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Christian Erickson, Medford, MA US
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20150150062 | Reducing Network Bandwidth Usage in a Distributed Video Editing System - Techniques are disclosed for reducing the amount of network bandwidth used by a distributed video editing system. A server dynamically chooses from among several encoding options, depending on the context and network conditions. The server makes every attempt to transmit a given video frame only once over the network. Depending on network performance, the quality of the transmitted video may vary. A frame identification technique is used to improve efficiency to avoid duplication of rendering work. On the client, the frame identity is used by the client to cache the frames individually, at varying qualities. These frames are cached on the client indefinitely. When the client prepares to play a frame, it examines its local cache of frames and chooses either a local cached frame or requests a remote frame at a different quality, based on the context. | 05-28-2015 |
Clayton Erickson, Princeton, MA US
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20090112363 | Adaptive control system for reagent distribution control in SCR reactors - A method for controlling dosage of a reagent in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system includes the step of providing the system with a plurality of reagent injection nozzles, each nozzle being configured and adapted to be independently calibrated during an SCR reaction when the system is in operation. The method further includes determining an influence coefficient for each injection nozzle for a catalyst independently of the other injection nozzles, and optimizing the flow of reagent from each injection nozzle to minimize a sum of deviation across a surface of the catalyst. A system performs selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and a machine readable medium contains program instructions to controlling dosage of a reagent in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. | 04-30-2009 |
20110266304 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR REAGENT DISTRIBUTION CONTROL IN SCR REACTORS - A method for controlling dosage of a reagent in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system includes the step of providing the system with a plurality of reagent injection nozzles, each nozzle being configured and adapted to be independently calibrated during an SCR reaction when the system is in operation. The method further includes determining an influence coefficient for each injection nozzle for a catalyst independently of the other injection nozzles, and optimizing the flow of reagent from each injection nozzle to minimize a sum of deviation across a surface of the catalyst. A system performs selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and a machine readable medium contains program instructions to controlling dosage of a reagent in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. | 11-03-2011 |
Clayton A. Erickson, Princeton, MA US
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20080267837 | Conversion of urea to reactants for NOx reduction - The invention provides a system for converting urea into reactants useful for removing NO | 10-30-2008 |
20100015029 | CONVERSION OF UREA TO REACTANTS FOR NOX REDUCTION - The invention provides a system for converting urea into reactants useful for removing NO | 01-21-2010 |
David Erickson, Topsfield, MA US
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20140276065 | High Resolution Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging Systems and Methods - Disclosed is a high resolution intravascular ultrasound imaging system including a catheter with a rotatable imaging assembly and an image processor. The image processor in turn features a pulser configured to energize the ultrasound transducer of the rotatable imaging assembly with a multi-frequency ultrasound waveform signal. The image processor further contains a receiver configured to decompose received ultrasound energy as reflected by the target vessel into a plurality of individual subband signals, individually process these signals and reconstitute these signals into a high resolution image of the blood vessel. The IVUS system of the invention may be useful in characterizing cap thickness of vulnerable plaques or other detailed studies of blood vessels. | 09-18-2014 |
Douglas Erickson, Salem, MA US
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20140297413 | System and Method for Promotion of Retail Items and Customer Transactions - Disclosed is a retail imaging system comprising: a mobile communication device having an imaging lens, a retailer software application, and a wireless communication module; a support stand configured to secure and support the mobile communication device at a predetermined distance from a retail item; and a retail imaging server in wireless communication with the wireless communication module for receiving a digital retail image file from the mobile communication device. | 10-02-2014 |
Douglas Alan Erickson, Merrimac, MA US
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20140028867 | Illuminating Device for Close-up Photographing - A mobile photographic accessory that simultaneously stabilizes a recording camera, illuminates the subject, and provides an optional close-up lens, thus enhancing close-up photographs and video recordings. | 01-30-2014 |
Drew D. Erickson, West Newbury, MA US
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20080314314 | ULTRASONIC SPRAY COATING SYSTEM - Disclosed is an ultrasonic spray coating system comprising an ultrasonic spray head with integrated fluid delivery system (IFDS), which consists of an ultrasonic transducer with a spray forming tip, an ultrasonic generator, an external liquid applicator, a precision liquid delivery system and air directors. The coating liquid is delivered to the spray forming tip on the ultrasonic transducer from an external liquid applicator. The liquid is stored in a pressurized reservoir and fed to the liquid applicator by a precision liquid delivery system. The ultrasonic vibrations of the spray forming tip break up the liquid into small droplets and propel them from the tip in the form of a spray. The spray produced with ultrasonic energy alone is a very narrow “sheet-like” pattern. The width of the spray pattern produced is equal to the width of the spray forming tip (2 mm to 4 mm). Air directors are used to produce air streams to further shape and accelerate the ultrasonically produced spray. Air directors can be used to produce three distinct spray patterns, based upon the nature and placement of the air stream—narrow mode spray pattern; wide mode spray pattern; or side mode spray pattern. | 12-25-2008 |
20100107972 | COATING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a coating system for the selective application of coatings to substrates to apply a uniform coating to selected areas of the substrate without the need for masking. The system comprises a first coating applicator for coating large areas of the substrate, a second coating applicator for coating small areas of the substrate, a motion and positioning system for both coating applicators and a system controller. Also disclosed is an ultrasonic spray coating system comprising an ultrasonic transducer with spray forming head, integrated fluid delivery device with air and liquid supply passage ways, support brackets and an ultrasonic power generator. | 05-06-2010 |
Drew D. Erickson, Newbury, MA US
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20130264397 | Spray Head Improvements for an Ultrasonic Spray Coating Assembly - Disclosed is an ultrasonic spray coating system wherein (1) the surface of the feed blade of the ultrasonic spray head has been modified to add a series shallow channels to redirect the ultrasonic surface wave system that exists on the surface; (2) the internal passageway of the liquid applicator has been modified to add a series of channels to uniformly feed the liquid from the liquid applicator to the spray-forming tip; (3) a positive displacement pump is utilized to deliver the liquid to the spray head at a precise flow rate independent of the associated resistances of the liquid delivery system components; and (4) the output orifice of the primary gas director is extended to impinge the directed gas stream at a position closer to the spray-forming tip. | 10-10-2013 |
Hans K. Erickson, Cambridge, MA US
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20090076263 | ELIMINATION OF HETEROGENEOUS OR MIXED CELL POPULATION IN TUMORS - Methods of killing or inhibiting tumors comprising of heterogeneous or mixed cell populations is described. The killing or inhibition of tumors is achieved by selectively targeting a unique ligand suspected of being expressed on a particular cell population to also kill a cell population lacking the unique ligand. These conjugates have therapeutic use as they are delivered to a specific cell population to kill these cells and the cytotoxic drug is released to kill non-targeted cells, thereby eliminating the tumor. | 03-19-2009 |
20110319612 | ELIMINATION OF HETEROGENEOUS OR MIXED CELL POPULATION IN TUMORS - Methods of killing or inhibiting tumors comprising of heterogeneous or mixed cell populations is described. The killing or inhibition of tumors is achieved by selectively targeting a unique ligand suspected of being expressed on a particular cell population to also kill a cell population lacking the unique ligand. These conjugates have therapeutic use as they are delivered to a specific cell population to kill these cells and the cytotoxic drug is released to kill non-targeted cells, thereby eliminating the tumor. | 12-29-2011 |
Jay Michael Erickson, Wellesley, MA US
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20090129379 | RECONSTRUCTING DATA ON A NETWORK - Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for parsing, flagging, and/or reconstructing data on a network. Data packets associated with user requests are distributed among a plurality of data centers for processing. The data packets are captured at the data centers for fraud detection. The captured data packets are preprocessed at the data center. The preprocessing includes disregarding data packets that are not applicable to fraud detection. The preprocessing includes indicating if data packets are applicable to fraud detection. The indicating of the applicable data packets includes parsing the data packets using particular rules optimized for fraud detection. The data packets are processed at each data center to reconstruct part of the data associated with a user. The processing of the data packets includes reconstructing the data packets based on customer information from network information and/or cookie information. The reconstructed data packets are transmitted to a central processing center (e.g., central data center). The central processing center receives reconstructed data packets from the plurality of data centers and unifies the reconstructed data packets into data associated with a user. | 05-21-2009 |
20090129400 | PARSING AND FLAGGING DATA ON A NETWORK - Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for parsing, flagging, and/or reconstructing data on a network. Data packets associated with user requests are distributed among a plurality of data centers for processing. The data packets are captured at the data centers for fraud detection. The captured data packets are preprocessed at the data center. The preprocessing includes disregarding data packets that are not applicable to fraud detection. The preprocessing includes indicating if data packets are applicable to fraud detection. The indicating of the applicable data packets includes parsing the data packets using particular rules optimized for fraud detection. The data packets are processed at each data center to reconstruct part of the data associated with a user. The processing of the data packets includes reconstructing the data packets based on customer information from network information and/or cookie information. The reconstructed data packets are transmitted to a central processing center (e.g., central data center). The central processing center receives reconstructed data packets from the plurality of data centers and unifies the reconstructed data packets into data associated with a user. | 05-21-2009 |
John J. Erickson, Brockton, MA US
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20090013561 | Golf shoe outsole - The present invention is further directed towards a golf shoe having an outsole comprising of forward and rear base sections that are connected and molded together with an arch support shank. The base sections are relatively soft and made from thermoplastic polyurethane having a maximum Shore A hardness of between 75 to 85. The shank is also made of thermoplastic polyurethane having a minimum hardness of at least 95 Shore A hardness. Each base section has a plurality of openings, wherein a corresponding plurality of relatively hard pods are molded, each pod of a size and configuration to fit within a corresponding opening and extend at least 6.3 mm from the bottom surfaces of the base sections. The shoe provides flexibility both across the metatarsal area and longitudinally at approximately the metatarsal area thereby providing the golfer with improved traction and balance, especially when the golfer executes a golf shot. | 01-15-2009 |
20090056169 | GOLF SHOE OUTSOLE - The present invention is further directed towards a golf shoe having an outsole comprising of forward and rear base sections that are connected and molded together with an arch support shank. The base sections are relatively soft and made from thermoplastic polyurethane having a maximum Shore A hardness of between 75 to 85. The shank is also made of thermoplastic polyurethane having a minimum hardness of at least 95 Shore A hardness. Each base section has a plurality of openings, wherein a corresponding plurality of relatively hard pods are molded, each pod of a size and configuration to fit within a corresponding opening and extend at least 6.3 mm from the bottom surfaces of the base sections. The shoe provides flexibility both across the metatarsal area and longitudinally at approximately the metatarsal area thereby providing the golfer with improved traction and balance, especially when the golfer executes a golf shot. | 03-05-2009 |
20090113765 | GOLF SHOE - The present invention concerns a shoe comprising an upper, a midsole, and an outsole, wherein a collapsible support element is positioned in a recess proximate to a wearer's first metatarsal bone, wherein said collapsible support element is stiffer in a longitudinal direction and is more collapsible in a transverse direction. More specifically, the collapsible support element comprises a collapsible gel pad encased in a thermoplastic urethane, or a single collapsible element having a wave configuration, or a series of collapsible wave elements. Each embodiment of the collapsible support element resists collapsing when a golfer walks but have a propensity to collapse during the golfer's swing, which allows more efficient transfer of energy during the swing. The shoe further comprises flexing channels in a forward portion as well as a flexing channel in the rear portion. | 05-07-2009 |
20090199435 | SHOES WITH SHANK AND HEEL WRAP - The present invention concerns a shoe | 08-13-2009 |
20090249648 | GOLF SHOE OUTSOLE - The present invention is directed towards a golf shoe outsole that is comprised of a generally soft, and flexible base having a plurality of raised portions on the lower surface of the base, a pair of flexing supports that are placed on the lower surface of the base in an abutting relationship with the raised portions, a pair of chassis that fit over and about the base and a two-piece arch support that acts as a shank for the arch section of the base. The base has a plurality of raised portions that are of a size shape, and number to correspond and mesh together with a plurality of cleat containing pods that are molded to both chassis. The two-piece arch support allows for the necessary rigidity in the arch area of the shoe which is vital for a good golf swing. | 10-08-2009 |
20100154255 | SHOE WITH SENSORS, CONTROLLER AND ACTIVE-RESPONSE ELEMENTS AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - Active-response golf shoes are disclosed. The golf shoes include a plurality of sensors, a controller, and at least one active-response element. The sensor and controller operate to rapidly determine if a golfer is walking or swinging a golf club. Once this determination is made the controller and active-response element rapidly change the shoe's characteristics. If the controller determines that the golfer is walking, the shoe provides a soft and flexible walking platform. If the controller determines that the golfer is swinging, the shoe morphs or changes automatically to provide a stable hitting platform. The controller senses various predetermined conditions such as pressure of the user's foot to determine whether the golfer is walking or swinging. The active-response element is a lateral adjuster having an upper bracket located in the laces area and a lower bracket affixed to the side of the sole, brackets supporting a plurality of electrostrictive polymer bands; | 06-24-2010 |
20110203140 | GOLF SHOE - A shoe comprising an upper, a midsole, and an outsole, wherein a single collapsible support element is positioned in a recess proximate to a wearer's first metatarsal bone. The single collapsible support element has aniotropic mechanical proerties disposed in the recess, the support element being stiffer in a longitudinal direction and more collapsible in a transverse direction, and having a variable thickness in a transverse direction wherein an inner thickness is thicker than an outer thickness, The collapsible support element resists collapsing when a golfer walks but have a propensity to collapse during the golfer's swing, which allows more efficient transfer of energy during the swing. The shoe further comprises flexing channels in a forward portion as well as a flexing channel in the rear portion. | 08-25-2011 |
20120285044 | GOLF SHOE OUTSOLE - The golf shoe outsole of the invention comprises a generally flexible forward section and a generally hard heel section, each section having a plurality of pod sections molded thereupon, preferably there are eight separate pod sections, each having at least one cleat attached thereto. Each pod section has an outer edge or perimeter that is flared quite significantly to provide a greater degree of flexibility and traction with turf, and therefore greater stability and balance to the user. The outsole has a 0.375 width to length ratio at the metatarsal area of the outsole and a pod vertical height of at least 9.1 mm and a flare angle of at least 52° from vertical on the outer edges of the pods. The pods are relatively hard with a minimum Shore A hardness of 95 and extend a minimum of 6.3 mm from the bottom surface of the outsole. The forward portion of the outsole is made from a relatively flexible thermoplastic polyurethane having a hardness between 75 to 85 Shore A. | 11-15-2012 |
John R. Erickson, Middleton, MA US
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20090069721 | Apparatus and Method for Measuring the Dimensions of the Palpable Surface of the Prostate - A method and system for measuring the size of the palpable surface of the prostate in the physician's office. In one embodiment a membrane with a grid pattern is located proximate the prostate. A physician moves a measurement system, formed at the end of the index finger and located in a glove, between opposite margins of the prostate. The measurement system counts the grid elements between the margins that translate into a quantitative measurement of size of the palpable surface of the prostate. In another embodiment an accelerometer attaches to the end of the index finger to produce signals along multiple axes that a processing system converts into a measurement of the size. | 03-12-2009 |
20110172563 | Apparatus and Method for Measuring the Dimensions of the Palpable Surface of the Prostate - A method and system for measuring the size of the palpable surface of the prostate in the physician's office. In one embodiment a membrane with a grid pattern is located proximate the prostate. A physician moves a measurement system, formed at the end of the index finger and located in a glove, between opposite margins of the prostate. The measurement system counts the grid elements between the margins that translate into a quantitative measurement of size of the palpable surface of the prostate. In another embodiment an accelerometer attaches to the end of the index finger to produce signals along multiple axes that a processing system converts into a measurement of the size. | 07-14-2011 |
Karen L. Erickson, North Oxford, MA US
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20130039883 | METHOD OF SENSITIZING CANCER CELLS TO THE CYTOTOXIC EFFECTS OF DEATH RECEPTOR LIGANDS IN CANCER TREATMENT - Disclosed is a method of enhancing the response of cancer cells in a mammal to treatment with a death receptor ligand, which method comprises contacting the cancer cells with a death receptor ligand in conjunction with an effective amount of a compound described herein, for example, a cucurbitacin (I) or a withanolide (II). Also disclosed is a method of inducing apoptosis in cancer cells in a mammal, comprising contacting the cancer cells with a compound described herein, for example, a cucurbitacin (I) or a withanolide (II) and also contacting the cancer cells with a death receptor ligand, whereby apoptosis is induced in the cancer cells. | 02-14-2013 |
Steven Erickson, Newton, MA US
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20140317682 | PLUG-IN BASED POLICY EVALUATION - A device may include an interface to send authentication information to a plug-in, where the authentication information is related to a client device. The interface may send a policy identifier to the plug-in, where the policy identifier identifies a policy, and may receive a policy result from the plug-in, where the policy result is produced using the authentication information and a policy requirement identified by the policy identifier, and where the policy result identifies whether the client device complies with the policy. | 10-23-2014 |
Stuart J. Erickson, Marblehead, MA US
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20080314314 | ULTRASONIC SPRAY COATING SYSTEM - Disclosed is an ultrasonic spray coating system comprising an ultrasonic spray head with integrated fluid delivery system (IFDS), which consists of an ultrasonic transducer with a spray forming tip, an ultrasonic generator, an external liquid applicator, a precision liquid delivery system and air directors. The coating liquid is delivered to the spray forming tip on the ultrasonic transducer from an external liquid applicator. The liquid is stored in a pressurized reservoir and fed to the liquid applicator by a precision liquid delivery system. The ultrasonic vibrations of the spray forming tip break up the liquid into small droplets and propel them from the tip in the form of a spray. The spray produced with ultrasonic energy alone is a very narrow “sheet-like” pattern. The width of the spray pattern produced is equal to the width of the spray forming tip (2 mm to 4 mm). Air directors are used to produce air streams to further shape and accelerate the ultrasonically produced spray. Air directors can be used to produce three distinct spray patterns, based upon the nature and placement of the air stream—narrow mode spray pattern; wide mode spray pattern; or side mode spray pattern. | 12-25-2008 |
20100107972 | COATING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a coating system for the selective application of coatings to substrates to apply a uniform coating to selected areas of the substrate without the need for masking. The system comprises a first coating applicator for coating large areas of the substrate, a second coating applicator for coating small areas of the substrate, a motion and positioning system for both coating applicators and a system controller. Also disclosed is an ultrasonic spray coating system comprising an ultrasonic transducer with spray forming head, integrated fluid delivery device with air and liquid supply passage ways, support brackets and an ultrasonic power generator. | 05-06-2010 |
20130264397 | Spray Head Improvements for an Ultrasonic Spray Coating Assembly - Disclosed is an ultrasonic spray coating system wherein (1) the surface of the feed blade of the ultrasonic spray head has been modified to add a series shallow channels to redirect the ultrasonic surface wave system that exists on the surface; (2) the internal passageway of the liquid applicator has been modified to add a series of channels to uniformly feed the liquid from the liquid applicator to the spray-forming tip; (3) a positive displacement pump is utilized to deliver the liquid to the spray head at a precise flow rate independent of the associated resistances of the liquid delivery system components; and (4) the output orifice of the primary gas director is extended to impinge the directed gas stream at a position closer to the spray-forming tip. | 10-10-2013 |