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Bryan Bordeaux Grandy, Houston, TX US
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20150186260 | TECHNIQUES FOR STORING DATA IN BANDWIDTH OPTIMIZED OR CODING RATE OPTIMIZED CODE WORDS BASED ON DATA ACCESS FREQUENCY - A technique for operating a data storage system that includes a non-volatile memory array controlled by a controller includes storing, in the non-volatile memory array, first data whose frequency of access is above a first access level in a bandwidth optimized code word. Second data whose frequency of access is below a second access level is stored in the non-volatile memory in a code rate optimized code word. | 07-02-2015 |
David K. Grandy, Portland, OR US
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20090105347 | THYRONAMINE DERIVATIVES AND ANALOGS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Thyronamine derivatives and analogs, methods of using such compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed. Methods of preparing such compounds are also disclosed | 04-23-2009 |
Elmar Grandy, Oberschleissheim DE
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20080199831 | Process and Device For Cleaning Teeth With Sonic Energy - A process and device are disclosed for cleaning teeth with sonic energy, in particular audible sound or ultrasound. Sound is conducted to the teeth ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080203155 | Reader with Integrated Encryption - The invention concerns a device for reading and encrypting sensitive data which are to be transmitted by way of a remote transmission network ( | 08-28-2008 |
20090043329 | ACUPUNCTURE DEVICE - An acupuncture device includes an acupuncture needle which has an elongate grip part with a substantially cylindrical main portion and a needle part which is fixed to the distal end of the grip part such that its longitudinal axis is aligned with the grip part and a guide tube which is open at both ends and whose lumen has a substantially cylindrical main portion and a releasable clamping device, by means of which the acupuncture needle is held in the condition of readiness for use inside the guide tube so that the grip part projects outwardly out of the proximal end of the guide tube while the distal end of the guide tube extends beyond the tip of the needle part. The grip part further has a portion which is thickened in relation to its main portion and the lumen of the guide tube has a narrowed portion which adjoins the proximal end of its main portion and whose smallest inside diameter is smaller than the largest outside diameter of the thickened portion of the grip part and larger than the outside diameter of the cylindrical main portion of the grip part, wherein the clamping device is formed by the thickened portion of the grip part and the narrowed portion of the lumen of the guide tube. | 02-12-2009 |
20090062831 | GUIDE DEVICE FOR AN ACUPUNCTURE NEEDLE - A guide device ( | 03-05-2009 |
20090205204 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CIRCUIT PORTION ON A SUBSTRATE - The invention relates to a method for producing at least one circuit part on a substrate ( | 08-20-2009 |
20160059029 | TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH A POSITIONING DEVICE AND A STIMULATION DEVICE, AND STIMULATION METHOD - A positioning device ( | 03-03-2016 |
Jared Grandy, Sharpsville, PA US
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20150305483 | Toothbrush with Palmar Grip Handle - A toothbrush with a palmar grip handle for dexterity assistance, dexterity rehabilitation and over-brushing prevention is provided. The toothbrush may provide the palmar grip along a portion of the handle. The palmar grip may be substantially spherical in shape, and sized and adapted to stimulate the central nervous system for improving muscle memory, thereby aiding in the rehabilitation of users suffering from central nervous system trauma. The palmar grip may also be sized and adapted to prevent over-brushing for all users, as well as providing a more comfortable grip for those suffering from hand and join pain disorders, hand-weakness, manual dexterity ailments or fine motor impairments. | 10-29-2015 |
20150310763 | Method of Using a Toothbrush with Palmar Grip Handle for Dexterity Rehabilitation - A method and apparatus for providing occupational therapy using a toothbrush with a palmar grip handle is provided. A plurality of toothbrushes may provide the palmar grip along a portion of the handle, where the palmar grips may be of various sizes. The palmar grip may be substantially spherical in shape, and sized and adapted to stimulate the central nervous system for improving muscle memory, thereby aiding in the rehabilitation of users suffering from central nervous system trauma. The set of toothbrushes may be used in such a manner where a user may become accustom to one size grip before using another size grip. The palmar grip may also be sized and adapted to prevent over-brushing for all users, as well as providing a more comfortable grip for those suffering from hand and join pain disorders, hand-weakness, manual dexterity ailments or fine motor impairments. | 10-29-2015 |
Jon D. Grandy, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20130300289 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLIES, PLASMA GENERATING APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR GENERATING PLASMA - Electrode assemblies for plasma reactors include a structure or device for constraining an arc endpoint to a selected area or region on an electrode. In some embodiments, the structure or device may comprise one or more insulating members covering a portion of an electrode. In additional embodiments, the structure or device may provide a magnetic field configured to control a location of an arc endpoint on the electrode. Plasma generating modules, apparatus, and systems include such electrode assemblies. Methods for generating a plasma include covering at least a portion of a surface of an electrode with an electrically insulating member to constrain a location of an arc endpoint on the electrode. Additional methods for generating a plasma include generating a magnetic field to constrain a location of an arc endpoint on an electrode. | 11-14-2013 |
Jon Drue Grandy, Idaho Falls, ID US
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20090188898 | Electrode Assemblies, Plasma Apparatuses and Systems Including Electrode Assemblies, and Methods for Generating Plasma - Electrode assemblies for plasma reactors include a structure or device for constraining an arc endpoint to a selected area or region on an electrode. In some embodiments, the structure or device may comprise one or more insulating members covering a portion of an electrode. In additional embodiments, the structure or device may provide a magnetic field configured to control a location of an arc endpoint on the electrode. Plasma generating modules, apparatus, and systems include such electrode assemblies. Methods for generating a plasma include covering at least a portion of a surface of an electrode with an electrically insulating member to constrain a location of an arc endpoint on the electrode. Additional methods for generating a plasma include generating a magnetic field to constrain a location of an arc endpoint on an electrode. | 07-30-2009 |
Kris Grandy, San Carlos, CA US
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20160103665 | Real-Time Reporting Based on Instrumentation of Software - A data analysis system processes data generated by instrumented software. The data analysis system receives data streams generated by instances of instrumented software executing on systems. The data analysis system also receives metadata describing data streams. The data analysis system receives an expression based on the metadata. The data analysis system receives data of data streams for each time interval and computes the result of the expression based on the received data values. The data analysis system repeats these steps for each time interval. The data analysis system may quantize data values of data streams for each time interval by generating an aggregate value for the time interval based on data received for each data stream for that time interval. The data analysis system evaluates the expression using the quantized data for the time interval. | 04-14-2016 |
20160103757 | Quantization of Data Streams of Instrumented Software - A data analysis system processes data generated by instrumented software. The data analysis system receives data streams generated by instances of instrumented software executing on systems. The data analysis system also receives metadata describing data streams. The data analysis system receives an expression based on the metadata. The data analysis system receives data of data streams for each time interval and computes the result of the expression based on the received data values. The data analysis system repeats these steps for each time interval. The data analysis system may quantize data values of data streams for each time interval by generating an aggregate value for the time interval based on data received for each data stream for that time interval. The data analysis system evaluates the expression using the quantized data for the time interval. | 04-14-2016 |
Leslie L. Grandy, Woodinville, WA US
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20100169464 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INTEGRATED MEDIA - Methods and system deliver media to users of media presentation systems. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a media server communicates with a media presentation system, such as a media player for streaming video and audio, to present subscription and non-subscription media to the user of the media presentation system. Subscription media may include multi-tiered media packages and individual media offerings as selected by the user. The media may be presented in various formats, including video, a graphical display, an audio presentation, a graphical and audio presentation, URL links, and interactive windows. Information about the user, the user's subscription status, the user's media presentation system and information about the media providers and the media offered by the media providers are maintained by the media server. The media server updates the foregoing information in accordance with the interaction between the media server, the users of media presentation systems, and the media providers. | 07-01-2010 |
20150237399 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INTEGRATED MEDIA - Methods and system deliver media to users of media presentation systems. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a media server communicates with a media presentation system, such as a media player for streaming video and audio, to present subscription and non-subscription media to the user of the media presentation system. Subscription media may include multi-tiered media packages and individual media offerings as selected by the user. The media may be presented in various formats, including video, a graphical display, an audio presentation, a graphical and audio presentation, URL links, and interactive windows. Information about the user, the user's subscription status, the user's media presentation system and information about the media providers and the media offered by the media providers are maintained by the media server. The media server updates the foregoing information in accordance with the interaction between the media server, the users of media presentation systems, and the media providers. | 08-20-2015 |
Mark Emerson Grandy, Livonia, MI US
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20150232029 | SWITCHING MODE POWER SUPPLY WITH SPREAD SPECTRUM OSCILLATOR - Apparatus for use in a system, including a microcontroller for controlling the system, where the microcontroller includes at least one internal module capable of generating a periodic pulse signal. The microcontroller is programmed and operated so that the internal module generates a periodic pulse signal that is a pseudo-random spread spectrum oscillator signal. A switching mode power supply is responsive to the pseudo-random spread spectrum oscillator signal. The switching mode power supply comprises a solid state switch and a modulator for driving the solid state switch with a drive signal related to the periodic pulse signal generated by the internal module of the microcontroller. | 08-20-2015 |
20150236585 | RF NOISE REDUCTION IN SWITCHING MODE POWER SUPPLIES - A switching mode power supply generating reduced high frequency noise. The power supply includes a solid state switch, a modulator for driving the solid state switch with a periodic pulse drive signal, an output filter at the output of the solid state switch, where the output filter includes an inductor and a catch diode. A damping element is included for damping current spikes through the catch diode when said solid state switch turns on and thus reduce noise pulses that would otherwise be introduced by the current spikes. | 08-20-2015 |
Michael Grandy, Senden DE
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20080316505 | Determining the Position of a Semiconductor Substrate on a Rotation Device - A device for determining the position of a semiconductor substrate on a rotation device having a rotational axis, including a direction of rotation detecting unit for determining the rotational state of the rotation device, and also including at least one light source and at least one receiver which is photo-sensitive to the light from the light source, wherein at least one light beam emitted by the light source is directed toward the edge of the semiconductor substrate and passes said edge to at least a partial extent. The light of the light beam which has passed to at least a partial extent is then detected at least partially by the receiver The light source, the receiver and the rotation device form an eccentricity measuring arrangement for a semiconductor substrate disposed on the rotation device, whereby the position of the semiconductor substrate on the rotation device is detected by a method in which at least one light beam passes the edge of the semiconductor substrate to at least a partial extent and then the light of the light beam which has passed to at least a partial extent is detected at least partially by a receiver. | 12-25-2008 |
Michael A. Grandy, Warrington, PA US
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20160033220 | Reversible-Loading magazine for firearms - A reversible-loading magazine device is disclosed for supplying stored cartridges to a repeating firearm upon inserted engagement therewith in opposite directions. The magazine device comprises a first and second outer casing adapted for joint engagement, each outer casing being formed having a respective compartment to hold stored cartridges therein and a restricted slotted opening at an outer distal end of each casing to permit a forced passage of the cartridges to and from the respective compartments. Inner proximal ends of each casing are fully open and further adapted to engage together about their interface so that the casings are joined together with the respective compartments therein. A spring-loaded follower assembly disposed longitudinally within the joined outer casings and fitted for movement between the respective compartments serves to urge the stored cartridges outbound through each respective compartment in opposite directions so that upon emptying one compartment, the magazine device may be removed and reloaded in the reverse direction to feed the stored cartridges to the firearm from the remaining compartment. | 02-04-2016 |
Michael Allen Grandy US
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20090236180 | Manhole construction safety and work platform device - The invention is a manhole construction safety and work platform device having a scaffold catwalk for working on a manhole, providing the safety and work platform with adjustable braces engaging the side of a conical manhole casing. The inner perimeter of the device circumferentially defines a central access opening in order to slidably accept, receive, and fit around the conical section of the manhole casing, as typically used in the utility construction industry. The scaffold catwalk has a safety barrier means on the working surface to provide a safe working environment along the outer perimeter. As is common in the industry, the conical section of the manhole casing may be an asymmetrical conical section. One objective of the present invention is to provide a scaffolding platform supported with at least three adjustable brace members to securely support the said platform against the sidewall of any shape of manhole casing. | 09-24-2009 |
Richard M. Grandy, Woodway, TX US
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20080250707 | Method of covering landscaped region with three dimensional fabric having projections - A landscape fabric for covering a landscaping region may be comprised of a three dimensional moisture permeable fabric that has projections extending upward and downward from the fabric. The fabric may prevent the growth of undesirable vegetation, may trap moisture, and may prevent erosion. The fabric can be made of woven materials, non-woven materials, knit materials or the like. The projections in the fabric may be compressible allowing them to return to their shape after being substantially compressed, providing for convenient rolling or folding of the fabric, and easy cutting and manipulation of the fabric. | 10-16-2008 |
Shelley Marie Grandy, Fairfax, VA US
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20150344335 | Treating Liquids With Electromagnetic Fields - Dual-field electric and magnetic probes create and apply electromagnetic fields to liquids, such as water, to treat unwanted material in the liquid. | 12-03-2015 |
20160107905 | Devices, Systems And Methods For Conserving Resources By Treating Liquids With Electromagnetic Fields - Resources, such as water, energy, power, amount of de-scaling chemicals, device lifetimes, data analytics and system depreciation may be conserved through the use of dual-field electric and magnetic probes that create and apply electromagnetic fields to liquids, such as water. | 04-21-2016 |