Donaldson, US
Alexander A. Donaldson, Seattle, WA US
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20090254581 | Knowledge discovery system capable of custom configuration by multiple users - An automated method for allowing multiple users to independently analyze a corpus of digital information having discrete elements by providing two or more users access to one or more initial training source of digital information, allowing the users to each define a set of categories, automatically generating a group of digital features associated with at least two of the discrete elements, automatically associating a subset of the discrete elements with at least one of the categories, and automatically determining at least one combination of features and transformed features that identifies at least one of the categories. The automated method allows said two or more users to have the capability to perform the step of defining a set of categories, such that the automated steps of generating a group of digital features, associating a subset of said discrete elements, and determining at least one combination of features and transformed features is in whole or in part determined by the manual input to the automated method. | 10-08-2009 |
Andrew John Donaldson, Gastonia, NC US
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20120189516 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH PURITY LITHIUM COMPOUNDS DIRECTLY FROM LITHIUM CONTAINING BRINES - A process for reducing the amount of magnesium in a lithium-containing brine by adding an aqueous solution of KCl to the brine to precipitate at least some of the magnesium as carnallite salt is disclosed. Lithium salts prepared using this magnesium removal process are also disclosed. | 07-26-2012 |
20140044622 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH PURITY LITHIUM COMPOUNDS DIRECTLY FORM LITHIUM CONTAINING BRINES - A process for reducing the amount of magnesium in a lithium-containing brine by adding an aqueous solution of KCl to the brine to precipitate at least some of the magnesium as carnallite salt is disclosed. Lithium salts prepared using this magnesium removal process are also disclosed. | 02-13-2014 |
Brenda Donaldson, Harrison Township, MI US
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20090292181 | INTEGRATED PHYSIOLOGY AND IMAGING WORKSTATION - A physiology workstation includes a communications interface conveying physiology signals and ultrasound data representative of a region of interest. The ultrasound data is obtained by an ultrasound device in real-time during a procedure. Also included is a physiology processing unit, an ultrasound processing unit, and a display unit displaying the physiology signals and the ultrasound images, the physiology signals and ultrasound signals being presented jointly to a user in real-time during the procedure being carried out on the subject. The display unit includes at least one monitor co-displaying the physiology signals and ultrasound images in adjacent windows on a single display. The physiology processing unit, ultrasound processing unit and display unit are located in a control room divided from a procedure room. The communications interface extends between the procedure and control rooms and the physiology processing unit is configured to remotely control the ultrasound system via the communications interface. | 11-26-2009 |
Brenda L. Donaldson, Harrison Township, MI US
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20080228079 | CLINICAL UTILIZATION OF CONTRAST AGENTS TO DEFINE SPECIFIC AREAS WITHIN THE MYOCARDIAL WALL TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND LOCALIZATION FOR ABLATION, CYROABLATION, OR OTHER TECHNIQUES IN PATIENTS WITH POST MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for ablating non-viable cardiac tissue. In an embodiment, the method may include locating non-viable cardiac tissue utilizing an electronic medical image. The method may also include locating non-viable cardiac tissue utilizing an ultrasound unit, wherein a contrast agent is used to characterize the non-viable cardiac tissue. The method may also include guiding a catheter to the location of the non-viable cardiac tissue according to the imaging of the ultrasound unit. The method may also include ablating the non-viable cardiac tissue. The ablating of the non-viable cardiac tissue may include cauterizing the non-viable cardiac tissue, cyroablating the non-viable cardiac tissue, or include radiofrequency ablation. The method may also include attempting to locate the non-viable cardiac tissue utilizing an electronic medical image after ablating the non-viable cardiac tissue. | 09-18-2008 |
Bryan G. Donaldson, Cummings, GA US
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20100100577 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYSIS OF MULTI-SAMPLE, TWO-DIMENSIONAL DATA - The present invention utilizes a pattern extraction methodology to elucidate significant patterns and mathematical relationships that exist between and among pluralities of two-dimensional sample data sets of the same data type. In one instance, the present invention analyzes multi-sample, two-dimensional mass spectroscopy data, while in an alternate instance, another user-specified, preset, or automatically determined data type, modality, submodality, etc., is analyzed. | 04-22-2010 |
20100192024 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTION OF ANOMALIES IN DIGITAL DATA STREAMS - Systems and methods for determining whether or not one or pluralities of events, patterns, or data elements present within a given digital data stream should be delimited as anomalous. The system requires analyzes the data elements of the data stream using any acceptable user-specified, preset, or automatically determined analysis system. The results of the data processing, which are stored in a data storage structure such as a synaptic web or a data array for example, reveal synaptic paths (patterns) of characteristic algorithm values that function to individually define or delimit the selected data element(s) from the remainder of the original data stream. | 07-29-2010 |
Bryan G. Donaldson, Cumming, GA US
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20120141021 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA ANALYSIS AND FEATURE RECOGNITION - Systems and methods for automated pattern recognition and object detection. The method can be rapidly developed and improved using a minimal number of algorithms for the data content to fully discriminate details in the data, while reducing the need for human analysis. The system includes a data analysis system that recognizes patterns and detects objects in data without requiring adaptation of the system to a particular application, environment, or data content. The system evaluates the data in its native form independent of the form of presentation or the form of the post-processed data. | 06-07-2012 |
Bryan Glenn Donaldson, Cumming, GA US
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20090231359 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPOUND FEATURE CREATION, PROCESSING, AND IDENTIFICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH A DATA ANALYSIS AND FEATURE RECOGNITION SYSTEM - Methods and systems for creation, processing, and use of compound features during data analysis and feature recognition are disclosed herein. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention functions to apply a new level of data discrimination during data analysis and feature recognition events such that features are more easily discerned from the remainder of the data pool using processing techniques that are more conducive to human visualizations, perceptions, and/or interpretations of data. This is accomplished using an example tool that allows previously processed and identified features (hereafter “known features”) to be aggregated so as to aid the system in recognizing abstract data features, preferably using Boolean operators and user-assigned hit weight values across desired cluster ranges surrounding analyzed data elements. | 09-17-2009 |
20090240741 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CREATION AND USE OF RAW-DATA DATASTORE - A raw-data datastore during data analysis and feature recognition abstracts away and/or reduces dependency upon typically required components of datastore training. The datastore functions to store the original data values of a data set selection, which can represent a known feature. In some embodiments, the original data set is retained as the raw data value set referenced by the raw-data datastore. The use of this raw-data datastore eliminates the need for continued manual retraining of the original data values and patterns, which can be associated with a particular known feature, each time the pluralities of evaluation algorithms and/or the target data area are altered, changed, modified, or reconfigured. | 09-24-2009 |
20100017353 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA ANALYSIS AND FEATURE RECOGNITION - Systems and methods for automated pattern recognition and object detection. The method can be rapidly developed and improved using a minimal number of algorithms for the data content to fully discriminate details in the data, while reducing the need for human analysis. The system includes a data analysis system that recognizes patterns and detects objects in data without requiring adaptation of the system to a particular application, environment, or data content. The system evaluates the data in its native form independent of the form of presentation or the form of the post-processed data. | 01-21-2010 |
Chris Donaldson, Greenville, SC US
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20100203762 | AC MAINS FILTER AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A power supply system with a filter with at least a first and second connector, wherein the first connector is connected to a power source and the second connector is connected to a power supply. A power supply system with a first filter with at least a first and second connector, a second filter with at least a third and fourth connector, wherein the first connector is connected to a power source, wherein the first filter is connected to the second filter, and the fourth connector is connected to a power supply. A filter with a housing, a male connector, and a female connector. | 08-12-2010 |
20120114295 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE MANAGEMENT MODULE AND PANEL - An optical module is provided. The optical module includes a base module and a cable management bracket removably attached to the base module. The base module includes a first adapter configured to interface with a first cable. The base module further includes a plurality of second adapters configured to interface with a plurality of optical fibers and a plurality of second cables. The cable management bracket includes a plurality of cable routing slots for routing the plurality of second cables. A fiber optic panel is also provided. The fiber optic panel includes a base, a plurality of module guides removably attached to the base, and a plurality of the optical modules slid between the module guides. A fiber management system is further provided. The fiber management system includes a rack and the fiber optic panel mounted on the rack. | 05-10-2012 |
Christopher Donaldson, Greenville, SC US
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20100329627 | FIBER OPTIC CABLE RETAINER FOR A FIBER OPTIC CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a cable retainer for attaching a connector to a fiber optic cable. The cable retainer includes at least a grooved anchor whereby a connector assembly formed of a connector and a cable can be aligned and secured through the anchor alone. The cable retainer may further comprise a crimp band that is slid over the anchor and connector assembly to secure aramid yarns, and to provide additional support to the connector assembly. | 12-30-2010 |
20110217006 | HIGH FIBER COUNT PACKAGE FOAM INSERT - Provided is a fiber packaging module that contains a plurality fiber optic connectors. The module includes an outer shell containing a plurality of fiber optic connectors connected to respective fiber optic cables. The module also includes a body comprised of a low density material disposed within the outer shell, the body having an outer side surface and an inner side surface. Also, a plurality of receiving portions are formed on the body to hold the fiber optic connectors. | 09-08-2011 |
20120039575 | CABLE EXPANSION JOINT - A cable is provided having an expansion joint. The cable includes a cable jacket which makes up an outer layer of the cable, a non-end section where the cable jacket is removed from the cable which forms an opening, and an expansion joint which covers the opening and is bonded to the cable jacket at opposite sides of the opening. The expansion joint is made up of a flexible or compressible material. | 02-16-2012 |
20120076460 | HIGH FIBER COUNT PACKAGE INNER MODULE - Provided is an inner module for holding a plurality of connectors. The inner module includes a first cylindrical portion having a first outer wall spaced radially from a first inner wall to form an annular volume and a second cylindrical portion having a second outer wall spaced radially from a second inner wall to form an annular volume. The inner module also includes a connecting portion to connect the first cylindrical portion to the second cylindrical portion. Each of the first and second cylindrical portions have an opening in an axial direction having a width that is narrower than a distance between the first inner wall and the first outer wall. | 03-29-2012 |
20120099826 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR ORGANIZER - A conductor packaging assembly for packaging a plurality of conductors is provided. The assembly includes a housing and a plurality of connectors organized in the housing. The housing includes a first half and a second half hingedly attached with each other at one ends thereof and configured to removably attach with each other at their other ends to allow an open and closed position of the housing. Further, an inner strip is attached to the first half and/or the second half, a connector organizer is removably attached to the inner strip, and the connector organizer includes a plurality of connector mounting portions for removably attaching the plurality of connectors to the plurality of connector mounting portions. | 04-26-2012 |
20120223192 | HIGH DENSITY CABLE MANAGEMENT BRACKET - A bracket for routing cables in a cable management system that has a mounting portion which is used to mount the bracket to the cable management system and is provided on a mounting end of the bracket. The bracket also has a holding portion that has a plurality of apertures which are to hold the cables. Each of the apertures are provided at a different distance from the mounting end of the bracket. | 09-06-2012 |
Clay Donaldson, Lancaster, KY US
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20100252535 | Contact tip for an electrode of a resistance welder - A contact tip used with the electrode of a resistance welder. The contact tip includes a bore that has an insert of blended tungsten and copper inserted therein. Prior to insertion of the insert into the bore, the bore is lined with a composition containing silver. A brazing process can be utilized to enhance attachment of the insert to the contact tip. | 10-07-2010 |
20100252536 | Contact tip for an electrode of a resistance welder - A contact tip used with the electrode of a resistance welder. The contact tip includes a bore that has an insert of blended tungsten and copper inserted therein. Prior to insertion of the insert into the bore, the bore is lined with a composition containing silver. A brazing process can be utilized to enhance attachment of the insert to the contact tip. | 10-07-2010 |
Craig L. Donaldson, Logan, UT US
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20120023698 | ROTARY HEAD CLEANER - An apparatus is disclosed for a rotary head cleaner. The apparatus includes a plurality of liquid extraction devices positioned radially on a floor-facing surface of a rotary head, a driveshaft disposed between a rotary motor configured to rotate the rotary head, and a housing disposed between the rotary motor and the rotary head for supporting a wheel, and a handle. The apparatus also includes an evacuation tank having a capacity sensor in communication with an evacuation pump, the capacity sensor configured to detect when a maximum desired capacity of evacuated liquids is reached, a vacuum motor connected with the housing and configured to provide a suction force to the liquid extraction devices to extract liquid from a floor to the evacuation tank, and wherein a weight of the rotary motor, housing, handle, retractable wheel, and vacuum motor is supported by the liquid extraction devices. | 02-02-2012 |
20130067683 | VACUUM PATHWAY IN A CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning apparatus is disclosed for extracting a liquid from a surface. The apparatus includes at least one extraction head that has at least one aperture that is facing the surface to be cleaned. The vacuum cleaner includes a vacuum pathway situated between the at least one extraction head and a riser that is connected to a vacuum motor. The internal surfaces of the vacuum pathway are smooth and the vacuum pathway has certain dimensions and orientations that optimize the extraction of a liquid from a surface. | 03-21-2013 |
Daniel J. Donaldson, Sicklerville, NJ US
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20090092339 | Viewing and Scanning of Microfilm Using a Self-Contained Digital Device Without a Personal Computer - Apparatus for, and methods of, capturing and storing images in a self-contained digital microfilm scanning system without requiring a personal computer or software. A digital microfilm scanner captures an image from microfilm and sends the captured image directly from the digital scanner to a viewing device for displaying the captured image. The digital microfilm scanner also sends the captured image directly to a memory storage device, such as a memory card of the SD type with a USB connector. The captured images may then be transferred to a personal computer with a compatible port or printed by a printer with a compatible port. | 04-09-2009 |
Darin Edwin Donaldson, Issaquah, WA US
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20120204447 | ADJUSTABLE LEG FOOTWEAR ITEM - An adjustable leg footwear item that is adjustable and cinchable relative to a leg of the wearer. The adjustable leg footwear item may include an outer sole made from a leather material, a rubber material, or a plastic material. | 08-16-2012 |
Darren D. Donaldson, Austin, TX US
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20110180127 | SOLAR CELL FABRICATION BY NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - Fabricating a solar cell stack includes forming a nanopatterned polymeric layer on a first surface of a silicon wafer and etching the first surface of the silicon wafer to transfer a pattern of the nanopatterned polymeric layer to the first surface of the silicon wafer. A layer of reflective electrode material is formed on a second surface of the silicon wafer. The nanopatterned first surface of the silicon wafer undergoes a buffered oxide etching. After the buffered oxide etching, the nanopatterned first surface of the silicon wafer is treated to decrease a contact angle of water on the nanopatterned first surface. Electron donor material is deposited on the nanopatterned first surface of the silicon wafer to form an electron donor layer, and a transparent electrode material is deposited on the electron donor layer to form a transparent electrode layer on the electron donor layer. | 07-28-2011 |
20110183521 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF MATERIAL REMOVAL AND PATTERN TRANSFER - Polymerized material on a substrate may be removed by exposure to vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) radiation from an energy source within a gaseous atmosphere of a controlled composition. Following such removal, additional etching techniques are also described for nano-imprinting. | 07-28-2011 |
20120214066 | High Aspect Ratio Patterning of Silicon - A silicon nanowire array including a multiplicity of silicon nanowires extending from a silicon substrate. Cross-sectional shape of the silicon nanowires and spacing between the silicon nanowires can be selected to maximize the ratio of the surface area of the silicon nanowires to the volume of the nanowire array. Methods of forming the silicon nanowire array include a nanoimprint lithography process to form a template for the silicon nanowire array and an electroless etching process to etch the template formed by the nanoimprint lithography process. | 08-23-2012 |
Dave Donaldson, Fairview, IL US
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20110083922 | OFF ROAD VEHICLE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A ground engaged vehicle includes a front portion and a rear portion joined by an articulation. The articulation rotates around a longitudinal axis. An engine drives a hydrostatic pump which drives four hydrostatic motors, each of the hydrostatic motors in operative engagement with one of four wheels. The wheels are on wheel mounts, each of the wheel mounts having a vertical axis around which one of the four wheels with one of the hydrostatic motors is turnable. A steering system turns the two wheels of the front portion in a first direction and the two wheels of the rear portion in an opposite direction. The steering system is powered by the hydrostatic pump. A pedal control system has a first pedal controlling driving the vehicle in a forward direction and a second pedal controlling driving the vehicle in a rearward direction. | 04-14-2011 |
David Donaldson, Grosse Pointe City, MI US
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20090171506 | ENERGY CONSERVATION SYSTEM - An energy conservation system is provided to lower energy consumption in an unoccupied room. A master controller provides control of power consumption to an occupant of a room through an occupant action to create an occupied mode and otherwise be in an unoccupied mode. A thermostat is controlled by the master controller. A radio frequency transceiver is located within the master controller and a second radio frequency transceiver remote from the master radio frequency transceiver is provided. The second radio frequency transceiver is coupled to an electrical switching circuit responsive to a radio frequency signal received from said radio frequency transceiver. A controlled power device is coupled to the electrical switching circuit such that an energy input to the device is controlled by the master controller in the unoccupied mode. | 07-02-2009 |
David Donaldson, Grosse Point, MI US
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20120259468 | ENERGY CONSERVATION SYSTEM - An energy conservation system is provided to lower energy consumption in an unoccupied room. A master controller provides control of power consumption to an occupant of a room through an occupant action to create an occupied mode and otherwise be in an unoccupied mode. A thermostat is controlled by the master controller. A radio frequency transceiver is located within the master controller and a second radio frequency transceiver remote from the master radio frequency transceiver is provided. The second radio frequency transceiver is coupled to an electrical switching circuit responsive to a radio frequency signal received from said radio frequency transceiver. A controlled power device is coupled to the electrical switching circuit such that an energy input to the device is controlled by the master controller in the unoccupied mode. | 10-11-2012 |
Derek D. Donaldson, Mulvane, KS US
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20110146854 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING CONTOURED NEW AND NEAR-NET SHAPE TITANIUM PARTS - A system and method for shaping a net or near-net titanium part, the method comprising machining a piece of titanium into a titanium part having non-uniform thickness, heating the titanium part to a target temperature within a target temperature range between an auto-relief temperature of the titanium part and a minimum temperature required for super plastic forming of the titanium part, and lowering a die into the titanium part with sufficient force to shape the titanium part. The system for shaping the titanium part may comprise a multiple-axis machine, a die, electrical clamps, sensors, and a control system for adjusting heating temperatures based on information received from the sensors regarding the titanium part. | 06-23-2011 |
Gail K. Donaldson, Newark, DE US
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20090155870 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF FOUR CARBON ALCOHOLS - Methods for the fermentive production of four carbon alcohols are provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably 2-butanol is produced by the fermentive growth of a recombinant bacteria expressing a 2-butanol biosynthetic pathway. The recombinant microorganisms and methods of the invention can also be adapted to produce 2-butanone, an intermediate in the 2-butanol biosynthetic pathways disclosed herein. Specifically disclosed herein are the use of coenzyme B | 06-18-2009 |
20090239275 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF FOUR CARBON ALCOHOLS - Methods for the fermentive production of four carbon alcohols are provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably 2-butanol is produced by the fermentive growth of a recombinant bacteria expressing a 2-butanol biosynthetic pathway. The recombinant microorganisms and methods of the invention can also be adapted to produce 2-butanone, an intermediate in the 2-butanol biosynthetic pathways disclosed herein. | 09-24-2009 |
20090305369 | DELETION MUTANTS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ISOBUTANOL | 12-10-2009 |
20100120105 | CARBON PATHWAY OPTIMIZED PRODUCTION HOSTS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ISOBUTANOL - A microbial host cell is provided for the production of isobutanol. Carbon flux in the cell is optimized through the Entner-Doudoroff pathway. | 05-13-2010 |
20110111472 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF FOUR CARBON ALCOHOLS - Methods for the fermentative production of four carbon alcohols is provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably isobutanol is produced by the fermentative growth of a recombinant bacterium expressing an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112334 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF FOUR CARBON ALCOHOLS - Methods for the fermentative production of four carbon alcohols is provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably isobutanol is produced by the fermentative growth of a recombinant bacterium expressing an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway. | 05-12-2011 |
20110301388 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF FOUR CARBON ALCOHOLS - Methods for the fermentative production of four carbon alcohols is provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably isobutanol is produced by the fermentative growth of a recombinant bacterium expressing an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway. | 12-08-2011 |
20110313206 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF FOUR CARBON ALCOHOLS - Methods for the fermentative production of four carbon alcohols is provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably isobutanol is produced by the fermentative growth of a recombinant bacterium expressing an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway. | 12-22-2011 |
20120196341 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF FOUR CARBON ALCOHOLS - Methods for the fermentive production of four carbon alcohols are provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably 2-butanol is produced by the fermentive growth of a recombinant bacteria expressing a 2-butanol biosynthetic pathway. The recombinant microorganisms and methods of the invention can also be adapted to produce 2-butanone, an intermediate in the 2-butanol biosynthetic pathways disclosed herein. | 08-02-2012 |
20130171706 | Fermentive Production of Four Carbon Alcohols - Methods for the fermentative production of four carbon alcohols is provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably isobutanol is produced by the fermentative growth of a recombinant bacterium expressing an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway. | 07-04-2013 |
20130183731 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF FOUR CARBON ALCOHOLS - Methods for the fermentative production of four carbon alcohols is provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably isobutanol is produced by the fermentative growth of a recombinant bacterium expressing an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway. | 07-18-2013 |
20140030794 | Fermentive Production of Four Carbon Alcohols - Methods for the fermentative production of four carbon alcohols is provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably isobutanol is produced by the fermentative growth of a recombinant bacterium expressing an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway. | 01-30-2014 |
20140051151 | Fermentive Production of Four Carbon Alcohols - Methods for the fermentative production of four carbon alcohols is provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably isobutanol is produced by the fermentative growth of a recombinant bacterium expressing an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway. | 02-20-2014 |
20140335582 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF FOUR CARBON ALCOHOLS - Methods for the fermentative production of four carbon alcohols is provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably isobutanol is produced by the fermentative growth of a recombinant bacterium expressing an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway. | 11-13-2014 |
George E. Donaldson, Chillicothe, IL US
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20090000604 | Engine system having aftertreatment and an intake air heater - An engine system for a power unit is disclosed. The engine system includes an exhaust system having at least one exhaust treatment device and an air induction system having at least one heater. The heater is configured to raise the temperature of an intake flow in the air induction system in response to a physical property of the exhaust treatment device. | 01-01-2009 |
Gregory Donaldson, Silver Spring, MD US
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20130337579 | Methods for Determining Protein Ligand Binding - Provided is a high-throughput differential radial capillary action of ligand assay (DRaCALA) that can be used to detect ligand binding to a protein. The assay is rapid, quantitative and allows detection of protein-ligand interactions for both purified proteins and proteins expressed in whole cells, which eliminates the need for protein purification. The method does not require a wash step, and can be performed without a drying step and without the aid of electrophoretic techniques. The method entails separating unbound ligand from bound ligand by placing a liquid composition that contains or is suspected of containing a protein and a detectably labeled ligand on a dry porous membrane to obtain a location on the membrane that contains the protein. Ligand that is bound to the protein does not migrate away from the location while unbound ligand radially migrates away from the location by capillary action, which separates unbound from bound ligand. The method includes determining whether a ligand binds to one or more proteins and whether a test composition contains a protein. | 12-19-2013 |
Gregory T. Donaldson, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20110117381 | MILDLY ALKALINE THIN INORGANIC CORROSION PROTECTIVE COATING FOR METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed is a neutral to alkaline inorganic chrome-free conversion coating composition that can be applied directly to a metal surface without a phosphatizing pre-treatment and that provides significant corrosion protection to the surface. The conversion coating composition preferably has a pH of from about 6 to 11 and more preferably from 8 to 10. The coating composition includes at least one element from group IVB of the Periodic table and at least one element from group VB of the Periodic Table. Preferably, the coating composition includes from 1 to 7% by weight of the at least one element from group IVB and from 0.20% to 2.00% by weight of the at least one element from group VB. The conversion coating composition is a dry in place coating and being chrome free it does not have the environmental issues associated with chrome-based coatings. The coating composition is very versatile and can accommodate addition of a wide variety of organic coating resins which can be added directly to the coating composition thus eliminating multistep coating processes. | 05-19-2011 |
20120121929 | MILDLY ALKALINE THIN INORGANIC CORROSION PROTECTIVE COATING FOR METAL SUBSTRATES - Disclosed is a neutral to alkaline inorganic conversion coating composition that can be applied directly to a metal surface without a phosphatizing pre-treatment and that provides significant corrosion protection to the surface. The coating composition is very versatile and can accommodate addition of a wide variety of organic polymers which can be added directly to the coating composition thus eliminating multistep coating processes. | 05-17-2012 |
20140272433 | INORGANIC COMPOSITE COATINGS COMPRISING NOVEL FUNCTIONALIZED ACRYLICS - Disclosed is a sol-gel coating composition comprising: one or more silane hydrolysis promoting acids; at least one silanol precursor; and an acrylic-based co-polymer comprising nitrogen-containing organic functional groups, and methods of making and using same, as well as metals coated using the compositions. | 09-18-2014 |
Horne Donaldson, Durham, NC US
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20080214563 | Benzimidazole Thiophene Compounds As Plk Modulators - The present invention provides 5-heteroaryl substituted benzimidazole thiophene compounds pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, processes for preparing the same and their use as pharmaceutical agents. | 09-04-2008 |
James A. Donaldson, Puyallup, WA US
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20090008175 | VEHICLE WITH VARIABLE-LENGTH WHEELBASE - A vehicle with a variable-length wheelbase is disclosed. The vehicle of one embodiment has a first body portion coupled to a first set of wheels and a second body portion coupled to a second set of wheels to define a vehicle wheelbase. The first and second body portions are moveable relative to each other in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, so as to move the base between extended and retracted positions. When the base is in the retracted position the vehicle's wheelbase has a first length, and when the base is in the extended position the wheelbase has a second length greater than the first length. A boom is pivotally coupled to the base. The boom moves toward a lowered position when the base is moved toward the extended position, and the boom moves toward a raised position when the base is moved toward the retracted position. | 01-08-2009 |
20090206567 | VEHICLE SUPPORT SYSTEM - The disclosure is generally directed toward vehicle support systems. In one embodiment of the invention, first and second support assemblies can be pivotally coupled to a base. A control mechanism can couple the first and second support assemblies together and be configured to control pivotal movement of the support assemblies between spread and stowed positions. In another embodiment, first and second support assemblies can be pivotally coupled to a base and to first and second wheel assemblies. First and second steering mechanisms can be coupled to the first and second wheel assemblies and the first and second support assemblies. A control system can be operatively coupled to the first and second steering mechanisms and can be configured to command selected angular positions of the first and second wheel assemblies relative to the base by compensating for the support assemblies being in various positions. | 08-20-2009 |
James Allen Donaldson, Puyallup, WA US
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20110168490 | Articulated Boom Lifting Arrangement - A bell crank and a mechanical link are included in an aerial lift system to mechanically constrain motion of a two-boom aerial lift mechanism to prevent the aerial lift system from accessing unstable positions. Typically an aerial lift is coupled to a vehicle via a turntable. The turntable includes a counterweight on a rearward side of the turntable to balance the booms and associated hardware as they are extended in a forward direction. If the booms are in certain rearward, or even vertical positions, the counterweight can cause the vehicle to tip and such unstable positions are to be avoided. By providing the bell crank proximate the pivot joint between upper and lower booms, with the bell crank coupling at pivot joints with: the lower boom, the mechanical link, and an upper hydraulic cylinder, the booms of the aerial lift system are mechanically constrained to avoid vehicle tipping. | 07-14-2011 |
Jeffrey D. Donaldson, Tigard, OR US
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20120260569 | AUTOMATED GRAVIMETRIC SCREENING PLATFORM SYSTEM AND METHOD - An automated gravimetric screening system and method controls soil moisture in a plurality of potted plants to perform water deficit experiments in a greenhouse using a stationary support platform and pot design that maintains the plants in a static location during the testing. By weighing and re-watering the pots from beneath the platform, the present system and method permits an upper gantry to capture high resolution images, temperature data, or other sensor data to quantify the plant stress level or plant canopy characteristics during the experiment. | 10-18-2012 |
20150068119 | Automated Gravimetric Screening Platform System and Method - A method for controlling soil moisture to perform water deficit experiments on a plurality of plants located in soil contained within a plurality of pots supported in a plurality of openings of a stationary platform includes lifting the plurality of pots with a plurality of load cell modules and weighing each of the plurality of pots with the load cell modules. The method also includes determining whether each pot needs to be watered based on the weight of the pot and the water deficit experiment, watering the pots through the load cell modules, if necessary, and lowering the plurality of load cell modules so that the plurality of pots are supported by the platform. | 03-12-2015 |
20150068120 | Automated Gravimetric Screening Platform System and Method - A pot for use with system for controlling soil moisture in a plurality of potted plants to perform water deficit experiments includes a body portion having an open top end and a bottom end, and a flange coupled to the body portion adjacent the top end. The flange is configured to engage a platform to hold the body portion within an opening of the platform. The pot also includes a fluid reservoir having a bottom portion located adjacent the bottom end of the body portion, a plurality of vertically extending fluid channels extending upwardly toward the top end of the body portion, a fill opening located at the bottom end of the body portion in communication with the bottom portion of the fluid reservoir, and a check valve coupled to the fill opening to permit fluid to be supplied to the fluid reservoir from the bottom end of the body portion through fill opening and the check valve. | 03-12-2015 |
Jeremy H. Donaldson, Corvallis, OR US
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20100283120 | FUSE CHAMBERS ON A SUBSTRATE - Embodiments of a system with first means for forming a chamber adjacent to a component formed on a substrate and a single orifice between the chamber and a first surface of the first means that is opposite a second surface of the first means adjacent to the substrate and second means for enclosing the chamber on at least a portion of the first surface that encompasses the single orifice are disclosed. | 11-11-2010 |
Jeremy Harlan Donaldson, Corvallis, OR US
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20090011185 | Dice with polymer ribs - The present disclosure is drawn to embodiments of dies having polymer ribs. | 01-08-2009 |
20090025635 | FLUID EJECTOR DEVICE - Embodiments of a fluid ejector device are disclosed. | 01-29-2009 |
Jeremy Hartan Donaldson, Corvallis, OR US
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20100304496 | FLUID DISPENSER WITH LOW SURFACE ENERGY ORIFICE LAYER FOR PRECISE FLUID DISPENSING - The present invention is embodied in a method for precisely dispensing fluid, including treating an orifice of a fluid dispensing apparatus during a fabrication process by applying a low surface energy material layer onto the orifice, adjusting a thickness of the low surface energy material coating to a predetermined threshold and limiting backpressure of a low dead volume fluid delivery system coupled to the orifice to reduce interference or interruptions for precisely dispensing the fluid. | 12-02-2010 |
John K. Donaldson, Tampa, FL US
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20090242015 | Photovoltaic Roofing Elements, Laminates, Systems and Kits - The present invention relates generally to the photovoltaic generation of electrical energy. The present invention relates more particularly to photovoltaic systems and roofing products for use in photovoltaically generating electrical energy. One aspect of the invention is a photovoltaic roofing element including: a roofing substrate; one or more photovoltaic elements disposed on the roofing substrate; a first electrical terminus and a second electrical terminus, the one or more photovoltaic elements being connected in series between the first electrical terminus and the second electrical terminus; a third electrical terminus and a fourth electrical terminus; and a return electrical path connecting the third electrical terminus to the fourth electrical terminus. | 10-01-2009 |
John K. Donaldson, Newtown Square, PA US
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20080236079 | Process of Treating a Synthetic Shingle and Shingle Made Thereby - Synthetic shingles are made and treated, such that upper surfaces thereof that are to be weather-exposed in the installed condition, are scuffed, abraded, or scraped in such a manner that different visual appearances occur between abraded zones and unabraded (or lesser abraded) depressions, to enhance the natural-appearing materials that the synthetic shingles are designed to resemble. The shingles and the abrading medium have motion relative to each other. The abrading medium may take on various forms, such as a roller, a brush, a pad, etc. Some portions of the upper surface of the shingle remain unabraded, preferably being those portions that are depressed relative to higher portions of the shingle. The shingle may be of a single layer construction, or a multi-layer laminate. | 10-02-2008 |
20120227347 | Laminated Shingle with Wider Nailing Zone - A multiple-layer laminated shingle and a method of making the shingle are provided, in which at least one thermal set adhesive of high temperature resistance is applied for securing the shingle layers together, to reduce reliance on a roofer having to fasten (via nails, staples or other fasteners) through a narrow headlap zone of a posterior shingle layer in order to secure the posterior shingle layer to a roof; such that a vertically wide portion of the headlap area of the anterior shingle layer is presented to the roofer as a nailing zone. | 09-13-2012 |
20140331589 | Laminated Shingle with Wider Nailing Zone - A multiple-layer laminated shingle and a method of making the shingle are provided, in which at least one adhesive of high temperature resistance is applied for securing the shingle layers together, to reduce reliance on a roofer having to fasten (via nails, staples or other fatteners) through a narrow headlap zone of a posterior shingle layer in order to secure the posterior shingle layer to a roof; such that a vertically wide portion of the headlap area of the anterior shingle layer is presented to the roofer as of nailing zone. | 11-13-2014 |
Joseph Donaldson, Wheaton, IL US
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20090071018 | METHOD OF SHARPENING A CARPENTER'S PENCIL - A carpenter's pencil sharpener is designed for cutting a point on a carpenter's pencil that defines a longitudinal axis and has a maximum width or dimension (MD) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The sharpener has a contouring portion defining a rotational axis, a pencil point contour surface and a blade. The sharpener also has a centering portion at least rotationally fixed to the contouring portion. The centering portion has a non-rotating, cylindrical, inner surface and an outer end defining an aperture for receiving the carpenter's pencil. The cylindrical surface has an inner diameter (ID) dimensioned to fit the maximum dimension (MD) of the carpenter's pencil, and is large enough to permit rotation of the carpenter's pencil within the cylindrical surface. The centering portion also has a length (L) generally parallel to the rotational axis and measured from the contouring portion to the outer end for maintaining the carpenter's pencil parallel to the axis. With this configuration, radial motion of the carpenter's pencil relative to the rotational axis is limited when the carpenter's pencil is rotated within the inner surface. | 03-19-2009 |
Joseph Mark Donaldson, Jefferson, LA US
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20110315698 | Multiple Straw Fluid Dispenser - A multiple straw fluid dispenser is disclosed including a cap assembly containing two or more straws, each of the straws are accessible to one or more users for the purpose of drinking one or more fluids. Each straw includes a back flow prevention means allowing users to drink a fluid or fluids independent of other users and or other fluids. The fluid dispenser may be used in a conjunction with a multiple compartment fluid storage container or a single compartment storage container. | 12-29-2011 |
Joshua M. Donaldson US
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20110178279 | DEVELOPMENT OF MASKED THERAPEUTIC ANTIBODIES TO LIMIT OFF-TARGET EFFECTS: APPLICATION TO ANTI-EGFR ANTIBODIES - In one embodiment, a masked monoclonal antibody (mAb) is provided, the mAb, encoded by a nucleic acid sequence or an amino acid sequence molecule comprising a signal sequence, a masking epitope sequence, a linker sequence that is cleavable by a protease specific to a target tissue; and an antibody or a functional fragment thereof. In another embodiment, a cross-masked mAb heterodimer complex is provided, comprising a first masked mAb, comprising a first signal sequence, a first masking epitope sequence, a first linker that is cleavable by a protease specific to a target tissue, and a first antibody or fragment thereof; and a second masked mAb, comprising a second signal sequence, a second masking epitope sequence, a second linker that is cleavable by a protease specific to a target tissue, and a second antibody or fragment thereof. | 07-21-2011 |
Joshua Michael Donaldson, Lumberton, NJ US
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20120301400 | MEDITOPES AND MEDITOPE-BINDING ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - Antibodies and meditopes that bind to the antibodies are provided, as well as complexes, compositions and combinations containing the meditopes and antibodies, and methods of producing, using, testing, and screening the same, including therapeutic and diagnostic methods and uses. | 11-29-2012 |
Justin Donaldson, Corvallis, OR US
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20100088273 | REAL-TIME VISUALIZATION OF USER CONSUMPTION OF MEDIA ITEMS - A computer implemented method for displaying real-time computer mediated user consumption data, comprising: accessing consumption data corresponding to real-time computer mediated user consumption behavior; parsing the consumption data to identify one or more events comprising one or more instances of consumption data and wherein each event is associated with a user; adding the events to an event stack comprising a predetermined stack limit; and storing the consumption data for each event in a data structure configured to correlate related consumption data and provide a temporal context to the stored consumption data wherein addition of graphical symbols to a visualization display is responsive to the arrangement of the consumption data in the data structure. | 04-08-2010 |
Justin Donaldson, Bloomington, IN US
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20100328312 | PERSONAL MUSIC RECOMMENDATION MAPPING - Scale free network datasets, such as music tracks, playlists and other media item recommendations are analyzed and presented in a graphic map display (FIG. | 12-30-2010 |
Keith W. Donaldson, Buffalo Grove, IL US
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20110045218 | DYNAMIC INKS AND COATINGS - Harmful chemicals and/or organisms are neutralized or reduced in concentration by reaction with a protective chemical applied thinly as a coating on a surface facing the internal volume of an enclosure that can contain a product to be protected. The surface can be the inward surface of an enclosure or an included sheet or other item within the enclosure, optionally adhered to the enclosure or to the product. Exemplary protective chemicals include particulate copper and silver, especially as metal flakes, sized to correspond to the pigments in an ink. The protection is normally sufficient with about 10% of the particle surface area exposed, or in an enclosure that is incomplete or foraminous, a higher concentration can be employed or the protection can be shorter lived. | 02-24-2011 |
Kelly Horne Donaldson, Durham, NC US
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20100056525 | 5- AND 6- SUBSTITUTED BENZIMIDAZOLE THIOPHENE COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides 5- and 6-substituted benzimidazole thiophene compounds pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, processes for preparing the same and their use as pharmaceutical agents. | 03-04-2010 |
20110190280 | Thiazole And Oxazole Kinase Inhibitors - The present invention provides thiazole and oxazole compounds, compositions containing the same, as well as processes for the preparation and methods for their use as pharmaceutical agents. | 08-04-2011 |
20110319392 | Thiazole Sulfonamide And Oxazole Sulfonamide Kinase Inhibitors - The present invention provides thiazole sulfonamide and oxazole sulfonamide compounds, compositions containing the same, as well as processes for the preparation and methods for their use as pharmaceutical agents. | 12-29-2011 |
Kurt Donaldson, Bloomington, MN US
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20100037412 | PORTABLE GOLGF CLUB GROOVE SHARPENING TOOL - A portable golf club groove sharpening tool having a sharpener and a groove smoothening material made of metal and a wiping portion. The sharpener material is tapered to fit in a typical golf club groove and may be adjustable to fit variations in club groove distances. In one motion the tool of the present invention sharpens the grooves and in a reversal of said motion smoothens the groove. | 02-18-2010 |
Mark Donaldson US
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20090161885 | Component for noise reducing earphone - An active noise reduction (ANR) component for provision in an earphone housing is disclosed. The device includes a driver and a sensing microphone, the driver and sensing microphone being housed in a component housing. The earphone housing has an outlet passageway from the ANR component to an auditory canal. The ANR component is adapted for use with a controller to provide active noise reduction to the auditory canal over a predetermined range of physical dimensions or acoustic parameters of the housing outlet passageway. The ANR component can thus be used with different housings which simplifies the design process for producing ANR earphone products. | 06-25-2009 |
Mark Douglas Donaldson, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090108008 | STACKABLE CONTAINER - A container for storing welding electrodes includes a container body and a container cap constructed via thermoplastic injection molding. The container is constructed with walls that define an interior region and complementary upper and lower surfaces. When multiple containers are stacked together, the upper surface of one container engages the lower surface of an adjacent container thereby restraining lateral movement between the containers. However, the configuration of the upper and lower surfaces allows for longitudinal movement between the containers. | 04-30-2009 |
20130310967 | INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides an inventory management system that offers significant improvement over existing systems by automating requests to restock inventory. The present disclosure details an inventory management system that provides real time visibility to stock levels and streamlines materials management activities, while addressing the issues of human resource misallocations, inaccurate inventory data management and related out of stock conditions. Moreover, the system of the present disclosure promotes a high level of confidence in inventory data that enables on-hand inventory levels to be reduced, thereby reducing costs and waste. | 11-21-2013 |
Mark Livingston Donaldson, Provo, UT US
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20110315698 | Multiple Straw Fluid Dispenser - A multiple straw fluid dispenser is disclosed including a cap assembly containing two or more straws, each of the straws are accessible to one or more users for the purpose of drinking one or more fluids. Each straw includes a back flow prevention means allowing users to drink a fluid or fluids independent of other users and or other fluids. The fluid dispenser may be used in a conjunction with a multiple compartment fluid storage container or a single compartment storage container. | 12-29-2011 |
Patricia J. Donaldson, Pittsford, NY US
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20080239341 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CONSISTENT COLOR QUALITY - A system and method control a consistent color quality of overlay colors and single separations of color. The method determines a first error for a first separation of a first color, wherein the first error has a first sign. The method identifies a second error for a second separation of a second color, wherein the second color is a different color than the first color, wherein the second error is based on an actual density value for toner particles printed transferred from the second separation, wherein the second error has a second sign. The method compares the first sign of the first error and the second sign of the second error. The method converges the actual density value of the second separation to a target position when the first sign is a different sign than the second sign. | 10-02-2008 |
20090296175 | TONE REPRODUCTION CURVE LINEARIZATION - A marking device is controlled to mark a media sheet with halftone dots selected from a set of image halftone dot representations. The marking device is controlled to mark a monitored surface with halftone dots selected from a set of control halftone dot representations to form test patches of different nominal marking densities. Measured marking densities are acquired using a density sensor for the test patches marked on the monitored surface. The set of control halftone dot representations is updated based on the measured marking densities and the nominal marking densities. | 12-03-2009 |
20130038657 | In Situ Calibration Of Multiple Printheads To Reference Ink Targets - A method for calibrating in situ a plurality of printheads in an imaging device has been developed. Firing signals operate a plurality of printheads to form ink test patterns on an image receiving member. Reflectance measurements of light reflected from the test patterns and optical density measurements for a portion of the patterns formed by only one printhead in the plurality of printheads are used to adjust the firing signals and enable the printheads to print within a predetermined range about an average reflectance value and a predetermined optical density. | 02-14-2013 |
20130155140 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CORRECTING MEDIA SHIFT DURING IDENTIFICATION OF PRINTHEAD ROLL - A method for aligning a printhead to compensate for printhead roll when an image receiving member moves laterally during printing has been developed. The method includes generating at different times a plurality of marks in a process direction with different inkjets in a printhead and identifying relationships between marks in each plurality. Lateral motion is thereby detected and removed from the analysis identifying the magnitude of the roll corresponding to the locations of the marks in the pluralities of marks. | 06-20-2013 |
20130187972 | In Situ Calibration Of Multiple Printheads To Reference Ink Targets - A method for calibrating in situ a plurality of printheads in an imaging device has been developed. Firing signals operate a plurality of printheads to form ink test patterns on an image receiving member. Reflectance measurements of light reflected from the test patterns and optical density measurements for a portion of the patterns formed by only one printhead in the plurality of printheads are used to adjust the firing signals and enable the printheads to print within a predetermined range about an average reflectance value and a predetermined optical density. | 07-25-2013 |
20130201245 | METHOD OF PRINTHEAD CALIBRATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE PRINTHEADS - A method of identifying positions of a plurality of printheads in a printer is described. The printer identifies the positions of each of the plurality of printheads with reference to image data of a printed test pattern. The printer calibrates one or more printheads using only a single test pattern to correct registration errors in the printheads. | 08-08-2013 |
20140015882 | System and Method for Sub-Pixel Ink Drop Adjustment for Process Direction Registration - A method of operating an inkjet printer reduces ink drop placement errors in a process direction. The method includes generating firing signals for inkjets in a printhead at a first frequency and initiating the generation of the firing signals to a first plurality of inkjets in the printhead at a second frequency, the first frequency being greater than the second frequency. | 01-16-2014 |
20150017271 | Digital Manufacturing System For Printing Three-Dimensional Objects On A Rotating Surface - A printer forms a three-dimensional object on a rotating substrate. The printer includes a first driver to rotate the substrate past at least one printhead at a predetermined velocity and a controller to operate the printhead to eject material onto the substrate to form the object. A second driver is operated to move the position of the printhead perpendicular to the substrate to maintain a predetermined gap between the printhead and the layer of material most distant from the substrate. The second driver is further operable to move the position of the printhead parallel to the substrate to adjust a resolution of the ejected material. The controller interpolates an alternating signal generated from a position encoder to adjust the operation of the printhead based on the rotational position and velocity of the substrate. | 01-15-2015 |
20150017272 | Digital Manufacturing System For Printing Three-Dimensional Objects On A Rotating Core - A printer forms a three-dimensional object on a rotating substrate. The printer includes a frame that supports a cylindrical member and at least one printhead such that the first printhead is positioned to eject material onto an outer surface of the cylindrical member. The frame is movable between a first position that rotatably supports the cylindrical member and a second position that enables transfer of the cylindrical member to and from the frame. A controller operates the printhead to eject material onto the rotating cylindrical member to form the object. The controller interpolates a periodic signal generated from a position encoder to adjust the operation of the printhead based on the rotational position and velocity of the cylindrical member. The controller operates a driver to move the frame to the second position to enable removal of the cylindrical member from the printer. | 01-15-2015 |
20150077454 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PRINTHEAD CALIBRATION WITH REDUCED NUMBER OF ACTIVE INKJETS - A method for printhead location identification includes identifying a plurality of amplitudes for a portion of pixel columns in image data generated from a portion of an image receiving surface in which marks formed by an inkjet in the printhead are printed. The amplitudes are generated from a portion of each pixel column including expected locations for a portion of the printed marks in a process direction. The method further includes identifying a cross-process location of the inkjet from a pixel column corresponding to a pixel column with a maximum local amplitude value and storing the location of the inkjet in a memory for printhead registration. | 03-19-2015 |
Patricia Joanne Donaldson, Pittsford, NY US
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20090296106 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TONER REPRODUCTION CURVE LINEARIZATION USING LEAST SQUARES SOLUTION OF MONOTONE SPLINE FUNCTIONS - Methods are presented for calibrating or characterizing a printing system with respect to at least one color, in which a toner reproduction curve (TRC) is measured and curve-fitted according to a least squares solution using a set of spline basis functions having high spline density in regions of high TRC curvature and/or high measurement noise, with the weights of the spline functions being restricted to positive values to maintain monotonicity of the TRC. | 12-03-2009 |
20090296154 | OFF-GRAY BALANCE CALIBRATION FOR EXTENDED COLOR GAMUT - A marking device is provided which is capable of operating in a standard output color gamut mode or a non-standard output color gamut mode. The device includes: a color manager that performs color processing on input color data in accordance with a calibration of the device; and, a marking engine that applied colorants to an image-receiving medium in accordance with output from the color manager. Suitably, when the device is operating in the non-standard mode, then the calibration of the device which is conducted is an off-gray balance calibration. | 12-03-2009 |
20130265598 | OFF-GRAY BALANCE CALIBRATION FOR EXTENDED COLOR GAMUT - A printing system and associated method is provided which is capable of operating in a standard output color gamut mode and/or a non-standard output color gamut mode. According to an exemplary method, the printing system non-standard output color gamut mode is associated with an off-gray balance calibration to extend the gamut of the printing system to include colors outside the gamut associated with the standard output color gamut mode. | 10-10-2013 |
20140313256 | Method For Calibrating Optical Detector Operation With Marks Formed On A Moving Image Receiving Surface In A Printer - A method for calibration of an optical sensor to scan printed marks in a printer includes operating inkjets to form printed marks on an image receiving surface and activating the optical sensor after the image receiving surface moves a predetermined distance to generate scanned image data of a region of the image receiving surface that is longer than the region containing the printed marks. The method includes identifying an error between the location of the printed marks in the scanned image data and a predetermined expected location for the marks, and adjustment of the distance that the image receiving surface moves prior to activation of the optical sensor to correct the error. | 10-23-2014 |
Patricia Joanne Donaldson US
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20090129801 | SPECULAR DIFFUSE BALANCE CORRECTION METHOD - According to the invention, a method is provided for calculating a Fractional Area Coverage (FAC) for determining the density of toner to evaluate the effectiveness of a xerographic printing process. The amount of diffuse light being reflected at the specular angle is determined during densitometer calibration and subsequent specular sensor readings are corrected by subtracting a fraction of the diffuse sensor signal from the specular sensor signal. Also provided is a computer readable media having stored computer executable instructions, wherein the computer executable instructions, when executed by a computer, directs a computer to perform a method for calculating a FAC for determining the density of toner to evaluate the effectiveness of a xerographic printing process. | 05-21-2009 |
Robert Donaldson, Duluth, GA US
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20090313598 | POST-MERGER INTEGRATION SYSTEMS - A stand-alone, menu-driven integration system software package is disclosed. The integration system can include a task library, a planning system, a projection system, a comparator system, and a reporting system. The task library can maintain a list of integration tasks for execution after closing of a merger between two or more organizations. Before closing, the planning system receives estimated date related to each task. After closing of the merger, execution of the integration tasks begins. The projection system can receive an action plan for each integration task. The action plans can be updated regularly, such that the projection system can maintain an accurate, current projection of results of the integrations tasks. The comparator system can monitor progression of the integration by comparing planned and desired data, receiving in the planning system, to projected data, received in the projection system. The reporting system can provide reports to monitor the integration. | 12-17-2009 |
Robert W. Donaldson, Eureka, MO US
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20090267354 | UNITARY LATCH, BLAST LOCK, AND RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE DOOR - An assembly is provided for opening a heavy weight door, such as on a military vehicle, by an occupant in the vehicle. The assembly includes a latch module with a catch and rotor adapted to engage and disengage the striker on the door frame, a blast lock module including a pawl adapted to engage and disengage the door frame, and a release handle module with a single interior handle for controlling the engagement and disengagement of the latch and blast lock modules. The three modules are pre-assembled on a carrier plate so as to form a rigid, unitary assembly for mounting on the inside of the door. When a person chooses to exit the vehicle, the handle is actuated so as to retract the blast lock and then release the latch. When the door is closed, a person inside the vehicle can actuate the handle so as to engage the blast lock for safety. | 10-29-2009 |
20110204675 | INTUITIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR POWER ASSISTED VEHICLE DOORS - A heavy vehicle door or ramp is opened and closed using an intuitive control system. The door includes a latch assembly, a lock assembly, and a power unit to assist in opening and closing the door. The door includes an interior joy stick handle and an exterior lever handle. From outside the vehicle, the door is opened and closed by pivoting the lever handle downwardly and upwardly, respectively. From the interior of the vehicle, the joy stick handle is pulled inwardly to close the door and push outwardly to open the door. Pivoting the joystick handle forwardly engages the blast locks, while pivoting the joystick handle rearwardly unlatches the latch assembly and disengages the blast locks. The power assist unit is actuated by pivotal movement of the outside door handle and lateral pivotal movement of the interior joystick handle. Perimeter bump strips offer safety functions to prevent injuries when remote function is active. | 08-25-2011 |
20120174489 | INTUITIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR POWER ASSISTED VEHICLE DOORS - A heavy vehicle door or ramp is opened and closed using an intuitive control system. The door includes a latch assembly, a lock assembly, and a power unit to assist in opening and closing the door. The door includes an interior joy stick handle and an exterior lever handle. From outside the vehicle, the door is opened and closed by pivoting the lever handle downwardly and upwardly, respectively. From the interior of the vehicle, the joy stick handle is pulled inwardly to close the door and pushed outwardly to open the door. Pivoting the joystick handle forwardly engages the blast locks, while pivoting the joystick handle rearwardly unlatches the latch assembly and disengages the blast locks. The power assist unit is actuated by pivotal movement of the outside door handle and lateral pivotal movement of the interior joystick handle. | 07-12-2012 |
20120175893 | INTUITIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR POWER ASSISTED VEHICLE DOORS - A heavy vehicle door or ramp is opened and closed using an intuitive control system. The door includes a latch assembly, a lock assembly, and a power unit to assist in opening and closing the door. The door includes an interior joy stick handle and an exterior lever handle. From outside the vehicle, the door is opened and closed by pivoting the lever handle downwardly and upwardly, respectively. From the interior of the vehicle, the joy stick handle is pulled inwardly to close the door and pushed outwardly to open the door. Pivoting the joystick handle forwardly engages the blast locks, while pivoting the joystick handle rearwardly unlatches the latch assembly and disengages the blast locks. The power assist unit is actuated by pivotal movement of the outside door handle and lateral pivotal movement of the interior joystick handle. | 07-12-2012 |
Roger Donaldson, White Stone, VA US
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20100263899 | METHOD FOR APPLYING INSULATION WITH RESPECT TO AN ELECTRICAL BOX AND AN ELECTRICAL BOX FOR RECEIVING INSULATION WITH RESPECT THERETO - An electrical box includes a top side wall, a right side wall, a bottom side wall, a left side wall, and a rear side wall. At least one check valve is disposed in an opening through at least one of the top side wall, the right side wall, the bottom side wall, the left side wall, or the rear side wall. The check valve defines a central opening through which insulation may be introduced to fill an air gap at least one of behind or around the electrical box. A method for introducing insulation through the electrical box also is described. | 10-21-2010 |
20110095150 | SECURITY MOUNT - A security mounts includes a shield surrounding a socket head screw. The shield has a hole in it that generally aligns with the socket portion of the socket head screw. The perimeter of the shield hole has a geometric shape that corresponds to the geometric shape of the cross section of the shank of a wrench used to turn the socket head screw. An unconventional tool has a reduced cross section portion of the shank that is able to rotate around in the shield hole. | 04-28-2011 |
20120132455 | METHOD FOR APPLYING INSULATION WITH RESPECT TO AN ELECTRICAL BOX AND AN ELECTRICAL BOX FOR RECEIVING INSULATION WITH RESPECT THERETO - An electrical box includes a top side wall, a right side wall, a bottom side wall, a left side wall, and a rear side wall, At least one check valve is disposed through at least one of the top side wall, the right side wall, the bottom side wall, the left side wall, or the rear side wall. The check valve defines a central opening through which insulation may be introduced to fill an air gap at least one of behind or around the electrical box. The check valve includes a plurality of flexible fingers extending inwardly from the wall to a predetermined location to define the central opening. The flexible fingers are separated from one another by gaps. The flexible fingers are integrally formed with the wall. | 05-31-2012 |
Scott Donaldson, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120115795 | Regulation of Sodium Channels by PLUNC Proteins - The present invention relates to the ability of PLUNC proteins, such as SPLUNC1 and SPLUNC2, to bind to sodium channels and inhibit activation of the sodium channels. The invention further relates to methods for regulating of sodium absorption and fluid volume and treating disorders responsive to modulating sodium absorption by modulating the binding of PLUNC proteins to sodium channels. | 05-10-2012 |
Scott B. Donaldson, Blacksburg, VA US
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20120001002 | Drive Circuit with Integrated Power Factor Correction for Blender/Shaver Machine - Embodiments of the invention provide a machine that blends liquids and/or shaves ice. The machine includes a motor and a control system with an integrated power factor correction circuit and a drive circuit. The integrated power factor correction circuit receives input power from a mains power line, reduces noise transmitted to the mains power line, and provides a boosted, regulated output voltage. The drive circuit is connected to the motor and uses the regulated output voltage in order to control an effective voltage applied to the motor substantially independent of the voltage and frequency of the input power. | 01-05-2012 |
Steven Donaldson, City Of Portland, OR US
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20080261183 | Device for treating stuttering and method of using the same - A method of treating a person for stuttering that comprises providing sensory stimulation that alternates between the right and left side of person's body. In one preferred embodiment this stimulation is performed by applying a stream of sound pulses, alternating between the ears, by an auditory stimulation device. Such a device would include a sound signal production unit and a pair of auditory ear-pieces designed so as to not entirely occlude the ear canals. | 10-23-2008 |
Stuart Donaldson US
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20120232678 | SYSTEM FOR SCHEDULING USING AN EXTERNAL CALENDARING SERVICE - A building control system incorporating an external calendar service, having a schedule subsystem, a schedule synchronization subsystem connected to the schedule subsystem, and an external calendar configuration subsystem connected to the schedule synchronization subsystem. The schedule subsystem may have a schedule object, a building schedule mechanism for activating different subsystems in a building based on a configuration of a building schedule, and a schedule change mechanism for creating, configuring and/or changing the building schedule. | 09-13-2012 |
Stuart Donaldson, Bothell, WA US
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20110022190 | SYSTEM FOR SCHEDULING USING AN EXTERNAL CALENDARING SERVICE - A building control system incorporating an external calendar service, having a schedule subsystem, a schedule synchronization subsystem connected to the schedule subsystem, and an external calendar configuration subsystem connected to the schedule synchronization subsystem. The schedule subsystem may have a schedule object, a building schedule mechanism for activating different subsystems in a building based on a configuration of a building schedule, and a schedule change mechanism for creating, configuring and/or changing the building schedule. | 01-27-2011 |
Stuart Donaldson, Redmond, WA US
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20120166992 | SYSTEM HAVING A BUILDING CONTROL DEVICE WITH ON-DEMAND OUTSIDE SERVER FUNCTIONALITY - A system having a building control device with on-demand outside server functionality. It may have a building control device connected to a thin user interface client and/or a rich client user interface. The building control device may be connected to an external server from a computing cloud environment to extend the functionality, storage and processing, among other things, of the building control device. | 06-28-2012 |
Stuart G. Donaldson, Bothell, MN US
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20090048691 | EMBEDDED BUILDING CONROLLER WITH STORED SOFTWARE LICENSE INFORMATION - A building controller unit having a building controller adapted to control one or more building components of a building, and a license file stored within the building controller unit for storing software license information. In some cases, the building controller unit may include a license server for granting and/or denying software access requests from one or more software applications running external to the building controller unit based on the software license information stored in the building controller unit. | 02-19-2009 |
20090055765 | CONFIGURABLE BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM DISPLAY - A system and method for displaying information on a display of a building control system. In one illustrative embodiment, a display controller is provided that includes a configuration mechanism for configuring the information that is to be displayed on the display. The configuration mechanism may include one or more user definable object description reference strings that include tokens that identify which device and/or object information to display on the display. | 02-26-2009 |
20090259342 | SURROGATE-BASED CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for surrogate control of a space that incurs an ineffective sensor connection with its controller for running environmental conditioning equipment to maintain the space at one or more certain environmental parameters such as temperature. A selection of a surrogate space from which the surrogate control is obtained, may be made by correlation of data over time and specifications of other spaces in a building complex. The surrogate control may be from the controller of the space selected for control of the space having the ineffective sensor connection. The surrogate space may be a construct of one or more spaces. It may be based on a virtual space that combines behaviors of other spaces for a good match. Diagnostics may be effected from information about spaces in the system. | 10-15-2009 |
Susan Donaldson, Allison Park, PA US
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20110098394 | COATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ALKOXYSILANE, A POLYSILOXANE, AND A PLURALITY OF PARTICLES - The present invention is directed to a coating composition, such as a substantially clear coating composition, which comprises (1) an alkoxysilane, (2) a polysiloxane, (3) a plurality of particles, and (4) curing agent that is reactive with the polysiloxane. The coating composition of the present invention can exhibit increased physical properties, such as scratch resistance, when compared to similar coating compositions that lack the components disclosed herein. | 04-28-2011 |
20120101189 | THERMOSETTING FILM-FORMING COMPOSITIONS THAT PRODUCE ATRANE-CONTAINING CURED COATINGS - The invention includes a thermosetting film-forming composition comprising a polytrialkanolamine reacted with a crosslinking agent composition. The composition forms a three-dimensional crosslinked network having atrane-containing linkages. | 04-26-2012 |
20140272434 | COATING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CYCLIC CARBONATE AMINE RESINS - The present disclosure describes cyclic carbonate-amine resin coating compositions including an amino functional silicon resin component, where the cyclic carbonate-amine resin coating displays improved oxidation resistance and durability. The coating compositions are isocyanate free and may be cured a low temperatures to provide a durable coating. In specific embodiments, the described coating compositions may be used as a mono-coat on a surface of an article, without any undercoating or primer layers. | 09-18-2014 |
Susan F. Donaldson, Allison Park, PA US
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20090078156 | LOW TEMPERATURE, MOISTURE CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed are low temperature, moisture curable coating compositions, related coated substrates, and methods for coating a substrate. The coating compositions include an ungelled, secondary amine-containing Michael addition reaction product of reactants including a compound comprising more than one site of ethylenic unsaturation, and an aminofunctional silane. | 03-26-2009 |
20090111912 | LOW TEMPERATURE, MOISTURE CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed are low temperature, moisture curable coating compositions, related coated substrates, and methods for coating a substrate. The coating compositions include an ungelled, secondary amine-containing Michael addition reaction product of reactants including a compound comprising more than one site of ethylenic unsaturation, and an aminofunctional silane. | 04-30-2009 |
20090205537 | LOW TEMPERATURE, MOISTURE CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed are low temperature, moisture curable coating compositions, related coated substrates, and methods for coating a substrate. The coating compositions include an ungelled, secondary amine-containing Michael addition reaction product of reactants including a compound comprising more than one site of ethylenic unsaturation, and an aminofunctional silane. | 08-20-2009 |
20090232994 | LOW TEMPERATURE, MOISTURE CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed are low temperature, moisture curable coating compositions, related coated substrates, and methods for coating a substrate. The coating compositions include an ungelled, secondary amine-containing Michael addition reaction product of reactants including a compound comprising more than one site of ethylenic unsaturation, and an aminofunctional silane. | 09-17-2009 |
20110294942 | PIGMENT DISPERSIONS, RELATED COATING COMPOSITIONS AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are pigment dispersions and coating compositions that include such pigment dispersions. The pigment dispersions include: (a) a pigment; (b) an acid functional, hydroxyl functional and secondary amine functional acrylic polymer having a weight average molecular weight of at least 11,000; and (c) a liquid carrier comprising an organic solvent. | 12-01-2011 |
20120165430 | NON-AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS COMPRISING A NONLINEAR ACRYLIC STABILIZER - A non-aqueous dispersion comprising the dispersion polymerization reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a nonlinear, random acrylic polymer stabilizer wherein the polymerization reaction product comprises epoxy functionality is disclosed. Related coatings, methods, and substrates are also disclosed. | 06-28-2012 |
20130034741 | BRANCHED POLYESTER POLYMERS COMPRISING ISOPHTHALIC ACID AND COATINGS COMPRISING THE SAME - A branched polyester prepared as the reaction product of a polyacid comprising at least 90 mole % isophthalic acid, including its ester and/or anhydride, and a polyol comprising a tri- or higher-functional polyol is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings. | 02-07-2013 |
20130237638 | LOW TEMPERATURE, MOISTURE CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Low temperature, moisture curable coating compositions, related coated substrates, and methods for coating a substrate are described. The coating compositions include an ungelled, secondary amine-containing Michael addition reaction product of reactants including a compound comprising more than one site of ethylenic unsaturation, and an aminofunctional silane. | 09-12-2013 |
20140163141 | NON-AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS COMPRISING A NONLINEAR ACRYLIC STABILIZER AND CYCLIC CARBONATE FUNCTIONALITY - A non-aqueous dispersion comprising the dispersion polymerization reaction product of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a nonlinear, random acrylic polymer stabilizer wherein the polymerization reaction product comprises cyclic carbonate functionality is disclosed. Related coatings, methods, and substrates are also disclosed. | 06-12-2014 |
20140256874 | CURABLE SOLID PARTICULATE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to curable solid particulate compositions that include: (a) a first reactant having at least two cyclic carbonate groups; and (b) a second reactant having at least two active hydrogen groups that are reactive with the cyclic carbonate groups of the first reactant. With some embodiments, the first reactant is a polyol residue having at least two cyclic carbonate groups, such as bisphenol A that has been reacted with epichlorohydrin, and in which the oxirane groups thereof have been converted to cyclic carbonate groups. The active hydrogen groups of the second reactant, with some embodiments, are each independently selected from hydroxyl groups, thiol groups, and amine groups. The curable solid particulate compositions, with some embodiments, are in the form of curable powder coating compositions. | 09-11-2014 |
Susan Fundy Donaldson, Allison Park, PA US
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20120130039 | CURABLE COMPOSITIONS THAT FORM A POLYUREA DEMONSTRATING ELONGATION PROPERTIES OVER A LARGE TEMPERATURE RANGE - Curable compositions are provided comprising: | 05-24-2012 |
Thomas E. Donaldson, Falls Church, VA US
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20110276566 | Displaying Search Results - Website search results obtained from searching multiple electronic information stores may be displayed transparently without distinguishing the electronic information store. The search may be performed by a web host and may include receiving at least one search term that then is compared with first electronic information within a first electronic information store to determine whether matches exist, where the first electronic information includes content provided by an internal source. The search term also is compared with second electronic information within a second electronic information store to determine whether matches exist, where the second electronic information includes content provided by an external source. Results are displayed based on matches that are determined to exist with the first electronic information and the second electronic information. The results are combined in a single list of results. | 11-10-2011 |
20130066907 | Enabling a Search for Both Local and Remote Electronic Content - A search for content may be performed. A query may be received from a user who is interacting with a first device. A first collection of content that is stored on the first device may be searched to identify local content that is related to the query. A second collection of content that is stored on a second device may be searched to identify remote content that is related to the query. The second device may be different from the first device and may be accessible through a network. Results that refer to both the identified local content and the identified remote content may be displayed to the user. | 03-14-2013 |
Thomas J. Donaldson, Gonzales, LA US
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20110020101 | Vegetation cutter support assembly - A support assembly for a vegetation-cutting unit is mountable on an all-terrain vehicle or other suitable vehicle. The propelling vehicle has an undercarriage frame, on which the support assembly is suspended. An undercarriage support bar is configured for detachable mounting on the undercarriage frame and an elongated lift arm is pivotally secured to the undercarriage support bar. A free end of the lift arm has a U-shaped yoke, which is secured to the vegetation-cutting unit. The bent aspect of the lift arm allows vegetation cutting along a steep slope. | 01-27-2011 |
William H. Donaldson, Middletown, RI US
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20100282151 | MAST TRACK WITH EXTERNAL HEADBOARD CAR - Disclosed are luff extrusions that solve problems of batten chafing and friction locking. The inventive luff extrusions provide batten end receptacles with channels for headboard cars. The luff extrusions absorb the wind-generated compressive forces exerted by the battens on the batten pockets and eliminate the need for sail slides. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282152 | MEGA YACHT MAST TRACKING SYSTEM WITH ARTICULATING SAIL FEEDER - Disclosed is an articulating sail feeder that solves problems associated with furling and reefing sails on yachts, particularly large yachts. The inventive sail feeder includes hinge tracks arranged in articulating column that bends and rotates freely, but limits the axial twist of the sail as during furling and reefing. The inventive hinge tracks have a cross section that includes a batten end receptacle with channels for headboard cars. Hinge tracks with the inventive cross section absorb the wind-generated compressive forces exerted by the battens on the batten pockets, reducing chafing, and eliminate the need for sail slides, which would otherwise lock the sail in place during furling and reefing. | 11-11-2010 |
20100282154 | SECTIONALIZED MAST TRACK - Disclosed is a sectionalized mast track that solves problems associated with furling and reefing sails on yachts, particularly large yachts. The inventive mast track includes mast track sections that are secured to a mast with hinges. Securing pins connect the sections to each other such that all the sections pivot together along the centerline defined by hinges. The securing mechanisms also make it possible to remove a single mast track section at a time. Embodiments of the inventive mast track have a cross section that absorbs wind-generated compressive forces exerted by battens, reducing chafing, and eliminates the need for sail slides, which would otherwise lock the sail in place during furling and reefing. The inventive mast track may also be configured to couple to an articulating sail feeder that bends and rotates freely, but limits the axial twist of the sail as during furling and reefing. | 11-11-2010 |
William R. Donaldson, Pittsford, NY US
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20090072811 | Pulse Measurement Apparatus and Method - An embodiment of the invention is directed to a pulse measuring system that measures a characteristic of an input pulse under test, particularly the pulse shape of a single-shot, nano-second duration, high shape-contrast optical or electrical pulse. An exemplary system includes a multi-stage, passive pulse replicator, wherein each successive stage introduces a fixed time delay to the input pulse under test, a repetitively-gated electronic sampling apparatus that acquires the pulse train including an entire waveform of each replica pulse, a processor that temporally aligns the replicated pulses, and an averager that temporally averages the replicated pulses to generate the pulse shape of the pulse under test. An embodiment of the invention is directed to a method for measuring an optical or an electrical pulse shape. The method includes the steps of passively replicating the pulse under test with a known time delay, temporally stacking the pulses, and temporally averaging the stacked pulses. An embodiment of the invention is directed to a method for increasing the dynamic range of a pulse measurement by a repetitively-gated electronic sampling device having a rated dynamic range capability, beyond the rated dynamic range of the sampling device; e.g., enhancing the dynamic range of an oscilloscope. The embodied technique can improve the SNR from about 300:1 to 1000:1. A dynamic range enhancement of four to seven bits may be achieved. | 03-19-2009 |
Willie L. Donaldson, Arlington, VA US
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20110035267 | AFFILIATE MANIPULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An affiliate manipulation system that permits consumers, ISPs, search engines and intermediaries to maximize affiliate program participation in transactions by or through them. The affiliate manipulation system accesses an affiliate-capable merchant through the Internet at the direction of a buyer or consumer through an ISP or search engine. An affiliate code for a preferred commercial agent is inserted into the purchase order. The preferred commercial agent is the buyer or consumer, ISP, search engine or other designated recipient. When the buyer initiates a purchase from the affiliate-capable merchant, the system inserts the affiliate code for the preferred commercial agent where there was no affiliate code, or replaces an existing affiliate code in favor of the preferred commercial agent. A purchase order is effected through the affiliate-capable merchant. The order is completed and credit for the sale is given to the preferred commercial agent, based upon the affiliate code. | 02-10-2011 |