Gilbert, MN
Alan Gilbert, Saint Paul, MN US
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20100255553 | ETHANOL-PRODUCING MICROORGANISMS AND METHODS OF USING - The present invention describes a number of different microorganisms that have been genetically-engineered to optimize ethanol production. The present invention also describes methods of using such microorganisms to efficiently make ethanol. | 10-07-2010 |
Barry K. Gilbert, Rochester, MN US
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20080258295 | Self-Contained Cooling Mechanism for Integrated Circuit Using a Reversible Endothermic Chemical Reaction - A package for a semiconductor chip or other heat producing device has a supporting substrate to which the devices mount and electrically connect. An enclosure is formed over the heat producing devices and filled with a working fluid including a chemical compound that reacts endothermically to absorb heat produced by the devices and releases the heat in a reverse reaction to the enclosure. | 10-23-2008 |
20080262320 | System for Monitoring a Physical Parameter of a Subject - A system for monitoring a physical parameter of a subject includes a sensor, a transmitter, a repeater, and a base station. The sensor is located within the body of the subject and is operable to sense a physical parameter of the subject. The transmitter is electrically connected to the sensor, and is operable to transmit a spread spectrum encoded signal using a digital spreading code, the encoded signal carrying information indicative of the sensed physical parameter and being transmitted to a local region outside the body. The repeater is located in the local region, is movable with the subject, and is operable to receive the transmitted encoded signal and retransmit it to a remote region outside the body. The base station is located in the remote region and is operable to receive and decode the retransmitted encoded signal. | 10-23-2008 |
20080281144 | Skin Pressure Reduction to Prevent Decubitus Ulcers by Partial Magnetic Levitation - A magnetic levitation system for immobile patients in a wheelchair is disclosed. A magnet multi-pole configuration that is mechanically stable is provided that lifts the body and/or load shifts (rotates the body from side to side) the body. Based on a multi-pole configuration of permanent magnets in the pelvis, a corresponding multi-pole configuration for magnet repulsion is placed below the patient, typically as part of the wheelchair. Alternatively, a unipolar repulsion with mechanical patient restraint is implemented to achieve body lift or levitation. Either permanent magnets or electromagnets, optionally with magnetic sensor-mediated active computerized feedback control below the body, are sufficient to implement a complete multi-pole repulsive configuration that is mechanically stable. The apparatus reduces compressive force on soft tissues disposed between a human pelvis and a wheelchair seat. | 11-13-2008 |
20090221936 | ACTIVITY-CONTINGENT WEIGHT LOSS SYSTEM - An activity-contingent weight loss method and system. The system includes measuring information representative of caloric expenditure during one day, and prescribing a caloric allowance for the following day as a function of the caloric expenditure during the previous day. | 09-03-2009 |
20120101770 | FALL DETECTION - A fall detection device may be uniquely associated with a wearer. The fall detection device may predict whether a fall event is imminent based on kinematic information of the wearer's body. The device may also confirm whether the wearer actually experienced a fall event based on additional kinematic information. | 04-26-2012 |
20140012143 | ACTIVITY MONITOR - A monitor of a physiological parameter of subject under test to which the monitor is attached, in operation. The monitor includes a set of accelerometers operating in different ranges of acceleration and a physiological sensor. The physiological sensor may include an ECG circuit producing an output data characterizing the subject as a function of a degree of motion and/or reorientation of the monitor or an oximeter device. The process of monitoring includes a determination of R-wave of the subject. | 01-09-2014 |
20140316225 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VASCULAR CONTAMINATION BY SURGICAL ANESTHETIC USING NON-INVASIVE IR SPECTROPHOTOMETRY - A system and method for detecting vascular contamination by surgical anesthetic using non-invasive IR spectrophotometry. One embodiment is a method for operating an instrument such as an enhanced pulse oximeter to monitor a patient receiving local anesthetic marked with dye that absorbs infrared light. Light is applied to and detected from tissue of the patient. A signal representative of the detected light is processed to derive patient oxygenation information. The detected light is also processed to derive information representative of the presence of the dye-marked anesthetic. The oxygenation information and the information representative of the presence of anesthetic are displayed. The oxygenation monitoring and display and the anesthetic monitoring and display can occur separately or concurrently. Fluorescing dyes and fluorescence detection approaches are used for anesthetic detection in some embodiments. Other embodiments apply a sequence of light pulses and correlate the applied light pulse sequence to the detected signal to identify the presence of the dye-marked anesthetic. | 10-23-2014 |
Barry S. Gilbert, Maplewood, MN US
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20130286020 | Application To Measure Display Size - A method includes initializing a software program configured to determine a display height and a display width on a display, receiving input dimensions of a standard sized object into the software program, determining the display height and the display width based on the input dimensions of a standard sized object, and outputting the display height and the display width from the software program. | 10-31-2013 |
Daniel Warren Gilbert, Richfield, MN US
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20120065113 | FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - Disclosed herein is a fabric softener composition comprising a fabric softener active compound that comprises a quarternary ammonium salt and/or an imidazolinium salt, and a ketal adduct of formula (12) | 03-15-2012 |
20120094135 | WATER REDUCIBLE COATING COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING CARBOXY ESTER KETALS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND USES THEREOF - A water-reducible coating composition includes a water-reducible polymer binder; water; and a ketal adduct of formula (1) | 04-19-2012 |
David M. Gilbert, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120062917 | MASS CUSTOMIZATION OF ARTICLES HAVING DIMENSIONAL AND/OR ANIMATED IMAGES - Mass customization of articles with a customized composite or dimensional image created from one or more custom images, such as photographs, text, and the like. The customized composite image is automatically generated by interlacing, or otherwise combining, the one or more custom or personalized images, and is automatically placed or imposed in a digital template to form a print ready file. The print file is then digitally printed on a substrate and a lens is married thereto such that the composite image is viewable through the lens. Alternatively, the print ready file, or at least the customized composite image, is printed directly on the back of a lens such that the composite image is viewable through the lens. | 03-15-2012 |
John J. Gilbert, Maple Grove, MN US
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20120184175 | CUP-SHAPED BALLOON HOLDER WITH STICK - An improved balloon cup for mounting and supporting a balloon with the valve tail on a stick includes a frustoconical top for supporting and holding a balloon with a first depending slot therethrough for passing the balloon tail therethrough. A stem depends from the top with an open inner channel circular in cross section extending the length of the stem. The channel is in open communication with the slot through an elongated channel opening for receiving the balloon tail therethrough. After the balloon tail is placed within the inner channel, the stick is transversely placed into the circular inner channel through the elongate channel opening and the stick and balloon tail are held in place by opposing bias flanges along the elongate channel opening. | 07-19-2012 |
20120228457 | BALLOON HOLDER WITH LOCKING FINGERS - A balloon holder includes a stem for locking a balloon tail in place. The stem includes an inner channel for receiving the balloon tail. The inner channel is located between side walls of the stem, and pairs of locking fingers extend from the side walls into the inner channel. The application of a deforming force to the locking fingers causes the locking fingers to bend, thereby allowing the balloon tail to enter the inner channel. When the deforming force is removed the locking fingers return to a substantially planar state, thereby locking the balloon tail in place within the inner channel. | 09-13-2012 |
John M. Gilbert, St. Paul, MN US
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20090125418 | Automated Quoting Of Molds And Molded Parts - A customer sends a CAD file for the part to be molded to the system. The system assesses the CAD file to determine various pieces of mold manufacturing information. One or more acceptability criteria are applied to the part, such as whether the part can be manufactured in a two-piece, straight-pull mold, and whether the mold can by CNC machined out of aluminum. If not, the system sends a file to the customer graphically indicating which portions of the part need modification to be manufacturable. The system provides the customer with a quotation form, that allows the customer to select several parameters, such as number of cavities, surface finish and material, which are independent of the shape of the part. The quotation module then provides the customer with the cost to manufacture the mold or a number of parts. Budget-driven quotation is possible, wherein proposed modifications in the molding process are controlled by the budget of the customer. Interactivity is also achieved, with the customer being able to modify the quotation interactively by modifying one or more of the initially selected parameters, including selecting a different budgeted amount. | 05-14-2009 |
Justin Gilbert, Mabel, MN US
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20080300946 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR IMPLEMENTING AN END-TO-END PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Methods, systems and computer program products for implementing an end-to-end integrated product development management system are provided. A method includes providing a user system with a link to a data source and an analysis tool via a user interface in response to a project opportunity selection for a proposed product. The method also includes receiving results of an analysis performed by the user system in response to implementing the analysis tool, and creating a project record for the project opportunity selection in response to determining an approval of the project opportunity selection. The method further includes creating a project plan by mapping data fields in the project record to corresponding data entries relating to a project phase, project task, project task tool, project task timetable, project task measurement, data source, and project team selected by the user system via the user interface. | 12-04-2008 |
Lara A. Gilbert, Maple Grove, MN US
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20090214741 | LOW DENSITY STABLE WHIPPED FROSTING - The present invention includes a stable low density frosting composition having a density that ranges from about 0.65 grams per mL to about 0.95 grams per mL that contains a sweetening component, a plastic shortening component, an emulsifier component, a stabilizer component, and a liquid component. The present invention further includes a method of making the low density frosting by homogeneously blending each component to form a homogeneous frosting slurry followed by aerating to form the low density frosting composition. | 08-27-2009 |
Laurence R. Gilbert, St. Paul, MN US
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20120011850 | BROADBAND REFLECTORS, CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Broadband reflectors include a UV-reflective multilayer optical film and a VIS/IR-reflective layer. In various embodiments, the VIS/IR reflective layer may be a reflective metal layer or a multilayer optical film. Concentrated solar power systems and methods of harnessing solar energy using the broadband reflectors and optionally comprising a celestial tracking mechanism are also disclosed | 01-19-2012 |
Thomas J. Gilbert, St. Paul, MN US
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20120123387 | HOLLOW MICRONEEDLE ARRAYS - The present disclosure relates to apparatus, assemblies, combinations, and methods for infusing fluids by hollow microneedles. | 05-17-2012 |
20120204383 | METHOD OF MAKING A MECHANICAL FASTENING STRIP AND RETICULATED MECHANICAL FASTENING STRIP THEREFROM - A method of making a mechanical fastening strip and a reticulated mechanical fastening strip are disclosed. The method includes providing a backing having upstanding posts; providing interrupted slits through the backing, the interrupted slits being interrupted by at least one intact bridging region; spreading the slit backing to provide multiple strands separated from each other between at least some of the bridging regions to provide at least one opening; and fixing the multiple strands of the backing in a spread configuration. The reticulated mechanical fastening strip includes multiple strands of a backing attached to each other at bridging regions in the backing and separated from each other between the bridging regions to provide openings. Upstanding posts on each of the multiple strands have bases attached to the backing, and each of the multiple strands has a width that is greater than that of the bases of its attached upstanding posts. | 08-16-2012 |
20120330266 | RETICULATED MECHANICAL FASTENING PATCH AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A reticulated mechanical fastening laminate is disclosed. The reticulated mechanical fastening laminate includes a loop material having a regular pattern of spaced apart geometric shaped openings joined to a carrier. At least the portion of carrier to which the loop material is joined has up to a ten percent elongation. A reticulated mechanical fastening web including the loop material is also disclosed, in which the loop material is not joined to an elastic or pleated extensible carrier. A method of making the mechanical fastener constructions is also disclosed. The method includes providing interrupted slits in a loop material, with each interrupted slit interrupted by at least one intact bridging region of the slit loop material; spreading the slit loop material to provide at least one opening; and fixing of the loop material in a spread configuration. | 12-27-2012 |
20140243786 | DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR HOLLOW MICRONEEDLE ARRAYS - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for delivering microneedles to a patient's skin. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system for delivering a microneedle array to a patient's skin surface, the system comprising: a delivery apparatus including a housing; and an infusion device detachably received in the housing. | 08-28-2014 |
20140332999 | METHOD OF SEPARATING STRANDS ON A STRETCHING SURFACE - A method of separating strands of a slit web is disclosed. The method includes providing a slit web having a length in a machine direction and running the slit web in the machine direction onto a stretchable surface. The slit web includes multiple strands provided by a plurality of slits extending in a first direction not parallel to a cross-machine direction. The slit web is in contact with the stretchable surface for a path length in the machine direction, and for at least a portion of the path length, the stretchable surface is stretching in the cross-machine direction. The traction between the slit web and the stretchable surface during the stretching at least partially separates at least some of the multiple strands of the slit web in a second direction transverse to the first direction. A method of increasing a width of a polymeric netting is also disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
Thomas J. Gilbert, Saint Paul, MN US
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20140295134 | ABSORBENT FOAM COMPOSITES - An absorbent foam composite comprising a foam layer having open slits that define apertures on at least a portion of the foam layer and an absorbent layer. A heat set film may be sandwiched between the foam layer and the absorbent layer and have opened slits that define apertures that are at least partially congruent with the apertures of the foam layer. The absorbent layer may contain apertures or be aperture free. The absorbent foam composites can be used in a variety of applications, including personal hygiene articles, medical bandages, pet pads and agricultural pads. | 10-02-2014 |