and a second position in which that microshutter cell permits the radiation of the first wavelength to pass through the portion of the entrance. The device further includes an actuating device operable to define a first entrance pupil having a first f-number by moving a plurality of microshutter cells associated with the first f-number. | 07-05-2012 |
Seth D. Dodds, Hamden, CT US
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20120158153 | TRAPEZIUM PROSTHESIS - A trapezium prosthesis is provided which includes a body having a frustocylindrical shape, the frustocylindrical shape including a frustum and an oppositely disposed planar base, the frustum being canted relative to a planar base. The prosthesis may be made of a swellable fluid absorbing polymer which imparts flexibility and/or resiliency to the prosthesis. The swellable fluid absorbing polymer may also provide the surface of the prosthesis with lubricity. In embodiments, the prosthesis has a first configuration and a second configuration, the first configuration being of reduced size relative to the second configuration. The prosthesis may also include a reinforcement member. In embodiments, the prosthesis includes a stem projecting outwardly from the frustum. | 06-21-2012 |
Shawn C. Dodds, Saint Paul, MN US
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20150192728 | VARIABLE INDEX LIGHT EXTRACTION LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Variable index light extraction layers that contain a first region with a first material and a second region including a second material are described, where the first region has a lower effective index of refraction than the second region. Optical films and stacks may use the variable index light extraction layers in front lit or back lit display devices and luminaires. | 07-09-2015 |
Shawn C. Dodds, St. Paul, MN US
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20150118457 | METHODS FOR PATTERNING COATINGS - A method of forming an article is provided. The method can include providing a substrate comprising a surface. The method can further include forming a solvent soluble layer on or over the surface of the substrate in a pattern, the pattern defining one or more first portions of the surface that are overlaid by the solvent soluble layer, and one or more second portions of the surface that are free of the solvent soluble layer. The method can further include forming a second layer on or over at least one of the first portions and at least one of the second portions, wherein the step of forming the second layer includes buffing an exfoliatable material on or over at least one of the first portions and at least one of the second portions. The method can further include removing the solvent soluble layer by applying a solvent to the substrate. | 04-30-2015 |
Stanley Curtis Dodds, Redding, CA US
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20140268152 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHARACTERIZING LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - Embodiments as disclosed herein provide a method and system that characterizes physical properties, such as thickness, uniformity, polarization, and/or sizes and locations of defect (e.g. defect density distribution) of crystalline structures grown on or thin films deposited on a substrate of a solid state light emitting device. The embodiments disclosed herein generally include exciting the light emitting device with an energy source and analyze optical energy emitted by the crystalline structures grown on or the thin films deposited on the substrate. | 09-18-2014 |
Steve Dodds, Carlsbad, CA US
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20110171892 | Sanding Block - A sanding block for sanding high and extended surfaces configured for use in combination with an attached pole. The sanding block is round in shape and is rotationally mounted on a pole mount that interfaces between the sanding block and the pole, which attaches to a rotatable hub of the pole mount. This allows the sanding block to rotate during use and the pole to be rotated to different angles in relation to the flat working surface of the sanding block. Adjacent surface marring is prevented by the rotation of the sanding block upon contact of a side edge with such an adjacent surface. Optionally the pole mount can be locked to prevent rotation if desired and a barrel can provide an interface between the pole and the pole mount. This barrel can be straight, angled, or adjustable for angle, in the different preferred embodiments. | 07-14-2011 |
Thomas D. Dodds, Denver, CO US
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20150300673 | HUMIDIFIER CONTROL SYSTEM - An example humidifier controller for operation in conjunction with an air conditioning/furnace unit is presented. The humidifier controller may include a control circuit to generate a fan control output for the air conditioning/furnace unit. The fan control output may be equal to a fan control input in response to any of a heating control signal, an air conditioning control signal, and the fan control input being active. Also, the fan control output may be based on a humidistat output in response to each of the heating control signal, the air conditioning control signal, and the fan control input being inactive. | 10-22-2015 |
William J. Dodds, Hackettstown, NJ US
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20150293146 | LAMINATE STRUCTURE AND CLAMPING MECHANISM FOR FAULTED CIRCUIT INDICATOR - A faulted circuit indicator (FCI) device for installation on a power line includes a housing, a laminate structure fastened to the housing and configured to receive the power line, and a clamp mechanism pivotally fastened to the housing and configured to secure the housing to the power line. The clamp mechanism includes a pair of opposing clamp arms each having a curved configuration. The curved configuration of the clamp arms maintains the power line in a centered relationship within the laminate structure when the clamp arms are engaged on the power line over a range of power line diameters. | 10-15-2015 |
20150295453 | POWER SUPPLY FOR FAULTED CIRCUIT INDICATOR - A faulted circuit indicator includes a microprocessor or discrete logic to determine a fault condition and initiate one or more fault indications, a super capacitor, a battery, and power supply circuitry for providing power to the microprocessor and one or more fault indicators. The power supply circuitry: inductively receives energy from a power line; determines whether an induced voltage is sufficient to power one or more functions of the FCI device; and if not, determines whether available voltage from the super capacitor is sufficient to power the one or more functions of the FCI device. If so, the power supply circuitry draws voltage from the super capacitor and, if not, the power supply circuitry draws voltage from the battery when it is determined that the available voltage from the super capacitor is not sufficient to power the one or more functions of the FCI device. | 10-15-2015 |
20150295705 | WIRELESS TRANSMISSION SYNCHRONIZATION USING A POWER LINE SIGNAL - A gateway may be configured to synchronize transmissions of a plurality of faulted circuit indicators (FCIs). The gateway may determine a time delay from a zero crossing of a power line signal and obtain network information from the at least one FCI from the plurality of FCIs. The gateway may identify a proximate FCI that is closest to a gateway based on at least one link parameter, and assign the determined time delay to the proximate FCI. The gateway may receive confirmations that at least one FCI received the determined time delay, and has synchronized transmissions based on the determined time delay and the zero crossings of the power signal. | 10-15-2015 |
Zachary Dodds, Claremont, CA US
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20140321699 | Method For Characterizing Confined Fission Tracks in Solids - A method for determining the position and its statistical uncertainty of a confined fission track in a crystal based on detecting confined fission track tips in a series of transmitted light images. A computer software program for: detecting confined fission track tips in a series of transmitted light images and assessing the viability of each tip using a scoring equation; writing to and loading from a computer database of confined fission tracks; modifying the scoring equation for assessing confined fission track tip viability based on the contents of the computer database. A computer database consisting of transmitted light images of confined fission tracks. A method for determining the statistical probability that a confined fission track is a real confined fission track. | 10-30-2014 |
20140328510 | Method For Characterizing Fission Semi-Tracks in Solids - A method for determining the position and its statistical uncertainty of a fission semi-track in a crystal based on detecting the tip and etch figure of a fission semi-track in a series of transmitted light images. A computer software program for: detecting the tip and etch figure of a fission semi-track in a series of transmitted light images and assessing the viability of the tip using a scoring equation; writing to and loading from a computer database of fission semi-tracks; modifying the scoring equation for assessing fission semi-track tip viability based on the contents of the computer database. A computer database consisting of transmitted light images of fission semi-tracks. A method for determining the statistical probability that a fission semi-track is a real fission semi-track. | 11-06-2014 |
Zachary B. Dodds, Claremont, CA US
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20090175537 | PHOTO-DOCUMENT SEGMENTATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present application provides an improved segmentation method and system for processing digital images that include an imaged document and surrounding image. A plurality of edge detection techniques are used to determine the edges of the imaged document and then segment the imaged document from the surrounding image. | 07-09-2009 |
20090237531 | PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for processing a captured image and, more particularly, for processing a captured image comprising a document. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprising a camera to capture documents is described. In another embodiment, a method for processing a captured image that includes a document comprises the steps of distinguishing an imaged document from its background, adjusting the captured image to reduce distortions created from use of a camera and properly orienting the document is described. | 09-24-2009 |
20090238485 | PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for processing a captured image and, more particularly, for processing a captured image comprising a document. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprising a camera to capture documents is described. In another embodiment, a method for processing a captured image that includes a document comprises the steps of distinguishing an imaged document from its background, adjusting the captured image to reduce distortions created from use of a camera and properly orienting the document is described. | 09-24-2009 |