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Bryce Graff, Kirkland, WA US
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20150356736 | EDIT GUIDED PROCESSING METHOD FOR TIME-LAPSE IMAGE ANALYSIS - A computerized mask edit guided processing method for time-lapse image analysis performs by a computer program an assisted mask editing on an input image sequence to generate mask edit data, and performs a mask edit guided processing using the image sequence and the mask edit data. A computerized track edit guided processing method for time-lapse image analysis performs by a computer program an assisted track editing on an input image sequence to generate track edit data, and performs a track edit guided processing using the image sequence and the track edit data. A computerized edit guided processing method for time-lapse image analysis performs by a computer program a combination of assisted mask editing and assisted track editing on an input image sequence to generate edit data, and performs a combination of mask edit guided processing and track edit guided processing using the image sequence and the edit data. | 12-10-2015 |
David L. Graff, Los Alamos, NM US
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20140240514 | FULL-FRAME, PROGRAMMABLE HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGER - A programmable, many-band spectral imager based on addressable spatial light modulators (ASLMs), such as micro-mirror-, micro-shutter- or liquid-crystal arrays, is described. Capable of collecting at once, without scanning, a complete two-dimensional spatial image with ASLM spectral processing applied simultaneously to the entire image, the invention employs optical assemblies wherein light from all image points is forced to impinge at the same angle onto the dispersing element, eliminating interplay between spatial position and wavelength. This is achieved, as examples, using telecentric optics to image light at the required constant angle, or with micro-optical array structures, such as micro-lens- or capillary arrays, that aim the light on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Light of a given wavelength then emerges from the disperser at the same angle for all image points, is collected at a unique location for simultaneous manipulation by the ASLM, then recombined with other wavelengths to form a final spectrally-processed image. | 08-28-2014 |
David M. Graff, Chelsea, MI US
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20130037583 | UNDERWATER DRINKING APPARATUS - Underwater drinking apparatus comprises a hollow body with a sidewall between proximal and distal ends, the proximal end of the housing including a fluid passageway functioning as a mouthpiece. A liquid-holding container removably connected to the body enables the liquid to flow from the container and into the hollow body. A piston slideably disposed in the body has a proximal end configured to seal off the fluid passageway. A spring within the body is operative to bias the piston toward the proximal end of the body to seal off the fluid passageway when not in use. The spring is preferably disposed between the distal end of the piston and an end cap threaded to the distal end of the body. A mechanism is coupled to the piston through the body providing a manually operated control enabling a user to move the piston against the spring. | 02-14-2013 |
David S. Graff, Omaha, NE US
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20090076843 | INTERACTIVE TEAM PORTAL SYSTEM - A team communication platform that combines messaging, video, testing, reporting, work flow diagramming, presentations, and performance analysis into a portal system that is made mobile through the use of synchronization services. | 03-19-2009 |
Dori Graff, St. Paul, MN US
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20110202429 | OBJECT TRACKING SYSTEM WITH NARRATIVE - A method and system records, tracks, and shares the stories of objects as they pass from one person to the next. The process begins offline when the originator of the item places a tracking code on an object. The specific object is tied to the unique code in a database once the originator creates an item page online. When creating the item page, the originator uploads a photo and provides additional information about the object including his or her personal story about the item. The originator then sells or gives the object to another user who uses the tracking code to access this information and add additional information and an optional photo. This process results in the creation of a co-authored “life story” of the object that connects people associated with the item. | 08-18-2011 |
Douglas Albert Graff, Mountain View, MO US
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20140277916 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING TRANSPORTATION OF A VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A CRASH - A system, method, and computer-readable medium to facilitate treatment of a damaged vehicle by gathering crash information, estimating an extent of vehicle damage, and requesting transport of the damaged vehicle from the crash site to a treatment facility. | 09-18-2014 |
20140278571 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING A DAMAGED VEHICLE - A system and method to facilitate treatment of a vehicle damaged in a crash, wherein a repair process or a salvage process is formulated based on an estimate of the extent of damage to the vehicle, and a request to transport the damaged vehicle is transmitted to the appropriate treatment facility. | 09-18-2014 |
20140278572 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROUTING A VEHICLE DAMAGED IN A CRASH - A system and method to facilitate treatment of a vehicle damaged in a crash, wherein a treatment process is formulated based on a treatment complexity level associated with an estimate of the extent of damage to the vehicle. The treatment process may include a repair process or a salvage process relating to a price schedule for treating the damaged vehicle, a time duration for completing treatment of the damaged vehicle, or a list of damaged vehicle parts estimated to be damaged by the crash. | 09-18-2014 |
20150178852 | System and Method for Facilitating Transportation of a Vehicle Involved in a Crash - A system, method, and computer-readable medium to facilitate treatment of a damaged vehicle by gathering crash information, estimating an extent of vehicle damage, and requesting transport of the damaged vehicle from the crash site to a treatment facility. | 06-25-2015 |
Eliot J. Graff, Redmond, WA US
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20100162151 | TECHNIQUES FOR ORGANIZING INFORMATION ON A COMPUTING DEVICE USING MOVABLE OBJECTS - Techniques to organize information on a computing device using movable objects are described. A computer system may include a display operative to present a graphical user interface with a pointer to select one or more movable objects and position the movable objects at various target positions on the graphical user interface, an input device operative to receive selected movable objects and user movement to position the selected movable objects at a target position on the graphical user interface, and an object position component operative to anchor the selected movable objects at the target position using an anchor element to form a group of anchored objects, and arrange the group of anchored objects in a visual pattern relative to the anchor element. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-24-2010 |
20160041708 | TECHNIQUES FOR ORGANIZING INFORMATION ON A COMPUTING DEVICE USING MOVABLE OBJECTS - Techniques to organize information on a computing device using movable objects are described. A computer system may include a display operative to present a graphical user interface with a pointer to select one or more movable objects and position the movable objects at various target positions on the graphical user interface, an input device operative to receive selected movable objects and user movement to position the selected movable objects at a target position on the graphical user interface, and an object position component operative to anchor the selected movable objects at the target position using an anchor element to form a group of anchored objects, and arrange the group of anchored objects in a visual pattern relative to the anchor element. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 02-11-2016 |
Eugene Graff, Tupelo, MS US
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20100196214 | AIR PURIFYING LUMINAIRE - A luminaire system having a lamp compartment and sterilization compartment permitting both illumination and the sterilizing of airborne bacteria. The sterilization compartment has one or more germicidal lamps to sterilize airborne bacteria when air is circulated through the luminaire system. The lamp compartment has one or more lamps to illuminate the desired outside environment away from the system. | 08-05-2010 |
20130207552 | INTEGRAL TROFFER MOTION DETECTOR - A sensor system ( | 08-15-2013 |
Frank Graff, Panama City Beach, FL US
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20150292790 | COIL SUPPORT HAVING CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONALITY - The embodiments described herein are directed to a coil support and a method of using the coil support for condensate management. The coil support generally functions to provide support for evaporator and/or condenser coils and facilitate the drainage of condensate away from coil headers. | 10-15-2015 |
Glenn Graff, Willoughby, OH US
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20140151294 | Method and Apparatus for Residential Water Recycling - A wastewater recycling system includes a biological reactor having anaerobic, anoxic, and aerobic chambers. A lift station including a pump is operatively connected to the biological reactor. The lift station receives biologically treated liquid from the biological reactor and pumps the liquid from the lift station. A filtration subsystem is operatively connected to the lift station. The filtration subsystem receives and filters the liquid pumped by the lift station. The filtration subsystem includes a salt-rejecting membrane filter comprising a concentrate recirculation conduit operatively connected to recirculate salt-rejecting membrane filter concentrate to a point along the wastewater recycling system upstream of the salt-rejecting membrane filter, thereby forming a salt concentration loop between said point along the wastewater recycling system and the salt-rejecting membrane filter. A post-filtration subsystem is operatively connected to receive salt-rejecting membrane filter permeate, and comprises a water disinfection system that disinfects the permeate thereby generating potable water. | 06-05-2014 |
Gordon L. Graff, Richland, WA US
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20140023925 | TITANIA-GRAPHENE ANODE ELECTRODE PAPER - A method for forming a nanocomposite material, the nanocomposite material formed thereby, and a battery made using the nanocomposite material. Metal oxide and graphene are placed in a solvent to form a suspension. The suspension is then applied to a current collector. The solvent is then evaporated to form a nanocomposite material. The nanocomposite material is then electrochemically cycled to form a nanocomposite material of at least one metal oxide in electrical communication with at least one graphene layer. | 01-23-2014 |
Gordon L. Graff, West Richland, WA US
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20090191342 | METHOD FOR EDGE SEALING BARRIER FILMS - Methods of making an edge-sealed, encapsulated environmentally sensitive device. One method includes providing an environmentally sensitive device with a contact on a substrate; depositing a decoupling layer adjacent to the environmentally sensitive device, the decoupling layer having a discrete area and covering the environmentally sensitive device and not covering the contact, the decoupling layer deposited using a printing process; depositing a first barrier layer adjacent to the decoupling layer, the first barrier layer having a first area greater than the discrete area of the decoupling layer, and the first barrier layer having a second area covering the decoupling layer and the contact, the decoupling layer being sealed between the edges of the first barrier layer and the substrate or an optional second barrier layer; and removing the second area of the first barrier layer from the contact. | 07-30-2009 |
20090208754 | METHOD FOR EDGE SEALING BARRIER FILMS - A method of making an edge-sealed, encapsulated environmentally sensitive device. The method includes providing an environmentally sensitive device on a substrate; depositing a decoupling layer through one mask, the decoupling layer adjacent to the environmentally sensitive device, the decoupling layer having a discrete area and covering the environmentally sensitive device; increasing the distance between the one mask and the substrate; and depositing a first barrier layer through the one mask, the first barrier layer adjacent to the decoupling layer, the first barrier layer having an area greater than the discrete area of the decoupling layer and covering the decoupling layer, the decoupling layer being sealed between the edges of the first barrier layer and the substrate or an optional second barrier layer. | 08-20-2009 |
20100193468 | METHOD FOR EDGE SEALING BARRIER FILMS - An edge-sealed, encapsulated environmentally sensitive device. The device includes an environmentally sensitive device, and at least one edge-sealed barrier stack. The edge-sealed barrier stack includes a decoupling layer and at least two barrier layers. The environmentally sensitive device is sealed between an edge-sealed barrier stack and either a substrate or another edge-sealed barrier stack. A method of making the edge-sealed, encapsulated environmentally sensitive device is also disclosed. | 08-05-2010 |
20100202952 | NANOWIRE SYNTHESIS FROM VAPOR AND SOLID SOURCES - Methods of the present invention can be used to synthesize nanowires with controllable compositions and/or with multiple elements. The methods can include coating solid powder granules, which comprise a first element, with a catalyst. The catalyst and the first element should form when heated a liquid, mixed phase having a eutectic or peritectic point. The granules, which have been coated with the catalyst, can then be heated to a temperature greater than or equal to the eutectic or peritectic point. During heating, a vapor source comprising the second element is introduced. The vapor source chemically interacts with the liquid, mixed phase to consume the first element and to induce condensation of a product that comprises the first and second elements in the form of a nanowire. | 08-12-2010 |
20100330748 | METHOD OF ENCAPSULATING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DEVICE - Methods of encapsulating an environmentally sensitive device. The methods involve temporarily laminating a flexible substrate to a rigid support using a reversible adhesive for processing, reversing the reversible adhesive, and removing the device from the rigid support. | 12-30-2010 |
20110111299 | LITHIUM ION BATTERIES WITH TITANIA/GRAPHENE ANODES - Lithium ion batteries having an anode comprising at least one graphene layer in electrical communication with titania to form a nanocomposite material, a cathode comprising a lithium olivine structure, and an electrolyte. The graphene layer has a carbon to oxygen ratio of between 15 to 1 and 500 to 1 and a surface area of between 400 and 2630 m | 05-12-2011 |
20120088158 | Titania-Graphene Anode Electrode Paper - A method for forming a nanocomposite material, the nanocomposite material formed thereby, and a battery made using the nanocomposite material. Metal oxide and graphene are placed in a solvent to form a suspension. The suspension is then applied to a current collector. The solvent is then evaporated to form a nanocomposite material. The nanocomposite material is then electrochemically cycled to form a nanocomposite material of at least one metal oxide in electrical communication with at least one graphene layer. | 04-12-2012 |
20120107213 | Energy Storage Devices Having Electrodes Comprising Nanowires - Methods of the present invention can be used to synthesize nanowires with controllable compositions and/or with multiple elements. The methods can include coating solid powder granules, which comprise a first element, with a catalyst. The catalyst and the first element should form when heated a liquid, mixed phase having a eutectic or peritectic point. The granules, which have been coated with the catalyst, can then be heated to a temperature greater than or equal to the eutectic or peritectic point. During heating, a vapor source comprising the second element is introduced. The vapor source chemically interacts with the liquid, mixed phase to consume the first element and to induce condensation of a product that comprises the first and second elements in the form of a nanowire. | 05-03-2012 |
20120118855 | METHOD FOR EDGE SEALING BARRIER FILMS - An edge-sealed barrier film composite. The composite includes a substrate and at least one initial barrier stack adjacent to the substrate. The at least one initial barrier stack includes at least one decoupling layer and at least one barrier layer. One of the barrier layers has an area greater than the area of one of the decoupling layers. The decoupling layer is sealed by the first barrier layer within the area of barrier material. An edge-sealed, encapsulated environmentally sensitive device is provided. A method of making the edge-sealed barrier film composite is also provided. | 05-17-2012 |
20120164534 | GRAPHENE/LiFePO4 CATHODE WITH ENHANCED STABILITY - A lithium ion battery having an anode, an electrolyte, and a cathode comprising nano-structured carbon in electrical communication with LiFePO | 06-28-2012 |
20120244406 | Iron-Sulfide Redox Flow Batteries - Iron-sulfide redox flow battery (RFB) systems can be advantageous for energy storage, particularly when the electrolytes have pH values greater than 6. Such systems can exhibit excellent energy conversion efficiency and stability and can utilize low-cost materials that are relatively safer and more environmentally friendly. One example of an iron-sulfide RFB is characterized by a positive electrolyte that comprises Fe(III) and/or Fe(II) in a positive electrolyte supporting solution, a negative electrolyte that comprises S | 09-27-2012 |
20130040204 | Functional Nanocomposite Materials, Electrodes, and Energy Storage Systems - Particular functional nanocomposite materials can be employed as electrodes and/or as electrodes in energy storage systems to improve performance. In one example, the nanocomposite material is characterized by nanoparticles having a high-capacity active material, a core particle having a comminution material, and a thin electronically conductive coating having an electronically conductive material. The nanoparticles are fixed between the core particle and the conductive coating. The comminution material has a Mohs hardness that is greater than that of the active material. The core particle has a diameter less than 5000 nm and the nanoparticles have diameters less than 500 nm. | 02-14-2013 |
20130199936 | Methods and Electrolytes for Electrodeposition of Smooth Films - Electrodeposition involving an electrolyte having a surface-smoothing additive can result in self-healing, instead of self-amplification, of initial protuberant tips that give rise to roughness and/or dendrite formation on the substrate and/or film surface. For electrodeposition of a first conductive material (C1) on a substrate from one or more reactants in an electrolyte solution, the electrolyte solution is characterized by a surface-smoothing additive containing cations of a second conductive material (C2), wherein cations of C2 have an effective electrochemical reduction potential in the solution lower than that of the reactants. | 08-08-2013 |
20130202920 | Dendrite-Inhibiting Salts in Electrolytes of Energy Storage Devices - The performance and the lifetime of energy storage devices can be hindered by the growth of metal dendrites during operation. Electrolytes having dendrite-inhibiting additives can result in significant improvement. In particular, energy storage devices having an electrode containing a metallic element, M1 can be characterized by a non-aqueous, liquid electrolyte having a first salt and a dendrite-inhibiting salt. The first salt can have a cation of M1 and the dendrite-inhibiting salt can have a cation of metallic element, M2, wherein the cation of M2 has an ionic size greater than, or equal to, the cation of M1. | 08-08-2013 |
20130202956 | Methods and Energy Storage Devices utilizing electrolytes having surface-smoothing additives - Electrodeposition and energy storage devices utilizing an electrolyte having a surface-smoothing additive can result in self-healing, instead of self-amplification, of initial protuberant tips that give rise to roughness and/or dendrite formation on the substrate and anode surface. For electrodeposition of a first metal (M1) on a substrate or anode from one or more cations of M1 in an electrolyte solution, the electrolyte solution is characterized by a surface-smoothing additive containing cations of a second metal (M2), wherein cations of M2 have an effective electrochemical reduction potential in the solution lower than that of the cations of M1. | 08-08-2013 |
20130260204 | Energy Storage Systems Having an Electrode Comprising LixSy - Improved lithium-sulfur energy storage systems can utilizes Li | 10-03-2013 |
20140079976 | Iron-Sulfide Redox Flow Batteries - Iron-sulfide redox flow battery (RFB) systems can be advantageous for energy storage, particularly when the electrolytes have pH values greater than 6. Such systems can exhibit excellent energy conversion efficicency and stability and can utilize low-cost materials that are relatively safer and more environmentally friendly. One example of an iron-sulfide RFB is characterized by a positive electrolyte that comprises Fe(III) and/or Fe(II) in a positive electrolyte supporting solution, a negative electrolyte that comprises S | 03-20-2014 |
20150152566 | METHODS AND ELECTROLYTES FOR ELECTRODEPOSITION OF SMOOTH FILMS - Electrodeposition involving an electrolyte having a surface-smoothing additive can result in self-healing, instead of self-amplification, of initial protuberant tips that give rise to roughness and/or dendrite formation on the substrate and/or film surface. For electrodeposition of a first conductive material (C1) on a substrate from one or more reactants in an electrolyte solution, the electrolyte solution is characterized by a surface-smoothing additive containing cations of a second conductive material (C2), wherein cations of C2 have an effective electrochemical reduction potential in the solution lower than that of the reactants. | 06-04-2015 |
20150191000 | METHOD OF ENCAPSULATING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DEVICE - Methods of encapsulating an environmentally sensitive device. The methods involve temporarily laminating a flexible substrate to a rigid support using a reversible adhesive for processing, reversing the reversible adhesive, and removing the device from the rigid support. | 07-09-2015 |
20150228968 | Thick Electrodes Including Nanoparticles Having Electroactive Materials and Methods of Making Same - Electrodes having nanostructure and/or utilizing nanoparticles of active materials and having high mass loadings of the active materials can be made to be physically robust and free of cracks and pinholes. The electrodes include nanoparticles having electroactive material, which nanoparticles are aggregated with carbon into larger secondary particles. The secondary particles can be bound with a binder to form the electrode. | 08-13-2015 |
20150302884 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MULTI-BIT AND GRAY-SCALE HIGH DENSITY DATA STORAGE - A data storage apparatus and method of storing data are disclosed. An array of irradiation sources are provided for writing on an optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) material. The OSL material includes data storage pixels or spots. Each pixel or spot includes gray-scale levels with higher order bits and variable intensity. A light source stimulates luminescence on the OSL material. | 10-22-2015 |
Gordon Lee Graff, West Richland, WA US
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20140037845 | APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITING A MULTILAYER COATING ON DISCRETE SHEETS - A tool for depositing multilayer coatings onto a substrate. The tool includes a housing defining a vacuum chamber connected to a vacuum source, deposition stations each configured to deposit a layer of multilayer coating on the substrate, a curing station, and a contamination reduction device. At least one of the deposition stations is configured to deposit an inorganic layer, while at least one other deposition station is configured to deposit an organic layer. In one tool configuration, the substrate may travel back and forth through the tool as many times as needed to achieve the desired number of layers of multilayer coating. In another, the tool may include numerous housings adjacently spaced such that the substrate may make a single unidirectional pass. The contamination reduction device may be configured as one or more migration control chambers about at least one of the deposition stations, and further includes cooling devices, such as chillers, to reduce the presence of vaporous layer precursors. The tool is particularly well-suited to depositing multilayer coatings onto flexible substrates, as well as to encapsulating environmentally-sensitive devices placed on the flexible substrate. | 02-06-2014 |
Gwendolyn Graff, Dekalb, IL US
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20130337107 | CHEWING GUM ALTERNATIVE BULKING AGENTS - A chewing gum composition containing at least 25 wt. % water-soluble portion containing a least one simple sugar and at least one water-soluble fiber; and at least 25 wt. % water-insoluble portion containing at least 10 wt. % chewing gum base filler and at least 10 wt. % chewing gum non-filler base composition. Such a combination of water-soluble and water-insoluble materials produces a healthy amount of fiber, while creating a chewing gum with an acceptable mass duration, elasticity, cohesion, flavor delivery, and sweetness delivery. | 12-19-2013 |
20160037798 | DRY FOAM CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a multiple portion confectionary product that has multiple textures and provides multiple sweetener release profiles and to the process for making the confectionary product. More specifically the invention relates to a multiple portion confectionary product wherein the confectionary product consists of a dry foam portion and a chewing gum portion. | 02-11-2016 |
James William Graff, Provo, UT US
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20130282421 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED EVENT PARTICIPATION - The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system for enhanced communications and event management that focuses on customization of the event attendee experience. Each event attendee is provided with the tools necessary to effectively and efficiently create an event experience that most closely matches their goals and objectives. For example, a variety of dynamic event activity maps provide event attendees with the ability to quickly and easily identify and locate the most interesting and pertinent seminars, classes, speakers, vendors, exhibitors, etc. Additionally, event attendees can update and control their event schedule, customize communications that are sent and received, set up meetings with other event attendees, and receive updates about event activities and schedules. Vendors, exhibitors, and event organizers are provided with a series of tools, including “gamification” tools, that will allow them engage event attendees in event activities to increase attendee participation. | 10-24-2013 |
20140343994 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED EVENT PARTICIPATION - The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system for enhanced communications and event management that focuses on customization of the event attendee experience. Each event attendee is provided with the tools necessary to effectively and efficiently create an event experience that most closely matches their goals and objectives. For example, a variety of dynamic event activity maps provide event attendees with the ability to quickly and easily identify and locate the most interesting and pertinent seminars, classes, speakers, vendors, exhibitors, etc. Additionally, event attendees can update and control their event schedule, customize communications that are sent and received, set up meetings with other event attendees, and receive updates about event activities and schedules. Vendors, exhibitors, and event organizers are provided with a series of tools, including “gamification” tools, that will allow them engage event attendees in event activities to increase attendee participation. | 11-20-2014 |
20140358632 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED EVENT PARTICIPATION - The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system for enhanced communications and event management that focuses on customization of the event attendee experience. Each event attendee is provided with the tools necessary to effectively and efficiently create an event experience that most closely matches their goals and objectives. For example, a variety of dynamic event activity maps provide event attendees with the ability to quickly and easily identify and locate the most interesting and pertinent seminars, classes, speakers, vendors, exhibitors, etc. Additionally, event attendees can update and control their event schedule, customize communications that are sent and received, set up meetings with other event attendees, and receive updates about event activities and schedules. Vendors, exhibitors, and event organizers are provided with a series of tools, including “gamification” tools, that will allow them engage event attendees in event activities to increase attendee participation. | 12-04-2014 |
Jeremy Richard Graff, Indianapolis, IN US
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20090192106 | MODULATION OF eIF4E EXPRESSION - Oligomeric compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of eIF4E. The antisense compounds may be single- or double-stranded and are targeted to nucleic acid encoding eIF4E. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of eIF4E expression and for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of eIF4E are provided. | 07-30-2009 |
20100130589 | MODULATION OF eIF4E EXPRESSION - Oligomeric compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of eIF4E. The antisense compounds may be single- or double-stranded and are targeted to nucleic acid encoding eIF4E. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of eIF4E expression and for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of eIF4E are provided. | 05-27-2010 |
20110280963 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention provides methods of sensitizing lung cancer cells to cisplatin and inhibiting the growth of lung cancer tumors by employing a modified eIF-4E antisense oligonucleotide and cisplatin in combination. | 11-17-2011 |
20110301222 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention provides methods of sensitizing cancer cells to docetaxel and inhibiting the growth of various tumors by employing a modified eIF-4E antisense oligonucleotide and docetaxel in combination. | 12-08-2011 |
20120283312 | MODULATION OF EIF4E EXPRESSION - Oligomeric compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of eIF4E. The antisense compounds may be single- or double-stranded and are targeted to nucleic acid encoding eIF4E. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of eIF4E expression and for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of eIF4E are provided. | 11-08-2012 |
20130178513 | MODULATION OF EIF4E EXPRESSION - Oligomeric compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of eIF4E. The antisense compounds may be single- or double-stranded and are targeted to nucleic acid encoding eIF4E. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of eIF4E expression and for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with expression of eIF4E are provided. | 07-11-2013 |
20140323543 | Treatment of Prostate Cancer with eIF4E Antisense Compounds - The present invention provides methods of sensitizing cancer cells to docetaxel and inhibiting the growth of various tumors by employing a modified eIF-4E antisense oligonucleotide and docetaxel in combination. | 10-30-2014 |
John Graff, Provo, UT US
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20130024524 | TARGETED MESSAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Various implementations of the present invention are provided as a network computer system configured to allow for creating, rating, tracking, monitoring, and disseminating user-created and user-customizable messages. The network computer system provides a user interface that allows a user to create templates for message creation, messages from the templates, ratings for messages (message “bias”), databases for storing templates and messages (message queue), and ratings, as well as storage for information related to the monitoring and tracking of messages as they are delivered to the intended recipients. The ability to create multiple messages, with disparate content, intended for disparate audiences, with batch sorting and sending, is also provided. Messages can be provided via commercial messaging services such as email, snail mail, telephone, SMS, facsimile, social media networking sites (e.g. Facebook® messages, Twitter® “tweets”, etc.). In some implementations of the invention, a computer-implemented method of messaging for an educational environment is provided. | 01-24-2013 |
20130282421 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED EVENT PARTICIPATION - The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system for enhanced communications and event management that focuses on customization of the event attendee experience. Each event attendee is provided with the tools necessary to effectively and efficiently create an event experience that most closely matches their goals and objectives. For example, a variety of dynamic event activity maps provide event attendees with the ability to quickly and easily identify and locate the most interesting and pertinent seminars, classes, speakers, vendors, exhibitors, etc. Additionally, event attendees can update and control their event schedule, customize communications that are sent and received, set up meetings with other event attendees, and receive updates about event activities and schedules. Vendors, exhibitors, and event organizers are provided with a series of tools, including “gamification” tools, that will allow them engage event attendees in event activities to increase attendee participation. | 10-24-2013 |
20130346333 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECEIVING REQUESTS AND RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES - The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer system configured to allow for sending requests for aid, responding to requests for aid, and receiving requests to aid in a multi-user environment. Various levels of requests may be requested. In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a mobile application for integrating the options for requesting aid from a first device to a second is provided, as well as configuration of automated responses. The system allows certain users to post status updates to a website. While useful for many environments, the most preferred embodiments of the present invention are adapted for use in an educational environment to provide school administrators, teachers, parents, and students with enhanced communication capabilities. | 12-26-2013 |
20140164909 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING MOBILE DEVICE COMMUNICATIONS - A system and method for optimizing mobile communications with one or more message recipients is disclosed. The system is configured to create a unique URL and send it to a message recipient via an appropriate communication platform. The system waits for the unique URL to be requested and logs information from the web browser associated with the mobile communication device used to access the unique URL. The system may use this information to direct the mobile device user to a dynamically created web page. This methodology can be used to improve immediate and future communications by tailoring the message content and communication platform according to the message recipient's mobile device. The dynamic web page may also be configured to prompt the message recipient to execute a desired action, including downloading a compatible mobile app and changing message delivery preferences in order to optimize communications with the message recipient. | 06-12-2014 |
20140343994 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED EVENT PARTICIPATION - The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system for enhanced communications and event management that focuses on customization of the event attendee experience. Each event attendee is provided with the tools necessary to effectively and efficiently create an event experience that most closely matches their goals and objectives. For example, a variety of dynamic event activity maps provide event attendees with the ability to quickly and easily identify and locate the most interesting and pertinent seminars, classes, speakers, vendors, exhibitors, etc. Additionally, event attendees can update and control their event schedule, customize communications that are sent and received, set up meetings with other event attendees, and receive updates about event activities and schedules. Vendors, exhibitors, and event organizers are provided with a series of tools, including “gamification” tools, that will allow them engage event attendees in event activities to increase attendee participation. | 11-20-2014 |
20140358632 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED EVENT PARTICIPATION - The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a computer-based system for enhanced communications and event management that focuses on customization of the event attendee experience. Each event attendee is provided with the tools necessary to effectively and efficiently create an event experience that most closely matches their goals and objectives. For example, a variety of dynamic event activity maps provide event attendees with the ability to quickly and easily identify and locate the most interesting and pertinent seminars, classes, speakers, vendors, exhibitors, etc. Additionally, event attendees can update and control their event schedule, customize communications that are sent and received, set up meetings with other event attendees, and receive updates about event activities and schedules. Vendors, exhibitors, and event organizers are provided with a series of tools, including “gamification” tools, that will allow them engage event attendees in event activities to increase attendee participation. | 12-04-2014 |
20140379814 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZED MESSAGE CREATION AND DELIVERY - A system provides for the efficient delivery of messages from one or more message originators to one or more message recipients via a plurality of communication or messaging platforms. A message originator can create a single message and specify one or more message recipients, multiple communication platforms and delivery scheduling, all from a graphical user interface on a mobile communication device or a computer. The message will be formatted for the selected message recipients, the available and desired communication platforms in the desired priority order, and scheduled for delivery to the message recipients at selected time(s). Additionally, messages may be screened to reduce or eliminate potentially duplicate messages via one or more duplication filters. On the message recipient side, each message recipient can specify the desired communication platform and preference priority for receipt of messages, along with the desired timing for delivery of messages from each potential message originator. | 12-25-2014 |
John E. Graff, Provo, UT US
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20130024492 | Event Tracking and Messaging System and Method - The various implementations of the present invention are provided as a network computer system configured to allow for the tracking and reporting of user-specified events, including but not limited to, performance metrics and attendance data. This network computer system provides a user interface that allows a user to create metrics to be monitored, view and update event-related information, and to configure and review various pre-programmed and ad hoc reports so the users can monitor and evaluate performance metrics over time. Further, a wide variety of user and system generated alerts and messages or message events can be configured, allowing for automated and manual messaging related to the attendance or performance metrics that are being monitored. Alerts can be provided via email, non-electronic mail, telephone, SMS, facsimile, social networking sites and services (such as “tweets”), etc. In at least one implementation of the present invention, a computer-implemented method of tracking and reporting student performance and attendance-related events for an educational environment is provided. | 01-24-2013 |
Karl Graff, Columbus, OH US
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20160016219 | ULTRASONIC EXCITATION OF SEGMENTED DIES - A method for reducing areas of friction within a forming die that includes identifying at least one region of interest in the forming die, wherein the at least one region of interest further includes a problematic aspect of a predetermined nature; designing a die segment corresponding to the at least one region of interest, wherein the die segment further includes at least one ultrasonic transducer embedded therein; modifying the forming die to receive the die segment; installing the die segment in the forming die and acoustically isolating the die segment from the remainder of the forming die; and energizing the ultrasonic transducer to provide ultrasonic energy to the die segment, wherein providing ultrasonic energy to the die segment addresses the problematic aspect of the at least one region of interest in the forming die. | 01-21-2016 |
Karl F. Graff, Hillard, OH US
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20160067789 | DEVICES FOR ISOLATING ACOUSTIC VIBRATIONS IN METALWORKING SYSTEMS - An ultrasonic machining module that includes an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is adapted to receive a machining tool and a vibration-isolating housing adapted to be both compatible with a machining system and to receive the ultrasonic transducer therein, wherein the housing further includes at least one modification for isolating all vibrations generated by the ultrasonic transducer when the device is in operation except axial vibrations transmitted to the machining tool, thereby preventing unwanted vibrations from traveling backward or upward into the machining system. | 03-10-2016 |
Kenneth Marcell Graff, Murray, UT US
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20140130917 | VALVE DEVICE AND FLUID COUPLING COMPRISED THEREOF - Embodiments of a valve device that reduces noise and vibration that may occur during low flow conditions in fluid couplings (e.g., valves and flow regulators). These embodiments utilize a plug and seat arrangement with geometry to prevent pressure differentials that cause the plug element to open and close in a cyclic pattern. In one embodiment, the valve device includes a seat element with an aperture and a plug element with a boss that extends into the aperture when the plug element contacts the seat element. The boss has an outer surface that forms a gap, which defines an annular area proximate the point of contact between the seat element and the plug element that is sized to reduce Venturi flow effects that cause the cyclic pattern to occur. | 05-15-2014 |
Ludwig C. Graff, Ellicott City, MD US
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20100142888 | COMPACT FIBER DISTRIBUTION HUB - A device may provide a first opening via which a feeder optical fiber cable that carries an input signal enters the device. In addition, the device may include a slot configured to retain a splitter module. The splitter module may include a single-fiber input cable that receives and carries the input signal from the feeder optical fiber cable, an optical splitter that receives the input signal from the single-fiber input cable, splits the input signal into a plurality of output signals, and transmits each of the plurality of output signals, and a multi-fiber output cable that receives the plurality of output signals from the optical splitter and carries the plurality of output signals. The device may also provide a second opening via which a multi-fiber distribution cable that receives the plurality of output signals from the multi-fiber output cable exits the device. The multi-fiber distribution cable may carry the plurality of output signals. | 06-10-2010 |
20100142907 | COMPACT OPTICAL SPLITTER MODULE - A device may include an input cable for receiving optical signals from a feeder cable, output cables for transmitting optical signals to a distribution cable, and a housing. The housing may include an optical splitter for splitting an input beam into a plurality of output beams, an input fiber segment for conveying the input beam from the input cable to the optical splitter, the input fiber segment excluding fiber loop slack, and output fiber segments for conveying the output beams from the optical splitter to the output cables using MT-APC connectors. | 06-10-2010 |
20110158583 | OPTICAL SPLITTER ASSEMBLY - Optical splitter assemblies are provided. An assembly may include a housing, one or more fanout elements, an optical splitter element, an input fiber and a plurality of output fibers. The input fiber extends from an input opening of the housing to the optical splitter element. The input fiber carries an input signal to the optical splitter element and the optical splitter element splits the input signal into a plurality of output signals to be carried by the plurality of output fibers. Each of the output fibers extends from the optical splitter element to beyond a plurality of output openings of the housing. Each of the fanout elements defines one or more channels for supporting the input or output fibers. The assembly may further include tubular members for further support to the fibers. The fibers extend from the openings of the housing to the optical splitter element free of any loops. | 06-30-2011 |
Michael H. Graff, Melbourne, FL US
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20140265750 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM GRAVITATIONAL FORCES - A motor is provided. The motor includes a winding support element defining an interior, a rotor having a shaft mounted inside the interior, the shaft defining a central axis, a superconducting wire wound around the winding support element in a winding pattern, where the winding pattern includes a plurality of turns around the winding support element. The winding pattern includes for a first portion of each turn proximate to the rotor, the wiring pattern curves with respect to a toroidal angle about the central axis, and for a second portion of each turn distant from the rotor, the wiring pattern curves with respect to a toroidal angle about the central axis. Cooper pairs travelling through the wire accelerate with respect to the toroidal angle in the first portion, and decelerate with respect to the toroidal angle in the second portion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140374136 | SUPERCONDUCTIVE TRACE PATTERNS - A trace is disclosed formed of superconductive material. The trace is formed in an elongate, non-linear trace pattern characterized by (i) a trace pattern thickness, (ii) a trace pattern width greater than the trace pattern thickness, (iii) a trace pattern length greater than the trace pattern width, and (iv) a trace pattern axis extending along the trace length and defining an instantaneous alignment tangential to the trace pattern axis. The trace pattern is further characterized by (i) a envelope within which the trace pattern lies and (ii) an envelope axis defining an alignment of the envelope. The trace comprises at least two electrically connected sections, where each section includes (i) a first turn in which the trace pattern instantaneous alignment rotates about 180 degrees in a first direction around a first turn focus, and (ii) a second turn in which the trace pattern instantaneous alignment rotates about 180 degrees in a second direction, opposite the first direction, about a second turn focus. The turn radius is less than about 1,000 microns. | 12-25-2014 |
Norbert Erwin Graff, Lakewood, OH US
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20080210582 | INHIBITION OF PAINT-PRODUCT SKIN FORMATION - Paint in a container is inhibited against skinning by providing a layer of a barrier material comprising an inhibiting composition having a boiling point of at least 250° C. and optionally water on the upper surface the bulk paint in the container. | 09-04-2008 |
Rachel Allison Graff, Tulsa, OK US
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20130160960 | TISSUE SHEETS HAVING ENHANCED CROSS-DIRECTION PROPERTIES - The present disclosure provides tissue webs with improved durability produced by rewetting a dried tissue web, pressing the rewetted web and drying the web for a second time. This improved durability is manifested by a high cross-machine direction (CD) slope. | 06-27-2013 |
Richard Graff, Chicago, IL US
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20080235120 | Bidder System Using Multiple Computers Communicating Data to Carry Out Selling Fixed Income Instruments - An electronic system, the system for selling fixed income instruments, the system including a second computer having an output device and at least one buyer's computer having an electrically coupled input device and a monitor, the buyer's computer and the second computer being respectively located, the computers being used in cooperation in a multiple computer system in electronically communicating data between the computers. | 09-25-2008 |
Richard A. Graff, Chicago, IL US
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20100241594 | Apparatus and process to generate output - An apparatus and process, including an electronic system, the system for generating output in selling fixed income instruments, the system including a first computer system having an output device and at least one other computer system having an input device, the first computer system and the other computer system being respectively located, the computer systems being used in cooperation in a multiple computer system in electronically communicating data between the computer systems. | 09-23-2010 |
20110246243 | Computer Control Of Non-Debt Funding System For Home Finance - Machine for controlling a system changing electrical signals to separately value components temporally decomposed from residential property, the computer apparatus including: a computer system, arranged for receiving information into a memory, the data representing the residential property, the computer system further comprising: logic means controlling the computer system to change the data to produce modified signals representing a separate valuation of each of a plurality of components temporally decomposed from the residential property, the components including a residential estate for years interest and a residential remainder interest; and an output device connected to convert the modified signals into documentation including the respective valuation of each of the components. | 10-06-2011 |
20130041845 | METHOD AND MACHINE CONFIGURED TO DISPLAY MULTIPLE COMPUTER SCREENS - A machine and method including a computer configured to generate and display multiple computer screens. A first computer receives data representing a first component of property and a second component of the property from at least one other computer, the property being a fixed-income asset, and is programmed to manipulate the data to generate one yield/discount rate for the first component and another yield/discount rate for the second component and to display the one yield/discount rate on a monitor in a first computer screen generated by the first computer and the other yield/discount rate on a monitor in one of the first computer screen and another computer screen generated by the first computer, and to compute purchase prices for the components in consummating a sale and corresponding purchase of the first component to one buyer and a sale and corresponding purchase of the second component to another buyer. | 02-14-2013 |
20130268461 | COMPUTER CONTROL OF NON-DEBT FUNDING SYSTEM FOR HOME FINANCE - Machine for controlling a system changing electrical signals to separately value components temporally decomposed from residential property, the computer apparatus including: a computer system, arranged for receiving information into a memory, the data representing the residential property, the computer system further comprising: logic means controlling the computer system to change the data to produce modified signals representing a separate valuation of each of a plurality of components temporally decomposed from the residential property, the components including a residential estate for years interest and a residential remainder interest; and an output device connected to convert the modified signals into documentation including the respective valuation of each of the components. | 10-10-2013 |
20150324905 | GENERATING MULTIPLE COMPUTER SCREENS IN A MULTIPLE COMPUTER SYSTEM - A computer system, and methods for making and using it, for changing digital electrical signals to generate a valuation of a fractional interest in a contingent interest in property, the computer apparatus including: an input device operable for converting input data representing property into input digital electrical signals representing the input date; a digital electrical computer having a processor, the processor electrically connected to the input device to receive the input digital electrical signals, the processor programmed to change3 the input digital electrical signals to produce modified digital electrical signals representing a valuation of a fractional interest in a contingent interest in the property associated with at least one lease default condition for the property; a memory electrically connected to the processor; and wherein the processor manipulates further digital electrical signals to generate at least one document for the contingent interest by inserting the valuation in pre-existing text data obtained from the memory; and an output device electrically connected to the processor to print the document. | 11-12-2015 |
Rick Graff, Houston, TX US
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20140262311 | TEMPORARY ABANDONMENT CAP - Temporary abandonment caps include a cap body having an opening therethrough, and an inner sleeve that provides access to the wellbore, where the inner sleeve can be accessed through the opening in the cap body when a removable cover is removed. The inner sleeve also includes an injection port and a channel through which fluids for protecting the wellhead can be injected. The temporary abandonment caps can remain in place while performing well operations and ensuring that the sealing surfaces on a wellhead remain protected from corrosion. | 09-18-2014 |
Scott Graff, Seattle, WA US
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20100042428 | PROCESSING GASOLINE PRICE DATA IN A NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT - Processing gasoline price data in a networked environment. A data source component obtains gasoline purchase transaction data, which includes data indicative of consumer credit purchases of gasoline made by a plurality of consumers. Each of the consumer credit purchases is from an identifiable location. In response to receiving an indication that a gasoline level of a gasoline tank has reached a minimum, a user interface component generates a user request for gasoline price data for a selected geographic region. A processing component processes the gasoline purchase transaction data as a function of the selected geographic region and generates a display including the processed gasoline purchase transaction data for the selected region. The generated display is transmitted to a user computing device. | 02-18-2010 |
Stephen Graff, Round Rock, TX US
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20150273303 | Swing Training Apparatus - A baseball swing training apparatus that is operable to provide a visual and an audio signal to a user during the execution of a baseball swing to provide reinforcement of proper lower body rotation and heel positioning. The baseball swing training apparatus includes an adjustable band having a feedback unit secured thereto. The feedback unit includes a central processing unit and a power supply. Disposed within the feedback unit is a light emitter operable to produce a visible light beam for the user. An audio unit is included within the feedback unit and is operable to provide an audio signal to a user. Operably coupled to the audio unit is a tilt switch calibrated to detected an angular motion of at least twenty degrees. | 10-01-2015 |
Stephen M. Graff, Maumee, OH US
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20130002851 | Optical Inspection of Containers - An apparatus and method for inspecting a container having a base and a mouth, wherein light is directed through the container base into the container, and out of the container through the container mouth, using at least first and second light sources operatively disposed adjacent to each other beneath the container base and having differing operating characteristics. Light transmitted through the container mouth is sensed, and a composite image of the container mouth may be produced from two or more images of portions of the container mouth. | 01-03-2013 |
20130107249 | Container Inspection Apparatus and Method | 05-02-2013 |
Steven J. Graff, Grapevine, TX US
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20100128854 | Method and System for Routing and Recording Call Information - A method comprises receiving a plurality of voice sessions and creating a unique identifier for each of the plurality of voice sessions, wherein each identifier is unique for the duration of its associated voice session. The method also includes assigning the unique identifiers to the associated voice session, and creating a unique data session for each voice session. The method further includes assigning the unique identifier of each voice session to the data session associated with its voice session. The method also includes receiving a plurality of voice sessions and a plurality of data sessions at a manager, and matching one of the plurality of received voice sessions with its associated data session based at least in part on the unique identifier. The method further includes communicating the matched voice session and data session to one of a plurality of agents. | 05-27-2010 |
Timothy Graff, Mansfield, OH US
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20150053151 | FLUID FLOW SENSOR AND LOW FLOW CUT-OFF DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a fluid flow sensor and low flow cut-off device and an associated method for its operation that is easily integrated into a fluid delivery and/or fluid control system for a variety of appliances, such as boilers and water heaters. The fluid flow sensor and low flow cut-off device can determine a fluid flow rate in or to an appliance and whether that fluid flow rate meets or exceeds a predetermined fluid flow rate threshold for the safe and/or efficient operation of the appliance and, if the threshold is not met, disable the appliance from operating or continuing to operate under such conditions. | 02-26-2015 |
20150082879 | FLUID FLOW SENSOR WITH REVERSE-INSTALLATION DETECTION - A thermo-anemometer-type fluid flow sensor and a method associated with quickly determining whether the sensor has been installed in an improper orientation relative to the direction of fluid flowing through a system. The flow sensor comprises a detection module adapted to change condition in response to the direction of fluid flowing through the system. A control module is connected to the probe and is capable of determining the installation orientation of a probe of the sensor. An I/O module is connected to the control module to provide a means for communicating the output of the control module to another device and/or user. | 03-26-2015 |
20150145688 | Pipeline Sensor System and Method - A sensor system and method for sensing conditions of a pipeline is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of sensors that sense a condition of the pipeline, generate a signal indicative of the condition, and communicate the signal. A pipeline device navigates the pipeline receives the signal, stores a value corresponding to the condition, and selectively communicates value. | 05-28-2015 |
Timothy E. Graff, Crystal Lake, IL US
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20080307807 | Air Damper Units for Refrigerators and Control Methods Therefor - An air damper unit for a refrigerator includes a printed circuit board, a sliding door movably mounted to the printed circuit board, a damper position sensor for detecting the position of the sliding door, and a driving mechanism. The sliding door regulates the air flow from a freezer compartment into a refrigerator compartment. A microcontroller is mounted on the printed circuit board for controlling the operation of the sliding door. The microcontroller controls the driving mechanism according to a signal corresponding to a position of the sliding door from the damper position sensor. The continuous feedback from the damper position sensor enables the microcontroller to more effectively control the operation of the sliding door and maintain the temperature setting of the refrigerator compartment. | 12-18-2008 |
Tyler A. Graff, Bowdon, GA US
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20100072989 | Magnetic Rotation Sensing - Embodiments for rotation sensing are provided. The device may include a magnet apparatus comprising a magnet, the magnet apparatus configured to be coupled to a dial apparatus of a meter. Also included may be a magnetic field sensor configured to be coupled to a dial cover. When the magnet apparatus is coupled to the dial apparatus and the magnetic field sensor is coupled to the dial cover, the distance between the magnet and the magnetic field sensor may be a function of the strength of the magnet and the sensitivity of the magnetic field sensor. Also, the magnetic field sensor may be configured to generate an analog signal. The device may also include a memory component storing logic configured to detect an abnormal condition based on a data value of the analog signal. The detected condition may be magnetic tampering, a missing dial cover, and/or a missing dial hand. | 03-25-2010 |