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Eric R. Bechhoefer, New Haven, VT US
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20110125419 | DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR CONDITION-BASED MAINTENANCE - Generally, a system and method consistent with the present disclosure may provide a relatively low cost, relatively robust data acquisition and analysis system useful for condition-based maintenance. The system may be useful for condition-based maintenance in industrial applications, e.g., of equipment and/or machinery. The industrial monitoring system may be used, for example, to monitor a condition of rotating machinery, e.g., a wind turbine. The system and method may include data analysis that may be useful for anticipating a need for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of one or more components. | 05-26-2011 |
20120065901 | DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR CONDITION-BASED MAINTENANCE - Generally, a system and method consistent with the present disclosure may provide a relatively low cost, relatively robust data acquisition and analysis system useful for condition-based maintenance. The system may be useful for condition-based maintenance in industrial applications, e.g., of equipment and/or machinery. The industrial monitoring system may be used, for example, to monitor a condition of rotating machinery, e.g., a wind turbine. The system and method may include data analysis that may be useful for anticipating a need for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of one or more components. | 03-15-2012 |
20140163904 | Data Acquisition System for Condition-Based Maintenance - Generally, a system and method consistent with the present disclosure may provide a relatively low cost, relatively robust data acquisition and analysis system useful for condition-based maintenance. The system may be useful for condition-based maintenance in industrial applications, e.g., of equipment and/or machinery. The industrial monitoring system may be used, for example, to monitor a condition of rotating machinery, e.g., a wind turbine. The system and method may include data analysis that may be useful for anticipating a need for maintenance, repair and/or replacement of one or more components. | 06-12-2014 |
Eric R. Blomiley, Boise, ID US
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20080233700 | Methods of forming integrated circuitry - The invention includes semiconductor processing methods in which openings are formed to extend into a semiconductor substrate, and the substrate is then annealed around the openings to form cavities. The substrate is etched to expose the cavities, and the cavities are substantially filled with insulative material. The semiconductor substrate having the filled cavities therein can be utilized as a semiconductor-on-insulator-type structure, and transistor devices can be formed to be supported by the semiconductor material and to be over the cavities. In some aspects, the transistor devices have channel regions over the filled cavities, and in other aspects the transistor devices have source/drain regions over the filled cavities. The transistor devices can be incorporated into dynamic random access memory, and can be utilized in electronic systems. | 09-25-2008 |
20090236666 | Integrated Circuitry - Some embodiments include formation of at least one cavity in a first semiconductor material, followed by epitaxially growing a second semiconductor material over the first semiconductor material and bridging across the at least one cavity. The cavity may be left open, or material may be provided within the cavity. The material provided within the cavity may be suitable for forming, for example, one or more of electromagnetic radiation interaction components, transistor gates, insulative structures, and coolant structures. Some embodiments include one or more of transistor devices, electromagnetic radiation interaction components, transistor devices, coolant structures, insulative structures and gas reservoirs. | 09-24-2009 |
20100258857 | Method of Forming a Layer Comprising Epitaxial Silicon, and a Field Effect Transistor - This invention includes methods of forming layers comprising epitaxial silicon, and field effect transistors. In one implementation, a method of forming a layer comprising epitaxial silicon comprises epitaxially growing a silicon-comprising layer from an exposed monocrystalline material. The epitaxially grown silicon comprises at least one of carbon, germanium, and oxygen present at a total concentration of no greater than 1 atomic percent. In one implementation, the layer comprises a silicon germanium alloy comprising at least 1 atomic percent germanium, and further comprises at least one of carbon and oxygen at a total concentration of no greater than 1 atomic percent. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated. | 10-14-2010 |
20110210400 | Integrated Circuitry - Some embodiments include formation of at least one cavity in a first semiconductor material, followed by epitaxially growing a second semiconductor material over the first semiconductor material and bridging across the at least one cavity. The cavity may be left open, or material may be provided within the cavity. The material provided within the cavity may be suitable for forming, for example, one or more of electromagnetic radiation interaction components, transistor gates, insulative structures, and coolant structures. Some embodiments include one or more of transistor devices, electromagnetic radiation interaction components, transistor devices, coolant structures, insulative structures and gas reservoirs. | 09-01-2011 |
Eric R. Breihan, Carlsbad, CA US
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20090198801 | SELF SERVICE DISTRIBUTION CONFIGURATION FRAMEWORK - A self-service distribution configuration framework integrates with a directory services and Systems Management Server (SMS) of an enterprise computing system for web based self service configuration changes on a server owner defined schedule. The framework will cross reference the SMS database with the configuration framework database and dynamically update or create SMS server collections and advertisements for each unique time and day selected. For example, all systems that have had “Monday at 8 PM” selected as their scheduled date and time would become a member of the same collection. Upon opening the web site, the system owner is presented a data grid populated with a list of servers for which the individual is responsible, enabling selection of specific days and times for each server at which configuration changes sent by the SMS will occur. | 08-06-2009 |
Eric R. Brown, Benton, ME US
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20100019413 | MOLDED FIBER LID FOR A CONTAINER - A container lid formed of cellulose material is provided for mating with a base container to securely hold various items, such as food items. The container lid includes a body having a main portion and a perimeter, and a skirt extending substantially around the perimeter of the body. The skirt includes a shoulder and an intermediate member connected with the shoulder. The intermediate member extends inwardly towards the base container when mating therewith. The intermediate member and skirt cooperatively form a channel or undercut for receiving the base container so that the base container and lid may be interlocked together. | 01-28-2010 |
20110227244 | MOLDED FIBER LID FOR A CONTAINER - A container lid formed of cellulose material is provided for mating with a base container to securely hold various items, such as food items. The container lid includes a body having a main portion and a perimeter, and a skirt extending substantially around the perimeter of the body. The skirt includes a shoulder and an intermediate member connected with the shoulder. The intermediate member extends inwardly towards the base container when mating therewith. The intermediate member and skirt cooperatively form a channel or undercut for receiving the base container so that the base container and lid may be interlocked together. | 09-22-2011 |
Eric R. Burgan, Baxter, TN US
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20100213115 | NO FILTER NO RUN FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS - Improvements to “no filter, no run” fluid filtration systems are described. In one example, a filter includes a movable pin cage that has a first pre-installation position adjacent the bottom end plate and is temporarily connected thereto by a snap connection system, and a second position adjacent the upper end plate where it performs a valve interaction function. In another example, a filter includes non-centered valve pins that are rotatable relative to an upper end plate of the filter. | 08-26-2010 |
20100294707 | MULTI-STAGE FILTER CARTRIDGE WITH SNAP FIT FILTERS - A filter cartridge is described that is designed to accommodate multi-stage filtration, for example dual stage filtration. A filter cartridge includes an outer filter with an endplate and an inner filter arranged within the central axis of the outer filter and that includes an endplate. The endplate of the outer filter includes an outer portion and an inner portion substantially surrounded by the outer portion. The inner portion is axially positioned relative to the outer portion and distal to the inner and outer filters relative to the outer portion. The inner portion includes an upwardly extending flange. The endplate of the inner filter includes a downwardly extending flange. The endplates of the outer and inner filters are arranged in a snap fit connection through engagement of the upwardly extending and the downwardly extending flanges. The endplate structure can provide a filter cartridge with filters of generally equal lengths. | 11-25-2010 |
20100294712 | MULTI-STAGE FILTER CARTRIDGE WITH POLYURETHANE ENDCAPS - A filter cartridge is described that is designed to accommodate for example dual stage filtration. The filter cartridge has an endplate structure formed of a heat cured material, such as polyurethane, where at least one of the top end and the bottom end of the outer filter and the inner filter are embedded within the heat cured material. The heat cured material can provide an endplate structure that is convenient for manufacture and that has one or more sealing surfaces to seal with a housing that the filter cartridge is assembled with. For example, the heat cured material of the endplate can seal non-filtered fluid from filtered fluid that has passed through each of the filtration stages available in the cartridge. | 11-25-2010 |
20120024771 | NO FILTER NO RUN FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR VENT - A filter cartridge includes a filter media defining an interior space, and having a first end and a second end, a first end plate connected to the first end, and a second end plate connected to the second end. A pin is connected to the second end plate and extends downwardly into the interior space. The pin defines a flow passage threrethrough that communicates the interior space with an outside of the filter cartridge. | 02-02-2012 |
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Eric R. Caspole, Menlo Park, CA US
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20110219204 | GPU SUPPORT FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION - A system and method for efficient garbage collection. A general-purpose central processing unit (CPU) partitions an allocated heap according to a generational garbage collection technique. The generations are partitioned into fixed size cards. The CPU marks indications of qualified dirty cards during application execution since the last garbage collection. When the CPU detects a next garbage collection start condition is satisfied, the CPU sends a notification to a special processing unit (SPU) corresponding to a determination of one or more card root addresses, each card root address corresponding to one of said marked indications. The SPU has a single instruction multiple data (SIMD) parallel architecture and may be a graphics processing unit (GPU). The SPU may utilize the parallel architecture of its SIMD core to simultaneously compute multiple card root addresses. Following, the SPU sends these addresses to the CPU to be used in a garbage collection algorithm. | 09-08-2011 |
20120036301 | PROCESSOR SUPPORT FOR FILLING MEMORY REGIONS - Techniques are disclosed relating to distributing workloads between processors and/or processing elements. A computer system having at least first and second processing elements may cause a request to initialize one or more memory regions to be handled by the second processing element. Initialization may be accomplished by the second processing element directly accessing a memory that includes the specified memory region to be initialized. Thus, while the second processing element is causing the memory region to be initialized, the first processing element is free to perform other computational tasks. A cache associated with the first processing element may be undisturbed as a result of the second processing element performing the initialization, which may avoid displacement of data from the cache. | 02-09-2012 |
Eric R. Caspole, Bedford, MA US
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20130047155 | DATA LAYOUT TRANSFORMATION FOR WORKLOAD DISTRIBUTION - Techniques are disclosed relating to data transformation for distributing workloads between processors or cores within a processor. In various embodiments, a first processing element receives a set of bytecode. The set of bytecode specifies a set of tasks and a first data structure that specifies data to be operated on during performance of the set of tasks. The first data structure is stored non-contiguously in memory of the computer system. In response to determining to offload the set of tasks to a second processing element of the computer system, the first processing element generates a second data structure that specifies the data. The second data structure is stored contiguously in memory of the computer system. The first processing element provides the second data structure to the second processing element for performance of the set of tasks. | 02-21-2013 |
20140115291 | NUMA OPTIMIZATION FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION OF MULTI-THREADED APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems for garbage collection are provided. The method includes and the system is configured for assigning a garbage collection thread to execute on a first node of a plurality of nodes in a non-uniform memory access (NUMA) computing system, determining whether each of a plurality of application threads is a local thread that is active on the first node, and selecting the local thread for garbage collection by the garbage collection thread when the local thread is active on the first node. | 04-24-2014 |
Eric R. Colubrn, Wexford, PA US
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20080292294 | Gravity driven fluid supply vessel for dispensing an aromatic odor neutralizer - An aromatic odor neutralizer includes a vaporization chamber containing a wick with an end part immersed in fluid in a storage cup that is gravity fed from an airtight vessel by the use of air pathways exposed when the liquid level in the cup is reduced. The vaporization chamber is located in a dispenser housing with an internal passage between end walls and communicating with vents in the sides for aerodynamic airflow to efficiently absorb vapors from a vaporizer chamber. | 11-27-2008 |
Eric R. Cosman, Jr., Belmont, MA US
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20140066917 | COOL RF ELECTRODE - Systems and methods for ablating tissue in the living body can include a cool electrode. | 03-06-2014 |
20140081260 | Cool RF Electrode - A system and method for applying energy, particularly radiofrequency (RF) electrical energy, to a living body can be used in tissue ablation. | 03-20-2014 |
20140121658 | Cool RF Electrode - Systems and methods for ablating tissue in the living body can include a cool electrode. | 05-01-2014 |
Eric R. Cosman, Sr., Belmont, MA US
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20140066917 | COOL RF ELECTRODE - Systems and methods for ablating tissue in the living body can include a cool electrode. | 03-06-2014 |
20140081260 | Cool RF Electrode - A system and method for applying energy, particularly radiofrequency (RF) electrical energy, to a living body can be used in tissue ablation. | 03-20-2014 |
20140121658 | Cool RF Electrode - Systems and methods for ablating tissue in the living body can include a cool electrode. | 05-01-2014 |
Eric R. Empey, San Diego, CA US
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20090040505 | In-Stream Spectroscopic Elemental Analysis of Particles Being Conducted Within a Gaseous Stream - A particle presentation apparatus for presenting particles being conducted within a gaseous stream for in-stream spectroscopic elemental analysis includes a particle blending section for homogenizing the distribution particles of significantly different sizes received within a gaseous stream of randomly distributed particles; and a particle sampling section including a window that is adapted for passing a particle excitation beam, such as a laser beam, and photon emissions, and a conduit for conducting the homogenized stream of particles past the window so that a particle excitation beam passing through the window can pass into the stream of homogenized particles. The apparatus may be used in combination with a drilling machine, wherein the particle blending section is coupled to an outlet pipe of the drilling machine for receiving a said gaseous stream of randomly distributed particles that are expelled from a drill hole. | 02-12-2009 |
Eric R. Fedyk, Acton, MA US
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20110111417 | METHODS AND KITS FOR MONITORING THE EFFECTS OF IMMUNOMODULATORS ON ADAPTIVE IMMUNITY - The invention provides for noninvasive assessment of immunocompetence in various situations, for example, when modified by disease or by immunomodulators. The assessment determines the functional activity of germinal centers via measuring levels of immunogolublin isotype class switching. The invention provides for assessment of therapeutic efficacy of immunomodulators and for selection of treatment regimens. The invention also provides for determining the risk or susceptibility to adverse events upon receipt of therapy. Compositions, kits and methods are described herein. | 05-12-2011 |
Eric R. Giannella, Saratoga, CA US
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20090043797 | System And Methods For Clustering Large Database of Documents - In a computerized system, a method of organizing a plurality of documents within a dataset of documents, wherein a plurality of documents within a class of the dataset each includes one or more citations to one or more other documents, comprising creating a set of fingerprints for each respective document in the class, wherein each fingerprint comprises one or more citations contained in the respective document, creating a plurality of clusters for the dataset based on the sets of fingerprints for the documents in the class, assigning each respective document in the dataset to one or more of the clusters, creating a descriptive label for each respective cluster, and presenting one or more of the labeled clusters to a user of the computerized system or providing the user with access to documents in at least one cluster. | 02-12-2009 |
Eric R. Giler, Boston, MA US
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20120086284 | WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF SOLAR GENERATED POWER - A wireless power source station includes a solar panel generating an output DC voltage, power and control circuitry that receives the output DC voltage and generates an electronic drive signal at a frequency, f, and a source magnetic resonator that generates an oscillating magnetic near field in response to the electronic drive signal for providing power to electronic devices in a region around the solar panel. | 04-12-2012 |
20120086867 | MODULAR UPGRADES FOR WIRELESSLY POWERED TELEVISIONS - A wireless power television system includes a television electrically connected to a device magnetic resonator, wherein the device magnetic resonator is configured to wirelessly receive power when separated from a source magnetic resonator by more than 10 cm, and wherein the television is powered directly by power received wirelessly by the device magnetic resonator. | 04-12-2012 |
20120091795 | WIRELESS POWERED TELEVISION - A wireless power system for powering a television includes a source resonator, configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field, and at least one television component attached to at least one device resonator, wherein the at least one device resonator is configured to wirelessly receive power from the source resonator via the oscillating magnetic field when the distance between the source resonator and the at least one device resonator is more than 5 cm, and wherein at least one television component draws at least 10 Watts of power. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091820 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER WITHIN A CIRCUIT BREAKER - A wireless power service panel source includes power and control circuitry that receives power from a wired power connection at a position in a service panel, and generates an electronic drive signal at a frequency, f, and a source magnetic resonator configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field in response to the electronic drive signal, wherein the source magnetic resonator is configured to wirelessly transmit power to sensors in other positions within the service panel. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091949 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR ENERGIZING POWER TOOLS - A wireless energy transfer system for energizing power tools includes at least one source resonator, configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field, and at least one power tool component attached to at least one device resonator, wherein the at least one device resonator is configured to wirelessly receive energy from the at least one source resonator via the oscillating magnetic field, and wherein the at least one power tool component can receive energy at multiple positions relative to the at least one source. | 04-19-2012 |
20120091950 | POSITION INSENSITIVE WIRELESS CHARGING - A wireless charging pad includes a capacitively-loaded conducting loop source resonator, with a characteristic size, L | 04-19-2012 |
20120098350 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer involving photovoltaic panels. Described are methods and designs that use electric energy from a photovoltaic module to energize at least one wireless energy source to produce an oscillating magnetic field for wireless energy transfer. The source may be configured and tuned to present an impedance to a photovoltaic module wherein said impedance enables substantial extraction of energy from said photovoltaic module. | 04-26-2012 |
20120184338 | INTEGRATED REPEATERS FOR CELL PHONE APPLICATIONS - A wireless power receiving system for a mobile electronic device that includes a high-Q repeater resonator comprising at least an inductor and a capacitor and having a Q-factor Q1. The inductor of the repeater resonator is enclosed in a removable sleeve of the mobile electronic. The system also includes a high-Q device resonator comprising at least an inductor and a capacitor and having a Q-factor Q2. The device resonator is integrated in the mobile device and electrically connected to the mobile electronic device, and the square root of the product Q1 and Q2 is greater than 100. | 07-19-2012 |
20120223573 | FLEXIBLE RESONATOR ATTACHMENT - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer for electronic devices. In embodiments reconfigurable or flexible attachment between a source and a device is realized using permanent magnets or electromagnets. Magnetic material may be positioned on or around one or more of the resonator to provide for locations for attaching permanent magnets. A permanent magnet attached to or near one of a source or device or repeater resonators may be used to flexibly attach to the non-lossy magnetic material of another resonator structure. In embodiments, replacing lossy permanent magnets and/or electromagnets in even one of the resonators of a wireless power system may be advantageous to system performance. | 09-06-2012 |
20120235500 | WIRELESS ENERGY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Described herein are systems for wireless energy transfer distribution over a defined area. Energy may be distributed over the area via a plurality of repeater, source, and device resonators. The resonators within the area may be tunable and the distribution of energy or magnetic fields within the area may be configured depending on device position and power needs. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235566 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with a movable lighting unit, the load adapted to provide electrical energy to the lighting unit, a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load. | 09-20-2012 |
20120235567 | TUNABLE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply includes a load associated with an outdoor lighting unit that draws energy from the load to power a light source associated with the outdoor lighting unit, and a second electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and moveable relative to the first electromagnetic resonator, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator, and wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be tunable during system operation so as to at least one of tune the power provided to the second electromagnetic resonator and tune the power delivered to the load. | 09-20-2012 |
20120242159 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR APPLIANCES - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with electrically powering an appliance, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242225 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with an outdoor lighting unit that draws energy from the load to power a light source associated with the outdoor lighting unit, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 09-27-2012 |
20120248981 | MULTI-RESONATOR WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR LIGHTING - A mobile wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply and a second electromagnetic resonator coupled to at least one of a power supply and the first electromagnetic resonator. The mobile wireless receiver includes a load associated with a movable lighting unit, the load adapted to provide electrical energy to the lighting unit, and a third electromagnetic resonator configured to be coupled to the load and movable relative to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator, wherein the third resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the third electromagnetic resonator from at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator. | 10-04-2012 |
20130099587 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR PACKAGING - A packaged product includes a product, a product packaging at least partially covering the product, a device resonator integrated with the product packaging for receiving wireless energy from a source resonator and an electrical component coupled to the device resonator to receive the wireless energy from the device resonator. | 04-25-2013 |
20130221744 | MECHANICALLY REMOVABLE WIRELESS POWER VEHICLE SEAT ASSEMBLY - Described herein are improved capabilities for a system and method for wireless energy distribution to a mechanically removable vehicle seat, comprising a source resonator coupled to an energy source of a vehicle, the source resonator positioned proximate to the mechanically removable vehicle seat, the source resonator generating an oscillating magnetic field with a resonant frequency and comprising a high-conductivity material adapted and located between the source resonator and a vehicle surface to direct the oscillating magnetic field away from the vehicle surface, and a receiving resonator integrated into the mechanically removable vehicle seat, the receiving resonator having a resonant frequency similar to that of the source resonator, and receiving wireless energy from the source resonator, and providing power to electrical components integrated with the mechanically removable vehicle seat. | 08-29-2013 |
20140035378 | PREVENTION OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS AND TOUCH SURFACES - A system for managing impacting effects in an electronic system due to the presence of wireless energy transfer oscillating electromagnetic fields includes a controller, a field sensing component communicatively coupled to the controller and configured to measure at least one oscillating energy field and an adjustable filter element communicatively coupled to the controller, wherein the adjustable filter may be adjusted by the controller based, at least in part, on measurements of the field sensing component to reduce effects of the at least one oscillating energy field on the sensing component. | 02-06-2014 |
20140044281 | WIRELESSLY POWERED AUDIO DEVICES - Techniques herein provide wireless energy transfer to audio devices such as headphones, headsets, hearing aids, and the like. Audio devices are integrated with a device resonator. The device resonator may be positioned and oriented to reduce interaction with lossy or sensitive components of the audio device. A repeater resonator and/or a source resonator is integrated into a headrest of a seat or a chair providing continuous power to the headphones while in use. The audio devices may be recharged wirelessly when positioned near source resonators that may be embedded in pads, tables, carrying cases, cups, and the like. | 02-13-2014 |
20140044293 | WIRELESSLY POWERED AUDIO DEVICES - Techniques herein provide wireless energy transfer to audio devices such as headphones, headsets, hearing aids, and the like. Audio devices are integrated with a device resonator. The device resonator may be positioned and oriented to reduce interaction with lossy or sensitive components of the audio device. A repeater resonator and/or a source resonator is integrated into a headrest of a seat or a chair providing continuous power to the headphones while in use. The audio devices may be recharged wirelessly when positioned near source resonators that may be embedded in pads, tables, carrying cases, cups, and the like. | 02-13-2014 |
20140091636 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - Methods and systems for wireless transmission of power to a battery-operated device include a power receiving apparatus featuring at least one receiving resonator and a housing dimensioned to engage with a battery compartment of a battery-operated device, and a power transmitting apparatus including: a first pair of spaced source resonators, where each source resonator in the first pair features a loop of conducting material surrounding a common first axis; a second pair of spaced source resonators, where each source resonator in the second pair features a loop of conducting material surrounding a common second axis different from the first axis; and a controller coupled to the first and second pairs of source resonators and configured to provide non-radiative wireless power transfer from the power transmitting apparatus to the power receiving apparatus by alternately activating the first and second pairs of source resonators. | 04-03-2014 |
20140091756 | WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER - Methods and systems for wireless transmission of power to a battery-operated device include a power receiving apparatus featuring at least one receiving resonator and a housing dimensioned to engage with a battery compartment of a battery-operated device, and a power transmitting apparatus including: a first pair of spaced source resonators, where each source resonator in the first pair features a loop of conducting material surrounding a common first axis; a second pair of spaced source resonators, where each source resonator in the second pair features a loop of conducting material surrounding a common second axis different from the first axis; and a controller coupled to the first and second pairs of source resonators and configured to provide non-radiative wireless power transfer from the power transmitting apparatus to the power receiving apparatus by alternately activating the first and second pairs of source resonators. | 04-03-2014 |
20140265555 | SERIES RELAYED WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER IN A VEHICLE - Described herein are improved capabilities for a system and method for wireless energy distribution across a vehicle compartment of defined area, comprising a source resonator coupled to an energy source of a vehicle and generating an oscillating magnetic field with a frequency, and at least one repeater resonator positioned along the vehicle compartment, the at least one repeater resonator positioned in proximity to the source resonator, the at least one repeater resonator having a resonant frequency and comprising a high-conductivity material adapted and located between the at least one repeater resonator and a vehicle surface to direct the oscillating magnetic field away from the vehicle surface, wherein the at least one repeater resonator provides an effective wireless energy transfer area within the defined area. | 09-18-2014 |
Eric R. Giler, Wellesley, MA US
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20100141042 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 06-10-2010 |
20100171368 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH FREQUENCY HOPPING - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 07-08-2010 |
20100181843 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR REFRIGERATOR APPLICATION - Described herein are improved configurations for a refrigerator with wireless power transfer that includes an enclosure member comprising a non-metallic material, a source comprising at least one high-Q source magnetic resonator coupled to a power source and generating an oscillating magnetic field, wherein the source is integrated into the enclosure member of the refrigerator. | 07-22-2010 |
20100201203 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER WITH FEEDBACK CONTROL FOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless lighting power transfer method including providing a source having a source resonator that includes a high-Q source magnetic resonator coupled to a power source, providing a device having a device resonator that includes a high-Q device magnetic resonator, distal from the source resonator, the device including a light emitting part electrically coupled to the device resonator, providing a signaling capability between the source and the device, signaling a state of the device to the source using the signaling capability, and energizing the source to generate an oscillating magnetic field according to the state of the device. | 08-12-2010 |
20100219694 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER IN LOSSY ENVIRONMENTS - Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer for electronic devices that include at least one source magnetic resonator including a capacitively-loaded conducting loop coupled to a power source and configured to generate an oscillating magnetic field and at least one device magnetic resonator, distal from said source resonators, comprising a capacitively-loaded conducting loop configured to convert said oscillating magnetic fields into electrical energy, wherein at least one said resonator has a keep-out zone around the resonator that surrounds the resonator with a layer of non-lossy material. | 09-02-2010 |
20100259108 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER USING REPEATER RESONATORS - Described herein are improved configurations for a lighting system with wireless power transfer that includes a source high-Q magnetic resonator coupled to a power source and generating an oscillating magnetic field, at least one device high-Q magnetic resonator configured to convert said oscillating magnetic field to electrical energy used to power a light coupled to the at least one device resonator, and at least one repeater resonator, larger than the device resonator, wherein the repeater resonator is positioned further from the source resonator than the device resonator and improves the power transfer efficiency between the source resonator and the device resonator. | 10-14-2010 |
20120153733 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 06-21-2012 |
20120153893 | WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR SUPPLYING POWER AND HEAT TO A DEVICE - Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q-factor Q | 06-21-2012 |
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Eric R. Goedken, Worcester, MA US
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20090312338 | Novel Tricyclic Compounds - The invention provides a compound of Formula (I) | 12-17-2009 |
20110190489 | Novel Tricyclic Compounds - The invention provides a compound of Formula (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (Id), (Ie), (If), (Ig), (Ih), (Ii), (Ij), (Ik), or (Il) as defined herein, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pro-drugs, biologically active metabolites, stereoisomers and isomers thereof wherein the variable are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating immunological and oncological conditions. | 08-04-2011 |
20110311474 | Novel Tricyclic Compounds - The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (II) | 12-22-2011 |
20130216497 | NOVEL TRICYCLIC COMPOUNDS - The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (II) | 08-22-2013 |
20140349970 | NOVEL TRICYCLIC COMPOUNDS - The invention provides a compound of Formula (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (Id), (Ie), (If), (Ig), (Ih), (Ii), (Ij), (Ik), or (Il) as defined herein, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pro-drugs, biologically active metabolites, stereoisomers and isomers thereof wherein the variable are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating immunological and oncological conditions. | 11-27-2014 |
Eric R. Grueschow, Sugar Land, TX US
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20110024125 | Space-Time Surrogate Models of Subterranean Regions - Methods for creating and using space-time surrogate models of subsurface regions, such as subsurface regions containing at least one hydrocarbon formation. The created surrogate models are explicit models that may be created from implicit models, such as computationally intensive full-physics models. The space-time surrogate models are parametric with respect to preselected variables, such as space, state, and/or design variables, while also indicating responsiveness of the preselected variables with respect to time. In some embodiments, the space-time surrogate model may be parametric with respect to preselected variables as well as to time. Methods for updating and evolving models of subsurface regions are also disclosed. | 02-03-2011 |
20130275101 | Method For Modeling Deformation In Subsurface Strata - A method for modeling deformation in subsurface strata, including defining physical boundaries for a geomechanical system. The method also includes acquiring one or more mechanical properties of the subsurface strata within the physical boundaries, and acquiring one or more thermal properties of the subsurface strata within the physical boundaries. The method also includes creating a computer-implemented finite element analysis program representing the geomechanical system and defining a plurality of nodes representing points in space, with each node being populated with at least one of each of the mechanical properties and the thermal properties. The program solves for in situ stress at selected nodes within the mesh. | 10-17-2013 |
Eric R. Grueschow, Houston, TX US
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20110166843 | Method For Modeling Deformation In Subsurface Strata - A method for modeling deformation in subsurface strata, including defining physical boundaries for a geomechanical system. The method also includes acquiring one or more mechanical properties of the subsurface strata within the physical boundaries, and acquiring one or more thermal properties of the subsurface strata within the physical boundaries. The method also includes creating a computer-implemented finite element analysis program representing the geomechanical system and defining a plurality of nodes representing points in space, with each node being populated with at least one of each of the mechanical properties and the thermal properties. The program solves for in situ stress at selected nodes within the mesh. | 07-07-2011 |
20130248174 | Autonomous Downhole Conveyance System - A tool assembly is provided that includes an actuatable tool such as a valve or a setting tool. And includes a location device that senses the location of the tool assembly within a tubular body based on a physical signature. The tool assembly also includes an on-board controller configured to send an activation signal to the actuatable tool when the location device has recognized a selected location of the tool based on the physical signature. The actuatable tool, the location device, and the on-board controller are together dimensioned and arranged to be deployed in the wellbore as an autonomous unit. | 09-26-2013 |
20140262260 | Sand Control Screen Having Improved Reliability - A sand control device is used for restricting the flow of particles from a subsurface formation into a tubular body within a wellbore during production operations. The sand control device is divided into compartments along its length that provide redundancy for particle filtration. Each compartment first comprises a base pipe. The base pipe defines an elongated tubular body having a permeable section and an impermeable section within each compartment. Each compartment also comprises a first filtering conduit and a second filtering conduit. The filtering conduits comprise filtering media and generally circumscribe the base pipe. The filtering conduits are arranged so that the first filtering conduit is adjacent to the non-permeable section of the base pipe, while the second filtering conduit is adjacent to the permeable section of the base pipe. | 09-18-2014 |
20150060056 | Systems and Methods for Restricting Fluid Flow in a Wellbore with an Autonomous Sealing Device and Motion-Arresting Structures - Systems and methods for restricting fluid flow in a casing conduit, including a wellbore that extends within a subterranean formation, a casing string that extends within the wellbore and defines a portion of the casing conduit, a plurality of motion-arresting structures that project from an inner surface of the casing string to define a plurality of reduced-area regions of the casing conduit, and an autonomous sealing device that defines a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration. The methods include conveying the autonomous sealing device through the casing conduit, determining that the autonomous sealing device is located within a target portion of the casing conduit, expanding the autonomous sealing device to the expanded configuration, retaining the autonomous sealing device on a selected motion-arresting structure, and restricting fluid flow within the casing conduit with the autonomous sealing device. | 03-05-2015 |
Eric R. Jensen, Cape Elizabeth, ME US
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20100269789 | METERING FUEL PUMP - A device and method for controlling the flow of a gaseous fuel from a fuel supply to a pressurized combustion chamber. A fuel pump is included in the gas train from supply to chamber. The fuel pump increases the pressure of the gas to allow efficient injection into the chamber. The pump is modulated to control the fuel flow. Both alternating current and pulse-width-modulated direct current signals may be used to control the flow. The pump may be a piston pump or a diaphragm pump. Feedback may be provided from sensors that determine operating parameters of the engine and such sensor signals may be used by the controller to maintain a parameter, such as temperature, at a specified value. An acoustic filter can be included in the gas train to significantly reduce gas flow pulsations generated by the pump. This filter improves the uniformity of the combustion process. | 10-28-2010 |
Eric R. Jurczyszak, Berlin, CT US
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20140023352 | FLUID HEATING SYSTEM AND INSTANT FLUID HEATING DEVICE - A fluid heating system may be installed for residential and commercial use, and may deliver fluid at consistent high temperatures for cooking, sterilizing tools or utensils, hot beverages and the like, without a limit on the number of consecutive discharges of fluid. The fluid heating system is installed with a tankless fluid heating that includes an inlet port, an outlet port, a drain port, at least one heat source connected with the inlet port, and a valve manifold connected to the at least one heat source, the drain port, and the outlet port. A temperature sensor is downstream of the at least one heat source and connected to the valve manifold. The valve manifold is operated so that an entire volume of a fluid discharge from the fluid heating system is delivered at a user-specified temperature (including near boiling fluid) on demand, for every demand occurring over a short period of time. | 01-23-2014 |
20140178057 | NEXT GENERATION BARE WIRE WATER HEATER - A heating unit for heating fluid is described having at least one electrical resistance heating element on an outer surface of a tube. At least one indexed groove is provided around a surface of the tube allowing for at least one retention clip to hold the electrical resistance heating element. A heating chamber is also provided to enclose a portion of the tube and to provide a flow channel therebetween. The heating chamber includes an optical sensor to detect overheating of the at least one electrical resistance heating element. Fluid is heated by flowing over the surface of the at least one electrical resistance heating element and through the tube. | 06-26-2014 |
Eric R. Kanowsky, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20130204240 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADIOMETRICALLY MEASURING TEMPERATURE DURING TISSUE ABLATION - The present invention provides systems and methods for radiometrically measuring temperature during ablation. An interface module includes a processor; a first input/output (I/O) port configured to receive digital radiometer and thermocouple signals from an integrated catheter tip (ICT) that includes a radiometer; a second I/O port configured to receive ablative energy from an electrosurgical generator; a temperature display; a patient relay in communication with the first and second I/O ports and the processor; and a computer-readable medium storing radiometer and thermocouple operation parameters and instructions for causing the processor to: calculate a temperature adjacent to the ICT based on the radiometer and thermocouple signals and the operation parameters, causing the temperature display to display the calculated temperature, and closing the patient relay so as to pass ablative energy received on the second I/O port to the first I/O port. | 08-08-2013 |
20130237977 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED ABLATION USING RADIOMETRIC FEEDBACK IN AN INTERFACE MODULE-BASED SYSTEM - The present invention provides systems and methods for temperature-controlled ablation using radiometric feedback. An interface module may include (a) a processor; (b) a first input/output (I/O) port to receive digital radiometer and digital thermocouple signals from an integrated catheter tip (ICT); (c) a second I/O port to receive ablative energy from a generator; (d) a temperature display; (e) a patient relay; (f) a computer-readable medium storing instructions for causing the processor to: (i) calculate a temperature adjacent to the ICT based on the digital radiometer and thermocouple signals and operation parameters; (ii) cause the temperature display to display the calculated temperature; and (iii) close the patient relay to pass ablative energy received on the second I/O port to the first I/O port; and (g) a temperature control subsystem to regulate the ablative power based on the calculated temperature. | 09-12-2013 |
20130324993 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADIOMETRICALLY MEASURING TEMPERATURE AND DETECTING TISSUE CONTACT PRIOR TO AND DURING TISSUE ABLATION - The present invention provides systems and methods for radiometrically measuring temperature and detecting tissue contact during ablation. An interface module includes a first input/output (I/O) port for receiving radiometer and thermocouple signals from an integrated catheter tip (ICT) that includes a radiometer; a second I/O port for receiving ablative energy from an electrosurgical generator; a temperature display; a patient relay; a computer-readable medium storing radiometer and thermocouple parameters and instructions for causing the processor to: calculate a temperature adjacent to the ICT based on the radiometer and thermocouple signals and the parameters; causing the temperature display to display the calculated temperature; closing the patient relay to pass ablative energy from the second to the first I/O port; determining whether the ICT is in contact with tissue based on the radiometer signal. An output device indicates whether the ICT is determined to be in contact with the tissue. | 12-05-2013 |
20140249521 | METHODS OF DETERMINING TISSUE CONTACT BASED ON RADIOMETRIC SIGNALS - Methods and systems are provided for detecting tissue contact prior to and/or during energy delivery to tissue. For example, the methods may include calculating temperature and detecting tissue contact based on signal(s) received from a radiometer. The radiometer may provide information about whether a treatment device is in contact with the tissue, and thus provide feedback to assist a clinician in properly contacting and treating the tissue. | 09-04-2014 |
20140303610 | METHODS OF AUTOMATICALLY REGULATING OPERATION OF ABLATION MEMBERS BASED ON DETERMINED TEMPERATURES - Methods and systems for treating tissue that employ a radiometer for temperature measurements and use feedback from the radiometer to regulate energy being applied to the tissue are provided. For example, methods and systems are provided for calculating temperature based on signal(s) from a radiometer, which may provide useful information about tissue temperature at depth, and automatically regulating energy applied to the tissue based on the tissue temperature. | 10-09-2014 |
20140303614 | METHODS OF DETERMINING TISSUE TEMPERATURES IN ENERGY DELIVERY PROCEDURES - Methods and systems for treating tissue that employ a radiometer for measurement and/or control are provided. For example, methods and systems are provided for radiometrically measuring temperature, such as by calculating temperature based on signal(s) from a radiometer, thereby providing useful information about tissue temperature at depth, even during an optional irrigated procedure. | 10-09-2014 |
Eric R. Kraar, Atlanta, GA US
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20110166992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND MANAGING A STORED VALUE ACCOUNT ASSOCIATED WITH A CLIENT UNIQUE IDENTIFIER - A method for creating and managing a stored value account associated with a client device is disclosed and may include receiving one of a merchant identifier and an unbranded place holder to associate with the stored value account, receiving an amount of value to assign to the stored value account, and creating a virtual token for the stored value account that is associated with the client device. The method may further include creating a unique identifier associated with a client device, if a stored value account is associated with a merchant identifier, then creating an account number, and if a stored value account is associated with a merchant identifier, then creating an association between the account number and the unique identifier and between the account identifier and the merchant identifier in a database. | 07-07-2011 |
20110218868 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING APPROPRIATE REDEMPTION PRESENTATIONS FOR A VIRTUAL TOKEN ASSOCIATED WITH A STORED VALUE ACCOUNT - A method for determining an appropriate redemption presentation for a virtual token associated with a stored value account is disclosed. The method may include receiving a request for presenting a redemption presentation of a virtual token and obtaining a merchant identifier associated with the request. The method may further include determining if the request is for one of an on-line transaction and a transaction with a point-of-sale terminal, and if the request is for a transaction with a point-of-sale terminal, then searching a database using the merchant identifier to find one or more redemption presentations of virtual token preferred by a merchant. Subsequently, the one or more redemption presentations of the virtual token may be transmitted over a computer network to a client device. | 09-08-2011 |
20130030915 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED IN-STORE SHOPPING SERVICES USING MOBILE DEVICE - Apparatus and methods are provided for offering shopping assistance tools. The tools may be used by developers to create enhanced in-store customer shopping applications. The shopping assistance tools provide in-store navigation, customer assistance, and inventory management services. | 01-31-2013 |
Eric R. Lane, Sr., Romulus, MI US
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20100073297 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCORPORATING A PERSONALIZED WRITING STYLE INTO A WORD PROGRAM - A system, method and computer writeable medium for creating a personalized font and which includes an electronic pad exhibiting a display. A stylus pen is manipulated to mark upon at least one field exhibited by the pad on its display. A separate processor operable device incorporates a keyboard, and to which the electronic pad is communicated. In this fashion, the pad is utilized in combination with the keyboard in order to create a personalized font associated with a software writing program of the processor operable device. | 03-25-2010 |
Eric R. Larese, Rochester, MN US
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20090328034 | ESTABLISHING A BI-DIRECTIONAL GRID COMPUTING NETWORK - A method of establishing a bi-directional grid computing network includes submitting a processing job from a job requester to a central repository, querying nodes associated with the job requester to process the processing job, identifying suitable nodes associated with the job requester to process the processing job, transmitting the processing job from the job requester to at least one of the suitable nodes associated with the job requester, processing the processing job on the at least one suitable node associated with the job requester, and returning results from processing the processing job to the job requester. | 12-31-2009 |
20120150898 | Dynamic Collection Of System Support Files In A Data Processing Environment - Dynamic collection of system support files in a data processing environment, the data processing environment comprising a plurality of computing systems having different characteristics, including: querying, by a support manager plugin of a management module, a registry of extensions for a support file type provider extension; presenting, by the support manager plugin to a user, a list of types of system support files available from the particular computing system; receiving, by the support manager plugin, a user selection of a type of system support file to retrieve from the particular computing system; querying, by the support manager plugin, the registry of extensions for a data collector extension; and retrieving, by the support manager plugin, the system support file from the particular computing system, including executing the data collection operation specified in the identified data collector extension. | 06-14-2012 |
Eric R. Lovegren, Big Lake, MN US
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20080291009 | Industrial field device with reduced power consumption - A field device for use in monitoring or controlling an industrial process includes two wire process control loop electrical connections. Digital communications monitoring circuitry coupled to the electrical connections and is configured to control power to the field device electrical circuitry in response to a digital signal on the two wire process control loop. | 11-27-2008 |
Eric R. Medaris, Berkley, MI US
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20090258217 | METHOD FOR INCORPORATING LONG GLASS FIBERS INTO EPOXY-BASED REINFORCING RESINS - A structural reinforcing material and method of making the same is disclosed and described. The material is prepared by coating glass reinforcing fibers with a molten epoxy-based composition. The glass fiber reinforced material can then be formed into a preform suitable for injection molding into an expandable sealing baffle. | 10-15-2009 |
Eric R. Medaris, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI US
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20140042706 | EXPANDING MATERIAL IN NONWOVEN 3-D STRUCTURE - A continuous filament non-woven web is disclosed, wherein filaments of the web include an expandable thermoplastic material. Mattings fabricated from the continuous filament non-woven web are also disclosed. The web or matting can be used in sealing applications as it can be cut into desired dimensions and inserted into a cavity. The web or matting allows for introduction and drainage of further fluids in and from the cavity. The extendable thermoplastic material can be activated and foamed to fill a part of or the entire cavity. The sealing can prevent air, water or noise from intruding into the cavity and a space behind that cavity. | 02-13-2014 |
Eric R. Meshot, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110038784 | ALKYNE-ASSISTED NANOSTRUCTURE GROWTH - The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety. | 02-17-2011 |
20140134093 | ALKYNE-ASSISTED NANOSTRUCTURE GROWTH - The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety. | 05-15-2014 |
Eric R. Pelet, Saskatoon CA
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20130010810 | Ingress Suppression for Communication Systems - A method used in the receiver of a communication system is provided to suppress narrow band interferences, known as ingress, that are present in the communication channel, which is shared by a plurality of transmitters each having a channel pre-equalizer, by means of a Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) scheme or Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (SCDMA) scheme. The method comprises filtering the interferences using Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) notch filters, and providing IIR all-pass filters devised to compensate for substantially all phase distortions introduced by the notch filters. The method also includes an algorithm to detect the narrow band interferences and an adaptive equalizer to equalize the channel by computing the coefficients of the transmitters' pre-equalizers, and arranged such that the equalization of the channel is isolated from the suppression of the interferences. | 01-10-2013 |
Eric R. Podtburg, Natick, MA US
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20090298696 | Low resistance splice for high temperature superconductor wires - Under one aspect, a laminated, spliced superconductor wire includes a superconductor joint, which includes (i) first and second superconductor wires, each wire including a substrate, a superconductor layer overlying the substrate, and a cap layer overlying the superconductor layer; and (ii) a conductive bridge, the conductive bridge including a substrate, a superconductor layer overlying the substrate, and a cap layer overlying the superconductor layer, wherein the cap layer of the conductive bridge is in electrically conductive contact with a portion of the cap layer of each of the first and second superconductor wires through an electrically conductive bonding material. The spliced wire also includes (b) a stabilizer structure surrounding at least a portion of the superconductor joint, wherein the superconductor joint is in electrical contact with the stabilizer structure; and (c) a substantially nonporous electrically conductive filler, wherein the filler substantially surrounds the superconductor joint. | 12-03-2009 |
20100019776 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE - The present disclosure relates to a system and method for analyzing a superconducting wire. A method in accordance with at least one embodiment described herein may include performing a voltage/current (VI) test for each of a plurality of portions of superconducting wire. The VI test may include determining a plurality of VI data points for each of the plurality of portions of superconducting wire at a first VI datapoint of about (Ic (critical current), Ec (critical electric field)) and at a second VI datapoint of about (Ix, Ex). Ex may be at least 10 times Ec and Ix may be approximately equal to the current resulting at that voltage drop. The method may further include analyzing the plurality of VI data points for each portion of superconducting wire to determine if one or more of the portions of superconducting wire are defective. Of course, numerous other embodiments are also within the scope of the present disclosure. | 01-28-2010 |
20120010084 | LOW RESISTANCE SPLICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTOR WIRES - Under one aspect, a laminated, spliced superconductor wire includes a superconductor joint, which includes (i) first and second superconductor wires, each wire including a substrate, a superconductor layer overlying the substrate, and a cap layer overlying the superconductor layer; and (ii) a conductive bridge, the conductive bridge including a substrate, a superconductor layer overlying the substrate, and a cap layer overlying the superconductor layer, wherein the cap layer of the conductive bridge is in electrically conductive contact with a portion of the cap layer of each of the first and second superconductor wires through an electrically conductive bonding material. The spliced wire also includes (b) a stabilizer structure surrounding at least a portion of the superconductor joint, wherein the superconductor joint is in electrical contact with the stabilizer structure; and (c) a substantially nonporous electrically conductive filler, wherein the filler substantially surrounds the superconductor joint. | 01-12-2012 |
20120245035 | MITIGATING THE EFFECTS OF DEFECTS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTOR WIRES - A method includes locating a defect in a first segment of high temperature superconducting wire. A second segment of high temperature superconducting wire is then positioned onto the first segment of high temperature superconducting wire such that the second segment of high temperature superconducting wire overlaps the defect. A path is then created such that current flows through the second segment of high temperature superconducting wire. The first segment of high temperature superconducting wire and second segment of high temperature superconducting wire are then laminated together. | 09-27-2012 |
20130261000 | WIDE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR HAVING HIGH C-AXIS STRENGTH - A rotating machine includes a stator and a rotor configured to rotate within the stator. Rotor windings are supported in the rotor and are formed of a laminated electrical conductor in a single-layer saddle coil configuration. The conductor includes a first support lamina, a second support lamina, an insert including a high temperature superconductor disposed between the first and second support lamina, and a filler material surrounding the insert that bonds the insert to each of the first and second support lamina. At the location between the first support lamina and second support lamina corresponding to the location of the insert, the width dimension of the filler material on each side of the insert is at least 10 percent of a width of the conductor. The conductor is configured to carry at least 600 Amperes per turn and have a C-axis tensile strength of at least 21 MPa. | 10-03-2013 |
Eric R. Prossnitz, Albuquerque, NM US
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20110092533 | COMPOUNDS FOR BINDING TO ER ALPHA/BETA AND GPR30, METHODS OF TREATING DISEASE STATES AND CONDITIONS MEDIATED THROUGH THESE RECEPTORS AND IDENTIFICATION THEREOF - The current invention is in the field of molecular biology/pharmacology and provides compounds which modulate the effects of GPR30 as well as the classical estrogen receptors alpha and beta (ERα and ERβ). These compounds may function as agonists and/or antagonists of one or more of the disclosed estrogen receptors. Diseases which are mediated through one or more of these receptors include cancer (particularly breast, reproductive and other hormone-dependent cancers, leukemia, colon cancer, prostate cancer), reproductive (genito-urological) including endometreitis, prostatitis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, bladder control, hormone-related disorders, hearing disorders, cardiovascular conditions including hot flashes and profuse sweating, hypertension, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis, hematologic diseases, vascular diseases or conditions such as venous thrombosis, atherosclerosis, among numerous others and disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including depression, insomnia, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, neurodegenerative disoders such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, as well as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, coeliac (celiac) disease and related disorders of the intestine. A contraceptive indication to prevent or reduce the likelihood of pregnancy after intercourse is a further aspect of the present invention. | 04-21-2011 |
Eric R. Rousculp, Worthington, OH US
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20080250754 | Ice cream sandwich-making machine - An improved wrapping apparatus for an ice-cream sandwich-making machine comprises an oscillating arm and cam which drives a horizontal slider plate connected to a frame, and a pusher unit connected to an air cylinder; an improved paper feeder system, including separate paper and knife drives, air compression springs, and a paper low sensor; and a hinged exit tray. | 10-16-2008 |
20110083400 | Ice Cream Sandwich-Making Machine - An improved wrapping apparatus for an ice-cream sandwich-making machine comprises an oscillating arm and cam which drives a horizontal slider plate connected to a frame, and a pusher unit connected to an air cylinder; an improved paper feeder system, including separate paper and knife drives, air compression springs, and a paper low sensor; and a hinged exit tray. | 04-14-2011 |
Eric R. Schmunk, Rainier, OR US
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20080245458 | TIRE TRACTION DEVICE SECURING APPARATUS - A tire traction device securing apparatus having a plurality of elastic tensioning arms extending radially from a central hub, each of the plurality of elastic tensioning arms removably attachable to a tire traction device to provide a tension force directed toward the central hub to secure the tire traction device to the tire. In an embodiment, the plurality of arms and central hub are of an elastomeric material to form a monolithic body; coupled to each tensioning arm of the monolithic body is a hook to removably attach the tire traction device securing apparatus to the tire traction device and thereby secure the tire traction device to the tire. | 10-09-2008 |
20100186862 | TIRE TRACTION DEVICE SECURING APPARATUS - A tire traction device securing apparatus having a plurality of elastic tensioning arms extending radially from a central hub, each of the plurality of elastic tensioning arms removably attachable to a tire traction device to provide a tension force directed toward the central hub to secure the tire traction device to the tire. In an embodiment, the plurality of arms and central hub are of an elastomeric material to form a monolithic body; coupled to each tensioning arm of the monolithic body is a hook to removably attach the tire traction device securing apparatus to the tire traction device and thereby secure the tire traction device to the tire. | 07-29-2010 |
Eric R. Sirkin, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080232560 | Method and system to control IVR-IVR dialogue sessions - The present invention relates to controlling progress of a dialogue session. The dialogue session is initiated by a calling Interactive Voice Response (IVR) either with a called IVR or with a called Voice Mail System (VMS). Various progress detectors are provided at the calling IVR to detect the progress at one or more steps of the dialogue session. Further, appropriate actions are executed based on the detected progress, for controlling the progress of the dialogue session. The detected progress is reported to a master application connected to the calling IVR. The master application controls the dialogue session based on the reported progress. | 09-25-2008 |
20090242019 | METHOD TO CREATE HIGH EFFICIENCY, LOW COST POLYSILICON OR MICROCRYSTALLINE SOLAR CELL ON FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES USING MULTILAYER HIGH SPEED INKJET PRINTING AND, RAPID ANNEALING AND LIGHT TRAPPING - Embodiments of the present invention relate to fabricating low cost polysilicon solar cell on flexible substrates using inkjet printing. Particular embodiments form polycrystalline or microcrystalline silicon solar cells on substrates utilizing liquid silane, by employing inkjet printing or other low cost commercial printing techniques including but not limited to screen printing, roller coating, gravure coating, curtain coating, spray coating and others. Specific embodiments employ silanes such as cyclopentasilane (C | 10-01-2009 |
Eric R. Sjoberg, San Diego, CA US
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20080206810 | Truncated St6galnaci Polypeptides and Nucleic Acids - The present invention features compositions and methods related to truncated mutants of ST6GalNAcI. In particular, the invention features truncated human, mouse, and chicken ST6GalNAcI polypeptides. The invention also features nucleic acids encoding such truncated polypeptides, as well as vectors, host cells, expression systems, and methods of expressing and using such polypeptides. | 08-28-2008 |
Eric R. Slegelis, Port Washington, WI US
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20110118961 | PUSH BUTTON STARTING SYSTEM FOR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT - A starting system for outdoor power equipment that has a controller and a start button to control the activation of an internal combustion engine. The starting system includes a controller that receives a start signal from a start button. The controller monitors for the presence of an enable device in an enable device receptacle and, upon activation of the start button and the presence of the enable device in the enable device receptacle, the controller provides electric power to the electric load of the power equipment. When the start button is depressed for longer than a minimum engagement period, the controller initiates operation of the engine. If the start button is pressed for less than the minimum engagement period, the controller activates the electric load for an auxiliary period without starting the engine. During engine operation, if the start button is depressed, the controller terminates operation of the engine. | 05-19-2011 |
Eric R. Sporel, Westford, MA US
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20090163171 | METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICE VALIDATION - An apparatus for providing emergency service validation may include a processor. The processor may be configured to receiving a message associated with a registration event of a device to a communication session. The message may include a parameter having information indicative of a location of the device at a time of the registration. The processor may also be configured to determine whether the location of the device at the time of the registration corresponds to a location where an emergency service dispatch is supportable. | 06-25-2009 |
20090310602 | MAPPING OF IP PHONES FOR E911 - A system including a first network configured to receive IP device data from an IP device and to provide one or more IP addresses of the IP device based on the IP device data; a second network comprising: a second network location database configured to store physical location information, and a second network location server configured to receive the one or more IP addresses of the IP device from the first network, and query the second network location database to determine physical location information of the IP device based on the one or more IP addresses. | 12-17-2009 |
20100020942 | E911 LOCATION SERVER - A system including a location server configured to receive registration data from an IP device and a location database configured to store location information of the IP device, wherein the location server queries the location database to determine whether the registration data matches the location information stored at the location database. | 01-28-2010 |
20100157983 | System and Method for Providing Alternate Routing in a Network - Methods and systems are described for performing alternate routing of communications in a network. The system initiates a communication from an origination endpoint in a packet-switched network, such as a VOIP network, to a destination endpoint, and determining, according to selection criteria, whether to route the communication to the destination endpoint using at least a second circuit-switched network, such as the PSTN. | 06-24-2010 |
20110164744 | PBX CALL MANAGEMENT - Enhanced call management services to users receiving incoming calls on extensions on a private branch exchange (PBX) is provided by an application server configured to provide call management services to at least one of the users and a protocol proxy configured to receive call information from the PBX according to a protocol for establishing call sessions. The application server is further configured to receive the call information from the protocol proxy. | 07-07-2011 |
20120151056 | NETWORK SERVICE ADMISSION CONTROL USING DYNAMIC NETWORK TOPOLOGY AND CAPACITY UPDATES - A network device implements resource admission policy management related to controlling the denial or grant of a delivery of a network service to a customer device. The network device receives a notification related to a change in network topology or network capacity of a network that delivers the network service. The network device identifies changes in the network topology or the network capacity based on the notification, and applies resource admission control to deny or grant the customer device access, to resources of the network to receive delivery of the network service, based on the identified changes in the network topology and/or the network capacity. | 06-14-2012 |
20140071981 | E911 Location Server - A system including a location server configured to receive registration data from an IP device and a location database configured to store location information of the IP device, wherein the location server queries the location database to determine whether the registration data matches the location information stored at the location database. | 03-13-2014 |
Eric R. Stauble, Groveland, MA US
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20140073160 | SELF-ADJUSTING COAXIAL CONTACT - A self-adjusting mated pair connector having a conductive flexible wire and a retaining ring to facilitate electrical connections through the mated pair connector. A receptacle assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the receptacle assembly to a receptacle PCB. A plug assembly rigidly and electrically connects a portion of the plug assembly to a plug PCB. During mating of the receptacle assembly and the plug assembly, the flexible wire and retaining ring allow for floating or movement of a portion of the receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly without stressing or damaging the rigid electrical connections with the receptacle PCB and the plug PCB or the connector interfaces. Electrical conductivity can be maintained without needing to angle the entire receptacle assembly and/or plug assembly during misalignment in the mating process. Impedance matching and low inductance of the mated pair connector may allow for desired electrical performance. | 03-13-2014 |
20140206211 | COUPLING SYSTEM INCLUDING A RECEPTACLE HOUSING WITH A ROTATING DOMED DOOR - Coupling system housings including a receptacle housing with a domed protective door and a male coupler housing that may be used to actuate the receptacle housing door are disclosed. The receptacle housing may be mounted in a receiving structure. The receptacle housing is configured with a dome-shaped door that conceals and protects the connectors of an assembled receptacle when in the closed position. The receptacle housing also includes a biasing mechanism that urges the door to a closed position and maintains the door in its closed position when a male coupler is not mated to the receptacle. The male coupler housing is configured with an ergonomic handle suitable for one handed operation of the male coupler. The male coupler housing may be used to actuate the receptacle housing door during insertion and mating of and assembled male coupler to an assembled receptacle. | 07-24-2014 |
Eric R. Steinmetzer, Sammmish, WA US
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20140125787 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND MONITORING CHANGES OF A SUSPECT AREA OF A PATIENT - A device for acquiring first and subsequent images of a suspect area on a patient and methods for monitoring or detecting changes of the suspect area over time and providing notification when the changes exceed a threshold. The device may be an imaging device, such as a digital camera, possibly augmented with physical or optical devices for arranging the orientation and/or distance of the imaging device with respect to the suspect area. In addition, methods for identifying, relocating, acquiring a first and/or subsequent image of the suspect area, and performing a comparative analysis of respective images are also described. Results of the comparative analysis can be used to notify and/or assist a medical professional in treating or counseling the patient. | 05-08-2014 |
Eric R. Steinmetzer, Sammamish, WA US
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20120033867 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND MONITORING CHANGES OF A SUSPECT AREA OF A PATIENT - A device for acquiring first and subsequent images of a suspect area on a patient and methods for monitoring or detecting changes of the suspect area over time and providing notification when the changes exceed a threshold. The device may be an imaging device, such as a digital camera, possibly augmented with physical or optical devices for arranging the orientation and/or distance of the imaging device with respect to the suspect area. In addition, methods for identifying, relocating, acquiring a first and/or subsequent image of the suspect area, and performing a comparative analysis of respective images are also described. Results of the comparative analysis can be used to notify and/or assist a medical professional in treating or counseling the patient. | 02-09-2012 |
Eric R. Thompson, Horsham, PA US
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20140199249 | Compositions for Depositing Agents Using Highly Volatile Silicone Solvents - The invention relates to the field of depositing agents on surfaces using highly volatile silicone solvents. Particularly, the invention relates to novel compositions useful for depositing agents on skin and other surfaces. | 07-17-2014 |
Eric R. Vadon, Seattle, WA US
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20110184928 | DETECTION OF BEHAVIOR-BASED ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN SEARCH STRINGS AND ITEMS - A system and method are disclosed for automatically detecting associations between particular sets of search criteria, such as particular search strings, and particular items. Actions of users of an interactive system, such as a web site, are monitored over time to generate event histories reflective of searches, item selection actions, and possibly other types of user actions. An analysis component collectively analyzes the event histories to automatically identify and quantify associations between specific search strings (or other types of search criteria) and specific items. As part of this process, a decay function reduces the weight given to a post-search item selection event based on intervening events that occur between the search event and the item selection event. | 07-28-2011 |
20120143840 | DETECTION OF BEHAVIOR-BASED ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN SEARCH STRINGS AND ITEMS - A system and method are disclosed for automatically detecting associations between particular sets of search criteria, such as particular search strings, and particular items. Actions of users of an interactive system, such as a web site, are monitored over time to generate event histories reflective of searches, item selection actions, and possibly other types of user actions. An analysis component collectively analyzes the event histories to automatically identify and quantify associations between specific search strings (or other types of search criteria) and specific items. | 06-07-2012 |
20130144684 | IDENTIFYING AND EXPOSING ITEM PURCHASE TENDENCIES OF USERS THAT BROWSE PARTICULAR ITEMS - A data mining system generates data values reflecting purchase tendencies of users who browse particular items in an electronic catalog. The data values may include conditional probability values representing, for example, a probability that, if a user makes a purchase after browsing a first particular item, the user will purchase a second particular item. The data values may be used to provide notifications on product pages of an electronic catalog. For example, an item detail page for a first item may be supplemented with a notification of one or more other items that tend to be purchased by those who browse the first item. | 06-06-2013 |
Eric R. Vongunten, Canton, OH US
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20130304212 | NUCLEUS PULPOSUS SPINAL IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An implant configured to completely replace degenerated or damaged nucleus pulposus in an intervertebral disc. The implant comprises a silicone elastomer shell that is implanted into a void within the annulus fibrosus created by at least partial removal of the nucleus pulposus therefrom. A colloidal suspension of platinum cured silicone-based polymer and carbon nanotubes is injected into the elastomer shell. The colloidal suspension is irradiated with electromagnetic radiation, particularly infrared or near infrared light, to the point that it hardens. The hardened implant becomes a mechanical replacement for the original nucleus pulposus in the intervertebral disc. | 11-14-2013 |
Eric R. Wehage, Tenino, WA US
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20120023364 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO PROTECT SEGMENTS OF MEMORY - Methods and apparatus to protect segments of memory are disclosed herein. An example method includes intercepting an interrupt request indicating an error; determining whether a first segment of memory is corrupt, the first segment of memory being designated as a protected region of memory; when the protected region of memory is corrupt, repairing the corrupted region of memory using a parity block of code; and in response to validating the protected region of memory, generating an interrupt enabling a utilization of code stored in the protected region of memory to handle the error associated with the interrupt request. | 01-26-2012 |
20120036308 | SUPPORTING A SECURE READABLE MEMORY REGION FOR PRE-BOOT AND SECURE MODE OPERATIONS - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for determining whether an address map of a system includes support for a read only region of system memory, and if so configuring the region and storing protected data in the region. This data, at least some of which can be readable in both trusted and untrusted modes, can be accessed from the read only region during execution of untrusted code. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 02-09-2012 |
20120079312 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF LIVE ERROR RECOVERY - A method and system of error recovery of a device attached to a platform without requiring a system reset. In one embodiment of the invention, a platform detects an error(s) of an attached device and shuts down the communication link with the attached device. The platform corrects the error(s) and automatically re-trains the communication link with the attached device. In this way, no reset of the platform is required to correct the detected error(s) in one embodiment of the invention. | 03-29-2012 |
20130339565 | METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR AGGREGATION OF SHARED ADDRESS DEVICES - Techniques and mechanisms for managing resources of an aggregate device which spans multiple physical devices of a computer platform. In an embodiment, an aggregation device coupled to a host bus of the computer platform receives resource information generated by a pre-boot software process of the computer platform. In another embodiment, the aggregation device, based on the received resource information, represents a resource in a first input/output (I/O) device to a host operating system (OS) as residing in the aggregation device, the first I/O device coupled to the aggregation device via a host bus for exchanging communications referencing a shared address space. | 12-19-2013 |
Eric R. Yerke, Redford, MI US
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20130207420 | CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A climate control system for a vehicle includes an air conditioner positioned in a rear of the vehicle. A roof panel includes a moonroof opening bounded on at least one side by a moonroof rail. The moonroof rail generally defines an air supply duct between a headliner and the roof panel. The air supply duct is in communication with the air conditioner. A plurality of vents are operably connected to the moonroof rail and relay conditioned air from the air supply duct to an interior of the vehicle. | 08-15-2013 |
20140073232 | Laterally Assembled Vehicle Duct Joint - A duct assembly including a first duct and a second duct that are connected by a receptacle and a fitting that are moved in a transverse direction to assemble the first duct to the second duct. The receptacle defines a slot that includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner and outer wall define a fitting insertion opening on one lateral side and a fitting seat on the opposite lateral side. A seal is provided on a face wall of the fitting. Triangular side walls extend between the inner and outer walls. A locking tab on a triangular side wall is received within a tab receiver on the outer wall of the fitting. | 03-13-2014 |
20140130533 | AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE ASSEMBLY - An air conditioning condensate drain line assembly. The assembly may include a paddle wheel that is rotatably disposed in a drain hole of a drain housing. The paddle wheel may inhibit contaminants from entering the drain tube. | 05-15-2014 |
20140301832 | Air Duct Assembly Having a Flexible Vane - An air duct assembly having a housing and a flexible vane. Sufficient airflow through the housing may actuate the flexible vane to permit airflow through an outlet. | 10-09-2014 |
Eric R. Ziegel, Houston, TX US
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20090326865 | Rapid Data-Based Data Adequacy Procedure for Pipeline Integrity Assessment - A method and system for evaluating the sample coverage of ultrasonic or radiography (UT/RT) measurements of pipeline wall thickness for statistical validity. A data library contains distributions of in-line inspection (ILI) measurements for other pipelines, calibrated to correspond to UT/RT measurements as needed. The data library for these ILI-measured pipelines also includes statistics generated from Monte Carlo simulation, by way of which various sample coverage levels sample the ILI measurements, for determining whether a measurement exceeds a given threshold or meets another premise related to determining the extreme wall loss measurement for the pipeline. A pipeline with sampled UT/RT measurements is used to identify one or more ILI-measured pipeline datasets that are most similar, and the statistics from those most similar pipeline datasets determine whether the sample coverage of the UT/RT measurements is sufficient to draw conclusions about the extreme value of wall loss in the sampled pipeline. | 12-31-2009 |
20100030491 | Estimating Worst Case Corrosion in a Pipeline - A method and system for estimating the worst case corrosion in a pipeline for which pipeline wall thickness measurements are limited to sampled ultrasonic or radiography (UT/RT) measurements. A data library contains distributions of in-line inspection (IL) measurements for other pipelines, calibrated to correspond to UT/RT measurements as needed. These ILI datasets are randomly sampled multiple times, to obtain multiple sample sets from each ILI dataset. Candidate statistical distributions are evaluated for each sample set to determine which of the candidate statistical distributions most accurately estimates the worst case corrosion measured by ILI. A discriminant function is then derived from sample statistics and pipeline descriptors associated with the sample sets, along with the best candidate statistical distribution for that sample set. Sample statistics and pipeline descriptors for the pipeline with sampled UT/RT measurements are then applied to the discriminant function to determine the best one of the candidate statistical distributions for extreme value estimation, and the worst case corrosion is then determined using that best statistical distribution. | 02-04-2010 |