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Donald C. Albin, Jr., Carlisle, PA US
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20100040824 | Threaded Connector Formed On A Surface - The present invention is directed at an apparatus and method for attaching articles to surfaces, and more particularly to fibrous surfaces, such as carpeting. A polymeric sheet having a peripheral flange including a bonding surface, as well as a raised portion, may be bonded to the fiber surface. The raised portion may then include threads for attachment purposes. | 02-18-2010 |
20100126800 | Transfer-Coated Acoustic Tuning Layer - A method of making a sound insulating layered composite structure by roll coating a padding layer with an emulsion which may then be solidified to form a layer disposed over at least a portion of the padding layer. The emulsion may be applied using various devices and applied at thicknesses as to provide the capability to tune the acoustic performance of the composite. | 05-27-2010 |
Donald C. Anderson, Moraga, CA US
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20080308335 | Regenerative self propelled vehicles - An electric motor powered vehicle includes an energy reservoir provided by a battery-mass flywheel having a diameter approximating the lateral spacing of the vehicle's wheels. A The flywheel may include a pair of counter rotating wheels mounted on concentric shafts and may be enclosed in a containment device. A shoe-rail electrical connection facilitates transfer of current to and from the batteries. The flywheel may include fuel cells charged from a remote hydrogen source. Flywheel, and friction braking may be controlled by pedal movement. Motive power is preferentially provided by flywheel energy then battery energy. Energy may be transferred to the batter mass flywheel independently of vehicle motor drive. The motor-flywheel drive connections are made through inputs to a differential gear drive. The fuel cells may charge the batteries, and a second alternator may recover flywheel energy at shut-down | 12-18-2008 |
Donald C. Arns, Jr., Sonoma, CA US
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20090033319 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PERPENDICULARLY MAGNETIZING POSITION INFORMATION IN A MAGNETICALLY HARD LAYER OF A MOVING COMPONENT - A position-sensing system magnetically senses the position of a piston rod moving with respect to a cylinder. A magnetically hard layer on the piston rod provides a recording medium. Information is perpendicularly magnetized in regions of the magnetically hard layer. These regions provide an encoding scheme for determining the position of the piston rod. Magnetic-field sensors are positioned over redundant tracks of magnetically recorded regions. Each magnetic-field sensor positioned over a given track senses the same magnetized regions while the piston rod moves with respect to the cylinder. Other magnetic-field sensors can sense ambient fields for use in performing common-mode rejection. A write head can dynamically repair damaged or erased regions detected by the magnetic-field sensors. Energized by a battery-backup power source, the magnetic-field sensors and associated circuitry can continue to track movement of the piston rod when the machinery is off. | 02-05-2009 |
20100271014 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF A COMPONENT FROM REGIONS MAGNETIZED IN A MAGNETICALLY HARD LAYER OF THE COMPONENT - A position-sensing system magnetically senses the position of a piston rod moving with respect to a cylinder. A magnetically hard layer on the piston rod provides a recording medium. A track comprised of a plurality of magnetized regions is magnetized in the magnetically hard layer. A plurality of magnetic-field sensors is coupled to the cylinder in proximity of the magnetically hard layer to sense the magnetized track while the piston rod is moving with respect to the cylinder. A first one of the magnetic field sensors is positioned over the track to sense the magnetized regions of the track serially and a second one of the magnetic field sensors is positioned radially to one side of the track. The magnetic field sensors generate signals, in response to sensing the magnetized regions, for use in measuring rotational movement of the piston rod. | 10-28-2010 |
20110062948 | System and Method for Measuring Movement of a Component from Rings Magnetized in a Magnetically Hard Layer - A position-sensing system includes a first component (e.g., a cylinder) and a second component (e.g., a piston rod) movably coupled to the first component for movement with respect thereto. A magnetically hard layer on the second component provides a recording medium. Regions of the magnetically hard layer are magnetized as magnetized rings around the second component. Magnetic-field sensors are coupled to the first component in proximity of the magnetically hard layer on the second component to sense the rings of magnetized regions. Each of the magnetic field sensors senses flux from each of the rings of magnetized regions as the second component is moving with respect to the first component and, in response to sensing the rings of magnetized regions, generates signals used to determine position of the second component. | 03-17-2011 |
20110193552 | Displacement Measurement System and Method using Magnetic Encodings - A measurement system includes a rotating member configured to transfer mechanical energy to a point of use. The member has at a surface thereof one or more circumferentially oriented bands of magnetizable material. Each band has a magnetic pattern comprised of a plurality of transitions magnetically recorded in the magnetizable material of that band. A magnetic-field sensor is disposed sufficiently near each band of magnetizable material to sense a magnetic pattern recorded in that band as the member rotates. Each magnetic-field sensor generates signals in response to the magnetic pattern sensed by that magnetic-field sensor. Processing electronics is in communication with each magnetic-field sensor to receive the signals generated by that magnetic-field sensor while the member rotates and to dynamically compute from the signals a measurement associated with a performance of the rotating member. | 08-11-2011 |
Donald C. Baker, Clover, SC US
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20100050335 | Cover and Sump Assembly For Preventing Suction Entrapment - The invention relates to a cover and sump assembly for a main drain of a pool or spa that prevents suction entrapment, and specifically, to an assembly having a frame with openings, plates with openings positioned on the frame, and a sump for collecting water and receiving the frame. The assembly reduces the velocity of water flowing there through, uniformly distributes a suction force created by water flowing into the sump, prevents a vortex of flowing water above the assembly, and provides anti-entanglement features to minimize the likelihood of an individual becoming entrapped on the assembly by a suction force produced by a pump in the pool or spa filtering system. The assembly includes a conduit defining an opening along a lower portion thereof that reduces the velocity of flowing water at the suction opening in the sump by reorienting the suction port from a vertical to a horizontal orientation. | 03-04-2010 |
20100258206 | SUMP EXTENSION ASSEMBLY FOR PREVENTING SUCTION ENTRAPMENT - The invention relates in one embodiment to an extension for a sump assembly covering a main drain of a swimming pool or spa that prevents suction entrapment. More specifically, the invention relates to a sump extension having a frame, a plate defining a plurality of openings and positioned on the frame, a removable cross channel extending across the upper end of the frame, and a cover plate positioned on the frame substantially adjacent to the plate. In another embodiment the invention relates to a sump assembly for a main drain of a swimming pool or spa, and more specifically, to a sump assembly having a sump, a conduit passing through the sump, a frame, a plate defining openings and positioned on the frame, a removable cross channel extending across the upper end of the frame, and a cover plate positioned on the frame substantially adjacent to the plate. | 10-14-2010 |
20140117102 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY MONITORING, REGULATING AND REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM AN AREA ABOVE A BODY OF LIQUID - A system for automatically monitoring, regulating, and removing contaminants from a structure housing a body of liquid and for introducing the proper amount of outside air to maintain a negative pressure in the structure. The invention comprises a sensor for monitoring contaminants, a port assembly connected to at least one conduit, a controller to receive input from the sensor, a controller programmed to regulate environmental conditions of the structure at a predetermined level correlating to desired air quality in the structure, at least one exhaust fan, a climate control system, a cold plasma ionization system, a control signal from the controller for regulating the introduced outside air into the structure and for advancing fresh air into the structure, and a fresh air damper or fan. | 05-01-2014 |
Donald C. Borio, Knoxville, TN US
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20090148367 | PROCESS FOR PROMOTING MERCURY RETENTION IN WET FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEMS - A system and method is proposed for removing mercury from a process gas stream containing mercury. The proposed invention provides for contacting an aqueous desulphurization liquor with a flue gas stream to capture mercury that may be contained in the flue gas stream. A promoter is mixed with the liquor to prevent oxidized mercury in the liquor from reducing into elemental mercury. | 06-11-2009 |
20100247394 | PROCESS FOR PROMOTING MERCURY RETENTION IN WET FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEMS - A system and method is proposed for removing mercury from a process gas stream containing mercury. The proposed invention provides for contacting an aqueous desulphurization liquor with a flue gas stream to capture mercury that may be contained in the flue gas stream. A promoter is mixed with the liquor to prevent oxidized mercury in the liquor from reducing into elemental mercury. | 09-30-2010 |
Donald C. Brown, Tanjay City PH
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20140004966 | Portable Mechanical Golf Tee Device | 01-02-2014 |
Donald C. Chang, Cerritos, CA US
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20130210120 | Inducible Gene Expression Composition for Using Eukaryotic Pol-2 Promoter-Driven Transcription in Prokaryotes and the Applications Thereof - Eukaryotic protein-coding messenger RNAs and non-coding microRNAs are naturally transcribed by type II RNA polymerases (pol-2) but not prokaryotic RNA polymerases. As a result, current eukaryotic RNA and protein production is performed either using eukaryotic pol-2 promoters in hybridomas or mammalian cells or using prokaryotic promoters in bacterial cells. However, because prokaryotic RNA transcription tends to be error-prone, frequent mutation is a big problem. Also, growing hybridomas or mammalian cells is relatively laborious and costly. To overcome these problems, the present invention provides a novel inducible composition and method for producing eukaryotic RNAs and/or their related peptides/proteins directly using eukaryotic pol-2 promoter-driven gene expression in fast growing bacteria, without the need of changing to prokaryotic promoters or growing hybridomas/mammalian cells. The RNAs and peptides/proteins so obtained can be used to develop drugs, cure diseases, treat tumors/cancers, produce pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, enhance wound healing, and make foods. | 08-15-2013 |
20150064771 | INDUCIBLE GENE EXPRESSION COMPOSITION FOR USING EUKARYOTIC POL-2 PROMOTER-DRIVEN TRANSCRIPTION IN PROKARYOTES AND THE APPLICATIONS THEREOF - Eukaryotic protein-coding messenger RNAs and non-coding microRNAs are naturally transcribed by type II RNA polymerases (pol-2) but not prokaryotic RNA polymerases. As a result, current eukaryotic RNA and protein production is performed either using eukaryotic pol-2 promoters in hybridomas or mammalian cells or using prokaryotic promoters in bacterial cells. However, because prokaryotic RNA transcription tends to be error-prone, frequent mutation is a big problem. Also, growing hybridomas or mammalian cells is relatively laborious and costly. To overcome these problems, the present invention provides a novel inducible composition and method for producing eukaryotic RNAs and/or their related peptides/proteins directly using eukaryotic pol-2 promoter-driven gene expression in fast growing bacteria, without the need of changing to prokaryotic promoters or growing hybridomas/mammalian cells. The RNAs and peptides/proteins so obtained can be used to develop drugs, cure diseases, treat tumors/cancers, produce pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, enhance wound healing, and make foods. | 03-05-2015 |
20150118734 | INDUCIBLE GENE EXPRESSION COMPOSITION FOR USING EUKARYOTIC POL-2 PROMOTER-DRIVEN TRANSCRIPTION IN PROKARYOTES AND THE APPLICATIONS THEREOF - Eukaryotic protein-coding messenger RNAs and non-coding microRNAs are naturally transcribed by type II RNA polymerases (pol-2) but not prokaryotic RNA polymerases. As a result, current eukaryotic RNA and protein production is performed either using eukaryotic pol-2 promoters in hybridomas or mammalian cells or using prokaryotic promoters in bacterial cells. However, because prokaryotic RNA transcription tends to be error-prone, frequent mutation is a big problem. Also, growing hybridomas or mammalian cells is relatively laborious and costly. To overcome these problems, the present invention provides a novel inducible composition and method for producing eukaryotic RNAs and/or their related peptides/proteins directly using eukaryotic pol-2 promoter-driven gene expression in fast growing bacteria, without the need of changing to prokaryotic promoters or growing hybridomas/mammalian cells. The RNAs and peptides/proteins so obtained can be used to develop drugs, cure diseases, treat tumors/cancers, produce pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, enhance wound healing, and make foods. | 04-30-2015 |
Donald C. Cox, Stanford, CA US
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20130107928 | PERFORMANCE PREDICTION IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS | 05-02-2013 |
Donald C. Cronauer, Naperville, IL US
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20130079577 | AUTOGENIC REACTION SYNTHESIS OF PHOTOCATALYSTS FOR SOLAR FUEL GENERATION - In one preferred embodiment, a photocatalyst for conversion of carbon dioxide and water to a hydrocarbon and oxygen comprises at least one nanoparticulate metal or metal oxide material that is substantially free of a carbon coating, prepared by heating a metal-containing precursor compound in a sealed reactor under a pressure autogenically generated by dissociation of the precursor material in the sealed reactor at a temperature of at least about 600° C. to form a nanoparticulate carbon-coated metal or metal oxide material, and subsequently substantially removing the carbon coating. The precursor material comprises a solid, solvent-free salt comprising a metal ion and at least one thermally decomposable carbon- and oxygen-containing counter-ion, and the metal of the salt is selected from the group consisting of Mn, Ti, Sn, V, Fe, Zn, Zr, Mo, Nb, W, Eu, La, Ce, In, and Si. | 03-28-2013 |
Donald C. Dafoe, Santa Monica, CA US
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20150376574 | PANCREATIC INSULIN-PRODUCING BETA-CELL LINES DERIVED FROM HUMAN PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - Production of beta-cells from stem cells from pluripotent stem cells have always been significantly lacking in at least one of the following properties: 1) functional properties related to insulin-production and glucose signaling response, 2) mature phenotype such as biochemical markers or cell structures, 3) efficiency in production of differentiated cells. Described herein is multistep differentiation protocol which substantially overcomes all of the existing limitations. Pluripotent stem cells, including induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and embryonic stem cells (ESCs) can be differentiated using an embryoid body (EB) formation step, followed by B maturation via endothelial cells (EC) co-culturing and incubation with a sequential series of bone morphogenic protein (BMP)-related growth factor cocktails. The resulting cells displayed functional properties, including insulin-production and glucose signaling response, and mature phenotype of C-peptide expression. | 12-31-2015 |
Donald C. Eiler, Portland, CT US
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20100050595 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH AXIAL MOVABLE FAN VARIABLE AREA NOZZLE - A turbofan engine includes a fan variable area nozzle having an axial overlapped nozzle assembly with a first fan nacelle section and a second fan nacelle section movably mounted relative the first fan nacelle section. The second fan nacelle section axially slides forward along the engine axis relative the fixed first fan nacelle section to change the effective area of the fan nozzle exit area. | 03-04-2010 |
Donald C. Fuchs, Jr., Mentor, OH US
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20140047720 | DUAL RECIPROCATING SAW - A reciprocating saw for cutting material. The reciprocating saw includes a drive system and a gear arrangement that is designed to cause first and second reciprocating saw blades to partially or fully reciprocate in opposite directions. The gear arrangement is connected or interconnected to first and second blade carrying arms. The first reciprocating saw blade is connected to the first blade carrying arm and the second reciprocating saw blade is connected to the second blade carrying arm. The gear arrangement causes the first and second blade carrying arms to move when the drive system is activated to thereby cause the first and second reciprocating saw blades to partially or fully reciprocate in opposite directions relative to one another. The gear arrangement is designed to enable a stroke length of the first and second reciprocating saw blades to be changed. | 02-20-2014 |
20140068952 | DUAL OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL SAW - An oscillating multi-tool for cutting, scraping, sanding, or grinding of material. The oscillating multi-tool includes a body, a drive system and a gear arrangement. The drive system and the gear arrangement are designed to cause first and second tool attachments to partially or fully oscillate in opposite directions. The gear arrangement is connected or interconnected to first and second tool connectors. The first tool attachment is connected to the first tool connector and the second tool attachment is connected to the second tool connector. The gear arrangement causes the first and second tool connectors to move when the drive system is activated to thereby cause the first and second tool attachments to partially or fully oscillate in opposite directions relative to one another. | 03-13-2014 |
20140190023 | Dual Reciprocating Apparatus and Saw Blades for Use Therewith - A reciprocating saw and one or more blades for cutting material. The reciprocating saw includes a drive system and a gear arrangement that is designed to cause first and second reciprocating saw blades to partially or fully reciprocate in opposite directions. The two reciprocating saw blades can include a tooth configuration that facilitates in maintaining the blades together during the cutting of material. | 07-10-2014 |
Donald C. Fyler, Needham, MA US
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20110132088 | FLEXURE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND USING THE SAME - In one embodiment, an accelerometer includes a suspension frame, a proof mass, and a plurality of flexures suspending the proof mass from the suspension frame. The flexures allow the proof mass to deflect in response to an acceleration along a sensitive axis of the accelerometer. Each flexure exhibits an initial spring rate along the sensitive axis of substantially zero. | 06-09-2011 |
Donald C. Guthan, Round Rock, TX US
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20090154005 | System and Method for Identifying the Signal Integrity of a Signal From a Tape Drive - A system and method for identifying signal degradation in a tape drive is disclosed in which a data signal read from the tape drive and the signal characteristics of the undecoded portion of the data stream are compared with a set of known values. The undecoded portion of the data may comprise the preamble portion of the signal and the comparison set of known values may be saved to local storage on the tape drive. If the comparison of the signal characteristics of the undecoded portion of the data stream and the known set of signal values indicates that data signal is degraded, a notification is generated that indicates that the signal at the tape drive is degraded. | 06-18-2009 |
Donald C. Hade, Jr., Greencastle, PA US
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20130020274 | TAILOR WELDED PANEL BEAM FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A beam for use in construction equipment is made from tailor welded panels. At least one of the panels is made from at least two pieces of material such as steel welded together with the weld running the length of the beam. The weld between pieces of steel can either be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the beam, or the pieces can be tapered and the weld will be at an angle diverging from the longitudinal axis of the beam. The two pieces of material have a different compressive strength per unit of length in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the beam. In some embodiments a top panel is welded to two side panels to form two top corners of the beam and a bottom panel is welded to the two side panels to form two bottom corners of the beam. | 01-24-2013 |
Donald C. Heimerman, Random Lake, WI US
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20090000217 | LIGHTING DEVICE WITH ANTI BIRD-PERCH SYSTEM - An anti bird-perch lighting system for use with a facility that includes a plurality of dome-shaped light collectors disposed on a rooftop of the facility, with a projection extending from an apex of the light collector, and at least one filament extending from substantially all of the projections so that each projection is connected to two or more of the other projections to define a filament network disposed above the roof and proximate a top of the plurality of light collectors. | 01-01-2009 |
20090009989 | MODULAR LIGHT FIXTURE WITH POWER PACK AND DEPLOYABLE SENSOR - A light fixture includes a raceway, a lampholder, and a power pack. The raceway includes an aperture and a locking aperture. The lampholder is electrically connected to a lampholder connector. The power pack includes a power pack cover and a ballast and a deployable sensor. The deployable sensor includes a sensor head, a conduit and pivotable coupling that permits movement of the sensor between a deployed position and a stowed position. The power pack cover includes a latching end. The ballast includes a power input connector adapted to electrically connect to a power cord and a ballast output connector adapted to electrically connect to the lampholder connector. The latching end includes a flange adapted to mate with the aperture of the raceway and a locking protrusion adapted to mate with the locking aperture of the raceway such that the power pack is detachably mountable to the raceway. | 01-08-2009 |
Donald C. Kientzler, Hightstown, NJ US
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20110166352 | PROCESS FOR MAKING STERILE ARIPIPRAZOLE OF DESIRED MEAN PARTICLE SIZE - A process is provided for making sterile aripiprazole having an average particle size less than 100 microns but preferably greater than 25 microns employing an impinging jet crystallization procedure. The resulting bulk aripiprazole of desired particle size may be used to form a sterile freeze-dried aripiprazole formulation, which upon constitution with water and intramuscular injection releases aripiprazole over a period of at least about one week and up to about eight weeks. | 07-07-2011 |
20130161848 | PROCESS FOR MAKING STERILE ARIPIPRAZOLE OF DESIRED MEAN PARTICLE SIZE - A process is provided for making sterile aripiprazole having an average particle size less than 100 microns but preferably greater than 25 microns employing an impinging jet crystallization procedure. The resulting bulk aripiprazole of desired particle size may be used to form a sterile freeze-dried aripiprazole formulation, which upon constitution with water and intramuscular injection releases aripiprazole over a period of at least about one week and up to about eight weeks. | 06-27-2013 |
Donald C. Kurdt, Fairport, NY US
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20120019841 | DOCUMENT SCANNER - A document scanner ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120019874 | METHOD FOR DOCUMENT SCANNING - A method of determining document characteristics prior to processing the document in a document scanner ( | 01-26-2012 |
20130194588 | IMAGE PROCESSING ADAPTER AND METHOD - An image processing adapter having an input connected to a digital image source for receiving digital image data generated or captured by the source. A processing system in the adapter automatically processes the received digital image data to produce processed image data customized for the digital image source. An output connected to the processing system outputs the processed image data to a connected PC or to a network node at a predetermined network destination. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194613 | PROCESSING IMAGES FROM MULTIPLE SCANNERS - An image processing system having a plurality of digital image sources connected to a plurality of interfaces each for receiving digital image data from the sources. A processing subsystem is connected to the interfaces for processing the received digital image data which produces customized processed image data. A program memory connected to the processing subsystem stores executable instructions configured for the processing subsystem to generate the processed image data customized according to the source of the digital images. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194614 | IMAGE PROCESSING MANAGEMENT - An image processing system with an input connected to a network receives digital image data. A plurality of processors coupled to the input also receives the image data. Each of the plurality of processors simultaneously processes one of the multiple digital images and produces processed image data. An output interface coupled to the processors sequentially outputs the processed digital images. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194617 | IMAGE PROCESSING MANAGEMENT MEHTOD - A method comprising connecting hardware interfaces to a different digital image data source to receive digital image data and connecting processors to the hardware interfaces for simultaneously processing the image data. The digital image data includes source identifiers corresponding to digital images in the digital image data. Processing the image data includes using different types of processing according to the source identifiers. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194618 | METHOD OF IMAGE PROCESSING FROM MULTIPLE SCANNERS - A method of processing digital image data by providing a plurality of hardware interfaces for receiving the digital image data. Each interface is associated with one of a plurality of digital image data sources. A source identifier is included in the data and is used to select a process for the image data which generates processed image data and is sent out over an output interface. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194619 | IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE SCANNERS - A computer implemented method of receiving digital image data over a network, determining a source of the digital image data, accessing a database for retrieving image processing preferences based on the source of the digital image data, and processing the received digital image data according to the retrieved image processing preferences. | 08-01-2013 |
20130194639 | IMAGE PROCESSING UNIT FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE SCANNERS - An image processing unit for processing digital image data. A plurality of hardware interfaces each is associated with one of a plurality of digital image sources for receiving image data. There are means for determining a data source from the received image data, and an image processing unit connected to the interfaces processes the received image data to generate processed image data. An output interface connected to the image processing unit outputs the processed image data. | 08-01-2013 |
Donald C. Lawson, Iii, Coplay, PA US
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20080312399 | CARDANOL BASED DIMERS AND USES THEREFOR - Cardanol based dimers are provided. The cardanol dimers are formed by hydrosilylation with silanes. Cardanol based dimers may be further reacted to form epoxy curing agents and epoxies which can be used as anti-fouling coatings on ship hulls and marine structures. The cardanol dimers may also be used to produce friction particles or phenolic resins. Methods of synthesizing the cardanol based dimers, the epoxy curing agents and the epoxies are also provided. | 12-18-2008 |
20110065832 | CARDANOL BASED DIMERS AND USES THEREFOR - Cardanol based dimers are provided. The cardanol dimers are formed by hydrosylylation with silanes. Cardanol based dimers may be further reacted to form epoxy curing agents and epoxies which can be used as anti-fouling coatings on ship hulls and marine structures. The cardanol dimers may also be used to produce friction particles or phenolic resins. Methods of synthesizing the cardanol based dimers, the epoxy curing agents and the epoxies are also provided. | 03-17-2011 |
20110065882 | CARDANOL BASED DIMERS AND USES THEREFOR - Cardanol based dimers are provided. The cardanol dimers are formed by hydrosylylation with silanes. Cardanol based dimers may be further reacted to form epoxy curing agents and epoxies which can be used as anti-fouling coatings on ship hulls and marine structures. The cardanol dimers may also be used to produce friction particles or phenolic resins. Methods of synthesizing the cardanol based dimers, the epoxy curing agents and the epoxies are also provided. | 03-17-2011 |
20110065883 | CARDANOL BASED DIMERS AND USES THEREFOR - Cardanol based dimers are provided. The cardanol dimers are formed by hydrosylylation with silanes. Cardanol based dimers may be further reacted to form epoxy curing agents and epoxies which can be used as anti-fouling coatings on ship hulls and marine structures. The cardanol dimers may also be used to produce friction particles or phenolic resins. Methods of synthesizing the cardanol based dimers, the epoxy curing agents and the epoxies are also provided. | 03-17-2011 |
20110065947 | CARDANOL BASED DIMERS AND USES THEREFOR - Cardanol based dimers are provided. The cardanol dimers are formed by hydrosylylation with silanes. Cardanol based dimers may be further reacted to form epoxy curing agents and epoxies which can be used as anti-fouling coatings on ship hulls and marine structures. The cardanol dimers may also be used to produce friction particles or phenolic resins. Methods of synthesizing the cardanol based dimers, the epoxy curing agents and the epoxies are also provided. | 03-17-2011 |
20110118495 | CARDANOL BASED DIMERS AND USES THEREFOR - Cardanol based dimers are provided. The cardanol dimers are formed by hydrosylylation with silanes. Cardanol based dimers may be further reacted to form epoxy curing agents and epoxies which can be used as anti-fouling coatings on ship hulls and marine structures. The cardanol dimers may also be used to produce friction particles or phenolic resins. Methods of synthesizing the cardanol based dimers, the epoxy curing agents and the epoxies are also provided. | 05-19-2011 |
Donald C. Lewis, Brewer, ME US
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20100077788 | CASCADING AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMP - An improved air-source heat pump for residential and commercial use, employing two closed refrigerant systems having different refrigerants in cascade relationship to each other to address efficiency and space concerns, with the first closed refrigerant system partitionable into a first sub-system and a second sub-system, with the first sub-system working in conjunction with the second closed refrigerant system in heating mode and the second sub-system working independently in cooling mode. | 04-01-2010 |
Donald C. Lewis, Richmond, CA US
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20110069462 | RIVET STANDOFF FOR PANEL CONNECTION - A standoff joins a circuit board to a chassis member using a rivet. The standoff has a cap surface with a hole that allows the body of an unexpanded blind rivet to pass into an inner cavity of the standoff. The rivet is then expanded against the underside of the cap. In use, the standoff rests against the underside of a circuit board, and the rivet passes through a hole in the circuit board and into the standoff. The rivet head engages the circuit board to hold the circuit board against the standoff. | 03-24-2011 |
20150207246 | CONNECTOR ADAPTOR TO FACILITATE COUPLING OF A MATING CARD EDGE WITH A FEMALE CARD-EDGE CONNECTOR - A connector adaptor facilitates coupling of a mating card edge with a corresponding female card-edge connector disposed on a circuit board. A gathering bevel at the face of the connector adaptor guides the mating card edge from the face of the connector adaptor to the slot at the connection surface of the female card-edge connector, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the female card-edge connector or the mating card edge during a blind mating attempt. In some embodiments the connector adaptor includes at least one connector tab such that the adaptor can be securely inserted into a cage preceding the slot opening of the female card-edge connector. In another embodiment the connector adaptor overlies the female card-edge connector to protect at least the connection surface of the female card-edge connector and can be fastened to the circuit board with any variety of fastening components. | 07-23-2015 |
20150334868 | APPARATUS TO FACILITATE ORTHOGONAL COUPLING OF A SERVER SLED WITH A SERVER BACKPLANE - An orthogonal coupling mechanism includes a threaded rod, a pair of travelers engaging the threaded rod, and an actuator. The actuator is disposed on the threaded rod, such that the actuator translates a first axial force along the axis of the threaded rod into a rotational movement of the threaded rod about its axis. The rotational movement created by the actuator causes the pair of travelers to travel along the axis of the threaded rod, moving a sliding board into engagement with a first connector in a direction orthogonal to a direction of the first axial force. | 11-19-2015 |
Donald C. Likes, Austin, TX US
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20090088882 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RANDOMIZING DISPATCH ORDER FOR SINGLE WAFER PROCESSING - A method for dispatching wafers for processing in a tool includes identifying a queue of wafers available to be processed in the tool. One of the wafers is randomly selected based at least in part on a length of time each wafer has been in the queue. The selected wafer is dispatched for processing in the tool. | 04-02-2009 |
Donald C. Lineberry, Cambridge Springs, PA US
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20120190777 | COATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING BIOBASED MATERIALS - An elastomeric coating composition that includes biobased materials in a solvent system for application to the exterior surface of a structure. The coating composition includes at least one tackifier, a block copolymer, an acrylic resin, at least two biobased materials, and an organic solvent system. | 07-26-2012 |
Donald C. Malocha, Winter Springs, FL US
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20120174678 | Wireless saw sensors having integrated antennas - A wireless surface acoustic wave sensor includes a piezoelectric substrate, a surface acoustic wave device formed on the substrate, and an antenna formed on the substrate. In some embodiments, the antenna is formed on the surface of the substrate using one or more of photolithography, thin film processing, thick film processing, plating, and printing. | 07-12-2012 |
Donald C. Mente, Grosse Ile, MI US
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20090001627 | LIGNOCELLULOSIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A lignocellulosic composite material and a method for preparing the lignocellulosic composite material are disclosed. The composite material is formed from lignocellulosic particles and a binder resin. The binder resin comprises a polyisocyanate, at least one of insecticide and/or fungicide that are dispersed throughout the polyisocyanate. The insecticide and/or fungicide is also dispersed throughout the lignocellulosic particles. Since the insecticide and/or fungicide is dispersed throughout the composite material, the composite material is insect resistant and is able to withstand insect attacks and prevent fungus growth and decay. | 01-01-2009 |
20090110856 | ADHESIVE ARTICLE - An adhesive article comprises a rupturable container and a moisture-curable composition. The rupturable container defines an enclosed cavity. The moisture-curable composition is disposed within the enclosed cavity. The moisture-curable composition comprises a prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The moisture-curable composition further comprises a catalyst component and an acid halide component. The adhesive article may be used in various industries and for various applications, such as for construction and remodeling of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. | 04-30-2009 |
20100326152 | ENCAPSULATED PARTICLE - An encapsulated particle comprises a core particle and a polyurethane layer disposed about the core particle. The core particle can be various particles, such as fertilizer, biocides, flame retardants, seeds, etc. The polyurethane layer comprises the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The isocyanate-reactive component comprises a graft polyol having a continuous phase and polymeric particles. A method of forming the encapsulated particle comprises the steps of providing the core particle, applying the isocyanate and isocyanate-reactive components to the core particle, and reacting the isocyanate and isocyanate-reactive components to form the polyurethane layer. The encapsulated particle has excellent physical properties, such as increased water repellency, resiliency and shelf life. | 12-30-2010 |
20130295273 | SOLUTION AND METHOD OF TREATING A SUBSTRATE WITH THE SOLUTION - A solution and a method of treating a substrate with the solution is disclosed. The solution includes a polar liquid component and at least 2% by weight based upon the total weight of said solution of an adduct that is different from the polar liquid component. The adduct comprises at least one of: | 11-07-2013 |
20130305797 | DUST SUPPRESSING AGGREGATE - A dust suppressing aggregate includes a core particle and a dust suppressing agent. The dust suppressing agent comprises polyurethane and is disposed about the core particle for suppressing dusting of the core particle. A method of forming the dust suppressing aggregate includes the steps of providing the core particle and encapsulating the core particle with the polyurethane. | 11-21-2013 |
20130309499 | ENCAPSULATED PARTICLE - An encapsulated particle includes a core particle, a polyurethane layer, and a wax. The polyurethane layer is disposed about the core particle and the wax is disposed about the polyurethane layer. The polyurethane layer includes the reaction product of an isocyanate and a polyol component. The polyol component includes a catalytic polyol derived from an aromatic amine-based initiator and a polyether polyol that is different from the catalytic polyol in a weight ratio of from about 1:2 to about 10:1. A method of encapsulating the core particle includes the steps of providing the core particle, the isocyanate, the polyol component, and the wax. The method also includes the steps of mixing and reacting the isocyanate and the polyol component to form a polyurethane, encapsulating the core particle with the polyurethane layer which comprises the polyurethane, and encapsulating the polyurethane layer with the wax. | 11-21-2013 |
Donald C. Miffitt, Chelmsford, MA US
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20110028213 | IN-THEATRE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - In-theater interactive entertainment system. A game server generates video content in digital form and is displayed on a digital display in a theater. A telephony system is connected to the game server enabling a group of individual game participants in the theater to exchange data wirelessly with the game server so that the game participants can interact with video content on the display. It is preferred that at the display is a reflective screen illuminated by a digital projector. | 02-03-2011 |
20130252733 | IN-THEATRE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - In-theater interactive entertainment system. A game server generates video content in digital form and is displayed on a digital display in a theater. A telephony system is connected to the game server enabling a group of individual game participants in the theater to exchange data wirelessly with the game server so that the game participants can interact with video content on the display. It is preferred that at the display is a reflective screen illuminated by a digital projector. | 09-26-2013 |
Donald C. Miller, Fallbrook, CA US
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20080200300 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed. | 08-21-2008 |
20130095977 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed. | 04-18-2013 |
Donald C. Miller, Encinitas, CA US
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20090127863 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The single axle transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. An additional embodiment is disclosed which shifts automatically dependent upon the rotational speed of the wheel. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The disclosed transmission may be used in vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. The transmission may, for example, be driven by a power transfer mechanism such as a sprocket, gear, pulley or lever, optionally driving a one way clutch attached at one end of the main shaft. | 05-21-2009 |
20090189397 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission is disclosed for use in rotationally or linearly powered machines and vehicles. The transmission provides a simple manual shifting method for the user. Further, the practical commercialization of traction roller transmissions requires improvements in the reliability, ease of shifting, function and simplicity of the transmission. The present invention includes a continuously variable transmission that may be employed in connection with any type of machine that is in need of a transmission. For example, the transmission may be used in (i) a motorized vehicle such as an automobile, motorcycle, or watercraft, (ii) a non-motorized vehicle such as a bicycle, tricycle, scooter, exercise equipment or (iii) industrial equipment, such as a drill press, power generating equipment, or textile mill. | 07-30-2009 |
20090312145 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Embodiments are directed to a front end accessory drive (FEAD), subassemblies, and components therefor. Embodiments disclosed cover power modulating devices (PMD) which can be used in a FEAD. In one embodiment, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is coupled directly to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and the CVT is used to regulate the speed and/or torque delivered to an accessory. A compound drive device includes a motor/generator subassembly cooperating with a CVT subassembly to provide a motor functionality with torque multiplication or division, or alternatively, a generator functionality with torque multiplication or division. In some embodiments, a FEAD includes a PMD having a sun shaft configured to couple to a sun of the PMD and to an electric motor component, such as an electrical armature or an electrical field. In one embodiment, the electrical armature the electrical field are placed concentrically and coaxially and configured to rotate relative to one another in opposite directions. | 12-17-2009 |
20100034656 | FLUID ENERGY CONVERTER - Embodiments include apparatus and methods of fluid energy conversion. One embodiment relates to a tube for a fluid energy converter. The tube may include a generally cylindrical and hollow body having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a longitudinal axis. Another embodiment includes a fluid energy converter having a longitudinal axis and a rotatable tube coaxial about the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the rotatable tube converts kinetic energy in a fluid into rotating mechanical energy, or converts rotating mechanical energy into kinetic energy in a fluid. | 02-11-2010 |
20100266414 | FLUID ENERGY CONVERTER - A fluid energy converter, such as windmill or a wind turbine, includes a rotor having a front rotatable hub and a back rotatable hub. In some embodiments, a plurality of blades extends from the front hub to the back hub. A suitable blade includes a front section, a tip, and a back section. In one embodiment, the chord of the tip cross section is at an angle relative to the tangent of the rotor radius. The tip chord can be perpendicular to the direction of movement of the fluid. In some cases, the profile of a blade front section, from its root to the tip, forms a concave curve. In one case, the profile of the blade tip, from a junction root to the tip, forms a convex curve. A front section, an apex, and a back section of a blade form a generally parabolic shape. | 10-21-2010 |
20110283640 | FOLDING TOWER - A multi-section folding tower for supporting wind turbines, windmills, power generation, communication, lighting, and measurement machines comprises an upper tower section and a lower tower section pivotally connected at an upper hinge, a lever, and a lower hinge attaching the lower tower section to an anchor foundation not requiring concrete wherein equipment mounted to the top of the tower is accessible by lowering a portion of the tower. The two tower sections and lever are assembled on the ground by connecting the upper and lower sections with a hinge, and the lower tower section is hinged to the tower foundation. The hinged tower sections are raised by first pulling the lower tower section to a vertical position, and a removable installation wheel attached to the tower top enables the lower section to be raised to a vertical position. The upper section is raised to a vertical position by pulling the lever. | 11-24-2011 |
20120035016 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges. | 02-09-2012 |
20120043841 | ELECTROMOTIVE DRIVES - A transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The transmission provides multiple powerpaths and can be combined with electrical components to provide motor/generator functionality, which reduces the overall size and complexity of the motor and transmission compared to when they are constructed separately. In one embodiment, rotatable components of a continuously variable transmission are coupled separately to an electrical rotor and to an electrical stator so that the rotor and stator rotate simultaneously in opposite directions relative to one another. In other embodiments, an electrical rotor is configured to transfer torque to or from a disc that is in contact with a plurality of speed adjusters, while an electrical stator is configured to transfer torque to a shaft that is operationally coupled to the speed adjusters via an idler. | 02-23-2012 |
20120309579 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges. | 12-06-2012 |
20130106258 | ELECTROMOTIVE DRIVES | 05-02-2013 |
20130281256 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges. | 10-24-2013 |
20140011619 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Embodiments are directed to a front end accessory drive (FEAD) and power modulating devices (PMD) which can be used in a FEAD. In one embodiment, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is coupled directly to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and the CVT is used to regulate the speed and/or torque delivered to an accessory. A compound drive device includes a motor/generator subassembly cooperating with a CVT subassembly to provide a motor functionality with torque multiplication or division, or alternatively, a generator functionality with torque multiplication or division. In some embodiments, a FEAD includes a PMD having a sun shaft configured to couple to a sun of the PMD and to an electric motor component, such as an electrical armature or an electrical field. In one embodiment, the electrical armature the electrical field are placed concentrically and coaxially and configured to rotate relative to one another in opposite directions. | 01-09-2014 |
20140038771 | ELECTROMOTIVE DRIVES - A transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The transmission provides multiple powerpaths and can be combined with electrical components to provide motor/generator functionality, which reduces the overall size and complexity of the motor and transmission compared to when they are constructed separately. In one embodiment, rotatable components of a continuously variable transmission are coupled separately to an electrical rotor and to an electrical stator so that the rotor and stator rotate simultaneously in opposite directions relative to one another. In other embodiments, an electrical rotor is configured to transfer torque to or from a disc that is in contact with a plurality of speed adjusters, while an electrical stator is configured to transfer torque to a shaft that is operationally coupled to the speed adjusters via an idler. | 02-06-2014 |
20140128195 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges. | 05-08-2014 |
20140323260 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Traction planets and traction rings can be operationally coupled to a planetary gearset to provide a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be used in a bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on the frame of the bicycle at a location forward of the rear wheel hub of the bicycle. In one embodiment, the CVT is mounted on and supported by members of the bicycle frame such that the CVT is coaxial with the crankshaft of the bicycle. The crankshaft is configured to drive elements of the planetary gearset, which are configured to operationally drive the traction rings and the traction planets. Inventive component and subassemblies for such a CVT are disclosed. A shifting mechanism includes a plurality of pivot arms arranged to pivot about the centers of the traction planets as a shift pin hub moves axially. | 10-30-2014 |
20150226323 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Embodiments are directed to a front end accessory drive (FEAD) and power modulating devices (PMD) which can be used in a FEAD. In one embodiment, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is coupled directly to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and the CVT is used to regulate the speed and/or torque delivered to an accessory. A compound drive device includes a motor/generator subassembly cooperating with a CVT subassembly to provide a motor functionality with torque multiplication or division, or alternatively, a generator functionality with torque multiplication or division. In some embodiments, a FEAD includes a PMD having a sun shaft configured to couple to a sun of the PMD and to an electric motor component, such as an electrical armature or an electrical field. In one embodiment, the electrical armature the electrical field are placed concentrically and coaxially and configured to rotate relative to one another in opposite directions. | 08-13-2015 |
20150233473 | ELECTROMOTIVE DRIVES - A transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The transmission provides multiple powerpaths and can be combined with electrical components to provide motor/generator functionality, which reduces the overall size and complexity of the motor and transmission compared to when they are constructed separately. In one embodiment, rotatable components of a continuously variable transmission are coupled separately to an electrical rotor and to an electrical stator so that the rotor and stator rotate simultaneously in opposite directions relative to one another. In other embodiments, an electrical rotor is configured to transfer torque to or from a disc that is in contact with a plurality of speed adjusters, while an electrical stator is configured to transfer torque to a shaft that is operationally coupled to the speed adjusters via an idler. | 08-20-2015 |
20150260284 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A variable speed transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs is illustrated and described that provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The use of a planetary gear set allows minimum speeds to be in reverse and the unique geometry of the transmission allows all of the power paths to be coaxial, thereby reducing overall size and complexity of the transmission in comparison to transmissions achieving similar transmission ratio ranges. | 09-17-2015 |
20150337928 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - A continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a main shaft configured to support and position various components of the CVT. Shift cam discs cooperate with ball-leg assemblies to shift the transmission ration of the CVT. Load cam discs, a torsion disc, rolling elements, and a hub cap shell are configured to generate axial force, transmit torque, and manage reaction forces. In one embodiment, a splined input shaft and a torsion disc having a splined bore cooperate to input torque into the variator of the CVT. Among other things, various ball axles, axle-ball combinations, and reaction force grounding configurations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a CVT having axial force generation means at both the input and output elements is disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
Donald C. Monkhouse, Radnor, PA US
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20120207929 | Dosage form exhibiting rapid disperse properties, methods of use and process for the manufacture of same - A rapidly dispersing dosage form is described, which releases its active ingredients within a period of less than about ninety seconds. These dosage forms exhibit a three-dimensional shape that is retained for adequate storage but is readily dispersed in the presence of excess moisture. Also disclosed are methods of administration of a medicament and a process for the preparation of rapidly dispersing dosage forms. | 08-16-2012 |
20140271862 | Rapid Disperse Dosage Form Containing Levetiracetam - A high dose rapidly dispersing three-dimensionally printed dosage form comprising a high dose of levetiracetam in a porous matrix that disperses in water within a period of less than about 10 seconds is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the dosage form and of treating a condition, disease or disorder that is therapeutically responsive to levetiracetam. | 09-18-2014 |
20150366801 | Rapidly Dispersible Dosage Form of Topiramate - A taste-masked rapidly dispersible dosage form of topiramate is provided. Wax coated particles of topiramate are included within a porous bound matrix. The topiramate retains its taste-masked form after dispersion in the mouth of a subject even though the particles are not coated with a polymeric material. The dosage form disperses in saliva or water in less than 2 min even though it has a high content of wax. It can be used to treat diseases or disorders that are therapeutically responsive to topiramate or a derivative thereof. | 12-24-2015 |
Donald C. Mosites, San Francisco, CA US
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20110312423 | Game Based Incentives for Commerce - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods directed to generating game-based incentives for users of online games to purchase goods in an electronic commerce system. | 12-22-2011 |
20120015716 | ONLINE GAME REWARDS FOR NON-GAMING ONLINE ACTIVITIES - Example systems and methods related to providing rewards for an online game in response to non-gaming online activities are presented. In an example, an identifier of a user related to a proposed online action not involving a game of an online gaming system is received at the online gaming system. Also received is an identification of the proposed online action. An in-game reward based at least in part on the identification of the proposed online action is determined. The in-game reward for the user is provided in response to the user performing the proposed online action. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015717 | ONLINE GAME REWARDS FOR ONLINE PURCHASES - Example systems and methods related to providing rewards for an online game in response to online purchases are presented. In an example, an identifier of a user related to a proposed online purchase at an online merchant system and an identification of the proposed online purchase are received at the online gaming system. An in-game reward is determined based at least in part on the identification of the proposed online purchase. An identity of the in-game reward is transmitted for presentation to the user. A verification of the user completing the proposed online purchase is received. The in-game reward is provided in the online gaming system for the user in response to the verification. | 01-19-2012 |
20120016726 | ONLINE GAME REWARDS FOR WEB-BASED PURCHASES - Example systems and methods related to providing rewards for an online game in response to web-based purchases are presented. In an example, an online catalog webpage including information describing a product available for purchase is generated. The online catalog webpage includes code instructing a device receiving the online catalog webpage to issue a request to an online gaming system to determine an in-game reward for a user based on the product. The online catalog webpage is transmitted to a client device of the user. An order for the product is received from the client device. The order indicates the in-game reward determined in the online gaming system. An order confirmation webpage is transmitted to the client device in response to the order, and the order confirmation webpage indicates the in-game reward. | 01-19-2012 |
20120040743 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - In a method and system of providing in-game assets for location-based actions, an indication of a performance of a location-based action by a player of a computer-implemented game is received. A virtual item is provided based on the receiving of the indication of the performance of the location-based action by the player of the computer-implemented game, the virtual item being usable within the computer-implemented game. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040745 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040746 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040747 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040760 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040761 | Game-Based Incentives for Location-Based Actions - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040763 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for providing game-based incentives to users of online games as a reward for performing actions at physical locations. | 02-16-2012 |
20130296042 | GAME-BASED INCENTIVES FOR LOCATION-BASED ACTIONS - In a method and system of providing in-game assets for location-based actions, an indication of a performance of a location-based action by a player of a computer-implemented game is received. A virtual item is provided based on the receiving of the indication of the performance of the location-based action by the player of the computer-implemented game, the virtual item being usable within the computer-implemented game. | 11-07-2013 |
20140330624 | ONLINE GAME REWARDS FOR WEB-BASED PURCHASES - Example systems and methods related to providing rewards for an online game in response to web-based purchases are presented. In an example, information is received that describes a proposed item for purchase presented to a user of an online gaming system at an online merchant system distinct from the online gaming system. Also received is an identifier of the user. The information describing the proposed online action is analyzed, and an in-game reward for the user to be provided by the online gaming system is selected based on the analyzing of the information. A confirmation generated by the online merchant system that the user purchased the proposed item is received. The in-game reward for the user is provided in response to the confirmation that the user purchased the proposed item. | 11-06-2014 |
Donald C. Presnell, Stephens City, VA US
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20080209632 | CHANGING STATION - The disclosed changing station may support a small person, such as a baby. The station may comprise a platform, a support structure, and a mounting structure. The platform may be rotatable from a vertical storage position to a horizontal use position along a rotational axis. The support structure may have a rotatable support member that rotates along the rotational axis. The mounting structure may be used for mounting the support structure to a vertical wall | 09-04-2008 |
20100066045 | CART - The cart of the invention utilizes a sliding support to mount a container onto the cart. In one embodiment the container is a linen bag mounted to the cart handles. A shelf or platform is located below the sliding support. The sliding support allows the container to be stored either under the support and over the platform, or if more storage space is required, the sliding support allows the container to slide on the support, providing open space for items to be placed on the platform. The container may also be easily slid off of the cart for removal by the user. The container may be provided with a telescopic handle and wheels for easy transport of the container and its contents. | 03-18-2010 |
20110131730 | Changing Station - The disclosed changing station may support a small person, such as a baby. The station may comprise a platform, a support structure, and a mounting structure. The platform may be rotatable from a vertical storage position to a horizontal use position along a rotational axis. The support structure may have a rotatable support member that rotates along the rotational axis. The mounting structure may be used for mounting the support structure to a vertical wall. | 06-09-2011 |
20120096647 | BABY CHANGING STATION - The disclosed changing station may support a small person, such as a baby. The station may comprise a platform, a support structure, and a mounting structure. The platform may be rotatable from a vertical storage position to a horizontal use position along a rotational axis. The support structure may have a rotatable support member that rotates along the rotational axis. The mounting structure may be used for mounting the support structure to a vertical wall. | 04-26-2012 |
20120117725 | SINK EXTENDER SYSTEM - A sink extender has a sink comprising a removable drain pan that may be connected to a conduit. An attachment mechanism connects the sink to a support. At least one tool holder supports an elongated handle of a janitorial tool over the sink. A method of using a sink extender comprises mounting the sink extender comprising a sink that drains into a flexible hose and at least one tool holder to a support surface; running the hose to a traditional sink such that water may drain from the sink to the traditional sink by gravity; securing a wet tool to the at least one tool holder such that the tool drains into the sink. | 05-17-2012 |
20150336739 | CONFIGURABLE CONTAINER SYSTEM - The system comprises a plurality of individual containers usable together to create a configurable and reconfigurable system. Each container may comprise a base that supports a body and a top located on the body. The bases may be provided in a plurality of different sizes such that the system may be configured to meet the user's space, floor plan needs, and processes. In one embodiment the sizes of the bases are related such that the bases may be combined to create a unified system. The containers are connected together by a releasable connection mechanism that may include magnets. The containers are aligned relative to one another by an alignment mechanism that may include a protrusion on one container that engages a recess on the adjacent container. | 11-26-2015 |
Donald C. Pyde, Schaumburg, IL US
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20110217115 | ENERGY ABSORBING VEHICLE BARRIER - A non-lethal energy absorbing vehicle barrier for decelerating an impacting vehicle a gate member disposed between first and second gate receivers that is deformable from a pre-impact configuration to an impact configuration. The gate member may include a first deformable energy absorption member having a first end coupled to the first gate receiver and a second end extending inward toward a center of the gate member; a second deformable energy absorption member having a first end coupled to the second gate receiver and a second end extending inward toward the center of the gate member; and a deforming member connecting the first and second deformable energy absorption members in an overlapping configuration. The deforming member is configured to engage and deform the first and second deformable energy absorption members as the gate member is deformed from the pre-impact configuration to the impact configuration. | 09-08-2011 |
Donald C. Rich, Jr., Wrightsville Beach, NC US
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20130308652 | TECHNIQUES FOR SENDING AND RELAYING INFORMATION OVER BROADCAST AND NON-BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA - Sending and relaying of information includes: a direct receiver receives messages from a server over a broadcast communications medium, each message having associated targeter data attributes; the direct receiver selects messages from the server for storage in a message store of the first receiver device based on the targeter data attributes associated with each message from the server; the direct receiver connects with an indirect receiver over the non-broadcast communications medium; the direct receiver receives a message request from the indirect receiver for messages in the message store of the direct receiver over a non-broadcast communications medium; and in response to the message request, the direct receiver sends messages in the message store of the direct receiver to the indirect receiver over the non-broadcast communications medium. The direct receiver receives data from the server, and the indirect receiver receives data via another receiver. | 11-21-2013 |
20140059146 | USE OF BACKCHANNEL WITH DATACASTING VIA BROADCAST MEDIUM - Expansion of unidirectional datacasting includes the use of backchannel communication link(s) for clients communication with the datacasting infrastructure, producing a closed-loop or bidirectional system, possibly for both the acknowledgement of datacasting message receipts and a request-response service over datacasting. In one implementation, a server creates a message including a data object and a data object identifier associated with the data object. The server datacasts the message via the broadcast medium to client device(s). A given client device receives the message datacasted by the server via the broadcast medium, creates a given message including the data object identifier, and sends the given message to the server via a given backchannel. The server receives the given message including the data object identifier from the given client device via the given backchannel and records the receipt of the given message for the data object identifier. | 02-27-2014 |
20140242566 | TECHNIQUES FOR USE IN COMMUNICATIONS OF SYSTEMS FOR TARGETED DATACASTING - A central server outside of a school network receives assignments from educator computing devices, where each assignment includes content for distribution to student computing devices and a schedule indicating when the assignment is active for distribution. A local server within the school network receives the assignments and stores the assignments in a local server datastore. The local server receives from a gateway within the school network a request for active assignments, identifies the active assignments, and returns a list of the active assignments to the gateway. The gateway determines whether the list of the active assignments contains any assignments unretrieved by the given gateway. If so, the gateway sends to the local server a request for the unretrieved assignments. The gateway receives the requested assignments from the local server and stores them in a gateway datastore. | 08-28-2014 |
Donald C. Schmadel, College Park, MD US
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20090022456 | OPTICAL FIBER PROBE TIPS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING SAME - Optical fiber probe tips and methods for fabricating the same are presented. One method entails immersing a distal end of an optical fiber having a cladding and a core into an etching solution and simultaneously etching the cladding and the core using the etching solution for tapering the cladding and the core to form a tapered cladding and a tapered core tip. The optical fiber probe tips are suitable for near-field, scanning, optical microscopy (NSOM). | 01-22-2009 |
20160064110 | PLASMONIC ACTIVATED GRAPHENE TERAHERTZ GENERATING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - Plasmonic activated graphene terahertz (THz) generating devices and generator systems are described based on the excitation of plasma resonances in a graphene element or structure by mixing two signals with a THz difference frequency. The excitation process is the photo-thermo-electric effect which has been demonstrated to be operative at THz frequencies in graphene. An antenna or other electrical component or device, such as an electrical or antenna lead, couples the THz radiation out of the sub-wavelength graphene element. | 03-03-2016 |
Donald C. Sedberry, North Wales, PA US
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20100206188 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS TO CURVED SURFACES - An electric circuit is applied to an object having a curved surface. The curved surface of the object is divided into sections, and the circuit is applied one section at a time. The circuit is formed between layers of dielectric material. The dielectric is applied by a computer-controlled device, which controls the position of a spray head and the rotation of the object, such that the spray head is held substantially perpendicular to the surface of the object at all times, and such that a controlled thickness of dielectric material can be deposited. The fine-featured circuits formed by the invention are rugged, and can be used on objects intended to be exposed to harsh environments. | 08-19-2010 |
20100206227 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS TO CURVED SURFACES - An electric circuit is applied to an object having a curved surface. The curved surface of the object is divided into sections, and the circuit is applied one section at a time. The circuit is formed between layers of dielectric material. The dielectric is applied by a computer-controlled device, which controls the position of a spray head and the rotation of the object, such that the spray head is held substantially perpendicular to the surface of the object at all times, and such that a controlled thickness of dielectric material can be deposited. The fine-featured circuits formed by the invention are rugged, and can be used on objects intended to be exposed to harsh environments. | 08-19-2010 |
20100215843 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS TO CURVED SURFACES - An electric circuit is applied to an object having a curved surface. The curved surface of the object is divided into sections, and the circuit is applied one section at a time. The circuit is formed between layers of dielectric material. The dielectric is applied by a computer-controlled device, which controls the position of a spray head and the rotation of the object, such that the spray head is held substantially perpendicular to the surface of the object at all times, and such that a controlled thickness of dielectric material can be deposited. The fine-featured circuits formed by the invention are rugged, and can be used on objects intended to be exposed to harsh environments. | 08-26-2010 |
Donald C. Swavely, Norton, MA US
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20100116070 | Method and Apparatus for Measuring Manual Device Actuation - An assembly that provides operational information about operation of a device, such as a nasal spray pump or metered dose inhaler. A linkage adapted to extend between a mounting assembly, connected to a stationary part of the device, and an adapter assembly, connected to a movable part of the device, is in operational relationship with a transducer to enable the transducer to indicate a mechanical relationship between the movable and stationary parts of the device corresponding to the operation of the device. A data collection and processing system may be connected to the transducer for determining information that may be used to program an automated actuation system. | 05-13-2010 |
Donald C. Thelen, Jr., Bozeman, MT US
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20100019945 | SYSTEM UNIT ELEMENT SELECTION - The management of unit element selections in a system that includes multiple unit elements. The system includes an element selection component that is configured so that each of the multiple elements is used the same number of times over a certain number of selection cycles. This preserves the first order noise shaping of the mismatch noise thereby keeping a high signal to noise ratio. In addition, the selection of the unit elements is not done in a periodic fashion. This allows the system to avoid tones within the signal band. | 01-28-2010 |
20130208126 | COOPERATIVE OPTICAL-IMAGING SENSOR ARRAY - An apparatus and method for providing image primitives, such as edge polarity, edge magnitude, edge orientation, and edge displacement, and derivatives thereof, for an object are described. The data are obtained substantially simultaneously and processed in parallel such that multiple objects can be distinguished from one another in real time. | 08-15-2013 |
Donald C. Von Linden, Jr., Lancaster, MA US
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20160066896 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR CRYOGENIC BIOPSY - Cryogenic biopsy assemblies are described herein that comprise a tissue acquisition device and cryogenic probe. Also disclosed are systems containing such cryogenic biopsy assemblies and methods cryogenic biopsy that employ such cryogenic biopsy assemblies. | 03-10-2016 |
Donald C. Weber, Arlington, VA US
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20140161764 | Compositions and Methods to Attract the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys - A composition (useful for attracting | 06-12-2014 |
Donald C. Wegel, Silver Spring, MD US
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20130036750 | SUSPENSION DEVICE FOR USE WITH LOW TEMPERATURE REFRIGERATOR - A suspension device for use with a low temperature refrigeration system, such as an adiabatic demagnetization refrigerator is provided. A support ring is provided with three spring-loaded tension assemblies equally spaced about the periphery of the support ring. The tension assemblies each have a pulley, about which is entrained a band of material. Connected to this band is a ring that laterally supports a cylindrical salt pill. Undesired variations in the amount of slack in the band as the salt pill cools are compensated for by the spring loading of the tension assemblies. | 02-14-2013 |
Donald C. Wunsch, Ii, Rolla, MO US
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20110082717 | HIERARCHICAL MISSION MANAGEMENT - The different advantageous embodiments further provide a system for hierarchical mission management comprising a number of mission planners, a data processing system, and a communication system. The number of mission planners are associated with a number of agent groups. The data processing system is configured to execute the number of mission planners. The communication system is configured to provide communication between the number of mission planners. | 04-07-2011 |
Donald C. Zickus, Ii, Marlborough, MA US
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20150212940 | Identifying Performance Limiting Internode Data Sharing on NUMA Platforms - Methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying performance limiting internode data sharing on Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) platforms are provided. A computer-implemented method may include receiving event records collected by a performance monitoring unit (PMU) during event tracing, associating the event records with corresponding operating system information observed during the event tracing, analyzing the event records to identify shared cache line utilization, and generating a shared cache line utilization report in view of the analyzing. | 07-30-2015 |