Finley, US
Adam Finley, Leesburg, IN US
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20100241236 | Modular Radial Head Prosthesis - A prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius can include an articulation component having a first connection portion. A first head component can have a second connection portion that connects to the first connection portion. A second head component can have a third connection portion that connects to the first connection portion. The second head component can have a distinct dimension from the first head component. A stem component can include a fourth connection portion that connects with either of the first or second head components. The stem component can have a stem anchoring portion that connects to the radius. | 09-23-2010 |
20110112649 | Radial and ulnar replacement - Prostheses are provided for ulna and radius of a patient's forearm. | 05-12-2011 |
20110230972 | ELBOW RESURFACING PROSTHESIS - A method and apparatus for replacing a selected portion of the anatomy is described. In particular, a prosthesis can be provided to replace a portion of an articulating joint, such as an elbow. The apparatus can be modular for various reasons and each of the modular portions can include a different dimension to achieve a selected result. | 09-22-2011 |
20150073489 | IMPLANT FIXATION ASSEMBLY - An implant fixation assembly for securing an implant to a bone includes a first member, a stem, a biasing member and a tensioner. The first member includes a bone-engagement surface. The stem extends from the first member for insertion into a bore formed in the bone. The biasing member biases a distal portion of the stem toward the bone-engagement surface. The tensioner pre-tensions the biasing member. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073561 | MODULAR RADIAL HEAD PROSTHESIS - A method for implanting a prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius includes determining a distance between a proximal radius and a humerus. The method also includes selecting one of a first head component or a second head component based on the determination. The first and second head components have unique heights. The method further includes connecting the selected first or second head component to an articulation component and connecting a stem component to the selected first or second head component. | 03-12-2015 |
Alan Finley, Houston, TX US
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20130129587 | Process Equipment Contaminant Removal - A method and system remove contaminants from a vapor. In one embodiment, the system includes a contaminant removal system having a vacuum box. A contaminated vapor from process equipment is introduced to the vacuum box. The contaminated vapor includes steam and hydrocarbons. The vacuum box includes a water removal device. The water removal device removes water from the contaminated vapor to provide water and a reduced water vapor. The water and the reduced water vapor are removed from the vacuum box. | 05-23-2013 |
20130156666 | Vacuum Truck Scrubber System - A system and method scrub a vapor. In one embodiment, a vacuum truck scrubber system includes a liquid vat. The liquid vat comprises liquid. The system also includes a first carbon canister. The liquid vat is connected to the first carbon canister. The first carbon canister contains carbon. In addition, the system includes a second carbon canister. The first carbon canister is connected to the second carbon canister. The second carbon canister contains carbon. In addition, the system includes a third carbon canister. Moreover, the system includes that a vapor comprising contaminants is fed to the liquid vat and is introduced from the liquid vat to the first carbon canister wherein a portion of the contaminants are removed from the vapor. The vapor is introduced from the first carbon canister to the second carbon canister wherein another portion of the contaminants are removed from the vapor. | 06-20-2013 |
20140050624 | Vacuum Truck Scrubber System - A system and method scrub a vapor. In embodiments, a vacuum truck scrubber system includes a liquid vat, a first carbon canister, a second carbon canister, and a third carbon canister. The first carbon canister and the second carbon canister each contain carbon. The liquid vat is connected to the first carbon canister. The first carbon canister is connected to the second carbon canister. A vapor having contaminants is fed to the liquid vat and is introduced from the liquid vat to the first carbon canister wherein a portion of the contaminants is removed from the vapor. The vapor is introduced from the first carbon canister to the second carbon canister wherein another portion of the contaminants is removed. The vacuum truck scrubber system also includes a monitoring system for reading and recording of sample measurements in the first carbon canister, the second carbon canister and the third carbon canister. | 02-20-2014 |
20140069276 | Process Equipment Contaminant Removal - A method and system remove contaminants from a vapor. In one embodiment, the system includes a contaminant removal system having a vacuum box. The contaminant removal system includes a contaminated vapor from process equipment is introduced to the vacuum box. The contaminated vapor includes steam and hydrocarbons. The vacuum box includes a water removal device. The water removal device removes water from the contaminated vapor to provide water and a reduced water vapor. The contaminated vapor is introduced to the vacuum box below the water removal device. The water and the reduced water vapor are removed from the vacuum box. The water removal device is disposed in the vacuum box at an elevation below an elevation at which the reduced water vapor is removed from the vacuum box. | 03-13-2014 |
20150027312 | Process Equipment Contaminant Removal - An apparatus, method and system remove contaminants from a vapor. In an embodiment, a contaminant removal apparatus includes a vacuum box. The vacuum box is a vessel. The apparatus also includes a demister pad disposed in the vacuum box. A vapor is introduced to the vacuum box on an opposing side of the demister pad from a vapor exit from the vacuum box. | 01-29-2015 |
Bill Finley, Hamilton, OH US
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20090065248 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND/OR METHODS FOR ELECTRICALLY COUPLING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a terminal box adapted to be releasably and/or operatively attached to a selected electric motor of a plurality of electric motors. The terminal box can be adapted to receive a plurality of electrical wires. The plurality of electrical wires can be adapted to convey electrical energy to the selected electric motor. | 03-12-2009 |
Bryan B. Finley, Bettendorf, IA US
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20090272619 | Grain saving, directable unloader boot assembly - A pivoting boot is disclosed for attachment to the unloading auger tube of combine harvesters, and serves as both a grain saving dam against unwanted grain spillage, and a directable spout. The boot permits evenly unloading grain onto, or completely filling, transportation vehicles or storage containers, without having to change the combine position, once it is staged for unloading. | 11-05-2009 |
20110028193 | SPREADER DISK ASSEMBLY CONVERTIBLE FOR WINDROWING - A spreader disk assembly for spreading crop residue such as straw discharged from an agricultural harvesting machine, and more particularly, which has a bat support mechanism that enables the bats to be quickly and easily hingedly or pivotally convertible from a deployed spreading mode to a flattened stowed mode for windrowing, which does not require removal of the bats, or the disk from the spreader. A locking mechanism is provided that enables the quick and easy conversion and securely holds the bats in both modes. | 02-03-2011 |
Christopher D. Finley, Reno, NV US
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20110027071 | MULTI-STAGE INDUCER FOR CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS - An inducer assembly comprising at least two sets of rotating and non-rotating helical inducer vanes. As the fluid enters the inducer, the fluid moves up through a first set of rotating vanes, and gains rotational momentum. The fluid then enters a second set of non-rotating vanes that use the rotational momentum of the fluid to progress the fluid forward while removing the rotation and consequently decreasing the net positive suction head required. The inducer is positioned at the inlet of a cryogenic centrifugal pump. Embodiments of the cryogenic centrifugal pump use a vertical rotational axis and include a thrust equalizing mechanism device to balance hydraulic thrust. | 02-03-2011 |
Daniel Finley, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20100292129 | Methods and Compositions for Enhancing Proteasome Activity - This invention relates to methods and compositions for enhancing proteasome activity in a cell. The methods and compositions for enhancing the activity of the proteasome in cells modulate the activity of Ubp6 (yeast) or Usp14 (human), an endogenous inhibitor of the proteasome. The methods and compositions partially or completely reduce the inhibitory activity of Usp14 on a proteasome, thereby specifically enhancing the protein-degradation activity of the proteasome. The invention also provides methods of screening to identify inhibitors of Ubp6, Usp14, and/or both Ubp6 and Usp14. | 11-18-2010 |
Daniel J. Finley, Jamaica Plan, MA US
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20130210845 | Tricyclic Proteasome Activity Enhancing Compounds - Proteinopathies result from the proteasome not acting efficiently enough to eliminate harmful proteins and prevent the formation of the pathogenic aggregates. As described herein, inhibition of proteasome-associated deubiquitinase Usp14 results in increased proteasome efficiency. The present invention therefore provides novel compositions and methods for inhibition of Usp14, enhancement of proteasome activity and treatment of proteinopathies. | 08-15-2013 |
Daniel J. Finley, Jamaica Plain, MA US
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20130045992 | Compositions and Methods for Enhancing Proteasome Activity - Proteinopathies result from the proteasome not acting efficiently enough to eliminate harmful proteins and prevent the formation of the pathogenic aggregates. As described herein, inhibition of proteasome-associated deubiquitinase Usp 14 results in increased proteasome efficiency. The present invention therefore provides novel compositions and methods for inhibition of Usp14, enhancement of proteasome activity and treatment of proteinopathies. | 02-21-2013 |
20140199706 | Methods and Compositions for Enhancing Proteasome Activity - This invention relates to methods and compositions for enhancing proteasome activity in a cell. The methods and compositions for enhancing the activity of the proteasome in cells modulate the activity of Ubp6 (yeast) or Usp14 (human), an endogenous inhibitor of the proteasome. The methods and compositions partially or completely reduce the inhibitory activity of Usp14 on a proteasome, thereby specifically enhancing the protein-degradation activity of the proteasome. The invention also provides methods of screening to identify inhibitors of Ubp6, Usp14, and/or both Ubp6 and Usp14. | 07-17-2014 |
20140275169 | Combination Therapies for Enhancing Protein Degradation - Disclosed herein are combination therapies for enhancing protein degradation. One component is an inhibitor of USP14, while the second component is an inhibitor of Hsp70. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to methods of treating or preventing a tauopathy, such as Alzheimer's disease. | 09-18-2014 |
David M. Finley, Simpsonville, SC US
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20090304874 | Laminated lidstock and package made therefrom - A laminated lidstock includes a substrate film, a support web; a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed between the substrate and support webs, and covering the substrate film and support web; a product die cut disposed in the substrate film; and an array of opening die cuts disposed in the substrate film; wherein at least one of substrate film and the support web comprises an oxygen barrier, and wherein at least one of the substrate film and the support web carries a registration device. A method of making the lidstock, and a package, are also disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
20100062130 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR ON-DEMAND MARINATION AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE SAME - A package assembly including a first package a second package is provided. The first package can contain two or more compartments. A first compartment can substantially contain the second package and a second compartment can substantially contain a food product, such as a meat. The second package can contain a food additive, such as a marinade. Although substantially contained within the first compartment of the first package, the second package includes a reputable seal located proximate the second compartment of the first package. Applying pressure to the first compartment and, thus, the second package can break the rupturable seal to distribute the food additive from the second package to the food product in the second compartment. The first package can include a perimeter hard seal configured to withstand the pressure and, thus, prevent the leaking of any of the food product or the food additive from the first package during the distribution of the food additive. | 03-11-2010 |
20120241336 | On-Demand Marination Package - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a package comprising a lower film that contains at least first and second compartments separated by a partition. The first compartment can substantially contain a food product and the second compartment can substantially contain a pouch. Specifically, the pouch comprises at least one rupturable seal and houses one or more food additives. An upper film is sealed to the lower film about the perimeter of the package via outer perimeter seal. In addition, the package comprises at least one inner perimeter seal that cooperates with the pouch rupturable seals and functions to isolate the first and second compartments until it is desired to intermix the food additive and the food product. | 09-27-2012 |
20140287172 | Patch Bag Having Separated Tear Initiators - A patch bag has a heat-shrinkable patch adhered to a heat-shrinkable bag and a skirt between a heat seal and an edge of the bag. The bag is made from a multilayer film with at least one film layer comprising an incompatible polymer blend so that after shrinking the film exhibits controlled tear direction. The bag skirt has a bag tear initiator for initiating a controlled direction tear to the opposite side of the bag. The patch has an edge with a patch tear initiator separated from the bag tear initiator but positioned along a tear line emanating from bag tear initiator, so that upon tearing the shrunken bag, the controlled tear propagates into the patch tear initiator and thereafter the shrunken bag and the shrunken patch tear together towards an opposite edge of the patch. | 09-25-2014 |
David M. Finley, Spring Grove, IL US
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20080311676 | IMMUNOASSAYS EXHIBITING REDUCED CROSS-REACTIVITY WITH HYDROPHOBIC DRUG ANALYTE METABOLITES - The present disclosure provides among other things immunoassays exhibiting reduced cross-reactivity with analyte metabolites. Additionally, the present disclosure provides diagnostic immunoassays to determine the concentration or level in a test sample of a hydrophobic drug that metabolizes in vivo or in vitro to form cross-reacting metabolites wherein cross-reactivity with such metabolites of the drug analyte is reduced. In particular, the disclosure provides such immunoassays where the hydrophobic drug is an immunosuppressant drug such as cyclosporine A. | 12-18-2008 |
20110136256 | METHODS AND KITS FOR DECREASING INTERFERENCES IN PLASMA OR SERUM CONTAINING ASSAY SAMPLES OF SPECIFIC BINDING ASSAYS - Methods and kits are provided for decreasing interferences and inaccuracies due to nonoptimal sample handling of blood samples in plasma or serum containing assay samples of specific binding assays by addition of a large polycation to the assay sample during the specific binding assay. | 06-09-2011 |
20130011827 | METHODS AND KITS FOR DECREASING INTERFERENCES IN PLASMA OR SERUM CONTAINING ASSAY SAMPLES OF SPECIFIC BINDING ASSAYS - Methods and kits are provided for decreasing interferences and inaccuracies due to nonoptimal sample handling of blood samples in plasma or serum containing assay samples of specific binding assays by addition of a large polycation to the assay sample during the specific binding assay. | 01-10-2013 |
David Michael Finley, Simpsonville, SC US
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20130156900 | Easy-Open Cook-In Packaged Product - A packaged product has an easy-open packaging article surrounding and adhering to a cooked meat product. The packaging article comprises a multilayer film having a first layer that is a seal layer which is an inside layer of the package and a second layer that bonds to the first layer with a bond strength of at least 36 grams per inch. The second layer, or a third layer with the second layer being between the first layer and the third layer, comprises a tear-enhancing component comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of an inorganic filler and an incompatible polymer blend. The layer comprising the filler and/or incompatible polymer blend allows the package to be torn open without delamination occurring between the seal layer and the tie layer. | 06-20-2013 |
David S. Finley, Berkeley, CA US
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20120227789 | Solar Collector Comprising Receiver Positioned External to Inflation Space of Reflective Solar Concentrator - Embodiments of the present invention utilize inflation air to impart an appropriate shape to a reflective concentrator of a solar collector device. An optical receiver or a secondary optic in communication with an optical receiver may be positioned outside the concentrator's internal inflation space in a plane containing a substantially circular pattern of concentrated reflected illumination. In certain embodiments, the inflation space may be defined between the reflective film having a concave shape, and an optically transparent thin film adopting a convex shape in response to the inflation pressure. In some embodiments the inflation space may be defined between the concave reflective film, and an optically transparent disk having a thickness resisting internal inflation pressure to adopt a planar or only slightly convex profile. | 09-13-2012 |
David S. Finley, Long Beach, CA US
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20100324545 | Hypothermia for Improving Rate of Functional Recovery Following Pelvic Surgeries - Hypothermia significantly improves the rate of recovery of function following abdominal surgery-particularly radical prostatectomy. Prior to commencing surgery the tissues at and surrounding the site of the surgery are cooled by means of an endorectal cooling balloon inserted into the patient's rectum. The uninflated balloon is inserted and then inflated with cooling fluid which fluid is constantly circulated in and out to lower the temperature. Improved hypothermia can be achieved by bathing internal tissue with chilled water or buffer. Limitation of surgically induced damage can be demonstrated by the more rapid regain of continence in radical prostatectomy patients treated with hypothermia during surgery. | 12-23-2010 |
David W. Finley, Crestwood, MO US
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20120117865 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING TISSUE SAMPLES FROM SEEDS, AND RELATED METHODS - A seed sampling system is provided having an automated seed loading assembly including a seed bin and being operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds within the seed bin. The system also includes an automated seed sampling assembly operable to remove tissue samples from the singulated seeds, and an automated seed transport assembly operable to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly includes multiple retention members. Each of the retention members is movable relative to the seed loading assembly and to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly is operable to position one of the multiple retention members adjacent to the seed loading assembly for engaging one of the singulated seeds, while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to the seed sampling assembly for presenting another of the singulated seeds to the seed sampling assembly. | 05-17-2012 |
20130079917 | AUTOMATED SMALL OBJECT SORTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In various embodiments, a small object sorting system includes an object tray cart docking station configured to dock an object tray cart here within. The system additionally includes an automated tray removal and positioning subsystem configured to remove an object tray from the object tray cart, selectively position the tray such that selected small objects can be extracted therefrom, and replace the object tray into the object tray cart. Furthermore, the system includes an automated collection assembly positioning subsystem configured to selectively position a collection assembly such that the selected extracted small objects can be deposited into selected object receptacles, and an automated object extraction subsystem configured to extract the selected small objects and deposit each extracted small object into the selected object receptacles. | 03-28-2013 |
David W. Finley, St. Louis, MO US
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20080317279 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS - In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides an automated seed sampling and sorting system. The system includes an imaging station for collecting image data of a set of seeds and a seed orientation station for independently positioning each seed in the set in a desired orientation based on the collected image data. The system further includes a seed sample and sort station for extracting a sample from each seed in the set, sorting each sample to a sample tray and sorting each sampled seed to a seed tray. | 12-25-2008 |
20120021411 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS - A seed sampling system includes a seed transport configured to hold multiple individual seeds together as a group and transport the multiple individual seeds together as the group, and to allow the multiple individual seeds to be oriented, substantially simultaneously, while the multiple individual seeds are being held in the seed transport. The seed sampling system also includes a seed sampling subsystem configured to remove tissue from the oriented multiple individual seeds. And, a method for removing tissue from the multiple individual seeds includes loading the multiple individual seeds in the seed transport, orienting the multiple individual seeds in the seed transport substantially simultaneously, and removing tissue from the oriented multiple individual seeds. | 01-26-2012 |
20120288854 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS - An automated system for sampling seeds includes a seed loading station for separating individual seeds from a plurality of seeds held in a seed hopper, an imaging station configured to receive the separated seeds from the seed loading station and collect image data of the received seeds, and a seed sampling subsystem configured to remove tissue samples from the seeds after the image data of the seeds is collected. And, an automated method for sampling seeds includes separating individual seeds from a plurality of seeds, imaging the separated seeds, and removing tissue samples from the imaged seeds. | 11-15-2012 |
20130260366 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS - An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic. | 10-03-2013 |
Dennis B. Finley, Granbury, TX US
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20120248072 | Plasma Actuated Vortex Generators - A plasma-actuated vortex generator arrangement includes a plurality of spaced-apart vortex generators, and a plasma actuator distributed amongst the plurality of vortex generators. | 10-04-2012 |
Don Richard Finley, Greenwood, IN US
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20080207732 | Pyrrolidine Derivatives as Histamine H3 Receptor Antagonists - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods and intermediates for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. | 08-28-2008 |
20090048225 | HISTAMINE H3 RECEPTOR AGENTS, PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention provides a novel compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another, embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. | 02-19-2009 |
20100029608 | Histamine H3 Receptor Agents, Preparation and Therapeutic Uses - The present invention provides a novel compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having histamine-113 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another, embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. | 02-04-2010 |
20100048580 | HISTAMINE H3 RECEPTOR AGENTS, PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases | 02-25-2010 |
20100160319 | HISTAMINE H3 RECEPTOR AGENTS, PREPARATION AND THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases. (Formula I) | 06-24-2010 |
George Michael Finley, Texarkana, TX US
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20130268891 | RAPID RESPONSE DECISION DEVICE - Methods and systems that facilitate rapid response to critical changes in a patient's condition. The disclosed techniques and structures may facilitate rapid input of data (e.g., observed conditions) by a nurse or other clinician, and may provide clinical decision support information based on the input data. In some cases, a user interface that dynamically updates a list of possible causes (e.g., medical conditions) in response to each received input may be provided. In some cases, a user interface presents input selection controls in a check list-type format, and allows a nurse to answer all, or only a subset, of the input selections, in any order. | 10-10-2013 |
James Finley, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120232627 | PRE-SUTURED ANCHOR FOR IMPLANTABLE LEADS - A pre-sutured anchor including a deformable anchor sleeve with a lumen sized to receive the therapy delivery element. An outer surface of the anchor sleeve including one or more annular compression grooves oriented generally co-axial to the lumen. At least one compression member is located in a compression groove in an open configuration. The compression member includes at least one stop. A suture material pre-tied in a self-locking compression knot extends around each compression member. The suture material includes distal ends adapted to receive a tension force that is transmitted as a radial compression force to deform the compression members and substantially engage the stop in a compressed configuration. The anchor sleeve compressively engages the therapy delivery element in the compressed configuration. | 09-13-2012 |
20120330355 | MULTI-DUROMETER REINFORCED SUTURE SLEEVE - A suture anchor for securing a therapy delivery element in a desired location within a living body using a suture material. The suture anchor includes an inner sleeve with a primary lumen sized to receive the therapy delivery element. The inner sleeve includes a compliant material having a first durometer. An anchor body extends around at least a portion of the inner sleeve and includes a portion of the primary lumen. The anchor body includes a compliant material having a second durometer less than the first durometer. At least one exterior suture groove is located on the anchor body to receive the suture material. The exterior suture groove extends substantially to the inner sleeve so the suture material engages directly with the inner sleeve. | 12-27-2012 |
20130053927 | LEAD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - A lead identification system for tracking a plurality of neurostimulation leads during implantation in a patient, and a method of using the same. The lead identification system includes a plurality of lead indicators each adapted to attach to one of a plurality of epidural needles to identify the leads. At least one clip adapted to releasably attach to proximal ends of the leads is provided with corresponding lead indicators. The trial cable for conducting trial stimulation includes connectors with corresponding lead indicators. A plurality of lead indicator stylets are provided for insertion into lumens at the proximal ends of the leads. The pulse generator also has connectors with corresponding lead indicators. The various lead indicators permit a surgeon to track a particular lead to the corresponding connectors on the pulse generator. | 02-28-2013 |
20140005675 | LEAD POSITIONING AND FINNED FIXATION SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20140005754 | BRAIDED LEAD WITH EMBEDDED FIXATION STRUCTURES | 01-02-2014 |
20140046414 | LEAD WITH BRAIDED REINFORCEMENT - A therapy delivery element configured for at least partial insertion in a living body. A braided structure surrounds the conductor assembly. A distal end of the braided structure is attached to an electrode assembly and a free floating proximal end is located near a connector assembly. An outer tubing surrounds the braided structure. The outer tubing includes a proximal end attached to the connector assembly and a distal end attached to the braided structure near the electrode assembly. A proximal tension force applied to the connector assembly acts substantially on the outer tubing and the conductor assembly and a proximal tension force applied to the free floating proximal end acts substantially on the braided structure. | 02-13-2014 |
20140350655 | LEAD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - In some examples, a lead identification system includes a first set of first lead indicators and a second set of second lead indicators. Each of the first lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a first therapy delivery element, a first epidural needle, or a first connector to uniquely identify at least one of the first therapy delivery element, the first epidural needle, or the first connector during implantation of the first therapy delivery element in the patient. Each of the second lead indicators is configured to removably attach to at least one of a second therapy delivery element, a second epidural needle, or a second connector to uniquely identify at least one of the second therapy delivery element, the second epidural needle, or the second connector during implantation of the second therapy delivery element in the patient. | 11-27-2014 |
James N. Finley, Lenoir, NC US
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20090288329 | Artificial fishing lure with mechanical hook assembly - An artificial fishing lure includes a base assembly, a spring-biased hook assembly, a movable hook-setting post, a fixed retention member, and a pivoted actuation lever. The base assembly has spaced apart leading and trailing ends. The hook assembly is carried by the base assembly, and is adapted for sudden movement from a loaded condition to a released condition. The hook assembly has a proximal end and a pointed distal end adapted for piercing a fish. The hook-setting post is located adjacent the leading end of the base assembly, and is adapted for temporarily engaging the proximal end of the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The fixed retention member is located adjacent the trailing end of said base assembly, and is adapted for cooperating with the hook-setting post to temporarily hold the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The actuation lever is connected to the hook-setting post, and is adapted for moving the hook-setting post away from the hook assembly when actuated. The hook-setting post then disengages the proximal end of the hook assembly, and thereby releases the hook assembly for sudden rearward movement outwardly from the retention member from the loaded condition to the released condition. | 11-26-2009 |
20090288330 | Artificial fishing lure with mechanical hook assembly - An artificial fishing lure incorporates a spring-biased hook assembly adapted for sudden movement from a loaded condition to a released condition. A hook-setting member temporarily retains the hook assembly in the loaded condition. A compression trigger is adapted for tripping the hook-setting member upon application of an inwardly directed force: When tripped, the hook assembly releases for sudden movement from the loaded condition to the released condition. | 11-26-2009 |
20110173872 | Artificial fishing lure with mechanical hook assembly - An artificial fishing lure includes a base assembly, a spring-biased hook assembly, a movable hook-setting post, a fixed retention member, and a pivoted actuation lever. The base assembly has spaced apart leading and trailing ends. The hook assembly is carried by the base assembly, and is adapted for sudden movement from a loaded condition to a released condition. The hook assembly has a proximal end and a pointed distal end adapted for piercing a fish. The hook-setting post is located adjacent the leading end of the base assembly, and is adapted for temporarily engaging the proximal end of the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The fixed retention member is located adjacent the trailing end of said base assembly, and is adapted for cooperating with the hook-setting post to temporarily hold the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The actuation lever is connected to the hook-setting post, and is adapted for moving the hook-setting post away from the hook assembly when actuated. The hook-setting post then disengages the proximal end of the hook assembly, and thereby releases the hook assembly for sudden rearward movement outwardly from the retention member from the loaded condition to the released condition. | 07-21-2011 |
20120131842 | ARTIFICIAL FISHING LURE WITH MECHANICAL HOOK ASSEMBLY - An artificial fishing lure includes a substantially hollow body having front and rear ends, walls defining an internal firing chamber, and an escape notch formed with the hollow body at its rear end. A one-piece spring-biased hook assembly is located substantially within the firing chamber of the body in a loaded condition, and is adapted for sudden rearward linear movement from the loaded condition to a released fish-catching condition. A pivoted actuation lever has a proximal end joined to the hollow body, and an opposite hook-engaging end adapted for moving the loaded hook assembly into the escape notch of the hollow body, thereby releasing the hook assembly into the fish-catching condition. | 05-31-2012 |
Jeffrey Lynn Finley, Tipp City, OH US
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20110178677 | MACHINE CONTROL AND GUIDANCE SYSTEM INCORPORATING A PORTABLE DIGITAL MEDIA DEVICE - A machine control and guidance system for an earthmoving machine, includes one or more sensors and a portable digital media device mounted on the earthmoving machine. The portable digital media device may comprise an iPhone, an iTouch, or other similar device. Each of the sensors senses the position or orientation of a portion of the earthmoving machine and provides a wireless output signal indicating the position or orientation. The portable digital media device is in wireless communication with each of the sensors. The device has an associated display and a memory in which is stored an application program which permits the device to determine the position of one or more portions of the earthmoving machine and to display the position of one or more portions of the earthmoving machine on the display. | 07-21-2011 |
Jessica M. Finley, San Diego, CA US
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20090012845 | COMMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for providing a reward to a consumer based on a travel counselor commission for a selected travel reservation booked for the consumer is disclosed. The method comprises offering a plurality of tours to a consumer; receiving a selection of one of the plurality of tours from a consumer; retrieving commission amount data related to the selected tour; and, providing the reward, to the consumer, based upon a portion of the commission amount. The system may also include purchasing carbon credits and providing a donation to a third party organization related to the selected tour, without charging the consumer for the donation. | 01-08-2009 |
John Harold Finley, Tucson, AZ US
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20090012845 | COMMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for providing a reward to a consumer based on a travel counselor commission for a selected travel reservation booked for the consumer is disclosed. The method comprises offering a plurality of tours to a consumer; receiving a selection of one of the plurality of tours from a consumer; retrieving commission amount data related to the selected tour; and, providing the reward, to the consumer, based upon a portion of the commission amount. The system may also include purchasing carbon credits and providing a donation to a third party organization related to the selected tour, without charging the consumer for the donation. | 01-08-2009 |
John W. Finley, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20100266665 | Fenugreek Flour for Incorporating Into Food Products - A process for obtaining fenugreek flour from fenugreek seeds has been developed, and the flour incorporated into baked or other food products. The processed fenugreek flour from boiled seeds was easier to add into food products than whole seeds and did not compromise the food's taste or texture. This fenugreek flour can be included in everyday food items and will allow increased use in fenugreek to aid in the prevention of diabetes and obesity. Using this flour, a fenugreek bread formula was developed, and the bread was produced in a commercial bakery by incorporating fenugreek flour into a standard wheat bread formula. Eight diet controlled diabetic subjects were served wheat bread with about 5% fenugreek, and the consumption of the fenugreek bread was shown to reduce serum insulin indicating the bioactivity of the fenugreek remained in the bread. | 10-21-2010 |
20120232166 | Masking Bitter Flavors - Mogrosides may be used as a flavor modifier in various foods, beverages, pharmaceutical compositions, and the like to block the perception of bitter and astringent flavors or other off flavors. | 09-13-2012 |
John Weldon Finley, Chalfont, PA US
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20100197801 | Volatile Distillate By-Product of Mint Oil That Promotes Absorption and/or Bioavailability of Compounds of Bio-Medical and Nutritional Interest - Disclosed is an adjuvant for improving the bioavailability of bioactive compositions. The adjuvant is prepared from a byproduct of mint flavor production. In vitro and in vivo testing confirms effectiveness. The adjuvant contains a mixture of compounds which is effective to improve the oral bioavailability of a bioactive composition normally having limited absorptivity, and it comprises a mixture of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics. In preferred form the nonpolar compounds comprise compounds selected from a group that includes terpene hydrocarbons and terpene derivatives and the compounds with some polar characteristics comprise compounds selected from a group that includes aldehydes, alcohols and ketones. The preferred compositions will have a ratio of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics is within the range of from 5:1 to 20:1. The adjuvants can enhance delivery of CoQ10 and other bioactive compositions, such as carotenoids (e.g., β-carotene), curcuminoids, lycopene, resveratrol, flavonoids and other phenolic compounds, organosulfur compounds, saponins, sterols, stanols, and mixtures of at least two of these, to the interior cellular environment, including organelles, such as the mitochondria. | 08-05-2010 |
John Westcott Finley, Lansdale, PA US
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20080299607 | Enzymatic Process To Produce Highly Functional Soy Protein from Crude Soy Material - This invention relates generally to the processing of soy-derived materials for use in various products. More particularly, the invention relates to a process producing highly functional soy protein using ultrafiltration followed by an enzymatic treatment. | 12-04-2008 |
John Westcott Finley, Baton Rouge, LA US
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20090123634 | Structured Lipid Compositions And Methods Of Formulation Thereof - Lipid compositions comprising specific mixtures of edible synthetic triglycerides are provided that are useful in formulating food products having highly desirable dietary benefits. The novel lipid compositions allow simultaneous access to highly desirable dietary benefits such as delivery of calorie reduction, weight management, health benefits, or any combination thereof, and they also may be formulated trans-fatty acid free. | 05-14-2009 |
20100197801 | Volatile Distillate By-Product of Mint Oil That Promotes Absorption and/or Bioavailability of Compounds of Bio-Medical and Nutritional Interest - Disclosed is an adjuvant for improving the bioavailability of bioactive compositions. The adjuvant is prepared from a byproduct of mint flavor production. In vitro and in vivo testing confirms effectiveness. The adjuvant contains a mixture of compounds which is effective to improve the oral bioavailability of a bioactive composition normally having limited absorptivity, and it comprises a mixture of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics. In preferred form the nonpolar compounds comprise compounds selected from a group that includes terpene hydrocarbons and terpene derivatives and the compounds with some polar characteristics comprise compounds selected from a group that includes aldehydes, alcohols and ketones. The preferred compositions will have a ratio of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics is within the range of from 5:1 to 20:1. The adjuvants can enhance delivery of CoQ10 and other bioactive compositions, such as carotenoids (e.g., β-carotene), curcuminoids, lycopene, resveratrol, flavonoids and other phenolic compounds, organosulfur compounds, saponins, sterols, stanols, and mixtures of at least two of these, to the interior cellular environment, including organelles, such as the mitochondria. | 08-05-2010 |
20110244083 | Delivery System For Low Calorie Bulking Agents - The present invention generally relates to low calorie bulking agents (e.g., cellulose, starch, bran, glucans, hydrocolloids, and the like) coated with a lipid compound to form a base or inner layer and thereafter encapsulating the fiber/lipid complex within a protein compound as an outer layer. In effect, the present invention provides a delivery system for edible fibers wherein the moisture absorption by the edible fibers can be controlled. Using the encapsulated fiber of this invention, the absorption of water by the edible fiber (and thus the swelling of the edible fiber) can be effectively delayed until the encapsulated fiber reaches the stomach and normal digestive processes begin. | 10-06-2011 |
20140186322 | Volatile Distillate By-Product of Mint Oil That Promotes Absorption and/or Bioavailability of Compounds of Bio-Medical and Nutritional Interest - Disclosed is an adjuvant for improving the bioavailability of bioactive compositions. The adjuvant is prepared from a byproduct of mint flavor production. In vitro and in vivo testing confirms effectiveness. The adjuvant contains a mixture of compounds which is effective to improve the oral bioavailability of a bioactive composition normally having limited absorptivity, and it comprises a mixture of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics. In preferred form the nonpolar compounds comprise compounds selected from a group that includes terpene hydrocarbons and terpene derivatives and the compounds with some polar characteristics comprise compounds selected from a group that includes aldehydes, alcohols and ketones. The preferred compositions will have a ratio of nonpolar compounds and compounds with some polar characteristics is within the range of from 5:1 to 20:1. The adjuvants can enhance delivery of CoQ10 and other bioactive compositions, such as carotenoids (e.g., β-carotene), curcuminoids, lycopene, resveratrol, flavonoids and other phenolic compounds, organosulfur compounds, saponins, sterols, stanols, and mixtures of at least two of these, to the interior cellular environment, including organelles, such as the mitochondria. | 07-03-2014 |
Joseph B. Finley, Brooksville, FL US
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20110067251 | INCLINOMETER - Embodiments of the invention provide an inclinometer that is compact, can be easily read with a vertical or horizontal line of sight, and/or readily convey a preferred range of incline angles for an operational sluice box. | 03-24-2011 |
Kenneth Finley, Mead, CO US
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20080212253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRIVING AN INDUSTRIAL CONTROL DEVICE - A process control apparatus including an actuator configured to effect changes in an industrial process, a power supply, a plurality of current switches coupled between the actuator and the power supply and a controller coupled to the plurality of current switches. The controller is configured to selectively close one or more of the plurality of current switches so as to provide a selectable level of current from the power supply to the actuator. In variations, a plurality of discharge switches are coupled to the actuator and the controller is configured to selectively close the discharge switches so as to provide a selectable level of charge to discharge from the actuator. | 09-04-2008 |
20110248633 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PERIODIC VOLTAGE USING DIRECT CURRENT - Methods and apparatus for applying pulsed DC power to a plasma processing chamber are disclosed. In some implementations, frequency of the applied power is varied to achieve desired processing effects such as deposition rate, arc rate, and film characteristics. In addition, a method and apparatus are disclosed that utilize a relatively high potential during a reverse-potential portion of a particular cycle to mitigate possible nodule formation on the target. The relative durations of the reverse-potential portion, a sputtering portion, and a recovery portion of the cycle are adjustable to effectuate desired processing effects. | 10-13-2011 |
Kim Finley, Poway, CA US
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20120042398 | COMPOSITIONS FOR LABELING AND IDENTIFYING AUTOPHAGOSOMES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - The invention provides methods and compositions for detecting and measuring the amount of autophagosomes in cells or tissues, including biopsy samples, in vitro, in situ and/or in vivo. By detecting and measuring the amount of autophagosomes in cells or tissues, the methods and compositions of the invention also measure the amount of autophagic activity in a cell or a tissue. In one aspect, the invention can be adapted to a plate-reader format for high-throughput screening of drugs that modulate autophagy, i.e., high-throughput detection of autophagic (autophagosome) activity in cells or tissues. In alternative embodiments, the compositions of the invention can localize into autophagosomes (AV), and these compositions can comprise any detectable moiety or group, e.g., a cadaverine, a radioactive, fluorescent-, bioluminescent and/or paramagnetic-conjugated reagent. | 02-16-2012 |
Kristin Marie Finley, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120021959 | Muttiple Use Fabric Conditioning Composition With Blooming Perfume - Multiple use fabric conditioning composition. | 01-26-2012 |
20130075422 | PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive. | 03-28-2013 |
20140027467 | PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive. | 01-30-2014 |
20140179587 | LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A laundry scent additive having polyethylene glycol and perfume. The laundry scent additive enables consumers to control the amount of scent imparted to their laundry. | 06-26-2014 |
20150021355 | PACKAGE FOR LAUNDRY SCENT ADDITIVE - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive. | 01-22-2015 |
Kristin Marie Finley, Milford, OH US
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20120175016 | Package for Laundry Scent Additive - A package for a particulate laundry scent additive. | 07-12-2012 |
20120252716 | FABRIC CARE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FRONT-END STABILITY AGENTS - Fabric softening compositions comprising front-end stability agents exhibiting desirable viscosity profiles even when they contain polymeric delivery enhancing agents. Compositions comprising softening actives based on hardened tallow fatty acids are pumpable, pourable liquids and provide “low dose” fabric softeners for consumer use. | 10-04-2012 |
Lydia Finley, Boston, MA US
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20130171125 | Methods for the Regulation of Cellular Metabolism Through the Modulation of SIRT3 Activity - The present invention relates to methods of preventing or treating cancer and/or decreasing damage to organs or tissues exposed to hypoxic conditions through the use of agents that modulate the expression or activity of SIRT3. | 07-04-2013 |
Mark Finley, Haddonfield, NJ US
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20110283464 | LOW VOLATILE SUBLIMATION PRINTING - A low volatile sublimation printing process comprises transferring a sublimation ink solid in an unsublimed form in a desired design by means of, for example, lithographic printing machinery, onto a medium such as paper. The image then is transferred from the medium onto a desired material in which sublimation takes place at the time of transfer onto that desired material. The sublimation ink can have a total volatile content of less than 10%, and preferably may have a total volatile content of less than 5%. | 11-24-2011 |
Matthew Finley, Haddonfield, NJ US
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20120201011 | CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC OVERMOLD ON SHIELDED PLASTIC WINDOW - An integrated assembly is provided for installation on a housing for electronic components. The integrated assembly includes a shielded window and a bezel overmolded onto the shielded window in an injection molding process. Since both the shielded window and the bezel have EMI resistant properties, the assembly represents an efficient method for providing high quality EMI shielding while eliminating the use of costly parts and assembly procedures. | 08-09-2012 |
Matthew Finley, Moorestown, NJ US
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20090084599 | NANO INKS FOR IMPARTING EMI SHIELDING TO WINDOWS - An EMI shielded display window for an electronic device is prepared by coating at least one surface of the window with an optically transparent shielding layer. The shielding layer is a coating or ink containing conductive nanoparticles applied to the window at a thickness of 10 microns or less. The coating can be optionally plated with a layer of copper, silver or nickel for improved performance. | 04-02-2009 |
Maureen Joanne Finley, Churchville, PA US
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20090155474 | Dispersions of cross-linked latex polymer particles and a curable amino resin - A water-dispersed coating composition comprising an amino resin, and a dispersion of latex polymer particles comprising from 0.1 to 2 weight percent of a multi-ethylenically unsaturated monomer and from 0.1 to 2 weight percent of (meth)acrylamide. | 06-18-2009 |
Michael C. Finley, Roswell, GA US
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20090004024 | MULTI-CHANNEL CONTROLLER - One aspect of the present invention provides a multi-channel controller that can control a plurality of fuel pump devices, with each fuel pump device having its own dedicated communications channel. Accordingly, aspects of the present invention enable existing wiring and fuel pump devices to be preserved while turning an existing fuel pump device installation into a network of may point-to-point networks. | 01-01-2009 |
20110231318 | PAY AT PUMP ENCRYPTION DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention are drawn to systems and methods for securing information using cryptographically keyed units. Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, a system is provided for securing information that uses two cryptographically keyed units to encrypt information flowing between a fuel pump device and a remote device. Thus, even if the information is intercepted, it could not be used to perpetrate fraud. | 09-22-2011 |
Michael J. Finley, Saint Louis Park, MN US
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20100189877 | HYDROPHILIC POLYMERIC COATINGS FOR MEDICAL ARTICLES - The invention provides a durable, lubricious coating for a medical article that can be prepared from a first polymer that is synthetic, soluble in a polar liquid, and having first reactive groups, and a second polymer that is synthetic, hydrophilic, and that includes second reactive groups. The first reactive groups and a portion of the second reactive groups react to bond the first polymer to the second polymer. A portion of the second reactive groups remains unbonded which, upon neutralization, provide lubricious properties to the coating. In some aspects the coating is formed using a crosslinking agent having latent reactive groups. The coatings provide particularly long dry out times and are very useful for catheterization processes. In addition, the coatings can be subject to sterilization with ethylene oxide and retain very good durable and lubricious properties. | 07-29-2010 |
Michael L. Finley US
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20100270029 | Back pressured hydraulic pump for sucker rod - Disclosed is an apparatus comprising a hydraulic cylinder assembly, a load connected to the cylinder, a reversible hydraulic pump assembly, a pressurized supply of hydraulic fluid, first and second conduits for hydraulic fluid, and a control system. The hydraulic cylinder assembly comprises a cylinder sealed by an upper head and a lower head and carrying a piston which divides the hydraulic cylinder assembly into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The load is connected to the piston and urges it toward the lower head. The first conduit for hydraulic fluid connects the reversible hydraulic pump assembly in fluid flow communication with the lower chamber of the hydraulic cylinder assembly. The second conduit for hydraulic fluid connects the reversible hydraulic pump assembly in fluid flow communication with the pressurized supply of hydraulic fluid. The control system is operably associated with the reversible hydraulic pump assembly to cause hydraulic fluid to flow back and forth between the lower chamber of the hydraulic cylinder assembly and the pressurized supply of hydraulic fluid. | 10-28-2010 |
Michael L. Finley, Nacogdoches, TX US
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20130043037 | BACK PRESSURED HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR SUCKER ROD - A hydraulic pump includes a hydraulic cylinder assembly comprising a cylinder sealed by an upper head and a lower head and carrying a piston which divides the hydraulic cylinder assembly into an upper chamber and a lower chamber. A load is connected to the piston and urges it toward the lower head. A conduit connects a reversible hydraulic pump assembly in fluid flow communication with a pressurized supply of hydraulic fluid and the lower chamber for counterbalancing the load. A control system is operably associated with the reversible hydraulic pump assembly to cause hydraulic fluid to flow back and forth between the lower chamber of the hydraulic cylinder assembly and the pressurized supply of hydraulic fluid. A system is also provided to counteract leakage in the pump by adding hydraulic fluid makeup on an as needed and controlled basis. | 02-21-2013 |
20140158352 | THREE-PHASE SEPARATION DOWNHOLE - Three-phase separation is achieved downhole in a production well by forming an oil/liquid separation zone in the well between two packers which are positioned between producing and disposal zones. Gas is permitted to separate above the top packer. A pump is used to pump an oil/water mixture from above the top packer into the separation zone. Adequate residence time is permitted in the separation zone to achieve the separation. A check valve in the bottom packer is used to provide pressure to raise the oil to the wellhead. A control valve at the wellhead is used to control pressure in the separation zone and the relative sizes of the streams issuing therefrom. | 06-12-2014 |
Michael S. Finley, Clarendon Hills, IL US
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20110253256 | BALLOON SEALING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A balloon sealing system includes a housing having a top, a bottom, a front face, a back face, and two sides; a fill nozzle extending substantially through the housing, the fill nozzle including a fill nozzle inlet extending through the top of the housing, and a fill nozzle outlet extending through the bottom of the housing; a sealer, including a first sealing arm extending from a first side of the two sides, and a second sealing arm extending from a second side of the two sides, one of the first sealing arm and second sealing arm including a heating element that emits heat when activated; and an on/off control for activating the heating element. Furthermore, upon being activated by the on/off control, the heating element emits a sufficient quantity of heat to heat seal a balloon attached to the fill nozzle outlet. | 10-20-2011 |
Patrick J. Finley, Duncan, OK US
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20100318371 | COMPREHENSIVE HAZARD EVALUATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS - A comprehensive hazard evaluation system and method for chemicals and products. The system includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores the component make-up for each of a number of products. The memory also stores an environmental hazard score, an environmental health hazard score, and a physical hazard score for each component. A product hazard score is determined and stored based on the environmental hazard score, the environmental health hazard score, and the physical hazard score. The processor is operable to process user request and to display the product hazard score for at least one product on a display. | 12-16-2010 |
Phillip Finley, Springfield, MO US
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20110262558 | Composition For Skin Sanitization And Protection And Method Of Its Use - An improved composition for skin cleansing and protection is disclosed. The composition contains an effective amount of at least one alpha-hydroxyl acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, at least one base, one surfactant and one skin protectant. Various additives and excipients may be included in the formulation. The improved composition disclosed herein achieves a higher bacteria killing rate and shows longer action duration. The disclosed composition is capable of penetrating deep into the skin which allows for delivery of more anti-microbials to sites that are at a higher risk of being infected. Various modifications of the improved composition are also disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
Rebecca Ann Finley, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100303744 | PERSONAL-CARE COMPOSITION COMPRISING OIL-SOLUBLE SOLID SUNSCREENS - In one embodiment, a personal-care composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprises at least about 10% of a non-polar silicone oil; from about 0.1% to about 10% of a first oil-soluble solid sunscreen; and from about 0.1% to about 10% of a second oil-soluble solid sunscreen. The weight ratio of the first sunscreen to the second sunscreen may be from about 0.8 to about 2.0, or from about 1.0 to about 1.5. The first sunscreen may be oxybenzone. The second sunscreen may be avobenzone. The composition may further comprise a skin-care active selected from the group consisting of a vitamin B | 12-02-2010 |
20130011346 | Personal Care Compositions With Improved Solubility of a Solid UV Active - A personal care composition may have an isosorbide diester having the formula: | 01-10-2013 |
20150023895 | UV Compositions Having Low Active Concentrations and High In Vivo SPF - A UV composition that contains from about 0.2% to about 2% of a UV stabilizer which is an alpha-cyanodiphenylacrylate of the general formula: | 01-22-2015 |
20150050321 | STABLE, HIGH SALT CONTAINING SKIN CARE COMPOSITION - An oil in water emulsion that has a water phase and an oil phase. The water phase includes greater than about 0.5% of the salt form of a neutralized acid, the acid being preferably salicylic acid; and, from about 2% to about 0.001%, by weight of a gum. The oil in water emulsion is stable, that is, it is substantially unaltered in chemical state and physical homogeneity, upon exposure to 14 days at a temperature & humidity of about 50° C. and 60% RH. The gum is preferably xanthan gum, and the emulsion may include from about 0.01 to about 10%, of an emulsifier. | 02-19-2015 |
Ren Finley, San Jose, CA US
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20120087260 | MODELING RADIO ACCESS NETWORKS - A method, a computer program product and a device, the method is for evaluating a state of a radio access network (RAN), and may include parsing control plane massages that are exchanged between the RAN and a core network that is coupled to the RAN; and determining, by an edge bandwidth manager, a current state of the RAN based on the control plane massages. | 04-12-2012 |
20120314718 | STREAMING MEDIA FLOWS MANAGAMENT - A method, system and a computer program product. The method may include: receiving a plurality of chunk requests from clients that are hosted on user devices; generating, in response to a first chunk request of the plurality of chunk requests, a first set of chunk requests for receiving different bit rate versions of the first chunk; sending to a media streamer the first set of chunk requests; receiving, from the media streamer, the different bit rate versions of the first chunk; generating a first new chunk, based on bit rate allocated for streaming of a media flow to the first client; wherein the first new chunk comprises a plurality of frames selected from at least two bit rate versions of the first chunk; and assisting in streaming to the first client, the first new chunk. | 12-13-2012 |
Richard Finley, Cary, NC US
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20130226748 | PENALTY AND INTEREST ASSESSMENT DETAIL DISPLAY - Systems and methods are provided for displaying tax penalty and interest assessment calculation details on demand, in real time. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a request for a penalty and interest assessment value and determining if the request includes a request for calculation details. When the request includes a request for calculation details, the penalty and interest assessment value is calculated using data received with the request. One or more calculation details are populated based on the calculation of the penalty and interest assessment. The method includes displaying the calculated penalty and interest assessment value and the calculation details. | 08-29-2013 |
20130262279 | TAX ANALYSIS TOOL - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with a tax analysis tool are described. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a tax analysis data model, preloaded key performance indicator queries, and a query interface. The example method may also include extracting tax related data from a tax analysis data base and transforming and loading the tax related data into a tax data warehouse that facilitates real time processing of KPI queries. | 10-03-2013 |
Richard E. Finley, China Spring, TX US
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20090057089 | CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A clutch assembly and method are provided. The clutch assembly includes a base plate and cover plate secured together. A pressure plate is mounted between the cover plate and base plate and is axially movable but fixed against rotation relative to the base plate. The sides of the clutch assembly are open and friction members are carried by the base plate and pressure plate and are selectively engageable with a clutch plate positioned between the base plate and cover plate. | 03-05-2009 |
Richard Eugene Finley, China Spring, TX US
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20130192950 | Raised bearing surface clutch friction plate machine - A Clutch Friction Plate Machine which has a friction plate with elevated plates or annular rings bonded to the clutch friction plate bearing surface. The elevated plates or annular rings may be of different materials, and some of the elevated plates or annular rings may be raised by spring means so that the one or more spring means raised elevated plates or annular rings engage with the opposing bearing surface first and then pressure causes the one or more spring means raised elevated plates or annular ring surfaces to lower allowing subsequent bearing surface engagement with the one or more nonspring means raised elevated plates or annular ring surfaces. | 08-01-2013 |
Robert William Finley, Colfax, NC US
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20130076107 | WHEEL COVER AND MOUNTING DEVICE - A wheel cover includes a quick fasten and release device for securing the wheel cover to a vehicle wheel. The device includes a clamp mechanism extending from a central location on the wheel cover. The clamp includes grappling fingers that engage the wheel hub flange when drawn into engagement by a mechanism operated by a handle accessible from the outward facing surface of the wheel cover. | 03-28-2013 |
Roger Y. Finley, Roswell, GA US
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20100325985 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY AND SECURE OUTDOOR SHELTER FOR OPERATIONAL CELLULAR EQUIPMENT - A temperature and humidity controlled building houses sensitive telecommunications equipment in operation. A secure outdoor shelter within a closed perimeter abutting the building utilizes the exterior of one wall of the building as a portion of its perimeter. The outdoor shelter contains outdoor-hardened telecommunications equipment, also in operation, which dissipates large quantities of heat to the atmosphere. There are coax cable and waveguide operative interconnections between the sensitive telecommunications equipment and the outdoor-hardened telecommunications equipment, the interconnection being made through the one wall without affecting control of the temperature and humidity in the building. There is a further coax cable and waveguide connection from the outdoor equipment to a cell tower where wireless transmission takes place. The outdoor shelter can be expanded modularly. | 12-30-2010 |
Scott Finley, Madison, WI US
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20110112351 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING QUALITY ASSURANCE CRITERIA IN DELIVERY OF A TREATMENT PLAN - System and method of determining whether a component of a radiation therapy system is operating within a dosimetric tolerance. The method can include the acts of generating a treatment plan for a patient, the treatment plan specifying a radiation amount to be delivered to the patient, delivering radiation to the patient according to the treatment plan, obtaining feedback during the delivery of radiation, the feedback related to one of a position, a velocity, and an acceleration for one of a multi-leaf collimator, a gantry, a couch, and a jaws, generating a mathematical model based on the feedback for one of the multi-leaf collimator, the gantry, the couch, and the jaws, calculating a delivered dose amount based on the mathematical model and treatment plan information, calculating a deviation in dose between the radiation amount specified in the treatment plan and the delivered dose amount, and determining whether the deviation in dose is within a dosimetric tolerance for the one of the multi-leaf collimator, the gantry, the couch, and the jaws. | 05-12-2011 |
Sean Finley, Indianapolis, IN US
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20100072026 | LATERAL LOAD BUILDING CONVEYOR APPARATUS - A load moving apparatus is operable to move a load, such as a stack of sheet product, in a first and second direction on a staging area. The load moving apparatus includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor, and a translating device. The first conveyor defines the staging area and is configured to move a load in a first direction. The second conveyor is positioned within the staging area and is configured to move the load in a second direction different from the first direction. The translating device is configured to move vertically one of the first conveyor and the second conveyor relative to the other of the first conveyor and the second conveyor. The load moving apparatus can be used to build or break down loads entering the staging area. | 03-25-2010 |
20120247347 | Compression Conveyor For Strapping System - In one aspect, the present invention contemplates a strapping station that integrates with a machine for wrapping and clamping a strap around a load, particularly a palletized load. The strapping station includes a transfer conveyor and a compression conveyor that is supported to be lowered onto the upper surface of a load to apply pressure to or compress the load during the strapping operation. The compression conveyor is maintained in that position, continuously applying pressure to the load, even as the load is moved for the application of straps at different locations. | 10-04-2012 |
Seth Finley, Copper Mountain, CO US
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20120064186 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING ELECTROSPUN FIBERS AND FIBERS PRODUCED THEREBY - Electrospinning nozzles include novel constructs for providing spinning pores that define the origin of jets of fiber-forming media. In some embodiments, a film covers relatively large holes in a nozzle body and provides spinning pores aligned with such large holes. In some embodiments, conductive tubes are secured at or about relatively large holes in a nozzle body and provide spinning pores fluidly communicating with fiber-forming media at such large holes. In yet other embodiments, nozzle bodies are provided with circular or semi-spherical surfaces having a plurality of spinning pores. | 03-15-2012 |
Steven Finley, Wayne, NJ US
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20100162734 | Self-Chilling Container - A self-chilling container, including an outer wall and an inner wall defining at least one adsorption chamber in a space provided between the outer wall and the inner wall, the adsorption chamber adapted to contain adsorbent material in heat transfer contact with at least the inner wall; the inner wall further defining at least one cooling chamber adjacent to the adsorption chamber, the cooling chamber being in heat transfer contact with the inner wall; at least one inlet disposed at the outer wall for introduction of a gas subliming solid material into the adsorption chamber for adsorption of sublimed gas onto the adsorbent material; and a valve in communication with the adsorption chamber for controlled release of the gas from the adsorption chamber. | 07-01-2010 |
20110051546 | FLUID BLENDING APPARATUS AND PROCESS - A process for blending a plurality of fluids utilizes an apparatus including a blending tank having at least one inlet and an outlet; a first supply line and a second supply line in fluid communication with the at least one inlet; the first supply line being in fluid communication with a first fluid source and having a first timing valve disposed between the first fluid source and the at least one inlet; the second supply line being in fluid communication with a second fluid source and having a second timing valve disposed between the second fluid source and the at least one inlet; a controller operatively connected to the first and second timing valves for controlling frequency and duration of actuation of the first and second timing valves. | 03-03-2011 |
20120076716 | GAS STREAM PURIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for removing contaminants from a gas stream is provided which includes (a) introducing the gas stream into a reaction chamber of a scrubber; (b) oxidizing first contaminants in a liquid phase with a reactive species in a sump of the scrubber for providing an oxidizing solution; (c) oxidizing second contaminants in a gas phase of the gas stream above the sump; (d) oxidizing and scrubbing third contaminants in a gas-liquid contact assembly disposed above the gas stream. | 03-29-2012 |
20120231127 | FOAMING BEVERAGES CONTAINING LIPIDS - A method for making a foaming beverage includes providing a beverage having at least one lipid-based ingredient therein and mixing nitrous oxide with said beverage. A beverage having a foam composition includes a liquid having at least one lipid-based ingredient therein and nitrous oxide mixed into the liquid. The nitrous oxide may be in gas phase. | 09-13-2012 |
20140065025 | GAS STREAM PURIFICATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for removing contaminants from a gas stream includes a reaction chamber for receiving the gas stream; a gas-liquid contact assembly disposed in the reaction chamber; a sump disposed in the reaction chamber beneath the gas-liquid contact assembly, the sump containing a liquid scrubbing agent; a first inlet in communication with the sump for providing a reactive species to the liquid scrubbing agent in the sump for producing an oxidizing solution; a second inlet in communication with the reaction chamber for providing the gas stream to the reaction chamber; and a feed line having a first end in communication with the sump and a second end in communication with the reaction chamber above the gas-liquid contact assembly for dispensing the oxidizing solution to contact the gas-liquid contact assembly. | 03-06-2014 |
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Thomas C. Finley, Sahuarita, AZ US
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20110181033 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO VERIFY IDENTITY AND DOCUMENTS - A method to verify the authenticity of an identification document comprising one or more physical characteristics, one or more text areas, and one or more design elements, by determining if the one or more physical characteristics can be verified, and determining if the one or more text areas can be verified, and determining if the one or more design elements can be verified. | 07-28-2011 |
Thomas William Finley, Bellevue, WA US
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20120215774 | PROPAGATING SIGNALS ACROSS A WEB GRAPH - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for a method of propagating signals across a web graph. A signal describes a document or otherwise provides useful information about a document in a web graph. A web graph is a collection of documents that are related to one another through links, such as hyperlinks. The signals are propagated in the sense that information from the related pages is associated with the target page even though the information may not be directly found in the target page. This information may then be used by a search engine to determine that a particular page is relevant to a search query. | 08-23-2012 |
Timothy J. Finley, Leesburg, VA US
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20110179108 | System for Aggregating Information and Delivering User Specific Content - Systems and methods for aggregating information and delivering user specific content having at least one system server computer having a plurality of data feeds operatively coupled thereto through which the system receives new content. The system has least one content storage device and global cache member coupled to the plurality of client computers through the server. The method includes storing content received from an external source on the content storage device and defining and storing at least one user account content delivery preference on a server computer. The method also includes receiving new content from the external source, storing the new content data to a system cache memory and sorting the content and new content according to at least one user account preference stored on the server computer. The method also includes storing new content data specified in the user account delivery preferences in a user index file associated with the user account on the server computer and presenting/delivering content specified in the user index and new content consistent with the user account preferences contained in the cache memory, to the user when the user request content or logs on to the network. | 07-21-2011 |
Timothy J. Finley, Cambridge, MA US
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20110125829 | CONTENT MANAGEMENT - A method, system, and computer program product for providing content management services are provided. The method includes displaying a listing of content feeds within a user interface screen, each content feed representing a list of content entries. The method also includes receiving preferences via a user interface. The preferences include: a weighting factor representing a relevance of content sources for each of the content feeds in context with others of the content feeds in the listing; and a view type selected from a list of view types to each of the content feeds in the listing, each of the view types representing a manner in which information in the content feeds is displayed via the user interface. The method further includes applying the preferences to the content feeds and displaying results of the preferences via the user interface screen. The results represent a modified form of a selected content feed. | 05-26-2011 |
Tom D. Finley, Yorktown, VA US
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20080202199 | Positioning System For Single Or Multi-Axis Sensitive Instrument Calibration And Calibration System For Use Therewith - A positioning and calibration system are provided for use in calibrating a single or multi axis sensitive instrument, such as an inclinometer. The positioning system includes a positioner that defines six planes of tangential contact. A mounting region within the six planes is adapted to have an inclinometer coupled thereto. The positioning system also includes means for defining first and second flat surfaces that are approximately perpendicular to one another with the first surface adapted to be oriented relative to a local or induced reference field of interest to the instrument being calibrated, such as a gravitational vector. The positioner is positioned such that one of its six planes tangentially rests on the first flat surface and another of its six planes tangentially contacts the second flat surface. A calibration system is formed when the positioning system is used with a data collector and processor. | 08-28-2008 |
Warren Finley, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20130064640 | PERFORATED HYDROCRATIC GENERATOR - A hydrocratic device comprises an inner pipe defining a mixing area, an outer pipe, and an annular chamber between the inner and outer pipes. A feed inlet supplies the annular chamber, and a plurality of perforations are formed in the wall of the inner pipe. | 03-14-2013 |
William Finley, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090177328 | System and method for shaft heat treament for correction slow roll - Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method comprising a plurality of activities comprising, for a shalt of an electric motor, the shaft comprising a runout sensing area: determining an electrical runout value for the runout sensing area; rotating the shaft; and/or heating the runout sensing area of the shaft sufficient to reduce the electrical runout value. | 07-09-2009 |
20100024199 | Method For Correcting Slow Roll By Heating and Quenching - An apparatus and method for correcting slow roll in a rotatable shaft is disclosed. A sensing area of a shaft is heated to a predetermined temperature while rotating the shaft in order to change electrical properties of the sensing area of the shaft. Coolant is applied to non-sensing areas of the shaft adjacent to the sensing area while the sensing area is being heated. The sensing area of the shaft is maintained at the predetermined temperature for a predetermined amount of time, and the sensing area of the shaft is quenched with coolant immediately after the predetermined amount of time in order to cool the sensing area of the shaft to room temperature. | 02-04-2010 |
William Finley, Harrison, OH US
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20080265696 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR RELIEVING STRESS - Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a method that can comprise, via a device that originates sub-harmonic vibrations, applying a vibration treatment, to a rotor of an electric motor for a predetermined time period. The rotor can be thermally sensitive. The vibration treatment can be adapted to reduce internal stresses in the rotor, thereby reducing a vibration level of the rotor. | 10-30-2008 |
William Finley US
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20090066270 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND/OR METHODS FOR ELECTRICALLY COUPLING A HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC MOTOR - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a terminal box adapted to be releasably and/or operatively attached to a selected electric motor of a plurality of electric motors. The terminal box can be adapted to receive a plurality of electrical wires. The plurality of electrical wires can be adapted to convey electrical energy to the selected electric motor. | 03-12-2009 |
William R. Finley, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120011708 | Method for Forming Electrodynamic Machine Insulated Coils - A method for manufacturing electrodynamic machine conductive coils, such as alternating current induction motor stator coils. A continuous strand of insulation coated wire is formed into a generally planar elongated closed loop having a circumference and an outer surface. Thereafter a permanent insulation layer is applied to the closed loop outer surface, preferably by spiral wrapping insulating tape about the circumference of the closed loop with a tape wrapping machine. The insulating tape has a catalytic chemical compound including at least one part of a multi-part epoxy resin. The closed loop is shaped into a rigid conductive coil by application pressure, in order to conform the coil to a desired profile. Application of the permanent insulation layer to the closed loop prior to its final shaping enables machine insulation taping over a larger portion of the coil circumference and reduces need for slower and more expensive hand taping. | 01-19-2012 |
20120280581 | Electric Machine with Power Taps - Machines and motors with multiple three-phase AC power connections. A motor includes first, second, and third windings arranged to drive a rotator shaft. A first end of each winding is connected to a respective power input of a three-phase alternating current (AC) power source and a second end of each winding is connected to a neutral. The motor includes at least one intermediate tap connected to each of the first, second, and third windings at substantially equal respective distances between the neutral and the respective power inputs. The intermediate taps together provide a three-phase AC power output at a voltage that is less than the voltage of the three-phase AC power source. | 11-08-2012 |